-Shri Arun Kumar Jain inaugurated Unified Command & Control Centre at Rail Nilayam and also launched Zonal Interchange Monitoring System (ZIMS) & Station Information Monitoring System (SIMS).
-The General Manager also Inaugurated 198 Kwp Solar Plant at S&T Workshop, Mettuguda
Shri Arun Kumar Jain, General Manager, South Central Railway inaugurated various digital and eco-friendly initiatives on SCR today i.e., 16th June, 2025 including Unified Command & Control Centre (UCCC) at Rail Nilayam; launch of Zonal Interchange Monitoring System (ZIMS) & Station Information Monitoring System (SIMS) and inauguration of 198 Kwp (kilowatt peak) Solar plant at Signal & Telecom workshop, Mettuguda, Secunderabad. Shri Neeraj Agrawal, Additional General Manager, SCR; other Principal Heads of the Departments, senior officials and staff were also present on the occasions.
The UCCC, set up at the Disaster Management Control Room (DMCR), has been established in line with the Ministry of Railways’ directive to improve monitoring and co-ordination during emergencies such as natural calamities, supply chain disruptions, and operational exigencies etc. The facility features high-end digital displays, including two 86-inch screens and two 65-inch interactive displays, integrated with a dashboard that offers real-time feeds from data loggers, CCTV surveillance of stations & locos, and systems like FOIS (Freight Operations Information System) and COA (Control Office Application).
The Zonal Interchange Monitoring System (ZIMS) is a tool to monitor interchange of trains performance across six divisions. It gives real-time information about rake and loco details through a live dashboard, facilitating smoother train operations. Another system, Station Information Monitoring System (SIMS), is a central database designed to enhance operational efficiency across the zone. This platform ensures quick and seamless access to crucial data related to each station, which supports effective decision-making and seamless operations.
The 198 kWp capacity solar plant commissioned at the S&T Workshop marks a significant step towards sustainable and energy-efficient operations. Designed to generate approximately 320,760 units of solar energy annually, the plant is expected to reduce nearly 259.8 tons of CO₂ emissions every year. The solar plant with capacity of 198 Kwp at 4.5 units per day will fully meet the workshop's annual energy consumption needs, effectively transforming it into an "Energy Neutral Workshop."
Speaking on the occasion, Shri Arun Kumar Jain, stated that the digital initiatives will make railway operations smarter, faster, and more efficient. These innovations will improve safety, and ensure smooth functioning during both normal and emergency situations,” he said. Speaking on eco-friendly initiatives, the General Manager stated that the commissioning of the solar plant reflects SCR’s consistent efforts towards adopting green energy solutions.
