MAHARASHTRA STATE BOARD OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION
GOVERNMENT POLYTECHNIC PEN
2022- 2023
Report
on
MICRO PROJECT
Academic year: 2022 - 2023
Semester: 4th
TITLE OF PROJECT
Study of maintenance of railway track
Program: Civil Engineering program Code: 4I
Course: RBE Course code: 22403
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MAHARASHTRA STATE BOARD OF
TECHNICAL EDUCATION
Certificate
This is to certify that following student of SECOND YEAR CIVIL
ENGINEERING completed the project work on “Study of maintenance of
railway track fulfillment and academic requirement for diploma in civil
engineering as prescribed by MSBTE.
Sr.. NAME OF STUDENT ROLL NO.
1) Abhay Vasant Peravi 2140
2) Vibhas Anant Shinde 2141
Project Guide head of the Department
Ms. Swapna Chorey Mr. Rajesh Padhye
principal
Dr. S. S. Bhamare
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ACKNOWLEDGEMEMT
It is with profoundly sense of gratitude that we acknowledge from our
guide Ms. Swapna Chorey. has been guide in the true sense of word a guide
who satisfaction from our word & progress.
We are highly obliged to Mr. Rajesh Padhye head of civil
Department for aberrance & good co-operation given to us fur bringing this
project to almost standard.
We are grateful to our principal Dr. S. S. Bhamare for proceeding
acknowledgement to us in the connection of this project concluding. We
appreciate the assistance of all staff that helps us in for their sincere& obliging
help to make our project successfully.
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BRIEF INFORMATION ABOUT MICROPROJECT:
Railway track maintenance and renewal are vital for railway safety, train
punctuality, and travel comfort. Therefore, having cost-effective maintenance is
critical in managing railway infrastructure assets. There has been a considerable
amount of research performed on mathematical and decision support models for
improving the application of railway track maintenance planning and
scheduling. This article reviews the literature in decision support models for
railway track maintenance planning and scheduling and transforms the results
into a problem taxonomy. Furthermore, the article discusses current approaches
in optimising maintenance planning and scheduling, research trends, and
possible gaps in the related decision-making models.
Aim of this micro project:
This micro project help to understand Study of maintenance of railway
track
Course outcomes:
Understand Study of maintenance of railway track
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Sr. Name of Group
Activity Start date Due date
No. members
1 Divide the work for students 22/02/23 25/02/23 All group
members
2 Collection of information 27/02/23 27/02/23 All group
members
3 Make a notes for project 01/03/23 05/03/23 Abhay Vasant
Peravi
4 All Project typing 07/03/23 09/03/23 Vibhas Anant
Shinde
5 Check from teacher. 10/03/23 14/03/23 All group
members
6. Make corrections suggested by 15/03/23 17/03/23 Abhay Vasant
teachers. Peravi
7. Make a final report for projects 18/03/23 20/03/23 Vibhas Anant
Shinde
8. Final Submission Date 22/03/23 28/03/23 All team
members
Resources required:
Sr. No. Name of the resources/material Specification Qty
1. Internet to Search Board Band 1
2. Books - 1
3 Papers A4 Size 15
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Theory
Definition of Track Maintenance
It is the overhauling of track periodically with the object of restoring it to its best
possible condition in which it can serve all the requirements of a good track.
Need of Track Maintenance
1. Due to the constant movement of heavy and high-speed trains, the packing
under the sleepers becomes loose and track geometry gets disturbed. The
gauge, alignment, and longitudinal as well as cross levels of the track thus get
affected adversely.
2. Due to the vibrations and impact of high-speed trains, the fittings of
The track come undone and there is heavy wear and tear of the track
And its components.
3. The track and its components get worn out as a result typical climatic
conditions.
Advantages of Track Maintenance
Life Time of track increases.
Reduces operational costs and fuel consumption up to 20-30%
Provides safe and smooth running of trains.
Gives pleasant ride to passengers without giving any noisy sounds.
Higher speed of trains is achieved.
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Annual Programme of Regular Track Maintenances
Different Systems of Track Maintenance
1. Conventional System of Track Maintenance
2. 2. 3-Tier System of Track Maintenance
In India Conventional system of track maintenance is adopted. We will discuss
about it.
Through Packing (Conventional Beater Packing)
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The length track opened in day should not be more than the efficient
maintenance to be done to that track at the end of the day.
It consists the following operations in sequence
A) Opening of the road.
b) Examination of rails, sleepers and fastenings.
c) Squaring of sleepers.
d) Slewing of track to correct alignment.
e) Gauging.
f)Packing of sleepers.
g) Boxing of ballast section and tidying.
a)Opening of the road
> Ballast should be opened on either sides of rail seats, depth upto 50 mm
>They should not disturb cores under sleeper.
Opening length on either sides is different for different
gauges
It is done with the help of shovels and powrahs
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b)Examination of Rails, Sleepers and Fastenings
Rails should be checked for wear and tear, corrosion, Cracks at rail
Joints, cracks at ends.
Sleepers condition at rail seats
Check for loose Fastenings and fittings.
C) Squaring of Sleepers
Gauge variations and kinks inevitably Results from sleepers getting out of
square.
It is done by planting the crow bars firmly against the sleeper and pushing
it
(d) Slewing of Track to Correct Alignment
It is to ensure the correct alignment of track.
It will be checked for alignment from a distance 25-30 metres.
e) Gauging
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It is to maintain uniform gauge distance. For B.G. 1676 mm, M.G. 1000
mm and 762 mm for N.G
It is done only if the sleepers are truly square.
Because of aging and different conditions of sleeper it is not Possible to
maintain exact gauge distance.
(f) Packing of sleepers
It is to check whether each sleeper is fixed firmly and uniformly with the
ballast.
It is done with respect of one fixed sleeper to others.
Each sleeper should be packed at a time by 4 members.
After packing they will be blown by a wooden mallet. A hollow sound
will indicate defective packing
Conventional System of Track Maintenance
Track Maintenance by Machines
3.Measured Shovel Packing
Systematic Overhauling
(a) Shallow screening and making up of ballast.
(b) All items attended to, while doing through packing
(c) Making up the cess.
Deep Screening of Ballastq
Lubrication of Joints
Picking up Slacks
Using of Bio Toilets
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Conclusion
From this topic I came to know that track maintenance is essential for safe,
economic and smooth running of a rail. Indian Railways is taking special care
about track maintenance, introducing new ideas to do track maintenance more
efficiently.
Skill Developed:
QOur Leadership developed when we work for micro project with our team
members.
Reference
http://tsurbandashboard.in/online_applications/2.List-of-documents-to-
befurnished-along-with-building-application.pdf
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Signature
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