TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR TRACK RELAYING TRAIN

FOR BROAD GAUGE (1676 MM) TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

(Specification no. TM/HM/TRT/384 Rev. 01 of 2017)

1.0 GENERAL

1.1 On heavy traffic density, high speed routes, track renewal by semi-mechanized or manual
means involving slow progress, longer lengths and duration of speed restrictions, low
speeds after renewals need to be upgraded is no more feasible. Indian Railways plan to
procure a track renewal system for full mechanization of track renewal on heavy density
routes capable of achieving high progress in a given traffic block, track laying with close
track geometry tolerances and restoration of traffic at higher speeds after the clearance of
traffic block. These performance specifications have been drafted for a fully mechanized
track relaying system to meet these requirements, hereinafter called the “machine”.

1.2 The technical specifications have been drafted to reflect the performance and quality
requirements of the equipment in a neutral manner without bias to any specific
manufacturer. Bidders are requested to carefully study the specification and assure that
their equipment fully comply with these specifications. Thereafter, if a bidder feels that
his equipment can substantially meet the performance and quality requirement of the
equipment but does not fully satisfy a particular specification, he should mention in the
statement of deviation from the specification, giving details how the functional
requirements are going to be met with. immediately seek clarification from the purchaser
prior to submission of bids as to whether such deviation is substantive or not.

1.3 System/sub systems of the working mechanisms of the machine as per para ‘3’ in
particular and all the items of the specifications in general shall be described in detail with
sketches to show the manner in which the requirement of the specifications are
accomplished by the machine offered.

1.4 Photographs/sketches of the type of machine offered in work mode shall be enclosed with
the offer. This shall also show close-ups of various working assemblies/systems and the
full machine. The tenderer shall furnish a video cassette or VCD Compact Disk or DVD or
USB showing the working of machine in real time under field conditions. Tenderer shall
also submit the names of countries & Railways where the offered machines are working
and their working can be seen if felt necessary by the purchaser.

1.5 Since the machine under procurement comprises of a main machine and several auxiliary
smaller machines, the supplier must ensure that they are matching in capacity with
respect to the targeted output mentioned in para. 3.4 and 3.13.

1.6 To assess the Indian Railways need for more or less auxiliary machine as compared to
offered configuration, the suppliers, in their financial bid shall quote the unit rate for main
machine and auxiliary machines separately.

2.0 DIMENTIONAL AND OPERATING REQUIREMENTS

2.1 The diesel powered, self propelled track relaying machine shall be robust, of the latest
design, reliable and suitable for working on Indian Railways track. Straight , transitions
and curvesd track (up to 100) on broad gauge (1676mm). The design and dimensions of

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 the machine and components shall be to metric standards. Quality assurance during
manufacture of the machine shall be as per ISO-9001. The welding standard followed for
manufacturing of machine should conform to ISO:3834, EN:15085 or any other equivalent
standard for welding railway vehicle and components. The manufacturer should specify
the standard followed and certify that it meets the welding standard mentioned above.

2.2 The profile of the machine longitudinally and in cross section, during transfer as self
propelled vehicle or toed in train formation shall not infringe the Indian Railways schedule
of dimensions- 1676 mm (BG) revised 2004 print with the latest corrigendum and up to
date correction slips issued.. The maximum moving dimensions are enclosed as
Annexure-I. The tenderer shall provide sketches of the machine in plan and shall give
calculations to prove that the machine does not cause infringement while moving on a 10
degree curve at any cross section.

2.3 Adequate clearance shall be allowed so that no component /part infringes the minimum
clearance of 102 mm from the rail level while travelling.

2.4 The machine shall be of heavy duty design with axle load not exceeding 20 t. However
axle loads up to 22.82 tonnes and lower axle spacing may be permitted, provided the load
combinations do not cause excessive stresses in the tracks & bridges of Indian Railways.
Stresses in the tracks & bridges shall be calculated by Indian Railways/RDSO based on
design data submitted by the firm as per (Annexure II), and decision of Indian
Railways/RDSO shall be final in this regard. The minimum axle spacing will be 1.83 m and
load per meter shall not exceed 7.67 t. The axle load can exceed momentarily during
working e.g. while material transportation from material stacking area to working unit or
vice versa.

2.5 It shall have a minimum wheel diameter of 915 914 mm (New wheel profile). However,
lesser diameter upto 730 mm (New wheel profile) can also be considered, provided it
meets the conditions the speed, riding quality/safety criteria laid down in Clause 2.8 2.3
and 2.11, 17.0 & Annexure IV and rail wheel contact stresses for 72 UTS rails are within
permissible limits. Forged wheels to Indian Railways profile shall be provided on the
machine. It is desirable that 50mm margin between new and permitted worn wheel
diameter should be available, but this should not be less than 20mm.The worn out wheel
diameter (condemning worn out diameter) based on the criteria of rail wheel contact
stresses for various maximum axle loads are as under:

Maximum Axle load(tonne) Minimum worn out wheel diameter(mm)

22.82 908
22.00 878
21.50 860
21.00 841
20.32 816
20.0 805
19.5 787
19.0 768
18.5 750

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 18.0 732
17.5 713

Permitted worn out wheel diameter should be specified by the manufacturer. The
diameter of wheel for assessment of permitted axle load will be the worn out wheel
diameter. The new wheel profile in the machine shall be as per Indian Railway standard
drawing attached as Annexure-III which is titled as “WORN WHEEL PROFILE’

2.6 It shall be capable of negotiating curves up-to 10 degree curvature (176 m radius), super
elevation up to 185 mm and gradients up to 3% in travel mode in train formation. The
supplier shall specify the minimum attainable speed under the above limiting conditions
which in any case shall not be less than 40 kmph.

2.7 Wheels shall be conforming to Indian Railway Standard R-19/93 or European Standard
EN13262 or any other equivalent standard (for product requirement) and design shall duly
conform to European Standard EN 13979 or other equivalent standard. The supplier shall
submit detailed design calculation along with material parameters at the time of supply of
the machine.

2.8 The non-powered axles shall be conforming to Indian Railway Standard R-16/95 or
European Standard EN 13261(EA1N) or any other equivalent standard. The supplier shall
submit detailed design calculation along with material parameters at the time of supply of
the machine.

2.9 The powered axles shall be conforming to Indian Railway Standard R-43/92 or European
Standard EN 13261(EA4T) or any other equivalent standard (for product requirement).
The design shall conform to EN: 13104 or any other equivalent standard. The supplier
shall submit detailed design calculation along with material parameters at the time of
supply of the machine.

