MARSHALLING
Marshalling:- Marshalling means scientific and systematic arrangement of vehicles on train to meet specific transportation needs such as safety and security , operational efficiency, elimination of delay, optimum utilization of transport capacity and maximum facility in dealing with traffic during run, at terminal station and beyond.
ANTI TELESCOPIC MARSHALLING:-
The marshalling done by using anti telescopic coach is called Anti Telescopic Marshalling. In this marshalling some special type of coach are attached next to engine and in near of the train. The Anti Telescopic coach is so designed that the impact of collision on other part of the train is nullified on negligible.
ANTI TELESCOPIC MARSHALLING OF MAIL/EXPRESS TRAIN
1. Engine + SLR + 2 ATC + other coaches + 2 ATC + SLR
2. Anti Telescopic Marshalling of passenger Train Engine + SLR + 1 ATC + other coaches + 1 ATC + SLR
3. Anti Telescopic Marshalling of Train on branch line Engine + 1 ATC + other coaches + SLR + other coach + 1ATC The SLR itself is considered as anti telescopic coach because both side of passenger compartment of SLR are provided with luggage compartments. The SLR is attached in the middle of the train in the branch line to reduce the delay due to shunting.
a. In case of SLRs having passenger portion on one side, luggage cum brake portion on other side, it should be scrutinized in such a way that luggage cum brake portion is trailing outermost on next to engine.
b. Passenger portion of SLR should be locked if scrutinized next to engine or trailing outermost.
c. In case of newly designed SLR with passenger portion in the middle, there can be positioned in either way.
d. In case of shortage of SLRs, suitable other coaching vehicles or VPU may be provided and in case of coaching vehicle, used as SLR, its doors should be locked to ensure that passengers can’t occupy it.
e. Two ATCs should be scrutinized inside the ATC SLRs at both ends.
f. After providing for Mail/Express trains, all available anti-telescopic/steel bodied SLR should be used on main line passenger train and passenger trains.
SPECIFICATION OF ANTI TELESCOPIC COACH (ATC):-
1. The ATC are designed with stainless steel and are very light weight in comparison to general coaches so that engine can haul a longer train.
2. The under frame, side and the root are made of with single frame.
3. Each corner isproviding with toilets and next to it doors are provided. The sitting berths are provided in between the doors of either ends.
4. The sides are weaker than other part of the coach. Collapsible tubes are fitted under the toilets and under frames. The energy created during head-on-collision is observed by the sides and the collapsible tubes are damaged which keeps the middle part of the coach for the passenger safe.
5. For identification of this coach cross, mark is painted rear the buffer.
6. Coiled springs are provided between axle and bogie which absorb the shock.
7. Each joints of the bogie frame is fitted with special type of Rubber so that fitness of the coach is kept intact and less sounds are produced.
MARSHALLING OF PASSENGER & MIXED TRAIN SR-4.23-4
1. The composition and marshalling of Mail/Express, passenger and mixed train is prescribed by special instruction, issued by PCOM time to time.
2. On Passenger/Mail Exp/ Mixed Train, there must be at-least two SLR out of which one is attached next to engine and one in rearmost.
3. If two SLRs are not available at least one SLR should be attached in rear.
4. On passenger and mixed train on short branch lines, one SLR may be attached in the middle of the train to avoid reversing in shunting provided not more than two bogies are on either side.
5. The marshalling arrangements on mixed trains shall ordinarily be Engine + Goods Vehicle + Passenger Vehicles + SLR.
6. Vehicle fitted with and connected with vacuum/ air frame system of train throughout can be attached behind rear SLR. In passenger trains not more than two bogies may be attached behind rear SLR. In addition, on inspection van fitted with hand brake may be attached as near most vehicle.
7. In mixed train one inspection van or power generator car may be attached as rear most vehicle in addition to two bogies/ four 4- wheelers behind rear SLR, provided brakes of all vehicles are in working condition and the inspection van is provided with hand brake.
8. A single 4-wheeler vehicle must not be marshaled between two bogies or between engine and bogie.
9. When 4-wheelers are attached to a passenger train, speed of train should not exceed 75kmph subject to local restriction.
10. No goods stock shall be attached to a passenger train unless certified by the TXR that it is safe to run on passenger train.
11. Piped vehicle are not to be attached with passenger train. However, in case of mixed train they may be attached inside rear brake van of fully vacuum/ air brake train and not behind rear brake van, provided they do not cause any interference to train lighting connections.
12. TXRs at all coaching and goods “Maintenance and Fit to Run” stations shall examine all goods stock attached to passenger trains, even though the train to which they are attached is not ordinarily examined at that station. At these stations, the examination will be limited to the goods stock only and will be confined to safe to run examination.
13. On such stations where no C & W staff is provided on the terminal stations, the C&W staff at originating station of mixed train will give the certificate for both outward and inward journey of the wagon whether loaded or empty indicating the terminal station.
14. The pantry car should be marshaled in the middle and should be attached to vestibule stock. 15. Vestibule coaches should be attached in one group as far as possible no non-vestibule coach should be attached in between them.
16. All AC coaches should be Marshaled in one group and should be attached to vestibule coaches at proper place.
17. While marshalling the sectional coaches, it should be taken into consideration that if shunting engine is available at the junction station where shunting of the coaches is to be performed, then the coaches should be marshaled in rear of the train.
MARSHALLING OF GOODS TRAIN:-
1. There should be at least on goods brake van in the rear of the train, except in case of train mentioned in SR-4.23-1.
2. No ODC shall be attached to a train without the sanction of PCOM.
3. A single four-wheeler must not be marshaled between two bogies but a single fourwheeler may be attached between the engine and bogie to avoid delays in shunting enroots.
