INDEX

Railway Board's reference (Traction Rolling Stock)

s. Letter No. Dated Subject Page

No. No.
1. RDSO letter No. EL/3.2.19/7 08.01.08 Adoption of Tri-plate Brake panel in 1
electric locos.
2. 2007/Eiect(TRS)/441/10 06.02.08 Upgradation/modification of single 2-7
bottle VCBs type BVAC 25.10 of
Sechron design supplied by M/s ML.
3. 2008/Eiect(TRS)/225/5 Pt. 05.03.08 Running shield for 'Best Zone - 8-10
Electrical Deptt.
Revised norms for UES for maintenance 11
4. 2005/Eiect(TRS)/441/7 pt. 28.04.08
of AC conventional electric locos
Adoption of Tri-plate pneumatic brake 12-1~
5. 2005/Eiect(TRS)/441/13 02.05.08
panels on conventional electric locos.
Right powering of trains with 59 BOXN 14
6. 2005/Eiect(TRS)/440/17 Pt. 21.05.08
or 41 BCN waqons.
Cable Head Termination (CHT) for 15-1E
7. RDSO letter No. EL/3.2.21 11.06.08
electric locos & EMUs
Procurement of cast & fabricated bogies 17
8. 2008/Eiect.(TRS)/441/5 Pt. 19.06.08 and traction motors for conventional
and three phase electric locos.
Deployment of WAM-4 locos in MU 18-2C
9. 2000/Eiect(TRS)/440/6 Pt.II 14.07.08
formation in CONRAJ trains.
Planning for Running Staff during XI 21-22
10. 2007/Eiect(TRS)/440/15 15.07.08
Plan.
Rehabilitation of tri-plate pneumatic
23 1
11. RDSO letter No. EL/3.2.19/7 03.09.08 panel of E-70 Brake System of 3-phase
electric locomotives. I
Stores depot for new electric loco and 24 I
12. 2005/Eiect(TRS)/480/2 Pt. 16.09.08
EMU maintenance sheds.
Selective Electrochemical metallising 25
13. 2008/Eiect(TRS)/720/1 Pt. 16.09.08 (DAUC) process for reclamation of TM
armature shafts.
14. 2005/Eiect.(TRS)/412/6 Pt. 23.09.08 Classification of WAG-S locos in FOIS. 26
Schedule of crew friendly cab 27-3
15. RDSO letter No. EL/3.1.10/1 27.11.08 modifications during POH of
conventional electric locomotives.
Repair/Rehabilitation of Electronic Cards 32-41
16. RDSO letter No. EL/11.5.5/8 28.11.08
of 3-phase electric locomotive
Nomination of different types of electric 48
17. 2000/Eiect.(TRS)/113/2 Pt. 15.12.08 rolling stock for finalization of fitment
schemes of ACD and accessories.
Repair/Rehabilitation of electronic cards 49-5(
18. 2007/Eiect.(TRS)/138/9 Pt. 16.12.08
(PCBs) of Three phase electric locos.

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Telegram: RAILMANAK', wmr -m<PR - ~ ~

Lucknow ~ ~ ~ d'ITGfCI) ~
Fax 0522 - 2452581 ~ -226011
Telephone :0522-2450374
Government of India - Ministry of Railways
e-mail:dse2rdso@yahoo.co.in ~
Research Designs & Standards Organization
- ~ LUCKNOW- 226011
No. EL/ 3.2.19/7 Dated 08.01.2008
Chief Electrical Engineer,
- Central Railway, Mumbai CST-400 001.
Northern Railway, Baroda House, New Delhi- 110 001.
North Central Railway, Hastings Road, Allahabad- 211001
Eastern Railway, Fairlie Place, Kolkata -700 001.
East Central Railway, Hazipur-8441 01 .
East Coast Railway, ChandrashekharpU!·, Bhubaneshwar-751016.
Southem Railway, Park Town, Chennai-600 003.
South Central Railway, Secunderabad-500 371.
South Eastem Railway, Garden Reach, Kolkata --700 043 .
South East Central Railway, Bilaspur-495004
Westem Railway, Churchgate, Mumbai-400 020.
West Central Railway, Jabalpur-482001.
Chittaranjan Locomotive Works, Chittaranjan-713 331 (WB)

Sub: Adoption ofTri-plate Brake panel in Electric Locos.

Ref:l) RDSO Letter No. EL/3.2. 19/7 dt22.10.07 & 17.12.07.
2) Railway Board's letter No. 2005/Elect. (TRS) /441/13
Dated 26. 12.2007.
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RDSO vide above referred letter (at ref 1) has recommended
adoption of Tri-plate panel on all conventional locos during new
manufacture and during mid term rehabilitation based on satisfactory
performance of the Tri-plate pneumatic and on three phase electric
locomotives as well as three phase and conventional diesel locomotives.
Railway Board vide above referred letter at reference (2) has
accepted the recommendation of RDSO.

CLW and Zon al Railways are, therefore, advised to provide Tri-

plate pneumatic panel on all conventional electric locomotives during new
manufacture and mid term rehabilitation as per RDSO specification and
ELRS/SPEC/PBS/0034.Rev. '1' of April 2005. The Tri-plate panel shall be
procured from Mjs. FTIL, Hosur and Mfs. SIL/ Kolkota, whose design have
been approved by RDSO.

This is for your kind information and necessary action.

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( Kishore Kumar )
Encl: Nil for Director General/Elect.

Copy to:

Encl: Nil
080108 CEEs & Board
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MINISTRY OF RAIL\~ AYS
( (RAILWAY BOARD)

No. 2007/Eiect(TRS)/441/10 New Delhi, dated 06.02.08

General Manager {Elect.)

Centra l Railway, Mumbai, Eastern Railway, Kolkata
East Central Railway, Hajipur East Coast Railway, Bhubaneswar
Northern Railway, New Delhi North Central Railway, Allahabad
Southern Railway, Chennai South Central Railway, Secunder abad
South Eastern Railway, Kolkata South East Central Railway, Bilaspur
Western Railway, Mumbai West Central Railway, Jabalpur

Sub : · Upgradation I modification of single bottle VCBs type

BVAC 25.10 of Secheron design supplied by M/s AAL
Ref: RDSO's letter nos. EL/3.2.61/3 dated 07.06.07, 26.06.07 & 01.08.07

A technci economic proposal received from RDSO vide letters under reference
recommending undertaking upgradation 1 modification of single bottle VCBs type BVAC
25.10 of Secheron design supplied by M/s AAL has been examined.
FWSO has recommended the following improvements in upgradation I
modification work which would not only improve the reliability of these VCBs but would
also reduce the recurring maintenance cost.
• Simplifi~on of CMDE
• Use of one control at 110 V DC instead of two coils in earlier design working at
24V and 12V respectively.
• Elimination of shoulder stop screw by simplifying flow regulator design.
• Adoption of Air damping and thereby eliminating hydraulic dampers & shock
absorber plate.
• Use of indigenous fish bone type auxiliary contact switch.
• Completion of IOH/POH works.
RDSO has recommended to undertake upgradation / modification work through
M/s AAL as per the price schedule and terms & conditions given below.

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(a) Price schedule (ex-works) :
Description·- - - - - - - -

Pnce of replacement of components as per

Amount (jn Rs.)

Rs. 115000/- -~
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Annex. A including dismantling, cleaning I
assembly of components of VCB j
~· 2 Service tax@ 12.36% Rs. 14214/- I
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Rs. 1}9214/- (Rupees one

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hundred fourteen only)
../ Price of replacement of optionai components as perAnnex. B shall be charged
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Responsibility of transportation of The responsibility of transportation of
Vacuum Circuit Breakers VCBs for upgradation I modification to
firm's premises shall be with the
Railways and the responsibility of

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I delivering the upgraded I modifi~d VCB
to the consignee shed shalf be w1th the
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Completion Period The repairing work shall be completed

I'3 Inspection
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in 60 days from the date of receipt at
firm's (2remises.
Routine Inspection of the repaired
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j material /Vacuum Circuit Breakers will
be witnessed by the representative of
Sr. DEE (TRS) of the concerned shed at
firm's premises prior to dispatch.
4 Disposal of released/ All released I removed assemblies I
removed components/ components of the VCB which are not
a·ssemblies of VCB: reused for conversion shall be retained
by the firm.
5 Warranty. The upgraded/modified VCB shall be
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warranted for 18 months from the date
of commissioning or 24 months from
the date of dispatch after
upgradation/modification whichever is
earlier.

The proposal has been examined and with the concurrence of associate finance,
Board (ML) have decided that the single bottle VCBs of Secheron design BVAC 25.10
supplied by M/s AAL should be got upgraded I modified by Zonal Railways through OEM,
chargeable to revenue against contract to be entered into by the individual Railways
observing normal procedure of tendering and award of contract limiting the cost of
upgradation I modification as per the price schedule mentioned above and adopting the
following plan so that repetition .work is avoided.

(i) The conversion I modification of VCBs in freight locomotives may be

undertaken during IOH schedule.

(ii) The conversion j modification of VCBs in passenger locomotives may be

undertaken during POH schedule as these locos hcve higher running and
generally become due for POH within $ to 5 and half-year time.

(iii) The conversion J modification of VCBs in EMUs/MEMUs may be undertaken

during 3n:1 POH schedule.

(iv) The VCBs lying defective at vari_ous sheds and are due for
rehabilitation/IOH/POH should also be undertaken for conversion.

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() design supplied by M/s AAL are got upgraded/modified as per the above . The quantum
· of VCBs to be upgraded by various Railways shall be limited to the following

Railways should also ensure that all VCBs for future procurements shall be
equipped with the above modifications.
This issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of Railway Board.
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DA : Annex. A and B
(total 3 pages)
(Mohit Chandra)
Dir. Elect. Engg. (RS)
Railway Board
e-mail: deers@rb.railnet.gov.in

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No. 2007 /E!ect(TRS)/441/10 New Delhi, dated 06.02.08

Copy to:

FA & CAOs of Central, Eastern, East Central, East Coast, Northern, North
Central, Southern, South Central, South Eastern, South East Central, Western
and West Central Railways.

SL-t:~Jt~
for FinanciaCCommissioner (Railways)

Copy for information to :

Sr. EDSE, RDSO, Manak Nagar, Lucknow
Chief Electrical Engineer, Chittaranjan Locomotive Works, Chittaranjan
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Annexure -A: The list of components needs to be changed for up gradation of VCB

Sr. No. /Part No. !Description ~ty.

300003100 briving Plate Assy. 1 No.
t2 300003900 Air Tank Assy. 1 No.
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4300004500 ~ssembled
Protection Cover I I .. U.

