Bullet train network

Grand Canyon team :- 

 Reported by Azra, Aqsa, Karishma, Seema, Nidhi and Gautam.

Delhi, UP

Jan 21, 2022


Topic :-

Is the bullet train network a beneficial proposition for India?

Gautam

Introduction :- 


"Bullet train is the highest ambition dream of India."


India's first bullet train will run in the Mumbai and Ahmedabad high speed train with 320kmph.


Once India gains the technology from Japan, India can also become an exporter of technology as well as stock. 

 

Bullet trains could prove to be an important means  of transportation for long duration journeys specially for the middle class of the country. 

India's first Bullet Train will be up and running by 2026, according to the union minister of Railway, Electronics. 

Karishma

Bullet train 

Does India really need it? 

Yes! 

Bullet trains will add speed to India's growth. 

  • Economy boost( Finance and technology. 

  • Develop infrastructure

  • Develop productivity

  • The stress on the railways would be reduced. 

  • Employment :- The bullet train project is expected to create 4,000 direct job opportunities and 20,000 indirect jobs. 

20,000 construction workers will also be employed during the set up of Ahmedabad - Mumbai bullet train. 


Mumbai - Ahmedabad high speed train project. 

  • Japan provides technical and financial support.

  • Station - 12

  • Estimate cost-Rupees 1,10,000

  • Total track length - 508kms

  • Maximum design speed:- 350kmph

  • Journey time- 2.07hrs( limited stops) 

2.58hrs (Stopping at all stations) 

  • Planned completion :- December 2026

Azra and Nidhi

Bullet train network is a beneficial proposition of India.

  • Less smog in the city

  • Increase walk ability

  • More efficient use of time

  • Reduce dependence on foreign oil

  • Economic boost

  • Reverse sprawl

  • Reduce congestion /migration

  • Safar than driving

According to the International Association of Railways (UIC), high-speed rail is eight times more energy efficient than airplanes and four times more efficient than automobile use. It will also decrease greenhouse gas emissions and improve air quality.17-Mar-2021


Seema

What are the cons of the project :- 

Cost of construction :- The Mumbai - Ahmedabad high speed rail cost around One lakh Crore Indian rupee.

Time consuming project :- This project will take many years.

High fares :- People will have to pay high fares while traveling.

Land acquisition :- It can be triggered. Because union or state govt in India to acquire private land for the purpose of bullet train project.


Aqsa

Conclusion:-

These trains would utilizes high grade technology to provide comfortable journey of long hours within just a few hours.

India will become the third largest economy in the next 25 years.


Sources :-  indian express, Insight IAS, Encyclopedia, The economic time, Mint. 


Thank you




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