Compandium 2012

PREFACE
Nine volumes of compendiums containing important

instructions and letters issued by Electrical {TRS) Dte. concerning
Traction Rolling Stock have already been circulated~ The last volume
contained letters issued from Electrical (TRS) Dte. between from
Jan. 1 10 to Dec. 1 10.
This Volume X in this series contains policy instructions issued
by Railway Board on Traction rolling Stock from Jan., 2011 to Dec.,
2012. Efforts have been made to compile important guidelines
keeping the compendium concised. Any lapse or error in this volume
may be brought to the notice of Secretary(Eiectricai)/RS, Railway
Board for consideration during updates and review. Availability of
this compendium with officials in all Electric Loco Shed, Divisional
Head quarters, Workshops, Production Units and at Zonal
Headquarters may be ensured.
Dated :July, 2013
(Ved Pal)
Exe. Dir. Elect. Engg. (RS)
Railway Board
INDEX
Railway Board References (Traction Rolling Stock)
S. No.
letter No.
Date
Subject
Page No.
1.
2008/Eiect.(TRS)/440/10 3
Ph./Misc.
11.02.2011
Shunting mode operation of three-phase

locos in sheds
2.
97 /Eiect(TRS)/113/4 Pt. ll
15.03.2011
Approval of Sources for procurement of

material for electric locos
2-10
3.
2008/Eiect.(TRS)/113/5 Pt.
19.04.2011
Adequacy of securing arrangement and

electrical clearance of cable between A~4
bushing and CGR-1 on conventional
electric locos.
11
4.
2008/Eiect.(TRS)/440/23
13.05.2011
Recording of attention given to Electric

loco in sheds I outpits
12
5.
C-D&D/T/09
10.08.2011
Logging of VCD in 3-Phase locos with

additional features of display of message
in the diagnostic terminal
13-16
6.
2004/Eiect.(TRS)/412/6 Pt.
12.08.2011
Updation of inspection
electric locos in FOIS
7.
2008/Eiect.(TRS)/440/4 Misc.
29.08.2011
Compliance of instructions to ensure

safety of electric locomotives.
18-19
8.
07.10.2011
Modified procedure for manual isolation

of bogie without switching 'OFF' the
electronics in three phase locos
20-22
9.
2009/Eiect.(TRS)/113/2
11.11.2011
Movement of electric locomotive involved

in accident.
23 ..
10.
2008/Eiect.(TRS)/440/6/3
Ph./FA Vol. Ill
22.11.2011
Performance reports
sheds/workshops
24
11.
15.12.2011
Integrity of important operating indices
12.
EL/3.1.35/2 (3-Ph)
06.01.2012
Revision of root wear limit on WAP-7

locomotives
13.
2007/Eiect(TRS)/113/7
19.61.2012
Rolling Back of trains.
14.
2005/Sig. TPWS/1 {DLIAGC)Vol.ll Pt.

2004/Eiect.(TRS)/440/19 dt.
03.10.2011
19.01.2012
Train Protection Warning System
schedules
being
sent
of
by
17
25
26-27
28
29-39
2005/Sig. TPWS .(DLI-AGC)Vol.ll

dt. 02.06.2011
15.
2008/Eiect(TRS)/440/23
24.01.2012
Missing coaching electric loco links
40
16.
2011/Eiect(TRS)/138/9
10.02.2012
Dispatching of Electric locos from CLW and

POH Workshop
41
17.
EL/3.1.35/4
26.03.2012
Use of existing pressure switches for

sensing A9, SA9 and BP drop in VCD for tap
changer locomotive
42-43
S.No.
Letter No.
Date
Subject
Page No.
18.
El/3.6.1
28.03.2012
Revision of AOH periodicity ofWAP-4 class

of electric locos equipped with Hitachi
TMs.
44
19.
2005/Eiect(TRS)/440/23
04.04.2012
Summer & Monsoon preparedness and

General instructions to Loco Pilots on 3Phase locos
46-47
20.
2011/Efect.(TRS)/113/4
. 24.04.2012
Action plan to reduce SPAD cases
48-49
21.
2012/Eiect(TRS)113/7
Timely communication
unusual occurrence
02.05.2012
2002/Eiect.(TRS)/113/1 dt.
12.11.2007
of accidents
50-52
22.
2012/Eiect(TRS)/113/4
31.05.2012
Incidences of Signal Passing at Danger

. (SPAD)
23.
2012/Eiect.(TRS)/113/2
18.06.2012
Side collision between train no. 18006 Dn

KRPU -HWH Express and Good train
E/BRN/ TATA at km. 513/15 ofJSG Station
yard on JSG-ROU Section of CKP Division
of SERiy at about 0200 hrs of 23.11.2011.
55
24.
2007/Eiect.(TRS)/440/8
04.07.2012
Counseling of running staffto avoid on line

failures on account of SJV.
56-57
25.
2009/Eiect.(TRS)/113/2
28.08.2012
Periodical meeting of Sr. DEE/TRO to

railway
safety
and
inter
discuss
operational issues.
58-59
26.
2002/Tele/WCM/6/Geni/Pt.
28.08.2012
Policy on payment of spectrum charges to

Ministry of Communication
60-63
2002/Tele/WCM/6/Genl/Pt.
dt. 17.10.2007
5354
27.
2003/Eiect.(TRS)/440/17 Pt.
29.10.2012
Formation of JPO for freight train

operation on stalling prone section modifications to WTT.
64
28.
2002/Eiect(TRS)/122/2
07.11.2012
Movement of defective locomotives over

Zonal Railways
65-66
2.9.
2012/Eiect(TRS}/225/13 Misc.
Pt. I
07.12.2012
Web based facility for Unusual Occurrence

Report (UOR} of Electric Locomotive on
Rail net.
67
30.
2003/Elect.(TRS)/441/3 Viol. I
Pt. I
13.12.2012
Proper functioning of Vigilance Control

Device (VCD) on electriC locos.
68
31.
H/3.6.4/02
14.12.2012
Requirement of lnfrastructural Facilities to

home 200 electric locos in shed.
69-102
32.
19.12.2012
Instructions for system improvement.
33.
2010/Tele/2(1)/1/Pt.
27.12.2012
JPO for use of CUG/Mobile Phones by Loco

Pilots/Asstt. Loco Pilots/Motormen and
Guards)
***
103
104-106
fl'<i.'f)R GOVERNMENT OF INDiA

~ ""i?ll(.'ll~ MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
'+f"R(f.
(m m
RAILWAY BOARD}
No. 2008/Eiect.(TRS)/440/10 3 Ph./Misc.
New Delhi, Dated : 11.02.11
General Managers (Elect.),

Central Railway, Mumbai,
East Central Railway, Hajipur
Northern Railway, New Delhi
Southern Railway, Chennai
South Eastern RaHwayj Kolkata
Western Railway, Mumbai
SUB
Eastern Railway, Kolkata

East Coast Railway, Bhubaneswar
North Central Railway, Allahabad
South Central Railway, Secunderabad
South East Central Railway, Bilaspur
West Central Railway, Jabalpur
Shunting mode operation of 3 <f> locos in sheds
Three phase locos are provided with shunting mode feature to limit
speed to 15 kmph during shunting.
Zonal Railways are advised to issue suitable instructions to field units to
ensure that locomotives are put in shunting mode while in sheds I outpits so
as to avoid any mishap during shunting these locos.
This shall be treated as URGENT.
\~~
(Mohit Chandra)
Dir. Elect. Engg. (RS)
Railway Board
e-mail: deers@rb.railnet.gov.in
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~ Jf?flcl~ MINISTRY OFRAILWAYS

~~
RAILWAYBOARD)
No. 97/Elect(TRS)/113/4 Pt II
New Delhi, dated 15.03.2011
General Manager '.; _ . .

East Central Railway, Hajlpur

Southern Railway1 Chennai
South Eastern Railway, Kolkata
" South West Railway, Hubli

West Central Railway, Jabalpur.
Chittaranjan Locomotive Works, Chittaranjan
Rail Coach Factory, Kapurtha!a
Integral Coach Factory, Chennal

Director General, RDSO, Manak Nagar, Lucknow

South East Central Railway, B!laspur
Sub: Approval of Sources for proc;:urement of material for electric locos
Ref:
(i} Board's letter No.

{ii) Board's letter No.
(iii) Board's letter No.
{iv) Board's letter No.
2.010(Dev}/225/1, dated 07.06.10.

97/Eiect(TRS)/113/4 Pt II; dated 11.10.2006
97/EI~ct{TRS}/113/4 Pt II, dated 15.04.2009
2007/Eiect(TRS}/441/1 Pt, dated 09.07.2009
1.
Pursuant to the change of authority of vendor development of ROSO for certain Items,
issued vide letter under ref. (i), the revised distribution of responsibilities for preparation of
drawing I specification, capacity I capability assessment, approval of sources for
developmental I regular orders, placement of developmental orders and prototype clearance
amongst CLW, RDSO and Zonal Railways for various items pertaining to electric loco shall be
as under:
Electric: locomotive iConventional}
s.
Description of Item
Preparation
No.
C;~pacity,
capability
of dr.IINing/
assessment &
specification
approval of sources
Placement of
developmental
orders
Prototype
clearance
for developmental
and re ular orders

1.
Pantograph and its components

except Metallsed carbon strip.
2.
Metalised
carbon
strip
for
RDSO/CLW
(Cleared by
RDSO)
CLW
CLW/ZR
ROSO
RDSO
RDSO
CLW/lR
ROSO
Prepared by
CI,Wand
CLW
CLW/ZR
RDSOwith
Pantograph
3.
Gapless lightening arrestor
assistance
from CLW
~---------
s.
----
--- ----- ..
Des(riptlon of item
Preparation
of drawing/
No.
specification
4.
Vacuum
Bottle}
5.
Cable Head Termination

Cables (All types)
Transformer Main (TFP} 5400 kVA
6.
7.
Circuit
Breaker
(Single
Prepared by
CLWand
cleared by
RDSO
RDSO
RDSO
Prepared by
CLW and
Capacity, Capability
assessment &
approval of sources
for developmental
and regular orders
RDSO
Placement of
developmental
orders
Prototype
clearance
CLW
RDSOwlth
assistance
fromCLW
RDSO
RDSO
RDSO
CLW
CLW
CLW
RDSO
ROSO
RDSOwith
assistance
from CLW
RDSO
RDSO
RDSO
ClW/ZR
CLW
ZR
RDSO
RDSO
RPSO
CLW
CLW/ZR
RDSOwith
assistance
fromCLW
CLW
CLW/ZR
Cl.W
ClW
CLW/ZR
CLW
cleared by
RDSO
11.
Transformer oil
Tapr;hanger
Spares for Tap Changers including
RGR
Rectifier Block complete
12.
Rectifiers devices (dlodes)/fuses
13.
EP/EM Contactors including Arno

Starting Contactor C118 and CTF/
Reverser
8.
9.
10.
14. Smoothening Reactors SL/Jnductive
ROSO
RDSO
RDSO
Prepared by
CLWand
cleared by
RDSO
Prepared by
CLWand
cleared by
RDSO.
Prepared by
CLWand
cleared by
RDSO
RDSO
CLW
CLW/ZR
RDSO
Prepared by
CLW*and
cleared by
RDSO
ROSO
CLW
RDSOwith
assistance
fromCLW
Prepared by
CLW*and
cleafed by
RDSO
Prepared by
CLW *and
cleared by
RDSO
RDSO
RDSO
RDSO
CLW
RDSOwith
assistance
from CLW
RDSO
CLW
RDSOwith
assistance
fromCLW
RDSO
RDSO
CLW/ZR
CLW/ZR
RDSO
RDSO
RDSO
RDSO
ClW/ZR
RDSO
RDSO
CR
ZR
RD$0
Shunt SJ
15.
15.
17.
Traction
Motor
HS15250A
Complete
with
earth
brush
assembly(wittlout axle suspension
unit, pinion, gear & gear case
assembly)
Insulation scheme
for all class of
TMs
and
commutator.
All types of insulated conductors for
TM
18.
19.
20.
21.
Resi-glass banding tapes

Traction Motor Stator & BHRR
interconnecting cable
(Fiuonlex
cable)
Commutator
assembly 'Hitachi
HS15250A
Commutator assembly TA0-659
--
s.
Deseriptfon of item
No.
22.
Magnet frame for Hitachi traction

Motor and its assembly component.
23.
Magnet frame for TA0-659 traction

Motor and its assembty.component.
Traction
TA0-659
Motor
complete.
TA0-659
Stator
assembly
complete wlth coils.
TA0-659 Armature
Power
& Equaliser
Armature
coils(lnsulated) forTA0-659
Potted single section fielcl coil for
TA0-659
Modified Brush holder assembly for
TA0-659 traction motor.
Modified Brush holder Revolving
Ring assembly for TA0-659 traction
motor
Forged Armature head
TM armature Shaft forging
Gears and Pinions
Carbon Brushes TM HS-1050Er &
TMHS 15250A
Carbon Brushes TM TA0-659,TM
4339AZ
Preparation
of drawing/
spedflcatfon
RDSO
capacity, Capability
assessment &
approval of sources
for developmental
and regular orders
RDSO
Placement of
developmental
orders
Prototype
clearance
CLW
RDSOwith
assistance
fromClW
No new source need to be developed

RDSO
CR
ZR
RDSO
RDSO
CR
ZR
RDSO
RDSO
RDSO
CR
CR
ZR
ZR
RDSO
RDSO
RDSO
CR
ZR
RDSO
RDSO
CR
ZR
RDSO
RDSO
CR
ZR
RDSO
RDSO
RDSO
RDSO
RDSO
CR
CR
CLW
RDSO
ZR
ZR
CLW
CLW/ZR
RDSO
RDSO
RDSO
RDSO
RDSO
CR
ZR
RDSO
Carbon Brushes TM HS-15256 &

15556 {for WAG-5 B&C), TM UM450-2(for WAG6A)
RDSO
ECoR
ZR
RDSO
Earth return brush for HS-1050Er &

TM HS 15250A
33. Earth return brush forTA0-659 TM
39. Traction Motor Inspection Cover
40. Traction Motors Repairs-Electrical
41. Traction Motors Repairs-Mechanical
42. Leather Bellows
43. All types of roller and Ball bearings:
(a)Roller
Suspension
Bearing
{HS15250A/TA0-659}
(b) Traction Motor Bearing
(HS1050Et/HS15250A/TA0-659)
(c) Aux. Machine Bearing
44. Aux. Machine Blowers (without
motor)
RDSO
RDSO
CLW/ZR
RDSO
CR
CLW
RDSO
RDSO
CLW
RDSO
ZR
CLW/ZR
ZR
ZR
CLW
CLW/ZR
RDSO
RDSO
RDSO
RDSO
RDSO
ClW
CLW
RDSOwith
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
31.
32.
33.
34.
35.
36.
37.
--
RDSO
CLW
RDSO
RDSO
RDSO
RDSO
Prepared by
CLWand
cleared by
RDSO
CLW
assistance
from CLW
s.
Description of item
Preparation
of drawing/
specification
No.
45.
Auxiliary Motors excluding blowers
46.
Oil pump with motor
47.
MCP (14HP, H class high starting

torque) above 17kgm at 290V.
48.
49.
50.
52.
Aux. Motor Rewinding and Repairs

End Shie_ld of Auxiliary Motors
Amo Converter 120 10/A and spares
Dual Coated enameled copper
wlndlng wires and connecting lead
for Aux. motors
All type of Relays
53.
54.
Batteries
Battery Charger
51.
55.
61.
LEO based Flasher Light, Marker

Light
Twin Beam Head Light
DC-DC Converter
180 KVAStatic Inverter
Microprocessor based energy cum
speed monitoringsystem
Microprocessor based control and
fault diagnostic system
Vigilance Control Device
62.
DBR
56.
57.
5&.
59.
60.
RDSO/ClW
(Cleared by
RDSO)
Prepared by
CLWand
cleared by
RDSO
RDSO/CLW
(Cleared by
RDSO)
RDSO
RDSO
RDSO
RDSO
Placement of
developmental
orders
Prototype
clearance
CLW/ZR
RDSO
CLW
CLW/ZR
RDSO
CLW
CLW/ZR
RDSO
RDSO
RDSO
RDSO
CLW
ZR
CLW/ZR
CLW/ZR
ZR
RDSO
RDSO
RDSO
RDSO
Capacity, Capablllty
assessment &
approvalofsources
for developmental
and regular orders
CLW
Prepared by
CLWand
cleared by
RDSO
RDSO
Prepared by
CLW and
cleared by
RDSO
RDSO
CLW,
CLW/ZR
RDSO
RDSO
CLW
CLW/ZR
CLW/ZR
RDSO
RDSOwfth
assistance
from ClW
CLW
CLW
ROSO
RDSO
RDSO
RDSO
RDSO
CLW
CLW
RDSO
RDSO
CLW
CLW
CLW
CLW
RDSO
RDSO
RDSO
RDSO
RDSO
RDSO
CLW
RDSO
RDSO
Prepared by
CLWand
RDSO
CLW
CLW/ZP.
CLW/ZR
RD$0
RDSOwlth
assista!'lce
from CLW
CLW
CLW/ZR
RDSO
CLW
CLW/ZR
RDSO
cleared by
63.
Wire Wound Resistance (RPGR)
64.
Resistance
Punched Grid Type
(RS/RPS/R118)
RDSO
Prepared by
CLW and
cleared by
RDSO
Prepared by
CLWand
cleared by
RDSO
s.
Description of item
Preparation
of drawing/
No.
specification
65.
BL Box, Master controller
66.
Notch Indicator (Analog /Digital}

Tri plate panel
67.
Prepared by
CLW and
cleared by
RDSO
RDSO
ROSO
Prototype
clearance
capacity, Capability
Placement of
assessment &
approval of sources
for developmental
and regular orders
developmental
orders
CLW
Ct.W/ZR
RDSOwith
assistance
from CLW
CLW
RDSO
CLW
CLW
R.DSO
RDSOwith
assistance
68.
Main Compressors
69.
Spares for compressor
70.
Auxiliary compressor
71.
72.
Air Drier
Pressure switch, magnet valve &
spares for ACP indication assly.
Suspension Tube and its assembly
components {To be procure in
complete sets for all type of TM)
Wear' Plates (between axle box and
bogie frame)
Gear in two halves
73.
74.
75.
76.
77.
TM suspension bearing oil pump

Metallic/ Nylon Pinion for SB oil
pump
78. Plain Sleeves Suspension Bearing.
79. Bonded rubber sandwich mounting
for Traction Motors
80. Axle Box housing (without bearing}
81. Cast iron brake blocks
82. Brake block key
83. Equalising beams assly for WAM4 I
WAGS/ WCAM3/ WCAGl locos and
Compensating /Equalising beam for
WAG71ocos including spring seat
84. Pins &bushes for equalizer &
compensating beam.
85. Spring seat assembly for WAM4 &
WAGS locos
Prepared by
CLWand
cleared by
RDSO
Prepared by
CLWand
cleared by
RDSO
Prepared by
CLWand
cleared by
RDSO
RDSO
RDSO
RDSO
CLW
from CLW
RDSOwith
assistance
fromCLW
RDSO
ClW
RDSO with
assistance
from CLW
CLW
CLW
CLW
RDSO
RDSO
CLW/ZR
CLW/ZR
RDSO
RDSO
CLW
CLW
CLW
CLW/ZR
RDSOwith
assistance
fromCLW
CLW
Prepared by
RDSO
ZR
RDSO
CLWand
cleared by
RDSO
ROSO
RDSO
RDSO
RDSO
ZR
ZR
RDSO
RDSO
CLW
ROSO
CR
RDSO
ZR
CLW/ZR
RDSO
RDSO
RDSO
CLW
CLW
ROSO
RDSO
CLW
CLW
CLW/ZR
CLW/ZR
CLW/ZR
CLW/ZR
CLW
CLW
CLW/ZR
CLW
RDSO
RDSO
ZR
RDSO
RDSO
-~-
RDSO
RDSO
RDSO
RD$0
CLW
CLW
s.
Description of item
Preparation
of drawing/
specification
No.
86.
87.
88.
89.
TBU Assly
forWAG7
Traction motor Gear case and
mounting bolts for conventional
locos
Lubricants
Look out glass including gasket
Capacity, capability
RDSO
RDSO
assessment &
approval of sources
for developmental
and regular orders
RDSO
RDSO
RDSO
CLW
Placement of
developmental
Prototype
dearance
orders
CLW/ZR
CLW/ZR
RDSO
RDSO
RDSO
RB
CLW
CLW/ZR
RDSO
CLW
Changes/deviation In respect of raw material/component, manufacturing process and testing procedure

given by M/s. Hitachi for HS15250A traction motor. whenever becomes necessary wlfl be Incorporated by
CLW f1fter consulting RDSO and obtaining specific approval from Raflway Board.
3-Phase Electric locornotlves
s.
Description of item
No.
1.
2.
Application Software and software

release
Pantograph and Its components
except Metalised carbon strip.
3.
Metalised
Pantograph
4.
Cables
5.
Cable Head Termination

