The Bullet Train project is progressing at a steady pace, recently NHSRCL has successfully launched a 45 m Long SBS Span over Petlad Irrigation Canal for Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail Corridor, bringing the ambitious project one step closer to realisation.
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National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL), the executing agency for India’s pioneering bullet train project, has achieved another significant milestone by successfully launching a 45-metre-long SBS Span over the Petlad Irrigation Canal as part of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor. This achievement underscores the continuous progress being made in constructing the nation’s first high-speed rail network, bringing India closer to realising this transformative infrastructure project.
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Brief about Canal:
- Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project crossed over Petlad Canal (irrigation canal of Mahisagar river), Kheda district between Anand and Ahmedabad Bullet Train station.
- Width of the canal: 40 metres.
- In order to avoid obstruction in the water flow of the canal, a 45 m long span consisting of 19 segments was joined to complete the launching over the canal.
- This 46 km long canal is passing through 193 villages.
Some Recent Updates from NHSRCL:
Delegates from the International High-Speed Rail Association (IHRA) and the Japan Transport and Tourism Research Institute (JTTRI) recently visited the construction sites of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) Corridor in Mumbai. Their visit highlights the ongoing international collaboration and keen interest in India’s first bullet train project.
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NHSRCL recently organised a session on Artificial Intelligence to explore its transformative potential across various business functions. The session aimed to identify and harness AI-driven opportunities to enhance efficiency, innovation, and decision-making within the organisation.
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Mr. Vivek Kumar Gupta, MD of NHSRCL, along with the Directors, engaged in discussions on the latest developments and innovative solutions in high-speed railways globally with Mr. Masafumi Shukuri, Chairman, and Mr. Joseph Schmelzeis, Vice Chairman of the International High-Speed Rail Association (IHRA). The discussions also included participation from other senior IHRA executives and representatives from the Japan Transport and Tourism Research Institute (JTTRI), fostering a collaborative exchange of insights and expertise.
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A Knowledge Sharing Workshop on ‘Advanced Steel Bridge Fabrication’ was recently held in Bhuj, Gujarat, organised by NHSRCL in collaboration with North Western Railway and West Central Railway. The workshop brought together 12 skilled welders and technicians from Indian Railways to deepen their expertise and knowledge in advanced bridge fabrication techniques.
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Conclusion:
This milestone signifies NHSRCL’s ongoing advancement in the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor, marking a crucial step toward realising India’s first high-speed rail network and underscoring the project’s transformative impact on national infrastructure.
Source: NHSRCL – Press Release | Featured Image Credit: NHSRCL
