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Can you provide me the full form of RDSO? Also tell me about the major achievements and functions of RDSO as well?

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The full form of RDSO is Research Designs and Standards Organisation. It is a research and development organisation under the Ministry of Railways of India.
It functions as a technical adviser and consultant to the Railway Board, the Zonal Railways, the Railway Production Units, RITES and IRCON International in respect of design and standardization of railway equipment and problems related to railway construction, operation and maintenance.

Major Achievements
Design and Development of high toe load fastening system, ERC mark-V
Development of Pre-stressed concrete sleeper and allied components along with Source Development
Development of newly designed Double Decker Coaches in Indian Railways
Development of improved AT welding technology with the Single Shot crucible, auto-thimble and 3-piece mould.
Design and development of first Emission Test Car (ETC) to test diesel locomotive emissions

RDSO Functions

RDSO is the sole R&D organisation of Indian Railways and functions as the technical advisor to Railway Board Zonal Railways and Production Units and performs the following important functions:

• Development of new and improved designs.
• Development, adoption, absorption of new technology for use on Indian Railways.
• Development of standards for materials and products specially needed by Indian Railways.
• Technical investigation, statutory clearances, testing and providing consultancy services.
• Inspection of critical and safety items of rolling stock, locomotives, signalling & telecommunication equipment and track components.
• RDSO multifarious activities have also attracted attention of railway and non-railway organisations in India and abroad.