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Jul 03 (21:04)   Sealdah Division Local Trains to Become 12-Coach: Increased Capacity, Reduced Crowding

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Sealdah Division Local Train: ভিড় হালকা হবে, ৯ কামরার ট্রেন বদলাচ্ছে ১২বগিতে, আরও বাড়তি সুবিধা দেবে রেল! দারুণ সুযোগ

The Sealdah division of Indian Railways is upgrading all its local trains to 12 coaches, promising improved passenger capacity and reduced crowding. This upgrade was long-awaited but faced delays due to limitations at the Sealdah station's platforms. The platforms have now been modernized, allowing for the operation of 12-coach trains. ...
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With approximately 892 trains running daily, the transition to 12-coach trains is expected to increase passenger capacity by 2.5 to 3 lakh per day.

Indian Railways ke Sealdah division mein sabhi local trains ko 12 coaches mein badal diya ja raha hai, yeh passenger capacity badhaane aur crowd kam karne ke liye kiya ja raha hai. Yeh upgrade bahut dinon se wait kiya ja raha tha, lekin Sealdah station ke platforms ki limitations ke...
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wajah se delay ho gaya tha. Ab platforms ko modernize kiya gaya hai, jisse 12-coach trains chalane mein koi dikkat nahi aayegi. Roj 892 trains chalti hain, aur 12-coach trains hone se, roj 2.5 to 3 lakh passengers zyada travel kar payenge.

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Jul 04 (00:07)
DrAbhijay2407
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Good step by railways !
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Jun 28 (20:59)   अब ट्रेन एक्सीडेंट पर लगेगी लगाम, SECR जोन सुरक्षा से होगा लैस, "कवच" सिस्टम ऐसे करेगा काम

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भारतीय रेलवे ने चलती हुई ट्रेनों की सुरक्षा करने के लिए “कवच” नाम से एक ऑटोमैटिक ट्रेन प्रोटेक्शन सिस्टम तैयार किया है. ...अधिक पढ़ें
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अब ट्रेन एक्सीडेंट पर लगेगी लगाम, SECR जोन सुरक्षा से होगा लैस, "कवच" सिस्टम ऐसे करेगा काम

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How does Kavach work on Railway Systems?

The Traffic collision avoidance system (TCAS), with the help of equipment on board the locomotive and transmission towers at stations connected with Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags, helps in two-way communication between the station master and loco-pilot to convey any emergency message.
The instrument panel inside the cabin helps the loco-pilot know about the signal
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in advance without visual sighting, and the permissible speeds to be maintained.
If a red signal is jumped and two trains come face to face on the same line, the technology automatically takes over and applies sudden brakes.
Additionally, the hooter activates by itself when approaching a level crossing which serves as a big boon to loco-pilots during fog conditions when visibility is low.

Source: The Hindu

It is a loco cabin and RFID based system. It can be applied in Frieghts also.

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Jun 26 (02:00)   Indian Railways to Slow Down Premium Trains Due to Safety Concerns

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Railways to bring down speed of select Vande Bharat, Gatiman Express trains

Indian Railways is planning to reduce the speed of premium trains like Vande Bharat and Gatiman Express from 160 kmph to 130 kmph on certain routes due to safety concerns. This decision was made after a recent accident involving the Kanchanjunga Express in West Bengal. The North Central Railway proposed the...
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speed reduction, citing the failure of the Train Protection & Warning System (TPWS) on the Delhi-Agra-Jhansi routes. While the Railway Board is expected to approve the proposal, former officials like Shubhranshu, the mastermind behind Vande Bharat Express, criticized the decision, arguing that reducing speed without addressing the root cause of the TPWS malfunction is not a viable solution. They believe that focusing on proper maintenance of high-tech signaling equipment and tracks is crucial for enabling safe high-speed train operations.

Indian Railways jaldi hi premium trains jaise ki Vande Bharat aur Gatiman Express ki speed 160 kmph se kam karke 130 kmph karne wala hai, yeh bhi kuchh routes pe, safety ke liye. Yeh decision West Bengal mein Kanchanjunga Express ka accident hone ke baad liya gaya. North Central Railway ne...
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yeh speed kam karne ka proposal diya hai, kyunki Delhi-Agra-Jhansi routes pe Train Protection & Warning System (TPWS) fail ho gaya tha. Railway Board ke is proposal ko approve karne ki ummeed hai, par ex-officials jaise ki Shubhranshu, jo Vande Bharat Express ke peeche dimag hain, yeh decision ko criticize kar rahe hain, unka kehna hai ki speed kam karke root cause of TPWS malfunction ko address nahi kiya ja raha hai, yeh solution nahi hai. Unka belief hai ki high-tech signalling equipment aur tracks ka proper maintenance karna jaruri hai, taki safe high-speed train operations ho sake.

1 Public Posts - Thu Jun 27, 2024

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DrAbhijay2407
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I agree.

According to some recent discussions in the forum, it is a temporary step, until the long awaited , so called "kavach installation" on 160 kmph routes. track-fitted RFID tags shall be used for communicating an upcoming signal in and level crossing in driver cabin. Also ,There have been recent instances of Gatimaan running way over PSR at places.
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However, I still regard it as a retrograde step. Despite field trials between 2015-2017 and live demonstration in 2022 , It seems kavach installation has not been done on routes with trains running at 160kmph . None of the recent rail accidents (except in Balasore one) were trains running at 110 or 130 kmph , let alone 160 .

