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    aa aca 3 a Government of India Ministry oF Railways. sopra stirrmy oe pee AT Research Design & Standutds Organisation HTS - 220011 Lcktow -226 011 PUK (0522) 2453200 10 522) 2450115 — Fax (0822) 2458500 iD (0823) 2488310 ‘No.SD.WAPS.11 Dated:28.03.2015 FETHaATE (Fstto ) mea Yaa, waUlArarah efi, BFE 400 001 wi tad, Saxeiers, wlerarat— 700 001 Ua tod, arene, TEfReeht— 1100 01 ahere Yera, TeegR- 27 3001 pian wftcax tas, arcfvifarqareret— 781 011 ‘afer tara, Wah, wraera, A7g— 600 003 ‘after mea Yard, Yaiftrore, farTaTe— 500 071 ‘afer ad Yard, asa, GrerpraT— 700 043 9. after Yet, wehle, yee 400020 10, Gea FEA Waa, FeATETATE— 211 001 11, Gar ofan aa, TIGR 302 006 12, a mea Yara, erofige- 844 101 13. at whee tt, tad evdas, yee 751 023 14. far afer ara, gael 580 023 15. afters ae tera, Gla 482 001 16, @féror od Hea Xora, fAcMAGR- 495 004 17, SafSHT srRaex, wart tert artes fees, serge TAY graf — ao0e14 erase Sub: Revised final maximum permissible speed certificate of WAPS class of locomotives up to 160 kmph on track maintained to C&M-I, Vol.-I standard. Ref: (i) Speed seiticate of even no. dated 19.06.1997 followed by its amendments dated 23.10.2006, 20.01.2012, 13.06.2012 and 20.12.2014. (ii) CRS Northern Circle letter no.2012/Q-12/(11)/NC/977-979 dated 11.02.2015. (iii) Railway Board’s letter no.2014/CEDO/SR/04 dated 13.03.2015. eee Vide reference (ii) above, CRS Northern Circle has advised to issue a revised final speed certificate for operation of WAPS class of locomotives duly incorporating amendments of even no. dated 23.10.2006, 20.01.2012, 13.06.2012 and 20.12:2014 in final speed certificate referred (i) above. In this context, vide reference (iii) above, a meeting was held at Railway Board on dated 20.03.2015and it was decided to revise the final maximum permissible speed cettificate of WAPS class of locomotives, as advised by CRS/Northern Circle. Accordingly, final maximum permissible speed certificate of WAPS class of locomotives has been revised duly incorporating all earlier amendments in the original speed certificate no. SD.WAPS.11 dated 19.06.1997." WAPS class of locomotives, with Bo-Bo bogies are imported locomotives from M/s ABB, Switzerland. Outline of the locomotive is as per drawing no. SK.EL.4353. the axle load of the locomotive is 19.5+2% t. Page 1 of 7 1.1 On the basis of detailed oscillation trials and other trials done earlier, WAPS class of locomotives were cleared for operation upto 130 km/h, vide letter of even no. dated 29,04.97. Detailed oscillation trials have subsequently been done upto 180 km/h test speed on Khurja-Somna section of Northern Railway. The results as contained in report ‘No. MT-88 (June’ 97) indicate satisfactory riding and stability on straight track upto the maximum test speed of 180 km/h and on curves at such lower maximum speed based on considerations of maximum permissible cant deficiency of 100mm. 2. Based on the above, it is certified that operation of single WAPS locomotive may be permitted, upto a maximum speed of 160 km/h subject to the following conditions: 2.4 Track: 2.1.1 Forspeed upto 130km/h The track shall be to a minimum standard of 52kg/90 UTS rail laid on PSC sleeper with sleeper density of 1540 No./Km on 250mm ballast cushion below the sleepers which may consist of at least 100mm clean and rest in caked up condition, on compacted and stable formation and track maintained to the standards recommended in RDSO’s report no. C&M-I, Vol.-I In this connection, the instruction for maintenance of track on high speed routes, circulated to the railways under RDSO’s DO letter no. CRA/509 dated 07.07.1971 and approved by Railway Board vide letters no. 71/W6/HS/8 dated 27.08.1971 and 71/W6/HS/I dated 21.10.1971 should also be followed. 