ELECTRICAL DEPARTMENT TRACTION DISTRIBUTION(TRD)
The Traction Distribution department in Nanded division is headed by DEE/TRD/NED and assisted by Sub-Divisional officers at Nanded & Aurangabad. The main function of this department is timely maintenance and repair of Traction Power Supply Installations (PSI),Over Head Equipment (OHE), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems (SCADA) etc. and ensure uninterrupted power supply to traction services for movement of trains. Nanded division consists of 11 TRD depots and 11 Traction Sub-stations. TRACTION DISRIBUTION(TRD)–NED DIVISION | Parameters/Item | 2025–26(Ason30.07.2025) | | ElectrifiedRKM | 809.907 | | ElectrifiedTKM(Includingsidings) | 1099.196 | | No.ofTRDdepots | 11 AK-PAU: WHM, HNL, PMKT-MUE:KNVT, HEM, PRLI-PBN: GNH, ANK-MUE: RGO, AWB, J, PTU, MVO, NED, | | No.ofTractionSub-stations | 11 PMKT-MUE: HEM, ABX, AK-PAU: JUK, NDPR, PRLI-PBN: WDN, ANK-MUE: RGO, CTH, J, PTU, MVO, CRU | | No.ofSSPs | 41 | | No.ofSPs | 14 | | TractionPowerControl(TPC) | Nanded | | RemoteControl(RC)center | Nanded | | TowerCars 8-Wheeler: | 09 ( 8 wheeler) | History of Electrification: Electrification Progress in Nanded Division In alignment with the Railway Board’s directive for 100% electrification of remaining non-electrified sections under Indian Railways (IR), the Nanded Division has undertaken extensive electrification works in a phased manner. This transformative initiative enhances operational efficiency, promotes sustainability, and reduces dependence on fossil fuels across key railway corridors in the region. Phased Electrification Overview The electrification project in the Nanded Division is categorized into two major phases, covering significant route sections across the division: - Akola–Purna (AK–PAU) Section – 429 Route Kilometers (RKM)
- Ankai–Mudkhed (ANK–MUE) Section – 377 Route Kilometers (RKM)
- Pimpalkutti–Mudkhed (PMKT–MUE) Section– 183 Route Kilometers (RKM)
- Parli–Parbhani (PRLI–PBN) Section– 62 Route Kilometers (RKM)
Phase-I Electrification Highlights Akola–Purna (AK–PAU) Section - Akola–Lohgad (35 RKM): Electrification completed on 24.03.2021
- Lohgad–Washim (45 RKM) and Washim–Hingoli (46 RKM): Completed by mid-2022
- Hingoli–Purna (79 RKM): Electrified on 02.03.2023
- TSS Updates:
oNDPR TSS: Back-charged on 24.12.2023, traction line expected by March 2025 oJUK TSS: Commissioned on 21.12.2024 Pimpalkutti–Mudkhed (PMKT–MUE) Section - Pimpalkutti–Kosai (44 RKM): Completed on 20.01.2022
- Kosai–Mudkhed: Electrification completed between 2022 and early 2023
- TSS Updates:
oABX TSS: Commissioned on 14.05.2025 oHEM TSS: Commissioned on 10.08.2023
Parli–Parbhani (PRLI–PBN) Section - Parli–Pokharni (46 RKM): Electrified on 09.02.2023
- Pokharni–Parbhani (17 RKM): Completed by 23.03.2023
- WDN TSS: Commissioned on 16.09.2023
Phase-II Electrification Highlights Ankai–Mudkhed (ANK–MUE) Section - Ankai–Rotegaon (37 RKM): Electrified on 26.03.2022
- Rotegaon- Aurangabad( 62 RKM): Electrified on 29.12.2022
- Aurangabad- Dinagaon( 55 RKM): Electrified on 31.13.2023
- Subsequent stretches up to DIQ–J (7 RKM): Completed by July 2023
oRGO TSS: Commissioned on 17.03.2023 oCTH TSS: Commissioned on 04.07.2023 oJ TSS: Commissioned on 26.10.2023 - Jalna–Mirkhel Section: Completed in phases from October 2023 to February 2024
oPTU TSS: Commissioned by August 2024 oMVO TSS: Commissioned in February 2024 - Mirkhel–Purna (12 RKM) and Purna–Maltekdi (33 RKM): Completed in March 2024
- Maltekdi – Mudkhed (19 RKM) : Completed by Jan 2023 end mean while MUE Yard was Electrified on 12.09.2023, powered by UMRI (HYB) TSS, commissioned on 09.10.2023
By the the End of January 2023 status of electrification completed is 89%. The left over electrification between Akola junction to Khandwa junction of stretch of 132TKM, electrification was sanctioned and work in progress.
