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Time of India
08-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Bullet train project: NHSRCL announces completion of bridge over Daman Ganga River in Gujarat
The National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited ( NHSRCL ) on Tuesday announced that the construction of a bridge over the Daman Ganga River in Gujarat's Valsad district as part of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project has been completed. This is the 16th river bridge to be completed for the project, out of a total of 21 planned in Gujarat. With the completion of the Daman Ganga river bridge , all five river bridges in Valsad district for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail project are now finished. Across the entire corridor, 25 river bridges are being constructed. The bullet train corridor stretches approximately 56 km through Valsad district (including 4.3 km in the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli ), extending from Zaroli village to Vaghaldara village. This section is vital, incorporating the Vapi bullet train station, a 350-metre tunnel, five river bridges, and one PSC bridge. The NHSRCL, in an official release, stated that the newly completed bridge on the Daman Ganga River is 360 metres long with nine full-span girders. Live Events The bridge is located between the upcoming Boisar and Vapi bullet train stations . Another river bridge over the Darotha River has already been completed between these two stations. The other completed river bridges in Valsad include the Auranga (320 m), Par (320 m), Kolak (160 m), and Darotha (80 m). The Daman Ganga River originates from the Sahyadri hills near Valveri village in Nashik district of Maharashtra, flowing approximately 131 km, traversing Maharashtra, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, and Daman before joining the Arabian Sea. Industrial towns of Vapi, Dadra, and Silvassa are situated along its banks. The Madhuban Dam on the river is a significant water resource project that provides irrigation, water supply, and power generation benefits to Gujarat and the Union Territories of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. Economic Times WhatsApp channel )
India.com
18-06-2025
- Automotive
- India.com
Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Big Update: 17 Steel bridges now complete in Gujarat, new bridge weighs around…, top speed to be…
New Delhi: In a major development that promises to make the traveling experience of passengers comfortable and convenient, the Indian Railways has completed the eighth steel bridge of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project. This has marked nearly 50 percent progress on the 17 planned steel structures in the state. It is important to note that the latest bridge, a 100-metre-long span, was successfully launched over Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) tracks near Bharuch. A total of 28 such bridges have been planned on the entire Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor, with 17 in Gujarat. Here are some of the key details: The newly launched bridge weighs around 1,400 metric tons, stands 14.6 metres tall, and spans 14.3 metres wide. A total of 28 such bridges have been planned on the entire Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor, with 17 in Gujarat. It was fabricated at a workshop in Trichy and transported to the site using specially designed trailers. An 84-metre-long launching nose weighing about 600 metric tons was used to push the bridge into place. The structure was built using 55,300 high-strength Tor-Shear bolts, featuring elastomeric bearings and C5-grade protective coating, all engineered to ensure a lifespan of 100 years. To recall, the National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) had released a statement and informed that the bridge was assembled at the site at a height of 18 m from the ground on temporary trestles and was pulled with automatic mechanism of two semi-automatic jacks, each of capacity of 250 ton using mac-alloy bars. To minimise disruption to freight movement, the launch was executed through carefully phased traffic blocks on the DFC tracks. With this, the high-speed corridor in Gujarat section now has eight completed steel bridges at key locations including Surat, Vadodara, Nadiad, Silvassa and Bharuch.
Indian Express
17-06-2025
- Indian Express
Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train: casting of first rail-level slab complete at Boisar station
Casting work for the first rail-level slab of the upcoming Boisar station under the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project was fully completed on Tuesday. The 40-metre by 37-metre slab was built using over 1,070 cubic metres of concrete and will act as the track-laying base for bullet trains. Boisar station, which is one of the main stops on the high-speed rail corridor, will have a total of nine such slabs at the rail level. Upon completion, the two-level station – with a concourse and a rail level – will be 425 metres long. The station will have a total built-up area of around 17,000 square metres, including 6,000 square metres at the concourse level. According to officials at the National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL), the work on Boisar station will include the use of approximately 8,000 metric tonnes of steel and 42,000 cubic metres of concrete. Once commissioned, the station is likely to boost connectivity to important areas like the proposed Vadhavan Port (23 km away), Boisar and Tarapur industrial areas, Tarapur Atomic Power Station, and some tourist hotspots like Kelwa Beach, Dahanu, Bordi and Hiradpada waterfalls. 'Boisar will have a vital role to play in the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail corridor, facilitating regional connectivity and economic growth. The architectural design of the station is based on the traditional fishing nets employed by Konkani fishermen, honouring the maritime heritage of the region,' said an NHSRCL official. Passenger facilities at the station will include paid and unpaid lounges, waiting areas, smoking areas, first aid facilities, toilets, drinking water facilities and retail outlets. Lifts and escalators will also be there to facilitate smooth movement between floors.
