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No.SD.WAP 5.11 Dated:24.01.2013
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war tat, oaafaftentt etre, FE 400 001
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3. Gere ter, Telererare, ePReeHI— 1100 01
4. Tiere te’, 27 3001
5. apher wPeay tera, ~ 781 011
6. efor tert, Cre, TTaeTa, STE 600 003,
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8. efter ye tera, arsatte, wrerasren— 700 043
9, uftaa ta’, ate, ae 400020
10, Gee wea Rare, TATRTAT— 211 004
i. Sa oer te WAGE 302 006
12, gd mea Yor’, wrohtge 844 101
ax yard, Yard wheat, FTA 751 025
14, either afters Set, Beef 580 029
15. after neq tere, TreeTGR- 482 001
16, efor yd rem farerTegR- 495 004
7. Soe sakece wlan tat @reRers fetes, TongR, TH yRTE — 400614
Sub: Final speed certificate of 2WAPS (MU) class of locomotives upto a maximum
speed of 105 kmph with single pantograph working on track maintained to other
than C&M-I Vol- standard.
Ref: (i)Speed certificate of even no. dated 28-05-01.
(ii) Electrical Dta's letter no. EL/2.2.21 dated 31.03.2012.
1.0 WAPS class of locomotives, with Bo-Bo bogies were originally imported from Mis. ABB,
‘Switzerland and ate now being manufactured at Chittranjan Locomotive Works/Chittranjan.
Outline of the locomotive is as per RDSO drawing No. SKEL.4353. The axle load of the
locomotive is 18.5 + 2% t. The maximum operating speed of the loco is 160 kmph. On the basis
of satisfactory test results contained in RDSO's Report No. MT-242 (October’2000), WAPS (SU)
locomotive has been permitted to run upto a maximum speed of 105 kmph vide RDSO speed
‘certificate of even no. dated 28-5-Oton track maintained to other than C&M-I Vol-| standard.
1.1 Electrical Directorate of RDSO vide letter referred at (ji) above, has informed that field
trials of 2 locomotives electrically coupled through 25 kV HT high tension connector with one
pantograph in raised condition were carried out by Electrical Directorate of RDSO on 21" March
Page 1 of 52012 over New Dethi-Panipat section of Northern Railway up to a maximum speed of 110 kmph.
During field trials, it was observed that the working of 25 KV HT connector, both electrically as:
well as mechanically coupled, was satisfactory and there was no tension/vibration observed up
to a maximum speed of 110 kmph. The test results are contained in Electrical Directorate letter
1. refetred at (i) above (copy enclosed).
2.0 _ Based on satisfactory test results of field trials of 2WAPS(MU) locomotives connected!
with 25kV HT connector conducted over New Delhi- Panipat section of Northern iallway, itis
certified that 2WAPS(MU) locomotives electrically coupled through 25 kV HT connector with one
pantograph in raised condition may be permitted to run upto a maximum speed of 105 Kmph on
track maintained to other than C&M-I Vol-| standard subject to the following conditions:
24 Track
24.4 Formaximy
2.2.1.1 The track shall be to a minimum standards of 52 Kg rails on sleepers to M+7 density
and depth of ballast cushion below sleepers of 250mm, which may consist of at least
100 mm clean and rest in cakad up condition, on compacted and stable formation.
24.2 Eormaxir tl vn
2.1.2.1. The track shall be to a minimum standard of 80 R rails on sleepers toM+4 density and
depth of ballast cushion below sleepers of 200 mm, which may consist of at least 75
mm clean and rest in caked up condition, on compacted and stable formation,
2.1.2.2 The operation of 2WAPS(MU) locos on 90 R rails, however, is subject to the decision of
the raliways to impose speed restrictions or to restrict speeds, keeping into
consideration the condition/stresses on bridges, condition of formations or bad
formations, age of track , overdue renewal of track, extant of rail and weld failures etc.
21.2.3 For track of lower standard than that mentioned above, the Cnief Engineer shall decide
the lower maximum permissible speed. In this connection, Railway Board's Letter
No.65WDO/SRI/26 dated 19/20.10.1966 may be seen. When the Chief Engineer
considers that the road bed is not compacted or there is improper drainage, he may
suitably restrict the maximum permissible speed depending upon the local conditions.
2.1.2.4 The maximum permissible speed on curves shall be decided on the basis of the existiry
Provisions of the Indian Permanent Way-Manual-2004 (revised).
2.1.3 Joggled fish plating of welds should be done as per provisions of para 6.4 and para 6.5
of chapter-6 of USFO Manual and para 6.3 of AT weld manual and policy instruction: of
Railway Board. Fish plating of rail should also be ensured as per para 251 of iIRPWM-
2004 regarding maintenance of rail joints.
24.4 Zonal Railways may ensure further detailed exami
‘on age cum condition basis,
provisions of chapter-ll of IRi
ination of track as deemed fit based
‘Overdue renewal and condition of formation etc. as per
;PWM-2004 regarding permanent way renewals.
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Bridges
‘The clearance refers to bridges with standard design of girders, slabs, nipe culverts,
iers and abutments etc. issued by RDSO for BGML, RBG and MBG-1987 standard
loadings. However, the bearings of span 76.2 m (cleur) designed for BGML standard
loading as per RDSO's drawing No.BA-11154 should be strengthened by providing two
additional anchor bolts. .
