Bullet Train Safety Upgrade: NHSRCL To Install 14 Anemometers Along Mumbai-Ahmedabad Route

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw recently provided an update on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project, emphasising Indian Railways' commitment to ensuring top-notch safety standards.

In a tweet, Vaishnaw announced plans to install anemometers at 14 strategic locations across Gujarat and Maharashtra for this purpose.

An anemometer is a device crucial for measuring wind speed and pressure, commonly used in meteorology to study weather patterns. These instruments will be instrumental in assessing environmental conditions along the proposed bullet train route, aiding in risk mitigation and ensuring smooth operations.

Vaishnaw also underscored the meticulous approach adopted to minimise disruption to existing high-rise structures, reports Financial Express.

The first phase of the Mumbai to Ahmedabad High-Speed Bullet Train project, linking Surat to Bilimora, is set to become operational by August 2026.

The project aims to revolutionise mass transportation by constructing a high-speed rail between Mumbai and Ahmedabad, utilising Japan's Shinkansen technology, also known as the Bullet Train.

Operating at a speed of 320 km per hour, the bullet trains on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor will traverse 508 km and stop at 12 stations. Among these stations, four are situated in Maharashtra — BKC, Thane, Virar, and Boisar — covering a distance of 156 km. It is being built by National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL).

Economic Prosperity

The Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train initiative is poised to catalyse economic prosperity along its route, serving as a model for future endeavours.

This ambitious project is anticipated to transform the landscape of towns and cities along its path, heralding a new era of connectivity and progress. Vaishnaw elaborated that cities like Mumbai, Thane, Vapi, Baroda, Surat, Anand, and Ahmedabad would effectively become part of a single economic entity.

This integration, he noted, would enable seamless travel for individuals conducting business across these regions, exemplifying the project's transformative impact on regional connectivity and economic growth.