Vacuum Circuit Breaker
Bottle)
6.
7.
carbon
strip
for
{Single
Major equipments:
Traction
Motor,
Transformer,
Power/ Aux; Converter and control
Electronics
8.
Sub
assemblies
of
Control
Electronics
9.
Sub assemblies of Power Converter

i.e. GTO Valve set, Capacitors used
in DC link, series resonant and
Harmonic filter, all sensors, all
resistors,
flexible
hoses
and
couplings,
synchronization
transformer. Contactors- converter
and pre charging all other
electronic equipments like Gate
Unit, Gate Unit power supply etc.
Preparation
of drawing
/speclflcation
RDSO
RDSO/CLW
(Cleared ~y
RDSO)
RDSO
RDSO
RDSO
Prepared by
CLWand
cleared by
RDSO
Prepared by
CLW** and
cleared by
RDSO
Prepared by
CLWand
cleared by
RDSO
Prepared by
ClWand
cleared by
Prototype
clearance
approval of sources
Placement of
developmental
orders
for developmental
and regular orders
RDSO
NA
RDSO
CLW
CLW/ZR
RDSO
RDSO
CLW/ZR
RDSO
RDSO
RDSO
CLW
CLW/ZR
CLW
RDSO
ROSO
RDSOwith
assistance
from CLW
CLW
CLW/ZR
RDSO jointly
capacity, capability
assessment &
RDSO
wlth CLW
ROSO
CLW/ZR
RDSO
Rosa
CLW/ZR
RDSO
RDSO
-6
s.
Description of Item
Preparation
of drawing
/specificatfon
No.
10.
Sub assemblies of Aux. converter

i.e. GG, WRE and Battery Chargfir
Modules, DC llnk capacitor,
Synchronization
transformer,
trar~sducers, earth fault detectors
Prepared by
CLWand
. cleared by
RDSO
Capacity, Capabll!ty
Placement of
developmental
assessment &
approval of sources
orders
for developmental
and regular orders
..
CLW/ZR,
RDSO
Prototype
clearance
RDSO
'
etc.
11.
:.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
tank for 3-Phase
Auxiliary Machine Blowers (without

Motor) except OCB
22.
Oil pump for

Transformer.
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
Prepared by
. CLWand
cleare.d by
RDSO
. Cl.W '
Radiator
3-Phase locomotive Traction motor
RDSO
Bearing for TM type 6FRA6068 and
6FXA7059
RDSO .
Traction Motor Repairs Rotor
Traction Motor Repairs Stator
RDSO:
Assembly components of Traction Prepared by
Motors of Three Phase Electric , .CLW and
locomotives
cle~redby
.RD$0
leather' Bellows
RDSO
.
OCB motor
RDSO
OCB Impeller
RDSO
All
auxtllaries
motor except Prepared by
compressor motor, OCB motor &
CLWand
impeller.
cleared by
21.
23.
24.
Transformer
locomotives.
Converter
Auxiliary Motor Rewinds

Auxiliary Machine Bearing
Air Drier
Spare for Compressors
Main Compressors for
WAP5/WAP7
Compressor Motors set
and
WAG9/
Rubber components/kits for E-70

brake system
Rubber components/kits for CCB
system
RDSO
Prepared by
CLWand
cleared by
RDSO
Prepared by
CLWand
cleared by
RDSO
RDSO
RDSO
RDSO
RDSO
RDSO/CLW
RDSO
ClW
RDSO
CLW
CLW/ZR
CLW
ROSO
..
CLW
RDSO.
RDSO
RDSO
RDSO with
assistance
fromct,w
RDSO
RDSO
RDSO
ZR
ZR
CLW
CLW
RDSO
RDSO
CLW
CLW
ClW
CLW
ClW
RDSO
RDSO.
RDSO
RDSO jointly
withCLW
CLW
ClW
RDSO jointly
wlthCLW
CLW
CLW
RDSO jointly
'
with CLW
CLW
RDSO
RDSO
RDSO
RDSO
ZR
CLW/ZR
CLW/ZR
ZR
CLW/ZR
RDSO
RDSO
RDSO
RDSO
ROSO
Prepared by
CLWand
cleared by
RDSO
RDSO
RDSO
CLW/ZR
RDSO
RDSO
CLW/ZR
RDSO
RDSO
RDSO
CLW/ZR
RDSO
s.
Description of item
No.
Preparation
of drawing
/specification
31.
32.
33.
Brake system
Lubricants for 3;.:phase locos
Rubber components for brake

system and transmission system
..
34. Spheri Bloc
35. Elastic Ring
36. crown Gear Coupling (Hurth
Coupling}
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37. Aluminum Gear case for WAP-5
.
38. WAP~ gear case bearings
(a) Mafri (lear Bearing
.
(b) Intermediate GearBeadng
'
(c) Pinion. bearing
39. Axle box bearing and complete axle
box assembly with bearing for 3
phase locos.WAP5~TBU150,WAG9~
CRU150, WAP7~RB5080
40. Suspension tube ' bearing . for
WAG9/WAP71ocomotives .
41. SuspensionTube and its assembly
components .
Capacity, capability
assessment &
approval of sources
for developmen1al
and regular orders
RDSO
RDSO
RDSO
RDSO
RDSO
RDSO
...
... CLW/ZR
.
RDSO
RDSO.
RDSO
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CLW/1.R
(CLW
Bogie brake rigging etc.
.. RDSO
RDSO
RDSO
RDSO
RDSO
RDSO jointly
witllCLW.
CLW/ZR
QLW/ZR
.
RDSO
ROSO
..
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RDSO
RDSO .
GLW/ZR
ROSO
RDSO
RDSO
GLW/ZR
RDSO
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ROSO'
RDSO
RDSOwith.
assistance
.
42.
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RDSO
RDSO
RDSO
RDSO
Prototype
clearance
orders
:cLW
RB/ClW/ZR
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RDSO
.. RDSO
RDSO
Placement of
developmental
Prepared by
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cleared by
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CLW/ZR
CLW
fromCLW
CLW
**Any change in components of 3-Phase Traction Motors and Transformers wil/ bt'! incorPQrated by CLW In
consultation with RDSO and, with prior approval of Railway Board.
2.
In respect of items, which are not listed above, CLW or Zonal Railways {ZR), as the.case
may be are vested with the responsibility of preparation of specification /drawing, capacity I
capability assessment, placement of orders. Prototype clearance etc.
3.
No new source needs to be developed for certain itern.s like TA0-.659 Traction Motors
including compqn~nts, plain suspension bearings, HETT~3900Transform~rs, Arno Converters
and Vacuum Exhaustr;lrs which are being phased out.
Zonal Railways will follow the list approved by RDSO/CLW}CR/ECoR for Items
mentioned in the above list. and their own list as applicable for procurement of
ltems/equipments, formaintenance of electric lotomotives.
4.
5.
Whenever Zona( Railways feel the need for repeating type test on a particular
item/equipment, RDSO should be approached for the same.
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6.
If a particular source I firms approved by Zonal Railway and not approved by another,
in such cases, RDSO will inspect the firm and give decision which will be final for all Railways.
7.
RDSO/CLW and Zonal railways must ensure that specifications for electric loco
equlpments I items have provision for embossing I writing/ punching month and year of
manufacturing and manufacturers name on the items I equipment, which must form part of
inspection.
8.
Purchase Order on new sources I developing sources should be clearly mentioned as
"Developmental Order" and workshops f electric loco sheds advise the fitment particulars of
such items for proper monitoring of their performance. All electric loco sheds should develop
system to monitor performance. Performance reports to RDSO/CLW/other Z.onal Railways in
respect in developmental items should signed by SAG officers in Headquarters.
RDSO, all Railways and Production Units should acknowledge the receipt of these
instructions and ensure compliance.
\2~
(Mohlt Chandra)
Dir. Elect. Engg. {RS)
Railway Board
Copy for information & necessary action to:

Chief Electrical Engineer &}p c_o~"T fl.. o t...~,-l'!..e. o ~ .S'fo F-7:-S
CR,ER,ECR, ECoR,NR, NCR,SR,SCR,SER,SECR,SWR, WR, WCR,CLW,ICF &RCF
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Sr.EDSE/ROSO/Lucknow.
EDRS(G), Railway Board.
EDEE(G},. Railway Board.
11ffil ff'I!Cf>l'l! GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

~ ~~1<'1~ MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(~ ~
Np. 2008/Eiect(TRS}/113/5 Pt
.
RAILWAY BOARD)
New DelHi, Dated : 19.04.2011
General Manager (Elect},

;
Cqritral Railway, Mumbai,

E~:;:.: Central Railway, Hajipur
Nc~'"ihern Railway, New Delhi
S<.t,;thern Railway, Chennai
S;1th Eastern Railway, Kolkata
Wts:}~rn Railway, Mumbai
Eastern Railw~v Kolkata

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East Coast Rait~ ay, Bhubaneswar
North Central;., ilway, Allahabad
South Central <ilway, Secunderabad
South East Cer ~J a! Railway, Bilaspur
West Central t-.~.:way, Jabalpur.
SUB: Adequacy of securing arrangement . and electn'c:,: ( learance of c2ble
betwee.n A34 bushing and CGR-1 on convention.:..( _.t:ectric lotos

Ref : SECR letter no. ELECT/SECR/313/RB/682 date'd 22.03.11.
Enquiry into the t1::ldence of fire in loco no. 231S3 W/~:, BIA whlle w;?rkin~,
ioc-:1ed vreight train iP MU formation with loco no. 2:;:;2tt('; .:o: :;n~ly on 26.02.1~
ha:: brought out that the sheds I workshops have been r.. ';J 1iding different s~u
.1500 \i grade cables ranging from 150 to 300 mm2 betwe:r. A34 bushing an;
ccm 1. CLW has been pnwiding a tubular copper bar on ni~VV locos.'
Since tubular co f) per bars are pron~ to break ~t:~s during vibration,
RD.iO has been advised to ~;tudy and legislate ~use Of cable of adequate rating
. in place of copper tubular bars specifying dearly the mechanical securing
arrangements, to take care of the forces during> short circuit faults, so as to
ensure that the electrical clearances are maintained vvithin the specified limits
under worst conditions.
Meanwhile, ZRiys arn advised td ensure that
secured and electrical cleara:.ces n'laintained.
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~ 'fRCJJI'< GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
~ :tj~IQJ\1.01 MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

~
RAILWAY BOARD)
No. 2008/Eiect(TRS)/440/23
General Manager ( ~Ject )
Central Railway~ Mumbai,

East <::entral Railway, 1-Jajipur
Northern Railway, NewDelhi
Eastern Railway,.Kolkata
East Coast Railwayi Bhubaneswar
South Central RaHway, Secunderabad

South Eastern Hallway, Kolkata

South Western Railway, HLibli
West Central Railway,Jabalpur

.
...
. . . . . .
SUB : Recordings
of
attention given to Electric locos in sheds
I outpits
Electric locos are depl()yed to worktrains seamlessly irrespective of Zonal

Railway boundaries over IR. At>times at~ention is required to be given in foreign
Railway sheds I outpitS~ It h~s been -.bro~ght-: out that .after such attention in
sheds/ outplts , supervisors .>make entries of works dbne or not done in their
regional language_ which makes It difficult for staff I supervisor in other ZRiy to
understand /decipher causing inadequate action and failure of locos at times.
..
It is advised that necessary ihstructions may please be issued to

maintenance . SlJ~ervisors in sheds I outpits to make entries in English also
to avoid such cbpfD~ibbs. I occurrences. . .
.
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This may piease be treated as IMPORTANT~
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Railway Board
e-mail : deers@rb.railnet.gov.in
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INDIAN RAILWAYS
CEfiTRE FOR DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT
CHITTA.RANJAN LocoMOTIVE WoRKS
PO: Chittaranjan, West Bengal. PIN: J133'31
. F:ax: (:t-91) 341-2526153, Ph: (+91) 341"2525550
Date: August 10, 2011
No. C-D&D/T/09
Chief Electri_cal Engtneer

011-23387198123387909/23381316
06224-274456159/244456
Northern Railway, Baroda Hol!se, New Delhi -110 001

East Central Railway, Hazipur- 844101
South Central Railway, Secunderabad-500 371
central Railway, Mumbai., CST-400.001
South East Central Railway, Bilaspur-495004
West Central Railway, Jabalpur-482001
South Eastern Railw:ay; Garden Reach, Kolkata- 700 043
040-27825~43l2782265712783f179
022-22620667
07752-4146271415533
0761-267773012627629
033-24391566
Sub: Loggin9 _of VQO i!'l 3qPh~se locomotives with additional feat~r~ of ct~~Y of .
~.on the diagnostic .terminal.
.
.
.
3-Phase. locomotives have been equipped with Vigilance Control D~vice (VCD). whiyh gives an
audible alarm in case Loco Pilot or Assistant Loco Pilot fails to reset vigilance cycle and
emergency brakes are applied in :fi1e loco if no action is taken in further. 08 Seconds. As per the
present configuration in 1he.loeomotive, the VCD can be rrianually.isolated through rotafy switch
No. 237.1. However, while.doing so, there is no logging of any DDS or display of any driver display
message indicating isolated conditiOn of VCD.
'
It has been report~ by Railways th~t in some case$ loco Piiots have isolated the VCO through
Rotary Switch thus eliminating the basic. objective of safety provided by VCD. As.no.DDS is stored,
it was not possible to find details r:elated to VCO isolation. The Issue was raised by different
Railways as it pertains to safe operation of locomotive.
In order to solve this problem,. it was necessary to make an additional hardware connection from
the rotary switch to the VCU. For this a cable No. 300011 has been laid from the rotary switch to
.0~ _,,,1_ the 'J'.slot in the VCU. Necessary software modification was done in the STB-1 processor card to
monitor the ON/OFF condition of the rotary switch. As soon as the VCO is. isolated through the
~r q rotary SWitch the concerned signal becomes high and DDS is generated and stored in DlA card. To
I display. the message on the diagnostic terminal necessary modifications have been done in ODA-1
& DDA-2. In earlier modification the feature of display of message on diagnostic tenninal. was not
"-tUlP"'.J;
incorpo~ted.
Railw!!IYS are. reque.sted_t~ down!
f.sck.
. . . . ftware. if.! a few locomo~Vf*.> and give

S~eps
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tary (EiectricaVRS), Railway B'"oal'd';"RalrSAaWan, New Delhi- 11 o 001.
2. Sr. EDSE, RDSO, Manaknagar, Lucknow- 226 011
Copy
Copy for kind information and necessary action to -CEE/Loco/CLW/CRJ

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. . ai'Q~ith' th~ time sta:mp: Simultaneo~~JY_<!_ mess_!lze'is displayE!(t on ttie-9iagnps~!c termi~aL _
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No. 2004/Eiect(TRS)412/6 Pt.
General Manager {Elect)


South East Central Railway/ Bi!aspur
SUB : Up dation of Inspection Schedules of electric locos in FOIS
Chairman, Railway Board has commented that excessive number of electric locos
are appearing as overdue for Inspection schedule on different Zonal Railways on FOIS.
On checking with Zonal Railways, it is found that the Inspection dates in FOIS are not
being updated properly.
It is, therefore, advised that the date of schedule inspections of electric locos
should be updated in FOIS regularly in coordination with concerned officials of FOIS of
Traffic department for necessary action.
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correctness of the data periodically.
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MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(RAILWAY BOARD)
No. 2008/Eiect(TRS)/440/4 Misc.
New Delhi, dated
29.08.2011
General Manager (Elect)

Chittaranjan Locomotive Works, Chittaranjan

West Central Railway, Jabal pur.
Sub: Compliance of instructions to ensure safety of electric locomotives.

Ref: RDSO letter No.EL/0.2.2, dated 19.08.11
RDSO has been issuing guidelines/instructions to ensure proper maintenance of
various equipment and carrying out associated modifications wherever required to ensure
safety as well as prevention of fire on electric locomotives from time to time.
A summary of important instructions issued by RDSO vide letter under ref. for
maintaining safety in the recent past is enclosed.
Zonal Railways are requested to ensure that the these safety related guidelines
issued are implemented/adhered to and also submit status/compliance of the same to
RDSO under advise to this office at the earliest.
DA/As above
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(M":e: Rastogi)
Jt. Dir. Elect. Engg. {TRS)
Railway Board
Copy to:
Sr.EDSE/RDSO, Luck now : For information.
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Reference letter/document
Subject
Safety instructions related to _Mechanical/Pneumatic System

1.
2.
3.
SMI/0251 issued vide RDSO's letter no.

EL/3.1.35/2 dt.01.01.08
SMI No.0246 issued vide RDSO's letter no.
EL/3.2.108(3-phase) dated 17.01.2008
RDSO's lett~r no. EL/3.2.19/5 dt.31.08.09
4.
MS/0381 issued vide RDSO's letter

EL/3.1.35/2 (Brake Lever) dt.07.09.09
no.
5.
SMI/0259 issued vide RDSO's

EL/3.1.35/12 dt.09.12.2009
letter
no.
6.
SMI/0264 issued vide

EL/3.2.13/6 dt.15.07 .2010
RDSO's
letter
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7.
RDSO's letter no. EL/3.2.119 dt.20.12.10
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8.
RDSO's letter no. EL/3.2.19/5 dt.04.05.2011
9.
SMI/0269 issued vide RDSO's

EL/3.1.35/2 (3-phase) dt.18.5.11
letter
10.
RDSO's letter No. EL/3.2.19/7 dated 24.5.11
11.
RDSO'sletter No EL/3.2.19{G) dated 25.4.11
12.
RDSO's letter No EL/2.2.1 dated 15.7.2011
no.
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Maintenance instructions of Brake Hanger

for WAP7 and WAG9 electric locomotives.
Maintenance of Axle Box Bearings for WAP7
and WAG9 locos
Use of cast iron brake block in WAG?
locomotives
Pro~ision of conventional Brake Rigging
Arrangement in 25 KV AC 3 phase Electric
locomotive type WAP7 for higher speed
operation.
Maintenance practice and use/ replacement

of spares/Materials for traction link and j
housing for 3 phase electric locomotive.
Use of maintenance/fitment practices of
equalizer and compensating Beam Pins,
Bush<!s & Cotters in WAG? locomotives.
Failur~ of cattle guard In WAP-5/WAP-7 I
locomotives
Use of Cast Iron Brake block for
WAGS/WAM4 electric locomotives
Maintenance. of Traction motor support i
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plate
and
Bogie
nose to
prevent I
crack/breakage of Traction motor support
plate (Holder for Traction motor suspensionLJ
Provision of modified IP valves of electric ,
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locomotives
Testing of feed pipe circuit on electric !
locomotives
Investigation report for prevention of j
pantograph entanglements.
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Safety instructions to prevent fire in electric locomotives:
1.
RDSO's letter No. EL/0.2.2 dated 27.7.2010
2.
RDSO's
Technical
Circular
No.RDSO/
2010/EL/TC/0103 issued vide letter No.EL/3.1.3
dated 13.10.2010
RDSO's Report No.ELRS/PR/0113 (Rev.'O') of . Report- on prevention of Fire on electric
Aug., 2006
locomotives
RDSO's SMI No.RDSO/ELRS/SMI/ 0327 Re.v'O' Transposition of power cables froml
issued vide letter No. EL/2.2.4 dated 20.01.06
transformer to RSJ block
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3.
4.
Consolidated instructions for prevention of

fire on conventional AC/AC-DC electric !
I
locomotives.
Voltage
Regarding
of
maintenance
Sensing Device{VSD) in AC-DC locos
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No. 2007/Eiect(TRS)/225/10 Misc.
General Manager (Elect)

South Western Railway, Hubli

Western Railway} Mumbai
sub : Modified procedure for manual isolation of bogie without switching 'OFF'
the electronics in three phase locos
Ref : RDSO's letter no. El/3.1.35/2 Electrical dated 10.06.2011 (copy enclosed)
RDSO, vide letter under reference 1 had informed of modification in softwatre done
in processor FLG-1 & FLG-2 & software patch released by CLW to facilitate manual
isolation of bogie without switching OFF the electronics and issued modified instruction
for loco Pilots for manual isolation of bogie without switching 'OFF 1 the electronics in
three phase locos.
Zonal Railways are advised to take following actions:
{i)
Loco Pilots should be intimated about the modified instruction through Driver
notice books/techanical bulletins.
{ii}
A drive should be launched and depute Loco Inspectors for counseling

training of Loco Pilots at lobbies.
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Three phase locos having modified software should be pasted a sticker In both
the cabs for identification of loco Pilots.
as bove.
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Railway Board
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Research, Designs & Standards

Organization, LUCKNO"I.llf- 2.26011
EU3.1.35/2 Electrical
Date: 10.06.2011
Ci'<lef Electiica! Engineer,.

