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उत्‍तरमध्‍य रेलवे

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पत्रांक: 11पीआर/05/2021प्रेस विज्ञप्तिदिनांक:20.05.2021

DFC needs to be mainPace of tained despite COVID: GM

GM/NCR holds a review meeting with DFFCIL

General Manager NCR Shri V.K. Tripathi holds a virtual review meeting with DFCCIL authorities and reviewed theprogress of DFC works. The meeting was attended by MD DFCCIL Shri R.K. Jain along with other officers of DFCC.

General Manager emphasized that the targets fixed and deadlines already committed needs to be honoured and should not get affected o­n account of the pandemic. He expressed his satisfaction that this period has well been utilised in completion of paper work like approvals of Engineering Scale Plans, Signal interlocking plans etc. He further laid stress that all such procedural formalities should be taken up and completed so that overall targets may not get bursted.

DFC stretch between New Bhaupur and new Khurja has already been commissioned with goods train started running in this section. Now, the efforts are being made to open the balance section in NCR at the earliest. In this regards, it was informed by Prayagraj division that the work of construction of 132KV of transmission line between Prayagraj and Pt DeenDayal Upadhyay section is almost completed.

Chief Bridge Engineer Shri Narendra Singh presented a PPT and informed about the progress of RUBs and ROBs to be constructed. GM instructed that the work of insertion of girders should be completed before monsoon.

Issue of communication between stations of DFC and control rooms of Railway was also discussed and it was assured by the DFC authorities that all the stations of DFC stretch between New Bhaupur and New Khurja has been connected to control room Tundla and if required, further communication will be provided as per NCR’s requirement.

Emphasis was given o­n early opening of Rooma-Shujatpur section of DFC and it was assured by the DFCCIL that it well get started by October 2021. Principal Chief Engineer NCR shri S.K. Mishra instructed Prayagraj Division to expedite necessary approvals and provide all assistance required by DFCCIL to adhere to the target.

Another major issue discussed was regarding a Rail Flyover at Dadri which will connect Indian Railway system with DFC at upcoming Boraki yard. GM instructed to take it o­n priority so that stretch of DFC between Khurja and Dadri may be started at the earliest.

Issue of remodelling of PrayagrajChheoki along with commissioning of additional platform at PrayagrajChheoki and third line between Naini and PrayagrajChheoki was also discussed and it was decided that the work should be completed by December 2021.

General Manager said that although these are tough times but the pace of infrastructure works should not get hampered o­n account of COVID. Necessary modifications in activities may be planned to get the entire project meet the deadlines. He further emphasized that all necessary precautions regarding COVID must be taken o­n work sites and instructions issued by local administration should be followed.

The meeting was attended by Principal head of the departments NCR, DRM Prayagraj along with other concerned officers of Prayagraj Division.

“Railways has played an important role in our lives and has been been witness to personal journeys of life in different phases.  Story of evolution of Railways from steam era to modern bullet trains era is remarkable. Railway Museum is monument of Tribute to that extraordinary change.”- Shri Piyush Goyal

“Museum is most relevant as Hubballi is an important Railway junction historically as well. This will become another prominent tourist destination in the region.”- Shri Pralhad Joshi

In museum o­ne coach should depict people with masks and o­ne coach as shramik coach for the sake of posterity to remember these times.”- Shri Suresh C. Angadi, Minister of State of Railways

This Museum displays the gradual evolution of advanced systems in all spheres of growth of Railways.

New Delhi, 09th August, 2020

Minister of Railways and Commerce & Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal and Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Coal & Mines, Shri Pralhad Joshi dedicated Railway Museum at Hubballi through video conferencing today i.e.09th August, 2020. The event was presided over by Minister of State of Railways, Shri Suresh C. Angadi and was attended by other dignitaries and senior officials.

This Rail Museum is first of its kind in North Karnataka and second in South Western Railway after historic Mysuru Rail Museum at Mysuru. It is centrally located next to second entry of Hubballi Railway Station o­n Gadag Road opposite to Central Railway Hospital.  This museum is set to enthrall the visitors with its beautiful surroundings.  The visitors from all over the country and abroad can have a treat of Railway Heritage items of yester years at Railway Museum at Hubballi.

Speaking o­n the occasion, Shri Piyush Goyal said, “Railways has an emotional connect with all of us. Railways has played an important role in our lives and has been witness to our personal journeys of life in different phases. He referred to Mahatma Gandhi and said that Gandhi Ji also preferred to understand India through trains. Railways have itself gone through great transformations. Story of evolution of Railways from steam era to modern bullet trains era is truly remarkable. Museum is monument of tribute to that extraordinary change.  Moving into a post Covid era would also see many changes. The museum will help in sensitizing society about shared history and culture. It will tells us about our roots and our foundations. We must preserve memories and legacy . We are now making Railways fully electrified and 100 % green . It will be world class passenger and freight services organization. Railways will continue to change and transform. Legacy will continue to be great and would require to be constantly preserved.

He congratulated all the Railway officials for extraordinary work during the lockdown. He also mentioned that  Railways has pledged  to contribute to 5 trillion economy and Atma Nirbhar Bharat.

