Tunnel Vision: India’s First Undersea Tunnel Takes Shape For Ahmedabad Mumbai Bullet Train
Tunnel Vision: India's First Undersea Tunnel Takes Shape For Ahmedabad Mumbai Bullet Train
The Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project, a flagship initiative of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is progressing rapidly. The country’s first 21 km long undersea tunnel, a crucial component of the project, is currently under construction.
The tunnel, which will run at a depth of 25 to 65 meters under the Arabian Sea, will be built using advanced technology, including tunnel boring machines and the New Austrian Tunneling Method (NATM). The excavation process is expected to begin by the end of the year, with three giant machines working simultaneously to complete the tunnel.
Once completed, the bullet train will run at a speed of 320 km per hour, reducing travel time between Mumbai and Ahmedabad to just 127 minutes. The 508 km long corridor will have 12 stations, with 4 in Maharashtra and 8 in Gujarat.
The project, which is being implemented by the National High Speed Rail Corporation, is expected to cost around 3681 crores. A workforce of 559 employees is working tirelessly to complete the project, which includes the construction of 24 bridges over rivers, with 20 in Gujarat and 4 in Maharashtra.
Trials for the bullet train are likely to commence in August 2026. The project’s completion will mark a significant milestone in India’s infrastructure development, showcasing the country’s engineering prowess and commitment to modernization.
