Sub:Guntakal Division – Doubling of track between Guntakal – Kalluru Jn (41

Kms) – Proposed Yard arrangements at Venkatampalli station yard–

Condonation of Infringing Gradients – reg.
JUSTIFICATION
Doubling of BG line between Guntakal – Kalluru Jn (41.00 Kms) is
included vide item no. 41 of 2015-16 under Doublings under demand no. 16. With
an anticipated cost of Rs. 400.00 Crs.

The detailed estimate is sanctioned by Railway Board vide letter no. F.No.
2015/W-2/SCR/DL/DPR/39 dated 29.12.2015 at a total cost of Rs.323.09 Cr.

The existing actual yard gradients at site is 1 in 260 from Ch:

257799/Ch:541.00(KLU end ) to Ch: 259175m/Ch: 835m (GTL end) Exg. Main
line / Proposed DN main line for which CRS/SC condonaton obtained during gauge
conversion of Guntakal – Kalluru line.
The yard plan has been finalised with provision of extra cross over on the
KLU end and GTL end to have entry in to the existing VPL Yard. The proposed
gradients in the yard are same as that of the existing gradients.
Keeping in view of the guide lines in force and to minimise block working in
the Double line section and busy Route, cost and also to suite the grades of existing
lines as the new line to be connected with cross over, the grades in Venkatampalle
(VPL)yard for the above doubling of BG line is planned.
As per Railway Board guide lines, when the gradients steeper than 1 in
400and up to 1 in 260 in yard limits are to be condoned by CRS. The feasibility for
regarding the proposed gradients not steeper than 1 in 400 has been studied and
gradients planned to be provided is 1 in 260 from Ch: 257799/Ch.541.00m (KLU
end) to Ch: 259175m/Ch.835(GTL end) for proposed UP line. The gradient on the
existing lines/ Proposed DN line for 1 in 260 from Ch: 257799 .00m on KLU end
to Ch: 259175m on GTL end i.e same as that existing gradients and already
condoned by CRS/SCC/SC vide Sanction No. W1/09/09-10 dated 25.5.2009 except
for proposed Up main BG Line under construction.
The other alternative available to keep gradient not steeper than 1 in 400, to
provide 1 in 400 in place of existing1 in 260 grade in VPL yard. By providing 1 in
400 gradient in place of exg. 260 grade, there will be a requirement of lowering of
existing DN main line track by 0.327m for a length of 1176m including Minor
Bridge No. 27 of 4x3.05m RCC slab at Ch:258967.171m on exg. DN & UP Main
Line. Lowering the Main line which is busy line by for a length of 1.17 Kms
involving minor bridge with 3 spans of 3.10m span is not practically possible
without affecting traffic as this line is passing with heavy mineral loads
continuously.
 Keeping in view of the above, the following infringing gradients proposed in
the yard limits of Kadapa yard.
Sl.No. Location Infringing Remarks
Gradient
1. Venkatampalli yard for exg.DN 1 in 260 Already
Main line From Ch: 257799.00m to Condoned by
Ch: 259175.00m CRS/SCC/SC
vide Sanction
No. W1/09/09-
10 dated
25.5.2009
5. Venkatampalli yard for proposed 1 in 260 Condonation to
UP main line From Ch: 257799.00m be obtained
to Ch: 259175.00m from
CRS/SCC/SC
Alternative:
As an alternative to provide not steeper than 1 in 400 gradients in the yard
limits the following works / cost given below.
The details of estimated cost for the above mentioned works
1. Extension of Bridge No. 27 =Rs. 50.00Lakhs
2. Raising of exg. all lines in 5 stages for 1170 TRM
(112500 cum x 200.00) =Rs.225.00Lakhs
3. Supplying and Dumping of ballast 4x2500 Cum @ Rs.928/m3=Rs. 92.80 Lakhs
4. Machine packing 1km @ Rs. 45000 per km.(4x1.17 Kms) =Rs. 2.70 Lakhs
5. Replacement of damaged fittings LS =Rs. 5.00 Lakhs
6. Cost of detention due to C/O
(4Monthx30x15Minx20Trains) x 20 x Rs.13 Lakhs =Rs.325.00 Lakhs
60 x 24
7. PF work on exg lines work LS =Rs.150.00 Lakhs
8. Other miscellaneous works LS =Rs. 50.00 Lakhs
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Total cost =Rs. 900.50Lakhs
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More than the cost, track regrading to be under running traffic, this may lead
to unsafe condition and accident prone. In addition traffic will run at restricted
speed for a period of 4 months. During these four months all the traffic has to pass
under Stop Dead and Proceed with S.R of 20 Kmph. This will affect the
punctuality of trains very badly because of heavy traffic and prestigious trains line
Rajadhani express , Doronto express and goods traffic towards Guntakal / Wadi.
 Due to above difficulties, it is proposed to obtain condonation for the
infringing gradients of 1 in 260 for the proposed UP main Line as per details given
in the above table.
You are requested for condoning infringing gradient of 1 in 260 which is
steeper than 1 in 400 with in the yard limits as per Form-XVII at Venkatampalli
station yard may kindly be communicated at the earliest.

