Bhopal: A new record of unloading coal from coal racks was created at Shri Singaji Thermal Power Station Dongalia (Khandwa) of Madhya Pradesh Power Generating Company Limited. Emptying the racks on time also plays an important role in the continuous availability of coal. A total of 531 coal racks were unloaded by Coal Transfer Department (CHP)-1 and 2 at Shri Singaji Thermal Power Station in the period from 9 December 2024 to 11 February 2025 within the stipulated period of the Railways.
This is the record of emptying the maximum coal racks in a period of three months so far without paying demurrage charge. Earlier, in the year 2023, a total of 505 coal racks were unloaded at Shri Singaji Thermal Power Station from 22 January 2023 to 4 April 2023 without paying demurrage.
It is necessary to unload five hours per rack
The time of five hours per rack has been fixed by the Railways for Shri Singaji Thermal Power Project. If the time taken is more than the stipulated time, the Railways imposes a delay fee (demurrage charge) at the rate of Rs 9 thousand per hour. When the coal racks arrive, emptying them within the time limit is a complex task. To do this work successfully, continuous availability of the entire system and equipment has to be ensured. By emptying the racks in less than the stipulated time, the availability of racks for coal transportation increases for the Railways. This achievement has been achieved due to the continuous efforts of the engineers and personnel of the project.
How were the coal racks unloaded
Working in a planned manner, the Coal Transfer Department (CHP) of Shri Singaji Thermal Power Station unloaded a total of 185 racks in December 2024, 252 racks in January 2025 and a total of 94 racks till 11th February 2025.
