- The MoU was signed to get support for track works in the 237-km stretch between Vadodara and Vapi in Gujarat for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR), which is the bullet train project of India.
- Under this MoU, JRTC will design the HSR track components like RC track bed, track slab arrangement and continuous welded rail (CWR) forces for the project.
- The MoU will also enhance the cooperation between India and Japan.
- This partnership will allow the transfer of Japan’s high-speed rail system technology to India.
- The total outlay for MAHSR, i.e. India’s first bullet train project is Rs 1.08 lakh crore. And NHSRCL is an implementing organisation for the same.
- Static Part:
- HQ of NSSRCL: New Delhi
- Capital of Japan: Tokyo
- Currency of Japan: Japanese Yen
- Prime Minister of Japan: Suga Yoshihide
Question:
Q.1 With which country’s organisation has India’s National High-Speed Rail Corporation signed MoU to get support for track works of MAHSR bullet train project of India?
a. Japan
b. Italy
c. France
d. UAE
a. Japan
b. Italy
c. France
d. UAE
