TRAIN DIVIDING (GR 6.09 SR 6.09-1)
1. When a train stops in a block section in consequence of an accident or the inability of the engine to pull whole of the train, the Loco Pilot of the train will give four short (0000) whistles repeatedly and the Guard will take immediate steps to protect the train in rear in accordance with G.R.6.03.
2. After the train has been protected, the Guard will consult the Loco Pilot and if the engine, is capable of proceeding either light or with part of the load, the Guard will take immediate steps to pin down firmly hand brakes of at least 50% wagons of remaining load or 10 wagons (whichever is more) and also apply the hand brake in the brake van. The Loco Pilot must ensure that hand brake on an adequate number of wagons have been pinned down. In air braked load close the angle cock of both the wagons/coaches from where the load is to be divided.
3. The Guard will give T/609 to the Loco Pilot to proceed to the next station, clearly stating the number of vehicles and also the painted number and the owning railway of the vehicle of the load attached to the engine.
4. On a single line section the loco Pilot shall hand over the “token” or the line clear Ticket, whichever in use, to the Guard and obtain a receipt from him. The Guard shall retain the token or the line clear Ticket until the block section has been cleared of all the vehicles of this train. At this the TL/TB shall not be fixed on the rear of the first portion.
5. As soon as the engine with/without vehicle is drawn forward, the Guard will place his red hand signal in front of the remaining load and then Guard will protect load in front in accordance with G.R.6.03 (600-600-10-10).
6. The Loco Pilot will send his Assistant /loco Pilot to the Guard who will depute the Assistant Loco Pilot with hand signals to protect the remaining load in rear.
7. The loco Pilot while working part load, without Assistant Loco Pilot on engine, should proceed cautiously up to the next block station.
8. On approaching the station ahead with the knowledge that the block section behind is obstructed, the Loco Pilot must stop at the outermost facing points and give (-0-0) whistles repeatedly to warn the station staff that only a part of load has arrived and the section behind is obstructed. At stations where there are no facing points, the Loco Pilot shall stop opposite station/cabin without clearing the block section in rear and give the prescribed whistle code.(--0--0)
9. The SM after understanding the situation will take immediate steps to ensure that
a. The block section is not cleared
b. Advise the SM in rear that the section is obstructed c. Shall inform the SCOR
d. Shall exhibit ‘All Right’ hand signal from the platform/cabin for the train to be admitted in to the station.
10. On arrival at the station on the basis of T/609 the Loco Pilot and the SM must jointly check the front portion of his load to see that it has arrived complete.
11. When the SM sends the same Loco Pilot to pick up the remaining load, he shall issue the following authorities:
a. T/609(which is given by the Guard to the Loco Pilot, is endorsed by the SM)
b. T/369(3b) or T/511 as the case may be,
c. T/409- caution order-the sped restriction of 25 KMPH
12. If the same Loco Pilot is not returning to pick up the load due to failure or otherwise, the SM shall keep T/609 with him and shall issue the following authorities to the Loco Pilot of another engine a. T/A-602. The kilo meter of obstruction shall be mentioned maximum speed shall be restricted to
i. 15 KMPH – when visibility is clear
ii. 10 KMPH – when visibility is not clear
iii. T/369(3b) or T/511 (as required)
13. The SM shall depute a point man with the Loco Pilot while returning to pick up the remaining portion of load.
14. While returning to pick up the load left in the section under consideration , the Loco Pilot must keep a sharp look-out and proceed cautiously and frequently sound the whistle. He shall stop his engine immediately at the site where the Guard is displaying the hand signal.
15. The Guard will pick up 3 detonators (1200, 1210, 1220) mts) and Pilot the engine by riding on it towards the load bursting the intermediate detonator.
16. As soon as the portion of the load left in the section is sighted either by Guard or Loco Pilot, the engine will be brought to a halt. The Guard will get down from the engine and Pilot the engine on to the load walking at a safe distance ahead of the engine.
17. The Asst. Loco Pilot deputed to protect the train in rear will be recalled by sounding a continuous long whistle, who shall return leaving 3 detonators on the line and picking up to intermediate detonators.
18. Guard, Asst. Loco Pilot and points man shall release the hand brakes, connect all the coupling/ hoses and the remaining load is taken to the next station.
19. Before clearing block section the SM and Guard should jointly check that the complete load has arrived.
NOTE- If engine of a passenger train is unable to haul the full load, it will not be detached but will remain couple up to the train until assisting engine arrives. After the train has been protected in rear in accordance with GR6.03 and if information cannot be conveyed to the controller on the field telephone, the Asst. Driver/Asst. Guard will be sent to the nearest station with a written message for assistance. The engine of a train carrying passengers must not be detached on the train divided in section except
- In an emergency.
- For testing bridges. For isolating a burning coach or coaches on a train carrying passenger.
- If assisting engine is needed at the accident site immediately and there is no means of communication to inform, engine can be sent to the nearest station for giving information.
