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Safety Fencing Work Started By Railways Near Bhubaneswar & Palasa Stations

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OB Bureau

 

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

The work has commenced on two small patches near Bhubaneswar and Palasa 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, ECoR said in a press release on Thursday.

Double W Metal Beam Crash Barriers have been installed about 3.9 Kms 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 locations have 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 Rs 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.

OB Bureau

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