Electrical Engineering

Final
Location Survey for Proposed Gauge Conversion (BG) for Nagbhir ‐ Itwari NG Line (Including Proposed Rail Connectivity from
Umrer BG Yard to Existing WCL Yard at Umrer) with Electrification
Detailed Project Report

CHAPTER 7 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
Fig. 7.1 AC Electric Locomotive
7.0 Introduction
This chapter deals with the Electric Traction system and other electrical installations pertaining to
General Electrical Services that include power supply arrangement for stations, signaling system,
residential quarters and other service buildings in the railway network. Required modification to
existing power supply installations, HT/LT power line networks crossing the proposed Railway
alignment is also included in the scope.
The traction power supply system is the railway electrical distribution network used to provide
electrical power to electric trains, which comprises of Traction Substation (TSS), Sectioning Post
(SP) and Sub-sectioning and Paralleling Posts (SSP) in addition to connections to the overhead
contact line or OHE and to the traction return and grounding system. Entire system for traction
power supply shall be controlled by “Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System” (SCADA)
from a centralized Remote-Control Center (RCC) at Nagpur. The traction electrification system is
therefore combination of the Traction Power Supply, OHE and SCADA system.
7.1 Design System Adopted

The Indian Railways have more than 630,000 KMs of Tracks and most are electrified with 25 kV
50Hz AC single phase system except for Katni-Bina and Bilaspur-Katni section which is electrified
with 2x25 kV traction system. All other electrified routes adopt uniform designs of 25 kV AC
single phase Electrification, for which standard Design, Drawings and Specifications developed by
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Final Location Survey for Proposed Gauge Conversion (BG) for Nagbhir ‐ Itwari NG Line (Including Proposed Rail Connectivity from

RDSO exist. Railway route on the either end of the section that is at Nagbhir and Itwari end is
already electrified with conventional 25 KV AC single phase traction system.
It is appropriate to mention here that track for NAB-ITR section is being designed for speed
potential of 160 kmph for passenger traffic and 100 kmph for goods traffic. Therefore conventional
25 kV AC traction system is quite suitable for operation at the proposed operational speeds.
In 2 x 25 kV traction system, Traction transformers of higher capacity (Scott connected 50kV

