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    The directorate has various laboratories and computer-based tests to evaluate psycho-technical attributes of railway employees like loco pilots. This includes tests of reaction time, depth perception, speed perception, and personality attributes. The laboratories also conduct diagnostic tests, stress management programs, and workshops on motivation and stress management to help railway employees.

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    The directorate has various laboratories and computer-based tests to evaluate psycho-technical attributes of railway employees like loco pilots. This includes tests of reaction time, depth perception, speed perception, and personality attributes. The laboratories also conduct diagnostic tests, stress management programs, and workshops on motivation and stress management to help railway employees.

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    PSYCHO TECHNICAL DIRECTORATE

    Test Facilities:

    The directorate has Psycho-Technical and Ergonomics laboratory


    equipped with t e s t i n g f a c i l i t i e s for testing critical safety and efficiency attributes
    through man-machine interface. The Laboratory has various equipments for assessment
    of psycho-motor abilities and skills through computerized testing.

    Computer Aided Drivers Aptitude Test (CADAT):

    These c o m p u t e r i z e d tests a r e a d m i n i s t e r e d t o measure specific abilities


    related to the n a t u r e o f job of t h e Loco Pilots for t h e i r screening prior to their
    deployment on High Speed Trains, such as Reaction Time, Form Perception, Vigilance,
    Speed anticipation and some selected attributes of personality. Testing process and
    e v a l u a t i o n of results are automatic and the results get generated immediately after
    the testing is over.

    CADAT includes the tests to measure the following attributes-


    1. Depth Perception
    2. Speed perception
    3. Form Perception
    4. Distribution of Attention
    5. Visual Differentiating Attention
    6. Diagnostic Attention
    7. Visual Vigilance
    8. Simple Reaction Time
    9. Complex Reaction Time
    10. Personality
    11. Continuous Addition
    12. Rail Sign
    13. Clock
    14. Multi Modal
    15. Embedded Figure
    16. Group Bourdon
    17. Mechanical Comprehension

    Digital Speed Anticipation Reaction Tester

    Description The apparatus consists of a stimulus screen and control


    elements with a reaction lamp. It is used to study
    human movement perception, specially speed and time
    perception in a wide range of research modes.

    Manufacturer M/s. Takei & Company, Japan

    Measure This test gives an objective assessment of fundamental subliminal aptitude


    necessary for ensuring safety.

    Present use The test is used in research only.


    Multi-operational Apparatus for Reaction- Time
    Description The device consists of a main panel with an optional Psym Con Interface
    having button and display panel for the main panel. It is
    used for the study of cognitive processing and for
    organizing wide range of experiments involving reaction
    time, reaction/movement time.

    Manufacturer M/s. Lafayette Instruments, USA


    Measure It measures reaction time through touch sensitive response keys.

    Present use The test is used for measuring the reaction time of loco pilots for validating it
    against the test of complex reaction time of CADAT battery for high speed
    loco pilots.

    Pullman Spiral Acquisition and Analysis system


    Description The system comes with a grip pen and USB tablet
    that needs to be connected to a computer to acquire
    spirals drawn on the tablet.

    Manufacturer M/s. Lafayette Instruments, USA


    Measure The equipment is used for study of normal motor control and detecting
    movement disorders such as Parkinson’s disease and tremor disorder or
    dystonia.
    Present use On the basis of parameters, it is possible to diagnose presence of motor
    disorders in a subject without going through elaborate clinical examination.
    Such diagnosis is of critical importance for operating staff, especially High
    Speed Train Drivers in higher age-groups. So far data on 12 high speed loco
    pilots has been collected for ascertaining the presence or absence of any
    motor disorder.

    Diagnostic tests

    The laboratory also has projective and psycho-metric tests used in clinical appraisal
    and counselling of staff especially those involved in accidents or showing signs of
    acute stress. These tests include Thematic Apperception Test (TAT), Rorschach,
    Colour Pyramid Test, Alexander Pass Along Test, Block Design Test, MMPI, etc.

    Rorschach is a psychological test in which a n i n d i v i d u a l ’ s perceptions of


    inkblots are recorded and then analyzed using psychological interpretation, complex
    scientifically derived algorithms, or both. It is mainly used in case studies of Drivers
    and ASMs involved in accident to detect their personality characteristics and
    emotional functioning or an underlying thought disorder leading to the mishap.
    The Ergonomics Laboratory was established in 1994.
    The mission of the Ergonomics Laboratory is to
    conduct research in the areas of occupational biomechanics,
    occupational safety and cognitive ergonomics. The
    Laboratory has the facility of measurement and
    c o n t r o l of s t r e s s w i t h t h e a i d o f biofeedback
    equipment.

    Advanced Biofeedback system

    Biofeedback is a well established technique for


    management of stress and stress related psychosomatic
    disorders. It provides a sleek wireless module for
    capturing readings on physiological parameters, which
    are recognised as pointers of stress, viz., Skin
    conductance, Pulse rate and amplitude, Temperature and
    Breathing pattern.

    Stress Management Programme:

    Yoga and Meditation practices are helpful in s t r e s s


    management and are effective ways
    o f relaxation. Experiments on controlling alcoholism
    and de addiction through yoga have also been
    successful.

    Workshops on Motivation and Stress Management:

    Workshops on Motivation and Stress Management have been conducted for the
    benefit of Railway employees with a purpose to make them aware of the
    causative factors of stress, resulting impact on work/behavior and the various
    techniques to control the stress. Session on Psychology of adjustment, Psycho-
    therapy, alternate therapies like Reiki, Acupressure, Pranik healing, Yoga and
    Pranayam and also Energy Healing techniques are taken up for the purpose.

    Other Facilities
    Apart from serving the requirements of Indian Railways, the Directorate has
    also be e n rendering services to Public Se c t o r Undertakings viz., the Konkan
    Railway Corporation, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation, DAME, R a p i d M e t r o ,
    Gurgaon, MOOPL, Mumbai, Chennai Metro etc.

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