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National Federation of IndianRailrryayme - 110055 3 , C H E L MSFORD ROAD,NEWDEI- HI Affiliatedto : IndianNationalTrade UnionCongress(INTUC) ona I Tra nspo rt Workers'Federation (lTF) No.rVlHoEw3I 2006fpcyrp$ternati

Dated:1810412016

The Chairman, Railway Board, New Delhi Dear Sir. Sub:

Repolt of the High Power Committee (R&S)-item no. 9.25 of the Minutes of the Meeting of the full Board held on 6* October2015& 8d'December2015-reg.

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GSA{FIR's letter No. IV/HOER/312006(DCyHPC dated 1010212016 to the CRB & copy endorsedto the MT' MS & ED/IR' x,Fr<:F*:F*x* NFIR invites kind attention of CRB to its letter of even number dated 10thFebruary 2016 wherein the Federationhas conveyed protest alainst Board's arbitrary decision for replacementof Guards in the rear Cabin of suburbantrains by Motormen as pilot project on WesternRailway. It is unfortunatethat the Railway Board have not respondedto Federation'sletter dated 10tr February,2016 and equally our request for convening a joint meeting with the Federationsto discussthe recommendationiof the I{PC(R&S) in general and specific recommendationfor replacementof Guard with Motorman (as pilot project) on WesternRailway in particular. .: So far as specific recommendationvide para9.25 of the minutesof the meetingof the full Board is concerned, the Federationcontendsthat the IIPC(R&S) has not taken the merits and factualworking systemand turn aroundtime consumedat the terminals as well the time being allowed for commutersto board the triin etc., before making sucha recommendation.It is, however, relevant to mention that the Guard plays very crucial role for ensuringsafety, speed and'satisfuctory service to the commuters while manning suburbantrains. The recommendationis-amounting to compromisingthe very safety standardsas the Guard is the only staff solely entrustedwith the responsibilityto ensure safety. The Federationfeels that the recommendationof the IIPC (R&S) deservesto be rejectedon the basisof facts and merits relating to the role of Motorman working Suburban Services and Guard manning and ensuring safety. ft is also incorrect to state that the turn around time will be saved by replacementof Guard-with the Motorman. The Federationalso surprisedto note how Board could take decision as a6ove without discussionswith the Federations when the subjectmatter is in the DC/JCM forum (item No. 312006)under discussion.The Board's decisionis against the very spirit of negotiatingmachinerymeant to discussand resolveissues. NFIR, therefore,requeststhe CRB to kindly seethat the decision of the Board circulatedvide Board's letter No. E(LL)2015/HPC|2|Pt.MS dated 0210212016 is kept in abeyanceto facilitate free and frank discussionsin thejoint meeting with the Federationsfor alriving at conclusionin the interestof systemand staff (i.e. Motormen and Guards), Yours faithll (Dr. M. Raghavaiah). General Secretary Copy to the Member Traffic, Railway Board, New Delhi for information and necessaryaction please. Copy to the Member Staff, Railway Board, New Delhi for information and necessaryaction please. Copy to the Executive DirectorAR, Railway Board, New Delhi for information and necessaryaction please. to the GeneralSecretariesof Zonal Unions of NFIR. A copy of the minutesof the meetingof Railway Board on l4opy the recommendationsof High Power Committee is enclosedto enable the Zonal Unions to furnish views at the earliest. Copy to the General Secretary, WRMS, Mumbai in reference to letter No. WRMS lGSlP;CTlz}l5l77 dated

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Copy to the GeneralSecretary,AIRF, 4 StateEntry Road,New Delhi. File No. IIlNFIR/g5/Part VII.

