What's the 'maximum permissible speed' (MPS) of a train?
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The maximum permissible speed is the highest speed permitted for a train on a particular section, and is not to be exceeded under any circumstances. A train needs to run at this speed only to make up for lost time. Most of the zonal railways fix the difference between max. perm. speed and booked speed as 10% although NR fixes this as 12-1/2 %. Note that technically the maximum permissible speed is not a property of the track alone, but also depends on...
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the locomotive(s) and the load being hauled; i.e., the max. permissible speed can be different for different trains on the same section of track.
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What is Slack time ??
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IR provides generous amounts of make-up time or slack (also known as Extra Time Allowed (marked 'EA' in the working timetable), or margin) in the schedules for most long-distance trains. Delays of half-an-hour to a couple of hours are almost inevitable in the running of most long-distance trains (except the 'prestigious' ones such as the Rajdhanis or Shatabdis, which are generally given great operational priority), and with good luck, the slack in the later portions of the journey will allow the train to make its destination on...
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time. EA is specifically intended to account for delays caused by caution orders and track conditions, and any delays attributable to the train's running itself (alarm chain pulling, late departure from a station, etc.) A further category of make-up time called Traffic Recovery Time (marked 'TRT') is also provided to allow for delays due to line and block section occupancy in heavy traffic. Finally there is Make-up Allowance, which is not a real make-up time but a reference amount calculated as the difference in time the train takes to cover a section at booked speed vs. at maximum permissible speed.
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#AbouteWALLET:
eWALLET is a scheme under which user can deposit money in advance with IRCTC and can be used as
payment option along with other payment options available on IRCTC for paying money at the time of booking
tickets.
eWALLET...
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scheme provides following advantages:
Hassle free and secure 1. transactions.
2. Precious booking time saved by eliminating payment approval cycle.
3. Benefit of saving Payment Gateway charges per ticket.
4. Manage account online and top up online.
Dependency on a specific bank is reduced, as when any of the provided banks go offline, you can still
book tickets from your eWALLET account.
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Salient features of eWALLET are:
User Authentication: IRCTC eWALLET users will be verified and authenticated through their PAN card
number in an Online Verification Process.
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Secured Access: IRCTC offers secure booking through eWALLET by providing Transaction Password/
PIN Number that is required to be entered for every booking done through eWALLET.
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Complete History: User is provided with a separate link namely eWALLET that offers eWALLET
Transaction history, eWALLET payment History & change transaction password options.
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Easy Refund: In case of ticket cancellation, the due refund will be credited to your eWALLET Account
next day.
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7 Easy steps to register and book ticket through eWALLET:
1. Login to IRCTC with your existing IRCTC user id and password.
2. Click the "eWALLET Registration" link under eWALLET Section in the "Plan my travel" page.
3. Complete Verification process by providing PAN CARD No. and other details.
Deposit one time registration fee of Rs.250/-(inclusive of Service Tax and Education CESS on Service
Tax,non refundable) online with any of the available payment options.
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5. Membership fee and Redemption is subject to change at the discretion of IRCTC.
Credit the eWALLET account with the minimum deposit of Rs.100/- and top up with the required booking
amount. Maximum amount permitted in user's account is Rs. 5,000.
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Pay ticket booking amount through eWALLET which is displayed as payment option along with other
Banks.
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Please note: eWALLET facility will not be available from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
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#KnowyourLocomotiveWDP3A::
W-broad gauge.
D-diesel motive power.
P-suitable for Passenger service.
3A-locomotive's power is 3,100 hp.
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4 stroke, fuel efficient diesel engine. Fabricated Underframe and two stage suspension.
3-axle, flexi-coil MK-V bogies, excellent riding quality.
The locomotive is powered with DLW make 251C uprated 16 cylinder fuel efficient engine with Napier NA 295 IR model or
ABB VTC 304-VG 15 model turbo super charger and a large after cooler for better cooling of the engine inlet air.
The locomotive is equipped with AC-DC transmission consisting of a directly coupled self ventilated BHEL make TA10102 model traction alternator.
This engine develops 3100HP at 1050 RPM under standard condition.
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Diesel Engine-
16 Cylinder 251 B- (Uprated) Engine, 4 stroke, turbocharged
Fuel Efficient Engine
Injection System Direct Injector
Governor Woodward
Compression Ratio- 11.75:1
Lube Oil Sump Capacity 1025 Liter
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Transmission-
Electrical AC-DC
6 Traction motor ( 3 in parallel per bogie)
Suspension Axle hung / nose suspension
Gear Ratio 22:61
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General Characteristic-
Installed Power-3100 HP
Axle Load-19.5 T
Gauge-1676 mm
Wheel arrangement-Co-Co
Wheel diameter-1092 mm
Height-4081 mm
Width-3000 mm
Overall Length (Over Buffer Beam)-17900 mm
Weight-117 T
Max tractive effort-29.25 T
Maximum speed-160 Kmph
Fuel tank capacity-5000 lts
Locomotive Control-E-Type Excitation
Operable speed is around 120.
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Brakes-
Panel mounted IRAB-I System
Air , hand
Pure air brake
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Truck-
Fabricated flexi coil MK-V CO-CO Bogie
Adhesion 0.25
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#KnowYourtrain
First durnato in MP
Indore-Mumbai Central AC Duronto Express
#Name-Duronto Express is a category of long distance trains run by the Indian Railways. These trains do not have any ticketing stops between the origin and the destination though they have technical halts for change of crew and cetering
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#Inaugural Run-Fri Jan 28, 2011
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#Loco-BRC WAP-5 INDB-BCT
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#ZOne-It cross only one zone according to stoppage
WR
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#Rake- LHB rakes
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#Pantry/Catering
✓ Pantry Car Avbl
✓ Catering Avbl
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#Speed-Max speed -69km/hour between vadodra to mumbai
Min speed-59 km /hour indore to ujjain
Avg speed-65 km/hour
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#Traveltime-12h 40m
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#Distance-828 km
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#State- according to stoopage it cross three states
MP
GJ
MH
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#gallery -My snap
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