MDTC / VSKP / E. Co.

Rly

Hand book on some important

safe working rules for the
guidance of the Running
staff and Station staff.

14/AUGUST/2024
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1. Important authorities in Abs.Block System
S. Conditions Authorities
No.
● Calling–on signal
● P.N issued through
Signal post tele phone
(SPT) + PHS from
Home signal
1. PF/Yd/Cabin
defective
● T/369(3b) +PHS from
foot board of Loco.
● T/369(1) + PHS at the
foot of the signal post.
2. Starter defective ● Calling–on signal
● T/369(3b) + P.H .S at the
foot of the signal post.
3. Adv. Starter/L.S.S T/369(3b) + P.N
defective on Double +I.D.NO. ( P.H.S at the
line point which is
protected by L.S.S)
4. Adv. Starter / L.S.S P.L.C.T {T/C1425 for
defective on Single UP Tn and T/D1425
Line. for DN tn}+P.N+ID No.
5. D.C.O/ C.O. T/409
6. Nil caution order T/A 409
7. Remainder caution T/B 409
order
8. Train admitted on ● Calling–on signal
obstructed line of a ● P.N issued through

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 station. Signal post telephone
(SPT) + PHS from
PF/Yd/Cabin
● T/ 509
9. Train admitted on T/369 (3b)+PHS
non-signal line SPT/PN+PHS(pf/yd/cabin)
10. Train departure T/511
from non-signal line
11. Train departure T/512
from common
starter line
12. Train send on T/A 602
obstructed block
section
13. Light Engine sent to T/B 602
opencommunication
on S/Line in TIC
14. Train send on TIC T/C 602
on D/L
15. Train send on TSL T/D 602
working
16. Shunting order T/806

17. One train only Metallic Badge Or Paper

system (Authority To Line clear ticket
Proceed)
18 Conditional line clear T/G 602 for up train
ticket T/H 602 for Dn train

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 2.Important speed restriction in various
circumstances
S. Authorities/ Speeds
No Circumstances (Not exceeding)
1. Calling – on signal Very Cautious speed
and be prepared to
stop short of any
obstruction.
2. Pilot In (Home) 15 kmph
3. Pilot Out (Starter) 15 kmph
4. Adv. Starter Normal speed.(If
(T/369(3b)+PN+ID) or Adv. Starter
PLCT (T/C1425 or protecting any point
T/D1425) 15kmph +PHS at
point)
5. Advance Pilot in Section: Normal
(T/369(1)) speed.Passing
Home15 kmph after
getting PHS from the
signal post. If not –
Stop at Home.
6. T/509 15 kmph and be
prepared to stop if
required.
7. Non-signal line 15 kmph
admission
8. Non-signal line departure 15kmph

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9. T/A 602 15/10 kmph
10. TIC on S/L (T/B 602) to 15/10 kmph
open up communication
11. T/D 602 (TSL working) 1st train speed 25
kmph. 2nd and
subsequent trains
–booked speed.
12. T/C 602 (TIC on D/L) All trains 25/10
kmph
13. Shunting order (T/806) Normal shunting 15
kmph, Inflammable
articles 8 kmph
14. Train backing in section Walking speed
15. A. Material train availing A. 25 kmph
block.
B. Material train pushing B. 25/8 kmph
B/Van leading
C. Material train pushing C. 8 kmph.
B/Van not leading
16. 1. Sectional speed.
1. A class ODC
2. B class ODC 2. 40/15 Kmph
3. C class ODC 3. 25/8 kmph,
Dead stop if required,
and walking speed
17. 1. Foggy weather 1. Maximum 60 kmph
2. If fog safe device 2. Maximum 75 kmph
provided
(in auto-proceed aspect)

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18. Foggy weather (in auto- 30 kmph
Attention)
19. Foggy weather (caution ) Cautious speed and
be prepared to stop
at the next signal
20. OHE tripped for more 35/20 kmph.
than 3 minutes and
reason notknown
21. N.I working 30 kmph
22. 1 in 12 straight 15 kmph
23. 1 in 12 curved 30 kmph
25 1 in 8½ curved switch 15 kmph
26 1 in 8½ curved switch 30 kmph
with symmetrical split
27. I.B at ON, telephone not 15/8 kmph.
working/ not provided
28. 1. IBS-itself 1.PN+I.D(Normal
defective, telephone speed)
working 2.PN +ID + Gate PN
2. IBS-itself Cautious speed up to gate,if
defective which is gate is closed and PHS by
I/L with Gate. Gate man then normal speed
telephone working 3.PN+GatePN.Cautious
3. IBS defective due speed up to gate,if gate is
closed and PHS by Gate man
to gate defective.
then normal speed.
telephone working.
29. Advance authority to T/369 (3b)+PN+ID
pass IB at ON Normal speed

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30. Std.I(R) Interlocking 50 kmph
31. Std.II(R) Interlocking 110 kmph
32. Std. III (R) Interlocking 140 kmph.
33. Std. IV (R) Interlocking 160 kmph
34. Petrol man not turn up 40 Kmph (Day)/
within15 minutes 15 Kmph(Night)
35. Less serious rail fracture 10 kmph (Ist train)
36. Less serious rail fracture 20 KmpH (2nd &
subsequent trains)
with caution order
3. Timings to be maintained in different
circumstances
S.NO Circumstances Timings
1. TIC on D/L in 30 minutes time
Absolute Block System interval for each
andevery train
2. TIC on D/L in 15 minutes time
Automatic system interval.
3. A.R.M.E Departure-time: 25
(Single Exit) minutes from
ordering.
4. A.R.M.E Departure time:
(Double exit) 15 minutes from
ordering.
5. A.R.T. Day time 30 minutes.

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6. A.R.T. Night time 45 minutes.

7. Telephone out of 5 minutes

order at IB Signal

8. At L/C Gate stop Day time 1 minute

signal at ON in ABS & Night time 2
and Auto section minutes.
9. The Auto Signal at Day time 1min. &
ON Night time 2 min.
10. Train held up at F.S.S. After 15 minutes to
in ABS beprotected in rear
Rear protection in as per GR.6.03.
normal situation.
11. Train held up at F.S.S. After 10 minutes
in ABS
Rear protection in
D/L TIC.
12. Train held up at F.S.S. After 10 minutes
in ABS
Rear protection in
S/L TIC.
13. Train held up at F.S.S. After 05 minutes
in Auto territory -Rear
protection in D/L TIC.
14. Train held up at F.S.S. After 10 minutes
in Auto territory-Rear
protection in S/L TIC.

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15 Modified mid section
semi-auto signal at ON, Wait for 5 minutes
A-marker not glowing,
telephone not working
4. Blasting of Hooters, after getting information of
accident.
S.No. No. of hooter Duration of Gap in Purpose
sound each blast between
blasts
1. Three 60 sec 10 sec To send
(0 0 0) ART only
2. Five 60 sec 10 sec To send
(0 0 0 0 0) ART+
ARME
5.Detonators placement in different
circumstances:
One detonator:1. Extreme emergency
2. FSS defective in Off condition 90 m from signal
post.
Two detonators:
● Foggy weather
● 270m+10 m placement in rear of home signal
● 270 mts + 10 mts placement in rear of caution
indicator if it is not visible from 180mts
Three detonators:
● Block ticket ( in rear) → 250 mts + 250 mts
+ 10 mts

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 ● TIC on D/L or S/L → 250 m + 250 m + 10 m
● Auto section →90 mts + 90 mts + 10 mts
● Auto sec: Engineering Banner Flag protection
→BF 90mts + 180mts + 10 mts + 10 mts
● ABS: Engineering Bannrer Flag protection
→BF600mts + 1200 mts + 10 mts + 10mts
Four detonators:
● Train protection in rear → 600 mts + 600 mts + 10
mts+10 mts
● Train protection in front → 600 mts + 600 mts + 10
mts +10 mts
● Adjacent line protection → 600 mts + 600 mts +
10 mts +10 mts
● One train only system → 600 mts + 600 mts + 10
mts +10 mts
● In D/L Auto- TIC : Rear protection — 600 mts + 600
mts + 10 mts +10 mts
● In TSL working: Rear protection —600 mts + 600
mts + 10 mts +10 mts.
6. Duties of LP/ ALP incase of fire in
passenger train
● Stop the train immediately.
● Switch on flasher light.
● Detrain the passengers first.
● If there is any postal van on the train, save
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 mails.
● Give FIR to all concerned (KM, time, nature of fire
etc)
● Disconnect electrical fittings in coach, fuse links.
● Extinguish the fire with the fire extinguisher.
● Isolate burning vehicle at least distance of
45 mts on bothend.
● Give first aid to the injured persons
● Try to shift injured persons to the nearest
hospitals
● Protect the train as per GR 6.03
● If fire is uncontrollable, ask for fire brigade.
7. Adjacent line protection
1. Flasher light- ON, 2. Show warning signal.
Always protect 600 – 600 – 10 – 10 meters in the all system
of working by placing 4 detonators and on return collect
Intermediate detonator.
8. Single detonator Burst:
1. Immediately apply emergency brake and look for any
danger(PCEE safety instruc. no.5/2024 dt.14.06.24)
2. Note down the Km. No., section, Time.
3. Give intermittent whistle.
4. If crew do not notice any obstruction then start the
train and proceed cautiously and be prepared to stop
sort of any obstruction up to 1.5 km.
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 5. If no danger is found then Pick up normal speed and
give information to the S.M. of the next station.

