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India.com
6 days ago
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Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train BIG Update, 160 Km of track bed completed in Gujarat, operations likely to begin by…, top speed to be…
New Delhi: The Indian Railways has made a significant progress on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project with the start of track slab installation and Cement Asphalt Mortar (CAM) filling on viaducts at multiple locations in Gujarat. As per the NHSRCL, the implementing agency for the high-speed rail corridor, around 160 km of track bed construction has been completed in the state. It is important to note that over 39,500 precast track slabs have been cast—covering nearly 197 track km in total. A key milestone in the track installation phase has been the Flash Butt Welding (FBW) of 25-metre-long, 60 kg rails into 200-metre panels at various Track Construction Bases (TCBs). Currently, there are four Flash Butt Welding Machines which are operational, and more than 1,543 such panels—translating to over 154 track km—have been welded so far. NHSRCL has said that the track installation process is mechanised with cutting edge machinery designed and manufactured in India Notably, the entire track laying process is being carried out using high-end, indigenous machinery under the 'Make in India' initiative. Here are some of the key details: Rail Feeder Cars (RFC) carry 200-metre rail panels and lay temporary tracks on the reinforced concrete (RC) beds. The RFCs were earlier operated in Surat and Anand. The RFC helped lay nearly 78 track km of temporary tracks. Track Slab Laying Cars (SLC) was Deployed in Bilimora and Vadodara. These machines have the capacity to transport and place up to five precast slabs at a time onto the viaduct. CAM Injection Cars, stationed in Bilimora and Vadodara, mix and inject CAM under the slabs to maintain the precise alignment and elevation of the tracks. India's first high-speed bullet train corridor connecting Mumbai and Ahmedabad is rapidly transforming from blueprint to reality, with trial runs scheduled on the Sabarmati–Vapi stretch by 2028 and full operations across the 508-km corridor expected by 2030. Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project: All You Need To Know The Mumbai–Ahmedabad corridor spans 348 kilometres in Gujarat and 156 kilometres in Maharashtra The officials have strategically placed stations in key growth centres including Mumbai, Thane, Boisar, Vapi, Surat, Vadodara and Ahmedabad. Among these, Surat is set to host India's first operational bullet train station, which is now nearing completion. Union Minister Harsh Sanghvi recently confirmed that the station is on track to begin trial runs next year, with full-scale operations expected by 2029. Designed with Japanese assistance, the bullet train system incorporates noise-reducing infrastructure—over three lakh sound barriers have already been installed. Thematic stations are being designed to integrate seamlessly with local road and rail systems, strengthening regional connectivity and providing future-ready transport nodes.
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Business Standard
03-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Work on Mumbai's origin station for bullet train progressing fast: Vaishnaw
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Saturday that the work to construct the bullet train's origin station at BKC in Mumbai is progressing rapidly. Vaishnaw visited the under-construction underground station at Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) and reviewed its on-ground progress. He was accompanied by officials from the National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL), which is executing the over 500 km-long Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project, along with representatives from Central Railway and Western Railway. He said the lowest B3 basement level and the strengthening of the station walls have been completed. "The work at the bullet train's origin station in BKC is progressing very fast. The station wall work has been started, and simultaneously, the tunnel work is progressing very fast," the Railway Minister told reporters. Beyond the tunnel portion (Shil Phata), all ongoing works are moving at a high speed in the Maharashtra section following the land acquisition, he added. He said a multi-storey structure is planned at the BKC station. "The operational areas will be located on levels B1 to B3. The B3 will serve as a train parking area, B2 will house operational functions, and B1 with the ground level will serve passengers. Work is underway to build this world-class station," he added. NHSRCL officials said that approximately 76 per cent of the excavation work at the BKC bullet train station has been completed. Following the inspection, the Minister proceeded to Pune, where he was scheduled to flag off two long-distance trains later in the evening. The total cost of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor project is estimated at Rs 1.08 lakh crore. As per the shareholding arrangement, the Government of India will contribute Rs 10,000 crore, while the states of Gujarat and Maharashtra will each contribute Rs 5,000 crore. The remaining funding will be provided through a loan from Japan at 0.1 per cent interest. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis had last week said that the ambitious bullet train project will become operational by 2028.
India.com
27-04-2025
- Business
- India.com
Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train BIG Update, project likely to be completed by..., top speed to be...
New Delhi: The Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project promises to give a major boost to India's transportation sector. The project is steadily progressing, bringing India's high-speed rail ambitions closer to reality. According to the reports, the project witnessed a significant milestones across Gujarat, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, and Maharashtra along the 508 km corridor. Out of the total length, 293 km of viaduct construction has been completed. Pier works now cover 375 km, while pier foundation work spans 394 km. Girder casting has reached 320 km, indicating strong momentum. Structural work is complete at six of eight planned stations in Gujarat, with track bed construction advancing along 143 km of the viaduct. More than 3 lakh noise barriers have been installed over a 150 km stretch to minimize operational noise. According to the reports, the river crossings have also seen rapid progress. Bridges across 14 rivers, including Par, Purna, Mindhola, and Ambika, are now completed. Additionally, seven steel bridges and five PSC (pre-stressed concrete) bridges have been built, boosting overall connectivity. Progress has been made on the tunnel work between Mumbai's Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) and Shilphata. Approximately 3.3 km of tunneling has been completed using the New Austrian Tunneling Method (NATM). Additionally, the Vikhroli and Sawli shafts have reached significant depths of 56 meters and 39 meters, respectively. In Maharashtra's Palghar district, seven mountain tunnels are currently under construction. Work on Mumbai's bullet train station is gaining pace. Excavation for the base slab is around 75% complete, with 25,000 cubic meters of concrete already poured. Meanwhile, overhead equipment mast (OHE) installation has begun between Surat and Bilimora stations, covering approximately 2 km of viaduct. With this steady pace, the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train — India's first — is on course to redefine travel with speed, efficiency, and world-class infrastructure.
