Indian Railways has sanctioned the project worth 163 crore rupees for upgradation of the electric traction system on the Parbhani-Mudkhed double line section in Nanded Division of South Central Railway. The project includes conversion of the existing 1×25 kV electric traction system to a more advanced 2×25 kV system over a stretch of 164 Track Kilometres, supported by upgraded power supply infrastructure to meet the enhanced electrical load. The Railway Ministry said that the initiative marks a significant step towards strengthening railway infrastructure and enhancing network capacity.
It added that the upgraded traction system will strengthen power supply for train operations, enabling the section to handle higher freight volumes and support the running of Vande Bharat Express trains. It will also contribute to Indian Railways’ goal of achieving 3 thousand Million Tonnes of freight loading by 2029-30. The Ministry said that the project reflects Indian Railways’ continuing efforts to modernise electrical infrastructure and improve operational efficiency on high-density corridors across the country.
