Vande Bharat Train Speed to Increase in Bhopal
Bhopal, November 11: The speed of the Vande Bharat train, which passes through Bhopal and nearby metropolitan stations, is set to increase from 130 km/h to 160 km/h. Additionally, the speeds of other superfast trains, including the Rajdhani and Shatabdi, will also be enhanced. To prevent incidents of cattle collisions and human run-overs, a project to establish safety boundaries on railway land has been initiated in the Bhopal railway division, covering a route area of 530 kilometers.
Senior DCM Saurabh Kataria stated that efforts are underway to make this entire area accident-free within the next 12 months. Over the past year, there have been more than 50 incidents involving cattle collisions and run-overs in this region. To restrict easy access to railway tracks, special fencing is being installed to minimize the movement of animals and humans around the railway tracks.
Work on fencing both sides of the tracks from Khandwa to Bina is set to begin. This will enable trains to run at speeds of up to 160 km/h, with a deadline for completion set for March 2027. The entire project is expected to cost ₹288.31 crores.
The Bhopal division is one of the busiest routes, with numerous premium and superfast trains operating daily. The risk of accidents often arises due to stray cattle on the tracks or unauthorized crossings by locals.
The fencing will significantly benefit trains operating at speeds of 130 km/h and above. According to railway officials, the installation of fencing will eliminate the risk of cattle on the tracks, allowing trains like the Rajdhani and Vande Bharat to operate at full speed.
Approximately 220 trains pass daily on the Khandwa-Itarsi, Itarsi-Bhopal, and Bhopal-Bina routes. The increase in speed for superfast trains will enhance the safety of passengers traveling on these services.
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