India Railways - Esc Specs 2017

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR PASSENGER-ESCALATORS
TO BE INSTALLED AT VARIOUS RAILWAY-STATIONS OF
INDIAN RAILWAYS
Amendment Revision
SN Reason
Number Date Number Date
1. 1st 16.12.0 - - Cl. No. 1.7(b), 15.1, 25.1 modified & cl. No. 15.7,
8 15.8 deleted as per Rly Bd letter no.
98/Elect(G)/150/9/Pt.(Escalator) dt. 15.12.08
2. 2nd 23.04.0 - - Additional para inserted in cl 1.7 and 2.4. Cl 1.5,
9 2.8, 7.0 & 20.5 modified and Cl 1.7(iv) deleted, as
per Rly Bd letter no.
98/Elect(G)/150/9/Pt.(Escalator) dt. 23.04.09
3. 3rd 24.06.0 - - New Clauses 2.4.5, 2.4.6, 2.6.5, 2.5.3, 2.14.4
9 added; clauses 1.1, 1.5, 2.5.1, 2.5.2, 2.10, 7.0,
9.1.11, 9.2, 10.9, 15.3, 16.1, 27.0 modified and
clauses 1.7 b (iii) and 18.0 deleted.
4. 4th 17.07.0 - - Clauses1.1, 1.5, 7.0 amended
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5. 5th 27.09.2 Clauses No. Index, 1.7b(ii), 2.16, 4.0 ,7.0, 8.0, 9.0
010 11.0, 12.0, 12.1.1, 12.1.2, 12.1.3, 12.2.1, 12.2.2,
12.2.3, 12.2.5, 12.3.1, 12.3.2, 13.1, 14.0, 20.2,
20.5, 22.3, 23.0, 23.1, 23.2, 24.1, 24.2, 24.3, 24.4,
24.6, 24.8, 25.1, 25.2, 25.3, 26.1, 26.3, 26.6,
26.8.1, 27.0, 27.1, 27.2, 28.1, 28.6, 29.1,
Definitions (Part-ii b)Modified&Clause nos.15.0
and 26.4 deleted as per Railway Board letter No.
98/Elect.(G)/150/9/Pt. dated 10.09.10.
6 - - 1 04.10.2012 Rationalized the spec and major editorial changes
to improve its readability and clarity.
7. - - 2 10.11.2017 Rationalized the spec and major editorial changes
to improve its readability and clarity.
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INDEX
S.No DESCRIPTION PAGE No.

Foreword 03
1.0 Scope 03
2.0 System Details & Schematics (Construction) 05
3.0 System Operating Conditions 20
4.0 Infringement of Patent Rights 20
5.0 Governing Specifications 20
6.0 Service Conditions 20
7.0 Technical Specifications 21
8.0 Other Key Technical Information Related To Escalator, To Be 23
Supplied By Each Bidder Along With Their Offer
9.0 Safety Devices/ Features Required 24
10.0 General Requirement 31
11.0 Electromagnetic Compatibility Requirement (EMC) 33
12.0 Testing & Inspection 33
13.0 Escalator Installation and Final Acceptance Testing 34
14.0 Withdrawal of Approval 34
15.0 Lighting 34
16.0 Accessibility 35
17.0 Movement Of Material 35
18.0 Installation & Commissioning 35
19.0 Labeling And Marking 36
20.0 Packing, Shipping And Delivery 36
21.0 On-Site Support To Contractor 36
22.0 Warranty 37
23.0 After sales services 37
24.0 Maintenance 38
25.0 Training Program 39
26.0 Operation And Maintenance Manuals 40
27.0 Quality Assurance 40
Annexure-1 41
Annexure-2 42
Annexure-3 44
Annexure-4 50
Annexure-5 51
Annexure-6A 53
Annexure-6B 62
Annexure-6C 64
Annexure-6D 68
Annexure-7 74
Definitions 75
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR PASSENGER-ESCALATORS TO BE

INSTALLED AT VARIOUS RAILWAY-STATIONS OF INDIAN RAILWAYS
FOREWORD
This specification defines the objectives, guidelines and requirement

for the design, manufacture, supply, installation, testing and
commissioning of heavy duty escalators at Railway Stations of Indian
Railways (IR).
1.0 SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers design, manufacture and supply at site,

installation, testing and commissioning of heavy-duty, reversible
escalators to be provided at the Railway Stations of Indian Railways
for semi outdoor application. Railways shall provide adequate shade
on the top and the same shall be extended on the sides so as to offer
protection to the escalator from sun and rain. The contractor shall
take necessary measures while designing, manufacturing and
installing such escalators so that ingress of water or dust shall not
deteriorate the performance and reliability of escalators and the
finish/properties/strength of the escalators’ exposed parts.
1.2 The Escalator shall be of State-of-the-art technology, having nominal

step width of 1000mm, with 4 nos. horizontal Steps on top and bottom
landing area and the nominal speed will be 0.5 m/sec. For the
aforesaid step width and nominal speed, maximum carrying capacity
will be 100 passengers per minute. The escalator shall be complete
with all safety features and shall fully comply with International
Standard EN-115 latest version. Escalators shall be capable of
operating safely, smoothly and continuously in both directions.
1.3 There shall be provision of energy meter (KWh Meter) to record energy
consumption of escalator. The meter should have facility for recording
energy with time of day (TOD). Suitable provision shall be provided to
record and generate energy consumption log on the basis of working
hours. (optional item see annex-1 item no. 6 )
1.4 The vertical-height of foot-over-bridge (passenger walking-level) from

the ground-level generally varies between 4.5 meter to 8.0 meter at the
Railway Stations. In exceptional cases, escalator of rise even higher
than 8.0m might be required.
1.5 The angle of inclination of escalator shall be 30° and minimum

transition radius shall be 2.6 meters at the upper landing and 2.0
meters at the lower landing.
1.6 The purchaser/ user Railways shall furnish the exact information by
filling in all the entries, as per the format given in Annexure 1.
1.7 The contractor’s scope of work shall include but not be limited to the
following works:-
(i) Provision of escalators including public announcement

system in stations for passenger movements.
(ii) Transportation of material and equipment for installation
purpose.
(iii) Spare parts, special tools, testing and diagnostic equipment
and measuring instruments (if asked for in the tender).
(iv) Training.
(v) Documentation.
(vi) Control and monitoring system for Escalators.
(vii) Maintenance for specified period.
(viii) Services.
1.8 Railways’ scope of work
As for site preparation works (civil and electrical), with the exception of
items of works specifically kept under contractor’s scope by this
specification, all the other works will automatically fall under railways’
scope. The site preparation works to be undertaken by railways may
typically include:
i) Canopy above the escalator; FOB extension and load bearing
support pillars thereof; it is desirable that the escalator should
have sufficient side covering to prevent rain water entry up to
handrail portion; canopy and side covering should be made
preferably by galvanized/ polycarbonate sheet. The elevation of
canopy should gel with architectural appearance of station
building and should add effect to the aesthetic look of the
building.
ii) Suitable arrangement to prevent the public from falling down
from the sides at top landing; a floor (flush with escalator floor
plate at lower landing) at a level higher than the platform floor
level and a ramp to bridge the (higher) escalator floor plate level
and the (lower) platform floor level.
iii) All associated civil works for providing
a. The pit sizes will be assumed as 1850 mm (W) x 1450 mm
(D) x 6500 mm (L). Pit should have floor slope of 1/30
from pit to sump.
b. Sump of size 0.5m x 0.5m x 2m with suitable cover, etc.
c. Intermediate support (if vertical rise is more than 5m).
iv) Provision of portable pump(s) and their utilization for pumping

out of rain water accumulation in the pit, during monsoons.
v) Covering up of open spaces enclosed between escalator-wall and
escalator-escalator; triangle protection; anti-climbing, access
restriction and anti-slide arrangements; railing or other suitable
arrangement to ensure that the public approaches the escalator
entry in a straight/ orderly manner; a lockable closet/ enclosure
for the controller (see Cl. 2.2.6).
vi) Provision of CCTV system in stations for passenger movements.
vii) provision of earthing pits for achieving an earthing resistance of
max 1.0 Ω
viii) LT power supply for the escalator, power supply for CCTV and
lighting circuit of escalator connected with UPS should be fed
from DG set.
ix) The level of the escalator Floor Plate should be higher than the
platform floor level by approx. 100mm or as decided by railways’
site engineer. This is absolutely essential for minimizing the
chance of rain or cleaning water running into the escalator
truss.
x) To minimize the risk of passengers stumbling/ falling down due
to the two differential floor levels, railways shall ensure the
following: just after the escalator floor plate, there would be a
min 315mm long stretch of anti-slip horizontal floor surface
(flush with the escalator floor plate) and thereafter, there will be
an anti-slip ramp (angle: 10o approx) descending towards the
platform floor level; this will in no way substitute/ dilute the
requirement laid down in EN-115 Cl. A2.5. The contractor will
interface and co-ordinate with the Railway and its agency(ies)
undertaking the site preparation works. The complete
responsibility of interfacing and co-ordination shall be of the
contractor till final commissioning and handing over of the
escalator to the Railways.
2.0 SYSTEM DETAILS & SCHEMATICS (CONSTRUCTION)

The complete Escalator shall comprise of all parts and accessories,
which are necessary for its efficient operation, whether specifically
mentioned or not. The key parts and accessories along with their
functions and features are listed as follows:
2.1 Drive Unit
2.1.1 Each Escalator shall be independently driven by a geared type
driving machine (or traction machine), comprising mainly of the
driving motor, a coupled Gear Box unit (for Speed reduction) and an
electrically released and mechanically applied Brake (for stopping
the escalator). A VVVF converter shall control the Driving Motor. The
design of the traction machine shall ensure that there shall be no oil
leakage from any part of the machine under normal operating
conditions. Suitable provision for monitoring oil level in gear box
shall be provided. An inspection plate/dipstick shall be provided to
check the condition of the gear oil.
2.1.2 Each traction machine shall be mounted within the truss or the
machine pit and shall be removable en-bloc from the truss for repair
or maintenance. Suitable lifting points shall be provided.
2.1.3 The escalator’s driving machine shall be suitable for operation on 3-
phase, 415Volt ±10%, 50Hz ± 3% AC supply and it shall comply with
IS: 325/IEC 60034. OEM shall also provide suitable harmonic filters
to eliminate harmonics. Ceiling limit for total harmonic distortion
(THD) shall be as per IEEE 519-1992.
2.1.4 The Contractor shall provide necessary equipment i.e. Surge
protection, power filters and other necessary equipments to avoid
failure of escalatore quipments on account of quality of incoming
power supply. If built in filter is provided in the inverter, firm should
submit necessary test reports in this regard.
2.1.5 The 3-phase Induction Motor shall be totally enclosed with external
cooling fins having minimum IP-55 Protection and class F Insulation
level.
2.1.6 Average sound level of the system shall not be more than 65 dBA at
1 meter from the balustrade. The required acoustic treatment shall
be provided as necessary, to meet this requirement.
2.1.7 The overall efficiency of the combined motor and gearbox shall not be
less than 82% at full load.
2.1.8 The starting current of motor shall not exceed 3.5 times full load
current. The starting current characteristic and the speed/torque
characteristic for different duty ranges shall be submitted for
acceptance by the purchaser.
2.1.9 The brake shall automatically bring the escalator to a halt whenever
the power is interrupted, or any of the operating and safety switch is
operated. The minimum and maximum stopping distances for the
various conditions are as follows:
a) Without load: 0.20m (minimum)
b) With full load: 1.00m (maximum)
2.1.10 A device shall be provided to prevent the starting of the escalator if
the brake does not operate properly. An indicator to indicate the
wearing of the brake lining shall also be provided.
2.1.11 Provisions for hand winding and the necessary tools to effect the
hand winding shall be provided for each escalator.
2.1.12 Auxiliary brake should be provided in all escalators. Auxiliary brake

shall always operate or close shortly after closing of service brake
and release shortly before the release of service brake. If there is a
conflict between operation of auxiliary brake as per this requirement
and EN 115 -1: 2008 +A1: 2010 then requirement of EN 115-1: 2008
+A1: 2010 shall prevail.
2.2 Controller
2.2.1 The escalator’s motion, travel-direction, speed, stopping, etc. shall be
controlled by a compact and reliable PLC/microprocessor-based
controller that is specifically designed for escalator operation. A LCD
display panel and means for programming the system shall be
provided at the controller.
2.2.2 The controller shall be of a proven design and would ensure
continuous-operation of the escalator over its Service-Life. The
controller shall have microprocessor based diagnostic system with
self-checking feature and provision for displaying common Faults
(that may occur during the escalator’s operation) by an independent
fault-code and fault’s brief description, on an on-board and easily-
visible LED/ LCD based display-unit. This would enable the
maintenance personnel to pinpoint specific fault(s) and rectify them
quickly, thus ensuring minimum downtime of the escalator.
In addition, The system should also offer an additional USB port to
facilitate local data downloading facility for unusual occurrences and
allow the system to be connected to a notebook, computer, Hard
Disk / Pen or Flash Drive for downloading the historical data for
trend analysis. Suitable compatible driver software has to be
provided to download data in excel file for analysis and presentation
by Microsoft office software. The information downloaded through
controller should be converted in the format attached in annexure –
(4).
2.2.3 The Escalator shall be suitable to be connected to web based
monitoring software. It should be possible to monitor Escalator
status with web based application. For this purpose the contractor
shall install web based protocols along with necessary hardware in
the Controller. Necessary executable files, if any, will be required to
be given free of cost by the supplier on a CD/ or any other storage
device.
2.2.4 Provision for sending SMS message to minimum 10 pre-specified
phone numbers for identified unusual occurrences should be
available in the controller. Provision of SIM and payment of data
charges should be borne by Escalator manufacturer till Escalator is
under warranty and beyond warranty the firm undertaking AMC has
to extend this facility. Firm should also provide concerned Railway
free of cost facility for viewing the system performance data on the
manufacturer’s web portal until the contractual warranty period of
the system. After the warranty period, the web based monitoring
facility shall be available as a part of AMC.
2.2.5 The power and control wiring shall be segregated in the controller.
Control circuits shall be protected by fuses or equivalent means
independent of the protection for the main circuits. All electronic
components and relays shall be protected against starting and
voltage surges by appropriate surge suppressers / surge arresters.
2.2.6 The escalator controller shall be housed in an IP54 protected, 1.5mm
thick powder coated cabinet with hinged door (preferably of double
door design), lockable with a dedicated key. The essential operating
buttons, switches, etc. shall be accessible to operations staff.
Maintenance personnel would however be able to open the lock for
gaining access to the complete controller.
2.2.7 Controllers and other accessories such as incoming isolators,
interface terminal boards (ITBs), switches etc. shall be placed within
a railway provided closet/ enclosure to completely bar the access of
unauthorized persons. This closet/ enclosure shall be located
outside the truss. The recommended location for the closet/
enclosure shall be on the railway platform, below the escalator top
horizontal portion or else below the FOB extension/ upper landing
i.e. within the columns of the FOB extension of the escalator. In as
far as possible, location of the controller should be within 10m of the
escalator. At certain sites where the aforesaid is not feasible, an
alternate location may be decided by railways in consultation with
the contractor. Further, wiring work including Metallic conduits/
trunking from the incoming isolators to escalator equipment shall be
provided by the Contractor. The Contractor shall co-ordinate with
railways for the layout of the equipment. Necessary approval of
drawings shall be taken from the purchaser.
2.2.8 If specifically asked by the purchaser energy meter should be
provided in the panel (see annexure-1 item 6). The energy meter
should have following features:
a) Meter should confirmed to IS 14697 and IS 15959 category-A.
meter should be capable of measuring and displaying following
electrical parameters:
(i) Block load profile parameters such as KWh/ KVAh/
KVARh (Lag/Lead), maximum demand in Kw/KVA, power
factor. The block period of 15/30 minutes should be
programmable by user. With block period of 30 minutes
the data storage capacity should not be less than 45
days.
(ii) Daily load profile parameters such as cumulative energy
KW, cumulative KVAh, Cumulative KVARh.
b) Meter shall be provided with two ports for communication of
measured/ collected data. A hardware port compatible with
USB shall be used for remote access through suitable modem
(GPRS/GSM/EDGE/CDMA/PSTM/LPR) and an optical port
complying with hardware specification detailed in IEC 62056-
12. This port shall be used for local data downloading through
a DLMS compliant HHU. Only open source protocol will be

