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Ahmedabad-Mumbai bullet train project: Milestones achieved during 2023

Last updated on - Dec 28, 2023, 12:12 IST
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Multimodal Transit Hub at Sabarmati Station

Nearing completion, the multimodal transit hub at Sabarmati station is set to revolutionize transportation. Civil works for stations are under way along with works on Surat and Sabarmati high-speed rail depots.
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Undersea Rail Passage at Thane Creek

Officials said that the undersea route at Thane Creek is part of a 21km tunnel between the Bandra-Kurla Complex in Mumbai and Shilphata in Thane district.


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Mountain Tunnel near Zaroli Village

​The successful construction and completion of a 350-meter mountain tunnel near Zaroli village in Valsad district will mark a crucial and noteworthy milestone, signifying progress and achievement in the overall project.

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Innovative J-Slab Ballast-less Track System

The installation of the initial reinforced concrete track bed for the bullet train corridor, adopting the 'J-slab ballast-less' track system from Japan's Shinkansen rail network, has commenced in Surat and Anand. This marks the debut of the 'J-slab ballast-less' track system in India.
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Progress on Civil Contracts and Land Acquisition

Construction has commenced for the stations, and progress is underway for the Surat and Sabarmati high-speed rail depots. The comprehensive project spans 508km, encompassing 352km in Gujarat and Dadra and Nagar Haveli, and 156km in Maharashtra.
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Shinkansen E5 trains

The line will feature Shinkansen E5 trains, known for their capability to reach a maximum speed of 350 km/h (220 mph) and operate efficiently at speeds of 320 km/h (200 mph).
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Eight stations in Gujarat​

Construction activities for the corridor's eight stations in Gujarat — Vapi, Bilimora, Surat, Bharuch, Anand, Vadodara, Ahmedabad, and Sabarmati — are currently at different stages of completion.

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Project Coverage and Length

​The Ahmedabad-Mumbai bullet train project spans 508 kilometers, traversing through the regions of Gujarat, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, and Maharashtra, marking a substantial infrastructure initiative connecting key areas in Western India.

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Project Inauguration by Narendra Modi and Shinzo Abe

On September 14, 2017, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alongside Japan's former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, inaugurated the Ahmedabad-Mumbai bullet train project, symbolizing a collaborative effort between the two nations in advancing high-speed rail technology and connectivity.

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