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Sub: Minutes of the meetingof the Full Board on the recommendations of the High Pon'erCommifteeto review the dufy hours of RunningStaff A copy of the Minutes of the meetingof the Full Boardon the recommendations of the High Power Committeeconstitutedto review the duty hoursof Ruming Staff is enclosed. The decisiontaken on eachrecommendation and the officers concernedwith eachitem is alsoindicated. The High Power Committeehad made89 recommendations, of which decision by the Full Board has been taken so far on 70 recommendations.The remaining recommendations will be discussedshortly and the decision thereon will be advised in due course. It is requested that in respect of the decision taken on 70 recommendations, necessaryaction be taken by the concernedofficers to issuesuitableinstructions to the zanal Railways.

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MINUTESOF THE MBETING OF THE FULL BOARDHELD ON 06.10-2015 & 08.12.2015ON THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE HIGH POWER COMMITTEE TO REVIEW THE DUTYHOURSOF RUNNINGSTAFF S.No

Recommendation

Boardts decision

Concerned Adv.lEDs who will follow up

9.1

Totalduty at a stretch(from 'signon' to 'signoff) for Accepted the RunningStaff shouldnot exceed11 hours(para 4.3.1.3(1)l

9.2

Running duty at a stretchshouldnot ordinarily exceed t hours. Suchduty may extendfurtherprovidedthe Accepted railwayadministration givesat least2 hoursnotice beforethe expirationof t hoursto the crewthat he would be requiredto performrunningduty beyond9 hours,with the stipulationthat the total duty from 'signon' to 'sign off shallnot exceedlL hours[para 4.3.1.3(1)l

ED0R)

9.3

In casethe traindoesnot reachits destination, normal Accepted crew changingpoint or the point wherethe reliever hasbeenarranged, withinthe oVeralllimitof 11 hourl and sucha point is approximately one hourjourney away,the RunningStaff shall be requiredto work to that point providedthe maximumhoursin that trip do not exceed12 hours[Para4.3.1..3(1]1.

ED(rR)

9.4

Aboveprovisionof duty hoursat a stretchfrom 'sign Accepted. ED(rR) on'io'sign off shouldbe reviewedin 2020in tandem Decisionshall be with Vision2O2Obywhichtime the majorlinecapacity taken at worksare expectedto be completedandmostof the appropriate time. dedicatedfreight corridorsystemis likelyto become operational.At that time, it shouldbe possible to reducethe overallduty hoursat a stretchto 10 hours

ED(rR)

(from'sign0n' to signotf) whichcanbefurther

extendedby one hour underthe conditionmentioned in para9.3above[Para43.1.3 (1)].

9.5

For loco pilotsof all Mail/Express trains,the running Accepted duty (for the purposeof preparationof linksonly) broadly. shouldnot exceed8 hours[Para4.3.1.3(1.]l However P&C time shall not be included within 8 hours.

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9.6

The aboveprovisionfor runningduty hoursand total duty hours shall be applicableto all RunningStaff including Loco Pilots(Mail/Express), Loco pilots (Passenger), Locd Pilots (Freight),Motormen and Guards except wherever stated otherwise [para 4.3.1.3(1) andPara4.3.7.3)

9.7

No changeis recommendedin the existingsystemfor

Accepted. ED(rR) LocoPilots(Shunting) whoare presently workingon Existingposition EDEE(RS) fixedrosterbasis[Para 4.3.1.3(1]l to continue. EDME(Tr.)

9.8

In severe operationalexigencieslike acts of God, Accepted. ED(rR) earthquakes, accident, floods, agitations, and Existingposition EDEE(RS) equipmentfailureetc. the Controllershouldsuitably to continue. EDME(Tr.) advisethe staff that they may be requiredto work beyondthe limitsprescribed aboveIpara4.3.1.3(1]l Replacement of Assistant Locopilotswith Co-pilots on Not accepted. EDPC-I thoseMail/Express trainsalsowhichhavea non stop Existingposition run of morethanfour hours.TheCo-pilotshouldbe in to continue. the samegradeasthat of the Locopilotof thetrainso that he can take control of the train whenever necessary [Para4.3.1.3(1)]

9.9

Accepted principle. Existing provisions continue.

