Bullet train project accident: 51 trains disrupted after Gantry collapse in Ahmedabad

Gujrat: A minimum of 51 trains passing through Ahmedabad to other parts of the nation have been affected after a huge gantry, utilized to fit concrete girders between pillars on the bullet train route, lost its position while being pulled back, resulting in its collapse Sunday evening. There have been no casualties. The accident occurred at approximately 10.28 pm, according to officials of the Ahmedabad Fire and Emergency Services (AFES). Officials stated, "A slab-launching crane collapsed between two pillars on the high-speed bullet train project on Vatva Road near D-Mart.".

No casualties reported

No casualty was reported fortunately. Western Railway's Ahmedabad Division has confirmed that over 51 trains had been disrupted by the accident. In a statement issued on Monday, National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) said, "On March 23, 2025, at about 11 pm, one of the Segmental Launching gantry utilized for viaduct construction at Vatva (near Ahmedabad) was retracting after successful launching of concrete girder."

 It skidded from its location accidentally. This impacted the neighboring railway line in the area." The statement further stated, "Senior NHSRCL officials have reached the site… There was no damage to the structure that was built. Two heavy-duty road cranes heavy machinery have arrived at the site for restoration work." 

Trains cancelled, diverted

Western Railway's Ahmedabad Division confirmed that over 51 trains were impacted as a result of the accident and suggested people check the timing of their journey so they are not inconvenienced. Twenty-five trains were completely cancelled, including Karnavati Express, Gujarat Queen, Gujarat Express and some inter-city trains. Trains partially cancelled were the Shatabdi Express, Mumbai-Gandhinagar Vande Bharat, Sabarmati Express and the Shanti Express. The Western Railway said five trains, including the Howrah Express, have been rescheduled. Six other trains were diverted, including the Okha-Gorakhpur Express.