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प्रेस à¤µà¤¿à¤œà¥à¤žà¤ªà¥à¤¤à¤¿ / Press Release No. 571 Dt: 14.03.2022

GENERAL MANAGER SHRI SANJEEV KISHORE CONDUCTS ANNUAL INSPECTIONOF HUBBALLI DIVISION o­n BALLARI -GADAG SECTION

·   General Manager Shri Sanjeev Kishore, Divisional Railway Manager Hubballi Shri Arvind Malkhede and Principal Officers of SWR inspected several parameters key to safe running of Railways & upkeep of stations

·   Staff Quarters with modern amenities consisting 12 dwelling units constructed at the  cost of Rs.1.8 crores inaugurated and Gang Tool cum Rest Room for Track Maintainers dedicated at Ballari

·   Speed Trial conducted successfully between Ballari & Daroji (24 KM) clocking a speed of 110kmph

·      Electronic Human Resource Management System (HRMS) booklet released

·     Children Park, Badminton Court in Railway Colony & Video Surveillance System at Gadag station inaugurated

Shri Sanjeev Kishore, General Manager, South Western Railway, conducted statutory annual inspection o­n Ballari-Gadag Section over Hubballi Division today (14.03.2022). The focus of Annual Inspection was mainly operational Safety of the Section.  He inspected major and minor stations i.e. Ballari, Hosapete, Munirabad and Gadag station and reviewed the Division’s performance.  He was accompanied by Shri Arvind Malkhede, Divisional Railway Manager, Hubballi Division, Principal Heads of Departments, Divisional officers and staff during the course of inspection.

   Shri S. P.S.Gupta, Principal Chief Engineer; Shri Subba Rao , Principal Chief Mechanical Engineer;  Shri Hari Shankar Verma, Principal Chief Operations Manager;   Shri  Jaypal Singh, Principal Chief Electrical Engineer;  Shri A.S.Rao, Principal Chief Commercial Manager;  Shri P.Raja Shekhar,  Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer; Shri Rajneesh Gupta, Principal Chief Materials Manager;  Shri Alok Tiwari Principal Chief Safety Officer;  Shri  Alok Kumar, Principal Chief Personnel Officer, Shri Alok Kumar Principal Chief Security Commissioner and other senior officers of South Western Railway and Branch Officers of  Hubballi Division were present

The team inspected Station working, Sanitation, water supply, waiting rooms, refreshment rooms, booking offices, Running Room, Health Units, Route Relay Interlocking cabins, Crew lobby, Parking lot at the Railway Stations and Quarters.  The assets inspected by the team include Points & Crossings at Ballari, Hosapete, Munirabad, and Gadag Yards, Interlocked Level Crossing Gate No.98 & 90 between Daroji and Papinayakanahalli Section, Curve No. 9 and Minor Bridge No. 155 between Papinayakanahalli and Kariganuru, Curve No. 68 and Major Bridge No. 104 (Tungabhadra Bridge) between Hosapete & Munirabad stations, Station Master's Panel Room at Ballari and Munirabad Stations. Between Bayaluvoddigeri and Papinayakanahallihe interacted with staff of Gang No. 3 and released e-HRMS booklet.   The Human Resource Management System is an important milestone in digitalization of Human Resource activities in Indian Railways.  In order to help the staff better adapt to this new system and enable them to use HRMS in a hassle free manner o­n a day-to-day basis, this booklet has been brought out by Personnel department of Hubballi Division. 

A speed trial was conducted between Ballari and Daroji station clocking a speed of 110 kmph. This is a testimony to the good maintenance of track, signaling and other parameters.

During the course of inspection, GM Shri Sanjeev Kishore dedicated the newly constructed 12 units Railway Staff quarters at Ballari equipped with all modern-day facilities.  He reiterated ensuring the wellbeing of staff. He also inaugurated Selfie Point at the new park developed at Ballari station, Volley Ball Court, Pond, Sewage Treatment plant, Digital Register at Booking Office, Smart QR Code based ID Cards, and laid foundation stone for RPF Barrack at Ballari.  A tree plantation drive along with PHODs was also organized at Ballari Railway Health Unit. Keeping up with the commitment of SWR towards environment, a lake has been rejuvenated at Ballari, to conserve water.

Considering the importance of Track maintainers in ensuring safe running of trains and hardship being faced by them GM inaugurated the Gang tool room at Ballari station. Later he interacted with them and assured all necessary assistance towards duty and in safe running of trains.

At Hosapete, he inspected the Parking lot, Residential Colony and Routine Overhauling (ROH) Shed. He inaugurated the Visvesvaraya Garden at the ROH Shed.  He also inspected Munirabad station, and motivated the staff to ensure safe train operations.

