Odisha's Khurda Road-Balangir Rail Tunnel Gets Advanced Emergency Systems

• A 1.9-km tunnel on the Khurda Road-Balangir new rail line project in Odisha has been equipped with comprehensive safety and emergency systems.
• Located between Purunakatak and Charichhak in Boudh district, 'Tunnel 7' recently achieved a breakthrough.
• Systems include high-capacity ventilation with jet fans, firefighting, automatic emergency lighting with power backup, public address, CCTV, emergency calling, and linear heat detection.
• East Coast Railway emphasized structural stability, fire safety, ventilation, electrical reliability, and emergency response.
• The tunnel's completion is a major milestone, bridging the connectivity gap between coastal Odisha and its western/central regions, promising faster and safer rail travel.