It was indeed possible...

It’s all about imagineering.

D.R.M.Central RailwayNagpur 440 001

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A rare photograph of the Nagpur Railway Station in early 1920’s. This station was built using the locally available Saoner sand stones.

Dedicated to 15,700 strong‘Team Nagpur’

Anyone who lives within their means, suffers from a lack of imagination

Oscar Wilde

INDEX

Nagpur – The Orange City 4 - 7Nagpur Station – Where India Crosses 8 - 23 Heritage Station Building – Glory Restored Buland - NG Heritage Steam loco – The lost Jewel The New Façade On Eastern Side The New Home Platform On Eastern Side Escalators New Waiting Longue Narrow Gauge Connection Nagpur Station - Journey To the ‘World Class’ Has Really BegunAjni Has Seen All 24 - 31 Ajni Railway Colony Ajni Health Unit Rail Boulevard Electric Loco Shed, Ajni - Adarsh Station Wardha - Sewagram – Gandhiji’s Rural experiment lab. 32 - 33 Why Gandhiji chose Wardha- SewagramOther Stations – New Look 34 - 35 Betul Parasia Barbatpur DhamangaonInfrastructure – faster upgradation 36 - 45 Nagpur RRI - Commissioning - A Surprisingly Pleasant Experience Conversion of Goods Sheds from half rake length to full rake

length New Private Freight Terminals Execution of Traffic Facility Works in the same year of sanction Ajni – development as terminus Wardha – Extension of PF-3 by 3 coaches Speeding up of the deposit works of state agencies Spandan – State of the Art Control Office Parasia – Chhindawara – One Train Only system to Absolute

block Working system Ballarsha Yard Remodelling DRM Office – A new identity Satpura ClubInnovations And Imagineering 46 - 49 UMLC Counsellors Switching over to full ECS Earning Contract Module Bio-Metric Attendance First Solid state electronics interlocking - At Bharatwada Station Safety Superstar Awards Materials Management Information System (MMIS) Rail Kala Sangam

The Customer is King 50 - 57 Base kitchens at Nagpur & Ballarshah - Transformation

to World Class Nagpur Retiring Rooms – Rebranding as Maharaja Retiring

Rooms First ever special train from Nagpur Exclusive Waiting Room for ladies Nagpur Station Mechanised Cleaning Hope : Help On the spot to Passengers in Emergency Vidarbhachi Ladki – Sweagram express Novel Coach Indicator/Coach Guidance System Public information system Courtesy Seminars For Front-line-staff Security System World Class Station Development possibility on East side Employees are customers too 58 - 63 Running rooms & lobbies - A home away from home Gunjan – an auditorium with difference ASTHA – A Mile-stone in staff grievance redressal Divisional Railway Hospital Nagpur – Total Transformation

through SEHATCost Cutting – The Survival Tool 64 - 71 Stalling Of Stallings Increase In use of 3-phase locos Traction Energy Conservation

Rs. 1.56 Cr. saving in Engergy expenditure with investment of Rs. 9.8 lacs

Ghat Section Working PSR Relaxations Drastic Reduction In OT Operational Efficiency Elimination of tanker water supply at Nagpur Stoppage Of The Coverage Of OBHS Trains By CTS Successful Outsourcing Of Services Surrendering Of Posts Common/Mini Line Boxes and outsourcing of Loading/Unloading

activitiesThe New Paradigm of Operations : Nagpur – Ajni bypass 72 - 75Performance is paramount 76 - 77Heavy Rain and the aftermath 78 - 83Team Nagpur – There is no “I” in it 84 - 85Down Memory Lane 86 - 87Bouquets & Brickbats 88 - 89Media Speak 90 - 93

Introduction and AcknowledgementsIR's legacy is so stupendous and its track record, barring some recent issues, so brilliant that, carrying on the baton forward, even at Divisional level, equally well, against all odds and expectations is nothing less than an ordeal. IR is having the distinction of a much superior work culture. This may be due to the inherent requirement of discipline and coordination among various organisational components which together produce rail transportation. Thus for any team to get noticed in such a setup, really remains a challenge.

Background of this book, has thus been set in that legacy- more than a century and a half old and yet continuing ever stronger

As part of the same tradition, this humble effort of Team Nagpur attempts to bring out the outcome of a sincere Team Work, in the adverse circumstances of fund shortage, vacancies, super saturated Line capacities, rising revenue expenses and shrinking outlays and ever increasing expectations from Passengers, Public, Staff, Unions etc. Where adversities and constraints were taken as opportunities and expectations as challenges. More stress was given to output and outcome than outlays. Every possible effort was made to recycle and reuse anything and everything from water and wood to steel and structures. While Cost Cutting was a Mission whether by downsizing, rightsizing, outsourcing, energy conservation. Or by increasing efficiency by increasing speeds, removing restrictions (without costs), maximising asset utilisation and minimising failures, stallings etc. Increasing earning was a relentless pursuit using any and every opportunity from Passenger and Freight services to ticket checking and publicity. Infra building was guided by goals of utility, quality, speedier execution & utmost economy and even without cost - a work like 4km long Bypass Line from Nagpur to Ajni with bi-directional signalling, actually a 3rd line, really came without cost by merely executing already sanctioned works simultaneously accommodating this facility entailing no extra cost. Several path breaking initiatives were taken by the Division within its limited resources, like introduction of Nagpur starting Specials for the first time ever, using lie over rakes, Computerisation of Commercial Earning Contracts management, which received an award of Rs 50,000/- from FC, being an innovation to be implemented all over IR, as also deployment of 'UMLC Safety Counsellors' again for the very first time' which was later adopted by several other divisions and Railways etc. The most innovative Divisional initiative of course, was long pending commissioning of Nagpur RRI without N.I. and without much traffic disruption, in the backdrop of catastrophic apprehensions. Thus, earning for the Division not only appreciations, but a rare Rs 2 lakh award from CRB and Rs 5 lakh award from GM, enabling all Team Members to have customised dial watches as mementoes. Several

important works got completed within same year of sanction, enabling Division to receive the newly instituted 'GM's Shield for Speedier Execution of Works' in 2013. Quite a lot of 'Innovative Imagineering' had to be at work apart from plain engineering.

However, the real emphasis was on quality of services delivered, whether to an external customer or an internal one. World Class Base Kitchens at Nagpur & Ballarshah, rebranded 'Maharaja Retiring Room' at Nagpur HOPE(Help On-the-spot to the Passengers in Emergency) or 320-Seater state-of-the-art Gunjan Auditorium constructed creatively, Total Transformation of Nagpur Divisional Hospital or ASTHA (Assistance to the Staff Through Instant Action) which rendered more than 31000 time bound services to the staff in two years through Personnel Branch, and so on. Idea here is, not at all to list out achievements, but only to underline the fact that, it is ordinary people who give extraordinary performance in an enabling atmosphere and people do rise to calibrated higher expectations at times. Credit for the same is theirs, but the real beneficiaries are the users and the system.

Remarkable mutual concern and accommodation was shown by all departments, which is the hallmark of railway working and rather an inescapable need. An atmosphere of concern instead of complaints, went a long way in Team Working. It was so heartening, seeing individual bright officers going beyond mundane departmentalism, even when they were under pressure to act otherwise. In a way its a challenge for a DRM to integrate with each department’s working and to be aware of their strengths, weaknesses, pains and potential so much, so that each one makes him privy to its pains and pleasures. Friday Meetings with BOs were a delight with business lunch menus and Cafe Coffee Day Coffee from the machine installed in office, which all BOs could tap anytime, at hardly any cost, incidentally. My only wish is that, each Team Member, including myself carries these lessons and experiences over to their next Teams, as we perpetually work in teams, one after another, that ‘It Was Indeed Possible’ to deliver something, where expectations were so low in the face of daunting pessimism, helplessness and hopelessness, which can be a source of little consolation and confidence as we go along. Also this effort may, perhaps, give an interesting insight, to those who care to glance through these pages.

There were many ups, but of course a few downs. However, given the positive momentum they could be negotiated well. Its said, the real test of a team lies in the fact, that how lightly, pleasantly and stress freely it carries its responsibility and yet delivers. Series of awards, shields, unbelievable no. and quantum of group cash awards (over Rs.55 lacs in two years) from MR/MOSR/CRB/GM so generously and appreciatively sanctioned, public and media appreciation and their indulgence to overlook several obvious shortcomings, and above all a higher moral of 15,700 Railwaymen & Women

of the division, their wholesome feelings clearly visible in their uplooking performance graph etc. were little testimonies of the same. ASTHA to staff, HOPE to passengers and SEHAT to patients, all delivered, without any distress. Handing over of awards to individual staff at the porch in the morning when staff gather to start the day magnified their impact, particularly 'Safety Superstar Awards' given instantly for spotting safety risk. As a result, Division received the GM's Efficiency Shields, for the Overall Best Performing Division, for both consecutive years along with several other departmental shields. Nagpur, CR, was earlier also a better division, having received the GM’s overall efficiency shield in previous two consecutive years, under my predecessor and therefore, doing better was even, otherwise a challenge. The division was also bestowed with ‘Rail Mantri Rajat - Padak’ handed over by CRB on 12.11.2013 in Rail Bhavan and prestigious “National Energy Conservation Award” handed over by Hon‘ble President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee on 16.12.2013 in Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.

Really heartening, was the support and cooperation, voluntarily coming forward from both the Unions and other Associations. No endeavour can succeed unless the people at the cutting edge, generally think and act alike and develop commitment towards common goals. Personal rapport with Union representatives was particularly helpful in this regard. DRM's secretariat functioned efficiently amongst all pulls, pressures, deadlines, and that was an strength. “My heartfelt thanks to each and every teammate present & past, and all those spread over length and breadth of the division, and whose names couldn't appear here due to space constraint, for being so constructively and willingly cooperative and collaborative. My best wishes to them”. Above all it was generous help and support of HQrs particularly GM, AGM and all PHODs which enabled the Divn. To achieve what it has. My tenure started in Oct ’11 with Shri Kul Bhushan, as GM, C. Rly. His initial tips, guidance and counselling based on his profound experience were very handy. After elevation of Shri Kul Bhushan as Member Electrical, Rly. Board in Nov. ’11, Shri Subodh Jain took over as GM, C. Rly. His inspiring leadership and all round support at every step and his deep involvement with every facet of working, made the real difference not only to Nagpur Divn. but the entire C. Rly. as one could see. By the time he left in April ’13, foundation of our performance was laid. Shri B. P. Khare, the new GM, C. Rly. continued the strong support to the Division, helping it cope up with unforeseen flooding and breaches, successfully and admirably. The entire division and I personally feel grateful for these generously affectionate gestures. Our profound regards to the entire HQrs. and hearty best wishes. Last but not the least, it was, the untiring efforts of Shri S. G. Raut/LI and Shri P. T. Shende/PS, and D. D. Sharma of Headliners wich was instrumental in putting this book together so well.

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Brijesh Dixit, DRM, Nagpur in his office

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Nagpur draws its name from the river which flows through the city in the

serpentine path and it is, therefore, named Nag. Even the seal of Nagpur

Municipal Corporation depicts a Nag (Cobra) in the water of a river.

The city is dotted with natural and man-made lakes with Ambazari lake

being the largest. Other natural lakes include Gorewada lake and

Telangkhedi lake. Sonegaon lake along with Gandhisagar Lake are

man-made lakes created by city’s historical rulers. Nag river, along with

nallahs form the natural drainage pattern for the city. Nagpur is known

for its greenery and was judged as the cleanest and second greenest in

India after Chandigarh in 2013.

Nagpur was founded by the Bakht Buland Shah, a prince of Gond

Kingdom in 17th century and later became a part of the Maratha Empire

under the Royal Bhonsale dynasty in 1751. The British East India

Company took over Nagpur in the 19th century and made it the capital

of the Central Provinces and Berar in 1861.

The advent of the Great Indian Peninsula Railway (GIPR) in Nagpur, in

1867 spurred its development as a trade centre. History tells, Grain riots

in the city of Nagpur had begun in 1869. Though there was no famine in

Nagpur, the prices of grain were very high due to famine in the adjoining

areas, in the north around Jabalpur and in the North East around

Rajnandgaon and Raipur. Large scale relief was offered under

work-for-pay schemes. Mortality, both from starvation and

accompanying epidemics, was very high: approximately 1 million people

are thought to have died as a result of the famine. Presence of so many

lakes in Nagpur city, probably had some connection to such famines.

It is said that some NG Railway Lines came up around Nagpur as relief

works.

After the first reorganisation of states, the city lost its status as the capital

city. However, following the informal "Nagpur Pact" between political

leaders, it was made the second Capital of Maharashtra.

NAGPURThe Orange City

Ambazari Lake

‘Zero Mile Pillar’ in Nagpur City

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Nagpur is known as “Orange City” owing to the area around it being the

large scale producer of this tropical juicy fruit. The city is surrounded by

orange orchards and homes its wholesale market, which is just adjacent

to Nagpur station. Railway lines pass through orchards and present

enchanting sights. Even, Cotton Market being located next to Nagpur

station may not be a coincidence, as both orange & cotton must be “bulk

commodities” at that time and their markets needed to be close to

Railway station for transportation. The cotton market has now been

converted into vegetable market, as the bulk market of cotton has been

shifted out of the city.

Nagpur has also earned several other nick names. One of the most

famous being “Zero Mile” city as it lies at the geographical centre of the

country with the ‘Zero Mile Pillar’ placed right at the geographical centre

of India.

Nagpur is also called the "Tiger Capital of India" as it connects

many tiger reserves in India to rest of the country and the world.

It is surrounded by number of wild life sanctuaries of International

repute like Tadoba, Kanha, Pench etc. Dense forests of this area were so

famous that the well known British author, Rudyard Kipling chose this

area as his inspiration for several forest books he authored. ‘Jungle Book’,

a collection of his stories was amongst them.

The Seeonee (pronounced as Seoni), a place near Nagpur was closely

associated with Kipling.

Nagpur has some grand old churches. High quality teak timber from

these forests is popular as CP teak, and is famous for use in high quality

furniture and building work.

Another very distinctive feature of the city and region known as

‘Vidarbha’ is, very hot and dry summers. Maximum ambient temperature

hovers around 500 C. for weeks, due to being located close to ‘Tropic of

Cancer’. At the end, arrival of monsoon provides real pleasant relief.

Perhaps, it is intense heating of this tropical region of India which sucks

“monsoon clouds” to Indian Peninsula from high seas, where they are

formed.

Wild life in the area was so dense that, as per

folklore, a Pointsman of a station near Amla

had to spend a whole winter night up at the

signal post where he climbed to light the

signal lamp in the evening, and in the mean-

while a Tiger reached the foot of the post.

Futala Lake SFS Church, one of the Grand Old churches of Nagpur

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NAGPUR STATIONWhere India Crosses

Nagpur Station 1925

‘Diamond Crossing’ – at Nagpur station. Thanks to Mr. Subodh Jain, Member Engineering, Railway Board, crippling 10 kmph speed restrictions have now been removed/ relaxed after introduction of its innovative design named ‘POLARIS’.

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Although Railway in India was born at Mumbai (earlier

Bombay) in 1853, it quickly established a direct connection

with Vidarbha because of large cotton growing areas here.

Within 14 years of its inception, railways reached Nagpur in the

year 1867. Further development of railway network in

Vidarbha took place to facilitate transportation of cotton

grown here to textile mills of England. These mills in England at

that time were leading the industrial revolution.

The Provincial Government of the Central Province on the

recommendation of the Famine Commission constructed

Nagpur - Chhatisgarh Railway. This was a MG Line whose

construction began in 1878 and was completed in 1882.

Bengal – Nagpur Railway Company was formed in 1887 which

took over Nagpur – Chhattisgarh Railway and converted it into

broad gauge. It further extended the line and joined it with the

network of the East Indian Railway at Asansol. This was the

fore-runner of erstwhile South Eastern Railway, which has now

been trifurcated into South Eastern Railway, East Coast Railway

and South East Central Railway.

Nagpur - Bhusawal line was doubled in the period 1918 - 1922.

Around the same time GIP Railway completed Itarsi – Betul

section in 1913, Betul – Amla in 1914, Narkher – Nagpur in

1923 and Amla – Narkher in 1924. Thus Nagpur was placed

right at the junction of North - South and East - West corridors.

Coincidentally, both North - South & East - West, railway as well

as road corridors cross here. Hazira – Kolkatta National

Highway no. 6 and Kanyakumari – Varanasi National highway

no. 44 (earlier NH 7) also cross at Nagpur within a few hundred

Nagpur Station in October, 2013

meters from Nagpur station. No wonder it is called the ‘Zero

Mile City’, meaning it is the geographical centre of India.

Thus, Nagpur is ‘Where India Crosses’.

Unique feature of Nagpur station is the “Diamond Crossings”

between North-South & East-West corridors of IR, located at

the North of the station.

Diamond Crossings being very delicate spot in the track, entail

speed restrictions which were crippling 10 kmph in both

directions earlier. Original design of these crossings was with

wooden sleepers. Non availability of wooden sleepers on IR

subsequently compounded the problems.

