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BI-MONTHLY SAFETY AUDIT INSPECTION OF NANDYAL & NANDIPALLI STATIONS AND NDL - PNM & NDL- GNT SECTION OF GUNTUR DIVISION FOR THE PERIOD

SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER 2018 CONDUCTED ON 04.10.2018 & 05.10.2018

CSO CONVENOR SHRI. D.K.SINGH CTM/G&PP MEMBER SHRI. K.V.RAO Dy.CEE/Loco/HQ MEMBER SHRI. P.B.S.RATHORE

Dy.CME/R&L MEMBER SHRI. E.PRASAD CE/Works MEMBER NOT ATTENDED CSE MEMBER NOT ATTENDED

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BI-MONTHLY SAFETY AUDIT INSPECTION OF NANDYAL & NANDIPALLI STATIONS AND NDL - PNM & NDL- GNT SECTION OF GUNTUR DIVISION FOR THE PERIOD

SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER 2018 CONDUCTED ON 04.10.2018 & 05.10.2018

S.NO. OBSERVATIONS Action by

1.0 Brief of NDL station:

Nandyal is a City in Kurnool district of the state of Andhra Pradesh.

Nandyal has been an important pilgrimage site since the days of the Vijayanagar Kingdom due to the nine Nandi temples. It was the introduction of the railways in 1890, however, that led to its rapid development. It became a municipality in 1900 and was visited, among others, by Mahatma Gandhi, Dr. Rajendra Prasad, Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi.

NANDYAL is a class “B” station on the Guntur - Nandyal Single line Electrified BG section of South central railway on Group „B‟ route. It is situated at KM 256.98 from Guntur. NANDYAL Station is situated between JN Cabin (NDL) in the WEST side at a distance of 2.071 km and NANDIPALLI (NDPL) in the EAST side at a distance of 7.63 Kms. Number of running lines are six viz. 1st Loop line, Main line, 2nd Loop line, 3rd Loop line, Goods loop - 1 and Goods loop - 2 and one Siding Line (266m).

2.0 Interaction with officers and Supervisors at Reserved Lounge:

2.1 Attended by CSO, CTMG./P&P, ADRM/GNT, Dy.CEE/Loco, Dy.CMPL/R&L, DEE/TRD, DME/GNT, DEN/GNT, DOM/G/GNT, ADSTE/NDL, SSE/WORKS, SSE/Elec.etc.

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ADRM/GNT stated that there is no comprise on safety. From last year, there is no accident in GNT division. During last GM‟s inspection also, GM was satisfied with division‟s performance. In the division, all UMLCs are closed. Unfortunately, recently one UMLC incident was happened. It was avoidable, but due to not digging the trench, it was happened. We are regularly inspecting crew lobby and running rooms.

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CSO/SC stated that:

Performance of GNT division was satisfactory since there is no indicative as well as no consequential accident in the current year. Few gate open cases and yard derailments happened are areas of concerns for the division.

At closed UMLCs, barricading should be done according to the RDSO guidelines viz as removing the check rails, both side trenches should be deep and wide, removing the road surface upto Railway Boundary, putting the rail barricading and dump the huge ballast.

A considerable chunk of yard accidents on SCR are due to not ensuring the proper setting of points by shunters and shunting staff. First the point is trailed through and then movement in facing direction is done on already trailed through point. Shunters and shunting staff need to be counselled that derailment may also take place during movement in trailing direction if point is not set favourably due to mounting of wheel. Trail through also damages the point and movement in facing direction on damaged point results into derailment. Shunters and shunting staff should be regularly counselled on the above aspects.

Most of the SPADs because LPs/ ALPs are overconfident & not

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attentive, assuming the aspect the signals and not applying the brake timely. LPs/ ALPs should be regularly counselled on the above aspects to avoid SPADs.

2.4 Regarding Gate open cases DEN/GNT pointed out that most of the Gatemen are using smart phone and they are continuously engaged with smart phone. Some of the Gatemen are maintaining close relationship with villagers which leads to Gate open cases.

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2.5 CTMG/PP congratulated the GNT division for zero accidents for the current year. In GNT division, weak areas are Gate open cases and yard derailments. Counselling of staff, technological inputs and innovating things are required to avoid accidents. Supervisors should concentrate on the staff especially during duty changing time as chances for committing mistakes are there. Conduct the ambush checks at LC gates with the help of RTA officials and Local police. Conduct BA test for road vehicle drivers to create fear in their mind. To avoid SPAD cases, footplate inspections are required during “Wee‟ hours for checking the alertness of staff. LP/ALP should take quality rest at running room .TIs and SMRs should frequently counsel the staff for checking hot axles, hanging parts and abnormalities in the formation etc. SWR, GWR and G&SR rules should be scrupulously followed.

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2.6 Dy.CME/R&L stated that for the current year 25 cases of yard derailments and 6 SPAD cases are recorded.

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2.7 Dy.CEE/Loco stated that last five year SPAD cases are analogised. In that “Anaparthi” case of BZA division was due to micro sleep of LP and ALP, 70% cases are happened while reaching the destination and another aspect is 0 to 5 years service as Goods loco pilots involved in SPAD. ALPs including LPs should concentrate on repeating the signal aspect along with speed of the train, right hand signals, etc. To avoid SPAD cases TCAS (Train collision avoiding system) and/ or TPWS (Train protection warning system) need to be implemented. Loco inspectors should closely monitor the LPs and ALPs.