9. LP/ALP/TMR duties in case of block

ticket working
1. When the train is stopped by S.M for sending
a train/L.E/Banker power/ A.R.M.E/ A.R.T. etc. in an
obstructed block section, proceed with the authority
to proceed without L/C – T/A 602 in the Abs Block
system or T/C 912(+ T/A912 if required) incase of
automatic block system issued to LP/ TMR by the
SM.
2. Speed restriction is always 15 kmph, when view
ahead is clear and 10kmph when view not clear and
night time on block ticket.

3. On arrival of rear or next station, block ticket

should be handed over to the S.M by LP/ TMR of
an engine with remarks of the section.

4. Km no. of place of obstruction , L.S.S. passed at On,

I.B. Passed at ON, sectional Caution Order etc. are
mentioned on the block ticket.

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 10. LP Duties during Dead engine attaching:
1. In normal case, always dead engine should
be attached in the rear of the leading engine.
2. In 1 in 100 down gradient dead engine should
not be attached in rear for all Trains (Goods &
Coaching)
3. Dead engine can be attached as per the
following table
In front In rear (Emergency)

Goods 1working+1dead Always one

Train engine engine asa L.V.
2working+2dead
engine
3working+1dead
engine.
CoachTrains one dead engine one dead engine
except for
Rajadhani
and
shatabdhi

4. In case of a dead engine attached in the rear

of a train it should be manned (LP/LI/ALP),
hand brakes should be in proper working
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 order, L.V Indicator and Tail Lamp should be
placed in the rear of the engine and BP pipe
should be coupled. Accompanied person
should carry flags, flashing hand signal lamp
and detonators.
11. Duties of LP / ALP In case of wheel-
slipping

1 Note KM no.and extent of damage carefully.

2 Inform TLC / SCR / power controller
regarding assistance required.
3 Inform to SM of the next station ahead in
writing (Full Particulars).
4 In case the track, In his opinion not safe for
passage of trains at the Normal speed, take
necessary action as per SR 6.07.01
12. Duties of LP/ALP in case of storm
/cyclone strong wind:
1. In case any train caught on run between
stations during cyclone or strong wind and in his
opinion (LP) is likely to endanger to the safety of

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 the train, immediately control the speed and stop
the train in the first convenient place to avoid
sharp curves, cuttings, bridges, high
embankments.
2. LP should take care to avoid any jerk while
stopping.
3. In case coaching train try to open doors and
windows of the coaches with help of the TMR or
Rly staff in train for free passage of wind
through the coaches.
4. Note time, km no. and inform TLC/SCR
/Coaching control/SM.
5. LP shall restart the train in consultation
with the TMR only after the cyclone /storm/or
wind abates.

13.Duties of LP/ALP in case of Engine

lurching or swaying:
1.If LP experiences heavy lurch, hunting or
swaying in theengine he should note time and
KM.

2.LP should proceed cautiously up to the next

station and report the facts in writing to the
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 next SM/TLC/SCR.
3. LP should inform in this report whether
assistance is required or he will be able to
continue the journey up to the shed.
4. By consulting with TLC/SCR and on their
advice SM may allow the engine by light or
with the train up to the next engine changing
station.

14. Duties of LP/ALP in case of bad riding

attributed to any defect in the permanent
way.
1. LP should note the km accurately as possible
at which bad riding has occurred.
2. Note the time and section
3. LP shall stop the train at the next station
without clearing B.O.L and hand over a written
memo to SM.
4. LP should note the exact location and Km.No.
and the nature of the defect noticed.

