Construction of India’s first bullet train corridor is progressing rapidly in Maharashtra, with significant advances recorded on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) project across Thane and Palghar districts.
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday highlighted the latest progress on the project, particularly along the 135.45-km elevated section between Shilphata in Thane district and Zaroli village near the Maharashtra-Gujarat border.
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According to the National High Speed Rail Corporation Ltd (NHSRCL), pier construction has now crossed the 100-km mark on this stretch. Nearly 74 km of completed piers are also ready for the installation of viaduct girders, marking a major step towards the construction of the elevated railway corridor.
Of the total high-speed rail corridor within Maharashtra, around 124.027 km comprises viaducts and bridges. The extensive elevated infrastructure is being developed to accommodate the bullet train route while navigating densely populated and environmentally sensitive areas.
Three elevated bullet train stations are currently being constructed in Maharashtra at Thane, Virar and Boisar.
The Thane station has been specially designed with its concourse level approximately 12 metres above the ground. The elevated design aims to minimise the project’s impact on nearby mangrove ecosystems, which are located in an environmentally sensitive zone.
The Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail project is expected to significantly transform inter-city rail connectivity between Maharashtra and Gujarat once operational, with construction continuing at multiple locations along the corridor.
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