Review of Staff Working As Trolleymen Over Pune Division

CENTRAL RAILWAY

Review of staff working as Trolleymen over Pune Division.

Name Designation

Officer

Shri. Rajesh Sahani Secretary (PG)

Shri. A. K. Gupta DWSO

Supervisor

Shri. Swapnil Awale Work Study Insp. Work Study Insp. Shri. Shiv Shankar Raut Work Study Insp. Shri. Akbar Sayyed

SYNOPSIS OF THE STUDY

Study Number : WSCR/ENGG/PA/7/17-18

: Review of staff working as Name of Study Trolleymen over Pune division.

Approved by : AGM

Department : ENGINEERING

Division : PUNE

Date of Commencement : 24.08.2017

Date of Completion : 27.09.2017

Date of Submission :28 .09.2017

INDEX

PAGE NO. CONTENTS NO.

1 Acknowledge, Authority and Term of Reference 4

2 Chapter – I Introduction 5

3 Chapter – II Existing Procedure 6-11

3 Chapter – III Critical Analysis 12-13

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The work-study teams express its deep gratitude to Nominated officers and Supervisors whose valuable guidance provided a successful conclusion to this study and whose productive suggestion enhanced the enthusiasm of the team.

The team is very thankful to all the depot In charges of engineering department (P Way) for providing necessary information /records required by the work-study team for the Work Study of “Review of staff working as Trolleymen over Pune Division.”

AUTHORITY AND TERM OF REFERENCE

The work study on “Review of staff working as Trolleymen over Pune Division” is Crash work study approved by AGM for 2017-18 with No. WSCR/ENGG/PA/7/17-18. The term of reference for the given work-study is “Review of staff working as Trolleymen over Pune Division.”

METHODOLOGY

The work-study team has adopted the following technique to complete the study

 Collection of Data provided by engineering depots (P Way) in detail with reference to quantum of work load.  Discussion of details with coordinating officer / Supervisor / Staff.  Critical analysis of the data collected.  Making recommendations for need base staff in the present context.

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION

Civil engineering department of Indian Railways manages and maintains all these infrastructures. The maintenance of track is a vital activity in the working of train in relation to safety & punctuality and it is duty of engineering department to up keep the standard of track using engineering parameters for the safe running of trains.

It is primary duty of SSE (P.Way) to ensure the maintenance of track for safe running of trains. For this purpose SSE (P.Way) needs to inspect the track under his jurisdiction, need to be inspected as per the schedule and as per the requirement. Inspection by SSE (P.Way) is done by two means, i.e. by foot or by trolley. Trolley has been provided to SSE (P.Way) of sections to facilitate them for inspection at long stretches of track in less time. Inspection by means of trolley is also done by officers of engineering department.

Pune Division has been divided into 11 sections, each sections is controlled by one SSE(P.Way) Incharge, who is responsible for maintenance, Safety and Inspection of track falling under his jurisdiction. Incharge SSE is assisted by other SSE(P.Way) and JE who look after the track maintenance activities within their jurisdictions. List of Sections of SSE(P.Way) of Pune Division is given as under:

1. TGN ( Talegaon ) 2. DEHR ( Dehu Road ) 3. PA(ML) ( Pune main line ) 4. PA(YD) ( Pune Yard ) 5. GPR ( Ghorpadi ) 6. URL ( Uruli ) 7. DD ( Daund ) 8. WTR ( Wather Road) 9. KRD ( Karad) 10. BVG( Bhilavdi) 11. MRJ ( Miraj )

To facilitate the better mobility for inspection of tracks extended over several kilometers, SSEs are provided with trolley/motor trolley. Trolley is a vehicle used for inspection on tracks. It is designed to push on track and it can be lifted bodily off the line by four men when ever required. A self-propelled trolley with a motor is known as a motor trolley.

Trolleys are manned by four men to push them on track. The official-in-charge of trolley/ motor trolley is responsible at all times for its safe working. All officers and inspectors of Engineering Department are permitted to use trolleys.

CHAPTER 2 Existing Procedure

2.0. Organisational set up of Engineering department of Pune Division

SR. DEN(CO)

SR. DEN(S) DEN(N) DEN(HQ)

ADEN(LNL) ADEN(M) ADEN(S)

SSE/PA/YARD SSE/GRP SSE/PA/ML

SSE/WTR SSE/TGN

SSE/KRD SSE/DEHR

ADEN(MRJ) ADEN(DD)

SSE/BVQ SSE/URL

SSE/MRJ SSE/DD 6

2.0.1 Sanction Strength of Trolleymen:

Sanction Strength of Trolleymen of Pune Division (Before Merging of Cadre)

Sr. NO. SSE (P. Way) Section S/S MoR Vac

1 TGN 18 15 3

2 DEHR 5 8 -3

3 PA(ML) 13 13 0

4 PA(YD) 9 5 4

5 GPR 18 18 0

6 URL 15 10 5

7 DD 18 10 8

8 WTR 15 14 1

9 KRD 15 9 6

10 BVG 15 6 9

11 MRJ 18 16 2

Total 159 124 35

Note: Railway Board Vide BRE No 91/2012 dated 17.08.2012 has clubbed the categories of Trackman/Trolleymen/Gateman/Watchman/Keyman, forming a comprehensive cadre of Track Maintainer.

