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India's First Bullet Train: Union Minister Announces Significant Progress, First Section To Operate By 2026
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.
In a recent interview, Union Railways and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has provided updates on the construction of India's first bullet train, revealing that significant progress has been achieved.
Vaishnaw expressed confidence that the first section of the bullet train, operating on the Ahmedabad-Mumbai route, will be ready for service by 2026.
According to Vaishnaw, “More than 290 kms of work has already been done. Bridges have been built over eight rivers. Work is going on at 12 stations. The stations have also come at the same level so that the work is nearing completion.”
The minister also highlighted the complexity of the bullet train project, emphasizing that meticulous attention to detail is required due to the high-speed operation and associated vibrations.
“Its design is very complex because the vibrations are very strong at the speed at which the train has to run,” informed the Union Minister.
Speaking about the delays, the Union Minister noted, “In Maharashtra, Uddhav Thackeray's government had refused to give permission which delayed the project. But the work is progressing very well now."
The bullet train corridor features a 21-kilometer tunnel, including a remarkable 7-kilometer stretch beneath the sea, with the deepest point reaching 56 meters.
Also, Inside the tunnel, the bullet trains will run at the speed of 300-320 kmph.
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