The Ministry of Railways has sanctioned a Rs 226 crore project to install Electronic Interlocking (EI) at 13 stations on the Durg-Taroki section of Raipur Division in South East Central Railway (SECR), marking a significant upgrade to signalling infrastructure aimed at improving operational safety and reliability.
Project Details and Station List
The project involves replacing the existing Panel Interlocking (PI) system with modern Electronic Interlocking technology at 13 stations. The stations covered include Marauda (MXA), Risama (RSA), Gundardehi (GDZ), Latabor (LBO), Balod (BXA), Kusumkasa (KYS), Dalli Rajhara (DRZ), Gudum (GUDM), Bhanupratappur (BPTP), Keoti (KETI), Antagarh (AAGH), Taroki (TDOK), and Raipur Store Depot (RSD).
According to the Ministry of Railways, Electronic Interlocking is a state-of-the-art signalling technology that automates route setting and signalling functions while incorporating advanced safety features. The transition from Panel Interlocking to Electronic Interlocking will significantly modernise signalling infrastructure on this important section, improving operational flexibility and system reliability.
Benefits for Safety and Efficiency
The upgraded system will enhance the safety and reliability of train operations, improve punctuality, and provide a stronger technological foundation for handling growing passenger and freight traffic on the South East Central Railway network. It will also reduce the possibility of signalling failures and enable faster restoration during disruptions.
This approval is part of Indian Railways' ongoing programme to modernise signalling systems across the national network through advanced technologies, ensuring safer, smarter, and more efficient railway operations.
