Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project: Gujarat’s Anand Station Nears Completion With Major Structural Work Finished

The construction of the Anand Bullet Train Station in Gujarat, a key stop on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) corridor, has achieved significant milestones.

The station’s concourse, rail, and platform level slab casting work has been completed, along with the structural steel work of the roof and roof sheeting.

Additionally, escalator installation is finished, and platform-level flooring work is currently underway, according to the NHSCRL.

The external façade’s structural steel work is also progressing.

Designed to reflect Anand’s identity as the “Milk City of India,” the station’s façade and interior design are inspired by the fluid nature, shape, and color of milk droplets.

The station will feature a total built-up area of 44,073 sqm, standing at a height of 25.6 meters, with a platform length of 415 meters.

It will have three levels—ground, concourse, and platform—housing two side platforms and four tracks.

The station is being developed with modern passenger amenities, including ticketing and waiting areas, a business-class lounge, restrooms, retail centers, and a nursery.

A multimodal traffic integration plan ensures seamless connectivity, with access to both NH-48 and SH-150.

Parking and pick-up/drop-off areas are strategically designed to minimize congestion, especially during peak hours.

NHSRCL is also aligning the project with India’s ‘Net Zero’ target by 2030.

The station is being constructed as a ‘Green Building,’ incorporating sustainable features such as rainwater harvesting, waste management systems, energy optimization, and the use of eco-friendly materials.

As part of the Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) initiative, the surrounding areas of bullet train stations, including Anand, will be developed to enhance accessibility and economic activity.

The project, supported by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Ministry of Railways, state governments, and JICA, follows global best practices for station area development.

The Mumbai–Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail, also known as Corridor is India’s inaugural venture into high-speed rail, aiming to connect Mumbai in Maharashtra with Ahmedabad in Gujarat over a span of approximately 508 kilometers.

This ambitious project is being executed by the National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) and is based on Japan’s renowned Shinkansen technology.

Key Features of the Project:

• Route Length: Approximately 508 kilometers.
• Stations: 12 stations are planned along the route, including major cities such as Mumbai, Thane, Virar, Surat, Vadodara, and Ahmedabad.
• Design Speed: The trains will be designed for a maximum speed of 350 km/h, with operational speeds up to 320 km/h.