Rail Over Rail flyover will eliminate surface crossings
The Ministry of Railways has approved two Rs.647.58 crore projects for the construction of a Rail Over Rail (RoR) flyover at Kosamba for connectivity to the Kosamba–Umrapada Gauge Conversion section in Gujarat and development of a new rail bypass at Bhagalpur in Bihar.
The 9.2 km Rail-over-Rail Flyover at Kosamba – Umrapada GC Section under Western Railway will provide seamless connectivity to the Kosamba – Umrapada Gauge Conversion (GC) section. The Rs.344.38 crore section lies on the eastern side of the Mumbai–Vadodara main line and its gauge conversion is currently underway.
Due to the presence of the Dedicated Freight Corridor alignment, direct connectivity of the gauge converted line with the main line is not feasible through a surface crossing. The approved Rail Over Rail flyover will eliminate surface crossings and enable seamless integration of the Gauge Conversion section with the Mumbai–Vadodara main line. This will ensure uninterrupted and safe movement of trains on these critical routes and help fully realize the benefits of the gauge conversion project, the Ministry said on 24 Mar.
The 13.38 km Bhagalpur Bypass (13.38 km), estimated to cost Rs.303.2 crore, is under Eastern Railway for connecting Gonudham Halt on the Barahat-Bhagalpur section with Sabour on the Bhagalpur-Sahibganj section.
At present, the Barahat–Bhagalpur section is operating at more than 125 percent capacity utilisation, leading to severe congestion. Trains moving between the Barahat–Bhagalpur and Bhagalpur–Sahibganj sections require engine reversal at Bhagalpur, resulting in detention and operational inefficiencies.
“These infrastructure works will strengthen rail connectivity in Gujarat and Bihar, enhance safety, reduce congestion, and improve overall efficiency of train operations,” said the Ministry as it works on network decongestion to meet the growing passenger and freight transportation demands of the country. Fiinews.com