2.10 The machine shall be capable of working continuously during the varying atmospheric and
climatic conditions occurring throughout the year. The range of climatic conditions is as
follows:

Ambient Temperature : 0 to 55 degree C

Altitude : Sea level to 700 1750 m to above mean sea level
Relative Humidity : 40% to 100%
Maximum Rail Temperature : 70 degree C

All the system components on the machine shall be covered by roof or other suitable
sturdy covering so that the system & components vulnerable to moisture ingress are not
adversely affected during rains and the machine is able to work continuously even during
rains.

2.11 The machine shall be capable of travelling at 5km/h when travelling on its own in working
mode. In train formation, the machine shall be able to travel at a speed of not less than 80
km/h when hauled in a train formation as last vehicle. attached. It shall be possible to drive
the machine in both directions at the same speed. Driving cabin should be at both end of
the machine for this purpose.

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2.12 It shall be capable of working without requiring power block in electrified section. 25 KVA
current AC power supply is used for traction through an overhead wire at 5.5 m above rail
level. On bridges and tunnels, the height is restricted to 4.8m.

2.13 While working on double line section, it shall not infringe the adjoining track and it shall be
possible to permit trains at full speed on that track. Minimum spacing of track is 4.265 m.

3.0 WORKING MECHANISM.

3.1 The machine is meant to renew the track, which is in possession and under traffic block.
The new rails proposed to be relayed shall be spread in advance on cess on either side of
the track to be renewed. The new sleepers to be relayed shall be stacked in attached flat
wagons (BFRs) to the work spot along with the machine.

3.2 The machine should involve minimal pre-block base depot activities. The machine should
be capable of picking and handling a group of loose sleepers without any prior formation
of track panels as a preparatory activity in the base depot.

3.3 To maintain continuity of work even with long train formation, the machine shall be
equipped with minimum two sleeper handling gantries to lead the new concrete sleepers
from attached BFRs to the sleeper handling area on the machine.

3.4 The machine shall be capable of working on all types of track structures including long
welded rails of 60 kg/52kg/90-R sections on concrete/ST/CST-9/wooden sleepers on
plain as well as curves up-to 250 m radius and 165 mm cant. It shall be capable of
relaying on gradients upto 2% 3% in uphill direction. On steeper gradients, it shall be able
to work down the grade.

3.5 The old track may comprise of fish plated, short welded, or long welded rails on concrete,
CST-9, steel trough or wooden sleepers. The fish plated joints in old track have 2
sleepers closely spaced. In respect of CST-9 sleeper track, there may be 3 to 5 sleepers
with reverse jaws in every rail panel of about 13 m. It is not possible to lift the rail up from the
sleepers directly unless the reverse jaw sleepers are removed or the reverse jaw is cut. The
supplier shall offer a suitable mechanism to tackle these situations.

3.6 In the area where the old track has been dismantled and new track is being laid, the
working components of the machine are supported on a crawler based sled assembly or any
similar assembly. The design of such assembly should be such as to climb over the old
sleepers without pushing them forward on account of settlement of the sled assembly, even
in a newly deep screened track where ballast consolidation has not yet taken place. This
becomes more important in CST-9 and wooden sleepers where the old sleepers gets
lifted up while old rail is leaving it & hence due to higher level of lifted sleeper, the assembly
is not able to negotiate over the sleeper without putting up of guiding plates. The system
of such mechanism should be so designed as to avoid any use of guiding plates by the staff
handling the plates manually.

3.7 The old sleeper and rail separation mechanism shall be such that the sleepers do not lift
up while the rail is leaving it and suitable mechanism with control with one operator may be
given at suitable location so that the rails can be moved in transverse direction either way to
avoid lifting of sleepers in addition to design of assembly capable of negotiating lifted sleeper
itself.

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 The general drawings of wooden, CST-9, steel trough and concrete sleepers used on
Indian Railways are enclosed as Annexure-IV II. Their enveloping dimensions are as
below:
Sleepers Wooden Concrete ST CST-9
(Assembled)
Length (mm) 2750 2775 2700 2700
Height (mm) 130 ',
260 150 175
Width (mm) 250 250 305 350
Weight (kg) 50 300 81 100

3.8 The old sleeper pickup unit shall be adequately designed to ensure old sleepers against
overturning and to avoid use of manual workforce for the purpose of handling of over turned,
tilted or inclined sleepers. In case manual labour has to be employed to pickup broken/fallen
sleepers, they should be provided proper seating arrangement and equipments for easier and
safer job.

3.9 Hydraulic hoses, cylinders and its fittings should be so designed and located that they
do not rub at the ground and there is no any chance of these being hit/entangled by moving
parts. In working area all cylinders should either be covered & protected to avoid any
damage to them from sleepers falling in this area, and/or their fittings should be located
underneath to protect them from objects falling from the top.

3.10 The overhead clearance of various moving portal gantry shall be adequately des igned
to avoid infringement of loaded track material during movement from one place to
another. Screens, wherever, necessary shall be provided to safeguard oil coolers,
radiators, injury to persons working around, etc, either due to protruding parts or sma ll
falling objects.

3.11 During laying of new PRC sleeper, it shall be ensured that the same are not damaged at
gripping/handling locations. The supplier shall submit the permissible tolerance with respect to
size of the new sleepers for their trouble free laying.

3.12 As the machine is required to work in all types of track structures there may be locations
where extra shoulder ballast is already dumped on the shoulders. In that case for efficient
work, it would be necessary that the extra ballast is first moved away with some
regulating plate. This regulating plate should be positioned efficiently in advance of the OT
pick up area. Similarly, at the close of the work, one more plate may be provided to bring
in the ballast from outside. The plate provided for bringing in the ballast may be
provided in the rear of the machine preferably at the end of sleeper aligning unit.

3.13 The machine shall be capable of completing the following operations over a length of 1
km in a single block of 4 hours duration including transit time, starting up and winding
up operations

I. Threading out the existing rail, picking up old sleepers (which may
be either wooden, concrete, or CST-9 / ST sleepers) and loading them into wagons for
transportation in the base depot. Picking up of released rails shall be done in the next
relaying block.

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II. Scarifying and levelling of ballast bed.

III. Laying of concrete sleepers in good alignment at the required spacing continuously one
after the other, which may vary from 550 mm to 700mm.

IV. Laying of new rails continuously that were previously unloaded by

the side of the track in position either welded or fish-plated.

V. Fastening new r ails t o sleepers.

The tenderer shall describe in detail the mechanism of above operations with respect to the
equipment offered by him/them.

3.14 A mechanized system, for example dynamic plough, shall be provided for scarifying and
levelling the ballast automatically to pre-set level. It shall be capable of lowering the old track by
under cutting the ballast up to 80 to 100 mm below the level of existing old track, in order to take
care of overhead clearance requirement depending upon site condition on account of increased
differential height of sleepers.

