Railways’ New Year
Bonanza For The Nation Especially for Mumbaikars.
Introductory run is scheduled
from Borivali station in Mumbai.
2 Coaches earmarked as
Ladies Coaches, Certain seats are earmarked for Senior Citizens and Divyangs
RPF to be deployed in
each coach to ensure safety.
Discount in the fare to
be given during the introductory period of initial 06 months.
The long awaited dream of Nation
especially of Mumbaikars for ‘Cool Travelling’ in ‘Air Conditioned local
train’ is going to be a pleasant
reality, as First Ever Broad Gauge
Air-conditioned AC EMU suburban train consisting of 12-car (12 coaches) fitted
with Indigenous 3-phase Propulsion system of Ms BHEL on
Mumbai Suburban Section of Western Railway is to
be introduced on Monday, 25th December,2017. As a New Year bonanza
for the Nation and for Mumbaikars, this first Air Conditioned local train will
depart on its historical introductory from Borivali station at 10.30 hrs and will reach Churchgate station on
Monday, 25th December, 2017. After the introduction the AC local
train will be operated on the experimental basis between Churchgate &
Borivali stations for a week i.e. from 25th December to 31st
December, 2017. Afterwards w.e.f. 1st January, 2018, this AC local
train will be operated on regular basis as per the scheduled time table between
Churchgate & Virar stations. Accordingly, w.e.f. 1st January,
2018, total 12 services (6 services in UP & 6 services in DOWN direction)
of AC suburban train will be operated on weekdays only i.e. from Monday to
Friday. It is decided that on Saturdays & Sundays, the rake of AC local
train will not be operated for maintenance purpose.
As per the regular scheduled time table w.e.f. 1st
January, 2018 , the services of AC local train will replace existing 12 Non AC
services, so the total average number of suburban services on WR’s suburban
section will remain 1355, even after introduction of AC local train. Out of these
12 services of AC local train, 8 will run as fast local trains between
Churchgate & Virar, stopping only at major stations i.e. Mumbai Central,
Dadar, Bandra, Andheri, Borivali, Bhayander & Vasai Road in both
directions. Similarly 3 fast services will run between Churchgate &
Borivali stopping at Mumbai Central, Dadar, Bandra & Andheri stations in
both directions. The remaining one service will run as slow service from
Mahalaxmi to Borivali, which will stop at all intermediate stations. It has been decided that the AC EMU rake will be placed at
Borivali station to start the introductory run at 10.30 hrs on 25th
December, 2017.
In this AC local train, coaches
reserved for Ladies & Seats earmarked for Senior Citizens/Divyangs are
different from Standard Configuration. 1st and 12th coach
from Churchgate end are earmarked as Ladies coaches and 7 seats in 2nd
and 11th coach from Churchgate end are earmarked for Senior citizens
while 10 seats in 4th and 7th coach from Churchgate end are
earmarked for Divyangs. It is also decided that suitable number of RPF
constables will be deployed in each coach of this train to ensure proper
security. Similarly, technicians will also be deputed in the train for trouble
shooting purpose. Suitable announcements will also be ensured for opening of
the door as per the platform position of upcoming station.
Fare
Structure for AC local train :-
The
fare structure of AC EMU service shall be as under :- 1) Base fare of the
single journey of AC EMU shall be 1.3 times of the base fare of existing fare
of single journey ticket for first
class.
However as an introductory offer for a period of
initial six months, the base fare of single journey of AC EMU shall be charged
1.2 times of the base fare of existing fare of single journey ticket of first
class. The difference between 1.3
times and 1.2 times will be shown in the ticket as discount during the
introductory period.
2)
Season tickets :- Weekly, Fortnightly and monthly season tickets shall
be charged equivalent to 5, 7.5 and 10 single journey of AC EMU respectively.
No other type of season tickets shall be issued for the time being.
3)
AC EMU ticket holder shall also be allowed to travel by first class
compartments of local trains.
