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CAMTECH/E/14-15/Combined Crew Lobby/1.0

January, 2015

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HANDBOOK

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UP-KEEP OF COMBINED

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(For Official Use Only)

QUALITY POLICY

“To develop safe, modern and cost

effective Railway Technology

complying with Statutory and

Regulatory requirements, through

excellence in Research, Designs and

Standards and Continual

improvements in Quality Management

System to cater to growing demand of

passenger and freight traffic on the

railways”.

Handbook on

Up-Keep of Combined Crew Lobby

FOREWORD

Train crew play vital role in the safe and smooth operation of goods and passenger trains.

Loco Inspectors (LIs) provide them regular counseling, monitoring and training for efficient and

safe working. This handbook on “Up-Keep of Combined Crew Lobby” will be useful for SLIs and

loco pilots for updating their knowledge which will result into safe working.

The issue of light weight line box is addressed by a common “Mini combined line box”

which will be kept in locomotive. Others issues and facilities are also recommended in this

handbook.

I am sure this handbook will be useful for Railways to improve facilities and management at

the combined crew lobbies.

CAMTECH, Gwalior A.R.Tupe

Date: 23rd

January 2015 Executive Director

PREFACE

The crew are booked for train operation from combined crew lobby. Proper upkeep

of combined crew lobby is essential for safe operation of trains. The SLIs who counsel loco

pilots should have predefined role and a diary in their custody for effective monitoring.

CAMTECH has prepared this handbook on “Up-Keep of Combined Crew Lobby” with an

objective to improve various practices being followed at these points.

Good works done by various Railways along with photographs have also been

incorporated in this handbook. CAMTECH suggestions for avoiding SPAD have been

included in the book. CAMTECH also added its recommendations on facilities

/infrastructure, check list for audit inspection and up-keep of lobby etc. in this handbook.

It is clarified that this handbook does not supersede any existing provisions laid

down by Railway Board/ Zonal Railways. This handbook is for guidance only and it is

not a statutory document.

I am thankful to all field personnel who have helped us in preparing this handbook.

Technological up-gradation & learning is a continuous process. Hence feel free to

write to us for any addition or modification in this report. We shall highly appreciate

your contribution in this direction.

CAMTECH, Gwalior (Peeyoosh Gupta)

Date: 23rd

January 2015 Director Electrical

e-mail: [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

CONTENTS

Chapter No. Description Page No.

FOREWORD iii.

PREFACE iv

CONTENTS v

CORRECTION SLIP vi

1. INTRODUCTION 1

2. DUTIES OF SR. LOCO INSPECTOR/LOCO INSPECTOR (ELECTRIC TRACTION) 7

3. CONCEPT OF MINI COMBINED LINE BOX FOR LOCO PILOTS 13

4. CAMTECH RECOMMENDATIONS ON AVAILABILITY OF INSTRUCTION BOARDS AND REGISTERS 15

5. RECOMMENDED CHECK LIST FOR AUDIT INSPECTION OF LOBBY 25

6. CAMTECH RECOMMENDATIONS ON PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID SIGNAL PASSING AT DANGER (SPAD) BEFORE & AFTER SIGN ON 30

7. CAMTECH RECOMMENDATIONS ON UPKEEP OF LOBBY 34

8. RECOMMENDED FACILITIES/INFRASTRUCTURE FOR LOBBY 53

9. FORMAT FOR LOCO INSPECTOR DIARY 58

10. GUARD AND DRIVER CHECK AND POINTS TO AVOID TRAIN PARTING 69

11. SAMPLE QUESTIONS FOR LOCO PILOTS (ELECTRIC TRACTION)

AND IMPORTANT MONITORING AREAS 73

12. PERFORMANCE BOOK FOR LOCO PILOT/ASSISTANT LOCO PILOT/ MOTORMAN 80

13. CHECK POINTS DURING FOOT PLATE INSPECTION AND PROFORMA FOR LOCO FAILURE 92

ANNEXURE – I 95

ANNEXURE – II 96

REFRENCES 114

ISSUE OF CORRECTION SLIP

The correction slips to be issued in future for this handbook will be numbered as

follows:

CAMTECH/ E/2014-15/Combined Crew Lobby/ # XX date---

Where “XX” is the serial number of the concerned correction slip (starting from 01 onwards).

CORRECTION SLIPS ISSUED

Sr. No. Date of issue Page no. and Item no.

modified

Remarks

CAMTECH/E/14-15/Combined Crew-Lobby/1.0

Handbook on Up-keep of Combined Crew Lobby January, 2015

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CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION 1.0 OBJECTIVE

The nature of job of train crew (loco pilot/co-pilot, guard) is very hard as they

have no regular working hours. Due to this Railway pays special attention to provide

them predefined proper cycle of duty hours and resting time at out stations as well as at

headquarters. Running staff are booked from a crew changing point, after ensuring that

they have taken sufficient rest and completed all required trainings and requirements,

which are mandatory for safe train operation. Centre for Rail Information System (CRIS),

a unit of Indian Railways has developed software named 'Crew Management System

(CMS)', wherein bookings of these sensitive categories of crew are managed. This is

monitored at various levels by inspectors and officers.

This handbook has been prepared with on objective to standardize the various

practices being followed at crew booking point.

1.1 EXCERPTS FROM REPORT OF THE ED’S COMMITTEE OF RAILWAY BOARD ON IMPROVEMENT IN CREW LOBBIES ON NOVEMBER 2003 with reference as per board’s letter NO. 2001/M (L)/467/2 DATED - 10.11.03

1. Combined Crew Lobbies should be classified on the basis of number of users per

day:-

i. Category “A” – 51 users,

ii. Category “B” – between 21-50 users

iii. Category “C” – up to 20 users.

2. Basic amenities like:-

The scale of facilities in crew lobbies should be as under:-

Sr. Item Scale

1. Room:

Size of crew lobby for

A,B & C category

Rest Room attached with

crew lobby only for A & B category

12’x 14’

10’ x 12’

2. Chair Category ‘C’- One easy chair + 4 chair

Category ‘B’- Two easy chair + 8 chair

Category ‘A’- Four easy chair + 12 chair

3. Drinking Water One water purifier (Aqua Guard or similar) with

AMC for all type of lobbies

One water cooler with AMC

4. Room Cooler One each for lobby & rest room attached with lobby

5. Lavatory ( Attached with

Rest Room)

Commode unit - 1

Urinal - 1 Hand Wash Basin - 1

6. Sanitation To be contracted out

7. Power Backup Category ‘C’- Inverter

Category ‘A’ & ‘B’- DG Set

Exceptions to be made at the discretion of officer in charge

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3. All new crew lobbies should be constructed with rest room attached toilet. The lay

out should be functional and building should be modern with maintenance free

toilet.

4. Wherever it is not possible to renovate/refurbish the existing crew lobbies, they

should be dismantled/ put to alternate use in a phased manner and replaced with

properly equipped modern lobbies.

5. Flush type toilet and urinals with proper drainage and septic tank should be

provided with each lobby.

6. Glazed tiles should be fitted on walls and anti-skid type on floor of lavatory attached

to rest room.

7. Every crew lobby should have adequate communication arrangement by way of

provision of railway and DOT phones (with STD facility).

8. 24 hours running water supply should be ensured.

9. Upkeep and maintenance of crew lobbies including sanitation may be contracted

out.

10. A separate cash imprest of Rs. 5000/- should be maintained with the officer in-

charge of crew lobby for petty repairs (engineering/ electrical) and replacement of

fittings.

11. The Committee further recommends that for ‘A’ category lobbies where running

staff signing on/off per day is 81 & above, supervisor of the Grade of Sr. Loco

Foreman i.e. Rs. 7450-1500 should be deployed for effective control.

12. Door mats to be provided at the entrance to rest room and toilet attached to crew

lobby.

13. Every crew lobby should have adequate communication arrangement by way of

provision of Railway and DOT phone (with STD facility)

1.2. A Report has been issued by Railway Board with a title “High Power Committee

to Review the Duty Hours of Running and Other Safety Related categories of

Staff” on August, 2013. Points pertaining to lobby facilities are reproduced below

for ready reference:

1. Total duty of a stretch (from ‘sign on’ to ‘sign off’) for the Running Staff should

not exceed 11 hours.

2. Running duty at a stretch should not ordinarily exceed 9 hours. Such duty may

extend further provided the railway administration gives at least 2 hours notice

before the expiration of 9 hours to the crew that he would be required to perform

running duty beyond 9 hours, with the stipulation that the total duty from ‘sign on’

to ‘sign off’ shall not exceed 11 hours.

3. In case the train does not reach its destination, normal crew changing point or the

point where the reliever has been arranged, within the overall limit of 11 hours, and

such a point is approximately one hour journey away, the Running staff shall be



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required to work to that point provided the maximum hours in that trip do not

exceed 12 hours.

4. For loco pilots of all Mail/Express trains, the running duty (for the purpose of

preparation of links only) should not exceed 8 hours.

5. The above provision for running duty hours and total duty hours shall be applicable

to all Running staff including loco pilots (Mail/Express), loco pilots (Passenger),

Loco pilots (Freight), Motormen and Guards except wherever stated otherwise.

6. No change is recommended in the existing for Loco Pilots (Shunting) who are

presently working on fixed roster basis.

7. In severe operational exigencies like acts of God, earthquake, accidents, floods,

agitation, and equipment failure etc., the controller should suitably advise the staff

that they may be required to work beyond the limits prescribed above.

8. Replacement of assistant loco pilots with Co-pilots on those Mail/Express trains

also which have a nonstop run of more than four hours. The Co-pilot should be in

the same grade as that of the Loco pilot of the train so that he can take control of the

train whenever necessary.

9. Present classification of running staff under HOER should be maintained.

10. Existing instructions of minimum punishment to staff for SPAD cases should be

reviewed to ensure that the decision takes into account the gravity of the offence

(repercussions of the SPAD) and also the Loco Pilot’s past record.

11. Existing limit of 104 standard hours of work for the cumulative duty period in a

fortnight for Running Staff does not require a change except for the loco pilots

(Mail/ Express) for whom this limit shall be fixed at 90 hours.

12. The period of spare travel above should get counted towards duty at a stretch (from

‘sign on’ to ‘sign off’) also, besides counting it towards the cumulative duty hours.

13. The limit of stay away from headquarters for Running Staff shall be fixed at 72

hours. It should be further brought down to 48 hours in tandem with vision 2020.

14. Continuous night duty for Running Staff shall be limited to 2 nights after which

they must be granted at least one full night in bed before being booked again, in

case the 3rd

night working is unavoidable, it may be permitted with following

conditions:

i. The staff has availed at least 10 hours before ‘signing on’ for duty.

ii. The duty to be performed by him involving third night working should be

towards Headquarter.

iii. On completion of the above trip, he shall be granted full headquarter rest

including a full night in bed.

15. The definition of night should continue to be reckoned as 2200 hours to 0600 hours.

However, for the purpose of continuous night duties, the period of duty performed

during 0000 hours to 0600 hours should only be treated as night duty.



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16. The headquarter rest of all Running Staff shall be 16 hours irrespective of the

duration of his incoming trip.

17. The outstation rest of all Running staff shall be 8 hours irrespective of duration of

his incoming trip.

18. Call notice period should continue to be a part of the headquarter / outstation rest.

19. Local variation if demand necessary by Zonal Railways in respect of headquarters

rest and outstation rest, may be permitted for suburban services as exceptions.

20. The existing instructions in respect of short trips may continue to be followed with

the provision that the total duty from initial ‘sign on’ to ‘sign off’ shall be contained

within the limits prescribed for total duty at a stretch. This will also be applicable in

cases of Traveling as Passenger (TAP) and pilot working.

21. Four periodical rests of 40 hours each shall be grated to all categories of running

staff in a month. Each rest should include at least one full night in bed and should

normally be given to running staff once in a week. However, if due to operational

reasons, such rest cannot be given to him in time, it should be ensured that the gap

between 2 consecutive periodical/weekly rests does not exceed 10 days.

22. Guard in the rear cab of sub-urban trains may be replaced by Motorman, to enable

faster turn round at the terminals and to give relief to motorman after each trip.

23. Running staff reviews should be carried out only at headquarter level.

24. Ministry of Railways should issue a clear and uniform formula to be used by all

Zonal Railways for working out the Running staff requirement at the time of

running staff reviews. The formula should clearly indicate the additional

requirements which need to be taken into consideration over and above the basic

requirement. Also, it should be issued with finance concurrence so that the delays in

finance vetting are minimized at Zonal Railways level.

25. Running staff reviews should be carried out once in a year only.

26. For carrying out running staff reviews, traffic growth of 3 years (average time taken

for the materialization of the indents) should be taken into consideration.

27. RRBs should be advised to prepare a stand by panel to the extent of 100% of the

indent.

28. The system of holding RRB examinations on a common date should be continued.

29. Standard of the psychological tests being conducted by RDSO should take into

consideration that the candidates are only ITI certificate holders.

30. Adequate special allowance for those higher supervisory posts which have more

arduous duties than other lower rank posts having the same pay band and grade pay

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31. Ministry of Railways has issued instructions not to surrender any posts in safety

category under the exercise of rightsizing and to create them, whenever necessary,

on one to one basis. The practice should continue as any depletion in the strength of

safety category staff is likely to affect the train safety adversely.

32. The rosters for intensive category staff should be made in such a way that they

don’t work on all seven days in a week and also get a weekly rest of 40 hours

minimum. Zonal railways may be asked by the Ministry of Railways to modify

their rosters for “Intensive” category staff accordingly. A copy of the modified

roster received by the committee from North Western Railway may be circulated to

them along with this letter for guidance.

33. Breach of rest whether at headquarters or outstation should be permitted only in

emergent situation like accidents, natural calamities (floods, breaches, storms and

earthquakes etc.) and national emergencies etc. and not in case of routine

operational needs.

34. There should be no breach of rest allowance for breach in periodical rest. However,

if the need does arises for any curtailment in periodical rest. It should be permitted

only in very exceptional circumstances subject to the following conditions.

35. Cases of breach of rest should be regularly monitored at a sufficiently high level in

divisional offices and zonal offices.

36. Provision of adequate accommodation in all Running Rooms so that there is not

even a single case of a loco pilot/ Assistant loco pilot/ guard waiting for bed after

arriving in the Running room.

37. Creation of a separate plan head for safety works including the works for Running

Room facilities and provision of adequate funds under this plan head. Until the

creation of the aforesaid plan head, works pertaining to running room facilities

should be permitted to be proposed under “Traffic Facility” plan head with

adequate provision of funds.

38. Increase the powers of General Manager for sanctioning works related to running

rooms so that the proposals need not be sent to board for approval unless the value

is very high.

39. Air conditioning of locomotive cab.

40. Provision of cameras with display unit in the loco cab for viewing the train

formation and Guard’s signal without opening the window and peeping out from it.

41. Provision of a suitable waterless type urinal on every locomotive as an immediate

measure. Also, provision of full-fledged toilets of bio-degradable nature on

locomotive after the technology of bio-degradable toilets is established on coaches.

42. Implementation of essential features identified by Ministry of Railways for crew

friendly cab, especially in respect of the following items:

i. Ergonomic design of the driving desk and equipment layout inside the cab.



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ii. Reduction of noise through various means including provision of perforated

aluminium sheets in ceiling.

iii. Electronic trouble shooting guide which can contain other information also

like G & SR rules and Accident Manual etc.

43. 160 W music system identified by Ministry of Railways as one of the items for

crew friendly cabs needs to be deleted from the existing list.

44. Introduction of the End of the Train Telemetry (EOTT) system on Indian Railways

for all freight trains on a long term basis.

45. Following measures may be adopted for developing a feeling of self esteem in Loco

Pilots.

i. Provision of good quality and smart uniform to loco pilots and assistance loco

pilots along with epaulettes matching their rank in the hierarchy of running

cadre. The uniform should include a suitable pee-cap.

ii. A sturdy strolled of good quality with large wheels should be provided to all

loco/ pilots to enable them to carry their personal belongings and other

necessary items. Also, suitable Laptop/ I-Pad/ Tablet pre-loaded with G&SR,

Accident manual, Trouble shooting guide and other important instructions,

may be provided to all Loco Pilots along with suitable charging facilities in

the locomotive cab and Running rooms.

iii. The Locomotive should be maintained in clean and shining fettle so that the

Loco Pilot feels proud of being in-charge of such a machine.

46. Suitable furnished accommodation along with an attached toilet may be provided at

stations to facilitate the relieving/ visiting staff to take whenever necessary.

