DELHI METRO

SCHEDULE OF DIMENSIONS
STANDARD GAUGE (1435 mm GAUGE)

(FOR 3200 mm wide stock)

INTRODUCTION

The dimensions given in this Schedule of Dimensions are to be observed in all works
on 1435 mm gauge (STANDARD GAUGE) and 3200 mm wide Rolling Stock, unless
prior sanction has been obtained from the Railway Board through the Commissioner of
Metro Railway Safety to execute works which infringe this Schedule of Dimensions

This Schedule of Dimensions is applicable to Under Ground, Elevated and At-Grade

sections of Delhi Metro which shall be with 25 kV AC Traction system and Over Head
current collection. The Rolling Stock shall be 3200 mm wide with sealed windows and
doors closed while in motion.

The Under Ground system may be with a Circular Tunnel or Rectangular Box or of any
other suitable shape while Elevated system may be with suitable Over Ground
Structures such as Viaducts. Both, Under Ground and Elevated systems shall have
suitably designed Ballastless (DFF) Track. For depot, the track may be
ballasted/ballastless.

The Schedule of Dimensions (SOD) has been divided into five chapters as under

Chapter-1 ------------------- General

Chapter-2 ------------------- Station
Chapter-3 ------------------- Rolling Stock
Chapter-4 ------------------- Electric Traction
Chapter-5 ------------------- Platform Gate

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 CHAPTER-I
GENERAL

1.1 SPACING OF TRACKS

1.1.1 Minimum distance, centre to centre of tracks without any structure between
tracks for tangent (straight) track for:

(a) Under Ground Sections . 3800 mm

(b) Elevated Sections 3900 mm
(c) At-Grade Sections .. 3900 mm

Note: See Appendix-1 for minimum track centers on curves.

1.2 CURVES
1.2.1 Minimum radius of curves (horizontal)

i) On main running lines

a) Under Ground Sections 200 m

b) Elevated and At-Grade Sections 120 m

ii) Depot and other non-passenger Lines 100 m

iii) At passenger platforms 1000 m

1.2.2 Check rail/Restraining Rail

Check rail/Restraining Rail shall be provided on curves on main line where radius
is 190m or less. Check rail/Restraining Rail shall not be mandatory for curves in
depots, yards and non-passenger lines where speed is less than 25Kmph. The
clearance between check/restraining rail and running rail shall be suitably
decided by metro.

1.2.3 Minimum radius of vertical curve 1500m

1.3 GRADIENTS

1.3.1 The maximum grade (compensated) shall be 4%.

Note: (i) There will be no change of gradient in transition portion of curves.

(ii) The gradient will be compensated for curvature at the rate of 0.04% per
degree of curve.

1.3.2 Maximum permissible gradient on turnouts

i) On Ballasted Track 0.25%

ii) On Ballastless Track 2.5%

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 Note:

(i) There shall be no change of grade on and within 15 m of any turnout on

Ballastless track. Similarly, there shall be no change of grade on and
within 30 metres of any turnout on Ballasted track.
(ii) In case of Turnout on gradient, there shall be no horizontal curve on and
within 15 m of any Turnout on Ballastless track and 30 metres of any
Turnout on Ballasted track.

1.4 BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES

1.4.1 Minimum horizontal distance from centre of track to any structure for heights
above rail level on level/constant grade tangent track shall be as under:

(a) Under Ground Sections

(i) Circular tunnels

Height from rail level Horizontal distance from C.L. of track

(i) Upto 65 mm 1585 mm

(ii) 65 mm to 200 mm 1585 mm increasing to 1720 mm
(iii) 200 mm to 305 mm 1720 mm
(iv) 305 mm to 880 mm 1720 mm increasing to 1849 mm
(v) 880 mm to 1095 mm 1849 mm
(vi) 1095 mm to 1130 mm 1849 increasing to 1875 mm
(vii) 1130 mm to 2030 mm 1875 mm
(viii) 2030 mm to 3346 mm 1875 mm decreasing to 1815 mm
(ix) 3346 mm to 3738 mm 1815 mm decreasing to 1390 mm
(x) 3738 mm to 4601 mm 1390 mm
(xi) 4601 mm to 4970 mm 1390 mm decreasing to zero
along an arc of radius 2800 mm

Also refer to Figure No. DMWSG-2 (TNL)