1. Central Railway, Mumooi CST-400 001.
2. ~Jorthern RaHway] .R.aroda Housel Nevv Delh~-110 001.

3. North Central Railway, Subsdarganj, A!fahabad- 211 033
4. Eastern Railway, Fairlie Place; Kolkata -700 001.
5. East Central RaHway, Hazipur-844101.
6. East Coast Railway, Chandrashekharpur, Bhubaneshwar-751016.
7. Sou!hern Railway, Park Town, Chennai-600 003.
$. South Central Railvvay, Secunderabad-500 371.
8. South Eastem R~liway, Garden Reach, Kolk.ata -700 043.
10. South Western Railway, Hubli 580 020 (Karnataka).
11. South East C-entral Railway, Biiaspllr-495004
12. Western F\ailway, Churchgate, Mumbai-400 020.
1:3. West Centra! Railway, Jabalpur-482001.

Sub:
R.ef:
1.
Trouble Shooting Directory of 3-phase electric locomotives Amendment no. 4

GLW letter no. C-D&Dn"/09 dated 13.05.2011.
Vlde ietter reference above, a modification in software has been done in processor F!..G1
& FLG2 and software patch has been released by CLW. to facilitate manJJal isolation of bogi&
.vHhout switching OFF the electronics. After down loading that sofuvare patch it becomes
nec-essary to modify instructions fer dlive.rs for manual isolation of bogie in 3-phase
locomotive$.
2.
At present the procedure of bogie i!Solation in 3-phase loco is as under:
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Stop the tr.ain!Loco.

Open the VCB and !ower the pantograph.
Move BL key frorn D to OFF tl1cll1 to C agair1 toOFF position, the speedometer
light and DOS screen light shoul-d exti!"lgtlish (it means ~hat MCEi~ switched off).
Loco pilot has to put switch no. 154 {provided in S81) on position I for isolation of
Mgie 1 and on position It for isolation of bogie 2.
Put Bl key rn D position.
Selftest and booting of different processor start.
After self test raise panto, C!OSE\ VCB.
lf pressure is below 6.4 Kg!cm2 , build up the pressure and then resume nom1ai
traction.
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The modifted procedure of ~ogie isolation will be :

{a} lf the foco Is running.
Bring the throttle to '0' position.
Open the VCB. Loco will come in Node No. 550.
Select the desired bogie by using configuration switch 154.
Bogie will be isolated after 10 seconds.
(b) If the loco Is stand still.

Bring the throttle to '0' position. Loco will come in Node No. 590.
Select the desired bogie by using configuration switch' 154.
a
Bogie w!l! be isolated after 10 sec.
It is requested that drivers in the Railways may be counselled/trained accordingly once this
software patch is dovm!oaded in the locomotives.
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(Sandeep
Encl: Nil.
s-riva"Stava}
for Director General/Elect.
Copy to:
Secretary (Eiectrical/RS),
Railway Soard. RailBhavan, New Delhl-110001
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(RAILWAY BOARD)
NEW DELHI
No. 2009/Eiect(TRS}/113/2
General Manager (Elect}

. Northern Railway, New Delhi
South West Railway, Hubli

Sub: Movem.ent of electric locomotive involved in accident.

On 01.11.11, loco no. 31095, WAG-9/AQ while working train no. R-GHH dashed with
tractor-trolley at level crossing in between Bharatpur - Dhaurmui Jaghina section/Kota
division of WCR, resulting in bending of one OHE mast and breakage of pantograph on
loco. Joint investigation of the locomotive was carried out by L1 and technical staff at
Gangapur City station. Later on,. the locomotive was directed to home shed as dead
attached in rear of the working loco No. 31107, WAG-9/AQ hauling train no. CA/HL.
However, train had to be stopped during run as catUe g~~ard " F accidental loco was hanging
and rubbing with rail. It was observed that 17 foundation bolts out of 26 were missing and
this fact was recorded in the log book also. The incidence had serious repercussions as
falling or entanglement of cattle guard could have resulted into accident I derailment.
Permitting accidental loco on line by WCR in such unsafe condition has been viewed
seriously by Railway Board.
Zonal Railways are hereby advised to monitor such type incidences at officer's level
and ensure that all safety parameters of the accidental locos are maintained oefore their
movement on line.
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No. 2008/Eiect.(TRS}/440/6/3 ph./FA Vol. Ill

Chittaranjan Locomotive Works] Chittaranjan

Sub: Performance reports being sent by Sheds/Workshops.

It is observed that considerable time is being consumed by Zonal Railway
Headquarters in compiling and sending the performance reports being generated by
sheds/workshops to RDSO causing delay in useful analysis of the same and in taking
decisions.
It is, therefore, advised that Sr. DEEs/CWMs of Electric Loco Sheds/Workshops be
advised to send performance of under trial items and other loco equipment directly to
RDSO to enable them to properly analyse the same on time and take decisions.
In addition, Railways should regularly enter performance feedback data on ROSO web
portal - http:f/10.100.4.63:86 on failure reporting and vendor performance monitoring
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system for all ROSO controlled vendor development items.
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Adviser Elect. (RS)

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~C'P::f?llclll MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

~ ift RAJlWAY BOARD}
No.201l/Elect(TRS)/225/13 Misc.
General Manager (Eiect) 1

Central Railway, Mumbat
. Southern Railway, Chennai
New Delhi, 15th December 2011

South Central Railway} Secunderabad
Sub : Integrity of important operating indices published in Annual Statistical

s.tatement & other reports, monitored by Railway Board.
It is observed that important operating indices like average net load of goods trains,
fuel consumption (SEC}, engine utilization (EKMs/day/engine) and ineffective %age of
Rolling ?tack which appear in ASS as well as monthly evaluation report prepared by statistics
and economics dte of Railway Board taking inputs from ZRiys, are not being
checked/examined before submission to Railway Board through respective statistical
departments of Railways.
It should be appreciated that important decisions are taken based on statistical
data compiled in ASS and inconsistent and incorrect representation of such indices creates
lot of problems.
It is advised that these figures should be personally monitored by branch officers
and any drastic variation in figures should be duly analyzed before submit4rJ.g figures to
Railway Board.
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Director Elect. Engg.(RS}
Railway Board
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Government oi India- Ministry of Railways
Research, Designs & Standards Organization,
LUCKNOVV- 226 01 i
No.EL/3.1.35/2(3 ph)
Date 06/0'1/2012
Chief Electrical Engineer,

1. Central Railway, Mumbai, CST-400 001.
2. Northern Railway, Baroda House, New Delhl-1'1 0001.
3. North Central Railway, Subedar ganj, Allahabad- 211 033
4 EasternRailway, Fairlie Place, Kolkata -700 001.
5. East Central Railway, Hazipur-84410'1.
6. East Coast Railway, Chandrashekharpur, Bhubanesr1War-751016
7. Southern Railway, Park Town, Chennai-600 003.
8. South Central Railway, Secunderabad-500 371.
9. South Eastern Railway, Garden Reach, Kolkata -700 043.
10. South East Central Railway, Bilaspur--495004
11. Western Railway, Churchgate, Mumbai-400 020.
12. West Central Railway, Jabalpur-482001.
Sub: Revision o'F root wear limit on WAP-7 locomotive.

Ref: 1\!lotive power Dte/RDSO letter no. SV.VVAP7 dt. 05/01/2012.
As per RDSO Instruction Bulletin No.MP.!B.80.02.16.01 on wheel
wear management, the service limits for root wear and flange wear of WAP7
locomotives has been specified as 4 mm and 2.5 mm respectively.
In order to increase the permissible service limits for root wear and
flange wear of WAP 7 locomotives, a detailed oscillation trials was conducted
by RDSO and results of oscillation trials were satisfactory.
Thus service Umits of root wear and flange wear for VVAP7 locomotives
are being revised as 6 mm and 3 mm respectively. In above reference Motive
power Dte/RDSO letter no. SV.WAP7 dt. 05/01/2012 is enclosed for
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CC: Secretary (Elect) Railway Board. Rai!Bhavan, 1\Jew Delhi,110001

(Kind Attn: Sri Sumit Bhatnagar DEE/RS "for information please.
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No.SV.WAP7
Date: 05/01/2012
Chief Electrical Engineers,

AI! Zonal Railways J CLW
Sub:
Ref:
Revision of root wear limit on WAP71ocomotive

TestingDte's report no MT-1155/FJar.uary 2012.
1.
As per RDSO's lt')struction Bulletin No.MP.IB.BD.02.16.01 (Rev.01) dated
31.12.2009 on Wheel Wear and Application Management, the service limits for root and
flange wear of WAP7 locomotive wheel having new wheel tread profile( IRS thick) as per
RDSO drawing no. CSL-3040 (Alt2) have been recommended as 4 mm and 2.5 mm
respectively.
2.
RDSO has conducted oscillation trial of WAP7 locomotive to increase the service
limits of worn whee! profile maintaining rdot and flange wear as 6 mm and 3
respectively, on track maintained to C&M-1, Vol-l standard on HWH-DGR section of
Eastern Railway up to a maximum test speed of 1.43 kmph. The results of this oscillation
trial have been found to be satisfactory.
mm
Thus, on the basis of oscillation trial results given in trial report mentioned under
reference above, the servir.e limits of root and flange wear for WAP7 locomotive fitted
with thlck profiie as per RDSO Drawing No.CSL-3040 (Alt.-2) are being revised as 6 mm
root wear and 3 mm flange wear respectively. It is also advised that the performance of
the locos permitted in service beyond the earlier wear limits may be monitored
meticulously by the respective Loco Sheds for a period of at least 6 months and feedback
given to RDSO every month.
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(Anll Kumar)
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For Director General (MP)

Copy to:
1. Secretary (Electric Traction), Railway Board, Rail Bhavan, New De!hi-11 0 001
2. Director Electrical, RDSO
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
(RAILWAY BOARD)
No. 2007/Eiect(TRS)/113/7
General Manager (Elect.)

Southern Railway, Chennar

SUB : Rolling back of trains."

REF : (i} Rly.Bd'sletter no. 94/Safety(A&R)/29/34 dated 22.11.94
{ii} R!y.Bd's letter no. 95/Elect(TRS)/113/2 dated 24.05.96 & 12.1l:98
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{iii) Rly;Bd's letterno, 99/Eiect(TRS)/113/16 dated 15.09.99
(iv) Rly.Bd's letter no. 2004/Eiect(TRS}/113/1 dated 10.03.2004
(v} Rly.Bd's lett,er of even no. dated 24.09.2007
Incidences of trains rolling down on graded sections continue to come to notice. It appears
that that necessary safety precautions issued fro111 Railway Board & RDSO are not being followed
religiously. The instructions issued so far can be summarized as:
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
{v}
Driver not to leave engine when on duty (G.R. 4.61).

Application of A-9 in locomotives in emergency position.
Application of SA-9 in locomotives.
Application of hand brakes in locomotives.
Wedging of wheels on locos to prevent rolling down using wedges.
It is desired that a 15 days special drive be launched to cover all the instructions issued
from Board, RDSO and standard procedures laid down by Zonal Railways, deputing RS I RSO
officers and supervisors covering all electric loco running staff. Also ensure the following on electric
locos, owned as well as operated in their Railways:
{i)
(il}
4 nos of wooden wedges as per RDSO's approved design.

All locomotives have hand brakes/parking brakes provided and in working condition.
Report on the completion of the drive may be communicated.
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Adviser. Elect. {RS}

Railway Board
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
(RAILWAY BOARD)
No. 2005/Sig.I!PWS/1
(DU~AGC)
New Delhi, 19.01.2012
Vol.ll Pt.
General Manager (Electrical) & General Manager (S& T)
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Central Railway, Mumbai

Northern Railway,. New Delhi
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We:st CJ9Dtraf Railway , Jabalpur
Sub: Deployment of TPWS on Delhi-Ag;~ .secti~n- steps for improving

QP~.r~tlonal. performance. .
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Commerciaf s~rvice trials of T'PWS ori Delhi-Agra section are in progress since July,
2010. lnftially, only 3 trains were covered to gain experience and to take corrective action
wherever necessary. Based on experience gained,. following directions are iss wed to monitor the
performance, training of shed and running staff and n1aintenance of. on board. equipment on a
regular basis.
As on 31 61 Dec., 2011, following trains have been nominated with defined lfnl<s to make
use of TPWS equipped locomotives for commercial trial runs.
3
4
5
6
7
12155/12156
12189/12190
12279112280
12447/12448
12779/12780'
12823/12824
14211/14212
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Daily
Daily
6 Days weekly
Daily
Daily
Daf!y
With deployment of more locomotives, additional trains would be considered after

making suitable. links.
1. Monitoring :
(a) Sr. DEE(RSO) and TLCs should ensure that these trains are worked by deploying only .
TPWS equipped locomotives. A list of TPWS equipped locos is enclosed as
An nexu re-I.
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(b) The loco pilots should be advised to record all defects of TPWS noticed enroute in the
log book and also in the Defect Register at the time of 'Signing Off' in the lobby.
(c) Daily performance report of each incident shall be sent to concerned GEEs, CSTEs
and Signal & Electrical Otes. of the Board jointly signed by TLC and SE/Signa! control.
This positron shall be analysed by CSTE/IRPMU with the technfcat support from OEM
and RDSO and regular weekly reports shall be submitted jointly by Elect. and S&T
directorates in the format, which has already been circulated ~Ide Board's letter No.
2005/Sig/TPWS/1 (DLl-Agra) dt. 9.9.2010 and 19.11.2010. The format is appended as
Annexure-fA
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2. Training:
(a) Separate training shall be organized by !RPMU wlth the assistance of OEM and
RDSO for the maintenance staff in the foco s'heds and running staff including Us of
NR, NCR & WCR in the next fortnight.
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of
loco pilots/Us in the various training
(c) Training material including s.oftware: an(j power poin(pr~sentatioll COs shall be made
:availablefo t~e lraininfi Centres, where running staff shaH be trained in TPWS. A set
of such training c;os. be also given to the crew booking lobbies, whi.ch should contain
FAQs TPWS tn KBC forni.ai...
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(d) All lotos with TPWS should be provided with a s.tickeT bringing out clearly in brief
actioh to be taken by Loco Pilots for working on TPWS.
. (e) A lecture on TPWS system and its working shall

loco pilots by the training institutes.
be illc!uded in the training module of
. 3. Maintenance:
(a) The loco trip shed should ensure that locomotive is turned out with TPWS equipment
.in_w.or:kJng,...or-d-$r-..--'P:te-sf::te6k-Hs-t-ef-someritemr,whit:l'rare re"qOirecr f6 "be ensured
before the loco is turned out for traffic is attached at> Armexure~!l.
(b) The system provided on the locomotives i.e the BTM, antenna, on board computer,
BMI, Driver Machine Interface, Tacho Meter/speed sensor, inter sub system wiring
and conduits, track interface and circuit breakers, should be clearly identified at the
time of carrying out the wor.k 'by suitably marking them in a specific colour. Shed staff
needs to be sensitized to ensure intactnets of the TPWS equipment
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(c) The locos should be turned out duly tested for TPWS at. appropriate level.
(d) For analysis and corrective actiof'l on the dBfeots noticed during the run, the event log
data along with location/time stamping should be down loaded immediately at the next
trip/loco shed using portable maintenance terminal designed for this purpose. The
locations for each train is given In Annexure-IlL Sr. DSTE should organize a system of
down ioading and evaluation by !RPMU-and RDSO and forwarding the copy to the
Board.
(e) The mainter1ance schedule for U1e syst~m should be made available by IRPMU in
consultation with RDSO after obtaining requiremE;nts from OEM and finalised.
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&Running) headed by AEE may be nominated to maintain and monitor TPWS system
in the shed. The Sr. DEE of the shed should interact with CSTE/IRPMU for any
assistance.
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Name of the wo1k

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Cost(Rs in
Crore)
179.96
Route
326.
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Basin Bridge JIFA.ra.kkonam (slow line)

Train protection warning s)'lltem (TPWS) on
high density network route
30,.81
67
HowrahKharagpur~ Tatanagar - TPWS
170.60
250
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183.74
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179.49
414
80
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878.37
1557
333
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Cost (fu in
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Route
Km
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2
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SER
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WR Mumbai Central-Virar-Vadodara Ahemdabad: TPWS (500 rkm)
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Ghaziabad-TundJa-Kanpur - TPWS (414

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Sub-total
B. TPWS work~ sanctioned iu :wll-12 (Winter sessiou)
5
NCR
Name of the work
S.No Railw
ay
ER
NR
NR
SR
SR
Provision of Train Protection and Warning

System on balanoeAutomatic Signalling and
Im~?Cztant EMU routes on Howarh and
Sealdah divisions of Eastern Railway.
136.37
Prov.lsian ofTrah1 Protection and Warning

System on Automatic Block Stgnalling
routes of Delhi Area up to Ghaziabad and
Nizamuddin,
Provision ofTrain Protection and Warning
Systemon Delhi (ex:)- Amba!a- Amritsar
seotion on Northern Railway.
133.02
Provision of Train Protection and Warning

System on A..."rakkonam-Jolarpatti section on
Southern Railway.
Provision Train Protection and Warning
System on Chennai Beach-TambaramChhengalpattu section an Southern Railway.
of
SCR Provision of Train Protection and Warning

Systetn on Automatic Signalling seatian on
Secundrabad division South Central
Railway.
CR Provision of Train Protection and Warning
System on Pune -Lonavala- Karjat section
ofCentta.l Railway
NCR Provision of Train Protection and Wam!ng
System on Kanpur-Muga!sarai section.on
North Central Railway,
Kill
327
EJect Loco. .EMU

ral<e
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enipmen
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168
II
I
118
293
90
j'
424
140.83
40
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150
112,32
275
.
60
42.63
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112.46
110
286
40
48.52
78
100
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351
125
NCR Provision ofTrain Ptott:Jction and Warning

