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1 First Prize Railways Stations Unit Profile ALLAHABAD CITY RAILWAY STATION Allahabad (Uttar Pradesh) Allahabad city railway station was established in the year 1967 and is under Varanasi division of N.E. Railway. Allahabad, one of the largest cities of eastern U.P., is situated on the confluence of River Ganges, Yamuna and the invisible Saraswati (Triveni). It has been one of the most sacred places since ancient times and was known as Prayag in earlier time. The place is considered as one of the mast sacred soul cleansing bathing destinations, important bathing fairs are Magh Mela (every year), Ardh Kumbh Mela (every sixth year), Kumbh Meal (every 12th Year). Allahabad city railway station is also known as Rambagh. The total electrical connected load of the stations is 108kW and the power supply provided by a 2 x 250 kva, 11/0.4 kv transformer substation, with a generator back up of 1 x 62.5 kva, 1x30 kva & 1 x 15 kva Diesel generating sets for emergency essential service. Energy Consumption in & Year Electricity consumed from Grid (Lakh kwh) Units generated DG Sets (Lakh kwh) Total Energy consumed (Lakh kwh) Energy Saving achieved over previous year 37.66% 261

Energy Conservation Measures 1) Replacement of existing T-12 fittings with energy efficient T5 fittings 300 nos.

32850Kwh/year. Out of these 300 nos. T-5 fittings, 224 nos. 40 W indoor T-12 FTLs have been replaced by 28 W T-5 fittings and 76 nos.

2 x 14 W T5 outdoor Fittings 28 W T5 indoor Fitting 2) Replacement of existing high wattage ceiling fans with energy efficient fans 23 nos Energy Efficient

High Wattage Ceiling Fan Low Wattage Ceiling Fan 3) Use of 30% & 70% segregation of lighting load Normally, when a train is about to arrive in station then

2 Energy Conservation Measures 1) Replacement of existing T-12 fittings with energy efficient T5 fittings 300 nos. 40 W fluorescent tube light fittings with copper ballast were replaced by energy efficient 28 W T-5 fittings having electronic ballast with approx saving of 32850Kwh/year. Out of these 300 nos. T-5 fittings, 224 nos. 40 W indoor T-12 FTLs have been replaced by 28 W T-5 fittings and 76 nos. 40 W street light FTL have been replaced by outdoor 2 x 14 W T-5 fittings. 2 x 14 W T5 outdoor Fittings 28 W T5 indoor Fitting 2) Replacement of existing high wattage ceiling fans with energy efficient fans 23 nos Energy Efficient ceiling Fans have been provided in place of high wattage ceiling Fans with approx saving of 3974Kwh/year. High Wattage Ceiling Fan Low Wattage Ceiling Fan 3) Use of 30% & 70% segregation of lighting load Normally, when a train is about to arrive in station then passenger rush is maximum requiring 100% lights to be operational but after about 15 mins. When the train has left and no train is about to arrive, platform is relatively empty giving us a window (about 7 hours per day) to reduce number of operational lights. This fact has been utilized to save energy. During such time 70% of lights are switched off through a 262

lights during nights with approx saving of 10220Kwh/year.

3 centralized switch resulting in huge energy saving with approx saving of 15560Kwh/year. 4) Use of Timer switches on in High mast tower lights High mast tower lights are controlled by timer switches according to pre-set timing switch off during non working hours and non essential lights during nights with approx saving of 10220Kwh/year. Timer switch 5) Replacement of existing electric geyser with solar water heater Solar water heaters have been provided in running room replacing electric geyser with approx saving of 1800Kwh/year. Solar Water Heater 6) Replacement of 400 W Metal Halide lamp with 250 W Metal Halide lamp 32 nos 250 W Metal Halide lamps have been provided to meet required illumination levels in place of 400 W Metal Halide lamp with approx saving of 8760 kwh/year. 263

