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Asansol Division Boosts Safety: New Signaling System in Mugma-Kalubathan Section Commissioned
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News18•21-09-2026, 14:35
Asansol Division Boosts Safety: New Signaling System in Mugma-Kalubathan Section Commissioned
- •Eastern Railway's Asansol Division has commissioned an Automatic Block Signaling (ABS) system in the Mugma-Kalubathan section.
- •The advanced signaling infrastructure aims to enhance safety, line capacity, operational efficiency, and reliability.
- •Key upgrades include replacing 11 existing signals with modern systems and installing advanced Multi-Section Digital Axle Counters (MSDAC).
- •A new Integrated Power Supply (IPS) system has been installed at Kalubathan station for uninterrupted power to signaling equipment.
- •This modernization is part of Eastern Railway's continuous efforts to strengthen safety, increase section capacity, and improve operational efficiency.
Key Questions Answered
The Automatic Block Signaling (ABS) system has been successfully commissioned in the Mugma-Kalubathan section of Eastern Railway's Asansol Division.
The crucial signaling upgrade work was completed under the leadership of Shri Sangram Mohanty, Divisional Railway Manager of Asansol Division.
Existing track-detection systems were replaced with advanced Dual Multi-Section Digital Axle Counter (MSDAC) systems, replacing 2 Audio Frequency Track Circuits and 25 DC Track Circuits to ensure reliable train-detection.
