Brief on the

visit of

Shri AshwaniLohani

Chairman

Railway Board

2nd June, 2018

SIGNAL DIRECTORATE
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1. FUNCTIONS OF THE DIRECTORATE
 Design, development &standardisation of Signalling & Safety equipments.
 Adaptation & absorption of emerging software embedded technologies.
 Investigation, analysis & remedial measures of specific field problems
referred byZonal Railways / Railways Board.
 Improving reliability of signalling equipments.
 Providing technical assistance/guidance to Zonal Railways.
 Vendor development.
 Testing of signalling items for vendor development & investigation. Issue,
review & revision of specifications, Test formats & STRs.
 Issue of Pre-Commissioning Check Lists for vital signalling equipments.

2. ORGANISATION CHART OF SIGNAL DIRECTORATE

SANDEEP MATHUR
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (CO-ORDINATION)/SIGNAL

ANURAG GOYAL
EDSIG

S.N. RAM M.M. WARIS Transferred to A.K.Singh

JDSIG-I JDSIG-III SHRESTHA DSIG-VIII
DSIG-IV

Ajay Verma G.PAVAN Hari Ohm

DSIG-II KUMAR Kushwaha
DSIG-V DSIG-VI

3. SIGNAL TESTING LABORATORY

An Advance Signalling Lab has been set up in the Signalling Lab. Here working
systems including TCAS, EI, Digital Axle Counter, MSDAC, BPAC using UFSBI, etc.
are available. In addition, there is a modern signaling lab where equipments
developed by RDSO such as signaling relay, power supply equipment etc. have also
been displayed. This centre is being used for various testing at developmental
stages and for further improvements in the designs of various signalling systems.
Training for newly inducted inspectors is also imparted in this center.

Electronic Interlocking Advance Signalling Lab

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Signal Testing Laboratory undertake testing of all types of signalling equipments
involving safety such as Signalling Relays, Block Instruments, Power Supply
Equipments, Point Machines, Signalling Cables, Electromechanical Signalling
Equipments/Components, Modern Signaling equipments, etc.

There is an exclusive section for environmental testing equipped with range of

climatic test facilities as per IS: 9000. These include programmable environmental
(heat & humidity), dry heat, cold, mould growth, salt mist spray, dust, rain chambers
etc.

Environmental Section

The laboratory is equipped with full testing facilities for Power Supply Equipment
(Battery Charger, DC-DC Converter, Transformer etc.), LED Signal, Relays (Metal to
Carbon & Metal to Metal contact type). The laboratory is also equipped for testing of
electronic and microprocessor based equipments like Electronic Interlocking, Data
Loggers, Axle Counters, Block Interface for optic fibre cable, LED Signals, Audio
Frequency Track Circuits, Electronic Timers, Electronic Flashers, etc.

Modern Signaling Hall Axle Counter Testing Setup

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 Signal laboratory is also equipped for testing of all types of electromechanical
signalling equipment like Point Machines, Electric Key Transmitters, SM’s Slide
Frames, Primary Cells, all types of signalling cables and track fittings related to
signalling gears. There is a small signalling yard adjacent to laboratory having four
turnouts including thick-web high-speed turnout. The laboratory is provided with
requisite facilities of conducting type tests including performance, endurance tests
on all above types of signaling equipment.

Block Instrument Testing Setup Cable Testing Equipments

In addition to above, regular type tests and investigations are conducted on all
the above types of signal equipment.

FACILITIES

Environmental Testing

The following test chambers are available to carry out testing as per requirement
of IS: 9000: -

 Programmable Environmental
Test Chamber (Temp. &
Humidity)
 Dry heat chamber
 Cold chamber
 Rain chamber
 Salt mist spray chamber
 Dust chamber
 Mould growth chamber
 Recovery chamber

Programmable Environmental
Test Chamber

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Test and Measuring instruments

Important test and measuring instrument used for testing of various signalling
items available in the lab are as under:-

 Chromameter
 Power Harmonics analyzer
 Digital Storage Oscilloscope
 Automatic Relay Testing Jig
 Electrical & electronic load
 High voltage tester
 Insulation resistance meter
 Cable testing equipments
 High Precision Digital Multimeters
 Power supplies
 Tensile Strength testing machines
 Automatic Pneumatic based life testing equipment for DLBI & EKT

LED Signals
Testing facilities are available for measurement
of colour coordinates and luminance by using
Chromameter setup of all aspects of LED
signals.

