Action Plan on Vision -2020 Document
Para wise remarks are as under:Item no. of
Vision 2020
MR’s
Statement
Item no.4
Description
Action Plan
TRAIN
SAFETY
MISSION
ZERO
TOLERANCE FOR ACCIDENTS
The Vision aims at making railway operations free
of accidents, be it derailment, collision or fire on
trains.
Advanced technologies in all spheres including
track, rolling stock and signalling would be used
for this purpose.
MechanicalNew technologies in rolling stock introduce by Rly. Bd. and RDSO will be made use of. To make railway
operation free from collision loco pilots are being monitored regularly.
For fire prevention in coaches fire retardant material like PVC flooring, rexine, curtain fabric, compreg and
sun mica are being used in the coaches during POH.
ElectricalAction Plan to prevent fire in TL/AC coaches is as underS.N.
Item
Progress
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AC/TL coaches are manufactured Pertaining to PUs at RCF &
as per code of practice for fire ICF
and
Mid
Life
prevention- use of cable with fire Rehabilitation (MLR) at BPL.
retardant
quality,
adequate
protection system – to prevent fire
etc.
2
Use of fire survival cable in
critical lighting circuit of coach.
3
Provision of flush type fittings in
SLR. Progress-3518 out of 4741
SLR.
Provision of Suck through
arrangement type evaporate unit
in under slung AC coaches.
Progress 448 out of 806 coaches.
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Provision of OHP in evaporator
unit of AC coach with under slung
AC coaches.
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Remarks
Code of practice for fire
prevention
is
being
followed during schedule
maintenance & IOH in
TL &AC depot and as
well as during POH in
workshop.
Pertaining to PUs at RCF &
ICF
and
Mid
Life
Rehabilitation (MLR) at BPL.
All NWR based 257 SLRs have
been provided with flush type
light fittings.
All NWR based 30 AC under It is being ensured in
slung coaches provided with Other Railway coaches
suck through arrangement.
during POH. However 12
AC under slung coaches
of Other Railway have
been modified with this
arrangement.
All NWR based 30 AC under It is being ensured in
slung coaches provided with Other Railway coaches
Over Heat Protection (OHP) in during POH. However 21
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Provision of Over Voltage
Protection (OVP) in RRU –
Railways have completed in just
90.9% of coaches. Railways to
expedite the work for early
completion.
heater circuit of SG/EOG AC AC under slung coaches
coaches.
of Other Railway have
been provided with Over
Heat Protection (OHP).
All the NWR based 1029 TL
160 coaches of Other
coaches with RRUs provided
Railway
have
been
with Over Voltage Protection. provided
with
Over
Voltage Protection.
High quality training to improve the skills of Mechanicalemployees to manage new technology is critical, ZTC/UDZ,STC/Ajmer, Diesel Training Centres and BTCs are are equipped to impart training of new type
and steps would be taken to provide the same.
of Rolling Stock such as WDP4, WDG4 locos, air brake system of coaching & wagons. As and when new
design coaches like LHB coaches etc. will be based at NWR , training modules will be modified to suite
the need of future. To select the highly competent supervisor as instructor in training school, selection is
done by the SAG selection committee.
Operating(1) Improvement in training content and training infrastructure in ZRTI/Udaipur and Divisional Training
Schools. Provision of additional Hostels and latest Operating System Models like PI, SSI, BPAC etc.
(2) Counselling of Station Masters, shunting staff and Points men to correctly follow the rules prescribed
in G&SR, Block Manual and other Safety Circulars.
(3) Staffs are being sent for Refresher course, Pre Medical Examination and Safety Camps as per yard
sticks.
SafetyGreater emphasis on holding seminars and discussions for improving safety.
ElectricalNWR has been proposing a work to set up an Electrical Training Centre at UDZ at an estimated cost of
Rs. 3.33 crore for inclusion in works programme 2009-10 & 2010-11 but not materialized. Same is
proposed for 2011-12.
