Quality Audit report
Of
Coaching Depot
Santragachi, SE Rly
Report no. 33/2012
APRIL 2012
( Audit is done by QA Mech Dte of RDSO )
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Quality audit Report of Coaching Depot, Santragachi, SE Railway
1.0 Introduction
Railway Board vide letter no. 2012/M (W) 814/5 dated 20.3.12 has instructed
RDSO / Zonal Railways to conduct quality audit of coaching depots and
workshops. QA (Mechanical) Directorate has been assigned to carry out audit
Santragachi depot.
1.1 Audit team - S/Shri M A Alam, Director/I&L/Kolkata, S Bose, AIE/I&L/Kolkata
and T K Indu, JE/I&L/Kolkata.
1.2 Date of audit - 06.04.12 & 14.04.12
1.3 Escorting officers from depot - Sri G A Jillani, Area Manager/Santragachi,
Sri Tapan Monada, DME/SRC, Sri R L Paul, ADME/SRC, Sri Rahul Roy,
SSE/Technical Cell and concerned SSE/C&W/SRC.
1.4 Scope of audit - Primary maintenance of coaching rakes -under gear
attention (pit attention) and rolling–in examination of terminating trains, coach
cleaning, fitment of passenger amenities items, schedule attention of coaches
( POH, IOH, Schedule A and Schedule B), pest control management in AC
and Non-AC coaches, detachment of coaches (primary, secondary and en-
route) and its analysis, maintaining records– DDR(Damage Deficiency
Register), feedback/complaint and action taken, linen management and
availability of Stores & its management.
After audit, Area Manager/SRC and his team have been briefed about
observation noted during audit.
2.0 Brief about visit
Santragachi coaching depot, South Eastern Railway is one of the largest
coaching depot with holding of 1419 coaches (249 AC coaches and 1099
Non AC coaches) and is a major coaching depot of South Eastern
Railway.
Total 6 deep pit lines with catwalk as per CAMTECH design, 9 deep pit
lines without catwalk and 9 stabling lines are available to carry out 38
primary maintenance, 11 secondary maintenance and 15 round trip
maintenance of important Mail/Express trains such as Chennai
Coromondal Express, Chennai Mail, HWH – Yaswantpur Express, HWH-
Mumbai Mail, CSTM Duranto, Yeswantpur Duranto, HWH –Puri Express
and other important Mail/Express trains to Southern Railway, ECoR and
CR.
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During two days of audit, items as per scope of audit have been checked.
Relevant records have also been checked. Infrastructure availability in the
coaching depot and planning of inputs has been studied. The escorting
officers and supervisors have given all assistance to audit team and
escorted the audit team during audit.
3.0 Strengths
3.1 Depot is carrying out maintenance of CDTS, fitted in LHB coaches through
in-house and 93% CDTS are working. Spares are procured through OEM.
3.2 Supervisors and staffs are trained. Depot has good safety performance and
there is no derailment / accident on C&W account.
3.3 Modification work of BP/FP pipe line has been continued at the buffer end of
LHB Generator car to avoid damages of ferrule joint of BP/FP angle cock due
to cattle run over en-route which has been approved by CME/SER. This
modification has been completed in 5 coaches and partially completed in 4
coaches. Further, modification in remaining 4 coaches is planned to be
completed by May’2012.
3.4 Flex Destination board: All rakes (4 rakes) of HWH-YPR Exp and 1 rake (out
of 6 rakes) HWH-Chennai Rakes are completed. Rakes of Ahmedabad Exp &
Mumbai Mail have been planned for fitment of Flex Destination Board.
3.5 Catering service tables have been provided in all AC coaches of all the three
rakes of YPR Duronto Express as there was complaint regarding keeping of
meals trays on the floor beside the toilets in the HWH-YPR Duranto train
before serving to the passengers. Further, catering service tables has also
been provided in all SWGSCN coaches of YPR Duronto Exp.
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4.0 Weaknesses
4.1 Depot had provided LED destination board in 92 coaches of HWH –
Yeswantpur Expr (12863/12864) in 2009-10. Connection for LED destination
board had been disconnected by Electrical Department in Feb 2010. LED
destination boards are not working presently.
4.2 Depot has awarded mechanized cleaning contract to M/s Eureka Forbes to
carry out mechanized cleaning in 26 M/E trains (422 coaches). As reported by
depot, performance of firm is very poor. Regular deduction as per contract
provision is being done but response of firm is very poor. Due to inadequacy
of contact implementation, quality of cleaning is suffering. Regular monitoring
is done by depot officials to ensure quality of cleaning.
4.3 Store for linen handling is inadequate. Depot has a total requirement of
10,000 packets per day. Mechanized washing is being done through
outsourcing. However, all items after receipt are kept inside the store and
checking / segregation of bad linen is not adequate. FIFO is not applied for
washed and new linen due to congestion of linen store.
4.3.1 Blankets are dry cleaned at two months interval against recommended
interval of one month.
4.3.2 Curtains are washed at two months interval against recommended interval of
15 days.
4.4 All major Mail/Express trains have not been provided OBHS through contract
and escorting by depot. OBHS have been provided in 3 trains (1 through
outsourcing and two trains by depot). OBHS through outsourcing as per RB’s
guidelines have not been provided in major M/E trains. OBHS contract
already expired on 31.10.11 and new contract has not been placed by Zonal
Railways. Depot has planned for OBHS in total 9 important Mail/Express
trains.
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4.5 Feedback system for quality of linen and pest infestations from coach
attendant (CA) is not adequate. CA is not reporting for linen quality and pest /
rodent infestation in every trip.
4.6 Passenger complaints on account of pest / rodent and linen have increased
during 2011–12. Summary of passenger complaints for last three years are as
under.
Yr Pest/ rodent Linen Others Total
09 -10 24 48 129 201
10-11 10 38 122 170
11-12 92 115 355 562
4.7 Pest control is awarded to M/s CWC/Kolkata as per Rly Board’s guidelines.
However, performance of pest control agency to carry out pest control is not
satisfactory. Complaints on account of pest/rodents have increased to 92
during 2011–12 as compared to 10 in 2010–11.
4.8 Depot is carrying out rodent control treatment as per contract’s provision.
Complaints on account of rodent have increased to 68 during 2011 – 12 as
compared to 4 in 2010–11. However, refuses / left over foods from pantry cars
are disposed after arrival of trains in Yard. Refuses of other coaches of train
are also disposed in Yard. The following shortcomings noted for rodent
control-
Garbage collection and disposal system is not adequate. After dry
sweeping of coaches, all refuses are not collected and some splattered
on the pit lines.
Rodent control measure has not been taken for HWH platform area by
Engineering/Medical department. Existing contract is already expired.
Rodent control measure is available for depot area only (carried out by
C&W department).
4.9 Depot is not aware regarding list of safety items published by RB and
following their own list of safety items. Store is congested due to in-adequate
space. Items are not labeled. FIFO is not applied. As reported by depot, due
to improper pathway, it is difficult to handle heavy items and these items (such
as AR, CBC etc) are kept at several locations.
4.10 Passenger amenities in Non AC coaches (GSCN) such as magazine bags,
bottle/tumbler holders and snack tables are missing. As reported by depot,
shop is not providing these items in Non AC coaches.
4.11 Reports of deficiencies/ defects in Rolling Stock (DRS) reports in the proforma
given in Annexure 1.2 of CAMTECH manual are not prepared jointly. On
arrival of the train at the destination station, joint report for deficiency in rolling
stock has not been prepared.
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4.12 With existing system, grease oozing out in LHB wheel sets can be checked
from front seal only when front cover is opened. This is being checked during
D2 /D3 schedule as front cover is opened for attention. For checking grease
oozing out at rear grease seal, bottom control arm is to be taken out.
Checking of grease oozing out in LHB wheel sets is not done for rear end seal
at depot.
4.13 Contract for disc brake (including air brake) attention in LHB coaches for KB
makes and FTIL make brake system has not been awarded. Depot is carrying
out maintenance attention of KB and FTIL make disc brake system through in-
house. Brake callipers are not attended at depot.
4.14 En-route detachment of coaches has increased during 2011-12. Summary of
en-route detachment during last three year is as under -
4.15 Record of secondary detachment is not available at depot. Analysis of
secondary detachment is not being done.
4.16 Depot has received 1482 wheel sets and 592 bogies sets from KGP shop
during 2011–12 which is equivalent to 666 coach sets. Total 845 IOH
attention (including newly built coaches) have been given at depot during
2011–12. All wheel sets as per guidelines of Railway Board’s have not
been changed during IOH attention.
4.17 Joint certificates have not been issued for newly introduced train by
Sr.DME/C&W or ARM/SRC and Sr.DOM. Total 11 new trains introduced in
2011-12 and 10 trains introduced in 2010–11. However, joint certificate
covering each clause of mandatory conditions have not been issued at
divisional level.
4.18 The staffs available for cleaning activity are 174 against requirement of 784.
Shortfall has been compensated through outsourcing of cleaning activity.
Total 566 staff deployed for cleaning activity through outsourcing. Manpower
available for under gear examination is 792 staff against requirement of 904
staff. Manpower available for sick line attention is 90 staff against requirement
of 204 staff. There is shortfall of 836 staffs as per Rly Board’s bench marking
norms. Depot has processed staff creation proposal. Coach holding of depot
has increased from 850 in 2006 to 1419 in 2012. However, staff strength have
not increased and reduced due to surrender of post. As reported by depot, 77
& 32 posts surrendered during 2007-08 and 2008 -09.
Yr LHB ICF Total Hot axle case
2009 – 10 - 1 1 1
2010 – 11 1 4 5 2
2011 – 12 - 9 9 7
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4.19 Rake maintenance link has a provision of 6 hrs maintenance time for pit
attention at primary end except for HWH–PRR express (12827/12828) in
which clear maintenance time of 6 hrs is not available as per train time table.
Train arrives at HWH PF at 11.20 and depart at 16.50.
4.20 For facilitating inspection of sole bars even spaced elongated holes of
(215x127 mm) are not provided in the turn under of all coaches. Coach no SE
058412, SE 968028, SE 988035 have been checked in sick line and found
that these coaches are not provided with elongated holes of 215x127 mm
size.
