Railways is spending Rs 448 crore to make these South India routes faster
Railway upgrade South India, Indian Railways project and electric traction system upgrade are in focus after Railways approved a Rs 448 crore plan to improve train operations on key southern corridors.
Train delays and congestion on busy railway routes could soon become less of a problem on some key South India corridors. Indian Railways has approved projects worth Rs 448 crore to upgrade the electric traction system on two important routes, the Mahbubnagar-Secunderabad-Medchal section under South Central Railway and the Bengaluru-Tumakuru section under South Western Railway.
The move is aimed at improving rail capacity, making train operations more reliable and supporting faster movement of both passengers and freight.
The projects will replace older power systems with a more advanced setup that can handle growing traffic demand more efficiently.
WHAT HAS RAILWAYS APPROVED?
The Ministry of Railways has approved the upgrade of the existing 1x25 kV electric traction system to a modern 2x25 kV electric traction system on both routes. According to the ministry, the new system will provide a more stable and efficient power supply for train operations.
KEY PROJECT DETAILS
WHY THE BENGALURU-TUMAKURU ROUTE IS IMPORTANT
The Bengaluru-Tumakuru section is part of the Highly Utilised Network (HUN) Route-10, linking major economic and industrial centres along the Pune-Hubballi-Chikjajur-Birur-Tumakuru-Bengaluru-Salem-Kanniyakumari corridor.
The upgrade will cover 120 track kilometres and is expected to help ease congestion while supporting smoother passenger and freight movement across Karnataka and southern India.
WHAT CHANGES ON THE SECUNDERABAD ROUTE?
The Mahbubnagar-Secunderabad-Medchal section is part of a major High-Density Network route connecting Dharmavaram, Dhone, Secunderabad, Mudkhed, Indore and Ajmer.
Railways says the new traction system will improve efficiency, increase route capacity and support faster movement of goods, helping trade and industry in the region.
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR PASSENGERS?
The upgraded 2x25 kV system is designed to provide a stronger and more reliable power supply for trains.
Over time, this can help railways handle more trains on these routes, improve operational efficiency and support smoother journeys for passengers while also boosting freight movement.
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For rail passengers and businesses that depend on these busy routes, the investment could help create a more efficient and reliable railway network in southern India in the years ahead.