A Japanese railway expert has raised alarms about deviations from the original Shinkansen model in India's bullet train project, citing safety risks and procurement irregularities.
The project has strayed from its original Shinkansen blueprint according to an opinion piece by Tsujimura
Jul 17, 2026
12:43 pm
What's the storyIsao Tsujimura, a senior Japanese railway engineer and metro vehicle consultant based in Delhi, has raised concerns over India's first bullet train project.
In an opinion piece for Yahoo News Japan, Tsujimura said the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) project has strayed from its original Shinkansen blueprint.
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