5. He shall make a report of the occurrence to the

crew controller on arrival of the crew lobby.
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 6. Note: - In all cases of bad riding to any defect
in the P.Way noticed by LP/ALP/TMR shall
act as per G.R 6.07.01, 6.07.02, 6.07.03
accordingly.
15. Duties of LP in case of Train backing
in section.
1. Due to any abnormality, train can be
backed in section with walking speed
2. LP shall inform the TMR for backing in
section.

3. TMR will provide protection beyond the

point, up to which backing is required. He
should give one written memo to LP for
backing the train and take acknowledgement.
4. In case of I.B section or auto section train can't
be backed, but in case of unavoidable
circumstance, LP can inform TMR for backing.
5. TMR will ask rear SM for permission from I.B
telephone, if no train is sent up to IB then SM

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 can give PN to TMR for backing.
6. TMR should prepare two copies quoting the
P.N and one copy should be handed over to LP
and take acknowledgment in another copy.
7. In case of Auto section, if no train is sent in
rear of that train, S.M shall give P.N to TMR by
any means of communication, so the TMR do
the duties as in I.B territory; LP act
accordingly.
8. Train can be backed by lowering home
signal by S.M in rear station(in S/L) or P/In; on
D/L section Train is P/In, (T/369 (3b).
16. Shunting authorities / shunting
precautions to be taken by LP/ALP;
during shunting:
Shunting Authorities:
1. Within the station section if shunting performed
by signals; shunting memo not required, shunting
particulars shouldbe given to LP by written memo/
verbal orders.
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 2. If shunt signal defective T/806 should be issued
+ P.H.S.
3. If shunting beyond the station section, T/806 +
B/B or B/F PN issued.
Shunting Precautions:
1. Normal shunting speed maximum up to
15kmph.
2. Inflammable articles shunting speed up to
8kmph.
3. In case of Ghat section, engine always
should be in downgradient.

4. Un-affected shunting portion should be

secured first beforeshunting commenced
by pinning down 15% of vehicles.

5. Utmost care is required during shunting.

17. Duties of LP in case of shunt signal

defective
a. T/806 authority is given with Starter signal
and shunt signal No. to be passed at ON.
b.P.H.S at shunt signal by the STN staff or
shunting supervisor to be observed.
c. Ensure correct setting of points & locking.
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 d. Speed shall not exceed or 8kmph in case of
inflammablearticles and 15kmph for other
loads to pass the signal (Defective shunt
signal).
18.Dutiesof LP when distant signal has no
light:
1. Stop the train.
2. Ensure (P) marker.
3. Inform to Gd. and start the train very
cautiously up to thehome signal and obey
home signal aspect.
4. Give information to SM by writing regarding
failure.
5. At destination mention in the S&T Failure
book or in CMS in the crewlobby.

19. LP Duties in case of Home signal

defective
1 LP should stop the train and blow continuous long
whistle.

2 If calling on signal is lowered, LP start the train

cautiously and be prepared to stop any short
of obstruction.

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3 If there is no calling on signal, if telephone is
provided, take
P.N from S.M and ensure PHS from
cabin/Yd/ PF, all facing & trailing points
are correctly set and locked with the speed
of maximum15kmph.
4 If written memo T/369(3b)+PHS issued, LP start
the train with speed of maximum 15 kmph
ensures proper route setting.
5 In case T/369(1) issued in rear station or last
stopping station, LP maintain sectional speed,
control the speed at home and ensure P.H.S at
home signal and proceed with maximum
15kmph by ensuring facing & trailing is set and
locked.
20.In case starter defective duties of LP
1 If calling on signal is lowered, proceed cautiously.

2 If T/369 (3b) is given, ensure P.H.S by LP at

starter and proceed maximum speed of
15kmph to pass the starter and ensure facing &
trailing points correctly set.
21.Duties of LP in case of Adv. Starter
/(L.S.S) defective:
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 a. S/L section → T/C 1425 with PN & ID for
up train → T/D 1425 with PN & ID for down
train
b. On D/L section → T/369 (3b) + PN + ID in
the Absolute Block system.
22. LP duties in case of head light
defective enroute
1 Switch on marker lights; maintain speed not
more than 20kmph. (Night, Thick & foggy
weather).
2 Give whistle frequently.
3 Inform to the TLC, SM of the next station for
repair of head light.
4 LP can proceed up to repair station or engine
changing station.

