Mumbai: The electrification work for India’s first bullet train project, the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) corridor, has commenced. The National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) announced on Thursday that the first two steel masts for the Overhead Equipment (OHE) system have been erected at a height of 14 meters on the viaduct between Surat and Bilimora stations in Gujarat.
"A total of over 20,000 masts, ranging from 9.5 to 14.5 meters in height, will be installed along the 508-kilometer corridor. These masts will support the 2x25 kV OHE system, including overhead wires, earthing systems, and associated fittings, enabling high-speed train operations. In alignment with the "Make in India" initiative, these masts are manufactured domestically while adhering to Japanese design standards" said an official.
According to NHSRCL, significant progress has been achieved in the project, with approximately 253 kilometers of viaduct completed, 290 kilometers of girders cast, and 358 kilometers of pier work finished.
Additionally, bridges on 13 rivers and five steel bridges are now complete, while noise barriers have been installed over 112 kilometers.
"In Gujarat, track construction has begun at multiple locations, and one mountain tunnel in Valsad district has been completed. In Maharashtra, a 21-kilometer tunnel and seven mountain tunnels in the Palghar district are under construction using the New Austrian Tunneling Method (NATM)" said an official.
The Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train corridor, stretching 508 kilometers, aims to provide rapid connectivity between Maharashtra and Gujarat, revolutionizing travel in India with its high-speed rail technology.
