The railways has undertaken upgradation work along the tracks between Mahim and Bandra stations. These tracks are used by the yard lines to park EMU (electric multiple unit) trains at night (PICS/ASHISH RAJE)
Updated On: 2024-10-23 08:29 PM IST
Compiled by : Divya Nair
The railways is carrying out the piling work for Mumbai Metro Line-2B on the railway tracks between Mahim and Bandra stations
The railways will conduct the soil testing for the metro line
Meanwhile, in order to provide better train services, Western Railway has completed Non-Interlocking of Mahim station during the Night Block undertaken on October 21 and 22
During the block, Western Railway installed Electronic Interlocking of Westrace make
The installation of Electronic Interlocking included 66 routes, 32 signals, 17 points, patching of 77 track circuits, auto changeover facility, Fire Alarm System, Indicators, control phones and telecom facilities shifted from old Route Relay Interlocking (RRI) to new Electronic Interlocking building
The introduction of electronic interlocking will enhance safety by eliminating manual errors, the railways said
With its fail-safe operation, faster decision making and automated route setting and signal management, efficiency will be increased through the Electronic Interlocking system
The work will reduce signal failures, reduce maintenance and improve train operations