Nearly 70% of the fatalities in railway mishaps Engineeringtake place at unmanned level crossings. Today To minimize the unmanned Level crossings the state government is being chased for consent of closing of
there are around 17000 unmanned level crossings. unmanned LCs having low TVU, merging of LCs, provision of ROB/RUB/LHS.
We envisage that in the coming years not a single
level crossing in the country will remain
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Chapter III
para
3.1:Key
Challenges,
point ( C) :
Safety
unmanned or unprotected. Here too, advanced
technologies would be adopted to meet the
challenge. I urge State governments to partner
with the Indian Railways in this major task.
Safety performance of Indian Railways measured
in terms of number of consequential train
accidents (accidents with serious repercussions in
terms of loss of human life or injury or damage to
railway property or interruption to railway traffic
beyond the defined threshold level). These include
collision, derailment, fire in trains, accident of
road vehicles with trains at level crossings and
other specified types of miscellaneous train
mishaps or accidents. Accidents per million trainkilometers have been steadily improving as
illustrated by the following table: Remarkably, the
improvement is even more marked in respect of
the more serious types of accidents like collision
and fire in trains.
MechanicalZero missing safety fitting are being ensured in rolling stock in coach and wagon. At workshop and
sicklines For rolling stock maintenance IRCA Part IV(coaching), Part III (Wagon) and maintenance manual
(CAMTECH) for coach and wagon is being followed. Wheel profile is regularly checked during
maintenance.
ElectricalIn this regard illumination of busy level crossings has been dealt with as above. Fire prevention measures in
coaches as mentioned in remarks against Para 1 above.
However, notwithstanding the steady trend of Mechanicalimprovement, a number of significant challenges On NWR responsibility of Mech. In accidents is as follows
still remain. Interruption to traffic due to accidents
is a cause of concern. A large number of
Year
TTL
Mech.
derailments, as well as failure of railway staff as a
Accide Resp.
major contributory cause of accidents, show that
nt
considerable room for improvement exists.
2004-05 14
8=4+4*
Table-4 Traffic disrupted or Train 2005-06 16
1=0+1*
movement disrupted /halted/affected lost due to 2006-07 17
1=0+1*
accident
2007-08 14
4=0+4*
2008-09 14
1=1+0*
Year
Interruption to
2009-10 13
1=0+1*
through
Note:- * contributory
communication
In case of accident, there is always’ sincere efforts to make the communication through as early as possible.
(hours)
Safety2003-04
2806
(1) Strengthening disaster management preparedness at the railway stations and other important field
2004-05
1692
locations through prominently displayed boards containing details of all agencies which can help in
2005-06
1904
faster relief and restoration during the ‘Golden Hour’ in case of any emergency. This would include not
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only the telephone numbers of railway, and district authorities and medical services in the vicinity, but
also numbers of local road crane operators, JCB owners, labour contractors, private transport agencies,
suppliers of heavy duty metal cutting devices, etc. This exercise is expected to be completed within six
months.
In the year 007-08, 84 of 194 accidents were
(2)
Plans for having road transport equipped with MFD at select locations would be explored for faster
caused by failure of railway staff (43 % of the
access
to rail accident site. Decision in this regard would be taken shortly.
total), and 100 of these accidents (52% of total)
were derailments. This is typical and
representative of the pattern for a number of years.
2006-07
2007-08
1148
4381
A lot more work needs to be done by way of Safetytechnological upgradation, HR interventions of Greater emphasis on motivation rather than punishment to enhance safety consciousness amongst staff.
right recruitment, promotion, training and
Wider publicity to scheme for giving recognition to and awarding to the meritorious staff who actively
motivation of employees before preventable
accidents are eliminated from the Railways.
contribute towards accident prevention. Action in this regard has been initiated with full vigour.
