Rail Ministry Reveals The Progress Report Of Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project

The Ministry of Railways has shared a detailed progress update on the ambitious Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) project also known as Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project, currently under construction with technical and financial support from the Government of Japan. This landmark initiative is poised to revolutionise rail travel in India, marking significant advancements in infrastructure and technology.

The MAHSR project spans 508 kilometers, connecting Mumbai with Ahmedabad via 12 planned stations, including Thane, Surat, Vadodara, and Sabarmati. The land acquisition process, covering 1,389.5 hectares across Gujarat, Maharashtra, and the Union Territory of Dadra & Nagar Haveli, has been completed.

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Substantial construction progress has been made:
– Pier Foundation: 336 km completed.
– Pier Construction: 331 km completed.
– Girder Casting: 260 km completed.
– Girder Launching: 225 km completed.

The work on a 21-km undersea tunnel, a first for Indian Railways, has also commenced, showcasing cutting-edge engineering.

Indigenous High-Speed Train Development
Indian Railways has successfully developed semi-high-speed Vande Bharat trains under the “Make in India” initiative, achieving a design speed of 180 kmph. Following this success, efforts have now shifted toward manufacturing fully indigenous high-speed train sets capable of reaching speeds of 280 kmph.

The Integral Coach Factory (ICF) and BEML are collaborating on this venture, with a per-car manufacturing cost of approximately ₹28 crore (excluding taxes).

These trains will feature:
– Aerodynamic and airtight designs.
– Advanced propulsion systems and weight optimization.
– Passenger-centric facilities, including sealed gangways, automatic doors, comfortable climate control, mobile charging stations, CCTV surveillance, and fire safety equipment.

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While the exact timeline for the completion of high-speed train sets depends on finalizing their detailed designs, the Ministry emphasized its commitment to delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure.