India's high-speed rail project has been under construction for 11 years without completion, and Takayama Sanae promises to lend a helping hand once again.
After decades of negotiations between India and Japan, is hope finally in sight for the high-speed rail line?
During her recent visit to India, Takayama Sanae mentioned the Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail project, which Japan is involved in building, stating that Japan will provide "necessary assistance" to India.
The Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail project was first proposed in 2015 during Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s visit to India, when he reached an agreement with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It was touted as Japan’s support for India’s first high-speed rail line.
However, having a plan is one thing; actual construction is quite another. Originally scheduled for completion by 2023, the project has faced numerous issues since its launch—escalating costs, repeated delays, and constant requests from Indian authorities to revise plans and introduce new ideas, ultimately leading to multiple postponements.
Currently, the latest statement from Indian officials suggests that the Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail may achieve "partial operation" by 2027—but whether this target can actually be met remains uncertain.
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