LATEST INSTRUCTIONS ON TRACK By Rajesh Kumar Sr. Prof./Track I

LATEST LATEST INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS

ON ON TRACKTRACK

ByRajesh Kumar

Sr. Prof./Track I

STANDARDS FOR DIFFERENT STANDARDS FOR DIFFERENT CLASSES OF LEVEL CROSSINGSCLASSES OF LEVEL CROSSINGS

(Correction lip No.115 dt. 24.11.08)(Correction lip No.115 dt. 24.11.08)Annexure 9/1, Para 904: Classification and Annexure 9/1, Para 904: Classification and Standard Specification for Level Crossings Standard Specification for Level Crossings

EXISTINGEXISTING MODIFIEDMODIFIEDPara 904: Standards for different classes of level Para 904: Standards for different classes of level crossings – The standards to be followed (within crossings – The standards to be followed (within the Railway limits) for the various parameters in the Railway limits) for the various parameters in respect of different classes of level crossings will respect of different classes of level crossings will be as shown in Annexure 9/1. These standards are be as shown in Annexure 9/1. These standards are applicable to all new constructions and also in the applicable to all new constructions and also in the case of upgradation of the existing level crossings. case of upgradation of the existing level crossings. The existing level crossings which are of a lower The existing level crossings which are of a lower standards than those prescribed in Annexure 9/1 standards than those prescribed in Annexure 9/1 need not be altered or modified merely to suit need not be altered or modified merely to suit these standards. these standards.

Para 904 Note : The above decision Para 904 Note : The above decision should be taken personally by DRM’s should be taken personally by DRM’s approved by C.E., and C.T.S.S. and approved by C.E., and C.T.S.S. and position reviewed every two years.position reviewed every two years.

(A) The existing Note (A) The existing Note given at the bottom of given at the bottom of item no9(a) of Annexure-item no9(a) of Annexure-9/1 para 904 of IRPWM 9/1 para 904 of IRPWM shall be replaced by the shall be replaced by the following:following:

Note: The above decision Note: The above decision should be taken should be taken personally by personally by DRM’s DRM’s approved byapproved by P.C.E/C.E. P.C.E/C.E. (Co-ordination) and (Co-ordination) and C.O.M.C.O.M. and position and position reviewed every two reviewed every two years. years.

STANDARDS FOR DIFFERENT STANDARDS FOR DIFFERENT CLASSES OF LEVEL CROSSINGSCLASSES OF LEVEL CROSSINGS

(Correction lip No.115 dt. 24.11.08 – (Correction lip No.115 dt. 24.11.08 – Board’s letter No.2008/CE-II/CS/4 dt. Board’s letter No.2008/CE-II/CS/4 dt.

24.11.2008)24.11.2008)EXISTINGEXISTING MODIFIEDMODIFIED

Para 924(b) (i) Based on traffic density, visibility and regular Para 924(b) (i) Based on traffic density, visibility and regular plying of buses etc. unmanned level crossings have been plying of buses etc. unmanned level crossings have been categories into I-III for manning at Railways cost in a phased categories into I-III for manning at Railways cost in a phased manner on a programmed basis as per following priority:manner on a programmed basis as per following priority:Category I – Level crossing where TVUs exceed 6000, number Category I – Level crossing where TVUs exceed 6000, number of road vehicles exceed 180 and where visibility is clear. of road vehicles exceed 180 and where visibility is clear. Category II – Level crossing where TVUs exceed 6000, Category II – Level crossing where TVUs exceed 6000, number of road vehicles exceed 120 and where visibility is number of road vehicles exceed 120 and where visibility is restricted. restricted. Category III – Level crossing where TVUs is between 3000 Category III – Level crossing where TVUs is between 3000 and 6000 and where visibility is restricted. and 6000 and where visibility is restricted.

Further, manning of any unmanned level crossing shall not be Further, manning of any unmanned level crossing shall not be done if motor vehicles do not ply regularly. Manning of done if motor vehicles do not ply regularly. Manning of category-III level crossings should be considered once category-III level crossings should be considered once manning of first two categories is over. Further, if any manning of first two categories is over. Further, if any unmanned level crossings gets involved in more than 3 unmanned level crossings gets involved in more than 3 accidents in 3 years, it should be manned immediately accidents in 3 years, it should be manned immediately irrespective of the category to which it belongs. irrespective of the category to which it belongs.

All proposals for manning of unmanned level crossings All proposals for manning of unmanned level crossings should be processed in consultation/association with the should be processed in consultation/association with the Chief Safety Officer of the Railway.Chief Safety Officer of the Railway.

Para 924(b) (i) Para 924(b) (i) – – All All proposals for proposals for manning of manning of unmanned unmanned level crossing level crossing should be should be processed in processed in consultation/consultation/association association with the with the Chief Chief Operations Operations Manager of Manager of the Railway.the Railway.



206(3) On withdrawal of gang 206(3) On withdrawal of gang chart/diary and supply of fresh chart/diary and supply of fresh ones, the Permanent Way ones, the Permanent Way Inspector should carefully Inspector should carefully analyse the work done and take analyse the work done and take notes of kilometerages that notes of kilometerages that frequently gave trouble during frequently gave trouble during the previous year, with a view the previous year, with a view to formulating such special to formulating such special measures as may be necessary. measures as may be necessary. Action may be taken to Action may be taken to

preserve the gang preserve the gang charts for a period of charts for a period of three years. three years. 317(3)(i) In case of LWR/CWR 317(3)(i) In case of LWR/CWR territory, three normal rail territory, three normal rail lengths shall be provided lengths shall be provided between stock rail joint (SRJ) between stock rail joint (SRJ) and SEJ as well as between and SEJ as well as between crossing and SEJ. These crossing and SEJ. These normal rail lengths shall be normal rail lengths shall be provided with elastic rail provided with elastic rail clips/anchors to arrest creep as clips/anchors to arrest creep as laid down in laid down in manual of manual of instructions on LWR 96. instructions on LWR 96.

206(3). On withdrawal of gang chart/diary and 206(3). On withdrawal of gang chart/diary and supply of fresh ones, the Permanent Way supply of fresh ones, the Permanent Way Inspector should carefully analyse the work done Inspector should carefully analyse the work done and take notes of kilometerages that frequently and take notes of kilometerages that frequently gave trouble during the previous year, with a gave trouble during the previous year, with a view to formulating such special measures as may view to formulating such special measures as may be necessary. Action may be taken to be necessary. Action may be taken to

preserve the gang charts for a preserve the gang charts for a period of five years.period of five years. 317(3)(i) In case of LWR/CWR territory, three 317(3)(i) In case of LWR/CWR territory, three normal rail lengths shall be provided between normal rail lengths shall be provided between stock rail joint (SRJ) and SEJ as well as between stock rail joint (SRJ) and SEJ as well as between crossing and SEJ. These normal rail lengths shall crossing and SEJ. These normal rail lengths shall be provided with elastic rail clips/anchors to be provided with elastic rail clips/anchors to arrest creep. arrest creep. However, where concrete However, where concrete sleeper turnouts are laid, instead of three sleeper turnouts are laid, instead of three normal rail lengths, one three rail panel normal rail lengths, one three rail panel shall be provided between SEJ and SRJ as shall be provided between SEJ and SRJ as well as between heel of crossing and SEJ.well as between heel of crossing and SEJ.

Further existing Annexure 8/3A of para 807 Further existing Annexure 8/3A of para 807 & 808 of Indian Railway Permanent Way & 808 of Indian Railway Permanent Way Manual shall be replaced with as enclosed.Manual shall be replaced with as enclosed.

