To improve safety, RailTel to implement tunnel radio communication system in Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla section

New Delhi, November 11

RailTel will provide state-of-the-art communication system to the rail link project in the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla section of Northern Railway, enabling uninterrupted link from inside tunnels to the base station.

The integrated tunnel communication system (VHF Simplex) will be implemented by RailTel, the Indian Railways’ technical arm, at a cost of Rs 86.90 crore, according to a statement issued by the PSU. The Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla section, which has 16 tunnels, is being managed by the Konkan Railways. The communication inside tunnels is often interrupted due to poor signal coverage, which can hamper train operation and maintenance activities.

“This state-of-the-art integrated tunnel communication system is designed to provide uninterrupted radio communication between hand-held radios inside tunnels to the base station at tunnel control rooms and station masters of adjacent stations.

“The hand-held devices are provided to the staff involved in construction/maintenance activities and train operations. The communication of all channels in the tunnel is independent, simultaneous and failure-free. Completion of this work will ensure safe and smooth running of trains inside the tunnels, on undoubtedly, one of the most difficult terrains of Indian Railways,” the statement said. — PTI