Secondary) are employed and a feeder is run through-and-through with Auto Transformer at an
interval of 10 – 15 kms, which increases the overall capital cost of Electric Traction system by
about 50to 60% as compared to the 25 KV conventional AC Traction system in vogue. Therefore,
from proposed traffic density point of view, it is un-economical to adopt 2 x 25 kV systems for
Nagbhir – Itwari Broad gauge section as the rate of return will be remarkably less.
Hence the Traction System designs with 25 kV 50 Hz AC without Booster Transformers along with
Simple Polygonal Overhead Equipment (OHE) is proposed to be adopted for Naghbir–Itwari broad
gauge section. Complete Traction System shall be compliant to latest RDSO standards and
guidelines for 25 KV AC Single Phase traction system.
7.2 Design of Power Supply System
7.2.1 General
Even though either end stations i.e. Nagbhir and Itwari are electrified with 25 KV AC traction
system with Traction sub-stations located at Nagbhir and Kanhan, the same supply is insufficient to
cater the traction and other general power supply requirements of proposed section between
Nagbhir and Itwari. Therefore it is necessary to provide new 2 nos. Traction Sub-stations between
Nagbhir and Itwari for which it is imperative to obtain Extra High Tension (EHT) supply of 220 KV
or 132 KV for Railway’s Traction Sub-station through outsource.
Accordingly, it is proposed to avail 220/132 kV AC two phase double circuit supply from
Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company (MSETCL) from nearest possible EHT power
supply point which shall be stepped down to 25 KV AC single phase by installing 132-220/25 kV
Traction Transformers and will be fed to overhead equipment (OHE) installed over the BG track.As
per the design parameters, Neutral section shall be provided at Sectioning Post (SP) in between the
two adjacent substations to separate the feeds to avoid phase to phase short circuit while negotiating
the train pantograph. All the traction substations shall be provided with PTFE neutral section in
front of TSS to facilitate independent use of both the traction transformer at TSS. Sub-sectioning
and Paralleling posts (SSPs) shall be provided in between TSS and SP to further sectionalize the
overhead equipment.
7.2.2 Traction Transformer Capacity Calculations
Capacity of the Traction Transformer has been calculated based on the traffic projection and
optimum utilization of the line capacity. Traffic projections as indicated in the “Traffic Study and
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Financial Analysis for Nagpur-Nagbhir gauge Conversion” submitted by M/s KITCO Limited
suggests that there will be movement of 10 rakes each of loaded and empty per day (Total 20) and 4
passenger trains per day in each direction (Total 8). Extracts of the report for Goods rakes per day
from various loading points through this line are depicted below.
Table 7.1 - Goods Traffic Forecast
Based on the traffic projection above, peak power requirement works out to 30 MVA if the entire
load of 28 trains as mentioned above is distributed uniformly over a period of one day (24 Hours) at
the headway of 50 minutes as indicated below.
Table 7.2 - Traction Power Requirement
POWER REQUIREMENT CALCULATIONS FOR TRACTION SUBSTATION
KWH/000
SPECIFIC ENERGY CONSUMPTION GOODS 11 GTKM
KWH/000
PASS 19 GTKM
POWER
REQUIREMENT (P) =
Where,
Q= Energy Consumption Rate (KWH/000GTKM)
Goods 11 KWH Pass 19 KWH 80285 KWH
2Lo= Substation covering area for Single track line (Km) 124.56 km
W= Weight of Train in Tonne Goods 5200 T
Pass 1215 T
H= Headway in minutes during the day (24 hours) 50 Minutes
Cos Ø= Power Factor (0.8 lagging) 0.8 Lagging
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Power Requirement for 106 km section 30000.00 KVA 30 MVA
However, for calculation of TSS transformer capacity, maximum possible load at any given point of
time has been considered in the feeding zone of one TSS. As such total 5 trains (3 Goods and 2
Passenger), one in each block section is considered in the feeding zone of one substation.
For the purpose of calculating optimum capacity of the traction transformer, loads as indicated in
Fig.7.2 below are considered in the feeding zone of Bhiwapur Traction substation. It is assumed
that all goods trains will be hauled by latest 3 phase technology locomotive type WAG-9.
Fig. 7.2 - Proposed Train Loads in Feeding Zone of Bhiwapur TSS
Power requirement for both, Tangent track and ruling gradient of 1:150 has been calculated to
arrive at the required capacity of Traction Transformer as indicated below.
A. On Level Section
Power
Total Power
Sr.N No of Load requirement
Locomotive requirement
o Trains (T) per train
(KVA)
(KVA)
1 3 5800 WAG-9 5069 15207
2 2 960 WAM4 1800 3600
Total 5 18807
Considering diversity factor of 1.67 which will cater for coasting, light loads etc, Total Power
requirement would be
= 18807 /1.67
= 11262 KVA
Add a margin of 25% over and above the loading on the transformer capacity for emergency
requirement such as extension of feed and unforeseen conditions,
Required Capacity of the Transformer = 11262 x1.25
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= 14077 KVA
Say 14 MVA
B. On Graded Section (1:150)
Power
Total Power
Sr.N No of Load requirement
Locomotive requirement
o Trains (T) per train
(KVA)
(KVA)
1 2 5800 2 x WAG-9 10138 20276
2 1 5800 WAG-9 5069 5069
3 2 960 WAM4 1800 3600
Total 5 28945
Considering diversity factor of 1.67 which will cater for coasting, light loads etc, Total Power
requirement would be
= 28945 /1.67
= 17332 KVA
Add a margin of 25% over and above the loading on the transformer capacity for emergency
requirement such as extension of feed and unforeseen conditions,
Required Capacity of the Transformer = 17332 x1.25

= 21665 KVA
Say 22 MVA
It can be seen form the above calculations that 21.6/30 MVA (ONAN/ONAF) traction Transformers
will suffice the power requirement for projected traffic. Therefore, it is proposed to provide Two
Transformers of 21.6/30 MVA capacity at proposed both Traction Substations.
7.2.3 Power Supply Arrangement

