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BI-MONTHLY SAFETY AUDIT INSPECTION OF NALLAPADU – VINUKONDA
STATIONS OF GUNTUR DIVISION FOR THE PERIOD MARCH & APRIL 2015 ON
08.4.2015
SHRI.S.P. SAHU CSO CONVENOR
SHRI. CH. MOHAN CSTE/P MEMBER
SMT. K. PADMAJA CTM/G&PP MEMBER
SHRI. T.P. NARAYANA RAO CE/WORKS MEMBER
SHRI. RAJIV KUMAR CEGE MEMBER
SHRI. AMARENDRA CRSE MEMBER
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ON THE BI-MONTHLY INTERNAL SAFETY AUDIT OF
NALLAPADU – VINUKONDA STATIONS OF GUNTUR DIVISION FOR THE PERIOD
MARCH & APRIL 2015 ON 08.4.2015
S.
No.
Para Subject / Topic Action for
rectification
1 1.1 LC No:237/E interlocked between VJA-SJL stations:
TAWS (Train Approach Warning System) and Dead
approach locking facility is provided. But, fresh GWR
subsequent to the interlocking and provision of above
equipment is not incorporated.
DRM/GNT
CSTE
PCE
2 1.2 VJA station:
Ballast Siding: Ballast Siding connected to 2nd
loop is
converted as PQRS Siding having further 3 lines. There
are 4 KL Points connecting these lines For KL Point
No.12 connected to this Siding, trap indicator is shown
on the panel and also in the SWR S&T Diagram, but
physically the trap indicator is not available. It is
necessary to provide the same with provision for
lighting the indicator during night time instead of
lighting the indicator with conventional K. Oil system.
It is suggested to provide Electric Point Machine
replacing the KL Point No.12 protected by Shunt
Signals for outward and back shunt movements. As a
policy guideline, COM has issued instructions way back
in 2007-2008 that Shunt Signals shall be provided for
back shunt movements under traffic facility works.
The platform is about 1000 m of which some portion
is high-leel and balance is low-level.DEMU stop
board is provided at the end of the high-level
platform (KM 14/4) towards GNT end which is 60%
ahead of the platform length. Another stop board
was available (KM 14/7-8) for DSL loco LPs at about
¾ of the platform length towards GNT end.
Providing multiple stop boards on the same
platform is improper. Division to remove these
boards in order to ensure that the LPs of all type of
trains follow the SR 4.49.
DRM/GNT
COM
CSTE
DRM/GNT
COM
CSTE
DRM/GNT
CME
3 2.0 (c) Hand Brake Application device to indicate the condition
of the SLR hand brake is provided in the SLR of
Inspection Special which was designed by CDO/GNT.
This may be extended to all SLRs in our system of
working.
ALL DRMs
CME
COM
4 6.0 (b)
PPM:
Window booking with PRS + Tatkal is done by Dy.SS
DRM/GNT
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6.0(e)
6.0 (f)
6.0 (m)
(average 20 forms) and during that period passenger
carrying trains crossing is arranged which is likely to
divert the attention of the Dy.SS from trains passing
duties. Division to consider outsourcing the booking
activity.
Fire Extinguishers at stations:
Operating Branch need to indent for additional fire
extinguishers to be kept as buffer stock and ensure that
they are supplied to stations where fire extinguishers are
sent for refilling.
Joint inspection of Points & Crossings Register: Last
inspection was done on 26.1.15 and irregularities are
noticed:
In Point No.13A – 3rd
stretcher bar to be replaced,
attended on 6.2.15 mentioned in summary sheet but not
in inside pages.
In Point No.8A – LH tongue rail floating & packing
required mentioned in summary sheet as attended on
6.2.15 but defect / compliance entry not made in inside
pages.
SFC/Engg/GNT who inspected the station passed a
remark on 13.3.15 that ‘no compliance’ as on 13.3.15.
But it is seen as to how compliance is given on 6.2.15?
It is understood that without attending the defects, dates
are mentioned in the register which is incorrect.
Point No.13A – Buffer Stop line at KM 21/4-6 is in naked
condition i.e., no ballast, missing fittings, covered with
vegetation etc., Need to be attended on priority
immediately.
COM
CCM
DRM/GNT
COM
DRM/GNT
PCE
DRM/GNT
PCE
5 8.0 NRT Station:
Shunting Order (T. 806):
Shunting Order issued failed to mention to whom it is
issued, no date, no time and the details of movements
written are very sketchy. Nothing could be understood. It
is necessary to closely watch the working of this
particular Dy.SS as his response in unusual cases,
shunting operations appears to be weak.
It is also seen multiple movements (as many as 6) are
written in one Shunting Order. It is also seen from the
Shunting Order that the LP is authorized to pass LSS No.
25 at ‘on’ for the purpose of shunting. On enquiry it is
noted that they are forced to stop shunt movements for
allowing mainline train movements. Division to sensitise
the station staff not to write all shunt movements in
one Shunting Oder when they are not able to comply
the same. Secondly, it is unsafe to authorize LP to
pass LSS at ‘on’ several times on one document.
DRM/GNT
COM
CME
DRM/GNT
COM
CME
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6 8.4 Two BFRs are stabled in Goods line (on Road-4); two skids
are provided away from the wheel. The purpose of providing
is defeated. Concern staff should suitably be counseled.
DRM / GNT
COM
7 8.7 NRT:
Implantation of DN starter signal post S4 (Road No.2):
Loop line (Rd-2) centre of track to foundation base:
1.88m, signal post: 2.23m.
Goods loop line (Rd-3) centre of track to foundation
base: 1.92m, signal post: 2.25m. These two signals are
infringing.
DRM/GNT
CSTE
8 9.0 Inspection of Girder Bridge No.454 at KM 51/6-7
between NRT-MUK stations:
Gauge varies from -3mm to -10mm & Cross level varies
from 4RL to 8LL. Needs immediate attention.
Elastomeric GR pads are missing / crushed where
channel sleepers resting on girders, need to be replaced /
recouped.
HFL & DL marks are faded.
Sleeper numbers not marked.
