Action to be taken by Train Crew after detection of Brake Binding/Flat Tyrei (Eng/Hindi)

 Action to be taken by Train Crew after detection of Brake Binding/Flat Tyre

1. For air brake coaching stock – Assistant Driver and Guard will find out location of brake binding/flat tyre. At station the assistance should be given by Station staff to train crew. After detecting the culprit coach, the brakes should be released manually and thereafter, brake system should be isolated by closing isolating cocks of brake cylinders, isolating cocks in between FP and auxiliary Reservoir and isolating the DV by rotating DV handle to horizontal position as per detailed instructions given in the working time table.

Brake Binding / Flat Tyre, Precaution, Detection & Duties Of Different Departments (Eng / Hindi)

BRAKE BINDING/FLAT TYRE

A) Setting of Empty/Load Device in Wagons-

The Empty/Load device in wagons if not set in correct position will cause brake binding and flat tyre.

1. To avoid cases of flat tyre /poor brake power, it should be ensured at the time of loading/unloading that Empty/Load Box lever should be put in correct position by Operating/Commercial staff i.e. On Empty Position - When wagon is empty or slightly loaded. On Loaded Position- When wagon is loaded.

2. This should be super checked by Guard at the time of starting train from originating point, and by TXR at the time of train examination.