Shri Subodh Jain, present Member Engineering, Railway Board,

who was then Principal Chief Engineer, Central Railway

developed a very innovative design of these crossings and got

the same fabricated at Manmad Engineering Workshop. With

the introduction of modified Diamond Crossings now the

speed restriction has been fully relaxed for one line and

partially relaxed for other lines offering great operational

advantage. The new design has been named as ‘Polaris’.

The black cotton soil of the Vidarbha region has been a

nightmare of the Permanent Way engineers throughout the

history. Intensive heating during summer produces severe

cracks leading to puncturing of ballast. During rains, when the

soil gets wet it swells. This cycle produces significant Cross

Level variations in the track giving sleepless nights to

engineers. The situation has improved after introduction of

Concrete sleepers, in place of wooden and metal sleepers, with

thicker ballast cushion, yet it needs a lot of extra care.

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Heritage staion building GLORY RESTORED

The beautiful heritage structure of Nagpur Railway station was

inaugurated in 1925 and is a monument of pride for Nagpur as

well as Central Railway. This grand, Pink Sand Stone Building, is

an engineering marvel and a site to behold. It is witness to

manifold increase in passenger traffic year after year, with

about 1 lac daily foot falls at present. Over a period of time, all

the beautiful arches and walls were covered with advertise-

ments, banners, posters, loose wires, switch boards, etc. This

has been cleared to re-discover the original beauty of this

magnificent building. The beauty of the arches, murals and the

facade, have been highlighted by skilful lighting.

EARLIER PHOTOGRAPHS OF NAGPUR RAILWAY STATION BEFORE RESTORATION

BULAND : NG Heritage Steam loco THE LOST JEWEL

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This loco was in service in Pulgaon – Arvi NG section of Nagpur

Division up to June'86 when traction was converted into diesel. The

NG passenger train running in this section and other NG sections of

adjacent Bhusawal division are popularly known as ‘Shakuntala’

though it is not an official name.

After decommissioning, the loco was lying abandoned in Ajni Yard.

After its chance discovery, it was taken to Wagon Repair Shop, Ajni

for repair, rehabilitation and restoration to its old glory before

installation in the west side circulating area of Nagpur Station on a

beautiful pedestal.

Shakuntala Express standing at Arvi

BULAND : Restoring a part of our heritage

ZP-5 category, Narrow Gauge Steam Locomotive ‘Buland’, adorning the precincts of ornate sandstone, heritage building of Nagpur Railway Station. It was installed on 21st August, 2012, in an impressive ceremony including a scintillating sound & light show. This locomotive was built in 1954 by M/s Nesmith Wilson & Co. Ltd and it served the Nagpur Division of Central Railway from 1955 to 1986.

The curtains went up on the ‘Beats’ of catchy tunes and ‘Beams’ of laser.

GM, C.Rly. Shri Subodh Jain, CME, C.Rly. Shri W. K. Pradhan, DRM, SECR, Nagpur Shri S. L. Verma, Mayor, Nagpur Dr. Anil Sole, Collector, Nagpur, Shri Saurabh Rao, in the above photograph, immediately after the unveiling ceremony were among several other dignatories viz. Air Marshal Jagdish Chandra, Police Commissioner, Shri Ankush Dhanvijai, Divisional Commissioner Shri B. V. Gopal Reddy, Chairman NIT, Shri Pravin Darade.

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It was a DRM’s chance visit to the huge Ajni Railway Yard on 19th

January’ 2012 for routine inspection of wagon maintenance facilities

spread over the yard along with Sr. DME when this lost jewel was

located in an obscured stabling line covered with weeds and bushes. Instantly realizing

the value and significance of this heritage, plan was made for its restoration to its old

glory and giving to it pride of place commensurate with the valuable services it

rendered during its heydays

Arranging the unveiling function was a dilemma, as far as resources were concerned, till

a brilliant idea come forward. Ultimately, not only funds required got arranged but also

profile of the function got substantially raised. Navbharat carried the ad of the ceremony

as a media partner & sponsors came forward whose names were prominent in the ad.

Not only GM & CME but entire who’s who of the city, came to witness this invaluable

piece of history, getting its place of pride, forever, right in front of iconic Nagpur station,

which itself is a heritage building.

Rajesh Dwivedi, Sr. DME/NGP

Nagpur station has been facing problem of

congestion at the Western side entrance as

no further space is available for expansion

this side. New façade on Eastern side

highlighting thematic features of Nagpur

city as ‘Orange City’ and important murals

of heritage structures in Nagpur City.

The NEW FACADE on eastern side

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‘Drop & Go Porch’ of new facade Murals depicting tourist attractions of Nagpur

Circulating area has been designed to avoid

traffic congestion and parking constraints.

There is provision of covered porch for

“Drop & Go”, boundary wall and improved

pathway in front of Railway station.

Scientific, energy efficient lighting is further

enhancing the beauty of the facade.

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Need of a home platform on the eastern side of Nagpur station

was being felt for a long time, due to heavy congestion at the

western side. Public demand for the same was also very old.

Old Nagpur city is located on the eastern side of the railway

line, which initially came to Nagpur from Wardha and

Bhusawal side in the year 1867. Historically the arrival of

railways in India (and that way to Nagpur), ushered not only a

new transport system but a new way of life, as a very first

modern enterprise introduced in the traditional, feudal, largely

rural India of that time. As elsewhere, in Nagpur also an entirely

new urban growth, led by British government and army

The New Home Platformon Eastern Side

establishment, took place on the untouched western side,.

Naturally the new magnificently imposing station building

with Sandstone masonry and delicate arches came on this

side only.

The downtown Nagpur had to ever since, cross over the

railway yard to reach the main entrance. The ordeal of the

people from downtown Nagpur became even more acute

lately, after the start of work of the road-over-bridge, which is

progressing at a very slow pace over last six years. This agony

of rail users is ending with the development of a new, novel

and user friendly entrance on eastern side, also popularly

known as Santra market side due to its proximity to the

wholesale orange market. The new majestic facade of

contemporary design, depicting a large orange to reflect being

in ‘Orange City', has been developed along with a well-planned

and well lit circulating area, an attractive canopy, new

escalator, Drop-n-Go facility, Auto Stand, Car & Two-Wheeler

parking etc.

While the Western face of the station is classical and of

heritage value, the eastern face sports modern and

contemporary look. Proposed 'World Class Nagpur Station is

also being planned this side. Also the proposed Nagpur Metro

will pass from this side, and will have connectivity with it. This

new development has proved so inviting that, this is becoming

the entrance of choice to the city’s rail users. Some of the

works like full platform roof cover, washable concrete apron

under the track will be done in next phase.

However, the real treat to the rail users of Orange City is the

new home platform no. 8 at the eastern side. This new

homeland platform no. 8 Has a unique, innovatively designed

roof cover, which is totally leak-proof and gives a pleasant

feeling of space and diffused lighting. Attractively designed

water stands have been provided with water coolers and water

purifiers for dispensing drinking water. Overall ambience is

excellent with green patches and clear surroundings. This

platform is a heritage gallery of railway articles, where old

period weighing machines, fire extinguisher, lamps, bells,

benches and other items of historical value is preserved and

displayed for posterity. A released N coach has also been

preserved on this platform as heritage, and will also be a

catering outlet.

However, the real attraction for users of the platform is

car-to-coach facility. This facility was earlier available only at a

selected railway stations in metros. Nauru has proudly joined

this group. Passengers using this platform have the option Of

going up to the platform directly by their car \ two wheeler

saving botheration of going over foot-over-bridge. Initially,

trains starting from Nagpur are being dealt on this new

platform.

How smooth was realisation of this dream? Really, there were

hurdles galore. The foremost and biggest being the goods

shed, which was located here. Goods sheds are the main bread

earners of IR. So they can't be done away with. Thanks to the

then CCM shri S V Ingle, the goods shed was closed on

14.06.2012. Loading of the goods shed was shifted to Godhani

and the half rake goods up was converted to full rake within

available resources. This faced opposition of staff and Unions,

as it entailed their shifting to the new location. Fund shortage

was an issue to be overcome even where works were

sanctioned. Economical designs, innovative construction

methods, using recycled material, etc. were adopted to

overcome the resource crunch. Then execution time frame was

very tight. Everything was to be done in just about a year.

Normally such works take several years from sanction to

estimation to plan approval to tendering to contracts to

resource mobilisation to actual execution with several

unforeseen issues and unavoidable extension of deadlines.

However, we were not that lucky, not to be affected by

Murphy's Law, but lucky enough to remain undisrupted. And

thus, the project was completed almost as per schedule.

New Home Platform with car-to-coach facility, PF cover of innovative design, water stands of new design along with several articles of heritage value preserved here like, wrought iron benches, lamps, clocks, bells, fire extinguishers, weighing machines, an old NG coach functioning as catering outlet etc.

Erection of PF cover of an innovative design in progress on New Home Platform

EscalatorsTwo escalators have been provided one on the

Western Side and the other in the Eastern side

giving a modern and contemporary look to the

station. They were commissioned in May,2013

and September,2013 respectively. DOs and

DON’Ts for safe usage of these escalators have

been clearly displayed for the help of the first

time users. Escalators are not being operated

between 22.00 hours to 06.00 hrs. As measure

of safety, RPF and Electrical staff have been

asked to keep a close vigil on the first time users

for their safe travel. These apprehensions have

not come true, and people have been found to

be using the new facility properly and carefully.

New Waiting LoungeAn attractive lounge of 750 m2 area using latest

construction materials and technology like;

ACPs, Galvolum sheets, support-less roofing has

been provided and was commissioned on the

occasion of Republic Day 2013.

Nagpur Station was selected as one of the 22 stations to be

developed as world class station in 2008.

Though the dream of Nagpur station to become a world class

station announced by Railway Board, will take time to become

a reality, the journey in that direction has really began with the

recent improvements like; escalators, waiting lounge , new

facade and new home platform on eastern etc. Whenever, the

vision of world class station will take shape, these steps will be

part of that.

The following particulars indicate the feasibility:

Total Area Available on Eastern Side 100,000 M2

Construction Area (with FSI 1.5) 150,000 M2

Built Up Area Required for New World Class

Station Building 50,000 M2

Cost of Construction (Rly’ portion) Rs 125 Cr

Saleable Area net revenue@ Rs 75,000/- per M2 100,000 M2

Total Expected Revenue from Sale Rs 750 Cr

Net Revenue (Rs 750 Cr – Rs 125 Cr) Rs.625 Cr

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Nagpur Station – Journey to the ‘world class’ has really begun

Narrow Gauge ConnectionNagpur station is a terminus for NG

trains also. Soon this will be history.

All NG lines around Nagpur (part of

SECR) have been sanctioned for

conversion to BG and the work in

progress.

Rightly, Buland, our heritage NG

Steam Loco has been preserved in

the station precincts.

A released NG coach also in been

preserved on the new Home

platform no. 8 and will house a Rail

Ahar or a catering outlet.

The developmental objects are to be as under:

Adequacy to deal with the projected traffic. especially in

view of commissioning of upcoming Cargo Hub and SEZ

projects. 3 additional platforms may have to be planned.

Free flow of passengers within Station area.

Providing world class interface to terminal passengers:

Integration of different modes of transportation with the

railway station.

Isolation of waiting passengers / escorts from the ones

boarding /alighting the train.

Multi level parking.

Seamless integration of various passenger interfaces.

Commercial development to fund the project

First Escalator on Western side was commissioned on 31.05.2013

The second Escalator on Eastern side was inaugurated by Hon’ble MOSR/A Shri Adhir Ranjan Chaudhury on 23.09.2013

5 NRC Nagpur - Ramakona - Chhindawara NG Passenger train with 8 coaches, ready to leave Nagpur from NG PF 2, while the Rajdhani Express leaving for New Delhi Ex. BG PF 2. The Ramjhula, cable stayed ROB under construction is in background along with the tower crane.

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Ascent of Ajni station from a small insignificant station, 3 km south to giant Nagpur

station has begun, with conversion to a Terminus Station .This was a long standing

public demand in view of the geographical spread of Nagpur city much beyond Ajni,

and thus Ajni occupying a central position in the expanded city.

The Process of this conversion to the Terminus Station was rather simpler; just by

providing a cross over at the north end of the station, to convert Up loop line of PF-3

into an Up/Down common loop. However, commissioning of Ajni coaching depot

on 06.08.2013 was a significant step as it made coach maintenance facility available,

right at Ajni, which is a pre-requisite for a terminus station.

Two trains originating / terminating at Nagpur viz. 12119/12120,Nagpur-Amravati

Intercity and 57135/17136, Nagpur- Kazipeth Passenger, were shifted to Ajni w.e.f.

01.02.2013.

Earlier, Ajni station building was a small nondescript RCC structure with ugly

surroundings. Its metamorphosis into an eye catching, cute and contemporary

station building was completed on 30.11.2012 on the day of GM, C.Rly. Shri Subodh

Jain’s Annual Inspection of the division. Public and media appreciation, of the new

status of this small station, has since not stopped.

However, Ajni as terminus station,

really came into being on IR, with

the announcement of Ajni-LTT

weekly express in Rail Budget 2013.

Its flagging off by MR on

31.10.2013 at LTT and its maiden

journey from Ajni on 01.11.13

brought this dream into reality.

AJNI has seen it all

Ajni station - eye catching Polycarbonate Dome of its new Porch has changed the skyline of Ajni

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Ajni Railway Colony Ajni is a huge colony spread over 400 acres. There are 2079

quarters of different categories with majority of quarters being

more than 80 years old

As per MR’s Budget speech 2013, construction of 640 quarters

on PPP basis have been proposed as part of redevelopment of

the colony. Type-II – 300, Type-III – 300 ,Type IV – 30, Type V–10.

New quarters will be constructed on 4000 m2 area and

another 1500 m2 area will be ear-marked for commercial

development.

Further about 15 acres land has been ear-marked at Ajni for

the proposed construction of Institute for Advanced Electronic

Technology, announced in the Budget 2013-14, near existing

Electric Loco Shed.

There are various training centres of different departments in

Ajni colony. There is also a Cricket ground and a Foot-ball

ground which is maintained by Divisional Sports Academy. In

addition there is a Railway Institute, PRS, Community Hall,

WSSC School, Railway Janmandal High school, Railway

Janmandal Primary school, Railways Men’s school, Saint

Anthoney school, Urdu School among other. These schools,

though on Railway land, are not run by railway.

Ajni Health Unit Health Unit, Ajni, one of the prime health units of the division,

is functioning since 1953. It is playing important role of

catering health services to 2744 railway employees and their

family residing in Ajni railway quartets and around them.

Monthly average attendance of the unit is 3800. All OPD

facilities and pathology collection centre are available in the

health unit. For referral and emergency cases ambulance

facility is available to shift the patients to Divisional hospital.

Rail Boulevard Main approach road of Ajni Railway Colony actually gets used

as busy city road. Recently it has been named as “Rail

Boulevard”. A plaque to this effect was unveiled by GM Shri

Subodh Jain on 08.05.2012. This road is very well maintained

with trees and greenery on both sides. The road connects

Railway colony to the city on both sides. The new name has

given a better identity to the road as well as colony.

For horticulture and landscaping, colony is divided into eight

sectors, now.

Green view colony,Ashok Vatika Colony, Badam Bagh, Ajni

Greens, Gulmohor colony, Palm green colony, Palash colony,

Amaltash colony.

Approx. 1000 trees have been planted along the road/street in

these sectors according to nomenclature of the avenues, with

the hope that further development on these lines, will help

these colonies realise these names.

Ajni was originally a goods interchange yard between GIPR &

BNR. Built nearly a century ago, it was a vast establishment

complete with all the necessary accompaniments like; steam

loco shed, carriage and wagon repair shop, turntable, hump

yard , signal cabins, and a Yardmaster's office. While railway

officers were housed in Civil Lines area, Ajni became home to a

large number of operating staff. Drivers, guards,

station-masters, signalmen, traffic superintendents, loco

foremen, ticket examiners, shunting masters and pointsmen

whose quarters were located here. The size and scale of Ajni

colony can be gauged from the fact that a Special Staff Local

train ran between Ajni and Nagpur twice daily until 1992.

There was even a special platform in Ajni Yard adjacent to the

colony for staff to board the same.

One of the most happening place at Ajni was ‘European

Institute' where Anglo Indians enjoyed partying & dancing. The

magnificent building had looks of a mansion with wood

carvings, coloured glasses, coloured tiles, wooden flour etc.

Other important places were St Anthony's RC Church, Parsi

building which now houses Ajni health unit.

Over the years, many changes have taken place at Ajni in line

with modernization of the railways. The hump yard, turn-table

etc. are no longer used and there is no Ajni-Nagpur local train.

Steam shed has become partly a diesel loco trip shed and

partly a brake down train maintenance facility. Among other

major changes, is a new Electric Loco Shed, started in 1989,

which now is one of the best and the largest sheds having

latest state-of-the-art IGBT based 3-phase locomotives. A new

coaching depot has just come up in 2013 and presently

maintains prestigious trains like Duronto etc.