DRM/GNT
PCE
9 11.0 Inspection of LC No.265:
GWR available not specific to the LC Gate.
Normal position of the LC Gate is “closed to road
traffic”.
Engineering Officials of the Division expressed that
the proposal of keeping the normal position as ‘open
to road traffic’ is pending at Headquarters (COM,
PCE).
DRM/GNT
PCE
COM
10 12.2 VKN:
Passenger amenities:
a. Passengers complain about the difficulty of non-
availability of platform for loop line during crossing
of two passenger carrying stopping trains.
b. Daily two pairs of passenger trains cross at this
station.
c. Mainline is having high-level platform.
d. Though there is no track, there is full length
platform on the location of second loop. Also, there
is FOB which is unused.
Division shall plan to make use of the passenger
amenities like platform, FOB, etc., adequately by
proposing another loop line from the traffic facility
works at the earliest and avoid public inconvenience.
DRM/GNT
COM
PCE
11 OHE Masts obstructing visibility of signals:
Care should be taken to relocate OHE masts. Division
shall keep a watch on RE works.
DRM/GNT
CEE
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BI-MONTHLY SAFETY AUDIT INSPECTION OF NALLAPADU – VINUKONDA
STATIONS OF GUNTUR DIVISION FOR THE PERIOD MARCH & APRIL 2015 ON
08.4.2015
Para Subject / Topic
1.0 Surprise night inspection (07.4.2015)
1.1 Inspection of LC No:237/B Engineering interlocked between VJA-SJL stations:
a. Gate man Sri Md. Gayasu Alam was on duty and found sober and alert at 23:20
hours. He was in possession of valid competency certificate and in uniform.
b. TAWS (Train Approach Warning System), i.e., auto-buzzer alerting the
Gateman about the approach of train from either side of block section is
provided and found to be working.
c. Dead approach locking facility is also provided.
d. Provision of above equipment and interlocking the LC Gate has been
amended and incorporated in the SWR of VJA station. But, fresh GWR
subsequent to the interlocking and provision of above equipment is not
incorporated. Sr.DSTE & Sr.DEN of the Division to sign the instructions
jointly. Divisional Operating Branch to ensure that the same is issued.
e. IPS: IPS buzzer was continuously ringing and on enquiry with the Gateman, it
is learnt that the buzzer is ringing continuously for the last 7 days. Division to
attend and rectify the same immediately.
f. Out of 3 LED torches, one is not working.
g. Ambush checks conducted:
h. To check the alertness of Dy.SS/VJA and Train crew, advised Gateman not to
respond on gate telephone from 23:28 hours.
i. Train No. 57619 (Delta) Passenger came and stopped at Gate Signal; again
stopped short of the LC Gate as per SR 3.73. When this train was passing
through the LC Gate, it was noticed that the front SLR No. 99729 Guard
compartment was ‘open’ and several persons found sleeping. Division shall
enforce the instructions given under SR 4.34.5 which stipulate that “for
coaching trains at originating station, the TXR staff shall close the doors of
Guard compartment (if it is not leased) and luggage portions (if it is not leased
or not loaded with parcels) of front / middle SLR and lock with universal lock.
TXR to make an endorsement on BPC to this effect”.
j. Dy.SS/VJA issued Caution Order to the LP of next Train No. 12734
(Narayanadri Express) since he did not get response from Gateman, LP of
12734 came to gate and he also followed the Gate rules.
k. TVUs 34611, RVU 769, Date of census 03/2013, O&E is 24.10.14.
l. Classification of the gate is mentioned as Class ’B’ but should be
reclassified as Class ’A’ based on the TVUs.
m. Speed Breaker boards are provided at speed breaker location instead of 5 to
10m distance.
n. Non-standard height gauges on either side. Highway side height gauge is in
damaged condition.
o. Wicket gates are not provided.
p. Staff PME/RC particulars board to be updated.
q.
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1.2 Inspection of VJA station:
a. Sri P.Sambasiva Rao Dy.SS, Sri K.G.Venkaiah APM were on duty in uniform
and possessing valid competency certificates.
b. Ballast Siding:
c. Ballast Siding connected to 2nd
loop is converted as PQRS Siding having further
3 lines with each capable of holding one full length of BT (25 vehicles) trains.
There are 4 KL Points connecting these lines including the one connected to 2nd
loop. The conversion of BT Siding into PQRS Siding took place more than 2
years back but the SWR, SWOD and modification on the panel is not done
till date. It will be appropriate to incorporate the working instructions related to
this siding and amend the SWOD immediately.
d. For KL Point No.12 connected to this Siding, trap indicator is shown on the
panel and also in the SWR S&T Diagram, but physically the trap indicator is
not available. It is necessary to provide the same with provision for lighting the
indicator during night time instead of lighting the indicator with conventional
K. Oil system.
e. It is suggested to provide Electric Point Machine replacing the KL Point No.12.
Also, it is suggested to provide Shunt Signals for outward movement and back
shunt movements. As a policy guideline, COM has issued instructions way back
in 2007-2008 that Shunt Signals shall be provided for back shunt movements
under traffic facility works. Division is advised to propose for the same at the
earliest to ease the working of SMs.
f. Commercial duties by Dy.SS: Window booking through UTS, PRS with tatkal
has to be issued by Dy.SS during day and as well as during night. On an
average 250 tickets + 10 PRS applications per day is the booking done by the
Dy.SS. Outsourced agent left the activity 6 months back. Division to take
appropriate action in posting a Commercial Clerk or award the activity to a new
agency immediately as this activity will divert the sustained concentration of
Dy.SS from train passing duties.
g. New pro-forma of TSR is not brought into use at this station. Section TI to
ensure the same is supplied and used by SMs.
h. The platform is about 1000 m of which some portion is high-leel and balance
is low-level.
DEMU stop board is provided at the end of the high-level platform (KM
14/4) towards GNT end which is 60% ahead of the platform length.
Another stop board was available (KM 14/7-8) for DSL loco LPs at about
¾ of the platform length towards GNT end.
