'A whole new vibe': Vaishnaw shares glimpse of bullet train project taking shape
The ambitious construction of India's inaugural bullet train segment is well underway in Thane and Palghar. Currently, over one hundred kilometers of pier work is in progress, with many piers poised for girders. This essential elevated route will host three elevated stations, while several mountain tunnels have successfully broken through. Additionally, significant bridge construction is ongoing,…
India's first bullet train project, stretching from Thane to Palghar, is taking shape, according to Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. The 135.45-kilometer elevated section cuts through diverse landscapes, featuring 124.027 kilometers of viaducts and bridges. As of Tuesday, construction is progressing at different stages along the route.
Over 100 kilometers of piers are currently under construction, while nearly 74 kilometers have been completed and are ready for viaduct girders. The project is supported by nine casting yards, seven full-span launching gantries, and eight SBS launching gantries, all actively operational in Maharashtra. Three elevated stations are being built: Thane, Virar, and Boisar, with Thane station featuring a 12-meter-high concourse to safeguard local mangroves.
Progress is also being made in the tunnels, with three of the seven planned mountain tunnels already breaking through, allowing for drainage, waterproofing, and lining work. The route will include 36 bridges and crossings, such as a 460-meter bridge over the Ulhas River, a 2.32-kilometer bridge over the Vaitarna River, and a 510-meter bridge over the Jagani River.
Overall, the project underscores the engineering efforts behind Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision to expand next-generation railway infrastructure under Vaishnaw's leadership.
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