System on Agra- Gwalier seatian an North
Central Railway.
80.68
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1.75
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SER'' Provision of Train Protection and Wruning
78.18
97
175
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on South Eastern Railway,
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1469
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3397
1802
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S.No. Railwa
Area Covered
Route
Elect Loco
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CR
Pune~Lonavala~Kaj.rat
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Sealdah-Howrah~Khana,
Suburban
Area (SDAH-Dumdurri-Dankuni, Bellur- Bandel, SheoraphuliTarkeshwar, Bandel- Shaktigarh, SDAH-Ranaghat, DumDumBa;casat-Ba.shirhat, Ballygaunge-Baruipur-Diamond Harbor,
Ballygunge-Budge E!udge, Baruipur- Jaynagar Majilpur, RauaghatShantipur, Ranaghat-K.NJ, Ranaghat-Bangaon-Barasat; NaihatiBandel, Sonarpur-Canning)
653
25
268
NR
Delhl-Narela-Panipat-Ambala-Ludhiana-Jalandb.arOmtt-Amritsar,
Suburban Area (Delhi-New Delhi-Sahibabad-Delhi Shahadata..
Delhi, Anand Vihar-Sahibabad-Ghaziabad, Tilak BridgeNizamudin, Nizamudin-Patelnagar-Dayabasti, Delhi-Shakurbasti)
542
333
90
SR
Basin Bridge Jn-Araklwnrun (slow line), Arrakkonam-Jolarpattai,

Chennai Beach-Tambaram-Chhengalpattu
277
275
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110
286
40
347
500
355
890
380
62
20
20
3397
1794
560
SCR SCwFalaknuma, SC~Ligampalli, SCwMaulali, SC-Bolaram, Hussain

Sagar- Hydrebad
Howrah-Kharagpur- Tatanagar -Chakardharptrr

WR Mmnbai Central-Virar-Vadodara- Ahemdabad
NCR Ghazia.bad-Tundla-Kanpur- Mughalsarai,
Agra- Gwalior
Total
7
8
SER
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Electric locos proposed for TPWS fitment {1st Phase} as on 01.01.12

RAILWAY
SHED
30
CR
BSL
AQ
KYN (AC+DC)
HWH
91
MGS
GMO
GZB
46
ER
ECR
NR
NCR
SR
WAP4
WAP5
WAP7
WAG9
95
45
77
8
31
52
39
43
66
40
10
94
23
47
60
11
TATA
SECR
WR
Total
Grand Total
75
4
BNDM
SRC
BIA
70
BRC
57
75
170
23
2
TKD
WCR
79
JHS
CNB
AJJ
LGD
83
96
RPM
SER
WAG7
LDH
ED
SCR
WAP1
35
ET
NKJ
28
39
74
. 64
626
69
45
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315
710
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Electric loos proposed for TPWS fltmentJn Phase-ll as
on 010112
RAILWAY
CR
SHED
WAG5
AlB
BSL
104
ECoR
60
ASN
36
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68
29
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110
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101
ANGL
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NR
NCR
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LDH
CNB
139
1"17
JHS
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91
AJJ
SR
WAG7
AQ
KYN
ER
WAG5
HAfHB
ED
71
RPM
BZA
53
96
42
SCR
113
KZJ
TATA
SER
SECR
BNDM
BKSC
46
BIA
14
BRC
55
17
113
36
WR
BL
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TKO
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ET
89
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NKJ
Tot~.tl
Grand TTL
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638
524
756
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAilWAYS
{RAilWAY BOARD}
No. 2004/Eiect{TRS)/440/19
Genera! Manager( Electrical)
Director General (Ele.ct.]

SOLith Central Railway,,Secunderabad
RDSO, Manak Nagar, Lucknow

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Indian Railway Project Management Unit
IRCOT Complex, Shivaji Bridge
New Delhi- 110001
SUB
: Train Protection and Warning System {TPWS) on New Delhi- Agra Cantt.
section - Nomination of Electrlc Locomotives
Train Protection and Warning system (TPWS) is a microprocessor based safety

system; developed as per International Safety Standards to provide on appropriate
technological aid to the Loco Pilots of a train to prevent Signal Passing At Danger (SPAD}
situations for avoiding accidents due to human error. It gives information about target speed
to the loco pilot inside the cab on the basis of signal aspect and other interlocking transmitted
to cab.
TPWS has been provided on 10 WAP7 locos based at ELS/GZB which are being
deployed in service trials in coaching links on NR/NCR since July'2010. During the meeting
held on 27.09.2011 at Railway Board, it has been decided to provide 35 TPWS equipments on
WAP71ocos. The distribution of 35 TPWS equipment on W;..\P7 locos shall be as under:
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equipn'lent and deploy them on coaching links of trains being run on New Delhi - Agra
sections for service trials.
Central and South Central Railways are advised to avail necessary technical and other
relevant Inputs from RDSO and Northern Railway.
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Th~ General Manager, ~neral Manager, .. ~~neral Manager,
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Centrnl Rail:way,
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Eastern Rail'l\'ay,
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Sub: - Strategy and time schedule for completion of '~Trafu Protection.& Warning
System" (TPWS) works sanctioned during 2010-11.
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Ref: - Pink book (2010-11) item nos.- 438 (NCR), 468 (ER\ 355 (SER), 378 (WR)
the
Board (ML) has approved

strategy to be adopted ~ti time schedule for expeditious
completion of "Train Protection & :Warning System't. (TPWS) as under:~
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Signal~ ~uipments including relays, cables etc.', shall be prepat'ed and
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_Jf$~,!Y~:rE of the Railway or authority nominated by him.
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executed by the CEE of the Railwa.y:"or-au.:tho.rit-:notninated by h1m. Schedule
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pertaining to 'TPWS Track sicie Equipments & installations including Supply &
instaUation of all reCjuired ~~gn~lling equipments inclu~fing relays, c~bles etc,'
shall. be executed by the CSli
of the Railway or. authority nominated by him.
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Board ;Eqhipments & instl2J.llation', 'TPWS Track side Equipments & installations
including Supply &'-installation of all required Signalling equipments including
relays/~ables etc.' betWeen C.EE and CSTE respectively.
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S.No.
GZB/NR
Status
LGD/SCR
Status
AQ/CR
30207
Fitted
30239
Fitted
30296
Fitted
30210
Fitted
30276
Fitted
30302
Fitted
30211
Fitted
30240
Fitted
30268
Fitted
30215
Fitted
30272
Fitted
30267
Fitted
30216
Fitted
30238
Fitted
30243
Fitted
30289"
Fitted
30254
Fitted
30253
Fitted
30255
Fitted
30261
Fitted
30256
Fitted
30275
Fitted
10
30257
Fitted
30273
Fitted
Fitted
30237
Fitted
Status
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3Q220
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30217"
Fitted
30259
Fitted
13
30234
Fitted
30312
Fitted
14
30242
Fitted
30260
Fitted
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30235
Fitted
16
30249 .
Fitted
30209
Fitted
17
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GZB
LGD
Total fitted=14
17
14
AQ
Total
35
Total fitted=4
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
(RAilWAY BOARD)
No.2008/Eiect.(TRS)/440/23
The General Manager (Eelct.)

All Zonal Railways
SUB : Missing coaching electric loco links

It is reported to Railway Board that electric locos deployed on coaching links are not
being sent as per their links and proper attention to locos are not being given. This leading to
operational problems like Shortage of coaching locos in owning Railway, deployement of
freight locos in Passenger service, loss of punctuality of trains, improper attention to locos etc.
In. this regard, the following instruction, should strictly be adhered by all Zonal
Railways to maintain the discipline.
(f)
Coaching locos are to be deployed only as per approved links, any deviation
should be recorded in control office and only with the approval of CELE of the
Zonal Railway.
(ii)
Whenever missing links is to be operated, proper intimation to the owning

Railways should be conveyed by Operating Rly, quoting relevant reasons.
(iii)
Dy CEE/OPs of Operating and Owning Railways shall regaularly analyse the

reasons for missing links and remedial measures be taken accordingly.
(iv)
Inspection Schedules of the electric locos must be followed strittly, in view of

the Safety requirement. No loco shall be allowed to coaching trains which is
overdue for inspection.
(v)
Regular review of coaching lin)<s is to be done for optimum utilization of

coaching electric locos.
Zonal Railways are advised to strictly follow the above instructions and send
compliance to this office.
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(RAILWAY BOARD)
New Delhi, dated 10.02..2012

No.2011/Eiect.(TRS)/138/9
The Genera\ Manager tElect.)
Chittaranjan Locomotive Works

Chittara njan.
The General Manager (Elect.)

All Zonal Rai\vvays.
SUB : Dispatching of Electric \o.cos from CLW and POH workshops
It has been reported to Railway Board that the e\ectr"tc locomotives are being sent to
POH workshops in dead condition for overhaullng. Similarly newly turned out eleotdc loco5
ex. CLW ,..e sometime sent to th nominated Railway/Shed In. dead/defective conditiOn
This practice must be stopped immed\ate\y.
Instructions were already issued in this regard, along with deliberations during every
POH coordination meetings. The following instructions are once again reiterated:
(i)
New Electric locos turned out from CLW should be sent to their nominated RaHway/Shed
in working condition. In case of failure en route, it i5 the respon>ibil ity of ClW to rectify
the problem. CLW to ensure.
zonal Railways to ensure that Electdc locos are send to POH workshops in working
(i\)
condition.
All POH workshops should ensure that all electric locomotives after POH/MTR are
(iii)
dispatched in working condition to their base shed/Riy.
Zonal railways and CLW are advised to comply the above instructions religiously, any
deviation required, if any, should b done wlth the approval of Board only. pOH shops and
Railways shall inform Board in case of any deviations.
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Government of India- Ministry of Railways
Research, Designs & Standards Organization

LUCKNOW -226011.
No. EU3.1.14
Dated: 26.3.12
Chief Electrical Engineers,

1. Central Railway, Mumbai CST- 400 001.
2. Eastern Railway, Fairlie Place, Calcutta- 700 001

Northern Railway, Baroda House, New Delhi-110 001
Southern Railway, Park Town, Chennai-600 003
5. South Central Railway, Rail Nilayam, Secunderabad -500 071
6. South Eastern Railway,Garden Reach,Calcutta-700 043
7. Western Railway, Churchgate, Mumbai-400 020
8. East Cost R?ilway, Chandrashekharpur, Bhubaneshwar- 751 016.
9. North Central Railway, Hasting Road, Allahabad-211 001.
10. East Central Railway, Hazipur-844101 (Bihar)
11. South Western Railway, Hublt-580023
12. West Central Railway, Jabalpur-482001
13. South East Central Railway, Bilaspur-495004
14. Chittranjan locomotive Works, Chittranjan, -713331 0N.B.)
3.
4.
Sub: Use of existing pressure switches for sensing A9, SA9 and BP drop in
Vigilance Control Device application for tap changer locomotives.
Ref: (i) This office letter even no. dated 29-9-11.

(ii) This office letter even no. dated 17-11-11.
(ii) Sr.DEE/TRS/JHS letter No. JHS/RS/ T-27/SS Dt. 27-10-11
1. Vide this office letter under reference (i) above, it was advised to use existing
pressure switches P1, P2 and SWC in place of providing separate pressure switches
for VCD application.
2. Sr.DEE/TRS/JHS vide letter under reference at (iii) has informed that there may be
problems in using the existing pressure switches. Further RDSO vide this office letter
under reference at (ii) sought comments from zonal Railways on the issues raised by
Sr.DEE/TRS/JHS and on circuit modification for SWC proposed by RDSO.
3. Regarding the proposed modification of .swc circulated vide this office letter even
no. dated1'7-11-11, Railways reported that if SWC is disconnected from wire no. 914
and directly connected to wire no. 700, relay Q50 will not de-energise and LSB will
not glow if C145 is welded or jammed mechanically while going from Braking mode
to Traction mode and crew will not be able to monitor correct operation of reverser,
CTF or C-145, which is unsafe.
4. Based on the comments received from Zonal Railways it has been further decided
that:
.> Existing P-1 & P-2 pressure switches can be used in place of providing separate
pressure switches for sensing A9 application and BP drop. It is not recommended to
lose the CCLSA fuse by drivers from the safety point of view hence the supply of P1
and P2 pressure switches shall be through CCLSA fuse only.
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Keeping in view the problems stated in para 3.0 above, the proposed modification of
SWC circulated vide this office letter even no. dated17-11-11 is not considered fit for
issue and separate pressure switch for sensing SA-9 application to be provided by
Railways.
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accordance with the specification of VCD for existing orders.
Enci:Nu
.Copy to:
Secretary(Eiectrical/RS),
Railway Board,
RaiiBhawan
New Delhi-11 0001
Encl: Nil
(Sandeep Srivastava)
for Director General (Elect.)
For information please
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for Director General (Elect.)
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Organization, LUCK.!"! OW- 226011
Date: 28-03-2012
Chief Electrical Engineers:

1. Central Railway, Mumbai CST 400 001
2. East Central Railway, Hazipur- 844 101
3. East coast Railway, Chandrashekharpur1 Bhubneshwar-751 016
4. Eastern Railway, Fairlie Palace, Kolkata-700 001
5. North Central Railway, Subedarganj, Allahabad- 2.11 033
6. Northern Railway( Baroda House, New Delhi-110 001
7. South Central Railway( Secunderabad-500 071
8. South East Central Railway, Bi!aspur- 495 004
9. South E9stern Railway, Garden Reach, Kofkata-700 043
10. Southern Railway, Park Town, Chennai-600 003
11. West Central Railway, Jabalpur -482 001
12. Western Railway, Church Gate1 Mumbai-400 020.
Sub:
Revision of AOH periodicity of WAP4 class of electric locos equipped with Hitachi TMs
Ref: Railway Board's letter No: 2007/Eiect (TRS)/138/1 Pt.
dt 20/03/2012(copy enclosed)
Considering RDSO's recommendations, Board(ML) have approved the implementation of periodicity of

AOH of 18 months as against existing 12 months for WAP4 class of locomotives on all India basis for a
period of 2 years on trial basis.
Railways are therefore advised to implement, with immediate effect, the revised AOH periodicity
of 18 months 10 days on all WAP4 class of locomotives on trial basis for a period of two years. The
performance of these locos should be monitored critically by Rlys/sheds. Each & every case of
failure/UUOs/arisings and performance summary should be recorded by homing sheds, for which
necessary formats are enclosed at Annexure-I for guidance.
The performance feedback of locos undertaken AOH at 18 months interval may be submitted to
RDSO every 6 months in above mentioned format followed by consolidated performance feedback after
completion of 2 years trial along with recommendations for regular implementation for study and
submitting final recommendations by RDSO to Board.
DA: As above.
(Ishaq K mn
For Director General Std/Eiect
Copy to:
Secretary (Electrical), Railway Board 1 Rail Bhawan, New Oelhi-01
(Kind Attention to Sri Sumit Bhatnagar, DEE/RS): For kind information please.
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INDIA
~ +i;;fl~ll MINISTRY Of RAILWAYS
~ ~ RAILWAY BOARD}
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No. 2005/Eiect(TRS}/440/23
New Delh11 dated : 04.04.2012



Sub : Summer & Monsoon preparedness and general instructions to Loco

Pilots on three phase electric loeos
Ref : Board's. letter of even no. dated 10.02.2012
In addition to instructions regarding Summer & Monsoon preparedness issued

vide Board's letter under reference, following checks/actions are also to be carried out
by Loco Pilots in respect to three phase electric locos :
(i)
Feel the axle boxes temperature during stops.
(ii)
Check availability of fire extinguishers in locos.
(iii)
Check for any leakage of transformer oil from transformer, traction

converter, MPH circuit and other accessories.
(Jv)
Check transformer oil and traction converter oil in gauge glass between
minimum and maximum level.
(v)
If one auxiliary converter is isolated, then as per TSD, switching OFF & ON
electronics is advised once for normalizing the working of auxiliary
converter. Since the isolation of auxiliary converter r~duces the

ventilation level, it is prudent that, in summers, switching 01=F & ON of
electronics should be tried again later on during stops, to normalize the
working of auxiliary converter.
Besides above, following instructions are also to be followed by Loco Pilots while
working on three phase electric locos to curb the loco failures on line:
(i)
OJ should be immediately dosed once again if it trips on run after reading

and acknowledging the fault I disturbance message on DDS
Should the OJ trip again on converter disturbance and no automatic

bogie isolation is observed, manual Isolation of the culprit bogie be
done in running condition without switching OFF/ON electronics and
loss of time.
{ii)
Slow creation of pressure could be because of leakage from Air drier. In

such a scenario, the air drier be isolated immediately.
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{iii}
Pressure drop may also occur due to VCD getting activated due to being
defective. Isolate the VCD and look for reasons for malfunctioning at the
neXt stop station to avoid further detention in the block section. VCD
isolation cari be done using switch 237.1
(iv)
In case Angle transmitter goes defective, i~mediately switch over to

manual mode using switch 152 in running condition. There is no need to
stop.
{v)
MCB 127.7 in SB2 needs to be checked first during Brake Electronic$

failure.
(vi)
Application I release of parking brakes can be through pneumatic panel,

BPPBJ release sp'indle at the time of starting or engine on train.
(vii)
Regulated use of sander (PSA) instead of continuous use is

recommended. Continuous use of sander is not only ineffective but
could also lead to MR drop.
(viii)
Timely attention to Pll battery messages so that loco does not shut down
with PI message later on: Tripping ofbattery charger MCB 100 invariably
leads to Pll battery messages. Switching ON MCB 100 has to be done
with DJ in OFF condition.
(ix)
Any fault message in DDS should not be acknowledged without reading

and follow up as suggested. Once acknowledged, the message gets lost.
(x)
Any such messages requiring train to stop, efforts should be made to

clear the block section in coasting and then attention to the message can
be given.
(xi)
3~Phase MCB in HB~l/HB2 in tripped condition can be put in ON once to

restore an equipment. Two different mechanisms to put ON a tripped
MCB are available for ABB and MG make MCB's whlch should be clearly
understood. Restoring the MCB does not require switching OFF/ON of
the electronics system.
{xii)
PI message have to. be immediately acted upon & course of action Is also
in. DDS. Pll message need not be acted Immediately except for
battery voltage low I MCB 100 tdpped. PI message come with a red
flashing of LSFI in addition to BPFA.
availa~le
(xiii}
Configuration switch 160 restricts loco speed to 15 kmph & can be

corrected without switching electronics OFF/ON in much lesser time.
However, the loco has to be dead stopped before operating switch 160.
Zonal Railways are also advised to update the respective TSOs' of 3~Phase locos
adopted by Zonal Railways based on RDSO's latest Instructions issued vide letter no.
El/3.1.35/2 Electrical dated 04.04.12 and counsel all running staff in lobbies, training
schools, on line etc. accordingly.
C]?l~
(Su~atnagar)
. Oir. Elect. Engg, (RS)

Railway Board
e-mail: dir.rsrb@gmail.com
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
(RAILWAY BOARD)
No. 2011/Eiect{TRS)/113/4
General Manager (Elect.)

Metro Railway, Kolkata

SUB : Action Plan to reduce SPAD cases.

