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Gas cutting of rail of various sections with contractor's tools & plants, as directed by engineer in-charge : Rail section of 52Kg and above

Assembling and Laying of Improved Switch Expansion Joint (SEJ) on PSC sleepers of any rail section as per RDSO drawing including leading of SEJ rails, sleepers, fittings for a free lead of 5 250 metres, cutting of rails, drilling of holes as required and lubrication of SEJ, gauging, aligning rails, providing temporary connection with adequate welding gap with adjoining rails, providing reference posts at SEJ, first through packing of SEJ portion to make track geometry fit for 30 kmph speed and making ballast profile as per IRPWM. Note: (1) Rail cutting and hole drilling shall be paid separately. (2) One set comprise complete SEJ on both rails at SEJ. Under Traffic Block Conditions

Dismantling existing sand humps in yards from end of turnout to end of sand hump. 6 Scope includes dismantling of track and brick / stone masonry on either sides of track, removing sand and earth to the required level including clearing site and stacking released materials within maximum lead of 250m, clear of infringement, complete and as directed. 7

Linking of BG track etc

Removing seized ERC from SGCI inserts of existing track by using suitable approved chemicals and re-fixing after greasing of insert eye and ERC with Contractor's grease of specified 8 quality as per provisions of IRPWM, as directed by Engineer in-charge. Note: 1.List of Seized ERC along with location shall be prepared after inspection of SSE/P.Way and marked prior to execution of this item. 2. Due care shall be taken to avoid any damage to the sleeper 3.A penalty of 50% of the basic cost of new sleeper in nearest sleeper factory shall be levied on each, if SGCI insert is broken or sleeper gets cracked in the process.

Through Sleeper Renewal (TSR) with PSC sleepers involving removal existing sleepers of any type along with fittings from track, insertion of PSC sleepers lying along the cess / formation / 9 slope / toe within 5 metres height with all fittings to specified spacing, gauge and squareness, one round of through packing to make track fit for 20 kmph speed, dressing of ballast to standard profile, all in accordance with the latest provisions of IRPWM and stacking of all released material neatly at specified places within an average lead of 100 m as directed by Engineer in-charge. For PSC wider base sleepers - For location of work not involving deep screening

Removing weeds & bushes in ballast section and cess up to 3.95m from centre line of track in mid section & station yard, as specified by Engineer in-charge including disposal of branches, bushes outside cess/yard.

Boxing and profiling of ballast as per procedure prescribed in latest edition of IRPWM 11 including cess dressing on both sides of track. The work will include removing excess ballast from track and putting the same in crib and shoulder by leading to a maximum of 50m including crossing of track, deweeding on ballast section etc and as directed by Engineer-In charge.

Opening and refixing of Joggled fish plates provided to weld joints/rail of any rail section under traffic to enable examination of weld/rail by departmental official nominated by Engineer In charge and lubrication of fishplates by applying departmental Grease graphite grade 'O' 12 (IS:408) to fishing planes and bolts by departmental black oil as per procedure laid down in latest version of IRPWM, including all tools required and as directed by Engineer-in-charge. Note: 1. Grease Graphite, black oil, fish bolts, K.Oil, wire brush, required for work shall be given by department and issued at concerned SSE/PW Stores. 2.Jammed fish bolts shall be cut using chisel and hammer and replaced with new bolt.

Through Fitting Renewal (TFR) on PSC track, comprising of renewal of Grooved Rubber Pads, Liners and ERCs without damaging PSC sleepers. Scope includes removal of all fittings, cleaning of rail seat, rail flange at liner seats, and eye of Inserts with wire brushes and applying Grease 13 Graphite Grade "O" (IS:408) to eye of insert and central leg of ERC with contractor's grease of Railway's specification, fixing all fittings in correct position and sealing liner edges with grease all complete including collection and stacking of released materials at nominated locations within SSE Jurisdiction as directed by Engineer-in-Charge. Note: All the fittings will be supplied at SSE/Stores/Depot.

