Important Achievement of Track Design Directorate during Last Five Years SN 1.

Financial Year 2007-08 Broad Area of Achievement Safety Title of Achievement Description of Achievement Likely Benefits urrent Status of Implementation

Development of AT!DS" s ccessf lly developed AT welding techni# es with three *mproved # ality of welds and in*mplemented welding technologies withpiece mo ld and compressed air petrol preheating for $2 %g&'0(TS service performance. three piece mo lds andand higher rail sections. The se of this techni# e has )een made compressed air petrolmandatory on *!. preheating. 1. Development and trialThe corrosion of rail is the very significant factor res lting in !ed ced corrosion of rails in corrosion:;tensive of corrosion resistant +i-premat re renewal of rails. A new metall rgy was developed as prone coastal areas. progress. ,r-, -+,,. !ails. res lt of st dy cond cted in pro/ect on 0,orrosion prevention of rails1 nder 0Technology mission on railway safety1. This metall rgy has )een developed /ointly )y !DS"2 **T 3anp r and SA*4. 705T of these rails rolled )y 6S7 were p t nder limited field trial on 8i/aiwada-9 d r section of S,!. The new metall rgy has shown )etter corrosion resistance. Development of digital!DS" s ccessf lly developed digital single and do )le rail testers *mprovement in (S=D testing of*mplemented ltrasonic rail testers. with digital technology in association with ind stry. This will !ail&>elds facilitate !ecording of A-scan and monitoring of growth pattern of flaw. Development ofThe fre# ency of (S=D testing of !ail&>elds is dependent on *ntrod ction of state-of-the ArtTender nder progress at +!. specification for ltrasonic95T of the section. >ith introd ction of higher a;le loads and 8ehic lar (S=D testing system on rail testing sing vehic larincrease in traffic2 the traffic density on vario s ro tes has increased *ndian !ailways. This will also help in system. significantly. D e to increased traffic density2 (S=D testing iseffective monitoring of flaw growth re# ired to )e nderta%en more fre# ently2 res lting in increase of pattern. the wor%load of (S=D testing is manifold. To facilitate faster testing and mitigate the increased wor% load of (S=D testing2 !DS" developed Indian Railway standard specification for ultrasonic testing of rails/welds using vehicular system, Provisional, 2009 and iss ed on 1$.0?.200'. Development @ nction !ail of =orgedAt locations of fishplates were location. !DS" cation of $2%g instances of =ail change of !ail Section in trac%2 the @ nction !ed ction in / nction weld fail re sed. *t was not feasi)le to contin e 4>! at s ch developed the drawing and provisional specifiA B0%g forged / nction rail. This will red ce re of / nction fish plates and facilitate contin ance *mplemented field trial in

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of 4>!. B. 2011-12 Safety Development of trac% )asedThe ga ge face 4 )rication is re# ired to enhance service life of !ed ction in wear of rail ga ge face Draft Specification is nder ga ge face l )ricating!ails partic larly on sharp c rves. *n order to assess s ita)ility of specially at c rved locations. !ailway 6oardDs system mechaniCed l )ricators2 12 imported A 8 indigeno s l )ricators considerations were installed in ,!2 >,! and:,o! in 2008 with trial period of two years. 6ased pon the e;perience gained2 Draft specification for l )ricators has )een developed and s )mitted to !ailway 6oard for consideration.

Achievements Development of recording facility for ultrasonic rail testing machines: RDSO successfully developed data logger for existing ultrasonic machines for testing of rails.

Data Logger for Double Rail Tester

Development of AT elding technologies ith three piece moulds and compressed air petrol preheating: RDSO successfully developed and implemented use of aluminothermic rail elding ith three piece mould and compressed air petrol preheating for !" #g$%&'TS and higher rail sections to improve (uality of elds and in service performance.

AT )elding ith * +iece ,ould- Single Shot .rucible ith Auto Thimble

Development of digital ultrasonic rail testers: RDSO successfully developed digital single and double rail testers ith digital technology in association ith industry.

+late: Digital Rail Tester and /A/ Scan Representation on the Screen Development of ,aximum ,oving Dimensions 0,,D1 and 2ixed Structure 3auge for Dedicated 2reight .orridors 0D2.1: RDSO developed ,,D and fixed structure gauge for adoption on D2.

