CONCEPTUAL RAILWAY SIGNALING ONLINE LIVE TRAINING

MASTER TRAINER: NARAYAN PARVATIKAR RAILWAYACADEMY [email protected], +91 9810989077

Program Brief

This program is a concept-based program and will usually be carried out in live mode delivered online by trainer. It shall cover the theory- based Principles of Railway Signaling and students will undergoing the course shall learn concepts of railway signalling and control systems in Indian Railway Context. Duration 30 sessions of 45 min live training classes in live group interaction with Railway Expert after each module Target Audiences • Fresh Engineering graduates looking for employment in Railway Sector • Working Professionals sponsored by Industry to upgrade skills • Self Sponsored working professionals looking for career in railways telecommunications Fee • INR 36,000/- (INR Thirty Six Thousand only) to paid in three installments) inclusive of GST o 1st installment: at the time of registration: Pay online https://imjo.in/PzM6eQ o 2nd installment: Before 9th class o 3rd installment: Before 15th class • One Time Payment Offer: INR 27,000/- (INR Twenty Seven thousand only) inclusive of GST: Pay online https://imjo.in/kAA3hs

Trainer Profile: Narayan Parvatikar Railway Signal Engineer with 37+ years of experience with Indian Railways and other MNCs. More than 23 years of experience in Training.

Program Syllabus

Sl No Contents 1 • General information • Contents and self-introduction • Why separate signaling for railways • Topics covered • Takeaway • Feedback and queries 2 • Railway signaling- general information • Various components in the railway yard • Various forms of railway singling • Information conveyed by various aspects • Signaling system • Rule books and standards • Common terminologies • Stop and permissive signals • Integrating signal with other components • 3 • Common concepts • Drawing representation • Main and loop line • Receiving and dispatch of a train • Few concepts • Running and non-running lines • Shunting • Block station and block section 4 • Signaling plan and location of signals • Top points/facing points

• How a signalling plan is prepared? • Types of signals and designation • Subsidiary signals • Gate signal • Boards and markers 5 • Preparation of signaling plan • Locating main and subsidiary signals • How a signaling plan is prepared? • Station section and station limit • Aspect control • Various aspects for reception, dispatch and run-through of a train • Second distant signal 6 • Points setting and operation • Points and crossing- various components • Setting of point • Point operation • Trap point/derailing switch • Facing and trailing point • Locking of point • Identifying tongue rails at points • Identifying types of turnouts 7 • Overlaps and isolation • What is overlap • Block overlap and signal overlap • Isolation • Means of isolation • Rules of isolation 8 • Numbering of signaling function in a yard • Various groups • Numbering 9 • Block system • Block station and block system • Types of block systems

• Absolute and automatic block system essentials 10 • Principles of interlocking • Four principles • Explanation of each rule • Few highlights 11 • Route holding • Placing of signals • Fouling mark • Clear standing room 12 • Overlap setting and presence of LC gate • Overlap towards • Overlap setting on double line • Simultaneous reception and dispatch • Presence of LC gate at various places and interlocking 13 • Class of stations • Station gradient • “A” class station, B class station ,C class and D class station • Intermediate Block Signaling • Slip and catch siding 14 • Symbols • Signaling plan and circuit diagram • Symbols for signaling plan- how to draw 15 • Electrical signaling- contents to be covered 16 • Signaling relays • Relay concept • Contact configuration • Classification and types of relays 17 • Train detecting devices • Contents and relays associated with train detecting devices • Principles of circuit • Components • Audio frequency track circuit • Axle counter

18 • Marking of track circuits • Norms • Symbols • Placing of signals for track circuited portion • Track circuits in point zone • Marking of track circuits in a signaling yard 19 • Concept of signaling circuit • How a circuit is developed 20 • Track circuit Bonding plan 21 • Drawing simple circuits • Circuit symbols • Track proving relay circuit • Track indication circuit 22 • Point operation and detection • Associated relays • Point machine and parts • Symbol of point machine • Point operation • Concept of point operation • Conditions for point operation to be fulfilled • Associated circuits • Track locking 23 • Crank handle interlocking • Associated relays • Crank handle • Crank handle interlocking 24 • Point operation circuits • Methods • Associated relays • When a point can be operated • To which side a point to be operated • WLR- Point lock relay- concept 25 • gate interlocking

• Associated relays • Sequence of operation • Closing the gate • Taking off the signal • Opening the gate 26 • Route setting and checking • Associated relays • Sequence of operation • Route of a train • RR circuit • UCR circuit 27 • Various locking for signals • Associated relays • Sequence of operation • Approach stick relay • Approach locking • Dead approach locking • Indication locking • Back/Route locking • Sequential route release 28 • Approach Stick Relay • Relays associated • Sequence of operation • Train stick relay • Approach stick relay • Combined locking • Components of approach stick relay • Sequential route release • How one signal one train is achieved? • ASR for overlap- OVSR 29 • Control table • Control table for signals and points • What it is

• Control table for points • TOC format 30 • Signal aspect control circuit HR • Sequence of operation • Components of HR relay-conceptual • Sequence of signal taking off • Cascading arrangement • Red lamp protection • Route indicators 31 • Signal Aspect control • Various conditions proved for HR relay • Sequence of taking off the signal • Cascading arrangement • Red lamp protection • Route indicators • Route indicator control circuit 32 • HR circuit- in detail 33 • Signal Aspect Lamp Circuit • Three aspect lamp control • Lamp checking relays- ECR 34 • Sectional route release • Need of SRR • Solutions for the issues • Sectional route release –concept • Sectional route release-circuits 35 •

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the timings of classes o Classes shall be held between 7PM to 8PM every day (Monday to Friday). In case there is any change, students shall be informed well in advance (24hours)

• Will I be given any course material? o Yes you shall be given study notes and assignments to work at home post each class

• What if I miss a class? o Each class is being recorded and these recordings shall be made available to students for self study also. Students who miss the classes can refer these videos.

• If I have doubts and queries, how will I resolve them? o We will also organize doubt clearing sessions to handle your queries during the course tenure

• Will I be issued a certificate? o Yes Railwayacademy shall issue a certificate of completion after you attend 75% classes and complete your assignments within stipulated time. The passing criteria for assignments are 60% marks.

• What should be basic qualification for this course? o An engineering degree( 4 years or equivalent) shall be preferred. Also diploma holders who have work experience of 3 years can attend the course. • Please share your student support mechanism o All students can avail support through email ([email protected]) and watsapp (+91 9810989077. +91 9811113385)