1 Inter Railway Safety Audit Inspection of Palakkad Junction Station and Shoranur Junction Station &

INTER RAILWAY SAFETY AUDIT INSPECTION OF PALAKKAD JUNCTION STATION AND SHORANUR JUNCTION STATION & PGT - SRR SECTION OF PALAKKAD DIVISION OF SOUTHERN RAILWAY ON 20.08.2019 & 21.08.2019 FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY TO JUNE 2019

PCSO CONVENOR SRI. M. RAVIBABU CRSE MEMBER SRI. R.V.N. SARMA CESE MEMBER SHRI. M. RAJAMURUGAN CSE-I MEMBER SRI. A. K. SANGHI CE/TM MEMBER SRI. VINOD BAMPAL CTM/G&PP MEMBER SRI. ARUN RATHOD

Safety.195/Inter Railway Safety Audit/1/2019/PGT/SR Date:17.10.19

S.No. OBSERVATIONS Action By 1.0 Brief of PGT station : 1.1 PALAKKAD JUNCTION with its code as ‘PGT' is a Class 'B' station situated at a distance of 534.47 KMs, from Chennai Central on the Erode Jn - Shoranur Jn Broad Gauge electrified section of Southern Railway on the ‗B‘ route with standard I® interlocking. The section towards PTJ side is BG Twin Single line section upto Podanur Jn (PTJ) and the section at SRR side is BG Double line section. A BG Branch Single line takes off towards Pollachi Jn (POY) from this station. The points and signals are operated by CSM/VDU from West (Main) EI cabin. 1.2 RUNNING LINES, DIRECTION OF MOVEMENT & HOLDING CAPACITY IN CSR: LINE No. & DIRECTION OF HOLDING Description MOVEMENT CAPACITY Coaching running lines : Road 1 Reception & 721m High Level Platform line Despatch of PF 26B – 587m Road 2 Up/Down BG 715m High Level Platform line trains PF 24B –560m Road 3 741m High Level Platform line PF 26B+E - 618m Road 4 740m High Level Platform line PF 26B – 590m Road 5 648m High Level Platform line PF 25B – 578m Goods running lines [BG]: Road 6 (Goods) Reception & 735m Despatch of Road 7 (Goods) 633m Up and Road 8 (Goods) Down 585m Road 9 (Goods) Goods 625m Road 10 (Goods) trains 705m Road 11 (Goods) All goods 702m FCI lines 1 & 2 running line 74V+E+IC+ 7% are non Each on line track 1 & 2. circuited.

1.3 NON RUNNING LINES AND THEIR CAPACITY IN CSR: i. One Shunting neck of 187m length is available at PLL end of the yard on the North side of the track. ii. Two Shunting Necks at KTKU end (one on the North side of the ‗B‘ line of 500m length) connected to all Goods R&D lines and another shunting neck (on the South side of 193m length) are also available. The extension of south side shunting neck leads to MEMU shed (Inspection shed). This shunting neck is connected to ‗A‘ line through crossover point 103 in rear of signal 3A. iii. A line is available adjacent to Road 1, leading to Permanent Way Depot is connected to Road 1 through crossover points No.118 at KTKU end of the yard. iv. One Lay bye of 95m (5 B) length with shelter for saloon siding line of 50 mtrs (2 B) length and pit line of one bogie length capacity on the same line is provided on the north end of PLL side of the yard connected to shunting neck on PLL end by crossover points 132. 1.4 ANY SPECIAL FEATURE IN THE LAYOUT: Twin single lines(A and B) at Podanur Jn end, changes into BG Double line section at Shoranur Jn end. At Pollachi Jn end, single line BG section with continuous track circuit having slotting arrangements between PGT- PGTN section are available at this station. 1.5 LEVEL CROSSINGS The following manned LC gates are connected to KZJ and the mode of communication between the SM and the individual Gate is S. LC Class / Location Typ Communica N/posi No No Dept e tion with tion

533/200- 1 160 Spl / Tfc LB CASM/VDU open 300

2 52 Spl / Eng 56/200-300 LB CASM/VDU open

3 53 Spl / Eng 56/700-800 LB CASM/VDU open

through selective calling: 1.6 SYSTEM AND MEANS OF WORKING: i) SYSTEM OF WORKING: ―Absolute Block System‖ (GR 8.01). ii) MEANS OF WORKING: GR.14.01 (a).

S. Section Line Block Instrument/Slot in EI No cabin 1 PGT - PGTN Single Continuous track circuiting line with inter-slotting arrangement 2 PGT - PLL Double SGE Lock and Block line Instrument pertaining to IBP- PLL down line and IBP-PGT Up line 3 PGT - KTKU Twin FM Handle type single line single Token less Block Instruments line separately for A & B lines 1.7 Interaction with Branch Officers 1.7.1 Meeting was held at DRM‘s chamber with PCSO/SCR team by DRM

with Branch officers of PGT division and given power point presentation on various safety programmes conducted by PGT division 1.7.2 PGT division is conducting Mega Inspections by DRM/PGT along with all BO‘s in major yards, noticed and attended the 70% of the deficiencies/missing fittings. A good result has come on a part of maintenance practices. 2.0 Operating 2.1 Inspection of Dy.SS office :- 2.1.1 Smt P. Laxmi Priya- SS is in uniform and in possession of valid competency certificates. It is noticed that Isolator competency was issued on 24.10.2013 and does not have date of validity. Points man DRM/PGT not having electrical isolator certificate. This certificate has to be issued PCOM/SR to pointsman as per AC TM advance correction slip no.24 dated PCEE/SR 10.01.2013. ( ACTM para 20970-5). As per amendment slip No. 3 issued to GRS of Southern Railway, pointsman shall be deputed to operate isolator switches in case of emergency. 2.1.2 Disaster Management register is not maintained at station. 2.1.3 Night Surprise Inspection: SMR was counselled to exchange PN with DRM/PGT SCOR for having conducted the Night Surprise Inspection. This practice PCOM/SR is in vogue in SCR for authentication of the Inspection. This practice may be followed in S.Rly. also. 2.1.4 Station Working Rules: i) SWR no. T.107/PGT Date of Issue - 21.04.2016 with CM- 1/25.05.2016 & CM-2/16.10.2017; ii) As per SWR SWRD no. is SG./CN/PTJ/PGT/2015/Alt.1. But Alt.1 is not available in SWRD iii) Appendix-G is available separately, to be included in SWR; DRM/PGT iv) As per SWRD Speed Board 30 kmph have been provided on both PCOM/SR Up and Down Home Signals. Reasons for such provision have not

mentioned. Road nos. 3 & 4 are main lines running through KTKU and PLI and are not isolated. The maximum speed could be 50 kmph but the reasons for imposing 30 kmph are not available, v) As per the SWR, Trains can be dealt on signals whenever BPAC/IBS/Axle counter fail and turn to preparatory mode after resetting the first train has to be dealt on PLCT.. 2.1.5 Line Occupation Register: Goods lines are non-track circuited and non-interlocked lines. As per SWR Line Occupation Register shall be maintained and it is observed that no such record is available, 2.1.6 Reception of trains onto Goods R&D lines: To receive a train onto non-interlocked and non-track circuited lines PF Dy.SS has to exchange DRM/PGT Private Numbers with both facing and trailing end Shunting staff. PCOM/SR However, PN is being obtained from only KTKU end staff. PCSTE/SR 2.1.7 Presently PN is given to Dy.SS/PF by SM/EI Cabin on setting facing Points when trains are admitted on Road No.6 to 11 by resorting to plunger operation. It is suggested that PNs should be exchanged between Dy.SS and SM/EI Cabin to make it fail proof. 2.1.8 Stable Stock Register: a. It was observed that entries for coaching empty rakes are made DRM/PGT in Register for Road 1 to 5 but it is not maintained for Road 6 to PCOM/SR 11 where Freight Trains, Light Engines, MEMUs are being 4

stabled. b. Though Southern Railway SR 5.23(vi) stipulates to exchange PNs with EI cabin for blocking and on clearance, PNs were not being exchanged between them. 2.1.9 BSNL Telephone is not in working condition. PGT division to look into this and bring it to working condition as it is one of the means of communication vide SR 14.01(i) item d. 2.1.10 Caution Order Register: i. Presently Caution Orders are being handed over to Crew and Guard of the trains through Dy.SS/PF/PGT. ii. Messages are received by Dy.SS/PF and further repeated to CSM/EI. iii. DCO Prints are sent from EI Cabin to Platform. iv. Suggested to retain the facility of recording and printing of DCOs with DY.SS/PF to avoid third element in issuing of Caution DRM/PGT Orders. PCOM/SR v. Though Acknowledgement is obtained from Crew and Guards, record of DCO is not maintained. 2.1.11 Number of operating staff are due for PME and Refresher course. They should be sent for PME and Refresher course immediately or put off from the duty. 2.1.12 Static First-Aid Box at PGT station Platform: Checked and found ‗Liquid Paraffin Drops 5ml‘ are not available in the box 2.2 PGT RRI CABIN 2.2.1  On duty Dy.SS, Sri. Kishore Kumar Mahato, is having competency certificate issued by Sr.DEE/TRD/PGT on 14.03.17 and Smt. Simi Fernandez, is having competency certificate issued by Sr.DEE/TRD/PGT on 26.06.13. Valid upto is not mentioned in the competency certificate issued to them. Both are having knowledge DRM/PGT of working in electrified sections. PCOM/SR  Schematic diagram is available.

