INFRASTRUCTURE
Salem Railway Division Sets Record With 2,439-Km Bitumen Freight Trip
The Salem Division of Southern Railway has achieved a significant freight milestone by recording the loading and movement of bitumen over a lead distance of 2,439 km, the longest freight lead handled by the division. The record movement took place on June 3, 2026, when a container train carrying bitumen was dispatched from the Inland […]
CW Bureau
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Jun 6, 2026
INFRASTRUCTURE
Indian Railways Approves ₹993 Cr Arakkonam-Chengalpattu Doubling
Indian Railways has approved the ₹993 crore Arakkonam-Chengalpattu doubling project spanning 68 km under Southern Railway, aimed at easing congestion and strengthening Chennai’s suburban rail network. The project forms part of the key Chennai suburban circular rail corridor connecting Chennai Beach, Tambaram, Chengalpattu and Arakkonam. The rail ministry said the doubling work will improve punctuality, […]
CW Bureau
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May 19, 2026
INFRASTRUCTURE
JSW Infrastructure Commissions Gati Shakti Cargo Terminal At Arakonam
JSW Infrastructure has commenced commercial operations of its Gati Shakti Multi Modal Cargo Terminal at Arakonam in Tamil Nadu, marking a significant step in expanding its logistics footprint in the southern region. In a regulatory filing, the company said Southern Railway, Chennai Division, has acknowledged the successful commissioning of the terminal with effect from April […]
CW Bureau
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Apr 15, 2026
INFRASTRUCTURE
Indian Railways Approves ₹1,364 Cr For Kavach And Signalling Upgrade
Indian Railways has approved projects worth ₹1,364.45 crore aimed at strengthening safety, signalling and communication infrastructure across its network. The sanctioned works include deployment of Kavach on locomotives, expansion of optical fibre cable (OFC) networks, and migration from panel interlocking to advanced electronic interlocking systems across multiple zones. Kavach rollout accelerates in Southern Railway A […]
CW Bureau
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Apr 6, 2026
