The Central Railways has announced the completion of infrastructure enhancements in the Igatpuri-Bhusawal-Badnera section, paving the way for increased train speeds. The railway administration has granted permission for trains, including the 22221/2 Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus-Hazrat Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express, to operate at a speed of 130 km per hour. Here are the details of the recent developments and their impact.
Infrastructure Upgrades Completed: Boosting Train Speeds
The completion of key infrastructure projects, including track widening, overhead wire system regulation, signal enhancements, and other mechanization efforts, has been accomplished in the Igatpuri-Bhusawal-Badnera section of the Central Railways. These upgrades aim to enhance the operational efficiency and speed of trains on the specified routes.
Current Railway Section Conditions: A Comprehensive Overview
- Igatpuri to Bhusawal Section:
- Railway track length: 308 km.
- Bhusawal to Badnera Section:
- Railway track length: 218.53 km.
- Igatpuri to Badnera Section (Including Track Strengthening):
- Railway track length: 526.65 km.
Speed Permissions and Future Plans:
- Current 130 kmph Routes:
- Pune-Daund (75.59 km).
- Igatpuri-Badnera (526 km).
- Itarsi-Ballarshah (509 km).
- Ongoing Work:
- Strengthening of the 337.44 km railway track in the Daund to Wadi section.
- Future Prospects:
- Trains to operate at a speed of 130 km per hour between Daund and Wadi upon project completion.
- Upcoming Speed Revisions:
- From November 14, all trains will run at the revised speed.
Trains Eligible for Increased Speed:
- 22221/2 CSMT-Hazrat Nizamuddin-CSMT Rajdhani
- 12111/2 CSMT-Amravati-CSMT
- 12289/90 CSMT-Nagpur-CSMT
- 12859/60 Howrah-CSMT-Howrah
- 12105/6 CSMT-Gondia-CSMT
- 12809/10 CSMT-Howrah-CSMT