used for this purpose.
c) The data stored in meter shall not be lost in the event of power
failure. The meter shall have non-volatile memory (NVM),
which does not need any battery back-up. The NVM shall have
minimum retention period of 10 years.
d) The meter shall have 07 digits (with plus minus indication).
2.3 VVVF Converter

2.3.1 The escalator shall comprise of a VVVF converter (variable speed
control), functionally integrated with the escalator controller to
control the driving motor. On installation, this shall ensure the
escalator’s movement and speed control, viz - starting and normal
speed of the escalator on detecting the incoming passenger(s),
crawling speed (less than 0.2 m/sec) in the absence of passengers
and/or stoppage after predetermined time (Adjustable from 52 to 30
minutes). Speed in maintenance mode should be less than 0.2m/s.
2.3.2 The VVVF Converter shall also control the acceleration/ de-
acceleration during the motor starting/ stopping for reducing/
limiting the starting current and the frictional wear and tear of the
brake liner.
2.3.3 The controller shall have, apart from VVVF drive, a star delta starter
to work as standby of VVVF convertor.
2.3.4 Test report and technical documents of VVVF drive need to be
submitted for scrutiny. Preferred make of VVVF drive are Yaskawa,
Fuji, Monarch, Toshiba and Emerson. Other make will also be
accepted.
2.4 Truss and Track
2.4.1 The escalator shall be provided with Structural steel truss or girder
designed to support the escalator’s dead weight which shall include
any exterior claddings and decking extensions plus passenger load.
Passenger loading shall be assumed as 5,000 N/m2. The truss shall
also be designed to support an additional load of the outer cladding
panels and truss claddings up to a minimum load of 150N/m2. The
truss design for IR must ensure that for an escalator vertical rise up
to 5m, there is no need for intermediate support. Truss shall be
supported at both ends and one intermediate support (if rise is more
than 5.0 meter) with resilient pad and bearing plates. Resilient pad
shall be designed for the purpose of preventing the transmission of
noise and vibration to the station structure.
2.4.2 The truss design shall also ensure required safety to sustain the
Steps and running Gear in operation. In the event of failure of the
track system, it shall retain the running gear in its guides.
2.4.3 The construction and design of truss shall be such that it allows for
easy inspection of the interiors of the escalator.
2.4.4 Maximum deflection of Truss shall not exceed 1/1000th of the
distance between supports (distance between the supports for this
purpose being not less than that corresponding to a 5m vertical rise
of escalator without intermediate support).
2.4.5 Cladding of the truss shall be done with 1.5mm thick SS 304.
2.4.6 The truss of escalator shall be hot dip galvanized up to minimum
thickness of 80μm. Other parts inside the truss such as track,
return station, shaft etc. shall be given suitable anti-corrosive
treatment with zinc plating/ painting or similar process.
2.4.7 The track system shall be constructed of steel with zinc plating. The
track surface shall be straight and smooth. All joints, where possible,
shall be diagonal across the width of the running surface. Maximum
deflection of track system shall be designed not to exceed 1.00mm
between any two adjacent track supports under 6,000 N/m2. Anti-
jump track above step roller will restrain step up-lifting near comb
area on both landings.
2.4.8 The step roller track and the chain roller track wearing surfaces shall
be of minimum 5mm and 3mm thickness on the passenger and return
side respectively.
2.5 Balustrade
2.5.1 The escalator shall be provided with a solid inclined balustrade on
its each side, having adequate mechanical strength and rigidity.
2.5.2 The Interior and Exterior Panels shall be fixed in a manner to
withstand the stresses and impacts expected during operation and
use of the escalator at its full capacity. The balustrade height shall
be minimum 1000mm.
2.5.3 Material of the skirting shall be SS 304 having thickness of 2.0 mm
for skirt panels and 1.5 mm for remaining panels.
2.5.4 The parts of the balustrade facing the steps shall be smooth and
flush.
2.5.5 (a) The balustrade shall be designed to withstand the forces as per
the requirements of EN-115. Moreover, the interior panel, skirting
and the skirt deflectors also shall withstand the forces as per the
provisions of EN-115.
(b) Suitable provision shall be made in the balustrade for dampening
of noise and vibrations. This is done by providing coating of noise
and vibration dampening material. In underground stations, the
coating is required to be of fire resistant material.
2.5.6 Suitable materials or suitable type of lining shall be provided
underneath the deflector device in order to achieve a coefficient of
friction as per the provisions of EN 115.
2.5.7 Appropriate measures shall be taken to discourage people from

climbing on the outsides of the balustrade, if there is a danger of
people falling from them. This work will fall in railways’ scope.
2.5.8 For escalators adjacent to walls, access restriction devices shall be
provided. Where handrail level balustrade decking is provided between
escalators and adjacent walls, anti-slide devices shall be provided.
These works will fall in railways’ scope.
2.6 Handrail and Handrail Drive System
2.6.1 The escalator shall be provided with black color handrails made of,
high-quality, fire retardant, water-repellant, either synthetic rubber
or PU material, having long-durability. The minimum breaking
strength of handrail joint shall be greater than 25kN or as per latest
requirement of APTA. The firm needs to submit factory test report for
the joints of the handrail provided for each escalator. The hardness
of the outer stock shall not be less than Shore 70 A0 for rubber and
85 A0 for PU. The manufacturer should provide a guaranteed life of
04 years for handrail if there is no mishandling.
2.6.2 The handrails shall move in the same direction and at a speed with a
tolerance of – 0% to + 2% relative to the actual speed of the steps.
2.6.3 The handrail drive system shall be provided with guides immediately
before and after the drive wheel. The returning portion of the
handrail shall be supported by guide rollers at not more than 2.0 m
interval. For guidance of handrail at newels, guide rollers shall be
provided. Adequate provisions shall be provided to maintain proper
tensioning throughout the service life of the handrail and prevent
tightening/loosening and excessive heating up of the handrail during
operation. The temperature rise of the handrail during operation
shall not exceed 6ºC above station ambient temperature.
2.6.4 The handrail shall overlap sufficiently with the handrail decking (top
deck), to prevent pinching and trapping fingers or hands due to
running clearance. The lips at the handrail shall be of sufficient
rigidity to prevent the handrail from being easily removed from the
handrail guides by a force of 300N.
2.6.5 The material of handrail guide shall be SS 304.
2.6.6 Appropriate action shall be taken to prevent the buildup of static
electricity in the handrail.
2.7 Step Tread
2.7.1 The escalator Steps shall be made of corrosion-proof Casting-grade
Aluminum Alloy, having sufficient mechanical strength and good
construction to fully satisfy the intended purpose of their use i.e.
carrying the peak load of passengers without distortion.
2.7.2 Each step shall be supported on four wheels, two of which shall be
the step chain, wheels and shall be capable of carrying the basic
load with the safety factor as per clause no. 10.11. Individual step
loading shall be assumed as 6,000N/m². The design of the mounting
of all wheels on the step shall ensure that the centre line of the
wheel shall remain perpendicular to the running track under all the
load conditions. Step dimension shall have a tread width of at least
400 mm deep and not more than 210 mm high.
2.7.3 The step shall be one piece, pressure die cast, high wear and
corrosion resistant aluminum alloy. The step casting shall bear a
marking, which clearly indicates the month and the year of
manufacture.
2.7.4 The step shall be type tested according to EN 115 (Latest version).
2.7.5 The tread surface of each step shall be slotted in parallel-direction to
the travel of the steps.
2.8 Main and Step Chains
2.8.1 The drive unit shall be connected to the main chain wheel (attached
to the main shaft) with a duplex chain of minimum safety factor 8.
The Main Shaft shall further drive the Step Chain Bands.
2.8.2 The Step Chain Band shall be of endless roller type located on both
sides of the moving steps. Minimum step chain strength for up to
10m escalator rise will be 200kN. For escalator rise above 10m and
up to 18m, minimum step chain strength will be 300kN.
2.8.3 The chain rollers/wheels shall have durable elastomeric materials
bonded to a metal die case hub. The shore hardness of the tyre
materials shall be 92o ± 3oA when cured. The bond shall have
sufficient strength to avoid de-tyring under all load conditions.
2.8.4 The chain rollers shall be located inside the chain links. Chain
rollers will be positioned outside the chain links, if the purchaser
specifically asks for the same (see Annex 1 item 5). The nominal
diameter of chain roller shall be 100mm (roller outside)/ 75mm
(roller inside). The roller shall have a nominal width of 25 mm.
2.8.5 Each Step Chain shall be provided with an integrated Tension Device
to ensure its proper tension under varying load conditions.
2.8.6 Bearing should be sealed type and shall have a design life of at least
110,000 operating hours under operating conditions. The step chain
pin pressure of all escalators shall not exceed 20N/mm2.
2.9 Automatic Lubrication Device
2.9.1 The escalator shall comprise of an in-built automatic lubrication
device, to lubricate the main driving-chain, step-chain and handrail
chain automatically, which can ensure their smooth-operation for a
long period and thus shorten the maintenance downtime.
2.9.2 Corrosion resistant, oil tight drip pans of galvanized sheet shall be
provided for the entire length of the truss. Drip pans shall be
designed to collect and drain off both oil from the chain and water
that may enter through the landings, floor plates, exposed portions
of escalators or from fire suppression systems. All gaps shall be
properly overlapped/ sealed to prevent leakage. Means shall be
provided to drain and collect any excess lubricating oil from the
chains to removable container(s) at the lower landing machine pit for
easy removal and cleaning.
2.9.3 Guards shall be provided at the truss adjacent to the main drive
chain, handrail drive chain and step chain to reflect oil splatters
from the chains back to the oil drip pan. No oil splatter shall be
allowed to get onto the truss, the back of the outer cladding panels,
the outside of the truss and brakes. There shall be no oil spillage
through the outer panels, claddings or the truss to the surrounding
areas. Proper means shall be provided to prevent the problem of oil
spillage on to machinery spaces, step risers and step surfaces.
2.9.4 Lubricants shall be selected on the basis of maintaining the highest
possible flash point consistent with effective lubrication. The
duration between two successive lubrications shall be adjustable
from 15 to 150 hours of operation of the escalator.
2.10 Comb Plate
2.10.1 The escalator comb plates in the entrance/ exit areas must have
easily replaceable comb segments, having teeth that interlock deep
into the steps. In the event of some foreign body’s penetration into the
comb segments, safety contacts must bring the escalator to a halt. To
activate the safety contacts, the comb plate must be able to slide
horizontally.
2.10.2 The comb plate should made of aluminum surfaced galvanized with
die cast. The comb plate structure shall withstand a load of
6000N/m2 with a deflection not exceeding 2.0 mm. Comb plate
should comply with anti-slip properties as per EN-115.
2.10.3 The load which may cause a comb tooth to break at its tip shall be
neither less than 700N nor more than 1900N.
2.11 Landing Plate
2.11.1 Pit sizes should be assumed as 1750 mm (W) x 1450 mm (D) x 6500
mm (L) The lower constant lengths from the edge of support to
escalator working point will be assumed as 3500 mm and The upper
constant length will be assumed as 4500 mm for all vertical rises up
to 15 m.
2.11.2 The landing plate of the escalator meant to provide a secure
foothold, must be preferably made of etched Stainless Steel ASTM (or
equivalent) - SS316 grade and shall have an Anti-slip Pattern as per
EN-115.
2.11.3 The floor plate shall withstand a uniformly distributed load of
6000N/m2 over its entire area, the deflection shall not exceed 4mm
during load application and there shall be no permanent
deformation after the load is removed.
2.11.4 The depth of groove should be 1.00 mm or more.
2.11.5 A suitable dust collection mat with anti-theft arrangement should be

provided at both landing dully approved by Zonal Railways.
2.12 Key Operated Start Function
The escalator operation shall be started/ switched-off by a special key
provided along with the escalator.
2.13 Traffic Direction Light
The escalator shall have traffic direction light of distinct color at
highly-visible location(s) on the escalator, to indicate the direction of
its movement to the approaching passengers and thus, prevent their
wrong-way Entry.
2.14 Electrical Works / Items
2.14.1 All electrical works and switchgear for the escalator installation
shall conform to the Indian Electricity Rules 1956 (with latest
amendments).
2.14.2 Cables to be used for escalator application should comply with

following requirements:
(A) All cables except those within the enclosed controller shall comply
with following requirements:
i. Power and control cables shall be rated for 1000V and 600V
grade respectively.
ii. The conductor shall be of stranded conductor composed of
plain annealed copper wire complying with IEC 60228, Class
2.
iii. The insulation shall consist of an extruded layer of cross-
linked polyethylene complying with IEC 60502.
(B) The cable used for escalator installed at elevated station shall meet
the following requirements:
i. The flame propagating criteria of US IEEE Standard 383,
with a minimum test short circuit time of five minutes, in the
IEEE Standard 383 test.
ii. IEC 60332 Parts 1 and 3, Category B, tests on single and
bunched cables under fire conditions.
iii. Limiting Oxygen Index of at least 30, to ASTM D 2863.
iv. A temperature index (TI) of 260°C to ASTM D 2863.
v. All insulation is to be moisture and heat resistant, with
temperature ratings appropriate to the application
conditions, and in no case lower than 90 0c for continuous
operation and 250 0c during short circuit condition (for 5
second).
(C) The cable used for escalator installed at underground station shall
meet the following requirements:
i. London Transport Executive Three Meter Cube Smoke