Route length of Nagbhir - Itwari section is about 106 RKM. 25 KV AC conventional Traction
system permits substation spacing ranging from 45 to 50 kmph so that the voltage drop at farthest
end is within the permissible limits of 19 kV under peak load conditions. Taking into consideration
of Nagbhir-Itwari section of 104.887 kms and additional 1.179 kms of chord line at Nagbhir and
6.614 kms of WCL siding to Umred & 1.080 km WCL siding chord, in all 2 nos. Traction
Substations are proposed for Traction Power supply arrangement.
 Selection of TSS Location
Adjoining area of the proposed route on both end (NAB and ITR) is already electrified with 25
KV AC Traction and the existing nearest Traction substations are located at Nagbhir (132/25
kV TSS at NAB end) and at Kanhan (220/25 kV TSS at ITR End).
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Kanhan TSS feeds very busy route including major yards and sidings located at Kalamna and
Itwari. A third line is also proposed on this route in future. It is therefore proposed to provide
SP near Bhandewadi.
Nagbhir TSS is provided with two traction transformers and presently feeds the entire section
from Gondia to Chanda Fort. Other two TSS are also planned and are under construction at
Hirdamali, and Mulmarora which will have one traction transformer each. As such Nagbhir
TSS which has two traction transformers is planned to cater for more load than the other two. It
is therefore proposed to provide SP at Nagbhir (on ITR end).
These two SPs will leave about 93 kms of main line and 7 km chord for Umred to be fed by two
traction substations proposed for the section. Two traction substations are therefore proposed at
Kuhi and Bhiwapur with approximately equal feeding zone.
Fig. 220 kV/25 kV AC Traction Sub-Station
 Availability of incoming Power Supply

It is proposed to avail incoming power supply from existing 220/132 KV AC network of
MSETCL. HV Power supply network Map of MSETCL is attached as Annexure- I. Local
MSETCL authorities at Kuhi revealed that a new 220 KV Grid Sub-station is coming up at
Dongargaon near Kuhi. Thus HT supply at 220 kV level can be availed from this new GSS for
Kuhi TSS which will need to lay about 11-12 kms of Transmission line on Towers to extend
220 kV feeder up to proposed Traction Substation at Kuhi.
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Fig. 7.3 - Incoming Feed for Kuhi TSS

Power supply for Bhiwapur TSS can be obtained by providing LILO arrangement on existing
Mokhaburdi 132 kV feeder line near Ambhora. Possibility of tapping this line for Traction
Power supply has also been discussed with MSETCL (EHV Const. Division, Nagpur). This
line crosses the proposed railway track near km.1162. Traction substation at Bhiwapur is also
proposed at km. 1162 and it may need 2-3 kms of transmission line to be laid up to the proposed
Traction Substation site depending on the feasibility of providing LILO arrangement on existing
transmission line.
Fig. 7.4 - Proposed Location for Bhiwapur TSS
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The Traction substations may have to be provided with separate bay at MSETCL (at GSS or in
the TSS premises itself) to create switching and metering facilities. Provision for this work has
been kept in the estimate. Also, the location of the Traction substations is selected in such a
way that additional space, if required for MSETCL switch yard, can be made available next to
proposed traction substations.
 Sectioning Diagram
It is proposed to provide 3 SPs and 4 SSPs for main line section along with two traction
substations at Kuhi and Bhiwapur. One additional SP is proposed at Umred on the proposed
chord line between Umred and Bamhani as Umred Coal siding is fed by Butibori TSS of
Central Railway. As such following switching posts are proposed.
TSS - 02
SP - 04
SSP - 04
The switching stations are proposed at following locations.
Table 7.3 – Proposed Switching Posts
Spacing
Feeding
Name of the of
S.N Chainage Zone of
Post SP/SSP
TSS (m)
(m)
1 NAB SP 4038m
2 TEP SSP 14872m 10834
3 BWV TSS 28922m 45762 14050
4 KG SSP 40000m 11078
5 TNA SP 49800m 9800
6 URR SSP 57700m 7900
7 KOC TSS 75000m 46400 17300
8 TOR SSP 85550m 10550
9 BHAND SP 96200m 10650
From CL of URR
10 UMRED SP 4500m
Station
In addition to the TSS, SP and SSPs, the section is further divided into elementary sections
based on the station concept plans and other power supply requirements. Based on the proposed
locations of SP/SSP/TSS and the sectioning diagram, General Power Supply Diagram and
Wiring Diagram has been prepared for the section and are enclosed in Volume - III.
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7.3 Design of Overhead Equipment (OHE)
Fig. 7.5 Design of Overhead Equipment in a Electrified Track
7.3.1 Scope
The Overhead Equipment (OHE) is a system which feeds electric power supply to the pantograph
of electric locomotives. Simple Polygonal type conventional OHE system as per prevailing
RDSO standards is proposed to be adopted on this section. Catenary wire and Contact wire of
OHE are supported on bracket arrangement aerially above the Railway Tracks by providing
Fabricated and Galvanized cantilever masts for single line or multi-track fabricated steel Portal
structures for station yard. The Track for the section has been designed to suit maximum speed of
160 kmph. Accordingly, OHE shall be designed to suit the operation at proposed speed of 160
kmph. Existing OHE System of RDSO is designed for design speed of 160 kmph and operating
speed of 140 kmph. The same design shall be followed for the proposed project. Auto tensioning
devices (3 pulley types) shall be used for auto-tensioning of OHE conductors to fixed value of
1000 kgf under varying temperature conditions. Anti-creep wires are provided in the half-section
of each tension length in order to keep the OHE in steady condition.
Major features of the proposed OHE are given in the Table-7.4 below.
Table 7.4 - OHE Design Parameters
S.N. Item Parameter