First or Second Through Packing of track of all sleeper density including giving a 14 general lift, as desired to eliminate sag after Deep Screening work, lifting of track, lowering of track and major realignment of curves and formation rehabilitation as per procedure prescribed in latest edition of IRPWM. Note: General lift is normally 25 mm and isolated lift may be up to 50 mm. For PSC Sleeper Track with Sleeper Density of 1660

Manual deep screening of Plain track/ turnouts under traffic as per procedure prescribed in IRPWM, June 2020 or latest, in other than PSC sleepers of any density and throwing away screened muck arising out of screening on toe of bank or on cess, if low or on spoil banks above top of cutting (including throwing and leveling, if required beyond minimum 5m from the edge of 15 cutting which are up to 3m deep or alternatively carting it up to 50m for disposing it off beyond cutting or platforms) as per direction of Engineer in-charge, including cutting cess for effective drainage on both sides, one round of kutcha packing with screened ballast and further attending to track parameter to make track fit for 20 kmph speed complete in all respect. Note : Payment shall be made for length along main line only for turnouts. Depth of 300 mm below bottom of sleeper of Plain Track

Lubrication of ERCs and its liner contact area by removal of ERCs and Metal / GFNliners in rail panel, cleaning of rust / scale of ERC, Metal / GFN liners & SGCI insert by using wire brush, scrapper / sand emery paper etc supply and application of graphite grease, as prescribed by Railway for under side of liners & corresponding area of rail foot & SGCI insert with ERCs and re-fixing the same as per procedure prescribed in latest edition of IRPWM with contractors grease and all other tools & plants complete and as directed. Note: Each ERC in this item shall constitute 1 ERC and its Liner Contact area.

Assembling on temporary staging and insertion of all types of turnouts including diamond crossings and derailing switches on prepared ballast bed during traffic block, manually or by contractor's cranes, at specified location with 52Kg / 60Kg rail section on PSC sleepers with Railways rails/sleepers available anywhere within 500m as per standard drawing, duly leading sleepers, rails, 17 switches, crossings, fastenings etc. including rail cutting, drilling, fixing of all components, fittings etc. with housing of tongue rails as per requirement of signaling including crossing of track, filling and spreading of ballast in crib and shoulder as required, linking of turnout with existing track, attending track parameters including lifting, providing one round of packing to make track fit for 20 kmph speed including lubrication of fittings/fastenings, complete in all respect and as directed by Engineer in- charge. Note: Required P.Way fittings shall be supplied at the SSE/P.Way stores. 1 in 12 Turnouts

Lubrication of Plate/Rail screws of Points and crossings, SEJs, Bridges, Curves etc., with greases graphite, including removal of screws carefully without damaging sleepers, cleaning with wire 18 brush etc., both screws and dowel hole, applying grease graphite, refixing the screw and sealing the top and sides of screw with grease graphite to prevent ingress of moisture and corrosion with contractors labour, tools, consumables under traffic condition all lead and lift complete. By using Contractor's Grease Graphite

Renewal of CMS Crossing of all rail sections with CMS crossing or with WCMS crossing complete with fastenings including replacement of worn-out rubber pads, liners and ERC, as required. 19 All the released materials shall be stacked at specified location in a countable manner within the lead of 500m & all lift, clear of infringements, crossing of track, if any complete, as directed. with contractor's vehicles, consumables, stores, labour etc. complete, as directed by engineer in-charge. Note: Rail cutting and drilling shall be paid separately under relevant item. 1 in 12 Turnout

Casual renewal of PSC sleepers on points and crossings, derailing switches and diamonds portion of any layout including packing under new sleepers.

Through fitting renewal (TFR) with new Grooved Rubber Sole pads(GRSP), Liners and ERC or through renewal with new GRSPs using existing ERCs and liners after cleaning and greasing on entire Turnout of PSC Fan shaped layout including approach & exit sleepers comprising of removing & 21 refixing or replacement of plate screws, ERCs and liners including seized ERCs, replacing the GRSP after cleaning rail seat, refixing slide chairs, lubrication of ERCs, applying grease to plate screws and Liner contact area with contractor's Grease Graphite Grade 'O' (IS:408) after cleaning of rust/scale on liner contact area etc., as per provisions of IRPWM of latest version with all contractor's labour, tools, plants and stacking all the released materials etc .complete and as directed by Engineer in charge. Note: GRSP will be supplied at SSE/stores/depot. For 1 in 12 Turnouts