Emission Test, using optical measuring instruments. The
maximum value of absorbance AO (ON), AO (OFF) shall be
0.8 & 1.2 respectively.
ii. The US National Bureau of Standard Smoke Chamber Test,
used to evaluate plaque samples of materials of constant
thickness. (NFPA-258 Smoke Generation of Solid Materials
1982). The maximum specific optical density shall be 170
under the non-polluted condition.
iii. When a sample of the cable is subjected to a combustion test
for the determination of the amount of halogen acid gases
(other than hydrofluoric acid) as set out in IEC 754 - Part 1,
the halogen acid evolved shall not exceed a maximum of
0.5%.
2.14.3 All electrical equipment supplied and installed shall at least have
the following class of protection for dust and water:
Machine: IP 55
Controller: IP 54
Isolating switches: IP 55
All safety switches: IP 55
2.14.4 In general, bolt, nuts, shims and other hardware should be zinc
plated. Fasteners visible to the public shall generally be of stainless
steel. The generally applicable engineering principle will be that
fasteners shall be equal to or of greater corrosion resistance than
the most corrosion resistant metals being fastened.
2.14.5 All contactors, relay contactors and safety switches shall comply
the requirements of EN 115 and confirm to EN 60947-4-1, EN
60947-5-1 respectively.
2.14.6 Insulation resistance between conductors and earth shall be as per
the provisions of EN 115.
2.14.7 Cross-sectional area of the conductors of safety circuits shall
comply with EN 115.
2.14.8 Safety related connectors and devices shall be of plug-in type
which can be extracted without the use of a tool and shall be
impossible to re-insert them incorrectly.
2.14.9 RCCB should be used instead of MCCB.
2.14.10 Wiring should be done as per latest edition of BIS-732 code of
practice for electrical wiring installations.
2.15 Grease/ Oil/ Dirt and Water (separate) Collector & Drainage
Sumps
Separate collector and drainage sumps for loose/ falling/
accumulated –
Grease/ oil/ dirt and water shall be provided in the escalator, at its
lower return station, to ensure the escalator’s cleanliness w.r.t. these
elements and thus, prevent any likely hazard due to them.
2.16 Design criteria and Submittals

2.16.1 Design criteria
The design shall generally meet the following criteria: -
a) Application of state of the art technology

b) Service proven design
Escalator should be designed for life of 30 years. The service life
of components (in years) should be as given bellow:
Steps 15
Relays, timers and control gear 8
Handrail drive system 15
Step chains and step axles 15
Tension carriage assembly 15
Main drive assembly 15
Emergency brake assembly 15
Step and chain rollers 8
Handrail 4
Specific components that need to be replaced in between should
be listed out and should be mentioned in the maintenance
manual, with expected life after which they need to be replaced.
Firm should also list out consumables and frequency of their
replacement.
c) Minimum life cycle cost
d) Low maintenance cost
e) Use of interchangeable, modular components
f) Extensive and prominent labeling of parts, cable and wires
g) Use of unique serial numbers for traceability of components
h) High reliability
i) Energy efficient
j) System safety
k) Adequate redundancy and factor of safety
l) Fire and smoke protection (provision of smoke detectors, etc.)
m) Use of fire retardant materials
n) Environment friendly
o) Adherence to operational performance requirements
p) Indigenization (contractors are encouraged to introduce
indigenization in part/ full; in future, the same is likely to be
made mandatory)
q) Safety against garments such as Saree, loose clothes, etc.
r) All ball or roller bearings whether or not sealed for life time
greasing shall have a design life of at least 110,000 operating
hours under operating conditions.
s) Safety against water flooding in pit.
2.16.2 Submittals
A. Every bidder must submit the following documents along with the offer
for the scrutiny of tender committee:
A.1 Typical general arrangement/ layout diagram, which shall
convey the following minimum information:
a. Vertical rise
b. Horizontal span length with break-up of constant span
at upper and lower landing
c. Step width
d. Handrail type
e. Handrail centre to centre distance
f. Width of truss
g. Width of escalator
h. Width of lower end opening
i. Detailed pit dimensions
j. Width of top end opening
k. Intermediate support, if involved
A.2 Clause-by-clause confirmation of compliance to/ deviation from
this specification.
A.3 Technical information asked for in Cl. 8.0
B. The contractor (successful bidder) will submit following drawings,
designs, data and type test reports to the testing agency for approval
during type test:
B.1 Fully dimensioned layout in plan and elevation indicating
component locations, structural supports, access spaces,
Transition radii at upper and lower end and point of entry.
B.2 Loads on supporting members, reaction points and loads, and
deflections under full load. Contractor shall be responsible that
these parameters are within safe limits and shall provide the
supporting calculations.
B.3 Truss FEM analysis shall be submitted for the following two
cases: 5m rise without intermediate support; and for maximum
rise involved in the contract with intermediate support (if rise is
more than 5m). The FEM analyses should report the deflection,
stress and the factor of safety thereof. Along with FEM analysis,
detail of the truss members such as dimensions and material
composition, ultrasonic test reports of weld at 08 critical
locations (The escalator truss is composed of three segments. Top
landing, bottom landing and inclined section. The inclined section
and two horizontal segments (Top landing, bottom landing) are
welded at 08 locations and at these locations ultrasonic testing

need to be done to check the quality of weld) and sample
MPT/DPT for welding at other locations, must also be submitted
by the contractor.
B.4 Drawings incorporating dimensions and material of comb, comb
plate, landing plate, balustrades, deck, skirt panels, track
system and supports, must be submitted.
B.5 Type test report, of steps, main drive chain, handrail drive
chain, motor, gear box, step chain, handrail, landing plate, skirt
yield test, balustrade panel deflection test, truss and track
deflection under full load, step roller, chain roller, controller and
cable. Dimensions and material of components if mentioned in
RDSO specification should also be supported by Drawing of
components.
B.6 Technical data of VVVF drive system, Main switch, Relays,
contactors, sensors, safety devices & switches, push button,
signage and key switches. Firm will also submit technical details
of comb plate, step drive system handrail drive system relevant
shafts tension devices, brake system auto lubrication system.
B.7 Layout of electrical system including motor, control panel;
disconnect switches directional start and stop key switches;
emergency stop switches and covers; scheme for electrical
grounding of escalator; light fixtures and control devices;
schematic diagram including single line power diagram of the
escalator system, control wiring diagram and sequence of
operation, indicating interface connections.
B.8 Calculation for life of bearings, size selection of power cable, UPS
backup, safety factors of step chain, main drive chain, deflection
of landing plate, deflection of balustrade panel, deflection of
skirt, motor capacity selection, track deflection.
B.9 Details of fire protection system.
B.10 Type test report of fully assembled escalator.
B.11 EMI/ EMC compliance of controller.
C. The contractor (successful bidder) will be required to submit following
Operation and Maintenance Manuals to the purchaser and testing
agency (one searchable soft copy and one hard copy per station):
C.1 Drawings, installation and maintenance instructions, and other
data pertinent to the components used in escalator systems,
including detailed repair data for all components, including
disassembly, inspection/ gauging/ torque requirements,
inspection and testing schedules, reassembly, testing methods
and other related information. Manuals shall cover all
mechanical and electrical components, operating panels,
controls and indicators. Exploded view drawings shall be
included to facilitate repair and maintenance functions.
C.2 Bill of Materials (BOM) for each escalator. The BOM will be a list
of all assemblies, subassemblies and replacement components/
parts of the escalator mentioning make and model number. This
detail will be required in the future for placing orders on the
OEM for individual replacement parts and for other managerial
purposes.
C.3 Detail of service centers and maintenance organization including
contact details, qualification and number of employees.
D. The contractor (successful bidder) will be required to submit the
following information in respect of safety factors and safety implication
of failures:
D.1 Strength and safety factor in respect of main drive chain and
step chain
D.2 MTBF (mean time between failures) in respect of fail safe
circuits, as called for in EN-115
D.3 Short technical note, highlighting the escalator sub-system
failures which can impact safety.
D.4 Short technical note listing the failures whose simultaneous
occurrence can lead to accident situations. Steps that can be
taken to avoid such accident situations.
E. The contractor (successful bidder) will submit Electrical/ Mechanical
calculations for the sizing of driving machine, motor and brake to the
purchaser/testing agency for approval
F. The contractor (successful bidder) will submit detailed calculations for
the brake. This will include: braking distance and deceleration rate for
all loads from no load to the machinery rated load, and for up and
down directions.
G. General requirements:
G.1. All type test reports should be from ILAC or NABL/NABC
approved labs.
G.2. The documents and test reports other than English should be
submitted in authenticated English translation.
G.3. The Type Test reports should mention make and model number
of the products. It is responsibility of firm to establish
traceability of products supplied to Railway matching with type
test reports.
G.4. The documents submitted should be serial numbered and
annexed as per sequence of RDSO specification clauses. Each
page should be signed and stamped by the firm’s authorized
signatory. Summary of documents submitted should be
available in separate sheet as an index in following format which
shall be updated with every submission of documents:
S. No. RDSO spec. Documents Page no. Remarks
clause no. type/description From To
2.17 SAFETY SIGNS

2.17.1 The contractor should provide safety instructions board as per
annexure-7. All signs shall be written in clearly legible characters in
trilingual in non-Hindi speaking area and in bilingual in Hindi
speaking area (as the location of display board shall be decided by
the purchaser) at both top and bottom landings.
2.17.2 The following mandatory signs shall be provided by the contractor
and fixed at locations and as per dimensions approved by Zonal
Railways:
i) “Small children shall be held firmly”
ii) “Dogs shall be carried”
iii) “Use the handrail”
iv) “Push chairs not permitted”
v) “Heavy luggage not permitted”.
3.0 SYSTEM OPERATING CONDITIONS
The escalator shall be able to make use and operate at the under-
mentioned power supply conditions. Power supply shall be made
available by Indian Railways near the escalator installation point:
a) For power supply: AC 3-phase, 415Volts ± 10%, 50Hz ± 3%.
b) For lighting supply: AC Single-phase, 220Volts ± 10%, 50Hz ± 3%.
4.0 INFRINGEMENT OF PATENT RIGHTS
Indian railways shall not be responsible for infringement of patent
rights arising due to similarity in design, manufacturing process, use
of the components used in design, development and manufacturing of
escalator and any other factor which may cause such dispute. The
responsibility to settle any such issue lies with the Contractor.
5.0 GOVERNING SPECIFICATIONS
The escalator shall comply with the following Standards:-
 EN-115: safety rules for construction and Installation of escalators
and passenger conveyers.
 IS-4591: Code of practice for installation and maintenance of
escalators.
Note: Latest version of the above standards shall be applicable.
6.0 SERVICE CONDITIONS
6.1 The escalators shall be installed at the notified Railway stations all over
India and shall be able to perform under the service conditions prevailing
there.
6.2 Moreover, the escalators shall be capable of performing in the tropical
climate of India, under the extreme environmental conditions listed below:
Maximum Ambient 550C

Air Temperature
Minimum Ambient -50C

Air Temperature
Max. Relative 100%
Humidity
Atmosphere Extremely dusty and dry weather and desert
terrain in certain areas. The dust content in
air may reach as high values as 1.6mg/m³.
Coastal Areas The equipment shall be designed to work in
coastal areas in humid, salt laden and
corrosive atmosphere.
The maximum value(s) of the Conditions in the Coastal Areas will be as

follows:
Max. pH value 8.5
Sulphate 7.0mg/litre
Max. concentration of 6.0mg/litre
Chlorine
Max. conductivity 130 micro Siemens/ cm
Annual Rainfall Ranging between 1750 to 6250 mm
with thunder storm
Altitudes Not exceeding 1200m above Sea-level
7.0 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Some of the salient points of the spec. are summarized as follows:
 Application : At Railway stations – semi-outdoor

application. Railway shall provide adequate
shade on the top and extended on the sides
of the escalators.
 Nominal speed : 0.5 m/sec in normal operation.
 Angle of : 30º
inclination
 Vertical rise : Between 4.5 meter and 8.0 meter (To be
exactly specified by user railways in
Annexure 1). In exceptional cases, escalator
rise may be even more than 8m.
 Horizontal : Shall be based on the Contractor’s design
span and other parameters, namely vertical rise,
number of horizontal steps, inclination and
transition radius, etc.
 Truss Design : For vertical rise up to 5m, no intermediate
support shall be required.
 Maximum : 100 passengers/ min at nominal speed of

passenger 0.5 m/sec.
carrying
capacity
 Applicable : EN-115; IS-4591 (latest versions)
Standards
 Power supply : AC 3ø, 415V±10%, 50Hz±3%
 Lighting : AC 1ø, 220V±10%, 50Hz±3%
supply
 Step Chain : 200KN for escalator rise up to 10m; 300KN
strength for rise above 10m and up to 18m
 Chain rollers : Inside/ Outside (see Annex 1 item 5)
 Handrail : Guide rollers
guide at
newels
 Horizontal : Number of horizontal steps at both the
steps upper and lower landings shall be 4.
 Landing plate : Etched stainless steel ASTM (or equivalent)
SS316 grade with anti-slip pattern
 Moving step’s : As per clause no. 2.7
material
 Nominal step’s : Minimum 1000 mm
width
 Balustrade : ASTM (or equivalent)- SS304 hairline
panel material finish
 Balustrade : As per clause no. 2.5.2
height
 Handrail : As per clause no. 2.6.1
material
 Handrail color : As per clause no. 2.6.1
 Start function : Key operated switch
 Control : IP 55
switchgear
protection
 Dirt/ oil/ : As per clause no. 2.15
grease and
water collector
& drainage
sumps
Note: Each Bidder must submit their Compliance or Deviations in a

