With the completion of electrification work of the entire Rupsa-Bangriposi section of Kharagpur Division on 09.02.2022, South Eastern Railway has achieved the milestone of 100% electrification of its total Route Kilometres. South Eastern Railway is the second Zonal Railway after West Central Railway to achieve 100% electrification.
- Rupsa–Bangriposi (89 km) Electrification Project was sanctioned in the year 2018-19 at a cost of Rs.94.89 crore.
- The Electrification work of Rupsa-Bhanjpur Section (55 km) was completed on 30.03.2021.
- The electrification work of the remaining portion of the project i.e. Bhanjpur – Bangriposi (34km) has been completed on 09.02.2022.
- Sri S. Mitra, Commissioner of Railway Safety, South Eastern Circle inspected the Bhanjpur – Bangriposi Section on 9th February, 2022 along with Sri Ishaq Khan, Principal Chief Electrical Engineer, SER, Sri M. Pradhan, Divisional Railway Manager, Kharagpur and a team of officers from SER Headquarters and Division.
- The completion of 100% electrification work will reduce the carbon foot print in the environment.
- This will also help to establish seamless train operation in SER jurisdiction.
- It will ensure better connectivity and improve punctuality in service by providing energy efficient and pollution free transportation.
Recent Update:
Ms. Archana Joshi, General Manager, South Eastern Railway inspected different sections of Chakradharpur Division along with the Principal Officers from SER Headquarters today (04-02-2022). Sri Vijay Kumar Sahu, Divisional Railway Manager, Chakradharpur and other Divisional Officers were also present.
- The inspection started from Rangra station where General Manager inaugurated the Electronic Interlocking Building.
- Later, she has inspected the Barsuan and Bimalgarh stations and suggested some improvement measures.
- The General Manager inaugurated the Remodelling Work of Barsuan Yard and Cover Shed & CC Flooring of Central Sick Line, Bondamunda during the inspection.
- Ms. Archana Joshi, inspected major & minor Railway Bridges, Railway Tracks, Limited Height Subway, Running Rooms, Track Machines, Health Units, Crew & Guard lobby, Railway Colony etc.
- The General Manager has given priority to the facilities provided to the passengers and above all cleanliness at station premises.
- While conducting the inspection, Ms. Archana Joshi urged all officers and staff to be more careful on safety of train operations.
- She also met the public representatives and media persons of the area.
Source: South Eastern Railway-Press Release | Image Credit (representational): SER
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