S B Bhamu, ED/ SD Rly Bd

edsd@rb.railnet.gov.in

Signalling Trends on Main Line and Metros:

Opportunity for Make in India

Agenda IR network

Proposed Investment Plan

High Speed Rail corridors

Signalling Trend on IR

Vision

Metros in India

Opportunities in Signalling Sector

Make in India

Policy Framework

Conclusion

Indian Railways network65000 Rkm : 4th largest rail network in the

world8500 stations spread across 29 states and 3

union territories.Runs 21000 trains daily.Carries 23 million passengers dailyCarries 3 million ton freight daily1 billion plus in a yearLargest passenger carrier and the fourth-

largest rail freight carrier in the world.Lifeline of the nation

Indian Railways“ Railways perhaps along with post offices, are the

only two institutions in India with a deep network which if tapped judiciously can create substantial

improvements in the hinterland. Railways was always considered only as a mode

of transport in our country, we want to see Railways as a backbone of economic

development”

……Sh Narendra ModiHon’ble Prime Minister of India

December 25, 2014

Both passenger and freight traffic volumes have increased steadily . Passenger traffic witnessed a CAGR of 5.2% during 2008–13 and freight traffic has registered CAGR of 4.9% during the same period.

Growth is driven by increasing urbanisation coupled with rising incomes in the passenger segment & Growing industrialisation across the country on freight segment in the last decade.

Traffic demand as well as public expectations are ever growing stretching the IR network to its limits. Heavy density/ trunk routes are saturated.

As large parts of the network are saturated, IR has embarked upon an ambitious plan of augmentation of infrastructure and safety with a projected investment level of about Rs 8.5 lakh crore in next 5 years.

Network Augmentation

Proposed Investment Plan (2015-19)

Item Amount (Rs. in Crore)

Network Decongestion 199320

Network Expansion 193000

National Projects (North Eastern & Kashmir connectivity projects)

39000

Safety Enhancement 127000

Information Technology/Research 5000

Rolling Stock 102000

Passenger Amenities 12500

High Speed Rail & Elevated Corridor 65000

Station redevelopment and logic parks 100000

Others 13200

Total 8,56,020

•Traffic demands & train density have grown manifold,• Signaling systems being modernized to enhance safety, line capacity, operational flexibility and efficiency of train operations .•Panel /Electronic Interlocking with LED signals, Block Proving by Axle Counter and track detection by Digital Axle Counter/ Track Circuit in complete yard equipped on main line sections.• On line health monitoring with networked data logger has facilitated fault diagnostic, predictive maintenance and analysis of unusual/ accidents. • Spurred by increasing train density & speeds. Train Control Systems limited earlier to suburban sections are now being taken up on main line sections

Signalling Systems over IR

ITEM/Year 2002 2006 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

Interlocked Stns 5403 5647 6008 6108 6189 6293 6293

MACLS Stns 3112 4684 5278 5391 5517 5658 5772

PI Stations 2224 2911 4000 4079 4160 4200 4195

RRI Stns 183 209 251 257 265 276 280

EI Stns 14 100 453 535 614 735 842

PI/RRI/EI Stns 2437 3220 4704 4871 5039 5211 5317

TC (Locations) 11200 23069 28372 29201 29940 30509 31073

BPAC 192 632 3009 3410 3895 4175 4585

Data logger 459 1705 4348 4773 5020 5292 5460

Interlocked Gates (Nos.)

6441 7781 9777 9983 10364 10493 10513

Automatic Block Signalling (RKms)

1336 1479 2140 2286 2435 2623 2715

Intermediate BlockSignalling (Block Sections)

140 154 373 397 426 449 475

(As on 31st March)

Signalling Systems Growth

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Paradigm Shift in Role of S&T systems

Basic Interlocking for stations Local manual operation Control and administrative communication network.

Train Control Systems Centralised Traffic Control Predictive Mintenance Online Monitoring Mobile Train Radio Communication Data Communication Passenger Amenities

Train Detection System

Command & Control Block Working

Key Elements of Signalling

Point Machines

LED SignalOn Board Train Protection

Electronic Interlocking

Electronic Interlocking (EI)Computer based

Interlocking instead of large number of relays using Standard modules except the yard specific logic chip. 

Higher level of safety and better Availability of system with provision of hot standby.

Networking of EIs for centralized monitoring .

Nearly 900 EIs commissioned since 2001. 100 EIs are commissioned on an average every year presently.

Etawah, NCR

Barejadi (WR)

Hatia, SER

Delhi Cantt , NR

Train Management System (TMS)

Provides real-time display/status of train positions & movements and Signaling information on a giant screen.

Provided on Western and Central Railway for integrated management and monitoring of suburban train movements.

Planned in other Metro cities

TMS at CSTM, Central Railway

Train Collision Avoidance System

Train Collision Avoidance System

DMI

Aimed as an Indigenous ATP system.Interoperable, Radio based. Pilot developmental project by RDSO .PoC as well as initial limited field trials conducted successfully. Extended trials planned in Lingamapalli-Vikarabad-Wadi-Bidar section (250 km ) , SCR during 2015-16.

