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www.scr.indianrailways.gov.in- 2021-04-15
With 45,881 RKM i.e. 71 % have been electrified by 31.03.2021 An astonishing 34 % of total rail electrification has been completed in last three years alone Major boost to environment Railways use Covid as an opportunity to accelerate the Speed of projects Indian Railways has logged highest ever electrification of sections covering 6,015 Route Kilometer (RKM)in single year during 2020-21. Despite COVID pandemic, It has surpassed the previous highest of 5,276 RKM achieved in 2018-19. It is a proud moment for Indian Railways for achieving target of 6000 km plus electrification project completion during tough time 2020-21. Indian Railways is becoming environment friendly and energy secured. The latest Broad Gauge network of Indian Railways is 63,949 Route kilometer (RKM) and with 740 km of Konkan Railway is 64,689 RKM, out of which 45,881 RKM i.e. 71 % have been electrified by 31.03.2021. A lot of emphasis has been given to Railway Electrification in recent years with a view to reduce the Nation's dependence on imported petroleum-based energy and to enhance the country's energy security, with a vision of providing eco-friendly, faster and energy-efficient mode of transportation. More than 5 times electrification was achieved during (2014-21) last seven years as compared to during 2007-14. Since 2014, a record 24,080 RKM (37% of present Broad Gauge routes) have been electrified against electrification of 4,337 RKM (7% of present Broad Gauge routes) during 2007-14. Out of total 45,881 RKM electrified so far, 34 % has been electrified in last three years only. Indian Railways has also commissioned a record 56 TSSs ( Traction Sub Stations ) during 2020-21, as against previous best of 42, which is an improvement of 33% despite COVID pandemic. A total of 201 Traction Sub Stations have been commissioned during last seven years as well. Some of the Major sections electrified by the Indian Railways over the year are as follows- S.No. Major route 1. Mumbai-Howrah via Jabalpur 2. Delhi-Darbhanga-Jaynagar 3. Gorakhpur-Varanasi via Aunrihar 4. Jabalpur-Nainpur-Gondia- Ballarshah 5. Chennai-Trichy 6. Indore-Guna-Gwalior-Amritsar 7. Delhi-Jaipur-Udaipur 8. New Delhi-New coochbehar-Srirampur Assam via Patna & Katihar 9. Ajmer-Howrah 10. Mumbai-Marwar 11. Delhi-Moradabad-Tanakpur Indian Railways has planned to fully electrify its tracks by December 2023. Total Rail electrification would contribute to the goal of “net zero” emissions by 2030 by drawing its entire electrical load from renewable energy sources. (Ch. Rakesh) Chief Public Relations Officer 2
www.cr.indianrailways.gov.in- 2021-04-11
Central Railway Press Release Additional Special Trains between Mumbai-Hatia and Pune-Danapur 1.Mumbai-Hatia Bi-weekly Superfast Special 01127Bi-weekly special will leave Lokmanya Tilak Terminus on every Tuesday and Friday at 23.05 hrs from 13.4.2021 to 30.4.2021 and arrive Hatia at 03.45 hrs on third day. 01128Bi-weekly special will leave Hatia on every Thursday and Sunday at 08.40 hrs from 15.4.2021 to 2.5.2021 and arrive Lokmanya Tilak Terminus at 13.30 hrs next day. Halts: Thane, Kalyan, Nashik Road, Bhusaval Jn., Akola, Badnera, Wardha, Nagpur, Gondia, Durg, Raipur, Bilaspur, Raigarh, Jharsuguda, Rourkela. Composition: Two 3AC, 5 Sleeper, 14 second seating. 2.Pune-Danapur Special 01439 superfast special will leave Pune at 06.10 hrs on 13.4.2021, 20.4.2021 and 27.4.2021 and arrive Danapur at 11.40 hrs next day 01440 special will leave Danapur at 13.40 hrs on 14.4.2021, 21.4.2021 and 28.4.2021 and arrive Pune at 23.10 hrs next day Halts: Daund Chord Line, Ahmednagar, Manmad, Bhusaval, Khandwa, Itarsi, Jabalpur, Katni, Satna, Prayagraj Chheoki andPt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay Jn Composition:Two 3AC, 9 Sleeper, 9 second seating Reservation: Bookings for fully reserved special trains 01127 and 01439 on special charges will open on 12.4.2021 at all computerised reservation centres on website www.irctc.co.in For detailed timings at the halts of these special trains visit www.enquiry.indianrail.gov.in or download NTES App. Only passengers having confirmed tickets will be permitted to board this special train. Passengers are advised to adhere all norms, SOPs related to COVID19 during the boarding, travel and at destination. --- --- — Date: April 11, 2021 PR No.2021/04/33 This press release is issued by the Public Relations Department, Central Railway, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Mumbai (Shivaji Sutar) Chief Public Relations Officer
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