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EAST COAST RAILWAY WALTAIR DIVISION

No.WTF/5/SWR/VBL Date of issue: Date brought into force:

Ref.Lr.No.2000/Safety (A&R)/19/36 of Rly. Board dt.27.10.05.

STATION WORKING RULES OF BOBBILI STATION PANEL INTERLOCKING (BROAD GAUGE)

NOTE: The Station Working Rules must be read in conjunction with General and Subsidiary Rules, Block Working Manual and Operating Manual. These rules do not in any way supersede any rules in the above rule books.

STATION WORKING RULES DIAGRAM:

i) Station Working Rule Diagram No. :SI/WRD/23020 ALT ‘I’

ii) CSTE/E.Co.Rly/DRG No. : SI/23020, ALT ‘I’

2.0 DESCRIPTION OF STATION:

2.1 a) GENERAL (LOCATION):

i) Name of the Station : BOBBILI ii) Class of Station : ‘B’ iii) Section : Raipur – Vizianagram iv) Double/Single line : Double Line v) Electrified/non : Electrified electrified vi) Guage BG/MG/NG : BG vii) Railway : East Coast Railway viii) Route : ‘D’ Spl ix) Situated at KM : 412.954,{412/39-41(UP),412/40-42(DN)} x) From : Raipur xi) No. of Cabins : Nil (Centrally operated panel)

2.2 BLOCK STATIONS, IBH, IBS ON EITHER SIDE AND THEIR DISTANCE AND OUTLYING SIDINGS:

a) Adjacent block Distance Direction Station Donkinavalasa 11.958 KM Towards VZM end Seetanagaram 11.273 KM Towards Raipur end

b) Provision of IBS : Nil

c) Automatic Signals : Nil

d) DK Stations/ Outlying Sidings : Nil

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2.3 BLOCK SECTION LIMITS ON EITHER SIDE OF THE STATION ON DIFFERENT DIRECTIONS: a) FOR SECTION BOBBILI-DONKINAVALASA:

DN line: The rear block section terminates at facing point No. 30 A UP line: The advance block section commences at UP Advance starter signalNo. 21. b) FOR SECTION BOBBILI-SEETANAGARAM:

DN line: The advance block section commences at DN Advance starter No. 24 UP line: The rear block section terminates at up Facing point No.31A at SNM end of the yard. c) FOR SECTION BOBBILI-SALUR BRANCH LINE:

The Trains work on one train only system.

STATION SECTION:

UP line: The portion of line between Up facing point No.31A at SNM end and Up Advance starter signal No. 21. DN line: The portion of the line between facing point no.30 A at DNV end and the Down Advance starter signal no. 24. STATION LIMIT:

UP line: The portion of the line between Up distant signal and Up advance starter signal No.21. DN line: The portion of the line between Down distant and the Down advance starter signal No. 24. 2.4 GRADIENTS IF ANY

(a) FROM THE CENTRE OF THE STATION BUILDING TOWARDS SALUR:

CHAINAGE DISTANCE GRADE FALLING/ FROM TO RAISING 000.000 M 98.000 M 8.000 M 1 in 700 Raising 98.000 M 444.440 M 46.440 M 1 in 1500 Falling 444.44 M 741.200 M 296.760 M 1 in 5412 Raising 741.300 M Into section - 1 in 2747 Falling

(b) FROM THE CENTRE OF THE STATION BUILDING TOWARDS DONKINAVALASA:

CHAINAGE DISTANCE GRADE FALLING/ RAISING FROM TO 000.000 M 70.000 M 70.000 M 1 in 700 Raising 70.000 M 661.600 M 561.600 M 1 in 400 Falling 661.600 M 850.000 M 188.400 M 1 in 158.5 Falling 850.000 M 1297.970 M 447.970 M 1 in 245 Falling 1297.970 M 1450.000 M 153.000 M Level - 1450.000 M 1800.000 M 350.000 M 1 in 435 Falling 1800.000 M 3625.000 M 1825.000 M 1 in 435 Raising 3625.00 M Into section 286.000 M 1 in 1685 Falling

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CHAINAGE DISTANCE GRADE FALLING/ RAISING FROM TO 000.000 108.780 108.780 1 in 700 Falling 108.780 841.260 833.260 1 in 400 Falling 841.260 945.260 4.000 1 in 400 Falling 942.260 981.260 36.000 1 in 150 Falling 981.260 1492.602 511.342 1 in 160 Falling 1492.602 1708.780 216.178 1 in 500 Falling 1708.780 2307.780 699.000 1 in 355 Falling 2307.780 2459.780 152.000 1 in 362 Raising 2459.780 4510.000 2050.220 1 in 150 Raising 4510.00 Into Section - 1 in 315 Raising

2.5 A)LAYOUT:

a) Number of Running Lines : Four b) Platforms : One High level passenger platform on Line No 1 measuring 560.00 x 8.53M in length One High level passenger platform on Line No 4 measuring 540.00 x 6.1M in length One low level passenger platform of 251.46 x 5.337 M is provided on Salur Bay line. c) Goods Siding/Siding : An Engg. Siding/Traffic loop takes off from line no.4 (Common loop) and extended into shunting neck at Raipur end of the yard and a goods platform of length 146.85 M x 13.4 M is provided at the SNM end of the yard.

B) SIDINGS:

An engineering siding/ Traffic loop takes off from Line No.4 (Common loop) as line no.5 and is isolated by Derailing Switches at both ends. The entrance points and corresponding derailing switches are coupled and operated by Arc levers provided at site at either end of the sides. Hand plunger locks fitted at the entrance points at West end and East end are unlocked by the keys released from RKTs controlled through button no. 39 and 42 respectively from panel. Once the keys are released from the RKT locks Up and DN hole signals and starter signals at the respective end of the line no.4 in their normal position. One Tower car siding taking off from Rt.4 in up direction towards DNV end isolated by DS and controlled by shunt signals no.9 and 20 A track machine siding takes off on VBL-SALR line towards VBL end of length 300M and is isolated by a derailing switch. The point is operated by the key released from RKT IN SM’s OFFICE. A control No. 46 is provided when the key is ÏN” RKT , a green light is shown and when the key is OUT a red light glows. Whenever the SM intends to operate the track machine siding he shall press the control No. 46 to extract the key from RKT. The key will be taken by the TPM to the siding and insert in the HPl, unlock and operate the point. After the shunting operation is over, the siding point is made normal and the key is taken back to SMs office. As the key is inserted is in the key the control is made normal.

2.5.1 RUNNING LINES DIRECTION OF MOVEMENT &HOLDING CAPACITY:

Running Line CSL Line No.1 (Common Loop) 754.00 M Line No.2 (Dn Main) 789.00 M Line No.3 (Up Main) 767.00 M Line No. 4 (Common Loop) 720.00 M

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DIRECTION OF MOVEMENT:

The trains coming from Raipur and proceeding towards VZM are UP trains. The trains coming from VZM and proceeding towards Raipur are DN Trains.

2.5.2 NON RUNNING LINES AND THEIR CAPACITY:

Non Running Line CSL Engg.Sidng/ Traffic Loop 599.63 M Bay Line 251.597 M Tower car siding 46M Track machine siding 300M

2.5.3 ANY SPECIAL FEATURES IN THE LAYOUT:

A branch line of 16.9 KM length to Salur terminal takes off from VBL.

2.6 The following are the details of six manned level crossing gates connected with magneto telephone communication with this station in either end.

Between Sl. LC Gate No. with stations with Type Normal Whether Provision of No Classification and Location km. position Interlocked telephone . Department 1 RV 300 “C” class 413/15-17, LB Closed to Non- Engg. 413/19-18 road interlocked Provided Traffic 2 RV 301 “C” class 409/2-3, LB Closed to Non- Engg. road interlocked Provided Traffic 3 RV 303 “C” Class 410/29-31 LB open to Interlocked Engg. 410/30-32 road Provided traffic 4 RV 305”B”class 413/15-17 LB Open to Traffic 413/16-18 road Interlocked provided traffic 5 RV 307 “C” class 414/29-31 LB Closed to Non- Engg. 414/30-32 road interlocked Provided traffic 6 RV 308 “C” class 417/1-3 LB Closed to Non- Engg. 417/2-4 road interlocked Provided traffic 7 RV 309 “C” class 417/1-3 LB Closed to Non- Engg. 417/2-4 road interlocked Provided traffic

Detailed working procedure of the level crossing gate is given in Appendix- ‘A’.

3.0 SYSTEM AND MEANS OF WORKING: a) Trains are worked under Absolute Block System in accordance with GR 8.01(1)(a)(c), 8.01(2)(b), 8.03(2)(b)(ii), 14.01 to 14.08, 14.10, 14.12, 14.13 and BWM Chapter-IV Part-II in either direction., between VBL-SNM and VBL-DNV

b) Trains between VBL-SALR branch line are worked under one train only system vide GR 13.01, 13.02, 13.03 and 13.04 and corresponding SRs thereto.

