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ODC (OVER DIAMENSIONAL CONSIGNMENT)
December 10, 2020

ODC:- OVER DIAMENSIONAL CONSIGNMENT    10.1 Introduction:-    The transport of Over dimensional consignment has increased considerably in recent years; it has therefore become necessary to give wide publicity to the procedure in vogue on the railway for arranging movement of such consignment. This circular should be read in condition

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WHEELS DEFECTS
December 10, 2020

 WHEELS DEFECTS  Wheel is an important part of rolling stock which contributes for safe running of the trains. The wheel provided in the rolling stock of railways has dual role of bearing the weight as well as guiding the vehicle. Hence the defects in the wheel can lead to derailment and accidents. The wheel defects are mainly observed on

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ENVIRONMENTAL FRIENDLY TOILETS
December 10, 2020

ENVIRONMENTAL FRIENDLY TOILETS  Indian Railways is running almost 10106 trains (approx: 40,000 passenger coaches), touching 7335 stations and handling about 1.9 crore passengers every day. An estimated two and a half million passengers use Indian Railway coach toilets daily, using a huge amount of water and creating aesthetic and hygiene

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AIR BRAKE
December 10, 2020

AIR BRAKE  The brake system in which compressed air is used in the brake cylinder for the application of brake is called air brake. Competition from other form of transport has warranted the Railways to run trains at higher speed, heavier load etc. to achieve this better and reliable braking is required. The vacuum brake has got its own

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DOUBLE DECKER COACHES
December 10, 2020

DOUBLE DECKER COACHES Double Decker coaches are manufactured in RCF. Presently only AC Double Decker coaches are manufactured. The coach height is 121 mm more than other LHB coaches at top centre (Height of Double Decker coach is 4386 mm at top centre). Width is reduced by 115 mm (width is 3135 mm) These

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FREIGHT TRAIN EXAMINATION
December 10, 2020

FREIGHT TRAIN EXAMINATION  Introduction: The efficient working of freight stock is closely linked to the standard of yard maintenance. Several factors are responsible for good and quality examination/repairs in the yard. The method of examination is described as under. New Pattern of Freight Train Examination: It is based on the Revised

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