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COVERING NOTE

RECONNAISSANCE ENGINEERING CUM TRAFFIC SURVEY FOR A NEW B.G. RAIL LINE BETWEEN AKBARPUR-SULTANPUR VIA

Gauge : 1676 mm Section Length : 49.895 Km.

0.1.0 I N T R O D U C T I O N

0.1.1 GOVERNMENT ORDERS FOR THE SURVEY

0.1.1.1 Railway Board has included the work of Reconnaissance Engineering cum Traffic Survey for a new line between Akbarpur to Sultanpur via kadipur vide item no. 10 of Blue Book – New Surveys, Northern Railway, Annexure (A) to Demand No. 2 – Miscellaneous Expenditure (General), under Demands for Grants Railways 2008-09 (Annexure I/1), at an anticipated cost of Rs 8,25,000 (Rupees Eight lakhs Twenty Five thousand) only. The sanction to the survey estimate was accorded by Chief Administrative Officer/Const. (Survey), Northern Railway, Kashmere Gate, Delhi and circulated by Dy. Chief Engineer/Survey, Northern Railway, Tilak Bridge, New Delhi vide their letter No. 151-W/Survey/TKJ during March,2009 (Annexure I/2). The expenditure is chargeable to '345-A Indian Railways, Policy Formulation, Direction, Research and other Miscellaneous Organisation - Demand No.2 Surveys'

0.1.2 HISTORY OF THE PAST SURVEYS

0.1.2.1 No survey was ever sanctioned / undertaken in the past for the proposed Rail link from Akbarpur to Sultanpur via Kadipur

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0.1.3 OBJECT OF THE PROPOSED SURVEY

0.1.3.1 The city of Akbarpur is situated on the bank of the River Tons (Tamasa), which divides the city into two parts namely Akbarpur and Shahzadpur. Shahzadpur is the main commercial centre of the city. It is the district headquarters of the district of Ambedkar Nagar . It is 61.150 km from and 33.910 km from Shahganj by Rail. Sultanpur is the district headquarters of the district of Sultanpur. The principal river is the Gomti River, which passes through the centre of the district and affords a valuable highway for commerce.. Kadipur is also a small town of District Sultanpur.

0.1.3.2 The new Rail link would provide a direct and shorter route for passenger and freight traffic as distance between Akbarpur and Sultanpur will be only km 80.225. Thus, the Railway Board has sanctioned this new Rail link survey.

0.1.4 PROGRAMME AND METHODOLOGY

0.1.4.1 The present survey is a Reconnaissance Engineering cum Traffic Survey for a new line from Akbarpur and Sultanpur via Kadipur. Tentative paper alignment connecting important villages/towns were marked on the topo sheets of the project area keeping in view the position of obligatory points enroute.

0.1.4.2 The project alignment is proposed to take off from Shahganj end of Akbarpur station by extending the existing main line of Faizabad-Shahganj section at km 3.056 (centre line of Akbarpur Railway station has been reckoned as km 0.000). The project alignment is connected to Sultanpur through Maharani Paschchhim, a Crossing station on Utraitia-Sultanpur-Zafrabad section. The centre line of Maharani Paschchhim Railway station has been reckoned as km 49.895.

0.1.5 SPECIAL FEATURES OF INVESTIGATION

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0.1.5.1 The project alignment traverses through the fertile belt of Uttar Pradesh state having net work of irrigation channels, distributaries and canals; thus land acquisition shall be a tiresome job.

0.1.5.2 The project alignment takes off from the Shahganj end of the existing Akbarpur Railway station, on Faizabad-Shahganj main line, after extending it and terminates/ joins at the Zafrabad end of the Maharani Paschchhim crossing Railway station on Utraitia-Sultanpur-Zafrabad main line.

0.1.5.3 In addition to the existing Akbarpur junction station and crossing station Maharani Paschchhim (proposed to be Junction station), 3 new crossing stations, 1 halt station, 7 major bridges, 53 minor bridges, 23 Level crossings (including 2 existing), 9 curves (new), 66 high/low tension electric crossings will fall on the project section.

0.2.0 TRAFFIC PROJECTIONS

0.2.1 INTRODUCTION

0.2.1.1 The Reconnaissance Engg-cum-Traffic survey for construction for a new rail line between Akbarpur & Sultanpur via Kadipur is a new project, sanctioned by the Railway Board.

0.2.1.2 Akbarpur is a tehsil headquarter of . It is located on - Faizabad-Shahganj- section. Distance from Lucknow and Varanasi is 188.64 kms & 134.72 Kms respectively by rail. It is also well connected by road.

0.2.1.3 Sultanpur is a district headquarter. It is located on the Lucknow – Varanasi via Sultanpur section. Distance from Lucknow and Varanasi is 140 Kms and 143 Kms respectively by rail. This town is also well connected by rail and road. 4

0.2.2 PROBABLE YEAR OF COMPLETION OF THE PROJECT

0.2.2.1 The survey report is based on the assumption that the new line would be commissioned during the year projected 1st year 2014-15. Construction length of the project line is 49.895 kms.

0.2.3 PASSENGER TRAFFIC PROJECTIONS

0.2.3.1 Spot surveys of the existing transport facilities were conducted. Information was collected from various bus Depots like Akbarpur, Kadipur and Sultanpur.

0.2.3.2 The existing rail route between Akbarpur and Sultanpur via Faizabad and via Zafrabad is 119.39 Kms and 175.70 respectively. The proposed new rail route is shorter by 64.39Kms. and 120.70 Kms. respectively. The ordinary rail fare will be Rs.8/- against Rs.53/- by road. As such sizeable road passenger traffic is expected to be diverted to projected rail link.

0.2.3.3 At present the bus trips eachway per day are 128 on an average. The buses are of Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation and private operators are plying there. Average occupancy of buses is 85%.

0.2.3.4 The growth rate of population of Ambedkar nagar and Sultanpur districts is 2.43% and 2.42% respectively as per census of 2001.

0.2.4 TRAIN SERVICES TO CLEAR THE ESTIMATED PASSENGER TRAFFIC

0.2.4.1 The estimated number of passengers who will avail train services on the project section in the 1st year of commissioning the project line i.e. 2014-15 would be cleared by projected one train as indicated below: -

S.N Train Name From To No. of Pass. cleared 1 Intercity Express SLN BSB 1731

0.2.5 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS OF COACHING TRAFFIC

0.2.5.1 The coaching earnings in respect of the proposed trains have been worked out on the basis of latest fare table taken w.e.f. 01-04-2009 issued by IRCA.

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0.2.6 NET EARNINGS FROM COACHING TRAFFIC

0.2.6.1 Summary of net coaching earnings on account of running of the proposed – one train for the 1st year (2014-15) of commissioning of the project section is given below :- (Rs. in lakhs) S. Train Name From To Earnings Working Net N Expenses Earnings 1 Intercity Exp. SLN BSB 299.31 303.98 (-) 4.67

0.2.7 COST OF COACHING ROLLING STOCK AND LOCOMOTIVES.

0.2.7.1 The cost of coaching rolling stock and locomotives required to run the one proposed train on the project section during the 1st year 2014-15 has been worked as under (Annexure-II/9) : - (Rs. in lakhs) S.No. Train From To Rolling Locomotive Total Name stock 1 Intercity SLN BSB 294.24 115.46 409.70 Exp.

0.2.8 GOODS TRAFFIC PROJECTIONS.

0.2.8.1 There will be no outward and inward goods traffic generation for the new rail link project section.

0.2.9 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS OF GOODS TRAFFIC AND COST OF ROLLING STOCK AND LOCOMOTIVES.

0.2.9.1 There will be no rail bound freight traffic over the alignment. Therefore, no financial implications have been worked out for goods traffic and its cost of rolling stock and locomotives.

0.2.10 SUMMARY OF COACHING AND GOODS TRAFFIC FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS.

0.2.10.1 Summary of earnings, working expenses and net earnings for coaching and goods traffic during the 1st year i.e. 2014 -15 is given as under :- (Rs. in lakhs) S. No Description Earnings Working Net Exp. Earnings 1 Coaching 299.31 303.38 (-) 4.67 2 Goods Nil Nil Nil 6

Total 299.31 303.98 (-) 4.67

0.2.11 SUMMARY OF COST OF ROLLING STOCK AND LOCOMOTIVES REQUIRED FOR COACHING & GOODS TRAFFIC.

0.2.11.1 The summary of cost of rolling stock and locomotives required to carry the projected coaching traffic is given as under : - (Rs. in lakhs.) S.No. Description Rolling stock Locomotive Total 1 Coaching traffic 294.24 115.46 409.70 2 Goods traffic NIL NIL NIL Total 294.24 115.46 409.70

0.3.0 OPERATING FACILITIES AND TRAIN SERVICES

0.3.1 INTRODUCTION.

0.3.1.1 The project rail link takes off from Zafrabad end of Akbarpur on Faizabad- Jaunpur single line section and will join in Zafrabad end of Maharani Paschchhim on Sultanpur –Zafrabad section.

0. 3.2 ADMINISTRATIVE JURISDICTION & CONTROLLING.

0.3.2.1 The proposed rail line would be under the administrative jurisdiction of of Northern Railway, thus existing control office at Lucknow will manage the controlling of the train movement on the section.

0.3.3 PROPOSED FACTILITIES.

0.3.3.1 The project section will have three crossing stations, one halt stations. Kadipur-Maharani Paschchhim section will be the largest block section on the project alignment and its length will be 14.895 Kms.

0.3.3.2. The stations are to be provided with control panel standard-III interlocking and MACL signaling as per latest policy of the Railway Board.

0.3.4. TRACTION.

0.3.4.1. Diesel traction (Non-electrified)

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0.3.5. RULING GRADIANT.

0.3.5.1. 1 in 300

0.3.6 SYSTEM OF WORKING.

0.3.6.1. Absolute block system, single line working with token less block instruments for line clear and working of existing and proposed trains.

0.3.7 SPEED OF TRAINS.

0.3.7.1. 100 kmph will be the maximum permissible speed and 90 kmph booked speed.

0.3.8 ACCIDENT RELIEF MEASURES

0.3.8.1 The accident relief train and medical van with necessary ancillary equipments already available at Lucknow and Faizabad stations would be utilized for attending to all major/minor accidents occurring on the project section.

0.3.9 MAINTENANCE OF COACHING RAKES.

0.3.9.1 Maintenance of proposed trains would be done as under for which necessary facilities already exists.

S.No. Proposed Trains Trains will be Maintained at 1. Intercity Express Varanasi

0.3.10. CHARTED LINE CAPACITY OF THE PROPOSED RAIL LINE AND ITS UTILIZATION.

0.3.10.1. The line capacity of single line section between Akbarpur and Sultanpur via Kadipur .has been calculated as per Scott‟s formula taking into consideration for critical running time of the longest block section between Kadipur and Maharani Paschchhim (14.895 Kms.) with the speed of slowest train i.e. 35 Kmph.

0.4.0 CHARACTERISTICS OF THE PROJECT AREA

0.4.1 TOPOGRAPHY 8

0.4.1.1 The area traversed by the survey for a new B.G. Rail link between Akbarpur and Sultanpur via Kadipur falls between longitude 80o-59‟ E & 81o- 07‟ E and latitude 26o–10‟ N to 26o -28‟ N. The total length of the project alignment is 49.895 km and situated in Ambedkar Nagar and Sultanpur districts of Uttar Pradesh state. The general topography of the area is plain and full of arable land.

0.4.2 GEOLOGICAL FEATURES

0.4.2.1 The area traversed by the proposed alignment is plain consisting of alluvial soil with higher clay contents i.e. soil can retain water contents for a longer period which is favorable for paddy crops.

0.4.2.2 Incidence of felling green/ pre matured trees is bare minimum.

0.4.3 SEISMICITY

0.4.3.1 The area through which proposed alignment passes lies in seismic belt zone- III as per Seismic Zoning Map of India (IS:1893 (Part-I) 2002.

0.4.4 CLIMATE, RAINFALL AND ENVIRONMENTAL

CHARACTERISTICS

0.4.4.1 The climate of this area varies from extreme hot in summer (temp. as high as 47o C) to cold in winter (temp. as low as 2o C).

0.4.4.2 Rainfall : About 80 % of annual rainfall is due to south west monsoon during monsoon season extending from July to September. Rainfall is moderate i.e. within the range of 110 cm to 175 cm during the year. 9

0.4.5 EXISTING MEANS OF TRANSPORT

0.4.5.1 The road net work is so developed and wide spread that in a section of length 49.895 km, a need of 23 level crossings (including 2 existing) was felt for vehicular movement.

0.4.6 MILITARY

0.4.6.1 There is no military installation or cantonment in the vicinity of the project alignment.

0.5.0 STANDARDS OF CONSTRUCTION ROUTE SELECTION AND PROJECT ENGINEERING

A - STANDARDS OF CONSTRUCTION

0.5.1 GAUGE

0.5.1.1 The proposed line will be constructed to 1676 mm gauge for the obvious reasons that it is intended to connect existing broad gauge stations i.e. Akbarpur and Sultanpur Railway stations of Northern Railway.

0.5.2 Category of Line

0.5.2.1 The proposed line will be constructed conforming to Group „D‟ category track as per para 210 (5) of Indian Railways Code for the Engineering Department with maximum sanctioned speed of 110 kmph. 10

0.5.2.2 Bridges : It is proposed to build sub structure for the bridges conforming to modified BG loading of 1987 with maximum axle load of 25.00 tonnes for the locomotives followed by a train load of 8.25 tonnes per metre behind the locomotive with maximum axle load of 25.00 tonnes for the train load.

0.5.3 RULING GRADIENT

0.5.3.1 Ruling gradient of 1: 300 has been adopted for the project section which is same as was approved in the terms of reference for the project section. Longest continuous length of steepest gradient of 1: 300 (Rise) is 900 metre from km 23.000 to km 23.900. 0.5.4 CURVES

0.5.4.1 There are 9 curves on the project alignment. Two curves are of 30 and other six curves are of 20 or less. Total length of curved track is 5.735 km which forms 11.49% of the total alignment. Average amount of curvature per km is 5o-57‟- 45”.

0.5.5 PERMANENT WAY

0.5.5.1 Rails, Sleepers and Fastenings: - Rails 52 kg/m (90 UTS) new Rail with PRC mono block sleepers with sleeper density of 1660 no. per km. with appropriate new elastic fastenings have been proposed for the main line. Rails 52 kg/m (90 UTS) second hand Rail with PRC mono block sleepers with sleeper density of 1540 no. per km. with appropriate new elastic fastenings have been proposed for the loop lines/goods line/hot axle sidings as per extant policy of the Railway.