Drilling of hole of different diameter and chamfering, in rail of any section and any UTS manually only in emergencies with contractor's labours, tools & plants, consumables etc. Hole of dia. 26.5mm and above

Cutting / cropping of rail of 60Kg - 90 UTS, manually and perfectly vertical with contractor's labour, hacksaw blade and tools & plants

Deep screening of turnout under line block within stipulated time by way of removing the Points and Crossing assembly by using T-28 cranes, removing the entire stone ballast bed by excavators up to shoulders to depth of 200/250/300 mm, limiting the digging up to original formation level only, screening the ballast so removed and stacking, spreading ballast on the formation in uniform layer from stack of new/screened ballast, placing the points and crossing assembly in designed position, dumping and spreading ballast in cribs and shoulders, lifting of track as required so 24 as to get a clean cushion of 300mm, shifting of sleepers to correct spacing including removal and re- fixing of fittings wherever necessary, aligning of sleepers as per prescribed layout, initial packing, aligning, dressing/ lowering the cess to deep screened depth up to the edge of bank with a slope of 1 in 30, boxing of ballast to profile and making fit to run the trains at a speed of non stop 20 KMPH as specified in IRPWM - June 2020 or latest complete in all respect as directed by the Engineer - in - charge. Note: 1. Rail cutting and Rail hole drilling shall be paid under relevant items. 2. Scooped ballast shall be screened and the unused quantity of screened ballast shall be stacked for use in future. For 1 in 12 points and Crossings

Replacing existing glued joint rail with cut rails or with glued joint rail or insertion of glued joint by cutting existing track under traffic condition by cutting rails, refixing with all rail sleeper 25 fastenings and providing required gaps for carrying out welding as an alternative to drilling holes or joining rails with fish plates duly drilling holes as required including stacking of released material and as directed by engineer in-charge. Note: (1) Drilling holes & rail cutting will be paid separately. (2) Transportation of materials to the site of work from supply points, if more than 250m, shall be paid separately.

Cutting / cropping of rail of 60Kg - 90 UTS, manually and perfectly vertical with 26 contractor's labour, hacksaw blade and tools & plants - Note: 1.Manual cutting should be used only in emergencies with prior permission of sectional ADEN where machine cutting can not be arranged in time. 2. Cutting of Rails with blade and forcing to part by using other means to break the rails is prohibited. 3.Rails should be cut right through hacksaw blades only.

Cutting / cropping of rail of 60Kg - 90 UTS, manually and perfectly vertical with 27 contractor's labour, hacksaw blade and tools & plants - Note: 1.Manual cutting should be used only in emergencies with prior permission of sectional ADEN where machine cutting can not be arranged in time. 2. Cutting of Rails with blade and forcing to part by using other means to break the rails is prohibited. 3.Rails should be cut right through hacksaw blades only. On Cess

Cutting / cropping of rail of 60Kg - 90 UTS, manually and perfectly vertical with 28 contractor's labour, hacksaw blade and tools & plants - Note: 1.Manual cutting should be used only in emergencies with prior permission of sectional ADEN where machine cutting can not be arranged in time. 2. Cutting of Rails with blade and forcing to part by using other means to break the rails is prohibited. 3.Rails should be cut right through hacksaw blades only. In-situ situation

Assembling on temporary staging and insertion of all types of turnouts including diamond crossings and derailing switches on prepared ballast bed during traffic block, manually or by contractor's cranes, at specified location with 52Kg / 60Kg rail section on PSC sleepers with Railways rails/sleepers available anywhere within 500m as per standard drawing, duly leading sleepers, rails, 29 switches, crossings, fastenings etc. including rail cutting, drilling, fixing of all components, fittings etc. with housing of tongue rails as per requirement of signaling including crossing of track, filling and spreading of ballast in crib and shoulder as required, linking of turnout with existing track, attending track parameters including lifting, providing one round of packing to make track fit for 20 kmph speed including lubrication of fittings/fastenings, complete in all respect and as directed by Engineer in- charge. Note: Required P.Way fittings shall be supplied at the SSE/P.Way stores. Derailing Switch

Loading of tongue rail, stock rail, switch assembly and crossings of any section and 30 length, SEJ, Glued joint etc. with / without P.Way fittings and fastenings, in Wagon / Truck / trailer including lead up to 250 metre and lift up to 5 metre. In Wagon where mechanical handling is possible and traffic block is not required or in Truck/trailer.