POSITION OF ENGINEERING POSITION OF ENGINEERING INDICATORS IN CASE OF MULTI INDICATORS IN CASE OF MULTI

SPEED RESTRICTIONSSPEED RESTRICTIONSAnnexure 8/3A-Para 807 & 808Annexure 8/3A-Para 807 & 808

(Correction slip No.114 dt. 10.10.08)(Correction slip No.114 dt. 10.10.08)

MODIFIEDEXISTING


03.06.2008)03.06.2008)

EXISTINGEXISTING MODIFIEDMODIFIED1504. Refresher courses – 1504. Refresher courses – It will be necessary to It will be necessary to conduct Refresher conduct Refresher Courses to enable the staff Courses to enable the staff to keep themselves to keep themselves abreast with the latest abreast with the latest rules and technique. rules and technique. Keymen, Mates, Keymen, Mates, Permanent Way Mistries, Permanent Way Mistries, and Permanent Way and Permanent Way Inspectors should be sent Inspectors should be sent for Refresher Courses for Refresher Courses once in five years. In the once in five years. In the Refresher Courses, all Refresher Courses, all subjects pertaining to the subjects pertaining to the concerned categories shall concerned categories shall be dealt with as be dealt with as enumerated under enumerated under promotional courses but promotional courses but the extent of coverage will the extent of coverage will be on a limited scale. The be on a limited scale. The duration of the Refresher duration of the Refresher Courses shall be two Courses shall be two weeks.weeks.

1504. Refresher Courses – It will be 1504. Refresher Courses – It will be necessary to conduct Refresher necessary to conduct Refresher Courses to enable the staff to keep Courses to enable the staff to keep themselves abreast with the latest themselves abreast with the latest rules and techniques. Keymen, rules and techniques. Keymen, Mates, Mates, Permanent Way Permanent Way Supervisors and SSE/SE/JE Supervisors and SSE/SE/JE (P.Way)(P.Way) should be sent for should be sent for Refresher Courses once in five Refresher Courses once in five years. In the Refresher Courses, all years. In the Refresher Courses, all subjects pertaining to the concerned subjects pertaining to the concerned categories shall be dealt with as categories shall be dealt with as enumerated under promotional enumerated under promotional courses but the extent of coverage courses but the extent of coverage will be on a limited scale. The will be on a limited scale. The duration of the Refresher Courses duration of the Refresher Courses shall be two weeks.shall be two weeks.

Inspection of RAW/RATInspection of RAW/RAT(Correction lip No.112 dt. 25.04.08 – (Correction lip No.112 dt. 25.04.08 – Board’s letter No.2006/CE-II/CS/1 dt. Board’s letter No.2006/CE-II/CS/1 dt.


726(3)(b) – The 726(3)(b) – The Assistant Engineer Assistant Engineer should inspect should inspect those tanks and those tanks and report to the report to the Divisional Engineer Divisional Engineer details of the details of the action being taken action being taken by the Public by the Public Works or Revenue Works or Revenue Department. The Department. The Divisional Engineer Divisional Engineer should prevail on should prevail on the authorities the authorities concerned to carry concerned to carry out all necessary out all necessary repair before the repair before the ensuing monsoon.ensuing monsoon.

726(3)(b) – Assistant Engineer shall 726(3)(b) – Assistant Engineer shall jointly inspect with civil authorities, jointly inspect with civil authorities, all RAW/RAT before the monsoon all RAW/RAT before the monsoon every year and arrange for their safe every year and arrange for their safe maintenance to avoid any danger to maintenance to avoid any danger to nearby tracks and structures. nearby tracks and structures. Records of the annual inspections Records of the annual inspections should be kept in registers as should be kept in registers as prescribed. Assistant Engineer prescribed. Assistant Engineer should report to the Divisional should report to the Divisional Engineer details of the action being Engineer details of the action being taken by the Public Works or taken by the Public Works or Revenue Department.Revenue Department. The Divisional The Divisional Engineer should timely prevail on the Engineer should timely prevail on the authorities concerned to carry out all authorities concerned to carry out all necessary repairs before the ensuing necessary repairs before the ensuing monsoon monsoon and take other actions to and take other actions to ensure safety of Railway assets.ensure safety of Railway assets.

FELLING OF TREES FELLING OF TREES OBSTRUCTING VIEW OBSTRUCTING VIEW

(Correction lip No.111 dt. 23.04.08 – Board’s (Correction lip No.111 dt. 23.04.08 – Board’s letter No.2006/CE-I/AC-1(Pt.) dt.23.04.2008)letter No.2006/CE-I/AC-1(Pt.) dt.23.04.2008)

EXISTINGEXISTING MODIFIEDMODIFIEDPara 222 - Trees and Para 222 - Trees and bushes that interfere or bushes that interfere or tend to interfere with the tend to interfere with the view from a train or view from a train or trolley, of signals or level trolley, of signals or level crossings or along the crossings or along the inside of curves, shall be inside of curves, shall be cut. When cut, it should cut. When cut, it should be ensured that they do be ensured that they do not foul the track. not foul the track.

When trees and bushes When trees and bushes require to be cut in terms require to be cut in terms of sub-para above, on of sub-para above, on private lands, action private lands, action should be taken as laid should be taken as laid down in Section down in Section 15 of the 15 of the Indian Railways Act Indian Railways Act reproduced below: reproduced below:

Para 222 - Trees and bushes that Para 222 - Trees and bushes that interfere or tend to interfere interfere or tend to interfere with the view from a train or with the view from a train or trolley, of signals or level trolley, of signals or level crossings or along the inside of crossings or along the inside of curves, shall be cut. When cut, it curves, shall be cut. When cut, it should be ensured that they do should be ensured that they do not foul the track. not foul the track.

When trees and bushes require When trees and bushes require to be cut in terms of sub-para to be cut in terms of sub-para above, on private lands, action above, on private lands, action should be taken as laid down in should be taken as laid down in Section Section 14 of the Railways Act 14 of the Railways Act 1989 (24 of 1989)1989 (24 of 1989) reproduced reproduced below:below:

FELLINGFELLING OF TREES OF TREES OBSTRUCTING VIEWOBSTRUCTING VIEW

EXISTINGEXISTING MODIFIEDMODIFIED"15. (1) In either of the "15. (1) In either of the

following cases, namely:following cases, namely:

(a)(a) Where there I danger that a Where there I danger that a tree standing near a Railway tree standing near a Railway may fall on the railway so as may fall on the railway so as to obstruct traffic, and to obstruct traffic, and

(b)(b) When a tree obstructs the When a tree obstructs the view of any fixed signals, the view of any fixed signals, the Railway administration may, Railway administration may, with the permission of any with the permission of any Magistrate, fell the tee or Magistrate, fell the tee or deal with it in such other deal with it in such other manner as will, in the opinion manner as will, in the opinion of the Railway administration of the Railway administration avert the danger or remove avert the danger or remove the obstruction, a the case the obstruction, a the case may be.may be.

"14. (1) Where in the opinion of a "14. (1) Where in the opinion of a railway administration - railway administration -

(a) there is imminent danger that (a) there is imminent danger that any tree, post or structure may fall any tree, post or structure may fall on the railway so as to obstruct the on the railway so as to obstruct the movement of rolling stock; or movement of rolling stock; or

(b) any tree, post, structure or (b) any tree, post, structure or light obstructs the view of any light obstructs the view of any signal provided for movement of signal provided for movement of rolling stock; or rolling stock; or

(c) any tree, post or structure (c) any tree, post or structure obstructs any telephone or obstructs any telephone or telegraph line maintained by it, it telegraph line maintained by it, it may take such steps as may be may take such steps as may be necessary to avert such danger or necessary to avert such danger or remove such obstruction and remove such obstruction and submit a report thereof to the submit a report thereof to the Central Government in such Central Government in such manner and within such time as manner and within such time as may be prescribed."may be prescribed."

ACTION DURING ACCIDENTS ACTION DURING ACCIDENTS INCLUDING BREACHES AND PRE-INCLUDING BREACHES AND PRE-

MONSOON PRECAUTIONARY MONSOON PRECAUTIONARY MEASURESMEASURES

(Correction slip No.111 dt. 23.04.08 – (Correction slip No.111 dt. 23.04.08 – Board’s letter No.2006/CE-I/AC-1(Pt.) Board’s letter No.2006/CE-I/AC-1(Pt.)

dt.23.04.2008)dt.23.04.2008)EXISTINGEXISTING MODIFIEDMODIFIEDPara 701(2) - Rules Para 701(2) - Rules for reporting and for reporting and joint enquiries into joint enquiries into the accidents are the accidents are contained in the contained in the Accident Manual Accident Manual issued by Railways issued by Railways and in the Railway and in the Railway (Notices of and (Notices of and Enquiries into Enquiries into Accident) Rules, Accident) Rules, 19731973, issued under , issued under Section Section 8484 of of IndianIndian Railways Act, Railways Act, 18901890. .