“Compliance Statement”.
8.0 Other Key Technical Information related to Escalator, to be supplied by

Each Bidder, along with their Offer:
SN Feature RDSO Spec. Details

Clause
1 Escalator manufacturer
2 Escalator brand name
3 Escalator model number
4 Sound level Cl. 2.1.6
5 Drive unit arrangement Cl. 2.1
6 Type of motor Cl. 2.1.5
7 List of motor sizes (KW)
8 THD of drive Cl. 2.1.3
9 Efficiency (Motor & Cl. 2.1.7

Gearbox)
10 Class of insulation of Cl. 2.1.5
motor
11 Protection class of motor Cl. 2.1.5
12 Gear type & material Cl. 2.1.1
13 Coupling type & material
14 Main drive chain’s material Cl. 2.8.1

& safety factor
15 Step chain/ band’s Cl. 2.8.2
Material & breaking
strength
16 Location of step and chain Cl. 2.8.4
roller (outside/inside the
step chain - see Annex 1
item 5)
17 Roller diameter and width Cl. 2.8.4
18 Handrail guidance at Cl. 2.6.3

newels
19 Controller - make/ model Cl. 2.2
SN Feature RDSO Spec. Details

Clause
20 VVVF converter - make/ Cl. 2.3
model
21 Truss structural material Cl. 2.4.1
22 Truss Galvanization Cl. 2.4.6

thickness
23 Truss surface treatment Cl. 2.4.6
24 Truss construction details
25 Maximum rise up to which Cl. 2.4.1

truss will not require
intermediate support
26 Details of intermediate
support (for rise above 5m)
27 Details of brake
mechanism
28 Lubrication mechanism Cl. 2.9
(Type/ Model)
9.0 SAFETY DEVICES/ FEATURES REQUIRED

9.1 Operating and Safety Devices
Firm needs to submit test report and technical documents of
Electrical /Electro-mechanical Switches/Sensors for scrutiny.
Preferred makes:
Electrical/ electro-mechanical switches: Schneider, Siemens, L&T,
ABB, Omron, Schmersal.
Sensors: Schneider, Honnywell, Omron, Schmersal, P&F.
Other make will also be accepted.
Operating and safety devices conforming to the following
requirements shall be provided:-
9.1.1 Motor Overload & Thermal Protection Device
a) The driving motor shall be protected against excessive current
due to either overloading or short-circuiting by means of a
suitable device to be submitted for approval of the purchaser.
Such protective devices shall be provided for each phase of the
motor winding. Suitable provisions shall be made for protection
against single phasing, unbalance loading and any other
abnormal condition. After the intervention of this safety device,
the power supply to the motor shall be disconnected and it shall
only be possible for a competent person to reset it back to its

normal working condition.
b) If the detection of excessive current depends upon a temperature
increase in the motor winding, such a device may be
automatically reset after the fault is removed and the winding
cooled down sufficiently, but shall not restart the escalator
automatically.
9.1.2 Starting switch
Spring return key operated starting switch with running directions
marked on the faceplate shall be provided at both ends of the
escalator. These switches shall be positioned to enable the operator,
when using the key to start the escalator, to see the entire escalator.
The key shall be removable only in the neutral position.
9.1.3 Service Stop Switch
Service switches shall be provided within the machinery spaces at
both ends of the escalator. The switches shall be conspicuously and
permanently marked and located such that switching can be
accomplished without passing or reaching over any part of the
machinery. The operation of these switches shall disconnect
electrical power to the controller and the drive mechanism and shall
activate the brakes. The switch shall be rated to interrupt the
starting current of the motor and the fuses shall be rated for the
available fault current at the switch. Inspection run shall also be
prohibited.
9.1.4 Emergency Stop Switch
Recessed type, momentary pressure, emergency push button stop
switches with extended sleeve to protect against accidental operation
shall be provided on each escalator. A minimum of one switch shall
be located in conspicuous and accessible positions at the incline
section or at the newel at both ends of the escalator. The switch
provided at the incline portion shall have protection from the dust
ingress. The distance between the switches shall not exceed 15 m for
the escalators, otherwise, additional switches shall be provided. The
operation of these switches shall disconnect electrical power to the
drive mechanism and activate the brakes(s). It shall not be possible
to start the drive mechanism by the use of these switches. Proper
signage shall be displayed so that the location of the switch can be
easily identified.
9.1.5 Speed Governor
Speed governor shall be provided which disconnects electrical power
to the drive mechanism and activates the brake, should the speed of
the steps exceed the rated speed by more than 20%.
The speed governor is not required in cases where alternating
current induction driving motors are used, provided the slip does not
exceed 10% and the motor is directly connected to the drive
mechanism.
9.1.6 Broken step chain safety device

Devices shall be incorporated as part of each tension carriage which
shall disconnect electrical power to the drive mechanism and
activate the brake if the step chain breaks or if the tension on either
chain drops below (or exceeds) a predetermined value, or if the
motion of a chain is interrupted.
9.1.7 Broken drive device
Where the drive mechanism is connected to the main drive shaft by
chains, a device shall be provided which will disconnect electrical
power to the drive mechanism and shall activate both the
operational brake, and the additional brake in the event if the
driving chains fail or excess sagging.
9.1.8 Non Reversing Device
A device shall be incorporated to detect reversal from the pre-set
direction of motion and activate the operational and auxiliary brakes
to stop the escalators.
9.1.9 Handrail Finger Guard Safety Device
Detection device shall be provided at points where the handrails
enter the escalator newels. These devices shall disconnect electrical
power to the drive mechanism and activate the brake in the event of
an object entering the gap between the handrail and newel.
9.1.10 Step and Skirt Safety Devices
Detection devices shall be provided in escalator skirting panels in
close proximity to the upper and lower comb plate tips, on the track
system at the upper and lower curves and at 7.5 m intervals along
the incline of each escalator. Electrical power to the drive
mechanism shall be disconnected and the brake(s) applied should
any one of these devices be activated due to the skirt panels being
forced away from the steps.
9.1.11 Comb plate safety device
Safety devices shall be incorporated at both sides on the comb plates
at each landing, which shall disconnect electrical power to the drive
mechanism and activate the brake should any object become wedged
between the comb and the step. The device shall be able to operate
in the horizontal and vertical direction.
9.1.12 Step Lowering Device
Devices shall be provided which will disconnect electrical power to
the drive mechanism and activate the brake, should a step be
lowered due to excessive load or breakage. The detection shall be
effective at the left, centre and right side of the step. The device shall
be located near the top and bottom curves for the escalators. These
shall be located such that the lowered steps stop in front of the comb
in order to prevent further damage.
9.1.13 Inspection Control

Inspection control complying with BS EN115 shall be provided at
both landings.
9.1.14 Missing step detection device
Detection devices shall be provided to stop the escalator before the
missing step opening appears on the passenger side of the escalator.
9.1.15 Handrail Speed Detection Device
Each handrail shall be fitted with a device, which shall stop the
escalator when the handrail speed deviation exceeds the limits
prescribed by EN-115.
9.1.16 Broken Handrail Device
Each handrail shall be equipped with a mechanically operated
electrical safety device of approved design to detect undue tension,
excessive elongation and handrail failure.
9.1.17 Floor plate safety device
Safety switches of approved design shall be provided underneath
each hinged floor plate at both the upper and lower landings. The
escalator shall stop when the floor plate is opened unless under
maintenance / inspection mode.
9.1.18 Step up-thrust device
Safety device of approved design shall be provided at the upper and
lower landings to stop the escalator, should a step be lifted or
displaced against the “up-thrust” track at the transition curve from
incline to horizontal in the passenger carrying side of the track
system.
9.1.19 Dress Guard
Brush type deflector device shall be provided along the step nose line
on the skirt panel to keep feet and loose clothing clear of the possible
trapping point and safety against garments such as Saree, loose
clothes, etc. The brush bristles shall be made of fire resistant nylon
filaments with split ends to give a soft face.
9.1.20 Brake Lining Safety device
Details of safety device shall be submitted for design review by the
purchaser and same shall be provided at each shoe of the machine
brake to monitor the lining thickness and to detect any abnormal or
uneven wear of brake lining.
9.1.21 Phase Protection Device
A phase protection device shall be provided in the controller to
prevent setting in motion or to stop the escalator in the event of
phase failure or phase sequence reversal of the power supply. An
illuminated visual indicator shall be provided on the control
cubicle/controller to signify the actuation of this device due to phase
failure or phase sequence fault. The indicator shall remain

illuminated until the fault is rectified.
9.1.22 Earth leakage protective device
An earth leakage protective device or residual current device shall be
provided such that any dangerous earth leakage to the escalator
metalwork shall cause immediate stopping of the driving machine
and disconnection of the power supply/ controller. The return to
service shall not be possible, except if it is reset manually by a
competent person.
9.1.23 Low Oil Level Detecting Device
A low oil detection device based on the principle of ‘oil level detection’
or ‘oil pressure detection’ shall be provided to prevent the re-starting
of the escalator after a predetermine time as recommended by the
manufacturers but in no case more than one week when low oil level
is detected. Grease shall not be used for chain lubrication. Detailed
proposal shall be submitted for review and approval of the
purchaser.
9.1.24 Interface with Fire Protection Systems
All escalator supplies will include the provision of smoke detection
system in the escalator at appropriate locations e.g. machine room,
pit, controller, etc. At stations provided with fire protection systems,
if escalator would be utilized for evacuation purposes (in this regard,
please refer NFPA130 for more details), then the escalators should be
equipped with a sprinkler system, Sprinkler heads (outlets) in the
landing pits/ machine rooms and sprinkler pipes along the Truss.
The Contractor shall provide sprinkler pipes and heads inside truss
for the Escalators and shall co-ordinate with railways and make
adequate provision to incorporate all the required fire protection
equipment and to get the sprinklers provided in the landing pits and
machine rooms connected to the main Fire Sprinkler/ Suppression
system. Extension of water supply connection to the Sprinkler pipes
of Escalator from the nearest Fire Hydrant/ Sprinkler hydrant will
be done by railways, for which necessary interface will be the
responsibility of Contractor. Unless the tender document specifically
asks for the aforesaid sprinkler system, it will be deemed that the
same is not required (see Annex 1 item 7).
9.1.25 Water Flooding Detection Device
The lower pit of all escalators shall be provided with detection device,
such as float switch, to stop the escalators if the pit is flooded. Pit
depth should be minimum 1500mm.
9.1.26 Public announcement system
e) A suitable public announcement system should be provided to
announce reprogrammable safety massages such as “while riding on
the escalator kindly hold the handrail firmly” etc. The speaker shall
be provided at suitable locations in the escalator itself or at locations
specified by purchaser. The volume of the instructions should be

adjustable. It should be possible to increase or decrease the number
of audio instructions to be played or modify the audio instructions as
per requirement of purchaser. Contractor will not be liable for any
extra payment in this account. The instructions shall be provided on
“Chip”. The “Chip” will be in the scope of the contractor.
f) In addition the escalator contractor shall provide passenger guidance

/ Do’s and Don’ts for the use of escalators in suitable video format
which can be played on the screen provided in the station public
areas. Details of the playable format will be finalized during design
stage.
9.1.27 CCTV system:

A CCTV system with at least two cameras will be installed for the
surveillance of escalator working area from bottom landing to top
landing. If required, more than two cameras may be installed.
9.2 Monitoring and Fault Diagnostic System
a. A microprocessor based monitoring and fault diagnostic system to
provide information on the operation, identification and display of
all faults that have caused the escalator to stop including
emergency stops shall be provided. The system shall be able to
record at least 1000 events in their order of occurrence and
display them sequentially in a last in first out sequence.
b. An alphanumeric display unit indicating the fault code and fault
message shall be installed at an easily accessible and protected
location on the handrail decking at both the landings.
c. The display of the last fault can only be reset after the fault
causing the stop is cleared but the historical record shall remain
in the microprocessor.
d. The system shall capture, display and retain this information in
the controller memory as per format attached in annexure (4).
9.3 Following is a summarized list of critical safety features. All of these
will be supplied and installed by the contractor.
SN Safety devices/ features Description

required
1. Emergency stop device In an emergency, it stops escalator
immediately, if pressed
2. Comb plate safety device It stops escalator, if objects are caught
between comb plate and step treads
3. Handrail entry safety It stops escalator, if human-finger or any
device Foreign-object is pulled into the hand-Rail
entry/Inlet
4. Phase monitoring device It stops escalator, if there is a missing phase
or a wrong phase sequence.

