Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW), Asansol, West Bengal chooses OSL as their sound partner.
Sound System
Location
Asansol
West Bengal
Venue Type
Corporate
Project Reference
A6508
About the Site
Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW), named after the emi nent freedom fighter and statesman Deshbandhu Chittaranjan. Das, is a key manufacturing unit of Indian Railways with a Oliver Systems Limited legacy dating back to 26 January 1950.
Beginning with steam locomotive production and later expanding into diesel manu facturing, CLW has evolved into one of the world’s leading electric locomotive producers. With 7,575 electric locomotives manufactured up to 31 March 2021, the organisation now focuses on modern three-phase electric locomotives equipped with advanced IGBT technology, while also producing essen tial railway components including traction motors, switchgear, bogies, wheel sets, and steel castings.
CLW continues to play a vital role in strengthening electric traction capabilities and supporting India’s rail infrastructure. »*: ) UN 4 Zz BG : N = 4 74 Po PF h Be i
About the Install
The conference room at Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW) required an audio-conferencing solution capable of supporting structured discussions, senior-level reviews, and formal administrative meetings with absolute clarity and authority.
The client's expectations centred on precise speech intelligibility, disci plined microphone control, and uninterrupted communication during extended meeting hours. With multiple participants actively contributing, it was essential that every voice be heard clearly without repetition or vocal strain.
The system also needed to reflect the organisation’s operational discipline, delivering dependable performance while remaining intuitive for daily use by staff and officials. To meet these requirements, the installation team implemented a digitally man aged conference system architecture focused on stability, control, and consisten cy.
The solution integrates BCS Plus 1CC Chairman Conference Units, enabling effective session moderation, supported by the BCS Plus Server, configured for dual use with service request and voting facilities.
The server features a built-in DSP, feedback suppression, and a one-touch USB conference audio recording function, ensuring clean audio performance and seamless documentation of meetings. The system was carefully configured and tuned to maintain balanced signal flow and uniform audio levels across all seating positions, resulting in a refined conference environment that supports confident decision-making, struc tured interaction, and professional collaboration.
About the City
Asansol Sadar subdivision is an administrative subdivision of the Paschim Bard haman district in the state of West Bengal, India. For visitors arriving by air, Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (Andal-Durgapur) serves as the nearest airport and is approximately 60-62 km from the Chittaranjan Locomotive Works facility, with an estimated travel time of around 1.5 hr by road, depending on traffic conditions.
For rail connectivity, Chittaranjan Railway Station provides convenient access and is located roughly 3 km from the CLW premises, allowing for a short commute of approximately 5-10 min, ensuring easy and efficient travel for visitors and officials.
“The project execution was smooth, supported by clear coordination and a well-defined system design. The final installation delivers reliable performance i and meets the operational expectations of a formal institutional conference environment.” (3 = Mr.
Anup Kumar Biswas, er Managing Director, v. Satelite Electronics (System Integrator).
What our team says
Perspectives from the VMT engineers who designed and installed this system.
The installation at Chittaranjan Locomotive Works required a sound system that could fill a large, reverberant industrial space while maintaining clarity. OSL's professional-grade equipment was the perfect solution, delivering clear, powerful audio that met all of the facility's requirements.
CLW is a landmark institution and we are proud to have contributed to its audio infrastructure. The sound system installed here will serve the facility for many years, providing reliable and high-quality audio for all of their events and functions.