Office of the

Principal Chief Engineer

Rail Nilayam,
South Central Railway
Secunderabad-500 071

No. W.573/G/VPL/Infringing Gradient Date: .05.18

The Commissioner of Railway Safety,
South Central Circle,
Secunderabad – 500 071.
Sub: Guntakal Division – Doubling between Guntakal – Kalluru stations
(40.60 Kms) – Proposed yard arrangements at Venkatampalle
station – Condonation of Infringing Gradient (1 in 260) – reg.
*****
Doubling between Guntakal – Kalluru was sanctioned vide item no.41 of
Pink Book 2015-16 with an anticipated cost of Rs. 410.00 Crores. The detailed
estimate was sanctioned vide Railway Board Letter no.F.No. 2015/W-2/SCR/
DL/DPR/39 dated 29.12.2015 for an amount of Rs. 323.09 Cr.
In the doubling proposals at Venkatampalle yard, new proposed line is
joining existing Main line and / Down loop, so it is proposed as Dn/UP main
line and the existing loop is proposed as Down loop and one more loop is
proposed connecting proposed UP main line.The existing actual yard gradients
for VPL yard at site is F 1 in 260 from Ch: 257799.00m to Ch: 259175.00m
from Kalluru end to Guntakal end. The yard plan has been finalized with
provision of emergency cross over on both ends and exg. Down loop is proposed
as common loop. The proposed yard gradient is 1 in 260 (Fall) from Ch:
257799.00m to Ch: 259175.00m from Kalluru end to Guntakal end.
Keeping in view of the guide lines in force to minimize block working in
single line section, cost and also to suit the grades of existing lines as the Up &
DN lines to be connected with crossovers , the grades in Venkatapalle yard are
planned.
As per SOD 2004, Chapter No. II Item no.2 (a), the gradients steeper than
1 in 400 and Up to 1 in 260 in yard limits are to be condoned by CRS. The
feasibility for providing flatter gradients ie., gradients not steeper than 1 in 400
has been studied. It was observed that provision of 1 in 400 gradient in
Venkatampalle yard towards Guntakal and Kaluru will necessitates heavy
regrading for a length of 1.78 km By providing 1 in 400 gradient in place of
exg. 260 grade, there will be a requirement of lifting of existing DN main line
track by 2.17m for a length of 1779 m including Minor Bridge No. 27 of
4x3.05m RCC slab at Ch:258967.171m and Br. No.28 1X4.57m at Ch:258197.36m
on exg. DN & UP Main Line. Lifting the Main line on a busy line to the tune of
2.17m for a length of 1.78Kms involving minor bridge with 3 spans of 3.05m
and one span of 4.57m is not practically possible without affecting traffic, as
this line is passing with heavy mineral loads continuously, and the operation
requires lot of line block time and caution order of stop dead and proceed with
20KMPH for considerably long time duration. Cost of such is analyzed as
under:
 The details of estimated cost for the above mentioned works.
1 Extension of Bridges No. 27 & 28 =Rs. 75.00Lakhs
2 Raising of exg. all lines in 5 stages for =Rs.225.00Lakhs
1779 TRM (112500 cum x 200.00)
3 Supplying and Dumping of ballast 4x2500 =Rs. 92.80 Lakhs
Cum @ Rs.928/m3
4 Machine packing 1km @ Rs. 45000 per =Rs. 3.2 Lakhs
km.(4x1.78 Kms)
5 Replacement of damaged fittings LS =Rs. 5.00 Lakhs
6 Cost of detention due to C/O (4Month x30 =Rs.325.00 Lakhs
x15Minx20Trains)x20xRs.13Lakhs60 x 24
7 PF work on exg. lines work LS =Rs.150.00 Lakhs
8 Other miscellaneous works LS Lakhs =Rs. 50.00
Total cost =Rs. 931.40Lakhs

More than the cost, track regrading work to be taken up under running
traffic, this may lead to unsafe condition and accident prone. In addition traffic
will run at restricted speed for a period of 4 months. During these four months
all the traffic has to pass under Stop Dead and Proceed with S.R of 20 Kmph.
This will affect the punctuality of trains very badly because of heavy traffic and
prestigious trains running on this line such as Rajadhani express , Duronto
express and goods traffic towards Guntakal/Wadi, the justification for not
regrading to flatter than 1 in 260 was certified by the concerned
CE/Construction, who is executing the project.

