ACTION TAKEN BY STATION MASTER IN CASE OF ACP
1. As soon as the Loco Pilot observe a drop in the Vacuum /Air pressure indicator, the driven must at once being his train to a stand as quickly as possible and he must at the same time give two short and one long whistle (00--). This whistle code must be repeated while the train is being brought to a stand and until the Guard shall acknowledge it.
2. The Guard shall give his acknowledgement by showing red flag by day and red light by night indicating that he has understand the situation.
3. If alarm chain is pulled within station limit the SM shall send the C & W staff, Points man, GRP,RPF, to assist the Guard and loco pilot.
4. If the SM finds the pulling of alarm chain is for a reasonable cause, then he should try to fulfill the needs of the passenger.
5. Should it be found that the alarm chain has been pulled mischievously on for an unjustified cause; the SM must ascertain the name of the person who pulled the chain. His name and address with those of other occupants must be obtained and the passenger should be dealt with in accordance with standing instructions issued by the DRM.
6. The SM shall inform the cause of ACP to the section controller. He shall note down all the details i.e. coach number in which ACP is done, berth number, causes of ACP, the duration of detention due to ACP, name of pointsman, C&W staff, GRP, RPF sent for assistance in his SM’S diary. He shall also note down (if possible) the name and address of the passenger who has pulled the alarm chain and inform the concerned authority.