47. Ministry of Railways should expedite the provision of adequate number of

Simulators in all training centers so that it may be possible to cut down the training

schedule suitably.

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CHAPTER 2

DUTIES OF SR.LOCO INSPECTOR/LOCO INSPECTOR (Electric Traction)

The duties of Senior Loco Inspector/Loco Inspector (Electric Traction) and in

addition to the duties assigned by Sr. DEE/DEE/AEE (OP) are furnished below:

2.1 INSPECTION

1. Foot plate inspection during day and night to check abnormalities on line and

rectification of the same through concerned departments.

2. Inspection of running room allotted to him regarding facilities available for

running staff.

3. To conduct ambush checks in automatic signaling territory to see whether the

loco pilots are following relevant rules as laid down in general & subsidiary rules.

4. Surprise inspection of out pits, crew booking offices including breath analyzer

equipment for proper functioning, proper usage and to check that proper

procedure is followed.

5. Inspect locomotives allotted to him particularly in regard to safety items including

proper functioning of flasher lights etc. and take necessary action to get the

defects attended by the home or outstation shed as per convenient.

6. Check wastage, spillage, misuse or pilferage of lubricating oil/ grease etc.

7. Joint checking of emergency telephone sets used on electric locos with

supervisors of S & T department.

8. Periodical checking of loco pilot’s personal equipment and stores.

9. Arrange supply of uniform, rule books consumable stores and tools to the running

staff.

10. Ensure proper filling up of CTRs, checking books and log sheets.

11. Accompany relief trains in case of accidents involving electric rolling stock and

supervise relief operation at site.

12. Educate staff under his charge/control on safety rules and test their knowledge of

such rule.

13. The assigned SLI/LI shall keep a watch on duty hours of running staff and report

the matter to Sr.DEE/ DEE/ AEE (OP) for taking suitable corrective measures.

14. The assigned SLI/LI shall check the outgoing locos / EMUs are provided with full

complement of tools, emergency telephones, fire extinguishers and other essential

consumable stores.



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2.2 FIELD WORK ON LINE

1. Plan out in advance and train loco pilots and other running staff to ‘learn the road’

and become fully familiar with all the signals especially automatic signaling

sections and layout of the track, en-route and in yards, test the running staff for

their knowledge of road and arrange for issue of competency certificate to them.

2. Maintain 'Road Knowledge Register' for running staff and ensure that no person is

booked to work a train until he has thoroughly learnt the road and has signed a

certificate that he is fully acquainted with the road.

3. Train the running staff in the correct methods of trouble shooting, correct manner

of operation of electric locomotives, inspection of locomotives in accordance with

the prescribed instructions and observance of safe working rules. Train the

running staff about new modifications carried out in electric locos.

4. Check out load, speed checks, intersectional running time, braking distance and

signal visibility checks (joint inspection with S & T department), riding quality

checks of locomotives, test staff of other departments as prescribed for their

knowledge of rules applicable. If any irregularities are noticed with loco/ crew to

be reported to sr. DEE/DEE/ADEE/ OP.

5. Train the new loco pilots regarding how to apply vacuum/ air brake application on

loco and on train.

6. Train loco pilots of poor caliber allotted to him by giving intensive training on

line and in exceptional cases when a person fails to make the grade, submit

reports to Sr.DEE/ OP.

7. Conduct trails for energy conservations, wheel flange lubricators of new stock,

modifications, and heavy hauled trains with maintenance staff.

8. To improve driving skills of loco pilots by adopting latest methods of energy

conservation.

9. Foot plating by mail/express trains to make up lost time (to maximum permissible

limits) lost due to loco defects or any other account.

10. Conducting punctuality drives to ensure punctual running of mail/ express and

slow passenger trains and counsel loco pilots to make up time without exceeding

maximum permissible speed.

11. To arrange issue of competency certificate to running staff for working in

automatic signaling sections after giving them one day intensive training and after

testing their knowledge.

12. Test and check the accurate working of the speedometers on run and arrange for

attention to defective speedometer by shed staff as required.

13. Arrange timely renewal of speedometer charts and sealing of speedometers.

14. Scrutinize speedometers charts removed from locomotives and report to

superiors, if any over speeding or other irregularities are noticed. 100% scrutiny

of charts from mail/ express and passenger trains and 25% of charts from goods

trains should be carried out.

15. Escort VIP and other important/ special trains.

16. Carry out special drives and trails as directed by head quarters/ division.



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17. Maintain records in respect of running staff allotted to his control indicating the

training imparted, refresher and promotional courses gone through knowledge of

safety rules, knowledge of trouble shooting procedures etc.

18. Ensure that filling of dry sand in sand boxes of locos and EMUs and availability

of dry and clean sand as per RDSO specification at all places by Sr.

DEE.DEE(OP)

19. Make a review of troubleshooting carried out by each loco pilot and impart

necessary guidance if any incorrect procedure or irregularity is brought to notice.

20. To associate training school and ensure the troubleshooting aspects that are taught

in the classes are relevant to the existing problems, education of running staff

regarding engineman-ship - loco failures and breakdowns.

21. CUG phone records to be analyzed and usages to be checked during run as ALPs

are misusing phoness to hear music or call friends.

22. LPs are not taking rest when a admissible but are involved in other activities. LIs

should counsel LPs and monitor that they should take proper rest at HQs and in

Running Room.

23. Arrange adequate representation in minor joint inquiries in regard to accidents,

detention etc.

24. The main job of the driver is to drive the train safely and he should not be

burdened with extraneous jobs. Guard being the incharge of train be made

primarily responsible for these duties. He can take the help of ALP, if reqoired.

25. LPs should not be coerced to run at max. permissible speed. LP to run at speeds

as per his judgment and confidence level. Keeping in view the brake power,

visibility and terrain.

26. SPAD cases usually occur when driver stops for prolonged periods en-route and

starts. Therefore, crew should be kept engaged and well informed during such

period by the station/control staff.

27. LPs to be counselled to carry out brake feel test without fail. In case of train

getting help up in mid section, they must protectthe train and ensure availability

of adequate brake power to avoid rolling down cases. Practice to perform

shunting without train brakes be discontinued.

2.3 PUNCTUALITY

Punctuality is two kinds

1. Divisional punctuality : Time loss for less than 45 minutes.

2. Zonal punctuality : Time loss for above 45 minutes.



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2.4 ITEMS TO BE CHECKED, ROLE OF SLI/LI IN PUNCTUALITY MONITORING

To maintain punctuality of train, especially to an important train, Loco Inspector

should check the following points.

1. The importance of punctual running of said train may be informed to the crew

well in advance informing that loco inspector is coming in the Loco, other

officials in the coach/ Saloon, if any.

2. Ensure that Loco Pilot came to on duty in time as per the Divisional Instructions.

3. Loco inspector should collect the fresh caution order of the section.

4. Ensure Loco Pilot has gone through all necessary registers in crew lobby and

signed wherever required.

5. Ensure Loco Pilot is not intoxicated position with the help of breather analyzer.

6. Ensure Loco Pilot got his personnel and necessary tools for working the train.

7. Ensure Loco Pilot has collected all necessary documents, keys, if any, from in

charge of crew lobby.

8. Ensure PT set & walkie-talkie are working and to be kept ready always.

9. As LI, he should ensure that no unauthorized person is allowed in engine.

10. Loco Inspector should ensure that Loco Pilot and Asst. Loco Pilot checked loco

thoroughly. LI may also check the loco, to ensure the loco is fit to work the

existing formation and required amount of BP/ Vacuum level in Engine. (Also

conduct continuity test).

11. Ensure safety items of loco are in good working order such as Horns, wipers,

Flasher Light, Head Light, etc.

12. Ensure all necessary documents were received and correct Authority To Proceed

is given and starting signal from guard.

13. Don’t increase the speed of train till platform is cleared.

14. Advice Loco Pilot to reach Maximum Permissible Speed, as early as possible.

15. Ensure Loco Pilot has checked brake power of train and satisfy that brake power

is upto the required and also make judgment for further controlling of train.

16. Ensure Loco Pilot is maintaining correct speed at the engineering restricted spots

and on points wherever required.

17. Ensure train is controlled correctly i.e. not well in advance.

18. Judicial application of brakes is an important role in punctual running of train.

19. While stopping the train at station ensure train is on platform to enable to entrain

or detrain of passengers and loading or unloading of luggage / parcels.



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20. Ensure engine crew exchanging all right signals with crew and guard of opposite

trains and station staff en-route.

21. Ensure correct visibility of signals in section.

22. If loco is giving any trouble try to attend it on run, if not possible, after stopping

the train but it should be rectified in a lesser time.

23. If train is stopped due to any other reasons i.e. ACP, etc. It should be rectified in

less time and to be restarted as quick as possible.

24. Always advice Loco Pilot to run the train at MPS to make up the time and also to

overcome the unforeseen detentions.

25. LI to ensure loco pilot and Asst. loco pilot calling out signals properly.

26. Don’t allow the loco pilot to think about any other things except punctual

running of train.

27. If loco/ formation is required to be attended by concerned maintenance staff, it

should be informed to TLC/ SCOR well in advance, en-route.

28. Advice loco pilot/ Asst. loco pilot to use appropriate whistle codes at the time of

whistling.

29. After reaching the destination loco and other documents to be handed over to the

concerned staff promptly.

30. Ensure loco pilot had made entries in RS-5 register of C & W and other necessary

registers in crew lobby.

2.5 RECOMMENDED ITEMS FOR AMBUSH CHECK

1. Ask engine driver not to exchange alright signal with station staff. See what action

is taken by the station staff?

2. Ask the guard not to exchange alright signal with station staff. See what action is

taken by the station staff?

3. Ask station staff to show red to guard of the train. See what action is taken by the

guard of the train?

4. The engine driver to put flasher light on see what action is taken by the driver of

train coming from of site?

5. Ask station staff to issue wrong authority to pass the defective signal, See what

action is taken by the driver of the train.

6. Ask station not to send the points-man and issue wrong/ right authority to pass the

defective signal. See what action is taken by the driver of the train?

7. Issue message from the level crossing gate about some abnormality in the block

section. See what action is taken by the station staff?



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8. Put some detonators in the mid section. See what action is taken by the driver of

the train?

9. Ask the guard not to exchange alright signal before station starting of train from

the stopping station. See what action is taken by the driver of the train?

10. Put the gate signal on. See what action is taken by the driver of the train?

11. Ask the guard to remove tailboard/ tail lamp. See what action is taken by the

station staff and/ or gate men.

12. Ask engine driver to put off the head light and marker light and proceed at normal

speed at station and on way. See what action is taken by the station staff?

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CHAPTER 3

CONCEPT OF MINI COMBINED LINE BOX FOR LOCO PILOTS

3.0 INTRODUCTION

Presently, Indian Railways are provided personal line box to loco pilots for

keeping own equipment/material. These personal line boxes are loaded/ unloaded by box

boys in locomotives. Many times, Mail/Express, Goods trains are detained/get late for non

availability of personal line box. Central Railway has introduced new concepts of “Mini

common line box” for loco pilots. The present line box for loco pilot which is quite large in

size and heavy in weight and difficult in handling is being replaced by this light- weight

common line box. In this system only crew change and the line box remain in locomotive.

The concept behind this type of system is that the incoming & outgoing drivers exchange

only the key of the line box thus eliminating the need of box boys.

3.1 COMPARISON OF OLD PERSONAL LINE BOX AND MINI COMMON LINE BOX (STAINLESS STEEL) FOR LOCO PILOTS.

Sl.No. Description Old personal line box Mini common line box

1. Size 21.6” x 13.6” x 13.0” 13.6” x 9.6” x 5.6”

2. Weight empty 12 Kg. Approx. 2.180 Kg. Approx.

3. Weight with tools 25 Kg. Approx. 6.780 Kg. Approx.

4. Cost Rs. 2000/- Approx. Rs.500/- for GI Sheet approx.

Rs. 1400/- for SS sheet approx.

5. Reasons Large/over size, heavy

in weight, difficulty in

handling, shabby look,

occupy more space

Handy, less in weight, easy

handling & having good look,

requires less space

Mini common line box



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3.2 The main advantages and salient features of this common line box are:-

i. Easy handling by reducing the weight by 60% with new stainless steel line box.

ii. Passenger inconvenience will be reduced since it occupies less space on platform.

iii. It also occupies less space in loco cab which allows more space to the engine

crew in the driving cab.

iv. With the introduction of new common line box, the requirement of line box will

be reduced considerably.

v. Box boy can carry this common line box easily on platform even in crowed being

light weight.

vi. Detention of trains on account of personal line box shall be minimized.

vii. On route/ crew changing in section, no need of carry personal line box

viii. This can be kept inside the lobby’

ix. Good appearance.

x. Box boy can carry more boxes at a time.

xi. Box boy may be reduced in a shift’

xii. Accident of box boy during carry heavy personal line box on his head & crossing

of tracks may be avoided.

xiii. Less manufacturing cost instead of personal line box.

xiv. Mental peace of every one such as Crew controllers, Lobby supervisors, Crew

members and Traffic controllers etc.

xv. Saving of revenue.

******



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CHAPTER 4

CAMTECH RECOMMENDATIONS ON AVAILABILITY OF INSTRUCTION BOARDS AND REGISTERS

4.0 THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTION BOARDS SHOULD BE DISPLAYED IN THE LOBBY:

INSTRUCTION BOARDS

S. No. Items Scale/ other details

1. Availability of

instruction

boards

i. Motivation board

ii. Caution order board

iii. Gradient chart, speed restriction, curve and

restricted signals board

iv. Safety board

v. Board of staff having spectacles

vi. Board of PME / Refresher/Safety Camp due staff

vii. Board of only AC/DSL trained staff

viii. Crew unusual display board

ix. Good work done board

x. Safety posters & slogans

xi. Enhance natural resources slogans board

xii. Train operation/ movement instruction board

xiii. Tips to avoid SPAD board

xiv. Details of lobby (Particulars of lobby, cadre, sign

ON/Off per day, detention and crew working beats

etc.

xv. Last issued letter number ( instructions, circular)

LED board

xvi. Notice board

xvii. MAN OF THE WEEK board



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4.1 THE FOLLOWING REGISTERS SHOULD BE PROVIDED IN THE LOBBY:

REGISTERS


1. Registers i. Sign ON/OFF register with BA test

Breath Analyzer testing register

i. Safety Circular

ii. Safety Bulletin

iii. Safety Drive

iv. Chalak Patra/SOB

v. General Instruction

vi. Caution order register

vii. Detail Book shall be provided.

viii. Bio-data register

ix. Road learning register

x. Safety category register

xi. Safety meeting register

xii. List of alcoholic staff register

xiii. List of screened Sr. Guards, Driver for passenger train

register

xiv. G & SR accident manual with correction slip shall be

provided.

xv. Signal defect register

xvi. Track defect register

xvii. Engine defect register

xviii. OHE defect register

xix. Coasting register

xx. Unusual incidence

xxi. Officers inspection register

xxii. Punctuality Register

xxiii. Fuel/Lube Oil Register

.



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4.2 THE RECOMMENDED FORMATS OF DIFFERENT REGISTERS ARE AS FOLLOWS:

UNUSUAL INCIDENCE REGISTER

Repeated to CC/CTO Compliance Repeated to CC/ CTO

Dat

e

Tim

e

Nam

e

P.N

o.

Rep

eate

d B

y

Dat

e

Tim

e

Nam

e

P.N

o.

Rec

eived

By

Dat

e

Tra

in N

o.

Sec

tion

Unusu

al

Inci

den

ce

Rep

ort

ed

by

Loco

Pil

ot

COASTING REGISTER

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) (16)

Dat

e

Tra

in N

o.

Engin

e N

o/

Type

Engin

e w

eight

in T

onne

(1)

Wei

ght

in t

onnes

(2)

Tota

l w

eight

in T

onnes

(1

+ 2

)

Sec

tion

f

rom

– t

o

Ener

gy R

un

Tota

l C

onsu

mpti

on

Ener

gy R

egen

erat

ion

DB

R W

RG

/ N

WK

G

Coas

ting K

MS

Tota

l N

o. of

Hau

lts

Dura

tion

Sig

nal

ON

Nam

e of

Loco

Pil

ot

LOCO DEFECT REGISTER

Repeated to CC/CTO Compliance

of Defects

Repeated to CC/

CTO

Dat

e

Tim

e

Nam

e

P.N

o.

Rep

eate

d B

y

Dat

e

Tim

e

Nam

e

P.N

o.

