5 Trains from (GNP)GHANPUR to (ANB)AMMANABROLU

- To ease freight operations & to accommodate Longer Haul Goods trains

- This is the second longer loop over the zone

To enhance train operations, ease congestion and to accommodate long haul goods trains with additional wagons than the standard composition, SCR has commissioned a longer loop line at Navabpalem Railway Station of Vijayawada Division located o­n the Grand trunk route of Vijayawada – Visakhapatnam section. This is the second longer loop that has been constructed o­n the Zone, the first o­ne being at Bikkavolu station.

In Railways, loop lines are constructed in station area to handle more number of trains and to ease out the train operations. Normally, the loop lines at a station are constructed with a length of 750 meters which can accommodate a full-length goods train with multiple engines. With the increasing need to transport huge quantities at a o­ne go, it has necessitated to handle longer trains having more number of wagons than the regular composition. To mitigate this problem, Indian Railways has been encouraging the construction of Longer Loop lines of around 1500 meters (which is double than the existing loop line lengths).

Considering the importance of longer loop lines, Ministry of Railways has accorded sanction for construction of Longer Loops at six stations of Vijayawada Division viz., Bikkavolu, Navabpalem & Elamanchili in Vijayawada – Visakhapatnam section and Nidubrolu, Ammanabrolu & Bitragunta in Vijayawada – Chennai section. Out of these, now, two longer loops have been commissioned i.e., At Bikkavolu and Navabpalem stations. Works are in the fast progress at the remaining locations.

Salient features of Longer Loop line at Navabpalem station

v The Electronic interlocking system has been provided with 70 routes.

v Advanced Axle counters have been provided for Intermediate Block signals located in Navabpalem - Tadepalligudem & Navabpalem - Nidadavolu sections.

v The Central Interlocking system, Data loggers are provided with modern equipment.

v Fire alarm facility is provided for enhanced protection.

v The execution of works has been done with meticulous planning duly completing the NI work within seven days as against scheduled period of 9 days.

v 2 sets of Unimat machines and T-28 Cranes have been used at the site for faster work.

v The main line and loop line of the station have been provided with separate elementary sections to facilitate independent OHE blocks.

Benefits of Longer Loop Lines

v Will accommodate long haul trains like Jai Kisan specials where 2 freight trains are combined and run for quick mobility

v Provision for crossing of trains to enable faster movement of trains without too much detention of freight trains

v Improves punctuality of passenger trains by avoiding main line regulation of Goods trains

v Improves overall train operations.

v Reduces the wagon detention and travel expenses.

v Enables in handling more number of trains.

Shri Gajanan Mallya, General Manger, SCR complimented the officials of Vijayawada Division o­n completion of second longer loop line over the Zone with sincere and dedicated efforts. He instructed the officials to complete the remaining longer loop lines o­n fast pace for overall improvement in operation of freight trains in the busy trunk route section.

- New Crossing station, Pocharam inspected

- Annual Inspection conducted between Bhadrachalam Road –- Kazipet – Secunderabad section

Shri Gajanan Mallya, General Manager, South Central Railway undertook Annual Inspection of Bhadrachalam Road – Dornakal - Kazipet – Secunderabad sections of Secunderabad Division today i.e., 10th February, 2021. He was accompanied by Shri A.K.Gupta, Divisional Railway Manager, Secunderabad Division and Principal Head of the Departments throughout the inspection.

The General Manager commenced the inspection at Bhadrachalam Railway Station and inaugurated the renovated Crew Lobby, 20 KWp o­n Grid Solar Power Plant and Model Track Maintainers Room at Bhadrachalam Railway Station. Shri Gajanan Mallya planted saplings towards green environment in the premises of Model Track Maintainers Rest Room at Bhadrachalam during the inspection. The General Manager inaugurated & inspected the renovated Health Unit, Bhadrachalam. He carried out a speed test between Bhadrachalam and Dornakal sections.

The General Manager inspected Pocharam Railway Station, a new crossing station. A new crossing station provided between Bhadrachalam Road and Dornakal Junction will facilitate the train operations and ease the congestion in train movements. The provision will also help in speeding up the freight and passenger trains.

The General Manager inspected newly constructed Road under Bridge between Bhadrachalam - Dornakal section. Later, during the inspection, GM, SCR inaugurated new running room and 1000 LPD solar hot water for running room at Dornakal station. He inspected safety aspects at Major Girder Bridge between Garla - Gundratimadugu stations in Dornakal – Kazipet section. During the inspection the General Manager also interacted with Track Maintainers of Gang Unit No.8 and enquired about the safety practices being followed.

The General Manager comprehensively inspected the Warangal Railway station and its premises and discussed and reviewed the development works. Later, the General Manager inspected Ghanpur Railway Station where he also visited the Railway colony and interacted with the family members of the employees about the facilities provided. He also interacted with track maintainers of Gang unit no. 7 and later had a meeting with representatives of various trade unions. During the inspection, the General Manager also inspected overall track maintenance between these sections and also conducted speed test between Jangaon – Pagidipalli.