Kalpa Media House | Hubli |
South Western Railway has successfully commissioned the 30.04 km doubling section between Makajipalli and Dharmavaram stations as part of the Penukonda–Dharmavaram Doubling Project, following the statutory inspection conducted by the Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS).
The project involved significant infrastructure development, including the construction of 66 minor bridges, 15 Road Under Bridges (RUBs), one Foot Over Bridge (FOB), and development of one station yard comprising five lines. In addition to the doubling work, one Intermediate Block Hut (IBH) has also been commissioned between Makajipalli and Nagsamudram to enhance operational efficiency and improve line capacity.
The execution of works required close coordination with South Central Railway, particularly for works carried out at Dharmavaram station by South Western Railway, as well as coordination with the Commissioners of Railway Safety of both Railways.
A speed trial was conducted at a maximum speed of 121 kmph, during which no abnormal peaks were observed in the Oscillation Monitoring System (OMS). Based on the inspection and trial results, the CRS has authorised the section for operation at a maximum speed of 110 kmph.
With the commissioning of this stretch, the entire doubling project between Penukonda and Dharmavaram now stands completed. Notably, this section has been opened at the highest sanctioned speed of 110 kmph in the history of South Western Railway.
The Construction Organisation of SWR expresses its sincere gratitude for the support and cooperation extended by the Bengaluru Division team, Headquarters Principal Heads of Departments (PHODs) in completing the project.
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