General Rules and Subsidiary Rules - PowerPoint Presentation

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General Rules

and

Subsidiary Rules

(G & SR)

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General Rules (GR) are applicable to all Zonal Railways and Zonal

Railways are not authorized to alter GR.Subsidiary rules (SR) are framed by Zonal Railways, which must be in conformity with General Rules.Only PCOM is authorized to alter SR.

GENERAL

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Definitions, Classification of

stationsRules applicable to Railway servants

Signals

Working of trains generallyControl and working of stationsAccidents and unusual occurrencesSystems of workingAbsolute block systemAutomatic block system

CHAPTERS IN G & SR

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Following train

systemPilot guard system

Train

staff and ticket systemOne train only systemBlock workingPermanent way and worksLevel CrossingsWorking of trains on Electrified sectionsMisc.CHAPTERS IN G&SR

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“Act”

means the Railway Act 1989Adequate Distance- sufficient to ensure safety.Block Section- between two block stations – no entry without line clear.Fouling Mark-

at which the infringement of fixed standard dimensions occur.

Intermediate Block Signalling- long block section is split into two on double line.Isolation- protection to line by setting of points or by other approved means from other connected lines.“Interlocking” means an arrangement of signals, points and other appliances, operated from a panel or lever frame, so interconnected by mechanical locking or electrical locking or both that their operation must take place in proper sequence to ensure safetyDEFINITIONS

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“Track Circuit”-

Electrical circuit provided to detect presence of a vehicle on a portion of track. “Multiple-aspect signaling” means a signaling arrangement in which signals display at any one time any one of the three or more aspects and in which the aspect of every signal is pre-warned by the aspect of the previous signal or signals;

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‘

Gangman/Track Maintainer’ means a railway servant employed on permanent way or work connected therewith

;

‘Gangmate’ means the person in charge of a gang of workmen employed on permanent way or work connected therewith;‘Gateman’ means a competent railway servant posted at a level crossing for working the gates;‘Inspector of Way or Works’

means any Inspector or

Assistant Inspector

responsible for the construction or maintenance

of permanent

way, points and signals, bridges or other

works connected

therewith

;

‘Material

train’

means, a departmental train intended

solely or

mainly for carriage of railway material when picked up

or put

down or for execution of works, either between

stations or

within station limits;

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2.01 SUPPLY OF COPIES OF

RULES – The Railway Administrationshall supply a copy of these Rules to each railway servant on whom any definite responsibility is placed by the said rules, a copy of the rules, or of such portions thereof as related to his

duties.

2.02 UPKEEP OF THE COPY OF RULES2.03. KNOWLEDGE OF RULES – Every railway servant shall--(a) be conversant with the rules relating to his duties whether supplied or not with a copy or translation of the rules relating to his duties and the Railway Administration shall ensure that he does so.(b) pass the prescribed examinations, if any.(c) satisfy himself that the staff working under him have complied with clauses (a) and (b) and(d) if necessary, explain to the staff working under him, the rules so far as these apply to them.

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2.11 DUTY FOR SECURING SAFETY.—

Every railway servant shall see

that every exertion is made for ensuring the safety of the public

, promptly report to his superior, any occurrence affecting the safe or proper working of the railway which may come to his notice and render on demand all possible assistance in the case of an accident or obstruction.(2) Every railway servant who observes any obstruction, failure or threatened failure of any part of the way or works or any thing wrong with a train, or any unusual circumstances likely to interfere with the safe running of trains, or the safety of the public,

shall take immediate steps,

such as the circumstances of the case may demand

,

to prevent accident

; and where necessary, advise the nearest Station Master by the quickest possible means

;

Provided that

in the case of a train having parted

, he

shall not show a Stop hand signal

but shall endeavour to attract the attention of the Loco Pilot or Guard by shouting, gesticulating or other means

.

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2.11: Driver Experiencing Lurch

Stop at next stationHand over memo to SM and also suggest speed if required.