(ii) Rectangular Box Tunnels

Height from rail level Horizontal distance from C.L. of track

(i) Upto 65 mm 1585 mm

(ii) 65 mm to 200 mm 1585 mm increasing to 1720 mm
(iii) 200 mm to 305 mm 1720 mm
(iv) 305 mm to 880 mm 1720 mm increasing to 1849 mm
(v) 880 mm to 1095 mm 1849 mm
(vi) 1095 mm to 1130 mm 1849 increasing to 1875 mm
(vii) 1130 mm to 2030 mm 1875 mm
(viii) 2030 mm to 3346 mm 1875 mm decreasing to 1815 mm
(ix) 3346 mm to 3738 mm 1815 mm decreasing to 1390 mm
(x) 3738 mm to 4838 mm 1390 mm

Also refer to Figure No. DMWSG 2(TNL)

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(b) Elevated and At-Grade Sections
Height from rail level Horizontal distance from C.L. of track
(i) Upto 65 mm 1585 mm
(ii) 65 mm to 200 mm 1585 mm increasing to 1745 mm
(iii) 200 mm to 305 mm 1745 mm increasing to 1771 mm
(iv) 305 mm to 880 mm 1771 mm increasing to 1903 mm
(v) 880 mm to 1095 mm 1903 mm
(vi) 1095 mm to 1130 mm 1903 mm increasing to 1938 mm
(vii) 1130 mm to 2030 mm 1938 mm
(viii) 2030 mm to 3300 mm 1938 mm decreasing to 1875 mm
(ix) 3300 mm to 3736 mm 1875 mm decreasing to 1540 mm
(x) 3736 mm to 6250 mm 1540 mm

Also refer to Figure No.DMWSG -2

Notes for (a) and (b) above:

i) Extra allowance shall be provided for curves as laid down at para 1.7.
ii) The term structure covers any item including light ones like ladders,
isolated posts, cables etc. erected alongside the track.
iii) Minimum lateral clearance for OHE masts for tangent track shall be 2150
mm from Centre line of nearest track.
iv) For passenger platform refer to para 2.2.1 to 2.2.3 of chapter 2.

1.5 KINEMATIC ENVELOPE

The Kinematic Envelope for level or constant grade tangent track, refer to:
a) Figure No. DMWSG-1 for At-Grade and Elevated Sections
b) Figure No.DMWSG-1 (TNL) for Under Ground Sections

1.6 STRUCTURE GAUGE

1.6.1Under Ground Sections
The Structure Gauge (Fixed Structure Line) has been arrived at by allowing a
minimum clearance of 100 mm to Kinematic Envelope and minimum electrical
clearance of 270 mm from 25 KV live parts conforming to the stipulations in
chapter- 4 of this SOD.
Refer to Figure No. DMWSG-2(TNL) for Structure Gauge for Outside station on
level or constant grade tangent track.
Note:
Extra allowance shall be provided for curves as laid down at para 1.7

1.6.2 Elevated Sections

The Structure Gauge (Fixed Structure Line) has been arrived at by allowing
minimum clearance of 150 mm to Kinematic Envelope and minimum electrical

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 clearance of 320 mm from 25 KV live parts conforming to the stipulations in
chapter-4 of this SOD.

Refer to Figure No. DMWSG-2, for Structure Gauge for outside stations on level
or constant grade tangent track.
Note:
Extra allowance shall be provided for curves as laid down at para1.7
1.6.3 At-Grade Sections
The Structure Gauge (Fixed Structure Line) has been arrived at by allowing
minimum clearance of 150 mm to Kinematic Envelope and minimum electrical
clearance of 320 mm from 25 KV live parts, conforming to stipulations in chapter
4 of this SOD.
Refer to Figure No. DMWSG-2, for Structure Gauge for outside stations on level
or constant grade tangent track.
Note:
Extra allowance shall be provided for curves as laid down at para 1.7

1.7 EXTRA CLEARANCES ON CURVES

Following are the extra allowances considered for curves.
Abbreviations used in para 1.7:
C is the distance between centres of bogies in metres,
C1 is the coach (vehicle) length in metres,
R is the radius of curve in metres,
Ca is the Cant applied in mm,
h is the height from rail level in mm and
g is the distance between centres of rails in mm

1.7.1 INSIDE OF CURVE

(A) Curvature effect
i) Mid throw at the center of the vehicle = V (in mm) = 125xC2/R
ii) Allowance due to gauge widening on curves
For values of items (i) and (ii) above, refer to Appendix-2
Note:
Lateral shift of 32.0 mm due to nosing is included in Kinematic Envelope
for tangent track (and as a result, included in Structure Gauge also) shall
be subtracted from the total extra allowance worked out as at para
1.7.1(A)- i and ii above for inside of a curve in case the value of mid throw
(V) is equal to or greater than 32.0 mm. In case the value of mid throw (V)
is less than 32.0 mm, the curvature effect shall be due to widening of the
gauge only. (The Mid throw minus 32.0 mm shall be taken as zero). Refer
to Appendix-2

