Kalyan station yard revamp boosts train efficiency
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Kalyan station yard revamp boosts train efficiency

The Central Railway is fast-tracking the Kalyan station yard remodelling project to enhance train punctuality and efficiency. Handling approximately 750 trains daily, Kalyan station is a vital junction that's set for a transformation, segregating local and long-distance train operations.

General Manager of Central Railway, Naresh Lalwani, and Divisional Railway Manager Rajnish Kumar Goyal personally inspected the site to assess progress. The remodelling work, currently in full swing, aims to boost train punctuality while streamlining the handling of local and long-distance trains.

This initiative seeks to save operational time and improve punctuality for both categories of trains. Presently, both local and long-distance trains share the same platforms at Kalyan station, causing congestion and affecting suburban local train punctuality.

The extensive remodelling project includes the construction of four new platforms, foot overbridges, and an elevated deck connecting to the existing Kalyan railway station. With an estimated cost of Rs 8.66 billion, this project is part of the Mumbai Urban Transport Project (MUTP)-3A and is being executed by the Central Railway in multiple phases.

Contracts have been awarded for various project components, with around 50 per cent of the earthwork completed and substantial progress in constructing service buildings. Dismantling of the old goods yard track is also underway, with approximately 90 per cent completion.

While acknowledging the challenges of this sizable project conducted with minimal disruption to train operations, officials express confidence that the Kalyan yard remodelling project will transform this critical railway junction, reduce congestion, and enhance overall train service efficiency in the region.

The Central Railway is fast-tracking the Kalyan station yard remodelling project to enhance train punctuality and efficiency. Handling approximately 750 trains daily, Kalyan station is a vital junction that's set for a transformation, segregating local and long-distance train operations.General Manager of Central Railway, Naresh Lalwani, and Divisional Railway Manager Rajnish Kumar Goyal personally inspected the site to assess progress. The remodelling work, currently in full swing, aims to boost train punctuality while streamlining the handling of local and long-distance trains.This initiative seeks to save operational time and improve punctuality for both categories of trains. Presently, both local and long-distance trains share the same platforms at Kalyan station, causing congestion and affecting suburban local train punctuality.The extensive remodelling project includes the construction of four new platforms, foot overbridges, and an elevated deck connecting to the existing Kalyan railway station. With an estimated cost of Rs 8.66 billion, this project is part of the Mumbai Urban Transport Project (MUTP)-3A and is being executed by the Central Railway in multiple phases.Contracts have been awarded for various project components, with around 50 per cent of the earthwork completed and substantial progress in constructing service buildings. Dismantling of the old goods yard track is also underway, with approximately 90 per cent completion.While acknowledging the challenges of this sizable project conducted with minimal disruption to train operations, officials express confidence that the Kalyan yard remodelling project will transform this critical railway junction, reduce congestion, and enhance overall train service efficiency in the region.

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