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9 . 1 0 Presentclassification of Running StaffunderHOERAccepted. ED(rR) shouldbemaintained [Para4.3.1.3(1)]. Existingposition to eontinue. 9 . 1 3 Existinglimit of 104 standardhoursof work for the Not accepted.ED(rR) cumulativeduty periodin a fortnightfor RunningStaff Exiting position does not requirea changeexceptfor the Locopilots to continue.

(Mail/Express) for whom this limit shallbe fixedat 90 hours[Para4.3.1.3(2) andpara4.3.7.3] 9 . 1 4 A maximumlimit.of 125 duty hours per fortnight shouldbe laiddownfor all Running Staff.Thismaybe reviewedand brought down further to 11Shoursin tandemwith Vision2020,completionof ongoingline capacityenhancement & other associated worksand fillingup of runningstaffvacancies [para4.3.1.3(2)].

Accepted

in ED(rR)

principlesubject to exigencies of service.

9 . 1 5 Theperiodof sparetravelshouldget countedtowards Not accepted.ED(rR) duty at a stretch (from 'sign on' to 'sign off) also, Existingposition besidescountingit towardsthe cumulative dutyhours to continue. lPara4.3.1.3(3)1. 9 . 1 6 Thelimit of stayawayfrom Headquartersfor Running Accepted with ED(rR) Staff shall be fixed at 72 hours.lt shouldbe further the provision broughtdownto 48 hoursin tandemwith vision2020 that limit should (Para4.3.2.3). not be more than 72 hours. For 48 hours limit, matter shall be reviewed at the appropriatetirne.

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9 . 1 7 Continuousnight duty for RunningStaff shall be Partially ED(rR) limitedto 2 night3afterwhichtheymustbegrantedat acceptedto the leastone full nightin bed beforebeingbookedagain. extent that 4 In casethe 3'dnightworkingis unavoidable, it maybe continuousnight permittedwith followingconditions: working with 4th The staff has availedat least 10 hoursrest before night towards 'signingon' for duty. headquarters Thedutyto be performedby him involving third night with attendant workingshouldbe towardsHeadquarters. conditions.

On completionof the abovetrip, he shallbe granted full hq.restincluding a full nightin bed(para4.3.3.3) I 9 . 1 8 Thedefinitionof nightshouldcontinueto be reckonedAccepted as ED0R) as 2200 hours to 0500 hours. However,for the indicated in purposeof continuousnightduties,the periodof duty recommendation performedduring 0000 hoursto 0500hoursshould N o . 9 . 1 7 . onlybe treatedasnightduty{Para4.3.3.3.} 9 . 1 9 The Headquarter rest of all RunningStaffshallbe 16 Accepted in ED(rR) hoursirrespective of the durationof hisincoming trip principle subject (Para4.3.4.3and Para4.3.7.3| to exigenciesof

service. The existing provision shall continue to be the minimum condition. 9.20 Theoutstationrestof all RunningStaffshallbe 8 hours Not aceepted.ED(rR) irrespective of duration of his incomingtrip ( para Existingposition 4.3.5.3andPara4.3.7.3). to continue. 9.21 Callnoticeperiodshouldcontinueto be a partof the Accepted. ED(rR) headquarter/outstation rest(Para4.3.4.3.) Existingposition to continue. 9.22 Localvariationsif deemednecessary by zonalrailways Not accepted. ED(rR)

in respectof headquartersrest and outstationresl Existingposition may be permittedfor suburbanservicesas exceptions!o continue in {Para4.3.7.3) thisreeard. 9.23 The existinginstructionsin respectof shorttrips may Not accepted.ED(rR) continueto be followedwith the provisionthat the Existingposition total duty from initial 'signon' to final 'signoff shall to continue. be containedwithln the limits prescribed for total duty at a stretch.Thiswill alsobe applicable in cases (TAP)and Pilot Working of TravellingAs Passenger

(Para 4.3.5.3). 9.24 Four periodicalrestsof 40 hours eachshallbe granted Not accepted.ED(rR) to all categoriesof RunningStaff in a month. Eachrest Existingposition should includeat leastone full night in bed and should to continuewith normally be given to RunningStaff once in a week. pref-erence to rest However, if, due to operational reasons,such rest for 4 pcriods of cannot be given to him in time, it shouldbe ensured 30 consecutive that the gap between 2 consecutiveperiodical/weeklyhours rest rests does not exceedt0 days(Para4.3.6.3& 4.3.7.3) pattern.