Keeping the above in view, the following infringing gradient proposed in

the yard limits of Venkatampalle yard.

S.No Location Infringing gradient

1 From Ch: 257799.00m to Ch: 259175.00m from 1 in 260 (F)
Kalluru end to Guntakal end.
Hence, it is requested to give condonation for the infringing gradient of 1
in 260 which is steeper than 1 in 400 at Venkatampalle station yard.
The following documents are submitted herewith for grade condonation:
1. Check list
2. Justification for providing infringing grade
3. Approved form : XVII (3 copies)
4. Venkatampalle yard sketch
5. Gradient sketch for adjacent block section
6. Approval of SWR of Venkatampalle station
7. Approved SIP plan of Vankatampalle bearing S.C.RLY.DRG.
No. IPU 2496
8. Approved yard plan of Vankatampalle bearing No.
CAO/C/SC/Yards/GTL/Venkatampalle/39-2017
9. Application for CRS Sanction in duplicate.

(G.Brahmananda Reddy)
Chief Engineer (P&D)/SCR,
Secunderabad
Sub: Guntakal Division – Doubling of track between Guntakal – Kalluru Jn (41
Kms) – Proposed Yard arrangements at Venkatampalli station yard–
Condonation of Infringing Gradients – reg.
JUSTIFICATION

Doubling of BG line between Guntakal – Kalluru Jn (41.00 Kms) is

included vide item no. 41 of 2015-16 under Doublings under demand no. 16.
With an anticipated cost of Rs. 400.00 Crs.
The detailed estimate is sanctioned by Railway Board vide letter no. F.No.
2015/W-2/SCR/DL/DPR/39 dated 29.12.2015 at a total cost of Rs.323.09 Cr.
The existing actual yard gradients at site is 1 in 260 from Ch:
257799/Ch:541.00(KLU end ) to Ch: 259175m/Ch: 835m (GTL end) Exg. Main
line / Proposed DN main line for which CRS/SC condonaton obtained during
gauge conversion of Guntakal – Kalluru line.
The yard plan has been finalized with provision of extra cross over on the
KLU end and GTL end to have entry in to the existing VPL Yard. The gradients
proposed in the yard are same as that of the existing gradients.
Keeping in view of the guide lines in force and to minimize block working
in the Double line section and busy Route, cost and also to suite the grades of
existing lines as the new line to be connected with cross over, the grades in
Venkatampalle (VPL)yard for the above doubling of BG line is planned.
As per Railway Board guide lines, when the gradients provided steeper
than 1 in 400and up to 1 in 260 in yard limits are to be condoned by CRS.
The feasibility of to achieve the proposed gradients not steeper than 1 in
400 has been studied and gradients planned to be provided is as 1 in 260 from
Ch: 257799/Ch.541.00m (KLU end) to Ch: 259175m/Ch.835(GTL end) for
proposed UP line. As the gradient on the existing lines/ Proposed DN line for
1 in 260 from Ch: 257799 .00m on KLU end to Ch: 259175m on GTL end i.e
same as that existing gradients and already condoned by CRS/SCC/SC vide
Sanction No. W1/09/09-10 dated 25.5.2009
The other alternative for providing 1 in 400 gradient in place of exg. 260
grade is lifting of existing DN main line track by 2.170m for a length of 1779m
including Minor Bridge No. 27 of 4x3.05m RCC slab at Ch:258967.171m and
Br. No.28 1X4.57m at Ch:258197.36m on exg. DN & UP Main Lines. Lifting of
the Track on Main line on a busy line for a length of 1.78 Kms involving two
minor bridge with 4 spans of 3.05m and 1 of 4.57m span is not practically
possible without affecting traffic as this line is passing heavy mineral loads
continuously.
Keeping in view of the above, the following infringing gradients proposed
in the yard limits of Kadapa yard.
Sl. Location Infringing Remarks
No. Gradient
1. Venkatampalli yard for exg.DN Main 1 in 260 Already Condoned by CRS/SCC
line From Ch: 257799.00m to Ch: / SC vide anction No.
259175.00m W1/09/09-10 dated 25.5.2009
5. Venkatampalli yard for proposed UP 1 in 260 Condonation to be obtained
main line From Ch: 257799.00m to from CRS/SCC/SC
Ch: 259175.00m
 Alternative:

