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
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