station working rules of duvvada east coast railway
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(B.MADHU VENKATESWARLU) ( K.GANESH KUMAR) DSTE / WAT Sr.DOM(G) / WAT
EAST COAST RAILWAY WALTAIR DIVISION STATION WORKING RULES OF DUVVADA STATION
(BROAD GAUGE) Date of Issue: ______________ Date brought into force:_________ NOTE:- The Station Working Rules must be read in conjunction with General &
Subsidiary rules and Block Working Manual and Operating Manual. These rules do not in any way supersede any rules in the above books.
(1) STATION WORKING RULE DIAGRAM a) Station Working Diagram No: SI/WRD10936 Alt ‘F’ b) CSTE/ECo.Rly/ DRG No SI-10936 Alt ‘F’ c) Date up to which corrected: (2) DESCRIPTION OF THE STATION: 2.1 a) GENERAL (LOCATION):
A Name of the Station : DUVVADA (DVD)
B Class of Station : ‘SPL’-Class
C Section : HOWRAH- MADRAS
D Double/Single line : Double Line
E Electrified/non electrified
: Electrified
F Gauge BG/MG/NG : BG
G Railway : East Coast Railway
H Route : ‘B’-Route
I Situated at KM : 882.790
J From : HWH
K No. of Cabins : One central cabin with power operated SSI and stand by VDU for working points and signals.
L Standard of Interlocking : Standard II (R)
2.2 BLOCK STATIONS, IBH, IBS ON EITHER SIDE AND THEIR DISTANCE AND OUT
LYING SIDINGS.
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Adjacent Block station Distance Direction
A THADY (THY) 8.834 KM MAS END
B GOPALPATANAM (GPT) 10.420 KM VSKP END
C JAGGAYYAPALEM 5.265 NORTH SIDE (VSPS line)
D VADDLAPUDI 5.020 VSPS
E NTPC Xing Station 7.925 SOUTH SIDE
F Automatic Signals Between DVD-GPT both UP & DN Line.
G DK Station & Out Lying Siding
NTPC Xing station is the outlying siding taking off from the yard on a independent route at south
end.
H PROVISION OF IBS Section DVD-THY
UP at KM 756.900
DN at KM 757.075
2.3 BLOCK SECTION LIMITS ON EITHER SIDE OF THE STATION ON DIFFERENT
DIRECTIONS.
Between Stations The Point from which the ‘Block Section’ Commences
The Point at which the ‘Block Section terminates
DVD-GPT
UP Line The rear block section commences at from KM 769/39-41.
Ends at KM 762/21-23.
DN Line The advance block section commences from KM 770/2-4
Ends at KM 762/10-12.
DVD-THADI
UP Line The advance block section commences at Up last stop signal No 1 of DVD.
Ends at BSLB of Thadi.
DN Line The rear block section commences at the Down last stop signal of Thadi.
Ends at down facing point No 102 B of DVD.
DVD-VDPD Single Line The rear block section commences / ends at Down last stop signal No 52 of DVD at north end on VSPS line.
Ends/commences at Up last stop signal of VDPD at north end.
DVD-JGPM Single Line
The rear block section commences / ends at Down last stop singla no 54 of DVD at north end on NTPC line.
Ends / commences at Up last stop signal of JGPM at north end.
DVD-NTPC Single Line
The rear block section commences / ends at Up last stop signal No 3 at South end on NTPC line.
Ends/commences at the down last stop signal of NTPC siding entry cabin.
2.4 GRADIENTS
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Station Towards
Chainage Inter Distance Gradient
From To
VSKP DN LINE
0.000 M 100.000 M 100.000 M 1 IN 450 Falling
100.000 M 200.000 M 100.000 M LEVEL
200.000 M 715.000 M 515.000 M 1 IN 260 Falling
715.000 M 1525.000 M
810.000 M 1 IN 150 Falling
1525.000 M 1900.000 M
375.000 M 1 IN 125 Falling
1900.000 M 3150.000 M
1250.000 M 1 IN 150 Falling
3150.000 M Into section
- 1 IN 164 Falling
VSKP UP LINE
0.000 M 910 M 910 M 1 IN 260 Falling
910 M 1700 M 790 M 1 IN 233 Falling
1700 M 1800 M 100 M LEVEL
1800 M 3125 M 1325 M 1 IN 230 Falling
3125 M 3475 M 350 M 1 IN 150 Falling
3475 M Into section
- 1 IN 215 Falling
THY UP LINE
0.000 M 351M 351M 1 IN 615 Falling
351M 575.48 M 224.48 M 1 IN 643 Raising
575.48 M 1210 M 634.52 M 1 IN 260 Raising
1210 M 1550 M 340 M 1 IN 232 Raising
1550 M Into section
- 1 IN 280 Raising
THY DN LINE
0.000 M 575M 575M 1 IN 944 Raising
575 M 1200 M 625 M 1 IN 260 Raising
1200 M 1393 M 193 M LEVEL
1393 M 2350 M 957 M 1 IN 179 Raising
2350 M 2950 M 400 M 1 IN 165 Raising
2950 M 3300 M 350 M 1 IN 230 Raising
3300 M Into section
- 1 IN 700 Raising
DVD-VDPD
0.000 M 910M 910 M 1 IN 260 Falling
910 M 1018 M 108.680 M 1 IN 260 Falling
1018.680 M 1125 M 106.320 M LEVEL
1125 M 1300 M 175 M 1 IN 582 Falling
1300 M 1975 M 675 M 1 IN 192 Falling
1975 M 2050 M 75 M LEVEL
2050 M Into section
- 1 IN 180 Falling
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DVD – JGPM
0.000 M 587.340 M 587.340 M 1 IN 260 (c) Falling
587.340 M 1600 M 1012.660 M 1 IN 150(c) Falling
1600 M 1950 M 350 M LEVEL
1950 M Into section
- 1 IN 200 Falling
DVD-NTPC
000.000 M 575.840 M 575.840 M LEVEL
575.840 M 1200 M 624.160 M 1 IN 260 Raising
1200 M 1490 M 290 M 1 IN 163 Raising
1490 M 2090 M 600 M 1 IN 900 Raising
2090 M 3348 M 1258 M 1 IN 200 Raising
3348 M Into section
- LEVEL
2.5 LAYOUT:
(A) RUNNING LINES IN THE MAIN YARD
Sl No.
Name of the line Electrified/ Non Electrified
Platforms with length
1 Line No.-1 ( Common Loop) Electrified H.L.Platform (550 M)
2 Line No.-2 (Down Main) Electrified NIL
3 Line No.-3 ( Down Loop) Electrified NIL
4 Line No.-4 (Common oop) Electrified H.L.Platform (563.5 M)
5 Line No.-5 (Up Main) Electrified H.L.Platform (560.7 M)
6 Line No.-6 (NTPC Loop) Electrified NIL
7 Line No.-7 (NTPC Main Line) Electrified NIL
(B) SIDINGS: NIL
2.5.1 RUNNING LINES, DIRECTION OF TRAFFIC & HOLDING CAPACITY IN CSL:
Sl No
Name of the lines Holding capacity in CSL
Direction of movements
1 Line -1 ( Common Loop) 858 (STR-STR) Trains coming from GPT, VDPD, JGPM and proceeding towards THY and R&D yard of NTPC are Up trains. Trains coming from THY and R&D Yard of NTPC and proceeding towards VSKP, VDPD and JGPM are DN trains.
2 Line -2 (DN Main) 704 (STR-SB)
3 Line -3 (DN Loop) 693 (STR-SB)
4 Line -4 (Common Loop) 688 (STR-STR)
5 Line -5 (UP Main) 705 (STR-SB)
6 Line -6 (NTPC Loop) 694 (STR-STR)
7 Line -7 (NTPC M/Line) 716 (STR-STR)
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2.5.2 NON RUNNING LINES: NIL 2.5.3 ANY SPECIAL FEATURES IN THE LAYOUT
NTPC siding takes off from VSPS line at JGPM SSI Junction cabin and passes through DVD yard. The siding section between JGPM-DVD and DVD-NTPC Xing station is worked under Absolute block system of working with single line working and token less block working. The complete siding from JGPM-DVD-NTPC is provided with 25 KVAC traction. The yard at JGPM, DVD & NTPC siding are working manually operated Multiple Aspect Colour Light Signals. One new Xing panel station is commissioned between DVD-NTPC yard. The Station Master of NTPC shall grant / obtain line clear from the adjacent block station DVD. Details are given in Appendix –‘H’ to the SWR.
2.6 LEVEL CROSSINGS Details are given in Appendix –‘A’ SYSTEM AND MEANS OF WORKING:-
System of working in force
: Absolute Block System: (DVD-THY,DVD-JGPM,DVD-NTPC,DVD-VDPD) Automatic: DVD-GPT
Double Line/Single Line : Double Line: DVD-GPT & DVD-THY Single Line: DVD-JGPM, DVD-NTPC & DVD-VDPD.
Block Instruments : SGE type lock and Block Instruments: DVD-THY, Single Line Token Less: DVD-JGPM, DVD-NTPC & DVD-VDPD
Co-operative/ Non co-operative
: Non co-operative: DVD-THY Co-operative: DVD-JGPM, DVD-NTPC & DVD-VDPD
Block Telephones : Attached with Block Instruments
Telephone attached to IBS
: UP IBS at KM 756.900
Custody of Block instrument keys
: SM on duty.
(3)
(4) SYSTEM OF SIGNALLING AND INTERLOCKING 4.1
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1 Standard of Interlocking Standard – II (R)
2 Type of Signaling MACLS
3 Mode of Operating the signals
PANEL & Stand by Visual Display Unit (VDU)
4 Provision of Calling –On signals
Calling on signals are provided to receive trains
in the event of failure of the main reception
signals due to track circuit / axle counter failure.
Calling-on signal button will be pressed after the
train has come to a stop at the foot of the
reception signal ensured by seeing the track red
indication. After operating the calling on signal
button along with Route button the signal will
clear after a lapse of 120 seconds. The respective
counter registers the operation by an increment
of one number on the count
5 Provision of Shunt signals
SH-48, SH-39, SH-37, SH-35, SH-34, SH-32,
SH-30, SH-28, SH-23, SH-21, SH-20, SH-19,
SH-18, SH-17, SH-15, SH-11, SH-10 & SH-08
are provided.
6 Emergency cross over
7 Track circuits The station yard along with 9Rail length Calling
-ON track circuited are provided for replacement
of signal as well as to ascertain proper
positioning of train movement 8 Axle counters Refer 14.0 of Appendix ‘B’ of this SWR.
9 Crank handle Refer 2.4, 2.5 & 3.4 of Appendix ‘B’ of this SWR.
10 Emergency Point operation:
Refer 2.3,2.4,2.5,2.5.1,2.5.2 & 3.2 of Appendix ‘B’ of this SWR.
11 Showing of Veedor Counters
One counter icon has been provided on the VDU. When selected a drop down menu will appear indicating the following counters. 1. Emergency Route Release. 2. Emergency Point Operation. 3. Emergency Crank handle release. 4. Emergency Gate release. 5. LVCD axle counters resetting.
12 Emergency route release indication:
Refer 5.0, 6.0 & 3.3 (C) of Appendix ‘B’ of this SWR.
13 Emergency Crank Handle release.
As per para 2.5 & 3.4 of Appendix ‘B’
14 Emergency Gate release.
NIL
4.2 CUSTODY OF RELAY ROOM KEY AND PROCEDURE FOR ITS HANDING OVER AND TAKING OVER BETWEEN STATION MASTER AND S&T MAINTENANCE STAFF:
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Double locking arrangement is provided in the relay room with one key within the custody of on duty SM & other one with the maintainer of the S&T department. JPO issued by PCOM and CSTE/ECoR vide No.JPO/02/2012, Dt.29.08.2012 should be followed. 4.3 POWER SUPPLY: i) Auto changeover panel is provided in the Station Master’s Office with the
three power supplies viz., DN AT,UP AT and Local, for changing the switch to the required supply position.
ii) Normally the switch will be kept towards AT1 or AT2 position. Whenever
power block is to be given on the line, the on duty SM must ascertain that power is available on the other AT. If power block is to be given on the Up line, Down AT must be available and vice-versa
iii) In case of failure of one of the AT supply without any power block, the on duty SM. has to check the manual switches provided in the SM room. In case of failure of both AT supplies, the Local supply shall be utilized by operating the switch. In case a failure of both AT1 & AT2 supplies a message shall be given to the AEE and SSE/PSI for prompt rectification.
iv) For IPS system that provides power supply to the signaling installation 230V AC is taken from the selection output of the Auto change Over Panel in SM Office. There is a remote monitoring ASM box provided at the station to monitor the health of IPS.
REMOTE MONITORING ASM BOX: Remote monitoring SM Box gives alarm to the SM for the following fault conditions:-
i) 50% depth of discharge (DOD) of battery. In this condition audio/visual alarm comes, which can be acknowledged with audio cut-off.
ii) 60% DOD, which warns for emergency. The alarm for this condition is same as for condition 1.
iii) 70% DOD, which signals system, shut-down. In this condition signal feed is cut-off and all DC-DC converters continue working. Audio alarm continues till power supply is restored.
iv) Any of the module fails, which calls for ‘call S&T’. v) Whenever there is a failure of power supply in one AT the SM shall take prompt
action to inform to all concerned for the rectification. The SM himself, during his daily checks, shall test the availability of power supply on both AT’s and make an entry in the Station Diary duly initiating action for rectification of failure, if any.
(5) TELECOMMUNICATIONS: The details of telecommunication facilities for train working provided at the
station are as follows.
i) The Control Telephone: VSKP-DVD-SCMN-WMY-VSPS-KTV Complex board.
ii) TPC (Traction Power Control): DVD-VSKP-PSA
iii) Block telephone connection DVD-GPT.
iv) Block telephone connection between DVD-THY, DVD-NTPC crossing Station, DVD-VDPD, DVD-JGPM
v) Hot Line telephone connection between DVD-JGPM, DVD-GPT, DVD-THY, DVC VDPD, DVD of NTPC crossing station.
vi) VHF communication between DVD-JGPM, GPT, VDPD, THY and R&D yard
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of NTPC crossing station.
vii) Verification Up & Dn & Crank handle, LV Box locations.
viii) Auto telephone connecting Divisional HQ & stations from VSKP – PSA
ix) Telephone between DVD & UP IBS at KM 756.900 in DVD-THY section.
x) Telephone between DVD & LC gate at KM 763/26-28 DVD-GPT section.
(6) SYSTEM OF TRAIN WORKING:
6.1.1 TRAIN WORKING STAFF IN EACH SHIFT:
The following is the Complement of operating Staff at the station.
SL No. COMPLEMENT OF STAFF STAFF IN EACH SHIFT
1 Station Master 01
2 Points Man 02
6.1.2 RESPONSIBILITY FOR ASCERTAINING CLEARANCE OF THE LINES AND ZONES OF RESPONSIBILITY:
The SM on duty is responsible to ascertain the clearance of the nominated line between BSLB/first facing point and advanced starter signal in each direction. Private Number Book should be under custody of SM on duty.
6.1.3 ASSURANCE OF STAFF IN THE ASSURANCE REGISTER.
All staff who are in any way connected with trains passing duties, shall before being allowed to take up independent charge of their duties and on his absence for a period of 15(Fifteen) consecutive days or more, and if there is any change made in the Station Working Rules, shall sign in the Assurance Register and SWR as a token of their having gone through and understood clearly the relative rules in connection with their duties.
6.2 CONDITIONS FOR GRANTING LINE CLEAR: a) SINGLE LINE SECTION : Trains are worked under Absolute Block System and the condition down
in GR 8.01(1)(a),(c), 8.01(2)(b) & 8.03 (2)(a),(b) & (c)(ii) shall be complied with before granting line clear.
b) DOUBLE LINE SECTION: The condition down in GR 8.01(1)(a),(c), 8.01(2)(b) & 8.03 (1)(a),(b) & (c)(ii) shall be complied with before granting line clear.
c) Adequate distance for reception of trains at DVD.
LINE NO UP TRAINS DN TRAINS
FROM TO FROM TO
DN MAIN LINE
-- -- STR.NO.30 DN INTERME
DIATE STR.NO.48
L/NO-3 -- -- -- --
L/NO.4 UP STR.NO.17 UP ADV STR. NO.1
OR END OF SAND HUMP
DN STR. NO.34
DN INTERMEDIATE STR
NO. 48 OR
END OF SAND
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HUMP
L/NO.5 UP MAIN STR. NO.19
UP ADV STR. NO.1
-- --
L/NO.6 UP LOOP STR NO.21
INTERMEDIATE STR.
NO.11
DN LOOP STR. NO.36
DN ADV STR. NO.
54 OR
END OF SAND HUMP
L/NO.7 UP STR NO.23 INTERMEDIATE STR NO. 11
DN STR. NO.38
DN ADV STR.
