AUTHORITIES
T/351- S & T Disconnection/Reconnection
Notice
1. This Authority consists of three parts
a. Record Copy b. Disconnection Copy
c. Reconnection Copy
2. This authority is filled up by the S & T staffs and handed over to the SM when it is necessary to overhaul (repair) the signal gears or other signal equipments.
3. The SM shall permit the S & T staffs for disconnection on receipt of this authority on personal verification of the situation and with the permission of the Section Controller. After obtaining the permission from the SM the S & T staff shall hand over the Disconnection Copy to the SM which the SM shall paste on the Disconnection & Reconnection Register.
4. On completion of the overhauling of the signals, the S & T staff shall inform the same to the SM by giving him the Reconnection Memo. Before giving his signature on the Reconnection Memo, the SM shall ensure himself that the gears and other equipments are working in proper order and then shall receive the Reconnection Memo.
5. The time of disconnection and reconnection shall be mentioned by the SM on the record copy and will be duly signed by him.
6. All the descriptions shall be entered in the Disconnection and Reconnection Register.
T/369(1) ADVANCE AUTHORITY TO PASS DEFECTIVE SIGNAL
1. It consists of two copiesa. Loco Pilot b. Record
2. This Authority is issued to the LP to pass the First Stop Signal of a station in defective condition and issued to the LP by the SM of the station in rear.
3. It shall be issued from the Caution Notice station, immediate station in rear, or from a station where the train has a halt.
4. It consists the name of the issuing station, date & time of issue, train No., descriptions of the defective signal, the descriptions of the station of which the signal is defective, signature of the issuing SM, station stamp etc..
5. On receipt of this authority, the LP shall pass the signal at ON, only when All-right signal shall be shown by a points man in uniform at the foot of the signal.
Notice
1. This Authority consists of three parts
a. Record Copy b. Disconnection Copy
c. Reconnection Copy
2. This authority is filled up by the S & T staffs and handed over to the SM when it is necessary to overhaul (repair) the signal gears or other signal equipments.
3. The SM shall permit the S & T staffs for disconnection on receipt of this authority on personal verification of the situation and with the permission of the Section Controller. After obtaining the permission from the SM the S & T staff shall hand over the Disconnection Copy to the SM which the SM shall paste on the Disconnection & Reconnection Register.
4. On completion of the overhauling of the signals, the S & T staff shall inform the same to the SM by giving him the Reconnection Memo. Before giving his signature on the Reconnection Memo, the SM shall ensure himself that the gears and other equipments are working in proper order and then shall receive the Reconnection Memo.
5. The time of disconnection and reconnection shall be mentioned by the SM on the record copy and will be duly signed by him.
6. All the descriptions shall be entered in the Disconnection and Reconnection Register.
T/369(1) ADVANCE AUTHORITY TO PASS DEFECTIVE SIGNAL
1. It consists of two copiesa. Loco Pilot b. Record
2. This Authority is issued to the LP to pass the First Stop Signal of a station in defective condition and issued to the LP by the SM of the station in rear.
3. It shall be issued from the Caution Notice station, immediate station in rear, or from a station where the train has a halt.
4. It consists the name of the issuing station, date & time of issue, train No., descriptions of the defective signal, the descriptions of the station of which the signal is defective, signature of the issuing SM, station stamp etc..
5. On receipt of this authority, the LP shall pass the signal at ON, only when All-right signal shall be shown by a points man in uniform at the foot of the signal.
T/369 (3b) Authority to pass the Stop Signal at ON- (RECORD, LP)
1. This authority is issued to the LP by the SM to pass any STOP SIGNAL at ON.
2. It consists of the name of the train, date & time of issue, description of the defective signal, name of the station, signature of the SM, station stamp etc..
3. If this Authority is issued to pass the Last Stop Signal of the station at ON, on double line, the private number received on getting line clear from the station in advance, is written on this authority.
4. These Authorities are issued separately for the Approaching and Departure signals to pass them at ON.
5. The speed of the train shall not exceed the limit of 15 KMPH while passing any signal at its ON position. If there are no points beyond the Advance Starter Signal, the observance of the above speed restriction is dispensed with.
6. Before issuing this authority, the SM shall thoroughly ensure himself that all the points are correctly set and the facing points are clamped and pad locked.
T/409 Caution Order (Record, LP, ALP, Guard)
1. The Caution Orders are issued to the LP, ALP and Guard for the information and observance of temporary speed restrictions imposed in the section.