Electric shock treatment board is available. It is very small in size and not readable from a distance. Same to be replaced 2.2.2 Tested the interlocking of Home signals to Goods R&D lines by attempting to take off Up Home signal without Plunger Indication. The Signal did not obey and found interlocking is in order. 2.3 System improvements 2.3.1 As per 3.3.4 of RSRC recommendations each correction slip should be issued after incorporation in a replacement page instead of the untidy, booker marker type correction slips currently in vogue. Southern Railway is still following old system. 2.3.2 Securing of vehicles/load/train/locomotive at station and block section: Vide Board letter No. 2012/Safety/(A&R)/19/1 dated DRM/PGT 24.02.2012 and 2014/Safety/(A&R)/3/83 Pt. dated 13.11.2015, all Zonal PCOM/SR railways should ensure that all precautions are taken as per G.R.5.23 and reiterated in the letter. But these instructions are not incorporated in the S.R.5.23 only few instructions are given as a circular. 2.3.3 As per GRS, number of occasions Station Master is required to make entries in the Station Diary. The Proforma of Station Dairy using on Southern Railway is not exhaustive to make all required entries. It is 5

suggested to examine the Proforma of SCR station diary which is exhaustive and can be implemented if satisfied. 2.3.4 As per GRS and SWRs of Southern Railway, On double line, when LSS become defective and block instrument is working authority is T/369(3b). As per Block Working Rules, to test the block instrument DRM/PGT LSS is to be taken off without line clear. When the LSS is used to test PCOM/SR the block instrument, how can we assume that block is working and LSS is failed? It is advised to issue either PLCT or T/369(3b) when LSS become defective irrespective of Block instrument is working or not. 3.0 PGT - S&T 3.1 Westrace make Distributed EI is available at PGT Station. It is learnt that warranty for EI has been completed in June 2018, AMC is not available, same is required to be ensured. 3.2 It is observed that maintenance VDU for EI is of 21‖ in size, this is very small and is not properly readable. It is suggested to provide maintenance VDU of same size as Operational VDU i.e, 55‖, in case one of the Operational VDU fails maintenance VDU can be used in emergency. 3.3 It is seen that 25 KVA Up and Down AT is available at the station. For 25 KVA AT, 2x150 sq.mm power cable needs to be laid from AT transformer to CLS panel, but it is seen that 70 sq.mm. cable has been provided. 3.4 It is observed that spare charger has been connected to the socket by loose wire instead of proper plug. 3.5 It is seen that there are many loose wires in the relay room, same may be attended urgently along with dressing and lacing of various cables. 3.6 It is observed that Station Working Rule diagram is having very small font size and it is not readable. 3.7 It is learnt that there are many missing GFN liners in the yard and DRM/PGT ballast clearance to the rail is not proper, same may be attended for PCSTE/SR proper working of track circuits. Also Road 3, 4 & 5 proper drainage to be ensured. 3.8 It is learnt that TRD bonds are not having proper clearance from the track circuit rail and various bonds are found rusted, same are required to be painted periodically. 3.9 It is suggested to do twisting of cable pairs of quad cable/PIJF cable near the termination to reduce the noise/loss. 3.10 It is found that various signalling documents are not available even though the EI has been commissioned in June 2016 Viz. Panel/VDU diagram, Signal Sighting Committee report, Pre-commissioning check list of EI, BPAC, Data logger, IPS, ELD, DG set, Initial Charging report of IPS & other batteries, Data logger validation certificate, Earthing scheme diagram, TOC testing report, Cable Core Plan, Cable Route plan, Track bonding diagram, FAT & SAT report of EI, Manuals for are to kept at station IPS, Data logger, Battery chargers, ELD, DG sets etc. 3.11 It is observed that Automatic Fire Detection and Alarm system is not available at Palakkad stn., same may be provided urgently. As per revised PRIME issued by Railway Board, all stations should be covered by March 2020. 3.12 It is seen that on various sheets of interface and logic circuits, date, 6

signature of checking authority and approving authority are not available. 3.13 It is learnt that various Potential Free Contacts available in IPS and other equipments are not wired in data logger, same may be done for including track feed battery chargers. 3.14 Polachi side top end point location was covered with lot of vegetation, same may be ensured to be properly cut so that the staff‘ life is not endangered. It is also seen that lot of empty liquor bottles were present, it is advised to take necessary action by Security department. 3.15 It is seen that fencing has been provided around some of the location boxes whereas all other location boxes nearby are not covered by fencing, same may also be covered. Location boxes and fencing are found corroded, needs periodical painting. 3.16 Since Palakkad is Railway Electrified station, it is advised to use insulated tools by all the staff concerned. 3.17 It is seen that emergency cross over point 140A is having rusty rail and track circuit is not dropping after shunted by 0.5 Ohms resistance. This aspect needs to be looked into. 3.18 ―A‖ class lightning protection has been provided at Palakkad station. The height of ―A‖ class protection should be at least 3 mtrs. more than VHF tower height, same may be ensured. 3.19 For EI, battery backup of 58 nos. of secondary cells are in circuit, to be reduced to 55 cells.. 3.20 12 AH cells have no top cover. To be provided. DRM/PGT PCSTE/SR 3.21 Point No.139B was tested. N→R=1.6/3.9 Amps, R→N=1.6/3.8 Amps,

LH opening : 115, RH opening : 112mm. 3.22 Track relays are to be replaced with 4F/2B contact configuration and paralleling of contacts may be done on priority.. 3.23 Top point telephone tested and found working, particulars to be painted in the Top point Tele box. 3.24 Location particulars to be painted. 3.25 It is learnt that PGT division has the lowest staff strength in Telecom (0.72 MPR) and second lowest staff strength for signalling. Signalling yardstick is of 2010. Latest Signalling & Telecom manpower yardstick for the staff to be issued. 3.26 The staff and Supervisors of S&T were counselled to avoid resorting to shortcut methods. It was re-iterated that, safety first and to achieve punctuality no shortcuts to be made. 3.27 As per recent Rly Board‘s policy, AC to be provided in all EI relay rooms. 4.0 PGT - ENGINEERING 4.1 Amendment to Accident Manual needs to be issued as per RB.Lr.No.2018/Safety(A&R)/1/8 of dated 25.01.19 which contain revised Observation/Measurement Proforma for various parameters DRM/PGT related to track & rolling stock for Accident Investigation / Inquiry PCE/SR 4.2 Status of various works as follows: It appears that the progress is not up

to the mark. Sanctioned / targeted works as on 31.07.2019 for the year 2019-20 is very less. Type of Work Target progress

TRR(S), 5.0 0 Points & Crossing(BCM), 52 4 TFR 50 0 Plain track with BCM 20 0 USFD testing 2664 909 Plain track by BCM 61.8 16.84

4.3 General Observations in PGT yard: 4.3.1 Ballast deficiency in Point No.135A. 4.3.2 LH tongue rail bent, curvature to be ensured. 4.3.3 Gauge tie plates are corroded in Point No.135 A&B, 139A. 4.3.4 Sleeper No.22 is broken in Point No.139A, to be replaced. 4.3.5 Point No.135A, LH switch setting is only for one sleeper as against 4 sleepers.. 4.3.6 RH tongue rail of Point No.134B is worn-out, needs to be replaced on priority. 4.3.7 Point No.135B CMS crossing joint gaps are more than 5mm, crossing ends are battered. Needs attention. 4.3.8 Special bearing plates are corroded in Point No.135A & 139A. 4.3.9 New Rail panels of 20/10RP are unloaded in between PGT-SRR section (Mannanur Station yard & approach). These rail panels need to rest on the foot to avoid formation of kinks. 4.3.10 Released rails between Mannanur-Shoranur Stations are to be trucked DRM/PGT to near by to LCs, Stations. (Para 310(6), 323(1) & 312(4) (e) of IRPWM PCE/SR instructions to be followed). 4.3.11 The FOB at PGT station were inspected. The steel structure of one of the FOB was in good shape, but in the another FOB @ SRR end, corrosion was noticed at bottom angles which shall be attended and in this FOB, protection to the steel structures shall be given at the base of the FOB by providing pedestal/raised concrete step, since being at floor level, water was accumulating around the steel structure which may corrode the structure at base. 4.4 Checked SOD for Platform No.2 and found coping from track centre is 1710mm against 1670-1680mm, coping wall to track centre is 1820mm against 1675-1905mm and height of PF is 70cm against 76—84cm. Needs attention. 4.5 Checked SEJ on PF/Road No.2, LWR from 0/78900/126, Laid on 04/2019, Td-420C, De-stressing done on 04/2019. SEJ track is in sag/low, needs attention. Total Gaps on LH side 53mm (LWR side 36mm) & RH side is 57mm (LWR side 41mm). 4.6 Point No.140A at KM 534/8-9, 1 in 12, Laid on 01/04/2004, 60kg PSC sleepers with 52kg rails: 4.6.1 Gauge & Cross level at SRJ, TOS are-9mm & 9RL respectively needs to be attended. DRM/PGT 4.6.2 CMS crossing joint gaps are 0mm, 2mm, 4mm & 0mm are to be PCE/SR maintained gapless. 4.6.3 Special bearing plates are in corroded condition. Needs attention. 4.7 Inspection of SSE/P.Way/East/PGT office / depot: 4.7.1 Codes & Manuals like IRBM, IRTMM, IRSOD, IRWM, Engineering DRM/PGT Code book, Accident Manual, G&SR etc., are to be updated. PCE/SR

4.7.2 Section Register last checked by Sr.DEN/E on 01.10.2013. as per this register, breaches occurred in Bridge No.MK 67 (1.83mx3) at KM 517/13-15 in 2012 year and on 08.08.2018. It should be reviewed and DRM/PGT classified as RAW or vulnerable location or inadequate water way etc., PCE/SR for taking further necessary action.

