Electrification Works Continue In ER Despite Lockdown

ER accomplished various asset maintenance and developmental works despite lock down viz. dismantling of old structures, maintenance of overhead equipment, track maintenance, track renewal, S & T maintenance work, bridge maintenance work, construction work of ROB & RUB, construction work of new FOB, laying of new line, electrification work etc.

As a part of ER’s endeavour towards achieving complete electrification, work for Electrification of Sagardighi Thermal Power Plant siding, a length of 12 Track Kilometer (TKM), in Malda Division of ER has been completed and Electric run in this siding commissioned on 22/7/20. It will lead to end run daily 5 – 6 pairs of coal rakes on electric traction. This will result in faster and smoother supply  coal input to the thermal plant.

Earlier in ER, electrification work in Shivnarayanpur & Bhagalpur (Double line of 23 Route Kilometer) of Malda Division was also completed and commissioned, during lock down period.

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