Para 701(2) - Rules for Para 701(2) - Rules for reporting and joint reporting and joint enquiries into the enquiries into the accidents are contained in accidents are contained in the Accident Manual the Accident Manual issued by Railways and in issued by Railways and in the Railway (Notices of the Railway (Notices of and Enquiries into and Enquiries into Accident) Rules, Accident) Rules, 19981998, , issued under Section issued under Section 122 122 of of Railways Act, 1989 (24 Railways Act, 1989 (24 of 1989).of 1989).

PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING SANCTION AND CARRYING OUT SANCTION AND CARRYING OUT

WORK AFFECTING SAFETY OF THE WORK AFFECTING SAFETY OF THE RUNNING LINE AND FOR OPENING RUNNING LINE AND FOR OPENING

NEW WORKS NEW WORKS (Correction slip No.111 dt. 23.04.08)(Correction slip No.111 dt. 23.04.08)EXISTINGEXISTING MODIFIEDMODIFIED

Para 1301 - References to Para 1301 - References to Rules-Rules-

(1)(1) The safety of travelling public The safety of travelling public is governed (ensured) by the is governed (ensured) by the rules laid down in: rules laid down in:

(a) Indian Railways Act (a) Indian Railways Act 1890 (as 1890 (as amended from time-to-time),amended from time-to-time),

(b) The General Rules of Indian (b) The General Rules of Indian Railways, Railways,

(c) The rules for opening of a (c) The rules for opening of a Railway or a section of a Railway or a section of a Railway for the public Railway for the public carriage of passengers 1933 carriage of passengers 1933 (as amended from time-to-(as amended from time-to-time), andtime), and

(d) The Indian Railway Schedule (d) The Indian Railway Schedule of Dimensionsof Dimensions

Para 1301 - References to Rules- Para 1301 - References to Rules-

(1)(1) The safety of travelling public The safety of travelling public is governed (ensured) by the is governed (ensured) by the rules laid down in: rules laid down in:

(a) Railways Act (a) Railways Act 1989 (24 of 1989) 1989 (24 of 1989) (as amended from time-to-(as amended from time-to-time),time),

(b) The General Rules of Indian (b) The General Rules of Indian Railways, Railways,

(c) (c) The Railways (Opening for The Railways (Opening for Public Carriage of Passengers) Public Carriage of Passengers) Rules, 2000 (as amended from Rules, 2000 (as amended from time-to-time),time-to-time), and and

(d) The Indian Railway Schedule (d) The Indian Railway Schedule of Dimensions of Dimensions (as (as amended from time-to-time).amended from time-to-time).



NEW WORKSNEW WORKS EXISTINGEXISTING MODIFIEDMODIFIED

Para 1302 – Works requiring Para 1302 – Works requiring the sanction of Commissioner the sanction of Commissioner of Railway Safety and Notice of Railway Safety and Notice therefore - therefore -

(1) Under section (1) Under section 20 of Indian 20 of Indian Railways Act and chapter VI Railways Act and chapter VI of the Rules for opening of a of the Rules for opening of a Railway or section of a Railway or section of a Railway for the public Railway for the public carriage of passengers, 1933”carriage of passengers, 1933” the sanction of Commissioner the sanction of Commissioner of Railway Safety is required of Railway Safety is required for the execution of any work for the execution of any work on the open line, which will on the open line, which will affect the running of trains affect the running of trains carrying passengers and any carrying passengers and any temporary arrangement temporary arrangement necessary 'for carrying it out, necessary 'for carrying it out, except in cases of emergency. except in cases of emergency.

Para 1302 – Works requiring the Para 1302 – Works requiring the sanction of Commissioner of Railway sanction of Commissioner of Railway Safety and Notice therefore - Safety and Notice therefore -

(1) Under section (1) Under section 23 of Railways Act, 23 of Railways Act, 1989 (24 of 1989) and chapter VII of 1989 (24 of 1989) and chapter VII of the "Railways (Opening for Public the "Railways (Opening for Public Carriage of Passengers) Carriage of Passengers) Rules, .2000",Rules, .2000", the sanction of the sanction of Commissioner of Railway Safety is Commissioner of Railway Safety is required for the execution of any required for the execution of any work on the open line, which will work on the open line, which will affect the running of trains carrying affect the running of trains carrying passengers and any temporary passengers and any temporary arrangement necessary 'for carrying arrangement necessary 'for carrying it out, except in cases of emergency.it out, except in cases of emergency.



NEW WORKS NEW WORKS EXISTINGEXISTING MODIFIEDMODIFIEDPara 1302(1)(i) Para 1302(1)(i)

Permanent diversion Permanent diversion (deviation) more than 2 km (deviation) more than 2 km in length without any station in length without any station in between and irrespective in between and irrespective of length, when a new of length, when a new station is involved. station is involved.

Note:- Permanent diversions Note:- Permanent diversions more than 2 km in length, more than 2 km in length, and irrespective of length and irrespective of length when a new station is when a new station is involved, are to be treated involved, are to be treated as new lines covered by the as new lines covered by the provisions of section 17 to provisions of section 17 to 19 of Indian Railways Act.19 of Indian Railways Act.

Para 1302(1)(i)Para 1302(1)(i)

Permanent diversion (deviation) Permanent diversion (deviation) more than 2 km in length more than 2 km in length without any station in between without any station in between and irrespective of length, and irrespective of length, when a new station is involved. when a new station is involved.

Note:- Permanent diversions Note:- Permanent diversions more than 2 km in length, and more than 2 km in length, and irrespective of length when a irrespective of length when a new station is involved, are to new station is involved, are to be treated as new lines covered be treated as new lines covered by the provisions of section by the provisions of section 21 21 to 23 of the Railways Act, 1989 to 23 of the Railways Act, 1989 (24 of 1989).(24 of 1989).

PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING SANCTION PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING SANCTION AND CARRYING OUT WORK AFFECTING AND CARRYING OUT WORK AFFECTING

SAFETY OF THE RUNNING LINE AND FOR SAFETY OF THE RUNNING LINE AND FOR OPENING NEW WORKSOPENING NEW WORKS

EXISTINGEXISTING MODIFIEDMODIFIED

Para 1302(2)(g) - New Para 1302(2)(g) - New bridges including bridges including road over and under road over and under bridges, foot over- bridges, foot over- bridges, bridges, strengthening, strengthening, raising, raising, reconstruction, reconstruction, dismantling or dismantling or extension of existing extension of existing bridges. addition or bridges. addition or replacement of replacement of existing girders, existing girders, including provision of including provision of temporary girders. temporary girders.

Para 1302(2)(g) - Para 1302(2)(g) - New New bridges including road over bridges including road over and under bridges, foot over- and under bridges, foot over- bridges, strengthening, bridges, strengthening, raising, reconstruction, raising, reconstruction, dismantling or extension of dismantling or extension of existing bridges. addition or existing bridges. addition or replacement of existing replacement of existing girders, including provision of girders, including provision of temporary girders. temporary girders. Here, Here, bridges shall include road over bridges shall include road over and under bridges, foot over and under bridges, foot over bridges and subways affecting bridges and subways affecting running linesrunning lines. .


SAFETY OF THE RUNNING LINE AND FOR SAFETY OF THE RUNNING LINE AND FOR OPENING NEW WORKS OPENING NEW WORKS

EXISTINGEXISTING MODIFIEDMODIFIEDPara 1307(1)(g) – Para 1307(1)(g) –

A statement in the A statement in the Form Form XI of the “Rule XI of the “Rule for the opening of a for the opening of a Railway or ection of a Railway or ection of a Railway for the public Railway for the public carriage of passengers,carriage of passengers, detailing any detailing any infringement of infringement of maximum and maximum and minimum dimensions minimum dimensions involved in the running involved in the running of the locomotive or of the locomotive or rolling stock.rolling stock.

