India is developing its own bullet train, inspired by Japan's Shinkansen E5 train, with a potential top speed of 320 km/h but a commercial operating speed of 250 km/h. This train will be manufactured entirely in India and is expected to start production by the end of 2024. The first trial...
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run will take place on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad track, and the train is projected to become operational around 2027. While the Howrah-Amritsar Mail is considered the slowest train in India, the Vande Bharat Express holds the title of fastest currently with a maximum speed of 130 km/h for commercial services. The new bullet train will be a significant addition to the Indian Railways network, which is already the largest in Asia and second largest globally, with over 115,000 kilometers of track.