Rail Logistics and Indian Railway Zones

Rail Logistics

• Rail Logistics is a method of transporting goods on wheeled vehicles that run on tracks.
• It's a significant, cost-effective mode of transport for both short and long distances.

Indian Railway Zones

• India has various railway zones, including Northern, Western, and Southern zones.
• Each zone has specific headquarters and divisions.
• Key cities within these zones are listed (e.g., New Delhi, Jaipur, Mumbai, Jabalpur, Chennai, etc.).

Indian Railways Departments and Roles

• Different departments manage operations, personnel, materials, and other functional areas.
• Heads of departments (HODs) are responsible for specific functions within each zone and division.
• Functional staff report to geographical managers and HODs, maintaining and operating assets.
• Specific roles include Senior Divisional Personnel Officer, Senior Divisional Material Manager, etc.

Few Dignitaries of Railways

• Divisional Railway Manager oversees operations in a division.
• Chief Freight Traffic Manager handles freight operations.
• Senior Divisional officers are responsible for key areas of operation, maintenance, and safety.
• Senior Divisional Personal Officers manage personnel.

Wagons Used in Steel Loading

• Various wagon types are used, each with a maximum carrying capacity.
• Examples include BRN (Max. CC Wt: 69.1T), BFNS (Max. CC Wt: 64.89 T) etc.

Wagons Used in Slag Loading

• Wagon types used for slag loading, with varying maximum capacities (e.g., BOXN (Max. CC Wt: 68 t), BOBRN (Max. CC Wt: 65 t)).

Wagons Used in Coal Loading

• Different wagon types are designed for coal loading.
• Examples include BOXN (Max. CC Wt: 66 t), BOBYN (Max. CC Wt: 62 t).

Wagons Used in Iron Ore & Fluxes Loading

• Wagons for iron ore and fluxes loading.
• BOXN (Max. CC Wt: 66 t), BOBRN (Max. CC Wt: 65 t) are examples.

Container Wagons

• Used for HRC and sponge iron loading.
• Includes container trains and flat bed rakes.

Tata Steel Track Details and Rail Facility

• Tata Steel has specific rail tracks for inward and outward movements.
• Track lengths and operational details are provided for specified areas (e.g., 76.131 TKM track length).
• Track layout diagrams illustrate specific segments of the rail system.

Facilities for Rail Operation

• Various details regarding track numbers, motorized panels, and other operational elements at specific locations are provided.
• Numbers of operational tracks, electric panels, and locomotives are given.

Track Components

• Key components of a rail track are listed (e.g., stock rail, switch rail, stretcher bar).
• Includes a diagram.

How to Identify Facing and Trailing Movement

• Direction of a rolling stock is explained (e.g., facing and trailing movement).
• Diagrams explain the concept of how a rolling stock moves in relation to a point.

Raw Material Handling

• Quantities of various raw materials handled (e.g., steel- 4 lacs MT).
• Breakdown of rail and road coefficients for different commodities is given.

Details of OMQ (TATA STEEL LTD) Mines & Lifting

• Organizational structure details regarding lifting and transporting raw materials.
• Specific instructions in different locations (i.e., TSM, KHANDABO, JODA, NOAMUND).

Outward Rakes Loading Details

• Details of different types of raw materials loaded in outward rakes.
• Materials include HR coils, cobble plates, slabs, and others (e.g., G Slag).

Materials Dispatch

• Monthly average quantities of materials dispatched like steel, slag, DRI, and coal tar.

Inward Rakes Unloading Points

• Diagram shows unloading points in the rail system.
• Points are categorized (e.g., Wagon Tippler, Track Hopper).

Railway Level Crossing Gate in TSM

• Different railway crossing locations in TSM are labeled.
• Numbered locations (e.g., LC#1, LC#24) are listed.

Process for Inward Rake Placement

• Step-by-step instructions for inwards rake placement in TSM.
• Included are steps such as raw material admittance and power detachment etc.

Process of Railway Power Detachment

• Step-by-step procedure for detaching railway power from rolling stock.
• Instructions are given safety procedure for workers.

Process of Empty Rake Formation

• Describes the process for forming an empty rake for transportation.
• Includes steps for inspection, checking, and attachment for onwards transport.

Outward Load Rakes Activities

• Key task details involved in the outward process (i.e., informing crews, and final preparation for load).