Temporary bridge for Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project washed away in Thane rain

2 min readMumbaiJul 15, 2026 07:28 PM IST

The Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) corridor, whose foundation stone was laid in 2017, spans 508 km and is India’s first bullet train project. (Photo: X/Indian Railways)

Heavy monsoon showers have washed away a temporary bridge structure built for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project in Thane.

Located in Thane’s Diva area, the temporary structure over the Ulhas River was reportedly washed away during the heavy rain that lashed the Mumbai Metropolitan Region between July 4 and 6. The structure was erected as a temporary access route for the movement of equipment, construction material and manpower involved in the construction of the main railway bridge.

While the National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) has not issued an official statement, sources confirmed the development and said it has not affected the overall construction schedule. “The temporary structure has collapsed, but it has not delayed operations or impacted the project’s construction plans,” a source said.

Officials added that no casualties or injuries were reported as no workers were present on the bridge when it was washed away, adding that the temporary bridge was intended solely to facilitate construction activities and was not part of the permanent high-speed rail infrastructure.

The Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) corridor, whose foundation stone was laid in 2017, spans 508 km and is India’s first bullet train project. The corridor will have 12 stations — Mumbai (BKC), Thane, Virar, Boisar, Vapi, Bilimora, Surat, Bharuch, Vadodara, Anand, Ahmedabad and Sabarmati.

Construction work on the corridor has been progressing across Maharashtra and Gujarat, with major civil works underway. The first section of the bullet train project is expected to begin operations on August 15, 2027.

Sources maintained that despite the loss of the temporary bridge at Diva, work on the project remains on schedule and reconstruction of the access structure, if required, will be undertaken without affecting the timeline.