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Indian Railways has sanctioned a ₹163 crore project to upgrade the electric traction system on the Parbhani-Mudkhed double line section in Nanded Division of South Central Railway. The upgraded system will enable higher freight volumes and support Vande Bharat Express trains, contributing to Indian Railways' goal of achieving 3,000 Million Tonnes of freight loading by 2029-30.
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What is the sanctioned cost for upgradation of electric traction system on Parbhani-Mudkhed section?
The Indian Railways sanctioned ₹163 crore for upgradation of electric traction system on Parbhani-Mudkhed section.
Consider the following statements regarding Indian Railways' Electric Traction Upgradation: 1. The upgradation is part of a ₹1,000 crore project. 2. The upgraded traction system will enable higher freight volumes and Vande Bharat Express trains. 3. The Parbhani-Mudkhed section has been upgraded to 3x25 kV electric traction system. How many of the above statements are correct?
Statement-1 is incorrect because the fact list mentions ₹163 crore for the upgradation. Statement-2 is correct as it aligns with facts about higher freight volumes and Vande Bharat Express trains. Statement-3 is incorrect because the upgraded traction system is 2x25 kV, not 3x25 kV.
Consider the following two statements: Statement-I: The Parbhani-Mudkhed section forms part of a Highly Utilised Network (HUN) Route. Statement-II: This route connects multiple major cities across the country. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Statement-1 is correct as it directly mentions the Parbhani-Mudkhed section being part of a Highly Utilised Network (HUN) Route. However, Statement-2 is incorrect because while it might be true that the route connects multiple cities, the fact list does not provide information about this.