Chennai, Sept. 13 -- Southern Railway tonight announced that itachieved a landmark feat with the successful electrification of theRamanathapuram-Rameswaram section.
The PCEE's statutory inspection confirmed system integrity,followed by energization at 1345 hrs and a flawless speed trialfrom Rameswaram to Ramanathapuram at 1645 hrs.
Even the 220m unwired stretch near INS Parundu--bridged viaunderground cable--was coasted through with pantograph lowered,causing only a 5 kmph dip from 110 to 105 kmph.
This milestone blends engineering precision, strategic diplomacy,and cultural reverence, bringing electric traction to the sacredshores of Rameswaram with elegance and efficiency.
"A proud moment for Indian Railways", it said.
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