required
5. Over-speed detector It stops escalator, if the movement is above the
normal speed
6. Non-reversal safety device It stops escalator, if the direction of movement
is suddenly reversed
7. Main driving chain safety It stops escalator, if the main driving chain
device loosens excessively or breaks
8. Step chain safety device It stops escalator, if the step chain breaks or
becomes excessively loose
9. Step sag protection device It stops escalator, if the Steps start sagging
after getting fractured or otherwise
10. Static electricity prevention Eliminates static electricity created by running
device of the escalator steps and/or handrails
11. Skirting panel safety device It stops escalator, if objects are caught
between any step and skirting Panel
12. Skirting panel safety brush It prevents stray objects, clothes such as saree
(special heavy duty) and chunni, etc. being caught between Step
and Skirting Panel
13. Step’s three-sides yellow It demarcates the two horizontal-ends and one
demarcation inner end of the steps and the safe foot-hold
area for passengers
14. Step gap green The green light illuminates the riding edge of
illumination the steps from below, ensuring safe ride of
passengers
15. Comb plate light The lights at skirting level on both sides of the
comb plate ensure safe ride of passengers
16. Handrail broken safety It stops escalator, if handrail stops or breaks
device
17. Handrail speed detection It stops escalator, if handrail movement is
device above/ below the normal speed
18. Auxiliary brake It stops escalator, if the Driving Chain breaks
and/ or escalator over-speeds
19. Motor overload & overheat It stops escalator, when the motor current
Protection /temperature is exceeded abnormally
20. Brake monitoring device It stops escalator, before a brake-fail situation
can occur (due to excess brake lining wear)
21. Step missing device It stops escalator, if the Step is missing
22. “START” Buzzer device It alerts the passengers when escalator starts
working/ moving

required
23. “WRONG-ENTRY” alarm It alerts the passengers, if they approach to
device enter the escalator from a Wrong entry-point/
opposite- direction to its movement-direction,
by sounding the warning-buzzer and
beginning the escalator movement in its pre-
set, correct direction.
24. “AUTO-START” on It ensures the stopped-escalator to start
passenger-approach device operating/ moving after detecting the
approaching passengers by a 3-D scan.
25. Oil-water separator & It ensures separate collection & disposal of the
drainage system loose/ falling oil/ grease and accumulated
water and thus preventing a potential hazard.
26. Grounding of escalator As per IS 3043:1987
(limited to making earth
connections to escalator)
27. Smoke Detector It stops escalator, if smoke generates under
pit, machine room and controller.
28. Sprinkler System An optional item (see Cl. 9.1.24)
29. Low Oil Level Detecting See Cl. 9.1.23
Device
30. Float switch It stops the escalator if the lower pit is flooded
Note: Each bidder must submit their compliance or deviations in a

“Compliance Statement”, as well as, the specific details related to their
escalator-design, against each safety device/ feature mentioned above.
10.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENT
10.1 The complete escalator system shall be reliable and conform to the
latest version of the International/ EN-115 and National/ IS-4591
standards.
10.2 All materials used in manufacturing the escalator, shall be fire-

retardant and not easy to ignite. All cables and conduits should be of
fire retardant material.
10.3 All power devices and electro-mechanical units including the drive
unit, controller, and converter etc. to be used in the escalator shall be
suitable for a heavy-duty application of a Public Service escalator as
per above Standards.
10.4 All mechanically moving parts of the escalator shall be completely

enclosed within imperforate panels or walls, except the accessible Step
treads, part of handrail and permitted apertures for ventilation.
10.5 In case of escalator installation location being directly exposed to the

weather/ extreme atmosphere, a proper roof-covering and enclosure
must be provided by Indian Railways.
10.6 The balustrades shall not have any parts that would tempt/ allow any
person to stand on the same. The balustrades interior panels shall be
smooth and shall not have any protruding part or sharp edged
covering strips etc.
10.7 The balustrades design and construction shall provide for adequate
mechanical strength and rigidity, such that the vertical force distributed
over the Handrail surface/ length shall not be able to cause any
permanent deformation, breakage or displacement of any balustrade
part(s) as per the provisions of the standard EN-115 clause 5.5 meant
for this purpose.
10.8 At the landings of the escalator, a sufficient unobstructed area shall

be available to accommodate the passengers as per the provisions of
the standard EN-115 clause A2.5 meant for this purpose. Similarly a
clear height of minimum 2.30m or more shall be available above the
Steps of the escalator at all points, as per the provisions of the
standard EN-115 clause A2.1 meant for this purpose.
10.9 All of the escalator’s equipment, structures and other metallic parts
shall be effectively grounded by the contractor to the incoming
earthing conductor to be provided by railways. The earthing
arrangements will be as per the standard practice conforming to IS:
3043.
10.10 Heavy duty Escalator design shall be such that no major repair shall
be necessary for a period of at least fifteen (15) years from the date of
issue of 'Certificate of Taking Over', assuming that regular inspection
and maintenance are carried out in accordance with the
manufacturer's recommendations. Major repairs shall consist of
repairs to the major components like steps, track system, step chains,
main drive system, traction machines, landing plates and tension
carriage due to causes other than those attributable to normal wear
and tear
10.11 Safety factors used in the design shall, as a minimum, conform to the
following:-
a. Trusses – As per EN 115 (as applicable for Public Service

Escalators)
b. Step roller tracks and steps - 8.
c. Driving Machinery - 8 for steel and bronze components; 10 for
cast iron parts.
d. Chains – 8.
e. Any other item (if not specified elsewhere) – As per EN 115 (as
applicable for Public Service Escalators).
11.0 ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY REQUIREMENTS (EMC)
The contractor shall ensure that the critical equipment supplied, i.e.
VVVF converter shall cause minimum radio frequency Interference
into main network and comply with the electromagnetic compatibility
(EMC) requirements of the EN-115 Standards. The Contractor should
furnish any independent/ reputed/ national test agency/ lab’s
certification in this regard.
12.0 TESTING & INSPECTION
Testing & inspection plan stages and details are as given in the table in
Annexure-2.
12.1 Escalator Type Testing
12.1.1 For type testing of escalator the Contractor shall submit a
comprehensive type testing protocol that includes the requirements
laid down in EN–115, IS–4591 and Annexure-3 of this spec., to
RDSO for approval.
12.1.2 Further, the contractor shall submit the available type test reports in
respect of tests listed in the protocol; these reports should pertain to
the systems and sub-systems that are to actually form a part of
escalators to be supplied to IR. The contractor should also submit an
action plan for carrying out the remaining type-tests.
12.1.3 If the product is being manufactured initially in a foreign country,
RDSO representative at its discretion may like to visit and witness
any of the Type Tests, lodging and boarding charges will be borne by
vendor/Railway based on RDSO’s general policy about these issues.
The Contractor shall co-ordinate the program, in such case.
12.2 Escalator Routine Testing
12.2.1 At first, the Contractor shall submit a comprehensive routine testing
protocol that includes the tests in the nature of routine tests as are
mentioned in EN–115, IS–4591, Annexure-3 of this spec. and any
other relevant tests, to inspecting agencyfor approval.
12.2.2 Routine testing entails tests and inspections that are conducted at
the works of escalator manufacturer and/or the works of its key
sub-suppliers, as per the relevant standards.
12.2.3 The purchaser’s representative/ inspection agency would have the
right at its discretion, to witness routine Test(s) of the complete
escalator/ its Key Sub-assemblies, during the escalator’s
manufacturing and/or accept the test results/ reports of their
respective manufacturer’s/ supplier’s in-house quality control
(reports should be furnished for systems and sub-systems that are
to actually form a part of escalators to be supplied to IR), as

sufficient evidence of the execution of these routine tests.
12.2.4 At least 3 weeks’ notice shall be given to the purchaser’s
representative/ inspection agency to be present for the routine
testing and inspection.
12.2.5 If the Product is being manufactured initially in a foreign country,
purchaser’s representative/ inspection agency at its discretion, may
like to visit and witness any of the routine tests, at their own cost.
The Contractor shall co-ordinate the program, in such case.
12.3 Escalator Pre-Dispatch Verification of Packing List
12.3.1 Before the ordered goods (complete escalator system kits), as per the
offered dispatch lot are dispatched, purchaser’s representative/
inspection agency shall verify completeness of the dispatch lot as per
order details/ contractor’s packing list and if everything is in order,
issue the “Dispatch approval certificate”.
12.3.2 Thereafter, the Contractor can dispatch the goods to the consignee.
13.0 ESCALATOR INSTALLATION AND FINAL ACCEPTANCE
INSPECTION/ TESTING
After installation, the escalator shall be tested by the Contractor in the
presence of the purchaser’s representative/ inspection agency. The
important tests to be conducted are listed in Annexure-3 of this spec.
for guidance. The test protocol will be submitted to RDSO for
approval. After satisfactory completion of inspection/ testing, the
purchaser’s representative/ inspection agency will authorize the
commissioning of the escalators for public use by issuing the
“Escalator installation final acceptance certificate”.
14.0 WITHDRAWAL OF APPROVAL
Approval granted to the Contractor is liable to be withdrawn in the
event of noticing any major change at a later date in the design or
major change from the Bill of material as approved earlier without
seeking the Prototype approving authority i.e. Production Units’/
RDSO's approval or using any major Sub-assembly of inferior
specification/ quality, thus compromising with the reliability.
15.0 LIGHTING
15.1 The escalator and its surrounding area shall be sufficiently and
adequately illuminated by Railways, especially in the vicinity of the
comb to ensure safe and comfortable ride of passengers. Light
intensity on tread surface shall be minimum 50 lux or more as per IS
4591.
15.2 Machine room, pit and controller enclosure shall be provided with
suitably protected permanent light fixtures, electrical outlets,
mechanical or natural ventilation and suitable access.
15.3 The electric lighting installation and the socket outlets shall be
independent of the power supply to the machine being fed by a
separate cable from the main switch as per the provisions of the
standard EN-115 clause 5.8.3 meant for this purpose.
15.4 The contractor shall provide Comb lighting, step gap lighting and
traffic direction lighting. The step gap lighting shall be of green color.
The step gap lighting shall be provided so that the passengers can
adjust their feet on the step and it shall be provided under the steps
near the comb plate at each landing. All the lightings shall be water
and dust proof. Comb lighting shall be supplied through a UPS with
battery back-up. The UPS and battery will be supplied by the
contractor and the system will be sized for 30 minutes backup for the
lighting.
16.0 ACCESSIBILITY
16.1 The escalator design shall allow easy and safe accessibility on both
sides, to authorized persons for Inspection, maintenance and repairs.
16.2 Driving and return stations, machinery spaces inside the truss and also
separate machinery spaces, shall not be accessible to unauthorized
persons. Hence, lockable Inspection and trap doors shall be provided.
17.0 MOVEMENT OF MATERIAL
Completely assembled escalator or its sub-assemblies (which cannot
be handled by hand), shall be:-
a. Equipped with fittings for being lifted/ moved by a lifting device, or
b. Designed in a way, to allow the attachment of above type fittings,
e.g., threaded holes, or
c. Designed/ shaped in a way, to allow easy attachment to the lifting
device or transportation means.
18.0 INSTALLATION& COMMISSIONING
18.1 All works at the installation site shall be carried out in accordance
with the standard acceptable methods and practices of installation of
escalators and electrical equipment.
18.2 All equipment, sub-assemblies, structures, truss, etc. shall be installed as
per their respective sub-contractor’s installation instructions.
18.3 Special care shall be taken of leveling/ plumbing, which shall be done
meticulously before any equipment, sub-assembly or structure is fixed
finally in position.
18.4 Adequate care shall also be taken during installation of the complete
Escalator to avoid damage to any equipment, sub-assembly or
building structure.
18.5 Indian railways will be responsible for major civil work needed for
installation and commissioning of escalator at designated platform.
The Contractor will provide a terminal board near escalator and
Railways will provide electrical wiring and earthing up to this terminal

board. Railways will provide site assembly area with proper power
connection as per the extant rules. For more details on railways’ scope
of work, please see Cl. 1.8.
19.0 LABELING AND MARKING

19.1 All equipment and apparatus, inside or outside the switchboard,
including instruments, meters and relays shall be labeled or marked
adequately.
19.2 In addition, warning labels shall be fitted at all points, where the removal
of covers/ panels may expose live equipment, operating above 50V
between circuits or to earth and shall bear the inscription ‘Danger- Live
Parts’ in red color that is clearly visible from a viewable distance.
20.0 PACKING, SHIPPING AND DELIVERY
20.1 All equipment shall be properly inspected before the Shipment. An
inspection tag bearing the word “INSPECTED” or “PASSED” giving
details of the inspection date, etc. shall be attached to the Packaged
Consignment. All four sides of the packaged consignment shall contain
details of the Consignee & Consignor.
20.2 Appropriate caution notices such as “Fragile” or “Handle with care” etc
shall be displayed on the outside surface of the boxes, crates and
packages.
20.3 The Contractor shall be responsible for the safe transportation and
delivery of materials to the location, as specified by the purchaser.
20.4 Accessories:
Each escalator shall be provided with the following accessories:
a. Two sets of maintenance barriers
b. Two sets of starting keys.
c. One hand-winding tool per escalator (if applicable).
d. One set of hand lamp.
e. One set of inspection boxes with cable per escalator.
f. One set of floor plate opening tools.
g. Two sets of inner panel opening/removal tools per station.
h. Two sets of keys for controllers.
21.0 ON-SITE SUPPORT TO CONTRACTOR
21.1 The purchaser/ user railways would extend facilities on free-of-charge
basis, to the Contractor for storing: the product; installation, testing
and commissioning equipment/ tools/ accessories, etc., at a suitable
location, as close as possible to the installation site.
21.2 This shall include providing a separate lockable/ secure material-

storage cum Site office with telephone, electrical supply/ light and fan
fittings, etc.
22.0 WARRANTY
22.1 The Contractor shall be responsible for any damage to equipment
provided in the escalator, due to defective design, materials,
workmanship for a period of 24 months from the date of
commissioning of escalator and 30 months from the date of supply,
whichever is earlier. The Contractor shall attend to the complaint
(including replacement of defective components, if required) within 12
hours from the time of receipt of complaint at his own cost.
22.2 The period of warrantee will be extendable in case of recurring
problems of defective design, material or manufacturing. The
Contractor shall warrant that everything to be furnished hereunder
shall be free from all defects and faults in material, workmanship and
manufacture and shall be of the highest grade and consistent with
established and accepted standards of material of the type ordered and
in full conformity with specifications and drawings. The Contractor’s
liability in this respect of any complaints, defects and /or claim shall
be limited to furnishing and installation of replacement parts, free of
any charge. The warranty clause in commercial agreement, if any,
shall prevail.
22.3 The Contractor shall be responsible for carrying out all the
modifications at his cost on any part of the equipment during the
period of warranty required for satisfactory operation of the equipment
as per technical specification. For any technical decision the final
authority from the purchaser’s side is RDSO.
22.4 All the replacements and repairs, that the purchaser shall call upon
the Contractor to deliver or perform under this warranty, shall be
delivered and performed by the Contractor promptly and satisfactory.
22.5 The warranty period would cover comprehensive maintenance
inclusive of all spares, material and labour cost.
22.6 During warranty period, in case the escalators become non-functional
due to any manufacturing defect, then the escalator would be
considered under breakdown and the Contractor would be required to
rectify the defects.
22.7 The consignee shall ensure that the records of breakdown are
maintained on a shift basis.
22.8 The Contractor shall ensure that in case a failure is reported by a
consignee, qualified Service Engineers shall visit the site within 12
hours from the time of complaint. This period of 12 hours after the
failure report shall be treated as grace period, which will not count
towards breakdown time. Complaints shall be lodged by consignee by
fax, phone, e-mail or per bearer at address given by the Contractor.
23.0 AFTER SALES SERVICE
23.1 The bidder shall indicate in the offer, the facilities available with the
bidder or local agent for providing the required after sale service
during warranty and post warranty periods. The bidder will also
mention service organizations located in India and the availability of

