Indian Railways Approves ₹398 Crore Optical Fibre Project to Enhance Communication
Railways approves Rs 398 cr Optical Fibre Project to boost communication network
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Indian Railways has sanctioned a ₹398.36 crore project to strengthen communication infrastructure in the Ahmedabad and Ratlam divisions. This initiative will install 4×48 Optical Fibre Cables over 1,929 route kilometers, enhancing the reliability and efficiency of railway communication systems, and supporting modern signalling technologies.
- 01The project costs ₹398.36 crore and covers Ahmedabad and Ratlam divisions.
- 02It will install 4×48 Optical Fibre Cables over 1,929 route kilometers.
- 03The initiative supports modern signalling systems, including Kavach.
- 04It aims to enhance communication capacity and operational efficiency.
- 05The project is part of a larger ₹27,693 crore Works Programme for 2024-25.
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Indian Railways has approved a significant project costing ₹398.36 crore to enhance its communication infrastructure in the Ahmedabad and Ratlam divisions. This initiative will involve the installation of 4×48 Optical Fibre Cables (OFC) over 1,929 route kilometers, with 1,456 RKm in Ahmedabad Division and 473 RKm in Ratlam Division. The project is part of a broader effort under the 'Provision of Kavach with communication backbone of Long Term Evolution (LTE)' initiative, which has a total sanctioned cost of ₹27,693 crore for the 2024-25 Works Programme. This upgrade will improve the capacity, reliability, and efficiency of railway communication systems, supporting modern signalling technologies like Kavach, and ultimately enhancing service delivery for both passengers and freight operations.
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This project will significantly improve communication systems within the railway network, enhancing safety and operational efficiency, which will benefit passengers and freight services.
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