Track Machine Staff Training Overview
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What is the frequency of refresher courses for SSE/JE/TM(s) at IRTMTC?

  • Once every three years (correct)
  • Once every two years
  • Once every year
  • Once every five years

    • What type of training do new appointees receive related to track machines?

  • Self-study from manuals
  • Exclusively online training modules
  • Field attachment with exposure to all types of machines (correct)
  • Basic theoretical knowledge only

    • How often do MCMs & TMMs undergo refresher courses at IRTMTC?

  • Every three years
  • Every year
  • Every five years (correct)
  • Every two years

    • What should be the guiding principle for the dynamic working roster of track machines?

    <p>Optimal utilization of machines and fixed working hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the duration of training for Machine Assistants joining railways directly through RRCs?

    <p>2 weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the classification of the working roster for staff in the track machine organization?

    <p>Continuous classification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which course is mandatory for personnel working in track machines field regarding operations and safety?

    <p>G&amp;SR courses at zonal training centres</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long is the work period for staff in the track machine organization before they receive a day of rest?

    <p>6 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which section has the highest total number of personnel assigned?

    <p>Testing &amp; calibration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many Technicians are assigned to the Electronics section?

    <p>6</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total number of personnel in the Hydraulic hoses section?

    <p>5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which section has no personnel assigned to the Office category?

    <p>Electronics section</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which section includes maintenance responsibilities for plant machinery?

    <p>Maintenance of plant machinery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which machine has the highest weightage factor?

    <p>Rail Grinding Machine (96 stones)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total scale of manpower required for the Track Relaying Train per shift?

    <p>28</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which machine requires the least manpower, excluding cooks?

    <p>Dynamic Track Stabilizer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many Cook positions are necessary for the HOBCM (RM900)?

    <p>1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ballast cleaning machine has the same manpower requirement as the Ballast Regulating Machine?

    <p>Ballast Cleaning Machines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the weightage factor of the Tamping Express machine?

    <p>1.5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following machines requires the highest number of JE(TM) Machine Assistants?

    <p>Track Relaying Train</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total number of SSE(TM) positions required for a Plain Track Tamper?

    <p>2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which machine has an equal weightage factor to the Ballast Regulating Machine?

    <p>Mobile Flash Butt Welding Plant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which machine does not require any Cook positions?

    <p>Mobile Flash Butt Welding Plant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the requirement for Junior/Senior scale posts for field supervision in divisions with more than 12 machine units?

    <p>One senior scale post and one junior scale post are required.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many SSE/JE/TM(s) are required for a set of six track machine units?

    <p>3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total number of posts needed for field supervision, technical, and general services for a set of six track machine units?

    <p>9</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In addition to the posts for field supervision, what additional role is required for Engineering control in each satellite depot?

    <p>SSE/JE/TM</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For every division, how many total posts does a division with 12 track machines require?

    <p>2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum number of Track Machine Assistants required for a set of six track machine units?

    <p>3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total staff requirement for a satellite depot, as mentioned in the additional note?

    <p>9 posts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of staff is required to monitor the working of track machines within divisions?

    <p>Loco Inspectors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total number of posts required for rail grinding machines with 96 stones?

    <p>38</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements correctly represents the requirements for MCMs & TMMs in a satellite depot?

    <p>3 posts are needed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the classification of the cook's post in the context of staff operations?

    <p>Ex-cadre post</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of leave reserve is allocated for staff under a weekly roster?

    <p>16.5%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many Asst. Scale posts are required for a category of 24 TMU per year in CPOH workshop?

    <p>1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of RG in the context of satellite and zonal depots?

    <p>Considered for staff allocation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many technicians are needed in the Electronics section when handling repairs for 24 TMU?

    <p>4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the additional requirement percentage for trainee reserve?

    <p>4%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What system is used for the distribution and designation of posts?

    <p>Restructuring formulae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the CPOH workshop, how many junior scale posts are required for 50 TMU per year?

    <p>3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which post category requires the highest number of positions in the Electronics section for 24 TMU?

    <p>Technician</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the rest giver percentage for a 3-week roster?

    <p>47%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the scale of manpower requirement primarily based on for activities involving track machines?

    <p>Type and number of machines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which activity does NOT require a specific scale of manpower as per the guidelines?

