Working
of Material Train (GR/SR 4.62)
Ø Material train is a
departmental train worked under special instructions with the advice of DRM.
Ø It is normally
worked only in day time and when the visibility is clear. At other times the
DRM’s permission must be obtained.
Ø DRM to make
necessary arrangement for material train working advising all concerned as to
the nature of work, duration and where to be stabled. In emergency, SM may order material train on
the requisition of Engg. Branch.
Ø It may be permitted to work as pushing also,
and when it is pushing; trains are dealt with on signals as usual on single
lines.
Ø Except in an
emergency, it shall not work during night time.
When it is permitted by DRM, the work spot shall be well lit and Second
class accommodation for labours shall be provided and Guard of the train shall
ensure no person is traveling in material wagons during night.
Ø It shall not be
divided except under the personal supervision of engineering official not below
the rank of JE (P.way)
Ø Vehicles shall not
be detached on 1 in 100 or steeper gradient.
Ø On down gradients
steeper than 1 in 100 pushing is not permitted.
Ø The speed shall not
exceed 40 kmph.
Ø Pushing speed shall not
exceed 15 kmph on the straight and 10 kmph over the turn-out.
Ø At least one BV
shall be attached in rear.
Ø SE / JE (CW) shall
examine the formation once in a week
Ø On single line it
worked as a train movement i.e. with normal ATP. On double line signalled
direction it is worked as a running train and in
non-signalled
direction-worked with T/806 on Block Back.
Ø On single line when
a material train is to be allowed to work on line and come back or clear the
block section at other end, SM shall prepare a memo in duplicate, mentioning
time at which he is required to clear the section, counter signed by the Guard
of the train.
Ø Stabling is
prohibited on a running line except in unavoidable circumstances
Ø At stations with one
loop, stabling is not permitted except under the permission of DRM.
Ø Protection shall be
done during stabling it shall be ensured that the vehicles are properly secured
and not fouling any points or crossings.
Ø Points shall be set against the line and have
been secured with clamp, or bolts and cotters with padlock.
Ø SM shall keep the
keys in his personal custody, until the material train is ready to leave.
Ø SM and guard shall
jointly ensure in addition to above that sufficient number of hand brakes has
been applied and BV brakes are screwed down.
Ø Sufficient number of
wheels is locked by safety chains and pad locked.
Ø Outside the station
limit, the Guard shall take the above precautions.