4.21 INFRASTRUCTURAL CONSTRAINTS OF SRC Depot –
Lack of direct admission facility at WCD: There is a lack of direct
reception in washing cum departure Yard due to which all trains are
being received at reception yard and further placed at NCG & WCD
which necessitate multiple shunting movement.
Lack of dispatch and reception facility from Reception – Yard to
Shalimar.
Only 2 out of 9 lines in R- yard are designed for long composition (23/24
coaches). There is only one shunting neck to handle the rakes. The
yard is not provided with catwalks and is having overhead wires which
require multiple placements for exterior cleaning.
Total 21 trains are to be dispatched from 15 to 23 hrs. while in washing
–cum departure yard, there are only 03 lines of 24 coach capacity. Not
more than 2 rakes can be tackled in WCD for attaching and detaching of
coaches.
Stabling facility is available for 123 coaches while requirement is for 160
coaches.
Connecting pathways are not available for movement through FLT/ lister
truck.
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Quality Assurance Directorate (Mechanical) RDSO Lucknow
Check sheet for Quality audit of coaching depot
Primary maintenance attention and sick line attention
(Based on CAMTECH Maintenance Manual for BG coaches
and Railway Board / RDSO’s guidelines)
Location: Santragachi
Date of audit: 06.04.12 & 14.04.12
SN Item Clause Observation 1 Periodicity of periodic overhauls
(POH) in designated workshops is being followed.
103 of Chg.Manual Table 1.1 and correction slip 5 issued in 2008 RB letter no. 2007/M ( C)/141/1 dtd 26.09.08
Periodicity of POH as per Railway Board’s guidelines is followed. ICF & LHB coaches are given POH attention at LLH shop. Status of POH attention during 2011 - 12 is as under:
AC 132
NAC 498
Total 630
Overdue POH as on 01.04.12 is nil.
2 Maintenance schedules to be followed in coaching depots
To maintain coaching stock in good condition, the following maintenance schedules are prescribed to be carried out in carriage depots on divisions where rake has been based for primary maintenance.
112(a) of Chg. Manual an Correction slip 5 for coaching maintenance manual issued in 2008 RB letter no. 2007/M ( C)/141/1 dtd 26.09.08
SRC Depot/HWH has a bare holding of 1200 coaches and total holding of 1419 coaches (including maintenance spare and traffic spare). ICF coaches – 1098, ICF design CBC coaches – 171, LHB design CBC coaches - 66, Hybrid design CBC coaches - 66 & Shatabdi (Conv) – 18. Schedule A & B attentions in rake are being carried out as per recommended frequency for ICF coaches. LHB coaches are also attended as per recommended frequency. (D2 schedule at one month interval and D3 at six month interval). IOH attention of ICF design coaches are given at depot. Bogies are overhauled at depot and shop is also supplying overhauled bogies to depot. Overhauled wheel sets are supplied to depot by KGP shop. Attention given during 2011 -12 is as under: Average A schedule / month: 716 Average B schedule/ month: 314 Average IOH attention/month: 70 New sick line at SRC depot has carne facilities of 25T – 02 nos. and 5T – 01 no. and coach lifting capacities of 8 coaches. Old sick line has no crane facility with coach capacity of 6 coaches under shed. A/C shed NPL – 1 & 2 with covered
3 Schedule A - Monthly (1 month ± 3 days) in rake
4 Schedule B -Quarterly (3 month ± 7 days) in rake
5 IOH attention - detach coaches Periodicity of IOH attention:
Coach Category
Periodicity
New coach at interval of 12 months in Depot
Rajdhani Satabdi (Conv)
at interval of 9 months in workshop
Mail / Express
at interval of 9 months in depot
Passenger at interval of 9
months in depot
Other OCVs at interval of 12 months in depot
Tolerance for IOH may be kept as + 30/-0 days. Maintenance activities to be carried out during schedules should be as per Appendix-F & G.
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SN Item Clause Observation For IOH attention of newly built coaches, guidelines as circulated vide RB’s letter no. 2007/M ( C)/141/1 dtd 06.08.09
shed is available for attention of AC coaches with capacities of 4 coaches. Lifting at depot is being done by JMP Jacks in old sick line and with lifting tackle in new sick line. Total 18 nos. jacks are available at sick-line. Overhauled bogies are supplied to depot in BRN wagon and arrived / dispatched as separate load. Newly built coaches (ICF design) are attended depot as per Board’s guidelines. Overdue IOH coaches: NIL Depot has received 1482 wheel sets and 592 .bogies sets from KGP shop during 2011 – 12 which is equivalent to 666 coach sets. Total 845 IOH attention (including newly built coaches) have been given at depot. All wheel sets as per guidelines of Railway Board’s have not been changed during IOH attention.
6 Primary maintenance schedules are required to be carried out by the base depots to which coaches are allotted. In emergency, when due to any reason coaches cannot reach their base depots and primary maintenance schedules become due, A & B schedules should be undertaken by the carriage depots where the coaches are available. ‘C’ schedule should be done at base depot.
112(b) of Chg.Manual This is being followed. The depot is carrying out the following attention at depot:
Mail Express trains
PM with RTM at other end 22
PM with SM at other end 12
RT attention 15
SM attention of other base 11
Intercity trains
PM withy round trip attention
4
Total attention 64
Out of 64 maintenance attention (PM,SM and RTM), attention of 16 trains (PM – 9, SM-4 & RT – 3) are given at Padampukur (adjacent to SRC) under SRC control.. Total 19 coaches are missing over Foreign Railways. These coaches returned to base depot when due for POH.
7 Examination of originating trains: 107 a of Chg. Manual
7.1 All trains must be examined by the mechanical train examining staff before despatch to ensure all coaches are in fit condition without rejectable defects.
107 a (i) of Chg. Manual
This is being followed. All trains are examined by C&W staff before despatch.
8 Terminating Examination of Passenger Trains – Rolling in examination.
107 b of Chg. Manual
Rolling–in examination is being carried out at HWH. Deployment of staff have been checked during audit and found only 2 men deployed for
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rolling-in examination.
8.1 Site shall provide unobstructed view of under gear from both sides.
107 (b)(i)(a) of Chg.Manual
Site has un-obstructed view of under gear from both side.
8.2 Should have adequate space for fixing the lighting arrangement and for staff
107 (b)(i)(d) of Chg.Manual
Lighting arrangement for rolling–in examination is available except for PF-17, PF -21 & PF-23) at HWH station. ARM/SRC has requested DRM/HWH for arranging lighting arrangement and one room for keeping tool boxes of TXRs..
8.3 As the train passes the nominated point, C&W staff should watch out vigilantly for loose/hanging/broken under gear parts of the coaches, any unusual sound coming from the coaches or any other abnormality in the coaches.
107(b)(iv) of Chg.Manual Record maintained for rolling in examination is not adequate. Separate TXR’s maintain their register for rolling in examination and record of all rolling –in examination of all trains at a glance can not be perused as records are kept by them in their locker. Format for recording rolling –in observations are not available. During inspection on 14.04.12, it is observed that temperature recorder available with TXR is not working. All temperatures of axle boxes are not recorded. Only high temperature of axle box in a coach is recorded. In addition during audit check on 14.04.12, rolling-in staffs were found standing at site but not carrying out rolling-in examination of East Coast Express during arrival at PF.
8.4 Temperature of the axle boxes should be measured preferably with the help of the electronic temperature measuring device.
107(b)(vi) of Chg.Manual Axle box temperature is measured with non contact type temperature measuring device. 04 nos. non-contact infrared temperature measuring devices are available at PF. During check one no found not working.
9 Revised maintenance pattern for coaching trains circulated vide Railway Board’s letter No.95/M(C)/141/1 dt.31.01.07
Railway Board’s letter No.95/M(C)/141/1 dt.31.01.07
9.1 While permitting introduction of round trip primary pattern of maintenance on coaching trains, approved mandatory condition at primary end and other end as detailed in Railway Board’s letter No.95/M(C)/141/1 dt.31.01.07 is followed.
Railway Board’s letter No.95/M(C)/141/1 dt.31.01.07
This is being ensured.
9.1.1 Primary End
i) The brake gearing should be
properly adjusted including the
slack adjuster ‘A’ dimension & the
brake cylinder stroke to ensure
100% brake power
-do- ICF Coaches have been provided with BMBC. Piston stroke is adjusted to 40 mm during primary maintenance.
ii) Brake blocks should be changed -do- This is being ensured.
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SN Item Clause Observation in bogie sets only
iii) All missing passenger amenity fittings must be replaced and the rake must be turned out as ‘Zero-Missing-Fitting’ rake.
-do- All AC coaches are provided with passenger amenities items. However, passenger amenities in Non AC coaches such as magazine bags, bottle/tumbler holders and snack tables are missing. As reported by depot all passenger amenities items are not provided in Non AC coaches during POH. Snack table in NAC coaches are provided directly over L.P sheet and this worked out during service.
iv) Intensive cleaning of coach toilets and lavatory.
-do- This is being ensured.
v) Clear maintenance time of 6 hours on the pit as per train schedule.
-do- Clear maintenance time of 6 hrs on the pit is available as per train schedule except for HWH –PRR express (12827/12828) in which clear maintenance time of 6 hrs is not available as per train time table. Train arrive at HWH PF at 11.20 and depart at 16.50.
vi) Provision of proper washing cum maintenance pit line facility with adequate testing equipment and high pressure jet cleaning plant at primary end.
-do- SRC depot has the following pits and stabling line for rake maintenance:
24 coach pit with catwalk and washing apron
06
24 coach pit facility without catwalk
01
Less than 24 coach pit facility without catwalk
08
Stabling line with 24 coach facility
3
Stabling line with less than 24 coach facility
6
09 deep pits at SRC/Reception Yard are non standard without catwalk. Only 6 pits have been constructed as per CAMTECH design (4 at NCG and 2 at Padampukur). 07 nos. RTR are available for air brake testing. High pressure jet machines are used for coach washing and toilet cleaning by contractual agency (total 36 trains have been outsourced). Cleaning of balance trains are carried out by depot and hydrant line is used for coach washing and toilet cleaning.
vii) Adequate gang strength with proper supervision
-do- The staffs available for cleaning activity are 174 against requirement of 784. Shortfall has been compensated through outsourcing of
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SN Item Clause Observation
cleaning activity. Total 566 staff deployed for cleaning activity through outsourcing. Manpower available for under gear examination is 792 staff against requirement of 904 staff. Manpower available for sick line attention is 90 staff against requirement of 204 staff. There is shortfall of 836 staffs as per Rly Board’s bench marking norms. Depot has processed staff creation proposal. Coach holding of depot has increased from 850 in 2006 to 1419 in 2012. However, staffs strength have not increased and reduced due to surrender of post. As reported by depot, 77 & 32 posts surrendered during 2007-08 and 2008 -09 Adequate staffs are not available for safety maintenance.