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 (B) Allowance for Super elevation
(a) Under Ground (Box structures), Elevated and At-Grade Sections

The lean L due to Cant at any point at height h above rail level is
given by:
L = Ca x h/g (all in mm)
For values of Structure Gauge (E1) for inside of a curve with cant effect
only, (as shown in Figure No. DMWSG-4), refer to:
(i) Appendix -3(TNL) for Under Ground Sections
(ii) Appendix -3 for At-Grade and Elevated Sections
(b) Circular Tunnels
In the case of Circular Tunnel, the cant is provided by raising the outer rail
and suitably shifting the centre of the Circular Tunnel towards inside of
curve and upwards. This has same effect as assuming rotation of the
Circular Tunnel about mid point of top of inner rail resulting in shift of
Tunnel centre laterally towards inside of curve and also vertically upwards.
The Rigid OCS shall also be rotated with the tunnel so as to be along
the centre line of canted track.
For values of horizontal and vertical shifts of centre of Circular Tunnel
for different values of cant, refer to Appendix-4 and Figure No.DMWSG-3

(C) Allowance for vertical curve (vertical throw)

Vertical Throw V1 and V2 (in mm) for vertical curve shall be calculated as
under:
V1 (with vehicle centre in sag or vehicle end on summit) = 125xC2/R
V2 (with vehicle centre on summit or vehicle end in sag)
= (125xC12/R)-(125xC2/R)
Values of vertical throw due to vertical curves of different radii are given in
Figure- DMWSG-5.

1.7.2 OUTSIDE OF CURVE

(A) Curvature effect
i) End throw at the end of vehicle = Vo (in mm)
= [125xC12/R]-[125xC2/R]
ii) Allowance due to gauge widening on curves
iii) Additional nosing due to gauge widening on curves
The values of items (i) to (iii) are shown in Appendix-2

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 (B) Allowance for Super elevation
(a) Under Ground (Box structures), Elevated and At-Grade Sections

The lean L due to Cant at any point at height h above rail level is
given by:
L = (-) Ca x h/g (all in mm )
-ve sign indicates relief due to cant or reduction in clearance
required.
Note:
Full relief for lean due to cant (Ca) is to be taken into account only for calculation
of track spacing without any structure between tracks. In case there is a structure
adjacent to track, relief for lean is to be taken into account only if the cant
provided is greater than 50 mm and shall be limited to a value = (Ca - 50) x h/g.
Values of Structure Gauge (F1) on outside of curve with cant effect only (as
shown in Figure No.DMWSG-4), refer to:
i) Appendix 3(TNL) for Under Ground Sections
ii) Appendix 3 for Elevated and At-Grade Sections
(b) Circular Tunnels
In the case of Circular Tunnel, the cant is provided by raising the outer rail
and suitably shifting the centre of the Circular Tunnel towards inside of
curve and upwards. This has same effect as assuming rotation of the
Circular Tunnel about mid point of top of inner rail resulting in shift of
Tunnel centre laterally towards inside of curve and also vertically upwards.
The Rigid OCS shall also be rotated with the tunnel so as to be along
the centre line of canted track.
For values of horizontal and vertical shifts of centre of Circular Tunnel
for different values of cant, refer to Appendix-4 and Figure No.DMWSG-3
(C) Allowance for vertical curve (vertical throw)
The provisions at para 1.7.1 (C) above shall be applicable in this case
also.

1.8 MINIMUM TRACK SPACING ON CURVES

Under Ground, Elevated and At-Grade Sections
The worst case will be when the end of a bogie carriage on the inner track is
opposite the centre of a similar carriage on the outer track.
1.8.1 Without any structure between tracks
The minimum track spacing on curves without any structure between tracks
shall be the sum of the following:

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 i) (E + F),
ii) T1 (Extra lateral allowance due to curvature on inside of curve)
iii) T2 (Extra lateral allowance due to curvature on outside of curve)
iv) Minimum clearance between adjacent Kinematic Envelopes
stipulated is as under:
a) 200 mm for Under-Ground Sections
b) 300 mm for Elevated and At-Grade Sections.
Where,
E is the distance from vertical axis of centre line of canted track to canted
Kinematic Envelope on inside of curve at a height h (from rail level) for a
given cant (Figure No. DMWSG-4A) and
F is the distance from vertical axis of centre line of canted track to canted
Kinematic Envelope on outside of curve at a height h (from rail level) for a
given cant (Figure No. DMWSG-4A).
Notes:
i) The value of F, calculated from the formula at Figure No.DMWSG-4A
includes full relief due to cant.
ii) The sum of 'E' and 'F' for same height (which are with cant effect only),
shall be the maximum of values calculated for various heights from rail
level.
For values of E, F, T1 and T2, refer to the Appendices as shown below:

