Kolkata,
South Eastern Railway has been constantly laying emphasis on modernisation of signalling system to enhance safety and capacity in train operations. Up-gradation of signalling system is a continuous process and helps to facilitate train operations at higher speed and even in inclement weather. A modernised signalling system not only ensures safety in train operations but also helps to provide seamless operation.
SER has been laying stress on modernisation and up-gradation with Electronic Interlocking, Route Relay Interlocking and Panel Interlocking works to make train operations safer and more efficient.
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Keeping in view the advantages of modern signalling system, South Eastern Railway during the year 2020-21 has commissioned/modified/replaced the following signalling systems within its jurisdiction:
- New Interlocking System has been commissioned at 26 stations viz. Rajkharswan, Bahalda Road, Joychandipahar etc.
- Old Relay Interlocking Systems have been replaced by New Interlocking Systems at 9 stations viz. Ghatsila, Amta etc.
- Mechanical Lever Frame Interlocking Systems have been replaced by Electronic Interlocking Systems at 12 stations viz. Garbeta, Talgoria, Bokaro, Lodhma etc.
In the financial year 2021-22, SER has also planned the following signal up-gradation works to be completed:
- Route Relay Interlocking with Electronic Interlocking will be completed at Adra staion.
- Panel Interlocking is targeted to be completed at Haludpukur and Aunlajhori stations.
- Electronic Interlocking Work is targeted to be completed at Bondamunda, Muradih, Domjur, Bargachia, Birarajpur and Adra Stations.
In addition, CTC (Centralised Traffic Control) has also been planned in Howrah-Kharagpur Section for faster movement of train service. All these modernisation works will make this railway future ready in train operation and safety aspect.
