Metro Rail News December 2016

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Centre of Excellence for Training
The LMRC Training Centre called the “Centre of
Excellence for Training” (CoET) situated at
Transport Nagar Metro Depot is the only one of
its kind in Uttar Pradesh – imparting
specialised training on Metro technology. The
fresh recruits to LMRC are given rigorous
training at this training centre. It is a role model
for all other upcoming Metros in other important
cities of the State like Kanpur, Varanasi, Meerut,
Agra and Allahabad.
In the Centre of Excellence for Training, the
candidates are imparted a formal training on
different aspects of Metro technology to handle
Metro operations. Here, fresh recruits first
undergo a foundation course theoretical
training on various subjects like the need for
Metro and its planning, overview of customer
care and public complaint, code of conduct,
standard of excellence, overview of financial
management, overview of works/contract
management, overview of safety and quality,
communication skills, ethics, motivation, English
speaking, personality development and others.
After the foundation course, they are
imparted training on technical modules like
overview of traction, overview of security
system, maintenance philosophy, overview of
train signalling system, overview of track
engineering, station management, overview of
rolling stock (Metro train), working of
Operational Control Centre (OCC), overview of
telecom, AFC and CCTV system, overview of
Environment Control System (ECS), Tunnel
Ventilation System (TVS), overview of PSI and
SCADA, discipline etc. They also receive a hands
on practical training on ‘Train Simulators’ to
gain actual feel of driving a Metro train.
Features of Rolling Stock (Metro Train)
Lucknow Metro Rolling Stocks (Metro Trains)
have the most advanced signalling and train
control system – called the Communication
Based Train Control System (CBTC) - which will
enable Metro trains to virtually operate on a
‘driverless’ mode.
Train exterior is a tribute to the cultural richness of the city of Lucknow.
Exterior livery in golden colour is inspired by the Chikankari craftsmanship.
The front shape of train shows the spirit of the fabulous Roomi Gate, Bara-Imambara & Asifi
Masjid.
Blending of black colour in front of car is inspired from the modern feel of Hazaratganj.
Low noise inside trains, wide passenger doors and inter-car gangways for easy passenger
movement.
Ergonomically designed handrail & grab handle system for easy & comfortable standing.
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