Bullet Train Project Advances with the Completion of Rail Level Slab at 5 Stations

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Ahmedabad-Bullet-Train-Station (Image Source: NHSRCL)

Gujarat (Metro Rail News): India’s ambitious first Bullet Train project is moving forward swiftly. Recently, sharing the progress of the 508 km long MAHSR corridor, National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) stated that Rail Level Slab is completed at 5 Bullet Train stations. The stations are Vapi, Bilimora, Surat, Anand and Ahmedabad.

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Internal-View-of-station (Image: NHSRCL)

The Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train corridor features  12 strategically planned stations along the alignment of 508 kms. Among 12 stations, Gujarat will have eight (08) stations starting from Sabarmati, Ahmedabad, Anand, Vadodara, Bharuch, Surat, Bilimora and Vapi, and Maharashtra will boast 4 stations i.e. Boisar, Virar, Thane and Mumbai.

Surat Bullet Train Station

The construction work on Bullet Train stations all along the alignment is progressing rapidly. In Gujarat, the foundational work for all 8 stations has been completed, and the construction of superstructures is well underway. 

The stations on the corridor will be equipped with all modern and advanced facilities and amenities for passengers. The stations will incorporate ticketing and waiting areas, business-class lounge, nursery, restrooms, smoking rooms, information booths, retail centres and a public information and announcement system.

Internal View of Station 2

Moreover, some stations will be developed as transport hubs through integration with all basic modes of transportation for better, faster and hassle-free connectivity to and from the station, such as autos, buses and tax

Bullet Train StationConcourse Level SlabRail Level SlabRemarks
Vapi425 m425 mCompleted
Bilimora425 m425 mCompleted
Surat450 m450 mCompleted
Bharuch425 m425 mOut of 425 m, 350 m is completed
Vadodara425 m425 mCasting of first-floor slab work in progress
Anand425 m425 mCompleted
Ahmedabad435 m435 mCompleted
Sabarmati425 m425 mFirst floor: All 9 slabs completedConcourse: Out of 9 slabs, 3 are completed

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