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India.com
3 days ago
- Automotive
- India.com
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.
Indian Express
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Indian Express
Track laying work on 197-km stretch of bullet train corridor full swing in Gujarat
With a December 2025 deadline set for the first trial run of a section of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail bullet train in Gujarat, the track laying work on the train corridor is in full swing. The National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) on Tuesday said that track work on nearly 197 kilometre stretch of the Gujarat portion has gained momentum. In a statement on Tuesday, NHSRCL said that the installation of track slab and CAM (Cement Asphalt Mortar) filling have commenced in on the viaduct in Gujarat at different locations, which includes the completion of around 160 kilometres of track bed construction and around 39,500 track slabs cast — equivalent to nearly 197 kilometres of track on the 508 kilometre stretch of the corridor. The NHSRCL said that Flash Butt Welding machine (FBWM) has been used to weld the 25-m long 60 kg rails to form 200-m long panels at the track construction base (TCB) over the viaduct. 'At present, four FBWM are functioning. More than 1543 rail panels (200 m long) have been welded i.e. more than 154 track km of rails… The track installation process is mechanized with cutting edge machinery designed and manufactured in India,' NHSRCL said. 'The Make in India fleet of track construction machinery includes Rail Feeder Car (RFC), track slab laying car and Cement Asphalt Mortar Injection Car,' NHSRCL added. The Rail Feeder Car (RFC) has helped lay 78 kilometres of the track in the Surat and Anand sections by pushing the 200-m long panels over Reinforced Concrete (RC) to lay the temporary track. The Track Slab Laying Car (SLC) — working in the Vadodara and Bilimora section — has been deployed to lay the precast track slabs on the RC track bed. 'After placement of the track slabs on the RC bed, CAM car runs on the other track (i.e. on both UP and DN line temporary track at standard gauge is to be laid). This CAM car mixes the CAM ingredients in designed proportion and thereafter, CAM mix is injected under the slab (in special bags) to maintain the required line and level of the final track. At present, one CAM car each at Bilimora and Vadodara district are functioning,' NHSRCL said.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
India's first bullet train from Mumbai-Ahmedabad likely by 2028
India's dream of a high-speed bullet train is no longer just a futuristic fantasy — it's speeding closer to reality! As per the latest news reports, the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) corridor, often dubbed India's bullet train project, is making rapid progress. Officials are eyeing the first run in Gujarat by 2028, with full connectivity to Mumbai expected by 2030. This project promises to transform travel between two of India's busiest cities, slashing journey times from over 7 hours to under 3! The National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) recently hit a major milestone — they've built 300 kilometers of viaducts along the 508-km route. Most of this viaduct construction (about 257 km) was done using the Full Span Launching Method (FSLM), a fancy engineering technique that lets builders place massive 40-meter-long concrete segments swiftly — up to ten times faster than traditional ways! The rest was built with the Span-by-Span (SBS) method. Read more: 10 national parks in South India you probably haven't explored yet By 2028, operations are expected to begin between Sabarmati and Vapi in Gujarat, with a gradual extension to Mumbai by 2030. In order to make this bullet train a success, NHSRCL is also hard at work calculating how many people will board and setting prices. Japan and India have partnered on this huge project, with financial and technical assistance from the Japanese government. By connecting commercial centres and reducing travel inconveniences, the bullet train is transforming India's travel experience. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo It is not only about speed. The corridor will zip past key spots like Bandra Kurla Complex, Thane, Virar, Surat, Vadodara, Anand, Ahmedabad, and finally Sabarmati. Along the way, stations are being built with stylish themes to offer a modern yet local vibe. Read more: Time travel: 5 Indian states with cities that feel frozen in the past Other progress highlights include the completion of hundreds of kilometers of piers, foundations, and track beds, plus the start of track laying in Gujarat. State-of-the-art rolling stock depots are also taking shape to house the sleek bullet trains once they arrive. All things considered, the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project is rushing headlong into the future, promising quicker commutes, increased economic growth, and a new era of rail travel in India. Are you prepared to take the bullet? One step to a healthier you—join Times Health+ Yoga and feel the change