MechanicalLot of technological upgradation has been done in Rolling Stock from vacuum brake four wheeler stock to
air brake casnub casted bogie freight stock,. Now stainless steel light wagon having lesser tare weight are
also being manufactured to avoid the corrosion. NWR workshops are doing conversion of BOXN wagon to
BOXNR wagon stainless steel body . Hence we have upgraded the skill and knowledge of our employees
to under take such work. WE are also motivating our staff by suitable award time to time.
S&TA great thrust has been laid on introduction of signalling safety systems to enhance safety of train
operations on NWR. The brief outline giving present status and action plan on the signalling systems is as
follows :Modern Technology of Electronic Interlocking/ Panel Interlocking in signalling systems to enhance
reliability & safety is being progressively inducted on NWR. During the current FY (Upto Dec’10) 55 No.
PI/ EIs have been provided on NWR which is a record.
As on 31.12.10, 77% installations ( 285 out of 372)on BG have been provided this technology and the
balance stations are planned to be covered progressively in the next 4-5 years.
All BG conversion are being done with provision of PI/EI signalling system at stations.
LED signals are being provided on all CLS installations. As on 31.12.2010, all stations on ‘B’, ‘D’ spl &
D routes on NWR have been provided LED signals. On ‘E’ routes out of 117 stations, 95 have already been
provided and the balance stations are targetted to be provided during 2011-12.
Track circuiting for detection of occupation of track has been given great thrust. It has been completed
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at all stations on main lines (FM-FM). Further, all stations on ‘B’, ‘D Spl’ and ‘D’ routes have been
provided complete track circuiting except 4 nos. on ‘D’ routes, which are targetted to be covered during
2011-12.
On the ‘E’ routes track circuiting on the loop line and turn outs is being provided progressively along
with provision of PI/EI and is estimated to be completed in the next 3 years.
Axle Counter with Block (BPAC) is being provided along with all PI/EI installations for automatic
verification of complete arrival of trains.
The system has already been provided at all stations on ‘B’ and ‘D Spl’ except 2 stations which shall be
completed by 31.3.2011. On ‘D’ and ‘E’ routes, the system has been provided at 100 stations and balance
57 stations are targetted to be covered in the next 2 years.
Back up power supply for signals to avoid signal blanking has already been provided at all color light
signalling installations on NWR. Further, Integrated Power Supply (IPS) is being provided in Relay
interlocking/ Electronic Interlocking installations. As on 31.12.2010, 234 out of 273 stations have been
provided IPS. The balance 39 stations are targetted to be provided during 2011-12.
Note: On NWR, all new PI/EI installations are being provided with LED signals, BPAC, IPS, Data
logger and complete track circuiting for safe and reliable train operations.
Ongoing initiatives like manning of busier levelcrossings and pre-warning and education of road
users at unmanned level crossings need to be
scaled up to minimize mishaps at level-crossings.
Safety is a challenge but a close -to -zero
accident goal is attainable. This issue has to be
addressed with proper planning and
determination.
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EngineeringAs per latest criteria of manning, total 194 LCs are qualified for manning. The work has been sanctioned
for above LCs. The total target for manning in 2010-11 is 166 LCs. The total progress up to 31.12.10 is 22
LCs. The road users are also being counseled on regular basis by divisions to minimize mishaps at level
crossings. Decision has been taken to man only 122 LCs on BG. However, further manning is subject to
availability of manpower.
MechanicalOwn your section scheme adopted by NWR is step in this direction, in which SAG inspect his section once
in a month. Shorts coming are coming to the knowledge and sincere effort are being made to make good
the short coming in the available resources.
Electrical26 LC gates electrified during the year 2010-11 up to 31.12.2010. Cumulatively 1160 LC gates have been
electrified out of a total of 1372 manned LC gates over NWR.
S&TTrain Actuated Warning Device has not been considered presently by Railway Board as per MT and ML’s
joint note issued vide ML’s DO No. 2005/Sig/PLN/3/Pt dated 2.11.05.