On

single line -SM to advice SM of adjoining station, PWI, Section controller. SMs to stop all trains and issue caution order specifying KM and SR or stop the trains till the PWI certifies the track fit after inspection.Trains to pass at 15 kmph or such less speed as specified by driver or stop dead.Flasher light on double line

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Fixed, Hand, Detonating and Flare

Significance of each signal: Red: StopYellow: caution : Proceed and be prepared to stop at next stop signalDouble yellow: Attention :

Proceed

and be prepared to pass next signal at restricted speed as prescribed by special instructionsGreen : ProceedSignals

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Hand

Signals: Includes hand signs, flag, light, whistle3.64 KNOWLEDGE AND POSSESSION OF DETONATORSAll Station Master, Guards, Loco Pilots, Gangmates, Gatemen and all

other railway servants on whom this duty is laid by the

Railway Administration, shall keep a stock of detonators.Banner flag is temporary fixed danger signalBanner flags shall not be less than 150 centimetres long and 45 centimetres wide. They shall be stretched across the track on poles not less than 1.5 metres high at an adequate distance from the spot, which they are intended to protect.

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4.07 SUPPLY OF WORKING TIME TABLE AND SCHEDULE OF

STANDARD DIMENSIONS.-(1) A copy of the Working Time Table for the time being in

force shall

be supplied to each station, Guard, Loco Pilot, Inspector of Way or Works and any other railway servant requiring the use of the Working Time Table during the course of his duties.(2) A copy of the Working Time Table shall, on issue, be supplied to the Commissioner of Railway Safety.(3) A copy of the Schedule of Standard Dimensions for the time being in force shall be supplied to each Inspector of Way or Works and Section Engineer (C&W).

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4.08 LIMITS OF SPEED GENERALLY.—(1) (a) Every train shall be run on each section of the railway

within the

limits of speed sanctioned for that section by approved special instructions.(b) The sectional speed sanctioned and permanent speed restrictions shall be shown in the Working Time Table.(c) The Loco Pilot shall observe the sanctioned speed except when either one speedometers in case of electric loco or two speedometers in case of other locomotives are defective.In such cases of defective speedometers both the maximum permissible speed and booked speed of coaching trains shall be reduced by ten percent from the speed otherwise permissible

.

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When engineering works or repairs are undertaken.

When lurch is reported by the driver.When any patrolman does not report within 15 minutes of his schedule arrival at station.When unsafe condition of bund or river. When water level rises over the DL marked on bridge. When gate signals outside station limits are reported to be defective.Trolly/ Lorry working in the section, as required under the rules.

Any

other condition necessitating issuing of caution order.4.09 Caution Order

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4.62 WORKING OF A MATERIAL TRAIN IN A BLOCK

SECTION: A material train shall be worked only with the permission

of Station

Masters on each side and in accordance with special instructions.4.65 WORKING OF TRACK MAINTENANCE MACHINES: Track laying or on track tamping or maintenance machines shall be worked only with the permission of the Station Master and in accordance with special instructions.6.10 FIRE: A railway servant noticing a fire, likely to result in loss of life or cause damage to property, shall take all possible steps

to save

life and property, to prevent it from spreading and

to extinguish

it.

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15.02-Maintenance of Line:

Each Inspector of Way or Works shall –(a) see that his length of line or works in his charge are efficiently maintained, and(b) promptly report to the Engineer-in-charge all accidents to, or defects in the way or works, which he considers likely to interfere with the safe running of trains, at the same time taking such action as may be necessary to prevent accidents.15.03. Keeping of material -

Each

Inspector of Way or Works shall see to the security of all rails, chairs, sleepers, and other material in his charge, and ensure that such of the said articles as are not actually in use are properly stacked clear of the line so as not to interfere with the safe running of trains.15. Permanent Way and Works

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15.07. Work in thick, foggy

. weather impairing visibility:In thick, foggy or tempestuous weather impairing visibility, no rail shall be displaced and no other work which is likely to cause obstruction to the passage of trains shall be performed, except in case of emergency

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15.09

. Showing of signals -Work of Short duration – Stop Dead & Go

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Work of Short duration – Reduced Speed

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Engineering Indicators

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Work of long duration -

With Stop dead and proceed

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Work of long duration -

With reduced speed

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15.12

. Knowledge of signals and equipment of gang -

Each

Inspector of Way or Works shall see -that every Gangman/Track Maintainer and Gangmate employed under him has a correct knowledge of hand signals and detonating signals; andthat every gang employed in his length of line is supplied with a permanent way gauge and level, two sets of flag signals, two hand signals lamps and twelve detonators, in addition to such other tools or implements as may be prescribed by special instructions.

