9th July, 2003
Ministry of Railways  


TRACK MAINTENANCE AND MONITORING SYSTEM


Indian Railways is in the process of adopting modern track structures having higher speed potential and heavier axle loads. As of now, around 53000 kilo metre of track is laid with 60 kg/52 rails. Of the total 87,184 km Broad Gauge track of the rail network, 42857 km has already been laid with long welded rails.

During the Tenth Five Year Plan 23000 kms track are being targeted for renewal. Efforts are on to clear all the arrears in track renewal by March 2007. An amount of Rs. 6584 crores is to be spent to renew 16500 kms of track using the funds available under the Special Railway Safety Fund (SRSF).

To ensure smooth track monitoring, Railways are in the process of procuring yet another state-of-art Track Recording Car having laser based sensors. Track geometry is recorded through track recording cars at specified frequency. As such, inspection, repairs and maintenance of track are carried out regularly by following specific guidelines laid down for the same.