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News18
6 days ago
- Business
- News18
India's Bullet Train Network To Expand, Here's What's Next After Mumbai-Ahmedabad
Last Updated: Railways begin planning bullet train routes beyond Gujarat-Maharashtra corridor. India is gearing up for the next phase of its bullet train revolution. The National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) has officially begun preparing Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for new high-speed rail routes across the country. This step marks a major push to extend the bullet train network beyond the ongoing Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor. NHSRCL, a joint venture between the Central Government and various state governments, is responsible for implementing high-speed rail projects throughout India. Why is Expansion Being Considered? As per The Indian Express, in a recent written reply to the Lok Sabha on July 23, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the government is actively working on expanding the high-speed rail (HSR) network. The aim is to improve connectivity between key commercial, economic, and tourist cities. However, Vaishnaw also highlighted that bullet train projects are highly capital-intensive, and new routes will be approved based on several factors — technical feasibility, financial viability, traffic demand, and availability of funds. These corridors are being studied to understand the demand, cost, and benefits of running bullet trains on these routes. When Will the First Bullet Train Start? The Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) project is India's first bullet train route. It is being developed with help from the Government of Japan, both technically and financially. The government aims to complete the Gujarat stretch (Vapi to Sabarmati) by December 2027, and the entire route including Maharashtra by December 2029. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Indian Express
6 days ago
- Business
- Indian Express
NHSRCL begins DPR work for new Bullet train corridors beyond Mumbai-Ahmedabad
Bullet train in India: The National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) has started preparing Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for expanding India's bullet train network beyond Mumbai-Ahmedabad. NHSRCL is a joint venture (JV) between the Government of India and participating state governments, is tasked with implementing high-speed rail (HSR) projects across the country. In a written reply to the Lok Sabha on Wednesday (July 23), Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw confirmed that the Ministry of Railways is actively working on plans to extend the HSR network beyond the MAHSR corridor. 'In order to expand the HSR network in India beyond MAHSR corridor and to meet the growing passenger demand between major cities of commercial/economic and tourist importance, Detailed Project Report (DPRs) are being prepared by National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL),' Vaishnaw said. The Union Minister further added that HSR projects are highly capital intensive and any decision for taking up new project is based on many factors such as technical feasibility, financial & economic viability, traffic demand and availability of funds and financing options, etc. The MAHSR project has been undertaken with technical collaboration and financial assistance from the Government of Japan. Earlier, the National Rail Plan mentions the following routes for future possible development for high speed rail network: The Ministry of Railways has targeted to complete entire MAHSR project by December 2029. 'The Gujarat portion of the corridor between Vapi and Sabarmati is planned to be completed by Dec, 2027. The entire project (Maharashtra to Sabarmati section) is expected to be completed by Dec, 2029,' the minister replied.
India.com
12-07-2025
- Business
- India.com
Bullen train project gains momentum as first phase of 21 km long tunnel..., will pass through...
(File) New Delhi: There is more good news about the much-awaited Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project. The ambitious mission has achieved its first important milestone as a 21-km-long tunnel between Mumbai's Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) and Thane's Shilphata has been constructed. Which method has been used? A 2.7-km-long continuous tunnel section has been successfully completed using the New Austrian Tunneling Method (NATM). The National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NSSRCL) has given this information. This achievement is a significant leap in India's first bullet train project, which aims to connect Mumbai and Ahmedabad through a high-speed rail corridor. This will significantly reduce travel time and increase transport efficiency between the two financial centers. The 21-km long tunnel will be a crucial part of the high-speed rail corridor, of which 16 km will be constructed using tunnel boring machines (TBMs) and the remaining five km using the New Austrian Tunnelling Method (NATM), including the section between Shilphata and Ghansoli. What else does the tunnel include? The tunnel also includes a seven-km undersea section under the Thane creek. To expedite the tunnelling work in the NATM section, an additional operated intermediate tunnel (ADIT) was constructed, enabling simultaneous excavation from both Ghansoli and Shilphata ends. Out of the total NATM section, about 1.62 km has been excavated from the Shilphata side and the total progress is 4.3 km. What is the cost of this project? The NHSRCL said that extensive safety measures have been implemented at the site, including installation of ground settlement markers, piezometers, inclinometers, strain gauges and biometric access control systems. These are designed to ensure safe and controlled tunnelling work without affecting nearby infrastructure or habitations. However, sources said that TBM machines have not yet been received from the companies for the construction of the 16-km-long tunnel, while the shafts and other equipment for these machines are in place. The total cost of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail Corridor project has been estimated at Rs 1.08 lakh crore. As per the shareholding pattern, the central government will pay Rs 10,000 crore to NHSRCL, while Gujarat and Maharashtra have to pay Rs 5,000 crore each.