Rec

eived

By

Dat

e

Loco

No.

Tra

in N

o.

Sec

tion &

Loca

tion

Def

ects

LP

’s N

ame

Sig

nat

ure

of

LP



18

PUNCTUALITY REGISTER

Dat

e

Nam

e

Sec

tion

Tra

in N

o.

Loco

No.

T/O

H/O

Loco

Tra

ffic

Engin

eeri

ng

Mis

c.

Out

of

cours

e

OH

E

S&

T

C&

W

Nam

e of

Guar

d

Loss

Gai

n

Loss

Gai

n

Loss

Gai

n

VCD WORKING OR NOT WORKING

Dat

e

Loco

No.

Bas

e

Tra

in N

o.

WK

G

Not

WK

G

If V

CD

not

WK

G g

ive

wit

h R

easo

n

VC

D M

ake

Ser

vic

e

Not

in S

ervic

e

Nam

e of

LP

Sig

n o

f L

P

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

TRACK DEFECT REGISTER

Repeated to

CC/CTO

Compliance

of Defects

Repeated to CC/

CTO

Dat

e

Tim

e

Nam

e

P.N

o.

Rep

eate

d B

y

Dat

e

Tim

e

Nam

e

P.N

o.

Rec

eived

By

Dat

e

Loco

No.

Tra

in N

o.

Sec

tion

&

Loca

tion

Def

ects

LP

’s N

ame

Sig

nat

ure

of

LP



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SIGNAL DEFECT REGISTER

Repeated to CC/CTO Compliance

of Defects

Repeated to CC/

CTO

D

ate

Tim

e

Nam

e

P.N

o.

Rep

eate

d B

y

Dat

e

Tim

e

Nam

e

P.N

o.

Rec

eived

By

Dat

e

Loco

No.

Tra

in N

o.

Sec

tion &

Loca

tion

Def

ects

LP

’s N

ame

Sig

nat

ure

of

LP

OHE FAILURE REGISTER

Dat

e

Loco

No.

Tra

in N

o.

KM

No.

Sec

tion

Tim

e of

Tri

ppin

g

OH

E v

olt

age

bef

ore

tri

ppin

g

OH

E v

olt

age

bef

ore

tri

ppin

g

Cas

es

of

auxil

iary

m

oto

r

smoked

OH

E v

olt

age

at t

he

tim

e of

auxil

iary

moto

r sm

oke

Low

/ H

igh v

olt

age

less

than

23kV

& m

ore

than

D(L

)/ D

J tr

ip due

to Q

OA

,

AL

M,

QO

P &

QR

SI

Rem

arks

USE OF CUG BY LP, ALP & GUARD WHILE ON RUN

Date Train

No. Loco No. Section Name of LP/ ALP

CUG used on run

with reason



20

BA TEST RECORD SIGN ‘ON’ REGISTER

Dat

e

Tra

in N

o

Loco

No

Adv D

ep

Sig

n O

ff

Tota

l D

uty

Nam

e of

Cre

w

HQ

Des

ignat

ion

BA

Tes

t

Sig

n C

rew

Sig

n C

CO

R

FCS CONV

BA TEST RECORD SIGN ‘OFF’ REGISTER

Dat

e

Tra

in N

o

Loco

No

Arr

Tim

e

Sig

n O

ff

Tota

l D

uty

Nam

e of

Cre

w

HQ

Des

ignat

ion

BA

Tes

t

Sig

n C

rew

Sig

n C

CO

R

FCS CONV

FUEL/ LUBE OIL REGISTER

Date Loco

No

Train

No

Fuel

Oil

Lube

Oil

Remarks

COMBINED SIGNING ‘ON’ REGISTER WHEN CMS IS NOT

AVAILABLE/WORKING

Dat

e

Loco

num

ber

Tra

in N

o

Booked

Dep

.

Tim

e S

ign O

N

Nam

e of

Cre

w

Des

ignat

ion

I her

eby d

ecla

re t

hat

i am

in p

oss

essi

on

of

two p

air

of

spec

tacl

es

Bre

athly

ser

Tes

t

No.o

f ca

uti

on n

ote

d

Las

t sh

ed o

rder

(S

.O.)

No

.

Note

d

Las

r sa

fety

cir

cula

r N

o/D

iv.

Saf

ety B

ull

etin

No./

HQ

. sa

fety

Bull

etin

No.

note

d

Las

t F

ly l

eaf

Noti

fica

tion

no.n

ote

d

Sig

nat

ure

of

Cre

w

Sig

nat

ure

of

AL

F/B

ookin

g i

n

char

ge

Rem

arks

Hr.

Mts

Hr

Mts

DV

NV

BF

sect

ion

No

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19



21

COMBINED SIGNING OFF REGISTER WHEN CMS IS NOT AVAILABLE/

WORKING

Dat

e

Loco

num

ber

Tra

in N

o

Tim

e of

arri

val

at

stat

ion

Tim

e S

ign O

FF

Nam

e of

Cre

w

Des

ignat

ion

Stn

/Cab

in/s

taff

w

ho

did

not

exch

ange

all

right

signal

Nat

ure

of

trac

k

def

ects

Sec

tion &

Kil

om

eter

age

Nat

ure

of

signal

def

ects

&

Stn

Sig

nat

ure

of

dri

ver

Tim

e P

ow

er

C

ontr

oll

er

Info

rmed

ab

out

Colu

mns

8,9

,10

Sig

nat

ure

of

Lf

(R)

Bookin

g i

n c

har

ge

Res

t re

quir

ed,

if a

ny

Rem

arks

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

ALCOHOLIC PRONE STAFF RECORD (RED CATEGORY)

Sl.

No.

Name Desg. Depot Nominated

LI

Authority Action

taken

BA TEST POSITIVE RECORD (Red Category)

Sl.

No.

Dat

e

Tim

e

Equip

men

t N

o.

Cal

ibar

atio

n d

ue

dat

e

Cre

w I

D

Tes

t N

o.

% a

ge

of

BA

C

Inst

ance

of

posi

tive

(ON

/OF

F/e

nro

ute

)

Tra

in N

o.

Loco

No.

Tes

tee

nam

e

Wit

nes

s nam

e (!

&2)

Insp

ecti

ng o

ffic

ial’

s nam

e

Act

ion b

y i

n-c

har

ge

Act

ion b

y D

A

Rem

arks

(De-

addic

tion

cam

p,

Reh

abil

itat

ion

Cen

tre,

Hosp

ital

Counse

ling)

ACCIDENT INVOLVED CASES (Red Category)

Sl.

No

Nam

e

Des

g.

Dep

ot

Nam

e of

LI

Dat

e of

acci

den

t

Bri

ef o

f

acci

den

t

resp

onsi

bil

ity

(Pr.

/ S

ec./

Bla

mew

ort

hy)

Act

ion b

y

pow

er o

ffic

ials

Act

ion b

y D

A

Rem

arks



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MEDICALLY DE-CATEGORISED STAFF RECORD (Red Category)

S

l. N

o

Nam

e

Des

g.

Dep

ot

Dat

e of

PM

E/

Spl.

PM

E

Med

ical

de-

cate

gori

sed

auth

ori

ty N

o. &

dat

e

Bri

ef r

easo

n f

or

de-

cate

gori

sati

on

Pre

ent

stat

us

Dat

e of

scre

enin

g

Alt

ernat

ive

post

&

reli

evin

g d

etai

ls

‘C’ GRADE LPs REGISTER (Red Category)

Sl.

No

Name

of LP

Desg

.

Depot DOP to present

rank

Name of

LI

Present grade

w.e.f.

Remarks

WEAK LPs RECORD (Red Category)

Sl.

No.

Name

of LP

Desg. Weak area Nominated

LI

Identified

date Action taken

Tec

h.

G &

SR

Poor

refl

ecti

on

/

Dri

vin

g s

kil

ls

Y/N Y/N Y/N

SCREENED LPs REGISTER (Yellow Category)

Sl.

No

Name Desg

.

Depot Date of

screening

Screened

for

Authority

& date

Nominated

LI

Signature

of CCC

SPECTACLES WEARING STAFF REGISTER (Yellow Category)

Sl.No. Name Desg. Depot Spectacles

w.e.f.

Spectacles Remarks

NV DV BF



23

DETAILS OF DAR CASES – SF 11(Yellow Category)

Sl.

No

Name PF Desg Depot Category

of

charges

Brief of

charges

Nomina

ted LI

Penalty

details

Present

details

Sign

of

CCC

DETAILS OF DAR CASES – SF 5 (Yellow Category)

Sl.

No.

Nam

e

PF

Des

g.

Dep

ot

Cat

egory

of

char

ges

Bri

ef

of

char

ges

NL

I

IO

Suspension, if any

Pen

alty

det

ails

Sig

n o

f C

CC

Fro

m

Auth

ori

ty

To

Auth

ori

ty

CTR REGISTER

Issue Receipts

Date CTR

No.

Name of

the LP

Sign

of LP

Sign

of CC

Date Train

No.

Remarks Sign

of LP

Sign of

CC

PHONE DECLARATION REGISTER

Date Crew Name Desg. HQ Mobile No. Remarks Signature

PAD/ PDD REGISTER

Dat

e

Tra

in N

o

Loco

num

ber

Sec

tion

Cre

w N

ame

TO

Tim

e

Sig

n O

N

Tra

in A

rr.

Tra

in D

ep. PAD

(Train Arr. to

Sign ON)

PDD

Rem

arks

Tra

ffic

Cre

w

To

tal

Lo

co

C&

W

Tra

ffic

Mis

c

To

tal



24

OUT STATION CREW REGISTER

D

ate

of

arri

val

I/C

Tra

in N

o

Loco

num

ber

Bas

e dep

ot

Duty

hours

Sig

n O

FF

Res

t cl

ear

tim

e

Cre

w N

ame

Dat

e of

dep

artu

re

O/

G T

rain

no.

Loco

No.

Sig

n O

N

O/S

Res

t hrs

. (S

ign O

FF

to

ON

)

Rem

arks

BA FUNCTIONING TEST REGISTER

Sl.

No.

Date Time Equipment

No.

Test

No.

%age of

BAC

CC signature Remarks

LOBBY EQUIPMENT FAILURE REGISTER

Date Equipment No. Time Total interruption Nature of defect Remarks

From To

TRAIN ORDER REGISTER

Sl.

No.

Time TO No. Train

No.

Loco

no.

From To Remarks Sign of

CC

PC MESSAGE REGISTER

Sl.

No.

Date Time PC

No.

Addressed

to

Message Sign

of CC

Acknowledgement of

concerned official

Feedback

******



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CHAPTER 5

RECOMMENDED CHECK LIST FOR AUDIT INSPECTION OF LOBBY

5.0 THE FOLLOWING POINT TO BE CHECKED DURING AUDIT INSPECTION AT

LOBBY:


1. Sign ON/OFF

register Proper entry in Sign ON/OFF registers.

During inspection surprise checks to be done whether

all running staff (LP/ALP/LP (shunter)/Guard) is

going through breathe analyzer test.

Knowledge of ON DUTY crew controller to be tested

in regard to action to be taken in case of staff found

positive during breathe analyzer test (list of staff

addicted/prone to alcohol shall be available with ON

DUTY Crew Controller.

Whether lobby is equipped with fuel cell based

Breathe analyzer with printing option indicating % of

alcohol content.

2. Safety/Technical

circulars, SOBs

Acknowledgement should be taken by all running

staff.

Knowledge of few running staff to be examined in

regard to latest safety/technical circulars, SOBs issued

in recent time.

3. Safety/Technical

Drives

Copy of safety/technical drives issued by Railway

Board/Zone/Divisions to be available in lobby with

acknowledgement by all running staff.

Knowledge of few running staff to be examined on

these drives

4. Caution Order

Register

Check copy of section wise caution order prevailing

on that day is available or not. ?

Temporary Caution orders prevailing for more than a

month to be noted down and highlighted.

Illuminated caution order board indicating topography

of the section with details of gradients, stations with

KM No., Neutral sections, LC gates etc. with

temporary and permanent caution orders.

5. Bio-data register

of crew

Bio-data of all running staff posted at lobby may be

available in register/CMS.

Check any staff due for PME & Safety/Technical

refresher course.

6. Safety seminars Date of last safety seminar conducted at lobby

including Nos. of staff attended etc.

Frequency of safety seminars conducted at lobby.



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7.

Competency certificate

of Loco Pilots

The following entries should be checked.

Road learning details with validity.

Type of locomotives trained.

Date of last PME attended/due.

Date of last technical refresher attended/due.

Date of last safety refresher attended/due.

Validity of automatic block section competency and

next due date.

Details of monitoring of nominated LI with various

subjects counseled.

Details of safety camps attended.

Periodicity counseling by nominated LI’s as per safety

gradation (Railway Board’s letter

No.99/RE/220/3/Part-III (Inspection schedules,

dt.28.04.2000)).

8. Screened Loco Pilots

(Goods) to work

Mail/Exp in emergency

List of screened Loco Pilots (Goods) with gradation A

& B to work Mail/Exp in emergency need to be

displayed in lobby.

Knowledge of ON DUTY crew controller for booking

Loco Pilot (Goods) to work Mail/Exp. trains in

emergency

(Ref:-i) Railway Board’s letter No.97/M(safety)/ 7/

2/C/4(i), dt.16.10.97

ii). Railway Board’s letter No.97/Safety-I/11/9,

dt.31.07.97)

9. ACTM and G & SR

books

Availability of ACTM and G & SR books with latest

correction slips.

G & SR books of running staff need to be checked

whether latest correction slips issued by Railway

Board/Zone is available or not.

Knowledge of running staff may be checked on

correction slips.

10. Defect Registers Entries by loco pilots in signal/track register to be

checked.

Repeating and exchange of private numbers by ON

DUTY crew controller and control with nature of

defect.

Collecting feedback from control in regard to

attending the defect by concerned department and

making entry in the defect register.

Any other registers, if provided. Ref:-RSRC Part –I

Para 2.14.11

11. List of staff wearing

spectacles

A board shall be displayed in lobby with list of staff

wearing spectacles



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12. First aid box Availability of first aid box and its recoupment

13. 10 Hours compliance Section wise implementation of 10 hours compliance

need to be checked.

Bad sections to be identified with cause of poor

implementation.

14. Scale check Category wise scale check with reasons for vacancies

Action plan to fill up vacancies

15. Crew rest hours Average crew rest hours at outstation/ HQ,s

Cases of staff booking with BREACH OF REST and

reasons.

Average number of PRs given to staff per fortnight

(Min. 4 PRs in a month or 2 PRs per fortnight).

16. Details of staff

involving in accidents

Pending DAR on staff involving accidents and reasons

if delay in DAR action.

Staff involved in SPAD for last five years and DAR

action initiated.

17. Senior Loco

Inspectors (SLIs)

No of SLIs available at lobby and No. of LPs/ALPs

allotted to each SLI (minimum 25 LPs for each SLI).

(Ref:-Rly Bd’s letter No.82/M(L)/467/2, dt.26.09.91)

Average number of night footplate inspections per

Loco Inspector in freight and coaching trains.

Initial and refresher course for LIs

(Ref:-Rly Bd’s letter No.E(MPP)/2009/3/26,

dt.13.07.09)

Availability of detailed check-lists for various types of

inspections (Ref:-RSRC Part-I Para 3.5.1 (i))

Loco Inspector’s counseling room

18. Average

speed/Dynamic speed

(Freight trains)

Section wise average/dynamic speeds

19. Coaching crew link Date of last review of coaching crew link.

Whether coaching crew link is reviewed in reference

with six monthly crew review.

No. of hours per crew per fortnight for each crew link

(Min- above +85 Hours per crew per fortnight).

(Ref:-Rl. Bd’s letter No.2005/E&R/2800/1,

dt.29.09.05)

20. Long Absent List of staff (LP/ALP/LP (shunter)) under long absent

and DAR action initiated.

21. Staff under medically

de-categorized

List of staff (LP/ALP/ LP (shunter)) under medically

de-categorized and pending cases for alternative

posting.



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22. Portable breathalyzers

Availability of portable breath analyzers with Loco

Inspectors.

Availability of spare breath analyzer.

Breathe analyzer test to be done with portable

breathalyzer for few running staff (LP/ALP/LP

(shunter/Guards)) who are available on duty in

yards/locomotive/coming for sing OFF etc.

Any positive cases are found, same to be highlighted.

(Ref:-RSRC Part II – Para 3.10.3)

Breathe analyzer machine to be calibrated daily by

lobby in-charge.

