Welcome to Traction Installation Directorate
Role of Traction Installation Directorate:
Traction Installation Directorate is engaged in design, development and introduction of appropriate technology for equipment related to Traction Distribution System. The Directorate is involved in evolving designs & standards to improve the reliability & availability of Traction Power Supply to Traction Distribution Network of Indian Railways. The main activities of the directorate are as under:
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Design & development of equipment used for Electrified Railway’s Traction System in India i.e. Traction Sub-Stations Equipment and Over Head Line Equipment.
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Standardization of equipment used for 25 kV Traction System & 2x25 kV AT System.
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Providing technical consultancy in the field of Traction Power Distribution and Railway Electrification to Indian Railways and other agencies like - Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd. - REMCL - MRVC - RITES - IRCON - Various State owned Metro Rail System.
Organization Chart:
Brief Achievements in last one year:
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PSI Guideline for Increasing Speed Potential to 160kmph on NDLS-HWH & NDLS-BST Routes issued to Zonal Railways on 24.11.2020 vide letter no. TI/PSI/TSS/POLIC Y/19 dated 24.11.2020.
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Traction Substation and switching stations drawing with reduced area for 2X25kV system.
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Guideline for use of 25 kV composite Insulator with 1600 mm.
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Standard plan height gauge for level crossing (for clear span upto 7.3m & above 7.3m upto 12.2m) details of structures & foundation.
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Normal OHE employment schedule mast (9.5m) basic wind speed 55 m/s , wind pressure 216 kgf/sq.m (without RC & without earth wire) 1000 tension in cat.65 sq. Mm & 1000 in cont. Wire 107 sq.mm.
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Technical specification for corrosion resistant paint system for outdoor structures of traction distribution and traction rolling stock.
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Technical specification of spraying zinc coating on the OHE mast for railway electrification
Current assignments in hand:
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OHE design guidelines for 200 kmph test track issued to NWR on 19.05.2020
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OHE and PSI guidelines for 160 Kmph operation train on Delhi-Howrah and Delhi - Mumbai route issued on 23.10.2020 and 24.11.2020
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Technical instructions for guidelines for "Rigid Catenary Overhead Conductor System for use in Tunnels and Retractable Rigid Overhead Conductor System in sidings/Depots" circulated to ZRs on 22.09.2020
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Development of New Technology Items
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Cu-Mg catenary wire specification developed
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Cu-AG contact Wire specification developed.
