Electrification work completed on Bankura-Sonamukhi section as a part of Bankura-Masagram electrification project

July 17, 2020 Rail News

The Ministry of Railways, with a goal of transforming Indian Railways into Green Railways by 2030, has fixed a electrification of 7000 Route KM for the year 2020-21.

In this direction, the electrification work of Bankura-Sonamukhi Section in Adra Division of South Eastern Railway (SER) has been completed and Commissioner of Railway Safety will inspect the electrification work o­n 18th July, 2020 for necessary safety clearance. Bankura- Sonamukhi section is a part of Bankura-Masagram Electrification Project.

  • The total length of the electrification project from Bankura to Masagram is 118 km and the estimated cost is Rs 106.45 crores.
  • At present, the electrification work of the 41 km Bankura-Sonamukhi Section has been completed at a cost of approx Rs. 41.8 crores. 
  • There are a total 8 Passenger Halts between Bankura and Sonamukhi.
  • The work of the remaining portion of the project between Sonamukhi and Masagram which is of 77 Km is going o­n in full swing.
  • The completion of the total electrification work from Bankura to Masagram will help to establish a seamless operation in the section.
  • The electrification work will also ensure better connectivity and punctuality in service by providing energy efficient and pollution free transportation.

Drones To Guard Railway Assets:

  • Meanwhile, SER’s RPF Personnel have been deploying Drones for security of huge railway assets.
  • The drones have been used to keep a watchful eye day and night in the entire network of SER.
  • These drones are being used mainly at Yard Signalling Infrastructures, Wagon Stocks, Good Sheds , Station Relay Rooms etc.
  • The concept of security patrolling through drones is being done since it is impossible to guard the huge assets wide-spread over SER.
  • Keeping all around surveillance round the clock o­n the fixed and moving Railway assets is a challenging task during lockdowns.
  • RPF Personnel have deployed the drones to optimise Security Personnel’s effectiveness and proactivity.
  • With the help of drone cameras, the images of railway areas are being captured to give the clear view of the area within a radius of 2 kilometres from suitable heights.

Source: South Eastern Railway-Press Release