Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project: Bridge Between Boisar And Vapi Completed

A major step forward was achieved on June 16 with the successful launch of a 100-metre-long steel bridge over the Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) tracks near Bharuch in Gujarat. This bridge is an important part of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project, which is moving ahead with steady progress.Here is the humanized news article in simple English with all the given information:This bridge is one of 28 that will be built across the entire bullet train corridor. Out of these, 17 are located in Gujarat. The National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL), which is handling the project, shared that they have already completed 300 km of viaducts along the route.According to NHSRCL, the 300 km of superstructure includes 257.4 km built using the Full Span Launching Method (FSLM), 14 river bridges, and 37.8 km through the Span-by-Span (SBS) method. It also includes 0.9 km of steel bridges (made up of 10 spans between 60 and 130 metres across 7 bridges), 1.2 km of PSC bridges (20 spans ranging from 40 to 80 metres in 5 bridges), and 2.7 km within station buildings.Project Details and BudgetThe full bullet train route will cover 598 km. Gujarat holds the largest portion of this track, with 384.04 km. Maharashtra will have 155.76 km, while Dadar and Nagar Haveli will include 4.3 km.This high-speed rail project is one of the most expensive infrastructure projects in India, with a budget of Rs 1.08 lakh crore. Of this, the central government will contribute Rs 10,000 crore to NHSRCL. The state governments of Gujarat and Maharashtra will each contribute Rs 5,000 crore.Stations and Route LayoutThe bullet train will stop at twelve stations along the way. These include Mumbai, Thane, Virar, Boisar, Vapi, Bilimora, Surat, Bharuch, Vadodara, Anand, Ahmedabad, and Sabarmati. Except for Mumbai, all stations will be elevated. The Mumbai station will be built underground.Looking AheadThe Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train is expected to be fully operational by 2028. The aim is to boost fast and smooth connectivity between major cities, reduce travel time, and support economic development in the region. nbsp;