Training of first batch of engineers for bullet train project begins

Training for for the first batch of 16 Indian engineers — for laying of tracks for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project — has begun in Surat, an official release stated Monday.

“The training of Indian engineers and leaders has started for the High-Speed Rail Track system for Mumbai-Ahmedabad HSR corridor (MAHSR), for T-2 Package (covering 237 km between Vapi and Vadodara),” it stated. About 20 Japanese experts will be imparting intensive training to the Indian engineers, supervisors, and technicians and certify their skills.

The ballastless or Slab Track System (popularly known as the J Slab track system) – as used in Japanese Shinkansen HSR – will be used for India’s first HSR project.

The training will be imparted by JARTS (a non-profit in Japan), nominated by JICA (the funding agency of the MAHSR project), by Japanese experts in relevant fields.

There will be 15 different courses covering all aspects.