The Dhanbad Railway Division has implemented a new safety system called the Fire and Smoke Detection and Suppression System (FSDS) to prevent train fires. The FSDS, installed in both LHB and older AC coaches, detects smoke and activates an alarm, alerting passengers and railway staff. The system also triggers a red...
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light and a beeping sound. If smoke persists, the train's alarm will be activated, and the train will be stopped. The system has been installed at nine stations: Pradhankhunta, Dhanbad, Parasnath, Koderma, Paharpur, Chandrapura, Patratu, Tori, and Garhwa Road. Additionally, the railway has installed UFBSBI media alarm boxes at several locations to detect and address track failures. These boxes have been deployed at Kusunda, Bansjora North & South Line, Sijua North & South Line, Katrasgarh North & South Line, Ranchi Road, Kuju, Arigadha, Chharhi, Barkakana, Bhurakunda, Patratu, Karmahat, and Dania stations.

On July 2nd, the 25-kilometer-long Tankuppa-Paharpur-Gurpa rail section in the Dhanbad division of the Indian Railways saw the implementation of an automatic block signaling system. This is part of a larger 204-kilometer project stretching from Pradhankhunta to Manpur, estimated to cost ₹202 crore. The new system replaces the traditional absolute block...
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system, where a train must reach the next station before the preceding train can be given a green signal. With the new system, signals are placed approximately every kilometer between stations, allowing trains to follow each other closely and increasing the capacity of the line. The system also includes safety features like automatic alerts for trains in case of technical issues with the signal system.

The Dhanbad Railway Division has implemented an Automatic Block Signaling System on the 25-kilometer-long Tanakuppa-Pahaarpur-Gurpa rail line. This is part of a larger project that extends from Dhanbad Division's Pradhankhunta to Manpur, spanning 204 kilometers, with an estimated cost of INR 202 crore. The new system replaces the traditional Absolute Block...
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System, where a train must reach the next station before the following train is granted a green signal. The Automatic Block System features signals placed every kilometer, allowing trains to travel closer to each other. This improved efficiency will enhance train speed and frequency by enabling continuous movement and providing real-time train location updates.

The East Central Railway (ECR) is undertaking the fencing of the Grand Chord rail line, which will enable trains to run at speeds of up to 160 km/h. This project, part of the 'Mission Raftar' initiative, aims to increase train speeds on major routes in India. ECR is fencing a 412...
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km stretch of the Grand Chord line spanning across Bihar, Jharkhand, and Uttar Pradesh. Out of the total 412 km, 231 km of fencing has been completed along the track between Pradhankhunta and Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction, passing through Dhanbad, NSCB Junction Gomoh, Koderma, Gaya, and Son Nagar. In the Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Division, 110 km of fencing is completed using pre-fabricated cemented slabs, while the remaining 90 km will be completed using crash barriers. Similarly, in the Dhanbad Division, 121 km of the 175 km Grand Chord line has been fenced with pre-fabricated cemented slabs, excluding a 25 km Ghat section. The remaining 29 km will be completed using crash barriers by August 2024. This track fencing project will improve train traffic, ensure on-time train operations, and facilitate the operation of additional trains. It will also prevent unauthorized access to the railway tracks, ensuring the safety of passengers and preventing accidents.