Indian Railways has approved a ₹200 crore project to install 48-fibre Optical Fibre Cable (OFC) infrastructure across South Eastern Railway, covering a total of 1,696.2 route kilometers. The project will be implemented across four major divisions: Adra Division (545.4 RKm), Chakradharpur Division (392.3 RKm), Kharagpur Division (339.9 RKm), and Ranchi Division (418.6 RKm).
This infrastructure enhancement aims to create a robust, high-capacity communication network that will improve the reliability and resilience of railway communication systems. The upgraded OFC backbone will support faster transmission of operational data, enhance coordination between stations, control offices, and field units, and provide the necessary communication infrastructure to support modern railway technologies. The project is part of Indian Railways' continuing efforts to modernize critical infrastructure through advanced communication systems, ensuring safer, smarter, and more efficient train operations across the national network.