The pristine environment of Ajni colony with tiled roof

bungalows and grand buildings with well maintained gardens

still gives nostalgic feeling of erstwhile Black Beauties’

melodious outbursts and the lively spirit of dancing and

partying in the Institute.

Ajni - Nagpur Staff Special on run

St. Anthony’s Church, at Ajni Railway colony

Ajni - steem loco shed

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Electric Loco Shed Nagpur, being an important intersection of passenger and freight trains

spanning the diagonals of the Indian Golden Quadrilateral, required a

Loco Shed for feeding these services. This led to the construction of an

Electric Loco Shed at Ajni in 1989 to service these trains.

The 3038 m2 shed was constructed over an area of 74,600 m2 under

Railway Electrification Project and commissioned on 22.09.1990.

The first Electric locomotive, a WAG-5, 23502, was commis-

sioned on 22.10.1990. Beginning with a modest holding of

86 Locos (WAG-5 and WAM-4 class), the holding is presently

175 out of which 130 are 3-phase locomotives, and further

approved to 200 in recognition of the mastery and exper-

tise developed by the shed in successful, trouble free

maintenance of these locos.

2nd Nov, 2003, was really a watershed date in the history of

Central Railway when 3-phase locos, built with the latest

semi-conductor and power electronic technology existing

in India at the time, were allotted to ELS, Ajni.

The WAG–9 class of locos brought with them great pride

and responsibility. It also challenged our frontiers of knowl-

edge but through regular trainings, state of the art infra-

structure and innovations; our experience has progressively

graduated to handling them successfully and helping other

sheds over Indian Railways. The shed has been entrusted

with future variants such as the WAG-9H and the ultra

modern IGBT class WAG-9i, the first of which was commis-

sioned on 04th July, 2011. The WAG–9i can start a load of

5500T on a gradient of 1:200 as against 5050 T capability of

the WAG-9.

Within a short span of time, the shed has earned the reputa-

tion of being the owner of one the most reliable fleet of

locos. To this were added passenger link locos of WAP-7

class which are deployed for various important trains, such

as Rajdhani, Duronto etc.

Shri Sukhvinder Singh Siddhu, Sr. DEE/TRS and his team in Ajni loco shed.

There are several multi generation Railway families in Nagpur and Ajni who

have kept the old charm of Railways alive. One of such family is, family of Mr.

XFS Rao who is recently retired as Sr. Loco Inspector in Loco Pilot cadre, his

father and grandfather both were loco pilot. All these 3 generations were

residing in Railway colony Ajni from 1928

Three generation in one cadre residing in one colony.

Mr. XFS Rao

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Ajni has been developed as an ‘Adarsh Station’ with following facilities:

Waiting Hall: 73 m2 waiting hall for upper class passengers.

Retiring Room: One retiring room at 1st floor of 73 m2

Façade Improvement: while old RCC structure still lies behind

High rise Polycarbonate dome of 10m diameter to cover drop & go portion

Pre-painted GI sheet to cover at entrance of station building by using

railway steel released from loaded structures.

Aluminium composite panels provided for wall cladding.

Improvements made immediatly resulted into fresh proposals of glow-sign

advertisements, giving handsome financial returns.

Most or the structural steel used in the work was released from other

dismantled structures which would otherwise have been scrapped.

Ajni Adarsh Station

View of 10 mtr. dia Polycarbonate Dome from inside

The old RCC structure lies behind the cute and contemporary ACP-Polycarbonate designer facade.

The earlier Ajni staion

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Wardha-Sewagram

GANDHIJI’s rural experiment lab.

Why Gandhiji chose Wardha-Sewagram Gandhi had arrived from Bombay (now

Mumbai) to Sewagram by the Bombay-

Howrah Mail and alighted at Wardha railway

station at 9:25 a.m. on September 23, 1933 .

Drivers and guard of the train were felicitated

with Khadi garments and mementos.

I am trying to become a villager, Gandhi,

wrote on 6 July 1936 to Henry Polak, his

friend and associate of South African days.

"The place where I am writing this (letter) has

a population of 600 - no roads, no post-office,

no shop."

The move to Shegaon Village near Wardha

was the culmination of a chain of events

which even Gandhi's closest colleagues had

not anticipated; it also contained a message

which is no less relevant today than it was in

Gandhi's lifetime.

Before setting out on the Dandi

March in March 1930, Gandhi

had declared that this was

going to be his last battle, that

he would not return to his ashram until

Swaraj was won. After release from jail in

1933... he decided to dissolve the (Sabarmati)

ashram. It was at this time that Jamnalal Bajaj

reiterated the offer he had made to the

Mahatma 18 years earlier to find the land,

buildings and funds for the ashram if he

agreed to come to Wardha.

From the beginning of 1935, Wardha became

the centre of Gandhi's activities. The fact that

he had recently shed direct responsibility for

Congress work meant that he would tour less,

and spend more time at Wardha. Formation of

the All India Village Industries Association

provided this opportunity.

On 5th March 1940 the name Shegaon was

changed to Sewagram

Existing Sewagram station was named as

Wardha East before 1994. On 01.04.1994 it’s

name was changed to Sewagram.

Mahatma Gandhi at Wardha Railway Station.Subhas Chandra Bose is followed by Pandit Jawharlal Nehru at Wardha Railway Station.

Adi Nivas, Sewagram Ashram of Gandhiji - The first Ashram built along with prayer ground in front.

Oxford – This bullock cart made by cutting the body of his ‘Ford’ was used by Jamnalalji as a transport vehicle for the muddy fields and unpaved roads to Sevagram, on which a regular car could not run. Sardar Patel jokingly named it ‘Oxford’.

The new facade of Wardha Rly. Station under construction. The new Entrance gate

The new proposed parking and circulation area

H L Kaware, Sr DEN S NGP

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Other stations

NEW LOOKParasia Station earlier Parasia Station, new facade under construction Dhamangaon, new facade commissioned on 30.11.12 during GM’s Annual Inspection

Itarsi-Betul section completed 100 glorious years of its opening on 13.05.2013. Above are photographs of the function held at Betul station on this occation to release a Special Postal Cover. Collector-Betul, Shri Rajesh Mishra, SP-Betul, Shri Lalit Sakyawar and Superintendant-Posts Chhindwara Shri Pandey were on the dias. An exhibition of the articles of heritage value was also held on the occasion.

Female Gond dance. Their attire, headgear and footwork are noteworthy.

Male Gond dance. Their flute and drums, on the beats of which they dance are noteworthy.

New facade of Barbatpur Station in Amla-Itarsi section.Betul station - The gateway to Teak-Tiger-Tribal Land.

‘Special Postal Cover’ released to mark completion of 100 years of opening of Itarsi - Betul section.

Barbatpur in earlier daysThe new facade under construction

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Nagpur RRI - Commissioning - a surprisingly pleasant experienceCommissioning of the new Nagpur RRI at early morning hours of 06.45 am. On 13th June 2012

created a milestone of RRI work, due to several reasons. A plaque unveiled by GM, C.Rly Shri Subodh

Jain in new Nagpur RRI Cabin on the occasion, explains the significance

This was the first time in Indian Railways that such a huge RRI has been commissioned without

non-interlocking in such a short time span. The specialty of this RRI commissioning work, was

that none of the trains was cancelled and RRI completely stabilized within 24 hours of

commissioning without hiccups.

Run up to the commissioning work was very interesting. Date of commissioning had already been

postponed number of times, and the new date of commissioning was still being discussed in May

2012. The frightening operational consequences, and the ensuing monsoons were still looming

large. Railway Board was in the picture due to severe repercussions to inter railway goods

interchange between CR and SECR, which is large and critical at Nagpur along with heavy Mail /

Express traffic. Series of postponements and continuing uncertainty had already fatigued the staff.

An interesting challenge was finally offered to Nagpur division. An option to complete the work in

24 hrs of partial traffic block of goods traffic, instead of 2 weeks being discussed earlier, was given for

completing the commissioning. Everybody was sceptical of feasibility of the same, particularly S&T

construction and open line officers who had to execute the work. Open line Engg & TRD branches

executing yard remodelling work were also not confident about the offer.

Special video conference was held by GM CR with all PHODs and the divisional officers on

05.06.2012 to take the final decision. The division bit the bullet and accepted the challenge of

24 hrs., after review of detailed Pros and cons in the meantime. The video conference on confirming

the same hardly lasted for five minutes. The 24 hr. Block started on 12.06.12 at around 12.30 hrs.

which was to end with 4 hrs of total block, at Nagpur in all directions of North South and East West,

which will end with commissioning of panel on 13.06.12 at 04.15 hrs.

INFRASTRUCTURE Faster Upgradation

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The real action started here after with the detailing every single

activity involved, pertaining to every single department. The

detailed action plan with the nomination of Supervisor & officers

undertaking the same on round the clock basis upto 13.06.2012.

Hence forth the work was done on mission mode with the mission

booklet detailing, all activities and deployment of all Man,

Material, Machine, Methods etc for the same and a mission control

monitoring the same on round the clock basis by nominated

officers and supervisors.

Jitters were such that, the block for yard remodelling and removal

of the notorious Diamond Crossing (a place of several

derailments) D-16 started at 12.30 hrs. on 12.06.12 and completed

at 04.15 hrs. and Nagpur RRI was commissioned in traffic block of

2 ½ hrs. starting from 04.15 hrs to 06.45 hrs on 13.06.12. HODs of

all departments concerned were camping at Nagpur.

The most heartening feature of the commissioning was, there was

no post commissioning failure and there were hardly any

passenger complaints despite change in the schedule of trains

and some partial termination at NGP, AQ & GNQ. The

pre-recorded warning of block was introduced for the first time in

139 IVRS enquiry. Elaborate arrangement of public and media

communication, catering, alternate transport for the affected

passengers were also made meticulously.

From the cash award of Rs. 2 & 5 lakhs received by the division

from CRB & GM respectively all Officers and Supervisors got a

wrist watch with a special logo as Memento of brilliant work.

Conversion of goods sheds from half rake length to full rake length Out of 23 nos. of Goods sheds on the division 5 nos. were half rake

involving multiple placements detention and other inefficiencies.

Out of the above, 5 nos. at Parasia, Godhani, Babupeth, Chikani

and Tadali have been converted into full rake within the divisional

power and resources. These good sheds are now substantially

contributing to improve operational parameters of the division.

Commissioning of 2 sidings – 2 sidings at Chikani (GMR) power

plant and Tadali (Dhariwal power plant) get commissioned in the

next two years.

New Private Freight Terminals (PFTs)It was no coincidence that Nagpur Division and C.Rly. got the

distinction of having the very first PFT (Brown Field) of Indian

Railways at Chitoda station on SEGM-BPQ section set up by M/s

Lloyd Steel, Wardha. A commemorative plaque to this effect was

unveiled by Shri Subodh Jain GM CR. on 17.01.12

2nd PFT (Brown Field) of Nagpur division at Tadali was

commissioned on 18thFEB 2011.

This has been developed by M/s

Vimla Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd.

Quality of infrastructure

developed for loading,

unloading, stacking etc. has

been appreciable.

Average loading and unloading time of Box N rake at PFT has

been 4.22 hrs and 6.27 hrs. as against the prescribed free time

period of 05.00 hrs and 07.00 hrs respectively. The overall

performance and business generation by the two PFTs has been

very encouraging.

Execution of Traffic Facility Works in the same year of sanctionSeveral traffic facility works were executed by the division in the

same year of sanction. GM CR even awarded the first newly

instituted “GM’s efficiency shield for works execution” to Nagpur

division for the year 2012-13. Significant among these works were:

Ajni – development as TerminusSanctioned at a cost of Rs. 97 lakhs in the month of July 2012 and

commissioned in November 2012. This work was very long in the

waiting and demand by the people of Nagpur as the city has

expanded southward substantially much beyond Ajni.

Immediately after commissioning Ajni has appeared as terminus

station when Hon’ble MR announced a new train from Ajni to LTT

in his budget speech in Feb’2013. This train has already been

flagged off also by the Hon’ble MR from LTT on 27th OCT 2013 to

great public appreciation before this 2 other trains namely,

Nagpur Kazipet passenger and Amrawati intercity have also been

shifted to Ajni as part of plan to decongest Nagpur station

Wardha - Extension of PF-3 by 3 coachesA long standing public demand, for augmenting the number of

slip coaches from Balharshah to Wardha for attachment to Nagpur

CST Sewagram Express, from 04 coaches to 06 coaches, was

waiting for extension for platform no.3 at Wardha. Work was

sanctioned at the cost of Rs.83.26lakhs in May 2012 and the

platform was commissioned in Aug 2012. Thereafter, numbers of

slip coaches from Ballarshah to Mumbai were increased from 04

coaches to 06 coaches

Speeding up of the Deposit works of state agencies.The most important and critical work was speedy completion of

2x9x5.5x75 meter RCC box pushed under the mainline track

between Nagpur and Ajni for a long pending RUB. This is perhaps

one of the largest boxes pushed under the running main line

track with all its complications. The effort was recognized by

Mayor of the City and Chief Minister of Maharashtra in the

inaugural function on dated 26.02.2013. In addition to above 2

ROB’s in Nagpur City and 3 other ROB’s in the division were

completed and the work of 4 more ROB’s has been speeded up for

early completion.

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DRM Shri Brijesh Dixit with Sudip Shrivastav, Dy. CSTE (Con), M. K. Sinha, Sr. DSTE & Mewalal, CSTE 2 in panel room after commissioning

Staff celebrating the commissioning

Shri Prithviraj Chauhan, Hon’ble C.M. of Maharashtra handing over a ‘Gaurav Chinh’ to DRM, C.Rly during the inauguration of Anand Talkies Subway on 26.02.2013. Mayor, Nagpur, Dr. Anil Sole is also seen in the photograph.New private freight terminal Vimla at Tadali

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Spandan – State of the Art Control OfficeSustained 500C temperature for several days in May & June 2012

coupled with energy guzzling, noisy and non functioning

centralised AC was too much for the Control staff who could be

frequently seen with their shirts off to beat the heat, even as the

pedestal fans in the air conditioned control office of the division,

were not of much help. It was found that the new roof mounted

efficient cartridge ACs, if provided will not only ensure required

cooling, but will also save electricity to the tune of about 132425

units annually resulting in saving of Rs. 13 lacs, handsomely

giving financial return of 37.69 %.

Thus was born the idea of revamping the control office. It finally

proved to be a transformation, because earlier only operating and

TRO control were part of the control office, where as, every other

control was outside - both physically as well as mentally.

Obviously there were coordination problems, therefore, the new

control office was planned with all individual departmental

controls integrated into the same confine.

“Earlier the Control Office was shabby and

in a very bad shape. Furniture was

un-ergonomic, outlived its life and was

broken. Ambience was not very good. AC

was hardly functioning and Controllers

were literally sweating throughout the year. Apart from these

problems, the employees working in Control office were hardly

motivated due to lack of proper infrastructure and conductive

working atmosphere which indirectly affected the overall

divisional performance.”

“Complete renovation of Nagpur Control Office was accom-

plished within a very short span without affecting the normal

functioning of Control Office. Being the nerve centre of train

operations the new ‘State of the art’ Control Office – ‘SPANDAN’

provides rich ambience with all modern amenities perfectly

suited to elevate the morale of employees, better synergy

between various departments to prosper and excel in challeng-

es associated with train operations.”

The total transparency was brought in by use of glass walling so

that staff can act and feel as one team. Attractive and ergonomic

furniture has been provided in place of chairs and table with

broken legs and torn cushions, which had collected several layers

of oil and dust. Every single person has been provided with

intercom phone so that they can work without shouting, as done

earlier. A large LED display panel has been provided to display

events taking place throughout the day, which every single

person could see from his desk. A large conference room has been

provided for the control meetings which was not in existence

earlier. Overall a pleasant ambience has been created by

providing ‘Acrylic on Canvas Paintings’ contributed by DOM Shri

Narpat Singh, continuous playing of soft Instrumental music

fragrance etc. To add to the comfort and convenience of the staff

a staff run canteen has been started, thus the absence of the staff

from their desk for tea etc. has totally stopped. The new control

office has been appropriately named as ‘SPANDAN’.

The result is not only happy and contended staff, but their high

moral and motivation and a continuously upward looking,

operating performance. No wonder the punctuality has been

100% on most of the days in a month and overall been mostly

99.5%, as all departments come together in a mission mode.

Parasia - Chhindwara One train only system- Conversion to Absolute block working systemOne trains only system was in use since the birth of the section

which has of late become a bottleneck in view of increased

number of trains in the section. As a pure divisional initiative the

work was sanctioned under DRM’s power at a cost of Rs. 5 lacs in

WP 2012-13 and was completed on 15.04.2013.

Ballarshah Yard Remodelling to ease operational bottleneck in withdrawal of loaded coal rakes from WCL SidingsThe purpose of withdrawal of rakes from WCL siding was not only

slow but resulted in blocking of the main line and therefore was a

bottle neck in increase of loading from Balharshah WCL siding.

