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News Entry# 557180
Jun 22 (06:19) Konkan Railway Plans Track Doubling for Increased Capacity, Awaits Railway Board Approval
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Konkan Railway awaiting Railway Board nod for track doubling over 350 km, says official

The Konkan Railway (KR) is planning to double tracks on certain sections of its 741-km route, which traverses challenging terrain. They are waiting for approval from the Railway Board for this project, which will allow them to run more trains. The proposed track doubling will cover 350 km between Kankavali-Sawantwadi and...
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Madgaon-Thokur stations. While full doubling is not feasible, they are hopeful of receiving approval for patch doubling. Doubling tracks on flat stretches costs Rs 15-20 crore, while in hilly terrain, the cost escalates to Rs 80-100 crore. The KR operates 52 passenger trains and 18 goods trains daily, with a double line already existing for 50 km between Roha and Veer stations. In FY 2022-23, KR's turnover exceeded Rs 5,000 crore for the first time, and they earned a net profit of Rs 279 crore. KR plans to enhance passenger amenities, carry more freight, and launch new projects. To handle the surge in passenger traffic during Ganpati festival, they aim to increase the number of special trains.

Konkan Railway (KR) apna 741-km route pe kuchh sections pe track doubling karne ka plan bana raha hai, yeh route bahut difficult terrain se hoke jaata hai. Is project ke liye unko Railway Board se approval ka wait hai, isse woh zyada trains chalane ke layak ho jayenge. Proposed...
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track doubling 350 km long hai, Kankavali-Sawantwadi aur Madgaon-Thokur stations ke beech mein. Full doubling abhi possible nahi hai, lekin unko patch doubling ke liye approval ki ummeed hai. Flat stretches pe track doubling ka cost Rs 15-20 crore hai, lekin hilly terrain mein yeh Rs 80-100 crore tak jaata hai. KR har din 52 passenger trains aur 18 goods trains chalata hai, Roha aur Veer stations ke beech mein 50 km ka double line pehle se hi hai. FY 2022-23 mein, KR ka turnover Rs 5,000 crore se zyada hua, jo pehli baar hua, aur unhone Rs 279 crore ka net profit kamaya. KR ka plan hai ki woh passenger amenities improve kare, zyada freight carry kare, aur new projects launch kare. Ganpati festival ke duran passenger traffic mein badhotari ko handle karne ke liye, woh special trains ki number badhane ki planning kar rahe hain.
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