Archive · 20 Sep 2026
Electronic Interlocking Approved for Seven Solapur Division Stations
Indian Railways is upgrading train signals at seven stations in the Solapur Division.
The project will cost Rs 209 crore.
It will use Electronic Interlocking, which is a computer-based system for controlling train tracks and signals.
This replaces older relay-based equipment.
The new system should make it easier to find and fix problems.
It is also designed to help trains run more efficiently.
The work will support the rollout of Kavach, an automatic train protection system.
Kavach can apply the brakes when needed, such as when a train may pass a red signal.
The seven stations are on a high-density railway route.
Indian Railways approved a Rs 209-crore Electronic Interlocking project in the Solapur Division of Central Railway.
The project is intended to modernise signalling, improve safety and support more efficient train operations.
The listed stations are Mohol, Bale, Mundhewadi, Hotgi Junction-Hotgi A Cabin, Solapur, Wadi Junction and Shahabad.
Electronic Interlocking uses computer-based controls instead of conventional relay-based interlocking for points and signals.
The upgrade is expected to facilitate Kavach and follows approvals for Central Traffic Control and Automatic Block Signalling on the route.
- Who
- Indian Railways and the Ministry of Railways approved the project for stations in Central Railway’s Solapur Division.
- What
- A Rs 209-crore Electronic Interlocking signalling upgrade will be implemented at seven stations.
- When
- The articles state that the project was recently approved, but do not provide a specific approval date.
- Where
- The project covers the Solapur Division of Central Railway on the High Density Network 7 route.
- Why
- The stated aims are to improve signalling reliability and safety, simplify maintenance, support efficient train operations and facilitate Kavach implementation.
- Project cost
- Rs 209 crore
- Stations covered
- Seven
- Railway division
- Solapur Division, Central Railway
- Main upgrade
- Electronic Interlocking
- Route
- High Density Network 7
- Related systems
- Kavach, Central Traffic Control and Automatic Block Signalling
- System function
- Computer-based control of railway points and signals