Technical Assistance Consultant’s Report
This consultant’s report does not necessarily reflect the views of ADB or the Government concerned, and ADB and the Government cannot be held liable for its contents. (For project preparatory technical assistance: All the views expressed herein may not be incorporated into the proposed project’s design.)
Project Number: 46452 October 2017
People’s Republic of Bangladesh: South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation Railway Connectivity Investment Program (Financed by the Technical Assistance Special Funds)
Final Report on Research, Development and
Standardisation Unit
Prepared by:
CPCS Transcom Limited
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e.Gen Consultants Ltd.
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
For {Executing agency} {Implementing agency}
Date: October 20, 2017
Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh Ministry of Railways Bangladesh Railway
Bangladesh SASEC Railway Connectivity
Investment Programme Project
Research, Development and Standardisation Unit
Final Report Prepared for: ADB/Bangladesh Railway
Prepared by:
CPCS Transcom Limited (in association with e.Gen Consultants)
Quality Assurance
Bangladesh Railway Connectivity Investment Programme Project
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Acknowledgements
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Table of Contents
Acronyms/Abbreviations ...................................................................................................... iii
Executive Summary .............................................................................................................. vii
1 Introduction and Background .............................................................................................. 1
1.1 The SASEC RCIP Project ................................................................................................... 2
1.2 Research and Development Units .................................................................................. 2
1.3 Current Situation at Bangladesh Railway ....................................................................... 3
1.4 The Development and Standardisation Unit for Bangladesh Railway ............................ 3
1.5 The Structure of this Report ........................................................................................... 4
2 Case Studies of Other Railway R&D Units ............................................................................ 6
2.1 Introduction .................................................................................................................... 7
2.2 Major Rail R&D and Design Organizations across the World ......................................... 7
2.3 Case Study 1 ‐ India RDSO ............................................................................................... 9
2.3.1 History and Functions .............................................................................................. 9
2.3.2 Institutional Set‐up and Infrastructure ................................................................. 10
2.3.3 Organization Structure .......................................................................................... 12
2.3.4 Infrastructure ......................................................................................................... 14
2.3.5 Achievements ........................................................................................................ 15
2.4 Case Study 2 – Japan RTRI............................................................................................. 17
2.4.1 History and Functions ............................................................................................ 17
2.4.2 Organization Set‐up ............................................................................................... 18
2.4.3 Infrastructure/Achievements ................................................................................ 19
2.4.4 RTRI’s training programmes .................................................................................. 20
2.5 Case Study 3 – Turkey DATEM ...................................................................................... 21
2.5.1 History and Functions ............................................................................................ 21
2.5.2 Organization Set‐up ............................................................................................... 22
2.5.3 Test Facilities ......................................................................................................... 23
2.5.4 Achievements/Major Projects ............................................................................... 24
3 RDS Unit Functions ............................................................................................................ 25
3.1 Introduction .................................................................................................................. 26
3.1.1 General .................................................................................................................. 26
3.2 Standardization Concept .............................................................................................. 26
3.3 RDS Unit Functions ....................................................................................................... 27
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3.4 Indigenous Source Development .................................................................................. 27
4 Staffing .............................................................................................................................. 29
4.1 Organisation Functional Structure ................................................................................ 30
4.1.1 General .................................................................................................................. 30
4.1.2 Mechanical Engineering Department .................................................................... 30
4.1.3 Civil Engineering Department ................................................................................ 31
4.1.4 Traffic & Transportation Department ................................................................... 31
4.1.5 Signal & Telecommunications (Including Information Technology) Department 32
4.1.6 Chemist & Metallurgist Department ..................................................................... 32
4.2 Organisational Setup ..................................................................................................... 33
4.2.1 RDS Unit Staff ........................................................................................................ 35
4.2.2 Job Responsibilities & Description ........................................................................ 35
4.3 RDS Unit Manpower Planning ...................................................................................... 54
4.3.1 Proposed Staff Strength ........................................................................................ 54
4.4 Staff Development and Training ................................................................................... 56
5 Cost Estimates and Schedule ............................................................................................. 57
5.1 General .......................................................................................................................... 58
5.2 Civil Construction and Furnishing Cost ......................................................................... 58
5.3 RDS Unit Cost Estimate ................................................................................................. 59
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Acronyms/Abbreviations
AAR Association of American Railroads
ADB Asian Development Bank
Addl. Additional
ADG Additional Director‐General
AREMA American Railway Engineering and Maintenance‐of‐way Association
ASEAN Association of Southeast Asian Nations
Asst. Assistant
ASTE Assistant Signal & Telecommunication Engineer
B&S Bridges & Structures
BDT Bangladesh Taka
BDT lakh Bangladesh Taka lakh (0.1 million)
BR Bangladesh Railway
C&M Chemist & Metallurgist
C&W Carriage & Wagon
CAD Computer Aided Drawing
CAMTECH Center for Advance Maintenance Technology
CARS Chinese Academy of Railway Sciences
CBRR Central Board of Railway Research
CE Chief Engineer
CEE Chief Electrical Engineer
CME Chief Mechanical Engineer
CMT Chief Chemist & Metallurgist
COPS Chief Operating Superintendent
CPCS CPCS Transcom Ltd.
CPLO Chief Planning Officer
CRC Cooperative Research Center
CSO Central Standards Office
CSTE Chief Signal & Telecommunication Engineer
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CTC Centralized Traffic Control
DATEM Turkish Railway Research & Technology Center
DFCCIL Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited
DFR Design for Reliability
DG Director General
DSTE Deputy Signal & Telecommunication Engineer
Dy. Deputy
Elec. Electrician
EMC Electro Magnetic Compatibility
EMU Electric Multiple Unit
EN German Specification
EU European Union
FFE Spanish Railway Foundation
GM General Manager
HOD Head of Department
HP Horse Power
IIT Indian Institute of Technology
INR Indian Rupee
IR Indian Railways
IRCA Indian Railway Conference Association
IRRB International Railway Research Board
ISO International Standards Organisation
JARTS Japan Railway Technical Service
JDG Joint Director General
JICA Japan International Cooperation Agency
JR Japanese National Railways
KN Kilo newton
Kph Kilometre per hour
KRRI Korean Rail Research Institute
Loco. Locomotive
M/Cs Machines
Mech. Mechanic
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Misc. Miscellaneous
Mm Millimetre
NETRA Self‐ Propelled OHE Recording cum Test Car
OHE Overhead Equipment
R&D Unit Research & Development Unit
RCIP Railway Connectivity Investment Program
RDS Research, Design and Standardization
RDSO Research Designs and Standards Organisation
RFF Rail Free Fastening
ROI Return on Investment
RPC Research, Planning and Coordination
RRTC Railway Testing and Research Center
RRV Road‐cum‐Rail Vehicle
RS Rolling Stock
RSIP Railway Sector Improvement Project
RSSB Railway Safety & Standards Board
RTRC Railway Testing and Research Centre
RTRI Railway Technical Research Institute
S&T Signal & Telecommunication
SAE Sub‐ Assistant Engineer
SASEC South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation
SNCF French National Railways
SPEC Specification
Sr. Senior
SRESTHA Special Railway Establishment for Strategic Technology & Holistic
SSAE Senior Sub‐ Assistant Engineer
STE Signal & Telecommunication Engineer
TCAS Train Collision Avoidance System
TCDD Turkish State Railway
TI May be dropped. Part of specification number
TMM Track Machines & Monitoring
TTCI Transportation Technology Center Inc.
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UIC International Union of Railways
USD United States Dollar
UTHS Urban Transport & High Speed
VNIIZHT Russian Railway Research Institute
VP Vice President
VUZ Czech Railway Research Institute
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Executive Summary As part of the preparation for this aspect of the project, we held meetings with several BR senior management personnel, including the Director‐General and most personnel at the ADG level. The purpose of these meetings was to determine the needs of BR regarding research/development issues and what form the specific unit should take within Bangladesh Railway.
BR currently has a Standards & Procedures section which evaluates technical specifications of all new rolling stock proposed to be procured. It also ensures new rolling stock is compatible with existing BR systems by holding discussions with suppliers.
This unit also does some work in import substitution and indigenous development of sources. However, the quality of supplies from local sources has not been good because of a lack of drawings and specifications from original equipment suppliers.
Under current BR procurement policy all local items manufactured and available within the country should be procured from approved sources. The Standards and Procedures Unit approves the local supplier after checking its capability, quality control program and collecting feedback from other buyers. In this respect, it already undertakes some of the duties commonly found in the mandate of a standards organization.
The consensus opinion was that BR does not require primary research capability. Research is being adequately done by other bodies and BR can access that research simply by forming liaisons with the appropriate industry organizations, such as UIC, AAR, RDSO and Bangladesh Standards & Testing Institute. However, BR could carry out applied research on issues such as failure causes, use of local materials and other items which it cannot source from research partners. BR could further use this applied research to standardize specifications and engineering details in its projects. To that end, we propose to create not an R&D Unit, but a RDS (Research, Development and Standardization) Unit. Thus, for the remainder of this report, we will refer to the proposed unit as a Research, Development and Standardization Unit (RDS Unit).
BR’s RDS Unit will work as the brain and repository for all technical matters of the organisation. It will be responsible for the following activities:
Preparation of specifications and drawings for all BR projects and products.
Making efforts to standardize products and materials used on BR.
Issuance of technical clearances of all new products proposed for induction on BR.
Development, adoption and absorption of any new technology introduced on BR system.
Development of standards for materials and products specially needed by Bangladesh Railways.
Inspection of critical and safety items.
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Technical investigation of repeated rolling stock components, track items, signals and telecommunication equipment failures, identify causes and suggest remedial measures.
Bangladesh Railway rolling stock has been procured from many different manufacturers causing serious spare parts management problem due to non‐interchangeability of components. Original equipment manufacturers did not supply component drawings and specifications along with rolling stock and BR is forced to go back to them for spare parts purchase. Many times suppliers quote very high prices taking advantage of the situation or do not quote due to obsolescence.
The RDS Unit should therefore prepare drawings, material specifications and testing procedures to develop indigenous sources. The unit should also prepare all rolling stock specifications to ensure future supplies comply with BR standards. It will also examine, review and modify rolling stock specifications provided by prospective suppliers.
The proposed RDS Unit will be an independent organisation and will have five Departments:
i. Mechanical Engineering (Including Electrical Engineering) ii. Civil Engineering iii. Traffic & Transportation iv. Signal & Telecommunication including IT v. Chemist & Metallurgist
The working environment of the unit will be similar to that of a scientific and technical institution. We therefore recommend a lean organisation. The unit will be headed by a General Manager at the ADG level and all departments by Chief level officers at the JDG level. Total staff strength is expected to be 246.
All middle and junior management level and supervisor level personnel should be computer‐literate and those working in technical areas should have working knowledge of CAD operation. We recommend that all those who do not have adequate computer literacy should first be adequately trained and then moved within BR to the RDS Unit.
We recommend that unit staff be sourced first from within BR, but that preference be given to bright, inquisitive, keen learners and talented technical personnel with exposure to global technological trends. We recommend a deputation or technical allowance of 15 – 25% of basic salary be considered as incentive and motivation to join this Unit.
It is frequent in organizations such as this that line managers and supervisors feel that the work performed by such a unit is not a main railway operation activity and their career enhancement prospects may get affected if they move to this organisation. BR management should communicate clearly to staff that joining this unit will not have any negative effect on their careers. Management should also take measures to ensure this is the case.
The RDS Unit should be a member of AAR and UIC to keep itself updated with latest trends and technological developments in rail sector taking place all over the world, and should form liaisons with other railway research bodies such as India’s RDSO, Japan’s RTRI and Turkey’s DATEM.
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This unit will have to interact with railways and industry for indigenous development of sources. It will also monitor field trials and performance of indigenous components. We therefore recommend that the unit should be located at Dhaka where a large industrial base is available.
Setting up this unit should start in 2018 and be completed by 2021. Total estimated cost of a fully functional RDS Unit is BDT 2,180 lakh. A high‐level breakdown of this estimate can be seen below.
Figure ES.1 – RDS Unit Cost Estimate
Item Cost (BDT lakh)
Cost of construction including air conditioning, furnishing, computers, auto CAD printers etc.
1,327
Cost of Chemist & Metallurgist laboratory equipment 620
Cost of Signal & Telecommunication test equipment (including IT test centre)
153
Cost of Civil Engineering materials test laboratory equipment and survey equipment
80
Total cost of the project 2,180
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Introduction and Background
Key Messages
Our team met with many senior officials of Bangladesh Railway to discuss the need for and purpose of an R&D Unit.
The consensus was that a primary research capability was not needed, and that the unit should focus on secondary or applied research, development and standardisation.
To that end, the remainder of this report discusses the design and inception of an RDS Unit.
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1.1 The SASEC RCIP Project
The current Bangladesh Railway Master Plan (the 2010‐30 Master Plan) was researched and written in 2006/2007, based on 2005 and earlier data. This plan was meant to cover the period from 2010 to 2030 and was adopted in June 2013. The Master Plan contained descriptions of 235 separate projects organized into four five‐year phases from 2010 to 2030. This constituted an extensive program of works designed to increase capacity in both freight and passenger transport. Many projects have been completed or are being implemented. However, much remains to be done.