2.1.2 For beyond 130km/h and upto 160kmph 2.1.2.1 For speed upto 150 km/h on Sections having annual GMT less than 10 The track shall be to a minimum standard of 52kg/90UTS rail laid on PSC sleeper with 1540 sleeper density on 250mm ballast cushion below the sleepers which may consist of at least 100mm clean and rest in caked up condition (300 mm ballast cushion below the sleepers which may consist of at least 150mm clean and rest in caked up condition for speed of 150 kmph) on compacted and stable formation and maintained to the standards recommended in RDSO’s report no. C&M-L, Vol-I. In this connection, the instruction for maintenance of track on high speed routes, circulated to the railways under RDSO’s DO letter no. CRA/509 dated 07.07.1971 and approved by Railway Board vide letters no. 71/WE6/HS/8 dated 27.08.1971 and 71/WE6/HS/1 dated 21.10.1971 should also be followed. 2.1.2.2 For other Sections (having annual GMT of 10 or more) and for speed of 160 km/h. onall sections: ‘The track shall be to a minimum standard of 60kg/90UTS rail laid on PSC sleeper with 1660 sleeper density on 300mm ballast cushion below the sleepers which ‘may consist of at least 150mm clean and rest in caked up condition, on compacted and stable formation and maintained to the standards recommended in RDSO’s report no, C&M-I, Vol.-I. However, on NDLS-AGC section, already cleared for operation at 150 kmph, limited operation of this locomotive at 160 kmph can be permitted with same stipulations with which 150 kmph speed was introduced i.e. with track structure of 52 Kg/90 UTS rails laid on PSC sleepers. Page 2 of 7 In this connection, the instruction for maintenance of track on high speed routes, circulated to the railways under RDSO’s DO letter no. CRA/509 dated 07.07.1971 and approved by Railway Board vide letters no, 71/W6/HS/8 dated 27.08.1971 and 71/W6/HS/I dated 21.10.1971 should also be followed. 2.1.2.3 Zonal Railway shall ensure that all tumouts on section are with fixed heel curved switches laid on PSC sleeper layout with CMS crossings with adequate arrangement to ensure designed geometry of turnouts. Turnouts with thick web switches shall be preferred on such routes. Provision of clamp type lock along with thick web switches in facing direction on mainlines shall be ensured for speeds in excess of 140 kmph. Other turnouts on the route shall be provided with thick web switches in planned manner. 2.1.2.4 Improvement on track geometry parameters on the route of operation of the locomotive/train to be carried out as required. 2.1.2.5 The curves will have to be suitable realigned and proper transition lengths shall be provided. 2.1.2.6 Action should be taken for relocation’ modification of engineering signals in consultation with respective S&T and OHE departments of Zonal Railways. 2.1.2.7 Concemed Railway will ensure provision of sturdy through fencing of track to prevent trespassing and to eliminate instances of cattle run over. However, on Dethi-Agra section, fencing of track at vulnerable locations prone for cattle crossing / trespassing identified by General Manager of respective railway shall be provided as train is already running at a speed of 150 kmph on this section, 2.1.2.8 Preferably improved SEJ should be provided on such routes. 2.1.2.9 Stretches of existing weak formations (where permanentitemporary speed restriction is imposed), if any, will have to be rehabilitated/strengthened first before permitting higher speeds. 2.1.2.10 The track recording/ monitoring shall be ensured as per frequency specified in Para 606, 615(3) and 618(3) of Indian Railways Permanent Way Manual, Second Reprint-2004, Zonal Railways shall interpret the results of OMS runs/ TRC and oscillograph car run and impose suitable speed restrictions wherever considered necessary. 2.1.3. For track maintained to lower standard than that mentioned above, the Chief Engineer shall decide the lower maximum permissible speed on the basis of maintenance condition. In this connection, Railway Board’s letter no 65/WDOISR/26 dated 19/20.10.1966 may be seen. When the Chief Engineer considers that the road bed is not compacted or there is improper drainage, he may suitably restrict the maximum permissible speed depending upon the local conditions. 