Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Progress: Perched high above the bustling city of Anand in Gujarat, the future of Indian rail travel is taking shape. Specialised track-laying machinery works with precision, positioning rail panels along the elevated corridor of India’s ambitious Bullet Train project. With 498 rail panels, each an impressive 200 meters in length, already prepared, the project is steadily progressing toward completion.
Mahape Casting Yard in Thane Powers High-Speed Rail Progress
Meanwhile, the same is being accomplished at the Mahape Casting Yard in Thane. This facility produces meticulously crafted tunnel segments that will form a vital 16 km stretch of a 21 km tunnel. Each kilometer of tunnel lining is composed of 528 rings, totaling 5,280 individual segments. With this impressive output, the casting yard is playing a critical role in advancing one of India’s most ambitious infrastructure projects. These segments represent more than just construction; they are the building blocks of a transformative vision for faster, more efficient connectivity across the nation.
On January 2, 2025, construction of a 210-meter-long pre-stressed concrete (PSC) bridge was successfully completed over National Highway-48 (Delhi-Chennai) in Vaghaldhara village, near Panchlai in Gujarat’s Valsad district.
Key Highlights of the Bridge
Length and Significance: Spanning 210 meters, this is the third PSC bridge completed for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor (MAHSR) on NH-48.
Location: The bridge lies between Vapi and Bilimora Bullet Train stations.
Design and Construction: Built using 72 precast segments, the bridge features a span configuration of 40m + 65m + 65m + 40m and employs the Balanced Cantilever Method, ideal for long spans.
The MAHSR is a 508-km under-construction high-speed rail project connecting Mumbai and Ahmedabad. It comprises:
Route: 348 km in Gujarat, 4 km in Dadra and Nagar Haveli, and 156 km in Maharashtra.
Stations: A total of 12 stations, with 8 in Gujarat and 4 in Maharashtra.
This bridge marks another milestone in India’s ambitious journey toward high-speed rail connectivity.