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2.8 Sri Ramanna/CLI/NDL stated that to avoid SPAD cases, implement 32 points, conduct ambush check, BA test at counsel about Right hand side signal and calling out the signal along with station name with hand gesture. He explained about reasons for SPADs. Most of the LPs and ALPs are assuming of stop signal aspect that signal will be in “OFF aspect” in due course of time and they overconfident for controlling the train. Sri Konda Babu, CLI/NDL stated that counselling/ practical demonstration regarding application of D-1 emergency in time, is being done to avoid overshooting of stop signal.

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2.9 SSE/S&T stated that they are not getting their share of block time in block for Engineering department work. It was explained that before asking consolidated block, the block time required for S&T and Engineering departments may be bifurcated.

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2.10 SSE/TRD stated that depot is facing with shortage of staff and material. At some engineering caution order locations, speed indicators and caution indicators are fixed on OHE mast which is not correct. It should be erected independently as it may infringe the SOD due to projection of part of the width of caution board towards track.

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2.11 CI/RPF stated that total 12 CC cameras are required and only 8 cameras are available. Remaining 4 are to be provide

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3.0 DY. SS Office:

3.1 Sri. P. V. Ramana Rao, SS and Sri. G. Moses & Sri.Naga Seshu both Pointsmen „A‟ on duty were in uniform and in possession of valid competency certificates.

3.2 R&D Lines: Out of Six Running Lines, Goods R&D lines 5 & 6 were not electrified. Provision of OHE facility should be explored at the earliest to facilitate working of Freight Trains with Electrical Traction.

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3.3 Stabled Load Register:

3.3.1 The following were observed from the register- a. On 30.09.2018, NDL „N‟ Rice Rake arrived at 17.30hrs and dispatched at

18.25 hrs on 01.10.2018. In coming BPC particulars were written however GLP memo was not available since cleared after 24 hours.

b. On 30.09.2018, NDL „N‟ Fertilizers arrived at 15.00hrs and dispatched at 23.00hrs for which BPC particulars were not available.

c. On 15.09.2018, NDL „N‟ Slag arrived at 18.30 hrs and dispatched at 03.50hrs on 16.09.2018 for which BPC particulars were not available.

For item b & c, it was told that they are with invalid BPC. There were no GLP memos connected to that effect and were not produced during the inspection.

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3.3.2 The stabled load Register is maintained as a record but the appropriate columns are not filled up. The staff applying hand brakes, skids, securing with chains, are not signing in the Register. It may be ensured that the staff securing the formation shall sign in the Register.

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3.4 Weather Warning Message Register:

The following weather warning messages were given for 5 days: a. On 03.05.2018 at 17.05hrs handed over at 17.10 hrs. b. On 28.09.2018 at 00.50hrs handed over at 01.35 hrs. Though the above messages were having forecast for more than 48 hours, line patrolling was not arranged as per guidelines given in Monsoon precautions circulated by Head quarters.

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3.5 Caution Order Register:

More than 10 SRs were printed in DCOs on each page. 10 SRs shall be printed on each page of the DCO as per instructions given by Safety Organization/ Head Quarters vide Safety Circular 01/2006 dated 15.11.2006.

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3.6 On an average 150 copies of Caution orders are being served to the Crew in three directions. Manual corrections are made in the Cautions orders. “On line Caution orders” may be adopted for clear and safe working.

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3.7 The Dy.SS on duty at the centre is entrusted with various duties in addition to trains working viz train ordering, caution orders, intimation of coaching train movements to enquiry/ announcement staff, etc. As there is no separate train enquiry counter, the passengers are disturbing the on duty Dy.SS. Train enquiry and train ordering duties may be delinked from Dy.SS to concentrate on trains working, issuing of Caution orders, etc.

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3.8 The Caution orders between NDL-YA printed and supplied from GTL Division were not in order. The Caution orders of 30 & 50 Kmph imposed at different locations between Nandyal - Banaganapalle, may create confusion to the

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LPs. The locations of SR of 30 & 50 Kmph are not mentioned in a geographical order for easy observance. A letter addressed to all the Sr.DOMs is also issued from CTM/G&PP office, for strict adherence of Appendix-I of G&SR-2008.

3.9 Officers Inspection Register: The last inspection was carried out by Shri A. G. Srinivas, CE/CON-III/SC on 18.08.18. The compliance for the observations, was not properly recorded by the SMR. SMR/NDL shall obtain the compliance from the concerned departments and record the same in the Register.

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3.10 TI/Inspection Register:

TI/Giddalur has conducted the last inspection on 13.09.18. TI/GID is conducting Safety inspections and Night surprise inspections every month, however Regular inspections were not conducted as per schedule (once in three months) prescribed for the TIs. Quality inspections duly pointing out irregularities and counseling of staff in trains working shall be carried out.

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4.0 S&T Activities at NDL Station:

4.1 Panel is installed on 09-10-2009. ADSTE Annual inspection is due on October 2018.

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4.2 Siding Point No. 22BKL: Opening LH - 98mm. Point 22A KL: Opening LH -104 mm. Opening to be adjusted as per SEM.

