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WORK STUDY TO REVIEW
THE STAFF STRENGTH OF
SSE/SIGNAL/KYJ AT
TRIVANDRUM DIVISION
SOUTHERN RAILWAY
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SOUTHERN RAILWAY
PLANNING BRANCH
G. 275 / WSSR-031718 / 2017-18
STUDIED BY
WORK STUDY TEAM
OF
PLANNING BRANCH
OCTOBER 2017
WORK STUDY TO REVIEW
THE STAFF STRENGTH OF
SSE/SIGNAL/KYJ
TRIVANDRUM DIVISION
SOUTHERN RAILWAY
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INDEX
SERIAL NUMBER
CONTENTS PAGE NUMBER
(i) ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
1 (ii) AUTHORITY
(iii) TERMS OF REFERENCE
(iv) METHODOLOGY
(v) SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS 2
CHAPTERS
I INTRODUCTION 3 - 5
II PRESENT SCENARIO 6 – 22
III CRITICAL ANALYSIS 23 - 33
IV PLANNING BRANCH’S REMARKS ON CO-ORDINATING OFFICER’S VIEWS
34-36
V FINANCIAL SAVINGS 37
ANNEXURES
I S.A.V.E. STATEMENT OF SSE/SIGNAL/KYJ 38
II SIGNAL UNITS-PARTICULARS OF SSE/ KYJ SECTION
39-40
III DESU OF TRIVANDRUM DIVISION 41
IV RAILWAY BOARD’S BENCH MARK 2017 FOR S&T 42
V RAILWAY BOARD CIRCULAR ON DESU YARDSTICK 43-45
VI CO-ORDINATING OFFICER’S VIEWS 46-47
VII INDEX OF TABLES AND CHARTS 48
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(i)
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The work study team acknowledges its gratitude to Sr.DSTE/TVC,
DSTE/SW/TVC (Co-ordinating Officer), SSE/SIGNAL/KYJ (Co-ordinating
Supervisor), Other SSE/JEs at KYJ & HQ, OS/PB in charge of work studies and
all the signal staff of under SSE/Signal/KYJ for their valuable inputs and
guidance in conducting and completing the study in time.
(ii)
AUTHORITY
Annual programme of work studies, approved by SDGM for the year 2017-18.
(iii)
TERMS OF REFERENCE
To review the staff strength of SSE/Signal/Kayankulam section in Trivandrum
Division/S.Rly.
(iv)
METHODOLOGY
The following methodology has been adopted while conducting the study:
1) Collection of data
2) Discussion and interaction with officers of the Division and supervisors
and staff of the unit.
3) Observation at Field Unit.
4) Working out the requirements on need base duly considering
benchmarking, need basis, quantum of outsourcing and
modernization.
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(V)
SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS
The following posts in respect to SSE/SIG/KYJ section are identified as
surplus to the requirement and these posts may be surrendered and
credited to the vacancy bank.
Sl.No Category Grade in Rs No. of posts
1 Supdt. TPO 4600 1
2 Tinker Gr.I 2800 1
TOTAL 2
Table 1: Posts recommended for surrender
Total two (2) posts
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CHAPTER I
1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Indian Railways is a transport & freight handling Organization, with social
and welfare obligation. Thus, safe transport of men and material are top
priority for our Organization. In the recent past, there is an increase in
the number of accidents and derailments which have caught the attention
of one and all. In this scenario, Signal Department’s role in the safe
running of trains has come in prominence, even mention of it in the Social
Media and Press Media.
1.2 In Indian Railways, Signal & Telecommunication Department plays a vital
role in the operation of trains with safety, punctuality and velocity. The
Signal Branch is primarily responsible for the Signal network of entire
Indian Railways to provide safe and efficiency in transportation system.
Signaling systems provide safety, enhance line capacity and improve
flexibility of the operations.
1.3 Signals are the Salient sentinel providing Safety in train operations. Procedures and practices in maintenance and operation are vital to provide the Safety. The Signaling System is being continuously updated to meet the growing needs of traffic and hence new procedures are being evolved and implemented by Supplementary instructions, corrections and modifications to the Signal Engineering.
Signaling system has undergone a drastic advancement in technology such as MACL Signals, centralized RRI/SSI, automatic block system, data logger, BPAC, Audio frequency Track circuiting, Intermediate Block Signals, Train Actuated Warning System, Anti-collision Device, etc. This is going to be a continuous process in future also.
The most important terms in the terminology of S&T is interlocking between signals, points, Track Block Instruments, Level Crossing Gates
which will facilitate their operation in a prescribed sequence to ensure safety.
1.4 Signals:
A Signal is a medium to convey particular pre-determined meanings in
non-verbal form. Various methods are used to convey the meaning by
‘Signals’ in a non-verbal form as used by Scouts, Policemen, Road Signals,
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Navy and Air traffic control etc., which convey a definite information. The
chart below gives the various forms that could be adopted
AUDIBLE
MOVABLE
FLAG
SIGNALS
FLARE
SIGNALS
DETONAT
ORSWHISTLE VOICE
SUBSIDIARY
TWO
ASPECT
(TAS)
MULTI
ASPECT
(MAS)
MINIATURE
ARM TYPE
SEMAPHORE CLS
FIXED SIGNALS
RUNNING
VISUAL
SIGNALS
Table 2: Signals and its various forms
1.5 The efficient upkeep of Signal & Telecommunication assets of the
Railways is the responsibility of the open line organization of the Signal
and Telecommunication Engineering Department. The major construction
activities of the Railways may be under the administrative control of the
Chief Signal & Telecommunication Engineer (Construction) reporting
directly to the General Manager of an Open Line or under the
Independent administrative control of a Chief Administrative Officer
(construction) or General Manager (construction) reporting directly to the
Railway Board. In Indian Railways, Signal & Telecommunication
Department plays a vital role in the operation of train with speed and
safety. The Signal Branch is responsible for the signal network of entire
Indian Railways which is committed to provide safe and efficient
transportation system. Signaling systems promotes safety, enhance line
capacity and improve flexibility of the operation.
1.6 Signaling is an important requirement for the safe and punctual running
of trains. It also helps to increase speed, line capacity and frequency of
operation and to reduce failure in human operations. The signaling
system in Railways has undergone tremendous progress from the very
old semaphore signals with kerosene lamps etc., to the fully automatic
block system, data logger, BPAC, Audio frequently track circuiting, IBS,
TAWS, ACD etc.,. The most important terms in the terminology of S&T is
‘Interlocking’ between signals, points, track, block instruments, level
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crossing gates which will facilitates their operation in a prescribed
sequence to ensure safety. The monitoring system like data logger, BPAC,
computerized online panel testing etc., have made the maintenance and
inspections more efficient and foolproof. Anti-collision Device, IPS, LED
lamps, PA/Coach guidance/train display boards, Integrated Surveillance
System etc., have big role in enhancing safety, security and customer
help.