NO.54
6.2.1 SPECIAL CONDITIONS TO BE OBSERVED WHILE RECEIVING OR DESPATCHING A
TRAIN. 6.2.1.1 SETTING OF POINTS AGAINST BLOCKED LINE
When a running line is blocked by stabled load wagon, vehicle or by a train which is to cross or give precedence to another train or immediately after the arrival of a train at the station, the points in rear should be immediately set against the blocked line except when shunting or any other movement is required to be done on that line vide GR 3.51.06.
Safety Point Alarm Unit (SPAU): A safety point alarm is provided on the panel board with different indications:
1. On complete arrival of a train at the station, the SM has to set the points immediately against the occupied line.
2. In case the SM forgets to alter the points, after a time lag of 02 minutes, an audible buzzer will be heard from this instrument along with the ‘RED” indication of the line on which the train has arrived.
3. The SM shall then press ‘ACK’ button to mute the buzzer, and immediately set the required points against the line on which the train has arrived.
4. On setting the points against the occupied line, the RED indication will disappear. 5. In case SM fails to set the required points against the occupied line a fault
message will be triggered SMS will be sent to concerned station mobile and all concerned staff. Action will be taken against. If all the lines of a station happen to be blocked when line clear has been granted to a train the safety point alarm will not work and the point should be set for the line occupied by a stable load or a goods train by SM on duty in that order so that, in case of mishap, the chance of causalities minimized. In case of all the lines are occupied by passenger trains points should be set for a loop line to negotiate which the speed of incoming train would be reduced which in turn would minimize the consequences/causalities vide SR 3.51.06(b). These precautions shall be taken in addition to the observance of other precautions as contained in SR 5.04.01 and SR 5.23.01. Block collars to be placed on the concerned button of blocked line.
6.2.1.2 RECEPTION OF TRAINS ON BLOCKED. Whenever trains are to be admitted on blocked line it is necessary that the train is Piloted In by a written authority T/509 given by the SM on duty and delivered by a competent Railway servant to the Loco Pilot of the train. Calling on signal
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may be taken OFF. [Refer GR 5.09 & SRs there to].
6.2.1.3 RECEPTION OF TRAINS ON NON-SIGNALLED LINE: All running lines at the station are equipped with reception signals. If it becomes
necessary to admit a train on non-signalled line the rules laid in GR 5.10 with SR there to shall be followed.
6.2.1.4 DESPATCH OF TRAINS FROM NON-SIGNALLED LINE.
NIL 6.2.1.5 DESPATCH OF TRAINS FROM A LINE PROVIDED WITH COMMON STARTER
SIGNAL NIL
6.2.1.6 ANY SPECIAL CONDITIONS TO BE OBSERVED. a) Special Restriction:
1. Shunting in face of approaching train is prohibited in station section towards GPT end.
2. UP trains shall not be detained outside UP Home signal of DVD to prevent rolling back of train due to 1 in 125 UP gradient.
b) Special Instructions: NIL 6.3 CONDITIONS FOR TAKING “OFF” APPROACH SIGNAL. The SM on duty shall nominate a clear line not only up to the starter but also for
an adequate distance beyond it for reception of trains. [Refer GR 3.07(4)(5),3.08(4)(b) 3.36, 3.38, 3,40, 4.17 and SR 3.36. 01, 3.36.02, 3.36.04, 3.40.01, 3.40.02, 3.47.01, 4.17.02, and Block Working Manual]
6.3.1 RESPONSIBILITY OF STATION MASTER FOR RESTORATION OF SIGNALS TO ‘ON’
POSITION. Station Master should ensure that signal is put back to ‘ON’ after passage of the train as per GR 3.36.2 (b).
6.4 SIMULTANEOUS RECEPTION AND DESPATCH OF TRAINS: According to the existing inter locking at this station the simultaneous
reception and dispatch of trains are permitted as stipulated below.
A] Reception of an UP train from GPT or VDPD on common loop [Line.No.4]
And Despatch of another UP train from UP main line [Line. No. 5]
B] Reception of an DN train on common loop [Line No.4]
And Despatch of another DN train from DN Main [Line No.2] or DN loop [Line No. 3]
C] Reception of an DN train from THY or from NTPC on NTPC loop [Line No. 6]
And Despatch of another DN train from NTPC Main line [Line No.7] to JGPM
6.4.1 CROSSING OF TRAINS In addition to the normal provision of reception and dispatch of trains, the rules
laid down in SR 3.47-01 and SR 3.51.06 shall be followed.
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6.5 COMPLETE ARRIVAL OF THE TRAINS: (A) BETWEEN DVD-GPT SECTION: The entire block section between DVD-GPT on both UP and DN lines are monitored by Automatic Block Signalling and the position of the auto section whether ‘occupied’ or ‘clear’ is indicated in VDU/Panel at SM’s room. Both side Advanced Starters are controlled by signal in advance of Auto section. As soon as train clears the first auto section, the ‘RED’ indication appears in the VDU/Panel. After whole train clears the first auto section, clear indication ‘GREEN’ appears on the VDU/Panel of auto section. When the train clears the track circuit No. 41T2 provided beyond the UP home signal, this indicates complete arrival of the UP train. When the train clears the track circuit No.19T provided beyond the DN Home Signal, this indicates complete arrival of the train in DN train. Thereafter, SM on duty shall inform to the SM of the rear station regarding complete arrival of the train indicating the number and description of the train and its arrival time supported by a Private Number. If a train passes through the station without confirming the last vehicle indicator then SR 4.17.02 and 4.17.03 shall be followed. If a train arrive without the last vehicle indicator then action shall be taken by SM on duty as per GR 4.17 and SR thereto. When Motor trolley follows a train the points shall not be operated until the following motor trolley is admitted on the same line. In the event of motor trolley is delayed in the section, the SM on duty shall take action in terms of SR 15.25.08. (B) BETWEEN DVD-THY,DVD-JGPM,DVD-VDPD & DVD-NTPC SECTION: As soon as the train arrives, the Station Master on duty shall satisfy himself that the train has arrived completely and is standing clear of the fouling mark and shall ensure that the last vehicle carried the last vehicle indicator as prescribed under clause (a)and (b) of Sub-Rule (1) of GR 4.16 and SR 4.16.01 (a) (i) and (ii) or SR 4.16.05 and the conditions for closing the block section as laid down in GR 14.10 and complied with. After complying GR 8.03 (i) (a),(b)and (c)(ii)and SR.4.17.01(b),(c) and (d), the Station Master shall send Train out of block section report in terms of GR.14.10(2) for train arrived.
The duty of ascertaining that the train has arrived complete will devolve on the Station Master on duty. For run through trains Station Master shall verify the last vehicle indicator to ascertain complete arrival For stopping trains Station Master shall send train complete arrival register to the guard of the train and ascertain complete arrival. LVCD (Last Vehicles Check Device) is installed on sections between DVD-THY,DVD-JGPM, DVD-VDPD and DVD-NTPC where clearence of the section is indicated by a green light indication on panel board which suggests the station master that block section is clear. However, in the event of Red indicates appears, it suggests the Station Master either the block section is not clear or the LVCD equipment failed. In both the cases, the station master shall ensure train complete arrival as per the procedure.
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6.6 DESPATCH OF TRAINS:
Despatch of trains is governed by provision of GR 3.42, and SRs there to . SR 3.42.01 [b], SR.3.42.01 (a), SR 3.42.04 and BWM 2J3^) (a),(e),(f)&(g) for double line working and SR. 3.36.04(b)(i)(ii)m 3.42.01(b), 3.42.04 and BWM 2.07(5}(b) for single line working and other relevant provision of GR & SR, BWM and SWR.
6.7 TRAINS RUNNING THROUGH: In addition to procedure detailed in paras 'Reception and Despatch' of trains,
rules laid down in GR 3.40, 4.17, 4.42 with relevant SRs 3.36.40 and 3.42.02(a)(ii) and other relevant provisions of G & SR, BWM & OM shall be followed. In case of non stop train the Station Master on duty will give prior instructions to the Station Master on duty operating block instruments to obtain line clear from the station in advance supported by a private number and getting line clear SM operating Panel/VDU shall take ‘off’ the departure signals in time to avoid detention to the through trains.
6.8 WORKING IN CASE OF FAILURE PROCEDURE TO BE FOLLOWED FOR WORKING OF TRAINS DURING FAILURE /
SUSPENSION OF INTERLOCKING / SIGNALS / POINTS:
TRACK CIRCUITS Whenever there is a failure of track circuit zone the clearence of the zone must be verified physically before
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initiating any movement over the zone. When there is a failure of point zone track circuit the concerned point may not operate from the panel. In such case the points may be operated by crank handle and on ensuring clearence the movement over such point/points may be initiated.
AXLE COUNTER During failure of LVCD Axle Counter the station master operating the Block instrument shall ensure complete arrival of the last train in that section by getting the guards endorsement in the ‘complete arrival register’ or through a competent railway servant deputed for the purpose. After confirming the complete arrival of the last train over the section the SM on duty shall send train out of section report to the station in rear supported by a private number and shall advise the station master at the other end of the section to go far resetting of ‘LVCD’ Axle counter in conjunction as per the procedure given at Appendix ‘B’ para 15.0
BLOCK INSTRUMENTS
When there is a failure of point zone track circuit the concerned point may not operate from the panel. In such case the points may be operated by crank handle and on ensuring clearence the movement over such point/points may be initiated.
RECEPTION OF TRAIN ON OBSTRUCTED LINE
Whenever trains are to be admitted on blocked line it is necessary that the train is Piloted In by a written authority T/509 given by the SM on duty and delivered by a competent Railway servant to the Loco Pilot of the train. Calling on signal may be taken OFF. [Refer GR 5.09 & SRs there to].
RECEPTION OF A TRAIN ON NON-SIGNALLED LINE
During failure of track circuit of berthing poration of WMY line the clearence of the line must be verified physically before initiating piloting ‘IN’ or ‘OUT’ as the case may be. The responsibility of verification of the clearence of the track circuit zones lies with the SM on duty operating the panel.
DEFECTIVE SIGNALS: When Signals become defective, the procedure laid down in GR 3.68 to 3.81, 9.12 to 9.14 and SR thereto shall be followed.
DEFECTIVE INTERLOCKING:
When interlocking becomes defective, the Station Master
on duty shall be responsible to personally supervise the
setting, clamping and padlocking of all required facing and
trailing points with crank handle points for admission of all
trains vide SR 3.69.03(c). DEFECTIVE/DAMAGED POINTS
When points become defective, the signals controlling these
points shall be considered as defective and vice-versa and
action taken as mentioned in Para 6.8.2 and 6.8.4.
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6.9 PROVISIONS FOR WORKING OF TROLLIES/ MOTOR TROLLIES/MATERIAL LORRIES:
1. The section where Axle counters are provided in lieu of track circuits, Trolleys, Motor Trolleys, Lorries etc., which are not insulated, shall not be allowed to run except on line clear.
2. Motor Trolleys/ Tower Wagons/ Meterial Lorries are not likely to actuate the Axle counters correctly. When they are to run over the section split by Axle counters, the whole section is to be treated as one section and next train to started after the last train has arrived complete.
3. Motor Trollies shall be worked as per GR 15.25 & SR thereto and BWM 5.11(2), 5.12, 5.13 and 5.14(2)(b). Material trollies shall be worked as per GR 15.27 and SRs thereto and BWM 5.11(2), 5.13, 5.13(2)(b). The authority to proceed shall be on form T/369(3b).
(7) BLOCKING OF LINES:
Whenever a running line is blocked either by loose vehicles or by stabling train or by a train which is to cross or give precedence to another train, the points at either end should immediately be set against the blocked line except during shunting movement. Whenever a running line is blocked for any reason REMINDER COLLARS provided for the purpose shall be placed on the concerned Home signal and point buttons respectively controlling the blocked line vide SR 3.36.03(b) 5.23.01 (a). ‘Line Block' is to be activated on VDU by SM on duty. A clear remark in 'RED- ink shall be made immediately in the train signal register and a record shall be made in the Station Master’s diary also. Stable load register is also to be maintained. The stable load or loose vehicles are to be secured to prevent rolling down of vehicles. [Refer SR 3.36.3(b), GR 5.23 and SR 5.23.01].
(8) SHUNTING:- 8.1 GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
The rules laid down in GR 3.46, 3.52 to 3.56, 5.13, 5.14, 5.16, 5.17, 5.18, 5.21, 8.06 and 8.15 with relevant SRs shall be observed. All shunt movements shall be supervised by Guard / Station Master on duty or by a competent Railway servant deputed by SM on duty as the case may be. The authority for shunting shall be the taken off of Shunt Signal or on form T/806. The limit Up to which shunting is permitted and the lines involved must written on the shunting authority.
8.2 SHUNTING IN FACE OF AN APPROACHING TRAIN Strictly prohibited.
8.3 PROHIBITION OF SHUNTING – ANY SPECIAL FEATURES: a) Whenever line clear is granted for UP trains on double line
section any movement/shunting in the direction of single line section/or in face of approaching train is prohibited.
b) Hand shunting is prohibited at both ends of the yard. c) Fly shunting is prohibited. d) Shunting in face of an approaching train is prohibited. 8.4 SHUNTING ON SINGLE LINE
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i) WITHIN STATION SECTION:- Between the last stop signals at either end of the yard. Shunting within the
station may be performed proved that no train is approaching the station yard. Once line clear has been granted for a train no shunt shall be taken towards that end of the yard where the train is approaching. The rules laid down in GR 8.10 shall be followed.
ii) BETWEEN LAST STOP SIGNAL & OPPOSITE FIRST STOP SIGNAL Shunting may be performed when no train is on line clear. The rule laid in GR
8.12 shall be followed. iii) BEYOND FIRST STOP SIGNAL Line out side the first signal shall not be obstructed for shunting or for any
other purpose unless the section is clear and blocked back. The rules laid in GR 8.13 shall be followed.
iv) DURING FAILURE The line out side the outer most facing points shall not be obstructed unless
the section is clear and is blocked back.
8.5 SHUNTING ON DOUBLE LINE i) SHUNTING OUTSIDE STATION SECTION: a) When the line clear has been given no shunting shall be permitted in the
block section in rear. b) Shunting or obstruction for any other purpose shall not be permitted in the
block section in rear unless it is clear and is blocked back Vide GR 8.06 (2). c) Shunting or obstruction for any other purpose shall not be permitted in the
block section in advance unless it is clear and is blocked forward Vide GR 8.06 (3).
ii) SHUNTING IN FACE OF AN APPROACHING TRAIN:
Prohibited. iii) SHUNTING WITH IN STATION SECTION: If the necessary signals are kept at "ON" shunting may be carried on with in
the station section but this shall be done only when there is no approaching train since shunting in face of an approaching train is prohibited at this station.
iv) SHUNTING IN REAR OF FOLLOWING A TRAIN TRAVELLING AWAY Shunting in rear of following a train travelling away from the station is
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governed by GR 8.06(3). A competent railway servant shall supervise the shunting and the train shall
have sufficient brake power. The line shall be blocked forward immediately after the arrival of travelling away train at the block station in advance the section shall be blocked forward.
v) The procedure of blocked forward/blocked back given in BWM 5.15 (b) shall be followed.
vi) SHUNTING UP TO IBS & BEYOND IBS Rules laid in IBS to be followed. (9) ABNORMAL CONDITIONS:
(9) ABNORMAL CONDITIONS: -
(a) The rules to be observed in the event of abnormal conditions:
i) During partial interruption/ failure of electrical communications instrument.
During partial interruption of communications trains shall be worked in accordance with BWM 5.16 & 5.23 & SR 6.02.06
ii) The Authority to proceed in to the occupied block section in case obstruction of line or accident etc.
Whenever it becomes necessary to send a train into the block station already occupied by another train or due to accident, trains shall be worked in accordance with SR 6.02.05. The authority to proceed shall be block ticket (i.e T/A-602 or T/A-912) or as per SR 6.02.05 and 9.12.04 respectively.
iii) Trains delayed in block section.
When a train carrying passenger does not arrive with in ‘10’ minutes or a goods train within 20 minutes after allowing for its normal running time from the station in rear the Station Master at the station in advance shall immediately advise the station in rear and the Section Controller on duty of this fact. The procedure laid down in GR 6.04 and SR thereto shall be followed.
iv) Failure / Passing of intermediate block stop signal at ‘ON’:
Details are available in Appendix-F of this SWR.
v) Failure of axle counter block / BPAC:
Para No.5.09 in Appendix ‘B’ of this SWR to be adopted.
vi) Failure of MTRC NIL
(b) Procedure for emergency operation of Points by Crank Handle:
(i)
The detailed procedures for emergency crank handle operation of motor operated points are mentioned in Para No.4.2.3 of Appendix ‘B’.
