India, Oct. 31 -- Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on Saturday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the north corridor of the bullet train project, which is expected to transform the lives of many people. Vaishnaw emphasised that the construction work for the bullet train, from pillar to girder, will be done in India. "The construction is progressing rapidly. It will be fully 'Make in India', built by the youth and welders of India," he said.

Speaking before flagging off the new Vande Bharat Sleeper Express, Vaishnaw said, "The prime minister has approved the north corridor of the bullet train, which will change the lives of many."

The vision for the bullet train shared by the prime minister will greatly benefit the...