    <p>Training of operators</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which training course is part of the initial training for officers working with track machines?

    <p>IRICEN/Pune &amp; IRTMTC course</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be the focus of railways regarding manpower when commissioning new machines?

    <p>Creating additional manpower as per projected scale</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term CPOH workshop refer to in the context of track machine operations?

    <p>Comprehensive Periodic Overhaul Workshop</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which section is solely responsible for lifting equipment maintenance without any assigned personnel for overhauling tasks?

    <p>Lifting unit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is track machine holding computed when determining manpower needs?

    <p>By multiplying the number of machines by weightage factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following sections has the least emphasis on quality control as indicated by the number of assigned personnel?

    <p>Quality control cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of training is specifically mentioned as essential for the proper operation of track machines?

    <p>Technical training for both skilled and unskilled staff</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which section are no personnel allocated for office tasks while also having high requirements for testing and calibration?

    <p>Electrical section</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a requirement for officers in track machine organizations?

    <p>Special courses on track machines occasionally</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which section has the highest total personnel count with a focus on hydraulic components?

    <p>Hyd.pump, motors &amp; valves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which section requires the most personnel focus on drawing and design tasks?

    <p>Drawing &amp; design</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the number of junior scale posts required for 50 to 75 track machine units?

    <p>1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many track machine supervisors are required for more than 75 machine units?

    <p>18</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total number of personnel clerks required across all machine unit categories?

    <p>1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the scale of staff for repairs and maintenance, which category requires the same junior scale posts allocation for both 24 to 50 and 50 to 75 units?

    <p>Junior Administrative Grade</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which non-gazetted post requires the highest number of personnel for 50 to 75 machine units?

    <p>MCMs &amp; TMMs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the combined total of Draftsmen required across all machine unit categories?

    <p>6</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For track machines with units up to 24, how many junior administrative grade posts are needed?

    <p>1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many additional SSE/JE(TM) posts are mandated for round-the-clock operation in each zonal depot?

    <p>3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the staff requirement for Watchmen across all machine unit categories?

    <p>2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which category requires an added 3 SSE/JE(TM) for zonal depot operation?

    <p>Gazetted Posts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the training provided to new appointees in the track machine organization?

    <p>To ensure they can operate all types of machines on the railway</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of the training program for SSE/JE/TM(s) occurs the least frequently?

    <p>Refresher course every 3 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum duration of training for Machine Assistants joining directly through RRCs?

    <p>2 weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is emphasized in the dynamic working roster for track machines?

    <p>Optimal utilization of machines based on traffic requirements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How often do technical staff, including MCMs & TMMs, have to undergo field training?

    <p>Every 5 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What classification does the working roster of the track machine organization follow?

    <p>Continuous classification as per HOER</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of materials are primarily used in training for Machine Assistants?

    <p>Videos illustrating machine operations and safety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of the courses organized for technical staff at IRTMTC?

    <p>Regular courses catering to different categories of staff</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the designated rest period for the staff after working 6 consecutive days?

    <p>1 day of rest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary aim of the working hours established for machine staff?

    <p>To comply with prescribed duty hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the essential requirement for the DTS regarding the position of a cook?

    <p>It should be fulfilled from the provision allocated for the machine it is attached to.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage is allocated for the trainee reserve in the total requirements?

    <p>4%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following accurately describes the nomenclature of the track machine maintainer?

    <p>It encompasses all artisan staff required for operation and maintenance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the leave reserve percentage in staffing requirements?

    <p>It is added to the total staffing requirements to account for absences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many positions are required for the Junior Scale category for 50 TMU per year in CPOH workshop?

    <p>3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true regarding the distribution and designation of posts?

    <p>It is based on restructuring formulae and percentage distribution of various grades.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total number of posts for field supervision required for a set of six track machine units?

    <p>6</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does RG represent in the context of staff operational requirements?

    <p>Rest Giver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the percentage for rest giver under a weekly roster?

    <p>16.5%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the Electronics section, how many total positions are needed for repairs and maintenance?