1.7 The Signal department is headed by CSTE in the Zone and
Member/Electrical in the Railway Board. In addition, there are separate
wings for construction and project for S&T department. The
Telecommunication wing is also separated in sections. The OFC wing and
Railtel are also involved in the installation activities. The signal manual,
general rules, block working manual etc., are the governing rules and
many joint inspections with operating, engineering and electrical
departments and maintenance works are to be carried out in liaison with
these departments.
1.8 The term Benchmark originates from the chiseled horizonal marks that
surveyors made into which an angle iron could be placed to bracket
(bench) and leveling rod, thus ensuring that the leveling rod can be
repositioned in exactly the same location in future. Bench Marking is also
a point of reference for a measurement. It is the process used in
management in which organization evaluates various aspects of their
process in relation to the best practice usually within their own sector.
1.9 This study is pertaining to SSE/SIG/KYJ Section of Trivandrum Division.
This section comes under heavy pressure esp. during the Sabarimala
Season, during which devotees all over India travel to
Chenngannur/Kottayam/Kayankulam to reach Pamba, in order to visit
World Famous Temple of Sri.Ayyappa Samy.
1.10 Keeping the above aspects in view, the work study team has made an
attempt to study the present system of working at SSE/SIG/KYJ Section,
through Benchmarking and need basis as means of reducing cost and
right sizing the work force. With increased DESUs and further growth of
Technology, the work load vs requirement of staff is critically examined
in the ensuing chapters.
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CHAPTER II
2.0 PRESENT SCENARIO
2.1 Southern Railway has six (6) Divisions namely MAS, MDU, TPJ, PGT, TVC
& SA. Signal Department of TVC Division is functioning under the overall
control of Sr.DSTE who is assisted by DSTE/SW/TVC, SSEs and
Supervisors in extending Co-operation for smooth and efficient
functioning of the Department with sub units/sections. Among the six
Divisions, Trivandrum Division comes under the category of holding less
than 1,20,000 (DISTUs) Divisional Integrated Signaling & Telecom Units
SSE/SIG/KYJ is In-charge SSE for this section.
2.2 LOCATION OF THE SSE/SIG/KYJ:
Office of the SSE/SIG/KYJ is located parallel to the Platform No.1,
adjacent to the KYJ-Railway Mail Service within in the Kayankulam Station
Premises and next to the Foot Over Bridge on the Platform No.1.
2.3 JURISDICTION AND SUB-SECTIONS OF THE SSE/SIG/KYJ:
Jurisdiction of SSE/SIG/KYJ is between CNGR-PRND (Incl. of Block only).
This section is further divided in to six (6) sub-sections as below:
1.CNGR* 2. MVLK 3. KYJ 4. OCR 5. KPY 6. STKT
(CNGR sub-section is looked after by the Sr.Tech/MVLK, as no staff are
posted at CNGR sub-section).
2.4 STAFF STRENGTH:
The details of the Sanction, Actual, Vacancy and Excess are given in
Annexure – I. The total sanction is shown as 32 including SSEs and JE.
Actual is 29 as per Sr.DPO/TVC’s list. Whereas actual staff strength
according to list of staff position issued by SSE/SIG/HQ/TVC dated
26.07.2017, and by SSE/SIG/KYJ dated 16.08.2017, is 26 against
sanctioned strength of 31. There is an omission of Supdt.TPO post, which
is lying vacant. Work Study team reviews the staff strength based upon
the S.A.V.E statement issued by Sr.DPO/TVC only. Hence Sanctioned
strength is taken as 32.
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2.5 ORGNISATIONAL SETUP:
Sr.DSTE/TVC
DSTE/TVC
ADSTE/TVC
SSE/SIG/KYJ
JE/SIG/KYJ SSE/SIG/KPY
Sr.Tech/MVLK Sr.Tech/KYJ Tech/III/OCR Sr.Tech/KPY Tech/I/STKT
Tech/I Tech/I Tech/III Tech/III Tech/II
Tech/II Tech/II Helper Helper Helper
Tech/III
Helpers
Table 3: Organizational Setup
2.6 DEPLOYMENT OF STAFF AND OTHER DETAILS OF THE STAFF OF SSE/SIG/KYJ:
27 Staff of SSE/SIG/KYJ totaling are deployed at CNGR-0, MVLK-4, KPY-13, OCR-3, KPY-4, STKT-3 station-wise. Sub-Section CNGR is taken care of by the Sub-Section staff of MVLK. Deployment of Staff and Details of Staff are tabled below:
Sl. No
Station Desig-Nation
Name (Sri/Smt/Ms)
DOB DOA Educational Qualifications
1 KYJ SSE Joe Jacob 15.04.85 06.07.09 B.Tech ECE
2 KPY SSE Dileep L 30.05.76 21.06.04 B.Sc.,Engg.
Diploma.
PGDCA
CNGR 0
NIL
3 MVLK 4
Sr.Tech A S Deepak 02.03.77 23.05.01 Dip-Automobile
4 Tech I Sumesh S 20.05.75 09.11.06 ITC Electronics
5 Tech II Nishikanth
P.R.
08.12.90 12.06.13 Dip-Electronics
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6 Tech II Biju
Kumar*
02.05.76 15.03.01 ITI
7 KYJ 12
Sr.Tech S Rajesh
Babu
30.05.72 27.12.95 Dip-Electrical
8 Tech I Shibu
Varghese
20.03.86 08.05.06 SSLC
9 Shamla H 15.03.84 22.05.09 Dip-Electronics
10 Rajesh
Kumar D.R.
31.05.75 22.11.07 SSLC
11 Ajithkumar
P
21.04.81 12.05.11 ITI-Automobile
12 Tech II Babu.V 01.06.63 04.06.11 Pre-Degree
13 Tech III Deepu..G. 18.04.83 27.02.12 Dip-Electronics
14 Saumya S 20.05.85 20.06.14 B.A.
15 Helper Rejani S 14.05.77 20.06.14 Pre-Degree
16 Ambily R 08.05.76 20.06.14 B.A.
17 Sreemuruga
n D
20.05.88 23.11.15 HSC
18 Dileep.C
Esthappan
20.05.88 13.08.15 BCA
19 OCR 3
Tech III Renjith Raju 01.06.63 04.06.11 Pre-Degree
20 Tech III Suni S 30.05.83 27.02.12 B.Com
21 Helper Vanka
Tojan
Bhadrachal
m
12.06.91 06.05.17 B.Sc-Chemistry
22 KPY 3
Sr.Tech Dileep V 10.03.78 20.05.09 B.Sc.
23 Tech III Geevan S
Paul
31.05.65 17.11.09 H.Sc.
24 Helper Saritha S 20.05.78 26.04.12 B.A.,
DCA+DOP
25 STKT 3
Tech I R Renjith 19.12.86 04.03.09 Dip-Electronics
26 Tech II R Shyraj 23.05.90 11.06.09 HSC
27 Helper Vijay S 17.01.87 07.01.16 B.Sc.-Nursing
26 working staff + Sri. Biju Kumar*, Tech II/MVLK medically unfit in all
classes.
Table 4: Deployment of Staff of SSE/SIG/KYJand details of Staff
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2.7 DUTY HOURS OF STAFF AT VARIOUS PLACES IN THIS SECTION:
It is evident from the below tabular data of Duty Hours that staff are not
posted for duty during 06.00 Hrs – 08.00 Hrs in this section.
