L&T to Set Up Electrification System for Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train
Larsen & Toubro's (L&T) construction arm, the Railway Strategic Business Group, has secured a "mega contract" to establish an electrification system for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train route. The project, employing Japanese Shinkansen High-Speed Electrification Technology, involves sophisticated equipment like the Heavy Compound Catenary System and Change-over Switches. The electrification process covers the entire 508 km route, marking the first-of-its-kind railway electrification project in India. L&T's successful bid for this significant contract positions the company to leverage its design, procurement, and construction capabilities, along with relationships with Japanese stakeholders, for the project's successful execution. This venture is expected to enhance L&T's credentials for future High-Speed Rail projects in India and abroad.