The 206 km long Jhansi-Kanpur railway line is undergoing an upgrade with the installation of Thick Web Switches (TWS). This upgrade aims to increase train speeds to 160 km/h, significantly reducing travel time for passengers. The project is part of the Mission Gati Shakti plan, focusing on enhancing railway infrastructure. TWSs...
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have already been implemented on the Dholpur Bina railway line and are now being installed on the Jhansi Kanpur line after receiving approval from RDSO. Currently, the installation is underway at the Bua station on the Urai Bua section. The TWS improves track continuity by providing a wider joint, enabling trains to switch tracks at full speed without needing to slow down, thus reducing jerk and enhancing travel smoothness. This upgrade is expected to benefit the existing 42 passenger train pairs, 40 summer special trains, and 24 freight trains operating on the Jhansi Kanpur route.