Duties
of Guard and LP during train parting in midsection [SR 6.08]
Ø When train parting occurs there will be sudden acceleration in engine and
sudden drop in pressure levels,
Ø The LP on becoming aware shall use his judgement to keep the front
portion in motion, if possible until the rear portion comes to a stand to avoid
the chance of collision with the rear portion.
Ø Give ___ O ___ O whistle and apprise the Guard through Walkie-Talkie.
Ø Guard to promptly apply Hand Brakes and bring the rear portion to a
stand.
Ø Guard shall indicate train parting in repeated motions by waving a green
flag by day or a white light by night, up and down vertically as high and as
low as possible.
Ø The LP of banking engine, if any shall bring the rear portion to a stand
and sound the prescribed whistle to attract the attention of the LP in the
front portion.
Ø If the LP reaches the station in advance without stopping he shall
instantly warn the SM and shall not hand over tangible authority if any, till
the Block section is clear of all vehicles and certified so by the Guard.
Ø SM shall issue form T/A 602 to the same engine or any other relief engine
to enter into the obstructed section to clear the rear portion.
Ø If both portions are within sight of each other they may be carefully
coupled on Guards hand signals after securing the rear portion.
Ø The GDR shall jointly check the tonnage of the train and mention in the
accident report.
Ø If for any reason, it is not possible to couple together the parted
portions, the portions shall be dealt separately and procedure for train
dividing shall be followed by the GDR.
Ø LP of first train will be issued with Caution order to observe any
disturbance or distortion of track and report to SM of station ahead.
Ø Train parting is classified under accident class `J`.
