The Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project achieved a significant milestone with the completion of the Vatrak River bridge in Gujarat. This bridge, located between the Anand and Ahmedabad stations, marks an important step forward in building India’s first high-speed rail network.
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A major milestone was achieved by the NHSRCL in the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project with the completion of the river bridge over the Vatrak River in the Kheda district of Gujarat. This new bridge is a critical component of the high-speed rail corridor, located between the Anand and Ahmedabad Bullet Train stations. The completion of this bridge underscores the progress being made in the construction of India’s first bullet train network.
Image Credit (representational): NHSRCL
Key Points:
- Bridge Specifications: The Vatrak River bridge spans 280 metres in length and consists of seven full-span girders, each 40 metres long.
- Structural Details: The bridge is supported by eight circular piers, ranging in height from 9 to 16 metres, with diameters of 3.5 to 4 metres.
- Strategic Location: Positioned between the Anand and Ahmedabad stations, the Vatrak River bridge is approximately 25 kilometres from the Anand station and 30 kilometres from the Ahmedabad station.
- Project Status: The Vatrak River bridge is the 10th out of a planned 24 river bridges for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project. The completion of the Mohar River bridge marks another significant advancement in the segment between Anand and Ahmedabad.
- Geographical Context: The Vatrak River originates in the hills of Dungarpur, Rajasthan, and enters Gujarat near Moydi village in the Meghraj taluka.
Image Credit (representational): NHSRCL
Conclusion:
The completion of the Vatrak River bridge represents a pivotal step forward in the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project, reflecting the project’s rapid progress and the ongoing commitment to building India’s first high-speed rail network. With 10 out of 24 river bridges now completed, the project is steadily moving towards its goal of revolutionising rail travel in India.
Source: NHSRCL – Press Release | Featured Image Credit: NHSRCL