4 Second Prize Railways Stations SABARMATI RAILWAY STATION Ahmedabad (Gujarat) Unit Profile Sabarmati Railway Station is a very important Railway Station on Ahmedabad Division under the administrative control of Western Railway zone of the Indian Railways, connecting Ahmedabad Station to Mehsana, Gandhinagar and Palanpur through Broad Gauge as well Meter Gauge railway lines. This station was inaugurated in the year 1958 and later renovated in The station gets its name from the famous Mahatma Gandhiji s Sabarmati Ashram, which is a major tourist attraction in Gujarat, is situated in the vicinity of this station. A total number of 46 pairs of BG trains including the Ahmedabad New Delhi Swarna Jayanti Rajdhani express and 6 pairs of MG trains pass through this station on daily basis. This station comprises offices such as Station Manager s/ Dy. Station Superintendent s office, Ticket Collectors, Ladies and Gents waiting halls, VIP room, PRS and Ticket booking offices, Running room and crew lobby, various passenger amenities such as tea stalls, snack bars, ATM centers of various banks etc. 264

This Sabarmati Railway Station by its virtue of location and design qualifies itself for Energy Efficient Building. A remarkable saving of 31.

5 The power supply for the station is fed from the 11 kv network of M/s Torrent Power Ltd. Through 02 nos. HT supply points with contract demands of 400 kva and 150 kva and Railway s own LT power supply network. This Sabarmati Railway Station by its virtue of location and design qualifies itself for Energy Efficient Building. A remarkable saving of % in electrical energy has been achieved in the station by adopting various energy conservation measures and vigorous monitoring of implementation system. Energy Consumption Pattern Sr. No. Energy used Units Electricity purchased Lakh kwh Self generated Lakh kwh Total Electricity Consumption Lakh kwh Energy saving Lakh kwh Saving over previous year %age Comparative Energy Consumption in Lakh Unit Specific Energy Consumption Reduction Item Connected load in kw Consumption in lakh kwh Built up area in sq mtrs Consumption per built up area in kwh/sq m Reduction over previous year % 265

Comparative specific consumption in KWH/sq meter 50 0 2012-13 2013-14 Major energy

electrical energy conservation: 1) Provision of 25 W LED fittings for Platform Lighting: 68

2) Provision of 18 W LED fittings for Platform Lighting: 40 Nos 2 x 28 W T5 fittings replaced

3) Pump operation through GSM based technology: Submersible pumps which supplies water to

6 Comparative specific consumption in KWH/sq meter Major energy conservation initiatives taken during The following initiatives have been taken for electrical energy conservation: 1) Provision of 25 W LED fittings for Platform Lighting: 68 nos. 25 W LED fittings provided at platform open area in place of 150 W MH fittings. 2) Provision of 18 W LED fittings for Platform Lighting: 40 Nos 2 x 28 W T5 fittings replaced with 18 W LED fittings. 3) Pump operation through GSM based technology: Submersible pumps which supplies water to Railway Station has been provided with GSM technology which not only controls its operation and reduces the wastage of energy but monitor the pump performances and gives feedback through SMS. 266

4) Occupancy sensors in chambers: 06 nos 360 degree occupancy sensors have been provided in Offices in

5) Replacement of Desert cooler with Centralized cooling plant Replacement of 50 nos.

timers have been provided for peripheral and street lightings which automatically control the operation of

7 4) Occupancy sensors in chambers: 06 nos 360 degree occupancy sensors have been provided in Offices in Railway Station Building and Running Room. 5) Replacement of Desert cooler with Centralized cooling plant Replacement of 50 nos. conventional Desert Coolers with 04 no AHUs in Running Room. 6) Auto control timer for lighting: 04 nos. timers have been provided for peripheral and street lightings which automatically control the operation of these lightings as per set time table. 7) Provision of Solar Geyser in Running Room: 01 no LPD solar geyser has been provided in place of 04 nos 3 KW electrical geyser in Running Room. 267

