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India’s First Kisan Rail Flagged off by Shri Narendra Singh Tomar, Minister of Agriculture and the Function Presided over by Shri Piyush Goyal, Minister of Railways

hri Narendra Singh Tomar, helped the Nation in achieving SMinister of Agriculture and the goal of agricultural produce. Farmers Welfare, Rural Shri Piyush Goyal while addressing said that Prime Minister reiterated that Railways RailDevelopment from Devlali and to Panchayati Danapur onRaj, 7 is the growth engine of the flagged off the India’s first Kisan Nation. Railways and Agriculture

August, 2020 (Through Video Industry,link). Shri Government Piyush Goyal, of Minister India both worked even during presidedof Railways, over Commerce the function. & Shri cornerlockdown of theand country. ensured He the also food Suresh Angadi, Minister of State saidgrains the reached “apples every of Kashmir nook and can for Railways, Shri Raosaheb be transported by railways to Danve, Minister of State for India ran from Mumbai in 1853 Public Distribution, Shri Kanyakumari”. The first train in Consumer Affairs, Food and Ministers of State of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, and similarly the first Kisan Rail Parshottam Rupala and Shri Kailash Choudhary, Governmentis also being ofrun Maharashtra from Central and Railway. Shri Devendra Fadnavis, Shri Chhagan Bhujbal, Minister of Food, Civil Supplies, Shri Devendra Fadvanis, Leader of Opposition, Protection,Maharashtra Govt Legislative of Maharashtra, Assembly Members and Shri of Chhagan Parliament Leader of Opposition, Maharashtra legislative Assembly Bhujbal, Minister of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer also spoke on the occasion. KisanShri Rail Vivek was Kumar also shown Gupta, on Divisional this occasion. Railway Manager, Bhusaval Division gave vote of thanks. A small film on Shri Hemant Godse, Dr. Bharati Pawar, and Dr. Narendra The Kisan Rail - Background Jadhav, along with Smt. Saroj Ahire, Member of Legislative Assembly, Shri Purnendu Mishra, Member 'Kisan Rail' in order to provide a seamless supply chain RailwayTraffic, Railway welcomed Board the graceddignitaries the function and presented through the video of agriculturalAs announced and in perishable the current produce, year’s Budget the Ministry to start of welcomelink. Shri address.Sanjeev Mittal, General Manager, Central Shri Narendra Singh Tomar while addressing said that to Danapur on 7 August, 2020. the Kisan Rail announced in the budget under the Railways is introducing the first Kisan Rail from Devlali visionary plan envisaged by Prime Minister is a welcome Devlali at 11.00 hrs every Friday and reach step. The smooth transportation of agriculture produce DanapurTrain no 00107at 18.45 Weekly hrs next Kisan day. Rail will depart to far reaching areas so that the perishables are not Danapur at 12.00 noon every Sunday and will reachTrain noDevlali 00108 at Weekly19.45 hrs Kisan next Rail day. will depart stopped,destroyed the has farmers been kept and in railways mind in have announcing never stopped. the This train will have 10 parcel vans and one luggage HarvestKisan Rail. of farmersDuring the were lockdown transported when by everything railways and was

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agro products and there is a huge demand for these

Kisan Rail will cover a distance of 1519 kms in 31.45 hrs on a single trip. It will halt at Nasik Road, Manmad Jn, produce in the Patna-Allahabad- Katni-Satna region. The Jalgaon, Bhusaval Jn, Burhanpur, Khandwa, Itarsi, Kisan Rail will provide a good market to the farmers for Jabalpur, Satna, Katni, Manikpur, Prayagraj Chheoki, their produce. Aggressive marketing is being done by anPt.Deen Agro Dayalbased Upadhyayarea, where Jn thereand Buxar. is a huge produce of Central Railway with co-ordination of local farmers, The Bhusaval Division of Central Railway is primarily businessmen and APMC so that maximum farmers can benefit. vegetables (especially onions), fruits, flowers and other South India’s First ‘Kisan Rail’ Flagged off from Anantapur (Andhra Pradesh) to Adarsh Nagar (New Delhi) Shri Narendra Singh Tomar, Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Rural Development and Panchayatraj and Shri Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, Chief Minister of Andhra Pradeshth flaggedSeptember, off the 2020. Inaugural The Program Run of was Anantapur presided – Newover Delhi Kisan Rail through Video Link on 9 Railways. by Shri ParshottamSuresh C. Angadi, Rupala, Minister Minister of ofState State for for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shri Kailash

Satyanarayana,Choudhary, Minister Minister of State of Municipal for Agriculture Administration and Farmers Welfare, Government of India; Shri B. charge Minister, Government of Andhra Pradesh; & Urban Development and Anantapur District In-

Rangaiah,Shri M. Sankaranarayana, Member of Parliament, Minister Anantapur; for Roads & Shri V. new feather in the hat of Union Government. The Buildings, Government of Andhra Pradesh; Shri T. introduction of Kisan Rail signals a new ray of hope for the farmers of Andhra Pradesh as well as other states. AnantapurGopal Reddy, Urban Member also ofparticipated. Legislative ShriCouncil P.S. andMishra, Shri A. Venkatarami Reddy, Member of Legislative Assembly, vision and the pronouncement made in the budget materializedShri Suresh in C. introduction Angadi stated of Kisanthat Prime Rail with Minister’s the aim of Member Operations & Business Development, Railway doubling the income of farmers. As “lifeline of the nation Board, Shri Gajanan Mallya, General Manager, South Indian Railways is committed to the facilitation of program.Central Railway, Shri Alok Tiwari, Divisional Manager, Guntakal Division were also present through virtual marketing the farmers’ produce”. He also said that Speaking on the occasion, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar electrification of railway lines has been taken up in a big farmers.said that, It it was is the the first guidance Kisan Railand frominspiration South byIndia the way in the state of Andhra Pradesh and its benefits will connecting to National capital for the benefit of the be enjoyed by the people of Andhra Pradesh. Railways have started Kisan Rail with a motive to farmersShri Gajanan in promoting Mallya, the General farm produce Manager in in the his national opening encouragePrime Minister, the villages Shri Narendra and farmers. Modi “Itji that is a Indiangreat day for remarks stated that Kisan Rail will immensely help farmers. Kisan Rail was announced in the budget. damage and ensuring fast transportation. He also Agriculture produce needs best possible distribution and assuredmarket for that better railways price will realization extend all by the avoiding possible enroute returns. Indian farmers have proved that they would assistance to the farmers and trading community for never be deterred by any calamity or challenge. Kisan reliable transportation facility. Rail will ensure that agro products reach from one ll The newly introduced Kisan Rail starts from AboutAnantapur the first Railway Kisan Station Rail of inSouth Andhra India: Pradesh and statedcorner thatto another the state corner of Andhra of the Pradesh country”. is fast becoming reaches Adarsh Nagar Station, New Delhi. Speaking on the occasion, Shri Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy ll meant for Nagpur and another 10 Vans load for statedthe Fruit that Capital AP is ofthe South largest India, producer cultivating of tomato, fruits papayaand The rake is loaded with 14 parcel vans – 04 vans load vegetables covering an area of 3.42 lakh hectares. He ll Orange and Turmeric in the country. Kisan Rail adds a Adarsh Nagar – totalling 332 tonnes. and Chillies and Second largest in producing Mango, The inaugural Kisan Rail loaded with Tomato, Bananas, SweetAUGUST-SEPTEMBER Orange, Papaya, Muskmelons 2020 I Indian and Mangoes. Railways I 9 CENTRAL NEWS ll The train provides fast transport connectivity farmers due to enroute damages. Transportation by between Anantapur to New Delhi with the distance railway provides a safe, reliable and fast transportation of 2150 Km being covered in approximately 40 which will help in better price realisation for the farmers hours. and thereby result in better incomes for the farmers and traders.

Anantapur is fast becoming the Fruit Bowl of Andhra particularlyPradesh. More to thethan north 80% Indianof the 58States lakh of MT Delhi, of fruits UP, & cooperationThe Railway of theteam District at Guntakal Administration (particularly and the State newly vegetables in the district is marketed out of the state, set up Business Development Unit) along with the butPunjab also and leading Haryana to reduction among others. in price Earlier realisation this was of the being railways,Government which Officials led to have inaugural played rail. a crucial role in making transported by roadways which was not only time taking the farmers/traders aware of the benefits in loading by Minister of Railways and Commerce & Industry Reviews the Progress of Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation India Limited

S Strict monitoring of work of all contractors to be done. hri Piyush Goyal, Minister of Railways and Commerce Resolution of all issues, including coordination with & Industry, reviewed the progress of Dedicated the States to be done on a Mission mode. Freight Corridor Corporation India Limited (DFCCIL). Innovative mechanisms to be evolved for a constant During the meeting, the senior officials informed the monitoring of the weekly progress of the project. current status of the project. It is expected that Western Corridor connecting Dadri in Utttar Pradesh to Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFC) is one of the largest rail infrastructure projects spanning a (total Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNPT) in Mumbai and Eastern length of 3360 route km) undertaken by the completedCorridor starting by December, from Sahnewal 2021. near Ludhiana (Punjab) Government of India. to terminate at Dankuni in West Bengal shall be The overall cost is pegged at ` 81,459 crores Shri Goyal directed the DFFCIL management team to Eastern DFC & Western DFC (excluding the take necessary steps to speed up the project to Sonnnagar – Dankuni PPP section) is expected to be completed by December 2021. challengingcompensate areathe lossand ofcome time up due with to lockdownsolution in during a mission mode.COVID. He He suggested also advised that the involving officials young to identify fresh theminds most to suggest best solutions may be encouraged. Government of India. The overall cost is pegged at During the meeting, it was decided that strict `

Resolution of all issues, including coordination with the 81,459 crores. DFCCIL has been set up as a special Statesmonitoring has to of be work done of on all a contractors Mission mode. has Innovativeto be done. maintenancepurpose vehicle and to operation undertake of planning, Dedicated development, Freight mobilization of financial resources, construction, mechanisms to constantly monitor the weekly progress Corridors. In the first phase the organisation is of the project has to be evolved. constructing the Western DFC (1504 Route km) and Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFC) is one of the largest Eastern DFC (1856 route km) spanning a total length of 10rail I Indianinfrastructure Railways projects I AUGUST-SEPTEMBER undertaken by the 2020 3360 route km. CENTRAL NEWS Minister of Railways and Commerce & Industry and Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Coal & Mines Dedicate Railway Museum at Hubballi to the Nation

The Highlights of the Museum

Galaxy of Rolling Stock Malaprabha and Ghataprabha cottages Theatre Coach Suruchi Cafeteria Toy Train Memorabilia Shop Ticket Printing Machine Model train run Children’s Activity Room

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“Railways has played an important role in our lives “Railways has an emotional connect with all of us. and has been witness to personal journeys of life in RailwaysSpeaking has on played the occasion, an important Shri Piyush role in Goyalour lives said, and different phases. Story of evolution of Railways from steam era to modern bullet trains era is different phases. He referred to Mahatma Gandhi and remarkable. Railway Museum is monument of saidhas been that Gandhiwitness Ji to also our preferred personal tojourneys understand of life India in Tribute to that extraordinary change.” through trains. Railways have itself gone through great - Shri Piyush Goyal transformations. Story of evolution of Railways from “Museum is most relevant as Hubballi is an important Railway junction historically as well. This will become Museum is monument of tribute to that extraordinary another prominent tourist destination in the region.” steam era to modern bullet trains era is truly remarkable. - Shri Pralhad Joshi many changes. The museum will help in sensitizing societychange. aboutMoving shared into a history post Covid and culture.era would It willalso tell see us In museum one coach should depict people with about our roots and our foundations. We must preserve masks and one coach as shramik coach for the sake of posterity to remember these times.” - Shri Suresh C. Angadi passengermemories and legacy.freight Weservices are now organization. making Railways Railways fully electrified and 100 % green. It will be world class his Museum displays the gradual evolution of to be great and would require to be constantly preserved. Tadvanced systems in all spheres of growth of will continue to change and transform. Legacy will continue Shri Piyush Goyal and Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, thatHe Railways congratulated has pledged all the to Railway contribute officials to 5 fortrillion extra Railways. Minister of Railways and Commerce & Industry, ordinary work during the lockdown. He also mentioned Museum at Hubballi through video conferencing on 09th August,Coal & Mines, 2020. ShriThe eventPralhad was Joshi presided dedicated over Railway by Minister “Museumeconomy andis most Atma relevant Nirbhar as Bharat. Hubballi is an important Speaking on the occasion, Shri Pralhad Joshi said, of State of Railways, Shri Suresh C. Angadi and was Railway junction historically as well. This will become attended by other dignitaries and senior officials. another prominent tourist destination in the region.” historicThis RailMysuru Museum Rail Museumis first of at its Mysuru. kind in ItNorth is centrally He thanked Shri Goyal for the new Museum. He also locatedKarnataka next and to second inentry South of HubballiWestern Railway Stationafter thanked Railways for running 229 special shramik trains Railwayfrom this Station. Region. Shri Joshi also conveyed his thanks to museum is set to enthrall the visitors with its beautiful Indian Railways for undertaking renovation of Hubballi surroundings.on Gadag Road The opposite visitors to fromCentral all Railwayover the Hospital.country andThis that it was a great occasion for Hubballi people. He abroad can have a treat of Railway Heritage items of Addressing the function, Shri Suresh C. Angadi said yester years at Railway Museum at Hubballi. suggested one coach as people with Mask and one coach as Shramik coach for the sake of posterity to remember AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2020 I Indian Railways I 11 CENTRAL NEWS these times. The museum aims at preserving and portraying the glorious heritage of various branches of Regular Working Hours for the Railways and displays the gradual evolution of advanced Museum from 11th August, 2020 Museum, the artefacts are broadly arranged in three are as below : sectionssystems ini.e., all at spheres the two of cottages Railway named working. Malaprabha At Hubballi and Ghataprabha and the outdoor section. A grand arch at the entrance welcomes one to the   bygone era. Embellished with emblems of forerunners of 12 noon to 7 pm South Western Railway, that served this region which is NORMAL DAYS (Tuesday to Friday) Southern Mahratta Railway, Mysore and Southern   12 noon to 8 pm to explore the world of Railways. WEEKENDS & PUBLIC HOLIDAYS MahrattaOUTDOOR Railway LANDSCAPE: etc., the welcome Two narrow arch gauge beckons locomotives visitors EVERY MONDAY IS A HOLIDAY  ENTRY TICKET CHARGES  (train engines) are the prime attraction in the Museum. All the exhibits that run on track and are related to track crossingsuch as Rolling gate, signals Stock (engines),etc are provided Coach, in wagon, the galleries tanker, Above 12 Years INR 20 setupPermanent amidst way soothing material greenery like Rails, of thesleepers, Museum. Level Child (5-12 Years) INR 10 A narrow gauge coach which depicts 'Unity in Less than 5 Years Free diversity' with life size statues of passengers from THEATRE COACH various parts of the country is an added attraction for the visitors. Two beautiful cottages constructed in 1907, are converted to two parts of museum named as Malaprabha and Ghataprabha after the two rivers of the region. GHATAPRABHA COTTAGE: quintessential old age charm, house collection of indoor artefacts. Ghataprabha cottage Thefeatures cottages a model define room with running train, signal instruments etc. History of

RailwayLocomotives, in Medical wagons, and coaches security is fronts presented can be along seen. with A   colourfulantique Books children and activity Plants. roomGlimpses with of fun working facts is of also part of Ghatprabha. A memorabilia counter where SHOW TIMINGS (every one hour starting from souvenirs can be bought and a history corner where  In Group of 10 Members  history of Railway companies is covered in the cottage. 12.00 pm 1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm, 4 pm, 5 pm) MALAPRABHA COTTAGE: A series of beautiful  Showeach ticketTime 15INR mts 10  charcoal sketches constitute art gallery at the entrance of Toy Train Ticket (one trip) Malaprabha. Booking office with ticket counter, printed * Three rounds of to and fro constitutes one trip. simulatedtickets, iron with cash Panel, chests all reflectthe apparatus, reminiscences registers, of furniture the Each Ticket INR 10 andticketing even oflife a sizefew statuesdecades of back. station A station master master and Points room is equipped with sound and steam effects will transport recreatedman. The adjacentwith 150 room year oldis designed parcel weighing on theme machine. of waiting SURUCHI CAFETERIA: To satiate the taste buds of roomThe with evolution antique and furniture. progress A of parcel Permanent office setup way, rails,is also visitors to vintage era and awaken child in us. a menu of regional delicacies in aesthetically designed items along with time in tune with technology, is exteriorsvisitors, Suruchi with antique Cafeteria pillars. provided in the museum offers illustratedsleepers, track in the fitting, museum. telecommunication, electrical The unique feature of this museum is that everything PLATFORM WITH THEATRES & RESTAURANT is being done with available resources by mobilizing COACHES: materials and man power.

Movies and A videos majestic that platform are both with entertaining ornate pillars and provides access to restaurant car & Theatre Car. Short restrictedIn view toof onlythe precautions 30 members to at be a takentime. Visitorsin the wake will beof in the coach Theatre. requestedCOVID pandemic, to sanitize entry their for handsvisitors frequently to the museum using is educativeRIDE IN are A TOYplanned TRAIN: to be played at fixed show hours Sanitizer dispensers provided, compulsorily wear face

Colourful carriages steered by Museum. Theatre coach will remain closed until complete steam engine are sure to amuse children and elders alike. mask and maintain social distancing when visiting the A toy train is manufactured by Hubballi workshop. 12Boarding I Indian and Railways taking I AUGUST-SEPTEMBERa short trip in this toy train2020 that is relaxation in lockdown and return of normalcy. CENTRAL NEWS IRCTC and SBI Card Launch Co-branded Contactless Credit Card on RuPay Platform n yet another initiative towards pursuance of the “Ivision of Hon’ble Prime Minister of ‘Aatma Nirbhar

Bharat’, ‘Digital India’ and ‘Make In India’ and towards fulfillment of the mission of Minister of Railways and engagingCommerce with & Industry, the world Shri from Piyush a position Goyal ofin strength,achieving greater self reliance for ‘Aatma Nirbhar Bharat’ and newIRCTC credit and SBIcard Card was togetherdedicated launched to the service their new of the Co- nationbranded by Contactless Shri Piyush Credit Goyal, Card Hon’ble on RuPay Minister Platform. of Railways The

Shri Piyush Goyal said “We are strongly committed in and Commerce & Industry. 1% fuel surcharge waiver and 4 premium lounge free making Railways ‘Aatma Nirbhar’ in all the fields with online transaction fee waiver (1% of transaction amount), ‘Make In India’ initiatives as envisaged by Hon’ble Prime Minister. The IRCTC SBI co-branded card working on uponaccess activation at Railway of stations the card in with a year a minimum (one per spend.quarter). The The offerRuPay a Platformsafe transaction is one of environment the many “Make to the In customers, India” the users canof the redeem card will the receiveaccumulated 350 Bonus reward Reward points Points against newactivities RuPay undertaken credit card byis equippedthe Railways”. with NearWith Fieldthe aim to

purchase of train tickets on IRCTC’s ticketing website. In tappingCommunication the card (NFC) on the technology machines withoutwhereby requiring the users to can addition to savings on rail travel, the IRCTC SBI card swipeexpedite the their card. transactions at the POS machines by just offers several benefits for online shopping portals. Designed to reward frequent railway travellers, the andCustomers gaining can popularity avail discounts among Indianwhile shopping customers, at the e-commerce sites. With RuPay’s increasing market share maximum savings proposition on their travel together another step to provide RuPay users a delightful new co-branded credit card offers the rail passengers RuPay powered IRCTC SBI Cobranded Credit Card is yet entertainment as well as transaction fee waivers. with exclusive benefits on retail, dining and shopping experience. The new co-branded credit card 1st nd rd andsubstantiates aims to ensure together a safe, the convenientcommitment and of improvedIRCTC, SBI The Cardholders will receive up to 10% value back on travelCard and experience RuPay for for promoting the rail passengers. the Digital India initiatives AC, 2 AC, 3 AC, Executive Chair Car & AC Chair Car Railwaysbookings made Need at IRCTC to Collectively website. The card Focus also offers on Increasing the Revenue, Minimising Costs, Boosting Safety of Operations and Welfare of Existing Employees - Shri Piyush Goyal, Minister of Railways and Commerce & Industry M Railways can overcome this crisis that is looming across inistry of Railways conducted first ever online federations to come up with unique ideas as to how Workman Sanghosti in which representatives of Railwaysthe world revenue due to this can pandemic.be increased, He alsocosts asked minimised, Railway Railways Worker’s Unions participated from across the freight share be improved and how the railways can country. This 'Workmen Sangosthi' was attended by Shri Piyush Goyal, Minister of Railways and Commerce & the safety and welfare of the existing employees. He Industry, Shri Suresh C Angadi, Minister of State of stressedmove further upon and the faster.collective He alsoeffort asked required all to by think Railways about Railways, Shri V.K. Yadav, Chairman, Railway Board along with senior officers of the Railway Board. During the In a unique move, the Minister has sought crowd ShriSangosthi, Shiv Gopal office Mishra bearers and of bothDr. M.Raghavaiah the federations and - otherAIRF officers, unions and staff during this phase. and NFIR, Shri Rakhal Das Gupta, Shri Gumman Singh, transformational changes from the railway employees. Addressing the Sangosthi, Shri Piyush Goyal expressed Thesourcing heart of of ideas railway for employeesboosting profitability beats for the and office bearers of the Federation presented their views. organisation. They would be having ideas which can the gratitude for Railway workmen for performing duties the General Managers and Divisional Railway Managers andrelentlessly staff have during sincerely the lockdown performed period. their dutiesThe Minister during boost the profitability of Railways. The Minister directed said, “From highest level to the lowest level, all officers transmit the same to the Ministry. Addressing the through a critical time due to the pandemic. The Minister to actively seek these ideas from the employees and urgedthe lockdown. the leaders Presently, of the federationsIndian Railways to ponder is going how Railways said, that Indian Railways had never stopped in Sangosthi, Shi Suresh C. Angadi, Minister of State of AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2020 I Indian Railways I 13 CENTRAL NEWS

the world. Earlier, Dr. Aanand S. Khati, DG/HR, Railway He was speaking at first ever online Workmen Sangoshthi (Conference) of representatives of Railways Worker’s Unions, which participated from across the country Board informed that Indian Railways has more than 12.18 Minister of Railways seeks crowd sourcing of ideas for vacancieslacs employees has been on roll. initiated. 1.21 lakh employees have been boosting profitability and transformational changes recruited recently. Process for recruitment of 1.40 lakh from the railway employees. Asks General Managers and Divisional Railway Managers to actively seek them During the Sangosthi, Office bearers of the Federations Minister expressed gratitude towards the relentless thehighlighted process theof transformational work done by Railway changes employees sweeping in the efforts by Indian Railway Employees during Covid times challenging Covid times and sought active engagement in the last 167 years but it was stopped due to this Railway employees were standing with Ministry in its missionRailways. for Office development bearers of of the Railways. Railway Improvement Unions said thatof during the pandemic. He congratulated the staff of Indian pandemic. All Railway employees have worked tirelessly the employees but of the nation. They said Railway Efficiency and financial health is not only in the interest of Railways for working as a warrior. The Minister the same. expressed that in future also Railway staff would work employees were capable of taking any responsibility for hardRailways and make to Indian Ensure Railways its Goodsas the best and Railways Services in Procurements through Government e-Market GeM with Integration of Railway Digital Supply Chain with GeM. Railway Procures Goods and Services more than ` 70,000 crores annually

Shri Piyush Goyal reviews the steps to promote Make in India products in procurement process for Railways. Detailed performance review of Materials Management in Indian Railways undertaken Indian Railways gears up to mission Atma Nirbhar Bharat Indian Railway e-Procurement system IREPS to be integrated with GeM Officers instructed to interact with industry and enhance its capacity and capability to progress towards self reliant India and also to ensure increased participation of Indian economic resources, including manufacturing Need felt to have local content clause in the procurement such that we may get more bids from local vendors suppliers

section and a helpline number so that vendors may get M clarity on various issues relating to procurement Indiainister products of Railways in procurement and Commerce process &of IndustryIndian Shri process. RailwaysPiyush as Goyalwell as reviewed Government the steps of India. to promote Make in Detailed presentation was made by the Member

industryDuring and the transparent meeting, Shri procurement Piyush Goyal environment urged to take in GeM(Materials along Management),with the progress Railway made. Board on enhancing Indianmeasures Railways. to generate confidence in corruption free MakeThe in review India andmeeting steps was being also taken attended to procure by Minister through of

products in procurement process, it was emphasised to While reviewing the steps to promote Make in India State of Railways Shri Suresh C Angadi, Railway Board ment process. It was also decided that local content Members,Indian Railways, CEO/GeM one and of representatives the largest procurement of DPIIT, clauseincrease in thethe participationprocurement ofshould local vendorsbe such thatin procure we may agenciesMinistry of Commerce.the Government of India, is integrating its get more bids from local vendors/suppliers. This would procurement systems with GeM to use GeM’s full potential. The department shared the timelines for

revisions,also give a if boost required, to mission to facilitate Atma theNirbhar efforts Bharat. of Indian Active GeM. Railway emphasised the need to have a seamless Railwayssupport of in DPIIT this direction. was sought to make suitable policy integration of theIndian two Railway systems e-Procurement eliminating need system for any with It was felt that encouragement needs to be given to manual interface. Strength of both the systems i.e. Railways IREPS and GeM should be productively factured contents. It was also suggested to create a FAQ such vendors who can supply higher locally manu leveraged to generate synergy to take the Railways 14 I Indian Railways I AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2020 CENTRAL NEWS procurement to GeM’s full potential. Post integration GeM is intended to move further in the direction of deliberations. becoming single point public procurement portal for all journeyDuring of thethe presentation,Indian Railways It was was decided emphasised that Railwaysin the agencies of Government of India. During the meeting ways and means to create a step vendor web based interface for all its activities. The corruption free public procurement environment in websitewould work should, more transparently, towards having provide a user-friendly every interested single India were discussed in which Ministry of Railways, vendor a clear idea of how to do business with Indian DPIIT and GeM have extremely important roles to play. Railways. The website should have all relevant The need for engagement of industry for developing more indigenous vendors to participate in the growth and transparent environment on Indian Railways. information to generate confidence of corruption free