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-4Guard in the rea Accepted, for EDEE(RS) replacedby Motorman,to enablefaster turn roundat Pilot project on EDME(Tr.) the terminalsand to give relief to Motorman after Western eachtrip (Para4.3.7.31.

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Headquarterslevel (para4.3.g.1).

Ministryot nriU Accepted. Data ED(r&MPPj formulato be usedby-all Zonalrailways for working

will be collected out the RunningStaff Requirement ,i tt" time oi by EDff & Mpp RunningStaff reviews.The formula shouldclearly and guidelines indicatethe additionalrequirements whichneedto be shall be issuedto taken into consideration over and abovethe basic Zonal Railway requirement.Arso,it shoufdbe issued with finance by Member concurrence so that the delaysin financevetting are Staft at Ininimized zonatraitwaylevel(pa[a4.3.g.1). RunningStrff n"uiu yearonly(para4.3.g.1)

Forcarrying out nunn Accepted of 3,years (average timetakenfor thematerialization

of the indents)shoutdbe taken into consideration (Para4.3.8.1) RRBsshoutdbe advisedto@ Not accepted- EDE(RRB) the extentof t}}%of the indent(para4.3.g.1) Stand-by panel

may be kept by RRB ro the extent of S0% but it shall be mqde public only to the extentneeded.

The systemot tro dateshouldbe continuedwith (para4.3.8.1). .Standardof the psy Not accepted. Adv.(Safety) by RDSOshould take into consideration that the However, the EDE(N) candidatesare only lTl certificate holders (para system needs to 4.3.8.U be gone into by a EDs Committee and if need be consultationmav

be taken from

9.33

Ministryof Railways rhoutd@ Accepted. adequatenumberof sirnulators in all trainingcentres so.that it may be possibleto cut down the training schedule suitabfy(para4.3.8.1| A suitablemechanismrt,o@ Adv.(lnfra.) of LRDSSto sanction the line capacity enhancement recommendation

worksand their executionmonitoredat the highesi levelto ensurethat the requiredcapacityis availableis beyond Term of Reference ol' in time for additional traffic(naraA.f.A.ZJ theHPC.

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9.48

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Theprincipleand periodof averaging wfrichis Oeing Accepted. ED(rR) followedat presenton the basisof JusticeMiabhoy award may continueto be followedin future also [Para5.s(1)J Breachof restwhetherat headquarters or outstation Accepted in EDPC-I shoufdbe permittedonly in emergentsituationlike principle subject to ac.cidents, natural calamities( floods, breaches,operational storms and earthquakes etc) and national exigencies, emergenciesetc, and not in case of routine operational needslpara6.5(2)] There should be no breachof rest allowancefor Accepted. EDPC.I breachof rest at outstation. lt should,however, continueto be admissiblefor breachof rest at headqr4rters [para6.5{Z)]. There should be no breachof rest ailowancefor Partiallyaccepted to EDPC-I breachin periodicalrest. However,if the needdoes the extent that arisefor any curtailmentin periodical rest,it should periodicalrest may be permittedonly in very exceptional circumstances be curtailedonly if subjectto the followingconditions: running staff has The RunningStaff has availeda complete availed a complete nightin bedduringthe periodical rest. night in bed during The durationby whichthe periodical restis the PR. Presentrule curtailedis addedto the durationof the immediate to continue. next headquarterrest of the RunningStaff.[para

