Preliminary works begin for metal fencing and boundary wall along Tiruchi - Dindigul BG section
Preliminary works for metal fencing and boundary wall construction have begun along the Tiruchi - Dindigul broad gauge section. This initiative aims to enhance safety by preventing incidents involving cattle and human trespass. The project is expected to be completed by March next year, covering a total length of 120 km.
- ▪The Southern Railway has awarded a contract for the installation of metal fencing and boundary walls along the Tiruchi - Dindigul section.
- ▪The project aims to prevent incidents of cattle run over by trains and improve overall safety.
- ▪Initial works include site cleaning and are focused on vulnerable locations identified by railway officials.
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Preliminary works for the installation of metal fencing and construction of boundary wall at selected locations along the busy Tiruchi - Dindigul broad gauge section have commenced.The move comes after the Southern Railway fixed the agency and awarded the contract for execution of metal fencing and boundary wall works along the over 90-kilometre electrified stretch.The decision to install metal fencing and construct boundary wall comes amid instances of cattle run over by trains and human trespass and to prevent such incidents.The Tiruchi - Dindigul - Madurai BG section falls under the limits of the Madurai Railway Division and is an important route connecting various important destinations in the southern districts.A railway official said fencing and boundary wall construction works are…
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