Energisation of Newly erected OHE on the proposed doubling between Kallakudi Palanganatham and Ariyalur
The Government of Tamil Nadu published Public Notification No. II(1)/TDREI/13/2012 and Public Notification No. II(1)/TDREI/14/2012, dated 16th April 2012 and forwarded by the Tamil Development, Religious Endowments and Information (SP2.2) Department on 23rd April 2012. The notifications announce the energisation of 25 kV railway overhead traction wires between Kallakudi Palanganatham and Ariyalur from 10th May 2012, and warn railway and road users to keep away from live wires and comply with the 4.67 metre height gauges at level crossings.
What the notifications do
Public Notification No. II(1)/TDREI/13/2012, dated 16th April 2012, gives notice that newly erected railway overhead equipment on the proposed doubling between Kallakudi Palanganatham and Ariyalur will be energised from 10th May 2012. Public Notification No. II(1)/TDREI/14/2012, also dated 16th April 2012, warns road users about vehicle and load heights at level crossings.
The notifications were forwarded under Letter No. 10805/S&P2.2/2012-1 by the Tamil Development, Religious Endowments and Information (SP2.2) Department on 23rd April 2012. They were published by the Government of Tamil Nadu in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette dated 2nd May 2012.
Railway section covered
Public Notification No. II(1)/TDREI/13/2012 applies to the completed Southern Railway section containing newly erected overhead equipment:
- Between Kallakudi Palanganatham and Ariyalur.
- From OHE Mast No. 295/26 at chainage km 295/596.50.
- To OHE Mast No. 320/24 at chainage km 320.569.
- Using 25 kV single phase electric traction.
The 25,000 volt, 50 Hz alternating current overhead traction wires are to be treated as live at all times from 10th May 2012. Unauthorised persons must not approach or work near the overhead line.
Warning for road users
Public Notification No. II(1)/TDREI/14/2012 states that height gauges have been installed at all level crossings on the covered railway section. Each gauge provides a clear height of 4.67 metres above road level.
Road users must:
- Keep vehicle loads within the stated height.
- Ensure loads do not infringe the height gauges under any circumstances.
- Avoid bringing excessive loads close to live traction wires.
Why compliance matters
Public Notification No. II(1)/TDREI/14/2012 identifies the following risks from an excessively high load:
- Damage to the height gauge, potentially obstructing both the road and railway line.
- Damage to the vehicle or the materials and equipment being carried.
- Fire and risk to life through contact with, or dangerous proximity to, live conductors.
The notifications directly affect users of the railway lines and premises, drivers, vehicle operators and people carrying tall loads through the relevant level crossings.
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Common questions
When did the railway overhead wires become live?
The newly erected overhead traction wires were to be energised on or after 10th May 2012 and treated as live at all times from that date.
What is the permitted clear height at the level crossings?
The height gauges provide a clear height of 4.67 metres above road level. Vehicle loads must not infringe these gauges.
Which railway stretch is covered by the notifications?
The covered stretch is between Kallakudi Palanganatham and Ariyalur, from OHE Mast No. 295/26 at chainage km 295/596.50 to OHE Mast No. 320/24 at chainage km 320.569.
Can a person work near the overhead traction line?
No unauthorised person may approach or work near the overhead line. The line must be treated as live at all times from the specified energisation date.
