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Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train: In a groundbreaking feat of engineering, the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train corridor is set to feature one of the deepest underground stations both nationally and globally. The station is being excavated to a depth of 32.5 metres (106 feet), approximately equal to the height of a 10-storey building.

The high-speed rail corridor will feature a three-level platform structure, along with service and concourse floors. This complex, multi-tiered design showcases India’s push towards high-speed rail infrastructure.

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Key Highlights Of Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project

- A key highlight of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet rail corridor is the construction of the deepest underground station in Mumbai. Engineers have excavated to a depth of around 32.5 metres, equal to a 10-storey building.

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- The station will feature three three-level platform structure, including service floors, a concourse and high-speed platforms. Additionally, six bullet train platforms, each approximately 415 metres long, have been planned.

- Despite its underground setting, the station is being designed to feel open and bright with architectural provisions for natural light.

- Two entry and exit points have been planned. Of these, one is connected to the Thane Metro Line and the other is near the MTNL building, ensuring seamless connectivity.

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- The high-speed rail corridor will be connected to road and metro networks, allowing seamless intermodal transfers for passengers.

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Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project: Check Travel Time, Cost And Other Details

- Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that India’s first bullet train service is set to launch soon, significantly reducing travel time between Mumbai and Ahmedabad to 2 hours and 7 minutes.

- The high-speed rail project, spearheaded by the National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL), is estimated to cost Rs 1.08 lakh crore excluding taxes.

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- The project is primarily funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) through an Official Development Assistance (ODA) loan, which will cover around 81 per cent of the total cost.

- The remaining cost will be shared by the Government of India, with the Ministry of Railways holding a 50 per cent stake in the special purpose vehicle, and the Maharashtra and Gujarat governments holding 25 per cent each.