Agartala: The commissioning of power supply to the Teliamura traction sub-station in Khowai district has fortified Tripura’s railway infrastructure.
The move will facilitate electric train services in the area, an official said on Monday.
Notably, the Udaipur railway traction sub-station in Gomati district was commissioned on Sunday to pave the way for introducing electric train services, he said.
The Northeastern Frontier Railway (NFR) is transitioning from diesel to electric trains in Tripura as part of a broader push to electrify the railway network. This shift is expected to reduce operational costs, lower carbon emissions, and improve overall service efficiency.
“Teliamura railway station in Khowai district has now been brought under the ambit of electrified train operations. The Teliamura railway sub-station was successfully commissioned in the presence of railway officials,” Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited (TSECL)’s managing director Biswajit Bose said.
The successful implementation of the project will significantly enhance the efficiency and reliability of train services in the northeastern state, he said.
The Teliamura traction sub-station project is expected to do more than just improve train services. According to the official, it will also boost the stability of the power supply for the town and its surrounding areas, benefiting both train passengers and residents.
The initiative is part of the Centre’s broader mission to expand electrified railway connectivity across the country.
“The gradual establishment of traction sub-stations in Tripura is expected to boost transport infrastructure, reduce operational costs and lower carbon emissions, contributing to a more sustainable development,” he stated.
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TSECL’s deputy general manager Kamal Krishna Das, senior manager Utpal Kar and railway official PC Meena were present at the programme.
