SCR commissions 22 km triple line between Raghavapuram and Kolanur
The rail track between Raghavapuram and Kolanur completed as part of Kazipet-Balharshah tripling and electrification project
Hyderabad: In a boost to rail infrastructure in Telangana region, the third line and electrification between Raghavapuram and Kolanur for a distance of 22 kilometres has been successfully completed and commissioned for operation of train services, South Central Railway (SCR) on Tuesday said.
The third line was completed as part of Kazipet – Balharshah tripling and electrification project, a significant project under progress for expansion of rail network in the State. The section between Kazipet – Balharshah is a vital rail link situated in grand trunk route connecting northern States with southern region of the country.
The section between Kazipet – Balharshah on SCR is majorly coming under Telangana State and partly in Maharashtra. This main line provides crucial rail connectivity to many cement clusters, coal screening plants and power houses situated in this section.
Due to the increased freight operations in this sector besides rise in the coaching operations, the section had become over saturated. To decongest the high-density section, the tripling works between Raghavapuram – Mandamarri for a distance of 33 km have been completed in the year 2016 including construction of third line on the major bridge across river Godavari between Mancherial – Peddampet.
To further ease the traffic, tripling and electrification on the balance stretch of Kazipet – Balharshah section, for a distance of 202 km (Telangana-159 km and Maharashtra-43 km) has been sanctioned in the year 2015-16 with an estimated cost of Rs 2,063 crore.
The execution of third line works of the entire project is being taken up simultaneously in different sections and the works in all stretches of both Telangana and Maharashtra region are progressing in the fast pace. Priority has been accorded in execution of works for this project considering its importance.
In addition, as a part of tripling, redesigning of 29 minor bridges and 3 major bridges have been undertaken. Infrastructure and passenger amenities have been enhanced in Peddapalli junction, Raghavapuram and Kolanur stations by providing high level platforms, relay rooms and safety has been enhanced by providing advanced electronic interlocking signalling system.
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