The Yard remodelling work was sanctioned under DRMs power in

DWP -12-13 at a cost of Rs 30 lacs and commissioned on

04.03.2013 . Now the loaded rakes are withdrawn from the siding

in one hook and despatched directly in the UP direction.

Sr. DOM Mr. Satyendra Kumar with his team on board in Control Office

Satyendra KumarSr. DOM/NGP

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Being next to a magnificent monument like Nagpur station

building, bang on a busy square is not easy. However, DRM office

complex with its clumsy surroundings, was more of a drag to the

heritage station building rather than a companion enhancing its

attraction.

The removal of, a no longer required microwave tower, with its

ugly bundle of cable and a noisy cooling towers and overhead

tank of hardly functioning centralised AC of Control office (which

had curiously been located at the front of the building rather than

rear) provided a perfect opportunity, to correct this imbalance.

The compound wall was redesigned with arches, matching with

the architecture of the heritage station building. The colour

scheme and texture of the five stories DRM Control office building

facade has been selected matching with the sand stone of

DRM Office – A new identity " There was a lot of curiosity about the

improvement work of DRM Office facade.

Slowly, as each part of it is getting completed,

deep appreciation of our users and media is

coming forward. The new design and colour of compound wall,

matching with architecture and colour of heritage station building

located nearby as also the new gate matching with IR logo have been

particularly liked.”

D R Tembhurne, Sr. DEN-CO

heritage station building.

With the RMS office at the Itarsi end of the heritage station

building due to be relocated to eastern side and the other small

offices along with Union offices planned to be shifted out of RMS

building, station premises will inch closer to DRM office giving a

unified look.

Meeting Room - Samadhan New facade of DRM office - Work in progress

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Satpura Club“Year 2013 was full of activities for the club with the development of new

facilities like a new sports lounge, upgraded badminton court, augment-

ed club lounge, proposed swimming pool.

New attractive facade of Satpura railway club will have a absolutely new

ambience in year 2014. This will also enable club to augment its finance

leading to many new activities for all members.”

Rajesh Patil, Secretary/Railway club and Sr DEE/TRD/NGP

Guest House - Vishisth

The Vishishta, Officer’s Rest House, Civil Lines, having Suites with colour themes of Gemstones, Emerald, Pearl, Sapphire.

Satpura Railway Club, metamorphosis underway. Rail Niwas - the best British period residential building of Central India and Nagpur being maintained well.

Rail Niwas entrance

The Sapphire Suite of Vishishta.

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INNOVATIONS

UMLC Counsellors

In view of spate of accidents at unmanned level crossings

(UMLC), a novel experiment was launched by appointing

Counsellors at 9 UMLCs. Inspiration came from GM, C.Rly Shri

Subodh Jain. These counsellors were given a mandate to warn

the road users in the face of approaching trains and counsel

them regarding safe practic of crossing the UMLC. The Loco

Pilots/Assistant Loco Pilots were asked to record their presence

which was not very difficult as these counsellors wore a bright

coloured jacket. These counsellors were between the age

group of 18 to 40 years and were covered under Insurance.

Many division and railways subsequently adopted this system

by collecting details from us.

A K Singh, Sr DENS, NGP

Earning contract moduleThis helped in recording and streamlining the revenue

collection from earning contracts of the Commercial

department. The earnings from various commercial contracts

like commercial publicity, Pay and Park, STD booth, stalls at

stations, leasing of SLRs were entered in the module. This

module was of great help in keeping a watch on licence fee

received in Accounts office and kept a tab on the next amount

due as well as delayed penalties. The reports like party-wise,

ledger head-wise earnings, due date of licence fees, security

deposit/Bank Guarantee available with the Railways and

refund of SD was also very easy to be monitored by this

module. This helped the Division in better management of

the Commercial Contracts. It was noticed earlier that DDs of

EMDs and their payments remained filed without depositions

in the absence of monitoring.

Bio – metric attendance systemLeveraging modern technology to avoid signing of daily

muster by staff to register their attendance in office, the Bio –

metric Attendance System has been introduced in Personnel

Department of DRM's office NGP w.e.f. 01-11-2012. The

Accounts had started the same earlier. After initial resistance

the staff and Unions are now happy with it.

“The innovative idea of ASTHA (Assistance to the Staff

Through Instant Action) was a path breaking step towards

resolving employees' grievances on NGP Division. The

coverage of approx. 21 services for which an employee could

approach the administration through ASTHA led to delivery of services in

a time bound manner.

The implementation of Earnings Contract Module in AFRES (Advanced

Finance & Revenue Expenditure System) was a major step in consolidation

of earnings, accounts and streamlining of revenue collections at divisional

level. This innovative idea was highly appreciated by Railway Board and

instructions were issued for its implementation on other Zonal Railways.

The Module covers all Earnings Contracts and raising, monitoring and

realization of bills from outside parties.

The challenge of achieving 100% banking payment of salary was immense

since motivating the last lag of the remaining employees was a huge task.

However, NGP division was able to achieve this target and as a result the

PLB (Productivity Linked Bonus) of 2011-12 was transferred/credited to

the employees' Bank account on the very next day after the

announcement of PLB. This was a major step towards timely disbursement

of PLB to the satisfaction of the employee. Further, the implementation of

SBI Imprest Card on NGP Division was a step towards innovative use of

Services and technology….. ”

Ramanand Bhagat, Ex. Sr. DFM / NGP

Safety Superstar Awards

The idea of giving ‘Safety Superstar Awards ‘ to staff for

spotting of safety risks and the distribution of the

same at the porch proved super successful in motivating staff for spotting

defects and deficiencies affecting safety, which went along way in

enhancing safety on the division . A total 430 staff have been given these

awards with a certificate.

MATERIALS MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM (MMIS):

Use of Net: MMIS is introduced since Jan 2011. Demand

registration, Tender Bulletins, Tender Enquiry, issue of

Purchase Orders done through MMIS. Consignees get information about

their indent/demand through MMIS on real time basis. All the PO’s and

Tender Enquiries are displayed on web site.

Switching Over to full ECSDivision switched over to 100 % salaries through ECS on Jan’

2012. Even PL Bonus payment is 100 % through ECS, with the

launching of Imprest Card in collaborations with SBI in two

phases. Handling of cash comes down to 0.06 % on the

division now.

First solid state electornics interlocking commissioned on Divn.at Bharatwada Solid state Electronic Interlocking has been commissioned for

first time on the division on 28.10.2013 at Bharatwara station.

This system has replaced the conventional signaling system

requiring relays, complex wiring & interconnections. The

signaling system of conventional installations requires large

numbers of relays, complex wirings, thousands of soldered

joints & susceptible to failures. The Electronic Interlocking

and imagineering

System is a micro-processor based system occupying less

space, consumes less power, is more reliable, safer & is easy to

install and maintain. The Electronic Interlocking system has

been commissioned in a period of 3 hours which normally

takes days in case of commissioning of conventional signaling

system.

Some of the other advantages of Electronic Interlocking are

that it has a hot standby system, it can be operated through

conventional operating panel apart from being operated

through PC, non-interlocking period is less, modular in design

and easy for maintenance, less failures, requires less number of

relays, enables usage of OFC which is cost effective & in-built

data logger system.

M. K. Sinha, Sr. DSTE-CO

S K Solanki , Ex. Sr DSO / NGP P N SALVE , Sr DMM / NGP

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Rail Kala SangamIndian Railways is a unique organisation which was intricately

connected to Nation's formation and Freedom Struggle. In fact it

became instrument of both the colonisers as well as freedom

fighters. And then quickly became the vehicle of national

integration and newly born Nation's ambitious efforts to rapidly

grow and modernise its economy. How to capture people's

impressions of these numerous facets of this colossus called

Indian Railway was a challenge!

Indian Railways are looked upon as having multifarious roles

in the service of the Nation. While they are appropriately seen

as mainstay of the country's thriving economy, at the same time

they play a critical role in the national integration.

Environmental friendliness of the Railways compared to all other

modes of transport is well established. It is a major source of

livelihood for multitudes of people, apart from about 1.4 million

directly employed staff and another 1 million indirectly employed

people viz. Coolies, Hamals, Transports etc.

To highlight the above aspects of Railways, particularly through the

eyes of artist community, Nagpur Division organized a Rail Art-Fest

named “RAIL KALA SANGAM” under the aegis of Central Railway

Cultural Academy and South Central Zone Cultural Centre, Nagpur

on the eve of 64 Republic Day of India.

The medium chosen was Canvas and occasion was 'Republic Day

2013'. 21 Artistes from all over India came together to give

expression to their feelings towards IR.

Their creations and copies thereof have been displayed at public

places on stations, offices for viewing.

Artistes who participated had deep appreciation for IR and its contribution to

nation building which clearly reflected in their paintings, for appreciation of all.

About 21 artists of National repute from all over the

country were invited to participate and make

acrylic and oil paintings on the Indian Railways

theme.

Rail Kala Sangam drew exceptionally good response wherein Artists

from Amritsar, Bijapur, Bengaluru, Ballabhpur, Surat, Visakhapatnam,

Vijayanagar & Kolkata travelled long distances to participate on this

Kala Sangam, in addition to local Artists, general public and media. A

total of 42 beautiful canvas paintings were created over a period of

two days in the lovely ambience of Satpuda Railway Club. The artists

drew on various themes depicting railway locomotives, life on

platforms, Railway landscapes, environmental friendliness of

Railways, speed, life inside a train etc., and these included objective

as well as abstract ideas.

R B Deshmukh, Ex Sr. DEE-G / NGP

Railways on the Move By- Bijoy Biswal

Emerging From Mountain By L G Parashar Life - Arjun Darokar By Dr. Piprikar, CMS

Crossing The CityBy- Raghawendra Patil

Towards InfinityBy- Dhananjay Jathar

Black Beauty by Durgesh Way of life by Narpat Singh, DOM, NGP

Track on to life by Aashish Deharia

Rusty - By Shashikant Rewade Santra Nagari - By Nana Misal Chhuk-Chhuk Gadi - By Vikas Joshi

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CUSTOMERThe

KINGis

Base kitchens at Nagpur & Ballarshah - Transformation to World ClassNagpur Division of Central Railway is delivering about 3000 numbers of

meals and equal number of break-fast/snacks daily to various

prestigious long distance trains of North-South and East-West Corridor.

Delivery of meals at this scale while meeting the quality/hygiene and

the timings of different trains is a challenging task. When the two base

kitchens of the Division at Nagpur were returned back to the Division

after IR’s policy change, they were not fit to deliver quality meals. Also

there was a severe shortage of staff as the catering staff of the Division

during the period of IRCTC migrated to other departments. These

challenges were met by way of modernization, mechanization and

innovation. Today these two base kitchens delivered high quality

hygienic food in required quantity; quality and time schedule inviting

deep appreciation not only from the passengers but also from media

and visiting dignitaries.

The output of the kitchen has risen remarkably and the service has been

complaint free.

Protocol has been fixed for highest quality of hygiene by providing protective gear like caps, gloves, masks and shoe-covers.

Ergonomic layout & work benches.

Vitrified tiled flooring, granite top tables.

New improved lighting, energy efficient & making full use of natural light.

Chimneys & exhaust fans for maintaining air purity.

Semi-automatic machines for roti / puri, pulverizes & stainless steel deep fryers.

Highlights of the transformation: New deep freezers, walk-in cooler and

cooking range.

New heavy duty washing area for utensils.

Stainless steel Work tables

Non-polluted Battery Operated Trolley to carry packed food to the platforms

Re-organization of utility space

Chimneys & Exhaust fans for maintaining air purity.

Working procedure of staff has been laid down to ensure highest possible level of hygiene.

Lockers have been provided for keeping personal belongings.

New attached wash-room for staff.

The staff have to use indoor special foot wear and remove outdoor footwear before entering the kitchen.

All visitors to base kitchens have to wear shoe cover to eliminate any chance of contamination.

Dr Sumant DeulkarSr DCM / NGP

As part of division’s continuing endeavour to upgrade quality

of service delivery to passengers, the retiring rooms at Nagpur

were upgraded and renamed as “Maharaja Retiring Rooms”.

One of the premium rooms was further upgraded and named

“Maharaja Kaksha”. For the first time in a Retiring Room a

reception-cum-lounge is also added to make guests

comfortable during the check-in/check-out period. AC Rooms

were provided with split Air Conditioners and ‘Maharaja

Kaksha’ has been provided with heritage furniture, AC and 28”

LCD TVs. The tariff of the retiring rooms are suitably revised as

per the market condition, 12 hour booking introduced for the

first time and online booking also been started. Customers can

also enjoy the value added services like Newspapers, Morning

Tea and complimentary breakfast as per their choice given at

the time of booking.

Double Decker beds in retiring rooms – As part of efforts to

introduce affordable tariff of AC room, a novel concept of

double-decker beds was introduced. The innovative design of

these beds to take care of the privacy of the occupant which

was considerably appreciated by GM / CR Shri Subodh Jain and

subsequently the Hon’ble MOSR Shri. Adhir Ranjan Choudhury

when he visited Nagpur on 23.09.2013. The 12 hour tariff of

the upper bed is Rs 100/- is the lowest in the city and,

therefore, is highly popular amongst the budget travellers.

As a result of the above, the occupation and earning of the

Retiring Rooms has gone up by over 60%. The motivation and

moral level of retiring room attendant and other staff has gone

up considerably due to the appreciation and admiration they

have received from the users.

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Exclusive Waiting Room for ladiesThere was no separate ladies’ waiting room at Nagpur despite

heavy demand. The opportunity was taken to use the space

released from first class waiting room after introduction of AC

upper class waiting room. This is a spacious room centrally located

on the main platform, with comfortable sofa-sets, fans, air coolers,

aesthetic lighting arrangement, attached bath / rest rooms and a

change room

First ever Special Train from NagpurFirst ever Nagpur starting Diwali special left Nagpur for Pune on

10.09.2012. Fare upto Pune was unbelievable Rs. 177/- .for second class

sitting accommodation in GSCZ coaches. During this period private road

buses were charging exorbtnt on way fare of 2500/- upto Pune and there

was a lot of public hue and cry. Running of the special became possible by

using the rake of Nagpur-Amravati Intercity train during lie over period on

Friday and Saturday. Two fully booked trips were made to Pune. In the

same season, hitherto unused lie over period of Nagpur- Ahmedabad

Prerna Exp was used to run two Nagpur- Lokmanya Tilak Terminus

Specials. Not only this, division succeeded, to for the first time to run a

weekly AC Special from Nagpur to Hazrat Nzamudding fully packed .

Nagpur to Pune & Lokmanya Tilak Terminus special have now become

regular trains. In fact most of this traffic was earlier moving by road.

Nagpur Retiring Room – Rebranding as Maharaja Retiring Rooms

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Nagpur Station Mechanised CleaningEarlier cleaning activities of Nagpur station was done

departmentally and mostly manually. Recently the cleaning

has been outsourced and is fully mechanized. Various special

purpose machines like High Pressure Jet Cleaner, Automatic

Scrubber-cum-driver, Walk-behind Sweeper, Wet and Dry

Vacuum Cleaner, etc. are used. Medical department of the

Division is supervising and managing this contract. The

Division is proud to have received appreciation from numerous

passengers. One such appreciation letter is reproduced here:

The factor responsible for this path breaking success was

meticulous tender and contract document detailing various

protocals of checks and balances and their equally well

implementation by field staff of medical department who were

duly motivated by various awards and apprecitation they got.

Hope: Help On the spot to Passengers in EmergencyThere was no mechanism to promptly address the complaints

of on-board passengers either made directly or through

on-board staff. Even on-board staff does not know how to get

the complaints redressed while the train is on run.

HOPE (help on the spot to passengers in emergency) Cell was

set up in the Divisional Control Office to co-ordinate receipt

and disposal of Public complaints received at Stations and

on-board.

In addition to on board staff, passengers can also lodged

complaints through SMS at dedicated number and through

complaint Books at Stations. Stickers of Phone number of

HOPE cell provided at suitable locations in coach.

Vidarbhachi Ladki – Sewagram expressTheme-based upgradation of services in train no. 12139/12140

Sewagram Express was executed. It includes:

Total elimination of cockroaches and rats through use of modern

and effective chemicals

Availability quality linen. Close monitoring of quality.

Stickers in all coaches about on-board complaint with Cell &

Landline number of HOPE Cell of the Divisional Control.

Training of on-board staff including AC Coach staff in Courtesy.

Improvement in interior illumination of coaches by provision of

Anodized Aluminium Reactors in existing light fittings in phases.

Time-Table boards and uniformly designed instruction boards

inside the coaches.

Poly-grass in aisle and toilet door way area of AC Coaches.

Foam row taps & tooth brush holders for wash basins of AC

coaches.

Night glow berth indicators in AC coaches.

Steel/Plastic mugs in lavatories of all coaches.

Pictures depicting Vidarbha related themes displayed

aesthetically in all coaches.

Appreciative note by Shri S S Garg, Member Judicial, RCT, Chandigarh

Control OrganisationC&W, Train Lighting, Commercial, Security...