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Providing multiple stop boards on the same platform is improper. These stop
boards are not as per SWOD. It will be proper for the Division to remove
these boards in order to ensure that the LPs of all type of trains follow the SR
4.49.1 which stipulate the LP to draw his train upto the Starter / Stop board /
end of the platform (for coaching trains).
i. On PF No.1, 25 KV danger boards are not available on COP (KM 14/1),
j. Joint Inspection of Points and Crossings Register:
i. Last Inspection was done on 20.2.15; following defects are noticed which are
not attended till date.
ii. Divisional Safety Counsellor / Engineering inspected and passed a remark on
27.2.15 but still the defects are not attended which is improper.
iii. These defects were repeated even in 4th
quarter of 2014year 14.11.14
Point No.8B, 13B & 14B – Burr on stock rail
Point No.13B – RH tongue rail worn-out, Opening to be adjusted.
2.0 Checks made at GNT Station:
a. T. No. 17201 Express on Road No.7 while ready for departure was checked
and found that front SLR (SLR 08740) luggage compartment door was in
‘open’ condition. The doors of luggage compartment was got closed. Division
shall intensify such checks and ensure that the rule provision under SR 4.34.5 is
followed scrupulously.
b. Train No. 17239 Express on Road No.2
Front SLR SC 10723 B/Van equipment checked and found intact.
SC CZ 91612 - ACP pulled and found 8 KGs pressure which is within limit,
LP responded by whistling.
SC ACCZ 09152 - Checked 2 Fire Extinguishers which are not due for
schedule.
SC CZ 04615 - BZA end fall plate bent.
SCCZ 07601- Emergency window locking box defective.
Rear SLR SC 93739, B/Van equipment checked found all items intact.
c. Inspection BV of Inspection Special:
Sri.Venkatesh Arjuna- Sr.Goods Guard/GNT was in possession of valid
competency certificates. He is not due for PME, Refresher Course Training
and Automatic Competency.
Loco No: 14023+14032/WDM-3/GY. Load-4/8: BPC No-282852 of
09.07.15 was issued at GNT/SCR.
Only 2 Pad locks are available in the personal equipment against 4
required.
BV Equipment is available as per G&SR 4.19. However maintenance
particulars mentioned in the list are not tallied with those mentioned on Fire
Extinguishers.
Hand Brake Application device to indicate the condition of the SLR
hand brake is provided in the SLR. This may be extended to all SLRs in
our system of working.
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d. Checked Rolling in examination hut at BZA end of GNT station
Sri G. Venkateswarlu, Technician I and Sri. B. Suresh, Technician I are on
duty and they are possessing a book to note any unusual, if found in the
formation.
e. Inspection of crew lobby / GNT:
I. Total 29 GLPs are working in coaching trains out of that 14 are
graded ‘B’. As per Railway Board guidelines, safety gradation ‘A’
certified crew only should work coaching trains.
II. Daily testing of BA Equipment/s (working and spare one) is not done
as per procedure given in Fly Leaf No.7/2013.
III. Caution Orders are issued to trains but crew acknowledgement is not
taken which is in violation of Para 6.4 of Appendix I of G&SR.
IV. Safety literature: Bi-monthly safety bulletin for Nov-Dec’2014 was
received on 26.2.15; only18 Guards have acknowledged out of 88.
Guards SOB No.25/15 (issued on 12.3.15) contained that ‘All coaching
Guards of GNT Depot are instructed to read all safety literature kept in CC
& acknowledge the same within one week otherwise will be taken up
under D&AR action’. Even this Operating SOB No.26/15 issued on
26.3.15 for Mail/Passenger Guards, only 19 have acknowledged which
indicates that their working is not monitored properly. SMR/GNT
shall enforce the contents of SOB and ensure 100% acknowledgement
from Guards. Frequent inspections of Crew Lobby is necessary for this
purpose by SMR/GNT and oversee the working of lobby.
V. Signal Defects Register:
On 06.4.2015, LP of 18464 passed a remark that between NDPU – PPM
stations, Gate Signal flickering. The feedback register is “defective CR
replaced by ESM/PPM”.
On 29.3.2015, LP of 56503 Passenger passed a remark that between DKD
– POO stations, DN POO Home Signal is defective, restarted the train on
T. 369 (3b). Feedback registered is “wrong operation by ASM who took
‘off’ DN Home Signal with UP train not clearing 13T. In this connection,
Division is advised to investigate the case as to why T. 369 (3b) was
given by the Dy.SS? If the UP train did not clear 13T, the DN Home
Signal should not have come and train should have stopped at the
signal for proper reception. Subsequent to the clearance of UP train,
DN Home Signal should have come. If so, what is the need to issue T.
369 (3b) and why the LP should write that he has restarted the train
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on collecting paper authority. Was there any other irregularity?
On 26.3.2015, from 19.40 hours to 23.50 hours, LPs of 6 trains (57298,
18463, 17229, 17202, 56504 and 17255) reported that between MAG –
NMR, LC No.11, Distant Signal was displaying ‘caution’ and Gate Signal
was displaying ‘proceed’ aspects. Feedback registered was CR defective
which was replaced by ESM/MAG. Date of compliance received is kept
‘blank’, Date and time columns for docket Nos. 451 to 456 was found
‘blank’. What is notable from the entries made was that the LP of
18463 passed similar defect remark on 17.3.2015 (10 days before this
incidence) for which the feedback registered was “Gateman taken
‘off’ Gate Signals late”. Division to investigate this and take
appropriate action apart from taking preventive measures.
On 14.3.2015, LP of 17230 passed a remark that at TPPI station that
Mainline Starter and LSS was ‘proceed’, suddenly the signals flown
back and after few minutes, the signals resumed ‘off’ position. The LP
started his train and as he was approaching LSS again the LSS flown
back. LP applied emergency brakes and stopped but by that time, the
train passed LSS and demanded PLCT from SM. Feedback registered
was BPAC dropped, Division to investigate this case.