4.7.3 From scale check statement, total sanction staff is 177 and actual is 155 Excess 5 and vacancies 17. Division should initiate an action to fill the vacancies. 5.0 PGT - ELECTRICAL 5.1 Inspection Crew lobby/PGT 5.1.1 Sri Jomy Paul CCC/PGT available 5.1.2 Crew booking is done through CMS. 2 KIOSKs are available for crew to Sign ON/OFF. Breathalyzer and bio-metric is integrated with CMS, but camera is not available. Camera should also to be integrated with CMS. Surveillance camera (CC) is also not available in lobby. 5.1.3 Percentage of crew booked in CMS in ―Fetch As Per Rule option‖ is only 68% for the month of June‘19 and 67% for the month of July‘19. Cases of crew booked in ―Fetch All‖ option to be analyzed and corrective action to be taken to avoid booking of crew in ―Fetch All‖ option. 5.1.4 During inspection, CMS was not working due to network failure. CMS network failure register is available and failures are recorded. Separate register is kept for manual sign ON/OFF. 5.1.5 CUG phones are not supplied to ALPs and Shunters. They are being called for duty on their personal phones. 5.1.6 Feedback of S&T and track defects are not mentioned properly. Closing DRM/PGT remarks are mentioned as ―Attended‖ instead of the defect noticed and PCEE/SR corrective action taken. 5.1.7 Counseling room is not available for counseling of crew by CLIs. A separate room to be provided for counseling of LP/ALPs by CLIs. 5.1.8. Usage of CUG phone by LP while on duty in case of emergency is not being recorded anywhere. A separate register is to be maintained for this purpose at crew lobby. 5.1.9 Proper testing procedure is not followed for testing BA equipment as given by the manufacturer. The existing procedure followed by blowing through pipe may lead to alcohol getting accumulated in the instrument which may lead to wrong readings when crew is tested immediately after the testing procedure. 5.1.10 8 LPs and 2 ALPs are due for Technical refresher course. Crew due for technical refresher is being permitted to work the train, which is against the rules. 5.1.11 Periodical Rest given to crew as per CMS is 2.5 in the month of June‘19 and July‘19 against 4 PRs of 30 hrs in a month. 5.1.12 Vacancy position of various categories is as under Category sanctioned Actual Vacancy DRM/PGT Loco Pilot (Mail) 25 21 4 PCEE Loco Pilot (Pass) 24 16 8 Loco Pilot (Goods) 62 61 1 Loco Pilot (Shunting) 04 05 -1

Asst Loco Pilot 106 93 13 Total 221 196 25 Vacancy to be filled up at the earliest. 5.1.13 Checked the diaries of Loco Inspectors, bio-data of crew and monitoring details are properly mentioned. Weak areas of Loco Pilots to be mentioned in diary. 5.1.14 Common channel for shunting is to be changed. 5.1.15 The following crew mobile phones are tested and found is switched ―OFF‖ condition. 5.1.16 While interacting with staff Sri Sunil, LP/Mail/Express/PGT stated that between Lakidi - Parli stations in UP direction IBS visibility is very poor. After passing Lakidi station, Distant signal, IBS and Gate signal. This IBS signal located on a Curve after passing ―Manikara‖ halt station. He suggested that IBS signal can be shifted ahead of halt station or IBS distant signal can be converted from two aspects to three aspects. 5.1.17 9hours statement (signing ON to signing OFF):- Month/2019 Up to 9hours 9-11hrs 11- Beyond 12hr 12hrs s May 75.2% 21.1% 3.1% 0.6%

June 91.5% 7.2% 0.8% 0.5% DRM/PGT PCEE/SR July 93.21% 5.19% 1.10 0.5% % Note: - up to 9 hours cases are more than 91% from last two months. It should be maintained at 100%. 5.1.18 Tested Positive case:- on 23.7.2019,Sri A.K. Ravindran, Guard/Mail/Express/PGT ,crew ID PGT7043 was tested positive while signing ―ON‖ at MAQ 44mg/100ml,44mg/100ml at 06.13hrs and 06.30hrs respectively. But so far D&AR action has not taken, to be initiated. 5.1.19 Crew Gradation Register: Six crew members are under ‗C‘ grade for involving in unusual incidents and there are no staff in ‗D‘ grade. 5.1.20 Abnormality Reports are being fed in CMS and Register. But Compliances to the defects recorded are not being maintained either In the CMS or in the Register. 5.1.21 Safety Drive for the Month of August, 19 is as ‗Prevention of Hot Axles in Rolling Stock‘ 5.2 Running Room/PGT 5.2.1 It is ‗B‘ category running room. 62 beds are available spread in 2 floors.

Average occupancy is 35 beds and peak occupancy is 25 beds. In Ist

floor each room is having 3 to 4 beds. Cubicles of 2 beds are not DRM/PGT provided. PCEE/SR 5.2.2 All the rooms are air conditioned. It is observed AC is working in all

rooms, though occupation is less than 50%. In each room, though there

are 3-4 beds, only one or two are occupied. Allotment of beds should be

done in a proper manner, so that after occupation of all the beds in one

room, allotment should be done to next room to avoid wastage of

electrical energy.

5.2.3 Bed sheets are old, stock is of 2016. Date of induction of bed sheets should be marked on bed sheets. 5.2.4 Vegetation/gardening to be made at the entrance of running room. 5.2.5 Hindi new papers and magazines are not available, same may be provided. 5.2.6 Occupation display board should be digitalized. A computerized occupation display is available which is locally made.

5.2.7 Mosquito mesh to be provided on windows in dining hall, reading room and kitchen. DRM/PGT 5.2.8 Seepages are observed on kitchen walls PCEE/SR and female LP/ALP room.

5.2.9 Kitchen wall tiles are in broken condition. Floor plastering around the kitchen is to be levelled. 5.2.10 Plastic containers are being used for storing raw materials. Same may be replaced with stainless steel containers.

5.2.11 There is no compound wall on the back side of the running room. 5.2.12 Kitchen wall (exterior side) is having crack. Same to be attended.

DRM/PGT PCEE/SR 5.2.13 Entry to running room and RPF mobilization hall is same. This should be separated to avoid disturbance to resting crew. Through passage in front of running room to be closed.

5.2.14 There is no supply of food from 22:00 to 06:00 hrs. 5.2.15 LPG cylinder should be separated from gas stove and a separate gas bank with pipe connection to kitchen is to be provided. Gas safety certificate to be obtained from dealer. 5.2.16 Fire extinguishers are availble in running room, but the cooking/serving 11

staff are not aware of how to use it in case of fire. They should be practically demonstarted the usage of fire extinguisher. 5.2.17 Surveillance camera (CC) is also not available. Same to be provided at the entrance, dining hall and kitchen. 5.2.18 Separate room for female running staff is available with attached bathrooms and toilets. 5.2.19 Name board should be changed as‖ combined Running Room. 5.2.20 Most of the two wheelers are parked on outside of parking shed. Parking Shed should to be extended. 5.2.21 RO water plant available. It is under warranty 5.2.22 Electrical chimney not available 5.2.23 Food warmer available. 5.2.24 Contracting cooking staff not having knowledge about fire fighting, Practical demonstration should be conducted and take DRM/PGT acknowledgement from them. PCEE/SR 5.2.25 Meditation Room: No ventilation. Windows got opened in the team‘s presence. 5.2.26 Health Room: One Massage Chair and one exercising cycle are available. 5.2.27 In kitchen area, geyser grinder are available. These kitchen equipment and water cooler shall be provided with individual RCCB. In kitchen area, coconut scraper attached at the bottom of grinder. Same is rotating while the grinder is running which creats unsafe condition and person going nearby may entangle with the scrapper. This extra attachment may be removed while the grinder is running 5.3 PGT station yard 5.3.1 Cleats to be provided for

proper securing of the structure bonds on platform.

Structure bonds for portal uprights on platform are

provided for one leg only DRM/PGT instead of both the legs. PCEE/SR 5.3.2 Water hydrants are available in between

platforms 1&2 and 3&4, are more than 600 mts.

of length. These are earthed to the rail on either

ends and in the middle with the MS flat.

Earth pits are to be provided on either ends of the

pipe line and also earthing from the rail to the

water pipe line is to be made at every 100 mts.

