Afcons Lowers Giant TBM Cutter Head at Vikhroli

19 May 2026 CW Team

Afcons Infrastructure has successfully lowered India’s largest Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) cutter head for the Mumbai–Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project at Shaft 2 in Vikhroli, Mumbai. The cutter head measures 13.5 m in diameter and weighs 354.5 tonne, and was lowered to a depth of 55 m.

The milestone marks a significant step in the execution of the country’s high-speed rail corridor and highlights the scale and complexity of underground tunnelling works involved in the project. Afcons described the achievement as a proud moment for both the company and India’s high-speed rail journey.

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19 May 2026

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