1 System of electrification Simple Polygonal type OHE
2 Wind zone 136 kgf/m2
3 Maximum half tension length 750mtr.
Tension in Contact Wire and 1000 kgf
4
catenary sire
5 Size of Contact Wire 107 sq.mm. Hard drawn copper
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S.N. Item Parameter
6 Size of catenaries 65 sq.mm. Cadmium copper
7 Type of masts/Portal TTCs Galvanized Rolled /Fabricated
8 Encumbrance 1400mm
9 Maximum Span 67.5 on Tangent Track
10 Max. Span differential 18m
11 Cantilever brackets Conventional Cantilever brackets
12 Contact Wire Gradient 2mm/m and 1mm/m as per EN 50119
13 Contact wire Pre-Sag 0.8mm/m
Stagger 200mm for tangent track and 300mm for Curved
14
tracks
15 Droppers 5mmdia loop droppers
16 Neutral Sections PTFE type short NS at TSS and SP
17 Overlaps 3and 4 span overlaps
18 Auto tensioning Devices 3 pulley type ATDs at all locations.
7.3.2 OHE Structures
 Normal OHE structures

OHE Structures and gantries shall consist of any one or more of the following types and as per
the standard RDSO specification for OHE steel structures.
Broad flange beams (BFB)
Rolled steel joists (RSJ).
Fabricated steel Structures (B series masts, TTCs and Portal Structures)).
Structure/ uprights shall generally be embedded in concrete foundation blocks.
Fig. 7.6 Fabricated steel Portal Structures in Station Yard
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 Structures on Bridges/Viaducts
Major bridges in the section may have to be provided with the OHE structures on the bridge
piers. These structures shall be designed in accordance with the “Guidelines for Provision of
OHE Mast for Electrification at New and Existing Bridge Pier/Abutment” issued by Bridges
and Structures Directorate of RDSO. Necessary provision for fixing bolted base type fabricated
steel OHE structures shall be made on each pier (on either side) during construction of the
bridges.
7.3.3 Bonding and Earthing
Bonding and earthing shall be provided to comply with following RDSO Codes
1. Code of Practice for Bonding and earthing of 25kV, AC 50Hz Single phase Traction system
No. ETI/OHE/71(11/90) (Latest version)
2. Code of Practice for Earthing of Power Supply installations for 25 kV, AC 50 Hz. Single
Phase Traction System No. ET1/PSI/120 (2/91) (Latest Version)
This aspect has been taken into consideration while preparing the BOQ of Traction works.
For 25 kV Electric Traction, the negative path of the electric traction is maintained through
track rails and therefore maintenance of continuity of Track Return Path without interference is
vital. For this purpose, Rail Joints are metallically connected outside of each fish plates at each
rail joint with standard MS Strap Bond riveted to rail with Copper Rivets on either end.
Similarly, jumpering of Point Rails, Cross and Wing Rails, Derailing Points, Welded Rail
Expansion Joints etc. with M.S straps is also paramount. Continuity of negative return via
running Track rails to Traction Sub-Station is through Negative Pothead and Underground
Cables provided near track side in the vicinity of each Traction Sub- Station up to negative
point at TSS. Similarly, all Traction Masts, Portals, Signal Poles, Steel Girder Bridges Fencing
near Tracks etc. must be kept at earth potential for which Earthing of such structure to Rails or
directly to earth shall be provided in accordance with prevailing RDSO guidelines.
7.3.4 Booster Transformers and Return conductors

