TRD (Traction Distribution) Department – Structure in Railways
The TRD department handles the overhead equipment (OHE), electric supply, and power distribution for electric trains. It falls under the broader Electrical Department.
The hierarchical structure usually looks like this:
1. Principal Chief Electrical Engineer (PCEE)
Head of the Electrical Department at the Zonal level.
TRD is a major wing under PCEE.
2. Chief Electrical Engineer (CEE) / CEE (TRD)
Handles TRD matters specifically at the Zone level.
Responsible for overall power distribution and maintenance.
3. Deputy Chief Electrical Engineer (DyCEE / DyCEE/TRD)
Works under CEE.
Oversees planning, construction, and major maintenance at the Zone/Divisional level.
4. Senior Divisional Electrical Engineer (Sr. DEE / Sr. DEE/TRD)
In charge of a Division.
Looks after operation, maintenance, and reliability of traction distribution in the division.
5. Divisional Electrical Engineer (DEE / DEE/TRD)
Assists Sr. DEE.
Supervises technical teams and ensures field execution.
6. Assistant Divisional Electrical Engineer (AEE / AEE/TRD)
Junior field officer.
Directly monitors the daily maintenance and breakdown operations.
7. Junior Engineer (JE/TRD)
Supervises technical ground staff like linemen and technicians.
Executes day-to-day maintenance, patrolling, and minor projects.
8. Technicians (Tech-I, Tech-II, Tech-III)
Ground-level staff.
Handle physical inspection, maintenance, rectification, OHE installations.
9. Helpers
Support Technicians and Junior Engineers in fieldwork.
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Main Responsibilities of TRD Department
Maintain Overhead Equipment (OHE) (wires, poles, transformers).
Ensure continuous power supply to locomotives.
Attend breakdowns and emergencies.
Perform regular inspection and maintenance (foot patrols, tower wagon inspections).
Handle new electrification projects
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