NF Railway undertakes several track renewal works

HT Bureau
GUWAHATI, Dec 15: NF Railway has undertaken several track renewal works during the month of November, 2022, in a bid to maintain railway tracks in proper condition and provide a safe and comfortable journey to rail passengers.
71.73 km of plain tracks have been deep screened by cleaning impervious layers of dust, sand ashes, etc., from ballast during the month of November, 2022 making a cumulative progress of 186.47 km from April to November this year. Sleeper renewal of 25.21 TKM has been done during the month of November, 2022 making a cumulative progress of 100.67 TKM up to the month. Through turnout renewals of 28.25 equivalent sets have been done during the month of November, 2022 making a cumulative progress of 122 sets up to the month. 13 numbers of bridges have been rehabilitated during the month of November, 2022 making a cumulative progress of 144 numbers bridges up to the month. Maintenance of tracks at regular intervals have resulted in smooth operations of trains and providing better riding experience for passengers.
Moreover, 1713.39 kilometres of track have been tested by USFD (Ultra Sonic Flaw Detection) machine during the month of November, 2022 making a cumulative progress of 14085.74 kilometres up to the month. USFD technique is carried out to detect flaws like cracks and timely removal of defective rails for safety.
The increased emphasis given on safety measures for railway track has led to safer running of trains with increased speed and better riding experience.