Japan Ambassador visits bullet train project sites in Gujarat

Surat: The ambassador of Japan to India Satoshi Suzuki visited the bullet train project sites in Gujarat and reviewed the progress of the project.

Satoshi stated in a tweet that he visited the Surat Bullet Train Station construction site. He further added that he was pleased to see steady progress in the work.

He added, “Marching ahead to fulfill Japan and India’s common dream of India’s first Bullet Train. Japan and India will always walk together until the completion of the Bullet Train project.”

He also Visited the Span by Span (SBS) Casting Yard in Surat, Gujarat. He stated that many casted segments were getting ready for erection on the viaduct of MAHSR ( Mumbai – Ahmedabad High Speed Railway ). Indian workers were implementing the precision casting required for the Japanese Shinkansen Bullet Train system, he added.

He also visited the Full Span Launching Method (FSLM) Casting Yard in Navsari, Gujarat. He states: “Found L&T’s Girder Transporter placed on the MAHSR viaduct. Happy to see the Pier Work which is almost completed.”

He stated in his tweet, “India’s engineers are working full steam to construct India’s first Bullet Train with Japanese technology. I am sure that their children will be proud!”

It’s worth noting that India’s first bullet train project is progressing on Vapi to Sabarmati route. While Vapi is the southern most industrial town in Gujarat, Sabarmati is located in Ahmedabad city. DeshGujarat