REF: Board's letters No.2009IE1ect(TRS)I113I2 dated 08.10.2010, 28.12.2010, 23.11.2011,
16.01.2012
Hon'ble MR has expressed his concern about the increased number of Signal Passing A
Danger (SPAD) cases in the recent past, which is a serious cause of concern and advi!>ed to reiterat1
the instructions for monitoring and inspections both at the Boards' and the field level.
The instrctions issued from time to time are once again reiterated, each and every case o
SPAD should be thoroughly investigated to arrive at the route cause and to initiate corrective.
preventive action. Zonal Railways should take following action to arrest this trend.
(i)
The cases of SPAD I accidents on the Zonal Railway including cases of other Zona
Railways should be discussed in the training centr~s for mass awareness. Details o
all accident cases can be obtained from website http://sims.railnet.gov.inL
It should be made as a part of training module for all courses.
(ii)
Pamphlets should be issued, in lines of safety bulletin, narrating accident cases an1
action to be taken by Crew to avoid such occurances.
(iii}
ALPs need to be counseled for applying emergency brakes by opening RS valv'

quickly in case they find lack of alertness on the part of Loco Pilot while approachini
signals.
{iv}
Close monitoring of duty hours and periodical rests must be ensured. CM5
wherever provided should be fully utilized. Increased interaction with famil
members of crew for bringing about an awareness of the need for proper rest at thr
home station. The working of Welfare Inspectors deputed for each lobby to br
closely monitored.
(v)
Proper learning road of the crew in all section of their jurisdiction must be ensurec
Also ensure that running staff are booked on all the routes so that their LR does no
become overdue.
(vi)
Intensive foot plate inspections by Officers I Supervisors to be done especially a

"Vee" hours on Goods trains. Officials on foot plate should ensure that ALP's ar
calling out signals loudly and LP's are also acknowledge the same.
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(RAILWAY BOARD)
No. 2002/Eiect.{TRS)/113/1
New Delhi, Dated: 12.11.2007
General Manager (Elect.),

Central Railway; Mumbai
North Eastern Railway, Gorakhpur
North Western Railway, Jaipur

North Central Railway1 Allahabad
North East Frontier Railway, Guwahati
South Western Railway/ Hubli
Sub : Timely communication of accidents/unusual occurrences.

~ef-:
This office letter of even no. dated 05.03.02.
Instances of delayed communication or non~communication of information on

serious train accidents/derailmentsiOHE breakdown/fire in loco/coaching stock continue
to come to notice, notwithstanding that instructions have been reiterated several times
and last Issued vide letter referred above. Procedure to be followed for communication
to Railway Board by Zonal Railways in case of the .following is given below
1. Collisions involving electric hauled trains.
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2. Derailment of an electric hauled passenger train.
3. (a) Abnormal conditions such as goods train derailments, OHE failures likely to
affect Main I branch lines for more than 4 hours.
(b) Electric loco/EMU/OHE/Traln lighting cases involving delays beyond
4 hours.
(c) Grid failures likely to disrupt traffic for over 4 hours.
4. Fire involving Electric locoiEMU/MEMU/Coaches/Metro Rail, Kolkata
Offk:erswho shalf communicate informf!tion to Bo$lrd
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CELE -for all accident related matters, Loco break downs & any general disorder
on the system
CEDE - for OHE I Grid failure incidences
CESE; - for all Coaching I EMU I MEMU I Metro incidences
In the event of any of the functional HODs as above not being available/
CEEs shall instruct other functional HOD or Deputy to ensure that information is
communicated timely.

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Kindly acknowledge receipt of this letter.
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
"W~ MINISTRYOFRAILWAYS
(~ i!Rf RAILWAY BOARD)
No.2012./Eiect.(TRS)/113/4
General Managers
All Indian Railways

SUB : Incidents of Signal Passing At Danger (SPAD)
Increasing trend of SPAD cases is. a cause of concern. Hon'ble MR has emphasized
.that Safety has to be accorded highest pri~rity. In some cases, SPAD has led to collisions
and derailments resultir:ig in immense loss of precious h.uman life and Railway assets. In
addition to the instructions issued from time to time, important directives are once again
.
reiterated below:
(i) ..
Each.~nd every case of SPAD should be thoroughly investigated to arrive at

the root cause and to initiate necessary corrective I preventive actions.
(ii)
Close monitoring of duty hours and periodical rests must be ensured. CMS,
wherever provided should be fully utilized.
(iii)
Increased interactioA with family members of the crew for bringing about
awareness on the need for proper rest at the home station. 10 hour rule
should be strictly adhered. Identify the bad sections which should be
monitored closely.
{iv)
Running staff should be counseled on the use of Mobile phones and

alcohol policy~ Ambush checks to be conducted to sensitize the issue and to
. check the alertness of the crew. Railways to ensure that Breathanalyser
test equipment as per RDSO's specification are available at all lobbies and
tests are being carried out at the time of 'Signing On' and Signing Off'.
(v)
Fitment of VCD on all locos and its proper functioning should be ensured by
all Zonal Railways.
{vi}
Ensure that the cases of SPAD I accidents on the Railways including cases
of other Zonal Railways should be discussed in the training centres for mass
awareness. ltshould,preferably be made a part of training module for all
courses.
(vii)
Pamphlets should be issued, ln lines of safety bulletin 1 narrating accident

cases and action to be taken by Crew to avoid such occurences.
(viii)
ALPs need to be counseled for applying emergency brakes by opE?ning RS
valve quickly in case they find lack of alertness on the part of LocCf'PIIot
while approaching signals.
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(ix)
Proper learning road (LR) of the crew in all section of their jurisdiction must
be ensured. Also ensure. that running staff are booked on all the routes by
rotation so that their LR does not become overdue.
(x)
Intensive foot plate inspections by Officers I Supervisors to be done

especially at "Vee" hours on Goods trains. Officials on foot plate should
ensure that ALPs are calling out signals loudly and LPs are also
acknowledging the same.
(xi)
Condition of Crew booking lobbies and Running rooms should be

monitored and improved as per existing instructions, to ensure proper
quality of rest.
(xii)
Proper feedback mechanism for acknowledgement of any unusual

incidents reported by the running staff and action taken thereafter should
be implemented.
(xiii)
Officers should check the knowledge of the Inspectors & Trainers and their
regular training must be ensured for being conversant with latest
modifications, new equipments etc.,
(xiv)
All Loco Sheds should ensure that all safety items are being checked and
same are in working order as per the instructions issued by CLW/RDSO.
Working of all Safety equipment should be ensured before dispatching the
locos for traffic service.
(xv)
Effective night inspections at every level should be ensured with

immediate effect.
(xvi)
LPs/ALPs should be trained through properly tailored initial, refresher and

reorientation training regimen so that they are well equipped to cope with
modem technological initiatives.
A report should be submitted to the Board within a month's time showing the action
taken on the above aspects.
~f'Y)~
(Kul Shushan) '3/. S 1'Member Electrical

Railway Board
Copy to: Chief Electrical Engineers, All Electrified Zonal Railways

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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
(RAILWAY BOARD)
No. 2012/Eiect (TRS)/113/2
New Delhi, dated: 18.06.2012
General Manager {Elect.)

;,

East Coast Railway, Bhubaneshwar
North Central Railway, Allhabad

SUB : Side collision between train no. 18006 On I<RPU-HWH Express ~nd Goods train
E/BRN/TATA at km. 513/15 of JSG Station yard on JSG-ROU Section of CKP
Division of SERiy at about 0200 hrs of 23.11.2011.
REF
(i) CRS/South Eastern Circle's Final report no. T.11019/37 I /SEC/2011-12/1542

Dt 20.03.2012
The following recommendation is made by CRS/South Eastern Circle, pertaining to electrical

directorate, in his final report into the side collision between train no. 18006 Dn KRPU-HWH Express
and Goods train E/BRN/TATA at km. 513/15 of JSG Station yard on JSG-ROU Section of CKP Division of
SERiy at about 0200 hrs of 23.11.2011.
9.2.5
During 'Road learning' of crew, special emphasis must be given for accfimatization with
signals located in 'Right Hand Side'. Railways must also issue the fist of signals located in.
'Right Hand Side'~ section wise, for ready and regular reference by the crew.
Zonal Railways are advised to take necessary action accordingly.
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(S~Bnatnagar)
Director, Elect. Engg.(RS)

Railway Board
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(~ ~ RAILWAY BOARD)
No. 2007 /Eiect(TRS)/440/8
New Delhi, Dated 04.07.12


West Ce11tral Railway, Jabalpur
Sub: Counselling of running staff to avoid online failures on account of SIV.
Line failures on account of 180 KVA SIV are still taking place wherein crew fails to
troubleshoot or takes excessive time. It is also observed that even Ll's & TLC's fail to correctly guide
the crew in case of line failures. ln this regard following instructions issued by RDSO time to time are
reiterated for strict compliance by all Rlys.
1. Re-setting of SIV (Ref: RDSO letter no
Ell 1.2.9.1/Main dated 08.06.12)
(a) Loco pilots put HBA 'OFF' position and then in 'ON' position for resetting of SJV in case of
intermittent tripping and after putting HBA OFF/ON, some time fault gets eliminated and SIV
is re-energized. This generally takes 05-15 minutes because by keeping HBA 'OFF' position,
not only lowers the pantograph but it also de-energies !P magnet valve provided iii brake
panel for DBR/ VCD thereby resulting in application of emergency brakes through E-3
emergency valve and loss of BP & MR pressure.
(b) For resetting of SIV, a separate push button type SIV reset switch has already been provided
on the SIV panel by all the manufacturers as per RDSO's standardization scheme in all the
units (except older version TCD, Kit-2 & Kit-3, which are less than 10% of total population).
It is advised that all crew should be counseled to first press SIV reset switch provided on the
panel for resetting of SIV instead of HBA "OFF/ON'. If fault does not get cleared by pressing SJV reset
switch then only HBA 'OFF/ON' should be resorted to after closing isolating cock of IP magnet valve
provided on brake panel to prevent BP & MR air pressure loss and position of cock should be
normalized after putting HBA 'ON'.
2. Segregation of fault (Internal & External fault}

(a} In case of any fault (either internal or external fault), the SIV makes 3-4 restart attempts
within 01 minute depending upon nature of fault before finally energizing QSIT relay and
tripping the circuit (lreaker. If tripping of DJ takes place through QSIT, LSSIT and LSCHBA
lamp will glow on driver desk. QSIT relay energisation can be due to either internal or
external fault.
(b) Nature of fault whether internal or external can only be ascertained by Loco Pilots by
observing indication on the display panel of S!V. When fault occurs inside the S!V, internal
fault lamp glows and when fault occurs on the input /load side i.e. auxiliary motor &
associated circuits) including faults such as Earth Fault, Output single phasing, Over load, etc
the external fault lamp glows.
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indication
of
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Fault"
comes ON
Instructions for the driving crew

This indicates that fault is inside the SIV. Normally such faults cannot be tackled on
line, unless the fault is transient. Driver should press SIV reset button provided on
panel and energizethe locomotive and if successful, work the train.
!f (S!V trips} unsuccessful, turn OFF & ON the battery for few seconds (after closing
isolating cock of !P magnet valve) and energize the locomotive and if successful, work
the train.
If fan fault is displayed, the driver should reset MCB (provided
on SIV panel) and try.
If over temperature fault is displayed, driver should reset SIV once, then close DJ after
10 minutes. If SIV picks up normally, driver can work further and clear the block
section after reporting to TLC.
Action should be taken in the following seq'uence:
1. Isolate the cab he~ter and cab fans. Restart the SIV. lf successful, work the train.
2. If oot successful, switch OFF BLCP and BLVMT. Restart the SIV. if SIV trips isolate the
faulty motor from MVSis, MVSls and MPH. Follow existing troubleshooting directory
and work the train.
3.
If (SIV trips) unsuccessful, switch ON BLVMT. Restart the SIV. If SlV trips, isolate the
faulty MVMT or MVRH. Follow existing troubleshooting directory and work the train.
4.
If (SfV trips} unsuccessful, switch ON BLCP. Restart the SIV. If SIV trips, isolate the
faulty MCP. Follow existing troubleshooting directory and work the train.
5. If not successful in identifying the fault, isolate all loads connected at the output of S!V.
6. Advise TLC accordingly and work the train or ask for assistance except in case of earth
fault.
Red
LED
indication
of
uExternaf
Fault"
comes ON
If SIV trips through earth fault, the fault is inside the SlV or in the cables. Activate
Earth fault by pass mode, ensure that, the bypass mode lamp is glowing and work up
to a max of 45 minutes to clear section to avoid mid-section failure.
3.
Earth fault bypass mode:
(a) RDSO has finalized a scheme to take care of earth fault reported in the cab heater, TFVT or
in the auxiliary circuit external to the SIV (such as MCP, MVMT, MVRH, MVSI, MVSL or MPH)
vide Modification Sheet no. RDS0/2008/MS/0353 (Rev i) of July 2008.
(b) ff it is not possible to identify & isolate the faulty circuit, LP shall be instructed to resort to
Earth fault bypass mode to work the train upto next section, after which he shall consult the
TLC for further guidance.
(c) Process for activation of Earth fault bypass mode is as under:
Reset SIV by SIV reset button or battery OFF/ON.

Put HSIV to '0' position ( It will introduce 1500 ohms resistance to restrict the earth fault
current)
Press earth fault bypass button on the panel of SIV ( It will set 45 minutes counter & glow
red indication lamp for earth fault bypass mode)
The position of the HSIV switch shall be restored to '1', after rectification of the fault and entry
must be made in the logbook by driver and/or maintenance staff.
It is advised to counsel concerned running staff including Ll's, TLC's & Instructors by issuing
suitable simplified instructions in local/vernacular language.
ti'<Cf5!'< GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
trf l"i?!liilll MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

(~ ~ RAILWAY BOARD)
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New Delhi, dated ~ :28.08.2012
No. 2009/Eiect(TRS)/113/2
General Manager {Elect)

Central Railway, Mumba!

Sub : Periodical meeting of Sr.DEE(TRO)s to discuss Safety, Crew and interRailway Operational issues
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Incidences of Signal Passing At Danger (SPAD} by loco pilots are increasing in IR,
which is a serious cause of concern. Further, analysis of punctuality performance
indicates rising trend of detentions due to operational failures at crew changing point,
terminal
stations,
improper
communication
with
Traction
Loco
Control
organizations etc.
In view of the above, it has been decided to hold joint meetings of Sr.DEE(TRO)s
of adjoining Railways at nominated locations as per following schedules:
Organizing Railway
Railways to participate
in meeting
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CR, WR, WCR
SCR
SR, SCR, ECoR, SWR
NCR
SER
NR, NCR, ECR

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Place & date to be

decided and informed
by the organizing
Railway
Following issues should be discussed I shared during the meeting:

(i)
Details of all accident cases in recent past on account of Loco Running Staff
and action taken.
(ii)
Implementation of Crew Management System and inter-Railway issues.
(iii)
Preparing of JPOs/instructions/WIT for preventing stallings.
(iv)
Issues related to detention of trains at crew changing point and terminal

stations.
(v)
Issues related to receiving & dispatching of electric locos with defect from &
to adjoining Railways.
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Issues of rest, LRDs & long duty hours related with extended run of goods
trains.
(vii)
Discussion on other inter-Railway issues related to crew booking and

condition of running rooms & lobbies.
Organizing Railways are advised to make necessary arrangements for the

meetings and inform dates & venues to concerned Railways. The organizing Railways
. should be rotated in a cyclic manner to have at least 2 meetings per year. The decision
taken should be circulated to all Railways in the form of minutes with a copy to Railway
Board.
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(Ved Pal)
Exec. Dir. Elect. Engg. {RS)
Railway Board
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The General Manager's,

All Indian Railways.
DG/RDSO,
Lncknow.
Sub: Policy on payment of ~pectrum char~e~ io Ministry of

Communication.
Ref: (i)
CCE/SER'sletter no. S&T/128/Pt.IV/1725 dt. 25.04.2012.
(ii)
Board's lette~ of e~~n
dated17.10.2007 ..
no.
Ministry of C.ommunication & IT's policy on levy of spectrum cl:J.arge:) on

all wireless users Jnduding Central Govemmen:t Dep!l,rtment!Ministries was
circulated vide ref. 02 above.
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In this regard, some of the Railways have sought a conftr#J.ation regarding

concunence of Finance Directorate. It is hereby clarified that this policy guideline
. has since been examined and concuned by Finance.
This .issue with ilie concurrence of the
Fin~ce Diredonite. of Ministry of
Railways.
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. o. 2003/Eiect.(TRS)/440/17 Pt.
New Delhi, zgth October 2012
General Manager {Eiec.)

~All Electrified Zonal Railways
SUB: Formation of JPO for Freight train operation on stalling prone sectionsModifications to WTI
Instructions have been issued to Zonal Railways for preparation of Joint Procedure Orders (JPO)
on working of freight trains in stalling prone areas and subsequently its incorporation in Working Time
Tables {WTT), it is observed from the latest WTTs of the most of the Railways are not addressing to all
aspects of right powering and stalling.
After examination of WTT issued by different Railways following aspects are identified which
should ideally be mentioned in it.
(i)
Identification of stalling prone critical locations I sections on both UP and ..DN directions;
including yards entry/exit. special types of crossovers etc. if any.
(ii)
Sections permitted for running of trains of enhanced loading like CC+6+2, CC+8+2 etc. and
permissible speed.
(iii) All type of loads to be coverd with maximum permissible number of wagons.
I stationing of bankers onJdentified locations.
(iv)
Provision
(v)
Separate working procedure for fair and rainy weather conditions.
(vi)
Conditions for imposing of speed restrictions on stalling prone areas.
(vii) load table for all goods Electric locos (WAGS, WAG7, WAG9, WAG9H, AC/DC locos) in Single
and Multiple Unit formations on all available gradients of the set ions.
{viii) Maximum current to be fed to traction motors.
{ix)
Attacking speed at the foot of gradient to negotiate gradient.
(x)
Aspect of signals to be kept at critical locations for these trains.
(xi}
Locations in divisions where good quality dry sand shall be made available in-rainy weather.
Zonal Railways are advised first to formulate JPO covering all the above aspects alongwith the
local requirement of the sections, if any and subsequently incorporate the same in WTT.
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~ J.i?tlc>'F4 MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

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No. 2002/E'lect(TRS}/122/2
General Manager,
Central Railway, Mumbal,

East coast Railway, Bhubaneswar
West Central Railway, Jabal pur.
Sub : Movement of defective locomotives over Zonal Railways

. Ref : This office letter of even no. dated 16.08.07
Board, vide letter under reference, had issued guidelines for attention of
defective locos at nearest shed to reduce dead movement of the electric locomotives to
improve productivity and availability of locomotives. However, it has been observed
that movement of dead locomotives is still not being monitored closely In accoraance
with the above instruction of Railway Board's letter.
In order to streamline the procedure for further reduction in dead loco
movement, following revised guidelines in supersession to earlier instructions are issued
for compliance with immediate effect:
(i)
In conventional locos, change of major equipment such as transformer,

smoothening reactor; tap changer and traction motor requiring major
facilities will continue to be done by owning shed. Sim11arly in 3-:phase locos
replacement of major equipment such as transformer} power/auxiliary
converter and. traction motor shall be carried out by home shed, all other
defects should be got attended by .nearest shed where facilities exist for
maintenance of 3 phase locos.
(ii)
In addition to above it Is further clarified that replacem~nt of all auxiliaries

including ARNO and attention to SIV & MPCS (except their replacement} in
conventional locos should be done by nearest shed.
(iii)
Defects such as wheel flats, axle box/suspension bearing failures} spring

breakage, bogie cracks and broken gear items requiring locomotive to be
moved at restricted speeds due to problem in under gears should be got
attended at the nearest convenient shed.
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Failure of cables shall also be got attended at the nearest shed.
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CELEs. oLthe_oper.ating. Railway .shall coor::dlnate for repair and .dispatcb_af-the- -..
locomotive for rectification and liaison with the owning railway.
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The dead loco movement shall be permitted only with the personal approval
of CELE ofthe concerned Railway.
This issue with the approval of AM{T) and AM(L).
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Exe. Dir. Elect. Engg. {RS)
Railway Board
Copy to:
Chief Electrical Engineers & Chief Operation Managers
CR, ER, ECR, ECoR, NR, NCR, SR, SCR, SER, SECR, SWR, WR and WCR
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No. 2012/Eiect(TRS)/225/13 Misc. Pt. I
General Manager {Elect.)