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3.1 b)BLOCK INSTRUMENTS:

SGE Type Lock and block instruments are provided in the SS/SM's Office for Section VBL-SNM and VBL-DNV. The SS/SM on duty shall operate the block instruments and maintain the Train Signal Register and other relevant records. Taking off the last stop signal is the authority for the driver to proceed in to the block section vides GR 14.06(a) The Block Instruments are non-cooperative type Double locking arrangements should be adopted in which one key shall be retained in personnel custody of SS/SM on duty and the other key will be held by ESM on duty.

4.0 SYSTEM OF SIGANLLING AND INTERLOCKING:

4.1 a) Standard of interlocking: Standard III

b) Type of signaling: MACLS

c) Operation of signals and points A small operating mimic indication panel installed in the Station Master’s Office parallel to the track corresponding to the layout in each direction has miniature thumb switches for operation of points, signals and other controls such as Emergency crank handle control and siding control etc., and the entire installation is operated by Electric power., and the entire installation is operated by Electric power. Station Master on duty is the only authorised person to operate the panel. The panel is provided with Station Master’s lock-up key to avoid unauthorised operation. The panel can be locked either in operated position or in normal position. The key of the panel must be in the personal custody of Station Master on duty. All running line points are operated by electric point machine which have got in-built arrangement and detection. Siding points are operated by HP levers provided at site and interlocked with the system through RKT instrument. For emergency operation of the electric point machines, crank handles are provided which are interlocked with system. (Details are given in Appendix-‘B’).

d) TRACK CIRCUITS:

Both UP and DN Main lines and DN loop are provided with Berthing Track circuits as, UP main line: UMT 1, UMT2, UMT3 DN main line: DMT 1, DMT 2, DMT 3 Common loop: L1T1, L1 T2 & L1 T3. Common loop: L4T1, L4T2, and L4T3. Point zones are also provided with track circuits as 30AT, 30BT, 34AT. 34BT, 36AT, 36BT, 40AT, 40BT.38AT, 38BT, 44T, 35BT, 35AT, 37AT, 37BT, 39T, 33AT, 33BT, 31 AT, 31 BT and 11T. 1AT and 2AT are the approach track circuits for UP and DN calling on signals respectively. UP Block release track circuits as 1T, 1T1 - DN Block release track circuits as 2T, 2T1 UP Advance starter approach and replacement track circuits as 21AT & 21T respectively. DN Advance starter approach and replacement track circuits as 24AT &24T respectively.

The demarcation of track circuit portion is indicated on operating cum indication panel. Only when any running line is clear and initiated a white strip of lights illuminated on the panel throughout the line so initiated. However when running line occupied by any vehicle/Train a RED strip of lights illuminate throughout the berthing line till such time it is cleared.

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FAILURE OF TRACK CIRCUITS:

In the event of failure of track circuits before permitting any movement on such track circuited portion SS/SM on duty shall ensure that portion of track is clear by sending TPM/TP on duty or shall personally verify when feasible. In the event when TPM is sent to this effect the clearance shall be ensured from the TPM supported by private number.

a) All running line points are Motor operated by Electric Point Machines which have got in built locking and detection arrangement.

b) For emergency operation of Electric Point Machines, Crank Handles are provided and are interlocked with the system.

e) CRANK HANDLE ACCESSIBILITY KEYS ARE AVAILABLE AT CRANK HANDLE LOCATION PROVIDED AT EITHER ENDS OF THE YARD.

When any Motor point has failed to operate from panel, it is inevitable to operate by means of crank handle. To achieve this, these Crank handles accessibility keys are provided at the respective ends in the available gate lodges near to points zones for manual setting with a telephone facility. The crank handles accessible keys at the respective ends of the yard in the available in crank handle goomties at either end of the yard are released by the operation of control push button by the on duty SS/SM. Refer to Appendix 'B' regarding setting of points by crank handle. f) CALLING ‘ON’ SIGNALS:

Miniature Calling ‘ON’ signals are provided below the Up and Down Home signals in terms of GR 3.13(6)(b).

Calling ‘ON’ signal is taken ‘OFF’ for reception of train when the HOME Signal above it cannot be taken ‘OFF’ due to failure or for any other reason or for admission of train on to a Blocked line.

[Details of signalling and interlocking given in Appendix ‘B’]

g) INTERLOCKING WITH THE SIGNALS:

i) All running line point in the yard are motor operated and fitted with facing point locks in the point machine and all are electrically detected by the relevant, Home Signals and Starters.

ii) Advanced starters are interlocked with respective block instrument in ‘Train going to’ position.

iii) Home signals are interlocked with respective Block instruments. The Block instruments cannot be made normal unless the respective Home Signal is in normal position.

iv) In case of emergency, signals once taken ‘OFF’ for a train can be put back to ‘ON’ even though the panel is in locked condition, but route cannot be altered without complying the due process of emergency cancellation.

4.2 CUSTODY OF RELAY ROOM KEY AND PROCEDURE FOR ITS HANDING OVER AND TAKING OVER BETWEEN STATION MASTER AND S&T MAINTENANCE STAFF:

Relay room is provided with two independent locks, the key of one lock shall be in the custody of Station Master on duty and the key of other lock shall be in the custody of S&T maintainer. In the event of necessity such as for attending failure or regular maintenance, on being requisitioned by S&T Maintainer, SM shall handover the key to the Maintainer. On completion of the work, maintainer shall lock the relay room and shall return the key to SM. The particulars of such transaction shall be

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entered by the SM on duty in the Relay room Key Register vide OM 1.14.

4.3 (A) POWER SUPPLY:

i) CLS Auto Change Over panel with rotary change over switch is provided in the SM’s room with the three power supplies viz UP AT, DN AT and local power supply for changing the switch to the required supply position. Luminous indicator’s are provided above the circuit breaker for each supply to indicate the availability of the supplies.

ii) Normally the rotary switch will be kept towards UP AT or DN AT position. Whenever the power block is to be given on the line, the on duty SM must ascertain the power is available on the other AT e.g if power block is to be given on the UP line, DN AT must be available and vice versa.

iii) During the non-availability of both the AT supplies SM on duty shall keep the rotary change over switch towards the local supply to feed available local supply to the Installation.

iv) In case of failure of one of the AT supply without any power block, on duty SM has to check whether the Miniature Circuit Breaker has tripped. (Three Miniature Circuit Breakers are provided in the changeover switch board, one for each supply and their normal position is UP and when tripped, it goes to DN).

v) In case of failure of both AT supplies, the local supplies shall be utilized by operating the switch. If the Miniature Circuit Breaker is tripping, even after resetting, no attempts shall be made to hold it by any other means and a message shall be given to the AEE/GEN and CTFO/GEN for prompt rectification.

vi) For IPS system that provides power supply/back up to the signaling system of PI.

vii) There is a remote monitoring ASM box provided at the station to monitor the health of IPS.

(B) REMOTE MONITORING ASM BOX: Remote monitoring ASM box gives alarm to the ASM for the following fault conditions:- a) 50% DOD (Depth of Discharge) of Battery. In this condition Audio/Visual alarm comes which can be acknowledged with audio cut off.

b) 60% DOD (Depth of Discharge), which warns for emergency. The Alarm for this condition is same as for condition 1.

c) 70% DOD (Depth of Discharge), which signals system, shut down. In this condition Signal feed cut off and all DC-DC converters continue working. Audio alarm will continue till power supply restored.

d) Any of the Module fails, which calls for “Call S&T”.

e) Whenever there is a failure of power supply in one AT, the SM shall take prompt action to inform to all concerned for the rectification. The SM himself, during his daily checks, shall test the availability of power supply on both AT’s and make an entry in station diary duly initiating action for rectification of failure, if any.

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5.0 TELECOMMUNICATIONS:

i) Telephone attached to SGE Type lock and block instrument connected to the adjacent stations

ii) Magneto phones are provided between Station and L.C.gates RV-300, RV-301, RV303, RV-305, RV-307, RV-308, RV-309.

iii) Magneto Phones are provided for IB sections VBL-DNV and VBL-SNM.

iv) Railway Auto Tele phone

v) BSNL Telephone

vi) The station is connected to VZM-SPRD train control phone

vii) The Station is connected to VSKP-RGDA Dy.Train control phone

viii) Magneto phone is provided between station and crank handle goomties/ locations at either end of the yard.

ix) VHF

x) Magneto phone with booking office.

(xi) Provision of Traction power control and traction loco control of section of VZM- SPRD .

5.1 ACTION IN THE EVENT OF FAILURE OF TELEPHONE COMMUNICATIONS:

In event of suspension/failure of SGE type lock and block instruments for sections

VBL-SNM or VBL-DNV the SS/SM on duty shall endorse.

Block Instrument suspended at------for------(cause) in the train signal register and draw a RED line below the entry. When the Block instrument is resumed, the SS/SM on duty will make suitable endorsement showing the time when the normal working is restored and thereafter will maintain the Train Signal Register as usual.