Activity/ Place Shift Timings
SSEs Supervisory
General Duty Call Duty
CNGR+MVLK 08.00 Hrs-17.00 Hrs 18.00 Hrs-06.00 Hrs
2 Staff are utilised for
Call Duty.
KYJ 08.00 Hrs-17.00 Hrs
OCR 08.00 Hrs-17.00 Hrs
KPY 08.00 Hrs-17.00 Hrs
STKT 08.00 Hrs-17.00 Hrs
Table 5: Duty Hours of Staff
2.8 ROUTE KILOMETRES OF THE SECTION:
This section covers a total route kilometers of 52. Sub-section wise route
kms is as shown below:
Sub-section Kms. Covered
MVLK 16
KYJ 8
OCR 5
KPY 7
STKT 16
Total Section 52 Kms.
Table 6: Route Kilometers of the SSE/SIG/KYJ Section
2.9 STATIONS IN THE SSE/SIG/KYJ’S JURISDICTION:
There are 15 stations in this Section.
Station Name Station Code
At Km. Inter Distance in
Km.
Chengannur CNGR 94.42 ---
Cheriyanad Halt CYN* 100.63 06.21
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Mavelikara MVLK 106.77 06.14
Kayankulam Jn. KYJ 114.66 07.89
Ochira OCR 120.56 05.90
Karunagappalli KPY 128.25 07.69
Sasthankotta STKT 135.91 07.66
Munroturuttu
Halt
MQO* 140.43 04.52
Perinad PRND
(Block_Only)
146.31 05.88
Total Section 51.89 Kms.
Table 7: List of Stations in SSE/SIG/KYJ Section
*MQO- Munroturuttu and CYN-Cheriyanad are Halt Stations in this
Section.
2.10 OTHER STATIONS/AUTO SECTIONS:
There is an Intermediate Block Station (IBS) functioning at MQO- Munroturuttu Halt Station facilitating speed up of trains in between STKT-PRND.
2.11 STATIONS/LOCATIONS IN THE SECTION MANNED ROUND THE CLOCK:
No Stations/Locations are manned round the clock in this section. There is no staff rostered between 06.00 Hrs-08.00 Hrs & 17.00 Hrs-18.00 Hrs at any of these stations.
2.12 LC GATES IN THE SSE/SIG/KYJ’S JURISDICTION:
There are Twenty Nine (29) Level Crossing Gates in the Jurisdiction of
SSE/SIG/KYJ section, as listed below:
LC Gate No.
At Km. Sub-Sec.
Cont. Station
Gate Inter Locked Y/N
Phone Avbl. Y/N
Class Type
16 95/700-800 MVLK CNGR Spl LB Y Y
19 98/400-500 MVLK CNGR A LB Y Y
21 100/200-300 MVLK MVLK A LB Y Y
28 106/300-400 MVLK MVLK Spl LB Y Y
29 107/000-100 MVLK MVLK LB Y Y
30 109/200-300 MVLK MVLK A LB Y Y
32 110/800-900 MVLK MVLK B1 LB Y Y
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Table 8: List of LC Gates and their details.
2.13 TYPES OF SIGNALING, SYSTEM OF WORKING & STANDRARDS OF INTERLOCKING OF THIS SECTION:
Entire section is functioning with Multi Aspect Colour Light type of Signalling. System of working is Absolute Block System.
Sl. No
Station Type of Signaling
System of Working Standards of Interlocking
1 CNGR MACL Electronic Inter Locking II R
2 MVLK MACL Route Relay Inter Locking II R
3 KYJ MACL RRI system tool II R
4 OCR MACL Panel Inter Locking II R
5 KPY MACL Route Relay Inter Locking II R
149 98/300-400 KYJ KYJ LB Y Y
151 99/000-100 KYJ KYJ LB Y Y
35 113/200-300 KYJ KYJ C LB Y Y
38 116/100-200 KYJ KYJ A LB Y Y
41 118/000-100 KYJ KYJ Spl LB Y Y
42 120/000-100 OCR OCR Spl LB Y Y
43 120/700-800 OCR OCR C LB Y Y
44 121/400-500 OCR OCR A LB Y Y
47 123/100-200 OCR OCR A LB Y Y
48 123/800-900 OCR OCR Spl LB Y Y
50 126/300-400 KPY KPY Spl LB Y Y
52 127/500-600 KPY KPY B1 LB Y Y
54 128/900-129/000
KPY KPY C LB Y Y
55 129/500-600 KPY KPY Spl LB Y Y
56 130/000-100 KPY KPY A LB Y Y
60 132/300-400 STKT STKT A LB Y Y
61 132/900-133/000
STKT STKT Spl LB Y Y
62 133/100-200 STKT STKT A LB Y Y
63 133/600-700 STKT STKT Spl LB Y Y
65 135/100-200 STKT STKT B2 LB Y Y
66 136/100-200 STKT STKT C LB Y Y
67 138/000-100 STKT STKT A LB Y Y
Total 29 LC Gates
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6 STKT MACL Panel Inter Locking II R
7 MQO MACL IBS ---
Table 9: Types of Signaling; System of Working & Standards of Interlocking
2.14 SINGLE/DOUBLE LINE UNITS: Entire Section is Double Line Unit only.
2.15 BLOCK INSTRUMENTS:
There are Twelve (12) Block Instruments in this Section, which are listed as below:
Sl.No Station No.of Block Instruments
Type of Instrument
1 CNGR 1 SGE
2 MVLK 2 SGE
3 KYJ 2 SGE
4 OCR 2 SGE
5 KPY 2 SGE
6 STKT 2 SGE
7 PRND 1 SGE
TOTAL 12
Table 10: Block Instruments of SSE/SIG/KYJ Section
2.16 SECTION CAPACITY:
Capacity of this SSE/SIG/Section is 58 Boxn +BV.
2.17 UTILISATION OF THE SECTION:
According to Working Time Table No.49-Utilization of this section
between CNGR-KYJ is 118%, whereas KYJ-PRND is 79% only.
2.18 TRAFFIC DENSITY:
Sl.No Stations Between Traffic Density Dn (GMT)
Traffic Density Up (GMT)
1 CNGR-KYJ 10.17 11.88
2 KYJ-QLN 10.26 11.95
Table 11: Traffic Density-SSE/SIG/KYJ Section
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2.19 MAXIMUM SPEED OF THE SECTION:
Maximum speed of this section, varies between 70 Kmph to 100 Kmph, which is tabulated below:
Sl.No Stations Between
Maximum Permissible Speed
Dn Up Goods
1 CNGR-MVLK 90 Kmph 90 Kmph 70 Kmph
2 MVLK-KYJ 70 Kmph 90 Kmph 70 Kmph
3 KYJ-QLN 100 Kmph 100 Kmph 75 Kmph
Table 12: Maximum speed of the section
2.20 CRITICAL BLOCK SECTION:
Section as a whole is Double Line. Whereas KTYM-KYJ; CNGR-MVLK and STKT-PRND are categorized as Critical Block Sections.
