New Delhi, June 30 -- In a significant step towards strengthening the digital communication backbone, Indian Railways has approved the provision of Balance 48-Fibre Optical Fibre Cable (OFC) across South Eastern Railway at a cost of Rs 200 crore.

The project will provide 48-fibre OFC connectivity over 1,696.2 Route Kilometres (RKm) across four major divisions of South Eastern Railway, reinforcing the communication network that supports safe, efficient and technology-driven railway operations.

The sanctioned work covers the installation of OFC across the following divisions: Adra Division: 545.4 RKm; Chakradharpur Division: 392.3 RKm; Kharagpur Division: 339.9 RKm; Ranchi Division: 418.6 RKm

Together, these works will strengthen communi...