9.1.2 The Other End
i) Whenever the lie-over is more
than 2 hours at the platform or the
rake is stabled in the yard, the
rake should be locked and
positive security should be
provided
-do- This is being ensured at other end.
ii) The minimum infrastructure to be provided at the platforms from where trains are returned without secondary maintenance should be is available
-do- This is being ensured at other end.
iii) A joint safety certificate covering each clause of mandatory conditions will be issued by mechanical and operating branches at divisional level prior to changing over any train to revised coaching maintenance pattern.
-do- Joint certificates have not been issued for newly introduced train by Sr.DME/C&W or ARM/SRC and Sr.DOM. Total 11 new trains introduced in 2011- 12 and 10 trains introduced in 2010 – 11. However, joint certificate covering each clause of mandatory conditions have not been issued at divisional level.
10 Rake maintenance link has provision of maintenance time (pit attention) of 6 hrs at primary end to enable intensive attention.
108 of Chg. Manual and Policy circular no. 4
Rake maintenance link has provision of 6 hrs maintenance time for pit attention at primary end except for HWH –PRR express (12827/12828) in which clear maintenance time of 6 hrs is not available as per train time table. Train arrive at HWH PF at 11.20 and depart at 16.50.
11 Internal cleaning, Passenger amenity attention and watering is done at platform line or nominated stabling line provided stipulated facilities are available at such line is followed
108 of Chg.Manual Table 1.8
Attention is given for rake cleaning, amenities attention and watering at pit line.
12 Washing and cleaning of 109 of Chg.Manual
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SN Item Clause Observation coaches
12.1 Use recommended solutions for
cleaning as per RDSO
specification No.
M&C/PCN/101/2001 or use
cleaning agents approved by
CME of the Railway
109 of Chg.Manual Depot is using solution for cleaning as approved by RDSO. Cleaning solution is provided by contractual agency for the coaches undertaken for cleaning activity 26 trains (422 coaches). Total 181 coaches are cleaned departmentally with chemical provided by depot. In addition, 50 trains are cleaned through contractual agency with chemical provided by depot. Dry sweeping of 45 coaches are carried out at HWH PF for round trip attention.
12.2 It should be ensured that the rake/coach is protected with proper board/signal for safety of the staff working on washing/cleaning job to prevent movement/disturbance in the activity. Scotch blocks with locking arrangement should protect lines and keys should be kept with Engineer (C&W) till the time rake is under maintenance
109 (b)(i) of Chg.Manual Wooden wedges are applied to avoid rolling down of rake and red protection board is applied.
12.3 External cleaning /washing: Check that guidelines as detailed in CAMTECH manual are being followed.
109 (b) of Chg.Manual Coaches of 12842 / 12839 have been checked during audit on 06.04.12. External cleaning is found satisfactory
12.4 Cleaning of Toilet: Check that guidelines as detailed in CAMTECH manual are being followed.
109 (c) of Chg.Manual Coaches of 12842 / 12839 have been checked during audit on 06.04.12. Cleaning of toilet is found satisfactory.
12.5 Internal cleaning of upper class AC and sleeper coaches: Check that guidelines as detailed in CAMTECH manual are being followed.
109 (d) of Chg.Manual Coaches of 12842 / 12839 have been checked during audit on 06.04.12. Internal cleaning of AC coaches is found satisfactory.
12.6 Internal cleaning of GS, SLR: Check that guidelines as detailed in CAMTECH manual are being followed.
109(e) of Chg.Manual Coaches of 12842 / 12839 have been checked during audit on 06.04.12. Internal cleaning of GS and SLR is satisfactory.
12.7 Cleaning of buffers and screw couplings
109(f) of Chg.Manual
(i) Buffer plungers should be scrubbed with a scraper to remove dirt and muck. Thereafter, they should be wiped clean with cleaning oil and rubbed with coir rope.
109(f)(i) of Chg.Manual This is being ensured.
(ii) Screw coupling threads should be cleaned with wire brush to remove all dirt and dust. Thereafter, it should be cleaned and given a light coat of oil. Oiling should be done on slack adjuster also
109(f)(ii) of Chg.Manual This is being ensured.
13 Conditions required for maintenance of 24 coach trains
110 of Chg.Manual Total 5 PM trains are 24 coach length trains and 1 SM train is 24 coach
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SN Item Clause Observation (Railway Board’s letter No.98/M(C)/137/19 Pt.I dt.28.7.99 & 5.5.2000
length trains.
13.1 Infrastructural requirements 110(a) of Chg.Manual
(i) 24 coach length fully equipped pit
line.
110(a)(i) of Chg.Manual SRC depot has 6 (six) deep pits with 24 coach facility.
(ii) High pressure jet cleaning pipeline with plant for cleaning at primary pit line. Mechanized external cleaning is preferable
110(a)(ii) of Chg.Manual Cleaning is being done with high pressure jet machine by contractual agency.
(iii) Water hydrants for 24 coach length at en route watering stations with 20 minutes stoppage at nominated stations
110(a)(iii) of Chg.Manual Depot has not studied problems of en-route coach watering due to insufficient stoppage time. There are 12 cases of passenger complaints due to non-availability of coach water.
(iv) Availability of the prescribed air brake maintenance and testing equipment.
110(a)(iv) of Chg.Manual Total 7 nos. RTR are available for air brake testing. Air pressure is 10 – 7.5 Kg/cm
2.
Total 6 Compressors of 200 CFM (2 nos), 350 CFM (2 nos)., 360 CFM (1 no.), and 325 CFM (1 no.) are available at depot.
13.2 Coach Design related
requirements
110(b) of Chg.Manual
(i) Air brake with twin pipe graduated
release system
110(b)(i) of Chg.Manual This is being ensured
(ii) Only enhanced capacity draw gear and screw coupling to RDSO sketch No. 79061 and 79067 are to be provided on the rake
110(b)(ii) of Chg.Manual All ICF coaches (Conventional) have been provided with enhanced capacity draw gear and screw coupling (75 T capacities). LHB /Duronto coaches and ICF coaches (with CBC) are provided with H type CBC. Total 303 coaches have been provided with CBC arrangement.
13.3 Maintenance practices and system related requirements
110(c) of Chg.Manual
i) The integrity of the rakes to be
maintained.
110(c)(i) of Chg.Manual Integrity of rake is maintained.
ii) Primary maintenance of the rake should be done in one hook without splitting
110(c)(ii) of Chg.Manual This is being ensured
iii) Minimum maintenance time of 6 hours on the pit during primary maintenance
110(c)(iii) of Chg.Manual This is being ensured
iv) It is mandatory to provide secondary maintenance to all trains augmented to 24 coaches (RPC 4 revised and permit Round trip attention with approval of CME)
110(c)(iv) of Chg.Manual This is being ensured. RPC 4 has been revised and PM with round trip is permitted up to 3500 Km for 24 coaches’ trains also.
v) Trains leakage rate to be maintained within prescribed limits by using rake test rig.
110(c)(v) of Chg.Manual This is being ensured. Air brake testing is being done with RTR.
vi) Provision of proportionate brake system on the locomotive in good
110(c)(vi) of Chg.Manual Air flow measuring valve has been
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SN Item Clause Observation working order provided in locomotives
vii) Provision of audio visual alarm
system on the locomotive 110(c)(vii) of Chg.Manual
14 Fire extinguishers should be checked every three months and completely refilled after one year.
111(f)(i) of Chg.Manual Quarterly and yearly attention as stipulated is provided through outsourcing.
14.1 Provision of DCP type fire extinguisher in a rake should be in accordance with guidelines circulated vide letter no. 95/Sec (spl)/75/1 dtd 30.05.97
Coach type Nos of FE’s
Each Break Van 2 nos
Each AC coach 2 nos
Each Pantry car 4 nos
Each Generator van
2 nos
RB’s letter no. 95/Sec (spl)/75/1 dtd 30.05.97
DCP type FE’s are provided as under: AC / SLR – 2 nos each Pantry car – 04 nos. Generator car – 02 nos.
15 Similarly, other brake van equipment, which Mechanical Train Examining staff is responsible to supply, should be provided according to the instructions of each Railway. Portable control telephones, portable train lighting equipments, portable fire extinguisher, wooden wedges/skids and stretcher are to be provided.
111(g)(i) of Chg.Manual C&W department is providing FE’s and wooden wedges in trains. Other equipments are provided by TL, S&T and traffic staff. All items of brake van have been kept in SLR at depot and Almirah is sealed.
16 Watering and cleaning of rakes
Mechanical department of each railway will nominate the watering and the cleaning stations on the Railway.
111(h) of Chg.Manual As reported by depot, Watering stations are TATA and Rorekela. CTS are available at KGP.
17 Deficiency Rolling Stock (DRS) for Coaching Stock
111(i) (i) of
(i) Railway should devise system for detecting deficiencies. Reports of deficiencies/ defects in Rolling Stock (DRS) reports in the proforma given in Annexure 1.2, should be prepared for each mail/express/passenger originating train in duplicate by the Engineer (C&W)/Electrical (TL) and should be signed jointly with the RPF representatives.
Chg.Manual This is not being followed. DRS reports are not prepared jointly.
(ii) On arrival of the train at the destination station,, the Engineer (C&W) staff and electrical staff shall check the rakes jointly with a representative of RPF and comparison may be made with original report.
111(5)(b) of Chg.Manual This is not being followed.
