TRAIN PARTING (GR 6.08 and SR – 6.08-1)
Train parting
1. Meaning-
Any portion of the train, if becomes detached while in motion is called train parting.
2. Loco Pilot
I. If the Loco Pilot comes to know that the train has parted, he should put on the flasher light and give long – short - long – short (---0—0) whistle repeatedly to attract the attention of the Guard till acknowledged by the Guard. He should keep the front portion of the train moving until the rear portion of the train has come to a stand. The guard shall acknowledge the loco pilot by waving up the and down a green signal by day and white light by night and shall promptly apply hand brake of the brake van.
II. If both the portion has come to a stand on a single line section, the loco pilot will depute the Asst- Loco Pilot to protect the train in front and the Guard shall protect the train in rear.
3. Guard
If the Guard comes to know that the train has parted, he shall promptly apply hand brake of the brake van and then signal to the Loco Pilot by waving up and down a green signal by day and white light by night. The Loco Pilot must acknowledge this signal with ---0—0 whistles and use his judgment to keep the front portion of the train in motion until the rear portion has come to a stand. As soon as the rear portion has come to a stand in the section, the Guard must protect it both in rear and in front. If the front portion is out of sight, in accordance with G.R 6.03.
4. Loco Pilot of Banking Engine-
If there is a banking engine in the rear, the loco pilot of the banking engine when discover the parting, must bring the rear portion to a stand and at the same time repeatedly sounds – 0—0 whistle to attract the attention of the loco pilot of the leading engine. The loco pilot of the banking engine will protect the rear portion and the guard will protect the train in front.
5. Gate Man-
If a gateman observe a train running in two or more portions, he will draw the attention if the loco pilot and the Guard by shouting and / or whistling. He should also show green hand signal during day and white light by night waving up and down vertically as high and as low as possible. He should show no other signals. Should he fails to attract the attention of the Loco Pilot and if there is sufficient distance between the parted portion of the train, he must place three detonators on the line at a distance 10 meters apart for the following portion or the portions to attract the attention of the Guard by shouting and/ or whistling.
6. Station Master
a) If the Station Master notice a train is running in two or more portions, he will endeavor to attract the attention of the Loco Pilot and Guard by waving green up and down a green signal by day and white light by night. If there is sufficient time between the two portions, he shall place three detonators at 10—10 meters apart between two parts to attract the attention of the Guard.
b) If the two portion enter the block section, the SM shall give the train divided signal (6-3 beats) to the station ahead.
c) The SM of the Station in advance shall acknowledge the signal by giving6-3 beats, He shall receive the train directly into the station on a vacant line and immediately inform the Station in rear5 that the train has parted and that the rear portion may roll back towards the later. If however the rear portion following the front the SM must place 3 detonators on the liner and endeavor to bring it to stand by hand brake, or by heaping up earth on the rails or other suitable means or divert it, if possible to a vacant line.
d) The Points shall be set to the sand hump or derailing switch. But in case of passenger train, it shall be allowed to proceed ahead.
e) If there is no vacant line after receiving the first portion then the rear portion shall be tried to stop by heaping up earth on the rail and BWM 4.11 shall be followed.
6) When both the portions of the parted train are brought to stand and it is possible to couple then up, the Guard will be responsible for bringing the two portions together in a safe and proper manner.
7) Parted load will not be coupled if the number of wagons in rear portion is 10 or less in four wheeler stock and 5 or less in eight wheeler stocks. In such case, SR. 6.09-1 will be followed to clear the load. In case where there is banking loco in rear, the load can be re-coupled.
The Train Divided Signal Code (BWM 4.11)
a) On seeing the train running in two or more portions, 6—3 beats must be sent to the station in advance.
b) On receiving the signal the SM shall acknowledge and place the signals at danger to prevent any train from the opposite direction proceeding towards the station from which such signal is received. The train going in opposite direction must not be allowed to proceed until it has been ascertained that the line on which it is not obstructed.
c) He shall take prompt steps to bring the first portion to a halt ant take all measures to bring the second portion to a stop. He shall place three detonators at 10 meters on the line to attract the attention of the Guard in second portion.
d) The SM who has received 6—3 beats shall take immediate steps to receive the first part on the station and the second part on a vacant line or on a siding.
e) If stoppage of the first portion would risk a collision, it may be allowed to proceed ahead by waving a green signal by day and a white signal by night slowly, provided the line ahead is clear and there is no falling gradient ahead.
f) If the block section ahead is obstructed, then every possible step shall be taken to stop the first part on the station.
g) If a train is parted while starting and the LP runs forward with the first portion, the “stop and examine the train” 6—1 beat signal must be sent to the station in advance and not “train divided” 6—3 beats signal. h) The block section must not be cleared until vehicles of the parted train have arrived at either end of the block section and the line is safe for traffic.
