DEFECTIVE PERMANENT WAY (SR-6.07-1)
If Loco Pilot or Guard experiences any abnormal condition in the track over which his train
has passed and he considers that the portion of the track over which his train has passed is
detrimental for safe running of subsequent trains will take action as under:-
1. Stop his train at next block station without clearing the block section, whistle frequently and
inform the SM through available means of communication. In case of IBS and automatic
block territories, the loco pilot must inform the SM in rear and LP of trains already left the
station in rear through available means of communications to stop movement of train.
2. A written memo indicating the details of the occurrence is given to SM by the LP.
3. The SM must issue a message to the SM of the other end, and Junior Engineer/Section
Engineer (P.Way), AEN, DEN, CHC, DOM.