2. This is issued from the Caution Notice Station to all the LP and Guards of the trains stopping there. It can be issued from any station as and when necessary.
3. The name of the issuing station, name of the section, total number of speed restrictions, Kilometer Number of the place, names of the stations between which the speed restriction is imposed, speed limit, cause of imposition of speed restriction, etc.. are written in the caution order.
4. The SM shall sign on it and station stamp is sealed.
5. They are arranged in geographical order.
6. The names of the stations should be written in full instead of code.
7. If there are a number of speed restrictions and they do not come in a single page, the rest of the speed restrictions shall be written on the next page and the pages are numbered in sequence.
8. The record copies of the Caution Order kept under custody for 12 months.
9. Over writing is not permitted on the Caution Order. Rather it should be cancelled and issued in fresh.
T/A 409 - Nil Caution Order- (Record, LP, ALP, Guard,)
1. If there are no temporary speed restrictions between two caution notice stations, Nil Caution Order is issued to the LP, Guard, ALP.
2. The name of the issuing station, date & time of issue, train No., signature of the SM and seal of the station is mentioned in the nil caution order.
T/B 409 – Reminder Caution Order (Record, LP, ALP, Guard)
1. This Reminder Caution Order is issued to the LP, ALP and Guard in the case of Pushing Back.
2. All the details like T/A 409 is filled in this authority.
T/509 – Authority for Receiving Train on an Obstructed Line (Record, LP)
1. This Authority issued to the LP only in case his train is received in an obstructed line.
2. The name of the issuing station, date & time of issue, train No., details of the line obstructed, details of the signals to be passed at ON, signature of the SM and seals of the station etc. are written in this authority.
3. Before issuing this Authority, the SM shall ensure himself that all the points are set correct and the facing points are set, clamped and pad locked.
4. The train will be piloted-in up to the first facing point of the concerned line.
T/511 – Authority to Start the Train from a Non-Signaled Line (Record, LP)
1. If the train is to start from a line which is not provided with a Starter Signal, this authority is issued to the LP by the SM.
2. Details like Name of the issuing station, date & time of issue, train No., Line No., signature of the SM etc. are mentioned in this authority.
3. If any tokens or paper line clear tickets are issued to the LP, its details are mentioned in this authority
T/511. T/512 – Authority to start from a line provided with Common Starter (Record, LP)
1. If the train is to start from a line provided with a common starter signal, the SM issues this authority (T/512) to the LP and takes OFF the common starter signal.
2. The details like name of the station, date & time, train No., description of the line from which the train is to start, details of the any other Authority to Proceed, signature of the SM, seal of the station etc. are mentioned in this authority.
T/A 602 -Authority to send Assisting Engine/Train to the Obstructed Block Section (LP, Guard, Record)
1. This Authority has three parts
a. Block Ticket to Proceed without line clear,
b. Authority to pass the signals at ON,
c. Caution Order.
2. The details like name of the issuing station, date & time, train No., name of the obstructed block section, KM No. of obstruction, details of the signals to be passed at ON and speed restriction if any etc. are mentioned in this authority.
T/B 602 – Authority issued to the LP of the vehicle going to obtain line clear during ACF on Single Line (LP, Guard, Record)
1. This authority consists of five parts:
a. Authority to proceed without line clear.
b. Authority to pass signals in ON position.
c. Caution Order. d. Line clear enquiry message.
e. Conditional line clear message.
1. This Authority issued to the LP only in case his train is received in an obstructed line.
2. The name of the issuing station, date & time of issue, train No., details of the line obstructed, details of the signals to be passed at ON, signature of the SM and seals of the station etc. are written in this authority.
3. Before issuing this Authority, the SM shall ensure himself that all the points are set correct and the facing points are set, clamped and pad locked.
4. The train will be piloted-in up to the first facing point of the concerned line.
T/511 – Authority to Start the Train from a Non-Signaled Line (Record, LP)
1. If the train is to start from a line which is not provided with a Starter Signal, this authority is issued to the LP by the SM.
2. Details like Name of the issuing station, date & time of issue, train No., Line No., signature of the SM etc. are mentioned in this authority.
3. If any tokens or paper line clear tickets are issued to the LP, its details are mentioned in this authority
T/511. T/512 – Authority to start from a line provided with Common Starter (Record, LP)
1. If the train is to start from a line provided with a common starter signal, the SM issues this authority (T/512) to the LP and takes OFF the common starter signal.