23. LP duties In case of leading driving

cab defective enroute
1 Inform to TLC/SM, of the next station.
2 ALP shall work the train from the trailing
cab.
3 The LP remain in leading cab for the
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 correct operation and controlling of thetrain.
4 Proceed with the speed not exceeding 40
kmph up to next repairing station.

24. LP Duties in case of SPM not

working enroute
1. LP shall work the train at a speed of 10%
less than M.P.S.
2. Calculation of a speed :-( Formula).
Total no. of. electric masts passed in one
minute x 4.3 = --- kmph (OR)
(60 x 60) / (Time taken to cover one km in
seconds) = kmph.

25. LP Duties in case of leading cab horn

defective
1. In daytime – maximum 40kmph speed up to
the next engine repairing/changing station.
2. In night – LP should clear block section
only with 40kmph.
3. ALP should blow the whistle if required
from the rear cab while on run.

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26. If LP is incapacitated:
a. If ALP is not duly qualified he should stop
the train and inform all concerned, and
should not start the train. Wait for relief is
arranged.
b. If ALP is duly qualified, inform all
concerned, clear the section with
maximum 25kmph speed. (Only one block
section).
c. If required, shunt back the train into a convenient
line and wait for relief crew.

27. LP duties during thick, foggy and

tempestuous weather :

a.Green aspect → Speed is maximum 60 kmph

if fog signal device is not provided in engine
or up to 75 kmph in case fog signal device is
provided.
b. Attention(YY)(Auto section)→Speed upto
30 kmph
c. Caution (Y) → Cautious speed and be prepared
to stop short of next stop signal.
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 28. Duties of LP in case of T.S.L
working
a. Authority T/D 602 should be obtained with
P.N+ ID.
b. First train speed is 25kmph and inform
all gate man and track man en-route.
c. 2nd and subsequent trains speed is normal.
In wrong direction:

I. Switch ON FL,
use frequent
whistle.
II. Stop at the right line home signal OR wrong
line Adv. Starter, whichever comes first.
III. Train will be P/In (T/369(3b))
Protection as per GR 6.03.
29.Duties of crew, when IB-cum-Distant is
defective and telephone is working:
a. Stop the train. Obtain PN & ID over IB
telephone from rear SM.
b. Inform TMR of the train, exchange signal,
give 0-0 whistle.
c. Proceed cautiously and follow the next
stop signal aspect.

30. BP continuity test for goods trains:

1. Create 10 kg/cm2 of MR pressure and 5.0

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 kg/cm2 of BP in the locomotive.
2. Ensure 4.8 / 4.7 kg/cm2(above 58 vehicles) of
BP pressure in the BV/LV.
3.Apply A9 automatic brake valve and reduce BP
pressure by 1 kg/cm2 without pause (gauge
reading 4kg/cm2 .)
4. Confirm with the TMR for corresponding
reduction of BP pressure in the BV (3.6 - 3.8
kg/cm2)
5. LP has to close A8 Cock / 70 Cock / MODE
switch in TEST.
6. TMR shall open the BV emergency valve till BP
drops to zero, then close the BV emergency
valve.
7. If the BV is not the last vehicle,TMR shall open
the BP angle cock in the rear side of last vehicle
till BP drops to zero, then close the BP angle
cock.
8.Both LP and TMR to ensure dropping of BP
pressure completely to “0” and no further raise in
BP.
9.Now LP to normalize A8 Cock /70 Cock/MODE
switch to LEAD and keeps A-9 on RUN.
10. Charge 5.0 kg/cm2 of BP in the loco and 4.8 /
4.7 kg/cm2 of BP in the BV/LV.
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 31. BP continuity test for coaching trains:
a. Create 10 kg/cm2 of MR pressure and 5
kg/cm2 of BP, 6kg/cm2 of FP in the
Locomotive.
b. Ensure 4.8/4.7(above 26 coaches)kg/cm2 of
BP, 5.8/5.7kg/cm2 of FP in the SLR/LV.
c. Apply A9 automatic brake valve and reduce BP
pressure by 1 kg/cm2 without pause (gauge
4kg/cm2). Confirm with the TMR for
corresponding reduction of BP pressure in the
SLR / LV(3.6 - 3.8kg/cm2).
d. Release A-9 and ensure BP pressure 5kg/cm2
in loco and ensure 4.8/4.7kg/cm2 in SLR / LV.
e. After the BP pressure has stabilized in the
locomotive,LP to close A8 Cock / 70 Cock /
MODE switch in TEST.
f. Then the TMR shall immediately open the
Emergency brake valve to vent out the BP to
3.6 Kg/cm2 and close the emergency valve. LP
should observe that the pressure in the BP
gauge in the locomotive is within in the range
of 3.6 to 4.0 Kg/cm2.
g. Now both LP and TMR to ensure no further
raise in BP from this level.
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 h. LP to open the A-8 cock /E-70 cock / mode
switch in LEAD and restore the BP in Loco
5kg/cm2 and in SLR/LV is 4.8/4.7kg/cm2
32.Duties of crew, when LSS-cum-Distant is
defective at ON:
After obtaining PLCT in S/L or T/369(3b)+
PN+ID in D/L, pass LSS cum Distant at ON,
Proceed cautiously and follow the aspects of the
next stop signal.
33.Duties of crew, when IB-cum-Distant is
defective and SM of rear station is
aware of it:
At the rear station, the train to be stopped.
a. SM shall issue T/369(3b) with PN & ID with
endorsement that to proceed with normal
sectional speed without stopping at IB duly
observing other Speed Restrictions in force.

