Manpower Planning – Yardsticks

No.2001/Elect(G)/138/3, dated 16.03.2006

Sub:  Manpower planning – norms.

1. Norms of the staff in various maintenance activities has been engaging the attention of the Board for quite some time now. It has been decided that the following norms should be adopted for the maintenance of electrical assets:

1.1 Electric Locos: 

(I) Locos with Hitachi Traction Motors (freight):  5.5 staff per loco

(II) All other locos including coaching locos with Hitachi traction motors:  6.5 staff per loco

(III) AC-DC locos and DC locos: 7.0 staff per loco

1.2 Traction Distribution: 

(I) AC OHE excluding suburban division: 0.45 staff per TKM

(II) AC OHE for suburban divisions, i.e., Sealdah, Howrah, Delhi and Chennai, etc.: 0.7 staff per TKM

(III) DC OHE (CR & WR):  1.74 staff per TKM.

There may, however, be minor variations from division to division depending on the special circumstances such as the maintenance of 220/132/110/66 KV transmission lines and grid sub-stations being done by the Railways, preponderance of the corrosive atmosphere, coastal areas, etc., for which additional requirement over and above what is mentioned above may be duly considered. This may be considered by the General Manager in consultation with Finance depending upon the merits of the case.

1.3 EMUs/ MEMUs (Maintenance Sheds/ Depots): 

(I) Per equated unit of EMU: 7.0 staff per unit

(II) Per equated unit of MEMU (1MC + 3 TCs): 7.0 staff per unit.

The above is only for the day-to-day maintenance of the EMUs/ MEMUs stock. Additional staff, as justified, may be provided wherever POH of the stock is also being carried out in the maintenance sheds.

1.4 General Power Supply – 0.20 staff/ 1000 units per month.

Minor variations, however, may be necessary in case of some divisions depending upon the extent of geographical area covered and the reliability of power supply.

2. You are, therefore, requested to review the strength of staff in each activity area and intimate your action plan for effective right-sizing of the organization.

3. This letter supersedes earlier letters of even number dt. 05.11.2002, 13.11.2002 on the subject and Finance (Estt ) letter No.F(E)I/2005/Misc.7, dt. 10.05.2005.

4. All of the figures mentioned are inclusive of leave reserve (LR) & Rest givers (RG).

5. This issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.

Download Railway Board Circular dated 16.03.2006

Forward reference ⇒ RBE No.81/2022,