    <p>8</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Training for Track Machine Staff

    • Officers: Receive hands-on training at IRTMTC and Zonal Railways, along with exposure to OEM facilities in India and abroad.
    • SSE/JE/TM: Begin with initial courses at MCM/TMM upon joining or after empanelment. Refresher courses are mandatory every 3 years at IRTMTC. Field safety and operation knowledge is acquired through G&SR courses at zonal training centers.
    • Technical Staff (MCMs & TMMs): Attend regular courses at IRTMTC/Allahabad and field training specific to their category. Refresher courses are required every 5 years.
    • Machine Assistants: Receive 2 weeks of training focused on safety and operation of track machines, utilizing video resources.

    Track Machine Roster

    • Dynamic Working Roster: Optimizes machine utilization and staff working hours, aiming for maximum efficiency within prescribed duty hours.
    • Weekly or 3-week roster: Implemented based on railway requirements.

    Weekly Roster

    • Staff working in track machine organization is classified as "continuous" under HOER.
    • They work for 6 days followed by one day of rest.

    Track Machine Weightage Factor

    • Tampers, Dynamic Track Stabilizer, Points & Crossing Laying: 1.0
    • Mobile Flash Butt Welding Plant: 1.0
    • Tamping Express Dynamic: 1.5
    • Ballast Regulator/ Utility Vehicle (Self Propelled), RBMV: 0.8
    • Ballast Cleaning Machine and Shoulder Ballast Cleaning: 1.5
    • HOBCM (RM900) and HOSBCM: 1.75
    • Track Relaying Train: 3.0
    • Portal Crane, Muck Disposal Unit/ Tie Crane/ Rail threader: 0.5
    • Rail Inspection Vehicle: 0.8
    • Rail Grinding Machine (16 stones/08 stones) and Switch Rail: 1.0
    • Rail Grinding Machine (72 stones): 4.5
    • Rail Grinding Machine (96 stones): 4.75

    Scale of Manpower for Field Operation & Maintenance

    • The table provides detailed staffing requirements for each machine type per shift.
    • Includes SSE(TM)/JE(TM), Machine Assistant, Maintain (MA), and Cook.

    Scale of Staff for Satellite Depot

    • Gazetted Posts: Junior/Senior scale posts for field supervision are allocated based on the number of machine units.
    • Non-Gazetted Posts: Staffing requirements for field supervision, technical and general services including repair and maintenance, are determined by the number of track machine units.
    • A minimum of one Senior Loco Inspector/Loco Inspector is required for each division to monitor staff working on track machines.

    Staff Categories

    • SSE/TM, JE/TM, MCM, TMM and MA: Cadre posts
    • Cook: Ex-cadre
    • Leave Reserve (LR): 12.5%
    • Rest Giver (RG): 47% (3-week roster) or 16.5% (weekly roster)
    • Trainee Reserve: 4%

    Scale of Staff for Repairs and Maintenance for POH - CPOH Workshop

    • Gazetted Posts: JA Grade, Senior Scale, and Junior Scale posts for CPOH workshop. The number of these posts depends on the number of track machine units (TMU) handled annually.
    • Non-Gazetted Posts: Details of Non-Gazetted staff required are outlined in Annexures 9.3 and 9.4 for different TMU levels.

    Annexure 9.3

    • Man Power for POH of 24 Track Machine Units and 200 Tamping Banks: Outlines the specific staff requirements for various sections like electronics, electrical, hydraulics, etc.

    Annexure 9.4

    • Man Power for POH of 50 Track Machine Units and 200 Tamping Banks: Provides staff requirement for electronics, electrical, and other sections for a higher TMU capacity.

    Manpower in Track Machine Operations

    • Manpower is the most critical resource for track machines.
    • Skilled and trained personnel are essential for optimal utilization of sophisticated machines.

    Manpower Requirements

    • The requirement of manpower varies depending on the activity:
      • Field operation & maintenance: This includes the operation and basic maintenance of track machines in the field.
      • Field supervision, technical and general services including repairs and maintenance: This occurs at satellite depots and is responsible for handling a fleet of machines.
      • Repair and maintenance: This takes place at zonal depots and handles more extensive repairs.
      • Repair & maintenance for POH (Periodic Overhaul) - CPOH (Centralized Periodic Overhaul): This occurs at specialized workshops for major overhauls.
    • Annexure 9.1 provides details on manpower scales for field operations and maintenance, as well as field supervision and maintenance.
    • Annexure 9.2 outlines the staffing for CPOH workshops.
    • The manpower scale for field operations is determined individually for each machine.
    • The scale for other activities (field supervision, zonal depot repair, and CPOH) is based on the total number of machines, considering their weightage factors (see Annexure 9.1).
    • Railways strive to maintain the prescribed manpower scales for optimal machine utilization.
    • Annual adjustments to the manpower scale should be made based on projected machine holdings to ensure new machines can be commissioned and deployed promptly.

