38 Trains from (KOTA)KOTA JN to (NZM)H NIZAMUDDIN

N.F. Railway is progressing at full throttle for achieving the Indian Railways target of becoming Net Zero Carbon Emitter by 2030. In an endeavour for complete electrification, N.F. Railway has achieved another milestone by commissioning Dudhnai - Mendipathar (22.823 Track Kilometre) single line section and Abhayapuri – Pancharatna (34.59 Track Kilometre) double line section o­n 15^th March, 2023. The Central Organization for Railway Electrification (CORE) has carried out the electrification works in these sections.

 Mendipathar is the o­nly railway station in the north-eastern state of Meghalaya which is in operation since 2014 after being inaugurated by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India. After commissioning of electric traction, trains hauled by electric locomotive will now be able to operate directly from Mendipathar in Meghalaya which will increase the average speed. More passenger & freight carrying trains will be able to operate through these sections with full sectional speeds. Punctuality will also increase in this section. Parcel & freight carrying trains hauled by electric locomotives from other states will be able to reach Meghalaya directly.

Electrification will significantly improve the mobility of trains in Northeast India.  In addition to the reduction in pollution due to the shift from fossil fuel to electricity, the efficiency of the Railway system in the region will also improve. This would facilitate seamless traffic and also save time of the trains moving to and from northeastern states apart from savings in precious foreign exchange.

In a bid to maintain railway tracks in proper condition and provide a safe and comfortable journey to rail passengers, N. F. Railway has undertaken several track renewal works during the month of February, 2023. As a result of the increased effort o­n track renewal works, N. F. Railway achieved 2^nd place by securing 90.5% in overall performance amongst all the 16 zones during the month of February, 2023.

42.51 Km of plain tracks have been deep screened by cleaning impervious layer of dust, sand ashes etc from ballast during the month of February, 2023 making a cumulative progress of 298.04 Km from April to February of this current financial year. Through Sleeper Renewal of 15.78 TKM have been done during the month of February, 2023 making a cumulative progress of 153.50 TKM up to the month. Through Turnout Renewals of 1.50 equivalent sets have been done during the month of February, 2023 making a cumulative progress of 199.50 sets up to the month. Through Rail Renewal of 42.62 TKM have been done during the month of February, 2023 making a cumulative progress of 415.05 TKM up to the month. 24 numbers of bridges have been rehabilitated during the month of February, 2023 making a cumulative progress of 211 numbers bridges up to the month.

Moreover, 1640.53 kilometres of track have been tested by USFD (Ultra Sonic Flaw Detection) machine during the month of February, 2023 making a cumulative progress of 19260.79 kilometres up to the month. USFD technique is carried out to detect flaws like cracks and timely removal of defective rails for safety.

Maintenance of tracks at regular intervals have resulted in smooth operations of trains and providing better riding experience for passengers. The increased emphasis given o­n safety measures for railway track has led to safer running of trains with increased speed and better riding experience.