Organization Chart of Electrical/TRD department , Nanded : 
TRD SYSTEM MAP:
STATISTICAL INFORMATION | SECTION | RKM | TKM | | AKOLA- PURNA (AK-PAU) | 206.34 | 239.37 | | PIMPALKUTTI -MUDHKED (PMKT-MUE) | 183.31 | 217.84 | | PARLI-PARBHANI (PRLI-PBN) | 62.13 | 65.40 | | ANKAI-MUDKHED (ANK-MUE) | 358.127 | 576.586 | | | TOTAL | 809.907 | 1099.196 | | | | | | | S.no | Description | Total | Station | Remarks | | 1 | Traction Sub-Stations | 11 | PMKT-MUE: HEM, ABX, AK-PAU: JUK, NDPR, PRLI-PBN:WDN, ANK-MUE: RGO, CTH, J, PTU, MVO, CRU | Out of 11 total 11 i.e. HEM, WDN, RGO, CTH, J, PTU, MVO, JUK & CRU, ABX TSSs are commissioned. | | 2 | Sectioning & Paralleling Posts | 14 | PMKT-MUE: BMBE, DHNR, ADB, AK-PAU: AK, KNRG, MRV PRLI-PBN: PBN, ANK-MUE: ANK, LSR, KMV, RNE, SELU, PIZ, MGC | Out of 14 total 14 i.e. ADB, BMBE, DHNR, AK, KNRG, MRV, ANK, LSR, KMV, RNE, PBN, SELU, PIZ & MGC SPs are commissioned. | | 3 | Sub Sectioning & paralleling Posts | 41 | PMKT-MUE:TBU, HDGR, SHSK, BHBK, KNVT, KSAE, UMM, ADB, AK-PAU: SVW, BSQ, LHD, AMW, WHM, KKG, MLSU, NVL N, HNL, DNE, BLC, SIF, CWI, BMF, PRLI-PBN: GNH, PKNS, ANK-MUE: NSL, PSD, POZ, DLB, AWB, CTH, BDU, KODI, SCO, DGPP, PG, PBN, MQL, PAU, LBG, NED, MUE | Out of 41 total 41 i.e. TBU, HDGR, SHSK, BHBK, KNVT, KSAE, UMM, ADB, SVW, BSQ, LHD, AMW, WHM, KKG, MLSU, NVLN, HNL, DNE, BLC, SIF, CWI, BMF, GNH, PKNS, NSL, PSD, POZ, DLB, AWB, CTH, BDU, KODI, SCO, DGPP, PG, PBN, MQL, NED, MUE, LBG, PAU SSPs are commissioned. | | 4 | Supervisory Remote Control | 1 | NED | | | 5 | Remote Control | 1 | NED | | | 6 | TrD Depots | 11 | AK-PAU: WHM, HNL, PMKT-MUE:KNVT, HEM, PRLI-PBN: GNH, ANK-MUE: RGO, AWB, J, PTU, MVO, NED, | WHM, HNL, KNVT, HEM, GNH, RGO, J handed over to division. AWB Depot is de-scoped. MVO depot work completed. NED depot construction works not yet started. PTU depot compound wall, water supply & workshop flooring pending. | SYSTEM OF WORKING OF ELECTRIC TRACTION: The Electric supply from the State Grid is availed at 220/132/110 KV, 2 Phase and is stepped down to 25 KV, Single Phase at the Traction sub-stations. This 25 KV single phase supply is fed to the overhead conductor system consisting of a grooved contact wire suspended from catenary wire by flexible droppers. There is a continuous sliding contact between the pantograph pan of the locomotive and the bottom of the contact wire. The pantograph of the locomotive when raised applies a pressure of 7.0 Kg/Cm2 against the contact wire which ensures the continuous and smooth collection of current from the Over Head Conductor to the Locomotive. The 25KV supply is further stepped down and rectified and fed to the Traction Motors. The return current flows through the loco wheels to the Rails and form the Rails to the earthed terminal of the traction transformer thus completing the single phase electric circuit. As the rails are earthed, it is ensured that the potential of the return current is not increased above the earth potential. This ensures that there is no electric hazard to the public coming in contact with electrified tracks. The speed variation of the locomotive is achieved by varying the input voltage to the traction motors. SAFETY All the traction masts and structures are earthed properly so as to negate any possibility of electric shock due to any leakage of power. Sufficient clearances are maintained with earthed structures. A working clearance of two meters is maintained from the live OHE. SOME OF THE SAFETY TIPS TO BE FOLLOWED BY "PUBLIC" TO SAFELY TRAVEL IN ELECTRIFIED SECTION ARE HERE UNDER: ·Do not carry vertically long poles/ any other articles in the vicinity of overhead live conductors. ·Do not touch/ walk on Rails. ·Do not travel on roof of coaches and wagons, as overhead live conductors are fatal. ·Tress-passing in electrified station yards is strictly prohibited for your own safety. ·Do not project any metallic parts from Foot over bridge / Road over bridge towards live wires and conductors. ·Do not pour water from Road over bridges/ Foot over bridges on the overhead wires and conductors. ·Do not lean out from compartment while train is in motion. ·Do not travel on top of Road vehicles passing through Level Crossing Gates. ·Do not try to pass through Level Crossing Gates with consignments higher than the height gauge level. ·Do not forget that Overhead Traction wires are always live and dangerous.
Source : South Central Railway CMS Team Last Reviewed : 20-09-2025 
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