EoTT - End of Train Telemetry
EoTT stands for End of Train Telemetry
EoTT consists of :
HoT - Head of Train unit / Cab Display Unit (CDU) mounted in the locomotive
Portable EOT - End of Train Unit / Sense and Brake Unit (SBU) mounted on the
CBC - Center Buffer Coupling on the rear end of last vehicle of the Train
The above two units are paired and communicate with each other over a radio link.
To replace the guard at the last coach of the train. This piece of equipment will take
care of the roles and responsibilities of the guard of the train irrespective of passenger
train or goods train.
Cost of One set of EoTT - Rs. 10 Lakhs
First Zonal Railway to commissioned EoTT - ECoR - East Coast Railway
Currently 4 Freight trains with EoTT system are running without Guard / Train Manager
Target - To provide in all Freight trains - By December, 2023
Advantages:
Dependency on the attachment of the Brake Van (the last vehicle of a freight train
meant for Guards/Train Manager. Because this device performs all safety-related
functions automatically, which a Guard/Train Manager performs in a Freight Train.
One additional wagon or Coach can be attached to the Freight train or Passenger train
respectively
Continuous monitoring of Air Pressure in the last vehicle thus ensuring a high level of
safety.
Improved operational savings in terms of elimination of Guard / Train Manager & Brake
van
Improved train monitoring & accident investigation.
Key takeaways for MCQ
EoTT stands for End of Train Telemetry
HoT stands for Head of Train
CDU stands for Cab Display Unit
EoT stands for End of Train
SBU stands for Sense & Break Unit
CBC stands for Center Buffler Coupling
First Zonal Railway commissioned EoTT - ECoR
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