Para 1307(1)(g) - Para 1307(1)(g) - A statement A statement in the Form in the Form XVII of the XVII of the Ra'ilways (Opening for Ra'ilways (Opening for Public Carriage of Public Carriage of Passengers) Rules, 2000,Passengers) Rules, 2000, detailing any detailing any infringement of maximum infringement of maximum and minimum dimensions and minimum dimensions involved in the running of involved in the running of the locomotive or rolling the locomotive or rolling stock. stock.




Para 1309(1) Para 1309(1) An abbreviated procedure to be An abbreviated procedure to be adopted in the case of accidents adopted in the case of accidents as laid down in Section as laid down in Section 21 of the 21 of the Indian Railways Act,Indian Railways Act, is is reproduced below: reproduced below:

"When an accident has occurred "When an accident has occurred on a railway resulting in a on a railway resulting in a temporary suspension of traffic, temporary suspension of traffic, and either the original lines of and either the original lines of rails and works have been rails and works have been rapidlyrapidly restored to their original restored to their original standard or a temporary standard or a temporary diversion has been laid, for the diversion has been laid, for the purpose of restoring purpose of restoring communication, the original lines communication, the original lines and works so restored, or the and works so restored, or the temporary diversion, as the case temporary diversion, as the case may be, may be, in the absence of in the absence of Commissioner of Railway Safety,Commissioner of Railway Safety, be opened for the public carriage be opened for the public carriage of passengers subject to the of passengers subject to the following conditions, namely: following conditions, namely:

Para 1309(1) Para 1309(1)

An abbreviated procedure to be adopted in the An abbreviated procedure to be adopted in the case of accidents as laid down in Section case of accidents as laid down in Section 24 of 24 of the Railways Act, 1989 (24 of 1989)the Railways Act, 1989 (24 of 1989) is is reproduced below: reproduced below:

"When an accident has occurred on a railway "When an accident has occurred on a railway resulting in a temporary suspension of traffic, resulting in a temporary suspension of traffic, and either the original lines of rails and works and either the original lines of rails and works have been restored to their original standard have been restored to their original standard or a temporary diversion has been laid, for the or a temporary diversion has been laid, for the purpose of restoring communication, the purpose of restoring communication, the original lines original lines of railsof rails and works so restored, or and works so restored, or the temporary diversion, as the case may be, the temporary diversion, as the case may be, may, without prior inspection by the may, without prior inspection by the CommissionerCommissioner, , be opened for the public be opened for the public carriage of passengers, subject to the carriage of passengers, subject to the following conditions, namely: following conditions, namely:




Para 1309(1) Para 1309(1)

(a) (a) That That the railway servant the railway servant in-charge of the works in-charge of the works undertaken by reason of the undertaken by reason of the accident has certified in accident has certified in writing that the opening of writing that the opening of the restored lines of rails the restored lines of rails and work or of the and work or of the temporary diversion, will temporary diversion, will not, in his opinion be not, in his opinion be attended with danger to the attended with danger to the public public using the line and using the line and works or the diversion; and works or the diversion; and

(b) (b) ThatThat a notice a notice by the by the TelegraphTelegraph of the opening of of the opening of the line the line of railsof rails and works or and works or the diversion shall be sent the diversion shall be sent as soon as may beas soon as may be, to the , to the Commissioner Commissioner of Railway of Railway safety.safety.

Para 1309(1) Para 1309(1)

(a) the railway servant in-charge (a) the railway servant in-charge of the works undertaken by of the works undertaken by reason of the accident has reason of the accident has certified in writing that the certified in writing that the opening of the restored lines of opening of the restored lines of rails and works, or of the rails and works, or of the temporary diversion will not in his temporary diversion will not in his opinion be attended with danger opinion be attended with danger to the public; and to the public; and

(b) a notice of the opening of the (b) a notice of the opening of the lines of rails and works or the lines of rails and works or the diversion shall be sent diversion shall be sent immediatelyimmediately to the Commissioner. to the Commissioner.



EXISTINGEXISTING MODIFIEDMODIFIEDPara 1309(2) Para 1309(2) A certificate on Form A certificate on Form (Annexure 13/6) which is (Annexure 13/6) which is worded in accordance with worded in accordance with Section Section 21(a)21(a) must be written must be written out and signed by out and signed by representative of Engineering representative of Engineering Department in-charge of the Department in-charge of the work before opening it. This work before opening it. This certificate shall be dispatched certificate shall be dispatched by by Telegram Telegram to the Officers to the Officers concerned followed by concerned followed by confirmatory copies by letter. confirmatory copies by letter. The Engineering The Engineering representative should hand representative should hand over a copy of the certificate over a copy of the certificate to the representative of the to the representative of the Operating Department at the Operating Department at the site of accident; the latter will site of accident; the latter will not permit the passage of not permit the passage of traffic over the restored road traffic over the restored road or the diversion until he is in or the diversion until he is in possession of the certificate.possession of the certificate.

Para 1309(2) Para 1309(2) A certificate on Form (Annexure 13/6) which A certificate on Form (Annexure 13/6) which is worded in accordance with is worded in accordance with Section 24 of Section 24 of Railways Act, 1989 (24 of 1989),Railways Act, 1989 (24 of 1989), must be must be written out and signed by representative of written out and signed by representative of Engineering Department in-charge of the Engineering Department in-charge of the work before opening it. This certificate shall work before opening it. This certificate shall be dispatched by be dispatched by quickest meansquickest means to the to the Officers concerned followed by confirmatory Officers concerned followed by confirmatory copies by letter. The Engineering copies by letter. The Engineering representative should hand over a copy of representative should hand over a copy of the certificate to the representative of the the certificate to the representative of the Operating Department at the site of Operating Department at the site of accident; the latter will not permit the accident; the latter will not permit the passage of traffic over the restored road or passage of traffic over the restored road or the diversion until he is in possession of the the diversion until he is in possession of the certificate.certificate.


SAFETY OF THE RUNNING LINE AND FOR SAFETY OF THE RUNNING LINE AND FOR OPENING NEW WORKSOPENING NEW WORKS (Correction slip No.111 dt. 23.04.08)(Correction slip No.111 dt. 23.04.08)


Para 1309(4) Para 1309(4)

The Certificate The Certificate and and Telegraph adviceTelegraph advice to to Commissioner of Commissioner of Railway Safety need Railway Safety need not be sent when the not be sent when the line is restored for line is restored for through communication through communication within 24 hours.within 24 hours.

Para 1309(4) Para 1309(4)

The Certificate to Commissioner The Certificate to Commissioner of Railway Safety need not be of Railway Safety need not be sent when the line is restored sent when the line is restored for through communication for through communication within 24 hours. within 24 hours.




Annexure 13/1(Para Annexure 13/1(Para 2):2):. .

With reference to With reference to Chapter VI of the Chapter VI of the Rules for the Rules for the Opening of a Opening of a Railway,Railway, I beg to I beg to enquire whether enquire whether you wish to inspect you wish to inspect the work prior to the work prior to its opening for the its opening for the public carriage of public carriage of passengers, in passengers, in which case which case intimation will be intimation will be given of the date of given of the date of completion. completion.

Annexure 13/1(Para 2) Annexure 13/1(Para 2)

With reference to Chapter With reference to Chapter VII of VII of the Railways (Opening for Public the Railways (Opening for Public Carriage of Passengers) Rules, Carriage of Passengers) Rules, 2000,2000, I beg to enquire whether I beg to enquire whether you wish to inspect the work prior you wish to inspect the work prior to its opening for the public to its opening for the public carriage of passengers, in which carriage of passengers, in which case intimation will be given of case intimation will be given of the date of completion. the date of completion.

PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING SANCTION AND PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING SANCTION AND CARRYING OUT WORK AFFECTING SAFETY OF THE CARRYING OUT WORK AFFECTING SAFETY OF THE RUNNING LINE AND FOR OPENING NEW WORKS RUNNING LINE AND FOR OPENING NEW WORKS


EXISTINGEXISTING MODIFIEDMODIFIEDAnnexure 13/1(Para Annexure 13/1(Para 4):4):. .

The application for The application for the use of the use of locomotives and locomotives and rolling-stock to be rolling-stock to be drawn or propelled drawn or propelled thereby on the thereby on the proposed line, in proposed line, in accordance with accordance with Section Section 16(1)16(1) of the of the Indian Railways Indian Railways Act, 1890 (IX of Act, 1890 (IX of 1890),1890), is sent is sent herewith/not herewith/not required.required.