The fact that the existing Master Plan was prepared in 2007, based on 2005/2006 data, means that the assumptions and situation on which it was founded are now over ten years old. Bangladesh Railway’s market has changed due to increasing competition from the road sector. As a result, BR’s share of both the freight and passenger market in Bangladesh has shrunk over time.
Provision of enhanced maintenance facilities, procurement of new rolling stock and expansion of BR’s network will enable BR to increase its share of the transport market. The Government of Bangladesh (GOB) is giving more priority to the Railway and will be allocating more funds for infrastructure development and rolling stock procurement. Loan financing from IFIs such as the ADB is also available to enhance BR’s assets.
Bangladesh signed the Trans‐Asian Railway (TAR) agreement in 2007. This agreement includes a requirement for the conversion of track gauge on international trade corridors to broad gauge (BG). The gauge conversion is essential for establishing regional connectivity with neighbouring countries under TAR and a number of other regional transport agreements. Further to this, the Bangladesh government recently committed to convert not only its international trade corridors, but all of the existing national rail network to BG to achieve the inherent transport efficiencies that a BG railway offers.
In light of the issues above, ADB (in cooperation with Bangladesh Railway) commissioned the SASEC Railway Connectivity Investment Programme Project (SASEC RCIP Project). In addition to updating the existing masterplan, the project examines the rolling stock maintenance procedures and mechanized maintenance of Permanent Way. It also explores the possibility of a BR Research and Development Division.
This report is one of four volumes making up the Final Report for the project. This volume addresses the establishment of a Research and Development (R&D) department within Bangladesh Railway.
1.2 Research and Development Units
There is a wide variety of R&D Units among railways around the world. Some employ just a few people and provide a very limited list of services; some are quite large (such as India’s RDSO (Research Designs & Standards Organization)) and employ thousands of people. Some of the services provided by R&D Units include:
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Creation of railway standards Creation of operations manuals
Creation of maintenance manuals Primary research
Market research Customer satisfaction monitoring
Materials testing (chemical, metallurgical)
Design/development of railway technology
Specification development Training and continuing education
Post‐project appraisal Fatigue and wear analysis/monitoring
Feasibility analysis ROI analysis
Development of indigenous sources for materials and components
In the next chapter, we present case studies of three R&D Units for consideration. We examine institutional arrangements, performance mandates, infrastructure, R&D Unit organization and unit achievements. These are presented by way of showing the “best practices of other railways.
1.3 Current Situation at Bangladesh Railway
Currently the Standards & Procedures section of BR is headed by a Director. This section evaluates technical specifications of all new rolling stock proposed to be procured and holds discussions with suppliers in case some changes are necessary to make new rolling stock compatible with existing BR system.
This unit also looks after import substitution and indigenous development of sources. But the quality of supplies from local sources has not been very good because original equipment manufacturers have not supplied drawings and material specifications.
Under current BR procurement policy all local items manufactured and available within the country should be procured from approved sources. The Standards and Procedures Unit approves the local supplier after checking its capability, quality control program and collecting feedback from other buyers.
1.4 The Development and Standardisation Unit for Bangladesh Railway
As part of the preparation for this aspect of the project, we held meetings with several BR senior management personnel, including the Director‐General, the ADG Infrastructure, the ADG Rolling Stock, the ADG Operations, the CPLO, the General Manager of the Tongi/Bhairab Double Line Construction Project, the JDG Mechanical and the former manager of the D&S Unit. The
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purpose of these meetings was to determine the needs of BR regarding research/development issues and what form the specific unit should take within Bangladesh Railway.
The consensus opinion was that BR does not require primary research capability. Research is being adequately done by other bodies and BR can access that research simply by forming liaisons with the appropriate industry organizations, such as UIC, AAR, RDSO and Bangladesh Standards & Testing Institute. However, BR could carry out applied research on issues such as failure causes, use of local materials and other items which it cannot source from research partners. It can also develop specifications and material standards for use on its own construction projects. To that end, we propose to create not an R&D Unit, but an RDS (Research, Development and Standardization) Unit. Thus, for the remainder of this report, we will refer to the proposed unit as a Research, Development and Standardization Unit (RDS Unit).
BR has definite needs in the area of development and standardization. Some activities which could be provided by an internal unit of BR include:
Development of standards for the railway, including the revision of the existing mechanical, workshop and stores manuals and the development/coordination of an electrical manual;
Development of materials standards and specifications, to ensure materials are standardized across the various infrastructure projects undertaken by BR;
Materials testing, including chemical and metallurgical testing;
Development of indigenous sources for both materials and components for RS and infrastructure;
Quality Assurance: While BR may not be contemplating ISO 9001 certification, the procedures required in a Quality Management System are very similar to those which are included in railway manuals. The RDS Unit could assist in developing those procedures and could act as internal audit of those procedures once they are put in place; and
Rolling Stock Specification: The RDS Unit can prepare standard BR rolling stock specification to maximise compatibility of new rolling stock and standardise some of the components like buffer, centre buffer coupler, braking system, bogies etc.
The nature and structure of a RDS Unit which can provide these services is detailed in Chapters 3‐5 of this report.
1.5 The Structure of this Report
This report has five chapters including this one. These chapters are:
Chapter 1 – Introduction and Background
Chapter 2 – Case studies of Railway R&D Units
Chapter 3 –RDS Unit Functions
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Chapter 4 – Staffing
Chapter 5 – Cost Estimates and Schedule
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Case Studies of Other Railway R&D Units
Key Messages
Many railways around the world have some form of R&D or development units.
In this chapter we list several of these. We also examine in detail:
Indian Railways’ Research Designs and Standards Organization (RDSO)
Japan National Railway’s Railway Technical Research Institute (RTRI)
Turkish Railway’s Railway Research Technologies Center (DATEM)
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2.1 Introduction
This chapter provides analysis in support of establishment of an RDS Unit for BR. This includes:
Mapping of major R&D (Research and Development) Wings in Railways across the world
Case Studies to showcase international practice of such R&D Wings in other international railways
2.2 Major Rail R&D and Design Organizations across the World
We have mapped some of the major rail research and development organizations across the world. In South Asia and South East Asia specifically, the Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO) of India appears to be the only R&D body of significance. The R&D organizations differ in their institutional set‐up, mandate and jurisdiction. Some examples include:
Autonomous institutes subsidised by governments and rail operators such as Railway Technical Research Institute (RTRI) Japan)
Departments or Wings funded by and under administrative control of the respective national railway such as Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO) in India
Bodies supported by industry associations and its members such as International Railway Research Board (IRRB) supported by International Union of Railways (UIC)
Given below is a list of major R&D bodies in railways around the world.
Table 2‐1: Major Rail Research and Standards Institutes/Units in the World
S.No. Country Name Status of Railways Ownership
Focus
1. India Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO)
National Railways Research and Standards
2. Pakistan Nil National Railways
3. Sri Lanka Nil National Railways
4. Indonesia Nil Private Operators
5. Philippines Nil State‐owned Railways*
6. Thailand Nil National Railways
7. Malaysia Nil Private Operators
8. Vietnam Nil State‐owned Railways*
9. Laos’ Nil National Railways*
10. Cambodia Nil National Railways*
11. Saudi Arabia
Design and Standards Department within the respective companies
State‐owned Railways
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S.No. Country Name Status of Railways Ownership
Focus
12. Turkey TCDD Railway Research and Technology Center (DATEM)
State‐owned Railways Research and Standards
13. Spain Spanish Railways Foundation (FFE)
Private and Public Operators
R&D, Training, Managing Railways Museums
14. Japan Railway Technical Research Institute (RTRI)
Public and Private Railways
Research and Testing, Standards
15. Korea Korean Rail Research Institute (KRRI)
National Railways High Speed Rail Research and broad‐based logistics research including urban transit
16. Russia JSC Railway Research Institute (VNIIZHT)
State‐owned Railways Research and Testing
17. China Chinese Academy of Railway Sciences (CARS)
State‐owned Railways Research and Standards
18. Australia CRC for Rail Innovation (CRC)
Private Operators Research and Standards
19. America Transportation Technology Center Inc. (TTCI)
Public and Private Operators
Testing, Training and Research
20. Czech Republic
VýzkumnýÚstavŽelezniční, a.s. (Railway Research Institute, j.s.c.) (VUZ)
State‐owned Railways Testing, Accreditation, Training
21. Slovenia Institute of Traffic and Transport Ljubljana l.l.c.
State‐owned Railways Research and Testing
22. Brazil Nil Private and Public Operators
23. Global (North America)
American Railway Engineering and Maintenance‐of‐Way Association (AREMA)
‐‐ Standards, Knowledge repository
24. Global (Europe)
International Railway Research Board (IRRB)/ International Union of Railways (UIC)
‐‐ Standards, Knowledge repository, Research
* Limited Network / high state of dis‐repair
In the next section, we present case studies of three R&D wings documenting their history, organization set‐up, achievements and budget. We took into account the following factors while choosing the three case studies:
Nature of ownership of railways and organizational set‐up
Region
Markets served: the rail network must serve substantial passenger and freight traffic
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Table 2‐2: Synopsis of Basis Parameters for Selected Case Studies
Country Rail Ownership
Organization Set‐up Region Network (Line km)1
Passenger (billion p.a.)2
Freight (million tonnes p.a)
India National Government
Zonal Railway within Indian Railway
Asia –Regional Network
65,808 8.397 11013
Japan Public and Private Operators
Autonomous Institute subsidized by JR, contribution by other Operators
Asia 19,470 9.1 30.94
Turkey State Owned Railways
Department within Turkish Railways
Asia –Regional Network
8,772 86 million5 11.3 billion
Bangladesh State Owned n/a Asia 2,877 67 million 2.55
Detailed case studies of each of the institutions are presented in sub‐sections below.
2.3 Case Study 1 ‐ India RDSO
2.3.1 History and Functions
Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO) is an Indian Railways (IR) R&D organisation and functions as the technical advisor to Railway Board Zonal Railways and Production Units. Originally the Indian Railway Conference Association (IRCA) was set up in 1903 in pre‐independence India as a means to bring standardisation and coordinate between various regional railways, and was followed thereafter by the establishment of Central Standards Office (CSO) in 1930. Post‐independence, a new organisation called Railway Testing and Research Centre (RTRC) was set up in 1952 headquartered at Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India, with its mandate being broadened to include more research based interventions based on intensive investigation of railway problems. In 1957, RTRC and CSO were merged to form RDSO with its status being elevated from that of being an ‘Attached Office’ to Indian Railways (IR) to a ‘Zonal Railway’ in 2003.
Its functions6 at present encompass the following:
Development of new and improved designs for all rail components including wagons, track structures, wheels, locomotives, maintenance equipment and S&T.
Development, adoption, absorption of new technology for use on IR
1 UIC Railway Statistics Synopsis 2014 2ibid 3 Indian Railway Statistics 2014‐15 4 UIC Railway Statistics Synopsis 2014 5TCDD statistical report 2009‐2013 6http://www.rdso.indianrailways.gov.in/view_section.jsp?lang=0&id=0,1,15
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Development of standards for materials and products specially needed by IR
Technical investigation, statutory clearances, testing and providing consultancy services.
Inspection of critical and safety items of rolling stock, locomotives, signalling & telecommunication equipment and track components.
As part of the 2016‐2017 Budget announcements7 made by the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, the setting up of a separate R&D organization, a Special Railway Establishment for Strategic Technology & Holistic Advancement (SRESTHA) was announced to drive long term research. It is envisaged that the RDSO will now focus only on day to day issues. The dynamics of the inter‐relationship, contours and coordination expected between the two organizations are yet to be detailed.
In addition to the above, the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL), a Special Purpose Vehicle set up under the administrative control of Ministry of Railways, Government of India, to undertake planning & development of the Dedicated Freight Corridors, also plans to set‐up a National Railway Heavy‐Haul Institute.
2.3.2 Institutional Set‐up and Infrastructure
Institutional Framework
The RDSO is fully integrated within the overall framework of the Indian Railway set‐up, and is under the active administrative control of the Railway Board. There is movement of staff between RDSO and other arms of IR, with the exception of Category ‘H’ staff consisting of scientists, etc. which are specific to RDSO. Apart from the rotation cycle, staff from IR wishing to take up specific appointments at RDSO need to undergo examinations.
7http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/uploads/directorate/finance_budget/Budget_2016‐17/RailBudgetSpeech_2016‐17_Hinglights_Eng.pdf
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Figure 2‐1: Institutional Set‐up of RDSO within Indian Railway
Governing Council
The RDSO has a Governing Council which is headed by the Chairman, Railway Board (IR) and has several other Railway Board Members including the Director General of RDSO. The Governing Council serves as the oversight body for RDSO with its mandate including the following:
Identification, approval and review of projects
Determination of the quantum of direct investment in technology development within the overall allocation of funds under the plan head ’Railway Research’.
Provide direction for improving the working of RDSO.
Central Board of Railway Research (CBRR)
The RDSO reports into the CBRR, which consists of DG/RDSO as Chairman and other Railway Board Members. The CBRR also includes scientists, technologists, engineers and senior executives of other research organisations, academic institutions and industrial units related to railway technology and materials as non‐railways members. The profile of the members of the CBRR allows for representation of broad‐based views from beyond the immediate rail‐context.
The functions of the CBRR are as follows:
To consider and recommend the programme of research on Indian Railways.
To review the research programme from time to time.
To ensure coordination and assistance from other research laboratories.
To review the ongoing projects from the technical angle.