3.15 Ahead of dynamic plough or such similar system, a suitable mechanism should be provided to
dig a reception trench on either side of the track for accommodating the ballast dislodged by
the Dynamic Plough.

3.16 Picking up of released rails "in the next relaying block and loading on to railways flat wagons
(BFRs). The equipment for this shall be a part of the complete offer as an auxiliary self
propelled machine".

3.17 While laying new long welded rails on the track, it shall be ensured that permissible bending
stresses of 52 kg or 60 kg rails are not exceeded during threading in operation.

3.18 The sleeper laying and spacing mechanism shall be provided with accumulators etc.
so that the "Setting of spacing" do not get disturbed even if the machine stops due to any
reason in between the work and there is a drop in hydraulic pressure.

3.19 Handling and conveyance of sleepers and rails shall be such as not to cause damage to
rails and sleepers. It should be ensured that hydraulic circuits are designed in such a way
that the hydraulic cylinders work smoothly without any jerks. This is more important in the
area where new sleepers are being handled.

3.20 The clearance & aligning mechanism of new PSC sleeper conveyor assemblies shall
be smooth in such a way that the sleeper do not get entangled or hit by anything and there
shall be no need to manually handle such sleepers.

3.21 The flat wagons required for the TRT shall be supplied by the Purchaser free of cost in
good working condition, suitable for any required modification. The modifications shall
be carried out by the tenderer at his own cost in India to make them suitable for this method of
working. The drawing of the wagon is enclosed (Annexure V III). Keeping 3 rakes of 12 flat
wagons and 4 spare wagons, the expected nos. of wagons are to be modified is 40.

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3.22 The machine shall have its own adequate light source to light up the work zone so that
night working can be done without sacrificing the quality and output of the machine
including safety of men and machine.

3.23 The machine shall move on its power while working including pulling or pushing of all the
required rolling stock for relaying operation.

3.24 After relaying the track with TRT, the track shall be fit for passage of trains at a speed not less
than 40 km/h without tamping. For this purpose, the following tolerances as per IRPWM shall
be achieved in the laying of track:

(a) Gauge : Sleeper to sleeper variation : 2 mm

(b) Expansion gap : Over average gap worked out by :+ 2 mm
recording 20 successive gaps
(c) Joints : Low joints not permitted.
High joints not more than :+ 2 mm
On straight on 10 mm chord :+ 10 mm
(d) Spacing of sleepers : With respect to theoretical spacing :+ 20 mm
(e) Cross level : To be recorded on every 4th sleeper :+ 3 mm
(f) Alignment : On straight on 10 m chord :+ 2 mm
On curves of radius more than 600 M.
On 20 M chord.
: Variation over theoretical versines : 5 mm
On curves of radius more than 600 M.
On 20 M chord.
: Variation over theoretical versines : 10 mm
(g) Longitudinal level : Variation in longitudinal level with : 50 mm
reference to approved longitudinal
sections.

Sleeper Spacing : + 10 mm.

Longitudinal level : +5 mm on 3.6 m chord
Alignment : Maximum versine deviation 10 mm from
design versine, on 7.2 m chord
Cross Level maximum : + 10 mm from design X level
Twist maximum : 3 mm / m

3.25 Machine shall be capable of making suitable ramp at the junction of newly laid track and old
track for safe and smooth passage of trains at the speed for which the track is fit (clause 3.9
3.24 above).

3.26 The time required for starting the relaying of track by machine after its arrival at the site of
work together with the winding up of the machine and starting back from the site after
stoppage of work shall be less than 50 minutes. A lower setting up and winding up time shall
be desirable.

3.27 Horn and Safety Switches

(a) The equipment shall be provided with electric horns / hooters facing outwards at each end
of the machine at suitable locations to warn the workmen of any impending danger at the

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 work spot or from oncoming train. These electric horns/hooters should have remote control
operation so that the Lookout man standing around 150 m away from the machine can
operate the electric horn/hooter to warn the staff working on/around the machine about
approaching train on adjoining track.

(b) Adequate numbers of safety stop switches should be provided all around so that in case of
any danger to workers during working, the working can be stopped immediately.
3.27 In case of gantries moving on rails fixed on sides of flat wagons, suitable protection rail should
also be welded to safeguard against accidental hitting of the gantry wheels with someone
resting on the rails casually.
3.28 The machine shall also be capable of working on track having mixed sleepers i.e.
CST-9, PRC, Wooden & ST in the same section.

3.29 Site communication: All working stations and cabins must have an effective intercom
system including minimum five numbers hands free type wireless intercoms.

3.30 Program battery: Separate battery shall be provided for feeding program circuit, in case
that particular unit / equipment is going to be microprocessor controlled.

3.29 In addition to the computer system provided on the machine for its own controls, the
machine shall be provided with one additional industrial quality heavy duty portable
computer (Laptop-tough book) for keeping record of overall aspects of working, spares
management and reporting. The software shall be window based. The hardware shall be
sturdy for operation under conditions of shock, vibrations, dust, electromagnetic influence
from outside and interruption of power supply. The detailed specifications of the laptop are
enclosed as Annexure-IX.

3.30 All Sleeper Gantries to be equipped with anti-collision system.

3.31 Sleeper Gantries to be equipped with climate-controlled operator’s cabins.

3.32 Machine offered is to be equipped with a comprehensive diagnostic system for all working group
functions. Diagnostic system to report any faults detected on a screen in easy view.

3.33 Machine offered is to be equipped with a hoist to facilitate handling damaged sleepers.

4.0 DIESEL ENGINE

4.1 The machine shall be powered by diesel engine preferably indigenous, with proven record
of service in tropical countries. Robust construction and low maintenance cost are of
particular importance. Adequate allowance shall be made for de-rating of diesel engine
under the most adverse climatic conditions mentioned in this specification elsewhere.

4.2 High speed diesel oil to Indian Standard specification shall be normally used. A minimum
fuel capacity sufficient for continuous operation for 16 hours will be desirable.

4.3 Sight glass type fuel measuring gauge preferably of full height shall be provided on the fuel
tank.

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4.4 a) For starting the engine, storage batteries of well-known make shall be provided. The engine
shall normally be push button start type. For starting the engine, storage batteries of well
known indigenous make with wide service network in India shall be provided. The engine
shall normally be push /pull button start type or key type.
b) Program battery: Separate battery shall be provided for feeding program circuit, in
case that particular unit / equipment is going to be microprocessor controlled.
4.5 The engine parameter monitoring gauges like temperature, rpm, lub oil pressure shall be
direct reading type mounted on the engine, backed up by electrical / mechanical gauges in
the operator's cabin console showing the absolute readings along-with safety limits suitably
coloured. There shall be audio visual warning (safety mechanism) to the operators in case of
any of these parameters exceeding the safe limit and engine shut down circuit in case of
operator's failure to respond.

