TRACK RENEWAL IN 2003-2004
The Railways have
provided Rs. 2605 crore for track renewal of 3850 kilometres during
the current financial year 2003-2004 as compared to Rs. 2602 crores
for renewal of 4000 kilometres during the previous year. Of the
total target, 3330 kilometres will be primary track renewal and
550 kilometres secondary track renewal.
Repair and maintenance
of railway track are carried out regularly depending upon the
need. Track is inspected regularly and corrective action taken
promptly wherever required to ensure safety of rail traffic.
Speed restrictions
are also imposed for ensuring safety, if the situation so warrants.
The overaged track by itself is not a cause for derailments but
at the same time it leads to more maintenance efforts, cost and
affects punctuality of train operations.
Currently, Bhilai
Steel Plant of the Steel Authority of India (SAIL) is supplying
rails to Indian Railways as per its specifications, which are
in line with the World Railway Union standards.
