Rajasthan Rail Upgrade: 20 New Pit Lines to Speed Up Train Operations
North Western Railway has 22 rail pit lines at various locations within its jurisdiction for train maintenance. Pit lines are essential for primary train maintenance.
Jaipur: The North Western Railway is focusing on strengthening its train maintenance infrastructure. Increasing its rail operational capacity has been taken up as a mission. Amit Sudarshan, Chief Public Relations Officer of the North Western Railway, stated that the project is working on a plan to significantly expand rail maintenance capabilities.
Increasing maintenance capacity is essential to increasing rail operational efficiency. Currently, North Western Railway has 22 rail pit lines at various locations within its jurisdiction for train maintenance. Pit lines are essential for primary train maintenance.
Is work on pit lines progressing?
Timely maintenance is essential for the operation of a train. North Western Railway has initiated the construction of 20 new rail pit lines for rail maintenance at various locations. Work on these new rail pit lines is progressing rapidly. The progress of these works is being monitored at a high level.
Where are 20 new pit lines constructed?
Madar (1 line), Umra (2 lines), Lalgarh (4 lines), Sriganganagar (2 lines), Hisar (2 lines), Suratgarh (2 lines), Khatipura (4 lines), Barmer (1 line) and Jaisalmer (2 lines).
Will trains be introduced?
This expansion is expected to nearly double the existing maintenance capacity. This will virtually double the North Western Railway's train operation capacity. This will create ample opportunities for the introduction of new trains. The introduction of new trains to various parts of the country will be beneficial for all passengers, boosting the socio-economic development of the region.
New avenues of development
Additionally, North Western Railway is planning to construct 10 more rail lines as part of its long-term strategy. These additional facilities are currently in various stages of strategic planning and approval. This expansion of maintenance infrastructure will not only enhance operational efficiency but also open up new avenues for rail traffic growth and comprehensive infrastructure development in the North Western Railway region.