2.21 IPS: INTEGRATED POWER SUPPLY:
All stations are equipped with IPS in this Section totaling to 7.
Sl.No Station No.of IPS
1 CNGR 2
2 MVLK 1
3 KYJ 1
4 OCR 1
5 KPY 1
6 STKT 1
Total 7
Table 13: IPS Distribution of SSE/SIG/KYJ section
2.22 TPWS: TRAIN PROTECTION WARNING SYSTEM:
TPWS is not available in this Section.
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2.23 SIGNAL POST TELEPHONE:
All Home Signals & IB signal are provided with Signal Post Telephone as below:
Sl.No Station No.of Signal Post Telephone
1 CNGR 2
2 MVLK 2
3 KYJ 3
4 OCR 2
5 KPY 2
6 STKT 2
7 MQO-IBS 2
Total 15
Table 14: Signal Post Telephone
2.24 ODBB: OUT DOOR BATTERY BANK:
In case of Power Failure, Relay needs backup of power. Hence ODBBs
totaling to Eleven (11) are provided at the following places.
Sl.No Station/Place No.of ODBB
1 CNGR 1
2 MVLK 2
3 KYJ 3
4 KPY 1
5 LC 60 1
6 LC 62 1
7 LC 16 1
8 LC 21 1
Total 11
Table 15: List of Places where ODBB is provided
2.25 CAUTION ORDER NOTICE STATIONS:
KYJ is a caution order notice issue station for Originating trains from KYJ.
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2.26 DUTIES OF THE SIGNAL INSPECTORS IN SSE/SIG/KYJ SECTION:
SSE- Quarterly Inspections at stations and LC gates/IBS
▪ Inspection of all signals.
▪ Inspection of all track circuits
▪ Inspections of all block instruments.
▪ Inspection of all point machines.
▪ Inspection of all LC gates, boom locking, E-type locks and RKT.
▪ Inspection of relay room and measuring of relay voltage values.
▪ Inspection of all BPAC installations.
▪ Inspection of SM panel at all stations.
▪ Inspection of IPS and battery bank
▪ Inspection of SM panel at stations.
▪ Inspection of earthing of signaling gears, RDSO/Maintenance free
earth.
▪ Certification of installation of new S&T gears.
▪ Preparation of inspection reports.
▪ Assisting officer for inspection
Monthly Inspections at stations and LC gates/IBS in CNGR-KYJ
sec:
JE/SIG/KYJ post is vacant
▪ Inspection of all signals.
▪ Inspection of all track circuits
▪ Inspections of all block instruments.
▪ Inspection of all point machines.
▪ Inspection of all LC gates, boom locking, E-type locks and RKT.
▪ Inspection of relay room and measuring of relay voltage values.
▪ Inspection of all BPAC installations.
▪ Inspection of SM panel at all stations.
▪ Inspection of IPS and battery bank
▪ Inspection of SM panel at stations.
▪ Inspection of earthing of signaling gears, RDSO/Maintenance free
earth.
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Joint inspection
▪ Joint inspection of point and crossing with SSE/Pway
▪ Joint inspection of track circuits with SSE/Pway
▪ Joint inspection of track bonding with SSE/TRD
▪ Joint foot plate inspection with LI and TI.
Special works
▪ Carrying out special works like replacement of point machines
▪ Interlocking of new LC gates.
▪ Monitoring the contract works like defective cable replacement,
relay alterations etc.
▪ Replacement of block instruments.
▪ Overhauling of SM slide box
▪ Carrying out cable meggering.
▪ Carrying out directed maintenance as per schedule.
▪ Renewal of signal post and signals.
▪ Carrying out circuit alteration as per headquarters directives.
▪ Earth value checking of all signals and locations and station
equipments.
▪ Monitoring works involving civil (casting of foundations), electrical
(IPS, inverter, chargers etc), telecom (Annunciator, SPT,
magnetophone etc), mechanical (point machines, mechanical points
etc) and electronics (datalogger, EI, axle counter etc)
▪ Datalogger exception report
▪ Carrying out safety drives from headquarters and sending its
compliance.
▪ Replying letters issued from division office.
Failures
▪ Monitoring of failures and guiding staff for quick restoration.
▪ Arranging sufficient spares and materials to restore failure quickly.
▪ Coordinating with datalogger section to identify cause of failure
through datalogger analysis.
▪ Attending failures if it is beyond the scope of Technician to attend.
▪ Monitoring of failure and remedial action to avoid recurrence.
Staff matters
▪ Preparing details for payment of staff.
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▪ Verification of diary and TA journals of staff.
▪ Preparation of TA statement of staff.
▪ Verification of night duty allowance sheet of staff.
▪ Preparation of NDA statement.
▪ Verification of national holiday allowance of staff.
▪ Preparation of NHA statement.
▪ Arranging special training and counseling for staff at office.
▪ Preparation and issue of privilege pass for staff.
▪ Maintaining leave records of staff.
▪ Maintain daily work details of staff.
Stores
▪ Preparation of indent to QLN, PTJ and PER for collection of
materials for maintenance purpose.
▪ Preparation of NS indents as pre-section requirement.
▪ Certification of bills and returns of supplied materials.
▪ Updating of DBR and DBI.
▪ Updating Revenue, Consumable, released and T&P ledgers.
▪ Preparation of returns of stores for T&P, Revenue, consumables
and released ledgers.
▪ Preparation of DS8 to dispose scrap to PTJ, PER and GOC.
▪ DS8 of materials PTJ, PER,
▪ Performing duties of establishment and store clerk since no clerk
is posted.
▪ Sending letters regarding sectional requirements to divisional
office.
▪ Issue of materials to staff for maintenance.
▪ Managing and coordinating with various inspecting officials from
stores, personnel, accounts, audit etc.
▪ Attending of CUG phone calls.
▪ Preparation of challans for materials issued.
▪ Self-stock verification.
2.27 DUTIES OF TECHNICIANS:
▪ Periodical maintenance of signals, block instruments, Interlocking
gears
▪ Panels, RRIs, track circuits both preventive and repairs.
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▪ Replacement of spare parts, equipment’s etc.
▪ Attendance of failures
▪ Restoration of works during accidents and unusual occurrences.
▪ Cleaning, lubricating, Testing etc. of equipments.
▪ Assisting Engineers, Electrical staff wherever S&T items are
involved.
▪ Disconnection works.
▪ Maintenance of records.
▪ Collection of store items and T&P etc.,
2.28 OUTSOURCING:
In this Section, Comprehensive Annual Maintenance Contracts of the following works have been outsourced.
• AMC for Integrated Power System (Amar Raja Make) at for one (1) year from 01.06.2017 to 31.05.2018 has been awarded to M/s Amar Raja Power System Ltd., Nungambakkam, Chennai.
• AMC for Electronic Interlocking System at Chenngannur station from 24.07.2013 to 05.03.2019 has been awarded to M/s Medha Servo Drives Pvt.Ltd., Nacharam, Hyderabad.
