In a significant development for the North Region’s connectivity, the Northeast Frontier Railway has announced the successful commissioning of a double line between Bamunigaon and Chhaygaon stations. This move is part of an ongoing effort to enhance the region’s rail infrastructure, with the New Bongaigaon – Kamakhya via Goalpara double line project making swift progress.
More Details:
The Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS)/NF circle Shri Brijesh Kumar Mishra has completed the statutory inspection of the newly laid double line between Bamunigaon and Chhaygaon stations on 28th February, 2024. Consequent upon the inspection, he has permitted operations of trains through the newly laid portion at a maximum speed of 90 kmph. This newly laid second line will be helpful for carrying more freight and passenger traffic through this route.
Brief about the Project:
- The Bamunigaon – Chhaygaon section is a part of the New Bongaigaon – Kamakhya via Goalpara 176 km double line project. Works are being done section wise and commissioned part by part.
- The stretch between Bamunigaon to Chhaygaon is 8.782 km. Speed trial of the section along with thorough inspection of all bridges, RUB and Signalling systems was done by the Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS)/NF circle.
- Modern technologies were implemented like robust track structure of all wide base Pre-stressed Concrete (PSC) sleepers & Thick Web Switches which are newly designed sturdier switches on pre-stressed concrete sleepers and can handle higher speeds of trains for this double line territory.
Enhance Connectivity:
It is to be mentioned here that with laying of double line infrastructure, movement of trains, (passengers and freights), can be done in both directions without stop-over for crossings at stations which will increase the punctuality of trains. More trains can be operated with enhanced speed thus enabling better connectivity with minimal time frames.
Earlier Projects:
- Earlier, on 17th October, 2023, 25.459 km section between Dhupdhara- Bamunigaon, on 3rd May, 2023, 11.35 km section between Mirza–Azara & on 24th November, 2022, 29.71 km section between Dudhnai to Dhupdhara was commissioned.
- On completion of this entire section of New Bongaigaon – Kamakhya via Goalpara, the northeast connectivity will get a significant boost towards transportation of both man and materials with the rest of the nation. Far-flung areas of Meghalaya will also be highly benefited with the completion of this double line project between New Bongaigaon and Kamakhya via Goalpara.
Conclusion:
The inauguration of the Bamunigaon-Chhaygaon double line is a crucial development in enhancing the North East’s rail connectivity, offering faster and more efficient travel and cargo movement. This project is a significant step toward the economic upliftment and better integration of the region with the national rail network.
Source: NFR – Press Release | Images Credit (representational): MoR