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AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2020 I Indian Railways I 15 CENTRAL NEWS

Chief Minister of Karnataka and Minister of State of Railways Flags Off First Ever RORO Service of South Western Railway from Nelamangla (near Bengaluru) to Bale (near Solapur)

n 30th O Railways take decisive steps towards ensuring August, 2020 Shri B S Yediyurappa, Chief multimodal connectivity Minister of Karnataka and Shri Suresh C. Angadi, Shri B S Yediyurappa Chief Minister of Karnataka Minister of State of Railways flagged off first ever RORO congratulates Shri Suresh C. Angadi for taking lead service of South Western Railway from Nelamangla (near and assured full cooperation from State Government Bengaluru) to Bale (near Solapur). “Multimodal connectivity is a dream of Prime Speaking on the occasion, Shri Yediyurappa said, “Our Minister” Shri Suresh C. Angadi beloved Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji is emphasizing on Multimodal connectivity. APMC Markets RORO services are combination of best features of in the region offer tremendous scope for RORO.” He road and rail transports in the sense that they offer door to door service with minimal handling cooperationcongratulated from Shri State Suresh Government. C. Angadi, Minister of State of transported by fat and direct rail link. Road transport Railways for taking lead in the initiative and assured full has advantage of door to door delivery of goods. “Multimodal connectivity is the dream of Hon'ble Prime Speaking on the occasion, Shri Angadi said,

Minister. Thousands of trucks are plying between various documents, etc. contribute to increased travel Bengaluru and Solapur. With RORO, travel time will be time.delays at interstate check posts due to inspection of just 17 hours. This is a trial run that got delayed due to On the other hand, Railways provides hassle free and ROROCOVID. service Kisan Railwill startedbring faster to help development farmers-agricultural in the region. environmentally friendly transport to medium and large produceHe congratulated can be transported customers across of today's the country.” RORO serviceThe all means of transport and is much safer than road. quantum of freight. Rail transport is most fuel efficient of for taking the initiative. He also congratulated all Railway staff for doing the mammoth work. runningRORO successfully train services since were then. first introduced in Indian railwayRoll On wagons. Roll Off Hon’ble (RORO) PM, is ina concept his recent of carryingIndependence road Railways on Konkan Railways section in 1999, and are dayvehicles speech, loaded has withenvisaged various multimodal commodities, connectivity on open toflat rescueIn the for lockdown many transporters. announced to control the spread of RORO services are combination of the best features of Covid-19 in the country, the RORO model came to the roadtake Indiaand rail to thetransports next level in theof development. sense that they offer door to door service with minimal handling transported by fat commercialA Solapur feasibility based firm, of M/sRORO Jitendra train services Realty and between Infrastructure Pvt Ltd Company (JRIPL) explored the roadsand direct is leading rail link. to congestion Road transport and delayshas advantage to passenger of door Solapur and Bengaluru. Based on the feasibility report vehicles.to door delivery This will of cause goods. unsafe However, travel increasing conditions. traffic Also, on approvedsubmitted the by CentralRORO service Railway, between recommended the two bycommercial South Central and South Western Railway, Railway Board has 16 I Indian Railways I AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2020 CENTRAL NEWS

Advantages of RO-RO

with the following advantages ll Roll-on-Roll-offFaster movement is aof multimodal goods and essentials,delivery model reducing

ll ReducesTime taken congestion by trucks on to the reach roads destinations due to ll Savestraffic preciouscongestion fuel in between cities ll Reduces carbon footprint ll driving ll Relief to crew of truck as it avoids long distance ll No hassles of check posts/toll gates etc ll EnsuringSeamless uninterruptedInter-operability supply between of essential roadways & commoditiesrailways-Inter-modal transport on existing track ll Free time for loading/ unloading is 3 hours ll ll Will boost our local MSME units by encouraging Ro-RO will be reckoning force in "vocal for local" ll Hubs Nelamangla (near Bengaluru) and Bale (near piecemeal /decentralized loading through trucks. Solapur) in April 2020. RO-RO will help government initiatives like carryingBengaluru large and number Solapur of commodities cities are thriving moves business between ll "operation green" to stabalize prices of TOP thesecities, tworich citiesin agri-products. Substantial road traffic regions(tomato, and potato agro and consumption Onion) centres After the detailed study, the route of RORO train ll Provides link between agriculture producing services between these two cities, is decided to be price for their produce ll Ensures farmers get the right market and right Telangana and Maharashtra passing through four States - Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Connects and Balances the commodity deficient and surplus markets This issue was examined by all concerned and based Permitted carrying capacity on the vertical clearance available, it was decided that Rake Composition 66Flat Tonnes Wagons per (BRN) wagon - ` moved in RORO trains in this route. trucks with a maximum height of 3300 mm only shall be Goods Stock 6BRN Days (Leased per round @ 4trip Lakh for and unloading ramps are required at each end. Selection per round trip a round trip) For loading such trucks on to the flat wagons, loading Number of Days taken 42 accessibility to state highways, availability of reversal of operation trainof both and terminals line capacity was doneof terminal keeping etc. in Themind agency the Number of Trucks in one 30 Tonnes ownundertook cost. Other construction logistic itemsof ramps such at as Bale height station gauge near for Minimum Pay Load per Total tonnage 1260 MT in one trip 2520 measurementSolapur and Nelamangala of height of stationthe consignment near Bengaluru before at their Truck MT in one round trip 3 hours movement, electricity for day/night operations, etc. were Unloading alsoloading, provided weighbridge, at both thecirculating terminals area in forconsultation truck parking with FreightFree Time per for round Loading/ Trip ` 2,700 per tonne per round trip section shall be the only privately operated RORO train serviceslocal agencies. on Indian RORO Railways services which on Bengaluru will not only - Solapur help two

Technical aspects congestion on busy highway giving a big relief to the The most important safety consideration of the RORO travellingmajor markets public of on Solapur this route. and Bengaluru and also ease train service is the maximum moving dimensions of the are spices, dry fruits, raw coconuts, coffee, nuts, etc. have permissible limits of height and width of the whileThe from major Solapur commodities end are expected agricultural from products Bengaluru such end as trucks loaded onto the railway wagons. Railway routes onion, pulses, fruits, etc. After Feb. 2020 it is observed the wagons, their overall dimensions must not exceed that transportation of agricultural products has assumed thesemoving limits. vehicles and when trucks are loaded on top of much importance.

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Sectors Benefited ll

Looking at the advantages and opportunities of the RORO, State Govt. has also promised to extend full support to RORO. By this hassle free RORO service, agriculture and industries of both ends will get tremendous benefit, which Agriculturalwill be a WIN-WIN lforl all stake holders. ll More than 500 shops is about 9 Kms from Nelamangala ll APMC vegetable market one of the biggest onion market in South India ll ll Serves Coconut growers from Tumkur, Dobbaspet, Tiptur, etc ll SabudanaPineapples manufacturers growers from fromBengaluru Salem Rural Areas ll Sapota cultivators from Bengaluru Rural Area ll Perishable vegetables from Nelamangala and neighbouring areas Spice (dry chilli & others) Cultivators from Karnataka Rural regions Industries ll

M/s.Unibic, Denzo, Kirloskar, Jindal, Kemwell, Powerica & many Pharma Transport ll Industries are located within 15 kms from Nelamangala ll Major Transport Hub- within 15 kms from Nelmangala

ll Major Transport services operating in the vicinity ll M/s. TCI, Associated Carriers, ABT, PrakashRoadlines, DDTC etc ll Peenya Industrial Area - 20 kms from Nelamangala Dobbaspet Industrial Area - 25 kms from Nelmangala HireHalli Industrial Area - 35 kms from Nelmangala Expected Commodities Agricultural Produce, Industrial Goods, Chemicals, etc., In a first, Ministry of Railways organizesVirtual Retirement Function for 2320 Superannuating Officials Connecting all Zones/Divisions/Production Units on Virtual Platform

IRailways organized a virtual retirementn a first event function of its for kind, the IndianMinistry of on 31st July, 2020. This was an event whereRailways all officers/staffthe Zones/Divisions/ superannuated Production Units were connected on a and staff. In the history of Indian single platform along with the officers Minister of Railways interacted with Railways, it was the first time that superannuated on 31st July, 2020. The allevent the was 2320 attended officers/staff by Minister of

Shri Piyush Goyal, Minister of State of Railways and Commerce and Industry,

Railways, Shri Suresh C Angadi, Special trains were moved. Railways have put in their Secretary, Railway Board, Shri Sushant best efforts to serve the nation during the pandemic. aKumar day of Mishra Happiness and seniorand Sadness. officers It of is Railways. a happy occasion becauseSpeaking the employeeson the occasion, have servedShri Piyush long Goyalperiod said, in “It is Railway employees are no less than Corona warriors. I wouldShri like Goyal to addedcompliment that this the retirement staff for putting is an their best different areas, capacities and responsibilities. Your efforts during the fight against COVID.” readycontribution shall be for remembered. Railways to Inmake past it few a better years, Railways Railways and the role you have played in making Railways future somethingintermediate better station for inthe one’s country life journey,and be the the leader later half of of transformation.the journey can beIf we interesting spare some if one time decides from our to do life and have shown improvement in their style of working. 18 IIn Indian COVID Railways phase, freightI AUGUST-SEPTEMBER trains, parcel trains, 2020 Shramik CENTRAL NEWS

utilize our experiences from our life in the service of the Shri Goyal complimented the retirees on 31st July, nation, our country’s future can become bright. We may 2020 for their valuable contribution and wished them a encourage the next generation in a better way and leave good life ahead. a better country for them. He referred to cleanliness, a small act which resulted great pleasure to be with you all. Railways and the in a transformational change. He urged the retirees to countryAddressing can never retirees, forget Shri the Suresh services C. whichAngadi Railway said, “It staff is a continue to perform small acts which can bring welcome to motivate the young staff. I wish God gives has rendered tirelessly. Your advise/suggestion is always innovativediscernible ways changes to increase in society production like rain waterof farmers’ harvesting, harvest.production of manure from wet waste, thinking of strength and good keep up to all of you. A Railwayman is always a Railwayman.” retired from Railways have the vast experience of The officers and Staff interacted with the Minister of He also suggested that all the officers/staff who retirementRailways & event.Minister They of Statealso expressed of Railways that and they thanked would and educate the common people about Government of alwaysthem for be making a part oftheir the retirementRail Parivaar. function a memorable India’sworking policies in Government and programmes sector. They so a may common further man inform may Indian Railways. Total 2320 officers/staff were superannuated from benefit and become self sufficient. It may be one of the Chiefbig contributions Minister, for Uttar making Pradesh their life better. Inaugurates Robotic Trolley (CARE-BOT) Chief Minister, Uttar Pradesh Shri Narayan Mishra Railway Hospital, Yogi Adityanath inspected Lalit madeGorakhpur available on 26 in July,2020.this hospital The for facility of 200 beds of Covid Level-I has been patients have been discharged after treatment of Corona patients. So far 563 wardsuccessful having treatment. facilities Chiefof 25 Ministerbeds. This visited the newly developed level-2 required facilities wherein 9 ventilators havelevel-2 been ward provided is equipped out of with which all 5the are type. Each bed is provided with oxygen cylindersof mechanical and othertype and necessary 4 non-invasive medical equipments. multipurpose, contactless, remote Chief Minister dedicated a operated, Robotic Trolley (CARE-BOT) beto level-2used for ward remote for betterdelivery management of medicinesof corona patients. and food The to corona CARE-BOT patients. will With the use of this robotic trolley, physical interaction between medical staff and corona patients can be reduced considerably. It will also deliveryminimize of the medicines use of PPE and kit. food CARE-BOT to coronaensures patients faster, efficient in one go. and It hygienic is equipped with 360 degree HD vision app based cloud camera which can be used for virtual interaction with patients through video calling. It is also equipped with thermal imaging gun to measure temperature of corona patients.

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Chief Minister of Gujarat Felicitated Team Western Railway under the able Leadership of GM Shri Alok Kansal for Successful Running of Shramik Special Trains

Shri Vijaybhai Rupani is seen after felicitating and honouring Team Western Railway under the able leadership of Shri Alok Kansal for successful running of Shramik Special trains under the jurisdiction of WR. On behalf of Team WR, Shri Deepak Kumar Jha, Divisional Railway Manager of Ahmedabad Division, Shri Parmeshwar Funkwal, Divisional Railway Manager of Rajkot, Shri Pratik Goswami - Divisional Railway Manager of Bhavnagar and Shri Devendra Kumar - Divisional Railway Manager of Vadodara received this honour & are seen on this occasion. Hon'ble CM felicitated Team WR by conferring with appreciation certificates on Wednesday other necessary facilities. In recognition of this Sfelicitated and honoured the Team Western Railway hri Vijaybhai Rupani, Chief Minister of Gujarat honoured the entire Team under the energetic leadership Manager of Western Railway, by conferring four DRMs on outstanding work by the WR, Shri Rupani felicitated and under the able leadership of Shri Alok Kansal, General Kumar Jha, Divisional Railway Manager of Ahmedabad Wednesday, 3rd of Shri Alok Kansal. On behalf of Team WR, Shri Deepak behalf of Team WR, with appreciation certificates on June, 2020 at Gandhinagar, Gujarat in Division, Shri Parmeshwar Funkwal, Divisional Railway appreciation for WR's excellent initiative & coordination ShriManager Devendra of Rajkot Kumar, Division, Divisional Shri PratikRailway Goswami, Manager of in arranging the travels of more than 14.56 lakh migrant VadodaraDivisional DivisionRailway receivedManager thisof Bhavnagar felicitation Division with citation and Kansal,labourers General and their Manager families of WR,stranded has congratulated in Gujarat due the to rd June, entirenationwide Team lockdown, WR for the to successful their native execution states. Shri of this Alok 2020. The occasion was also graced by Shri Vipul Mitra, complete mission and has also appreciated the efforts of certifications at the state capital Gandhinagar on 3

DRMs of WR alongwith their respective teams, in this Additional Chief Secretary (Labour and Employment) all the Principal Heads of Departments & all the six and Coordinators of Special Shramik Trains for Labourers of other states, alongwith other senior regard for their commendable contribution. Labourers officers. from various states had arrived in cities like Surat, Lakhs of migrant workers and their families were Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Rajkot, Bhavnagar and other benefitted at large scale, by the Indian Railway's decision cities of Gujarat in large numbers for employment Spl.’to run trains Shramik from Special 2nd May, trains. 2020 Inwhich continuation have carried to this 18.25 opportunities and were earning their livelihood. But, due decision, Western Rly has operated total 1233 ‘Shramik pandemicto the nationwide and with lockdown the further declared extensions by the of Governmentthe of India, to control the spreading of Coronavirus WR,lakh underpassengers the guidance to their ofdesired GM, WR destinations. Shri Kansal, This with Mission Shramik spl trains, was successfully executed by lockdown period, these migrants, mostly daily wage the concerned departments in a very short span, on a earners, were finding it very difficult to sustain warmeticulous footing planningscale. These & extraordinary special trains hard were work operated by all by effectthemselves from 1&st theirMay, families.2020, these Hence, labourers when thewere Ministry of maintaining proper social distancing norms, and proper transportedRailways started to their running hometowns Shramik by Special running trains Special with thermal screening of passengers, was also ensured maintainingShramik Trains all normsfrom different of social areas distancing of Gujarat and providingto various water.before boarding the train. During the journey also, all the states of India. Labourers were transported by passengers were given free meals and packaged drinking 20 I Indian Railways I AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2020 CENTRAL NEWS

Chairman Railway Board Releases E-Pass Module Under HRMS Project Developed by CRIS for Online Pass Generation and Ticket Booking by Railway Employees

C Employees will be able to apply for pass online from hairman Railway Board has launched E-pass module anywhere and get the E-Pass generated online of Human Resource Management System (HRMS) Railway officials need to travel across distances for developed by CRIS through video conferencing which official work. This will Boost operational efficiency of andwas DRMs.also attended by FC/Railways, all Board Members, officials CMD/IRCTC, MD/CRIS, all GMs, PCPOS, PCCMS, PFAs module and its phased implementation strategy. ProcessDG/HR briefedfor issuance about of the the various pass has aspects been oflargely the e-Pass counter. earlierThis facilityfacility ofwill counter help Railway booking employees from PRS/UTS in using manual in IR. Also there was no facility for booking of ticket online on E-Pass for Railway employee. smooth.their E-pass hassle free and simultaneously make RailwaysThe E-Pass in a phased module manner. has been With developed this facility by CRIS Railway working of all officials involved in issuance of the Pass under HRMS project and will be rolled out over Indian of complete HR process of Indian Railway. Total 21 applying for the Pass nor has to wait for the pass being HRMS project is a comprehensive plan for digitization issued.employee Employee is neither will supposed be able toto applycome forto thethe officepass for around 97% railway employees has been completed in modules have been planned in HRMS. Basic data entry of which was launched last year. online from anywhere and get the E-Pass generated Employee master and E-Service record modules of HRMS online. Complete process of application and generation settlement modules of HRMS very shortly. of Pass is mobile friendly. Ticket booking on pass CRIS is also going to launch Office order module and may also be done online on IRCTC site apart from President of India Awards President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Services and Police Medal for Meritorious Services to the RPF/RPSF personnel

Shri D.B. Kasar, Principal Chief Security 4. Shri Shaik Karimullah, Assistant Security Commissioner/SouthOn the occasion of IndependenceEastern Railway Day gets 2020, President’s the Commissioner/ South Central Railway Hon’blePolice Medal President (PPM) of for India Distinguished has awarded Service President’s 5. Shri Himanshu Shekhar Jha, Assistant Security Police Medal for Distinguished Services and Police Medal Commissioner/Railway Board for Meritorious Services to the following RPF/RPSF 6. Shri Gurjasbir Singh, Assistant Security Commissioner/ Northern Railway 7. Shri Nepal Singh Gurjar, Sub-Inspector / 2BN RPSF personnel: 8. ShriWestern AB Rashid Railway Lone, Inspector / 6 BN RPSF President’s Police Medal (PPM) for Distinguished 9.10. Shri ShaileshM. Mohammed Kumar,Inspector Rafi, Head /NorthernConstable /Railway South Service: 1. Shri D.B. Kasar, Principal Chief Security Railway Commissioner/South Eastern Railway 11. Shri Sudhendu Biswas, Asst. Sub-Inspector/ Eastern Police Medal (PM) for Meritorious Service: 1. ShriRailway Santosh N. Chandran, DIG/R&T, Railway Board 14.12. Shri AshrafKawal Singh,Siddiqui, Sub Inspector/ Inspector/ North 2BN RPSFEastern 2. Shri Rajendra Rupnawar, Sr. DSC/Northeast Frontier 13. Railway.Shri K. Ventateswarlu, Inspector/ South Central Railway

3. Ms. Sarika Mohan, Sr. DSC/ Northern Railway Writers and Contributors Writers are invited to contribute original general articles on subjects like SHORT STORIES, TOURISM, HEALTH, YOGA, CINEMA, GARDENING, MEDITATION, COOKING, SPORTS, FAMOUS PLACES ABROAD, TREKKING etc. in 800-1000 words/poems/quiz/puzzles. Relevant pictures along with article may be sent only on Email ID [email protected]. A suitable remuneration shall be paid after its publication. –Editor

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Three RPF Personnel Honoured by Hon'ble President of India with ‘Jeewan Raksha Medals’ One with Sarvottam Jeewan Raksha Medal and Two with Uttam Jeewan Raksha Medal on’ble President of India awarded the following H for help, when the train stopped due to waterlogging on noticed some persons trapped in heavy flood shouting Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel with Shivcharan Singh, without caring for his own life, rushed JeevanSarvottam Raksha Jeevan Padak Raksha awards Padak as mentioned (posthumous) below: tothe their tracks rescue near andShymkhayali saved precious railway lives station. of 09 Shri persons. - Late Shri Jagbir Singh, Constable/Northern Railway Uttam Jeevan Raksha Padak saving precious lives of 4 children on railway premises - Shri Mukesh Kumar Meena Head Constable/North Late Shri Jagbir Singh laid down his life on duty while Western Railway Displaying unmatched valor, he went beyond the call of hisnear duty Adarshnagar-Azadpur and without caring railwayfor his ownsection life Delhi.saved the Jodhpur division, while on train escorting duty on 16 lives of these children. September,Shri Mukesh 2018 Kumar in Train Meena, No. 22478, Head displayedConstable/RPF/ exemplary courage in saving the life of a lady passenger along with Uttam Jeevan Raksha Padak - Shri Shivcharan Singh, Constable/Western Railway running train and pulled out the lady passenger from the On 10 August, 2019 Shri Shivcharan Singh while gap02 children. between Shri the platformMukesh Meena and the jumped train alongwith from the both performing train escorting duty on Train No. 12959 her children. Indian Railways All Women RPF Sub-Inspector Cadets Passing-Out Parade held at Moula Ali discharge the duties for security of Railway property and railway passengers. Special focus shall be given

vulnerable sections ofto society,take care women of and children as

women and children istrafficking on the incr of ease. He also wished the young cadets a P bright future and also congratulated the women SI assing Out Parade of 83 women Sub-Inspector Cadets that they will perform their duties with utmost (Batch No. 9A) belongingth August, to different 2020. During Zonal thisRailways professionalismCadets for their andout standingcompassion. performance and wished was held at Railway Protection Force (RPF) Training Centre, Moula-Ali on 10 colorful parade Sri Gajanan Mallya, General Manager, faceThese the upcoming Sub-Inspector challenges Cadets in have Railways been rigorouslyand after South Central Railway was the Chief Guest. Sri Sanjay trained for 9 months in Indoor & Outdoor subjects to Sankrityayan, IG-Director, RPF/Training Centre, Moula- impressiveAli, Sri G.M. parade. Eswara Rao, IG-PCSC/South Central Railway pledge,passing theythe final have exam, become they Members have participated of Railway in Protection this and senior officers of Railways & RPF attended the Force.colorful extraordinary parade and after taking the Parade was organized maintaining social distance and Sri Gajanan Mallya, General Manager, South Central Railway gave away medals to Ms. Chanchal Sekhawat, who was adjudged “Best Cadet” & “Best in Indoor” & Ms. observing all the formalities related to COVID 19. Live Smriti Biswas, who was adjudged as “Best in Outdoor”. watchstreaming it live of becausethe Parade they was could done not in attend YOUTUBE due toso thethat The Parade was commanded by Ms. Chanchal Sekhawat. ongoingfamily members pandemic. of SI Cadets and RPF personnel can Speaking on the occasion, Shri Gajanan Mallya advised the women Sub-Inspectors to work with devotion and 22 I Indian Railways I AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2020 CENTRAL NEWS

Shri Arun Kumar, DG, RPF Nominated as the Vice-Chairman of the UIC (Union Internationale Des Chemins / International Union of Railways), Security Platform Mr. François Davenne, The Director members and proposes common interest railway security as dictated by General of UIC has intimatedth Shri requirementprojects and activitiesof the members in the fieldor external of AssemblyVinod Kumar decision, Yadav, Shri Chairman, Arun Kumar, Railway DG/ Board that under the 96 UIC General veryevents. useful The inCOVID-19 exchange Task of ideas, Force setup by RPF has been nominated as the Vice- UIC security platform has proved to be Chairman of the Security platform from July and experience sharing during the current from2020 Julyto July 2022 2022. to July DG/RPF 2024. will then take pandemic.precautions to be taken, restoration efforts over as Chairman of the Security Platform RPF, on behalf of Indian Railways, has is a French word the meaning of which in English is InternationalUIC (Union Union Internationale of Railways. Des It Chemins) is headquartered in platform and contributed to discussions, Paris. deliberations,always been an exchange active member of ideas of and the best UIC practicessecurity

and formulate analysis and policy positions on behalf of theThe rail UIC sector Security in mattersPlatform relating is empowered to security to develop of since long. It has also organized UIC Security persons, property and installations. The security Conferences in 2006 and 2015 in New Delhi. RPF platform promotes the exchange of information and involves itself in working groups, forums and leadershipmeetings and since its long.contribution in working of UIC security platform has been appreciated by UIC experience among the security agencies of UIC

Dr. Bishnu Prasad Nanda has Taken Over as Director General, Railway Health Services Railway Board and was posted as ENT specialist at Adra Das Director General Railway Health Divisional Railway Hospital where he had r. Bishnu Prasad Nanda has taken over

Services (DG RHS) Railway Board. He has served for 15 years from 1997-2012. joined at the apex post of the Health Division,After Promotion Dr. Nanda startedto SAG levelhis as Chief Department in the Railway Board. Prior to Medical Superintendent of Chakradharpur Railway.this, Dr. B P Nanda was serving as Principal Chief Medical Director, Southern Administrative Career and continued to be Superintendents in Adra (Eastern Railway) NandaIn Combined secured All Medical India 1Servicesst position and and Madras (Southern Railways) till 2018 Examinationwas selected offor UPSC the Indian in 1983, Railway Dr.B P Railwaysand then whichelevated consists to the ofrank six ofDivisional Principal HospitalChief Medical including Director the mostof Southern prestigious, Indian Railway Medical Services on 14th November, Perambur Railway Hospital at Ayanavaram. 1984,Medical in KharagpurServices. Dr Divisional B P Nanda Hospital joined of South Eastern Railway. Railways, Dr. Nanda was instrumental in implementing On completion of probation, Dr. Nanda was posted As Principal Chief Medical Director of Southern Under his able leadership, the Medical Department Health Unit in Madhya Pradesh under Nagpur Division e-Procurement of medicines and surgicals for the Zone. andas Assistant later transferred Divisional to Medical Hatia Railway Officer Hospital,at Chhindwara distribution to all Divisions. Academic activities have Ranchi where he served for seven years. Subsequently gainedcompleted momentum the e-Procurement to update IRHS and ensuredcadre with equitable latest he was transferred to Mancheswar Railway Hospital,

duringdevelopments his tenure. in medical field. Two CME programmes Bhubaneswar. Dr. Nanda did his Post Graduation in at zonal level and one all India CME were conducted ENT from Mumbai University, Bombay from 1994-97

