Railway Electrification

In line with the NGT Guide followed by the commitment of  India in Conference of Parties (COP- 2021 –Paris) to switch over  to complete railway electrification of Broad-gauge network in particular to minimise Carbon Dioxide  emission, Indian Railways has set a target to complete traction Electrification. With electrification, following benefits will also be achieved: –

Advantages of Electrification:

  • 100% electrification will minimise time loss in interchange of traction resulting more traffic movement with increase in speed of more than 200 KMPH at present.
  • Safety: Modern automated signalling arrangement will lead to enhanced safety in train operations.
  • Less Financial Burden: Electricity charges for traction system is comparatively low with respect to the imported HSD oil used in diesel loco. Overall cost is further reduced by provision of Railway owned traction substation with or without transmission line.

 

SNCF (Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français. i.e French National Railway) has transferred design and technology for 25 KV AC System, 50 Hz to Indian Railway for compulsory adoption of 25 KV AC System in India for all Indian Railway traction installation. This issue also appears in Indian Railway Manual (ACTM-Chapter- I).

The largest reference of TRAINANCE, Belgium in SNCF, has inspired TRAINANCE to start operating in India as TRAINANCE INDIA PVT. LTD meeting the “MAKE IN INDIA MISSION” to execute the electrification projects as well as catering to entire global requirement from the manufacturing unit in India.