Equipment for Trolley/ Motor Trolley - Each trolley/ motor trolley/ lorry have the following equipment:

 Two hand signal lamps;  Two red and two green hand signal flags;  Detonators 12 nos;  A chain and a padlock;  A copy of the Working Time Table and all correction slips and appendices, if any, in force on that section of the railway over which the trolley, lorry or motor trolley is to run;  A motor horn and a search light (for motor trolley only);  Two banner flags and additional detonators (for lorry only); and  Such other articles as may be prescribed by the Railway Administration in this behalf.

Duty list of Trolleymen: Although there is no comprehensive duty list of trolleymen, during the discussion with officials of Engineering department work study team noted that apart from the Operating the trolley during the inspection trolleymen are also entrusted with following duties,

1. Inspection of track (i.e. Point and Crossings, Curve, LWR, Bridge, Drain & Civil Work) 2. Lookout man during inspection. 3. Accompanying Foot inspection in section with PWI. 4. Accompanying foot plate & Cab inspection in section with PWI. 5. Carrying inspection tool & kit for inspection of various parameters as per laid down schedule, along with all officers. 6. Helping in measurement of various parameters of track gauge cum level. 7. Up keeping of inspection tools and Equipment for Trolly/ Motor Trolly

Work Load : P Way Department of Pune division has been divided in 11 sections for decentralized management of Track Maintenance. Section wise work load of Trolleymen in terms of number of trolleys, days of trolley inspection and other activities has been detailed as under,

2.1 Talegaon Section: Section of SSE(P.Way)/Talegaon is from KM 131/0 to KM 167/680. The workload of Trolleymen in this section is given as under,

Total Track Kilometer 73.36 No of Hand PushTrollies 3 No of Motor Trollies 1 Number of Sections of PWIs 3 Avg monthly Trolley Inspection per PWI 7 Avg monthly Foot Inspection per PWI 12

2.2 Dehu Road Section: Section of SSE(P.Way)/Dehu Road is from GRND to DEHR, DEHR to COD Depot, 29 FAD I Area to 29 FAD III Area, KK Station to 512 Base depot & A Park. . The workload of Trolleymen in this section is given as under,

Total Track Kilometer 69 No of Hand PushTrollies 2 No of Motor Trollies 0 Number of Sections of PWIs 2 Avg monthly Trolley Inspection per PWI 3 Avg monthly Foot Inspection per PWI 2

2.3 Pune(ML) Section: Section of SSE(P.Way)/Pune(ML) is from KM 167/680 to KM 190/0. The workload of Trolleymen in this section is given as under,

Total Track Kilometer 44.64 No of Hand PushTrollies 1 No of Motor Trollies 1 Number of Sections of PWIs 3 Avg monthly Trolley Inspection per PWI 5 Avg monthly Foot Inspection per PWI 1

2.4 Pune(YD) Section: Section of SSE(P.Way)/Pune(YD) is from KM 190/0 to KM 196/0(Pune-Daund) & KM 192/800 to KM 194/500( PA-MRJ) . The workload of Trolleymen in this section is given as under,

Total Track Kilometer 15.4 No of Hand PushTrollies 2 No of Motor Trollies 0 Number of Sections of PWIs 2 Avg monthly Trolley Inspection per PWI 12 Avg monthly Foot Inspection per PWI 1

2.5 Uruli Section: Section of SSE(P.Way)/Uruli is from KM 196/0 to KM 247/0. The workload of Trolleymen in this section is given as under, Total Track Kilometer 102 No of Hand PushTrollies 2 No of Motor Trollies 1 Number of Sections of PWIs 3 Avg monthly Trolley Inspection per PWI 6 Avg monthly Foot Inspection per PWI 9

2.6 Daund Section: Section of SSE(P.Way)/Daund is from KM 247/0 to KM 264/5 PUNE to KEDGOAN and KM 268/200 to KM 309/8 DAUND to BARAMATI . The workload of Trolleymen in this section is given as under,

Total Track Kilometer 77 No of Hand PushTrollies 1 No of Motor Trollies 2 Number of Sections of PWIs 3 Avg monthly Trolley Inspection per PWI 6 Avg monthly Foot Inspection per PWI 6

2.7 Ghorpadi Section: Section of SSE(P.Way)/Ghorpuri is from KM 2.88 to KM to KM 66.260 GHORPADI to VALHA. The workload of Trolleymen in this section is given as under,

Total Track Kilometer 63.38 No of Hand PushTrollies 3 No of Motor Trollies 1 Number of Sections of PWIs 3 Avg monthly Trolley Inspection per PWI 14 Avg monthly Foot Inspection per PWI 12

