Mumbai: The construction of India’s first high-speed rail corridor has reached a major milestone with the commencement of slab casting work at the Virar Bullet Train Station. The National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) announced the development on social media today at 7:10 pm signaling that stations in Maharashtra are now visibly taking shape.

"The first slab, which began casting on 28th May, measures an impressive 50 meters in length and 35.32 meters in width, with an approximate thickness of 300 mm. It has utilized 1,555 cubic meters of concrete. This is the first of nine such slabs that will form the foundation for the track-laying operations at the station’s rail level" stated an official.

Virar Station, a key node on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) corridor, is designed with two levels — the Concourse and Rail levels — spanning a total length of 425 meters. The station is uniquely positioned atop a hill, and its architectural concept is inspired by the dynamic motion of winds sweeping across mountainous terrains.

“This marks a significant step forward in the construction of India’s first high-speed rail corridor, bringing us closer to a faster and more connected future,” NHSRCL further stated.

Once complete, the MAHSR corridor will drastically cut travel time between Mumbai and Ahmedabad, symbolizing a leap in India’s infrastructure and mobility capabilities.