18 Coach Maintenance History Card
111(k)(i) of
(i) Every coaching depot shall have computers for maintaining the coach maintenance history in a software programme which should be compatible with the
Chg.Manual Coaching depot is maintaining coach maintenance history in computer (in Access based software) which is accessible to coaching depot officer
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and supervisors. However coaching workshop is not linked with depot for assessing coach history. During POH, depot is furnishing coach history details to shop in hard copy.
(ii) The complete history book of each coach, consisting of maintenance history cards, date card, trial card, etc. will, however, be maintained by the base workshops
111(k)(iii) of Chg.Manual This is not being followed.
19 Primary/Secondary maintenance
19.1 The rakes/ coaches of all trains should be given a Primary/Secondary Maintenance examination as prescribed by the Chief Mechanical Engineer of the Railway and as per Appendix F of Chg.Manual
113(a) of Chg.Manual This is being followed. The depot is carrying out the following attention at depot:
Mail Express trains
PM with RTM at other end 22
PM with SM at other end 12
RT attention 15
SM attention of other base 11
Passenger trains
PM withy round trip attention
4
Total attention 64
19.2 Coaches shall be washed and cleaned thoroughly from outside and inside as prescribed in clause 109.
113(b) of Chg.Manual This is being followed.
19.3 Brake system maintenance Air brake system (Bogie mounted and underframe mounted):
Attention as detailed in para 113 ( c) is being given during primary /secondary attention of a rake.
113(c) of Chg.Manual This is being followed.
19.4 In addition to above the following items of work should be attended during the maintenance schedule examination: * underframes * bogie frames * axle boxes * springs. These items should be wiped with wet waste weaves or cotton waste as necessary so as to facilitate examination. All under gear components should then be examined and repaired as necessary to ensure that there is no `S' marked rejectable defect as mentioned in Chapter IV of IRCA Conference Rules.
113 (d) of Chg.Manual This is being followed. However, under gear cleaning is not satisfactory to facilitate examination of under-frame, bogie frame, axle box and springs etc.
19.5 The following items of under-gear components should, however, be specially examined and attended to:-
113 (e) of Chg.Manual
i) Oil in hydraulic dash pots of Rajdhani and Shatabdi coaches should be checked once in 15 days to detect oil leakage from
113 (e) (i) of Chg.Manual
Oil level in dash pot is checked on monthly basis and oil is filled up on need basis.
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SN Item Clause Observation them through defective seals or through the vent screw. Add/ replenish with specified grade of oil if the oil level is below 40 mm in the tare condition for ensuring better riding comfort.
ii) Wheel profiles should be visually examined and gauged in case they appear to be near condemning limits.
113(e)(ii) of Chg.Manual This is being followed.
iii) The brake gear should be checked and so adjusted that the piston stroke is within the limits specified for different types of coaches. (see table 1.10). 'A' and 'e' dimensions for slack adjuster should be as per table 1.11 (as applicable for under frame mounted brake system)
113(e)(iii) of Chg.Manual This is being followed. ICF coaches have been provided with BMBC and piston stroke is adjusted to 40 mm by depot during PM.
19.6 The following coach body components and fittings should be specially checked and attended to
113 (f) of Chg.Manual
i) Doors should be properly secured with the hinges/pivots and should not be grazing with floor or door sill plates.
113(f)(i) of Chg.Manual This is being followed.
ii) Door latches and safety catches 113(f)(ii) of Chg.Manual This is being followed.
iii) Door lock handles 113(f)(iii) of Chg.Manual This is being followed.
iv) Tower bolts 113(f)(iv) of Chg.Manual This is being followed.
v) Window shutters should neither be tight nor loose
113(f)(v) of Chg.Manual This is being followed.
vi) Window shutter safety catches 113(f)(vi) of Chg.Manual This is being followed.
vii) Window frame 113(f)(vii) of Chg.Manual This is being followed.
viii) Vestibule assemblies of all vestibule coaches should be checked and repaired as necessary.
113(f)(viii) of Chg.Manual This is being followed.
ix) Water pipe connections, flushing valves, cocks and shower roses should not be leaking or choked.
113(f)(x) of Chg.Manual This is being followed.
x) Drain grills and drain holes in the bathroom floors and wash basin drainpipes should be cleaned and opened where found choked.
113(f)(xi) of Chg.Manual This is being followed.
xi) Any other deficiency as per Annexure 1.2 should be made good.
113(f)(xii) of Chg.Manual This is being followed.
xii) A proper record should be kept by Engineer (C&W) at washing/pit lines of schedules carried out by them, especially of items required to be attended at specific periodicity. Record to be maintained in standard DDR (Damage deficiency register)
113(h) of Chg.Manual Depot is maintaining record of PM in DDR. Records for Upper body and under gear are maintained in DDR. All relevant records are maintained for rake wise during PM of rake.
20 Schedule ‘A’ Examination 114 of Chg.Manual
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given every month + 3 days at the nominated primary maintenance depot within the normal primary maintenance time on a washing/pit line in a rake.
114 (a) of Chg.Manual This is being followed.
ii. Brake system maintenance Air brake system (bogie mounted) A schedule maintenance as per air brake chapter
114(b) of Chg.Manual This is being followed.
iii. The specified items of work should be attended during Schedule ‘A’ examination, i.e. monthly examination.
114(c) of Chg.Manual This is being followed. Record of schedule ‘A’ examination is maintained in printed schedule form.
21 Schedule ‘B’ Examination 115 of Chg.Manual
i. Schedule `B' is required to be given every three months + 7 days at the nominated primary maintenance depot within the normal time allowed for primary maintenance on a washing line in rake.
115(a) of Chg.Manual This is being followed.
ii. The specified items of work should be attended.
115(b) of This is being followed. Record of schedule ‘B’ examination is maintained in printed schedule form.
iii. Brake system maintenance
Air brake system (Bogie mounted) (i) Same as 'A' schedule
Chg.Manual This is being followed.
iv. Other assembly maintenance
Besides brake system other items should be attended as given below:
115(b)(i) of Chg.Manual
This is being followed.
a. All items of Schedule`A' 115(b)(ii) of Chg.Manual This is being followed.
b. Painting of lavatories from inside. 115(b)(iii) of Chg.Manual This is not being followed. Attention is given on need basis.
c. Thorough inspection and repairs of brake gear components.
115(b)(iv) of Chg.Manual This is being followed.
d. Thorough checking of trough floor, turn unders, etc., from underneath for corrosion.
115(b)(v) of Chg.Manual This is not being followed.
e. Touching up of painted portion, if faded or soiled.
115(b)(vi) of Chg.Manual This is not being followed. Attention is given on need basis.
22 IOH attention
116 of Chg. Manual and Correction slip 5 for coaching maintenance manual issued in 2008
22.1 Periodicity of IOH attention:
Coach Category
Periodicity
New coach at interval of 12
months in Depot
Rajdhani Satabdi (Conv)
at interval of 9 months in workshop
Mail / Express at interval of 9
months in depot
Passenger at interval of 9
117(i) of Chg. Manual and correction slip 5 for coaching maintenance manual issued in 2008
During 2011, 845 coaches attended at depot for IOH attention. Overdue IOH coaches: NIL For newly built coaches, RB’s guidelines are followed. Overhauled bogies are supplied to depot in BRN wagon and arrived / dispatched as separate load. Newly built coaches (ICF design) are
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depot
Other OCVs at interval of 12
months in depot
Tolerance for IOH may be kept as + 30/-0 days. Maintenance activities to be carried out during schedules should be as per Appendix-F & G. For IOH attention of newly built coaches, guidelines as circulated vide RB’s letter no. 2007/M ( C)/141/1 dtd 06.08.09
attended depot as per Board’s guidelines. Depot has received 1482 wheel sets and 592 .bogies sets from KGP shop during 2011 – 12 which is equivalent to 666 coach sets. Total 845 IOH attention (including newly built coaches) have been given at depot. All wheel sets as per guidelines of Railway Board’s have not been changed during IOH attention.
22.2 Coaches are required to be detached from the rake and taken to the sick line or sent to shop for IOH attention (‘C’ schedule maintenance)
117(ii) of Chg.Manual and Correction slip 5 for coaching maintenance manual issued in 2008
For IOH attention, coaches are detached from rake.
22.3 Brake system: ‘C’ schedule
maintenance (IOH) as per para 426 of air brake chapter.
117(a)(i) of Chg.Manual This is being followed. IOH coaches are attended at depot including unde-gear attention and upper body attention as well as air brake system attention.
22.4 Thoroughly clean Dirt collector filter in kerosene or replace on condition basis.
117(a)(vii) of Chg.Manual This is being followed.
22.5 Other assemblies maintenance
All items of Schedule `B' 117(a)(i) of Chg.Manual This is being followed.
22.6 Thorough repairs of running gear including running out of bogies where considered necessary. All bogies which are working on rake links earning more than 2.5 lakhs kms. per annum must however be run out and thoroughly attended to as laid down in clause 111c under “Intermediate Overhaul”.
117(a)(ii) of Chg.Manual Bogies are overhauled during IOH attention at depot. Facilities for magnaflux of hangers have been developed at depot. In addition, shop is supplying bogies to depot for IOH attention.
22.7 Touching up damaged paint of coaches on outside as well as inside.
117(a)(iii) of Chg.Manual Attended at depot on condition basis during IOH attention of coaches..
22.8 Polishing of the polished surfaces.
117(a)(iv) of Chg.Manual This is not being followed.
22.9 Shock absorbers should be replaced and sent to the base workshops for repairs, testing and return. For this purpose, adequate spares must be maintained in the depot.
117(a)(v) of Chg.Manual Attended at shop during overhauling of bogie. However, during IOH attention at depot, shock absorber is attended due to oil leakage and other physical damage only.
22.10 Thorough cleaning and removal of dust, rust, dirt, etc., accumulated at the pillars through the turn under holes, with coir brush and compressed air.
117(a)(vi) of Chg.Manual This is not being followed.
22.11 Thorough examination and repairs of upholstery, cushions, curtains, etc.
117(a)(vii) of Chg.Manual This is being followed.
22.12 Thorough checking and full repairs of all window shutters, safety catches, safety latches, staples and hasps of compartment, lavatory,
117(a)(viii) of Chg.Manual This is being followed.
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UIC vestibules, their rubber flanges metal frames, doors, fall plate, locking gear, etc., for ease of operation and safety .
