Northeast Frontier Railway’s (NFR) Katihar Division has successfully commissioned Automatic Block Signalling (ABS) in the Panjipara–Kishanganj–Hatwar–Kanki–Surjakamal section, said a statement.
The newly commissioned ABS section spans approximately 30 km and covers five stations, comprising three Electronic Interlocking (EI) stations and two Panel Interlocking (PI) stations. As part of the commissioning work, four Auto Signal huts have been provided to enhance signalling efficiency and operational safety.
A total of 14 level crossing gates fall within the section, out of which six gates have been newly, interlocked with the automatic signalling system for improved safety and smoother train operations. Additionally, 196 Multi Section Digital Axle Counter (MSDAC) detection points and 40 new automatic signals have been installed in the section.
The commissioning of Automatic Block Signalling will enhance line capacity, improve punctuality and ensure safer and efficient train operations in Katihar Division.
In 2025-2026, NFR installed a total of 24 interlocked level crossing gates, replaced five Panel Interlocking systems with Electronic Interlocking, commissioned 22.29 route km of Automatic Block Signalling and installed 25 sliding booms at interlocked level crossing gates. In future, the system will be extended up to Guwahati, the statement added.
