New Delhi : The National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) has completed the construction of the first steel bridge for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail Corridor in Surat city, Gujarat. The bridge is located over National Highway-53 and is 70 meters long and 673 metric tons in weight.
This is the first of 28 steel bridges that are planned to be built along the corridor. NHSRCL spokesperson Sushma Gaur said that about 70,000 metric tons of steel will be used in the construction of these steel bridges.
The steel bridge is a significant milestone in the development of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail Corridor, which is India's first bullet train project. The corridor is expected to be completed by 2026 and will reduce the travel time between Mumbai and Ahmedabad from over six hours to just two hours.
The steel bridge is also a testament to India's growing expertise in infrastructure development. The bridge was constructed using Japanese expertise and Indian indigenous technological and material capabilities, in line with the Make-in-India vision.
The NHSRCL is using steel bridges for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail Corridor because they are considered to be the most suitable type of bridge for crossing national highways, expressways, and railway lines. Steel bridges are also more durable and require less maintenance than other types of bridges.
The completion of the first steel bridge for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail Corridor is a major achievement for the NHSRCL and the Indian government. It is a sign of India's commitment to developing world-class infrastructure and to providing its citizens with the best possible transportation options.