23. Safety gradation List of Loco pilots categorized as ‘A, B & C’ may be

displayed in lobby.

Ref:-i Railway Board’s letter No.97/M(safety)/7/2/

C/4(i), dt.16.10.97

ii. Railway Board’s letter No.97/Safety-I/11/9,

dt.31.07.97)

Periodicity of monitoring of Loco Pilots by LIs in

category A, B & C.

(Railway Board’s letter No.99/RE/220/3/Part-III

(Inspection schedules, dt.28.04.2000)).

Monitoring and dealing with ‘C’ category Loco Pilots

(Ref:-RSRC Part –I para 2.14.8).

24. Walkie-Talkie and

CUG Phones

Issue of walkie-talkie to each LP and Guard.

Issue of CUG phones to each Running staff.

Ensure that battery of walkie –Talkies are being changed

yearly as per Rly Bd latter No2010/tech/11(3)/1

dt.19.08.2010

25. Over Time Allowance Hours of overtime for last six months and amount paid –

Reasons to be analyzed.

26. PAD & PDD

PAD & PDD detentions for last six months at depot

section wise – reasons to be analyzed.

27. Crew Management

System (CMS):

Date of commissioning of CMS

No. of crews booked through CMS per month (for last

six months)

% of utilization

Constraints in CMS

28. Self Learning System Availability of self learning system – Gyan kasauti etc.

Audio/Video/e-learning methods for running staff.

29. Crew Beat No. of sections of 200 KMs or more being covered in a

single crew run in freight operation

(Ref:-Rl. Bd’s letter No.2005/E&R/2800/1, dt.29.09.05)

30. Water Bottles to LP &

ALP

Supply of water bottles to carry water while ON DUTY

to LP & ALP

(Ref:-Rly.Bd’s letter No.2003/M(L)/165/5, dt.26.12.06)



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31. Practical Loco

handling training

before promotion as

LP (Goods)

Implementation of Railway Board’s guidelines

issued vide reference below

Booking of ALP/Shunter who has to be

promoted as LP for four round trips on goods

trains along with regular LP

Booking of ALP/Shunter for three round trips

with regular LP along with Loco Inspector.

(Ref:-Rly.Bd’s letter No.2004/M(L)/466/7101,

dt.31.08.09)

32. Senior Welfare

Inspectors (SWI) for

LP&ALPs

Nomination of Senior Welfare Inspectors (SWI)

for LP&ALPs to take care of grievances of Loco

Running staff

(Ref:-Rly Bds letter No.E(W)/2009/WE/5/8,

dt.23.10.09).

33. Running Room Availability of sufficient bed at running room.

Other Miscellaneous

Items.

Road learning register should be available

Safety category register should be available

List of alcoholic staff should be available

Coasting register

Unusual incidence register

Emergency Line Box

General upkeeps of lobby

Whether staff coming on duty in proper uniform

Safety posters & slogans

Board of only AC/DSL trained staff

Good work done board

Status of self learning system & audio tape (

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CHAPTER 6

CAMTECH RECOMMENDATIONS ON PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID SIGNAL PASSING AT DANGER (SPAD) BEFORE &

AFTER SIGN ON

6.1 GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

1. Do not take alcohol drink, Narcotic, stimulant drugs or preparation 8 hours before

Sign ‘ON’

2. Take proper rest before appearing on duty.

3. Appear right time on duty.

4. Be in possession of two pair of spectacles, if passed with glasses.

5. Do not wear sun glasses/ color glasses while driving.

6. Get yourself tested on breath analyzer.

7. Be conversant with system of working and have valid learning road of the section

on which you are booked.

8. Ensure those loco pilot/Asst. loco pilots are booked on all the routes so that load

learning does not become overdue.

9. Read all latest circulars, caution order and notifications after signing.

10. Switch off your mobile phones while driving and keep it in your bag As per

Rly.Bd’s L.No.2010.Tele/2 (1)/dt.27.12.12.

11. SPAD cases on the Zonal Railways should be discussed in the training centres for

bulk awareness.

12. CMS wherever provided should be fully utilized.

13. SLI/LI should be interacting with family member of crew for bringing about an

awareness of the need for proper rest at the home station.

14. Officers/supervisors foot plate inspections should be done especially “Wee” hours

on Goods trains.

15. The officers should check the knowledge of inspectors & trainers and their

regular training must be ensured for conversant of latest modifications,

equipments etc.

16. Condition of crew booking lobbies and running rooms should be improved as per

existing instructions, to ensure proper quality of rest.

17. The details of local modification carried out by shed must be available in loco log

book.

18. The copy of SOB must be sent to adjoining lobby of division also.

19. Crews availing periodic rest of 22/30 hours and completing their rest after 7 PM

should be booked after 6 AM in the morning next day.

20. With the signaling and interlocking being upgraded every month, the driver is

supposed to refresh his knowledge at rapid intervals. Most of the times the

changes are not even communicated to the driver. Signaling wing should be made



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responsible to advise changes and to issue signal location booklets periodically

along with the WTT.

21. The SLI must counsel LPs to be aware of such signals and arrows should be

provided on all signals in major yards.

22. In semaphore signals the drivers see the light at night but ignore the arm, if the

roundel is broken the red signal can be mistaken to be yellow.

23. SLI,s should counsel LPs and monitor that they should take proper rest at

headquarters and in Running Rooms.

24. Annual review and timely Indents should be sent by the divisions to fill up

vacancies.

25. Feed back should be conveyed to running staff on highlighted abnormalities. It

should also be ensured that running staff issues pertaining to personnel/accounts

are addressed on priority by the welfare inspector.

26. LIs are made responsible to pinpoint suspected medically/mentally unfit staff.

Based on their feedback, running staff should be sent for special medical

examination.

27. The main job of the driver is to drive the train safely and he should not be

burdened with extraneous jobs. Guard being the in charge of train is made

primarily responsible for these duties. He can take the help of ALP, if required.

28. Running staff should be provided with railway accommodation near their

headquarters as per their entitlement on out of turn basis.

29. SPAD cases usually occur when driver stops for prolonged periods en-route and

starts. Therefore, crew should be kept engaged and well informed during such

period by the station/control staff.

30. The public riding on the locomotive is a law and order problem and GRP needs to

tackle it as it affects the driver’s performance.

31. CUG phone records to be analyzed and usage to be checked during run as ALP,s

are misusing phones to hear music or call friends.

32. As far as possible Hindi or the regional language to be used in all circulars so that

drivers can understand better. SLI’s should explain circular to LP’s in their

regional language.

33. ‘A’ category pilots should be monitored at least once in three months, ‘B’

category once in two months and ‘C’ category once in a month by the nominated

loco inspector.

6.2 AFTER REACHING CAB

1. Check for all safety equipments, proper working of head light, flasher/ blinker

light, marker light and tail light.

2. Note the defects and isolations of your loco/ EMU log book & inform to

LPC/TLC.

3. ALP & LP should check the working of VCD.

4. ALP & LP should be counseled to avoid unwarranted pressing of VCD

acknowledgement button.

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6. LP, s/ALP, s before starting from shed/ siding, conduct brake continuity test.

7. Loco pilot should conduct BCT, and ensure possession of valid BPC after taking

charge of train.

8. Ensure functioning of brake system as per procedure and loco pilot to ensure

adequate MR, BP and FP pressure.

6.3 BEFORE STARTING

1. Ensure that correct starting signal pertaining to your line is properly taken OFF.

2. Loco pilot should follow rigidly SWBS (Signal OFF, Whistle, Exchange Bell

code and Start).

3. Loco pilot should exchange alright hand signal with guard/ station staff after

confirming the correct signal aspect by him.

4. A loco pilot shall not start his train from a station without proper authority to

proceed. Before starting the trains he shall satisfy himself that all correct fix

signals and, where necessary hand signal are given & the line before him clear of

visible obstruction and the guard has given the signal to start.

5. Do not insert/ operate reserver lever till the signal is taken OFF.

6. Accelerate gradually for smooth starting of your train.

7. Obey the correct aspect of your signal and immediately act on it.

8. The battery life of walkie-talkie battery is one year as per Rly Bd. Latter

No2010/tech/11(3)/1 dt 19.08.2010

9. Working of all safety items in the locomotives should be ensured before

dispatching from the shed.

6.4 AFTER STARTING

1. Loco pilot should conduct brake feel test immediately after starting and loco

pilot should also conduct brake feel test while starting from yard/ terminals and

brake power test at first opportunity in first block section.

2. If brake power is unsatisfactory it is required to regulate the speed of train

accordingly.

3. Loco pilot and ALP should call out the correct aspect of signals loudly.

4. Always keep your train under perfect control and keep a sharp look out for correct

signals pertaining to your line and reduce speed proportionately accordingly to

signal aspects. Do not assume.

5. If the signal speed is ‘Red’ bring the train to dead stop before the ‘Red’ signal,

except where EMU Halt board or Engine Halt Board is close to signal when the

signal is ‘ON’. Train shall start with proper written authority or permissive board

on signal.

6. Observe the signal aspect until the train has passed.

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8. Avoid over speeding & over confidence.

9. LP & ALP should be counseled on the use of mobile phone and alcohol policy.

10. LP & ALP control the speed while negotiating speed sensing device avoid catch

siding.

11. Do not leave the locomotive unmanned after taking overcharge.

12. Proper procedure to be adopted for changing of locomotive cab in a yard line/

stabling siding shall be ensured.

13. Authority to proceed on walkie-talkie is not permitted.

14. ALP’s need to be counseled for applying emergency brakes by opening RS valve

quickly in case they find lack of alertness on the part of loco pilot while

approaching signals.

15. In case of failure of locomotive on gradient section the train protection as per G

& SR must be ensured.

16. Do not discuss personal problem during work.

17. Do not discuss during train operation.

18. Bind-up luggage after completion of journey

6.5 PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID PLATFORM OVERSHOOTING

1. Loco pilots/ motorman should ensure the availability of prescribed brake power

percentage in their train.

2. Always keep working time table open & ensure the proper stoppage of train at

every halts as per WTT.

3. Motorman should conduct brake feel test and also loco pilots test at first

opportunity.

4. Keep in mind the load of your train for controlling the speed and making

appropriate halts.

5. Ensure the train is not in fully released condition while approaching EMU halt

board/ engine halt board, but always keep your train in braked condition with the

help of brake controller LAP position.

6. While rolling into platform always keep your train under your perfect control for

stopping without jerk.

7. Keep a sharp look for EMU halt board /engine halt board.

8. Wallkie-Talkies have replaced flags for piloting in the yards. Running staff is

pressurized to perform shunting on walkie-talkie this unsafe practice to be

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CHAPTER 7

CAMTECH RECOMMENDATIONS ON UP KEEP OF LOBBY

1. Since the activity of lobby reception is being outsourced therefore to instill feeling of

serving better following display is proposed at Crew Booking.

2. To keep watch on unauthorized person and record activities of crew before sign on at CMS

they are going through breath analyzer. So CCTV (Close Circuit Television) system may

be provided at suitable place at lobby.

Similarly smoke detector may also be provided to avoid fire incident.

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4. Computer may be provided at Crew Controller with

internet connection to locate exact position of train.

This will also reduce the work load at TLC/Power

controller.

5. Adequate communication facilities railway phones

as well as DOT phones shall be provided for

communication.

6. Daily ‘AAJ KA VICHAR’ ‘vkt dk fopkj ’ may be written on board which is to be kept

at reception for encouragement of running crew.

7. Complain box may be kept at suitable place at lobby. The same should be checked by the

lobby in-charge and Senior Welfare Inspectors (SWI) for take care of grievances of loco

running staff as per Rly Bds letter No.E (W)/2009/WE/5/8, dt.23.10.09).

8. Drinking water facilities RO system/ Aqua Guard and

Water cooler should be provided.

i. Reverse Osmosis (RO) system is a process of

physical separation of dissolved solids and

minerals present in water. This technology uses the

principle of osmosis, wherein the mineral

concentration of raw water is reduced by applying

high pressure through a semi-permeable

membrane. The Quality of purified water

produced by Reverse Osmosis process is roughly a

constant percentage of the feed water i.e. it reduces

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Following care should be taken while selecting RO system:

a. It should be RO with UV.

b. It should be of industrial grade.

c. Necessary AMC should also be processed in time.

d. It should be used only if the TDS of water is on higher side. Many make of RO

system has got inbuilt controller which bypasses the function of membrane, if

TDS of water is low. Thus making function of membrane defunct & only UV

purification is made.

ii. Aqua Guard and Water cooler should be provided on

the basis of number of users per day

9. Many of the crew is diabetic therefore provision of sugar free

tea/coffee vending machine/ small canteen may be provided at

lobby similar to Nagpur Division Central Railway.

10. Emergency first aid box may be provided at lobby.

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11. Lobby should be constructed as possible as middle of the station building for

convenience of crew and shifting of line box by box boy.



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12. Civil authorities should be approached for removing the liquor shop

near the lobby.

13. The number of female crew is also increasing day by day therefore suitable facilities

lavatory/toilets may be planed attached with rest room. Lavatory floor should be lower

than other floor surface to avoid water entry outside bathroom.

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14. Glazed tiles should be fitted on walls and anti-skid type on

floor of lavatory.

15. Dust bin may be kept in bathroom/Toilet

to dispose waste etc.

16. Auto flush sensor may be provided in urinals

to avoid bad odor.

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17. Exhaust fan may be provided in toilet & bathroom.

18. Upkeep and maintenance of crew lobbies including sanitation may be contracted out.

19. 24 - hours running water supply should be ensured.

20. Door mats and curtain shall be

provided at the entrance of lobby,

rest room and toilet.

21. Many products are available in the market with brand thermocool and similar which

blocks the transfer of heat inwards while applied on roofs. Same may be applied on the

roof of the lobby to keep the same cool during summer.

22. A separate cash imprest of Rs. 25000/- should be maintained with the officer in-charge of

crew lobby for petty repairs (engineering/ electrical etc) and replacement of fittings.

23. Suitable DG Set/ Inverter shall be provided to ensure continuous electric supply to lobby.

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24. Centralized Cooling/ Air condition system may be available in lobby.

25. False ceiling with energy saving light may be provided in lobby.

26. Before sign ‘ON’/’OFF’ on CMS, breath analyzer test is compulsory and also sign in

register by all crew.

27. The CMS machine should be provided at all

lobbies of Indian Railways. The

comprehensive maintenance should be

made.



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28. i. Breathe analyzer machine to be

calibrated daily by lobby in-

charge and result shall be entered

in register and counter signed by

concerned officer.

ii. Breathalyzer calibration and

repairs powers should be with

Sr.DME/Sr.DEE in SOP

with sufficient amount.

29. Breath analyzer test with bio metric system

may be provided.

30. Live CCTV coverage should be made via rail net.

31. Live CCTV monitoring of lobbies

should be made at divisional office.

32. Water bottles shall be provide to carry water while sign

‘ON’ duty to Loco pilot & Asst. Loco pilot as per

Rly.Bd’s letter No.2003/M(L)/ 165/ 5, dt.26.12.06.



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33. “AAPKI YATRA SURAKSHIT TATHA SAFAL

HO” board shall be display on exit gate while

crew is going on train.

34. Pass, PTO, leave application forms, complain related to engineering and electrical deptt.

of crew may be dropped in drop box which should be kept at appropriate place. The key

of box shall be kept with CCOR

35. CTR box shall be provided

36. Notice board shall be provided to display any notice/important instructions.

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38. “MAN OF THE WEEK” to be

mentioned to motivate of crew/staff.

39. a. Walkie-Talkie battery shall be replaced/changed every year as per Rly Bd. Latter

No2010/tech/11(3)/1 dt 19.08.2010

b. i. Walkie-Talkie shall be issued to each loco pilot and guard and CUG

phones shall be issued to each running staff.

ii. All the loco pilots and guards shall charge their walkie- talkie battery full

before coming duty.

iii. The following are the various indications displayed by LED indication on

the charger. It indicates the battery condition.

Detail instructions can be see bottom of the charger.

40. Separate charging, repairing and issuing cell shall

be provided for VHF set (Walkie- Talkie).



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41. Two adjacent sides control phone socket shall be

provided at lobby for testing the emergency phone.

42. Rack shall be provided in a separate room to keep

personnel bag/briefcase for easy working.

43. Spare line box may be kept at lobby.

44. Loco pilot and guard booking should be made at

one counter.

45. Lobby in-charge room, office, storeroom etc. shall be attached to lobby for easy working.



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46. Easy chair should be provided in rest room.

