Bengaluru- In a significant move to modernise the railway network and meet growing travel demands, the South Western Railway (SWR) has invited tenders for the implementation of Automatic Signalling across multiple key railway sections in Karnataka and neighbouring states.
The tenders cover the following routes:
- KSR Bengaluru – Mysuru (30 months completion)
- Yesvantpur – Arsikere (30 months completion)
- Whitefield – Jolarpettai (30 months completion)
- Lottegollahalli – Hosur (24 months completion)
- Channasandra – Penukonda (30 months completion)
Why This Matters
The Automatic Signalling initiative is expected to significantly boost line capacity, enabling more trains to run at shorter intervals. This will address rising passenger and freight traffic while supporting economic growth. Enhanced connectivity from Bengaluru to Chennai, Mysuru, Hubballi, and Hyderabad is also anticipated.
Operational Benefits
Key benefits include faster clearance of trains from platforms, optimal use of fixed assets, and reduced delays. In saturated sections with over 100% line capacity, this technology will allow additional passenger and freight trains without compromising safety. Average train speeds will improve due to quicker block section clearance.
What is Automatic Signalling?
Automatic Signalling is a train control system that uses track circuits or axle counters to divide railway tracks into multiple sections. Automatic stop signals are activated as trains enter or leave sections, ensuring safe distances between trains without manual intervention.
Long-Term Impact
By reducing human dependency in signalling operations and increasing operational efficiency, this project marks a major step toward Bengaluru Railway Modernization, enhancing safety and reliability for decades to come.
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