0.5.5.2 Points and Crossings: All points and crossings to be negotiated by passenger trains are proposed to be laid with 1 in 12 crossings of 52 kg/m new Rails with concrete turnout sleepers. The remaining points and crossings have been proposed with 1 in 8 ½ crossings of 52 kg/m Rails laid on concrete sleepers. 11

0.5.6 BALLAST

0.5.6.1 Provision of 350 mm thick stone ballast cushion @ 2.35 cum per metre for main line and 250mm thick stone ballast cushion @ 1.954 cum per metre for loop line made up of 65 mm gauge stone ballast has been made in the project estimate.

0.5.7 FIXED STRUCTURE CLEARANCE

0.5.7.1 Fixed structure clearances have been adopted as per Indian Railways Schedule of Dimensions for 1676 mm gauge (BG) of 2004.

0.5.8 ROAD CROSSINGS

0.5.8.1 As per extant guide lines issued by Railway Board, bare minimum number of level crossings have been provided / proposed. Wherever the provision of level crossings felt unavoidable, only manned level crossings have been proposed.

0.5.8.2 Road Over/Under Bridges (ROB / RUB ) / Flyovers: There is no proposal for any Road over bridge (ROB), Road under bridge (RUB) and Rail fly over on the alignment.

0.5.9 STATIONS

0.5.9.1 In addition to two existing Railway stations namely Akbarpur and Maharani Paschchhim, 3 new crossing stations namely Ashrafabad at km 10.000, at km 21.200, Kadipur at km 35.000 and 1 halt station namely khanpur at km 44.550 has been proposed on the project alignment. This provision of stations will meet the traffic requirements.

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0.5.10 RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMODATION

0.5.10.1 For maintaining the proposed alignment, 106 type-II (including gate lodges), 18 type-III and 1 type-IV ( total 125 Nos.) quarters have been proposed for construction at an estimated cost of Rs 603.15 lakh.

0.5.11 STATION MACHINERY

0.5.11.1 Necessary provisions have been made in the estimate for providing fouling marks, sand humps, traps, dead ends, fire extinguishers, drainage arrangements etc. at all the new stations.

0.5.12 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE FACILITIES

0.5.12.1 No additional repair shop has been proposed enroute the proposed alignment.

0.5.13 SIGNALLING AND TELECOMMUNICATION

0.5.13.1 Akbarpur and Maharani Paschchhim stations shall have additions and alterations to existing signaling arrangements. The panel interlocking system is proposed for which necessary accessories with their rooms viz. relay, battery, generator, electrical switch, panel, telecommunication, axle counter, data logger and UPS rooms, etc., are proposed at all the crossing stations; the P.I system has also been proposed on the existing stations viz. Akbarpur and Maharani Paschchhim.

0.5.14 TRACTION

0.5.14.1 Akbarpur at present is a junction station of Faizabad-Zafrabad non- electrified section, where diesel traction is in use. While, Maharani Paschchhim is situated on Utraitia-Sultanpur-Zafrabad non-electrified section. The proposed Railway line will be hauled with diesel locomotives. 13

B - ROUTE SELECTION

0.5.15 VARIOUS ALTERNATIVE ROUTES EXAMINED AND CHOICE OF ROUTE ADOPTED

0.5.15.1 The main objective of the present survey is to provide a new Rail link between Akbarpur and Sultanpur via the obligatory location, namely, Kadipur. After passing through the obligatory location, namely, Kadipur, the alignment joins at Zafrabad end of Maharani Paschchhim, the existing crossing Railway station, at km 49.197. The centre line of Maharani Paschchhim Railway station has been reckoned as km 49.895.

0.5.16 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE ALIGNMENT

0.5.16.1 The present survey is a Reconnaissance Engineering cum Traffic Survey for a new line from Akbarpur to Sultanpur via Kadipur. Tentative paper alignment connecting important villages/towns were marked on the topo sheets of the project area keeping in view the position of obligatory points enroute.

0.5.17 AKBARPUR STATION Km 0.000

0.5.17.1 EXISTING FACILITIES

At present Akbarpur is an existing Junction station on Faizabad-Shahganj line section falling in the jurisdiction of Lucknow division. The yard is equipped with only two loop lines, one each on either sides of the main line having arrangement for simultaneous reception of the trains. Besides this, there are two loop lines for goods traffic having a Rail level loading platform. 14

0.5.17.2 FACILITIES PROPOSED

0.5.17.2.1 The existing facilities are proposed to be adequate to receive the traffic from new Akbarpur-Sultanpur section.

0.5.17.3 Between Akbarpur - Ashrafabad section km 0.000 to km 10.000.

0.5.17.3.1 Centre line of Akbarpur Railway station has been taken as km 0.000. The project alignment is proposed to take off from the Faizabad-Shahganj main line, just after passing the major bridge on the river Tons. A junction cabin has been proposed at this location for safe movements of the trains. The alignment then turns to its right with a curve of 3 o at km 3.056 at Shahganj end and runs straight upto Km 5.844, thereafter, the alignment turns to its left with 1o curve and runs straight upto Km 11.085.

0.5.17.4 Between Ashrafabad and Dostpur section km 10.000 to km 21.200

0.5.17.4.1 After Ashrafabad station, the proposed alignment crosses a village kutcha road at Km 10.457, where, a „C‟ class Manned level crossing has been proposed. A crossing station, namely, Dostpur at km 21.200 has been proposed to serve the nearby villages Dostpur, Naugawan, Sasdana, Bewana and Mushaidpur.

0.5.17.5 Between Dostpur and Kadipur section km 21.200 to km 35.000

0.5.17.5.1 After Dostpur crossing station, the project alignment crosses village pucca road at Km.22.226, Km.26.418, Km.29.384, Km.31.200, Km.33.100 and at km.33.710, where, „C‟ class manned level crossings have been proposed. A crossing station, namely, Kadipur at km. 35.000 has been proposed to serve the nearby villages namely Khanpur, Makhdumpur, Sarain, Budhana, Mithanpur, Bkshupur and Kadipur.

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0.5.17.6 Between Kadipur & Khanpur section at km 35.000 to km 44.550

0.5.17.6.1 After Kadipur proposed crossing station, the project alignment crosses state highway No. SH-34 (From Kadipur to Shahganj) at Km.36.050, where, „B‟ class manned level crossing has been proposed. A halt station, namely, Khanpur, at km 44.550 has been proposed to nearby villages Kishandaspur, Bhadian, Chanda and Khargpur.

0.5.17.6.2 Thereafter, the project alignment turns to its right with 3o curve at km.48.256 and runs parallel to the existing Utraitia-Sultanpur-Zafrabad main line to bring the alignment to merge with the existing main line at Zafrabad end of Maharani Paschchhim existing crossing Railway station at km 49.197.

0.5.18 MAHARANI PASCHCHHIM STATION KM 49. 895

0.5.18.1 FACILITIES- EXISTING

0.5.18.1.1 The yard is equipped with one loop line on the main line; there exists a Rail level passenger platform, 350.00m x 9.50m in size on right side (facing Zafrabad) of the loop line on which the station and other service buildings also exist. Other facilities exist as usually needed for traffic operations at a crossing station.

0.5.18.2 FACILITIES- PROPOSED

0.5.18.2.1 Provision of an additional loop line of 950m CSR length on right side (Facing Sultanpur) of the existing low level passenger platform has been proposed. Provision of a new medium level island platform has been proposed on the right side (Facing Sultanpur) of the new proposed loop line to cater the passenger traffic of full rake. To cater the traffic from both the directions i.e. from Sultanpur as well as from Zafrabad/Akbarpur, side right and left turn outs have been proposed at both ends. A foot over bridge have been proposed to provide inter connection between the passenger platforms.

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C - PROJECT ENGINEERING

0.5.19 Preliminary Expenses

0.5.19.1 Earlier no survey was ever carried out for providing a new BG Rail link from Akbarpur to Sultanpur via Kadipur. The Reconnaissance Engineering cum Traffic survey under consideration was sanctioned at an estimated cost of Rs 8.25 Lacs.

0.5.20 Land

0.5.20.1 The traffic on the project section is not likely to develop beyond the carrying capacity of a single line with in 15 years of opening. As such, the width of land proposed to be acquired is for a single line BG section. No provision has been made for the borrow pits on any side of the track. At station minimum land has been proposed to be acquired.

0.5.21 Formation

0.5.21.1 Formation width on embankments & side slopes have been provided based on the Schedule of Dimensions-2004 to cater for heavier axle loads with increased ballast cushion .

0.5.21.2 Method of Construction of Earthwork: Earth work shall be carried out with earth brought by the contractor from outside the Railway land.

0.5.22 BRIDGES

0.5.22.1 7No. major bridges, 53 Nos. minor bridges have been proposed on canals, nallahs, etc. for crossing field irrigation channels, drains etc. at different locations. In all 60 Nos. bridges have been proposed on the project alignment .

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0.5.23 PERMANENT WAY

0.5.23.1 It is proposed to have P.Way depots at existing Railway stations viz. Akbarpur and Maharani Paschchhim, where, Rails, sleepers, points & crossings will be received directly from the supplier .

0.5.24 NATURE OF BALLAST

0.5.24.1 Nature of Ballast, sources of supply and quantity per meter provided: Provision of stone ballast with 350mm cushion @ 2.35 cum per meter in main line and 250mm cushion @ 1.954 cum per meter in loop line/Goods line, has been made in the estimate.

0.5.25 MINIMUM DISTANCE BETWEEN REVERSE CURVES

0.5.25.1 There is no reverse curve on the project alignment.

0.5.26 SPECIAL PROBLEMS

0.5.26.1 No special problem is anticipated in execution of the project. There is no law and order problem in the project area.

0.5.27 SIGNALLING AND TELECOMMUNICATION

0.5.27.1 S & T Cost : The S&T cost for a new BG line from Akbarpur to Sultanpur shall be 2102.78 lakh only as per S&T estimate duly vetted by finance, Kashmere Gate, Delhi.

0.5.28 ELECTRICAL WORKS 18

0.5.28.1 The electrical sub-estimate for a new BG line from Akbarpur to Sultanpur via Kadipur (49.895 km) with diesel traction duly vetted by associate finance is for Rs.759.13 Lakh.

0.6.0 COST PHASING & INVESTMENT SCHEDULE

0.6.1 RATE ANALYSIS

0.6.1.1 For Civil Engg estimate, basis of rates have been adopted from the accepted contract agreements of the nearby area. These rates have been suitably escalated to the current year level by adopting an Escalation factor of 4% per annum.

0.6.1.2 P. Way Materials : Prices of P. Way materials viz. Rails, fish plates, sleepers, etc., are based on the price list circulated vide General Manager (Engg.) Headquarters office, Baroda House, New Delhi letter No. 334-W/ 184/ Genl./ 2010-2011/ TP dated 08.5.2009.

0.6.1.3 BALLAST:- The rate for Supplying, spreading and compacting of stone ballast has been adopted from the accepted contract agreement of gauge conversion of Aunrihar-Jaunpur on Lucknow division”.

0.6.2 ESTIMATED COST

0.6.2.1 The estimated cost department wise as vetted by the finance branch is given below :-

(Figures in Rs.)

Gross Cost Credit for Net cost 19

released materials

Civil Engg. Works 2319442571 0 2319442571

S&T Works 210278000 0 210278000

Electrical Works 75913088 0 75913088

Total 2605633659 0 2605633659

Rate per Km. 564.71 Lakh

0.6.3 INVESTMENT SCHEDULE

0.6.3.1 An investment period of 03 years has been proposed for construction of this Rail link.

0.70 FINANCIAL APPRAISAL

0.7.1 GENERAL

0.7.1.1 Railway Board has included the work of Reconnaissance Engineering cum Traffic Survey for a new line between Akbarpur to Sultanpur via kadipur vide item no. 10 of Blue Book – New Surveys, Northern Railway, Annexure (A) to Demand No. 2 – Miscellaneous Expenditure (General), under Demands for Grants Railways 2008-09.

0.7.2 ESTIMATED COST

0.7.2.1 The estimated cost department wise with Diesel traction as vetted by the finance branch is given below :- 20

(Figures in Rs.)

Gross Cost Credit for Net cost released materials

Civil Engg. Works 2319442571 0 2319442571

S&T Works 210278000 0 210278000

Electrical Works 75913088 0 75913088

Total 2605633659 0 2605633659

Rate per km. = 564.71 lakh

0.7.3 PROBABLE YEAR OF COMMISSIONING OF THE PROJECT

0.7.3.1 The survey report is based on the assumption that the completion of this project section, if approved, would be during the year 2014-15.

0.7.4 TRAFFIC PROJECTION

0.7.5 NET EARNINGS FROM COACHING TRAFFIC.

0.7.5.1 Summary of net coaching earnings on account of running of the proposed –one train for the 1st year (2014-15) of commissioning of the project section is given below : (Rs. in lakhs) S. Train From To Earnings Working Net N Name Expenses Earnings 21

1 Intercity SLN BSB 299.31 303.98 (-) 4.67 Express

0.7.6 COST OF COACHING ROLLING STOCK AND LOCOMOTIVES

0.7.6.1 The cost of coaching rolling stock and locomotives required to run the one proposed train on the project section during the 1st year 2014-15 has been worked as under (Annexure-II/9 : - (Rs. in lakhs) S.No. Train From To Rolling Locomotive Total Name stock 1 Intercity SLN BSB 294.24 115.46 409.70 Exp.

0.7.7 GOODS TRAFFIC PROJECTIONS.

0.7.7.1 There will be no outward and inward goods traffic generation for the new rail link project section.

0.7.8 SUMMARY OF COACHING AND GOODS TRAFFIC FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS.

0.7.8.1 Summary of earnings, working expenses and net earnings for coaching and goods traffic during the 1st year i.e. 2014-15 is given as under :- (Rs. in lakhs.) S. Description Earnings Working Net No Exp. Earnings 1 Coaching 299.31 303.38 (-) 4.67 2 Goods Nil Nil Nil Total 299.31 303.98 (-) 4.67

0.7.9 SUMMARY OF COST OF ROLLING STOCK AND LOCOMOTIVES REQUIRED FOR COACHING & GOODS TRAFFIC.

0.7.9.1 The summary of cost of rolling stock and locomotives required to carry the projected coaching traffic is given as under : - (Rs. in lakhs.) S.No. Description Rolling Locomotive Total stock 1 Coaching traffic 294.24 115.46 409.70 2 Goods traffic NIL NIL NIL 22

Total 294.24 115.46 409.70

0.8.0 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

0.8.1 Railway Board has included the work of Reconnaissance Engineering cum Traffic Survey for a new line between Akbarpur to Sultanpur via kadipur vide item no. 10 of Blue Book – New Surveys, Northern Railway, Annexure (A) to Demand No. 2 – Miscellaneous Expenditure (General), under Demands for Grants Railways 2008-09.

Akbarpur is a tehsil headquarter of Ambedkar Nagar district. It is located on Lucknow-Faizabad-Shahganj-Varanasi section. Distance from Lucknow and Varanasi is 188.64 kms & 134.72 Kms respectively by rail. It is also well connected by road.

