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Revised Timeline for Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) Project

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The Union Minister of Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw, has provided an update on the revised timeline for the Bullet train or Mumbai-Ahmedabad High speed Rail (MAHSR) project. This ambitious project, developed in collaboration with Japan, aims to connect Mumbai and Ahmedabad with a high-speed rail corridor. The project has faced multiple delays due to land acquisition challenges, but the government has now secured approval for the entire required land and has finalized the civil contracts for construction.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Gujarat stretch of the corridor, between Vapi and Sabarmati, is expected to be completed by December 2027.
  • The 508 kilometer route, from Mumbai to Sabarmati, is expected to be fully operational by December 2029.
  • The MAHSR project will pass through states of Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Union territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli.
  • The project will have 2 stations planned, including Mumbai, Thane, Virar, Boisar, Vapi, Bilimora, Surat, Bharuch, Vadodara, Anand, Ahmedabad, and Sabarmati.
  • The estimated cost of the project is Rs 1,08,000 crore, with 81% funding by Japan (JICA) and 19% funding by Indian equity.
  • As of June 30, 2025, a total of Rs 78,839 crore has been spent on the project.
  • The project has faced multiple delays due to land acquisition challenges in Maharashtra, but the government has now secured approval for the entire required land.
  • The civil contracts for construction have been finalized, and out of 28 tender packages, 24 have been finalized.
  • Major milestones of the project include 392 km of pier construction, 329 km of girder casting, and 308 km of girder launching, as well as the commencement of 21 km under-sea tunnel construction.

Statistics:

  • Total estimated cost of the project: Rs 1,08,000 crore
  • Funding breakdown: Japan (81%) - Rs 88,000 crore; Indian equity (19%) - Rs 20,000 crore
  • Land acquisition challenges overcome: 1,389.5 hectares of land secured approval
  • Total spent on the project as of June 30, 2025: Rs 78,839 crore
  • Delayed timeline: December 2029 (expected operational date)
  • Number of civil contracts finalized: 24 out of 28 tenders packages
  • Major milestones of the project:

+ Pier construction: 392 km

+ Girder casting: 329 km

+ Girder launching: 308 km

+ Under-sea tunnel construction: 21 km

Sources:

  • Written statement by Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw during the Monsoon Session of Parliament on July 23, 2024
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