117(a)(ix) of Chg.Manual This is being followed.
22.14 Thorough checking and repairs of all cracks and worn out portions of flooring of the compartments.
117(a)(x) of Chg.Manual This is not being followed.
22.15 Engineer (C&W) of Primary Coaching Maintenance Depots should be fully familiar with the vulnerable areas of ICF coaches for corrosion, viz., sole bar at doorways, lavatories and adjoining areas, corridor sides - more so in case of those SLRs which are used for Fish, Salt, etc. For facilitating inspection of sole bars even spaced elongated holes of (215x127 mm) are already provided in the turn under.
117 (d) of Chg.Manual For facilitating inspection of sole bars even spaced elongated holes of (215x127 mm) are not provided in the turn under of all coaches. Coach no SE 058412, SE 968028, SE 988035 have been checked in sick line and found that these coaches are not provided with elongated holes of 215x127 mm size.
22.16 Special attention should be taken for the following:-
117(e) of Chg.Manual
i) Pocket between sole bars and turn under should be thoroughly cleaned through the inspection opening of the sole bars and inspected with the help of torch light or inspection lamps.
117(e)(i) of Chg.Manual This is not being followed.
II). Drain holes provided in the trough floors should be kept clean and unclogged. If during the cleaning of these drain holes any accumulation of water is observed, the affected area should be very carefully inspected for possible corrosion.
117(e)(ii) of Chg.Manual This is being followed.
III) A register should be maintained of the primary maintenance coaches on the subject. Record of Schedule A, B and IOH attention are maintained in standard format and records are maintained.
117(e)(iii) of Chg.Manual Records of Schedule A, B attention are maintained in standard format. For IOH attention at depot, record is maintained in standard format for upper body and under gear attention. During audit check on 14.04.12, it is observed that schedule form for IOH attention has not been signed by concerned supervisor for IOH carried out on 12.04.12.
22.17
For maintenance of coaches of Rajdhani/ Shatabdi Express Rakes, the instructions given in RDSO Technical Pamphlet No. C-7807 should be followed.
118 (b) of Chg.Manual LHB coaches have been provided in Duranto Express (HWH –CSTM and HWH-Pune). Hybrid coaches have been provided in Duronto Express (HWH – Yeswantpur). Conventional EOG ICF coaches have been provided in Digha Duranto Express.
22.18 The IOH of Rajdhani/Shatabdi high speed coaches should be carried out in workshops
118(c) of Chg.Manual IOH attentions of LHB coaches are carried out in LLH shop.
23 Linen management
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SN Item Clause Observation i. Complete activity of linen
management including washing, storage, supply & distribution of linen kits in trains shall be done by Mechanical (C&W) Dept as a single window agency
Board’s letter No.2009/M(C)/165/6 dt.17.12.2009.
C&W department/SRC is carrying out complete activity of linen management. However, distribution is being done by Electrical Department.
ii.(a) Stock verification of linen should be carried out on a quarterly basis
Board’s letter No.2009/M(C)/165/6 dt.4.1.2010
Stock verification is carried out on a quarterly basis.
ii.(b) At least 5% of new linen should be checked by SSE/Mechanical for: (a) bundles being sealed and having batch nos., manufacturer’s name, year of manufacture, quantity, size indicated, (b) Linen items having marking of month / year of manufacture, Railway, etc. (c) dimensional check, colour, feel and workmanship, etc.
Minimum 5 % of new linen checked by SSE/C&W as per guidelines.
ii.(c) Monthly report of inspections / test checks of the linen washing
contractor’s premises by officers / supervisors, should be prepared and payment should be made after recovery of all penalties / dues
This being ensured. Penalties as applicable are deducted from bill and payment is made after recovery of all penalties / dues.
ii.(d) Enough buffer stock of linen to last for 2 to 3 days is available
Stock of 2 days washed linen is available in depot.
ii.(e) Life of linen is adhered to: Bed sheets : 12 months for khadi, 24 months for poly vastra Pillow cover/face towel : 9 months Pillow : 24 months Blanket : 48 months
Linen items are condemned as per recommended life of linen or on condition basis.
ii.(f) Committee nominated by DRM for linen condemnation on condition basis
A committee consisting of SSE/C&W/Store, SSE/C&W/Bedroll & Sr.SO/Acounts has been nominated for linen condemnation.
iii. Specified frequency of washing/dry cleaning of blankets and other linen items is adhered to
Blankets are dry cleaned at two month interval.
23.1 Passenger complaint on account of linen is analysed and corrective & preventive action is taken
Passenger complaints are analysed and corrective and preventive action is taken. Complaints on account of dirty & un-cleaned Bedroll have increased to 115 cases during 2011 – 12 as compared to 38 cases in 2010 – 11.
23.2 Feedback on linen quality is obtained through coach attendant as per RB’s guidelines
Feedback system for quality of linen from coach attendant (CA) is not adequate. CA is not reporting for linen quality in every trip.
24. Pest / Rodent Control
i. Comprehensive contract covering pest / rodent control in coaches and rodent control in pit lines / coaching depot yards awarded for 3 years under two packet system
Board’s letter No.2010(M)/C/141/7 Vol.IV dt.21.12.2010
Pest control is awarded to M/s CWC/Kolkata as per Rly Board’s guidelines. However, performance of pest control agency to carry out pest control is not satisfactory. Complaints on account of pest/rodents have
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increased to 92 cases during 2011 – 12 as compared to 10 cases in 2010 – 11.
ii. All reserved (both AC and Non-AC) covered under contract, unreserved coaches may also be covered as per requirement of Railways
All reserved coaches (both AC and Non AC) are covered for pest control.
iii. Minimum frequency of pest control treatment is adhered to : AC coaches / Pantry cars : Fortnightly, Reserved Non-AC coaches : Fortnightly in first 3 months, monthly thereafter, Unreserved Non-AC coaches : Bi-monthly Maximum tolerance +7 days, on account of operational exigencies, disturbance of rake links, etc.
The following frequency is adopted for pest control treatment: AC coach – Fortnightly Non AC coach – Fortnightly in first 3 months and thereafter monthly. Pantry car (AC) – Fortnightly. Pantry Car (NAC) – Fortnightly.
iv. Chemicals to be used (with brand names), concentration, dose specified
Pest control management: Fogging is done – CANON
smoke. Rochex, Malathian is used for
pest treatment. Contract has been given to M/s
CWC as per Model condition of contract of Railway Board’s letter no. 200/M(C)/141/7 Vo. IV dated 21.12.10.
v. Minimum frequency of rodent control treatment is adhered to : AC coaches / Pantry cars : during every Primary maintenance, Reserved Non-AC coaches : Weekly Maximum tolerance +7 days, on account of operational exigencies, disturbance of rake links, etc.
Depot is carrying out rodent control treatment as per contract’s provision. However, refuses / left over foods from pantry cars are disposed after arrival of trains in Yard. Refuses of other coaches of train are also disposed in Yard. In addition, all pantry cars are unloaded at platform or in Yard for effective cleaning. Regular rodent control measure is taken inside the depot. However, the following shortcomings noted for rodent control: After dry sweeping of coaches,
all refuses are not collected and some splattered on the pit lines.
Rodent control measure has not been taken by Howrah Division (Engineering/Medical) at HWH platform area.
Complaints on account of rodent have increased to 68 cases during 2011 – 12 as compared to 4 cases during 2010 – 11.
vi. Personnel trained by certified training institutes deputed for pest/rodent control
Personnel for pest & rodent control are trained.
vii. Fumigation/mist treatment carried out whenever coaches detached for IOH/POH. Pest/rodent control
Pest control is being done in coaches detached for IOH/POH attention. Pest/rodent control is carried out in
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off IOH/POH coaches before inducting the coach in service.
viii. In order to prevent cross infestation, contractor may make effort to treat all AC and all Non-AC coaches of a particular rake together
All reserved coaches (AC and NAC) of a rake are given pest control treatment together.
ix. Stickers indication date of pest control and next due date provided in doorway/toilet area
This is being ensured.
x. Railways shall make effort to detach pantry cars from rakes once a month (within reasonable tolerance) to facilitate complete vacation and intensive cleaning for thorough pest / rodent control treatment
Pantry cars are detached from rake once in a month to facilitate complete vacation and intensive cleaning for thorough pest / rodent control treatment
xi. Broad methodology for measuring the level of infestation of cockroaches and rodents and expected reduction over time is in place
As per RB’s guidelines, pest infestation is measured.
24.1 Passenger complaints on account of pest are analysed and corrective action is taken.
This is being ensured. Passenger complaints are analysed for corrective and preventive action. Feedback of pest / rodent infestation in coaches through coach attendants or through deployment of Depot official is not taken.
25. Passenger amenities provided in
various types of coaches as
specified.
Board’s letter No.2006/M(C)/141/26 dt.21.12.2006.
Shop is not providing all amenities in NAC coaches such as snack table, bottle holder and magazine bag. These are found missing in sleeper coaches (NAC).
26. Infrastructure facilities –
Standard integrated modular pit line have unified maintenance.
Appendix ‘E’ of Coaching manual CAMTECH report No.CAMTECH/M/99/Infra-washing line/1.1
SRC depot has 06 nos standard deep pits. Balance 9 deep pits are non standard design (without Catwalk)
27 Examination and repair practice in carriage maintenance depot for wheel sets and roller bearing
Para 1009 of Chg manual
27.1 Wheel and axle Para 1009 a of Chg manual
Attention of wheel sets during 2011 -12: Axle box canted (152 cases), grease oozing (8 cases), warm and hot (nil cases) and other (axle box wing) etc – 64 cases.
i) Wheel profile should be checked with Tyre defect gauge to ensure the profile dimensions are within the permissible limits.
This is being ensured.
ii) Limits for flat tyres The limits for permissible maximum flat surfaces on tread for BG ICF coaches is 50 mm (reference Rly. Bd.'s Letter no. 83/M (N)/960/1/Vol I dated 15/18.3.99)
This is being ensured.
