Source : INDIATV NEWS
The Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Corridor is set to feature over 20,000 steel masts, ranging in height from 9.5 to 14.5 meters, to support its state-of-the-art 2×25 kV Overhead Traction System. These steel masts, manufactured under the Make in India initiative, adhere to rigorous Japanese standards, ensuring their capability to support trains running at a design speed of 350 kmph.
This critical infrastructure development marks a significant step in the progress of India’s first bullet train project, combining indigenous manufacturing with global expertise to achieve high-speed rail efficiency.
Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project advances with key milestones
The Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) project is set to transform urban transport with innovative infrastructure and technology. From Mumbai’s Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC), the bullet train will travel 320 km on 508 km to Ahmedabad.
Strategic route and connectivity
The route has major halts in cities like Thane, Virar, Boisar, Vapi, Surat, Bharuch, Vadodara and Anand, designed to maximise accessibility for passengers and businesses. The seamless connectivity is expected to generate economic activity has advanced along the way, making it a game changer for the region.
Safety and technical features
The project is equipped with Digital Shinkansen Automatic Train Control technology, enhancing passenger safety and efficiency. Additional safety systems such as earthquake detection, wind speed monitoring and train temperature monitoring enhance reliability and safety.
Construction progress and key achievements
- Civil works: 173 km of viaducts and 308 km of pier work have been completed in Gujarat.
- Land acquisition: 100 per cent of the required land has been secured in Gujarat, DNH, and Maharashtra.
- Contracts awarded: All major civil, track, depot, and electrical contracts have been signed. Recent awards include those for Mumbai’s bullet train station, India’s first undersea rail tunnel, and electrification works in Maharashtra.
- Station and tunnel work: Construction has begun on the Mumbai Bullet Train Station and the 21-km-long tunnel, which includes an undersea segment.
- Track and bridge construction: Track laying is progressing in Gujarat, with two steel bridges in Surat and Anand completed. Seven river bridges have also been constructed.
Training and development
Indian engineers and work leaders are undergoing specialised training in Surat to accelerate track construction.
Sabarmati Multimodal Hub
The High-Speed Rail Multimodal Hub at Sabarmati is complete, offering passengers modern facilities and seamless integration with other transport modes.
With its rapid progress and focus on safety, comfort, and efficiency, the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train is on track to become a hallmark of India’s transportation infrastructure, driving growth and connectivity like never before.
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