the mandate to formulate and execute the sanctioned projects in a time bound manner (5 Years). The SPV for this purpose alone should be created at the earliest. To guide and monitor the SPV, a high power standing technical review committee should be set up which shall continue its work till the implementation of the project of ATP. The technical committee should have experts from Railways as well as from outside. 4.
In Metros and dedicated corridor sections like Mumbai suburban, to meet the requirements of head way less than 1.5 minutes, the Committee recommends the use of Communication Based Train Control (CBTC)” system after careful study of design margins on signaling systems.
5.
Committee recommends on creation of a “Task Force” to study the feasibility of communication back bone for IR, utilizing diverse and redundant technology to ensure highest level of availability of the networks for Safety and operational requirements.
6.
RDSO
signaling
directorate
should
be
augmented
with
comprehensive research framework in order to include work on forecasting /newer signaling and telecom technologies. 7.
On the matter of ongoing plans, IR can take suitable measures in light of above recommendations.
The Committee has proposed funds to the tune of Rs. 20,000 Crores over 5 years for advance signaling system to prevent collision and to increase line capacity. ******
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