A cutting-edge track slab manufacturing facility near Surat is accelerating the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) project. Using advanced Shinkansen technology, the factory produces 120 ballastless slabs daily, supporting India’s bullet train with high precision and efficiency. This milestone ensures robust infrastructure for the nation’s first high-speed rail corridor.
Location Advantage:
Strategically located near the rail alignment in Kim Village, Surat, the factory ensures efficient logistics and timely delivery of slabs to construction sites.
Production Capacity:
The factory produces 120 reinforced concrete track slabs daily, each weighing 3.9 tonnes. The facility is equipped to manufacture 96,000 J-slabs, catering to 237 km of the MAHSR corridor.
Factory Features:
Spanning 19 acres, with a 7-acre manufacturing plant, the facility includes three dedicated bays for simultaneous slab production. A stacking capacity of 10,000 slabs supports seamless storage and dispatch operations.
Advanced Production Process:
Using automated systems for rebar cages, concrete pouring, and steam curing, the factory ensures precision and strength in every slab. After a 28-day curing period, slabs are transported to the construction base for installation.
Machinery and Technology:
Specialized machinery, including Flash Butt Welding Machines and Track Slab Laying Cars, facilitates efficient rail panel welding and track slab installation. Cement Asphalt Mortar Injection Cars ensure alignment precision during installation.
Project Progress:
As of November 29, 2024, 9,775 slabs have been cast and are being laid on the viaduct. Additional facilities in Anand, Gujarat, contribute to the project, with over 22,000 slabs cast, covering 110 track km.
MAHSR Overview:
Spanning 508 km, the MAHSR project includes 12 stations, viaducts, and tunnels under construction. With a focus on sustainability and efficiency, the project leverages Japanese expertise and technology.
Conclusion:
The track slab factory near Surat exemplifies India’s technological advancements and commitment to high-speed rail infrastructure. As the MAHSR project progresses, this facility plays a vital role in achieving a world-class bullet train network, setting the foundation for transformative rail connectivity and economic growth in the region.
Source: NHSRCL – Press Release | Images Credit: NHSRCL
