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ZONAL RAILWAY TRAINING INSTITUTE, UDAIPUR, RAJASTHAN, INDIA Over 50 years of Glorious service to the nation http://zrti.webs.com/



The journey began from....

...the campus of Bisset Institute, Ajmer, which has been there almost from 1900 AD when the Railway organisation was managed by Britishers and owned by various Princely States of India. It was named as Railway Traffic School (RTS), then.....

.....shifted to an accommodation owned by the Royal family of Mewar in 1952 AD, the present Garden Hotel and Museum of Vintage Cars, near the famous Gulab Bagh Garden, Udaipur. The nomenclature was changed to Zonal Training School(ZTS)...

.....Shifted to the present vast campus on 9th October 1956 for imparting multi disciplinary training to almost all the railwaymen of different departments.

Udaipur, the city built around glowing, blue water lakes, which reflect the green hills of Aravali ranges.

Udaipur, the Venice of the East or The City of Lakes is one of the most beautiful cities in India. Founded in 1567 by Maharana Udai Singh, it was built around three Lakes. The famous Lake Palaces that seem to rise out of Lake Pichola whisper the mood of a bygone era. It was in Udaipur the famous Maharana Pratap was born and brought up. The historic battle in 1576 between Maharana Pratap and Mughal Emperor Akbar was fought in Haldighati, which is only 40 Kms away from Udaipur.

The Zonal Railway Training Institute -

situated amidst lush greenery in a vast area of around 150 acres with its simple, but impressive arc shaped building and pleasant campus lay-out is in tune with the aesthetics of the City of Lakes.

The Zonal Training School was inaugurated by Dr.Rajendra Prasad, the first President of the Indian Republic in 1956 AD and since its inception it has been the Alma Mater of numerous railwaymen and has undergone significant developments in course contents and training methodology. The miniature Working Models of Stations and Trains available in the vast Model Room of the Centre for training the staff are also a source of attraction and knowledge to the people.

The motto of the Zonal Railway Training Institute is embodied in the words

"Sanraksha Sewa Gatiyuta"

Its main objectives are: (a) To develop proper attitudes, skills, knowledge, overall efficiency, and professional competence of the Railwaymen; (b) To develop the confidence and pride in their work and the organisation and (c) To instill the values of dedication, discipline, courtesy, team spirit and the spirit of public service through sustained systematic training.

Functions:

Basically, this Institute conducts four types of courses, viz., Initial, Promotional, Refresher and Special Courses for the staff of almost all the Departments of Railways.

Initial and Promotional courses at the induction and promotional stage are conducted for the new recruits or staff newly promoted/staff under promotion respectively to enable them to perform properly at their present or expected future jobs or the new type of jobs.

Refresher Courses: Staff connected with train operations, technical work etc. attend Refresher courses at regular prescribed periodicity so as to constantly reinforce safety consciousness, self confidence and improve their efficiency by revising the essentials and emphasizing the latest changes/modifications in rules, procedures and systems during the intervening period. More emphasis is placed on clarifying doubts, case studies, revising basic safety rules, dealing with abnormal workings and Disaster Management. Safety Camp training for Train Running and Operating Staff is also imparted.

Special Courses for some particular departments as well as multi-disciplinary courses, including Management course for the Supervisors and Information Technology are also conducted.

Competency Certificates are issued and re-validated for the nominated categories.

This Training Institute is nominated for training of Group 'A' IRTS probationary officers in the duties of ASMs and Guards. Other probationary officers also occasionally visit this Training Institute.

Officers from foreign countries are also trained at this Institute, who are sponsored through RITES, while Public and Private sector organisations like Delhi Metro, CONCOR, KRCL, Hindustan Zinc etc. also prefer this Institute for getting their staff trained in certain categories.

EMPHASIS ON DEVELOPING SAFETY, EFFICIENCY AND COURTESY IN TRAIN WORKING

Apart from thorough training in General and Subsidiary Rules, Accident Management, Accident Prevention Measures, emphasis is placed on Practical Training, including the use of Safety equipments. Trainees of long courses are also taken for conducted tours. Emphasis is also placed on developing courtesy and concern for the customer.