Safety(i) Prominent safety hoardings to be erected on the road approaches at the UMLCs. This exercise is
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expected to begin within three months and expected to be completed in a phased manner.
Chapter V
para5.0
point (g)
Target to achieve Zero accidents.
Chapter V
para5.0
point (h)
Target to achieve Zero failures in equipments.
(ii) It is planned to send automatic text messages (SMS) through mobile phones to all road users
approaching the UMLCs. This matter is under discussion with the service provider.
(iii) Advertisements about precautions to take by the road users to be given in electronic media like TV.
Action to be taken shortly.
(iv) Focused attention on spreading awareness about safety at UMLCs in schools, village panchayats, and
at taxi/bus stands. This is an ongoing exercise.
S&TThere is no accident on S&T account during 2009-10 and the current year and the thrust on safety is being
maintained.
Mechanical (i) The quality of training to train operating staff is improved to achieve the target of zero accident.
(ii)Prescribed maintenance schedules will be done strictly to keep rolling stock in good fate.
(iii) No short cut method will be adopted in maintenance of rolling stock.
(iv) Technological up-gradation will be adopted in minimum time as and when advised.
Safety(1)Joint safety inspections are being conducted at the officers’ and the supervisors’ levels so that corrective
action, if any, involving more than one department can be initiated on-the-spot. This promotes better
coordination and teamwork amongst the sister departments for enhancing safety in train operations.
(2) Adopting a software for ‘Inspection Monitoring Module’ for prompt follow up action on inspection
notes at all levels. Action to be taken shortly.
S&TReliability improvement is a continuous endeavor. At the stage of initial installation pre- commissioning
check list for each signalling system is being followed. Measures such as predictive maintenance by data
logger, competency enhancement of signalling staff, directed maintenance are taken. Replacement of
overage/ worn out signalling assets is being progressively done.
Signalling Equipment reliability enhancement by building up redundancy, improved standards etc is being
continuously followed up with RDSO.
Due to sustained maintenance efforts and implementation of the reliability improvement action plan, the
reliability of assets (Signal) have shown significant improvement on NWR. The position of signal failures
of current year vis a vis the same period of last year is as follows :-
Total no. of signal failures
ZISTUs in thousand
Failures per thousand ZISTUs per month
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April to Dec 09
4781
517.304
1.03
April to Dec 10
3772
635.171
0.65
Percent improvement 38.83 %
EngineeringThe comparison of asset failures during this year vis-à-vis corresponding period of previous year is
tabulated below:
Type of failure
Rail fracture
Weld failures
Other failures
Total
During
2010-11
(Up to Dec’10)
20
132
26
178
During
2009-10
(Up to Dec’09)
37
141
41
219
The drastic reduction in asset failure is achieved through in time detection of flaws replacement of track
warranting renewals and systematic maintenance.
ElectricalElectrical failures cases
S.N. Equipment
No. of cases
(i)
Alternator
3
(ii) V belts
2
(iii) Compressors
2
(iv)
Invertor 25 kVA
1
(v)
RRU
1
Total
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Action Plan
(i) Provision of 2x650Ah batteries in 10 AC coaches to get redundancy in Self Generating (SG) coaches.
(ii) V belts –Tensioning of V belts is being ensured as per RDSO’s SMIs.
(iii) Replacement of Mercury in glass thermostats by electronic thermostats - completed in all 224 coaches.
(iv) AC compressors are being replaced by scroll type compressors on failure of maneroup compressors.
(v) RRUs are being replaced by ERRUs.
(vi) Electromechanical type time delay relays have been replaced in all 199 RMPU coaches by electronic
time delay relays.
