DEFECTIVE PERMANENT WAY (SR-6.07-1)
If Loco Pilot or Guard experiences any abnormal condition in the track over which his train
has passed and he considers that the portion of the track over which his train has passed is
detrimental for safe running of subsequent trains will take action as under:-
1. Stop his train at next block station without clearing the block section, whistle frequently and
inform the SM through available means of communication. In case of IBS and automatic
block territories, the loco pilot must inform the SM in rear and LP of trains already left the
station in rear through available means of communications to stop movement of train.
2. A written memo indicating the details of the occurrence is given to SM by the LP.
3. The SM must issue a message to the SM of the other end, and Junior Engineer/Section
Engineer (P.Way), AEN, DEN, CHC, DOM.
4. Arrange to dispatch a track maintenance machine /tower wagon /light engine or in their
absence a train accompanied by an Engineering Official with a caution order to the effect to
“stop dead”. The Engineering Official will inspect the track and shall allow the train to pass
only after satisfying that the track is safe for the passage of train. Advice the condition of the
track and any restriction of speed to be imposed to the SM personally or through a written
memo which may be sent through the LP. In the absence of Engineering Official the train will
be send with caution order (T/409) instructing “stop dead” before the affected kilometer
and after satisfying himself about the condition of track, pass over the track at maximum 10
kmph.
5. If he finds the line is unsafe to pass, he shall return to station in rear. If LP is not able to
detect any defect in track, subsequent train shall be dispatched with a speed of 10kmph
over the affected track till the track is certified to be safe by engineering official.
6. If the Guard of any train experiences any abnormal occurrence in the track while working his
train he must inform the LP of his train through walkie-talkie or other available means of
communication after which the loco pilot shall take action as mentioned above.
FAILURE OF RAIL/WELDING (SR-15.17-1)
In the event of rail/weld failure the Key man/Gang mate /P. Way misty or cold
weather patrolman, shall after protecting the line, make necessary emergency repairs to
the track and pass traffic at 20 KMPH. The temporary/permanent repairs to track shall be
done by the PWI as soon as possible and restore traffic at normal speed.