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Indian Railways Hands Over 10 Broad Gauge Locomotives to Bangladesh

These locomotives will help handle the increasing volume of passenger and freight train operations in Bangladesh Shri S.Jaishankar, External Affairs Minister highlighted the depth of time tested India-Bangladesh ties, based on mutual trust and respect Shri Piyush Goyal, Minister of Railways and Commerce & Industry, committed complete, unstinted & unlimited support to Bangladesh in its development of Bangladesh rail network.

forwardensure the in ourusability respective of these efforts locos at in achieving Bangladesh, they have been modified. We have been huge strides come a long way in the last few years. Our bilateral developmentrelationship today & growth. is at itsIndia very & best.Bangladesh Our neighbourhood have

I policy follows PM Shri Narendra Modi ji’s vision of n a handing over ceremony, 10 Broad Gauge (BG) Sabka Sath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas. The leadership locomotives were virtually flagged off to Bangladesh by of both, India & Bangladesh, are committed to reviving Piyushthe External Goyal. Affairs The event Minister, was alsoDr. S. attended Jaishankar by theand the functionalthe pre-1965 now. railway To further connection strengthen between rail connectivitythe two in Minister of Railways and Commerce & Industry, Shri countries. Out of the 7 rail links that existed then, 4 are

Minister of State for Railways, Shri Suresh C. Angadi. the region, one new rail link, between Agartala in India KalamFrom the Abdul Bangladesh Momen receivedend, Minister the locomotives of Railway, Md.on behalf Nurul and Akhaura in Bangladesh is being constructed & Islam Sujan and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr Abul foresightfinanced underin managing Grant Assistancethe crisis and of India. maintained During the The handing over of these locomotives, under grant supplyCOVID-19, chain both by Railwaysstepping uphave transportation shown exemplary of essential of the Government of Bangladesh. commodities. Parcel train and container train services important commitment made during the visit of Prime assistance from the Government of India, fulfills an these services have already started in the month of July. Thesehave been have introduced enabled us via to moveBenapole a wide in Bangladesh. range of products Both Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina to India, in from both sides. Railways have ensured that the two October, 2019. In keeping with the requirements of countries can continue our bilateral trade without any handleBangladesh the increasing Railway, the volume locomotives of passenger have been and freightsuitably modified by the Indian side. These locomotives will help behalfdisruption of the & Indianhealth risk.Railways, Both Shrithe RailwaysPiyush Goyal are ensuring also train operations in Bangladesh. a better future for the people.” During his address, on Speaking on the occasion, External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar said, “I am delighted to join this ceremony committed complete, unstinted & unlimited support to startedof handing between over both10 locomotive the countries. to Bangladesh. This will open I am up glad new enhancingBangladesh bilateral in its development trade and connectivity of Bangladesh and rail in network. further opportunitiesto know that Parcel for our and businesses. container I trainsam happy have to been note that boostingHe underscored the economic the significance partnership of railway between cooperation the two in movement of trade by rail have been ensured. During the countries.

stepped up their rail cooperation in mitigating the COVID-19 pandemic, the supply of essentials particularly In the recent times, India and Bangladesh have ties,in the based holy monthon mutual of Ramadan trust and were respect. ensured.” He expressed He further his border faced disruptions. Rail as a cost effective and highlighted the depth of time tested India-Bangladesh impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, as trade via land down the pace of bilateral cooperation and conveyed that happiness that the COVID pandemic had not slowed sidesenvironmental saw the highest friendly ever solution, exchange has ofhelped freight in trainstrans in theporting month essential of June. commodities A total of 103 across freight the trains border. were Both he looked forward to more such milestones in the utilized for carrying essential commodities and raw ongoing historic Mujib Barsho. materials. immenseSpeaking pleasure on the tooccasion, hand over Minister 10 broad of Railways gauge and Recently, parcel and container train services have also Commerce & Industry Shri Piyush Goyal said, “It gives me locomotives for the use of Bangladesh Railways. These trade.commenced between India and Bangladesh. This is locomotives will be useful in handling the on-going expected to significantly enhance the scope of bilateral freight train operations between India & Bangladesh. To AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2020 I Indian Railways I 25 NEWS BULLETIN Indian Railways to Fully Support Implementation of 'Fit India Freedom Run' Starting from 15th August to 2nd October, 2020

400 sportspersons every year and giving them all facility andSports a conducive in India by atmosphere way of providing for them employment to excel in tosports 300- to bring laurel to the country. Indian Railways have around 10,000 sportspersons and 300 coaches in 29 game disciplines on its roll. 6 out of total 32 National

Railways Sportspersons. SportsIn order Awards to create in 2019-20 state ofwere the conferredart sports oninfrastructure Indian

Development’ has been included in all estimates. This is and training, a provision of 0.5% D&G Charges for ‘Sports promotion and as a part of Fit India initiative. a unique initiative taken by Indian Railways for sports

maximumTo make awareness ‘Fit India Freedomamong Railway Run’ a familygreat success, and to all ensurethe General maximum Managers participation. have been asked to spread ‘Fit India Freedom Run’ was launched by Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports (Independent Charge) and Minister of State for Minority Affairs, Shri Indian Railway Solarises more than 960 Kiren Rijiju and was graced by Shri V.K. Yadav, Chairman, Railway Board maximumTo make awareness ‘Fit India Freedomamong Railway Run’ a familygreat success, and to all Stations ensurethe General maximum Managers participation. have been asked to spread Indian Railways have around 10,000 sportspersons Isustainable for all it's power needs and also to and 300 coaches in 29 game disciplines on its roll. 6 out contributen order to to achieve national its solar objective power of goals, becoming Indian 100% Railways self- has solarised more than 960 stations till date. Orders conferred on Indian Railways Sports persons. have been placed for 198 MW solar rooftop capacity for of totalIndian 32 Railways National has Sports decided Awards to fully in 2019-20 support were the new 550 stations which are under execution. initiative 'Fit India Freedom Run' introduced by the It may be noted that Indian Railways had recently organised a meet of leading solar power developers who India. This event would continue from 15th August to 2nd had shared their expectations of being partners in the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of aegis of the Fit Indian Movement. October 2020. The initiative is being taken up under the solarjourney energy of Indian for meeting Railways all to it's become energy “net consumption zero carbon emitter” before 2030. Indian Railways is set to produce 'Fit India Run' has been conceived keeping in view the annual requirement is about 20 billion units. alongindispensable a route of need his/her to keep choice, ourselves at a time fit whilethat suits main him/ needsIndian of more Railways than has 33 billiona mega units plan byfor 2030. installing Current solar taining social distancing. In this run one can run/walk plants of 20 GW capacity by utilizing its vacant land by 2030. Some of the Stations solarised are Varanasi, New her.‘Fit One India can Freedomeven take Run’ breaks was during launched such on run/walk. Friday by Basically, one runs his own race and times his own pace. Hyderabad, Howrah etc. Delhi,About Old 51,000 Delhi, Jaipur,hectare Secunderabad, vacant land is Kolkata,available Guwahati, with Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports (Independent Indian Railways and it is now ready to extend all the Charge) and Minister of State for Minority Affairs, Shri support to the developers for installing solar power ZonalKiren RijijuRailways/Units and was graced have been by Shri advised V.K. Yadav, to spread Chairman, the Railway Board. To make the initiative successful, all the noted that Railways is also set to achieve 100% ment by encouraging participation of a large number of plants on Railway’s vacant un-encroached land. It may be awareness and ensure large participation in the move It may be noted that Indian Railways is committed to utilizeelectrification solar energy by the for year meeting 2023. its traction power simpleRailway steps officials, as given their in families the guidelines and relatives set by in the the ‘Fit requirement and become a complete ‘Green mode of India Freedom Run’ and to make themselves fit by taking transportation’. This is in line with the recent directive of Hon’ble Prime Minister to solarise railway stations and MinistryIndian of Railways Youth Affairs have great and Sports, legacy Governmentof sports promotion of India inand India stated since on beginning.their website It is : www.fitindia.gov.in.the biggest promoter of utilize vacant railway land for Renewable Energy (RE) 26 I Indian Railways I AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2020 projects. NEWS BULLETIN

The use of solar power will accelerate the Railways’ mission to achieve the goal of becoming achieve this, Indian Railways has developed a mega‘Net Zero plan Carbon for installing Emission solar Railway’. plants Inof 20order GW to capacity by utilizing its vacant land by 2030. In this regard, to begin with, bids for 3 GW beensolar invitedprojects by on Railway vacant EnergyRailway Management land parcels and land parcels along the railway track have already

RailwaysCompany atLtd. reduced (REMCL), tariff, a PSUwill ofalso Indian protect Railways. the RailwayThese solar land projects, by construction besides supplyingof boundary power wall to along the track. Indian Railways Set to Meet all it's Energy Consumption Needs of more than 33 billion units by 2030. Current annual requirement is about 21 billion units capacity for connectivity with State Transmission Utility Isustainable for all it's power needs and also to contributen order to to achieve national its solar objective power of goals, becoming Indian 100% Railways self respectively are in progress. (STU)The and use Centralof solar Transmission power will accelerate Utility (CTU) the Minister of holders under the chairmanship of Minister of Railways organized wide ranging discussions with key stake mission to achieve conversion of Indian Railways to ‘Net It may be noted that Indian Railways is committed to Railways and Commerce & Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal’s utilizeand Commerce solar energy & Industry for meeting Shri Piyushits traction Goyal. power Indian Railways has developed a mega plan for installing requirement and become a complete ‘Green mode of solarZero Carbonplants of Emission 20 GW capacityRailway’. by In utilizingorder to itsachieve vacant this, land transportation’. by 2030. With the ambitious plan of achieving 100% The primary areas of discussion in this meeting were Railways energy consumption is set to become more than ll 33electrification billion units for by Railways 2030 from by itsthe current year 2023, annual Indian as follows: requirement of about 21 billion units. ll PossibleInnovative power solutions procurement for setting routes up solar for achieving projects 20 GWalong renewable the railway energy track. target, set by the Indian approach towards decarbonization which would be Railways, to become the net zero carbon emitter by Indian Railways has adopted a multi-pronged 2030. ll fulfilled by the solar projects being deployed, making it the first transport organization to be energy self- Challenges in large scale deployment of solar energy sufficient.In this regard, This would to begin help with, in making bids for Indian 3 GW Railways solar Railwaysprojects in leadingby the Indian the development Railways. of renewable green as well as ‘Atma-Nirbhar’. energyThe developersin the country acknowledged and expressed the strongefforts supportof Indian to Indian Railways on the path of going green and achieving projects on vacant Railway land parcels and land parcels the net zero carbon emissions target by 2030. along the railway track have already been invited by This is in line with the recent directive of Hon’ble supplyingRailway Energy power Management to Railways atCompany reduced Ltd. tariff, (REMCL), will also a Prime Minister to solarise railway stations and utilize protectPSU of Indian the Railway Railways. land These by construction solar projects, of boundary besides

It will also contribute towards National Solar Mission, anvacant initiative railway of theland Government for Renewable of India Energy to promote(RE) projects. solar Piyushwall along Goyal the pointed track. out that Indian Railways is willing power. to extendMinister all of support Railways to andthe developersCommerce &for Industry installing Shri As a follow up, it has been decided by Ministry of Railways to provide solar power plants on vacant unused andsolar maintained power plants by developerson Railway’s which vacant will un-encroached also help in capacity with direct connectivity to 25 KV traction land. Boundary wall along the track will be constructed Railway land on mega scale. A pilot project of 1.7 MW addition, solar plant of 3 MW capacity has also been Indianpreventing Railways trespassing will contribute on tracks.Adoption towards meeting of modern India’s system has been successfully operationalised in Bina. In renewableindigenous energytechnology targets to createand Intended an energy Nationally self-reliant commissioned at Modern Coach Factory (MCF), Raebareli Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi. for non-traction applications. Further, 2 more projects – Determined Contributions (INDCs), as committed by our one at Diwana for 2 MW and another at Bhilai for 50 MW AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2020 I Indian Railways I 27 NEWS BULLETIN

Indian Railways Generates more than 6,40,000 Mandays of Work till 21 August, 2020 under Gareeb Kalyan Rozgar Abhiyan

These mandays of work generated in 6 States viz. Bihar, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh Ministry of Railways is monitoring the progress made in these projects and work opportunities generated for the migrant labours of these states under this Scheme Till 21 August, 2020, payment of ` 1,410.35 Crores have been released to the contractors for the projects being Implemented Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan being implemented in 116 districts in 6 states Around 165 Railway infrastructure projects are being executed in these states

with a large concentration of returnee migrant workers ndian Railways has generated more than 6,40,000 in 6 states of Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, I envelopeRajasthan, of Jharkhand ` 50,000 crores. and Odisha. Public works being undertakenThe Abhiyaan during is athis convergent campaign effort will have between a resource 12 mandays of work under Gareeb Kalyan Rozgar Abhiyan different Ministries/Departments, namely; Rural in 6 States viz. Bihar, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. Shri Piyush Goyal, Minister of Railways and Commerce Development, Panchayati Raj, Road Transport & the& Industry migrant is labours closely ofmonitoring these states the under progress this madescheme. in Highways, Mines, Drinking Water & Sanitation, these projects and generation of work opportunities for Agriculture,Environment, to Railways, expedite Petroleumimplementation & Natural of 25 Gas, public New & executed in these states. Renewable Energy, Border Roads, Telecom and Around 165 Railway infrastructure projects are being of livelihood opportunities. engaged in this Abhiyaan and the payment of ` 1,410.35 infrastructure works and works relating to augmentation croresTill 21has August, been released 2020, 12,276 to the workerscontractors have for been the Indian Railways introduces Drone based asprojects well as being in the implemented. States so that a close coordination is establishedRailway has with appointed the State nodalGovernment. officers in each district Surveillance System for Railway Security rone surveillance technology has emerged as an Railway has identified no. of railway works which are Dimportant and cost effective tool for security being executed under this scheme. The works are related surveillance over large areas with limited manpower. to (i) construction and maintenance of approach roads constructionfor level crossings, and maintenance (ii) development of approach & cleaning road of to silted waterways, trenches and drains along the track, (iii) Mumbai Division of Central Railway in Indian Railways has recently procured two Ninja UAVs for better security railway stations, (iv) repair and widening of existing and surveillance in Railway areas like station premises, railway embankments/cuttings, (v) plantation of trees at Railway track sections, yards, workshops, etc. extremeIt may boundary be noted ofthat railway Hon’ble land Prime and Minister(vi) protection Shri andA maintenance.team of four staffThese of dronesRailway are Protection capable ofForce Real (RPF), Time works of existing embankments/cuttings/bridges. Mumbai has been trained for drone flying, surveillance Automatic Fail Safe Mode. Narendra Modi launched a massive employment-cum- Tracking,RPF has Video planned Streaming extensive and use may of bedrones operated for the on tunitiesrural public in areas/villages works campaign witnessing named Gariblarge numberKalyan Rojgar of purpose of Railway security. 9 drones have been procured Abhiyaan to empower and provide livelihood oppor by RPF so far at a cost of ` th June, 2020. The Prime Minister announcedreturnee migrant that an workers amount affected of ` 50,000 by the crores devastating would be Raebareli and South Western31.87 Railway. Lakhs It at is South further Eastern spentCOVID-19 for building on 20 durable rural infrastructure under the proposedRailway, Central to procure Railway, 17 more Modern drones Coaching in future Factory, at a cost of ` in operation and maintenance of drones out of which 4 missionGarib Kalyan mode, Rojgar and involves Abhiyaan. focused implementation of 97.52 Lakhs. 19 RPF personnel have so far been trained This Abhiyaan of 125 days, is being undertaken in personnel are being trained. have received licenses for flying drones. 6 more RPF 2825 Icategories Indian Railways of works/ I AUGUST-SEPTEMBER activities in 116 districts, 2020 each NEWS BULLETIN

A drone camera can cover large area which requires The purpose of the drone deployment is to provide a force multiplier and aid to the effectiveness of the improvement in utilization of scarce manpower. Drone security personnel deployed beats8-10 RPF have personnel. been designed Thus, based it may on lead railway to substantial asset, Mumbai Division of Central Railway has recently sensitivity of area, activity of criminals etc. Drone acts as procured two Ninja UAVs for better security and surveillance in Railway areas 09 drones have been procured by RPF so far suspicious activity if noticed is intimated to the nearest an “EYE IN THE SKY” and monitors the whole area. Any such criminal was apprehended on a real time basis in The purpose of the drone deployment is to provide a RPF post of division to apprehend the criminal LIVE. One force multiplier and aid to the effectiveness of the theft inside railway coach stationed in the yard. security personnel deployed. It can help in inspection of Wadibunder Yard area while he was trying to commit etc. it can be used to launch surveillance on criminal and Railway assets and safety of Yards, Workshops, car sheds dataanti-social collection. activities Analysis like ofgambling, such data throwing collected of maygarbage, prove tohawking be extremely etc in Railway useful in premises. vulnerable It may sections be deployed for safe for operations of trains. The drone may be pressed in service at disaster sites for helping in rescue, recovery and restoration and coordinating of efforts of various agencies. It is very assess the encroachments on railway property. During largeuseful scale while crowd undertaking management mapping efforts, of railway it may assetgive vitalto and dispersal based on which crowd regulation efforts mayinputs be like planned crowd and magnitude, executed. probable Drones were time usedof arrival to enforce lockdown and monitor the movement of migrants during the COVID-19 lockdown. On a Mission Mode, Railways Pulls Freight Traffic Ahead of Last Year’s Level inspite of COVID 19 related challenges n a mission mode, Indian Railways achieved a O On 27 July, 2020 the freight loading was 3.13 MT which is higher than last year for the same period significant milestone of pulling freight traffic ahead On 19 August 2020 the freight loading was 3.11 Average speed of Freight Trains on 27 July, 2020 was millionof last year’s tonnes level which inspite is higher of COVID than 19last related year for challenges. the more than double as compared to last year for the same period. Indian Railways earned ` In the month of July the average speed of freight whichsame date is ` (2.97 million tonnes). On 19 August 2020 trains was around double as compared to last year for 306.1 Cr. from freight loading the same month. In the Month5.28 Cr. of higherAugust than 2020 last till year 19 August for the 2020 same the date total(300.82 freight Cr.). loading is 57.47 million tonnes which is

llSomeEconomical benefits transportation of Railway freight due totransportation the subsidies Indianhigher Railwaysthan last yearearned for ` the same period (53.65 million includesprovided : whichtonnes). is In` the Month of August 2020 till 19 August 2020 ll 5461.21 Cr. from freight loading ll Safe transportation, ensuring goods reach their It may be25.9 noted Cr. higher that in than line withlast year Hon’ble for the Prime same destinationPrompt and withoutefficient damage delivery of goods Minister’speriod (5435.31 call to Cr).improve logistics in the country, Indian ll reduce the carbon footprint the speed and volume of goods carried. Indian Railways ll Environment-friendly method of transportation - will Railways has been making huge strides in increasing traders, businesses and suppliers aware of the perishablesIntroduction fresh of a specialfor consumption train like Kisan Rail, is going to promote Railways’ freight service, making ll Theseaccruing promotions additional can benefits be done to farmersin collaboration and keeping with Railways. Industry Associations. benefits associated with transportation through Indian AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2020 I Indian Railways I 29 NEWS BULLETIN

ll Focus on how manufacturers and wholesalers will be ll th July, 2020 Diwali ll Opening up of export traffic to Bangladesh for Parcels ll Indianbenefitted Railways as they will will publicise get their direct stock contact in time numbers for and Containers - 10th August, 2020 and website details which can be accessed by traders ll Opening up of Export traffic to Bangladesh for for transporting freight and thus enhancing their ease. Automobiles – 12 ll Indian Railways can share human interest stories, Kisan Rail introduced from Devlali (Nashik) to highlighting how the common man is able to easily 7Danapurth and 14 (Patna)th August, – Multiple 2020 stoppages, Multiple ll commodities, Multiple parties-2 trips already run on trains procure products for his daily needs and benefiting ll Freight cargo express trains - Vyapaar Mala Express from the efficient services of Indian Railways. transportation more attractive ll Some of the major novel freight initiatives of Indian ll Tariff and Non tariff initiatives to make Rail Railways are as follows: ll Business development Units set up at all three levels ll Good sheds being improved on a mission mode - 405 ll Time– Division, tabled Zones, parcel Railways trains started Board from 30th March, identified Doubled the speed of freight trains from 23 to 46 kmph Pilot project launched with ‘Department of Posts’ to provide door-to-door service to customers. 2020 – 20 pairs pOem THE MIGRANT WORKER

Affected by the invisible virus which has no medicine The migrant worker walked and walked day and night The richmigrant and workerthe poor; is the replicabig and of the the small, helpless are allman infected He walked an unending path to reach his native hamlet And in front of this tiny virus; man stands bewildered. In the scorching heat, he walked hungry and exhausted Whenever there are excesses; nature intervenes with an To join his kith and kin at his village at the farthest end. money iron hand The migrant worker had no work, no transport and no Nature has not meant a superiority for man over other ToHe beset with out tohis walk dear back and homenear ones thousands in the momentof miles awayof speciesAnd gives a breakdown for the sick hurry of mankind crisis.In the difficult days threatened by the mortal virus We are here to live on earth coexisting with other creatures. Some were hit by the speedy vehicles and died on the Nature reacts in many ways; sometimes in the form of an spot epidemic The world is in the hard grip of corona virus; it is a resort pandemic AndSome were chose crushed to walk under along the the wheels railway of tracks the running as a last trains good future Now is the time for an introspection and rethinking for a rails. K.J. Thomas Many migrant workers lost their lives on the roads and By cordial coexistence and living in harmony with nature.

Rtd. Station Master, TVC Division, SR 30 I Indian Railways I AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2020 NEWS BULLETIN

Indian Railways Creates ‘POST COVID COACH’ to Ensure Safer Journey

R ll Plasma air purification: ail Coach Factory, Kapurthala has designed a Post This plasma air equipment The will Post sterilize Covid the Coach air and is Covid Coach to fight COVID-19. Post Covid Coach is having provision of plasma air equipment in AC duct. designed with handsfree amenities, copper-coated handrails latches, plasma air purification and titanium Thissurfaces provision inside willthe ACalso coach improve using the ionised ion air to make di-oxide coating. concentrationthe coach Covid-19 from and100 particulateions/cm3 to matter more resistant.than 6000 Indian Railways has taken numerous steps and ions/cm. measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 virus ll Titanium Di-oxide coating: infection. Sustaining the ruthless fight against COVID-19, Indian Railways’ production unit, Rail Coach Factory, The Post Covid Coach is Kapurthala, has developed a Post Covid Coach to fight having Titanium Di-oxide coating in the coach. Nano Covid 19. This Post Covid Coach has design structured Titanium Dioxide Coating functions as improvements in the coach like handsfree amenities, growthphotoactive and mostmaterial. importantly This is eco-friendly enhances indoor water-based air copper-coated handrails & latches, plasma air coating that kills viruses, bacteria, mould, and fungal purification and titanium di-oxide coating for Covid free passenger journey. quality. It is non-toxic and approved by food testing tolaboratory be a safe of substance the United and States is harmless Food & toDrug humans. lFollowingl Handsfree are theamenities: salient features of the Post Covid Administration (FDA), CE certified. TiO2 is considered Coach: Post Covid Coach is having This Titanium Di-oxide coating applied on handsfree amenities like foot operated water tap & inwashbasins, human contact. lavatory, Effective seats &life berths, of this snack coating table, is 12 lavatorysoap dispenser, door, outside foot operated washbasin lavatory with footdoor operated (outside), months.glass window, floor, virtually every surface that comes waterfoot operated tap and flushsoap valve, foot operated latches in dispenser and forearm operated handle on compartment door. ll Copper-coated handrails & latches:

Post Covid latchesCoach is because equipped copper with degradescopper-coated the virus handrails landed & on it within a few hours.

properties. When virus landsCopper on has copper, anti microbialIon blasts pathogen and destroy the DNA and RNA inside the virus.

AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2020 I Indian Railways I 31 NEWS BULLETIN Indian Railways on Mission Mode of Becoming a 'Green Railway' by 2030 ( Net Zero Carbon Emission) inistry of Railways, with a goal of transforming MIndian Railways into Green Railways by 2030 has Electrification of all routes on Broad Gauge by December 2023 global warming and combating climate change. Railway Solar and wind energy to power the Railway taken a number of major initiatives towards mitigation of electricity grid in a big way Indian Railways has completed electrification of more Electrification, improving energy efficiency of than 40,000 RKM (63% of BG routes) inlocomotives coaches and & trainsswitching and fixedto renewable installations, sources green of energy 18,605 km electrification work has been done during arecertification parts of itsfor strategy installations/stations, of achieving net fitting zero biocarbon toilets 2014-20 compared to 3,835 km in 2009-14 emission. 365 km major connectivity work has been commissioned even during COVID period 100 MW of Solar plants have been commissioned on Indian Railways has completed electrification of more roof-tops of various buildings including 900 stations; than 40,000 Route km (RKM) (63% of BG routes) in 400 MW are under different stages of execution which 18,605 km electrification work has been done Indian Railway has 51,000 hectare of land potential of during 2014-20. Previously, only 3,835 km electrification installing 20 GW land based solar plants work was completed during the period 2009-14. Indian One project of 1.7 MW at Bina in collaboration with Railways has fixed a target of electrification of 7000 RKM BHEL has already been installed for the year 2020-21. All routes on BG network have In the Wind Energy sector, 103 MW wind-based been planned to be electrified by December 2023. Indian power plants have already been commissioned; planned to set up 200 MW wind energy plants in next Railways is focusing on electrification of last mile 2 years in Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Rajasthan and connectivity & missing links. With this in mind 365 km Karnataka major connectivity work has been commissioned during 100 per cent LED illumination of buildings and stations the COVID period. Total 505 pairs of trains have been converted to HOG, HowrahMajor via connectivity Allahabad commissioned route has been during commissioned the COVID unleashing approx 70 million liter diesel/ ` 450 crore period like Katni-Satna section (99 RKM) of Mumbai- per annum potential of saving A total of 69,000 coaches have been fitted with routeproviding has alsoan alternate been commissioned route to Howrah. providing Likewise, an alternate 2,44,000 bio-toilets in Indian Railways Pachore-Maksi (88 RKM) section on Indore - Guna-Bina route to Maksi-Bhopal-Bina. On Howrah/Sealdah-SVD Katra via Patna route, Bhagalpur-Shivnarayanpur (45 of Tamil Nadu & Andhra Pradesh, Thiruvarur - Karaikal RKM) section has been commissioned. On the route port (46 RKM) section has been commissioned providing connecting Kariakal port to coal, fertilizer & steel plants port connectivityinitiatives to to Erode, promote Coimbatore solar energy. & Palghat. Indian Indian Railways has also taken a number of

Railways is working to harness the potential of 500 Mega Watt (MW) energy through roof top Solar panels (Developer model). Till date, 100 includingMega Watt 900 (MW) stations. of solar Solar plants plants have with been a combinedcommissioned capacity on roof-tops of 400 MWof various are under buildings different stages of execution. Tenders are already awarded for 245 MW and target for completion of these plants is December 2022.

runningBesides, trains. Indian Indian Railways Railway is trying has 51,000 to produce hectarepower from of land land potential Based Solar of installing installations 20 GW for land based solar plants. The Solar power so

generated will be fed to Central / State Grid or directly to 25 kV AC traction system. Railway Energy Management Company Limited (REMCL), a Joint Venture Company of Indian Railways (49 % Equity) and RITES Limited (51 % Equity), has been mandated for proliferation of taking up land based project. One project of 1.7 MW at Twitter (@PIB_India) 32 I Indian Railways I AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2020 Bina (Madhya Pradesh) in collaboration with NEWS BULLETIN

been installed and is presently under extensive testing. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has already nextRealizing 2 years itsin Tamilrole in Nadu, climate Gujarat, change Rajasthan Indian Railways and Karnataka. This is the First of its kind of solar projects in the world. illumination of buildings and stations. Indian Railways Initially for the Land Based Solar Projects, Indian has started other Green Initiatives like 100 per cent LED developerRailways has model taken on up 29 3th GWApril Solar 2020 Project for 1.6 in GW three capacities phases.in railway In plotsphase for I tender open accesshas been states. floated In Phase under II, 400 andhas also1 Stores acquired depot. Green 14 Railway Certification Stations from and CIII 21 to other 7 MW capacities in railway plots will be developed for non Production Units (PUs), 39 Workshops, 6 Diesel sheds

th June buildings/ campuses have also been Green certified. 2020.open access In Phase States III 1 under GW capacity ownership in railway model plotsof REMCL along OtherTotal than 505 this pairs 215 of Stations trains have have been been converted certified withto Head (captive use). For this tender has floated on 16 Environment Management System (EMS)/ISO 14001. diesel/ ` 450 crore per annum potential of saving. Energy 1thest July tracks 2020. under developer model will be installed for on Generation(HOG), unleashing approx 70 million liter open access States for which tender has been floated on plants have already been commissioned. Among them, 26 Efficiency Studies of all 8 Production Units & 12 In the wind energy sector, 103 MW wind-based power workshops have been completed under MOU with CII resulting in 15% improvement in energy efficiency. hasMW also is in planned Rajasthan to (Jaisalmer),set up 200 MW 21 MWwind is energy in Tamil plants Nadu in IndianIn the field Railways. of Green Initiatives a total of 69,000 coaches and 56.4 MW is in Maharashtra (Sangli). Indian Railways have been fitted with more than 2,44,000 bio-toilets in Ministry of Railways Invites ‘Request for Qualifications’ for Private Participation for Operation of Passenger Train Services over 109 Origin Destination Pairs of Routes

inistry of Railways has invited Request for M The project would entail private sector investment of operation of passenger train services over 109 Origin about ` 30,000 crore. This is the first initiative of Qualifications (RFQ) for private participation for private investment for running Passenger Trains over Indian Railways network Destination (OD) pairs of routes through introduction of The objective of this initiative is to introduce modern 151 modern Trains (Rakes). technology rolling stock with reduced maintenance, a minimumThe 109 ODof 16 Pairs coaches. have been formed into 12 Clusters reduced transit time, boost job creation, provide across the Indian Railway network. Each Train shall have enhanced safety, provide world class travel experience about ` to passengers investmentThe project for wouldrunning entail Passenger private Trains sector over investment Indian of These 151 trains are in ADDITION to the existing 30,000 crore. This is the first initiative of private trains These proposed Trains will run on the routes where Railways network. the demand for trains is already higher than the Majority of Trains are to be manufactured in India existing capacity the(Make trains. in India). The private entity shall be responsible Ministry of Railways has invited Request for forTrains financing, shall procuring, be designed operation for a maximum and maintenance speed of 160of Qualifications( RFQ) for private participation for operation of passenger train services over 109 Origin Destination(OD) pairs of routes rablekmph. to There or faster would than be the a substantial fastest train reduction of Indian in Railways journey The project would entail private sector investment of operatingtime. The runningin the respective time taken route. by a train shall be compa about ` 30,000 crore The objective of this initiative is to introduce modern technology rolling stock with reduced maintenance, The objective of this initiative is to introduce modern reduced transit time, boost job creation, provide safety,technology provide rolling world stock class with travel reduced experience maintenance, to passengers, enhanced safety, provide world class travel experience reduced transit time, boost job creation, provide enhanced to passengers transportation sector. The driver and guard of the trains will be Railway and also reduce demand supply deficit in the passenger officials. The safety clearance of trains will be done by Railways only years. The Private Entity shall pay to Indian Railways The Concession Period for the project shall be 35 consumption and a share in Gross Revenue determined throughfixed haulage a transparent charges, energybidding charges process. as per actual These trains shall be operated by the Driver and conformOperation to the and key maintenance performance of indicators the passenger like trains Guard of Indian Railways. punctuality, reliability, upkeep of trains etc. The operation of the trains by the private entity shall would be governed by standards & specifications and requirementsAUGUST-SEPTEMBER specified by Indian 2020 Railways. I Indian Railways I 33 HIGH VOLT ELECTRICALS PVT. LTD.

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Railways makes strides towards enhanced freight The Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan is helping India move transportation. In pursuance of PM initiatives to make towards self-reliance. Indian Railways has invited private Railways ‘Growth Engine of Indian Economy’, Indian companies to run 151 trains on 109 routes. This will boost Railways becomes synonymous to prompt, efficient & - Job creation Reduced transit time Enhanced safety economical freight transportation in India. World-class facilities.

Shri Piyush Goyal held a meeting with Railway officials on 12 July, 2020 and reviewed the progress of Kevadia Rail Link Project. Encouraged the entire team to complete the work in a time-bound manner to further boost tourism activity at the Statue of Unity.

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Shri Piyush Goyal, Minister of Railways held a meeting on 1st Indian Railways is committed to provide modern September, 2020 with contractors, vendors & suppliers and discussed and improved passenger amenities. A look of the ways to expedite the progress of work on Dedicated Freight Corridor renovated Platforms, Pathway with sunshed, access (DFC). DFC will play a critical role in augmenting goods transportation road and state-of-the-art IRCTC retiring rooms at by making freight movement swifter and economical. Tiruchirapalli Junction.

Mass Rapid Transit System Corridor between Shri Piyush Goyal, MR held a meeting on 2nd August. 2020 with Chennai Beach-Velachery, an integral part of Railway Board officials & reviewed implementation work of critical Chennai suburban network, offers speedy & projects & deliberated ways to raise sectional speed & capacity of convenient travel experience to passengers Railways. Also, reviewed technology upgradation work of Signalling & Overhead Equipment to ensure utmost passenger safety.

Keeping Wheels of Trade Rolling: Railways is at the forefront to help Indian products get exported. Running on Track: Boosting freight transportation, Railways has run 5,400 MT of turmeric was exported to Bangladesh 251 wagons with 4 trains combined together, totalling to 2.8 km, from Nizamabad in Telangana through Railways between Nagpur & Korba last week.

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Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW), a production unit Highest ever out-turn of LHB Coaches RCF Kapurthala of Indian Railways has turned out 31 electric locos in the has set milestone by turning out record 151 LHB coaches month of July 2020, cumulative stands for 62 locos in this in July 2020. Three times of July 2019 production. Highest financial year. ever monthly LHB coach production since LHB Transfer Of Technology (TOT) in 2002.

India’s first 'National Rail and Transportation Institute' (NRTI), Vadodara, focused on creating the next generation of leader for the transport sector. Indian Railways loading 3.79 Crore litres milk through Milk Special Trains from Palanpur, Ahmedabad division to Hind Terminal (Palwal). During lockdown period, 51 milk special trains were run to ensure the supply of milk.

Despite prevailing situation of COVID-19 pandemic, Rail Wheel Factory manufactured 15582 wheels & 6480 axles Sunbeams make their way through lush green trees and in June’20, higher than 15295 wheels and 5020 axles of the dense fog to illuminate Ketti, an iconic railway station on same period last year. the UNESCO listed Nilgiri Mountain Railway.

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Indian Railways has transported 63.1 lakh migrants Indian Railways operated First 'Vyapar Mala Express' on through 4615 Shramik Special trains. Last Shramik August 4, 2020 from Delhi Kishanganj to Jirania(Tripura) Train ran on 9th July. Indian Railways will continue to covering a distance of 2360 kms only in 68 hrs. IR is run Shramik Trains whenever requisitioned by State providing Express Service for transportation of less than Governments. full train load cargo. A golden opportunity small & medium businessmen.

Indian Railways is committed to extend crucial support to agricultural sector! 621 KAMCO agricultural power tillers loaded in BCCNR rake were despatched from IGBC (Indian green building council) has released the final review Palakkad (Kerala) to Guwahati of IGBC Green Existing Building Accredition project. Rail (Assam) generating a revenue of ` 24 Bhawan, which is a HQ of Ministry Of Railways, Govt. of India, lakhs has been awarded GOLD Rating.

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AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2020 I Indian Railways I 39 ZONAL RAILWAYS NEWS Central Railway : GM, CR Releases Booklet on Central Railway Corona Warriors S hri Sanjeev Mittal, General Manager, Central Railway released a booklet on Corona Warriors of Central Railway at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Mumbai on 28.7.2020. Shri B.K. Dadabhoy, Additional General wereManager, present Shri onSaket the Mishra,occasion. Secretary Principal to Heads General of the Manager, Shri Shivaji Sutar, Chief Public Relations Officer, Railway were present through video conferencing. Shri MittalDepartments pressed and a button Divisional to present Railway the Managers glimpses of of Central the book through a presentation. While speaking on the occasion, Shri Sanjeev Mittal thesaid team that theof doctors, booklet paramedics is a small effort and coronato portray warriors the in dedication, sincerity and the outstanding work done by their respective fields. enthusiasm,The booklet and contains dedication depiction towards of duty.frontline It also staff contains and the staff working behind the scenes, their zeal, details of the silent warriors of covid lockdown, shramik gradedspecials, restoration major infrastructure of passenger works services, carried humane out during side of individualpersons, grocery capacity kits, by masks,railway sanitizer staff and distribution their family by lockdown and unlock period, freight and parcel services, membersCentral Railway and coverage Women’s in Welfarethe media. Organisation, and in

Central Railway i.e. distribution of free food to the needy Central Railway RPF Intensifies Campaign Against Touts R ailway Protection Force (RPF) of Central Railway intensified the campaign against touts to counter the 12menaceth May, of 2020 touting and of subsequently Railway reservation announced tickets. 100 pairs of Railwaysselected special has started mail/express 15 pairs trainsof AC Specialw.e.f. 1 sttrains June 2020;from complaints had started pouring in regarding touting of reserved berths in these special trains. e-tickets using multiple personal IDs and cornering team conducted raids based on the data received from cyberIn its cell campaign and other against inputs, touts, at different the Central locations Railway on allRPF private travel agencies. In these raids in all 44 touts were divisions of Central Railway, especially in the premises of ` safeguarded the railway assets, regulated the entry of apprehended, confiscating 479 live e-tickets worth 8,62,191 during this lockdown period and phased unlock period. shramiks inside railway premises and platform, So far, during this lockdown and unlock period the distributed food packets to the stranded passengers of `Central Railway RPF team apprehended 22 touts on ofshramik coronavirus, specials, rescued made innovativechildren and face reunited masks themfor staff with AMumbai case has Division been registered confiscating against 328 livethem e-tickets under sectionworth theirworking families, in the helped field preventing senior citizens them orfrom handicap the infection 1436,09,298 of Railways along Act.with other materials used for e-tickets. passengers in boarding the train, helped pregnant women on board by arranging timely medical assistance, the frontline corona warrior in every aspect of railway’s Apart from this, Central Railway RPF team stood as mobile phones stolen on board etc. and keept a check on criminals seizing narcotic drugs, social outreach during this COVID19 pandemic, Disclaimer : The contents of the advertisements published in the Indian Railways Magazine belong to the Organisation or their representatives. This Magazine is in no way responsible for any liability arising out of the contents/text of these advertisements.

40 I Indian Railways I AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2020 ZONAL RAILWAYS NEWS CR Loads 22.28 Million Tonne Freight Central Railway School Kalyan tops through 4.25 lakh Wagons during 165 Interschool Online Competitions Days of Lockdown and Unlock Period Spectrum 2020 Over 1.60 lakh wagons of coal loaded to ensure Central railway school also excels in 10th and 12th uninterrupted power supply CBSE board exams In order to ensure the timely delivery of freight vital for C maintained its goods trains fully functional in spite of the by winningentral Railway 7 prizes Secondary in various School competitions and Jr. College,for different the energy & infrastructure sector, Railways has Kalyan topped the Interschool Online Competitions tonnesCOVID19 of lockdownfreight successfully and unlock. in To165 meet days the from needs 23rd of the age groups. Central Board of Secondary Education Marchindustry, 2020 Central to 03 Railwayrd September transported 2020. 22.286 million (CBSE) under the Hub of Learning initiative conducted a In terms of wagon loads it turns out 4,24,931 wagons programme titled “Spectrum 2020” among affiliated i.e. in the 165 days from 23.3.2020 to 03.09.2020, schools of Mumbai region. This initiative of CBSE was citizenstargeted while to make showcasing students theirinteractive creativity and aware of the food grains, sugar, petroleum products, fertilizers, COVID19These competitionspandemic and were create hosted awareness by a lead amongst school DAV containers,Central Railway iron loadedand steel, 8,899 cement, goods onions trains andcarrying other coal, miscellaneous goods. During this period on an average region. Under these online competitions of painting, 2,575 wagons of freight have been loaded daily. Public School, Airoli among CBSE schools of Mumbai various power plants to ensure uninterrupted supply of Schoolposter making,has won recitation, seven prizes essay to topwriting the event and musical along with electricity.Central Railway2,634 wagons loads 1,60,002of food grains, wagons 2,213 of coal wagons to of DAVvideos Public for different School, Airoli.age group were held. Central Railway sugar, 19,921 wagons of fertilizers and 6,192 wagons of petroleum products; 11,297 wagons of iron and steel; Painting,The prizes Divya were Potti won and by Aryan Rachna Gawali Shrivastava second in first in 27,301onions forwagons the benefit of cement, of farmers; 1,32,105 42,029 container wagons wagons of Poster Making, Roshni Shrivastava First in Umbrella miscellaneous goods were also loaded. ShrivastavaUmbrella Painting, second Spandanin Recitation Bole competition.second in Essay and about 21,237 wagons of de-oiled cake and Writing,In recently Shambavi declared Yadav results third ofin 10Essayth and writing 12th and Jyoti

Railway staff are working at various good sheds, and brought laurels to the school. Master Sanchit CBSE Jadhav, stations and control offices on a 24x7 basis to ensure sonboard of exams,Shri Goutam Central Jadhav Railway a GRP School staff children topped inexcelled the that the supply of freight does not get affected. Loco th equipment,pilots, guards locomotives, are efficiently coaches running and the wagons trains. are Key of 2020. Similarly, Master Mohammad Rabey, Son of Shri maintainingmaintenance the staff infrastructure of track, signalling, in good overhead fettle to ensure school securing 97.6% marks in 10 CBSE board exams smooth running of trains. They are the corona warriors th Rubab2020. Zakaria, a Sr. Engineer at Kalyan topped in the school securing 94% of marks in 12 CBSE board exams atCR the Launches field level keeping an App the onsupply Indian chain Railwaysintact. Online Training Railway and all Divisional Railway I Managers with their respective Meetingn its first on VirtualPermanent Platform, Personnel branch heads also Negotiating Machinery (PNM) attended the virtual meeting. on Indian Railway Online Training.Central Railway launched an app Earlier Shri Sanjeev Mittal, inaugurated an app "Indian Shri Sanjeev Mittal, General Railway Online Training" through Manager, Central Railway given. e-curtain. A presentation on the addressed the first Permanent Negotiating Machinery android app and Rail Parivar Dekh Rekh Muhim was also (PNM) Meeting on virtual platform from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Mumbai on 24.7.2020. Shri Around 540 books, study materials and 100 videos, B.K. Dadabhoy, Additional General Manager and Vice important website links have been uploaded and Human Chairman of PNM has also joined through virtual www.irot.inResource Management where the viewerSystem can(HRMS) attend link online is provided lectures platform. Dr. A.K. Sinha, Principal Chief Personnel Officer, onwhere various HR digitalisation topics. is available. The website link is Central Railway conducted this PNM with the recognised union. Principal Heads of Departments of Central AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2020 I Indian Railways I 41 ZONAL RAILWAYS NEWS General Manager, Central Railway Inspects General Manager, East Coast WAG-12 Locomotive at CSMT Railway Inaugurates Cyber S Cell at ECoR Headquarter, Terminushri Sanjeev on 18.08.2020. Mittal, General On this Manager, occasion, Central Shri S.P. Railway Vavre, inspected Principal the latest WAG-12 Locomotive at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Bhubaneswar Manager, Shri Shalabh Goel, Divisional Railway Manager, Mumbai Chief Electrical Engineer, Shri D.K. Singh, Principal Chief Operations ith a view to collect digital evidence and Wuse cyber investigative techniques, RPF Division, Central Railway and other officials were present. Shri Mittal was shown working of this high-powered twin section locomotive by Shri S.P. Vavre, taking him inside the locomotive. Cyber Cell of ECoR was inaugurated by the General Manager/East Coast Railway, Sri Salient features of WAG 12B Electric Locomotive is andVidya software Bhushan have in the been presence procured of Seniorand as under: installed.officers of Highly the Railway. trained High RPF end personnel Hardware have ll Highest powered locomotive running on Indian Railways been deployed in this cell. ll Enable faster and safer movement of heavier freight trains that the cyber cell will certainly help in better ll detectionGM/ECoR and , Sriprosecution Vidya Bhushan of the informedever

ll Equipped with state-of-the-art Insulated Gate Bipolar tech technologies and IT systems. He also linesTransistors as well (IGBT) as on highbased rise propulsion OHE lines. technology emphasizedincreasing white on more collar technological crimes that involvetraining hi- to ll Capable of working on tracks with conventional OHE online fraud cases. locomotiveThe electric can loco withstand makes use India’s of low extreme voltage heatcables and as well the security personnel to tackle the increasing humidityas, it has LEDas well. lamps, making it a 'green loco'. The of unscrupulous persons cornering reserved ll berthsThe inCyber advance, Cell will by passingbe useful the in process detection of reservation using unauthorized software/ ll Lead to considerable savings in energy consumption due to regenerative braking. needy passengers at exorbitantly high price. ll This project has a strong impetus on indigenous applications. These persons sell tickets to the averagemanufacturing speed andunder loading the 'Make capacity In India' of freight initiative. trains. who run away after committing the crime in ll TheWill locomotiveshelp to decongest are being the saturatedbuilt in India’s tracks largest by improving RailwayThis cell premiseswill also helpsuch inas tracking theft of railwaycriminals property, dashing of level crossing gates etc. The data on crimes such as crime against integrated greenfield manufacturing facility at Madhepura. women and children, narcotics, smuggling of Central Railway’s strategic advantage of WAG-12B operation forest products in Railway Stations, trains and In comparison to the 5500 tonne load capacity of WAG9/WAG7, premises etc. will be shared with other law it can haul 10000 tonne capacity and increase average speed of enforcement agencies too. Such initiative is certainly going to help in creating an terrains. This will enable the reduction of overall running time of environment of reduction of crimes in goods trains.traffic in predominantly graded sections over their undulated passengers and better protection of Railway Property.Railways for more secured journey for its

42 I Indian Railways I AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2020 ZONAL RAILWAYS NEWS Business Development Units by East 2211 LHB Coaches Converted and Coast Railway to Facilitate Rail Freight Successfully Running on ‘Head on Customers and Increase Freight Traffic Generation’ System over Northern Railway A I s directed by the Railway Board, Business n an attempt to make India self-reliant, Northern bringDevelopment Railways closer Units to (BDUs)industry have and been trade setup in order in East to Railway has been converting its LHB coaches to the increaseCoast Railway, Railway’s both share at Zonal in the and transportation Divisional levels, needs to of thatHOG NRsystem has convertedin-house. Shri2211 Rajiv out ofChaudhry, its holding General of 2231 Manager Northern and North Central Railways shared various sectors, including non-bulk goods traffic. severalLHB coaches Premium into andHead Mail On ExpressGeneration” trains (HOG) which system. include These coaches are successfully running as rakes of

DieselShatabdi, costing Rajdhani, about Humsafar ` and AC Express trains. This has resulted in a total saving of 1.3 Crore litre 92.5 Crore. usedBack on Ground:several premium Linke Hofmann and mail Busch express (LHB) trains Air of Conditioned coaches are the passenger coaches being

theIndian electric Railways. load ofThese, air conditioning, unlike Integral lights, Coach fans, Factory charging (ICF) coaches, need uninterrupted power supply to meet For this purpose, End on Generation system is used in points and pantry needs, collectively called “Hotel Load”.

the form of Generator in Power Cars attached mostly at The BDU set up at zonal level by General Manager, the two ends of the rake. East Coast Railway, Shri Vidya Bhushan, will be a 4 systemWith and the powertechnological supply up-gradationsystems, Indian and Railways continuous is member unit comprising of Chief Freight Transportation advancements in the field of power electronics, control Manager, Shri Sanjay Mishra as convener; Chief coaches referred as the ‘Head On Generation’. In this Commercial Manager (Freight Services), Shri P.C. Sahoo; scheme,adopting power an energy is fed efficient from the power electric supply locomotive system tofor the Mishra,Chief Rolling as members. Stock Engineer (Freight), Shri S.P. Singh; and Financial Advisor & Chief Accounts Officer, Shri B. K. the power cars. trainThis to systemcater for is theenvironment ‘Hotel Load’ friendly, of the economicaltrain instead and of Similar BDUs have also been formed in all the three advantageous in operation. It is more reliable with lesser Divisions of ECoR at Khurda Road, Visakhapatnam and chances of failure during train operations due to MechanicalSambalpur, comprisingand Finance the Departments Branch Officer and memberscoordinated from equipment failures. It is cost effective and will earn byrelevant Sr. Divisional fields, i.e. Operations from Operating, Managers. Commercial, additional revenue for the Railways by replacing the power cars with passenger coaches. There is no use of Diesel for power generation; hence, there is no air BDUs will have frequent interaction with trade and pollution due to burning of the fossil fuel, also the high willindustries facilitate to knowindustry, about trade the representatives existing transportation and rail decibel noise emanated by the power cars has been freightpatterns customers and also toto attractget in touch more withtraffic the to RailwaysRailways. at It eliminated. Indian Railways, an established Green mode serve as a nodal point for expeditious clearance of their further reducing its carbon footprint by adopting such appropriate zonal and divisional levels. These BDUs will of Transportation, has been earning ‘Carbon Credits’ by the customers and the Railways. proposals for freight movement, which will benefit both eco-friendly technologies.