'FACILITIES AVAILABLE'

01	Transportation Model Room: Unique in many ways and biggest of its kind anywhere, is is located in a spacious hall. There are 18 stations incorporating single, double and quadruple line working with lower quadrant, MAUQ, and colour light signalling in Absolute & Automatic Block Systems. Models of Non-interlocked, padlocked, key locked, modified non-interlocked, standards I,II and III stations are provided. The track gauge is 4.45 cm and the track length in the Model Railway is about 3075 metre.

The movement of the engine is controlled electrically on 12 volt DC through the centre cable fixed in between the track.

Life size working block instruments are provided for running of trains under Absolute Block System of working.

Field Telephone (Electrified and Non-Electrified Sections), Emergency Train Lighting Box, Flasher Light, Blinker Light, Breathalyzer Equipment, Crank Handle and Guard's equipment are also provided in this Model Room. The Model Room is also equipped with Panel Interlocking system. Provision of Route Relay Interlocking and Data Logger is under process.

02	Mechanical Model Room: It has working Models of AVB and Air Brake Systems. An Air Brake Casnub bogie frame had also been provided. It also has working model of Braking System of Coaches. Different types of Brake Cylinders like Bogie mounted Cylinder, Floor mounted Cylinder, Vacuum Cylinder and various components and Air Brake systems are also available.

03	Engineering Model Rooms: Engineering Model Room consisting of various Models and Charts covering different aspects of permanent way, and bridge engineering is one of the most interesting Model Rooms. This Model Room also has Hydraulic Track Jack, Hydraulic Sleeper Spacer, Toe Load measuring device, Hydraulic Double Action Weld Trimmer, Hydraulic Rail Tensor, Rail Hole Drilling Machine, Rail Grinding Machine etc. A separate Model Room for Engineering (Works) has been commissioned recently.

04	Commercial Model Room: This contains the samples of packing of various type of commodities offered for transport in the railways, detailed exhibition of passenger tickets and passes, various minerals which are offered to railways for their transport, model of booking window, tickets, ticket tubes, weighing machine, dating machine, travelling cash safe, replica of wagon door illustrating correct securing by bolts, rivets dunnage and labelling, self printing ticket machines etc.etc. A Non-Cash Passenger Reservation System has also been commissioned recently.

05	Electrical Model Room: It shows the belt driven generation of electricity both for the lighting of coaches and charging coach batteries. It also consists of various cut models of batteries used on Indian Railway for train lighting. Details of electric wiring technique used while wiring the passenger coaches of different classes are also exhibited. A separate room shows the models and scheme of general lighting of stations and colonies, development of lamps, dissected parts of various electrical instruments etc. A working model of OHE Isolator Switch is also available to train operating staff.

06	Outdoor Demonstration Yard: There is a P.Way Demonstration Yard having Metre and Broad Gauge Tracks with Curves, Points, Gates, Lever-frames, Signals etc. to facilitate outdoor practical demonstration.

07	Computer Centre: The Institute has a Computer Centre with LAN, and Railnet connectivity, which is being extensively used for imparting training and other works of this Institute

08	Multimedia Projectors/Computers in the Class Rooms: Presently the Institute has 30 Multimedia Projectors. These Projectors are being used extensively for making the training paperless and more effective. The Class Rooms are also equipped with Computers, OHPs and White Boards.

09	Library: The Library is having more than 10,500 Books, around 20 Magazines & Periodicals and 10 News Papers, including one in Gujarati. In addition, there are 10,000 Books of Tariffs and Manuals in   the Stores, which are issued course-wise to the trainees for reference and guidance.

10	Chart Gallery: To make the average railwaymen well conversant with social, cultural, geographical, historical and other developments of the mankind in general and our national heritage in particular, a Chart Gallery is provided in the Training Centre's Library. Besides, there are some Demonstration/Practice Rooms like different Block Model Rooms, First Aid Room etc.

11	Museum: Indian Railways have an interesting past and in order to have a glimpse of some of the historical aspects, certain exhibits have been collected and kept on display for the benefit of railwaymen, common people and tourists. Presently, due to lack of space, the Museum is being re-arranged in the Gallery leading to Library & Reading Room, where Charts are displayed.

