From Financialexpress · Shubham Chhabra · · 1m
South Coast Railway Modernises Operations with Rs 500-Crore Signalling Upgrade
South Coast Railway completes Rs 500-crore automatic block signalling upgrade across 28.112 km to boost safety and capacity.
In brief
South Coast Railway completes Rs 500-crore automatic block signalling upgrade across 28.112 km to boost safety and capacity. South Coast Railway commissioned automatic block signalling on 28.112 km of track to improve rail safety and line capacity. Originally reported by Financialexpress.
South Coast Railway Commissions ABS
South Coast Railway completed automatic block signalling across 28.112 route km on the Guntakal-Raichur section to improve rail safety and line capacity.
“In a monumental leap forward towards modernising railway infrastructure, enhancing safety, and expanding line capacity, South Coast Railway has successfully commissioned ABS.”
ABS Covers 28.112 Route Kilometres
The upgrade spans three sections: Adoni-Isivi (6.64 km), Isivi-Kuppagal (7.79 km), and Kuppagal-Kosgi (13.68 km).
Advanced Signalling Equipment Installed
The project includes 178 Dual MSDAC detection points, 38 mainline signals, 24 semi-automatic signals, and five automatic signalling huts.
Safety Enhancements at Level Crossings
Gate number 204 is interlocked with the signalling network, and gates 195, 199, 201, 204, and 205 have audio-visual warning systems.
Power and Monitoring Systems
Five integrated power supply units and five data loggers ensure uninterrupted power and equipment performance monitoring.
What to remember
South Coast Railway commissioned automatic block signalling on 28.112 km of track to improve rail safety and line capacity.