Senior Administrative Grade (SAG) level Officers from Attracting new traffic Operating, Commercial, Finance & Mechanical Departments, coordinated by Chief Freight industries and explore ways to increase miscellaneous Transportation Manager (CFTM) at Zonal Level. BDUs will interact frequently with the customers and Junior Administrative Grade (JAG) level Officers from Railway’s share in traditional commodities being carried at Operating, Commercial, Finance & Mechanical present.non-bulk Any goods proposal traffic, received, along with shall strengthening be promptly Departments coordinated by Sr. Divisional Operations analyzed and developed and immediate assistance will Manager (Sr.DOM) at Divisional Level. These Units will interact with trade & industries to attract required. This Unit will focus to meet Indian Railway’s freight transportation, those are being moved on road. be sought from Zonal Railways and Railway Board, if

target ofAUGUST-SEPTEMBER doubling the freight traffic 2020 by I Indian 2024. Railways I 43 ZONAL RAILWAYS NEWS Northern Railway : Safety, Maintenance of Tracks, Dealing with Covid-19, Increasing Speed in Sections and Improving Amenities at Stations Discussed S meetinghri Rajiv with Chaudhry, the departmental General headsManager of Northern Northern & North Central Railways held a performance review goingRailway efforts through of the video various conferencing departments from in Baroda maintaining House, andNR headquarter enhancing the office infrastructure in New Delhi. and He assets discussed of the the zone. on- As normal train operations have not been resumed yet, especiallyNorthern Railwayas the monsoon is focusing season to work is on, on efforts improving to the increasesafety issues, speed maintenance in sections, andimproving monitoring amenities of rail on tracks stations and steps to prevent spread of coronavirus in the Railway fraternity. Safety has been the prime focus over Indian Railways bringing down accidents to a minimum level over the years. Efforts put in by the 5 Divisions of Northern Railway to further improve safety were discussed in detail in the meeting. The GM advised that all laid down The General Manager also advised that the disease procedures of train operations, maintenance of assets will continue to disturb us till a suitable vaccine is found. immaculate. He also reiterated on regularly sensitizing of us safe and away from the disease. Our vigilance and Covid conducive behavior will keep all andboth training permanent the staffway andinvolved rolling to stockprevent should mishaps be due to duehuman to heavy errors. rains. He also The advised covering the of track rail lines maintainers with water to Northern Railway Runs First Ever 'Vyapar be extra vigilant and responsive to inundation of tracks and sludge during the monsoon poses difficulty in train Mala' Express Train tooperations. prevent rail He fracturesalso emphasized and distortions. on timely de-stressing of ailways has been focusing on closer ties with the tracksNorthern i.e. before Railways the start is putting of winter in efforts and summer to increase seasons Rindustry and trade to further strengthen its freight speed of trains over the zone to save on time. In this Units have been set up at the Zonal and Division levels. be improved. Full load speed trials are on. The target is sector. For this purpose dedicated Business Development regard sections have been identified where the speed can needs of various sectors providing them with convenient passenger trains in these sections. These units facilitate in taking care of the transportation to increaseTo improve the amenities speed in between at Railway 100-130 stations kmph the zonal of railway is concentrating on providing renewed and hassle-free service. General Manager Northern & North Central Railways, TrainShri Rajiv on 1 Chaudhry August, 2020. shared This that train Northern destined Railway for Jirania has in infrastructure. Many permanent structures like foot- loaded and run first ever ‘Vyapar Mala’ (Garland) Express ofover-bridges other important needed structures replacement. in the The vicinity works on could the busy not loaded in 34 wagons at Guniana station of Firozpur be undertaken earlier due heavy train traffic or presence Tripura state has 46 BCNHL covered wagons. Wheat was structures which mainly constitute foot over bridges haveroutes. been During replaced the lockdown in Delhi Division. and beyond, 13 worn out division inby piecemeal.FCI and in the remaining Rice and Pulses haveRailways been loaded has earned at Delhi ` 94,32,252 Kishanganj from station this ofGarland Delhi threat to humanity. Northern Railway has been earnestly Express train. This is an express service where piecemeal followingThe spread all procedures of the Coronavirus laid by the disease Ministry is still of Health a major

stock will reach its destination in a shorter time. The Isolationwhile at work coaches in its had premises. been placed The tertiaryat 9 stations care Hospitalin Delhi Tripura.train departed The movement from Delhi of Kishanganjthe train will at be8.50 constantly a.m. for NRCH had been converted to a Covid Hospital and 503 monitoredJirania. It will with cover no delays a distance enroute of 2673Km to ensure from its timelyPunjab to arrival at Jirania. centre.area for All use the as NorthernCovid care Railway centre by employees the Delhi wereGovernment. tested byPatients the Rapid continue Antigen to arrive testing at for Shakurbasti novel coronavirus Covid care It will help small traders in moving their cargo through Railways,This initiative a time saving,is first ofcost its effective, kind in Northern convenient Railways. and small fraction has been found to be positive. environment friendly mode of transportation. disease in their offices by railway medical teams. A very 44 I Indian Railways I AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2020 ZONAL RAILWAYS NEWS Northern Railway Refund Office Safety, Mobility Enhancement Initiatives, Conferred with ISO 9001-2015 Freight, Punctuality and Infrastructure Certification for Quality Management Fortification Works Discussed Services S meetinghri Rajiv with Chaudhry, the departmental General headsManager of Northern Northern & N North Central Railways held a performance review Qualityorthern Management Railway’s Services. Refund office has now been HeRailway discussed through the videozonal conferencingrailway’s accomplishments from Baroda House, and conferred with ISO 9001-2015 Certification for NR headquarter office in New Delhi. organization of Indian Railways, to get this prestigious Refund office is the first office in Commercial duringthe issues the duringperiod, the all covid-19Departments lockdown and Divisions and post used Northern Railways towards its customer centric thislockdown window period. period As to the focus train on operation safety, maintenance was minimal of approach.certification, which demonstrates the commitment of infrastructures enhancing activities were also slew of process and system reforms in order to achieve Track, Electrical, S&T and Rolling stock holdings. Other its Northernmission of Railway expeditious Claims settlement Office has of embarked the refund upon cases. a During the pandemic when there was a complete inspected.undertaken 568 in spitelevel ofcrossings staff and were labour overhauled crunch. or In total 36,440 Km railway track over the zone was lockdown, Northern Railway faced an unprecedented repaired and 46 Km track renewal was done. Sectional gonechallenge a long of wayticket and refund Northern on account Railway of settled cancellation the refund of dispatchedspeed of 5 sections from the totaling northern 392 states. km has The been punctuality enhanced. trains en-bloc. During this time, the system reforms had percentage94 lakh tonne of timelyof commodities running of including trains rose food to grains 94.22 were from home. which is 100 percent now. No accidents were cases even during the pandemic, while the staff worked theNorthern guidelines, Railway instructions Refund and Office policies functions issued to bygrant encountered during this period. Major infrastructure refund of fare (E-Ticket & PRS Ticket) in accordance with maintenance drives involving electrical, signal & telecommunication and rolling stock were also declarationMinistry of Railways.of commitment The office towards is committed passengers towards delight. the undertaken. The assets were put to innovative uses like Citizen Charter issued by Ministry of Railways as a Expressingconversion deepof coaches appreciation to isolation of the wards, stellar in-house performance ofproduction NR in helping of PPE the kits, nation masks in theseand hand testing sanitizers. times, Sh. haveAdoption now been of thedone IT awayenabled with processes computerized has led paperless to major transformation in the working. The manual processes over. The Railways has always been a catalyst of India’s economicChaudhary growth, said the we war need against to put the in diseaseall efforts is farto helpfrom resultingworking. Processesinto increased of Refund customer Office satisfaction. have been The standardized to make them more efficient ultimately economic crisis. Northern Railways is well prepared to commenceour country normal overcome train the operations disease and as thethe situationspin-off in average disposal time in Refund Office has been reduced the country improves. from 15-20 days to 3-4 days only. Passenger grievances are now being disposed-off within shortest possible time of 2-3 hours. North Central Railway : In a first of its Kind Initiative Contactless Ticket Checking Implemented at Prayagraj Junction

Ihandling of passengers with proper social distancing andnnovative minimal concepts physical contact.are being One tried such out system for efficient for

automatic QR code based ticket scanning has already frombeen 12implemented May, 2020 atand Prayagraj 200 special Jn. station trains fromof North 1 June, Central Railway since 1 June, 2020. 30 AC special trains other special trains have stoppage at different stations 2020 have been started of which 26 AC special and 100 AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2020 I Indian Railways I 45 ZONAL RAILWAYS NEWS

been provided which is connected to the computer

webavailable cam withor through ticket checkingalready introduced staff. The PNRQR code of passenger scanningis checked system. either throughFor communication capturing particulars between passenger through

provided on both sides physically separated through and ticket checking staff, microphone and speakers are

glass partition wall of the counter. After confirmation of coachpassenger and berthidentity number and ticket is printed checking through a boarding a printer pass providedcontaining on requisite the passenger details side.like name,This boarding PNR number, pass authorises passenger to enter the station premises and

inside the train, however, ticket and identity card should over NCR including 02 originating specials between be available with the passenger. The on board ticket arrangementsPrayagraj-New haveDelhi been and Kanpur-Newmade at all stations Delhi. In handling the wake softwarechecking installedstaff is also in aaware tablet. of the status of passengers of Covid-19, elaborate social distancing and hygiene who have checked in before through an auto updation Railway. these trains and originating trains of North Central alsoThis helps technology in identifying not only vacant ensures berths contactless in a train ticketwhich arechecking then relayedto safeguard to the passengers next station and for railway better availabilitystaff but In a novel & first experiment of its kind, Airport like of berth to passengers. Thermal scanning process is also boarding facility has been introduced at Prayagraj junction station of North Central Railway. Passengers arriving at the junction station are first taken to boarding being integrated to this system to make it comprehensive viewhall where the safety four ofnew our check-in esteemed counters passengers have duebeen to made. and single check point for passenger for entry in the These check-in counters are fully contactless keeping in station. GM North Central and Northern Railway Sri Rajiv display TFT monitors are installed one side of which Chaudhry who has been the guiding force in development facesCOVID the crisis. passengers In each andglass other separated side is counter towards two-way the of this system, complimented the team of Prayagraj division for its successful implementation. DRM Prayagraj identity particulars, a webcam on passenger side has Sri Amitabha, Sr DCM Sri Anhoo Pandey and divisional checking staff. For scanning tickets and passenger team are working on further refining the system for its Freight Customers Meet Organised on North Centralproliferation Railway to other stations over North Central Railway. On 26 June, 2020 a freight customer meet was In his address to participants, General Manger Shri efforts to stimulate growth of the country’s economy organisedorganised through by North video Central conference Railway was and attended Chaired by byall throughRajiv Chaudhry sustained said loading that Railways and freight is making train operations. all possible GM NCR & NR Shri Rajiv Chaudhry. This meeting He also informed that for meeting small and medium loading needs time tabled parcel services are being leading freight loading industries on NCR territory along operationalized. He called upon industries to suggest with PCOM NCR Shri Ravi Valluri, PCCM NCR Shri M N Ojha, PCME NCR Shri Kundan Kumar, PFA NCR Shri Ajay Mathur, PCE NCR Shri Shrad Mehta, PCSTE NCR Shri freightways and loading means industries. to increase loading and advised NCR Arun Kumar CCM FM NCR Smt. Anu Mani Tripathi, CFTM official for speedy disposal of all issues and grievances of NCRMeeting Shri P wasK Ojha, held Dy with CCM a Frtview NCR to improveShri Jitendra facilities Kumar for besides Sr DOMs, Sr DCMs and Dy CTM from divisions. increase loading. Meeting was attended by representatives loading and unloading and to find out ways and means to of all leading industries under NCR jurisdiction like IOCL /Baad, HTPR/Rasoolpur, DCPG/Paricha, MJC/Chunar, KLPL/Panki, Ultratech cement & power house, CONCOR etc. besides Chamber of Commerce representatives from participantsPrayagraj and in Kanpur. the meeting and informed about the salientCCM points FM NCR of Smt.the new Anu policy Mani Tripathiof Indian welcomed Railways forall

increasing freight loading. CCM NCR Shri M N Ojha said that NCR has taken many steps and cooperation from industry side is needed to make up for the shortfall in Shri Rajiv Chaudhry meeting with major fright loaders freight loading due to Covid-19. organised through video Conference 46 I Indian Railways I AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2020 ZONAL RAILWAYS NEWS Safety, Maintenance of Railway Assets, Mission Raftaar and Challenges in Train Operations during Heavy Rains and Production of PPE kits Discussed over NR in future, GM called upon the concerned S departmental Head to propose action plans for this meetinghri Rajiv with Chaudhry, the departmental General headsManager of Northern Northern & purpose. He also advised the concerned departments to RailwayNorth through Central video Railways conferencing. held a performance The GM emphasized review that Safety is the main concern over Railways, for which passenger trains over the zone upto 130 Kmph under all out efforts should be directed towards maintaining expedite the ongoing works for enhancing the speed of wires in top order. He advised the departments to uponproject all Raftaar. the employees of Northern Railway and their regularlythe tracks, conduct rolling stock,training signaling and refresher and electric courses overhead for the familiesTaking to forward include thesome Fit form India of Movement, physical activity GM called or staff to keep them motivated and informed of the infections.sports in their everyday life. This will keep them healthy, working of the system to minimize human error. increase stamina & alertness and boost immunity to fight Talking on increasing the speed of trains to 160 Kmph Izzatnagar Division of North Eastern Railway Loads TATA Ace Mini Trucks for Bangladesh Izzatnagar Division of North Eastern Railway have transported 51 TATA Ace, Mini-Trucks from Haldi Road station to Benapole station of Bangladesh for the first time on July 27, 2020. Traditionally these TATA Ace Cargo were being sent to Bangladesh by road transport. It is the result of aggressive marketing strategies and concerted effort of Business Development Unit team of Izzatnagar division. The first consignment of 51 trucks of TATA Ace has` been loaded and dispatched from Haldi Road station of Izzatnagar division to Benapole station of Bangladesh.The railway Railway is providing earned safe a revenue and fast of transportation 14,21,030/- fromof goods this ingoods a mannertraffic. This that trade is more will environment strengthen the friendly economic as compared relations to with roadways. Bangladesh. Railway services are encouraging traders and businesses to transport logistics by railway owing to low transportation cost.

Northeast Frontier Railway : Digital Version of Safety Bulletin ‘DARPAN’ released

he 2nd quarterly issue of the Safety T are in a much better position to ensure was released on 1st safeof such train latest movement. instructions, This regularfield staffs earlierBulletin occasions, of NFR this named time the'DARPAN' bulletin update of information in the form of a was released on Digital July, version2020. Unlike in view quarterly magazine helps those

Presently digital version is being circulatedof the COVID-19 amongst pandemic employees; scenario. however, Telecom,employees Engineering, of departments Electrical like and later on, once the situation normalizes, Mechanical, Operating, Signal & printed version will also be distributed to safe train movement. Commercial,It may be mentionedetc who are here directly that relatedthe Safety Organization of NFR led by the consiststo specific of employees.about 40 multicolour pages is anThis endeavor quarterly of Safetythe Safety Bulletin which Kumar Agrawal is leaving no stone unturnedPrincipal Chiefto ensure Safety safety. Officer Surprise Shri Manoj night inspections are also being awareOrganization of various of NFR new to guidelines, keep the on- duty field staff of various departments concerning the safe movement of trains. alertness.undertaken This in varioushas become locations necessary even Newinstructions, circulars and and modifications instructions issued by the Railway as, despite the pandemicduring the situation, lock-down NFR period is running to check freight, parcel, and passenger special trains on a 24 x 7 bulletin with explanations for information. With the help basis. Board or Zonal railway HQ are incorporated in the AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2020 I Indian Railways I 47 ZONAL RAILWAYS NEWS Automatic Smoke Detection and Fire Suppression System and Thermal Imager Camera Installed to Scrutinize Passenger Coaches

Smoke detection and fire suppression system installed in NFR train coaches 180 power cars and pantry cars, 125 nos. have already Nenhance the safety of passenger carrying trains. In FR has taken many innovative initiatives to further system. beenMoreover, fitted with in electrical smoke detection systems andof passenger fire suppression coaches, recent years there were some incidents when the fire potentialbroke out of from causing either loss Pantry of human car or life generator if not noticed car of and extinguishedpassenger trains timely. causing damages. Such fire has the high resistance or excessive current flow is the main Imagercause of camera heating allows and is us associated to see these with invisible several thermalsafety- signaturesrelated troubles of impending and sometimes damage fire before also. the A thermaldamage In N. F. Railway there are 180 Power Cars and Pantry actually occurs. Thermal imager camera is effective in duecars. to These their Powerinherent Cars use. and Generator Pantry cars cars of carry the modern a high LHB rakes have a potential risk of fire in running trains ll Overheating of the cable/equipment due to single detectingphasing the or following loose connection. faults/defects: quantity of diesel oil which has fire hazards associated ll Overheating of the equipment due to overload. anywith reason, it. So a thereneed wasmust felt be toa systemcontrol to fire control in case it it breaks ll Overheating of motors winding due to overload or out. If a fire breaks out in Power car/Pantry Car due to due to faulty bearings. suppression system. ll immediately with suitable smoke/fire detection and can also be detected which produces overheat in the being installed in the power cars and pantry cars to electricLoose socketing circuit/panel. of the cables or improper insulation Automatic fire detection and suppression systems are enhanced safety to passengers. address the issue of any fire hazard and provide coachesThermal for Imagerenhancing Cameras the safety have standard been introduced during train in all operation.workshops of NFR for scrutiny of all passenger carrying particles,This system thus protectingis designed the for early detection of smoke entireand fire passenger and is capable area, of detecting all size of smoke electrical panels, lavatory, doorway and gangway area including kitchen, generator therooms system (in case suppresses of power the cars) etc. Upon detection of fire, spraying of foam type fire by ensuring automatic diagnostic in nature for any mixture. The system is self- wiring failure etc. faultIn withinN.F. Railway, the system out of like total

Thermal Imager Camera introduced in NFR workshops 48 I Indian Railways I AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2020 ZONAL RAILWAYS NEWS Business Development Units set up at Head Quarter and Divisions in NFR n order to increase the freight transportation volume, proposal received from trade bodies or businessmen will I be promptly analyzed, developed and necessary assistance will be provided, if required. N.F. Railway has set up Business Development Units (BDU) at all the five Divisions i.e. Katihar, Alipurduar, is also targeting to increase its share in the Rangiya, Lumding, and Tinsukia, and at Zonal Head Quarter Through the formation of these BDUs, Indian Railways level, as per the instructions issued by Railway Board. The BDUs set up in NFR are holding discussion/ movedtransportation by the road of miscellaneous sector. The railway non-bulk is planning goods. This to aboutinteraction their withneeds. Traders/ The railway Merchants is providing / Local whatever traffic which is very large in volume is being traditionally Entrepreneurs / Logistics suppliers to specifically know loading scenario. Various incentive schemes are also beingattract offered traffic fromfor small this volumesector to transportation improve its freight of goods necessaryfacilities can because be arranged of the changingfor the benefit business of local scenario traders in for short distances. Various new locations/stations have to keep the local economy moving. This has become At the Zonal Head Quarter level, the unit consists of the country in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. already been opened for freight booking and loading/ Mechanical departments. At the divisional level also unloading for the benefit of small traders in NFR areas. senior officials from Operating, Commercial, Finance, and Such interaction with BDUs will definitely provide the bytraders Indian with Railways. ample scopeOn the to other come hand, to know it will about also loading help similar BDUs have been made operational. Indian/ un-loading Railways and to transportation achieve the target facilities of doubling being offered its newThese freight BDUs business will have for movementfrequent interaction by train. The with Trade fright volume by 2024. & Industry players within their respective areas to find Special Brahmaputra Mail Train Starts Running on Electric Traction Up to New Jalpaiguri Jn. that there will be big savings on fuel bills, apart from Tstep forward being environment friendly, once all long distance trains towardsaking 100% another are converted to electric traction.

Guwahatielectrification, Special passengerTwo other also NFR ran trains on electric New Jalpaiguritraction from - Howrah New 05956 Delhi - Shatabdi Express and New Jalpaiguri –Malda Town which left Delhi on Now, the services of these trains are suspended due to JulyBrahmaputra 5, 2020 at Mail Jalpaiguri before COVID-19 related lockdown. COVID related restrictions. Mail/Express11:40 pm became train the first NFR owned Elephant Saved by Alert Crew Members New Jalpaiguri Jn. Earlier this train was running up to Pt. Deenin post Dayal lockdown Upadhyaya period Jn to on run electric on electric traction. traction It reached up to C New Jalpaiguri on July 7, 2020 covering 1624 Km rews of DN WORKMAN SPL during the run at about distance. The same Electric locomotive will be utilized Jn under10:18 Alipurduar am noticed division one elephant of NFR coming on June towards 20, 2020. the railway track at km 71/7-6 between Nagrakata - Chalsa which will leave New Jalpaiguri for Delhi on the same day.for the return of Special Brahmaputra Mail no 05955 trainLoco Pilotand waited Dilip Dorai for the and safe Asst. passage Loco Pilotof the B.K. elephant. Singh immediately applied the emergency brake to stop the enteredWith theinto commissioning Electric Traction of era.326 RKM Electrification stoppedSimilarly, train alert no. 06162crew members DN to allow comprising a herd of Loco elephant Pilot worksThere up will to New be a Jalpaiguri saving in fuelJn, N.F. cost Railway of approximately has also Sri S. Chakraborty and Asst. Loco Pilot Sri Ranjan Kumar ` on Electric traction between Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya cross railway track 20.4 Cr per annum on account of running of this train at KM 101/4-3 Now both the routes connecting Delhi to NE states up underbetween Alipurduar Dalgaon- Jn – New Jalpaiguri Jn. divisionBinnaguri of stationsNFR at routes connecting Mumbai to NE states up to New to New Jalpaiguri via Katihar and Bhagalpur & both the 21st June, 2020, aboutthereby 4:40 saving am onthe nowJalpaiguri on Delhi via Kharagpurand Mumbai - Howrah bound trains - Malda can & be Prayagraj run on precious lives of the electric- Patna -traction Bhagalpur from - MaldaNew Jalpaiguri. are fully electrified. Needless to So, say from wild elephants.

AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2020 I Indian Railways I 49 ZONAL RAILWAYS NEWS

Southern Railway : Noteworthy Innovations ll A Robot christened ‘Rail Mitra’, the brain child of ll

Division has received wide acclaim and is planned to Improvised face Shield - A face shield has been beShri inducted Nideej, afor Railway patient Engineer service at of Railway Trivandrum Hospital, made by the Divisional Railway Hospital, Palakkad under the initiative of Dr. Sreekumar, Additional same and has been inaugurated by MoSR through ll AChief cost Medical effective Superintendent, Social Distance Palakkad Ensuring to Deviceprotect by Perambur. Podanur workshop manufactured the the health workers from spread of Corona Virus. ll appreciated. VC. ll Shri Nideej of Trivandrum Division has been widely Golden Rock workshop (GOC), Southern Railway technical Team of RPF is widely installed and used tolaunched use at RailwayProject SWAASHospital, and Perambur. developed Malda a Prototype Division Contactless Sensor based wash Basins by the of Non-invasive low cost ventilator. It has been put ll the same has been delivered and commissioned on atin manyRPF barracks. locations at Hqrs and Divisions for the (ER) has placed orders for two units of SWAAS and Contactless sanitizer dispensers have been installed South5-9-2020. Central Railway : Commissions it’s Largestbenefit Electronic of Staff. Interlocking Signalling System along with Major Yard Remodelling at Gooty Superintendent. It is now T replaced by Electronic he project jointly executed by Guntakal and RVNL eases with single control resulting in train movements at this major Interlocking central operator junction handling four direction interference in operation of Secunderabad/Hyderabadmovements – towards Mumbai, signalssignificant besides decrease reducing in physical the Chennai,The largest Bangalore Electronic and Manpower requirement. Further,

only 4 lines at Gooty station yard commissionedInterlocking (EI) at systemGooty yard on South on werebefore provided the execution with the of thisfacility work, of 12Centralth Railway has been direct reception and dispatch of trains. Due to remodelling of the July 2020 (ahead of its Gooty yard, now the yard has targeted schedule), along with been upgraded to handle the trains from 11 lines with themajor most yard advanced remodelling. and modern The signalling system, which direct reception and despatch. In addition, a new line has enablessignalling hassle installation free handling provided of trainsat the atjunction Gooty stationRailway is been constructed between Gooty Station and Gooty 'A'

Station in Guntakal Division of Andhra Pradesh. safety.cabin as a part of execution of this work, while an The interlocking mechanism provided at Gooty Station additional traffic gate has been closed to strengthen yard is also the fourth largest Inter-Locking system installed over the South Central Railway. Other major Gooty is a major junction station in Guntakal Division yards on SCR include the yards at Secunderabad, and handles trains from four important directions – GootyVijayawada Railway and Station Kazipet yard Railway after stations.remodelling But andthese are theMumbai, sections Chennai, around Bangalore the station and yard Secunderabad/ have become highly strengtheningnot Electronic ofInter-locking signalling system signalling has system.become Now, the the saturated.Hyderabad. The With completion the regular of increasethis advanced of traffic and overtime, modern

remodelling will ease the congestion on this important largest Electronic Interlocking station on SCR with 343 Electronic Inter-locking signalling system and yard completedRoutes. The in project a record has time been well jointly before executed its schedule. by the All Passenger and Freight trains. theGuntakal safety Division precautions and Railwere Vikas observed Nigam by Ltd the (RVNL) staff while and junction station and facilitate running of more number of

The most distinguishing feature of this installation is Shri Gajanan Mallya, General Manager has executing the work. earlycomplimented completion the of Officers this mega and Infrastructure Staff of Guntakal facility. division, movement of Trains now leading to safer train operations. Furtherincluding he RVNL, opined who that, were the involved completion in the of thisexecution important and Athat total there of 14 will hand not operatedbe any un-signalled points were / convertedmanual into motor operated points. Also, earlier the train movements at Gooty station were controlled by operating the signals work helps railways in smooth handling of trains, while transportationbenefitting the ofrail their customers consignments. located in this jurisdiction (including the Cement customers) in speedy 50from I Indian two end Railways Cabins I AUGUST-SEPTEMBERand one central Deputy 2020 Station ZONAL RAILWAYS NEWS

New Railway Line between New Piduguralla – Savalyapuram Completed & Accorded Permission for Train Operations Constructed as part of Nadikudi - Srikalahasti New Railway line Project

