The Bullet Train project achieved another feat, a 260 m long PSC bridge over NH 48 at Navsari has been completed for Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project. This engineering feat brings India closer to realising the vision of high-speed travel, marking another critical step in the development of the country’s first Bullet Train corridor.
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The Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail project spearheaded by the National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) has achieved a significant milestone with the successful completion of a 260-metre-long Pre-Stressed Concrete (PSC) bridge over National Highway – 48 in Navsari, Gujarat. The bridge is located between Surat and Bilimora Bullet Train station.
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Key Information of the Recent Work:
- Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train corridor is crossing over National Highway 48 between Delhi & Chennai (passing through Gujarat & Maharashtra) at Amadpore village, Navsari district, Gujarat through elevated viaduct.
- This 260 metre long bridge is the First PSC Balanced Cantilever bridge completed over the highway by SBS (Span by Span) method.
- The bridge comprises 104 segments with four spans of configuration 50m + 80m + 80m + 50m.
- The bridge is located between Surat and Bilimora Bullet Train station.
- Since, NH 48 is one of the busiest highways in the country, the launching over the highway was completed with meticulous planning and precision of execution.
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The Bullet Train Project is Progressing at a Rapid Pace in Surat:
- Surat is swiftly transforming into a major infrastructure hub. Enhancing this development, the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project ushers in a new era of high-speed travel through the city.
- The track construction base and the Track Slab Manufacturing Facility (TSMF) in Surat, Gujarat, established to assess the track construction progress for the Bullet Train project.
- The 450m long concourse and 450m rail level of Surat HSR station of Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) Corridor has also been completed.
Conclusion:
The successful completion of this bridge not only showcases India’s advancing engineering capabilities but also underscores the meticulous planning and execution required for such a complex project. As the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail corridor continues to take shape, each milestone brings the nation closer to the dawn of high-speed rail travel, promising to transform connectivity and set new standards in infrastructure development.
Source: NHSRCL – Press Release | Featured Image Credit: NHSRCL