(ii) Procedure for Emergency operation of point with axle counter track circuit failure are mentioned in Para No.4.0 of Appendix ‘B’
( c) Certification of clearance of track before “calling on signal” operation is initiated:
Before taking off Calling-on Signal during failure of track circuit/axle counter, the route and the clearance of the track over which train would pass to be verified by SM.
(d) Reporting failure of points, Track circuits / Axle counters and interlocking:
(i) Whenever there is a failure of points, track circuits / axle counters or any other interlocking gear at the station the failure should be reported by SM on duty to
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the concerned signal maintenance staff on duty responsible for attending the failure and only after receipt of the written memo from the Signalling Maintainer for rectification of the fault, SM should restore the normal working.
(ii) The entries in failure register to be done with message to the Section Controller.
9.1 TOTAL FAILURE OF COMMUNICATIONS:
i) In the event of Total Failure of Communication on double line trains shall be worked in accordance with provisions SR 6.02.03.
ii) In the event of single line working on double line section during total failure of communications the provisions laid down in SR6.02.02 shall be followed.
9.2 TEMPORARY SINGLE LINE WORKING ON A DOUBLE LINE SECTION:
In the event of single line working on a double line section when communication is available, the provision laid down in SR 6.02.01 shall be followed. However the IBS signal in the section shall be kept suspended and the entire section shall be treated as one section.
9.3 DESPATCH OF TRAINS UNDER AUTHORITY TO PROCEED WITHOUT LINE CLEAR
OR TO ASSIST A CRIPPLED TRAIN. The procedure laid down in GR 6.09 with SR there to shall be followed. The last stop signals shall shall not be taken ‘OFF’ but an authority to pass the last stop signal at ‘ON’ shall be issued in the prescribed form T/369 (3b).
(10) VISIBILITY TEST OBJECT The signal lights of UP Main starter signal No.19 and DN Starter signal No.34 of DN
loop Line are earmarked to serve as visibility test objects during Day and Night vide GR 3.61(2)(b)(iii).
(11) ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT AT THE STATION Details are given in Appendix 'E'. (12) FOG SIGNAL MEN NOMINATED TO BE CALLED IN CASE OF FOG i) During thick, foggy or tempestuous, dust storm etc weather, when the
visibility of the signal is impaired, the SM on duty shall initiate action to depute Fog Signalmen with sufficient Detonators Vide GR 3.61 in order to indicate the location of the station approach signals to the driver of an approaching train.
ii) The Fog Signalmen shall be proceed to the outer most signal of the station and place one detonators at a distance of 275M from the outer most signal towards the approaching train and another detonator at a distance of 10M from the first one and he shall stand 45M away from the detonator.
iii) On single line section the Fog signal man shall show a proceed hand signal to the out going train. The detailed procedure laid down in GR 3.61 with SR there to shall be followed.
iv) The Fog signal men shall be permanent employees, no temporary or casual labour shall be deployed as Fog signal man.
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v) The assurance of Fog signal man available at the station (including Engineering Branch if available) shall be obtained in the fog signal register every year in the month of ‘October’.
vi) Details of supply of detonators, available stock, use, and testing etc. shall be maintained in the fog signal register maintained at the station as per GR 3.64 and SR there to
Note: Names of Fog Signal men available at the station shall be exhibited in the SM’s office.
LIST OF APPENDICES
APPENDIX-A : WORKING OF LEVEL CROSSING GATES
APPENDIX-B : SYSTEM OF SIGNALLING AND INTERLOCKING AND COMMUNICATION ARRANGEMENTS AT THE STATION.
APPENDIX-C : ANTI COLLISION DEVICE ( RAKSHA KAVACH)
APPENDIX-D : DUTIES OF TRAIN PASSING STAFF AND STAFF IN EACH SHIFT
APPENDIX-E : LIST OF ESSENTIAL EQUPMENTS PROVIDED AT THE STATION
APPENDIX-F : RULES OF WORKING OF DK STATIONS, HALTS, IBH, IBS AND OUTLYING SIDINGS
APPENDIX-G :
RULES FOR WOKING OF TRAINS IN ELECTRIFIED SECTIONS.
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APPENDIX ’A’ TO STATION WORKING RULES OF DUVVADA ROAD
STATION LEVEL CROSSING GATES
1. GENERAL:
1.1 DESCRIPTION OF THE LEVEL CROSSING GATE:
Following details shall be maintained at all manned level crossing gates:
1 No. of Level Crossing Gate : 763/26-28
2 Engineering or Traffic gate : Engineering Gate
3 Under control of station master or
permanent way inspector. : PWI/DVD
4 Location at Km. : KM. 763/26-28
5 At station : -
6 In between station : DVD-GPT
7 BG/MG/NG : BG
8 Single line/double line/multiple line : Single Line
9 Normal position : Open to Road Traffic
10 Interlocked/ Non-Interlocked : Interlocked
11 Means of Interlocking : Mechanical
12 Provision of gate single at Km. : i) DN Line : 763/22-20
13 Signaling arrangement : Provided
14 Means of communication Telephone. : Telephone connected with DVD
Station
15 Width of the level crossing gate : 5.20 M
16 Type of road : Others
17 Name of road : Kapu-jaggaraju Peta
18 Metalled /Non-Metalled : Metalled
19 Approach road :
20 Width of the road : 5.10 M
21 Angle of road crossing (in case of the
SKEW gates)
: 900
22 Road gradients (if any) : [a]North/East Side: Level
: [b]South/West Side: Level
23 Road alignment (straight/Curve) : [a] North/East Side : Straight
[b] South/East Side : Straight
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24 Provision of height gauges : Provided
25 Type of barriers : Lifting Barriers
26 Length of check rails : 7.2 M
27 Road surface in between level
crossing gates.
: Level
28 Length of rumble strip/ speed
breakers.
: 5.2 M
29 Road signs : Provided
30 Speed breakers indication board : Provided
31 TVU: : 13560
32 Census next due on : 03-10-14
33 Demarcation for placement of
detonators. : Provided
34 No. of gateman working : Three
35 Nearest Railway Medical Assistance : Rly.Health Unit/VDPD
36 Nearest Private Medical Assistance
available (if any) : PH Kurmanna Palam
37 List of equipment available (Yes/No) : Yes
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1.2 EQUIPMENTS:
SL NO ITEMS QUAENTITY/NUMBERS
1 LED based flashing Tri Colour Hand Signal Lamp.
3Nos.
2 Hand Signal Flag Green. 1 with mounted stick
3 Hand Signal Flag Red. 3 Nos.
4 Banner Flag Red. 3 Nos.
5 Posts for exhibiting red banner flag 2.Nos
6 Spare chains with padlocks 2 with stop mark.
7 Detonators 10 in tin case
8 Gate lamps 1 Nos.
9 Tommy Bar 2 Nos.
10 Mortan Pan 1No
11 Spade/Fowarh 1No
12 Rammer 1No
13 Pick Axe 1No 14 Tin case for flags 1No
15 Can for Oil 1No
16 Water Pot/Bucket 1No
17 Canister for Muster Roll 1No
18 Set of spare spectacles of gateman wearing glasses.
1No
19 Board demarcation protection of level crossing gate diagram in case of obstruction.
1No
20 Bucket 1No
21 Whistle 1No
21 Wall Clock 1 No
23 A small size chain for use in case of failure of Gate Boom.
2 No.
1.3 RECORDS TO BE KEPT AT GATE LODGE:
In addition to the above equipment, following records shall also be kept at the gate
lodge.
1. Gate Working Instructions in Hindi / English.
2. Gate Working Instructions in local vernacular language.
3. Gateman Rule Book in local vernacular language
4. List for tools and books.
5. Duty Roster.
6. Certificate for working as gateman.
7. Bio-data particulars of Gatemen, including date of passing vision test, initial /
refresher course, safety camp etc.
8. Accident Register.
9. Record of last census of road traffic at level crossing gate.
10. Public Complaint Book.
11. Inspection Book.
12. S&T Register.
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1.4
MODE OF OPERATION:
1. After the gate is closed and locked then key ‘A’ is extracted from EKT-1. 2. Key ‘A’ thus extracted is inserted in EKT-2 and turned ‘KEY-IN’ contact of EKT-2 along
with switch ‘GS-2’ reversed will clear down gate semi automatic signal No. GA763/22. 3. In case of emergency gate man will inform SM/DVD supported by a PN, then KEY ‘B’
to be extracted (Chained with crank handling). 4. Extraction of ‘Key-B’ shall put back the gate signal No. GA-763/22 to ‘ON’. 5. Approach locking of 120 seconds with back locking is provided on ‘Key-A’ wgeb ub
EKT-2 for DN line. 6. For DN line, approach warning for Gate man is provided which is actuated from a
distance of 2KM in rear of DN gate stop signal.
1.5 DUTIES OF GATEMAN:
1. ALERTNESS:
The gateman shall be alert and be prepared to take immediate action, should
danger be apprehended. Keys of the gate shall be in his personal custody.
2. POSITION DURING PASSAGE OF TRAINS:
During passage of trains, gateman will stand in the manner indicated below:
i) Gateman will stand alternatively in front of the gate-lodge facing the
approaching train.
ii) In day time, gateman shall hold red and green flags furled up on separate
sticks in right and left hands respectively.
iii) In night time, gateman shall hold lighted hand signal with white light
facing the track.
iv) He shall keep the whistle slung around his neck from a cord.
3. ROUTING DUTIES OF GATEMAN:
i) Gateman shall ensure that red flag is placed across the track whenever
the gate is kept in open condition for passage of road vehicles.
ii) Gateman shall ensure that gate lamps are lighted and kept burning
continuously from sunset to sunrise.
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iii) Gateman shall perform his duties strictly according to the duty roster
and shall not leave the gate unless reliever arrives and takes charge of it.
However, it is necessary to leave the gate in an emergency, he must
close and lock the gates against road traffic, before leaving the gate.
iv) Except where otherwise prescribed under Special Instructions, he shall
observe all passing trains and be prepared to take such action as may be
necessary to ensure safety of trains.
v) Gateman shall watch all passing trains and keep sharp look out for any
unusual like hot axle, hanging chains, hanging battery, and vehicle /
wagons / train / battery box on fire, shifted load, falling material like
brake blocks, brake beams, safety bracket, vacuum cylinder or any other
situation endangering safe running of trains.
vi) Gateman shall also prepare to repeat any signal which guard may give to
Loco Pilot on walkie-talkie or in any other way.
vii) If lifting barriers get damaged or becomes out of order, the gateman
shall use the spare chain with disc and padlocks for securing the gate
against road traffic.
viii) Gateman shall report to the nearest Station Master, Gangmate or
SSE(P-Way) any defect in his gate or apparatus pertaining to it, as soon
as possible.
ix) At the gate whose signal have become defective, the gateman shall close
and lock the lifting barriers on sighting a train and hand signal or pilot
the train past the defective signal. In such case he should inform the
Loco Pilot to report the defect at the next station.
x) Gateman shall wear badge and prescribed uniform while on duty at level
crossing gate.
xi) Gateman shall ensure that he is having competency certificate in his
possession while on duty.
xii) Gateman shall work the gate as per Gate Working Instructions and
remain well conversant with these instructions.
xiii) Gateman shall ensure that equipment supplied at the gate is in good
order and ready for immediate use.
xiv) Gateman shall see that the channel for the flange of the wheel is kept
clean.
xv) Gateman shall keep the road surface well watered and rammed in case
of un metalled roads.
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xvi) Gateman on electrified section shall watch that road vehicles / animals
passing from gate are within the height loading gauge provided on either
side of the level crossing gate.
xvii) Gateman shall prevent tress passing by persons or cattle to the
maximum extent.
4. ACTION IN CASE OF UNUSUAL OCCURRENCE ON TRAIN:
In case gateman observes any thing unusual with a passing train, he shall take
following action:
i) He shall take prompt action to warn the Loco Pilot / guard of the
passing train by showing red flag by day and red light by night.
ii) He shall simultaneously try to draw the attention of the Loco Pilot /
guard by whistling continuously, shouting, gesticulating, throwing
ballast on the brake van or by any other means.
iii) If Loco Pilot / guard fails to take notice, gateman shall immediately
inform the Station Master, If connected on telephone, to take
appropriate action, under exchange of private number.
iv) In case of train parting, gateman shall not show stop hand signal but
shall show prescribed signal for train parting.
v) He shall endeavour to attract the attention of the Loco Pilot / guard by
whistling continuously, shouting, gesticulating and by raising both
hands vertically above, quickly parting them and bringing them together
in repeated Up and Down motion as high and as low as possible.
vi) In case the train does not stop, gateman shall immediately inform the
Station Master, if connected on telephone, to take appropriate action,
under exchange of private number.
5. ACTION IN AN EMERGENCY AT THE LEVEL CROSSING:
i) In case of an obstruction at the level crossing gate, gateman shall
maintain the gate signals, if any, in the ‘ON’ position.
ii) Thereafter, if he is unable to remove the obstruction, gateman shall
immediately advise the Station Master on duty, if connected by
telephone, regarding the defects / obstructions at the gate, under
exchange of private number.
iii) If there is no response from the Station Master after two or three
attempts, he shall first protect the gate and then inform on phone.
The gateman shall protect the line as under:-
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a) On double line section:
i) If both lines are obstructed the Gateman shall plant a red banner flag
by day and a red light by night 5 meters away on posts duly provided
for the purpose. He shall first protect the line on which a train is
expected to arrive first.
ii) Then he will similarly plant the other red banner flag by day and a red
light by night on the other line 5 meters away from the site of
obstruction.
iii) Gateman shall then proceed to protect the gate along with detonators,
and red flag by day and red hand signal lamp by night.
iv) Gateman shall proceed exhibiting red flag by day and red hand signal
lamp by night on the line on which a train is expected to arrive first, to
a point 600 meters and place one detonator on the line. Thereafter he
shall proceed to a distance 1200 meters from the level crossing gate
and place 3 detonators on the track 10 meters apart. Having thus
protected the line he shall return to the level crossing gate picking up
the intermediate detonator on his way back.
v) Thereafter, he shall proceed on the other line, showing red hand
signal, similarly place detonators as described in para (iv) above and
return to the site of obstruction, picking up the intermediate detonator
on his way back.
vi) Having returned to the gate, he must then take steps to remove the
obstruction and warn the Loco Pilot of the approaching train.
vii) In case the gateman observes or hears a train approaching when he is
still on his way to protect and before he reaches the stipulated distance
to place detonators, he shall place detonators on the line at a distance
as far away as he can go.
viii) Thereafter, he shall to warn the Loco Pilot and stop the approaching
train by waving his red flag by day red hand signal lamp by night
repeatedly.
b) On single line section:
i) Gateman shall plant a red banner flag by day and a red light by night 5
meters away on posts duly provided for the purpose. He shall first
protect the direction from which a train is expected to arrive first.
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ii) Then he will similarly plant the other red banner flag by day and red
light by night towards the other direction 5 meters away from the site
of obstruction.
iii) Gateman shall then proceed to protect the gate along with detonators,
fusees and red flag by day and red hand signal lamp by night.
iv) Gateman shall proceed exhibiting red flag by day and red hand signal
lamp by night towards the direction from which a train is expected to
arrive first, to a point 600 meters and place one detonator on the line.
Thereafter he shall proceed to a distance 1200 meters from the level
crossing gate and place 3 detonators on the track 10 meters apart.
Having thus protected the line he shall return to the level crossing gate
picking up the intermediate detonator on his way back.
v) Thereafter, he shall proceed towards the other direction, showing red
hand signal, similarly place detonators as described in para (iv) above
and return to the site of obstruction, picking up the intermediate
detonator on his way back.
vi) Having returned to the gate, he must then take steps to remove the
obstruction and warn the Loco Pilot of the approaching train.
vii) In case the gateman observes or hears a train approaching when he is
still on his way to protect and before he reaches the stipulated distance
to place detonators, he shall place detonators on the line at a distance
as far away as he can go.
c) Other action to be taken by Gateman:
i) At night Gateman shall light two hand signal lamps and take action to
exhibit red light and protect the lines as described in sub paras (a)
and (b) above.
ii) If the gate is broken by a road vehicle which is fouling the track, or if
lifting barriers or any other part of the gate foul the track, or if there
is any other obstruction at the gate, the gateman shall take immediate
action.
iii) He shall note down the particulars of the road vehicle, vehicle
number, name of the driver, owner and relay these details to the
nearest Station Master or SSE(P-Way) regarding the particulars and
obstructions at the level crossing gate, through messenger or through
means available.
1.6 ENGINEERING ITEMS:
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Please see para 916, 918, 919 of IRPWM for visibility requirements at level
crossings, provision of speed breakers on the approaching roads of level crossings
and census of traffic at level crossings.