4.3 Only 1 & 2 Crank handles are available. Schedule of inspections is not covered by signal Technicians for these two crank handles.

5.0 Inspection of Parcel Office:

5.1 Smt M. Nagamani, CCSR was present during the inspection. „No petrol residuals’ was found in the Petrol Tank of the Motor Cycle booked from KCG-NDL vide PWB 566612 of 02.10.2018. DRM/GNT

PCCM 5.2 Fire extinguishers are not available in the Parcel Office. Sufficient

numbers of Fire extinguishers shall be arranged in the Parcel Office as Fire Preventive measure.

6.0 NDL Yard - Engineering:

6.1 The vertical columns of FOB at NDL yard between Road No. 1 & 2 and 2 & 3 are provided with released 90R rails which are non-standard. These rails columns are actually extra support provided due to sag in clear span between two main columns. Cross bracings between two rails of the column, shall be provided as columns may buckle due to increase in sag because of overcrowding in due course of time.

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6.2 Point No.14B: RH tongue rail requires reconditioning.

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6.3 Cross levels at sleeper No. 3 & 4 of Point No. 28B (11RL), 24B (10LL), 24A (10LL), 25B (8RL), 27A (7RL) & 27B (14RL), recorded in joint inspection of points, are still not attended even though the points are in straight track.

7.0 BV of BRN/PR/GDG/BR-30 on Road No. 2 at NDL Station:

a. Sri S. Lalu Sahib, Goods Guard/GTL on duty was possessing valid competency certificate.

b. Portable Emergency Control Phone was available but batteries were not working and spare batteries were also not available. Guard was not aware how to use PT set.

c. Tri-colour HS lamp white light not was working. Stop & Proceed lights were working.

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8.0 Crew Booking/NDL:

8.1 Sri M. Venkateswarllo, CCC/NDL and Sri A. Sudhakar, CC/NDL were available at crew lobby, however, CMS operator, Sri Naga Raju was not having ID card as well as was not in uniform.

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8.2 There are two KIOSKS for signing ON/OFF by Crew. Breathalyzer, camera and Biometric are integrated with CMS. On testing KIOSK BA equipment, one BA equipment is showing 17mg/100ml and other BA equipment is showing 04mg/100ml with same test solution. Two spare BA equipments are also available.

8.3 On 11.7.18, Shri P. Jaya Raju, Gd/Guard was found positive with 20mg/100ml and 33mg/100ml during first and second test respectively. Employee has submitted VRS and Voluntary retirement is accepted from 20.08.2018.

8.4 As per abnormality report of July 2018, 7 cases of S&T were closed without proper remarks as given below:

SN Date From To Details Closing remarks

1 21.07.2018 STUR NRT Gate distant signal between STUR - NRT at KM No.39/3: No light.

Forwarded to S&T for further disposal

2 14.07.2018 KEF PNM PNM home signal given for main line but points set to loop line. LP stopped train by applying emergency.

Forwarded to S&T for further disposal

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8.5 Prone alcoholic list of crew is not maintained at Lobby. A prone alcoholic list shall be maintained separately for ALP, LP & Guards to monitor the working.

8.6 Signal Defect :

On 14.7.2018, LP of BOX/N made a remark that while approaching PNM from KEF; PNM Home was given for Main line but point was set for loop line. LP stopped the train by applying the emergency brake and given “All concerned message”. This is unsafe. Feedback given to LP on 02.8.2018 i.e. after the

gap of 18 days, which is against RSRC committee report, is that same was forwarded to S&T for further disposal. A enquiry may be conducted by the division and report may be submitted to Headquarters.

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8.7 NC Statement of NDL Lobby:

Category Sanctioned Actual Vacancy

LP/Mail/Exp. 5 5 0

Pass. LP 17 17 0

Goods. LP 44 30 14

LP. Shunting 04 01 03

ALP 70 61 09

Vacancies to be filled as early as possible.

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8.8 There are total 08 vacancies of Guards at Nandyal Depot and trains are running without Guard. As per the records of last four months, trains were ran without Guards are June - 39, July - 30, Aug - 41 and Sep - 49. The Goods Guards position shall be reviewed.

8.9 Total 17 ALPs have completed Electrical conversion course, however, they have not worked in Electric traction since six months. They should be again sent for refresher course and after completion of training, they should be used in Electric locos regularly.

8.10 The following Loco Pilots have not completed Electric traction handling and it should be completed as early as possible, since entire section is electrified: 1) Sri K. V. Ramudu, LP/M/Exp. 2) Sri T. S. Rayudu, LP/M/Exp. 3) Sri D. S. Reddy, LP/P. 4) Sri Sk. Nooruddin, LP/P. 5) Sri Sk. Riyaz Basha, LP/P 6) Sri M. Murthuja, LP/G.

8.11 Digitalized Gradient Board should be provided for better appreciation of caution order at gradient location and for applying better driving techniques.