300004800 Operating Rod Assy_. 1 No.

-~ 300004900 ~ase Plate Assy. .,
1 No. I
6 i43000052DO ~sy. Cover for Holding Cylinder 1 No.
7 300004100 Cable Fix Connector Assy. 1 No.
301252433 Operatifig Cam 2Nos.
SABA135-~0 Retaining Ring!012 4 Nos.
10 301157633 ex. Stud M12x19 · - 2Nos.
1 301157833, Hex. Stud M12x154 ~ 2Nos.
12 . SADA187-26 lien Hd. Screw 2Nos.
13 AVA330-11 l::lastic Washer 122 Nos.
4 AVA3;30-b · Bastic Washer ~Nos.
15 AVA330-12 f:Jastic Washer 20 Nos.
6' AVA330-4 ~astic Washer 4Nos.
7 302311766 Earthing Lable 2No.
8 HSBA432580P0002 0 - Ring 95x4.5 ·· 1 No.
~9 305256277 Plate for Auxifiary .Switch 1 No.
.. 0 ADA271.-3 Hex. Nut .. 04 Nos.
1 -301155033 Spring .Shell 2Nos.
22 301556088 Q:Jm_2_ression Sprino 2Nos.
~3 301154m Piston Rod 1 No.
t24 ~ADA187-25 ~len Hd. Screw M6x20 8 Nos.
25 }4.301155877 Piston Spring Guide Pin 2Nos.
6 302155955 Piston Rod Side 1 No.
27 306055677 Piston Seal 1 No. ·
28 302155555 Piston Cover side - Machined 1 No.
29 302255155 Air Cylinder · 1 No.
30 SCREW000018 ~lien Hd. Screw M"l Ox120 long 1 No.
j WASHROOOOOB Plain Cu Washer 010.2:x2mm thick 1 No.
2 302154855 ~irDamper 1 No.
3 306057177 b - Ring 03.5x10 1 No.
4 306057277 0- Ring 02.5x105 1·No.
~5 SCREWG00017 ~Jen Hd. Screw M1 Ox11 0 P4 Nos_
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36 !NB335805P0512 ~prin~ Washer MiO 4 Nos.
37 4301153377 ~nnectino Sleeve Inlet Air 1 No.
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39 302152655 ~f23C€f - 04 Nos.
~0 14301151977 Couplin9 Rod 1 No.

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r£1 305151677 ~am Spacer 2Nos.
42 -lSBM32623P0001 Needle Bearing 04 Nos.
~3 AOA299-6 .._ock Nut M10 2Nos .
.44 301152277 Cam Rod· 1 No.
~5 AVA196-616 Conic Hd. Screw M6x16 P4 Nos.
~- NB335805P0511 Spring Washer M8 2 Nos.
p 14301210200/01 Mail Stud Coupling 1 No.
!48 303153733- ~lua ~·SSP 1 No.
9 lf1SBM32531 P0001 Cap G318" 2Nos.
5o PMN316023P1078 . Self Taping Screw M3x6 2Nos.
~1 "302314166 Name Plate .. 1 No.
52 306016700 Sleeve 00:26mm, 10 :22mm .62 Mtr.
~ 90.1016".0010/0080 Sl Steel Tube 010x8mm .08 Mtr.
~- 14:309056199 ~uxiliary Switch 1 No.
~ 2.402.021/014 ~errule 1 8Nos.
56 2.402.031/014 l=errule 2 8 Nos.
57 2.402.041/014 Ferrule 3 9Nos.
58 :.2A02. 051/014 Ferrule 4 9Nos.
~9 2.402.061/014 Fef!"..!!'= 5.- - .. 2Nos.
so 2.402.071/014 l=errule 6 - 02Nos.
1 ADA220-,10 Cable Contact 18 Nos.
62 HSBA432580P0001 b-Ring 10189, 87x5.34mm 1 No.
o3 SBA432579P0002 0 - Ring_ 1011 Ox4mm 1 No.
~ SG300044P0003 Counter 1· No.

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!Sr. !Part No. rescription rvty.:per ~rice per

!flo. VCB · ssemb/y
1 r300050200 rorizontallnsulator Assy. p1 No. RsA7,7~.00

r r3000501 00 t'/erticallnsulator Assy. ~1 No. Rs.41,141.00

~00 ~ssembled Vacuum Switch .

Tube
01 No. Rs.1,38,000.00

3800 Complete Shafting Head p1 No. Rs.20,969.00

~ HSBA331594P0001 Front Horizontal Sleeve b1 No. ~s.9, 180.00

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6 rSBA~16nP0001 Vertical Sleeve ~~No. Rs.i 1,000.00
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·. GOVERNMENT OFINDIA
MINISTRY OF RAilWAYS
(RAILWAY BOARD)

No. 2008/Elect.(TRS)/225/5 Pt. New Delhi, dated 05.03.08

General Manager(Eiect.),
Central Railway, t-'lumbai Eastern Railway, Kolkata ,
East Central Railway, Hajipur East Coast Railway, Bhubaneswar
_ Northern Railway, New Delhi North Central Railway, Allahabad
North Eastern Railway, Gorakhpur North East Frontier Railway, Guwahati
North Western Railway, Jaipur Southern Railway, Chennai
South Central Railway, Secunderabad South Eastern Raiiway, Kolkata
South East Central RaHway, Bilaspur South Western Railway, Hubfi
Western Railway, Mumbai West Central Railway, Jabalpur

Sub: Running Shield for "Best Zone- Electrical Deptt."

Re!: _ Rly.Bd's letter no.99/Eiect(TRS)/225/18 dtd 22.09.2000.

In order to instill a sense ·of competition and pride among Zonal Railways for
improving the reliability and availability of various assets of Electrical Department,
Ministry of Railways have instituted a running shield called "Best Zone Electrical
Department" which .is being awarded every year since 2000~01 after evaluation Gf
performance of "various railways based on various parameters and methodology as
advised vide letter under reference.

Considerable time has since lapsed and, therefore, considering the fact that
some of the paiameters regularly used for monitoring performance of electrical assets
novv were not getting due consideration, Board (ML). have approved the revised
parameters >vvith th·2ir weightage as enclosed. However, these parameters shall be
taken into consideration for eva.luation for the shield 2008-09 and onwar:is.

Railways shall ensure that the above parameters where source is CEE's PCDO
to Board (f\1L) are reported regularly.

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DA: as above.

(Mohit Chandra)
Oir.Eiect.Engg. (RS)
Railway Board
e-mail:deers@rb.railnet.gov.in

Copy for informalion and necessa1y action to:

Chief Electric~l Engineers CR, ER, ECR, ECoR, NR~ NCR, ~SB~-~; NV~R,
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SR, SCR, SER, SECR, ?.,.WR,-YVR & W~f' \
Adv·.l..(G), EDRE, EDEE(Dev), ED(EEM), 0~~~5), DEE(G), & DEE(Dtv)

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Criteria proposed for selection for "Best Zone - Electrical Department Shieldlf
. SN {) Parameter Points Source
A ASSET RELIABILITY ..
1. Engine Km. Per loco failure Directorate of
(Basis- percentage improvement over average of last two years)* 25 Statistics &
Economics
2. Unscheduled lifting per 100 locos (Ownership basis) 25 PCDO to ML
l (Basis - ~centage imQrovement over average of last tvvo years}*
3. Percentage Ineffective of (AC/TL) coaches _
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50 PCDO to ML
{Basis- Percentage im12rovernent over average of last two years)*
4. TRD failures on account of external and internal reasons per 100 TKM 50 PCDO to Ml&
(Basis - Percentage improvement over average of 'last two years)* Directorate of
Statistics &
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Economics
5. Percentage of Ineffective of EMU/MEMU coaches so PCDO to ML
(Basis- Percentage improvement over average of last two years)* --
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6. No. of certified non-AC cases per 100 unit holding of AC coaches 50 PCDO to ML
(Basis- Percentage improvement over average of fast two years)*
7. No. of EMU/MEMU trains cancelled per 100 units 50 PCDO to ML
{Basis- Percentage improvement over average of last two years)*
8. Unscheduled visits average /month/100 loco_s 25 PCDO to ML
(Basis - Percentage improvement over average of last two years)*
9. Availability of Healthy Unit Exchange spares in Zonal Railways 25 PCDO to ML
10. Electric Loco Equipment failures (E&R) on ownership basis 25 Directorate of
Efficiency &
Research
11. Electric loco A~ailabilitv (Outaae) on ownership basis 25 FOIS
B PUNCTUAUTY lOSS
1. Punctuality loss on account of Electric locos per million Train Engine Krn. 50 Punctuality Celi
on territorial basis (including Goods .and Passenger) & Directorate
(Basis - Percentage improvement over average of last two years)* of Statistics &
Economics
2. Punctuality loss on account of OHE per 100 Track Kms. on territorial basis 50 Punctuality Cell
(Basis - Percentage improvement over average of last two years)* & Directorate
of Stotistics &
-Economics
3. Punctuality loss on account of TL/AC/EI'-1U/MEMU/General Power Services 50 Punctuality Cell
on territorial bas~s
(Basis- Percentaqe im12rovement over average of last two years)* . --
c ECONOMY
1. Cost of Maintenance 50· PCDO to ML
a) Reduction in maintenance staff (including supervisors, artisans,
ancilia:y and unskilled) per loco in homing shed
b) Reduction in maintenance staff (including supervisors, artisans, 50 PCDO to ML
anciliary and unskilled) per unit in EMU/1"1EMU in homing shed
c) Reduction in maintenance staff in TRD (including .supervisors, 50 PCOO to ML
artisans, anciliary and unskilled) per 100 TKM I
I d) Reduction in maintenance staff in (AC/TL) coaches (including
supervisors, artisans, anciliaty and unskilled) for primary and 50 PCOO to i'-~L I
II
I secondary maintenance per (AC + T.L/4) coaches . I

I e) Reduction in maintenance staff in General Power Services

PCDO .t o ML
including workshops over previous year (including supervisors, 25
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artisans, anciliary and unskiHed} ' I
(Basis- For {a). (b). (c). (d) & (e) -t:ercentage improvement over ·
average of last two years}* l
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,r 2. a) Specifoc Energy Consumption (Goods) ~ 25 Directorate

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of
.. (J (Basis- Percentage improvement over average of last two years)* Statistics &
b) Percentage Energy Saving for same level of connected load in Economics,
Genl. Power Services ((Basis- Percentage improvement over average Rly.Bd
of last two ye<Jrs )* 25 PCDO to ML
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3. Reduction in Energy Cost for Traction. 25 PCDO to Ml
(Basis- Percentage improvement over average of last two years)*
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4. Reduction in Energy Cost for Non-Traction. 25 PCDO to ML
(Base..:.l?.ercef2!£ge irnprove~ent over average of 1(3St twQ__Years)*
5. Reduction in Specific Energy Consumption in Non-Traction. (Basic- 25
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Percentage imQrovement over average of last ~o years)*
D .. BOARD's IMPRESSION
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Overall Board's impression (Environment improvement, Innovations, 100 To be evaluated
coordination with Railway Electrification, cost consciousness, promptness in Railway
in communication with Board etc) Board --
GRAND TOTAL 1000 ·-----
E SAFETY
1. Accident on account of Electric loco defect including fire on ownership Upto Safety
basis (Negative Marking) max. Directorate,
-50 _ .Railwa~ard __
2. Accident on account of Electric loco drivers on territorial basis (Negative Upto Safety
Marking) max. Directorate,
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- so Railway Board
3. Accident on account of defect/fire in EMU/MEMU (Negative Marking) Upto Safety
max. Directorate, ·
-50 Railway Board __
4. Accident on account of defect/fire in TL/AC coaches (Negative Marking) Upto _Safety
max. Direci:orate,
-.so Railway Board

* Note: For items where it is not possible to compile ~ata for last 2 years
Last one year's performance will be considered for evaluation.

