The Central Government has approved a major project to develop a modern coach maintenance hub at Sri Ganganagar station. This facility will be built with an investment of ₹174.26 crore to improve train operations in the region. The project falls under the North Western Railway’s Bikaner division and aims to modernize infrastructure for better service.
What will be the impact of this maintenance hub
This new facility will allow the railway to operate more trains, including Vande Bharat and LHB rakes. Once the project is complete, the average maintenance capacity will increase by six rakes every day. This will make the railway operations more efficient and help in introducing new train services for passengers.
What are the key infrastructure details
The project includes several technical upgrades to ensure high-quality maintenance of trains. The following facilities will be constructed at the station:
| Facility | Details |
|---|---|
| Washing Lines | Two 600-meter lines |
| Stabling Lines | Three 650-meter lines |
| Pit Lines | Two lines |
| Wheel Lathe Line | One line |
| Engine Escape Line | 650-meter line |
| Sick Line Shed | 120-meter by 24-meter |
Along with these, the hub will get modern machinery like synchronized jacks, forklifts, EOT cranes, and an Automatic Coach Washing Plant. This is part of a larger ₹871 crore package for upgrades across Rajasthan, Kerala, and West Bengal.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
श्रीगंगानगर प्रोजेक्ट की कुल लागत कितनी है
इस आधुनिक कोच मेंटेनेंस हब के पहले चरण (Phase-I) के लिए ₹174.26 करोड़ की राशि मंजूर की गई है।
इस सुविधा से यात्रियों को क्या फायदा होगा
इससे स्टेशन की मेंटेनेंस क्षमता बढ़ेगी, जिससे क्षेत्र में वंदे भारत और LHB जैसी नई ट्रेनों का संचालन संभव हो पाएगा।