SRIRAMNAGAR

To enhance safety at Level Crossing gate, South Central Railway is eliminating all the Manned Level Crossing (LC) gates o­n mission mode, following the complete elimination of Unmanned LC gates across its network. In this direction, Hyderabad division of SCR has been successful in elimination of Level Crossing 97E located between Gadwal - Sriramnagar stations in Secunderabad - Dhone section, overcoming major challenges.

In the current financial year, Hyderabad division has eliminated two manned Level crossing gates so far and is progressing well to strengthen safety across its jurisdiction. The LC gate located between Gadwal - Sriramnagar stations is in the close proximity of Krishna River and posed many challenges which were tackled in an effective manner by Team SCR. The construction of RUB in place of LC gate was executed with meticulous planning and the team has adopted advanced technology with necessary safety measures to accomplish the task.

Some of the highlight points are -

· LC gate is located in 2.5-degree curvature. Accordingly, wooden sleepers were laid with perfection o­n the girder.

· Deep excavation was carried out and controlled blasting was done due to presence of hard rock. In addition, Hard rock was used for sound bearing of girder.

· As Krishna River is nearby, continuous dewatering activity was undertaken as the ground water table is almost at ground level.

· Crops are harvested throughout the year (except between April – July) in the fields adjacent to Railway boundary. Hence the work was taken up during this period.

· The work could be completed successfully despite of the heavy rain.

· To ensure additional safety, tamping work was done by Tie Tamping machine for three rounds.

· Adequate measures such as social distancing, wearing of masks etc were also been taken while executing the work.

Shri Gajanan Mallya, General Manager, SCR congratulated Divisional Railway Manager, Hyderabad and his team of officers and staff involved in undertaking the task. He also appreciated for successful completion of the work in the most efficient manner, with least disturbance to the normal flow of rail traffic even during the pandemic times and adverse environment conditions at a crucial location.

Shri Gajanan Mallya, General Manager, South Central Railway undertook Inspection of Kacheguda- Falaknuma-Mahbubnagar-Kurnool- Dhone section of Hyderabad Division today i.e., 5th July, 2021. He was accompanied by Shri N.S.R. Prasad, Divisional Railway Manager, Hyderabad Division, Principal Head of the Departments and Divisional Officials throughout the inspection.

The General Manager commenced the inspection from Falaknuma Railway Station. He inspected the newly constructed Road Under Bridge in Lieu of Level Crossing Gate No. 14 between Umdanagar – Timmapur and rain water drain system under RUB to facilitate road users. He inspected Balanagar and Gollaplli Railway stations enroute and discussed o­n station development plans with officials.

At Mahbubnagar, the General Manager inaugurated Improved Goods Platform, Energy Neutral Health Unit and Senior Section Engineer, Permanent Way Office. He also inaugurated 20 KWp o­n Grid Solar Power Plant for Health Unit and newly built Type-III quarters for the convenience of staff. The General Manager comprehensively inspected Mahbubnagar Railway Station and reviewed the development works. Enroute, he also conducted safety inspection of Krishna Bridge between Gadwal – Sriramnagar. He inspected passenger amenities and various facilities available at Gadwal Railway Station. He inaugurated a Crew Booking Lobby, Crew Rest Room interacted with Gangmen and inaugurated Miyawaki Tree Plantation in the station premises. At Poodor Railway Station, the General Manager inaugurated Tool cum Rest Room for Track maintainers. He inaugurated a Solar Pump and planted saplings towards green environment. Later, between Podoor – Itikyala – Manopad stations the General Manager inspected Road under Bridges constructed for the convenience of road users.

At Kurnool City Railway station, the General Manager conducted a detailed inspection of passenger amenities available and various development works under progress. He inspected circulating area, Station Manager’s office and discussed o­n station developmental plans with officials. He inspected Goods Shed at Kurnool City. Later, the General Manager inspected Goods line at Veldurti Railway station handling freight traffic and discussed o­n further improvements. He also visited Dhone Railway station as part of the program.