General Manager, CORE Applauds Technological Advancements at DFCCIL’s Operation Control Centre, Prayagraj

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Prayagraj: Shri Sanjay Kumar Srivastava, General Manager, Central Organisation for  Railway Electrification (CORE), conducted an inspection of the Operation Control  Centre (OCC), DFCCIL, Prayagraj, marking his first official visit since assuming charge  at CORE, Prayagraj.  

During the inspection, Shri Srivastava thoroughly reviewed various austere and  advanced safety measures implemented in daily train operations. He interacted with  officials from Operations, Engineering, Signalling & Telecommunication, Traction and  Rolling Stock (TRS), and the Traction Power Control (TPC) team, acknowledging their  dedicated efforts in ensuring safe and efficient train movement.  

Key Technological Highlights Appreciated:  

  • Shri Srivastava was particularly impressed by the 2×25 kV traction power  system adopted by DFCCIL, which is a first-of-its-kind in Indian Railways  for freight corridors.  
  • He noted that with stations spaced approximately 30 km apart and the high  train density (10–12 freight trains running concurrently in a section), this  technology significantly reduces transmission losses and ensures seamless  power supply to moving trains.  
  • The automated sectioning and feeder control mechanisms were described  as a boon for high-speed freight movement, greatly enhancing the reliability  and throughput of operations.  

Relevance for Indian Railways’ Future Vision:  

  • Shri Srivastava remarked that DFCCIL’s successful implementation of 2×25 kV  technology can offer valuable insights for Indian Railways, especially in the  context of upcoming plans to enable train operations at speeds up to 160 km/h.  The technical know-how, infrastructure design, and operational strategies used by DFCCIL are highly relevant for future electrification and speed  enhancement projects under CORE’s purview. 

Commendation of OCC Environment and Staff Expertise:  

He lauded the expertise of DFCCIL’s staff posted at OCC-Prayagraj and praised  the professional working environment, coordination among departments, and  the role of OCC as the nerve centre of freight movement across the Eastern  Dedicated Freight Corridor. He concluded stating the environment at OCC is  highly professional and well-structured. The integration of modern technology  and the commitment of the staff towards safety and efficiency are truly  commendable.  

During Inspection , Shri Devendra Singh, Chief General Manager, Prayagraj,  Shri A B Saran, Chief General Manager (Signalling and Telecommunication) ,  Shri Vivek, Deputy General Manager (Traction and Rolling Stock) and DGM of  different departments were available during Inspection from DFCCIL and other  Railway Officers from Central Orgnisation of Railway Electrification were also  available.  

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