General Manager, Central Railway inaugurates New Digital Asset Management Systems - Sugamrail & Rail-Earth Digital Applications

Dharam Veer Meena, General Manager, Central Railway inaugurated the & Rail-Earth- two digital applications for Asset Management recently.

The applications have been developed inhouse and launched by the Electrical Department under the guidance of Anoop Kumar Agarwal, Principal Chief Electrical Engineer, Central Railway as part of Central Railways move to modernize operations. These applications will replace traditional, paper-based processes with a centralized, data-driven approach to asset management, enhancing safety and reliability across the railway network.

Prateek Goswami, Additional General Manager,Anoop Kumar Agarwal, Principal Chief Electrical Engineer, Principal Head of Departments and Senior Officers of Central Railway were also present.

Brief Sugamrail and Rail Earth

Sugamrail: For Lifts and Escalators

Sugamrail is a comprehensive Asset Management System designed for the maintenance and failure analysis of escalators and lifts. The platform is fully paperless, digitizing maintenance schedules and inspection reports.

Proactive Maintenance: The system sends alerts for frequent failures and when maintenance due dates are missed, ensuring timely attention and high compliance.

Performance Insight: It provides detailed, asset-wise, and cause-wise failure analysis. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) and Maintenance Compliance Rate are used to assess asset reliability.

Centralized Monitoring: A role-based access control system allows real-time monitoring of asset status (Critical, Needs Attention, Healthy) at all levels, from depots to headquarters.

The Sugamrail application offers several benefits, including

Enhanced Passenger Experience:Sugamrail ensures smooth and continuous operation of escalators and lifts, providing a convenient and hassle-free experience for passengers, especially senior citizens, sick persons, pregnant women, and physically challenged individuals.

Reduced Breakdowns: Regular monitoring through Sugamrail helps identify potential issues, reducing the likelihood of breakdowns and ensuring timely maintenance.

Quick Troubleshooting: In the event of a breakdown, Sugamrail facilitates quick troubleshooting and restoration of escalators and lifts, minimizing downtime and inconvenience to passengers.

Improved Maintenance: The application enables proactive maintenance, allowing for scheduled repairs and reducing the risk of unexpected failures.

Increased Accessibility: By ensuring the reliable operation of escalators and lifts, Sugamrail promotes accessibility and inclusivity for all passengers, particularly those with mobility challenges.

Overall, Sugamrail contributes to a more efficient, reliable, and passenger-friendly railway system.

Rail-Earth: For Electrical Earthing Pits

Rail-Earth transforms the management of the railways electrical earthing pits from a manual to a centralized, data-driven operation. Each pit is assigned a unique serial number, providing staff with easy access to information including location, connected assets, and inspection history.

Safety Alerts: The application provides immediate alerts for unhealthy pits (resistance 5), overdue inspections, and pits that have never been checked.

Streamlined Reporting: It facilitates efficient planning and reporting, including the mandatory Pre-Monsoon Compliance Report, ensuring timely safety checks.

Enhanced Accountability: The digital platform ensures greater accountability and a proactive approach to safety.

Rail earth offers several benefits, including

Enhanced Safety: Proper earthing eliminates the risk of electric shocks to the public and staff, ensuring a safe working environment.

Risk Reduction: Proper earthing connections reduce the risk of electrical accidents, protecting people from potential harm.

Protection of Electrical Systems: Rail earth helps prevent damage to electrical systems and equipment, reducing downtime and maintenance costs.

Compliance with Safety Standards: Implementing rail earth ensures compliance with electrical safety standards and regulations, promoting a culture of safety within the organization.

Prevention of Electrical Shocks: Rail earth ensures earthing provides a safe path for electrical currents to flow to the ground, preventing electrical shocks and ensuring the well-being of individuals.

By prioritizing rail earth , the organisation can ensure proper earthing thus,a safe and reliable electrical infrastructure, protecting both people and equipment.

Both Sugamrail and Rail-Earth mark a significant stride for Central Railways in leveraging technology to ensure operational excellence, safety, and a more reliable journey for maintaining Electrical General Assets.