Southern Railway, Chennal

South Central Railway} Secunderabad
Soutb East Central Railway, Bilaspur
~tern Railway, Mumbai
Sub : Web based facility for Unusual Occurrence Report (UOR) of Electric
locomotives on Railnet
Railway Board has developed a data driven web facility on Railnet for recording of
Unusual Occurrence Report (UOR) of Electric locomotives with password protection
(same passwords a.s being used in 'eLocoS' website). The UOR website is available on
Railnet address htt[2:[L10.1.10.21/elocouor/login.htm and can also be accessed through
'eLocoS' website under the maintenance head.
It is advised that all electrified Railways should immediately start entering
Unusual Occurrence data related to electric locomotives on real time basis (as far as
possible} preferably at division level. The data shall also be monitored at Railway Board
level for judging the performance of electric locos.
UOR web site has facility for inserting data of Unusual Occurrence on electric loco
by the Railways and subsequently all Railways can view such data in the categprized form
of Ownership and IR territory basis. 'Export to Excel' facility has also been incorporated
in the site for downloading data in excel format for further analysis and necessary report
generation. This website would help Railways to reduce burden of manual registration of
UOR and telephonic conversation in this regard.
Zonal Railways are advised to take advantage of this website by using features
available on UOR website and send suggestions to make this website more useful.
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Exe. Dir. Elect. Engg. (RS)
Railway Board
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No. 2003/Eiect(TRS)/441/3 Vol.-1 Pt-1

New Delhi, dated : 13.12.2012

SUB : Proper functioning of Vigilance Control Device (VCD} on electric locos
On 10.12.2012, freight train no. N/BRS hauled by MU electric loco 23910 + 23133
(BZA/SCR) passed Home signal of Bhanwar Tonk (BHTK) station of BSP - PND section
(BSP division of SECR) at "ON" position at 04.21 hrs and stopped in front of station
building after bursting point no. 16. Primary investigation revealed that VCD of the
leading locomotive was in isolated condition at that time. It is primarily understood that
it may be a case of lack in alertness of crew in 'Vee' hrs and this incidence of SPAD could
have been avoided if VCD was in working condition. Moreover, reports of recent safety
drive, received from Zonal Railways, indicates that large no. of locos are running with
VCD in isolated con-dition.
Since, isolation of VCD is a serious lapse in safety and hazardous for train
operation, this is to be viewed seriously & corrected on first opportunity.
In view ofthe above, Zonal Railways are advised the following:
(i)
All electric locos fitted with VCD to be turned out from homing shed with
VCO in working condition. Efforts are to be made for attending VCDs in
isolated condition for minor defects even at trip sheds.
(ii}
Whenever loco fitted with VCD touches shed its event data to be
downloaded to check periods of its isolation for few latest trips & report
to be sent to concerned Sr.DEE(TRO)s for identification of isolation cases
of VCD on freight as well as passenger locos by running staff.
(iii)
Running staff to be counseled not to isolate VCD without any valid reason
and reason should be recorded in log book properly.
(iv)
Genuine cases of VCD isolation to be investigated in details with

submission of monthly failure report to RDSO for identification &
rectification of design defects, if any.
Zonal Railways are advised to take necessary action accordingly.
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Railway Board
Telex : 0535 ~ 2424 RDSO -IN

Fax :91-0522-458500
Telephone: 1455109 & 451200
Telegram: 'RAILMANAK', LKO
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Organization, LUCKN.OW- 226011
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Central Railway, Parcel office, CST, J.VIum.hai CST- 400 001
South Central P..ailway, N:i1ayam, Secunderabad- 500 371
Southern Railway, Park Town, Chennai -600 003
South Eastern Railway. Garden Reach, KoUrata -700 043
Westen1. Railway, Churchgate, Mumbai- 400 020
North Central Railway, Subedarganj, Allahahad-211033
Western Central Railway, Jabalpur-482 001
East Ce1,1tral Railway, Dighi, Distt-. Vashali, Hajipur. Bihar-844 101
Sm.{th East Central Railway, Bilaspur-495004
East Co~t Railway, Bhubru1.eswar Orissa-7 51 016
TECHNICAL CiRCULAR No. RDS0/.2012/EUTC.I 0121, Rev 10' dt.14.12.2012
Requirement of fnfra.;;;tructural Facilities to home

200 Electric Locomotives in Sheds
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At present, the provision of Machinery & Plants(M&P), Tools & Plants(T&P) and
other maintenru1.ce infrastructure required for main.tenruace of eonventional electric
locomotives is governed by RDSO's Technical Circular (TC) No.32 (Rev. 01) which is
valid for sheds havmg a holding of 120 locomotives ..Existing shed layout issued
vide RDSO's dra;,v:ing No. SKEL-1720 also gives the plan for 120 cop.ventional
electric locos. Similarly, the scale of requirement for Machinery and Plants, Tools &
Plants for holding & maintain:ing 50 nos. 3--phase electric locomotives in a shed is
governed by Railwa;y Board's letter No.2003/E1ect/Devj440f18/13 dated
6.12.2005.
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With the increa.<:J.e in production of electric locos for meeting the traffic d.em.a11.d> the
locomotive holding of the electric loco sheds
Indian Railways has been
increasing steadily. Considering the non-availability o.f fixed bench marking of
infrastructrual facilities required in sheds for holdit1g these locomotives, Railway
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Board vide their letter no.2011/Elect(TRS)/480/l Pt. dated 13.12.2011 had

nominated a Committee of 5 SAG officers comprising of EDSE/ RDSO (Convenor),
CELE/ CR, CELE/NCR, CELE/SCR & CEL$/SJ.:DR to recommend infrastructure and
layout plan for homing 200 electric locos irLa she'l.
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On_tlTe' Basis of detailed report No.
RDS0'/2012/EL/RM/0158(Rev'O') submitted
by:th~ ahpve Committee t<> Railway Board vide .RDSO's letter .No. EL/3.6.4/02 dt.
16.~i.20i2 on requirement of :infrastrUctural, facilities to home. 200 electric
loco#):o:thr~s in sheds, Railway Board have aecepted Committee's recommendations.

vid~ their letter No. 2011 /Elect.(TRS)/ 480 f 1 Pt. II dt. 29.11.12 as under:
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(i) ..... TS:king into account cons~derable :i:n,preaS~ in .:int'(ke of three-phase locos in
. i'M:n,:;ting years, all new upcoming locos sheds should haVe facilities of homing
200. three-phase locq:m.Otives, hence .all ri;:quirement of T&P, M&P should be
". acqrdingly planned:
(ii) . . F~r planning shed augmentation w;qrl,{s upto 200 locos req1,1irernent of T&P
:; 'a:t1d M&P should be considered for a.,(l~~t::)OO three-phase locos.
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with the above approvfl.i. ~SO has suitably modified t_h.e
infr.'g!iltrll~tural details required for ho:rn.ing .200 electric locomotives in a shed
sugg'~stecl by . the above Corru:pittee and,. as approved by the .RailW?-Y Board.
R~Wft.Yl'> are, therefore, advised to follow t~e fo~owing guidelines on the matter:
iccqtdance
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R~~~i~~w-ent af !rtfra.stru.ctural .F:a.clli:ti.~"tif, home 200 three -phas~ eleclric

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locos sheds ~/h.ich shoJjd h<:{ye facilities of homing :~;wo threeph,&$~; ol,-ocomotives, require:p:1ent of infr:as~uctural facilities to home , 200
con'\lfb:ti,Onal/three -phas~ eLectric locomotives in a new_shed a:re appeP,ded below;
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Th~.:bal'>ic infrastructure and layout plan~;,.~l\1--en :in RDSO's Drg. No.RDSO/SKEL-'

488$: '.Aft '0' . and enclosed .,as P...nne)mt~ n should be used for homing 200
cqhyiintional/three-phase electriC. locom()thre.s
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a:n upcoming. electric loco shed.
.'fllG~riew. sh,eds being constructed should C:onsiler provision of features indicated in
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s,b.,~d layout at Anuexure :n~ with salient features being highlighted as under:
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uispg~i!i:on bays instead of having the e:ii$ting'-system of inspection pits. The .main
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of the former over latter are

will facilitate a three level .iri.spection of locomotives-pit level, side
:',:. !nspection at 84le box/bogie levelahd cab levelu"lspection'
/_ ~4:;f )?.etter ventilation and lighting facilitates.inspection as pit is partially open
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. <. }libricapts outside pit

~ Staff cern do. the ir,tspection of bogie itern~ like axle box, break gear,.wheeJ. etc .
...iii a better manner . due to easy accessibility whlle sitting on stool or
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!~oof checking and climbing on the locomotives is easier as it is visible from

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e :;;yiTSld:in.g cables, oil pipe etc. each can be taken across pits under the track
,;~~'Witp.out obstructing normalmovement.
.. e /;Better underf:rru.11.e head :roorn for maintenance staff is available and staff can
wdfk with comfort. and free from fear of perso~al injuries.
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:' :;j.~<[~,:-~C\:: S'o _that PPIO incharge can have a better view of the shed and its
r: .: itl~tenance activities.
:,,\.!,;:$}1<;:h type of inspection ba;}'S are available in Electric Loco Shed, Ang1.-11,
<>> Diesel Electric Loco Sheds as well as EMU car shed, /wadi and facilitate
. . : .'~ if(~pection of locomotives. It is suggested that all the ~spection bays in new
.\ :. >'iif]:pc;oming sheds should be provided with cat walk structures. A few
.. : : , : )'~-~\ . pff()togiaphs obtained from ELS, Angu1 showing cat\valk structures are
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,riei{'i5t<) service building on .inspection side so that bogie and dismantling sedion
. . $1::'~'he:lirmachine and Wheel shop.
" iii)'']:'he ~ of loco pits should be of 25 m length and 1.4 m depth in inspection bay
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:;'Jy)'<JW,o-i: ~:of6S T crane should be provided in HL bay to have adequate capacity to

, . ,;,:"~:4~~- . ...' lifting requirement of 200 locos.
>;y):,~~cij~,~'h~d should be provided with afa.cility for training facilities with model room
'.;:;<' 'fo'r; .:qew' staff/ supervisors by having class rooms and working models of
':;:+: ,:dsc?\#9~i;ves.
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'1\,,ri)'-:[.g$JJ,ity;-{or ope through line for end to end shunting and access to shed from berth
;,::o . sine$ -i:i~P.in shed premises should be provided.
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:.::yij:}:J;~#i,li~:k;for Loco stabling line at ent1~y point to stable ready and locos received for
: :',~1;1~4L.\.J~s in advance should be provided.
'; ' .Yiii):~~~ in~:6~1.e. of the inspection l{ay lines Ca:J;l be made through for checking/ testing of
': ... :\::,.:N!V)?~os ~ithout the need for their uncoupling.
. 'L~)Se~t1oris which create dust dming maintenance,shoulcj. he arranged together in a

,;~,';; .,s~,p~~~- area to the extent possible from those which requite dust free/a:ir
::; ::) . : s9n4it,\<)~1.ed atmosphere.
'~::.:~::#f~flr.(?~j~i.oh of Manual/Automated Vertical Storage and Retrieval System (AVSRS) at
C:';:c! \~~table .location in shed to save manpower should be considered.
xiF:P~9:Vj,~~on for display of miniature model of locomotives/equipment and
. 'i'i~~d6i'h~~ce achievement para..rneters at the entran~e point may be made.
'xii:)Pf,()Vi,s1;Dn of separate paint booth with grit blasting facility to improve finish of
'.. <piiiJ):t:ili locos, should be made.
~. Xill.)fir~\7;7 ~~lied construction should be ISO 14000 compliant as well as Green Building
<;:<J,'bQ.~(EGBC/ GRIHA) compliant. Energy efficiency measures considered while
cortsl:;r:S~ting new sheds are suggested as under:
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rating (without bahery).
Grid connect wind turbine at locations rich in 'itrind energy.
Use of day light pipes for illumination and transparent roof tops/
corntgated sheets.
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* Design of Shed should takes into consideration th.e relevant provision of

ECBC/GRII-IA so that energy consumption on lighting. ventilation and air
conditioning can be minimized.
"' Provision of improved pit lighting and automation of pumps
,. Provision of Automatic Power factor correction panels in substations.
Provision of LEb illwnination and other energy efficient systems in
service buildings/ sheds
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The scale of .common T&P, M&P and testing facilitiesrequired in different sections
for maintaining 200 conventional/three-phase electric locomotives in a shed is
given in Annexure IliA.
A computerized networked database system of maintenance of locomotive and
equipment and failure analysis sho'\,:fld be used. I:ri this regard, a minimum basic
infrastructure needed in a shed is enclosed
List 11 of Anne:X.ure UIA. The. basic
software developed should be able to monitor the m.aintenance activities of a shed
wit)1 all sections and ofiices being lnJ,<.ed through LAN. Further, a uniform software
for Locomotive Maintenance & Management System should be got developed
through a certified agency like CRIS etc. for implementation and use by sheds,
Railways, RDSO & Railway Board at Central level
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Adva.nced auto:mated maintenance and condition mo11...itoring system/ too-ls

in.cluding remote diagnostic system should be planned to be \.l,sed to the extent
possible for better health monitoring of locomotives as contained in List 1~ of
Annexure IliA. Tl1.is is an :indicative list a.'l"ld cm1- be expan.ded/modified on
availability of better condition monitoring tools/ remote diagnostic features of
equipment/locomotives in market.
2.5
Additional facilities other than common facilities mentioned at Para 2.2 to 2.4
above for homing 200 three phase electric locomotives in .a shed in the form of
M&P,T&P, training, testing and maintenance of electronic cards/models etc. for 3phase electric locomotives as indicated in Annexure IIIB (list for :400 3 phase
locomotive~ to be followed) should be planned for newfupco:nllng sheds. This list
can be expanded in future depending on the experience gained v.rith additional
types of cards/electronic components ru1.d equipments being maintained in sheds.
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Requirement of In.frastructural Facilities to home 200 ele.ctric locomotives

considedn.g at least 100 three-phase locos ~ for planning shed augmentation
by existing loco sheds
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Based on the Railway Board's acceptance o:f Committee's recommendation for

planning shed augmentation of existing locos sheds which should have facilities of
homing at least 100 three-phase locomotives, requirement of infrastructura1
facilities to home 200 conventional/three -phase electric locomotives in a existing
shed during augmentation are appended below:
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The basic. infrastrUcture an-d lay:out plans as given in RDSO's Drg.

No.RDSO/SKEL-4885 Alt '0' ru1.d enclosed as Annexure ll should be used for
homing 100 conventional & 100 3-phase electric locomotives in a shed also
including/ consid~;;ring provision of features indicated u'l ~~e II & additional
features mentioned at Para 2.1[(i) to (xlli)J above to the e:l\.1:ent possible
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depending on the location/ space C01o1Straints
augmentation/ extension/ expansion sanctioned etc.
the
shed,
value
of
3.2
The scale of common T&P, M&P and other maintenance facilities required for
maintaining 200 conventional/three phase electric locomotives in a shed includlng
additional facilities for homing at least 100 three phase electric locomotives in the
form of M&P,T&P, trainin.g, testing and maintenance of electronic cardsjmodels
etc. as given in An:nexu.res III A & m B {list for ioo 3 phase locomotives to be
followed) respectively should be planned for augmentation/ expansion of existing
sheds.
4.0
Specifications of M&P /T&P items:
Specifications of major M&P /T&P items like EOT crar1e, Pit Wheel Lathe etc. as
prepared by COFMOW should be used while procuring the same. For small
M&P fT&P items, standard specifications being used in the market may be used
while procuring tb.e items. As far as the specification of Automated and Remote
Dignostic Equipments are concerned, they shall be used based on the available
technical literature on the subject.
5.0
This Technical Circular supercedes the provisions contained u1. RDSO's Technical
Circular no. 32 (Rev 0 1) issued for conventional electric locomotives arid guidelines
contained in Railway Board's letter no. 2003/Elect./Dev/440/18/ 13 dt
06.05.2012 for homing 50 3-phase electric locomotives.
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Enc!: Annef'>t'Ures I to IIIB
(Sanjiv SwKrup)
for Director General (Elect.}
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ANNEXURE I
Photographs of Cat walk structure provided for locomotive inspection in
Electric Loco Shed, Angul
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ANNEXURE-III A
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..;COMMON LI'ST OF MACHINE TOOLS, INSTRUMENTS, LIFTING, HANDLING,

..
.COMMUNICATION, TEST EQUIPMENT, TRANSPORT
FACILlTIES,AUTOIVIATED/REMOTE DIAGNOSTIC & MONITORING
.EQUIPMENT FOR SHED .WITH 200 CONVENTIONAL/THREE PHASE
LOCOMOTIVES
LiSTi ,_'MACHINE TOOLS (GENERAL PURPOSE
.M:A.er:ax~E8L
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Fol' 200 locos
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:1\{achine Shop
,L~t~f~50 mm swing x 1500 mm between centers
'
Shed Holding
._.,
Lathe
tsb mm swing x 1000 mm between centers
... ' ... .......
Radial drilling machine
Universal milling machine 900 mm x 300 mm table

With indexing attachment
Shaping machine, 600 mm stroke
Power drill (40 min hole in M.S.)
Power Hacksaw to cut 150 mm dia M.S.
Pipe Threading machine
Pipe Threading die sets
10
Pipe bending machine
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11 Marking table
12
1.5 KVA portable generating sets
13
Shearing machine sheet cutting Mjc table type/ Power

press.
14
Heavy duty shaping machine
15 Winch machine 03 Ton. Cap.
16
Pipe Swaging machine for SS pipes
Sensitive drill (20 mm hole in M.S.)
Watchmaker's lathe
Portable welding set 600 A de
Portable transformer welding plant 350 A
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Oxyacetylene welding and cutting set wit.h 25 sets of

cylinders for oxygen and acetylene.
5
2
Eutectic weld deposit torch set

Inverter based multipoint welding m/ c
Smith Hearth
Gauging facility for cutting and making grooves
Spray guns portable Compression unit and reservoir

with 2 spray guns.
Porta]?le electric tools (grinder, drills, wrenches) set
12
Torque wrenches (Pneumatic/ electrically operated)
12
%" Sq._Drive industrial socket set (Taparia)
60
%" Sq~ prive industrial socket set (Taparia)
60
Pneumatic impact wrenches Y2"
10
Pneum~tic
impact wrenches%"
Pneumatic impact wrenches 1"
Air compressor-complete with air drier filter after

cooler, reservoir, outlet valves 2$0 cfm.-9 kg/em sq.
Distributed compressor sets to be provided with

pipelines at far away loc~tions for better energy
efficiency
Portable vacuum plant
Filter cleaning plant
3" Pit dewatering portable electric pump
Booster pump for washing lines
Sand drying and sieving plant
Submersible pump fitted in each pit
Batte:ry charger
Portable battery charger .
Loading resistor for battery
Distilled water plant (Electrical)
Oil centrifuging and f:tltering plant 3000 LPH

capacity{VPI)
Pneumatic crimping tool for power cable
As per No. of pits
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Hand crimping tool for control cables

'
10
'
Panto assembly flxture
Special crimping tool for sub 'D' connector
10
Special crimping bayonet connector
11
Anti static soldering & De-soldering plan
12 Anti static vacuum cleaner
13
Ionizing blowers
14
Set of anti static tools
15 Anti static storage transportation box facility
1 set
16
Contactless thermometer
17
Thermo vision camera
18
Q meter
19
Panto TF measuring flxture
20
Spring scale (cap. Above 30 kg) for measuring housing

force of pantograph
21
AM12Servometer overhauling flxure
22
AM92 Servometer (old version) overhauling flXUre
23
Magnifying scale
24
Portable grease gun & lubricating equipment
10
LIST 2- SPECIAL PURPOSE MACHINE TOOLS
A-
Bogie and Wheel Sets(Including.Repairing, Rediscing & MSU

repairing)
1.
Bogie washing and jet cleaning plant
2.
Pit type wheel lathe (with mechanical scrap removal

and disposal)
3.
Horizontal boring machine 1000 mm x 1000 mm

table.
1 .
4.
Hack's burners
5.
Bogie squaring Jig
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6.
Wheel profiling set (tool room)
7.
Grease guns and lubricating equipment (One set for

each type ()f oil or grease )
Lifting beam for locomotive body with stand
Lifting tackle for bogie
8.
:,
9.
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10, Spring testing equipment
1L Shock absorbers snubbers testing jig
12:. Hydraulic Dampers testing and Calibration Machine
Motorized drop pit with wheel dropping arrangement