0.8.2

Sultanpur is a district headquarter. It is located on the Lucknow – Varanasi via Sultanpur section. Distance from Lucknow and Varanasi is 140 Kms and 143 Kms respectively by rail. This town is also well connected by rail and road.

The economy of the project section area is mainly agro based. Main crops are paddy, wheat, rice and oil seeds. Agriculture is the main 0.8.3 occupation of people of the area.

Other important towns over the project section would be Ashrafabad, Dostpur, Kadipur and Khanpur etc.

0.8.4

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0.8.5

0.8.6 SUMMARY OF COACHING AND GOODS TRAFFIC FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS.

Summary of earnings, working expenses and net earnings for coaching and goods traffic during the 1st year i.e. 2014-15 is given as under :- (Rs. in lakhs.) S. Description Earnings Working Net No. Exp. Earnings 1 Coaching 299.31 303.38 (-) 4.67 2 Goods Nil Nil Nil Total 299.31 303.98 (-) 4.67

SUMMARY OF COST OF ROLLING STOCK AND LOCOMOTIVES REQUIRED FOR COACHING & GOODS TRAFFIC.

The summary of cost of rolling stock and locomotives required to carry the projected coaching traffic is given as under : -

(Rs. in lakhs.) S.No. Description Rolling Locomotive Total stock 0.8.7 1 Coaching traffic 294.24 115.46 409.70 2 Goods traffic NIL NIL NIL Total 294.24 115.46 409.70

0.8.8 ESTIMATED COST

The estimated cost department wise with Diesel traction as vetted by the 24

finance branch is given below :-

(Figures in Rs.)

Gross Cost Credit for Net cost released materials

Civil Engg. Works 2319442571 0 2319442571

S&T Works 210278000 0 210278000

Electrical Works 75913088 0 75913088

Total 2605633659 0 2605633659

Rate per km. = 564.71 lakh

0.8.9 By adopting the cost estimates as indicated above, project earnings and working expenses, the viability of the project has been worked out. The rate of return (ROR) for the project has been worked out as (-) 12.12 % per annum for over a period of 30 years. In view of the negative rate of return, the project is financially not viable.

0.8.10 The project estimate, Traffic projections and ROR (Rate of Return) have been vetted by FA &CAO/Survey/ Northern Railway.

(Niva Singh) (Boota Singh) (R.K. Sarkar)

FA & CAO/B&B C.C.M./TS Chief Engineer/C/Survey

N.Rly.,B.House N.Rly.,K.Gate , N.Rly., K.Gate

New Delhi Delhi Delhi.

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(Dharm Singh)

Chief Admn. Officer/Const.

N.Rly., Kashmere Gate

Delhi-6

SALIENT FEATURES (PART - I)

1. a) Section Length 49.895 km b) (C/C distance between Akbarpur-Sultanpur via Kadipur) Gauge 1676 mm

2. No. of Stations Junction Stations = 02 No.

Crossing Stations= 03Nos.

Halt = 01Nos.

Total = 06 Nos.

3(a) State through which project Uttar Pradesh State alignment traverses

3(b) Area Covered Uttar Pradesh State

1. Distt. Ambedkar Nagar = 55.538 Hect. 2. Distt. Sultanpur = 128.454 Hect. Total = 183.992 Hect.

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4. Principal items of Goods traffic. Outward: Nil

Inward : Nil

5 Quantum of Goods Traffic 2014-15 Projections (in 4 wheeled wagon) extended + fresh

Outward

Inward Nil

Total Nil Nil

6. Coaching traffic year wise 1731 projection of passengers per day (each way)

7. Number of trains proposed. 1 Intercity Exp.

8. Gross Earnings per year (Rs.in lakh)

a) Coaching 299.31

b) Goods Nil

Total = 299.31

9 Gross Working expenses per (Rs.in lakh) year

a) Coaching 303.98 b) Goods Nil Total 303.98 27

10 Net earnings/Savings per year Rs.in lakh)

a) Coaching

b) Goods (-)4.67

Total = Nil

(-)4.67

11 Financial Results (ROR) (-) 12.12 % per annum

12 Cost of Project ( Rs in lakhs)

Gross Cost Credit Net Total

a) Civil Engg Works 23194.43 0.00 23194.43

b) S & T Works 2102.78 0.00 2102.78

c) Electrical Works 759.13 0.00 759.13

Total 26056.34 0.00 26056.34

13 Traction Diesel

14 Investment Schedule 03 Years

15 Ruling Gradient Adopted 1 :300 (C )

16 Standard of Construction Group ‟D‟

17 Maximum Degree of Curvature 30

18 Speed Potential of the Line Upto

110 kmph 28

19 Cost Per km 564.71

Lakhs

S A L I E N T F E A T U R E S ( PART - II)

1 Route km of the Project 49.895 km

46.141 Km (Construction Length)

2 Track km of the Project 57.331 km.

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3 Period of the construction 03 Years (year)

4 Gross Capital Cost of the 26056.34 Lakhs Project (excluding rolling stock)

5 a) Proceeds, if any, from 0.00 Lakhs

material to be dispo- sed off due to the project

b) Net Capital cost of the 26056.34 Lakhs Project (Rs. In Lakhs)

6 Year wise phasing of Capital Year Project Cost Rolling Total cost of construction Stock

1st Year 10422.54 0.00 10422.54

2nd Year 7816.90 0.00 7816.90

3rd Year 7816.90 409.70 8226.60

Total 26056.34 409.70 26466.04

7 Year wise million GTKM of 2014-15 goods traffic Nil (in million).

8. Year wise million NTKM of Nil Goods traffic

(in million tonne)

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9. Year wise million EKM of Nil goods traffic (in million)

10 Gross earnings (Rs.in lakh)

a) Coaching 299.31

b) Goods Nil

Total 299.31

11 Working expenses (Rs.in lakh)

a) Coaching 303.98

b) Goods Nil

Total 303.98

12 Net earnings/Savings per year

a) Coaching (-)4.67 b) Goods Nil Total (-)4.67

13 Cost of rolling stock &

locomotives

a) Coaching 409.70

b) Goods Nil

Total 409.70 31

( Rs in Lakhs)

14 Year wise Renewal and Year Replacement Cost 5th year 4.07

8th year 420.33

10th year 2646.80

15th year 681.44

18th year 31.17

20th year 0.00

25th year 1554.67

(Rs. In lakhs)

15 Details of Capital Cost of Gross Cost Credit Net Total the Project

a) Civil Engg Works 23194.43 0.00 23194.43

b) S & T Works 2102.78 0.00 2102.78

c) Electrical Works 759.13 0.00 759.13

Total 26056.34 0.00 26056.34

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LIST OF STAFF ASSOCIATED WITH PROJECT

Sl. Name Designation

No.

Administrative Officers

1 Shri Dharm Singh Chief Administrative Officer/Const.

2 “ R.K. Sarkar Chief Engineer/Const./Survey

3 “ Boota Singh Chief Commercial Manager/TS

4 “ C.M.Jindal FA & CAO/Const/B&B, B.House, New Delhi

„A’ Engineering Survey Team

1 Shri Y.S.Chaudhary Dy Chief Engineer/Survey/TKJ

2 “ Ashok Kumar Section Engineer/D(Survey)/TKJ

3 “ Sanjay Aggarwal Section Engineer/D(Survey)/TKJ

4 ” Iqbal Husain Sr. Section Engineer/W(Survey)/TKJ

5 “ Bapu Lal Vihat Section Engineer/W/Survey./TKJ

6 “ R.C.L.Meena Junior Engineer/W/Gr.I / Survey./TKJ

7 “ Ashok Kumar Office Supdt. – II 33

8 “ D. Chakravorty Confidential Assistant

9 “ R. K. Agrawal O.S./Type-II

10 “ Khajan Singh Photo Machine Operator

11 “ Gulshan Prakash Sr.Clerk/Survey/K.Gate

‘B’ Traffic Survey Team

1 Shri S. Roy Chaudhary S T M / Survey

2 “ Akhilesh Kumar Traffic Inspector

3 “ Arun Kumar Traffic Inspector

4 “ Ashok Kumar Traffic Inspector

5 “ Anil Shori Sr. Typist

Sl. Name Designation

No.

‘C’ S & T Survey Team

1 Shri Satish Kumar Dy CSTE/C/ D & D/B.House/NDLS

2 “ K J Thomas Section Engineer/Tele.

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‘D’ Electrical Survey Team

1 Shri Ashok Nakra Dy CEE/C(Survey)/TKJ

2 “ P.R.Lamba Executive Electrical Engineer/C/TKJ

3 “ Rameshwar Dayal Sr. Section Engineer/(Elc.)Const./TKJ

4 “ Kuldeep Singh Junior Engineer (Drg.)

5 Smt. Parvesh Kanta Head Typist

‘E” Accounts Survey Team

1 Smt. Abhilasha Jha Misra Dy FA&CAO/Const./Special

2 Shri Vinod Arora Sr Accounts Officer (Survey)

3 Shri Yogesh Garg Sr. Section Officer/Survey

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FORMAT OF PIB MEMORANDUM

1 Name of the Project Reconnaissance Engineering cum Traffic Survey for a new line between Akbarpur-Sultanpur via Kadipur (49.895 Kms.)”

2 Whether it is a case for fresh approval or firmed Fresh

up or revised cost estimate.

3 Administrative Ministry/Department Railways

4(i) Location (State/District/Town) Northern Railway

(Uttar Pradesh State)

(ii) Basis for selection of location in respect of a new Railway Board had included this project (1(5)PF-II/96 dated 6/8/97) work in the demands for grants – Railway 2008-09 for a cost of Rs.8,25,000/- at S.No.10 of the Blue Book.

5 Agency which prepared the Feasibility Report/ Northern Railway (i) Detailed project report/detailed cost estimates.

(ii) Date of preparation of FR/DPR/DCE 2009-10

(iii) Is this agency on the approved list of consultants of Northern Railway under the Ministry for preparation FR/DPR/Cost Estimate administrative control of Ministry (1(5)PF-II/96 dated 6/8/97) of Railways (Railway Board)

6 (i) Name of the Implementing Agency Northern Railway 36

(ii) Track record of the PSU in project preparation and Excellent execution, highlighting cost/time over-runs and instances of unsuccessful project implementation (say during last three years). Corrective measures, if any taken by the Ministry/PSU (1(5)PF -II/96 dated 6/8/97)

7. Extent and Type of Studies and Investigations - Fresh Survey whether feasibility report is based on complete studies and investigations.

8 Infrastructure Facilities/back up

(i ) Requirements and availability of -forest land

(a) Category wise (e.g. Government agricultural, homestead etc. (area of land required)

(b) Category wise area of land acquired, if not fully Uttar Pradesh State acquired, the exact status of acquisition process, whether compensation has been paid and accepted 1. Distt. Ambedkar Nagar = 55.538 Hect. by land losers. 2. Distt.Sultanpur = 128.454 Hect. Total= 183.992 Hect.

(c) Numbers of persons likely to be displaced, the Nil rehabilitation package and the time frame within which rehabilitation package will be implemented (1(5)PF-II/96 dated 6/8/97)

(d) Whether any area including Government land, ---- occupied by encroachers, if so the status of action being taken to remove the encroachers.

(e ) Any other specific problem in acquisition or starting --- project activities e.g. law & order problem due to local protests.

(ii) Requirement and availability of forest land ----

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(a) Area of forest land required (if in more than one ----- State, State wise break up)

(b) Area of forest land (state wise) acquired, if not fully Not applicable acquired, the exact status of acquisition process.

(c ) Area required and acquired for compensatory a Not applicable forestation (State wise)

(d) Number of persons likely to be displaced: the Not applicable rehabilitation package and the time frame within which the rehabilitation package will be implemented

(e ) Any other specific problem in acquisition or starting Not applicable project activities e.g. law & order problem due to local protests.

9. Status of Law & Order and provision for Security measures.

(i ) Status of law and order situation in the area where No law and order problem. project is proposed to be set up.

( ii ) Arrangements made for providing proper security - cover during the construction and after commission (agency to be identified).

10 Whether the state of preparedness has been considered with regard to the following

(a ) Decision about the agency to implement, whether Through more than one contractor departmentally, or through turn key contractor, and /or through more than one contractor.

(b) Decision about engaging consultants Required for designing important bridges and tunnels. However, on this alignment there is no important bridge or tunnel.

(c ) Track record of the implementing agency / agencies Departmental / Pvt. Agencies and consultants. /Railway undertakings like RITES, KRCL and IRCON.

(d) Choice of technology, status of transfer of Established technology, availability of designs / drawings. 38

(e ) Finalization of configuration of equipment and the Over a dozen number of packages in which the project would be divided for tendering / contracting.

(f) Availability of water, power, road, Rail and port No scarcity of water, different facilities required during and after construction sources will be tapped. period.

(g) Whether Implementation Plan has been prepared Investment Schedule has been and Mater / PERT/CPM network enclosed; prepared for 3 Years

11 Demand supply gap and the contribution of the Not applicable project to bridge the gap. Protection for the export if any, may be identified.

12 Principal raw materials / components and sources NA thereof indicating annual imports in quantity and value.

13 Whether import of technology is involved , brief NA justification for the same.

14 Major facility with capacity of each ( e.g. Ammonia NA Plant, Urea Plant etc. in the Fertilizer Project of Gas Cracker, PVC, LDP, etc. down stream plants in a Petrochemicals Project)

15 Product-mix and capacity for the end product. NA

Capital cost with breakup under broad headings 16 (like plant & equipment, civil works, utilities etc.)

(a ) at constant prices i) Fixed assets

cost Rs. 26056.34 lakh

(Civil, S&T and Electrical)

ii) Rolling stock

cost Rs 409.70 lakh

Gross Total Rs.26466.04 lakh

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(b) on completion cost (1(5)PF-II/96 dated 6/8/97)

(in case of firmed up cost/revised cost estimates, the latest approved cost and its date of approval may be indicated)

17 Foreign Exchange Component Nil

18 Specific investment per unit (e.g. per tone of coal, Cost of construction per km = per tonne of fertilizer, per tonne of steel, per MW of 564.71 Lakhs power)

19 Base price for cost estimates 2009-10

20 Basis of cost estimate - in house data/data of similar Similar project projects implemented recently/budgetary quotations etc.

21 Degree of reliability of cost estimates (excluding 100% future escalations)

22 If it is an expansion proposal, comparison of cost NA with a grass root facility

23 System cost not included in the estimates ( e.g. NA investment on the linked coal mine in the case of a power project or investment on Railways / Ports facilities. Etc.

