India-Japan bullet train project mired in delays, cost overruns, diplomatic friction

India's flagship Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail project, backed by Japanese technology and financing, faces significant delays and cost overruns, straining bilateral ties. The project's slow land acquisition and execution issues have frustrated Japanese officials, who see it as a showcase for their Shinkansen export model. The dispute highlights risks to Japan's infrastructure export strategy and India's large-scale project management capacity.