Mumbai: Western Railway completes insertion of crossovers at Andheri

The trial of 30 kmph for both crossovers was conducted on January 11 and January 12

The Western Railway's Mumbai Division on Monday said that the infrastructure work of insertion of crossovers at Andheri Yard was successfully completed.

In a press release, the Western Railway said that the work was carried out as per sanctioned by the traffic work order of 34 days during which two new crossovers have been inserted at Points 154-155-156-157 (DOWN Local lines to DOWN Fast lines). The trial of 30 kmph for both crossovers was conducted on January 11 and January 12.

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"The new crossovers provide additional diversion facility (DOWN Local Line to DOWN Fast Line) between Santacruz (north) and Goregaon (south), which has reduced operational repercussions during Jumbo Blocks. Both of the crossovers with a speed of 30 kmph allow quicker reception/dispatch of local trains. With the completion of this work, operational efficiency of local train services will be improved," Sumit Thakur - Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway, said in the release.