Konkan Railway Awaits Green Light for Strategic Track Doubling

The Konkan Railway is planning to double tracks on selective stretches and is awaiting approval from the railway board. This initiative aims to increase carrying capacity and improve train services, particularly in challenging terrains between specific stations. Track doubling costs vary significantly depending on the terrain.

The Konkan Railway is poised for significant upgrades as it awaits approval for track doubling along selective stretches of its 741-km corridor. This initiative, which has been under consideration by the railway board for about a year, aims to enhance operational efficiency and accommodate more trains.

'Full doubling at a time is not possible,' stated Konkan Railway's chief managing director, Santosh Kumar Jha. 'We are hopeful to get sanctions for patch doubling, allowing us to improve sections over time.' This proposed doubling covers roughly 350 km between Kankavali-Sawantwadi and Madgaon-Thokur stations, potentially easing the operational constraints on current single-line tracks.

Currently, the Konkan Railway operates a mix of 52 passenger and 18 goods trains across Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, and a small region of Kerala. The project faces unique challenges due to the geographical diversity along the route, with track doubling costs fluctuating between Rs 15 to 100 crore depending on the terrain. Safety concerns, especially during the monsoon, further underline the need for this critical upgrade.

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