India’s National High Speed Rail Corporation Ltd (NHSRCL) awarded Larsen & Toubro (L&T) a contract to build 156 km section of Mumbai-Ahmedabad HSL.
The contract for the Package T1 includes design, supply, construction, testing and commissioning of track-works, on design-build lump sum price basis, between Mumbai (Bandra-Kurla complex) and Zaroli village in Gujarat. This also includes over 21 km of track-works in underground sections – corresponding to Civil packages of C1, C2 – and 135 km of track on the elevated viaduct sections (Package C3).
This is the second track-work package that L&T has won for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad HSL. In April 2022, NHSRCL has awarded L&T the contract for the design and construction of 116 km of the high-speed line (Package T3) from south of Vadodara city to Sabarmati depot. L&T says that the project is progressing rapidly and with the latest order, L&T is now responsible for over 50% of the track-works in Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed railway.
Japanese Shinkansen J slab track technology is being adopted for the track-works, enabling up to 320 km/h speed, better ride quality, increased service life and maintainability.
“Our success in T3 package involved rapid technology absorption, indigenisation of plant & machinery and value engineering. This has been a key factor in our approach to this new order, and we are confident of delivering on time,” said S.V. Desai, Director of Civil Infrastructure division of L&T.
The Mumbai-Ahmedabad HSL project is India’s first bullet train corridor, representing a major leap forward in the country’s transport infrastructure. Stretching approximately 508 km, this high-speed rail line will connect Mumbai in Maharashtra with Ahmedabad in Gujarat, significantly reducing travel time between the two cities to around two hours.
The project is being developed with technical and financial support from Japan, incorporating the renowned Shinkansen technology. Managed by the National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL), the line will feature elevated tracks, dedicated stations, and advanced safety systems, positioning it as a model for future high-speed rail development in India. Once completed, it is expected to enhance regional connectivity, spur economic growth, and set new benchmarks for sustainable and efficient mass transit in the country.
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