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Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
India to debut next-gen E10 Shinkansen trains alongside Japan in bullet train project
The Japanese government has agreed to introduce E10 Shinkansen trains in India, with its introduction in the 508-km-long Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project. Tunneling work of the first section of 21-km undersea tunnel between BKC and Thane got completed on Monday(Pixaby/Represenatational Image) 'In the spirit of strategic partnership between Japan and India, the Japanese government has agreed to introduce E10 Shinkansen trains in the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet train project,' the Indian Railways said in a statement. A key piece of information is that the E10 will be introduced simultaneously in India and Japan. The Japanese Shinkansen is currently running with E5 trains, with E10 trains slated to be the next generation. According to the officials, the entire 508-km-long corridor is being developed with the Japanese Shinkansen technology. As per the ministry, work on 15 river bridges is finished and work on four bridges is in the advanced stages of construction. First section of BKC-Thane undersea tunnel completed Meanwhile, on Monday, tunnelling work of the first section of 21-km-long undersea tunnel between BKC and Thane got completed. The Railway Ministry said that the tunnelling work between Ghansoli and Shilphata in Maharashtra is marking a major milestone in the project. 'The bullet train project recently achieved a major milestone by completing 310 km of viaduct construction," a press note from the ministry said. It added that the track laying and construction of station, bridges and overhead electrical wires is going at a rapid pace. Along with the the procurement of systems for operation and control is also going well. Talking about the undersea tunnel part of the bullet train project, the Railway Ministry said that the station at BKC will be an engineering marvel. Located at 32.5m below the ground the foundation of the construction will support the 95m high building about the ground, Ministry said. "The success of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) project is laying the foundation for future bullet train corridors in India,' it added, stating that future corridors like this is also under consideration by the ministry. (With PTI inputs)
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Business Standard
5 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
First section of 21 km bullet train undersea tunnel opens in Maharashtra
The bullet train project has achieved a major milestone of opening the first section of the 21 km undersea tunnel between BKC and Thane, according to an official release from the Ministry of Railways. The bullet train project recently achieved a major milestone by completing 310 km of viaduct construction. Track laying, construction of overhead electrical wires, stations, and bridges are going on at a rapid pace. The construction work in Maharashtra has also picked up pace. In parallel, the progress on the procurement of systems for operations and control is also going well, the release highlighted. In the spirit of strategic partnership between Japan and India, the Japanese government has agreed to introduce E10 Shinkansen trains in the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet train project. It is noteworthy that E10 will be introduced simultaneously in India and Japan, as per the release. The entire 508 km corridor is being developed with Japanese Shinkansen technology. It will set new benchmarks for speed, safety, and reliability. This reflects the deep strategic and technological cooperation between India and Japan. Civil works are progressing at a rapid pace across the alignment. A 310 km viaduct is constructed. 15 river bridges are completed, and four are in the advanced stages of construction. Out of 12 stations, five are completed and 3 more are now reaching completion stage. The station at BKC is an engineering marvel. The station will be located 32.5 m below ground, and the foundation is designed to support the construction of a 95 m high building above ground. The success of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) project is laying the foundation for future bullet train corridors in India. Future corridors are also under active consideration. This remarkable pace of development showcases India's capability to execute world-class infrastructure using cutting-edge global technology, with Japan playing a pivotal role as a trusted partner in this transformative journey, the release informed. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
India.com
5 days ago
- Politics
- India.com
Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project Cancelled? Modi Govts BIG Move Amid Semi-High Speed Vande Bharat Train Introduction; Rail Ministry Says...
Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project: The Narendra Modi government today made a big announcement related to the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project. Notably, the high-speed Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet train project is Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ambitious plan to connect the two metro cities with India's first bullet train corridor. The Indian Railways on Monday announced that the first section of 21 km undersea tunnel of the Bullet train project has now been completed between Ghansoli and Shilphata in Maharashtra, inching closer to the completion of the entire route. "The bullet train project has achieved a major milestone of opening the first section of the 21 km undersea tunnel between BKC and Thane. The bullet train project recently achieved a major milestone by completing 310 km of viaduct construction. Track laying, construction of overhead electrical wires, stations, and bridges are going on at a rapid pace. The construction work in Maharashtra has also picked up pace. In parallel, the progress on procurement of systems for operations and control is also going on well," said the Ministry of Railways. Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project Scrapped? Notably, some media reports have claimed that the Modi government cancelled the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project due to several reasons, including delays, and the train will be replaced with a semi-high-speed Vande Bharat express. While the government is reportedly planning to operate a Vande Bharat Chair Car train between Mumbai and Ahmedabad, there is no truth in the reports claiming cancellation of the bullet train project, said the PIB. "Some articles and social media posts are claiming that the Railway Ministry has made a big decision regarding the bullet train - now the Japanese bullet train will not run between Mumbai and Ahmedabad. This claim is misleading. Ministry of Railways has not made any such decision," said the PIB Fact Check, the GoI's media handle to dispel fake news. कुछ आर्टिकल्स और सोशल मीडिया पोस्ट्स में दावा किया जा रहा है कि रेल मंत्रालय ने बुलेट ट्रेन को लेकर बड़ा फैसला लिया है - अब मुंबई से अहमदाबाद के बीच जापानी बुलेट ट्रेन नहीं चलेगी#PIBFactCheck यह दावा भ्रामक है | @RailMinIndia ने इस तरह का कोई निर्णय नहीं लिया है… — PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) July 14, 2025 Bullet Train Project Update The construction work is in full swing on the entire bullet train corridor, with civil work of several stations and track work nearing completion. Below are key details Construction at Rapid Pace: Civil works are progressing at a rapid pace across the alignment. 