NHSRCL's Giant Leap: 130m Bullet Train Bridge Launch Complete

The National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) has successfully completed the launching of a 130-metre span steel bridge for the Mumbai–Ahmedabad Bullet Train project.

Located near Kanthariya village in Bharuch district, the bridge spans National Highway-64 and the Bharuch–Dahej freight line of Indian Railways. The continuous steel structure comprises two spans measuring 130 metres and 100 metres, with the 130-metre span launched on 9 December 2025. The bridge stands 18 metres high, is 14.9 metres wide, and weighs approximately 2,780 tonnes.

Fabricated in Bhuj, Gujarat, the bridge has been designed for a service life of 100 years. It has been constructed using high-strength Tor-Shear Type bolts and protected with a C5-grade paint system to ensure durability. Assembly was carried out on temporary trestles positioned 14 metres above ground level, and the launching operation was executed using two semi-automatic jacks and Mac-Alloy bars.

An NHSRCL official stated that the successful completion of the bridge launch reflects the organisation’s commitment to efficient project execution while minimising disruption to existing infrastructure and traffic.

News by Rahul Yelligetti.