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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
RAILWAY BOARD

No. 2005/Eiect(TRS)/441/7 Pt. New Delhi, dated 28.04.08

General Manager (Elect)

Central Railway, Mumbai Eastern Railway, Kolkata
East Central Railway, Hajipur East Coast Railway, Bhubaneswar
Northern Railway, New Delhi North Central Railway, Allahabad
Southern Railway, Chennai South Central Railway, Secunderabad
South Eastern Railway, Kolkata South East Central Railway, Bilaspur
South Western Railway, Hubli Western Railway, Mumbai
West Central Railway, Jabalpur

Sub : Revised norms for Unit Exchange Spares for maintenance of AC

conventional electric locos ·
Ref : (i) This office letter of even no: dated 16.06.05
(ii) Railway Boards' letter no. 2008/Eiect(TRS)/138/1 dated 24.0.4.08

During CELEs' conference held on 3rd & 4th Apr' 08 at IRIEEN , Nasik Road
availability of various Unit Exchange Spares (UES) on Zonal railways was deliberated
upon and it was discussed that with the technical inputs having gone into the
system over the years, the . reliability of various equipment of electric locos has
improved and therefore the norms for UES for maintenance of AC conventional
electric locos may be selectively revised.
The issue has ·been examinee;! and Board ( ML) have approved the
following norms for adoption in electric. loco sheds for Unit Exchange Spares (UES)
for AC conventional locos

Sn. Equipment xisting norms 0/o Revised Norms 0/o

1 TM stator (Hitachi) 7.5 5.0
2 TM armature {Hitachi) 12.5 7.5
" 3 '"' ·- irarrsfom\1~'1'""3900 L.:, T.5" --
4 Transformer 5400 2.5 2.5
5 Tap changer 2.5 . 2.5
6 . RSI block 2.5 1.5
7 VCB 5.0 5.0
8 Bogie frame Tri-mount 12.5 7.5
9 Bogie frame Flexicoil 12.5 7.0
10 Bogie frame fabricated 12.5 5.0
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(RAILWAY BOARD)

No. 2005/Eiect(TRS)/441/13 New Delhi, dated : 02.05.08

General Manager (Elect) General Manager(Eiect)

Western Railway Chittaranjan Locomotive works
Mumbai Chittaranjan

Sub: Adoption of Tri-plate pneumatic brake panels on conventional

electric locos.

Ref: RDSO's letter no.El/3.2.19/7 dated 08.01.08.

On approval of Board (ML), RDSO have issued directives to all Zonal Railways &
CLW for provisioning of Tri-plate pneumatic brake panels on conventional electric locos
during new manufacture and 1'1TR, vide letter dated 08.01.08 at reference .

It is desired that the provisioning of tri-plate pneumatic brake panels on electric

locos under new manufacture and under MTR should be cut-in at the earliest.

DA: as above.

Mohit Chandra)
Dir. Elect. Engg. (RS)
6( L
Railway Board
e-mail : deers@rb.rail net.gov.in
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Lucknow ~~3ft<:~~
Fax 0522 - 2452581 ~- 226011
Telephone :0522-2450374
Govemment of India - Ministry of Railways
e-mail:dse2rdso@yahoo.co.in
Research Designs & Standards Organization
LUCKNOW - 226011
No. EL/3.2.19/7 Dated 08.01.2008
Chief Electrical Engineer,
- Central Railway, Mumbai CST-400 001.
Northem Railway, Baroda House, New Delhi-110 001.
North Central Railway, Hastings Road, Allahabad- 211001
Eastem Railway, Fairlie Place, Kolkata -700 001.
East Central Railway, Hazipur-844101.
East Coast Railway, Chandrashekharpur, Bhubaneshwar-751016.
Sou them Railway, Park Town, Chennai-600 003.
South Central Railway, Secunderabad-500 371.
South Eastem Railway, Garden Reach, Kolkata -700 043.
South East Central Railway, Bilaspur-495004
Western Railway, Churchgate, Mumbai-400 020.
West Central Railway, Jabalpur-482001.
Chittaranjan Locomotive Works, Chittaranjan-713 331 (WB)
Sub : Adoption ofTri-plate Brake panel in Electric Locos.
Ref:l) RDSO Letter No. EL/3.2.19/7 dt 22.10.07 & 17.12.07.
2) Railway Board's letter No. 2005/Elect. (TRS) /441/13
Dated 26.12.2007.
***
RDSO vide above referred letter (at ref 1) has recommended
adoption of Tri··plate panel on all conventional locos during new
manufacture and during mid term rehabilitation based on satisfactory
performance of the Tri-plate pneumatic and on three phase electric
locomotives as well as three phase and conventional diesel locomotives.
Railway Board vide above referred letter at reference (2) has
accepted the recommendation ofRDSO.
CLW and Zonal Railways are, therefore, advised to provide Tri-
plate pneumatic panel on all conventional electric locomotives during new
manufacture and mid term rehabilitation as per RDSO specification and
ELRS/SPEC/PBS/0034.Rev. '1' of April 2005. The Tri-plate panel shall be
procured from M/ s. FTIL, Hosur and M/ s. SIL/ Kolkota, whose design have
been approved by RDSO.

This is for your kind information and necessary action.

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( Kishore Kumar )
Encl: Nil for Director General/ Elect.
Copy to:

- for kind information please.

End: Nil
080108 CEI<:s & Board

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RAILWAY BOARD)

No.2005/Eiect(TRS)/ 440/17 Pt. New Delhi, dated 21.05.08

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General Managers,
Central Railway; Mumbai, Eastern Railway, Kolkata
East Central Railway, Hajipur East Coast Railway, Bhubaneswar
Northern Railway, New Delhi North Central Railway, Allahabad
Southern Railway, Chennai South Central Railway, Secunderabad
South Eastern Railway, Kolkata South East Central Railway, Bilaspur
Western Railway, Mumbai South Western Railway, Hubli
West Central Railway, Jabalpur.

Sub : Right powering of trains with 59 BOXN or 41 BCN wagons.

During COMs' Conference held at Goa on 18th April, 2008, it was decided
that in order to increase throughput on IR, one extra wagon may be attached to
58 BOXN & 40 BCN freight trains. It was being done earlier by allowing one extra
vehicle to be attached outside brake van. It has been happening across the whole
country. However, there may be a case for augmentation of motive power
deployment in freight trains worked by single locos on graded sections due to
limitation of starting effort. Zonal Railways, therefore, shall review the motive power
deployment section-wise· taking into consideration rising gradients in the section,
lengths of such stretches, caution/speed restrictions and location of signals.

CELEs/CFTMs on Zonal Railways shall jointly work out power deployment plan
- ·· · -·for·· - various ·seetiems-under -varrous-1oadrngs- Ee--r4·+-2-·· and-·Ee'T"8+-7- for-·traifls with·-
59 BOXN and 41 BCN formation to ensure right powering of trains after detailed
examination of trains on run (actual) e.g. how many trains could run without any
problem, how many encountered a problem etc., as also prescribed by RDSO. This
exercise may be completed on all Zonal Railways immediately and revised
operating instructions if required may be advised to the Board to avoid any
problem .

This issues with the approval of Additional Member (Elect) and Additional
Member(Traffic).

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(Mohit Chandra)
Dir_.E.Iect:Cngg~ (RS)
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Telephone::2455~t09 & 2451200 Researclt, Des:gns.& Standard.;
Telegram :'RAILMANAK'. LKO . Organization, LUCKNOW- 2260H
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No. ELI 3.2.21 Dated. 11.06.2008

Cl"'ief Electrical Engineer:

Northern Railway, Baroda House, New De!hi-110 001
Eastern Railway, Fairlie Place, Catcutta-700 001
South East~m Railway, Garden Reach, Calcutta-700 043
Central Rail\vay, Mumbai CST -400 001
vVestern Raiiway, Churchgate, Mumbai-400 020
Southern Railway, Park Town, Chennai-600 003
.~-~- south certtrai Rail~vay, Rail Nllayam, seeunde.rai:)a·d-i1
East CentraJ Railway. Hazipur. (Bih3r)
East Coast Railway, BOA Colon)', Rly Complex,Chandrasekharpur, Bhubt=meshwar
South East Central Railway, Bilaspur-495 004
\Nest Central Railway, Jabalpur-482 001
Nortr. Central Railway, Hasting Road, A!lahabad-211 001
I.C.F . Perambur, Chennai --600 038
R.C.F, Kapoorthala -144 602
Cllittranjan locomotive Works, Chittranjan- 7 13 331 (\NB) Oistt Burdwan

Sub: Cable Head Termination{CHT) for electric locos & EMUs.

Ref: (i) This office letter of even no. datGd 19.10.2006.
(ii) Railway Board's letters no. 2005/Elect(TRS)/441/11 dt.12-10-06 &
22.0< 3

R:::!Hway Board vide their letter no. 2005/Elect(TRS)/441/11 dated 12-10-2006

'~· have issued the directives regarding development of CHT sy.;:;tem for e!ectrk:
locomotives & EMUs, the verbatim of the same is reproduced below and Railways
were advised to adhere to the above directives vide this office letter of evBn no. dt.
19, 10.2006.
~The status of Mls. ElasUmold fndia and Mls. Safe System will be Pt-·11, as afresc!y
done by RDSO as per their cwmnt procedure. Mls. Tyco 1-Vifl continue to be a source
under development tiff they satisfy ROSO to upgrade 1t'1er.1 as PHI in line •.vftft
RDSO's laid down policy.
Th;s is a vital item and not very long ago. it became a crisis j{em, as no sources were
available. It is essential tflar both M/s Efi3stimold lnd;a and Mls. Sate Systems botf}
continue to be the supplier for this itern. In order to ensure that both the finns get
regular orders to keep their business intcrr::st live and benefit to Railways to have at
least two regular sources and avoid monopolistic situation Railways have to ensure
that not more than 60% of tho tendered quantity is entrusted to one firm, in case botiJ
the firms havo participated subject to observing at! o ther tetms and conditions
including the pn·ce parity'.

Railway Board vide their ·letter No. 2005/Elect(TRS)/441/11 dt. 22.04.08 has
now ·~dvised that sufficient time has lapsed after the issue of the above directivGs

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{Sanjiv S~Jb~p)
for D1rector Genera!/ Elect
Copy To:

Secretary(Efectrical), Railway Board, Rail Bhavan, New Delhi-110 001

{ Kind.atten: Sh,ri Kul Sh ushan, Adviser/RS).