Optical Fiber Cable is proposed to be provided along the track for communication/power
transmission along the track alignment and as such the provision of Booster Transformer or
Return conductor may not be necessary. Therefore, Booster Transformers are not considered for
this project.
7.4 Design of SCADA System
7.4.1 General
SCADA provides the highest level of observation control and command of the Power Supply
system. It is an operational nerve Centre which allows the personnel in charge of the Operations
and Energy management to get a real-time status of the installations, to make relevant
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measurements, and to take the appropriate actions during the normal operation as well as during
unusual occurrences when efficient and swift responses are required.
7.4.2 Design Standard
Proposed SCADA system shall be latest state of art technology system compliant to IEC 60870-
104 and IEC 60870-5 series of open protocol standard as per revised RDSO specification no.
TI/SPC/RCC/SCADA/0130 Rev.02 or latest.
7.4.3 Proposed SCADA System Scheme
The Traction power supply installations in the section shall be controlled by Supervisory
Control and Data Acquisition System (SCADA). Existing SCADA System is located at Nagpur
for control of all electrified sections. Master Station equipment for Itwari-Nagbhir section is
proposed to be accommodated in existing SCADA control room at Nagpur. Proposed SCADA
system shall be integrated with the existing SCADA system at boundary posts to provide
necessary operational interlocks to ensure safety. For this purpose, additional RTUs (of the
same make as the existing SCADA system in the section) shall be provided at NAB SP, ITR SP
and URR SP within necessary interlocking for operation of the common devices at boundary
posts.
7.5 Power Supply for Signaling System
25kV/110V, 10KVA Auxiliary Transformers with changeover panel shall be provided at all
crossing stations for power supply to the signaling system. There shall be local supply from
MSEDCL, standby DG sets for signaling system in addition to ATs. The changeover system
shall be automatic to facilitate uninterrupted power supply to the signals.
Fig. 7.7 Pole Mounted type Auxiliary Transformer for signaling system.
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7.6 Power Line Crossings
7.6.1 Overhead LT Crossings (Below 66 kV)
As per prevailing guidelines, all electrical crossings below 66 kV are required to be cabled
under the track. All electrical crossing (HT/LT and Domestic Lines) in the section are surveyed
for details like Voltage level, height and distance from center line of the proposed BG track.
List of LT Electrical crossings are listed below.
Table 7.5 - LT ELECTRICAL CROSSINGS

Existing Proposed T/C DIST.
S.N. Chainage Chainage Voltage Height Remark
(km) (km) LHS RHS
1 1134.215 0.509 11000V 7.800 15.700 20.300 To be Cabled
2 1134.905 1.295 33000 V 9.230 24.600 28.270 To be Cabled
3 1136.325 2.723 33000 V 11.463 77.913 34.023 To be Cabled
4 1150.010 16.337 LT 6.780 37.790 4.600 To be Cabled
5 1158.686 24.971 11000V 19.090 36.920 41.070 To be Cabled
6 1159.220 25.501 33000V 8.145 29.900 29.870 To be Cabled
7 1165.070 31.340 440V 7.052 11.400 10.940 To be Cabled
8 1167.235 33.513 11000V 7.200 29.510 31.250 To be Cabled
9 1174.865 41.113 33000V 8.275 32.180 30.400 To be Cabled
10 1175.555 41.783 33000V 12.256 64.980 26.220 To be Cabled
11 1186.525 52.618 11000V 8.576 30.270 31.230 To be Cabled
12 1187.020 53.110 11000V 9.568 12.380 18.030 To be Cabled
13 1187.395 53.479 11000V 6.780 12.680 11.670 To be Cabled
14 1187.765 53.850 LT 9.780 7.710 10.220 To be Cabled
15 1195.095 61.040 33000 V 8.573 25.100 36.300 To be Cabled
16 1197.770 63.711 LT 7.260 19.760 13.720 To be Cabled
17 1197.864 63.805 LT 8.120 20.780 5.910 To be Cabled
18 1209.410 75.100 33000 V 9.683 25.280 24.240 To be Cabled
19 1209.595 75.280 33000 V 8.987 53.230 19.440 To be Cabled
20 1217.730 83.237 LT 7.901 31.780 8.610 To be Cabled
21 1234.455 99.937 33000 V 15.600 26.280 26.260 To be Cabled
22 1234.775 100.258 11000 V 8.946 32.480 32.140 To be Cabled
23 1235.185 100.668 33000 V 11.413 34.160 133.330 To be Cabled
24 1235.504 100.988 11000 V 6.885 30.410 30.030 To be Cabled
7.6.2 Underground LT Crossings

