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Posted: Oct 31 2019 (22:40)
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Last Response: Nov 03 2019 (11:30)
15 Responses
Last Response: Nov 03 2019 (11:30)
As per the latest circular of the Railway Board, the 12721/22 Dakshin express would become an independent train and the slip coaches of the Visakhapatnam-Kazipet express...
read more... Delinking of Dakshin express Slip coaches.
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AFAIK, most platforms at major stations were made long enough to accommodate 26 ICF coachers (Sometimes regular 24 coachers had either inspection cars and/or special extra coaches attached). These could easily accommodate 24 coacher LHBs. Smaller stations may not have the required length for the platforms, but that can be increased (Won't be as difficult as it would be at major stations).
IMO, In busy seasons, a couple of extra coaches should be attached (to 22 coach LHBs) to clear the rush of passengers. 100-150 more passengers could get confirmed tickets per trip.
IMO, In busy seasons, a couple of extra coaches should be attached (to 22 coach LHBs) to clear the rush of passengers. 100-150 more passengers could get confirmed tickets per trip.
I agree that the rake length should be increased. Just pointing out some issues here.
The platform length increase was not implemented rigorously. Many of the major stations have long platforms, but the platform length has not been standardized across all stations. So you may have some stations on the route having long platforms, while most of the medium/small stations don't. This won't be a problem if it's only a few trains having longer rakes, but it will be a problem if longer rakes become the norm.
Moreover, just having a long platform...
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The platform length increase was not implemented rigorously. Many of the major stations have long platforms, but the platform length has not been standardized across all stations. So you may have some stations on the route having long platforms, while most of the medium/small stations don't. This won't be a problem if it's only a few trains having longer rakes, but it will be a problem if longer rakes become the norm.
Moreover, just having a long platform...
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Yes, Lucknow mail was reduced back to 22 coaches from 24 after the terminal shifted to ljn as pf length was shorter and signal points were close by
One more issue that rarely gets mentioned, is the capacity of the EOGs and the HOG. Adding more coaches adds more electrical load on these systems. They may develop unwanted harmonics (secondary characteristics in the power supply) because of the increase in the rake length.
This would be an even larger problem to handle as all the EOGs and the HOG systems in locomotives would have to be upgraded to the new specifications.
This is potentially an issue in this case as, particularly in IR, we have a tendency to always...
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This would be an even larger problem to handle as all the EOGs and the HOG systems in locomotives would have to be upgraded to the new specifications.
This is potentially an issue in this case as, particularly in IR, we have a tendency to always...
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Yes, I know these problems. Which is why I mentioned attaching a couple of coaches in the busy season, not as a permanent basis till such lacunae are rectified.
Power may not be much of an issue for mixed rakes as only one EOG is used. It may pose some problem with full AC rake with pantry. Presently, P7 power capacity is being ramped up by 500 HP. It may be in line with providing more power with HOG. With 100% track electrification in sight, next couple of years might see most trains with electric power end-to-end.
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Power may not be much of an issue for mixed rakes as only one EOG is used. It may pose some problem with full AC rake with pantry. Presently, P7 power capacity is being ramped up by 500 HP. It may be in line with providing more power with HOG. With 100% track electrification in sight, next couple of years might see most trains with electric power end-to-end.
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