India's Japan-backed bullet train project gathers speed

As Modi and Kishida tighten ties, construction now in 'full swing' after delays

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The Surat Station project for India's first bullet train: Officials say construction continues 24/7 with 650 workers putting in three shifts. (Photo by Nandan Dave)

KIRAN SHARMA and RYOSUKE HANADA, Nikkei staff writers

NEW DELHI/SURAT, India -- The Indian city of Surat is known for its diamond industry, where gems are cut and polished on their way to the international jewelry market. If all goes according to plan, Surat will also soon be known as a midway point on India's first bullet train line.

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