Passenger TTE

HOPE CELL

Station Master

Prompt corrective action to address the complaint is taken by

HOPE Cell Super visor located in Control Office by coordinating

with all other departmental controls.

As such 1269 complaints were resolved in last one year

by this Cell.

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“Railway Protection Force of Nagpur Division had been in the forefront in controlling unauthorized hawkers/vendors, touts etc. and other petty crime

under Railway Act. Nearly 9969 Railway Act cases was booked in the year 2012 and in 2013 from January to September nearly 7515 Railway Act cases

was booked. In .the last 02 years, the detection rate of crime under RP (UP) had been 95%.

There had been a better co-ordination with GRP and local police for controlling passenger crime, rail roko and other law and order issues. RPF had

provided bandobust for the RRB, RRC examinations as well as during the visit of Railway Minister to the division.

In the prosecution side, nearly 207 RP (UP) cases disposed off in the Railway Court in the last two years.”

(A.Ibrahim Sheriff)

Sr.Divisional Security Commissioner, R.P.F., Nagpur

We reached the station at 12.07 am. There is no problem with the

parking lot if a lone girl goes in the night, since the current parking for two

wheelers is in a secluded area, some distance from the station entrance.

But we managed to park our vehicle in the staff parking, on the immediate

left once one enters the station premises. We bought a platform ticket and

headed to platform number 3 on which the Madurai-H.Nizamuddin train

was scheduled to arrive in some time.

The train arrived a little late and we took a walk down the length of the

platform. There were policemen at regular intervals. Even after the train

departed, the alert policemen kept patrolling the platform. We sat there

for some more time and then headed to platform number 1. There again,

we spent another peaceful 15 minutes and felt extremely safe. There was

no feeling of nervousness at the station, it felt quite safe. Finally, at about

1.30 am, we left the station.

Total Area Available on Eastern Side 100,000 M2

Construction Area (with FSI 1.5) 150,000 M2

Built Up Area Required for New World Class Station Building 50,000 M2

Cost of Construction(Rly’ portion) Rs 125 Cr

Saleable Area net revenue@ Rs 75,000/- per M2 100,000 M2

Total Expected Revenue from Sale Rs 750 Cr

Novel Coach Indicator/Coach Guidance System A Novel Coach Indicator/Coach Guidance system was thought of

providing for Betul which consists of fixed Coach Indicator boards

for all 24 coaches on platform coupled with one or more LCD

screens showing coach position from engine for guidance of

passengers. Working satisfactorily since 13.05.2013.

It is possible to provide this system without incurring huge

expenditure as mentioned above thus not only achieving

considerable savings but also increasing Publicity Earning in the

process. Publicity Agencies are showing keen interest in the same

Good appreciation from public and Media.

LCD screen in addition is also showing Train Timing, instant Train

Location as also Platform number.

The Train Timing and Instant Train Location position gets fed from

NTES on line automatically.

In future, it will be possible to feed all the information automatically

on line through suitable software on which the division is working.

The division is planning to extend this system to other stations with

M/E stoppages from where there is heavy demand of Coach

Indicator/Coach Guidance system.

It will be possible to provide this system without incurring huge

expenditure (around 40 lac per PF) thus not only achieving

considerable savings but also increasing Publicity Earning in the

process. Publicity Agencies are showing interest in the same.

Public information systemSTATION ENQUIRY:

Facility of round the clock enquiry called “Face To Face” enquiry y for all

types of enquiries.

LED BASED TRAIN INDICATOR BOARDS:

Provided at the entrance stations displaying information regarding 4

to 5 trains at once.

INTEGRATED TRAIN AND COACH INDICATOR BOARDS:

Passenger is able to get expected time of train arrival at the station and

locate his coach position at the same time on one single board.

REAL TIME TRAIN RUNNING POSITION:

This system shows the exact train position and last station passed by

the train on a television screen.

ELECTRONIC RESERVATION CHARTING:

The concept of paperless charting displays the Reservation charts in

multiple colours with big font size enabling easy and comfortable

viewing by the passengers.

Courtesy Seminars for Front-line-staff In order to train and groom the front-line-staff like: Ticket Checking

staff, RPF staff, Hospital staff and Station staff,

Courtesy seminars were organized for providing tips on 3 basics of

courteous behaviour which costs nothing : Smile, Thank you & Sorry

Professional faculties from local Management Schools were hired

for this purpose. This is a continuous on-going exercise.

Security SystemWomen reporters of Times of India, Nagpur visited various parts of

Nagpur City over a period of one week to gauge the safety of women

at late night hours. Their report has been published in the TOI, Nagpur

on 22.01.2013.

Nagpur Station was given the safety rating of 9 by them which is the

highest in the city compared to the rating of City Buses at 6, Malls at

6.5/8 etc. Following is the transcript of their report:

Nagpur – the world class station Nagpur Station was selected as one of the 22 stations to be developed as

world class station in 2008.

Adequacy to deal with the projected traffic. especially in view of

commissioning of upcoming Cargo Hub and SEZ projects. 3 additional

platforms may have to be planned.

Free flow of passengers within Station area.

Providing world class interface to terminal passengers: Integration of

different modes of transportation with the railway station.

Isolation of waiting passengers / escorts from the ones boarding /alighting

the train.

Multi level parking.

Seamless integration of various passenger interfaces.

Commercial development to fund the project

EMPLOYEES

are customers too

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Running Rooms

RECEPTION DESK AT NAGPUR RUNNING ROOM – It is for the

first time that a 24x7 reception desk with computerized

check in/check out facility exhibiting bed position in

running room at a glance has been introduced in CR.

Subsidized meal is provided to running staff at all these

running rooms at Rs.1.50 to Rs.3.00.

Good ambience, comfortable resting facilities, homely &

hygienic food, multi-functional Gym, peaceful Yoga &

meditation rooms are highlights of our running rooms.

Choice of Bed booking – An In-house developed module

allows loco pilot to know the vacant beds of running room

at the time of sign off.

8 AM freshness being maintained round the clock

Eco Friendly Lobbies

Nagpur, Amla and Ballarshah - major crew booking lobbies

of this division designed in eco-friendly manner with

natural light & ventilation.

As innovation, audio visual trouble shooting and safety

instructions are displayed through LED monitor.

Canteen is opened in lobby itself, operated by running staff.

100% booking being done on Crew Management System

(CMS).e of sign-off and he can book his choice of bed.

Sign – Safe

– Web based CCTV Cameras provided at Nagpur, Amla

and Ballarshah lobbies to cross check the breath analyser

test from any remote location through broad band internet.

– Fuel sensor type breath analyzer with bio-metric

sensor is integrated with CMS – kiosk for accurate, authentic

and precise recording of breath analyzer test.

8 AM freshness being maintained

round the clock

Attractively upgraded Nagpur Lobby

with pleasant ambiance is amongst the

best lobbies on IR with heavy sign on /

off ...... hrs. running staff from both TRO

and Operating.

Running rooms & lobbies - A home away from home with 8 AM freshness round the clock

Running Room, Ballarshah

‘Hasya Rang’ organised by WSSC/NGP on 27.04.2013. On stage Kavi Adv Radheshyam, Prof. Madhup Pande, Surendra Sharma and Dr. Sagar Khadiwala.

With Hasya Kavi - LR - Dr Meers Arora, Dr Sagar Khadiwala, Adv. Radheshyam, President WSSC Mrs Jyoti Dixit, Mrs Manisha Borvanker, Mrs Deepali Khare, Mrs Pooja Rabade and Mrs. Rachita Kumar

Reception counter at Running Room Loco pilot and Guard’s combined lobby, Nagpur

Running Room, Nagpur Running Room, Amla

GUNJAN – an auditorium with a difference

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“GUNJAN” an auditorium with a difference,

commissioned in the DRM office complex by

utilizing unused hall of 28.5 x 12.5m lying vacant for

the last 2 years,

It creatively constructed with frugal but effective

air-conditioning capacity of 314 seats in a record

time of 3 months from conception.

Wall panelling has been done by using released

wooden sleepers departmentally, thus creating

excellent acoustics.

This is a unique, eco-friendly plush auditorium with

world class facilities & is now the cynosure of all

eyes.

Substantial work of the Auditorium was done

departmentally. The Division did not have a decent

auditorium for hosting its various cultural and

social programmes.

It is perhaps be the least cost auditorium around.

Utmost economy has been the by-word during

construction.

It was on 6th Dec. 2011, when the officers and staffs were gathered for

“Mahapari Nirvan Diwas” function in a small meeting room of DRM office,

idea of having a proper auditorium was triggered in the mind of

DRM/NGP, within 2 months of joining the division. It was his vision that a

hall, lying vacant for last 2 years for shifting of some divisional offices, was utilized for

Auditorium. But in the era of paucity of funds, it was merely impossible to think about

providing proper / vast acoustic arrangements which is the prime requirement for the

auditorium.

Only in the 2nd week of Jan. 2012 “Gunjan” was conceptualized by DRM with the use of

unserviceable wooden sleepers for wall paneling to improve the acoustic and thermal

insulation of hall. In the 3 months time, this hall was ready for commissioning as

Auditorium “Gunjan”. It is fully air-conditioned provided with 32 nos. of push back chairs

and 282 nos. of tip up chairs. Also it has been provided with fire hydrants and fire

extinguishers. The auditorium was appreciated by GM, Central Railway Shri Subodh

Kumar Jain in May 2012, at the time of inauguration for this acoustic, aesthetic and fast

execution.

Now, “Gunjan” is one of the best auditoriums in Nagpur city, effectively utilized for

divisional function & seminars and for staff/ union’s function. This has given a new life to

the wooden sleepers which served the Railway for the several years and a Railway

signature to auditorium better known as “Gunjan” in Nagpur.

Sanjay Khare Ex Sr DEN Co / NGP

All the officers and staff have got new enthusiasm and motivation

after transformation of the office with ergonomically efficient modular

furniture, improved lighting and pleasant ambience. All the officers ,

supervisors and staff have been very happy to render services under

ASTHA to the staff within the laid down time frame with hardly any failure or

exception. The retired employees have appreciated and benefited from ASTHA

and have conveyed their heart failed appreciations.

B K Panigrahi , Sr DPO / NGP

ASTHA – “Assistance to Staff Through Instant Action” a milestone in staff grievance redressal

Management is art and science of getting the things done by others. It is often said the leader is as good as a team. Litmus test of a leader is bringing about the total transformation of a staff into self motivated work force directed towards achievements of goals. One of the important ingredients of this transformation is the grievances redressal.

Therefore, a novel initiative was launched taken by the division when on 17.10.11 Shri Subodh Jain GM, CR visit to Nagpur launched a staff grievance redressal platform called “Assistance to Staff Through Instant Action” – ASTHA for quick redressal of Grievances of serving and retired Railway employees, on time-bound basis.

18 types of Personnel Branch services were identified and targets for compliance of each type of grievance are laid down.

In case of delay on non rendering of any service within this time frame, the concerned staff could approach a special cell called ATHA cell which is manned by a personal department supervisor. Each such complaint will be recorded in a computerised module and was given a unique ID number and this cell will chase the redressal of complaint through various deptts. Performance and progress of the cell is reviewed by DRM, ADRM regularly.

Over 31000 employees benefited by getting their dues and grievances redressed within targeted time over last two years. There were some 500 instances, where the concerned staff did approach this cell for redressal of their grievances which was arranged by this cell.

About sixteen thousand Retired Staff got their Complementary Passes issued within 2 hours, thanks to ASTHA.

Also over fourteen thousand serving employees have got there, PF Advance, Children Education Allowance, Arrears of Pay, Reimbursement of cost of Spectacles leave encashment, dentures and maintenance grant etc within targeted time.

Perhaps it is the result of initiatives like this which boosted the motivation and moral of the staff at large on the division to a much higher level of performance, when every other thing remained the same or worsened due to fund constraint.

SERVICES Duration of time

Issuing passes for retired railway employee 2 Hours

Leave records 7 Hours

Allowance, advances,grant& payment 2 Days

Settlement dues, pension & family pension 2 Days

Excess recovery 2 Days

Retention of railway quarter 2 Days

Pass &PTO related grievances 2 Days

Cost of spectacle,dentures, maintenance grant 2 Days

Leave encashment 4 Days

Increment 5 Days

Pay fixation & arrears pay 5 Days

Seniority 5 Days

Transfer, promotion & posting 5 Days

Alternate appointment 5 Days

Permission for transaction of movable & immovable property 5 Days

PF advances 07 Days

House building allowances 07 Days

Other loans & advances 07 Days

Dr. E. Shreedharan, keynote speech on 21.09.2013

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Divisional Railway Hospital Nagpur – Total Transformation through SEHAT (Streamlined Enrolment for Health And Treatment)

Apart from Personal & Accounts department, Medical is another department rendering critical services to the staff thus having impact on their satisfaction, motivation and output.

Divisional Railway Hospital Nagpur and the activities thereof were the subject of many a heated debate and discussion in the Divisional PNM. It was very widely alleged no employee can visit the Hospital and get medicine without CL of one or two days. Most of time of employee used to be spent in standing in the queue. Behaviour of the Doctors was also a cause of concern. Hospital and the Doctors were living in their own world despite this and the division on the other hand had totally given up in despair. There was no communication and no hopes.

In the above back drop, a small step was taken to clean and brighten up the main building area by removing the old dusty papers, posters etc. There were number of sanctioned work for improvement of OTs and Wards and procurement of machines like X-Ray etc. but the same were not moving any where due to paucity of funds creating a feeling that nothing can be done.

It was realised that a big central hall was effectively un-utilised while the patients are queuing up mostly outside the hospital. The un-utilised central hall was converted into an attractive reception desk cum case paper issuing cum queuing area. Provision of attractive mural health awareness posters enhanced its ambience.

It was soon realised that queuing period can be drastically cut if patient enrolment and case paper making is computerised and a queue management system is introduced. Initially its cost was thought to be beyond divisional resources as a similar squeeze management system in the PRS at Nagpur was installed at consid-erable cost and still it was not functioning satisfactorily. An innova-tive idea at this stage came forward which made it possible to

install this system very cost of Rs. 1.5 lac effectively well within divisional resources. This was the use of internet protocol system for data generation processing and queue management and thus was born SEHAT (Streamlined Enrolment for Health And Treat-ment) with following features:

Patients are centrally registered & then individually attended, in Doctor’s chambers without waiting in long queues.

The spacious and pleasant ambience of the Patient Reception cum Waiting Hall itself is a big relief to the patients, with 42” LCD Screen for infotainment of waiting patients

Accurate statistics can be generated for analysis from time to time.

Improvements like provision of LED TV panels in the Waiting area, Magazine stands, improvement to wards and the offices also followed subsequently. The new X-Ray machine and state of the art PHACO machine for cataract operation have also arrived with due chasing with headquarters. Another new facility added was communication of ECG in case of emergency patient to the Cardio Physician at home through email for quick decision.

Further major improvement was Officers Special Ward which was in a really bad shape. Badly delayed work of providing Modular OT has also taken of and is expected to be completed shortly.

The long standing demand of conversion old Hospital Auditorium

to AC is also materialised soon with the new name of AROGYA

With the good offices of Hon’ble MP Shri Vilas Muttemwar, division

was able to get state of the art Ambulance for the use of the

passengers and staff from the MP local area development fund.

The hospital was without a proper ambulance after scrapping old

ambulance in 2008 and the need was being badly felt as the staff

of even Ajni colony comer to the Hospital in emergency.

Ajni colony residents were given another facility of collection of

their blood samples in the Ajni colony dispensary from where it

was collected the next day after testing in the Divisional hospital.

All the above had a very beneficially cumulative impact on the,

motivation and moral of both staff and Doctors and also of Union

which has been visible number of outstation health camps organ-

ised by the Doctors all over the Division to take the medical

services from the Divisional Hospital to their door step of the staff

posted in the remote area of the division. Families of the staff

particularly of group- D staff were substantively benefited from

the same. The major step in this direction was when a road mobile

medical van was launched, on 23.10.2013, to cover remotely

located and otherwise inaccessible stations in Amla-Itarsi section

twice a week.

With so much of action and much more in offing doctors are the

happiest lot enjoying the genuine appreciation from the staff,

patients and the unions and also the absence of negative media

coverage and its aftermath.

It was just a routine inspection of the Divisional Railway Hospital by the

incoming DRM, Mr. Brijesh Dixit, which resulted in a complete

makeover of the entire health care facility in terms of infrastructure,

machine, tools & plants and most importantly in terms of introduction

of innovative services & vastly improved health care delivery. In a short span of just two

years, this “Total Transformation” of the Medical Department has not only spawned a one

of its kind Coffee Table Book chronicling these Divisional efforts, but also generated

handsome universal praise from all quarters – patients, unions, the press and Railway

Administration right upto the Railway Board !