2. The details like name of the station, date & time, train No., description of the line from which the train is to start, details of the any other Authority to Proceed, signature of the SM, seal of the station etc. are mentioned in this authority.
T/A 602 -Authority to send Assisting Engine/Train to the Obstructed Block Section (LP, Guard, Record)
1. This Authority has three parts
a. Block Ticket to Proceed without line clear,
b. Authority to pass the signals at ON,
c. Caution Order.
2. The details like name of the issuing station, date & time, train No., name of the obstructed block section, KM No. of obstruction, details of the signals to be passed at ON and speed restriction if any etc. are mentioned in this authority.
T/B 602 – Authority issued to the LP of the vehicle going to obtain line clear during ACF on Single Line (LP, Guard, Record)
1. This authority consists of five parts:
a. Authority to proceed without line clear.
b. Authority to pass signals in ON position.
c. Caution Order. d. Line clear enquiry message.
e. Conditional line clear message.
2. Name of the issuing station, time, date, detail of engine /self-propelled vehicle, name of the station in advance, detail of the signals to be passed at ON, caution order, name of the train for which line clear is to be enquired, private number for conditional line clear message and speed restriction are mentioned in this authority.
T/C 602 – Authority for working of train during ACF on Double Line Section (LP, Record)
1. This Authority consists of three parts
a. Authority to proceed without line clear,
b. Authority to pass the signals at their ON position,
c. Caution Order.
2. The details like name of the issuing station, date & time, train No., name of the station in advance, speed restrictions (if any), description of the signals to be passed at ON., and signature of the SM etc.. are mentioned in this authority.
T/D 602 – Authority for TSL (temporary single line) working on Double Line (LP, Guard, Record)
1. This authority is issued by SM to the LP and Guard during TSL working on double line.
2. It has three parts
a. Line Clear Ticket,
b. Authority to pass the signals at their ON position,
c. Caution Order.
The caution order consists of the details like the line which is to be used during TSL, KM No. of obstruction, speed restrictions of 25/KMPH for the first train subjected to other speed restriction. Warning to observe neutral section if proceeding in wrong line, information of the trap points/clamping of trap points and caution order in force etc..
3. The details like name of the issuing station, date & time, train No., name of the station in advance, private number received on obtaining line clear, speed restrictions (if any), description of the signals to be passed at ON., name of the IBS or “C” Class Stations (if any) which are out of use, and signature of the SM etc.. are mentioned in this authority.
4. Some important information are issued which are to be strictly observed by the LP i.e. the speed of the first train during should not exceed 25 KMPH, direction to inform the gang man, gate man etc. about the introduction of TSL working.
T/E 602 – Line Clear Enquiry Message during ACF on Single Line- (LP, Record)
1. Whenever it is necessary to ask line clear for more than one train on T/B 602 during ACF on single line, this authority is issued to ask line clear for following trains.
2. Name of the issuing station, date & time of issue, name of the station in advance, descriptions of the trains for which line clear is being asked, signature of the SM, station’s seal etc. are mentioned in this authority.
T/F 602 – Conditional Line Clear Message (LP, Record)
1. This is an authority issued as an answer to the Line Clear Enquiry Message (T/E 602) sent by the SM to another SM.
2. Name of the issuing station, name of the station asking line clear, date & time of issue, name and number of the trains, Pvt. No. issued for line clear both in words and digits, signature of the SM and seal of the station etc. are mentioned.
T/G 602 (UP), T/H 602 (DN) – CONDITIONAL LINE CLEAR TICKET (LP, RECORD)
1. During ACF on single line, after receiving Line Clear as an answer to the conditional line clear enquiry message of the SM to whom line clear was asked, this authority is issued to the LP as the authority to proceed.
2. Name of the issuing station, name of the station in advance, date & time, Pvt. No. received on line clear both in word and digit, train No., signature of the SM etc. are mentioned in this authority.
3. If Line Clear has been received for more than one train, this authority is also issued to the LP of the train which has to be dispatched after 30 minutes. The speed of the train in this case shall not exceed 25/10 KMPH. The descriptions of the train preceding 30 minutes before and the trains following 30 minutes after shall also be mentioned in this authority.
T/I - 602 MESSAGE ON RESTORATION OF ANY ONE OF THE MEANS OF COMMUNICATION (RECORD)
1. When any one of the means of communication is restored to its normal functioning after All Communication Fail (ACF), this authority is filled up by SMs of the stations at both ends.
2. The details of movements of train during ACF are exchanged between the SMs and descriptions of the last train leaving their station is also communicated to each other with exchange of private number.