,,D and 2ixed Structure 3auge for )estern and 4astern D2. Development of specification for ultrasonic rail testing on outsourcing basis: RDSO developed technical specifications for ultrasonic testing of rails on outsourcing basis in order to maximise rail head scan area and mitigate or#load increase on account of operation of heavier axle loads. Development of specification for ultrasonic testing of rails using vehicular test systems: RDSO developed technical specifications for ultrasonic testing of rails using vehicular tests systems to introduce state5of5 the art testing technology for rails. Trials on 6.R is being done.

Development of 77& 'TS rails: RDSO successfully developed 77& 'TS rails in association ith SA8L for use on the heavy axle load routes of 8R and D2.. 2ield trials is yet to be done.

+late: Rail ,anufacturing +rocess and 77& 'TS Rail Developed by RDSO

Development of corrosion resistant rails: RDSO developed corrosion resistant rails in association ith SA8L 0.u5,o1 and another chemistry 06i5.r5.u1 in association ith 88T 9anpur. These rails are under trial presently. 2ield trial of 7&-&&&,T Rail has started.

+late: .orrosion of Rail and +erformance of Anti .orrosive Rail Developed by RDSO Development of special rails: RDSO developed special rails such as niobium rails for improved fracture resistance and vanadium rails for better ear resistance. These rails are presently under trial. Revision of specifications of Rails 08RS5T57"1:RDSO revised specification of rails in order to incorporate developments in the technology of rail manufacturing.

Revision of ,anual for 'ltrasonic testing of rail and elds: The ,anual for ultrasonic testing of rails and elds as upgraded and reprinted in order to ma#e rail testing more effective especially for detection of rolling contact fatigue defects in rails and half moon shaped defects in elds.

Rolling .ontact 2atigue Defect in Rails Design of trac# structure for "!t axle load: The trac# structure for operation of "!t axle load as firmed up enabling operation of the same on 8ndian Rail ay. Design of +S. sleepers for *".!t and "!t axle load: The design of +S. sleepers for *".!t and "!t axle load has been done by RDSO for use on 8R. 2ield trial is going on.

+S. Sleeper Designed by RDSO for *".! tonne Axle Load Design of fastening assembly for "!t and *".!t axle loads:The design of fastening assembly 0elastic rail clip- rubber pad and liner1 for "!t and *".!t axle load as completed.

+late: 24 Analysis of 4R. 8mproved S4::The existing design of S4: has been improved upon for more service life- better riding (uality and lesser maintenance efforts for higher speed and heavier axle load.

)eldable .,S crossing:The design- dra ings and specifications for 7 in 7" and 7 in ;.! eldable .,S crossings have been developed to facilitate continuation of L)R through points and crossings apart from other advantages.

)eldable .,S .rossing <eat treated elded crossing:The design and dra ings of 7 in 7" and 7in ;.! =3 >&#g and !"#g heat treated elded crossings ith special liners have been developed.

Thic# )eb S itch: 2or better riding comfort- enhanced service life- higher speed and heavier axle load design and dra ing of 7 in 7" and 7 in ;.! thic# eb s itches have been developed.

,ovable S itch Diamond:To improve safety on diamond crossings the design of 7 in 7& movable s itch diamond ith double slip- single slip and ithout slip on +S. sleepers have been developed and put on trial. 2an Shaped +S. Layout for Turnouts on sharp curves:The +S. sleeper arrangement for turnouts ta#ing off from main line on sharper curves has been developed.

<eat treated s itch tip:To improve the service life of tongue rail heat treated s itch tip for >&#g and !"#g rails have been developed. Spring setting device:2or better housing of tongue rail ith stoc# rail spring setting device have been developed for 7 in 7" and 7 in ;.! turnouts.

Development of dra ing for apron in station area:The development of dra ing of ballasted ashable apron on specially designed +S. sleeper and ballastless apron ith components as done for improving effectiveness of drainage and cleanliness in the station area. ,isc designs of +S. sleepers: RDSO designed several types of +S. sleepers for special applications such as sleeper for fish plated ?ointrerailing ramp for !"#g running rail and !"#g guard rail- +S. sleeper for !"#g$%&R running rail and !"#g$%&R chec# rail for ,3 level crossing and anti sabotage +S. sleeper for >&9g rail.

