Lobby system:
A Lobby is like a control office in the field. It is established with the twin aim of reducing engine detention and crew detention in a yard or a crew or engine changing station by realistic ordering of trains and Crew/Guard booking.
It is advantageous to have a combined crew and guard booking lobby so that both are available simultaneously. The lobby supervisors/staff can take forecast of a train running from the Deputy controller/section controller along with details regarding the names of crew, Guard and their signing in time, loco particulars, last C&W examination etc.
They can verify the dates of Loco schedules from the chart available with them and keep liaison with the Power Controller/TLC. They also keep watch on "expect" of train formation, examination, readiness etc. and by constant chasing, planning and updating of information, trains are ordered on realistic expect, Trains may be put back or cancelled, it required and crew booking and engine allocation changed promptly.
Some overlapping crew/guard may also be kept in lobby to take care the last minute absenteeism. Shunters may also be kept in the lobby big yards / junctions to attach, detach and run round locos or to pull the train yard up to the Crew changing points so as to avoid wastage of main line loco pilots.
The pre departure detention to the crew, crew hours balancing, rescheduling of loco and yard detentions to loco can be thoroughly monitor by the lobby and remedial measures taken.
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