8.12 FOIS network is disturbed frequently. During the month of September, network was down on following dates.

Date Time Total Time

From To

4.09.2018 4.00 4.15 15 minutes

5.09.2018 16.00 18.00 2 hours

9.09.2018 11.30 13.57 2.27 minutes

13.09.2018 11.00 11.30 30 minutes

8.13 PT phone socket for testing PT phone is not available in lobby.

8.14 Camera provided in lobby was not capturing image of crew blowing in KIOSK for BA test. Camera needs to be properly adjusted.

8.15 Complete list of screened LPs fit to work coaching trains, was not available in lobby.

8.16 Average PR for month of September is 2.7 instead of 4.

8.17 Crew lobby AC is not sufficient. One more AC needs to be provided.

8.18 UPS facility is not available in lobby.

8.19 The following Signals are newly commissioned on 28.9.2018 as mentioned in Caution order:

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(i) At NDL station, UP LSS No. S.32 at KM 257/5-6 was shifted from right. (ii) LC No. 183, Interlocked gate signals will apply newly commissioned line

NDL and Junction cabin. (iii) DN Home signal No. S-1 will apply for newly commissioned. As per SR 3.26, Divisional authorities should issue SOB and the same should be sent to adjacent divisions.

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8.20 1. „VIGIL‟ books are available from Sep 2017 to Mar 2018 (4 Nos.). Only 70% acknowledgements are recorded by the LP(G), LP(M), LP(P), Sr. ALPs, ALPs & Guards.

2. By-monthly Safety Bulletin & Weekly Safety Bulletin 05/18 dated from 18.07.18 to 30.07.18 are available. Only 90% of acknowledgements are recorded by the LP(G), LP(M), LP(P), Sr. ALPs, ALPs & Guards.

3. Safety Fly Leaf No. 08/2018 dated 26.09.2018 - 80% acknowledgements are recorded. Safety Fly Leaf No. 07/2018 - 90% acknowledgements are recorded. Safety Fly Leaf No. 06/2018 - 95% acknowledgements are recorded.

4. Safety Circulars 01/2018 - 3 Guards & 3 ALPs have not acknowledged.

8.21 DEMU Guards are not trained in GNT division. As per GR.4.21, Guards should be trained.

8.22 Emergency Meter reading register for Electrical Locos was not updated. On 30.09.2018 - 1 Loco recorded, 01.10.18 – No Loco data recorded & 02.10.2018 - No Loco data recorded.

8.23 Tiles shall be provided near outlet tap of RO plant and RO plant kept in open condition should be kept in closed condition.

8.24 In Sep. 2018, 3 ALPs were out of headquarter for more than 72 hrs.

8.25 For some crew, photograph was not uploaded in CMS bio-data of NDL/GTL depots.

8.26 LPs reported that between DMT – CMZ, some emergency phone sockets are not working and working sockets have high level of noise.

8.27 9 Hours Statement:

Month < 9 hrs 9-10hrs 10-11hrs 11-12hrs 12-14hrs >14hrs

July-18 31% 15% 16% 7% 14% 17%

Aug.-18 39% 16% 11% 8% 15% 11%

Sep.-18 33% 15% 15% 13% 16% 8%

Cases of above 14hours are more, which should be controlled as far as possible.

9.0 Crew Rest Room at NDL:

9.1 Sri D. J. Rao, CLI/GNT acting as running room in-charge, was on duty at running room.

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9.2 Care Taker, Sri Nageswara Rao is having S.C. Railway ID card signed by the contractor, which is not correct.

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9.3 Total 21 rooms with 58 beds are available. All rooms are air conditioned. Auto door closer and side stopper shall be provided to prevent entry of insects.

9.4 Room No.1 is having rain water seepage, which needs to be attended.

9.5 List of raw material used with brand name is not available in Dining hall.

9.6 Seepage was seen near toilet door of Room No 1.

9.7 Cobwebs were seen in toilets which need to be cleaned. Cleanliness and housekeeping need to be improved.

9.8 Showers were not available in bathrooms of ground floor.

9.9 In washing area, window iron mesh was in damaged condition. It is to be replaced.

9.10 One portion of Running room boundary wall was in damaged condition.

9.11 Taps in kitchen and dining room were leaking.

9.12 Opening of windows in kitchen should be closed to avoid the entry of rodents/ insects.

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9.13 Oil strain marks available near exhaust fans of kitchen, shall be cleaned and proper white washing shall be done in kitchen.

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9.14 Abandoned steel structure is available in Running room premises. It was informed that it will be used for water supply of newly constructed quarters.

9.15 Train arrival/ departure display system like in Running Room/ GNT, shall be provided in caretaker‟s room.

9.16 Two domestic type of chimneys are provided in Kitchen. Same shall be replaced with commercial type of chimney.

9.17 Following complaints were lodged by LPs/ ALPs during month of Sep. 2018: 1. Toilets were dirty. 2. Food served is not good. 3. Only one bearer is available for supplying food. 4. RO is not working. 5. Room No.11 and 17 - Mosquito nets are not available.

10.0 TSS/NDL:

10.1 TSS manning is being done by RE.

10.2 Silica gel of both ATs was in discoloured condition.

10.3 Operator is not fully aware of operations/ checking of equipment.

10.4 TSS operator is not recording battery voltage and specific gravity values daily.

10.5 Battery log sheet was not available.

10.6 Last earth resistance maintenance is done on 17.08.2018 but not painted on the control room wall.

10.7 Instead of 55, only 54 batteries are available.

10.8 Cleaning of TSS and grass cutting are to be done.

10.9 Control panel digital meter readings (ammeter) are defective.

10.10 TR-09 OTI red indicator was at 1400. WTI and OTI were having difference of 250 C which is abnormal. Though there was no load on transformer, four cooling fans were working continuously.

