Expert Group for Modernisation of Indian Railways Presents its Report to Minister of Railways

Expert Group for Modernisation of Indian Railways Presents its Report to Minister of Railways

Report Suggests a Total Funding of Rs. 822,671 Crore in Next Five Years
‘Mission Mode’ Approach for Focus Areas Suggested

The Expert Group for Modernisation of Indian Railways, constituted by the Ministry of Railways under the Chairmanship of Shri Sam Pitroada, Advisor to the Prime Minister, presented its report to the Minister of Railways, Shri Dinesh Trivedi, at a function, here today. The purpose of the Expert Group was to recommend ways and means to modernize Indian Railways to meet the challenges of economic growth, the aspirations of the common man, the needs of changing technology and the expanding market while at the same time ensuring adequate focus on addressing social and strategic requirements of the country in consonance with Indian Railways’ national aspirations. Present on the occasion among others were the Minister of State for Railways, Shri Bharatsinh Solanki, Chairman, Railway Board, Shri Vinay Mittal, Board Members and some of the members of the Expert Group. Addressing a gathering on the occasion, Shri Trivedi complemented all members of the Expert Group, especially Shri Pitroda for their invaluable contribution.

The other eminent members of the Expert Group, were Shri Deepak Parekh, Chairman, HDFC Bank, Shri M.S. Verma, former Chairman, State Bank of India, Shri G. Raghuram, Professor, IIM, Ahmedabad, Dr. Rajiv Lall, MD, IDFC, Shri Vinayak Chatterjee, Chairman, Feedback, Infrastructure Services Limited and Shri Ranjan Jain, Adviser (Infrastructure), Railway Board.
Shri Sam Pitroda made a presentation on the modernisation of Indian Railways through video conferencing from Chicago.
Some of the major recommendations of this Report are as follow:
· Modernisation of 19,000 kms. of existing tracks.
· Strengthening of 11,250 bridges to sustain higher load at higher speed.
· Eliminating all level crossings.
· Implementation of Automatic Block Signalling on A and B routes.
· Deployment of on board train protection system with cab signalling on all other routes
· Introduction of GSM based mobile train control communication system on A, B and C routes.
· Introduction of new generation locomotives – electric locomotive of 9000 and 12,000 HP and High horse power diesel locomotives of 5,500 HP.
· Introduction of high speed potential LHB coaches with 160/200 kmph.
· Introduction of train sets for high speed inter-city travel.
· Introduction of heavy haul freight bogies.
· Installation of green toilets on all passenger trains.
· Modernisation of 100 major stations.
· Development of 34 multi modal logistics.
· To set up real time Information System.
· Provision of internet access at 342 railway stations (58 A1 class and 284 at A class)
· Development of PPP models and policies in various areas of Railways to attract private investment to augment core capabilities such as stations and terminals, high speed railway lines, elevated rail corridor, private freight terminals, leasing of wagons, loco and coach manufacturing, captive power generation and renewable energy projects.
· Development of substantial indigenous capabilities to be a global leader, namely in State-of-the-art railway technologies and railway components and equipment for global markets.
· Establish Indian Institute of Railway Research with Centres of Excellence, develop Indian Standards, critical vendors and protocols fro Railways.
· The Implementation of ‘Mission Mode’ approach for all 15 focus areas, namely, track and bridges, signalling, rolling stock, stations and terminals PPPs. Land, dedicated freight corridors High Speed Trains, review of existing and proposed projects, ICT, indigenous development, safety, funding, human resource and organisation.
· Construction of Eastern and Western freight corridors.
· Construction of North-South, East-West, East-Coast and Southern Dedicated Freight Corridors covering 6,200 kilometres in next ten years.
· Construction of a High Speed railway line between Ahmedabad and Mumbai with Speed of 300 kmph.
· To offer graduate programme in Railway technology at IITs and Railway management at IIMs. Also review and restructure of existing training institutions.
· Re-organising Railway Board along business discipline and reflect Chairman as CEO.
· Empowering Zonal Railways in investment decision making along with accountability for return on capital, transport output, safety, and profitability.
· Revamping of accounting systems on business lines and create profit/cost centres.
· Appointing a ‘PPP Ombudsman’ to resole disputes.
· To constitute a Railways Tariff Regulatory Authority to provide a level playing field.
· Sources of total funding of Rs. 822,671 crore in the next five years will be Rs. 250,000 crore from Gross Budgetary Support, Rs. 201,805 crore from Internal generation, Rs. 101,000 crore from leasing/borrowings, Rs. 229,024 crore from PPPs Rs. 24,000 crore from dividend rebate and Rs. 16,842 crore from Road Safety Fund.
The Report of the Expert Group is available on Indian Railways’ official website i.e. www.indianrailways.gov.in
Source: PIB

