In a significant move to cater to the increasing demand for improved rail services, officials announced on Tuesday (December 19) that the Railway Board has given approval for the installation of automatic signaling between Yesvantpur and Arsikere. Covering a distance of 165.86 km, the project has been assigned a budget of Rs. 218.75 crore.
According to a statement from South Western Railway officials, there has been a consistent rise in demand for additional commuter trains in the Bengaluru and Mysuru divisions, particularly in the Yesvantpur-Arsikere section.
“Simultaneously, the section between Sampige Road and Arsikere, spanning 58.65 km and falling under the Mysuru Division, sees a peak hours line capacity utilisation of 81 per cent,” it said.
Enhance line capacity
In anticipation of a substantial rise in both passenger and freight traffic, covering various commodities such as food grains, fertilisers, cement, steel, and automobiles, the Automatic Signaling project is designed to substantially enhance line capacity, according to officials.
This enhancement will facilitate the smooth operation of additional trains at shorter intervals, meeting the increasing demands of commuters and promoting economic development in the region, the statement informed.
The project is anticipated to be finished within three years, aligning with the strategic vision to accommodate the projected increase in rail traffic over the next decade. The implementation of Automatic Signaling marks a crucial move in modernizing and optimizing rail infrastructure, ensuring a more efficient and resilient transportation network, as per officials.