TSavalyapuram for a distance of 46 Kms has been completedhe new and railway commissioned line between for Newtrain Piduguralla operations. –This ll The Phase-I: project is being executed in 5 phases : Savalyapuram maximumnew railway permissible line is a part speed of Nadikudi with which – Srikalahasti trains can be new ll PidugurallaPhase-II: - railway line project in the state of Andhra Pradesh. The (47 km) Kmph. operated in this new non-electrified railway line is 80 ll GundlakammaPhase-III: - Darsi (27 Km) SecunderabadThe new line to between Dhone direction New Piduguralla via New –Piduguralla, ll Darsi - Savalyapuram will facilitate direct traffic movement from Kanigiri (52 Km) & Venkatagiri - Alturipadu (15 Km) will reduce the distance by approximately 96 Kms for the ll Phase-V:Phase-IV: Kanigiri - Pamuru (35 Km) & Atluripadu bypassing Nallapadu junction. This 46 Kms new rail line - Venkatapuram (43 km) as compared to the earlier route passing through Pamuru - Obulayapalle - Venkatapuram (90 Nallapadu.rail travel between Secunderabad to Dhone via Nadikude km) The project has been taken up for the expansion of rail network in Andhra Pradesh State and it is conceptualized Nadikudi - Srikalahasti new railway line project is one as an alternate route to the present Coastal Railway line of the important & prestigious projects taken up in the between Vijayawada and Chennai. The present route is State of Andhra Pradesh by South Central Railway proposedsaturated newand isline sometimes will not only subjected act as toan cyclone alternate and route connecting interior regions of Guntur, Prakasham and butfloods, will resulting also facilitate in serious freight rail transport traffic disruptions. in this mineral The atNellore an estimated Districts cost on the of ` rail map. The project was rich belt, besides offering scope for substantial passenger sharingsanctioned basis in betweenthe year 2011-12Railways forand a Governmentdistance of 309 of Kms Andhra Pradesh along with2289 provision Cr under of 50the % required cost shortest route between Guntur and the temple town, land free of cost by State Government. Tirupati.traffic. The project once completed, will serve as the Ongole Sub-Division Office of SCR bagged the 'Water Heroes Award' from Ministry of Jal Shakti Assistant Divisional Engineer O has participated in the contest. ngole Sub-Divisional Office Prathamof Vijayawada Agarwal, AssistantDivision, DivisionalSouth Central Engineer Railway have led been by Shri doneHe has in apprised their section the parti for the declared as winners in the cipants of the good work being contribution towards water month of April, 2020 launched conservationsignificant improvement in addition toand the “Water Heroes Award” for the best practices being adopted Government of India. for water management and by InMinistry an attempt of Jal to Shakthi, promote the value of water in general and for construction of rain water resource development like sustainable development of water resources, the water audits etc. He has conveyed it through a detailed Departmentsupporting the of Waterefforts of on Water water Resources, conservation River & presentationharvesting pits, in therejuvenation form of a ofsuccess old water story bodies, as well regular as a duringDevelopment the period and Gangafrom 1 Rejuvenation,st September, 2019 Ministry to 30 ofth JalJune, short film. 2020.Shakti, Accordingly, Government participants of India has had organized to send a their contest entries Shri Gajanan Mallya, General Manager appreciated the team of officers and staff working at Ongole Sub- water resource development and management. generationsDivisional Office and alsofor thein the commendable present times. work He congratulatedbeing done of success stories in the field of water conservation, themfor conservation for receiving of the water appreciation for the benefit and awardof future from the

Accordingly, the Ongole Sub-Divisional Office of Vijayawada Division, SCR led by Shri Pratham Agarwal, MinistryAUGUST-SEPTEMBER of Jal Shakti, Government 2020 of IIndia. Indian Railways I 51 ZONAL RAILWAYS NEWS

Kharagpur Division of South Eastern Railway Reached A New Milestone by Joining 3 Rakes to Run ‘Anaconda Freight Train’

Anaconda Freight Train on run in SER’s system Westernthe Division Railway which to are get included better grade in QCI in (Qualitythe next Councilround of haragpur Division of South Eastern Railway reached of India) Ranking. He opined that this will help south K cleanliness standards. Freight Train on 1st July, 2020 boosting heavy haul train QCI ranking which will be given to Railway Stations for operation.a new milestoneThe Anaconda by joining Freight 3 rakesTrain consistedto run Anaconda of 177 Apart from the above five Railway Stations, Yesvantpur, Bengaluru Cantonment, Krishnarajapuram, formedwagons. at The Narayangarh train consisted near ofKharagpur two loaded bringing rakes ofthe Iron 3 Bangarpet, Kengeri and Sri Sathya Sai Prashanthinilayam Ore and one empty rake of freight wagons. The train was have already received ISO Certification in August, 2019. trains.rakes from other stations in the vicinity. The entire train Western Railway's General Manager wasThe hauled Anaconda by 6 Locos Freight which Train are left usually Narayangarh used in offreight Inaugurates Staff Amenities in all and covered a distance of 150 KMs in 3 hrs 35 minutes overKharagpur-Bhadrak SER system on itsSection way toof DhamraSouth Eastern Port in Railway Odisha. The train covered a total distance of 200 Kms. 6 Divisions through Video Link on Independence Day n the auspicious occasion of 74th Independence Day, South Western Railway : ISO Certificate O Shri Alok Kansal - General Manager of Western for Five Railway Stations Railway, inaugurated various staff amenitiesth August, & technical engaluru Division of South Western Railway has 2020development at the conference works carried hall ofout WR over HQ all building six Divisions at of B Western Railway through video link on 15 achieved ISO 14001:2015 certificate for five stations VadodaraChurchgate. Division, Shri Kansal one staff inaugurated amenity 4of staff Ahmedabad amenities of (Hosur (HSRA), Ramanagaram (RMGM), Tumkur (TK), Division,Mumbai Central3 staff amenitiesDivision, oneof Ratlam technical Division development and of Whitefield (WFD) and Yelahanka (YNK). documentation.The certificate has been awarded by M/s Quest Divisions. Certification, Chennai, after due processes and 2 staff amenities each of Bhavnagar & Rajkot

Shri Ashok Kumar Verma, Divisional Railway Manager, Despite the nationwide lockdown, several staff presenceBengaluru of Division, all Additional received Divisional five certificates Railway onManagers amenities & development works have been accomplished 07.08.2020 in Bangalore Railway Divisional Office in the technicalduring the developments lockdown. Shri carried Alok Kansalout across - General all six Manager of Western Railway inaugurated these staff amenities & of Bengaluru Division. Shri Ashok Kumar Verma informed on this occasion divisions, i.e., Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Rajkot, that, with this, Bengaluru Division has obtained ISO departmentsBhavnagar and were Ratlam. also presentShri Alok on Kumar- this occasion, Additional while all 14001 Certification for 11 stations. He said that plans General Manager of WR & various principal heads of are afoot to get ISO Certificate for all Railway Stations of 52 I Indian Railways I AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2020 ZONAL RAILWAYS NEWS

built staff quarters at GondalBhavnagar station Division, and Running newly Room at Pipavav were also inaugurated.

with Ratlam Division, GM ShriThrough Kansal theinaugurated video link a mobile app for interaction with freight customers

appnamed will "RAVI act as - aRail single App for th Independence Day on 15th windowVyapari Interaction".available for This Shri Alok Kansal, General Manager of Western Railway, interacting & inaugurating various staff communication and save amenities in all 6 divisions ofof WR, Departments through video are also link seen on the on occasionthis occasion. of 74 time involved with resolving August, 2020. Shri Sumit Thakur - Chief Public Relations Officer of W. Rly. and various Principal Heads problems. This unique app Divisional Rly Managers of WR interacted with GM will also play a vital role in boosting the freight business. during their respective inauguration. For Mumbai Division, GM Shri Kansal inaugurated the Shri Kansal also inaugurated an Android app "e- tainingSamadhan" to different which will departments act as a Unified in one Digital place. PlatformIt will also newly built Crew Lobby at Valsad. The 65 year old crew for employees to register grievance /complaints per lobby got a fresh look with modern facilities & improved interior & exterior aesthetics which will give a soothing butwork as as an a IDtwo-way card generator, communication where employeesmodule which will willsubmit & relaxing environment for the crew to execute their theirnot only required function details as a multi-department directly to generate grievance ID card system by alsoduties inaugurated in full efficiency. the newly The renovatednew air-conditioned Mahalaxmi Running Sports Room at Churchgate was also inaugurated. Shri Kansal structural developments at the Dewas Goods Shed. These themselves. Shri Kansal also inaugurated various infra Complex and the newly built additional bedrooms in KansalBadhwar inaugurated Park colony. the newly built staff quarters near goodsInfra developments shed. In efforts will to bemaintain beneficial the fornew all norms concerned of VagpuraDuring station the video and linkin Vadodara with Ahmedabad Division, Division,Shri Kansal Shri socialpersons distancing, & will boost Western the freight Railway business approached activities the inidea this

Division,inaugurated newly the constructed Automatic Coach staff quarters Washing at Plant Khambaliya at the of successfully inaugurating various staff amenities & stationMEMU Carshed.and staff Throughquarters theat Jamwanthali video link with were Rajkot thetechnical occasion development of the 74th worksIndependence at the click Day. of a button, at the Western Railway's Headquarters at Churchgate on inaugurated.Western Railway Connecting Installed through video Touch link with Free Sensor Operated Passenger Luggage Sanitizing Machine at Ahmedabad Railway Station

Wpossible efforts to ensure safe travelestern conditions Railway is to taking the all passengers in addition to the protocols prescribed by the Ministry of He

includes innovative measures such alth & Family Welfare. This Machine alongwith 'No Touch Sanitiseras Masks Machine'.& Sanitiser The Vending latest

Various views of the passengers’ belongings being sanitized by Touch Free Sensor operated passenger luggage

sanitizer mats placed at the entrance of sanitizingAhemedabad machine railway & also station. footwear

AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2020 I Indian Railways I 53 ZONAL RAILWAYS NEWS

against the pandemic is the installation of Touch Free addition to this series of protective measures to fight conceptualizedabout 15 kgs. Hence and designed a Touch Freeby EnHM Sensor Department Operated of footwear sanitizer mats at Ahmedabad Rly station of AhmedabadPassenger Luggage Division Sanitizing of W. Rly Machine and the samewas has been WesternSensor operated Rly. The passengerTouch Free luggage Sensor sanitizingoperated passengermachine & installed at Ahmedabad railway station. This has resulted in saving 3 to 4 sanitizing staff for other station cleaning yet another unique initiative started for the safety of passengersluggage sanitizing and their machine belongings & footwear too. With sanitizer the start mats of are footwearwork. Similarly sanitizer to sanitizemat has the also footwear being installed soles of to arrest problem area as it was attended manually by 3 to 4 passengers entering Ahmedabad station a walk on train services, the sanitizing of passengers Luggage was a the spread of COVID-19 through passengers footwear & station cleaning staff with backpack pump weighing Luggage at this station. Western Railway's Business Development Units Created History with 2 Trains to Bangladesh in a Week from Gujarat

IIndian Railways, Western Railway has set n a bid to boost the freight traffic by

Divisionalup multi-disciplinary Units. The aimBusiness of setting Development up these Units (BDU) at Zonal Headquarters and its andBDUs initiatives. is to improve As per business the directives prospects of thein freight market by incorporating new ideas up with various incentive schemes to attract freightRailway transporters Board, Western to tie Rly up has with also Railways come for transportation of their goods and parcels. With the help of these freight incentives, freight customers at competitive unit rates, whichIndian areRailways lower isas offering compared the to traffic Road to transportation and to add to this, freight will be delivered to the destination at speedier pace with assured timings.

Development Units have created history with bigWestern achievements Railway's of two newly trains created for Business st 1st Bangladesh within a weekth including WR's 1 nd, 3rd th pics depict loading of cloth WR'sGoods 1 trainst from Dhoraji station of materials, pic shows chemicals loading and of onionsdye in thein the 1st goods train at Dhoraji station of Bhavnagar Bhavnagar division on 4 August, 2020 & Division on maiden journey to Bangladesh. 2 & 4 9th August, parcel 2020. special It's worth train mentioningfrom Kankariya that parcel special train at Kankariya goods shed of Ahmedabad division which departed for Benapole in Bangladesh. Goods shed, which departed for Benapole on division generated revenue of about ` Shri Alok Kansal - General Manager of possible time. The new freight traffic for Bhavnagar Western Rly, is monitoring all the major aspects of BDUs 46 lakhs, with & motivating all concerned energetic teams of divisional bypossibilities Ahmedabad of twodivision, more where rakes beinga parcel loaded special this train month. has BDUs, to achieve big success for new freight business, in The other achievement of such BDUs set up was made their respective divisions. The first breakthrough post setting up of the BDU was madeth August, when 2020.Bhavnagar The onion been booked for Benapole station of Bangladesh. This division loaded the onion rake from Dhoraji to materials,parcel special chemicals train will and traverse dyes in 2110various km VPUs from and Kankaria Bangladesh (Darshana) on 4 departedto Benapole. on 9Itth is August, carrying 2020. commodities The revenue like earned cloth from rake covered 2437 kms from Dhoraji to Darshana. this, is ` UpletaConstant and marketing Gondal area efforts made and this interactions success possible. by the BDU with APMCs and onion merchants located in Dhoraji, very soon.30.50 It is lakh.indeed It isa matteralso expected of pride that that four our to Zonal five parcel special trains will be booked for Benapole station WRDhoraji team, station as well was as madeinputs fit received for loading from in loading a very shortparty. crossing international borders to serve the people of time, by undertaking some earthwork as suggested by Railways are not just serving the people of India, but are

54Thus, I Indian Dhoraji Railways station I AUGUST-SEPTEMBER got opened for loading 2020 in least Bangladesh too. ZONAL RAILWAYS NEWS Western Railway Beautifies Mahim Station with the ‘Heroes of Mumbai’ Murals as an Ode to the Corona Warriors

Various views of the exterior facade of Mahim railway station beautified with the murals of Corona Warriors titled the ‘Heroes of Mumbai’. The mural depicts doctors, nurses, vegetable sellers, delivery persons and sanitation workers who ver the past few months,have worked during tirelessly the nationwide to keep the country ticking, even in such dire circumstances. Western Railway, St+art India Foundation and Asian O Paints join hands to create colourful murals saluting lockdown put into force to contain the spread of Mumbai’s frontline heroes at Mahim Jn. Railway station Corona virus, many people had come forward, braved Westernadversity Rly and in put association their own with lives ST+ART at risk toIndia make sure that we are safe. As an ode to these Corona Warriors, exterior facade of Mahim railway station with murals titledFoundation the ‘Heroes alongwith of Mumbai’. Asian Paints, The mural has beautified depicts doctors, the beautification of the station, but also is a unique way of nurses, police, vegetable sellers, delivery persons and streetexpressing artist solidarity Do and was & gratitude brought toto lifeCovid-19 by maestro warriors. Munir The mural art has been designed by Gujarat-based sanitationOur country workers was whowitness have to worked the grit tirelessly and courage to keep of standBukhari out over while the everyone course of is 15 shown days. engrossed Set against in a their variousthe country persons ticking, belonging even in to such the diremedical circumstances. fraternity, colourful background, Do’s monochromatic subjects to come up with the huge colourful mural of Mahatma respective job. W.Rly had earlier partnered with St+Art, necessitiespolice & security and essential forces, railway commodities. employees, These house all braved against-keeping every and sanitizationodd to provide workers, services vendors to the sellingneedy anddaily Gandhi on the exterior facade of Churchgate Station. have demonstrated a glaring example in such a time of outSt+art of theworks conventional on art projects gallery in spacepublic and spaces embedding with an itaim crisis. As an expression of gratitude towards these to make art accessible to a wider audience by taking it

within the cities we live and making art truly democratic Mahimfrontline railway staff, aptly station called with as the the mural Corona of theseWarriors, real W. Rly and for all. The ‘Heroes of Mumbai’ project at Mahim heroeshas beautified of our country the expansive who have exterior stood facade gallantly of the to do andjunction, serve is others a way duringto thank these the turbulentexceptional times. individuals Apart their best in curbing down this unprecedented calamity. fromwho haveserving put as themselves a reminder at ofgreat their risk contribution in order to in protect the These murals cover the walls at both the entrances of the Station, on the Exterior facades of Railway building as brighten up public spaces with art and social commentaryfight against thisand pandemic,to create socially the murals relevant also publicaim to art well as the exterior Boundary Wall. The 'Heroes of projects all across the country. Mumbai' Project at Mahim Station not only enhances the AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2020 I Indian Railways I 55 ZONAL RAILWAYS NEWS

Western Rly’s Freight Incentive Schemes WCR : GM Inspection of Bhopal-Bina Provide Ease of Business to the Customers section

A view of the

DoubleW. Rly, all Stack set Containerto roll its over wheels for transportation of goods across the country. Various railway incentive schemes for transportation of Railways. The Freight Incentive Schemes provide ease of G M WCR Shri Shailendra Kumar Singh has done businessgoods to & the parcels customers have beenand also introduced garner additionalby Western volume window trailing inspection of Bhopal –Bina Section. He was accompanied by Chief Track Engineer Shri Rajesh Arora, DRM BPL Shri Uday situationof traffic andfor therevenue freight to customers the railways. as wellThus, as these for Railways. schemes inspection, the General Manager did an intensive based on the existing traffic pattern, results in win-win Borewankar and other Divisional Officers. During the

Except for Station to Station Rates and Long-term Tariff located/situatedinspection and checked at this railwaythe efficiency section. of railway Contract, all the incentives/ benefits are provided at the Duringbridges, the railway inspection, tracks, theO.H.E. General and the Manager signal system visited transportationGoods shed itself of basedgoods onthrough the traffic Railways offered are and outlined the scheme guidelines. Some of the major schemes available for information from railway employees and their the railway colony of Deewanganj station and took ll family members about the facilities available in the colony. A children garden is also being developed by lbelow:l Station To Station Rates (STS) the railway in the railway colony. General Manager ll Liberalised Automatic Freight Rebate Scheme on traffic garden for environmental protection. ll Freightbooked Forwarderin Traditional Scheme Empty Flow Direction (TEFD) with other officers have planted saplings in the ll RelaxationLong Term forTariff loading Contract of Steel (LTTC) pipes through Railways ll ll throughRelaxation Railway for loading of Petcoke through Railways ll FreightConcession Incentive for non-refined Scheme for Salt loading for human bagged consumption Commendable Step for Automation ll Work of Platform Lighting by West ll consignment in open & flat wagons ll Freight Incentive Scheme for Loading of Fly Ash ll Round Trip Traffic (RTT) Central Railway TheseShort schemesLead Traffic have been designed especially for freight transportersLong Lead and Traffic Western Railway is requesting them to Wleading for the conservation of electrical come forward and grab these attractive schemes. For further energy.est Under Central the Railway directions has of always General been Manager ready andShri Shailendra Kumar Singh, effective steps have been mentioned above can be accessed on the below mentioned specific details of these schemes, the Rates Circulars as department for controlling the platform lights in of various divisions over Western Railway can also be taken for energy conservation by the electrical link and Senior Divisional Commercial Managers (Sr. DCM) platform light control system based on the signal systemWest Central in the Railway.platform In number this regard, 1 of Jabalpurthe automatic and contacted for any assistance in this regard. http://www. platform number 1 and 2 of Narsingpur stations has indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/view_section. 56jsp?id=0,1,304,366,555. I Indian Railways I AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2020 ZONAL RAILWAYS NEWS been installed on 04.07.2020 in Jabalpur division. Automatic platform light control system based on the ‘TTE Lobby Bhopal’ App developed by Bhopal Division soonsignal as system the train has reaches also been the installed platform, on 100 Ramganjmandi percent lights and will Bhawanimandi stations of Kota division on 09.07.2020. As train stands on platform. The moment train will cross the platform,get switched 70 percenton and alllights light will remains get off switch-on and only 30upto percent the time lights will remain operational. This system will help to save the railway revenue of Rs. 124000 for 15500 units on Jabalpur station and Rs. 55000 for approx. 680 units in Narsingpur station every year. trial has been done recently at Harda station. After getting Earlier as a pilot project in Bhopal division, its successful has also arranged the automatic platform light control systemgood results based from on the this, signal the platformsystem. In no. this 1 of arrangement, Bhopal station the light of platform no. 1 has been successfully connected to the home signal and starter signal. Whenever the train will arrive at home signal and the moment it gets the signal of arriving at the platform, 100 percent lights of platform will get switched on and till the time the train is on the platform, all the lights will remain switched on and the moment the train will pass through the starter signal, 50 percent of lights will WPrime Minister's Digital India, an Android be switched off automatically. The arrangement of 50 percent ith the objective of realizing the dream of

enterMobile a Applot of named entries ‘TTE in registers Lobby Bhopal’ during hastheir been duty, lightsPresently, at Bhopal the station platform is doneno.1 isbecause consuming being around a capital 200 city, developed by Bhopal Division. Front line staff has to the passengers traffic is more. which is now reduced to 80 units only. With this important which makes the Covid-19 transmission more likely. step,units Railwaysof electricity will fromsave energy6 PM till and 6 AM prevent (upto expenditure 12 hours), on toThrough avoid infection.the TTE Lobby Mobile App, Ticket checking the one hand, and on the other, a meaningful effort will also staff can make all the entries from their own mobiles be made in the direction of environmental protection. This system of controlling platform lighting with signal This app is basically made in two parts. The first one has mobile application, wherein amenities/flying installed experimentally. On getting good results, it will be squad/ station staff can fill their details according to supply is very reliable. Currently, these systems have been their work, to sure the portal has been made as per arethe requiredwork of the to bestaff. submitted For example, by amenity if the staffs staff willis be implemented on all other major stations of the Western shownworking in in his amenities app. section, then the details which Central Railway. Another part is related to the report, wherein the data of each and every staff is being saved and it can be used in the form of records as per requirement by IRCON, NIIFL and AYANA sign a MoU for Solar transferring it to the mobile or computer.

Energy Sector ll Sign On page:- In this, the staff will declare the IRCON Followingtime, train entries number, columns station are and in personal this app:- cash for Enterprises has signedInternational a Memorandum Limited [IRCON], of Understanding a Miniratna ll Earning report:- In this, after completion of (Category-I) Schedule - A Public Sector duty,sign-on. the complete details of the income earned

(MOU) with National Investment and Infrastructure Fund and M R number has to be entered. onLimited opportunities (NIIFL) and in the Ayana solar Renewable energy sector. Power According Private Limited to the ll (without ticket, irregular journey) along with GST (AYANA), a NIIF platform company to explore and collaborate ll Monthly Earning report:- theDMR details Coach daily mend regularly, report: then the monthly MOU, NIIFL and IRCON will evaluate strategic partnerships report will automatically getif prepared.the staff is filing all ventures/consortiumacross infrastructure projectsarrangements. and have The agreed partnership in-principle will to ll Profile:- furtheridentify, considerbid and execute suitable solar opportunities energy projects for solar through energy joint production for Indian Railways as they intend to increase the of registering staff thehas timea facility for TA to isfill there details as ofwell. their share of renewables in their overall energy mix. This work, which will work as their diary. The facility collaboration will enable execution of renewable energy perspective of saving the unnecessary human efforts Bhopal Division has started this app in all partners. necessary changes will be made in this app. projects at scale by utilizing the complementary strengths of and time. Looking at the demands of the future, the AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2020 I Indian Railways I 57 ZONAL RAILWAYS NEWS Rail Coach Factory, Kapurthala to Reduce Weight of LHB Coaches T productiono increase and production meet the ever volumes growing of rail demand coaches, of railRCF is working on many areas which can enhance improvement to augment passenger satisfaction quotient,coaches. Also, besides many new steps developments are being taken in coaches, for design which to modern rail coaches running in the world rail system. make them more compact, safer and faster contemporary several design improvements for reduction in weight of Apropos, Rail Coach Factory, Kapurthala is working on save energy. coaches which will make them more efficient and help to apx. Several design improvements have been made to the Different variants of LHB coaches weigh 46 tonnes weight by 1.5 tons. This reduction will result in increase coach shell, furnishing and electrical fittings to reduce ofracks, carrying panels capacity and flooring of these etc parcel thereby vans. reducing the lighterthe weight. by 7 Thesequintals design to 1.5 improvements tonnes approximately. make AC First Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper and General coaches the lightest coaches running in trains across the world. in weight of 3 quintal, 6 quintal and 6.7 quintal will be It is worth noting that LHB type coaches are one of By bringing in changes in seats and berths, reduction reduced due to energy saving, and the number of coaches respectively. Three quintal weight will be reduced by inBy trains adequate can weightalso be reduction,increased. theApart haulage from this,cost thewill be achieved in AC First, AC 2 Tier and AC 3 Tier coaches the partition frame of Sleeper and General coaches with increasing the aesthetics of coach interiors. With Indian lightchanging honey the comb material partition of the frame AC package will result unit. in Replacing Railwaysefficiency aiming of coaches to increase will also the be speed improved of its besides trains, these substantial reduction of weight in these coaches. Apart from this, provision has been made for weight reduction train travel in near future. lightIt isweight also worth LHB coaches mentioning will soonthat monthcontribute of July to wasfaster transformers, switchboard cabinets etc. through design and structural changes in bio tanks, vans on large scale, this year. These coaches are running noteworthy for achievements which Rail Coach Factory on RCFall long has distancestarted production trains so that of highthe supplycapacity of parcelgoods can Kapurthala earned when it produced record 151 LHB coaches- the highest ever monthly production, besides reduction campaign by changing the material of luggage ensuremaking the in-house, production extremely of 7 to low 8 coaches cost Jig perfor coachday. shell be expedited. RCF has also worked on its weight making for increasing production of coaches that will pOem The Sky is All Open to Fly Enthusiasm has been visible, We are labelled no more as undeveloped, We are formidably a big developing economy now, In seven decades, the new heights and strengths The tasks remained enormous, in economy, TheA lot tricolor has been unfurled tackled all and over, Are gaining ground now… a lot needs to be tackled.... Participation with social distancing, We have risen to handle Nature's fury, Spirits ruled high over the brains, We have shown to the world, Irrespective of vagaries of Weather, Impossible is no more, in our minds, Amid the deep waters, In our brains and in our vocabulary, now...

The freedom to unfurl at each rooftop, The march is on, TheHas beenflag unfurled earned by fearlessly, each one of us tremendously Freedom from midnight carries on, Facing all situations with smiles on, Our boundaries remain intact, Our soldiers are guarding with grit, We have learnt the lessons all along..... Our forces are delivering to the challenges, Let us face without fear, Our borders remain emboldened by defeating the threats Jai Hind..... We have faced hostiles, Internal disturbances, insurgencies, We have battled out the cold wars, Shelleyandra Kapil And we have throated even the internal snarls....