Loading, leading and unloading of all types of P.Way fittings and all other 31 miscellaneous material except Rails, sleepers, switches, crossings, SEJs and Glued Joints by road vehicles for different leads. Note: Lead shall be the shortest motorable road length between the points of loading and unloading. Lead beyond 30 Km and up to 50 km

Transportation of Rails, sleepers, switches, crossings, SEJs and Glued Joints by road 32 vehicles for different leads. Note: 1. Lead shall be the shortest motorable road length between the points of loading and unloading. 2. Loading and unloading shall be paid extra under relevant items. Lead beyond 30 Km and up to 50 km

Unloading of Switches / Crossings / SEJ Rails / Glued Joints of any rail section and 33 length with or without P.Way fittings & fastenings in neat manner for Railway usage from departmental material train (DMT) or contractor's / Railway's Truck/Trailer with lead up to 250 metre & lift up to 5 metres. From Truck / Trailer

Loading, leading and unloading of 52Kg / 60Kg rail up to 13 metre length by Railway's 34 Rail Dolly / Dip Lorry to the nominated location under traffic with line protection in case road carriage is not possible with different lead with a lift up to 5 metre during block period. For lead beyond 500 metre and up to 1 Km.

Unloading of all type of rails of length 130 metre and beyond from end unloading rake and keep the panels in head-up position at specified distance from centre of track clear from any infringement.. Note: Contractor has to keep Oxygen and Acetylene gas with cutter as standby during the period of work. During period of traffic block

Loading, leading and unloading of 52Kg / 60Kg rail up to 13 metre length by Railway's 36 Rail Dolly / Dip Lorry to the nominated location under traffic with line protection in case road carriage is not possible with different lead with a lift up to 5 metre during block period. For lead up to 500 metre.

Loading of 52kg / 60kg PSC normal line and special sleepers up to 2.75 metre length in Depot / Station / Mid-section between stations in a neat manner to departmental material train (DMT) 37 or contractor's / Railway's Truck/Trailer with crane or any other means including crossing of one track with free lead up to 250 metre and lift up to 5 metre, if required with contractor's labour, tools & plants, machinery, consumables etc. Note: In case of any damage to sleeper during loading, penalty @ 50% of the all inclusive cost of sleeper shall be levied. In Wagon where mechanical handling is possible and traffic block is not required or in Truck / trailer

Loading of 52kg / 60kg PSC line and special sleepers beyond 2.75 metre length including existing fittings and fastenings in Depot / Station / Mid-section between stations in a neat 38 manner to departmental material train (DMT) or contractor's / Railway's Truck/trailer with crane or any other means including crossing of one track with free lead up to 250 metre and lift up to 5 metre, if required with contractor's labour, tools & plants, machinery, consumables etc. Note: In case of any damage to sleeper during loading, penalty @ 50% of the all inclusive cost of sleeper shall be levied. In Wagon/Truck / trailer where mechanical handling is possible and traffic block is not required.

Unloading of 52kg / 60kg PSC special sleepers beyond 2.75 metre length in Depot / Station / Mid-section between stations in neat manner for Railway usage from departmental material 39 train (DMT) or contractor's / Railway's Truck/Trailer with crane or any other means including crossing of one track and lead up to 50 metre & lift up to 5 metre with contractor's labour, tools & plants, machinery, consumables etc. Note: In case of any damage to sleeper during loading, penalty @ 50% of the all inclusive cost of sleeper shall be levied. From Truck / Trailer

Unloading of 52kg / 60kg PSC line and special sleepers up to 2.75 metre length in Depot / Station / Mid-section between stations in neat manner for Railway usage from departmental 40 material train (DMT) or contractor's / Railway's Truck/Trailer with crane or any other means including crossing of one track and lead up to 250 metre & lift up to 5 metre with contractor's labour, tools & plants, machinery, consumables etc. Note: In case of any damage to sleeper during loading, penalty @ 50% of the all inclusive cost of sleeper shall be levied. From Truck / Trailer