1.7 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR DIFFERENT TYPES OF LEVEL
CROSSINGS:
Instructions for different types of manned Level Crossing Gates are given in
Annexures as follows:
i) Annexure – I Engineering Level Crossing Gate, Interlocked with gate signals,
provided with telephone, with normal position ‘Open to road
traffic’.
ii) Annexure – II Traffic Level Crossing Gate, Interlocked with stop signals of the
station, provided with telephone, with normal position ‘Open to
road traffic’.
iii) Annexure – III Traffic Level Crossing Gate, Interlocked with stop signals of the
station, provided with telephone, with normal position ‘Closed
to road traffic’.
iv) Annexure – IV Engineering Level Crossing Gate, non-interlocked, provided
with telephone, with normal position ‘Open to road traffic’.
v) Annexure – V Engineering Level Crossing Gate, non-interlocked, provided
with telephone, with normal position ‘Closed to road traffic’.
vi) Annexure – VI Engineering Level Crossing Gate, non-interlocked, not provided
with telephone, with normal position ‘Closed to road traffic’.
ANNEXURE – I
WORKING INSTRUCTIONS FOR ENGINEERING LEVEL CROSSING GATES
INTERLOCKED WITH GATE SIGNALS, PROVIDED WITH TELEPHONE WITH
NORMAL POSITION “OPEN TO ROAD TRAFFIC”
(General Instructions are common for all types of Manned Level Crossing Gates)
1.0 MODE OF OPERATION:
Same as para 1.4 of Appendix ‘A’ of this SWR.
2. Exchange of Private Numbers:
i) Immediately after departure of the train, Station Master shall advise the
gateman through telephone connected at his end, the number, description,
direction and expected time of passage of the train at the gate.
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ii) If the telephone is connected to the station at the receiving end, this advice shall
be given by the Station Master to the gateman, as soon as he receives train
entering section advice from the dispatching station.
iii) If the actual running time of the train from either end of the section is less than
10 minutes, Station Master will convey this advice to the gateman before
obtaining / granting line clear.
iv) It should be the duty of the gateman to ensure that the gate is closed in time, so
that there is no detention to the train or excessive detention to road traffic.
3. Failure of Telephonic Communication:
When Telephonic Communication fails or it does not get any response from the
Gateman despite 2 or 3 attempts, the following procedure should be adopted:
i) If the telephone falls at the gate connected with the station at the despatching
end, Station Master shall issue a caution order to the Loco Pilot of the departing
train.
ii) Station Master shall advise the Loco Pilot to whistle continuously and proceed
cautiously while approaching the gate.
iii) In case the gate signal is ‘ON’ he should stop short of the gate signal and follow
the procedure laid down under GR 3.73.
iv) In case of an approaching train, the Station Master shall advise the Station
Master at the dispatching end, under exchange of private number, that the
telephone at the gate has failed.
v) The Station Master at the dispatching end shall then issue a caution order to the
Loco Pilot before dispatching a train in the block section from his end.
vi) Station Master will also advise the gateman through Gangman / Patrolman /
Loco Pilot of the first train that the telephone has become defective.
vii) Station Master should also advise S&T staff responsible for maintenance of the
telephone to rectify the same at the earliest.
viii) Normal working will be resumed only after S&T staff rectify the telephone and
issue reconnection / fit memo for the same.
4. Failure of Lifting Barriers :
i) When the gate cannot be closed due to failure of lifting barriers, the gateman
shall immediately inform the Station Master on duty under exchange of private
number, and ensure that lifting of barriers do not foul the track.
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ii) He shall immediately fix red banner flag by day and red light by night on the
post at that end first from which the train is approaching and then at the other
end.
iii) Gateman shall secure that gate against road traffic by means of safety chains
and padlocks.
iv) After securing the gate against road traffic, gateman shall show green hand
signal flag by day and green light to the loco pilot of the approaching train.
v) Station Master on duty shall issue caution order to the loco pilot of a departing
train.
vi) He shall also advise the Station Master at the dispatching end, under exchange
of private number; to similarly issue a caution order to the Loco Pilot before
despatching a train in the block section.
vii) Station Master shall advise maintenance staff responsible for maintaining the
lifting barrier to rectify the same at the earliest.
viii) Normal working will be resumed only after maintenance staff repair the lifting
barrier and issue reconnection / fit memo for the same.
5. Failure of Gate Key with the gate in closed position, when Gate Key cannot be
extracted for opening the gate:
i) If the gate key cannot be extracted from the winch, gate signal lever or key
transmitter then gateman must immediately inform the Station Master on duty
on telephone, under exchange of private number.
ii) If Emergency Key is available at the gate lodge, Gateman will take it out from
the sealed box by breaking the seal and open the gate for road traffic.
iii) The record of the date and time of breaking the sealed cover of Emergency key
Box shall be recorded and signed with reasons.
iv) Thereafter, the gate must be treated as non-interlocked and procedure for
reception / despatch of trains as prescribed for non-interlocked gates, should be
adopted.
v) Station Master on duty shall issue caution order to the locopilot of a departing
train.
vi) He shall also advise the Station Master at the dispatching end, under exchange
of private number, to similarly issue a caution order to the Loco Pilot before
despatching a train in the block section from his end.
vii) Station Master shall advise S&T staff responsible for maintaining the key
transmitter to repair the same at the earliest.
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viii) Normal working will be resumed only after S&T staff repair the key transmitter
and issue reconnection / fit memo for the same.
ix) After rectification, the Emergency key shall be replaced in the Emergency Key
Box and resealed by the S&T maintainer.
6. Failure of the Gate Key with the gate in open condition:
i) If the gate key cannot be extracted from the winch, gate signal lever or key
transmitter then gateman must immediately inform the Station Master on duty
on telephone, under exchange of private number.
ii) Thereafter, the gate must be treated as non-interlocked and procedure for
reception / despatch of trains as prescribed for non-interlocked gates, should be
adopted.
iii) The gateman shall secure the gate against road traffic by means of chains and
padlocks and pass trains on hand signals.
iv) Station Master on duty shall issue a caution order to the Loco Pilot of a
departing train.
v) He shall also advise the Station Master at the despatching end, under exchange
of private number, to similarly issue a caution order to the Loco Pilot before
dispatching a train in the block section from his end.
vi) Station Master shall advise S&T staff responsible for maintaining the key
transmitter to repair the same at the earliest.
vii) Normal working will be resumed only after S&T staff repair the key transmitter
and issue reconnection / fit memo for the same.
viii) After rectification, the Emergency key shall be replaced in the Emergency Key
Box and resealed by the S&T maintainer.
7. Defective Gate Signals:
i) The gateman shall treat the gate as defective and must not lower them under
following circumstances:
a) If gate signals can be taken ‘OFF’ without closing the gate, or
b) The key can be extracted from the operation winch when the gate is in
open condition, or
c) The key can be extracted from the gate barrier when the gate is in open
condition
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ii) If the Gate or Signal becomes defective in ‘OFF’ position, the gateman will
make all efforts to put it at ‘ON’ position.
iii) The gateman will immediately advise the Station Master on duty, under
exchange of private number, regarding defective gate signals.
iv) Thereafter, the gate must be treated as non-interlocked and procedure for
reception / dispatch as prescribed for non-interlocked gates should be adopted.
v) He shall show green hand signal flag by day and green light by night to the
passing train after closing the gate.
vi) Station Master on duty will issue a caution order to the Loco Pilot of a
departing train.
vii) He shall also advise the Station Master at the dispatching end, under exchange
of private number, to similarly issue a caution order to the Loco Pilot before
despatching a train in the block section from his end.
viii) Station Master shall advise S&T staff responsible for maintaining the gate
signal to repair the same at the earliest.
ix) Normal working will be resumed only after S&T staff rectify the defective gate
signal and issue reconnection / fit memo for the same,
8. Obstruction at the Gate:
i) If the gate is broken by road vehicle which is fouling the track, or if lifting
barriers or any other part of the gate foul the track, or if there is any other
obstruction at the gate, the gateman shall immediately put back gate signals to
‘ON’ position.
ii) He shall fix red banner flag by day and red lamp by night on posts provided at
both ends of the gate for this purpose.
iii) Immediately after this, the gateman shall advise the Station Master on duty
regarding the defects / obstructions at the gate, under exchange of private
number.
iv) If there is no response from the Station Master after two or three attempts, he
shall first protect the gate and then inform on phone.
v) Gateman shall then rush with detonators and red flag by day and red hand signal
lamp by night in the direction of the approaching train and protect the gate as
stipulated in General Instruction for duties of gateman under item no. 1.5(5).
vi) Thereafter he shall protect the gate from the other direction also.
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vii) He shall note down the particulars of the road vehicle, name of the driver,
owner and relay these details to the Station Master who shall not start the train
unless he has been assured by the gateman that the road vehicle or the lifting
barriers are not fouling the track.
viii) The Station Master shall also inform the Station Master at the despatching end,
under exchange of private number, asking him not to despatch any train in the
block section from his end, until the track has been cleared of all obstruction.
ix) After the track has been cleared of all obstructions the gateman shall inform the
Station Master accordingly, under exchange of private number.
x) Station Master shall then issue a caution order to Loco Pilots of all trains to
proceed cautiously, and pass the gate signal at ‘ON’ position on green hand
signal of the gateman, of the gate is broken, but is clear of any obstruction.
xi) Gateman shall secure the gate against road traffic by means of safety chains and
padlocks, and there after exhibit green hand signal, if the gate is not obstructed.
xii) Station Master shall advise maintenance staff responsible for maintaining the
lifting barriers to repair the same at the earliest.
xiii) Normal working will be resumed only after maintenance staff rectifies the
defective lifting barriers and issue reconnection / fit memo for the same.
9. Obstruction on the Track near Level Crossing Gate:
If there is a rail fracture or obstruction on the track due to falling of a tree, fouling by
road vehicle or derailment which is visible to the gateman, the gateman and Station
Master will adopt the procedure given under item No.8 above. If the obstruction fouls
the Level Crossing Gate, gateman must keep the gates closed against road traffic till
the track is cleared of the obstruction.
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APPENDIX - B TO STATION WORKING RULES OF DUVVADA STATION
DETAILS OF SIGNALLING AND INTERLOCKING INSTALLATIONS,
INSTRUCTIONS FOR WORKING THEM NORMALLY AND IN
EMERGENCIES ETC, INCLUDING POWER SUPPLY ARRANGEMENTS.
1.1 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SIGNALLING AND INTERLOCKING
INSTALLATIONS:
This is a "B" Class Station with standard-III interlocking (with isolation). There is
centralized operating panel for main yard and small panel for operation of DVD-
THY IB signals and VDU for operation of point and signals at either end of the yard
and the Station is equipped with multiple aspect color light signals [MACLS] for
signals and Last Stop signals. The SGE type double line block instruments are
provided in the Station for double line working and Daido type Token-less block
instrument are provided in the Station Master's panel room for single line working.
Up loop starter Signal No. 17 is placed at right hand side of the concerned line for
better visibility, as per special instructions vide CSS/GRC's letter
No.CC/64/2198/GRC of 20.3.92.
OPERATION AND INDICATION PANEL:
All the points and signals are operated from operation cum indication panel [Solid
state interlocking] placed centrally at station. This gives geographical representation
of the yard as per CSTE's Interlocking Plan No;SI-10936 Alt ‘B’. Normal operation
like route setting and point operation are done by two button operation and
emergency operation like emergency route cancellation and emergency point
operation are done by 3 button operation.
The track layout is sub divided according to the track circuit configuration with
distinctive colour for each track circuit on the track line adjacent to each signal.
When a route is set and locked the route is eliminated by white strips in the track
circuits configuration through out the route. The indication turned to red when track
is occupied. The white route locked indication disappears only after the route is
released. However berthing track circuit indication will continue till it is occupied
and cleared by the approaching train.
One VDU [Visual display Unit] is provided as stand by to operate all functions
similar to the operating cum indication panel. In case of failure of solid state
interlocking unit a buzzer will ring . On duty SS/SM need to press 'Ack' to
acknowledge the failures and another to mute the buzzer. This VDU cannot be used
for of IB signals.
Condition of SSI unit with stand by will also appear on the panel board. Two lamps
are provided to indicate the mode through which SS/SM is operating signal and
points and other controls. In each direction distant signal at a distance of One KM
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rear of Home signal is erected. The signal has ' P' marker fixed on the stem of the
signal of the signal post to indicate that they are permissive signals and their
working are automatically controlled by the respective Home signal displaying
caution, attention and clear aspects.
1.3 POINTS AND LOCKS AND INTERLOCKING BETWEEN BLOCK
INSTRUMENT AND SIGNALS:
All points are fitted with Electrically operated point machine and Electrically
detected by the relevant signals. The aspect of Home Signals, Advanced Starter
Signal governing block section must be in the "ON" position while handling the
block instrument of the section concerned at the Station. The Advanced Starter
Signal is controlled by the block instrument and Home Signal is also interlocked
with block instrument of respective sections.
2.1 POINT OPERATION FROM PANEL:
Since this is a route setting type solid state interlocking, the points will be set to the
required position and locked by the operation of signal and route button. Point can
be operated individually also from the panel.
2.2 INDIVIDUAL POINT OPERATION:
2.2.1 NORMAL TO REVERSE:
The point button of relevant point and reverse group point button have to be
operated. The reverse group button is common for operating any point from normal
to reverse. Cross lights flashing will appear over diagonal strip during operation and
steady lights will appear after point is set and locked in reverse position.
2.2.2 REVERSE TO NORMAL
The point button of relevant point and common normal group point button have to
be operated. Straight light flashing appears over horizontal strip during points
operation and steady lights will appear after the point is set and locked in normal
position.
2.3 EMERGENCY POINT OPERATION:
Emergency point operation shall be resorted to in case of failure of point zone track
circuits or point zone axle counter. Such operation shall be possible if point is free.
For emergency point operation seal on emergency operation button must be broken
by on duty SS/SM and emergency point operation key must be turn right then
emergency point operation button is to be operated along with relevant point button
simultaneously. Then retaining point button pressed, emergency point button is to be
released and the group normal point button or group reverse point button as the case
may be pressed for operating the point normal or reverse position. On emergency
operation emergency point operation counter advances to next higher number which
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has to be recorded in a separate emergency point operation register with proper
remarks for such operation. This operation must be done by on duty SS/SM after
satisfying him self that no vehicle is occupying the point zone.
2.4 MANUAL OPERATION OF POINTS:
This operation shall be resorted to when point cannot be operated from panel. This
operation is only possible when concerned route is not set and crank handle locked
indication is not lit up. For manual operation of points relevant crank handle key has
to be extracted from the concerned RKT near panel. This crank handle key is then
taken to the site inserted in to the point machine to unlock crank handle operation
and it felicitates insertion of crank handle in Elect. Point machine. For extracting
crank handle key from RKT, SS/SM has to press relevant crank handle zone button
and group tarns button simultaneously .
In normal position when crank handle key is in RKT, steady white light indication
appears by the side of crank handle zone button. When SS/SM presses particular
crank handle zone button and group Trans button the white light above this crank
handle zone button starts flashing. After extraction of crank handle key from RKT
flashing white light disappears. The extraction of crank handle key from RKT
renders the points in the particular group in operative from the control panel. But the
concerned points can be again operated from the panel only when the crank handle
key is restored to the concerned RKT and locked there in. For restoring the crank
handle key it has to be inserted in to the concerned RKT and turned clock wise.
Then the SS/SM has to press relevant crank handle zone button and group release
button simultaneously.
When the crank handle key is inserted in to the concerned RKT and turned, flashing
white light indication appears. When SS/SM presses the relevant crank handle zone
button and group release button simultaneously the flashing white light becomes
steady confirming that the crank handle key has been restored to normal. Points for
manual operation are grouped in to the following crank handle zones. Crank handle
grouping is such that points in particular group can be operated only when the crank
handle key pertaining to the concerned crank handle zone.
CRANK HANDLE CONTROLS POINTS
CH-1 102, 104
CH-2 103, 105, 114
CH-3 109
CH-4 116 117
CH-5 122
CH-6 124
CH-7 126, 128
CH-8 129
CH-9 130
CH-10 125
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2.5 EMERGENCY CRANK HANDLE RELEASE:
After passage of train if the route remains locked, i.e. white luminous indication
persists in the control cum indication panel, then for alteration of the route by crank
handle operation of points can be resorted. In that particular case SS/SM on duty
should press particular crank handle Group button along with group trans button.
Flashing indication in Group Trans appears in the control panel. After alapses of 120
sec. Crank handle will come out from the RKT and steady group Trans indication
appear in the control panel.
2.5.1 The Station Master on duty should record such operations in the Train Signal
Register and Station Dairy. The Station Master on duty shall advice the ESM and
SE(sig) concerned to attend the failure by a written memo. After rectification the
emergency button should be sealed by the ESM. The Station Master shall make
necessary entries in the failure register and in the station dairy. The Station Master
on duty must ensure that emergency button is properly sealed before concerned
signal is taken off.