SECTIONS For E & F For T1 &T2

i) Under Ground 3A(TNL) 2
ii) Elevated and At-Grade 3A 2
1.8.2 With a structure between adjacent tracks
The minimum track spacing on curves with a structure between tracks
shall be the sum of the following:
i) (E1 +T1) Minimum clearance to the structure from centre line of track
on inside of curve (for outer track)
ii) (F1 +T2) Minimum clearance to the structure from centre line of track
on outside of curve (for inner track)
iii) Width of structure between adjacent tracks (measured across the
tracks)
Where,
E1 is the horizontal distance from vertical axis of centre line of track to
canted Structure Gauge on inside of curve for a given cant,
F1 is the horizontal distance from vertical axis of centre line of track to
canted Structure Gauge on outside of curve for a given cant,
T1 is extra lateral allowance due to curvature on inside of curve and
T2 is extra lateral allowance due to curvature on outside of curve

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 Notes:

a) The values of E1 and F1 for a given cant Ca, shall each be the maximum of
values at different heights of structure from rail level. In case the cant
provided is greater than 50 mm on inner track, the value of F1 shall be for the
cant of (Ca-50) mm. In case the cant provided is 50 mm or less on inner
track, the value of F1 shall be for ZERO cant.
b) Minimum track spacing, so worked out with a structure between the adjacent
tracks as per para 1.8.2 shall not be less than that calculated as per para
1.8.1 for tracks without any structure between adjacent tracks.

For values of E1, F1, T1 and T2, refer to the Appendices as shown below:

SECTIONS For E1 & F1 For T1 & T2

a) Under Ground 3(TNL) 2

c). Elevated and At-Grade 3 2

1.9 CANT AND CANT DEFICIENCY

a) Maximum Cant on curves = 110 mm
b) Maximum Cant Deficiency = 85 mm

1.10 WALKWAYS

(i) Minimum width of walkways 550 mm

(ii) Minimum height of walkways 1000 mm
(iii) Maximum height of walkways 1200 mm

Note: Extra allowances shall be provided for curves as laid down at para 1.7
(i) Maximum and minimum heights of walkway on curves are above inner rail.
(ii) No structure, other than signaling and minor signaling equipment post, shall
be permitted within the minimum width of walkway.
(iii) Minimum clearance to walkway at the nearest edge from Kinematic Envelope
shall be 100 mm for Underground sections and 150 mm for Elevated and
Surface (At Grade) sections.
(iv) Walkway should be used by Metro Inspection Groups only in non-operation
periods and for evacuation of passengers in emergency.

1.11 DERAILMENT GUARD

(a) Derailment Guard shall be provided inside/outside of running rail on viaduct

as well as in tunnel having multiple tracks and at grade section at locations
specified by Metro Railway. In tunnel, the derailment guard should preferably

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 be provided inside the track so that it permits less sway of coach towards
tunnel wall in case of derailment.
(b) Lateral Clearance between the running rail and the derailment Guard shall be
210 30 mm. It shall not be lower than 25mm below the top of running rail
and should be clear of the rail fastenings to permit installation, replacement
and maintenance.
Note:-
In case of single track tunnels, the derailment guards shall be provided:
(i) Entry of tunnel: 200m from tunnel portal outside the tunnel to 50 m inside
the tunnel.
(ii) Exit of tunnel: 50m from inside of tunnel portal to 200m outside the tunnel.
(iii) In the curved track having radius 500 m or less including transition portion
but excluding locations where check rail is provided.
(iv) Covering locations of all important installations e.g. location of any
substation or hazardous structures inside the tunnel etc., damage to which
in the assessment of Metro Rail administration can result into serious loss
of life or/and infrastructure as a result of derailment in tunnel.

The above is subject to the condition that metro railway shall carry out the risk
assessment analysis for derailment in tunnels and ensure that the
maintenance practices in the maintenance manual are as per the risk
assessment mitigation plan.

1.12 SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS: (COMMON FOR UNDERGROUND AS

WELL AS ELEVATED AND AT GRADE SECTIONS)

1.12.1 Schedule maintenance of permanent way will be performed outside service

hours only.
1.12.2 In view of chance of collision of derailed train with the train coming from other
direction, adequate measures shall be taken to restrict lateral movement of
derailed vehicles. Proper communication facilities should also be available at the
stations.
1.12.3 All the coaches will be provided with sealed windows including the cab, to
prevent limbs and heads of passengers projecting outside the train. The
passenger coaches will be provided with automatic remote controlled double leaf
doors with their control from drivers cab. Until all doors are proved closed, it will
not be possible to start the train. Likewise until the train has come to the stop, it
will not be possible to energize the door opening circuits.
1.12.4 Since minimum clearance with fully worn wheel with maximum tread wear under
fully loaded condition and primary springs with maximum deflection, with the
exception of wheels and attachments thereto, from rail level is 50 mm, the
coaches with the clearance less than 50 mm will not run on Metro Railway
network.

