350 KMPH Speed! India's Indigenous B35 Bullet Train to Roll Out by 2030
India is gearing up for a massive leap in high-speed rail technology with the announcement of the B35, a homegrown bullet train capable of reaching a design speed of 350 kmph. This ambitious project marks a significant milestone in the nation's journey toward self-reliance in advanced railway engineering.
The Road to 350 KMPH: From B28 to B35
Before the B35 makes its grand appearance, India is focusing on the development of its first indigenous high-speed train, the B28. This precursor is designed for a speed of 280 kmph, with an operational maximum of 249 kmph. The roadmap for these high-speed marvels is as follows:
- B28 Prototypes: Two units are expected to undergo trials in the first quarter of 2027.
- Initial Operations: A segment of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) corridor is slated to begin operations in 2027 using the B28 fleet.
- B35 Deployment: The ultra-fast B35 is targeted for completion and deployment by 2030.
Manufacturing Powerhouse: BEML and the MAHSR Project
The massive scale of these projects is backed by substantial