Visakhapatnam: A significant infrastructure project was undertaken by the Waltair Division in the East Coast Railway (ECoR) despite the inclement weather caused by the cyclonic storm Michaung with the construction of a limited height subway at Kantakapalli to eliminate a Level Crossing (no. 477).
The limited height subway was built in a record time despite the adverse weather conditions. The construction process was personally monitored by Divisional Railway Manager Saurabh Prasad, Additional DRMs, and senior officers from the Engineering (Engg), Traction (TRD), and Signal & Telecommunication (S&T) Departments. The construction was part of Mega Block and Waltair Division successfully completed the launching of the limited height subway.
The construction was done under cut and cover method and involved excavation below the mainline tracks and the placement of base slabs. The prefabricated boxes were launched under the mainline tracks for the construction of the limited height subway. Backfilling of earth and ballast was also done quickly.
The purpose of the project was to enable the closure of level crossing No. 477, enhancing safety and efficiency. Following the completion of the project, train services resumed instantly.
