The Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS), Southern Circle, Bengaluru, Shri A.M. Chowdhary, commenced the statutory inspection of the Pamban – Mandapam section, including the newly constructed Pamban Rail Bridge, on 13th November 2024.
The inspection began at 08:30 hrs from Pamban Block Station. CRS then proceeded to Level Crossing Gate No. 529, where he assessed the knowledge of staff at the gate and verified the safety systems and equipment in place for operational integrity.
Subsequently, CRS inspected various elements of the new Pamban Rail Bridge, including the bridge’s piers, spans, and track. He also examined the Overhead Equipment (OHE) system on the lifting span, the anemometer setup for monitoring wind conditions, and the bridge’s signaling systems. Additionally, CRS evaluated the knowledge and preparedness of bridge operators on site.
Present during the inspection were Shri B. Kamalakar Reddy, Chief Project Manager (Coordination), Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL); Shri Amit Kumar Manuwal, Chief Administrative Officer (Construction), Chennai Egmore; Shri Sharad Srivastava, Divisional Railway Manager, Madurai Division; and other officials.
Speed Trial
On 14th November 2024 (Thursday), a High-Speed Trial Run will be conducted by CRS using a special train formation between Pamban and Mandapam stations of Madurai Division, Southern Railway, between 08:00 hrs and 15:00 hrs.
All users are advised to avoid approaching railway tracks in the Pamban–Mandapam section during the High-Speed Trial period.