47. Loco inspector

counseling room

should be provided in

lobby. Family video

encouragement,

spiritual power of

meditation, Yoga,

Technical video/CD

should be available in

addition to regular

counseling.

48. Kiosk Gyan Kasouti, WAG-9 and three phase locomotive training and troubleshooting

system shall be provided in counseling room upgrade crew knowledge.

49. Simulator should be provided in every division

to hone LPs train handling skills and for

assessing their reflexes.

50. LI’s must interact with drivers and with their family so that they are aware of their

problems and assist in addressing them through counseling or with the help of Divisional

officers.



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51. Train position display and train announcement system should be provided in waiting

room /rest room so that crew can go in time on train. The goods train position should be

announced by ‘ON DUTY’ ASM through mike which will be transmitted in waiting

room /rest room.

52. i. Continuous safety, motivation slogan

should be display on LED TV screen at

waiting room /rest room

ii. Trouble shooting/Safety circulars/SOB etc.

should be displayed through LED TV with

attached PC exclusively.

53. A board shall be displayed in lobby

with list of staff wearing spectacles.

54. A board shall be displayed in

lobby with list of PME and

refresher course.



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55. Caution order should be displayed on LED/digital board of different colour and should

regular update.

56. Gradient chart, speed restriction, curves and restricted signals should be displayed on

board.

57. Last issued letter numbers should be displayed on LED board of

i. Last general & subsidiary rules correction slip, safety instruction.

ii. Last accident manual correction slip.

iii. Last Loco Pilot instructions.

iv. Last Loco Pilot letters

i. Last safety circular ( division)

ii. Last safety circular ( bulletin)



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58. The following item shall be display on board such as particulars of lobby, cadre, sign

ON/OFF per day, detention, crew working beats

59. Key board shall be provided in crew

controller office and key of this board

shall be kept with in- charge of lobby.

60. Important code and manual shall be kept in separate board.

61. Vehicle parking for lobby staff should be provided with security guard.

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63. All lobbies/crew changing points to be connected with CMS for 100% CMS.

64. The CMS operator/data entry operator post to be created or to be outsourced.

65. Crew controller should be from loco pilot category only, Medical unfit loco pilot posted

as crew controller should also to be selected in screening.

66. It is observed that the reflexes slow down as the running staff grows older. The age

impact is visible especially in the category of running staff 50 years and above.

Possibility may be explored to create a policy to provide flexibilities to the Zonal

Railways for adjusting LPs above 55 years of age as Guards/TTEs/Shunters, CC/PRC

with full pay protection.

67. As per Board’s letter No.88/W/5/12 dated 29.1.93 medical standards of A-1 category

were revised. This letter lays down interalia that at the time of entrance and during PME

mental condition/reactions of the candidates is to be assessed. However, in absence of

standard test batteries or equipments like simulators, it is not being done. In addition, LIs

cited cases of running staff being given fitness during PME whereas according to CLIs,

they are mentally not fit for train running. Therefore, medical standards need to be

reviewed with respect to medical standards for commercial Pilots. Testing to detect use

of psychtropic drugs/substances (e.g. illicit drugs etc.) be made part of PME. Further,

Doctors engaged in PME be trained and equipped to assess mental condition/reactions of

the running staff during PME.

68. Recruitment cycle of running staff presently exceeds 3 years after the indent is placed on

RRB, this need to be curtailed to around 1 year.

69. The present policy guidelines for running staff to seek voluntary retirement are quite

restrictive as well as are not being implemented in letter and spirit over the Zonal

Railways. These guidelines must be reviewed and should be applicable to running staff

beyond 50 years.

70. Crews are moving spare frequently to cater to imbalance in traffic pattern. Therefore,

certain seats need to be kept reserved for crews moving spare to avoid exhaustion during

spare running.

71. Fire fighting practical training may be given to all

lobby staff including staff of contractor. They must be

told that whenever the operation of fire extinguisher is

carried out the pipe of the same should be hold tightly

and head should be backward away from the body.



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72. Automatic cut off sensor may be provided to save electrical energy.

73. Lobby building may be decorated with greenery.

74. Muddy water spills over when plants are watered. Planter may be kept in steel body

case/tray at the entrance/corridor of the lobby.

75. Aquarium may be kept at rest

room/suitable place

76. Fly proof mesh to window and doors must be provided in

lobby.



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77. If the conventional dust bin gets damaged frequently, covered durable dustbins may be

kept in restroom/lobby in charge room as well as in common places.

78. Smoking should be strictly prohibited in the campus of

lobby.

79. There should be display of motivation/safety/ energy conservation/ enhance natural

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80. There should be display of Safety/Working /Train operation instructions.



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CHAPTER 8

RECOMMENDED FACILITIES/ INFRASTRUCTURE FOR LOBBY

GENERAL MANAGEMENT


1. ISO Certification ISO 9001: 2008 for Quality Management System

2. Planter Seasonal flower and show plant may be planted.

3. Provision of

Complaint/Suggestion

book

i. Complaint/suggestion book shall be kept at reception.

ii. All complaints & suggestions shall be closely monitored & rectified regularly.

iii. Prompt action & feedback shall be taken regularly.

4. Pest Control i. Pest-o-flash units shall be provided regularly for

effective control of insects.

ii. The pest control operators/contractors shall be required

to use only those chemicals/pesticides that have been

approved for the household purpose by “Central

Insecticides Board and Registration Committee” under

the provision of Insecticides Rules 1971 framed under

Insecticides Act 1968.

iii. For prevention of pest control Railway Board’s letter

of even No.2000/M ©/141/7Vol.IV dt.21.12.2012 may

be referred.

5. Availability of imprest

and its recoupment

i. The officer in-charge of the lobby and its supervisor

should be liberally empowered.

ii. A cash imprest of Rs. 25,000/- should be provided with

the officer in- charge of the lobby for petty engineering

repairs and replacement of electrical fittings.

iii. Imprest should be recouped quickly.

6. Allocation head A separate head should exist for booking all lobby

expenses under one head

7. Strength of lobby staff/

vacancy (sanctioned

staff as per

requirement)

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GENERAL MANAGEMENT


8. At reception / Booking

counter

i. Necessary comfort may be provided at reception of

lobby.

ii. Computer with Rail net & internet connection may be

provided at reception and also in the office of

supervisor room to check occupancy and exact

position of train.

iii. Walki-Talki charging point should be at reception.

iv. Points to prevent SPAD should be at reception.

v. Jhoomer lights may be provided at reception hall.

vi. Planter may be kept in steel body case/tray at the

reception/ entrance/corridor.

vii. Aquarium may be kept at reception.

viii. Cooler may be provided at reception hall.

ix. Daily ‘AAJ KA VICHAR’ ‘vkt dk fopkj’ may be

written.

x. To keep watch on unauthorized person, one CCTV

(Close Circuit Television) system may be provided at

reception. Similarly smoke detector may also be

provided to avoid fire incident.

xi. To instill feeling of serving better

following may be display is proposed at reception.

a. Serve with a smile

b. vfrfFk nsoks Hko ATITHI DEVO BHAVA

xii. Wall clock should be provided at reception.

xiii. First aid box may be provided

9. Staff in proper uniform

with identity card

All lobby staff should wear proper uniform and identity

cards with laminated photographs and other particulars.

10. Noise pollution control Door closer should be provided for closing the door.

11. Drinking water Drinking water facilities RO/Aqua Guard and water cooler

should be provided.

12. Vending Machine Sugar free tea/coffee machine/ small canteen may be

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ENGINEERING, ELECTRICAL AND GENERAL INFRASTRUCTURE


1. Power back up i. Suitable power back up shall be provided as per

requirement so as to ensure continuous electric supply

to lobby.

2. Colour and white wash

and regular

engineering

maintenance

i. Annual colour wash shall be done for lobby.

ii. Quarterly white wash shall be done for bath room,

lavatory, urinals.

iii. Periodical white washing and regular engineering

maintenance shall be ensured to keep the lobby in

good condition

3. Electrical wiring and

proper maintenance

i. Electrical wiring shall be checked periodically and

regular attention shall be given to light and fan points

and other electrical fittings/equipment for their proper

functioning.

ii. Thermostat functioning of gyser should be checked at

regular interval to avoid any unusual like bursting of

the same, if provided.

iii. MCB should be checked for proper functioning.

4. Proper illumination

level

i. Sufficient illumination level shall be ensured in all

areas of lobby.

ii. Automatic cut off sensor may be provided to save

electrical energy.

5. Communication

facilities - railway and

DOT phones

Both Railway & DOT communication facilities shall be available.

LOBBY AND REST ROOM

1. Size of lobby Size of lobby shall be provided as per crew requirement

2. Rest room attached

with lobby

Size of rest room shall be provided as per crew requirement

3. Chair and easy chair Chair and easy chair shall be provided

4. Drinking Water One water purifier (Aqua Guard or similar) with AMC

for all type of lobbies

One water cooler with AMC

5. Centralized Cooling/

Air condition system

Centralized Cooling/ Air condition system for lobby shall be

provided

8. Door mat

Door mats shall be provided at each and every door as per

requirement.

9.

Door and window

curtains

i. Curtains should be of dark color and should match

with interiors.

ii. Curtain should be thick cotton cloth of pleasing

colour.

iii. Sun control black film on every window may be

provided to prevent ingress of direct sun light.

10. Mosquito repellant Rest room shall be provided mosquito repellant

11. Windows & Doors

i. Wire mesh should be fitted on window.

ii. Door should be Panel type.

12. TV Sets /Train position

display

i. Train position display and train announcement system

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TOILETS AND BATH ROOM


1. Bath room i. Bathroom floor should be lower than other floor surface

to avoid water entry outside bathroom.

ii. Good quality shower may be provided in bath rooms

which give pleasure while bathing.

iii. Fresh air fan may be provided in toilet & bathroom.

2. Lavatory i. Flush type

Both Indian (squatting) type and western type to be

provided.

ii. Dust bin may be kept in toilet to dispose waste etc.

3. Urinals Auto flush sensor may be provided in urinals to avoid bad odor.

4. Floor i. Antiskid tiles on floor.

ii. Granite tiles on walls up to 4’6”.

5. Wash basins & mirrors Wash basins & mirrors shall be provided.

6. Water supply 24-hours water supply should be available.

7. Sanitation Sanitation shall be contracted.

8. Solar water heater Solar water heater should be provided.

9. General arrangement i. The complete toilet area should be tiled with antiskid

tiles.

ii. Interior walls of lavatories and closets to be of granite

tiles to a minimum height of 4’6”. Floor to be of

antiskid tiles.

iii. Deodorant tablets must be provided in the lavatory.

iv. Soap dish holders in sufficient nos.

v. Liquid soap dispensers should be available with every

wash basins.

vi. Bath rooms soap dispensers should be available with

every wash basins

vii. Emergency water tanks.

10. Cleanliness i. Material required for sanitary staff should be provided

as per requirement.

ii. Daily cleaning should be done

11. Fresh air fan Fresh air fan may be provided in toilet & bathroom.

12. Drainage Provision and repairs of drains and regular cleaning of

drains.

SAFETY AND SECURITY

1. Pucca pathway and

illumination from

lobby to running room

i. Pucca pathway should be made lobby to running room.

ii. Sufficient illumination should be made from lobby to

running room.

2. Fire protection system i. Adequate number of fire extinguishers shall be

provided.

ii. Ensure availability of round bottom fire buckets filled

with sand & water.

3. First aid box

i. First aid box shall be well equipped with necessary

medicines.

ii. Medicines shall be checked periodically for expiry

4. Boundary wall/ fencing Lobby should have proper boundary wall/fencing.

5. Security Round the clock security should be available.



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MISCELLANEOUS

1. Lost item A box with name “Return Gift Box” to return the lost item of

crew may be kept at reception.

2. Coir mat Coir mat may be provided in corridor and wall for cooling of

running room.

4. Display of important

mobile & DOT

number

Important DOT or mobile phone numbers should be

displayed at appropriate places.

5. Female crew Since the numbers of female crew are increasing therefore

suitable facilities may be made.

6. Diabetic crew Many of the crew is diabetic therefore provision of sugar free

tea/coffee vending machine/ small canteen may be provided at

lobby.

7. Vehicle parking Vehicle parking should be provided for lobby staff with

security guard.

8. Thermocool Many products are available in the market with brand

thermocool and similar which blocks the transfer of heat

inwards if applied on roofs. Same may be applied on the roof

of the running room to keep the it cool during summer.

9. Closing of liquor

shop

Civil authorities should be approached for removing the liquor

shop near the lobby.

10. Auto sensor in urinals Auto flush sensor may be provided in urinals to avoid bad

odor.

11. Cow catcher Cow catcher may be provided at main entrance to avoid entry

of animals in the campus of running room. Suitable chemical

may be sprayed under cow catcher to block/re-growth of

vegetation.

12. Industrial vacuum

cleaner

Industrial vacuum cleaner may be made available for cleaning

of carpet.

13. Smoking Smoking should be strictly prohibited in the campus of lobby.

14. Training of contractor

staff

Contractor staff needs training on customer behavior before

deploying on lobby.

15. Combined line box Combined line box may be provided for coaching and goods

drivers in their divisions.

16. Gyan Kasauti Self learning system & audio tape ( Gyan Kasauti etc) should

be provided.

17. Display of instruction

boards

There should be display of Safety/Working /Train operation

instructions boards.

18. Simulator Simulator should be provided.

Senior welfare

Inspectors (SWI) for

LP&ALPs

Nomination of Senior welfare inspectors (SWI) shall be

provided.

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CHAPTER 9

FORMAT FOR LOCO INSPECTOR DIARY

The format for the diary of Chief Loco Inspector is furnishing below. This diary should

be supplied to all loco in-charges every year.

PERSONAL BIO DATA OF LOCO INSPECTOR

Name : PME Due date :

Date of birth : Refresher Due date :

Date of Appt. : Blood group :

As asst. Driver : Phone No.(i) Rly :

Edu. Qualification : (ii) BSNL :

P.F. Account No. : (iii) Mobile :

Present grade : Address

Date of Promotion as CLI : (i) Present :

Contact no. in case of

emergency

: (ii) Permanent :

DETAILS OF TRAINING/ SAFETY CAMP/ SEMINAR

Duration Place Name of training/ Topics Remarks

FORWARD PLANNER

Date Date

01 01

02 02

INSTRUCTIONS FROM OFFICERS

Date Instruction Action taken

MEETING WITH POWER OFFICERS/OTHER OFFICER

Date Place and Time The outcome of meeting and decision taken

TRAINING / SEMINAR ATTENDED BY LI

Duration Place Name Of Training / Topics Remarks

LIST OF NOMINATED CREW

S.No Name of Crew &

Designation

Cat & since

( Date)

Assigned to LI

from ( Date)

Page No.

Bio- Deta Monitoring



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BIO DATA OF NOMINATED LOCO PILOT/MOTORMAN/LP (Shunting)

Name of LP

Designation/ HQ

Category

(Review date)

RAI

Date of Birth

Contact no. in case of

emergency

Date of Appointment as:

Date of

Promotion/competency

ALP

LP(S)

LP(G)

M/Man

LP(P)

LP(Ghat)

LP(M)

Ed. Qualification

Blood group

Psycho test

ALP

LP

Super Psycho test

PME Due

Safety Camp

Road Learning

Section

Detonators Man year

Competency of loco

Date of Training

ACT

(Initial)

MLD

Course

Refresher

DTC

Simulator

Others

Habits

DAR cases

Awards

Address

Pay scale

PF No.



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SC/ ST/ OBC

Family particulars

Mobile No.

BSNL phone

MONITORING HISTORY OF LOCO PILOT/MOTOEMEN/LP (SHUNTING)

Name

and

category

Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec

Due Done

Due Done

OUTCOME OF MONITORING/COUNSELLING OF NOMINATED LOCO PILOT/

MOTORMEN/ LP (Shunting)

Name : Designation: Cat.:

Date Train No./ Loco No. Section Feedback of last

counseling

Counseled

about

Observation over

performance of

crew

Signature

MONTHLY OVERDUE FIGURE OF NOMINATED LOCO PILOTS

Mo

nth

C

ateg

ory

No. of

Nominat

ed Loco Pilot

No. of

due in

the

reported month

Previous

month

backlog

Total due

Done in

reported

month

Due at

the end

of

reported month

Total

monitoring

in current

year upto ------------

Remarks

for

overdue

Jan A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C

LPP

LPG

Feb LPM

LPP

LPG

Mar LPM

LPP

LPG

Apr LPM

LPP

LPG

May LPM

LPP

LPG

Jun LPM

LPP

LPG



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STATISTICAL FIGURE (26 TO 25 OF EVERY MONTH) MONITORING/ INSPECTION AT A

GLANCE

Month

No.

of

Movem

ent

Tota

l

Act

ual

Km

s

Day

Nig

ht

Tota

l

R/R

oom

Lobby

Tri

p S

hed

Sur

Insp

Sur

Alc

o T

est

Bra

ke

test

No o

f day

s on l

ine

Wit

h N

LP

UU

O

Punct

Gai

n

VIP

move

T/s

h.