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9.54

9.5

The plesent rates for payment of breachof rest Accepted. qllowance shouldbe continued[para6.5t2)l Cases of breachof restshould'beregularly monitored Accepted. at a sufficientlyhigh level in divisionalofficesand zonaloffices[Para6.5(2)] lmplementationof RailwayBoard,sinstructions on Three-bedper room upkeepand maintenanceof the RunningRooms norm to continueso (RaifwayBoard's letter No.2001/M(L)/467 12 dated that LP, ALP and 10.11.2003), in particularthe provision of two beds Guardcanmove per room{Para7.4). together. Provision of adequateaccommodation in all RunningAccepted Roomsso that there is not even a singlecaseof a Loco Pilot/Assistant LocoPilot/Guard waitingfor bed afterarrivingin the RunningRoom(para7.4). Creationof a separateplan headfor safetyworks includingthe works for RunningRoornfacilities and provisionof adequatefunds underthis plan head. Untilthe creationof the aforesaidplanhead,works pertainingto Running Room facilitiesshouldbe permittedto be proposedunder"TrafficFacility', plan headwith adequateprovisionof funds(para7.4).

EDPC-I

EDPC-I EDME(T?.)

EDME(Tr.)

Partiallyaccepted to Adv.TT(M) the extent that for EDME(Tr.) thosc safety works ED(Budget) not embodied in other earmarked plarr heads, a pcrccntuge of Plan f lcad 64 may be rcscrved for salbty work.

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9.57

9.58

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9.61

the powers of Accepted. ltncrease @ sanctioning worksrelatedto RunningRoomsso that I the proposals neednot be sentto Boardfor approval I I unlessthe valueisvervhish{para7 al rile rlrsuruftonor KunntngRoomstandingcommittee should be revivedto lend a helpingnanOin solving the. problems being faced by the RunningStaff (pari l

Accepted.

EDME(TI.)

EDME(TI.)

ng6uriif montronng and the complianceof the Accepted. EDME(Tr.) complaints madein the complaintregister of Running Roomsmqstbe ensured(para 7.41 Au xunntng Hoomsshould be providedwith air Accepted in EDME(Tr.) conditioningin due coursebeginningwith Running principle. Local Roomslocatedin humid/coastaf areag with 100% conditions and Power back up arrangements. A phase wise budgetary programmemay be drawn and within years, 5 all constraintsmay be Running Rooms on lR be provided with air takeninto account. conditioning facilities.Also,new Running Roomsmay be sanctionedwith air conditioningficititiesonly (Para7.4l ew KunntngRoomsshouldbe Accepted. decidedtakinginto consideration the noisepollution and air pollution.Theproximityof Running Roomto the BookingLobbyshouldalso be ensuredto the extent'possible {para7.41 -r,eper weu ur patnwaysshouldbe providedfrom Accepted. CrewLobbiesto RunningRooms(para7.4)

9.62

rruvrsron or vanousracllities in Running Rooms asper Accepted. the guidelinesissuedby Boardfromltime to time. "ShoePolishingKit" and ,,lroningFacility', shoutdalso be providedin all Running Rooms,in additionto what hasalreadybeenprescribed (para7 al

9.63

fv,fffr)Lfy (rr rlduways tetter No,2001,/M(Lll467/2 Accepted. dated 10.11,2003inter-atiaprovides categorization of the Running Rooms based on number of beds anO facilities as per this categorization. The Committee agrees with the categorizationand the provision of facilities as per this categorizationalong with the additionalfacilitiesrecommendedabove lpara7 ar

EDME(Tr.)

EDME(Tr.)

EDME(Tr')

EDME(Tr.)

