01 August,2020 07:20 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B Aklekar
Work on the section means the 60 kmph speed limit has been relaxed for around a 901 metre stretch
The age-old speed restriction of 60 kmph on local and outstation trains between Bandra and Khar section on Western Railway has now been relaxed, and upgraded to 100 kmph in just 57 days, saving a total of 90 seconds travel time along the stretch.
Speaking to mid-day, Western Railway officials said that taking advantage of the lockdown period, with the aim of improving mobility, WR carried out massive work in the Bandra-Khar section and has successfully removed the Permanent Speed Restriction (PSR) in place.
The massive work involved dismantling 17 turnouts and realignment of curves with replacement of 400m track rails and 1,200 sleepers in just 57 days, by deploying around 60 men on a daily basis. Due to this the 60 kmph speed limit has been relaxed to 100 kmph for around a 901metre stretch, saving time of about 90 seconds.
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The total loss of earnings for WR on account of COVID-19 has been Rs 1,918.46 crore, which includes Rs 284.67 crore from Mumbai suburban section and Rs 1,633.79 crore from non-suburban. WR has so far refunded Rs 405.89 crore of tickets between March 1 and July 28.
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