CENTRAL WORKSHOP MYSORE, KA

Gold CenTrAL wOrkshOp mysOre, kArnATAkA

About the workshop

Central Workshop, Mysuru was established in 1924 and was expanded in 1938. This workshop has been nominated for carrying out SS-1, SS-2 and SS-3 Schedules for the LHB coaches, which were started from Nov-2012 onwards. MYSS is now equipped to undertake POH of 70 BG coaches with capacities to feed the requisite spares to Mysore and Bangalore Divisions. The project of augmentation of POH facilities to enhance the out turn of coaches including LHB coaches from 70 to 80 per month at a total cost of Rs 39.22 crores, sanctioned by Railway Board, is under progress. Central Workshop, Mysuru has obtained Integrated Management System certificate comprising of ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management System), ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management System), ISO 45001:2018 (Occupational Health and Safety Management System, ISO 50001:2018 Energy Management System (EnMS) and ISO 3834-2:2005 Welding Quality Management System on 22.03.2021. Central Workshop, Mysuru was awarded with ‘Gold’ rating in GreenCo Certification by Confederation of Indian Industries (CII), Hyderabad.

Key Achievements

1. Electrical & thermal energy consumption reduced to 18.03% and 12.89% respectively. 2. On grid 500 KWP solar plant installed in workshop on 2017. Excess electricity generated fed to EB, This is saving monthly average revenue of Rs. 70,976/. 3. All conventional type ceiling fans are replaced with energy efficient BLDC fan. 4. Conventional light fittings are replaced with LED light fitting. 5. Two condemned ICF coaches were identified and modification was made as a primary school to provide an

‘NALI - KALI’ (in Kannada meaning ‘Joyful

learning’) environment for the primary school children. 6. Specific waste water disposal reduced to 45.63%. 7. Current Green belt of workshop is 60.27% which is 27.27% greater than the min. mandated green belt by CPCB. 8. Coach washing procedure has changed to reduce specific water consumption of process water and Domestic water by 45.61% and 60.44%. 9. 100 Coaches converted to NMG coach.

Released materials utilized in conventional coaches in place of new materials. Central Workshop, Mysore is first unit among all the units to achieve the GreenCo Gold rating in the South Western Railway. The GreenCo GOLD rating to Central Workshop, Mysore is testimony to our commitment and continuous endeavor towards sustainability and innovation. We are also committed towards smart development not only in overhauling of coaches and production of NMG coaches. Quality, safety and working environment sustainability is achieved by incorporating the new method of maintenance practice. Gaining the knowledge from CII federation, the workshop is aspiring to excel the performance especially in the area of environmental protection and management in the coming years.

om Prakash Shaw

Chief Workshop Manager

Innovation

y The State-run Government school is running in Mysore workshop. In order to improve the condition of school with a good study environment and to provide a more hygienic place for the children to have lunch served by Akshaya Patra

Foundation, two condemned ICF coaches were identified and a slight modification was made to provide a ‘NALI - KALI’ (in Kannada meaning ‘Joyful learning’) environment for the primary school children. The refurbishment was made by rendering voluntary service from the employees of Mysore

Workshop with a minimal expenditure of Rs. 50,000/- from the Workshop account. Instead of building a new class room for kids, Condemned coach is converted as school. This has saved the building cost of Rs. 50,00,000/-. Electrical equipment used in this coaches are released items from old coaches.

Contact: mr. d. ravishankar, Divisional Electrical Engineer Mysore, KARNATAKA Ph: 9731667451 | Email: deeshopsmyss@gmail.com

Energy Efficiency

y Specific energy consumption of Mysore workshop reduced to 12.5 % compared to the year 2019-20. This was achieved through the implementation of following project. y Conventional crane controlleris replaced with VVVF drive. y All conventional fans are replaced with BLDC fan. y Conventional lightings are replaced with energy efficient LED fittings. y Conventional welding plant replaced with the IGBT based welding plants. y 122 Nos of turbo ventilators provided to replace the exhaust fan. y 5 KWP off grid solar plant installed for the supply of Power shop. y IGBT based battery charger with regenerative loading provided in TL and AC shop.

Waste management

y Implementing scientific approach towards waste disposal at all stages identifying the primary, secondary and final disposition methods. y Hazardous waste generation reduced to 30 % compared to 2019-20. y Zero Value items collected & send to other industry to use as a raw material. y Canteen waste is converted to Bio-gas. y Air pollutants are monitored regularly and all the parameters are with in the limit.

Water Conservation

y The reduction of fresh water consumption during 2020-21 is achieved by change in coach washing procedure. y Moping done for interior of coaches instead of complete washing. y The LHB coaches received for SS2/SS3 restricted for single washing only.

recycling & recyclability

y Material released from NMG coaches using for POH of normal coaches reduced the consumption of raw material. y Raw material and consumables consumptions are evaluated critically using systematic monitoring plans. y Promoting recycling of material by supplying such materials to external agencies to make useful products. y Single use plastic given to stakeholders for manufacturing of

ECO PRO PRODUCTS. y Release rexenes are segregated and sold to Bag manufacturing industry with very reasonable price.

y The coaches received for Conversion such as NMG/ART exterior washing is completely stopped. y Roof top 35.23% and un-paved area 45.54% of total potential rain water harvested. y Sensor based flush equipment’s for toilets and urinals has been installed.