trained staff and maintenance spares etc.
23.2 The Contractor shall provide and ensure servicing facilities

throughout the warranty period of the system. After the warranty
period is over, the Contractor should give service support for trouble
shooting and for obtaining spare parts for AMC period.
23.3 The Contractor shall ensure that, in case a consignee reports a failure,
qualified service engineers visit the site within 12 hours from the time
of complaint. Consignee shall lodge complaints by fax, e-mail or per
bearer at address given by the Contractor. The responsibility to keep
the current failure reporting address details will rest with the
consignee.
24.0 MAINTENANCE
24.1 The Contractor shall provide free-of-charge, maintenance service (and
all the works specified) including required spares, for the specified
warranty period.
24.2 During the guarantee period, the above maintenance service shall
include all preventive, scheduled and corrective maintenance and
additionally, all service-request calls made by the purchaser/ user
railways.
24.3 For this, the Contractor would be required to provide a comprehensive
maintenance and service plan, for review and acceptance by the
purchaser or his authorized representative.
24.4 The maintenance work-system shall ensure safety of the personnel and
equipment.
24.5 In the event of any failure, requiring design modifications, etc. in the
escalator, the Contractor shall undertake to submit its details for a
review by the Purchaser or its authorized representative. On reaching
consensus and post-modification, the Contractor shall undertake
fresh testing and re-commissioning, if required.
24.6 It shall be possible to change the Steps without dismantling the
Internal Panels or the Skirt of the escalator, to ensure minimum down
time during maintenance and repairs of the escalator.
24.7 Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC)
24.7.1 The bidder are required to quote separately for a comprehensive
annual maintenance contract (AMC) for the escalator supplied
against the specification, which will be inclusive of all spares,
material and labour costs to carry out maintenance schedule as per
annexure-6 and to attend all the breakdowns. The purchaser will
specify the contract period for the AMC in the tender document.
24.7.2 The contractor shall be responsible to keep all the escalators along
with all connected ancillary equipments/apparatus/ machines, as
have been stated under the scope of work and specification, in
perfect working condition, on any day during the tenure of the

contract (excepting the period of programmed shut down). In case,
any escalator is out of order, for failure/ breakdown of the escalator
or of any other related/ancillary equipments/apparatus/machines,
the escalator shall be attended, within a period of 12 hours of being
informed.
24.7.3 Firm needs to ensure availability of minimum quantity of
consumable spares at local service centers for effective maintenance
of escalators based on number of escalators to be maintained as
mentioned in annexure-5.
24.7.4 Firm will carry out maintenance as per maintenance schedule
mentioned in annexure 6.
24.7.5 The consignees must communicate their option to enter into AMC at
least 30 days prior to expiry of warranty. The AMC agreement must
be signed within six months prior from the date of expiry of
warranty.
24.7.6 Maximum of 08 hours will be permitted for monthly, quarterly and
half yearly schedule maintenance. For yearly maintenance 16 hour
without load test and 24 hours with load test will be given to firm.
25.0 TRAINING PROGRAM
The Contractor shall fit in all training instructions/ demonstrations
for correct operation and maintenance of the escalator into a three
working days self-contained training program. The contractor shall
organize one training programme per 20 nos. escalators ordered. For
orders less than 20 nos. escalators, at least one training programme
will be organized. For orders that are not integer multiples of 20 nos.,
rounding off will apply (e.g. for 50 nos. escalators, 3 nos. training
programmes will be organized). The training programme(s) will be held
at contractors’ head office or at any other location as agreed between
railway administration and the contractor.
25.1 Operators’ Training
The Contractor shall provide the necessary Operators’ Training to the
Purchaser’s authorized/ designated Staff as per the formal Training
Program designed for this purpose. This shall enable them to carry
out the normal/ rescue operations under normal/ emergency
situations respectively as well as minor repairs by themselves.
25.2 Maintenance Training
The Contractor shall provide the necessary maintenance training to
the purchaser’s authorized/ designated Staff as per the formal
Training program designed for this purpose. This shall enable them to
perform minor and non-specialized maintenance of the escalators.
26.0 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS

26.1 The Contractor shall provide operations and maintenance manuals,
for the use by the supervisory, operating and technical staff of the
purchaser in accordance with EN-115 clause no. 7.4.
26.2 Each manual shall be divided into indexed sections explaining the
subject matter in logical steps. Soft copy of manuals should be in
searchable PDF format. The soft copy should be such that if required
by the Railways multiple copies can be made from the original soft
copy of manual.
26.3 The operations manual shall contain the principle and operations’
details of the complete escalator under the normal and emergency
conditions.
26.4 Details of the common faults that might occur in the complete
escalator &/or any of its key components/ sub-assemblies and their
rectification shall also be included.
26.5 The maintenance manual shall contain the maintenance and servicing
instructions for the complete escalators along with explanatory notes
and drawings as necessary.
26.6 The periodic maintenance schedule recommended by the Contractor
for the satisfactory performance of the escalators shall also be
included.
26.7 Escalator being a critical public safety item, a draft of operations and
maintenance manual should be submitted to the purchaser for
approval with regard to its completeness and comprehensiveness. The
final version of operations and maintenance manual should be issued
on the basis of purchaser’s comments.
26.8 It is recommended that the operation and maintenance manuals be
shipped along with the escalator shipment. In any case, Operation
and Maintenance manuals are to be supplied to railways well before
final testing/ commissioning of escalators.
27.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE
27.1 The Bidder shall prepare and furnish their QA plan documentation, as
per their ISO: 9000 program being followed. It shall include and
clearly mention the procedures ensuring that all equipment/
materials/ systems & sub-systems are properly specified, designed,
purchased, recorded, inspected, installed and tested at appropriate
stages.
27.2 It shall also provide the confirmation that the handling, storage &
delivery arrangements have been satisfactory.
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ANNEXURE-1
For each Escalator, this Performa shall be filled in by Purchaser
Name of the Railway Station: …………………………………
S.No. Description Parameter Remarks

1. Weather two escalator will be installed Yes/No
side by side
2. Escalator required at Platform(s) Yes/No
3. Height of foot over Bridge (At In meters -
passenger walking-level, from base)
4. Horizontal spaces available for -
escalators installation
5. Location of step chain roller -
(inside/ outside the step chain – see
cl. 2.8.4)
6. Is Smart Energy Meter is required in Yes/No -
control panel– see cl. 1.3 and 2.2.8)
7. Is sprinkler system required (see cl. Yes/No -
9.1.24)?
8. Will the escalator be installed at an Yes/No -
underground station (see cl. 2.14.2)?
9. Consignee will define:
i. AMC period
ii. Penalty clause
(see clause no. 24.7.1 to 24.7.5)
Note:
1. In respect of Sr No. 5, the normal requirement will be step roller inside.
2. In respect of Sr No. 7, the normal requirement is that no sprinkler system will be
provided.
3. In respect of Sr No. 8, the normal situation will be over ground station.
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ANNEXURE-2
Detailed Testing & Inspection Plan
Type of Where Frequency When On What Who Conducts Final Action

Inspection/
Testing
Type - Relevant Once in Latest before Complete escalator & its - Internationally RDSO issues
Testing manufacturer/ every 5 Commissioning Key Sub-assemblies. accredited testing “Escalator
supplier’s years of the first Agency/ Lab type testing
works/ Escalator (approached by relevant approval
- Third party contractor). certificate”.
- RDSO may accept
certified copies of above
Type Test certificates, in-
lieu of actual Tests.
- RDSO representative
may choose to be
present himself to
witness any test, at its
own discretion.
Type of Where Frequency When On What Who Conducts Final Action

Inspection/
Testing
Routine Relevant Each During Complete escalator/ its - Relevant contractor, by In house
testing manufacturer/ escalator manufacturing Key Sub-assemblies. their In-house QC. testing
supplier’s - However, inspecting authority of
works authority may accept the firm
certified copies of the issues
above Test Results/ “Escalator
Reports, as sufficient routine
evidence of the execution testing
of the Routine Tests approval
&/or choose to be certificate”.
present himself to
witness any test, at its
own discretion.
Pre- Escalator Offered Before dispatch First escalator of each Purchaser’s In house
dispatch Contractors’ dispatch of the complete order inspected by representative/ Testing
verification works Lot escalator to purchaser inspection agency. agency issues
of packing installation Site representative/inspectio “Dispatch
list n agency. approval
certificate”.
Final At the Each After installation Complete escalator. Contractor in presence of Purchaser/
acceptance installation escalator & purchaser’s inspecting
inspection/ site commissioning representative/ authority
testing of the complete inspecting authority. issues
escalator & after “Escalator
all the above final
mentioned Tests acceptance
are satisfactorily certificate”.
completed
Annexure-3
A- Type Test details
All tests, measurements, calculations and inspections mentioned in

Table 7 of EN 115 will be essential. The purchaser shall generally
witness the following set of type tests for the purpose of safety
verification (the list of tests can be enlarged, if required).
S. Key Sub-Assy./ Part of Frequency Scope of Test

No. Escalator
1. Driving motor 1 unit -- Dynamic test
-- IS: 325/IEC 60034
and IP-55 test
2. Steps 1 unit -- Static test
-- Dynamic test
-- Torsional test
-- Dimensional check
-- Material composition test
3. Step Chain 1 unit -- Dimensional check
-- Tensile breaking strength
(Destructive test)
4. Wheels 1 unit -- Dimensional check
(a) Chain wheel -- Location of chain roller
(b) Trailer wheel -- Material composition test
5. Controller 1 unit -- Physical construction check
-- Electrical tests, such as:
-- Functional test
-- Protection circuit verification
-- Temperature rise test
-- EMC/EMI compliance with EN
12015
-- IP-55 test report
Drive chain 1 unit -- Breaking strength (Destructive
test)
S. Key Sub-Assy./ Part of Frequency Scope of Test

No. Escalator
6. Handrail 1 unit -- Physical checking
-- Breaking strength of the handrail
and factory prepared Joints
-- Dimensional check of handrail
drive chain
-- Ozone ageing test
7. Braking system 1 unit -- Full functionality test & Braking
distance
-- Demonstration of brake
adjustment and settings
8. Truss 1 unit -- Dimensional check
-- FEM analysis for truss fitness for
up to 5m w/o intermediate support
-- Truss Deflection to be recorded
under full-load condition.
9. Track 1 unit -- Joint of guide track.
-- Thickness of zinc profile.
10. Skirt 1 unit -- Skirt yield test
-- dimensional check of skirt panel
11. Balustrade 1 unit -- Deformation test of balustrade
-- Thickness of steel panel
-- Dimensional check of balustrade
panel
12. Test on fully assembled 1 unit - All tests as per EN-115
escalator - Noise level of the complete
escalator (65dBA)
Annexure-3; contd…
B- Routine Test details
Following is an indicative list of some of the tests that shall be

included in the routine test protocol.
S. No. Key Sub-Assy./ Part of Frequency Scope of Test

Escalator
1. Driving mechanism Random -- Dimensional check
-- Backlash in both directions
2. Driving motor Random -- Insulation resistance of winding
--
3. Main drive shaft 100% -- Dimensional check
Random -- Radiographic testing or other Non-
destructive test of weld joints
4. Steps 100% -- Dimensional & aesthetics checks
5. Step chain 100% -- Overall dimensional check of
assembled chain
Random -- Dimensional checks of link plate,
chain pin and step axles.
6. Wheels 100% -- Visual & dimensional checks of
(a) Chain wheel wheels & bearings.
(b) Trailer wheel
7. Controller 100% -- Checking/ testing for correct wiring &
functioning.
8. Tension carriage Random -- Visual & dimensional checks
9. Drive chain Random -- Visual & dimensional checks
10. Handrail, handrail drive Random -- Visual & dimensional checks
etc.
11. Comb plate Random -- Dimensional & aesthetics checks
12. Floor plates Random -- Dimensional & aesthetics checks
13. Braking system 100% -- Dimensional check
-- Check Brake setting & adjustment.
14. Truss 100% -- Visual & dimensional checks.
100% -- Ultrasonic and DPT examination of

welds.
S. No. Key Sub-Assy./ Part of Frequency Scope of Test

Escalator
15. Test on fully assembled 1 unit - All tests as per EN-115
escalator - Noise level of the complete escalator
(65dBA)
C- Final Acceptance Inspection/ Test details
S. No. Escalator’s Parameter/ Scope of Test

Feature To Be
Inspected/ Tested
1. Inspection of escalator’s a. Vertical rise
general arrangement &
b. Horizontal span length
specifications
c. Angle of Inclination
d. Step width
e. No. of Horizontal steps at upper & lower
landings
f. Balustrade height
g. Correct size of truss members
h. Truss surface treatment
i. Rated speed
2. Inspection/ testing of a. Key operated start function
escalator’s operation
b. Traffic direction Light
c. Direction of Movement
d. “AUTO-START” on passenger-approach
e. Crawling speed/ auto-stoppage in the absence
of passengers
f. Automatic lubrication system
3. Inspection/ testing of a. Correctness of motor rating
Electrical items
b. Verification of actual installation vis-à-vis the
power system diagram provided by the
contractor
c. Contactors, relay contactors and safety
switches are of approved make/ complying
with EN 115.

