Clicked by me at Dasnagar today after 7 years
Loco No : 30681
Shed: Lallaguda
Loco Type : WAP7(HOG)
Train: 12246 YPR HWH Duronto Express
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Feeling really excited to post such blog after such a long time
The Loco was spotted with the empty rake going to Santragachi for Rest

** All Rajdhani Trains will be replaced by Tejas AC Sleeper Coaches Gradually **
IN FEBRUARY 2021
Agartala Anand Bihar Terminal Rajdhani is running with Tejas AC Sleeper Coaches

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Mumbai New Delhi Rajdhani will run in TEJAS AC SLEEPER Coaches

The features of Tejas type Sleeper coaches are as under:-

Automatic Plug Door: All main entrance doors are centralized controlled by Guard. Train will not start until all doors are closed.

Stainless Steel Under-frame: Complete under-frame is of austenitic stainless steel (SS 201LN) which increases life of the coach because of reduced corrosion.

Bio-Vacuum Toilet system: Provides improved hygiene condition in the toilet due to improved flushing and also save water per flush.

Air Suspension Bogies: Provided with Air Spring Suspension in bogies to improve comfort and ride quality of these coaches.

Fire Alarm, Detection and Suppression system: All coaches are provided with Automatic Fire Alarm and Detection System.

Smart Features: Provided with smart features processed by a centralized processing unit PICCU (Passenger information coach computing unit).The features are as follows:

*PA/PIS (passenger announcement/passenger information system)

*Digital destination board

*CCTV- With day night vision capability, Facial recognition even in low light condition, Network Video Recorder.

*Emergency Talk back for medical or security emergency

*On Board condition monitoring system for Bearing, Wheel, to improve safety

*HVAC- Air quality measurement for Air Conditioning system

*Toilet Occupancy Sensor

*Water level sensor to indicate water availability

*Train Supervisor and Power car Monitoring system (Kiosk): 18.5” touch screen Kiosk is provided in each power car for monitoring the health of the complete rake and also used as a surveillance monitoring station. This LCD is connected to the PICCU system of the power car for visualisation of the power car.

*Improved Toilet Unit: Provided with touch-less fittings, Marble finish with anti-graffiti coating, Gel coated shelf, New design dustbin, Door latch activated light, Engagement display.

*Textured Exterior and Interior PVC Film: Both exterior and interior, are provided with textured PVC film.

* Improved interiors: Seats and berths having PU foam, provide better comfort to passengers.

*Roller Blind on window: Instead of curtains roller blinds provided for easy sanitization.

*Mobile Charging points: Provided for each passenger.

*Berth reading light: Provided for each passenger.

* Upper berth climbing arrangement: Convenient upper berth arrangement.
Indian Railway has a plan to replace all Mail/Express Train Coaches with Tejas Sleeper Coaches in a phased manner

It is to be noted that 5% Hike in Base Fare will be in force while you will travel
in "TEJAS RAJDHANI" with the above noted Smart Features
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IN THIS ERA OF RAPID ELECTRIFICATION OF ROUTES & MISSION RAFTAAR
THE FOLLOWING ZONES STILL NEEDED MORE WAP7 PASSENGER LOCOMOTIVES (ALL THESE ZONES HAVE LESS THAN 100 WAP7 LOCOS)
RAILWAY ZONES HAVING LESS WAP 7 ALLOCATION
EAST COAST RAILWAY ------ 58 LOCOMOTIVES NEEDED
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CENTRAL RAILWAY ----- 26 LOCOMOTIVES NEEDED
NORTH CENTRAL RAILWAY ---- 27 LOCOMOTIVES NEEDED
SOUTH EAST CENTRAL RAILWAY -- 44 LOCOMOTIVES NEEDED
SOUTH EASTERN RAILWAY ------- 8 LOCOMOTIVES NEEDED
SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY ------- 83 LOCOMOTIVES NEEDED

WE HAVE NOW TOTAL 1328 WAP 7 LOCOMOTIVES IN SERVICE WHICH ARE ALLOTED TO 20 LOCOMOTIVE SHEDS OF 13 RAILWAY ZONES
PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHMENTS FOR DETAILS
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Indian Railways approves Alstom's e-locos to run freight trains at maximum speed of 120 kmph
Planned to be deployed for operations on major freight routes of the railways, including the dedicated freight corridors (DFCs), they are expected to increase the average speed of freight trains in the country by at least 20-25 kmph, the company said.
The Railway Ministry has approved Alstom-built 12,000-horsepower (HP) electric locomotives to run freight trains at a maximum speed of 120 kmph, a statement from the French company said on October 14. Earlier in the year, the railways...
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had inducted WAG 12B electric locomotives, the most powerful ones to run on Indian tracks, according to the company.

These locomotives have clocked over 1 million kilometres, providing a significant fillip to the country's freight logistics sector. "In line with India's push towards self-reliance, we have successfully leveraged our local engineering and manufacturing capabilities. Alstom is also committed to support IR in reducing its carbon footprint and adopt cleaner technologies in its quest to transform into the world's largest Green Railway network," Alain Spohr, managing director of Alstom India and South Asia, said.

"Equipped with insulated gate bipolar transistors-based propulsion technology, it would lead to considerable savings in energy consumption due to the use of regenerative braking. The technology is also helpful towards making the acceleration process more efficient by reducing the heat generation and traction noise. Additionally, the move will not only bring down the operational costs, but also reduce the congestion faced by the Indian Railways," he added.

Electric locos allow heavy freight trains to haul 6,000 tonnes at a top speed of 120 kmph. Planned to be deployed for operations on major freight routes of the railways, including the dedicated freight corridors (DFCs), they are expected to increase the average speed of freight trains in the country by at least 20-25 kmph, the company said.

Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, with the advent of Unlock 1.0, Alstom restarted significant production at all its manufacturing facilities, ensuring all necessary permissions and adhering to government protocols. The company's focus is to give maximum support and protection to all teams and workforce in the present adverse situation, it said in a statement.
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