11.0 TRD:

11.1 Nearest OHE depot from NDL is MARKAPURAM which is 113 KMs from NDL.

11.2 DEE/TRD informed that CHALAMA SP is not yet connected to SCADA since OFC has not been laid so far. Connectivity through QUAD cable could not be provided as induced voltage level in cable is high.

12.0 TXR Activities:

12.1 Rolling in/ out examination points at NDL station:

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Rolling in/ out lighting facilities are good on either end of platforms. Sufficient Rolling in/ out huts were not provided on either end of platforms. Towards DNC end of the platform, one hut is away from the working area i.e. at OHE post 257/6A, the same should be shifted to the rolling in examination point i.e. OHE post 257/5A. Only one hut is available on either end. At Rolling in/out examination points on both sides, there is no proper seating arrangements and it is very difficult to monitor entire rake on one stretch. Seating arrangements may be provided.

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12.2 Rolling In/ Out lights are available but there is no numbering system for these lights. Numbering system will help for easy identification during failure and also its proper maintenance.

12.3 RI/ RO light at GNT end are defective and bent. Some of the RI/ RO lamp fittings are loose and not properly seated in the slot and giving shock during operation. This needs to be rectified.

12.4 RI/ RO hut at Dronachalam end, is away from the Platform end i.e. near OHE mask 257/6A and needs to be shifted near to OHE mask 257/5A, so that it is more convenient to the C&W staff for attention of RI/ RO exam as it will be very near to the RI/ RO lights.

12.5 In C&W office at PF, some of the BP Air hose coupling were without End cap. This may lead to entering of foreign material which may obstruct the flow of air and leads to detentions. This has to be ensured as it may also endanger safety. There is no Train timings board in C&W PF office. This need to be fixed for staff alertness and arrival/ departure of trains in two shifts, shall be clearly displayed.

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12.6 C&W department is having on office on platform for the use of various functions like Stocking of material, Changing of uniform for staff, Record keeping, Display of Boards, Stocking of Gadgets required for Freight & Coach checking, Place for SSE and C&W staff etc. Since the duty hours for staff are 12 hrs., staff expressed that a separate room for uniform changing and as well as for Lunch is required at PF. Separate Bins can be initiated by Sr. DME for each C&W staff in that room, so that staff can keep Lunch box, uniform, personal belongings, etc. and staff can be Counselled in that room on various safety aspects.

12.7 Scrutiny of records revealed that on 21-8-2018, Rake No.15 arrived to Road No.6 at 14.40 hrs and unloading completed at 21.00. Checking of rake started at 21.25 hrs and many fresh damages are noticed during unloading because of the hitting of wagons by the JCB machine. Joint Check statement of Rake No.15/08 dated 21/08/2018 for Train No.NDL/BOXN/13100-14951(59+1) Signed by SMR/NDL, SSE/C&W/NDL, CCSR/NDL, Unloading I/C SUP (SVR/NDL for JSWC) was sent to Sr. DME/GNT for the recovery of the cost of damages for the wagon caused while unloading from the concerned unloading authorities. On Verification, no record was found in C&W office in connection with recovery made from the contractor for the damages made by the contractor to the wagons during the course of unloading with JCB.

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Wagon No. Damages noticed while unloading

1. SR BOXNHSM1 10069160874 6X5 feet floor damaged due to hitting of unloading machine. Sheet removed and kept inside of the same wagon.

2. ECOR BOXNHSM1 12120778271 6X5 feet floor damaged due to hitting of unloading machine. Sheet removed and kept inside of the same wagon.

3. ER BOXNHSM1 10020221491 Door hinges worked out. Door removed and kept inside of the same wagon.

4. ECOR BOXNHSM1 12120762294 4X3 Side body pillar to pillar sheet welding given up due to hitting of unloading machine.

5. SEC BOXNHSM1 12140447829 5X6 feet floor damaged due to hitting of unloading machine.

It is essential that the copy of the cost of such damages recovered from the contractor to be sent to SSE/C&W too for records in the office which will be useful for proper estimation further.

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13.0 ARME Scale - II:

13.1 Except one medicine change register, no other record is available i.e. for Fortnight checking/ replacement/ updating of medicine record, inspection record by officials/ departmental inspection by the concerned/ other departments joint inspection record.

13.2 Two LPG based Petromax lights are available without self - igniting facility. The same should be replaced with LED lights.

13.3 Torches are of old model and not having sufficient light, the same may be replaced with LED rechargeable torches.

13.4 Arm badges for injured/ expired are not available, the same may be procured and made available. Paper tags are available.

14.0 General Observations:

It is seen that Passengers from PF No.1 are crossing track and coming to PF No.2 to board train which is dangerous and may lead to accident. Concerned RPF staff needs to be counseled to be alert ken to prevent such incidents. Passengers also need to be counseled in this aspect. This is so happened at 16.20 hrs when announcement was made.

