Agartala, Aug 13: In a step towards electric train service, a newly constructed 132 KV transmission line was formally commissioned, connecting the Banduar 132 KV substation to the Udaipur Railway Traction Substation on Wednesday.

With this development, preparations are now complete for running electric trains from Matabari Railway Station.

At present, train services in Tripura are operated with diesel locomotives, which are not only costly but also harmful to the environment. The introduction of electric train services is expected to reduce operational costs and curb pollution significantly. Wednesday’s inauguration marks a major step by the Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited (TSECL) towards electrifying the state’s railway network.

According to officials from both the Railways and TSECL, electricity supply to the Teliamura Railway Traction Substation will commence soon. Gradually, every railway station in the state will be brought under the electrification network. Once the entire railway route is electrified, electric train operations will be formally launched in Tripura.

Speaking at the inauguration, Nandita Das, Additional General Manager of TSECL’s Gomati district, said the project would bring a transformative change to the state’s transportation system, making passenger travel faster, more affordable, and environmentally friendly. The event was attended by Udaipur Deputy General Manager Ananda Sarkar, senior TSECL officials, Northeast Frontier Railway representatives, and Udaipur station authorities.

Local residents expressed excitement over the development, stating that electric train services would make travel in Tripura more convenient and comfortable, while also creating new opportunities for tourism and trade in the region.