Parliament Question: Ahmedabad-Mumbai High Speed Rail Corridor (AMHSRC)

**Executive Summary** This document is the response from the Minister of Railways to questions raised in the Lok Sabha regarding the Ahmedabad-Mumbai High Speed Rail Corridor (AMHSRC) and Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFC). It provides updates on the progress, costs, and operational details of both projects. Key information includes the expenditure on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) project until December 31, 2025. **Key Points / Main Content** * **Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFC):** * The Ministry of Railways is constructing two DFCs: * Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC) from Ludhiana to Sonnagar (1337 Km). * Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC) from Jawaharlal Nehru Port Terminal (JNPT) to Dadri (1506 Km). * The total cost for both corridors is ₹ 1,24,005 Cr. * Work on EDFC has been completed and commissioned. * In WDFC, 1404 RKm out of 1506 RKm has been completed and commissioned. * The balance work on WDFC from Vaitarna-JNPT section (102 Rkm) has been taken up. * DFC has contributed by diverting freight traffic to EDFC and WDFC on the conventional network * Currently 406 average trains per day are being run on these corridors. * **Ahmedabad-Mumbai High Speed Rail Corridor (AMHSRC) / MAHSR:** * The Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) Project (508 km) is the only HSR Project under execution. * The project is being carried out with technical and financial assistance from the Government of Japan. * Expenditure amounting to ₹ 86,939 crore has been incurred on the project until December 31, 2025. * The final project cost can only be ascertained after completion of all associated works (Civil Structures, Track, Electrical, Signalling, Telecommunication and supply of Trainsets). * The MAHSR corridor is designed for high-frequency operations with substantial passenger-carrying capacity. * Ticket pricing is proposed to be competitive with respect to existing rail/air travel options. **Impact Analysis** * **Ministry of Railways:** * **Impact:** Responsible for the construction, execution, and financial management of the DFC and MAHSR projects. * **Action Required:** Continue the ongoing construction, commission completed sections, manage finances, and ascertain the final cost of the MAHSR project. * **Freight Companies / Logistics Providers:** * **Impact:** Benefit from the DFCs by gaining dedicated freight routes, leading to more efficient and reliable transportation of goods. * **Action Required:** Utilize the DFCs for freight transport, optimise logistics operations, and adjust to the new freight infrastructure. * **Passengers / Commuters:** * **Impact:** Will have access to high-speed rail travel between Mumbai and Ahmedabad upon completion of the MAHSR project, offering a competitive alternative to air/rail travel. * **Action Required:** Await the completion of the MAHSR project for the new high-speed rail service. * **Government of Japan:** * **Impact:** Supports the MAHSR project with technical and financial assistance, strengthening international relations and technology transfer. * **Action Required:** Continue providing the agreed-upon support for the successful completion of the MAHSR project.

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