T/ 609 – Written Permission by Guard to LP when the Engine or Portion of a Train is allowed to proceed to the next station from the mid-section. (LP, Guard)
1. Whenever the engine fails to pull the train with whole of the load or it become necessary to detach the engine from the load for any reason or the other, the Guard shall authorize the LP by issuing this authority, to proceed to the next station with engine alone or with a part of load.
2. Train No., date & time of issue, number of vehicles attached to the engine, No. of the last vehicle attached to the first part, KM No. of the obstruction, descriptions of the token of paper line clear ticket with the driver (if any) ( both will be kept with the Guard), signature of the Guard etc. are written on this authority.
3. If the same LP will go to bring the rest of the load from the block section, the second part of this authority shall be filled up by the SM and issued to the LP.
T/806 – SHUNTING ORDER (LP, Guard, Record)
1. This authority is issued for the purpose of shunting.
2. The SM shall give the Shunting Order on this authority which the Guard and LP shall go through thoroughly. Their signature shall be obtained on it as acknowledgement.
1. This is an authority issued as an answer to the Line Clear Enquiry Message (T/E 602) sent by the SM to another SM.
2. Name of the issuing station, name of the station asking line clear, date & time of issue, name and number of the trains, Pvt. No. issued for line clear both in words and digits, signature of the SM and seal of the station etc. are mentioned.
T/G 602 (UP), T/H 602 (DN) – CONDITIONAL LINE CLEAR TICKET (LP, RECORD)
1. During ACF on single line, after receiving Line Clear as an answer to the conditional line clear enquiry message of the SM to whom line clear was asked, this authority is issued to the LP as the authority to proceed.
2. Name of the issuing station, name of the station in advance, date & time, Pvt. No. received on line clear both in word and digit, train No., signature of the SM etc. are mentioned in this authority.
3. If Line Clear has been received for more than one train, this authority is also issued to the LP of the train which has to be dispatched after 30 minutes. The speed of the train in this case shall not exceed 25/10 KMPH. The descriptions of the train preceding 30 minutes before and the trains following 30 minutes after shall also be mentioned in this authority.
T/I - 602 MESSAGE ON RESTORATION OF ANY ONE OF THE MEANS OF COMMUNICATION (RECORD)
1. When any one of the means of communication is restored to its normal functioning after All Communication Fail (ACF), this authority is filled up by SMs of the stations at both ends.
2. The details of movements of train during ACF are exchanged between the SMs and descriptions of the last train leaving their station is also communicated to each other with exchange of private number.
T/ 609 – Written Permission by Guard to LP when the Engine or Portion of a Train is allowed to proceed to the next station from the mid-section. (LP, Guard)
1. Whenever the engine fails to pull the train with whole of the load or it become necessary to detach the engine from the load for any reason or the other, the Guard shall authorize the LP by issuing this authority, to proceed to the next station with engine alone or with a part of load.
2. Train No., date & time of issue, number of vehicles attached to the engine, No. of the last vehicle attached to the first part, KM No. of the obstruction, descriptions of the token of paper line clear ticket with the driver (if any) ( both will be kept with the Guard), signature of the Guard etc. are written on this authority.
3. If the same LP will go to bring the rest of the load from the block section, the second part of this authority shall be filled up by the SM and issued to the LP.
T/806 – SHUNTING ORDER (LP, Guard, Record)
1. This authority is issued for the purpose of shunting.
2. The SM shall give the Shunting Order on this authority which the Guard and LP shall go through thoroughly. Their signature shall be obtained on it as acknowledgement.
3. The details like date & time, train no., engine no., description of shunting, descriptions of the signals to be passed during shunting, If shunting is to be performed in the block section the descriptions of the block forward or block back etc. are mentioned.
T/A 912 – Authority to pass Automatic/Semi-Automatic/Manually Operated/ Gate Stop Signals at ON (LP, Records)
1. This authority is issued to the LP when he has to pass the automatic/ semi-automatic, manually operated/gate stop signals at their ON position.
2. The following details are mentioned in this authoritya. Name of the station, date & time of issue, b. Name of train and its number, c. Name of the stations between which the signals are out of order, signature of the SM, seals etc.
3. This authority is also issued to the LP while running on the wrong line during TSL.
4. The LP shall not pass the automatic/ semi-automatic/ manually operated/ gate stop signals on the basis of this authority unless and until an employee with uniform shows alright signal from the foot of the signal.
