100-m 'Make in India' steel bridge over Ahmedabad metro tunnel completed for bullet train project
A 100-metre 'Make in India' steel bridge over the underground metro tunnel between Kalupur and Shahpur stations in Ahmedabad was completed for the Mumbai–Ahmedabad Bullet Train — the 13th of 17 steel bridges planned in Gujarat.
Summary
The Ministry of Railways said on 29 January 2026 that a 100-m 'Make in India' steel truss bridge has been completed in Ahmedabad district for the Mumbai–Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project. The alignment passes over the underground metro tunnel linking Kalupur and Shahpur metro stations, so foundations were kept away from the tunnel and the span was increased to about 100 m. It is the 13th steel bridge completed out of 17 planned in Gujarat.
Key facts
- Bridge
- 100 m 'Make in India' steel truss bridge
- Location
- Over the metro tunnel between Kalupur and Shahpur stations, Ahmedabad
- Project
- Mumbai–Ahmedabad Bullet Train (high-speed rail)
- Count
- 13th of 17 steel bridges planned in Gujarat
Practice MCQs 1 questions
The 100-m steel bridge completed in January 2026 for the Mumbai–Ahmedabad Bullet Train passes over what?
Show answer
Correct answer: A — An underground metro tunnel between Kalupur and Shahpur stations
PIB: The alignment passes over the underground metro tunnel connecting Kalupur and Shahpur metro stations in Ahmedabad; it is the 13th of 17 steel bridges in Gujarat.