CR dismantles the last British-era overhead line portal at Vidyavihar
Mumbai: In a significant milestone towards modernising Mumbai's suburban railway infrastructure, Central Railway's Mumbai division announced on Sunday evening that it successfully dismantled the last remaining three-track British-type Direct Current underslung portal at Vidyavihar station (see pic).
An underslung portal is a type of overhead line (OHE) structure where the wire that carries electrical power to the train is suspended below the supporting structure.
This 100-year-old portal was replaced by a modern three-span overlap system, thereby enhancing the reliability of the OHE, a senior official said. The British-type DC underslung portals were iconic symbols of early railway electrification in India.
Their phased removal marks the end of an era and the beginning of a more robust and efficient railway network.
The project to remove these old portals began in 2012, and with this final dismantling, all 22 such portals along the CSMT–Kalyan suburban main line have now been removed. "This achievement reflects Central Railway's commitment to safety, reliability, and modernisation of railway infrastructure. This work was completed with meticulous planning and dedicated efforts by the Mumbai Division's TRD team, ensuring minimal disruption to train operations," added CR Chief Spokesperson Swapnil Nila.
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