Wind Monitoring Devices Installed Along Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Corridor

• 27 Mar 2024

NHSRCL recently installed anemometers in 14 locations to monitor wind speed and direction along the high-speed rail corridor.

Key Points

• Wind Speed Monitoring Devices: Anemometers installed in 14 locations along Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor to monitor wind speed and direction.
• Potential Impact on Train Operations: Strong winds in coastal regions could affect train operations, prompting the need for real-time monitoring.
• Installation Locations: Devices installed in Maharashtra and Gujarat, focusing on river bridges and gust-prone areas.
• Operation Control Centre (OCC) Monitoring: OCC will monitor wind speeds and adjust train speeds accordingly.
• Adjustment of Train Speeds: Train speeds will be adjusted if wind speeds range from 72 kmph to 130 kmph.
• Project Completion Timeline: Initial segment from Bilimora to Surat expected to be completed by 2026, as announced by Union Railways Minister.