Under conditions not requiring Traffic Block: Dismantling of existing BG turnouts, diamond crossings and derailing switches with all types of rails and sleeper layout, removing rails, switches, crossings, sleepers & fastenings, leveling of ballast to correct profile & stacking all the released materials, sleepers, fastenings, rails, switches & crossings including segregating & stacking 41 at specified locations in a neat and countable manner, within the lead of 250m & all lift, clear of infringements, crossing of track, if any complete, as directed - Note: 1. This item shall be operated only when existing turnout is replaced either with new turnout in case of TTR or with plain track when existing turnout is no more required at that location. 2. Rail cutting will be paid extra under relevant item. 3. Laying of new turnout or plain track on prepared ballast bed, as required, shall be paid separately under relevant item. Derailing Switch (Under conditions not requiring Traffic Block).

Under conditions not requiring Traffic Block: Dismantling of existing BG turnouts, diamond crossings and derailing switches with all types of rails and sleeper layout, removing rails, switches, crossings, sleepers & fastenings, leveling of ballast to correct profile & stacking all the released materials, sleepers, fastenings, rails, switches & crossings including segregating & stacking 42 at specified locations in a neat and countable manner, within the lead of 250m & all lift, clear of infringements, crossing of track, if any complete, as directed - Note: 1. This item shall be operated only when existing turnout is replaced either with new turnout in case of TTR or with plain track when existing turnout is no more required at that location. 2. Rail cutting will be paid extra under relevant item. 3. Laying of new turnout or plain track on prepared ballast bed, as required, shall be paid separately under relevant item. 1 in 12 Turnout (Under conditions not requiring Traffic Block).

25mm gap 'in-situ' welding during traffic block using Railway's welding portion and finishing of weld to meet the prescribed tolerances and pass all stipulated tests with all required labour, materials, consumables, tools, equipments etc. to complete the work in all respect as per IR's 43 "Manual for Fusion Welding of Rails by Alumino - Thermic Process" with latest correction slips,including marking of welded joint, painting weld collar with anticorrosive paint, restoration of track near weld joint to original position and fixing of joggled fish plate at new weld, to be removed after passing of weld in USFD test as directed by Engineer in charge. Note: 1. Welding portion and related accessories as per Annexure - I shall be supplied by Railways. All other items required shall be supplied by the Contractor. 2. Welding shall be carried out only by trained welder having valid competency certificate. 3. Hydraulic Weld trimmer shall be used for chipping and profile Grinder for finishing. 4. Required nos. of Joggled fish plates shall be supplied by Railway at nearest P. Way Stores and the same shall be returned at nearest P. Way Store or at other location as per direction of Engineer-in-Charge after release from track. For 60 Kg/60EI-R260 grade Rail, Single shot crucible fitted with Automatic Tapping Thimble Technology, 3 pieces Mould (Zircon washed) and Compressed Air Petrol heating technique.

25mm gap Cess Welding with Railway's welding portion and finishing of weld to meet the prescribed tolerances and pass all stipulated tests with Contractor's labour, materials, consumables, tools, equipments etc. to complete the work in all respect as per IR's "Manual for Fusion Welding of Rails by Alumino - Thermic Process" with latest correction slips, including all required 44 handling and rehandling of rails, marking of welded joint, painting weld collar with anticorrosive paint, as directed by Engineer in charge. Note: 1 . Only welding portion and related accessories as per Annexure - I shall be supplied by Railways. 2 . Welding shall be carried out only by trained welder having valid competency certificate. 3. Hydraulic Weld trimmer shall be used for chipping and profile Grinder for finishing. For 60 Kg/60EI-R260 grade Rail, Single shot crucible fitted with Automatic Tapping Thimble, 3 pieces Mould (Zircon washed) and Compressed Air Petrol/LPG pre heating technique.

