ER works on increasing sectional speed, punctualityEastern Railway (ER) is working to significantly reduce travel time between Kolkata and Delhi by increasing train speeds. They've already increased sectional speeds in various stretches, improving punctuality. Mail/express train punctuality rose from 77.6% to 84.5%, and passenger train punctuality increased from 65.7% to 78.1%. Speed increases include: 110...
more... kmph to 130 kmph (139 km), 60/100 kmph to 110 kmph (107 km), and 30/40 kmph to 65 kmph (46 km). Further upgrades are planned, including signaling system improvements in Malda Division to reach 130 kmph. The ER is also working towards 160 kmph speeds, requiring technological upgrades like boundary walls and Kavach installation, alongside track and overhead equipment improvements. The process of increasing speed to 130 kmph is complex, taking 6-7 months for CRS approval after completion of works. The ER aims to increase speeds from 110 kmph to 130 kmph on two lines between Howrah and Pradhankhunta within 6-7 months.
Eastern Railway (ER) Kolkata aur Delhi ke beech travel time ko kaafi kam karne ki koshish kar raha hai, train ki speed badha kar. Unhone kai jagah pe sectional speed badha di hai, jisse punctuality improve hui hai. Mail/express train ki punctuality 77.6% se badh kar 84.5% hui hai, aur...
more... passenger train ki punctuality 65.7% se badh kar 78.1% hui hai. Speed increase mein yeh shamil hai: 110 kmph se 130 kmph (139 km), 60/100 kmph se 110 kmph (107 km), aur 30/40 kmph se 65 kmph (46 km). Aur bhi upgrades plan kiye ja rahe hain, jaise Malda Division mein signalling system ko 130 kmph tak pahunchane ke liye improve karna. ER 160 kmph speed pe bhi kaam kar raha hai, jiske liye technological upgrades jaise boundary walls aur Kavach installation ki zaroorat hai, track aur overhead equipment ke saath. 130 kmph tak speed badhane ka kaam mushkil hai, CRS approval mein 6-7 mahine lagte hain. ER ka target hai ki Howrah aur Pradhankhunta ke beech do lines pe speed 110 kmph se 130 kmph kare, 6-7 mahine mein.