The 508-km Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) project is emerging as a key driver of India’s indigenous high-speed rail (HSR) capabilities, the Ministry of Railways said. Being executed with technical and financial assistance from Japan, the corridor is largely built on elevated viaducts and incorporates advanced security features at stations, including controlled entry points, baggage scanners, DFMDs and CCTV surveillance.
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed the Lok Sabha that expertise gained in track construction, advanced signalling, rolling stock manufacturing, maintenance and project management will form the foundation for future HSR corridors. Several components, including long-span steel truss girders, slab track materials and specialised machinery, are being indigenised under the ‘Make in India’ initiative.
So far, land acquisition for the entire 1,389.5 hectares has been completed. Foundation works at eight of the 12 stations are finished, while construction of river bridges, depots and the under-sea tunnel is progressing. Approximately ₹86,939 crore has been spent on the project as of December 31, 2025.
The project also includes earthquake-resistant structures, an early warning system, and energy-efficient station designs aligned with IGBC Platinum standards, reinforcing safety and sustainability objectives.
Source – Newsable Asianet News