The
details of fare charges of AC local train are displayed as under :-
Comparison of 1st Class and AC Local Fare in Rs. ( Base fare * 1.2 times for
1st 6 months )
|
|
|
Single Ticket Fare
|
Weekly Season Ticket
|
Fortnightly Season Ticket
|
Monthly Season Ticket
|
|
From
|
To
|
1st Class
|
Ac Local
|
1st Class
|
Ac Local
|
1st Class
|
Ac Local
|
1st Class
|
Ac Local
|
|
CCG
|
MMCT
|
50
|
60
|
NA
|
285
|
NA
|
430
|
345
|
570
|
|
CCG
|
DDR
|
70
|
85
|
NA
|
445
|
NA
|
630
|
490
|
820
|
|
CCG
|
BA
|
70
|
85
|
NA
|
445
|
NA
|
630
|
490
|
820
|
|
CCG
|
ADH
|
105
|
125
|
NA
|
655
|
NA
|
945
|
670
|
1240
|
|
CCG
|
BVI
|
140
|
165
|
NA
|
855
|
NA
|
1245
|
755
|
1640
|
|
CCG
|
BYR
|
150
|
175
|
NA
|
905
|
NA
|
1325
|
910
|
1745
|
|
CCG
|
BSR
|
165
|
195
|
NA
|
1035
|
NA
|
1505
|
1105
|
1975
|
|
CCG
|
VR
|
170
|
205
|
NA
|
1070
|
NA
|
1555
|
1185
|
2040
|
Historical Background :
First
Electric EMU train on Western Railway line was started on 5th
January, 1928 between Colaba to Borivali. BB&CI built the first Carshed at
Bombay Central on 5th January,1928 for maintenance of EMU rake. Another
shed at Kandivali was established in the year 1984-85. With the increase in
rake holding over the years a new shed was commissioned at Virar in April, 2013
to undertake maintenance of new technology EMU rakes. Over
the last 90 years, the suburban rail service has grown rapidly. Today Western
Railway runs 1355 suburban services carrying about 35 lakhs passengers per day
with 89 Rakes. Initial rakes were of 4 coach configuration, which were later
upgraded to 9 Car Rake in 1958. 12 Car Rakes were introduced in 1990. Today all
the Rakes have been converted to 12 Car Rakes. First 15 Car Rake, which is
longest suburban train, was introduced by Western Railway on 21.11.2009.As of
now 54 services of 15 car are being run. By continuing the above saga, the First
ever “Broad Gauge Air-conditioned AC EMU of 12-car
rake fitted with Indigenous 3-phase Propulsion system of M/s. BHEL”
on Indian Railway has been received in May-2017 on Western Railway for
fulfilling the long standing demand of Mumbai suburban commuters.EMU Rolling
Stock organisation of BCT Division has completed all the Static and Dynamic
trials of the rake in co-ordination with RDSO on priority. To make the daily
commute more comfortable, this rake is being introduced on 25th
December,2017 to the Mumbai Suburban passengers on Western Railway adding a
new milestone in the Mumbai Suburban History.
Salient Features of Air
Conditioned EMU:
i.
Manufactured
by Integral Coach Factory, Chennai of Indian Railways.
ii.
First
Air conditioned EMU equipped with IGBT based 3 phase propulsion system.
iii.
Fully
air conditioned rake with a capacity of 30 Ton per coach.
iv.
Automatic
Door closure system.
v.
LED
based lighting for better illumination and energy conservation.
vi.
Equipped
with Emergency Talk-back system. Passengers can seek assistance from guard of
the train in distress condition.
vii.
Passenger
carrying capacity – Seats 1028 Nos. and Total 5964 passengers.
viii.
LED
based coach identification system for Alarm chain pulling & Door malfunctioning.
ix.
GPS
based passenger information system with Audio-visual indication of stations.
x.
PA
system for Guard-Driver/ Passenger communication.
xi.
Stainless
steel coaches with straight side walls.
xii.
Air
suspension system for better Passenger comfort.
xiii.
Maximum
speed – 100 Km/hour.
xiv.
Air
Conditioned Driving Cab.
xv.
Aerodynamic
nose cone driving cab.
xvi.
Equipped
with Air tight vestibules connecting 6 coaches.
xvii.
Wide
and large double sealed glass window for panoramic view.
xviii.
Comfortable
modular polycarbonate seats for passengers.
xix.
Aluminum
extruded modular luggage racks with polycarbonate transparent glass of bottom.
Automatic Door Closing
System:
The door system is formed by two door leaves and
drive unit mechanism located in the upper portal area. The door leaves were
sliding on upper and lower rail guide, the movement of which is controlled by
electrical signal received through TCMS from guard/ drivers cab. The door
leaves were sliding inside pockets provided at the door opening. Following
passenger safety features were provided in the automatic door closing system:
Ø Train
will not start or take traction if any of the doors of the train is open.
Ø Automatic
door will not open till the train comes to a complete halt.
Ø Door
can open both from inside and from outside of the coach with the help of
emergency exit device. This device can also be used if the door fails to open
automatically when required. However, this emergency exit device will not
operate when the train is in motion.
Ø The
location of emergency door opening device (operating rotary handle near door)
and the method of its operation is displayed inside the coach for guidance to
the passenger.
Ø To
avoid injury to passengers during closing operation of the door, doors will
re-open thrice if any obstruction detection takes place. After first detection
of obstruction there will be audio alarm to caution the passengers about door
closing.
