Indian Railways sanctions upgradation of electric traction system on Mahbubnagar-Secunderabad-Medchal section
New Delhi, June 8
Indian Railways has sanctioned a significant project to enhance rail operations on the Mahbubnagar-Secunderabad-Medchal section of South Central Railway.
Under the project, the existing 1x25 kV electric traction system will be upgraded to a modern 2x25 kV electric traction system. The work will be undertaken over this approximately 141-kilometre rail section for Rs 285.01 crore, according to a release.
The project is part of Indian Railways' ongoing efforts to enhance capacity on busy rail corridors across the country. The introduction of the 2x25 kV system will provide a more stable and efficient power supply for train operations, making rail services smoother, safer and more reliable.
The Mahbubnagar-Secunderabad-Medchal section is part of one of the country's important High-Density Network (HDN) routes. It falls on the Dharmavaram-Dhone-Mahbubnagar-Secunderabad-Medchal-Mudkhed-Indore-Ajmer rail corridor, which carries substantial passenger and freight traffic.
Upon completion, the project will further improve train operations on the route. Freight movement will become more efficient, enhancing both the speed and capacity of goods transportation. The project is also expected to support trade, industry and economic activity across the region.
The initiative will further strengthen Indian Railways' commitment to developing a modern, future-ready rail network and will benefit both passengers and industry through improved rail infrastructure and operational efficiency.
Meanwhile, the Indian Railways has approved the expansion of the 10.65-km Mararikulam-Alappuzha section under Southern Railway for Rs 220.51 crore, as per a statement by the Ministry of Railways. Through this project, Indian Railways aims to enhance line capacity, improve operational efficiency for smoother movement of passenger and freight trains on the busy rail corridor.
"Indian Railways has approved the doubling of the 10.65 km Mararikulam - Alappuzha section of Southern Railway at a sanctioned cost of Rs 220.51 crore," the release said.
As of now, the Mararikulam-Alappuzha section is the only single-line stretch remaining on the Ernakulam-Kayankulam rail corridor. Meanwhile, expansion work on all other sections has either been completed or is underway, as per the release.
"The project has been approved under the umbrella work for doubling, tripling, quadrupling, flyover and bypass works aimed at augmenting the capacity of the railway network," the release said.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Good move by Railways. This is a critical freight corridor connecting to Hyderabad. Faster goods movement means lower logistics costs for the region. But Rs 285 crore for 141 km? Seems a bit steep, no? Would like to see the break-up.
As someone who travels on the Secunderabad-Medchal route sometimes, this is much needed. The current system struggles with the heavy traffic. Hope they also address the outdated signalling while they're at it.
Mararikulam-Alappuzha doubling is long overdue. That single line section causes so many delays on the Ernakulam route. Happy to see Southern Railway finally getting attention. But 220 crore for just 10.65 km? That's over Rs 20 crore per km... 🧐
Good to see investment in rail infrastructure. The 2x25 kV system is proven technology - used on dedicated freight corridors. Should reduce maintenance issues. As a regular user of SCR, I hope they extend this to other stretches too.
Rs 285 crore for upgrading 141 km traction system is reasonable if it reduces power failures. But what about passenger amenities? Secunderabad station needs better waiting areas and clean toilets. Infrastructure upgrades should go hand-in-hand with passenger comfort. 🤔
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