Vinod Bhat
New Delhi: In a significant step towards strengthening locomotive maintenance infrastructure, Indian Railways has approved a project worth ₹175 crore for creation of additional homing facilities for 250 three phase electric locomotives at the High Horse Power (HHP) Diesel Shed, Raipur, under South East Central Railway (SECR).
Homing refers to the assignment of a locomotive to a designated locomotive shed, which serves as its primary maintenance base. The homing shed is responsible for the locomotive’s scheduled maintenance, safety inspections, repairs, and overall upkeep to ensure its safe and efficient operation.
The project has been sanctioned as part of Indian Railways’ ongoing efforts to augment maintenance infrastructure in line with the rapid expansion of the electric locomotive fleet and increasing freight and passenger operations across the network.
The additional homing facilities will enable Indian Railways to better utilise existing infrastructure while creating the required space for future technological expansion at the Raipur depot.