2.8 Wathar Road Section: Section of SSE(P.Way)/Wathar Road is from KM 69/260 to KM 138/200 . The workload of Trolleymen in this section is given as under,

Total Track Kilometer 68.94 No of Hand PushTrollies 3 No of Motor Trollies 0 Number of Sections of PWIs 1+2 Avg monthly Trolley Inspection per PWI 6 Avg monthly Foot Inspection per PWI 3

2.9 Karad Section: Section of SSE(P.Way)//Karad is from KM 138/2 to 208/6. The workload of Trolleymen in this section is given as under,

Total Track Kilometer 70.4 No of Hand PushTrollies 2 No of Motor Trollies 1 Number of Sections of PWIs 1+2 Avg monthly Trolley Inspection per PWI 9 Avg monthly Foot Inspection per PWI 4

2.10 Bhilavdi Section: Section of SSE(P.Way)/Bhilavdi is from KM 208.5 to KM 276.2. The workload of Trolleymen in this section is given as under,

Total Track Kilometer 67.7 No of Hand PushTrollies 2 No of Motor Trollies 2 Number of Sections of PWIs 1+2 Avg monthly Trolley Inspection per PWI 3 Avg monthly Foot Inspection per PWI 3

2.11 Miraj Section: Section of SSE(P.Way)/Miraj is from KM 0/0 to KM 47/350 MRJ-KOP, KM 276/130 to 279/050 SANGLI-MIRAJ, 745/2 to 747/6 VJNR-MRJ, 563/5 to 564/2 ARAG-MRJ Section. The workload of Trolleymen in this section is given as under,

Total Track Kilometer 53.37 No of Hand PushTrollies 3 No of Motor Trollies 1 Number of Sections of PWIs 1+2 Avg monthly Trolley Inspection per PWI 10 Avg monthly Foot Inspection per PWI 4

CHAPTER 3 Critical Analysis

Trolleymen are entrusted with two major activities viz., working of trolley and assisting the PWI.

Norms for number of trolleymen required to push the trolley in different types of sections are given in G&SR Para 15.18 (10). The para is reproduced hereunder,

G&SR 15.18 (10) MINIMUM NUMBER OF TROLLYMEN - (a) On a trolly – (i) When a trolly is run under block protection, it must be accompanied by not less than 4 trolleymen. (ii) When running without block protection, a trolly must be accompanied by 4 trolleymen on double or single line. On such part of the line where, on account of curves, cuttings or tunnels the view is obstructed, or on length where there are frequent train services, extra men must be taken from the gangs, for pushing the trolly. One or more of the regular trolleymen, who have passed the vision test, will be used for protecting the trolly in the rear on the double line, and on either side on single line. (iii) On electrified sections,5 trolleymen must accompany a trolly. (b) On a motor trolly - A motor trolly must, in all cases, be manned by not less than 4 able bodied trolleymen.

However, there are no norms for number of trolleymen to assist the PWI during the inspection. Work study team after discussion with various section supervisor have arrive to conclusion that two trolleymen are sufficient for assistance of PWI during his inspection.

Requirement of trolleymen on account of look outman was also highlighted by SSEs, however, work study team has noticed the provision of lookout man has already been done in calculation go gang strength through NCMTM formula.

Therefore, It can be concluded that 5 trolleymen (as per above para 15.18 10.a.iii) during trolley inspection and 2 trolleymen during foot inspection are sufficient against the requirement.

Since trolleymen are not required to work independently from in-charge of Sectional PWI, they are expected to get their weekly rest along with the weekly rest of their respective PWIs.

On the basis of above, work study team has calculated the requirement of trolleymen staff in table at next page,

Requirement Bare Minimum Requirement Sr. No of of Trolleymen No of Requirement Depot of Trolleymen No. Trolleys against PWI of Trolleymen to assist PWI trolleys in Depot 1 TGN 4 20 3 6 20 2 DEHR 2 10 2 4 10 3 PA(ML) 2 10 3 6 10 4 PA(YD) 2 10 2 4 10 5 GPR 4 20 3 6 20 6 URL 3 15 3 6 15 7 DD 3 15 3 6 15 8 WTR 3 15 3 6 15 9 KRD 3 15 3 6 15 10 BVG 4 20 3 6 20 11 MRJ 4 20 3 6 20 Total 34 170 31 62 170

It can be seen from the table above that the requirement of trolleymen staff in present scenario and against existing workload is 170 staff.

Railway Board wide BRE No 91/2012 dated 17.08.2012 has clubbed the categories of Trackman/Trolleymen/Gateman/Watchman/Keyman, forming a comprehensive cadre of Track Maintainer. This has resulted into effective utilization of staff due to creation of a bigger pool of staff within similar activities. Work study team has observed that at various depots the activities of trolleymen are being successfully carried out by proper utilization of staff from the merged cadre.

As mentioned above schedule of inspection should be maintained regularly and the record for the same may be kept properly.

Suggestion: Proper documentation of inspections with trolleymen by the various officials may be maintained.