b. LP has to control the train at IB cum Distant

and proceed cautiously and follow the
aspect of next stop signal

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For any discrepancy please refer the GR, SR, BWM, AM, OPM and special
instructions of E.Co.Rly.
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 Automatic section authorities / MDTC / VSKP / E. Co. Rly
S. Sec- Circumstances Authorities Speed Related Remarks
No. tion (Not exceeding) Rule
1 D/L Home Signal failed 1. Calling on 1.Very cautious GR 9.14, Up to
SR the next
(A-Marker not 2. SPT +PHS (pf/yd/stn) 2. 15kmph 9.14.01a, signal
glowing) SR
3. T-369(3b) +PHS 3. 15kmph 3.69.03
2 D/L Starter failed-Loop 1.Calling-on 1. Very cautious GR 9.14, Up to the
line and Main Line next
2.T-369(3b) +PHS 2. 15kmph GR 3-H, signal
(A-marker not GR 3.69
glowing )
3 D/L Advance starter T/A 912 15/10kmph upto the SR
failed(A- Marker next signal and then 9.14.01 b
not glowing) follow its aspect.
4 D/L Advance starter T/D 912(ID no, PN 1. First train 25kmph SR Ensure
failed(A- Marker no) + Caution order 2. Second and 9.14.01 b that the
not glowing) subsequent trains LC gates
are
No intervening normal speed duly
closed
Auto signals observing the other and PHS
between the Speed Restrictions in by Gate
stations force. man

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 5 D/L Failure of all (or) T/D 912(ID no, PN 1. First train SR Ensure
series of signals no) + Caution order 25kmph 9.12.01 that the
likely to last for LC gates
some time. 2. Second and are
subsequent trains closed
(prolonged failure and PHS
of signals - normal speed duly
by Gate
Communication observing the other
man
available) Speed Restrictions in
force.
6 D/L All signals are Caution order + List As per the aspect of SR
working but of trains (for the first signals. First train to 9.12.05
communication train of series listed) stop at the FSS of
not available to be handed over at next station ,
next station. contact with SM,
signals may be taken
OFF, hand over the
list of trains.
7 D/L Total interruption T/B 912 25/10kmph SR
of communication 9.12.02
15 min. Interval
between trains

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 S. Sec- Circumstances Authorities Speed Related Remarks
No. tion (Not exceeding) Rule
D/L Temporary single 1)For all wrong line 1. First train SR Ensure
9.12.03 that the LC
line working on trains and first right 25kmph. gates are
8 D/L. (obstruction line train closed and
on one of the lines i).PLCT(T/C1425 Second and PHS by
and means of up,T/D1425 dn with subsequent trains Gate man

communication ID no, PN no) normal speed duly

In T/A 912
available) ii). T/A 912 observing the other (indicate
iii). Caution Order SRs in force. the all
governing
and non-
2) For subsequent governing
right line trains 2. As per the aspect signals to
i) Caution Order of signals be passed
at ON)
3) Receiving the
wrong line train with
T-369(3b) + PHS. 3. 15kmph
9 D/L Working in T/C 912 + SM to 15/10kmph SR Ensure
9.12.08 that the LC
obstructed block indicate the all gates are
section governing and non- closed and
governing signals to PHS by
be passed at ON Gate man