Manufacturing, fabricating and supplying retro-reflective Engineering Indicator boards, made of 2mm thick aluminium sheet or 3mm thick aluminium composite sheet, face to be fully covered with high intensity encapsulated type heat activated retro-reflective sheeting conforming to type-IV of ASTM-D4956-01 in yellow & black or other colour combination including subject matter, message, symbols, borders etc. as approved by Engineer In-charge or as per IRPWM guidelines, 45 pasted on substrate by an adhesive backing which shall be activated by applying heat and pressure conforming to class-2 of ASTM-D-4956-01 and fixing the same with suitable sized aluminium alloy rivets @ 20 cm c/c to back-support frame of M.S. angle iron of size 25mm x25mm x 3mmprovided all along the edges of board with theft resistant measures back side of board shall be with non-peelable weatherproof paint, consisting of one coat of zinc chromate primer and two coats of epoxy paint. Vertical post shall have black & white anti-corrosive paint or powder coating complete, as directed. Caution Indicator Board of size 1400mmx400mm with back support frame fixed to vertical post of MS angle of size 50mmx50mmx6mm of 3650 mm long

Manufacturing, fabricating and supplying retro-reflective Engineering Indicator boards, made of 2mm thick aluminium sheet or 3mm thick aluminium composite sheet, face to be fully covered with high intensity encapsulated type heat activated retro-reflective sheeting conforming to type-IV of ASTM-D4956-01 in yellow & black or other colour combination including subject matter, message, symbols, borders etc. as approved by Engineer In-charge or as per IRPWM guidelines, 46 pasted on substrate by an adhesive backing which shall be activated by applying heat and pressure conforming to class-2 of ASTM-D-4956-01 and fixing the same with suitable sized aluminium alloy rivets @ 20 cm c/c to back-support frame of M.S. angle iron of size 25mm x25mm x 3mmprovided all along the edges of board with theft resistant measures back side of board shall be with non-peelable weatherproof paint, consisting of one coat of zinc chromate primer and two coats of epoxy paint. Vertical post shall have black & white anti-corrosive paint or powder coating complete, as directed. Speed Indicator Board of equilateral triangular shape having each side of 1000mm with back support frame fixed to vertical post of MS angle of size 50mmx50mmx6mm of 3650 mm long

Manufacturing, fabricating and supplying retro-reflective Engineering Indicator boards, made of 2mm thick aluminium sheet or 3mm thick aluminium composite sheet, face to be fully covered with high intensity encapsulated type heat activated retro-reflective sheeting conforming to type-IV of ASTM-D4956-01 in yellow & black or other colour combination including subject matter, message, symbols, borders etc. as approved by Engineer In-charge or as per IRPWM guidelines, pasted on substrate by an adhesive backing which shall be activated by applying heat and pressure 47 conforming to class-2 of ASTM-D-4956-01 and fixing the same with suitable sized aluminium alloy rivets @ 20 cm c/c to back-support frame of M.S. angle iron of size 25mm x25mm x 3mmprovided all along the edges of board with theft resistant measures back side of board shall be with non-peelable weatherproof paint, consisting of one coat of zinc chromate primer and two coats of epoxy paint. Vertical post shall have black & white anti-corrosive paint or powder coating complete, as directed. Termination Indicator Board of Circular shape having diameter of 1000mm with back support frame welded to vertical post of MS angle of size 50mmx50mmx6mm of 3950 mm long

De-stressing of LWR/CWR track of any density under traffic line block with contractor's labours, tools, equipments and consumables inclusive of all lead & lift. Activities include cutting of LWR/CWR into convenient panels of specified length, removal of ERCs, liners, greasing of ERCs and liner contact area, lifting rails and keeping them on rollers provided at every 15 sleepers, working out 48 elongation of rail ends depending on prevailing site conditions, pulling rails with the help of Hydraulic Tensor to achieve the desired elongation, cutting rails, as required, removing rollers and placing rail in position, re-fixing ERCs & liners and adjustment of gap at SEJs : Note: (1) Welding of rail joints will be paid separately. (2) Rail cutting and Hole drilling shall be paid separately. (3) Opening and closing of LC if required will be paid separately. (4) As per procedure prescribed in latest edition of IRPWM & CE's Circulars for destressing of LWR/CWR, if any. Without Rail tensor

Anti-corrosive painting of rail outside track on rail bottom, web, foot and fishing plane 49 with two coats of thickness of 100 microns each by bituminous black paint confirms to IS-9862 of reputed make including surface preparation, as a complete job as per procedure prescribed in latest edition of IRPWM. For 60 Kg Rails