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Standards Committee
The design, standards, specifications and studies undertaken by RDSO are also reviewed by the Standards Committee which comprises of heads of all the IR Zonal Railways. This is done with a view to facilitate effective adoption of the newly developed design or standard into the IR network.
2.3.3 Organization Structure
The RDSO has a staff strength of 2515 persons against 3329 sanctioned posts. It has 27 Departments as listed below:
General Administration & Personnel Signal
Bridges & Structures (B&S) Telecommunication
Carriage Track
Defence Research Testing
Electrical Loco Track Machines & Monitoring (TMM)
Energy Management Track Installation
EMU & Power Supply Traffic
Engine Development Urban Transport & High Speed (UTHS)
Finance & Accounts Wagon
Geotechnical Engineering Works
Metallurgical & Chemical
Medical
Motive Power
Psycho‐Technical
Quality Assurance
Research
Security (Railway Police Force)
The Indian Railways Centre for Advanced Maintenance Technology (CAMTECH) also functions under the administrative control of RDSO.
The organization structure of RDSO is presented in Figure 2‐2.
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Figure 2‐2: Organization Structure of RDSO
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2.3.4 Infrastructure
RDSO has a number of laboratories8 which are well equipped with research and testing facilities. Some of these are:
Air Brake Laboratory for simulating operation of air brakes on freight trains up to 192 wagons and 3 locomotives as also for simulation of passenger trains up to 30 coaches.
Brake Dynamometer Laboratory has facilities to develop and test brake friction materials for locomotives, coaches and wagons.
Bridges & Structures (B&S) Laboratory
Diesel Engine Development Laboratory which has already enabled RDSO to develop technologies for improving fuel efficiency, reliability and availability of diesel engines as well as to extract higher output from existing diesel engines.
Fatigue Testing Laboratory for testing prototype locomotive and rolling stock bogies, springs and other railway equipment subjected to stress and fatigue so as to ascertain their expected life in service.
Geo‐technical Engineering Laboratory
Metallurgical & Chemical Laboratory
Psycho‐Technical Laboratory for assessment of critical psycho‐physical attributes of operational staff such as drivers, switchmen and station masters for efficient operation.
Signal Testing Laboratory for testing of all types of signalling equipment
Track Laboratory for testing full scale track panel under dynamic load patterns. As part of a joint research project of UIC on rail defect management, RDSO has been entrusted with lab testing of rail samples from various world railways under simulated loading conditions.
Mobile Test Facilities for recording of track parameters, locomotive power and conducting oscillograph trials for evaluating vehicle‐track interaction as also for monitoring track conditions.
Vehicle Characterisation Laboratory, for conducting vehicle characterisation tests on railway vehicles to study the behaviour of suspension systems and to determine natural frequencies
Centre for Advanced Maintenance Technology, for upgrading maintenance technologies and methodologies. This unit is also charged with achieving improvements in productivity and performance of all railway assets and manpower.
8 Source: http://www.rdso.indianrailways.gov.in/view_section.jsp?lang=0&id=0,1,266
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2.3.5 Achievements
The RDSO is responsible for development and updation of standards and operating manuals for the IR network. It also has to its credit several indigenously‐developed pieces of equipment which are currently being used on the IR network. Some of significance are discussed below.
The RDSO has forged partnerships with several national research and engineering institutions such as the various Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT), India’s premiere government‐aided engineering education institutions and research hubs. For example, the Road‐cum‐Rail Vehicle (RRV) presented in Figure 1‐2 is a result of the partnership between RDSO and I.I.T. Kanpur where a commercially produced Multi‐Utility Vehicle was customised to serve as RRV.
Recently, RDSO has developed a Self‐Propelled OHE Recording cum test car (NETRA), as per specification #TI/SPEC/OHE/NETRA/0140 effective from November 2015 which will record the following parameters of OHE such as:
Stagger of contact wire
Height of contact wire
Thickness of contact wire
Gradient of the contact wire
Setting Distance
Contact Force
Loss of Contact
Mast Identification System
Pantograph acceleration etc.
Body Vertical Acceleration
Body lateral Acceleration
Figure 2‐3: Example of a Road‐Cum‐Rail Vehicle
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Some of the special features incorporated in OHE recording cum test car are as follows:
It will record various parameters of the OHE and Pantograph in static/dynamic conditions and under live and non‐live condition of OHE, up to a maximum speed of 130 kph when coupled to a train and 105 kph when running under its own power.
Height of Contact Wire – 7570 mm (Conventional Height ‐5500 mm, High Rise Height‐ 7570 mm)
Height of Catenary Wire – 9070 mm
Quality of Current collection – During the run the number of times the contact has been lost between OHE and pantograph and the duration of such loss shall be recorded
RDSO has also developed a vacuum bio‐toilet, similar to those used in aircrafts, for passenger trains, for which trial runs are underway on select trains.
It has also recently partnered with the Railway Technical Research Institute (RTRI), Japan, and the Korean Rail Research Institute (KRRI) with a focus to improve operations on existing network and provide a roadmap for ‘zero accident’ railway system in India.
Other achievements include:
Development of Pre‐stressed concrete sleeper and allied components along with Source Development
Development of newly designed Double Decker Coaches in Indian Railways
Development of a new crashworthy design of 4500 HP WDG4 locomotive incorporating new technology to improve dynamic braking and attain significant fuel savings
Development of Drivers’ Vigilance Telemetric Control System
Development of Train Collision Avoidance System (TCAS)
Development of Computer Aided Drivers Aptitude test equipment for screening high speed train drivers to evaluate their reaction time, form perception, vigilance and speed anticipation
Design and development of modern fault tolerant, fail‐safe, maintainer friendly Electronic Interlocking system
Design and Development of Ballastless Track with indigenous fastening system Design and Development of Rail Free Fastening (RFF) for Girder Bridge
Design and Development of Wider Pre‐stressed Concrete sleeper
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Training
Each Department of the RDSO plans an annual training calendar with the option for other arms of IR to be able to nominate staff for training. The category of officers and pre‐qualifications such as educational requirements are specified for each course. A sample of such a calendar is presented in Figure 6‐4.
RDSO conducts beginner, refresher and advanced courses for different levels of officers. These courses form part of staff evaluation and progress with IR.
Budget
As per the 2016‐17 Indian Railway budget, the IR planned expenditure is expected to be USD 18,187 million9 (INR 1,21,000 crore) in 2016‐17, against Gross Traffic Receipts estimated at USD 27,781 million (INR 1,84,820 crore).
In 2015‐16, the planned outlay for RDSO was USD 6.44 million (INR 40.43 crores10) up from USD 3.74 million (INR 25 crores11) in the year 2014‐15. The last published figure of actual expenditure was USD 3.8 million (INR 23.53 crores) in the year 2013‐14.
2.4 Case Study 2 – Japan RTRI
2.4.1 History and Functions
Railway Technical Research Institute (RTRI) based in Tokyo, Japan, was set up in 1986 and subsumed the R&D arm of Japanese National Railways (JR) upon its division and privatization in 1987. Its activities include:
Research and development into railway technologies and labor science
Investigation of railway technologies and science
Preparation of the drafts of railway technology standards
Collection and release of railway‐related documents, materials and Statistics
9 USD = INR 66.52 10http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/uploads/directorate/finance_budget/Budget_2015‐16/Pink_Book_2015‐16/RDSO.pdf 11http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/uploads/directorate/finance_budget/2014‐15_Final/pink_book_14‐15/RDSO.pdf
Figure 2‐4: Sample Training Calendar
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Publications and lectures to raise railway technologies and science
Diagnosis, advice and guidance on railway technologies and science
Drafting of original plans and proposals for standardization with regard to international railway standards
Authorization of qualifications with respect to railway‐related science and Technology
Commissioned testing and research projects in addition to the above
2.4.2 Organization Set‐up
RTRI employed 534 people12 across 12 research divisions (listed below), 80% of which constituted staff employed after the launch of JR.
Vehicle Structure Technology Division
Vehicle Control Technology Division
Structures Technology Division
Power Supply Technology Division
Track Technology Division
Disaster Prevention Technology Division
Signalling and Transport Information Technology Division
Materials Technology Division
Railway Dynamics Division
Environmental Engineering Division
Human Science Division
Maglev Systems Technology Division
The organisation structure of RTRI is presented in Figure 2‐5.
12 RTRI Annual Report 2014‐15
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Figure 2‐5: Organization Structure of RTRI
2.4.3 Infrastructure/Achievements
RTRI has developed the following major testing facilities:
Wind Tunnel: RTRI has a large‐scale low noise wind tunnel, which claims low‐noise performance of 75 dB in 300 km/h operation and high wind velocity characteristics up to 400 km/h.
Snow Testing: Shiozawa snow testing station performs a range of tests and analyses on the phenomena of snow/icing and disaster prevention measures.
Civil Engineering Testing: Hino civil engineering testing station is promoting research and development into track structures that reduce noise, vibration and maintenance costs.
Anti‐Salt Testing: RTRI is promoting the development of damage‐proof trolley wire materials and tests/researches to prevent salt damage on feeding wires.
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Other Testing Facilities include:
Rolling Stock Test Plant
Brake Test Stands
Large‐scale Shaking Table
Station Simulator
Large‐scale Rainfall Simulator
Ride Comfort Simulator
Current Collection Testing Equipment
Apart from the above, a detailed list of achievements is provided here http://www.rtri.or.jp/eng/rd/seika/2014/index_E.html. We provide the link only here as the list of papers published each year is extensive and the site itself is a good technical resource for rail technical issues.
2.4.4 RTRI’s training programmes
RTRI plans and implements specific training programs for employees of Japanese Railways for new developments and research produced by them. This is to supplement the Operator’s own training programs for operations and procedures.
In 2014, RTRI undertook training in communication techniques for train dispatchers in disrupted situations. RTRI developed a training method in order to give train dispatchers the necessary communication skills for giving instructions or orders in disrupted situations.
Participants to the training were divided into groups according to roles, and then exposed to a simulated disrupted situation where they were required to communicate with each other. Their behavior and conversations were videoed during the training, and they viewed these recordings together after the drill. One to two months after the training, checks were made to see if the program helped participants to communicate better in the course of their ordinary work, which was followed by a final round of feedback on the training.
The method was shown to improve the accuracy and smoothness of communication in disrupted situations, and cooperative behavior (See Figure 2‐713).
The RTRI also organizes Railway Technical Seminars to disseminate the research results and provide training.
13http://www.rtri.or.jp/eng/rd/seika/2014/01_13.html
Figure 2‐6: RTRI Rolling Stock Testing Plant
Figure 2‐7: Graphical depiction of Training Outcome
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Through its networking with professional associations and agencies, RTRI also invites trainees from foreign countries and experts for overseas technical cooperation including from:
UIC (International Union of Railways)
AAR (Association of American Railroads)
ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations)
JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency)
JARTS (Japan Railway Technical Service)
RTRI is actively working in joint researches and collaboration with various international organizations such as SNCF (French National Railways), CARS, KRRI and RSSB (Railway Safety and Standards Board), U.K.
Budget / Funding
The annual expenditures on R&D amounted to USD 597.9 million (Yen 65.8 billion) in 2014‐15. RTRI relies on three sources of income/funds:
Contribution from the revenue of Japanese Railway Companies
Subsidy from the government – this amounted to USD 32.7 million14 (Yen 3.6 billion) in 2014‐15
Contract revenue from private companies ‐ RTRI undertook 2147 consulting assignments in the same year for which its annual expenditure was USD 126 million (Yen 13.9 billion) in 2014‐1515, against an income of USD 134 million (Yen 14.8 billion)
The total revenue of RTRI was USD 146 million (Yen 16.1 billion) covering profit‐making contract business and R&D undertaken on behalf of National Railways. The contract‐based activities relate to work undertaken for other railway industry operators (beyond the JR operators) and other organizations, including research, testing and providing testing equipment. This spans the transportation sector and also includes consultancy, knowledge dissemination (through lectures or training) and surveys.
2.5 Case Study 3 – Turkey DATEM
2.5.1 History and Functions
Railway Research Technologies Center (DATEM) was established under Research, Planning and Coordination (RPC) Department of the Turkish Railways (TCDD) in 2009. It was re‐christened Operation Directorate of Railway Research and Technology Center (DATEM) in 2010. Even though it has been set‐up relatively recently, DATEM has grown to forge relationships with IRRB and UIC.
14 1 Yen = USD 0.009 15http://www.rtri.or.jp/rtri/pdf/annual/annual2014‐2015_e.pdf
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2.5.2 Organization Set‐up
DATEM is an integrated part of TCDD as can be seen in the figure below.
The DATEM originally had four groups: Electronic Research Directorate, Geotechnical Services Directorate, Destructive/Non‐Destructive Testing Directorate and Support Services Directorate. A fifth (Measurement and Evaluation) was added to this list.
Figure 2‐9: DATEM Organization Set‐up
The Electronic Research Directorate carries out research and development of railway systems such as; general communication, remote control, power electronics, control systems. Training is also part of its mandate.
Figure 2‐8: Organization Structure of Turkish Railways
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The main objective of the Geotechnical Services Directorate is to perform tests and studies on railway infrastructure and superstructure. This department has also accreditation based on sectoral standards.
Destructive/Non‐Destructive Testing Directorate implements destructive testing and non‐destructive inspection of components used in the railway industry. In addition, it performs extended studies into metal fatigue and standardizes the non‐destructive testing works in TCDD.
