Indian Railways to Construct Shorapur Shahpur Railway Line

Indian Railways has initiated the process of constructing a new 23.400 kilometers Shorapur Shahpur Railway Line Under Gadag (GDG) – Wadi (WADI) New Line Project (257 Km) Including Signalling, Telecommunication & Electrical Works on EPC Mode. 

Project Brief 

Length in km: 23.400 

Estimated Project Cost (In Rs.): 551,54,47,224.20

No. of months for completion of work: 24 Months

Broad Scope of Work

The Gadag-Wadi New Line Project involves the construction of a new railway line between Chainage 187/100 and Chainage 210/500, connecting Shorapur (inclusive) to Shahpur (exclusive) with a length of 23.400 km.

This new line is part of the broader Gadag-Wadi New Line Project, which has a total length of 257 km.The project aims to design and construct a single-line railway with an ‘absolute block system’ at a maximum train speed of 110 km/h, and an initial axle load capacity of 25 tonnes. The formation, track, and bridge structures will be built to support this 25-tonne axle load.

The scope of work includes the design and construction of various components such as civil, building, electrical, signalling, telecommunication, and track works. The project includes the construction of the following:

• 18 major bridges
• 48 minor bridges
• 25 road under bridges
• 1 road over bridge with approaches

Additionally, the project includes any associated works related to manufacturing, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning for a Single Line Railway capable of operating at a speed of 110 km/h. This involves designing and constructing formation in embankments/cuttings, bridges, structures, and buildings (including station buildings and service buildings), laying ballast on the formation, and conducting track works.

The new railway line will also be integrated into the existing Indian Railway system, and testing and commissioning will be part of the project.

The project is to be executed under a design-build lump sum price contract, where the responsibility for both design and construction lies with the contractor, and the contract amount is fixed.

Railway Stations on Shorapur Shahpur Railway Line:

Shorapur Crossing Station @ Centreline Chainage 187/975:

• Total Area: 543.57 sq.m
• Foot Over Bridges/Subway
• 2 High-Level Platforms (HL PF) of 570 m each
  • HL PF-1: Length of 570 m, Width of 6 m (except in station building portion)
  • HL PF-2: Length of 570 m, Width of 6 m

Anandapur Halt Station @ Centreline Chainage 192/600:

• Total Area: 50 sq.m
• 1 High-Level Platform (HL PF) of 570 m
  • HL PF-1: Length of 570 m, Width of 6 m (except in station building portion)

Tongandi Crossing Station @ Centreline Chainage 198/500:

• Total Area: 815.37 sq.m
• Foot Over Bridges/Subway
• 2 High-Level Platforms (HL PF) of 570 m each
  • HL PF-1: Length of 570 m, Width of 6 m (except in station building portion)
  • HL PF-2: Length of 570 m, Width of 6 m

Vibhutihalli Crossing Station @ Centreline Chainage 204/075:

• Total Area: 543.57 sq.m
• Foot Over Bridges/Subway
• 2 High-Level Platforms (HL PF) of 570 m each
  • HL PF-1: Length of 570 m, Width of 6 m (except in station building portion)
  • HL PF-2: Length of 570 m, Width of 6 m

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