Overhead wires for bullet train project between Surat and Bilimora to be energised from November 20

The National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) has made an important announcement regarding the Surat-Bilimora elevated section of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail project. According to a report by DeshGujarat, the overhead electrical wires on this section will be energised on or after November 20, 2026. As high-voltage electricity is set to flow through these wires, the corporation has advised the general public to remain cautious.

In the warning issued by NHSRCL, it has been clearly stated that all overhead wires in this section should be considered live after November 20. Regardless of whether the power supply is active or not, people should stay away from these installations. Unauthorized persons are strictly prohibited from approaching these wires or performing any kind of work there. The primary objective of this safety advisory is to prevent electricity-related accidents on the high-speed rail corridor.

This development is significant as Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw had previously announced that bullet train services on this route would commence in 2027. The possibility of services starting next year will prove to be a major milestone in the implementation of India's first high-speed rail project.