The Bullet Train project has reached another milestone with the completion of the rail level slab at five stations: Vapi, Bilimora, Surat, Anand, and Ahmedabad. These stations form a crucial part of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail corridor, bringing the vision of high-speed rail travel in India closer to reality.
More Details:
Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail corridor is advancing rapidly under the National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL). Recently, significant progress was made with the completion of the Rail Level Slab at five key Bullet Train stations: Vapi, Bilimora, Surat, Anand, and Ahmedabad. This milestone marks a critical step in the project, bringing the high-speed rail network closer to operational reality.
Key Progress of Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Stations in Gujarat:
- Rail Level Slab of Five Bullet Train Stations (Vapi, Bilimora, Surat, Anand and Ahmedabad) is completed.
- Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train corridor will dot 12 stations along the alignment of 508 kms.
- Gujarat will have eight (08) stations starting from Sabarmati, Ahmedabad, Anand, Vadodara, Bharuch, Surat, Bilimora and Vapi and four (04) in Maharashtra i.e. Boisar, Virar, Thane and Mumbai.
- The construction work on Bullet Train stations all along the alignment are progressing rapidly.
- The foundation work on all 8 stations in Gujarat is completed and the construction of superstructures is at an advanced stage.
Amenities to be Provided:
- The stations on the corridor will have all modern and advanced facilities and amenities for passengers.
- There will be ticketing and waiting areas, business-class lounge, nursery, restrooms, smoking rooms, information booths, retail centres and public information and announcement system.
- Moreover, some stations will be developed as a transport hub through integration with all basic modes of transportation for better, faster and hassle-free connectivity to and from the station, such as autos, buses and taxis.
Progress of Stations in Gujarat:
| Bullet Train Station | Concourse Level Slab | Rail Level Slab | Remarks |
| Vapi | 425 m | 425 m | Completed |
| Bilimora | 425 m | 425 m | Completed |
| Surat | 450 m | 450 m | Completed |
| Bharuch | 425 m | 425 m | Out of 425 m, 350 m is completed |
| Vadodara | 425 m | 425 m | Casting of first floor slab work in progress |
| Anand | 425 m | 425 m | Completed |
| Ahmedabad | 435 m | 435 m | Completed |
| Sabarmati | 425 m | 425 m | First floor: All 9 slabs completed Concourse: Out of 9 slabs, 3 are completed |
Conclusion:
This development not only signifies a major step forward in the construction of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail corridor but also promises to provide state-of-the-art facilities and seamless connectivity for passengers, revolutionising rail travel in India.
Source: NHSRCL – Press Release | Images Credit: NHSRCL
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