VARANASI NEWS – BLW General Manager Ashutosh Pant Conducts Comprehensive Inspection of Design Department, Emphasizes Innovation and Modern Design

Khabarilaal News Desk :

Banaras Locomotive Works General Manager Ashutosh Pant conducted a comprehensive inspection of the Design Department on Wednesday, reviewing ongoing technical activities, design development initiatives, and modern design processes. During the inspection, he issued key directives aimed at further strengthening quality, technical efficiency, and an innovation-driven work culture.

Reviewed WAP7 locomotive cab design

During the visit, the General Manager inspected the cab interior design model of the WAP7 Push-Pull locomotive, developed using Unigraphics 3-D software. He emphasized that locomotive cab design should not be driven solely by technical considerations, but should also focus on ergonomics, crew comfort, safety, and operational efficiency to create a better working environment for locomotive crews.

Inspection of export locomotive underframe design

Mr. Pant also reviewed the design work related to underframes of export-bound locomotives. To ensure structural integrity and compliance with international quality standards, he directed officials to expedite the submission of underframe design analysis and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) reports to Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO) for timely testing and approval.

Focus on digitization and modern technical resources

While inspecting the computer room, printing section, vendor development section, electrical section, and CAD room, the General Manager stressed the optimal use of modern technical resources, systematic workspace development, and greater digitization. He appreciated the department for effectively utilizing advanced software and design technologies.

Suggested a state-of-the-art design conference room

During the inspection, Mr. Pant also proposed the development of a state-of-the-art design conference room to further strengthen technical discussions, innovation, and research-based work methodology within the department.

Senior officials were present

The inspection was attended by Principal Chief Electrical Engineer Manish Kumar, Chief Design Engineer (Electrical) Anurag Kumar Gupta, Chief Design Engineer (Diesel) Praveen Kumar, Chief Design Engineer (Projects) Kaushlesh Singh, Deputy General Manager Sagar, along with several other officers and employees of the Design Department.

Appreciating the team, Mr. Ashutosh Pant stated that BLW is successfully meeting the requirements of both Indian Railways and the global railway sector through modern technology, innovation-driven design, and high-quality standards. He expressed confidence that the Design Department will continue to play a vital role in taking BLW to greater heights in the future.