Cam

p

On C

og

On G

oods

NL

P

Oth

er

NL

P

Oth

er

Cog

Gds

D

N

D

N

Jan

Tar

ge

t

Ach

v

Feb

Tar

ge

t

Ach

v

Mar

Tar

ge

t

Ach

v

Apr

Tar

ge

t

Ach

v

May

Tar

ge

t

Ach

v

Jun

Tar

get

Ach

v



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INSTRUCTION/CIRCULAR/CHALAK-Patra

Sl No. Date Instruction no./Circular no. Subject

TRO SAFETY DRIVES

No. Date of Issue Subject

SAFETY BRANCH SAFETY DRIVES

No. Date of Issue Subject

SURPRISE CHECKS/AMBUSH CHECKS/MOCK DRILL

Date Place and Time Crew Detail Irregularities Noticed Action Taken

ALCOHOLISM REPORT, GOOD/BAD WORK/AWARS BY NOMINATED PILOTS

Name Type of Awards/Punishment Date Loco No.

Train No.

Section Remarks

OTHER THAN MANDATORY TRAINING OF NOMINATED LOCO PILOTS AT DTC/ELS

Name Period Reasons for

directing to training

Subject

covered

Interview

with

Result

From To

REVIEW OF SAFETY CATEGORY OF NOMINATED LOCO PILOT/LP ( Shunting)

Sr.No

.

Name Date of

review

Marks

obtained

Cat Date of

review

Marks

obtained

Cat

REVIEW OF RAI OF NOMINATED LOCO PILOT

Sr.No

.

Name Cat RAI Date of

review

Marks Remarks

Note: To be reviewed as per formula of RAI every two years



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LIST OF ALCOHOLIC PRONE STAFF

Sr.No. Driver’s Name Designation HQ Category Name of NLI

ALCOHOLIC STAFF SURPRISE CHECK

Sr.No

.

Date Train No

Loco No

Name Place and Time Observations Action taken

DAR ACTION AGAINST NOMINATED LOCO PILOTS

Name of staff SF11/ SF5 Brief charges Penalty

LAPSES OF OTHER THAN NOMINATED LOCO PILOTS

Date Train No.

Loco No.

Place and Time Crew Detail Irregularities

Noticed

Action taken

DAR ENQUIRY DETAILS

Case file

No.

Date of

taking over

Date of

handing over

Name of

staff

Enquiry conducted Remarks

Date Place



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PERFORMANCE REVIEW SHEET FOR DTC TRAINING

Name : Designation :

HQ : Cat :

Sr.

No.

Topic of Practical Trouble shooting

and demonstration

Assessment

Date Date

Before After Before After

1. Impossible to close DJ

1.1 Q118 is not picking up

1.2 Q45 is not picking up

1.3 Q 44 is not energizing

2. DJ not maintaining

2.1 Tripped after 5.6 seconds

2.2 Tripped after closing BLVMT

2.3 Tripped after 1st Notch

2.4 Tripped after 6th Notch

3. Progression/ Regression circuit

3.1 MP/EEC not responding

3.2 Regression on 1st notch with/

without LSP

4. Auxiliary control circuit

4.1 All EMC not picking up.

4.2 Particular EMC not picking up

4.3 CCA melting

5. Battery charging circuit

6. Pilot lamp circuit

6.1 LSCHBA not extinguishing

6.2 LSB not extinguishing

7. Pneumatic Trouble

7.1 ER pressure not build up

7.2 Panto not raising

7.3 MR not build up

7.4 BP/BC not applying/releasing

7.5 Vacuum not creating

8. Total loss of tractive effort

9. 1. Manual operation of SMGR

2. Checking whether OHE is having

power supply or not.

3. Wedging of three phase contactors.



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Sr.

No.

Topic of Practical Trouble shooting

and demonstration

Assessment

Date Date

Before After Before After

4. Wedging of Q118 Relay

5. Manual operation of Q44 Relay

6. Manual operation of REV. & CTF

by opening HTHT compartment

7. Checking whether exhauster are

working and creating adequate

vacuum by seeing the PVs exhaust

pipe and leak test.

8. Checking whether loco train pipe is

free of obstruction.

9. Proper fixing and replacement of

HRC fuses.

10. Repercussion of overshooting of

master controls.

11. Separation of wedged contactors/

reversor.

12. Isolation of EP valves.

13. Checking of batteries.

14. Manual operation and wedging of

VEPT/VER.

15. Isolation of VESA/ Sanders cock.

16. Isolation of loco brakes by Paddle

switch.

17. Isolation of QOP/QOA/HOBA

18. Application of emergency brake by

LP & ALP.

19. Isolation of T/Ms.

20. Operation of CBC & its pin.

21. Dummying of CP safety valves.

22. Trouble shooting of brake binding

23. Measurement of flat tyre.

24. Isolation of Air dryer.

25. Look round of HTC after N/S

26. Main and stand bye switches for

DC/DC converter of twin beam

H/L and flasher unit of LED type

flasher light.



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SEASONAL PRECAUTIONS

A few essential precautions required to be taken prior to the commencement of the

monsoon, pre-summer season and pre-winter season are listed below. Local instructions may be

issued to supplement these lists as required.

i. The Pre-Monsoon Precautions:

a) Test the water-tightness of loco/EMU body including roof by means of a high

pressure water jet and seal all leakage points. (It must be ensured that the loco /

EMU is well away from live OHE to prevent the water jet coming into contact

with live wires.

b) After the first rain the loco /EMU should be inspected thoroughly to detect and

attend to leakage points. Special attention should be paid to the following water

leakage points:

i) Body joints

ii) Joints of the mounting bases of the roof equipment.

iii) Joints of marker lights.

iv) Joints of look-out glasses and side glasses.

v) Door gaskets.

vi) Sand-box joints.

vii) Roof gaskets.

viii) Head light gaskets

c) The wind-screen wipers should be tested and attended to.

d) Roof joints with super-structure-roof gasket should be in good fettle.

e) Joints of side body filter with super structure.

f) Ensure cleanliness of roof gutter.

g) Proper functioning of sanders should be ensured.

ii. The Pre-Summer Precautions:

a) Clean all filters and check depression with a water manometer to ensure that the

cleaning has been thoroughly done.

b) The loco interior should be thoroughly cleaned of any accumulation of oil and

dust.

c) Axle boxes should be thoroughly examined.

d) Drivers must be alerted to feel the axle boxes as often as possible.

e) Fans in the driver's cabs should be attended to.

f) Relay covers are properly provided and sealed to avoid ingress of dust.



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iii. The Pre-Winter Precautions:

a) Heaters: It should be ensured that all the four cab heaters are in working

order

b) Window Shutters: The window shutter sealing gaskets should be checked and made

air tight.

c) Doors: Ensure that cab doors and corridor doors locking handles are in

working order. The door sealing gaskets should be held tight in

the position.

d) Cab Ventilators: Ventilator cover sealing should be perfect.

e) TFP: Main power transformer and Tap changer breather silica- gel

condition should be checked and replaced if necessary. Oil levels

in TFP & GR to be checked and oil tested for DE.

f) Oil Baths: Main compressor and exhauster’s oil baths should be checked

and oil replaced necessary.

g) Sanders: Sand boxes should be checked, wet sand removed and dry sand

filled.

h) Traction Motors: TM inspection cover sealing gaskets should be checked to ensure

that there is no air leakage

i) Pantograph: The servomotor of pantographs should be drained off and

regrease . Roof and panto insulators should be applied wit h a

coat of silicone grease.

j) SMGR: Tap changer servomotor cylinders should be cleaned and

regrease.

k) Battery: Terminals should be checked for sulphation, cleaned and

petroleum Jelly applied on the terminals.

l) Brake cylinder: Adjustment should be carried out and regreasing done.

Important Item to be Demonstrated to and Got Performed From L/Ps and ALP,s

1. Manual operation of SMGR.

2. Checking whether OHE is having power supply or not.

3. Wedging of three phase contactors.

4. Wedging of Q118 Relay.

5. Manual operation of Q- 44 Relay.

6. Manual operation of REV & CTF by opening HT compartment.

7. Checking whether Exhauster are working and creating adequate vacuum by

seeing the PVs exhaust pipe and leak test.

8. Check whether loco train pipe is free of obstruction.

9. Proper fixing and replacement of HRC fuses.

10. Repercussion of over shooting of master controls.

11. Separation of wedged contactors/ reverser.

12. Isolation of EP valves.



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13. Checking of batteries.

14. Manual operation and wedging of VEPT/VER.

15. Isolation of VESA/Sanders cock.

16. Isolation of loco brakes by Paddle switch.

17. Isolation of QOP/QOA/HOBA.

18. Application of emergency brake by LP & ALP.

19. Isolation of T/Ms.

20. Operation of CBC & its pin.

21. Dummying of CP safety valves.

22. Trouble shooting of brake binding.

23. Measurement of flat tyre.

24. Isolation of Air Dryer.

25. Procedure of passing N/S in C/O zone.

26. Look round of HTC after N/S.

27. Main and standby switches for DC/DC converter of Twin beam H/L and Flasher

unit of LED type flasher light.

PERSONAL NOTE

*******



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CHAPTER 10

GUARD AND DRIVER CHECK AND POINTS TO AVOID TRAIN PARTING

10.0 THIS CHAPTER MAY BE CIRCULATED TO LPS FOR AWARENESS ON GDR CHECK

Guard and Driver (GDR) Check has been introduced to take care of an eventuality

that the rake, which is to be offered for examination after completion of the loading and

unloading cycle is required to travel for another 300-400 kms before hitting the first

TXR/ JE(C&W) point in the direction of movement.

Examination due should not be avoided by taking trains through bypass routes or through

yards, which are not nominated for examination.

10.1 IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR GUARD, DRIVER AND STATION STAFF

a) It is primary responsibility of the Guard (being in charge of the train) as well as of

the Driver and Station staff for not allowing train running on invalid BPC in

violation of the existing instructions.

b) In case, Guard and Driver notice that BPC is invalid, it should be brought to the

notice of station staff and the train has to be offered for examination at the same

point (if it is a train examination point) or at the first examination point in the

direction of movement after carrying out GDR check.

c) At each loading/unloading point before starting the train, Driver, Guard and station

staff shall ensure that the BPC is valid and follow the instructions as per Railway

Board’s letter no. 2000/safety (A&R)/19/35 of dated 31.07.2001.

IMPORTANT

The train should be subjected to GDR check as per the GDR Checklist.

It is primary responsibility of the Guard as well as of the Driver and Station staff for not allowing train

running on invalid BPC



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10.2 GDR CHECK LIST

Items to be checked by Guard & Driver:

1. Rake integrity is not disturbed by more than 4 VUs.

Only intensively examined wagons given fitness by

train examination staff are attached.

2. All CBCs and Air Hoses are properly coupled and

locked.

3. All angle Cocks should be in open condition.

4. The rear most wagons’ angle cock should be in closed

condition.

5. Empty/Load device’s handle should be in proper

condition.

6. Hand Brakes should be released.

7. There should be no loose fittings/ hanging parts like

push/pull rod, Brake beam, Safety brackets, brake

blocks etc. which may endanger safe running of the

train.

8. Doors of wagon should be closed and locked/ secured.



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9. Any other abnormality noticed, necessary action should be taken. Special

attention should be given to Axle Box Cover Plate, Pull Rod and Control Rod,

SAB, Hand Brake Wheel Rod, Hand Brake Connecting lever, Lever for

empty/load device, AR tank and AR Safety Strap.

10. Guard and Driver shall prepare a memo jointly in triplicate indicating the brake

power and deficiency, if any, and shall append their signatures and both of them

shall retain a copy of the same. Guard should obtain SM/YM’s endorsement on

two copies of joint memo and hand over the third for SM/YM’s record.

11. Continuity of the brake pipe pressure is confirmed through VHF/Whistle code

before starting the train.

10.3 BRAKE POWER CERTIFICATE (BPC) IS VALID, PROVIDED

i). It is issued from the nominated examination point and rake is examined in empty

condition.

ii). The rake integrity is not disturbed by more than 4 VUs. (Only intensively

examined wagons given fitness by train examining supervisor may be allowed to

be attached)

iii). The period of 12 days from the date of issue has not been expired. However, if the

BPC of a loaded premium rakes expires enroute, it shall be permitted 3days grace

period beyond 12 days to avoid examination in loaded condition.

iv). The rake/load is not stabled for more than 24 hours in train examination yards.

v). After each loading/unloading, the rake has been subjected to GDR check as per

the instructions.

vi). It is the primary responsibility of the Guard (being in charge of the train) as well

as of Driver and station staff for not allowing train running on invalid BPC in

violation of the existing instructions.

vii). In case, Guard and Driver notice that BPC is invalid, it should be brought to the

notice of station staff and train has to be offered for examination at the same

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10.4 POINTS TO AVOID TRAIN PARTING

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edy a

t D

river

s D

isp

osa

l

At

ori

gin

atin

g

stat

ion/

stoppag

es

out

of

cours

e. B

efore

sta

rtin

g,

push

bac

k t

he

trai

n

by 2

to 3

met

ers.

This

enab

les

CB

C t

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ock

pro

per

ly.

Reg

ress

notc

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h.

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er ¼

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f th

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ain c

ross

es t

he

hum

p.

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dynam

ic b

rakes

and A

-9 a

s re

quir

ed.

Contr

ol

trai

n w

hil

e en

teri

ng ‘

Tro

ugh’

Such

that

bra

kes

are

rel

ease

d b

y t

he

tim

e 1/4

th

the

trai

n

has

pas

sed

the

low

est

par

t.

If

ther

e is

sp

eed

the

low

est

par

t,

Ensu

re

rele

ase

of

bra

kes

in

re

ar of

trai

n bef

ore

takin

g n

otc

hes

. T

alk t

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uar

d o

n w

alkie

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talk

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o v

erif

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P p

ress

ure

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Kee

p M

P o

n r

equir

ed n

um

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of

notc

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to

kee

p

the

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tion

forc

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ly

const

ant.

A

void

ch

angin

g

notc

h

posi

tion

freq

uen

tly.

Rem

ember

, it

ta

kes

ti

me

for

bra

kes

to

rele

ase

in r

ear.

Aft

er a

dea

d s

top w

ait

for

6

min

ute

s. E

nsu

re B

P pre

ssure

at

5kg/c

m2

and A

FI

at o

rigin

al p

osi

tion,

bef

ore

tak

ing

full

tra

ctio

n c

urr

ent.

Consu

lt guar

d on w

alkie

-tal

kie

to

ver

ify

BP

pre

ssure

.

L

EV

EL

HU

MP

T

RO

UG

H

U

ND

UL

AT

ED

Wh

at

can

cau

se T

rain

Part

ing

WH

ILE

ST

AR

TIN

G

So

met

imes

, pas

sers

-by

who

cross

trac

ks

oper

ate

CB

C

han

dle

s.

Tra

in

par

tin

g

may

occ

ur

short

ly

afte

r

leav

ing s

tati

on

.

FA

LL

ING

G

RA

DIE

NT

S

&

‘HU

MP

’ S

EC

TIO

NS

Su

dd

en re

leas

ing of

notc

hes

ca

use

s

sud

den

b

unch

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trai

n an

d je

rks

may

lea

d t

o t

rain

par

ting.

NE

GO

TIA

TIN

G A

“T

RO

UG

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No

tchin

g u

p

wit

h par

tial

ly re

leas

ed

trai

n b

rak

es m

ay c

ause

tra

in t

o p

art

wh

ile

neg

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atin

g r

aisi

ng p

ort

ion.

UN

DU

LA

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D T

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RA

IN

Fre

qu

ent

changes

in

notc

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ca

use

stre

ss o

n c

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pli

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and m

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trai

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PA

SS

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SIG

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ick

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up

bef

ore

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ain

bra

kes

hav

e re

leas

ed f

ull

y.

