This is India's first-ever railway electrification project, utilising Japanese Shinkansen high-speed electrification technology and high-tech equipment, including change switches and a heavy compound catenary system.
The Railway Strategic Business Group, an Indian division of the multinational corporation Larsen & Toubro (L&T), has been awarded the "mega order" to establish an electrification system for the nation's bullet train network.
“Our railways business is now in a unique position to leverage our strengths in design, procurement, and construction capabilities as well as our relationship with various Japanese stakeholders for successful execution. The experience & technology transfer from this project shall help L&T in developing credentials for such future High-Speed Rail projects in India and abroad,” Jyoti added.
The agreement covers the design, production, supply, construction, testing, commissioning, and installation of a dual 25-kilovolt power supply electrification system, including traction substations, high-speed overhead equipment, and medium voltage/low voltage (MV/LV) power distribution equipment. The project will be completed on a lump sum, design-build basis.
Once the electrification of the line is completed, trains will be able to travel an astounding 320 kph (200 mph).