5.2 In the event of failure / suspension of SGE type double line lock and Block instruments, line clear must be obtained on Block/ Telephone or magneto phones exchanging identification number and supported by a private number as per the provisions of S R 6.02.06 (f)(a). 5.3 In the event of failure/suspension of SGE type double line lock and block instrument, Block Telephone and magneto telephone, line clear must be obtained on Railway Auto phone on BSNL phone by exchanging identification number and supported by private number vide SR 6.02.06 (i) (b)

5.4 In the event of failure/suspension of SGE double line lock and block instruments, Block Tele Phone, Magneto Phone, Railway Auto phone BSNL phone, line clear must be obtained on control telephone vide SR G.02.06[1][c].

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6.02.06[1] [d].

5.6 In the event of total failure of communications train shall be worked in terms of SR 6.02.03.

5.7 In the event of failure of telephone communication between SS/SM's office and L.C. Gate at KM {413/41-43(UP), 413/42-44(DN)} and / or KM{413/15-17 (UP), 413/16-18 (DN)}, SS/SM shall advise the gate man about the description of the train direction of the train etc, through a memo advising to clear the road traffic close and lock the gate and transmit the gate key.

Such memo shall be sent in duplicate to the gateman. Gate man shall retain one copy and send back the other copy to SS/SM with signature thereon.

5.8 In the event of failure of telephonic communication between SS/SM and LC gate at KM {414/15-17(UP), 414/16-18(DN)} and {410/29-31(UP), 410/30-32(DN)}, the procedure given in appendix-A shall be followed.

6.0 SYSTEM OF TRAIN WORKING:

Movement of trains is regulated by the Section Controller on duty whose orders must be carried out provided they do not in any way contravene any G&SR, BWM, OM and SWR and any other safe working principles. In the event of suspension of control working the SM onduty shall work independently in conjunction with the Station Master’s of the adjacent block stations and shall be responsible for reception/dispatch of trains. He shall ensure that preference is given to important trains without causing undue detention which occurs to other trains vide OM 2.14 & 2.24(a).

6.1 DUTIES OF TRAIN WORKING STAFF:

The duties of train working staff are mentioned in details in Appendix ‘D’

6.1.1 TRAIN WORKING STAFFCOMPLIMENT OF STAFF IN EACH SHIFT

SS/In charge 1 SM/ASM 1 TPM 1 Gate man 1

Note: Staff deployed at the station shall follow the rosters issued by DPO/WAT from time to time. The duties of operating staff at the Station are incorporated in Appendix ‘D’ in the SWR.

6.1.2 RESPONSIBILITY FOR ASCERTAINING CLEARANCE OF THE LINES AND ZONES OF RESPONSIBILITY:

a) The Station Master on duty is responsible to nominate a clear line which is clear of all obstructions from the Home Signal to the Starter Signal inclusive of adequate distance beyond it for admission of trains vide GR 3.40(1)(b), 3.40(3)(b).

b) The clearance of the running line for the reception of trains is to be verified by the Station Master on duty by verifying luminous indications provided on the panel board vide SR 3.69.03(c)

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6.1.3 ASSURANCE OF STAFF IN THE ASSURANCE REGISTER:

CONDITIONS FOR GRANTING LINE CLEAR:

a) The trains are worked under Absolute block system with single line working and MACLS vide GR 7.01(1)(a) & 8.01

b) The conditions laid in GR. 8.01(1)(a) & (c), 8.01(2)(b), GR 8.03(2)(a)(b) &(ii), GR 14.10 & BWM Ch-IV Part-II must be complied with before the line is considered clear and line clear is granted to the block station in rear for a train by the SM on duty.

c) The whole of the last preceding train has arrived complete.

d) For UP trains line is clear upto facing point 31A and LC gates RV-300 and 301 are closed for road traffic.

e) For DN trains line is clear upto facing point 30A and LC gates RV-307,308 and 309 are closed for road traffic.

6.2.1 ANY SPECIAL CONDITIONS TO BE OBSERVED WHILE RECEIVING OR DESPATCHING A TRAIN:

Special Restrictions: Engine should be in leading condition while performing shunting beyond advanced starter towards SNM end and DNV end.

Special instructions: NIL

6.2.1.1 SETTING OF POINTS AGAINST BLOCKED LINE:

When a running line is blocked by a train stabled load, wagon, Vehicle or by a train which is to cross or give precedence to another or immediately after the arrival of the train at the station etc, the points. In rear should be immediately set against the blocked line except when shunting or any other movement is required to be done immediately in that direction, on that line vide GR3.38(2). Lever / block collars placed on the concerned lever / button of the blocked line vide SR 5.04.01 and SR 3.51.06 shall be followed.

6.2.1.2 RECEPTION OF TRAIN ON BLOCKED LINE:

Under unavoidable circumstances, whenever trains are to be admitted on an obstructed line, it is necessary that the trains are piloted ‘IN’ on a written authority given by the Station Master on duty and delivered by a competent Railway servant to the driver of the train or by taking ‘OFF’ of calling ‘ON’ signal and the rules laid down in GR 5.09 and SRs 5.09.01 and GR 3.69 shall be followed.

6.2.1.3 RECEPTION OF TRAIN ON NON-SIGNALLED LINE:

Reception of trains on a non signaled line is governed by GR 5.10 and SR 5.10.01.

6.2.1.4 DESPATCH OF TRAIN FROM NON-SIGNALLED LINE:

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Despatch of trains from non-signaled line is governed by GR.5.11 and SR 5.11.1

6.2.1.5 DESPATCH OF TRAIN FROM LINE PROVIDED WITH COMMON STARTER SIGNAL:

To dispatch a train from common loop GR 5.12 and SR 5.12.1 shall be observed.

6.3 CONDITIONS FOR TAKING ‘OFF’ APPROACH SIGNALS:

For taking ‘OFF’ Home signal the conditions vide GR 3.40 (1)(a), 3.40 (2)(a), 3.40(3)(b) and relevant SRs there to.

ADEQUATE DISTANCE FOR RECEPTION OF TRAINS LINE NO. UP TRAINS DN TRAINS FROM TO FROM TO Line No1. UP Starter Key control DN Starter End of Sand hump or (Common signal No HPL point No signal No DN Advanced starter loop) 13. 32 Normal 12. signal No 24. Line No 2. - - DN Starter DN Advanced starter (DN Main) siqnal No signal No 24. 22. Line No 3. UP Starter UP Advanced (UP Main) signal No Starter signal 15. No 21 Line No 4. UP Starter End of Sand DN Starter end of sand hump or (Common signal No 9. hump or UP signal No DN Advanced Starter Loop) Advanced 16. signal No.24 Starter signal No 21.

6.3.1 RESPONSIBILITY OF STATION MASTER FOR RESTORATION OF SIGNALS TO ‘ON’:

SS/SM shall ensure that the signal is gone back to 'ON' after passage of a train as per GR 3.36 [2][b].

UP& DN Home, Starters, Advance Starters signals will go back ON position after occupation of particular track circuits. SS/SM on duty shall send TRAIN OUT OF BLOCK SECTION report to the station in rear in terms of GR 14.01 and SR 4.17

6.4 a) SIMULTANEOUS RECEPTION/DESPATCH, CROSSING AND PRECEDENCE OF TRAINS:

Reception of an Up train on And Reception of another DN train on line common loop line no. 1 No. 4 or dispatch of another Up train from line No. 3 or 4 (common loop) Reception of a DN train on And Dispatch of another DN train from line Common loop(Line no.1) No 2 or 4 (common loop) or Reception of an Up train on line no.4 or 3 Reception of a DN train on And Dispatch of another DN train from line line no.4 (Common loop) no. 1 (Common loop) or from line no.2 (DN Main) Reception of an UP train on And Dispatch of another UP train from line line no.4 (Common loop) no. 3 and Reception of DN trains on line no.1 or 2 (DN Main)

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b) Crossing of trains:

Being a double line section crossing of trains does not arise at this station.

6.5 COMPLETE ARRIVAL OF TRAINS:

A FOR STOPPING TRAINS:

Complete arrival of the train can be ensured by the last vehicle check device inducted on panel. However whenever LVCD failed or not provided for one or the other reasons the SS/SM on duty shall ensure complete arrival of train by getting physically verified by the traffic gateman at L.C.Gate at KM {410/29- 31(UP), 410/30-32(DN)} for the trains coming from SNM and at LC Gate at KM {413/15-17(UP), 413/16-18(DN)} for the trains coming from DNV and confirmed toSS/SM on duty supported by private number vide SR-4.17.01 [c][iv]. In the event of view of the train is obstructed tothe gateman SS/SM on duty shall send train complete arrival register on form T/1410 vide G & SR 4.17 to the Guard and get assurance to this effect.

B FOR THROUGH TRAINS:

The SM on duty at station shall observe that the last vehicle of every train passing through his stations is provided with a train board or tail lamp or such other device in accordance with the provisions of the GR 4.16 and SR thereto.

