NLCIL revamped entire transport system in its 3 Neyveli Mines

4x4 chassis BS VI at a cost of 30 crores conforming to the latest emission norms.

NLCIL revamped entire transport system in its 3 Neyveli Mines

New Delhi: NLCIL revamped the entire transport system in its 3 Neyveli Mines by replacing nearly 100 vehicles, including 47 personnel carriers, 34 open lorries, 7 canteen vans and 7 refuellers, with new vehicles of TATA SA 1218.T 

4x4 chassis BS VI at a cost of 30 crores conforming to the latest emission norms.

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The new fleet of vehicles was flagged off at the Corporate Office by Shri. Prasanna Kumar Motupalli, CMD, NLCIL on 07.06.2023. During the occasion, Functional Directors Dr. Suresh Chandra Suman, Director (Mines) & Director (Fin. AC), Shri. Samir Swarup, Director (HR), Shri M. Venkatachalam, Director (Power), Dr. L. Chandrasekar, CVO, senior officials, Representatives of Recognized Trade Unions and Welfare Associations & employees were present.

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The new personnel carriers contain various safety features like cameras for monitoring, pneumatically operated door with emergency exit button provided, individual modular seats with seat belts, AV alarm and amber light as per DGMS guidelines, steel fabrication for more stability, Railway type tinted glass shutters, LED lights, fire extinguisher, etc.

It is believed that the new fleet of ultra-modern vehicles will enhance the transport system in the Mines and ensure more safety, reliability and durability that are crucial to Mines safety.

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