Similarly the Diesel pipe line is earthed to the rail

at the ends, same to be connected to the earth

pits to be provided on either ends and in the middle.

5.3.3 Checked AT at loc: 534/25, a thick cable is used for earthing from the body of the AT to the MS flat instead of directly earthing with MS flat to the AT body. Measured the AC voltage and found to be 242 volts. 5.3.4 Measured the clearances between OHE and the ROB (in mts.)

Loc: 534/26N-28 Loc: 534/25- DN LL 29 UP ML

CBE CBE PLL PLL end end end end Bottom of ROB 5.57 5.62 5.56 5.59 Ht of Catenary wire 5.25 5.26 4.92 5.02 Clearance 0.32 0.36 0.63 0.57 DRM/PGT Ht. Of Contact wire 4.94 4.97 4.63 4.68 PCEE/SR

5.3.5 Measured the clearances between OHE and the FOB towards PLL end (in mts) PF-5 PF-4 PF-3 CBE CBE CBE PLL CBE PLL end end end end end end Bottom of FOB 6.56 6.59 6.45 6.40 6.55 6.53 Ht of Catenary 5.95 5.93 5.90 5.89 5.66 5.66 wire Clearance 0.90 0.93 0.50 0.47 0.65 0.64 Ht. Of Contact 5.35 5.36 5.32 5.34 5.17 5.18 wire

5.4 PGT station: 5.4.1  Water coolers lifts escalator and lights and fans are in working condition.  RCCB are provided for water coolers and stalls. Remarks: 1. Platform shelters are earthed but location of the same shall be mentioned for maintenance and inspection. DRM/PGT 2. For lifts and escalator register shall be maintained and monthly PCEE/SR safety checking shall be recorded in the register. 3. In many places earth electrodes are vanished due to engineering works. In place of these new earth electrodes may be provided. 4. Near diesel fuelling point the diesel pipes earth continuity for all pipes shall be ensured to ensure electrostatic discharge. 5.4.2 PGT station substation:  2 Nos 315 KVA capacity transformer with one No. 250 kVA capacity Stand by DG set are available.  Transformer register updated. Earth values have been recorded for the year 2019. Single line diagram for substation and earthing lay out have been displayed in substation.  Safety equipments like Electric safety hand glove, Discharge rods, insulated rubber mats in front of MDBs, First aid chart for electric

shock and fire buckets & fire extinguishers are available.  Transformer 2 neutral 1 Earth electrode was tested with earth megger and the values are Individual 3.3 ohms; combined 1.1 ohms. Remarks: 1. Outdoor structure Lightning arrester has been grounded two earth electrodes and these earth electrodes are electrically DRM/PGT connected with other earth electrodes of substation. This shall PCEE/SR not be done and these LA earth shall be grounded in separate earth electrodes and these electrodes shall not be connected with other electrodes.( Rule No. 92 (2) of IE Rules 1956).

2. BDV of transformer oil has been tested but details are not recorded in transformer register same may be recorded in the register. 5.5 PGT/SSP  05 Nos. of BMs and 01 CB are available in the SSP. Control panel for local operation of BMs and CB is avilable at SSP control room.  04 nos. of earth pits are available, Combined Earth resistance measured on 14.05.2019 is 1.0Ω.  01 no. of Fire extinguiser available and due for refilling on 14.02.20.  First Aid box refilled on 18.06.19.  LA‘s are provided with disconnectors.  Battery set provided is of M/s Celtek make commissioned on 03.08.17 and Lug dated 6/17. DRM/PGT Total voltage with charger ON condition is 118.1 Volts and 114.8 PCEE/SR Volts with charger in OFF condition. Randomly checked the Specific Gravity and voltages of battery set and are as follows.

Cell. Spec. Voltage in No gravity volts 6 1210 2.1 21 1225 2.1 33 1210 2.1 46 1215 2.1  All the batteries are bulged. Same to be replaced. White washing to be done to SSP. 5.6 Kanjikode (KJKD) Traction Sub-station (110/27 KV) 5.6.1 Operator of TSS is outsourced. On duty operator is Sri. A.V. Chandrajith, having competency certificate issued by Sr.DEE/TRD/PGT on 01.07.19 valid upto 31.10.19. His working knowledge is satisfactory. 5.6.2 TSS is provided with M/s BHEL make transformers namely TR-15 & TR-16 having name plate details of 21.6 MVA. TR-16 is in service.

Silicagel container glass is having cracks same to be replaced for both the transformers. Transformers yearly maintenance done in the month of October 2018. Yearly maintenance of the transformers to be done in summer to get the realistic values of the transformers. 5.6.3 Last DG Analysis of both the transformers done at CPRI, Bangalore on 05.07.19 and all the parameters are within the limits. 5.6.4 Last Tan Delta test of both the transformers done by KSEB on 12.12.18 and all the parameters are within the limits. 5.6.5 Battery set is of Microtek Make commissioned on 24.01.2019, lug dated DRM/PGT 1/19. PCEE/SR Total voltage with charger ON condition is 114.9 Volts and 112.6 Volts with charger in OFF condition. The Specific Gravity and voltages are checked randomly and are as follows. Cell. No Spec. gravity Voltage in volts 6 1215 2.05 20 1220 2.05 34 1215 2.05 43 1215 2.11 52 1210 2.12 Operated BM-101 by opening and closing of the BM by keeping charger in OFF condition and measured the DC voltage and found 111.8 volts. 5.6.6 TSS provided with M/s Alind make numerical relays. Last Relay testing was done on 04.04.19. 5.6.7 Checking with thermo vision camera was carried out during the month of July 19. Found 42° temperature at Capacitor bank earth terminal. Same attended on the same day. 5.6.8 All LA‘s are provided with dis-connectors & surge monitors. All are in working condition. 5.6.9 Earth Resistance values recorded on 18.07.2019, Individual values are below 10 Ω. Combined earth resistance of TSS is 0.4 Ω. 5.6.10 Last Buried rail inspection done on 06.11.18. 5.6.11 03 nos. of CO₂& 02 nos. of DCP type Fire extinguishers are available at TSS and due for inspecting/refilling on 14.02.20. DRM/PGT 5.6.12 First Aid box refilling done on 18.06.19. Found no expired PCEE/SR tablets/creams in it 5.6.13 Measured the implantation of the mast and stagger at the following location. Implantations: in mts. Staggers: in mm. Location Measured Stencilled Location Measured 557/9 2.89 2.88 557/12 +200 557/10 3.45 3.43 557/14 -150 557/12 3.36 3.36 557/19 +150 557/19 3.33 3.33 558/1-3 +20 (Mid span at LC)

6.0 PGT - MECHANICAL 6.1 INSPECTION OF C&W ACTIVITIES AT PGT STATION 6.1.1 There are 160 Trains passing through in total five platforms of PGT DRM/PGT station , in which 100 are mail/Exp trains and 60 are Freight trains. But PCME/SR

rolling in examination is being attended for express trains only. 6.1.2 Rolling in examination lights position for PF no.4 at SRR end and CBE end and PF NO.1&2 Off Side were located nearly 25 ft distance from the train rolling point because of which effective rolling in examination is not possible due to poor illumination . Arrangement of additional rolling in examination lights between 3&4 will help for effective lighting for rolling

examination 6.1.3 It is observed that some of the rolling in examination lights are still with ―Halogen fittings‖ with which illumination is not very clear. Need to be changed all fittings to LEDs to improve the Quality of Rolling examination with more illumination. 6.1.4 It is also found that some of the Rolling in examination lights dooms were in broken condition and immediate replacement is needed.

6.1.5 In some of the Rolling in examination lights scrap and cotton waste found inside the doom, which may lead to short circuit during rainy season. All rolling lights are need to cleaned periodically for better lighting.

6.1.6 At CBE end at PF no.4, PF side near Rolling in examination point, it is observed that , Rail table worn badly(Lenth 80mm &depth 3mm) for which protection was given with Fish

plate with Clamps . These clamps DRM/PGT were found loose and giving PCME/SR abnormal sound during Rolling

examination, which is disturbance for hearing unusual sound during rolling examination. Needs immediate attention.

6.2 INSPECTION OF PGT STATION 16

6.2.1 All Drainages from PF no.1 to PF no.5 were not covered fully, which is inconvenient for watering staff during watering . DRM/PGT PCME/SR

6.2.2 PF no.5 Off side was found not only . lot of vegetation but also no covers on drainage plates. It is to be attended urgently in view of safety of C&W staff during watering and also for recording of Axle box

temperature DRM/PGT PCME/SR

6.2.3 Between PF No.3&4 Cover shed work in going on. Lot of released materials were dumped on the platform. They should be cleared as and when for the safety of passengers DRM/PGT PCME/SR

6.3 INSPECTION OF HOT BOX DETECTOR At LC Gate No. 160/T/Spl/3 at KM. 533/8-10 , HOT BOX DETECTOR is installed for detecting hot boxes for Goods trains which will be DRM/PGT monitored by the C&W control , and any unusual is found automatic PCME/SR messages will be sent to the concerned for further preventive action. This will not only reduce staff intervention but also helpful for accurate reading with which detachment of Hot Axle wagons enroute can be minimised.