Chromameter
Relay Performance and Endurance Testing
Facilities for testing of all types of
signaling relays including line
relays, track relay, lamp proving
relays and point contactor relays
area available. Test benches for
measurement of all operating
parameters like pickup, drop-away,
voltage/time, contact resistance,
contact pressure, contact bounce
time etc. are provided for
expeditious completion of type
tests. Endurance test set-ups for
testing of relay for 10 lakh
operations are also available for all
types of plug-in type relays.
Endurance Test Setup for Relays

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Power Supply Equipment Testing

Facilities for High voltage test, induced high voltage test, performance test, endurance
test are available for all types of power supply equipment like Battery Charger, DC-DC
Converter, Transformer etc. used in Railway Signalling

Cable Testing Power Supply Section

The following test facilities for underground Signalling cables (including axle counter
cables) and indoor PVC cables/wires are available: -

i) Elongation and tensile strength

testing,
ii) Thermal stability test.
iii) Ageing test.
iv) Melt flow index test.
v) AC/DC High voltage water
immersion test.
vi) Measurement of insulation
resistance (dry & wet),
conductor resistance, specific
gravity etc.

Electro-Mechanical Equipment Testing

The type test facilities including set up for endurance/performance test for the
following electromechanical safety signalling equipment are available:-

i) Point machine
ii) Signal machine
iii) Electrical point detector
iv) SM’s slide frame endurance
v) Lever locks
vi) Circuit controllers
vii) Block instruments
viii) Electric signal reversers
ix) Electric key transmitter
Automatic Life Cycle Tester
(Mechanical)

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 Miscellaneous items

Other signalling items like PBT terminals, electric filament switching unit,
choke etc. are also tested regularly in the laboratory.

Performance
Following number of tests have been carried out at Signalling Lab during the
period mentioned in the table:-

2015-16 2016-17 2017-18

Up to 31.03.2018
Initial/Development 28 21 37
Maintenance Type Test 1 0 1
Investigation Tests 6 9 13
Acceptance 2 2 0
Climatic Test 22 19 42

Total 59 51 93

100 93
90
Initail/Development
80
70 Maintenance
59
60 51 Investigation
50
40 Acceptance
30 Climatic
20
total
10
0
2015-16 2016-17 2017-18

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4. ON GOING DEVELOPMENTS

4.1 Development of Train Collision Avoidance System (TCAS):

 Train Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) is meant to provide protection by

 Preventing trains to pass signal at Danger (Red),

 Preventing trains to pass at excessive speed over turnouts / Speed
restrictions and
 To avoid the situation in which more than one trains are on the same
track to cause collision, in case operations are not able to control so.

 Train Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) also provides assistance to Loco

Pilots by means of real-time display of signal aspects in Loco Pilot’s cab. It
is based on the determination of location of Trains through distance
traversed from RFID tags installed on track and transmission of signalling
related information from Stationary Unit such as Station Interlocking.

Brief History:

 The specification for the first phase i.e. Absolute Block System were
drafted as RDSO/SPN/196/2012 Version 3.1.1 through the process of EOI
in the year 2011-12.
 In the year 2012-13, the Concept Field Trial has been conducted (in Oct-
2012) in Secunderabad Division of SC Railway.
 Based on successful Concept field trial, tender to undertake trials on 250
km. section, was opened on 15.01.2013 in which 08 firms participated. By
end of 2012-13, few agencies have been able to develop lab demo models.
 Trials in Lingampalli- Vikarabad- Wadi- Bidar Section of SC Railway
have been taken up for further development of TCAS.
 Initially two field trials were conducted, first trial from 29.08.2013 to
05.09.2013 and the
 Second trial from 24.09.2013 to 30.09.2013.
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  During Trial basic inter-operability between two vendors was tested
successfully involving loco equipped of M/s Medha equipment could inter-
operated in the station provided with RFID tag and station equipment of
M/s Kernex and vice versa.
 It was also possible to test basic functionality of equipment developed by
both the vendors including display of signal aspect, movement authority,
target speed and distance etc. in the locomotive.
 Purchase Order for Contract Package-A & B was placed in June 2013 to
M/s Medha and M/s Kernex and for Contract Package ‘C’, was placed in
November 2013 to M/s HBL for development of Train Collision Avoidance
System.