4.6 Suitable and rugged mechanism should be provided to start the prime mover at minimum/no
load and gradual loading after the start of the prime mover. A failsafe clutch mechanism should
be provided to meet this requirement. The engine shall be mounted on suitable Anti-
Vibration Mountings.

4.7 Emergency backup system: An electric start (push button type) diesel engine instead of
manual start petrol engine, of reputed make and robust quality, should be provided for the
purpose of activating various units, which stop working due to breakdown of TRT engine.
This is of utmost importance to ensure that traffic block is not bursted on account of failure of
TRT engine. The starter battery and charging alternator should be of good quality.

4.8 The engine should have Electronic Control Module (ECM) or similar arrangement for
taking out operating parameters on real time basis such as RPM, load, temperature,
pressure and diagnostic data as well as trip and historical data. These data should be
displayed and stored on a centralized computer and monitoring system. It should also be
possible to transfer these data on USB device through the centralized computer based
control.

4.9 In order to adhere to pollution Control norms, the diesel engine should be electronically
controlled emmissionized engine with minimum compliance of tier 2 stage.

4.10 The engine should be enclosed in a weather protective, sound and dust resistant
enclosure to minimize engine noise and to prevent oozing out of oil spills etc. from engine
area to the adjacent machine components, hoses, electrical cables fittings as a protection
against fire All doors on the enclosure shall be strategically located in areas as to allow
ease of maintenance of the engine and allow good access to and visibility of instruments,
controls, engine gauges, etc. Sufficient louvers shall be provided to allow the total engine
cooling air requirements used in this application.

5.0 COOLING SYSTEM.

5.1 The cooling system for prime mover as well as system oil shall be efficient and designed for a
maximum ambient temperature of 550C. Supplier may note that the machine shall be working
under extreme dusty conditions and the cooling mechanism should be maintainable
under these conditions.

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5.2 Adequate heat transfer arrangement for hydraulic system shall be designed and provided
so that under extreme heat conditions as mentioned in 2.10 above, the system oil
temperature does not go beyond specified range.

6.0 DRIVING MECHANISM.

The machine should be provided with an efficient traction drive system for traction during the
operation.
6.1 The machine should be provided with an efficient traction drive system for traction during the
operation The power transmission to various driving axles may be hydrostatic or electric.
However, the system should be so designed that all the driving wheels work in synchronization
and there is no slippages / skidding of the wheels during the work drive. It shall haul a minimum
20 PSC loaded flats plus 3 empty wagons and one material wagon (revised). To achieve this a
minimum of 8 driving axles (4 driving bogies) shall be provided on the main machine".

6.2 Suitable differential systems may be provided between coupled wheels on the same bogie.

6.3 Suitable flow divider / throttling arrangement may be provided to equalize the tractive efforts
amongst different bogies. Adequate gauges shall be provided to indicate the power sharing
among different driving bogies to prevent overstressing of any traction bogie or its components.

6.4 The supplier tenderer shall provide the necessary technical details including circuit diagrams
to confirm the above requirements.

6.5 Adequate gauges should be provided in working and driving cabins near operator’s seat
(flow meter) and solenoid valves shall be provided near linkage assembly, for indication, flow
control and carrying out necessary adjustment in the field. It will be preferable to have a
proportional valve arrangement in place of linkage assembly wherever synchronous
movements are essential.

6.6 To the extent possible hydraulic and pneumatic component/assembly should be fixed at
suitable location preferably on the side frame of the machine so as to avoid the need of
going on top of the machine/ gantry frame for day-today maintenance schedules.

6.7 The pneumatic circuit should be provided with air dryer for the smooth working of
pneumatic components.

6.8 The machine shall be equipped with adequate safety circuit such that if any unit/part which
may endanger the safety is unlocked, the machine shall not move during run drive. The
indication of locking and unlocking of all units should be displayed in the cabin.

6.9 Onboard system for online filtration and monitoring the quality of hydraulic oil in hydraulic
circuit should be provided. The gauge should clearly indicate if the hydraulic oil is
contaminated beyond the permissible limits and requires immediate replacement.

7.0 BRAKES

The machine shall be fitted with the compressed airbrakes applying brakes equally on
all wheels and provision shall be made to connect air brake system of the machine to that
of camping coach/wagons when the machine is hauling it. Fail safe braking mechanism
system shall be provided so that in case of any failure of brake circuit, will result in
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 automatic application of brake. The brakes shall be protected from ingress of water,
grease, oil or other substances, which may have an adverse effect on them. The brake
lining shall be suitable for high ambient temperature of 55 degree Centigrade. The force
required for operating the brake shall not exceed 10 kg at the handle while applying by hand
and 20 kg on the pedal, when applied by foot. In addition, mechanical brakes shall also
be provided for use in an eventuality of failure as well as for parking. An additional through
pipe with attachment shall be provided in the machine for attaching the machine in train
formation having vacuum compressed air breaking system.

8.0 Horn, Hooters and Safety Switches

8.1 The machine shall be provided with dual tone (low tone & high tone) electric/pneumatic
horns facing outwards at each end of the machine at suitable locations for use during
travelling to warn the workmen of any impending danger Control shall be provided in close
proximity to the driver permitting the driver to operate either horn individually or both horns
simultaneously. The hornsshall be distinctly audible from a distance of at-least 400 m from
the machine and shall produce sound of 120-125 dB at a distance of 5 meter fromhorn
(source of sound). The higher tone horn shall have fundamental frequency of 370 ±15
hertz.
8.2 Adequate numbers of safety stop switches should be provided all around so that in case of
any danger to workers as well as hitting of any obstructions by working unit like signalling
cable, joggle fish plate etc. during working, so that the operator can be warned or the
working can be stopped immediately.
8.3 Safety equipments like jacks, pullers, tirfor and other such equipment specific to the
machine for restoring failed units of the machine during working, shall be provided on the
machine.
8.4 Machine shall be provided with emergency backup system to wind up the machine in the
event of failure of prime mover or power transmission system of the machine. The
emergency backup system should be able to be operated manually also.
8.5 In addition, separate electric horns with push bottom type switches shall be provided at
suitable locations in all cabin(s) and on machine body for communication between the
machine staff about infringement/malfunctioning or any other trouble.

9.0 HOOKS AND BUFFERS.

The machine shall be fitted with transition CBC couplings and buffers of Indian Railways'
design on both ends for coupling it with other vehicles for running in train formation as last vehicle
and for attachment with the coach, locomotives and wagon.

