Commissioner of Railway Safety certifies opening of Double Line section between Ashoknagar and ORR

Rail Vikas Nigam Limited has successfully executed the construction of a doubling line between Ashoknagar and ORR, as part of its ongoing project of Doubling of Bina-Kota Rail  line section. The Commissioner of Railway Safety inspected the section on 12.06.2021 and a speed-trial at maximum speed of 122 kmph was conducted following which the Commissioner of Railway Safety has accorded approval for opening of this section at the speed of 100 Kmph.

  • As part of the doubling of the section between Ashoknagar and ORR, two major and three minor bridges have been constructed. 
  • The allied works viz. platform works were also completed in Ashoknagar, Hinotia & ORR stations and foot over bridge work is under progress in Ashoknagar. 
  • Following further inspections and certifications, the section will be commissioned for rail traffic. 
  • With the fast-paced execution being carried out by RVNL, it is envisaged that the Bina-Ashoknagar railway line will be operational as per targeted time. 
  • The phase-wise construction of the Bina-Kota double line project, pursued from end locations  simultaneously, would enable steady addition to the line capacity, facilitate operational flexibility besides expanding the scope for easier operational slots for track maintenance on the section in future.

About Bina-Kota doubling project:

  • The total length of doubling of Bina-Guna section is 118.37 Km and out of this section, the doubling of Guna to Ashoknagar section which is 44.20 Km has already been done in the last one and a half year. 
  • Train operations have already started on this. 
  • The Bina-Kota doubling project is an important Railway project as Kota-Bina Double railway line feeds the coal to Power Plants of Rajasthan & Madhya Pradeshstates.
  • The project was sanctioned for 282.66 kms in 2011-12 at an estimated cost of Rs 1417.74 crores.

About RVNL:

  • Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) undertakes execution of rail infrastructure projects of all types from concept to commissioning, raising non-budgetary resources by forming project specific SPVs. 
  • The company has achieved several milestones, including completion of many projects like new lines, doubling, gauge conversion and electrification. 
  • In addition, it also builds workshops, bridges, institutional buildings and metro lines.

Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) was incorporated as a Public Sector Undertaking for the mandate to:

  • ​Undertake and execute successfully the project development, financing and implementation of projects related to rail infrastructure
  • Mobilize financial and human resources for project implementation
  • Ensure timely execution of projects with least cost escalation
  • Maintain a cost effective organizational set up
  • Encourage public private participation in rail related projects managed by RVNL
  • Be an infrastructure Project Execution Company committed to sustainable development and environment friendly construction practices of rail related projects in the country​
  • Acquire, purchase, license, concession or assign Rail infrastructure assets including contractual rights and obligation with the approval of MoR whenever required.

Source: RVNL-Press Release