T/B 912 – Authority to proceed without line clear in Automatic section. (LP, Record)
1. If all the signals between two stations in automatic signaling territories become defective and at the same time all the means of communications are out of order, this authority is issued to the LP.
2. This Authority consists of the following facts
a. Name of the issuing station, name of the station in advance, date & time of issue,
b. Name and number of the train,
c. Authority to proceed without line clear,
d. Circumstances under which this authority is issued,
e. Descriptions of the signals which has to be passed at ON,
f. Caution order,
g. Signature and seal of the SM.
T/C 912 – Authority to send relief engine/train into an automatic signaling section (LP, Record)
1. This authority is issued the LP of the assisting engine sent into the obstructed block section in automatic signaling territories.
2. Following details are filled in the authority
a. Authority to proceed without line clear,
b. Caution order,
c. Date & time if issue,
d. Descriptions of the line and KM No, of obstruction,
e. Description of the last train left the station,
f. Name of the issuing station.
T/D 912 - Authority to proceed on automatic block system during prolonged failure of signals (LP, Guard)
1. This authority is issued to the LP in automatic section when all the signals fail for a substantial period.
2. The following details are mentioned in this authority
a. Name of the issuing station, date & time of issue,
b. Name of the stations between which the signals are out of order and descriptions of the signals,
c. Pvt. No. received on line clear,
d. Train number and its name,
e. Signature of the SM and station’s seal,
f. Caution order.
T/1410 – Train Intact Arrival Register
1. If the station staffs are unable to ensure themselves of complete arrival of the train inside the fouling mark or a train without break van is received on a line for crossing or precedence, this authority is sent to the Guard for his signature.
2. The Guard shall sign this register on when he ensure himself personally that the train has arrived completely inside the fouling mark.
3. After obtaining the signature of the Guard, the points man shall show alright signal to the SM. Then only the SM shall clear the rear block section.
4. The following details are filled in this register
a. Name of the station,
b. Date & time of issue,
c. Time of arrival of the train,
d. Line No and signature of the guard.
T/A 1425 – Line clear inquiry and reply message book in the event of failure / suspension/ non- provision of block instrument (Train dispatching station)
1. Line clear enquiry and reply register when block instrument is out of order or is suspended or if there is no block instrument at all (for outward trains).
T/B 1425- Line clear inquiry and reply message book in the event of failure / suspension/ non- provision of block instrument (Train receiving station)
1. Line clear enquiry and reply register when block instrument is out of order or it is suspended or if there is no block instrument at all (for inward trains). Issued by the stations sending and receiving the trains.
2. Descriptions of line clear enquiry and reply message, descriptions of the train entering into the block section, train out or section, descriptions of suspension of line clear, date & time, signature of the SM, seal etc. are mentioned in this authority.
T/C 1425- Paper line clear ticket (for up trains) (LP, Record)
1. This authority is issued to the LP in automatic section when all the signals fail for a substantial period.
2. The following details are mentioned in this authority
a. Name of the issuing station, date & time of issue,
b. Name of the stations between which the signals are out of order and descriptions of the signals,
c. Pvt. No. received on line clear,
d. Train number and its name,
e. Signature of the SM and station’s seal,
f. Caution order.
T/1410 – Train Intact Arrival Register
1. If the station staffs are unable to ensure themselves of complete arrival of the train inside the fouling mark or a train without break van is received on a line for crossing or precedence, this authority is sent to the Guard for his signature.
2. The Guard shall sign this register on when he ensure himself personally that the train has arrived completely inside the fouling mark.
3. After obtaining the signature of the Guard, the points man shall show alright signal to the SM. Then only the SM shall clear the rear block section.
4. The following details are filled in this register
a. Name of the station,
b. Date & time of issue,
c. Time of arrival of the train,
d. Line No and signature of the guard.
T/A 1425 – Line clear inquiry and reply message book in the event of failure / suspension/ non- provision of block instrument (Train dispatching station)
1. Line clear enquiry and reply register when block instrument is out of order or is suspended or if there is no block instrument at all (for outward trains).
T/B 1425- Line clear inquiry and reply message book in the event of failure / suspension/ non- provision of block instrument (Train receiving station)
1. Line clear enquiry and reply register when block instrument is out of order or it is suspended or if there is no block instrument at all (for inward trains). Issued by the stations sending and receiving the trains.
2. Descriptions of line clear enquiry and reply message, descriptions of the train entering into the block section, train out or section, descriptions of suspension of line clear, date & time, signature of the SM, seal etc. are mentioned in this authority.
