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Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Vizhinjam port-led industrial plan moves ahead, consultant to be appointed
Advt The state government has recommended Vizhinjam International Seaport Ltd (VISL) to appoint a consultant to oversee the development of port-led industrialisation near the port.A decision to this effect was taken at a high-level meeting recently. Sources said VISL is expected to finalise the consultant soon to chalk out a comprehensive plan for the industrial clusters around the government has also permitted VISL to identify and acquire at least 200 acres of land in the initial phase. The land is expected to be used for establishing container yards, warehouses and other support infrastructure to ensure readiness by the time gateway cargo operations commence. "We are moving very swiftly. The land for container yards and warehouses needs to be ready soon," a senior government official facilitate the early movement of cargo, the state has requested the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to approve temporary road connectivity between the port and NH-66 near Thalakode. It will involve the installation of proper signage. Meanwhile, a permanent cloverleaf interchange is also under consideration, estimated to cost Rs 360 crore, with land acquisition involving about 30 cost will be shared equally between the state and NHAI. VISL has already compensated landowners with Rs 11 crore and acquired nearly 36 cents of land for the road link, awaiting formal handover for construction to the rail front, a 9km tunnel using the New Austrian Tunnelling Method is proposed to link Vizhinjam port with the Southern Railway mainline at Balaramapuram. The tender for the project is likely to be floated this appointed consultant will be tasked with a feasibility study, preparing a cluster development strategy and identifying land parcels for port-based industries. The plan may include multiple clusters of 40 acres or more, with each zone tailored to specific sectors like logistics, food processing or manufacturing.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
State govt to appoint consultant to acquire land for port-led industrialisation
T'puram: The state govt has recommended Vizhinjam International Seaport Ltd (VISL) to appoint a consultant to oversee the development of port-led industrialisation near the port. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now A decision to this effect was taken at a high-level meeting recently. Sources said VISL is expected to finalise the consultant soon to chalk out a comprehensive plan for the industrial clusters around the port. The govt has also permitted VISL to identify and acquire at least 200 acres of land in the initial phase. The land is expected to be used for establishing container yards, warehouses and other support infrastructure to ensure readiness by the time gateway cargo operations commence. "We are moving very swiftly. The land for container yards and warehouses needs to be ready soon," a senior govt official said. To facilitate the early movement of cargo, the state has requested the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to approve temporary road connectivity between the port and NH-66 near Thalakode. It will involve the installation of proper signage. Meanwhile, a permanent cloverleaf interchange is also under consideration, estimated to cost Rs 360 crore, with land acquisition involving about 30 acres. The cost will be shared equally between the state and NHAI. VISL has already compensated landowners with Rs 11 crore and acquired nearly 36 cents of land for the road link, awaiting formal handover for construction to begin. On the rail front, a 9km tunnel using the New Austrian Tunnelling Method is proposed to link Vizhinjam port with the Southern Railway mainline at Balaramapuram. The tender for the project is likely to be floated this month. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The appointed consultant will be tasked with a feasibility study, preparing a cluster development strategy and identifying land parcels for port-based industries. The plan may include multiple clusters of 40 acres or more, with each zone tailored to specific sectors like logistics, food processing or manufacturing.
Indian Express
28-07-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
Railways targets to complete these 8 Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train stations by 2027
Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project: The Ministry of Railways is working in full swing for the completion of India's first bullet train project. The 508-km-long bullet train project stretches from Mumbai to Ahmedabad. The Mumbai Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) corridor is being implemented by the National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL). The Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project is being developed at a total estimated cost of Rs 1,08,000 crore. Out of these, Cumulative Financial expenditure of Rs 78,839 crore has been incurred on the project till June 30, 2025. The Ministry of Railways is targeting to complete Gujarat portion of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train by 2027. In a written reply in Lok Sabha on July 23, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said, 'The Gujarat portion of the corridor between Vapi and Sabarmati is planned to be completed by Dec, 2027.' The Minister was responding to a question raised by Lok Sabha MPs Mukeshkumar Chandrakaant Dalal and Devusinh Chauhan. The Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train corridor will have 12 stations. These are: Mumbai, Thane, Virar, Boisar, Vapi, Billimora, Surat, Bharuch, Vadodara, Anand, Ahmedabad and Sabarmati. Thus, the national transporter will complete Vapi to Sabarmati section of the MAHSR corridor by December 2027. The Vapi-Sabarmati bullet train section will have eight stations – Vapi, Bilimora, Surat, Bharuch, Vadodara, Anand, Ahmedabad and Sabarmati. Additionally, the Railways has also targeted to complete the entire MAHSR project by 2029. 'The entire project (Maharashtra to Sabarmati section) is expected to be completed by Dec, 2029,' the minister said. Earlier this month, the first breakthrough was achieved in the 21 km long tunnel being constructed between Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) and Shilphata in Maharashtra, marking the successful completion of a 27 km continuous tunnel section. Out of the total 21 km tunnel, 5 km is being constructed using the New Austrian Tunnelling Method (NATM) between Shilphata and Ghansoli, while the remaining 16 km will be built using Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs). The tunnel also includes a 7 km long undersea section beneath Thane Creek. Anish Mondal is a business journalist with over nine years of experience. He writes on diverse subjects such as Infrastructure, Railways, Roadways, Aviation, Politics, Market, Parliamentary affairs, Corporate earnings, General and International news etc. ... Read More
