Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train: Major Progress in Maharashtra
31 Jan 2025
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CW Team
The Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train corridor is witnessing rapid infrastructure development in Maharashtra, with significant progress reported on the 135.45 km elevated section from Shilphata to Zaroli.
Key Infrastructure Highlights
This segment, the second-largest in the project after the 237 km stretch in Gujarat, includes:
Viaducts & Bridges: 124 km of elevated structures
Stations: Thane, Virar, Boisar
Tunnels: 7 mountain tunnels
Major River Bridges: Ulhas, Vaitarna, Jagani
Steel Bridges & Crossings: 36 structures, including 12 steel bridges
Construction Updates
Station Work: Foundation work is in progress at all three stations, with Boisar leading in foundation casting.
Pier Work: Ongoing at multiple locations along the corridor.
Casting Yards: Three facilities set up for segmental and full-span box girder production.
First Full-Span Box Girder: Successfully cast near Dahanu, measuring 40 meters and weighing 970 metric tons.
Temporary Bridges: Underway across Vaitarna, Ulhas, and Desai Khadi to support river bridge construction.
Economic & Technological Impact
The Rs 1.08 trillion project, featuring advanced Japanese railway technology, is poised to revolutionize intercity travel. Expected benefits include reduced travel time, urban growth, and enhanced productivity. Once operational, the high-speed corridor will be a major catalyst for economic development in Maharashtra and Gujarat.
The Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train corridor is witnessing rapid infrastructure development in Maharashtra, with significant progress reported on the 135.45 km elevated section from Shilphata to Zaroli.
Key Infrastructure Highlights
This segment, the second-largest in the project after the 237 km stretch in Gujarat, includes:
Viaducts & Bridges: 124 km of elevated structures
Stations: Thane, Virar, Boisar
Tunnels: 7 mountain tunnels
Major River Bridges: Ulhas, Vaitarna, Jagani
Steel Bridges & Crossings: 36 structures, including 12 steel bridges
Construction Updates
Station Work: Foundation work is in progress at all three stations, with Boisar leading in foundation casting.
Pier Work: Ongoing at multiple locations along the corridor.
Casting Yards: Three facilities set up for segmental and full-span box girder production.
First Full-Span Box Girder: Successfully cast near Dahanu, measuring 40 meters and weighing 970 metric tons.
Temporary Bridges: Underway across Vaitarna, Ulhas, and Desai Khadi to support river bridge construction.
Economic & Technological Impact
The Rs 1.08 trillion project, featuring advanced Japanese railway technology, is poised to revolutionize intercity travel. Expected benefits include reduced travel time, urban growth, and enhanced productivity. Once operational, the high-speed corridor will be a major catalyst for economic development in Maharashtra and Gujarat.
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