Date: 2025-03-19Category: Not ApplicableState: Tamil NaduCountry: India
INDIAN RAILWAYS--PUBLIC NOTIFICATION--Energisation of Conventional Overhead Equipment on the newly laid BG main line between (i) Tiruvarur and Tiruthuraipundi stations and (ii) Tiruthuraipundi and Agastyampalli stations in Tiruchirappalli Division of Southern Railway.
**Executive Summary**
This document is a notification from the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette regarding the energization of conventional overhead equipment on newly laid broad gauge (BG) main lines in the Tiruchirappalli Division of the Southern Railway. The energization is scheduled for December 20, 2024. It also warns road users about the introduction of 25 kV AC traction and the dangers of excessive load heights near railway crossings.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Energization of Overhead Equipment:**
* Conventional overhead equipment will be energized on the newly laid BG main line.
* Affected sections:
* Tiruvarur to Tiruthuraipundi (OHE mast loc. No.38/01 to No. 66/5).
* Tiruthuraipundi to Agastyampalli (OHE mast loc. No.64/31 to No. AGX/1036).
* The energization is scheduled for December 20, 2024.
* The overhead traction line will be treated as "LIVE" at all times after energization.
* Unauthorized persons are prohibited from approaching or working near the overhead line.
* **Warning to Road Users:**
* Height gauges have been erected at level crossings.
* The maximum clear height at all level crossings is 4.78m above road level.
* The height of the contact wire is 5.5m above the rail level at level crossings.
* Road users must ensure vehicle loads do not infringe the height gauges.
* Dangers of excessive height loads:
* Damage to the height gauge and obstruction to the road and railway line.
* Damage to materials or equipment carried or the vehicle itself.
* Risk of fire and danger to life.
**Impact Analysis**
**Railway Users and Personnel**
* **Impact**
* Must be aware that the overhead traction line is "LIVE" and not approach or work in close proximity.
* **Action Required**
* Exercise caution and follow safety regulations when working near the energised overhead lines.
**Road Users**
* **Impact**
* Must be aware of the height restrictions near railway crossings.
* **Action Required**
* Ensure that vehicles and loads do not exceed the specified height (4.78m) to avoid contact with live wires and height gauges.
Key Entities Referenced
Indian Railways: Refers to the Southern Railway zone and its electrification project.
Tiruchirappalli Division: Division of Southern Railway where the electrification project is taking place.
Chennai: Location of Southern Railway headquarters; referenced in the notification.
Conventional Overhead Equipment: Equipment being energised on the railway line.