Date: 2023-07-19Category: Not ApplicableState: Tamil NaduCountry: India
INDIAN RAILWAYS - Energisation of Newly Provided Overhead Equipment on Newly laid track Between Sengulam and Melapalayam in Thiruvananthapuram Division of Southern Railway
**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