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27/09/2011

Enhance the rates of Stitching charges for uniform for eligible employees

Enhance the rates of Stitching charges for uniform for eligible employees

Staff Side of the National Council JCM has raised a demand to enhance the rates of Stitching charges for uniform for eligible employees. After the matter has been considered and decided to revise the rates of stitching charges with effect from April, 2011 to eligible Central Government employees. The Department of Personnel & Training issued an Office Memorandum (F.No. 141 1/2010-JCA2) with the details of revised rates on 18.04.2011.

Consequently the Railway Board has decided to revise the rates of stitching charges towards uniform for eligible railway employees as per Dress Regulations, 2004.

The revised rates w.e.f. from 1.4.2011 as under…

S.No.

Winter

Revised

1.

Buttoned-up-Coat and Pant

Rs.750/-

2.

Over Coat for Staff Car Drivers

Rs.600/-

3.

Ladies Half Coat

Rs.600/-

-

Summer

-

4.

Pant (Terricot)

Rs.135/-

5.

Bush Shirt (Polyvastra)

Rs . 60/-

6.

Blouse

Rs. 45/ -

7.

Salwar Kameez

Rs. 90/-

8.

Coat

Rs. 600/-

Posted by Running Staff Solapur at 9/27/2011 01:38:00 am Labels: , 0 comments

Flash your mobile phone to check your train tickets

Ever thought of the day when you wouldn’t carry your train ticket and instead got it checked through your laptop? Does flashing your cell phone to the ticket checker sound too good to be true? Not anymore.

The Indian Railways has allowed a new mode of ticket verification.

The newly introduced scheme of allowing the display of a screenshot of the e-ticket through laptops, palm tops and mobile phones along with the prescribed identity proof in original has come into force, according to the railway website IRCTC.

According to the website, “ERS (electronic reservation slip)/VRM (virtual reservation message) along with any one of the eight prescribed ID proofs in original and the indication of the passenger(s) name(s) in the Reservation Chart will authorize the passenger(s) to travel on train.”

The ERS is the regular ticket printout which contains the PNR, name, age and berth details of the passenger.

Now all one needs is a ‘VRM’ to travel.

According to IRCTC, “a screenshot of the e-ticket displayed through laptops/palmtops/ mobile phone is referred as VRM.”

The VRM, combined with one of the accepted IDs in original will be treated as an instrument on par with the ERS.

Prashanth Mukundan, an engineering student and frequent traveller, said, “I have heard about this VRM, I can now easily transfer the screenshot to my phone. This will save me the hassle of getting a printout.”

Although the IRCTC claims the enforcement of this rule, the Railway has not given any promotion for the VRM yet, leaving travellers unaware.

When presented with a VRM, a train ticket examiner (TTE) aboard the Vaigai Express said that the examiners have not yet got the notification of the rule enforcement although they are aware of it.

He further went on to say that there was a lack of coordination, since IRCTC has advertised this system and TTEs are yet to get intimation.

The TTEs are aware of the VRM, but are the other ticket-checking personnel? An official at the junction was shocked when a screenshot was presented to her. When she was made aware of the system, she had a confused look on her face.

The notice further goes on to say, “ERS/VRM along with any one of the prescribed proofs of identity in original will also authorize the passenger to enter the platform on the day of journey and he/she will not be required to purchase platform ticket. ERS/VRM along with original ID proof will be required to be produced on demand of ticket checking staff on the platform.”

The Divisional Railway Manager, Tiruchi, P.V.Vaidialingam said, “We have already passed the notice for accepting VRMs with IDs as valid tickets. The rule is in place and all employees concerned have been issued circulars regarding this. Passengers can now use the ticket screenshot accompanied by the prescribed ID for ticket verification.”

Next time when you are in a hurry and are unable to take a printout, you can avoid paying fine by using a VRM. However, a valid original ID proof is a must in all cases to authenticate the ERS/VRM.

http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/article2434298.ece

Posted by Running Staff Solapur at 9/27/2011 01:27:00 am Labels: 0 comments

Tier 3 emissions standards drive locomotive evolution

22 September 2011

Tier 3 emissions standards drive locomotive evolution

USA: The introduction of EPA Tier 3 emissions standards for main line locomotives in January 2012 was clearly reflected in the variety of motive power on show at the Railway Interchange 2011 outdoor exhibition at CP's Humbolt Yard in Minneapolis on September 18-20.