Current Status:

 The field trials are underway in 250 KM section in Secunderabad division of

South Central Railway.

 The RDSO specification for Train Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) No.
RDSO/SPN/196/2012, Version 3.2 dated 17.05.2017 was updated to
resolve the issues observed during these field trials.

 Brake Interface Unit was developed by all the three firms.

 The development of Package ‘A’ firm is completed including ISA

certification.The firm is approved for development orders for speeds up to
110KMPH speed in absolute block section.

 The development of Package ‘C’ firm is completed and the

Independent Safety assessment certification is expected by
October’2018.

 The development of Package ‘B’ firm is going to take another two to three
months from now.

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 Future Planning:

 Railway board has permitted conceptual TCAS field trials with E70 & CCB
type brake interfaced Locos (WAP-5) with speeds up to 160 KMPH at
BAAD station in Delhi-Agra section of Agra Division of North Central
Railway.

 Preliminary interface scheme for WAP-5 locomotives equipped with

CCB/E70 have been decided in association with Loco directorate of RDSO
and OEMs.

 TCAS installation in loco no 30107/WAP-5 with CCB type brake interface is

completed at Electric Loco Shed/ Ghaziabad. Installation of Stationary
TCAS at BAAD station has been completed in coordination with NR and
NCR. Field trial with Light Engines for speeds up to 140 Kmph is conducted
successfully by Package ‘A’ firm.

 Exclusive field trials for Auto-section are to be planned in Sanathnagar-

Lingampalli Section of Secunderabad Division on SCR.

4.2 Development of Train Protection & Warning system:

 Train Protection & Warning System (TPWS) is a continuous supervision

system based on ETCS Level -1 that –

 Provides safety in train operations by dynamically monitoring the

speed of the train against specified limits.
 Eliminates risks arising due to cases of Signal Passing at Danger
(SPAD). The speed limits are specified dynamically based on
signal aspect, route to be followed, sectional speed limits,
permanent speed restrictions etc.
 Internationally proven system, with multi-vendor operability.

 Till Oct 2017, the system has already been commissioned on around 330
route kilometers of Chennai-Gumudipundi section of Southern Railway,
HazratNizamuddin -Agra section of North Central Railway and Metro
Kolkata.

 Technical Advisory Note for implementation of TPWS for newly

sanctioned works was issued on 30.03.2016.
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  The existing specification of TPWS has been revised and finalized as
RDSO/SPN/183/2016, Version 3.0 based on the field inputs received
on 18.11.2016.

 Presently, Zonal Railways are implementing the same on 3690 KM on

Delhi-Mumbai, Delhi-Howrah and Mumbai-Chennai Sections of IR.
RDSO is assisting Zonal Railways in pre-bid process.

4.3 Development of Advanced Auxiliary warning system (AAWS):

 Advanced Auxiliary Warning System(AAWS) provides following functions:

 Providing train protection functions similar to AWS system in use

in Mumbai suburban section.
 Be interoperable with existing AWS system in Mumbai suburban
section including use of same driver interface as existing.
 It is a microprocessor based control system, which continuously monitors
the speed, direction of travel, distance travelled, aspect of the signal
passed and alertness of the motorman and thus increases the safety of
railway system.

 It is a safety device preventing the unsafe situation due to the human

failure.It compels the motorman to obey the aspect of the signal and
maintain the correct speed. If it is not well acknowledged with in time
AWS decelerates the train and applies brake to stop train.

 AWS (OEM M/s Siemens) is installed on Mumbai suburban section

for preventing SPAD. M/s Siemens informed that due to obsolescence of
some of the components, it will not be possible to support on-board
equipment. Thus, RDSO started working on development of Indigenous
Advanced Auxiliary warning system (AAWS) through EOI.
 The specification RDSO/SPN/213 Ver. (1.0) of AAWS was finalized in
2014.
 A new vendor M/s Medha has been approved for onboard system of
AAWS on 18.09.2015. For track side equipment, the process of approval
is also ongoing.
 The type testing of M/s Siemens modified prototype system to suit AAWS
specification is completed and is under advance stage of approval
process.