8 Certificate of Merit Railways Stations MADHUPUR RAILWAY STATION Madhupur (Jharkhand) Unit Profile Madhupur Railway station is an A category junction station in Eastern Railway. It was commissioned prior 1970 and having a built up area sqm with an airconditioned area of sqm. Total connected load of the building is 201 KW ( ) and having a contact demand of 300 kva. The power supply is provided by 2 x 300 kva, 11/0.4 kva transformer sub-station with a generator back-up of 250 kva and kva DG sets for emergency essential services. Energy consumption in & In electricity consumed from the grid was 4.28 lakhs units and units generate through DG was 4.78 lakhs units having total 9.06 units. In electricity consumed from grid was 3.3 lakh units and that of through DG set was 3.25 lakh units. Total energy consumed in this year was 6.38 lakhs units. There was a total savings of 2.68 lakhs units with respect to and this saving of units was achieved without affecting the system efficiency. Energy Conservation Measures /Energy management policy Effective energy utilization was taken as an energy management policy by the top level & according it the following efforts were made for these units saving as: a) Efforts made without expenditure: Review of use of high mast towers: Many fittings of high mast towers were made removed as it was not required. At MDP station, total 12 Nos. fittings, each 2 x 400 wattage removed. 268

Review of ACs: As ACs are measure power consuming machines. A review was carried out and AC machines were removed as per Railway Board s circular. At Madhupur station, one No AC was removed.

Lowering down of indoor T-5 fittings as office premises and removing unnecessary fittings: At station building and other offices on station the T-5 fittings were made lowered down & it was found that

Sensitizing officers & staffs to save electricity: Officers, staff were made sensitized towards energy conservation through scouts, regular seminars, energy saving slogans, banners, posters & pasting

9 Review of ACs: As ACs are measure power consuming machines. A review was carried out and AC machines were removed as per Railway Board s circular. At Madhupur station, one No AC was removed. Pumping of optimization: pumping hours were made regulated and optimized on water need basis. It has also contributed in energy saving. Lowering down of indoor T-5 fittings as office premises and removing unnecessary fittings: At station building and other offices on station the T-5 fittings were made lowered down & it was found that illumination level was increased and the same time unnecessary fittings were removed. Sensitizing officers & staffs to save electricity: Officers, staff were made sensitized towards energy conservation through scouts, regular seminars, energy saving slogans, banners, posters & pasting theme based stickers at various locations & by promoting the use of day light. b) Efforts made with expenditure: Phasing out of halogens, HPSV, metal halide & incandescent lamps: These fittings were replaced by energy efficient fittings like T-5, CFL with reflector. It resulted into a considerable amount of units saving. By ensuring the proper working of 70-30% lightings segregation at platform: The 70-30% segregation were made MANUALLY ON AND AUTOMATIC OFF. It was noticed that 30% circuit was not being made operational by concerned staff 269

even after departure of train. With this system once 70% is made ON by Station manager, it got switched off automatically after five to fifteen minutes as per setting.

10 even after departure of train. With this system once 70% is made ON by Station manager, it got switched off automatically after five to fifteen minutes as per setting. Replacing double holder indoor lights by single holder tube lights with reflector: Where 2x28 W fittings were not required, these were replaced with 1x28 W fitting. Replacement of old ceiling fans with energy efficient fans: Old ceiling fans were replaced with energy efficient ceiling fans. Replacement of glow-sign boards with retro-reflecting boards. Profile of saved units Fittings replaced by Energy Efficient fittings: Sl. Description Replaced by Nos. Wattage Reduced Units Saved (Considering 10 hrs working /Day) W HPSV/MH 1X28 W W W HPSV/MH 1X28 W W W HPSV/MH 1X28 W 6 122W X28 W 1X28 W Total AC Removal 01 nos. 1.5 ton AC removed. Considering 6 months working for 8 hrs. per day 2520 unit (approx.) saved. Others a) 25 nos. of ICL of 100W have been removed which results 9125 units (approx.) saved due to the same. b) 12 nos. of high mast tower fittings, each 2X400 watt switched off as it is not required. Hence, units (approx.) saved due to the same. 270