‘Superstructures & bearings of non-standard spans including Arches and sub-structures
of all bridges are to be examined under the directions of the Chief Bridge Engineer
concerned and certified safe with respect to current Indian Railway standard codes with
up to-date correction slips.
‘The clearance is subjected to the following parameters of WAPS locomotive:
Axle load 19.522% t
Maximum Tractive effort 26.3
Maximum braking effort 16.3t
Max. CG height from R/L Less than or 1830mm,
2.2.3.1 In case of Double headed operation, track on bridges and approaches of BGML span
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2.3.4
2.3.2
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31.9m (effective) shall be strengthened or modified. in such a way so as to allow for
ispersion of longitudinal force as per clause 2.8.3.2 of IRS Bridge Rules. In cases
where dispersion cannot be allowed as per clause 2.8.3.2 such as due to provision of
SEJ in bridges etc., the bridge superstructure including bearings and sub- structure shell
be checked for loncitudinal force without dispersion and certified safe by the Chicf
Bridge Engineer concerned.
Location of bridges on which speed restrictions have been imposed shall be notified by
the Railways and incorporated in the working time table.
‘The above’ clauses have been arrived considering bridges are in physically sound
condition. Zonal Railways shall certify the adequacy of bridges for permitting rolling
‘stocks based on physical condition of bridges.
Traction Installation
The 25 kV AC OHE shall have swiveling type of cantilever assembly having tension in
the conductors, regulated automatically with a presag. The presag of 50/100 mm is on
‘the contact wire for a maximum span of 72 meter, proportionately less for smalle. spans.
In case of locations where 25 kV AC porcelain section insulators are installed on main
ting and lies within first 1/10th and 1/3rd of the span, immediately after the OHE structure
and the runriers are in trailing direction, the maximum speed shall be 120 km/h. At cll
other locations where 25 kV AC porcelain section insulators are installed,
oar S are installed, the speed shell
It is recommended that the cantilevers in the section should have BFB Steady Arm (RI
‘Ro. 2380) with 25mm Drop Bracket Assembly (RI no. 2360) instead of Tubular Stessy
‘Arm (RI no. 2520). Bent Steady Arm at overlap locations shall continue.
The current collection shall be made
operation.
through one number pantograph fit for high speed
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2.4.4
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2.5.2
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2.5.4
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In 25 kV AC traction area, the CEE of the Railway shall have to ensure that the minimum
height of Contact Wire and electrical clearances as stipulated in provisions of Chapter-V
and V-A, Electric Traction of ‘Schedule of Dimensions 1676 mm Gauge (BG) revised
2004’ with latest Addendum & Corrigendum Slips is not violated and strictly followed 10,
ensure its safe running,
In addition to the above, the Chief Electrical Engineer of the concerned Railways mey
impose any temporary speed restriction on the basis of personal knowledge, experience
of the sectional OHE and the field conditions prevailing on a particular section.”
Signalling
Provisions of GR, SR, SEM & all extant instructions issued from time to time shall ko
complied with.
(On the sections where EBQ of more than 1 km is to be catered for, second distant signal
or automatic signaling should be available failing which suitable speed restrictions is to
bbe imposed.
In the normal single phase 25 KV AC electrified section where electric locomotive Is
used, provisions given in Para 22.6, 22.7, 22.8, 22.9 & 22.10 of SEM Pt. II regarding
maximum permissible length of track circuits, signal feeding, maximum permissible
length for operaticn of point motor, use of block instruments and use of Audio Frequer.cy
Track Circuit (AFTC)axle counters for higher catenary currents limited to 800A on
single track section and 1000A on double track section shall be ensured by the Railway
‘The condonation regarding infringements in schedule of dimensions shall be obtained in
accordance ‘vith local conditions, before movement.
General
25 KV supply in locomotive shall be tapped from OHE through single pantograph
connected to H.T. connector by flexible XLPE cable via an on load isolator. A flexible
H.V. cable shall be laid down on EPDM rubber pads or proper support towards another
locomotive passing through the centre of cab roof and shall be connected to the isolator
of the other locomotive.
The locomotive shall be provided with modified software/hardware such that any of the
leading loco pantograph can only be raised.
Single arm Pantograph rated for at least 500 Amp current and fit for 180 kmih spead
shall be used on each WAPS locomotive.
All the permanent and temporary speed restrictions in force and those imposed from
time to time due to track, bridges, curves, signalling and interlocking etc, shall te
observed.
The pantograph of WAPS locomotive in locked down condition and the surge arr
infinge the Maximum Moving Dimensions of 1929 over non-clecttiied seston: Awe
removing pantograph pan assembly and two surge arrestors, the profile will infringe the
Maximum Moving Dimensions, 1829 but will be within °X’ class loco profile. For
movement of the loco in non-electifed territory, pantograph pan assembly and two
Surge arrestors shall be removed and the movement of the loco shall be cleared by the
railway concemed as per the extant rules applicable, In non-electrified sections where
Maximum Moving Dimensions of existing x’ class locos are not permissible, the
Page 4 of 5movement shall be in accordance with the instructions issued by the Railway Board and
other additional instructions issued by the Zonal Railways for the movement of ODCs.
Railway Board have condoned the infringements of WAPS locomotive vice their lettsr
no, 95/CEDO/SR/18 dated 14-07-95.
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