Centre Reports Rapid Advancements in Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project
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New Delhi, Dec 29 (NationPress) Work is advancing swiftly on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project, with bridges constructed across 13 rivers along with various highways and multiple railway lines being traversed via seven steel and prestressed concrete bridges, as noted in the year-end review by Indian Railways.
Construction of over 243 km of viaduct has been finalized under this initiative, along with 352 km of pier work and 362 km of pier foundation work.
In Gujarat, track development is proceeding briskly, with Reinforced Concrete (RC) Track Bed construction actively taking place in Anand, Vadodara, Surat, and Navsari districts. Approximately 71 track km of RC track bed construction has been completed, and rail welding has commenced on the viaduct.
In Maharashtra, the initial concrete base slab for the Mumbai Bullet Train Station has been successfully cast at a depth of 32 metres, which is comparable to a 10-storey building. Work is ongoing on the 21 km tunnel linking the Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) and Shilphata, with an Intermediate Tunnel (ADIT) of 394 metres completed to aid the main tunnel construction.
Construction of seven mountain tunnels using the New Austrian Tunnelling Method (NATM) is progressing in the Palghar district, while the only mountain tunnel in Gujarat has already been successfully finished.
The review states, “The 12 stations along the corridor, designed with thematic elements and energy-efficient features, are under rapid construction. These user-friendly and energy-positive stations are aimed at delivering a world-class passenger experience while emphasizing sustainability.”
In parallel, Indian Railways has set an ambitious goal of becoming a Net Zero Carbon Emitter by 2030. As of November 2024, around 487 MW of solar plants (both rooftop and ground-mounted) and approximately 103 MW of wind power plants have been commissioned, according to the review.
Additionally, 100 MW of Renewable Energy - Round the Clock (RE-RTC) has started flowing, and an estimated 2014 MW of renewable capacity has been secured, it added.
