New Delhi [India], February 12 (ANI): The Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) Project, spanning 508 km, is presently below execution with technical and monetary help from the Government of Japan. The mission is being deliberate and constructed totally on an elevated viaduct.
The design for stations on the hall gives for safety measures like managed entry factors, baggage scanners, DFMDs (Door Frame Metal Detectors), CCTV(Closed-Circuit Television) cameras, and many others.
The expertise and technical capabilities being developed by means of the MAHSR mission, significantly in observe building, superior signalling, Rolling Stock manufacturing & upkeep, mission administration and many others., are anticipated to supply a powerful basis for future high-speed rail corridors within the nation. With the achieve of such experience, India will strengthen its place for planning and decision-making within the HSR Sector, based on an official launch from the Ministry of Railways.
This data was offered by the Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, in a reply to questions within the Lok Sabha.
Long-span metal truss girders are being fabricated in Indian workshops, supported by analytical modelling and area measurements to strengthen home HSR design functionality. Heavy building equipment used for full-span launching has been indigenised and is now being manufactured in India. Most slab observe supplies and specialised observe machines are being developed and produced by Indian producers, boosting home manufacturing functionality. Design variations and element concerning dynamic evaluation are being dealt with by Indian businesses in collaboration with IITs, with superior dynamic evaluation instruments and design charts developed to construct long-term HSR experience.
For innovation, the full-span launching technique was adopted for the primary time to launch 40 m prestressed field girders (~1000 MT), enabling quicker launch instances of 16 hours. Indigenous noise obstacles are being put in alongside the elevated hall to minimise noise for close by residents. Advanced simulation instruments for OHE-pantograph interplay and a simulation mannequin for designing the traction energy provide have been developed with IIT Delhi for correct design and planning. An underground station is being constructed with provision for a future 90 m excessive constructing on the identical basis. Indigenously developed Rail Turnover Prevention Device (RTPD) is launched to boost security throughout derailments, the discharge famous.
Indian Engineers and Skilled employees (approx. 1000 nos.) have been skilled for Japanese methodology, and presently, observe works are being executed below their supervision. A Special Track coaching facility has been created at Surat for coaching and common refresher programs.
HSR stations are being designed as metropolis gateways reflecting native id, with superior security measures resembling managed entry factors, baggage scanners, Door Frame Metal Detectors (DFMDs) and Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) surveillance.
Safety-focused design contains anti-vibration measures, wind-pressure administration in station roofs and provisions like anti-vibration hangers, clamps and bolting plates built-in throughout building.
Passenger comfort is ensured by means of ample parking, drop-off areas and seamless multimodal connectivity with coordinated metropolis grasp planning.
Sustainable and energy-efficient options are aligned with the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) Platinum requirements.
Greater emphasis has been placed on Geo Technical Investigations (GTI) to make certain of structural adequacy and to rule out the opportunity of geological surprises.
The GTI has been usually carried out at 100 m, and at shorter intervals in case of particular buildings. A brand new geotech lab has additionally been arrange, as per the discharge.
A excessive stage of safety has additionally been adopted for operational areas and buildings housing delicate tools to make sure passenger security.
Civil engineering buildings are designed and constructed as per finest worldwide practices, with designs validated by a Japanese High-Level Committee. To improve earthquake security, buildings have been designed contemplating related seismic zones, with metal and damper stoppers offered on viaducts and bridges to stop dislodgement, together with the set up of an Earthquake Early Warning System (EQEWS).
The Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) Project (508 km) is passing by means of the States of Gujarat, Maharashtra and Union Territory of Dadra & Nagar Haveli with 12 stations deliberate at Mumbai, Thane, Virar, Boisar, Vapi, Billimora, Surat, Bharuch, Vadodara, Anand, Ahmedabad and Sabarmati.
The total land (1389.5 Ha.) for the MAHSR mission has been acquired. All Statutory Clearances have been obtained. All 1651 utilities have been shifted. The delay in land acquisition within the State of Maharashtra has impacted the mission until 2021. The land acquisition picked up in 2022 in Maharashtra, based on a launch.
Out of the whole 12 stations, basis works have been accomplished at 8 stations (Vapi, Bilimora, Surat, Bharuch, Anand, Vadodara, Ahmedabad, and Sabarmati). In the Maharashtra part, basis work is in progress at 3 stations (Thane, Virar, Boisar), and excavation work at BKC station is close to completion, and Casting of base slab began.
17 river bridges have been accomplished. Work is upfront stage for 4 main 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, the discharge famous.
Civil works at Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) are progressing satisfactorily. Excavation works have achieved about 91% progress, and concreting works are at varied phases, with 100% completion of the basement slab at Level-4. The work of the under-sea tunnel (roughly 21 km) has commenced, out of which 4.8 km of tunnel between Ghansoli and Shilphata in Maharashtra has been accomplished.
In line with the Make in India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiatives, Indian Railways is selling indigenous manufacturing of high-speed rail methods and elements to cut back import dependence. Building on the success of Vande Bharat, Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in collaboration with M/s Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML) is designing and manufacturing high-speed practice units with a design velocity of 280 kmph.
Land acquisition for the mission has been carried out in accordance with relevant legal guidelines, and affected individuals have been compensated as per the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act and related State insurance policies. Rehabilitation and resettlement measures, together with further advantages and solatium, have been undertaken in coordination with State Governments.
The MAHSR hall is designed for high-frequency operations with substantial passenger-carrying capability. Ticket pricing is proposed to be aggressive with respect to present rail/air journey choices. The viability of the mission has been assessed on a long-term foundation, taking into consideration projected passenger demand, financial advantages, time financial savings and regional growth.
The Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) Project (508 km) is the one HSR Project below execution with technical and monetary help from the Government of Japan. Expenditure amounting to 86,939/- crore has been incurred on the mission until 31.12.2025.
Ministry of Railways has taken up the development of two Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFC), viz. Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC) from Ludhiana to Sonnagar (1337 Km) and the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC) from Jawaharlal Nehru Port Terminal (JNPT) to Dadri (1506 Km), at a complete price of 1,24,005 Cr. The work on EDFC has been accomplished and commissioned. In WDFC, 1404 RKm out of a complete of 1506 RKm has been accomplished and commissioned. The steadiness work on the WDFC from the Vaitarna-JNPT part (102 Rkm) has been taken up.
DFC has contributed to creating further paths on the standard community by diverting freight visitors to EDFC and WDFC. Presently, 406 common trains per day are being run on these corridors. (ANI)