‘Make in India’ Powers the Bullet Train Project

Installation of Overhead Electrification Masts Progressing Well on the Mumbai–Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Key Highlights
- The Mumbai–Ahmedabad Bullet Train project is progressing steadily under the ‘Make in India’ initiative.
- Installation of Overhead Electrification (OHE) masts is advancing along the corridor, a critical step for enabling electric traction.
- More than 20,000 steel masts (9.5–14.5 metres tall) will be installed to support the 2×25 kV overhead traction power system.
- These masts are being placed on elevated viaducts to ensure safe, smooth, and efficient high-speed train operations.

Infrastructure Details
- The OHE system includes overhead wires, earthing arrangements, fittings, and accessories needed for reliable bullet train power supply.
- A network of Traction Substations (TSS) and Distribution Substations (DSS) is being developed to ensure uninterrupted traction power.
- This marks a major milestone in adopting globally proven high-speed rail technology while strengthening domestic manufacturing capabilities.

Broader Impact
- Once completed, the bullet train will make travel between Mumbai and Ahmedabad faster and more convenient, boosting connectivity.
- The project is expected to generate jobs, support local economies, and enhance Indian industry.
- It represents a leap toward world-class rail infrastructure and the modernization of India’s transport sector.

This project is a showcase of how ‘Make in India’ is powering advanced technology adoption while building domestic capacity in rail infrastructure.