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(RAILWAY BOARD)

No.2008/ Elect.(TRS) /441/5 Pt. New Delhi, dated 19.06.08

General Managers
Central Railway, Mumbai, Eastern Railway, Kolkata
East Central Railway, Hajipur East Coast Railway, Bhubaneshwar:
Northern Railway, New Delhi North Central Railway, Allahabad
Southern Railway, Chennai South Central Railway, Secunderabad
South Eastern Railway, Kolkata South East Central Railway, Bilaspur
South Western Railway, Hubli Western Railway, Mumbai
Chittaranjan Locomotive Works, Chittaranjan West Central Railway, Jabalpur.

Sub : Procurement of cast & fabricated bogies and traction motors

for conventional and three phase electric locos.
Ref : CEE/CLW's letter n_o. CEE/36 dated 29.03.08.

In reference to request of CLW for guidelines regarding supply of Bogies &

Traction motors to meet requirement of Zonal Railways, the following policy as
decided by the competent authority, shall be adhered to.
1.0 Bogies
1.1 Extant policy on procurement of cast bogies to continue. 50% of Railways
requirement to be met from CLW and balance 50% quantity may be
procured by Railways through COS from approved sources.
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1.2 Requirement of fabricated bogies to be met through CLW for which
Railways shall send their demands to CLW.
2.0 Traction Motors
2.1 For Hit~chi Traction motors, 50% of Railways requirement shall be met from
. CLW and balance 50% quantity shall be procured by Railways from
approved sources, adhering to policy directives conveyed vide Boards' letter no.
97/Eiect(TRS)/113/4 Pt. II dated 11.10.06.
2.2 For traction motors of 3-phase locomotives, demands will be channelized to CLW
for supply to Zonal Railways. ·

3.0 While processing demands, Railways shall ensure that the total unit
exchange spares are within the norms last updated vide Boards' letter no.
2005/Eiect(TRS)/441/7 pt, dated 28.04.08.

(Mohit Chandra)
Dir. Elect.Engg. (RS)
Railway Board
· · eers@rb.railnet.gov .in

Copy to:
Chief Electrical Engineers CR, R, SER, SECR, WR,
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRYOF RAILWAYS
RAILWAY BOARD

No. 2000/Eiect(TRS)/440/6 Pt. II New Delhi, dated 14.07.08

General Manager (Elect),

Central Railway, Mumbai, Eastern .Railway, Kofkata
East Central Railway, Hajipur East Coast RaHway, Bhubaneswar
Northern Ra-ilway, New Delhi North Central Railway, Allahabad
Southern Railway, Chennai South Centra l Railway, Secunderabad
South Eastern Railway, Kolkata South East Central Railway, Bilaspur
Western Railway, Mumbai West Central Railway, Jabalpur.

Sub : Deployment of WAM4 locos in MU formation in CONRAJ trains

With progressive augmentation of coaching trains to 21 coaches and

above, which have to be worked with higher horse-powered WAP4/WAPS/WAP7
locos, a portion of the lower powered WAM4 fleet is becoming irrelevant to today's
needs. Though these WAM4 locos can not be deployed in goods operation as
singJei-·their gear ratio being 21:58, they can be utilized fruitfully in freight
operation in MU formation, especially for CONRAJ where trains are much
tighter than the conventional goops train of 5000 T but are heavier than the
longest passenger train of 1430 T (24 coaches) and are reqL;~ired to be run at
100 kmph speed. · ·

In view of the above, ·Board (ML) have approved making of WAM4 klcos,
having residual life of more them 8 years, fit for MU operation for deployment
in CONRAJ trains, basing them at ELS/TKD as per the following plan

(i) 43 WAM4 locos, which are due POH in .next three years and have
residual life of more than 8 years, should be made MU fit during
POH and transferred to ELS I TKO ( Annex.- I ) .

(ii) 64 WAM4 locos, having residual life of more than 8 years and not
due POH in next three years { Annex.-II ), should be made MU fit by
owning Railways within the next one year.

Zonal Railways are advised to take necessary action to modify the above
WAM4 locos as per the above targets so that WAM4 locos, after fitness for l'1U
operation, are transferred to ELS I TKO at the earliest. \ /

DA : as above \K-"":. c_~

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Dir. Elect Engg. (RS)
Railway Board
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S.No l.oco No Rly Shed S.No· loco No Rly Shed

1 21398 WCR ET 23 21345 CR BSL
2 21.396 WCR ET 24 21346 ECR MGS
3 21395 CR BSL 25 21391 ECR MGS ,
4 21394 WR BRC 26 21327 SER TATA

5 21376 WCR ET 27 21367 WCR ET

6 21371 WCR ET 28 21315 WCR ET

7 21370 WCR ET 29 21340 CR BSL

8 21359 CR BSL 30 21399 CR BSL
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9 21357 WCR ET 31 21330 CR BSL
10 21352 SCR BZA 32 21329 CR BSL
' ll 21348 SECR BIA 33 21323 ECR MGS
12 21341 WCR ET 34 21325 ECR MGS
13 21332 SER TATA 35 21333 ECR MGS
14 21321 ECR MGS 36 21377 ECR MGS
15 21317 SER TATA 37 21379 ECR MGS
16 21313 CR BSL 38 21338 ECR MGS
17 21310 ECR MGS 39 21385 ECR MGS
18 21309 CR BSL 40 21312 ECR MGS
19 21307 SR AJJ 41 21290 SER TATA
. 20 21303 SECR BIA 42 21356 SCR BZA
21 21297 SR AJJ 43 21373 WCR ET
22 21289 SECR BIA

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list of WAM4 locos not due for POH during the next 3 years.

S.No Loco No Rl_y_ Shed S.No loco No Rly Shed

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1 21397 SER TATA 33 21344 SECR BIA
2 21393 SER TATA · 34 21343 SECR BIA
3 21392 ECR MGS 35 21342 WCR ET
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4 21390 ECR MGS 36 21339 SR AJJ
5 21389 ECR MGS 37 21337 ECR MGS
6 21388 ECR MGS 38 21336 SR AJJ
7 21387 ECR MGS 39 21335 WCR ET
8 21386 ECR MGS· 40 21334 CR BSL
9 21384 ECR MGS 41 21331 CR BSL
10 21383 WCR ET 42 21328 SER TATA
11 21382 ECR MGS 43 21326 WCR ET
1?.- 21381 ECR MGS 44 21324 WR BRC
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13 21380 ECR MGS 45 21322 SCR BZA
14 21378 SECR BIA. 46 21320 SR AJJ
15 21375 SER TATA 47 21319 SR AJJ
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16 21374 SR AJJ 48 21318 ECoR WAT
17 21372 SER TATA 49 21316 ECoR WAT
18 21369 SECR BIA 50 21314 SECR BIA
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19 21368 SECR BIA 51 21311 WCR ET
20 21366 SER TATA 52 21308 SER TATA
21 21365 SECR BIA 53 21306 SER TATA
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22 21363 SR AJJ 54 21305 SER TATA
23 21362 SECR BIA 55 21304 SR AJJ
24 21361 SECR BIA 56 21302 SER TATA
25 21360 SECR BIA 57 21301 SR AJJ
26 21358 SECR BIA 58 21300 SR AJJ
. 27 21355 WCR ET 59 21299 SER TATA
28 21354 SER TATA 60 21298 SER TATA
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29 21351 SECR BIA 61 21295 SECR BIA
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30 21350 SR AJJ 62 21294 SECR BIA
31 21349 SECR l BIA 63 21293 'l SER TATA
32 21347 SECR ~ BIA 64 21288 SECR BIA
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MINISTRY OFAAILWAYS
(RAILWAY BOARD)

No. 2007/Eiect{TRS)/440/15 New Delhi, Dated: 15.07.2008

General Manager (Elect.),

Central Railway, Mumbai Eastern Railway, Kolkata .
· East Central Railway, Hajipur East Coast Railway, Bhubaneshwar
Northern Railway, New Delhi North Central Railway, Allahabad
Southern Railway, Chennai South Central Railway, Secunderabad
South Eastern Railway, Kolkata South East Central Railway, Bilaspur
South Western Railway, Hubli Western Railway, Mumbai
Western Central Railway, Jabalpur

Sub: Planning for Running Staff during XI Plan

Ref: Rly,Bd's letter no. 2007/TT-IV/10/1 Pt. dated 10.07.2008
•...

Hon'ble MR has set a freight loading target of 1100 MT & 8400 million PKM to be achieved
by the end of XI Plan. Accordingly 1800 additional electric locos are planned to be acquired and
inducted into system during the plan.

Considering the growth of traffic, and electrification on various routes during XI Plan
i.e upto 2011-12, the tentative dep4oyment of addftional electric locomotives on Zonal Railways
has been advised by Traffic Ote. vide Board's letter under reference (copy enclosed), which is as
follows:

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Zonal Railways are advised to plan induction and training of crew accordingly so that
trained crew is avai!able1 in time.

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(Kul Shushan)
Adviser Elect. (RS)
Railway Board
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GOVE~NMENT OF INDIA ~­
l-1INISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(RAilWAY BOARD}
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N.o. 2007/TT-IV /10/1 Pt. : New Delhi_, Dated : 1_0.07.2008

General Manager,
Central Railway, .Mumbai Eastern Railway1 .Kolkata
East Central Railway, Hajipur East Coast Railway, Bhubaneshwar
Northern Railway, New Delhi North Central Railway, Allahabad
North Eastern Railway, Gorakhpur Northeast Frontier Railway, Guwahati
North West-ern Railway/ Jaipur Southern Railway, Chennai
South Central Railway, Secunderabad South Eastern Railway, Kolkata
South East CentTal Railway, Bilaspur South Western Railway, Hubli
Western Railway, Mumbai Western Central RaHway, Jabalpur '
Sub: Planning for Running Staff during XI Pian
Hon~ble MR has set a freight loading target of 1100 MT & 8400 million PKM by the end of XI
Plan, for which additional electric and diesel locomotives are planned to be acquired and inducted
into system. Accordingly, crew has t o be planned so as to be available, duly trained, in time.
Considering the growth of traffic and .electrification on different routes of IR, the tentative
deployment of these additional locomotives shalf be as follows:
..
Railway Additional no of drivinq unit
Electric Diesel
C-entral 71 20
Eastern 41 30
East Central 76 30
East Coast 65 10
Northern 57 30
North Central - 74 10
North Eastern 0 20
Northeast Frontier 0 40
North Western 0 45
Southern 63 10
South Central
- 94 50
South Eastern 128 - 10
South East Central 100 10
South Western 4 50
Western 79 25
West Central 49 lO
Total 900 400
Zonal Railways are advised to pian the requirement of crew accordingly.