The Support Services Directorate was established to implement personnel and financial policies to ensure the execution of the RRTC. It also conducts the planning, design and training activities of the RRTC.
The main purpose of the Measurement and Evaluation Directorate is to act as a repository of standards and statistical data.
2.5.3 Test Facilities
Electronics Research Directorate:
General Electronics Lab
Power Electronics Lab
Microprocessor, Software, Control Lab
Geotechnical Services Directorate:
Ballast and Aggregate Laboratory (accredited EN 17025)
Soil Mechanics and Materials Laboratory
Destructive /Non‐Destructive Testing Directorate:
Mechanical Lab
Fatigue Test Machines (500 KN, 100 KN)
Tensile Testing Machine (250 KN, 10 KN)
Charpy Impact Test Machines (300 joules, 15 joules)
Hardness Testing Devices (Vickers, Knoop, Rockwell, Brinell)
Metallographical Lab
Optical Microscopes (Inverted, Stereo)
Scanning Electron Microscope Chemical Lab
Optical Emission Spectrometry Visual Inspection Lab
Magnetic Particle Testing Lab
Penetrant Testing Lab
Eddy Current Testing Lab
Ultrasonic Testing Lab
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2.5.4 Achievements/Major Projects
Design of Hardware Simulator for Railway Automatization and Interlocking
Design of Depreciation (Flat wheel) Detection System
Change of the Filament Bulbs on Conventional Signalling Lamps with Led Lamps
EMC Compatibility Tests in Railway Systems
Within the scope of the European Union (financed by the EU) 7th Framework Program, DATEM completed the following projects:
PROTECTRAIL project involved the development of a standard railways security‐safety system
SECURED Project supporting collective transportation security
MAINLINE project related to Maintenance and Renovation of Economic and Environmentally Friendly Railway Infrastructure
SPECTRUM project aiming to generate solutions for increasing the competitiveness in the markets where freight transportation via railways is not used.
RESTRAIL Project, concerning the abatement and hindrance of the trespasses to railway zone and suicides on railway zone was completed.
CAPACITY4RAIL project, which will present consistent, innovative and sustainable solutions and aims to clear the way for future railway systems, to establish infrastructure design, freight transportation and to provide the capacity use and modern tracking technologies.
Within the scope of TÜBİTAK 1007 Program, DATEM completed the following:
“Development of a New Lighter Freight Car and Prototype Production” including the test drives of the wagon
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RDS Unit Functions
Key Messages
BR must have its own rolling stock specifications to ensure compatibility within the system
It should also have drawings and specification of various components to promote indigenous sources for supply of parts.
Therefore, an independent RDS Unit is essential because BR management is fully occupied with day‐to‐day train operation issues
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3.1 Introduction
3.1.1 General
All organizations, BR included, must develop to remain competitive and meet the aspirations of their clients. Lack of development leads to stagnation which has no place in today’s challenging transport environment. Therefore, it goes without saying that BR must have access to Research, Development and Standardization (RDS).
Bangladesh Railway is a unique organization with unique issues and many diverse problems. There is no outside organization in Bangladesh that can take up such rail‐based or rail‐oriented RDS projects. Therefore, the only recourse BR has is to undertake its own Research, Development & Standardization activities. Then the question arises whether this RDS work can be undertaken by the existing railway departments or whether a separate entity should be created.
RDS activities may or may not give immediate results. A person or a team undertaking such work needs to be exclusively engaged with this work and relieved from all other day to day railway operational issues. The existing BR organization has its hands full with day to day train operations and cannot release resources needed for this important area. In addition, the skills required for RDS work are substantially different from the needs of train operations and maintenance. Thus, we feel strongly that BR must set up an independent RDS Unit if it is looking for results that will be meaningful and effective. This RDS Unit can then be manned by personnel who are specially selected for the purpose and trained for the task.
The RDS Unit’s objective is to plan, evolve and come up with procedures, goods and services that meet the needs of its present and future customers within BR. RDS promotes organizational business objectives by creating better products, improving operational processes and by providing expert advice to the rest of the organisation, its customers and suppliers.
3.2 Standardization Concept
Standardization is the process of implementing and developing technical standards based on the consensus of different parties that include firms, users, interest groups, standards organizations and governments. Standardization can help to maximize compatibility, interoperability, safety, repeatability and quality.
Standardization provides the following benefits:
Better product quality, reliability, and longer life service.
Mass production of components at low cost.
Easy availability of parts for replacement and maintenance.
Less time and effort required to manufacture parts.
Reduction in size and grade variation of a component.
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3.3 RDS Unit Functions
BR’s RDS Unit will work as the brain and repository for all technical matters of the organisation. It will be responsible for the following activities:
Preparation of specifications and drawings for all BR projects and products. It will digitise all such documents, catalogue them and keep them in safe custody. It will also keep an updated record of all modifications and changes issued.
Making efforts to standardize products and materials used on BR. This may not be easy as most of the rolling stock, track items, signalling and telecommunication items are imported and originated from different sources. But certain items, such as couplers, wheels, brake systems, brake blocks etc. can be standardized. Similar standardization can be done for rails, rail fastenings, sleepers, track standards, signalling equipment, etc.
Issuance of technical clearances of all new products proposed for induction on BR.
Development, adoption and absorption of any new technology introduced on BR system.
Development of standards for materials and products specially needed by Bangladesh Railways.
Inspection of critical and safety items of rolling stock, locomotives, signalling & telecommunication equipment, IT equipment and track components.
Technical investigation of repeated rolling stock components, track items, signals and telecommunication equipment failures, identify causes and suggest remedial measures.
3.4 Indigenous Source Development
Bangladesh Railways current locomotive holding is 280 locomotives and these have been procured from fourteen different manufacturers. One type of locomotive has approximately 2000 components and spare parts which make approximately 28,000 items to be procured and stocked annually. Out of these almost 90% of the items are imported either from the original locomotive manufacturer or from other known sources. Sometimes old locomotive components are not available because of obsolescence, change of design or technology upgrading. An RDS Unit can play a very important role to overcome this problem by developing indigenous sources for as many components as possible. Indigenisation will not only help BR overcome component shortages but will also save precious foreign exchange outflow from the country and create employment opportunities for local people.
The various wings of the RDS Unit will have to work in close coordination to develop indigenous sources. The following process is recommended for establishing a suitable local manufacturer:
1. Prepare detail drawings, material specification, manufacturing process and quality assurance plan for each component proposed to be indigenised.
2. Maintain close contacts with local manufacturers, assess their manufacturing capabilities and advise them if any additional facilities are to be added before they can be considered for a development order.
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3. Visit and inspect the manufacturing facilities of likely indigenous sources to examine staff skill, quality of work, testing facilities and quality assurance plan implementation.
4. Discuss drawings, material specification, factory inspection and prototype trial procedure with likely suppliers.
5. Process a development order with permitted concessions and price preference.
6. No penal action should be proposed in the development order in case a manufacturer fails to develop the product or delays supply against the development order.
7. The development order quantity should be suitably enhanced in case a supplier has to make a heavy investment for manufacture of a component. The contract can have a deferred supply condition of a small prototype quantity in the beginning and balance to start only after prototype clears inspection and field trials.
8. Carry out factory inspection and monitor field trials. The supplier can then be added to
the list of Approved Suppliers in case his product performance is found satisfactory.
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Staffing
Key Messages
RDS Unit will be headed by a General Manager at the Additional Director‐General (ADG) level
The unit will have five Departments – Mechanical Engineering including Electrical engineering; Civil Engineering; Signal and Telecommunication including IT; Traffic & Transportation; and Chemist and Metallurgist.
All managers and senior supervisors will come on deputation from BR. Other staff will be recruited by the unit directly.
Total staff strength will be 246.
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4.1 Organisation Functional Structure
4.1.1 General
The proposed RDS Unit will be the technical brain and technical information repository of Bangladesh Railway. It will function as a technical advisory body and must have the backing of BR top management to ensure its findings and recommendations are accepted and effectively implemented. Therefore, we recommend that a General Manager should be the head of the unit. It is critical that such a post is filled up by a career railway officer with suitable experience of railway operations. In this context, the post may be filled by officers sourced from concerned railway sub‐cadres viz. BCS: Railway Engineering or BCS: Transportation cadres. The RDS Unit will be an attached department of the Director General’s office.
The RDS Unit will have following five functional departments:
Mechanical Engineering (Including Electrical Engineering)
Civil Engineering
Traffic & Transportation
Signal & Telecommunication (including IT)
Chemist & Metallurgist
All posts will be new permanent posts. All officials (Gr. 2 – 9) will be posted by promotion or transfer from respective cadre/sub‐cadre according to government rules. Other staff will be recruited by BR.
Total staff strength will be 246, as detailed below.
4.1.2 Mechanical Engineering Department
This Department will have four sections:
This Department will:
Develop standards for rolling stock materials and products
Carry out technical investigation of repeated failures
Locomotives Carriage & Wagon
Electrical Inspection
Rolling Stock
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Inspect locomotive, carriage and wagon critical and safety items
Standardize design specifications and develop indigenous sources
Analyse passenger coach lighting and air conditioning problems, develop indigenous sources and prepare maintenance standards.
Prepare maintenance schedule and indigenous sources for Mid‐on and End‐on Generators.
4.1.3 Civil Engineering Department
This Department will have four sections:
This Department will:
Develop design, standards and specifications for bridges, track, culverts, foot‐over bridges, level crossings etc.
Develop rail drawings, material specification and inspection standards and procedures.
Develop indigenous sources for track fittings and other infrastructure and system components.
Develop maintenance and inspection standards for dual gauge track
4.1.4 Traffic & Transportation Department
This Department will have three sections:
Traffic & Transportation Department will:
Carry out freight and passenger services market surveys and identify opportunities for BR
Market BR products and remain in touch with likely customers
Bridges Tracks Roads & Buildings
Inspection
Civil Engineering
Passenger Traffic
Freight Traffic
Consumer Feedback
Operation
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Carry out passenger need based survey to introduce additional train services.
Get passenger feedback about train timing, comfort level, cleanliness level, punctuality etc. to improve services.
4.1.5 Signal & Telecommunications (Including Information Technology) Department
The Signal and Telecommunications Department will have three sections along with a test laboratory:
This Department will:
• Develop standards for signalling, CTC, telecommunication and Information Technology
• Standardise design specification and develop indigenous sources.
• Prepare maintenance and inspection standards for signalling, CTC, Telecommunication and Information Technology equipment.
• Develop comprehensive and cost effective maintenance strategy for signalling, CTC, Telecommunication and IT equipment.
• Investigate repeated failures of signalling, CTC, telecommunication and IT equipment and suggest remedial measures.
• Work with other departments to identify and introduce Information Technology initiatives to improve BR operations performance and customer service provision.
The laboratory will undertake detailed testing tasks including Relay performance and endurance testing, cable testing etc. in line with requirements of the S&T Department of BR. Detailed cost estimates for the S&T lab are presented in Chapter 5.
4.1.6 Chemist & Metallurgist Department
This Department will have three sections with a Chemical and Metallurgy test laboratory.
Signal & Telecommunication Engineering including
Information Technology
Signal Engineering Telecommunication
EngineeringInformation Technology
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This laboratory will play an important advisory and material testing role for indigenous development of rolling stock components. It will have necessary facilities to test all ferrous, non‐ferrous and petroleum products. This will be a service unit to all other Departments. The lab shall also provide required testing services for civil engineering unit.
This unit will also oversee functioning of the Chittagong laboratory which is in poor condition and needs rehabilitation and upgrading.
4.2 Organisational Setup
We propose the following organisational setup for the RDS Unit:
Chemical Tests
Metallurgical Tests
Physical Tests including CIvil
Chief Chemist & Metallurgist
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Figure 4.1 – RDS Unit Organisation Chart
General Manager (RDS)
CME (RDS)
CE (RDS)
CSTE (RDS)
CMT (RDS)
Addl. CME (Loco)/RDS
Addl CME (C&W)/RDS
Addl CEE (RDS)
ME (RDS) ‐ 2
DEE (RDS) ‐ 1
AME (RDS) ‐ 4
AEE (RDS) ‐ 2
Addl CE (Bridges)/RDS)
Addl CE (Track)/ RDS
XEN (Bridges)/RDS‐ 1
AEN (Bridges)/RDS ‐ 2
DSTE (Signal)/RDS ‐ 1
Addl CSTE (RDS)
ASTE (Signal)/RDS ‐ 2
Addl. CMT
Dy CMT ‐1
ACMT ‐2
Dy. Director Admn./RDS
ACOS (RDS) ‐ 1
COPS (RDS)
Addl COPS (Passenger)/RDS
Addl COPS (Freight)/ RDS)
Dy. COPS (Freight)/RDS ‐ 1
ACOPS (RDS) ‐ 2
XEN (Track)/RDS ‐1
AEN (Track)/RDS ‐ 2
ASTE (Telecom & IT)/RDS
‐ 2
DSTE (Telecom &IT)/RDS ‐ 1
Dy. COPS (Passenger)/RDS ‐
1
XEN (Survey)/RDS ‐ 1
AEN (Survey)/RDS ‐ 2
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4.2.1 RDS Unit Staff
The RDS Unit working environment will be that of a scientific and technical institution. We therefore recommend a lean organisation.
All middle and junior management level and supervisor level personnel should be proficient in computer operation and should have working knowledge of CAD operation. We recommend that all those who do not have computer working knowledge should first be adequately trained and then moved from BR to this organisation.