As an alternative to provide not steeper than 1 in 400 gradients in the

yard limits the following works required to be carried out with an approximate
estimated cost as given below.

The details of estimated cost for the above mentioned works

1. Extension of Bridges No. 27 & 28 =Rs. 75.00Lakhs

2. Raising of exg. all lines in 5 stages for 1170 TRM
(112500 cum x 200.00) =Rs.225.00Lakhs
3. Supplying and Dumping of ballast 4x2500 Cum =Rs. 92.80 Lakhs
4. @ Rs.928/m3
5. Machine packing 1km @ Rs. 45000 per km.(4x1.17 Kms)=Rs.302 Lakhs
6. Replacement of damaged fittings LS =Rs.5.00 Lakhs
7. Cost of detention due to C/O
(4Monthx30x15Minx20Trains) x 20 x Rs.13 Lakhs =Rs.325.00 Lakhs
60 x 24
8. PF work on exg lines work LS =Rs.150.00 Lakhs
9. Other miscellaneous works LS =Rs. 50.00 Lakhs

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Total cost =Rs. 931.40Lakhs
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More than the cost, track to be carried out under traffic conditions, this
may lead to unsafe condition and accident prone. The process demand
imposition of speed restriction such as Stop Dead and Proceed with 20 Kmph
for a period of 4 months. This will affect the punctuality of trains very badly
and this section is passing prestigious trains like Rajadhani & Doronto
express and also heavy mineral goods traffic towards Guntakal / Wadi.

Due to the above difficulties, it is proposed to obtain condonation for the

infringing gradients of 1 in 260 for the proposed UP main Line as per details
given in the above table.

Thus it is proposed for condoning the infringing gradient of 1 in 260

which is steeper than 1 in 400 with in the yard limits as per Form-XVII at the
proposed UP main line From Ch: 257799.00m to Ch: 259175.00m, as it has
been already Condoned by CRS/SCC/SC vide Sanction No. W1/09/09-10
dated 25.5.2009 for the existing line in Venkatampalli station yard.

(Rakesh Yadav)
Chief Engineer/C-I/SC
Secunderabad
CHECKLIST FOR APPLICATION FOR THE CONDONATION OF INFRINGEMENT TO
THE SCHEDULE OF DIMENSIONS (INCLUDING RE CASES)

1 Whether Form-XVII with the original signatures of required Yes

PHODs sent?
2 Whether Form-XVII gives the details of Railway, Division, Yes
location, KM, Gauge, Track Geometry is straight or curved
with the degree of curvature, name of structure which is
infringing, dimension which is involved, concerned item and
provision of SOD and its maximum/minimum value,
existing actual dimension, and amount of infringement ?
3 Whether Temporary/Permanent ? Permanent
4 Period of time if temporary NA
5 Precautionary measures to be adopted for ensuring safety of NA
train operation.
6 Proposed date of opening of section/modification/ July-18
completion of work
7 Reason for infringement clearly stating why the infringement Justification
can not be avoided? Enclosed
8 Other remarks (if any) NA
9 Whether structure wise justification is given in the Yes
forwarding letter ?
10 Whether structure wise sketches along with a sketch of Yard plan enclosed
yard(in case of the location in a yard) signed by the
competent officer of HOD rank has been sent showing the
infringement?
11 Whether clearance studies have been sent for vertical NA
infringements in electrified section ?
12 Whether provision of “blanking off” has been done for signal NA
infringements in electrified section ?
13 Whether the movement of ODC is permissible ? NA
14 In case of infringement of grade in a station yard, whether Yes
all the notes under item 2, chapter-II of BG SOD 2004 are
satisfied particularly note b, c and d?