~~t6{1jox·
(Rinkesh Roy)
Dir. T raffic Tras. (G)
RaHway Board

Copy for ip.formation and necessa•·v a ction to: -

.1. Chief Operations Manager, All Indian Railways
2. Chief Electrical Engineer, All Indian Railw.ays
3. Chief Mechanical Engineer, All Jndian Railways
4. Adv. l (RS), EDME {TraCtion) Railway Board
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,! Central Railway, Mumbai CST-400 001.
- Northern. Railway, Baroda House, New Delhi.:.110 001.
North Central Railway, Allahabad
Eastern Railway, Fairlie Place, Kolkata -700 001.
East Central Railway, Hazipur-8441 01 :
East Coast Railway, Chandrashekharpur, Bhubaneshwar-751016.
Southern Railway, Park Town, Chennai-600 003.
South Central Railway, Secunderabad-500 37 L
South Eastern Railway, Garden Reach, Kolkata -700 043.
South Western Railway, Hubli- 580 020 (Karnataka)
South East Central Railway~ Bilaspur-495004
Western Railway, Churchgate, Mumbai-400 020.
West Central Railway, Jabalpur-482001.
Sub: Re-habilitation of tri-plate pneumatic panel of E-70 Brake
System of 3-Phase Electric Locomotives.
Ref! Rly. Board's letter No. 2007/Elect. (TRS)/ 1.38/9 PL dt.. 22..10 ..07 ..
***
The problems of air leakage of tri-plate pneumatic panel of E-70 brake
system of 3 -phase Electric. Locomotives were reported from Zonal Railways. after a
service life of about 09 years. Accordingly, the HAG committee (nominated by
Railway Board to chalk out action plan for improving the reliability 3-phase Electric
Locomotives) in their report recommended that the tri-plate pneumatic panel of E-70
brake system of 3-phase Electric Locomotive should be re-habilitated every 09 years.
Railway Board vide above referred letter has conveyed their acceptance to tl1.e
recommendation and directed that. Railway Board may take. support. of the OEM to
get the panel of E-70 brake system overhauled/rehabilitated whenever required.
The work of re-habilitation of tri-plate panel involves the following
major activities :-
1. Environment should be dust free and clean.
2. '0' Rings should be' stored in Temp. & Humidity Controlled Rooms
before use.
3. Cleaning/Re-anodizing of the plates, wherever required, to be carried
out and flatness/ surface finish to be validated before assembly.
4. The panel should be subjected to complete Hydraulic Testing/
Pneumatic Pressure testing.
5. Specified tightening torques to be applied for each of the fasteners on
the plate.
Since the above problems have been experienced ' by the Zonal Railway
after service life of about nine years, it is advised that the Railways must get the tri-
plate pneumatic panel of E-70 brake system of three phase locos rehabilitated after
every 09 years of service life. ,-----
( Kishore Krunar )
Encl: Nil for Director General/Elect.
~retary (Elect.}, Railway Board, Rail Bhawan, New Delhi- 110 001
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Kind Attn: Sri Mohit Chandra, Dir.Eleet. Engg. CRS)
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No.2005/Eiect.(TRS)/480/2 Pt. New De~h i, dated 16.09.08

General Manager{Efe<.:t. ),

Central Railway, Mumbai Eastern Railway, Kolkata

East Central Railway, Hajipur East Coast Ra ilway, Bhubaneswar
Northern Railway, New Delhi North Central RaHway, Allahabad
North Eastern Railway, Gorakhpur North East Frontier Rai lway, Guwahati
North Western Railway, Jaipur Southern Railway, Chennai
South Central Railway, Secunderabad South Eastern Railway, Kolkata
South East Central Railway, Bilaspur Sout h Western Railway, Hubli
Western Railway, Mumbai West Central Railway, Jabalpur

'- SUB: Stores Depots for new Electric loco and EMU Maintenance Sheds.

An attached Stores Depot is of critical importance ·for efficient working of a

maintenance shed for proper material plann ing, procurement & warehousing functions.
It is seen that while planning the infrastructure and manpower for a new shed, Stores
Deptt generally is not consulted regarding facilities for the stores depot which are later
found inadequate.

Zonal Rlys are, therefore, advised to associate Stores Department at the planning
stage regarding stores depot so that compact & modern material handling facilities are
available for improving output and efficiency of the shed.

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(Kul Bhushan) I b .9. o o
Adviser, Elect (RS)
Railway Board
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MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(RARWAY BOARD)

No. 2008/Eiect(TRS)/720/1 Pt. New Delhi, Dated : 16.09.08

·General Manager {Elect.),

Central Railway, Mumbai Eastern Railway, Kolkata
East Central Railway, Hajipur East Coast Railway, Bhubaneshwar
Northern Railway, New Delhi North Central .Railway1 Allahabad
Southern Railway, Chennai South Central Railway, Secunderabad
South Eastern Railway, Kolkata South East Central Railway, 8i1aspur
South Western Railway, Hubli Western Railway, Mumbai
West Central Railway, Jabalpur

SUB : Selective Electrochemical metallising

reclamation of TM armature shafts
(DALIC) process for
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Ref: . RDSO's l~tter no. EL/3.2172 dated 09.09.08. II

Selective ElectrochefTJical metallising (DAUC) process for reclamation of

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Traction motor armature shafts have been used on IR since 1999. RDSO have
now studied the process and submitted Report on its efficacy & usefulness. The :111
Report has been examined in Board and competent authority has approved the
following I
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(i) No more proliferation of the machineries required for DAUC process.
(ii) ELS[fATA & TMS/CNB may continue use of DALIC process for rebuilding
of shafts upto 100 microns only.
(iii) All .Railways to send shafts which can be reclaimed by building upto
100 microns to ELS/TI (A or TMS/CNB.
(iv) Shafts which require rebuilding by ·more than 100 microns shall be
machined to lower size for use on EMU traction motors.

I Zonal Railways are advised to action ac~

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fv'ilNISTRY OF RAILWAYS
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f.Jo.2005/Eiect(TRS)/ 412/6 Pt New Delhi, Dated : 23.09.08

General Manager (Elect),

Central Railway, Mumbai, Eastern Railway, Kolkata
East Central Railway, Hajipur East Coast Railway, Bhubaneswar
Northern Railway, New Delhi North Central Railway, Allahabad
Southern Railway, Ch ennai South Central Rai lway, Secunderabad
South Eastern Railway, Kol kata South East Central Ra ilway, Bilaspur
South Western Railway, HLJbli Western Railway, Mumbai
West Centra l Railway, Jabalpur.
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SUB :Classification of WAG-S locos in FOIS.

Difficulties were reported by Zonal Railways in identifying whether a WAG-S

loco is equipped ·with TAO 659 or HS-1 5250A traction motor through FOIS where
WAG-S ·locos were classified in 9 differen.t ca tegories viz WAG-S, WAG-SA,
WAG-56, WAG·SD, WAG-S E, WAG-S H, WAG-S HA, WAG-5 HB & WAG-S HR.

In order to simplify identification, necessary modifica tions has been carried out
in FOIS software .and all WAG-S locos have been classified in two categories
i.e. WAG-SA for locos equipped with TAO 659 traction motors and WAG-SH for
those equipped with Hitachi traction motors.

All Zonal Rai lways are advised to verify the classification of their locos
accordingly and arrange to get necessary . correction made, in case of any
di screpancy.

( MOfiltc handra)
Dir. Elect. Engg. ( RS)
Railway Board
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No. EL/3.1.10/1 Dated 27 / 11/2008

Chief Electrical Engineer

1. Central Railway, Mumbai, CST-400 001 .
2. East Central Railway, Hazipur-844101.
3. East Coast Railway, Chandrashekharpur, Bhubaneshwar-751016.
4. Eastern Railway, Fairlie Place, Calcutta~ 700001.
5. North Central Railway, Block-A, Subedarganj. Allahabad- 211033.
6. Northern Railway, Baroda House, New Delhi-110001 .
7. South Central Railway, Secunderabad-500 071.
8. South East Central Railway, Bilaspur-495004.
9. South Eastern Railway, Gan:jen Reach, Calcutta-700 043.
10. Southern Railway, Park Town, Chennai-600 003.
11. West Central Railway, Jabalpur-482001.
12. Western Railway, Churchgate, Mumbai-400 020
13,Chittaranjan Locomotive Works, Chittaranjan-713 331.

Sub: Schedule of crew friendly cab modifications during

POH of conventional Electric locomotives

Ref: i) Railway Board's letter No. 2002/ Elect.(TRS) / 441 /1

Part IV dated 12.12.2005.
ii) Railway Board's letter of even no . dated
15.10.2008
iii) RDSO letter no. EL/3.1.10/1 dt. 14/11 /2008
iv) Railway Board's letter no. 2002/ Elect.(fRS) /
441 ( 1 Part IV dated 26.11.2008

1.0 Vide ref (ii) as above, Railway Board has advised schedule of items
for adoption in crew friendly cab modification during POH of
conventional electric locomotives. Vide ref (iii) as above. RDSO h as made
the technical circular no. 0096 dt 14-11-08 which was not. issued to
Zonal Railways. ln the mean time vide ref (iv) as above, Railway Board
has examined the recommendations and reviewed the same.

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2.0 The instructions of Railway Board [Ref (iv)j . for adoption of digital
notch indicator and microprocessor based control and fault diagnostic
. system du1·ing POH wm be as under-

a) Since there is only one source for supply of Digital Notch

Indicator, RDSO should pursue with the finn for improvement of
deliveries/reliability. This item may be provided by Railways as situation
im.proves.

b) Microprocessor based control and fault diagnostic system

should be provided by Railways after the reliability measures suggested
by RDSO are implemented by the firin on the system already ordered by
CLW for Zonal Railways. RDSO should pursue with the firms for early
implementation.

3 .0 Enclosed please fmd Technical Circular No. RDS0/2008/EL/

TC/0096 Rev 10' dt 27-11 -2008 for the subject item. The instructions
from RDSO for the above 2 items will be is~d i~e course.

(M . K.~a)
For Director General/Elect
DA: As above

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TECHNICAL CIRCULAR NO. RDS0/2008/EL/TC/0096, Rev.'O'

Dated 27/11/2008 ·

1.0 Brief Background :

Vide reference (i) as above, Railway Board had advised essential

features of crew friendly cab to be adopted in Conventional Locomotives
during manufflcturing at CLW /CRJ and during POH/MTR in Workshops.
The list of the items and work .c ontain there-after was ·quite exhaustive.
Railways were experiencing difficulties in canying them out 'Within the
scheduled cycle time of POH. The major cause of concern was shifting of
panels (T~ Relay & Pneumatic) which involve sheet tnetal work, 80% of
re-laying of control cables. Large man-power was required. Due to these
constraints, the issue was reViewed and revised schedule of items have
been identified and approved by Railway Board vide reference (ii) as
above.

