Milestone Achievement: 100-Meter Steel Bridge Launched Over Railway Tracks for India's First Bullet Train Project

The National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) has successfully installed a massive 100-meter steel bridge over four railway tracks in Surat, Gujarat, marking significant progress in the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project. The 1,432-metric-tonne steel structure, fabricated in Bhuj and transported by road, spans across Western Railway and Dedicated Freight Corridor tracks. This engineering feat, completed between January 28 and February 5, 2025, showcases India's growing technical capabilities under the 'Make in India' initiative. The bridge installation is part of the larger 508-kilometer bullet train corridor that aims to revolutionize travel between Mumbai and Ahmedabad.

Source: National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited