It is lot more lighter than a conventional train and it is a gradual step ahead in right direction. Bit infighting indeed impacted the target, however future is dependent on continues improvement.
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Indian Railways launches the first-ever high capacity LHB parcel van, can run at 130 kmph
Indian Railways in an another first has launched the high capacity parcel van on the Linke Hofmann Busch(LHB) platform. The high capacity parcel van was launched at Delhi’s Safdarjung Railway station by Member Rolling Stock, Railway Board, Sh. Rajesh Agarwal and Member Traffic, Railway Board, Sh. Purnendu.S.Mishra The new high capacity parcel van has been designed and manufactured by Rail Coach Factory, Kapurthala, this is the first ever that a high capacity parcel van on LHB platform.
02 RFID tags provided on the parcel car body. The new parcel van of the Indian Railways has successfully completed oscillation trials and has been issued with speed certificate by RDSO to run at 130 kmph according to a statement by the Ministry of Railways.
The coach has been made from stainless steel shell on LHB platform for longer life. To facilitate transportation of wide goods, foldable 2-tier luggage racks have been provided in these parcel van coaches. These coaches have three collapsible partitions and four sliding doors. The coach has complete stainless steel interior paneling and fitted with 140 KN air suspension.
The coach will also have 32 number foldable 2 tier luggage racks for efficient staking of small parcels
The coach is also equipped with axle mounted disc brakes and anti climbing CBC coupler with transition screw coupling. The coach shall have fire balls inside to douse any fire inside.
The LHB parcel vans have been provided with flushed-in type fire retardant LED lights. This coach is HOG compliant with both end connectivity. This coach can be attached at any positon in the rake. The LHB parcel van will generate revenue for Indian Railways through parcel transportation business. Further, RCF is in process of development of E-commerce parcel Van with a volume capacity 210 m3 and speed potential of 160 kmph.
The coach will be equipped with load cell to indicate pay load and GPS tracker. The new coach will be Head on Generation(HOG) compliant & both end loco power connectivity. No need of reversal shunting o¬n the rake. The coach will also have six interior sunken led lights for better illumination of interiors. It will also have 32 number foldable 2 tier luggage racks for efficient staking of small parcels. It will also have sliding doors with protection wall for ease of loading and unloading. The coach will have three number of collapsible partition-04 compartments for modular use.The coach will have a tare weight of 33.5 tonne and luggage carrying capacity of 24 tonne.
Here are the salient features of the new parcel van coach:
■Axle mounted disc brakes (2.48 caliper ratio) with wheel slide protection system for rapid and effective braking.
■Anti climbing CBC coupler with transition screw coupling & side buffer for safe and reliable coupling with high speed trains.
■02 RFID tags provided on the parcel car body.
■Axle end cover provided with earthing arrangement.
■Fleet graphic film on coach exterior in red and silver grey as per LHB color scheme.
Railways launch the first-ever high capacity LHB parcel van, can run at 130 kmph
Indian Railways in an another first has launched the high capacity parcel van on the Linke Hofmann Busch(LHB) platform. The high capacity parcel van was launched at Delhi’s Safdarjung Railway station by Member Rolling Stock, Railway Board, Sh. Rajesh Agarwal and Member Traffic, Railway Board, Sh. Purnendu.S.Mishra The new high capacity parcel van has been designed and manufactured by Rail Coach Factory, Kapurthala, this is the first ever that a high capacity parcel van on LHB platform.
The coach has been made from stainless steel shell on LHB platform for longer life. To facilitate transportation of wide goods, foldable 2-tier luggage racks have been provided in these parcel van coaches. These coaches have three collapsible partitions and four sliding doors. The coach has complete stainless steel interior paneling and fitted with 140 KN air suspension.
The coach is also equipped with axle mounted disc brakes and anti climbing CBC coupler with transition screw coupling. The coach shall have fire balls inside to douse any fire inside.
The LHB parcel vans have been provided with flushed-in type fire retardant LED lights. This coach is HOG compliant with both end connectivity. This coach can be attached at any positon in the rake. The LHB parcel van will generate revenue for Indian Railways through parcel transportation business. Further, RCF is in process of development of E-commerce parcel Van with a volume capacity 210 m3 and speed potential of 160 kmph.
The coach will be equipped with load cell to indicate pay load and GPS tracker. The new coach will be Head on Generation(HOG) compliant & both end loco power connectivity. No need of reversal shunting o¬n the rake. The coach will also have six interior sunken led lights for better illumination of interiors. It will also have 32 number foldable 2 tier luggage racks for efficient staking of small parcels. It will also have sliding doors with protection wall for ease of loading and unloading. The coach will have three number of collapsible partition-04 compartments for modular use.The coach will have a tare weight of 33.5 tonne and luggage carrying capacity of 24 tonne.
Here are the salient features of the new parcel van coach:
■Axle mounted disc brakes (2.48 caliper ratio) with wheel slide protection system for rapid and effective braking.
■Anti climbing CBC coupler with transition screw coupling & side buffer for safe and reliable coupling with high speed trains.
■02 RFID tags provided on the parcel car body.
■Axle end cover provided with earthing arrangement.
■Fleet graphic film on coach exterior in red and silver grey as per LHB color scheme.
Railways launch the first-ever high capacity LHB parcel van, can run at 130 kmph
PPP on Indian Railways: Projects Worth 5,700 Cr Completed, 13,400 Cr Given In-Principle Approval
Ministry of Railways (MoR) has taken initiatives in various areas viz. network expansion, setting up of locomotive factories, induction of railway wagons, Station Re-Development etc. to attract private investment and participation.
Five Public Private Partnership (PPP) models of Participative Policy of MoR, namely Non-Government Railway (NGR), Joint Venture (JV), Customer Funded model, Built-Operate-Transfer (BOT) and BOT Annuity models have been formulated to attract private investment in Rail connectivity Projects. So far, 12 projects of Rs.5,700 Cr have been completed and 13 more projects of Rs. 23,000 Cr have been undertaken under these models. Further, 07 more projects of Rs. 13,400 Cr have been granted In-Principle approval, which are under development stage.
MoR has also set up two locomotive factories (one electric and one diesel) in Joint Venture with private players. Indian Railways has also inducted 150 rakes through incentive schemes by associating freight customers. In addition, 63 private freight terminals have also been commissioned to augment terminal infrastructure with private participation.
Re-Development of Habibganj, Nagpur, Gwalior, Amritsar and Sabarmati Stations has also been undertaken through Public Private Partnership.
MoR has also planned private participation in operation of passenger trains by introducing around 150 modern rakes with the objective to induct ‘state of the art’ rolling stock to provide world class travel experience to passengers.
This information was given by the Minister of Railways and Commerce & Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.
PPP on Indian Railways: Projects Worth 5,700 Cr Completed, 13,400 Cr Given In-Principle Approval - RailPost.in - Indian Railways News & Analysis
Ministry of Railways (MoR) has taken initiatives in various areas viz. network expansion, setting up of locomotive factories, induction of railway wagons, Station Re-Development etc. to attract private investment and participation.
Five Public Private Partnership (PPP) models of Participative Policy of MoR, namely Non-Government Railway (NGR), Joint Venture (JV), Customer Funded model, Built-Operate-Transfer (BOT) and BOT Annuity models have been formulated to attract private investment in Rail connectivity Projects. So far, 12 projects of Rs.5,700 Cr have been completed and 13 more projects of Rs. 23,000 Cr have been undertaken under these models. Further, 07 more projects of Rs. 13,400 Cr have been granted In-Principle approval, which are under development stage.
MoR has also set up two locomotive factories (one electric and one diesel) in Joint Venture with private players. Indian Railways has also inducted 150 rakes through incentive schemes by associating freight customers. In addition, 63 private freight terminals have also been commissioned to augment terminal infrastructure with private participation.
Re-Development of Habibganj, Nagpur, Gwalior, Amritsar and Sabarmati Stations has also been undertaken through Public Private Partnership.
MoR has also planned private participation in operation of passenger trains by introducing around 150 modern rakes with the objective to induct ‘state of the art’ rolling stock to provide world class travel experience to passengers.
This information was given by the Minister of Railways and Commerce & Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.
PPP on Indian Railways: Projects Worth 5,700 Cr Completed, 13,400 Cr Given In-Principle Approval - RailPost.in - Indian Railways News & Analysis
End of an Era. As of 9 Feb 2020, there are now 0 WAM4 locomotives in active mainline service. The last remaining units of TATA have been withdrawn.
Few of these, around 8-12 can still be however found doing shunting duties for a month or two. But finally its an end.
WAM4 rebuilt into WAG5 still however serve the IR, even though they are now going out in good numbers too.
Few of these, around 8-12 can still be however found doing shunting duties for a month or two. But finally its an end.
WAM4 rebuilt into WAG5 still however serve the IR, even though they are now going out in good numbers too.