Delegation learns about Japan’s railway system operations, maintenance, passenger safety and technological innovations
Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh—
A high-level delegation, led by CM Nayab Singh Saini, is on an official visit to Japan with the objective of attracting foreign investment and promoting global industrial activities in Haryana. On the second day of the visit today, the Chief Minister and the delegation travelled from Tokyo to Osaka on board the renowned Shinkansen – Osaka Bullet Train. This train is known for its state-of-the-art infrastructure, safety standards, and operational excellence and is considered an outstanding example of a modern transportation system.
The delegation includes Haryana’s Minister of Industries and Commerce Rao Narbir Singh, Chief Principal Secretary to the CM Rajesh Khullar, Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Arun Kumar Gupta, Commissioner and Secretary of the Department of Foreign Cooperation Amneet P. Kumar, Commissioner and Secretary of the Department of Industries and Commerce Dr. Amit Kumar Agrawal, Managing Director of HSIIDC Dr. Yash Garg, and other senior officials.
During the journey, the CM said that under the visionary leadership of PM Narendra Modi, India is also moving forward toward a rapid transportation revolution. He informed that under the Central Government’s “Viksit Bharat” initiative, a high-speed train corridor is being developed between Mumbai and Ahmedabad, which will be India’s first bullet train project.
The Chief Minister said travelling today on Japan’s Shinkansen Bullet Train was an inspiring experience. He added that soon, citizens in India will also enjoy such fast, safe, and comfortable travel. This, he said, is a major step toward realising the vision of a “Viksit Bharat.”
During this journey, the delegation also studied Japan’s railway system operations, maintenance, passenger safety and technological innovations. The Chief Minister said that Haryana, along with the rest of India, will draw inspiration from Japan’s experience and technical expertise to improve its transportation systems.