Bandra Kurla Complex high-speed railway station

Bandra Kurla Complex high-speed railway station is an under construction railway station on the Mumbai–Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor.[1] This station is located at Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai, India. It is the only underground station of the Mumbai–Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor.

Bandra Kurla Complex
General information
LocationBandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai, Maharashtra
India
Coordinates19°03′48″N 72°51′01″E
Owned byNational High Speed Rail Corporation Limited
Operated byNational High Speed Rail Corporation Limited
Line(s)Mumbai–Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor
Platforms6
Tracks6
Construction
Structure typeUnderground
ParkingYes
Other information
Statusunder construction
ElectrifiedYes
Location
BKC station is located in Maharashtra
BKC station
BKC station
Location within Maharashtra
Interactive map

History

NHSRCL had originally invited tenders for package "C1" in November 2019 and canceled it in February 2022. Tenders were re-invited in July 2022 with a Deadline of 5-year.[2] The MEIL-HCC Joint Venture (Consists of Megha Engineering and Infrastructure Limited and Hindustan Construction Company Limited) won the tender. The National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) signed an agreement with the MEIL-HCC joint venture for the design and construction of the underground Mumbai high-speed rail station in March 2023.[3]

Lines

Bandra Kurla Complex high-speed railway station will be served by the Mumbai–Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor, and is located south end of the Mumbai–Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor in Mumbai.[4]

Station layout

The Bandra Kurla Complex High-Speed Railway station will have 6 underground station platforms, With the under constructed station building will be located upstairs of platform level. The Railway station will have 6 platforms, which will serve 6 tracks for regular service.[5]

The platform will be built at a depth of about 24 meters from the ground level. It will have three levels - platform, concourse and service floor.[6] The 467 m long station area will have 6 platforms of 425 m length for 16 coach bullet trains.[7]

References
  1. "Mumbai – Ahmedabad High Speed Rail – Information, Route Map, Fares, Tenders & Updates". www.themetrorailguy.com. The Metro Rail Guy. Retrieved 22 April 2023.
  2. "Bullet train project at BKC Four bidders submit design and construction bids for high-speed train station". www.hindustantimes.com. Hindustan Times. 4 November 2022. Retrieved 22 April 2023.
  3. "Agreement signed to design, construct bullet train station at Mumbai's Bandra Kurla Complex". www.theprint.in. The Print. 20 March 2023. Retrieved 22 April 2023.
  4. "Joint Feasibility Study for Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Railway Corridor Final Report Volume 6" (PDF). www.jica.go.jp. Retrieved 22 April 2023.
  5. "Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train: Bandra Kurla Complex HSR station to have 3 floors, 6 platforms, Metro connectivity". www.dnaindia.com. DNA. Retrieved 22 April 2023.
  6. "Maharashtra: Designs of four bullet train stations unveiled". www.mid-day.com. Mumbai: Mid Day. 10 February 2023. Retrieved 22 April 2023.
  7. "MEIL – HCC Wins Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train BKC Station's Work". www.themetrorailguy.com. The Metro Rail Guy. Retrieved 22 April 2023.
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