News18
14-07-2025
- Business
- News18
First Section Of Undersea Tunnel Of Bullet Train Between Ghansoli & Shilphata Sees Breakthrough
Last Updated: India's bullet train project hit a milestone, completing a 2.7-km section of a 21-km undersea tunnel between BKC and Thane, using Japanese Shinkansen technology and E10 trains. India's bullet train project has reached a significant milestone with the completion of the first section of a 21-kilometre undersea tunnel between Mumbai's Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) and Thane. 'First breakthrough of 2.7 km section of undersea tunnel (total 21 kms) of the Bullet train project!" Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw wrote on X. According to a statement from the railways, the 2.7-km tunnel section, part of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project, has been constructed between Ghansoli and Shilphata in Maharashtra, Deccan Herald reported. First breakthrough of 2.7 km section of undersea tunnel (total 21 kms) of the Bullet train project!📍between Ghansoli & Shilphata in Maharashtra — Ashwini Vaishnaw (@AshwiniVaishnaw) July 14, 2025 The 21-kilometre tunnel for India's Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project is being constructed using a combination of two methods. 5 km is being constructed using the New Austrian Tunnelling Method (NATM) between Shilphata and Ghansoli, while the remaining will be built using Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs). The tunnel also includes a 7-km-long undersea section beneath Thane Creek, the Ministry of Railways said in a statement. To speed up the tunnelling process in the New Austrian Tunnelling Method (NATM) section, a 2.7-kilometre continuous tunnel section was constructed using an Additional Driven Intermediate Tunnel (ADIT), the statement added. 'Track laying, construction of overhead electrical wires, stations, and bridges is going on at a rapid pace. The construction work in Maharashtra has also picked up pace. In parallel, the progress on procurement of systems for operations and control is also going on well, " the statement said. Indian Railways is constructing the country's first bullet train project using Japanese Shinkansen technology. The Japanese government has agreed to introduce E10 Shinkansen trains in the 508-km Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet train project, the railways said. Japan's current high-speed rail network is dominated by the E5 series trains, but the country is on the cusp of introducing the next-generation E10 series. 'In the spirit of strategic partnership between Japan and India, the Japanese government has agreed to introduce E10 Shinkansen trains in the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet train project. It is noteworthy that E10 will be introduced simultaneously in India and Japan," the Railways said. The work on 15 river bridges is finished, and work on four is in the advanced stages of construction. Out of 12 stations, five are completed and three more are now reaching completion, it said. 'The station at BKC is an engineering marvel. The station will be located 32.5 m below ground, and the foundation is designed to support the construction of a 95 m high building above ground," the Ministry said. 'The success of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) project is laying the foundation for future bullet train corridors in India. Future corridors are also under active consideration," it added. view comments First Published: July 14, 2025, 23:17 IST 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.
Mint
14-07-2025
- Business
- Mint
Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project chugs ahead: Ghansoli-Shilphata section of 21 km undersea tunnel ready
Marking a major milestone in the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project, the first section of the 21-km undersea tunnel between Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) and Thane was opened recently, an official statement said. Out of the total 21 km of tunnel, 5 km between Shilphata and Ghansoli in Maharashtra was constructed using the New Austrian Tunnelling Method (NATM), while the remaining 16 km is being built using Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs). The tunnel also includes a 7-km-long undersea section beneath Thane Creek. The statement said the high-speed train project recently achieved another milestone: constructing a 310 km viaduct. 'Track laying, construction of overhead electrical wires, stations, and bridges is going on at a rapid pace,' it added. The entire 508 km Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train corridor – 352 km in Gujarat and 156 km in Maharashtra – is being developed with Japanese Shinkansen technology. After the completion of the project, next-generation E10 trains are likely to run on the high-speed tracks. 'Japanese Shinkansen is currently running E5 trains. Next generation trains are E10. In the spirit of strategic partnership between Japan and India, the Japanese government has agreed to introduce E10 Shinkansen trains in the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project,' the statement said. It is noteworthy that E10 will be introduced simultaneously in India and Japan. The success of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) project is laying the foundation for future bullet train corridors in India. As per the statement, future corridors are also under active consideration. The work on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed bullet train project is going on in full swing in Maharashtra, with major structural and tunnelling milestones being achieved, the National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) said on Saturday. According to the NHSRCL, work on all three elevated stations in the state — Thane, Virar, and Boisar — is advancing swiftly, and the first slabs for Virar and Boisar stations have recently been cast.