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1.12.5 The way side signaling, wherever provided, in addition to ATP, on temporary or
permanent basis, will be so located that proper visibility to the driver is ensured.

1.12.6 The corridor when fully functional will also have way side signaling as well as
train protection by ATP. The way side signaling should be so located near the
masts so that the proper visibility to the driver is ensured considering the
alignment.
1.12.7 No workmen / Equipment are allowed between vehicle and structure gauge
during operation of trains.

1.13 ADDITIONAL OPERATING CONDITION FOR ELEVATED AND AT GRADE

SECTION.

1.13.1 In case of at grade section, the track is expected to be on the surface and
passing through populated areas and there are chances of people passing
through the track. Considering this fact to prevent the people to access the
track, the sections will be robustly fenced.

1.13.2 As the track will be open to the climate, temperature variation will take place in
the track, which may require patrolling of the section during extreme winter and
summer for this purpose, provision shall be made for visual inspection from the
walk way on the outside of each track permitting safe walking for patrolmen
during service hour.

1.13.3 The speed of trains shall be restricted to 40kmph on platform when wind speed
is more than 70kmph but less than 90kmph. When wind speed exceeds
90kmph, the train movement shall be halted. Stationary trains shall not be
started till wind speed is below 90kmph

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 CHAPTER - 2

STATION

2.1 SPACING OF TRACKS AT STATIONS

Minimum spacing of tracks at station on straight and on curve of radius of 1000m

and flatter, without any structure between tracks
At-Grade, Elevated and Under-Ground Stations... 4100 mm

2.2 PLATFORMS
2.2.1 Maximum horizontal distance from centre of track to face of passenger platform
coping
(i) For Elevated/At Grade section 1680 mm
(ii) For Underground section 1670 mm
2.2.2 Minimum horizontal distance from centre of track to face of passenger platform
coping
(i) For Elevated/At Grade section 1670 mm
(ii) For Underground section 1660 mm

Notes:
a) Platform faces shall be flared away smoothly from the centre line of the track
at either end for a distance of 1500 mm beyond passenger area/ at Platform end
so as to give from centre of track a minimum dimension :
1795 + 5 for Under Ground Stations
1785 + 5 for At-Grade and Elevated Stations
b) For additional clearance for platforms on curves, refer to para 2.7.

2.2.3 Height above rail level for passenger platform:

Maximum Minimum
(a) At-Grade1085 mm 1075 mm
(b) Elevated/Under Ground. 1095 mm 1085 mm

2.2.4 (i) Minimum horizontal distance of any isolated

structure on a passenger platform from the edge
of coping except Platform Gates 2500 mm

ii) Minimum horizontal distance of any continuous

structure on a passenger platform from the edge
of coping except Platform Gates 3000 mm

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Notes:

a) The Platform Gates (PG) may be installed at platform as per design of

Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of PG but shall have a minimum
clearance of 10mm from Kinematic Envelope.

b) The structure on the platform is treated as isolated if the length along the
platform length is 2000 mm or less. Any structure having a length exceeding
2000 mm is treated as continuous structure. The clocks/mirrors/CCTV
screens etc shall not be considered structures and shall be located at a
minimum horizontal distance of 1000 mm from platform edge/coping with
minimum height of 2000 mm from top of platform.

c) For platform structure setting-out dimensions at stations, refer to figure No.

DMWSG-6 and DMWSG-7 for Elevated/ at grade station and DMWSG
6(TNL) and DMWSG-7(TNL) for underground station. No fixed structures
should infringe the Structure Gauge except for designated railway operational
structures. Designated railway operational structures include platform coping,
platform gates, hand railing in back-of-house platform edge, Track Access
Gates. Such designated railway operational structures should not infringe the
Kinematic Envelope under any circumstances.