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High Level Safety Review Committee Presents its Report to Minister of Railways

High Level Safety Review Committee
Presents its Report to Minister of
Railways
Safety Accorded Highest Priority;
Dinesh Trivedi
High Level Safety Review
Committee, constituted by the Ministry
of Railways under the Chairmanship of
Dr. Anil Kakodkar, presented its report
to the Minister of Railways, Shri Dinesh
Trivedi, at a function, here today.
Addressing a gathering on the occasion,
Shri Trivedi complemented all
members of the Committee especially
Dr Kakodkar for giving their time and
expertise in preparing the report. Shri
Trivedi said passengers’ safety is given
highest priority by the Indian Railways.
The committee comprising of eminent
persons/experts in technical and high
end technology related fields with
experience and expertise in a
managing innovation in technology
and change was constituted in
September 2011 to provide a valuable
independent outsiders’ view in respect
of the system and protocols. Present
on the occasion among others were
Chairman, Railway Board, Shri Vinay
Mittal, Board Members and three
members of the new committee.
The Committee, headed by Dr.
Anil Kakodkar, Former Chairman of
Atomic Energy Commission, was
assisted by Dr. N. Vedachalam of
Vikram Sarabhai Space Center,
Thiruvananthapuram, Prof. Sanjay
Dhande, Director IIT Kanpur and Sh.
G.P. Srivastava Director E&I Group,
Bhabha Atomic Research Centre. Shri
E. Sreedharan, Managing Director,
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation acted as
the Advisor to the Committee.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr.
Kakodkar said that though data of
consequential train accident over the
years on has been showing declining
trend despite phenomenal growth of
traffic, safety on Indian Railways
remains to be a mater of serious
concern. He said that while preparing
this Report, the Committee held
interactions and meetings with
Divisions, Zones, Railway Board, RDSO,
Commissioner of Railway Safety, some
retired railway officials and
representatives of recognized staff
federations. He said that the
Committee members also visited some
of the Zonal Railways for having the
first hand experience of the field
conditions and also invited suggestions
for general public through Railways’
official website. He said that a total of
53 suggestions were received from
Railway personnel and general public
which have been appropriately
considered by the Committee. Dr.
Kakodkar said that in the process, the
Committee noted that Railway officials
at all levels are dedicated, committed
and have deep passion to work.
A presentation was made on
the occasion by Committee. Some of
the major recommendations of this
Report are as follow:
· Implementation of
Advance Signalling
System through Special
Purpose Vehicle and an
expert group for
technical issue with an
estimated cost of Rs.
20,000 crore for 19000
route kilometers on
trunk route.
· Elimination of All
Level Crossings
(manned and
unmanned both) with
an estimated coast of
Rs. 50,000 crore over
five years.
· All new coaches to be
only of LHB design
which are much safer
for present speeds and
train lengths, with a
total cost of Rs. 10,000
crore over five years.
· Maintenance of safety
related infrastructural
and other items with
total cost of Rs. 20000
crore.
· The total financial
implication over the
five year period would
be Rs 100,000 crore.
· The committee also
suggested mode of
funding, which includes
safety cess on
passengers, deferred
dividend, road cess,
matching grant by the
Centre.
The Report of the High
Level Safety Committee is
available on Indian
Railways’ official website
i.e.
www.indianrailways.gov.in