First Steel Bridge Installed for Bullet Train Project in Maharashtra

The first steel bridge for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project in Maharashtra was launched on 28 September 2026 at Dive-Anjur village in Bhiwandi, Thane district. The bridge spans NH-3, also known as the Nashik Highway, and forms part of the high-speed rail corridor being developed by the National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited.

Steel Bridge Specifications

The bridge measures 100 metres in length, 14 metres in height, and 14 metres in width. It weighs 1,405 metric tonnes and was fabricated at a specialised workshop in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu.

Installation and Engineering Method

The structure was transported about 1,300 kilometres from Tiruchirappalli to Maharashtra. It was assembled on temporary trestles and pulled into position using an automated mechanism with two 150 MT hollow jacks during night-time traffic blocks.

Durability Features and Corridor Status

The bridge uses a C5 protective painting system and elastomeric bearings. These features are used in steel bridge engineering for corrosion resistance and vibration control.

Important Facts for Exams

• The Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project is India’s first high-speed rail corridor.
• National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited is the implementing agency for the bullet train project.
• Steel bridges are used in transport corridors where rapid installation and long-span crossing are required.
• As of 29 September 2026, 16 of the 28 planned steel bridges on the corridor had been completed.

Project Progress

The Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor includes 28 planned steel bridges, and 16 had been completed by 29 September 2026. The project is associated with the Make in India initiative and the use of indigenous manufacturing and installation capability.