Surat (Gujarat) [India], October 6 (ANI): In a major milestone for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor venture, the development of the primary Reinforced Concrete (RC) observe mattress commenced in Surat.
The venture marks the debut of the J-slab ballastless observe system in India, akin to the acclaimed Japanese Shinkansen.
Talking to ANI about this venture, H. L. Suthar, Principal Executive Director, Track and Design of NHSRCL, mentioned that the modern observe system incorporates pre-cast observe slabs, fastening units, and rails atop the RC observe mattress, which is constructed in-situ at a thickness of roughly 300mm for every particular person UP and Down observe line on the viaduct high.
The RC observe mattress’s width measures 2420 mm and it options RC anchors at 5-meter intervals to forestall longitudinal and lateral restraints on the observe slab.
Suthar additional knowledgeable that the RC anchors, with a diameter of 520 mm and a top of 260 mm, facilitate exact alignment, each horizontally and vertically, guaranteeing seamless prepare operations at speeds of as much as 320 Kmph.
“Contracts for track works in the entire Gujarat portion have been awarded, and material procurement for track works is well underway. Over 14000 MT of JIS rails and 50 moulds for casting track slabs have already been received from Japan”, he added.
It is notable that devoted factories, outfitted with state-of-the-art expertise, have been established to fabricate observe slabs assembly the stringent requirements required for HSR observe development.
Further, specialised development equipment, together with rail feeder automobiles, slab laying automobiles, and CAM (Cement Asphalt Mortar) laying automobiles, will likely be employed for observe works. To make sure the environment friendly execution of observe laying operations, intensive coaching and certification applications for Indian contractor personnel are being carried out in collaboration with Japan Railway Technical Services (JARTS).
It is pertinent to notice that spanning throughout 508 kilometres, the Mumbai – Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail hall will supply quick connectivity between the 2 monetary hubs situated within the states of Maharashtra and Gujarat in western India. After ranging from Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) space, the high-speed prepare operating at a pace of 320 km/h will revolutionise intercity journey within the area. It may have stops at 10 cities in between particularly Thane, Virar, Boisar, Vapi, Bilimora, Surat, Bharuch, Vadodara, Anand, and Ahmedabad and can terminate at Sabarmati.
The total journey will likely be accomplished in about two hours and 7 minutes with restricted stops (at Surat, Vadodara and Ahmedabad), which is considerably lower than the time taken by typical trains or highway journeys.
National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) was integrated on twelfth February 2016 below the Companies Act, 2013 with the article of financing, setting up, sustaining and managing the High-Speed Rail Corridor in India.
The Company has been modelled as a ‘Special Purpose Vehicle’ within the joint sector with fairness participation by the Central Government by means of the Ministry of Railways and two State Governments viz. Government of Gujarat and Government of Maharashtra. (ANI)