This Unit will be manned by BR staff, but only bright, inquisitive, keen learners and talented technical personnel with exposure to global technological trends should be encouraged to join the organisation. We recommend a deputation or technical allowance of 15 – 25% of basic salary be considered as incentive and motivation to join this Unit.
Many managers and supervisors may feel that this is not a main railway operation activity and their career enhancement prospects may get affected if they move to this organisation. BR management should ensure and communicate to staff that joining this unit will not have any negative effect on their career.
The RDS Unit should be a member of AAR and UIC to keep itself updated with latest trends and technological developments in rail sector taking place all over the world.
4.2.2 Job Responsibilities & Description
Job descriptions for various Department heads of the RDS unit are presented in table below.
Designation Job Description
RDS Unit
General Manager (RDS) Perform all the functions of the head of the RDS Unit. This shall include all matters related to administrative and functional work of the RDS unit including design and standardisation operations, finance and control, personnel management, training, maintenance of its facilities etc.
Plan, organise and ensure delivery of various projects, studies and jobs as may be assigned to RDS Unit.
Develop and implement Quality Management System within RDS Unit and oversee its continuous improvement.
Direct, monitor and control design and standardization development work.
Do planning of manpower and personnel management and development for concerned Department. This shall include identification of training needs of personnel of this department and organise their training
Coordinate with other units and divisions of BR. Ministry of Railway and Government of Bangladesh in discharge of day to day duties.
Discharge of any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Government/BR.
Signal and Telecommunication Department
Chief Signal & Telecommunication Engineer (RDS)
Perform all the functions of the head of the S&T department.
Plan, organise and ensure delivery of various projects, studies and jobs as may be assigned to the department. This may include but not be limited to: o Design and development of modern Signalling & Telecommunication
equipment. o Standardisation of S&T equipment and systems.
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o Adaptation & absorption of emerging technologies. o Improving reliability of existing S&T equipment.
Providing consultancy/guidance/technical assistance to various zones and units of Bangladesh Railway.
Investigating field problems referred by Bangladesh Railways/Government of Bangladesh.
Issuance of installation and maintenance manuals and codes of practices.
Development of QA standards for equipment manufacturers & conducting quality audit.
Development and implementation of Quality Management system within the department and its continuous improvement.
Vender development to ensure supply of quality materials and equipment to Bangladesh Railways.
Inspection & Testing of S&T equipment.
Issue, review & revision of specification, test formats.
Issue of Pre‐commissioning of Check lists for vital Signalling & Telecom equipment.
Issue of Inspection certificates of S&T material before use on Bangladesh Railway.
Planning of manpower and personnel management and development for concerned department. This shall include Identification of training needs of personnel of this department and organise their training
Coordination with other units and departments of the RDS unit, BR in discharging day to day duties.
Discharge of any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Government/BR.
Additional Chief Signal & Telecommunication Engineer (RDS)
Support Chief Signal & Telecommunication Engineer (RDS) in performing all the functions of the head of the S&T department. S/He will support Chief Signal & Telecommunication Engineer in following tasks, as may be assigned by latter:
Plan, organise and ensure delivery of various projects, studies and jobs as may be assigned to the department. This may include but not be limited to:
Design and development of modern Signalling & Telecommunication equipment.
Standardisation of S&T equipment and systems. Adaptation & absorption of emerging technologies. Improving reliability of existing S&T equipment.
o Providing consultancy/guidance/technical assistance to various zones and units of Bangladesh Railway.
o Investigating field problems referred by Bangladesh Railways/Government of Bangladesh.
o Issuance of installation and maintenance manuals and codes of practices.
o Development of QA standards for equipment manufacturers & conducting quality audit.
o Development and implementation of Quality Management system within the department and its continuous improvement.
o Vender development to ensure supply of quality materials and equipment to Bangladesh Railways.
o Inspection & Testing of S&T equipment. o Issue, review & revision of specification, test formats. o Issue of Pre‐commissioning of Check lists for vital Signalling &
Telecom equipment.
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Designation Job Description
o Issue of Inspection certificates of S&T material before use on Bangladesh Railway.
o Planning of manpower and personnel management and development for concerned department. This shall include Identification of training needs of personnel of this department and organise their training
o Coordination with other units and departments of the RDS unit, BR in discharging day to day duties.
Discharge of any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Chief Engineer or Government/BR.
DSTE (Signal)‐ RDS Lead or support delivery of various projects, studies and jobs as may be assigned. This may include but not be limited to:
o Design and development of modern Signalling equipment. o Standardisation of Signalling equipment and systems. o Adaptation & absorption of emerging technologies. o Improving reliability of existing Signalling equipment.
Undertake part in consultancy/guidance/technical assistance endeavours on Signalling matters to various zones and units of Bangladesh Railway.
Lead or Support field investigations referred by Bangladesh Railways/Government of Bangladesh.
Review and contribute to Issuance of signalling asset installation and maintenance manuals and codes of practices.
Assist in development of QA standards for equipment manufacturers & conducting quality audit.
Compliance with requirements of Quality Management system within the department across all assigned tasks.
Support in preparation of detailed requirements and tender documents for supply of quality materials and equipment to Bangladesh Railways.
Lead or Support in Inspection & Testing of Signalling equipment.
Lead or support preparation of Pre‐commissioning of Check lists for vital Signalling equipment.
Support in preparation of Inspection certificates of Signalling material before use on Bangladesh Railway.
Undertake required or mandated training and keeping oneself updated with latest skill sets and relevant knowledge in the field of signal engineering
Discharge of any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by supervisor
DSTE (Telecom & IT)‐ RDS Lead or support delivery of various projects, studies and jobs as may be assigned. This may include but not be limited to:
o Design and development of modern Telecom & IT equipment. o Standardisation of Telecom equipment and IT systems. o Adaptation & absorption of emerging technologies. o Improving reliability of existing Telecom & IT equipment.
Undertake part in consultancy/guidance/technical assistance endeavours on Telecom & IT matters to various zones and units of Bangladesh Railway.
Lead or Support field investigations referred by Bangladesh Railways/Government of Bangladesh.
Review and contribute to Issuance of Telecom & IT asset installation and maintenance manuals and codes of practices.
Assist in development of QA standards for equipment manufacturers & conducting quality audit.
Compliance with requirements of Quality Management system within the department across all assigned tasks.
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Designation Job Description
Support in preparation of detailed requirements and tender documents for supply of quality materials and equipment to Bangladesh Railways.
Lead or Support in Inspection & Testing of Telecom & IT equipment.
Lead or support preparation of Pre‐commissioning of Check lists for vital Telecom & IT equipment.
Support in preparation of Inspection certificates of Telecom & IT material before use on Bangladesh Railway.
Undertake required or mandated training and keeping oneself updated with latest skill sets and relevant knowledge in the field of Telecom & IT engineering
Discharge of any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by supervisor
ASTE Signal Participate and support in delivery of various projects, studies and jobs as may be assigned. This may include but not be limited to:
o Design and development of modern Signalling equipment. o Standardisation of Signalling equipment and systems. o Adaptation & absorption of emerging technologies. o Improving reliability of existing Signalling equipment.
Undertake part in consultancy/guidance/technical assistance endeavours on Signalling matters to various zones and units of Bangladesh Railway.
Support field investigations referred by Bangladesh Railways/Government of Bangladesh.
Contribute to Issuance of signalling asset installation and maintenance manuals and codes of practices.
Assist in development of QA standards for equipment manufacturers & conducting quality audit.
Compliance with requirements of Quality Management system within the department across all assigned tasks.
Support in preparation of detailed requirements and tender documents for supply of quality materials and equipment to Bangladesh Railways.
Support in Inspection & Testing of Signalling equipment.
Support preparation of Pre‐commissioning of Check lists for vital Signalling equipment.
Support in preparation of Inspection certificates of Signalling material before use on Bangladesh Railway.
Undertake required or mandated training and keeping oneself updated with latest skill sets and relevant knowledge in the field of signal engineering
Discharge of any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by supervisor
ASTE Telecom & IT Participate and support in delivery of various projects, studies and jobs as may be assigned. This may include but not be limited to:
o Design and development of modern Telecom & IT equipment. o Standardisation of Telecom equipment and IT systems. o Adaptation & absorption of emerging technologies. o Improving reliability of existing Telecom & IT equipment.
Undertake part in consultancy/guidance/technical assistance endeavours on Telecom & IT matters to various zones and units of Bangladesh Railway.
Support field investigations referred by Bangladesh Railways/Government of Bangladesh.
Contribute to Issuance of Telecom & IT asset installation and maintenance manuals and codes of practices.
Assist in development of QA standards for equipment manufacturers & conducting quality audit.
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Designation Job Description
Compliance with requirements of Quality Management system within the department across all assigned tasks.
Support in preparation of detailed requirements and tender documents for supply of quality materials and equipment to Bangladesh Railways.
Support in Inspection & Testing of Telecom & IT equipment.
Support preparation of Pre‐commissioning of Check lists for vital Telecom & IT equipment.
Support in preparation of Inspection certificates of Telecom & IT material before use on Bangladesh Railway.
Undertake required or mandated training and keeping oneself updated with latest skill sets and relevant knowledge in the field of Telecom & IT engineering
Discharge of any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by supervisor
Mechanical Department
Chief Mechanical Engineer (RDS)
Perform all the functions of the head of the Mechanical department.
Plan, organise and ensure delivery of various projects, studies and jobs as may be assigned to the department. This may include but not limited to:
o Developing design and standardisation of rolling stock; o Developing standards for rolling stock materials and products o Preparing maintenance schedule, codes and manuals for various
aspects of rolling stock maintenance. o Inspection of locomotive, carriage and wagon critical and safety
items, as may be required
Carry out technical investigation of repeated failures or any other field problems referred by Bangladesh Railways/Government of Bangladesh.
Standardize design specifications for rolling stock and develop capacity in the local market, promoting indigenization.
Provide consultancy/guidance/ Technical assistance to various zones and units of Bangladesh Railway.
Issue installation and maintenance manuals and codes of practices for rolling stock.
Develop QA standards for equipment manufacturers & conduct quality audits.
Develop and implement Quality Management System within the department and oversee its continuous improvement.
Direct monitoring and control of design and standardization development work.
Plan manpower and personnel management and development for concerned department. This shall include Identification of training needs of personnel of this department and organise their training
Coordinate with other units and departments of RDS unit, BR in discharging day to day duties.
Discharge any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Government/BR.
Additional Chief Mechanical Engineer –Loco (RDS)
Support Chief Mechanical Engineer (RDS) in performing all the functions of the head of the Mechanical department pertaining to locomotive aspects. S/He will support Chief Mechanical Engineer in following tasks, as may be assigned by latter:
o Plan, organise and ensure delivery of various projects, studies and jobs on locomotive engineering as may be assigned to the department. This may include but not limited to:
Validating design and standardisation of Locomotives;
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Designation Job Description
Developing standards for Locomotives materials and products
Preparing maintenance schedule, codes and manuals for various aspects of Locomotives maintenance.
Inspection of locomotive’s critical and safety items, as may be required
o Carry out technical investigation of repeated failures or any other field problems in locomotives referred by Bangladesh Railways/Government of Bangladesh.
o Standardize design specifications for locomotives and develop capacity in the local market, promoting indigenization.
o Provide consultancy/guidance/ Technical assistance on locomotive matters to various zones and units of Bangladesh Railway.
o Issue installation and maintenance manuals and codes of practices for locomotives.
o Develop QA standards for locomotives manufacturers & conduct quality audits.
o Develop and implement Quality Management System within the department and oversee its continuous improvement.
o Direct monitoring and control of design and standardization development work.
o Plan manpower and personnel management and development for locomotives resources within department. This shall include Identification of training needs of locomotives personnel department and organise their training
o Coordinate with other units and departments of RDS unit, BR in discharging day to day duties.
Discharge any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Chief Engineer or Government/BR.
Additional Chief Mechanical Engineer – C&W (RDS)
Support Chief Mechanical Engineer (RDS) in performing all the functions of the head of the Mechanical department. S/He will support Chief Mechanical Engineer in following tasks, as may be assigned by latter:
o Plan, organise and ensure delivery of various C&W projects, studies and jobs as may be assigned to the department. This may include but not limited to:
Developing design and standardisation of C&W; Developing standards for C&W materials and products Preparing maintenance schedule, codes and manuals
for various aspects of C&W maintenance. Inspection of carriage and wagon critical and safety
items, as may be required o Carry out technical investigation of repeated failures or any other
field problems in C&W referred by Bangladesh Railways/Government of Bangladesh.
o Standardize design specifications for C&W and develop capacity in the local market, promoting indigenization.
o Provide consultancy/guidance/ Technical assistance on C&W matters to various zones and units of Bangladesh Railway.
o Issue installation and maintenance manuals and codes of practices for C&W.
o Develop QA standards for equipment manufacturers & conduct quality audits.
o Develop and implement Quality Management System within the department and oversee its continuous improvement.
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Designation Job Description
o Direct monitoring and control of design and standardization development work.
o Plan manpower and personnel management and development for C&W personnel within department. This shall include Identification of training needs of C&W personnel and organise their training
o Coordinate with other units and departments of RDS unit, BR in discharging day to day duties.
Discharge any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Chief Engineer or Government/BR.
