 Japan Gifts Shinkansen Trains to India for Bullet Train Testing

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Japan announced it would gift India two Shinkansen train sets—E5 and E3 series—for testing the Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor

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The Shinkansen, known as the "bullet train," is Japan's high-speed rail system, renowned for its speed, safety, and punctuality

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India's first bullet train project aims to connect Mumbai and Ahmedabad, covering 508 km at speeds up to 320 km/h

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The gifted trains will be used for testing and inspection, ensuring the corridor's readiness before commercial operations begin

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The two Shinkansen sets are scheduled for delivery to India in 2026, aligning with the project's testing phase

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India plans to incorporate indigenous bio-toilets and provide instructions in Hindi and English, tailoring the trains to local needs

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SlIndia intends to procure 24 Shinkansen train sets, with six to be assembled domestically, fostering local manufacturing capabilities

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This gesture underscores the strong India-Japan partnership and shared commitment to advancing high-speed rail technology

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