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Time of India
3 days ago
- Climate
- Time of India
Vishwamitri cleared for monsoon flow amid bullet train work
Vadodara: With the monsoon approaching, the National High Speed Rail Corporation Ltd (NHSRCL) has begun removing temporary obstructions from the Vishwamitri river to ensure unimpeded water flow in areas affected by the Ahmedabad-Mumbai Bullet Train project. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) and a Gujarat State Human Rights Commission (GSHRC)-appointed expert committee had raised concerns about blockages in the river and stormwater channels due to ongoing infrastructure work by NHSRCL and the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). In response, officials from both agencies assured that all obstructions would be cleared before the onset of heavy rains. According to NHSRCL, the bullet train alignment intersects or runs alongside the Vishwamitri river at nine locations in and around Vadodara. The pier design adopted — circular in shape and spanning approximately 1.7km with 46 piers — has been engineered to allow unrestricted river flow, with pier diameters ranging from 4 to 5 metres, posing no hydrological obstruction. To prepare for the rains, NHSRCL reported that all construction debris, temporary crossings, and approach structures near the river have been removed. The agency has also implemented daily monitoring of water levels and flow rates during the peak monsoon season in major rivers. Additionally, NHSRCL highlighted its Crocodile Management and Conservation Plan, acknowledging the Vishwamitri's ecological significance as a natural crocodile habitat. The plan includes signage, emergency contacts, protective fencing and barricades to restrict crocodile movement into sensitive zones. Earlier this month, the project officials informed both the expert committee and VMC that several obstructions had already been removed, with remaining clearances and bank stabilisation works scheduled to be completed by June 15.
India.com
4 days ago
- Automotive
- India.com
Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Big Update: 17 Steel bridges now complete in Gujarat, new bridge weighs around…, top speed to be…
New Delhi: In a major development that promises to make the traveling experience of passengers comfortable and convenient, the Indian Railways has completed the eighth steel bridge of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project. This has marked nearly 50 percent progress on the 17 planned steel structures in the state. It is important to note that the latest bridge, a 100-metre-long span, was successfully launched over Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) tracks near Bharuch. A total of 28 such bridges have been planned on the entire Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor, with 17 in Gujarat. Here are some of the key details: The newly launched bridge weighs around 1,400 metric tons, stands 14.6 metres tall, and spans 14.3 metres wide. A total of 28 such bridges have been planned on the entire Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor, with 17 in Gujarat. It was fabricated at a workshop in Trichy and transported to the site using specially designed trailers. An 84-metre-long launching nose weighing about 600 metric tons was used to push the bridge into place. The structure was built using 55,300 high-strength Tor-Shear bolts, featuring elastomeric bearings and C5-grade protective coating, all engineered to ensure a lifespan of 100 years. To recall, the National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) had released a statement and informed that the bridge was assembled at the site at a height of 18 m from the ground on temporary trestles and was pulled with automatic mechanism of two semi-automatic jacks, each of capacity of 250 ton using mac-alloy bars. To minimise disruption to freight movement, the launch was executed through carefully phased traffic blocks on the DFC tracks. With this, the high-speed corridor in Gujarat section now has eight completed steel bridges at key locations including Surat, Vadodara, Nadiad, Silvassa and Bharuch.
Indian Express
5 days ago
- Indian Express
Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train: casting of first rail-level slab complete at Boisar station
Casting work for the first rail-level slab of the upcoming Boisar station under the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project was fully completed on Tuesday. The 40-metre by 37-metre slab was built using over 1,070 cubic metres of concrete and will act as the track-laying base for bullet trains. Boisar station, which is one of the main stops on the high-speed rail corridor, will have a total of nine such slabs at the rail level. Upon completion, the two-level station – with a concourse and a rail level – will be 425 metres long. The station will have a total built-up area of around 17,000 square metres, including 6,000 square metres at the concourse level. According to officials at the National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL), the work on Boisar station will include the use of approximately 8,000 metric tonnes of steel and 42,000 cubic metres of concrete. Once commissioned, the station is likely to boost connectivity to important areas like the proposed Vadhavan Port (23 km away), Boisar and Tarapur industrial areas, Tarapur Atomic Power Station, and some tourist hotspots like Kelwa Beach, Dahanu, Bordi and Hiradpada waterfalls. 'Boisar will have a vital role to play in the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail corridor, facilitating regional connectivity and economic growth. The architectural design of the station is based on the traditional fishing nets employed by Konkani fishermen, honouring the maritime heritage of the region,' said an NHSRCL official. Passenger facilities at the station will include paid and unpaid lounges, waiting areas, smoking areas, first aid facilities, toilets, drinking water facilities and retail outlets. Lifts and escalators will also be there to facilitate smooth movement between floors.
United News of India
5 days ago
- Business
- United News of India
Rupee drops by 24 paise to 86.24 against US dollar
Rupee drops by 24 paise to 86 24 against US dollar 17 Jun 2025 | 4:41 PM Mumbai, June 17 (UNI) The Rupee on Tuesday depreciated by 24 paise to close at 86.24, a two month low against the US dollar, on strong dollar demand by bankers and importers, as crude price rose amid rising geopolitical tensions. see more.. Siemens consortium wins India's first high-speed rail project worth Rs 4100 cr from NHSRCL 17 Jun 2025 | 3:52 PM Mumbai, June 17 (UNI) Siemens India on Tuesday said that the consortium led by Dineshchandra R Agrawal Infracon Private Limited, Siemens Limited, and Siemens Mobility GmbH been awarded a Rs 4,100 crore contract by National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL)—the implementing agency for India's first high-speed rail project. see more.. TRAI ties up with RBI, banks to launch pilot project for digital consent management 17 Jun 2025 | 1:52 PM Hyderabad/New Delhi, June 17 (UNI) The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Tuesday announced the launch of a pilot project for Digital Consent Management in collaboration with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and banks . see more.. India's engineering goods export sector continues to show resilience: EEPC India 17 Jun 2025 | 11:51 AM Kolkata, June 17 (UNI) India's engineering goods export sector continues to show resilience despite persistent global challenges, though it recorded a marginal dip in shipments during May 2025, the cumulative number stays positive, according to EEPC India. see more..
Time of India
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor: Siemens Consortium Secures ₹4,100 Crore Signalling Deal for Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train, ET Infra
Advt ETCS Level 2 to support 350 km/h operations By , ETInfra The National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) has awarded a ₹4,100-crore contract to a consortium comprising Dineshchandra R Agrawal Infracon, Siemens, and Siemens Mobility GmbH. The contract covers the signalling and telecommunications systems for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail corridor , a key component of India's National Rail Plan the total order value, Siemens's share stands at ₹1,230 crore. The company will be responsible for the design, installation, and long-term maintenance of European Train Control System (ETCS) Level 2-based signalling and train control technologies. The execution period is 54 months, with Siemens also tasked with providing maintenance services for 15 ETCS Level 2 system to be deployed by Siemens is designed to support train operations at speeds up to 350 km/h. It enables real-time train supervision, continuous wireless communication, and centralised traffic management. ETCS Level 2 is currently operational in more than 50 the contract award, Sunil Mathur, managing director and CEO of Siemens, said, 'As a consortium, we are proud to partner with National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited, in the high-speed rail project. This project reflects our commitment to ' Make in India ' and delivering technologies that promote sustainable and future-ready mobility.'