10.0 ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT HEAD LIGHT, FLASHER LIGHT AND LIGHTING

ARRANGEMENTS
The electric equipment to be provided shall conform to relevant standard specifications and
shall be suitable for Indian climatic conditions. The machine shall be equipped with twin
beam headlights conforming to RDSO’s specification No.ELRS/SPEC/PR/0024 Rev-1,
Sept 2004 with latest amendments ensuring a light intensity of 3.2 lux at ground level at
track centre at a distance of 305 mts. away on a clear dark night, at each end and with two
front and rear parking lights at each end and with two front and rear parking lights, which can
be switched to red or white according to the direction of the travel. Powerful swiveling
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 floodlights shall also be provided to illuminate the working area sufficiently bright for
efficient working during night. In addition minimum eight power point locations (24 volt
DC/15 amp socket) shall be provided on outside frame of the machine two in front, two in
rear and two on both sides for providing lighting arrangements during night working. The
amber colour LED based flasher lights producing not less than 500 lux at 1 meter and 55
lux at 3 meter in line measurement in axial direction from flasher light shall be provided at
both ends of the machine, to give indication for the train arriving on other line about any
impending danger.

11.0 CHASSIS AND UNDERFRAME

The chassis shall be of standard welded steel sections and of steel sheets so as to permit
transportation of the machine in train formation without endangering safety to the train. The
under frame shall be constructed with rolled steel sections and/or plates & shall be
designed to withstand a maximum static squeeze test load of 102 t i.e. 51 t at each
buffing point without any permanent distortion. The under-frame shall be sufficiently
robust for safe travel of the machine in train formation and not necessarily as the last vehicle.

12.0 CABINS

12.1 The machine shall be equipped with fully enclosed cabins with good visibility of the
working area. Working cabin shall be air conditioned. In view of the high ambient
temperature prevailing in India, special attention shall be paid to free circulation of air and
ventilation in the driver’s cabin. However, the electronic equipments shall be so designed
that it shall be able to work without air conditioning under the climatic conditions
described in Para 2.10.

12.2 The gauges, instruments and controls panel shall be suitably located in the operator's
cab/console so that they can be observed without undue fatigue to the operator. One screen
wiper preferably operated by compressed air shall be provided on the windscreens.

12.3 Suitable number of fire Fire extinguisher (dry chemical type) shall be provided in the cab.
The chemicals used for extinguishing fire by such fire extinguishers shall not chemically
react with electronic equipments/components, PCBs, cables etc.

12.4 The machine shall be provided with adequate space for keeping the tools and spares
required for on-site repair of the machine to attend the breakdown and other working
requirements.

12.5 A closed circuit TV system should be provided to enable the gantry driver to see any
obstruction/infringement when travelling in the direction where visibility is not covered by
any cabin. Necessary inter-communication system shall be provided inter-connecting all
the cabins and should be so oriented that the operator, seating on the seat of either
cabins/working cabin, can distinctly hear the conversation.

12.6 The machine shall be equipped with speed indicator and recording equipment of range
between 0 - 120km/h for recording the speed of the machine in real time basis. The
recorded data should be retrievable on computer through memory card/pen drive. It
should be provided in the driving cabin at suitable place and recording system should
have sufficient memory to keep the speed record of minimum 15 days which should
always be stored for retrieving as per requirement.
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12.7 The electric supply in the cabin for operation of electrical instruments, gauges etc. shall
not be more than of 110 V.

13.0 TOOLS AND INSTRUCTION MANUALS

13.1 Each machine shall be supplied with a complete kit of tools required by operator in
emergency and for normal working of the machine. The list of tools to be provided shall also
include all tools necessary for maintenance and repair of the entire machine including
specialized equipment. All special tools shall be listed and catalogued illustrating the
method of application. The tenderer shall along with his offer submit the list of tools to be
supplied along with each machine.

13.2 One portable diesel operated D.C. welding plant (with the provision of auxiliary output of
minimum 2.5KW, 230 V AC for lighting) of reputed make (Preferably made in India) with
adequate minimum 5 KVA capacity capacity capable of welding upto 5 mm. electrode (dia)
at 60% duty cycle shall be supplied. along with sSufficient cables or lead shall be provided
with the machine for day to day repairing of machine and its wearing parts. The portable
welding set so provided should be housed in protected and covered & secured manner
preferably near the moving parts of the machine. The diesel tank capacity shall be not less
than 10 liters.

13.3 Detailed operating manual, maintenance and service manuals shall be specifically prepared
in English language and three copies of these four hard copies & soft copies of each of the same
shall be supplied with each machine.

13.4 Alongwith the manuals as mentioned in 13.1 above, the manufacturer shall also supply
circuit diagrams of electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electronic circuits used on the machine.
Trouble shooting diagram/table shall also be supplied. In addition, the supplier shall provide
dimensional drawings with material description of items like rubber seals, washers, springs,
bushes, metallic pins etc. Main features such as type, rpm & discharge etc. of items like
hydraulic pumps, motors and such other bought out components/ assemblies shall be
furnished by the tenderer. These shall be specially prepared in English language and four
copies of these shall be provided with each machine. The tenderer shall furnish the details
of such other bought out components/assemblies. These shall be prepared in English
language and fourhard and soft copies of these shall be provided with each machine. The
tenderer shall furnish the details of such other bought out components/assemblies.

13.5 The tenderer shall submit the list of tools, manuals, circuit diagrams and other technical
literature/drawings to be supplied alongwith each machine as above, for operation, servicing,
maintenance and trouble shooting, alongwith his offer. The list can be modified to suit the
purchaser's requirement, while examining the offer.

13.6 The firm shall provide detailed technical drawings and specifications of wheels and axles
used in the machine with detailed code of procedure for ultrasonic testing of wheels and axles of
all types. The above details shall be provided in 4 sets.

13.7 While offering the machine for first inspection, the supplier shall submit three copies of
complete literature in English language including operation, service and maintenance
manuals, complete electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic circuit diagram, trouble shoo ting

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 charts, component drawings/descriptions and other relevant technical details so as to
maintain master copies of these documents in Indian Railways Institutions and a reference
documents for inspecting officer. All manuals/ diagrams shall be provided in hard as well as
soft versions both. With delivery of each machine one set of manuals to be delivered to TM
directorate, RDSO, Lucknow and one to IRTMTC Allahabad.

14.0 SPARE PARTS

14.1 The expected life of the components, used in the machine, shall be advised along with
their condemning limits. The machine shall be supplied with necessary spare parts for the
operation and maintenance of the machine for a period of two years i.e. working for about
1200 hrs. The spare parts required shall be detailed in a separate list indicating
description, part number and whether imported or indigenous.

14.2 The manufacturer shall be responsible for the subsequent availability of spare parts to
ensure trouble free service for the life of the machine (15 years).

14.3 For indigenous parts and bought out components and assemblies, the source (original
equipment manufacturer's reference and part no.) and other relevant technical details shall
be supplied while offering the first machine for inspection.

