The much-awaited bullet train project has recently achieved a milestone, as the first section of the undersea tunnel has been completed. The tunnel is being laid between Ghansoli and Shilphata.
Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Update: In the latest and major development in the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project, the Indian Railways has completed the first section of the undersea tunnel which is being laid down between Ghansoli and Shilphata. The construction of a 310 km viaduct and work on 15 river bridges have also been finished. However, track laying and the construction of stations are in progress. Another major development is that Japan is now going to introduce one of its fastest E10 Shinkansen trains on the tracks.
Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Update: What Is The Update Of First Section?
Achieving a major milestone, the Indian Railways has completed the first section of the 21-km undersea project. The track is being laid down between Maharashtra’s Ghansoli and Shilphata, the Railways informed on Monday. The Indian Railways also informed that Japanese government has given a green light to introduce E10 Shinkansen trains on these tracks. These trains will run on the 508-km Mumbai-Ahmedabad tracks.
“The bullet train project has achieved a major milestone of opening the first section of the 21 km undersea tunnel between BKC and Thane. The bullet train project recently achieved a major milestone by completing 310 km of viaduct construction,” a press note from the ministry said.
Are Japan’s E10 Shinkansen Next-Generation Trains?
As per the government, the Shinkansen, a network of high-speed railway lines in Japan, is using E5 trains. E10 are slated to be the next generation trains, which are safer and faster.
The Railways, in its statement, said that to boost India-Japan relations, the Japanese government has agreed to introduce E10 Shinkansen trains in the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet train project.
The E10 trains will be introduced simultaneously in both countries.
Officials said the entire 508-km corridor is being built using Japanese Shinkansen technology. The Ministry added that the construction of 15 river bridges has been completed, while work on four more is nearing completion.
Out of 12 stations, Railways have completed work on five stations and three more are now reaching completion.
“The station at BKC is an engineering marvel. The station will be located 32.5 m below ground, and the foundation is designed to support the construction of a 95 m high building above ground,” the Ministry said.
Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) success will lay foundation for future high-speed bullet train corridors in the country. Future corridors such as Delhi to Howrah are also under consideration.
