Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project Hits Major Milestone with First Steel Bridge Launch

India’s ambitious Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project has reached a significant milestone with the successful launch of its first steel bridge over National Highway 48 near Nadiad, Gujarat. The National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) announced that the 100-meter span, weighing approximately 1,414 metric tons, was installed with precision to minimize disruption to traffic on the busy six-lane highway.  

 

Fabricated under the Make in India initiative at Salasar near Hapur, Uttar Pradesh, the bridge is designed for a 100-year lifespan. It was assembled on temporary trestles at a height of 14.9 meters and moved into place using semi-automatic jacks and mac-alloy bars. The structure features 57,200 high-strength bolts, C5 system painting, and elastomeric bearings to ensure durability.  

 

This bridge is part of a larger plan to install 28 steel bridges along the bullet train corridor, with 17 in Gujarat and 11 in Maharashtra. So far, seven steel bridges have been successfully launched in Gujarat, spanning railway lines, freight corridors, highways, and industrial zones.  

 

The Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project, covering 508 kilometers, is being developed at an estimated cost of over Rs 1 lakh crore. Once operational, the high-speed rail will significantly reduce travel time between the two cities, offering a modern and efficient alternative to road and air travel.  

 

Sources: Swarajya, DNA India, MSN News, Economic Times, Zee News