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Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project: Here Are The Milestones Achieved In 2024
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The National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) has made significant progress on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project in 2024, marking a year of notable achievements in infrastructure development and construction.
NHSRCL is the implementing agency for the 508 Km long Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project.
Key Construction Milestones 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
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.
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.