2.5.2 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR MOTOR OPERATED POINTS:
After any non-signalled move has taken place over a point/points operated by
Electric point machine whether in facing or trailing direction the SS/SM on duty
shall operate point/points to normal or reverse setting the same for the purpose of
testing the points. After the SS/SM is satisfied that indications of normal or reverse
are correctly available and the rectification memo is received further movements
may be permitted over the point.
2.5.3 TELEPHONE COMMUNICATION.
Telephone communication is provided between the Station Master office and
interlocked L.C.Gate at KM 763/12-13 and 76115-762/1 Km.
3.0 ROUTE SETTING AND INDICATION:
a) Separate route button on each line has been provided for the reception and
despatch of trains. The points of the intended route including overlap shall be
set by pressing concerned signal button and route button.
b) In addition to this if the point zone track circuits have not failed and point are
free, it can be set by individual point operation system following the method as
described in para 2.2 of App 'B'. In such case for clearing signal, signal button
and route button have to be pressed after point operation.
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c) When the route is correctly set and the signal is taken 'off’ white light
indication appear on track circuit over the route set. These track indications
will turn to Red as and when train occupies the track circuit.
4.0 SIGNAL CLEARANCE.
a) Signal clears automatically as per operation stated vide 4(a) as per route
setting.
b) For clearing the signal of nominated route, the signal button and route button
(located in the middle of the route) are to be operated simultaneously. For
clearing calling on signal, calling on signal button has to be operated along
with route button and signal will clear after lapse of 120 seconds only when
nominated calling on track circuit is occupied by the approaching train.
5.0 EMERGENCY ROUTE CANCELLATION:
If the route set has to be cancelled due to any reason, the following procedure is to
be adopted in order:-
a) Signal to be cancelled by pressing signal button and signal cancellation button
simultaneously and then released.
b) Press Emergency Route Cancellation Button first and then press the Signal
Button and then release them.
c) After above mentioned operation, emergency route cancellation counter
advances to next higher number and also route light will disappear after a lapse
of 120 seconds, if approach track circuit is occupied by a train, after the first
operation as indicated in (a) above.
6.0 EMERGENCY OVER LAP CANCELLATION:
If the set over lap has not cleared due to any reason the following procedure is to be
adopted for the overlaps OV-11,OV-18,OV-48.
a) Press concerned route button and emergency over lap cancellation button
simultaneously and then release them.
b) After above mentioned operation emergency overlap cancellation counter
advances to next higher number and also overlap route light will disappear
immediately.
7.0 DESCRIPTION OF BUTTONS AND COUNTER:
7.1 SIGNAL BUTTONS
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S/
No
Push
Button
Description Function
1 S-1 Red colour Push Button Press to take off UP Adv. Str.
Signal No.1 along with respective
route button to THY.
S/
No
Push
Button
Description Function
2 S-2 Red coloured Push Button Press to take off DN Home signal
N0.2A/B/C with respective route
button
3 C-2 Red coloured with white dot
push button
Press to take off DN calling on
signal No.C2 A/B/C with respective
route button
4 S-3 Red coloured push button Press to take off UP Adv.StrNo.3
along with respective route button
to R&D yard NTPC.
5 S-4 Red coloured push button Press to take off DN Home signal
No.4 A/B/C with respective route
button from NTPC R&D yard.
6 SH-8 Yellow coloured push button Press to take off Shunt Sig.No.8
A/B/C/D with respective route
button
7 Sh-10 Yellow coloured push button Press to take off Shunt Sig No. 10
A/B/C/D with respective route
button
8 S-11 Red coloured push button Press to take off NTPC line Main
Str.S.11 A/8 with respective route
button.
9 C-11 Red coloured with white dot
push button
Press to take off UP calling on
signal No.C11 A/B with respective
route button
10 SH-11 Yellow coloured push button Press to take of Shunt Sig. No. 11
A/B with respective route button.
11 S-15 Red coloured push button Press to take of Shunt Sig. No. 15
A/B with respective route button.
12 C-15 Red coloured with white dot
push button
Press to take off UP calling on
signal No.C15 A/B with respective
route button
13 SH-15 Yellow coloured push button Press to take of Shunt Sig. No. 15
A/B with respective route button.
14 S-17 Red coloured push button Press to take off UP Str,S.17 A/B
wilh respective route button.
15 C-17 Red coloured with white dot
push button
Press to take off UP calling on
signal No.C17 A/B with respective
route button
16 SH-17 Yellow coloured push button Press to take of Shunt Sig.No.17
A/B with respective route button.
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17 S-18 Red coloured push button Press to take off Inter mediate DN
Home S18 B/C with respective
route button
S/
No
Push
Button
Description Function
18 C-18 Red coloured with white dot
push button
Press to take off DN calling on
signal No.C18 B/C with respective
route button
19 SH-18 Yellow coloured push button Press to take of Shunt Sig.No.18
A/B/C with respective route button.
20 S-19 Red coloured push button Press to take off UP Main
Line.Str.19 A/B with respective
route button.
21 C-19 Red coloured with white dot
push button
Press to take off UP calling on
signal No.C19 A/B with respective
route button
22 SH-19 Yellow coloured push button Press to take of Shunt Sig. No. 1 9
A/B with respective route button.
23 S-20 Red coloured push button Press to take off DN Intermediate
Home S.20 A/B with respective
route button.
24 C-20 Red coloured with white dot
push button
Press to take off DN calling on
signal No.C20 A/B with respective
route button.
25 SH-20 Yellow coloured push button Press to take of Shunt Sig. No. 20
A/B with respective route button.
26 S-21
Red coloured push button Press to take off UP loop Str. S.21
with respective route button.
27 C-21 Red coloured with white dot
push button
Press to take off UP calling on
signal No.C21 with respective
route button
28 SH-21 Yellow coloured push button Press to take of Shunt Sig, No. 21
with respective route button.
29 S-23 Red coloured push button Press to take off UP Main Str. S.23
with respective route button.
30 C-23 Red coloured with white dot
push button
Press to take off UP calling on
signal No.C23 with respective route
button
31 SH-23 Yellow coloured push button Press to take of Shunt Sig. No.23
with respective route button,
32 S-28 Red coloured push button Press to take off UP Main Str. S.28
with respective route button.
33 C-28 Red coloured with white dot
push button
Press to take off UP calling on
signal No.C28 with respective route
button
34 SH-28 Yellow coloured push button Press to take of Shunt Sig. No.28
with respective route button.
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35 S-30 Red coloured push button Press to take off DN Main Str. S.30
with respective route button.
36 C-30 Red coloured with white dot
push button
Press to take off DN calling on
signal No.C 30 with respective
route button
S/
No
Push
Button
Description Function
37 SH-30 Yellow coloured push button Press to take of Shunt Sig. No.30
with respective route button.
38 S-32 Red coloured push button Press to take off DN loop Str. S.32
with respective route button
39 C-32 Red coloured with white dot
push button
Press to take off DN calling on
signal No.C 32 with respective
route button
40 SH-32 Yellow coloured push button Press to take of Shunt Sig. No.32
with respective route button.
41 S-34 Red coloured push button Press to take off DN loop Str. S.34
A/B with respective route button.
42 C-34 Red coloured with white dot
Push button
Press to take off DN calling on
signal No.C 34 A/8 with respective
route button
43 SH-34 Yellow coloured push button Press to take of Shunt Sig. No. 34
with respective route button.
44 SH-35 Yellow coloured push button Press to take of Shunt Sig. No. 35
A/B/C/D with respective route
button.
45 S-36 Red coloured push button Press to take off DN loop Str. S.36
with respective route button.
46 SH-37 Yellow coloured push button Press to take of Shunt Sig. No.37
A/B/C/D/E with respective route
button.
47 S-38 Red coloured push button Press to take off DN Main Str. S.38
with respective route button.
48 SH-39 Yellow coloured push button Press to take of Shunt Sig. No. 39
A/B with respective route button.
49 S-41 Red coloured push button Press to take off UP Home Signal,
S.41 A/B with respective route
button from GPT
50 C-41 Red coloured with white dot
push button
Press to take off UP calling on
signal No.C 41 A/B with respective
route button from GPT
51 S-43 Red coloured push button Press to take off UP Home Signal.
S.43 A/B with respective route
button from VDPD
52 C-43 Red coloured with white dot
push button
Press to take off UP calling on
signal No.C 43 A/B with respective
route button from VDPD
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53 S-45 Red coloured push button Press to take off UP Home Signal.
S.45 A/B with respective route
button from JGPM
54 C-45 Red coloured with white dot
push button "
Press to take off UP calling on
signal No. C 45 A/B with
respective route button from JGP M
S/
No
Push
Button
Description Function
55 S-48 Red coloured push button Press to take off DN Inter mediate
Str. Signal. S.48 A/B with
respective route button
56 C-48 Red coloured with white dot
push button
Press to take off DN calling on
signal No. C 48 A/B with
respective route button
57 SH-48 Yellow coloured push button Press to take of Shunt Sig. No.48
A/B with respective route button .
58 S-50 Red coloured push button Press to take off DN Adv Str.
Signal. S.50 with respective route
button to GPT,
59 S-52 Red coloured push button Press to take off DN Adv.
Str.Signal. S.52 with respective
route button to VDPD
60 S-54 Red coloured push button Press to take off DN Adv. Str.
Signal. S.54 with respective route
button to JGPM.
7.2 ROUTE BUTTONS
S/
No
Push
Button
Description Function
1 L-1 UN White coloured push button Press to receive a shunting train
on line no.1 with respective shunt
signal button .
2 L-2 UN White coloured push button Press to receive down train from
THY ON to fine no. 2 with
respective signal button.
3 L-3 UN White coloured push button Press to receive down train from
THY ON to line no. 3 with
respective signal button.
4 L-4UN1 White coloured push button Press to receive Up train from
GPT/VDPD ON to line no. 4 with
respective signal button set to
sand hump and also DN trains
from THY-NTPC onto Line No.4.
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5 L-4 UN2 White coloured with black
dot push button
Press to receive Up train
from GPT/VDPD ON to line
no. 4 with respective signal
button set to Up main line-
6 L-4 UN3 White coloured with black
dot push button
Press to receive Up train
from GPT/VDPD ON to line
no. 4 with respective signal
button set to NTPC line.
S/
No
Push
Button
Description Function
7 L-5 UN White coloured push button Press to receive shunting train
onto line no. 5 with respective
shunt signal button.
8 L-5 UN1 White coloured - push button Press to receive Up train from
GPT/VDPD ON to line no. 5 with
respective signal button set to Up
main line.
9 L-5UN2 White coloured with black
dot push button
Press to receive Up train
from GPT/VDPD ON to line
no. 5 with respective signal
button set to NTPC line.
10 L-6-UN White coloured push button Press to receive Up and down
trains from THY/NTPC/JGPM
ON to line no. 6 with respective
signal button set to Up main line.
11 L-6 UN1 White coloured with black
dot push button
Press to receive down trains
from THY/NTPC ON to line
no. 6 with respective signal
button set to Up main line.
12 L-7 UN White coloured push button Press to receive Up and down
trains from THY/NTPC/JGPM
ON to line no. 7 with respective
signal button set to Up main line.
13 18 AT UN
White coloured push button Press to receive down trains
from THY/NTPC set to Down
main line with respective signal
button.
14 18ATUN1 White coloured with black
dot push button
Press to receive down trains from
THY/NTPC set to Down loop
line with respective signal button.
15 48 UN White coloured push button Press to dispatch down trains
from Line no. 2/3/4 to GPT with
respective
signal button.
16 48UN1 White coloured with black
dot push button
Press to dispatch down train from
line no. 2/3 to VDPD with
respective signal button.
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17 50 AT UN White coloured push button Press to dispatch down train to
GPT with respective signal
button.
18 1 UN White coloured push button Press to dispatch UP train to THY
with respective Signal button.
19 1 AT UN White coloured push button Press to dispatch UP train from
Line no. 4/5/6/7 to THY with
respective Signal button.
S/
No
Push
Button
Description Function
20 43 T2 UN White coloured push button Press to dispatch DN train from
Line no. 4 to VDPD with
respective Signal button.
21 3 UN White coloured push button Press to dispatch UP train to
R&D yard NTPC with respective
Signal button.
22 4T1 UN White coloured push button Press to dispatch UP train from
Line no. 4/5/6/7 to NTPC with
respective Signal button.
23 11/20 AT
UN
White coloured push button Press to receive DN train
from THY/NTPC on Line
no. 6/7 with respective Signal
button and also to receive DN
trains from THY/NTPC on to line
No.6/7.
24 11/20AT
UN1
White coloured with black
dot push button
Press to dispatch UP train from
Line no. 6/7 with respective
Signal button.
25 45 T2 UN White coloured push button Press to dispatch UP train from
Line no. 6/7 to JGPM with
respective Signal button.
26 50 UN White coloured push button Press to dispatch a down train
with respective Signal Button to
GPT
27 52 UN White coloured push button Press to dispatch DN train with
respective signal button to VDPD
28 54 UN White coloured push button Press to dispatch DN train with
respective signal button to JGPM
7.3 POINT & CRANK HANDLE PUSH BUTTONS.
S/
No
Push
Button
Description Function
1 102 Black coloured push button For operating the cross over
Pt.No 102 individually
2 103 Black coloured push button For operating the cross over
Pt.No 103 individually
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3 104 Black coloured push button For operating the cross over
Pt.No 104 individually
4 105 Black coloured push button For operating the cross over
Pt.No.104 individually
5 109 Black coloured push button For operating the cross over
Pt.No. 109 individually
6 114 Black coloured push button For operating the cross over Pt.
No. 114 individually
7 116 Black coloured push button For operating the cross over
Pt.No. 116 individually
S/
No
Push
Button
Description Function
8 117 Black coloured push button For operating the cross over Pt.No.
117 individually
9 122 Black coloured push button For operating the cross over Pt.No.
122 individually
10 124 Black coloured push button For operating the cross over
PtNo.124 individually
11 125 Black coloured push button For operating the cross over Pt. No.
125 individually
12 126 Black coloured push button For operating the cross over Pt.No.
126. individually
13 128 Black coloured push button For operating the cross over
Pt.No.128 individually
14 129 Black coloured push button For operating the cross over Pt.No.
129 individually
15 130 Black coloured push button For operating the cross over
Pt.No.130 individually
16 CH-1 Blue coloured push button Press to extract crank handle key
DN Pt.No.101 or104 along with
Group Trans Push button
17 CH-2 Blue coloured push button Press to extract crank handle key
DN PtNo.103 or 105 or 114 along
with Group Trans Push button
18 CH-3 Blue coloured push button Press to extract crank handle key
DN Pt.No. 109 along with Group
Trans Push button
19 CH-4 Blue coloured push button Press to extract crank handle key
DN Pt.No.116 or 117 along with
Group Trans Push button
20 CH-5 Blue coloured push button Press to extract crank handle key
DN Pt.No.122 along with Group
Trans Push button
21 CH-6 Blue coloured push button Press to extract crank handle key
DN Pt.No.124 along with Group
Trans Push button
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22 CH-7 Blue coloured push button Press to extract crank handle key-
DN Pt.No.126 or 128 along with
Group Trans Push button
23 CH-8 Blue coloured push button Press to extract crank handle key
DN Pt.No.129 along with Group
Trans Push button
24
CH-9 Blue coloured push button Press to extract crank handle key
DN Pt.No.130 along with Group
Trans Push button
25 CH-10 Blue coloured push button Press to extract crank handle key
DN Pt.No.125 along with Group
Trans Push button
7.4 MISCELLANEOUS KEYS, BUTTONS AND COUNTERS
S.
No
Key/Button/Counter Description Function
1 SM's Key To lock the control panel to prevent
unauthorized operation of control
panel.
2 SM's Emergency
Point Key
This key is required to be inserted
and turned to right whenever a
point is to operated in track circuit
failure condition. This key shall be
in the custody of SS/SM on duty
3 Emergency Point
operation push
button
Black colour
with red dot
This is to be pressed for emergency
operation of point in association
with SM's emergency point key
when concerned point zone track
circuit has failed.
4 DN Train arrived
from THY &
R&D YARD OF
NTPC
Chocolate with
white dot
This is required to be pushed after
the complete arrival of down trains
to normalize the down DLBI or
TLBI the case may be.
5 Up train arrived from
GPT, VDPD, JGPM
Chocolate with
white dot
This is required to be pushed after
the complete arrival of Up train to
normalize the DLBI or TLBI the
case may be.
6 Reset initiated L.V
reset Key DVD-
VDPD
This is required to De pushed after
the complete arrival of UP trains to
reset the LW Axle counter and to
normalize the TLBI of section.
