UPPAL

Shri Gajanan Mallya, General Manager, South Central Railway undertook Inspection of Kazipet – Peddapalli – Nizamabad section today i.e., 19th August, 2021. He was accompanied by Shri A.K Gupta, Divisional Railway Manager, Secunderabad Division and other senior officials throughout the inspection.

The General Manager inspected Kazipet Railway Hospital and reviewed the health care facilities available. Later, the General Manager inspected Kazipet Railway station, he examined the passenger amenities, circulating area and discussed o­n further station developmental plans with the officials. He reviewed the progress of Road Under Bridge and LC gate at Kazipet town. The General Manager inaugurated a sewage treatment plant at Kazipet. Further, the General Manager carried out rear window inspection between Hasanparthi - Uppal stations. He reviewed the construction of goods shed at Hasanparthi and inspected Hasanparthi Railway station. The General Manager also inspected Uppal Railway station and goods shed where he reviewed the passenger amenities available.

Shri Gajanan Mallya, General Manager carried out a rear window inspection between Kazipet – Peddapalli section. He inspected the Maneru bridge which is under-construction as part of the Kazipet – Balharshah third line project. He also reviewed the progress of third line works in Potkapalli – Kolanoor – Peddapalli section. Later, he inspected Peddapalli goods shed and examined the equipments and amenities available. The General Manager visited Peddapalli Railway station where he inspected the entire station premises, passenger amenities, inaugurated the Hamali rest room and planted saplings. Further, he also inspected the Sultanabad Railway station and goods shed and discussed o­n developmental plans with the officials.

The General Manager conducted a detailed inspection of Karimnagar Railway station, he examined the passenger amenities available at the station and discussed o­n further plans of development and also examined the facilities at the goods shed. Further, he inspected the Gangadhara Railway station and goods shed. During the course of inspection, the General Manager received representations regarding development of station from various public representatives. He also interacted with the media and briefed them o­n Railway plans for improvement of various facilities.

- This provides continuous double line with electrification connectivity for 141 kms between Vijayawada - Gudivada - Bhimavaram Town and Gudivada - Machilipatnam

South Central Railway has completed and commissioned 17 Kms of Double Line & Electric traction o­n Vijayawada - Uppaluru Double Line. The commissioning of Doubling with Electrification between these two stations (Vijayawada – Uppaluru) provides continuous double line rail connectivity, along with electrification, for a combined distance of 141 kms between Vijayawada - Gudivada - Bhimavaram Town and Gudivada – Machilipatnam.

This commissioning of double line with electrification is part of the Vijayawada – Gudivada – Bhimavaram – Narsapur, Gudivada – Machilipatnam & Narsapur – Nidadavolu Doubling and Electrification project. The project was sanctioned in the year 2011-12 for a distance of 221 Kms at an estimated cost of Rs. 3,000 Crore, and is being executed by RVNL (Rail Vikas Nigam Limited). This is a prestigious project in the coastal belt of Andhra Pradesh and boosts the development of the region. Out of the total project length of 221 Kms project, a total of 141 Kms has now been completed and commissioned. Works in the remaining sections, i.e., between Nidadavolu - Narsapur for a distance of 70 Route Kms, are progressing at a fast pace and is nearing completion.

Salient Features of the newly completed Double line with Electrification -

· Entire track is designed to handle 25 T Axle loads with a speed potential of 110 kmph,

· 2 Major bridges with PSC Girders and 18 Minor bridges have been constructed.

· Passenger amenities at all the stations viz., Uppaluru, Nidamanuru and Ramavarappadu have been strengthened with well planned circulating area, booking concourse, convenient platforms, drinking water facilities, foot over bridges etc.

· Three Station yards of Uppaluru, Nidamanuru and Ramvarappadu has been remodeled with standard double line layout with modern facilities.

· Cut and Connection method is used wherever possible and hence almost the entire line is commissioned with maximum permissible speed.

· Indigenously built Centralized Architecture Electronic Interlocking has been installed at 3 stations Uppaluru, Nidamanuru, Ramavarappadu to ensure safety at the highest level.

· Electrically operated Lifting Barriers have been installed at 7 Railway Level Crossing Gates in the section with good road surface and indication boards.

Benefits

ü This infrastructure development project will significantly strengthen Rail transport infrastructure by providing seamless movement of freight and passenger traffic o­n rails.

ü The new double rail line will increase mobility and serve public aspirations with regard to rail transportation.

ü Economy of hinterland will see leverage with boost in transport of Agriculture and Aqua products.

ü The electrification works will help in saving energy and reducing fuel expenditure besides reducing carbon foot print.

ü This line also serves as the viable alternate railway line for the coastal rail corridor between Vijayawada - Visakhapatnam.

Shri Gajanan Mallya, General Manager, SCR complimented the officials of Vijayawada Division & RVNL for completing the project works as per schedule. The General Manager advised RVNL authorities to complete the project in pro-active approach so that the entire project is completed & commissioned at the earliest, thereby fulfilling the needs of the Coastal Belt of Andhra Pradesh. He also instructed the Railway officials to extend all the possible help in execution of project at a faster pace.