Additional Chief Electrical Engineer (RDS)
Support Chief Mechanical Engineer (RDS) in performing all the functions of the head of the Mechanical department. S/He will support Chief Mechanical Engineer in following tasks, as may be assigned by latter:
o Plan, organise and ensure delivery of various projects, studies and jobs as may be assigned to the department. This may include but not limited to:
Developing design and standardisation of electrical & traction assets and interface with rolling stock;
Developing standards for electrical & traction materials and products
Preparing maintenance schedule, codes and manuals for various aspects of electrical maintenance.
Inspection of critical and safety items of electrical & traction assets like OHE, Power systems etc. as may be required
o Carry out technical investigation of repeated electrical & traction asset failures or any other field problems referred by Bangladesh Railways/Government of Bangladesh.
o Standardize design specifications for electrical & traction assets and develop capacity in the local market, promoting indigenization.
o Provide consultancy/guidance/ Technical assistance on electrical and traction matters to various zones and units of Bangladesh Railway.
o Issue installation and maintenance manuals and codes of practices for electrical & traction.
o Develop QA standards for equipment manufacturers & conduct quality audits.
o Develop and implement Quality Management System within the department and oversee its continuous improvement.
o Direct monitoring and control of design and standardization development work.
o Plan manpower and personnel management and development for electrical & traction resources within department. This shall include Identification of training needs of these personnel and organise their training
o Coordinate with other units and departments of RDS unit, BR in discharging day to day duties.
Discharge any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Chief Engineer or Government/BR.
Mechanical Engineer Participate and support in delivery of various projects, studies and jobs as may be assigned to the department. This may include but not limited to:
o Developing design and standardisation of rolling stock; o Developing standards for rolling stock materials and products
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o Preparing maintenance schedule, codes and manuals for various aspects of rolling stock maintenance.
o Inspection of locomotive, carriage and wagon critical and safety items, as may be required
Lead or support in carrying out technical investigation of repeated failures or any other field problems referred by Bangladesh Railways/Government of Bangladesh.
Provide support in Standardization of design specifications for rolling stock and develop capacity in the local market, promoting indigenization.
Support department in providing consultancy/guidance/ Technical assistance to various zones and units of Bangladesh Railway.
Support preparation of installation and maintenance manuals and codes of practices for rolling stock.
Support in development of QA standards for equipment manufacturers & conduct quality audits.
Compliance with requirements of Quality Management system within the department across all assigned tasks.
Participate in design and standardization development work.
Undertake required or mandated training and keeping oneself updated with latest skill sets and relevant knowledge in the field of mechanical and rolling stock engineering
Discharge of any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by supervisor
Deputy/ Divisional Electrical Engineer
Participate and support in delivery of various projects, studies and jobs as may be assigned to the department. This may include but not limited to:
o Developing design and standardisation of electrical & traction assets and interface with rolling stock;
o Developing standards for electrical & traction materials and products
o Preparing maintenance schedule, codes and manuals for various aspects of electrical maintenance.
o Inspection of critical and safety items of electrical & traction assets like OHE, Power systems etc. as may be required
Lead or provide support in carrying out technical investigation of repeated electrical & traction asset failures or any other field problems referred by Bangladesh Railways/Government of Bangladesh.
Lead or provide support in Standardization of design specifications for electrical & traction assets and developing capacity in the local market, promoting indigenization.
Lead or provide support in delivering consultancy/guidance/ Technical assistance on electrical and traction matters to various zones and units of Bangladesh Railway.
Lead or provide support in preparation of installation and maintenance manuals and codes of practices for electrical & traction.
Lead or provide support in development of QA standards for equipment manufacturers & conducting quality audits.
Compliance with requirements of Quality Management system within the department across all assigned tasks.
Participate in design and standardization development work.
Undertake required or mandated training and keeping oneself updated with latest skill sets and relevant knowledge in the field of electrical and traction engineering
Discharge of any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by supervisor
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Asst. Mechanical Engineer Participate and support delivery of various projects, studies and jobs as may be assigned to the department. This may include but not limited to:
o Developing design and standardisation of rolling stock; o Developing standards for rolling stock materials and products o Preparing maintenance schedule, codes and manuals for various
aspects of rolling stock maintenance. o Inspection of locomotive, carriage and wagon critical and safety
items, as may be required
Support in carrying out technical investigation of repeated failures or any other field problems referred by Bangladesh Railways/Government of Bangladesh.
Provide support in Standardization of design specifications for rolling stock and develop capacity in the local market, promoting indigenization.
Support department in providing consultancy/guidance/ Technical assistance to various zones and units of Bangladesh Railway.
Support preparation of installation and maintenance manuals and codes of practices for rolling stock.
Support in development of QA standards for equipment manufacturers & conduct quality audits.
Compliance with requirements of Quality Management system within the department across all assigned tasks.
Participate in design and standardization development work.
Undertake required or mandated training and keeping oneself updated with latest skill sets and relevant knowledge in the field of mechanical and rolling stock engineering
Discharge of any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by supervisor
Asst. Electrical Engineer Participate and support in delivery of various projects, studies and jobs as may be assigned to the department. This may include but not limited to:
o Developing design and standardisation of electrical & traction assets and interface with rolling stock;
o Developing standards for electrical & traction materials and products
o Preparing maintenance schedule, codes and manuals for various aspects of electrical maintenance.
o Inspection of critical and safety items of electrical & traction assets like OHE, Power systems etc. as may be required
Support in carrying out technical investigation of repeated electrical & traction asset failures or any other field problems referred by Bangladesh Railways/Government of Bangladesh.
Support in Standardization of design specifications for electrical & traction assets and developing capacity in the local market, promoting indigenization.
Support in providing consultancy/guidance/ Technical assistance on electrical and traction matters to various zones and units of Bangladesh Railway.
Support in preparation of installation and maintenance manuals and codes of practices for electrical & traction.
Support in development of QA standards for equipment manufacturers & conducting quality audits.
Compliance with requirements of Quality Management system within the department across all assigned tasks.
Participate in design and standardization development work.
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Undertake required or mandated training and keeping oneself updated with latest skill sets and relevant knowledge in the field of electrical and traction engineering
Discharge of any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by supervisor
Civil Department
Chief Engineer (RDS) Perform all the functions of the head of the civil engineering department.
Plan, organise and ensure delivery of various projects, studies and jobs as may be assigned to the department. This may include but not be limited to:
o Development of design, standards and specifications for permanent way and associated structures including bridges, culverts, foot‐over bridges, level crossings etc.
o Development of rail drawings, material specification and inspection standards and procedures.
o Development of indigenous sources for track fittings and other infrastructure and system components.
o Development of maintenance and inspection standards for dual gauge track
o Standardization of design specifications for permanent way and associated structures and develop installation and maintenance manuals and codes of practices.
Carry out technical investigation of any field problems referred by Bangladesh Railways/Government of Bangladesh.
Provide consultancy/guidance/technical assistance to various zones and units of Bangladesh Railway.
Develop QA standards for equipment manufacturers & conduct quality audit.
Develop and implement Quality Management system within the department and oversee its continuous improvement.
Plan manpower and personnel management and development for concerned department. This shall include identification of training needs of personnel of this department and organise their training
Coordination with other units and departments of RDS unit, BR in discharging day to day duties.
Discharge any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Government/BR.
Additional Chief Engineer‐ Track (RDS)
Support Chief Engineer (RDS) in performing all the functions of the head of the Civil Engineering department. S/He will lead or support Chief Engineer in following tasks, as may be assigned by latter:
o Plan, organise and ensure delivery of various track & Pway engineering projects, studies and jobs as may be assigned to the department. This may include but not be limited to:
Development of design, standards and specifications for permanent way
Development of rail drawings, material specification and inspection standards and procedures.
Development of indigenous sources for track fittings and other infrastructure and system components.
Development of maintenance and inspection standards for dual gauge track
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Standardization of design specifications for permanent way and develop installation and maintenance manuals and codes of practices.
o Carry out technical investigation of any field problems on regarding track & Pway referred by Bangladesh Railways/Government of Bangladesh.
o Provide consultancy/guidance/technical assistance on track engineering matters to various zones and units of Bangladesh Railway.
o Develop QA standards for equipment manufacturers & conduct quality audit.
o Develop and implement Quality Management system within the department and oversee its continuous improvement.
o Plan manpower and personnel management and development for track engineering within department. This shall include identification of training needs of these personnel and organise their training
o Coordination with other units and departments of RDS unit, BR in discharging day to day duties.
Discharge any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Chief Engineer or Government/BR.
Additional Chief Engineer ‐Bridges (RDS)
Support Chief Engineer (RDS) in performing all the functions of the head of the Civil Engineering department. S/He will lead or support Chief Engineer in following tasks, as may be assigned by latter:
o Plan, organise and ensure delivery of various projects, studies and jobs as may be assigned to the department. This may include but not be limited to:
Development of design, standards and specifications for bridges, culverts, foot‐over bridges, level crossings etc.
Development of drawings, material specification and inspection standards and procedures.
Development of indigenous sources for bridge infrastructure and system components.
Development of maintenance and inspection standards for bridges, culverts and associated track
Standardization of design specifications bridges and associated structures and develop installation and maintenance manuals and codes of practices.
o Carry out technical investigation of any field problems with bridges and culverts referred by Bangladesh Railways/Government of Bangladesh.
o Provide consultancy/guidance/technical assistance on bridge engineering to various zones and units of Bangladesh Railway.
o Develop QA standards for equipment manufacturers & conduct quality audit.
o Develop and implement Quality Management system within the department and oversee its continuous improvement.
o Plan manpower and personnel management and development for bridge engineering resources within department. This shall include identification of training needs of these personnel and organise their training
o Coordination with other units and departments of RDS unit, BR in discharging day to day duties.
Discharge any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Chief Engineer or Government/BR.
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Executive Engineer, Track Participate and support in delivery of various track & Pway engineering projects, studies and jobs as may be assigned to the department. This may include but not be limited to:
o Development of design, standards and specifications for permanent way
o Development of rail drawings, material specification and inspection standards and procedures.
o Development of indigenous sources for track fittings and other infrastructure and system components.
o Development of maintenance and inspection standards for dual gauge track
o Standardization of design specifications for permanent way and develop installation and maintenance manuals and codes of practices.
Lead or support in carrying out technical investigation of any field problems on regarding track & Pway referred by Bangladesh Railways/Government of Bangladesh.
Lead or support in providing consultancy/guidance/technical assistance on track engineering matters to various zones and units of Bangladesh Railway.
Support in developing QA standards for equipment manufacturers & conducting quality audit.
Compliance with requirements of Quality Management system within the department across all assigned tasks.
Coordination with other units and departments of RDS unit, BR in discharging day to day duties.
Undertake required or mandated training and keeping oneself updated with latest skill sets and relevant knowledge in the field of track engineering
Discharge of any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by supervisor
Executive Engineer, Bridges Participate and support in delivery of various projects, studies and jobs as may be assigned to the department. This may include but not be limited to:
o Development of design, standards and specifications for bridges, culverts, foot‐over bridges, level crossings etc.
o Development of drawings, material specification and inspection standards and procedures.
o Development of indigenous sources for bridge infrastructure and system components.
o Development of maintenance and inspection standards for bridges, culverts and associated track section
o Standardization of design specifications bridges and associated structures and develop installation and maintenance manuals and codes of practices.
Lead or support in carrying out technical investigation of any field problems with bridges and culverts referred by Bangladesh Railways/Government of Bangladesh.
Lead or support in providing consultancy/guidance/technical assistance on bridge engineering to various zones and units of Bangladesh Railway.
Support in development of QA standards for equipment manufacturers & conduct quality audit.
Compliance with requirements of Quality Management system within the department across all assigned tasks.
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Coordination with other units and departments of RDS unit, BR in discharging day to day duties.
Undertake required or mandated training and keeping oneself updated with latest skill sets and relevant knowledge in the field of bridge and structural engineering
Discharge of any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by supervisor
Asst. Engineer, Track Participate and support in delivery of various track & Pway engineering projects, studies and jobs as may be assigned to the department. This may include but not be limited to:
o Development of design, standards and specifications for permanent way
o Development of rail drawings, material specification and inspection standards and procedures.
o Development of indigenous sources for track fittings and other infrastructure and system components.
o Development of maintenance and inspection standards for dual gauge track
o Standardization of design specifications for permanent way and develop installation and maintenance manuals and codes of practices.
Support in carry out technical investigation of any field problems on regarding track & Pway referred by Bangladesh Railways/Government of Bangladesh.
Support in providing consultancy/guidance/technical assistance on track engineering matters to various zones and units of Bangladesh Railway.
Support in developing QA standards for equipment manufacturers & conducting quality audit.
Compliance with requirements of Quality Management system within the department across all assigned tasks.
Coordination with other units and departments of RDS unit, BR in discharging day to day duties.
Undertake required or mandated training and keeping oneself updated with latest skill sets and relevant knowledge in the field of track engineering
Discharge of any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by supervisor
Asst. Engineer, Bridges Participate and support in delivery of various projects, studies and jobs as may be assigned to the department. This may include but not be limited to:
o Development of design, standards and specifications for bridges, culverts, foot‐over bridges, level crossings etc.
o Development of drawings, material specification and inspection standards and procedures.
o Development of indigenous sources for bridge infrastructure and system components.
o Development of maintenance and inspection standards for bridges, culverts and associated track
o Standardization of design specifications bridges and associated structures and develop installation and maintenance manuals and codes of practices.
