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Problems of change of gauge Inconvenience of passengers • Climbing stairs and foot over bridges • Getting accommodation in the new compartments • Missing connections of the new trains in case the old train is late • Harrasment by coolies • Difficulty in movement of luggage • Unertainity and delay in reaching the destination
Problems of change of gauge Difficulty in transhipment of goods • Damage to goods during transhipment • Considerable delay in receipts of goods at the destination station • Theft or misplacement of goods during transhipment and claims arising out of that • Non availability of adequate and specialised transhipment labour and the staff problems particularly during strikes etc
Problems of change of gauge Inefficient use of rolling stock • As wagons have to move empty in one direction to the transhipment point, wagons are not fully utilised • Similarly idle wagons of one gauge cannot be moved on the other gauge Hinderance to fast movement of goods and Passenger traffic • Due to change in gauge, the traffic cannot move fast and this becomes big problem particularly at the time to emergency like war, floods, accidents etc
Problems of change of gauge Additional facilities at stations and yards • Provision of costly sheds and additional facilities are required for handling large volume of goods at transhipment points. • Duplicate equipments and facilities have to be provided for both gauges like yards, platforms etc. at transhipment points.
Problems of change of gauge Difficulties in balanced Economic growth • There is balanced economic growth because of different gauges • The industries existing on MG/NG can not send their goods economically and efficiently to areas being served by BG stations
Problems of change of gauge Difficulties in future gauge conversion projects • It becomes quite difficult and it requires enormous effort to widen the existing track subsequently • The change of gauge involves heavy civil Engg. Works like widening of embankment, widening of bridges & tunnels as well as widening of track • Additionally wider rolling stock is also required because of wider track • During the gauge conversion period, there are operational problems also as the traffic has to be slowed down and may even be suspended for certain period, to execute the work.
Uni-Gauge policy of Indian Railways • The problems of having multi gauges in a country have already been discussed in previous para • This multi gauge system is not only costly and cumbersome, but also causes serious bottlenecks in efficient operation of Railways and provides hinderance in balanced development o the country
Uni-Gauge policy of Indian Railways • Indian Railway therefore took a bold decision in 1992 to get rid off multi gauge system and follow a Uni-gauge policy of adopting uniformly Broad gauge(1676 mm) on its system • Uni gauge system will be highly benefical to the Rail users, Railway administration as well as to the Nation as indicated below
Benefits of adopting B.G.(1676 mm) as Uniform Gauge No transport bottlenecks • There will be no Transport bottlenecks after a uniform gauge is adopted and this will result in improved operational efficiency resulting in fast movement of goods and passengers. No transhipment hazards • There will no hazards of transhipment and as such there will be no delays no damage to goods, no inconvenience to passengers for transfer from one train to another train.
Benefits of adopting B.G.(1676 mm) as Uniform Gauge Provisions of alternate routes • By uni-gauge policy, alternate routes will be available for free movement of traffic and there will be less pressure on existing B.G. net work • This is expected to result in long haul road traffic reverting to Railways. Better turn round • There will be better turn round of wagons and locomotives and their usage will improve the operating ratio of the railway system as a whole and immense benefits will flow to the community at large.
Benefits of adopting B.G.(1676 mm) as Uniform Gauge Improved utlisation of track • There will be improved utlisation of track and reduction in working expenses of the railway Balanced economic growth • The areas presently served by M.G would receive an additional fillip and this will lead to removal of regional disparities and help in balanced economic growth
Benefits of adopting B.G.(1676 mm) as Uniform Gauge No multiple tracking works • The uni gauge project will eliminate need for some of the traffic facilities and multiple tracking works, which will offset to certain extent the cost of gauge conversions Better transport infra-structure • Some of the areas served by M.G. have the potential for becoming highly industrialised and skilled man power is also available • The uni gauge policy will help in providing these areas a better transportation infrastructure
Benefits of adopting B.G.(1676 mm) as Uniform Gauge Boosting Investor’s confidence • With liberalisation of economic policy, Uni gauge project of Indian Railways has played a significant role. • It will help in boosting investor’s confidence that their goods will distributed throughout the country in time and without any hinderance • This will also help in setting up of Industries in areas not yet exploited because of lack of infrastructure facilities
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  • 2. Problems of change of gauge Inconvenience of passengers • Climbing stairs and foot over bridges • Getting accommodation in the new compartments • Missing connections of the new trains in case the old train is late • Harrasment by coolies • Difficulty in movement of luggage • Unertainity and delay in reaching the destination
  • 3. Problems of change of gauge Difficulty in transhipment of goods • Damage to goods during transhipment • Considerable delay in receipts of goods at the destination station • Theft or misplacement of goods during transhipment and claims arising out of that • Non availability of adequate and specialised transhipment labour and the staff problems particularly during strikes etc
  • 4. Problems of change of gauge Inefficient use of rolling stock • As wagons have to move empty in one direction to the transhipment point, wagons are not fully utilised • Similarly idle wagons of one gauge cannot be moved on the other gauge Hinderance to fast movement of goods and Passenger traffic • Due to change in gauge, the traffic cannot move fast and this becomes big problem particularly at the time to emergency like war, floods, accidents etc
  • 5. Problems of change of gauge Additional facilities at stations and yards • Provision of costly sheds and additional facilities are required for handling large volume of goods at transhipment points. • Duplicate equipments and facilities have to be provided for both gauges like yards, platforms etc. at transhipment points.
  • 6. Problems of change of gauge Difficulties in balanced Economic growth • There is balanced economic growth because of different gauges • The industries existing on MG/NG can not send their goods economically and efficiently to areas being served by BG stations
  • 7. Problems of change of gauge Difficulties in future gauge conversion projects • It becomes quite difficult and it requires enormous effort to widen the existing track subsequently • The change of gauge involves heavy civil Engg. Works like widening of embankment, widening of bridges & tunnels as well as widening of track • Additionally wider rolling stock is also required because of wider track • During the gauge conversion period, there are operational problems also as the traffic has to be slowed down and may even be suspended for certain period, to execute the work.
  • 8. Uni-Gauge policy of Indian Railways • The problems of having multi gauges in a country have already been discussed in previous para • This multi gauge system is not only costly and cumbersome, but also causes serious bottlenecks in efficient operation of Railways and provides hinderance in balanced development o the country
  • 9. Uni-Gauge policy of Indian Railways • Indian Railway therefore took a bold decision in 1992 to get rid off multi gauge system and follow a Uni-gauge policy of adopting uniformly Broad gauge(1676 mm) on its system • Uni gauge system will be highly benefical to the Rail users, Railway administration as well as to the Nation as indicated below
  • 10. Benefits of adopting B.G.(1676 mm) as Uniform Gauge No transport bottlenecks • There will be no Transport bottlenecks after a uniform gauge is adopted and this will result in improved operational efficiency resulting in fast movement of goods and passengers. No transhipment hazards • There will no hazards of transhipment and as such there will be no delays no damage to goods, no inconvenience to passengers for transfer from one train to another train.
  • 11. Benefits of adopting B.G.(1676 mm) as Uniform Gauge Provisions of alternate routes • By uni-gauge policy, alternate routes will be available for free movement of traffic and there will be less pressure on existing B.G. net work • This is expected to result in long haul road traffic reverting to Railways. Better turn round • There will be better turn round of wagons and locomotives and their usage will improve the operating ratio of the railway system as a whole and immense benefits will flow to the community at large.
  • 12. Benefits of adopting B.G.(1676 mm) as Uniform Gauge Improved utlisation of track • There will be improved utlisation of track and reduction in working expenses of the railway Balanced economic growth • The areas presently served by M.G would receive an additional fillip and this will lead to removal of regional disparities and help in balanced economic growth
  • 13. Benefits of adopting B.G.(1676 mm) as Uniform Gauge No multiple tracking works • The uni gauge project will eliminate need for some of the traffic facilities and multiple tracking works, which will offset to certain extent the cost of gauge conversions Better transport infra-structure • Some of the areas served by M.G. have the potential for becoming highly industrialised and skilled man power is also available • The uni gauge policy will help in providing these areas a better transportation infrastructure
  • 14. Benefits of adopting B.G.(1676 mm) as Uniform Gauge Boosting Investor’s confidence • With liberalisation of economic policy, Uni gauge project of Indian Railways has played a significant role. • It will help in boosting investor’s confidence that their goods will distributed throughout the country in time and without any hinderance • This will also help in setting up of Industries in areas not yet exploited because of lack of infrastructure facilities