2.2.5 For Structure Gauge at station platforms, refer to following figures:

a) For Under Ground Station Figure No. DMWSG-6(TNL) &
DMWSG-7(TNL)
b) For At-Grade and Elevated Stations Figure No. DMWSG-6 & DMWSG-7

2.3 TRACK GRADIENT IN PLATFORM

(a) Maximum 1 in 400

(b) Desirable Level

Note:- There shall be no change of gradient in platform line

2.4 INTERLOCKING AND SIGNAL GEAR

Maximum height above rail level of any part of interlocking or signal gear on
either side of centre of track subject to the restrictions embodied in Note below
shall be as under:
(a) For Under Ground Stations

From CL of track to 1450 mm 25 mm

From 1450mm to 1585 mm 25 mm rising to 65 mm
From 1585 mm to 1720 mm 65 mm rising to 200 mm
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 (b) For Surface and Elevated Stations

From C.L. of track to 1450 mm 25 mm

From 1450 mm to 1585 mm 25 mm increasing to 65 mm
From 1585 mm to 1745 mm 65 mm increasing to 200 mm

Note:
Except for check rails of ordinary and diamond crossings, or wing rails and point
rails of crossings leading to snag dead ends, or such parts of signalling gear as
are required to be actuated by the wheels, no gear or track fittings shall project
above rail level for a distance of 229 mm outside and 140 mm inside the gauge
face of the rails.

2.5 POINTS & CROSSING

2.5.1 Maximum clearance of check rail opposite nose of crossing 44 mm

2.5.2 Minimum clearance of check rail opposite nose of crossings 41 mm

2.5.3 Minimum clerance between switch rail and stock rail at heel 52 mm
of Switch Rail
2.5.4 Maximum clearance of wing rail at nose of crossing 44 mm

2.5.5 Minimum clearance of wing rail at nose of crossings. 41 mm

2.5.6 Minimum clerance between toe of open switch and stock rail. 160 mm

2.5.7 Minimum radius of curvature for slip points, turnouts and 190 metres
crossover roads.

2.5.8 On main lines, the turnouts and diamond Crossings shall be of the following types
or flatter:-
a) 1 in 9 type turnout 300 m radius
b) 1 in 7 type turnout 190 m radius
c) Scissors cross-over of 1 in 9 type consisting of 4 turnouts and 1 diamond
crossing
d) Scissors cross-over of 1 in 7 type consisting of 4 turnouts and 1 diamond
crossing

2.5.9 On depot lines, the turnouts and diamond Crossings shall be of the following
types or flatter-

a) 1 in 7 type turnout 190 m radius

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 b) Scissors cross-over of 1 in 7 type consisting of 4 turnouts and 1 diamond
crossing
c) 1 in 7 derailing switches/ 1 in 7 type symmetrical split turnout

2.5.10 Diamond crossings not to be flatter than 1 in 4.5.

Note:
a) The above restrictions shall not apply to moveable diamond crossings
b) There must be no change of superelevation (of outer over inner rail)
between points 18 metres outside toe of switch rail and nose of crossings
respectively, except in the case of special crossing leading to snag dead-ends
or under circumstances as provided for in item 2.6 below
2.5.11 Minimum length of tongue rail: 9000 mm

2.6 SUPERELEVATION AND SPEED AT STATIONS ON CURVES WITH

TURNOUTS OF CONTRARY AND SIMILAR FLEXURE.
2.6.1 Main Line:

Subject to the permissible run through speed based on the standard of

interlocking, the equilibrium superelevation, calculated for the speed of the
fastest train may be reduced by a maximum amount of 85 mm without reducing
speed on the main line.
2.6.2 Turnouts:
i) Curves of contrary flexure

The equilibrium superelevation (s) in mm should be =(1510/127)(V2 / R)

Where, R = radius of turnout in metres and V is speed on turnout in Kmph.
The permissible negative superelevation on the turnout (which is also the actual
superelevation of the main line) may then be = (85 s) mm

ii) Curves of Similar flexure

The question of reduction or otherwise of superelevation on the main line must

necessarily be determined by the administration concerned. In the case of a
reverse curve close behind the crossing of a turnout, the superelevation may be
run out at the maximum of 1 mm in 440 mm.

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2.7 ADDITIONAL CLEARANCE FOR PLATFORMS ON CURVES

The additional clearance for platforms on curves is to be provided as shown at

appendix-5

Note:
(i) As the minimum radius of horizontal curve for station platform line is 1000
metres, there will be no superelevation and gauge widening at stations on
passenger platform lines.
(ii) Platforms located in curves shall be fitted with a gap filler wherever
necessary to maintain the minimum stepping distance of 75 mm. The gap
filler shall be of elastic nature and flexible to allow train contact.

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 CHAPTER 3

ROLLING STOCK

3.1 PASSENGER ELECTRIC MULTIPLE UNITS.

1. (a) Maximum Length of the coach body 22010 mm

(b) The maximum width of the coach body 3200 mm

(c) Height of the coach body (maximum with 4048 mm

pantograph in locked down condition)

2. (a) Distance between bogie centers 14750350 mm

(b) Maximum distance apart between any two

adjacent axles 12900 mm

Note:
Fittings on the end of a vehicle, such as step iron, brake/ drainage pipes, electrical
connection, cable or boxes, vestibule or gangway, fairings etc. need not be kept
within the prescribed maximum permissible length of the car body, but may project
beyond the end of body to a reasonable extent.

