Bhadrak-Nergundi third line work to be over by March 2024

By Express News Service

BHUBANESWAR: Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS), South Eastern circle AM Chowdhary inspected the newly constructed 16.8 km rail line between Haridaspur and Byree stations of ongoing Bhadrak-Nergundi third line challenge on Thursday. East Coast Railway (ECoR) sources stated building of the railway part has been accomplished and will likely be commissioned after clearance from the CRS. Movement of practice companies will likely be allowed after getting the clearance for practice visitors.

Chowdhary inspected all of the safety-related works completely between Haridaspur and Byree stations. A light-weight engine was additionally run between the 2 stations to measure the feasibility of the brand new line for practice visitors. The building work for Bhadrak-Nergundi third line challenge in Howrah-Chennai most important line between Bhadrak and Cuttack stations is occurring in full swing. More than 60 per cent of building works of the challenge have been accomplished, stated a railway official.

The 92.19 km Bhadrak-Nergundi third line was introduced in 2012-13 and the ultimate sanction was given in October 2015. While the 23.53 km stretch between Jakhapura and Haridaspur was accomplished in April 2016, the 4.3 km part from Kapilas Road to Salegaon was commissioned in May 2019. The 4.2 km stretch from Kapilas Road to Nergundi was commissioned in October 2022.

“The target for completion of the remaining 83.69 km of the third line has been set for March 2024. The latest anticipated cost of the project is `1,284.39 crore. Once completed, Bhadrak-Nergundi third line will boost the economy of the region and provide hassle-free train operations in Howrah-Chennai main line,” the official added.

BHUBANESWAR: Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS), South Eastern circle AM Chowdhary inspected the newly constructed 16.8 km rail line between Haridaspur and Byree stations of ongoing Bhadrak-Nergundi third line challenge on Thursday. East Coast Railway (ECoR) sources stated building of the railway part has been accomplished and will likely be commissioned after clearance from the CRS. Movement of practice companies will likely be allowed after getting the clearance for practice visitors.

Chowdhary inspected all of the safety-related works completely between Haridaspur and Byree stations. A light-weight engine was additionally run between the 2 stations to measure the feasibility of the brand new line for practice visitors. The building work for Bhadrak-Nergundi third line challenge in Howrah-Chennai most important line between Bhadrak and Cuttack stations is occurring in full swing. More than 60 per cent of building works of the challenge have been accomplished, stated a railway official.

The 92.19 km Bhadrak-Nergundi third line was introduced in 2012-13 and the ultimate sanction was given in October 2015. While the 23.53 km stretch between Jakhapura and Haridaspur was accomplished in April 2016, the 4.3 km part from Kapilas Road to Salegaon was commissioned in May 2019. The 4.2 km stretch from Kapilas Road to Nergundi was commissioned in October 2022.googletag.cmd.push(perform() googletag.show(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); );

“The target for completion of the remaining 83.69 km of the third line has been set for March 2024. The latest anticipated cost of the project is `1,284.39 crore. Once completed, Bhadrak-Nergundi third line will boost the economy of the region and provide hassle-free train operations in Howrah-Chennai main line,” the official added.