Construction phase of the bullet train would lead to growth and prosperity of the country: Sushma Gaur

Mumbai Ahmedabad High Speed Rail project popularly known as Bullet Train will create more than 90,000 direct and indirect jobs during the construction phase.

The spokesperson of National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited NHSRCL Sushma Gaur said this in a press release. NHSRCL has been incorporated to finance, construct, maintain and manage the High Speed Rail Corridor.

According to release, the construction phase of the bullet train would lead to growth and prosperity of the country. Ms. Gaur said that 51000 technicians, skilled and unskilled workforce will be required for various construction related activities.

NHSRCL is exploring possibilities for providing training to unskilled labourers in various construction related



disciplines.The specialised training required for track laying will also be arranged by NHSRCL for the contractor’s employees. She said that more than 34000 indirect employment opportunities will also be generated during the construction phase.

She said that 75 lakh MT cement and 21 lakh MT steel is expected to be used for creating 460 kilometer long viaduct, 26 km long tunnels including 7 km undersea tunnel, 27 steel bridges, 12 stations along with many supporting structures.These industries will provide employment opportunities in various categories, linked supply chain and allied services. Some important construction related tenders are expected to be opened and finalised in next couple of months, which will give a boost to the economy.