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5.0 MECHANICAL (C&W)

1. System improvements:

i. Introduction of on-train attention of embedded empty wagons at
BTPD siding: To reduce wagon rejections at Sidings, on train
attention of embedded wagons at BTPD siding has been

introduced from 9 th Jul, 2021. Till now, 678 wagons have been
attended in 72 rakes. This improved loading and contribute to
increased earnings.

ii. Reduction in embedded wagons in BOXN rakes and additional
earnings: After introduction of on train repair facilities at 13 major
loading sidings, the extent of rejections of wagons has been

drastically reduced to bare minimum. The details of the repaired
wagons are as under:
No. of Rakes No. of wagons Wagons attended
Year loaded attended in sidings per Month

2019-20 (Apr-Mar) 8,258 35,798 2,983

2020-21 (Apr-Mar) 8,109 37,168 3,097

2021-22 (Apr-Oct) 7,187 27,464 3,923

This has resulted in increased availability of wagons for traffic use thus
increased revenue.

iii. Retrofitment of Twin pipe air brake system on wagons: At RDM
freight Depot, retrofitment of twin pipe air brake system has been
done on 1375 wagons and at SNF, retrofitment has been started in
Sep-21 and 40 wagons have been completed till now.

iv. Conversion of 20.3T axle load BLCA/BLCB wagon to 22T axle load
BLCAM/BLCBM wagon: To increase the carrying capacity from
, conversion of
existing 20.3T axle load BLC rakes to 22T axle load BLCM rakes is

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