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15.0 Motor Trolley Inspection between NDL - PNM Stations:

15.1 LC No.184 at KM 257/4-5 between NDL - PNM Stations:

a. TVUs - 192940, RVUs - 5772, date of census - 26.2.16 and O&E - 10.1.18.

b. The vertical clearances of lifting barriers are 0.97m & 0.96m against 0.8 to 1.0m.

c. Infrastructure at LC i.e. Gate warning, speed breaker/ SB boards, road surface and records in Gate lodge (Gate Working Instructions are maintained in English, Hindi & Telugu) are maintained very well.

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15.2 One OHE ladder at KM 258/13-14 on approach of bridge No. 223, is lying beside of running line without proper securing.

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15.3 Steel Girder Bridge No. 223 (9x18.30M) at KM 258/14-15 between NDL-PNM Stations:

a. Gauge is varying from N to -8mm and Cross level from 2RL to 9RL. Gauge & Cross level need to be attended.

a. Loose rail fixing bolts & hook bolts need to be tightened.

15.4 PSC Girder Bridge No. 222 (2x12.20m) - Cable duct cover plates/ slabs are missing. Night patrolmen may fall especially during night time.

15.5 LC No.181 at KM 259/4-5 between NDL - PNM Stations:

a. TVUs - 354178, RVUs - 10595, date of census - 26.2.16 and O&E - 14.02.16.

b. Sri N. Isac, Gateman on duty is possessing valid competency certificate & is in prescribed uniform. He was not having whistle on his neck.

c. Gate posts opposite of gate lodge side, are missing. d. Road is in skew. Road width & length of check rails are to be maintained

as per standards. e. Wooden end check blocks are not serving their purpose since not

provided properly. f. Sliding booms are provided, however, painting is not done and these have

corroded due to no maintenance. g. Track on road surface, is at end of the transition portion. It has alignment

defect which needs to be attended.

15.6 LC No.183 at KM 258/5-6 between NDL-PNM stations, is closed on

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account of ROB from last 4 months. Gateman was available round the clock in view of safety. CRS/SCC may be approached for permission for closing of LC and removing the interlocking arrangement.

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15.7 LC No.180 at KM 260/11-12 between NDL-PNM Stations:

a. TVUs - 43209, RVUs - 1293, date of census - 21.2.16 and O&E - 09.03.17.

b. Sri Md.Mumtaz Ansari, Gateman on duty is possessing valid competency certificate & is in prescribed uniform. He was not having whistle on his neck.

c. Speed breaker indication is in yellow colour instead of black colour.

16.0 LC Gate 187/E at KMs 00 between NDL-NDPL Stations on 04.10.18:

16.1 The LC Gate is connected to Nandipalli station and the normal position of LC Gate is „Open to Road traffic‟.

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16.2 Shri K. Ravi Kumar, Gatekeeper on duty was with valid competency. Refresher Last attended on 17.12.13 and due on17.12.18. PME Last attended on 08.08.18 and due 08.08.22.

16.3 TVUs - 88779; RVUs - 2656; Date of Census - 20.02.2016 to 26.02.06 and O&E - 09.05.17. As per census, this gate is classified as „Special Class‟ Gate and it should have been converted to Inter lock gate by this time. Possibility of eliminating this gate by constructing RUB may be explored since the site conditions are favorable.

16.4 Gate Booms were in 600 positions while in open condition against 850 required which need to be adjusted to avoid heavy vehicles damaging the booms. The OHE feeder wire towards Mahanandi direction, is very close to the lifting barrier (lesser than the radius of 2m).

16.5 Lifting Boom lock is available but it is not available for sliding boom.

16.6 Banner flags were in torn and faded condition, which are required to be replaced.

16.7 Gate lamps are presently operated manually due electrical cable problem. The problem may be rectified at the earliest to display the light as per the condition of the gate.

16.8 LED HS lamps are of Battery charged types. More charging points shall be provided in the gate lodge.

16.9 Banner Flags were in torn condition and need to be replaced.

16.10 Retro-reflective colour stickers should be provided on Lifting Barrier Booms.

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16.11 Road portion between Speed breaker and the track towards Peddakoratla village side, is having potholes.

16.12 Wicket Gates towards the gate lodge were fixed inside the barricades. This needs to be examined since tress passers may indulge safe operations of Trains.

17.0 Junction Cabin - Nandyal:

17.1 Sri. R. Srinivasulu, SM and Sri. M. Anil Kumar, Pointsman on duty were in uniform and in possession of valid competency certificates.

17.2 This is a block station but there is confusion among the staff that whether it is a separate block station or cabin of Nandyal Station. In WTT, it was not shown as a block station. This confusion should be cleared among the staff.

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17.3 Disconnection and Reconnection Register: SMs are not in habit of exchanging messages with the adjacent Station Master during disconnection of Block Instrument. Entries should be made as per Guidelines given BWM.

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17.4 Train Signal Register:

SM In-charge is not certifying the entries made in the TSR during previous 24 hours as per BWMS (TL) Part-B, Para 2.8(a).

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17.5 Joint Inspection Register for Points and Crossings:

The work of adjustment of opening for Point No. 6A on RH & LH sides was taken up on 28.05.2018; however, procedure laid down in G&SR 3.51 was not followed.