Some issues have been plaguing IR for long - Lack of proper fencing, lack of adequate security system, lack of R&D in improvement of rail security, huge vacancies - They are trying to brush these under the carpet by reducing speed in name of risk mitigation .

Quoting from the above article -"we were not able to run trains at 160 kmph because the track was not safe to operate at that speed. Unless the organisation is culturally ready to maintain high-tech signalling equipment, high-speed tracks and rolling stock, no matter what trains we buy or make, we will be constrained to run at lower speed only."

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It is more of a coverup exercise - issues like lack of adequate high-tech signalling equipment, high-speed tracks , maintainance issues, long working hours of LPs and ALPs , snail's pace progress on installation of anti collision systems - they are trying to divert attention from these issues by reducing speed in name of "risk mitigation and security measures". God forbid , but accidents can happen, and, have happened in the past at even lower speeds .

Mission Raftaar down the drain, it seems - probably "yatri suraksha" was
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IR Affairs
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Jun 20 (20:10)   Train Cancellations on South Western Railway due to Line Block Work

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Extension of Cancellation of Trains to take up PQRS Block between Sanvordem - Kalem section

South Western Railway has extended the cancellation of trains 07380 and 07379, both DEMU services running between Vasco Da Gama and Kulem. This cancellation is effective from June 21, 2024, to August 17, 2024, due to line block work being undertaken between Sanvordem - Kalem, Kalem yard Road-2 DN main line,...
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and Kulem - Kalem & Cansaulim - Vasco Da Gama sections. The work involves PQRS work, B.T unloading, MPT machine work, and doubling work. Passengers are advised to be aware of the cancellation and any inconvenience caused is regretted.

South Western Railway ne train 07380 aur 07379, dono Vasco Da Gama aur Kulem ke beech chalne wala DEMU services ka cancellation extend kar diya hai. Ye cancellation 21 June, 2024 se 17 August, 2024 tak effective hai, Sanvordem - Kalem, Kalem yard Road-2 DN main line, aur Kulem - Kalem...
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& Cansaulim - Vasco Da Gama sections mein line block work ki wajah se. Isme PQRS work, B.T unloading, MPT machine work aur doubling work shamil hai. Passengers se request hai ki woh cancellation ka dhyaan rakhein aur isse hone wali koi bhi pareshani ke liye hum khed vyakt karte hain.

4 Public Posts - Thu Jun 20, 2024

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The Hate is justified. SWR is unbothered about Goan passengers. Freight traffic (revenue from it) is their only concern.
Even the Now Hubbali - MGR Chennai Express, that earlier ran upto Vasco, has not been restored, citing pitline constraints and what not.
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Jun 18 (09:29)   Goods Train Driver Authorized to Pass Red Signals in Kanchanjunga Express Collision: Investigation Reveals

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Sealdah Kanchanjungha Express Accident: Goods train driver was given permission to pass all red signals, reveal internal documents

A goods train collided with the Kanchanjunga Express in West Bengal on Monday, derailing several coaches and causing casualties. An investigation revealed that the goods train driver was authorized to pass red signals due to a failure in the automatic signaling system. The station master at Ranipatra issued a written authority...
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(TA 912) allowing the driver to proceed despite red signals. The automatic signaling system had been defective since 5:50 am on Monday, and the station master's decision to issue TA 912 is being investigated. The Kanchanjunga Express departed Rangapani station at 8:27 am and stopped for unknown reasons between Ranipatra and Chattar Hat Junction. The goods train departed Rangapani at 8:42 am and collided with the Kanchanjunga Express at 8:55 am. Initially, the Railway Board blamed the goods train driver, but the Indian Railway Loco Runningmen Organisation (IRLRO) disputed this claim, stating that the driver was authorized to pass red signals. The IRLRO emphasized that the blame lies with the railway administration, not the driver.

Monday ko West Bengal mein Kanchanjunga Express aur ek goods train ki takkar ho gayi, jisse kai coaches derail ho gaye aur kaafi nuksan hua. Jaanch mein pata chala ki goods train ke driver ko automatic signaling system ke fail hone ki wajah se red signals pass karne ki permission thi....
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Ranipatra ke station master ne ek written authority (TA 912) issue ki thi jisse driver ko red signals ke bawajood aage badhne ki permission thi. Automatic signaling system Monday subah 5:50 se hi kharab tha aur station master ke TA 912 issue karne ke decision ki jaanch ki ja rahi hai. Kanchanjunga Express Rangapani station se subah 8:27 pe chali thi aur Ranipatra aur Chattar Hat Junction ke beech unknown reasons ki wajah se ruk gayi. Goods train subah 8:42 pe Rangapani se chali thi aur 8:55 pe Kanchanjunga Express se takkar ho gayi. Pehle Railway Board ne goods train ke driver ko blame kiya tha, lekin Indian Railway Loco Runningmen Organisation (IRLRO) ne is claim ko reject kiya aur kaha ki driver ko red signals pass karne ki permission thi. IRLRO ne yeh bhi kaha ki blame railway administration pe hai, driver pe nahi.

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There is an error in the above News report . Please read "Ranipatra" as "RNI/Rangapani". Rest holds good.
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