15.0 MAKER'S TEST CERTIFICATE.

15.1 Copies of the Maker's certificate guaranteeing the performance of the equipment shall be
supplied in duplicate along with the delivery of the each machine.

16.0 OPERATORS.
16.1 The number of operators and allied staff for working of the machine under normal condition
shall be indicated, specifying their duties and minimum qualifications.

17.0 Optional equipments:

17.1 Tenderer is expected to quote for optional equipment separately for each item giving the
advantage/functions of such optional equipment. Tenderer shall also indicate whether
such equipment are already in use on machines elsewhere indicating the user Railway
system.

18.0 ISSUE OF PROVISIONAL SPEED CERTIFICATE

18.1 Provisional Speed Certificate:

Whenever a new rolling stock is introduced in Indian Railways, a provisional speed

certificate is issued by Research Design and Standard Organisation (RDSO) based on
certain design parameters of the vehicle (Annexure-IVI). Final speed clearance of the
vehicle is given after conducting detailed oscillation trial of the vehicle, which is a time
taking process. Therefore, issue of provisional speed certificate for the vehicle becomes
a necessity and based on the same the approval of running of the vehicle on Indian
Railway track is obtained from Commissioner of Railway Safety. For issue of provisional
speed certificate, the following actions are required to be taken by the suppliers.
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a) Current suppliers, whose models are approved:
The supplier shall give details of the model, year of introduction in Indian Railway, details
of speed certificate issued etc. The supplier shall certify that no change has taken place
in the model being offered with respect to design of under carriage i.e. suspension
system/arrangement, wheel & axle assembly, bogie, braking arrangement loading pattern
of the vehicle etc. and the distribution of axle loads, lateral forces, unsprung mass and
braking force coming on rail is the same. If, there is any change in above respect, the
action shall be taken as detailed in para (b) below.

b) Current suppliers, whose models are not approved / or new:

As soon as the supplier completes the design of the machine as per specifications, the
technical details as per Annexure (VIII- A & VIII-B) which in no case should be more than
six months from signing of contract, shall be supplied to Track Machine and Monitoring
Directorate of RDSO for processing of provisional speed certificate for the machine so
that it can be permitted to move on track. On case-to-case basis, more technical
details(other than mentioned in Annexure VIII- A & VIII-B)can also be asked for issue of
provisional speed certificate for the machine.

c) New suppliers, whose models are new:

The technical details shall be supplied as detailed in para (b) above.

18.2 Final Speed Certificate:

Final speed clearance of the machine is given after conducting detailed oscillation trials of
the machine. For this purpose railway shall conduct running speed tests on the Indian
Railway main line track on one of the machines supplied to them preferably within
warranty, in accordance with procedure outlined in Annexure- VI with the machine
running up to speed 10% higher than the maximum speed mentioned in clause 2.11
above.

19.0 INSPECTION OF THE MACHINE

19.1 While inspecting the machine before dispatch from the supplier's premises, the
inspecting officer shall verify the conformity of the machine with respect to individual
specification as above. The machine's conformity / non-conformity with respect to each
item shall be jointly recorded before issue of the inspection certificate and approval for
dispatch of the machine as per Annexure-VII enclosed.

19.2 Following arrangements shall be made by the supplier/Manufacturer at the inspection

premises for carrying out inspection of the machine by inspecting officials:
 Machine to be stabled on straight & level BG track. The length of the track should be at
least 10 m more than buffer to buffer length of machine.
 In order to check Maximum Moving dimensions in cross section, a Sturdy frame of Indian
Railways Maximum Moving Dimensions shall be provided by the manufacturer and
passed over the machine holding it perpendicular to track, centre aligned with track
centre. Adequate arrangements shall be made to the satisfaction of inspecting official.
19.3 The following documents shall be provided to the Inspecting Officer at least 30 days
before the proposed date of inspection.
i) One copy of complete technical literature mentioned in clause 14, in English language,
including operation, service and field maintenance manuals/instructions and complete
electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic circuit diagrams, trouble shooting charts, component
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 drawings/ description and other relevant technical details as a reference documents in
soft & hard copies for the inspecting officer.
ii) Cross section of the machine super imposed on Indian Railways Maximum Moving
dimensions envelope shall be provided to IO in advance.
iii) Clause by clause comments of the manufacturer to be sent to Inspecting Officer (IO) in
advance for his review. Comments should state manufacturer’s conformity of compliance
of each of the requirement stated in each clause, elaborating where necessary theA
details/manner in which the requirement has been complied. The proforma for the
clause-wise comments is given below:

Clause no. Clause Comments of Supplier/ Comments of Inspecting

manufacturer Officer

iv) Manufacturer’s Internal Quality Inspection Report of the machine.

v) Manufacturer’s quality certificate and/or test reports for bought out assemblies/sub-
assemblies to be provided to IO, containing serial number wherever applicable.
vi) Draft Inspection Report to be prepared by the manufacturer, containing all
annexure mentioned at para 19.4
vii) Details of arrangements made for checking Maximum Moving Dimensions for his
approval.Supplier will incorporate amendments/further clarification in the above
documents to the satisfaction of the Inspecting Officer keeping in view the Inspecting
Officer’s comments, if any.

19.4 List of documents to be annexed in the draft Inspection Report should include:
i. Maker’s Test Certificate.
ii. Manufacturer’s Internal Quality Inspection Report
iii. Quality Certificates of Bought out assemblies/sub-assemblies
iv. Cross section of the machine super imposed on the Indian Railways MMD
v. Vogel’s diagram
vi. List of spare parts to be dispatched along with the machine
vii. List of tools to be dispatched along with the machine
viii. List of Manuals, Drawings, Spare Parts Catalogues, etc. to be dispatched along with the
machine, duly indicating the number of sets of each.
ix. Manufacturere’s certificate on standard followed for design of wheels and axles against
clause 2.7 to 2.9.
These above documents in soft & hard copies shall be part of final inspection report

20.0 TRAINING AND SERVICE ENGINEERS:

20.1 The supplier shall impart professional training to IR Personnel in various aspects of
operation, maintenance and repairing of the machine as per the brief scope defined in
Annexure-X.
20.2 The service engineers shall be available for the commissioning of the machine for
regular service. E-Learning courses module should be arranged for imparting training to
railway operators during commissioning. In addition, the service engineer shall provide
hands on training to railway staff in calibration, operation, repairing and maintenance of
the machine in field to make them fully conversant with the machine. The engineers shall
also advise the Railways on appropriate maintenance, testing, operating, repair and staff
training facilities that are necessary for the efficient performance of the machines.