Yours faithfully,

(Rakesh Yadav)
Chief Engineer/C-I/SC
Secunderabad
Sub:Guntakal Division – Doubling of track between Guntakal – Kalluru Jn (41
Kms) – Proposed Yard arrangements at Venkatampalli station yard–
Condonation of Infringing Gradients – reg.
JUSTIFICATION
Doubling of BG line between Guntakal – Kalluru Jn (41.00 Kms) is
included vide item no. 41 of 2015-16 under Doublings under demand no. 16. With
an anticipated cost of Rs. 400.00 Crs.

The detailed estimate is sanctioned by Railway Board vide letter no. F.No.
2015/W-2/SCR/DL/DPR/39 dated 29.12.2015 at a total cost of Rs.323.09 Cr.

The existing actual yard gradients at site is 1 in 260 from Ch:

257799/Ch:541.00(KLU end ) to Ch: 259175m/Ch: 835m (GTL end) Exg. Main
line / Proposed DN main line for which CRS/SC condonaton obtained during gauge
conversion of Guntakal – Kalluru line.
The yard plan has been finalised with provision of extra cross over on the
KLU end and GTL end to have entry in to the existing VPL Yard. The gradients
proposed in the yard are same as that of the existing gradients.
Keeping in view of the guide lines in force and to minimise block working in
the Double line section and busy Route, cost and also to suite the grades of existing
lines as the new line to be connected with cross over, the grades in Venkatampalle
(VPL)yard for the above doubling of BG line is planned.
As per Railway Board guide lines, when the gradients provided steeper than
1 in 400and up to 1 in 260 in yard limits are to be condoned by CRS.
The feasibility of regarding to achieve the proposed gradients not steeper
than 1 in 400 has been studied and gradients planned to be provided is as 1 in 260
from Ch: 257799/Ch.541.00m (KLU end) to Ch: 259175m/Ch.835(GTL end) for
proposed UP line. As the gradient on the existing lines/ Proposed DN line for 1 in
260 from Ch: 257799 .00m on KLU end to Ch: 259175m on GTL end i.e same as
that existing gradients and already condoned by CRS/SCC/SC vide Sanction No.
W1/09/09-10 dated 25.5.2009
The other alternative for providing 1 in 400 gradient in place of exg. 260
grade is lifting of existing DN main line track by 2.170m for a length of 1779m
including Minor Bridge No. 27 of 4x3.05m RCC slab at Ch:258967.171m and Br.
No.28 1X4.57m at Ch:258197.36m on exg. DN & UP Main Lines. Lifting of the
Track on Main line on a busy line for a length of 1.78 Kms involving two minor
bridge with 4 spans of 3.05m and 1 of 4.57m span is not practically possible
without affecting traffic as this line is passing heavy mineral loads continuously.
 Keeping in view of the above, the following infringing gradients proposed in
the yard limits of Kadapa yard.
Sl.No. Location Infringing Remarks
Gradient
1. Venkatampalli yard for 1 in 260 Already Condoned
exg.DN Main line From by CRS/SCC/SC
Ch: 257799.00m to vide Sanction No.
Ch: 259175.00m W1/09/09-10 dated
25.5.2009
5. Venkatampalli yard for 1 in 260 Condonation to be
proposed UP main line obtained from
From Ch: 257799.00m to CRS/SCC/SC
Ch: 259175.00m
Alternative:
As an alternative to provide not steeper than 1 in 400 gradients in the yard
limits the following works required to be carried out with an approximate estimated
cost is as given below.
The details of estimated cost for the above mentioned works
