Track electrification impasse: Feasibility studies under way for track diversion
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Track electrification impasse: Feasibility studies under way for track diversion

The Hindu  

The impasse over the electrification of a small stretch of track over the Mysuru-Nanjangud section close to the Mysuru airport continues with the Airport Authority of India and DGCA denying permission to the Railways to carry out the works. The permission has been denied on the grounds that the electromagnetic disturbance from the overhead cables powering the locomotive, could affect flight navigational equipment and jeopardize passenger safety. As a result, only 1 km or less of the 60-km stretch connecting Mysuru and Chamarajanagar has not been electrified while the work on the remaining 59 km stretch has been completed. Divisional Railway Manager Shilpi Agarwal said studies are under way to ascertain the feasibility of track realignment on the small stretch.

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Railways take up feasibility survey for track realignment near Mysuru airport
1 month ago

Railways take up feasibility survey for track realignment near Mysuru airport

The Hindu  

Technical issues which evaded solution for completing the railway track electrification work near the city airport is likely to be resolved in due course, with the authorities set to opt for either track realignment or take up underground construction. The track electrification work between Mysuru and Chamarajanagar has been completed at a cost of nearly ₹20 crore, but a short …

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