Ahmedabad Completes Bridge for Bullet Train in Just 12 Days

The Girdharnagar bridge, built as part of the Mumbai–Ahmedabad high-speed rail project, has been completed in just 12 days, marking a significant milestone in the construction of India’s first bullet train corridor.

According to The Times of India, the bridge is 45 metres long, 19.5 metres high and weighs around 1,200 metric tons. It connects key parts of the city, including Shahibaug, Asarwa and Kalupur. Officials said the rapid execution was essential to minimise inconvenience to commuters while ensuring that deadlines for the larger corridor are met.

Span by Span launching over Ahmedabad’s Girdhar Nagar Flyover completed in just 12 days. A 45m, 1200 MT span of the Mumbai–Ahmedabad Bullet Train viaduct now soars above one of the city’s busiest routes. pic.twitter.com/cKPgYxFz0J

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The bridge is among the 31 crossings approved along the bullet train route. Of these, 15 have already been completed, including critical stretches in Ahmedabad city.

Authorities noted that completing such a large bridge in less than two weeks required round-the-clock work and specialised construction techniques. Engineers used modular girders and heavy machinery to speed up the process without compromising safety standards.

Officials involved in the project said that the bridge would not only serve the high-speed rail corridor but also improve local connectivity in Ahmedabad. Once operational, the corridor is expected to cut travel time between Mumbai and Ahmedabad from nearly six hours to just over two hours.

The National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL), which is overseeing the project, has set a 2026 target for the completion of the bullet train’s priority section. Work on other bridges and viaducts is continuing simultaneously across Gujarat and Maharashtra.