North Central Railway Achieves Milestone with Automatic Signaling on Rasoolpur Gogomau-Lalpur Section

Prayagraj : In a major leap toward modernizing rail operations, the North Central Railway (NCR) successfully commissioned an advanced Automatic Block Signaling (ABS) system today, March 28, 2026. The project covers the 18.40 km stretch across the Rasoolpur Gogomau–Paman–Lalpur section under the Jhansi Division.

The implementation of this high-tech signaling allows multiple trains to operate on the same track at shorter intervals without compromising safety. This upgrade is expected to significantly enhance line capacity and improve the punctuality of both passenger and goods trains. By minimizing human intervention, the system drastically reduces the margin for error.

The project was completed under the leadership of General Manager Naresh Pal Singh, with strategic execution by Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunications Engineer Satendra Kumar and Chief Engineer (Project-II) Bholendra Singh.

The Kanpur Project Unit, led by Mahendra Singh and Nivedita Tripathi, delivered several critical infrastructure upgrades:

23 New Automatic Signals: The block section has been subdivided to allow higher train density.

Precision Tracking: Installation of 121 Detection Points (DP) and 119 track sections ensures real-time, accurate train location monitoring.

4-Aspect Signaling: 11 signals were upgraded to the 4-Aspect system, providing loco pilots with clearer, earlier cues for better train control.

Interlocked Gates: Six level crossing gates (LC No. 224 to 216) have been integrated into the ABS system, ensuring synchronized safety for both rail and road traffic.

This initiative marks a pivotal step in Indian Railways’ mission to provide "Safe, Punctual, and Reliable" transportation for the nation.