24 Project Implementation Schedule (PIS)

(a ) It should indicate in detail all important milestones Investment Schedule of 3 Years following the approval such as various clearances, preparation of DFR , calling and approval of tenders, major construction works, procurement and installation of plant and machinery, etc. PIS should be consistent with the phasing of expenditure (1(5)PF-II/96 dated 6/8/97)

(b ) PERT net work in support of gestation period or at - least a PERT network covering essential activities 40

to be completed during the first year of sanction. The essential activities should , interalia, include;

(i) Financial closure where resources are to be raised NA from the market on financial institutions or foreign lending agencies

(ii) Acquisition of forest/-forest land -

(iii) Appointment of consultants, preparation of detailed - engineering designs and drawings floating of tenders and award of contracts.

(iv) Obtaining all mandatory clearances (it is presumed - that the environment clearance has been obtained before the sanction)

(v) Appointment of necessary project personnel. (it is - presumed that the nodal officer and his team will be in position from the beginning)

(vi) Whether the accountability of the persons - associated with project implementation has been fixed to avoid time and cost over run.

(vii) Whether performance clause and stringent --- liquidated damages clause to deter the contractors from abandoning the project has been incorporated in the contract.

25 Production build up NA

26 Phasing of investment ( Fig. rupees in lakhs )

(i) Fixed cost basis Year Project Rolling stock cost

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1st 10422.54 0.00

2nd 7816.90 0.00

3rd 7816.90 409.70

Total 26056.34 409.70

(ii) Completion cost basis (1(5)PF-II/96 dated - 6/8/97)

27 Likely expenditure during plan period and the As in 26 (i ) approved plan provision

28 Justification for taking up the project, if not included ROR :- (-) 12.12% p.a. in the approved Five Year Plan.

29 Sources of financing, indicating the extent of No remarks budgetary support required during the plan period. It may be clearly indicated whether financing arrangements have been fully tied up and must contain detailed credible resource packages for the project such an internal resources, raising of share capital, institutional financing, GDR & budgetary support. Tying up of resources for financing of the project and cash availability position should be indicated in respect of each projected source detailed description should be given including the basis for the projection, progress made so far views of financial institutions etc. (1(5)PF-II/96 dated 6/8/97).

30 Financial obligation of the PSU Ministry with and No remarks without the proposal under consideration i.e.. details of commitments on account of on-going projects to be funded from internal resources of the PSU may be indicated alongwith requirement and availability of funds for the project under consideration. The underlying assumption regarding internal resource availability must also be indicated. (1(7)PF-II/92 42

dated 23.6.92)

31 Financial Position of the company/ PSUs No remarks implementing the project may be indicated for last three years. (1(5)PF-II/96 dated 6/8/97)

32 Cost of production per unit. Rs. 564.71 Lakhs per Km.

33. Selling price per unit NA

34 Value of annual output. NA

35. Financial IRR, indicating assumption about extent of ROR :- capacity utilization at on fixed cost. (-) 12.12% p.a.

(ii) on completion cost (1(5)PF-II/96 dated 6/8/97) --

36 Economic IRR, without premium on foreign exchange On fixed cost on completion cost

(1(5)PF-II/96 dated 6/8/97) NA

37 Annual foreign exchange savings (excluding value NA of imported raw materials components, royalty etc.)

38 Direct employment generation Group-D = 144 Nos.

Group-C = 35 Nos.

Group-(A&B)= Nil.

Total = 179 Nos..

39 Annual subsidy, if any, for sale at administered NA prices.

40 Assumptions made in the proposal which are Nil uncertain (apart from current cost and prices) 43

41 Alternatives considered in making the proposal. No

42 Information about the number of projects which will No remarks be implemented concurrently by the same implementing agency, and the organization is geared to tackle all of them.

43 Whether taking up of this project will affect, in any No remarks way, implementation of other on-going projects of the PSU/Department

44 A small paragraph on energy conservation. Rail transport is cheaper mode of transport as compared to road transport system. As such, it results in fuel economy to a great extent. In addition, it is eco- friendly also.

45 If funding is through F.I. appraisal report of the F.I. No remarks should be attached and broad observations of the report indicated here.

46 If the proposal involves creation of posts for the No remarks project, it should be clearly brought out in the PIB memo. Further, the proposal for creation of posts should separately be sent to JS/Pers). Department of Expenditure, at least few weeks before the submission of PIB note(1(7)PF-II/92 dated 23/06/92) . Details of the project Management Team which will be assisting the Nodal officer ;in Implementation may also be furnished.

47 Whether Nodal Officer (Chief Executive for the CAO/C N. Railway PMT may project) has been appointed. If yes, give details comprise one CE/C & Dy CE/C , about his status, past experience in implementing SEN/ AENs , SE & JEs as such projects, number of years left for required superannuation etc. (M-12016/5/97-PAM1 dated 29/12/97) . Details of the Project Management Team (PMT) which will be assisting the Nodal Officer in implementation may also be furnished.

48 Date and authority from which environment No remarks clearance has been obtained in case with conditionalities if any a time bound programme for the meeting the conditions. 44

49 Comments/observations of appraising agencies No remarks (Additional information in the case of firmed up or revised cost estimate)

50 Date of approval of original cost or firmed up cost NA

51 Original or firmed up approved cost together with NA EE component.

(i) on fixed cost ---

(ii) Completion cost (1(5)PF-II/96 dt. 06.08.97) NA

(For projects approved before August,1997, there may not be any approved completion cost)

52 Present cost (completion cost ) together with FE i) Fixed assets component (1(7)PF-II/96 dt. 06.08.97) cost Rs. 26056.34 lakh

(Civil, S&T and Electrical)

ii) Rolling stock

cost Rs 409.70 lakh

Gross Total Rs.26466.04 lakh

53 Major variation in the capacity of the project Nil concept, if any, from the earlier approved proposal.

54 Change in pattern of funding, if any No remarks

55 Earlier project completion schedule NA

56 Revised project completion schedule NA

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57 Brief reasons for time overrun in clear terms NA

58 Variance analysis of * increase in completion cost under (1(15)PF-II-96 dated 06-08-97)

(a) Escalation (b) Exchange rate variation NA (c) Change in scope (d) statutory levies NA (e) Addition/deletion (f) Under estimation NA (g) Others (specify) NA

(* variance analysis should be worked with NA reference to latest instructions contained in OM No. NA 1(6)PF-II-91 dated August 24, 1992) NA

59 Qualification of increase in cost on account of time NA overrun.

60 Present status of physical progress of the project Not sanctioned

61 Expenditure incurred and comments made so far NA

62 Effect or revision in capital cost estimates on cost of NA production and profitability with reference to earlier approved capital cost of the project.

63 Whether, at the stage when funds to the extent of NA 50% of the approved cost were released, the mandatory review of the cost estimates was done by the project authorities and the administrative

ministry? If so -(1(6)PF-II/87 dated 16/11/87 and 1(6)PF-II/91 dated 24/8/92.

The date when, as a result of mandatory review, project authorities and the administrative Ministry (a) became aware that the cost of the project is likely to be exceeded by more than 5% of the originally

approved cost due to reasons other than price escalation, exchange rate variations statutory levies etc. and the date when RCE was drawn up and 46

brought before EFC (1(6)PF-II/87 dated 16/11/87 NA and 1(6)PF.II/91 dated 24/08/92)

Statement showing commitments made by the project authorities Administrative Ministries in FFC/PIB Memorandum regarding the liabilities of

cost estimates pre-project investigations acquisition , completion schedule etc. and during the PIB meeting with regard to project of seeking project (b) approval and the states regarding the fulfillment

85 dated 14.10.98

Have the reasons for the time and cost over run been gone into thoroughly and responsibility fixed ?

If so, details in this regard be indicated. (1(1)PF.II/85 dated 17/09/91) NA

(c )

64 Whether the issue of cost and time over run was NA brought before . If so, details of decisions taken in EC/QPR & further follow up action.

65 Whether the issue of fixation of responsibility for NA time & cost over-run has been examined by the Standing Committee. If so, report/ recommendations of the Committee and Action Taken Report may be appended.

66 Whether on PIB MEMO Financial Adviser‟s No remarks concurrence/comments have been obtained? If so, * details thereof . (66(14)PF.II/98 dated 11/08/98.

67 Supplementary Information No remarks

*

68 Points on which decisions/sanctions are required No remarks 47

*

The PIB Secretariat has been authorized to return the PIB Memorandum which do not contain all the relevant information and are considered incomplete.

* Items at sl. No. 66, 67 & 68 are common to original and RCE proposals.

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1.1 GOVERNMENT ORDERS FOR THE SURVEY

1.1.1 Railway Board has included the work of Reconnaissance Engineering cum Traffic Survey for a new line between Akbarpur to Sultanpur via kadipur vide item no. 10 of Blue Book – New Surveys, Northern Railway, Annexure (A) to Demand No. 2 – Miscellaneous Expenditure (General), under Demands for Grants Railways 2008-09 (Annexure /1), at an anticipated cost of Rs 8,25,000 (Rupees Eight lakhs Twenty Five thousand) only. The sanction to the survey estimate was accorded by Chief Administrative Officer/Const. (Survey), Northern Railway, Kashmere Gate, Delhi and circulated by Dy. Chief Engineer/Survey, Northern Railway, Tilak Bridge, New Delhi vide their letter No. 151-W/Survey/TKJ during March,2009 (Annexure I/2). The expenditure is chargeable to '345-A Indian Railways, Policy Formulation, Direction, Research and other Miscellaneous Organisation - Demand No.2 Surveys'

1.2 HISTORY OF THE PAST SURVEYS

1.2.1 No survey was ever sanctioned / undertaken in the past for the proposed Rail link from Akbarpur to Sultanpur via Kadipur

1.3 OBJECT OF THE PROPOSED SURVEY

1.3.1 The city of Akbarpur is situated on the bank of the River Tons (Tamasa), which divides the city into two parts namely Akbarpur and Shahzadpur. Shahzadpur is the main commercial centre of the city. The Saryu River is the main river and is located at the northern boundary of the district. It is the district headquarters of the district of Ambedkar Nagar Uttar Pradesh. It is 61.150 km from Faizabad and 33.910 km from Shahganj by Rail. It is a Junction station of Faizabad-Shahganj non-electrified section under the jurisdiction of Lucknow division of Northern Railway. There is a non- electrified branch line from Akbarpur to Thermal Power. Sultanpur is the district headquarters of the district of Sultanpur. The principal river is the Gomti River, which passes through the centre of the district and affords a valuable highway for commerce. 49

Minor streams are the Kandu, Pili, Tengha and Nandhia. It is also a Junction station on Utraitia-Sultanpur-Zafrabad non-electrified section under the jurisdiction of Lucknow division. Kadipur is also a small town of District Sultanpur.

1.3.2 At present, Akbarpur and Sultanpur Railway stations are connected by a 175.70 km circuitous route via Zafrabad and 119.39 Km. via Faizabad. The new Rail link would provide a direct and shorter route for passenger and freight traffic as distance between Akbarpur and Sultanpur will be only km 80.225. Thus, the Railway Board has sanctioned this new Rail link survey.

1.3.3 Main occupation of the people of this area is agriculture. The main crops are wheat, pulses, barley, sugarcane and a little poppy. Agriculture is the main source of livelihood for the people. Ambedkar Nagar is famous for Tanda Terracotta. Here main business depends on power looms and also farming. Recently many industrial firms are setting their sights on this small district. It has a thermal power station at Tanda belonging to the NTPC. There is also a cement manufacturing plant belonging to the Jaypee Group (Jaypee Ayoudha Greeding). The District of Ambedkar Nagar has one sugar factory called the Akbarpur Sugar Mill, situated near , about ten kilometres from the district headquarters. A lots of rice mill are established in Akbarpur. is the main industrial area in the district of Sultanpur with BHEL (Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited), Indo gulf (urea factory) and some leather factories established in that area. Apart from these the district of Sultanpur also has Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) testing centre located in Korwa near Munshiganj and ACC cement factory in Gauriganj. The project area is known for its high yield of foodgrains due to fertile land and better irrigation facilities.

1.4 PROGRAMME AND METHODOLOGY

1.4.1 The present survey is a Reconnaissance Engineering cum Traffic Survey for a new line from Akbarpur and Sultanpur via Kadipur. After sanction of the survey estimate, terms of reference along with tentative paper alignment duly approved by the competent authority (Annexure I/3), were delivered to the field survey team for their guidance. Tentative paper alignment connecting important villages/towns were marked on the topo sheets of the project area keeping in view the position of obligatory points enroute.

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1.4.2 The project alignment is proposed to take off from Shahganj end of Akbarpur station by extending the existing main line of Faizabad-Shahganj section at km 3.056 (centre line of Akbarpur Railway

station has been reckoned as km 0.000). The alignment first turns to its right with 3 degree curve at km 3.056. The project alignment is connected to Sultanpur through Maharani Paschchhim, a Crossing station on Utraitia- Sultanpur-Zafrabad section. The centre line of Maharani Paschchhim Railway station has been reckoned as km 49.895. The total distance of the Railway track between Akbarpur and Sultanpur is 80.255 kms.

1.5 SPECIAL FEATURES OF INVESTIGATION

1.5.1 The project alignment traverses through the fertile belt of Uttar Pradesh state having net work of irrigation channels, distributaries and canals; thus land acquisition shall be a tiresome job. Nowhere, there is any reserve forest where permission for felling of trees is required.

1.5.2 The project alignment takes off from the Shahganj end of the existing Akbarpur Railway station, on Faizabad-Shahganj main line, after extending it and terminates/ joins at the Zafrabad end of the Maharani Paschchhim crossing Railway station on Utraitia-Sultanpur-Zafrabad main line.

1.5.3 In addition to the existing Akbarpur junction station and crossing station Maharani Paschchhim (proposed to be Junction station), 3 new crossing stations, 1 halt station, 7 major bridges, 53 minor bridges, 23 Level crossings (including 2 existing), 9 curves (new), 66 high/low tension electric crossings will fall on the project section.

1.5.4 The project alignment crosses the State Highway (SH-5) near Akbarpur where it crosses through road over bridge (ROB) and thereafter it runs on left side of district road No.113 upto Km.43.175 and thereafter it runs on the right side upto km. 48.256. Village roads; the village roads going to fields have been made the feeder roads for passengers from one village /town to the other, hence they have very sharp and frequent curves. However, the road net work laid in the project area is very good and there shall be no problem for 51

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C H A P T E R – II

TRAFFIC PROJECTIONS

2.1 INTRODUCTION

2.1.1 The Reconnaissance Engg-cum-Traffic survey for construction for a new rail line between Akbarpur & Sultanpur via Kadipur is a new project, sanctioned by the Railway Board. The proposed new line would be 80.22 kms (whereas the construction length is 49.895 kms 52

only) long single line broad gauge section. It will connect Akbarpur to , , side via Sultanpur via this new project. The proposed new alignment falls in Ambedkar Nagar and Sultanpur districts of Uttar Pradesh.

