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I graduated in Electrical Engineering from University of Roorkee in the year 1976 and joined Indian Railways in the year 1977 through UPSC exam IRSEE-76. Worked in different position most importantly:
Electric Locomotive Maintenance and Operation in SER as Senior Divisional Electrical Engineer/ Rolling Stock TATA, BIA and BNDM, Operation CKP, Dy. CEE/OP and RS at HQ, Chief Electrical Loco Engineer/HQ
Divisional Railway Manager Ratlam
Executive Director/Power Supply and EMU/RDSO
Chief Electrical Engineer/ECR, NR, CR, Kolkata Metro
Adviser/Railway Electrification/Railway Board
Director/IRIEENs
Superannuated from Indian Railways on 30th June 2013

Are you mediocre and preparing for Civil Service Examination 2016?

By on December 24, 2013
Are you mediocre and preparing for Civil Service Examination 2016?

Last updated on April 5th, 2015 at 06:16 am Are you mediocre and no one can bet on you for competence to crack Civil Service Examination? Don’t get upset and here are a sure shot way to succeed Civil Service Examination after three years. The minimum educational qualification for CSE is a second class graduate […]

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Indian Railway Planning automatic door closures on Main Line Trains

By on December 22, 2013
Indian Railway Planning automatic door closures on Main Line Trains

Last updated on April 5th, 2015 at 06:16 am There was a news the other day that Indian Railways is mulling installing automatic door closures in Main Line Trains to prevent incidents of passenger falling off the train during a train journey. This is in view of the Allahabad High Court judgement which was later […]

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On line booking of Retiring room at major Railway Stations.

By on December 17, 2013
On line booking of Retiring room at major Railway Stations.

Last updated on January 7th, 2016 at 09:54 am There was news other day that Indian Railways going to offer on line booking of retiring room at major stations. This is a step towards improving passenger amenities. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/Online-booking-of-railways-retiring-rooms-soon/articleshow/27377944.cms Living and leaving from the Railway Stations after the completion of days work is desired by most […]

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Matching supply with the demand for reserved seats in Indian Railways

By on December 5, 2013
Matching supply with the demand for reserved seats in Indian Railways

Last updated on April 5th, 2015 at 06:16 am Indian Railways is the only organisation left in India where black marketing and touting is still continuing. It is the only organization where emergency quota system exists. The quota system has long been eradicated from all other departments. How long will this continue? There is no […]

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Value Added Service to Long Distance Railway Passenger – Sr.Citizen

By on December 2, 2013
Value Added Service to Long Distance Railway Passenger – Sr.Citizen

Last updated on April 5th, 2015 at 06:16 am IRCTC has been given a daunted task of providing certain amenities to Indian Railway passenger. The services provided is standard in nature and generally does not meet the requirement of special class of passenger like Senior Citizens, Women and Differently Abled etc. IRCTC shall consider providing […]

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MRTS-Bangalore Sub-urban Rail Corporation

By on November 26, 2013
MRTS-Bangalore Sub-urban Rail Corporation

Last updated on April 5th, 2015 at 06:16 am There was a news the other day that the Karnataka State Government is showing keen interest in developing suburban network around Bangalore and proposed Indian Railways to be an active partner. http://www.thehindu.com/features/homes-and-gardens/linking-the-city-to-the-suburbs/article4908734.ece http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/karnataka-seeks-railways-nod-for-suburban-network/article5376629.ecehttp://www.deccanherald.com/content/385325/railways-assess-feasibility-suburban-service.html There was also a news a few days back that there is drop […]

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Over Head Equipment – Foundation

By on November 25, 2013
Over Head Equipment – Foundation

Last updated on April 5th, 2015 at 06:16 am Foundation should be capable to support the vertical load of mast, bending moment due to static and dynamic load of OHE. Foundation design mainly depends on Soil and conditions prevailing at the location. There are certain masts at which OHE contact wire is terminated thus requiring […]

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Indian Railways decided to introduce Vacuum Toilet

By on November 25, 2013

Last updated on September 2nd, 2014 at 03:33 pm There is a good news that Indian Railways deciding to introduce Vacuum Toilet at a cost of Rs. 25 Crs. in few selective trains. http://www.hindustantimes.com/punjab/chandigarh/swarna-shatabdi-palace-on-wheels-to-get-vacuum-toilets-soon/article1-1152462.aspx But for what, certainly to conduct trials of a successful technology of aircraft. Unless adequate care is taken, trials may result […]

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When is the next competitive examination for Railway Job?

By on November 23, 2013
When is the next competitive examination for Railway Job?

Last updated on January 13th, 2014 at 01:48 am There are job seekers all around and keep on adding equal number every year. Govt. Jobs are in priority and there are about ten thousand applicants for every one vacancy. “When is the next advertisement calling for application?” is the question that keeps on going around […]

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History of Electric Locomotive over Indian Railways

By on November 23, 2013

Last updated on November 21st, 2014 at 10:31 am Electric Traction on Indian Railways started with 1500V DC traction and therefore initial Locomotives finding place on Indian Railway maps were only DC Locomotive. The development of locos on Indian Railways thus started.   Traction voltage system started from 1500V DC, 3000V DC in Howrah Division of […]

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