India’s first bullet train won’t be “luxury only.” That’s the message from Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, who said Mumbai–Ahmedabad high-speed rail fares will be competitive with existing train and air travel. The aim, he said, is to make the service accessible — not exclusive. The Mumbai–Ahmedabad bullet train project, India’s flagship high-speed rail corridor, has faced questions around cost and affordability since its launch. Now, the government says pricing will be st