The Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail or the MAHSR project is advancing steadily with the imminent launch of the first span of a steel bridge in Nadiad, Gujarat. This milestone, expected this month, marks a significant step forward in India’s ambitious bullet train corridor. Here are all of the other important details that you would need to know about the first make-in-India steel bridge for the bullet train.
Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train: First Make-In-India Steel Bridge
According to an article that was recently published by NDTV, the indigenously fabricated steel bridge measures a total of 200 metres. It weighs approximately 1,500 metric tonnes and measures 14.3 metres in width and 14.6 metres in height.
Manufactured at the Salasar workshop near Hapur in Uttar Pradesh, it incorporates cutting-edge technology. This includes an innovative C-5 painting system and Tor Shear Type High Strength Bolts (TTHSB). These technical specifications ensure the structure’s longevity, with a projected lifespan of 100 years.
Steel bridges, which typically span 40 to 45 metres, are ideal for highway, expressway and railway crossings. The MAHSR project will feature a total of 28 such bridges — 17 in Gujarat and 11 in Maharashtra — demonstrating the scale of infrastructure development underway.
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Inspects Station
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw recently inspected the Ahmedabad Railway Station Redevelopment Project and provided a progress update on the bullet train initiative. According to the minister, 360 kilometres of the project have been completed.
There have also been notable advancements in the Maharashtra section, including approximately two kilometres of the undersea tunnel. The bullet train project, developed in collaboration with Japan, represents a significant investment in India’s transport infrastructure, with a sanctioned cost of ₹1,08,000 crore.
The corridor will connect major business hubs, including Mumbai, Surat, Vadodara and Ahmedabad, traversing high-growth regions across Gujarat and Maharashtra. Beyond enhancing regional connectivity, this infrastructure project is expected to stimulate economic development and create substantial employment opportunities in western India.
The implementation of advanced engineering techniques and the use of domestically manufactured components align with the ‘Make in India’ initiative, showcasing the country’s growing capabilities in infrastructure development.
The Nadiad Bridge is scheduled for completion by August, contributing to the overall progress of this transformative transportation project.
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