Gone is the 1964 vintage, cramped pigeon hole type of manual Case Paper Registration

counter at the very entrance of the hospital with long serpentine queues extending onto

the road, along with the equally damp and dull OPD complex with its graffiti style posters

& haphazard signages ! A brand new spacious Patient Registration cum Waiting Hall with

smart signages, new patient education posters, plentiful seating arrangements and

amazing giant ceramic murals based on the theme of “Panchatatva” & “Kaalchakra” so

relevant to the entire healing process, has now taken its place. The soul of this new body

is b ut of course, the successful installation of the first of its kind completely Computerised

Patient Registration cum Queue Management System – named very appropriately SEHAT

[ Systematic Enrolment for Health And Treatment ] ! Because of SEHAT, patient waiting

times are now down to a minimum with 42” LCD Screens & Magazine racks providing

them additional infotainment.

This sea change was swiftly followed up by introduction of Tele ECG Machine for 24 x 7

Internet access of Physicians on call, repeated Courtesy Seminars for all categories of

Hospital Staff & their training in reputed private hospitals of the city , innumerable

Multi-Purpose Health Camps & Mega Patient Education Seminars at way side stations,

proactive outsourcing of non core activities by entering into various time bound contracts

and a vigorous Machine & Plant Programme with back to back big ticket installations like

3 new Operation Theatre Tables, two Horizontal Sterilizers, a new 200 MA X-Ray Machine

in a renovated Radiology suite, and last but not the least the successful introduction of a

Phaco-Emulsification System for stitchless Cataract Surgery. The long overdue upgrada-

tion of Special Indoor Cabins was accompanied by donation of a fully equipped air

conditioned Basic Life Support Ambulance from the MPLAD Fund of MP, Nagpur Mr. Vilas

Muttemvar and inauguration of a Mobile Road Medical Van for the remote & inaccessible

Amla – Kiratgarh Ghat section. Airconditioning of the existing Hospital Auditorium to

reinvent itself as “Aarogya” is just a minor spinoff of the commencement of the much

awaited Law Book Work of the Hi-tech Modular Operation Theatre to allow ultra clean

operations like Joint Replacement surgeries to take place at Divisional level itself ! A

Modular Operation Theatre in Nagpur will be a first in entire Central Railways !

And the journey towards perfection continues ! It is entirely to the credit of the present

Administration led by our dynamic technocrat DRM, Mr. Brijesh Dixit, that these long felt

health needs in such cash strapped times, have been attended to in a seemingly effortless

manner in such a miraculously short period of just TWO years that everyone justifiably

exclaims in empowered unison “ Yes ! All this was indeed possible !”

Dr. Meera Arora, ACMS / CRH/NGP

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Stalling of stallingsNagpur division, being located in the region of Satpura range, valleys of Narmada, Tapti and Wardha rivers, Deccan Plateau and two steep ghat sections, presents one of the most undulating terrain for the train working with gradient upto 1 in 60. The powering of the train as it detailed result in stalling of critical goods train – 5000 Tonne plus trailing load with single G-9 or G-10 locos especially in monsoon months.

In the year 2010-11 there were 37 no of stalling. 41% were found to be in critical section with longer rising gradient. It was realised that speed restriction of 60 kmph in SUMO rakes (CC+8+2 loading) for the critical patches resulting in stalling because loco pilots attacking the rising gradient at this speed were not able to clear the full length of the gradient. It was seen that if the attacking speed is 70 kmph. driver is successfully able to negotiate the full length of the rising gradient without facing the slipping of wheels.

When this analysis presented to Shri Subodh Jain, GM C.Rly. on his visit to Nagpur on 09.12.2011, he immediately gave his approval for field trials. The field trial was done in Seloo- Sewagram section dreaded to be the graveyard of all critical goods trains frequently disrupting operation and punctually. After the introduction of these trials stalling in these sections came to zero from 12 nos. occurred in previous years.

This data could not bring forth HQs approval for similar trials in other stalling prone block sections of the division. However, division continued its effort. When the opportunity came the data was presented to new GM CR Shri B P Khare who immediately agreed for extension of these trials in 04 further sections of the division viz. SLOR-SEGM, DMN-DIP, CHJC-WR & CKNI-NGI w.e.f. 18.09.13 making the stalling zero in these sections.

Division is sure that this wealth of trial data and the experience will one day lead to enhancement of the speeds threshold of SUMO rakes in 70 kmph resulting into total Stalling of Stallings which will go a long way towards smooth and hiccup free operation.

As a part of the drive TRO department issued instructions to all Loco Pilots, Asstt. Loco Pilots, Control staff and Operating Officers who were sensitized to follow time tested tips and precautions particularly in Monsoon so that Stallings can be avoided in general in the interest of smooth operation. These tips were issued in a format of Pocket folder in month of June-12. Individual staff was counselled through their Supervisors also by organising Seminars and Workshops in this regards.

The efforts proved effective leading to reduction in the number of Stallings to 18 no. in the period June-12 to March-13 achieving a reduction of 57%.

Increase in use of 3-Phase LocosOperating of trains comprising 24 coaches with WAP-7 locos resulted in withdrawal of banker for the trains in ghat sections of TEO-CCD & DHQ-MJY. Due to provision of regenerative braking in three phase locos, energy regeneration takes place during use of regenerative braking while controlling the train which resulted to energy saving.

SERVICECONSUMPTION

(IN KWH)

RE-GENERATION

(IN KWH)

% ENERGY REGENERATED

SAVINGS (IN RS.)

COACHING 4888445 977979 20.01% 73,15,283

GOODS 3292126 603631 18.34% 45,15,160

TOTAL 8180571 1581610 19.33% 1,18,30,443“Reuse & recycle anything and everything from water to wood and steel to structures.”

STALLING CASES

2011-12 2012-13 2013-14(up to sept)

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2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14(up to sept)

Every extra kilometre of utilisation of Loco, Wagons, Coaches, Avoidance of each minute of detention of trains and crews, Creation of line capacity of even fraction of a train etc. results in that much extra transportation and that much less cost leading to cutting of cost of transportation.

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Traction Energy ConservationTraction Energy expenditure of Nagpur Division in 2012-13 was Rs. 428.58 Crores with alarming increase of 19.68% over previous year. This was the second large item of Revenue Expenditure after staff cost. During the year Energy consumption has increased by 3.45% and the tariff increased by Electricity Boards was 15.69%. Therefore, any effort towards cost cutting had to cover traction energy conservation.

A special drive was launched for this by issuing a Pocket Folder named “Urja Sanraksha Mantra” containing useful tips for Loco Pilots, Asstt. Loco Pilots, Control staff, Station Masters other Supervisors etc. for conserving Traction Energy. These tips included: Shutting of locomotives if wait for the line clear is to be more 1 hour, coasting in the Down gradient, use of regenerative braking, avoiding signal on approach, avoiding passage through loop line, faster removal of the speed restrictions etc. Individual staff were contacted and counselled by their Supervisors, Seminar and Workshops were held to create awareness.

Trip Rations were fixed for various trains in various sections of the division, Green cards and white cards have been introduced for LPs and ALPs to record energy consumed and generated at the end of the trips. Customised software has been developed to keep track and monitor the above. Star ratings of Loco Pilots have been introduced starting with 5 stars for over 30% conservation. More than 50 staff has been awarded for their improved performance. Results after four months of drive have been found to be mind boggling with the following improvements:

Ghat Section WorkingNagpur division has two major ghat sections in Nagpur-Itarsi

sections viz. Teegaon-Chichonda section (17 Kms) and

Maramjhari-Dharakhoh section (13 Kms.) having the gradients

upto 1 in 60 and 1 in 65 respectively.

These two ghat sections define the line capacity of

Nagpur-Itarsi section. In the busy traffic season, with increased

number of loaded Goods trains they really become the bottle

neck.

It was realised that there were large number of operational

restrictions in these sections which needed a review after

improvements brought about in the braking, and powering of

trains. This focussed attention and effort resulted in the

following operational improvements:

8.34

7.68

6.646.99 6.75

8.04 7.96 7.95

2012

(Avg. 7.68)

(Avg. 6.76)

SPECIFIC ENERGY CONSUMPTION

JUN JUL AUG SEP

2013

Rs.1.56 Cr saving in Energy expenditure with investment of Rs.9.8 lacsSegregation of commercial and domestic loads at Ajni sub-station has been

done after carrying out certain modifications in distribution network units

total revenue expenditure of approx. Rs.9.8 lacs. Prior to the segregation,

Electrical billing for entire load was being done at commercial tariff of

Rs.9.83 per unit. However after segregation, Electricity Board has started

charging electric bill separately for commercial load and domestic load. As a

result, total saving in Energy bill will be approximately Rs.1.56 crore yearly.

S K Shukla Sr DEE / G / NGP

“ Human resource management is the key to success , keeping in mind

we have upgraded running rooms to have 8 AM feeling to begin with

naming it with the names of rivers like Triveni, Tapti, Godavari and

Narmada to reflect the ambience of the running room right from

entrance, luxurious gardens, reception desks, gym equipments, yoga

facilities, subsidized meal and all outsourcing facilities with ISO 9001:2008 certification

have been created. When going for duty from lobby an excellent atmosphere in lobby

with better resting facilities, displaying of their names for good work done and

distributing awards periodically, timely promotions and training has resulted in drastic

improvements in productivity like punctuality, higher engine kilometers, higher average

speed, reduction in Specific Energy Consumption and accident free division.”

2722, New Delhi-Secunderabad, Dakshin Express hauled by a WAP-7 loco emerging from tunel and moving over Viaduct No. 2 in picturesque Dharakhoh - Moramziri Ghat Section. Picture courtesy - Arzan Kotwal

DRM Nagpur shri. Brijesh Dixit, receiving award at the hands of President of India Hon’ble Pranab Mukharjee in presence of Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia, Hon’ble Minister of States for Power (Independent Charge) at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi on 16.12.2013

National Energy Conservation Award-2013 Ministry of Power has Awarded National Energy Conservation Award to

Nagpur Station for excellence in Energy Conservation Management.

Energy Conservation at Nagpur Station 2011-12 2012-13

Total connected load 1061 kW 1175 kW

Total Electrical Energy Consumption 14.68789 11.63657 lacs units lacs units

Annual Electricity savings for 2012-13 (in units) 3.05132 lac units

Annual Energy savings for 2012-13 (in Rs.) Rs. 33.289 lacs

Energy savings achieved over previous year 20.77%

Energy Management in Nagpur Division

Energy 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 % comparison Consumption 2013-14 Vs 2012-13

Connected Load 17865 17955 18500 3.21in KW

Unit Consumption 195.32 (Upto 201.43 (Upto 123.7 (Upto 2.97 in lakhs Oct. 123.15) Oct. 127.49) Oct. 13)

Amount paid 1559.91 (Upto 1829.80 (Upto 1103.19 (Upto 7.68 in lakhs Oct. 940.90) Oct. 1195.04) Oct. 13)

Rebate from SEBs 37.320 51.573 110.012 113.31upto Oct. (In lakhs)

Namdeo RabadeSr. DEE/TRO/NGP

OTA of Rs. 10,000

and above paid

only with approval

of DRM

OT of Garibrath

Staff comes down to zero by giving CR after every trip and

line rest.

Advance planning to reduce non performing hours

Balancing of crew in various depots

Reduction in PDD by improved ordering

Progressive hrs booking

Monitoring of booking in case of more than 90 hrs.

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PSR RelaxationsAll the speed restrictions are time consuming, energy consum-

ing, and line capacity reducing constraints. Many of these

restrictions outlive their original constraints and need to be

reviewed for relaxation/removal. This particular exercise

proved very rewarding resulting into relaxation/removal of

large number of such restrictions as under:

The benefits were immense and very well reflected in the

improved operating performance of the division. The

improvements in operation and interchange in Nagpur were

particularly heartening as without any investments and inputs

the level of goods trains interchange between CR & SECR

which is so critical for operational performance of IR level, has

gone up substantially and the erstwhile bottle neck got

instantly broken paving the way for seamless movement of

trains across Zonal Railways.

Drastic Reduction In OTFollowing are the factors responsible:

Registers at all depots/stations for monitoring over hours

working have been introduced to record the details imme-

diately after OT is incurred & monthly summary of OT hrs is

collected and frozen in ‘P’ branch.

Periodical Rest Registers introduced in Lobbies to monitor

PR of Running staff immediately after 92 hrs. working.

Number of AC Mechanics for escorting duty increased by

imparting training to Train Lighting staff to reduce frequent

trips by the same staff.

Following strategy to reduce the OT

Judicious deployment of LR & RG in ASMs & Pointsman

category 7 close monitoring of the same.

Increase in speed of M/E trains in descending the ghat from 60 to 75 kmph after RDSO’s trial and CRS sanction No.C-11(168)/2012-666 dt 17.08.2012 Running of 18 coaches with WAP-4 loco without banker

Time saving of 2” to 4” and increase in line capacity by 3 to 4 trains per day.

Running of 24 coaches with WAP-7 loco without banker -

Reduction in requirement of banker to the tune of 10 trips per day.

Replaced single banker with multiple unit in TEO-CCD ghat section -

Result running time between NGP-AMF section is reduced by 1’20”.

Replacement of WAG-7 banker in DHQ-MJY with WAG-9 loco and running of Box N empty with single WAG-5 without banker

Reduced the banker requirement 25 trips per month. Operational Efficiency

Higher operational efficiency by way of higher average speed,

higher utilisation of locos and wagons, higher line capacity

utilisation, higher interchanging, higher turn round etc. leads

to higher throughput and GTKMs and thereby lower per unit

cost of transportation. The figures are as under:

Operating Performance – A total Turnaround

The year 2012-13 turned to be a remarkable period in division’s

history whereby total turnaround was achieved in Freight and

Mail Express operations. The declining trend of loading in

previous 3 years was reversed with a phenomenal rise of 2.3

Elimination of tanker water supply at NagpurThe Nagpur being close to the topic of cancer and thus

subjected to over exposure to summer heat suffers from

shortage of water during summer. Recycling of water is not

only the economic necessity but also the social responsibility.

The division‘s effort therefore in this direction was subject for

public attention and appreciation.

Supply of more than 30 road tankers of water to Nagpur

was eliminated by way of commissioning dedicated one

foot diameter pipe line from Nagpur Municipal Corporation.

Overhead reservoir at Raj Bhavan to Nagpur Station despite

severe funds constraints by coordination with NMC. To

create public awareness about scarcity and saving the

water innovative poster were displayed on the station

platform.

Functioning of five lacs litre per day capacity water

recycling plant was fully revived and use beyond capacity

to recycle the used water from Nagpur station saving both

water as well as expenditure.

A new low cost 25,000 litre per day capacity water recycling

plant to recycle grave water from multi storied flat in Ajni

colony has been constructed and

commissioned. This has been solely

responsible for making the DSA Cricket

Ground green even in summer rather

than dark brown much to the relief of

Ajni Colony residents.

2010-11 2011-12 2012-13

Average speed 29.92 29.93 30.37

Loco utilisation 929 971 1042

Wagon utilisation 4236 4811 4862

Line capacity utilisation 114.2 117.3 122.4

Wagon interchange 8283 8522 8995

Wagon turnaround 1.13 1.23 1.12

GTKMs in (000’s) 3137956 3124424 3360760

SN Section Existing PSR(KMPH)

Relaxed PSR(KMPH)

Running Time (M-S)

1 NGP YARD 10 – (PF1-7 & Up/Dn ML) 15 2'10" 2. NGP-GNQ 10 – (1042/15 – 1040/30 = 1700 M) 15 (837/48- 1'41" 46-300m) 3. NGP-GNQ 10 – (1041/33-1042/15 = 600 M) 15 (837/48- 1'41" 46-300m) 4. NGP Gds yd. 10 – (up gds ML = 5000 M) 30 0'20" 5. GNQ chord line 15 – (9KRD/6-KRD/CL-2) Normal 6. GNQ chord line 15 – (OKRD/21-KRD/CL-24) Normal 5'19" 7. GNQ chord line 15 – (OKRG/21-KRD/24) 30 8. NGP-AQ Engine line 10 kmph 50 kmph 9. TAE-GGS Goods line 50 kmph 75 kmph 10. Chitoda-Wardha 15 kmph 30 kmph

Department2011-12 2012-13

Total OT hours % variation overlast year

TFC RG. 120164 102235 – 14.92LOCO. RG. 158882 106037 – 33.26STN STAFF 131281 99413 – 24.27C&W 10041 3719 – 62.96MEDICAL 57 49 – 14.04S&T 461 105 – 77.22ENGG 81 142 75.31ELECT 35028 34534 – 1.41G/ADMN 638 590 – 7.52TRD 242 73 – 69.83TRS 4182 1236 – 70.44 Total 461057 348133 – 24.49

M.T., a jump of 8.8% over previous year. Apart from loading, all

the Operating parameters related to asset utilization and

punctuality were exceptional.

This outstanding performance enabled the division to bag the

Operating Efficiency shield as well as the General Manager’s

Overall Efficiency shield.

OT Hours of TRO Deptt. inspite of 20% vacancy

2012-13Apr-Nov

OT

in h

ours

2013-14Apr-Nov

64928

19505

69.44% reduction

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Year Total Remarks

2010-11 180 65 posts of four WS not accepted by concerned deptts. 11

posts out of 34 recommended posts of two WS were

surrendered in 2009-10

2011-12 215 63 posts of six WS not accepted by concerned deptts.

