Vision 2020 - Transportation Research Group of India

c) Power plants would be set up at Navi Nagar and Adra through the existing Joint Venture with NTPC to
meet the increased energy requirements from 2500 MW to 6000 MW to reduce energy cost.
d) 10% of the energy would be from renewable sources.
10 Signal & Telecom
a) Point and signal operation would be centralized at stations with provision of panels and electronic
interlocking.
b) Filament signals will be phased out. Signals will be upgraded with LED lighting to improve reliability and
visibility. Data loggers would be installed for predictive maintenance of signals.
c) Use of axle counters for block working (BPAC) would be adopted to enhance speeds and improved
transaction time in block working.
d) Station sections will be completely track circuited to enhance safety in respect of verification of line
occupation.
e) Automatic block signals and intermediate block signals would be used to improve line capacity.
f) On board train protection/collision prevention systems such as the ACD of KRCL, would be installed to
avoid collision and driver passing signal at danger.
g) Mobile train radio communication, extension of optical fibre cable (OFC) over the entire route, IP-based
train control communication, voice network modernization and replacement of overhead alignment with
underground cables/OFCs are among the measures to be used to improve reliability of the
communication system and enhance the capability of the transport system.
h) Broad-band internet and multimedia facilities and high quality train information displays and information
boards at stations and running trains would be introduced to improve the quality of passenger service.
11 Security
a) Railway Protection Force (RPF) would be strengthened and empowered. Technology and HR
interventions would be used to enhance capability.
b) An integrated security system covering major railway stations with CCTV surveillance, electronic access
control, personal and baggage screening systems, explosive detection and disposal system would be
implemented.
c) All important RPF posts would be networked.
12 Material Management
a) Transparent and competitive procurement systems would be adopted.
b) Just-in-time system of material management would be adopted to reduce inventory costs. IT-based MIS
and integrated supply management would be adopted to optimize on materials life-cycle costs.
c) Activity-based requirements and zero based budgeting would be adopted.
13 Human Resource Development (HRD)
As outlined in the Chapter-VI, HRD will constitute a key mission area. Matching of skills and qualifications
with requirement, training and motivation, through a challenging workplace environment, incentives for
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