2.1.2 Akbarpur is a tehsil headquarter of Ambedkar Nagar district. It is located on Lucknow-Faizabad-Shahganj-Varanasi section. Distance from Lucknow and Varanasi is 188.64 kms & 134.72 Kms respectively by rail. It is also well connected by road.

2.1.3 Sultanpur is a district headquarter. It is located on the Lucknow – Varanasi via Sultanpur section. Distance from Lucknow and Varanasi is 140 Kms and 143 Kms respectively by rail. This town is also well connected by rail and road.

2.1.4. The economy of the project section area is mainly agro based. Main crops are paddy, wheat, rice and oil seeds. Agriculture is the main occupation of people of the area. Small scale cottage industry such as weaving, basket making and pottery are the other sources of income of the people. There are no large or medium scale industries in the area. The project area is well connected with other parts of Uttar Pradesh by state highways and national link roads.

2.1.5 Other important towns over the project section would be Ashrafabad, Dostpur, Kadipur and Khanpur etc.

2.2 PROBABLE YEAR OF COMPLETION OF THE PROJECT

2.2.1 The survey report is based on the assumption that the new line would be commissioned during the year projected 1st year 2014-15. Construction length of the project line is 49.895 kms. First, sixth and eleventh year of commissioning of the project section would be as indicated below:-

1st year of commissioning of the project section - 2014-15 6th year of commissioning of the project section - 2019-20 11th year of commissioning of the project section- 2024-25.

2.3 PASSENGER TRAFFIC PROJECTIONS

2.3.1 While assessing the passenger traffic offering to the railways, the existing modes of transport between Akbarpur and Sultanpur on the project section via Kadipur intermediate villages/towns have been examined in detail. Spot surveys of the existing transport facilities were conducted. Information was collected from various bus Depots 53

like Akbarpur, Kadipur and Sultanpur. The road distance between Akbarpur and Sultanpur via Kadipur is 77 Kms. and a bus takes about two hours with bus fare of Rs.53/- per passenger.

2.3.2 The existing rail route between Akbarpur and Sultanpur via Faizabad and via Zafrabad is 119.39 Kms and 175.70 respectively. The proposed new rail route is shorter by 64.39Kms. and 120.70 Kms. respectively. The ordinary rail fare will be Rs.8/- against Rs.53/- by road. The proposed journey time of the train would take about 1.30 hours in comparison to 2 Hrs. by road. The proposed rail route thus would be longer by 22 Kms. by road, but it would be cheaper, and comfortable as compared to the road travel. As such sizeable road passenger traffic is expected to be diverted to projected rail link.

2.3.3 Data regarding bus/other private services between Akbarpur and Sultanpur has been collected from main Bus Depot i.e. Akbarpur, Kadipur and Sultanpur bus depots. At present the bus trips eachway per day are 128 on an average. The buses are of Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation and private operators are plying there. Average occupancy of buses is 85%. In addition to buses,25 numbers of taxies/jeeps are also plying between these two towns. Discussions held with the roadways authorities, road passengers and villagers in the project section area, revealed that about 20% of road passengers are likely to be diverted to new rail line. The passenger traffic between Akbarpur and Sultanpur thus worked out would be 5635 passengers each way per day, and 11270 passengers both ways per day (Annexure-II/2).

2.3.4 The growth rate of population of Ambedkar nagar and Sultanpur districts is 2.43% and 2.42% respectively as per census of India 2001. As such average growth rate of 2.5% per annum for road traffic has been assumed for projecting the future assessment of passenger traffic (Annexure-II/1. The passenger traffic likely to be generated on the section during 1st, 6th and 11th years would be as indicated below (Annexure-II/4) :-

Year 2014-15 2019-20 2024-25 (1st year) (6th year) (11th year) Diverted road passengers to rail 1240 1380 1521 per day each way. No. of projected rail passengers 491 590 688 Existing rail heads (each way) Total 1731 1970 2209

2.4 TRAIN SERVICES TO CLEAR THE ESTIMATED PASSENGER TRAFFIC

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2.4.1 The estimated number of passengers who will avail train services on the project section in the 1st year of commissioning the project line i.e. 2014-15 would be cleared by projected one train as indicated below (Annexure-II/5): -

S.N Train Name From To No. of Pass. cleared 1 Intercity Express SLN BSB 1731

2.5 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS OF COACHING TRAFFIC

2.5.1 The coaching earnings in respect of the proposed trains have been worked out on the basis of latest fare table taken w.e.f. 01-04-2009 issued by IRCA. The cost of haulage of the proposed trains have been worked out by applying functional unit cost data named as “Summary of end results coaching services profitability/unit cost for 2008-09” for coaching traffic supplied by the Railway Board. The cost has been escalated to the level of 2010-11 by applying escalation factor of zero% as prescribed by the Railway Board.

2.6 NET EARNINGS FROM COACHING TRAFFIC

Summary of net coaching earnings on account of running of the proposed –one train for the 1st year (2014-15) of commissioning of the project section is given below (Annexure-II/8) :- (Rs. in lakhs) S. Train Name From To Earnings Working Net N Expenses Earnings 1 Intercity Exp. SLN BSB 299.31 303.98 (-) 4.67 2.7 COST OF COACHING ROLLING STOCK AND LOCOMOTIVES.

2.7.1 The cost of coaching rolling stock and locomotives required to run the one proposed train on the project section during the 1st year 2014-15 has been worked as under (Annexure-II/9) : - (Rs. in lakhs) S.No. Train From To Rolling Locomotive Total Name stock 1 Intercity SLN BSB 294.24 115.46 409.70 Exp.

2.8 GOODS TRAFFIC PROJECTIONS.

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a result of which the area is not able to produce surpluses in food grains. There are no large or medium scale industries in the influence zone except a small sugar mill at Sultanpur. This sugar mill serves needs of the surrounding area only. Data collected from Sultanpur during the last five years for outward and inward traffic revealed that very small quantity of outward and inward goods traffic is dispatched/received. Akbarpur railway station is already closed for goods traffic. There are few small scale units located near Akbarpur and Sultanpur towns. These units manufacture goods in small quantities which are consumed locally. The limited requirements of the people for the commodities such as cement, Salt, fertilizer, Iron & Steel and coal etc. would continue to be met with by the road transport. As such, there will be no outward and inward goods traffic generation for the new rail link project section.

2.9 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS OF GOODS TRAFFIC AND COST OF ROLLING STOCK AND LOCOMOTIVES.

2.9.1 There will be no rail bound freight traffic over the alignment. Therefore, no financial implications have been worked out for goods traffic and its cost of rolling stock and locomotives.

2.10 SUMMARY OF COACHING AND GOODS TRAFFIC FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS.

2.10.1 Summary of earnings, working expenses and net earnings for coaching and goods traffic during the 1st year i.e. 2014 -15 is given as under (Annexures-II/8):- (Rs. in lakhs) S. No Description Earnings Working Net Exp. Earnings 1 Coaching 299.31 303.38 (-) 4.67 2 Goods Nil Nil Nil Total 299.31 303.98 (-) 4.67

2.11 SUMMARY OF COST OF ROLLING STOCK AND LOCOMOTIVES REQUIRED FOR COACHING & GOODS TRAFFIC.

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2.11.1 The summary of cost of rolling stock and locomotives required to carry the projected coaching traffic is given as under (Annexure-II/9) : -

(Rs. in lakhs.) S.No. Description Rolling Locomotive Total stock 1 Coaching traffic 294.24 115.46 409.70 2 Goods traffic NIL NIL NIL Total 294.24 115.46 409.70 57

C H A P T E R – III

OPERATING FACILITIES AND TRAIN SERVICES

3.1 INTRODUCTION.

3.1.1 The project rail link takes off from Zafrabad end of Akbarpur on Faizabad- Jaunpur single line section and will join in Zafrabad end of Maharani Paschchhim on Sultanpur –Zafrabad section. The alignment would be 80.22 Kms (whereas the construction length is 49.895 kms only) single line, non electrified (Diesel traction) broad gauge section.

3.2 ADMINISTRATIVE JURISDICTION & CONTROLLING.

3.2.1 The proposed rail line would be under the administrative jurisdiction of Lucknow Division of Northern Railway, thus existing control office at Lucknow will manage the controlling of the train movement on the section.

3.3 PROPOSED FACTILITIES.

3.3.1 The project section will have three crossing stations, one halt stations. Kadipur-Maharani Paschchhim section will be the largest block section on the project alignment and its length will be 14.895 Kms. The operating facilities at these stations would be as indicated below :-

S Name of the Type of No. of G/H M/L L/L Pass. Kms. ex. N Stn. station lines axle P.F. Akbarpur siding 1 Akbarpur Junction 5 3 1 2 3 00.000 2 Ashrafabad Crossing 3 - 1 2 2 10.000 3 Dostpur Crossing 3 - 1 2 2 21.200 4 Kadipur Crossing 3 - 1 2 2 35.000 5 Khanpur Halt 1 - 1 - 1 44.550 6 Maharani Junction 4 1 1 2 3 49.895 Paschchhim

3.3.2. The stations are to be provided with control panel standard-III interlocking and MACL signaling as per latest policy of the Railway Board.

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3.4.1. Diesel traction (Non-electrified)

3.5. RULING GRADIANT.

3.5.1. 1 in 300

3.6 SYSTEM OF WORKING.

3.6.1. Absolute block system, single line working with token less block instruments for line clear and working of existing and proposed trains.

3.7 SPEED OF TRAINS.

3.7.1. 100 kmph will be the maximum permissible speed and 90 kmph booked speed.

3.8 ACCIDENT RELIEF MEASURES

3.8.1 The accident relief train and medical van with necessary ancillary equipments already available at Lucknow and Faizabad stations would be utilized for attending to all major/minor accidents occurring on the project section.

3.9 MAINTENANCE OF COACHING RAKES.

3.9.1 Maintenance of proposed trains would be done as under for which necessary facilities already exists.

S.No. Proposed Trains Trains will be Maintained at 1. Intercity Express Varanasi

3.10 REQUIREMENT OF OPERATING STAFF AND STAFF QUARTERS FOR ALL THE PROPOSED STATIONS WILL BE AS FOLLOWS:-

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S. Designation No. of Latest grade Grade Pay N posts (RS.) (Rs.) 1 Station Supdt. 3 9300-34800 4600 2 Asstt. Station Master 6 9300-34800 4200 3 Booking Clerk 3 5200-26200 2400 4 Pointsman 9 5200-26200 1800 5 Porter cum waterman 5 5200-26200 1800 6 Safaiwala 5 5200-26200 1800

Note:- LR & RG @ 16.7% of the above staff is to be catered for. Staff quarters would be required as per extant rules for essential categories of staff.

3.10. CHARTED LINE CAPACITY OF THE PROPOSED RAIL LINE AND ITS UTILIZATION.

3.10.1. The line capacity of single line section between Akbarpur and Sultanpur via Kadipur .has been calculated as per Scott‟s formula taking into consideration for critical running time of the longest block section between Kadipur and Maharani Paschchhim (14.895 Kms.) with the speed of slowest train i.e. 35 Kmph. The line capacity and percentage utilization of the line eachway per day without and with maintenance block of two and four hours would be as indicated below:-

Charted Paths No. of trains each way Percentage utilization Without With 2 With 4 Pass Goods Dept. Total Without With 2 With 4 MTCE Hrs Hrs MTCE Hrs Hrs Block MTCE MTCE Block MTCE MTCE Block Block Block Block

20 19 17 1 - 0.5 1.5 7.5 7.8 8.8

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C H A P T E R - IV

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE PROJECT AREA

4.1 TOPOGRAPHY

4.1.1 The area traversed by the survey for a new B.G. Rail link between Akbarpur and Sultanpur via Kadipur falls between longitude 80o-59‟ E & 81o- 07‟ E and latitude 26o–10‟ N to 26o -28‟ N.

4.1.2 The total length of the project alignment is 49.895 km and situated in Ambedkar Nagar and Sultanpur districts of Uttar Pradesh state. The general topography of the area is plain and full of arable land.

4.2 GEOLOGICAL FEATURES

4.2.1 The area traversed by the proposed alignment is plain consisting of alluvial soil with higher clay contents i.e. soil can retain water contents for a longer period which is favorable for paddy crops.

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4.2.2 The project section in general is plain consisting of fertile agricultural land. Neither there is any fruit orchard through which Railway line is proposed to pass nor the alignment traverses through any reserve forest. As such, incidence of felling green/ pre matured trees is bare minimum. However, if some of the trees which fall in the stretch for alignment and are required for felling, then double number of trees or as desired by forest department, will be required to be planted on either sides of the new track. The entire land area proposed for acquisition belongs to the farmers of Ambedkar Nagar and Sultanpur districts of Uttar Pradesh state.

4.3 SEISMICITY

4.3.1 The area through which proposed alignment passes lies in seismic belt zone-III as per Seismic Zoning Map of India (IS:1893 (Part-I) 2002. The maximum Modified Mercalli (MM) intensity of seismic shaking expected in these zones are V or less, VI, VII, VIII & IX and higher. So, design of important structures is to be carried out, taking into account the effect of above seismic factors.

4.4 CLIMATE, RAINFALL AND ENVIRONMENTAL

CHARACTERISTICS

4.4.1 The climate of this area varies from extreme hot in summer (temp. as high as 47o C) to cold in winter (temp. as low as 2o C). Climatically, the year can be divided into three major seasons

i) Summer : from April to June

ii) Monsoon : from July to September

iii) Winter : from November to February

October and March are pleasant months. In the project area, diurnal variation of temperature is very high. Humidity is generally moderate except during monsoon when it is high.

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4.4.2 Rainfall : About 80 % of annual rainfall is due to south west monsoon during monsoon season extending from July to September. Rainfall is moderate i.e. within the range of 110 cm to 175 cm during the year.

4.4.3 Temperature : Temperature starts rising rapidly from middle of April onwards . May - June is the hottest period in general.

4.4.4 The rising temperature starts receding with advance of monsoon during mid of July. June is the hottest month in general. Similarly, minimum temperature is generally attained during January which is considered as the coldest month in the region.

4.5 EXISTING MEANS OF TRANSPORT

4.5.1 The project section lies in districts - Ambedkar Nagar and Sultanpur of Uttar Pradesh state. As the project area consists of very fertile land, the economy in general is agriculture based, the entire area is very much developed and the people of this area are financially strong and socially advanced. Often villages are seen inter connected with pucca feeder and village roads taking off from State Highway No. SH- 5. The road net work is so developed and wide spread that in a section of length 49.895 km, a need of 23 level crossings (including 2 existing) was felt for vehicular movement. Survey team, within extent rules, had felt the need to propose 21 new L-xings through the area from which the project alignment traverses which reflects explicitly one level crossing in every 1.5 km length of alignment, which is not often resorted. With improved connectivity by road net work, there will be no difficulty in transporting material of construction to the site of work and in reaching the proposed Railway stations.

