N F Railway undertakes several track renewal works during April 2023

GUWAHATI: In a bid to maintain railway tracks in proper condition and provide a safe and comfortable journey to rail passengers, N. F. Railway has undertaken several track renewal works during the month of April 2023.

During the month of April 2023, 15.25 km of plain tracks have been deep screened by cleaning the impervious layer of dust, sand, ashes, etc. from ballast. Through sleeper renewal, 06.93 track kilometres have been done; through turnout renewal, 4.5 equivalent sets have been done during the month. Apart from that, six bridges have been rehabilitated and 393 signalling batteries of various capacities have been replaced over NFR during the month. Maintenance of tracks at regular intervals has resulted in smooth operations of trains and a better riding experience for passengers. Moreover, 1665.75 kilometres of track have been tested by the USFD (Ultra Sonic Flaw Detection) machine during the month of April 2023. The USFD technique is carried out to detect flaws like cracks and timely remove defective rails for safety. The increased emphasis given on safety measures for railway tracks has led to safer trains with increased speed and a better riding experience, stated a press release.

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