(Rakesh Yadav)
Chief Engineer/C-I/SC
Secunderabad
 Office of the
Chief Administrative officer
Rail Nirman Nilayam,
South Central Railway
Secunderabad-500 071

No.W.CON 347/Genl. Dt: 07.05.2018

Chief Engineer (P&D)/SCR,

Rail Nilayam
Secunderabad
Sub: Guntakal Division – Doubling between Guntakal – Kalluru
stations (40.60 Kms) – Proposed yard arrangements at
Venkatampalle station – Condonation of Infringing Gradient
(1 in 260) – reg.
*****
Doubling between Guntakal – Kalluru was sanctioned vide item no.41 of
Pink Book 2015-16 with an anticipated cost of Rs. 410.00 Crores. The detailed
estimate was sanctioned vide Railway Board Letter no.F.No. 2015/W-2/SCR/
DL/DPR/39 dated 29.12.2015 for an amount of Rs. 323.09 Cr.
In the doubling proposals at Venkatampalle yard, new proposed line is
joining existing Main line and / Down loop, so it is proposed as Dn/UP main
line and the existing loop is proposed as Down loop and one more loop is
proposed connecting proposed UP main line.
The existing actual yard gradients for VPL yard at site is F 1 in 260 from
Ch: 257799.00m to Ch: 259175.00m from Kalluru end to Guntakal end.
The yard plan has been finalized with provision of emergency cross over
on both ends and exg. Down loop is proposed as common loop. The proposed
yard gradient is 1 in 260 (Fall) from Ch: 257799.00m to Ch: 259175.00m from
Kalluru end to Guntakal end.
Keeping in view of the guide lines in force to minimize block working in
single line section, cost and also to suit the grades of existing lines as the Up &
DN lines to be connected with crossovers, the grades in Venkatapalle yard are
planned.
As per SOD 2004, Chapter No. II Item no.2 (a), the gradients steeper than
1 in 400 and Up to 1 in 260 in yard limits are to be condoned by CRS. The
feasibility for providing flatter gradients ie., gradients not steeper than 1 in 400
has been studied. It was observed that provision of 1 in 400 gradient in
Venkatampalle yard towards Guntakal and Kaluru will necessitates heavy
regrading and also requires lot of line block time and caution order of stop
dead and proceed with 20KMPH for considerably long time duration. As this
section is passing heavy mineral loads continuously, taking up of regrading
work for a length of 1.78 Kms involving two minor bridge with 4 spans of
3.05m and 1 of 4.57m span is not practically possible without affecting traffic.
It is therefore proposed for condonation and the proposal is submitted herein
along with the following documents for processing as per the guidelines issued
under Technical Circular No.47 please.
1. Check list
2.Justification for providing infringing grade(signed by CE/C-1)
3 Approved form : XVII (3 copies)
4 Venkatampalle yard sketch(A-3)
5 Gradient sketch for adjacent block section
6 Approval of SWR of Venkatampalle station
7 Approved SIP plan of Vankatampalle bearing S.C.RLY.DRG.
No. IPU 2496
8 Approved yard plan of Vankatampalle bearing No.
CAO/C/SC/Yards/GTL/Venkatampalle/39-2017.
9 Application for CRS Sanction in duplicate.

(Rakesh Yadav)
Chief Engineer/C-I/SC
Secunderabad