Another four systems are in process to install in different locations at Southern Railway. This system also detects temperature difference between axle boxes at 200 C. The reports generated by the system is checked and found satisfactory.

7.0 INSPECTION OF ARME SCALE-II AT PGT STATION: 1. Sri. Frank Amal – Sr.DMO/PGT and Sri. Brijesh-Pharmacist present during the inspection. 2. Surgical items were sterilized on 13.08.2019. 3. ‗Pentozocine‘ – Date of Expiry is September 2019 in all the three POMKA boxes. Same should be replaced prior to the expiry date. 4. Wooden Box – 10 Bed Sheets should be replaced since the Codal DRM/PGT Life is completed. Also 6 shrouds to be replaced since Codal life is PCMD/SR completed,

5. Four EI Basins are available need be replaced with Stainless Steel Basins 6. Two Torch Lights need be replaced with LED type of Torch Lights. 7. Two Small cylinders (Inflammable) are available should be replaced with Induction Plate/ Induction Cooking Range type for sterilising the Surgical Pads. 8.0 INSPECTION OF PARCEL OFFICE – PGT STATION:

1. Smt Beena – CPSR present during the check. 2. Random check to find Petrol Residuals in Two wheelers is not being carried out. 3. Only one Fire Extinguisher Bearing No.22 is available in the Parcel Office. It was last DRM/PGT replenished on 18.08.2014. It is PCCM/SR overdue for replenishment from

17.08.2015. 4. Suggested to provide few more Fire extinguishers to this unit since it is a big establishment. 5. Checked one used Bajaj Palsar bearing No. KL 21D 1354 booked NZM vide LT No.029150 of 20.8.19 and found no residuals of Petrol in the Petrol Tank. 9.0 LEVEL CROSSINGS 9.1 Traffic Interlocked LC No.160 at KM 533/7-9 between PGT yard: 9.1.1 a. Sri K.Karthik, Gateman was possessing valid competency certificate. He was well conversant with protection rules and active in taking action when he notice any abnormal while passing trains. b. Sliding boom has been provided 6 months back but the same DRM/PGT was not interlocked with signals. The working procedure of PCE/SR sliding boom needs to be mentioned in SWR/GWR of the PGT

station while commissioning the same. c. Height gauges are non-standard and are provided with released rails. d. Two speed breakers are provided against one speed breaker. (Item no.1 of para 918 of IRPWM) 9.1.2  All bonds are available at the LC gate.  Public caution boards, 25000 Volts danger boards on height guage are available.  Electric shock treatment board is available in gate hut. It is very small in size and not readable from a distance. Same to be replaced.  Measured the height of Contact wire & Height of height gauges (in mts.) Line Ht of contact wire Ht. of height guage DN line 5.57 4.67 DRM/PGT UP line 5.50 4.69 PCEE/SR EMU sdg (DN) 5.65 -- Shunting Neck (UP) 5.60 --

9.2 Engineering LC No.156/Spl at KM 523/22-24 between PGT-KJKD stations 9.2.1 a. Fringes are provided to Lifting barriers. There are to be painted with fluorescent or any other approved type of paint shall be DRM/PGT used for yellow colour.(para 14.2.13 of IRSEM). PCE/SR b. Two speed breakers are provided. 1st speed breaker from gate

post is 20m and distance between two speed breakers is 20m. But as per item no.1 of para 918 of IRPWM ‘one speed breaker

should be provided on either approach of level crossings at a distance of about 20m from the gate post of the level crossing’. Second speed breaker needs to be removed. 9.2.2  All bonds are available at the LC gate.  Public caution boards, 25000 Volts danger boards on height guage are available.  Electric shock treatment board is available in gate hut. It is very small in size and not readable from a distance. Same to be DRM/PGT replaced. PCEE/SR  Measured the height of Contact wire & Height of height gauges (in mts.) Line Ht of contact wire Ht. of height guage DN line 5.53 4.60 UP line 5.51 4.65

9.3 LC No. 164 E 9.3.1 General: Spl Class Gate located at Km. 549/6-8; Census on 04.10.2016; TVUs – 2, 25, 790; RVUs – 2, 879; O&E last done on 13.12.2018. 9.3.2 Gate Lodge: Gate lodge is very small and congested (2.5 mtrs x 2.0 mtrs). Amenities like Toilet and store room are to be provided. 9.3.3 Fitness: On duty Gate woman Ms. M.A. Kumari is overdue for PME. DRM/PGT Last Medical Certificate issued on 12.01.2013 and due on 12.01.2017. PCE/SR 9.3.4 GWR: In GWR last Census date shown is 06/2013. This needs to be PCOM/SR updated.

9.3.5 Speed breaker from gate post is more than 20m against 20m. 9.3.6 PN sheet cover page + 4 pages are missing. 9.3.7 Protection diagram to be updated. 9.3.8 Hectometre posts between two tracks are to be removed. 9.3.9 Elimination of LC: Track is on higher grade than the road. The LC Gate may be eliminated with LHS. 9.3.10  All bonds are available at the LC gate.  Public caution boards, 25000 Volts danger boards on height guage are available.  Electric shock treatment board is available in gate hut. It is very small in size and not readable from a distance. Same to be DRM/PGT replaced. PCEE/SR  Measured the height of Contact wire & Height of height gauges (in mts.) Line Ht of contact wire Ht. of height guage DN line 5.55 4.52 UP line 5.47 4.58

9.3.11 Wire insulators to be provided 9.3.12 Insulated sleeve on OHE bond near rodding to be provided. 9.3.13 Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) is not available at the LC Gate, same may DRM/PGT be provided along with its networking. PCE/SR 9.3.14 It is learnt that Interlocking of the gate has been commissioned in PCSTE/SR October 2017, but the approved circuit diagrams are not available. 9.3.15 It is observed that many location boxes have been used for housing various signalling equipments including battery and cable termination, it 20

is better to use masonry gate Goomty instead. 9.3.16 It is seen that this is a special class gate having lot of road traffic, hence sliding boom may be provided to improve reliability in case of damage of lifting barrier by road vehicles. 9.3.17 At the gate, road surface was not maintained properly and the check rail gap was found up to 51-56 mm on both track. 9.4 LC No. 164A T 9.4.1 General: Spl Class Gate located at Km. 558/3-5; Census on 26.09.18; TVUs – 4, 67, 019; RVUs – 5, 550.50; Train Vehicles – 84.14; 9.4.2 Elimination of LC: Track is on higher grade than the road. The LC DRM/PGT Gate may be eliminated with LHS. PCE/SR 9.4.3 Wire insulator to be provided. PCSTE/SR 9.4.4 It is seen that this is a special class gate having lot of road traffic, hence

sliding boom may be provided to improve reliability in case of lifting barrier dashing. 9.4.5 Height gauges are non-standard. 10.0 Lakkiti station - traffic 10.1 CRS approval: CRS approval number for combination of Up IBS of LDY and Up Gate Distant Signal of LC 164 is not available in SWRD. DRM/PGT 10.2 Isolations: No positive isolations for both the loop lines. PCOM/SR 10.3 Authorities: SWR defines the various authorities to be issued for working trains. It was observed that T.806 with block forward is being given as Authority for Tower Car block.. 10.4 1. Sri.Vinod B Varrier – SS was in possession of valid competency certificates. Isolator competency was issued to him on 03.12.2014

and Smt K.Nisha-SM Isolator certificate was issued on 21.04.2017.

Both certificates were not having period of validity.

2. Joint inspection Register for Points and Crossings: DRM/PGT Maintenance of Summary for deficiencies is not properly PCOM/SR maintained. Joint Inspection for the 3rd quarter was not conducted PCE/SR as on date of inspection.

3. Crank Handle units were not fixed

in boxes. Crank Handles were kept

exposed which gives scope for

outsiders to extract and entangle

with safety of train operations.

4. Line Patroling is in force between

LDY-PGT/PLL and LDY-OTP

stations. Movement of Patrolmen

are entered in the remarks column of Train Signal Register.