Through packing of points and crossings, derailing switches including gauging, fittings recoupment, ballasting as required, elimination of sag and to the required alignment after Deep 50 Screening as per procedure prescribed in latest edition of IRPWM complete as per direction of Engineer-in-charge. Note: This work shall be operated in exceptional cases with written approval at DEN level when UNIMAT is not available and immediate packing is required to pass train over it. 1 in 12 PSC layout

Carrying out pre-tamping, during tamping and post-tamping works for tamping of Turnouts of all types Under Traffic Block Conditions which include :(1) Re-adjustment of ballast, heaping-up of ballast, filling-up of cavities in tamping zone by picking ballast from stacks / shoulders / crib of adjoining track up to lead of 50 m to ensure effective packing; (2) Clearing of ballast on sleepers to make them visible to operator; (3) Clearing of ballast over rail foot to facilitate holding of rail by rollers of UNIMAT; (4) Digging, screening and replenishment of ballast at mud pumping / rounded ballast in sleeper crib location; (5) Tightening of loose fittings including check rails 51 immediately before & after tamping; (6) Replacement of broken / missing fittings supplied by Railway; (7) Correcting displaced sleepers to position along with squaring; (8) Re-setting worked-out / fallen fittings; (9) Removing and re-fixing joggled fish plates & wooden blocks, OHE bonds & other obstructions, wherever necessary ;(10) Removing and re-fixing stretcher bar, as directed; (11) Adjustment in opening and housing of switch for testing operation of points (12)Manual consolidation of ballast in cribs and shoulders; (13) Stages of payment a) 30% of the rate will be paid on completion of pre tamping attention, b) Balance 70% of the rate will be paid on completion of post tamping; (14) Recovery at the rate of twice the applicable rate will be effected in case contractor fails to carry out any of the pre/during/post operation. 1 in 12 Turnouts (Under Traffic Block Conditions)

Carrying out pre-tamping, during tamping and post-tamping work for tamping track with all types of rails, sleepers & sleeper density by various Track Tamping machines, like CSM,DUO/3X Machines which include : (1) Re-adjustment of ballast, heaping-up of ballast, filling-up of cavities in tamping zone by picking ballast from stacks / shoulders / crib of adjoining track up to lead of 50 m to ensure effective packing; (2) Clearing of ballast on sleepers to make them visible to operator, (3) Clearing of ballast over rail foot to facilitate holding of rail by rollers of TTRM; (4) Digging, screening and replenishment of ballast at mud pumping / rounded ballast in sleeper crib location; (5) Tightening of loose fittings immediately before & after tamping; (6) Replacement of 52 broken / missing fittings supplied by Railway; (7) Correcting displaced sleepers to position along with squaring; (8) Re-setting of worked-out / fallen fittings. (9) Removing and re-fixing joggled fish plates & wooden blocks, wherever necessary; (10) Manual consolidation of ballast in crib / shoulders; (11) Removing and refixing of traction bonds during the block in electrified sections (12) Dressing of ballast Note: 1. Tamping blocks are not identical & it may be given at any time either during day or night. 2. Stages of payment a) 30% of the rate will be paid on completion of pre tamping attention, b) Balance 70% of the rate will be paid on completion of post tamping. 3. Recovery at the rate of twice the above applicable rate will be effected in case contractor fails to carry out pre/during/post operation. 4.Payment shall be made only once in irrespective of numbers of TTRM packing round and after restoration of normal speed and restoration of complete ballast profile. For day time block working

Lubrication of fish plated rail joints under traffic, by using Grease Graphite Grade 'O' 53 (IS:408) and Black oil supplied by contractor, for all types of rail sections as per procedure laid down in latest version of IRPWM and as directed by Engineer In charge. Note: Release U/S bolt & nuts is to be deposited back. If any fish bolts is jammed it should be cut with chisel and hammer and replaced with fresh fish bolt supplied. For 1.00m long fishplates