India.com
16-06-2025
- Business
- India.com
Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project Leaps Ahead With 1,400-Tonne Bridge Installation
Ahmedabad-Mumbai Bullet Train Project: India's much-awaited and dream project Bullet Train is now progressing at a rapid pace after delays. Indian Railways on Monday shared that the National High-Speed Rail Corporation, the implementing agency of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project, achieved successful installation of 8th out of 28 steel bridges necessary for the completion of the project. This comes at a time when the Indian Railways' infrastructure is undergoing massive transformation across India. Major Leap Sharing details of the bridge, the Indian Railways said, "A 100m long, 1,400-tonne 'Make in India' steel bridge has been launched over DFC tracks near Bharuch for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project. This is the 8th of 17 such bridges in Gujarat marking a major leap in high-speed Rail infrastructure." The bridge is launched using 84 meter-long launching nose, which weighs around 600 metric tons. The NHSRCL said that the fabrication of the bridge was done in Trichy. "As the 8th of 28 'Make in India' steel bridges planned along the bullet train corridor, it reflects precision engineering—from fabrication in Trichy to phased launching over active freight lines," it said. A 100 m long steel bridge, weighing 1,400 tons, has been successfully launched over the DFC tracks near Bharuch, Gujarat. — NHSRCL (@nhsrcl) June 16, 2025 "The fabrication utilized approx. 55,300 Nos. of Tor-Shear Type High Strength (TTHS) bolts with C5 system painting and elastomeric bearings being designed for a 100-year lifespan. The bridge was assembled at the site at a height of 18 m from the ground on temporary trestles and was pulled with automatic mechanism of 2 semi-automatic jacks, each of capacity of 250 tons using mac-alloy bars," said the Ministry of Railways. Station Construction Update Earlier, the NHSRCL shared a video of the construction of the Vapi Bullet Train station. It said that the station features 'bold design' showing 'pulse of the progress'. The Indian Railways also shared a video in April showing progress work - from foundational work to finishing touches - of the Bilimora Bullet Train Station in Gujarat. Watch the Vapi Bullet Train Station come alive — bold design, rapid progress, and the pulse of a high-speed future. Turn up the volume and feel the pulse of progress! — NHSRCL (@nhsrcl) June 12, 2025 From foundational work to finishing touches, Bilimora #BulletTrain Station, Gujarat, is steadily advancing towards a future of turbocharged, high-speed Rail connectivity. — Ministry of Railways (@RailMinIndia) April 17, 2025 Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw had earlier said that the work on the BKC station in Mumbai, the origin station for the bullet train, has been progressing rapidly. "It will be built above a multistorey building. It has 3 basements. This is becoming a world-class station. The tunnel work is also progressing quickly," said Vaishnaw. बुलेट ट्रेन के ओरिजिन स्टेशन मुंबई के BKC स्टेशन का काम तेजी से चल रहा है। ये मल्टीस्टोरी बिल्डिंग के ऊपर बनेगा। इसमें 3 बेसमेंट है। यह एक वर्ल्ड क्लास स्टेशन बन रहा है। टनल का काम भी तेजी से हो रहा है : माननीय रेलमंत्री @AshwiniVaishnaw जी #BulletTrain — Ministry of Railways (@RailMinIndia) May 3, 2025 Indian Railways on May 21 shared that 300 km of the bullet train viaduct was completed with the launch of a box girder near Surat. "India's first bullet train project achieves a major milestone! Construction of a 300 km viaduct successfully completed with the launch of a 40-meter full-span box girder near Surat," it said. Progress Updates Of Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project * More than 3 lakh noise barriers have been installed along the viaducts to mitigate noise during operations. * The project has also completed over 383 km of pier work, 401 km of foundation work and 326 km of girder casting. * The thematic Bullet Train stations are rapidly taking shape. These stations will be integrated with rail and road-based transport systems to provide seamless travel to passengers. The stations will be equipped with state-of-the-art passenger amenities. * Track works over viaducts have also started and around 157 track km of RC track bed construction has been achieved so far in Gujarat. * The rolling stock depots with modern infrastructure are also getting ready in Maharashtra and Gujarat. * This milestone is a demonstration of the project's robust planning, cutting-edge engineering, and commitment to "Make in India" policy. Bullet Train Project Brief The sanctioned cost of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) project is Rs 1,08,000 crore. MAHSR project passes through high growth rate States of Gujarat and Maharashtra connecting business centres of Mumbai, Surat, Vadodara and Ahmedabad. India's First Bullet Train Project - the Mumbai - Ahmedabad High Speed Rail corridor, spanning across 508 kilometres, will offer fast connectivity between Maharashtra and Gujarat. It will have stops at 10 cities in between namely Thane, Virar, Boisar, Vapi, Bilimora, Surat, Bharuch, Vadodara, Anand, Ahmedabad and will terminate at Sabarmati. The entire journey will be completed in about 2 hours 7 minutes with limited stops.
News18
04-06-2025
- Business
- News18
Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train: Route Map With 12 Stations Released
Last Updated: Spanning 508 kilometers, this corridor will traverse Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Dadra and Nagar Haveli, featuring 12 stations along the way. India's first high-speed rail project, the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train, is making steady progress towards completion. Spanning 508 kilometers, this corridor will traverse Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Dadra and Nagar Haveli, featuring 12 stations along the way. Trials for the train have already commenced in Japan, and it is anticipated to be operational in India by 2026. The Bullet Train will pass through these 12 stations: Mumbai (Bandra Kurla Complex): The corridor's starting point. Thane: Proposed near Dombivli East. Virar: Located in Palghar district. Boisar: This station will be in the Palghar district. Vapi: The first station in Gujarat. Bilimora: In Navsari district, promoting regional tourism. Surat: A major commercial hub in Gujarat. Bharuch: On the banks of the Narmada River, supporting industrial growth. Vadodara: Gujarat's cultural and educational center. Anand/Nadiad: Serving Kheda district's agriculture and dairy sectors. Ahmedabad: Known as Gujarat's economic capital, with the station near Kalupur. Union Minister Harsh Sanghavi recently provided an update, stating, 'India's first bullet train station in Surat is almost ready. Trial runs will begin next year, and full service is expected by 2029. First Published:
