Duties of ALP

Reporting for Duty

• Report to duty well in time with neat & tidy uniform after proper rest
• Do not consume Alcoholic drinks / sedatives 8 Hrs before joining duty or While on duty
• Bring adequate Food, Water, Tea...
• Carry personal store
• Carry bright torch
• Carry cotton cloth
• Read, understand, note down & acknowledge
• SOB & Caution order
• Safety circular/bulletin
• Correction slips
• Do breathalyser test
• Sign ON in CMS/register/give mobile No.
• Find out your LP & introduce to him
• Collect Keys/handles of Loco

 

Taking over charge

• Ensure Loco is secured
• Ensure under truck safety fittings intact / no abnormality
• Read Repair book
• Examine the Loco & check oil levels, coolant... & record it
• If engine is dead crank as per procedure
• Check availability of safety items & expiry date of FE
• Check the working of HL, FL, ML...
• Ensure Sand boxes filled/spare sand bags available/working of sanders
• Ensure MR, BC, BP ....
• Ensure Loco brakes in applied condition
• Remove skids/wedges after informing LP
• Assist to load/unload Line box of LP
• Assist in loading of sand
• Ensure filling cap is closed after fuelling
• Ensure working of hand brake
• Clean the cab & look out glass
• Drain moisture from reservoirs
• Keep RH in neutral, GFS off, raise engine RPM & ensure no leakages
• Ensure all Switches, Breakers & COCs are in proper position
• Ensure dead Loco is fit to run & repair book/Handles are available
• Ensure coupling is properly coupled
• Other end coupling secured
• All hose pipes properly secured
• Inform the LP about availability / any abnormality
• Remind LP about valid BPC/GDR check
• Ensure Continuity test is done & working of D1 emergency
• Ensure Caution order is received

 

Attaching Loco to Train

• Couple/uncouple Loco where ever required
• Ensure proper locking of coupling & safety key inserted
• Hose pipes properly coupled
• Angle cocks opened

 

 

Starting of train

• Ensure Signals are taken OFF correctly/proper authority is issued
• Call out signal aspect with name
• Exchange signal with guard
• Ensure all passengers boarded
• Continuously observe signal aspect till passing it
• Inform LP if signal put back/no light
• Ensure points are properly set
• Apply emergency to avoid SPAD/any unsafe condition
• Obey all lawful orders of LP

 

On run

• Remind the LP reg. C/O is available or not in the section with location in advance
• Call out the location of CI/TP/TG & look out for BF
• If indicators are not avl. Remind LP in advance
• Repeat CD approaching in every 100 m from 1.5 KM
• Frequently look back while passing CD spot/observe Hand signal & inform LP reg. any abnormality
• Exchange all right signal with Guard after clearing CD spot
• Call out approaching of Warning board (P/G) / Non block station warning board 
• Call out aspect of signal with name of signal & station from where it is clearly visible
• Call out aspect of signal loudly & clearly
• Never guess the aspect of signal
• If aspect of distant is not sighted from Warning board inform LP
• Call out KM No. of Distant signal if it is caution/attention
• While approaching danger signal repeatedly call out aspect till stopping
• If Home signal’s aspect is not visible from Distant call out repeatedly ‘Home signal may be danger’
• Continuously observe signal till passing it
• Ensure points are properly set
• Never hesitate to apply emergency brake to avoid SPAD/accident
• Do not deviate attention while approaching signal/CDs
• While approaching danger signal keep hold of Emergency brake till train stops & apply if necessary
• Ensure fouling mark is cleared
• Whistle intermittently while approaching LC Gate
• Look out for any road vehicle approaching/obstructing
• Look back frequently for any abnormality/gate man’s hand signal
• Before looking back ensure no Signal post, OHE mast is nearer
• Look back frequently for safe running of train
• Whenever BP drops/AFI deviates automatically on run, switch ON FL manually 
• Exchange all-right signal with guard & station staff
• Apply emergency to stop the train if LP is incapacitated on run & inform Guard
• If ALP is competent clear the section carefully (Gd can be called to loco for assistance)
• Locate ACP/ICC if operated & assist in resetting
• Assist LP for troubleshooting
• Attend leakages/brake binding
• If skidded wheel is noticed inform LP & remind to reduce speed to 30 kmph
• On noticing fire, stop train, quickly use fire Ext. to extinguish it
• Whistle intermittently while approaching
• LC gate, Area of restricted visibility, Tunnel/cutting
• Area of trespassing, Run-through station

 

After stopping

• Ensure Loco brake & Train brake is applied
• Check the under truck for all safety fittings intact & no abnormality
• Ensure Axle box temperature is normal
• Drain moisture from all reservoirs
• Examine Loco compartments & ensure no leakage/Unusual sound/abnormality
• If any abnormality inform LP
• Never leave Loco unmanned

 

At Destination

• Ensure train brakes & Loco brakes are applied
• Check Oil balance & record
• Record all abnormality/repairs
• Hand over charge/secure & shut down Loco with LP’s permission
• Hand over keys/handles to CRC/SM
• Undergo breathalyser test
• At crew lobby record punctuality, all defects of signalling/track & Loco / unusual occurrence
• Sign OFF
• Take proper rest before reporting to next duty

 

Accompanying dead loco

• Collect walkie-talkie & detonators
• Ensure hand brake is working, adequate skids/wedges available
• Be alert continuously while on run
• If loco gets uncoupled
• Immediately apply hand brake
• Inform LP/Guard
• Secure the loco with skids
• Keep ballast under all wheels
• Protect the loco with detonators

 

Loco disabled

• Try to clear section by rolling (without allowing MR dropping below 6 kg)
• Ensure SA9 applied & A9 in Emergency position
• Do not release till Loco ready to start
• If Loco not ready within 10 min.
• Ask for relief Loco
• Apply hand brakes of Loco & secure wedges / skids
• 10 wagons next to Loco and 5 wagons next BV or 1/3 wagons (whichever is more)
• Passenger train apply hand brakes of BV/IC & secure wedges
• Also secure with ballasts if required

 

                                                           After accidents

• Switch ON FL
• Ensure that Loco & Train brakes applied
• Protect the train with detonators
• Assist Guard for giving first aid / sending message
• Do not disturb any clue (protect any clue)