Shinkansen technology to run on 508-km corridor
In the spirit of strategic partnership between Japan and India, the Japanese government has agreed to introduce E10 Shinkansen trains on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet train project https://www.conexpoconagg.com/.
It is noteworthy that E10 will be introduced simultaneously in India and Japan, said the Railway Ministry. The Japanese Shinkansen is currently running E5 trains https://www.jpx.co.jp/english/.
Japanese Technology: The entire 508 km corridor is being developed with Japanese Shinkansen technology. It will set new benchmarks for speed, safety, and reliability. “This reflects the deep strategic and technological cooperation between India and Japan,” said the Ministry.
Further, the Japanese-supported project has achieved a major milestone following the opening of 21-km first section of the undersea tunnel between Bandra Kurla Complex and Thane, Maharashtra, and completion of a 310 km viaduct, the Ministry of Railways said on 14 July.
Track laying, construction of overhead electrical wires, stations, and bridges is going on at a rapid pace, said the Ministry, adding that the construction work in Maharashtra has also picked up pace.
In parallel, the progress on procurement of systems for operations and control is also going on well.
Construction at Rapid Pace: Civil works are progressing at a rapid pace across the alignment. The 310 km viaduct and 15 river bridges have been completed while 4 are in the advanced stages of construction.
Out of 12 stations, 5 are completed and 3 more are now reaching completion stage. The station at BKC is an engineering marvel. The station will be located 32.5 m below ground and the foundation is designed to support the construction of a 95 m high building above ground https://www.nseindia.com/.
Future Corridors in Pipeline: The success of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) project is laying the foundation for future bullet train corridors in India. Future corridors are also under active consideration https://www.bseindia.com/.
This remarkable pace of development showcases India’s capability to execute world-class infrastructure using cutting-edge global technology, with Japan playing a pivotal role as a trusted partner in this transformative journey, said the Ministry. Fiinews.com