4.4 Fog Pilot Assistance System (Fog PASS):

This is low-cost, portable equipment (Tiffin-box size, 1.5 kg, Battery powered) to
be carried by Loco Pilot while taking over duty-charge. It provides on-board real-
time information (Display as well as voice guidance) to Loco Pilot regarding
Location of fixed landmarks such as Signals, LC Gates etc. in advance to be
used particularly in foggy weather. Driver has to watch the landmark as per
operating procedure. Driver has to get Signal Aspect (Red / Yellow / Green) etc.
from physical trackside signals.

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 It displays approach indications of
next three approaching fixed
landmarks such as Main Line
Signals, Level Crossing Gates,
Neutral Sections, Speed
Restrictions, Stations etc.
accompanied with voice message at
~ 500m on approach.
Presently, approximately 5200 no.
of equipments have been supplied
and working in Railways.

4.5 Failsafe Networked Multiplexer (FN mux)

 Failsafe Networked Multiplexer (FN mux) covers the technical and

operational requirements for exchanging both vital and non-vital signaling
information using dual redundant OFC/Primary radio communication
media to replace signaling cables. It shall have safety integrity level of
4 and will be used for vital signaling functions that can be used for
proving, control and interlocking.

 FN mux will reduce the copper cable used in signalling at station and
block and increase in redundancy due to availability of alternate path.
Reduction in cost and time of outdoor work shall be possible.

 RDSO is working on development of FN mux. In the meantime it has

been observed that these are commercially available which are SIL4
certified and meets the functional requirements of FN mux. Accordingly
specification has been modified and draft specification
RDSO/SPN/211/2017 Ver. d3 has been uploaded on website on
17.10.2017 for comments. Based on comments received and their
scrutiny, reason document is under preparation.

4.6 Modelling and validation of interlocking for railway signalling systems:

 MoU was signed between RDSO & IIT/ KGP, work is progressing in
mutual discussions between IIT/KGP and RDSO.

 With this model, conversion and verification of safety rules for signalling
system based on yard plan, control table and generic signalling circuits
shall be possible.
 Model for equations for given yard for use of application data for EI to be
generated and verification of above model to check safety aspect by
verifying parallel, conflicting movement and control of points etc. shall be
possible. Later in next phase, this tool will be used for generating verified
application data for EI.

4.7 Development of Capacity Optimization & Simulation Tool (COST):

 The development comprises of design of basic software tool for
computation of line capacity of any Indian Railway section taking into
consideration of various parameters like type of block working, block
length, signal spacing, speed restrictions, and other parameters that would
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 have an effect on line capacity. The tool would assess the extent to which
section line capacity could be increased and quantify the impact of each
capacity enhancement.

 The tool would be used for examining the effect on line capacity for –

 Technological improvements like Intermediate Block Signalling,

introduction of new stations, doubling/tripling/quadrupling, etc.
 Changes in operational patterns like using mix of goods and passenger
trains, various loco load combinations, intelligent speed adaptation,
etc. The tool would assess the extent to which section line capacity
could be increased and quantify the impact of each capacity
enhancement.
 Tool has been developed by IIT/Mumbai. A copy of latest version tool
has been submitted by IIT/Mumbai and same is under evaluation with
Traffic DTE, RDSO.

4.8 Automatic Fire Detection and Suppression System:

 Specifications for Automatic Fire Detection and Alarm System were

approved in November 2016. Four vendors have applied for registration.
M/s Honeywell India International Pvt limited and M/s. Ravel Electronics
are expected to be approved by December’2018, M/s. Siemens would be
approved by January’2019. The progress of fourth firm is not appreciable.

 Final draft specifications for Automatic Fire Detection and Suppression

System are developed. The final draft specification has been issued to all
Zonal Railways after approval from Railway Board on 07.12.2017.

5. COMPLETED DEVELOPMENTS

5.1 Indigenous development of Electronic Interlocking:

 M/s Medha, Hyderabad has developing
improved MEI634, 2 out of 2 indigenous
Electronic Interlocking under the guidance
of RDSO. Parallel field trial has been
completed at Bibinagar station of S.C.
Railway. The case is at the stage of type
testing.
 M/s HBL Power Systems (P) Ltd.,
Hyderabad isdeveloping 2 out of 3
indigenous Electronic Interlocking under the
guidance of RDSO model name EIS_2003.