2.29 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE:
Maintenance Schedule is summarized below:
ITEM PERIOD
Maintenance of Signaling gears by
Technicians
Fortnightly
Inspection by JE Monthly
Inspection by SSE Quarterly
Footplate Inspection Monthly
Joint Footplate Inspection Quarterly
Joint Inspection of Points & Crossings Quarterly
Joint Inspection of Track Circuits Quarterly
Joint Inspection with TRD Yearly
Table 16: Schedule of Maintenance
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2.30 SIGNAL ASSETS AT UNIT OF SSE/SIG/KYJ:
Ref No.
Description Unit value
No. of units
Total value
9 Panel Indication each 1 896 896
10 Colour light signal 2 Aspect
5 103 515
11 Colour light signal Multiple Aspect 6 41 246
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Route indicator per route
5 37 185
13 Colour/position light shunt signal and shunt permit indicator
4 50 200
14 Calling on signal in CLS area 0.5 19 9.5
17 IBS signal/mid-section LC gates stop signal
10 33 330
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Slot or control for signal, point, sliding, crank-handle, level crossing gate mechanical or electrical
2 360 720
19 Single rail DC track circuits 4 201 804
22 Axle counter complete/including mutual entry
20 4 80
23 Electrical switch lock 3 2 6
25 Rod worked facing point with lock 3 1 3
29 Electrically operated point and
lock 6 109 654
31 LC Gate telephone only within station limit
2 10 20
33 LC Gate wing gates interlocked within station limit
3 1 3
34 LC Gate lifting barrier which operated within station limits
4 9 36
20
37 LC Gate lifting barrier which operated outside station limits
20 17 340
39 Single line token block instruments per pair
5 1 5
41 Double line block instrument per pair
6 6.5 39
42 Extra weightage for RE area 1 18 18
43 Key transmitter per pair 1 11 11
45 Block proving axle counter 50 26 1300
46 Route relay/panel interlocking equipment complete per route
2 310 620
48 Indicator boards-shunting/block limit, sighting and others
0.5 68 34
49 DATA Logger (a) upto 256 ports 10 1 10
50 (b) beyond 256 ports 20 6 120
51 Generator 25 4 100
53 Point to Point communication 1 29 29
TOTAL 7333.5
Table 17: SIGNAL ASSETS OF SSE/SIOG/KYJ SECTION
2.31 SIGNAL UNITS: STATION/ GATE WISE (LEVER UNITS):
STATION LEVER UNITS
CNGR & LC No.16 827
LC No. 19 92
LC No. 21 92
MVLK , LC No.30 & 32 1004
KYJ , LC No.35 & 38 1856
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OCR , LC No.41 &44 841.5
LC No.47 & 48 139
KPY , LC No.50 & 56 1277.5
STKT , LC. 60,61,62,63 &67 1060.5
IBS ( MQO) 144
TOTAL 7333.5
Table 18: LEVER UNITS STATION/GATE WISE
2.32 TYPES OF S&T FAILURES:
S&T failures which affect the running of trains are classified as under:
▪ Signal failures.
▪ Track failure.
▪ Point failure.
▪ Block failure.
▪ BPHC/LC/AC failure.
2.33 FAILURE STATUS-DATA:
Failure data for the SSE/SIG/KYJ is tabulated for the Nineteen (19) months.
SIG
NA
L
PO
INT
TR
AC
K
BL
OC
K
LC
GA
TE
S
BP
AC
TO
TA
L
SIG
NA
L
PO
INT
TR
AC
K
BL
OC
K
LC
GA
TE
S
BP
AC
TO
TA
L
CNGR 5 2 11 4 0 0 22 3 0 8 0 0 10 21 43
MVLK 7 4 7 13 0 0 31 2 1 9 0 0 6 18 49
KYJ 11 6 8 4 5 0 34 9 5 3 1 0 0 18 52
OCR 11 8 4 3 4 2 32 2 1 9 0 0 1 13 45
KPY 19 8 9 1 6 11 54 7 4 5 0 1 2 19 73
STKT 4 7 8 3 0 11 33 8 5 0 3 0 8 24 57
57 35 47 28 15 24 206 31 16 34 4 1 27 113 319
57 35 47 28 15 24 206
88 51 81 32 16 51 319
SIGNAL FAILURES for 19 months (from Jan'16 to July' 17)
TOTAL FAILURES for 19 months
2016 2017
STA
TIO
N
GRA
ND
TO
TAL
Table 19: SIGNAL FAILURES DATA SSE/SIG/KYJ SECTION JAN’16-JULY’17
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2.34 RELIABILITY MEASURES IN SOUTHERN RAILWAY 2016-17:
▪ Directed Maintenance
▪ Replacement of batteries and battery chargers
▪ IPS for RE area
▪ Improvement to earthing of control/block etc.
▪ IRS point machine
▪ Shelf type track relays
▪ Surge protection arrangements
▪ Overhauling of lever frames.
▪ Overhauling of Block Instruments.
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CHAPTER III
3.0 CRITICAL ANALYSIS
3.1 GENERAL ANALYSIS:
Rightsizing of Man Power in Railways is an ongoing process and it is being
done after assessment by Planning Branches of concerned Divisions,
Departments and by the specialized common branch under SDGM.
Railway Board is fixing the annual target for surrender of posts for every
zone. Technological improvements, computerization, investments in
modernization, improved skills and training and even certain external
factors like availability of competitive and quality products from outside,
improvement and economy in outsourcing, transport etc help to achieve
a better man power ratio. The productivity per employee calls for a work
force which is optimum for the requirement. The ground realities are
given due consideration during the review of staff strength.
A work study will have to consider not only the yardstick and benchmarks
but also the scope for revising the yardsticks and for attaining or even
excelling the benchmarks. Certain macro factors are also to be
considered though the work study is basically a micro study of various
activities, processes and time. Though the quantum of idle man power
may not be linear across the departments or divisions, every unit has to
strive hard to achieve the common target. This is especially so in
Southern Railway since our productivity per employee ratio is less than
the whole IR average. The magnitude of pending projects also demands
such savings. investments in various items like data loggers, BPAC, IPS
etc., and the cost of AMCs thereof are also to be considered
The outturn and workload of SSE/SIG/KYJ Section has been analyzed
with the sanctioned / actual strength and actual deployment of staff. The
manpower requirement for entire activities has been calculated based
upon the most recent suitable concept of benchmark technique and on
need basis.
3.2 DESU, DETU, DESTUs:
DESU i.e., divisional equated signal units is derived from the total
signaling assets of the concerned depot. Likewise, DETU is derived from
the total telecom assets of a particular depot. As far as DISTU is
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concerned, it is a combination of DESUs & DETUs. The product
value/applying factor of signal and Telecom Units is to convert into
DISTUs i.e., Divisional integrated signal units which varies from zone to
zone and from Division to Division.
3.3 STAFF REQUIREMENT:
Staff requirement is calculated based upon latest techniques in practice.
