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{{Short description|Railway wheels | {{Short description|Railway wheels manufacturing unit in India}} | ||
{{EngvarB|date=March 2014}} | {{EngvarB|date=March 2014}} | ||
{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2014}} | {{Use dmy dates|date=March 2014}} | ||
{{Infobox company | {{Infobox company | ||
|name | | name = Rail Wheel Plant, Bela | ||
|native_name | | native_name = रेल पहिया कारखाना, बेला | ||
|logo | | logo = | ||
|type | | type = [[Factory|Production unit]] | ||
|image | | image = Rail wheel plant bela dariyapur.jpg | ||
|foundation | | foundation = {{Start date|2004}} | ||
|location | | location = Bela, [[Saran district|Saran]], [[Bihar]] | ||
|key_people | | key_people = [[Ashwini Vaishnaw]] <br /><small>(Minister for Railways)</small><br />Atulya Sinha <br /><small>(Chief Administrative Officer)</small><ref name="CAO">{{cite web |url=https://rwp.indianrailways.gov.in/view_section.jsp?lang=0&id=0,294,570 |title=CAO's Desk |date=5 April 2024 |access-date=1 September 2024}}</ref> | ||
|locations | | locations = <!--# of locations--> | ||
|area_served | | area_served = India | ||
|industry | | industry = Rail | ||
|products | | products = Wheels for Indian Railways | ||
|services | | services = | ||
|revenue | | revenue = {{INRConvert|15|b}} (2011–12)<ref name="Budget">{{cite web |url=http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/uploads/directorate/finance_budget/Budget12-13/Railway%20Revenue%20Receipts%20%26%20Expenditure%202012-13.pdf |title=Railways Fiscal Budget 2012 |access-date=15 March 2012}}</ref> | ||
|operating_income = | | operating_income = | ||
|net_income | | net_income = | ||
|num_employees | | num_employees = | ||
|owner | | owner = [[Indian Railways]] | ||
|divisions | | divisions = | ||
|subsid | | subsid = | ||
|homepage | | homepage = {{URL|https://rwp.indianrailways.gov.in/}} | ||
|dissolved | | dissolved = | ||
|footnotes | | footnotes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Infobox rail | {{Infobox rail | ||
|railroad_name = Indian Railways | |railroad_name = Indian Railways | ||
|logo_filename = | |logo_filename = | ||
|logo_size = | |logo_size =200px | ||
|system_map = | |system_map = | ||
|map_caption = | |map_caption = | ||
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|length = | |length = | ||
|hq_city = [[East Central Railway Zone|East Central Railway Zonal Headquarters]], [[Hajipur]] | |hq_city = [[East Central Railway Zone|East Central Railway Zonal Headquarters]], [[Hajipur]] | ||
|website = {{URL|http:// | |website = {{URL|http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Rail Wheel Plant, Bela''' ([[Hindi language|Hindi]]: '''रेल पहिया कारखाना, बेला''') is an independent | |||
'''Rail Wheel Plant, Bela''' ([[Hindi language|Hindi]]: '''रेल पहिया कारखाना, बेला''') is an independent production unit of [[Indian Railways]] situated in the Bela gram panchayat of [[Dariapur community development block|Dariapur Block]], [[Parsa (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Parsa]] in [[Saran district]] of [[Bihar]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/Bela-factory-to-make-wheels-for-passenger-trains/articleshow/51689327.cms |title=Bela factory to make wheels for passenger trains |website=[[The Times of India]] |date=4 April 2016}}</ref> It was inaugurated in 2008 by former Railway Minister [[Laloo Prasad Yadav|Lalu Prasad Yadav]], and was built at a cost of {{INRConvert|1450|c}}.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/Record-production-at-Bela-wheel-factory/articleshow/51261344.cms |title=official inauguration not yet March 2016 |website=[[The Times of India]] |date=4 March 2016}}</ref> The station is spread over an area of {{convert|165|acre|km2}},<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1141212/jsp/bihar/story_3269.jsp#.V4qDRdJ97IU |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150625104334/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1141212/jsp/bihar/story_3269.jsp#.V4qDRdJ97IU |url-status=dead |archive-date=25 June 2015 |title=Rudy inauguration}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/business/rail-wheel-plant-waiting-for-its-vvip-inauguration/story-OefjlahoLVajmZvRuGGUHJ.html |title=VVIP Inauguration Bela 2015 |date=23 February 2015}}</ref> and employs approximately 956 persons appointed by the Indian Railways, along with 300 contractual staff members. | |||