6.6 DISPATCH OF TRAINS:

a) Despatch of trains is governed by provision of GR 3.42 and SR 3.42.03 and 3.42.04 and other relevant provisions on the subject in G&SR and SWR shall be followed.

b) The Station Master on duty after obtaining line clear for the concerned train shall first ensure that the shunting authority memo issued for shunting on the lines not isolated from the line on which the train is intended to be despatched in his possession. Thereafter, he shall first operate the concerned point switches after making certain that the point zone tracks of the crossovers are clear and (also the line from starter to advanced starter is clear) shall take off the departure signals. c) The SM on duty after verifying that the train has passed past the advanced starter (both physically and through panel indications) shall restore the departure signals and the points to their normal position and send the train entering block section signal vide BWM 2.07(5)(b).

6.7 TRAINS RUNNING THROUGH:

i) In addition to procedure detailed in paras 'Reception and Dispatch' of trains, rules laid down in GR 4.17, 4.42, 3.36, 3.42 with relevant SRs shall be followed. ii) Reception and dispatch signals shall be taken "OFF" for a through train as per the sequence given below vide SR 3.42.02(a)(iv), SR 3.42.03 and SR 3.42.04. iii) In every case in which trains are permitted to run through on non-isolated line, all shunting shall be stopped and no vehicle unattached to an engine or not properly secured in accordance with rule GR 5.23 may be kept standing on a connected line which is not isolated from through line. iv) The SS/SM shall see that the last vehicle of every train passing through [A.K.BEHERA] [CH.B.SRINIVAS] [K.V.S.R.K KISHORE] DSTE/RE/BBS DSTE/WAT Sr.DOM(M)/WAT SWR OF BOBBILI [VBL] Page 13 of 19

his station is provided with a tail board or a tail lamp or such other device in accordance with the provision of the GR 4.16 and SR 4.17.01 (a), v) PROCEDURAL ORDER FOR WORKING OF TRAINS BETWEEN VBL- SALR a) The trains shall work between VBL-SALR under one train only system vide GR 13.01, 13.03 and SRs thereto. SS/SM/VBL shall not allow any train after the train has left VBL to SALR till returned back to VBL except to assist crippled train. b) The authority to proceed mentioned in SR 13.04.03 shall be a manscript authority as per the proforma given below and shall be issued to the driver of the train by SM/VBL under clear signature from the driver of the train. There shall be serially numbered.

PROFORMA (Authority to proceed under one trains system only)

Station. Bobbili. No:

(Authority to proceed under one train system only)

From To Return To

Signature of the Driver Signature of SS/SM

iii) The authority to proceed as mentioned above shall be prepared in duplicate and one copy handed over to the driver and record copy to be retained by SS/SM/VBL. The driver on return to VBL shall handover the authority to proceed to SS/SM/VBL. SS/SM/VBL shall collect the authority to proceed from the driver and shall cancel and paste to the record foil. iv) Procedure in case of accident or disablement between VBL-SALR: Procedure laid in GR Book & SR thereto shall be followed and the following special instruction by the driver to be observed. The driver of the Rail bus shall advise all the passengers to detrain, shall apply brakes tightly and place skids on the rails track falling gradient and/or shall to thew chains towards falling gradient.

6.8 WORKING IN CASE OF FAILURE:

a) FAILURE OF TRACK CIRCUITS

In the event of failure of track circuits, SM on duty shall ensure clearance of track circuited portion by sending TPM / TP to check before allowing movement of a train

b) FAILURE OF HOME SIGNAL:

In the event of Home Signal becoming defective the station master shall advise the station in rear to issue authority on form NoT-369(1) vide SR 3.69.02.

If the station in rear is not advised train shall be admitted on the authority of T-369(3b) issued at the foot of the home signal observing the conditions vide SR 3.69.03

c) FAILURE OF POINTS:

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In the event of failure of points SM on duty shall observe GR 3.77 and relevant SRs

d) FAILURE OF SIGNALS

In the event of failure of approach stop signals GR 3.69 & relevant SRs shall be observed. In the event of failure of departure stop signals GR 3.70 & SRs thereto shall be followed.

e) FAILURE OF AXLE COUNTERS/AXLE COUNTER BLOCK:

Not applicable.

f) RECEPTION OF TRAINS ON OBSTRUCTED LINE/NON SIGNALLED LINE:

GR 5.10 and relevant SRs to be followed.

6.9 PROVISIONS FOR WORKING OF MOTOR TROLLIES / MATERIAL TROLLIES:

a) Motor trollies shall be worked as per GR 15.25 and SR thereto. b) Material lorries/Trollies/Lorries are to be run in track circuited area shall be worked vide SR 15.20.02. c) Material lorries shall work as per GR 15.27 and SR’s thereto.

7. BLOCKING OF LINE:

a) Whenever a running line is blocked by a train or a vehicle the SM on duty shall enter a clear remark in RED ink immediately in the TSR indicating time and number of running line on which vehicles are stabled or blocked. A record there-off should be made in the station dairy also vide SR 5.25.01 (a)

b) Use of Slide Collars / Lever Collars:-

SS/SM on duty shall place remainder collar on Home Signal buttons in the event of a running line is blocked vide Sr 3.36.03(b)

c) Loading and Unloading of Vehicles on Running Lines:-

Loading and Unloading of vehicles on running lines is prohibited unless permitted by Sr.DOM vide SR 5.19.01.

d) Securing of Vehicles:

The rules laid down in GR 5.23, SR 5.23.07 and OM 7.08 shall be followed.

e) Detaching of Vehicles on Running Lines:

Detaching of vehicles on running lines is normally prohibited. Whenever any vehicles is detached on running stock shall be placed opposite to the SM’s office as far as possible and shall be properly secured vide SR 5.23.01.

8.0 SHUNTING:

8.1 GENERAL PRECAUTIONS :

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i) The rules laid down in GR 3.46, 3.52 to 3.56, 5.13 to 5.23, 8.05(2) (3), 8.06 and 8.14, 8.15 (c) with relevant SRs and OM 7.01, 7.07 and 7.08 shall be observed. All shunt movements shall be supervised by Guard/SS/SM, points man on duty vide SR 5.13.03 as the case may be.

In the event of any non-signaled movement has taken place, the SS/SM on duty shall ensure physical verification of the clearance of the crossover points.

ii) CUSTODY OF KEYS AND PAD LOCKS DURING SUCH MOVEMENT:

The key of the pad locks of such points shall be in the personal custody of the operating official vested with this responsibility till such time movements are completed The operating official vested with the responsibility of supervising the Non-signaled movement of the engine/train/vehicle must return the key along with pad locks to the SS/SM on duty, after completion of the said movement or alternatively when such a move is cancelled.

iii) AUTHORITY FOR SHUNTING OPERATIONS:

The SS/SM on duty shall issue written shunting authority on form T/806 to the Driver through guard of the train when the non signalled shunting is resorted to. This memo shall be withdrawn whenever shunting is to be suspended for reception and dispatch of train if the line on which shunting is performed is not isolated. After shunting is completed, the order shall be collected from the Driver cancelled and pasted with the record foil as per SR 5.13.02.

NOTE: Points both facing and trailing are to be clamped and padlocked for all non-signaled movements. Further it must be ensured that the Entrance and Exit track circuit are clear as also the intervening track of the cross over is clear of any obstruction end certified so by the operating official (who is responsible for shunting supervision) before the SS/SMon Duty resumes normal working either for reception or dispatch of trains in to the station yard or through the station yard. iv) NON-SIGNALLED MOVEMENTS:

All signalled movements in the yard either for a train or for an engine with, or without vehicles shall be from one stop signal to the next stop signal or stop board and no half way movements are permitted and if such movements are unavoidable it should be considered as non-signaled move and precautionary measures should be taken such as clamping and pad locking of points on the route both interlocked and non-interlocked points inducing derailing switches according to SR 5.3.05 and 5.14.03.

8.2 SHUNTING IN THE FACE OF AN APPROACHING TRAIN:

Shunting in the face of an approaching train is prohibited vide GR 8.09.

8.3 PROHIBITION OF SHUNTING - SPECIAL FEATURES:

a) Shunting in the face of an approaching train is governed vide SR 8.09.02(b)(i).

b) Hand shunting is prohibited vide GR 5.20.

c) Fly shunting is prohibited vide SR 5.21.01(c).

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d) Engine should be in leading condition while towards falling gradient performing shunting beyond advanced starter towards SNM end and DNV end.

8.4 SHUNTING ON SINGLE LINE:

Not Applicable.

8.5 SHUNTING ON DOUBLE LINE:

i) When the line clear has been given no shunting shall be permitted in the block section in rear Vide GR 8.06 (1).

ii) Shunting or obstruction for any other purpose shall not be permitted in the block section in rear unless it is clear and is blocked back Vide GR 8.06(2) and BWM5.15[l][b].

iii) Shunting or obstruction for any other purpose shall not be permitted in the block section in advance unless it is clear and is blocked forward Vide GR

8.6 SHUNTING IN THE SIDING TAKING OFF FROM STATION YARD / GOODS SHED:

The shunting in the siding shall be authorized by the issue of T/806 vide SR 5.13.02. Since movement is Non-signalled and clamping and padlocking of facing and trailing points shall be resorted to. The relevant provision of GR 5.14 and SRs there to shall be meticulously followed.

