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Indian Railways Approves ₹226 Crore Electronic Interlocking Project for 13 Stations of Raipur Division in SECR
Indian Railways Modernizes Signalling in Raipur Division
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Samachar Pathshala Desk
Published 1 Jul 2026 · 1 min
In a major step towards modernising signalling infrastructure and enhancing operational safety, Indian Railways has approved the provision of Electronic Interlocking (EI) at 13 stations on the Durg-Taroki section of Raipur Division in South East Central Railway (SECR) at a cost of ₹226 crore.
The project involves replacing the existing Panel Interlocking (PI) system with Electronic Interlocking (EI) at 13 stations, enabling safer and more reliable train operations.
The UPSC angle
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Significance of Modernizing Railway Infrastructure
The project aligns with the overarching goal of enhancing safety and operational efficiency in Indian Railways, vital for UPSC topics related to infrastructure and technology policy.
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