Passenger Carrying Capacity Coach
Type-wise:
The rake comprised of three types of coaches to
accommodate passengers; coach wise passenger
capacity is as below:
|
Coach Type
|
Seating
Capacity
|
Standing
capacity
|
Total
|
|
Driving Motor Coach
|
65
|
258
|
323
|
|
Trailer Coach
|
96
|
488
|
584
|
|
Non-Driving Motor
Coach
|
65
|
258
|
323
|
The
total capacity of the rake is 5964 passengers with 1028 seating capacity and
4936 standing capacity.
Safety features:
The Head-light and speed indicator cum recorder have
been fitted on the Driving Cab. Auxiliary Warning System, Dead man’s handle,
Wheel slip protection are available. In addition, following items are provided:
Event recorder:
Event Recorder is provided in each driving motor coach’s Train Control and
Management System (TCMS). Faults and events generated in various systems in
each Basic unit were stored in respective event recorder (TCMS) of Motor coach.
Passenger alarm indication light in all
coaches: Each coach is provided with an
indication light on both sides of the coach. These lights are integrated with
alarm chain pulling system.
Emergency evacuation of passenger
Guidance:
To
evacuate the passengers in case of emergencies, emergency ladders are provided
with signage inside the coach.
Fire Fighting System:
Each
Air Condition coach is equipped with 2 Nos of Fire Extinguisher with
instruction to operate and proper arrow marking sticker.
Crew/Guard and Passenger Communication
System:
GPS based passenger information system is provided
in the rake.
(a)
Passenger
Announcement- There is facility of Passenger announcement from motorman &
guard cab to Passenger area.
(b)
Inter Communication- There is duplex
Inter Communication available between Driver and Guard.
(c)
Coach Display in each coach- There are
two single sided display and two double sided display in each coach. Also there
are nine speakers provided in each coach for audio announcement by which
motorman can communicate with passenger coach.
(d)
LED based Head code display in English
and Hindi with handicap and ladies coach position is provided in front of the
both driving motor coaches.
(e)
ETB: Emergency Talk Back unit is
provided in the passenger areas (four in each coach) to communicate with
motorman/guard during any emergency.
Down
Direction
|
From
|
Departure
|
To
|
Arrival
|
Status
|
|
Mahalaxmi
|
06.58
|
Borivali
|
07.50
|
Slow
train
|
|
Churchgate
|
08.54
|
Virar
|
10.13
|
Fast
train
|
|
Churchgate
|
11.50
|
Virar
|
13.05
|
Fast
train
|
|
Churchgate
|
14.55
|
Virar
|
16.12
|
Fast
train
|
|
Churchgate
|
17.49
|
Borivali
|
18.41
|
Fast
train
|
|
Churchgate
|
19.49
|
Virar
|
21.15
|
Fast
train
|
UP
Direction
|
From
|
Departure
|
To
|
Arrival
|
Status
|
|
Borivali
|
07.54
|
Churchgate
|
08.50
|
Fast
train
|
|
Virar
|
10.22
|
Churchgate
|
11.46
|
Fast
train
|
|
Virar
|
13.18
|
Churchgate
|
14.44
|
Fast
train
|
|
Virar
|
16.22
|
Churchgate
|
17.42
|
Fast
train
|
|
Borivali
|
18.55
|
Churchgate
|
19.44
|
Fast
train
|
|
Virar
|
21.24
|
Churchgate
|
22.48
|
Fast
train
|
The
AC train services will not run on Saturdays & Sundays for maintenance
purpose.
The AC train services
will not run on Saturdays & Sundays for maintenance purpose.
|
1
|
EMU maintenance shed established at
BCT
|
1928
|
|
2
|
First Electric train run from MX to
ADH
|
05-01-1928
|
|
3
|
First 12 car rake service started on
DDR-VR section
|
28-10-1986
|
|
4
|
First Ladies special suburban train
introduced
|
05-05-1992
|
|
5
|
Train Management System on first
coach started
|
01-09-1999
|
|
6
|
1st
MRVC Ph-I fitted with Siemens Electrics12 car rake commissioned
|
12-11-2007
|
|
7
|
1st
MRVC Ph-I fitted with Siemens Electrics 15 car rake commissioned
|
21-11-2009
|
|
8
|
DRD
service started
|
16.04.2013
|
|
9
|
First
MRVC ph-II rake fitted with M/s.Bombardier Electrics commissioned
|
18-03-2015
|
|
10
|
Commissioning
of Electronic Surveillance system in Ladies coaches
|
29-05-2015
|
|
11
|
Air
conditioned EMU rake fitted with M/s. BHEL Electrics received
|
13-05-2017
|
|
12
|
Air
conditioned EMU rake commissioned
|
25-12-2017
|
The
growth of suburban services during last 10 years is enumerated as under:
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