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Shri Arun Kumar Jain, General Manager, South Central Railway undertook inspection of Secunderabad – Vikarabad section of Secunderabad Division today i.e.,
07^th June, 2023. He was accompanied by Shri A.K Gupta, Divisional Railway Manager, Secunderabad Division and other officials throughout the inspection.

Shri Arun Kumar Jain conducted a detailed inspection by locomotive from Secunderabad to Vikarabad. He conducted a thorough examination of the safety aspects of tracks and signalling systems. He also examined the safety procedures being followed by the loco pilots, functioning of speedometer, speedograph, brakes etc.,

Later, the General Manager inspected Vikarabad Railway station wherein he reviewed the passenger amenities and facilities available at the station including booking office, Passenger Reservation Systems, waiting hall, toilets and Foot Over Bridge etc. He also inspected the relay room and ‘A Cabin’ at the station and examined the entries.

Shri Arun Kumar Jain inspected the station masters office, running room, and circulating area at Vikarabad Railway station. The General Manager interacted with the staff and discussed o­n further developmental plans with the officials.

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प्रेस à¤µà¤¿à¤œà¥à¤žà¤ªà¥à¤¤à¤¿ / Press Release No. 118 Dt: 08.06.2023

STATUTORY INSPECTION OF NEWLY DOUBLED UGARKHURD – VIJAYANAGAR RAILWAY SECTION

The doubling of railway track between Ugarkhurd – Vijayanagar (18.5 km) has been completed at a cost of Rs. 210 crore. Statutory inspection by Commissioner of Railway Safety is scheduled o­n 09.06.2023. After the inspection and compliances to various safety norms, the newly laid track will be open for railway service.

The doubling is part of Londa – Miraj project sanctioned in 2015-16. The project is 100% funded by Ministry of Railways. So far, 154 km out of 186 km had been commissioned. The stretch from Londa – Ghataprabha was dedicated by Hon’ble PM in March 2023.

Doubling of railway track enhances the capacity as well as safety. Not o­nly can more number of trains be operated, but the direction of traffic is fixed (Up line and Down Line) and express / passenger trains need not wait for crossing of other trains (passenger or goods).

The Newly doubled section between Ugarkhurd – Vijayanagar consists of 02 major bridges, 27 minor bridges and 2 Road Over Bridges. There are three stations namely Ugarkhurd, Vijayanagar & Shedbal.

During the statutory inspection of commissioner of Railway Safety, speed trial will be carried out, therefore public are cautioned to the be careful and not trespass the railway tracks.

                                                                                                                                Aneesh Hegde
                                                                             Chief Public Relations Officer                                                                                                  South Western Railway, Hubballi