Automatic signalling commissioned in two block sections of Jasra-Madraha-Lohgara

Prayagraj Bureau: In a key development to enhance train movement and passenger convenience, North Central Railway (#NCR) Project unit Prayagraj has commissioned two Automatic Block Sections i.e. Jasra–Madraha–Lohgara Sections. The 12.1 km stretch was commissioned during a scheduled traffic block and forms part of the modernization of the busy Naini–Manikpur (92.53 km) route across Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh.

This route connects Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh and trains connecting Kolkata to Mumbai and Eastern Uttar Pradesh and Bihar to Western India and South India operate on this route. Also, trains transporting coal to thermal power plants of this region also run through this section.

The implementation of Automatic Block Signalling (#ABS) will allow smoother and faster operations by enabling multiple trains to run in the same direction on the same line, reducing delays and increasing overall capacity.

Earlier, in March 2025, Link Junction – Iradatganj – Jasra section (14.05 km) was also commissioned with automatic signalling further contributing to the efficiency of Naini–Manikpur route.

This work was completed in full coordination and planned manner by the teams of Headquarters and Prayagraj Division under the guidance of General Manager North Central Railway Upendra Chandra Joshi & Principal Chief Signal & Telecommunication Engineer Satendra Kumar.