Second Mountain Tunnel in Palghar for Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project
Under construction · Maharashtra · Last reported Feb 2026
Source: The News Mill
The Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project has achieved a significant milestone with the successful breakthrough of the second mountain tunnel in Palghar district, Maharashtra. The tunnel measures 454 metres in length and 14.4 metres in width, designed to accommodate both up and down tracks for the bullet train. The tunnel was excavated using the New Austrian Tunnelling Method (NATM), a drill-and-c
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Mass Transit, Tunnel, Rail
- Location
- Maharashtra, India
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- The News Mill
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Description | The Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project has achieved a significant milestone with the successful breakthrough of the second mountain tunnel in Palghar district, Maharashtra. The tunnel measures 454 metres in length and 14.4 metres in width, designed to accommodate both up and down tracks for the bullet train. The tunnel was excavated using the New Austrian Tunnelling Method (NATM), a drill-and-controlled blast technique, and the excavation is expected to be completed within 12 months. |
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Country | India |
State | Maharashtra |
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Sector | Mass Transit, Tunnel, Rail |
Article published date | 2026-07-11 |
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