7 Reset initiated L.V
reset Key DVD-GPT
This is required to be pushed after
the complete arrival of DN trains to
reset the LW Axle counter and to
normalize the DLBI of section.
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8 Reset initiated L.V
reset Key DVD-THY
This is required to be pushed after
the complete arrival of DN trains to
reset the LW Axle counter and to
normalize the DLBI of section.
9 Reset initiated L.V
reset Key DVD-R&D
YARD OF NTPC
This is required to be pushed after
the complete arrival of DN trains to
reset the LW Axle counter and to
normalize the TLBI of section.
10 LV verification Ack
Button
White coloured
button
Press to LV verified Ack. Button
after complete arrival of the train.
11 LVV re-set counter After inserted LV re-set key and
turn to right and press LVVYN
button for section DVD-THY,
DVD-GPT, DVD-VDPD, DVD-
JGP, DVD-R&D yard of NTPC.
S.
No
Key/Button/Counter Description Function
12 Emergency point
operating counter.
This registers the emergency
operation of Point.
13 Emergency route
release counter.
This registers the emergency route
release . operation
14 Emergency overlap
cancellation counter
This registers the emergency
overlap cancellation operations
15 Emergency gate
release counter
This registers the emergency gate
release operations.
15 Calling On counter
(On)
This registers after the calling on
signal take 'off'
16 Calling On counter
(UP)
This registers after the calling on
signal take 'off'
17 System failure
Buzzer
This buzzer operates when the point
failure and signal failure occurs.
18 Button held buzzer This button comes to operation
when any of push buttons is stuck
19 Point Normal
push button
Black coloured
with Red dot
This is to be pressed to initiate
Normal setting of points along with
concerned point button for
individual operation of points
20 Point Reverse push
button
Black coloured
with Red'dot
This is to be pressed to initiate
Reverse setting of points along with
concerned point button for
individual operation of points
21 Emergency Route
Release Button
White coloured
button with Red
dot
For Emergency Route Release
22 Signal Cancellation
Push Button
Red coloured
button
For cancellation of a signal which
is already taken off, or to release
the route after time lag..
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23 Button Held Buzzer
muting
White coloured
button with Red
dot
For muting the button held buzzer,
which starts buzzing when a button
is held up.
24 Group Trans Button White coloured
button with
Black dot
To be pressed for transferring the
control to the concerned Crank
Handle along with concerned Push
Button
25 Group Release
Button
White coloured
button with
Black dot
To be pressed for releasing the
control from the concerned Crank
Handle along with concerned Push
Button
S.
No
Key/Button/Counter Description Function
26 Point and Signal
failure buzzer muting
button.
Red coloured
with White dot
To be pressed for acknowledging
Signal Lamp and point failure
buzzer.
27 Panel/PC Key This key is required to be operated
whenever the operator wants to
switch over from the pane! to VDU
operation and vice versa
7.5 SPECIAL INDICATIONS
I UP/DN Block Release indications: After the complete arrival of a train
White indication will be lit and persist till the block instrument Commutator
is turned to Line Closed Position.
II Microlock System Indication:
(A) System A
Green Indication (3 No.s): To show that Microlok II System A is in working
condition.
(i) Red Indication (SNo.s): To show that Power is not available to Microlok
II System A
(B) System B
Green Indication (3 No.s): To show that Microlok 11 System B is in working
condition.
Red Indication (3 No.s): To show that Power is not available to Microlok II
System B.
8 ROUTE SETTING
The panel is a route setting type of panel Interlocking.
8.1 Reception and dispatch:
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To take off a reception or a despatch signal, the relevant signal button and the
concerned route button of the intended line have to be pressed simultaneously. This
operation will enable the points, in the route, for isolation and in overlap points to
set in their required position. Alternatively, the points can also be set by individual
point operation method as described in para. But for clearing the signal, signal
button and the Route button will have to be pressed afterwards .if the points are
correctly set and the track circuits on the route are clear, white this light on the route
gets illuminated.
8.2 Calling on signals
Calling on signals are provided to receive trains in the event of failure of the main
reception signals due to track circuit / axle counter failure. Calling-on signal button
will be pressed after the train has come to a stop at the foot of the reception signal
ensured by seeing the track red indication. After operating the calling on signal
button along with Route button the signal will clear after a lapse of 120 seconds.
The respective counter registers the operation by an increment of one number on the
count.
9.0 DESPATCH OF TRAINS;
Despatch of trains will be governed by the provisions of General and Subsidiary
Rules 3.42, 3.70 ( Block Working Manual Rules and working rules of the station)
The SM/ASM after obtaining line clear for the train and after satisfying himself that
all the points for the route have been correctly set, and interlocked level crossing
gates are closed and locked, the line is free from all obstruction shunting order
issued for concern line is withdrawn shall take off the concerned departure signals.
10. FAILURES :
10.1 FAILURES OF SIGNALS AND POINTS.
Any defect in the working of signals/points must be reported to sectional signal
maintainer / signal inspector over control telephone followed by a confirmation
message, which must be copied to the sectional signal inspector .When any
signalling gear affecting train movements is to be taken up for repairs/
adjustment/disconnection, prior consent of SM must be obtained and such
permission must not be delayed unduly and SM is also responsible to comply with
GR’s 3.68, 3.69, 3.76 and SR’s there to when signals are defective.
10.2 FAILURE OF TRIPPLE POLE SIGNAL LAMP :
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10.3 FAILURES OF INTERLOCKING :
During signal failures SM is responsible for compliance of SR 3.51-02, 3.68..01. If
interlocking fails, movements of trains must be permitted at a restricted speed of 15
KMPH over the concerned line with points clamped and Pad locked after notifying
the driver through a caution order, as per SR 4.09.01 and after complying with SR
3.69.03, 3.70.01 until the defect is rectified. The responsibility for correct setting
clamping/padlocking of points in case of failure of interlocking devolves upon the
SM on duty. On completing repairs, the S&T maintainer must issue a
"re-connection" memo and SM must notify all concerned through a telegram about
removal of temporary restrictions and restoration of normalcy.
10.4 FAILURE OF POINTS:
When a route is set by pressing the concerned route push button, the route will be lit
by steady strip indications within 15 seconds. In case of failure of points, point
failure buzzer will become operative and it is muted by pressing point failure
acknowledgement button. Flashing strip light will persist on the point zone which
has failed. Crank handle operation is to be adopted as detailed in item no.2.4
appendix ”B”.
11.0 TRACK CCT./AXLE COUNTER:
The station yard along with 9Rail length Calling -ON track circuited are provided
for replacement of signal as well as to ascertain proper positioning of train
movement.
12.0 DOUBLE LOCKING ARRANGEMENT:
The relay room is provided with two locks , One of the locks key is with S&T staff
and the other in the custody of DY.SM/ASM on duty. Both these locks have to be
opened for entering the relay room for maintenance.
A register is maintained by SS/SM on duty for use of SS/SM key to open the relay
room. Timings of use of SS/SM key should be recorded in this register and signed
jointly by the SS/SM on duty and S&T staff with date.
13.0 POWER SUPPLY ARRANGEMENT :
1. Normal power - UP AT/DN AT
2. 1st stand by - Local.
3. 2nd Stand by - D/Generator
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230V AC 50HZ single phase power supplies are provided from traction supply
through transformer. Normally SSI will run by UP AT/DN AT. In case of failure of
both the ATs, Local supply will be connected to SSI system by manual change over
switch is provided in SM room for UP AT, DN AT, Local And DG Set. In case of
failure of local UP AT & DN AT, SM on duty should send on duty TP to auto start
the Diesel Generator in DG room and after receiving the indication on panel he will
change over 2nd DPDT to DG side.
An IPS is provided for and Inverter availability of power. DC-DC converters are
provided for the stand by supply for all the circuits. To take protection from
intermittent change over of power, batteries are provided for IPS system.
i) One ASM monitoring panel for the IPS system is provided at the SM’s office.
Remote monitoring ASM Box gives alarm for the fault condition 50 % depth
of discharge (DOD) of IPS battery calls for generator start. In this condition
audio/visual alarm comes, which can be acknowledge with audio cut off.
ii) 60%,70% DOD alarm also appear in the panel. In case of 70% DOD signal
system will shut down.
SM on duty should start the-Generator as soon as he gets 50% DOD alarm. In
case of any such indication failure ,SS/SM has to intimate the same to the
concerned S&T officials.
14.0 LAST VEHICLE CHECKING DEVICE
Axle Counter have been provided on Up Block Section between DVD-GPT, Up
Block section between DVD-JGPM and DVD-VDPD, DN block section between
DVD-GPT, DVD-THY and DVD-NTPC New crossing station yard to work as last
Vehicle check device. This axle counter will control the Double line block
instruments and Token less Block Instruments of the respective section.
The occupation and clearance of the axle counter section will be indicated in the
panel by Red and Green light.
Up Adv Starter signals/Up IB Home of respective sections can not be taken off if
axle counter of Up block section between DVD-GPT, DVD-THY and DVD-R&D
NTPC New crossing station yard fails. DN Adv. Starter signals/Dn IB Home of
respective block section can not be taken ‘OFF” if Axle counter of DN block section
between DVD-GPT, DVD-VDPD and DVD-JGPM. On the other hand on arrival of
a train to DVD Station, if the axle counter continue to show occupied the Token less
block instruments/Doubte line block instruments of respective sections can not be
turned to line closed position and the resetting of LVCD axle counter shall be
resorted to.
15.0 RESETTING OF LVCD AXLE COUNTER (DIGITAL):
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a) Whenever after complete arrival of train the LVCD axle counter continue to
show Red on the panel board, the on duty SS/SM at DVD shall resort to the
reset of axle counter.
b) For this purpose SS/SM at DVD shall first verify that Block Section is clear of
trains. If the failure has occurred after arrival of train, SS/SM shall obtain
signature from the guard of stopping train on the train intact register (vide GR
& SR No 4.17, 4.17.01) or by exchanging signal with the guard of through
train, so that he can ensure that the train has arrived completely before
resorting to the reset of LVCD axle counter. SS/SM - DVD shall inform the
failure of axle counter to on duty SS/SM GPT,VDPD and JGPM as the case
may be for UP section .
c) For this purpose SS/SM at DVD shall first verify that Block Section is clear of
trains, if the failure has occurred after arrival of train, SS/SM shall obtain
signature from the guard of stopping train on the train intact register (vide GR
& SR No 4.17, 4.17.01) or by exchanging signal with the guard of through
train, so that he can ensure that the train has arrived completely before
resorting to the reset of LVCD axle counter. SS/SM - DVD shall inform the
failure of axle counter to on duty SS/SM of GPT. THY, New crossing station
as the case may be for DN section.
d) SS/SM then send an operating person to verify that the last vehicle is clear of
block Section. After verifying the clearance of last vehicle of concerned block
section, the operating person exchanges private number and press a button in
the last vehicle verification box.
e) On pressing this button, last vehicle verified indication will appear at panel
board and the SS/SM shall press the nominated reset button. By this operation
LVCD axle counter will reset and associated veeder counter will change to
next higher number.
f) SS/SM shall record the higher number so changed due to reset of axle counter
in the reset register and also in the train signal register mentioning the purpose
of reset even after completion of reset operation ,LVC axle counter does not
show clear indication . until the next train is piloted out from station in, rear
and necessary caution order in this regard have to be issued by the SS/SM in
rear.
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OPERATION OF SIGNALS, POINTS, L.C.GATES, CRANK HANDLES, SIDING
POINTS BY VDU (P.C):
1.0 STAND BY OPERATION OF SIGNALS, POINTS, L.C.GATES, CRANK
HANDLES, SIDING POINTS BY VDU (P.C):
1.1 One VDU (P.C-) is provided as stand by for operation of signals, points, crank
handles, siding points with track diagram. A track mimic diagram will be displayed
on the VDU (P.C.), which is exact replica of operation cum indication panel and
suits the yard plan as per SI plan no. SI -10936.
1.2 Key board/ Mouse is provided to operate VDU (P.C.)
One two-position switch is provided on the panel board as a means of change over
from operation cum indication panel to VDU (P.C.). Whenever the switch is turned
to extreme right it will enable SS/SM to operate all functions from VDU and on the
other hand when it is kept in the center position the VDU will be inoperative and
operation of all function will be possible from operation cum indication panel.
2.0 Graphical User Interface:
On the main window of the VDU, controls are provided to invoke all the functions,
including some change in the size and shape of the window itself. The main
Window consists of:
• Main Title Bar
• Display Area
• Status Bar
• Menu Bar
2.1 Main Title Bar:
The main title-bar is seen on the topmost part of the application window where in
the name of the application is displayed.
2.1.2 Display Area
The Display Area of the screen is used by VDU, to display the various information
pertaining to its operation. The SS/SM may select the information to be displayed
such as the Control Cum-indication Pane! using the Menu Bar.
2.1.3 Status Bar:
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The status bar, at the bottom of the frame window, displays three panes. The left
pane shows the status of Caps-Lock key, the middle pane shows the status of Num-
Lock key and the right pane shows the status of Scroll-Lock key respectively.
2.1.4 The Menu Bar:
The Menu bar is displayed below the main title bar. This contains a number of pop
up menus, which when opened show the different options SS/SM can select to
invoke a VDU function. The Menu bar displays the following menus.
* Main
* Display
* Window
* About
Main Display Windows About
Exit Ctrl X Control Cum-
Indication panel Ctrl C
Cascade Title
Horizontally Title
vertically
About VDU
Each of the menus can be selected by clicking the left mouse button or by using the
Alt key' associated with the menu items. When the SS/SM selects the menu, the
corresponding submenu pops up. The SS/SM can select the choice by moving the
cursor over the submenu and left clicking mouse button or by using the 'Ctrl key'
associated with submenu items.
2.2 Main Menu :-When the application is started, the VDU menu bar is displayed as
shown above. On clicking the mouse button (or ALT+ M Key) on main menu option
of VDU menu bar, the EXIT sub menu is displayed.
2.2.1 Exit
This option is provided for the SS/SM to exit from the VDU ( P.C.) system.
a) Whenever SS/SM desire to change over from VDU to panel board, the pointer to be
tracked to "LOCAL VDU CHANGEOVER" icon and click the left button of the
mouse.
b) Turn the three-position switch provided on the pane! board to center position. Now
SS/SM will be able to operate all functions from the panel board.
c) Further the pointer to be tracked to "DISPLAY" option appearing on the top of the
VDU and click left button of the mouse. By this operation sub menu bar is displayed
as shown in Para 2.1.4 above. After clicking the mouse button on the 'EXIT,
ASM/SM can switch off the VDU (P.C.).
2.3 Control Cum-indication Panel;
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The Control Cum-indication Panel diagram will appear on the display area as
selecting the Control cum-indication Panel chooses VDU application Sub menu
option from the display menu.
3.0 VDU Panel Operation Procedure:
Controls from the VDU panel are possible by clicking left button of a pointing
device (mouse). When the operator clicks on the control device (e.g. Point, signal
etc.), a pop up menu appears nearby the control device on the VDU. The pop-up
menu displays all the possible commands for the control device. The operator can
track his pointing device on the pop-up menu to point to the commands he intends to
give. The tracked command is highlighted on the pop-up menu. The operator will
click the left mouse button on the command he intends to give.
3.1 Start-Up
On turning the two position switch to extreme right, the VDU will start and window
of VDU will display the main window with main menu as described in Para 2-1.4.
a) On main menu SM/ASM need to track pointer to "DISPLAY" and click left button
of mouse and by this operation control cum indication panel will appear on VDU
(P.C).
b) As and when control cum indication panel sub menu appears on the VDU (P.C.), on
duty SS/SM need to track the pointer by operating mouse/Keyboard to "CONTROL
CUM INDICATION PANEL" and left click on the mouse and thereby exact replica
of operating cum indication panel will appear on the VDU (P.C.).
c) To restart the operations from the VDU, on duty ASM need to left click on the "
SM" key " icon. With this a menu password will appear. ASM/SM need to enter the
password through Key Board and press the Enter Key provided on the key board
This will enable ASM to do all the operations from VDU.
d) On duty SS/SM need to track the pointer to the end concern point and other controls
required to be operated concerned signals, points.
3.2 To operate a Point;
The SS/SM need to track the pointer to concern point and left click the mouse. The
popup menu to operate the point will appear as below:
• Normal
• Reverse
• Emergency Normal
• Emergency Reverse
a) Reverse to normal setting:
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Pointer to be tracked to NORMAL and left click the mouse, a flashing indication
will appear on it in horizontal line. Steady indication will appear when point will set
and locked in NORMAL condition.
b) Normal to Reverse setting:
Pointer to be tracked to REVERSE and left click the mouse, a flashing condition
will appear on diagonal line. Steady indication will appear when point is set and
locked in REVERSE condition.
c) Emergency Normal:
This operation need to be resorted to when point zone track circuit/axle counter has
failed and point is free. Pointer to be tracked to EMERGENCY NORMAL and left
click the mouse, a flashing indication will appear on it in horizontal line. Steady
indication will appear when point will set and locked in NORMAL condition.