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 10 D/L Other than TSL T/A 602 + SM to 15/10kmph SR Ensure
9.12.03 that the LC
working, train or indicate the all gates are
LE proceeding on governing and non- (e),
closed and
wrong line to next governing signals to SR6.02.0 PHS by
station (not a be passed at ON Gate man
5 (g)
passenger train)
11 S/L Home signal failed 1.Calling on 1. Very cautious GR9.06, SR Up to the
9.14.01 (a) next
(if A-marker is not SR 3.69.03
glowing) 2.SPT +PHS 2. 15kmph signal
(pf/yd/stn)
3.T-369(3b) +PHS 3. 15kmph
12 S/L Starter failed & A- 1.Calling-on 1. Very cautious GR 3-H, Up to the
marker not next
2.T-369(3b) +PHS 2. 15kmph GR 3.69 signal
glowing (where
Advance Starter is
provided)
13 S/L Direction of traffic 1. Controlling station Not exceeding BWM
established but T/ A 912 + T 512 15/10kmph up to 7.23(1) a
Advance starter the next stop signal (iv)
failed (or) Starter 2. Controlled station and then follow its
failed where T/A 912 aspect.
advance starter
not provided.
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 S. Sec- Circumstances Authorities Speed Related Remarks
No. tion (Not exceeding) Rule
14 S/L Direction of traffic 1. PLCT(T/C1425up, First train 25kmph SR Ensure
not established 9.12.07 that the
(or) contradictory T/D1425dn with ID Second and LC gates
no, PN no) subsequent trains BWM are
indication of 7.23(v) &
normal speed duly closed
arrows on panel 2. T/A 912 (indicate (vi) and PHS
(or) red indication observing other SRs
the all governing and in force. by Gate
of arrows on panel non-governing man
(or) Panel signals to be passed
suspended and at ON)
Advance starter 3. Caution Order
failed (or) Starter
failed where
advance starter
not provided
15 S/L Working in T/C 912 + SM to 15/10kmph SR Ensure
9.12.08 that the LC
obstructed block indicate the gates are
section governing and non- SR closed and
governing signals to 6.02.05 PHS by
be passed at ON Gate man

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 16 S/L Total interruption 1)T/B 602 + T/A912 1) 15/10kmph while SR Ensure
of communication for opening opening 9.12.06 that the
communication communication LC gates
SR are
6.02.04 closed
2)After opening 2)First train normal
communication T/G speed, subsequent and PHS
by Gate
602 up (or) trains 25/10kmph
man
T/H 602 dn + T/A Time interval is
912 + Caution Order 30min.
17 S/L Auto signal or Stop the train SR
Semi - auto signal 9.02.02
and with A -marker 1. Follow the aspect 1. As per steady
which is steady for aspect SR
D/L glowing is 9.07.02
Bobbing and 60sec
Flickering
2. 15/10kmph upto SR
2. No steady aspect 9.02.01
the next stop signal
then follow the most
and follow its aspect
restrictive aspect of SR
the signal post(ON 9.07.01
aspect)

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 S. Sec- Circumstances Authorities Speed Related Remarks
No. tion (Not exceeding) Rule

18 S/L Auto signal or Stop the train. Obey 15/10kmph up to SR

Semi-Auto signal the most restrictive the next stop signal 9.11.04
and with A-marker aspect of the signal and follow its SR
D/L glowing, displays post(ON aspect) aspect 3.74.01b
more than one
aspect at a time
19 S/L Auto signal No Stop the train and 15/10kmph up to GR 3.74, Exercise
great
light follow the most the next signal and
and SR caution
restrictive aspect of then follow its 3.74.01 and be
D/L the signal post(ON aspect. prepared
position) i.e. to stop
sort of any
procedure to pass obstruct-
auto signal at ON on

20 S/L Auto signal at ON Stop the train, wait 1 15/10kmph up to GR 9.02, Maintain a
clear gap
or minute by day / 2 the next signal then from
and SR
minutes by night or follow its aspect. 9.02.01
preceding
Semi-Auto signal when view a head is
train or
D/L at ON with A- Exercise great
obstruction
not clear, GR 9.07, of 150m/
marker glowing. caution and be two OHE
spans or
prepared to stop 75m/one

