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Published Dec 20, 2023 | 11:28 AM ⚊ Updated Dec 20, 2023 | 11:28 AM
Arsikere railway station. (Creative Commons)
In a significant move to meet the growing demand for enhanced rail services, the Railway Board has sanctioned the implementation of automatic signalling between Yesvantpur and Arsikere, officials said on Tuesday, 19 December.
The project, covering a distance of 165.86 km, has been allocated a budget of ₹218.75 crore, they said.
In a statement, the South Western Railway officials said that Bengaluru and Mysuru divisions have been experiencing a continuous surge in demand for increased commuter trains, particularly in the Yesvantpur-Arsikere section.
A significant move to meet the growing demand for enhanced rail services:
Railway Board has sanctioned the implementation of Automatic Signalling between Yesvantpur and Arsikere. pic.twitter.com/tByo34R5kR— South Western Railway (@SWRRLY) December 19, 2023
The Yesvantpur-Sampige Road section, constituting 107.21 km and part of Bengaluru division, operates at peak hours line capacity utilisation of 118 percent.
“Simultaneously, the section between Sampige Road and Arsikere, spanning 58.65 km and falling under the Mysuru division, sees a peak hours line capacity utilisation of 81 percent,” it said.
Anticipating a manifold increase in both passenger and freight traffic, including food grains, fertilisers, cement, steel, and automobiles, the Automatic Signalling project aims to boost line capacity significantly, the officials said.
“This enhancement will enable the seamless operation of additional trains at shorter intervals, addressing the growing demands of commuters and fostering economic development in the region,” the statement added.
The project is expected to be completed within a span of three years, aligning with the strategic vision of accommodating the projected surge in rail traffic over the coming decade.
The implementation of Automatic Signalling is a pivotal step towards modernising and optimising rail infrastructure, ensuring a more efficient and robust transportation network, according to officials.
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