{"id":394,"date":"2022-06-01T17:10:11","date_gmt":"2022-06-01T17:10:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/?p=394"},"modified":"2022-06-01T17:10:11","modified_gmt":"2022-06-01T17:10:11","slug":"need-to-know-important-points-about-much-awaited-mumbai-ahmedabad-high-speed-rail-corridor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/need-to-know-important-points-about-much-awaited-mumbai-ahmedabad-high-speed-rail-corridor","title":{"rendered":"Need To Know Important Points About Much Awaited Mumbai &#8211; Ahmedabad High Speed Rail Corridor"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Ahmedabad-Mumbai High Speed Rail Corridor has been a long awaited project, and it is finally set to commence operations from July this year. The corridor will cover a distance of approximately 650km, connecting Ahmedabad (the capital of Gujarat) with Mumbai (the commercial capital of India). While the corridor has generated much excitement in the country, there are still a few things you need to know about it before you decide to make the trip.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/need-to-know-important-points-about-much-awaited-mumbai-ahmedabad-high-speed-rail-corridor\/#Key_Points\" title=\"Key Points:\">Key Points:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/need-to-know-important-points-about-much-awaited-mumbai-ahmedabad-high-speed-rail-corridor\/#Farmer_Concerns\" title=\"Farmer Concerns :\">Farmer Concerns :<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/need-to-know-important-points-about-much-awaited-mumbai-ahmedabad-high-speed-rail-corridor\/#When_does_the_corridor_open\" title=\"When does the corridor open?\">When does the corridor open?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/need-to-know-important-points-about-much-awaited-mumbai-ahmedabad-high-speed-rail-corridor\/#How_much_will_it_cost\" title=\"How much will it cost?\">How much will it cost?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/need-to-know-important-points-about-much-awaited-mumbai-ahmedabad-high-speed-rail-corridor\/#Who_is_constructing_the_corridor\" title=\"Who is constructing the corridor?\">Who is constructing the corridor?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/need-to-know-important-points-about-much-awaited-mumbai-ahmedabad-high-speed-rail-corridor\/#Are_there_any_negative_effects_on_farmers\" title=\"Are there any negative effects on farmers?\">Are there any negative effects on farmers?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Points\"><\/span><strong>Key Points:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Designated Railhead : Ahmedabad<br \/>\nTrack Length : 650 Km<br \/>\nEstimated Cost: Rs. 1.10 lakh crores<br \/>\nIndia&#8217;s First High Speed Rail Corridor from Mumbai to Ahmedabad supposed to be commenced in April, 2022. However it has been delayed to due to land aquiring process in Maharashtra. So, now date has been extended from Dec 2023 to 2028. This is a major development as it would make travelling between the two cities really quick and comfortable.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some important points you need to know about this high speed rail corridor:-<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>The high speed rail corridor will cover a distance of 650 km, connecting Mumbai with Ahmedabad.<br \/>\n2. It is expected to cost Rs 1.10 lakh crore to construct.<br \/>\n3. The first phase of the corridor will commence in April, 2022 and will cover a distance of 400 mi.<br \/>\n4. The second phase of the corridor will commence in December, 2024 and will cover a distance of another 616 km.<br \/>\n5. The entire project is expected to be completed by December, 2029.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Farmer_Concerns\"><\/span><strong>Farmer Concerns :<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor (MAHSRC) is an important project that will connect the two largest cities in India. The corridor will have a total length of around 1,400 km and will have a speed of 350 km\/h. The corridor was expected to be completed by 2023.<\/p>\n<p>The MAHSRC has been proposed to reduce travel time between the two cities from around seven hours to just three hours. The corridor will also help improve connectivity between the North-Central and South-Central regions of India. The corridor is also expected to create thousands of jobs during the construction phase and after completion.<\/p>\n<p>The MAHSRC has been met with some criticism, especially from farmers in Gujarat who are worried about the impact of the high-speed rail on their livelihoods. However, the government has assured the farmers that it will take all possible measures to protect their interests.<\/p>\n<p>One of the most awaited infrastructure projects in India is the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail Corridor. The corridor will connect Mumbai with Ahmedabad in just over three hours, cutting down travel time by almost half. This is huge news for commuters, as it will make commuting between these two major cities much easier. Here are some important points you need to know about this high speed rail project:<\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_does_the_corridor_open\"><\/span><strong>When does the corridor open?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>The corridor is scheduled to open in November 2022. However, there have been delays due to various issues, so it&#8217;s still unclear when exactly it will be open.<\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_will_it_cost\"><\/span><strong>How much will it cost?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>The total cost of the corridor is estimated to be around $16 billion. However, this may change as costs continue to increase. In addition, there are also expected to be spending commitments from other states along the corridor, so the final amount will likely be higher.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_is_constructing_the_corridor\"><\/span><strong>Who is constructing the corridor?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Maharashtra government is responsible for constructing the corridor, while the Indian Railways are responsible for operating and managing it.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_any_negative_effects_on_farmers\"><\/span>Are there any negative effects on farmers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The main concern of farmers is the impact of the high-speed rail on their livelihoods. The government has promised to take all possible measures to protect their interests, but there is still some uncertainty about how this will play out in practice.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail Corridor is an important project that will improve connectivity between the two largest cities in India. The corridor has faced some delays, but it is still scheduled to open in November 2022.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re travelling between Mumbai and Ahmedabad, be sure to check out our delicious food tips for the area. To order the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/\"><strong>food in train<\/strong><\/a>,\u00a0 you must have IRCTC E-catering food service -Zoop App in your smartphone.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Ahmedabad-Mumbai High Speed Rail Corridor has been a long awaited project, and it is finally set to commence operations from July this year. 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