# Sabarmati Bridge Completes Bullet Train Project

> Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train bridge reaches 12-storey height with 480m span.
- Title: Sabarmati Bridge Completes Bullet Train Project | Shortify
- Summary: Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train bridge reaches 12-storey height with 480m span. The 480-metre-long Sabarmati River bridge, standing 36 metres high (12…
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- Source: Financialexpress — https://financialexpress.com/business/railways-12-storey-high-480m-long-sabarmati-bridge-takes-bullet-train-project-closer-to-completion-4353279
- Author: Anamika Sinha
- Published: 2026-10-04T07:39:46+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: mumbai-ahmedabad bullet train, sabarmati bridge, nhsrcl, gujarat river bridges, high-speed rail, ahmedabad station, sabarmati station, business, money, news
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.