15.14

. Responsibility of

Gangmate

-

Each

Gangmate

shall -

(

a)

see

that his length of line is kept safe for the passage of trains;

(b)

that

the signals supplied to him

are

kept in proper order

&

ready for

use;

that

the men in his gang each have a correct knowledge of hand

signals and

detonating signals

;

trespassing.

(

e)

when

repairing, lifting or lowering the line or when performing any other

operation which

shall make it necessary for a train to proceed

cautiously

, himself be present at

the

spot and be responsible that the

caution

signals prescribed in

Rules

are shown

.

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The Working of Lorries, Trollies and Motor Trollies

15.18. Distinction between trolly, lorry and motor trolly -

A

vehicle which can be lifted bodily off the line by four men shall be deemed to be a trolly and any similar but heavier vehicle shall be deemed to be a lorry.Any trolly which is self-propelled, by means of a motor is a motor trolly.(3) A trolly shall not, except in cases of emergency, be used for the carriage of permanent way or other heavy material; and when a trolly is so loaded, it shall be deemed ,for the purposes of these rules, to be a lorry.

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Trolly / Lorry Working

Max. 10 persons on

trolly

Max. 7 on MT of 4 HP and 10 on 6 HP motor trollyMin. 8 on lorry excluding flagmanTrolly / lorries to be kept parallel to track on platformWorking of Moped trolliesRequires permit to be issued by minimum JAGMax. passengers 5In block at nightIn block if speed is more than 15 KMPHRail dolly

Min 3 on each dolly

Carrying single rail >> 2 rail dollies

Carrying 3 rail panel >> 6 rail dollies

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15.26

Protection of trolly on the line - The qualified person in charge of a trolly

shall ascertain

the whereabouts of all approaching trains, and shall , when a clear view is not obtainable for an adequate distance.- (a) on a single line, in both directions, or (b) on a double line, in the direction from which trains may approach, take such precautions for the protection of his trolly.15.27

Protection of lorry on the line

-

 

(

1)

Whenever

it is proposed to place a lorry

, whether loaded or empty on the

line

,

the

line shall

, if it is possible to do so, without interference with the

working

of trains,

be blocked under the rules for working of

trains

.

(2)

When

the line has not been so blocked

and a lorry whether loaded or empty

is

placed on the line,

the lorry shall be protected

- similar to protection of

workspot

in

Work of Short duration – Stop Dead &

Go

15.28.

Lorries and trollies out of use

- A lorry or trolly when not in use, shall be placed clear of the line, and the wheels thereof be secured with a chain and

padlock

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Working of material train

Examination of rake >> duty of engineering supervisorWorking of track machinesWorked as a Signalled

Train under system of working

Max 5 machines allowed in a block section for working. In such cases, the leading and the last vehicle in the Convoy shall be intimated to Station master.Where Section shall be cleared shall also be informed in writing to decide Work & Proceed / Work & ReturnWhen moving from station to station, only one at a timeCompetency certificate issued by Competent AuthorityInitial course at ZTC and refresher after 5 years requiredMedical category A3

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Care to be taken to ensure

Adjoining lines are not fouled / protection equipmentSafety of Working staff is ensuredAdditional lookout men may be required

C/O on adjoining lines for SR / Whistling etc., is to be considered.

Pre / During / Post tamping activities to be ensuredLighting arrangements for night working to be ensured

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Equipment at gate

Detailed working instructions Position of gateman during passage of train913(2) of IRPWM; ---Stand facing track on gate lodge side. He should observe train.

16.04-1 G S&R;

Stand facing track on gate lodge side with furled red and green flag during day in right and left hands respectively. 16. Level Crossing

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Danger zone: 2 m for 25 KVA and

1m for 1500 V DC17.06 ALTERATIONS TO TRACK - Before any alteration to

alignment

or level of electrified tracks is commenced, due notice shall be given to those responsible for the overhead equipment so that the overhead equipment may be adjusted to conform to the new conditions.17 Working of trains in Electrified Sections

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