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17.6 Joint Inspection Register for Track Circuits: Joint inspection for the 3rd quarter was done on 29.08.2018. Deficiency “J-9 & J-10 Track Ballast to be cleared 50 mm below the Rail” was not complied as on date of inspection.

17.7 NDL Jn. Cabin Station Yard:

Point No. 6B, 1in12, FSL, 60kg rails with PSC sleepers laid on 04.07.16: a. Gauge at TOS is (-) 7mm and needs to be attended. b. LH tongue rail is worn-out. Setting of tongue & stock rail is only upto one

sleeper against 3 sleepers minimum. LH switch need to be replaced on priority.

c. S&T bond wires are connected to CMS crossing by Exo-thermic weld which is not permitted. On CMS crossings, as a part of design, separate lugs along with pre-drilled holes are provided to facilitate connecting S&T bond wires (Ref: CTE/SC Lr.No.W/509/TC/Zig-zag welding dated 9.3.12 and RDSO‟s Lr.No.CT/RG/Cad weld dt.24.3.11, exo-thermic welding is permitted only on rails for connecting bond wire up to 35mm2 wires. Such weldings are not permitted on CMS crossings).

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d. Wear on CMS crossing nose is 8 - 2.5mm = 5.5mm and on LH & RH wing

rails is 4mm & 3mm respectively. Crossing nose requires reconditioning.

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17.8 From Point No. 6B, one line is going to Panyam & another line is going to Banaganapalli stations. Maintenance of line towards Panyam is with GNT Division and towards Banaganapalli with GTL Division. It was apprised that this point is being maintained by GTL Division. Late on, SSE/ P.Way/ GTL apprised that GTL Division is maintaining upto Home Signal of Cabin Station from Banaganapalli side. There should be clear cut demarcation of jurisdiction and accordingly jurisdiction boards of the divisions should be provided. As the Cabin Station is with GNT Division, track from Home Signal of Cabin Station towards Banaganapalli side, should be maintained by GNT Division.

18.0 Nandipalli (NDPL) Station:

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18.1 Sri. B. Chandrasekhar, SM & Sri. G. Shankar, PM „A‟ on duty were in uniform and in possession of valid competency certificates. They are conversant in working of the station and use of safety equipment.

18.2 There is no approach road for the station and the Platform is covered fully with bushes and green vegetation. It is required to be cleaned. The coping edge of the platform was damaged at several locations and unsafe for the passengers and it needs to be attended immediately.

18.3 Joint Inspection of Points and Crossings:

Joint Inspection of points and crossings was done on 13.07.2018 for the 3 rd quarter of 2018. The deficiency “Burr on RH side on Point 7A” is complied on 19.07.2018 without disconnection for the joint work (Lr.NO.SG85/PC/SF&P/Vol.3/SG.85/ PC/ Vol. XIII of date11.03.11).

18.4 Joint Inspection of TRD and S&T Bonds: Joint inspection by OHE/ TRD and S&T officials is not being carried out at this station. This should be carried out once in six months as per IRSEM, Part-II

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Para 22.10.8.8.6.

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18.5 Though SM/NDPL served a memo to JE/T/NDL regarding failure of BSNL on 27.06.2018, it was not rectified till the date of inspection. It should be rectified immediately since it is one of the Authorised Means of Communication (G&SR 14.01 item iii).

18.6 TI’s Inspection Register:

SS/NDPL writing as „noted‟ for the shortfalls brought out by TI/NDL during his inspection. He should be advised to write action taken particulars on the shortfall/ irregularity noticed by TI during his inspection.

18.7 The floor tiles of Dy.SS office were in broken condition. The floor surface became uneven. Floor may be repaired as it is unsafe for the movement of staff inside the Dy.SS office.

18.8 Rule Books station copies: G&SR 2008 is available with A/s No. 23 only and needs to be updated with latest A/s No.26. Accident Manual and Block Working Manual station copies are not available in the station. The updated copies of these Rule books are required to be provided immediately.

18.9 Fog Signal Register:

The Register is not maintained properly. Two Fog signal men are nominated from points staff and nobody is nominated from engineering department. The Part-II, III & IV for the present quarter is incomplete. It is required to be up dated in every quarter since the station is located in single distant territory.

18.10 Record of Engineering Blocks:

Engineering Block Memos are not preserved in order. These may be paste in a separate register with date and time.

18.11 Officers Inspection Register:

No inspection was carried out by Sr.DSO/GTL at this station from September 2013 to till date.

18.12 The following Safety Literature is not available at this station: a. Bi-Monthly Safety Bulletin from January 2018. b. Fly Leaf Nos. 1 to 8 of 2018.

18.13 There is no shelter for off side Pointsman. A shelter may be provided at off side for Pointsman.

18.14 Disaster Management Register:

The Register is maintained with emergency phone numbers. The phone

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numbers of Private Hospitals were tested on 02.09.18, Fire station on 14.09.18 and Local Police on 20.09.18. Important phone Nos. of Government Hospitals, and Blood Banks shall also to be tested every fortnight along with the fire stations numbers every time and record be maintained in a Register.

18.15 Flooring of Battery room & Equipment room was damaged and needs to be attended.

18.16 Station Electrical cables are exposed.

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18.17 S&T Maintenance cables earth values are not painted on the wall nearby M/F Earth.

