Palakkad Division of Southern Railway Which Manages Mangalore Railway Region Achieves 100% Electrification of Its Network

Palakkad Division of Southern Railway Which Manages Mangalore Railway Region Achieves 100% Electrification of Its Network

Palakkad Division of Southern Railway has achieved complete electrification of its network after the 65.12 broad gauge electrified single line between Shoranur Junction and Nilambur Road. The project, which uses a 25 kV, 50Hz A.C. single-phase power, represents a major development in the railway infrastructure of the Palakkad Division.

With the completion of this milestone, the Palakkad Division is 100% electrified, demonstrating the Indian Railway’s dedication to sustainable railway growth. While the Mangalore Railway Region of Southern Railway and the adjoining Konkan Railway Corporation Ltd., network from Thokur are completely electrified, the stretch between Mangalore Junction and Hassan under the South Western Railway is yet to be completely electrified. Electrification work from Mangalore Junction to Kabakaputtur is complete and the SWR has recently conducted the inspection. Electrification work from Kabakaputtur to Subrahmanya Road is under progress while work on the Ghat section, Subrahmanya Road to Sakleshpur, is being taken up.