Maharashtra (Metro Rail News): The Bullet train project advanced as the National High-Speed Rail Corporation Ltd. (NHSRCL) called for bids for the third and final track contract (T-1) of the 508.17 Km Mumbai Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor.
Package T-1 (Bullet train project)
Work scope: The scope of work for Package T-1 includes designing, supplying, and building tracks, including testing and commissioning, for a double-line high-speed railway between Zaroli Village (km. 156.600) and Mumbai Station at Bandra-Kurla complex (MAHSR km. -0.255) on a Design-Build lump sum price basis.
Accordingly, T-1’s scope comprises track work at:
- 1.028 km Package C-1 (underground BKC Station being built by MEIL – HCC JV)
- 20.377 km Package C-2 (underground tunnel by Afcons Infrastructure)
- 135.45 km Package C-3 (three stations and an elevated viaduct by Larsen & Toubro)
The Mumbai – Ahmedabad bullet train project consists of three track projects:
| PACKAGE | SCOPE | STATUS |
| T-1 ( Maharashtra ) | Design, supply, and construction of the track and related works for 156.855 km of track between Zaroli Village on the MH/GJ border and the HSR station at BKC/Mumbai. | Bids are invited for this project. |
| T-2 ( Gujarat) | Track, track-related works such as designing, supplying, and construction between Zaroli Village and Vadodara for a 237.10 km long track. | Construction going on under IRCON International |
| T-3 (Gujarat) | Track-related work between Sabarmati Depot and workshops and Vadodara, including design, supply, and construction of the track for 114.60 km long track. | Construction work going on under Larsen and Toubro |
J – Slab Track System (High-Speed Rail Project)
The Bullet Train project will use a unique J -Slab track system instead of the typical ballasted track system used in main-line railway lines.
The J-Slab Track structure is a distinctive feature of the Japanese High-Speed Railway, generally known as Shinkansen. Japan is credited with the invention of slab track, which has now developed into a synonym for high-speed track.
According to Japanese experience, J- Slab Track appears to come out on top when it comes to life cycle costs, even if its initial construction costs are roughly 1.3 times more than those of traditional ballasted tracks.
Mumbai – Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project
Moreover, the Mumbai- Ahmedabad bullet train project is India’s first bullet train project connecting a 508.17 km long route from Mumbai( Maharashtra) to Ahmedabad ( Gujarat) featuring 12 stations at an estimated cost of Rs. 1.1 lakh. The project is currently under construction and expected to be completed by 2026.
The project has witnessed a lot of progress and advancement during its construction. Many of the developments related to the project can be observed on our website.