4. One damaged (or sick) vehicle/ wagon, or engine certified fit to run may under special instructions, be attached out- side rear brake van of goods train during day time only.
5. A single empty four wheeler wagon must not be marshaled between loaded wagons on the Ghat section. 6. Dead engine (not defective) if fit to run with maximum permissible speed can be attached next to engine on at 7th position from the engine.
*Where two engines are not permitted to run.
**Where two engines are permitted to run.
GUARD WAGON- Empty wagon/coaching vehicle or loaded wagon/coaching vehicles, not loaded with explosive goods, inflammable goods or empty passenger coaches (looked) are use as guard wagon for safe carriage of explosive and inflammable goods. These guard wagons are attached in front and in rear of the wagons/vehicles loaded with explosive inflammable materials/ LPG gas. One eight wheeler can be used in place of two 4-wheelers as guard wagon.
MARSHALLING OF WAGON LOADED WITH EXPLOSSIVE:-
Maximum number of goods wagon or powder van with military Explosive or gun powder which can be marshaled with each class of trains should be marshaled as follows :-
I. With Goods train – 05
II. With passenger train- 02 (preferably powder wagon is used)
III. With mixed train – 04 powder wagon or 3 covered wagons.
1. The wagons loaded with gun powder ammunition or explosive must be in one group at one place in a train.
2. The explosive loaded in the wagon must not exceed the marked caring capacity (as mentioned in red-traffic book).
3. Two guard wagons must to scrutinize in front and in rear of the wagon loaded with explosive. If the wagon loaded with explosive is to be attached near the engine, a guard wagon must be attached in between engine and Explosive wagon.
4. As far as possible, the wagons loaded with Explosive should be attached in rear of the coaching vehicles.
5. The rules mentioned above for guard wagon is also applicable to military special.
6. The marshalling of wagons loaded with explosive or gun powder ammunition in the military special must be in accordance with military traffic, but the maximum load should be in accordance with the sectional load mentioned in the load table.
SR-4.28-5- Carriage of petroleum and other inflammable liquids by train:- Petroleum and other inflammable materials are divided into class ‘A’ which are highly inflammable and class ‘B’ which are inflammable. The common types of class ‘A’ liquids carried on the railway are aviation, spirit, benzene, crude oil, petro (motor spirit), solvent oil, methanol and naphtha. The common types of class ‘B’ liquids are diesel oil, jet turbine fuel kerosene and turpentine. Details are given in the Red Traffic Book.
SR-4.28-6- Carriage of petroleum and other inflammable liquids by passenger and mixed train:-
1. The maximum number of tank wagons or vans containing packed petroleum and other inflammable liquids that can be carried by passenger on mixed train is four.
2. Such wagon must be grouped together and close coupled to one another and also to the adjoining vehicles on either side and must be marshalled as far away as possible from the Loco Motive.
3. Wagon containing class ‘A’ liquid must be preceded and followed by two guard wagons exclusive of brake van. If wagon containing class ‘A’ liquid are marshalled next to engine, one guard wagon should be provided between engine and such wagon.
4. Wagon containing class ‘B’ liquids need to be separated by one guard wagon in front and one in rear.
5. The number of guard wagons in front and in rear will not be less than two when wagons contain gases (compressed, liquefied or dissolved).
6. All empty wagons which had contained either class ‘A’ or class ‘B’ inflammable liquids should be treated in the same way as wagons actually containing the inflammable liquids and should be separated in front as per items 3 & 4 above.
SR-4.29-1-Working of Disabled Vehicle, Wagon or Damaged Engine:-
1. Whenever a Loco foreman or Train Examiner considers it is safe to attach disabled vehicle, wagon or damaged engine behind the rear brake van he shall issue a written advice to this effect to the SM.
2. SM, on receiving a written advise may attach such vehicle, wagon or engine behind the rear brake van of goods train or a mixed train on sections where no goods train generally run, during day light and in clear weather.
3. The original advice must be given to the guard of the train for submission with the journal.
4. After sun set on if the weather is thick, foggy or tempestuous, the vehicle, wagon or engine must be detached and sent on again in day light or when the weather is clear. If vehicle, wagon or engine is detached before reaching its destination, the original advice must be made over to the SM by the Guard.
5. Only one such vehicle, wagon or engine can be attached in the rear of a goods or mixed train. The Loco foreman or Head Train Examiner should depute a competent railway servant to accompany the train.
GHAT MARSHALLING /GHAT RULES:-
1. Information on Ghat section is mentioned in the working time table of the division. The following are the Ghat section on central railway. Igatpuri-Kasara (ThallGhat)- Mumbai division. Lonavala-Karjat (BhorGhat)- Mumbai division. Dharakoh-Maramjhari- Nagpur division. Tigaon –Chichanda – Nagpur division.
2. Working instructions and marshalling of trains to be run in Ghat section is also mentioned in the WTT.
3. If more than 75 % coaching vehicles are attached to a train, it shall be treated as passenger train, and it should have 100 % brake power.
4. The load in the train should not exceed the load prescribed in the load table.
5. Only trained LPs shall work the train in the Ghat Section. The LP should personally check the brake power before entering into the Ghat section.
6. If the train is likely to be stop for more than 10 minutes in the Ghat section, hand brake shall be applied immediately and wooden wedges shall be used.
7. No engine shall be detached from the train in the Ghat Section at any circumstances.
8. One empty wagon shall not be scrutinized between two loaded wagons.
9. All the loaded and empty stock shall be grouped in separate blocks and loaded stock shall be scrutinize next to engine followed by the empty stock.
10. Train should have a properly working vacuum/air brake system.
