PM Modi takes bullet train ride with Japanese counterpart, meets Indian train drivers training in Japan

By Admin

30 Aug, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ongoing visit to Japan reached a special milestone on Saturday as he experienced Japan’s world-renowned bullet train system alongside Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. The two leaders traveled together to Sendai city, highlighting the growing India-Japan partnership in advanced infrastructure and technology.

A Journey on Japan’s Bullet Train

On the second day of his visit, PM Modi boarded the high-speed bullet train with Prime Minister Ishiba. The Japanese Prime Minister later shared pictures from the ride on his official X (formerly Twitter) account, writing, “With Prime Minister Modi to Sendai. Continuing from last night, I will be with you in the car.” The gesture underscored the warmth and camaraderie between the two leaders as they discussed cooperation and innovation during their journey.

Meeting Indian Train Drivers in Japan

One of the most memorable moments of the trip came when PM Modi met a group of Indian train drivers currently undergoing specialized training with East Japan Railway Company (JR East). The drivers lined up to greet the Prime Minister, who interacted with them and posed for photographs. This meeting reflected India’s commitment to adopting world-class railway practices as it prepares for its own bullet train projects back home.

Strengthening India-Japan Regional Cooperation

Earlier on Saturday, PM Modi also met with governors from sixteen prefectures of Japan in Tokyo. During the discussions, he emphasized the importance of state-prefecture cooperation, describing it as a “vital pillar of India-Japan friendship.” The initiative was launched during the 15th India-Japan Annual Summit to boost collaboration at the grassroots level.

Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal noted that Modi urged governors to explore opportunities for joint work under the State-Prefecture Partnership Initiative. The Prime Minister highlighted vast potential in areas such as trade, innovation, entrepreneurship, and futuristic sectors including startups, technology, and artificial intelligence.

A Future-Ready Partnership

Sharing images from the meeting, PM Modi remarked, “There is immense scope to cooperate in areas like trade, innovation, entrepreneurship and more. Futuristic sectors like Startups, tech and AI too can be beneficial.” The discussions reinforced the shared vision of both nations to build a stronger, future-ready partnership that benefits not only India and Japan but also the global economy.

Conclusion

PM Modi’s bullet train ride with Prime Minister Ishiba was more than a symbolic journey—it represented the speed and direction of the India-Japan relationship. From engaging with Indian train drivers training in Japan to encouraging deeper collaboration between Indian states and Japanese prefectures, the visit highlighted a shared commitment to progress, innovation, and people-to-people ties.