MechanicalDue to technological improvement from vacuum brake to air brake and from UIC bogie to casnub bogie,
and by using solid wheels in all rolling stock, equipment failure has reduced drastically and requirement of
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Chapter V
para5.0
factor 4 of
Five critical
factors
Near- total level of safety, efficient utilization of
assets and infallible levels of reliability of the
system benchmarked to the best in the world
through predictive and diagnostic tools and highly
trained and motivated employees.
examination has also come down and rolling stock is used extensively. Now-a –days there is 1 or 2 coaches
failure in a year and wagon failure or wagon detachments has also reduced, which can be seen from the
table given below
Year
Wagon detachment Coach detachment
2003-04
193
4
2004-05
156
6
2005-06
74
1
2006-07
69
4
2007-08
92
4
2008-09
77
2
2009-10
64
4
2010-11(Dec.10)
47
2
S&TReliability enhancement measures towards this objective as detailed in Para above are being taken.
Competency enhancement of signal staff in modern technology is a focus area. Practical hands-on
training in SSE/Signal depot and at work site is being done. For this purpose set up for signalling
equipments like Electric Point machines, IPS, Digital axle counter, Data loggers, LED, token-less block
etc. is proposed for SSE/Signal depot in the division. In addition Test, simulation & training set up for
Electronic Interlocking of each make is also envisaged to be set up at NWR.
Data Loggers for event recording, analysis & follow up of unusual and predictive maintenance is being
provided. All stations on ‘B’, ‘D Spl’ and ‘D’ routes have been provided data loggers. On the ‘E’ routes all
PI/EI stations have been provided data loggers except 12 numbers which are targetted to be provided
during 2011-12
Chapter VI
Para 6..2
Safety-Zero tolerance for accidents
In 10 years time, Indian Railways would target to
banish accidents from its operations. This would
be achieved through a combination of
technological and HR interventions.
Mechanical (1) Technological upgradation is will be adopted in least possible time as and when advised.
(2) Training of staff will be ensured.
Operating(1) Counselling of Station Masters, shunting staff and Points men to correctly follow the rules prescribed
in G&SR, Block Manual and other Safety Circulars.
(2) Planning of regular maintenance blocks for up keep of P.Way and S&T gears.
(3) Scheduled examination of Rolling stock as per laid down yard sticks.
SafetyIncreased use of the electronic gadgets/aids for spreading awareness about safety. For example, Scrolling
boards with pictorial illustration of safety precautions to be taken by the railway staff are planned for
installation within one year at all the offices of SMs/ASMs/YMs/AYMs, Running Rooms, and Crew
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Lobbies.
Renewal,
replacement,
upgradation
and Engineeringtechnological aids for early detection of flaws and Top most priority is assigned to Safety. Track renewals are undertaken as and when become due for
mechanized, integrated maintenance of both track renewal. Target v/s progress of various track renewal activities is as underand rolling stock would be planned and managed
from the standpoint of attaining the goal of zero
Activity
Target for
Progress up
Remarks
Scope as on
derailments.
01.04.10
2010-11
to Dec’10
Track renewals
(CTR Units)
171.51
135.35
72.44
Entire scope will
be
completed
during 2011-12.
Deep screening
(Km)
464.33
279
166.36
Less progress due
to
insufficient
availability
of
traffic blocks for
BCM machine.
Laying of PSC
turnouts
(Nos)
528.5
364.25
151
Scope got reduced
due to sanction of
doubling
and
decision
of
standard
III
interlocking.
USFD is being carried out regularly as per schedule laid down and prompt action is taken to attend to
flaws noticed during ultrasonic flaw detection. As against 12094 km of USFD testing planned this year,
8098 km achieved up to Dec’10. Contract for outsourcing of 2657.4 Tkm of USFD testing is under
finalization. Old equipments for USFD testing are being replaced by new one. As against indent of 26 nos.
of USFD equipments, POs for 13 nos. have been issued by COS. Integrated traffic blocks are organized to
facilitate working of all the departments. Derailments on track account are dismal.
Mechanical (i) Condemnation of rolling stock will be done on age cum condition basis.
(ii) 4Wheeler tank wagons are being condemned as Rly. Bd’s policy. Similarly 4 wheeler BVG also being
replaced by 8wheeler , ICF bogie BVG.
