Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train: Major Milestone Achieved with Viaduct Launch
The Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project has reached a significant milestone with the successful launch of a viaduct over the Girdhar Nagar Flyover in Ahmedabad, constructed in just 12 days.
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The long, multi-span bridge has been constructed in just 12 days, within its deadline, according to a PTI report. The 45-meter-long span viaduct, weighing 1200 MT and consisting of 19 segments, was completed using the Span-by-Span method.
The construction work of the viaduct was executed with minimal disruption to public traffic, despite the route being one of the busiest in the city, connecting Shahibaug, Asarwa, and Kalupur, PTI reported.
This marks another major milestone in the high-speed rail corridor, which includes 31 key crossings in the Ahmedabad district, with 15 already completed.
Once operational, the bullet train will cover the distance between Mumbai and Ahmedabad in just two hours and seven minutes. As the train project is slated to open in 2027, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Saturday that the full Mumbai–Ahmedabad route is expected to become operational by 2029.
By 2028, the entire Thane-Ahmedabad section will be commissioned, and by 2029, the entire Mumbai-Ahmedabad section will open. The speed potential of the main line is 320 kmph and 80 kmph for the loop line. Moreover, the most modern technologies have been used in the project to ensure the safety and efficient movement of trains.
The entire heavy work for Surat station is completed, and finishing and utility works are progressing faster along with the track link, Vaishnaw said. Notably, this bullet train project will turn economies of all major cities from Mumbai to Ahmedabad into one and spur growth like Japan did when the first bullet train was introduced.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train expected to be operational?
The Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train is expected to be fully operational by 2029, with the Thane-Ahmedabad section scheduled to open by 2028.
What is the speed potential of the bullet train?
The main line of the bullet train has a speed potential of 320 kmph, while the loop line can reach speeds of 80 kmph.
How many key crossings are included in the high-speed rail corridor in Ahmedabad district?
The high-speed rail corridor includes 31 key crossings in the Ahmedabad district, with 15 already completed.
What method was used to construct the 45-meter-long viaduct?
The 45-meter-long viaduct was constructed using the Span-by-Span method, completed in just 12 days.
What is the significance of the bullet train project for the economies of Mumbai and Ahmedabad?
The bullet train project is expected to integrate the economies of all major cities from Mumbai to Ahmedabad, spurring growth similar to the impact of Japan's first bullet train.
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