(THE NEWSMAN OF INDIA.COM)
IRCON International Ltd., has achieved a significant milestone on February 22, 2025, in the Katni Grade Separator project by successfully launching a 91.4-meter, 565-metric-ton open web girder by side slewing method, the girder was placed over three active Indian Railways tracks in just 1 hour and 40 minutes’ time, within the allotted 3-hour traffic and power block on existing running tracks. The IRCON Katni Grade Separator project team, in close coordination with South East Central Railways’ Bilaspur division officials for block working, executed the launching operation flawlessly, adhering to all safety protocols. This launch completes the open web girder launching work for the 15.85-kilometer long up Katni grade separator project. This Rail-on-Rail connect the east and west sections of the UP Grade Separator viaduct. This rail-on-rail installation will expedite the project’s commissioning and facilitate the faster movement of passenger and freight trains from east to west of Katni city without passing through the congested yards of Katni Junction.