India's move to opt for Japanese bullet trains on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad route had raised concerns in China which is competing with Japan to build high-speed rail networks in India.
The Bullet Train project between Mumbai and Ahmedabad has achieved significant progress with the completion of 386 km of pier foundation and 272 km of viaduct. Track laying is expected to begin soon as all other infrastructure work is ready.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's dream project -- the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train has been shown the green light with the formation of the company tasked with taking the project forward
From highways connecting once-remote regions to aviation networks carrying millions, India's infrastructure story is one of transformation.
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Authorities alerted people to avoid staying outdoors and L-G ordered to halt all civil construction activities across the city till Sunday.
'Modi is likely to make more announcements to win or retain popularity, and put himself at the centre of things even more than now,' says T N Ninan.