SCR Vijayawada Divn commissions 206.29 Route km of Automatic Block Signalling in FY2024-25
Block signals installed in record track length in Vijayawada Division
Hyderabad: In a ground-breaking achievement, the Vijayawada Division of South Central Railway, in collaboration with the Projects Organization Unit of Vijayawada, has successfully commissioned 206.29 Route Kilometers (RKm) of Automatic Block Signalling (ABS) during the financial year 2024-25. This milestone cements the Vijayawada Division’s reputation as a pioneer in implementing Automatic Block Signalling systems.
On the evening of March 23, 2025, ABS was successfully commissioned across 29.67 RKm between key sections of Samalkot, Pithapuram, Gollaprolu and Ravikampadu, completing the Division’s total ABS commissioning to 206.29 RKm for the fiscal year. This remarkable achievement encompasses an impressive 416.23 Track Kilometer (RKm multiplied by the number of tracks) in the northern section of Vijayawada Division. The implementation of ABS ensures smoother railway operations and significantly reduces congestion along the Vijayawada–Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada–Gudur routes.