India.com
6 days ago
- Business
- India.com
Bullet Train MASSIVE Update: First train likely to run in Gujarat by…, reach Mumbai by..., top speed to be…
Image for representational purposes New Delhi: In a massive development that promises to boost India's connectivity, the much-anticipated bullet train likely to run in Gujarat between Sabarmati and Vapi by 2028, according to a CNN-News18 report. The report further adds that the full 508-km section from Ahmedabad to Mumbai could run by 2030. The National High Speed Rail Authority (NHSRCL) is earmarking a ridership survey to determine the fare and traffic projections for this bullet train. As per the document accessed by CNN-News18, the the ridership assessment has been sought for 2028 for the Sabarmati-Vapi section in Gujarat and for the base year 2030, 'the first year of operation' for the entire section between Ahmedabad and Mumbai. The under-construction Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail corridor would be passing through Mumbai-Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), Thane, Virar, and Boisar in Maharashtra and Vapi, Bilimora, Surat, Bharuch, Vadodara, Anand, Ahmedabad, and Sabarmati in Gujarat—a total of about 508 km. The Gujarat section of the high-speed train route between Vapi and Sabarmati is about 348 km, while the train route in Maharashtra is 156 km. Earlier, Union Minister Harsh Sanghvi informed that India's ambitious bullet train project between Mumbai and Ahmedabad is well and truly on track as the country's first station in Gujarat's Surat is almost ready. The minister said that trial runs will begin next year while full operations could begin in 2029. 'India's first bullet train station in Surat is almost ready. Trial runs will begin next year, and full service is expected by 2029,' the Minister of State for Home, Industries, Transport, Youth and Sports announced on Twitter. He also shared the latest pictures of the Surat station along with those of various sections of the tracks currently under construction. It is important to note that his post came just days after the National High Speed Rail Corporation (NHSRCL) informed that 300 km of viaducts, the elevated sections that will carry the high-speed line, were completed with the launch of a 40-metre-long girder near Gujarat's diamond city. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw called it a big push for the 508-km-long corridor. 'This is a first for Indian infrastructure, reflecting India's growing capabilities in high-speed rail technology with the support of the Japanese government,' Vaishnaw said. Out of the total 300 km of the superstructure, 257.4 km has been constructed using the Full Span Launching Method (FSLM), which includes 14 river bridges. Additionally, 37.8 km has been built using the Span by Span (SBS) method, along with 0.9 km of steel bridges, 1.2 km of PSC bridges, and 2.7 km within station buildings, according to the NHSRCL.
India Today
24-05-2025
- Business
- India Today
India's first bullet train station in Surat ready, trials next year: Government
India's ambitious bullet train project between Mumbai and Ahmedabad is well and truly on track as the country's first station in Gujarat's Surat is almost ready, Union Minister Harsh Sanghvi announced on Saturday. The minister said that trial runs will begin next year while full operations could begin in 2029."India's first bullet train station in Surat is almost ready. Trial runs will begin next year, and full service is expected by 2029," the Minister of State for Home, Industries, Transport, Youth and Sports announced on Twitter. He also shared the latest pictures of the Surat station along with those of various sections of the tracks currently under His post came just days after the National High Speed Rail Corporation (NHSRCL) said that 300 km of viaducts, the elevated sections that will carry the high-speed line, were completed with the launch of a 40-metre-long girder near Gujarat's diamond city. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw called it a big push for the 508-km-long corridor. "This is a first for Indian infrastructure, reflecting India's growing capabilities in high-speed rail technology with the support of the Japanese government," Vaishnaw the 300 km of the superstructure, 257.4 km is constructed through the Full Span Launching Method (FSLM), with 14 river bridges, and 37.8 km is built through Span by Span (SBS), 0.9 km of steel bridges, 1.2 km PSC bridges and 2.7 km in station building, the NHSRCL said. advertisement Apart from the viaducts, the work for around 383 km of pier work, 401 km of foundation and 326 km of girder casting has been finished for the bullet train project. The Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor project is going to be constructed at a cost of Rs 1.08 lakh crore. As the shareholding pattern goes, the government will pay Rs 10,000 crore to the NHSRCL, while Rs 5,000 crore each is to be paid by Gujarat and Maharashtra, the two states involved in the project.(With inputs from PTI.)Trending Reel