== Construction == | == Construction == | ||
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The Rail Wheel Plant's construction, which started in July 2008, was a step to revive industrialization in [[North Bihar]]. Indian Railways made history by awarding this project as an Engineering Procurement & Construction (EPC) contract to Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T). It was the first time in the history of Indian Railways that a highly sophisticated factory was set up without any foreign collaboration. It was possible because of the in-house capability of railway engineers and expertise of L&T. The construction division of L&T (ECC) was involved in civil & electrical works, whereas the Railway Business Unit (an initiative of L&T in rolling stock projects) set up methods and procedures along with interfacing of equipment. Working in close coordination with contractors and sub-contractors, Indian Railways achieved completion of the project within the stipulated time-frame of 40 months (24 months of the original time schedule and additional extensions). | The Rail Wheel Plant's construction, which started in July 2008, was a step to revive industrialization in [[North Bihar]]. Indian Railways made history by awarding this project as an Engineering Procurement & Construction (EPC) contract to Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T). It was the first time in the history of Indian Railways that a highly sophisticated factory was set up without any foreign collaboration. It was possible because of the in-house capability of railway engineers and expertise of L&T. The construction division of L&T (ECC) was involved in civil & electrical works, whereas the Railway Business Unit (an initiative of L&T in rolling stock projects) set up methods and procedures along with interfacing of equipment. Working in close coordination with contractors and sub-contractors, Indian Railways achieved completion of the project within the stipulated time-frame of 40 months (24 months of the original time schedule and additional extensions). | ||
It was a challenge for Indian Railways to start civil works in a difficult site which is surrounded by rivers on all sides. To add to complications, the elevation of the plant was lower than the river bed. Because the soil was loose, stone columns were constructed to increase the load-bearing capacity of the soil. Additionally, | It was a challenge for Indian Railways to start civil works in a difficult site which is surrounded by rivers on all sides. To add to complications, the elevation of the plant was lower than the river bed. Because the soil was loose, stone columns were constructed to increase the load-bearing capacity of the soil. Additionally, Bihar is a remote area so L&T deployed 24-hour security because there was the constant fear of unlawful activities by locals and Maoist insurgents. | ||
One siding Railway line from the plant site to [[Nayagaon railway station]] is under construction.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://rwp.indianrailways.gov.in/view_section.jsp?lang=0&id=0,300|title=Rail Wheel Plant/Bela on Map-The Plant is located at Bela, Distt. Saran. State highway( Sitalpur – Parsa) is passing west site of Plant, NH-19 ( Hajipur- Chhapra) is available at 4Km from Plant site, Sitalpur Railway station}}</ref> The plant dispatched its first consignment of about 250 broad gauge passenger coach wheels in October 2016.<ref>{{Cite | One siding Railway line from the plant site to [[Nayagaon railway station]] is under construction.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://rwp.indianrailways.gov.in/view_section.jsp?lang=0&id=0,300|title=Rail Wheel Plant/Bela on Map-The Plant is located at Bela, Distt. Saran. State highway( Sitalpur – Parsa) is passing west site of Plant, NH-19 ( Hajipur- Chhapra) is available at 4Km from Plant site, Sitalpur Railway station}}{{Dead link|date=July 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> The plant dispatched its first consignment of about 250 broad gauge passenger coach wheels in October 2016.