Divided Train
working (6.09)
Ø When ever a Loco pilot has to stop his train between stations in order to
divide the train, inconsequence of an accident or the inability of the engine
to haul the whole train.
Ø He shall apprise the guard and bring his train to a stop on a level
portion.
Ø Guard shall apply hand brakes and also insert wooden wedges very close to
the wheels to prevent the vehicles from rolling back.
Ø After protecting the rear portion of the train GDR shall meet on the left
hand side of the train for consultation.
Ø Divide the train cautiously after taking necessary safety precautions.
Ø The Guard shall prepare the written permission in form T/609, recover the
Tangible ATP if any, from the LP and sign for it in the LP`s rough journal.
Ø The total no. of vehicles in the front portion, painted number of the
last vehicle of the front portion and the location of the rear portion shall be
clearly indicated in the form.
Ø The Guard shall also send a report to the SM of the next block station,
giving details of the occurrence and assistance as required in ACC-3.
Ø On approaching the station ahead the LP shall stop at the Home Signal of
the station and repeatedly give long short, long short whistle to warn the SM
and send ALP to advise the SM that a portion of his train has been left behind
in the block section.
Ø SM shall acknowledge the whistle code and thereafter the train shall
enter the station.
Ø On arrival at the station the LP shall deliver the T/609 to the SM who
shall ensure the complete arrival of the front portion.
Ø The stub portion of form T/609 shall be prepared by the SM and issued to
LP of same engine or any relief engine to clear the left over portion of the
train.
Ø The LP proceeding with stub portion shall proceed exercising caution and
safely couple up the remaining portion on the Guards hand signal.
Ø After the rear portion is cleared the Guard shall give block section
clearance certificate to the SM and handover the tangible ATP if any.
Ø If the engine of a passenger train is unable to haul the full load, it
shall not be divided but it shall remain coupled to the train until an
assisting engine arrives.
