NewzVille Desk
Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has announced steady progress on India’s first high-speed rail corridor, the Mumbai–Ahmedabad Bullet Train project. The installation of Overhead Electrification (OHE) masts continuing along key sections, including elevated viaducts.
Sharing about the updates on social media ‘X’ on Monday, the Minister said the milestone will enable electric traction for safe and efficient operations at speeds of up to 320 km per hour.
He noted that OHE masts, standing between 9.5 and 14.5 metres tall, will support the 2×25 kV traction power system.
The installation of OHE masts are key sections of the alignment, including viaduct stretches, to support safe, smooth and efficient high-speed train operations.
These masts form a critical part of the traction infrastructure required for reliable power supply to bullet trains running on the corridor.
The masts will support the complete 2×25 kV overhead traction power system, including overhead wires, earthing arrangements, fittings, and other accessories required for bullet train operations.
To ensure uninterrupted traction power, a network of Traction Substations (TSS) and Distribution Substations (DSS) is being developed along the Mumbai–Ahmedabad High Speed Rail corridor.
Mumbai–Ahmedabad Bullet Train will serve between the two cities faster and more convenient, while improving connectivity across the corridor.
The project is definitely benefit passengers, local economies, and Indian industry through job creation and strengthened manufacturing.
It also marks an important step towards the adoption of advanced rail technology and the development of world-class rail infrastructure in the country.
This step accelerates the adoption of cutting-edge rail technology and the creation of world-class infrastructure.
