Indian Railways has sanctioned a ₹220 crore project to upgrade the electric traction system on the 102-route-km Wadi–Raichur section of South Central Railway, a key freight and passenger corridor forming part of the country’s High-Density Network (HDN). The project involves converting the existing 1×25 kV traction system to the more advanced 2×25 kV configuration to enhance the line’s carrying capacity and operational efficiency.
The upgraded traction system will provide a stronger and more stable power supply, enabling the corridor to handle heavier freight trains, longer passenger services and higher traffic volumes with improved reliability. The Wadi–Raichur section is an important link on the Mumbai–Chennai trunk route, serving both industrial freight movement and long-distance passenger operations.
According to the Ministry of Railways, the shift to the 2×25 kV system is expected to reduce voltage drops, improve energy efficiency and support higher train throughput as traffic demand continues to rise. The modernisation is part of Indian Railways’ broader strategy to strengthen power infrastructure across heavily utilised corridors and improve overall network performance.
The sanction follows a series of traction upgradation projects approved across the railway network to boost line capacity and operational resilience. By strengthening the electrical infrastructure on key routes, Indian Railways aims to improve punctuality, increase freight handling capability and support future growth in both passenger and cargo traffic.