Following power line crossings are already modified, and underground cables are provided
across the track. These crossings shall be retained except where there is an infringement due to
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proposed shifting of track alignment and land boundary. These crossings are identified and are
proposed for modification. The details of these crossings are as below.
Table 7.6 - UNDER GROUND ELECRICAL CROSSINGS

Existing T/C DIST.
S.N. Chainage Voltage Height Remark
(km) LHS RHS
1 1134.335 11000 V - 18.300 22.100
2 1134.530 11000 V - 17.800 21.500
3 1163.540 11000 V - 21.170 26.800
4 1172.070 11000 V - 31.900 33.980
5 1186.181 11000 V - 34.860 37.910 To be modified
6 1186.670 33000 V - 24.050 27.130 To be modified
7 1187.198 11000 V - 43.760 37.760
8 1217.445 11000 V - 23.680 19.850
9 1231.515 11000 V - 27.100 21.610
10 1231.600 11000 V - 44.320 40.220
11 1232.422 11000V - 29.200 29.840
12 1233.465 33000 V - 34.310 36.290
13 1233.485 11000 V - 31.280 28.940
14 1234.475 11000 V - 24.380 23.870
7.6.3 HT Power Line Crossings
Fig. 7.8 EHT Double feeder Power Transmission line Tower
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As per IE Rules and prevailing Railway Board guidelines, all HT power line crossings along the
section are required to be provided with minimum clearance from the topmost OHE conductor.
Required clearances from highest traction conductor for various voltages are indicated in Table
7.6 below. All crossings are proposed to be modified to make it complaint for the codal
provisions as below.
Table 7.6–CLEARANCES FOR POWER LINE CROSSING FOR NON-ELECTRIFIED

TERRITORY
( AS PER ACS20 OF IRSOD 2004 )
Minimum Clearances From Rail Level Minimum Clearance

Between Highest
Over Head
Existing Power New Power Line Traction Conductor
S.N. Crossing
Line Crossing For Crossing Or And Lowest
Voltage
Non-Electrified Crossings Planned Transmission Line
Territory For Alteration Crossing Conductor
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
Upto and
1 Normally By Underground Cable
including 11 kV
Above 11 kV
2 10860 mm 14660 mm 2440 mm
&upto 33 kV
Above 33 kV
3 11160 mm 14960 mm 2440 mm
&upto 66 kV
Above 66 kV
4 11760 mm 15560 mm 3050 mm
&upto 132 kV
Above 132 kV
5 12660 mm 16460 mm 4580 mm
&upto 220 kV
Above 220 kV
6 14460 mm 18260 mm 5490 mm
&upto 400 kV
Above 400 kV
7 15360 mm 19160 mm 7940 mm
&upto 500 kV
Above 500 kV
8 18060 mm 21860 mm 7940 mm
&upto 800 kV
Note:
(i) All height/clearances are in mm and under minimum sag conditions.

