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Indian Railways completes speed trial of Vistadome coach

Indian Railways has 13 Vistadome coaches that are currently operational in select routes in India, namely, Dadar and Madgaon, Araku Valley, Kashmir Valley, Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, Kalka Shimla Railway, Kangra Valley Railway, Matheran Hill Railway, Nilgiri Mountain Railway.

 

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Indian Railway enhances Speed to 130 Kmph Along the Golden Quadrilateral & Golden Diagonal sections



Indian Railway has started the New Year by achieving a landmark achievement by drastically enhancing the maximum speed to 130 kmph for 1,280 km length out of 1,612 Km in Golden Quadrilateral - Golden Diagonal (GQ-GD) route.This covers the entire GQ-GD route over South Central Railway, except Vijayawada - Duvvada section, where signaling up-gradation work is in progress.


The enhanced speed limits could be achieved due to the systematic and planned strengthening of track & its infrastructure by removing bottlenecks in these sections on a fast pace. This included heavier rails, laying of 260 meters Long welded rail panels, improvement of curves and gradients among others.


Railways has utilized the opportunity of the Lockdown period and low train movement last year (due to the COVID-19 pandemic) to complete all necessary infrastructure up-gradation works. Based on these improvements done by the Zone, the RDSO/Lucknow conducted oscillation trials through Confirmatory Oscillograph Car Run (COCR) consisting of instrumented coaches of all classes at 130 Kmph speed during July and October last year. During this check, in addition to track parameters, other areas like Signaling aspect, Traction distribution equipment, Locomotive& coach fitness were also checked and recorded.


Accordingly, the South Central Railway zone has received sanction to enhance the maximum speed limits to 130 kmph along the following routes:


1. Golden Diagonal (Grand Trunk) Route: 744 Route Km


i. Ballarshah to Kazipet – 234 Rkm


ii. Kazipet-Vijayawada-Gudur – 510 Rkm





2. Golden Quadrilateral Route (Chennai -Mumbai section): 536 Route Km


i. Renigunta to Gooty - 281 Rkm


ii. Gooty to Wadi - 255Rkm


Already, the maximum speed limits in the High-Density Network (HDN) between Secunderabad – Kazipet (132 Kms distance) had been enhanced to 130 kmph.


As such, including both the Up and Down lines in these sections, a total of 2,824 kms (1412Rkms)has now been made fit to run at a speed of 130 kmph. This covers the entire GQ-GD route over SCR, except Vijayawada - Duvvada section, where signaling up-gradation work is in progress.


It is noteworthy that despite COVID pandemic, Indian Railways has witnessed an unprecedented growth in development of infrastructure, innovation, capacity expansion of network, freight diversification. Railways has used covid challenge as an opportunity to lay the foundation for future development and next level of traveling experience for passengers.
 

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PM to flag off eight trains facilitating seamless rail connectivity to Statue of Unity with different regions of the country on 17 January



Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will flag off eight trains connecting different regions of the country to Kevadiya on 17th January, 2021 at 11 AM via video conferencing. These trains will facilitate seamless connectivity to the Statue of Unity. Prime Minister will also inaugurate several other projects related to the Railways sector in Gujarat during the event. Chief Minister of Gujarat and Union Railways Minister will be present on the occasion.


Prime Minister will inaugurate the Dabhoi – Chandod Gauge converted Broad Gauge railway line, Chandod – Kevadiya new Broad Gauge railway line, newly electrified Pratapnagar – Kevadiya section and the new station buildings of Dabhoi, Chandod and Kevadiya. These buildings have been designed aesthetically incorporating local features and modern passenger amenities. Kevadiya station is India's first railway station with a Green Building Certification. The projects will add fillip to the development activities in the nearby tribal regions, boost connectivity to important religious and ancient pilgrim places nestled on the banks of River Narmada, increase both domestic and international tourism, act as a catalyst for overall socio-economic development of the region while also helping generate new employment and business opportunities.


The details of the eight trains being flagged off are as under:








Sr.

Num

Train

Num

From

To

Train Name & frequency

1

09103/04

Kevadiya

Varanasi

Mahamana Express (Weekly)

2

02927/28

Dadar

Kevadiya

Dadar-Kevadia Express (Daily)

3

09247/48

Ahmedabad

Kevadiya

Janshatabdi Express (Daily)

4

09145/46

Kevadiya

H. Nizamuddin

Nizamuddin – KevadiaSamparkKranti Express (Bi-Weekly).

5

09105/06

Kevadiya

Rewa

Kevadia – Rewa Express (Weekly)

6

09119/20

Chennai

Kevadiya

Chennai - Kevadia Express (Weekly)

7

09107/08

Pratapnagar

Kevadiya

MEMU train (Daily)

8

09109/10

Kevadiya

Pratapnagar

MEMU train (Daily)




The Jan Shatabdi Express has been provided with the latest “Vista-dome tourist coach” which will provide a panoramic view of the skyline.
 

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Indian Railways install smart windows in train for better passenger experience, maintain privacy –Details here
 

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Will india follow china model of multiple speed enhancement program or this 130 kmph is going to be standard
At some point, seperation of freight & passenger transport will take a while.
 

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