Progress Rail Services was showing a purpose-built Tier 3 compliant version of the successful EMD SD70Ace locomotive, equipped with a modified 710G engine to meet the new regulations. It is also fitted with PTC onboard equipment and cab displays, with Progress saying most are now being delivered PTC-ready.

Progress Rail was also showing one of five PR30C demonstrators being used to meet the much stricter Tier 4 standards due to come into force in 2015. A rebuilt SD40-2, PRCX 3004 has been fitted with a Caterpillar 3516 engine, selective catalytic reduction exhaust cleaning equipment and a Zeit control system. The locomotive has recently been running with UP in California to achieve certification under the state's air quality regulations, and is now embarking on a further test programme to obtain full EPA certification. Progress has recently won an order to supply four Tier 4 compliant four-axle locos to an unspecified customer.

GE Transportation was showing one of its latest ES44AC locomotives, delivered to Union Pacific in August. The company has 15 pre-production Tier 3 compliant locomotives in test service with BNSF, but is still supplying Tier 2 units at present. It expects to switch to Tier 3 production in November ready for first deliveries in January. The company is also working towards Tier 4, which it says will be 'a significant challenge'.

Meanwhile, genset specialists NREC and RJ Corman Railpower both had examples of two and three engined shunting locomotives on display at Humbolt Yard. Most of these 2000 hp units are aimed at yard shunting and short haul operation.

Railpower's show locomotive had three Deutz powerpacks, but the company confirmed that it is developing a four-engined unit with Cummins engines. Rated at 3 000 hp, this is due to roll out before the end of the year and will be used on a regular heavy duty cycle on one of RJ Corman's regional rail operations.

http://www.railwaygazette.com/nc/news/single-view/view/tier-3-emissions-standards-drive-locomotive-evolution.html

Posted by Running Staff Solapur at 9/27/2011 01:21:00 am Labels: , 0 comments

Indian Railways to get its most powerful diesel locomotive WDG-5

Indian Railways to get its most powerful diesel locomotive WDG-5

Locomotive major Electro-Motive Diesel Monday said it has completed the design for a high-horsepower locomotive for the Indian Railways.

According to the company, the new design – WDG5 – would be developed into the most powerful diesel locomotive in the country with a power output of 5,500 bhp.

“This diesel locomotive has an output of 5,500 bhp, which will make it the strongest diesel locomotive ever to run on the Indian rail network,” the company said in a statement.

The company further said that the locomotive has a tractive effort of 560 kn and can pull more load at higher speeds with less emissions than engines which are currently in use.

“We have great confidence that the WDG5 will be the locomotive of tomorrow for Indian Railways,” said Glen Lehmann, chief marketing officer, international, Electro-Motive Diesel.

The design entails the usage of modern technologies like electronic fuel injection and more.

“It includes electronic fuel injection, radial grids and high adhesion, lightweight fabricated bogies,” Lehman said.

The interiors of the locomotive would have crew-friendly features and modern controls.

“It has modern driver interface and crew-friendly features, such as an air conditioned cab and toilet, which is another first for the Indian Railways’ fleet.”

The new design was completed in collaboration with the Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO) and Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW) of the Indian railways.

Currently, the company provides service support to Indian railways’ locomotive facilities at multiple locations.

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/transportation/railways/indian-railways-to-get-its-most-powerful-diesel-locomotive/articleshow/10126745.cms

Posted by Running Staff Solapur at 9/27/2011 12:56:00 am Labels: , 0 comments

26/09/2011

Advance Correction slip No 11 item 8 to G n SR 1999 Edition

Central Railway Running Staff please note that Advance Correction slip No. 11 item 08 (i) & (ii) to G&SR 1999 Edition circulated by COM/CRly vide LNo. TR/G&SR/Rev/101 dated 22/12/2010 circulated by SUR division late on 08/07/2011
GR 3.07(3) & (4) which was changed that when Distant Signal is:-
"Green (Proceed), block section ahead is clear, train is to pass run through the station via Main Line."
... kindly refer the note below that amendment will not be implemented till necessary Circuitry changes, which is not done yet on the SUR division.
Hence this ACS No 11 item 8 (i)&(ii) not to be implemented.
SMLokhande
NRMU4u

Posted by Running Staff Solapur at 9/26/2011 01:59:00 am 0 comments
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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.