12	Class Rooms/Block Rooms: It has well equipped 36 Class Rooms. It also has 4 Block Rooms. A new Block Proving by Axle Counter on single line has been inaugurated recently.

13	Hostels: There are seven Hostel blocks. Five are double storied [with capacity of 36 rooms each] without attached Bath Rooms. Hostel No.1 meant for Officers has 14 Rooms with attached Bath Rooms. A separate Hostel for ladies having 16 double bedded rooms with attached bath rooms has been inaugurated recently. These Hostels can accommodate 696 trainees. Average number of trainees per day is about 500, but on many days, the number goes beyond 700 too.

14	Recreation Rooms (Three+one): One Recreation Room with T.V., Reading and Indoor Games facilities is available in the Hostel No.2. Another Recreation Room with T.V. and Indoor Games is available for officer trainees in Hostel No.1. A separate Recreation Room is there for ladies. One more has been added in Hostel No.6.

15	Messing Arrangements: The Mess is managed by the Mess Management Committee, the members of which consist of trainee representatives, staff, trade union office bearers and all officers. Wholesome food is arranged within the amount fixed for each trainee by the Head Quarter Office. Sub-committees look after the purchase, preparation etc. All the employees in the Mess are non-railway.

16	Canteen: There is a subsidised Canteen. Besides tea and snacks, the canteen supplies stationery and other items of general use required by the trainees and staff at moderate rates. 17	Sports & Recreation Club: Games, Sports and other extra curricular activities are organised by the Committee of SRC consisting of trainees, staff and officers. This Institute has good facilities for various Games, both Indoor and Outdoor. Indoor Badminton Hall and Gymnasium are also available. A new Gymnasium with modern equipments at a cost of Rs.6.50 Lacs (approx) sanctioned by the Minister for Railways has been inaugurated during Golden Jubilee Celebrations.

Play Grounds/Courts for Cricket, Foot Ball, Hockey, Badminton, Tennis, Basket Ball, Volley Ball etc. are available in this Institute. These facilities are made available to trainees, staff and their family members.

Competitive matches and various sports and cultural events are arranged by Sports & Recreation Club on occasions like Railway Week, Institute’s Foundation Day, Republic Day, Independence Day, Teacher's Day etc., in addition to regular cultural programmes almost every month for the benefit of trainees, staff and their family members.

18	Auditorium: There is an auditorium having a seating capacity of around 1,000. This is being used for various activities like daily Morning Assembly, Seminars, Debates, Samwads, Extempore, Quiz, Dramas on Safety and other subjects & various other competitions and cultural programmes and other functions regularly.

19	This Institute also has a Conference Hall equipped with Table Mics, which could accommodate around 60 participants at a time in addition to a Meeting Hall with a capacity of approx. 30. The Examination Hall has the capacity to accommodate around 100 examinees at a time.

20	Dispensary: The Dispensary, headed by a Sr.DMO, is provided in the campus, to look after the health and hygiene problems of trainees, staff and their family members.

21	Training Improvement Group: This forum provides all the Instructors a platform for discussing threadbare all the aspects of training. It organises various activities like Seminars, Debates, Quiz contests, Extempore speeches, Slogan/Caption contests etc. This forum also undertakes the review of the existing/new rules and suggests modifications wherever considered necessary with special emphasis on safety. The entire syllabus for various training courses is reviewed by this forum only. It immensely helps in clarifying various doubts and standardising teaching contents.

22	Environment Improvement Committee: This Committee is mainly responsible for plantation and beautification of the campus. Protection of existing plants, removal of Vilayati Babool, Ghazar Ghas and other unwanted shrubs is another major work. This Committee has done a commendable job by removing the Vilayati Babool and Ghazar Ghas from the campus. In the recent years, more than 5,000 saplings have been planted and are being grown with regular monitoring.

23	First Aid Training is imparted to the entire Initial and other trainees as prescribed.

24	Gardens: The Institute has well designed gardens. The main garden has been developed and maintained beautifully. A Pakka Path Way has also been constructed to add to its beauty and remove the maintenance burden.

25	Helipad: VVIPs like President, Vice President, Prime Minister and other highest dignitaries land in the campus of the Institute, whenever they visit Udaipur.