East Coast Railway Embraces Advanced Ballastless Track Technology for Tunnel Projects [Video]

The East Coast Railway (ECoR) has taken a significant stride towards enhancing the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of rail transport. The railway authority has adopted advanced ballast less track technology for the construction of new railway tunnel projects within its jurisdiction. This strategic decision, announced on August 14, is set to revolutionize rail transport, particularly in challenging tunnel environments.

The ECoR has initially implemented this technology in Tunnel No.1, a 600-meter tunnel between Baiguda and Kakirigumma stations. This is part of the Koraput-Singapur Road Doubling Project of East Coast Railway. The railway sources have confirmed that this system will also be implemented in all the under-construction tunnels of various ongoing projects.

Furthermore, the ECoR has plans to replace existing tracks in tunnels with ballastless tracks in a phased manner. The ongoing tunnel works are being carried out in Kottavalasa-Kirandul, Koraput-Rayagada Doubling projects, and in new line projects like Khurda Road-Balangir …