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21.0 ACCEPTANCE TEST

21.1 In addition to verification of the various items of specifications covered earlier, the
following tests shall be carried out in India at the purchaser’s premises by the
purchaser's nominee at the time of the commissioning of the machine.

21.2 Dimensional check of loading gauge, i.e. maximum moving dimensions, buffer
heights, clearance, length of machines, bogie distance, and clearances on
curves etc.

21.3 Testing for negotiability of 10 0 curve and 1 in 8-1/2 turnouts.

21.4 Construction and engineering of the machine.

21.5 ACTUAL OUTPUT AND PERFORMANCE TESTS: Actual output and performance
tests to be conducted on first machine.

The general conditions of the tests shall be as follows:

a) Machine crew shall be either trained personnel of Indian Railways
or the staff of the supplier.
b) Dry weather, ambient temperature between 00 C to +550 C.
c) Straight track or curve up-to at least 1000m radius.
d) Straight track with G gradients up to 1/200 1/100.
e) Rails fastened to all the sleepers.
f) Concrete / wooden / steel sleepers.
g) Fittings not seized.
h) New track to be laid with concrete sleepers and elastic rail clips.
i) Old track to be either fish-plated or welded on CST-9 sleepers with
joint sleepers being wooden / steel /CST-9.
j) The machine shall be required to achieve an output of 250 m over
an hour period of working to cover all the items required as per para 3.4 and 3.11 3.13.
k) The performance output for the picking up old rails from the site of
relaying shall be carried out. Separately it shall be possible to achieve an output of 400
m of track length in one hour of working.

21.6 The setting up time and winding up time of the machine as described in the
specifications elsewhere shall be measured and the total time taken by the two
operations of setting up and winding up of the machine together shall not exceed 50
minutes.

21.7 Should any modification be found necessary as a result of the tests, the same shall
be carried out by the supplier at his own expenses.

22.0 WARRANTY:

The machine shall be warranted for 1200 effective working hours or 18 months from date
of commissioning and proving test of equipment or 24 months from date of delivery at
ultimate destination in India whichever shall be earlier. Effective working hours for this
purpose will be traffic block time during which machine is deployed for tamping work.
Should any design modification be made in any part of the equipment offered, the
warranty period of 18 months would commence from the commissioning and proving test
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 of equipment for the purpose of that part and those parts which may get damaged due to
defects in the new replaced part. The cost of such modification should be borne by the
supplier.

22.0 MARKING & COLOUR OF MACHINE:

22.1 The machine body shall be painted in golden yellow colour of Indian Standard Colour
code of 356 as per IS:5 The exterior painting shall be polyurethane binder based
conforming to RDSO Specification No. M&C/PCN/100/2013 (Specification for Epoxy
cum Polyurethane Painting System –Two packs for the Exterior Painting of Railway
Coaches, Diesel and Electric Locomotives and other Industrial Applications) or ISO
12944.
22.2 Following should be written in black on the machine at appropriate location in English &
Hindi as per direction of Indian Railway official

i) India Railways logo of height between 300 mm to 600 mm as suitable on all four faces
of the machine.

ii) The text “ INDIAN RAILWAYS” shall be written in Bold and in Black colour of size
equal to or slightly smaller than the size of logo but of size not less than 250 mm on
both side faces and below the Indian Railways logo.

iii) Machine model and manufacturing Year shall be written in black colour and in letter of
size less than the size in which Indian Railways is written but not less than 200 mm in
any case below the text “INDIAN RAILWAYS” mentioned above.

iv) If required, the Manufacturers Name may be written in size not more than 150 mm
and should not be at more than four locations. Also the Manufacturers Logo may
be provided at not more than two Locations and should be of size less than 200mm.

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 Annexure-I

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 ANNEXURE-II

Machine details required for simulation of machine on NUCARS or similar Track-vehicle simulation software

Parameters required
C.G. of component in x, y, z Mass in Kg and Mass moment of inertias in Kg-
SL. direction from rail level in m^2 of
Component’s Name
NO. mm (Referenced point 1st component in three dimension space about their
axle) C.G
X Y Z Mass Ixx Iyy Izz
Super structure with vehicle frame
(machine structure kept on
1.
secondary suspension of
front and rear bogie)
Front Bogie frame including brake
2. rigging
Rear Bogie frame including brake
3. rigging
Transmission system device
4. (hydraulic. Mechanical or
electrical traction motors)
Wheel axle set including axle
5. boxes which constitute the
unsprung mass
Mass of Items included in unsprung Total sprung
mass partially or fully along mass
1 2 3 4 5 6
6. with their name per axle in
tonnes

Total weight of components in Front bogie Rear bogie Machine Full weight of vehicle
tonnes full assembly full assembly frame (front bogie + rear
7. full structure bogie +vehicle
car body or super
structure)

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 Primary suspension element stiffness Secondary suspension element stiffness per
per axle box between bogie and axle box side between bogie and machine frame
8. Suspension stiffness details in Kg/mmVertical stiff Lateral stiff Longitudinal Vertical Lateral Longitudinal stiff
stiff stiff stiff

Damping force details

( If hydraulic damper used give
9. there rating force per
meter/second)
Clearance in mm or radian Vertical direction Lateral Longitudinal Rotation about Rotation Rotation
provided for motion between direction direction vertical abo about
bogie frame and machine axis ut longit
frame for relative motion late udinal
10.
(motion stopper) ral axis
axis

Dimension of location of suspension Detail of location of suspension springs and Detail of location of suspension springs
11. elements dampers and shock absorbers with and dampers and shock absorbers
support drawing with support drawing
Details of centre pivot arrangement Provide detail arrangement drawing and description
12. working and location

Set of drawings and design descriptionConcerning with general arrangement of vehicle, bogie general arrangement, suspension
13. arrangement details, suspension clearances drawing, detail written description of
configuration and loading pattern accompanies design particular of vehicle bogie.

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 Annexure-III

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 Annexure-I/I

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 Annexure-I/II

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 Annexure-I/III

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 Annexure-IV

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 Annexure-IIIV

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 Annexure-IVI

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 Annexure-VII
INSPECTION CERTIFICATE CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION OF TRACK MACHINE
( ) BY INSPECTING OFFICIAL AND APPROVAL FOR DESPATCH OF
MACHINES
(STRIKE OUT WHICHEVER NOT APPLICABLE)
This is to certify that I have inspected the machine
(type)_______________________________bearing Sl.No._________________ from
(date) ____________to _____________at (Place) ________________ for its
conformity/non-conformity with respect to the laid down Technical Specifications in
contract Agreement No.________________________________
dated_______________________between President of India through Director Track
(Machines) and M/s. (Name of Supplier) ___________________________
_____________________________________.
The detailed Inspection Note regarding its conformity/non-conformity to the laid
specifications is enclosed along with this certificate. It is observed that (strike out
whichever is not applicable):-

The Machine conforms to all the laid down specifications.

