In a bid to maintain railway tracks in proper condition and provide a safe and comfortable journey to rail passengers, N. F. Railway has undertaken several track renewal works during the month of February, 2023. As a result of the increased effort on track renewal works, N. F. Railway achieved 2nd place by securing 90.5% in overall performance amongst all the 16 zones during the month of February, 2023.
42.51 Km of plain tracks have been deep screened by cleaning impervious layer of dust, sand ashes etc from ballast during the month of February, 2023 making a cumulative progress of 298.04 Km from April to February of this current financial year. Through Sleeper Renewal of 15.78 TKM have been done during the month of February, 2023 making a cumulative progress of 153.50 TKM up to the month. Through Turnout Renewals of 1.50 equivalent sets have been done during the month of February, 2023 making a cumulative progress of 199.50 sets up to the month. Through Rail Renewal of 42.62 TKM have been done during the month of February, 2023 making a cumulative progress of 415.05 TKM up to the month. 24 numbers of bridges have been rehabilitated during the month of February, 2023 making a cumulative progress of 211 numbers bridges up to the month.
Moreover, 1640.53 kilometres of track have been tested by USFD (Ultra Sonic Flaw Detection) machine during the month of February, 2023 making a cumulative progress of 19260.79 kilometres up to the month. USFD technique is carried out to detect flaws like cracks and timely removal of defective rails for safety.
Maintenance of tracks at regular intervals have resulted in smooth operations of trains and providing better riding experience for passengers. The increased emphasis given on safety measures for railway track has led to safer running of trains with increased speed and better riding experience.