2.0 The · schedule of items for adoption during POH of

Conventional Electric Locomotives in Workshops is given as under: -

Sn. Features to be made Reference Specification/Drawings

available
1 PU paints As -per RDSO's Report no.
ELRS /IR/ 115Rev'O'-Sept'06 --
2 Modified crew friendly As per CLW's drawing no_ CLW.lW.
driver's desk 14000.035 with conventional MP.
3 Equipment layout and As per CLW's scheme & drawing n o .
cabling for driver's desk CLW. lW. 15000.002 along wit h
provision of 110 V AC Plugs for charging
ofwalkie- talkie and cell phones.
4 Cushioned driver's seats For WAP4/WAP1 locos, Driver's seat a s
per SCR ·drg no . C/ELSJLGDJB.F/3/15
and for WAG5/WAG7 locos existing
- driver's seats to be retained. However the
. cushioning of seats shall be done as per
CLW's specification no. CLW /MS/3/021
for 3-p_hase locos.
5 OHE voltage sensors As per CLW's spec. No, CLW /ES/ 1-25
6 Measuring instruments As per CLW's spec. No. CLW /ES/ 1-26
7 Better control handles Stainless steel keys of existing desk as
~r existing .design.
8 Adjustable spot lights for Provision of soft LED based lighting for
crew and reading light driver's desk as per spec. no.
(2Nos. each per cabj CLW /ES/3/0042 -

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9 Pantograph type wipers with As per CLW's spec. No. CLW /MS/3/050
washing features
10 Sealing of doors and set of As per CLW's spec. No. CLW /TS/S/0005
rubber gaskets including_ driver's desk/front panels.
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11 Anti slip FRP floorings of 10 As per RDSO's spec. No.
mm thick in 4 pieces to be RDS0/2008/EL/SPEC/0058 of Mar' 08
secured by stainless steel for FRPcabs
screws
f-i2 Stainless steel caution order 315x215x3 mm Ferratic stainless steel I
pads Grade 202 with clamp and ftxed on
driving desk. · j
13 Stainless steel handrails & As per Itarsi shed drawings ELS I ETI ~
door handles BG/3/229and ELS/ETlBG/3/231
14 Air convectors As per CLW's spec. No. CLW/ES/3/0109 ·
15 Provision of stainless steel As per CLW Spec. No. CLW JMS/3/053
pipes of size 1/2" and3 / 4" Alt. 11. The layout should be as per
for A9 & SA9 valve in cabs existing arrangement for different
and extended upto C2 relay locomotives .
valve.
16 Provision of M.S. protection As per Jtarsi Shed's drawing no ELS/ET li
cage (Eagle guard) for front /BG/3/232 & ELS/ET/BG/4/230
·look out glass with suitable
movable fixing arrangement
17 Provision of panel door As per BSL Workshop jET shed's drav.dng
locking system with handle no . ELW /BSL/3/SK/349 &
ELS/ET /BG/ 4/235
18 Provision of perforated As per CLW's spec. No. M/EL/35/283
aluminum sheet as ceiling
19 Cab insulation As per CLW's spec. No.
DC/TES/862/1 I A
20 Emergency stop push As per CLW scheme no.
button CLW.3W.l3000.179,
CLW.3W.l5000.004, CLW.3W.14000.027
for conventional locos with 1 without srv
and FDCS.
21 CFL in corridors & cab CLW Specification No. CLW /ES/ L- 22.
CFLs with screw type arrangement shall
be provided.
22 Cab "fan Specification No. CLW/ES/ F-4
23 Provision of adjustable rear As per !tarsi shed drawing No.
view mirror ELS/ET/BG/3/233
24 Provision of steps & foot rest As per CLW's drawing 03/3/35/269 for
in front of Lookout glass to step assembly
facilitate cleaning of Lookout
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25* Provision of Digital Notch As per latest specs of RDSO

Indicator
26 ESMON· As per latest s_gecs of RDSO
27** Microprocessor based As per latest specs of RDSO
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control and Fault Diagnostic
system l
28 VCD As per latest specs of RDSO l
* To be ·provided after jmprovement of d<;Jiveries/reliability.
**To be provided after implementation of the reliability improvement measures by the
manufacturers on the systems already supplied and ordered by CLW for Zonal Railways .

3 .0 The above features are applicable during POH, re-

cablingjPOH and other special repairs of Locomotives as and when taken
up by the POH workshops of Zonal Railways. Railways are advised to
follow the drawings and specifications of CLW and other Work
Shops/ Loco Sheds as mentioned above for maintaining uniformity with
respect to individual scheme and layout for the above 24 items.

4.0 However, CLW and MTR Shop at Dahod shall continue to

adopt the schedule of items during crew friendly cab modification as
defined in Board's letter dated 12.12.2005 (ref. (i} as above which
remains unchanged). ~

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EU11.5.5/8 Date: 28.11.08

Secretary (Electrical}
Railway Board
Rail Bhawan
New Delhi-110001
(Kind Attn: Shri Ku l Shushan, Adviser/Elect (RS)

Sub: Repair I Rehabilitation of Electronic Cards of 3-phase electric locomotive

1. Indian Railways imported 22 WAG91ocomotives and 11 WAPSiocomotives during 1995-

98 from M/s. ABB, Switzerland. CLW started manufacturing these locomotives initially,
by procuring Power Converter, Auxiliary Converter and Vehicle Control Electronics from
ABB, Switzerland. These equipments were later on indigenised by M/s. BT, Vadodara,
M/s. NELCO, M/s. BHEL and M/s .. CGL through transfer of technology. There are total
113 electronic cards/modules of 29 types in each locomotive.
2. The performance of electronic modules has been collected from Railways of last five
years and analysed by RDSO in detail, which is attached as Annexure-1. It is noted that
there are no failure records of cards prior to 2002-03 when these locos were under
warranty obligation of M/s BT. There are 13 type of cards out of 29, which have
maximum contribution towards total failures which are as under:

Equipment S.N Card name Card type pty per loco

1. NS/AS controller PPA988802 04

2. GTO Optical pulse card AFB635808 04
3. Single board computer PPB622801 02
4. Digital 1/0 board URB177D15 02
5. Power supply KUA915B01 02
6. Gate unit GVA587A01 30
SR 7. Gate unit power SU£PIY KYA924D01 02
BUR 8. Power supply aux. con . KUC153A01 03
9. Display computer board PPB908A01 02
10. Digital 1/0 board URB512015 08
vcu 11. Power supply VCU KUB921A01 02
12. Diagnostic com~uter PP8624A01 02
13. Single board computer PPB622B01 06 i
Total 69
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It is noted that IRon an average has got 268 cards repaired annually from OEM during
the last three years. This repair also includes the warranty failure cases also. The repair
 time by OEM is also reportedly high as they are more interested in manufacturing of new
cards. IR's experience also shows that TOT partners have not taken enough interest in
analysing the failures and suggesting remedial measures.
As per age wise failure analysis, furnished by GMO shed of some of the cards, there is a
very high increasing trends of failure beyond 4 years of service. The details are attached
as Annexure-2. However similar information are not available from GZB shed, where
there are also older fleet of locomotives. The main components which are failing beyond
4 years of service are electrolytic capacitors, optical transmitter and receiver and
r EPROMS. M/s. BT vide their letter dated 23-10-08 has also advised that these
components are required to be replaced In Indian climatic conditions after a period of 5-7
years.
I Hence there is need to rehabilitate the cards after 6 years of service, which matches with
IOH of WAG9 locomotives, by changing electrolytic capacitors, optical transmitters and
\ receivers, EPROMS and fibre optic cables.
4. At present M/s. Bombardier, M/s. BHEL and M/s Stesalit Limited Kolkata (through OEM,
M/s Enics) has been taking up repair of these cards. In fact M/s. BT is the only repairing
all makes of cards irrespective of whether it has been supplied by them or M/s BHEL or
M/s NELCO. M/s. BHEL is repairing their own make of cards only and M/s NELCO is
arranging only warranty repairs through OEM as they are still importing all cards. In past,
RDSO has been asking M/s NELCO to indigenise their cards. M/s NELCO have taken
certain measures to manufacture cards of VCU in first phase using available expertise in
India. As per document submitted by M/s NELCO, they will be able to offer prototype
VCU cards, manufactured by Indian company, after 2-3 months.
5. Railway Board on the recommendation of RDSO has considered M/s lndocen Electronic
Systems Pvt. Ltd. , Mumbai and M/s MEL Systems and Service Ltd., Chennai as
alternative sources for repair of power supply and signal conditioning cards subject to
condition that they develop required test jigs for card level functional tests. Both the firms
have collected required information from CLW to develop test jigs. M/s lndocen has
developed test jigs for these cards and is in a position to take up its repair. M/s. MEL
has requested for commitment of repair orders before they can take up development of
test jigs (vide letter No. PCR/CHN/2008-09/1908 dtd . 26.09.08) as it involves f inancial
expenditure. /\s per M/s lndocen and M/s MEL each test jig involves Rs. 3 to 4 lakhs of
expenditure. There are 29 types of cards and development of test jigs would require
investment of about Rs. 1 crore and therefore firms are keen to get commitment of order
before investment for any development.
6. M/s lndocen has furnished their offer for repair and rehabilitation of those cards for which
they have ready developed test jigs. The comparative repair and rehabilitation costs of
these cards of M/s lndocen and M/s BT has been tabulated and placed as Annexure-3. It
may be seen that both repair as well as rehabilitation cost for these cards, of M/s
lndocen, is comparatively less. Hence, in order to reduce the cost of repair, time of
repair and to improve the reliability of these cards, it is necessary to develop sources
other than TOT partners who can test these cards after repair/rehabilitation as per
OEM's requirements by developing test jigs. This would involve investment as
mentioned in para 5 above. Therefore only those firms who are interested for such
heavy investment and are capable of taking up such repair shall have to be considered
as a source for repair/rehabilitation of the cards of three phase locomotives.
7. As a result of expression of interest, issued in leading national news paper M/s Micron
Roorkee and M/s System Aids Bangalore have purchased STR but they have not
responded thereafter. M/s. Kaynes Technology India Pvt Ltd, Mysore has also
approached RDSO for repairing of Cards. M/s Kaynes Technology, Mysore was visited
 by RDSO officials for assessing their capacity-cum-capability for taking up such repair.
M/s Kaynes Technology Mysore has been found capable of repairing such cards and
has the capability for such investment.
As already explained above M/s lndocen, Mumbai has developed test jig for seven types
of cards whereas others are equally interested to develop such jigs after commitment of
orders by Railways. The necessary detail shall have to be furnished by CLW to M/s
Kaynes, Mysore as was furnished to M/s lndocen & M/s MEL Chennai for seven type of
cards. These firms can develop test jig fixture for other type of cards also after collecting
details from CLW.
RDSO has prepared guidelines (No. EUG/2008/01 , Rev. '0'. Nov'08) for
repair/rehabilitation of cards of three phase locomotives, to be used by Zonal Railways
for executing repair/rehabilitation contract. It is necessary that the firms furnish
investigation reports of each card after repair which have been indicated in the
guidelines, and is attached as Annexure-4.
10. Recommendations:
10.1 In view of above it is necessary to develop sources, other than OEM, for timely
repair/rehabilitation of cards at competitive price. It is recommended that Railways may
be nominated for awarding card repair contract on M/s MEL Chennai, M/s lndocen,
Mumbai and M/s Kaynes Mysore for limited quantity, say 10 cards each of 16 types
which includes type of cards indicated in para 2 and also 3 types of signal conditioning
cards for which test jig has already been developed by M/s lndocen. ·Guidelines may be
referred for details of types of the cards . It would be worthwhile to ·distribute the orders
on these firms so as to encourage them to develop test jigs for different types of cards,
as it will be used only for Indian Railway application.
10.2 Based on the performance evaluation of six months of repaired cards in the locomotive,
the developmental order can be further given to these firms for balance 13 types of
cards. These firms can be considered as regular source for repair/rehabilitation of a
particular type of card after their performance is found satisfactory in locomotive for a
period of six months.
10.3 It is recommended that rehabilitation of cards of three phase locomotives should be
taken up after six years as per work content defined in RDSO's guideline No.
EUG/2008/01, Rev.'O'. There are around 68 locomotives mostly from GMO and GZB,
which would require rehabilitation of cards on the age basis.