Time of India
10-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Tunnel Breakthrough: A Milestone in High-Speed Rail, ET Infra
Advt Advt By , ETInfra The National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) announced the first breakthrough in the 21-kilometre tunnel being constructed between Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) in Mumbai and Shilphata in Thane for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train breakthrough, achieved on Wednesday, marks the successful completion of a 2.7-kilometre continuous tunnel section utilising the New Austrian Tunnelling Method (NATM).The 21-kilometre tunnel is a critical component of the high-speed rail corridor . Of its total length, 16 kilometres will be constructed using Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs), while the remaining 5 kilometres, particularly between Shilphata and Ghansoli, will employ the NATM. Notably, the tunnel also includes a 7-kilometre undersea section beneath Thane Creek, presenting a unique engineering accelerate tunneling in the NATM portion, an Additional Driven Intermediate Tunnel (ADIT) was constructed. This strategic approach enabled simultaneous excavation from both the Ghansoli and Shilphata far, approximately 1.62 kilometres have been excavated from the Shilphata side, bringing the cumulative NATM progress to 4.3 NHSRCL has implemented comprehensive safety measures at the site to ensure secure and controlled tunneling operations, safeguarding nearby infrastructure and habitats. These measures include the installation of ground settlement markers, piezometers, inclinometers, strain gauges, and biometric access control this breakthrough is a significant step, sources indicate that TBMs for the 16-kilometre section are yet to be received from manufacturers, although the necessary shafts and other equipment for launching these machines are already in total estimated cost for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail Corridor project stands at ₹1.08 lakh crore. The funding structure involves the Union government contributing ₹10,000 crore to the NHSRCL, with Gujarat and Maharashtra each contributing ₹5,000 crore. The remainder of the project cost will be covered by a loan from Japan, offered at a highly favourable interest rate of 0.1 per cent.
Hindustan Times
10-07-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train work records first major breakthrough: 2.7 km tunnel completed
The first breakthrough in the 21-km tunnel being constructed between Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) in Mumbai and Shilphata in Thane for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project has been achieved, the National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) said on Thursday. This achievement marks a significant leap forward in India's first bullet train project.(@RailMinIndia) The first breakthrough in the 21 km long tunnel was recorded on Wednesday, an NHSRCL release informed. With this, a 2.7 kilometre continuous tunnel section has been successfully completed using the New Austrian Tunnelling Method (NATM), the release added. This achievement marks a significant leap forward in India's first bullet train project, aimed at connecting Mumbai and Ahmedabad with a high-speed rail corridor, drastically reducing travel time and enhancing transport efficiency between the two financial hubs, it said. "The 21-kilometre tunnel will be a key part of the high-speed rail corridor, with 16 km being constructed using Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs), and the remaining 5 km through the New Austrian Tunnelling Method (NATM), especially between Shilphata and Ghansoli. Significantly, the tunnel also features a 7 km undersea section beneath Thane Creek," it said. "To expedite tunnelling in the NATM portion, an Additionally Driven Intermediate Tunnel (ADIT) was constructed, which enabled simultaneous excavation from both Ghansoli and Shilphata ends. Of the total NATM section, approximately 1.62 km has been excavated from the Shilphata side, and the cumulative progress stands at 4.3 km," the release informed. Comprehensive safety measures have been implemented at the site, including installation of ground settlement markers, piezometers, inclinometers, strain gauges, and biometric access control systems, the NHSRCL said. These are designed to ensure safe and controlled tunnelling operations without impacting nearby infrastructure or habitats, it added. Sources, however, said TBMs are yet to be received from companies for the construction of the 16-km-long tunnel, though shafts and other equipment to launch these machines are in place. The total cost of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail Corridor project is pegged at ₹1.08 lakh crore. As per the shareholding pattern, the Union government is to pay ₹10,000 crore to the NHSRCL, while Gujarat and Maharashtra are to pay ₹5,000 crore each. The rest is to be paid by Japan through a loan at 0.1 per cent interest.
