Second Tunnel Boring Machine Assembly Begins for Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project
Assembly of second TBM begins at Sawli for Mumbai Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project
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The assembly of the second tunnel boring machine (TBM) has started at Sawli, Mumbai, for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail Project. This TBM will excavate a 508 km route with 12 stations across Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Dadra & Nagar Haveli, supported by Japanese technical and financial assistance.
- 01The second TBM assembly is underway at a depth of 39 meters in Sawli, Mumbai.
- 02The Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail Project spans 508 km and includes 12 planned stations.
- 03The project has received technical and financial support from the Japanese government.
- 04All land acquisition and statutory clearances for the project have been completed.
- 05Initial TBM operations are expected to begin in July 2026.
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The assembly of the second tunnel boring machine (TBM) for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) Project has commenced at Sawli, Mumbai, at a depth of 39 meters. This TBM will excavate towards Vikhroli. The gantry, which weighs 190 metric tons and measures 18 meters in length, is part of a critical assembly that supports excavation, waterproofing, and tunnel lining. The MAHSR Project, spanning 508 km, will connect 12 stations across Maharashtra, Gujarat, and the Union Territory of Dadra & Nagar Haveli, with support from the Japanese government. All necessary land (totaling 1389.5 hectares) has been acquired, and utilities have been successfully relocated. Although land acquisition delays affected progress until 2021, efforts accelerated in 2022. The initial drive of the TBM is anticipated to commence in July 2026.
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The completion of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail Project will significantly reduce travel time between these two major cities, benefiting commuters and boosting economic activity.
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