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SIGNAL & TELECOMMUNICATION DEPARTMENT
SOUTH COAST RAILWAY
VISAKHAPATNAM
Role
The Signal & Telecommunication (S&T) Department plays a vital role in ensuring the safe and punctual running of trains at the maximum permissible speed and the productive utilization of track, rolling stock (coaches and wagons), locomotives, and manpower deployed in train operations. This is achieved by maintaining the availability of signalling and communication systems round the clock (24×7).
The department is also responsible for the provision and maintenance of KAVACH and contributes to passenger security and satisfaction through Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based surveillance systems and audio-visual passenger information systems at stations.
The detailed roles of the department in the fields of Signalling and Telecommunication are as follows:
Signalling
- Provision and maintenance of train movement control systems at stations and between stations for safe and punctual train operations.
- Optimum utilization of line capacity.
- Manufacturing of specified signalling items in workshops.
- In-house training of staff and supervisors.
Telecommunication
- Provision and maintenance of Passenger Information Systems (Train Information Boards, Coach Guidance Systems, and Public Address Systems).
- Provision and maintenance of Video Surveillance Systems at stations, ticket counters, and reservation counters to enhance passenger security.
- Provision and maintenance of telecommunication infrastructure for:
- Voice and data communication among offices and work centres.
- Wireless communication between Drivers, Guards, and Station Masters.
- Accident-site communication through satellite systems.
- Passenger Reservation System (PRS).
- Unreserved Ticketing System (UTS).
- Freight Operations Information System (FOIS).
- Parcel Management System (PMS).
- Crew Management System (CMS).
- Coaching Operations Information System (COIS).
- Railways Corporate Wide Information System (RAILNET).
- Free Wi-Fi internet facilities at stations.
- Voice and data communication among offices and work centres.
Organisation
|
Designation |
Role |
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Principal Chief Signal & Telecommunication Engineer (PCSTE) |
Head of the S&T Department in the Zonal Railway |
|
Chief Signal Engineer (CSE) |
Assists PCSTE on signalling policy matters |
|
Chief Communication Engineer (CCE) |
Assists PCSTE on telecommunication policy matters |
|
Chief Signal & Telecommunication Engineer (Planning) |
Assists in signalling plans, design and drawings |
|
Chief Signal & Telecommunication Engineer (Projects) |
Handles execution of signalling project works |
|
Chief Signal & Telecommunication Engineer (Construction) |
Handles execution of construction works |
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Senior Divisional Signal & Telecommunication Engineers (Sr. DSTEs) |
Head divisional S&T operations |
|
Dy. Chief Signal & Telecommunication Engineers (Dy. CSTEs) |
Field unit heads for S&T operations |
Organisation Chart
Brief Achievements
|
S.N |
Achievement |
|
1 |
Electronic Interlocking: Electronic Interlocking implemented at key stations across SCoR jurisdiction, enhancing signal reliability and reducing maintenance downtime. |
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2 |
Kavach Coverage Expansion: Expansion of Kavach (ATP) coverage progressing across SCoR routes, improving train collision prevention and safety standards. |
Current On-hand Assignments
|
S.N |
Assignment |
Details |
|
1 |
SCoR HQ Data Migration |
Migration of all S&T data and systems to the newly established South Coast Railway Headquarters infrastructure. |
|
2 |
Automatic Signalling Projects |
Implementation of Automatic Block Signalling (ABS) on identified sections to enhance line capacity and train frequency. |