Design of turnout sleepers: Design of turnout sleepers for ,3 7in ;.! turnout and =3 7 in ;.! and 7 in 7& diamond crossing ith movable s itch ithout$ ith clip as completed. Design of S3.8 insert for use in +S. sleeper for D2.: 6e completed. design of S3.8 insert for use in *".!t axle load sleeper in D2. as

Scrutiny of SOD of D,R. for =3 and Standard 3auge: RDSO scrutini@ed the document from technical angle and submitted recommendations to Rail ay =oard.

Development of specifications for improved AT elding technology: RDSO developed specifications for improved AT elding technology for enlistment of global leading firms ith significantly improved service performance of AT elds. .orrection slip to AT elding ,anual and specifications has been sent to Rail ay =oard for approval. ,onitoring of Defect 3eneration Rate in rails and elds on higher axle load routes: RDSO monitored defect generation rate in rails and elds on routes having operation of "".;"t axle load and submitted three reports to Rail ay =oard on the sub?ect.

8n /situ reconditioning of .,S crossing: RDSO is developing the techni(ue for in /situ reconditioning of .,S crossing as removal of crossing from trac# is avoided for reconditioning purpose.

Important Achievement of !otive "o#er Directorate during Last Five Years SN Financial Year 2007-08 Broad Area of Title of Achievement Achievement ,rew comfort Development of ,a) ,onditioning System Diesel :lectric 4ocos Description of Achievement Likely Benefits urrent Status of Implementation

Air,a) air conditioning system incl des one A, nit in The locomotive ca) air conditioner*nstallation of ,a) A,s have forthe driverDs ca) with inp t power s pplied )y an assem)ly shall )e sed to provide interior started at D4>. a ;iliary so rce. An inverter of $ 38A capacity is ca) temperat res in a comforta)le range therefore re# ired to convert 728 D, to 2<082 $0 thro gho t the year. EC2 single-phase s pply s ita)le for inp t to these motors. ! nning in service since Decem)er 200'

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,onversion of cast ETS,Design of fa)ricated version with high strength rolled ,ost red ction tr c% frame of EE7 -:5D.plate locomotive in to fa)ricated design Design A develop-ment of=a)ricated )o; section three a;le )ogie design :;pos re in e;port design 1?00hp& 2<00hp ,ape ga ge with Tetramo nt s spension A meter ga ge loco-motive )ogie for e;port to Senegal& 5ali&S dan Design of meter ga ge 1?t=irst time )ogie design for meter ga ge with fo r a;le:;pos re in e;port design a;le load 1-,o-,o-1 fo r a;le )ogie for TanCania

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Design of ,o-,o trimo nt,onversion of old >D57 locomotive for cape ga ge :;pos re in e;port design and asset4ocomotive e;ported from fa)ricated )ogie for capeapplication tiliCation 9", ga ge nder >D57 locomotive for e;port Development of >D5<=9: electrics with enhanced capacity <B00 E7 locomotive with 9: :lectrics. *ncreased horse power. 5an fact red

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*ndigenisation *ndigeno s development ofSpecification of water cooled air compressor for To save foreign e;change )y $0 F or more -i. As improvement in water cooled air compressor>D9?&>D7? diesel locomotives. system relia)ility2 modified for :5D locomotives with gear p mp and 9D type valves A < nos. compressor are nder trial. -ii. "ne more

vendor is in nder process. 2007-08 7assenger amenities !elia)ility Development of <-phase 1B00Design and development of < phase A,&A, D:5( 4ess maintenance of D:5( is re# ired. E7 A,-A, D:5( has )een nderta%en )y !DS". 7rototype li%ely to roll o t )y "cto)erD12.

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Development of traction:5D ma%e alternator has )een indigeniCed )yEas a n m)er of advantages2 s ch as 5&s 6E:4 and ,94 have alternator with Silicone-adopting the original ins lation scheme. red ced temperat re rise2 mechanicaldeveloped this alternator ! ))er )ased ins lation for d ra)ility etc.2 with the silicon ins lation :5D locomotives scheme. Design and development ofThe )ogie has )een designed with advanced :ase of maintenance and cost red ction Advance trimo nt high speeds spension elements -ATES. )ogie frame for >D5<A A >DSBAdt locomotives ! nning in service since 2011

