HT Bureau
GUWAHATI, March 20: The chief commissioner of railway safety (CCRS), Janak Kumar Garg, completed the statutory inspection of the newly laid double line section between Baihata and Changsari stations on Wednesday. The primary objective of this inspection was to ensure the safety and efficiency of all the railway infrastructure in the section. This newly laid second line will be helpful for carrying more freight and passenger traffic through this route.
Work on the Baihata – Changsari section is ongoing as part of the New Bongaigaon – Agthori via Rangiya 142.97 km doubling project. The project includes 75 major bridges, 38 minor bridges, and construction of 19 new station buildings. The stretch between Baihata to Changsari is 10.15 km long, including the construction of 3 minor and 3 major bridges. The second line was commissioned along with electrification. The chief commissioner of railway safety (CCRS) also inspected the railway track fittings, P-way assets, electronic interlocking, relay rooms, cabin, and level crossings in the section.
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In addition to passenger amenities, 3-meter-wide new foot over bridges, waiting halls, and new passenger platform sheds have been commissioned at both Baihata and Changsari stations. 1 ladies’ toilet each at Baihata and Changsari stations, 3 gents’ toilets (1 for passengers with disabilities) at Baihata, and 2 gents’ toilets at Changsari were also provided. Additionally, drinking water facilities for passengers have also been provided at stations. The height of the platforms has been increased for the ease of boarding and de-boarding of passengers from trains.
Out of the total 142.97 km of the New Bongaigaon – Agthori via Rangiya doubling project, 81.06 km has already been commissioned. Earlier, the 17.53 km section between New Bongaigaon to Bijni, 26.91 km section between Pathsala to Nalbari, 18.99 km section between Bijni to Sorbhog, and 7.48 km section between Changsari to Agthori were commissioned on August 30, 2022, May 24, June 13, and December 26, 2023, respectively. Additionally, 10.15 km between Baihata to Changsari was commissioned today. Upon completion of this entire section, regional connectivity will receive a significant boost.
