Purvanchal Express - Poorvottar ka Sikandar

DOUBLING BETWEEN LACHYAN-HOTGI (33 KM) COMMISSIONED

Commissioner of Railway safety has inspected Lachyan-Hotgi (33 km) section on 18th May and section was commissioned by South Western Railway on 29th July along with remodeling of Hotgi yard by Central Railway even in difficult situation of covid pandemic. Two halt stations (Padnur, Sulerjavalge) and one block station (Tadwal) are situated under this section.
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The track passes through the 670 m long important bridge over River Bhima, the longest bridge in the zone comprising 14 spans of 45.7 m spans is a major achievement. This bridge is designed to fit for 25T axle loading. Currently, speed restrictions are imposed on existing bridge since it is not capable of carrying higher axle loads.

The bridge consists of two lines, first line is ready for traffic movement & second line will be ready by October. New bridge will increase speed of goods trains and throughput. As on date 148 Km of track from Wandal - Hotgi is commissioned & entire 284 Km section from Hotgi to Gadag will be completed to double line by 2020