May

lea

d

to t

rain

par

tin

g.



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CHAPTER 11

SAMPLE QUESTIONS FOR LOCO PILOTS (Electric Traction) AND IMPORTANT MONITORING AREAS

11.1 QUIZ FOR LOCO PILOTS

Locomotives

1. What will you do if you experience tripping on first notch?

2. What will you do if you experience tripping on 6th notch?

3. What will you do if MP fails on run?

4. What will you do if QOA drops on run?

5. What will you do if QOP drops on run?

6. What will you do if all auxiliaries are not working?

7. What will you do if one of the QRSI relays drops?

8. What will you do if MR safety valve blows continuously?

9. What will you do if CCA fuse blows on closing BLVMT?

10. What will you do if DJ trips on closing BLVMT?

11. What will you do if CCA fuse blows repeatedly?

12. What will you do if Q 30 becomes defective?

13. What will you do if CCPT fuse blows when ZPT placed on 1?

14. What will you do if J-1/ J-2 is jam?

15. What will you do if MP/ ECC both failed?

16. Total loss of tractive effort?

17. Loco brake are not applying/ releasing?

18. BP is not charging?

19. Distributor valve- releasing, isolation, P&G operation?

20. DBR testing, procedure, precautions?

21. Trouble during DBR (Regression on 6th notch & QF ½ relay)

22. Load chart for different locos, section & Ghat section.

23. What will you do if you find that pantograph is not rising?

24. What will you do if DJ is locked?

25. What will you do if you find that both AM/ UM not deviating?

26. How to wedge a contactor and relay?

27. How will you avoid auto regression in microprocessor loco?

28. Sequence of energizing and de energizing the static converter loco?

29. Information of QSIT & QCON & H4.

30. Auto flasher – switching on isolation if malfunctioning.



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31. Use of BPSW.

32. Mica out & metal out- Identification and working of loco.

33. Various types of energy meter and speedometer.

34. Current rating of different locos.

35. How to conserve maximum energy.

36. Action to be taken in case of run over.

37. How to avoid load stalling.

38. How to avoid wheel skidding.

39. How to avoid load parting

40. Working of train in case of Head light failure.

41. Working of train in case of horn failure.

42. Action to be taken in case of flasher light failure.

43. Symptoms of traction motor bearing seizure.

11.2 TRAFFIC/ C&W/ OHE

1. What will you do when you find a stop signal flickering?

2. What will you do when you notice IBS signal defective?

3. How will you proceed when you notice a gate signal at danger?

4. What will you do for passing a starter signal on finding it blank?

5. What will you do for passing an advance starter signal on finding it blank?

6. What will you do for passing home signal when found blank?

7. What will you do for passing a distant signal when found blank?

8. How do you work the train after calling on signal is taken off?

9. During foggy weather for displaying of signals, how are the detonators placed?

10. Can you leave your locomotive unmanned? If yes, under what circumstances?

11. Can you ever work your train from rear driving cab? If yes, under what

circumstances?

12. What wrong may happen if you do not work your loco from the leading driving

cab during different shunting movements?

13. On an air-brake passenger train, in the event of ACP what indications you would

get and what action is to be taken by you?

14. Under what circumstances an Assistant Driver is supposed to use emergency

brake?

15. How will you work the train when both the speedometer fails on your

locomotives?

16. What all safety items you should check before taking charge of loco in shed?

17. What are the various authorities concerning driver?

18. How will you work your train during foggy weather?



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19. What are the driver’s duties in regards to signals?

20. What are the conditions when train cannot proceed on normal speed even though

the signal is green?

21. What are the Drivers duties towards speed?

22. What is the latest instruction for Driver in regard to the working of trains at

Booked/ Maximum permissible speed?

23. What will be your action on experiencing severe lurch/Lurch?

24. Whistle code?

25. When your train gets involved in an accident, what steps you would take for

protection and reporting the same to control?

26. Under what circumstances the flasher light should be used?

27. When you observe the flasher light ON of the incoming train on the adjacent line,

what will you do?

28. What action you will take while working the train when your train bursts a

detonator?

29. Under what circumstances you will use the fuses?

30. Protection of train?

31. What will you do in the event of your train parting?

32. What steps will you take for clearing stabled load from roadside station?

33. What precautions should be taken for working of load from yard examined by

TXR?

34. After attaching the loco with load, what would you check before starting the

train?

35. How to avoid jerk while stopping the train?

36. What precautions you will take while attaching a banker and banking a train?

37. What are the probable causes of over-speeding of train?

38. What is essential from the safety point of view for safe working of train when you

report for duty?

39. What are your responsibilities while approaching manned level crossing gate?

40. What are your responsibilities while approaching unmanned level crossing to

prevent an accident?

41. How do you report the defects observed in signals during the course of run?

42. What will you do if air brake train standing at station having gradient steeper than

1 in 400?

43. What will you do when your vacuum brake train is expected to stop for more than

15 minutes in gradient 1 in 400 or steeper?

44. Under what circumstances emergency phones are to be used?

45. What action is to be taken when you find the emergency phone defective?

46. What specific precautions will you take while performing shunting on down

gradient?



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47. How will you start and stop your train in level/ gradient section?

48. What are the precautions and correct method for stabling of locomotive?

49. What are the precautions and correct procedure for stabling of loco?

50. The loco of coaching train failed in Mid-section, while pushing the train by

assisting engine, the driver passed the signal at danger, What mistake they would

have committed?

51. What precautions are to be taken by Drivers while working train in stormy

weather?

52. What are the probable reasons due to which derailment, collision takes place

while performing shunting in yard?

53. Can your ALP work your train in your guidance? If yes, under what

circumstance?

54. What precautions you should take while attaching a DEAD loco before starting

the load?

55. While working heavy loads on continuous down gradient, driver passed the signal

at Danger what probable mistake he would have committed?

56. What action is to be taken by you in the event of sighting of cattle on track and to

avoid cattle run over?

57. How will you work your train during TSL on double line?

58. How will you work your train during total interruption of communication on

double line?

59. Under what circumstances you can make emergency application of brakes?

60. What will be your action in case of fire on your train?

61. How do you check the brake power of your train while commencing journey from

starting station?

62. On air brake train, In the event of the brakes of the load getting jammed, how do

you release it?

63. What action would you take when you observe drop in pressure during run?

64. What will you check before working a light engine that its brakes do not fail on

run?

65. What is the procedure of checking brake power of your train?

66. When an air brake train/ load are stabled how much time does it take for its

brakes getting released?

67. How do you calculate the percentage of brake power of your train?

68. When should driver test his brake power?

69. Which type of fire extinguishers is provided on electric locomotives? What are

you supposed to check on them for their proper functioning when required?

70. What will happen if you fail to open DJ in Neutral section?

71. What action is to be taken by you when there is an OHE break down on your or

adjacent line?

72. What will you do in case of OHE supply failure for a long duration while working

Air brake train in heavily graded section?

73. What will be your action in case you see an OHE dropper/wire/other parts

hanging?



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11.3 GENERAL KNOWLEDGE:

1. Length of coach

2. Length of Wagon

3. Length of OHE mast

4. Gradient

5. Permanent speed restrictions

6. Sectional speed of trains.

11.4 IMPORTANT MONITORING AREAS

11.4.1 Technical

1. Location of equipments

2. Complete preparation of loco.

3. Inspection of loco on arrival.

4. Traction failure.

5. Auxiliary failure.

6. Rheostatic braking failure.

7. Air brake system.

8. How to fill loco log- book.

9. Checking of traction motor.

10. Mechanical parts of under gear.

11. Functioning of Airflow indicator. (LSAF, LPAR & Buzzer.)

12. Auto flasher unit.

13. How to give information in case of failure with in 20 Minutes.

14. Information about OHE/NS

15. Knowledge of DJ Control Circuit.

16. Knowledge of Traction Power Circuit

17. Knowledge of Auxiliary Power and Auxiliary Control Circuit.

18. Knowledge of Progression & Regression Circuit

19. Use and availability of Fire extinguishers.

20. Modifications.

21. MU Operation.

22. MR/BP Pressure not maintaining.

23. H/L operation and circuit.

24. Various Test of loco.

a. BP/FP/Vacuum leak test (Light Engine / Load).

b. MR leak test with auxiliary and without auxiliary.

c. Compressor capability test.

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e. ACP test.

f. Loco brake power test (SA-9 & A-9)

g. Traction test.

h. Sanding test.

i. LT test.

j. DBR test.

11.4.2 Driving Technique

1. Notching Up

2. Notching down

3. Braking

4. Road Knowledge/ Knowledge of WTT load table.

5. Precautions to avoid Wheel skidding.

6. Precautions to avoid train stalling.

7. Precautions to avoid sticking up in N/S.

8. Energy saving (Coasting).

9. Precautions to avoid Panto entanglement.

10. Running of train at MPS.

11. Observance of speed restriction.

12. Reaction at the time of UUO.

13. Brake Test/Continuity Test

14. Looking back.

15. Calling out signal aspect.

16. Whistling at W/WL boards.

17. Exchange of signals.

18. Watching safe passage of trains.

19. Filling of lobby registers.

11.4.3 Safety

1. Signals Failures.

2. IBH Signal Failures.

3. Protection of train.

4. Authorities.

5. Single line working on Double line.

6. Parting of train.

7. Speed of different types of wagons/locos.

8. Total interruption of communication on single & double line.

9. How to read working timetable.

10. Different System of working.

11. Different places for exchanging of Signals.



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12. Clearing Stable load/ Preparation of GDR.

13. Precaution in the event of a train coming to a stand on gradient.

14. Working Precautions during Summer, Winter and Monsoon.

15. Banking of train.

16. Checking of BPC/GDR.

17. Correct procedure of Shunting.

18. G & SR correction Slip.

19. Accident Manual.

20. ABS Working rules.

21. Knowledge of WTT.

11.4.4 Miscellaneous Checking

1. Presentation /General Upkeep/Behavior/Discipline.

2. Attitude/ Sincerity towards duty.

3. Uniform wearing.

4. Spectacles.

5. Cab and look out glass cleaning.

6. Working of Portable Telephone and last check.

7. Drivers personal store.

8. Up keep of Memo Book.

9. Spare vacuum / BP/ FP hosepipe.

10. Fire Extinguishers on loco and condition.

11. Signals locations and their aspects.



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CHAPTER 12

PERFORMANCE BOOK FOR LOCO PILOT/ ASSISTANT LOCO PILOT/ MOTORMAN

-------------RAILWAY

------------DIVISION

Safety First- Safety Always

Name:………………………………………..

1. This book will be in possession of Loco Pilot and Assistant Loco Pilot whose photograph

is affixed above.

2. He shall produce the same on demand by inspecting official.

3. It consists of all the safety particular of a Loco Pilot.

4. Entries in this book will be made only by the authorized persons.

5. A fine of Rs, 50/- will be imposed for loss of this book.

Sr. DEE/Sr, DME

----------------Division

Photograph

Monogram



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INDEX

1. OATH

2. SELF PARTICULARS

3. DO’S FOR DRIVERS

4. DONT’S FOR DRIVER

5. IMPORTANT WHISTLE CODES

6. IMPORTANT TRAIN WORKING AUTHORITIES

7. AUTHORITY TO BE USED ON DOUBLE LINE SECTION ONLY

8. AUTHORITIES TO BE USED ON SINGLE LINE SECTIONS ONLY

9. AUTHORITY TO BE USED IN AUTOMATIC BLOCK SECTION ONLY

10. OTHER TRAIN OPERATION FORMS USED BY STATION MASTERS/ YARD MASTERS

11. CATEGORY OF LP

12. DRIVERS SAFETY PERFORMANCE

13. TRAINING ON DIFFERENT TYPES OF LOCOS/ EMU’S

14. PARTICULARS OF SAFETY COURSES

15. PARTICULARS OF SAMULATOR TRQ

16. PARTICULARS OF ROAD LEARNING GIVEN

17. DETAILS OF PSYCHO TESTS

18. LOCO PILOT’S PERSONAL STORE

19. AUTOMATIC COMPETENCY CERTIFICATE

20. PERTICULARS OF PERIODICAL MEDICAL EXAMINATION (P.M.E.)

21. CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY ASST-DRIVER (ELECTRICAL)

22. CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY ASST-DRIVER (DIESEL)

23. CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY-SHUNTER (DIESEL)

24. CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY-SHUNTER (ELECTRICAL)

25. CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY GOODS DRIVER (DIESEL)

26. CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY GOODS DRIVER (ELECTRICAL)

27. CERTIFICATE FOR GOODS DRIVER FOR WORKING ‘UP’ MAIL/EXPRESS/PASSENGER/

PARCEL TRAINS WITHOUT BANKER ON GHATS

28. CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY TO WORK MAIL/ EXP./ PASS. TRAINS-SCREENING

29. CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY MOTORMAN

30. CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY PASSENGER DRIVER

31. CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY GHAT DRIVER

32. CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY MAIL/EXP. DRIVER

33. REFRESHER COURSE

34. NAME OF ASSIGNED LOCO INSPECTOR

35. MONITORING/COUNCELLING BY ASSIGNED INSPECTORS

36. MONITORING/COUNCELLING BY OTHER INSPECTORS/ OFFICER

37. MONITORING/COUNCELLING BY OFFICER

38. ACCIDENT INDEX



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12.1 OATH

1. I shall read and sign carefully the general & important order books, speed

restriction and spectacles register etc.

2. I shall report for duty in time and take proper rest before coming on duty.

3. I shall do the complete preparation of the loco before leaving shed.

4. I shall carry out the prescribed brake test in shed and as well as in the first block

section.

5. I shall obey rigidly all the cautions driving in sections.

6. I shall always remain alert on duty and never allow any unauthorized persons in

driving cab.

7. I shall rigidly observe GR/SR – 9.02, 9.07, 9.10, 9.1, 9.14 & 9.15 while working

in the automatic sections.

8. I shall observe rigidly GR 2.09 & 2.10.

9. I shall call out signal aspects in audible voice and exchange All- Right Signal

throughout the journey.

10. I shall maintain this book up to date.

11. I shall never come on duty in intoxication nor take any intoxicants during duty.

Signature of Employee

12.2 SELF PARTICULARS

Name :

Date of Birth :

Date of appointment :

PF Account No. :

Address :

Academic Qualification :

Blood Group :

Family Particulars :

Tele Phone No. :



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SERVICE PARTICULARS

PARTICULARS OF PROMOTIONS

Sr.No. Category Date Remarks

1. Asstt. Driver Diesel

2. Asstt. Driver Elect.

3. Shunter Diesel

4. Shunter Elect.

5. Goods Driver Diesel

6. Goods Driver Elect.

7. Passenger Driver

8. Mail/Exp. Driver

9. Date of passing departmental Examination

(i)

(ii)

(iii)

(iv)

(v)

(vi)

12.3 DO’S FOR DRIVERS

1. Do confirm before starting that the signal of your train and line is at ’OFF’ position.

2. Take proper rest before appearing for duty.

3. On explosion of detonators or on seeing flasher light ‘ON’ stop your train

immediately and try to know the reason and follow it.

4. When decending in Ghat section keep your train well under control and be vigilant

and cautious.

5. If the visibility of signal is not clear due to any reason, make its entry in defective

signal report book before signing off.

6. While attaching Engine or Coaching vehicle on Passenger train always stop 20

metres away then couple slowly-slowly.

12.4 DONT’S FOR DRIVER

1. Do not allow your Asst. Driver to handle the loco.

2. Do not pass stop signal at ‘ON’ without proper authority.

3. Do not exceed the maximum permissible speed under any circumstances.

4. Do not drive the train if the track is under 4 inches or move water.

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12.5 IMPORTANT WHISTLE CODES

1. 00--- Insufficient Vacuum

2. 00 Signal not exchange by Guard and Station Staff.

3. 000 Train is out of Control Guard to assist

4. 0000 Train cannot proceed on account of accident, failure, obstruction or

other exceptional cases. Guard to protect in rear.

5. -00 Defective Signal

6. --00 Call for Guard to come to engine

7. --0 Train parting

8. 0-0 Token not received, Token missed, with wrong authority to

proceed.

9. --- Fouling mark not cleared

10. ----- Passing an Automatic Signal at ‘ON’ Position.

11. 000000 Apprehension of closer, moving in wrong direction on double line,

while working on signal line section during total failure of

communication (or) when single line working is introduced on a

double line section

12.6 IMPORTANT TRAIN WORKING AUTHORITIES

S.no. Authority Old Authority

No.