Annexure 13/1 (Para 4)Annexure 13/1 (Para 4)

The application for the use of The application for the use of locomotives and rolling-stock to locomotives and rolling-stock to be drawn or propelled thereby on be drawn or propelled thereby on the proposed line, in accordance the proposed line, in accordance with Section with Section 22(a) of the Railways 22(a) of the Railways Act, Act,

1989 (24 of 1989),1989 (24 of 1989), is sent is sent herewith/herewith/

not required.not required.

TEMPORARY WORKSTEMPORARY WORKS (Correction slip No.111 dt. 23.04.08)(Correction slip No.111 dt. 23.04.08)

EXISTINGEXISTING MODIFIEDMODIFIEDAnnexure Annexure 13/1(Para 5):13/1(Para 5):

(a)(a)

(b)(b)

(c)(c)

(d)(d)

(e)(e)

(f)(f)

(g)(g)

(h) Documents for (h) Documents for bridges as per bridges as per Chapter VII of the Chapter VII of the Rules for the Rules for the Opening of a Opening of a Railway Railway

Annexure 13/1(Para 5): The following documents Annexure 13/1(Para 5): The following documents are appended:-are appended:-

(1) Temporary works- (1) Temporary works-

(a)(a) Description of proposed works. Description of proposed works.

(b)(b) Drawing of temporary works. Drawing of temporary works.

(c) List of infringements to Schedule of (c) List of infringements to Schedule of Dimensions. Dimensions.

(d) List of deviations from the Manuals of (d) List of deviations from the Manuals of Instructions for Signalling and Interlocking Instructions for Signalling and Interlocking and Block Signalling. and Block Signalling.

(e)(e) List of deviations from General and List of deviations from General and Subsidiary Rules. Subsidiary Rules.

(f) Restrictions. (f) Restrictions.

(g) Rules for Traffic Working. (g) Rules for Traffic Working.

(h) Documents for bridges as per (h) Documents for bridges as per Chapter VII of Chapter VII of the Railways (Opening for Public Carriage of the Railways (Opening for Public Carriage of Passengers) Rules, 2000. Passengers) Rules, 2000.

PERMANENT WORKSPERMANENT WORKS (Correction slip No.111 dt. 23.04.08)(Correction slip No.111 dt. 23.04.08)

EXISTINGEXISTING MODIFIEDMODIFIEDAnnexure Annexure 13/1(Para 5):13/1(Para 5):

(a)(a)

(b)(b)

(c)(c)

(d)(d)

(e)(e)

(f)(f)

(g)(g)

(h) Documents for (h) Documents for bridges as per bridges as per Chapter VII of the Chapter VII of the Rules for Opening Rules for Opening of a Railwayof a Railway

Annexure 13/1(Para 5): The following documents Annexure 13/1(Para 5): The following documents are appended:are appended:

(2) Permanent works - (2) Permanent works -

(a)(a) Description of proposed works. Description of proposed works.

(b)(b) Drawing of permanent works. Drawing of permanent works.

(c) List of infringements to Schedule of (c) List of infringements to Schedule of Dimensions. Dimensions.

(d) List of deviations from the Manuals of (d) List of deviations from the Manuals of Instructions for Signalling and Interlocking Instructions for Signalling and Interlocking and Block Signalling.and Block Signalling.

(e) List of deviations from General and (e) List of deviations from General and Subsidiary Rules. Subsidiary Rules.

(f) Restrictions. (f) Restrictions.

(g) Rules for Traffic Working. (g) Rules for Traffic Working.

(h) Documents for bridges as per (h) Documents for bridges as per Chapter VII of Chapter VII of the Railways (Opening for Public Carriage of the Railways (Opening for Public Carriage of Passengers) Rules, 2000. Passengers) Rules, 2000.

Restoration of through Running after Restoration of through Running after

AccidentsAccidents (Correction slip No.111 dt. 23.04.08)(Correction slip No.111 dt. 23.04.08)

EXISTINGEXISTING MODIFIEDMODIFIEDAnnexure 13/6 Annexure 13/6 (heading):(heading):

Telegraphic AdviceTelegraphic Advice in connection with in connection with

Restoration of Restoration of through Running through Running after Accidentsafter Accidents

Annexure 13/6 (heading):Annexure 13/6 (heading):

CERTIFICATE CERTIFICATE IN CONNECTION IN CONNECTION WITH RESTORATION OF THROUGH WITH RESTORATION OF THROUGH

RUNNING AFTER ACCIDENTS RUNNING AFTER ACCIDENTS

PROTECTION OF LORRY ON LINEPROTECTION OF LORRY ON LINEAnnexure 11/5-Para 1120(4)(C)Annexure 11/5-Para 1120(4)(C)


MODIFIEDEXISTING

PROTECTION OF TROLLY ON LINEPROTECTION OF TROLLY ON LINEAnnexure 11/4-Para 1119(5)Annexure 11/4-Para 1119(5)(Correction slip No.110 dt. 04.03.08)(Correction slip No.110 dt. 04.03.08)

MODIFIEDEXISTING

WORKS OF SHORT DURATION-PROTECTION OF WORKS OF SHORT DURATION-PROTECTION OF LINE LINE

IN CASE OF REDUCED SPEEDIN CASE OF REDUCED SPEED Annexure 8/2-Para 806(2)Annexure 8/2-Para 806(2)


MODIFIEDEXISTING

WORKS OF SHORT DURATION-PROTECTION OF WORKS OF SHORT DURATION-PROTECTION OF LINE LINE

IN CASE OF STOP DEAD RESTRICTIONIN CASE OF STOP DEAD RESTRICTIONAnnexure 8/1-Para 806(1)Annexure 8/1-Para 806(1)

(Correction slip No.110 dt. 04.03.08)(Correction slip No.110 dt. 04.03.08)MODIFIED

EXISTING

EXISTING

CLASSIFICATION OF CLASSIFICATION OF LINESLINES

(Ref: Correction Slip No. 109 to IRPWM dt. (Ref: Correction Slip No. 109 to IRPWM dt. 15.02.08)15.02.08)

BG lines classified into 6 groups A to E BG lines classified into 6 groups A to E on basis of future maximum on basis of future maximum permissible permissible

speed.speed.

Group A Group A – Speeds upto 160 kmph– Speeds upto 160 kmph

Group B Group B – Speeds upto 130 kmph – Speeds upto 130 kmph

Group C Group C – Suburban section of – Suburban section of Mumbai, Delhi, Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai and KolkataChennai and Kolkata

CLASSIFICATION OF CLASSIFICATION OF LINESLINES

Group D Spl Group D Spl – Speed upto 110 – Speed upto 110 kmpyh and annual Traffic density kmpyh and annual Traffic density 20 GMT or20 GMT or

moremoreGroup D Group D – Speed upto 110 – Speed upto 110

kmph & traffic density less than kmph & traffic density less than 20 GMT20 GMT

Group E Group E – All other sections – All other sections and branch lines with speed utpo and branch lines with speed utpo 100 kmph. 100 kmph.

Track structure to be Track structure to be provided during renewals, provided during renewals, construction of New Lines, construction of New Lines,

Gauge conversion and Gauge conversion and DoublingsDoublings Rails – 60 kg 90 UTS,Rails – 60 kg 90 UTS,

Sleepers – PSC with 1660 nos. per Sleepers – PSC with 1660 nos. per km,km,

Ballast cushion – minimum Ballast cushion – minimum 300mm, (Recommended 350mm)300mm, (Recommended 350mm)

Points and crossing – Thick web Points and crossing – Thick web switches, CMS crossings on fan switches, CMS crossings on fan shaped PSC layouts. shaped PSC layouts.

