Rules
for clearing stabled stock from a way side station
1)
While stabling a train at a wayside station the LP
shall handover the BPC to the SM, who shall in turn handover the same to the
outgoing LP or when the stock is cleared subsequently.
2)
If such a stabled stock is cleared within 24hrs of
stabling, The BPC shall remain valid; in such cases the GDR shall ensure
vacuum/Air pressure continuity before starting the train.
3)
When the stock is not cleared within 24hrs of
stabling the BPC shall become invalid.
4)
In such cases the GDR shall conduct a safety check
and take the train to the nearest Train examination yard for train examination
and issue of fresh BPC.
5)
When a train has to be started from a wayside
station without BPC the GDR shall conduct a minimum safety check as follows-
Ø After attaching the train engine the LP shall create the required amount
of vacuum/Air pressure on the formation and destroy vacuum fully or make a service
application of Brakes.
Ø The GDR shall jointly walk along the full length of the train one on
either side to check the effectiveness of Brake power.
Ø They shall also ensure that all the couplings are properly locked and
there are no loose, missing or broken fittings such as brake gear pins, draw
gear pins, springs etc which may endanger the safety of the train.
Ø After satisfying that the Brake power is adequate and the wagons are safe
for further movement the LP shall recreate the required amount of vacuum/Air
pressure before starting the train. The crew shall ensure all the cylinders are
in released condition.
Ø The crew shall also ensure that all wagon doors are closed/latched before
starting a train.
Ø When a train is formed enroute the guard and LP shall advise the control
for arranging train examination and issue of fresh BPC at the next Train
Examination yard.
Ø Where despite a change in composition the BPC is valid, the LP shall
create the required amount of vacuum/Air pressure in the leading Engine and
rear BV and the GDR shall conduct the vacuum/Air continuity test.
Ø After ensuring that a minimum of 75% of Brake power is available GDR
shall start the train.
Ø GDR shall prepare a memo in triplicate mentioning that adequate brake
power is available and the train is fit to run.
Ø This GDR memo is valid up to the next Train examination point in the
direction of run.
Ø A train being cleared from an unloading point shall be offered for Train
Examination and issue of BPC at the nearest Train examination yard. Note: These rules shall not be
applicable for closed circuit rakes having return BPC.
Ø Wagons attached from a no: of wayside stations shall be started from each
station after the safety check by the GDR.
Note: This shall not apply to wagons certified fit by C & W staff
with a fit memo.
Ø Whenever wagons are attached or detached from a Goods train enroute the
guard and LP shall check the train for adequacy of Brake power and vacuum/Air
pressure level.
Ø The validity of the original Brake power certificate of the train will
remain valid if the change in composition is only Ten four wheeler units or
less in case of vacuum braked trains and two wagons/vehicles or less in case of
Air-Braked Trains.
