Surat Metro’s TBM Tapi Completes Final Drive

TBM Tapi’s last drive on Line 1, which runs 22.77 km from Sarthana to Dream City, was finished at Surat Railway Station, marking a significant milestone for the Surat Metro project. TBM Tapi, run by the Gulermak-Sam India Builtwell JV, completed its final drive from Central Warehouse Station and made a 389-meter breakthrough.

Surat Metro’s TBM Tapi Completes Final Drive

The Surat Metro project has reached a significant milestone with the successful completion of the final tunnel drive by Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) Tapi. This achievement marks a crucial step in the construction of the city’s underground metro corridor, enhancing urban mobility and public transport efficiency in Surat.

Project Overview

The Surat Metro project, undertaken by the Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (GMRC), is aimed at decongesting traffic and providing a seamless mass transit system for the rapidly growing city. TBM Tapi was deployed to construct the underground section of the metro, ensuring minimal disruption to the surface infrastructure.

Key Highlights of the Final Drive

• Successful Completion: TBM Tapi finished its final drive after months of excavation, reaching the designated station shaft.
• Tunneling Length: The machine covered a significant underground stretch, forming a vital part of the metro corridor.
• Advanced Technology: The TBM employed state-of-the-art tunneling techniques to navigate through complex geological conditions.
• Minimal Disruptions: The process was executed with minimal impact on city traffic and existing utilities.

Significance & Benefits

The completion of the TBM drive brings several benefits to Surat’s metro project:

• Accelerated Project Timeline: Speeds up the overall metro construction process.
• Enhanced Connectivity: Forms a critical link in the metro network, improving accessibility.
• Reduced Traffic Congestion: Encourages a shift from road transport to metro services, reducing urban congestion.
• Sustainable Urban Mobility: Promotes eco-friendly mass transit, reducing carbon emissions.

Next Steps in the Metro Project

With the tunneling phase completed, the focus will now shift to:

• Track Laying & Station Construction: Completing the underground stations and installing metro tracks.
• Electrical & Signaling Work: Implementing modern signaling systems for safe and efficient train operations.
• Testing & Trial Runs: Ensuring all metro systems function optimally before commercial operations begin.

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