In order to create a better and safer commute, the Western Railway (WR) has created more underground waterways for quick discharge of accumulated water during this monsoon.
For this five new waterways are being constructed this year ahead of the monsoon season.
Of the five additional waterways being constructed, the work on two is in progress and will be completed before the onset of the monsoon, while the remaining three will be completed this year.
Besides creating additional waterways using the micro-tunnelling method, WR is using the latest machinery and technology, including drones to carry out surveys and the installation of high-power pumps to keep the tracks flood-free.
Moreover, WR authorities have been conducting topographical studies on flooding patterns at several locations in the suburbs. The topography of major flood-prone areas such as Bandra, Andheri, Mahim, Grant Road, Goregaon, Vasai Road and Virar was studied in detail.
In an official statement, the Western Railways Chief PRO, Sumit Thakur explained that customised solutions were devised for each location by adopting modern technology and techniques to put an end to this perennial issue of flooding. One of the techniques includes the construction of additional waterways using micro-tunnelling.
He added that the technique has been used between Bandra and Khar, Goregaon and Malad, Vasai Road and Nallasopara, and Nallasopara and Virar sections, as well as near culvert No. 79 at Nallasopara (South).
The construction of waterways at bridge No. 78 between Vasai Road and Nallasopara stations has been completed, having three pipes of 1,800 mm diameter each to prevent reverse flow at Ancholi nullah. This will help with the quick recession of water when there is high tide coupled with heavy rainfall in the Vasai area. It will also help reduce flooding in Vasai yard. Additionally, the work for insertion of two pipes—each of 1,800 mm diameter—that run parallel to culvert No. 54 has been completed at Goregaon yard to ease the flooding problem there, explained Thakur.
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