Metro Rail News: Recently, NHSRCL released information that stations of the Mumbai—Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR Bullet Train) project will have all the most cutting-edge facilities and information technology.
Services at stations of the bullet train project
Facilities include- ticket offices, lounges for business travellers, a nursery, waiting places, restrooms, information booths, retail stores, and more.
There will be 90 energy-efficient escalators constructed in total at the corridor’s 12 stations.
- 48 at 8 (Gujarati stations)
- 42 at 4 (Maharashtra stations)
Details about the escalators that will be installed at the stations of Gujrat:
| Stations name | Total escalators | Directions |
| Sabarmati | 12 | 8 ( from platform to concourse) 4 ( concourse to the first floor) |
| Ahmedabad | 8 | From platform to concourse |
| Anand | 6 | 2 (ground to concourse)4 ( concourse to platform level) |
| Vadodara | 4 | 2 (from ground to concourse )4 ( from concourse to platform level) |
| Bharuch | 4 | From ground to platform level; |
| Surat | 6 | 2 (from concourse to ground level )4 (from platform to concourse) |
| Bilimora | 4 | From ground to platform level |
| Vapi | 4 | From ground to platform level |
At the Anand Bullet Train station, two escalators will be installed as the first set and utilised to move people from the concourse level to the ground.
The escalators will be equipped with emergency stop buttons for quick action in the event of an emergency, a handrail finger guard safety device to prevent fingers from accidentally becoming trapped in the handrails, a dress guard (brush-style device) to prevent clothing and accessories from getting caught in the escalators, and other features to create a secure environment for passengers.
