Third Mountain Tunnel Breakthrough in Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project
| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Third mountain tunnel breakthrough achieved in the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) Project (Bullet Train Corridor). |
| Location | Palghar district, Maharashtra. |
| Project Significance | India's first bullet train project, using Japan's Shinkansen technology. |
| Agency | National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) executing the project. |
| Connectivity | Will link Mumbai (Maharashtra) and Ahmedabad (Gujarat), reducing travel time. |
| Total Project Length | 508 km (352 km in Gujarat & Dadra & Nagar Haveli, 156 km in Maharashtra). |
| Progress Status | 68.19% in Gujarat, 40.66% in Maharashtra (as of March 2026). |
| First Operational Section | Surat-Bilimora (Gujarat) targeted for completion by 15 August 2027. |
| Full Completion Target | Entire corridor expected by December 2029. |
| Engineering Challenge | Tunnel breakthrough marks progress in difficult geological and terrain conditions. |