Indian Railways (IR) approved electric traction upgradation projects on SCR’s Wadi-Raichur and Parbhani-Mudkhed sections last week.
Wadi-Raichur section (SCR)
IR has approved a ₹220 crore project for upgrading the electric traction system from 1×25 kV to 2×25 kV on the Wadi-Raichur section under Secunderabad Division of South Central Railway (SCR). The project covers a 102 route km (204 track km) double-line section.
The upgraded traction system will strengthen traction infrastructure and support higher traffic requirements on the High Density Network (HDN) Route-7 connecting Mumbai-Pune-Wadi-Raichur-Guntakal-Kadapa Renigunta-Chennai.
Parbhani-Mudkhed section (SCR)
IR has sanctioned a ₹163 crore project for upgrading the electric traction system from 1×25 kV to 2×25 kV on the Parbhani Mudkhed double line section under Nanded Division of SCR. The project also includes associated power supply installation works over a stretch of 164 track km, supported by upgraded power supply infrastructure to meet the enhanced electrical load.
The section forms part of the strategically important Highly Utilised Network (HUN) Route-9, connecting Ajmer-Indore-Khandwa-Akola-Purna-Mudkhed-Secunderabad- Mahbubnagar-Dhone.
The adoption of the 2×25 kV Electric Traction System will strengthen the existing electric traction infrastructure and improve the capability of the section to handle increasing passenger and freight traffic. The upgraded system will enhance operational efficiency while supporting reliable train operations on these strategically important corridors.
