Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project Advances With Commencement Of Electrification Work Between Surat-Bilimora Stations In Gujarat

In another milestone for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project, the National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) on Thursday (16 January) announced the commencement of electrification work on the high-speed rail corridor.

NHSRCL is the implementing agency of the 508-km Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) corridor, which is India's first bullet train project.

According to the NHSRCL, the electrification work has begun between Surat and Bilimora stations in Gujarat.

"The electrification work for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train corridor has begun, with the first two steel masts erected on the viaduct at a height of 14m from the ground level in between Surat-Bilimora Bullet Train Stations in Gujarat," the NHSRCL said in a statement.

In total, over 20,000 masts, ranging from 9.5 to 14.5 meters in height, will be installed along the corridor.

"These masts will support the Overhead Equipment (OHE) system, including overhead wires, earthing systems, fittings, and associated accessories, forming the complete 2x25 kV overhead traction system for the MAHSR corridor suitable to run Bullet train," the NHSRCL said.

Promoting Make in India policy, these OHE masts conforming to Japanese standard design and specifications are manufactured in India and would support the overhead traction system for high-speed trains, it added.

NHSRCL had earlier said that the bullet train project has seen significant progress, with approximately 253 km of the viaduct completed, 290 km of girders cast, and 358 km of pier work finished.

Bridges on 13 rivers and five steel bridges have been completed and noise barriers have been installed over a stretch of approximately 112 km.

Additionally, track construction work has commenced at multiple locations in Gujarat.

"The work on a 21 km tunnel in Maharashtra is under construction and seven mountain tunnels are under construction in Palghar district, Maharashtra through NATM. One mountain tunnel in Valsad district, Gujarat is already completed," NHSRCL said.

The Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail corridor is India’s first bullet train project, stretching 508 km to provide rapid connectivity between Maharashtra and Gujarat.

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