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What is the full form of WAP in Indian Railways?
Disposition. Active. The Indian locomotive class WAP-1 is a class of 25 kV AC electric locomotives that was developed in 1978 by Chittaranjan Locomotive Works for Indian Railways. The model name stands for broad gauge (W), AC Current (A), Passenger traffic (P) engine, 1st generation (1).
Which technology is used by the Indian Railways for tracking of wagons?
radio-frequency identification tags (RFID)
The Indian Railways is fitting radio-frequency identification tags (RFID) in all the wagons. These tags will be used for tracking the wagons.
Which technology is used in Indian Railways for train lighting?
The Central Railway may soon adopt a modern technology called light detection and ranging (LIDAR) technology in order to detect track fractures and faults at the click of a button. The LIDAR technology will capture fractures as well as missing keys of the section.
How is technology helpful in developing railways?
New technologies such as high bandwidth systems and IP based networks are being developed for strengthening safety and security features in railways. Voice data and train control messages are critical for strong security. Advancement of ICT has developed the overall operations within railway management.
What is hog in loco?
HOG (Head-on generation) simply means that the electricity used for coaches (lighting, fans, A/C, pantry car cooking equipment etc) is generated by the locomotive. It is not related to electrification or OHE directly. In an electric loco, the power will come from the OHE.
What is hog WAP7?
Indian Railways has travelled long way since 2010 when Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW) turned out first HOG based electric loco No. 30277 (WAP7) having 2X500 KVA Hotel Load Converter installed in the locomotive,which is in regular train service since then.
What is the meaning of EOG in railway?
End on Generation
End on Generation (EOG) is the system used on fully air conditioned Rajdhani and Shatabdi trains. The system comprises two power cars per train. These are mounted inside the power car or the entire power car coach which is dedicated for these power plants.
What is LVPH coach?
The state of the art technology, called LVPH coach, is on LHB platform like other mail and express trains. LHB coaches, or Linke Hofmann Busch (LHB) coaches, are designed as per a German technology to improve train travel.
What is right station?
Key points. The eat right certification is granted by FSSAI to railway stations adhering to standard food storage and hygiene practices. The ‘Eat Right Station’ certification is awarded by FSSAI to railway stations that set benchmarks in providing safe and wholesome food to passengers.
What are the benefits of the new hog system for Railways?
HOG system is free of air and noise pollution: It would bring down yearly CO2 and NOx emissions, which are currently at 1724.6 tonnes/annum and 7.48 tonnes/annum respectively, to zero. The reduction in emissions could also help the Railways accrue carbon credits, and trade them on the international market.
What is Hog and EOG technology?
For Prelims and mains: Features and significance of HOG and EOG technologies. Context: Railway Ministry is upgrading all existing Linke Hofmann Busch (LHB) coaches with the Head on Generation (HOG) technology. Significance: This would cause the trains to become more cost-efficient and less polluting.
What is head on Generation (HOG) Technology?
What is Head on Generation (HOG) technology? The system runs the train’s ‘hotel load’ (the load of air conditioning, lights, fans, and pantry, etc.) by drawing electricity from the overhead electric lines through the pantograph.
What are Hog-fitted trains and how do they work?
The generator cars are attached to either end of the train, giving the system its name. Since the HOG-fitted trains do not require power from diesel generators at all, they only have one emergency generator car attached, instead of two regular generator cars.