The radio communication system is applied throughout greater than 3,460 route km.
In order to ascertain direct voice communication between loco pilots, controllers, station masters, the railway authorities launched the cell prepare radio communication system throughout the nationwide transporter’s community. According to a current assertion shared by the Railway Ministry, the full quantity allotted for the cell prepare radio communication system (MRTC) for the monetary yr 2020-21 is Rs 232.54 crore. The quantity for implementing the communication system throughout the community is totally utilized, up to now. The radio communication system is applied throughout greater than 3,460 route km.
In a written reply to a query within the Lok Sabha, Railway Minister Piyush Goyal mentioned that new work for the long-term evolution-based cell prepare radio communication system throughout 34,304 route km is accepted at a price of Rs 6,861 crore.
