India’s first bullet train, announced by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, will run every 15–20 minutes during peak hours, with a possible 10-minute frequency. Launching August 15, 2027, the Mumbai-Ahmedabad service begins on the Surat-Vapi stretch, cutting travel time to under 2 hours. Tunnel breakthroughs and viaduct progress show fast construction and job creation, with affordable fares.