Web based Resource Management System for Monitoring of Pre-Departure Detention (PDD) & Critical Information Related to Loco Pilots/Astt. Loco Pilots– Key to Increased Availability & Utilization of Loco Pilots/Astt. Loco Pilots in Indian Railways

Abstract

The management of train crews in the railway industry is a complex task that involves numerous challenges comprising of recruitment, training and Skill Development, Compliance with Regulations, Crew Scheduling Complexity, Dynamic Operational Environment, Crew Availability and Fatigue Management, Communication Challenges, Crew Satisfaction and Retention and Interoperability with Other Systems among other things.

With the continuous increase in the number of trains and corresponding increase in number of train crews, the data related to train operation in respect of crew management is huge and very difficult to manage manually. The present manual management of data is often leading to inefficient working resulting is wastage of precious manpower having huge financial implications.

Timely availability of accurate data is necessary to minimize wastage of crew leading to lesser detention of specially freight trains on account of crew.

Furthermore, with the integration of modern day technologies will enable Crew managers to adopt a data-driven approach to decision-making, facilitating more informed and efficient management of crew for overall satisfactory utilization.

In conclusion, the proposed web-based IT system as a tool for the management of Crew will bring efficiency, data-driven decision-making, and proactive strategies to the Railway Industry. By harnessing the power of technology and real-time data, there will be holistic utilization of crew resulting in operation of more numbers of freight trains leading to increase in revenue and performance of the entire railway network.