Indian Railways Approves ₹233 Crore for Electronic Interlocking at 21 Stations in Samastipur Division

The Ministry of Railways has approved an expenditure of ₹233 crore for installing Electronic Interlocking (EI) at 21 stations within the Samastipur Division of the East Central Railway. This project replaces existing panel interlocking systems with computer-based interlocking technology to modernise signalling infrastructure, improve reliability, facilitate easier maintenance, and support the rollout of Kavach, the indigenous Automatic Train Protection system. The initiative aims to enhance railway safety, operational efficiency, and flexibility across the network.