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Some pictures taken last week near Vadodara while going to New Delhi onboard 12925 Paschim Express
(EOS 500D+70-200 f4L IS)
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Sir, I think i've had enough of mocking De, will change it shortly!

What did she say exactly? I didn't follow the news. I know it was something like India wont get medals etc...

BTW thanks a million for yatra series, will have to watch later. I don't think ive seen it.
 
What did she say exactly? I didn't follow the news. I know it was something like India wont get medals etc...

They look like WAM4..
Asansol WAG 5s

Is this EMU running on standard gauge?
No this is BG rake.
Do we even have standard gauge tracks other than metro?
Again No.

BEML local train rakes are pretty good. One thing i'm not sure is their manufacturing capability in terms of volume.
Probably that could be one reason that they are not able to supply bulk orders like for Mumbai.
Do we own the IPR of LGB coaches?
Those are with OEM.

New 15 Rs. Railway's Janta Khana
Won't say new.
Back in 1997/98, these meals were available for Rs. 6-7. I used to buy them during my journey from Agra Fort to Kota while as a student. It consists of a dry Potato bhaaji, 6 pooris and some mustard oil pickle. Isn't a gourmet affair, but its fresh and clean.
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WHY CAN'T WE HAVE BEAUTIFUL TRAIN?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!
 
Continuously Welded Rails

Rail sections are manufactured by steel plants in fixed lengths. In early days of railway development, two rails were fastened by means of a plate and bolts called a Fish Plate.
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However, fish plates are required to be checked every once in awhile for looseness and are prone to sabotage. A solution to this problem was devised by means of welding tracks together to form what is called Continuously Welded Rails (CWR).
We will see how this is done.

first the rails are laid in normal manner using mechanized tools and the joints are brought together in close vicinity.
then a ladle along with fixtures is fixed on the joint.
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the ladle contains fine aluminum and iron oxide particles, which are ignited. this creates a highly exothermic reaction (heat generation) and temperatures upto 3500 deg F can be reached.
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The rails melt and fuse together to form a joint.
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The joint is the grinded off using tools and in this fashion the rails are welded in a very long length.
Welded rails are smooth and offer very little jerk even at high speed ensuring comfort to passengers.
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Thermal Expansion in these lines is taken care by an overlap joint, which allows these long rails to contract and expand depending on ambient temperature.
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Rlys to set up special wing for research
PRESS TRUST OF INDIA
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Currently, new technology is imported by the Railways as the RDSO has not been able to do much in-house research work

To be headed by reputed scientist

NEW DELHI, MARCH 6:

Technology seems to be the latest mantra in the Indian Railway, with the national transporter set to create a special unit for conducting in-house research.

Named Srestha (Special Railway Establishment for Strategic Technology and Holistic Advancement), the new entity will comprise mostly scientists and railway experts.

Long-felt need

Research Design and Standards Organisation (RDSO), the railways’ current research arm, will focus only on day-to-day issues, while Srestha will be responsible for long-term research for improving the functioning of the public sector behemoth.

The new research unit will be headed by a reputed scientist, who will report directly to the Chairman, Railway Board, said a senior Railway Ministry official, adding that the need for such a wing was felt for long. Though RDSO was meant to conduct research, it could hardly undertake any.

“Most of the time RDSO is involved in finalising the standards and specifications for the new equipment to be acquired by the public transporter. As a result it is left with hardly any time for research work,” said the official.

Currently, new technology is imported by the Railways as the RDSO has not been able to do in-house research work on various technologies required for upgradation in signalling and telecommunication system, track designing, improvement in rolling stock and many such areas. However, despite the constraints, RDSO is credited with developing of pre-stressed concrete sleepers used for laying tracks and the newly designed double-decker coaches.

The official said, “There is a huge requirement for introducing latest technology in rail sector to bring it on par with other developed railways in the world.”

Use of latest technology in improving passenger amenities is a key area where the new body will focus, he added.
Cross-functional team

A dedicated cross-functional team called Special Unit for Transportation Research and Analytics (Sutra) will be set up for carrying out detailed analysis for optimal investment decisions and operations. The team will comprise professional analysts and have best in class decision support systems and optimisation engines.

It is a well-established fact that data-backed decision making is the hallmark of great institutions and Sutra is being set up for this purpose, the official said.

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com...-special-wing-for-research/article8321021.ece

 
Back in 1997/98, these meals were available for Rs. 6-7. I used to buy them during my journey from Agra Fort to Kota while as a student. It consists of a dry Potato bhaaji, 6 pooris and some mustard oil pickle. Isn't a gourmet affair, but its fresh and clean.
That sounds delicious. Pooris and aalo bhaji on a train will always be a tasty affair.:toast_sign: I still remember the omelette I had in Kanpur or Allahabad Junction(was a kid back then) and it was the best omelette I ever had.
Sir, do you have any info on the Indian Railway's auxiliary vans.
 
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Continuously Welded Rails

Rail sections are manufactured by steel plants in fixed lengths. In early days of railway development, two rails were fastened by means of a plate and bolts called a Fish Plate.
railfishplate-AGICORAIL.jpg


However, fish plates are required to be checked every once in awhile for looseness and are prone to sabotage. A solution to this problem was devised by means of welding tracks together to form what is called Continuously Welded Rails (CWR).
We will see how this is done.

first the rails are laid in normal manner using mechanized tools and the joints are brought together in close vicinity.
then a ladle along with fixtures is fixed on the joint.
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the ladle contains fine aluminum and iron oxide particles, which are ignited. this creates a highly exothermic reaction (heat generation) and temperatures upto 3500 deg F can be reached.
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The rails melt and fuse together to form a joint.
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Tram_tracks_recently_joined.jpg




The joint is the grinded off using tools and in this fashion the rails are welded in a very long length.
Welded rails are smooth and offer very little jerk even at high speed ensuring comfort to passengers.
PANA0592.jpg




Thermal Expansion in these lines is taken care by an overlap joint, which allows these long rails to contract and expand depending on ambient temperature.
800px-Expansion_joint%2C_Hayle.jpg


they are using "Mobile Flash Butt Welding Machine" at Dedicated Freight Corridor" for the same

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22-08-2016

‪#‎Economy‬:Children receiving mid-day meals, primary healthcare or elementary education under Govt schemes will undergo Aadhaar enrolment as the Govt is making a pitch for the first time to make Aadhaar relevant for children.

‪#‎Finance‬:Staying with the bullish momentum, foreign investors have deployed over Rs 7,700 crore in the Indian stock market so far this month, driven by global and domestic factors. FPIs turned net buyers in March after pulling out a massive Rs 41,661 crore from the market in previous four months.

‪#‎The‬ EPFO will raise proportion of its investments in exchange traded funds from the present 5% and a final decision on the quantum for current fiscal would be taken very soon. As on July 31 this year, amount invested in ETF by EPFO is Rs 7,468 crore and the market value of this as on date is Rs 8,372 crore.

‪#‎Mera‬ Bharat mahaan:The number of farmers opting for the 'Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana' this year is expected to cross four crore, as against three crore last year. As many as 200 mandis across the country would be brought under the ambit of the scheme by next month. 400 mandis would be made online by March next year, while 585 mandis would go online by 2018.

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