(B)(B) Where annual traffic Where annual traffic density is less than 5 GMT density is less than 5 GMT and not defined as mineral and not defined as mineral

routes-- routes-- Rails – 52 kg 90 UTS,Rails – 52 kg 90 UTS,

Sleepers – PSC with 1660 nos. per km,Sleepers – PSC with 1660 nos. per km,

Ballast cushion – 250mm, Ballast cushion – 250mm,

Points and crossing – Thick web Points and crossing – Thick web switches/Thick web switches and CMS switches/Thick web switches and CMS crossings on fan-shaped PSC layouts crossings on fan-shaped PSC layouts

(C)(C) Lines which are dead Lines which are dead ended branch lines having ended branch lines having

GMT less than 3 and no GMT less than 3 and no goods traffic-- goods traffic--

• Rails – 52 kg 90 UTS (Secondary rails can also be used, if available with residual life as 10 years)

• Sleepers – PSC with 1540 nos. per km,

• Ballast cushion – 250mm,

• Points and crossing – Curved Switches and CMS crossings on fan-shaped layouts.

(D)(D) In case of renewals, if existing PSC In case of renewals, if existing PSC

sleepers are 52kg and the samesleepers are 52kg and the same

are not due on age cum condition basis:- are not due on age cum condition basis:-

provision of 52kg 90 UTS rails shall be provision of 52kg 90 UTS rails shall be

considered on case to case basis, keeping considered on case to case basis, keeping

further, the annual traffic density, type of further, the annual traffic density, type of

axle load axle load

operation and length in km of such track operation and length in km of such track

structure, in view.structure, in view.

TRACK STRUCTRE FOR TRACK STRUCTRE FOR TRACK RENEWALS, G.C. TRACK RENEWALS, G.C.

NEW LINES & DOUBLING NEW LINES & DOUBLING Ref: Rly.Bd letter No. 2007/CE-II/TS/6 dt. 03-Ref: Rly.Bd letter No. 2007/CE-II/TS/6 dt. 03-

09-0709-07 CC+6+2 T route universalized. CC+6+2 T route universalized. For all future work track structure will be:For all future work track structure will be: Rail – 60 kg / 90 UTSRail – 60 kg / 90 UTS Sleeper – PSC with 1660 nos. per km.Sleeper – PSC with 1660 nos. per km. Ballast cushion – Min. 300mmBallast cushion – Min. 300mm Pts. & Xings – Thick web switches CMS Pts. & Xings – Thick web switches CMS

xings. xings. All renewals of main line with new material All renewals of main line with new material

onlyonly Only exceptions are where traffic density is Only exceptions are where traffic density is

less than 5 and higher loaded wagons are less than 5 and higher loaded wagons are not expected to run. Routes to be not expected to run. Routes to be identified by traffic dept. and to be advised identified by traffic dept. and to be advised to Board.to Board.

UNIVERSALISATION OF UNIVERSALISATION OF CC+6+2t ROUTES CC+6+2t ROUTES

Ref: Rly.Bd letter No. 2007/CE-II/TS/1 dt. Ref: Rly.Bd letter No. 2007/CE-II/TS/1 dt. 23.07.0723.07.07

Running of CC+6+2t wagons permitted on all Running of CC+6+2t wagons permitted on all routes except few restricted sections. routes except few restricted sections.

In case of emergencies such as accidents etc. In case of emergencies such as accidents etc. these can be permitted on restricted sections these can be permitted on restricted sections by PCE with suitable speed restrictions. by PCE with suitable speed restrictions.

Maxm. Permitted speed for CC+6+2t loaded Maxm. Permitted speed for CC+6+2t loaded wagon trains will be 60 kmph. wagon trains will be 60 kmph.

Other conditions with regards to maximum Other conditions with regards to maximum tractive efforts or loco consists/combination tractive efforts or loco consists/combination or single loco as applicable presently due to or single loco as applicable presently due to design or condition of bridges will remain design or condition of bridges will remain unchanged. unchanged.

Earlier this loading was permitted as a pilot Earlier this loading was permitted as a pilot project till June 2008.project till June 2008.

UNIVERSALISATION OF UNIVERSALISATION OF CC+6+2t ROUTES CC+6+2t ROUTES (Contd…)(Contd…)

Instrumentation of bridges and other Instrumentation of bridges and other conditions applicable for such train conditions applicable for such train running will continue to be applicablerunning will continue to be applicable

Track recording frequency in Track recording frequency in accordance with category of routes accordance with category of routes instead of once in four months. instead of once in four months.

90R rail & metal sleepers to be 90R rail & metal sleepers to be replaced on priorityreplaced on priority

Sleeper density to be increased to Sleeper density to be increased to 1660 per km. 1660 per km.

Bridge rehabilitation shall be planned Bridge rehabilitation shall be planned wherever speed restrictions are there wherever speed restrictions are there and which are not cleared for and which are not cleared for multiple locos. multiple locos.

Sufficient no. of weigh bridges to be Sufficient no. of weigh bridges to be providedprovided

CRS sanction to be obtained within 3 CRS sanction to be obtained within 3 months.months.

EXECUTION OF TRACK WORKS EXECUTION OF TRACK WORKS THROUGH CONTRACTSTHROUGH CONTRACTS

Ref: Rly. Bd. Letter No. 2006/CE-I/GNS/3 Ref: Rly. Bd. Letter No. 2006/CE-I/GNS/3 dt. 2-4-2007dt. 2-4-2007

Instruction issued vide letter No. Instruction issued vide letter No. 2004/CE-I/GNS/1 dt. 26-05-2005 2004/CE-I/GNS/1 dt. 26-05-2005 regarding outsourcing of track maint. regarding outsourcing of track maint. activities on account of vacancies in activities on account of vacancies in gangs subject to condition laid down in gangs subject to condition laid down in letter No. 97/E/MPP/1/9 dt. 13-10-97 letter No. 97/E/MPP/1/9 dt. 13-10-97 stands superceded in view of Report of stands superceded in view of Report of Committee on Manpower and Cost Committee on Manpower and Cost Norms for Track Maint. Norms for Track Maint.

INTRODUCTION OF THE CATEGORY INTRODUCTION OF THE CATEGORY OF SENIOR PERMANENT WAY OF SENIOR PERMANENT WAY

SUPERVISORSUPERVISOR

Ref Rly Bds’ letter no. Ref Rly Bds’ letter no. PC-III/2004/CRC/1PC-III/2004/CRC/1

(Pt 1) dated 22/03/2007(Pt 1) dated 22/03/2007 Senior P Way Supervisor post in Senior P Way Supervisor post in

grade of Rs. 5000-8000grade of Rs. 5000-8000 to be to be created and operated in place of created and operated in place of PWM in grade of Rs. 4500-7000.PWM in grade of Rs. 4500-7000.

INCREASE IN AXLE LOAD OF INCREASE IN AXLE LOAD OF FREIGHT TRAINSFREIGHT TRAINS

Ref: Rly. Bd. Letter No. 2007/CE-II/TS/I dt. Ref: Rly. Bd. Letter No. 2007/CE-II/TS/I dt. 21-03-0721-03-07

List of Routes approved by Board for List of Routes approved by Board for CC+8+2t and CC+6+2t up to March CC+8+2t and CC+6+2t up to March 2007.2007.

Instrumented monitoring of bridges Instrumented monitoring of bridges needs to be expedited.needs to be expedited.

Weigh bridges to be made operational by Weigh bridges to be made operational by March 2007. March 2007.

REVISED CODAL LIFE OF REVISED CODAL LIFE OF ASSETSASSETS

Ref: Rly. Bd. Letter No. 2002/CE-I/CF Ref: Rly. Bd. Letter No. 2002/CE-I/CF Assets/I Assets/I

dt. 12-02-07dt. 12-02-07

Based on Accounts directorate letter Based on Accounts directorate letter No. 2002/AC-II/1/10 dt. 24-05-2006.No. 2002/AC-II/1/10 dt. 24-05-2006.

Advance Correction Slip No.62 Advance Correction Slip No.62 amending para 219 amending para 219

of Indian Railway Finance Code Volume of Indian Railway Finance Code Volume - I .- I .

INCREASE OF SPEED ON TURN INCREASE OF SPEED ON TURN OUTSOUTS

Ref: Rly. Bd. Letter No. 2005/CE-II/TK/9 Ref: Rly. Bd. Letter No. 2005/CE-II/TK/9 dt. 24-01-07dt. 24-01-07

Consolidated Guidelines as underConsolidated Guidelines as under1. Speed of 30 kmph can be permitted 1. Speed of 30 kmph can be permitted

on turnouts, provided the following on turnouts, provided the following conditions are satisfied.conditions are satisfied.

