Larsen & Toubro Awarded Contract to Build Bullet Train Track in Maharashtra
The National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) has signed a contract with Larsen & Toubro (L&T) for the design, supply, and construction of the bullet train track in Maharashtra. The project includes a 157-km stretch and four stations.
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An official statement revealed that the agreement includes track works for the 157-km stretch between the upcoming Mumbai Bullet Train Station and Zaroli village near the Maharashtra-Gujarat border. It also covers the construction of four stations and a rolling stock depot at Thane.
Work on the Gujarat section of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) corridor is progressing rapidly, with over 200 km of viaduct already constructed under packages T-2 and T-3. All major track construction contracts have now been awarded to Indian companies, boosting local expertise in high-speed rail technology. The project uses Japanese Shinkansen-style ballast-less slab track systems, which include components such as RC track beds, cement asphalt mortar (CAM), pre-cast slabs, and rail fasteners.
Under an MoU with NHSRCL, the Japan Railway Technical Service (JARTS) has trained over 430 Indian engineers in Gujarat. Similar training programmes will now be conducted in Maharashtra before the construction begins, the statement said.
Project Progress as of 8th September 2025:
- Viaduct construction: 320 km
- Pier works: 397 km
- Pier Foundation: 408 km
- 17 river bridges, 09 steel bridges, and 05 PSC (pre-stressed concrete) bridges are completed
- 400,000 noise barriers installed along 203 km of stretch
- 202 track km of track bed construction completed
- 1,800 OHE masts installed covering approximately 44 km of mainline viaduct
- Work on a 21 km tunnel between BKC and Shilphata in Maharashtra is in progress
- Excavation work on 07 mountain tunnels in Palghar district is in progress
The officials stated that the superstructure work on all stations in Gujarat is at an advanced stage. Work has started on all three elevated stations and base slab casting at the Mumbai underground station in Maharashtra is in progress.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the length of the bullet train track being constructed by L&T in Maharashtra?
The bullet train track being constructed by L&T in Maharashtra is 157 km long, stretching from the Mumbai Bullet Train Station to Zaroli village near the Maharashtra-Gujarat border.
What does the contract with L&T include besides the track works?
The contract with L&T includes the construction of four stations and a rolling stock depot at Thane, in addition to the track works.
How many Indian engineers have been trained by JARTS in Gujarat?
Over 430 Indian engineers have been trained by the Japan Railway Technical Service (JARTS) in Gujarat.
What is the current progress of viaduct construction in the MAHSR project?
As of 8th September 2025, 320 km of viaduct construction has been completed in the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) project.
What type of track systems are being used in the MAHSR project?
The MAHSR project uses Japanese Shinkansen-style ballast-less slab track systems, which include components such as RC track beds, cement asphalt mortar (CAM), pre-cast slabs, and rail fasteners.
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