April 4, 2026 4:20 PM
Indian Railways approves Rs 398.36 crore optical fibre project to boost connectivity in Western Region
Indian Railways has approved a ₹398.36 crore project to strengthen its communication infrastructure across the Ahmedabad and Ratlam divisions of Western Railway, in a move aimed at enhancing digital connectivity and supporting advanced safety systems. The project involves the installation of a 4×48 Optical Fibre Cable (OFC) backbone over a total stretch of 1,929 route kilometres (RKm). Of this, 1,456 RKm will be covered in the Ahmedabad Division, while 473 RKm will be laid in the Ratlam Divi...