G & SR

CHAPTER III SIGNALS 107

accordance with Subsidiary Rule 3.61(13).
5. Method of securing.-Detonating (fog) signals shall be placed on

the line with the label or brand upwards and shall be secured by
bending the clasp round the head of the rail.

6. Placing Detonating (Fog) Signals on a Mixed Gauge.-Where
the use of detonators is necessary under these rules on a mixed
gauge detonators shall be placed on one rail of each gauge, or on
the rail common to both.

Examples: -

(A) Where one rail is common to both gauges.

(1) (1) (1) A 10 M A

(2) (2) (2)

(3) (3) (3)
(1) Rail common to Broad Gauge and Metre Gauge.
(2) Metre Gauge Rail.
(3) Second Broad Gauge Rail.

(B) Where there is no rail common to the two gauges.-

(C) 1 and 4. Two Broad Gauge Rails.
Note: -
2 and 3. Two Metre Gauge Rails.
(D)
In case (A) the detonator (fog) signal will be placed at

A…..............(1)...........….(1)…............(1)…...............A.

The detonating (fog) signals must always be placed on the rail
common to both gauges, irrespective of whether it is nearest to the
fog signal post or not.
In case (B) the detonating (fog) signals must be placed at

A……………...............…..A and B………........................…...B.

108 SIGNALS CHAPTER III

7. Renewal of Detonating (fog) Signals. - On both double and single
8. lines, detonating (fog) signals shall be placed on the rails for each
train and shall be renewed each time a train passes over them.
(1)
(2) Hand Signal.-

9. The fog signalman shall always carry a lighted hand signal lamp in
foggy or tempestuous weather or in a dust storm.
10.
(1) If the fog signalman is aware of any obstruction on the line, he shall
show a 'danger' hand signal to an approaching train. Under no other
(2) circumstances shall a fog signalman show a hand signal to the
Loco Pilot of an approaching train, but on single line sections, for a
train leaving a station, the fog signalman shall show a 'Proceed'
(green) hand signal to the Loco Pilot.

Acknowledgement of Rules.-The Station Master must obtain the
signature or thumb impression of fog signalmen in the Station
Detonator Register, as an acknowledgement that they know and
understand the rules for signalling of trains.

Record of Detonating (fog) Signals and Exploded Cases.-

The Station Master on duty shall be responsible for ensuring that
the Fog signalmen before going out on duty to the fog signal post
count the number of detonating (fog) signals issued to them. This
number will be entered in the 'Station Detonator Register' in form
Appendix 'A' and the Station Master on duty and the Fog signalmen
shall jointly sign this entry.

As each train has passed over the detonating (fog) signals placed
for it, the fog signalman will collect the exploded cases (not omitting
the cases of detonators which have failed to explode) and when his
period of duty is over, or when he is recalled on the weather clearing
up, he shall bring all the used detonators and any unused detonators
he still has and make them over to the Station Master on duty. The
Station Master on duty must enter in the 'Station Detonator Register'
in form Appendix 'A' the number of used detonators and unused
detonators and both the Station Master and Fog signalman will
sign against this entry. If the fog signalman is illiterate, the Station
Master will take his thumb impression.

CHAPTER III SIGNALS 109

Annexure - A

S&T (T/351) S&T (T/351) S&T (T/351)
WR WR WR

Sr. No.——- Sr. No.—— Sr. No.———
Signal and Signal and Signal &
Telecommunication Deptt. Telecommunication deptt. Telecommunication Deptt.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF
DISCONNECTION / RECONNECTION NOTICE DISCONNECTION NOTICE
RECONNECTION NOTICE

No.—————— No. ——————— No.————————-
To To,

The Station Master on duty Notice for reconnecting Notice to Transportation
staff for disconnecting
at ————— station / cabin. signaling gear
signalling gear.
For disconnecting the

following gears:-*————— Division ——. No.—— Division—————————
—————————————

—————————————

———————————— on The Station Master on No. —————.
———— at ——————— duty at ————— Station.
hours for_____hours_____ To
minutes to attend failure / for Please note that the The Station Master on
maintenance. (Expected disconnected gear/s duty at ————— station.

duration of disconnection) referred to in notice no. —

——————————- —————————— has / Please note that the

SSE / MSM / ESM have been reconnected on following gears will be

Notice about disconnection —————————at —— disconnected on—————
received at ———— hrs. on ———hrs.——— minutes.
———— 20—. —— at ————— hours —

