Alternate Train Accommodation Scheme – “VIKALP”
Alternate Train Accommodation
Scheme – “VIKALP”
New Passenger Friendly Measures to be Introduced w.e.f. 01.11.2015 on Pilot Basis
New Passenger Friendly Measures to be Introduced w.e.f. 01.11.2015 on Pilot Basis
With a view to
provide confirmed accommodation to waitlisted passengers and also to ensure
optimal utilisation of available accommodation, a scheme called Alternate Train
Accommodation Scheme – VIKALP has been conceptualised and is being introduced
w.e.f. 01.11.2015 initially only for the tickets booked through internet as a
pilot project for six months, on Delhi-Lucknow and Delhi-Jammu sectors of
Northern Railway. In this scheme, wait listed passengers of a train can opt for
confirmed accommodation in alternate trains.
Salient Features
· The
Alternate Train Accommodation Scheme (ATAS) is presently being launched under
the name “Vikalp” on pilot basis only for the tickets booked through internet
on two sectors i.e. Delhi-Jammu and Delhi-Lucknow sectors. Based on the
feedback it will be provided on PRS and also on other sectors.
· The
scheme is presently being implemented only across Mail/Express trains of same
category.
· No
extra charges shall be taken from passenger or any refund shall be provided for
difference of fare.
· The
scheme is applicable to all waiting list passengers irrespective of booking
quota and concession. In pilot phase the scheme will be available on few
pre-designated trains in the above sectors only.
· Under
this scheme, waiting list passengers will give choice to opt for ATAS scheme.
· ATAS
opted passengers who remain fully waitlisted after charting will only be
considered for allotment in the alternate train.
· Fully
WL passengers opted for ATAS should check PNR status after charting.
· Either
all passengers of a PNR or none will be transferred to alternate train in same
class. The passenger can be considered for shifting to a train leaving
from any station amongst the cluster of stations defined by Railways based on
the convenience of the passengers to a station serving the destination station
on the same analogy.
· The
ATAS opted passengers who have been provided accommodation in the alternate
train will not figure in the waitlisted charts of their original train. A
separate list of passengers transferred in alternate train will be pasted along
with the CONFIRMED and WAITLIST charts.
· The
passenger allotted alternate accommodation can travel in the alternate train on
authority of original ticket.
· Waitlisted
passengers of original train shall not be allowed to board the original train
if allotted alternate accommodation. If found travelling, they will be treated
as travelling without ticket and charged accordingly.
· Passengers
once provided alternate accommodation in alternate train will be treated as
normal passengers in alternate train and will be eligible for upgradation.
· In
rare situations, passengers who have been provided alternate accommodation
might get dropped/re-allotted in alternate train due to last minute change in
composition of the alternate train at the time of chart preparation. So,
passengers who have been provided alternate accommodation should check PNR
status also after preparation of charts of the alternate train for final
status.
· This
information will be available on Call Centre (139), PRS Enquiry Counters,
Passenger Operated Enquiry Terminals installed at stations and WEB ENQUIRY on www.indianrail.gov.in.
· When
an ATAS opted passenger opts to cancel, after he/she has been given an
alternate accommodation, he/she will be treated as a CONFIRMED passenger and
the cancellation rules will apply accordingly.
· No
refund for difference of fare between the original train and the alternate
train, including Tatkal charges, if any, will be given to re-allocated
passengers.
· Once
an ATAS passenger has been allotted alternate accommodation, journey
modification will not be permitted. If required, the passenger will have to
cancel the ticket and book a fresh ticket for modified journey.
· When
a passenger who has been allotted alternate accommodation has not performed his
journey in the alternate train, he can claim for refunds by filing a TDR
request.
IMPORTANT
PASSENGER INFORMATION
1. Opting
for VIKALP does not mean that confirmed berth will be provided to passengers in
alternate train. It is subject to train and berth availability.
2. Once
confirmed in Alternate train, Cancellation charges will be as per your
berth/train status in alternate train.
3. In
this scheme, your boarding and terminating station might change to nearby
cluster stations.
4. You
can be transferred to any alternate train available within 12 hrs from the
scheduled departure of original train, in which you have booked
5. Please
check PNR status after charting.
IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS FOR DBA
1. H/20
switch needs to be set along with ATAS effective date range to define trains
under ATAS scheme, so that option for alternate accommodation will be taken
from waitlisted passengers booked in the train
NOTE : It is suggested that
the scheme be launched with effect from ARP opening date or no-booking date of
main train otherwise it will lead to breach of priority for waitlisted
passengers booked in same TDRC prior to launch.
2. For
grouping of trains under ATAS scheme, a feature is provided in GUIDBA. Using
this option Database operator can define set of main trains with every
alternate train to which WL passengers will be transferred. E.g. Alternate
train S is mapped to main trains M1, M2, M3; then waitlist passengers of M1, M2
and M3 will be transferred to vacant berths in train S. Flexibility to indicate
scheme start date and end date with special/alternate train is also provided.
While defining these pairs, following restrictions are imposed by the system :
(a) Train
type of main train as well as alternate train should be same.
(b) Train
source station of main train and alternate train can be from cluster of
principle stations.