Support in carrying out technical investigation of any field problems with bridges and culverts referred by Bangladesh Railways/Government of Bangladesh.
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Designation Job Description
Support in providing consultancy/guidance/technical assistance on bridge engineering to various zones and units of Bangladesh Railway.
Support in development of QA standards for equipment manufacturers & conduct quality audit.
Compliance with requirements of Quality Management system within the department across all assigned tasks.
Coordination with other units and departments of RDS unit, BR in discharging day to day duties.
Undertake required or mandated training and keeping oneself updated with latest skill sets and relevant knowledge in the field of bridge and structural engineering
Discharge of any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by supervisor
CMT Department
Chief Chemist & Metallurgist (RDS)
Perform all the functions of the head of the chemical and metallurgy department.
Supervise the overall material testing and failure investigation work related to metallic materials. This shall include but not limited to :
o General supervision including operation, maintenance and upkeep of C&M laboratory.
o Carrying out assigned projects and imparting technical consultancy on the queries referred by different departments of RDS unit, BR and Government of Bangladesh.
o Undertaking any developmental projects as may be assigned related to the materials of rolling stock and track.
Carry out technical investigation of repeated failures or any other field problems referred by Bangladesh Railways/Government of Bangladesh.
Standardize design specifications for rolling stock and develop capacity in the local market, promoting indigenization.
Provide consultancy/guidance/ technical assistance on metallurgical & chemical aspects of Railway Technology to various zones and units of Bangladesh Railway.
Develop QA standards for equipment manufacturers & conduct quality audits.
Develop and implement Quality Management System within the department and oversee its continuous improvement.
Plan manpower and personnel management and development for concerned department. This shall include Identification of training needs of personnel of this department and organise their training
Coordinate with other units and departments of RDS unit, BR in discharging day to day duties.
Discharge any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Government/BR.
Additional Chief Chemist & Metallurgist (RDS)
Support Chief Chemist & Metallurgist (RDS) in performing all the functions of the head of the Chemical & Metallurgy department. S/He will support Chief Chemist & Metallurgist in following tasks, as may be assigned by latter:
o Supervise the overall material testing and failure investigation work related to metallic materials. This shall include but not limited to :
General supervision including operation, maintenance and upkeep of C&M laboratory.
Carrying out assigned projects and imparting technical consultancy on the queries referred by different
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Designation Job Description
departments of RDS unit, BR and Government of Bangladesh.
Undertaking any developmental projects as may be assigned related to the materials of rolling stock and track.
o Carry out technical investigation of repeated failures or any other field problems referred by Bangladesh Railways/Government of Bangladesh.
o Standardize design specifications for rolling stock and develop capacity in the local market, promoting indigenization.
o Provide consultancy/guidance/ technical assistance on metallurgical & chemical aspects of Railway Technology to various zones and units of Bangladesh Railway.
o Develop QA standards for equipment manufacturers & conduct quality audits.
o Develop and implement Quality Management System within the department and oversee its continuous improvement.
o Plan manpower and personnel management and development for concerned department. This shall include Identification of training needs of personnel of this department and organise their training
o Coordinate with other units and departments of RDS unit, BR in discharging day to day duties.
Discharge any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Chief Engineer or Government/BR.
Deputy Chemist & Metallurgist (RDS)
Lead or participate in overall material testing and failure investigation work related to metallic materials. This shall include but not limited to :
o General supervision including operation, maintenance and upkeep of C&M laboratory.
o Carrying out assigned projects and imparting technical consultancy on the queries referred by different departments of RDS unit, BR and Government of Bangladesh.
o Undertaking any developmental projects as may be assigned related to the materials of rolling stock and track.
Lead or support in carrying out technical investigation of repeated failures or any other field problems referred by Bangladesh Railways/Government of Bangladesh.
Lead or support in standardization of design specifications for rolling stock and developing capacity in the local market, promoting indigenization.
Support in providing consultancy/guidance/ technical assistance on metallurgical & chemical aspects of Railway Technology to various zones and units of Bangladesh Railway.
Lead or support in development of QA standards for equipment manufacturers & conduct quality audits.
Compliance with requirements of Quality Management system within the department across all assigned tasks.
Coordinate with other units and departments of RDS unit, BR in discharging day to day duties.
Undertake required or mandated training and keeping oneself updated with latest skill sets and relevant knowledge in the field of chemical and metallurgy engineering
Discharge of any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by supervisor
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Designation Job Description
Asst. Chemist & Metallurgist (RDS)
Participate in overall material testing and failure investigation work related to metallic materials. This shall include but not limited to :
o General supervision including operation, maintenance and upkeep of C&M laboratory.
o Carrying out assigned projects and imparting technical consultancy on the queries referred by different departments of RDS unit, BR and Government of Bangladesh.
o Undertaking any developmental projects as may be assigned related to the materials of rolling stock and track.
Support in carrying out technical investigation of repeated failures or any other field problems referred by Bangladesh Railways/Government of Bangladesh.
Support in standardization of design specifications for rolling stock and developing capacity in the local market, promoting indigenization.
Support in providing consultancy/guidance/ technical assistance on metallurgical & chemical aspects of Railway Technology to various zones and units of Bangladesh Railway.
Support in development of QA standards for equipment manufacturers & conduct quality audits.
Compliance with requirements of Quality Management system within the department across all assigned tasks.
Coordinate with other units and departments of RDS unit, BR in discharging day to day duties.
Undertake required or mandated training and keeping oneself updated with latest skill sets and relevant knowledge in the field of chemical and metallurgy engineering
Discharge of any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by supervisor
Operations Department
Chief Operating Superintendent (RDS)
Plan, organise and ensure delivery of various projects, studies and jobs as may be assigned to Traffic and operations department. This shall include but not limited to:
o Design and implement freight and passenger services market surveys and identify opportunities for BR on periodic basis
o Prepare marketing strategies for BR products and conduct customer feedback surveys, recommend suitable changes as may be required.
o Carry out passenger need‐based surveys to introduce additional train services.
o Track various operational KPIs for BR operations and identify various bottlenecks.
o Get periodic passenger feedback about train timing, comfort level, cleanliness level, punctuality etc. to improve services.
Perform all the functions of the head of the Traffic and operations department.
Coordinate with other units and departments of RDS unit, BR in discharging day to day duties.
Discharge any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Government/BR.
Provide consultancy/guidance/ technical assistance to various zones and units of Bangladesh Railway.
Investigate field problems referred by Bangladesh Railways/Government of Bangladesh.
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Plan and organise technical advice to other technical department of RDS unit in context of operating and commercial considerations, existing rules & regulations and users requirements.
Develop and implement Quality Management System within the department and its continuous improvement.
Develop and implement quality assurance system for traffic operations of BR.
Plan manpower and personnel management and development for concerned department. This shall include identification of training needs of personnel of this department and organisation of their training
Additional Chief Operating Superintendent‐ Passenger (RDS)
Support Chief Operating Superintendent (RDS) in performing all the functions of the head of the Operations department. S/He will support Chief Operating Superintendent in following tasks, as may be assigned by latter: Plan, organise and ensure delivery of various projects, studies and jobs for passenger rail services as may be assigned to Traffic and operations department. This shall include but not limited to:
Design and implement passenger services market surveys and identify opportunities for BR on periodic basis
Prepare marketing strategies for BR products and conduct customer feedback surveys, recommend suitable changes as may be required.
Carry out passenger need‐based surveys to introduce additional train services.
Track various operational KPIs for BR passenger operations and identify various bottlenecks.
Get periodic passenger feedback about train timing, comfort level, cleanliness level, punctuality etc. to improve services.
o Perform all the functions of the head of the Traffic and operations department. Lead any function as may be assigned by the Chief Officer.
o Coordinate with other units and departments of RDS unit, BR in discharging day to day duties.
o Discharge any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Government/BR.
o Provide consultancy/guidance/ technical assistance on passenger rail services to various zones and units of Bangladesh Railway.
o Investigate field problems related to passenger rail services referred by Bangladesh Railways/Government of Bangladesh.
o Plan and organise technical advice to other technical department of RDS unit in context of operating and commercial considerations, existing rules & regulations and users requirements.
o Develop and implement Quality Management System within the department and its continuous improvement.
o Develop and implement quality assurance system for passenger traffic operations of BR.
o Plan manpower and personnel management and development for passenger services & operations staff within department. This shall include identification of training needs of these personnel and organisation of their training
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Undertake any other task as may be assigned by Chief Traffic &Transportation Officer or Government/BR.
Additional Chief Operating Superintendent‐ Freight (RDS)
Support Chief Operating Superintendent (RDS) in performing all the functions of the head of the Operations department. S/He will support Chief Operating Superintendent in following tasks, as may be assigned by latter:
o Plan, organise and ensure delivery of various projects, studies and jobs for freight services as may be assigned to Traffic and operations department. This shall include but not limited to:
Design and implement freight services market surveys and identify opportunities for BR on periodic basis
Prepare marketing strategies for BR products and conduct customer feedback surveys, recommend suitable changes as may be required.
Carry out customer need‐based surveys to introduce additional freight train services and door to door services.
Track various operational KPIs for BR freight operations and identify various bottlenecks.
Get periodic customer feedback about service delivery, tariff charged, punctuality etc. to improve services.
o Perform all the functions of the head of the Traffic and operations department. Lead any function as may be assigned by the Chief Officer.
o Coordinate with other units and departments of RDS unit, BR in discharging day to day duties.
o Discharge any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Government/BR.
o Provide consultancy/guidance/ technical assistance on freight rail services to various zones and units of Bangladesh Railway.
o Investigate field problems related to freight rail services referred by Bangladesh Railways/Government of Bangladesh.
o Plan and organise technical advice to other technical department of RDS unit in context of operating and commercial considerations, existing rules & regulations and users requirements.
o Develop and implement Quality Management System within the department and its continuous improvement.
o Develop and implement quality assurance system for freight traffic operations of BR.
o Plan manpower and personnel management and development for freight services & operations staff within department. This shall include identification of training needs of these personnel and organisation of their training
Undertake any other task as may be assigned by Chief Traffic &Transportation Officer or Government/BR.
Deputy Chief Operating Superintendent‐ Passenger
Lead or participate in delivery of various projects, studies and jobs for passenger rail services as may be assigned to Traffic and operations department. This shall include but not limited to:
o Design and implement passenger services market surveys and identify opportunities for BR on periodic basis
o Prepare marketing strategies for BR products and conduct customer feedback surveys, recommend suitable changes as may be required.
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Designation Job Description
o Carry out passenger need‐based surveys to introduce additional train services.
o Track various operational KPIs for BR passenger operations and identify various bottlenecks.
o Get periodic passenger feedback about train timing, comfort level, cleanliness level, punctuality etc. to improve services.
Coordinate with other units and departments of RDS unit, BR in discharging day to day duties.
Support in providing consultancy/guidance/ technical assistance on passenger rail services to various zones and units of Bangladesh Railway.
Support in Investigating field problems related to passenger rail services referred by Bangladesh Railways/Government of Bangladesh.
Support in providing technical advice to other technical department of RDS unit in context of operating and commercial considerations, existing rules & regulations and users requirements.
Compliance with requirements of Quality Management system within the department across all assigned tasks.
Support in development and implementation of quality assurance system for passenger traffic operations of BR.
Undertake required or mandated training and keeping oneself updated with latest skill sets and relevant knowledge in the field of rail passenger services and operations
Undertake any other task as may be assigned by supervisor
Deputy Chief Operating Superintendent‐ Freight
Lead or participate delivery of various projects, studies and jobs for freight services as may be assigned to Traffic and operations department. This shall include but not limited to:
o Design and implement freight services market surveys and identify opportunities for BR on periodic basis
o Prepare marketing strategies for BR products and conduct customer feedback surveys, recommend suitable changes as may be required.
o Carry out customer need‐based surveys to introduce additional freight train services and door to door services.
o Track various operational KPIs for BR freight operations and identify various bottlenecks.
o Get periodic customer feedback about service delivery, tariff charged, punctuality etc. to improve services.
Coordinate with other units and departments of RDS unit, BR in discharging day to day duties.
Support in providing consultancy/guidance/ technical assistance on freight rail services to various zones and units of Bangladesh Railway.
Support in investigating field problems related to freight rail services referred by Bangladesh Railways/Government of Bangladesh.
Support in providing technical advice to other technical department of RDS unit in context of operating and commercial considerations, existing rules & regulations and users requirements.
Compliance with requirements of Quality Management system within the department across all assigned tasks.
Support in development and implementation of quality assurance system for freight traffic operations of BR.
Undertake required or mandated training and keeping oneself updated with latest skill sets and relevant knowledge in the field of rail freight services and operations
Undertake any other task as may be assigned by supervisor
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Designation Job Description
Assistant Chief Operating Superintendent‐ Passenger
Participate in delivery of various projects, studies and jobs as may be assigned to Traffic and operations department. This shall include but not limited to:
o Design and implement freight and passenger services market surveys and identify opportunities for BR on periodic basis
o Prepare marketing strategies for BR products and conduct customer feedback surveys, recommend suitable changes as may be required.
o Carry out passenger need‐based surveys to introduce additional train services.
o Track various operational KPIs for BR operations and identify various bottlenecks.
o Get periodic passenger feedback about train timing, comfort level, cleanliness level, punctuality etc. to improve services.
Support in providing consultancy/guidance/ technical assistance on freight rail services to various zones and units of Bangladesh Railway.