9. ABNORMAL CONDITIONS:

a) RULES TO BE OBSERVED IN THE EVENT OF ABNORMAL CONDITIONS.

i) During partial interruption of communication between two adjacent block stations, the trains are observing SR 6.02.06.

ii) In the event of occupation of block section due to accident or obstruction the authority for the train to work upto obstruction as and when required is T/A-602 &SR 6.02.05 shall be observed.

iii) In the event of trains delayed in the block section GR 6.04 and relevant SRs shall be followed.

iv) Failure/ passing of Intermediate block stop signal at ON position: Not applicable.

v) Failure of Axle Counter Block/BPAC : Not applicable.

vi) Failure of MTRC: Not applicable.

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COUNTERS AND INTERLOCKING.

i) In the event of failure of points, signals, track circuits/axle counters and interlocking the SM on duty shall advice the concerned Maintainer through a memo and after rectification shall obtain memo to his effect. SR 3.51.04 and SR 3.77.01 shall be followed.

ii) The entries in the failure register to be done with message to the section controller.

c) PROCEDURE FOR EMERGENCY OPERATION OF POINTS BY CRANK HANDLE: Crank handle accessible key is inter locked with the signaling and inter locking system at this station and the crank handle key which is normally locked up in the RKT instrument in the goomties/crank handle locations at the both End of the yards can be taken out when the signals on the connected route are in normal position and the route is not locked for any reason. Even when the route is locked the crank handle key can be extracted from the RKT through emergency operation by pressing the concerned crank handle button along with group Trans button concurrently. When this operation is resorted, the crank handle 'Key in' indication(white) and locked indication (Red) both start flashing on panel.

After 120 Seconds of flashing the locked indication (Red) disappears. Similarly such red indication appears at the crank handle location at site near corresponding RKT and then the crank handle accessible key can be taken out from the RKT at site, After key is extracted at site from the RKT the key in indication (white) on panel. board will extinguish.

After completion of work, crank handle key shall be restored to RKT which will be indicated by flashing key in (white) indication on panel board, which comes steady only after pressing of concerned crank handle button along with group release button concurrently.

9.1 TOTAL FAILURE OF COMMUNICATIONS:

In the event of single line working on a double line section during total failure of communication the provisions laid down in SR 6.02.02 shall be followed.

During the total failure of communications on double line trains shall be worked in accordance with the provision of SR 6.02.03.

9.2 TEMPORARY SINGLE LINE WORKING ON DOUBLE LINE SECTION:

Temporary single line working on a Double line section

i) In the event of single line working being introduced when communications are available the provisions laid down in SR 6.02.01 shall be followed.

ii) During partial interruption of communication the procedure detailed in SR 6.02.06 shall be followed

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9.3 DESPATCH OF TRAINS UNDER AUTHORITY TO PROCEED WITHOUT LINE CLEAR OR TO ASSIST THE CRIPPLED TRAINS:

i) In the event of total failure of communications trains shall run on the authority to proceed without line clear in terms of SR 6.02.04.

ii) In the event of necessity to send a train to assist the crippled train SR 6.02.05 shall be followed.

10. VISIBILITY TEST OBJECT:

The lights of UP starter signal No.13 of line No -1 and DN starter signal No.12 of 1st loop line are earmarked to serve as visibility test object during day and night vide GR 3.61(2)(b)(iii).

11. ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT:

The detailed list of essential equipment to be kept readily available for use at the station is mentioned in Appendix-E of the SWR.

12. FOG SIGNAL MEN NOMINATED TO BE CALLED IN CASE OF FOG:

i) During thick/foggy or tempestuous weather when the visibility of signals impaired the SM on duty shall comply GR 3.61 and relevant SRs thereto in order to indicate to the drivers of approach trains, the locality of a signal. Fog signalman shall be a regular employee of the Railway. Substitute/casual labour shall not be utilised as Fog Signalmen vide SR 3.61.01(i).

ii) SM shall explain the rules to work in the event of fog to the Fog Signalmen nominated and their signatures to be obtained in Station Detonator Register on Form No. OP/T 124 vide SR 3.61.01(m).

iii) Positions of stock of detonators/use/testing etc. are maintained in terms of GR 3.64 and SRs thereto.

iv) Life span of detonators is 7 yrs from the date of manufacture.

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APPENDICES:

Appendix ‘A’ Working of level Crossing gates.

Appendix ‘B’ System of signalling and interlocking and communication arrangements at the station.

Appendix ‘C’ Anti Collision Device (RakshaKavach).

Appendix ‘D’ Duties of Train Passing Staff and Staff in each shift.

Appendix ‘E’ List of Essential equipment provided at the Station.

Appendix ‘F’ Rules for Working of DK stations, halts, IBH, IBS and outlying sidings.

Appendix ‘G’ Rules for working of trains in electrified sections.

CERTIFICATE

NOTHING IN THESE RULES SHALL BE READ AS CANCELLING, AMENDING OR MODIFYING ANY GENERAL AND SUBSIDIARY RULES, BLOCK WORKING MANUAL RULES AND OPERATING MANUAL. THESE RULES CANCEL ALL PREVIOUS STATION WORKING RULES.

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. APPENDIX ‘A’ TO STATION WORKING RULES OF BOBBILI STATION

WORKING RULES FOR ‘A’ Spl CLASS INTERLOCKED GATE AT KM {413/41-43(UP), 413/42-44(DN)} BETWEEN VBL-DNV.

These instructions should be read together with provisions in General & Subsidiary Rules. Railways shall ensure that all Safety requirements are covered while modifying these instructions based on local conditions and requirements.

Following General Instructions are meant for all types of Manned Level Crossing Gates. Specific Instructions for working of different types of Level Crossing Gates are attached as Annexures.

1. GENERAL:

1.1 DESCRIPTION OF THE LEVEL CROSSING GATE:

Following details shall be maintained at all manned level crossing gates:

1. Number of Level Crossing Gate: RV-306 2. Engineering or Traffic Gate: Traffic Gate 3. Under control of Station Master/Permanent SM/VBL Way Inspector: 4. Location at KM: {413/41-43(UP), 413/42-44(DN)} 5. At Station: 6. In between station VBL-DNV 7. BG/MG/NG BG 8. Single line/Double line/Multiple line Double Line 9. Normal Position: Open to Road Traffic. 10. Interlocked/Non-Interlocked: Interlocked 11. Means of Interlocking Ground Lever Frame and Elect. Key transmitting. 12. Provision of Gate Signal at KMs: UP Line : Nil DN Line : 413/14-15 13. Signaling arrangement: MACLS 14. Means of Communication – Telephone/Bell etc Telephone connected to SS/VBL 15. Width of level crossing gate: 6.2 Mtrs. 16. Type of road{NH/SH/Others]: NH 17. Name of Road R&B 18. Metaled/Non-metaled: Metaled. 19. Approach road: Block Top 20. Width of the road: 7 M 21. Angle of road crossing[In case of the skew - gates]: 22. Road gradient[If any]: Up Line - Level Dn Line – Level 23. Road alignment[Straight/Curve]: 1] North/East Side: Straight. 2] South/West side: Straight 24. Provision of height gauge: Provided 25. Type of Barriers: Two coupled lifting barriers operated by two winches 26. Length of Check rail: 11.50 Mtrs.

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27. Road surface in between L-Xing gate Block ToP 28. Length of Rumble strip/speed breakers: 7 M 29. Road signs: Provided. 30 Speed breaker indication board: Provided. 31. TVU 166077 on 07/2015 32. Censes next due on: July – 2018 33. Demarcation for placement of Detonators Provided 34. No. of Gate men working: 3 35. Nearest Railway Medical Assistance: Sr.DMO/Vizianagaram 36. Nearest Private Medical Assistance available PHC/VBL [If any]: 37. List of equipment available Yes/No……… Yes.

1.2 EQUIPMENT The cabin operated level crossing gates to be provided with the following equipment and books. (i) One red and one green hand signal flag, (ii) 2 hand signal lamps, (iii) 2 red banner flags with side props, (iv) 10 detonators in a case, (v) 2 gate lamps. (vi) 2 Chains with pad locks for locking the gates. A small size chain for use in case of failure of gate boom/ leaf lock (vii) 2 Pad locks for the gate lamps. (viii) 2 staves for fixing hand signal lamps. (ix) (x) Gate working rules. (x) Level Crossing inspection book. (xi) Complaint book. (b) The Supervisory officials in charge of the gate/cabin shall ensure similar action as contained in 1.2 below.

1.3 RECORDS TO BE KEPT AT GATE LODGE:

In addition to the above equipment, following records shall also be kept at the gate lodge. 1. Gate Working Instructions in Hindi / English. 2. Gate Working Instructions in local vernacular language. 3. Gateman Rule Book in local vernacular language 4. List for tools and books. 5. Duty Roster. 6. Certificate for working as gateman. 7. Bio-data particulars of Gatemen, including date of passing vision test, initial / refresher course, safety camp etc. 8. Accident Register. 9. Record of last census of road traffic at level crossing gate. 10. Public Complaint Book. 11. Inspection Book. 12. S&T Register in case of Interlocked Engineering Gate.

