Bhubaneswar, November 12: South Eastern Circle Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS) Brijesh Kumar Mishra, conducted a detailed statutory inspection of the newly constructed 3rd and 4th line between Hindol Road and Meramandali under Khurda Road Division of East Coast Railway.
The inspection covered a 26.826 km section, forming part of the 170 km Budhapank–Salegaon 3rd & 4th Line Project. Earlier, CRS inspection had been completed for 86.54 km of this route.
During the inspection, a speed trial was successfully conducted at 110 kmph, and following satisfactory performance, trains have now been permitted to run at 100 kmph initially on both the newly commissioned lines. The CRS, accompanied by senior officials of East Coast Railway and the Construction Organisation, inspected track parameters, signalling systems, overhead equipment, and other vital safety infrastructure.
A light engine trial was also carried out to assess the track and signalling performance and ensure that all safety standards were met prior to commissioning. The CRS reviewed all major and minor bridges, road overbridges (ROBs), road underbridges (RUBs), and other civil works, and declared the section fit for train operations.
This new section is part of the Budhapank–Salegaon 3rd & 4th Line Project, which is being executed to enhance line capacity, ease congestion, and ensure seamless movement of freight and passenger traffic. The project will significantly strengthen connectivity between the Talcher Coalfields and the ports and industrial hubs of Paradeep and Dhamara, facilitating faster and more efficient movement of coal and goods to power plants and industries across Eastern and Southern India.
The Budhapank–Salegaon (170 km) 3rd & 4th Line Project is a high-priority infrastructure work being closely monitored by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) and the Ministry of Railways.
The inspection was attended by senior officials including Chief Administrative Officer (Construction); Divisional Railway Manager, Khurda Road; and other officers from Headquarters, Construction and Divisional units.