Train Protection Warning System ( ETCS L1)

Driver M/C Interface (DMI)

EB (Emergency Brake)/ SB (Service Brake) Signals

Europeon Vital Computer (EVC) [OBC]24Volt dc

SPEEDSENSORS

BTM (Balise Transmission Module

ANTENNA

EUROBALISE

LEU(Lineside Electronic Unit)[48V dc]

Onboard Equipment

Fitted On Centre Of Sleeper

Fitted Near To Signal Location

Fitted On

Axles

Train Protection & Warning System

Interlocking

Chennai-Gummidipundi Suburban Section of Southern Railway (50 RKms)-completed

Dum Dum-Kavi Subhash section of Metro Railway, Kolkata (25 RKms)-completed

Nizamuddin-Agra Section of Northern / North Central Railway (200 RKms) on commercial trials with 35 locos-completed

In progress on 1250 RKms on suburban sections of ER, SER, NR, SR & SCR.

TPWS Projects on IR

High Speed Rail Corridors

Besides increasing speed on existing trunk routes, Vision 2020 identifies six corridors for technical studies for setting up High Speed Rail Corridors : -

Delhi – Chandigarh - Amritsar Pune - Mumbai- Ahmedabad Hyderabad-Dornakal-Vijayawada-Chennai Howrah - Haldia Chennai-Bangalore-Coimbatore-Ernakulum Delhi-Agra-Lucknow-Varanasi-Patna

Proven ATP systems with cab signaling becomes a significant requirement for such corridors.

Signalling Vision

In consonance with organization goals of augmentation of safety, line capacity and efficiency of train operation on IR, Signalling system is planned to be modernized .

Signalling Vision envisages following key input areas to augment Safety, Line Capacity & Availability on IR network: -

 Centralized operation by Panel/Electronic interlocking installations . It is targeted to be doubled from present level of about 200 to 400 installations per year .

Block Proving Axle Counters /Continuous Track Circuiting for automatic clearance of Block sections.

On Board Automatic Train Protection system over all heavy density & Automatic signaling sections.

Centralized On-line monitoring, predictive maintenance & event analysis, on all divisions of Zonal Railways.

Signalling Vision

Train Management System (TMS) on important Divisions. Minimum Standard of Interlocking to be STD II R at all

stations. Elimination of obsolete Signalling systems such as

Semaphore Signals, Mechanical lever frames and Token Block instrument.

Interlocking of all the necessary LC gates which can’t be rationally eliminated.

Provision of Solar Panels as alternate power source for Signalling in non-RE area.

Creation/augmentation of training infrastructure including development of IRISET as Centre of Excellence (Training centres)

Metro Rail Projects

In most of the major cities in India, Urban Rail System is demand of the day for efficient and convenient Mass Transportation .

DMRC has already expanded its network in Delhi & NCR covering

substantial parts of the city and now Phase III is in progress.  

Metros in Bangalore, Jaipur and Chennai and Mumbai have also commenced commercial services in some sections and Phase wise extensions are planned.

On Hyderabad metro, trial runs of CBTC have already been taken up.

Lucknow, Trichy, Nagpur, Ahmedabad, Pune, Nagpur Metros have been approved and at kick off stage.

Metros in other cities ( with population more than 2 million) are also in the pipe line.

General Standards for Metros

Generic standard requirements for Metros in India have been issued with a view to harmonize technological inputs at common industry standard platforms like CBTC for signaling and train control system.

This framework laid by Ministry of Railways along with Ministry of Urban affairs aims at channelizing Metro product requirements across Metros for Make in India.

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Communication based Train Control (CBTC)

Communication based train control has been used in metro systems world over for more than a decade. The change which has taken place recently is that radio has become the bearer of data communication instead of cable loops or coded track circuits.

Dedicated Freight Corridors

Western Freight Corridor (1520 km) JNPT to Dadri via Vadodara-Ahmedabad-Palanpur-Phulera-Rewari.

Eastern Freight Corridor ( 1839 Km) Dankuni in West Bengal to Khurja in Uttar Pradesh & Ludhiana - Khurja - Dadri in the state of Punjab and Uttar Pradesh.

Increase in Railway Share in Transport Sector (30 to 45%) by shift of freight from road to Rail.

Guaranteed transit time enabling running of freight trains to Time Table.

Advanced technology planned to be deployed to achieve objective of creating a high capacity efficient network.

Growth Drivers The 2014–15 Union Budget envisages a diamond

quadrilateral network of high speed rail, connecting major metros and growth centres of the country.

Long-term strategic plan to construct six high-capacity, high-speed dedicated freight corridors along the Golden Quadrilateral and its diagonals.

During the period of 2012-17, Mass Rapid Transit Systems projects being planned in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chandigarh, Chennai, Delhi, Jaipur,

Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Patna, Pune, Lucknow and Surat .