Speaking o­n the occasion, Shri Pralhad Joshi said, “Museum is most relevant as Hubballi is an important Railway junction historically as well. This will become another prominent tourist destination in the region.”

He thanked Shri Goyal for the new Museum. He also thanked Railways for running 229 special shramik trains from Region. Shri Joshi also conveyed his thanks to Indian Railways for undertaking renovation  Hubballi Railway Station.

Addressing the function, Shri Suresh C. Angadi said that it was a great occasion for Hubballi people today . He suggested o­ne coach as people with Mask and o­ne coach as Shramik coach for the sake of posterity to remember these times.

The museum aims at preserving and portraying the glorious heritage of various branches of Railways and displays the gradual evolution of advanced systems in all spheres of Railway working.  At Hubballi Museum, the artefacts are broadly arranged in three sections i.e., at the two cottages named Malaprabha and Ghataprabha and the outdoor section.

 The Highlights of the Museum:

•           Galaxy of Rolling Stock

•           Malaprabha and Ghataprabha cottages

•           Theatre  Coach

•           Suruchi Cafeteria

•           Toy Train

•           Memorabilia  Shop

•           Ticket Printing Machine

•           Model train run

•           Children’s Activity Room

A grand arch at the entrance welcomes o­ne to the bygone era. Embellished with emblems of forerunners of South Western Railway, that served this region which is Southern Mahratta Railway, Mysore and Southern Mahratta Railway etc., the welcome arch beckons visitors to explore the world of Railways.

Outdoor landscape: Two narrow gauge locomotives (train engines) are the prime attraction in the Museum.  All the exhibits that run o­n track and are related to track such as Rolling Stock (engines), Coach, wagon, tanker, Permanent way material like Rails, sleepers, Level crossing gate, signals etc are provided in the galleries setup amidst soothing greenery of the Museum.

A narrow gauge coach which depicts “Unity in diversity” with life size statues of passengers from various parts of the country is an added attraction for the visitors.

Two beautiful cottages constructed in 1907, are converted to two parts of museum named as Malaprabha and Ghataprabha after the two rivers of the region.

Ghataprabha cottage: The cottages define quintessential old age charm, house collection of indoor artefacts.  Ghataprabha cottage features a model room with running train, signal instruments etc.  History of Locomotives, wagons, coaches is presented along with antique Books and Plants.  Glimpses of working of Railway in Medical and security fronts can be seen.  A colourful children activity room with fun facts is also part of Ghatprabha.  A memorabilia counter where souvenirs can be bought and a history corner where history of Railway companies is covered in the cottage.

Malaprabha Cottage: A series of beautiful charcoal sketches constitute art gallery at the entrance of Malaprabha. Booking office with ticket counter, printed tickets, iron cash chests reflect reminiscences of the ticketing of a few decades back.  A station master room is simulated with Panel, all the apparatus, registers, furniture and even life size statues of station master and Points man. The adjacent room is designed o­n theme of waiting room with antique furniture. A parcel office setup is also recreated with 150 year old parcel weighing machine.

The evolution and progress o­n of Permanent way, rails, sleepers, track fitting, telecommunication, electrical items along with time in tune with technology, is illustrated in the museum.

Platform with Theatres & Restaurant Coaches: A majestic platform with ornate pillars provides access to restaurant car & Theatre Car.  Short Movies and videos that are both entertaining and educative are planned to be played at fixed show hours in the coach Theatre.

Ride in a Toy Train: Colourful carriages steered by steam engine are sure to amuse children and elders alike. A toy train is manufactured by Hubballi workshop.  Boarding and taking a short trip in this toy train that is equipped with sound and steam effects will transport visitors to vintage era and awaken child in us.

Suruchi Cafeteria: To satiate the taste buds of visitors, Suruchi Cafeteria provided in the museum offers a menu of regional delicacies in aesthetically designed exteriors with antique pillar.

The unique feature of this museum is everything is being done with available resources by mobilizing materials and man power.

In view of the precautions to be taken in wake of COVID pandemic, entry for visitors to the museum is restricted to o­nly 30 members at a time. Visitors will be requested to sanitize their hands frequently using Sanitizer dispensers provided, compulsorily wear face mask and maintain social distancing when visiting the Museum.  Theatre coach will remain closed until complete relaxation lock down and return of normalcy.

The regular working Hours for the Museum from 11th Aug 2020 are as below:

•           Normal Days (Tuesday to Friday)      12 noon to 7 pm

•           Weekends & Public Holidays 12 noon to 8 pm

•           Every Monday is a Holiday

Entry Ticket Charges

•           Adult (above 12 Years) INR 20/-

•           Child (5-12 Years)      INR 10/-

•           Less than 5 Years        Free

Theatre Coach

•           Show timings (every o­ne hour starting from 12.00 pm 1 pm,  2  pm,  3 pm,  4 pm, 5 pm)

•           In Group of 10 members each ticket  INR 10/-

•           Show Time      15 mts

Toy Train Ticket (one trip)

•           Each Ticket     INR 10/-

* Three rounds of to and fro constitutes o­ne trip.

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