Railways eyes multi-modal integration of bullet train stations with Mumbai local trains, metro

The Union Minister was responding to questions raised by Lok Sabha MPs Dr Shrikant Eknath Shinde, Shrirang Appa Chandu Barne, Naresh Ganpat Mhaske, Ravindra Dattaram Waikar and Bharti Pardhi, who sought details on the latest progress of the bullet train project, including the timeline for the commencement of trial runs on the Vapi–Virar–BKC section.

Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train route, stations

The Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project is passing through Gujarat, Maharashtra and Union Territory of Dadra & Nagar Haveli with 12 stations planned at Mumbai, Thane, Virar, Boisar, Vapi, Billimora, Surat, Bharuch, Vadodara, Anand, Ahmedabad and Sabarmati.

Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project: Latest update

Out of total 12 stations, foundation works has been completed at 8 stations (Vapi, Bilimora, Surat, Bharuch, Anand, Vadodara, Ahmedabad, and Sabarmati). In Maharashtra section, foundation work is in progress at 3 stations (Thane, Virar, Boisar) and excavation work at BKC station is near completion and Casting of base slab started. 17 river bridges have been completed. Work is in advance stage for 4 major river bridges (Narmada, Mahi, Tapti and Sabarmati) in Gujarat & in progress in 4 river bridges in Maharashtra. Work on Depots (Thane, Surat and Sabarmati) is in full swing.

Vaishnaw said that bullet train project is a very complex and technology intensive Project. “Exact timelines for the completion of the project can be reasonably ascertained after the completion of all associated works of Civil
Structures, Track, Electrical, Signaling & Telecommunication and supply of Trainsets,” he added.