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 contact SM if SPT sort of any SR OHE span
for EMU or
provided(S/L), give obstruction 9.07.01 closure in
spl.
one long whistle, GR circumstanc
inform and 9.14(1) es.
exchange signals Inform SM
with TMR, start the of next
station.
train.
21 S/L Gate stop signal at 1. If A-Marker is 1. 15/10kmph upto GR 9.15 observe
ON in auto section glowing I.e. Gate is the next signal then that the
and GR 9.02, LC gate is
closed , follow the follow its aspect.
Stop the train with procedure to pass SR closed
D/L continuous long and PHS
Auto signal at ON 9.02.01
whistle ensure G by Gate
2.If A-Marker 2. If Gate is closed and GR 9.07, man.
marker and A- extinguished, wait 1 Gate man exhibiting Inform
marker. minute by day / 2 hand signals, proceed SR next
minutes by night further past the gate 9.07.01 station
sound one long cautiously, then follow SM .
GR
whistle, inform and SR not exceeding 15/10
9.14(1)
kmph upto the next
exchange signals
signal then follow its GR 3.73
with TMR proceed aspect.
cautiously up to
Gate 3. If Gate is open,
gate man not
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 available, stop in rear
of Gate, after
ascertaining that gate
is closed and after
getting hand signal,
pass the gate
cautiously, then follow
SR not exceeding 15/10
kmph up to the next
signal then follow its
aspect. Report the
matter at next station.
S. Sec- Circumstances Authorities Speed Related Remarks
No. tion (Not exceeding) Rule
22 S/L Mid section Stop the train GR Report
modified semi – 9.01(3) & the
and auto signal is ON (4) matter

D/L 1.A-Marker 1. follow the rule of 1. 15/10kmph upto GR

glowing passing Auto signal the next stop signal 9.03(3) &
at ON and follow its aspect (4)

2. A-Marker not 2. contact SM ahead 2.Follow the Special

glowing through approved Instruction
means of
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 communication and
follow the Special
Instruction
3.Unable to contact 3. 10kmph up to the
SM ahead , wait for next signal and then
5 min , inform and follow its aspect .
exchange signal with Report the matter at
TMR, proceed very the next station.
cautiously
SHUNTING
S. Sec Circumstances Authorities Speed Related Remarks
no tion (Not exceeding) Rule
23 S/L Shunting on lines 1. Calling-on signal 1. Very cautious BWM 7.07,
7.08, 7.18
isolated from 7.19,GR 5.13,
and Main Line 2. Starter signal or 5.14, 5.16,
shunt signal, 5.20
D/L If these are not 2. 15kmph
working then T-806
to be issued
BWM
24 S/L Shunting obstructs T-806 AND 7.07(1)
or likely to b&c and

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 and obstruct Main Line 1. Calling-on signal 1. Very cautious BWM
then manually 7.08(1),
or
D/L operated stop 7.18(1)
2. shunt signal b&c
signals, HOME
(shunting between 2. 15kmph
signal, L.S.S to
outermost points
be kept at ON and and L.S.S on D/L ,
semi-auto stop Shunting between
signals A-marker is outermost points on
kept extinguished. S/L)
25 S/L Shunting outside T-806 + Block Back 15kmph BWM
the outer most PN 7.07(2),
and points at 7.08(2)
approaching end. Rear block section is 7.18(2),
D/L to be kept clear and 7.19
auto block system is
to be suspended
26 D/L Shunting outside T-806 + Block 15kmph BWM
the L.S.S. Forward PN 7.07(3),
7.08(2)
Block section ahead &(3)
is to be kept clear
and auto block
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 system is to be
suspended OR
Shunting in rear of
running away train if
SWR permits
27 S/L Shunting outside T-806 + Block Back 15kmph BWM
the outermost PN 7.18(2)
points in the 7.19
established Block section ahead
direction of traffic is to be kept clear
and auto block
system is to be
suspended OR
Shunting in rear of a
running away train if
SWR permits

NOTE: This is only for the guidance of the Crew/TMR/SM ; in case of any ambiguity, Staff shall follow GR , SR, BWM , SWR and S.I. in
force.

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