BEML Limited has been awarded a ₹5,400 crore contract by the National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) for the supply, maintenance, and allied works of rolling stock on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail Corridor.
The contract reinforces BEML’s role in the ongoing development of India’s high-speed rail infrastructure and expands its order backlog to over ₹16,000 crore.
Indigenous High-Speed Rolling Stock Development
BEML, in partnership with the Integral Coach Factory (ICF), has developed the indigenous B28 rolling stock capable of speeds up to 280 kmph, with an operational speed exceeding 250 kmph.
Trial runs of the B28 trains are scheduled to begin between May
and June 2027, supporting the phased commissioning of the bullet train service.
Project Route and Schedule Details
The Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor spans 508 kilometres, encompassing 12 planned stations including Mumbai, Thane, Virar, Boisar, Vapi, Bilimora, Surat, Bharuch, Vadodara, Anand, Sabarmati, and Ahmedabad, covering Maharashtra, Gujarat, and the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli.
The project benefits from technical and financial assistance provided by the Government of Japan. The first operational segment is planned as a 100-kilometre run between Surat and Vapi, expected to commence in August 2027.
Project Costs and Prior Contracts
As of August 2026, the total project cost for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train has escalated to an estimated
₹2.1 lakh crore.
BEML’s current order backlog exceeds ₹16,000 crore. Earlier, in early September 2026, BEML received a ₹180.60 crore contract from ICF for the supply of Vande Bharat sleeper trainsets.
Strategic Shift to Domestic Manufacturing
The Ministry of Railways initiated a shift from costly imports of Japanese Shinkansen technology to domestic manufacturing under the Make in India initiative, promoting local suppliers such as BEML.
This domestic focus addresses rising project costs and customized import specifications, enabling BEML’s partnership with ICF to secure large-scale contracts for both rolling stock supply and maintenance for the bullet train corridor.