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SN Item Clause Observation iii) Guidelines for wheel inspection
in open line depots (Ref RDSO CMIK003)
In addition to normal checks exercised on wheel condition during primary/secondary maintenance of coaches, a detailed inspection of wheels should be done when the coaches are received in sickline for attention for either schedules or out of course attention. The wheels sets shall be inspected for the following conditions and action taken as indicated for each condition:
Supervisors are aware of various wheel defects. However, CMI –K003 guidelines have not been displayed on shop floor and sick line.
a) Shattered Rim This is being ensured.
b) Spread Rim This is being ensured.
c) Shelled Tread This is being ensured.
d) Thermal Cracks This is being ensured.
e) Heat checks This is being ensured.
iv) The defective wheel should be sent to workshop for repairs after entering in the maintenance card details of the work order and date of dispatch to workshop.
This is being ensured.
v) No repairs, except wheel profiling of wheel sets are permitted to be done in the maintenance depot.
This is being ensured.
27.2 Roller Bearing Axle Boxes Para 1009 b of Chg manual
i) A coach should invariably be detached from service for the following defects i) Hot axle box ii) Damaged axle box iii) Damaged front or rear cover iv) Seized roller bearing v) Coach involved in accident, derailment, fire, flood etc.
This is being ensured. En-route detachment of coaches due to roller bearing failure during last 03 years is as under:
Yr LHB ICF TOT
09 – 10
1 - 1
10 – 11
- 3 3
11 – 12
- 7 7
Each case of roller bearing failure is investigated for corrective and preventive action
ii) Care should be taken not to keep a coach fitted with roller bearing stationary for a long time. Coaches grounded for a long time should be shunted up and down at regular intervals. Coaches fitted with roller bearing should be checked to ensure that :- i) No wash basin drain hole / discharge pipe is directly above the axle box
This is being ensured. This is being ensured.
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This is being ensured. This is being ensured. This is being ensured.
27.2.1 Axle box is examined for grease oozing out from rear cover and corrective action is taken. Concerned shop needs to be advised for necessary corrective and preventive action.
This is being ensured. Total 8 wheel sets have been changed in 2011 -12 on account of grease oozing out.
27.3 Axle box temperature measurement by non contact type temperature measuring instrument during rolling in examination:
Carriage Dte/RDSO letter no. MC /AB dtd 21.08.09
Axle box temperature is measured by non contact type temperature measuring instrument during rolling in examination. 4 nos non contact type temperature measuring instrument are available at Howrah PF.
i) Temperature to be checked at axle box top (crown) at front face of axle
This is being ensured.
ii) If temperature is found above 800
C, the affected coach will be detached.
This is being ensured.
27.4 Minimum permissible wheel diameter in ICH design BG coaches.
RB letter no. 92/M (C)/137/2 Vol V dtd 25.1.11
i) Shop issue size of wheel set should be 837 mm
This is being ensured. Shop last issue size in off POH coaches is 837 mm
ii) Condemning diameter of the wheel in service, measured at a distance of 66.5 mm from the outer face of the rim shall be 825 mm.
This is being ensured. Wheel condemning limit in open line is 825 mm.
28 Attention brake block hangers on ICF coaches – to avoid failures
Carriage Dte/RDSO letter no. MC /ICF/B/D dtd 03.07.09
28.1 The new brake block hanger should be procured as per revised spec C – 9808 Rev 2 and drg no. SK – 93286 Alt 5
This is being ensured.
28.2 Maintenance of brake gear rigging should be given as per guidelines circulated by ED/Carriage /RDSO vide letter no. MC /ICF/B/D dtd 03.07.09
This is being ensured. There is one hanger breakage case in 2011 – 12.
29 Other items:
29.1 Changing of air brake hose pipe: Air brake hose pipe to be changed in every alternate POH attention.
Carriage Dte/RDSO letter no. MC /APB dtd 19.02.09
As reported by depot, air brake hoses are not replaced in every alternate POH.
29.2 Fire retardant items are provided in coaches as per RDSO specification.
RDSO spec and STR This is being ensured.
29.3 FAC amenities are provided as per guidelines circulated vide
This is being ensured.
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SN Item Clause Observation DG/Carrg/RDSO’s letter no. MC/CB/AC/BG dtd 28.04.10
29.4 Additional amenities / facilities in GSCN type of coaches are provided as under:
Snack table in each bay. Mirrors in each bay Magazine holders on
partition wall Bottle and tumbler
holder
RB letter no. 2004 / M (C)/165/16 dtd 29.03.05
As reported by depot, Snack table, magazine holders on partition wall and bottle /tumbler holders are not provided in all sleeper coaches.
29.5 Maintenance of Duronto express:
i) Pattern of maintenance for Duronto train as being followed for Rajdhani trains with pit examination at both end should also be follwed.
RB letter no. 2009/M (C)/141/2 dtd 25.08.09
This is being ensured. 4 Duranto trains are based at SRC depot. LHB coaches have been provided in HWH –CSTM and HWH-Pune Duranto. Hybrid coaches have been provided in HWH-Yeswantpur. Conv ICF EOG coaches have been provided in HWH – Digha Duranto Express.
ii) Rolling – in and rolling- out examination may also be conducted for each of the Duronto trains at the respective operational halts and also at the terminals during the journey. Such safety examinations of the Duronto trains may be periodically super checked at the level of officers.
RB letter no. 2009/M (C)/141/2 dtd 25.08.09
This is being ensured. Super checking report of officer is not available.
iii) Short distance Duronto with only only AC / Non AC chair car may be permitted to run on the extant pattern for Shatabdi trains with a terminal attention at other end on platform / stabling line. A minimum 2 hrs may be planned at the non primary end to enable thorough attention to cleanliness, hygiene and passenger amenities at other end.
RB letter no. 2009/M (C)/141/2 dtd 26.07.11
Short distance Duronto (HWH –Digha) is maintained at SRC with RTM.
iv) Cleaning of Vinyl wrapping on Duranto rake coaches Mild detergent should be used with normal jet of water. High pressure water jet should not be directed towards Vinyl wrapping.
RCF’s letter no. MD 22.151 dtd 09.02.10
This is being ensured.
29.6 Attention of air springs ED/Carrg/RDSO’s letter no. MC/CB/MM dtd 09.09.2009 & Maintenance manual of air spring for mainline ICF bogie coaches RDSO/2009/CG/CMI-01, Sep’09
Procedure for rolling – in examination: As train passes the nominated point, C&W staff should watch out vigilantly loose / hanging / broken under gear parts of the coaches special attention should be paid to air springs in case of coaches provided with air springs at secondary suspension stage. It should be ensured all the air springs are in inflated condition by noting that the levelling valve lever is in horizontal position. In case it is not feasible to inflate the
Hybrid coaches (66 coaches) are fitted with air spring. Attention as recommended is given.
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SN Item Clause Observation air springs of any particular coach, these should be isolated by air spring isolating cock and speed of train should be reduced to 60 Kmph or the coach should be detached.
29.7 Analysis of sick marking and en-route coach detachment
i) Whether primary coach detachment is analysed and corrective & preventive action taken. Details of primary detachment for last 3 years to be collected.
Primary detachment from coaches are being analysed by depot for taking CA & PA. Major contribution during 2011 -12 is wheel sets due to root wear (26.1 %), axle box canted (10.8%), BP/FP pipe defective (10.8%), axle wing crack (4.5%), tank leaky (6.6%), Main/Lugg/Lav door (3.5%), draw & buffing gear (4.4 %)
ii) Whether secondary detachment is being analysed and corrective & preventive action taken. Details of secondary detachment for last 3 years to be collected.
Record of secondary detachment is not available at depot. Analysis of secondary detachment is not being done.
iii) Whether en-route coach detachment is investigated and corrective & preventive action taken. Details of en-route coach detachment for last 3 years to be collected with investigation report.
En-route coach detachment is investigated and necessary corrective and preventive action is taken. Summary of en-route detachment during last three year is as under:
Yr LHB ICF Total
2009 – 10
- 1 1
2010 – 11
1 4 5
2011 – 12
- 9 9
Failure due to hot axle is as under: 2009 -10: 1 case 2010 – 11: 2 cases 2011 – 12: 7 cases.
29.8 Facilities for pit line and sick line attention
CAMTECH Maintenance
Manual for BG Coaches of
ICF design,
1st correction slip–
CAMTECH/2002/M/C/ CMM/1.0/CS-01(07.2006)
i) Facilities available as per CAMTECH guidelines as detailed in annexure – I to be observed.
Status has been indicated in Annexure - I
30 Passenger satisfaction
30.1 OBHS & escorting of trains
i) Whether depot has provision of OBHS as per RB policy guidelines.
OBHS through outsourcing as per RB’s guidelines have not been provided. OBHS contract already expired on 31.10.11 and new contract has not been placed by Zonal Railways. Against quotation power, depot is arranging OBHS in Duroanto train ((HWH – Yeswantpur). Depot has planned for OBHS in total 9 important Mail/Express trains.
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SN Item Clause Observation ii) Nos of Mail Express train in which
escorting staff have been provided with cleaning staff by depot.
In Duranto trains (HWH – Pune & HWH –CSTM), OBHS is provided by C&W escorting staff.
iii) Nos of Mail / Express trains in which OBHS have been provided.
OBHS have been provided in 3 trains (1 through outsourcing and two trains by depot)
iv) Nos of Mail/ Express train in which no staff from depot and OBHS through contract have been provided.
All major Mail/Express trains have not been provided OBHS through contract and escorting by depot.
v) Average PSI for OBHS implemented rakes. Whether systems to cross verify PSI in OBHS provided train exist.
System exists to verify PSI by depot and deduction has been made accordingly.
30.2 Whether depot has system to get feedback of cleanliness, linen quality and pest infestation of Mail/ Express trains. Action taken by depot on the basis of feedback from passenger.
System to get feedback of cleanliness, linen quality and pest infestation of Mail/Express trains is not adequate. Regular feedback from CA (coach attendant) in standard format is not taken. Feedback of cleanliness, linen quality and pest infestation and OBHS performance through deployment of depot official is not available.
30.3 Whether depot has system to analyse passenger complaint and takes corrective action. Passenger complains for last three years with action taken to be submitted.
Passenger complaints for last three years are as under:
Yr Pest/ rodent
Linen
Others
Total
09 -10
24 48 129 201
10-11
10 38 122 170
11-12
92 115 355 562
30.4 Whether depot has facility for mechanised cleaning of coaches. List of equipments and nos of rakes covered in every month to be submitted.
