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Major success for Eastern Railway! Electrification completed from Budge Budge to FCI and HPCL siding
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News18•17-10-2026, 11:52
Major success for Eastern Railway! Electrification completed from Budge Budge to FCI and HPCL siding
- •Eastern Railway has successfully completed the electrification of approximately 4.4 track kilometers from Budge Budge Lower Yard to the Food Corporation of India and HPCL siding.
- •The project was executed under the leadership of Eastern Railway General Manager Smt. Gitika Pandey and Sealdah Division DRM Shri Rajeev Saxena.
- •The shift from diesel to electric traction will eliminate engine changes, saving valuable time in freight transportation for industrial sidings like FCI and HPCL.
- •The modern electrical infrastructure will lower fuel and maintenance costs while improving train punctuality and operational efficiency.
- •This eco-friendly initiative significantly reduces carbon emissions and air pollution, strengthening sustainable rail transport.
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The electrification work of approximately 4.4 track kilometers was successfully completed from Budge Budge Lower Yard to the Food Corporation of India and HPCL siding.
It allows train operations and shunting to become easier and faster using electric locomotives instead of diesel engines. This reduces the need for engine changes, saves freight time, and lowers maintenance and fuel costs.
The infrastructural project was achieved under the leadership of Eastern Railway General Manager Smt. Gitika Pandey and executed under the supervision of Sealdah Division DRM Shri Rajeev Saxena.