9.64 ndUUiludseosy$emsnouldbecloneawaywithatthe Accepted earliest(Par a 7.41.

in EDME(Tr.) principle. Local conditionsmay be takeninto account

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Lrnryrne ruil subsidized mealsshouldbeserued to the RunningStaffas is the practicein CivilAviationsector. Also, the cateringcontractshoufd specifically lay down the conditionof preparingone or two extra dishes for

Running Staff on demand as per his

Not accepted-EDME(Tr.) Token paymentto be charged as at present

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9.68

9.69

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9.72

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reguirement/choice, on a token payrnent.For this purpose,adequateprovisionof staff, speciallythe cookingstaff, shouldbe madein the contract(para 7.4',1. For cateringcontractin the RunningRoomsfor the Accepted in EDME(Tr.) supplyof pre cookedmealsat subsidized rates,the principle. Local quality standard should be clearly defined in conditions may be consultation with professional/hotel a taken into account management/catering institute.Thestandardshould to ensure good not be lower than that prescribedfor AC 2 tier quality food. passengers in Rajdhani trainslpara1.4J. Estimatedrates should be specifiedfor catering Accepted in EDME(Tr.) contractswhich shouldbe workableand comparableprinciple. Local with the meal rates of AC 2 tier passengers in conditions may be Rajdhanitrains. Also,to ensurethe viabilityof the kept for ensuring quoted rates,it shouldbe clearlystipulatedin the good quality of tender conditionsthat the tenderersguotingbelow food. the estimatedrateswouldbe disqualified (para7.4) To maintainthe financialviabilitywhich,in turn,will Accepted in EDME(Tr.) ensure consistencein quality, the acceptedrate principle. Local shouldbe updatedevery 6 monthson the basisof conditions may be Consumer PriceIndex{Para7.4} taken into account. The selectionof the serviceprovidershoutdbe on the GM may take EDME(Tr.) basisof two packetsystemwith pre qualification bid appropriate ensuringhis professional capabilitybasedon past decision based on experience and soundfinancialcapacity{para 7.4) local conditionand

experience. Strictpenalclauses shouldbe inbuiltin the contract to Accepted. EDME(Tr.) ensurethat there is no compromise on qualityduring the executionof contract(Para7.4) A birnonthlyfeedbacksystemshouldbe introduced.Local Railway EDME(Tr.) Under this system, the staff can be askedto give Administrationmay feedbackon a 5 or 10 point scaleand the contract developtheir feedshouldbe terminated,by givingonlyonechance to the back systeni and contractorfor improvingthe quality,if the feedback is usethereof. not satisfactory. The feedback forms and their collectionboxesshouldbe kept in the lobbyinsteadof RunningRoomsto ensurefair andfrankfeedback (para 7.4l,. Wherever it is not feasible for the Zonal Railwaysto

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outsource the cateringcontractdueto location or size principle. Local of theRunning Room, the NorthEastern Railway model Administrationmay of providing the catering facilities through local develop their own management committee may be considered for system, within the adoption(para7.4) ambit of Railway rules.

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Theadministrativeconrol of Running Rooms shouldbe Accepted. Railway EDME(Tr.) wfth the sameauthoritywhichcontrolsthe majorityof to decide as per Running Staffon the Division/Area (Para7.4) localcondition.

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9.74 In metropolitancities,a beginningfit

bu rnud. by Not accepted at this EDME(Tr.) providing3/astarhotel accommodation to the Runningstage. Stafffor restingat outstation.However,initiailyit may be tried out for Running Staff working Mail/Express/Passenger trainsas theyworkto a linkin which the arrivaland departuretimingsare knownin advancequite accurately. Thus, planningfor the accommodation for their staycan be doneeasily(para 7.4'),

9.75 rtrr constuontngof Locomotivecab (para9.1.1).

Accepted principle.

9.76 Provisionof Cameraswith displayunit in the Lococab Technical

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for viewing the train formationand Guard,ssignal feasibility to be without openingthe windowand peepingout from it examined. (Para8.1.1). 9.77 ,te warenesstype urinalon every Needs further locomotiveasan immediatemeasure. Also,provision of examination. full-ffedged toilets of bio-degradablenature on locomotiveafter the technotogyof bio_degradable toiletsis established (para8.1_1t on coaches

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u.rFrcrfrenriruon or essenttal features identified by

Accepted Ministryof Raifways for crewfriendlycab,specially in principle. respectof thefollowingitems:

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iv) Ergonomicdesignof the driving deskand equipmentlayoutinsidethe cab. v) Reductionof noise throughvariousmeans including provisionof perforatedaluminum sheetsin ceiling. vi) Electronictroubleshootingguidewhich can contain other information also like G&SR rules 4ndAccidentManualetc.(parag.l.l)

9.79 [60Wmusicsystemidentifiedby Ministryof Ra,'ll,ays as Accepted. ne of the items for crew friendlycabsneedsto be eletedfrom the existinglist(para9.1.1).

