MEMU Project in Kerala overview ppt

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NEED OF THE PROJECTTo wean away local commuters frompassenger trains.

Faster means of travelTo avoid over crowding in express trains

To provide better comfort to passengers

Economic means of travelBetter access for suburban passengers


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FEATURES OF MEMU TRAIN

MEMU Main line Electrical Multiple Unit.A MEMU train comprises of 8-10 rakes

Seating capacity about 1800.

In a single coach 100 persons can sit and

another 100 need to stand.Initial starting of a MEMU is much quicker (quick

acceleration and deceleration) with a speed 90

kms per hour .Generally do not have toilets in it.

Loco pilot cabins at both ends, so no need for

shunting.


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HISTORY OF THE PROJECTKeralaites are depending largely on rail transport for

passenger services.

MEMU service was proposed to tap the benefit of

electrification and immense passenger traffic potential.

MEMU project plan in Kerala was approved in 2007.

It was necessary to set up MEMU maintenance facilities at acentral location to cater to need of people in Eranakulam

Kottayam/Alleppey Trivandrum-Nagercoil-Kanyakumari

sections.

Kollam was selected as an ideal location for maintance

shed considering its proximity to the end stations.Project was completed in 2011 and a year later the MEMU

service was flagged off.


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MEMU MAINTENANCE SHED, KOLLAM

Maintenance shed in Kollam started functioning onNovember 29, 2012.Implementation of the shed helped to reduce cost oftaking the rakes to Pallakad for maintenance(Rs 50000 pertrip)

210 m long, 15 m wide shed can take care of two trains ata time.The shed at Kollam has 4 times the facilities in Palakkad.The shed runs under the electrical wing and has 21

personnel.The service is done once in a week and includes thoroughcheck and replacement of defective spares.Total cost of implementation was 17.05 crores.


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SWOT ANALYSISSTRENGTHSCost effective mode of transport for general public

Reduce congestion in express trainsQuick acceleration and deceleration eliminating timelag caused by frequent halts.

Loco pilot cabin at both ends

Spacious interior design.


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WEAKNESSESLess ridership than estimated

Office going commuters not benefited due to

inappropriate service timings.

High initial development cost

Lack of complete overhauling facilities in

Kollam maintenance shed.

Inadequate allocation of maintenancepersonnel.


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OPPORTUNITIESPotential to achieve higher ridership if train

timings are revised

Extension of the service to northern districts of

KeralaComplete replacement of shuttle services

Maximum use of the electrification facilities by

increasing services

Success of the project will encourage other

Indian states to attempt the implementation of

MEMU services.


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THREATSExtension to Northern districts will lag due to

inadequate electrification.

Increasing passenger fares will lead to popular

dissent.Risk of cost overruns and ridership shortfalls.

Red tapism may delay the future expansion of

the project.


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MEMU AN OVERVIEW

All the major cities in the country use this service.In Chennai and Mumbai, local trains bear a

crucial number of ridership every day.

In Kerala, the railways is implementing MEMU

as a inter city transportation project. The majorridership will consist of short distance travelers

who can reach their destinations at a minimal

cost. However, since they run during office

hours, MEMUs are not going to be of help to the

daily office commuters.

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MEMU TRAIN SERVICE FROM ERNAKULAM

Chief minister Oommen Chandy inaugurated the much-awaited main line electrical multiple unit (MEMU) service at theErnakulam South station .

Memu Train Ernakulam- Kollam sheduleAs per the current schedule, one service (via Alappuzha) willbegin from Kollam at 9am, reach Ernakulam by 1.15pm and willleave for Kollam at 2 pm. The other (via Kottayam) will begin at10.05am from Kollam, reach city by 2.25pm and leave by 2.45

pm.Thousands of short distance passengers in the Ernakulam,

Kottayam, Alappuzha and Kollam will benefit from the service.


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Memu train have stops at all stations and therunning time between Kollam-Ernakulam will be

4 hours and 20 minutes.

The brand new cars(Memu trains in Ernakulum)

have toilets, unlike MEMUs operating in otherStates.

MEMU service between Palakkad

and Coimbatore be extended to Ernakulam

through Thrissur, benefitting thousands ofcommuters who travel through congested

highways.


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MEMU TRAIN SERVICE FROM ERNAKULAM ROUTE AND TIMINGSTrain No. 66300/301- (Kollam- Kottayam- Ernakulam Memu)Except saturdays-Kollam Departure- 10.05Ernakulam Arrival 14.25Return- Dep. Ernakulam 14.45Kollam Arrival 18.45

Train No. 66302/303 (Kollam- Alappuzha-Ernakulam Memu)Except MondaysKollam Departure 09.00Ernakulam Arrival 13.15

Return Dep. Ernakulam 14.00Kollam Arrival 18.15

Memu Trains with eight Coaches will have ladies coaches, Ist and 2nd andordinary classes.


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