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Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the completion of 300 km of viaduct for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train. Excavation at the Bandra Kurla Complex station is 76% done, with platforms planned 26 metres underground. The station will have six platforms, each long enough for 16-coach trains, and connect to metro and road networks. The project is being executed by the National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited.

Key Points: Ashwini Vaishnaw Announces 300 km Bullet Train Viaduct Completion

  • 300 km viaduct completed on Mumbai-Ahmedabad route
  • 76% excavation done at BKC underground station
  • Platform depth planned at 26 metres below ground
  • Six platforms to accommodate 16-coach bullet trains
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Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw shares update on Bullet Train Project, says 300 km viaduct completed

Railways Minister shares progress on Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train, with 300 km viaduct built and 76% excavation done at BKC station.

"300 km viaduct completed. -- Bullet Train Project. - Ashwini Vaishnaw"

New Delhi, May 20

Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw shared an update on the country's ambitious Bullet Train Project on Tuesday, announcing the completion of 300 kilometres of viaduct.

Taking to his official handle on X, the minister posted a video along with the caption, "300 km viaduct completed. -- Bullet Train Project."

The project is being implemented by the National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL).

Approximately 76 per cent of the excavation work has been completed on the Mumbai bullet train station located at Bandra Kurla Complex, which is the only underground station on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor.

According to a release, 14.2 lakh cubic metres of the excavation work has been completed. 18.7 lakh cubic metres of earthwork must be excavated from this site.Three batching plants of 120 cum/hr capacity are functional at site.

Batching plants are provided with an ice plant and a chiller plant that help control concrete temperature.

The site is provided with a modern concrete lab, with facilities like a Water Permeability Test, a Rapid Chloride Penetration Test, etc. All concrete tests are conducted at the site, and samples are intermittently sent to a reputed lab.

Base Slab is being cast with M-60 grade of temperature-controlled concrete. Each base slab casting required 3,000 to 4,000 cubic metres of concrete at controlled temperatures, which is being produced by in-situ batching plants and chiller plants.

The platform is planned at a depth of about 26 metres below ground level. There will be three floors including platform, concourse and service floor. Excavation for the said work is being done till a depth of 32 metres (approx. 100 ft) from the ground level, which is equivalent to a 10-storey building.

The station will have six platforms, each approximately 415 m long (sufficient to accommodate a 16-coach bullet train). It will be connected to the metro and the road.

Two entry/exit points are planned, one to facilitate access to the nearby Metro station of Metro Line 2B, and the other towards the MTNL building.

The station has been planned in a way that ample space is available for passenger movement and amenities at the concourse and platform level.

A dedicated skylight provision has been made for natural lighting.

- ANI

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Rahul K.
Finally some solid progress! The bullet train will revolutionize travel between Mumbai and Ahmedabad. Hope they maintain this pace and complete it before 2028. The underground station at BKC sounds impressive - 26m depth is no joke! 🇮🇳🚄
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Priya M.
While the engineering is commendable, I worry about ticket pricing. Will ordinary Indians be able to afford this? The project cost is already ₹1.1 lakh crore. Hope they introduce some subsidized fares for common people, not just business travelers.
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Arjun S.
The technical details show world-class planning - temperature-controlled concrete, skylight provisions, metro integration. But what about safety measures? Japan's Shinkansen has zero fatalities since 1964. We need that level of safety commitment.
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Neha T.
Great to see Make in India in action! The project is creating so many jobs and boosting local industries. But I hope they're also training Indian engineers in high-speed rail technology, not just depending on Japanese expertise. Skill development is key!
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Vikram J.
The environmental impact worries me. 300 km viaduct means massive land use changes. Are they doing enough afforestation to compensate? Also, what about noise pollution in residential areas along the route? Need more transparency on these aspects.
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Smita R.
As someone who travels frequently between these cities, I can't wait! The 2-hour journey will be life-changing compared to current options. But please ensure good last-mile connectivity - what's the point of fast train if I get stuck in Mumbai traffic afterwards?
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Karan P.

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