Maligaon, 26th April: In a bid to maintain railway tracks in proper condition and provide a safe and comfortable journey to rail passengers, N. F. Railway has undertaken several track renewal works during 2022 – 23. Emphasis on track repairing has led to zero accidents during last year.
The 324.22 Track Kilometre of plain tracks have been deep screened by cleaning impervious layer of dust, sand ashes etc from ballast during 2022 – 2023. This is an increase of 18.6% of 273.44 TKM during 2021 – 22. Through Sleeper Renewal of 162.96 TKM have been done during 2022 – 2023.
This is an increase of 51.6% of 107.48 TKM during 2021 – 22. Through Rail Renewal of 403.75 TKM have been done during 2022 – 23. This is an increase of 37.5% of 293.69 TKM during 2021 – 22. Complete Track Renewal of 306.42 CTR units have been done during 2022 – 23.
This is an increase of 39.1% of 220.32 CTR units during 2021 – 22. Complete track renewal involves replacement of existing rails or sleepers, separately or together with new or second hand serviceable material.
The N. F. Railway has achieved the highest ever progress of ballasting of 6.34 lakh cum during 2022 – 23. This is an increase of 26.1% of 5.03 lakh cum during 2021 – 22. Deep screening of turnout of 171nos have been achieved during 2022 -23. This is an increase of 30.5% of 131 nos during 2021 – 2022.
Turnout is an arrangement of points and crossings by which moving trains may be diverted from one track to another. During 2022- 23, 35 nos of thick web switch have been provided on High Density Network route to improve running of trains.
Moreover, 20 nos of manned level crossings have been eliminated to ensure safety, speed of trains upto 110 kmph have been increased on 564.84 km section and sundry earning of Rs. 183.28 cr have been achieved during 2022 -23.
Maintenance of tracks at regular intervals have resulted in smooth operations of trains and providing better riding experience for passengers. The increased emphasis given on safety measures for railway track has led to safer running of trains with increased speed and better riding experience.