On 12.3.2015, LP of 18463 Express passed a remark that between
AVP – GWM stations, Gate Distant Signal was showing ‘proceed’,
Gate Inner Distant ‘caution’ and Home Signal ‘proceed’. LP also
passed a remark that gate introduced without information. Feedback
registered was LC 322 interlocking work in progress and
Disconnection (T. 351) given by ADSTE/P/BZA. In this connection, it
appears that there are certain serious lapses such as; new gate opened
issue is not intimated to the LP in the form of Caution Order,
secondly, interlocking work is taken up with protection of Gate
Signals which should have been informed to the crew in the form of
Caution Order and also in the form of SOB as per SR 3.26.1. Thirdly,
when ADSTE/BZA has issued Disconnection, why the Signals are
showing irregular combination of aspects instead of most restrictive
aspects? Division to investigate and take suitable action against the
staff responsible for these lapses and give feedback.
From 08.3.2015 to 08.4.2015, there were as many as 11 cases of CR defective
and there is every need for the S&T Authorities to identify which make
equipment is causing more failures and why it is causing frequent failures; and
take action for prevention of such failures.
f. On Platform No. 2, 3 & 4 -25 KV danger boards are not provided.
g. On island PF No.2 & 3 TEL end, S & T location box was found around
which gaps were found which is unsafe for the passengers moving on the
platform. Secondly, near the S&T location box at about 30 cm iron rod
projecting out from the floor was also noticed which is unsafe for
passengers.
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3.0 Inspection of LC No.299/E at KM 20/2-3:
a. TVUs 2870, date of census 11.2.13 and O&E is 02/2013.
b. Sri Srinivas Reddy, Road Safety Counselor was available with adequate
knowledge.
c. Vertical clearance from contact wire to RL is 5.62m against 5.50m minimum.
d. Road width 6.0m, length of check rail is 8.50m.
e. Lateral clearances of check rail on LH side: 50, 48, 50 & 45mm. RH side: 45, 48,
50 & 50mm against 51-57mm. Need to be attended.
f. 25 KV danger boards are not provided.
g. Height gauge LH side 4.70 m and RH side 4.68 m against 4.67 m. Caution
Boards are not provided for L.C. Gate lodge and height gauge, to be ensured before
charging.
h. GNT end approach bushes to be cleared.
4.0 Implantation of OHE mast at KM 20/2-1: foundation to centre of track is 2.75m, centre
of track to OHE mast is 3.01m.
5.0 At NLPD yard, WCR BCNHL Empty 33161240080 - door in opened condition,
informed TXR staff to attend.
6.0 Inspection of PPM station:
a. In S&T failure register 9.10.14 and 14.10.14 DN Home Signal defects not
recorded.
b. Window booking with PRS + Tatkal is done by Dy.SS (average 20 forms) and
during that period passenger carrying trains crossing is arranged which is
likely to divert the attention of the Dy.SS from trains passing duties. Division
to consider outsourcing the booking activity. c. At 10.15 hours, DN BOXN Goods was on mainline and departure signals were
taken ‘off’. At that time, Mainline Starter No. S-18 and DN Advanced Starter
Signal No. 15 were asked to be put back to test the working knowledge of Dy.SS.
The Dy.SS correctly followed the procedures laid down under SR 3.36.5
d. Another ambush check was conducted to test the working of Dy.SS by blanking the
indications on the panel when DN BOXN Goods was taken line clear and ready for
dispatch. Following shortfalls were noticed in the working of Dy.SS which were
counseled not to repeat such mistakes;
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Line clear taken for BOXN Goods on block instrument earlier was not
cancelled.
Gatemen of Non-interlocked LC Gate No.302 was not informed before
obtaining line clear.
Dy.SS left the Panel Room to personally ensure correct setting, clamping
and padlocking of points without locking the panel.
Failure information was not given to S&T Officials.
e. Fire Extinguishers:
Two DCP type Fire extinguishers found available in Dy.SS office. Checked
the maintenance schedule dates which are available on label pasted on Fire
extinguishers. (Two Fire extinguisher Nos: OPTG75 & OPTG76 Quarterly
testing schedule due on 20.4.15 & refilling schedule due on 12.4.15).
Sr.DME/GNT informed that the Maintenance of Fire extinguishers has been
outsourced to M/S Seven Hills safety equipment & Systems Pvt. Ltd., /
Vijayawada for two years period which commenced from 10.7.2014.
Specified number of 2, as per SWR are available and not due for refilling
and not due for testing / periodical inspection.
However, it is noticed that when they fall due for refilling, both the Fire
Extinguishers are sent to GNT which will be tested and refilled on a
nominated day. During that period, no spare fire extinguishers are available
at stations.
Divisional Operating Branch need to indent for additional fire
extinguishers to be kept as buffer stock and ensure that they are supplied
to stations where fire extinguishers are sent for refilling. CTM/G&PP also
agreed to give instructions accordingly.
f. Joint inspection of Points & Crossings Register: Last inspection was done on
26.1.15 and following irregularities are noticed:
In Point No.13A – 3rd
stretcher bar to be replaced, attended on 6.2.15 mentioned
in summary sheet but not in inside pages.
In Point No.8A – LH tongue rail floating & packing required mentioned in
summary sheet as attended on 6.2.15 but defect / compliance entry not made in
inside pages.
SFC/Engg/GNT who inspected the station passed a remark on 13.3.15 that ‘no
compliance’ as on 13.3.15. But it is seen as to how compliance is given on
6.2.15? It is understood that without attending the defects, dates are mentioned
in the register which is incorrect.
g. Road No.1; DFWO (KM 20/7-8- 2nd
LH, 7th
& 8th
RH) marked for number of
welds, same was not fish plated.
h. Machine packing done recently on Loop line & Main line, post tamping not done.
i. Inspection of Point No.7B at KM 20/5-6, 1 in 12, FSL, laid on 11.12.12:
Cross level on main line & turn-out at station no.8, 9 & 10 (4LL, 4RL & CL)
need to be attended.
Gauge at crossing portion – at ANC & 1.0M behind ANC on main line is -8mm,
need to be attended on priority. Similarly on Point No.13B – on main line at
ANC is -9mm & Point No.14B – at ANC on main line is (-)8mm.
This point is last checked by JE/P.Way/NRT on 27.1.15. No remarks passed
and readings are not tallying.