Depot has awarded contract for mechanised cleaning of 26 PM trains only. Other trains are attended by depot. Cleaning through high pressure jet is done by contractual agency.
30.5 Whether depot has facility for upholstery and carpet cleaning either through in-house or through contract. Efficacy of cleaning to be observed.
FAC and composite are provided with upholstery. Carpets have been removed from coaches. Cleaning activity is being carried out through mecahnised cleaning contract.
30.6 Whether curtains are cleaned at prescribed interval of 15 days as per RB guidelines
Curtains are cleaned at two months interval.
30.7 Whether blankets are cleaned at one month interval as per RB guidelines
Blankets were cleaned at two months interval..
30.8 Compliance of CRB letter to GM for sustainable image makeover of the Railways:
CRB DO no. 2011/ER/6018 dtd 28.07.11
i) Cleanliness of coaches:
a) Ensure high standards of cleanliness in the coaching
Depot is facing problem due to improper cleaning of coaches by
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SN Item Clause Observation maintenance depot particularly in the washing line area.
contractual agency. .
b) Action in respect of implementation of systems for collection bagging and disposal of leftover food from pantry cars and coaches.
Disposal of leftover food and refuses from pantry coaches and other coaches of trains are done after arrival of train at depot. Some refuses also splattered over pit line in the course of maintenance.
c) Sustainable garbage collection and disposal system
Yard cleaning and garbage disposal is carried out through contract. .
d) Functional and efficient drainage to avoid water logging and dirt collection
Drainage is adequate.
e) Periodic fumigation of coaches and high standards of cleanliness in washing lines
Periodic pest control treatment is being done through contractual agency. Cleanliness is being ensured in washing area. However, cleaning of coaches by contractual agency is not adequate.
f) Monitoring the functioning of OBHS and CTS scheme.
OBHS through outsourcing as per RB’s guidelines have not been provided. OBHS contract already expired on 31.10.11 and new contract has not been placed by Zonal Railways. Against quotation power, depot is arranging OBHS in Duroanto train ((HWH – Yeswantpur). Depot has planned for OBHS in total 9 important Mail/Express trains.
g) At the Zonal / Divisional level, SAG / Selection grade officers by name and designation may be put in –charge of important Mail/Express trains under “Own your train scheme (OYTS)” with responsibility being taken by the officers for the areas for which they have been nominated.
Officers in SAG have been nominated at Zonal level under “OYTS” by AGM/SER.
ii) Quality of linen supplied on trains:
a) Availability of clean and hygienic linen to passenger through washing quality, adequate quantity, replenishment with new linen on age / condition basis, use of washable blankets and appropriate quality of packing.
Linens are cleaned through mechanised laundry through outsourcing. Laundry as per BOOT model is yet to be provided. Depot has total requirements of approx 10 ,000 packets per day. Extra quantity is normally supplied in each coach.. Regular condemnation is being done on condition / age basis and replenished with new linen.
b) Commissioning of mechanised laundries at critical locations dealing with large quantity of linens
Mechanised laundry has not been sanctioned for SRC depot. Laundry as per BOOT model is to be provided by depot.
c) System of packaging, storage and servicing of the linen to the passenger must be streamlined.
Packaging and storage is adequate. Servicing to linen is being done by coach attendant of Electrical department
31 LHB coach attention:
31.1 Periodicity of periodic overhauls RB’s letter no. 95 /M (C)/ Depot has total holding of 66 LHB
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SN Item Clause Observation (POH) in designated workshops is being followed.
Schedule Periodicity
IOH (Shop Sch I)
18 months / 5 lakh Km
POH (Shop Sch II)
3 yrs/ 10 lakh Km
POH (Shop Sch III)
6 yrs / 20 Lakh Km
141 (LHB) dtd 22.08.06 coaches for Duranto service (HWH –CSTM & HWH –Pune). IOH and POH attentions are given by C&W Workshop, Liluah. Periodic attentions (IOH / POH) as per RB’s guidelines are given. D2 Schedule (Monthly attention) and D3 Schedule (six monthly attentions) are given in rake. For D3 schedule, coach is detached from rake for attention in sick-line.
31.2 Attention to following components are being given as per Alsthom manual guidelines and guidelines circulated by RDSO. Phonic wheel / speed
sensor. Dump valve Earthing device. Control arm Dampers
Primary vertical dampers.
Secondary vertical dampers
Yaw damper. Secondary lateral
damper Primary and secondary
springs Disc brake attention CDTS (Controlled
discharge toilet system)
Alsthom manual and OEM manuals
Contract for disc brake (including air brake) attention in LHB coaches for KB makes and FTIL make brake system has not been awarded Depot is carrying out maintenance attention of KB and FTIL make disc brake system through in-house. Population of KB and FT make disc brake system is as under KB make: 35 FTIL make: : 31 Attention for phonic wheel and speed sensor is given by depot as per recommended frequency. Earthing device is attended through a contract on OEM and all earthing devises are in working condition. Depot is attending CDTS in-house. Spares are procured by depot from OEM. 93% CDTS are in working condition. Depot has received following dampers:
Dampers Recd Used Avail
Primary 65 43 22
Sec vert 38 14 24
Sec lat 43 16 27
Yaw 42 6 36
31.3 Wheel sets and CTRB attention at depot:
i) The wheels sets shall be inspected for the following conditions and action taken as indicated for each condition: Shattered Rim Spread Rim Shelled Tread Thermal Cracks Heat checks
Para 1009 a (iii) of chg manual
This is being followed. Supervisors are aware of various wheel defects. However, CMI –K003 guidelines have not been displayed on shop floor and sick line.
ii) Wheel profile should be checked with Tyre defect gauge to ensure the profile dimensions are within the permissible limits. Coaches with wheels having thickness and
Para 1009 a (i) of chg manual
This is being followed.
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SN Item Clause Observation profile worn below condemning limit should not be allowed to continue in service and the coach should be marked sick for change of wheels in the sick lines.
iii) The limits for permissible maximum flat surfaces on tread for BG ICF coaches is 50 mm (reference Rly. Bd.'s Letter no. 83/M (N)/960/1/Vol I dated 15/18.3.99)
Para 1009 a (ii) of chg manual
This is being followed.
iv) System is available for rolling–in examination at terminating station and axle box temperature is measured with non contact type temperature measuring equipment and corrective action is taken for wheel sets with high temperature.
Carriage Dte/RDSO letter no. MC /AB dtd 21.08.09
Rolling–in examination is being carried out at HWH station. Axle box temperature is measured with non-contact type temperature measuring equipment. Corrective action is taken for wheel sets with high temperature.
v) Last shop issue size (865 mm) and condemnation limit for wheel sets (845 MM) as stipulated is being followed.
This is being followed.
vii) Presently the refurbishing/overhauling of LHB bearing is being done at an interval of 1.2 million km. To ensure attention of CTRB’s as well as UST of axle, depot should have proper identification of wheels sets. In case wheel sets are interchanged then traceability of wheel sets and timely attention of wheel sets exist in the depot.
Traceability of wheel sets is ensured. Attention as stipulated is given for attention of CTRB at an interval of 1.2 Million Km. UST attention is given at shop only.
viii) Depot should not permit wheel sets with flaking in service. Adequate spare wheel sets are available in depot.
Wheel sets with flake is not permitted in service.
ix) Whenever coach is sent to shop for POH/IOH or non schedule attention, details of wheel sets with regard to CTRB attention should be furnished to shop. Whether system exist in depot. Similarly when loose wheel sets are sent to shop, details of wheel sets with regard to CTRB attention should be furnished to shop.
This is being ensured. Details have been provided to shop.
x) Grease oozing out is checked during attention at depot and corrective action is taken accordingly.
With existing system, grease oozing out can be checked from front seal only when front cover is opened. This being checked during D2 schedule as front cover is opened for attention. For checking grease oozing out at rear grease seal, bottom control arm to be taken out. Checking of grease oozing out is not done for rear end seal at depot even in D3 schedule.
xi) Drain holes of control arm should be regularly cleaned to prevent its choking.
This is being ensured.
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SN Item Clause Observation xii) Checking of mounting bolts of
control arm is being done during primary maintenance.
Mounting bolt is tightened regularly during PM.
31.4 Phonic wheel/Speed censor OEM guidelines
i) M8 size screw to IS 1367 Pt.III class 10.9 along with spring washer to the IS 3063 type-B should be used for securing phonic wheel. LOCTITE 243 or equivalent glue should be used to ensure rigid connection between internal and external thread. The Phonic Wheel screws should be tightened with 21N-m torque.
This is being ensured.
ii) The clearance between the phonic wheel and speed sensor should be 0.9 to 1.4 mm in case of KB make WSP and 1 to 2mm in case of FTIL make WSP. This gap should be checked in quarterly schedule or whenever required.
This is being ensured.
iii) The phonic wheel and speed sensor should be procured through OEMs/OEMs’ approved sources only. M/s KB and M/s FTIL are OEM of this item.
This is being ensured.
iv) Speed sensors’ cables should be properly connected and should be without any loose strands.
This is being ensured.
31.5 Dump Valve Proper Dump Valve connection and ensuring that no dump valve leaks during brake application.
OEM guidelines This is being ensured.
31.6 Earthing Device OEM guidelines
Earthing device of most of the coaches should be functional. It consists of non ferrous components (approx 2kg weight) which are theft prone. Loose fasteners, in case of theft attempts for non-ferrous items, mounted inside of axle box housing, can damage CTRB.
All earthing devices are working. Earthing devices are maintained through AMC on OEM.
Most of the earthing devices with connrecting wires/cables were missing.
Earthing devices with connecting wire are available.
Junction box in broken/damaged condition.
Junction box is in good condition.
31.7 Disc brake attention: OEM guidelines
i) Brake pads are renewed on condition basis and adequate spare is available at depot
Brake pads are renewed on condition basis.
ii) Whether regular attention of brake calliper is being ensured.
Brake callipers of KB and FTILO make are attended by depot as AMC with FTIL and KB is not available.
iii) Whether regular attention is being given to disc brake system through AMC or in-house attention.