As Yard stick circulated is supposedly old and we cannot always rely on
that, the Railway Board has framed a new concept ‘Benchmarking’, to
calculate workforce requirement. This concept is Zero based, very useful
in comparing units, as data of each unit is compared meticulously. It is
very helpful in identifying problematic/slacking units by comparison, and
allows other units to improve upon their score, with that of best unit in a
phased and planned manner by setting different targets, achieving the
Best Benchmark thereby finally. This work study team has, keeping this
in view, based upon data and field study has arrived at numbers
pertaining to requirement of staff of this section after thorough analysis.
3.4 APPLICATION OF UNIFORM YARDSTICK:
The application of yardstick for shunt signals, calling on signals, shunting
permitted indicators, route indicators, LED lamps etc. under broad
categories is not very scientific as some of the subsidiary signals have no
light in normal aspect and their working time depends on failures, shunt
moves, reception on obstructed roads, etc. which is occasional only. So
also, the allocation of equal points for all roads is not very scientific since
the dealing of trains is mainly on main lines, especially at Intermediate
stations. The sub-categorization of certain equipment’s is like panel / RRI,
LC gates is not very rational especially for routine maintenance and
inspection.
There is no guideline to the extent of reduction on signal units on account
of outsourcing and AMC in some activities like BPAC, Data logger, IPS,
etc. So, a detailed analysis of the signal units seems to be necessary in
the study.
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3.5 CALCULATION OF DESU OF TVC DIVISION: Equated Signal Units is a derivative unit from Signal units after the adding many other factors and constants like Annual Train Kilometers, Route Kms etc., and the abbreviations in the formula are as under.
DESU of TVC Division is 106590 and its calculation is tabulated below:
TRIVANDRUM -DIVISIONAL EQUATED SIGNAL UNITS - (DESU) FOR 2016-17
No DESCRIPTION TVC DN.
I Total No. of signal Units (A1) 66,152.50
II Annual Train Kms. ( in 000s ) (F) 12,124.28
(i) Passenger & proportion of mixed trains. (H) 9,998.83
(ii) Goods including Goods Proportion of Mixed Trains. (J) 1,169.96
(iii) Department Trains (K) 146.00
(iv) EMU as Trains are run (L) 537.93
(v) Spl.Trains (M) 271.56
TOTAL F= H+J+K+L+M 12,124.28
III CALCULATION OF A2
(a) Total Route Kms. (G) 625.47
(b) A2=A1 X [F/G-7.3] X 3.42/100 =66152.50*(12124.28/625.47-7.3)*3.42/100 (A2)
27,339.63
IV CALCULATION OF A3
a. SIGNAL UNITS /ROUTE Km.(G) 105.76
b. VALUE OF Y 0.00
c. A3 = SIGNAL UNITS X Y/100 0.00
V CALCULATION OF A4
a. Z = F/G=12124.28/625.47=19.3842710281868 19.38
b. A4 = A1 X Z X 0.94 /100 = 66152.50 X 19.38 X 0.94/100 = 12053.789
12,053.79
VI CALCULATION OF A5
A5 = 1.67 X G = 1.67 X 625.47 = 1044.5349 1,044.53
DESU = A1 + A2 + A3 + A4 + A5 1,06,590.45
DESU for TVC 1,06,590
Table 20: CALCULATION OF DESU OF TVC
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3.6 DESU OF KYJ SECTION:
Work study team has adopted benchmarking methodology & need basis
to arrive at manpower requirement for rightsizing the manpower to
improve the efficiency coupled with productivity.
CALCULATION:
DESU for Section = Section Signal Units X (DESU of
___Division/Total Signal Units of
___Division)
The total No. of Signal Units of TVC Division : 66152.50
DESU as per Railway Board calculation (Shown in Annexure-III) for TVC Division : 106590.00 Hence, DESU for KYJ Section = 7333.5 X (106590.00/66152.50) = 11816.30
Say 11816.
As per the current benchmark issued by RB in the Month of MAY 2017,
(Placed as Annexure – IV) TVC division falls under the classification
‘Divisions less than 120 DISTUs ’. The first three (3) performing
signal units with less than 120 DISTUs are Raipur/SECR,
Nagpur/SECR and Salem/SR which have the manpower of 1.62, 2.04
and 2.16 per 1000 DESUs.
If the best performing signal unit is adopted, the man power required for
SSE/Signal/KYJ would be = 11816 /1000 X 1.62
= 19.14
If LR @12.5% is added = 2.39
= 21.53 Say 22 staff
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Leaving a surplus of 10 staff. Since such a drastic reduction in the
sanctioned strength would affect the present working of the unit, the
same is not adopted.
The Indian Railway average is 3.87 per 1000 DESU and by
applying this bench mark,
Man power required at SSE/SIG/KYJ.
= 11816 /1000 X 3.87
= 45.72
If LR @12.5% is added = 5.72
= 51.44 Say 51 staff
Which is in excess of 19 to the current sanctioned strength at
SSE/SIG/KYJ, which is also unreasonable. During field visits and
based on data collected, it is observed that SSE/SIG/KYJ section
having lesser number of failures and section is aptly managed
with current actual strength of 26.
Hence, in view of above facts and need basis, this work study
recommends maintaining the sanction strength as such except
one post of Supdt. of TPO & Tinker, as the category is redundant
and posts are lying vacant for a longer period of time.
3.7 STAFF REQUIREMENT BASED ON YARD STICK:
Manpower Calculation based on RB Norms /Yardstick for signaling staff Ref: RB Lr. No. 2007/Sig/Non-Gaz/1/Norms, dated 16.08.2010.
The Yard stick worked out on the basis of Divisional Equated Signal Unit (DESU) is the sole parameter where in the man power to be calculated as :-
1500 DESU = 1 Maintanance Staff Unit(MSU)
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BASIC MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENT:
Sl.No Description Supervisor Technician Khalasi ANC.STAFF
1 1 MSU - 2 2 -
2 2 MSU 1 1 1 -
3 Night Failure Gang- 2MSU
- 2 1 -
4 Heavy Repair Gang-4 MSU
1.5 2 4 BS-1; HM-1; TM-4
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT:
Sl.No Description Supervisor Technician Khalasi ANC.STAFF
1 Locking cum
Cable Testing Gang
1 2 4 BS-1; HM-1
2 Emergency L-xing Repair Gand 50ILC Gates
1 1 4 BS-1; HM-1; MAS-1
3 SFCO-DIVISION
1 Per shift - - -
4 Divisional Officer Assistance
2 - - -
Table 21: Staff Requirement Norms as per Yardstick
MAN POWER REQUIREMENT AS PER NORMS /YARDSTICK:
The Total Number of DESU of SSE/Sig/KYJ unit is 11816. Divisional Equated Signal Units (DESU) for 2015-16 is enclosed as Annexure II.
Total DESU = 11816 = 7.88 MSU.