Principal Chief Safety Officer, East Coast Railway, 58 I Indian Railways I AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2020 LIFESTYLE Be Happy for No Reasons – A State of Eternal Peace Shri Bharat Lal Meena (‘PEASANT-CUM-GURU’)

CPO, North Western Railway, Jaipur

here are hardly people in this world who don’t become happy when they get what they wished make any difference to me. I tell you that you feel happy, you get promotion, get transfer at “I am happy because I am happy” Tfor. You get lottery you feel happy, you get job “but without any reason” I crossed him. desired place, get elected, get married, get visa and so on and you feel elevated. Some of us are happy because they happy“yes without or sorry any without reason” any he reason.told firmly. In this universe are rich, everything is available for them. Man always whatever“But it ishappens, not as per happens the law because of nature. there Nobody is a reason can be or strive for getting more and more to maximize their happiness. Person who are millionaire wants to be a “No, no dear young man! you are correct but not absolutely.cause behind There it” I areargued. things which happens without any reason or without any cause. As I told you that I am billionaire, a clerk today wants to be office MPsuperintendent or minister andtomorrow so on in then time officer to come...it day after continues... long. My happiness is different from yours and others’. A tomorrow and so on. A sarpanch wants to become MLA, personhappy without who attained any reason happiness and I withoutam enjoying any reason it since is happiness itself is not a cause but a result of getting or really the happiest person in the world. People’s no end...till he/she says goodbye to world. You see happiness is momentary but mine is permanent and is happy then there is a reason or reasons behind his/her everlasting. It is not affected by any addition, subtraction happinesshappening andsomething. he/she triesThus toa conclusionenhance it is-which if somebody is a of the things in life. Permanent happiness cannot be natural phenomenon and a universal truth also. I am also path till I came across a gentleman, a peasant of a small taken away from such person enjoying it.” one of you and like you all, was walking on the above villagevillage. INow met youa simple listen old the man story- who was a peasant One fine day in the morning while passing by a small working in his fields. He was wearing his uniform of ornamentsdhoti kurta. hanging He was inlooking his both very the smart ears. in He grey was long beard with turban on her head and some kundal like faces. His face was glowing. There was a little smile on hisresembling shining face.with HeBrahmaji seemed in to all me respects that he except was the five happiest person in the world. Why I felt so I myself didn’t by saying Ram Ram, he rose up and reciprocated my greetingsknow. All thiswarmly. moved Then me I toaddressed talk to him. him. So I wished him

Have you got something“Dear grand valuable old man! or Why you are looking so happy. hidden treasure in replying my question heyour saw fields.” at me Instead for a of moment and then under the shade of a mangoasked to tree. come and sit but somebody has stolen your car or snatched it or He further explained “You got a car you became happy or reduced as it is momentary. It may increase or “Yes you wanted to damaged it then where is your happiness? It is finished knowThe some questionthing, was againplease repeated tell me now.” by me. doesn’tdecrease happen with availability with my happiness or non-availability I mean permanent of the “No I didn’t get things which are the source of the happiness. But it anything valuable and He continued... elaborated further that “people are in even if I get it doesn’t racehappiness.” to enhance their happiness by acquiring luxuries,

AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2020 I Indian Railways I 59 LIFESTYLE power, means, land holdings, post or which comes from within and without guarantee that acquiring or anysoul. reason “Like soulis immortal permanent and happiness cannot be possessionwhat not. But of aboveit is not things necessary will result or a destroyed by activities in its adverse result what you might not in happiness. It may give back kick or dissolvesurroundings. it, it cannot Weapons be cannotarrested kill or it, ceasedfire cannot and burnnever it, becomes water cannot old. I mean beautifulhave thought and of.intelligent It may be girl like as your it is eternal, immortal, imperishable, better‘Mathura half ke and pede’. you You succeed want buta lovely, what indestructible, immutable and many and a source of happiness in your life Then he suddenly stopped, I was is it? Whom you thought a strength more...” was a silence for a minute. Then he neithermay be aburns big mistake nor puts which off and may release make sitting like an idol before him. There your life like a smoking wood which miserable. As such momentary andbroke patiently the silence I feel my replies could happinesssmoke continuously is not durable, making it is your not life “Dear You listened me attentively better than we thought of and sometimes worse than have satisfied you.” certain also. Sometimes it works and approach towardsI lifenodded and world.and took I felt his he leave is not after thanking him. The grand old man changed my attitude canexpected say happiness and sometimes based onit neither reasons makes does notyou behave happy nor He opened my eyes and since then I am practicing the uniformly.sorry but benefits It is relative or damages thing, at third one orplace other or atpersons. one time We peasant but a guru. Or we can call him peasant-cum-guru. to some extent I have achieved whatever he taught me rent results. Thing which is a source of happiness to one andmantra will of achieve happiness the remainingthe peasant-cum-guru in near future. gave The me and mangives is some not necessarilyresult and at a sourceother times of happiness or places for gives other diffe

“Momentary/temporary happiness is not permanent, peasant-cum-guru is not selfish and so am I, therefore I itman. starts It may loosing even charm be a source after certain of sorrow time to gap. someone.” For whatdon’t Iwant am getting to avail at all present. benefits Therefore, myself I want if you that are all serious men/ enoughwomen/relatives/friends and want to be enlightened should also or take attain advantage a state of of felt happy but after certain time you lost your interest in eternal peace/happiness for you and your family or want example, when you were child you were given toys. You felt the need for new toys then same happened again. thirst/query/curiosity will be quenched and if needed Afterthose sometoys they years were you notstarted making going you to happy school, hence you had you to know something more in this regard then tell me, your been given bicycle you were happy but after certain years when you were in college you felt you should have appointment will be fixed with the peasant-cum-guru for a scooter or a motorcycle and you got a motorcycle but which you have to contact me at [email protected]. after expiry of some years you lost the charm in the pOem motorcycle, you realised you must have a car and you got Why rush……… a car but after passing of some more time you thought Naked faces proudly displayed, you must have a higher version of a car as your car didn’t on streets of era - twenty twenty. With mask like ignorance thirst which can be quenched by water at some point of on maskless faces of indifference! timematch but the again level arises, of your again post youyou needwere water holding. and It so is onlike a Giggling, hugging and jostling around, but it never dies down, however, such is not with real ringing bells of a friendly crowd. happiness I mean permanent happiness which I attained Cracking jokes aloud about: “A novel virus that’s newly crowned.” Beware my dear, and you and others also can attain.” the evil sniper is very much near. He further added, “Person enjoying momentary Hidden in the darkest attics of life of your friends so close and dear. happiness is never satisfied. He/she always thinks that Come on!! Shed away the mask less face of ignorance areothers not are only happier. happy butYou happiermust have and heard mightier a story also. of So a rathe and put on the real mask of prudence. and a monk. Rat always felt he was not happy and others Tender loved ones back at home converted him whatever he wanted but ultimately he Aren’t they waiting for your safe return? desiredwanted to become sun, in cloud, his original wind andform mountain... that is rat monkonly as he Then, why this mad mad rush of yours? Why rush? Why rush to catch the Virus? is trishna or illusion. It is within you, only you have to Dr K Sreekumar search(rat) realised it that toothat in nobody you only. is happy, Outer itworld, is a state your of mind, it Additional CMS Railway Hospital, Palakkad surroundings, money, luxuries can make you pleasant but not happy that too for some time not forever.” 60 Passer-byI Indian Railways do you Iknow AUGUST-SEPTEMBER what Lord Krishna 2020 said about PERSONNEL POLICY Management of Outsourced Work with Respect to Issues Pertaining to Labour Shri H.K. Dutta

Sr. Dy. General Manager, East Coast Railway

shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which

ailway construction work from the very quarters,beginning arrangement is being done of by general agencies. electric Laying supply of Minimummay extend wage to three months or with fine. Rtrack, construction of service buildings and and OHE etc. are done through public procurement. All A contractor shall be responsible for payment of this involves use of contractual labour. With giving of labour and such wages shall be paid before the expiry of buildings, electric supply, OHE, wagons and coaches to 7wagesth day toof eachthe month worker if employedless than 1000 by him persons as contract are maintenance activities such as maintenance of track, employed. increased manifold. This has been done to reduce cost andagencies increase use ofproductivity. contractual However, labour in the railway move working has has increased our responsibility as principal employer of In case the contractor fails to make payment of wages paymentwithin the of prescribed wages in full period or the or unpaidmakes shortbalance payment, due. The amountthen the so Principal paid shall Employer be recovered shall be from liable any to amount make such labor. Basically, the following are expected from us : payable to the contractor under any contract or as a debt payable by the contractor. a) Paymentetc. of atleast minimum wage b) Deposit of statutory amounts towards EPF, ESI the labourer. Manual payment can be done only as an exceptionWage payment with authorization shall be made from to thethe competentbank account of c) Availabilitylabour camps of etc.medical facilities authority. However, such payment shall be witnessed by d) Work environment like canteen, facilities in an authorized railway employee. employment e) Protect from threat of removal from another person authorized by him. Wages due to every worker shall be paid to him or to applicable to every railway establishment in which The contract labour (Regulation & Abolition) Act is specialWages order shall or be as paid permissible without underdeductions Payment of any of kindWages employed on any day of the preceding twelve months as Act,except 1936. those specified by the Central Govt. by general or contracttwenty or labour. more workmenIt is important are employed to note that or werethere need

If there was a single day in twelve months which Muster Roll-cum-Wages Register shall be signed by requirednot be twenty employment men working of twenty everyday or more for contractualtwelve months. histhe authorizedworker concerned representative. which shall be authenticated by labour, then the act automatically applies. Once the act the contractor and certified by the Principal Employer or

andNotices due date showing of payment the rates of unpaid of wages, wages hours shall of bework, applies, the contractor shall have to take a license for the displayednames and in addresses English, Hindi of the and Inspector local language having jurisdiction at a deploymentspecific work of and manpower the Principal is concerned Employer is shouldvery important. get Simplyitself registered. the contractor Thus, tellingplanning that of he work shall so not far engage as or the contractor. more than twenty labourer has no meaning. The conspicuous place at the work site by Principal Employer Principal Employer has to properly assess and ensure than nine hours on any day or more than 48 hours in any that if more than twenty labourers are to be deployed on When a worker works in an employment for more any day during coming twelve months, the contractor has wages at double the ordinary rate of wages. week,They he shall shall, be in paid respect for restof overtime for every work, six days be entitled of to license, the railway supervisor should ensure that there isto noget day a license. on which In case the contractorthe contractor deploys does twenty not take or a restcontinuous day. work. Rest day shall be ordinarily Sunday. months. To ensure this, it is very essential to ensure that But the employer can fix any other day of the week as more labourer if work is scheduled for more than twelve been given a substitute rest day, he shall be paid wages forIf the the rest labourer day at hasthe workedovertime on rate the and rest wages day and for has the inspection.day-wise deployment Even during of surpriselabourer inspection, is recorded this by the substituted rest day at the rate applicable to the next agency at work site and the same is available for preceeding day. license shall be displayed prominently at the premises important aspect should be checked. A copy of the per day and maximum days should not exceed ten Maximum working hours not to exceed twelve hours where the contract work is being carried on. Contravention of the act or of any rules made thereunder consecutiveAUGUST-SEPTEMBER working days. 2020 I Indian Railways I 61 PERSONNEL POLICY

Deposit of statutory amounts towards EPF, ESI etc. EPF Scheme 1952 is applicable with respect to oppression under the threat of removal. establishments engaged in Railways for construction, barelyUnder with the subsistence. Industrial Disputes Labourers Act, do 1947, not resist industrial such maintenance, operation and commercial activities of establishment where at least 50 employees have been Railways. Responsibility to ensure compliance of the contract, the Principal Employer shall ensure that the continuousengaged on employmentan average per for working not less daythan in one the year preceding shall contractorscheme rests is registeredwith EPF organization. with EPFO. After Before award awarding of the any calendar months, no workman who has been in contract, the contractor details should also be entered by month’s notice in writings indicating the reasons for Principal Employer in the EPFO portal. retrenchment.be retrenched untilThis protectionthe workman can has be madebeen given even moreone stringent than the law by providing suitable clause in the provisionTo provide for certaincertain otherbenefit matters to employees in relation in case there of to, average pay for every completed years of continuous sickness, maternity and employment injury and to make servicecontract shall agreement. be paid Compensationby the employer equivalent to the retrenched to 15 days applicable on the establishments where ten or more labourer. The employer shall ordinarily retrench the personsEmployees” are Statemployed Insurance on any Act,day 1948of the and preceeding the rules twelve are

workmen who was the last person to be employed in allottedmonths. toContractors the contract are labour required and to ensure apply thatand theobtain an person,that category. he shall, Where in such any manner workmen as aremay retrenched be prescribed, and contributionemployer code towards from ESIC, ESI is get deducted ESI Account from numbercontract the employer proposes to take into his employ any labour and the same along with contribution from the reemployment and they shall have preference over other persons.give an opportunity For establishments to the retrenched with more workman than 100 for liable to pay contribution in case of default by contractor. employees 3 months notice and prior permission from Employer’semployer is contributiondeposited with is 4% ESIC. and Principal that of theEmployer is appropriate authority is required. Employees’ is 0.75%. The wage ceiling of coverage is ` 21,000 per month. provisions under law and under the agreement to protect theA labour proactive from principal exploitation. employer In one must case know of ATM the card expenses, funeral expenses, vocational rehabilitation, Disablement benefit, dependent’s benefit, confinement thekeeping same by day the as contractor, the labourer the gets principal his salary employer into his called physical rehabilitation, unemployment allowance, skill account,for the pass there book was to withdrawal see the transactions. of ` 5000 instantlyIt was seen from that upgradation training are some of the other benefits out station ATMs clearly indicating possession of ATM Availabilityrendered by of ESIC Medical to the Facilities enrolled contractual labourer. card by the contractor. The labourers are also required to Medical care is provided to insured persons and their be educated on their rights which is the responsibility of families under the ESI Scheme. The IP is issued ‘Pehchan the contractor as well as the principal employer. That employment on attainment of the age of superannuation environment and greater productivity. Card’ for the purpose. An IP who leaves insurable wouldThe leadbid document to a happy for labour such force,contracts amicable requiring work premature retirement after being an insured person for deployment of contractual labour should as far as notor retires less than under 5 years, Voluntary shall retirementbe eligible toscheme receive or medical takes nominal contribution of ` 120 for one year. Thatpracticable way there be quantifying shall be emphasis the work on and productivity standard andof benefit for himself and his spouse on payment of a work rather than specifying the no. of labourer required. Work Environment labourers required is what bidded for, it is seen the quality of work. In bid documents wherein no. of

Under the Contract Labour Act the employer has to exploitationbidder keeps of hardly labourer any andmargin unethical for himself. practices. This In should all maintain certain work environment to mitigate hardship casesbe questioned of exploitation and such of labourer contracts the can looser work isonly the through like provision of canteen, Rest Room when halt is principal employer and the contractor gains both at the required at night, drinking water, latrines and urinals, cost of the labourer and principal employer. If minimum shouldworking provide facilities at &least First minimum Aid. Where required labour amenity. camp is requiredProtection for the from work threat such of camp removal shall from be hygienic employment. and fullest extent, but the contractor shall get his bill for full wage,wage isthus not the paid, principal the labourer employer shall becomes not work the to ultimatethe removal. This is done both by the suprvisors of the Labourers are mainly exploited by using the threat of sufferer in terms of quantity and quality of work. principal employer and the contractor himself. Cases of exploitationTherefore, as of we labour go more or unethical for outsourcing practice works/ contrary to withdrawnon-payment money of minimum from their wage accounts are very leaving common. them The theservices, law of we the must land. be on the guard to check any kind of ATM cards of labourers are taken by the contractors to

62 I Indian Railways I AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2020 RECREATION IN PRAISE OF CHESS Shri Sunil Prabhat

Deputy Director, Railway Board SMOTHERED MATE IN CHESS – instance, the concept of time has participanthave been a and sports follower aficionado of games all A BEAUTIFUL CONCEPT intriguedscientific conceptsphilosophers of our and era. scientists For my life - both as an enthusiastic since ages. People have often others.I However, in indoor games, chesslike has hockey, always football, fascinated cricket me asand it stretchability of time. For instance, suited my temperament. What started experienced the flexibility and as a hobby, gradually turned into a passion especially after my brief stint appearswhile watching to stand an still enjoyable while listening movie, in competitive chess. For this change, time appears to fly quickly whereas it I am grateful to the opportunities experience this phenomenon in provided by my employer, the almostto a boring every lecture. game. TheChess involvement players in Railways and the company of equally the game, at times, is so intense that

To any person, not well acquainted happens when chess players go in the withpassionate the game team-mates. of chess, the spectacle of time seems to fly-bye. This often two chess players brooding over a process of evaluating, calculating and board for hours on end, must be a deciding“tank” - the one’s term next used move to describe in a the completely dumbfounding experience. concept is, what chess players watching paint dry on a wall. On the complex position. Another key otherTo them, hand, it must to the appear players akin involved to “I have come to the personal conclusion that meaning the exact way forward from and the true followers of the game, while all artists are not chess players, all adescribe given unclear as the “truth”position of to a arriveposition– at a the same spectacle represents a clash chess players are artists.” winning position. Is this not what we of playing styles, character and intrigue. — Marcel Duchamp are all striving to achieve in our lives perspective is not unique to the game “The beauty of chess is it can be whatever you our existence and the desire to tread ofAlthough chess, itthis is unparalleledremarkable difference in its in want it to be. It transcends language, age, a– paththe search which for can truth, lead usthe to reason that goal. for profoundness. race, religion, politics, gender, and dedication, patience and the ability socioeconomic background. Whatever your This search requires work, ssionCritics and ofdrama the game in a game have ofoften chess. circumstances, anyone can enjoy a good fight thus in a way, represents a pointed out the lack of visible aggre to the death over the chess board.” microcosmto take firm of decisions. life. The chess, liarity with the process which is — Simon Williams With the advent of computers, it involvedThis criticism in the stems play. Asfrom in theunfami case of was feared that the game will lose its any other sport, there are dull and inherent mystery. Although it is true drab games of chess and then there are beautiful and exciting that the best human players of the day are now easily games. Moreover, in a competitive game of chess, players have beaten even by an average chess software engine, it would to go through an intense period of over 4 hours which requires be wrong to predict that the intricacies of the game have

best chess engines of the day were recently beaten by even moststamina committed and powers players of concentration.can endure. And Competitive endure they chess do, with at top been “solved”. This is proven by the fact that supposedly dedicationlevel makes and huge perseverance. demands on mind and body which only the The importance of sports, not only in terms of its complexitiesmore advanced of theartifi gamecial intelligence of chess are engines even more whose profound play is thanmore were akin previouslyto humans. thought. This only The goes game to show thus thatstill hasthe hidden gems which are yet to be discovered. contribution towards one’s health - both physical and mental A lot of emphasis is being given on the qualities chess - but also in terms of the life lessons it imparts, has been well can impart in children. There are no two opinions on the documented. Chess is no exception. It is considered to impart educational value of chess and it is heartening to see more values like patience, emphasis on logic & planning, initiative and most importantly ‘think before you do’ attitude. But for chess lovers like me, it is more than that. prodand moreuced ourchildren 64th taking up this sport. Such is the popularity thatThe you game can haveof Chess with is yourself. not only This a tussle involves between an examination two players, and spread of the game in our country that we have just it is also a battle within oneself. It’s like a silent conversation Grand Master (which is quite apt since the chess board has 64 squares). In this age where there are ralling.of conflicting In the ideas,game theirof chess, interpretation moves are and not then simply moment moves, of they impoinnumerablertant that other this distractionsquite, complex for yetyoung beau peopletiful game - including is aredecision. statements The whole of intent process and ismore simultaneously importantly taxingthey are and enth social media, internet, video games etc.– it is all the more because of its educational values but more importantly also brought to the fore-front of our national discourse not only reflection of a player’s character. At the highest level, it is also a clash of ideas. Chess also touches upon other philosophical and for the immense enjoyment it provides to its followers. AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2020 I Indian Railways I 63 CAREER GUIDE DECISION Shri Akhil Srivastava

Asstt. Director (OL), Railway Board.

Wenemies will choose you. Almost all the decisions quality of their designated duties. Indirectly, they will ell said,” Choose your friends carefully, otherwise foulmouththeir selfish and agenda. poison They the haveears ofno your concern superiors/ with the right time is right. So, the timing is important. are taken right. But the right decision taken at the one at that time which ultimately proves fatal for you higher authorities. They are in majority and sycophants andSometimes, destroys you your take career a decision and you which rue formay the be rest the ofright provedlike them fatal are for hovering you. It ishere a great and there.loss. Indeed. That is And that also, and life. Sometimes meeting with a person is also you curse yourself why did you take the decision that important. He may give you a wrong advice and you follow that which ultimately turns out to be waterloo quagmireloss to the of Organization the so called in rules which and you regulations are working. etc; And etc. Notthe organizationonly you suffer is helpless.with your It faultyis struck decision in the but also your family. Other that mental agony, there is economic decision.for you. You A traditional may get a degreesager advice may be from useful a person to get a whom you dislike. A lot of wisdom requires to take a ago, I read an editorial in the popular competition which will shape your progression to achieve your loss which is incalculable. Way back around 40 years job but ultimately it is your wisdom and experience magazine, ”Competition Success Review” which aptly taste.chosen The goals. surrounding Sometimes, around being is qualified discouraging and extra and warned to the readers/competitors to take a qualified, you are doing a job which is not of your considered, well considered decision to make or mar will always pin you down. They will nurse a grudge your career. Those who should have been working as againstjealous ofyou you. and The create less a qualified lobby of andtheir out own of toturnees pursue Officers are working as mere subordinates. Here is the catch. Take advice from an experienced/educated/ intelligent selfless guide/person.

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64 I Indian Railways I AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2020 LEGAL Court Cases Against Railways on Service Related Matters – Reasons and Remedies Shri Himangshu Kr. Bandyopadhyay

Ch S&WI/Adra/SER

espite several provisions are available to ensure

(ii) to build employees moral confidence and loyalty on itRight cannot to Equality be said withand non-discriminationguarantee that, no railwayas per serviceadministration at a minimum aiming timeat creating and barest a dedicated low cost. work force Dthe Constitution of India and other legislatures, employee or family member of deceased employee has to achieve high quantity-cum-quality production or