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j. In Point No.14B, after housing of tongue & stock rails on RH side 1.5-2.0mm gap
at TOS is noticed. Need to be attended.
k. Recently one old & defective Glued Joint at KM 21/8-9 is replaced on both sides. 6
Nos. of new SKV welds are generated. New welds are not grinded properly. No
SR is in force.
l. Inspection of Location Box (No.21 & S20 i.e., DN Home Signal (at KM 21/8-9).
Checked the voltage of S20 (RG) when all the route bulbs are glowing is 143 m.A,
4LEDs are glowing out of 5, the voltage is 97 m.A, 3 LEDs are glowing – 73 m.A,
2LEDs are glowing – 49 m.A & one LED glowing – 26 m.A against 24+ 5%
minimum.
m. Point No.13A – Buffer Stop line at KM 21/4-6 is in naked condition i.e., no ballast,
missing fittings, covered with vegetation etc., Need to be attended on priority
immediately.
n. Inspection of Point No.14B at KM 21/3-5, 1 in 12, FSL, laid on 24.11.12:
Cross level on main line & turn-out at heel block to station no.11 need to be
attended on priority (Maximum cross level at station no.7 is 24LL on main line
& on turn-out is 30LL).
Gauge at crossing portion – at ANC & 1.0M behind ANC on main line is -8mm,
need to be attended on priority.
o. Disaster Management: Random check is being carried out as per guidelines.
Checked the function of the following numbers- 2220574 for RTC Depot (Not
responded) & 0863-2255837 RTC Depot-GNT (working).
p. Gradation Register: 2 APMs are given Gradation ’B’. These should be monitored
by TI/NRT and Divisional Inspectors.
q. Weather Warning Register: It was noticed that SMs did not write the time of
handing over the memos to the Engineering Officials on 2 occasions.
r. Signal Put back Memos: Cross checked and found ‘cancel last signal’ entry was
made in the TSR and Veedor Counter Number were entered in the Line Clear
Cancellation Register.
s. Block Working Manual: Amendment Slip No-4 was not supplied to this
station. t. SWR & Assurance Register: SWR No.PPM/SWR/GNT-3 was issued on 24.08.10
and Brought into force 27.09.10. Last Amendment No. 4 was issued on 25.10.13 &
B.I.F on 26.06.14 along with re-placement pages. It is observed that staff assurance
has been obtained in Old T. 24 register. It is advised to supply New assurance
register (T.24 B Rev.) and obtain the assurance of staff.
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u. Officers Inspection Register: Last three inspections were conducted by
DOM/G/GNT on 16.09.14, 27.10.14 & 01.04.15 respectively. During the inspection
on 16.09.15, it was stated that detailed inspection notes will follows. The same is
not available at the station till date. It is advised to call from the division & post in
the officers inspection register. Except DOM/G/GNT no other Operating Officer has
conducted the inspection at this station.
v. TIs inspection Register: TI/NRT has conducted the following inspections at PPM
station.
Regular inspection on 31.12.14 & 27.03.15.
Monthly Safety inspection on 26.01.15 &23.02.15.
Night surprise inspection on 07.02.15
TI/NRT inspections are casual in nature and advised to conduct quality inspections
duly pointing out the irregularities in day- to- day working.
w. Safety Meeting Register: The safety meeting was conducted by TI/NRT on
27.03.15 in the new Register during regular inspection. The following subjects were
discussed at meeting.
Working of track machines (Rule of the month Jan’15)
Hand signals for shunting.(Rule of the month Feb’15)
Damaged & defective vehicles.(Rule of the month Mar’15)
Ensuring of NI gates before granting & obtaining line clear.
Irregularities noticed in Weekly safety bulletin.
The following staff have acknowledged the minutes of the meeting.
Operating staff ( 3 SS/ASMs & 6 Pointsman)= 09
S&T staff = 04
Engg staff = 04
TOTAL = 17
SS/PPM & TI/NRT are asked for previous safety meeting register, neither SS/PPM
nor TI/NRT could trace out the same during the inspection. It is advised that
whenever new register is opened and previous registers also to be made available
for inspection on demand. No safety meeting is conducted by SS/PPM for the
current month of April till date.
x. Train passing Documents: Checked T/C 1425 (S.No13) issued for T. No. 57328
Passenger at 14.12 hours on 24.03.15 and noticed that last train No. & clearance time
is kept blank. It is highly irregular & advised to fill the train passing documents with
utmost care.
y. At KM 21/3-5 – it is stated in the proposed RGM siding track alignment, RE masts
were provided and same was brought to the notice of RE Officials. It requires
relocating suitably so as RGM track can be completed as per approved ESP. At KM
24/6-7 – rail head ballast to be cleared as observed during rear-window inspection.
At KM 48/8-49/0 – cross levels needs to be attended.
6.1 DN BOXN Goods at Phirangipuram
Checked continuity of air pressure and found that the gauges in TE and in the BV
responded.
Checked the BPC and found invalid (end to end) BPC No 094658 issued on 4.4.15
at BPA and valid upto unloading point.i.e., (BTPK) . As per the details available
with Guard of train, GDR check conducted at KDM of S.W.Rly with TCO no 7/4/6
of dated on 7.4.15 and moved upto Nandyal, where TC No 8/2 issued on 8.4.15 for
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further movement.
Train was not offered for TXR examination after unloading the load at KDN of SW
Rly. The empty rake was pushed further to BZA.
6th
wagon from TE, SC BOXN 68341 GNT end door not properly closed.
Informed through SCOR to stop the train at NLPD to attend the defective wagon
and written a message in the Control Book. Also, given information to TXR /
NLPD to attend the wagon.
Checked the BV No. 150267 BVZC SE for the fitment of quick coupler
arrangement for Guard van valve. Quick coupler found available and arrangement is
satisfactory. Found BP gauge is showing 4.8 kg.cm2.
Found that the train is with 4 embedded empties right from loading point i.e. RECH
2 for door missing and 2 for bottom hole in floor.
Counselled the guard Sri D.Harikrishna for items to be checked/ensured during
GDR check to follow as per the JPO No 7/2014 printed WTT and how to ensure
proper coupling in case of brake van attachment during reversal at intermittent
stations.
