There has been a major success in the construction of the country’s first bullet train. Construction of 300 km of Viadct (upper bridge route) has been completed under the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-speed Rail Project (MAHSR).
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav gave information about this big achievement through a video clip on X (first Twitter) on 20 May.
🔧 What is a Viadct?
To run the bullet train at a high speed, reduce the problem of land acquisition and protect it from crossings, this entire track is being prepared on the viaduct made at height. These large concrete are made with Gardar and support.
🇮🇳 “J-Slab” track technology for the first time in India
Japan’s Shinkansen technology is being used in this project. The J-Slab Ballastless track is first laid in Surat. It is considered a very strong and ideal technique for speed.
🏞 Rivers also work on rivers
Viaders have been prepared at the 6 major rivers of Gujarat – Par, Poorna, Mindola, Ambika, Auranga and Vengania. These rivers are located in Navsari and Valsad districts.
🏗 Other construction also in progress
The 350 meter long hill tunnel has been completed in Valsad.
The 70 meter long first steel bridge is ready in Surat.
Noise barriers are also being installed in many sections.
🇯🇵 When was the foundation stone laid?
The foundation of this project was laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the then Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on 14 September 2017.
📊 Bullet train project’s main information – at a glance
The category information project was named Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) Total distance around 508 km, so far prepared Viadact 300 km Viadct Technology Segmenal and Full-Span Box Girder Track Technology J-Slab Balestles 14 September 2017 Major rivers Paar, Poorna, Mhedola, Ambika, Aurangia, Vengania Monitoring Institution National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL)