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Computerization of Civil Engg . Dept. in Indian Railway. By P.Barapatre CE/TM/CR. Introduction. most powerful tool Computerization on I. Rly started in late 60s Many applications such as Passenger Revenue Goods Accounting Financial management, operational statistics etc.
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Computerization of Civil Engg. Dept. in Indian Railway By P.Barapatre CE/TM/CR
Introduction • most powerful tool • Computerization on I. Rly started in late 60s • Many applications such as • Passenger Revenue • Goods Accounting • Financial management, • operational statistics etc.
Introduction • VII th plan (1985-90) • third and fourth generations computer system introduced • Computerisation was not only strengthened in Zonal Rly and production units but also introduced in Divisions • Many new areas such as PRS FOIs etc. were also initiated
nodal Directorate • C& IS is a nodal Directorate for implementation of all projects on Indian Railways, such as • Development of norms, standards, maintenance manuals etc. • Preparation of IT plan for Indian Railways • Coordinating training effort in IT areas
Projects handled by C & IS Dte. • Passenger Reservation system (PRS) including web enabling • Freight operations information system (FOIS) including web enabling. • Unreserved Ticketing system (UTS). • National Train Enquiry system (NTESW) including web enabling. • Coaching Refund computerization.
Projects handled by C & IS Dte. • Season & Mobil Ticketing system computerization • Parcel offices computerization • Data warehousing for PRS. • Claims office computerization • Workshop computerization. • Store computerization. • Hospital Management system etc.
Computerisation in Civil Engg. • Poor Penetration of computerization • IRICEN’s Contribution is commendable • codes & manuals • technical books & reports • circulars • Drawings • in house program etc.
Track Management system • Introduced in 26 divn of Rly during late 90s • Versatile computer software • Provides various management information systems (MIS), to help in • Decision Making regarding maintenance and up-gradation of track • It has got 21 modules
PROBLEM IN IMPLEMENTATION. • Given to selected subdivisions, under the control of AEN only • No connectivity of the AEN’s computer with that of the Division or Headquarter • There was no compatibility of the output of TRC run • Output of OMS is not available in soft format, which can directly be read by the software
PROBLEM IN IMPLEMENTATION. • There was no connectivity between the AEN and the PWI unit • There was a time lag ranging from few days few months between the date of inspection • Training was also inadequate for implementation
Suggestions • Formation of Task force • User friendly S/W • Proper infrasture • Compatibility • Training • Inspection schedule • Quality of inspection
Suggestions • Mechanization • MMU • Identification 0f Problem
Conclusion : • urgent need of various management information systems • Effective implementation