    Training

    • Extensive training is crucial for the proper operation and maintenance of modern track machines.
    • Training encompasses various levels and includes:
      • Officers: Initial training at IRICEN/Pune and IRTMTC, followed by specialized track machine courses.
      • SSE/JE/TM(s): Initial training upon joining or after empanelment, refresher courses every three years, and G&SR safety courses.
      • Technical Staff: Regular courses designed for each category at IRTMTC/Allahabad and practical field training.
      • Machine Assistant: Two weeks of training similar to trackman, incorporating video-aided learning about track machines and safety procedures.

    Roster and Working Hours

    • A dynamic roster is implemented for track machine operations, considering traffic blocks and worksite requirements.
    • Optimal machine utilization is the core principle, aiming to maintain working hours within the prescribed duty limits.
    • Weekly or three-week rosters are tailored to individual railway needs.
    • The weekly roster for track machine staff falls under continuous classification with 6 days of work followed by 1 day of rest.
    • For more than 40 SSE/JE/TMs on a division, the post of LI (Local Inspector) can be considered.

    Repair and Maintenance Staff in Zonal Depots (Excluding POH)

    • Gazetted Posts:
      • Yardstick for junior scale, senior scale, and junior administrative grade positions depends on the number of machine units.
      • Example: For 50 to 75 units: Requires 1 junior scale, 1 senior scale, and 1 junior administrative grade position.
    • Non-Gazetted Posts:
      • The table outlines the number of staff required based on the number of machine units.
      • Categories include Track Machine Supervisors (SSE/JE/TMs), MCMs & TMMs (Track Machine Maintainers), Track Machine Assistants, OS (Ordinary Skilled), Draftsman, Steno, DSK (Drawing & Steno Keeper), Material Chaser, Watchmen, Store Clerk, and Personnel Clerk.
      • Additional SSE/JE(TM) posts are allocated for round-the-clock functioning of control offices in zonal depots and HQ, totalling 6 per zone.
    • Notes:
      • Weightage factors (para 1) are applied to calculate the number of track machine units.
      • The posts for SSE/TM, JE/TM, MCM, TMM, and MA are cadre positions, while the cook position is ex-cadre.
      • Cooks for DTS (Diesel Trolley Services) are included within the provision for the machines they are attached to.
      • Leave reserve, rest giver, and trainee reserve are considered for all categories to determine total requirements.
      • Distribution and designation of individual posts within categories are based on restructuring formulae and percentage distribution of various grades.
      • The nomenclature of track machine maintainer encompasses all artisan staff involved in machine operation and maintenance.

    Repairs and Maintenance Staff for POH (CPOH Workshop)

    • Gazetted Posts:
      • The yardstick for Assistant Scale, Senior Scale, and JA Grade positions depends on the number of Track Machine Units (TMU) per year.
    • Non-Gazetted Posts:
      • Annexures 9.3 and 9.4 provide details for non-gazetted staff required in CPOH workshops, considering both TMU and tamping units. (Annexure 9.3 shows requirement for 24 TMU and 200 tamping units and Annexure 9.4 shows the requirement for 50 TMU and 200 tamping units.)

    CPOH Workshop Staff for a 24 TMU and 200 Tamping Unit POH Workshop

    • The table is broken down into sections and lists personnel required for each:
      • Electronics
      • Electrical
      • Hydraulic pumps, motors & valves
      • Hydraulic hoses
      • Z.F. and other gearbox section
      • Lifting unit
      • Pneumatic valves
      • Maintenance of plant & machinery
      • Quality control cell
      • Tamping bank overhauling section
      • Machine shop
      • Drawing & design
      • Testing & calibration
      • Material management (including store handling)
      • Office
      • Post POH site attention group
    • These sections require a comprehensive team of staff, including:
      • SSEs (Senior Section Engineers)
      • JEs (Junior Engineers)
      • Technicians
      • Helpers
      • OS/Clerk
      • Total staff for this workshop is 166.

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