Giant tunnel machine to bore 70.56m daily to carve 21 km tunnel for Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project | Mumbai news - Hindustan Times
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- •Giant tunnel boring machine introduced for Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project
- •Daily bore rate of 70.56 meters for 21-kilometer tunnel
- •Project expected to reduce travel time between Mumbai and Ahmedabad to 2 hours 57 minutes
- •Total investment of over ₹1.08 lakh crore for the project
- •Project expected to be operational by 2028
The Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project has achieved a significant milestone with the introduction of a giant tunnel boring machine (TBM) that is set to bore a 21-kilometer tunnel at a daily rate of 70.56 meters. This ambitious project, which is expected to reduce travel time between Mumbai and Ahmedabad to just under three hours, is a key initiative of the Indian government to boost the country's high-speed rail network.
The TBM, named "Maharashtra-01," is a massive machine that weighs over 3,000 tons and is 170 meters long. It is equipped with advanced technology, including a 2,000-horsepower electric motor and a sophisticated navigation system, to ensure efficient and safe tunnel boring. The machine is capable of boring through hard rock and soil with ease, making it an ideal choice for this project.