13. for removing of axle without lifting loco.
14. AJTB Machine
15. VTLMachine
16. Axle turning machine
17.
18.
19.
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20.
Bogie manipulator for welding of bogie frames
CNC Surface wheel lathe
Axle turning lathe, CNC(indigeneous)
21. Vertical turret lathe, CNC
22. Axle grinding machine, CNC
23.
AJTB lathe
24. Wheel press, 500 Ton
25. EOT crane 15 t
26.
Press machine 400 t
Ultrasonic flaw detector
27. Induction heaters
28. Bearing extractor, motorized
29. Drilling & tapping machine
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30.
5T forklift
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Welding for axle box {inverter based)
B- Traction Motor Shop

1
Pinion extractor
Pinion heating oil bath or induction heater
Autotransformer-rectifier unit 100 V x150 A de
Commutator turning, Mica undercutting and

chamfering and armature batJ.ding lathe
Dynamic balancing machine for Aramature

{1 tonne)
SA
58 Dynamic balancing machine for impellers (200 kg)
sc
Portable balancer for balancing of rotors and

impellers of auxiliary machine in position (500-6000
r.p.m. range)
2
1
Vacuum impregnating plant
Baking oven 2000 C with trolley
3.
Brazing tongs with transformer
Bearing extractor set
10
Hand Soperated shearing machine for insulation
11
Traction Motor assembly ftxture set (shop made), One

set for each type of motor.
Electric motor Checker Stype EMC-22 (SMI/ 163) for
12 checking rotor bar cracks in the rotors of auxiliary
machine & Amo

13 TM stator cleaning plant
14 Axle racer puller .
15
Run test machine for TM
16
Run test machine for assembled wheel sets
LIST 3 - TESTING, MEASURING INSTRUMENTS AND PANELS
Testing Panels
1.
Test and calibration panel with meters for each type of

relay
2.
Test and calibration panel with meter for speedometer
2
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Test panel with meters for auxiliary machines
4,
Loading dynamometer with test bed for auxiliaries
5.
Test panel with meters for contactors circuit breakers
6.
Brake and pneumatic equipment test panel including

.air compressor 500 liters per min 15 kgjcm sq
7.':
Air brake pneumatic testing rig
8.
Test panel for testing of SMGR
Variable Auto Transformer Rectifier Unit

Out Put 0-135V,100A.
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9.
..
10; 3 Phase 415V, 50Hz variable Auto transformer

rectifier unit for high cap. DC Motor testing.
1L Relay test bench for Air flow relay testing.
12~
Test bench for Pressure switch relay testing.
13: Test bench for Electro Pneumatic valve.
14,. Test bench for Reverser I CTF.
15~
Three tank portable work station for cleaning Sinter

Bronze capsule of Pneumatic circuit of AC Locomotive.
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16. Angle Indicator test kit for Digitalfl:()tch Indicator.
17. Set of1'est Unit for SMGR/GR & CGR.
Constant current/ Constant voltage Battery Charge/

Discharge Panel.
Battery impedance test equipment bite 3, 230 V AC,

19. 50 Hz, CE Marked including Accessories & operating
manual & printer battery operated 220 V AC.
20. LCD Multimedia projector.
18.
21.
Static converter(SIV) analyzer with printer & memory

reader unit.
22.
Hydraulic puller of capacity - 15 ton with spread 280mm, reach - 229mm stroke- 82mm.
23. TFP oil circulation pump MPH test Bench.
oil circulation pump Radiator
24. TFP
test Bench.
25. Testing panel for Air Dryers.
26. Testing panel for circuit breaker.
27. Testing panel for ARNO Converter.
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28. 3 Phase testing panel with Amp. Meter for testing 3

CPs.
29. Air dryer test ring with stand & Dew-point meter
30. Thermal
imagin~
equipment
Provision of testing facilities for testing of MPCS &

SIVs
of conventional locomotive on the line oftestjig
31.
of electronic cards developed by M/s MEL system
Chennai.
As per requirement
B- Testing and Measuring Instruments

1A Megger 2500 V
lB Megger 1000 V
10
Megger 500 V
Universal multimeter
8
10
4 Portable voltmeter de
Portable voltmeter ac
Portable ammeter de
Portable ammeter ac
Current transformer set 20 to 2000 A
Ammeter shunts 75 m V 2000 A
10
Millivoltmeter 0-75 mV
11
Storage type Oscilloscope with current & voltage

probes
12
High voltage tester 0-15 kV
13
High voltage tester 0-75 kV
14
Oil tester 0-50 kV
15
Current injection set 2000 A 3 V de
16
Silicon diode tester
17
Electro- plating thickness measuring equipment
18
Contact pyrometer (0 - 200
oq
19 Ultrasonic crack detector for testing white metal

A bonding in suspension bearing
19
B
Ultrasonic crack detector for Axles and traction motor

shafts
20
Zyglo ultraviolet light crack detector
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Brinell hardness tester
22
Shore hardness tester .
23
Spring ball;mce (0-1 kg)
24
Spring balance (0-3 kg)
25
Spring balance (0-5 kg)
26 Spring tester
ammeter
28 Recording voltm~ter
29 Aneomometer
30
Manometer
31
Vibration meter
32
Capacitance and induction bridge
33
Clip on ammeter 0-5-10-25-50-100.:250 A
27
34
Re~ording
Dial gauge, Cernier valiper, micrometer and feeler

. gauge (1 set each)
35
Revolution counters
36
KWHr meter with accessories for rr10unting on loco
37 Electric coil tester
38
Electric timer
39
Portable relay testing kit
40
Commutator profile recorder
41
Stop watch
42
Illumination meter
43
Wheat stone bridge
44
Distilled water tester
45 Stroboscopef8Tachorneter
46
Gear teeth micrometer
47
Capacitance & Tan-delta measuring instrument
48
Ultrasonic hardness tester
49
Dissolved gas analysis apparatus
50
Universal tensile testing machine (40 tonne)
51
VCB. overhauling & testing tool
52
Surge comparison tester
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Shock pulse meter for bearing
54 Bearing room with ultrasonic cleaning facility
Induction heater for mounting/ dismounting of

bearing
56 Micro ohm resistance meter for bar to test of
armature.
57 Resistivity meter (Model-I.R.T.).
Microprocessor based Moisture tester
58
(Vigio matic-III).
59 Surface & interfacial tension meter.
55
2
1
-.
1
1
60
Pensky-Marten (closed) Flash point apparatus.
61
Electric & Battery operated single pan balance.
62
Reference block type - VI (IIW).
63
Flexible oven illuminated magnifier.
64
Welding resistance meter
65
Electrode heating oven 3500 C
66 Testing kit for _Furan analysis
67 Transformer ratio tester
68 Vacuum drying plant
Dew point meter

Micro ohm meter for measuring ofRF/RPS & RS
70
resistance
71 Delay time for EMC
72 Air flow meter
73 Thermovision camera
High speed camera (for taking photo of equipme.nt
74
frulures)
75 Ultrasonic air leakage detector
76 Wheel profile recorder
69
77
Lubricating grease metal particle analyzer
Note: 1. All electronic equipment maintenance sections, Relay maintenance, SMGR
overhauling section and bearing overhauling section to be air conditioned.

2. All electronic equipment maintenance se<:;tions should have anti-static flooring.
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LIST 4- LUvriNG, HANDLING AND TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT

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A-
Lifting and Handling Equipment

65 tonne Electric overhead travelling crane with 10
ton Auxiliary hoist for heavy lifting bay.
35 tonne crane for medium, TM & Aux lifting bay.

25 tonne EOT crane with 6 t auxiliary hoist
15 tonne
1
2
5
6
2
4
~OT
crane
Lifting tackles for tn;msformer, traction motor,
armature loco underframe, roof sections, bogie,
wheel set, loco body etc.
2 tonne chain pulley hoist
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7
8
Capstan units 3 tonnes

Tirfors 3 tonn~es
35 tonne sCrew jackelectrically operated with

traversing bases (4 numbers a set)
10
20 toiln.e higftlift hydral.,llicjack (4 numbers a set)
11
Accor:riln.odati:On bogies for each type of loco

(loco set)
B.
Transport Facilities
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1
1A
2 tonne fork lift battery truck

5 tonne fork lifter
1 tonne pallet battery truck
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1 _tOJ?.Ue materia} hapd trolley platform type
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'Itonneha,nd.pkHi troiiey . . /}.
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2
7.
Jeepwithtt~t~:r
Departmert.tat~ag6ri.L. ; . .. :,;/'~;:
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Material hahd1~SYa.1:l: fitted"\Yi'th ct~~ .:.
Breakdo'Wrlv~~H~ :.''. '. .' :\'.
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Battery driy<'!rrtf()ile:Y.~-fu hibberii~dwhe~f6f 3

ton cap. t
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I Fork lifter having multi stacking features.
Weighing Machine/Scales
1
Weighing machine 1 tonne (Stores Depot)
Weighing machine 50 kg (Stores Depot)
Weighing machine (Electronic 0-300kg)
LIST 5 - COMMUNICATION FACILITIES

1
2A
2B
2C
Fax machine
Telecom facility (with electronic exchange of 100

lines)
Linkage of shed Computer network with Zonal
head Quarter and Divisional HQs
V.H.F. sets (Walkie- Talkie)
As per requirement
40
Adequate nos
Laptop & P.C.s with associated hard ware.
PC based computer system with tape drive printer

etc and linked with stores computer
LAN connection with server unit having PC in

each section/Sr. Supervisor and 4 PCs in
SrDEE's Technical section with railnetjinternet
facility.
FOIS/COIS -terminal
Software Tools for maintenance magnet, failure

analysis, inventory magnet and establishm~nt.
Railnet & Intranet
10
CUG connections
100
As per requirement
LIST 6 - GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINES

1
Rain water leakage testing shed
Facility for mechanised washing of loco body for

coaching locos
Floor scrubber
Portable compressed Air system for blowing out the

pipelines in IOH/POH in situ
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Industrial vacuum cleaner for cleaning inside the

loco
500 KVA DG Set.
Water cooler with water purifier (R/0)
10
Deep freezer (6751t. capacity).
Multi split air conditioner fqr lab upto 3 ton.

Capacity. , .
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10
Stores
Workmen's tables, Battery charging Benches,

Armature Trestles
Bench vices
Individual fitters tools
Steel lockers for workmen
Steel almirahs and stores racks
1A
Steel tables and chairs, cardex boards, filling

cabinets, index cards cabinets, Printers, PC for
Adequate quantity
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Tables, chairs for officers and supervisors,
requirement
almirahs,
filing
racks,
cabinets,
Printers,
7
duplicator, dr~vying office and ferro pringting
equipment.
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Time office equipment; 1'i:fue clock, ticket flling

8
.racks, tables and chairs.
9
Optimiser /File keeping racks
6
10
11
Multi level stacking facility for storage of material

on shop floor
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Stool with 8" back support for micro:-processorI
electronic equipments repair for staff
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LIST 8 - Training & staff welfare facilities

S.No.
Items
Basic Training school(BTC) with Hostel/rest room

having 2 class rooms with LCD projector, one small
meeting room and one model room
Well furnished Library having .all the facilities viz.
adequate technical books, PC with internet
connection, printer, photo copier
Lunch j Tiffin room
Staff Canteen
Cycle/motor cycle stand
Digital Camera
Micro processor based training module for
conventional I 3 phase loco
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1
1
LIST 9 - Other facilities

S.No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
Items
Water Harvesting arrangement
Fire fighting arrangement
General electrification with provision of all
electrical fitting light & power socket point.
Heavy Duty Digital copier machine
Audio conferencing system for :r;neeting room.
...
Provision of CCTV , ........ _:>:
Borewell with pump
: _:_; ... .::.-:: : :.'. '
Provision of motorized points to expedite shunting
and avoid the need for points men
Provision of ESD free lab
Provision of effluent treatment plant
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Provision of security chowhle ?-:at.inai.h:

gate
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1
1
1
As per requirement
As per requirement
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LIST 10 -Testing Facilities to be made available at Chemical & M:etall:u.rgical

Lab
1) Facilities
avai1abl~ ior Insulating oil Testing
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
8)
9)
10)
Dissolved Gas Analyser/Chromatograph- 2 Nos.

Tan Delta and Specific Resistance tester- 1 No.
Moisture testet'- 1 No.
.Flash Point Apparatus- 1 No.
Visgauge foFViscosity Testing- 2 No.
Interfa~ial Tensiometer- 1 No.
g) A~idizyt~~t kit, 1 No.
h) Testing J.riffor testing carbonization of battery electrolyte in Ni-Cd b~tteries
Ultrasori~c Flaw Detector to check internal crack 6f Loco Axle, Armature Shaft, Wheel
disc, Looseness of racer etc. - 02 Nos.
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Universal'f.e11sily Tester for Rubber, Cork et<(. - 01 No ... :.
. . .
Spectroniet~rto ~he~k metallurgical compositi~n 'o:.fv~ious l'bto comp6rierits.:..: OiNo.
Rockwell cum Brinnell Hardness Tester to test metallic component hardness - 1 No.
Poldi Hardness tester to test metallic component hardness- 1 No.
Shore Hardness tester to test rubber, cork hardness- 01 No.
Grease Penetrometer to check consistency of grease - 1 No.
Magnetic crack detector AC/DC 230 V to check surface crack of Ferrous components
-1 No.
Permanent pole Magnet to check surface and sub surface crack of ferrous component
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No.
11) Other Mandatory Lab equipments

a) Magnetic stirrer cum 11.eater- 02 Nos.
"'
b) Mono Pan Balace- 01 No.
c) Muffle Fumace- 1 No.
d) Hot air oveb - 01 No.
e) Dial Thickness gauge - 1 No.
f) Integrated Portable Hardness tester- 1 No.
g) Conductivity meter of Battery water- 1 No.
h) Refrigerator- 1 No.
i) Gas cylinders for DGA- 02 each of Hydrogen, Oxygen and Nitrogen
j) Distillation piant -1 No.
k) Metallurgical Microscope - 01 No.
1) Voltage Stabliser- 01 No.
m) Set of Laboratory GlE;tss wares
n) Argon gas Cylinder- 2 Nos.
o) St;!t of Laboratory chemicals
p) DPT test kit
q) Magnetic powder for MPT
r) Contactless Thermometer
s) Gas generator for DGA
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Other Facilities:
1)
2)
Fuming G9-sg;hamber
.
02 Desktop cpmputers with UPS and Laser Printer
LIST 11 -. C,Qmputerized Network data Qase system of. . maintenance of

loco~~tives anc.J: equipment in electric loco sheds
1. Computer Roqni
2. Split AC
. .
3. Computer Table
..4. Computer Chairs
5. PCs
6. Server
7. Printer
2 No.
4 Nos.
50 Nos .
50 Nos.
50 Nos.
05 Nos.
25 Nos.
8. All hardware & software required for LAN

9. Development of a uniform Shed management Software to monitor the
position/ status of overhauling/repair /inspection/failure of equipment
and locomotives, status of availability of spares1equipment in stores,
Status of implementation of modifications suggested by RDSO etc. to be
connected through LAN and used by all the officers and staff of shed.
10. Development of a comprehensive Loco Management Software like FOIS,
through reputed organisations like CRIS connecting sheds, Zonal
Railways, Railway Board, RDSO, CLW and other units for monitoring the
position of locomotives and carrying out failure analysis for the same.
List 12 - Advanced automated maintenance & condition monitoring

system for oil line health monitoring of electric locomotive and
Real-time preventive maintenance support system for Electric
rolling stock:
A. Advanced automated maintenance & condition monitoring system for on
line health monitoring of electric locomotive

Automatic maintenance system plays an important role as a solution to the
problem of handling down maintenance techniques to younger generations,
due to the ageing society and reduction of man power, ,because the system
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always yields stable measurement/maintenance results without depending on

personal ~kills. Industries have ,develpped many automatically measuring &
maintenartce.. equipments .-~hich c~ provide maintenance solutions in
conditions where dangerous, hard ?nd dirty tasks are inevitable and f0r
redudng the work load of maintenance operators. The following is an indicative
& inexhatistive list where, automate~' system could be considered for use by
sheds:
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C(Jntact The thickness or abnormal wear of
PfllltogrE!:ph
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measuring system
pantograph contacts are measured by
the ultrasonic method and image
processing method.
M(Jnitoring system for loco Still picture of the pantographs and AC
rooftops
devices and the moving images of the
entire roof top condition are recorded.
WheeL profile measuring Dimensions of different sections of a
system
wheel are measured by laser and
camera.
Brake wear measurement Dimensions of the brake shoe and brake
unit
lining are measured by a camera and
their replacement periods are estimated.
Wheel flat detection device Flats on the wheel' treads are detected by
acoustic sensors and camera images,
Flaws in axles are automatically detected
Axle flaw. auto detector
by ultrasonic echo analysis
Higher pressure water jet shall be used
Paint peeler
to peel off the paint , instead of solvent
which has higher environmental impact
Loco
body
dirt
auto The degree of dirt accumulated on the
det~ctor
. surface of loco body and inside loco is
judged by image processing technique
for improved efficiency of the following
chemical cleaning process
Blowe:r, for under frame Air blowing of under frame devices is
automatically performed.
equipment ,'
Simulator for malfunction Procedures for counter measures taken
by Railway man in the event of problems
recovery' training
during train operation are outlined on a
PC.
'
5
6
9
10
'Page 18 of 20
probe. Hydrogen, carbon monoxide,

ethylene and acetylene concentrations
are continuously monitored for detection
of corona or partial discharge, cellulose
overheating, pyrolysis, oil overheating
and arcing, respectively. Fault gas
readings are displayed on-site via a
microprocessor unit or are accessed via
a
computer, on-site or remotely.
Transformer maintenance can be better
managed based on information obtained
through the monitoring system. One
such
system)
developed
by
MicromonitorsJ Inc.) Bend) Oregon) U.S
14
15
16
17
18
On-line monitoring system On-line monitoring system that can be

for transformers
retrofit to existing transformers or
supplied with new transformers. The
system is based on a condition
monitoring package that performs gasin-oil and partial discharge analysis. It
also uses an acoustic method to monitor
vibrations of transformers with load tap
changers.
Load
current
and
oil
temperature are also monitored.
Breaker Maintenance & On line Breaker condition monitoring
Diagnostics tools
system captures information on the
condition of the breaker every time it
operates. Trip and close coil currents,
open and close of contacts, fault current
values and station battery voltage dips.
The device provides output alarms for
operate times, coil currents and contact
duty. The system can also accept inputs
from various types of transducers.
Automatic
locomotive Required for fast and automatic cleaning
Washing Plant
and washing of locomotive body
For Machine shop activities
CNC M/Cs
TPWS/ ACD /TCAS /DPWCS Required to check the functionality of
Test stand of associated each equipment
equipment
'Page 17 of 20
11
12
13
Anne:xure-IIIA of Technical Circular No. RDSO /2012/EL/TC/0121 (Rev.'O}
An inexpensive way to embark on

condition monitoring is through the use
of infrared imaging. The temperature,of
conductors, bus, switches, transfor:rrier
tanks, motors and bushings are a direct
function of the level of loading of the
components, infrared techniques provide .
value
by
reviewing
temperature
differences. The. magnitude of difference
in
temperatures
can
assist
in
determining whether the repair should
occur immediately or if the problem cah
be addtessed durirtg scheduled routine
maintenance.
Ultrasonic and Vibration Ultrasonic detection techniques are
Detector
based upon analysis of sounds that the
ear can;t normally detect. Electrical
arcing and corona discharge and'
pressure or vacuum leaks can be pin-'
pointed with the aid of detecting devices.
Electrical discharges are heard as a
frying or buzzing sound whereas a
pressure or vacuum leak is heard as a
rushing sound or noted on a ballistic
meter. The device can be used to test
switchgear,
transformers,
circuit
breakers, . relays,
junction
boxes,
insulators, bushings, arresters and other
electrical gear.
Beside gas chromatography; which
Oil Analysis equipments
requires drawing of oil routinely to
assess & 17nalyse the levels of various
gases.
Infrared Thermograph
The on -line system designs will improve

upon the semi-annual or yearly DGA
sampling cycle. The system detects four
key gases through tiny semiconductor
sensors immersed directly in the
transformer oil at the end of a sensor
'Page 19 of20. Annexure-lilA ofTechnical Circular No. RDS0/2012/EL/TC/0121 (Rev.'O')