18.18 Walkie talkies are not working in station limits.

18.19 Point testing once in 15 days, has not been done by Technicians.

18.20 Stop Boards on Buffer stops are not available and shall be provided. Calling on signal schedule is not covered by signal technicians.

18.21 Competency certificate for USB blocks is not available with signal technicians. He may be sent to STTC/MLY for equipment course for USB block instrument‟

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18.22 Sigma boards are not provided to OHE Mast.

18.23 1 St loop axle counter frequently failed between 03-10-18 to 05-10-18. S 35 Up starter & up LSS S32 are put back for 4 trains to 3rd loop. Cause should be analysed.

18.24 Crank handle testing schedule was not followed by technicians by once in fortnightly.

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Brake Van No.SLR SC 08717:

The following irregularities were noticed in the brake van equipment in SLR. i. BP & FP gauges calibration is done but due dates are not available/

painted. The same may be made available. ii. Two wooden wedges available are of non-Standard size. The same may

be re-placed. iii. Two fire extinguishers are there and their due date is marked for four

months instead of three months (Done: 26.05.18 and Due date: 25.09.18). The same may be rectified.

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20.0 Rear Window Inspection from NDL-GNT section:

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20.1 Doubling work is in progress between NDL-GNT sections. Fencing/ barricading is not provided at isolated kilometres & wherever provided, it is made up of bamboo sticks, which needs to be replaced with sturdy fencing. Heavy vehicles are kept and moving nearby running track at Km 124/8-6. Formation work is in progress in Km 108 & Km 102. Lorries & bulldozer are moving near to the running line without barricading & no Rly./ Contractor supervisor is not available.

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20.2 Speed indication boards for loop lines are missing at NDPL (UP side), GZL (DN side). At other locations i.e. wherever provided, speed indicator boards are at cess level against 2.0m from rail level.

20.3 Trolley Refuges are provided at cutting portions (KM 226, 227, etc.), however, „R‟ indication boards with retro-reflective boards are not provided (para 220(4) of IRPWM).

20.4 Discharge GI pipe of Water pump house at KM 215/8, needs to be anchored with wall/ rock to avoid infringement in due course of time case of any damage.

20.5 Somidevipalle Station - Platform ramp at NDL end is in damaged condition. SOD needs to be needs checked and ensured. Ballast deficiency on line No.1 at isolated locations, shall be recouped.

20.6 Height gauges available at the location where UMLC No.252 at KM 99/11-9 is closed one year back, are to be removed.

20.7 General Observations: a. SEJ is low at KM 256/4-3 on Road No. 3. b. At most of the LCs, speed breaker indication on speed breaker board is in

yellow colour instead of black (viz LC Nos.190 and180). c. Ballast is deficient at KM 242/19-20 at Gazulapalli top Point & Crossing

portion and Point No.8B of Jaggambhotlakrishnapuram Station. d. Road surface needs to be attended at LC No.197/Tr (Diguvametta

station). e. Diguvametta Station Signage Board - Vertical clearance is less than 2.0m. f. Giddalur yard main line - For SR of 90KMPH (PSR due to sharp curve),

speed indicator boards are provided at more than prescribed height and the same are also infringing at KM 203/9 & 203/6.

g. Long alignment at KM 121/3-8 in rising gradient, is to be attended. h. At Km 204/8-5, bridge No. 320 (6X12.2 steel girder) is in transition portion

of 50 curve. Steel girders shall be replaced with PSC slabs for converting into ballasted deck bridge to avoid frequent disturbance in track parameters.

21.0 Brake van of T.NO. 56302 Passenger on 05.10.2018 (SWR GSLR 0576):

21.1 Sri. B. Thimoti, Sr. Passenger Guard/ NDL on duty, was in possession of valid Competency Certificates.

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21.2 Personal Equipment: a. G&SR - Though entered in the index, Amendment Slips 25 & 26 were

not available. b. Accident Manual - Though entered in the index, Amendment Slips 2 to

5 were not available. c. 4 Pad locks were not available since not supplied. d. First-aid Box No. 2 supplied to the Guard:

i. Biodine Ointment with date of expiry on 12/2017, is available. ii. Paracetamol 500mg tablets with date of expiry on September

2018, are available

Above medicines could have been replenished when it was sent for the same on 19.08.2018.

Brake Van Equipment:–

a. OTL of the BV Equipment Chamber was not sealed. b. List of Equipment was not displayed. c. BV Equipment chamber light is not glowing. d. Spare OTL was not kept in the Equipment Chamber. e. Portable Telephone was not loaded in the GSLR.

While Travelling up to SDV station, it was noticed that Guard was completely dependent on Walkie-Talkie set instead of using Hand Signals supplied to him. He was counselled to make use of Hand Signals while working the train. Such irregularity monitored and guards shall be counselled. Following wee also noticed: a. ‘∑’ Boards were not provided on OHE masts at NDPL, GZL, CMZ

and DMT stations (RB Lr.No.2017/Elect (TRS)113/4 Pt. New Delhi, dated: 29.12.2017).

b. Lighting arrangement was not made in the Tunnel between GZL-CMZ stations.

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