RULES APPLYING TO THE RAILWAY SERVANT GENERALLY
2.01. Supply of copies of rules-The Railway Administration shall supply-
(A) A copy of these Rules
i) To each station,
ii) To each locomotive running shed, and
iii) To such other offices as it any prescribe,
b) To each railway servant on whom any definite responsibility is placed by the said rules, a copy of the rules, or of such portions thereof as relate to his duties, and
c) To any railway servant a translation of the said rules or of such portions thereof as relate to his duties as may be prescribed by special instructions.
2.02. Upkeep of the copy of rules -
Every railway servant who has been supplied with a copy of these rules, as prescribed under rule 2.01 shall -
(a)Keep it posted with all correction slips,
(b)Produce the same on demand by any of his superiors,
(c)Obtain a new copy from his superior in case his copy is lost or defaced, and
(d)Ensure that staffs working under him are supplied with all corrections and that they also comply with the provisions of this rule.
S.R.2.02/1 -While on inspection, Inspecting Officials are to see that rule books supplied to stations, Loco sheds etc. and staff are upto-date with all corrections/Amendment slips.
2.03. Knowledge of rules- Every railway servant shall
a) Be conversant with the rules relating to his duties whether supplied or not with a copy or translation of the rules relating to his duties and the Railway Administration shall ensure that he does so,
b) Pass the prescribed examinations, if any,
c) Satisfy himself that the staff working under him have complied with clauses (a)and (b),and
d) If necessary, explain to the staff working under him, the rules so far as these apply to them.
S.R.2.03-1- the train working staffs of another railway, who are required to work on this Railway, must be examined for their knowledge of the subsidiary rules and local instruction of this Railway by Transportation Inspector. A written declaration from the staff to the effect that they are acquainted with the rules of this Railway should be obtained.
S.R.2.03-2-Railway employees for whom glasses have been prescribed for the proper performance of their duties must be equipped with a pair of glasses when coming on duty. They must wear them when actually on duty. Running staff must be in possession of two pairs of glasses while they are on duty.
S.R.2.03-3- Training of guard and driver/motormen working in Automatic Section – issue of Competency certificate and one day’s intensive course once in a year.
2.04. Assistance in observance of rules
Every railway servant shall render assistance in carrying out these rules and report promptly any breach thereof, which may come to his notice, to his superior officer and other authority concerned.
2.05. Prevention of trespass, damage or loss
1) Every railway servant is responsible for the security and protection of the property of the Railway Administration under his charge.
2) Every railway servant shall Endeavour to prevent
a) Trespass on railway premises.
b) Fire in railway premises,
c) Theft, damage or loss of railway property,
d) Injury to himself amiss and others
2.06. Obedience to rules and orders
Every railway servant shall promptly observe and obey
a) All rules and special instructions, and
b) All lawful orders given by his superiors.
2.07. Attendance for duty
Every railway servant shall be in attendance for duty at such times and places and for such periods as may be fixed in this behalf by the Railway Administration and shall also attend at any other time and place at which his service may be required
2.08. Absence from duty
1. No railway servant shall, without the permission of his superior, absent himself from duty or alter his appointed hours of attendance or exchange duty with any other railway servant or leave his charge of duty unless properly relieved.
2. If any railway servant while on duty desires to absent himself from duty on the ground of illness, he shall immediately report the matter to his superior and shall not leave his duty until a competent railway servant has been placed in charge thereof.
S.R.2.08-1- station master cabin Assistant Station Master or Switchman leaving Block officer or cabin during the hours of duty
a) If a station Master or a cabin Assistant Station Master or switchman has to leave his Block Officer or Cabin for a few minutes, for any unavoidable reason, he should on uncontrolled section, Advise the station on either side on the block telephone, or the Morse, of the fact. On a controlled section, the controller’s permission must first be obtained. At stations where a lockup lever is provided, he must also lock the levers in whatever position they may be, by means of the lock-up lever and keep the key of that lever in his possession. The Station Master on duty shall also lock the block Instrument, slide Instrument and keep the keys and also the private number sheet in his personal custody whenever he has the occasion to leave the office.
(A) A copy of these Rules
i) To each station,
ii) To each locomotive running shed, and
iii) To such other offices as it any prescribe,
b) To each railway servant on whom any definite responsibility is placed by the said rules, a copy of the rules, or of such portions thereof as relate to his duties, and
c) To any railway servant a translation of the said rules or of such portions thereof as relate to his duties as may be prescribed by special instructions.