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/Execution-of-rail-projects-Sarans-biggest-gain-in-16/articleshow/56244188.cms|title=Execution of rail projects Saran's biggest gain in '16 | Patna News - Times of India|website=[[The Times of India]]|date=30 December 2016 }}</ref> Nearly 3000 workers were employed during peak construction period including 300 highly skilled engineers of various specialties. | ||
== Safety == | == Safety == | ||
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== Villages affected == | == Villages affected == | ||
The villages of [[Dariapur community development block|Dariyapur Block]] specially | The villages of [[Dariapur community development block|Dariyapur Block]] specially Lalu Tola, Mushahari, Durbela, Babu Tola, and Kochwara were affected by the acquisition of land from farmers of these villages. | ||
[[Indian Railways]] compensated farmers for the acquired lands and promised them jobs in the plant. | [[Indian Railways]] compensated farmers for the acquired lands and promised them jobs in the plant. | ||
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* [[Rail Wheel Factory]], [[Yelahanka]] | * [[Rail Wheel Factory]], [[Yelahanka]] | ||
* [[Titagarh Wagons]], [[Titagarh]] | * [[Titagarh Wagons]], [[Titagarh]] | ||
* [[List of locomotive builders|List of locomotive builders by countries]] | |||
[[List of locomotive builders|List of locomotive builders by countries]] | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
* [http://www.rwp.indianrailways.gov.in/ Rail wheel plant bela site] | * [http://www.rwp.indianrailways.gov.in/ Rail wheel plant bela site] | ||
* [http://www.workshopprojects.org/tender-files/tender_doc_9_16.pdf Tender notice of Rail wheel Factory Bela] | * [http://www.workshopprojects.org/tender-files/tender_doc_9_16.pdf Tender notice of Rail wheel Factory Bela] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304062329/http://www.workshopprojects.org/tender-files/tender_doc_9_16.pdf |date=4 March 2016 }} | ||
* [http://www.workshopprojects.org/ Indian Railways, Workshop Projects, Patna] | * [http://www.workshopprojects.org/ Indian Railways, Workshop Projects, Patna] | ||
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20110928232919/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2008-07-30/patna/27906940_1_wheel-factory-railway-minister-lalu-prasad Lalu kicks off work at Chhapra wheel factory - Times Of India] | * [https://web.archive.org/web/20110928232919/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2008-07-30/patna/27906940_1_wheel-factory-railway-minister-lalu-prasad Lalu kicks off work at Chhapra wheel factory - Times Of India] | ||
Latest revision as of 08:27, 7 October 2025
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Native name | रेल पहिया कारखाना, बेला |
|---|---|
| Industry | Rail |
| Founded | 2004 |
| Headquarters | Bela, Saran, Bihar |
Area served | India |
Key people | Ashwini Vaishnaw (Minister for Railways) Atulya Sinha (Chief Administrative Officer)[1] |
| Products | Wheels for Indian Railways |
| Revenue | ₹15 billion (US$210 million) (2011–12)[2] |
| Owner | Indian Railways |
| Website | rwp |
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | East Central Railway Zonal Headquarters, Hajipur |
| Reporting mark | IR |
| Locale | India |
| Dates of operation | 2014–Present |
| Other | |
| Website | www |
Rail Wheel Plant, Bela (Hindi: रेल पहिया कारखाना, बेला) is an independent production unit of Indian Railways situated in the Bela gram panchayat of Dariapur Block, Parsa in Saran district of Bihar.[3] It was inaugurated in 2008 by former Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav, and was built at a cost of ₹1,450 crore (US$200 million).[4] The station is spread over an area of 165 acres (0.67 km2),[5][6] and employs approximately 956 persons appointed by the Indian Railways, along with 300 contractual staff members.