Suggested enter the NPM movements as train movements in DRM/PGT TSR. PCOM/SR 5. Perused S&T Failure Register and noticed BPAC and Block PCE/SR Instrument Failures are at high end (BPAC-5 & Block Instrument- 5). Efforts should be made to reduce them. 10.5 As per caution order (T/409) which is issued at PGT, Sr.No.1 that Lakkitti-Ottapalam stations at KM 565/14-18, SR of 20KMPH imposed DRM/PGT on 11.50hrs of date 17.08.19 due to IMR weld. The IMR weld should PCE/SR be replaced by a sound tested rail piece of not less than 5.5m length (in case of fish plated track) & 4,0m (in case of welded 21

track) within 3 days of detection. (Table 6.4 of USFD manual) 11.0 LDY Station – S&T 11.1 It is advised to paint the value of earth and date of measurement near earth bus bar. 11.2 It is seen that maintenance VDU is of 21‖ size and operator VDU is of 42‖ size. It is suggested that maintenance VDU may be of the same size as operator VDU, in case operator VDU fails, maintenance VDU can be deployed in emergency. 11.3 It is seen that various signalling documents are signed without any date and it is not able to be ascertained when it was issued. Viz. Cable route plan, interface circuits, track bonding plan etc. 11.4 It is seen that track bonding plan has been signed only by the executing DRM/PGT agency i.e. Dy.CSTE/P, no divisional officials signatures are there. It is PCSTE/SR suggested to be signed by divisional S&T officials and Electrical TRD officials. 11.5 It is learnt that in Palakkad-Shoranur section, (0+17+3) RE cable has been provided in the year 1992-93 and its replacement work is sanctioned. It is learnt that lot of EC sockets in the section are either noisy or not working, hence it is advised to complete the replacement of RE cable. 11.6 Point No.54A (LH Trap) LH=116, N→R=1.6/4.63, R→N=1.78 11.7 Locally operated Point No.100, LH=114, RH=112, checked obstruction test (lock & detection) for Normal and found OK. 12.0 LAKKITI Station - electrical 12.1 On duty SM, Sri Vinod B. Varier having competency certificate to operate isolator issued by Sr.DEE/TRD/PGT on 03.12.14 for the sections between SRR- PTJ, PGT-PGTN sections. This was DRM/PGT issued when the SM was working as PCEE/SR ASM/PGT. Valid upto is not written on it. SM doesn‘t know the location of isolators at LDY station. Counseling to be given and if any ASM/Dy.SS/SM in the section having same kind of competency certificate, same to be reviewed. 12.2 OHE key box available and is in locked condition. OHE key box keys & register are with on duty station master. Last entry made in the register was on 02.08.19 for opening of SM-210 & 211. 12.3 Electric shock treatment board is available. It is very small in size and not readable from a distance. Same to be replaced. 12.4 Checked the Station Down line AT  LV bushing cover is missing.  Measured the LT side AC voltage of AT and found to be 227.2 Volts.  Measured the Load on AT and found 14.3 Amps

12.5 FOB at LDY is earthed to the rail (DN loop line) at only one side. Both

the piers to be earthed.

Danger boards are not available at the entrance of the FOB staircase. Measured the clearances between OHE and the FOB (in mts) DRM/PGT PCEE/SR DN LL DN ML PGT TVC PGT TVC

end end end end Bottom of FOB 6.35 6.34 6.28 6.27 Ht of Catenary wire 5.70 5.67 5.71 5.67 Clearance 0.65 0.60 0.57 0.60 Ht. Of Contact wire 5.31 5.30 5.31 5.30

UP ML UP LL PGT TVC PGT TVC

end end end end Bottom of FOB 6.30 6.30 6.35 6.34 Ht of Catenary wire 5.75 5.68 5.70 5.66 Clearance 0.55 0.62 0.65 0.68 Ht. Of Contact wire 5.30 5.29 5.28 5.28

13.0 Rear Window Inspection From PGT-SRR (DN line) Stations: 13.1 As per ADEN/PGT, DN line was laid in 2006 and due to high weld failure, TWR is being planned for 49km, for which tender is being DRM/PGT finalised for mobile flash welding plant. ERC greasing being done every PCE/SR year. The load of ERC comes to 600kg on average. Rubber pad changed in 2017. 13.2 As per ADEN/SRR. De-stressing on Up line done on 2006/08 and |DN line on 2017/18. De-stressing on UP line along with TFR, shall be done DRM/PGT immediately since due for long time. Curve no14 at km 557/3 to 557/6 PCE/SR was also checked. 13.3 As per caution order (T/409) which is issued at PGT, Sr.No.1 that Lakkitti-Ottapalam stations at KM 565/14-18, SR of 20KMPH imposed on 11.50hrs of date 17.08.19 due to IMR weld. The IMR weld should DRM/PGT be replaced by a sound tested rail piece of not less than 5.5m PCE/SR length (in case of fish plated track) & 4.0m (in case of welded track) within 3 days of detection. (Table 6.4 of USFD manual) 13.4 Curve No.14 at KM 557/3-6 between PGT-SRR stations: a. SE 45mm, Versine 23mm, Degree 0.88, Radius 1989m. DRM/PGT b. Gauge and Cant are within tolerances. PCE/SR c. It appears that ERC greasing not done for the last 2 years. d. Gauge face side of the outer rail is not applied with greasing. It appears from last few years greasing not applied. To reduce side wear on rails on gauge face of outer rails, lubricators should be installed or hand lubrication of gauge face should be done (Para 250(3) of IRPWM). For other curve location between PGT- SRR section, it is discussed that greasing is not applied. e. Corrosion measuring register to be maintained to measure the corrosion at rail liner seat area and rail wear both lateral & vertical. DRM/PGT

f. Rail posts are not erected on the inside of the curve on each PCE/SR approach of the curve to indicate the positions of the beginning and end of transition curves. (Para 409(2) of IRPWM). g. Superelevation, Versine & station numbers are marked on web portion of non gauge face side of the outer rail. ―Superelevation or cant should be indicated by painting its value on the inside face of the web of the inner rail of the curve at every versine station, beginning with zero at the commencement of the transition curve”.(para 409(3) of IRPWM). 13.5 Inspection of SEJ No.B3 DN line of LWR No.3 at KM 557/6-7 between PGT-SRR stations: DRM/PGT Total gap on LH side is 145mm (LWR side 100mm) and on RH side is PCE/SR 140mm(LWR side 85mm). The total gaps should be adjusted by attending de-stressing work. 13.6 Point No.50B at KM 557/30-32 of Lakkiti(LDY) station- LH tongue rail chipped off up to 130mm within 1.0m from tip of tongue rail. Tongue rail is in floating condition. Few days back packing with UNIMAT machine DRM/PGT has been done. Post tamping operations have not done. Advised to PCE/SR SSE/P.Way/E/PGT to attend the same on priority. Point No.54B CMS crossing nose chipped off, to be reconditioned / replaced. 13.7 LDY Station: Joint Inspection of Points & Track Circuit portion: a. 1st quarter inspection done on 24.01.2019. Two defects are mentioned and the same are complied. b. 2nd quarter inspection done on 29.04.19. 3 defects noticed and DRM/PGT attended the same. Compliance columns not filled in inside PCE/SR pages after attending the same. PCSTE/SR c. Last joint inspection of Track circuited portion done on 25.06.19. Glued Joint in 8TR/2TR LH side renewed on 25.6.19. Cross checked with Disconnection / Reconnection register and found no disconnection availed / taken. It is understood that GJ might not have renewed or GJ renewed without disconnection. 13.8 Major Steel Girder Bridge No.713 (2x12.19m) DN at KM 566/30-32 between PTJ-SRR Stations: a. Gauge is within limits and cross level (CL to 12LL in 4 sleeper interval) need to be attended on bridge proper. b. Bridge laid in transition portion (PGT end) of the curve no.2/DN in 1.20 curves which is not permitted as per LWR manual. DRM/PGT c. Sleeper numbers are to be painted / marked. PCE/SR 13.9 Point No.117A at KM 578/34-36, 1 in 12, Laid on 01/10/2013, 60kg PSC sleepers with 52kg rails: a. Gauge & Cross level are within limits. b. LH & RH wing rail wear is 2mm, CMS crossing nose wear is 4mm. 14.0 Footplate inspection of train no. officers special Ex: PGT-SRR Sri V.D. Shivan LP/Mail/Express and Sri Mathews, ALP/PGT are not DRM/PGT due for Technical, G&SR, and PME. PCEE/SR a) At the following locations tree branches are encroaching the PCE/SR OHE catenary wires, to be trimmed.i.e.at 539/26 & 540/2 PCSTE/SR b) Calling-ON board for down home signals of PLL, Lakadi and 24

Mannanur station is in faded condition. Unauthorized path way noticed at the following locations. To avoid that barricading is required .I.e.atkm545/20,546/2,546/14,552/22,553/22,554/6556/10,556/2 2,557/12,560/2,561/16,563/2,566/26,574/6, c) At the following locations ―W‖ board in Hindi language is not available. Viz., 561/26,564/28,568/34 & 570/28. d) Observed path way at Km 565/10 ROB location. Barricading is required to restrict public path. e) At OTP station DN loop line, tree branches are encroaching the OHE catenary wire. To be trimmed. 15.0 . INSPECTION OF SR SLRD 13713 BY OFFICER’S SPECIAL ON 21.08.2019: 1. Sri. Afsar Ahmad – Guard ME/PGT was in possession of valid competency certificates. 2. First Aid Box is due for replenishment on 06.09.19 and there is no injury card. DRM/PGT 3. Stretcher was not loaded. Spare OTL was not provided. PCOM/SR Instructions for using OTL. 4. Fire Extinguisher NOs 131 and 098 are due for refilling on 06.09.2019. 5. Four Pad Locks were not supplied to the Guard. 6. Calibrations dates are not available for BP and FP. 16.0 Shoranur Station/traffic: 16.1 It is seen that list of Telecom Equipments to be kept in Accident Relief Trains (ARTs) has been issued by RDSO in 2003, over the time many equipments have become obsolete and new equipments need to be added, hence updated list needs to be issued. 16.2 SRR yard: Skids under rakes stabled in yard are placed away from wheels. DRM/PGT 16.3 Operating Panel at RRI: CSRs need to be indicated for all lines. PCOM/SR 16.4 Reception of trains onto Goods R&D lines: Goods R&D lines are non-track circuited and with non-interlocked points. Dy.SS PF informs Shunting Master and the Shunting master in turn advises PM at both the ends for setting of points and ensuring clearance of the line. Pointsmen after setting of the points advise Dy.SS PF with PN. And one end PM will transmit Plunger to Dy.SS/RRI. i. No Exchange of PN between Dy.SS PF and PMs. Only PM is issuing PN to Dy.SS; ii. Line Nomination Register, with details of time of nomination, train no., line no., and time of PN received, needs to maintained; Line Occupation Register is not being maintained. 16.5 1. Sri. Nidhish-SM on Block workingand Sri.Viju-SM on Panel working were in possession of competency certificates. 2. Caution Order Register: Checked the records and noticed that SMs are writing station codes instead of full names in the records. 3. Joint inspection Register for Points and Crossings: Checked the register and noticed that in most of occasions both S&T and P.Way Supervisors were not signing in the relevant columns for compliance. This creates a doubt whether the compliance is carried 25