The machine conforms to all the laid down specifications except those at
Sl.No.________________________.
The above deviations are minor/major affecting/not affecting the performance of the equipment
in substantial way.
The following T and P/manuals/drawings are to be supplied alongwith the machine:
__________________________
__________________________
__________________________

Based on the above, the Machine is certified/not certified to be conforming to the specifications.
The machine is approved/not approved for despatch to _____________
________________(Consignee) Indian Railway.
SIGNATURE AND DATE
For M/s.__________________ INSPECTING OFFICIAL
_________________________ (NAME AND DESIGNATION)
for and on Behalf of President of India

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 Annexure-VIII-A

Particulars Required in Respect of the Rolling Stock Under Consideration

1. A diagram showing elevation salient dimensions :
a) Wheel spacing, Wheel diameter, bogie centres, and axle load.

i) Over all length of the vehicle :

ii) Length over head stock :
iii) Length over buffers :
iv) Distance apart for Centre of buffers :
v) Max./Min. height of centers of buffers
above rail level :

b) i) Wheel base :
ii) Axle load (max) :
iii) Bogie Centres :

2. Wheel dimension :
i) New :
ii) Worn out
:
3. i) Tread and flange profile of the wheel :
indicating clearly whether it is Indian
Railway standard profile or differs from
standard flange profile.
ii) Wheel gauge dimension – :
(back to back of tyre flange).

4. Whether the stock is designed to be used as :

a general purpose or in a closed circuit in
specified sections under defined conditions.

5. Maximum design speed

i) Own Power :
ii) In train formation :
6. Unsprung weight per axle in tonnes
i) Driving axle :
ii) Running axle :
7. Expected lateral force in tonnes per axle :
At maximum design speed.
8. Increase in the impact load during motion
(Dynamic Augment)
9. Method of operation - :
Whether single only or coupling together is
possible. If coupling is possible, the number
which can be coupled and what is trailing load.
10. Maximum tractive effort at start and at the speed
of operation -
i) at working drive at start :
at operation speed :
ii) at transfer drive at start :
at maximum speed :
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11.Maximum braking force coming on to the rails per wheel
at working axle :
at transfer axle :
12. Drawing indicating suspension arrangement details
of bogie and axle.
13. Height of centre of gravity from rail level
14. Height of floor from rail level
15. Type of coupler provided -Indian Railways Standard
Coupling :
Buffer :
16. Any infringement to the moving dimensions
Sketch provided in the Indian Railways Standard Schedule of Dimensions – Chapter IV (A).

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 Annexure-VIII-B
Following information as detailed below is also required along with the information required for
processing the case for issue of provisional speed certificate for new vehicles
S.No. Item
1. a) Brake System details
b) Gross Braking Ratio
2. Brake rigging arrangement drawing and calculation of braking force
3. Maximum Braking Effort. at start and at the speed of operation -
a) at working drive at start :
at operation speed :
b) at transfer drive at start :
at maximum speed :
4. Characteristics of springs used in suspension indicating free height, working height,
dynamic range, stiffness and locations etc.
5. Characteristics of the dampers if used, and over all damping factors and locations
of dampers.
Calculation of the following frequency of the vehicle to be attached :-
Bouncing ii) Pitching iii) Rolling
Wave length of free axle and bogie
6. Write up and salient design calculation on suspension system, type of suspension-
whether it is of coil suspension with or without dampers and laminated
bearing springs and double link suspension.
7. What are lateral clearance of axle box / horn, wheel flange/rail and other locations
for the negotiability of the vehicle on curve and turn out (enclose Vogels
Diagram for negotiability on maximum degree of curve and turn out permitted
on Indian Railways) of new and worn out wheel.
8. Wheel and axle assembly drawings
9. Calculation for flange force
10. Technical specifications of Vehicle supplied.
11. Calculation of natural frequency
12. Calculation of spring characteristics and critical speed of the vehicle.
13. Simulation result showing ride index, lateral force and acceleration results.
14. A certificate regarding the speed of the vehicle for which it has been designed.

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 Annexure-IX
Specifications of Heavy duty Industrial Quality Water proof & shock proof
Laptop (Tough book)
CPU Intel Core i-5 processor, speed 2.4 GHz or higher
version
Operating System Windows 7 professional or higher version
RAM 2 GB or more and expandable upto 8GB
Storage Shock mounted flex connect hard drive with quick
release 500 GB or More
Display Minimum 13” high definition LED or better with anti
reflective and anti glare treatment
Keyboard Backlit 61 key QWERTY keyboard. Touchpad with
virtical scrolling support.
Wireless Integrated Gobi 2000 mobile broadband or better,
Bluetooth V 4.0 or better.
Durability features Product shall be durable and meet the latest MIL
standard.
Moisture and dust resistant screen, Key board and
touch pad.
Pre LoadedSoftwares Antivirus software for 18 months validity
Microsoft office 2007 complete bundle
Power supply Long life Li-ion battery, minimum 5400 m AH
Warranty 3-year warranty

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 Annexure- X
Scope of Training to be imparted by Manufacturer/Supplier to IR Personnel

The training program shall consist of the following modules-

1. For Senior Engineering officiers of IR-
Four senior IR personnel shall be given training for a period of two weeks in manufacturing
plant of manufacturer/supplier and/or affiliated institute/training centers and field operation
where the machines are already in operation. Broad scope of this training shall be to
provide quality training in the areas of operation of the machine, machine familiarization,
machine utilization, managerial aspects of operation and maintenance of the machine, best
practices for optimal performance and quality control with important safety aspects, vendor
support etc
.
2. For Track Machine organization Personnel –
This training will cover operation and maintenance of the machine. The broad scope of this
training will be as under:
 Machine’s general arrangement including air systems, mechanical systems,
hydraulic systems, electrical systems, controls etc.
 Operation of the machine in working mode and travel mode.
 Maintenance and overhauling of the machine.
 Trouble shooting skills.
 Responses of emergency situations
 Basics of producing quality relaying.
The training will be conducted as per following sub-modules-

2.1. 12 IR personnel shall be given training for a period of Three weeks at contractors
manufacturing premises about machine assembly line in different shops, operation, repair
and maintenance. Also they will be given on-site training in field operation abroad where
same type of machine is already in operation for the contract.

2.2. In India, training of 12 IR personnel per machine for four weeks will be given in operation
and maintenance of the machine. Out of four weeks, at least two weeks training will be
imparted at the site of commissioning of the machines and has to be completed before
commissioning of machines. The remaining period of training will be imparted in one or two
modules spread over warranty period in the form of refresher/updating training at the time
of delivery of each machine. Details of the proposed program should be given in the offer.

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