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India.com
7 days ago
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- India.com
Bullet Train Big Update: Route Map with 12 stations released, check names here, trial begins, project to be completed by...
Bullet Train Speed: The Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train, India's first high-speed rail project, is continuously progressing towards completion. This 508-kilometer-long corridor will pass through Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Dadra and Nagar Haveli, with a total of 12 stations being constructed along the route. It is important to note that the trials for the train have already begun in Japan, and it is expected to be operational in India by 2026. In this article, we will discuss this mega project and the cities it will pass. Which 12 Stations Will the Bullet Train Pass Through? Mumbai (Bandra Kurla Complex): This will be the starting station of the corridor Thane: The station in Thane is proposed near Dombivli East Virar: This will be the third station in Maharashtra, located in the Palghar district. Boisar: Boisar station will connect nearby industrial areas. Vapi: The first station in Gujarat, Vapi is an important commercial hub. Bilimora: Located in Navsari district, this station will promote regional tourism. Surat: A major commercial city in Gujarat, Surat will be one of the key stops for the bullet train. Bharuch: Situated on the banks of the Narmada River, this station will support industrial development. Vadodara: Known as Gujarat's cultural and educational hub, construction at this station is progressing rapidly. Anand/Nadiad: Located in Kheda district, this station will serve the agricultural and dairy industries. Ahmedabad: Often referred to as the economic capital of Gujarat, the bullet train station will be near Kalupur. Sabarmati: The final station of the corridor, it will be integrated with the Ahmedabad Metro. Mumbai-Ahmedabad: All You Need to Know The Mumbai–Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) corridor spans approximately 508 km The corridor will cross major hubs including Mumbai (BKC), Thane, Virar, and Boisar in Maharashtra In Gujarat the corridor will cross Vapi, Bilimora, Surat, Bharuch, Vadodara, Anand, Ahmedabad, Sabarmati The corridor is divided into two sections, with the Gujarat segment covering 348 km and the Maharashtra segment spanning around 156 km Underground sections: 21 km Sea tunnel: 7 km Mountain tunnels: 5 km Union Minister Harsh Sanghavi Shares Update Union Minister Harsh Sanghavi recently shared a post that reads, 'India's first bullet train station in Surat is almost ready. Trial runs will begin next year, and full service is expected by 2029. Also, 300 km of viaduct work near Surat is now complete with the launch of a 40-metre full-span box girder.'
Indian Express
22-05-2025
- Indian Express
Ahmedabad Metro services disrupted temporarily due to theft of copper cables
The train services of Ahmedabad Metro on the East-West corridor between Apparel Park and Old High Court were affected, following a theft of copper cables on Thursday morning, according to a statement. The services on the affected section were restored in the afternoon after the cables were replaced. An FIR in connection with the theft of around 500-metre-long copper cable was registered with Shahpur police station under the provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The estimated worth of the stolen cable is Rs 9 lakh, said sources. The East-West corridor of Ahmedabad Metro runs between Vastral and Thaltej Gam. Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation Limited (GMRCL), the company that operates the services, in a statement said, 'In the East-West corridor of Ahmedabad Metro, the train services were affected in the morning between Apparel Park to Old High Court due to theft of cables last night between Shahpur to Old High Court Section. However, the train services were available between Vastral Gam to Apparel Park and between Old High Court to Thaltej Gam stations.' 'The GMRCL staff with the help of Ahmedabad Police and other contracting agencies has worked on war footing and restored the affected section by replacing the cables at 13:26 hrs and regular train services were restored at 13:37 hrs on East-West corridor as per regular train operation schedules,' said the statement. The GMRCL also stated that the train services in the North-South corridor remained unaffected. The North-South corridor runs between APMC Market and Motera Stadium. The FIR has been registered with police by an employee of the GMRCL. According to the FIR, the theft was committed by an unidentified person between 5.30 am and 6.15 am Thursday by scaling the steel bridge between Shahpur and Old High Court stations. It added that the unidentified person had cut the cables, used to supply power to the trains, with a sharp edged tool. A senior police official said that investigations are ongoing in the case and they suspect the culprit to be a person with technical knowledge.