T/C 1425- Paper line clear ticket (for up trains) (LP, Record)
T/D 1425- Paper line clear ticket (for down trains) (LP, Record)
1. The above two authorities are issued as an authority to proceed in the single line section in the following situations
a. When the Last Stop Signal of the station provided with token block instrument is out of order,
b. Bloc instrument is out of order, c. Where no block instrument is provided at all,
2. The descriptions of passing the Last Stop Signal at ON is mentioned in this authority, so no separate T/369 (3b) is need to be issued with this authority.
3. Train No, date & time, Pvt. No etc. are mentioned.
T/1518 – for Lorry, Trolley, OHE ladder Trolley
1. It has one copy and three parts.
2. This authority is issued to the LP of Lorry, Trolley, OHE trolley for enter into the section for maintenance or other purpose.
3. The part A is filled up by the in-charge of the trolley and part B and C is filled by the SM
4. In the part A of this authority, permission is asked by the in-charge of trolley to enter into the Block section.
5. Permission is granted by the SM in part A.
6. Information regarding withdrawal of the Lorry/Trolley from the block section after completion of work is given to the SM in part C.
7. Following details are filled in this authority
a. Name of the issuing station,
b. Date & time of issue,
c. Time of lorry entering into the section and withdrawal of the lorry from the section.
T/1525 – Motor Trolley permit (in-charge of the trolley, record)
1. This authority is issued by the SM to the in-charge of the motor trolley to permit him to enter into the block section.
2. The following details are filled Name of the station, date & time, motor trolley No., name of the station ahead, private number received on line clear from the station ahead, description of the signals which has to be passed at ON, signature of the SM and In-charge of the motor trolley, station’s seal etc.
T/66B – Double Line Train Signal Register.
T/137B Single Line Train Signal Register. (BWM 12.03)
1. It is not an authority but a register which is used in the block cabin or SM’s office for entering the descriptions of trains.
2. It is an important register which is sealed at the first instance at the time of accident so that no change can be made in it.
3. The following details are filled in this register
a. Name of the station, date & time
b. Description of synchronization of time with the controller
1. The above two authorities are issued as an authority to proceed in the single line section in the following situations
a. When the Last Stop Signal of the station provided with token block instrument is out of order,
b. Bloc instrument is out of order, c. Where no block instrument is provided at all,
2. The descriptions of passing the Last Stop Signal at ON is mentioned in this authority, so no separate T/369 (3b) is need to be issued with this authority.
3. Train No, date & time, Pvt. No etc. are mentioned.
T/1518 – for Lorry, Trolley, OHE ladder Trolley
1. It has one copy and three parts.
2. This authority is issued to the LP of Lorry, Trolley, OHE trolley for enter into the section for maintenance or other purpose.
3. The part A is filled up by the in-charge of the trolley and part B and C is filled by the SM
4. In the part A of this authority, permission is asked by the in-charge of trolley to enter into the Block section.
5. Permission is granted by the SM in part A.
6. Information regarding withdrawal of the Lorry/Trolley from the block section after completion of work is given to the SM in part C.
7. Following details are filled in this authority
a. Name of the issuing station,
b. Date & time of issue,
c. Time of lorry entering into the section and withdrawal of the lorry from the section.
T/1525 – Motor Trolley permit (in-charge of the trolley, record)
1. This authority is issued by the SM to the in-charge of the motor trolley to permit him to enter into the block section.
2. The following details are filled Name of the station, date & time, motor trolley No., name of the station ahead, private number received on line clear from the station ahead, description of the signals which has to be passed at ON, signature of the SM and In-charge of the motor trolley, station’s seal etc.
T/66B – Double Line Train Signal Register.
T/137B Single Line Train Signal Register. (BWM 12.03)
1. It is not an authority but a register which is used in the block cabin or SM’s office for entering the descriptions of trains.
2. It is an important register which is sealed at the first instance at the time of accident so that no change can be made in it.
3. The following details are filled in this register
a. Name of the station, date & time
b. Description of synchronization of time with the controller
c. Name of the nearest station, train number and name, time of line clear enquiry and obtained, Pvt. No., description if line clear is cancelled, time of train entering into the block section, time of section clear, remarks etc.
4. All the entries in the TSR are made in ink and there should be no over writing in it. If any wrong entries are made then a single line should be drawn on it so that the original entries are legible.