out in real terms or not. 16.6 1. Vacancy Position: i. There are 3 vacancies of SHM-I, 8 vacancies of Points men at this station. These should be filled in at the earliest. ii. Presently, there are 11 vacancies of Sr.Passenger Guards at this depot. Goods Guards are being used in coaching link. Out station Guards are being called for working Freight Trains in case of emergency. It is suggested to fill in the Posts of DRM/PGT Passenger Guard to allow Goods Guards to work in their links. PCOM/SR 2. Bio-data Register: The following are overdue for Refresher Course Training and PME at this station- i. M/S K.U.Nisha-Points Woman is overdue for Refresher Course from 01/2019 and overdue for PME from 23.07.2019 ii. Sri. V.P.Pradeep Kumar - Guard/ME/SRR is overdue for refresher Course Training from 06/2019 iii. Sri. M.N. Ramachnadran – Guard/ME/SRR is overdue for refresher Course Training from 07/2019 iv. Sri. Narayanadasan - Guard/ME/SRR is overdue for refresher Course Training from 05/2019 v. Sri.T.G.Rani - Guard/Goods /SRR is overdue for refresher Course Training from 07/2019 vi. Sri.N.J.James - Guard/Goods /SRR is overdue for refresher Course Training from 05/2019 3. For Admitting Trains on to Road No-8 to 12 Plunger cooperation is being resorted between A, B & RRI at SRR station. Before taking the cooperation of the Plunger to take off the reception signal, a PN is given to RRI from A cabin / B cabin to confirm the facing points are correctly set and locked. No PN is exchanged from RRI to Cabins after PN is taken from Cabin SMs. This may be reviewed and PN exchanging should be introduced between RRI and Cabins when Plunger system is resorted. 17.0 SRR - ELECTRICAL 17.1 Crew lobby/ Shoranur (SRR)

17.1.1 Sri C. Pradeep kumar, LP/Mail Express, CCC/SRR and T.S. Ajith DRM/PGT kumar ,Shift CC are available at shift CC available at lobby. PCEE/SR 17.1.2 Crew booking is done through CMS. 2 KIOSKs are available for crew to

Sign ON/OFF. Breathalyzer, camera and bio-metric is integrated with CMS. Surveillance camera (CC) is not available in lobby. 17.1.3 Percentage of crew booked in CMS in ―Fetch As Per Rule option‖ is only 66% for the month of June‘19 and 67% for the month of July‘19. Cases of crew booked in ―Fetch All‖ option to be analyzed and corrective action to be taken to avoid booking of crew in ―Fetch All‖ option. 17.1.4 Gradient boards to be provided for crew to get familiarization of the section. 17.1.5 CUG phones are not supplied to ALPs and Shunters. They are being DRM/PGT called for duty on their personal phones. PCEE/SR 17.1.6 Feedback of S&T and track defects are not mentioned properly. Closing remarks are mentioned as ―Attended‖ instead of the defect noticed and

corrective action taken. 17.1.7 Counseling room is not available for counseling of crew by CLIs. A separate room to be provided for counseling of LP/ALPs by CLIs. 17.1.8 Crew lounge and lobby to be made air-conditioned. Usage of CUG phone by LP while on duty in case of emergency is not being recorded anywhere. A separate register to be maintained for this purpose at crew lobby. 17.1.9 Proper testing procedure is not followed for testing BA equipment as given by the manufacturer. The existing procedure followed by blowing through pipe may lead to alcohol getting accumulated in the instrument which may lead to wrong readings when crew is tested immediately after the testing procedure. 17.1.10 6 ALPs are due for Technical refresher course. Crew due for technical refresher are being permitted to work the train, which is against the rules. 17.1.11 Periodical Rest given to crew as per CMS is 1.5 in the month of June‘19 and July‘19 against 4 PRs of 30 hrs in a month. This should be analyzed whether PRs are being fed in CMS. 17.1.12 Vacancy position of various categories is as under Category sanctione Actual Vacancy d Loco Pilot (Mail) 35 34 1 DRM/PGT Loco Pilot (Pass) 26 22 4 PCEE/SR Loco Pilot (Goods) 7 7 0

Loco Pilot (Shunting) 8 7 1 Asst Loco Pilot 69 63 6 Total 145 133 12 Vacancies to be filled up at the earliest 17.2 Running Room/SRR 17.2.1 It is ‗A‘ category running room. 54 beds are available, average occupancy is 89 beds and peak occupancy is 50 beds. Each room/cubicle should be provided with only 2 beds as per Railway Board norms. 17.2.2 Running room is old, built on 20.11.1957 with tiled roof. This should be replaced by new concrete building with model amenities, as advised by Railway Board vide letter No. 96/M(L)/467/Misc., dt. 27.10.2000. DRM/PGT PCEE/SR

17.2.3 Air conditioners are provided in rooms, but not yet commissioned.

17.2.4 Kitchen room is congested, to be modified. Kitchen walls are shabby, colour washing to be done. 17.2.5 Exhaust fan available in kitchen is dirty, same to be cleaned regularly. 17.2.6 Food items are stored in plastic containers, same may be replaced with stainless steel containers.

17.2.7 Platform to be provided for urinals in 1st floor. 17.2.8 Exhaust fans are not available in toilets

17.2.9 Meditation room is available. A register to be maintained to know the number of persons using it. 17.2.10 Room numbers are not available. Rooms to be numbered for easy identification. 17.2.11 There is no supply of food from 22:00 to 06:00 hrs. 17.2.12 There are gaps in tiled roofs due to which rain water is leaking in Veranda near kitchen and running room. 17.2.13 LPG cylinder should be separated from gas stove and a separate gas chamber with pipe connection to kitchen is to be provided. Gas safety certificate to be obtained from dealer. 17.2.14 Complaint book was checked. The main complaints are drinking water not good and rice & chapattis are not properly prepared. 17.2.15 Only night lamps to be provided in running room. Normal lights to be removed to avoid disturbance to occupants. 17.2.16 Surveillance Cameras (CC camera) are not available in running room 17.2.17 Occupation display board should be digitalized.

17.2.18 The following News papers are available at running room. i.e.(i) Indian Express in English(ii ) Mathru Bhoomi (iii) Malayala Manorama in Malayalam(iv) Dina Thanti in Tamil. Weekly Magazines (i) The Week in English (ii) Mathru Bhoomi and (iii)India Today in Malayalam (iv) Anadavikatin in Tamil. But Hindi newspapers and Magazines are not available 17.2.19 Aqua Guard RO Water purifier 10.00Ltrs capacity is not working 17.2.20 Contracting cooking staff not having knowledge about fire fighting, Practical demonstration should be conducted and take acknowledgement from them. DRM/PGT 17.2.21 Electrical chimney not available, to be provided. PCEE/SR 17.2.22 Reading room, Dianning hall and kitchen room mosquito mesh to be provided. 17.2.23 Solar water heater not available, but geyser available. 17.2.24 Water filter not available on 1st floor. 17.2.25 Heavy rain water leakage in veranda 17.2.26 4 Nos Earth electrodes are available and tested for its resistance in the month of March and values are within the limit 17.2.27 Water cooler shall be provided with RCCB. Geyser socket fuse in open condition shall be replaced and RCCB has to be ensured. 28

17.3 SRR station substation:  2 Nos 400 KVA capacity transformers are available. This substation is outdoor type substation.  Transformer register updated. Earth values have been recorded for the year 2019. Single line diagram for substation and earthing lay out have been displayed in substation. Remarks: DRM/PGT 1. Outdoor structure Lightning arrester has been grounded with PCEE/SR two earth electrodes and these earth electrodes are electrically connected with other earth electrodes of substation. This shall not be done and these LA earth shall be grounded with separate earth electrodes and these electrodes shall not be connected with other electrodes.( Rule No. 92 (2) of IE Rules 1956). 2. The gap between LT MDB and rear side wall is not standard. Accessing to this place may permanently blocked 17.4 SRR IOH shed:  IOH of both AC and Non AC coaches are being carried out. Remarks: 1. All IOH activities of non AC coaches are carried out but for AC coaches battery charging facility for treating weak cells, testing facility is not there. This facility may be created. DRM/PGT 2. Static readings of alternator like internal resistance of phase and PCEE/SR field windings shall be recorded in IOH forms for each coach. 3. Latest Gauges foralternator pulleyshall be used for measuring pulley groove. 4. For 3 Ton EOT crane available in IOH shed climbing arrangement has to be strengthened & locking arrangement for pendant has to be made at crane stabling position. 17.5 Shoranur (SRR) Traction Sub-station (110/27 KV) 17.5.1 Operator of TSS is outsourced. On duty operator is Sri. Rahul Santhosh, having competency certificate issued by Sr.DEE/TRD/PGT on 01.07.19 valid upto 31.10.19. His working knowledge is satisfactory. 17.5.2 TSS is provided with M/s TELK make transformer as TR-17 having DRM/PGT name plate details as 21.6/30.24 MVA and M/s BHEL make PCEE/SR transformers namely TR-18 having name plate details of 21.6 MVA.

