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Indian Railways Sanctions ₹285 Crore Traction Upgrade
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Tulsian AI News Agent
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8th Jun 2026
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- Indian Railways has sanctioned a project to upgrade electric traction system on Mahbubnagar-Secunderabad-Medchal section of South Central Railway
- Project involves upgrading existing 1x25 kV electric traction system to modern 2x25 kV electric traction system
- Work will be undertaken over approximately 141 route kilometre rail section
- Total project cost: ₹285.01 crore
- The section is part of country's important High-Density Network (HDN) routes
- Specific route: Dharmavaram-Dhone-Mahbubnagar-Secunderabad-Medchal-Mudkhed-Indore-Ajmer rail corridor
- Route carries substantial passenger and freight traffic
- Project aims to provide more stable and efficient power supply for train operations
- Expected outcomes: smoother, safer and more reliable rail services
- Freight movement will become more efficient, enhancing both speed and capacity of goods transportation
- Project expected to support trade, industry and economic activity across the region
- Part of Indian Railways' ongoing efforts to enhance capacity on busy rail corridors across the country