WORK STUDY TO REVIEW THE TLD STAFF STRENGTH AT ...

WORK STUDY TO REVIEW THE

TLD STAFF STRENGTH AT

SSE/TLD/ED & SSE/AC/ED

SALEM DIVISION

SOUTHERN RAILWAY

PLANNING BRANCH

G.275/WSSR-611617/2017-18

STUDIED BY

WORK STUDY TEAM OF

PLANNING BRANCH

APRIL - 2017

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SALEM DIVISION

(i)

I N D E X

SERIAL NUMBER

CONTENTS PAGE NUMBER

(i) ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

1 (ii) TERMS OF REFERENCE

(iii) METHODOLOGY

(iv) SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATION 2

CHAPTERS

I INTRODUCTION 3

II PRESENT SCENARIO 4 - 9

III CRITICAL ANALYSIS 10 - 14

IV PLANNING BRANCH REMARKS ON CO-ORDINATING OFFICER’S VIEWS

15 - 21

V FINANCIAL SAVINGS 22

ANNEXURES

I STAFF STRENGTH OF SSE/ELEC./GS/ED 23

II COACHING PARTICULARS AT THE DEPOT OF SSE/E/TC&AC/ED

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III LIST OF PASSING TRAINS THROUGH ED STATION

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IV PLATFORM ROSTER 26

V ROSTER FOR AC STAFF – ED 27

VI MONTHLY MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FOR S.G.A/C COACHES

28 – 31

VII REPORT OF FORTNIGHTLY EXAMINATION 32 – 33

VIII CO-ORDINATING OFFICER’S VIEWS 34 - 35

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(i)

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The work study team extends its sincere thanks to Sr.DEE/Chg/SA,

ADEE/Chg/SA, Supervisors and staff of Electrical Branch at SSE/TLD/ED &

SSE/AC/ED for their valuable inputs and co-operation in completing the work study.

(ii)

TERMS OF REFERENCE

The study is to review the staff strength of Train lighting Depot & AC staff at

Erode .

(iii)

METHODOLOGY

The following methodology has been adopted while conducting the work study:

1) Collection of data about the activities, staff deployment, and application of yardstick issued by Railway Board.

2) Field Observation and assessment of man power on need basis.

3) Discussion with Field Officials.

4) Effect of modernization in equipments, facilities and processes.

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(iv)

SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS

Recommendation No.1: (Train Lighting)

Three posts of Helper in the grade pay Rs.1800/- are found excess to

the requirement. These posts may be surrendered and credited to the

Bank of Surplus posts. (Total – 3)

Recommendation No.2: (Air Conditioning)

One post of Tech Gr.II, in Grade Pay Rs.2400/- Two post of Tech.Gr.III

in Grade Pay Rs.1900/- and One post of Helper in grade pay Rs.1800/-

are found excess to the requirement. These posts may be surrendered

and credited to the Bank of Surplus posts. (Total - 4)

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REVISED RECOMMENDATION

Revised Recommendation No.1: (Train Lighting)

One post of Helper in grade pay Rs.1800/- are found excess to the

requirement, may be surrendered and credited to the Bank of Surplus

posts. (Total – 1)

Recommendation No.2: (Air Conditioning)

Two posts of Tech Gr.III, in Grade Pay Rs.1900/- are found excess to

the requirement, may be surrendered and credited to the Bank of

Surplus posts.

(Total - 2)

(Total 3 posts)

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CHAPTER – I

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 SALEM Division is one the six divisions in Southern Railway and it contributes

major share of earnings come from passenger operations. The Erode junction

is one of the Major junctions in Southern Railway. This station is connecting

the Southern Districts by taking off branch line from ED to TPJ/DG via KRR.

This station is situated with lot of Textile mills in nearby area as well as a

famous Bhavani Temple is located within 30 Kms from Erode Jn.

1.2 The Salem Division has two major maintenance depots for Train lighting and

AC coach maintenance activities, of which, one is at Erode Junction (ED ) and

the another one is at Coimbatore Junction ( CBE).

1.3 The Electrical Branch is having various wings such as, Traction distribution,

Power, Train lighting, AC maintenance and coach manning. Sr.DEE/Chg/SA

is in-charge for train lighting and AC maintenance side and he is assisted with

ADEE/Chg./SA, ADEE/Chg./SA, Supervisors, Group ‘C’ and ‘D’ employees.

1.4 The Train lighting staff are utilized for maintenance activities like primary,

secondary, train passing etc. The AC staff are utilized for primary/Secondary

maintenance of AC coaches as well as accompanying with AC coaches while

on journey.

1.5 This study is confined to Train Lighting staff & AC maintenance staff at Erode

Junction only.

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CHAPTER – II

2.0 PRESENT SCENARIO

2.1 ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE

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SSE/TLD /ED is the incharge for TL maintenance activities of Non-AC

coaches at ED depot including platform duties his office is located at ED ,

SSE/AC/ED is incharge of AC Coaches maintenance activities including

distribution of AC mechanics to the nominated trains

2.2 Rake/Train holding position at ED Yard:

The total number of rakes maintain at ED are 4 Express, 6 passenger rakes, 1

Break down Rake and 1 SPART. Total 12 rakes consisting of 4 WGFCWAC, 8

WGACCW, 8 WGACCN, 52 WGSCN, 56 WGS and 18 WGSLR. Of the above

coaches, 20 No. of coaches are AC and 137 coaches are non-AC. The Non-

AC coaches are being maintained by the AC staff.

2.3 The main activities of the Train Lighting Staff are as follows:

a) Primary Maintenance activities by Technicians:

Primary Maintenance of coaches are being done when the coaches are

returning to the parent depot as per the link roster. The frequency of the

coaches arriving at the parent depot may vary from train to train.

SSE/TLD / AC Incharge

SSE/TL/ED

Other Staff

Sr.DEE/Coaching/Genl

ADEE/Coaching/Genl

Sr. Tech. & Technicians

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In fact, the primary maintenance is a continuous process spread

over the successive between POH periods. The IOH and other weekly,

monthly or all such periodical maintenance schedules are a part of the

primary maintenance. Even though an overall checking of all the vital

accessories are required during every arrival while primary

maintenance, specialized attention for particular areas can also be

planned suitably by the depot officials. Normally IOH is carried out once

in 9 months and preventive checks are carried out once in a month.

Quarterly checks are being conducted for batteries.

Checking of tension gear assembly, battery charging (6-8 hours)

checking of terminals, carbon brushes, junction boxes, roof attendance,

water level in batteries, etc., are some of the routine activities during

primary maintenance . For some train links, for want of time, there may

not be any secondary maintenance schedule at out stations and simply

a platform turn round check is possible. In fact the primary maintenance

is the main activity in electrical side. Placing of coaches on separate

electrical sick lines, break down duties etc., get a separate manpower

allotment apart from primary needs. However, the yardstick for sick

attendance is too apportioned between various secondary/PFTR/ Pass

through/en-route check points as a whole.

2.4 The following are the general activities being carried out at the unit floor

➢ Voltage on load

➢ Specific Gravity of battery

➢ Clean all cells and ICCS

➢ Fans/Lights attention

➢ Conditions of Emergency lights

➢ Condition of Cell Phone Charger

➢ Earth testing

2.5. Primary Maintenance of the coaches (other than AC Coaches) by supervisory staff:

SSE/ JE are the incharge for maintaining the trains to all concern apart from

certain activities which are regularly inspected in person during the

primary/secondary maintenance of coaches.

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a) Primary/Secondary maintenance of coaches

➢ Coach voltage ON/OFF

➢ Data Checking

➢ Alternator/ Make

➢ Belt condition

➢ Axle pulley

➢ Alternator Pin, Cotter Pin, Bush, Safety chain, Tension Rod, Bush

and Belt Alignment.

➢ Battery SP gravity – B1 & B2

➢ Cell Make/Lug date

➢ FNE date

b) Under Frame Examinations on Pit Line:

The major works carried out during this maintenance are:

Battery Checking:

➢ Make/Lug date

➢ Check Working Belts

➢ Tightness of Axle Pulley

➢ Battery Box Suspension

(c) Alternator Checking:

➢ Alternator belt

➢ Condition of Alternator/Axle pulley

➢ Condition of tension rod suspension pin

➢ Regulator or make

d) Roof Condition:

❖ Light

❖ Fan

❖ Switch

❖ Rotary Junction Box

❖ Cell Phone Charger

❖ Fuse Distribution Board

❖ Emergency Light

❖ Condition of Earth Leakage etc.

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2.6 TRAIN PASSING ACTIVITIES:

Daily of an average of 95 passenger trains are passing through ED station .

The activities related to switching on and off of lights according to

requirement and any special attention required are being done by platform

electrical staff.

2.7 Sick Line Maintenance :

Coaches found sick are detached and attended in separatedly in

sickline nominated for them.

2.8 Sundry/Occasional duties (TL Staff ) :

A BD special consisting with 6 coaches and one MRV special with 2 coaches

is being maintained by the Train Lighting/AC staff. Apart from that, they are

carried out BD Special check, trial run; duties at accident site, duties

connected with EL box, etc., At an average of 24 coaches were condemned

during the year 2016-17. This has required some extra man power to do these

activities as and when the necessity arises.

2.9 Details of Check carried out by the AC staff at Coaches

o Axle Pulley

o Belts

o Alternator

o Regulatory Battery

o Compressor Motor

o Condenser Motor

o Evaporator Motor

o Filters

o Panel Board

o Pro-cooling unit

o Recording of vital parameters ie the Suction pressure, delivery and Oil

pressure of P.P and N.P.P sides.

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2.10 Actual staff deployment of TL & AC staff of the ED unit

Designation Sanction Actual Vacant excess

TL STAFF

SSE 1 1 0 0

OS 1 1 0 0

Sr.Tech 3 3 0 0

Tech 1 9 7 2 0

Tech II 3 8 0 5

Tech III 3 1 2 0

Helper 12 11 1 0

Total 32 32 5 5

AC STAFF

SSE 1 1 0 0

Sr.Tech 2 2 0 0

Tech 1 3 1 2 0

Tech II 2 1 1 0

Tech III 8 6 2 0

Helper 15 14 1 0

Total 31 25 6 0

Grand Total 63 57 11 5

2.11 As on 13.02.2017, the actual number of staff working under SSE/TLD/ED is 35

against the sanctioned strength of 32. This includes the supervisors and

ministerial staff. On AC side 25 staff are working against the sanctioned

strength of 31.

2.12 Staff Distribution from TL Side:

S.No. Activity Area No.of Staff

1. Under frame Examination 2

2. Roof examination 2

3. Fort Night / Despatch 2

4. Platform attention 9

5. Over all in-charge 1

6. Office 2

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7. BD Staff 5

8. LR/ Rest giver 4

9. SSE 1

10. Office Staff (OS) 1

Total 29

2.13 Staff Distribution: TL in Night Shift ( 21-24 hrs to 00- 5.00 hrs)


1. Night Duty Mainteance 3

Total 3

Grand Total (29 + 3) 32

2.14 Staff Distribution: AC Staff :


1. Online 15

2. Maintenance 6

3. Routine over all 3

4. SSE 1

Total 25

2.15 Roster Duties: (a) Platform Duties: Morning Shift - 0600 to 1400 hrs. Evening Shift - 1400 to 2200 hrs. Night Shift - 2200 to 0000 & 0000 to 0600 hrs.

(b) Maintenance Duties:

General Shift - 0800 to 1700 hrs Night Shift - 2100 to 0000 – 0500 hrs

(c ) Line Duties on weekly basis: (For AC staff)

Maintenance - Two days in a week On Line - Three days in a week On Line/off - One day Rest - One day 2.16 An analysis has been made to work out the optimum staff requirement for TL

side and AC side at ED depot is discussed in detail further:

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CHAPTER – III

3.0 CRITICAL ANALYSIS

3.1 Work Study

Work-study is a scientific tool to assess the right method , time and man

power to any processing units. In Indian Railways, apart from barriers and

strategies like social service, safety, punctuality etc. the operating ratio is the

prime factor in concern with the productivity. The Operation ratio fixed to the

target of 92% for the year 2016-17. Where in the part of staff cost is vital

factor since it takes about 36% in total expenditure, hence Planning branch /

HQ conducting various departments / units to serve the optimum manpower

by which the OR target can be achieved on the way this work study is

conducted in SSE/TL/ED & SSE/AC/ED.

3.2 Yardstick for electrical as per RB Norms

For train passing duties the yardstick is 0.07 for express trains and 0.06 for

passenger trains and there is no yard stick prescribed for the item ‘Platform

turn round’ duties.

3.3 Trains Dealt at Pit Line

Sl. No

Train NO No of service / week

No of coaches

Average No of coaches

1 22649 (exp) 7 days 18 18

2 56839/400 ( Pass) 7 days 10 10

3 56100 ( Pass) 4 days 7 04

Avg No of Express coaches maintained /Day = 18

Avg No of Passenger coaches maintained /Day =14

a) 18 coaches x 0.30 (Yard stick) (Express) = 6 staff

b) 14 coaches x 0.30 (Yard stick)(Passenger) = 5 staff

Total = 11 staff

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3.4 MAN POWER ASSESSMENT FOR PRIMARY MAINTENANCE:

A total number of 137 TL coaches and 20 AC coaches are being given primary

attendance at ED. Of which daily, 13 WGSCN, 3 GS and 2 WGSLR (Total 18)

are given daily primary maintenance for Non-AC coaches, and 1 WGFCWAC,

2WGACCW and 2 WGACCN (Total 5) coaches are given for primary

maintenance daily from AC side. Even though the holding of coaches at ED

depot is 137 on TL side and 20 coaches are on AC side, the

actual of number of coaches are being given for primary maintenance is only

18 on Non-AC side (TL side) and 5 coaches on AC side. From the AC coaches

2 WGACCW and 2 WGACCN (Total 4) coaches were given maintenance

contract for 3 years . The only one under slung WGFCWAC coach is being

given primary maintenance at AC side. Out of the 18 Non-AC coaches, 2

coaches are WGSLR. Which requires 75% of maintenance activities when

compared to passenger coaches. In SLR coaches, Tail lamp and side lamps

are required some more special attention from the TL side, By considering all

the above facts and ground realities, the requirement of staff for TL/AC side at

ED depot is arrived as follows.

3.5 PASSING THROUGH TRAINS

There is no separate yardstick for platform turn round maintenance activities It

is observed that there is No Platform Turn Round coaches at ED depot . Only

6 Passengers rakes consisting of 40 coaches for switch off/on are done at

platform . Some of the passing trains are being attended by the TL staff based

on the complaint received from the guard, passengers or from other stations.

To do these duties 2 staff per shift (total 6 staff) are allowed on need base .

Passing through trains = 2*3 = 6 staff

3.6 SICK LINE ATTENTION:

The total holding of coaches at host depot is 137 Non-AC and 20 AC coaches.

Monthly on an average of one coach is being attended in TLD sick line. It is

evident that, they are attending 12 coaches in a year.

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The yardstick prescribed for sick line attention is 0.05 per coach.

• Avg No of coaches available / day = 37

• Yard stick for sick line attention = 0.05

• Requirement of Man power = 37*0.05 = 1.85 staff

While applying Railway Boards yardstick 2 staff is required for Sick line

attention. (Total 2 staff)

3.7 REQUIREMENT OF STAFF FOR OTHER DUTIES:

Staff are deputed for BD special trail run, VIP specials, etc., To do the

ministerial duties like issue of pass/PTO, maintaining leave particulars,

statistical data, Issue of materials, Evaluation/monitoring of stores materials

and to do other activities etc, the existing arrangements may be continued. To

do the removal of fans, lights and batteries from the condemned coaches the

staff allowed deputed for BD special and other duties may be utilized for these

purpose as these activities are not routine one. The requirement of staff to do

the other activities is as follows:

➢ For Break down Van special and other duties - 5 staff

__________ Total 5 staff

__________ 3.8 Summary of the staff requirement at SSE/TLD/ED is assessed as under:

Primary Maintenance = 11

Platform Turn round/pass through = 2 x 3 6

Sick attendance Avg. of 1 coaches per month = 2

Break Down Van Special 3

Condemned/F & D attention 2

Total 24

LR at 12.5% = (23 x 12.5%) 3

Total 27

Ministerial Staff 1

SSE /JE 1

TOTAL Requirement of staff on TL side 29

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3.9 Sanction Vs Requirement of Train Lighting Staff:

Train Lighting

Category Sanction Actual Requirement Surplus

SSE 1 1 1 0

Sr.Tech. 3 3 3 0

Tech.Gr.I 9 7 9 0

Tech.Gr.II 3 8 3 0

Tech.Gr.III 3 1 3 0

Helper 12 11 9 3

OS 1 1 1 0

TOTAL 32 32 29 3

Recommendation No.1:

Three post of Helper in the grade pay Rs.1800/- are found excess to the

requirement. These posts may be surrendered and credited to the Bank of

Surplus posts. (Total – 3)

3.10 Air Condition (AC)/ED:

The duties of AC staff at ED is to maintain the Air Conditional Coaches for

Primary Maintenance as well as to accompany with the AC coaches up to the

destination. The Train No. 22649/22650 have five AC coaches are given for

primary maintenance at ED depot. Of the 5 AC coaches, 4 AC coaches

maintenance works have been awarded with contract for three years. Only

one under slung coach is given primary maintenance by depot staff at the

yard.But 3 staff in a batch are being accompanying with these five coaches (

i.e From ED to HYB and back). The total time taken for accompanying duties is

nearly 57 hours including daily duty hours of 8 hrs per day. Total number

of four batches consisting of 3 staff in a batch are doing train accompanying

duties for the AC coaches. (Total 4 x 3 = 12 staff) Apart from that, two days are

being awaited at HQRS as Off/Rest. Two days are utilized for AC maintenance

activities at ED depot by the accompanying AC staff . By considering above

and applying the Railway Board Yard stick, the requirement of AC staff for ED

depot is as under:

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3.11 Railway Board Yard Stick:

For under slung coaches - 2.1 staff per US coach

For RMPU coaches - 1.4 staff per RMPU coach

For accompany duties - 1.05 staff per coach.

3.12 Requirement of man power by application of Yard Stick:

a) For under slung coaches

1x 2.1 staff = 2.1 coaches 2 staff

b) For accompany duties 1.05 x 5 = 5.25 x 4 rake 21 staff

c) For RMPU coaches (Given for contract)

d) Add : LR 12.5% x 23 =2.87 3 staff

e) Over all in-charge (SSE) 1 staff

Total Requirement of man power for AC/ED 27 staff

3.13 SANCTION Vs REQUIREMENT OF AC STAFF :

Air Condition


SSE 1 1 1 0

Sr.Tech. 2 2 2 0

Tech.Gr.I 3 1 3 0

Tech.Gr.II 2 1 1 1

Tech.Gr.III 8 6 6 2

Helper 15 14 14 1

TOTAL 31 25 27 4

Recommendation No.2:

One post of Tech Gr.II, in Grade Pay Rs.2400/-, Two post of Tech.Gr.III in

Grade Pay Rs.1900/- and One post of Helper in grade pay Rs.1800/- are

found excess to the requirement. These posts may be surrendered and

credited to the Bank of Surplus posts. (Total -4)

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CHAPTER – IV

4.0 PLANNING BRANCH REMARKS ON CO-ORDINATING OFFICER’S VIEWS

The draft report was handed over to the Co-ordinating officer (ADEE/SA) on

28.03.2017 for which initial views were received and the same was to be

incorporated in the draft report for the submission of the Co-ordinating Officer.

The Planning Branch has advised to the Co-ordinating Officer vide letter No.

G.275/WSSR-611617/2016-17 dt. 31.03.2017 to offer his final remarks to the

draft report submitted on 28.03.2017. Accordingly, the Co-ordinating

Officer has given final remarks on 11/4/2017. The remarks of the Planning

Branch on Co-ordinating officer’s views are given below:

TL SIDE :

Views of the Co-ordinating officer :

Erode is the one of the nominated rolling in examination station for passing

trains through Erode junction. There are 54 Trains (Daily/ Bi-weekly / Tri

weekly etc) for which ED is nominated as Rolling in examination station.

Electrical department roll is also very much important in rolling in examination.

The condition of under gear equipments such as alternator, Axle pulley,

V - belts, Battery box , Regulator box etc are visually inspected during rolling

in examination and the defects noticed are attended and safety of the

equipments are ensured in addition the en-route failures reported through

Electrical control, PF announcement, Web /SMS Complaints also being

attended at Erode .

BD-MRV is one of the major important aspect and maintaining the coaches

in good fettle are very much essential. The BD- MRV is being inspected by

Divisional officers along with safety officer once in three months. Normal

maintenance of coaches, FNE, Trail run, Emergency duties, attention of

deficiencies during inspection etc are being carried out in BD-MRV. It is to be

noted that 5 staffs (Sr.Tech -1, Tech Gr-1 & helper -3) are exclusively

nominated for BD-MRV activities.

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In the report while calculating the requirement of staff for PF duty vide para

3.5, 2*3=6 staff are allotted. As on date 3*3 =9 staff is being needed in 3

shifts. The reason for deputing 3 staff in that rolling in examination has to be

done on trains arriving from SA side, CBE side, KRR side and sometimes

simultaneously. As such one staff required on either side for rollingin attention

and the third staff will look after PF attention duties. If one staff is reduced as

suggested by Work study, safety of train operation is likely to be affected

badly .

Vide para 3.4, while calculating the man power required for Primary

maintenance it has been mentioned that SLR coaches require only 75% of

maintenance activities which may be true from mechanical point of view. The

reality from Electrical point of view is that SLR coaches need more than 100%

of allowed man power for other coaches due to presence of Tail lamps, Side

lamps and luggage room lights controlled from guards compartment .

In addition to normal maintenance , FNE has to be carried out on each coach

fortnightly as per Railway board directions for which 2 staff is required per

coach per fortnight. The actual requirement of staff for FNE will be as below.

No of coaches under PM

No of FNE required/ Month

No of Man day required

No of staff required

137 274 548 22

( assuming 25 man days/ month i.e 548/25 =21.92 = 22 staff)

The requirement of staff for FNE has nowhere been mentioned in the work

study report. In general as Per Railway board yard stick the

requirement of staff is 0.3 staff per coach holding. This is for ED

depot is worked out as 137*0.3 = 41 staff. The sanctioned staff strength

of ED TL depot is only 30 (excluding one supervisor and one OS).

Additionally, 11 staff are required as per Railway Board yardstick .

As such , surrendering of 3 posts in TL side will not be practically

possible in view of safety in Train operations

Remarks of the Planning branch for TL Side:

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In Connection with data corrections and organsiation structure

details and activities , descriptions are corrected .

The Co-ordinating Officer`s views on the Draft Work study report has been

taken into consideration and the following remarks are offered.

In respect of BD-MRV as suggested by the Co-ordinating Officer, 5 staff

(Sr.Tech -1, Tech. – 1 and Helpers – 3) is agreed to. Hence, additional two

staff is provided as per the requirement of Co-ordinating Officer.

3.8 Summary of the staff requirement at SSE/TLD/ED is assessed as under:

Primary Maintenance = 11

Passing through trains = 6

Sick Line Avg. of 1 coaches per month = 2

Break Down Van Special 5

Condemned/F & D attention 2

Total 26

LR at 12.5% = (26 x 12.5%) 3

Total 29

Ministerial Staff 1

SSE /JE 1

TOTAL Requirement of staff on TL side 31

3.9 Sanction Vs Requirement of Train Lighting Staff:

Train Lighting


SSE 1 1 1 0

Sr.Tech. 3 3 3 0

Tech.Gr.I 9 7 9 0

Tech.Gr.II 3 8 3 0

Tech.Gr.III 3 1 3 0

Helper 12 11 11 1

OS 1 1 1 0

TOTAL 32 32 31 1

Revised Requirement of TL Staff:

TL = 29 + 2 (BD/MRV) = 31 Staff.

Regarding Train Lighting activities, it has been pointed out that there are

3 staff rostered for 3 shifts which is amounting to 9 staff.

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Direction Morning

(6-14)

Evening

(13-21)

Night

(22-06)

Total

CBE/SA

2

2

2

6 KRR

Since the number of trains is less, it is possible to manage all the three

points viz. CBE,SA & KRR with the help two staff per shift. Moreover, two

staff already allowed for sickline attention, since only one coach is attended

in a month, their services may be utilized for the above activity.

Likewise, already five staff are allowed for break-down maintenance, since

their services are utilized during emergencies and inspections, day-to-day

maintenance may not be required for BD coaches, hence the services of 5 BD

staff may be utilized for the passing through train activity.

Total requirement for TL (Para 3.8) 29 (including LR)

SSE/JE 1

Ministerial staff 1

G.TOTAL 31

The contention of the Co-ordinating officer regarding 100% maintenance in

SLR coaches is not agreed, since the number of lights and fans are very less in

SLR coaches when compared to General/Sleeper coaches. Even if Tail lamp

and Side lamps are added this quantity is very less only.

Regarding provision of 2 staff for FNE , the same has been allotted in para

3.8 (Condemned/FNE attention – 2 staff).

