<p>Bengaluru: The South Western Railway (SWR) will instal automatic block signalling over 639.05 km in the Bengaluru area at a cost of Rs 874.12 crore. </p>.<p>Automatic signalling helps boost line capacity, run more trains at shorter intervals and increase the speed of trains. </p>.<p>The Railway Board recently approved six projects related to automatic signalling, the SWR said on Saturday. </p>.<p>According to the SWR, the Bengaluru and Mysuru railway divisions have reported a continuous surge in demand for more commuter and freight trains. </p>.<p>Automatic signalling will help run more trains from Bengaluru to Chennai, Mysuru, Hubballi and Hyderabad. A vital step in modernising and optimising rail infrastructure, it allows the early optimum utilisation of fixed assets such as platforms by ensuring the early clearance of coaching trains from stations.</p>.<p>Trains can depart promptly, reducing delays and improving overall efficiency. In sections where line capacity has exceeded 100%, automatic signalling helps run more passenger and freight trains. The average speed of trains be enhanced as block sections are cleared faster, the SWR said. </p>.<p>Of the six lines chosen for automatic signalling, the SWR has invited tenders for the KSR Bengaluru-Yeshwantpur-Yelahanka section at a cost of Rs 17.51 crore. </p>
<p>Bengaluru: The South Western Railway (SWR) will instal automatic block signalling over 639.05 km in the Bengaluru area at a cost of Rs 874.12 crore. </p>.<p>Automatic signalling helps boost line capacity, run more trains at shorter intervals and increase the speed of trains. </p>.<p>The Railway Board recently approved six projects related to automatic signalling, the SWR said on Saturday. </p>.<p>According to the SWR, the Bengaluru and Mysuru railway divisions have reported a continuous surge in demand for more commuter and freight trains. </p>.<p>Automatic signalling will help run more trains from Bengaluru to Chennai, Mysuru, Hubballi and Hyderabad. A vital step in modernising and optimising rail infrastructure, it allows the early optimum utilisation of fixed assets such as platforms by ensuring the early clearance of coaching trains from stations.</p>.<p>Trains can depart promptly, reducing delays and improving overall efficiency. In sections where line capacity has exceeded 100%, automatic signalling helps run more passenger and freight trains. The average speed of trains be enhanced as block sections are cleared faster, the SWR said. </p>.<p>Of the six lines chosen for automatic signalling, the SWR has invited tenders for the KSR Bengaluru-Yeshwantpur-Yelahanka section at a cost of Rs 17.51 crore. </p>