PM Modi visits under-construction Surat Bullet Train Station in Gujarat; reviews progress of Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail corridor

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday visited the underconstruction Bullet Train Station at Surat in Gujarat on Saturday and reviewed the progress of the MumbaiAhmedabad HighSpeed Rail CorridorPM Modi also interacted with the team working on Indias first Bullet train project and inquired about the projects progress including adherence to speed and timetable targets Workers assured him that the project was advancing smoothly without any difficulties the Prime Ministers Office said in a releaseAn engineer from Kerala shared her experience of working at the Noise Barrier Factory in Navsari Gujarat where robotic units are being deployed for welding rebar cages PM Modi asked her how she personally perceived the experience of building Indias first bullet train and what she shares with her family about this historic achievement She expressed pride in contributing to the nations first Bullet Train describing it as a dream project and a proud moment for her familyReflecting on the spirit of national service the Prime Minister emphasised that when the feeling arises of working for the nation and contributing something new it becomes a source of immense motivation He drew a parallel with Indias space journey recalling how the scientists who launched the countrys first satellite must have felt and how today hundreds of satellites are being launchedAnother employee Shruti from Bengaluru serving as Lead Engineering Manager explained the rigorous design and engineering control processes She highlighted that at every stage of execution her team evaluates pros and cons identifies solutions and explores alternatives to ensure flawless implementationPrime Minister Modi remarked that if the experiences gained here are recorded and compiled like a Blue Book the country can move decisively towards largescale implementation of bullet trains He emphasised that India must avoid repeated experimentation and instead replicate the learnings from existing modelsPM Modi highlighted that replication will only be meaningful if there is a clear understanding of why specific actions were taken Otherwise he cautioned replication may occur without purpose or directionHe suggested that maintaining such records could benefit future students and contribute to the nations development We will dedicate our lives here and leave behind something valuable for the country the Prime Minister affirmed as per the releaseAn employee expressed his commitment in heartfelt words through a poem to which the Prime Minister lauded his dedication and responded with appreciationUnion Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw was present during the visitThe MAHSR spans approximately 508 kilometres covering 352 km in Gujarat and Dadra amp Nagar Haveli and 156 km in Maharashtra The corridor will connect major cities including Sabarmati Ahmedabad Anand Vadodara Bharuch Surat Bilimora Vapi Boisar Virar Thane and Mumbai marking a transformative step in Indias transportation infrastructureBuilt with advanced engineering techniques on par with international standards the project features 465 km about 8537 of the route on viaducts ensuring minimal land disturbance and enhanced safety So far 326 km of viaduct work has been completed and 17 out of 25 river bridges have already been constructedUpon completion the Bullet Train will reduce travel time between Mumbai and Ahmedabad to nearly two hours revolutionising intercity travel by making it faster easier and more comfortable The project is expected to boost business tourism and economic activity along the entire corridor catalysing regional developmentThe SuratBilimora section covering around 47 km is in an advanced stage of completion with civil works and trackbed laying fully completed The design of the Surat station draws inspiration from the citys worldrenowned diamond industry reflecting both elegance and functionalityThe station has been designed with a strong focus on passenger comfort featuring spacious waiting lounges restrooms and retail outlets It will also offer seamless multimodal connectivity with the Surat Metro city buses and the Indian Railways networkThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever