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CHAPTER 8 |
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STAFF REQUIREMENTS AND OTHER INFRASTRUCTURAL FACILITIES |
Different types of track
machines available on Indian Railways are discussed in Chapter
2 of this Manual. The number of machines required will depend upon the
workload, age and health of machines as well as availability of line block.
8.2 Requirement of Staff for Machine Working
8.2.1 The staff required for machine
working can be grouped as under:-
i) Staff for field
operation
ii) Staff for field
supervision, technical and general services.
iii) Staff for repairs and
maintenance, excluding POH.
8.2.2 The scale of staff for above groups
is given in Annexure 8.1.
8.2.3 While scale of staff for group (i)
above has been laid down for each type of machine separately, scales of staff
for other groups have been laid down for the units of the machines giving
weightage factors to different types of machines, as given in para (A) of Annexure 8. 1.
8.2.4
It has already been
specified in Chapter 6 that the POH of the
machines may be carried out either by Central POH Workshop, Allahabad or by
entering into a contract with the manufacturer/authorized service agents.
8.3 Training of Track Machine Personnel
8.3.1
The subject of
Track Machines shall form a part of the syllabus of relevant training course at
IRICEN/Pune. In addition, officers of Track Machine Organisation shall undergo
special courses on Track Machines conducted from time to time. They shall also
be exposed to facilities available at IRTMTC and CPOH Workshop/Allahabad.
8.3.2 Revised as per correction slip no.6 para B
8.4
Other Infrastructure Facilities
Base and satellite
workshops are covered in Chapter 6.
Following additional
facilities are necessary for day-to-day working of machines:-
i) Transport and storage
facilities for hydraulic oil, lubricants & fuel.
ii) Transport for spare
parts.
iii) Communication
facilities.
iv) Repairs and stabling
line for machines.
v) Resting facilities for
staff.
vi) Cash imprest.
8.4.1 Storage and Carriage
Facilities for Fuel and Oil
Special road mobile unit(s)
to carry and distribute fuel, lubricants and hydraulic oils with pumping
arrangements shall be provided. The mobile van carrying fuel will have to
fulfill statutory safety standards in this regard. More than one unit may be necessary
for each Base/Satellite Depot depending upon the number of machine units to be
catered for.
8.4.2 Transport of Spare Parts,
Assemblies.
Large parts/assemblies are
required to be transported by road while other items by train service. One or
more road vehicles shall be provided with the " Base/Satellite Depot,
depending on requirement
8.4.3
Communication facilities.
A walkie- talkie/ VHF
communication system shall be available between the site of the work and the
adjoining stations. Where communication from mid section to Engg. Control is
available, such a facility shall also be used communications related to machine
working. Necessary communication sets shall be provided to machine incharge.
The machine staff shall communicate with their controlling officers from
PCO/FAX/STD booths, if required. The officers of Track Machines Organisation
shall be provided with adequate communication facilities including STD and FAX.
8.4.4 Repairs and Stabling
Facilities for Machines:
In addition to sidings at
Section Engineer (P.Way)’s headquarters, siding of adequate lengths to stable
Track Machines & camp coaches shall be available at stations about 30 kms
apart. These sidings shall be provided with facilities of electricity water
supply. Electric supply will enable minor repairs to be carried out in the
workshop of the camp coach.
8.4.5
Resting Facilities for Staff
Rest House facilities shall
be provided, attached to each Sectional Engineer (P. way)'s office for Track
Machine staff. One camp coach i.e. 'Workshop-cum-Rest Van shall be provided
alongwith each track machine. The coach shall be capable of being attached
alongwith the machine and also in train formation. List of equipments and
facilities in this coach shall be in accordance with the standard plans. (Annexure 8.2) issued by RDSO,
including provision of refrigerator and cooking gas.
Suitable cash imprest shall
be available with the Assistant Engineer/Track Machine for purchase of minor
items of urgent and critical nature and to carry out urgent repairs from nearby
local markets. The imprest will also meet needs for communication such as STD,
FAX etc.
8.4.7 Rest Roster (Added as per
Cs no. 1 dated 18.10.2000)