The share of private investment in MRTS projects is expected to increase from 13% during 2007-12 to 42% during 2012-17.

Port connectivity taken up through the PPP mode of funding - In principle, approval granted for building rail connectivity to the Ports of Jaigarh, Dighi, Rewas, Hazira, Tuna, Dholera and Astranga .

Opportunities in Signalling Sector

Comprehensive demand in the signaling sector for products, systems and services is high and projected to grow substantially.

Significant growth potential due to massive infrastructure augmentation & modernization programmes on Main lines and Metros.

Govt. of India has launched a major national program “Make in India “ to facilitate setting best in class manufacturing infrastructure.

A resilient frame work for approval and localization of proven signaling technology products as per the spirit of “Make in India “and skill India” policies has been put in place.

It offers great opportunity for investments for undertaking production of signaling technology & associated products, support & services as well as exporting to Asia and other countries.

There is also a good investment opportunity in this sector for undertaking project delivery by partnering on “PPP” model .

Make In India “Major New National Program, designed to facilitate

investment, foster innovation, enhance skill development, project intellectual property & build best-in-class manufacturing infrastructure.”

With the easing of Investment caps and controls India’s high value Industrial sectors- defence, construction and railways – are now open to global participation.

Ministry of Railways has already approved and notified sectoral guidelines in November 2014 for Domestic and Foreign Direct Investment in Rail Sector .

The objective is to augment capacity, modernize and bring efficiency through technology up-gradation on Indian Railways network and to generate finances for undertaking these activities from both domestic and foreign investors,

Make in India-Made in India

India has the third largest pool of scientists and technicians in the world.

Skilled manpower available in abundance in Embedded Software

Electronics Manufacturing Clusters (EMC) being set up across the country.

Skill Development Scheme.Huge demand as well as potential for export in the

Middle East and in emerging markets .Existing R&D capabilities can be encouraged to

develop ‘Made in India’ products and generate local IP.

Make in India Made in India Complement each other

Framework for Participative Models in Rail Sector

The policy for participative models for rail connectivity and capacity augmentation projects for investments in rail sector issued.

 Models

◦ Non-Government Private Line Model

◦ Joint Venture (JV) model

◦ Build, Operate and Transfer (BOT) model

◦ Capacity augmentation with funding provided by customers

◦ Capacity augmentation through annuity model

. Model Concession Agreements provides framework for balancing risks and responsibility. ( on http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/ )

MCAs is uploaded on IR’s website. In addition model EPC contract document for Railway Projects has also been prepared.

With the easing of investment caps and controls, 100% FDI under automatic route has been permitted in construction, operation and maintenance in specified Rail Infrastructure projects such as:

Suburban corridor projects through PPP High speed train projects Dedicated freight lines Rolling stock manufacturing/ maintenance facilities Railway electrification Signaling systems Freight terminals Passenger terminals Infrastructure in industrial park : railway line/sidings Mass Rapid Transport Systems

Framework for Domestic & FDI in Rail Sector

Frame Work- Signalling

Construction, maintenance and operation of new rail signal component manufacturing facility

No administrative approval of MoR required in cases where no procurement commitment is made and no land lease from IR.

MoR may on best effort basis, if required, acquire land for the project at the cost of developer and facilitate transfer on long term lease.

Revenue from open market sales or in case such units are set up on request of MoR, competitive bidding route to be adopted.

Construction & Maintenance of new signalling system on IR network or on any new network.

Upgradation of Signalling system on IR network

Cross Approval Policy

Policy for cross acceptance/approval of Software Embedded Electronics Railway Signaling Systems and other proven technology products of railway signaling is in place.

Simplified Process for granting approval to proven advance signaling products/ systems, as per proveness on any other passenger carrying systems in the world, in accordance with stipulated criteria.

The safety certification by an Independent safety Assessor as per

SIL 4 for safety critical products shall be submitted.

The policy also stipulates local manufacturing of such products by OEMs defining the process and time frame.

Flexibility has been built in to choose plan based on time span or supplies by OEM, addressing concerns of IP.

Cross Approval Policy

Interest of the stake holders kept in view.

The product scope has also been enlarged to include technology products.

Technology products covered are:-

Electronic Interlocking Single Section Digital Axle Counter Multi Section Digital Axle Counter ATP / ATC Centralized Traffic Control Train Management System Point Machine

  Adequate local technical support & engineering facilities must be set up.

Conclusion

Demand in signalling sector in India is high and projected to grow substantially.

In line with the Indian Govt’s focus on “Make in India” and ‘Skill India”, requisite enabling environment in terms of Policy framework is in place.

Cross approval policy for signaling systems, Sectoral Guidelines on domestic & FDI, PPP framework - MCAs , Generic uniform standards for Metros are some key enablers.

Policy Frame Work, enabling environment, Coupled with the demand scenario of signalling systems offers a great opportunity to OEMs/ Industries to set up manufacturing & support facilities in signaling sector in India.