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In a important measurement towards augmenting the capableness of the obstruction web done the Ernakulam-Kayamkulam agelong via Alappuzha, the Southern Railways has approved the doubling of the 10.65-km Mararikulam-Alappuzha conception astatine a sanctioned outgo of ₹220.51 crore.
The task has been sanctioned nether the umbrella programme for doubling, tripling, quadrupling, flyover and bypass works aimed astatine enhancing the capableness of the railway network. The Mararikulam - Alappuzha conception is presently the lone remaining single-line agelong connected the Ernakulam - Turavur - Alappuzha - Ambalapuzha - Kayamkulam corridor, wherever different doubling works person already been commissioned.
Upon completion, the task is expected to facilitate the cognition of 9 further rider trains successful each absorption per time and enactment a freight postulation of 2.88 cardinal tonnes per annum (MTPA). The doubling enactment is besides projected to make further nett net of astir Rs 3.08 crore annually done enhanced rider and freight movement, according to the railways.
The task volition importantly amended operational ratio by reducing detention of some rider and freight trains, starring to faster and smoother bid operations connected this important route. It volition besides heighten enactment capacity, amended punctuality and fortify connectivity crossed the region. The task has demonstrated beardown economical viability, with a Financial Internal Rate of Return (FIRR) of 3.99% and an Economic Internal Rate of Return (EIRR) of 22.30%.
