WORKING OF TRAIN DURING STORM AND STRONG WIND SR-2.11-2
1. When warning message forecasting cyclone storm wind has been received from the meteorological department and there is a reasonable doubt that severe storm is going to break out endangering the safety of the passengers and trains etc. the station master shall in consolation with Guard and driver, detain the train at his station and also refuse to grant line clear to a train coming to his station until storm abates and he considers movements of train is safe.
2. Should the train caught on the run in cyclone storm or strong wind which in the opinion of loco pilot is likely to endanger the safety of the train, he shall immediately control the speed of his train and bring it to a stop at the first convenient place taking care as far as possible to avoid stoppage of the train at places like sharp curves, high embankments and bridges. In controlling the speed and bringing the train to a halt, the loco pilot shall stop his train without any jerk. He shall restart his train in consultation with Guard only after the cyclone, storm, strong winds abates and it is considered safe to proceed.