Construction[edit | edit source]
The Rail Wheel Plant's construction, which started in July 2008, was a step to revive industrialization in North Bihar. Indian Railways made history by awarding this project as an Engineering Procurement & Construction (EPC) contract to Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T). It was the first time in the history of Indian Railways that a highly sophisticated factory was set up without any foreign collaboration. It was possible because of the in-house capability of railway engineers and expertise of L&T. The construction division of L&T (ECC) was involved in civil & electrical works, whereas the Railway Business Unit (an initiative of L&T in rolling stock projects) set up methods and procedures along with interfacing of equipment. Working in close coordination with contractors and sub-contractors, Indian Railways achieved completion of the project within the stipulated time-frame of 40 months (24 months of the original time schedule and additional extensions).
It was a challenge for Indian Railways to start civil works in a difficult site which is surrounded by rivers on all sides. To add to complications, the elevation of the plant was lower than the river bed. Because the soil was loose, stone columns were constructed to increase the load-bearing capacity of the soil. Additionally, Bihar is a remote area so L&T deployed 24-hour security because there was the constant fear of unlawful activities by locals and Maoist insurgents.
One siding Railway line from the plant site to Nayagaon railway station is under construction.[7] The plant dispatched its first consignment of about 250 broad gauge passenger coach wheels in October 2016.[8] Nearly 3000 workers were employed during peak construction period including 300 highly skilled engineers of various specialties.
Safety[edit | edit source]
The Rail Wheel Plant project was completed with a safety record of 1 million safe man hours. This admirable safety record was achieved through a daily morning pep-talk and vigilant site supervision by trained and qualified safety stewards.
Villages affected[edit | edit source]
The villages of Dariyapur Block specially Lalu Tola, Mushahari, Durbela, Babu Tola, and Kochwara were affected by the acquisition of land from farmers of these villages.
Indian Railways compensated farmers for the acquired lands and promised them jobs in the plant.
Electricity[edit | edit source]
The State Government in collaboration with Power Grid Corporation of India founded the Sitalpur Power Grid in the year 2000 to provide electricity to the plant and neighboring villages in a radius of 25 km.
Education[edit | edit source]
The Rail Wheel Plant founded some institutions for its employee and members of neighboring villages, especially Bela Gram Panchayat and Dariyapur:
- Kendriya Vidyalaya, Bela (affiliated from CBSE Delhi)
- Yamunachari High School, Dariyapur (State Government School affiliated from BSEB Patna)
- Government High School, Dariyapur (State Government School affiliated from BSEB Patna)
See also[edit | edit source]
- Diesel Locomotive Factory, Marhowrah
- Electric Locomotive Factory, Madhepura
- Chittaranjan Locomotive Works, Asansol
- Banaras Locomotive Works, Varanasi
- Integral Coach Factory, Chennai
- Modern Coach Factory, Raebareli
- Rail Coach Factory, Kapurthala
- Rail Wheel Factory, Yelahanka
- Titagarh Wagons, Titagarh
- List of locomotive builders by countries
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "CAO's Desk". 5 April 2024. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
- ↑ "Railways Fiscal Budget 2012" (PDF). Retrieved 15 March 2012.
- ↑ "Bela factory to make wheels for passenger trains". The Times of India. 4 April 2016.
- ↑ "official inauguration not yet March 2016". The Times of India. 4 March 2016.
- ↑ "Rudy inauguration". Archived from the original on 25 June 2015.
- ↑ "VVIP Inauguration Bela 2015". 23 February 2015.
- ↑ "Rail Wheel Plant/Bela on Map-The Plant is located at Bela, Distt. Saran. State highway( Sitalpur – Parsa) is passing west site of Plant, NH-19 ( Hajipur- Chhapra) is available at 4Km from Plant site, Sitalpur Railway station".[permanent dead link]
- ↑ "Execution of rail projects Saran's biggest gain in '16 | Patna News - Times of India". The Times of India. 30 December 2016.
External links[edit | edit source]
- Rail wheel plant bela site
- Tender notice of Rail wheel Factory Bela Archived 4 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine
- Indian Railways, Workshop Projects, Patna
- Lalu kicks off work at Chhapra wheel factory - Times Of India
- INDIAN RAILWAYS WORKSHOP PROJECTS Office of the Chief ...!, Indian Railways