1.Basic Maintenance Requirement:
7.88 MSU = Technician -16 + Khalasi -16
2.Additional with basic Maintenance :
7.88 MSU = Supervisors -4 + Technician -4+ Khalasi - 4
3.Night Failure Gang:
7.88 MSU = Technician -8 + Khalsi – 4
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4.Heavy Repair Gang:
7.88 MSU= Supervisors -3 + Technician -4 + Khalasi- 8 + BS-2 +
__________HM -2 + TM-8
Additional Requirement Gangs :
5.Locking cum Cable Testing Gang:
106590 DESU of TVC Division. 71 MSU for total TVC Division = Supervisor-1 + Technician – 2 + Khalasi-4 + BS-1 + HM -1
From the above, the portion of SSE/Sig/MAQ is 11.08 % which is equal
to :- Supervisor-0.11+ Technician- 0.22 + Khalasi -0.44 + BS-0.11 + HM-0.11.
6.Emergency L-Xing Repair Gang :
29 ILC Gates = Supervisor -0.58 + Technician – 0.58 + Khalasi – 2.32 ______________+BS-0.58 + HM – 0.58+ Mason- 0.58.
POST No. of Required Staff
Supervisors -SSEs/JEs 8
Technicians 33
Khalasis 35
Black Smith 3
Hammer Man 3
Mason 1
HM 8
Sub-Total 91
Leave Reserve @12.5%-10.38 Say 10
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Total 102
Table 22: Staff Requirement as per Yardstick at SSE/SIG/KYJ Section
The total requirement as per yardstick for SSE/Sig/KYJ is 102.
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3.8 FAILURE ANALYSIS :
The details of station wise failures for the last 19 months i.e., Jan’16 – July’17 is tabulated in preceding chapter vide para 2.33.
Total No.of failures for the above period = 319 (for 19 months).
= 319/19
The average failures per month = 16.79
The average failures per day = 16.79/30
= 0.559
Say 0.56 failures per day
Chart 1: Failure Analysis of SSE/SIG/KYJ Section
3.9 The Book of sanction of SSE /signal/KYJ unit is 32 and the actual is 26 and the net vacant is 6.
i. Book of Sanctioned strength – 32
ii. Actual as per S.A.V.E Statement -- 29
3116
34
4 1
27
113
57
3547
2815
24
206
83.87 118.838.24
600
1400
-11.182.3
-600
-300
0
300
600
900
1200
1500
SIGNAL POINT TRACK BLOCK LC GATES BPAC TOTAL
0
50
100
150
200
250
No
. of
Failu
res
per
an
nu
m
SIGNAL FAILURE ANALYSIS 2016 & 2017
2016 2017 increase/decrease in % of failures
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iii. Actual Staff position at SSE/SIG/KYJ – 26
iv. Man power requirement as per yardstick -- 102
v. Man Power requirement as per Bench mark(1.62) – 22
vi. Man power requirement as per IR average (3.87) -- 51
Though DESU is the prime factor to identify the Man power requirement
some of the other factors are also considered for the following reasons
which are highlighted by the Signal Staff and the Operating Staff of the
Unit.
▪ The distance – Total length is 52 km is maintained by
SSE/SIG/KYJ & SSE/SIG/KPY (Note: JE/SIG/KYJ post is vacant).
▪ Call Duty Staff available only at KYJ. If any failures occurred other
than KYJ, though the staff rushed by the Road in the Contract
vehicle, it takes considerable amount of time which aggravated
train detention further. Also the staff has been sometimes called
even after duty hours without any planned rest for attending the
faults effects the scheduled maintenance activities.
The existing norms/yardstick related the calculation of signaling staff,
projecting the requirements as very high end whereas the actual staff at
the field is very minimal. Hence, the Railway Board formed a Committee
having the Members CSTEs of ER, NR SR, WR, Sr.ED /Signal/RDSO and
CSTE/SR as convener, to settle the issue mentioned, by reviewing the
yardstick. (Ref : RB Lr. No. 2014 / Sig / WG/ Yardstick, Dt.:
09.02.2016) and various level meetings were held, the report of the
same is under progress.
By considering the above facts, the Work Study team feels the present
Book of Sanction of this Unit is optimum and needs to be rightsized.
Hence, on need basis the Man power requirement station wise is detailed
in the subsequent paragraph. The Review Committee findings are under
progress to identify the new yardstick for signaling staff. Hence, it is not
so possible to enhance the book of Sanction from 32 to 51 (arrived at
based on IR average) as immediately. Hence staff requirement is
calculated as per need basis.
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3.10 STATION/SUB-SECTION WISE STAFF REQUIREMENT:
It is observed by Work study team that actual requirement on need basis is much lower than that of Yardstick or Benchmarking.
STATION/SUB-SECTION
No.of Posts Required
CNGR 3
MVLK 3
KYJ 14
OCR 3
KPY 4
STKT 3
Total 30
Table 23: STATION WISE STAFF REQUIREMENT
3.11 SUMMARY OF SANCTION VS REQUIREMENT:
POST SANCTION ACTUAL REQUIREMENT SURPLUS
SSE 2 2 2 0
JE 1 0 1 0
Sr.TECH 6 3 6 0
TECH I 10 5 10 0
TECH II 2 7 2 0
TECH III 1 4 1 0
BLACK
SMITH III
1 0 1 0
HELPER 7 8 7 0
TINKER I 1 0 0 1
Supdt.
TPO
1 0 0 1
TOTAL 32 29 30 2
Table 24: SUMMARY OF STAFF SANCTION VS REQUIREMENT
Total requirement arrived is 30 and the study team recommends
surrendering of 2 posts- 1 each in Supdt.TPO & Tinker Gr.I. Considering
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the present workload of Ministerial Work hitherto performed by
Supdt.TPO, which one is redundant (retired on superannuation) and post
is identified for surrender, the Planning Branch suggests that the
Executive Department may initiate for creation of One (1) post of
Ministerial staff on matching surrender based on extant norms.
3.12 RECOMMENDATION:
The following posts are surplus to the requirement and these may be
surrendered and credited to the vacancy bank.
Sl.No Category Grade in Rs No.of posts
1 Supdt. TPO 4600 1
2 Tinker Gr.I 2800 1
Total 2
Total Two (2) Posts.
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CHAPTER IV
4.0 PLANNING BRANCH’s REMARKS ON CO-ORDINATING OFFICER’s VIEWS:
Co-ordinating Officer’s views were received vide DSTE/TVC’s letter No.
V/SG/155/Work Study dated 26.09.2017 and the remarks of the Planning
Branch on the Co-ordinating officer’s views is appended below.
4.1 Co-ordinating Officer`s views/comments:
Signal Department is responsible for maintaining the signaling assets
installed at various stations, IBS and LC gates for ensuring the safe
running of trains. In this regard Divisional signaling assets are divided
into 9 sections under the control of Senior Section Engineer/Signals. Each
depot has following activities.
