22 trains increase speed limit upto 120 km per hour in Dhanbad – Gomoh – Koderma rail section
Changes in the timetable of these trains at various stations in this rail section due to the increase in the operational speed limit of 22 trains in the Dhanbad – Gomoh – Koderma rail section to 120 km per hour.
A change in time table on various stations of these trains in this rail section due to the operating speed limit of 22 trains in Dhanbad – Gomoh – Koderma Railway section.
Here’s the latest update on the speed limit increase for 22 trains between Dhanbad → Gomoh → Koderma rail section:
🚄 Overview: Speed Enhancement on the Grand Chord Section
East Central Railway (ECR) has upgraded operational speed limits for 22 train services on the Dhanbad – Gomoh – Koderma section up to 120 km/h. This is part of the broader enhancement of the Grand Chord corridor to improve punctuality and capacity.
📌 Details of the Change
- The speed upgrade affects trains running over the Dhanbad–Gomoh–Koderma stretch, formally incorporated into timetable adjustments for smoother journeys.
- While RailPost confirms that ECR increased the speed limit for 18 train pairs (i.e., 36 trains) between Dhanbad and Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya (DDU) to 120 km/h, this same upgradation includes services passing through the Dhanbad–Gomoh–Koderma section.
🟢 Notable Trains Benefiting from the Upgrade
Some of the upgraded services include:
- 12381/82 Poorva Express (Howrah ↔ New Delhi)
- 12323/24 Howrah ↔ Anand Vihar Terminal Express
- 13307/08 Ganga Satluj Express
- 12801/02 Purushottam Express
- 18609/10 Ranchi–LTT–Ranchi Express
- 12389/90 Gaya–Chennai Express, and more
These trains now enjoy the extended 120 km/h max permissible speed over this segment where infrastructure permits.
⚙️ Broader Infrastructure Context
✅ Grand Chord Corridor Upgrades (Mission Raftar)
- Under Mission Raftar, the Grand Chord trunk route is being progressively upgraded from 130 km/h to eventually 160 km/h, with fencing, electronic interlocking, signaling modernization, and Kavach (train protection) installations underway.
- As of mid‑2024, fencing was completed on 231 km out of 412 km corridor length, with remaining works targeted by August to enable further speed upgradation.
- Trial runs on related stretches like Danapur–DDU were tested up to 140 km/h. ECR is working to elevate sections to 160 km/h safety-certified speeds.
🧡 Limitations & Safety Measures
- Speed upgrades depend on full Kavach deployment. Until it’s completely installed, most high-speed upgrades stay capped at 130 km/h in many sections.
📋 Snapshot: Speed Upgrade Summary
| Section | Speed Limit After Upgrade | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanbad–Gomoh–Koderma | Up to 120 km/h | Affects 22 trains; reflected in timetables |
| Grand Chord (DDU–Gomoh–HWH) | Up to 120 km/h (18 train pairs) | Progressing toward 160 km/h target |
🧾 In Summary
- Yes, 22 trains operating over the Dhanbad–Gomoh–Koderma section now have increased speed limits up to 120 km/h as part of train timetable revisions.
- This move is part of a broader modernization push— Mission Raftar—where Indian Railways aims to eventually upgrade Grand Chord speeds to 160 km/h, with infrastructure modifications and safety systems (like fencing, Kavach) in progress.
Would you like:
- 🚉 A complete list of the specific 22 train numbers with new timings?
- 🧱 A breakdown of upgraded sections by exact location?
- 🛰️ Updates on current Kavach deployment status or timeline for 160 km/h readiness?