5.2 LED Signals:

Development of Integrated Type of LED Signal Lamps for Main Signals:

With a view to have more reliability and easy interchangeability of LED signals of
various makes, integrated type of LED signals have been developed. Reliability
improvement measures have been added in these newly developed signals.
Adequate field trials have been done after prototype evaluations. 6 vendors are
now approved and 5 firms are under approval.
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 During CSTE conference held on 24 & 25 Nov.2017 in Secunderabad,
performance of integrated LED signal and conventional LED signal has been
discussed in detail. Performance of Integrated LED signal is found better hence it
is recommended to continue integrated Main LED signal as per
RDSO/SPN/199/2010 Ver. 1.0 as single specification for Main LED signal.Once
approval of SSC meeting is received from Railway Board, the same will be
implemented.

5.3 Solid State Block Proving by Axle Counter (Digital):

This replaces conventional block instruments. SSBPAC (D) is a microprocessor
based system used for exchanging signaling information between two stations
forming a block section. It controls signaling of block section through a block
panel. Objective of the system is to provide interlocking functions of block
signaling according to approved method of working, ensuring high degree of
safety, availability & reliability. This system is suitable to work on OFC also. One
source M/s Efftronics, Vijayawada has approved under list of developmental
orders. In addition M/s Medha, Hyderabad is also approved for double line
system. Their single line system is under standalone trial.

5.4 Non Metallic Colour Light Signal Units for LED Signals:
Railways have been using cast iron based colour light signal units for long time.
These are quite bulky and are difficult to handle during installation and
maintenance. Light weight colour light signal units have been developed using
Fiber Re-enforced Plastic (FRP) materials which are much easier to handle as
compared to metallic units. Modifications to suit LED signals have been done in
the specification. Recently, specification for such housing for signals other than
main signals has also been developed and existing vendor has been approved
for revised specification after evaluation of their improved sample. At present 3
vendors are approved and samples of 3 more vendors are under advance
stage of evaluation.

5.5 Development of Fuse Auto Changeover System (FACS):

In any signaling installation, each relay circuit has a fuse which plays a very vital
role in the signaling circuit. While blowing a fuse in case of any short circuit
condition protects the circuit, a considerable no. of fuse blowing occurs due to
other reasons like transient etc. With the intention of reducing down time and to
monitor the status of various fuses, a new specification for Fuse Auto
changeover system has been developed. The system has one standby fuse for
every signaling fuse. The standby fuse automatically comes in signalling circuit in
case the main fuse is blown. Provision for status monitoring both for main as well
as standby fuse has been done in the system. Remote audio visual extension of
alarm is also extended for immediate attention of the maintenance personnel.
Provision for sending SMS separately for main and standby fuse blown events to
designated GSM numbers is also made.

So far 06 vendors have been approved and 03 vendors are in process of

registration.

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6. RELIABILITY IMPROVEMENT MEASURES

6.1 Digital Axle Counter (DAC):

 Trials for E1 based communication on OFC for CEL/SSDAC is under

implementation in SER & NR.
 Modified software (S007) for CEL make SSDAC to improve tolerance to
intermittent faults has been approved in September 2017 for uses over Indian
Railways.M/s CEL was advised to initially concentrate on those Railways
(NR, NER, ER & SER) where failures are high. The progress is being
monitored.In the last review it was noted that the replacement of modified
software is completed in 5800 sections out of 6100 sections.
 Parallel field trial of Modified software (S003) of M/s G.G.Tronics is
completed on 20.01.2018.Reports are being submitted to ISA for its
evaluation.
 Technical advisory Note no. 6001 for Wiring Disciplines and TAN 7005 for
lightning protection measures has been issued for implementation.
 Strict compliance to Pre Commissioning checklist and OEM’s certification
requirement before commissioning made mandatory for all installations.
 Continuous technical audits of critical installations by OEM for identifying
deficiencies and rectification.

6.2 Electronic Interlocking:

 Guidelines issued regarding Technical System Application Approval (TSAA)

for Electronic Interlocking Installation for better reliability.
 Guideline is issued regarding minor modification /Alteration in the application
software of Microlok-II, VLM6 & MEI633 Electronic Interlocking.
 Up gradation to executive software version 3.2 for Microlok-II (stability
improvement).
 Up gradation to executive software version 4.0 for WESTRACE
(Communication improvement).
 Circulation of maintenance organization with details of persons to be
contacted.
 Complete maintenance and diagnostic handbook for all approved EIs.
 Technical approval for all new commissioning more than 100 routes by
RDSO.
 The revision of speciation No. RDSO/SPN/192/2017, for Electronic
Interlocking is under finalization.
 M/s KYOSAN K5BMC Electronic Interlocking upgraded software without
journal module for improved interface to Data Logger and reduction in EI
cards.
 Improved power supply card of Siemens EI (PSU mod C) are replaced at
effected stations by OEM to mitigate C zero error reported by various
railways.

