New Delhi, May 4 -- Indian Railways has approved infrastructure projects worth Rs 895.30 crore aimed at enhancing metro rail capacity and strengthening critical bridge infrastructure to improve operational efficiency and safety.
A major portion of the investment totalling Rs 671.72 crore has been allocated for power system upgradation of the North South Corridor of Kolkata Metro. The project includes the installation of seven new traction substations and the upgrade of existing systems from 11 kV to 33 kV to support higher train frequency.
The augmentation will enable a reduction in train headway from the current five minutes to 2.5 minutes, significantly increasing line capacity to meet rising passenger demand. The upgrade also address...