In an effort to ensure seamless progress of construction works, Shri Arun Kumar Jain, General Manager of South Central Railway, conducted an extensive review with the Divisional and Headquarters teams across all branches, including construction, overhead equipment, and signal & telecommunication works. This comprehensive evaluation aims to expedite the early commissioning of the projects.
More Details:
Shri Arun Kumar Jain, General Manager of South Central Railway undertook inspection of ongoing Kazipet Bypass line works and inspected Kazipet & Warangal redevelopment works. He was accompanied by Shri Bhartesh Kumar Jain, Divisional Railway Manager, Secunderabad Division and other senior officials from Head Quarters as well as Division throughout the inspection. He also reviewed the progress of station development works of Warangal and Kazipet stations. The 21.4 RKms Kazipet bypass line works are being taken up at an estimated cost of over Rs. 125 Crores.
Overview of Kazipet Bypass Line:
- The Kazipet bypass line is one of the major bypass lines planned by the Zone to ease the train movements.
- Kazipet is a major junction station in South Central Railway wherein it connects trains between Secunderabad – New Delhi, Secunderabad / New Delhi – Chennai and Secunderabad – Howrah.
- Over the years, there has been a steady growth in traffic leading to saturation of the section and accordingly, to ease the train movements in this critical section, a bypass line has been taken up to avoid detention of trains and enhance efficiency of train movements.
- Accordingly, a bypass line stretching for a distance of 21.47 route kms is being constructed at an estimated cost of over Rs 125 Crores.
- The project involves construction of a Rail Under Rail (RUR), 3 Major Bridges and 31 Minor Bridges.
- Once completed, it will ease the train movements in all directions, particularly between Hasanparti Road – Warangal & Hasanparti Road – Kazipet stations.
Inspection Highlights:
- Earlier, Shri Arun Kumar Jain started with foot plate inspection from Secunderabad to Kazipet section, wherein he examined the safety aspects pertaining to maintenance of track, bridges and signalling systems.
- He also examined the duties and alertness of Loco staff while the train was run. He inspects the safety literature available in loco cabin and emergency equipment availability.
- He interacted with on-duty LP & ALP and checked their knowledge of the latest safety circulars issued by the Zone.
- Later, the General Manager also inspected the station redevelopment works of both Warangal and Kazipet Railway Stations.
- Both the stations are part of the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme and are being redeveloped to provide modern passenger amenities with aesthetic architecture to reinvigorate the stations as local growth centres.
- He instructed the officials to carry out the station development works with minimum passenger inconvenience and within the stipulated time frames for the benefit of rail passengers.
- The General Manager also inspected the Crew booking Lobby and Running Room at Kazipet station and interacted with Loco pilots.
- He examined the facilities available for Loco Running staff and Guards and took their feedback for further improving the facilities.
Conclusion:
The inspection of the ongoing Kazipet Bypass Line works by Shri Arun Kumar Jain highlights the commitment of the South Central Railway in order to ensure seamless train movements, reduce the travel time for passengers and enhance the efficiency of the railway administration.
Source: SCR – Press Release | Images Credit: South Central Railway