4.6 MILITARY

4.6.1 There is no military installation or cantonment in the vicinity of the project alignment.

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C H A P T E R - V

STANDARDS OF CONSTRUCTION ROUTE SELECTION AND PROJECT ENGINEERING

A - STANDARDS OF CONSTRUCTION

5.1 GAUGE

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5.1.1 The proposed line will be constructed to 1676 mm gauge for the obvious reasons that it is intended to connect existing broad gauge stations i.e. Akbarpur and Sultanpur Railway stations of Northern Railway.

5.2 Category of Line

5.2.1 The proposed line will be constructed conforming to Group „D‟ category track as per para 210 (5) of Indian Railways Code for the Engineering Department with maximum sanctioned speed of 110 kmph.

5.2.2 Bridges : It is proposed to build sub structure for the bridges conforming to modified BG loading of 1987 with maximum axle load of 25.00 tonnes for the locomotives followed by a train load of 8.25 tonnes per metre behind the locomotive with maximum axle load of 25.00 tonnes for the train load.

5.3 RULING GRADIENT

5.3.1 The ruling gradient of the adjoining sections are as below:

i) Akbarpur-, Akbarpur-Tanda and Akbarpur-Zafrabad sections have ruling gradients of 1:300, 1:500 and 1:300 respectively.

ii) Lucknow-Sultanpur-Zafrabad section has a ruling gradient of 1:393.

Keeping, the above in view, ruling gradient of 1: 300 has been adopted for the project section which is same as was approved in the terms of reference for the project section. Longest continuous length of steepest gradient of 1: 300 (Rise) is 900 metre from km 23.000 to km 23.900. It is preceded by a rise of 1:2000 for a length of 1000 metre from km 22.000 to 23.000 and followed by a level grade for a length of 200 metre from km 23.900 to km 24.100. The new yards are either in level or grades upto 1 in 1200. The statement of Gradients and their abstract is placed as Annexure V/1 & V/1 (a). 66

5.4 CURVES

5.4.1 There are 9 curves on the project alignment. Two curves are of 30 and other six curves are of 20 or less. Total length of curved track is 5.735 km which forms 11.49% of the total alignment. Average amount of curvature per km is 5o-57‟- 45”. The statement of curves and curve abstract are placed as Annexure -V/2 & V/2(a).

5.5 PERMANENT WAY

5.5.1 Rails, Sleepers and Fastenings: - Rails 52 kg/m (90 UTS) new Rail with PRC mono block sleepers with sleeper density of 1660 no. per km. with appropriate new elastic fastenings have been proposed for the main line. Rails 52 kg/m (90 UTS) second hand Rail with PRC mono block sleepers with sleeper density of 1540 no. per km. with appropriate new elastic fastenings have been proposed for the loop lines/goods line/hot axle sidings as per extant policy of the Railway.

5.5.2 Points and Crossings: All points and crossings to be negotiated by passenger trains are proposed to be laid with 1 in 12 crossings of 52 kg/m new Rails with concrete turnout sleepers. The remaining points and crossings have been proposed with 1 in 8 ½ crossings of 52 kg/m Rails laid on concrete sleepers.

5.6 BALLAST

5.6.1 Provision of 350 mm thick stone ballast cushion @ 2.35 cum per metre for main line and 250mm thick stone ballast cushion @ 1.954 cum per metre for loop line made up of 65 mm gauge stone ballast has been made in the project estimate. The ballast will conform to RDSO, Lucknow specifications for Track Ballast, IRS-GE-1,June 2004, circulated vide Railway Board‟s letter No.-RS/F/7/4 dated 25/6/2004. Provision of blanketing (sub-ballast) has been proposed in accordance with RDSO, Lucknow letter No- 67

GE/RS/DIC/0206 dated 16/08/2005. Blanketing of 1.00m thickness below the ballast cushion has been proposed in the project estimate.

5.7 FIXED STRUCTURE CLEARANCE

5.7.1 Fixed structure clearances have been adopted as per Indian Railways Schedule of Dimensions for 1676 mm gauge (BG) of 2004. 185 mm cant may be assumed for the purpose of locating permanent structures on the inner side of the curves. The transition lengths of curves should also be provided on the basis of 185 mm cant / super elevation for the purpose of planning and layout of the curves. Other important dimensions to be followed are:

i) Plinth level of station building shall be 1.00 metre above Rail level; or equivalent to the height of high level platform.

ii) Horizontal distance from centre of track to face of passenger platform coping shall be between 1670 mm to 1680 mm;

iii) Minimum horizontal distance of any building on a passenger platform from centre line of track shall be 5.33 metre;

iv) Minimum horizontal distance of centre of track to any isolated structure shall be 2.135 metre ;

v) Minimum radius of curvature for turnouts or crossovers shall not be lesser than 218 metre;

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5.8 ROAD CROSSINGS

5.8.1 As per extant guide lines issued by Railway Board, bare minimum number of level crossings have been provided / proposed. Wherever the provision of level crossings felt unavoidable, only manned level crossings have been proposed. Thus, 23 level crossings (including 2 existing) have been proposed on the project alignment as per details given below:

Special Class : Nil

„A‟ Class : Nil

„B‟ Class : 2 Nos

„C‟ Class manned : 21 Nos

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Total : 23 Nos.

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The statement of level crossings is placed as Annexure V/3.

Note: Roads at the level crossings have been proposed to cross the Railway alignment at right angle as far as possible subject to maximum of 45 degree angle between road and Railway alignments (i.e. maximum skewness of the level crossing is proposed upto 45o ).

5.8.2 Road Over/Under Bridges (ROB / RUB ) / Flyovers: There is no proposal for any Road over bridge (ROB), Road under bridge (RUB) and Rail fly over on the alignment.

5.9 STATIONS

5.9.1 Stations have been located where they have been found to be feasible, required and operationally suitable. Maximum distance between 69

centre line to centre line of block stations is 13.800 km and falls between Dostpur and Kadipur stations. The name of the stations are proposed after important villages / towns situated near the project alignment. The length of the project alignment from centre line of Akbarpur to centre line of Maharani Paschchhim Railway stations works out to be 49.895 km as per the planned route. In addition to two existing Railway stations namely Akbarpur and Maharani Paschchhim, 3 new crossing stations namely Ashrafabad at km 10.000, Dostpur at km 21.200, Kadipur at km 35.000 and 1 halt station namely khanpur at km 44.550 has been proposed on the project alignment. This provision of stations will meet the traffic requirements, as well as, in accordance with guidelines contained in the approved terms of reference of the survey. The details are as below :

Junction Station : 2 Nos.( Existing Junction station Akbarpur

and Existing crossing station

Maharani Paschchhim proposed to

be Junction station )

Crossing Stations : 3 Nos.

Halt Stations : 1 Nos.

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Total : 6 Nos.

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The list of stations and station sites is placed as Annexure V/4.

5.9.2 Necessary facilities needed for junction arrangements pertaining to traffic, engineering, S&T, electrical and mechanical departments have been proposed; the similar needed facilities are also proposed at each of the stations so as to meet the requirement of these departments. The approved yard plans of all the stations on the project section giving details of various facilities provided are annexed with the report .

5.9.3 Yards at crossing stations have been proposed to have directional loop lines i.e. minimum 3 running lines at each of the stations with CSR of 716 m or above (one loop line on either sides of the main lines as per standard procedure). As no goods traffic is likely to be generated over the project 70

section, no goods siding has been proposed on the project section. As the project section is less than 40 km in length, no hot axle siding has been proposed on the project section.

5.10 RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMODATION

5.10.1 For maintaining the proposed alignment, the strength of engineering staff has been worked out on the basis of special committee formula. Provision for accommodating 100% essential staff and 50-60% non essential staff has been made in the project estimate, Accordingly, 106 type-II (including gate lodges), 18 type-III and 1 type-IV ( total 125 Nos.) quarters have been proposed for construction at an estimated cost of Rs 603.15 lakh. As per the latest guidelines of Railway Board no Type-I quarter has been provided. Statement showing the number of staff quarters required by various departments, is placed as Annexure V/5.

5.11 STATION MACHINERY

5.11.1 Necessary provisions have been made in the estimate for providing fouling marks, sand humps, traps, dead ends, fire extinguishers, drainage arrangements etc. at all the new stations. At existing stations, no additional watering arrangement has been proposed as the existing watering facilities have been considered adequate. At the new stations, provision for drinking water for residential quarters and for passenger traffic has been made by hand pumps or piped water supply for supplying drinking water to the passengers and the staff quarters. Provision of 2 Over head Tanks has been made in the project estimate. Sufficient provision for water arrangements for quarters has been made in the project estimate.

5.12 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE FACILITIES

5.12.1 No additional repair shop has been proposed enroute the proposed alignment. No facility of diesel shed and repair shops has been proposed along the alignment as the facilities required are already existing in the adjoining areas e.g. diesel shed at Faizabad. Also, washing line facilities at Sultanpur have been considered adequate to cater for the requirements of the project section. Other service 71

buildings required for maintenance of additional line have been proposed as per the requirement given by respective departments.

5.13 SIGNALLING AND TELECOMMUNICATION

5.13.1 Akbarpur and Maharani Paschchhim stations shall have additions and alterations to existing signaling arrangements. There are 3 new crossing stations and 1 halt station proposed on the project section. It has been proposed to provide multiple aspect colour light (MACL) signaling with standard III interlocking at all the crossing stations on the project section. The panel interlocking system is proposed for which necessary accessories with their rooms viz. relay, battery, generator, electrical switch, panel, telecommunication, axle counter, data logger and UPS rooms, etc., are proposed at all the crossing stations; the P.I system has also been proposed on the existing stations viz. Akbarpur and Maharani Paschchhim.

5.14 TRACTION

5.14.1 Akbarpur at present is a junction station of Faizabad-Zafrabad non- electrified section, where diesel traction is in use. While, Maharani Paschchhim is situated on Utraitia-Sultanpur-Zafrabad non-electrified section. In the approved terms of reference, the project section is proposed to be the non electrified one i.e. the trains on the proposed Railway line will be hauled with diesel locomotives.

B - ROUTE SELECTION

5.15 VARIOUS ALTERNATIVE ROUTES EXAMINED AND CHOICE OF ROUTE ADOPTED

5.15.1 The present survey is a Reconnaissance Engineering cum Traffic Survey for a new BG line from Akbarpur to Sultanpur via Kadipur. Akbarpur is the district headquarters of Ambedkar Nagar district of Uttar Pradesh state, whereas, 72

Sultanpur is the district headquarters of of Uttar Pradesh state. Both Akbarpur and Sultanpur stations already exist on Railway map of India. The area traversed by the project alignment is generally plain. No other alternative route has been examined other than defined in the approved terms of reference.

5.15.2 The main objective of the present survey is to provide a new Rail link between Akbarpur and Sultanpur via the obligatory location, namely, Kadipur. The field work of this survey was taken up and completed by following the alignment marked on the topo sheets and as per the guide lines issued in the approved terms of reference. After passing through the obligatory location, namely, Kadipur, the alignment joins at Zafrabad end of Maharani Paschchhim, the existing crossing Railway station, at km 49.197. The centre line of Maharani Paschchhim Railway station has been reckoned as km 49.895.

5.15.3 In the approved terms of reference, take off point was proposed to be from Shahganj end of Akbarpur Railway station and the alignment was to joins at Zafrabad end of Maharani Paschchhim station. The project alignment runs on the plain village areas of the districts Ambedkar Nagar and Sultanpur of Uttar Pradesh and crosses the river Gomti. The project alignment is proposed to pass in vicinity of the Ashrafabad, Dostpur, Kadipur and Khanpur villages/ towns.

5.15.4 It was ensured that the alignment passes in vicinity of the towns/ villages and not far away from them. As such, there was not much scope for examining many alternative routes and the project alignment was more or less well defined due to peculiar location of the obligatory towns. The proposed line from Akbarpur to Sultanpur would have been the shortest alternate route. Thus, only one alternative has been studied.

5.16 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE ALIGNMENT

5.16.1 The present survey is a Reconnaissance Engineering cum Traffic Survey for a new line from Akbarpur to Sultanpur via Kadipur. After sanction of the survey estimate, terms of reference along with tentative paper alignment duly approved by the competent authority (Annexure I/3), were delivered to the field survey team for their guidance. Tentative paper alignment connecting important 73

villages/towns were marked on the topo sheets of the project area keeping in view the position of obligatory points enroute.

5.16.2 AKBARPUR STATION Km 0.000

5.16.2 .1 EXISTING FACILITIES

At present Akbarpur is an existing Junction station on Faizabad-Shahganj line section falling in the jurisdiction of Lucknow division. The yard is equipped with only two loop lines, one each on either sides of the main line having arrangement for simultaneous reception of the trains. Besides this, there are two loop lines for goods traffic having a Rail level loading platform. A branch line also exits from Faizabad end of Akbarpur station to Tanda .At both ends of the yard, sufficient circulating area also exists which serves well for flow of motor vehicles in which there is both side approachability which is from ROB at Faizabad end and existing main level crossing, no. 82-C at Shahganj end. On station building side (i.e. on left side facing Faizabad), there is a high level passenger platform of size 495.00 x 10.00 m between the Loop line no-1 and station building. There is a high level island passenger platform of size 395.00 x 10.44m, inter connected through FOB with main Platform, to serve other loop line. Beyond Railway boundary a heavy built up area of the yard exists at present which may grow dense and large further in near future.

5.16.2.2 FACILITIES PROPOSED

The existing facilities are proposed to be adequate to receive the traffic from new Akbarpur-Sultanpur section. For more details and better appreciation of the planning in the yard, the yard plan no. Y-1/ABP-SLN/2009 is enclosed in the list of drawings.

5.16.3 Between Akbarpur - Ashrafabad section km 0.000 to km 10.000.

5.16.3.1 Centre line of Akbarpur Railway station has been taken as km 0.000. The project alignment is proposed to take off from the Faizabad-Shahganj main line, just after passing the major bridge on the river Tons. A junction cabin has been 74

proposed at this location for safe movements of the trains. The alignment then turns to its right with a curve of 3 o at km 3.056 at Shahganj end and runs straight upto Km 5.844, thereafter, the alignment turns to its left with 1o curve and runs straight upto Km 11.085. The project alignment crosses a pucca road at Km 0.653, where, an existing „C‟ class manned level crossing is there(Not to be extended).Thereafter, the alignment crosses the state highway no SH- 5,(6.5m wide) at Km 2.110,where, an existing „C‟ class manned level crossing is there(Not to be extended).The project alignment, again, crosses the SH-5 at Km 3.538, where, a „B‟ class level crossing has been proposed. The project alignment, then, crosses the village pucca road at km 4.289, where, a „C‟ class level crossing has been proposed, thereafter, It crosses a 3.0m wide kharanja road at Km 7.250, where, a „C‟ class manned level crossing has been proposed, again, it crosses a village pucca road at Km 9.050 where a „C‟ class manned level crossing has been proposed. A crossing station viz. Ashrafabad has been proposed at Km 10.000 to serve the nearby villages, namely, Sanjhauli, Lorpur Tajan, Andherwa, Dubra, Dihwa, Jagdishpur and Siswan. In all there are 6 level crossing (including 2 existing), 1 major bridge (the existing major bridge on river Tons), 11 minor bridges (including 3 existing), 8 Electric crossings between Akbarpur and Ashrafabad, proposed station.

