Transformative Tunneling: Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project Sets New Standards

With the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project in full swing, a groundbreaking milestone is underway: the casting of 76,000 segments for a 16-kilometer tunnel. Employing cutting-edge Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) and the innovative New Austrian Tunnelling Method (NATM), this project promises to redefine transportation. Each tunnel lining ring, composed of nine curved segments and one key segment, boasts structural integrity thanks to high-strength M70 grade concrete. Located in Maharashtra's Thane district, the sprawling casting yard is a testament to precision and efficiency, equipped with advanced automation for quality assurance. This endeavor heralds a new era of high-speed rail connectivity.

 

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