L&T Construction Bags ₹7,000 Cr Order for Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Project
In a significant development, the National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) has granted L&T Construction a major contract worth over ₹7,000 crore for the prestigious Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail project.
L&T Construction is set to undertake 92 percent of the mainline construction, spanning from Shilphata to Ahmedabad, as part of the MAHSR – C3 package. This package encompasses the construction of viaducts, stations, major river bridges, depots, tunnels, earth structures, and other crucial auxiliary works, as stated in a recent BSE filing by L&T Construction.
The NHSRCL has already awarded contracts for constructing the Mumbai (BKC) station and 21 kilometers of tunnels, including an impressive 7-kilometer undersea tunnel in Maharashtra. Following the latest tender award, NHSRCL confirmed that all civil contracts for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail corridor have been successfully allocated as of 20th July. Among the 28 contract packages, 11 are designated as ‘civil packages.’
The ambitious Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail project, also known as the MAHSR Bullet Train project, will span approximately 508 kilometers, with segments covering 155.76 kilometers in Maharashtra, 4.3 kilometers in Dadra & Nagar Haveli, and 348.04 kilometers in Gujarat. The route is planned to encompass 12 strategically located stations.
Once completed, the High-Speed Rail is expected to operate at an impressive speed of 320 Kmph, offering swift travel between Mumbai and Ahmedabad, with the entire journey taking approximately two hours with limited stops or three hours with all stops, according to the press release by L&T.
Mr. S V Desai, Whole Time Director & Senior Executive Vice President (Civil Infrastructure), expressed his gratitude and excitement about securing this prestigious MAHSR project’s second-largest package. He emphasized the immense trust NHSRCL has placed in L&T.
L&T further highlighted how this project aligns with their strategic goals of enhancing the construction of efficient and reliable mass transit systems.
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Officials overseeing the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor reported that the work is progressing rapidly, citing the construction of three river bridges in Gujarat within just one month. Of the 24 river bridges on the corridor, 20 are located in Gujarat, while the rest are in Maharashtra, as per the NHSRCL release.
The NHSRCL anticipates launching the first phase of the bullet train project in 2026, marking a significant milestone in India’s journey towards advanced and efficient high-speed rail connectivity.
About L&T Construction:
Larsen & Toubro Ltd, popularly recognized as L&T, stands as an Indian multinational conglomerate enterprise, encompassing diverse industries such as engineering, construction, manufacturing, technology, information technology, and financial services. Its headquarters are located in Mumbai. L&T proudly ranks among the top five global construction companies.
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