On Friday, Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw, along with the Japan’s Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Hiromasa Nakano has inspected the construction of the Surat stretch of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) bullet train project.
The Japanese Minister received a warm welcome on his arrival at the Surat Airport, marking a vibrant begin to his visit. Along with Indian Minister, he checked key aspects of High-Rail site project, both the ministers witnessed the installation of the J-slab ballast-less track system on the viaduct, ANI reported.
The inspection also reviewed significant aspects of the project during their visit, including the advanced track slab laying car and the track slab adjustment facility, both key components.
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The leaders travelled via Vande Bharat Express from Surat to Mumbai and expressed satisfaction with the adherence to quality standards and commended the impressive construction of Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) bullet train station in Mumbai.
This visit demonstrates the strong cooperation between the two countries in realising India’s first bullet train project. Surat, in particular, is poised for major transformation with its upcoming high-speed railway station. It is designed keeping passenger comfort in mind, the station will have serene interiors, skylights for natural light and well-ventilated platforms, ensuring a smooth and pleasant travel experience.
For enhancing convenience, a Multi-Modal Integration plan has been drawn up in collaboration with Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) and Surat Urban Development Authority (SUDA) under the project for Station Area Development along the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail project (SMART).
This will make it easy for the passengers to switch between metro trains, buses, taxis, autos and other local transport. The improved connectivity will reduce travel time and also ensure smoother traffic flow around the station.
The Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train corridor is 508 km long. Out of 508 km, construction progress is noteworthy—323 km of viaduct and 399 km of pier work have been completed. The project also includes 17 river bridges, five pre-stressed concrete (PSC) bridges, and nine steel bridges, showcasing the scale and engineering wonder behind it.
Inputs from ANI