Regular attention is given by depot through in-house. Availability of spares for disc brake system is hampering regular attention of disc brake system.
31.8 Whether guidelines circulated by RDSO for CBC equipped coaches
Carrg Dte/RDSO letter no. MC/BLB/CBC dtd 22.05.08
Depot is not aware of Guidelines issued by RDSO. However, at
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SN Item Clause Observation are being followed. present coaches sent to and received
from platform with full brake in working to avoid rolling of LHB rake.
31.9 Attention of side buffer:
Length of side buffer of CBC equipped SLR (FV & LV) is maintained to 635 mm as per RDSO drawing no. SK - 98145
Carrg Dte/RDSO letter no. MC/BLB/CBC dtd 17.02.08
This is being ensured. Length of buffer is maintained for ASF make and FTIL make as under: FTIL make – 650 mm ASF make – 635 mm
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Annexure - I
Standard facilities in Carriage Maintenance Depots
(Ref : CAMTECH Maintenance Manual for BG Coaches of ICF design,
1st correction slip– CAMTECH/2002/M/C/CMM/1.0/CS-01(07.2006)
Classification of depots
Classification No. of coaches based
Minor Depot Below 100
Medium Depot 100 to 250
Major Depot Above 250
SRC depot/SER/KGP is major depot with coach holding of 1419 coaches.
Availability of Machinery and Plant
Description Minor
Depot
Medium
Depot
Major
Depot Observation
U/floor wheel lath - - 1 02 nos available
Whiting jacks (5 Nos.) - 1 set 1 set 18 nos
EOT crane 20T - - 1 25 T carne – 2nos.
Coach Shunter - 1 2 Available under traffic
department.
Welding Plant 1 2 4 18 sets
Gas Cutting Equipment 1 2 2 2 sets
Vacuum Exhauster 1 2 2 Not required.
Air Compressor 30 cfm 1 2 2 6 compressors are
available.
Portable Vacuum Testing
Equipment - 1 1 Not required
Portable Air Compressor - - 1 1 no.
2T Tram beam hoist 1 1 2 1 no
Sewing machine - 1 1 1 no
Truck 10T - - 1 1 no.
Light Coml. Vehicle 1 1 1 1 no.
Fork lift truck - - 1 Not available
Lister truck 1 1 2 02nos
Car Washer - 1 1 Not available.
Portable Trolley Light 2 4 2 nos.
Cotton waste soaking plant 1 1 1 Not required.
Wood cutting saw machine - 1 1 7 nos.
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Description Minor
Depot
Medium
Depot
Major
Depot Observation
Hand shearing machine - 1 1 3 nos.
Portable Furnace 1 1 2 1 no.
Centre Lath - - 1 1 no.
Bogie Manipulator - - 1 Not available
Ultrasonic Testing Apparatus 1 1 1 2 nos.
Tool post Grinder - 1 1 1 no.
Vacuum Cleaner 1 2 3 4 nos.
Pressure Jet Cleaner 1 2 4 4 nos.
Tools
a. Pneumatic Hand Tools
i. Grinder 1 1 2 Not available
ii. Drill 1 1 2 Not available
iii. Chipper / Buster - 1 2 Not available
iv. Riveter - - 1 Not available
b. Electric Power Tools
i. Pop Riveting Gun - 1 1 1 no.
ii. Drill - 1 1 3 nos.
iii. Bolt Tightner - - 1 2 nos.
c. Hand Tools As required Available
d. Test Bench
i. Water Tank Test Rig - 1 1 1 no
ii. D.A. Valve Test Bench - 1 1 Not required.
iii. Vac. Cyl. Test Bench - 1 1 Not required.
iv. Slack Adjuster Test Bench
- 1 1 Not required.
v. DV Test Bench - 1 1 DV testing done at
shop.
vi. Air brake single coach test rig
- 1 1 RTR – 7 nos
SCTR – 4 nos
e. Office Equipment
i. Computer system 1 1 1 Available
ii. Plain Paper Copier 1 1 2 02
iii. Telefax 1 1 Available
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Annexure - II
Emergency materials required for platform (C&W) office
SN Items Required Observation
1 Screw Coupling complete ( 75 t ) 1 no. Available
2 Draw Hook ( ICF- Enhanced capacity) 1no. Available
3 Draft cotter with 'U' pins 1no. Available
4 Draft link complete 2 sets Available
5 Equalizing Stay rod with pins ( Non-
modif. & Modif.) 1 set each
Available
6 Anchor link with securing studs 1 set Available
7 Truss Bar Hanger with Pins & Cotters 2 sets Available
8 Bolster suspension Link (Stirrup Link)
with Pins & Stones 2 sets
Available
9 Axle Box Face Cover (ICF) with securing
nuts & Pins 2 sets
Available
10 'O' Ring 2 nos. Available
11 Grease Servogen 4 kgs. Available
12 Adaptor (BF+FP) for by-passing 2 sets Available
13 Angle cock 2 nos. Available
14 Dummy Flange (A/B) 2 nos. Available
15 M.U. washer 10 nos. Available
16 Teflon Tape 1 no. Available
17 Portable Air Pressure Gauge 1 no. Available
18 Pressure Gauge BP & FP 2 each Available
19 BP & FP Air hose 2 each Available
20 Guard Emergency Application Valve 2 nos. Available
21 Wooden Plug (various sizes) 10 nos. Available
22 Wooden wedge 4 nos. Available
23 G.I. wire Adequ. Qt. Available
24 Buffer bolts (20x120 mm.) 8 nos. Available
25 Push cock 5 nos. Available
26 Spl. Jack for changing Eq/Stay rod 1no. Available
27 Slide wrench, Pipe wrench-24'' 2 nos Available
28 Hydraulic Jacks 2 sets Available
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Annexure – III
Details regarding coaching depot
Depot name and division: SRC / SER / KGP Division
1. Coach Holding
Mail/Expresses coaches with conventional coupling 1098
Mail/Expresses coaches with CBC coupling (ICF
design)
171
Hybrid coaches 66
LHB coaches 66
Rajdhani/Shatabdi coaches (conv) 18
Grand Total 1419
2. Maintenance attention of at depot
Mail Express trains
PM with RTM at other end 22
PM with SM at other end 12
RT attention 15
SM attention of other base 11
Intercity trains
PM withy round trip attention
4
Total attention 64
3. Pit line attention
24 coach pit with catwalk and high pressure
water jet facility/watering facility at per
CAMTECH’s guidelines
6 CAMTECH design deep pits without
high press jet facility. Portable jet
machines are used.
24 coach pit facility with catwalk and
washing apron
01 no.
Less than 24 coach pit facility with catwalk
and washing apron
08 nos
Stabling line for round trip attention and
stabling of rakes:
Stabling line with 24 coach length facility
Stabling line with less than 24 coach facility
03 nos
03 nos.
Compressed air with reservoir and air
dryer/moisture trap facility with test rig (RTR)
6 nos compressors (200 CFM – 2 nos,
350 CFM – 2 nos, 360 CFM – 1no.,
325 CFM – 1 no.) are available with air
dryer facility.
Facility for welding at Yard attention Facility for welding at Yard attention is
available.
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Night maintenance facility with overhead/pit
light as per CAMTECH’s guidelines
Deep pit lights are not working. Tube
Lights are provided under catwalk.
Minor lamps are used for pit attention.
Lights have been provided over poles.
Overhead lights have been provided
for general illumination. Night
maintenance facility is available in 04
pits at SRC
Sick line facility:
Coach lifting facility with overhead crane 8
Coach lifting facility with JMP jack/hydraulic
jack
6 nos.
Total coach accommodation
With pit attention Without pit attention
10 coach
4 coach
Facility for compressed air with test rig
(SCTR)
04 nos.
Availability of hydrant water for overhead
tank attention
Water hydrant is available.
Welding facility Available
5. Facility for rolling-in/rolling-out examination with adequate lighting
arrangement (for attention during night) as per CAMTECH’s guidelines:
Lighting arrangement for rolling–in examination is available except for PF-17, PF -
21 & PF-23) at HWH station. ARM/SRC has requested DRM/HWH for arranging
lighting arrangement and one room for keeping tool boxes of TXRs..
6. Availability of staff for coaching maintenance as per Yard stick:
Availability of manpower vis-à-vis requirement as per yard stick (bench
marking norm) is as under:
Activity
Requirement as per
Yard stick (bens
marking norm)
Availability Shortfall
/Excess
For cleaning activity 784 174 -610
For under-gear
attention
904 792 -112
For sick-line activity 204 90 -114
For ancillary work 235 111 -124
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For cleaning activity, shortfall has been compensated through contact (566
man-powers engaged)
7. Training status of supervisor and staff –
Monitoring of Due / overdue training for supervisors / Artisan is not adequate.
8. Availability of critical/ safety stores and storage system: Safety list has been
published by RB. Depot is yet to reconcile safety store as per RB’s guidelines.
Stock of safety items as per present list is available. Stacking is not adequate.
Store is congested and items have not been labelled.
9. Availability of coaches as per rake link with maintenance spare: Against
requirement of 1200 coaches, total available stock is 1419. (Maintenance spare
as per yard stick is available).
10. Bottlenecks / limitations of system / depot:
Lack of direct admission facility at WCD: There is lack of direct reception in
washing cum departure Yard due to which all trains are being received at
reception yard and from there placed at NCG & WCD which necessitate
multiple shunting movement.
Lack of dispatch and reception facility from Reception – Yard to Shalimar.
Only 2 out of 9 lines in R- yard is designed for long composition (23/24
coaches). Threr is only one shunting neck to handle the rakes. The yard is not
provided with catwalks and is having overhead wires which require multiple
placements for exterior cleaning.
Total 21 trains are to be dispatched from 15 to 23 hrs. while in washing –cum
departure yard, threr are only 03 lines of 24 coach capacity. Not more than 2
rakes can be tackled in WCD for attaching and detaching of coaches.
Stabling facility is available for 123 coaches while requirement is for 160
coaches.
11. Safety performance record:
There is no derailment / accident on C&W account.
There is 9 en-route detachment of coaches in 2011 -12 out of which 07 cases
are due to roller bearing failure..
12. Performance of critical spare:
Depot has not highlighted any issues of critical spare.