Mumbai–Nagpur high-speed rail corridor

The Mumbai–Nagpur High-Speed Rail Corridor is a proposed high-speed rail line connecting Maharashtra's two major cities, Mumbai and Nagpur. It will be the second line which links Mumbai.[5]

Mumbai–Nagpur Bullet Train Project[1]
Overview
StatusRailway board submitted a detailed project report to Railway minister of India for approval[1]
OwnerIndian Railways
Locale
Termini
Stations15[1]
Websitewww.nhsrcl.in
Service
TypeHigh-speed rail
Operator(s)National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited
Rolling stockE5 Series Shinkansen
History
Completed2032 (Projected)
Technical
Line length742[1] km (461 mi)
CharacterTBD (Elevated, underground, and grade-separated)
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge
Electrification25 kV AC, 50 Hz, overhead catenary
Operating speed320[2] km/h (200 mph)
Route map

Nagpur
Wardha
Pulgaon
Karanja Lad
Malegaon Jahangir
Mehkar
Jalna
Aurangabad
Shirdi
Nashik
Igatpuri
Shahapur
Mumbai–Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor
to Ahmedabad (under construction)
Thane
Mumbai BKC
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The route is set to be 742 km (461 mi) in length, running entirely within the state of Maharashtra. 68% route will run along the Mumbai–Nagpur Expressway. The cost of the project is expected to 1.7 lakh crore (US$20 billion).[2][1]

Project status

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2021

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  • March: Aerial LiDar survey begins.[6]

2022

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  • February: DPR Submitted to Railway Board.[7]

2023

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  • September: The railway board submitted the detailed project report to the Railway Ministry for approval. 68% of the bullet train line will be along Samruddhi highway.[1]

Route description

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The proposed Mumbai-Nagpur High-Speed Rail Corridor is planned to run along the Mumbai–Nagpur Expressway (Samruddhi Mahamarg), national highways, greenfield areas, and may pass through arterial roads of the intermediate city road network for high-speed rail connectivity between different cities along the corridor.

The route will have 15 stations: Mumbai BKC, Thane, Shahpur, Ghoti, Nashik, Shirdi, Aurangabad, Jalna, Mehkar, Malegaon Jahangir, Karanja Lad, Pulagon, Wardha, Khapri and Ajni (Nagpur).

Fares

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The fare structure is yet to be finalized but is expected to be 1.5 times the existing first-class AC fare on the Indian Railways' current service. The line's official fare structure, prices and rules are expected to be finalized closer to the start of commercial operations.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f "Top speed: Railways get DPR on Nagpur-Mumbai Bullet Train project". 9 September 2023.
  2. ^ a b "Mumbai – Nagpur High Speed Rail – Information, Route Map, Fares, Tenders & Updates". The Metro Rail Guy.
  3. ^ "Top speed: Railways get DPR on Nagpur-Mumbai Bullet Train project". 9 September 2023.
  4. ^ "Mumbai – Nagpur High Speed Rail – Information, Route Map, Fares, Tenders & Updates". The Metro Rail Guy. Retrieved 21 January 2024.
  5. ^ "More bullet train networks! Know Indian Railways high-speed rail plans for Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai". The Financial Express. 10 August 2018. Retrieved 5 September 2018.
  6. ^ "Mumbai-Nagpur bullet train: Aerial LiDAR survey begins for 736 km corridor". Free Press. 12 March 2021.
  7. ^ "Mumbai-Nagpur bullet train: DPR Submitted to railway board". Free Indian Express. 13 March 2022.
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