The Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor, India’s first bullet train project, has crossed a significant milestone with the successful completion of the Vishwamitri River bridge in Vadodara, Gujarat. This development marks the clearance of one of the most complex urban engineering challenges on the route. Spanning a densely populated area, the construction of the bridge required precise planning and execution, and its completion paves the way for uninterrupted progress through one of the busiest stretches of the corridor.
Alongside this, the National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) has announced the completion of 17 out of the 21 major river bridges planned in the Gujarat section of the corridor. This achievement highlights the rapid pace at which the infrastructure work is advancing, especially in Gujarat, where the majority of the civil construction is taking place. These bridges are crucial components of the 508-kilometre-long bullet train route, ensuring structural stability, safety, and connectivity across varied geographical landscapes.
With each milestone, the bullet train project is moving closer to its goal of revolutionizing high-speed travel in India. Once operational, the train is expected to significantly reduce travel time between Mumbai and Ahmedabad to just around two hours, compared to the current seven-hour journey by road. The Vishwamitri bridge completion also reinforces India’s growing capabilities in executing large-scale, high-precision infrastructure projects, combining speed with sustainability and modern engineering excellence.