5. Entries shall be made only by the authorized staffs.
6. While signing off the duty, a line should be drawn under all the entries. The SM signing off and the SM signing on the duty shall enter their name date & time, and put their signature.
7. The SM, who makes any entry for a train, shall continue on duty till all entries affecting the train are completed. The SM/switch man who grant line clear for a train shall remain on duty till the train has arrived and the “train out of section” signal has been given and acknowledged. (if there are lorry, trolley, material train working in the section or the section is likely to be occupied for a longer time as in case of accident, engine failure, OHE failure, the above rule shall not be followed.)
8. While signing off the duty after the duty roster, the SM shall make any of the following endorsements as may be appropriate- “Signed off at_________ hours in order to admit________ Train, arrived at _______ hours; Or “Signed off at ______ hours in order to receive train out of section report for _________ train dispatched to _________ station arrived there at ________ hours.
9. If the Block section is occupied for a longer time then endorsement should be made in red ink in the TSR and station diary. Note- if token or paper line clear ticket are in use in the single line then separate column is printed to enter their No. in the TSR of single line.
T/199 F – Private Number Sheet (BWM- 12.02)
1. Private number sheets will be provided by the Divisional Safety Officer (DSO) to all the stations.
2. Private number sheet of the same series are not to be issued to adjoining station and also not supplied to the same station in succession.
3. When not in use the private number sheet must be in personal custody of the SM on duty. No other person shall have access to it.
4. Transportation inspector or any other officers can demand the private number sheet from the SM at any time as required and it can be cross-checked with the TSR or private number sheet of adjacent stations.
5. SM shall ask for a fresh private number sheet from DSO when the one in use is nearly exhausted. If for any reason private number sheet is not available, the SM will prepare a manuscript private number sheet in the same form as printed sheet inserting his own Pvt. Numbers. His manuscript Pvt. No. sheet should be cancelled immediately on receipt of fresh Pvt. No. sheet and sent to the DSO for record with an explanation for its use.
6. Numbers from 10 to 99 are printed randomly.
7. When the private number is issued it, a line should be drawn diagonally on the number and the train number or the reason for which it is used is written across it.
4. All the entries in the TSR are made in ink and there should be no over writing in it. If any wrong entries are made then a single line should be drawn on it so that the original entries are legible.
5. Entries shall be made only by the authorized staffs.
6. While signing off the duty, a line should be drawn under all the entries. The SM signing off and the SM signing on the duty shall enter their name date & time, and put their signature.
7. The SM, who makes any entry for a train, shall continue on duty till all entries affecting the train are completed. The SM/switch man who grant line clear for a train shall remain on duty till the train has arrived and the “train out of section” signal has been given and acknowledged. (if there are lorry, trolley, material train working in the section or the section is likely to be occupied for a longer time as in case of accident, engine failure, OHE failure, the above rule shall not be followed.)
8. While signing off the duty after the duty roster, the SM shall make any of the following endorsements as may be appropriate- “Signed off at_________ hours in order to admit________ Train, arrived at _______ hours; Or “Signed off at ______ hours in order to receive train out of section report for _________ train dispatched to _________ station arrived there at ________ hours.
9. If the Block section is occupied for a longer time then endorsement should be made in red ink in the TSR and station diary. Note- if token or paper line clear ticket are in use in the single line then separate column is printed to enter their No. in the TSR of single line.
T/199 F – Private Number Sheet (BWM- 12.02)
1. Private number sheets will be provided by the Divisional Safety Officer (DSO) to all the stations.
2. Private number sheet of the same series are not to be issued to adjoining station and also not supplied to the same station in succession.
3. When not in use the private number sheet must be in personal custody of the SM on duty. No other person shall have access to it.
4. Transportation inspector or any other officers can demand the private number sheet from the SM at any time as required and it can be cross-checked with the TSR or private number sheet of adjacent stations.
5. SM shall ask for a fresh private number sheet from DSO when the one in use is nearly exhausted. If for any reason private number sheet is not available, the SM will prepare a manuscript private number sheet in the same form as printed sheet inserting his own Pvt. Numbers. His manuscript Pvt. No. sheet should be cancelled immediately on receipt of fresh Pvt. No. sheet and sent to the DSO for record with an explanation for its use.
6. Numbers from 10 to 99 are printed randomly.
7. When the private number is issued it, a line should be drawn diagonally on the number and the train number or the reason for which it is used is written across it.
8. Should it occur from any cause that a private number is the same as the last one issued, the issuing station shall cancel the number in his sheet, add the remark “Same as last Pvt. No.), sign it and issue next different Pvt. No..
