1. 1 PARCEL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (PMS)

2. 2 Project PMS Implemented at 10 stations on New Delhi- Howrah corridor NR---New Delhi, Delhi NCR--Kanpur, Allahabad ECR-- Gaya, Patna, Danapur, Mughalsarai ER-Howrah,Sealdah

3. 3 Main Features Direct capture of parcel weight electronically Universal windows for all destinations for booking Single window for weigh-ment and cash payment possible Advance unloading guidance about inward parcel from the system at destination Tracking parcel with help of barcode technology and through SMS Train Master entry along with scales by Railways

4. Unloading of packages Loading of packages Booking of packages

5. 5 Benefits Customer Track latest status of the parcel through internet and SMS Reduction in time required for weighment and bookingReduction in time required for weighment and booking Staff Automatic freight calculation based on latest rules Reduction in human errors. Railways Loading generally according to priority thereby curtailing malpractices and complaints Beneficial to Accounts for internal checkBeneficial to Accounts for internal check Reduction in ClaimsReduction in Claims Potential for revenue generation based on improvement in service.Potential for revenue generation based on improvement in service.

6. 6 What does PMS involve Centralized servers in CRIS Centralized servers in CRIS Thin Clients/printers/switches/ups at booking offices Thin Clients/printers/switches/ups at booking offices Thin Clients/Electronic weighment machines/ switches/ups in godowns Thin Clients/Electronic weighment machines/ switches/ups in godowns Barcode printers at common booking window Barcode printers at common booking window Mobile Barcode scanners at platforms and inward godowns with GPRS connectivity Mobile Barcode scanners at platforms and inward godowns with GPRS connectivity

8. Modules Forwarding note Booking-Parcel, luggage, lease, FSLA Loading-Loading guidance-Loading summary Unloading-Unloading guidance, Unloading summary Delivery MIS System Administration and Master maintenance Bug reporting Data Warehouse

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15. 15 Above Barcode When read by scanner reads as below \09921101003980001HWH^ 099  Wt of package. 2110100398  PRR No 0001  Item No HWH  Destination Stn

16. Handheld Mobile devices at Parcel offices over GPRS Connectivity Handheld mobile devices with barcode scanner facility, will be used for transmitting the PMS Data to the PMS server at CRIS New Delhi in Realtime fashion, through GPRS network. The GPRS network will be from service providers as utilised in HHT Project. Centralised server architecture must be used with central server at CRIS New Delhi and PDA’s parcel stations. Handheld mobile devices with barcode scanner facility, will be used for transmitting the PMS Data to the PMS server at CRIS New Delhi in Realtime fashion, through GPRS network. The GPRS network will be from service providers as utilised in HHT Project. Centralised server architecture must be used with central server at CRIS New Delhi and PDA’s parcel stations. The hardware and software requirement including VPN application at server and VPN clients in PDA’s will be addressed by PMS application group.The hardware and software requirement including VPN application at server and VPN clients in PDA’s will be addressed by PMS application group. The SIM required with GPRS facility for PDA’s will be finalised from service provider by CRIS on behalf of Railways. However respective railway shall apply for SIM and funds will be made available by railways from revenue.The SIM required with GPRS facility for PDA’s will be finalised from service provider by CRIS on behalf of Railways. However respective railway shall apply for SIM and funds will be made available by railways from revenue.

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18. VLAN Internal LAN Handheld with VPN Client on MS Windows Mobile Firewall to access internet and to protect application and persistence from internet GPRS network ) Cradle, Passthro ugh Router + Packet Filter Firewall to protect applications and persistence DMZ Zone Protocol Firewall Domain Firewall Oracle RAC External Storage (SAN) PMS Web Server + Application server VPN Deployment View VPN software in load balance mode(Hardware and software to be installed by System Integrator) PMS Load Balancer VLAN1 VLAN2

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20. 20  Tracking of parcels through online information of parcels on internet site www.parcel.indianrail.gov.in Customer can track its parcel against PRR no. on the parcel receipt. This tracking has been integrated with NTES system for expected time of arrival at destination. MODULES (contd.)

22. 22  FSLA (Freight Service & Ledger Account ) This module is for daily Registered Newspapers & magazines to be dispatched in train by paying some security in advance and pays the dues at the end of the month. This has been enhanced with generation of barcode, tracking and delivery. MODULES (contd.)

24. 24  Lease This module covers the Leasing of Parcel Space in the passengers Trains to the private party. Testing is being done to provide online facility for customer to fill loading manifest and request for leave through internet.

26. 26  Training Audio visual help file installed at each terminal. This helps new user to listen and see how to use the modules in software.  Bug reporting For reporting defects in software user can log it in this module, which can be viewed by software engineer at CRIS and can send the corresponding reply in that module itself MODULES (contd.)

28. 28 Online database holds the data only for 3 months after booking. Data more than 3 months old is sent to another database capable of holding voluminous data, which is called data warehouse. Online database holds the data only for 3 months after booking. Data more than 3 months old is sent to another database capable of holding voluminous data, which is called data warehouse. A separate application has been made to access this archived data. A person can at any moment of time can fetch data from data-warehouse for various MIS reports. A separate application has been made to access this archived data. A person can at any moment of time can fetch data from data-warehouse for various MIS reports. Data Warehouse

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33. JULAUG DLI28920 NDLS96470 CNB27332340 ALD29432760 MGS5969 GAYA3948 PNBE0820 DNR032 HWH2383224668 SDAH10342929

34. 34 Implementation strategy for Roll out Amount sanctioned by Railway Board Rs.115.32 Crores Amount sanctioned by Railway Board Rs.115.32 Crores Phase-I Phase-I Corridors proposed4Corridors proposed4 Stations proposed76Stations proposed76 Zones to be covered11Zones to be covered11 Phase-II Phase-II Corridors proposed6Corridors proposed6 Stations proposed144Stations proposed144 Zones to be covered5Zones to be covered5

35. 35 Stations proposed in Ist phase Rly-wise Central Railway9 Central Railway9 East Coast Railway10 East Coast Railway10 North Central Railway4 North Central Railway4 Northern Railway 3 Northern Railway 3 South Central Railway18 South Central Railway18 South-East Central Rly7 South-East Central Rly7 South-Eastern Railway 8 South-Eastern Railway 8 Southern Railway 1 Southern Railway 1 West Central Railway6 West Central Railway6 Western Railway10 Western Railway10

36. 36 Thank You