9 . 8 0 tl ruuc uuunq programmemay be laid down to Accepted implementthe aboverecommendations in respectof

loco cab and to monitor the implementation at the highest levet (Para 8.1.1).

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|u rnaKe rne DraKe van of Goods Guards more comfortable and conducive,it should be providedwith the following facilities: A waterlessurinalor bio_degradable toilet. A suitabletable and a comfortablechair A fan ' Properlightingfacilities One or two electrical sockets cum charging points tgpSf_tgyllplgf

the brakd van from heat

EDME(Tr.) EDEE(RS) EDME(Tr.) EDEE(RS)

Needs further Adv.TTga) examination. EDME(Fr.) However provision of fans and light facilities may not be feasible to provide in goods BV.

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fmprovementin the suspension systemof the brake van to minimizethe discomforton account jerks of and oscillations. 9ood qualitydoorsand windows.(parag.1.2)

Provisionof a iapto Needsto be examined. Adv.TT(M) take care of all documentation and literaturebeing carriedby himi!the box(parag.1.2 Prwision of o Needs to be furtf,ir Adv.TT(M) for.keepingmandatoryitemslike padlocks, Tif :-"" chain,tand EDME(Che) signallamps,flags,ietonators,fuseesetc. in the Brakevan itselfio thatttreGuarddJesn,t have to carry thesewith him everytime hecomes on duty (Para8.1.2). A small trolley type tr Acceptedin principG. Adv.TT(M) Guardsfor keepinghis tabtet/laptopplus any other Howeverpost of Box miscellaneous items like ,pir" clothes, Boy should be snacks/eatables, medicines etc.in it (parag.1.2) surrendered where Reductionin euJ Needs further becomeredundantand is merelya duplication dueto examination.

introduction of modern technological aids and systems like FO|S, COIS, Data loggers and Crew managementsystemsetc. (parag.1.2)

fntroduction of the gno@ systemon IndianRailways for all freighttrainson a

Adv.TT(M) EDME(Dev.) EDME(Fr.)

long terrn basis(parag.1.2

9.87 Followingmeasuresray@ feelingof selfesteemin Locopilois: Provisionof good quarityand smartuniform to Loco Pilotsand AssistantLocopilots alongwith epaulettes matchingtheir rankin the hierarchy of runningcadre. Theuniformshouldincludea suitabLpee_cap. rly.dy strolley of good qualiry with large wheels i shouldbe-providedto art Loob pirotsto enabre themto carry their personal.betongingsand other necessary it9ms. Also, suitable Laptopl_pad/Tabletpre_loaded with G&S& AccidentManual,Trouble*hooting guide and other importantinstructions,maybeprovided to all Loco Pilotsalongwith suitablechargingiacilities in the rocomotrve cabandRunningRooms. The Locomotiveshould be maintainedin clean and shiningfenle so thatthe Loco pilot feelsproud of Ueing in chargeof sucha machine.

Acceptedin principle.

9.88 Suitablefurnisheaa Needs furthe, ajtache!toilet maybe providedat stations to facilitate examination, the relieving/visitingstaff to take rest whenever

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Para8.3 Adequate sp"" Needs furtlrclsupervisory posts which htrve m.re arduousduties examination. than other lower rank posts travingth" suinepay band ol.l gruq: pay, ro luake iil"r. posrs nrore

:rttractive.(Para8.4)

ED(lR) EDME(Tr.) EDEE(RS)