Duties of LP

Reporting for Duty

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

 

Taking over charge

• Ensure Loco is secured.
• Ensure under truck safety fittings intact / no abnormality.
• Read repair book & inform PRC any abnormality.
• Examine the Loco & ensure all oil levels, coolant etc & record it.
• If engine is dead crank as per procedure.
• Check availability of safety items & expiry date of FE.
• Check the working of HL, AFL / FL, ML.
• Ensure Sand boxes filled with dry sand/spare sand bags available/working of sanders.
• Ensure sufficient MR, BC, BP & FP pressures.
• Ensure both end BP / FP angle cocks are in proper position and additional COCs are open.
• Ensure both truck Brake cylinder Isolating COC in open position.
• Ensure Loco brakes in applied condition.
• Ensure skids / wedges are removed before moving loco.
• Ensure filling cap is closed after fuelling.
• Ensure working of hand brake.
• Ensure cab & look out glass are neat.
• 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 if attached.
• Ensure coupling is properly coupled, locked & operating handle properly secured.
• Other end coupling secured
• All hose pipes properly secured
• Inform PRC about any abnormality
• Ensure valid BPC is available or conduct GDR check
• Conduct Continuity test & ensure ALP has checked working of D1 emergency valve.
• Collect Caution order, read & ensure in proper order.

Attaching Loco to Train

• While attaching loco to the formation stop before 20 meters, move slowly to couple.
• Ensure proper locking of coupling & safety key inserted / CBC operating handle secured properly.
• Ensure hose pipes properly coupled, Angle cocks are in proper position & no leakage.

 

Starting of train

• Ensure Signals are taken OFF correctly /proper authority is issued.
• Call out signal aspect with name, loudly and clearly.
• Exchange signal with guard.
• After starting passenger trains, ensure passengers are boarded before picking up speed.
• Continuously observe signal aspect till passing it.
• Stop immediately, if signal is put back / no light.
• Ensure points are properly set.
• Conduct brake feel test, if felt poor stop the train & check formation.
• Never hesitate to apply emergency brake to avoid SPAD / any unsafe condition.
• Never discourage or scold ALP for applying emergency brake.

 

On run

• Conduct brake power test at first opportunity, judge braking distance & regulate speed suitably.
• If brake power is felt poor, reduce speed & clear the block section cautiously & check formation.
• Remind the ALP 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 available remind ALP in advance.
• Repeatedly callout CD is approaching & control the train properly.
• Frequently look back while passing CD spot & observe Hand signal & stop if 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 loudly & clearly, with name of signal & station, from where it is clearly visible.
• Never guess the aspect of signal & physically ensure it.
• If aspect of distant is not sighted from Warning board control the train.
• 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 signal, call out repeatedly ‘Home signal may be danger’ and reduce speed suitably to stop at Home signal.
• If train speed is not reducing adequately, ask ALP to apply D1 Emergency
• Continuously observe signal till passing it
• Ensure points are properly set
• Never hesitate to apply emergency brake to avoid SPAD / accident
• Be alert and vigilant while on run
• Do not do any trouble shooting / deviate attention while approaching signals / 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 while passing LC gate
• Before looking back ensure no Signal post, OHE mast is nearer
• Look back frequently for safe running of train
• Stop train immediately if any abnormality is noticed
• Whenever BP drops / AFI deviates automatically on run, switch ON FL manually even though AFL is working
• Exchange all-right signal with guard & station staff
• Send ALP for locating & assisting / resetting ACP/ICC, to attend leakages/brake binding
• If skidded wheel is noticed reduce speed to 30 KMPH, stop train after clearing section & check the flatness. Permitted level of flatness in loco/coaches is 50mm & in wagons 60 mm
• On noticing fire, stop train, quickly use fire Ext. to extinguish it. If not successful isolate it.
• While on run observe OHE, track & train running on the adjacent line. If anything noticed abnormal, take necessary action to prevent accident.
• Always keep train under control & never over speed.
• While working CLE, couple MR & BC Eq. Pipes wherever possible, otherwise couple BP. Ensure Brake application & release before moving. Check brake power and judge braking distance and regulate speed accordingly.

Whistle intermittently while approaching

• LC gate, Area of restricted visibility, Tunnel / cutting
• Area of trespassing, Run-through station

                                        After stopping

• Keep Loco brake & Train brake in applied condition (A9– minimum reduction or more if required) till signal clears
• 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 act accordingly & inform PRC
• Never leave Loco unmanned without properly securing

 

At Destination

• Keep train brakes & Loco brakes in applied condition
• Check & record Oil balance. Also record all abnormality / repairs
• Hand over charge / secure properly & shut down Loco
• Hand over keys / handles to CRC/SM and 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. Update G&SR & Accident manual with all correction slips.

 

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 on run

• Do not do any trouble shooting while approaching CD spot / signals
• Try to clear section by rolling (without allowing MR dropping below 6 kg)
• After stopping keep SA9 applied & A9 in Emergency position
• Do not release till Loco ready to restart / Assisting loco attached
• If Loco is not ready within 10 min.
• Ask for relief Loco
• Apply hand brakes of Loco & secure with wedges / skids
• 10 wagons next to Loco and 5 wagons next to BV or 1/3 wagons (whichever is more)
• In Passenger train apply hand brakes of BV/IC & secure wedges below end coaches
• 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
• Perform duties of Guard also if he is incapacitated
• Do not disturb any clue (protect any clue)
• Note: In addition to above Follow all rules mentioned in G&SR, Accident manual, & instructions issued by administration time to time. 

Do breathalyser test

Sign ON in CMS/register & give mobile No. You are carrying

Collect Keys / handles of Loco