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Development of = llySpecification for proc rement of f lly machinedStrengthened engine )loc% for increased !DS" has cleared ,ast 5achined D ctile *ron2 ,astd ctile iron2 cast engine )loc%s along with main horse power of <<00 and a)ove so as to engine )loc% drawings :ngine 6loc%s along with)earing caps for A4,o 2$1 diesel engines had )een avoid the pro)lem of )ore misalignment2s )mitted )y 5&s Sich an 5ain 6earing ,aps for A4," framed. Accordingly in a glo)al tender2 the wor% was distortion2 shrin%age and thermal loading. Gi)in 7 sh 9ro p ,hina and 2$1 -1B cylinder. Dieselawarded to 5&s Sich an Gi)in 7 sh 9ro p ,o. 4td2 given go ahead for carrying :ngines ,hina for $0 nos. o t =:A. !emote 5onitoring andDevelopment of remote monitoring technology for "ptimiCation of the asset. 7latform forAppro;imately ?00 5anagement of 4ocomotivediesel locomotives.This system provides almost real- condition monitoring and predictivelocomotives and Trains -!:554"T. time information a)o t the locomotive location and maintenance. e# ipped. =itment on its operational and health stat s. another 1200 locomotives sanctioned in !S7. Development of T=T 4,D*ncreasing feat res on the locomotive re# ires a more *mprovement in operational safety. Display for DriverDs ,a)comple; h man machine interface. The D*A4S H,alled 0Dials1 - Digital intospecification and e# ipment was developed for Analog e 4,D6asedmeeting this re# irement. D*A4S provides - A single SystemI for Diesel :lectricdisplay system with m ltiple pre-config red screens 4ocomotives to provide all information re# ired )y driver for r nning the train J 4,D screen with vario s ) tton %eys having fi;ed and conte;t sensitive f nctions Design optimisation to4ight weight to red ce the a;le load develop light weight ETS, fa)ricated )ogie for twin ca) ,a)in crew Safety Appro;imately locomotives e# ipped. 2$0

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passenger version of EE7 locomotiveK 1$. 2007-08 Safety Development of >D7?6*mproved driver visi)ility at long hood direction with *mproved 8isi)ility2 *ncreased TractiveSwitched over this design ?$00 E7 locomotive in place wider ca) effort. from 200' of >D7? locomotive. Development of low mean5ean pore siCe red ced to 10-1B microns for 7rimary *mprovement in relia)ility of f el in/ection !ailways have started sing pore siCe f el filters toand B-10 microns for Secondary filters respectively. e# ipment and periodicity of replacementlow mean pore siCe f el improve the relia)ility and4ife of the filter enhanced to ? months to coincide has )een do )led. filters life of f el in/ectionwith the e;isting # arterly sched le e# ipment as well as the life of the filter itself on A4,o locomotives. :nergy 6lower efficient =TT5The A,-D, A4,o locomotives have rectifier that is *n these designs red ction in the )lower !DS" has either cooled )y air of plen m cham)er in view of the capacity has lead to significant red ction inspecification alternator mo nted rectifiers2 the air re# irement its power cons mption. from the )lowers has red ced and the )lowers have )een redesigned for '$00 cfm in place of e;isting 12000 cfm. revised the

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Design and development ofThe :5D locomotives have )een pgraded to ?$00 The increased air s pply shall ena)le,omplete switch over to the higher capacity radiator fan9E7 -,8. from the e;isting ?000 9E7 -,8. This increased E7 rating of ?$00. $?1 design has )een made. for ?$00 hp :5Dincrease in power res lts in increased thermal loading locomotives followingof the engine. *t was decided to increase the sweep of s ccessf l )enchmar%ing ofthe fans from $21 to $?1 to increase the air flow indigeno s fans capacity2

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*ndigenisation *ndigeno s development ofThe complete traction control system of :5DAddition of more so rces and red ction in As per !DS"Ds complete <-7hase :lectricslocomotive comprising T,, :,, 12 22 < and the cost. specification2 development and its ,ontrols -e;cept T5s.4,, has )een indigeniCed s ccessf lly. and )ench testing of *96Tfor >D9 4ocomotives )ased T,, had )een completed 7assenger amenities 69 D:5( for @A3 Diesel :lectric 5 ltiple nit for @A3 section with D:5( -@A3. has provided an economic2 D:5( -@A3. was speed potential of 100%m&h has )een designed as per efficient and relia)le s pplement to the commissioned on !DS"Ds Specification with the following feat res. e;isting means of transportation to the11.10.2008. L So far BD7,s L 7owered )y 1?00hp diesel engine L 7rovisionpeople of 3ashmir 8alley. has )een s pplied )y *,=. to meet the cold climate of @A3 L Aerodynamic driverDs ca) L ,oach layo t similar to