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6.3 Metal to Carbon Relays:

Action Taken by RDSO to reduce cases of High Contact resistance

problems which are probably owing to following-

 Material Capability –Types of Silver Carbon

 Particle Contamination – During Assembly and internal components
 Silicon Migration –Cleaning Fluids
 Handling/Storage –Humidity, Dust,Sulphation and Transport
 Silver Oxidisation –Aged Relays,Operating Environments and Carbon
Build-up/deposits
 Application Design – Long Strings/Dry Switching

(i) IMPORTED SIG CONTACT

 During SIG Contact manufacturing, silver impregnation in graphite is

done through vacuum impregnation process in 25 consecutive cycles.
Silver electroplating process is the most vulnerable process from the
angle of injection of impurities as potassium cyanide (KCN) is used as
catalyst for bonding of silver to graphite surface.
 In Morgan technology, Silver is impregnated through pressure
impregnation process in one go. Copper spray is used in place of
silver electroplating process, thus eliminating possibilities of
impurities on the mating surface.
 M/s CGL supplied 100 no. of QN1 (8F/8B) relays in Western Railway,
Ratlam Division on 29.11. 2012. Two relays failed due to high contact
resistance problem dated 28/11/13 & on dated 25/12/15 respectively.

(ii) ELECTROPLATING PROCESS WITH SILVER SPUTTERING FOR SIG

CONTACT.

 Silver sputtering process is done using pure silver in clean

environment like vacuum.
 M/s Advance Tech submitted SIG on 01/06/17 to PTJ Workshop and
CGL. Podanur Workshop sent relays on dated 09/11/17 to RDSO for
testing and same is ongoing.
 However CGL has indicated some problems regarding solder- ability
and yet to submit the relays to RDSO whereas sample submitted by
Podanur workshop failed in testing.

(iii) 6R SILVER CONTACT IN PLACE OF EXISTING 19R

 Permission was given to M/s CGL on 09.03.12 for 5000 relays with 6R
silver contact in place of 19R. Thus reducing the surface area of
contact and increasing current density. High current density will ensure
self-cleaning/flashing of the contact surface and in turn ensure
minimum contact resistance at the junction.

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  Firm supplied relay to NER and after satisfactory performance received
from NER, firm was approved for regular production of relay with 6R
silver contact on dated 05.08.14.

(iv) BIMETALLIC SILVER CONTACT IN PLACE OF SILVER CONTACT

 M/s Pure Carbon Pvt. Ltd, Kolkatasupplied Bimetallic cylindrical

shaped Silver Contact (Nickel Silver with Silver tip) in place of Silver
contact.
 M/S WSF, Kolkata manufactured 50 relays with these welded line
contact and supplied to ER. Eastern Railway stated that the
performance of relay is satisfactory since its installation in 2011.
 M/s Pure Carbon, Kolkata agreed to install manufacturing unit with
following constraints:-Require minimum order of 8 lakh no. of
assemblies for 50,000 no. of relays.

(v) During IREE seminar Mors-smitt, UK displayed his relays

 He gave presentation in Railway Board on 04/12/17 and was ready to

indegination.
 Proposal for inclusion of relays in cross approval with provenness
crieteria was approved by Railway board on 03/08/18.
 Now firm has been asked to apply under cross approval policy.

(vi) Development of SIG contact with Copper spray with Indian vendor is under
progress for testing and trial.

6.4 Signalling Cable:

• STR version 3 for signalling cable was issued.

• Standard practice for “Laying of Signalling Cable”has been Issued.

• XLPE insulated Signalling cable developed and tested. Draft Amendment

no. 1to IRS S 63/2014 issued for purpose of trials in Zonal Railways. No
Railways have given a feedback on same.

• During discussion in 85th SSC it is suggested that trial of XLPE cable at 2-

3 wayside station in branch line may be conducted to access its
performance.