6.2 Signal Failures:
Aug. 2014: SF-1, PF-1.
Sept. & Oct. 2014: Nil.
Nov. 2014: PF-1, SF-1.
Dec. 2014: Nil.
Jan. 2015: PF-1.
Feb. 2015: Nil.
Mar. 2015: LC-1, TF-1.
Apr. 2015 (as on date): Nil.
6.3 Last Cable meggering was done on 08.08.2014.
6.4 Relay Room:
The relay room was found to have been opened 5 times during Jan. 2015, 3 times
during Feb. 2015, 4 times during March 2015 and once during April 2015 (as on date),
which are reasonable.
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6.5 Point No.14B was tested for 5 mm obstruction test and found responded correctly.
And observed point reverse side 1 mm gap.
S20 Home for Rd3 tested and all route LEDs were disconnected and reconnected and
found responded correctly.
S20 RG electrical reading was taken i.e., 143 mA, 101 v.
6.6 Data logger was found to be working correctly and print out also taken.
6.7 Condemned weighing machine found available on PF no 1 to be disposed off at PPM
station.
6.8 Electrical Department Observations: a. Checked earth resistance of station building and solar panel and found 15 Ohms and 7.5
Ohms respectively. Station building earth is on higher side. Same to be improved to
reduce the earth resistance.
b. In concourse, one FT lamp connection observed with 3 joints. Same to be attended and
provide new wire.
c. At the entrance near gate of circulating area no lights provided. It is advised to provide at
least one light fitting at the gate.
d. Platform street light pole earth checked and found satisfactory.
e. Air cooler connections are noticed with joints in SS room. Same to be attended.
f. It is advised to provide timers in the solar system to disconnect the SEB supply during day
time, so that solar power can be utilized during day time.SrDEE intimated that at most of
other stations where solar panels are installed as stand by supply,the timers have already
been provided.
g. Station is provided with 2 x 125 Wp Solar power to utilize during power failure. Solar
power is connected with 2 nos. of LED 24 W and 3 nos. of LED 10 W and one ceiling fan
in SS room.
h. FOB structure is to be provided with earth pit & bonding.
7.0
Implantation of OHE mast at KM 34/6-10 (ahead of DN home signal of STUR
station):
KM/OHE Centre of track to
foundation
Centre of track to OHE
mast.
34/9-10 2.92m 3.17m
34/8-9 2.82m 3.12m
“ 2.72m 3.10m
34/7-8 2.68m 3.06m (Removed due to
obstructed to DN Home
signal)
34/6-7 2.95m 3.25m
8.0 Inspection of NRT Station:
a. Accident Register: Records were perused and found that the incident of SPAD by
LP of RE Special on 11th
February 2015 by passing Home Signal at ‘on’ was not
made.
b. Shunting Order (T. 806):
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From the above shunting order issued at NRT, it was noticed that the Dy.SS
who prepared it failed to mention to whom it is issued, no date, no time and the
details of movements instructed are very sketchy. Nothing could be understood.
It is necessary to closely watch the working of this particular Dy.SS as his
response in unusual cases, shunting operations appears to be weak.
From the above Shunting Orders issued by other Dy.SMs, it is seen multiple
movements (as many as 6) are written in one Shunting Order. It is also seen
from the Shunting Order that the LP is authorized to pass LSS No. 25 at ‘on’
for the purpose of shunting. On enquiry whether they are able to comply all the
written movements for which they replied ‘no’ since they are forced to stop
shunt movements for allowing mainline train movements. Division to sensitise
the station staff not to write all shunt movements in one Shunting Oder
when they are not able to comply the same. Secondly, it is unsafe to
authorize LP to pass LSS at ‘on’ several times on one document.
c. Jumbo Siding:
There is one Jumbo Siding with holding capacity of 40 BCN.
Goods platform is not available for the entire siding length.
As a result of this, BCNHL full rake cannot be accommodated in this Siding
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during loading / unloading.
Dead end towards Satulur station is also used for unloading since there is no
platform at other end.
If RE vehicles are stabled in this dead end, the unloading / loading activity will
be hampered.
Division to plan for constructing the platform for the entire length of the
Siding. Secondly, it will be appropriate to extend the length to suit
accommodation of full length rake of BCNHL.
d. Signal Failures:
Sept. - Nov. 2014: Nil.
Dec. 2014 : BF-1.
Jan. 2015 : TF-1.
Feb. 2015 : BF-2.
Mar. 2015 : BF-1.
April 2015 (as on date) : Nil.
8.1 Joint inspection of track circuits:
The Joint Inspection of Track Circuits was done for the 1st Quarter on 30-03-2015, and
the following deficiency that was noted is yet to be attended. Ballast to be cleared in
OMBT area.
8.2 Joint inspection of Points & Crossings Register: Last inspection was done on
30.3.15 and following irregularities are noticed:
In Point No.13B – Opening to be attended. As per records the same was
attended on 7.4.15.
In Point No.11B – stock rail burr to be removed, as per record the same was
attended.
SFC/Engg/GNT passed a remark on 06.4.15 that ‘Deficiencies observed to be
compiled at the earliest’ as on 06.4.15. But how compliance given on 4.4.15? It
is understood that without attending the defects dates are mentioned in the
register.
OMBT track circuited portion ballast to be cleared – is not attended till date.
8.3 Station signage board towards GNT end
noticed that the height is low and
obstructing the passage of passengers on
the platform. The vertical clearance from
bottom of PF to bottom of signage board
is 1.71m (on PF-1), 1.75m (between PF 2
& 3) respectively.
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8.4 Two BFRs are stabled in Goods line (on
Road-4); two skids are provided away
from the wheel. The purpose of providing
is defeated. Concern staff should suitably
be counseled.
8.5 Relay Room / NRT:
The relay room was found to have been opened 4 times during Jan. 2015, 3 times
during Feb. 2015, 3 times during March 2015 and twice during April 2015 (as on date),
which are reasonable.
8.6 The lateral clearance from centre of track to coping of platform-1 is 1773mm against
1670-1680mm. Height of platform from RL is 80cm against 76-84cm.
