Basic Functions of
Control:
1. Train Control: This job is done by SCOR (Section Controller).Supervising & regulating movement of trains from station to station on the
section to avoid delay to trains and to maximize utilisation of the capacity of
the section by: -
(a) Monitoring movement of
trains from station to station and recording paths and detention on COA.
(b) Arranging crossing and
precedence of trains judiciously.
(c) Arranging working of
departmental and material trains.
(d) Giving time signal to all
stations on the section daily at appointed time
(e) Fulfilling interchange
commitment.
(f) Arranging proper movement
of assisting/ banking / light engines.
(g) Clearance of sick wagons
from Roadside stations.
(h) Arrangement of relief for
10 hrs duty staff.
(i) Incident management on
rail network & at station
(j) Arranging Engineering
and/or power blocks in such a way as to involve minimum disturbance to train
running.
(k) Maintaining fluidity of
yards by controlling the flow of stock in and out of yard
(l) Arranging Speedy relief in
case of accidents.
2. Traffic Control
is the general and over-riding control for supervision of the movement of goods
and coaching traffic on the section. It is exercised by :
(a) Collecting information
from the various stations on the section in respect of –
(i) Registration for wagons
outstanding at stations and arrangements for supply of wagons.
(ii) Number of wagons loaded
and empty wagons/rakes awaiting despatch.
(b) Arranging running,
regulation, putting back and cancellation of trains.(both freight &
coaching)
(c) Securing maximum loads for
trains.
(d) Collecting stock position
from the different stations, marshalling and terminal yards.
(e) Arrangement of Crew &
Guard for freight trains
(f) To keep liaison with
adjoining Railways and Divisions for interchange commitments
(g) Monitoring and
coordinating working of yards, goods sheds sidings, loco-shed, TXR depots etc.
(h) Supervising of stock
control.
(i) Arranging supply of wagons
against pending registration.
(j) Securing optimum
utilisation of stock, with minimum detention.
(k) To ensure optimum
utilisation of loco and staff.
(l) To arrange ART & Crane
from adjoining Railway/ Division in case of accidents and other coordination.
3. Power Control -
Power Control is
responsible for provision of motive power to all trains by maintaining position
of locomotives.
(a) Requisitioning engines
from loco sheds for all operating requirements, i.e. Train working, Shunting
and Banking.
(b) Ensuring most economical
use of engines by close supervision both in Traffic Yards and sheds.
(c) Ensuring the return of
engines to “Home Sheds” at regular intervals for servicing and maintenance.
(d) Ensuring an even balance
of engines and crews between running sheds for meeting demands of traffic,
(e) Ensuring that light engine
kilometres is kept to the minimum.
(f) Providing guidance to
running staff for troubleshooting.
4. Carriage and Wagon -
Carriage and
Wagon Control is responsible to assist the train and traffic control and to:
(a) Ensure timely examination
and fitness of all trains
(b) To keep a watch over the
detachment of sick wagons/coaches and to arrange for their early repair and
fitness.
(c) Keeping a watch over
availability of vital C&W components, like Air Hoses, Washers, Clamps etc..
and efficient working of equipments & machines in C&W depot to avoid
detention to trains.
(d) To keep a watch over
placement of wagons /coaches in sick line and their release.
(e) To keep account of
detention to trains on C&W account and take remedial action.
(f) To provide guidance to
running staff for trouble shooting.
(g) For Electrical Multiple
Units, this function is performed by Traction Loco Controller (TLC).
(h) Monitor the movement of
POH due stock to workshops
5. Commercial Control
Commercial
Control assists the Traffic and Train Control:
(a) To expeditiously dispose off unclaimed and
unconnected wagons, parcel consignments.
(b) To keep a watch on
detention to trains on Commercial account like Alarm Chain Pulling, Carriage
watering, Parcel working etc., and take remedial measures.
(c) To ensure quick
transhipment of sick wagons by arranging matching stock and labour.
(d) To keep a watch over
submission of station returns.
(e) Monitoring of public
complaints lodged at the stations.
(f) To ensure proper
maintenance of public amenities available at stations.
(g) Any other job entrusted by
Sr. DCM/ DCM.
6. Traction Power Contro
Traction Power
Control is provided to assist in Traffic and Train Control for:
(a) Arranging maintenance
blocks for OHE
(b) Arranging alternative
power supply in case of tripping etc., through remote control.
(c) Monitoring OHE failures
and taking remedial action.
(d) Monitoring detention of
trains on OHE accounts.
(e) Guiding running/ station
staff in trouble shooting.
7. Engineering
Control: Monitors imposition & cancellation of Engineering
Restrictions, Working of track machines & monitoring integrated
maintainable blocks. To co-ordinate works during maintenance blocks Running of
Material trains.
8. Signal Control
assists Traffic and Train Control and is required :
a) To keep a watch over the S&T failures
and take remedial action.
b) To ensure efficient working
of communication channels
9. Security Control is
responsible for prevention of theft of property and assists passengers in
trains/stations.
10. Crew Control:
a) Crew control ensures availability of Train crew (Loco Pilot).
b) He has got the details of all kinds of loco pilot available in the division like Goods & passenger.
c) Issue instruction to all depot/Lobbies regarding movement of crew so that crew may be available for the traffic in all directions as per forecast.
d) Maintain the balance of crew with all adjoining divisions.
e) Arrange relief for loco pilot and avoid bursting of 10 Hour rule.
12. ETL Control:
Issues instructions to ETL staff if complained regarding fan, light, Battery and dynamo in train.
Functions of Traffic Control: The main functions of Traffic Control are:
a) Continuous supervision of
the movement of all traffic in the controlled area with a view to achieve the
maximum possible operating efficiency.
b) Systematic input of data to
COA for maintenance of accurate charts of train movements and arrangements of
crossing and precedence to the greatest advantage.
c) Analysis of detentions to
trains
d) Planning, ordering and
running of goods trains to the best possible paths.
e) Maintaining the fluidity of
marshalling yards/freight terminals.
f) Taking remedial action in
the event of yard/terminal congestion.
g) Elimination of avoidable
detentions to goods stock at loading and unloading points and at transhipment
stations.
h) Allotment and distribution
of goods stock to stations,
i) Supply of information to
adjoining controls, terminals and engine changing stations regarding the
movements of trains to enable adequate timely arrangements for their reception
and onward despatch.
j) Arranging of engineering
and other departments blocks with minimum detention to traffic.
k) Running of material trains
and other track machines, tower wagons etc.
l) Arranging relief for engine
crews and Guards.
m) Ensuring maximum
utilisation of locomotives.
n) Issuing instructions for
train working in case of equipment failures and whenever abnormal methods or
working have to be resorted to.
o) Speedy arrangements for
relief rescue and restoration in the event of accident.
p) To assist in the realistic
planning of time tables and punctual running of passenger trains in
coordination with various departments, other divisions and other railways.
q) To keep a watch over
damaged stock at road side stations, yards and sick lines and to ensure that
they are promptly attended to
r) To rectify immediately the
irregularities on the part of line staff and provide them necessary guidance.
s) To provide operations
management information.
t) To ensure smooth
functioning of COA and other IT applications