During the inspection at Gadag station, he inaugurated video surveillance system, which will enhance security and safety of passengers. It will also help RPF in tracing habitual offenders and improve safety in railway premises. Later he inaugurated Children Park, Badminton Court at Gadag railway colony and laid foundation stone for RPF Barrack. 

Shri Sanjeev Kishore also interacted with representatives of elected members, local residents and also representatives of various organization and discussed various items related to railways like stoppage of trains etc. It was informed to the public that Railways will look into this and all request will be addressed suitably.

During the course of inspection, the General Manager also declared cash awards to outstanding employees for their dedicated and sincere service. 

                                                                  (Aneesh Hegde)
                                                       Chief Public Relations Officer          
                                            South Western Railway, Hubballi 

              दक्षिण à¤ªà¤¶à¥à¤šà¤¿à¤® à¤°à¥‡à¤²à¤µà¥‡ / SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY                à¤ªà¥à¤°à¥‡à¤¸ à¤µà¤¿à¤œà¥à¤žà¤ªà¥à¤¤à¤¿ / Press Release No. 410 Dt: 07.11.2021

RAILWAY ELECTRIFICATION WORK IN FULL SWING IN SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY

ØWith more than 598.7 RKM of Electrification, South Western Railway log highest ever figure in Electrification of route in last 16 months

Ø 692 RKM more targeted for electrification by Mar 2022 in SWR

ØFrom 208 RKM in 2016 (5% of SWR network), Electrified track saw astonishing rise to 1233 RKM (34% of SWR network) presently upto March 2021

Indian Railway is marching ahead towards achieving the goal of Net Zero Carbon Emission. 

Several green initiatives are being implemented to achieve the same.  Railway is electrifying its entire rail network to provide greener transport and reduce carbon footprint.   In South Western Railway, Electrification work is in full swing.  Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd. (RVNL) and Central Organization for Railway Electrification (CORE) are executing the Electrification works in jurisdiction of   South Western Railway.

In the period from July 2020 to Mar. 2021, 477 Route Kilo Metres (RKM) of Electrification work has been completed in SWR and authorization of Commissioner of Railway Safety has also been received.

It includes 99 RKM between Rayadurga-Thalaku-Chitradurga, 103 RKM between Kariganuru-Harlapur-Hulkoti, 65 RKM between Hubballi and Alnavar, 85 RKM between Anekal-Periyanagathunai-Palakkodu and 125 RKM between Kudgi and Hotgi.

In the current Financial Year from Apr.2021, 122 RKM of Electrification has been completed   so far. It includes 33 RKM between Alnavar and Londa, 33 RKM between Chitradurga-Chikjajur and 56 RKM between Chikbanavar and Tumakuru. Further, 570 RKM of Electrification is targeted for completion in current Financial Year ending by Mar.2022. 

On 04.11.2021, Electric Loco Trial was conducted successfully between Hulkoti and Hubballi Bypass East (39 RKM).

76 RKM between Palakoddu-Sivadi-Omalur, 45 RKM between Yelahanka-Chikballapur, 20 RKM between Kalgurki-Wandal, 11 RKM between Londa-Tinaighat, 113 RKM between Arsikere-Birur-Chikjajur, 61 RKM between Mysuru-Chamarajanagar, 48 RKM between Gadag-Hole Alur, 60 RKM between Tumakuru-Kardi, 47 RKM between Tinaighat-Castlerock and Kulem-Madgaon, and 44 RKM between Bangarpet- Srinivaspur are also targeted for Electrification in the current Financial Year.

Before 2017, o­nly 208 RKM between Bengaluru and Jolarpettai was electrified in SWR.  In the year 2016-17 electrification of 259 RKM, in 2017-18 electrification of 95 RKM, in 2018-19 electrification of 41.6 RKM and in 2019-20 electrification of 143.1 RKM have been completed. 

Electrification has now been completed between Hubballi-Ballari and Ballari Rayadurga fully.  The Electrification between Hubballi and Bengaluru line is expected to be completed by March 2023.  As per targets, by December 2023, all the major routes of SWR will be electrified. 

Recently, o­n 4th November, 2021 Shri Sanjeev Kishore, GM/SWR along with Shri P.K. Mishra, Additional General Manager & Shri Manoj Mahajan, Principal Chief Electrical Engineer conducted a meeting through Video Conference with DRMs of all the 3 Divisions, top officials of RVNL & CORE and directed them to give top priority to complete the Railway Electrification works as per targets. He reviewed the progress of works of foundation of masts, erection, wiring etc. as per action plan. He advised them to plan works targeted for current financial year for completion by Jan/Feb.2022.

Electrification of Railway lines besides being environment friendly, will also save foreign exchange reserves spent o­n High-Speed Diesel Oil.

In addition to above, passenger trains with higher speed & heavier goods trains can be run after Electrification of tracks

                                                                              

                                                                                        Chief Public Relations Officer