5.16.4 Between Ashrafabad and Dostpur section km 10.000 to km 21.200

5.16.4.1 After Ashrafabad station, the proposed alignment crosses a village kutcha road at Km 10.457, where, a „C‟ class Manned level crossing has been proposed. Thereafter, the project alignment crosses a village pucca road at Km.12.907, Km.15.627 and km.17.828, where, „C‟ class manned level crossings have been proposed. The project alignment crosses the Chhoiya Nala at Km 14.100, where, a PSC girder bridge of span 1 x 12.20 m has been proposed. The proposed alignment turns to its right with 1o curve at km 11.085 and runs straight upto Km 17.793, thereafter, it turns to its right with1o curve and runs straight upto Km 28.610. The project alignment crosses the river Majholi at Km 18.785,where, a major PSC girder bridge of span 3 x 18.30 m has been proposed. A crossing station, namely, Dostpur at km 21.200 has been proposed to serve the nearby villages Dostpur, Naugawan, Sasdana, Bewana and Mushaidpur. In all there are 6 level crossings, 2 major bridges, 10 minor bridges, 13 electric crossings between Ashrafabad and Dostpur proposed stations.

5.16.5 Between Dostpur and Kadipur section km 21.200 to km 35.000 75

5.16.5.1 After Dostpur crossing station, the project alignment crosses village pucca road at Km.22.226, Km.26.418, Km.29.384, Km.31.200, Km.33.100 and at km.33.710, where, „C‟ class manned level crossings have been proposed. It crosses Phulpur Distributary at km.23.997, where 1x18.30m span PSC girder bridge has been proposed. Further it crosses Sardah canal (Sub Branch-I) at Km.33.127, where a 3x18.30m span PSC girder bridge has been proposed and it further crosses Sardah Canal (Sub Branch-II) at Km.33.227, where a 3x18.30m + 1x12.20m span PSC girder bridge has been proposed. It turns right with 1o curve at km.28.610 and runs straight upto Km.33.258 and then the alignment turns to its left with 2o curve at km.33.258 and runs straight upto Km. 41.081. A crossing station, namely, Kadipur at km. 35.000 has been proposed to serve the nearby villages namely Khanpur, Makhdumpur, Sarain, Budhana, Mithanpur, Bkshupur and Kadipur. In all there is 6 level crossings, 3 major bridge, 17 minor bridges, 18 electric crossings between Dostpur and Kadipur proposed stations.

5.16.6 Between Kadipur and Khanpur section at km 35.000 to km 44.550

5.16.6.1 After Kadipur proposed crossing station, the project alignment crosses state highway No. SH-34 (From Kadipur to Shahganj) at Km.36.050, where, „B‟ class manned level crossing has been proposed. The alignment crosses village pucca road at Km 38.160 and Km 43.175 where, „C‟ class manned level crossings have been proposed. The alignment crosses the river Gomti at km 40.535, where, an major bridge of span 4x30.50m (PSC Girder bridge) has been proposed. The alignment turns to its right with 1o curve at km.41.081 and runs straight upto Km 48.256. A halt station, namely, Khanpur, at km 44.550 has been proposed to nearby villages Kishandaspur, Bhadian, Chanda and Khargpur. In all there are 3 level crossings,1 major bridge, 14 minor bridges and 18 electric crossings between Kadipur and Khanpur section.

5.16.6.2 Thereafter, the project alignment turns to its right with 3o curve at km.48.256 and runs parallel to the existing Utraitia-Sultanpur-Zafrabad main line to bring the alignment to merge with the existing main line at Zafrabad end of Maharani Paschchhim existing crossing Railway station at km 49.197. The centre line of Maharani Paschchhim Railway station has been reckoned as km 49.895. In all, there are 2 level crossings, 1 major bridge, 6 minor bridges (1 existing) and 9 electric crossings between Khanpur and Maharani Paschchhim section. 76

5.16.7 MAHARANI PASCHCHHIM STATION KM 49. 895

5.16.7.1 FACILITIES- EXISTING

At present Maharani Paschchhim is an existing crossing station on Utraitia- Sultanpur-Zafrabad section falling in the jurisdiction of Lucknow division. The yard is equipped with one loop line on the main line; there exists a Rail level passenger platform, 350.00m x 9.50m in size on right side (facing Zafrabad) of the loop line on which the station and other service buildings also exist. Other facilities exist as usually needed for traffic operations at a crossing station. At both ends of the yard, sufficient circulating area also exists which serves well for flow of motor vehicles in which there is both side approachability.

5.16.7.2 FACILITIES- PROPOSED

The proposed line, approaching from Akbarpur to Maharani Paschchhim, turn right side with 3o curve towards Maharani Paschchhim at km 48.256 to bring the alignment to merge into or join at Zafrabad end of Maharani Paschchhim, the existing crossing station of Utraitia-Sultanpur-Zafrabad section at km 49.197 by providing an cross over. The centre line of Maharani Paschchhim Railway station has been reckoned as km 49.895. Provision of an additional loop line of 950m CSR length on right side (Facing Sultanpur) of the existing low level passenger platform has been proposed. Provision of a new medium level island platform has been proposed on the right side (Facing Sultanpur) of the new proposed loop line to cater the passenger traffic of full rake. To cater the traffic from both the directions i.e. from Sultanpur as well as from Zafrabad/Akbarpur, side right and left turn outs have been proposed at both ends. A foot over bridge have been proposed to provide inter connection between the passenger platforms. For more details and better appreciation of the planning in the yard, plan no. Y-6/ABP-SLN/2009 is enclosed in the report. A junction cabin has been proposed at Jaunpur end of Akbarpur Station for smooth movement of the trains.

C - PROJECT ENGINEERING

5.17 Preliminary Expenses 77

5.17.1 Earlier no survey was ever carried out for providing a new BG Rail link from Akbarpur to Sultanpur via Kadipur. The Reconnaissance Engineering cum Traffic survey under consideration was sanctioned at an estimated cost of Rs 8.25 Lacs. Necessary provision in respect of preliminary expenses has been made in the project estimate.

5.18 Land

5.18.1 The traffic on the project section is not likely to develop beyond the carrying capacity of a single line with in 15 years of opening. As such, in accordance with Para 822 (b) of Indian Railways Code for the Engineering Department (Revised edition 1993), the width of land proposed to be acquired is for a single line BG section. No provision has been made for the borrow pits on any side of the track. At station minimum land has been proposed to be acquired. Project estimate provides for acquisition of 183.992 hectares of land in Ambedkar Nagar and Sultanpur districts of Uttar Pradesh state. Statement of land width required is placed as Annexure V/6.

5.18.2 RESERVE FOREST & MILITARY INSTALLATION : There is no reserve forests, military installation, important structures, religious buildings or archaeological monuments falling on the proposed alignment, hence, the acquisition of land may not pose any severe difficulty at the construction stage of the project. The cost of land amounting to Rs.3942.90 lakh is based on the rates supplied by the local revenue authorities for different classifications of land (Annexure V/7)

5.19 Formation

5.19.1 The terrain traversed by the project alignment is plain and level in general. The gradient of the formation have been designed in such a way that there is no incidence of cutting anywhere on the project section. Formation width on embankments & side slopes have been provided based on the Schedule of Dimensions-2004 to cater for heavier axle loads with increased ballast cushion and are as below:

Formation width on Embankment top : 6.85 m

Side slopes in filling : 2 H : 1 V 78

Formation width in cutting : 6.25 m

(excluding side drain)

Side Slopes in cutting : 1 H : 1 V

Top width of formation will be provided with a transverse slope of 1:40 for ensuring effective drainage.

5.19.2 Method of Construction of Earthwork: Earth work shall be carried out with earth brought by the contractor from outside the Railway land. Soil generally met with is fairly good/stable. The compaction is proposed to be carried out with vibratory rollers. A sub ballast layer (blanket) of thickness 1.00 m, is proposed below the ballast cushion in accordance with latest guide lines issued by RDSO/Lucknow vide their letter No. GE/RS/DIC/0206 dated 16.08.2005 for 398250 cum at an estimated cost of Rs.5046.94 lakh. Turfing of 175000 sqm. in embankment has been provided at an estimated cost of Rs.8.37 lakh in the project estimate to ensure stability.

5.19.3 There are 66 numbers of electric overhead low/high tension wires crossings along the proposed alignment which will require shifting/raising so as to provide requisite clearances (Annexure V/8).

5.19.4 Tunnels :- As the project section, in general consist of plain and level terrain, no tunnel has been proposed on the section.

5.19.5 Bench Marks : Being a Reconnaissance Survey, only fly leveling has been carried out for the purpose of preparing index section & abstract project estimate. No bench marks have been erected in the field.

5.20 BRIDGES

5.20.1 The project alignment crosses Gomti river at km 40.535 between Akbarpur and Maharani Paschchhim section, where a major bridge of span 4x30.50m PSC Girder has been proposed. In addition to this major bridge, 6 other major 79

bridges have been proposed on canals, nallahs, etc. Similarly, 53 Nos. minor bridges have been proposed for crossing field irrigation channels, drains etc. at different locations. In all 60 Nos. bridges have been proposed on the project alignment as per the following details:

Important Bridges : Nil

Major Bridges : 7 Nos.

Minor Bridges : 53 Nos. (including 1 No. existing)

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Total = 60 Nos.

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Statement of bridges and abstract of bridges are placed as Annexure V/9.

5.21 PERMANENT WAY

5.21.1 It is proposed to have P.Way depots at existing Railway stations viz. Akbarpur and Maharani Paschchhim, where, Rails, sleepers, points & crossings will be received directly from the supplier . The materials from these depots will be transported to the site depots as per actual requirement through trucks and trailors by the service roads proposed along the project alignment.

5.22 NATURE OF BALLAST

5.22.1 Nature of Ballast, sources of supply and quantity per meter provided: Provision of stone ballast with 350mm cushion @ 2.35 cum per meter in main line and 250mm cushion @ 1.954 cum per meter in loop line/Goods line, has been made in the estimate. 65mm gauge stone ballast confirming to specification issued by Research Designs and 80

Standards Organization (RDSO) Lucknow for the track ballast, IRS-GE- 1 of June, 2004 circulated vide Railway Board‟s letter No.RS/F/7/4 dated 25.6.2004 and provision of blanketing (sub ballast) has been proposed in accordance with RDSO/Lucknow letter No.GE/ RS/ DIC/ 0206 dated 16.8.2005 of thickness 1.00 meter has been proposed below the ballast cushion. The source of supply will be decided after careful examination of quality of stone available in the nearby quarries.

5.23 MINIMUM DISTANCE BETWEEN REVERSE CURVES

5.23.1 There is no reverse curve on the project alignment.

5.24 METHOD ADOPTED FOR LAYING OUT TRANSITION AND VERTICAL CURVES

5.24.1 The length of transition curves shall be worked out corresponding to the speed potential of the Railway line (90 kmph) in accordance with the provisions contained in para 218 of Indian Railways Code for the Engineering Department. During survey, length of transition curves has not been taken into account. Also, no provision has been made for any vertical curve.

5.25 STATION BUILDINGS AND RESIDENTIAL QUARTERS

5.25.1 The scale of facilities provided at various stations: Station sites have been selected as far as possible in level areas and reasonably close to important villages and towns on the way. Additional facilities as asked for by the respective departments at the existing stations and other facilities at new stations have been provided as per the approved yard stick. New station building for the proposed stations shall be constructed as per approved drawings. A list of stations is placed at Annexure - V/4. Permanent staff 81

quarters type-II, III & IV shall be constructed as per Northern Railway Type Plan Q-103, Q-108 & Q-117 respectively at various stations.

5.26 SPECIAL PROBLEMS

5.26.1 No special problem is anticipated in execution of the project. There is no law and order problem in the project area. Since the project alignment passes through the semi fertile land, the farmers are likely to object parting with their most valuable assets and the only source of earnings for their livelihood. In such an eventuality, Railway may face difficulty in land acquisition, which will not be a smooth process. As such, it is recommended that land acquisition process should commence soon after sanction of the project.

5.27 SIGNALLING AND TELECOMMUNICATION

5.27.1 S & T Cost : The S&T cost for a new BG line from Akbarpur to Sultanpur shall be 2102.78 lakh only as per S&T estimate duly vetted by finance, Kashmere Gate, Delhi. All the stations are proposed with panel interlocking system and accordingly the facilities are proposed.

5.27.2 Signaling Arrangement : It has been proposed to adopt Multi Aspect Colour Light (MACL) Signaling with Standard - III interlocking on the project section. Signaling arrangement with junction facilities shall be provided at Akbarpur and Maharani Paschchhim Railway stations.

5.27.3 There are three (3) new crossing stations and 1 halt station on the project section. These shall be equipped with Multi Aspect Colour Light (MACL) signaling with Standard III Interlocking.

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5.27.4 Telecom / Control Working : Block clearance shall be provided for line clear. Underground cable shall be provided for control working and administrative communication.

5.28 ELECTRICAL WORKS

5.28.1 The electrical sub-estimate for a new BG line from Akbarpur to Sultanpur via Kadipur (49.895 km) with diesel traction duly vetted by associate finance is for Rs.759.13 Lakh with the following provisions:

a) Electrification of 3 new crossing station buildings and 1 halt station buildings on the new proposed section.

b) Electrification of cabins on the above section as per requirement of S&T department.

c) Provision for electrification of service buildings at each station on the section for Engineering, Traffic, S&T, and Electrical department has been made .

d) Provision of water coolers (7 Nos.) have been proposed on the section as passenger amenity.

e) Electrification of residential quarters: Provision of over head lines for power supply distribution and street light to colonies as basic amenities for staff have been made; the electrification of 106 Nos. type- II, 18 Nos. type-III & 1No.type-IV (Total 125 Nos.) with provision of standard fittings is also made in the project estimate as per guidelines laid by Railway Board as given below:

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Type of Quarters Light Points Fan Points Plug Points

5 A 15 - A 83

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Type - II 6 2 4 1

Type - III 8 3 3 2

Type - IV 15 4 4 4

f) Electrification of 23 Nos. level crossings with gate lodges as per traffic requirement has been provided.

g) Modification of 66 Nos. overhead electrical crossings of State Electricity Board in compliance to Railway Track Crossing Regulation 1987. (crossings of 440 V, 28 Nos.; 11 KV, 36 Nos.; 220 KV, 1 No. and 400 KV, 1 No; thus total 66 Nos.)

h) Earthing : Earthing arrangement has been proposed as per IS Code of practice IS 3043 for all proposed installations such as station buildings, residential quarters and cabins etc.

i) Power Supply: Augmentation of electric power supply has been proposed by purchasing the same from Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation as required for electrification of residential and service buildings at all the stations on the project alignment.