A. Regular Activities:
i. Periodical maintenance of signaling assets under their jurisdiction.
ii. Monitoring and attending signal failures
iii. Management of inventories (a separate store has to be maintained
for regular maintenance and special works).
iv. Establishment matters.
v. Periodical inspections and joint inspection with other departments
on signaling assets etc.,
vi. Special works such as Annual cable meggaring, direct
maintenance on signaling gears, replacement and overhauling of
equipments such as block instruments, power supply equipment,
batteries, minor circuit alterations etc.,
B. Additional duties to be carried out:
i. Call duty for attending night failures (technicians/signal & helpers
are utilized).
ii. Co-ordinating with other Department works such as BCM work for
packing at Track Circuits and Point Zone areas, TRR and TTR
works, replacement of point layout, attending of engineering
department deficiencies in the point etc.,
iii. Shifting of S&T gears in connection with construction activities,
closure of LC gates, yard remodeling etc.,
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iv. Installation of new signaling equipments in connection with
reliability improvement of signaling equipments.
v. Road & Passenger safety works such as interlocking and manning
of LC gates, new signaling installations on replacement account.
At present the sanctioned strength of staff is to carry out the
regular maintenance activities as mentioned above A(i)-(vi) at all
signaling assets in the division. No separate staffs are sanctioned
for carrying out the additional activities- B(i)-(iv). Hence
department is compelled to utilize the existing man power and thus
it badly affected the quality of maintenance and has resulted in
increasing trend of signal failures. Further it is noticed that the
maintenance staffs are spared day/night for three or four days in
a week for co ordinating with Engineering works such as BCM
packing, TRR/TTR work, Point layout replacement work etc.
SSE/S/KYJ section is spread over 52 km in Rail route from
CNGR-KYJ-STKT-Up PRND Block with total DESU of 11816.30. As
per RB Guideline on manpower requirements, the staff
requirements at SSE/Sig/KYJ is 102 (Analysis made in Table No.22
in the sheet No.29 of study report). The present sanctioned
strength is only 32 against yardstick strength of 102 which is
insufficient to maintain the existing Signaling Assets. Further it is
brought to your notice that there is no posts were sanctioned from
2004 to till date for maintaining the increased Signaling Assets due
to commissioning of Doubling between KYJ-MVLK-CNGR section,
BPACs, IBS and LC Gates. As a consequence of non-sanctioning of
posts, SSE/Sig/KYJ section is compelled to maintain the increased
assets with the existing staffs which resulted in increasing trend of
failures reflected pas no.3.8 of the reports.
Further, it is brought to your information that there are four
proposals on creation of staffs (Total-208 posts on SSE,JE,
Technician & Helper categories) which is included the newly added
signal & Telecommunication assets in SSE/Sig/KYJ section due to
doubling, interlocking of LC gates, commissioning of IBS and BPAC
etc., were pending at Head Quarters. Under this circumstances
DRM/TVC has agreed to convert the skilled posts such
Carpenter, Blacksmith, Tinker etc. to Technician/Signal
post to meet the urgent requirement on the maintenance
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staff. In this regard around 14 posts on skilled category in
the entire Division were identified for conversion to
Tech/Sig.Tinker Gr.I post identified in the study report for
surrendering is belonging to the above mentioned 14
posts, hence it is not agreed to surrender.
The finding of the work study on surrendering of Tinker Gr.I
and STPO posts are not acceptable. It is requested to kindly review
the work study report.
4.2 Planning branch’s remarks on Co-ordinating Officer’s views:
Co-ordinating Officer’s views is not agreed to, as sufficient staff are allowed on need basis.
The work study is conducted to identify the optimum manpower for the unit SSE/SIG/KYJ, for the benefit of the administration in which the present work load is taken as datum to arrive the required manpower. The sanctioned strength of this Unit is 32 and the requirement as per the study is 30 and recommended to surrender two (2) ancillary category posts only. The said recommended posts are kept vacant for more than five years. More over nature of two posts is redundant in the present scenario.
Based on the remarks of the Division, it is understood that filling up of these posts is not required and thereby a proposal is initiated for conversion of these posts into Technician/Signal. In this regard, it is to be stated that any posts coming under redundant, is to be converted to any category on matching surrender only.
Hence identified posts as surplus may be surrendered and the money value may be utilized for creating the higher-grade post (Tech/Sig).
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CHAPTER V
5.0 FINANCIAL SAVINGS:
If the recommendations of the study report are implemented, the annual
recurring financial savings will be as under: -
Sl.
No. Category
Grade
pay
(Rs.)
No.
of
posts
Money
Pay
(Rs.)
Annual
Financial
savings (Rs.)
1 Supdt. TPO 4600 1 97,396 11,68,752
2 Tinker Gr.I 2800 1 63,180 7,58,160
Grand Total 2 19,26,912
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ANNEXURE – I
SAVE’ STATEMENT of SSE/SIG/KYJ as on 25.07.2017
Category Grade Pay
(Rs.)
Sanction Actual Vacancy Excess
SSE 4600 2 2 0 0
JE 4200 1 0 1 0
Sr. Technician/Sig 4200 6 3 3 0
Tech. Gr. I/ Sig 2800 10 5 5 0
Tech. Gr. II/ Sig 2400 2 7 0 5
Tech. Gr. III/ Sig 1900 1 4 0 3
Helper / Sig 1800 7 8 0 1
Tinker Gr.I
(Welder)
2800 1 0 1 0
Blacksmith Gr.III 1900 1 0 1 0
Supdt.TPO 4600 1 0 1 0
Total 32 29 12 9
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SIGNAL UNIT PARTICULARS OF SSE/SIG/KYJ ANNEXURE – II
40
41
ANNEXURE – III
42
ANNEXURE – IV
43
ANNEXURE – V
44
45
46
CO-ORDINATING OFFICER’s VIEWS ANNEXURE VI
47
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ANNEXURE VII
Index of Tables with Page No.
Table 1: Posts recommended for surrender 2
Table 2: Signals and its various forms 4
Table 3: Organizational Setup 7
Table 4: Deployment of Staff of SSE/SIG/KYJand details of Staff 8
Table 5: Duty Hours of Staff 9
Table 6: Route Kilometers of the SSE/SIG/KYJ Section 9
Table 7: List of Stations in SSE/SIG/KYJ Section 10
Table 8: List of LC Gates and their details. 11
Table 9: Types of Signaling; System of Working & Standards of Interlocking 12
Table 10: Block Instruments of SSE/SIG/KYJ Section 12
Table 11: Traffic Density-SSE/SIG/KYJ Section 12
Table 12: Maximum speed of the section 13
Table 13: IPS Distribution of SSE/SIG/KYJ section 13
Table 14: Signal Post Telephone 14
Table 15: List of Places where ODBB is provided 14
Table 16: Schedule of Maintenance 18
Table 17: SIGNAL ASSETS OF SSE/SIOG/KYJ SECTION 20
Table 18: LEVER UNITS STATION/GATE WISE 21
Table19: SIGNAL FAILURES DATA SSE/SIG/KYJ SECTION JAN’16-JULY’17 21
Table 20: CALCULATION OF DESU OF TVC 25
Table 21: Staff Requirement Norms as per Yardstick 28
Table 22: Staff Requirement as per Yardstick at SSE/SIG/KYJ Section 29
Table 23: STATION WISE STAFF REQUIREMENT 32
Table 24: SUMMARY OF STAFF SANCTION VS REQUIREMENT 32
Index of Charts with Page No.
Chart 1: Failure Analysis of SSE/SIG/KYJ Section ....................................... 30