NMDC Steel Limited has achieved a significant milestone in its operational capabilities with the successful electrification of railway sidings at its Nagarnar facility near Jagdalpur. This development represents a major advancement in the plant's logistics infrastructure along the strategic Kottavalasa Kirandul (KK) line, marking a new chapter in India's steel manufacturing sector.
The implementation of the 25KV AC overhead power supply system, along with sub-sectioning and paralleling post, was inaugurated through a joint commissioning effort by Saurabh Prasad, Divisional Railway Manager of Waltair, East Coast Railway, and K Praveen Kumar, Executive Director and Head of NMDC Steel Limited's Nagarnar plant. This collaboration highlights the synergy between railway authorities and steel industry stakeholders in enhancing industrial infrastructure.
The electrification project is expected to deliver substantial operational benefits, particularly in improving freight movement efficiency. According to railway officials, the upgrade will enable faster turnaround times for trains and facilitate increased transportation volumes for both raw materials and finished products. This enhancement comes at a crucial time, as the Nagarnar Steel Plant, which commenced operations in October 2023, aims to scale up its production capacity.
Looking beyond the immediate electrification project, railway authorities have outlined plans for additional infrastructure improvements in the Jagdalpur area. These include enhancing rail connectivity from the Amagura-Anbagaon take-off point and strengthening operational safety through increased deployment of railway crew and train safety examiners at Nagarnar. These measures are designed to create a more robust and efficient transportation network supporting the steel plant's operations.