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1.0 CARD FAlLURES

1.1 Power Converter (SR)

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conditioning
board-SLG UAB630A36 A slot 4 4 5 8
Single
conditioning
2 board-NSC UAB630A91 B slot 8 10 6 3
Single
conditioning
3 board-ASC UAB630A93 C slot 2 3 6 3
Single routine
4 board ARB705801 0 slot 2 0 0 0 0
AS peripheral
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5 board XVA987C22 H slot 3 0 3 3 0
NS peripheral
6 board XVA986822 L slot 2 4 7 5 0
NS Controlle r/AS
7 Controller PPA988802 MN/IJ slot 17 14 27 49 51
7 18
GTO optical pulse
10 card AFB635808 12/34 slot 3 2 0
5 9
Single board
11 computer PPB622801 U slot 4
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6 9
Digital 1/0 board
12 computer URB1 77D 15 W slot 13 6 5
11 7

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13 Power Supply KUA915801 XYZ slot 4 3 4
14 Rack 2 0
15 Unknown 2 0 4 0 0 --

16 GUSP 04 03 07 06 03
17 Gate Unit 71 67 66 73 102

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2o' FRPCPY . 3.4% 2.0% 2.1 % 2.0% 2.0%

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Chopper
Controller/GG!WR
2 E Controller RDB472A01 F slot 3 0 2 0 5
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Inver
Controller/Aux.
3 Interface UAB476A0 1 G slot 2 0 0 0
4 Power Supply KUC153A01 3 18 9 23 36
5 Rack 6 4 8 2 8
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1.3 Control Electronics {VCU}

2 PPB624A01 U slot 3 8 4 8
Single routine
3 board ARB705801 E slot 0 2 2 4
ngleboard
4 computer PPB622801 G/N/S slot 8 7 10 8 9

UFB660A01

PPA425801
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11 Performance of different types of cards from 2005-06 to 2008-09 of

Gomohshednna~eha~s
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with in 4 year 4 years to
8 year
1. NS Controller/As Controller Card (PPA 988B02) 14 26

2. GUSP (GVA 587 AOl) 38 94

3. Digital I/0 Board (URB 177D 15) 1 13
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4. Gate Unit (KYA 924 DOl) 2 11

5. Power supply for SR (KUA915B01) 4 6

6. Power supply for BUR (KUC153A02) 19 21

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Cards
Name of PCB TypeofPCB Original Rate of repair of Rate of repair of
cost M/sBT
In Rs. In%
M/s Jndocen
JnR'i. . In%
1 Power Power Supply of KUA915BOI 340643 235538 69% 115000 34%
Supply SR
c-ards
Back plain Power KUC153A01 288626 175794 60% 98000 34%
Supply
Power Supply KVB993A01 45485 19852 43% 10000 22%
routing board
Power Supply of KUB92 1A01 179286 6517-l 36% 48000 27%
vcu
2 Signal Single conditioning UAB630A36 232587 50892 21% 43000 18%
Conditioni board-SLG
ng card Single conditioning UAB630A91 338178 55216 16% 45000 13%
board-NSC
Single conditioning UAB630A93 32 146 1 56774 17% 45000 14%
board-ASC
Average 37% 23%

Rate for rehabilitation submitted by Mls BT& M/s Indocen

SN Type of Name of PCB Type of P CB Original Rate of Rate of

Cards cost rehabilitation of rehabilitation of M/s
M/sBT Jndocen
In Rs. In%
1 Power Power Supply of KUA915B01 340643 The cost of 60000 18%
Supply SR rehabilitation of
cards complete VCU rack
Back plain Power KUC153A01 288626 submitted by M/s BT 45000 16%
Supply is 18 lakhs + 12.36
Power Supply KVB993AOI 45485 taxes. Which is 42 % - -
routing board taking the cost of
Power Supply of KUB921A01 179286 new vcu as 48 22000 12%
vcu lakhs. M/s BT
2 Signal Single conditioning UAB630A36 232587 advised verbally that 25000 11%
Conditioni board-SLG similar logic shall be
ng card Single conditioning UAB630A91 338178 applicable to other 25000 7%
board-NSC cards also.
Single conditioning UAB630A93 321461 25000 8%
board-ASC
Average 42% 12%
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GOVERNl\'IENT OF INDIA
MJNISTRY OF RAILWAYS .

GUIDELINES

FOR

REPAIR/REHABILITATION OF ELECTRONIC CARDS/MODULES

OF

3-PHASE ELECTRIC LOCOMOTNES

Guideline No. EL/G/2008/01, Rev.'O'

NOVEMBER 2008

ISSUED BY:

ELECTRICAL DIRECTORATE
RESEARCH DESIGNS AND STANDARDS ORGANISATION
MANAK NAGAR, LUCKNOW - 226011
1.0 Introduction:

Indian Railways imported 22 WAG9 locomotives and 11 WAP5

locomotives in 1997-98 from Mjs. ABB, Switzerland. Later on, CLW
started the manufacturing of these locomotives by procuring Power
Converter, Auxiliary Converter & Control Electronics from ABB,
Switzerland. These equipments were indigenised later on by Mjs. BT,
Vadodara, M/s. NELCO, M/s. BHEL and M/s. CGL through transfer
of technology. There are 29 types of cards, 113 in Nos. (including GU
& GUSP) in one locomotive, as per details given below:

Power Converter Cards:

conditioning board-NSC UAB630A91 B slot

conditioning board-ASC UAB630A93 C slot
routine board ARB705B01 D slot
peripheral board XVA987C22 H slot
peripheral board XVA986B22 L slot
PPA988B02* MN/IJ slot
I/0 board UAB514B33 S slot
redundant bus coupler UFB701A01 R slot
AFB635B08 12/34 slot
board computer -SLG PPB622B01 U slot
IfO board computer URB177Dl5 W slot
KUA915B01 XYZ slot
GUA 587A01
Unit Power supply KYA 924DD01
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. onverter Cards:

1 Single Bus Coupler UFB 701A01 B slot

2 Controller board PPB471A02 CD slot
Chopper Controller I GG / WRE
3 Controller RDB472A01 F slot
4 Inver Controller fAux. Interface UAB476A01 G slot
I slot
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5 Power Supply routing board KVB993A01
6 Back plain Power Supply KUC153A01 -
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Control Electronics Cards (VCUl):

1 Power Supply KUB921A01 ABf CD slot

2 Signal routine board ARB705B01 E slot
Single board computer-
3 (FLG 1 / STBI / HBB 1) PPB622B01 G/N/S slot
4 ~alog I/ 0 board UAB514B33 F slot
5 Display computer (DDAl) PPB908A01 HI slot
6 Digital IIO board URB512D15 J I LIOIQ slot
7 Bus administrator-FBVl PPB626B01 T slot
8 Multiple redundant bus coupler UFB660A01 W slot
9 Passive temperature sensor XBC029 K slot
10 ifrain. bus interface LAA424 C01 X slot
11 Train bus administrator PPA425B01 YZ slot

Control Electronics Cards (VCU2):

1 Power Supply KUB921A01 AB/CD slot

2 Diagnostic computer PPB624A01 U slot
3 Signal routine board ARB705B01 E slot
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Single board computer-
4 (FLG2 I STB2 I HBB2) PPB622B01 GIN/ S slot
5 Analog If 0 board UAB514B33 F slot
6 Display computer (DDA2)
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PPB908A01 H slot
7 Digital I/ 0 board URB512D15 JfL/0 /Q slot
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8 Bus administrator-FBV2 PPB626B01 T slot
9 Multiple redundant bus coupler UFB660A01 W slot
10 Passive temperature sensor XBC029 I slot
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f/ 2.0 General guidelines. :

Electric loco sheds shall issue the PCBs, or modules of three
phase locomotives for repair/rehabilitation to firm identified by RDSO
only. The firm, identified by RDSO, shall develop test jigs for card level
functional testing either in advance or after getting orders. The firm
shall collect the requisite information from CLW to develop test jigs for
card level functional test. The card for repair shall be issued by the
shed only after the firm develops the test jigs and is certified by RDSO
representative. In case the repair is taken up by the firm for the first
time for specific type of card, initially one card shall be issued to the
firm for repair against indemnity bond/ security deposit of an amount
equal to the cost of the card. This repaired card will be tested in the
locomotive for its compatibility and once it is found in order the
balance order for that specific type of card shall be executed by the
firm. Similar procedure shall be followed for all types of cards. The
detailed procedure for repair and rehabilitation is explained in
following Para.

3.0 Procedw·e for repairing/rehabilitation of PCBs:

3.1 Issue of PCBs or modules to Repair Agency

Electric loco sheds shall issue the PCBs or modules properly placed in
Anti Static packing. ·Following documents shall be issued:
(a) Type, Type Identification Number, Make and Serial Number
(b) Locomotive in which failed.
(c) Date of commissioning.
(d) Brief details of failure and available investigations of the shed.
(e) Accompanying Diagnostic Data Set (DDS) downloaded from the
locomotive in which the PCB or module has failed (both hard
copy and soft copy).

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3.2 Receipt by repair agency:

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agency, the accompanying information about the unit shall be
verified and receipt acknowledged. The acknowledgement will be
kept on record by the Electric loco sheds, linking its reference in
the master register.
3.3 Repair/Rehabilitation procedure:
(AJ Rehabilitation
The purpose of rehabilitation is to prevent failure of PCB due to
aging of components on line. After failure investigation of failed
PCBs, it has been found that mainly three components i.e.
electrolytic capacitors, optical transmitters/receivers and EPROMs
are getting defective in majority of cases. Thus three components
given below are invariably required to be replaced by new.
(a) Replacement of electrolytic capacitors.
(b) Replacement of optical transmitters and receivers.
(c) Replacement of EPROMs.
(d) Replacement of Fibre optic cable
The time period and type of cards to be rehabilitated shall be
advised by RDSO separately .
(B) Repair
On receipt of the defective units, the main function of the repair
agency is to identify the defective component, replace the same and
test the unit for its proper functioning. For doing these basic
primitives, a series of operations may have to be done based on the
complexity of the failed units and the nature of failure and would
vary from unit to unit. It is necessary to properly investiga te and
identify defective component which will require replacement. The
repair agency is required to furnish the complete investiga tion
report along with the component replaced to respective sheds for

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each PCB separately. In order to ensure consistency in the

process, the following procedure shall be adopted:-
3.3.1 Cleaning: Cleaning of PCB by a suitable cleaner shall be done
prior to repair and rehabilitation to remove dust accumulated on
the PCB.
3.3.2 Visual Inspection: Visual Inspection shall be done to examine the
PCB card for any external abnormality such as
damage/overheating of any component or track.
3.3.3 PCB I Module Functional Test
The PCB or module, needing further diagnostics and rework will be
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tested in the function test jigs designed for that type of PCB or
module, as per the TOT documents. After functional tests, either of
the two situations may arise viz. exact trouble shooting successful
or exact trouble shooting unsuccessful. If the troubleshooting is
unsuccessful, the PCBjmodule is sent to the In-circuit test Jig
(ICT) for component level troubleshooting. If the trouble shooting is
possible at card level functional test, then it directly goes for re-
work.
3.3.4 Remove coating & ICT
If it is found necessary to do ICf for component level
troubleshooting, the conformal coating is first removed to get
access to the test pads in the PCB. There after, it is mounted in the
ICT jig for trouble shooting.

