Effects of Heavy Haul Trains on Kottavalasa- Kirandul Railway Line

Book Details

• Publisher: Scientific Publishers

• Language: English

• Edition: 1st Edition, 2016

• ISBN: 9788172339845

• Binding: Hard Bound

• Pages: 365

• Size: 10 x 7.5 inches

• Weight: 984 g

About the Book:
This book explores the extensive history and technicalities of the K-K Line, a vital infrastructure project in India. It covers a wide range of topics, starting with the survey and construction phases. The S.E. Railway conducted surveys from 1956 to 1960, followed by the construction phase by D.B.K. Railway from 1960 to 1968, and the operational and maintenance period managed by S.E. Railway from 1968 to 1982.

Key topics discussed include the mining and loading of iron ore at Kirandul and Bacheli, and the handling of iron ore at the Visakhapatnam Port Trust for ship loading at the Outer Harbor. The book details the track structure, which was progressively built with 90R, 52kg, and 60kg rails on eight curves with steep gradients of 1 in 60 and 1 in 80, covering 46 tunnels and 14 cut covers.

Challenges faced during the project, including issues with wagons and locomotives, are addressed, along with the design considerations for heavier contact and catenary wires necessary for railway electrification in the Dantewara-Silakhjhori section's continuous raising gradient.

The book also recounts significant events in the Waltair Division from 1976 to 1981, including major disruptions such as floods near Srikakulam, cyclonic damages, and the restoration operations carried out by CAOR and other agencies. The author's experiences with CPWD, S.E. Railway, IRCON, RITES, and private companies are also included, providing a comprehensive view of the railway sector’s challenges and evolution.