The National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) is progressing with the construction of the 508-km Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) corridor, also known as the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project. The corridor will pass through Maharashtra, Gujarat and the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli. In Maharashtra, the project is being developed across Thane and Palghar, covering a mix of urban, hilly and environmentally sensitive terrain. One of the key stations on this stretch is the upcoming Thane Bullet Train Station, whose design has been adapted to the area’s ecological surroundings. Want to know more about Thane Station design? Scroll down.
Thane Bullet Train Station To Rise 12 Metres Above Ground
The Thane station will consist of an elevated concourse located approximately 12 metres above the natural ground level. According to NHSRCL, the design has been planned to minimise the impact on the mangroves in the eco-sensitive area surrounding the station. The elevated structure will distinguish Thane station from conventional ground-level railway stations, enabling the project to accommodate the area’s environmental conditions. The station is also located near the Ulhas River, influencing another distinctive aspect of its design. The roof of the station’s entrance building draws inspiration from the shape and movement of waves, reflecting its proximity to the river.
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The Thane station is part of the 135.45-km elevated Maharashtra section of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad HSR corridor, which runs from Shilphata in Thane district to Zaroli village near the Maharashtra-Gujarat border. The section will feature three elevated stations: Thane, Virar and Boisar.
Bullet Train Route To Feature Tunnels, Major River Bridges
A major portion of the Maharashtra stretch is being built using viaducts and bridges. Of the 135.45-km section, around 124.027 km will consist of viaducts and bridges, enabling the high-speed rail line to navigate the region’s varied terrain. The route will also include seven mountain tunnels, with three having already achieved breakthrough. Work involving drainage, waterproofing and tunnel lining is currently progressing in several tunnels.
Several major river bridges are also under construction, including a 460-metre bridge over the Ulhas River, a 2.32-km bridge over the Vaitarna River and a 510-metre bridge over the Jagani River. In addition, the Maharashtra section will feature 36 bridges and crossings, including 12 steel bridges spanning major railway lines, the Ulhas River, the Mumbai-Nashik Highway and other important locations.
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Construction of piers is now underway across more than 100 km of the route, with around 74 km of piers ready to receive viaduct girders. To support the work, nine casting yards, seven full-span launching gantries and eight SBS launching gantries are operational across Maharashtra.
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Where will the bullet train station be in Thane?
The bullet train station for Thane on the Mumbai–Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail corridor is located at Datiwali Village near Diva Gaon and Shilphata in the Thane district.