Progress Continues on High-Speed Ahmedabad-Mumbai Bullet Train Project with Completion of 13th Steel Bridge in Gujarat, See Details
In a significant milestone reflecting Indian Railways’ commitment to safe, modern and passenger-centric infrastructure, a 100 m long ‘Make in India’ steel bridge has been successfully completed over the underground metro tunnel in Ahmedabad district for the Mumbai–Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project. This is the 13th steel bridge completed in Gujarat, out of a total of 17 steel bridges planned in the state, strengthening high-speed rail connectivity while ensuring the safety of existing urban transport systems.
Weighing 1,098 metric tons, the steel bridge is located parallel to the Ahmedabad–Sabarmati main line of Western Railways. The structure measures 14 metres in height and 15.5 metres in width. It was fabricated in a workshop at Wardha, Maharashtra, and transported to the site on trailers, highlighting indigenous manufacturing capability under the ‘Make in India’ initiative.
To facilitate the assembly of the main structure, a temporary platform measuring 11.5 x 100 metres was constructed at the site. The bridge has been constructed using approximately 45,186 Tor-Shear Type High Strength (TTHS) bolts and is coated with protective painting along with elastomeric bearings, ensuring enhanced durability, long service life and passenger safety.
This achievement underscores Indian Railways’ focused efforts to deliver safe, reliable and future-ready infrastructure for passengers and the common public, while seamlessly integrating high-speed rail projects with existing urban transport networks.