Contrary To Earlier Inconsistent Reports Bullet Train Project Is Progressing Well
Contrary to earlier inconsistent reports in the media, the Mumbai-Ahmedabad
Bullet Train project has made significant progress, with approximately 360 km
of the corridor advancing to the viaduct level, according to Union Railway
Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.
This milestone marks substantial development in the project, which aims to
revolutionise transportation between Mumbai and Ahmedabad by enhancing
regional connectivity and boosting economic growth. The project, developed in
collaboration with Japan, spans key business hubs such as Mumbai, Surat,
Vadodara, and Ahmedabad, and is crucial for Western India's infrastructural
advancement.
"The bullet train project is making excellent progress. Work on approximately
360 km has advanced significantly, reaching the viaduct level, and track slabs
are being laid. The construction of stations is also progressing well,"
Vaishnaw
told
media persons, IANS reported.
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Stretching 508 km with 12 stations spread across Maharashtra and Gujarat, the
Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train corridor is set to transform intercity travel.
Vaishnaw highlighted that despite facing delays due to permission issues
purposely delayed during the tenure of former Maharashtra Chief Minister
Uddhav Thackeray, efforts are being made to compensate for the lost time.
The Maharashtra section of the project is progressing well, with nearly 2 km
of the undersea tunnel already completed.
Additionally, the project has created employment for nearly one lakh people,
aligning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for a modern high-speed
rail network as part of 'Viksit Bharat'.
The National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) is overseeing the
project, which includes significant infrastructure developments such as
viaducts, bridges, and stations. A notable milestone is the construction of a
200-meter-long steel bridge under the 'Make in India' initiative, set to be
launched near Nadiad in Gujarat.
The project has achieved 47.17% physical progress as of October 2024, with an
expenditure of ₹67,486 crore out of its total cost of ₹1.08 lakh crore.
Track laying has yet to begin, but the progress on viaducts and pier
foundations indicates steady advancement towards completing the project.
IANS