8.7 Implantation of DN starter signal post S4 (Road No.2):
Loop line (Rd-2) centre of track to foundation base: 1.88m, signal post: 2.23m.
Goods loop line (Rd-3) centre of track to foundation base: 1.92m, signal post:
2.25m. These two signals are infringing.
Between Road No.2 & 3 track centres is 4.62m.
Implantation of DN starter signal post S3 (Road-1):
Main line centre of track to foundation base: 2.47m, signal post: 2.80m
8.8 Following locations need to be attended:
Cross level - KM 65/8-9, 60/0-1, 53/4-5, 48/10-7.
8.9 NRT Parcel Office
Checked the following two wheeler motor bycycles (booked to various destinations) for
residual petrol and found petrol tank empty.
AP 27 AV 2474
AP27 AL 6927
KA 34 S9504
The pipe connecting to the tank was disconnected for the above three vehicles.
8.10 Last Cable meggering was done on 11.10.2014.
The Joint Inspection of Points & Crossings was done for the 1st Quarter on 30.03.15,
and the deficiencies that were noted are attended.
8.11 Fire station contact number 08647 222101 displayed on DM display board was
tested and found not working.
8.12 Gradation Register: 6 APMs are given Gradation ’B’. These should be monitored by TI/NRT and
Divisional Inspectors.
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8.13 Weather Warning Register: On 27.10.2014 one weather warning was received at 12.10hrs which was handed over
to the concerned at 19.10hrs i.e., after 7hrs of its receipt which should be avoided on
the interest of safety of train operations in the division.
8.14 TI’s Inspection Register: TI/NRT during his inspection mentioned that Non-standard safety chains should be
replaced with the standard ones. But these were not replaced as on date of Safety Audit
at this station. Division may supply the standard safety chains to NRT station and also
to other stations.
8.15 Disaster Management Register:
Random Check is carried out once in Month which should be 2 per month as per
guidelines.
Though TI/NRT during his inspections on 30.10.2014 advised the same, this is
not followed.
Division may advise SS/NRT to follow the instructions given by TI and other
inspectors from time to time.
8.16 SWR & Assurance Register: SWR No.NRT/SWR/GNT-05 was issued and bought
into force on 30.08.13, 31.12.13 respectively. Declaration of staff (5 SS/ASMs
&15PMs) has been obtained in 3 parts (first part for station staff, second part for
amendments received and third part for outstation staff / leave / sick) which is contrary
to extant rules which stipulate Part-I (station staff), Part-II (Out station staff) & Part-III
(station staff absent/sick for 15 days or more).
8.17 Stabled Load Register: T.No. RE Spl. stabled on Rd-4 at 16.20 hrs on 27.03.15.The
following deviations were noticed.
Guards signature not obtained.
Time & date of clearance not recorded.
SM’s signature for train clearance not available.
It is advised to fill all the columns of the stabled load register are filled with utmost care.
8.18 TIs inspection Register: TI/NRT has conducted the following inspections at PPM
station.
Regular inspection on 28.01.15 & 30.03.15.
Monthly Safety inspection on 28.08.14,21.09.14,30.10.14,01.12.14,24.12.14 &
25.02.15.
Night surprise inspection on 13.02.15
TI/NRT has not conducted the regular inspection of the station during the month of
September/October’14. It is advised to follow schedules of inspections prescribed for
section TIs.
8.19 Inspection of Sub-station:
a. Sub-station is provided with 2 nos. of 100 KVA transformers, Out of which one working
and one stand-by. Substation feeds Station building and Colony. A 10 KVA generator is
provided to utilize during power failure. Supply is fed to station building and platforms.
b. Sub-station is provided with safety items like earth discharge rods, hand gloves, ladder, fire
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bucket, safety chains and 2 nos. of fire extinguishers. However, maintenance due dates are
not mentioned on fire extinguishers.
c. Both the transformers silica gel turned to pink. Same to be attended No maintenance
records are available. It is advised to maintain all relevant records immediately. Cable
trench behind switch panel should be filled with sand to avoid damages by rats.
d. Earth resistance of transformer to body and structure are tested and found 1Ω and 1.5Ω.
respectively. Tree branches near the sub-station are touching the LT OH lines. Same to be
trimmed properly.
8.20 Electrical Department Observations:
a. Electric shock treatment board available. Other boards like schematic diagram, safety
precaution boards are not available.
b. Exhaust fan in Waiting hall on PF no.1is not working.
c. Fruit juice stall and platform stall energy meters checked and found working. Bills are paid
up to date. 15A switch cum socket found defective. Same to be attended.
d. Water cooler provided on platform no.1. Checked and found working. Tank cleaned on
5.4.15. Earth point tested and found working.
e. Energy meter provided in Vijaya Dairy Parlour. Checked and found working. Bills are
paid up to date.
f. Earth point checked and found working.
g. In circulating area one high mast provided with 6 nos. of 80 W induction lamps. It is not
provided with timer to utilize 70%/30% lighting. It is advised to connect the high mast
light circuit with 70%/30% through timer in view of energy conservation. Earth point of
high mast tested and found working. High mast lighting supply cable is connected
externally due to damage of internal cable. It is advised to attend the same on priority.
9.0 Inspection of Girder Bridge No.454 at KM 51/6-7 between NRT-MUK stations:
Gauge varies from -3mm to -10mm & Cross level varies from 4RL to 8LL.
Needs immediate attention.
Elastomeric GR pads are missing / crushed where channel sleepers resting on
girders, need to be replaced / recouped.
HFL & DL marks are faded.
Sleeper numbers not marked.
10.0 UMLC No. 267 near VKN
a. Sri Vijaya Rao, Gatemitra available who was having mobile, one note book for
recording timings of the trains passed through. Mobile contact numbers of
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SSE/SE/JE-P.Way/VKN are noted by the Gateman to call them in case of any
emergency.
b. RH side height gauge 4.73 m against 4.67m.
c. LH side height gauge 4.69 m against 4.67 m.
d. LH side speed breaker was provided inside the height gauge.
e. Hooter not working. f. TVUs 108, RVU 36, date of census 13.5.13 and O&E is 30.9.14.
g. Gauge varies on road portion -2mm to -8mm, needs attention.
