Indian Railways adopts automated rainfall monitoring system for bullet train

“This data is then shared with the train traffic controller to advise the implementation of necessary procedures for train speed restrictions or relaxation,” an NHSRCL official said.

To ensure the safe operations of #BulletTrain services, an automated Rainfall Monitoring System has been adopted. This system will provide real time data on the rainfall using rain gauges, equipped with advanced instrumentation system. pic.twitter.com/I5j73o7Smc

— Ashwini Vaishnaw (@AshwiniVaishnaw) June 14, 2024

He added, “As the train will run at 320 km speed, every minute precaution is being taken to ensure its safety.”

The Railways Ministry has officially announced the completion of the first phase, a 50-km long stretch between Surat and Bilimora, by August 2026.

According to the NHSRCL, the bullet train will run at its maximum speed of 320 km to cover the 508 km distance in two hours and 58 minutes which includes its stoppage time at all 10 stations.

It will start from Mumbai and terminate at Sabarmati after covering 10 stations, namely Thane, Virar, Boisar, Vapi, Bilimora, Surat, Bharuch, Vadodara, Anand and Ahmedabad.

Out of 508 km, 352 km falls in Gujarat and Dadar & Nagar Haveli and the remaining 156 km is in Maharashtra. There are a total of 12 stations out of which eight are in Gujarat and four in Maharashtra.

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