SCoR commissions Automatic Block Signalling on 22-km stretch in Vijayawada Division
The South Coast Railway has commissioned an Automatic Block Signalling system across a 22-km stretch in the Vijayawada Division. This upgrade is designed to improve safety, increase track capacity, and reduce operational delays.
Why it matters
Modernizing railway infrastructure is critical for managing high-traffic corridors and improving the efficiency of India's national transport network.
Vijayawada Division of South Coast Railway (SCoR) has commissioned Automatic Block Signalling (ABS) on the triple-line section between Talamanchi, Alluru Road, Bitragunta and Sri Venkateswarapalem.
The project covers 22.13 route km and 66.39 track km, marking another step in the modernisation of railway signalling infrastructure.
With the commissioning of the system, the total ABS network between Gudur and Sri Venkateswarapalem has increased to 76.53 route km, strengthening the capacity and operational efficiency of one of the busiest rail corridors in the SCoR zone, railway officials said in a release on Wednesday.
ABS enables closer yet safe train operations by continuously detecting track occupancy and automatically controlling signals. The system is expected to improve safety, facilitate smoother train movements, reduce operational delays and enhance line capacity.
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