Samdari-Bhiladi Rail Section Gets 220 Km Track Renewal, Speed Limit Raised to 110 Kmph

Jalore, November 11, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): The Jodhpur Division of North Western Railway has successfully completed 220 km of track renewal work on the Samdari-Bhiladi rail section, marking a significant improvement in railway safety and track quality. The project was completed within 19 months of receiving approval in March 2025.

According to the Chief Public Relations Officer of North Western Railway, the Samdari-Bhiladi section is an important railway route under Jodhpur Division and serves as a CC+8+2T double-stack container corridor.

Earlier, the section had 52 kg rails. These have been replaced with heavier 60 kg rails to strengthen the track for high-capacity operations. The entire track renewal work under the project has been completed.

Renewal Work on Bridges and Railway Yards

As part of the project, bridge channel sleepers and rails were renewed on eight girder bridges, including two important bridges. Wide-base sleepers were also installed to strengthen the approaches to these bridges.

Complete turnout renewal and through-turnout sleeper renewal work has been completed at 16 yards. The remaining work at 12 yards is targeted for completion by February 2027.

In addition, 4,000 casual sleepers have been renewed along the railway track.

Complete SEJ renewal has also been carried out at 16 yards, while the remaining 12 yards are scheduled to be covered by February 2027.

RSI studies were conducted on two bridges, following which the Long Welded Rail (LWR) was extended. This helped eliminate free joints on the section.

Track Quality Index Reaches 106.20

The renewal work has significantly improved the quality and safety of the railway track. The Track Quality Index (TQI) of the section has reached 106.20, which, according to the railway, is the highest level in Indian Railways.

Train Speed Increased to 110 Kmph

Following the improvements, the maximum permitted train speed has been increased from 100 kmph to 110 kmph on a 100-km stretch of the section.

The remaining 120 km stretch is also targeted for speed enhancement by December 2026.

The completion of the 220-km track renewal project within the planned period reflects the railway’s planning, technical capabilities and coordination among departments. The improvements are expected to strengthen track reliability, quality and safety, supporting safer and smoother train operations on this important double-stack container route.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How much track renewal work has been completed on the Samdari-Bhiladi rail section?
A total of 220 km of track renewal work has been completed.

2. When was the project approved?
The project received approval in March 2025.

3. How long did it take to complete the work?
The 220-km track renewal work was completed in 19 months.

4. Which rails were replaced during the project?
The earlier 52 kg rails were replaced with heavier 60 kg rails.

5. How many girder bridges were covered under the project?
Bridge channel sleepers and rails were renewed on eight girder bridges, including two important bridges.

6. What is the Track Quality Index of the section now?
The Track Quality Index (TQI) has reached 106.20.

7. On how much of the section has the train speed been increased?
The maximum speed has been raised from 100 kmph to 110 kmph on a 100-km stretch.

8. When is the remaining speed enhancement work expected to be completed?
The work on the remaining 120 km is targeted for completion by December 2026.

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