Marking, inscribing, painting, writing, bordering etc. on new / old iron surface at 54 various locations of Points & Crossings with details of turn-in / turn-out reference station mark on railweb for one set, duly preparing surface with contractor's wire brush and applying two coats of yellow synthetic enamel paint of approved quality as background and stenciling the details to suitable size, as described for every curve reference station mark / switch / crossing details with black enamel paint of approved quality complete, as directed : Note: Stenciling of letters is only permitted. No hand written letters are accepted. 1 in 12 Turnout

Lifting and packing for regrading the existing PSC sleeper track to required height / level in stages not exceeding 75mm or part thereof at a time, providing permissible ramp for the track, insertion of moorum / sand / stone ballast uniformly under the existing track and placing the 55 same to safe approved gradient, gauge, cushion including levelling and one round of through packing to allow train movement at restricted speed of 30 kmph for a specified length with all leads & lifts and fixing, marking, painting rail level pegs at every 30m interval. Note: Lifting of track shall be done in stages as per procedure prescribed in latest edition of IRPWM to get the proposed final level as per approved working profile, as directed by Engineer in-charge.

Dismantling and removing rail of all section & length from track, laid on any type & 56 density of sleeper by removing fish plates, fastenings & fish bolts and other materials including stacking all released materials within an average distance of 500 metres as directed by Engineer in- charge. Note: 1.Cutting of rails shall be paid separately. 2.Work to be done under traffic block. For Through Rail Renewal work

Earthwork in filling in embankment, guide bunds, around buried type abutments, bridge gaps, trolley refuges, platforms etc. with contractor's own earth conforming to Soil Quality Class SQ1/SQ2/SQ3, after preparation of foundations as applicable, benching in existing banks wherever required, spreading in layers with motor grader, bringing the moisture content to OMC, 1 mechanical compaction to specified density and dressing of bank to final profile as per RDSO Specifications: RDSO/2020/GE: IRS-0004 with latest correction slips. Note: 1) Foundation preparation, Benching including additional earthwork on account of this, wherever required, shall be paid extra under relevant schedule item for benching. 2) Payment for Earthwork under this item shall be made based on the cross section measurements calculated (i) with original ground profile of existing bank based on initial ground levels before doing benching and (ii) final profile of the bank worked out with final levels as per prevailing guidelines. Using Soil Class SQ1

Manufacturing of blanketing material by wet mixing of naturally available suitable soil including additional blending with naturally available or manufactured material as required to achieve 2 specified gradation, in designed proportion in Pug mill or wet mix plant to have uniform gradation including all incidental transportation, laying over finished formation in uniform layer(s) with motor grader, compaction with suitable vibratory roller to specified density and finishing to correct profile, complete as per RDSO Specification No. RDSO/2020/GE: IRS-0004 with latest correction slips.

Benching of existing embankment manually in steps of 30 cm height for doubling/tripling works in running line to provide proper amalgamation between the old and new embankments as per RDSO latest Specifications and guidelines RDSO/2020//GE: IRS-0004 to the entire satisfaction of Engineer in-charge. The item includes uprooting and disposing of all the vegetation, all lift, descends, ascends and additional earthwork required for filling due to removal of 3 earth in benching in existing bank. Note: (1) The benching Work shall be done for a maximum height of 0.90 m at any time based on the progress of earthwork starting from toe of the embankment. (2) Benching work shall be certified and recorded before starting the earth work. (3) Unit for payment shall be km per metre height of the Bank. Height here means representative average height of the bank in the specified km taken from cross sectional measurements for earthwork. (4) Since the rate includes earthwork in steps, payment under this item shall be made after completion of earthwork to that level. (5) Cut soil from bank shall not be used in embankment construction and disposed off away from bank as per the direction of Engineer-in-charge.

Providing portable fencing along running track where work is to be done in close vicinity of track, maintaining during execution of work and removing after completion of the work as 5 per direction of the Engineer. Fencing shall consist of self supporting steel angles of size 50mm x50mm x 6mm, 1.5m long provided with hooks etc. and embedded in CC 1:2:4 block of size 0.23m x 0.23m x 0.23m placed at c/c distance of 2m along track. 12mm dia rods in three horizontal layers shall be tack welded with angle posts. Note : Released material will be property of the contractor after completion of work. Cost of cement required for CC blocks shall be paid separately. With provision of one 50mm wide retro-reflective tape in horizontal direction, duly secured/tight with vertical posts.