Feature To Be
Inspected/ Tested
d. Cross-sectional area of the conductors of safety
circuits complying with EN 115.
e. Insulation resistance between conductors and
between conductors and earth
4. Testing of escalator’s a. Emergency stop device
safety devices
b. Comb plate safety device
c. Handrail entry safety device
d. Phase monitoring device
e. Over-speed detector
f. Non-reversal safety device
g. Main driving chain safety device
h. Step chain safety device
i. Step sag protection device
j. Static electricity prevention device
k. Skirting panel safety device
l. Skirting panel safety brush
m. Step’s three-sides yellow demarcation
n. Step gap green illumination
o. Comb plate light
p. Handrail broken safety device
q. Handrail Speed detection device
r. Auxiliary brake
s. Motor overload & overheat protection
t. Brake monitoring device
u. Step missing device
v. “START” buzzer device
w. Step anti-jumping device
x. “WRONG-ENTRY” alarm device
y. Oil-water separator & drainage system
5. Final testing of a. Load test

Feature To Be
Inspected/ Tested
escalator’s critical b. Braking distance test
parameters
c. Sound-level test.
d. 12 hours continuous-run, in both directions
6. Final visual inspection of a. Check satisfactory workmanship
installed escalator
b. Check paintings & surface treatments
c. Check labeling & marking
d. Check neatness of laid-out wiring
7. Provision of safety signs a. Visual checking of signs
8. Testing data downloading Confirming sample data downloading sheet is as
feature per annexure-4
Note: EN 115 prescribes several tests and measurement and visual
inspection in respect of an assembled escalator. These shall
automatically form a part of the final acceptance test protocol.
Data Downloading Format Annexure-4

SL. Start Start Direction Total Fault Fault Fault Fault Total Fault Fault Total operation
No. date time (UP/ run date time Clear Clear break code Description hrs. (T3) (Break
(ton) Down) time (tb) date time down Down Time (T1)
(T1) (tr) time (T2) + Run Time)
DD-MM- HH-MM HH-MM DD-MM- HH-MM DD-MM- HH MM HH-MM HH MM
YY
YY YY
1
.
2
.
NOTE: 1. 24 Hours clock to be used for time.

2. Date format: DD-MM-YY.
3. Duration in: HH-MM.
Spare List Annexure-5
S. Description Spare Spare Spare Spare Spare

No Requirement Requirement Requirement Requirement Requirement
Up to 5 Up to 10 Up to 20 Up to 30 Up to 40
Escalators Escalators Escalators Escalators Escalators
1. ANTISTATIC BRUSH 1 2 4 6 8
2. FRICTION WHEEL 1 1 2 3 4
3. END REVERSE CHAIN 2 4 8 12 16
4. LED DOT SKIRT LIGHT 220V AC 3 5 10 15 20
5. BRAKE ARM 1 2 4 6 8
RED PLASTIC FOR DRIVECHAIN
6. SAFETY 1 1 2 3 4
BEARING FOR HANDRAIL DRIVE
7. SHAFT 1 2 4 6 8
STEP 1000/80 MM BLACK WITH
MIDDLE AND 3 SIDES YELLOW
8. PAINTING FRAME 2 3 6 9 12
9. MIDDLE COMB 3 5 10 15 20
10. LEFT COMB 1 2 4 6 8
11. RIGHT COMB 1 2 4 6 8
12. COMB SCREW 5 10 20 30 40
13. STEP CHAIN ROLLER 5 10 20 30 40
14. STEP ROLLER 5 4 8 12 16
AUTOMATIC LUBRICATION
15. ACCESSORIES 1 1 2 3 4
16. TANGENT RAIL FULL SET 1 1 2 3 4
17. FAULT COLLECTION BOARD E-IOR-C8 1 1 2 3 4
18. STEP MISSING SENSOR 1 1 2 3 4
19. REDAC SENSOR 1 1 2 3 4
20. EMERGENCY STOP BUTTON 1 1 2 3 4
21. MANUAL RESET SAFETY SWITCH 1 2 4 6 8
S. Description Spare Spare Spare Spare Spare

No Requirement Requirement Requirement Requirement Requirement
Up to 5 Up to 10 Up to 20 Up to 30 Up to 40
Escalators Escalators Escalators Escalators Escalators
22. AUTOMATIC SAFETY SWITCH 1 2 4 6 8
23. TRAFFIC LIGHT 1 2 4 6 8
24. TRANSFORMER 1 1 2 3 4
25. AUXILIARY BRAKE SMPS 1 1 2 3 4
26. COMPRESSING ROLLER 1 2 4 6 8
27. SUPPORT ROLLER 1 2 4 6 8
28. STEP FIXING ALLEN SCREW 10 20 40 60 80
29. STEP ALLEN SCREW NUT 10 20 40 60 80
30. BRAKE ELECTRO MAGNET 1 1 2 3 4
31. CONTROLLER COOLING FAN 1 2 4 6 8
32. COMB LIGHT 1 2 4 6 8
33. STEP GAP LIGHT ( GREEN LIGHT) 1 2 4 6 8
34. KEY SWITCH ASSEMBLY 1 1 2 3 4
35. AUXILIARY BRAKE COIL 1 1 2 3 4
36. HANDRAIL SPEED SENSOR 1 1 2 3 4
37. PHASE MONITOR 1 1 2 3 4
38. SMPS 1 1 2 3 4
39. EARTH PROTECTION DEVICE 1 1 2 3 4
NOTE: For more than 40 escalators the spare parts will be decided in multiple of spares required for 40
escalators on proreta basis.
ESCALATOR MAINTENANCE CHECK LIST – MONTHLY Annexure-6A

Name of service provider: DATE:
Escalator serial No: Location:
Sl. Description OK / NOT OK / Remark

No. NA
A. VISUAL CHECK BEFORE SHUTDOWN
Check the ride performance of Escalator
1.
2. Check for any screw , washers etc on steps
3. Check the condition of steps
4. Check the condition of comb teeth
5. Check the Steps are centrally entering into the combs
Check the condition of Comb carriage & Floor plate
6.
sheet on top & bottom (Riveted Or Pasted)
Comb plate to Floor plate actuating gap is clean and
7.
Clearance should be 6 – 8 mm
8. Check the condition of balustrade
Check the handrail moving speed at the same speed as
9.
the steps (Handrail & step speed LH & RH should be
equal Marking method can be adopted)
10. Check for any visible damages on handrail
11. Check the handrail tension& Handrail heat
Check for any handrail powder at four corners (Near
12.
handrail entry cover)

No. NA
Check there is any signs of step misalignment –
13.
scraping marks on the sides of the steps
Check the distance of Brake slip distance (It shall be
14.
275 mm for 0.5m/sec) Slippage distance:
____________________
Check the condition of Entry cover or boot ( Both LH &
15.
RH in Top and bottom)
Check for defects on inner & Outer decking covers (
16.
scratches , dents & fixing screws etc)
17. Check for cladding condition
18. Check for skirt panels ( scratches , dents etc)
19. Check the condition and function of Traffic lights
20. Check the condition and function of comb lights
21. Check the condition and function of Handrail lights
22. Check the condition and function of skirt lights
Check for condition and function of step gap
23.
illumination lights
Check for Pillar sensor / Radar sensor / Contact mat
24.
sensor
Check the function of Sensor ( wrong entry for both UP
25.
& DN)
26. Check for skirt brush condition and availability
27. Check the function of Auto / Manual Key (Top &Bottom)

No. NA
Check the function of Up & Down key switch (Top &
28.
Bottom)
Check the function of Emergency stop button (Top
29.
&Bottom)
30. Availability of safety sign stickers
B. BOTTOM PIT INSPECTION
31. Condition and Function of Floor plate switch

32. Safety step guard condition and availability
33. Function of pit maintenance stop switch
Function of Inspection pendant ( UP , DOWN & STOP
34.
Button)
Step chain tension in LH ________mm & RH
35.
_________mm
36. Carriage movement Gap LH ______ mm & RH ______ mm
Function of Step chain broken / tension switch in
37.
bottom (LH & RH)
38. Rigid fixing of Floor plate L angle bolt & nuts
Check the availability of FLOOR PLATE STOPPER in LH
39.
& RH ( OR ) ALUMINIUM FLOOR PLATE LOCK
40. Check the condition of CHAIN ROLLERS
41. Check the condition of ALL STEP ROLLERS
42. Check the condition of ALL STEP SLIDER STRIP

No. NA
43. Check the condition of ALL STEP BUSH
44. Check the condition of ALL STEP LOCKING CLAMP
45. Check the condition of ALL STEP SHAFT LOCKING PIN
Check the condition and tightness of STEP LOCK
46.
ALLEN KEYS
47. Function of Handrail entry switch in bottom LH & RH
48. Condition of BOTTOM CONTROLLER
49. Function of bottom pit light
C. TOP PIT / MACHINE ROOM AREA INSPECTION
50. Condition and Function of Floor plate switch
51. Function of pit maintenance stop switch
52. Safety step guard condition and availability
Function of Inspection pendant ( UP , DOWN & STOP
53.
Button)
54. Rigid fixing of Floor plate L angle bolt & nuts
Check the availability of FLOOR PLATE STOPPER in LH
55.
& RH ( OR ) ALUMINIUM FLOOR PLATE LOCK
56. Function of Top pit light
Function of Main switch and condition ( MCB or ELCB
57.
provided by customer )
58. Function and condition of controller main switch

No. NA
Check the Unusual noise & Temperature in MOTOR &
59.
GEAR BOX
60. Check the brake liner thickness & condition
Check the condition and function of brake wear
61.
monitor
62. Check for Gear box oil leaks
MAIN DRIVE CHAIN condition and slack ( Slack should
63.
be 10 mm to 15 mm ) Actual ________mm
64. Function of main drive chain switch
Condition of RED PIECE SLIDER in Broken drive chain
65.
contact assembly
Condition of Main drive shaft bearings & Marking
66.
positions ( LH&RH side )
Check the function of automatic lubrication system and
67.
lubrication oil brush
68. Check the oil level in automatic lubrication system
Check the manual function of AUTOMATIC
69.
LUBRICATION SYSTEM
70. Function of Handrail entry boot switch in Top LH & RH
D. HORIZONTAL AND INCLINED AREA INSPECTION
Horizontal Function of the COMB PLATE IMPACT
71.
DEVICE & SWITCH in Top
Vertical Function of the COMB PLATE IMPACT
72.
DEVICE & SWITCH in Top

No. NA
Condition and Function of STEP JUMPING SWITCH in
73.
top
74. Condition and Function of Step missing sensor in TOP
75. Condition and Function of Skirt switch in Top LH & RH
Check the Handrail drive shaft chain tension (Slack
76.
should be 10 mm + 5mm ) Actual ______mm
Condition of handrail shaft bearing in plumber block /
77.
pedestal block ( Marking should be INLINE)
Check and maintain uniform gap between the handrail
78.
and Friction wheel
Skirt to Step gap (distance max.2.5 to 3.5 mm in one
79.
side / Gap should be equal in both LH & RH side)
Condition and function of STEP SAG SWITCH in top
80.
curve
Check the condition of anti static brush and proper
81.
contact with step shafts
Check the availability &contact of anti static roller with
82.
handrail.
Condition and Function of Step missing sensor in
83.
BOTTOM
84. Condition and Function of Handrail speed sensor
Check the gap between the chain roller and skirt bottom
85.
( It should be 0.5 to 1 mm) Actual ________mm
Condition and function of STEP SAG SWITCH in bottom
86.
curve

No. NA
Horizontal Function of the COMB PLATE IMPACT
87.
DEVICE & SWITCH in bottom
Vertical Function of the COMB PLATE IMPACT
88.
DEVICE & SWITCH in bottom
Check Comb compression spring length in bottom side
89.
(It should be 60 mm)
Comb to Step gap ( It should be 5 mm + 1mm)
90.
Actual _________ mm
Condition and Function of Skirt switch in bottom LH
91.
&RH
Condition and Function of STEP JUMPING SWITCH in
92.
bottom
E. CLEANING CHECKS
93. Pit cleaning (Bottom pit & Top pit )
94. Cleaning of STEPS
Cleaning of Tracks ( Step roller track & Chain roller
95.
track)
Check oil in handrail drive chain guard bottom (clean
96.
immediately)
97. Cleaning of Balustrade
98. Cleaning of laying wires
99. Cleaning of Oil in Bottom pit and Machine room top pit
100. Cleaning of Handrail pressure rollers

No. NA
101. Cleaning of Floor plate ( Top& Bottom)
102. Cleaning of Controller panel box and etc
103. Cleaning of bottom junction box
104. Cleaning of inner and outer decking
105. Cleaning of Handrail ( using by wet cloth)
106. Cleaning of Handrail drive chain cover
107. Cleaning of main drive sprocket and assembly
F. PARTS TO BE LUBRICATED
Grease to be applied on step bush & between clamp
108.
rings on step fixing shaft
109. Grease to applied on nylon pad of steps
Grease to be applied on bearings on main drive shaft &
110.
handrail drive shaft ( As per lubrication
procedure from HO)
Oil to be lubricated on main drive chain & handrail
111.
drive chain
112. Oil to be applied on brake levers ( Not Liner)
Oil to be applied on step chain links / Step roller
113.
bearings
G. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PARTS REPLACEMENTS,
IF ANY
114.