Support in Investigating field problems related to freight rail services referred by Bangladesh Railways/Government of Bangladesh.
Support in providing technical advice to other technical department of RDS unit in context of operating and commercial considerations, existing rules & regulations and users requirements.
Compliance with requirements of Quality Management system within the department across all assigned tasks.
Support in development and implementation of quality assurance system for freight traffic operations of BR.
Undertake required or mandated training and keeping oneself updated with latest skill sets and relevant knowledge in the field of rail freight services and operations
Undertake any other task as may be assigned by supervisor
All other middle, junior management and supervisor level personnel shall assist the department heads in their day to day work as per delegated responsibilities.
4.3 RDS Unit Manpower Planning
4.3.1 Proposed Staff Strength
We recommend following staff for the RDS Unit:
Figure 4.2 – RDS Unit Staff Proposal
S.No. Grade Designation
Divisions
Mechanical Civil
EngineeringOperation S&T CMT
1 2 General Manager 1
2 3 Head of Division CME‐1 CE‐1 COPS‐1 CSTE‐1 CMT‐1
3 4 Additional Head of
Division ACME ‐2ACEE ‐ 1
ACE ‐ 2 ACOPS ‐ 2 ACSTE ‐
1 ACMT ‐ 1
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S.No. Grade Designation
Divisions
Mechanical Civil
EngineeringOperation S&T CMT
4 5 Deputy Manager ME – 2 DEE ‐ 1
XEN ‐ 3 DY.COPS ‐ 2 DSTE ‐ 3 Dy.CMT ‐ 1
5 9 Assistant Officer AME – 4AEE – 2 ACOS ‐ 1
AEN ‐ 6 ACOPS ‐2 ASTE ‐ 4 ACMT ‐ 2
Sub Total Class I 14 12 7 9 5
6 10 Senior Sub‐Assistant Engineer (SSAE)
4 3 2 4 2
7 10 Sub‐Assistant Engineer
(SAE) 4 3 2 5 2
8 10 Accountant (Common) 5
9 10 Laboratory Staff 0 4 0 10 10
10 10 Comp. Programmer/IT Technician (Common)
2
11 10 Librarian (Common) 1
12 20 Librarian Helper
(Common) 1
Sub Total Class II 17 10 4 19 14
13 11 Personal Assistant 5 3 3 3 2
14 12 Head Assistant 1 1 1 1 1
15 13 Upper Division Assistant 1 1 1 1 1
16 13 Stenographer‐cum‐Computer Operator
1 1 1 1 1
17 14 Survey Technicians 2
18 14 Auto Cad Operator 2 2 0 1 0
19 15 Motor Driver 8 5 5 5 3
20 16 Office Assistant‐cum‐Computer Typist
2 2 2 2 2
21 18 Photocopy Operator 1 1 1 1 1
Sub Total Class‐III 21 18 14 15 11
22 20 Office Sohayok 10 8 6 6 4
23 20 Cleaner 4 3 3 3 2
24 20 Dak Rider/Dak Runner 1 1 1 3 1
Sub Total of Class‐4 15 12 10 12 7
Department Total 67 52 35 55 37
GRAND TOTAL 246
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4.4 Staff Development and Training
Since the RDS Unit is new to BR and relatively specialised, it would need to have a clear strategy for development and training of the employees posted to it. In this section we look at specific recommendations for staff development and training of BR employees posted in the various Departments of the RDS Unit. Some of the specific recommendations include the following:
Tenure of Postings in RDS Unit – BR should ensure that the staff recommended or posted to the RDS Unit are posted for a minimum period of three years so that the desired intent/outcomes are achieved.
Flexibility in Staffing – BR should look at the possibility of getting experts on contract for specialized positions in the RDS Unit. These experts could not only help the RDS Unit deliver its mandate but also build capacity in the full‐time BR staff who would be colleagues and who would learn global best practices which can be used by BR in the long run.
Entry Level Hiring – BR should identify select educational institutions who specialize in the various expertises being envisaged in the RDS Unit. BR should look at entry level hiring of staff for a dedicated skilled pool of talent available for the activities envisaged in the RDS Unit.
Dedicated Centre within Railway Training Academy (RTA) – BR should look at building specialized training/skill building capability within RTA to ensure that the staff envisaged to be in the RDS Unit are adequately trained for the roles that have been identified. Once the Dedicated Centre completes its set of activities, the staff in this centre could then look at working on other specific training need areas.
Dedicated Training Plan – A detailed dedicated training plan and calendar would need to be prepared for the staff/employees of the RDS Unit. While preparing this, adequate care needs to be taken for the assessment of current skill/competence levels of the current staff and detailed individual development plans in sync with the needs of the specific roles undertaken.
Best Practices Visits – BR should specifically budget for the identified staff/employees who would be posted in RDS Unit for international best practices visits to organizations such as RDSO, India and RTRI, Japan. Efforts should also be made to have structured on‐the‐job training sessions for RDS Unit staff/employees to ensure that they absorb the best practices.
Partnerships with Research Institutions – Specific effort should be made to build further capability in RDS Unit staff/employees with partnerships signed with other leading research institutions working in areas relevant to the RDS Unit focus. Joint research, skill building and knowledge sharing could be the key points of focus for the partnership opportunities.
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Cost Estimates and Schedule
Key Messages
Implementation of the RDS Unit project should start by 2018 and be completed by 2021
Estimated total cost of the project with fully furnished offices and a functional Chemical & Metallurgy laboratory is BDT 2,180 lakh
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5.1 General
The RDS Unit will be an independent modern technology based establishment complete with following facilities:
Chemical and metallurgical testing laboratory
Signalling & Telecom test laboratory with IT development centre
Civil Engineering materials test laboratory
Petroleum products and rubber testing facilities
Component inspection facility
Digitised data storage system and AutoCAD facility
Survey equipment
Technical Library
Auditorium etc.
One of the main functions of this unit will be import substitution ‐ development of indigenous sources for rolling stock components, track items, signalling and telecommunication parts etc. The unit will also investigate repeated failure cases, find reasons for the failures and suggest design, material or manufacturing processes to overcome the problems.
RDS Unit functioning, therefore, requires close interaction with industry, likely suppliers and BR field units. At initial stages of a product development and prototype testing it will have to liaise between the railway user unit and the manufacturer.
Dhaka has the biggest industrial base in the country. It also has railway establishments including BR’s Rail Bhaban, a diesel workshop and loco shed. Therefore, best place to locate the RDS Unit will be Dhaka.
The RDS Unit project should start by 2018 and the unit should be commissioned by 2021.
5.2 Civil Construction and Furnishing Cost
The RDS Unit building will have following provisions:
1. Office rooms for GM + HOD + Additional HOD
2. Office rooms for Managers
3. Cubicle type office rooms for Assistant Engineers
4. General offices
5. Library
6. Conference Hall
7. Meeting Room
8. Rooms for personnel staff
9. Cad operator room
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10. Stores
11. Canteen
12. Boundary wall
13. Chemical & Metallurgical laboratory
14. Civil Engineering materials testing laboratory
15. S&T test laboratory with IT test centre
Transportation: Appropriate transportations shall be required to various officers especially
Class 1 officers. This may be in the form of dedicated vehicle or a shared pool of vehicles used
by all officers on a need basis. Adequate provisions for such transportation assets may be
made in line with prevalent Bangladesh Government’s Rules and regulations. Such transport
assets may be leased or purchased and final decision in this regard may be taken by BR in line
with applicable rules and policy at the time of RDS unit establishment. In this context, the cost
for such transport assets are not included in the overall estimate.
5.3 RDS Unit Cost Estimate
We estimated the cost of the building required to house the RDS Unit as follows:
Building Cost
S.No
. Designation Length
m
Width
m
SQM No. of
Units
Unit Cost
BDT
Total Cost
BDT lakh
1 GM ‐ ‐ 30.20 1 27,500 8.3
HOD ‐ ‐ 20.91 5 27,500 28.8
Addl HOD ‐ ‐ 14.87 10 27,500 40.9
2 Manager (Executive Officers) ‐ ‐ 14.87 11 27,500 45.0
3 Asstt. Engineers (Cubicles) ‐ ‐ 9.29 21 27,500 53.6
4 Offices 15.2 9.1 138.3 2 27,500 76.1
5 Library 22.9 15.2 348.0 1 27,500 95.7
6 Conference Hall 15.2 9.1 138.3 1 27,500 38.0
7 Meeting Room 9.1 7.6 69.16 2 27,500 38.0
8 Support Staff 6.1 6.1 37.21 10 27,500 102.3
9 CAD Operator 9.1 7.6 69.16 1 27,500 19.0
10 Stores 9.1 7.6 69.16 4 27,500 76.1
11 Canteen 15.2 9.1 138.3 1 27,500 38.0
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Building Cost
12 Misc. 30.5 30.5 930.2 1 27,500 255.8
13 C&M Laboratory 45.7 30.5 1393. 1 27,500 383.3
14 Civil Engg. Laboratory ‐ ‐ 100 1 27,500 27.5
TOTAL 1,327
Note: the above estimation is based on SQM rate from Public Works Department (PWD) and space entitlement
from Department of Architecture, Government of Bangladesh.
We estimated the equipment required for the C&M laboratory as follows:
S.No. Description No. Cost BDT lakh
Cost US$
1 Universal Testing Machine 1 20.00 25,000
2 Direct Reading Spectrograph
1 100.00 125,000
3 Metallurgical Microscope 1 10.00 12,500
4 Magnetic Crack Detector 1 80.00 100,000
5 Rockwell Tester 1 10.00 12,500
6 Zyglo Test Equipment 1 30.00 37,500
7 Other Smaller M/Cs Lump Sum 180.00 225,000
8 Miscellaneous Items like beakers, other glass ware, burners, oil & chemical analysis equipment, heating furnace etc.
Lump Sum 60.00 75,000
9 Granite Surface Table 1 20.00 25,000
10 Magnaflux Testing Machine 1 70.00 87,500
11 Profile Projector 1 10.00 12,500
12 Miscellaneous Measuring Instruments
Lump Sum 30.00 37,500
TOTAL 620.00 775,000
Estimated cost of S&T test and development facilities is ‐
S.No Item Cost (BDT Lakh)
1 Environmental testing setup 8.3
2 EI Interlocking Validation & Data changes , measuring instruments etc interfaced with LED Signals ,point machine , DAC , Track circuit etc
74
3 Relay Performance & Endurance Testing Equipment 8.3
4 Computerized Relay Testing Equipment 12.4
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S.No Item Cost (BDT Lakh)
5 Power supply equipment testing apparatus 8.3
6 S&T Cable Testing 6.6
7 Electro Mechanical Equipment Test set up 8.3
8 Test set up for Telecom systems ie.OFC , GSMR etc 21
9 IT equipment and computer 6
Total 153
Estimated cost of the Civil Engineering materials test lab equipment is as follows:
S.No No. Item Unit Cost
Total Cost (BDT Lakh)
1 2 Universal Testing Machine (400 kn capacity) 4.76 9.51
2 3 UTM equipment ‐ shear test attachment, extension meter 0.80 2.39
3 2 Impact testing machine 0.97 1.95
4 2 Brinell Hardness Tester 0.47 0.94
5 2 Compression Testing Machine 2.61 5.21
6 2 Liquid Limits Device (motorized) 0.14 0.28
7 2 Consolidation Apparatus 2.14 4.28
8 1 Bench type loading frame 0.66 0.66
9 2 Universal Sample Extractor (vertical) 0.35 0.71
10 2 Universal Sample Extractor (horizontal) 0.11 0.23
11 1 Pycnometer 0.01 0.01
12 1 Shrinkage Limit Apparatus 0.04 0.04
13 4 Field Density Kit 0.05 0.20
14 2 Sand Pouring Cylinder 0.05 0.10
15 2 CBR Mould and fittings 0.51 1.01
16 2 Field Permeability Apparatus 0.34 0.68
17 2 Laboratory Permeability Apparatus 0.42 0.83
18 2 Unconfined Compression Apparatus 1.04 2.07
19 3 Direct Shear Apparatus 1.51 4.52
20 3 Triaxial Cell 0.46 1.37
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S.No No. Item Unit Cost
Total Cost (BDT Lakh)
21 3 Laboratory Vane Shear Apparatus 0.46 1.37
22 2 Motorized Sieve Shaker 0.61 1.21
23 2 Set of 10 Aggregate Sieves 0.48 0.96
24 1 High Speed Stirrer 0.23 0.23
25 3 Split Spoon Sampler 0.13 0.38
26 3 Auger Outfits (Helical and Post Hole Type) 0.09 0.27
27 3 Proctor Compaction Apparatus 0.15 0.46
28 1 Miscellaneous Equipment 4.00 4.00
29 1 Laboratory Furniture (shelving, fittings, etc) 10.00 10.00
30 2 Total Station Survey Equipment 12.02 24.04
Total 79.89
The total cost of estimate of establishing RDS Unit (with rounding) is:
Figure 5.1 – RDS Unit Cost Estimate
Item Cost (BDT lakh)
Cost of construction including air conditioning, furnishing, computers, auto CAD printers etc.
1,327
Cost of Chemist & Metallurgist laboratory equipment 620
Cost of Signal & Telecommunication test equipment (including IT test centre)
153
Cost of Civil Engineering materials test laboratory equipment and survey equipment
80
Total cost of the project 2,180