3. Kinematic Envelope for level tangent track

(i) For Underground Sections Figure No. DMWSG1(TNL)

(ii) For Underground section at platform Figure No DMWSG1A(TNL)
(ii) For At-Grade and Elevated Sections Figure No. DMWSG1
(iv) For At-Grade and Elevated Sections Figure No. DMWSG1A
at platform
(v) Same pantograph shall be used for underground and elevated corridors.

4. Minimum clearance from rail level, with

fully worn wheel with maximum treadwear
under fully loaded condition and primary 50 mm
springs with maximum deflection , with the
exception of wheels &attachments thereto
(vide note below #).

Note:-
# A tyre or an attachment to a wheel or sand pipes or Wheel/ Track Lubrication Nozzle
in line with the wheel may project below the minimum height of 50mm from a distance of
51mm inside to 216mm outside of the gauge face of the wheel.

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5. Incline of Tread / Wheel Profile RDSO SK 91146/UIC S1002
6. Wheel
a) Maximum wheel gauge back to back distance 1361 mm
b) Minimum wheel gauge back to back distance 1358 mm

7. a) Maximum diameter on the tread measured

at 63.5mm from the wheel gauge face 860 mm

b) Minimum diameter on the tread measured

at 63.5 mm from the wheel gauge face 780 mm

8. a) Minimum projection for flange of new wheel

measured from tread at 63.5 mm from the
wheel gauge face 27.7 mm
b) Maximum projection for flange of worn wheel 34 mm
measured from tread at 63.5 mm from the
wheel gauge face

9. a) Maximum thickness of flange of wheel

measured from wheel gauge face at 13 mm
from outer edge of flange. 29.5 mm

b) Minimum thickness of flange of wheel 25 mm

measured from wheel gauge face at 13 mm
from outer edge of flange.

10. Minimum width of wheel 127 mm

11. Floor Height

a) Maximum height above rail level for floor 1130 mm

of any unloaded vehicle

b) Minimum height above rail level for floor of 1100 mm

fully loaded normal vehicle

12. a) Maximum height of centre coupler above rail 815 mm

level for unloaded vehicle

b) Minimum height of centre coupler above rail 740 mm

level for fully loaded vehicle

13. Maximum length over couplers 23000 mm

14. Length of rigid wheel base for single bogie 2200 mm

to 2600 mm

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3.2 LOCOMOTIVES AND ENGINEERING SERVICE VEHICLES

Other items of rolling stock, viz shunting locomotives, OHE maintenance and
inspection cars, emergency re-railing van, track machines, etc., used on Delhi
Metro System (where these cars would be plying) will conform with the
Kinematic Envelope of the Passenger Electric Multiple Units as shown in Figure
No DMWSG-1(TNL) for Under Ground sections and Figure No. DMWSG - 1 for
Elevated and At-Grade sections.

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 CHAPTER 4

OVERHEAD ELECTRIC TRACTION 25 KV/AC 50 CYCLES PER SECOND

Note: Wherever electric traction is in use, special precautions must be taken to maintain
following clearances:

4.1 ELECTRICAL CLEARANCES FOR UNDER GROUND

4.1.1 Minimum height form rail level to the underside

of Wearing Copper / Metal Conductor of Rigid OCS
(Overhead Contact System) in Tunnel .4318 mm

Note:
(a) Location of level crossing from the exit point of the tunnel will take into
consideration the OHE height of 4318 mm at the tunnel exit and the
permissible contact wire gradient.
(b) In the Depot deck portion, where Rigid OCS is provided and the track is
Ballastless, the Electrical clearances laid down at paras 4.1.1 to 4.1.4
shall be applicable.
(c) For location of rigid OCS in circular tunnel with canted track, refer to para
1.7.1(B)-b and 1.7.2 (B)-b.

(d) It shall be ensured that environment level inside the tunnel is controlled
suitably so that no extra air clearance, over and above the minimum
separation prescribed in para 4.1.3 and 4.1.4 on account of pollution, fog
etc. is required.