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1.4 (A) MODE OF OPERATION:

Gate shall normally be kept open to road traffic, whenever it is required to close the gate Station Master on duty shall inform the Gateman about the direction and description of the train intended to receive/dispatch. Gateman on duty shall ensure clearance of road traffic, close and lock the gate. Thereafter transmit the control to the Station Master on duty as per the following procedure:

a) Key'G' is obtained after closing the level crossing gate releases lever GF"2".

b) Lever GF"2" when reverse locks the level crossing gate and releases lever GF"1" and Key"P"

c) Key"P" is inserted in the RKT provided at the Gate lodge and the Key IN contact is transmitted electrically to panel in conjunction with Lever GF'1" reversed.

d) Lever GF“l" is provided to put back concerned signals to ON in case of emergency.

e) On panel at station, flashing White indication will appear near LC Gate control button No 25(Chocolate colour) suggesting the Gate is closed. locked and the key is transmitted electrically by gate man to panel for taking OFF concerned signals.

f) Station Master on duty shall then press LC.Gate control Button No 26 and Group Release Button (White with black dot) simultaneously for acknowledging the Key control. Flashing White indication will become steady on the panel suggesting gate is closed and locked against road traffic.

g) Station Master on duty shall then initiate the route to take OFF concerned Signals. Along with steady white indication a Red indication also appears near the gate control Button suggesting that the gate is locked in the route.

h) On complete arrival of the train, after the route is released locked Red indication will disappear suggesting the gate control is free to transmit back to gate for opening of the L.C.gate.

i) Station master on duty shall then press gate control Button No 26 and Group Trans Button simultaneously to transmit the key to LC gate. White indication starts flashing at panel suggesting the key is transmitted to LC gate.

j) At gate lodge an indication will appear on RKT suggesting that the key is transmitted back to gate for opening of the LC gate,

k) The Gate man on duty shall then press the button provided near the RKT and release the key to open the LC gate to clear the road traffic.

l) At station, flashing white indication will disappear which suggests the key is released from RKT for opening of the LC gate by the gate man.

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1.5 DUTIES OF GATEMAN:

1. ALERTNESS:

The gateman shall be alert and be prepared to take immediate action, should danger be apprehended. Keys of the gate shall be in his personal custody. 2. POSITION DURING PASSAGE OF TRAINS:

During passage of trains, gateman will stand in the manner indicated below: i) Gateman will stand alternatively in front of the gate-lodge facing the approaching train.

ii) In day time, gateman shall hold red and green flags furled up on separate sticks in right and left hands respectively.

iii) In night time, gateman shall hold lighted hand signal lamp with white light facing the track.

iv) He shall keep the whistle slung around his neck from a cord.

3. ROUTING DUTIES OF GATEMAN:

i) Gateman shall ensure that red banner flag is placed across the track whenever the gate is kept in open condition for passage of road vehicles.

ii) Gateman shall ensure that gate lamps and lamps of all gate signals are lighted and kept burning continuously from sunset to sunrise.

iii) Gateman shall perform his duties strictly according to the duty roster and shall not leave the gate unless reliever arrives and takes charge of it. However, it is necessary to leave the gate in an emergency, he must close and lock the gates against road traffic, before leaving the gate.

iv) Except where otherwise prescribed under Special Instructions, he shall observe all passing trains and be prepared to take such action as may be necessary to ensure safety of trains.

v) Gateman shall watch all passing trains and keep sharp look out for any unusual like hot axle, hanging chains, hanging battery, and vehicle / wagons / train / battery box on fire, shifted load, falling material like brake blocks, brake beams, safety bracket, vacuum cylinder or any other situation endangering safe running of trains.

vi) Gateman shall also prepared to repeat any signal which guard may give to drive on walkie-talkie or in any other way.

vii) If lifting barriers / leaf gates get damaged or becomes out of order, the gateman shall use the spare chain with disc and padlocks for securing the gate against road traffic.

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viii) Gateman shall report to the nearest Station Master, Gangmate or Permanent Way Inspector any defect in his gate or apparatus pertaining to it, as soon as possible.

ix) In the event of gate signal becoming defective the gateman shall maintain the signal in the ‘ON’ position even by disconnecting the signal or the wire if necessary.

xx) At the gate whose signal have become defective, the gateman shall close and lock the lifting barriers / leaf gates on sighting a train and hand signal or pilot the train past the defective signal. In such case he should inform the driver to report the defect at the next station.

xxi) Gateman shall wear badge and prescribed uniform while on duty at level crossing gate.

xxii) Gateman shall ensure that he is having competency certificate in his possession while on duty. xxiii) Gateman shall work the gate as per Gate Working Instructions and remain well conversant with these instructions. xxiv) Gateman shall ensure that equipment supplied at the gate is in good order and ready for immediate use.

xxv) Gateman shall see that the channel for the flange of the wheel is kept clear.

xxvi) Gateman shall keep the road surface well watered and rammed in case of unmetalled roads.

xxvii) Gateman must be vigilant to see that inconvenience to road users due to closure of gates should be to the minimum possible extent.

xxviii) Gateman on electrified section shall watch that road vehicles / animals passing from gate are within the height loading gauge provided on either side of the level crossing gate.

xxix) Gateman shall prevent tress passing by persons or cattle to the maximum extent.

4. ACTION IN CASE OF UNUSUAL OCCURANCE ON TRAIN:

In case gateman observes any thing unusual with a passing train, he shall take following action: i) He shall take prompt action to warn the driver / guard of the passing train by showing red flag by day and red light by night.

ii) He shall simultaneously try to draw the attention of the driver / guard by whistling continuously, shouting, gesticulating, throwing ballast on the brake van or by any other means.

iii) If driver / guard fails to take notice, gateman shall immediately inform the Station Master , If connected on telephone, to take appropriate action, under exchange of private number.

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iv) In case of train parting, gateman shall not show stop hand signal but shall show prescribed signal for train parting.

v) He shall endeavour to attract the attention of the driver / guard by whistiling continuously, shouting, gesticulating and by raising both hands vertically above, quickly parting them and bringing them together in repeated Up and Down motion as high and as low as possible.

vi) In case the train does not stop, gateman shall immediately inform the Station Master , if connected on telephone, to take appropriate action, under exchange of private number.

5. ACTION IN AN EMERGENCY AT THE LEVEL CROSSING:

i) In case of an obstruction at the level crossing gate, gateman shall maintain the gate signals, if any, in the ‘ON’ position.

ii) Thereafter, if he is unable to remove the obstruction, gateman shall immediately advise the Station Master on duty, if connected by telephone, regarding the defects / obstructions at the gate, under exchange of private number.

iii) If there is no response from the Station Master after two or three attempts, he shall first protect the gate and then inform on phone.

a) On double line section:

i) If both lines are obstructed the Gateman shall plant a red banner flag by day and a red light by night 5 meters away on posts duly provided for the purpose. He shall first protect the line on which a train is expected to arrive first.

ii) Then he will similarly plant the other red banner flag by day and red light by night on the other line 5 meters away from the site of obstruction.

iii) Gateman shall then proceed to protect the gate along with detonators, fusees and red flag by day and red hand signal lamp by night.

iv) Gateman shall proceed exhibiting red flag by day and red hand signal lamp by night on the line on which a train is expected to arrive first, to a point 600 meters on BG and 400 meters on MG / NG and place one detonator on the line. Thereafter he shall proceed to a distance 1200 meters on BG and 800 meters on MG / NG from the level crossing gate and place 3 detonators on the track 10 meters apart. Having thus protected the line he shall return to the level crossing gate picking up the intermediate detonator on his way back.

v) Thereafter, he shall proceed on the other line, showing red hand signal, similarly place detonators as described in para (iv) above and return to the site of obstruction, picking up the intermediate detonator on his way back.

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vi) Having returned to the gate, he must then take steps to remove the obstruction and warn the driver of the approaching train.

vii) On those Meter Gauge sections where trains run at more than 75 KMPH, detonators shall be placed at a distance to be specified under Special Instructions by the Administration.

viii) In case the gateman observes or hears a train approaching when he is still on his way to protect and before he reaches the stipulated distance to place detonators, he shall place detonators on the line at a distance as far away as he can go.

ix) Thereafter, he shall light up and fix the fusee to warn the driver and stop the approaching train by waving his red flag by day red hand signal lamp by night repeatedly.

b) Other action to be taken by Gateman:

i) At night Gateman shall light two hand signal lamps and take action to exhibit red light and protect the lines as described in sub paras (a) and (b) above.

ii) If the gate is broken by a road vehicle which is fouling the track, or if lifting barriers / leaf gates or any other part of the gate foul the track, or if there is any other obstruction at the gate, the gateman shall take immediate action.

iii) He shall note down the particulars of the road vehicle, vehicle number, name of the driver, owner and relay these details to the nearest Station Master / Cabinman or Permanent Way Inspector regarding the particulars and obstructions at the level crossing gate, through messenger or through means available.