This operation is possible when Point is not locked by signal route. The emergency
point operation veeder counter provided in the panel board will change to next
higher number and this number should be recorded in the register provided for this
purpose.
d) Emergency Reverse This operation need to be resorted to when point zone track circuit/axle counter has
failed and point is free. Pointer to be tracked to EMERGENCY REVERSE and left
click the mouse, a flashing indication win appear on diagonal line. Steady indication
will appear when point will set and locked in REVERSE condition.
This operation is possible when point is not locked by signal route. The emergency
point operation veeder counter provided in the panel board will change to next
higher number and this should be recorded in the register provided for this purpose.
3.3 SIGNAL CONTROLS (Setting and Cancelling a route)
To operate a signal SM/ASM need to track the pointer to the concerned signal and
left click the mouse- By this operation signal menu with signal number along with
route and calling-on signal, shunt signal if any, will appear on same signal menu, but
para -12,13 of App-'B' and relevant Para of App-'BV, shall be complied with.
a) Setting a Route:
To set a route of a signal, click the left button of the mouse on the concerned signal.
The appearing signal pop up menu will give details of all the routes on the signal.
ASM/SM need to track the pointer to the required route and left click on it. A
flashing indication will appear on the required route. A steady indication will appear
after the required route is set and locked and signal is cleared. A white light track
indication will appear on the route so set. This indication will turned to red when the
train occupies the track circuit.
b) Cancelling a Route:
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To cancel a signal route already set, click the left button of the mouse on the
concerned signal. The appearing pop-up menu gives details of all the possible
commands on the signal. The ASM/SM will select the required signal to be
cancelled and click the left button of the mouse, the selected route will be cancelled.
c) Emergency cancellation of route
To resort this operation ASM/SM has to track the pointer to the concerned signal
and click left. Emergency route cancellation menu will appear on the signal menu
and ASM/SM has to click on the same. The route will be cancelled after tapes of
two minutes and veeder counter provided on the panel board will change to next
higher number, which should be recorded in the register provided for this purpose.
3.4 Crank Handle:
To 'Transmit' or 'Release' control for Crank Handle, click the left button of the
mouse on the concerned Crank Handle. The appearing pop-up menu gives details of
the possible commands on the Crank Handle on the track below:
CRANK HANDLE - Transmit Control
Release Control
In the pop-up menu given above the SS/SM needs to click on the "TRANSMIT
CONTROL"
In case Crank Handle key is transmitted and by this operation key can be extracted
from RKT, On the other hand SS/SM need to click on the "RELEASE CONTROL"
when crank handle key is returned back in the RKT. Key in flashing indication will
appear on the VDU in the same manner as described in para 2.4 of appendix "B".
Siding control: To Transmit' or 'Release' control for Hot Axle siding point, click the
left button of the mouse on the concerned siding control. The appearing pop-up
menu gives details of the possible commands on the siding control on the track
below:
SIDING CONTROL Transmit Control
Release Control
In the pop-up menu given above the SS/SM needs to click on the "TRANSMIT
CONTROL"
In case siding control key is transmitted and by this operation key can be extracted
from RKT. On the other hand SS/SM need to click on the "RELEASE CONTROL"
when siding control key is returned back in the RKT. Key in flashing indication will
appear on the VDU in the same manner as described in para 2.4 of appendix "B".
3.5 SM'S KEY ON VDU : To prevent the unauthorized operation by other than on duty SS/SM from VDU this
facility is provided on VDU. On duty SS/SM need to track the pointer to the " SM
key" icon and click left button of the mouse. By this a menu " Password" will
appear. SS/SM need to enter the password through Key Board and press the enter
key provided on the Key Board. This will lock all the operations.
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To restart the operations from the VDU, on duty SS/SM need to left click on the
" SM key " icon. With this a menu password will appear. SS/SM need to enter the
password through Key Board and press the Enter Key provided on the keyboard.
This will enable ASM to do ail the operations from VDU.
3.6 BUTTON HELD ACK.
During operation if any function is held up, ASM need to press Alt, Ctrl and Delete
keys at a time from the keyboard, A menu "End Task to last" will appear on the
screen and SS/SM need to click on it. This will enable SS/SM to do all the
operations again on VDU.
3.7 POINT LOCK, OVERLAP LOCK AND SIGNAL LOCK INDICATION-
All the above indication will appear on VDU as mentioned in PARA 4(a) .(b) (c)
and PARA 7 of appendix B
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APPENDIX ‘C’ TO STATION WORKING RULES OF DUVVADA
Rules for Working of Anti-collision Device (Raksha Kavach)
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APPENDIX-‘D’ TO STATION WORKING RULES OF DUVAADA STATION The following staffs are concerned with the movement of the trains whose duties are given below: 1. STATION MASTER (IN CHARGE):
i) He is responsible for trains passing during his shift when required. ii) He is responsible for the general and satisfactory working of the station and for the
efficient discharge of duties by staff working under him. iii) He shall keep all Rule books, Registers, Files and documents neat and up to date. iv) He shall ensure that all equipment, apparatus, and instruments including signaling
and interlocking gears and fittings are kept clean and oiled by S&T officials. v) His special attention is drawn to Chapter-II of G&SR and GR 5.01 to 5.08 with relevant
SRs and O.M. Chapter-2.02 (a). vi) He shall follow the instructions laid down in SR.3.68.01 © and (d) and SR 14.07.01 and
B.W.M.2.09 (e). vii) He shall promptly attend to accidents and report them. viii) He shall supervise the work of safe working staff and conduct night inspections and
report lapses of staff working under him. 2. STATION MASTER (Block SM) :
i) He is responsible for trains passing during his shift. ii) He shall promptly bring to the notice of SM in-charge all irregularities and accidents in
course of his shift duties. iii) During the absence of SM I/C, the duties of the Station Master will devolve on him. iv) He shall follow SR 3.68.01(c) and (d) SR 14.07.l and OM 2.02 (d). v) His special attention is drawn to Chapter-2 of G&SR 1976 and GR 5.01 to 5.08 with
relevant SRs. vi) As an assistant to SM I/C, he shall carry out the instructions given from time to time.
3. STATION MASTER (PANEL) i) He is responsible for trains passing during his shift. ii) He shall promptly bring to the notice of SM in-charge all irregularities and accidents in
course of his shift duties. iii) During the absence of SM I/C, the duties of the Station Master will devolve on him. iv) He shall follow SR 3.68.01(c) and (d) SR 14.07.l and OM 2.02 (e). v) His special attention is drawn to Chapter-2 of G&SR 1976 and GR 5.01 to 5.08 with
relevant SRs. vi) As an assistant to SM I/C, he shall carry out the instructions given from time to time.
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4. TRAFFIC POINTS MAN :
i) He shall work under the orders SM on duty. ii) He shall couple and uncouple vehicles under the supervision of SM. iii) He shall watch and guard the packages and other Railway property lying in the Station
premises. iv) He shall report any irregularities coming to his notice. v) He shall do loading and unloading of parcels, smalls and Guard’s boxes. He shall do
piloting IN and OUT. vi) He shall deliver any official message to the proper person/office. He shall carry out
any other duties entrusted to him by the SM on duty. vii) He shall follow OM Chapter-2.02 (f).
NB: - All staff should be in uniform while on duty and fallow their rosters issued by DPO/WAT
from time to time.
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APPENDIX ’E’ TO STATION WORKING RULES OF DUVVADA STATION
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ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT
A list of essential equipments is given below which shall be maintained in good Working
order.
Sl. No Description Quantity
i) Detonators 20
ii) LED based Tri Colour flashing torch. 3(1 Spare)
iii) Hand Signal Flags 3(1 Spare)
iv) Safety chains with Pad locks 6
v) Clamps with Padlocks 8
vi) Skids 8
vii) Wedges 4
viii) Fire & Sand buckets 6
ix) Fire Extinguishers 2
x) Line blocking collars 6
xi) Motor trolley on line board 2
xii) Block suspension board 4
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APPENDIX ‘F’ TO STATION WORKING RULES OF DUVVADA STATION
RULES FOR WORKING INTERMEDIATE BLOCK SIGNALLING BETWEEN
DVD-GPT
The Block section between DVD-THY has been split into TWO IB section each. The entry
is governed by Intermediate Block stop signal as :
i)
ii) Down IB Signal between THY-DVD is provided at KM 757.075 controlled by
switch No.7 of THY while down IB signal between DVD-GPT is provided at KM
765.932 controlled by switch No 56 of DVD (IB controlled by station in rear) “
a] Block working for the section DVD-THY is controlled by double line lock and
block instrument (SGE type three position) provided at DVD & THY stations.
Down Advanced starter No. 50 of DVD is controlled by clearance position of train
past the UP IBS No. 7 by 400 meters beyond each respectively vide GR 8.04 (a).
b] Trains between intermediate block signal to respective Home signal of Station in
advance in both the sides are worked by means of SGE type lock block instrument
vide 4.09, 5.07, 14.01 to 14.14 of the G & SR and chapter V of BWM.
c] Last stop signal to the intermediate block stop signal is controlled by Electronic
Axle counter and is worked under absolute block system in terms of G & SR 14.01,
14.13.
INDICATIONS PROVIDED ON VDU FOR I.B. SECTION.
The indications of signals, IB and Block sections in both up and down directions are
shown in the following table:
IB SECTION DVD-THY
SN Signal
Aspect
[S-1]
IB Section
Indication
[1A XT]
IB Home
Aspect
[S-7]
Block
Section
Indication
Remarks.
1 Green While
Illuminated
- - Advance starter No:S1
is taken off to dispatch
a train up to Up IB
Home.
2 Red Red - IB Section is occupied.
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3 - - Green While
illuminated.
IB Home taken off for
train up to home of
THY
4 - - Red Red Block section is
occupied or Up IB
Home passed at danger.
IB SECTION THY-DVD
SN Signal
Aspect
[S-6]
IB Section
Indication
[6A XT]
IB Home
Aspect
[S-7]
Block
Section
Indication
Remarks.
1 Green While
Illuminated
- - Advance starter No:S6
is taken off to dispatch
a train up to Dn IB
Home.
2 Red Red - IB Section is occupied.
3 - - Green While
illuminated.
IB Home taken off for
train up to home of
DVD
4 - - Red Red Block section is
occupied or Dn IB
Home passed at danger.
i] Buzzer/Bell
One audio buzzer is provided in the SM room at DVD to detect Train Entering
section for out going trains. After train passes the intermediate block stop signal,
the buzzer/bell will start ringing DVD station. On hearing the buzzer/bell the
SM must acknowledge the same by clicking on train entering section [TES]
muting button to stop the buzzer/bell and then send train entering section report to
the cabin master of the station in advance who shall turn commutator of the Double
Line Lock and Block Instrument from the Line Clear position to ‘Train On Line
position’ and acknowledge train entering section following the procedures laid
down vide Block Working Manual
f] In the event of failure of I.B. track circuit [i.e. track clear indication not available]
which shall not permit taking ‘OFF’ last stop signal, it should be ensured by SM on
duty at the dispatching station through exchange of private number with the SM of
the receiving station that the last train that passed the last stop signal of his station
has fully arrived at receiving station, before allowing the next train to enter in to the
section, such permission to the next train shall be granted and the section THY-
DVD shall be treated as single section
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i] By issuing the pilot memo when normalization of the system is not possible. In
such case, line clear has to be taken on lock and block instrument. Trains are to be
dispatched from the station only after obtaining line clear till such time track circuit
are last stop signal is restored to normal.
g] NORMALIZATION OF THE TRACK CIRCUIT AND OF BLOCK
WORKING BY RESETTING FEATURE:
i] No train should be allowed to leave station in any particular direction unless I.B.
track clear indication is available for the relevant track circuited portion of I.B.
section and last stop signal cannot be taken off.
ii] A Resetting arrangement for the resumption of I.B. Axle counter under failure
condition through co-operative features of both the SM on duty at either end station
of the Block section is provided, which should only be resorted to after the train
that was lastly sent arrives fully at the receiving station and is certified in this
respect by the SM at the receiving station through exchange of private number
iii] For monitoring of I.B. section working & re-setting of I.B. Axle counters, Track
Indications and Re-setting arrangements are provided with button icons on the
Panel at GPT & THY station and operating panels [re-setting panels] provided at
DVD station. Counters are also provided for the purpose of recording the re-
settings for the I.B. Axle Counters in case of failures in IB section. The Re-setting
button and permission granting button on the Resetting Panel shall at DVD should
normally be kept sealed by the S&T staff and SM will inform the Maintainer for
resealing the same whenever the seal has been broken
iv] The SS/SM on duty at DVD station shall maintain a separate register for use of
resetting at IB Axle Counters wherein every operation of the resetting button shall
be recorded giving details of date of use, train, number, time, number registered in
the counter on PANEL and reasons for resetting and initial each such entry
v] The procedure for resetting of the I.B. Axle counters in terms of clause
g.II above shall be as follows
SECTION THY-DVD ON DN LINE:
DISPATCHING STATION
[THY]
RECEIVING STATION [DVD]
1 SS/SM on duty shall caii the
attention of SM of THY station
through Telephone for re-setting
I.B. Axle counter zone giving
1 SM on duty at DVD after verifying that
the said dispatched train arrives fully,
shall exchange private number with SM
on duty at THY and gives permission to
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details of last train left the station
into the section.
re-set by pressing the ‘Permission
Granting’ button provided on the re-set
panel.
2 On getting re-set permission on
PANEL SM on duty hall
acknowledge by Pressing
‘Permission received from DVD’
acknowledgement button . For each
such operation the reset counter
provided in PANEL shall increase
by one digit.
SM on duty shall make an entry of
changed Reset counter number in
resetting register.
2 SM on duty at DVD shall continue to
press the ‘Permission Granting’ button.
3 SM on duty then shall re-set the
I.B. Axle counter by pressing ‘Dn.
Re-set ’’button”, which will reset
the Axle Counter.
3 SM DVD shall also press ‘Re-set’
button provided on re-set panel at THY
station simultaneously at the same time
for re-setting of I.B. Axle counter.
4 On completion of re-setting process
I.B. section clear indication will
appear on PANEL.
4 The SM on duty at DVD shall record in
his train register the re-setting operation
giving train number, time and private
number exchanged with the SM of THY
station giving reasons for the re-setting
operation.
SECTION DVD-THY ON UP LINE:
DISPATCHING STATION
[DVD]
RECEIVING STATION [THY]
1 SM on duty shall call the attention
of SM of THY station through
Telephone for re-setting I.B. Axle
counter zone giving details of last
train left the station into the section.
1 SM on duty at THY after verifying that
the said dispatched train arrives fully,
shall exchange private number with SM
on duty at DVD and gives permission to
re-set by clicking the ‘Permission Grant’
push button [To DVD] provided on the
PANEL.
2 On getting re-set permission on re-
set Panel SM on duty shall
acknowledge by pressing
‘Permission received from THY’
acknowledgement button. For each
such operation the reset counter
provided in Operating Panel shall
2 SM on duty at THY shall continue to
click the ‘Permission Granting’ button’.
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increase by one digit.
SM on duty shall make an entry of
changed Reset counter number in
resetting register.
3 SM on duty then shall re-set the
I.B. Axle counter by turning ‘Up
Re-set Key’ and press the ‘Re-set
button’ on the re-set panel, which
will reset the Axle Counter.
3 SM THY shall also click ‘Re-set’ button
provided on PANEL at THY station
simultaneously at the same time for re-
setting of I.B. Axle counter.
4 On completion of re-setting process
I.B. section clear indication will
appear on reset panel.
