Computerization of Civil Engg. Dept. in Indian Railway

ByP.Barapatre CE/TM/CR

Introduction

• most powerful tool• Computerization on I. Rly started in late 60s • Many applications such as • Passenger Revenue • Goods Accounting• Financial management, • operational statistics etc.

Introduction

• VII th plan (1985-90) • third and fourth generations computer system

introduced• Computerisation was not only strengthened in

Zonal Rly and production units but also introduced in Divisions

• Many new areas such as PRS FOIs etc. were also initiated

nodal Directorate

• C& IS is a nodal Directorate for implementation of all projects on Indian Railways, such as

• Development of norms, standards, maintenance manuals etc.

• Preparation of IT plan for Indian Railways• Coordinating training effort in IT areas

Projects handled by C & IS Dte.

• Passenger Reservation system (PRS) including web enabling

• Freight operations information system (FOIS) including web enabling.

• Unreserved Ticketing system (UTS).• National Train Enquiry system (NTESW)

including web enabling.• Coaching Refund computerization.

Projects handled by C & IS Dte.

• Season & Mobil Ticketing system computerization

• Parcel offices computerization• Data warehousing for PRS.• Claims office computerization• Workshop computerization.• Store computerization.• Hospital Management system etc.

Computerisation in Civil Engg.

• Poor Penetration of computerization • IRICEN’s Contribution is commendable• codes & manuals • technical books & reports• circulars • Drawings• in house program etc.

Track Management system

• Introduced in 26 divn of Rly during late 90s• Versatile computer software• Provides various management information

systems (MIS), to help in• Decision Making regarding maintenance and

up-gradation of track• It has got 21 modules

PROBLEM IN IMPLEMENTATION.

• Given to selected subdivisions, under the control of AEN only

• No connectivity of the AEN’s computer with that of the Division or Headquarter

• There was no compatibility of the output of TRC run

• Output of OMS is not available in soft format, which can directly be read by the software

PROBLEM IN IMPLEMENTATION.

• There was no connectivity between the AEN and the PWI unit

• There was a time lag ranging from few days few months between the date of inspection

• Training was also inadequate for implementation

Suggestions

• Formation of Task force• User friendly S/W• Proper infrasture• Compatibility• Training• Inspection schedule• Quality of inspection

Suggestions

• Mechanization • MMU• Identification 0f Problem

Conclusion :

• urgent need of various management information systems

• Effective implementation