19
20
E-70/CCB
Brake
equipment (full simulation)
test and diagnostic console
Automated
Vertical
Storage
and
Retrieval
System(AVSRS)
Required to check the functionality of

brake system on 3 phase locomotives
Provides easy storage and retrieval of
equipment/ components with multilevel
stacking facility within available space
Note: The above list is indicative & in exhaustive and the same can be expanded
depending on the development and availability of more automated tools to
assist maintenance of locomotives aiJ.d its equipment.
B. Real-time preventive maintenance support system for Electric rolling
stock:
1. Introduction
With hundreds of components on board, it is not possible to know the extent of

utilization of each component witl1in a rolling stock by any off line methods or
analysis. However, by providing suit~ble onboard monitoring systems, the
utilization of many vital components can. be precisely monitored and reported
to base station on a real time basis. At the base station, a large repository of
such data for all the assets can be created, which will provide timely alerts
when an asset is due for a preventive check. Such a repository can be
connected to all the custodians of assets simultaneously using internet
technology. Using this method, centralized expert advice can also be sought.
Upon receiving such alerts of an exp~cted failure or component replacement
request from the system, the depot can .mobilize a quick response team to the
site with necessary materials whiCh would avoid a line failure and major
catastrophe. This is the trend now in developed Railway Systems and comes
under the umbrella of Remote Diagnostics & Remote Monitoring.
2. Infrastructure Requirement
2.1 Onboard Hardware
To start with, this system can be targeted in 3-phase locomotives, tap-changer

locomotives, EMUs and MEMU~L Three phase locomotive has already
microprocessor based system and hence the status of almost all items are
available in realtime on board. This only has to be suitably brought to a base
~Page
20 of 20
station repository. In tap~changer locomotives provided with microprocessor

based systems, some level of augmentation can provide additional hardware
and sensors to capture the required details, so also the case with EMUs &
MEMUs. Additional investment will go in for such hardware onboard the rolling
stock.
2.2 Base Station
The base station will contain one or more large data servers, loaded with
various application programs to analyse the raw data received from various
rolling all over India. It will have access to registered users. The system itself
will make alerts to the custodians about the failure trend, expected time for
preventive check, replacement of a components etc.
2.3 Data Network
The most important aspect for success of this scheme is to have a seamless
coverage of a wireless data network in the entire Indian Railways electrified
section. Even though private operators like Reliance & Airtel as well as state
owned BSNL provide wireless coverage in many parts of the country, these are
mainly for voice applications and for public use. These networks will not
provide facility for huge data transfer, and even if it is available in future with
3G spectrum, such operators would not be able to guarantee uninterrupted
data transfer and foot print across the electrified track. Hence, as part of this
project, it would be needed to set up a pan India (covering electrified tracks to
begin with) broad band wireless network like WiMax. Alternatively, some
network operators who would be getting the 3G spectrum and WiMax in future
can be asked to provide this facility with an exclusive arrangement.
, Page 1 of6
Annexure~III
B of Technical Circular No. RDS0/2012/EL/TC/0121 (Rev.'O')
ANNEXU~
III B
ADDITIONAL MACHINERY & PLANT (M .& P),TO()LS & PI,ANTS(T&P) AND

TRAINING ,TESTING AND REPAIR FACILITIES FOR ELECTRONIC
EQUIPMENT SPECIALLY REQUIRED FOR HOI\HNG 100/200 3PHASE LOCOMOTIVES IN SHEDS
LIST- 1 MACHINE TOOLS (GENERAL PURPOSE
MACHINES)
Shed Holding
For 100
locos
For200
locos
11
Diagnostic Tool (Mark-BT)

Valve set Trolley Drg. No.TRSIGMOIWAG9I003 &
TRS/GMOIWAG9/002
Test loops boxes (sets)
Converter lifting tac.kle (sets)
LCR Meter (Make: Philips fluke)
GTO Fire Box (Make: BT)
Oscilloscope with probe (Model: DL 1740) (Make:
Gould I England)
Gate Unit Transmitter and Receiver
Fibre optic test equipment (Make: BT)
MIG Welding Plant (Aluminium Welding Plant)
Converter Oil Filtration Unit
12
Oil filling plant with flow control for transformer
13
Oil filling plant with flow control for Power converter
14
Hydraulic Lifting Platform
15
High pressure steam cleaners including cleaning grill
16
Traction rod bush assly. Fixture (RRH3010 mof

Enerpac
17
Rubber bush extracting plant fo:t:' spheriblock (Make:

Enerpac)
18
Hydraulic Press with Accessories
19
Test Rigs for E70 brake equipment
20
Pinion extraction tool (Hipress)
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
trolley for TFP
8.
16
12
3
3 .
3
2
4
6
3
2
4
3
2
3
8
6
2
Page 2 of6
Annexure~III
B of Technical Circular No. RDS0/2012/EL/TC/0121 (Rev.'O')
21
Gantry Crane (SWIL-3T)
22
PCB Handling facility
23
Asper
Requirement
As per
Requirement
Battery ChaTger (250 A, 150V)
24
Universal Programmer
25
Inverter
26
UPS
27
Hurth Coupling removal pump (Make: Enerpac)
28
Towing Equipment as per RDSO Drawing No. SKVL215, 216, 217 & 218 for WAG9locomotive.
1 set
2 sets
29
Supply of SAB WABCO make special tool kit for

BFC/F TBU of WAG9.
30
Variable voltage, Variable frequency converter power

system 3 phase, 380 volts, 45 kw alongwith suitable
control panel.
31
EPROM Programme Kit & 03 set card handling

boxes.
32
Light load run test facilities for traction motor of

WAG9 loco as per specification attached.
Testing unit for Angle Transmitter (Master controller)

for WAG9 loco as details given below:33
(1) Supply: 230V AC,50 Hz
(2) Input:- (a) Analog resistance input signal

from angle transmitter
(b) Digital contact.
34
Electronic card handling/ storage room.
35
Mounting & Dis-mounting arrangement for axle box

bearing
36
Traction rod bush assly. fixture (RRH 3010 of

Enerpac)
37
Knorr make special tool kit for BFC/F TBU
, Page 3 of6
Annexure-III B of Technical Circular No. RDS0/2012/EL/TC/0121 (Rev.'O')
38
Pinion extraction hydraulic machine
39
LEM System Unit
40
Transient recorder
41
Power Quality analyser
--
42
Integrated charge discharge regenerative type unit
--
'
LIST 2- ADDITIONAL TOOL & PLANT (T & P) ITEM SPECIFICALLY

REQUIRED FOR HOMING 100/200 3-PHASE LOCOMOTIVES IN SHEDS
Shed Holding
s.
Description
No.
100 locos
200 locos
Vertical balancing machine
2*
Industrial vacuum cleaner
3*
Y2" Sq. Drive industrial socket set (Taparia)
30
60
4*
%"Sq. Drive industrial socket set (Taparia)
30
60
5*
12
12
7*
Torque wrench (72-340 NM) (Make: Trip Torque)

Torque wrench (475-1015 NM) (Make: Trip
Torque)
Torque wrench (1015-1900 NM) (Make: Trip

Torque)
12
8*
Hydraulic Pellet Trolley (2.5T)
Pinion pushingjack Enerpack (20T) with oil

pump
6*
10
11
Hydraulic jack (2.5T)

i)
Disc Micrometer (75-100mm, 0.01mm)
ii)
Disc Micrometer (250-275mm,
0.01mm) Make: Mitotoyo I Japan
12* Digital clamp meter Metra clip- 5110
2
4
13
14* Milliohrtl Meter
12
15* Multi Meter
VARIAC (0-220 V, 50 Hz)
, Page 4 of6
16
Contactless (Infrared) Thermometer
17
Sensor checking unit
18
Pressure Calibrator
19
10.5 V 10 amp. Ac source with voltage and

current indicator
20
Grease gun with air dryer
3.
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
Centre pivot housing pushing and pulling double

acting jack cap.- 30t and pump 700 bar with all
accessories
LCR meter (range,-1 MH/F/ohm to 100
MH/F/ohni)
SR rack power supply load test jig
BUR rack power supply load test jig
Reed relay test jig for UFB 5 1 2 D 1 5 & URB 1 7
7 DIS card
DB loss test jig for UFB660 AO 1 and AFB 635
..
BOB LWL card .
WRE gate drive card testjig
.
28
SR gate unit test jig
29
GG module pulse transformer test jig
30
SAP card test jig
31
FDU testing jig
1
.
32
Card testing jig for testing of :PCBs at campo.

level
33
GTO stacking arrangement
34
Continuous pulse testing of gate unit
35
Multi channel oscillograph
36
Function generator
37
Tools for Knorr compressor
1 set
1 set
38
39
Current signature
analyzer
for TM
& Aux. motors
. . .
.
.
.. .
. ..
Surge compai'is6n tester for conditiqn monitoring
of TM & Aux. motor
40
Damper testing machine
(po~able}
Page 5 of6
Annexure-III B of Technical Circular No. RDS0/2012/EL/TC/0121 (Rev.'O'l
Note; *marked items are common to conventional and 3 phase electric locomotives.
Therefore, their actual requirement in a shed should be worked out depending on the
types and numbers of locomotives available in the shed.
LIST 3- Requirement for testing, maintenance and repair facilities of

electronic cards/ modules used in 3-phase locomotives
A.
Requirement for Electronic Testing Lab (As per CLW specification No.
ES/3/534):
1. Functional Tests of the cards to determine Whether the card is faulty and
identification of suspect component list
2. In circuit diagnostic test of the PCB cards up to Component level
3. Through Hole and Surface Mounted Device (SMD)PCB Remote stations
4. Conformal coating Removal Equipment
5. Video Microscope Based PCB Remote Inspection System
6. ESD Work Tables
7. Software Requirement for 1 and 2 above 8. Power Supply Requirement 230 V, 1 phase, with Max count of 64A
9. ESD Flooring
B.
Test set ups for testing of locos with GTO based convertors
1. RDSO's SMI 252
2. RDSO's SMI 256
3. RDSO's SMI 260
4. RDSO's SMI 261
5. RDSO's SMI 265
C.
Testing of speed sensors

Testing of WRE gate units
Testing set up for signal conditioning cards
and sensors
Repairing of WRE Gate unit
Repairing of Valve set
Other Requirements
1. Reed Relay test jig for URB 512 DIS & URB 177D15 card
2. GG Module pulse transformer jig
3. FDU Testing jig
4. Multi channel oscillograph (Portable)
5. Function Generator
D.
Training facilities required in shed

1) 02 Class rooms equipped with Benches for 40 trainees
2) Working Model for WAG-7locomotive in Hall
Page 6 of6
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
8)
9)
Cut models of Compressor, Pneumatic valves of WAG-7 locomotive.

Details of various bearings used in Locomotives
Trouble shooting Circuit model for WAG-7 locomotive
Working model of Bogie ofWAG-71ocomotive.
Model for various equipments of WAG-9 locomotive
Digital still camera - 01 No.
Audio Video set for display of various educational films on maintenance,
safety, fire etc.
10) Overhead Projector- 01 No.

11) Video camera- 01 No.
"fffii ~ GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
tc;r
~ MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(~wr ~RAILWAY BOARD)
No. 2.011/Eiect.(TRS)/225/13 Misc.
New Delhi, Dated : 19th Dec., 201,.?
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central Railway, Mumbai,
:East Central Railway, Hajipur
North Central_ Railway, Allahabad
Sub: Instructions for system improvements.
Vigilance Dte. while examining various vigilance cases has observed that instructions
laid down with regard to system improvements from time to time are not being followed
and has suggested the following:
(i) Para 1315 Chapter XIII of the Engineering Code states that at least 20% check by
Asstt. Elect. Engineer/Divisional Elect. Engineer is necessary. It has been observed
by the Vigilance that the locations where the JS/SS officers have conducted 20%
test check are not mentioned. It is therefore reiterated that while executing the
work, officers should strictly specify the locations/specific item, where they have
conducted 20% test check of the items including hidden work such as cable laying,
concealed wiring etc.
{ii) Material register containing detail of material against contract received from and
issued to the contractor, materials released while executing the work etc. should
be properly maintained.
It is advised that implementation of the above be ensured in your Railway.
61~
{Su~tnagar)
Railway Board
e-mail: dir.rsrb.gmail.com
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x:i. 2010/Tele/2(1)/1/Pt.
TELECOM CIRCULAR NO. 14/2012
The General Manger,
All Indian Railways ..
Including Konkan Railway
Sub: Joint Procedure Order(JPO) for use of CUG/Personal Mobile
Telephones by Loco Pilots/Assistant Loco Pilots/Motormen and
Guards.
Ref: Railway Board letter no. 2006/Safety(A&R)/19/8 dated 11.05.2007.
***
Instances of accidents have come to light that have been caused because of
. Loco pilot/Assistant Loco PilotfMotorma:h/Guard using mobile phones during trains
run. Board has considered the issue of use of CUG/Persona! mobile phones by Loco
Pilots/Asst. Loco Pilot/Motorman/Guards during train nm and a revised guidelines
in the form of JPO has been approved by Board (CRB, ML, MM & MT).
2.
This IPO supersedes all previous instructions issued in this regard.
3.
The JPO is enclosed for com~~.~

ance.
DA: As above.
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Copy forwarded for information and necessary action to:1. The Chief Operations l'y[anagers, All Indian Railways.
2. The Principal Chief Engineers, All Indian Railways.
3. The Chief Mechanical Engineer, All Indian Railways.
4. The Chief Electrical Engineer, All Indian Railways.
5. The Chief Signal & Telecom Engineers, Alllndian Rail
6. The Chief Safety Officer, All Indian Railways.
7. The Chief Commissioner of Railways Safety/Lucknow.
8. All Commissioners ofRailway Safety.
9. The Director General, RDSO, Lucknow.
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Enclosure to Telecom Circular No.14/2012
Sub: Use of CUG/Personal Mobile Telephones by Loco

Pilots/Assistant Loco pilots/Motormen and Guards.
Ref: Board's letter No. 2006/safety(A&R)/19/8 dated 11.5.2007.
Despite instruction issued vide Board's letter. referred above,

mJ.ID.ber of instances have come to light in which Loco Pilot/Assistant
Loco Pilot/Motorman/Guard were found to be using Mobile phones during
train run. In a few cases, this has even led to fatal accidents.
It has now been decided that the following revised.guidelines shall
be adopted. by the Loco Pilot/Assistant Loco Pilots/Motormen and Guards
for use of mobile phones while on duty:- .
.
1.
Loco Pilot/Assistant Loco Pilot!lYfotorn.ien while . ~'Signing ON''
will give a declaration in the CMS about the personal mobile

telephone (Nurnber&Operator) available with him. Railway
administration. will initiate steps to e-monitor and track the calls
originating/received from the CUG and personal mobile phones
during the period of nm. In case, it is found either from the Call
D~tail Re~ords(CDR) or during random surprise checks tha:t the
CUG/personal mobile phone has been used ti.nauthorizedly, the
Loco PilotlAssistant Loco Pilot/ Motormen will be liable to be
taken up under DAR
2.
While the train is on run, the Loco Pilot/Motormen will keep thelr
mobile phones (CUG & personal) in switched offcondition in their
bag/box.
3.
The Gtl.ards may use thei.T CUG mobile phones during train run in
exigencies only.
4.
Loco Pilots may use their CUG mobile phones during tram run only
in exigendes such as to call for assisttmce in the event of an
accident or failure. Howev~r, the reason necessitating use of mobile
phone during journey may be recorded at the end of their journey in
the register kept in the Loco Pilot lobby. Personal mobiles phones
shall not be used tmder any circumstances during the en~~\oumey
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The Loco Pilots and Guards will invariably use walkie~tallde!VHF

sets for communicating with each other and with the Station Master
and vice-versa.
6.
In case, the Loco pilot is required to be contacted for emergent

purposes, the concerned officer/controller may contact the Guard or
the Station master over CUG mobile phone and the Guard/Station
Master may in tum convey the message to Loco pilot on walkie~
talkie set.
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7. In case of suburban (E.MU) trains, when Motorman is reqUired to be

contacted for emergent purposes by the concerned
officer/controller~ the same shall be done through Guard using
walkie~talkie/VHF sets.
8.
In case, the Assistant Loco Pilot has been provided with CUG
mobile phone or is carrying personal mobile phone,. the above
instructions shall also be applicable for Assistant Loco Pilots.
9.
The inspectingoffioialrrwhile onfootplate sh6uld keep their mobile

phones in "Silent mode" and should desist from using the mobile
phones except in emergc;~ncies, so that Loco Pilot is not disttacted.
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This has the approval ofBoard(CRB,l\1L,.MM & MT).
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ED(Safety)
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(Vivek Kumar)
EDlYIE(Traction) .
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PREFACE

Nine volumes of compendiums containing important

Shunting mode operation of three-phase

Approval of Sources for procurement of

Adequacy of securing arrangement and

Recording of attention given to Electric

Logging of VCD in 3-Phase locos with

Compliance of instructions to ensure

Modified procedure for manual isolation

Movement of electric locomotive involved

Integrity of important operating indices

Revision of root wear limit on WAP-7

Rolling Back of trains.

2005/Sig. TPWS/1 {DLIAGC)Vol.ll Pt.

Train Protection Warning System

2005/Sig. TPWS .(DLI-AGC)Vol.ll

Missing coaching electric loco links

Dispatching of Electric locos from CLW and

Use of existing pressure switches for

Revision of AOH periodicity ofWAP-4 class

Summer & Monsoon preparedness and

Action plan to reduce SPAD cases

Incidences of Signal Passing at Danger

Side collision between train no. 18006 Dn

Counseling of running staffto avoid on line

Periodical meeting of Sr. DEE/TRO to

Policy on payment of spectrum charges to

Formation of JPO for freight train

Movement of defective locomotives over

Web based facility for Unusual Occurrence

Proper functioning of Vigilance Control

Requirement of lnfrastructural Facilities to

Instructions for system improvement.

JPO for use of CUG/Mobile Phones by Loco

fl'<i.'f)R GOVERNMENT OF INDiA

No. 2008/Eiect.(TRS)/440/10 3 Ph./Misc.

New Delhi, Dated : 11.02.11

General Managers (Elect.),

Eastern Railway, Kolkata

Shunting mode operation of 3 <f> locos in sheds

-----------'---~ 'tl~i'Pf\! GOVERNMENTOFINDIA

~ Jf?flcl~ MINISTRY OFRAILWAYS

New Delhi, dated 15.03.2011

General Manager '.; _ . .

Northern Railway, New Delhi

" South West Railway, Hubli

Integral Coach Factory, Chennal

Eastern Railway, Kolkata

Sub: Approval of Sources for proc;:urement of material for electric locos

(i} Board's letter No.

2.010(Dev}/225/1, dated 07.06.10.

and re ular orders

Pantograph and its components

Gapless lightening arrestor

Cable Head Termination

Rectifiers devices (dlodes)/fuses

EP/EM Contactors including Arno

14. Smoothening Reactors SL/Jnductive

All types of insulated conductors for

Resi-glass banding tapes

Magnet frame for Hitachi traction

Magnet frame for TA0-659 traction

No new source need to be developed