Karnataka is undergoing many changes in the last few days. With a view to overcoming the critical infrastructural deficiency impeding train operations in the region, the Mysuru Division of South Western Railway (SWR) has founded an upgraded signaling project in the ghat section for enhanced safety. An SWR official unveiled that this activity was accomplished at a cost of Rs 4.4 crore, which was supported by Hassan-Mangalore Rail Development Company Limited. A note released by the SWR stated, "The Multi-Section Digital Axle Counter (MSDAC) technology commissioned between Yedakumari and Kadaga Ravalli stations on the Sakleshpur-Subramanya Road Ghat Section on October 1 in record time will significantly enhance the sectional line capacity."
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South Western Railway, Mysuru Division Divisional Railway Manager, Aparna Garg affirmed that the initiation of the new safety protocol will pave the way for safer and more effective train services in the ghat section where the need for new passenger services is being made constantly. According to the note, nearly 35% of enhanced capacity would help in introducing additional passenger services and also the operation of freight trains will be more efficient as detentions are brought down. "The new technology greatly reduces the maintenance of track circuits in the inhospitable terrain of the ghat section," the note further examined.
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An official stated, "The MSDAC is a cutting-edge technology designed for train detection with added safety features. The maintenance costs are comparatively lower with a high degree of reliability so much essential for seamless train operations in the Ghat section." He further added that this was a daunting task in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. "Unprecedented rainfall in the area 6,000 mm since the commencement of work compounded the already delicate situation," the official said.
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