From Financialexpress · Anamika Sinha · · 1m 20s
Sabarmati Bridge Completes Bullet Train Project
Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train bridge reaches 12-storey height with 480m span.
In brief
Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train bridge reaches 12-storey height with 480m span. The 480-metre-long Sabarmati River bridge, standing 36 metres high (12 storeys), completes 18 of 21 planned river bridges for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project in Gujarat. Originally reported by Financialexpress.
Quick answers
- Why So High?
- The Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail alignment in Ahmedabad crosses several existing infrastructure facilities, including flyovers, bridges, metro corridors, and railway lines.
- What is the key takeaway from Sabarmati Bridge Completes Bullet Train Project?
- The 480-metre-long Sabarmati River bridge, standing 36 metres high (12 storeys), completes 18 of 21 planned river bridges for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project in Gujarat.
Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Milestone
The Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project has recorded another construction milestone with the completion of the 480-metre-long bridge over the Sabarmati River in Ahmedabad.
18 of 21 River Bridges Completed
With this, 18 of the 21 river bridges planned in Gujarat have now been completed, as per the National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) official release.
Bridge Location and Height
The bridge forms part of the high-speed rail alignment between Sabarmati and Ahmedabad Bullet Train stations. It is situated around 1 km from Sabarmati station and 4 km from Ahmedabad station.
36 Metres High (12 Storeys)
The bridge stands approximately 36 metres high, around 118 feet or the height of a 12-storey building and is located next to Western Railway’s Ahmedabad-Delhi main line.
Why So High?
The Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail alignment in Ahmedabad crosses several existing infrastructure facilities, including flyovers, bridges, metro corridors, and railway lines.
Bridge Construction Method
The bridge was built using the Balanced Cantilver Method, a specialised technique suited to long-span bridges over rivers and deep waterways.
The short version
The 480-metre-long Sabarmati River bridge, standing 36 metres high (12 storeys), completes 18 of 21 planned river bridges for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project in Gujarat.