No. NA
115.
116.
117.
118.
119.
120.
H. DETAILS OF ADDITIONAL WORKS CARRIED OUT
121.
122.
123.
124.
125.
126.
Railway Employee name: Service Engineer Name:
Signature: Signature:
ESCALATOR MAINTENANCE CHECK LIST – QUATERLY Annexure-6B


No. NA
A. TOP PIT / MACHINE ROOM AREA INSPECTION
1. Check the tightening of drive unit base mounting bolts (

gear box base mounting bolts)
B. HORIZONTAL AND INCLINED AREA INSPECTION
Handrail drive chain tension adjustment bolt length should
2.
be equal in both LH & RH side (Check parallelness of the
handrail drive shaft with main drive shaft )
Check the Length of the handrail pressure roller Spring
3.
tension. (Should be 55 mm) __________mm
Check the Condition & thickness of handrail drive wheel
4.
liner (Friction wheel liner) Thickness should be more
than 8mm
Check the condition of SUB ROLLERS / Step guide rollers
5.
in TOP (It should not touch with steps, minimum 0.5 mm
clearance is required)
Check the flushness of Skirt joint ( Top of the chain roller
6.
& Step white bush side)
Check the condition of SUB ROLLERS / Step guide rollers
7.
in Bottom(It should not touch with steps, minimum 0.5
mm clearance is required)
C. CLEANING CHECKS

No. NA
Cleaning of handrail support rollers inside the inner
8.
deckings
D. SAFETY CHECK OF CUSTOMER INTERFACING WORKS
Customer Safety Handrail – ENTRY & EXIT of the escalator
9.
landings
Floor plate / Platform to customer floor level (FFL) at both
10.
Landings in Top and Bottom
Customer main earthing
11.
3 phase main switch marked nearer to the Entrance
12.
Water entry protection throughout the escalator
13.
surroundings
Head guard provision for escalator inclined area
14.
Railway Employee Name: Service Engineer Name:
Note: This Quarterly checklist should be used along with Monthly Checklist
ESCALATOR MAINTENANCE CHECK LIST – HALF YEARLY Annexure-6C

Sl. Description OK / NOT OK / NA Remark

No.
A. BOTTOM PIT INSPECTION
1. Condition of INSPECTION PENDANT

2. Rigid fixing of half round ' C ' track ( Rivet & Screws)
3. Condition of half round “ C “ Track in Bottom LH & RH
B. TOP PIT / MACHINE ROOM AREA INSPECTION
Check the tightening of drive unit base mounting bolts (
4.
GEAR BOX BASE mounting bolts)
Check the clearance between FLY WHEEL and FLY WHEEL
5.
COVER
Check the Gear box oil level and condition
6.
Gear Oil changed date _____________
Rigid fixing of half round ' C ' track in TOP ( Rivet &
7.
Screws)
8. Condition of Half round “ C “ Track in Top LH & RH
9. Rigid fixing of TANGENT track
10. Check the clearance between Tangent track and step chain
roller in 4 areas ( It should be min. 0.5mm)LH
top:_____mm, LH bottom : ______mm, RH top: ______mm,
RH Bottom : ______mm

No.
C. HORIZONTALAND INCLINED AREA INSPECTION

Handrail drive chain tension adjustment bolt length should
11.
be equal in both LH & RH side (Checkparallelness of the
handrail drive shaft with main drive shaft )
12.
tension. (Should be 55 mm) __________mm
13.
liner ( Friction wheel liner), Thickness should be more than
8mm
Check the condition of sub rollers / Step guide rollers in
14.
TOP (It should not touch with steps, minimum 0.5 mm
clearance is required)
Check the Handrail Plumber block / pedestal bearing
15.
housing mounting bolt tightness
16. Check the tightness of Friction wheel fixed bolts
17.
Check the Gap between Step sag trip poles and Step – 4
18.
Nos. Gap :mm ( It should be 5mm ) in
bottom curve
19. Check the condition of handrail guide bush
20.
Nos.
Gap :mm ( It should be 5mm ) in top curve
21. Check the condition of SUB ROLLERS / Step guide rollers

No.
in Bottom (It should not touch with steps,
minimum 0.5 mm clearance is required)
Check gap between step to step meshing treads on
22.
horizontal & inclined portion. It should be max. 6mm
Actual : ____________mm
D. CLEANING CHECKS
23.
deckings
24. Cleaning of Handrail guide and End reversing chain
25. Cleaning of Main drive unit and drive chain
26. Cleaning of Handrail drive chain
E. PARTS TO BE LUBRICATED
27.
handrail drive shaft ( As per lubrication procedure from
HO)
F. SAFETY CHECK OF CUSTOMER INTERFACING WORKS
Customer Safety Handrail – ENTRY & EXIT of the escalator
28.
landings
29.
30. Customer main earthing
31. 3 phase main switch marked nearer to the Entrance
32. Water entry protection throughout the escalator

No.
surroundings
33. Head guard provision for escalator inclined area
Note: This Half Yearly checklist should be used along with Quarterly and Monthly Checklist.
ESCALATOR MAINTENANCE CHECK LIST – YEARLY Annexure-6D
Sl. No. Description OK / NOT OK / Remark

NA
A. BOTTOM PIT INSPECTION
1. Condition of INSPECTION PENDANT

2. Rigid fixing of half round ' C ' track ( Rivet& Screws)
3. Condition of half round “ C “ Track in Bottom LH & RH
4. Check the availability and condition of chain link circlips.
B. TOP PIT / MACHINE ROOM AREA INSPECTION

Check the tightening of drive unit base mounting bolts (
1.
GEAR BOX BASE mounting bolts)
Check the clearance between FLY WHEEL and FLY
2.
WHEEL COVER
Check the Gear box oil level and condition
3.
Gear Oil changed date _____________
Rigid fixing of half round ' C ' track in TOP ( Rivet&
4.
Screws)
5. Condition of Half round “ C “ Track in Top LH & RH
6. Rigid fixing of TANGENT track

NA
7. Check the clearance between Tangent track and step
chain roller in 4 areas ( It should be min. 0.5mm)LH
top:_____mm, LH bottom : ______mm , RH top:
______mm, RH Bottom : ______mm
Condition & tightening of MAIN DRIVE SPROCKET BOLT
8.
& TEETH
C. HORIZONTALAND INCLINED AREA INSPECTION

Handrail drive chain tension adjustment bolt length
9.
should be equal in both LH & RH side (Check parallelness
of the handrail drive shaft with main drive shaft )
10.
tension. (Should be 55 mm)
__________mm
11.
liner ( Friction wheel liner),
Thickness should be more than 8mm
Check the condition of SUB ROLLERS / Step guide
12.
rollers in TOP (It should not touch with steps, minimum
0.5 mm clearance is required)
Check the Handrail Plumber block / pedestal bearing
13.
housing mounting bolt tightness
14. Check the tightness of Friction wheel fixed bolts
15.
16.
Nos Gap : mm ( It should be

NA
5mm ) in BOTTOM CURVE
17. Check the condition of HANDRAIL GUIDE BUSH
18.
Nos Gap : mm ( It should be
5mm ) in TOP CURVE
All fasteners are tightened properly (comb plate locknuts ,
19.
skirt panels, balustrade brackets, Drive unit , Track to rail
support , Tension rod on bottom, pressure roller fixing
cleats etc)
Check the flush between the Step chain track and step
20.
chain in bottom curve area
21. Check the track joint & Flushness
Check the condition of SUB ROLLERS / Step guide
22.
rollers in Bottom(It should not touch with steps, minimum
0.5 mm clearance is required)
Check for gap between step to step meshing treads on
23.
horizontal & inclined portion. It should be max. 6Mm
Actual : ____________mm
24. Check the Leveling of STEPS ( Using by 1 feet spirit level )
D. CLEANING CHECKS
25.
deckings
26. Cleaning of Handrail guide and End reversing chain
27. Cleaning of Main drive unit and drive chain

NA
28. Cleaning of Handrail drive chain
29. Cleaning of Step chain LH & RH
E. PARTS TO BE LUBRICATED
30.
handrail drive shaft ( As per lubrication procedure from
HO)
F. SAFETY CHECK OF CUSTOMER INTERFACING WORKS

Customer Safety Handrail – ENTRY & EXIT of the
31.
escalator landings
32.
33. Customer main earthing
34. 3 phase main switch marked nearer to the Entrance
Water entry protection throughout the escalator
35.
surroundings
36. Head guard provision for escalator inclined area
G. GENERAL INSPECTION
37. Operational instruction given to Customer
Training for escalator operation to customer
38.
representatives
39. Cables routing inside the escalator from top to bottom
40. Availability of circuit stickers inside the controller cover

NA
Passenger circulation should be available in around the
41.
escalator
H. KEY AREA POINTS FOR NOISE INSPECTION

42. All track joint noise
43. step bush noise
44. End reversal chain noise
45. Motor & Gear box noise
46. Roller noise on steps
47. Handrail noise
48. Step chain rollers on return track section on top & bottom
at four corners
49. Drive chain noise
50. Skirt to step noise
51. Bearing noise on main drive shaft & handrail drive shaft
52. C-section of skirt panel to step chain rollers
53. Step chain noise
Note: This Yearly checklist should be used along with Half Yearly, Quarterly and Monthly Checklist.
Annexure-7
DEFINITIONS
The following words and phrases used in this specification shall bear the
meanings given below:-
Part I – Technical Terms
a) Angle of Inclination - The angle at which a passenger travels with

respect to the horizontal.
b) Anti slide device – A device to be installed on the decking between

the handrails of the adjacent escalators, or on the decking between
the handrail and the adjacent wall, to prevent people or objects from
sliding down on the decking.
c) Balustrade - The enclosure at each side of the moving steps,

consisting of decking, inner and outer panels and skirts.
d) Ceiling intersection guard – A guard provided at the intersection of

escalator decking and ceiling or soffit.
e) Comb – The pronged portion of the comb plate at the landing which
meshes with the step tread grooves.
f) Comb plate – The plate supporting the combs at the landings.
g) Control equipment – the components by means of which motion,

direction of travel, speed and stopping are controlled.
h) Deck, decking and decking extension – The position of the

balustrade outside the moving handrail that is transversely horizontal.
This shall include anti slide devices where applicable.
i) Driving Machinery – The motorized power unit for driving the

escalator.
j) Electro-mechanical Brake – A brake consisting of friction shoe(s)

applied to a brake drum or disc by means of springs that are
electrically released.
k) Handrail – A power driven moving rail for passengers to grip whilst

using the escalator.
l) Handrail Guard – A guard for the moving handrail at the point where
the handrail enters or leaves the balustrade.
m) Landing – The stationary areas at the entrance to or exit from an

escalator.
n) Landing Plate / Floor Plate – The portion of floor plate next to the
comb plate at the landing.
o) Newel – The portion of the balustrade on the landing at the end where
the moving handrail changes direction.
p) Number of Horizontal/Flat steps– Horizontal/ Flat steps shall be

measured from the point at which the first step emerges from under
the comb plate in a horizontal direction to the first exposure of the
riser of an adjacent step, both at the upper and lower landings.
q) Panel – The portion of the balustrade immediately adjacent to the

moving stairway, occupying the vertical space between the steps and
the deck or inner panel.
r) Skirt – The portion of the balustrade immediately adjacent to the

moving stairway, occupying the vertical space between the steps and
the deck or inner panel.
s) Step – The unit which forms the moving stairway.
t) Step chain – The main chain to which the steps are attached.
u) Step roller track – The track on which the step roller runs.
v) Step Tread – The horizontal portion of the step grooved in the

direction of travel and on which the passengers are carried.
w) Step roller – The rollers attached to the step and supporting the step.
x) Truss – The supporting structure on which the various components

are mounted.
y) Working point – The intersection of the escalator step nose line and
the projection of the escalator floor plate level.
z) Constant length – The horizontal distance between the escalators

working point and the end of escalator support.
Part II – Other Terms
a) Purchaser – The President of the Republic of India or the

administrative officers of the railway on his behalf.
b) Bidder – The person/firm who submits duly filled in tender

documents as an offer to carry out the work specified in tender
document. The bidder can be manufacturer (single entity)/
consortium/ joint venture (one of the consortium/joint venture
member could be an Indian firm or the Indian subsidiary of
manufacturer for the purpose of this tender).
c) Contractor – The bidder whose tender has been accepted by the

railway shall be termed as the contractor.
d) Sub-Contractor – A person/ firm who has entered into a contract
with the contractor for supplying materials and/or services.
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Page 1 of 76 Effective from: 10.11.17 Specification no.

RDSO/PE/SPEC/TL/0095 (Rev ‘2’)- 2017

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S.No DESCRIPTION PAGE No.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR PASSENGER-ESCALATORS TO BE

This specification defines the objectives, guidelines and requirement

1.1 This specification covers design, manufacture and supply at site,

1.2 The Escalator shall be of State-of-the-art technology, having nominal

1.4 The vertical-height of foot-over-bridge (passenger walking-level) from

1.5 The angle of inclination of escalator shall be 30° and minimum

(i) Provision of escalators including public announcement

iv) Provision of portable pump(s) and their utilization for pumping

2.0 SYSTEM DETAILS & SCHEMATICS (CONSTRUCTION)

2.1.12 Auxiliary brake should be provided in all escalators. Auxiliary brake

a DLMS compliant HHU. Only open source protocol will be

2.3 VVVF Converter

2.5.7 Appropriate measures shall be taken to discourage people from

2.11.5 A suitable dust collection mat with anti-theft arrangement should be

2.14.2 Cables to be used for escalator application should comply with

i. London Transport Executive Three Meter Cube Smoke

2.16 Design criteria and Submittals

The design shall generally meet the following criteria: -

a) Application of state of the art technology

welded at 08 locations and at these locations ultrasonic testing

2.17 SAFETY SIGNS

Maximum Ambient 550C

Minimum Ambient -50C

The maximum value(s) of the Conditions in the Coastal Areas will be as

7.0 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Some of the salient points of the spec. are summarized as follows:

 Application : At Railway stations – semi-outdoor

 Maximum : 100 passengers/ min at nominal speed of

Note: Each Bidder must submit their Compliance or Deviations in a

8.0 Other Key Technical Information related to Escalator, to be supplied by

SN Feature RDSO Spec. Details

2 Escalator brand name

3 Escalator model number

4 Sound level Cl. 2.1.6

5 Drive unit arrangement Cl. 2.1

6 Type of motor Cl. 2.1.5

7 List of motor sizes (KW)

8 THD of drive Cl. 2.1.3

9 Efficiency (Motor & Cl. 2.1.7

12 Gear type & material Cl. 2.1.1

13 Coupling type & material

14 Main drive chain’s material Cl. 2.8.1

18 Handrail guidance at Cl. 2.6.3

SN Feature RDSO Spec. Details

22 Truss Galvanization Cl. 2.4.6

24 Truss construction details

25 Maximum rise up to which Cl. 2.4.1

9.0 SAFETY DEVICES/ FEATURES REQUIRED

only be possible for a competent person to reset it back to its

9.1.6 Broken step chain safety device

9.1.13 Inspection Control

failure or phase sequence fault. The indicator shall remain

specified by purchaser. The volume of the instructions should be

f) In addition the escalator contractor shall provide passenger guidance

9.1.27 CCTV system:

SN Safety devices/ features Description

SN Safety devices/ features Description

SN Safety devices/ features Description

Note: Each bidder must submit their compliance or deviations in a

10.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENT

10.2 All materials used in manufacturing the escalator, shall be fire-

10.4 All mechanically moving parts of the escalator shall be completely