September 2019 Indian Railways 3 4 Indian Railways September 2019 September 2019 Indian Railways 5 6 Indian Railways September 2019 September 2019 Indian Railways 7 8 Indian Railways September 2019 10 Indian Railways September 2019 September 2019 INDIAN RAILWAYS Vol. 63 No. 6 Editorial Board Issue Contains _ _ _ _ _ _ 13 Vinod Kumar Yadav Chairman Shri Piyush Goyal Launches CORAS of Indian Railways 14 Vijay Kumar Police64th Medal to RPF / RPSF Personnel 14 National Award for Outstanding Services – 2019 15 FinancialSushant Commissioner Kumar Mishra ( Rlys.) Boost to Railway Connectivity Between Allahabad and Mughalsarai 15 RajeshSecretary Dutt Bajpai Boost to Rail Connectivity in Uttar Pradesh 15 Former Member Materials Management/Railway ExecutiveEkalabya DirectorChakraborty (I&P) Board, Visits Northst Central Railway Editor 16 Indian Railways’ 1 Printing Press Heritage Gallery by Western Railway Inaugurated at Mahalaxmi 17 Editorial Assistance Prashant Kumar Pattnaik Meeting with Passenger Amenities Committee 17 InfographicsIndian Railways to Enforce Ban on Single Use Plastic Material 18 Editorial Correspondence 64th EDITOR, Indian Railways, Room No. 411, Rail Bhawan, ListRailways of Awardees in Parliament in National Awards for Outstanding Services -2019 21 New Delhi-110001. Tel. : 47845374, 23383540, 23385072 27 43416, 43628 (Rly.) Email : [email protected] Report : Railway Connectivity in Northeast Getting Full Thrust 32 33 Report : Chennal Egmore-Kollam Express Gets Business Communications Refurbished Rake Under Project Utkrisht Prashant Kumar Pattnaik 34 Business Manager Indian Railways, Report : Free High-Speed Wi-Fi Provided by SCR Being Used by more than Room No. 310, Rail Bhawan, 10 Lakh Rail Passengers in a Month 35 New Delhi-110001. ZonalReport Railways/Production : Modern Coach Factory, Units Raebareli News 38 Tel : 47845378, 45378 (Rly.). Email : [email protected] V. Prakash 51 Boondh - The Droplet Parag Purohit COVER : 1009 Sinhagad Express, Khandala Experiencing Changes Through Shatabdi 52 Picture: Apurva Bahadur, www.irfca.org Focus on IRITM Unless specifically mentioned, the articles and Ajaya Pratap Singh statements published in this journal do not necessarily 56 reflect the views and policies of the Ministry of Indian Railways Institute of Transport Management Railways (Railway Board) (IRITM), Lucknow Ajaya Pratap Singh Annual Subscription How to Value “Valued Customers” of Indian India Railways Shelleyandra Kapil 6063 ` 100 (`90 for Railwaymen) Foreign Safe Train Operation Shivendra Shukla 65 ` 500 (Sea Mail) ` 1000 (Air Mail) New Paradigms of technology for Indian Railways N.B. Vikramaditya 67 Single Copy : ` 10 Special Issue : ` 40 Challenges in Train Operations Neha Ratnakar 68 Indian Railways : Need to Balance between Social Obligations and Financial Viability Editorial he 64th th Railway Week National Award function was held at Mumbai on 30 July 2019, in which 133 individual awardees were felicitated for their exemplary performance and contribution to the Indian Railways. South Eastern Railway was conferred the prestigious Govind Vallabh Pant Shield for overallT efficiency and 20 shields were awarded to different Zones and Production Units for their outstanding performance. Railway Minister, Shri Piyush Goyal, has launched Commando for Railway Security (CORAS) of Indian Railways and also unveiled new Establishment Manual for Railway Protection Force in New Delhi. rd In order to boost Railway connectivity, Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has given approval for constructing 3 Railway line between Allahabad and Mughalsarai and a new Railway line between Sahjanwa and Dohrighat in Uttar Pradesh. Inspired by Prime Minister’s Clarion call in his Independence nd Day speech, Indian Railways have decided to enforce ban on single use plastic material from 2 October, 2019. Indian Railways first Printing Press Heritage Gallery was recently inaugurated at Mahalakshmi in Mumbai. Indian Railways paid tribute and obeisance to the armed force personnels th who took part and lost their lives for the Nation in the Kargil War in 1999. To commemorate 20 year of Kargil War Diwas, 218 train coaches were wrapped in the “colour of volour” depicting the saga of bravery and sacrifice of the soldiers. Water special trains were run by Indian Railways to Chennai to tie over acute water shortage. Mumbai Division of Central Railway has recently introduced digital payment of catering services across all stations through net banking, debit/credit cards and various online payment valets. Special drive “NO BILL, NO PAYMENT” was conducted to promote the use of digital payment for catering services. With a view to ensure safety of passengers in Indian Railways, a massive drive “Operation Thirst” has been initiated to stop selling unauthorized spurious water bottles in station premises. Shri Vijay Kumar, IRAS, has taken over as Financial Commissioner, Railway ¥ Board on 14.08.2019. This issue also brings special focus on Indian Railways Institute of Transport Management. 