We have to always think ahead about the future and plan for it (‘Left, Right, Centre’ – “Does India need a bullet train?” October 6). Rapid urbanisation and an increasing middle class population will need the rapid mass movement of people.
After a decade or so, aviation fuel prices are bound to be very high which would make flying unaffordable. Hence a bullet train would be required. It would also give a boost to infrastructure development, technological achievements and create huge employment opportunities. It could be a milestone in our transition from a developing to a developed country.
Badal Jain,
Bhopal