310 km viaduct is constructed. 15 river bridges are completed and 4 are in the advanced stages of construction. Out of 12 stations, 5 are completed and 3 more are now reaching the completion stage. The station at BKC is an engineering marvel. The station will be located 32.5 m below ground and the foundation is designed to support the construction of a 95 m high building above ground. Japanese Technology: The entire 508 km corridor is being developed with Japanese Shinkansen technology. It will set new benchmarks for speed, safety, and reliability. This reflects the deep strategic and technological cooperation between India and Japan. Rolling Stock: Japanese Shinkansen is currently running E5 trains. Next generation trains are E10. In the spirit of strategic partnership between Japan and India, the Japanese government has agreed to introduce E10 Shinkansen trains in the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet train project. It is noteworthy that E10 will be introduced simultaneously in India and Japan. Future Corridors in Pipeline: The success of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) project is laying the foundation for future bullet train corridors in India. Future corridors are also under active consideration. This remarkable pace of development showcases India's capability to execute world-class infrastructure using cutting-edge global technology, with Japan playing a pivotal role as a trusted partner in this transformative journey.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet train: Indian Railways completes work on undersea tunnel, to introduce next-gen trains
India's Bullet train project achieves a milestone. The first section of undersea tunnel between Ghansoli and Shilphata is now complete. Japan will introduce E10 Shinkansen trains. Viaduct construction of 310 km has been completed. Track laying and station construction are progressing rapidly. Work on 15 river bridges is finished. Five out of 12 stations are completed. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tunnelling work between Ghansoli and Shilphata in Maharashtra, the first section of the 21-km undersea Bullet train project , has been completed, the Railway Ministry said on also said that the Japanese government has agreed to introduce E10 Shinkansen trains in the 508-km Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet train project."The bullet train project has achieved a major milestone of opening the first section of the 21 km undersea tunnel between BKC and Thane. The bullet train project recently achieved a major milestone by completing 310 km of viaduct construction," a press note from the ministry added, "Track laying, construction of overhead electrical wires, stations, and bridges is going on at a rapid pace. The construction work in Maharashtra has also picked up pace. In parallel, the progress on procurement of systems for operations and control is also going on well."According to the government, the Japanese Shinkansen is currently running E5 trains, with E10 slated to be the next generation."In the spirit of strategic partnership between Japan and India, the Japanese government has agreed to introduce E10 Shinkansen trains in the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet train project. It is noteworthy that E10 will be introduced simultaneously in India and Japan," the Railways to officials, the entire 508-km corridor is being developed with Japanese Shinkansen technology The ministry said that work on 15 river bridges is finished, and work on four is in the advanced stages of of 12 stations, five are completed and three more are now reaching completion, it said."The station at BKC is an engineering marvel. The station will be located 32.5 m below ground and the foundation is designed to support the construction of a 95 m high building above ground," the Ministry said."The success of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) project is laying the foundation for future bullet train corridors in India. Future corridors are also under active consideration," it added. PTI
Indian Express
21-04-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet train: Station at BKC, 21-km underground tunnel see steady progress of work
The Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet train project is progressing steadily in Maharashtra, with major developments taking place at two key sites — the Mumbai station at the Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) and the 21-km underground tunnel running up to Shilphata from BKC. As per National High-Speed Rail Corporation Ltd (NHSRCL) officials, groundwork at the Mumbai station is now 75% complete, with 14 lakh cubic metres of soil dug out so far out of a total 18.7 lakh cubic metres. 'The casting for base slab for the station has already commenced with nearly 25,000 cubic metres of concrete already cast,' an official said. The overall concrete needed for this deep underground slab is likely to be approximately 2 lakh cubic metres. Secant piling — a method used to build strong retaining walls for underground constructions — has been completed, amounting to 3,384 piles at the station site. Besides, tunnelling between BKC and Shilphata is also progressing well, with 3.3 km of the tunnel heading completed. The 21-km tunnel will be a vital component of the high-speed rail corridor in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). Of the 21 km, 16 km will be constructed through Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) and the last 5 km through the New Austrian Tunneling Method (NATM). At present, construction is going on from the Shilphata side and from two other tunnel faces at the Additionally Driven Intermediate Tunnel (ADIT) portal. 'The ADIT provides access to the tunnel for vehicles during construction and subsequently for operations and emergency evacuation,' the official added. Two vertical shafts at Vikhroli and Sawali have also reached their required depths of 56 metres and 39 metres, respectively. In Palghar district, work on seven mountain tunnels by NATM is also underway. In Maharashtra, work has moved at important points, while work in Gujarat is going on at an impressive pace. NHSRCL has completed 293 km viaducts, 375 km piers and foundations for 394 km. Girder casting has also been finished for 320 km. It has also finished building 14 river bridges in different districts of Gujarat and Dadra and Nagar Haveli. Moreover, seven steel bridges and five pre-stressed concrete (PSC) bridges have been constructed. Track infrastructure is also moving apace in Gujarat where NHSRCL has commissioned over 3 lakh noise barriers for 150 km and completed more than 143 km of track bed. As far as stations are concerned, structural construction has been done for six of the eight bullet train stations in Gujarat, and construction on all three elevated stations is in progress. The Mumbai- Ahmedabad High-Speed rail corridor will be 508 km long — 156 km in Maharashtra and 352 km in Gujarat and Dadra and Nagar Haveli. The Bullet train project, expected to be completed by the end of 2027, will reduce travel time from Mumbai to Ahmedabad to approximately two hours. NHSRCL is the executing agency for the project, which is being constructed with financial and technical assistance from Japan.
