Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 15: In a significant feat for Indian rail infrastructure, Translite Scaffolding contributed critical engineered systems to enable the successful launch of the longest open-web steel girder rail flyover in Maharashtra. Executed by TATA Projects Ltd. under the DFCCIL’s JNPT–Nilje freight corridor, the project involved an innovative radial-slew launch across operational railway lines — a first-of-its-kind method in India.
While Translite did not manufacture or erect the primary open-web steel girder, its specialized systems formed the backbone of this complex launch. The company was responsible for designing and supplying custom high-precision launching beams, engineered to handle extreme loads with optimized camber control for perfect longitudinal alignment. In addition, precision-machined trussel heads were developed to accommodate differential loading during incremental launching while minimizing point stress and structural deflection.
The project’s scope also included end-to-end site coordination. Translite’s engineering team actively supported the erection crew with alignment checks, staging procedures, and live technical assistance during critical phases of the launch. This hands-on involvement ensured smooth execution despite the highly compressed timeline.
The girder spanned approximately 110 to 110.5 meters in length and weighed nearly 1,650 tons. It was successfully launched across a 34-meter shift distance using the radial-slew technique, completed across four midnight traffic blocks authorized by Central Railway. All critical support structures were delivered within a fast-track manufacturing window of just 45 days. Third-party inspections verified zero deviation during load transfer and launch — a testament to the precision and reliability of Translite’s systems.
According to a Senior Project Manager at TATA Projects, “Translite’s systems demonstrated outstanding precision and reliability, significantly de-risking the project’s heavy launch operations.”
The project marks a major advancement in rail-based freight infrastructure in Maharashtra, expected to significantly boost cargo connectivity and industrial throughput in the region. Translite’s involvement reinforces its position as a trusted partner for custom formwork and heavy-duty launch systems in some of the most challenging infrastructure projects nationwide.
Translite Scaffolding continues to support modern construction through its ISO-certified facilities, an engineering-led design approach, and specialized focus on metros, highways, and industrial structures. Its contributions to this flagship freight corridor exemplify how tailored fabrication and field-tested engineering can drive safe and efficient execution at scale.
About Translite
Translite Scaffolding is a specialized engineering solutions provider focused on custom-designed formwork systems, modular scaffolding, and heavy-duty launching structures for complex infrastructure projects. With a commitment to precision, safety, and engineering excellence, Translite supports some of India’s largest builds across metro rail, highways, industrial plants, and freight corridors. Its ISO-certified manufacturing facilities and field-oriented design processes ensure robust performance even in the most demanding construction environments. By combining innovation with reliability, Translite continues to enable the safe and timely execution of critical infrastructure across the country.
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