Pandrol's Proven Tech from Japan's Shinkansen Set for Indian Bullet Train Trials by 2026

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Construction on India's flagship Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor is accelerating at breakneck speed, with trial runs slated for the Surat-Bilimora section as early as next year and full operations targeted by 2026. At the heart of this engineering marvel lies cutting-edge rail fastening technology borrowed from Japan's iconic Shinkansen bullet trains

Shubhendra Vishwas, a senior executive at Rahee Infratech, revealed how these innovative clips are transforming the project into a model of precision and efficiency."This is the same system we use on Shinkansen lines in Japan, now being deployed here for Mumbai-Ahmedabad," Vishwas explained, pointing to the sleek Pandrol components being installed along the tracks.
"It's a proven technology, battle-tested for 25-30 years on high-speed networks worldwide," he added, emphasizing its reliability for India's ambitious corridor.What sets Pandrol apart is its adaptability and user-friendliness. For minor rail adjustments, an eccentric bush allows quick tweaks to the clip's toll load without disassembly. Height variations? A simple shim—filled with liquid to increase thickness—lifts the base plate effortlessly.

"Even if you need to raise the rail for any reason, these features make it seamless," Vishwas noted. The system anchors via a dowel embedded deep into the concrete slab, secured by a top screw for stability. Deinstallation is a breeze: "In any scenario, the fastening comes out easily, and every component can be swapped in under a minute—fast, simple replacement."