Surat: The Ahmedabad – Mumbai bullet train project is advancing with major developments reported on various fronts. The construction work at Bilimora railway station in Navsari district has commenced. The Surat-Bilimora route is set to launch in the project’s first phase by 2026.

The progress of the Ahmedabad-Mumbai bullet train project is as follows:

Land Acquisition and Route Progress

• 100% completion of land acquisition in Gujarat, Dadra-Nagar Haveli, and Maharashtra.
• Concrete work completed for 190 km of the 508 km railway track.
• Ongoing viaduct construction to support the bullet train infrastructure.

Innovative Slab Track System

• Introduction of India’s first slab track system for the high-speed bullet train.
• Promises enhanced stability and reduced maintenance over traditional tracks.

Construction Activities and Modern Techniques

• Active construction sites in Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Anand, Bharuch, Surat, Bilimora, Valsad, and Vapi.
• Utilization of modern construction techniques and advanced machinery.
• Contracts awarded for civil and electrical work in Gujarat and Maharashtra.

Station and Bridge Development

• Foundation work completed for all eight bullet train stations: Vapi, Bilimora, Surat, Bharuch, Anand, Vadodara, Ahmedabad, and Sabarmati.
• Platform slab work progress: Surat (770/815 m), Anand (820/830 m), Ahmedabad (60/415 m), Bharuch (350/450 m).
• Completion of steel bridges: Surat (70 m), Anand (100 m), Vadodara (130 m) over various rivers.
• Infrastructure work completed at Surat Depot; ongoing work at Sabarmati Depot

Bridges Across Rivers

• A total of 24 bridges are planned on the 508 km Ahmedabad-Mumbai route.
• Overbridges completed on 8 rivers including: Mindhola, Ambika, Auranga, Mohar, Veganiya.
• Ongoing bridge construction on rivers: Narmada, Tapi, Mahi, Sabarmati.
• Three steel overbridges completed in Surat, Anand, and Vadodara.

Bilimora Station Design

• Design inspired by mango orchards, covering a built-up area of 38,394 sq.m. with a height of 20.5 meters.
• Ground floor to feature concourse; First floor to host platforms with four tracks.
• Provision of amenities such as business class lounges, nurseries, lifts, escalators, and childcare rooms.

Infrastructure and Equipment Milestones

• Receipt of three sets of JIS rail and track construction machinery, totaling over 35,000 MT.
• Completion of a 350-meter tunnel near Zaroli in Valsad, Gujarat.
• Commencement of work on India’s first 7 km long undersea rail tunnel.

Mumbai Segment Developments

• Progress in civil work for the elevated section in Maharashtra.
• Construction underway for Mumbai Bullet Train Station and excavation of tunnel shafts.
• Construction underway for India’s first undersea rail tunnel, spanning 7 km as part of a larger 21 km tunnel network between BKC and Shilphata in Maharashtra. DeshGujarat