2.02. Upkeep of the copy of rules -
Every railway servant who has been supplied with a copy of these rules, as prescribed under rule 2.01 shall -
(a)Keep it posted with all correction slips,
(b)Produce the same on demand by any of his superiors,
(c)Obtain a new copy from his superior in case his copy is lost or defaced, and
(d)Ensure that staffs working under him are supplied with all corrections and that they also comply with the provisions of this rule.
S.R.2.02/1 -While on inspection, Inspecting Officials are to see that rule books supplied to stations, Loco sheds etc. and staff are upto-date with all corrections/Amendment slips.
2.03. Knowledge of rules- Every railway servant shall
a) Be conversant with the rules relating to his duties whether supplied or not with a copy or translation of the rules relating to his duties and the Railway Administration shall ensure that he does so,
b) Pass the prescribed examinations, if any,
c) Satisfy himself that the staff working under him have complied with clauses (a)and (b),and
d) If necessary, explain to the staff working under him, the rules so far as these apply to them.
S.R.2.03-1- the train working staffs of another railway, who are required to work on this Railway, must be examined for their knowledge of the subsidiary rules and local instruction of this Railway by Transportation Inspector. A written declaration from the staff to the effect that they are acquainted with the rules of this Railway should be obtained.
S.R.2.03-2-Railway employees for whom glasses have been prescribed for the proper performance of their duties must be equipped with a pair of glasses when coming on duty. They must wear them when actually on duty. Running staff must be in possession of two pairs of glasses while they are on duty.
S.R.2.03-3- Training of guard and driver/motormen working in Automatic Section – issue of Competency certificate and one day’s intensive course once in a year.
2.04. Assistance in observance of rules
Every railway servant shall render assistance in carrying out these rules and report promptly any breach thereof, which may come to his notice, to his superior officer and other authority concerned.
2.05. Prevention of trespass, damage or loss
1) Every railway servant is responsible for the security and protection of the property of the Railway Administration under his charge.
2) Every railway servant shall Endeavour to prevent
a) Trespass on railway premises.
b) Fire in railway premises,
c) Theft, damage or loss of railway property,
d) Injury to himself amiss and others
2.06. Obedience to rules and orders
Every railway servant shall promptly observe and obey
a) All rules and special instructions, and
b) All lawful orders given by his superiors.
2.07. Attendance for duty
Every railway servant shall be in attendance for duty at such times and places and for such periods as may be fixed in this behalf by the Railway Administration and shall also attend at any other time and place at which his service may be required
2.08. Absence from duty
1. No railway servant shall, without the permission of his superior, absent himself from duty or alter his appointed hours of attendance or exchange duty with any other railway servant or leave his charge of duty unless properly relieved.
2. If any railway servant while on duty desires to absent himself from duty on the ground of illness, he shall immediately report the matter to his superior and shall not leave his duty until a competent railway servant has been placed in charge thereof.
S.R.2.08-1- station master cabin Assistant Station Master or Switchman leaving Block officer or cabin during the hours of duty
a) If a station Master or a cabin Assistant Station Master or switchman has to leave his Block Officer or Cabin for a few minutes, for any unavoidable reason, he should on uncontrolled section, Advise the station on either side on the block telephone, or the Morse, of the fact. On a controlled section, the controller’s permission must first be obtained. At stations where a lockup lever is provided, he must also lock the levers in whatever position they may be, by means of the lock-up lever and keep the key of that lever in his possession. The Station Master on duty shall also lock the block Instrument, slide Instrument and keep the keys and also the private number sheet in his personal custody whenever he has the occasion to leave the office.
b) If the station master on either side or the controller knows that line clear will be required for a train, he should advise the station master who wishes to leave his office temporarily of the impending approach of a train.
c) A pointsman or Lever man should be left in block officer or cabin to summon the Station Master when required. This person must not operate the Block or Slide Instruments nor allow unauthorized person to operate them.
2.09 Taking alcoholic drink, sedative, narcotic, stimulant drug or preparation:
(1)While on duty, no railway servant shall, whether he is directly connected with the working of trains or not, be in a state of intoxication or in a state in which, by reason of his having taken or used any alcoholic drink, sedative, narcotic or stimulant drug or preparation, his capacity to perform his duties is impaired.
