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CR dismantles last remaining British-era DC underslung portal at Vidyavihar

The dismantling of the Century-old railway DC underslung portal, a large metal framework supporting the overhead electric wires used to power trains, was removed on May 24

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The 100-year-old structure has been replaced with a modern three-span overlap system, a CR statement said. Pic/Central Railway

The 100-year-old structure has been replaced with a modern three-span overlap system, a CR statement said. Pic/Central Railway

In a major step towards modernising Mumbai’s railway system, Central Railway’s Mumbai Division on Sunday said that it has successfully dismantled the last remaining British-era DC underslung portal at Vidyavihar station.

The 100-year-old structure has been replaced with a modern three-span overlap system, which will help improve the reliability and maintenance of overhead railway equipment, the Central Railway said.

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