Breakthrough in Third Mountain Tunnel for Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project in Palghar, Maharashtra
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- •Breakthrough achieved in the third mountain tunnel for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project in Palghar, Maharashtra.
- •The 21-km underground section between Boisar and Vapi includes seven tunnels, with three now completed.
- •Construction uses the New Austrian Tunnelling Method (NATM) through hard rock terrain in the Western Ghats.
- •The bullet train will run at 320 km/h, cutting travel time from Mumbai to Ahmedabad to under two hours.
In a significant development for India’s first high-speed rail project, the National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) has achieved a breakthrough in the third mountain tunnel along the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train corridor. The breakthrough occurred in the Palghar district of Maharashtra, marking a key milestone in the construction of the 508-kilometre-long corridor connecting India’s financial capital with Gujarat’s commercial hub.
The tunnel, part of the 21-kilometre-long underground stretch between Boisar and Vapi, is being constructed using the New Austrian Tunnelling Method (NATM). This method involves controlled excavation and support, ensuring minimal surface disruption and enhanced safety in geologically challenging terrain. The tunnel passes through hard rock formations typical of the Western Ghats region, requiring specialized drilling and blasting techniques.
