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Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project Achieves 47 Per Cent Completion, Rs 67,486 Crore Spent So Far: Economic Survey
A bullet train. (Representative image) (NHRSCL)
The Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) project, India’s first bullet train corridor, has achieved 47.17 per cent physical progress as of October 2024, according to the latest Economic Survey 2024-25.
The project, sanctioned in December 2015, has so far incurred an expenditure of Rs 67,486 crore out of its revised total cost of Rs 1.08 lakh crore.
Stretching 508 km with 12 stations spread across Maharashtra and Gujarat, the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train corridor is set to transform intercity travel.
Her Are The Key Construction Milestones for Bullet Train Project in 2024
Over 243 km of viaduct construction has been successfully completed, accompanied by 352 km of pier work and 362 km of pier foundation work.
The project has also seen the construction of bridges across 13 rivers and crossings over multiple railway lines and highways through five steel bridges and two PSC (Pre-Stressed Concrete) bridges.
Track Construction Advances
In Gujarat, track construction is advancing rapidly. Reinforced Concrete (RC) Track Bed construction is actively underway in Anand, Vadodara, Surat, and Navsari districts, with 71 track km completed.
Additionally, welding of rails has commenced on the viaduct, marking a critical step toward operational readiness.
Progress in Maharashtra
In Maharashtra, the first concrete base-slab for the Mumbai Bullet Train Station has been successfully cast at a depth of 32 metres, equivalent to a 10-storey building.
The 21 km tunnel connecting Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) and Shilphata is under construction, with an Intermediate Tunnel (ADIT) of 394 metres already completed to facilitate main tunnel development.
The 135.45 km elevated section, extending from Shilphata to Zaroli village on the Maharashtra-Gujarat border, is witnessing rapid civil infrastructure developments.
This segment is the second-largest civil construction package of the project, following the 237 km-long Package C4 in Gujarat.
The section includes bridges, viaducts, tunnels, and three stations at Thane, Virar, and Boisar.
Tunnel Construction in Palghar and Gujarat
The construction of seven mountain tunnels using the advanced New Austrian Tunnelling Method (NATM) is progressing in the Palghar district of Maharashtra.
Meanwhile, the only mountain tunnel in Gujarat has been successfully completed.
World-Class Stations Underway
The corridor’s 12 stations are being constructed with thematic elements and energy-efficient designs.
These stations are set to provide a world-class passenger experience, focusing on user-friendly features and sustainability.
The stations aim to be energy-positive, aligning with the project’s commitment to environmental responsibility.