11 Energy Consumption The details of energy consumption is appended in tabular form SL Year Total units lakhs lakhs lakhs Bar charts (specific energy consumption year-wise) Bar chart indicating year-wise consumption is as: Specific Energy Consumption Energy Conservation Achievement Through effective energy utilization, the energy consumption during compare to was 29.58% less. In electricity consumed from the grid was 4.28 lakhs units and units generate through DG was 4.78 lakhs units having total 9.06 units. In electricity consumed from grid was 3.3 lakh units and through self generation (DG set) was 3.25 lakh units. Total energy consumed in this year was 6.38 lakhs units. Thus, there was a total savings of 2.68 lakhs units during with respect to i.e %. 271

This station handles daily passenger traffic of more than 6 lakh commuters.

12 Certificate of Merit Railways Stations ANDHERI RAILWAY STATION Mumbai (Maharashtra) Unit Profile Andheri Railway station was opened by the then Great Indian Peninsula Railway in 1928 and is one of the busiest railway station on the Western and the Harbour lines of the Mumbai Suburban Railway network under the administrative control of Western Railway zone of the Indian Railways. This station handles daily passenger traffic of more than 6 lakh commuters. Andheri railway station is also a part of the expansion of the Mumbai metro services on Versova-Anderi-Ghatkopar corridor under government's master transportation plan. It also serves long distance train network of the Indian Railways. The building comprises offices of Station Manager, Ticket Collectors and several offices of various Maintenance Departments like Electrical, Engineering, Signal & Telecommunication, Commercial, Medical, RPF, GRP, PRS & Ticket booking offices, 272

13 are also located in the station premises. It also comprises stalls, Food Plaza, ATMs of various banks etc. The Power supply to the building is fed via Railway s Traction supply network receiving 22 kv from M/s. TATA Power. It is then stepped down to 415 V, and also has stand by supply from M/s. Reliance Infra. Ltd. A remarkable saving of % in electrical energy has been achieved in the station by adopting various energy conservation measures and regular monitoring of implementation system. Energy Consumption Pattern Sr. No Energy used Units Electricity purchased Lakh kwh Self generated Lakh kwh Total Electricity Consumption Lakh kwh Energy saving Lakh kwh Saving over previous year % age Comparative Energy Consumption in Lakh Unit Total Electricity Consumption Lakh kwh Specific Energy Consumption Reduction Item Connected load in kw Consumption in lakh kwh Built up area in sq mtrs Consumption per built up area in kwh/sq m Reduction over previous year 25.89% 273

Comparative specific consumption in kwh/sq meter SEC (Consumption per built up area in kwh/sq m) 40 30 20 10 30.79 22.

14 Comparative specific consumption in kwh/sq meter SEC (Consumption per built up area in kwh/sq m) Major energy conservation initiatives taken during The following initiatives have been taken for electrical energy conservation: 1) Use of T-5 fluorescent fittings Replacement of 900 conventional 2 x 40W FTL fittings by Energy efficient 2 x 28 W T5 fittings & 350 conventional 1 x 40 W FTL fittings by Energy efficient 1 x 28W T5 fittings on Platforms & booking areas. 2) Provision of star rated Window Air conditioner units Replacement of old 2000 W Window AC units by 13 nos. BEE star rated 1750 W Window AC units. 274

15 3) Provision of star rated Split Air conditioner units Replacement of old 2700 W Split AC units by 11 nos. BEE star rated 2350 W Split AC units. 4) Use of LED flood light fittings Replacement of old 250 W Metal Halide fittings by 10 Nos 80 W LED fittings. 5) Use of star rated submersible pump sets Replacement of old centrifugal pumps by 2 nos. Star rated submersible pumps 275

Wagon repair workshop Jhansi Under North Central Railway. Workshop budget Rs Crores. Established in year 1889

Wagon repair workshop Jhansi Under North Central Railway Workshop budget Rs. 376.76 Crores Established in year 1889 Total area 3.4 lac square meter (60% covered by green plantation) Staff strength 5810