The Bullet train project’s work of the under-sea tunnel (21 Km approximately) featuring a 7 Km under sea passage has started. Out of 4.8 km between Ghansoli and Shilphata in Maharashtra, 4 km stretch is completed.
According to National High Speed Rail Corporation, construction work of entire corridor is in progress on elevated viaducts, major river bridges, station buildings and Tunnels . Total 393 kms of Pier construction, 311 kms of Girder launching (superstructure) and 333 kms of Girder casting have been completed. Total 127 kms of viaducts have been handed over to track contractor. Rail laying and erection of Overhead Equipment (OHE) masts commenced. Work of the only tunnel in Gujarat has been completed.
The Gujarat portion of the corridor between Vapi and Sabarmati is planned to be completed by Dec, 2027. The entire project (BKC to Sabarmati section) is expected to be completed by Dec, 2029. However, Bullet train project is a very complex and technology intensive Project. Exact timelines and cost for the completion of the project can be reasonably ascertained after the completion of all associated works of Civil Structures, Track, Electrical, Signaling & Telecommunication and supply of Trainsets.
The Bullet train will pass through the States of Gujarat, Maharashtra and Union Territory of Dadra & Nagar Haveli with 12 stations planned at Mumbai, Thane, Virar, Boisar, Vapi, Billimora, Surat, Bharuch, Vadodara, Anand, Ahmedabad and Sabarmati.
The Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) Project, having a length of 508 km is under execution with technical and financial assistance from Government of Japan. Total estimated cost of MAHSR project is approximately Rs.1,08,000 crores. Cumulative Financial expenditure of Rs. 78,839/- crore has been incurred on the project till 30.06.2025.
National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) has conducted detailed Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) study along with comprehensive Environment Management and Monitoring Plan (EMMoP). In addition to this a comprehensive Safety Health & Environment (SHE) manual has also been prepared.
A study on impact on mud flats of Thane Creek was conducted by Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) and they concluded that there is no effect of High-Speed Rail tunneling at a depth of 20 m from the bed level. During the tunneling construction all the recommendations of CSIR shall be implemented with continuous monitoring.
This information was provided by Union Minister Of Railways, Information & Broadcasting And Electronics & Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw in reply to an unstarred question in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday.