3.3.5 Replacement & Repair

The identified component required to be replaced is removed. In its
place, new components, of same type/make or as per QMPL or
Original Bill of Materials or as approved by RDSO shall be used.
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f? 3.3.6 Function test after repair/rehabilitation

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After the repair ;rehabilitation is carried out, the PCB or the

module shall be tested in the respective card level function test jig
to reaffirm that the unit is healthy with reworked component.
3 .3. 7 Cleaning & Re-coatiil.g
Once the reworked unit passes the function test, it is cleaned and
the conformal coating is reapplied .
3.3.8 Inspection after repair/Rehabilitation
After the repair/ rehabilitation is carried out, the PCB or the
module shall be tested in the respective card level function test jigs
to reaffirm that the unit is healthy with reworked component.
The railways representative and firm's representative shall witness
the functional test. The test jigs used shall be developed as per the
TOT documents. The firm however after developing functional level
test jig for the purpose, should get approval of RDSO. The results
of the functional test shall be recorded jointly by both
representatives.
3.3.10 System level functional test in loco at shed:
The cards, after reaching to electric loco shed, shall be provided in
a working loco for testing. If any problem is encountered during
loco testing, the card shall be sent back to repairing agency. The
cards found O.K. in system level testing at shed shall be cleared for
use.
4.0 Purchase of Components:
Components used for repair/rehabilitation of PCBs shall be of
same make/sources or only from Qualified Manufacture Part List
or as approved by RDSO . Documentary evidence of purchase of
components from sources approved by RDSO shall be submitted if
demanded by I.R.

5.0 Handling & transport

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The PCB or module, as the case may be, shall be packed. properly
to avoid arw transit damage. The PCBs and modules shall be
packed in anti-static packing. All the investigations and findings
during the repair process shall be well documented and
accompanied with the repaired/rehabilitated unit. The repair
agency shall collect and deliver the PCB cards from Electric loco
sheds. The responsibility of packing, handling and transport from
and to respective loco sheds lies with repair agency.
6.0 Warranty: The repaired/rehabilitated PCB Cards shall be covered
under warranty of 12 months from the date of fitment. The cards
failed under warranty shall be collected from loco sheds and shall
be delivered with in 45 days after repair.

Note: The guidelines for repairI rehabilitation of PCB cards as above

should be read in conjunction with Schedule of Technical Requirement
issued by RDSO in March 2008. The guidelines given above are purely
indicative and should not be treated as conditions of contract. The other
aspects like payment conditions, penalty clauses, delivery schedule etc.
not covered above will have to be defmed by work awarding authority at
the time of awarding contract.

7. 0 Definitions:
(it IR means Indian Railways
(iiJ RDSO means Research Design and Standard Organisation
(iii) CLW means Chittaranjan Locomotive Works
(iv) s.-.DEE/TRS means Sr. Divisional Electrical Engineer.
(v) PCB means various printed circuit boards used in the three phase
locomotive in traction converter, auxiliary converter and control
electronics for carrying out different control functions. These are
provided in racks (also called card cages) and are of 6U format,
multi-layered employing SMD cum THT technology. Various types
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of PCBs used in three phase locomotives and covered under the

scope of this contract are defined in clause 4.0 of this document.
(vi) Electronic modules means electronic equipment packed in the
independent housing and meant for a specific function. These
modules are used in the traction converter, auxiliary converter and
control electronics.
(x) Backplane means the printed circuit board used in the rear of a
PCB card cage {rack) for interconnection of various PCBs,
including the discrete wiring.
(xi) Electric Loco Shed means three phase electric locomotives user
Shed
(xii) OEM means original manufacturer of the PCB under consideration
(xv) SMD means surface mount device, which is a technology for
populating the electronic component on the PCBs. The d evices are
soldered on the surface of the PCB for compactness.
(xvi) THT means through hole technology process for populating
electronic components on the PCB. The pins go through the holes
provided on the PCBs and soldered on the other side.
(Xxi) QMPL means Qualified manufacture part list.
(xxii) TOT means transfer of technology.
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~~RAILWAY BOARD)

No. 2000/Elect(TRS)/113/2 Pt. New Delhi, dated 15.12.08

Managing Director
KRCL
Belapur Bhava n, Plot no.6,
Sector-1 1,CBD Bela pur
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SUB : Nomination of different types of electric rolling stock for

finalization of fitment schemes of ACD and accessories .
Ref : KRCL's letter no.KR/CO/EL/4/3(ACD)/5 dtd 09.06.08.

The request of M/s KRCL, received vide letter under reference, for nominating
different types of electric rolling stock for fin alizing fitment schemes of ACD has been
examined in consultation with Signal dte and Board (ML) have ag reed for fin alization of
frtrn ent schemes on the following electric rolling stocks at the specified sheds
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Bo0rd (ML) has further desired that the trials on electric rolling stock shou!d DC
done with new specifications of ACD only.

KRCL is advised to expedite finalization of fi tment schemes on elect ric rolling

stocks in consultation with RDSO accordingly .

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 GOVERNMENT Of INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(RAILWAY BOARD)

No. 2007/Eiect {TRS)/138/9 Pt. New Delhi, Dated 16.12.08

Director General ( Elect)

RDSO,
f'1anak Nagar,
h~~k.r.1 ow

Sub: Repair/Rehabilitation of electronic cards (PCBs) of Three phase

electric locos
Ref: RDSO letter no. EL/ 11.5.5/8 dated 28.11.08.

The proposal of RDSO received vide letter under reference for repair/ rehabilitation
of electronic cards (PCB) has been examined. Considering the requirement of Zonal Railways
and recommendations furnished by RDSO, Board (ML) have decided as under:

(i) Rehabilitation of electronic PCB cards of t hree phase electric locos should be
taken up after every six years as per the work content ddined in RDSO's
guidelines no. EL/G/2.008/01, Rev.'O'.
( ii) In order to develop additional sources for repair 1 rehabilitation of electronic PCB
cards other than TOT partners/OEM, RDSO has already assessed
capacity/capability of 3 firms viz. M/s MELSS, Chennai, M/s Jndocen, Mumbai and
M/s Kaynes, Mysore and found them capa ble for undertaki ng such work.
ECRiy is nominated to award developmental repair/rehabilitation contract of
10 cards of each of the following 16 types of PCBs on each of these three firms
for repair/ rehabilitation observing various commercial formalities/procedures for
CR, ECR, NR & SCR as per t he distribution on each of the firms as under:

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(iii) These firms shall be considered as regular sources for repair/rehabifitat£ ,_

of these PCBs after the performance of repaired 1 rehabilita ted PCBs is
found satisfactory in service for a period of at feast 6 months . RDSO may
consider development contract for the remaining 13 types of cards on
similar lines thereafter.

ECR shall be advised to float developmental tender accordingly and award

contract to meet the requirc;menl of all the fou r Zonal Rail ways. viz . CR, ECR, NR and SCR
ensuring the cond ition thaL tile firms shall submit detailed investigation report of each
card to the consignee. However, before award of contract, ECR may obtain confirmation
of availability of funds for undc:rt ;.J J..ing repair/rehabilitation work from the respective
Railways.

While each Zonal Railway will get tile work done independently from the firms for their
quantities of PCBs, the payment shall be released by ECR only after receipt of con firmation
from the respective Railways of the delivery of satisfactorily repaired I rehabilitated PCB
cards along with investigation report.

RDSO is advised to issue necessary instructions to concerned Zo nal Railways

accord ingly.

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GOVERNMENT Of INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(RAILWAY BOARD)

No. 2007/Eiect (TRS)/1 38/9 Pt. New Delhi, Dated 16.12.08

Director General (Elect)

RDSO,
Hanak Nagar,
h<J.~kno~

Sub: Repair/Reh abilitation of electronic cards (PCBs) of Three phase

electric locos
Ref: RDSO letter no. EL/11.5.5/8 dated 28. 11.08.

The proposal of RDSO received vide letter under reference for repair/ rehabilitation
of electronic ca rds (PCB) has been examined. Considering the requirement of Zonal Railways
and recommendations furnished by RDSO, Board (ML) have decided as under:

(i) Rehabilitation of electronic PCB cards of three phase electric locos should be
taken up after every six years as per the work con tent ddined in RDSO's
guidelines no . EL/G/2.008/01, Rev.'O'.
(ii) In order to develop additional sources for repair f rehabil itation of electronic PCB
cards other than TOT partners/OEM, RDSO has already assessed
capacity/capability of 3 firms viz. M/s MELSS, Chennai, M/s I ndocen, Mumbai and
M/s Kaynes, Mysore and found them capable for undertaking such work.
ECRiy is nominated to award developmental repair/rehabilitation contract of
10 cards of each of the following 16 types of PCBs on each of these three firms
for repair/ rehabilitation observing various commercia l formalities/procedures for
CR, ECR, NR & SCR as per the distribution on each of the firms as under:

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of these PCBs after the performance of repaired 1 rehabilitated PCBs is
found satisfactory in service for a period of at least 6 months. RDSO may
consider development contract for t he remaining 13 types of cards on
similar lines thereafter.

ECR shall be advised to float developmental tender accordingly and award

contract to meet the req ui r~ment of all the four Zonal Ra ilways. viz . CR, ECR, NR and SCR
ensuring the condition thal the firms shall submit detailed investigation report of each
card to the consignee. However, before award of contract, ECR may obta in con firmation
of availability of funds for und(:rt;J!-.ing repair/rehabilitation work from the respective
Railways.

While each Zonal Railway will get tile work done independently from the firm s for their
quantities of PCBs, the payment shall be released by ECR only after receipt of confirmation
from the respective Railways of the delivery of satisfactorily repaired I rehabilitated PCB
cards along with investigation repott.

RDSO is advised to issue necessary instructions to concerned Zonal Railways

accordingly.

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Dir. Elect. Engg. (RS)
Railway Board
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