The East Coast Railway (ECoR) is set to enhance its electrification infrastructure with the implementation of the 2×25 KV Overhead Electrification (OHE) System across several key rail sections under its jurisdiction.
This upgrade is intended to improve voltage stability, facilitate smoother operations for semi-high-speed trains, and support the increased movement of heavy freight, according to an official release on Wednesday.
The 2×25 KV system operates by distributing voltage at 50 KV along the line, which is then delivered to trains at 25 KV, resulting in improved voltage regulation and stable power supply throughout the network, even to remote sections.
As part of this project, the existing 1×25 KV system will be upgraded to the 2×25 KV system on key routes, including Bhadrak-Khurda Road, Palasa-Vizianagaram, Cuttack-Paradeep, Cuttack-Talcher-Angul, and Vizianagaram-Rayagada.
Transitioning to the 2×25 KV OHE system will reduce the railway network’s reliance on fossil fuels by promoting electric-powered trains. This initiative aligns with India’s goal to lower pollution and achieve net-zero carbon emissions in the transportation sector by 2030, boosting both operational efficiency and environmental sustainability.