1.6 ENGINEERING ITEMS:

Please see para 916, 918, 919 of IRPWM for visibility requirements at level crossings, provision of speed breakers on the approaching roads of level crossings and census of traffic at level crossings.

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ANNEXURE – II

WORKING INSTRUCTIONS FOR TRAFFIC LEVEL CROSSING GATES INTERLOCKED WITH STOP SIGNALS OF THE STATION, PROVIDED WITH TELEPHONE, WITH NORMAL POSITION “OPEN TO ROAD TRAFFIC”. (General Instructions are common for all types of Manual Level Crossing Gates)

1. Mode of Operation:

a) Key'G' is obtained after closing the level crossing gate releases lever GF"2".

b) Lever GF"2" when reverse locks the level crossing gate and releases lever GF"1" and Key"P"

c) Key"P" is inserted in the RKT provided at the Gate lodge and the Key IN contact is transmitted electrically to panel in conjunction with Lever GF'1" reversed.

d) Lever GF“l" is provided to put back concerned signals to ON in case of emergency.

h) On complete arrival of the train, after the route is released locked Red indication will disappear suggesting the gate control is free to transmit back to gate for opening of the L.C.gate.

j) At gate lodge an indication will appear on RKT suggesting that the key is transmitted back to gate for opening of the LC gate,

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k) The Gate man on duty shall then press the button provided near the RKT and release the key to open the LC gate to clear the road traffic.

l) At station, flashing white indication will disappear which suggests the key is released from RKT for opening of the LC gate by the gate man.

2. Working of Traffic level crossing gates interlocked with stop signals of the station provided with telephone with normal position ‘Open to road traffic’ : i) Before taking off reception/departure signals, Station Master/Cabinmaster/Cabinman shall inform the gateman, the number, descripton and direction of the train.; ii) The gateman shall close the gate and transfer the key to the Station Master/Cabinmaster/Cabinman; iii) iii) The reception/departure signals will then be taken OFF. iv) In order to ensure that road traffic is not held up for a long time, the station/Cabinmaster/Cabinman must ensure that train is ready for departure in all respects before he advice to the gateman for closing the gate. v) If the gate is operated from the cabin itself, Station Master/ Cabin Master/Cabinman shall ensure that the gate is closed against road taffic, before taking OFF reception/departure signals. vi) When a train has to be piloted to and from the station yard, or any shunting movement is to be done, the staff deputed to pilot the train or to perform the shunting across the gate shall be personally responsible to ensure that the gate is closed against road traffic before allowing any movement across the gate.

3. Failure of Telephonic Communication:

When Telephonic Communication fails or it does not get any response from the Gateman despite 2 or 3 attempts, the following procedure should be adopted:

(i) Station Master on duty shall send written advice to the gateman through the porter with full details of number, description and direction of the train.

(ii) Gateman on receipt of such advice shall close the gate and transmit the key to the Station Master which will enable them to take ‘OFF’ reception / departure signals.

(iii) When sufficient time is not available because of greater frequency of train service Station Master will issue written authority to the train driver to pass the signal at ‘ON’ position.

(iv) In addition Station Master shall also issue a caution order advising the driver to whistle continuously and approach the gate cautiously.

(v) The train driver shall be instructed to pass the gate cautiously, on being hand signalled by the gateman. If hand signal is not seen, driver should be prepared to stop short of the gate and ensure that gate is closed following GR 3.73(2)(b).

(vi) In case of an approaching train, the Station Master shall advise the Station Master at the despatching end, under exchange of private number, that the [A.K.BEHERA] [CH.B.SRINIVAS] [TAPTADARSI SAHOO] [K.V.S.R.K KISHORE] DSTE/RE/BBS DSTE/WAT DEN/N/WAT Sr.DOM(M)/WAT

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telephone at the gate has failed.

(vii) The Station Master at the despatching end shall then issue a caution order to the drive before despatching a train in the block section from his end.

(viii) He should also advise S&T staff responsible for maintenance of the telephone to rectify the defect at the earliest.

(ix) Normal working will be resumed only after S&T staff rectify the telephone and issue reconnection / fit memo for the same.

4. Damage of Lifting Barriers or gate boom: (a) If a gate boom/barrier is damaged, the gateman shall- (i) Close the level crossing against the road traffic with chain and padlock immediately or before allowing the movement of train as the case may be, (ii) Report the fact over telephone or through the Loco Pilot of a passing train or through a Gangman to the Station Master/Cabin Master/ Cabinman of the adjacent station and the nearest Gangmate. (b) The Station Master on duty on receipt of the above information shall arrange to issue caution orders to the Loco Pilots and Guards of all trains entering into the section. (i) To whistle frequently, (ii) To stop 30m, short of the level crossing, and be guided by the hand signal given by the gateman. (c) The Station Master shall intimate the fact to the Station Master at the other end of the block section for issue of caution order with the similar instructions as mentioned in (b) above. The caution order shall continue to be issued till the defect is rectified. The Station Master shall also advise the JE/SE/SSE(Signal), JE/SE/SSE(P way) and other officials concerned for immediate rectification and other necessary action. (d) The Loco Pilots shall ensure that the level crossing is not obstructed and on being hand signalled by the Gateman, negotiate the level crossing cautiously. (e) Necessary entries shall be made in the Caution Order Register and Station Diary by the Station Masters at either end of the affected section. In case of failure of Locking arrangement of gate boom, the gate boom should be properly secure by using the small chain and padlock.

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5. Failure of the Gate Key with the gate in closed position when Gate Key cannot be extracted for opening the gate:

(i) If the gate key cannot be extracted from the winch, the gate leaves or the key transmitter, then gateman must immediately inform the Station Master on duty on telephone, under exchange of private number.

(ii) If Emergency Key is available at the gate lodge/cabin, Gateman will take it out from the sealed box by breaking the seal and open the gate for road traffic.

(iii) The record of the date and time of breaking the sealed cover of Emergency Key Box shall be recorded and signed with reasons.

(iv) Thereafter, the gate must be treated as non-interlocked and procedure for reception/despatch of trains as prescribed for non-interlocked gates, should be adopted.

(v) Station Master on duty shall issue a caution order to the driver of a departing train.

(vi) He shall also advise the Station Master at the dispatching end, under exchange of private number, to similarly issue a caution order to the driver before dispatching a train in the block section from his end.

(vii) Station Master will advise S&T staff responsible for maintenance of winch / gate leaves / key transmitter to rectify the defect at the earliest.

(viii) Normal working will resumed only after S&T staff repair the winch / gate leaves / key transmitter and issue reconnection / fit memo for the same.

(ix) After rectification, the Emergency Key shall be replaced in the Emergency Key Box and resealed by the S&T maintainer.

6. Failure of the Gate Key, with the gate in open condition:

(i) If the gate key cannot be extracted from the winch, gate lever or key transmitter then gateman must immediately inform the Station Master on duty on telephone under exchange of private number.

(ii) Thereafter, the gate must be treated as non-interlocked and procedure for reception/dispatch of trains as prescribed for non-interlocked gates should be adopted.

(iii) Gateman shall secure the gate against road traffic by means of chains and padlocks and pass the trains on hand signals.

(iv) Station Master on duty shall issue caution order to the driver of a departing train.

(v) He shall also advise the Station Master at the dispatching end under exchange of private number to similarly issue a caution order to the driver before dispatching a train in the block section from his end.

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(vi) Station Master will advise S&T staff responsibility for maintenance of winch/gate leaves / key transmitter to rectify the defect at the earliest.

(vii) Normal working will resumed only after S&T staff repair the winch / gate leaves / key transmitter and issue reconnection / fit memo for the same.

(viii) After rectification, the Emergency Key shall be replaced in the Emergency Key Box and released by the S&T maintainer.

7. Defective Gate Signals:.-In the event of a gate signal becoming defective, the Gateman shall maintain the signal in the ‘on’ position and close and lock the gates across the road immediately on sighting a train. i) In case of failure of gate signal in the ‘off’ position, the gateman shall at once close and lock the gates across the road, place a detonator 90 metres away from the defective signal and renew it after the passage of every train. ii) The gateman may open the gates to pass road traffic only after the signal is so protected. If this condition happens at night or if it continues after dark, the green glass of the signal arm in question shall be broken so as to prevent a green light being seen by the Loco Pilot of an approaching train. LEVEL CROSSINGS 472 iii) In either of the cases referred to in SRs 16.06.01 and 16.06.02, the gateman shall also advise the fact over the telephone or through the Loco Pilot of a passing train or through a gangman to the Station Master of one of the adjoining stations, who in turn shall advise the signal maintainer and other concerned officials of the section for immediate rectification. The Station Master shall also arrange for issue of caution orders to the Loco Pilots of passing trains from both directions on the single line section or from the concerned direction on the double/multiple line section till the defect is rectified. Until the defect is rectified.

