India Advances $15B High-Speed Rail Project Connecting Mumbai-Pune

India’s flagship Mumbai-Pune high-speed rail project reached a critical milestone on February 19, 2026, as the government announced the completion of 60% of civil construction work. The $15 billion project aims to cut travel time between the two cities from 3 hours to just 45 minutes, boosting economic integration in Maharashtra. According to the Ministry of Railways, over 120 km of track and 10 stations are under development, with full completion expected by late 2027. This project is part of India’s broader infrastructure push to modernize transport and enhance connectivity, supporting the government’s vision of a $5 trillion economy by 2030, Reuters reported.