1. Extension of Bridge No. 27 =Rs. 50.00Lakhs
2. Raising of exg. all lines in 5 stages for 1170 TRM
(112500 cum x 200.00) =Rs.225.00Lakhs
3. Supplying and Dumping of ballast 4x2500 Cum @ Rs.928/m3=Rs. 92.80 Lakhs
4. Machine packing 1km @ Rs. 45000 per km.(4x1.17 Kms) =Rs. 2.70 Lakhs
5. Replacement of damaged fittings LS =Rs. 5.00 Lakhs
6. Cost of detention due to C/O
(4Monthx30x15Minx20Trains) x 20 x Rs.13 Lakhs =Rs.325.00 Lakhs
60 x 24
7. PF work on exg lines work LS =Rs.150.00
Lakhs
8. Other miscellaneous works LS =Rs. 50.00
Lakhs
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Total cost =Rs. 900.50Lakhs
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More than the cost, track regrading to be carried out under traffic conditions,
this may lead to unsafe condition and accident proness. The process demand
imposition of speed restriction such as Stop Dead and Proceed with 20 Kmph for a
period of 4 months. This will affect the punctuality of trains very badly and this
section is passing prestigious trains like Rajadhani & Doronto express and also
heavy mineral goods traffic towards Guntakal / Wadi.
Due to the above difficulties, it is proposed to obtain condonation for the infringing
gradients of 1 in 260 for the proposed UP main Line as per details given in the
above table.
You are requested for condoning infringing gradient of 1 in 260 which is
steeper than 1 in 400 with in the yard limits as per Form-XVII at Venkatampalli
station yard may kindly be communicated at the earliest.

Yours faithfully,

(Rakesh Yadav)
Chief Engineer/C-I/SC
Secunderabad
CHECKLIST FOR APPLICATION FOR THE CONDONATION OF INFRINGEMENT
TO THE SCHEDULE OF DIMENSIONS (INCLUDING RE CASES)

1 Whether Form-XVII with the original signatures of Yes

required PHODs sent?
2 Whether Form-XVII gives the details of Railway, Yes
Division, location, KM, Gauge, Track Geometry is
straight or curved with the degree of curvature, name
of structure which is infringing, dimension which is
involved, concerned item and provision of SOD and its
maximum/minimum value, existing actual dimension,
and amount of infringement ?
3 Whether Temporary/Permanent ? Permanent
4 Period of time if temporary NA
5 Precautionary measures to be adopted for ensuring NA
safety of train operation.
6 Proposed date of opening of section/modification/ July-18
completion of work
7 Reason for infringement clearly stating why the Justification
infringement can not be avoided? Enclosed
8 Other remarks (if any) NA
9 Whether structure wise justification is given in the Yes
forwarding letter ?
10 Whether structure wise sketches along with a sketch of Yard plan
yard(in case of the location in a yard) signed by the enclosed
competent officer of HOD rank has been sent showing
the infringement?
11 Whether clearance studies have been sent for vertical NA
infringements in electrified section ?
12 Whether provision of “blanking off” has been done for NA
signal infringements in electrified section ?
13 Whether the movement of ODC is permissible ? NA
14 In case of infringement of grade in a station yard, Yes
whether all the notes under item 2, chapter-II of BG
SOD 2004 are satisfied particularly note b, c and d?

(Rakesh Yadav)
Chief Engineer/C-I/SC
Secunderabad