8 Obstruction at the Gate (On Dougble Line) i) In case both lines are obstructed, he shall, during day light hours, first plant a banner flag across the track in the direction from which a train is expected to arrive first and then plant the second banner flag across the other track, against any train in the opposite direction. The banner flag shall be planted clear of the level crossing and at a distance of about 5 metres from the edge of the road/ obstruction. ii) He shall, thereafter, close and lock the gates. iii) At level crossings provided with telephones, the gateman shall, if time permits, inform the Station Master/Cabinman about the bstruction and ascertain the position of trains, after he has taken action as per clauses (i) and (ii) above.

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iv) The gateman shall then proceed in haste, exhibiting a red hand signal flag, towards the direction from which a train is expected first and place one detonator on the track at a distance of 600 m on BG and three detonators 10m apart at distance of 1200m on B. G from the level crossing. Having thus protected one line, he shall immediately return to the level crossing, picking up the intermediate detonator on the way and then proceed with the same haste in the opposite direction and protect the other line also in an identical manner. Having duly protected both the lines, the gateman 474 shall return to the level crossing and endeavour to clear the obstruction, mobilising any assistance locally available.

v) He shall, however, not leave the level crossing, but shall remain in position to warn the Loco Pilot of any approaching train. vi) In case only one line is obstructed the aforesaid protection need be done only for the obstructed line. (b) On Single Line :- The gateman shall take action as laid down in sub-rule (a), except that the banner flags and the detonators shall be placed on

On Single Line :- The gateman shall take action as laid down in sub-rule (a), except that the banner flags and the detonators shall be placed on same line on either side of the level crossing.

8. Obstruction on the Track near Level Crossing:

If there is a rail fracture or obstruction on the track due to failing of a tree, fouling by road vehicle or derailment which is visible to the gateman, the gateman and Station Master will adopt the procedure given under item No.7 above. If the obstruction fouls the Level Crossing Gate, gateman must keep the gates closed against road traffic till the track is cleared of the obstruction.

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WORKING RULES FOR ‘A’ CLASS INTERLOCKED GATE AT KM {413/15- 17(UP), 413/16-18(DN)} at VBL Yard.

Following General Instructions are meant for all types of Manned Level Crossing Gates. Specific Instructions for working of different types of Level Crossing Gates are attached as Annexures.

1. GENERAL:

1.1 DESCRIPTION OF THE LEVEL CROSSING GATE:

Following details shall be maintained at all manned level crossing gates:

1. Number of Level Crossing Gate: RV-305 2. Engineering or Traffic Gate: Traffic Gate 3. Under control of Station Master/Permanent SM/VBL Way Inspector: 4. Location at KM: {413/15-17(UP), 413/16-18(DN)} 5. At Station: Bobbili 6. In between station --- 7. BG/MG/NG BG 8. Single line/Double line/Multiple line Double Line 9. Normal Position: Open to Road Traffic. 10. Interlocked/Non-Interlocked: Interlocked 11. Means of Interlocking Elect. Key transmitting. 12. Provision of Gate Signal at KMs: UP Line : Nil DN Line : 413/14-15 13. Signaling arrangement: MACLS 14. Means of Communication – Telephone/Bell etc Telephone connected to SS/VBL 15. Width of level crossing gate: 8.6 Mtrs. 16. Type of road{NH/SH/Others]: Others 17. Name of Road Municipal 18. Metaled/Non-metaled: Non-Metaled. 19. Approach road: Metaled 20. Width of the road: 3 M 21. Angle of road crossing[In case of the skew - gates]: 22. Road gradient[If any]: Up Line - Level Dn Line – Level 23. Road alignment[Straight/Curve]: 1] North/East Side: Straight. 2] South/West side: Straight 24. Provision of height gauge: Provided 25. Type of Barriers: coupled lifting barriers 26. Length of Check rail: 8.10 Mtrs. 27. Road surface in between L-Xing gate Moorum 28. Length of Rumble strip/speed breakers: 3 M 29. Road signs: Provided. 30. Speed breaker indication board: Provided.

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31. TVU 11124 on 07-2015 32. Censes next due on: 07 – 2018 33. Demarcation for placement of Detonators Provided 34. No. of Gate men working: 3 35. Nearest Railway Medical Assistance: Sr.DMO/Vizianagaram 36. Nearest Private Medical Assistance available PHC/VBL [If any]: 37. List of equipment available Yes/No……… Yes.

1.2 The cabin-operated level crossing gates shall be provided with the following equipments and books. (i) One red and one green hand signal flag, (ii) 2 hand signal lamps, (iii) 2 red banner flags with side props, (iv) 10 detonators in a case, (v) 2 gate lamps. (vi) 2 Chains with pad locks for locking the gates. (vii) A small size chain for use in case of failure of gate boom/ leaf lock (viii) 2 Pad locks for the gate lamps. (ix) 2 staves for fixing hand signal lamps. (x) Gate working rules. (xi) Level Crossing inspection book. (xii) Complaint book. (b) The Supervisory officials in charge of the gate/cabin shall ensure similar action as contained in SR 16.02.01 (b).

1.3 RECORDS TO BE KEPT AT GATE LODGE: In addition to the above equipment, following records shall also be kept at the gate lodge. 1. Gate Working Instructions in Hindi / English. 2. Gate Working Instructions in local vernacular language. 3. Gateman Rule Book in local vernacular language 4. List for tools and books. 5. Duty Roster. 6. Certificate for working as gateman. 7. Bio-data particulars of Gatemen, including date of passing vision test, initial / refresher course, safety camp etc. 8. 3Accident Register. 9. Record of last census of road traffic at level crossing gate. 10. Public Complaint Book. 11. Inspection Book. 12. S&T Register in case of Interlocked Engineering Gate.

1.4 (A) Mode of Operation:

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the Station Master on duty as per the following procedure:

a) Key'M' is obtained after closing the level crossing gate releases lever GF"2".

b) Lever GF"2" when reverse locks the level crossing gate and releases lever GF"1" and Key"N"

c) Key"N" is inserted in the RKT provided at the Gate lodge and the Key IN contact is transmitted electrically to panel in conjunction with Lever GF'1" reversed.

d) Lever GF“l" is provided to put back concerned signals to ON in case of emergency.

e) On panel at station, flashing White indication will appear near LC Gate control button No 28(Chocolate colour) suggesting the Gate is closed. locked and the key is transmitted electrically by gate man to panel for taking OFF concerned signals.

f) Station Master on duty shall then press LC.Gate control Button No 28 and Group Release Button (White with black dot) simultaneously for acknowledging the Key control. Flashing White indication will become steady on the panel suggesting gate is closed and locked against road traffic.

h) On complete arrival of the train, after the route is released locked Red indication will disappear suggesting the gate control is free to transmit back to gate for opening of the L.C.gate.

i) Station master on duty shall then press gate control Button No 28 and Group Trans Button simultaneously to transmit the key to LC gate. White indication starts flashing at panel suggesting the key is transmitted to LC gate.

j) At gate lodge an indication will appear on RKT suggesting that the key is transmitted back to gate for opening of the LC gate.

k) The Gate man on duty shall then press the button provided near the RKT and release the key to open the LC gate to clear the road traffic.

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l) At station, flashing white indication will disappear which suggests the key is released from RKT for opening of the LC gate by the gate man. 1.4 (B) EMERGENCY RELEASE OF GATE KEY

In the event of gate locked (Red) indication persists on SM's panel even after train movement is completed or when it is required to open the gate due to emergency in gate locked condition on panel the following procedure shall be adopted by both station master on duty and gate man.1

1. Station Master on duty shall ensure that the last train has arrived complete and press Emergency Gate release button (Chocolate with red dot) and Gate control button no.26 simultaneously. A White flashing indication will appear on the Panel near emergency gate release button.

2. After a lapse of 120 seconds, gate locked Red indication will be extinguished and White flashing indication remains near gate control button.

3. Emergency gate release counter which is provided on the panel will increment by one number which shall be recorded by the on duty Station Master in a register meant for the purpose giving reasons for Emergency operation.

4. Station Master on duty shall then press gate control Button No 26 and Group Trans Button to transmit the key to the L.C. gate.

5. At gate lodge an indication will appear near RKT suggesting that the key can be released from the RKT for opening of the LC gate.

6. Seeing the indication gate man on duty shall extract the key from RKT and operate the gate.

Any failure regarding transmission / extraction of gate key shall be intimated to the S&T officials for proper rectification. Till such time the failure is rectified the Station Master on duty shall pass the trains by P/IN or by P/Out as the case may be.

1.5 DUTIES OF GATEMAN:

1. ALERTNESS:

The gateman shall be alert and be prepared to take immediate action, should danger be apprehended. Keys of the gate shall be in his personal custody.

2. POSITION DURING PASSAGE OF TRAINS:

During passage of trains, gateman will stand in the manner indicated below: i) Gateman will stand alternatively in front of the gate-lodge facing the approaching train.

ii) In day time, gateman shall hold red and green flags furled up on separate sticks in right and left hands respectively.

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