1 Trains from (SALE)SALAR to (NAM)NAMRUP

In continuous effort to improve transportation of freight traffic, N. F. Railway has been opening new stations for handling inward and outward goods traffic. Few more railway stations have been opened for freight traffic during February, 2023 enabling easier transportation of various goods by customers. This is expected to benefit transporters in a big way along with development of local economy.

To improve customer interface and further augment freight transportation, Mirza station under Rangiya division has been opened for handling of inward all goods traffic except coal, POL, live stock, explosive and crane consignment. Further, it has also been opened for handling of Parcel Cargo Express Train w.e.f. 15^thFebruary, 2023. Permission for handling of inward Steel Pipe consignment in Harmuti station under Rangiya division has been extended for another 06 months w.e.f. 15^th February, 2023. Earlier, it was opened for handling of inward Steel Pipe consignment for a period of 06 months w.e.f. 27^th July, 2022. Namrup station under Tinsukia division has been opened for handling of outward sand traffic w.e.f. 23^rd February, 2023. Further, permission has been extended for loading of coal traffic for another period of 06 months w.e.f. 28^th February, 2023. Earlier, it was opened for handling of outward coal traffic o­n for a period of 03 months w.e.f. 10^thOctober, 2022.

To modernize parcel booking system and to enhance a user-friendly interface, a Parcel Management System (PMS) has been installed at Agthori Railway station under Lumding division o­n 14^th February, 2023. Under the improved system, booking of parcels is being done at parcel offices through computerized system. Traders and businessmen now can avail these services for transportation of their merchandise in a fast, reliable and eco-friendly manner. They can also track their consignments.

-It is step-well which is nearly 200 years old.

-The well  roughly yields 1 lakh liters of water per day

South Central Railway has rejuvenated the 200 year old Heritage Well at Zonal Railway Training Institute (ZRTI), Moula-Ali, Secunderabad, in tune with the emphasis laid by Ministry of Railways towards conservation of water and revival of water bodies. The well has been catering to the water requirements of the Zonal Railway Training Institute for over five decades. The project was undertaken with a cost of approximately Rs. 6 lakh and is expected to generate substantial savings of around Rs. 5 lakh per month.

            The heritage well which has a depth of about 50 ft. is yielding 1 lakh liters of water per day which is catering to the water supply needs ZRTI, Supervisors Training Centre (STC) and Territorial Camp (TA) office in the area. Rain Water harvesting pits have also been provided in the surrounding areas which will help to reduce rain water runoff and facilitate water conservation.

In addition, the well has been covered with Nylon mesh which helps to keep the water clean by preventing falling of leaves or other materials into the water. While pumping the water, manual chlorination is also being used to ensure supply of uncontaminated water. Maintenance and cleaning of the heritage well is being undertaken o­n regular basis. Beautification of the heritage well has been undertaken with fresh painting and decorative LED Lightings.

            Shri Arun Kumar Jain, General Manager, South Central Railway appreciated the initiative undertaken by Hyderabad Division and ZRTI for revival of the heritage step-well. He stated that South Central Railway is committed towards environmental conservation and is continuously implementing several green initiatives and eco-friendly plans of action, in this regard. He stated that the revived heritage well will adequately serve all the domestic water requirements of ZRTI and also the surrounding offices (STC and TA Camp).

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