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@anshata)di coaches. 21. 2008-0' !elia)ility Design A development of!ed ction of nspr ng mass of the )ogie )y:ase of maintenance Eigh adhesion high speedelimination of compensating and e# aliser lin%age -EAES. e# aliser less )ogie for >D5<D locomotive Design of new2 relia)le and 6ogie has )een designed with provision of r ))er !eha)ilitation of old >D71 locomotives maintenance friendly )ogiespring in secondary stage and wing type a;le )o; for >D71 locomotive ! nning in service since 200'

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(pgradation of specificationSpecification for proc rement of complete electrics State of the Art feat res for improvedSpecification iss ed. of *96T-)ased A,-A,incl ding T,,2 :,, and 4,, has )een pgraded )y driving and relia)ility. system for ?$00 hpincl ding D*A4S -display of loco parameters and locomotive 4,D& T=T monitor. and !:554"T -remote monitoring of locos.. <-coach ES S7A!T "n the recommendation of high level committee2 <- :nhanced speed will help in # ic%er start =irst prototype has )een ,oach Eigh speed Self-propelled Accident !eliefof relief and resc e operations in 9olden allotted to S>! in DecTrain has )een designed as per !DS"Ds spec with the Eo r. 200'. L Awaited for following feat res. 5a;im m operating speedM 1<2 "scillation trial. %m&h nder sl ng power pac% with hydrodynamic transmission Aerodynamic driverDs ca) :# ipped with relief A resc e devices. prod ct has red ced *! is sing this prod ct as per specification.

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Development of aSpecification iss ed to all railways to se the new 7rice of this specification for more costdesign which is costing appro;. !s. ?$000 against !s. drastically. effective Thermal *ns lation120000 per loco of old design. 3it for :;ha st manifold.

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Design of 1'.$t =le;i floatDesign of three a;le )ogie for 1?<$mm ga ge with :;pos re in e;port design Standard ga ge )ogie forfle;i float s spension pto 120%mph speed e;port to Syria Design of 1B.$t a;le load ,o-Design of ,o-,o )ogie with 10DB1 -<200mm. wheel :;pos re in e;port design ,o )ogie for Eolcim)ase with trimo nt single stage s spension locomotive for e;port to Sri 4an%a development of wheel for EE7 :asy availa)ility of wheel discs

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Design of :5D family*ndian !ailway has decided to eliminate power car !ed ction in n m)er of power cars wo ldThe first locomotive has >D7? variant locomotivefrom !a/dhani & Shata)di ra%es for releasing space2 to res lt in increased passenger thro ghp t. recently )een deployed in with Eotel 4oad capa)ility increase more reven e-earning coach )y providing commercial trials in hotel load facility in the locomotives2 for s pplying passenger train. hotel load to train. Development of :7 AssistDevelopment of :7 Assist 6ra%e System 7" was!ed ce the :6D A co pler forces 6ra%e System placed )y !DS" on 12.10.10. 7rototype inspection was completed. 5aterial is e;pected to come on "ct-12.

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,rew visi)ility improved *n the )oth < 4ocomotives have )een direction. man fact red and are s ccessf lly in the service. Stainless steel s per-str ct re is corrosion5an fact red and e;ported resistant in coastal and tropical area

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*ndigeno s design*ndigeno s design of wheel for 2< t a;le load2$$00 Achieved the target time and timely>heel has )een development of >D9$ locoE7 >D9$ locomotive man fact re of prototype locomotive man fact red at DS7 for wheel. prototype locomotive. +9 Diesel Eydra lic !ail) s"n the re# est of ,entral the specification has )eenSingle nit2 light weight2 low initial cost2 =inal specification has )een -B10 mm 9a ge. for +eral -finalised )y !DS" in cons ltation with ,entral no need for reversal2 low maintenance costsent to ,entral !ailway on 5atheran Section. !ailway alongwith the following important feat res.etc. dated 1?.B.2011. 6i-directional nit with driving ca) at )oth end Selfpropelled )y 1$0hp diesel engine Eydrodynamic transmission 5a;. "perating speed of 20 %m&h :rgonomically designed driverDs ca) A seat Design of compact version of:asy to handle and assem)ly at site wheel set trolley to handle the wheel a;le loc% sit ation =ast clearance of )loc%ed section d e to Trolleys are availa)le with loco fail re different sheds

