HEAVY HAUL TRAINS
1. Operating instructions -
1.1 A memo should be served to the Guard and LP by the originating SM to be tagged to BPC and VG. Also at each crew change point, a memo should be given to the outgoing Guard and LP by the SM about higher pay load, so that the crew can be vigilant about special precautions including speed restrictions to be observed in route in view of higher pay load .
1.2 Caution boards shall be displayed at crew lobbies as well as notified stations prominently depicting caution orders based on track structures.
1.3 Sectional speed as notified, to all concern through WTT as permanent caution or through other means should be followed. Notified stations shall issue caution order accordingly.
1.4 Based on higher carrying capacity, special color (preferably green) code shall be followed in FOIS for such train.
1.5 In case of exigencies, when these train are diverted on alternate route the above general guideline should followed.
1.6 The maximum speed of these trains shall be restricted to 60 kmph. For the wagons which have been made fit for higher speed up to 75 kmph in case of CC +6+2, the same shall be run as per speed restriction imposed from time to time.
1.7 To avoid stalling, adequate powering in accordance with higher trailing load should be ensured.
2.0 Weather related conditions –
CC+8+2 loading shall not be permitted during monsoon period for all coal loads. The monsoon period shall be considered from 1st June to 31st August.
3. Functioning of weigh bridge / overloading of wagons – functioning of weigh bridge / overloading of wagon, in the Division should be reported in the daily position. If a weigh bridge goes out of order then loading shall be permitted up to 7 days by DRM, upto 30 days by PCOM, upto 6 months by GM with a personal approval. If the weigh remains out of order for more than 6 months, loading of CC+8+2 / CC +6+2 shall not be permitted.
4. Following procedure will be followed for dealing with wagons beyond PCC+Loading tolerance.
1.1 Division shall ensure that loading in wagon in limited to the permissible carrying capacity + loading tolerance.
1.2 In rare cases if any overloading is detected beyond this level , following procedure shall be flowed:
2. Subsidiary instructions –
2.1 Fortnightly review of overloading rakes and action taken should be done at the level of DRM and report sent to HQ where similar review will be done at the level of PHODs.
2.2 It will be ensured that all locomotives have functional speedometer and speed recorder.
2.3 A team of Sr. DOM / DOM (coal), Sr. DEN (co.) / Sr. DEN, Sr. DME (C&W) / DME, Sr. DFM/DFM may carry out joint inspection at least once in three months to ensure that all the weigh bridge of loading parties, as well as Railways, are functioning properly and proper procedure are being followed for weighment.
2.4 Exception report regarding overloading should made available in Division / Central control also so that concern department can make use of data, if required.
3. In case of imposition of speed restrictions, SM of detecting station will give message to the control office and also give memo the LP / Guard for running train at the restricted speed as determined in consultation with Divisional control. Divisional control will also pass on this information to the adjoining divisional control as may be necessary.
