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How were the 9 older zones created out of the former independent railway networks?

22-06-2019

Around 1950, legislation was passed allowing the central government to take over many of the independent railway systems that were in operation. In 1951, the following zones were created: SR — April 14: From Madras & Southern Mahratta Rly., South Indian Rly., and Mysore State Rly. (about 9660 km). CR — Nov. 5: From the GIPR, the Nizam's State Rly., and the Scindia and Dholpur Rly. (about 8690 km). WR — Nov. 5: From the BB&CI Rly., the Saurashtra, the Rajasthan, the Jaipur, and the Cutch Rlys. (about 9120 km). In 1952, the following zones were created: NR — April 14: From the Jodhpur Rly., Bikaner Rly., three divisions of the East Indian Rly. north-west of Mughalsarai,

What are/were Edmondson card tickets like in India? Are they still used?

July 17, 2019

Until a few years ago, the mainstay of IR's ticketing were the Edmondson tickets* which were issued manually (machine-punched or even hand-written in some cases) for all train journeys, reservations, etc. Indian Edmondson tickets show(ed) a fair bit of variation. Apart from the expected information such as the endpoints of the journey, the date,

What is the ‘stone throw’ method of communication?

July 17, 2019

In the days before walkie-talkies or other means of communication between the cab and the station staff were available, a very simple but effective method was used by a driver or guard to communicate with the station master or his staff at stations where the train did not halt. He would write his message on a piece of paper, wrap it around a

How do ground staff, train crew, signalmen, and others communicate?

July 17, 2019

Since about 1999, handled radio sets (walkie-talkies) have been issued to most drivers, guards, and other staff on the move. These handsets usually have a fairly short range (a kilometer or so). VHF radio sets have been installed in the loco cabs for a few important trains such as the Grand Trunk Express, Tamil Nadu Express, and the Rajdhanis and

What are the telecommunications systems that IR uses?

July 17, 2019

Most of IR's telecommunications needs are handled by telephone / telegraph cables and other control communication cables running alongside the tracks (often underground in electrified areas) or overhead (usually in non-electrified areas). Important circuits of control and communication include section control for overall control of train running,

What is ROSHAN?

July 17, 2019

'ROSHAN' stands for ROlling Stock Health ANalyst and refers to some technology developed by Konkan Railway in association with Bhabha Atomic Research Centre for monitoring the running characteristics of coaches and wagons. Accelerometers mounted on rolling stock record the oscillations of the coach or wagon while in use and computer circuitry

What are the ‘Primary’, ‘Secondary’, and ‘Safe to Run’ designations for rolling stock?

July 17, 2019

Rolling stock (coaches and wagons) are usually classified into three categories for maintenance purposes. The primary maintenance category consists of vehicles that need thorough inspection and maintenance. They are to be examined closely from all aspects, and all parts that are at the limit of the prescribed running life (in km or calendar time)

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