(a)(a) Higher speed turnouts are provided on Higher speed turnouts are provided on a reasonably long section in a a reasonably long section in a continuous stretch.continuous stretch.

(b)(b) On such sections higher speed turnouts On such sections higher speed turnouts are provided on all running lines. are provided on all running lines.

(c)(c) Turn in curves and running loops on Turn in curves and running loops on which higher speed is permitted, are which higher speed is permitted, are suitably strengthened. suitably strengthened.

(d)(d) Arrangements for detection of facing Arrangements for detection of facing points (including siding points) points (including siding points) available in loop line, if any.available in loop line, if any.

S.NS.No.o. Type of turnout (BG)Type of turnout (BG)

Permissible Permissible speedspeed

PSC PSC SleeperSleeper

Steel Steel Sleeper Sleeper

1.1. 1:8.5 symmetrical split 1:8.5 symmetrical split with curved switches 52/60 with curved switches 52/60 Kg including TWS on PSC Kg including TWS on PSC sleepers sleepers

40 40 kmphkmph

30 30 kmphkmph

22 1:12 curved switch52/60 kg 1:12 curved switch52/60 kg including TWS on PSC including TWS on PSC sleepers sleepers

50 50 kmphkmph

30 30 kmphkmph

3.3. 1:16 curved switch 60 Kg 1:16 curved switch 60 Kg on PSC sleepers on PSC sleepers

65 65 kmphkmph --

4.4. 1:20 curved switch 60 Kg 1:20 curved switch 60 Kg on PSC sleepers on PSC sleepers

85 85 kmph kmph

LWR ON CURVE SHARPER THAN 440 LWR ON CURVE SHARPER THAN 440 M RADIUSM RADIUS

Ref: Correction Slip No. 11 of 2006 Ref: Correction Slip No. 11 of 2006 issued vide letterissued vide letter

No.CT/IM/LWR dt. 28-11-2006No.CT/IM/LWR dt. 28-11-2006

In temp zone-I LWR/CWR may be laid In temp zone-I LWR/CWR may be laid on curves upto 360m radius (5 on curves upto 360m radius (5 degree) curve on BG. degree) curve on BG.

SANCTION OF SPEED OF SANCTION OF SPEED OF NOMINATED TRAINS ON SPECIFIC NOMINATED TRAINS ON SPECIFIC

ROUTESROUTESRef: Revision of Policy Circular No.6, Para Ref: Revision of Policy Circular No.6, Para

6 vide Rly. Board Letter 6 vide Rly. Board Letter No.92/CE/DO/SR/4/0/ Pt.I dt. 23-11-2006No.92/CE/DO/SR/4/0/ Pt.I dt. 23-11-2006

1. 1. For speed up to 110 km/h on BG:For speed up to 110 km/h on BG: For permitting speeds above 105 km/h, For permitting speeds above 105 km/h,

the track on the route should be the track on the route should be maintained to standards specified in maintained to standards specified in RDSO Report No. C&M-1, Volume-I. RDSO Report No. C&M-1, Volume-I. RDSO speed certificate & CRS sanction RDSO speed certificate & CRS sanction should exist for that type of rolling should exist for that type of rolling stock.stock.


ROUTES (Contd…)ROUTES (Contd…)Zonal Railways may increase the length of Zonal Railways may increase the length of trains up to 24 coaches plus one Inspection trains up to 24 coaches plus one Inspection Carriage, without CRS sanctionCarriage, without CRS sanction, provided , provided various departments of the Zonal Railway various departments of the Zonal Railway certify (as required to be done for obtaining certify (as required to be done for obtaining CRS sanction) to PCE/CE (Co-ordination) CRS sanction) to PCE/CE (Co-ordination) that the necessary conditions for running that the necessary conditions for running such train have been fulfilled and that the such train have been fulfilled and that the stopping stations have been provided with stopping stations have been provided with necessary facilities like the required length necessary facilities like the required length and width of platforms, removal of and width of platforms, removal of infringements, lighting and watering infringements, lighting and watering arrangements etc. on the platform. The arrangements etc. on the platform. The sanction to the proposal shall be granted by sanction to the proposal shall be granted by PCE/CE(Co-ordinationPCE/CE(Co-ordination).).


ROUTES (Contd…)ROUTES (Contd…)2. For speed above 110 km/h and up to 120 km/h 2. For speed above 110 km/h and up to 120 km/h

on BGon BG Zonal Railways shall conduct Zonal Railways shall conduct route proving route proving

runsruns at proposed speed of operation for at proposed speed of operation for running trains up to 24 coaches plus one running trains up to 24 coaches plus one Inspection Carriage using portable Inspection Carriage using portable accelerometers mounted on rolling stock accelerometers mounted on rolling stock (locomotives and representative vehicles which (locomotives and representative vehicles which are proposed to be cleared for speeds above are proposed to be cleared for speeds above 110 km/h and up to 120 km/h) for recording 110 km/h and up to 120 km/h) for recording vertical and transverse accelerations through vertical and transverse accelerations through out the route. If the results obtained satisfy out the route. If the results obtained satisfy the stipulated criteria, as given in Appendix-I, the stipulated criteria, as given in Appendix-I, Railway shall approach the Commissioner of Railway shall approach the Commissioner of Railway Safety for permitting operation of the Railway Safety for permitting operation of the first such train on that route. first such train on that route.


ROUTES (Contd…)ROUTES (Contd…)For subsequent additional trains on For subsequent additional trains on augmentation of load of an existing trainaugmentation of load of an existing train, , route proving run is not requiredroute proving run is not required. In . In such cases, such cases, CRS sanction is also not CRS sanction is also not requiredrequired to be obtained provided, Zonal to be obtained provided, Zonal Railway certify to CRS that they would Railway certify to CRS that they would strictly follow all the conditions as strictly follow all the conditions as stipulations laid downs by him in the stipulations laid downs by him in the case of first nominated train as case of first nominated train as sanctioned in para (1) above. sanctioned in para (1) above.


ROUTES (Contd…)ROUTES (Contd…)3. For speed above 120 km/h on BG & above 75 km/h 3. For speed above 120 km/h on BG & above 75 km/h

on MGon MG Having established the speed potential stock Having established the speed potential stock

up to the max. proposed speed by carrying out up to the max. proposed speed by carrying out detailed oscillation trials on selected test detailed oscillation trials on selected test stretches earlier, it would be stretches earlier, it would be necessary to necessary to conduct confirmatory oscillograph car runs conduct confirmatory oscillograph car runs with instrumented loco-motiveswith instrumented loco-motives and/or and/or representative vehicles which are proposed to representative vehicles which are proposed to be cleared for speeds higher than 120 km/h on be cleared for speeds higher than 120 km/h on BG and 75 km/h on MG, BG and 75 km/h on MG, on the entire route at on the entire route at the proposed maximum speedthe proposed maximum speed. For these tests, . For these tests, necessary sanction shall be obtained in necessary sanction shall be obtained in accordance with the procedure mentioned in accordance with the procedure mentioned in para 3. para 3. These tests are required even in case of These tests are required even in case of stock for which detailed oscillation trials have stock for which detailed oscillation trials have been dispensed with, with the concurrence of been dispensed with, with the concurrence of the Chief Commissioner for Railway Safetythe Chief Commissioner for Railway Safety. .


ROUTES (Contd…)ROUTES (Contd…) However, However, confirmatory oscillograph car confirmatory oscillograph car

run for introducing additional trains run for introducing additional trains and/or for increasing the length of and/or for increasing the length of existing trains are not necessary on the existing trains are not necessary on the sections where such type of rolling stock sections where such type of rolling stock is already plying at same or higher is already plying at same or higher speed on other nominated trainsspeed on other nominated trains. Zonal . Zonal Railways, while approaching the CRS for Railways, while approaching the CRS for introduction of such trains, shall furnish introduction of such trains, shall furnish detailed information on all the relevant detailed information on all the relevant safety aspects concerning various safety aspects concerning various disciplines involved. disciplines involved.