However,19 posts of previous WS surrendered in 2011-12.

2012-13 213 46 posts of five WS not accepted by concerned deptts.

However ,07 posts of previous WS surrendered in 2012-13.

2013-14 233

upto 3.10.13

Total 841 All identified and accepted surplus posts of WS surren-

dered. No backlog at present

Further surrender

proposed in 13-14 165

G.Total 1006

Stoppage Of The Coverage Of OBHS Trains By CTSAs a pure divisional initiative the cleaning of trains covered by OBHS

was stopped to CTS at Ballarshah reducing the number of coaches

cleaned per day by 45 numbers resulting in the annual saving of

about Rs.20 lacs to be compounded every year

Successful Outsourcing Of Services Despite service contracts facing several issues including non standardisation of contract conditions across departments and lack of adequate delegation of powers to the division to handle the situation arising out of failure of these contracts, division has been able to successfully out sourced the number of services satisfactori-ly resulting in surrender of all most 1000 posts over a three years period.

Following are the some of the services already outsourced

Mechanised cleaning at the station of the size of Nagpur by medical department,

Mechanised cleaning at 10 other station by commercial deptt.

Full out sourcing of housekeeping along with subscribed meals at all the three major running rooms by TRO deptt.

Full outsourcing of line boxes loading unloading

Total elimination of the cadre of box boys and call boys

Introduction of the our sourcing of water pump operators by electrical Gen deptt, Introduction of contracted AC attendant

Outsourcing of coach water filling by C&W

Outsourcing of mechanised coach cleaning by C&W

In case of the following services, efforts are in progress:

Further Pump operation with automation

Pipe line Valve operator

Mechanised cleaning in colonies.

Mini Line Boxes & Out sourcing of Loading /Unloading ActivitiesOn 23.10.13 DRM has launched Light weight stainless steel Mini

Common Line Box for Loco Pilots of NGP division for easy handling

during operational activities and to minimize detention of trains.

Size of these line boxes is 13.6”X 9.6”X5.6” and weight is reduced

from 25 kgs to only 6.78 kg

In first phase 20 nos of line boxes were introduced on trial basis and

after successful trial, 50 more line boxes added and very recently all

the old line boxes will be replaced by these mini line boxes.

Advantages:

Easy handling by reducing the weight

Less space occupied in loco and this will be kept in lobby instead

of platform LP & ALPs can easily do their operational activity in

cab and to avoid inconvenience to passengers respectively.

Detention of train on account of line boxes can be minimized

due to light weight and easy handling.

Surrendering of PostsAs a result of outsourcing of services, closure of redundant

activities, work studies manpower planning etc. , the division has

surrendered 213 posts during 2012-13 against the targeted

surrender of 182 posts, there by not only achieved more than 100%

target but also saved revenue amounting to Rs. 2,65,38,384/-

Surrenders made in 2011-12 & 2012-13 were by way of:

Mechanized cleaning of coaches in C&W Depot.

Mechanized cleaning of NGP Stn.

Introduction of outsourced subsidized meals and housekeeping services in all 3 Running Rooms of the division at AMF, NGP & BPQ.

Outsourced loading/unloading of Line Boxes for Loco Running & Traffic Running in phases.

Introduction of outsourced AC Coach Attendants.

In 2013-14, surrenders have been/will be by way of:

Mechanized cleaning of way side stations/colonies in phased manner.

Outsourced Pump operation with automation along with valve operation.

Outsourced data entry in the Lobbies.

Replacement of mechanical lever frames with panel interlocking.

Out sourced loading/unloading of Lines Boxes for Loco Running & Traffic Running in phases.

In current year, further 6 nos. of studies are in progress. On conclusion of the same, action will be taken accordingly.

line boxes, outsourcing of pump and valve operators, station

and colony cleanliness, hiring of vehicles etc.

Not only manpower has been surrendered but activities

outsource has been successfully implemented.

Ordinary working expenses:- Due to persistent cost cutting

measures the ordinary working expenses of Nagpur division for the year 2013-14

till October, 2013 approx. compared to last year corresponding period has gone

up by merely 4% as compared to Central Railway increase of approx 10%.

Reuse and recycling

a) Operation of water recycling plant has resulted in a saving of Rs. 33.5 lakhs p.a.

b) Use of recycle steel for construction of AQ Facade has resulted in saving of

approx. Rs.26 lakhs.

c) Saving to the tune of Rs.86 lakh by handing over existing vacant quarters &

service building to Construction.

d) Saving to the tune of Rs.25 lakh by handing over existing room to S&T for

Relay Room.

Nagpur division has taken following pioneering steps in the area of cost control:

Energy Saving.

Load segregation at Ajni railway colony between commercial and domestic use

has resulted in annual saving of Rs.1.64 Cr.

Replacement of old AC plant by new AC plant in Control Office, Nagpur has

resulted in saving of Rs.13 lakhs p.a.

Conservation in HT energy bills.

Saving to the tune of 1.74 cr. Units of electric traction worth Rs.7.22 Cr. during

April to Sept, 2013 has been achieved due to various conservation measures

taken by the division. SEC has come down from 7.68 to 6.76.

Manpower.

Following reduction in the manpower expenditure has been achieved due to

persistent efforts.

i) Overtime:- As compared to last year performance, overtime hours has gone

down by 30% resulting in saving of more than Rs.2 cr.

ii) Manpower reduction:- A thorough review of existing manpower was under-

taken with a BOs for surrendering manpower in non-core areas through

outsourcing of activities. A total saving to the tune of Rs. 8 to 9 crores has been

achieved through outsourcing of box boys, introduction of mini and common

Good appearance.

Box boy can carry two or three boxes at a time.

Existing space occupied by line box stands on all PFs will be

freed.

Common line box implemented on all M/Exp. / Pass. Trains.

In first lot all Mail/Express/ passenger trains were covered. It

reduced boxes from 171 to 80 i.e. 53% reduction in workload

and also daily loading / unloading to the tune of 140 nos. per

day reduced.

Common Line box in Goods train will commence from 15th

Dec’2013. It will further reduce the load of Goods line box by

loading / unloading by 50%, which will save approximately 29

lacs per year.

Outsourcing of Line box Loading/unloading in Nagpur Div. for

LP and Guards:

99 (LP+Gd) Box boys surrendered after introduction of outsourcing

of line box loading / unloading resulted in saving of Rs 2.67 crores

per year after deducting contract bill.

Gautam Jain, Sr DFM/NGP

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The New

of OperationsPARADIGM

Erstwhile SE Railway had enjoyed numero uno position amongst all

Indain Railways significantly due to heavy loading of coal meant for

Power Houses in Western and Northern India. Legacy of this loading

has now passed on to its trifurcated successors viz. SE, Eco &SEC

Rlys..This across the country bulk movement of coal in continental

size India, still remains a major bread earner of IR.

Nagpur has been the major exit point of loaded rakes and feeding

point of empties. Nagpur also happens to be the most important

junction station of North-South and East-West corridors with several

Rajdhani, Duronto and other Express Trains connecting the four

metros, whose number has been steadily increasing year after year to

meet ever increasing demand. Nagpur was thus a scene of classical

conflict between freight and passenger traffic on IR, each one

competing for passage with super saturated 'Line Capacity' around

Nagpur, in excess of 150%.

This was a real 'nightmare' for the 'Controls' of the two Divisions of

C.Rly and SEC.Rly. Located at Nagpur, opposite each other and the

Operating Officers. Battles of 'Goods Inetrchange are fought in the

dead of mid-night hour, each side trying to push its goods train first

ahead of Mail,Express, Passenger trains. Junction arrangement

between the two railways thru two bi-directional Single Lines rather

than conventional Double Line, due to typical geographical

limitations made the conflict worse, wherein each one is trying to

push his goods train, and crying upto highest levels in case facing

resistance. C.Rly. mostly, used to be at the receiving end of the Rly.

Board obviously eager to maximise goods loading to meet earning

targets.

So much mid-night bloodbath was there between the two Controls,

that many of the staff were not even on talking terms, and could not

physically tolerate each other. Huge Goods Yard spread over from

Nagpur to Ajni over 5 Km length with 50 Km track length at one time

having, reception and despatch yards in both directions and several

sorting, marshalling and stabling lines in between, has been a

testimony to this. This mammoth yard is still controlled by Lever

Frame goods cabins which were eleven nos at one time. A Steam

Loco Shed was also located at Ajni in those days to provide Traction

Power.

The huge Rly. Colony and other establishments at Ajni spread over

more than a thousand acres of area, having over 2500 dwelling units

at one time, with all paraphernalia of Water Supply, Health Unit,

Institutes, Shopping places etc. was there to serve this mammoth

installation.

One wonders, how great economic and social impact would have

been made by the arrival of railways on India moving on bullock carts

at that time and was largely rural, feudal and poverty stricken. And it

was still Mughal period technically a mughal was on Throne of Delhi

at that time. Gandhi and Nehru were yet to be born. That was really

the Foundation of modern India. All that is changing now. To begin

with, yard remodelling done along with new Nagpur RRI, got rid of a

particularly notorious 'Diamond Crossing no.16' at Howrah end of

Nagpur Yard, which was the scene of many a recent accident at

Nagpur. Thus had gone the severe 10Kmph restrictions thereof, and

others around it.

A series of other layout improvements and removal/relaxation of

permanent restrictions, mostly any costs, eased to-and-fro

movements between the two railways so much that, the present

discussions between the two sides canters around the new records of

interchanges:

Even the occasional packs of sweets and congratulatory SMSs from Sr

DOM and COM, SECR are not surprising. Atmosphere of acrimony got

converted into bonhomie at social gatherings with no complaints of

‘Line Clear’ not given previous day.

Due to this conflict all Express trains also get detained.

The metamorphosis began with closure of Nagpur Goods Shed on

14.06.12 .Credit goes to Shri S.V. Ingle, the then CCM C.Rly, who is so

passionate about Nagpur. The decision was immediately opposed by

Unions followed by usual gate meeting dharnas etc..Godhani the

adjacent station had half rake goods shed. Taking advantage of

ongoing work of Godhani – Kalmna doubling work it was decided to

convert it to full rake, so that it could handle full load shifted from

Nagpur. Without this closure of Nagpur Goods Shed wouldn’t have

been successful.

Milestones :

Daily Receipts Daily Dispatches

Monthly Monthly

27.50 trains Feb ‘13 28.7 trains Feb-13

26.60 trains Dec ‘11 28.2 trains Mar-11

25.30 trains Feb ‘11 27.4 trains Apr-08

24.70 Apr ‘08 24.8 trains Jul-06

Daily

37 trains 24.09.13

36 trains 18.03.13

35 trains 07.12.12

31 trains 25.05.08

Nagpur-Ajni bypass

View of Nagpur Passenger and Goods Yard. Photo courtesy - Arzan Kotwal

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74 75

Following this work, of new Home PF got sanctioned within GM’s

powers of Rs One Cr, with rest of the funds to come from other

sources and phase-II. The new Home PF on east side will not only

ease congestion of PFs, but will also decongest severely crowded

western entrance of the station, for which there was public demand

for long.

However, the real relief, to operations is to come from, new proposed

Nagpur-Ajni bypass line, which will be virtually the 3rd Line.

This about 5km long line comes by converting an Engine Line

available from Nagpur up to the Ajni Yard, with speed potential of

10Kmph. Its had already been enhanced to 50Kmph to substantial

operational advantage.

However, now its on way to be bi-directional Single Line fit for M/Exp

trains at 110 Kmph, providing exit to trains from new Home PF/8, and

Goods trains directly beyond Ajni. Whenever Nagpur-Sewagram /

Wardha 3rd Line comes, trains will exit to the same straight away.

Concor ICD at Ajni was established in 1997, connected to the above

Engine Line, without electrification though in electrified territory.

Also there was no direct exit/entry from/to this line, needing a lot of

zig-zag movements. This placement and withdrawal of rakes, criss

crossing whole yard, by Diesel Power involved avoidable detention

of Concor’s rolling stock as well as Divn’s locos, crew etc..Movement

of 5-6 rakes daily made it staggering. Concor agreed and deposited

cost of ‘Top Wiring’ and work is nearing completion. Benefits will be

tremendous. Placement/Withdrawal will be by mainline locos and

crew. Compounded daily savings of Diesel locos and multiple crews

will result in tremendous Cost Cutting over time, making use of new

by-pass line. The line itself is actually coming at almost ‘NO COST’.

And that is, possible due to simultaneous execution of seven

sanctioned ongoing works. Two are S&T works of replacement of

present Mech Lever frame signalling with Panel Interlocking(PI) in

Ajni Yard One more S&T work is replacement of Old PI of Ajni A cabin

with new one. Other four works are, new Home PF at Nagpur eastern

side, Nagpur- Kalmna Doubling’s Junction work, Godhni-Kalmna

Chord Doubling and Top-Wiring of Concor ICD. These seven works

would, any case,have been done as sanctioned, at their own

schedule, without this common facility getting created, may be

called Synergetic ally. Availability of this By-Pass or 3rd Line will

really lead to ‘A New Paradigm of Operations’ at Nagpur-Ajni .Sr DOM

worked out the full Operational benefits as under :

With the completion of new Home Platform line no. 8 at Nagpur

(Eastern side) and additional route for running M/Exp trains via

existing Nagpur-Ajni Engine line directly to Ajni ‘A’ cabin will be

available that will de-congest the available Platform lines of

Nagpur Coaching yard.

It is proposed to originate a couple of M/Exp trains from the new

Home Platform line no. 8. This will minimize the shunting

movements in Nagpur coaching yard and simultaneously ease the

trains operations on Platform No. 1 to 7 including freight

operations via Main line by diverting some of the Originating

coaching trains to Engine line as new By-Pass line.

With commencement of two new Central Panels in lieu of seven

lever frame cabins at Ajni along with MACL signalling which is a

sanctioned work being executed by S&T construction

organization, the sectional speed will be enhanced to 110 kmph.

This will generate six additional paths for running M/Exp / Goods

trains via the new By-pass line.

Another work of replacement of existing panel at Ajni ‘A’ cabin by

new panel with a new cross-over connecting UP & DN Main lines

beyond Ajni ‘A’ cabin to facilitate direct reception of DN trains on

Engine line is also with S&T organization. The Container loads

from JNPT will be directly admitted in Ajni yard via New By-pass

line and backed in ICD Ajni yard utilising the incoming power

and crew. Benefits after commissioning of new cross-over will be

as under.

With the completion of all the above works the paradigm of traffic

pattern between SECR and CR moving from East to west will be

eased to some extent by availability of 4-5 extra paths between

Nagpur – Ajni and Ajni – Wardha section. This will increase the

section capacity utilisation of Nagpur –Wardha section from

present 140% to 150%. All at almost no cost.

With more and more imported coal arriving on country’s ports,

old established, traffic flow pattern is changing gradually. The final

picture is yet to emerge fully. Till then, the journey continues.

SNPresent

ICD placement

After commissioning of

new cross over

Factors affecting placement of ICD load Benefits

1. Shunting movements 7 2 5 movements saved

2. Time required for 01.30 hrs 0.25 01’.05” hrs. placement saved

3. Loco/Crew required 2 1 1 crew saved

2010-11 2011-12 2012-13

TOTAL GOODS EARNINGS (IN Crs.)

2046.76

1531.55

1425.78

09-10 10-11 12-1311-12

PARCEL EARNING (LACS)

1928.8

1398.111307.10

1146.16 22%

38%

- 12.3%

09-10 10-11 11-12 12-13

PASSENGER EARNING (Crs.)

332.35

291.67

262.62

241.128.9%

11.6%

14.7%

340.00

320.00

300.00

280.00

260.00

240.00

220.00

09-10 10-11 12-1311-12

CEMENT LOADING (MT)

1.13

0.86

1.15

1.9

68.14%

TOTAL ORIGINATING LOAING (MT)

28.13

26.87 26.89

- 7.6 + 8.

6

28.78

28.0428.49

26.222006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13

GOODS EARNING (Crs.)

09-10 10-11 11-12 12-13

2026.48

1531.551425.78

- 3.7%7.4%

32.31%

1481.46

10-11 11-12 12-13

CONTAINER LOADING (TON)

867213

1327456

1501287

73.12 %

09-10 10-11 11-12 12-13

TOTAL ORIGINATING EARNING (CRS.)

1751.18

37.70%

1725.91861.72

2411.38

TICKET CHECKING – MONTHLY AVG

27.01

30.68 35.1641.24 47.89 53.76

56.3270.44

84.71985213273

145111352917011

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30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Avg05-06

Avg06-07

Avg07-08

Avg08-09

Avg09-10

Avg10-11

Avg11-12

Avg12-13

Avg13-14

uptoSept

106351204312637

213%

102%

2010-11 2011-12 2012-13

PUNCTUALITY & TOTAL TRAIN RUN

93.7

96.01

97.21

2377

2542

2656

PunctualityTotal Train Run

2300

2350

2400

2450

2500

2550

2600

2700

2750

2800

2650

92

93

94

95

96

97

98

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Sept’

13

10-11 11-12 12-13

DIVISIONAL WAGON BALANCE (UNITS/DAY)

13-14 up to Oct.

