Defending the Centre's decision to launch India's first bullet train project between Ahmedabad and Mumbai, Union Minister of Railways and Coal Piyush Goyal has said that this project is a part of the country's developmental plans. He added that the country is a rapidly developing economy with numerous developmental needs. He also pointed that a major component of India's developmental plan is the up-gradation of current rail networks along with the development of new high speed rail corridors popularly known as bullet trains.
The minister has stated that the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail project is a visionary project by the NDA government which will herald a new era of safety, speed and service for the people, and help the Indian Railways become an international leader in scale, speed and skill. He said although introduction of a technology is often met with resistance but it eventually goes on to usher in change. He also explained that new technology has not always been adopted easily, and has at most times seen resistance, but, history shows that new technology and advancements are highly beneficial for the country.
Citing the example of the start of the Rajdhani Trains in 1968 which was opposed by many including the chairman of the railway board, Goyal said that such things keep India backward, but today, they are the trains that everyone wishes to travel in. Similarly, he feels that the bullet train project will also help railways revolutionise every passenger's journey. He also hopes that people will get employment opportunities with this project and it will bring important changes in the country.
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