Bhubaneswar, Feb. 15 -- In a major step towards improving rail safety and reliability, the East Coast Railway (ECoR) installed advanced safety and emergency management systems on Sunday in Tunnel-7 of Khordha-Balangir railway line project.

According to sources, located between Purunakatak and Charichhak in Boudh district, the 1,975-metre-long tunnel recently achieved a key construction milestone with a successful breakthrough. Following this, authorities focused on equipping the tunnel with modern safety infrastructure in line with railway safety standards.

The large tunnel now features a high-capacity ventilation system with jet fans designed to maintain proper air quality and effectively manage smoke during emergencies, ensuring safe ...