12 Indian Railways September 2019 CENTRAL NEWS Passenger Security Shri Piyush Goyal Launches CORAS of Indian Railways Shri Piyush Goyal launching the “CORAS” at a function in New Delhi. Shri Vinod Kumar Yadav, Shri Arun Kumar and other dignitaries are also seen M inister of Railways and Lauding the efforts of RPF soldier Shri Goyal thanked Prime Minister Commerce & Industry, Shri Shivcharan Gurjar, who rescued Shri Narendra Modi for taking the Piyush Goyal launched CORAS eight lives in flood stricken areas of concern about the safety of train (Commando for Railway Security) Gujarat, Shri Goyal appreciated the passengers. Launch of CORAS is an of Indian Railways and new esta- commendable work of RPF soldiers. important step in this direction. blishment manual for Railway Pro- Shri Goyal urged the people to Shri Goyal also conveyed his tection Force. Chairman, Railway crack down on touts and imme- greetings to the Nation on Board, Shri Vinod Kumar Yadav, diately inform the authorities so Independence Day and other Railway Board Members, DG, the menace of ticket touting may be Rakshabandhan. RPF, Shri Arun Kumar, General eliminated permanently.” Speaking on the occasion, Manager, Northern Railway, Shri Shri Goyal announced that a new Chairman, Railway Board, Shri T.P. Singh, along with senior Railway state of the art commando training Vinod Kumar Yadav said, “CORAS, a officials were present on the centre to beestablished in Jagadhri, special Railway Unit is a result of occasion. Speaking on the occasion, Haryana. Shri Goyal added that a detailed policy formulation. Minister of Railways and Commerce new network of CCTV cameras at Railway Protection Force is always & Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal said, every station will be set up to en-- involved in protecting Railway “Today we are committed to deve- hance the security of Railway pas s passengers and Railway property lop India as a Clean India, Healthy engers. The link of these cameras in far and inaccessible threat prone India, Prosperous and Secure India. will be given to the local stations, areas. To meet the challenges to Keeping in mind the threat from GRP, RPF, Divisional office and to Railway security, CORAS, a separate disruptive forces, induction of the Minister’s office. Shri Goyal also Commando Unit of RPF has been CORAS was planned in Railway congratulated RPF officers and established. This special unit is Protection Force. CORAS team will each soldier for extending security given world class training and best be provided best, most modern to passengers and Railway property facilities. This special unit will be equipment and world class training. in far-flung areas round the clock. able to meet any challenging situation.” Speaking on the occasion, Director General, Railway Protection Force, Shri Arun Kumar said, “Railway plays an important role in connecting nook and corner of the country. To tackle the threats to Railway passengers or establishments, a special task force having trained manpower was required. Railway is currently carrying out projects, which are Shri Piyush Goyal releasing the RPF Establishment Manual. Shri Vinod Kumar strategically and economically Yadav, Shri Arun Kumar and other dignitaries are also seen important. Commissioning of CORAS will address challenges to September 2019 these ongoingIndian projects Railways as well 13as CENTRAL NEWS any challenging situation for situation pertaining to damage, motivatedzz and willing young staff Railway travellers. The commandos disturbance, disruption of train of RPF/RPSF. in CORAS are well trained in operations, attack/hostage/hijack, With an average age be­­t­­ween reputed institutions and are zdisasterz situations in railway z30-35z years, CORAS will always be capable of meeting any precarious areas. young and motivated staff. Backgroundsituation. This of CORASnew unit will Following the doctrine of graded zz Very high physical standards to Visionstrengthen Statement the Railway : security.” response, minimum effective force join CORAS. shall be used for providing fool Commando Coys shall be de- To develop Salientproof security Features to : Indian Railways ployed in Left Wing Extremism¥ world level capa bilities of and its users. (LWE)/Insurgency/Terrorism affe- specialized responder forPolice any Medal to RPFCarved / RPSF out from Personnel cted Railway areas. Police Medal (PM) for Meritorious Service n the occasion of Independence Lamani, Inspector, 11 BN/ RPSF, Day 2019, the Hon’ble President Shri Vikas Bajaj, Sub-Inspector,