As for Right to Equality and non-discrimination, enormousever been subjectedbut instances to discrimination are there where with members regard toof discriminationArticle 14 to 18 is of a thefundamental Constitution element of India of internationalprovides for service related issues. Though figure of such cases is not humanequality. rights The general law. Thus, principle right to of equal equality treatment and non- necessitates all persons be treated equally before the law, Indian Railway family had to knock doors of the courts without any discrimination. With regard to railway howseeking many relief members against in discrimination the family went by totheir court employers. against employees or some bereaved families, many a times it is headReputation of the isfamily definitely and the not failure measured to manage by the thenumber family failed and even after bringing to notice by way of representations at several hierarchies when not court against the head. Similarly relation failure is equallymakes explicit applicable even if, if even a single a single child employee or the wife is madegoes to to ‘Aredressed, stitch in attime a later saves date nine’ the is un-redressedthus defeated. grievance As a what he ought to receive from his employer in time. Well governmentturned into a organisation litigation figuring railway a courtauthorities case. Themust proverb, be educatedgo to court and against trained railway HR managers administration cannot seeking ignore theirrelief moral responsibility especially in the modern HRM carefulA good to makenumber sure of theemployees Constitutional and family principle members is not of deceasedviolated and railway a keep employees vigilant guard when againstfeel deprived its deviation. of practice. Besides relation breakdown and motivation numbercollapse, of huge staff leakage deputed of torevenue deal with by waycourt of cases advocates’ and manyfees, pay, other allowances direct and and indirect other expensesbenefits to are a goodborne every admissible benefits seek judgement in the Courts of Law now and then towards contesting court cases. Apart from especially Central Administrative Tribunal, Family Court, Lok Adalat, Court of Workmen Compensation Commissioners (lately known as Employees employeescrumpling employee-employerwho got their legitimate relationship, dues after railway Compensation Commissioner), Court of Regional Labour interventionadministration of buildsthe courts a blacken of law. image A question before very its aggrievedCommissioners, by the Court action of of District the railway Judges, administration Court of Sub- is reasonably comes up, as to who made them to go to Divisional Judicial Magistrates etc. seeking relief on being bereaved families but building an image of unsociability antagonismnot only a token and lossof failure of revenue. to convince its employees/ forcourt, are is released it not the after railway court’s administration order. Had their itself grievances ? The beenanswer, redressed ‘YES’ cannot at grass be deniedroot level, when unquestionably the benefits sought they Reasons of Filing Litigations against Railway Administration the Human Resource Management practitioners in any Study reveals, both plaintiffs and respondents have organisationwould not filed leading cases to in athe barrier courts to of create law. Itmorale is a curse of a for of court cases in long run. While plaintiffs are the prime avoidable expenses by contesting cases in various courts significant roles to invite litigations resulting in give birth ofdedicated law. In order work toforce. combat This with is high increasing time to controloperational over variousplayers, courtsthe part of oflaw respondents against railways is also by not its looked staff and/or down extra load of a lot of expenses reigns in comparison to upon. From critical analysis of reasons for filing cases in poorcost, especiallyearnings affecting due to outbreak the National of vicious economy Covid-19, to a great the family members on service related benefits, feeling deprived of benefit in question and contesting them by extent owing to non-running of trains in Nationwide respondents are broadly divided into three major lockdown period. It is not only essential but inescapable segments, viz; (i) role of plaintiffs (ii) role of concerned to analyze the reasons significantly and find result supervisors/officers (iii) role of respondents and (iv) advocate’soriented remedies fees, stationery, aiming at postage multi fold etc besides,benefits salary,viz. (i) to role of Office staff/Supervisors deal with to defend give check on mal-expenditure spent by means of (1)cases: Role of Plaintiffs Apart from a few genuine cases, in maximum TA, conveyance, free journey pass to attend courts etc to occasions plaintiffs obstinately go to courts of law staff deputed to defend court cases against railways filed by its employees on service benefits related matters, and AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2020 I Indian Railways I 65 LEGAL

seeking relief of believed discrimination due to following workshops, PCPO in zonal HQ and so on. But in fact major causes : matterthese people of litigation try their was best correct to upheld and feed making railway PW (a) Poor understanding level about admissibility of comments justifying action taken by respondents in the rulesbenefits and in provisions question. to study and understand on that, the grievance is genuine, relief sought for by the (b) properLack of perspectiveavailability ofof appropriatethe matter in guidance, question. advocates to contest the cases even after fully knowing will go in favour of the plaintiff. Still they indulge in explanation by some well wishers contesting,plaintiff is justified instead ofand putting in long an run end outcome of the litigation of the case at (c) Wrong interpretation of rules and mal- initial stage by positive efforts. The antagonist family members, advocates as well as touts and relationship among plaintiff and respondents starts (d) agentsProvocation giving by false colleagues, promise advisers, on professional friends, growing as soon as a pleader’s notice is received or a interest. found out to defend and defeat the plaintiff’s contention herself logically correct. litigation is filed in a court of law. Immediately tricks are (e) Inflexible human character, considering himself/ contesting court cases. conventionallyby hook or crook rigid persistently approach followingis not at all the praiseworthy principle of a (f ) To give a lesson to administration by filing and battle field or a football match ground. Such in favour of plaintiffs matter of tradition but the matter and relief sought for (g) Over confidence of orders by courts in any case and the aggrieved person should not be the subject as a (2) Role of departmental supervisors/officers, dealers of Personnel & Accounts Branch withoutmust be anyobjective hesitation and the views should be rationally flexible, if the benefit is admissible release at once some occasions Remedies recommended to control over court cases on (a) Deliberately and step-motherly behaviour in service benefit related issues: In view of points explained above, aiming at control (b) Sentiment and Ego problems not to disclose the evenerrors after & omissions representation (c) Inflexibility to review any wrong decision taken andover considering avoidable expenditure the need based in the motivation National financialamong crisis especially owing to Nationwide Corona pandemic (d) Phobia of D&A action for any wrong decision understandtaken and try the to appropriate hide facts rules newdedicated court workforcecases and putof barest an end minimum of ongoing in number,ones, it is (e) Adamant nature & blockade of mind to high time to take remedial action against giving birth to integral part and fundamental strategy of HRM practice (f) Ambiguity of rules and non-availability of exact infollowing Railway remedial industry. actions should be kept in view as an lethargyclarification to pay in timearrears etc. (g) Reluctance to review any wrong decision and adequately strong and effective. responsible for the court case. (a) Employees Grievance Redressal Machinery to be (h) Lack of identifying and punishing the staff and staff at fault be punished. (b) Every reported grievance should be enquired (i) Non-redressal of grievances in initial stage & monitored by a high level administrator (3) Role non-caringof Respondents representations (c) Grievance Redressal System should be staff friendly to redress grievances Pleader’s Notice or brief of case (d) Branch Officers should overcome ego and be (a) No corrective action soon after receipt of attitude and obedient to rules (e) Officers and Supervisors must avoid contesting (b) Hard & fast on own action without examination admissible dues be paid earlier of admissibility & reality (f) Every wrong decision taken must be reviewed & (c) Lack of impartiality and judicious mind rather dealing staff should disclose truth invitecontesting to cordial attitude discussion firmly (g) Overcoming punishment phobia concerned (d) No endeavour to convince aggrieved person & and encourage obedience to rules deal with defending court cases (i) Officers should excuse the errors & omissions (4) Role of Office staff/Supervisors entrusted to (j) Accounts to avoid demand of useless documents directions. Most vital They role are of supposedthis class tois likeconvince a sailor the of a boat ensure& making apt vague payment observations of genuine dues respondentswho can drive about his boat outcome forward, of the backward cases in or its side real (k) Accounts people should rectify attitude & minimise the cases at initial stage to redress the (l) Proper training & upgraded professional perspective and they should take maximum initiative to knowledge level of Personnel Br. staff (m) Periodical joint review meeting by Personnel grievance by co-ordinating with other officials or and Accounts Officers on grievances sections in- charge, branch officers and in need higher (n) Launch “Across the Table Discussion” with authorities like ADRM/DRM in divisions, CWMs in litigants to induce about rules & fate. 66 I Indian Railways I AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2020 TOURISM TOURISM IN AYODHYA Shri Anil Saxena Freelancer

n ancient town, Ayodhya is regarded as one of the seven sacred cities of the Hindus, revered because of its association in the great Indian Aepic poem Ramayana with the birth of Rama and with the rule of his father, Dasharatha. According to and had a large population. thisIn source, traditional the town history, was Ayodhya prosperous was andthe earlywell fortifiedcapital of th th river Sarayu. The Ram Janmabhoomi is a highly revered site for Hindu devotees. theScholars kingdom generally of Kosala, agree though that Ayodhya in Buddhist is identical times (6 with–5 History of Ram Janmabhoomi century BCE) Shravasti became the kingdom’s chief city. conquerence and religious drifts. Post the ancient the town of Saketa, where the Buddha is said to have This birth land of Lord Rama has been through eras of resided for a time. Its later importance thas a Buddhist centre can be gauged from the statement of the Chinese overBuddhist 100 sacredestablishment sites in inthe the 5th 600century. BC; the present Ram Buddhist100, Faxian monk probably Faxian(Fahian) did not mean in the that 5 exact century number, CE that Janmabhoomi was a Chinese Buddhist hometown with there were 100 monasteries there (although he cited Dynasty until the 11th century, this region saw the a number of other monuments, including a stupa Upon being subjected to belonging to the Gupta just that there were many monasteries). There were also rd eraeventual of the kingdom Guptas gave of the rise Vaishnava to numerous clan ofshrines the or ceremony(shrine) reputed for the tofoundation have been stone founded laying by ofthe Ram Mauryan Temple stupasGahadalavas of the calledtime. the Kanauj Dynasty in the 1000s. The emperor Ashoka (3 century Bce). Ground breaking Up until the 16th century, the Ram Janmabhoomi was silver foundation stone was laid by Prime Minister part of the Delhi Sultanate before coming under the in Ayodhya took place on 5 August 2020. The 40-kg Mughal rule during the 1700s. It was during this time

Narendra Modi. As many as 9 other bricks are kept here th century to the mid 20th andwhich the were encashed sent by money Lord Ram’swill be devotees used in the in 1989 from thatcentury. the Babri Masjid was built. The land was an active constructionaround the world. of the These temple. bricks Soil fromwill later more be than removed 2000 British colony from the 19 pilgrimages sites and holy water from more than 100 Hanumangarhi dedicated to the Hindu God, Hanuman. It is one of the sacred rivers have been brought for the ritual. Before mostIn Saiimportant Nagar, Hanumantemples in Garhi Ayodhya is a 10-centuryas it is customary temple to Mandirthe brick was laying, attended the PM by stoppedaround 195at the eminent Hanuman Garhi visit Hanuman Garhi before visiting the Ram Temple in personalities.temple for the darshan. The Bhoomi Pujan for the Ram The Ram Janmabhoomi is believed to have been the temple site guarding Ayodhya. Ayodhya. It is believed that Lord Hanuman lived at the

How to Reach Ram Janmabhoomi manifestation,birthplace of the is saidHindu to deity,have grownLord Ram. up along According Ayodhya's to Ram Janmabhoomi is situated within the city centre the Indian epic Ramayan, Ram, Lord Vishnu's seventh

of Ayodhya, about a kilometre to two away. The Ayodhya RamAirport, Janmabhoomi. also known Itas can the be Faizabad covered Airport via a 15 in to Faizabad is approximately 8 to 10 kilometres from the

30-minute drive. The destination is about 1.5 to 3 kilometres from the Ayodhya Railway Station in Dharmakata; it is accessible even with a 20-minutes walk. There are a couple of bus stands in Ayodhya, the Ayodhya Bus Janmabhoomi.Station at the Ram Katha Park is the more prominent one. This bus stop is 1.7 to 2.5 kilometres from Ram

There are bus stands at the Faizabad Cantonment and at the Circuit House at the Rajkiya Uddyan Cantonment Road as well. AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2020 I Indian Railways I 67 TOURISM

Nageshwarnath temple

Ayodhya_Hanumangarhi Puja by the Prime Minister of India maintenance since 750 AD, the current temple is said to the entrance. Housed within the panoramic view of the have been reconstructed in 1750 by Safar Jung's minister, The hilltop temple hones a 76-staircase pathway to main temple has an interior cave adorned with the devotee called Naga Kanya when he happened to lose his surrounding hills is a 6-inch-tall idol of Hanuman. The armNaval ring Rai. in Legend the local has bath. it that Kush came across a Shiva Upon learning that the latter had fallen in love with numerous statues of Lord Hanuman along with his him, he raised this Shaiva temple for Naga Kanya. The Hanumanmother, Maa respectively, Anjani. Ram attract Navami thousands and Hanuman of devotees Jayanti, to Nageshwarnath Temple attracts numerous devotees thewhich Hanuman celebrate Garhi. the birth of Lord Ram and Lord Pradosh Vrat or Pradosh Vratam, in Southern India. The Kanak Bhawan during Mahashivaratri and Trayodashi, also known as northeastern corner of the Ram Janmabhoomi in Tulsi Shiva Barat or the procession of Lord Shiva is a The Kanak Bhawan is established towards the significantGulab Bari attraction here. Nagar. Constructed in 1891, this temple is also known as situated in Vaidehi Nagar. It is the tomb of the third Sone-ka-Ghar. It is a holy site dedicated to the Hindu Also known as the Garden of Roses, the Gulab Bari is deity Lord Rama and his wife, Goddess Sita. Daula and his parents. Kanak Bhawan, also meaning Golden Palace, cites NawabThe 18of thFaizabad (Oudh or Awadh), Nawab Shuja-ud- believedthree golden-crowned that this shrine idols was of gifted the two to Rama gods underand Sita a by silver roof in the sanctum santorum (Garbagriha). It is array of rose-century species structure in addition of theto fountains Gulab Bari and brings lush out pure Nawab-styled architecture alongside a vast the former's stepmother, Kaikeyi. currentlygreenery. preservedListed under as thea part Ancient of national Monuments heritage. and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, Gulab Bari is

Kanak Bhawan Nageshwarnath Temple

Nageshwarnath, the Nageshwarnath Temple is located Treta Ke Thakur Gulab Bari Established in the name of the local deity, Lord Situated along the Naya Ghat of Ayodhya, the Treta Ke adjacentAlthough to the this Theri sacred Bazaar site continued in Ayodhya. to Itbe is in believed good to have been set up by Kush or Kusha, Lord Rama's son. Thakur Temple houses numerous idols including that of Lord Ram, Sita, Lakshman, Hanuman, Bharat and 68 I Indian Railways I AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2020 TOURISM

Sugreev. These statuesTreta are Ke said Thakur to have been sculpted out Tulsi Smarak Bhavan

arrowmammoth and statuea quiver. is also going to consist of a 20-meter of a single black sandstone. circle over it. Lord Ram will be adorned with a bow,` 2500 is saidTreta that Ke thisThakur structure is believed stands to on have the been very constructedsame crore. The UP government informed that a separate unit 300 years into the past, by Kullu, the king of the time. It The estimated cost of the project is a whopping ground of the famous Ashwamedha Yagna performed by of ‘Rajkiya Nirman Nigam’ will be appointed to undertake LordIt isRama. open The to the temple public was only further once arevamped year on a in day the worldthe project. record. An Alongside MoU with this, the theGujarat UP government government has would also 1700s by the Maratha queen of the time, Ahilyabai Holkar. also be signed to ensure a smooth overtaking of the marked as the Ekadashi. This day is observed on the called in Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur (IIT-K) celebrationsShukla Paksha's alongside eleventh preserved day during traditional the month customs of are and Nagpur-based National Environmental Engineering carriedKarthika out according on this day.to the Hindu calendar. Colourful Research Institute, a constituent laboratory of CSIR to conductTourism thesector preliminary will increase on-site survey and feasibility. Uttar Pradesh receives around 28 crore tourists statue in the world. If you thought the 183 meter, Statue India is all set to witness the making of the tallest annually. In terms of domestic tourists, UP is currently at number two in the country, while foreign tourists are at of Unity, standing in Gujarat was tall enough, here is number three. After the construction of Ram temple, another one which will be standing taller - a 251 Meters tourism in Ayodhya can increase in terms of global tourism. Lord Ram Statue in the holy town of Ayodhya. It is expected that on the basis of Ayodhya, the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath proudly announced the news of the Digital Park sharing other title of number One in the country. It is to be noted here birthplace of Lord Rama, UP tourism will soon get the details around it. The colossal 251 meter Lord Ram idol that increasing tourism will positively impact Ayodhya’s is going to be built on a 100-acre site adjoining the River income and employment of people. To redeem the tourism developmentSarayu. The CM of furtherAyodhya. added, There “Along should with be arrangementsthe statue of of ` 440 crore in 2019 itself. According to the state forLord basic Shri tourist Ram, a facilities plan should along be with prepared digital for museum, overall government,industry, the Yogithe International government hasAirport also ispassed proposed a budget with a interpretation centre, library, parking, food plaza, this, the grand bronze statue of Shri Ram will be the cruise and five star hotel in the Saryu River. Apart from landscaping based on theme of Lord Shri Ram,”. The to increase the number of devotees by three times and it biggest attraction. This rejuvenation of Ayodhya is expected

New Ayodhya Railway Station

Har ki Pauri AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2020 I Indian Railways I 69 TOURISM is going to have an impact on the state’s economy. Vimalendra Pratap Mishra, the trustee of the Sri Ram all modern facilities. The platforms and aprons will be Mandir Teerth Trust, believes that the construction of a upgraded.PTI report. The The circulating built-up area area will will be also 100000 be revamped. sq ft with Ram temple will help change the face of Ayodhya. New Additionally, staff quarters will be set up. Here are some employment opportunities will be created for the people i.e. the local economy will improve. of the key proposed amenities for the development of Boom can come in real estate business Ayodhyall railway station: Many hotels will be built here due to the temple. Many people have large investment plans. Anyway, after the ll As many as 15 ticket counters to be set up with secondCRS and class, CBS officegeneral and ladies waiting area real estate sector in Ayodhya is going to increase but if it ll At the station’s first floor, there will be first class, construction of Ram Mandir (Ram Mandir Nirman), the ll At the ground floor, there will be one for gents, one theis said proof that of the this. appearance For the time of Ayodhyabeing, till has the starteddata comes, chan gentsfor ladies dormitory and one with first-class 17 beds waiting and ladies room weging have and tothe believe work ofthat gleaming Ayodhya roads is on and the sanitizationpath of change is dormitoryThree AC retiring with 10 rooms beds will be set up as well as and progress. ll built ll Two Foot Over Bridges (FOBs) are proposed to be underSoon, the Ayodhya Northern railway Railway station zone, is is all currently set to get being a world- class makeover! The Ayodhya railway station, which falls willAt the be station’s set up ground floor, one food plaza and friendly features are being introduced to provide the best ll Asfour many shops, as and19 urinals on the andfirst 20 floor, lavatories one food will plaza be servicemodelled and on facilities the Ram to temple the visiting and various pilgrims. new Incidentally, passenger- introduced across the station premises ll Some of the other proposed amenities include a tourist information center, taxi booth, infant care, PM Narendra Modi is expected to attend the ground VIP lounge, meeting room, VIP restroom tantbreaking religious ceremony places of in the the Ram country, temple Indian in Ayodhya Railways this will week. Since the city of Ayodhya is one of the most impor Under the planning of phase 2 of the station well as other religious places in the nearby areas. In near provide direct connectivity from Lucknow, Varanasi as stationdevelopment building project, on the the second entry entry and exit will from be developed. the western future, the Ayodhya Circuit is likely to be the` country’s 104 crore. Also,link road on frontage, will be modified. an additional The circulatingholding area area of 18000and biggestUnder tourist phase hub. 1 of Thethe Ayodhyaphase 1 of railway the station station develo sqm will be developed. Meanwhile, additional land has pment project is being executed at a cost of been demanded for infrastructure development including isdevelopment expected to project, be complete a grand by stationJune 2021, building according with ato a platforms, on 1,50,00,00 sq ft area. contemporary façade will be developed. The first phase two washing lines, two sick lines, four additional A Station Superintendent Who Uses Social Media to Return Passengers’ Lost Belongings improved train operations. Platform Superintendent, New Delhi Railway Stationhri Rakesh of Northern Kumar Sharma, Railway Station is a length and cross over movement has also S Berthing, platform length, washing line to sharesincere, responsibilities hardworking, and risesand committed to the been taken care of by him smartly. occasionsduty bound whenever officer. He and always wherever comes required. forward colleagues.He is very He cordial does his with best his to fellow help theofficials and has ever-helpful attitude towards his Sharma Shri Rakesh coordinationHe has shown with efficiency departments/ministries. in deployment of His needy passengers in distress and difficulty. staff, arrangement of protocol and keeping His efficiency in using social media such as belongingsFace book, WhatsAppof more than and 185 through passengers. PNR history Most of andjudicious untiring deployment efforts have of staff resulted has resultedin considerable in zero thesehelped passengers him successfully were foreign to track nationals down and who return had the overtime working and zero complaints. His sincere resolving passenger grievances. His meticulous inside the train or on the platform premises. For improvement in the fields of punctuality and thesemisplaced pioneering or mistakenly acts of passengerleft their belongings services, he either was featured in a standalone article in so many news Relationsworking nature and Protocol hardly leaveshave brought any chance for him of mistakes. appreciations.His outstanding He abilities has also in been the field instrumental of Public in preparation of platform berthing of New Delhi papers and TV channels. During Covid-19 lockdown Station in such a way that cross movements have byperiods M/o Healthhe has tohelped various the Railway Railway Zones Board for officials of been brought down to minimum, resulting in increasingPR Dte. to sendthe awareness lakhs of posters/pamphlets level of daily rail users. printed

70 I Indian Railways I AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2020 TOURS AND TRAVELS MY JOURNEY BY ‘PUNE’S RAJDHANI’ Shri Parag Purohit Writer

decade ago, I travelled to Delhi by 2263 Pune onwards large number of freight trains started crossing us because this route connects North India to Jawaharlal to Delhi for a seminar on a very short notice. Nehru Port. At 14.25 we arrived Vasai Rd which was the Nizamuddin AC Duranto Express. I wanted to go third technical halt of this Duranto where the running A crew of our train was changed. From here this Duranto Goa ExpressThat or was Jhelum the winter Exp. Then peak the season only andoption as a result availablethere were to veryme was less 2263 chances Duranto to get Express. a seat in I trainsgot like Around 4.30 p.m. catering attendant came calling started running with full speed (around 120 kmph). that train. confirmed reservation in AC - 3 Tier Economy Class of crossingpassengers Surat. to wake up for evening snacks. He distributed tea kit as well as evening snacks treys when we were I was excited about my first ever Rajdhani-like train experiencejourney. I was the eagerly service waiting of a Duranto. for the When day of I myreached Duranto the At 18:35 our Duranto arrived Vadodara Jn. She ran journey. At last that day rose. Time had come to around 344 km continuously and completed that leg of the journey in just four hours. I experienced such a run platform, I observed that water bottles, pre-lunch items, on this route for the first time. Vadodara Jn was the lunch and evening snacks were being loaded in the fourth technical halt. The work horse of our Duranto was Pantry Car of my train. I entered in the coach excitedly. I changed here from Valsad WCAM-2P to Ghaziabad WAP- reached my seat and saw a bed-roll for me was already completed7. Pre-dinner in 15soup, minutes dinner and and the morning Duranto Tea left Kits Vadodara were placed there. Our Duranto departed Pune Jn at 11:10 a.m. loaded in the Pantry Car. All of these activities were thesharp passengers. and I started Tourists enjoying from my Vietnam first ever were premium seated on journey. Soon after departure water bottles were given to andJn for after next an leg hour of journey. dinner withFew minutesice cream later was pre-dinner served. At Tomato Soup, bread Sticks with Butter were served to us my neighbouring seats. After a half an hour pre-lunch Amritsar Paschim Express. tomato soup with bread-sticks, butter was served to us. theOnce same dinner time our got Durantoover most overtook of the passengers 2925 Bandra started (T) Few minutes later Duranto made her first technical halt at Lonavala. From Lonavala the most exciting part of that journey – the Ghat Section – began. Duranto started preparing for sleep. But I didn’t do so because I wished descending the Bhor Ghat. She was running along zig-zag to enjoy my first ever fastest and Duranto journey more. track, crossing bridges, valleys and also through long crewAt 22:10 had hrs. been the changed Duranto and reached after 10 Ratlam minutes Jn which halt the was tunnels. I was enjoying views of the Bhor Ghat while Durantothe fifth technicalproceeded halt towards of our Nizamuddin.journey. Here again running having sips of the hot soup with bread sticks and butter. At 1 a.m. Duranto arrived Kota Jn before time. That descendingMeanwhile Durantothe Ghat. made one-minute halt at Khandala forDuranto break charging. crossed Thisthe Ghat halt sectionis mandatory in 35 minutesfor every and train changed. The train left Kota Jn right time. At 5 in the earlywas her morning sixth and we crossedfinal technical Mathura halt Jn where and after crew half was an the Duranto crossed Kalyan Jn which is one of the busiest stationswhile crossing on Indian Karjat Railways. Jn lunch Few was minutes served. later After the one hour wishinghour catering such hotstaff tea came in cold calling winter everyone morning. to wake At 6.30 up a.m.and diverted on huge circular route to Vasai Rd. From here thedistributed Duronto morning Express teaarrived kit with Hazrat biscuits. Nizamuddin Everyone station, was Duranto crossed the Dombivli Control Cabin and was the train with total satisfaction. I experienced such almost 25 minutes before time and I disembarked from

journey for the first time in my life and I enjoyed it. The memories of that journey are still alive in my mind. I observed so many overtakes during the journey. At Vangaon after Boisar the Duranto overtook one of my favourite trains – the Karnavati Exp. SheThe became Pune- very Nizamuddin popular inAC very Duranto short Express period ofis time.known as ‘Pune’s Rajdhani Express’ among the rail enthusiasts.

introducedThis Duranto on Express 28th September made the 2009 journey from between Nizamuddin. Pune Thisand Delhiis the faster second and Duranto comfortable. Express This of IndianAC Duranto Railways. was Till 4th

September 2011 she was running with 5 AC-3 Tier EconomyAUGUST-SEPTEMBER Class (Garib Rath 2020 Class) I Indian coaches. Railways Those I 71 TOURS AND TRAVELS

The Duranto has changed a lot in last one decade. As Vans. Recently this Duranto has started using state of the coaches were later replaced with AC-3 Tier coaches. First AC, 1 Hot Buffet Car and 2 Guard-cum-Generator hnical halts enroute and no passenger was allowed to bedrolls are provided to the staff in this Duranto. Onboard per erstwhile Duranto concept shest used to take only tec cateringart Head-on-Generation has now been made system. optional. Trolleys Till for February carrying hnical halts have been converted into commercial halts board at those halts. But from 1 January, 2016 all tec direction. In March 2016 this Duranto started running 2014 Valsad WCAM-2P AC-DC locomotive used to haul except Khandala on Up direction and Karjat on Down this Duranto between Pune and Vadodara Jn. But after completion of the DC-AC conversion between Pune and with state-of-the-art LHB coaches. Nowadays she is Virar section the Duranto started running with state-of- running with 9 AC-3 Tier coaches, 3 AC-2 Tier Coaches, 1 the-art AC locomotive from start to end. pOem CORONA

As usually I was sitting in the balcony,

solution; MyAfter legs finishing resting my on superbthe parapet supper are without standing any..! ToIs flickering the ever increasingsomewhere pollution....! while worrying about the testimony;Thoughts other than enjoying the sky moony, Meanwhile a devil in the form of corona;

The transistor beside me is transmitting songs many; Movement of the entire world came to a grinding TransformingTo the state of its my brother mind that into is another not jargony…! world, halt,Has descended down with unknown persona…! Another peaceful night with deep sleep to herald…! I am sitting in the balcony as is my wont…!! lending euphony, Mankind has tasted the worst ever jolt…! ThatChhaya turns Geet any & Mannheart toChahe light Geet from doing heavy their …! bit The starssky is are in anow stunningly clearly visible;blue colour; RenderingAs if blue ink the has counting spilled considerably all over…! possible…! No,As usually it is described the sky asis blue....!blue..! Is it really blue...? Scenes of white birds flying in flock; No..,Since since environmental it’s not an intrigue...!congestion sticks to it as glue…!! butter;Are melting even a man like a rock…! Necessity of any clue....? The luminescent Luna is looking like a big ball of whiteness, Consequently the moon is shining with blurred TheLuring legendary Lord Krishna grand toold revert granny as residingLittle Krishna on the in As they are covered with that curtain of congestion…! Moon;a flutter…! ThatThe stars shyness are mustblinking be dueintermittently to no chance with of shyness; regression…!! boon…! That occasional fast moving aircraft; TheIs making whole pan picturesque cakes again scenario gifting is an sure unsolicited to turn Flashing red light after blue light, insane; Is giving an unfathomable delight…! Even the most famous painter Husain…!

While the whole world is standstill…! The starssight ofare that so obscure,passing cloud playing hide and seek; But why would I need all these still; With the moon is hard to wordify even in Greek…! ThePin dropsilence silence of the is surroundings ruling with diktat; is unbearable; That it is difficult to count them for sure…! IncreasingHuman lives number are falling of deaths off like is birdsintolerable; shot at…! The hustleodd cuckoo and bustle is singing is deafening; songs elsewhere; But it is seen nowhere…! That even in the wildest of dreams it is not The radio sound level has relegated; Life has become so miserable; AsThe all yelling other ofsounds kids is are swelling…! soaring unmitigated…! Amidst such all sorts of pollution, desirable.....? A glimmer of hope, that the world is in motion; O God....! Keep the corona on track; ItGive offers me lotsmy worldof emotion…! back…! Though it is filled with commotion;Prasad KMKV

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