Road is in skew on LH side & straight on RH side. LH side Gate post to speed
brake is 10.15m & gate post to height gauge is 12.10m. Speed braker is very close
to height gauge. Either speed brakers or height gauge need to be relocated.
11.0 Inspection of LC No.265:
a. TVUS:5522, RVUS:184
b. Census taken on 20.7.14
c. Contact wire height 5.89m
d. LH side height gauge having 4.63m against 4.67 m.
e. RH side height gauge having 4.80 m against 4.67 m.
f. GWR available not specific to the LC Gate.
g. Normal position of the LC Gate is “closed to road traffic”. Whenever the
Gateman is required to ‘open’ the LC Gate for clearing road traffic, he has to
obtain the permission of SM, place Banner Flag across the track, make entry
in the LC Gate Register and then open the LC Gate. Record keeping to the
effect of opening the LC Gate is not taking place. Gateman and SSE/P.Way
are not aware of this rule provision. Counselled them and instructed them to
follow the above rule strictly at all LC Gates which are non-interlocked and
normally ‘closed to road traffic’. Engineering Officials of the Division
expressed that the proposal of keeping the normally ‘open to road traffic’ is
pending at Headquarters (COM, PCE).
h. Road width is 5.50m and length of check rail is 8.40m, need to be maintained
standards (length of check rail= road width + 2.0m)
i. Electrical Department Observations: Earth pit nos.1 & 2 are tested and found 5
ohms and 1.5 Ω respectively. One 4x18w FT fitting provided for road light. Out of four
FT lamps, only one FT lamp of is working at East end. Same to be attended immediately. Measurements of contact wire & height gauges are mentioned below;
Height of contact wire : 5.89 m
Height of height gauge: I - 4.63 m
From road surface: II – 4.80 m
Caution Boards are not provided for L.C. gate lodge and height gauge, to be ensured
before charging.
12.0 Inspection of VKN:
12.1 SMs represented that there is no wash room and no wash basin in Dy.SS Office
which is causing inconvenience not only for them but also for female employees.
Division may propose to construct the wash room immediately.
12.2 Passenger amenities:
e. SM informed that passengers frequently complain about the difficulty of non-
availability of platform for loop line during crossing of two passenger
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carrying stopping trains causing inconvenience for entraining and detraining.
f. Daily two pairs of passenger trains cross at this station as per time table.
g. Mainline is having high-level platform.
h. Loop line is not having platform.
i. Though there is no track, there is full length platform on the location of
second loop, if provided. Also, there is FOB which is unused.
Division shall plan to make use of the passenger amenities like platform,
FOB, etc., adequately by proposing another loop line from the traffic facility
works at the earliest and avoid public inconvenience.
12.3 On power panel B/N 110 v / Signal, digital ammeter is not working.
12.4 Cable meggering was done on 22.12.2014.
12.5 Fly Leaf 1/2015 available, but Fly Leaf 2/2015 was not available.
12.6 Inspection of Point NO.7B, 1 in 12, FSL, laid on 01/2014.
LH switch – after housing of stock & tongue rail 1.5mm gap is there.
RH stock rail – station no.0 & 1; alignment to be attended.
Cross level at Turn-in portion need to be attended.(10LL to 10RL).
12.7 Officers Inspection Register: AOM/Chg/GNT has conducted inspection on 26.03.15.
During the inspection it was stated that detailed inspection notes will follows. The same
is not available at the station till date. It is advised to call for inspection notes from the
division & post in the register. DOM/G/GNT &Sr.DOM/GNT have conducted
inspection on 20.03.15 & 25.01.15 respectively and SM’s compliance has been
recorded.
12.8 TIs inspection Register: TI/NRT has conducted the following inspections at PPM
station.
Regular inspection on 13.02.15.
Monthly Safety inspection on 06.09.14, 07.10.14, 04.11.14, 11.12.14, 13.01.15 &
06.03.15.
Night surprise inspection on 31.08.14 & 13.03.15
TI/NRT has not conducted the regular inspection of the station during the month
August’14 & November’14. It is advised to follow schedules of inspections prescribed
for section TIs.
12.9 Gradation Register: Staff gradation was done on 01.01.15. All 04 SS/ASMs were
graded as “A”. Out of 06 Pointsmen 04 were graded “A” and remaining two “B”. It is
observed that there are no grade pay details of staff. Staff signatures are also not
obtained in gradation register. It is advised to comply the same.
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12.10 Electrical Department Observations:
a. Earth pit resistance of station building and solar are tested and found 3 Ω and 1 Ω
respectively.
b. Supply cable provided for station building and platforms are not secured properly. Same to
be secured properly.
c. Supply cable provided to stall is not secured properly. It is in a hanging condition. Same to
be secured properly on wall with saddles.
d. Earth point of 3 pin socket in equipment room (S&T) are defective.
13.0 Foot plate inspection between VKN-GNT stations by Inspection Special:
a. Sri YL Rao, GLP/GNT and Sri U. V. Rama Rao, ALP/GNT are not due for
G&SR, Technical Refresher and PME.
b. At NRT station, calling-on zone board provided on approach of DN Home
Signal appears to be very close instead of minimum 5 rail length stipulated.
Division shall identify all such locations where the minimum 5 rail length is not
available on approach to Home Signal from Calling-on zone board and make
proposal to make up the same at the earliest.
c. LC No. 287 Gate Distant ‘P’ marker faded, retro reflective board to be
provided.
d. While approaching NRT station, DN Main low-level platform COP obstructing
the view of DN Main line Starter.
e. At NDPU station, facing point 75 KMPH, PSR available but retro-reflective
board is not provided.
14.0 UMLCs:
At number of UMLCs, Road Safety Counsellors are provided during day time.
During night time, no Road Safety Counsellor is posted to work. But, Engineering
Officials have provided a boom with locking facility which is pulled across the
road and kept locked during night time for the reason that there is no road traffic
during night.
Division in-charge of the section stated that this has been done in consultation with
local public.