(c) Destination
station or principle station of alternate train should be present as a valid
ISL in main train.
(d) The
scheduled departure of the alternate train is at least ½ hour and maximum 24
hours after the scheduled departure of original train.
NOTE: In case the scheme is to be
applied on all trains of a sector to balance load across different trains in
the sector, then multiple pairs should be defined by DBA. For example: If there
are four trains in a sector say A, B, C and D and it is desired that waitlist
in any of these 4 trains if present should be transferred to vacant berth in
any of these 4 trains if available i.e. every train is a main train as well as
alternate train based on availability status at the time of charting. Then
database will have to define 4 pairs of ATAS group, one for each train as
alternate trains and other three trains as main train i.e. B, C, and D will be
main train for A; A, C and D will be main train for B and so on. Also it will
be required to set ATAS flag (H/20) on all these 4 trains so that ATAS option
from Waitlist passengers is taken in all 4 trains.
3. In
alternate/special train, database operator can mark the train as reserved for
ATAS in a given period i.e. only ATAS opted waitlist passengers wil be
transferred to this train and no normal booking will be allowed in the train.
4. In
alternate/special train, database operator can also mark a particular coach as
reserved for ATAS in a given period i.e. ATAS opted waitlist passengers will be
transferred to this coach first and no normal booking will be allowed in this
coach. Coaches blocked for ATAS in alternate trains will have only GN quota
defined in it.
5. Resetting
of chart switch will not be permitted in main trains which are marked under
ATAS Scheme i.e. once charts are prepared for the main train it could not be
reverted back in any scenario.
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Indian Railways for the First Time Procures 50 MW
Power from Market Through Open Bidding
This is Fulfillment of yet Another Railway Budget Announcement
The Electricity Through Open Tender to cost Rs.
3.69 per unit Which is much Less than the Average cost of rs.6.7 per unit
Procured Through the State Utilities
The Move Expected to Lead to Annual Saving of About
Rs.150 Crore in Electricity Bill
Agreement for
Procurement of Power (PPA) with the Successful Bidder Power Company Signed in
the Presence of The Railway Minister Today
Another Tender Floated for Procuring 585 MW Power
from Market for Various Zonal Railways
Although a bulk
consumer, Railways pays extremely high charges for traction power. It has
been procuring power through the State Utilities at an average rate of Rs. 6.75
per Unit. In this year’s Railway Budget speech it was announced that “Railways proposes to procure power
through the bidding process at economical tariff from generating companies,
power exchanges, and bilateral arrangements. This initiative is likely to
result in substantial savings of at least Rs. 3,000 crore in next few years”.
Railway Ministry initiated step to fulfil this announcement.
After issue of Clarification from Ministry of Power (MoP) regarding deemed
licensee status, Railways have embarked to procure power directly from the
market in a bid to reduce the electricity tariff.
Accordingly, Railway PSU namely Railway Energy Management Company Limited
(REMCL) on behalf of North Central Railway (NCR) for the first time invited
Bids under Case – 1 bidding as per the Model Tender Document issued by Ministry
of Power (MoP). A number of power companies participated in this open bidding
process. At Request for Qualification (RFQ) stage, 10 bids were received.
Later, at the stage of financial bid i.e. at Request for proposal (RFP) stage,
7 bids were received. Against this competitive bidding process, M/s Adani Power
Limited emerged successful bidder and have been awarded the contract for supply
of 50 MW power at a landed tariff of Rs. 3.69 per unit for a period of 3 years.
This is fulfillment of one of Budget announcements
Upon commencement of this power supply, an annual saving of about Rs. 150
Crore is expected in electricity bill as compared to the earlier tariff of NTPC
power.
In the presence of Minister of Railways, Shri Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu, an
agreement for power procurement between North Central Railway and M/s
Adani Power Limited was signed here today i.e. on 15.10.2015. Chairman, Railway
Board, Shri A. K. Mital, Member Electrical (ML) Shri Navin Tandon, Member
Engineering Shri V. K. Gupta, Financial Commissioner (FC) Sh. S. Mookerjee,
Member Traffic Shri Kundan Sinha, GM/North Central Railway (NCR) Sh. Arun
Saxena, COO, REMCL Shri S. K. Saxena and officials of Railway Board and REMCL
were among those present on the occasion.
Speaking on the occasion, Minister of Railways Shri Suresh Prabhu said that
today’s Agreement for Procurement of Power (PPA) for procuring 50 MW economical traction
power supply is a welcome move. He pointed out that the Railway is
committed to go in a big way in reducing its energy bill through an appropriate
energy mix, procuring energy through bidding and using alternative sources of
energy. He said that Indian Railways has already embarked upon on
solarisation work in great measure. The solarisation efforts of Indian Railways
will also help reduce cost of electricity for railways. He informed that
Ministry is soon coming up with a PPP model to utilize rooftops and vacant land
spaces of Railway establishment for generation of solar energy.
This is a landmark initiative as it is the first step in migration strategy
of Railways for procuring power directly from market. This is as per the
recommendation of Central Electricity Authority (CEA).
The Ministry has drawn a complete action plan of sourcing power through
open access. For this purpose another Tender has been floated for procuring 585
MW power from market for various Zonal Railways.
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