2.1.4 The maximum permissible speed on curve shall be decided on the basis of existing provisions of the Indian Railways Permanent Way Manual, Second Reprint-2004. Higher speeds may however be permitted subject to the maximum cant deficiency of 100 mm and the rate of change of cant and cant deficiency not exceeding 55 mm per second. Page 3 of 7 22 23 215 2.1.6 217 ‘The welds shall be protected by joggled fish plates as per provisions of Para 6.4 and Para 8.14 of USFD Manual and Para 6.3 of AT welding manual and other policy instructions of Railway Board. The maintenance of Rails and Rail joints shall be ensured as per Para 250 & 251 of IRPWM. In addition, wherever condition warrants on account of corrosion on rail/weld collar, wear on rail, cupping of welds ete., necessary precautions shall be taken for fish plating/ joggled fish plating. Zonal Railway may ensure further detailed examination of track as deemed fit based on age cum condition basis, overdue renewal and condition of formation ete. as per provisions of Chapter-IIl of IRPWM-2004 regarding permanent way renewals. Route Proving Run/Confirmatory Oscillograph Car Run shall be conducted before starting of operation as per extant stipulations of Policy Circular No.6. Bridges: 22.1 22.2 The clearance in regard to bridges refers to standard design of girders, slabs, pipe culverts, pier and abutments ete. issued by RDSO for BGML, RBG and MBG-1987 standard loadings. All other designs and designs of foundations are to be examined under the directions of the Chief Engineer concerned and certified by him in terms of current IRS Bridge Rules, Steel Bridge Code, Bridge Sub-Structure and Foundation Code etc. read with upto date correction slips. Traction Installation: 23.1 2.3.2 The 25 kV AC OHE shall have swiveling type Cantilever Assembly having tension in the conductors, regulated automatically with a presag. The presag of 50/100 mm (0.8 mm per meter/1.6 mm per meter presag) is on the Contact Wire for a maximum span of 72 m, proportionately less for smaller spans. The gradient of Contact Wire and the difference in the gradient of Contact Wire between two adjacent spans (relative gradient) may be kept as 3 mnvmeter and 1.5 mm/meter respectively. The above presag as well as gradient of Contact Wire are for running of one to two trains each way at 160 kmph. ‘The DC Traction is equipped with single polygonal type of OHE. The tension in the conductor is non regulated. This has a speed potential of 120 kmph from design point of view. At location where DC Section Insulators are installed, the speed shall not be more than 80 kmph. The speed potential of converted ‘Unregulated 25 kV AC Overhead Traction Equipment” remains the same as that of ‘Un-regulated DC Overhead Traction Equipment’. In case of locations where 25 KV AC Porcelain Section Insulators are installed on main line and lies within first 1/10" and 1/3 of the span, immediately after the OHE Structure and the Runners are in trailing direction, the maximum speed shall be 120 kmph. At all other locations where 25 KV AC Porcelain Section Insulators are installed, the speed shall be limited to 80 kmph, 2.3.3 It will be ensured that the Cantilevers in the Section shall have ‘BFB Steady Arm ‘Assembly with 25 mm Drop Bracket’. Page 4 of 7 24 2.3.5. Retro-reflective number plates shall be provided as per Board’s guidelines circulated vide letter no.2001/Elec(G)/170/1 Pt. dated 21.02.2012. 2.3.6 Cross type OHE to be modified to overlap type, if not already provided. 2.3.7. For running of more than two trains at 160 kmph, following inputs may be planned to improve the current carrying capacity as per the requirement. (a) Augmentation of TSS capacity or provision of new TSS or 3" Bay in existing TSS as required for meeting current requirement. (b) Augmentation of current carrying capacity of OHE by provision of feeder wire, if required, (©) PTFE type short neutral section should be provided in front of new TSS. (@) On existing OHE, the contact wire gradient shall be reduced from 3 mm/meter to 2 mm meter and difference in Contact wire gradient between two adjacent spans be reduced from 1.5 mm/ meter to 1 mm/ meter. 2.3.8 In 25 kV AC Traction area, the Chief Electrical Engineer of the concerned Railway shall have to ensure that the minimum height of Contact Wire and electrical clearances, as stipulated in provisions of Chapter -V and V-A, Electric Traction of Schedule - I of ‘Schedule of Dimensions of 1676 mm Gauge (BG) Revised 2004’ with latest Addendum ‘& Corrigendum Slips is not violated. 