Safety Fencing Work Near Bhubaneswar and Palasa Stations and in Brahmapur-Golanthara Section Commences.

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Mootv Odisha / Bhubaneswar :

• Both Fixed Knot Fencing and Double W Metal Beam Crash Barriers are being installed for Safety.

• Safety Fencing along tracks for running of trains with 130 KMPH and beyond in Bhadrak-Palasa and Khurda Road-Puri rail section.

• This will facilitate safe train operations.

• Cattle grazing near Rail Track or wild animals will be restricted to enter into Railway Line.

• This will also restrict the unauthorized movement of trespassers.

• Ministry of Railways has Recently Sanctioned ₹275.01 Crore for provision of Safety Fencing along Railway Tracks.

In a significant move to enhance railway safety and increase train speeds, East Coast Railway has initiated the safety fencing project in the Bhubaneswar-Palasa Railway Section.

The work has commenced on two small patches near Bhubaneswar and Palasa Railway Stations over Khurda Road Division along with Brahmapur-Golanthara Rail Section. Till now, about 07 Kms stretch of Safety fencing work has already been completed.

Double W Metal Beam Crash Barriers have been installed about 3.9 Kms, i.e. 2400 miters near Palasa area and 1500 meters in Brahmapur-Golanthara Railway Section. Apart from this, 1600 meters Fixed Knot Fencing Barriers have been installed near Bhubaneswar area. These location has been identified for fencing as the bank height is almost rail level and cattle are frequently crossing the track.

This safety fencing will not only ensure safe train operations but also restrict unauthorized trespassing, cattle grazing near the railway tracks, and movements of wild animals near the rail line.

To ensure effective fencing and avoid any disruptions, the Ministry has decided to construct boundary walls closer to the tracks. The current plan involves erecting fencing at the boundary of Railway Land, with the actual distance to be determined by the zonal railway authorities based on site conditions, maintenance requirements, multi-tracking works, the level of trespassing, and the overall effectiveness of the proposed fencing.

The initiative also aims to seal the entry to tracks at level crossings, ROBs (flyovers), RUBs (underpasses), bridges, and other critical locations requiring access control. This measure will not only restrict cattle grazing near the railway line but also provide smooth traffic movement and prevent the loss of livestock and wildlife.

The Ministry of Railways recently sanctioned ₹275.01 crore for the provision of safety fencing along tracks in the Bhadrak-Palasa and Khurda Road-Puri Railway Sections of the Khurda Road Division under East Coast Railway. This project aims to facilitate the safe operation of trains at speeds up to 130 kmph and beyond.

The Ministry of Railways remains committed to advancing railway safety and infrastructure to meet the growing demands of semi-high-speed train travel in India. This safety fencing project marks a significant step towards achieving these goals, ensuring a safer and more efficient railway network for the nation.