6.5 Electric Lifting Barrier

As per 84th Signal Standard Committee (SSC) recommendation that “each zonal
S&T workshop shall manufacture 20 booms (10 sets) of rectangular stainless
steel and the concerned railway shall get them installed at busy level crossing
gates for field trial”.the proposed drawings for rectangular Austenitic stainless

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 steel boom Grade EN 1.4372/ASTM UNS S20100 (with properties of slightly
lower density, higher structural strength, high corrosion resistance, higher
percentage elongation and also available in sheet forms for fabrication of
booms) after consultation with M&C Directorate has been developed and have
been circulated on 30/10/2017 to zonal Railways and workshops.

7. IMPORTANT ACTIVITIES IN HAND

7.1 Typical Drawing for S&T Service Building

As per Railway Board approved 85th SSC recommendations,Typical Drawing for

S&T service building suitable up to 100 routes was sent for approval of Railway
Board on 04.04.2018.

7.2 Development of additional vendors for EI, Data Logger & DAC:

EI –under SPN 192 four Vendors (5 models) are presently approved and One
vendor is approved for supply of spares only.
Under 203 only one firm i.e. M/s Siemens MK-II is approved for field trial for Big
yard.
One indigenous vendor (Medha with improved model MEI-634) under SPN 192
is under process of approval.

Further 3 vendors under cross acceptance (Kyosan & M/s Safe-connect) for
Bigyard EI (SPN 203) and M/s Safe-connect for SPN 192 are under process of
approval.

Data Logger –Four vendors are approved and one existing vendor has been
temporarily delisted (CGL). One more vendors i.e. VTL Electronics (under Type
test), is under process of approval.

SSDAC –Three indigenous vendors are presently approved. Two vendors (M/s
Insys Digital Systems & M/s HBL Power Systems, Hyderabad) have applied
under indigenous development and they have been given permission to
manufacture prototype sample. One vendor (M/s Frauscher India) has also
registered under cross approval.

MSDAC –Three vendors are approved under cross approval. The indigenous
development in association with M/s CEL has been completed and approved for
list of RDSO Vendors in developmental items.

Three more vendors (One Indigenous M/s G.G. Tronicsand Two vendors- M/s
Siemens for other Variants, & M/s Sigma, Kolkata under cross approval) have
also applied.

M/s. Medha, Hyderabad for the item MSDAC has approved for limited supply.
Permission for parallel trial to M/s GG Tronics has been given.

7.3 Development of sources for BPAC using UFSBI:

(i) M/s.Deltron and Webfil are approved sources

(ii) M/s. DCC, Kolkata approved for list of developmental orders.
(iii) M/s. CEL& Signal Workshop approved for limited supply.
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7.4 Monitoring of indigenization status of vendors approved on cross
acceptance basis:

SSDAC –Based on request of M/s Eldyne and the revised cross approval policy,
M/s Eldynehad submitted prototype sample for type testing,which has been
completed.

MSDAC – M/s Siemens based on cross approval policy of 2015 havecompletely

indigenization under 70% policy to supply systems with imported VESBA card.

Based on request of M/s Eldyne and the revised cross approval policy, M/s
Eldyne had been asked to submit prototype sample for type testing. Submitted
sample failed in Climatic test. Type testing of Modified sample with new CPU
card is completed.

EIectronic Interlocking –M/s SRAPL (VLM-6) & M/s Ansaldo have done 100%
indigenization & both have been type tested. M/s Kyosan completed 72%
indigenisation, M/s SRAPL (MK-II) has completed 100% Indigenization.

7.5 IP-67 compliant point motors:

A draft specification has been developed for IP-67 compliant point motors for use
in point machines so that these may not be affected due to water. Vendors have
been asked to modify existing point motors to make them IP-67 complaint. One
vendor has developed it so far and the motor has been tested for proper
functionality after keeping it in submerged condition for 24 hours. 5 such motors
have been given to Western Railway for installation and performance
assessment. Further trial of 3 such motors in Northern Railway and 2 in
N.F.Railway is planned.

7.6 400V AC immunized point motors:

So far, point motors with 160 V AC immunizations are in use over IR. In view of
requirements of higher AC immunity in point motors for long rage operation,
increase in immunization level of point motors is under consideration. All existing
vendors were advised to work in this direction. M/s. Globe Scott has been
approved for supply of 400V AC immunized point motors, other firms are being
chased to submit their sample for testing.

8. ASSISTANCE REQUIRED

8.1 Posting of officers to RDSO, Lucknow.

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