Published Date: 15-01-2024

• In a major step towards progress in the execution of the Mumbai Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) Project, Letter of Acceptance (LOA) has been issued to M/s Sojitz & L&T Consortium for executing Electrical works under the EW-1 package.
• EW-1 works include the Design, Manufacture, Supply, Construction, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of 2 x 25 kV Electrification Systems suitable for speeds up to 320 km/h, involving Japanese Shinkansen system-based traction power supply.
• They include Traction Substations, Switching stations, Overhead Equipment (OHE), Distribution Systems, Associated Buildings, Training Institute Equipment, etc) for the entire MAHSR Corridor of around 508 Kms, and Three Depots in the states of Gujarat, Maharashtra.