(ii) If the crossing is provided with a guarding, a minimum clearance of 200mm shall be
maintained between bottom of the guard wire and highest traction conductor.
(iii) Power line crossing in yards & stations area shall be avoided.
(iv) For any electrification work of existing line; doubling/gauge conversion along with the
electrification, existing crossings can continue, if dimensions are as per column (5) above,
even if damsons of Col (3) are not satisfied i.e., for electrification work Col (3) is not
applicable.
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The details of HT power line crossings in the section are given below.
Table 7.7 - HIGH TENSION LINE CROSSING

Existing Proposed
T/C DIST. Degree of
S.N. Chainage Chainage Voltage Remark
Crossing
(km) (km) LHS RHS
No modification
1 1140.285 6.675 400 KV 39.41 203.93 76º51'39.56''
required.
No modification
2 1140.520 6.900 400 KV 103.50 114.44 94º1'38.04''
required.
No modification
3 1140.690 7.080 765 KV 55.69 148.91 75º32'36.76''
required.
No modification
4 1140.900 7.260 765 KV 76.84 85.42 89º40'27.23''
required.
No modification
5 1141.495 7.855 765 KV 102.74 140.00 93º37'41.97''
required.
No modification
6 1158.400 24.700 400 KV 143.07 60.04 91º26'8.39''
required.
No modification
7 1162.800 29.053 132 KV 63.42 74.33 89º55'21''
required.
No modification
8 1180.980 47.175 132 KV 57.82 91.01 89º40'57.03''
required.
No modification
9 1181.425 47.615 400 KV 60.52 214.00 93º21'50.93''
required.
Modification
10 1189.465 55.520 220 KV 137.61 0.00 94º51'9.82''
required.
Modification
11 1216.230 81.872 400 KV 190.04 0.00 68º26'22.66''
required.
Modification
12 1230.065 95.550 400 KV 181.89 147.88 79º14'57.30''
required.
No modification
13 1233.618 99.102 132 KV 179.36 43.62 79º36'43.52''
required.
Out of 13 locations given above modification is required at only 3 locations at Sr. No. 10, 11 &
12.
Summary of power line crossings over the Nagbhir – Itwari route requiring modification is
given below.
Table 7.8 – Summary of LT/HT Crossings
Number of
S.N. Voltage Level Remarks
Crossings
1 11kV 08 To be cabled
2 33kV 10 To be cabled
3 132kV 03 No modification required.
4 220kV 01 Require modification.
Modification required for 2 crossings
5 400kV 06
infringing the proposed alignment.
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Number of
Crossings
6 765kV 03 No modification required.
Summary of the LT Crossings already modified is as below. H-poles for these crossings are
located outside the railway boundary at present. However, there is possibility of 02 crossing
requiring modification due to re-alignment of the track and land acquisition for easing out the
curves. All such crossings are proposed to be modified suitably, if required.
Number of
Crossings
1 11kV 12 01 to be modified.
2 33kV 02 01 to be modified.
There are total 07 LT line crossings and along the track overhead conductors at station areas and
in the section, which are required to be cabled. Necessary provision for modification of these
lines has been made in the estimate.
7.7 Rating of Major Equipments

● Traction Transformer - 132-220/25 kV single phase, 50 Hz, 21.6/30 MVA (ONAN/ONAF)
traction transformers with fire safety system.
● Conductors - 25kV AC Overhead Equipment (OHE) shall comprise 107mm2 HD-copper

contact wire and 65 mm2 Cd-copper catenary wire.
● Feeder Wire - All Aluminum Conductor (AAC) SPIDER of 233.80 mm2 cross section.
● Switchgears – All switchgears shall be rated to comply with the latest RDSO specifications
and guidelines for the respective equipment.
● Cables – All cables shall confirm to latest RDSO specifications applicable.
● Auto Tensioning Devices-Three Pulley type ATD are proposed on all lines.
7.8 Maintenance Facilities for OHE