New

authority No.

1. Advance authority to pass defective signal (To

be given from station in rear for approach stop

signals only).

Hand written

Memo

T/369(1)

2. Authority to pass signals in ‘ON’ or defective

position.

T 32 B T/369 (3b)

3. Authority to receive a train on a obstructed line T 32 B T/ 509

4. Authority to start from a non signaled T 189 B T/511

5. Authority to start from a line with common

starter/ signal

T 189 B T/512

6. Shunting order T 451 F

T 209 B

T/806

7. Motor Trolley permit Hand written

Memo

T/1525

8. Authority to proceed for relief engine/ into an

occupied block section

T 136/195 B

T 32 B

T 194 B

T 189 B

T/A 602

9. Written permission by guard to driver to

proceed to next station from mid section

T 427 B T/609

10. Caution Order T 194 B T/409

11. NIL Caution Order T 194 B T/A 409

12. Reminder Caution Order T 194 B T/B 409



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12.7 AUTHORITY TO BE USED ON DOUBLE LINE SECTION ONLY

1. Authority for working of trains during total

interruption of communication on double

line section

T 136/195 B

T 32 B

T 194 B

T/C 602

2. Authority for TSL working on double line

section.

T 217/ 179 B

T 32 B

T 194 B

T 189 B

T/D 602

T/ 511

12.8 AUTHORITIES TO BE USED ON SINGLE LINE SECTIONS ONLY

Sr. Authority Old

authority No.

New

authority No.

1. Paper line clear ticket (Dn) T 217 B T/B 1425

2. Paper line clear ticket (UP) T 179 B T/C 1425

3. Authority for opening communication during

total interruption of communication on single

line section

T 136/ 195 B

T 32 B

T 194 B

T/B 602

4. Line clear enquiry message asking line clear

for dispatch of trains during total interruption

of communication on single line section

Hand written

memo T/E 602

5. Condition line clear message Hand written

memo

T/F 602

6. Conditional line clear ricket (UP) T 179 B T/G 602

7. Conditional line clear ticket (DN) T 127 B T/H 602

12.9 AUTHORITY TO BE USED IN AUTOMATIC BLOCK SECTION ONLY

1. Authority to pass automatic/ semi automatic/

manually operated/ gate signals

...... T/A 912

2. Authority to processed without line clear on

Automatic block signaling/ Territory

T 136/ 195 B

T 32 B

T 194 B

T 189 B

T/B 912

T/ 511

3. Authority to proceed for Relief engine/ train

into Automatic Block signaling section.

T 136/ 195 B

T 32 B

T 194 B

T 189 B

T/C 912

T/ 511 B

4. Authority to proceed on Automatic lock

system during prolong failure of signals.

T AUT-1 B TD 912



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12.10 OTHER TRAIN OPERATION FORMS USED BY STATION MASTERS/ YARD MASTERS

1. S&T Disconnection/ Reconnection notice S&T DN (SE 120

B)

S&T

(T/351)

2. Train examination advise/ Report T 431 B T/431

3. Message on restoration of communication Hand written memo T/I 602

4. Train intact arrival register T 433 B T/ 1410

5. line clear enquiry message (Out-ward/

Inward) T 179/ 217 B

T 210/ 212 B

T/A 1425

6. Trolley/ Lorry/ OHE Ladder trolley notice ET-7/8 T/ 1518

12.11 CATEGORY OF LP (To be filled by nominated Loco Inspector)

Date of review Class Next Date of Fixation

class

Signature of Loco Inspector with

Remarks

12.12 DRIVERS SAFETY PERFORMANCE

Date Colour of

safety card

Signature of

Assg. Insp.

Date Colour of

safety Card

Signature of

Assg. Insp.

12.13 BE CONVERSANT WITH ALL SAFETY RULES AND OBSERVE THEM RIGIDLY TRAINING ON DIFFERENT TYPES OF LOCOS/ EMU’S

TYPES OF LOCOS/

EMU’S

DATE CERTIFIED FIT SIGNATURE OF

C.I.D.T.C/MTC

12.14 PARTICULARS OF SAFETY COURSES

Date Place/ Course No. Signature of chief crew controller

From To

12.15 PARTICULARS OF SAMULATOR TRQ

Date Place/ Course No. Signature of chief Instructor

From To



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12.16 PARTICULARS OF ROAD LEARNING GIVEN

Section Date L/ Road

completed

Signature if Driver Signature of Chief C.C.

12.17 DETAILS OF PSYCHO TESTS

Designation Date Remarks

Driver

Asst.Driver

Motorman

12.18 LOCO PILOT’S PERSONAL STORE

(To be checked by depot in charge every 3 months)

Date Remark Signature

12.19 AUTOMATIC COMPETENCY CERTIFICATE

I have examined Shri ........................................................ Desig.

............................................. and found him competent to work in the automatic signaling

section.

(To be checked after every 6 months)

Date of examination Next Date due Name of Inspector Signature of inspector

12.20 PERTICULARS OF PERIODICAL MEDICAL EXAMINATION (P.M.E.)

Date

examined

With glasses Withour

glasses

Next date due Signature of Chief

C.C.

DV NV

12.21 CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY ASST-DRIVER (Electrical)

It is certified that Shri ..................................................................... has undergone

Asstt. Driver Training course from ............................. to ........................ and has

successfully completed the course. He is given training on Locomotives, General &

Subsidiary Rules. Automatic Vacuum/ Air Brake system and OHE. He is certified to be

competent to take over independently as on Asstt. Driver.

Chief Instructor, ADEE(O)

Driver Training School

............CRly ...................CRly

Date .......................



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12.22 CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY ASST-DRIVER (Diesel)


Asstt. Driver Training course from ............................. to ........................ and has



competent to take over independently as on Asstt. Driver.

Chief Instructor, ADME


............CRly ...................CRly

Date .......................

12.23 CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY-SHUNTER (Diesel)


Shunter Driver Training course from ............................. to ........................ and has



competent to take over independently as Shunter Diesel.

Chief Instructor, ADME


............CRly ...................CRly

Date .......................

12.24 CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY-SHUNTER (Electrical)


Shunter Driver Training course from ............................. to ........................ and has



competent to take over independently as an Shunter Diesel.

Chief Instructor, ADEE(O)


............CRly ...................CRly

Date .......................

12.25 CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY GOODS DRIVER (Diesel)


Goods Driver Training course from ............................. to ........................ and has



competent to take over independently as Goods Driver.

Chief Instructor, Sr.DME


............CRly ...................CRly

Date .......................



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12.26 CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY GOODS DRIVER (Electrical)


Goods Driver Training course from ............................. to ........................ and has



competent to take over independently as Goods Driver.

Chief Instructor, Sr.DEE(TRS) ‘O’


............CRly ...................CRly

Date .......................

12.27 CERTIFICATE FOR GOODS DRIVER FOR WORKING ‘UP’

MAIL/EXPRESS/PASSENGER/ PARCEL TRAINS WITHOUT BANKER ON GHATS

This is certified that Shri ..................................................................... has

undergone the requisite period of training and considered competent for working the Up

Mail/Exp./Pass./Parcel trains down the Ghats without Banker. He has also been trained to

work the Air and Vacuum Brake stocks.

He was in training from .... to ......

Chief Instructor, Principal

Driver Training Driver Training

Centre, Kalyan Centre Kalyan

Date :.....................

12.28 CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY TO WORK MAIL/ EXP./ PASS. TRAINS-

SCREENING

It is to certify that Shri ................... Designation .......... has been screened and

found competent to work MAIL/ Exp./Pass. trains.

AOM ADEE (TRS-O)

Date:.........................

12.29 CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY MOTORMAN


Motorman Training course from ............................. to ........................ and has

successfully completed the course. He is given training on General & Subsidiary Rules,

Air Brake system and OHE. He is certified to be competent to take over independently as

Motorman.

Chief Instructor, Sr.DEE (TRS) ‘O’

Motorman Training Centre

............CRly ...................CRly

Date .......................



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12.30 CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY PASSENGER DRIVER


Passenger Driver Training course from ............................. to ........................ and has

successfully completed the course. He is given training on Locomotive, General &

Subsidiary Rules, Automatic Vacuum/ Air Brake system and OHE. He is certified to be

competent to take over independently as a Passenger Driver.


Motorman Training Centre Sr.DEE (TRS) ‘O’

............CRly ...................CRly

Date .......................

12.31 CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY GHAT DRIVER


Ghat Driver Training course from ............................. to ........................ and has

successfully completed the course. He is given training on Locomotive, WCG/2 General

& Subsidiary Rules, Automatic Vacuum/ Air Brake system and OHE. He is certified to

be competent to take over independently as a Ghat Driver.



............CRly ...................CRly

Date .......................

12.32 CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY MAIL/EXP. DRIVER


Mail/Exp. Driver Training course from ............................. to ........................ and has

successfully completed the course. He is given training on Locomotive, General &

Subsidiary Rules, Automatic Vacuum/ Air Brake system and OHE. He is certified to be

competent to take over independently as an Mail/ Exp. Driver.



............CRly ...................CRly

Date .......................

12.33 ALWAYS TEST THE BRAKE POWER OF YOUR TRAIN AT THE FIRST

OPPORTUNITY

REFRESHER COURSE

Date Remarks Signature of the Instructor Due date



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12.34 NAME OF ASSIGNED LOCO INSPECTOR

Name of Inspector Assigned Sign. of Assigned Inspector

From To

12.35 MONITORING/COUNCELLING BY ASSIGNED INSPECTORS

Train No. Date Loco No. Section Monitoring/ Counseling Remarks Signature

12.36 MONITORING/COUNCELLING BY OTHER INSPECTORS/ OFFICER

Train No. Loco No. Section Monitoring/ Counseling Remarks Signature

12.37 MONITORING/COUNCELLING BY OFFICER

Train No. Loco No. Section Monitoring/ Counseling Remarks Signature

12.38 ACCIDENT INDEX

Date Accident Index Signature Date Accident Index Signature



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CHAPTER 13

CHECK POINTS DURING FOOT PLATE INSPECTION AND PROFORMA FOR LOCO FAILURE

13.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

1. Train No. Date:

2. Loco No. With base

SCH Details:

3. Driver's name /HQ

4. Asstt Driver's name/HQ

5. Section

6. Departure time

7. Arrival time

8. Load

9. BPC

10 Amount of Vacuum/Pressure

11 Punctuality

Details:

T/O H/O

13.1 DRIVERS BIO-DATA:

Sr. Item Driver Asst. Driver

1. Date of last PME

Next due date

2. Date of last Ref

Next due date

3. Date of Psycho Test

4. Last monitoring date by nominated LI Shri

5. Date of renewal of ABS Competency

6. Date of Safety Camp

13.2 PERSONAL STORE:

Sr.No. Items Available/Not available

1. Detonators

2. Fusee.

3. G&SR Book with C/S

4. Accident Manual

5. TSD

6. Tri/color torch

7. Red and green flag.

8. Toolbox (standard)

9. Spare H/L bulb.

10. E.F.T.

11. Spare set of Spectacles ( if applicable)



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13.3 LOCOMOTIVE SAFETY ITEMS

Sr.No. Items Available/Not available

Working/Not working

1. SPM

2. FLS

3. H/L

4. Marker lights with red marker

5. AFI

6. ACP Unit

7. Horns

8. Spare screw coupling

9. Spare hose pipe.

10. Safety U clamps.

11. Fire Extinguishers.

12. Wooden wedges (2 in each cab)

13. Ladder

14. Earthing Poles.

15. Spare fuses.

13.4 CREW PERFORMANCE

Sr.No. Items Yes/No

1. Whether the Driver conducted feel test and checked brake power

at first opportunity?

2. Whether Driver and Asst Driver exchanged all right signal with

Guard/Station staff and passing trains?

3. Whether Driver and Asst Driver whistled freely at W/WL board

and running through station?

4. Whether Driver and Asst Driver looked back frequently on

curves and manned L/C gates?

5. Whether the Driver observed permanent/temporary caution

orders and speed restriction of loop lines and turn outs correctly?

6. Whether the Driver run the train with maximum permissible

speed where ever possible.

7. Whether the Calling of signal aspects between Driver and Asst

Driver was correct, clear and loud.

8. Whether crew watched safe passage of trains on adjacent line

and checking its tail lamp/board and Guard’s hand signal?

9. Whether the Driver and Asst Driver followed the correct

procedure of negotiating Neutral Section.

10. Whether the Driver did the coasting wherever possible.

11. Whether the Driver and Asst Driver filled up the loco log book

correctly?

12. Observation on Driver’s breaking technique and train

controlling/Technique of Progression-regression.



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13.5 ENERGY CONSUMPTION REPORT:

Halt

Station

KMS

Travelled

Energy Meter

Reading

Consumption (in KWH) SEC

13.6 EN-ROUTE OBSERVATIONS:

13.7 PROFORMA FOR LOCO FAILURE REPORT

1 Date of occurrence:

2 Loco No.:

3 Base Shed/RLY:

4 Train No.:

5 Load:

6 Section:

7 Block Sec./ Location:

8 Gradient:

9 LP Name / HQ:

10 ALP Name/HQ:

11 Guard’s Name/ HQ:

12 Nominated LI:

13 Last Schedule/ done: on at Next Schedule due:

14 Last TI/ done: onat

15 Brief History:

____________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

16 Any previous booking mentioned in loco log book:

____________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

17 Investigation Report (Including cause of failure, responsibility etc.)

____________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

18 Written statements of Driver, Guard taken (If any attach)

19 Knowledge of Driver:

20 Detention:

21 Recommendation:

Name: _________________________

Sign. of SLI/LI: _________________



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ANNEXURE-1

WEB BASED STAFF GRIEVANCES REDRESSAL FOR QUICK DISPOSAL

OF STAFF GRIEVANCES IS PROVIDED IN SOUTH CENTRAL RAILWAY

Earlier system:

Grievances register was kept in lobby where crew used to write their grievances.

Concerned welfare inspector used to visit the lobby according to schedule given to him

and collect the grievances from the register and report to concerned department and get them

redressed.

Problems of Earlier system:

i. Welfare inspector has to physically visit the lobbies.

ii. The grievance written by crew has to be collected by welfare inspector and report to

concerned department which takes more time.

iii. The time taken for redressal is too high that the staff was not interested to write the

grievances.

iv. There is no feedback system for finding whether the crew is satisfied with redressal

or he desires something else to be done.

Present system:

The crew grievances have been converted to web based system and in which ON duty

CC feeds the grievance written by crew in the register on daily basis and the same is

transmitted to the concerned department immediately which is helping in t imely redressal of

grievances.

Benefits:

1. Welfare inspector need not visit the lobbies for collect ion of the grievances. He can

monitor the grievance without visiting the lobbies located at various places and use his

time for actual redressal.

2. All concerned can monitor the pending grievance through web based system and if

there is any ambiguity in the compliant o r redressal, the same can be communicated to

the concerned party through net and SMS. Every stage of redressal is communicated to

crew through SMS so they feel invo lved.

3. Number of grievances has increased since grievances are attended or at least a

communication channel is established between the complainant and the administration.

Redressal has become faster and monitoring better.



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REFERENCES

1. Railway Board Guide Lines as per Board’s letter No.2001/M (L)/467/2

Dated -10.11.03.

2. Report on High Power Committee to Review the Duty Hours of Running

and Other Safety Related categories of Staff has been issued by Railway

Board on August, 2013.

3. Report of the ED’s committee of Railway Board on improvement in crew

lobbies on november 2003 with reference as per board’s letter NO. 2001/M

(L)/467/2 DATED - 10.11.03

4. Suggestions given by participants for various Railways during seminar

conducted on 22.08.2014 at IRCAMTECH, Gwalior.

5. Railway Board’s letter No. E(P &A)II-83/RS-10(iv),dt,25.11.1992 and

Indian Railways Manual of AC Traction Maintenance and Operation

Volume III, Electric Rolling Stock, 1994, Chapter V



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If you have any suggestions and any specific Comments please write to us.

Contact person : Director (Elect.)

Postal Address : Indian Railways

Centre for Advanced

Maintenance technology,

Maharajpur, Gwalior.

Pin code – 474 005

Phone : 0751 – 2470740

0751 – 2470803

Fax : 0751 – 2470841

Email : [email protected]

OUR OBJECTIVE

To upgrade maintenance technologies and

methodologies and achieve improvement in

productivity, performance of all Railway

assets and manpower which inter-alia would

cover reliability, availability, utilisation and

efficiency.

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