(2)No railway servant, directly connected with the working of trains, shall take or use any alcoholic drink, sedative, narcotic or stimulant drug or preparation within eight hours before the commencement of his duty or take or use any such drink, drug or preparation when on duty.
S.R.2.09/1 -A railway servant while on duty or within 8 hours before coming to duty should not take any alcoholic drink or intoxicating drug. If he found in a state of intoxication while on duty, he shall be liable to severe disciplinary action which may extend even to dismissal from service.
S.R.2.09/2 -Intoxication, medical report and witnesses:-When a case of intoxication, or what appears to be intoxication, is notice, a medical report should, if possible, be obtained at once. The written evidence of two impartial witnesses should also be obtained.
2.10-Conduct of Railway servants:-
A railway servant shall -
(a)Wear the badge and uniform, if prescribed, and be neat and tidy in his appearance while on duty, (b) be prompt, civil and courteous,
(c) not solicit or accept illegal gratification,
(d) give all reasonable assistance and be careful to give correct information to the public, and
(e) when asked, give his name and designation without hesitation.
2.11 Duty for securing safety:
(1) Every railway servant shall -
(a) See that every exertion is made for ensuring the safety of the public,
(b) Promptly report to his superior any occurrence affecting the safe or proper working of the railway which may come to his notice, and
(c) Render on demand all possible assistance in the case of an accident or obstruction.
(2) Every railway servant who observes -
(a) that any signal is defective,
(b) any obstruction, failure or threatened failure of any part of the way or works,
(c) anything wrong with a train, or
(d) any unusual circumstances likely to interfere with the safe running of trains, or the safety of the public, shall take immediate steps, such as the circumstances of the case may demand, to prevent accident; and where necessary, advise the nearest Station Master by the quickest possible means; provided that in the case of a train having parted, he shall not show a stop hand signal but shall Endeavour to attract the attention of the Loco Pilot or Guard by shouting, gesticulating or other means.
S.R.2.11-1 –Running of Defective Locomotives - If, in the Driver’s opinion , the running of a locomotive is, in any way abnormal, the Diver must exercise his discretion to reduce the speed of the train to an extent which he considers safe, and he should immediately report the full circumstances to the Diesel Power Controller /Traction Power controller. The DPC / TLC must immediately refer the matter to his Power /Traction Officer. The permission of the latter must be obtained before the engine is put back in service. These instructions refer to all types of locomotives.
S.R.2.11-2 - Precautions to be taken for working of train during storm and strong wind
I. When the warning message forecasting cyclone , storm or strong wind has been received from the Meteorological Department and /or there is a reasonable doubt that severe storm is going to break out endangering the safety of passengers, trains etc., the Station Master shall, in consultation with the Guard and the Driver of the train detain the train and also refuse to grant Line Clear to a train coming to his station until storm abates and he considers movements of trains safe.
II. Should a train be caught on the run in cyclone, storm or strong wind of an intensity which, in the opinion of the Driver, is likely to endanger the safety of the train he shall immediately control the speed of his train and bring it to a stop at the first convenient place taking care as far as possible to avoid stoppage of the train at places like sharp curve, high embankments and bridge (including approaches thereof). In controlling the speed and bringing the train to halt, the Driver shall stop his train carefully and without a jerk. He shall restart the train in consultation with the Guard only after the cyclone, storm or strong wind abates and it is considered safe to proceed.
III. The Guard and the Driver / Assistant Driver of the train in co-operation with the railway staff travelling in the train shall try to see that doors and windows of the coaches are kept open by the passengers to allow free passage of the wind through the coaches.
SR 2.11-3 - ANEMOMETERS – In case of vulnerable location and specially selected bridges where Anemometers are installed at one of the stations adjacent to bridges, the SM shall take the following action if the anemometer is indicating wind velocity higher than the danger level of more than 72 KMPH on BG and 30 KMPH on NG.
(i) The Station Master shall inform the Section Controller and the Station Master on the other side immediately about the need to control the movement of trains.
(ii) The Station Master shall not start or allow the movement of trains through his station and also not grant Line clear to the train waiting at the adjacent station for his station.
(iii) He shall resume normal running of trains in consultation with the Section Controller and the Station Master at the adjacent station after the wind velocity is again below the danger level of more than 72 KMPH on BG and 30KMPH on NG.