2.3.9 Any temporary speed restriction, on the basis of performance/experience of the Sectional ‘OHE and the field conditions prevailing on the particular Section, may be imposed by the Traction Distribution Officers. Signaling: 2.4.1 MACLS shall be provided with two distant signals-First distant signal located at a distance of 1 km in rear of the home signal and the second distant signal at a distance of, 2.km in rear of home signal. 2.4.2 The above shall also be applicable to the interlocked gates located in the block sections. 24,3. The catenary current shall be limited to 300/600A for single line and double/multiple line sections respectively, where signalling system has been upgraded, the catenary current may be permitted upto 800/1000A for single line and double/multiple line sections respectively. CEE should ensure the above provisions in consultation with CSTE. 2.4.4 It is necessary to provide means/ arrangements to put back the home signal and last stop signal to its “ON” position immediately after the passage of the train. 2.4.5 Means for direct holding the closed switch rail to its corresponding stock rail and preventing the points from being unlocked during the passage of the train shall be provided. 2.4.6 Track circuiting of complete station yard from the first stop signal to last stop signal and all other running lines shall be provided. 2.4.7 Means for verifying complete arrival of trains by means of track circuits and interlocking the same with advance starter shall be provided. Page 5 of 7 2.4.8 (i) Interlocking of all manned level crossing gates on the section with full complement of signals for train operation at more than 130kmph. (di) For speed 160 kmph TPWS of type cleared by RDSO will be mandatory. 2.5 General: 2.5.1 All the permanent and temporary speed restrictions in force and those imposed from time to time due to track, bridges, curves, signalling and interlocking etc. shall be observed. 2.5.2 Telephone communication shall be provided between Driver-Guard and Driver-the nearest station and / or control office. 2.5.3 Manned level crossing gates shall be provided with telephone communication with the nearest station as per extant instructions. 2.5.4 Attention is invited to the note on “preparation of electrical equipment of diesel and electric locomotives for high speed operation” circulated with this office letter no. EL/ 3.3.15/WAM2/Gr CON dated 24.12.70 and the locomotive should be attended accordingly. 2.5.5 The pantograph of WAPS locomotive in locked down condition and the surge arrestors infringe the Maximum Moving Dimensions of 1929 over non-electrified sections. After removing pantograph pan assembly and two surge arrestors, the profile will infringe the Maximum Moving Dimensions of 1929 but will be within *X’ class loco profile. For movement of the loco in non electrified territory, pantograph pan assembly and two surge arrestors shall be removed and the movement of the loco shall be cleared by the Railway concemed as per the extant rules applicable. In non-electrified sections where Maximum Moving Dimensions of existing ‘X’ class locos are not permissible, the movement shall be in accordance with the instructions issued by the Railway Board and other additional instructions issued by the Zonal Railways for the movement of ODCs. Railway Board have condoned the infringements vide their letter no.95/CEDO/SR/18 dt 14.795. 2.5.6 For operation of this locomotive at speed of 160 km/h, the compliance of stipulations of RDSO Report no. CT-20 Rev. 2 as approved by Railway Board vide letter no.2014/CE- II/TK/HS dated 09.12.2014 shall be ensured. 2.5.7 The eatlier speed certificates followed with amendments, CRS/Railway Board sanctions for operation of individual WAPS class of locomotive, for train operation with WAPS locomotive, COCR & different trials with WAPS locomotive shall be valid in future. CRS sanction for further train operation, COCR’ & different trials shall be obtained based on this revised speed certificate. This revised speed certificate is being issued solely for the purpose of compiling the amendments of even no. dated 23.10.2006, 20.01.2012, 13.06.2012 and 20.12.2014 as desired by CRS/Northern Circle and shall be applicable from date of issue. 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