(iii) UST of axle is being done of coaches and wagons during POH.
(iv) Weigh bridges have already been commissioned at 7 locations as identified on NWR. Efforts will be
made to keep these weighbridges in good condition
(v) Contactless thermometers are being used during rolling in examination of the freight train and
passenger trains at nominated points.
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Crash –and fire worthiness of coaches would be
enhanced.
Advanced signalling technology (such as
automatic verification of train movement and line
occupation through track circuiting/axle counters,
Train Protection Systems and Anti-Collision
Devices) would be used in combination with
training of station and running staff to eliminate
collisions.
MechanicalRDSO is working in this direction.
S&TSignalling systems for automatic verification of line occupation like axle counter & track circuit are being
progressively provided. Track circuiting on main lines (FM-FM) has been completed on all stations.
Further, all stations on ‘B’, ‘D Spl’ and ‘D’ routes have been provided complete track circuiting except 4
nos. on ‘D’ routes, which are targetted by March’2012.
On the ‘E’ routes track circuiting on the loop line and turn outs is being provided progressively along with
provision of PI/EI and is estimated to be completed in the next 4-5 years.
Axle Counters with Block (BPAC) is being provided with all PI/EI installations. The system has already
been provided at all stations on ‘B’ and ‘D Spl’ except 2 stations which shall be completed by 31.3.2011.
On ‘D’ and ‘E’ routes, the system has been provided at 100 stations and balance 57 stations are targetted to
be covered in the next 2 years.
Train Protection system and Anti Collision device are currently not sanctioned on NWR. Board is
considering these systems initially on ‘A’ route and suburban sections only which are not available on
NWR.
Mechanical Presently there is no provision of ACDs on locos of NWR. It will be done as per Railway Board’s
instructions.
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Communication, Inter-locking and warning S&Tdevices at manned level crossing gates would be Telephonic communication has been provided at all manned gates on BG. Improved communication is
improved.
also being provided by means of electronic ringing type telephone (DTMF) for separation of gate
telephones. More and more LC gates are being interlocked to enhance safety as per extant policy. During
the current year upto 31.12.2010, 44 LC gates have been interlocked.
A 3 year action plan for interlocking of LC gates as per Board’s policy is as follows
Unmanned level crossing gates would be
progressively manned or protected or replaced by
subways, Road Over Bridges and Under Bridges
(ROB & RUBs) in the next five years' time.
Fencing of trucks at vulnerable locations will be
undertaken to eliminate the possibility of trespass
onto the track.
Security on stations and running trains and
patrolling of tracks on vulnerable areas would be
beefed up to safeguard passengers and rail-users
from the threat of accidents arising from miscreant
activities.
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Division
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
Total
AII
08
12
15
35
BKN
13
25
39
77
JP
15
23
09
47
JU
09
15
15
39
Total
45
75
78
198
EngineeringThe total number of unmanned LCS in NWR as on 01.04.10 is 1396. There is five year plan for removal of
these unmanned LCs by manning, outright closing, merging and construction of ROB/RUB/LHS subject to
NOC given by the state government and criteria for manning will be suitably amended to cover unmanned
LCs. The five year plan is enclosed as Annexure-I.
During 2010-11, 236 (166 by manning, 40 by closure & 30 by ROB/RUB) unmanned LCs have been
planned for elimination. The progress up to 30.09.10 is 74. Manning of LCs can be done further if the
manpower is available.
Engineering.The Railway has identified the locations of trespassing and providing rail barriers/trenches as and where
required.
SecurityTo maintain safety and security of passengers, RPF Staff are deployed round the clock at Railway station
platforms and passenger areas. Important trains are also being escorted by armed escort party of RPF.
Besides, patrolling of tracks on vulnerable sections is also carried out to check the extremist’s activities.
Security arrangements are made according to theft perception in co-ordination with GRP and Civil Police.
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