The present available staff for attending FNE activity is only 2, whereas the

division is projecting a requirement of 22 staff. Hence, the work study team

allowed to continue the existing staff strength (ie., 2) for FNE activities and

also suggests that some of the non-core activities can be outsourced duly

following the procedures.

REVISED RECOMMENDATION

CATEGORY SANCTION ACTUAL REQUIREMENT SURPLUS

TL 32 32 31 1

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Revised Recommendation No.1: (Train Lighting)

One post of Helper in grade pay Rs.1800/- are found excess to the

requirement, may be surrendered and credited to the Bank of Surplus posts.

(Total – 1)

AC Side:

Co-ordinating Officer’s Views:-

In AC side, while calculating the man power requirement vide para 3,12, no

staff have been allotted for maintenance of RMPU AC Coaches stating that

the coaches are covered under AMC. In this connection, it is to be understood

that only Roof Mounted Package unit in the coach is under AMC.

Other equipments like Alternator 25KW (2 Nos.) Regulator cum Rectifier units

25 KW – 2 Nos, 1100 AH batteries one set consisting of 56 Nos of cells, pre-

cooling transformer cum rectifier, water raising apparatus ( 2 Nos) 6+6 Nos of

V-belts on either side for transferring power to alternator one number of

power panel, lights, fans, cell phone charging points and other electrical

equipments which are not covered under AMC also requires routine

maintenance. Also the work done by the AMC staff has to be supervised by

departmental staff only. As such as per railway board yardstick 1.4 staff /

coach holding is required for primary maintenance.

Since, the holding of RMPU AC coaches at ED is 4 x 4 = 16 coaches. The staff

required for PM will be 16 x 1.4 = 22.4 and for the under slung AC Coaches 4

x 1.75 = 7 and total requirement for primary maintenance is 29. For the

manning duty, the requirement of staff is 21 and total requirement of staff is

(29+21) 50 as against the sanctioned strength of 30 and hence 20 staff are

additionally required.

As such surrender of 4 staff on AC side as suggested by work study

is technically not possible.

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Requirement of staff as per draft report for AC:

As per the Draft report 23 staff

Total 23 staff

LR @ 12.5% = 2.87 or say 03 staff

SSE 01

G.Total 27

Remarks of Planning Branch for AC side:

Regarding requirement of maintenance of RMPU coaches, the contract to the

value of Rs.1.96 crores has been awarded for 3 years. 40% of the value is

taken as Man power cost and hence 40% of 1.96 crores is 78.40 lakhs. For

one month, 78.40 Lakhs /36 = 2,17,777/-.

The staff cost of one Tech. Gr.II is Rs.53,300/- p.m.

Number of staff to be saved for Rs.2,17,777/- = 217777/53300

= 4.08 staff or say 4 staff.

Total staff requirement for maintenance of RMPU coaches as per yardstick is

4 x 1.4 = 5.6 staff or say 6 staff.

Staff saved on a/c of contract = 4 staff

Actual requirement for maintenance of 4 RMPU coaches is 2 staff.

Requirement of staff as per draft work study report = 23

Additional staff for RMPU = 02

Sub-total = 25

LR @ 12.5% = 3.125 or say 3 = 03

SSE = 01

Grand Total = 29

REVISED REQUIRMENT OF STAFF FOR MAINTENANCE OF AC

COACHES

UNIT SANCTION ACTUAL REQUIRMENT SURPLUS

AC 31 25 29 02

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Revised Recommendation No.2: (Air Conditioning)

Two posts of Tech.Gr.III in Grade pay Rs.1900/- are found excess to the

requirement, may be surrendered and credited to the Bank of Surplus posts.

(Total –2)

OVERALL POSITIONOF TL & AC:

CATEGORY SANCTION ACTUAL REQUIRMENT SURPLUS

TL 32 32 31 1

AC 31 25 29 2

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CHAPTER - V

5.0 FINANCIAL SAVINGS

5.1 If the recommendations made in the study report are implemented, the annual

recurring financial savings will be as under:

Sl. No.

Category Scale of pay

(Rs.)

Grade Pay (Rs.)

No.of post

Mean Pay (Rs.)

Annual savings

(Rs.)

1. Tech.III 5200-20200 1900 2 41550 997200

2. Helper 5200-20200 1800 1 37450 449400

TOTAL 3 1446600

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