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NDTV
20-05-2025
- Business
- NDTV
300 Km Of Viaducts For Bullet Train Project Completed, Minister Shares Video
Quick Read Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed. The Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project has completed 300 km of viaducts, utilizing the Full Span Launching Method for faster construction. It will connect 12 stations and is estimated to cost Rs 1.08 lakh crore, with completion expected by 2028. New Delhi: Union Railway Minister on Tuesday said that 300 kilometres of viaducts for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project have been completed. Mr Vaishnaw also shared a video of the superstructure being constructed through the Full Span Launching Method (FSLM). 300 km viaduct completed. — Bullet Train Project — Ashwini Vaishnaw (@AshwiniVaishnaw) May 20, 2025 The National High-Speed Rail Corporation Ltd (NHSRCL), which is executing the 508-km project, said the 300 km of viaducts were completed with the launch of a 40-metre-long girder near Surat in Gujarat. The NHSRCL said that of the 300 km of the superstructure, 257.4 km was constructed through the FSLM, including 14 river bridges, 37.8 km through Span by Span (SBS), 0.9 km of steel bridges (10 spans ranging from 60 to 130 m in 7 bridges), 1.2 km PSC bridges (20 spans ranging from 40 to 80 metres in 5 bridges) and 2.7 km in station building. It said the FSLM has significantly accelerated construction, as full-span girder erection is up to 10 times faster than conventional segmental methods. The agency said that the 383 km of pier work, 401 km of foundation and 326 km of girder casting has also been completed for the bullet train project. Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project The bullet train project connecting Mumbai with Ahmedabad will have 12 stations, including nine in Gujarat and three in Maharashtra. While the one in Mumbai is underground, the ones at Thane, Virar, Boisar, Vapi, Bilimora, Surat, Bharuch, Vadodara, Anand, Ahmedabad, and Sabarmati are elevated. Construction work is in full swing in the 135 km elevated section of the Bullet Train project in Maharashtra! This challenging section includes 3 stations, 7 mountain tunnels, bridges on 4 major rivers, including the longest one on the Vaitarna river (2.32 km), and more. — NHSRCL (@nhsrcl) January 27, 2025 The total cost of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor project is pegged at Rs 1.08 lakh crore, and as per the shareholding pattern, the Centre is to pay Rs 10,000 crore to the NHSRCL, while the two states involved, Gujarat and Maharashtra, are to pay Rs 5,000 crore each. 100 feet below Mumbai, progress powers ahead at the city's Bullet Train Station. From mighty excavations to precision reinforcements — every step builds the future of urban travel! — NHSRCL (@nhsrcl) April 21, 2025 Last month, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the bullet train project could be completed by the end of 2028.
Time of India
29-04-2025
- Time of India
J&K: 48 of 87 tourist destinations closed following Pahalgam attack, say reports
In the wake of the tragic Pahalgam attack on April 22, 2025, which claimed the lives of 26 tourists, the Jammu and Kashmir government has taken decisive action to ensure public safety. As a precautionary measure, authorities have temporarily closed 48 out of the 87 recognized tourist destinations across the Kashmir Valley. This move aims to prevent further incidents amid intelligence reports suggesting potential threats to popular tourist spots. The attack took place in the Baisaran meadow next to Pahalgam, which is known for its breathtaking scenery and is frequently referred to as India's "Mini Switzerland." Gunmen targeted tourists, causing widespread fear and prompting swift security measures. Although Pakistan has denied any involvement and demanded an unbiased investigation, the group claiming credit, the Kashmir Resistance, is believed to have links to terrorists with headquarters in Pakistan. Read more: 10 hidden lakes in India to visit once in a lifetime In response to the attack, the Indian government has increased security around the region. This means that there will be extra patrols, checkpoints, and monitoring in and around popular tourist spots. Numerous people have been arrested and investigations are ongoing as part of a significant crackdown on suspected militant activity. The local economy has been severely impacted by the closures, especially the tourism industry, which had been seeing a boom in recent years. Companies that rely on tourism, like lodging facilities, dining establishments, and tour operators, are suffering significant losses. The timing is particularly important because the region usually experiences a spike in visitor arrivals throughout the spring and summer. Concerns about the possible long-term consequences of these closures have been voiced by local authorities and citizens. Everyone agrees that security measures are necessary, but they also hope that things will quickly return to normal. Safety and the necessity to maintain the livelihoods of those who depend on tourism are being balanced. Read more: Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project eyes 2028 completion—but will it be met? Find out There is currently no set timeline from the administration for the reopening of tourism attractions. If reports are to be believed, judgments will be made based on the effectiveness of the protections put in place against future attacks as well as the findings of routine security audits. In the meantime, authorities continue to ask locals and visitors to cooperate and be cautious in order to preserve the safety and stability of the area. This incident also brings to light the difficulties that tourism suffers as a result of these unfortunate incidents and persistent dangers. It also emphasizes how resilient the local communities are, continuing to hold out hope for regional peace and prosperity in the face of hardship.