4236

4811 4862

4549

10-11 11-12 12-13

TRAIN INTERCHANGE (TRAINS/DAY)

171

173.7

181.3

167.8Best ever

199March’ 13

13-14 up to Oct.

10-11 11-12 12-13

NTKM (WAGONS-DAY)

1586

1415515056 15824

13-14 up to Oct.

SEC Vs. GTKM314.23

306.65

9.178.97

8.33

283.72

8.26270.98

232.97

259.41261.87

8.43

276.16 8.32265.90

7.89

7.98

7.45

05-06 06-07 07-08 08-09 09-10 10-11 11-12 12-13 13-14

SEC GTKM (Crs)

Best Ever SEC6.64

July’ 13220.00

230.00

240.00

250.00

260.00

270.00

280.00

290.00

300.00

310.00

320.00

7

7.5

8

8.5

9

9.5

upto Sep.

2010-11 2011-12 2012-13

LINE CAPACITY UTILISATION (%)

114.2117.3

122.4

10-11 11-12 12-13 13-14 up to Oct.

10 HR. PERFORMANCE

83.4582.38

83.43

90.78

Best ever93.25

Aug ‘13

2010-11 2011-12 2012-13

GTKMs IN (000’s)

31379563124424

3360760

2010-11 2011-12 2012-13

WAGON INTERCHANGING (UNITS/DAY)

8283

8522

8995

WAGON TURN ROUND

2010-11 2011-12 2012-13

1.13

1.23

1.12

AC LOCO OUTAGE (NO. OF LOCOS.)

10-11 11-12 12-13 13-14 up to Oct.

92.1

97.4

100

94.4

76 77

At last it is the performance only which matters. In case of IR, it is the

transportation, both passenger and freight, their quality and quanti-

ty and earning therefrom, and from other sources like parcel, publici-

ty etc. which determines the performance. Nagpur division has been

lucky to scale some new heights and establish some new bench-

marks, with the team work of all the departments.There is no better

way to convey the same, but the graphics.

PERFORMANCEis paramount 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13

COAL EARNINGS (IN Crs.)

1597.80

1207.401221.59

2010-11 2011-12 2012-13

COAL LOADING (MT)

23.24

21.42

23.92

2010-11 2011-12 2012-13

TICKET CHECKING CASES (Nos.)

204.13

162.35

174.14

APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR

TOTAL FREIGHT LOADING (MT)

2.46 2.412.28

1.79

2.31 2.36

2.63 2.65

3.03

2.26

2010-112011-122012-13

2.47

1.84

2010-11 2011-12 2012-13

TOTAL GOODS LOADING (MT)

28.49

27.16

26.22

2010-11 2011-12 2012-13

LOCO UTILISATION (COACHING)

1042

971

929

C.RLY TOTAL FREIGHT LOADING %

SURPA

MUMBAINGP49%

BSL29.93

30.37

HighestEver 33.02

KmphSept’13

5.78%

2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 Oct-13

29.92

31.65AVG SPEED (KMPH) AC LOCO UTILISATION

(ENGINE KM/ENGINEDAY IN USE)

2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14(up to Oct.)

553 566

620

671

18.55%

Best Ever690 in

April ’13

DRM Nagpur Receiving Rajbhasha Award from CRB on 12.11.2013

2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 upto Nov

RAIL/WELD FAILURES

121

5138

18

78 79

HEAVY RAINS AND THE AFTERMATH...Exceptionally heavy rains on 19.07.2013 in

Sindi -Tuljapur block second and on

Barbatpur-Magardoh section on 23.08.2013

led to two rare occurrences not occurred in

over 100 yrs of railway history, at the gap of

just a month. There were two major

breaches in the two above mentioned block

sections.

Breach in Sindi-Tuljapur sec. was surprising

as this region is known more for lack of rains

and droughts. However 245 mm rainfall in

25 hrs in the evening of 19.07.2013 caused

rare flooding which breached about 5 mts

high embankment in 360 m length between

bridge no 788/3 & 788/8-9 the division had

not seen any such occurrence in the past.

Loco pilot of 16328 was alert enough and

reported level of touching formation level

on arrival at Sindi at 19:50 hrs. following

which section was blocked for further trains.

Actual breach occurred at about 20:00 hrs.

DRM and BOs standing over the sogging track after washout planning restoration strategy.

360 meter embankment (Up & Down) washed

out upto the depth of 5 Mtrs.

9 OHE poles & 4 anchor foundations damaged

13 Poclain excavator machines deployed for 7

days

Approx. 20,000 m3 of earth, quarry dust,

boulders and ballast filled for restoration.

500 wagons of monsoon reserved materials

mobilized.

Approx 1000 men deployed on 24 x 7 basis.

The worst however brought out the best of the

division. Mobilisation of earth moving machines

on a massive scale and their round the clock

deployment over 6 days along with resulted in

restoration of one line in 58 hrs. and both lines in

75 hrs. further much before the forecast. 20000

m3 material was required to fill the breach.

80 81

‘When the going gets tough, the tough get going’The team Nagpur demonstrated an excellent team work and

successfully completed restoration of breaches at Sindi-Tuljapur

on 19.07.2013. A similar strength of the team was demonstrated

on the second breach which occurred on 23.08.2013 near

Barbatpur when river Machna changed its course due to

unprecedented heavy rains.

On both the occasions, a sub-team of highly dedicated and

motivated officers, supervisors and staff remained in control

room, day and night continuously planning and mobilising the

massive movement of man, material and machines to the breach

site for quick restoration. Innovative ideas were tried for quick

mobilising of Poclain machines to site from Nagpur. As the site

was not accessible by road, as many as 7 Poclains were loaded in

BFRs and unloaded at the breach site after taking short OHE

power blocks.

This team also organised the trouble free movement of

passengers during diversions successfully with least discomfort to

travelling public. Planning and execution of unexpected catering

requirement was a difficult task, but thanks to recently

refurbished, state of the art, base kitchen, which came handy in

preparing large quantity of meals with ease. Managing the press

and the media was a big task this team managed. The

dissemination of right information in the right time to the

passengers regarding the running of diverted trains was also

handled efficiently by the ever smiling ‘May I Help You’ team

personnel.

On both the occasions it was an excellent team work and it was a

pride to be a member of this team.

Jaideep Gupta, ADRM/Nagpur

Mechanised track repairing by Poclain machines proved very fast and effective.

Unloading of materials and ballast on roller-coaster track, while lifting 360 m. long sogging track was a challenge sucessfully overcome

Deployment of 13 Poclain Excavator machines within 360 m. length was quite an unusual sight but proved very critical in early restoration.

Restoration of Downline in 58 hrs. was really no less than a miracle. Movement of M/E trains on the restored line was quite memorable as seen above and below.

82 83

Barely did we heave the sigh of relief from the first breach, the

second occurred on 23.08.2013 following heavy rains of 217

mm in 20 hrs in early morning at 6:00 hrs. About 12 m high

approach bank of 4 x 30.48 m span Machna bridge on up road

was washed away in about 40 m length, as Machna river

altered its course. We were lucky again as only one section was

blocked. M/E kept running on down road. Here the challenge

of restoration was much different from earlier breach, furiously

flowing river below and continuous rains from above. About

20000 m3 material was required to fill up the breach. Again 7

nos. of poclain were mobilised and deployed site was not

approachable by road. As all app roads were cut off by heavy

rains, so they were brought to site by loading on BFRs from as

far as Nagpur. Had it not been for 1500 tribal labour from

neighbouring villages who worked tirelessly to carry more

than 1 lac Bags of sand from the up side to fill the breach and

restore the traffic in just 95 hrs. on 27.08.2013 at 9.30 hrs.

Furiously flowing Machna river under 4 x 30.48 m open web girder bridge, after washing the Itarsi end approach bank on up road.

Repair of bank in progress by sand bags from the top. Altered course of Machna river on upstream of the bridge. A heavenly view led to nightmare literally.

Round the clock working - DRM and other BOs at site. An energised workforce from neighbouring tribal villages ensured fast restoration.

Tribal workforce braved difficult weather and site conditions sucessfully. Laying of new track with help of two Poclain machines - it was indeed very fast.

84 85

TEAM NAGPUR There is no ‘I’ in it

A tribute to Team NagpurOnce people have experienced real synergy, they are never quite the same

again. So says Stephen Covey, in his bestseller book that defines the habits

of highly effective people. A synergistic position of high trust produces

solutions better than any originally proposed and all the participants genuinely enjoy the

creative enterprise. That, in short, is the thread of this book.

We, as a team, found ideas emerging and fructifying by the dozen, a deep sense of

satisfaction and pride emerging with each achievement; be it a complex technical ‘Stalling of

Stallings’ or a purely artistic ‘ Rail Kala Sangam’, each endeavour renewed our vigour to better

ourselves and be led to stardom.

While Imagineering, Detailing and Execution were skills which percolated down from the

Team Leader, it was a very committed, motivated, excited and emotionally charged group of

men and women who demonstrated how synergy can make 1+1 equal to 8, 16 or even

16,000. When we look back at Buland’s installation, or the birth of Gunjan, or the Ajni greens

or the new operational paradigm and the Safety Superstars, to name only a few, each one is a

success story replete with hard work and more importantly, emotional involvement and

fulfillment. This investment is forever and shall bear fruit forever.

Everyone wants to be part of a winning team. Looking back, each of us feels blessed to be

part of a team that made the impossible possible and got acclaim by the world at large. The

smiles and blessings of our passengers in the Diwali specials, the wholehearted appreciation

and backing by Headquarters and Railway Board, the win-win situations which baffled even

the most skeptical customers and the warmth of public applause reflected by the

unprecedented media coverage are all the rewards of good teamwork and playing the game

to a plan. In the process, each of us grew up as individuals, wiser to face new challenges and

understand….and then be understood.

A beautiful by-product of this wholesome experience was the seamless growth of the

Division as an organization. The institutions that we created will always bring joy to all….the

events that we organized will always be cherished….the bonds that got created in doing so,

will last forever. We learnt the importance of working collectively, despite differences of

opinion and to respect every thought…for using it constructively when its time came.

It is not that we are any different and this is not a mere chronicle of achievements. It was the

attitude that made a difference. Truly, only basic goodness gives life to technique.

This book in your hands is a bundle of emotions of a group that lived its dreams. We lost a few

brethren, along the way….and they will live in our hearts through this book. It is a tribute to

everyone in Team Nagpur Division.

Group photo on the event of Cultural Programme ‘MRUDANG’ during GM’s annual inspection on 17.01.2012.

Group photo on the event of GM’s annual inspection on 17.01.2012.

Uday Bervankeer, Former ADRM/Nagpur

Cultural Programme ‘Gadi Bula Rahi Hai’ on the occassion of GM’s annual inspection on 30.11.2012.

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MEMORY LANEDown

10-10-11 WELCOME OF DRM SHRI BRIJESH DIXIT TO NGP

10-10-11 WELCOME OF DRM MAM MRS JYOTI DIXIT TO NGP

08-11-11 AWARD TO STAFF IN PORCH 08-11-11 AWARD TO STAFF IN PORCH 17-11-11 VISIT OF GM SHRI SUBODH JAIN TO OPEN CAST MINE

17-11-11 INAUGURATION OF ASTHA 30-11-12 DHAMANGAON STATION 30-11-12 GM VISIT - BRIDGE INSPECTION

30-11-12 Bhoomipoojan by GM New Home Platfrom at Wardha

30-11-12 LOBBY NAGPUR 30-11-12 BASE KITCHEN NAGPUR 17-11-11 INAUGURATION OF ASTHA BY GM

30-11-12 WAITING LOUNGE 30-11-12 GM VISIT - NGP EAST SIDE 30-11-12 INAUGURATION OFFICERS REST HOUSE

30-11-12 GAADI BULAA RAHI HAI 08-01-13 COMMERCIAL SEMINAR 26-01-13 REPUBLIC DAY

26-01-13 REPUBLIC DAY 26-01-13 REPUBLIC DAY 20-02-13 RAIL KALA SANGAM 20-02-13 RAIL KALA SANGAM 13-03-13 VIJAY TALKIES RUB - LOKARPAN - WITH CM

13-03-13 VIJAY TALKIES RUB - LOKARPAN - WITH CM

01-04-13 RECEVEING GM’s EFFICIENCY SHIELD

23-04-13 GM SHIELD 2013 27-04-13 WSSC HASYA RANG PROGRAM 13-05-13 BETUL 100 YRS 15-05-13 DRUCC MEET 24-05-13 BELGIAN DELEGATES

31-05-13 ENERGY PAMPLETS 22-06-13 BPQ TTE REST HOUSE 01-07-13 AMBULANCE DONATION - WITH SRI. VILAS MUTTEMVAR, HON’BLE MP

15-08-13 INDEPENGECE DAY 21-09-13 WITH E SHREEDHARAN 23-09-13 REST ROOM AJNI

23-09-13 VISIT OF MOSR SHRI ADHIR RANJAN CHOUDHURY

26-09-13 FLAGGING OF JAIPUR EXPRESS 19-11-13 KOUMI EKTA DIN

17-11-11 INAUGURATION OF HOPE 11-12-11 VISIT OF MR 31-12-11 NEW YEAR CELEBRATION IN SATPURA CLUB

31-12-11 NEW YEAR CELEBRATION 07-01-12 INAUGURATION OF BASE KITCHEN BPQ BY GM SHRI SUBODH JAIN

17-01-12 GM AT CLUB -MRUDANG

13-04-12 GM SHIELD 2012 16-04-12 NEW HOME PF8 EAST SIDE 08-05-12 RAIL BOULEVARD

08-05-12 VISIT OF GM SHRI SUBODH JAIN

08-05-12 GUNJAN SABHAGRUH 19-05-12 WATER PIPE LINE INAUGURA- TION BY MAIR NAGPUR DR SLOE

04-06-12 WATER TANK AJNI

01-11-12 VIGILENCE SEMINAR 30-11-12 GM VISIT - TRACK INSPECTION

17-01-12 GM AT CLUB -MRUDANG 17-01-12 GM AT CLUB

02-02-12 INAUGURATION CIVIL DEFENCE HALL

01-03-12 HOSPITAL RECEPTION CENTRE 13.04.12 RECEIVING OVERALL EFFICIENCY SHIELD FROM GM

15.08.12 INDEPENDENCE DAY 21-08-12 BULAND UNVEILING CEREMONY

21-09-12 RPF RAISING DAY 23-09-12 GANESH POOJA 10-10-12 COMPLETION ONE YEAR21.08.12 INAUGURATION OF SEHAT BY GM

17.11.2013 CRICKET MATCH DRM11 VS COMMISIONER11

19.10.13 INAUGURATION OF BATTERY OPERATED CAR AT NGP

23-10-13 LOCO PILOT LINE BOX

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The sea change took place in the division in a very short period of two years are vibrant and astonishing. One who seen the division 2 years back will hardly believe the transformation in the division especially improvement in Nagpur station.

Being the railway employee, it is a matter of proud when an outsider speaks in appreciation about Magnifying facade of eastern side in combination of enhanced heritage facade of western side. The unveiling ceremony of restoring Buland is a fabulous and unforgettable for the Nagpurians. Respect to heritage can be seen through the elevated Buland and restored glory of Nagpur station building.

One could not believe that Ajni station could be a Terminus with an awesome facade by making costless changes in time period of few months by just making minor changes in loop line, but this dream comes true just because of dynamic and visionary DRM Mr. Brijesh dixit.

What happened was not impossible task or not requiring rocket science, but by creativity, meticulous planning and teamwork, transforms innovative ideas into reality. It is an example of resourcefulness by reusing and recycling anything and everything from water to wood and steel to structure.

In real sense it is a step towards hi-tech rail by providing escalator, Car to coach facility, Maharaja retiring rooms, world class base kitchen, ASTHA for staff , HOPE for passengers and SEHAT in hospital,

I witnessed dynamic and inspiring leadership of DRM, while handling the breaches. How one can evade himself from the hard work by seeing the painstaking efforts of their leader while handling the wash out situation at Sindi.

The media who generally writes adverse about railways, forget small whimper in front of vast development in last 2 years. While handling unions, DRM’s pro-worker approach, decision making power, stupendous and opened session discussion shows ability of leadership.

I know I am little late in congratulating you for the splendid rail track repairs work

you and your organization has recently completed on Nagpur-Bhusawal section.

Only an engineer can understand the severity of such problem. I have always

heard the wonderful works your organization and how you try to provide the

earliest relief to the commuters. There is no comparison between hearing and

seeing. Seeing leaves a much greater impression on a person. Today only I have

been able to personally see the massive repair work you had carried out and

witnessing this first hand I am in awe and admiration of how it's done in such a

majestic and exalted fashion. Each person involved both has given of their time

and means towards this work shall be blessed.

Once again I congratulate you in person for successfully leading this team and

each one of your organization for such a majesctic work.

Yours. truly

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