Ministry of Railways clears upgradation of electric traction in two sections

The Ministry of Railways has sanctioned the connection for upgradation of electrical traction strategy betwixt Medchal – Mudkhed (225 km) and Mahbubnagar – Dhone (184 km) sections astatine an estimated outgo of ₹193.26 crore and ₹122.81 crore, respectively, connected Thursday.

The electrical traction is to beryllium upgraded to 2 X 25KV from the disposable capableness of 1X 25 KV and it involves modification of circuit breakers, switching stations and installing further conductors successful the existing system.

These works besides autumn partially successful Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra. Both are azygous enactment sections connecting bluish and confederate parts of the state with Hyderabad. Electrification of these important sections was completed arsenic portion of Manmad – Mudkhed – Dhone task helping successful seamless cognition of some rider and freight trains without alteration successful the traction.

The upgraded electrical traction strategy volition supply proviso of energy with higher voltage which successful crook helps successful operating trains with higher speeds and greater efficiency. With improved voltage regulation, voltage drops volition beryllium reduced facilitating unchangeable voltage for trains, said a property release.