Mirzapur-Prayagraj: Railway cleans 2421m track in 6 hours, boosting train speed

• Prayagraj railway division set a record by cleaning 2421 meters of track ballast in 6 hours.
• The cleaning was performed using a BCM (Ballast Cleaning Machine) on the Mirzapur-Prayagraj rail route.
• This marks the first time such a rapid track cleaning operation was completed by the railway itself.
• The BCM machine removes dust, debris, and old ballast, improving track stability, water drainage, and geometry.
• Improved track quality will allow trains to run faster, especially towards Mirzapur.

Why It Matters: Record track cleaning boosts track quality, enabling faster train speeds.