4 The SM on duty at THY shall record in
his train register the re-setting operation
giving train number, time and private
number exchanged with the SM of DVD
station giving reasons for the re-setting
operation.
h] DISPATCH OF TRAINS
Dispatch of trains is governed by the provision of G & SR 3.42, 3.70 and Block
working manual rules
i] From DVD towards GPT OR THY
Train will be dispatched in accordance with the General Rules 3.42, 3.70., 3.75,
4.35 and 8.01 and subsidiary Rules thereto
j] TO IBS ON UP AND DOWN LINES
The SM on duty shall ensure that the portion of line between Advanced Starter and
400 Mtrs beyond IBS at their respective ends is clear of obstruction and indication
to this effect is available in the PANEL and shall also ensure any non-isolated
shunting at their respective ends suspended and shunting authority issued if any is
with drawn and kept in his custody
Advise the Station Master at the station in advance, of the train No. and description
of such intended train to be dispatched and shall take his assent supported by
Private Number and shall then set and lock the route and take off the Starter and
Advanced Starter
k] IBS SIGNAL TO THE STATION IN ADVANCE
The SM on duty shall obtain line clear over lock & Block instruments from the
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station in advance to dispatch a train past the IBS signal at the respective ends and
shall take off the IBS signal by means of taking of signal No.56 of DVD or signal
no 7 as the case ,may be After the train passes the intermediate Block Stop signal
of DVD a buzzer will ring in the PANEL. On hearing the buzzer/bell the SM must
acknowledge the same by clicking train entering section [TES] muting button to
stop the buzzer/bell and then send train entering section report to the cabin master
of the station in advance who in turn will turn commutator of the Double line Lock
and Block Instrument from the line clear position to Train On Line position and
acknowledge train entering section. After dispatch of a train from DVD into the
Block section between DVD-THY and intermediate Block Post in case when the
intermediate stop signal is not taken ‘off’ but the buzzer has started ringing, this
may be either due to the train passing intermediate Block stop signal at ‘ON’
position or due to failure of the track circuit in advance of that intermediate Block
Signal, the SM on duty at GPT in turn will inform SCR on duty about this.
The procedure must be rigidly followed irrespective of the fact whether line clear
for train has been received from station in advance or not and this must be recorded
in the Train Register and SM’s diary book of both the Stations/Cabins.
l] (i) Dispatch of trains towards THY in case of failure of the Down Advanced Starter
signal at DVD Station due to failure of “Axle Counter” device or otherwise. If the
failure of the Advanced starter of DVD due to the failure of axle counting device or
the indication lamp (repeated by indication lamp) showing ‘Red’ light either due to
power failure or due to any other causes, the re-setting “Push Button” provided
with Veeder counter at the SM’s office for resorting the normal function of the
signal, should be operated accordingly to the following instruction whenever the IB
Home signal of DVD is found defective by the Station Master and the following
procedure shall be adopted.
On receipt of this information, the SM on duty after ensuring that all trains which
had left his Block Station had arrived complete and intact at THY station (by
exchange Private Number with the SM THY confirming this), shall press the
resetting button of the axle counter. When the resetting is successful, it shall be
indicated by a green light in the resetting panel provided in the SM’s office at
THY. The use of this resetting button is registered on the veeder Counter and the
SM should record this giving the details of the occasion with timings in the Veeder
Counter register kept in the station.
If it is not possible to restore normal working of the counter by use of the resetting
button, the ESM-in-charge of the section shall be served with a written memo to
attend the defective signal and rectify the same. The ESM-in-charge of the section
on being served with a memo by the SM, shall attend the failure and rectify the
fault. The ESM after ensuring that all S&T gears relating to defective signal have
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been attended to and are in working order except the axle counter which needs re-
setting shall establish communication with SS/SM concerned and ask him to reset
the axle counter by pressing the reset push button. Where after the SS/SM on duty,
after ensuring that all the trains which had left his Block Station had arrived
complete and intact at THY (by exchanging of P.N with SM/ DVD confirming
this) shall press the resetting button provided in the PANEL at THY station and
resume the normal working.
M] DESPATCH OF TRAINS IN CASE OF FAILURE OF INTERMEDIATE BLOCK
STOP SIGNAL
[a] When a Loco Pilot finds an intermediate Block Stop signal at ‘ON’ Position he
shall stop his train in rear of the signal and advise the guard of the fact by sounding
long continuous whistle and shall then contact the Station Master of the Block
Station in rear over the signal post telephone provided for the purpose vide
SR.3.75.01[i].
[b] If the SM of THY station, on being contacted over Telephone by the loco pilot,
finds that the signal is defective, he shall, after obtaining “Line Clear” for the train
from the station in advance, authorized the driver on the telephone to pass
intermediate Block Signal at “ON” and enter the block section ahead. He shall
give loco pilot the Private Number and identification Number under which he has
received “Line Clear” for the train from the station in advance
The loco pilot shall then sound one short, one long and one short whistle and, on
receipt of Guard’s signal shall proceed ahead duly exchanging signals with him.
The station Master on being contacted by the loco pilot on signal post telephone if
he is unable to obtain “Line Clear” for the train due to total interruption of
communications, shall call for the Guard’s through the loco pilot and on being
contacted by guard, he shall advise the guard of the circumstances and give a
Private Number for the train to proceed up to the next block station. The guard
shall prepare a memo in duplicate authorizing the loco pilot to proceed with the
Private Number received from the Station Master. In such case the speed of the
train shall be restricted as prescribed in GR 3.75(3).
c] In such case the loco pilot shall pass the IB signal at “ON” and proceed cautiously
and be prepared to stop short of any obstruction, at a speed not exceeding 15
Kilometers an hour if he has a good view of the line ahead, otherwise at a speed not
exceeding 8 kilometers an hour and report the failure to the Station Master at the
block station ahead.
While complying with the instructions contained in GR 3.75(3), when the loco
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pilot has to pass IB signal at “ON” after waiting for 5 minute at the signal, he shall
proceed cautiously preparing to stop short of any obstruction at a speed not
exceeding 15KMPH when view ahead is clear and 8 KMPH when view ahead is
not clear due to curve, obstruction, rain, fog or any other cause until he reaches the
foot of the next stop signal and even the signal is “OFF” the loco pilot shall
continue to look out for possible obstruction short of the same and will act upon its
indication only after he has reached it. Before starting, the loco pilot shall sound
one long whistle which may be repeated as necessary and shall then start his train
on receipt of Guard’s signal. Thereafter he shall exchange signals with the Guard.
On reaching the block station ahead the loco pilot shall report the failure of the
signal to the Station Master. If, the telephone is provided at the intermediate Block
Stop signal Post is out of order the loco pilot will pass the IB signal as per GR
3.75(3) & SR 3.75.02, and on reaching the block station ahead, the loco pilot shall
report the failure of the signal to the SM,
The station Master of the block station working the intermediate block stop signal
on becoming aware that such a signal is defective shall, before dispatching the
train, treat the entire section up to the block station immediately ahead of the
intermediate block post as one block section and issue a written authority to the
driver to pass the defective intermediate Block Stop Signal at “ON” without
stopping at the signal. In accordance with the procedure prescribed by special
instruction.
A written authority as mentioned in GR 3.75(4) shall be in Form T/369[3b] in
which the Private Number and identification Number obtained from the station in
advance in support of the “Line Clear” shall be recorded. Display of “Proceed hand
signal at the foot of defective Intermediate Block Stop Signal may be dispensed
with.
d] However, if the SM on the Block station immediately in rear of an intermediate
Block Signal is aware that UP/DN intermediate Block Signal is defective shall
before Dispatching a train shall verify that all trains which had left his Block
Station had arrived complete and intact at DVD station (by exchanging Private
Number with SM-DVD) shall press the resetting button of Axle counter equipment.
Thereafter driver shall be handed over the authority of T-369[3b] to pass IBS
Signal at “ON” position where in, the Private Number and indication number
obtained for line clear, shall also be written. The use of this re-setting push button
is registered on the veeder counter and SM should record this usage giving details
of the occasion with timings in the veeder Counter/register and also train registers.
[E] INDICATION CUM RESETTING PROVISION IN THE VDU AT DVD:
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The PANEL Provided for following light indications
a) Two green indications for the track- circuited portion by Axle Counter, which
remain normally lit to indicate that the track is clear. These lamps extinguish no
sooner the train passes the last stop signal and their place two red indication are lit
to indicate that the track is occupied.
b) Two red indications for the last stop signal replacement track circuit which remain
lit so long this track- circuit is occupied or in under failure condition.
c) Two red indication ahead of the IBS Signal, which are lit if the train passes the side
signal in “ON” Position. These indications continue to glow till such time the lock
and block working is resumed through emergence re-setting feature.
d) Two red indications just ahead of IBS Signal for the IBS signals replacement track
circuit. These indications normally remain dark and are lit either during occupation
by a train or during failure of this track circuit.
e) Two red indications for the block section for receiving trains. These indications
shall normally remain no indications and shall be lit only when the incoming train
passes the IBS signal. It remains lit till such time train arrives fully and Block
Instrument is normalized.
r] SPECIAL INSTRUCTION IN CASE OF A TRAIN PASSING IBS AT ‘ON’
POSITION
I] In case train run away indication appears the SM receiving Station shall not turn
the block instrument handle to line clear position and SM at sending station shall
not take any action to despatch the third train unless the second train which
passed the IB signal in the ‘ON’ position has actually arrived and its complete
arrival is verified by the receiving station.
II] Every case of a train passing IB signal at ‘ON’ position without strictly following
the provision of GR 3.75 should be treated as a breach of block rule by the loco
pilot and action to be taken accordingly.
III] When train run away indication appears at the Dispatching Station without any
train in the section, the IBS system should be treated as failed and Signal
Maintainer should be advised. All the subsequent trains shall be Piloted OUT
after duly taking line clear treating entire section as one Block section as per GR
3.75(4).
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IV] when ever a train after having obtained line clear passes IBS (when not taken off)
in “ON” position the train run away indication appears at the Dispatching station
and train entering section indication appears at the receiving station, under such
circumstances no further train shall be allowed in the section till the said train
arrives completely at the receiving station i.e., station in advance, and its
complete arrival received at the receiving station i.e. station in rear supported by
Private Number treating the entire block section as single section.
V] If any train passes IB Signal at ‘ON’ position when there is a train in the Section
between IBS and the station ahead, the train run away indication will appear at
both receiving and Dispatching station. Under such circumstances SM in the
receiving station shall not turn the Block instrument to Line Clear position and
SM at sending station shall not take action to despatch the (3rd) train, unless the
2nd train which passes the IBS in the ‘ON’ position has actually arrived and its
complete arrival is verified by the receiving station.
VI] Permission button to be pressed for the run away train by break opening the seal
only after verifying that the last vehicle of the run away train has arrived in tact
and ensured by exchange of private number with the SM of the sending station.
In case of failure of Axle Counter equipment at the sending station, permission
button may also be pressed for normalizing the system only after verifying that
there is no train in the section and after duly exchanging Private number with the
SM of the sending station.
VII] Whenever a train run away indication appears when there is a train in the section,
no further train should be allowed in the section till resetting is done as per item
No.30.3 above.
VIII] Before any re-setting operation is done, the Dispatching station should advise the
receiving station giving details of the last train that has entered the section and
should ensure by exchanging of private number that the last train has arrived
complete at receiving station.
s] RUNNING OF MOTOR TROLLYS ON IBS ZONE.
While allowing motor trolleys/ 4 wheeler tower wagon/material trolley etc., entire
section between THY-DVD or DVD-GPT on which section motor trolleys / 4
wheeler tower wagon/material trolley in to be allowed shall be treated as one
block section and accordingly an authority on form No. T369 (3b) shall be issued
for passing IB signal at ‘ON’ position treating the IB working is suspended.
. Every Case of re-setting shall be entered in a register in the following proforma
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Date
and
time
Train No.
Last
entered
the block
section
Private No. of
station ahead
for Complete
Arrival of the
train Under
Col.2
Veeder
Counter No
Before
resetting
operation
completed
Train No.
Entering
Block
section
Immediat
ely after
the
resetting
operation
Re
mar
ks
Signature of
Dy. SS/SM
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
IX] If resetting is not possible under item as mentioned above, the system should be
treated as failed and train will work treating the entire section up to the Block
Station immediately ahead of the IBS Post as one block section as per
GR 3.75(4).
X] Action to be taken when a train passes Intermediate Block Stop Signal at ‘ON’
a) By SM of Block Station in advance of the Intermediate Block Stop signal
I] Shall not turn the Block Instrument commutator to “Line Closed” Position Unless
the complete arrival of the train which passed IBS at “ON” position is ensured,
without any exception even for such a train which leaves the rear station after
obtaining line clear and passes IBS at “ON” position, since there is a chance of
leaving a vehicle or vehicles in the Axle Counter area where the function of Axle
Counter also fail when IBS is passed at “ON” position.
II] In case the bottom needle of the SGE type block instrument is in its ‘Line closed’
position action should be taken to turn the block instrument comutator to ‘TOL’
Position vide BWM 5.16(2)(iv) and must not turn to “Line closed” and then to
“Line clear” position unless the train which had passed the “Intermediate Block
Stop Signal” in the ‘ON’ position arrives complete and its complete arrival is
verified.
b] By the SM of Block Station in rear of the intermediate Block Stop Signal must
ensure that last stop signal controlling entry of trains into the section between the
last stop signal and the intermediate Block Stop Signal is in its ‘ON’ position and
shall under no circumstances take ‘OFF’ or attempt to take ‘OFF’ the said last
Stop signal even if the Axle counter/Track circuit section from his block station
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up to and including the adequate distance beyond the Intermediate Block Stop
signal shows ‘clear’ unless the train which had passed the intermediate Block
Stop signal in the ‘ON’ position arrives complete the block station in advance and
its complete arrival is verified, and intimate the SM of the block station in
advance the number, description and the departure time of the last train
Dispatched from his block station under exchange of Private number.
c] By the SM of both the block stations in rear and in advance of the intermediate
Block Stop Signal.
I] After the complete arrival of the last train, according to the information received
vide sub-para (b) above, the SM of the block station in advance shall
communicate the same to the SM of the station in rear supported by a Private
Number which shall be acknowledged by the later by issuing Private Number.
Thereafter the SM of the dispatching station and the SM of the receiving station
shall operate the ‘Resetting ‘ and ‘reset’ panel respectively in conjunction. This
simultaneous operation will cause the ‘counter’ to ‘reset panel’ at the dispatching
station to illuminate who shall operate the push button which in turn will record
the next higher number in the counter.
II] The SM of the Block Station in advance shall then take steps to normalize the
block instrument.
It is to be noted that in terms of GR3.75 whenever intermediate block stop;
signal is at ‘on’ a driver must stop his train in rear of the signal and contact the
SM of the block Station in rear on the telephone provided on the signal post who
will authorize him to pass the signal in ‘ON’ position supported by Private
Number and identification number which were taken for the line clear from the
station in advance. If the telephone is not provided or is out of order, the driver,
after waiting for 5minutes shall pass it at “ON’ but he must report the failure to
the SM at the Block Station ahead after following the provision in GR.3.75(3).
This would mean that the driver shall either get an authority on telephone from
the station master or must report at the station ahead about the failure of the
telephone. If none of those provision are complied with, it should be taken as
breach of Block Rules.
t] a) In the event of failure of IBS signal in the “OFF” position or cannot resume to
“ON” position immediately after it has been passed by a train, the station master
controlling the signal shall take steps to put back the IBS signal to “ON” position
and treat IBS signal failed and train shall be dispatched treating entire section
between his station and station in advance as one Block section.
u] RUNNING OF MOTOR TROLLYS ON IBS ZONE:
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a] i) While allowing motor trolly/4 wheeler tower wagon/material trolley etc., entire
section between GPT-DVD shall be treated as one block section and shall be
issued T-369 [3B] for passing IBS at “ON” position.
ii) After the complete arrival of the said Motor Trolly/4 wheeler tower
wagon/material trolley etc., at the station ahead, Station Master at adjacent station
shall exchange Private Number in token of complete arrival and then shall resume
normal working by resetting the Axle Counter as stated in the SWR.
iii) Motor Trolleys shall not be allowed on following line clear.
NOTE:- Backing of train on the portion of line after passing the intermediate
Block Stop signal normally shall not be allowed, However, if it becomes
inevitable to back, such backing may be done with great caution as mentioned in
SR 3.75.04
SIGNAL POST TELEPHONE
A telephone socket (RE Type portable telephone kept with drivers) with a RED Press
button at the bottom is provided at the foot of each IB signal and is meant for driver to
contact the SM in rear by pressing the RED button. The driver of the train encountering
the IB signal at ‘ON’ position shall contact the station in rear to find out the occupancy or
otherwise of the block section ahead.
POWER SUPPLY AT IBS:
UP AT, DN AT & local Power supply is available at each IBS i.e DVD-THY. Auto
changeover switch is available only for AT supply. one mini IPS is provided at each IBS
for power back-up upto 3 hours.
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1.1 Working of DK station , Halts, IBS , IBH at DVD station.
Nil
1.2 Rules for working of out lying sidings.
i) A National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) siding takes off from DVD yard
at THY end of the yard and is situated at a distance of __________ KM.
ii) The trains To & From siding are worked under Absolute Block system of working
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with manually operated multy aspect colour light signal.
iii) Token less block instrument are provided at DVD SSI cabin and the cabin at
NTPC siding at the entry of the siding at NTPC.
iv) The NTPC cabin is also equipped with SSI system of panel working with
manually operated multy aspect colour light signals.
v) The NPTC cabin is manned by station master (Retired) recruited by the NTPC
authority following the guide lines of the eligibility creative of the system adopted
by the railways to the extent of medical test stipulation and trains system of the
railways for all operating caders recruited by NTPC