9. Private numbers are used generally in the following situations
a. Granting line clear,
b. Exchanged with the cabin staffs while taking OFF the Home Signal,
c. Exchanged with the cabin staffs while taking OFF the Last Stop Signal,
d. Exchanged with the cabin staffs while receiving the train by giving signal overlap by setting the Sand Hump.
e. While clearing the section on Block Telephone or Control Telephone,
f. Exchanged between SM and Controller while using the Cross-over,
g. On cancelation demand for assisting engine.
OTHER IMPORTANT AUTHORITIES:
T/431 – Train Examination Report
1. This is in the form of a book and kept in SM’s office or YM’s office.
2. It has three parts i.e. A,B,C.
3. This authority is used to the TXR by the SM/YM for examination of the trains.
4. Details like the train No. to be examined, the line on which the train is standing, departure time of that train, date & time of issue, are mentioned in the part A, B, C and signed by the SM/YM and sent to the TXR.
5. The TXR shall keep the part B and C with him and sign the part A as his acknowledgement and send back to the SM/YM.
6. After complete examination of the train the TXR shall send the part B and C to the SM/YM.
7. The SM shall keep the part C and sign on the part B and send it to the TXR. This part will be kept with the TXR as record.
T/115 B - BLOCK COMPETENCY CERTIFICATE SR 5.01-3
1. The Block Competency certificate issued by the Principal, ZRTI to the SM/ ASM/ Switchman/ Cabin Master after successfully passing the specified examination. It shall include the operations of Block Instruments, Panel and RRI.
2. The validity of this certificate is 3 years. But if for some reason or the other, the refresher training has not been arranged, the validity this certificate can be extended up to the next refresher course by DOM/AOM.
3. No person shall be permitted to operate the Block Instrument/panel/RRI unless he is in the possession of the competency certificate. The SM and ASM on duty, Cabin ASM, Switchman, in independent charge of the block cabin and stations and who are in possession of this certificate are authorized to operate the Block Instruments, Panels, RRIs. Where the SubASM are authorized to operate the Block Instruments, Panels, RRIs independently, it will be prescribed in the SWR.
4. If a staff have been working for a year or more at a station where they are not required to operate the Block Instrument, are posted to station where they required to operate the Block Instrument, or when they are required to operate Block Instrument, they shall be tested locally by the Divisional Safety Officer (DSO)/ DOM/AOM in the manipulation of Block Instrument and fresh certificate shall be issued before such staffs are allowed to take over the charge of their duties on transfer.
5. In case of non-block stations where there is panel interlocking system, the Cabinman/ Leverman/ A grade pointsman are issued certificate of competency to operate the panel by DOM/AOM and DSTE/ASTE.
Brake Power Certificate (BPC)
1. This certificate is issued to the LP and Guard of the train by the TXR.
2. Details like train no. and name, engine no., line no., vehicle no., tonnage, number of vehicles, etc. are written.
Column A- Air pressure centimeters in the engine and brake van.
Column B- Air pressure Kg/cm2 in the engine and brake van.
Column C- Number of Cylinders working/ number of defective cylinders and brake power percentage.
Formula for calculating brake power= TC-DC/TC*100
Where, (TC) = Total number of cylinders
(DC) = number of defective cylinders
BRAKE POWER PERCENTAGE
OTHER AUTHORITIES AND THEIR NAME
1. Loco Pilot Memo Book- T-245 B
2. Guard Memo Book- T-13B
3. Sign On Register (LP)- T-452B
4. Sign Off Register (LP)- T-453B
5. Sign On Register (Guard)- T-454B
6. Sign off Register (Guard)- T-455B
7. Call Book (LP &Gd)- T-138B
8. Stock Report Register- T-84B
9. Combined Travel Report- T-288F
10. Vehicle Guidance- T-81F (for goods train)
11. Vehicle Guidance- T-81F (A) (for passenger train)
1. Loco Pilot Memo Book- T-245 B
2. Guard Memo Book- T-13B
3. Sign On Register (LP)- T-452B
4. Sign Off Register (LP)- T-453B
5. Sign On Register (Guard)- T-454B
6. Sign off Register (Guard)- T-455B
7. Call Book (LP &Gd)- T-138B
8. Stock Report Register- T-84B
9. Combined Travel Report- T-288F
10. Vehicle Guidance- T-81F (for goods train)
11. Vehicle Guidance- T-81F (A) (for passenger train)
