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19/04/2009

A new opportunity 2earn commission- changing of Traction motors in all Siemens Rakes

Mumbai: Central Railway (CR) has received 48 modified motors from Siemens in Germany to replace the faulty ones installed in the newly procured EMU rakes after they began developing snags at various levels.

During a press tour to Kurla carshed on Tuesday, CR officials pointed out the hiccups faced by them with the new-age EMU rakes. "Since January, the number of on-track failures have increased. While examining various parts, we analysed that the colour of the oil which helps in cooling the bearing was changing to black or red instead of brown. This led us to the conclusion that the changing colour was acting as a deterrent resulting in brakes getting jammed or traction motors failing," said Sanjay Sood, chief electrical engineer (rolling stock) of CR.

He said, "We also examined the vibration levels and compared it with the normal targets. The variations helped us come to a conclusion that the motor was problematic and the rake had to be pulled out of service."

This was possible as Kurla car-shed has procured the technical know-how to not only to identify the problem, but also to come out with solutions, if any.

By May-end, CR plans to change the motors with the modified versions on all its 15 rakes currently in service. "One rake has 16 motors which means we will be able to replace the faulty motors of four rakes at the earliest," said Shriniwas Mudgerikar, chief public relations officer of CR.

The rakes are thoroughly washed at this car-shed with soap and water. A mechanised cleaning system with 10 huge brooms have been installed, half of which revolves in clockwise and the other half in anti-clockwise direction. The rake moves forward and backward and is cleaned once a month with adequate detergent. CR is however planning to clean its rakes once in 10 days.

CR has also installed a testing lab for modified auxiliary warning system which helps in reducing the speed of the train in case of an emergency. For instance, if the signal goes green, it means the motorman has to restrict his speed to 80kmph. However, if it exceeds to 81kmph, there will be a beep in his cabin and immediately emergency brakes will be applied thereby restricting the speed to 80kmph.

source:http://www.dnaindia.com/report.asp?newsid=1246148

Posted by Running Staff Solapur at 4/19/2009 07:35:00 am

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PME Due Date

Master Circular No. 25



Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. 69/H/3/11 dated 06.12.1974



Subject: Implementation of the Recommendations of the Visual Sub-Committee.



6. Periodical re-examination of serving Railway Employees:



6.l. In order to ensure the continued ability of Railway employees in Classes A l, A 2, A 3, B l and B 2 to discharge their duties with safety, they will be required to appear for re-examination at the following stated intervals throughout their service as indicated below:



6.1.1. Classes A l, A 2 and A 3 —At the termination of every period of three years, calculated from the date of appointment until they attain the age of 45 years, and thereafter annually until the conclusion of their service.



Note: (l) The staff in categories A l, A 2 and A 3 should be sent for special medical examination in the interest of safety under the following circumstances unless they have been under the treatment of a Railway Medical Officer.



(a) Having undergone any treatment or operation for eye trouble irrespective of the duration of sickness.



(b) Absence from duty for a period in excess of 90 days.



(2) If any employee in medical category A has been periodically medically examined at any time within one year prior to his attaining the age of 45, his next medical examination should be held one year from the due date of the last medical examination and subsequent medical examination annually thereafter.



If, however, such an employee has been medically examined, at any time earlier, than one year prior to his attaining the age of 45, his next medical examination should be held on the date he attains the age of 45 and subsequent medical examination annually thereafter.



Ammendment: It was ammended in 1993 as below



Age Group PME Due



Age 00-45 every 4yrs



Age 45-55 every 2yrs



Age 55-60 every year
Details:-
As per Rly Bd's Guideline of Medical Exam issued vide LNo. 88/H/5/12 dated 24-01-1993

a) PME would be done at the termination of every period of 4 years from date of appointment / Initial medical Exam till the date of attainment of age of 45 years, every 2 years upto 55 years & there after annual till retirement.
b) Employees who has been periodically examined at any time within 2years prior to his attaining the age of 45years would be examined after 2years from the date of last PME & subsequent PME for every 2years upto 55years age.Of

NRMU 4 you
SMLokhande





6.1.2. Classes B-1 and B-2—On attaining the age of 45 years, and thereafter at the termination of every period of five years.