Transformers yearly maintenance of TR-17 done on 09.05.19 & TR-18

on 04.09.18. Yearly maintenance of the transformers to be done in

summer to get the realistic values of the transformers. 17.5.3 Last DG Analysis of both the transformers done at CPRI, Bangalore on 05.07.19 and all the parameters are within the limits. 17.5.4 Last Tan Delta test of both the transformers done by KSEB on 04.12.18 and all the parameters are within the limits. 17.5.5 Battery set is of Celtek Make commissioned on 29.09.2018, lug dated 8/18. Total voltage with charger in ON condition is 115.2 Volts and 113.2 Volts with charger in OFF condition. The Specific Gravity and voltages are checked randomly and are as follows. Cell. No Spec. gravity Voltage in volts 8 1210 2.0 12 1210 2.0 29

25 1210 2.0 34 1210 2.0 43 1210 2.0 Operated BX-10 by closing and opening of the BM by keeping charger in OFF condition and measured the DC voltage and found 110.9 volts. 17.5.6 TSS provided with M/s Alind make numerical relays. Last Relay testing was done on 18.04.19. 17.5.7 Checking with thermo vision camera was carried out on 20.08.19. No DRM/PGT abnormalities were found. PCEE/SR 17.5.8 All LA‘s are provided with dis-connectors & surge monitors. All are in working condition. 17.5.9 Earth Resistance values recorded on 20.03.2019, Individual values are below 10 Ω. Combined earth resistance of TSS is 0.2 Ω. 17.5.10 Last Buried rail inspection done on 26.06.19. 17.5.11 02 nos. of CO₂& 02 nos. of DCP type Fire extinguishers are available at TSS and due for inspecting/refilling on 06.02.20. 17.5.12 First Aid box refilling done on 26.07.19. Found no expired tablets/creams in it. 18.0 SRR - MECHANICAL 18.1 SRR ART & SPART 18.1.1  In SRR one ART No. 91886 and one SPART No. 98886 are available.  Two Nos light fittings were tested with portable gen set supply and

same is satisfactory.

 Nominated staff list & telephone number displayed Remarks in ART 91886 & SPART 98886: 1. In ART 91886, List of recommended 26 items & its stock has been displayed. In that all items are available as per recommendation except portable switch board with 4 No. water proof industrial sockets 6 only available as against 10 No. (Procurement action has already been initiated) DRM/PGT 2. In SPART 98886, List of recommended 26 items & its stock has PCEE/SR been displayed. In that all items are available as per recommendation except Main cable 3 core 10 sq mm 100 mtrs from DG to terminal board. (Procurement action has already been initiated) 3. Fire extinguishers available and refilled due on 10.04 2020. But these fire extinguishers have crossed its codal life. i.e 10 years. Same shall be replaced with new one. Available space in SPART is not sufficient. Nearby 15 kVA DG set, 550 AH starter battery for SPART and 120 AH battery for spart control circuit are there and exposed to generator heat. Hence these batteries may be shifted to some other location. 18.1.2 Shoranur Jn. Station SPART:  Only 2 discharge rods are available in the SPART. DRM/PGT  One ladder to be kept in ART for climbing the locomotive and PCEE/SR securing the pantograph during power block.

18.1.3 ART:

 A separate coach is given for OHE in ART.  CL assembly with different sizes are kept in the ART  One no. temporary mast is kept in the ART.  One no. ladder trolley is also kept in the ART.  All the required Tools & Equipment are available as per the list and are neatly stacked in the racks available in the ART coach.  LS wire and Catenary wire ending clamps to be painted with different colours for easy identification. 18.1.4 ART(Engineering items): a. Two Trackmen only available. No supervisor is posted for monitoring Engineering materials. Staff to be posted as per yard stick. b. Gauge-Cum-Level is not calibrated. c. Steel tapes of 30m & 5m are being used which is not DRM/PGT permitted.(Para 279(2)(e) of IRPWM). PCEE/SR d. Detonators-40Nos Mfd is 04/2014. Expiring in 09/2019. Needs to be replaced. e. New rails of 20 Nos are provided against 40Nos, in that 10 rails are without rail holes. The purpose of providing rails is defeated & deficient rails to be recouped. Permitted speed is not stencilled/painted on any wagon (3 Nos). 18.1.5 ART/SRR - MECHANICAL a Standby traversing jack not available. b Locally manufactured towering equipment by GOC shop is available and suitable for empty wagons only. Original towing equipment is not available. c Proper rack system in ART Mechanical tool van is required to be developed for keeping tools and equipments. d Crimping tool was not available. e ART, SPART AND 140 T CRANE equipment is available as per railway board guide lines, and found working. DRM/PGT f Asst Scale officers inspection is not being done for SPART which PCME/SR supposed to be done quarterly once. g Refilling dates are not available on the DA & Oxygen gas Cylinders. h No induction dates are available on the Linen items such as Bed sheets. Woolen blankets, pillow covers and pillows. It is found that June 2013.. Bed sheets are in use even though its codal life is one year. All they are linenen items are to be washed periodically and need to be changed timely. A register is suggested for maintain all these linen items duly noting down all the data of manufacturing with induction date, last washed dates etc., for better maintenance. 18.1.6 SPART - S&T

a Current Mobile signal strength of all telecom operators to be available. b The following telecom equipments are not available:- c Push button Auto Telephone with Tone/Pulse switching facility – 3 Nos. instead of 4 Nos. d Walkie-Talkie sets (2/5 watts – VHF) with 100% spare batteries – 10 Nos. instead of 30 Nos. e Battery chargers for the above Walkie-Talkie sets(two position charger with rapid charging) – 10 Nos. instead of 30 Nos. f Jointing Kit & material for cables – Not available. DRM/PGT PCSTE/SR g Tape Recorder (Cassette type) – Not available

h Control Way station equipment DTMF type 2 wire & 4 wire with Amplispeaker telephone telephonic and suitable NI-Cd cells – Not Available. i Cellular Phone – 2 Nos. instead of 4 Nos. j Satellite Phone – Not Available. k FAX machine (Plain paper) – Not Available. l Auto Dialling System from Emergency Socket (Only Way Station Emergency Control Telephone) – Not Available. 18.1.7 ART - S&T a In ART, mobile phone SIM for all Telecom operators need to be available. Presently only BSNL SIMs are available. b Current Mobile signal strength of all telelcom operators to be available. DRM/PGT c The following telecom equipments are deficient:- PCSTE/SR d One no. satellite phone available instead of two.

e 2 nos. of Voice Recorders instead of tape recorder. 18.2 SPMRV 18.2.1 SPMRV is located on a smaller loop line taking off from running line at PGT end. Both the ends of the line are provided with Shunt signals only. There is no direct despatch. Starter signals may be provided at both the ends of the line for direct despatch; DRM/PGT Approaching path and High level Platform need to be provided to MRV PCSTE/SR line. PCME/SR 18.2.2 Crimping tool is not available 18.2.3 Trepanning tool is being used for demo but proper safety measures were not followed during cutting. Staff have been counselled on safety measures. 18.3 SRR PF C&W ACTIVITIES 18.3.1 There are 7 PF and Rolling in examination lights are available for rolling DRM/PGT examination for all the trains. PCME/SR 18.3.2 Drainages were not covered with the covering plates at some places in

all PFs.

18.3.3 Arrival and departure timings board is not updated. Board of 1/11/2017 is available .which is to be changed with the latest timings.

18.3.4 RIE lights are required to be upgraded as per RDSO standards at both ends. 18.3.5 The house keeping near Pit Wheel lathe, Mech. stores & IOH shed in very satisfactory. 18.3.6 The Depot is IMS certified in 2019 and valid upto 2022. 18.3.7 Testing of effluent discharge of Bio-Toilet is being carried out at Depot DRM/PGT itself by developing a good Lab. This LAB is catering for SRR and MAQ PCME/SR coaches 18.3.8 During the month of July 2019, 95 Bio tanks effluents were tested and during the month of Aug 2019(13.08.19), 115 tanks effluent. 18.3.9 EOT cranes are not available in IOH shed. At present Jamalpur jacks are being used for lifting of IOH due and other sick coaches.

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(M. RAVIBABU) PRINICPAL CHIEF SAFETY OFFICER

Copy to DRM /PGT for information and necessary action please PCOM/SR, PCME/SR, PCSTE/SR, PCEE/SR, PCE/SR, PCCM & PCMD/SR for information and necessary action please . PCSO for information please.