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Date: 2023-07-19 Category: Not Applicable State: Tamil Nadu Country: India

INDIAN RAILWAYS - Energisation of Newly Provided Overhead Equipment on Newly laid track Between Sengulam and Melapalayam in Thiruvananthapuram Division of Southern Railway

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**Executive Summary** This document is a notification from the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette regarding the energization of newly provided overhead equipment on a section of the Southern Railway. It informs the public and railway users about the energization of the overhead traction wires and the introduction of AC 25000 V traction. The energization date is January 7, 2022. **Key Points / Main Content** * **Energization Notification** * A section of the Southern Railway will have energized 25000 volt, 50 Hz, AC single-phase overhead traction wires. * The energized section includes newly laid track between Sengulam and Melapalayam, from loc. 350/13 (km/ch.350/319) to loc. 352/23 (km/ch.352/582), and cross-over from loc. 351/29A (km/ch.351/885) to loc.352/10A (km/ch.352/258). * The energization date is 07/01/2022. * The overhead traction line should be treated as 'LIVE' at all times. Unauthorized personnel are prohibited from approaching or working near the overhead line. * **Introduction of AC 25000 V Traction** * Height gauges have been erected at all level crossings with a maximum clear height of 4.78m above road level to prevent loads of excessive height from contacting live traction wire. * Traction wire will be at a minimum height of 5.5m above the rail level at level crossings. * The public is notified to observe the specified height for loading vehicles and to ensure the loads carried do not infringe the height gauges. * Dangers of loads of excessive height include: * Damage to the height gauge and obstruction to the road and railway line. * Damage to materials or equipment carried by the vehicle. * Fire and risk of life due to contact or proximity to the conductors. **Impact Analysis** **Railway Users/Southern Railway Personnel** * **Impact** * Need to be aware of the energized overhead traction wires. * Required to treat the overhead lines as live and avoid unauthorized access. * **Action Required** * Adhere to safety regulations. **General Public/Road Users** * **Impact** * Awareness of the introduction of AC 25000 V traction and the presence of height gauges. * Awareness of the height restriction at level crossings. * **Action Required** * Ensure vehicles and loads do not exceed the height limits specified at level crossings.

Key Entities Referenced

Southern Railway: Indian Railways zone relevant to the public notifications regarding overhead equipment energization. Tamil Nadu Government Gazette: Official gazette publishing the notifications. Thiruvananthapuram Division: A division of Southern Railway where the work is being carried out
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© [Regd. No. TN/CCN/467/2012-14. GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU [R. Dis. No. 197/2009. 2023 [Price: Re. 0.80 Paise TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY No. 29] CHENNAI, WEDNESDAY, JULY 19, 2023 Aadi 3, Sobakiruthu, Thiruvalluvar Aandu–2054 Part III—Section 2 Statutory Notifications and Orders issued by Heads of Departments. NOTIFICATIONS BY HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS, ETC. CONTENTS INDIAN RAILWAYS Pages. Energisation of Newly Provided Overhead Equipment on Newly Laid Track Between Sengulam and Melapalayam in Thiruvananthapuram Division of Southern Railway .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 88 [87] DTP—III-2 (29)88 TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT GAZETTE [Part III—Sec. 2 NOTIFICATIONS BY HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS, ETC. INDIAN RAILWAYS Energisation of Newly Provided Overhead Equipment on Newly Laid Track Between Sengulam and Melapalayam In Thiruvananthapuram Division of Southern Railway. (No. V/TRD/III/220/226/2) Proforma 10-01 "PUBLIC NOTIFICATION" No. SRO C-10/2023. Notice is hereby given to all users of railway lines and premises situated on the completed section of the undernoted section of the Southern Railway that the 25000 volt, 50 Hz, AC single phase overhead traction wires will be energized on or after the date specified against the Section. On and from the same date the overhead traction line shall be treated as ‘LIVE’ at all times and no unauthorized person shall approach or work in the proximity of the said overhead line. Section Date of Energisation Newly erected Overhead Equipment on newly laid track between Sengulam and Melapalayam from loc. 350/13 (km/ch.350/319) to loc. 352/23 (km/ch.352/582) and cross-over from loc. 351/29A (km/ch.351/885) to loc.352/10A (km/ch.352/258) 07/01/2022 in connection with the proposed flood carrier canal crossing RCC/bridge at Km 351/300-400 in Thiruvananthapuram Division of Southern Railway Thiruvananthapuram-695 014, T.C. JOHNSON, 13th July 2023. Senior Divisional Electrical Engineer, TRD Branch for Divisional Railway Manager, Thiruvananthapuram Division, Southern Railway, Thycaud. INTRODUCTION OF AC 25000 V TRACTION Proforma 10-02 "WARNING TO ROAD USERS" (No. V/TRD/III/220/226/2) No. SRO C-11/2023. It is notified for information of the public that in connection with introduction of 25 kV ac electric traction over the section of newly erected Overhead equipment, on newly laid track between Sengulam and Melapalayam from loc. 350/13 (km/ch.350/319) to loc. 352/23 (km/ch.352/582) and cross-over from loc. 351/29A (km/ch.351/885) to loc.352/10A (km/ch.352/258) in connection with the proposed flood carrier canal crossing RCC bridge at Km 351/300-400 in Thiruvananthapuram Division of Southern Railway, height gauges have been erected at all the Ievel crossings with clear height of maximum 4.78m above road level with a view to prevent loads of excessive height from coming into contact or dangerous proximity to live traction wire (Contact wire), which shall be at a height of minimum 5.5m above the rail level at level crossings. Public are hereby notified to observe e height specified above for the purpose of loading vehicles and to see that the loads carried in road vehicles do not infringe the height gauges under any circumstances. The dangers of a load of excessive height are as follows. i. Danger to the height gauge and consequent obstruction to the road as well as the Railway line. ii. Danger to the materials or equipment carried or the Vehicle itself. iii. Danger of fire and risk of life due to contact with or dangerous proximity to the conductors. No. V/TRD/III/220/226/2] Thiruvananthapuram-695 014, T.C. JOHNSON, 13th July 2023. Senior Divisional Electrical Engineer, TRD Branch for Divisional Railway Manager, Thiruvananthapuram Division, Southern Railway, Thycaud. PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE DIRECTOR OF STATIONERY AND PRINTING, CHENNAI ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

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