Bullet Train Project Achieves First Mountain Tunnel Breakthrough in Maharashtra
India's bullet train project marks a milestone with its first mountain tunnel breakthrough in Maharashtra.
Photo by CK Chen
In a significant engineering feat for India's ambitious bullet train project, the first mountain tunnel breakthrough has been achieved in Palghar district, Maharashtra. This 350-meter long tunnel is part of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail Corridor (MAHSR), which aims to connect the two major cities with high-speed rail.
The overall project involves constructing 20 km of tunnels, including India's first undersea tunnel. This breakthrough signifies progress in overcoming challenging geographical terrains and is crucial for the timely completion of the project, which is a flagship infrastructure initiative aimed at boosting economic activity and reducing travel time between Mumbai and Ahmedabad.
मुख्य तथ्य
First mountain tunnel breakthrough in bullet train project
Location: Palghar district, Maharashtra
Tunnel length: 350 meters
Project: Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail Corridor (MAHSR)
Total tunnel length in project: 20 km
Includes India's first undersea tunnel
UPSC परीक्षा के दृष्टिकोण
Economic impact of large-scale infrastructure projects (multiplier effect, employment, regional development).
Technological advancements and challenges in high-speed rail construction (tunneling, undersea tunnels).
Funding mechanisms and international collaborations for infrastructure development.
Environmental and social impact assessments of mega projects.
Government's vision for modernizing transportation infrastructure (Gati Shakti, National Rail Plan).
दृश्य सामग्री
Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail Corridor (MAHSR)
This map illustrates the route of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail Corridor, highlighting key cities and the location of the first mountain tunnel breakthrough in Palghar, Maharashtra. It showcases the geographical scope of this flagship infrastructure project.
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बहुविकल्पीय प्रश्न (MCQ)
1. Consider the following statements regarding the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail Corridor (MAHSR) project: 1. The project involves the construction of India's first undersea rail tunnel. 2. The recent mountain tunnel breakthrough occurred in the Palghar district of Gujarat. 3. The project is being implemented with significant financial and technical assistance from Japan. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
उत्तर देखें
सही उत्तर: B
Statement 1 is correct. The MAHSR project includes India's first 7 km undersea tunnel near Thane creek. Statement 2 is incorrect. The mountain tunnel breakthrough occurred in Palghar district, Maharashtra, not Gujarat. Statement 3 is correct. The project is largely funded by a soft loan from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and involves Japanese Shinkansen technology.
2. In the context of large-scale infrastructure projects in India, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP) aims to provide world-class infrastructure across various sectors and improve the quality of life for all citizens. 2. The PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan integrates the planning and implementation of infrastructure projects to reduce logistics costs and enhance multi-modal connectivity. 3. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a mandatory process for all major development projects to evaluate their potential environmental consequences. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
उत्तर देखें
सही उत्तर: D
All three statements are correct. The NIP is a government initiative to boost infrastructure development across 18 sectors. PM Gati Shakti is a transformative approach for economic growth and sustainable development, integrating 16 ministries for coordinated infrastructure planning. EIA is a statutory requirement under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, for various projects to assess and mitigate environmental impacts.
3. Which of the following statements best describes the 'multiplier effect' in the context of large infrastructure projects like the Bullet Train?
उत्तर देखें
सही उत्तर: B
The multiplier effect in economics refers to the proportional amount of increase, or decrease, in final income that results from an injection, or withdrawal, of spending. In the context of infrastructure projects, an initial investment (e.g., in construction, materials, labor) generates further rounds of spending and income throughout the economy, leading to a larger overall increase in GDP and employment than the initial investment itself. Options A, C, and D describe other aspects or benefits, but not the multiplier effect.
4. Consider the following pairs: Project Feature Location/Significance 1. Undersea Tunnel Mumbai-Ahmedabad HSR Corridor 2. Dedicated Freight Corridor Exclusively for passenger trains 3. Konkan Railway Traverses Western Ghats Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
उत्तर देखें
सही उत्तर: B
Pair 1 is correctly matched. The MAHSR project includes India's first undersea rail tunnel. Pair 2 is incorrectly matched. Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFCs) are exclusively for freight trains, not passenger trains, aiming to decongest existing lines and improve logistics. Pair 3 is correctly matched. The Konkan Railway is renowned for its engineering marvels, including numerous tunnels and bridges, as it traverses the challenging terrain of the Western Ghats along the Konkan coast.