There are 2 nos. OHE maintenance depots with Tower Wagon shed existing at Kalumna station
and Nagbhir station for the maintenance of OHE and substation assets. For maintenance of new
electrical assets between Nagbhir and Itwari, one OHE+PSI depot with 8-wheeler Tower wagon
shed is proposed at Kuhi Station. The depot shall be equipped with all necessary tools and
plants as per RDSO guidelines. Necessary provision has been made in the estimate. Necessary
provision for Railway quarters for the OHE+PSI maintenance staff has been also made.
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7.9 General Services Installations
Following works pertaining to General services installations are proposed to be carried out at
major stations and other places. Electrification of Railway Quarters, Services buildings,
TSS/SP/SSP buildings shall be as per the RDSO standards.
● External electrification works pertaining to cabling/overhead alignment & associated works

for extension of power supply, street lighting etc.
● Modification to existing electrical installations as per site requirement.
● Dismantling/relocation of electrical installations as per site requirement.
● Modification to supply Authority’s power lines, up to & including 33 kV, to bring them in
conformity with the latest Regulations for Crossing of Railway Track, 1987
● Provision of high mast lighting system with luminaries at circulating areas/yards etc.
● Availing new power supply connections/ augmentation of existing power supply
connections to cater for new facilities including strengthening of power distribution system.
● Provision of 11 kV/415 Volts electric sub-stations with equipment, panels etc.
● Provision of pumping system for water supply.
● Provision of battery charging and pre-cooling facilities for AC coaches.
● Provision of temporary arrangements for lights & fans during non-interlocking period.
● Coordination with supply authorities for modification of power line crossings &
availing/augmentation of load as required.
● Survey of project section to identify electrical works.
● Provision of DG set,Air cooling system etc.
For this purpose, following assets are proposed.
1. 11kV/415v, 3 phase, Auxiliary power supply substation of 250 KVA capacity at each major
station.
2. 82.5 KVA DG sets for standby power supply at major stations
3. Air conditioning equipment for Stations and S&T installations
4. High mast Lights for nominated circulating areas.
5. Pumps of adequate capacity for Station buildings and Railway Colonies as required.
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CHAPTER 7 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

Fig. 7.1 AC Electric Locomotive

7.1 Design System Adopted

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In 2 x 25 kV traction system, Traction transformers of higher capacity (Scott connected 50kV

7.2 Design of Power Supply System

7.2.2 Traction Transformer Capacity Calculations

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Table 7.1 - Goods Traffic Forecast

Table 7.2 - Traction Power Requirement

POWER REQUIREMENT CALCULATIONS FOR TRACTION SUBSTATION

Q= Energy Consumption Rate (KWH/000GTKM)

Goods 11 KWH Pass 19 KWH 80285 KWH

W= Weight of Train in Tonne Goods 5200 T

H= Headway in minutes during the day (24 hours) 50 Minutes

Cos Ø= Power Factor (0.8 lagging) 0.8 Lagging

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Fig. 7.2 - Proposed Train Loads in Feeding Zone of Bhiwapur TSS

Required Capacity of the Transformer = 11262 x1.25

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Required Capacity of the Transformer = 17332 x1.25

7.2.3 Power Supply Arrangement

 Selection of TSS Location

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Fig. 220 kV/25 kV AC Traction Sub-Station

 Availability of incoming Power Supply

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Fig. 7.3 - Incoming Feed for Kuhi TSS

Fig. 7.4 - Proposed Location for Bhiwapur TSS

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The switching stations are proposed at following locations.

Table 7.3 – Proposed Switching Posts

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Fig. 7.5 Design of Overhead Equipment in a Electrified Track

Table 7.4 - OHE Design Parameters

S.N. Item Parameter

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7.3.2 OHE Structures

 Normal OHE structures

Broad flange beams (BFB)

Rolled steel joists (RSJ).

Fabricated steel Structures (B series masts, TTCs and Portal Structures)).

Structure/ uprights shall generally be embedded in concrete foundation blocks.

Fig. 7.6 Fabricated steel Portal Structures in Station Yard

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7.3.3 Bonding and Earthing

7.3.4 Booster Transformers and Return conductors

7.4 Design of SCADA System

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7.4.2 Design Standard

7.4.3 Proposed SCADA System Scheme

7.5 Power Supply for Signaling System

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7.6.1 Overhead LT Crossings (Below 66 kV)

List of LT Electrical crossings are listed below.

Table 7.5 - LT ELECTRICAL CROSSINGS

7.6.2 Underground LT Crossings

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Table 7.6 - UNDER GROUND ELECRICAL CROSSINGS

7.6.3 HT Power Line Crossings

Fig. 7.8 EHT Double feeder Power Transmission line Tower