ROUTES (Contd…)ROUTES (Contd…) The speed certificate for a train when issued The speed certificate for a train when issued

by RDSO shall specify maximum number of by RDSO shall specify maximum number of coaches (subject to maximum of 18 coaches (subject to maximum of 18 coaches), and types of rolling stock that are coaches), and types of rolling stock that are permitted in the train. Once the first speed permitted in the train. Once the first speed certificate has been issued by RDSO and certificate has been issued by RDSO and CRS sanction obtained by concerned Zonal CRS sanction obtained by concerned Zonal Railways for running of train up to 18 Railways for running of train up to 18 coaches, they can increase/decrease number coaches, they can increase/decrease number of coaches within the sanction without of coaches within the sanction without obtaining further sanction from CRS, obtaining further sanction from CRS, keeping the types of rolling stock same as keeping the types of rolling stock same as those specified in the RDSO’s speed those specified in the RDSO’s speed certificate. certificate.


ROUTES (Contd…)ROUTES (Contd…) For increasing the length of existing trains For increasing the length of existing trains

up to 18 coaches, Zonal Railways shall up to 18 coaches, Zonal Railways shall approach RDSO for issuing speed certificate approach RDSO for issuing speed certificate upto 18 coaches in case the same has not upto 18 coaches in case the same has not been issued earlier and advise CRS been issued earlier and advise CRS accordingly. For running new trains on the accordingly. For running new trains on the section, sanction shall have to be obtained by section, sanction shall have to be obtained by Zonal Railways from CRS for operation of Zonal Railways from CRS for operation of each such train. For running of trains with each such train. For running of trains with more than 18 coaches, fresh RDSO speed more than 18 coaches, fresh RDSO speed certificate and CRS sanction shall be certificate and CRS sanction shall be obtained. Confirmatory oscillograph car runs obtained. Confirmatory oscillograph car runs for introducing such trains are not necessary for introducing such trains are not necessary on the sections where such type of rolling on the sections where such type of rolling stock is already plying at the same or higher stock is already plying at the same or higher speed on other nominated trains. speed on other nominated trains.


ROUTES (Contd…)ROUTES (Contd…)

The adequacy of the brake power The adequacy of the brake power available on the locomotives in available on the locomotives in conjunction with the coaching stock to conjunction with the coaching stock to be used in the proposed train, vis-à-vis be used in the proposed train, vis-à-vis the signalling system available on the the signalling system available on the route, will have to be established by route, will have to be established by the Zonal Railway (for speeds above the Zonal Railway (for speeds above 110 km/h and upto 120 km/h on BG 110 km/h and upto 120 km/h on BG and upto 75 km/h on MG) and by RDSO and upto 75 km/h on MG) and by RDSO (for speeds above 120 km/h on BG and (for speeds above 120 km/h on BG and above 75 km/h on MG). above 75 km/h on MG).


ROUTES (Contd…)ROUTES (Contd…)

The joint safety certificate required to The joint safety certificate required to be submitted to Commissioner of be submitted to Commissioner of Railway Safety should be signed by the Railway Safety should be signed by the Principal Chief Engineer/Chief Engineer Principal Chief Engineer/Chief Engineer (Co-ordination), Chief Mechanical (Co-ordination), Chief Mechanical Engineer, Chief Operating Manager and Engineer, Chief Operating Manager and Chief Signal & Telecommunication Chief Signal & Telecommunication Engineer, and Chief Electrical Engineer Engineer, and Chief Electrical Engineer also in electrified territories and in also in electrified territories and in respect of electrical rolling stock.respect of electrical rolling stock.

ELIMINATIOIN OF LEVEL ELIMINATIOIN OF LEVEL CROSSINGS BY CONSTRUCTION CROSSINGS BY CONSTRUCTION

OF ‘LIMITED USE SUBWAYS’OF ‘LIMITED USE SUBWAYS’

Ref: Rly. Bd. Letter No. 2006/CE-I/Misc-Ref: Rly. Bd. Letter No. 2006/CE-I/Misc-2 2

dt. 01-11-2006dt. 01-11-2006

Work costing below Rs.50 lakhs on this Work costing below Rs.50 lakhs on this account can be sanctioned by GMs account can be sanctioned by GMs under Safety Works under Safety Works

DETERMINATION OF STRESS DETERMINATION OF STRESS STATE OF LWR BY MAKING CUT IN STATE OF LWR BY MAKING CUT IN

LWRLWR

Ref: Rly. Bd. Letter No. CT/IM/LWR dt. Ref: Rly. Bd. Letter No. CT/IM/LWR dt. 24-09-200624-09-2006

Item No. 1065 of 76Item No. 1065 of 76thth TSC TSC

Procedure for determination of Procedure for determination of stress free temp. of LWR by IRICEN stress free temp. of LWR by IRICEN method.method.

TRACK STRUCTURE FOR TRACK STRUCTURE FOR RUNNING OF 25T AXLE LOAD RUNNING OF 25T AXLE LOAD

TRAINS TRAINS 1.Rly Board’s Lr No. 1.Rly Board’s Lr No.

2004/CE-II/TK/1/Policy/Pt dt 19.7.2006 2004/CE-II/TK/1/Policy/Pt dt 19.7.2006 (Track Policy Circular No. 2 of 2006)(Track Policy Circular No. 2 of 2006)

2.Rly Bd’s Lr. No. 2004/CE-II/TK/1/Policy/Pt. 2.Rly Bd’s Lr. No. 2004/CE-II/TK/1/Policy/Pt. Dt 19.7.2006. Dt 19.7.2006.

Minimum Track Structure to be adopted in Minimum Track Structure to be adopted in future Track Renewals, new lines, and future Track Renewals, new lines, and doubling doubling Rail Section : 60 kg, 90 UTSRail Section : 60 kg, 90 UTS Sleeper : PSC, 1660 nos per kmSleeper : PSC, 1660 nos per km Ballast Cushion – 300 mm Ballast Cushion – 300 mm Points & Crossings – Fan shaped Layout with Points & Crossings – Fan shaped Layout with

60 kg. Cu Sw. 60 kg. Cu Sw.


TRAINSTRAINS Existing track with 52 Kg. 90 UTS Existing track with 52 Kg. 90 UTS

Rails on PSC with 1540 Nos per km Rails on PSC with 1540 Nos per km and 250 mm cushion is suitable for and 250 mm cushion is suitable for running 25 T axle load trains, with running 25 T axle load trains, with Box N or similar wagons ,at restricted Box N or similar wagons ,at restricted speed of 60 kmph. speed of 60 kmph.

Minimum Track Structure for Minimum Track Structure for sidings with speed upto 60 kmph sidings with speed upto 60 kmph Rails : 52 Kg 90 UTSRails : 52 Kg 90 UTS Sleeper : PSC with 1540 Nos per km Sleeper : PSC with 1540 Nos per km Ballast Cushion – 250 mm Ballast Cushion – 250 mm


TRAINSTRAINS Minimum Track Structure for sidings with Minimum Track Structure for sidings with

speed upto 30 kmph speed upto 30 kmph Rail : 52 kg,72 UTSRail : 52 kg,72 UTS Sleeper : PSC with 1540 Nos per km Sleeper : PSC with 1540 Nos per km Ballast Cushion : 250 mm Ballast Cushion : 250 mm

Clarifications Clarifications 52 Kg 90 UTS rails to be replaced only 52 Kg 90 UTS rails to be replaced only

when they become due for renewal on age-when they become due for renewal on age-cum-condition basis cum-condition basis If existing sleeper density is 1540 per km, it is If existing sleeper density is 1540 per km, it is

to be increased when sleeper replacement is to be increased when sleeper replacement is required on age-cum-condition basis or to suit required on age-cum-condition basis or to suit higher rail section. higher rail section.


TRAINSTRAINS

If track renewal sanctioned with 52 If track renewal sanctioned with 52 kg 90 UTS rails and 1540 per km kg 90 UTS rails and 1540 per km sleeper density, the Rail Section to sleeper density, the Rail Section to be modified to 60 kg 90 UTS and be modified to 60 kg 90 UTS and sleeper density to be increased to sleeper density to be increased to 1660 through material modification. 1660 through material modification.