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C H A P T E R - VI

COST PHASING & INVESTMENT SCHEDULE

6.1 RATE ANALYSIS

6.1.1 The jurisdiction of Akbarpur-Sultanpur section (Length: 49.895 km, from Akbarpur to Maharani Paschchhim) will be controlled by Lucknow division of Northern Railway. As both the existing end stations i.e Akbarpur and Sultanpur/ Maharani Paschchhim are under the administrative control of Lucknow Division 85

of Northern Railway.

6.1.2 For Civil Engg estimate, basis of rates have been adopted from the accepted contract agreement No.614-A/Cs/Dy.CE/C-II/LKO dated 21.1.2009 in c/with “All civil works like construction of new high level platform, S&T rooms, Gate lodge, Box culverts and extension of minor bridges, construction of RCC foundation for foot over bridge and other allied works at Lalganj station in c/with setting up Rail Coach Factory at Lalganj” (Authority: Dy.CE/C-II/LKO‟s letter No.74- W/3/2/Misc./Accept/WA/LKO dated 24.12.2008). These rates have been suitably escalated to the current year level by adopting an Escalation factor of 4% per annum.

6.1.3 P. Way Materials : Prices of P. Way materials viz. Rails, fish plates, sleepers, etc., are based on the price list circulated vide General Manager (Engg.) Headquarters office, Baroda House, New Delhi letter No. 334-W/ 184/ Genl./ 2010-2011/ TP dated 08.5.2009.

6.1.4 Ordinary Portland Cement & Steel bars: - The rates of ordinary Portland cement Grade 43 conforming to IS - 269/1976 and steel bars have been adopted from accepted agreement for “All civil works like construction of new high level platform, S&T rooms, Gate lodge, Box culverts and extension of minor bridges, construction of RCC foundation for foot over bridge and other allied works at Lalganj station in c/with setting up Rail Coach Factory at Lalganj”. (Authority: Dy.CE/C-II/LKO‟s letter No.74-W/3/2/Misc./Accept/WA/ LKO dated 24.12.2008).

6.1.5 Labour rates have been adopted as given in the Schedule of Rates.

6.1.6 BALLAST:- The rate for Supplying, spreading and compacting of stone ballast has been adopted from the accepted contract agreement No.618-Acs/Dy.CE- I/LKO dated 04.6.2009 in c/with “Supplying and stacking of 65mm gauge machine crushed hard stone ballast as per RDSO specification for track ballast IRS-GE-1 June,04 (with updated correction slips), dismantling of M.G. track and linking of B.G. track, turnout, provision of glued joint, SEJ, handling, lifting, loading, unloading and spreading of ballast, leading of P.Way materials and other misc. works in Jaunpur Junction yard in c/with gauge conversion of 86

Aunrihar-Jaunpur on Lucknow division”.

6.2 ESTIMATED COST

6.2.1 The estimated cost department wise as vetted by the finance branch is given below :-

(Figures in Rs.)

Gross Cost Credit for Net cost released materials

Civil Engg. Works 2319442571 0 2319442571

S&T Works 210278000 0 210278000

Electrical Works 75913088 0 75913088

Total 2605633659 0 2605633659

Rate per Km. 564.71 Lakh

6.3 INVESTMENT SCHEDULE

6.3.1 The proposed section i.e. Akbarpur to Maharani Paschchhim traverses through a plain area and there is no important bridge and tunnel so, an investment period of 03 years has been proposed for construction of this Rail link as per details given below:-

(Rupees in Lakhs)

Year Construction Rolling Total

Work Stock 87

1st Year 10422.54 0.00 10422.54

2nd Year 7816.90 0.00 7816.90

3rd Year 7816.90 409.70 8226.60

Total 26056.34 409.70 26466.04

6.3.2 Critical activities which will require proper planning for ensuring completion of work as per schedule given below :-

(a) Acquisition of Land

(b) Procurement of cement, steel and permanent way materials as per requirement

(c) Construction of important/ major bridges and tunnels.

(d) Geological /Geotechnical survey.

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FINANCIAL APPRAISAL

7.1 GENERAL

7.1.1 Railway Board has included the work of Reconnaissance Engineering cum Traffic Survey for a new line between Akbarpur to Sultanpur via kadipur vide item no. 10 of Blue Book – New Surveys, Northern Railway, Annexure (A) to Demand No. 2 – Miscellaneous Expenditure (General), under Demands for Grants Railways 2008-09 (Annexure I/1), at an anticipated cost of Rs 8,25,000 (Rupees Eight lacs Twenty Five thousand) only. The sanction to the survey estimate was accorded by Chief Administrative Officer/Const. (Survey), Northern Railway, Kashmere Gate, Delhi and circulated by Dy Chief Engineer/Survey, Northern Railway, Tilak Bridge, New Delhi vide their letter No. 151-W/Survey/TKJ during March,2009 (Annexure I/2). The expenditure is chargeable to '345-A Indian Railways, Policy Formulation, Direction, Research and other Miscellaneous Organisation - Demand No.2 Surveys'.

7.1.2 The jurisdiction of Akbarpur-Sultanpur section (Length: 49.895 km, from Akbarpur to Maharani Paschchhim) will be controlled by Lucknow division of Northern Railway. As both the existing end stations i.e Akbarpur and Sultanpur/ Maharani Paschchhim are under the administrative control of Lucknow Division of Northern Railway. 90

7.2 ESTIMATED COST

7.2.1 The estimated cost department wise with Diesel traction as vetted by the finance branch is given below :-

(Figures in Rs.)

Gross Cost Credit for Net cost released materials

Civil Engg. Works 2319442571 0 2319442571

S&T Works 210278000 0 210278000

Electrical Works 75913088 0 75913088

Total 2605633659 0 2605633659

Rate per km. = 564.71 lakh

7.3 PROBABLE YEAR OF COMMISSIONING OF THE PROJECT

7.3.1 The survey report is based on the assumption that the completion of this project section, if approved, would be during the year 2014-15. An investment period of 03 years has been considered for construction of this line.

7.4 TRAFFIC PROJECTION

7.4.1 PASSENGER TRAFFIC PROJECTIONS 91

7.4.2 The growth rate of population of Ambedkar nagar and Sultanpur districts is 2.43% and 2.42% respectively as per census of India 2001. As such average growth rate of 2.5% per annum for road traffic has been assumed for projecting the future assessment of passenger traffic (Annexure-II/1. The passenger traffic likely to be generated on the section during 1st, 6th and 11th years would be as indicated below (Annexure-II/4) :-

Year 2014-15 2019-20 2024-25 (1st year) (6th year) (11th year) Diverted road passengers to rail 1240 1380 1521 per day each way. No. of projected rail passengers 491 590 688 Existing rail heads (each way) Total 1731 1970 2209

7.5 TRAIN SERVICES TO CLEAR THE ESTIMATED PASSENGER TRAFFIC.

7.5.1 The estimated number of passengers who will avail train services on the project section in the 1st year of commissioning the project line i.e. 2014-15 would be cleared by projected one train as indicated below (Annexure-II/5): -

S.No. Train Name From To No. of Pass. cleared 1 Intercity SLN BSB 1731 Express

7.6 NET EARNINGS FROM COACHING TRAFFIC.

7.6.1 Summary of net coaching earnings on account of running of the proposed –one train for the 1st year (2014-15) of commissioning of the project section is given below (Annexure-II/8) :- (Rs. in lakhs) S. Train From To Earnings Working Net N Name Expenses Earnings 1 Intercity SLN BSB 299.31 303.98 (-) 4.67 Express

7.7 COST OF COACHING ROLLING STOCK AND LOCOMOTIVES. 92

7.7.1 The cost of coaching rolling stock and locomotives required to run the one proposed train on the project section during the 1st year 2014-15 has been worked as under (Annexure-II/9 : - (Rs. in lakhs) S.No. Train From To Rolling Locomotive Total Name stock 1 Intercity SLN BSB 294.24 115.46 409.70 Exp.

7.8 GOODS TRAFFIC PROJECTIONS.

7.8.1 The area under the service zone of the proposed alignment is predominantly based on agricultural. However, seasonal floods and inadequate irrigation facilities affect agricultural production adversely as a result of which the area is not able to produce surpluses in food grains. There are no large or medium scale industries in the influence zone except a small sugar mill at Sultanpur. This sugar mill serves needs of the surrounding area only. Data collected from Sultanpur during the last five years for outward and inward traffic revealed that very small quantity of outward and inward goods traffic is dispatched/received. Akbarpur railway station is already closed for goods traffic. There are few small scale units located near Akbarpur and Sultanpur towns. These units manufacture goods in small quantities which are consumed locally. The limited requirements of the people for the commodities such as cement, Salt, fertilizer, Iron & Steel and coal etc. would continue to be met with by the road transport. As such, there will be no outward and inward goods traffic generation for the new rail link project section.

7.9 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS OF GOODS TRAFFIC AND COST OF ROLLING STOCK AND LOCOMOTIVES.

7.9.1 There will be no rail bound freight traffic over the alignment. Therefore, no financial implications have been worked out for goods traffic and its cost of rolling stock and locomotives.

7.10 SUMMARY OF COACHING AND GOODS TRAFFIC FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS.

7.10.1 Summary of earnings, working expenses and net earnings for coaching and goods traffic during the 1st year i.e. 2014-15 is given as under (Annexures-II/8):- (Rs. in lakhs.) 93

S. Description Earning Workin Net No s g Exp. Earning . s 1 Coaching 299.31 303.38 (-) 4.67 2 Goods Nil Nil Nil Total 299.31 303.98 (-) 4.67

7.11 SUMMARY OF COST OF ROLLING STOCK AND LOCOMOTIVES REQUIRED FOR COACHING & GOODS TRAFFIC.

7.11.1 The summary of cost of rolling stock and locomotives required to carry the projected coaching traffic is given as under (Annexure-II/9) : - (Rs. in lakhs.) S.No. Description Rolling Locomotive Total stock 1 Coaching traffic 294.24 115.46 409.70 2 Goods traffic NIL NIL NIL Total 294.24 115.46 409.70

7.12 VIABILITY OF THE PROJECT

7.12.1 By adopting the cost estimates as indicated above, project earnings and working expenses, the viability of the project has been worked out and the rate of return (ROR) for the project has been worked out as (-) 12.12 % per annum for over a period of 30 years. In view of the negative rate of return, the project is financially not viable. (Annexure VII/1)

C H A P T E R - VIII

CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

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8.1 Railway Board has included the work of Reconnaissance Engineering cum Traffic Survey for a new line between Akbarpur to Sultanpur via kadipur vide item no. 10 of Blue Book – New Surveys, Northern Railway, Annexure (A) to Demand No. 2 – Miscellaneous Expenditure (General), under Demands for Grants Railways 2008-09 (Annexure I/1), at an anticipated cost of Rs 8,25,000 (Rupees Eight lakhs Twenty Five thousand) only. The sanction to the survey estimate was accorded by Chief Administrative Officer/Const. (Survey), Northern Railway, Kashmere Gate, Delhi and circulated by Dy. Chief Engineer/Survey, Northern Railway, Tilak Bridge, New Delhi vide their letter No. 151-W/Survey/TKJ during March,2009 (Annexure I/2). The expenditure is chargeable to '345-A Indian Railways, Policy Formulation, Direction, Research and other Miscellaneous Organisation - Demand No.2 Surveys'

Akbarpur is a tehsil headquarter of Ambedkar Nagar district. It is located on Lucknow-Faizabad-Shahganj-Varanasi section. Distance from Lucknow and Varanasi is 188.64 kms & 134.72 Kms respectively by rail. It is also well connected by road.

Sultanpur is a district headquarter. It is located on the Lucknow – Varanasi via Sultanpur section. Distance from Lucknow and Varanasi is 140 Kms and 143 Kms respectively by rail. This town is also well connected by rail and road.

The economy of the project section area is mainly agro based. Main crops are paddy, wheat, rice and oil seeds. Agriculture is the main 8.2 occupation of people of the area. Small scale cottage industry such as weaving, basket making and pottery are the other sources of income of the people. There are no large or medium scale industries in the area. The project area is well connected with other parts of Uttar Pradesh by state highways and national link roads.

Other important towns over the project section would be Ashrafabad, Dostpur, Kadipur and Khanpur etc. 8.3 PASSENGER TRAFFIC PROJECTIONS

The passenger traffic likely to be generated on the section during 1st, th th 6 and 11 years would be as indicated below (Annexure-II/4) :-

Year 2014-15 2019-20 2024-25 (1st year) (6th year) (11th year) Diverted road passengers to rail 1240 1380 1521 per day each way. 95

8.4 No. of projected rail passengers 491 590 688 Existing rail heads (each way) Total 1731 1970 2209

GOODS TRAFFIC PROJECTIONS.

The limited requirements of the people for the commodities such as cement, Salt, fertilizer, Iron & Steel and coal etc. would continue to be met with by the road transport. As such, there will be no outward and inward goods traffic generation for the new rail link project section.

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8.8 SUMMARY OF COACHING AND GOODS TRAFFIC FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS.

Summary of earnings, working expenses and net earnings for coaching and goods traffic during the 1st year i.e. 2014-15 is given as under (Annexures-II/8):- (Rs. in lakhs.)

S. Description Earnings Working Net No. Exp. Earnings 1 Coaching 299.31 303.38 (-) 4.67 2 Goods Nil Nil Nil Total 299.31 303.98 (-) 4.67

SUMMARY OF COST OF ROLLING STOCK AND LOCOMOTIVES REQUIRED FOR COACHING & GOODS TRAFFIC.

The summary of cost of rolling stock and locomotives required to carry the projected coaching traffic is given as under (Annexure-II/9) : -

(Rs. in lakhs.) S.No. Description Rolling Locomotive Total 8.9 stock 1 Coaching traffic 294.24 115.46 409.70 2 Goods traffic NIL NIL NIL Total 294.24 115.46 409.70

8.10 ESTIMATED COST

The estimated cost department wise with Diesel traction as vetted by the finance branch is given below :-

(Figures in Rs.)

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materials

Civil Engg. Works 2319442571 0 2319442571

S&T Works 210278000 0 210278000

Electrical Works 75913088 0 75913088

Total 2605633659 0 2605633659

Rate per km. = 564.71 lakh

8.11 By adopting the cost estimates as indicated above, project earnings and working expenses, the viability of the project has been worked out and the rate of return (ROR) for the project has been worked out as (-) 12.12 % per annum for over a period of 30 years. In view of the negative rate of return, the project is financially not viable.