CORE completes electrification of multiple sections, routes

Taking forward the ambitious goal of 100% electrification of broad gauge routes by December 2023 set by the Government of India, the Bengaluru Project Unit of Central Organisation for Railway Electrification (CORE) -Prayagraj has commissioned the electrification works of various routes during the past few days, informed officials.

The routes on which the electrification works have been commissioned include the Arsikere-Birur (40 RKM) section of Mysuru Division on November 29 and the Chikkabanwara-Solur (33.5 RKM) and Nitur-Sampige Road (11 RKM or Route Kilometers) of Bengaluru Division of South Western Railway on November 30. Similarly, the Secunderabad Project unit of CORE has commissioned the Pangri-Ausa Road (80 RKM) section of Solapur Division of Central Railway on November 30, informed SK Mishra, chief public relations officer, CORE-Prayagraj.

“Arsikere-Birur section is the part of Bengaluru Hubballi route and after the completion of electrification of this patch now electric trains can ply seamlessly from Bellary to Arsikere via Chikjajur.