4.1.2 Stagger of Rigid OCS Conductor in Tunnels shall not be more than
(a) On Straight .. 200 mm
(b) On Curves 300 mm

4.1.3 Prescribed minimum clearance between live parts of contact lines and bodies of
structures.

Air clearance between bodies of structures and live un-insulated parts of contact
lines, feeders and current collectors for 25 KV shall be as per IEC 60913 as
under:

Minimum clearance Absolute minimum

Condition between live parts dynamic clearance
and structures between live parts
and structures
a) Long duration (Static) 270 mm -
b) Short Duration 170 mm 150 mm*
(Dynamic )

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 *in exceptional cases and considering operating in climatic conditions (Ref: IEC
60913)

4.1.4 Prescribed minimum clearance between live parts of contact lines and
bodies of vehicles
Minimum Air clearance between bodies of vehicles and the live un-insulated
parts of the contact line or feeders for 25 KV

Condition Clearance (mm)

a) Long duration (Static) 290mm
b) Short Duration (Dynamic) 190mm

4.1.5 Maximum width of pantograph Under dynamic condition:

The Kinematic Envelope for the underground system with Ballastless track is
shown in Figure DMWSG1(TNL) The pantograph adopted should be such that
its actual half KE width does not exceed 820 mm and 980 mm at the top and
bottom respectively in pantograph raised condition for a contact wire height of
4318 mm to fulfill electrical clearance as per item 4.1.3

Note: These limits would not apply to special locations like insulated overlaps
and out of run wires.

4.2 ELECTRICAL CLEARANCES FOR AT-GRADE AND ELEVATED SECTIONS

4.2.1 Minimum vertical distance between any live bare conductor (overhead equipment
or pantograph) and any earthed structure or other bodies (rolling stock, over
bridges, signal gantries etc.)

Condition For Flexible OHE

(i) Long duration (Static) 320mm
(ii) Short Duration (Dynamic ) 270mm

Note:
A minimum vertical distance of 340 mm shall normally be provided between
rolling stock and contact wire to allow for a 20 mm temporary raising of the tracks
during maintenance. Wherever the allowance required for track maintenance
exceeds 20 mm, the vertical distance between rolling stock and contact wire shall
correspondingly be increased.

4.2.2 Minimum lateral distance between any bare live conductor(over head equipmentor
pantograph) or any earthed structure or other bodies ( rolling stock, over bridges,
signal gantries etc.)

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 Condition For Flexible OHE
(i) Long duration (Static) 320 mm
(ii) Short Duration (Dynamic) 220 mm
4.2.3 Height of contact wire:
Minimum height from rail level to the underside of live Conductor wire.

i) Under bridges,in tunnels and in ramp area (transition length from tunnel to
elevated corridor) . 4318mm
ii) In the open .. 5000 mm
iii) At level crossings .. 5500 mm
iv) In running and carriage sheds wherever staff are
expected to work on the roof of rolling stock. .. 5200 mm

Note:
a) For the movement of over- dimensional consignments if any, the height
specified under 4.2.3 (i) above, shall be increased by the difference
between the height of the consignment contemplated and 4.41 metres. In
case such an over-dimensional consignment is moved at speeds not
exceeding 15 kmph and is also specially escorted by authorized DMRC
staff, the derived height of contact wire may be reduced by 50 mm.
b) On curves, all vertical distances specified in items 4.2.3 above, shall be
measured above level of the inner rail, increased by half the super-
elevation.
4.2.4 Maximum variation of the live conductor wire on either side of the centre line of
the track under static conditions:
iii) On straight .. 200mm
iv) On Curves .. 300mm

Note: These limits would not apply to special locations like insulated overlaps
and out of run wires.

4.2.5 Maximum width of pantograph collector :

The Kinematic Envelope with the size of Pantograph adopted, shall be within the
Kinematic Envelope shown at Figure No. DMWSG 1

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 Chapter- 5

PLATFORM GATE

5.1 PLATFORM GATE SETTING OUT DIMENSIONS:

Minimum Platform Gate Width (clear opening) 2000 mm

Minimum Platform Gate Height from PF level 1500 mm
Minimum Platform threshold offset from track centerline 1660 mm
straight track (Underground)
Minimum Platform gate panel offset from track centerline 1675 mm
straight track (Underground)
Minimum Platform threshold offset from track centerline 1670 mm
straight track (Elevated/At Grade)
Minimum Platform gate panel offset from track centerline 1695 mm
straight track (Elevated/At Grade)
Minimum Height of PG Panel from rail level 2595 mm

Note:
(a) Assumed plus/minus 300 mm stopping accuracy.
(b) Platform gates at stations on curves shall be considered separately taking
into account the additional clearance as per Appendix-5.
(c) Platform Gates are considered as designated railway operational structures.
Therefore, platform gates may infringe the structure gauge, but does not
infringe the station kinematic envelope and having minimum clearance of 10
mm from kinematic Envelope to Platform Gate.

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