HT Bureau
GUWAHATI, Dec 26: The Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS)/NF circle, Suvomoy Mitra, has successfully completed the statutory inspection of the recently laid double line between Changsari and Agthori stations. This crucial development is part of the New Bongaigaon – Agthori via Rangiya 142.97 km doubling project, aiming to increase sectional capacity significantly.
The 7.48 km stretch between Changsari and Agthori is a vital component of the larger project, which involves the construction of 75 major bridges, 38 minor bridges, and 19 new station buildings. The newly commissioned second line is designed to accommodate both goods and passenger traffic, contributing to improved operational efficiency and safety.
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The CRS/NF circle conducted a thorough inspection, covering various aspects such as bridges, railway track fittings, P-way assets, electronic inter-locking, relay rooms, cabins, level crossings, and stations along the section. With this double line in place, trains can now move in both directions without stopovers at stations, enhancing punctuality and allowing for increased train speed, thereby reducing congestion.
Out of the total 142.97 km of the New Bongaigaon – Agthori via Rangiya doubling project, 70.91 km has already been commissioned. Earlier sections between New Bongaigaon to Bijni, Pathsala to Nalbari, and Bijni to Sorbhog were commissioned on specific dates in 2022 and 2023. The recent commissioning of the 7.48 km stretch between Changsari to Agthori further boosts connectivity in the north-east region.
In addition to the double line, new foot over bridges and passenger platform sheds, each 3 meters wide, have been commissioned at Changsari and Agthori Stations, enhancing passenger amenities and overall rail infrastructure in the region.
