The Western Central Railway, Bhopal Division, has completed the tripling of the 26.50 km rail line between Barkhera and Budni stations on the Bhopal-Itarsi rail section. The Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS), Central Circle, Mumbai, Manoj Arora, inspected the line on Saturday. During the inspection, the CRS tested the safety and...
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security resources, OHE line, and signaling systems on the rail section. A successful speed trial was conducted with an electric engine at 95 km/h on the tripled rail line between Barkhera and Budni. The Commissioner was satisfied with the quality of work and the speed trial and allowed trains to operate at 75 km/h on this section. Construction of 13 major bridges, 49 minor bridges, and seven tunnels was done, considering the wildlife in the area. The Ratapani Wildlife Sanctuary is located in this area, so the Wildlife Board's strict conditions were followed during construction. This area falls under the eco-sensitive zone, so special care was taken during construction to maintain the balance of wildlife. The construction of the third line on the Bina-Bhopal-Itarsi rail section, from Bina to Itarsi, is complete, covering 233 km. This will lead to increased train speed and overall development in the region.