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Design A development of20 cylinder engine2 nitiCed : loc%er2 radial D6! ect. Eigh horse power2 higher T.: $$00 E7 >D9$ Diesel locomotive

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for proc rement of +ewsanctioned against 76 item no 10<7 of 2011-12 has range of <<00 E7 with low emission and +ew 9eneration 7ower 7ac% 9eneration 7ower 7ac%)een finaliCed and a copy of the same sent to !ly high f el efficiency. has )een floated )y %eeping in mind state-of N6oard for necessary action. D5>&7TA. the- art emission control and f el in/ection system +9 Diesel Eydra lic !ailcarAs per directives of !ailway )oard the specification Single nit2 light weight2 low initial cost2 Specification has )een sent -7B2 mm 9a ge. for 3al%a-has )een finalised in cons ltation with +. !ailway no need for reversal2 low maintenance costto !ailway 6oard vide letter Shimla Section of +. !ailway with the following important feat res. 6i-directional etc. on dated 2'.B.2012. nit with driving ca) at )oth end Self-propelled )y 200hp diesel engine 5a;. "perating speed of <$ %m&h Eydro-dynamic transmission :rgonomically designed driverDs ca) A seat 5odification of :;ha stTo overcome the pro)lem2 Single :ntry e;ha st *mplementation of modified design will *mplementation is nder 5anifold from e;isting Threemanifold with improved feat res was developed and red ce p lsation on t r)ine )lades2 process in Conal railways. :ntry to 5odified Single the same has )een tested for its performance on the conse# ently red ction in t r)ine )lade :ntry design for A4," locosengine test )ed as well as in the field and the res lts fail res and also improve the relia)ility of fitted with A66 T7!-o)tained were satisfactory. Therefore2 it was decided t r)ochargers. B1T r)ocharger to improveto implement the single entry e;ha st manifold. its relia)ility *ntrod ction of hy)rid!ailways have reported )earing related pro)lems on !elia)ility of )earing is li%ely to increase. )earings in A, cran% caseA, cran% case motors. (se of hy)rid )earing has motor )een seen as a )etter sol tion than the e;isting )earing. *n order to validate this concept2 e;isting cran%case motors have )een fitted with hy)rid )earing and imported oil seal for eval ation of the performance. Design of light weight 6ogie has )een designed with optimised weight :ase of maintenance maintenance friendlyachieved thro gh =:5 and low maintenance feat res -4>5=. )ogie for passengerhave )een adapted version of EE7 locomotive Development of inter-!DS" has developed D7,S with the following*ncreased thro gh p t opera)le Distri) ted 7owerimportant feat res i.e. interopera)ility across different ,ontrol System -D7,S. ofma%es of the D7,S made possi)le with re# irement diesel electric locomotives of common protocol for radio fre# ency comm nications2 improved integration with locomotive systems2 improved logic for loss of comm nications2 improved software interloc%s for Thirty-fo r nos. of locomotives fitted with s ch cran% case motors have )een p t on trial at A58 and 9onda Diesel sheds. The same is nder monitoring.

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increased safety and red ction of operator errors and analysis of fail re modes effects and criticality analysis has )een made mandatory at the design stage. Additional software interloc%s have )een provided for improved safety.

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>D52 Diesel :lectric 4ocomotive 5i;ed Service 6road 9a ge 1B cylinder f el efficient 2$16 engine 2B00 hp gross power J A;le load 18.8 t 5a;im m operating speed 120 %m&h J ,o-,o tri-mo nt )ogie A,-D, transmission

>D5<A Diesel :lectric 4ocomotive J 5i;ed Service 6road 9a ge J 1B cyl. prated f el efficient 2$16 engine J <100 hp gross power J A;le load 18.8 t J 5a;im m operating speed 120 %m&h J ,o-,o tri-mo nt )ogie J A,-D, transmission

>D71 Diesel :lectric 4ocomotive J 7assenger Service 6road 9a ge J 12 cyl. prated f el efficient 2$16 engine J 2<00 hp gross power J A;le load 20 t J 5a;im m operating speed 120 %m&h J Two stage fle;i-coil s spension 6o-6o )ogie J A,-D, transmission

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