————————— ————minutes for

Signature of SM ___hours____ minutes to
Disconnection allowed/not
allowed ** on —— at —— hrs. ———————- attend failure/for
Signature
maintenance. -*——————

———————————— —————————————

Signature of SM —-————————————

Disconnection will be ———————- —————————————

allowed at ——— hours.—— Designation —————————————
minutes on ————— 20—.
—————————————
————————————-
Signature of SM Date ——————— ———————————

Reconnected at ———hours. (Expected duration of
on ——20——
Time ——————— disconnection)

———————————- ——————
Signature
SSE / MSM / ESM.
——————
Notice about reconnection Designation

received at ———hours ——

minutes . on —— 20—.

———————————- Date ——————

Signature of SM

* Fill in the details of the gear/ Time ———————
s to be disconnected.
*Fill in details of the gears
**Reasons for not allowing to be disconnected.
disconnection to be
recorded.

Annexure-B Form No. T/361(1) 110
WESTERN RAILWAY

Station Detonator Register

PART - I
Fog Signalman Posted
At…………………………Station

Period for Name of Substantive Assurance Signature of Date of testing of the Fog Signature of Signature of SIGNALS
which worked Fog post of Fog of Fog Station
at the station Station Signalman in his duties Fog Master
Signalman Signalman Signalman
Master by the Station Master Signalman

From To

CHAPTER III

WESTERN RAILWAY Form No. T/361(2) CHAPTER III

Station Detonator Register

PART - II
STOCK OF DETONATING (FOG) SIGNALS

At…………………………Station

Date Opening Stock received on Particulars Stock used Closing balance Signature of SIGNALS
Balance of date of receipt during day of detonators Station
Fog Signals on hand Master

111

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desi vdal ort noc dna Date
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CHAPTER III SIGNALS 112

WESTERN RAILWAY Form No. T/361(4) CHAPTER III

Station Detonator Register

PART -IV

At…………………………Station / Shed /Office

Sr. Name Designation Ticket No. Date of No. of Year and No. Date Month No. of Date Month and
No. and Issue Deto- month of used used and year Detonator of year of
nators of manu- tested test the
issued manu- facture
P. F. No. facture detonators
of the tested
of replaced

detonators detonators SIGNALS

113

114 SIGNALS CHAPTER III

Annexure-C

FormNo.T/369(1)
Sr. No._______

WESTERN RAILWAY

ADVANCE AUTHORITY TO PASS DEFECTIVE SIGNALS

AT STATION_______________

(Record / Loco Pilot)

Station______________ Date ___________

To
The Loco Pilot of Train No. ______________Up/Down

As per advice of Station Master, ____________________________ Station,
*Up/Down ________________________________________Signal/s *is/are out of
order at _____________________Station. You shall, therefore, stop at the first
Stop Signal and after being Hand Signalled past the approach Signal
proceed at a restricted speed not exceeding 15 KMPH.

________________ ________________________
Signature of Loco Pilot Signature of Station Master
Station Master Stamp
Date ______________

*Strike out whichever is not applicable

CHAPTER III SIGNALS 115

Annexure-D Form No.T/369-(3 b)
WESTERN RAILWAY Sr. No.______

AUTHORITY TO PASS SIGNALS IN ‘ON’ OR DEFECTIVE POSITION

(Record/Loco Pilot)

Station _______________ Date _________

Time __________

TO

The Loco Pilot of Train No.____________________ Up/Down

Description and ____________________]
No. of Signals. _____________________] AT STATION ___________is /are OUT

OF ORDER.
_____________________]
_____________________]

You are hereby authorised to pass the defective Outer/Home/Inner
Home/Routing/ Starter/ Intermediate Starter/ Advanced Starter/IBS signal/s
at ‘ON’ position at a speed not EXCEEDING 15 KMPH.

* The train will be admitted on line No.(in words)____and (figures) ______.

** In case of failure of Advanced Starter Signal/Last Stop Signal - Line clear
has been obtained on Electrical Communication Instrument from____station.
Private No. Received(in figures)_____(in words) _________

________________ ________________________
Signature of Loco Pilot Signature of Station Master

Date _________________ Station Master Stamp
Date__________________

* In case of Routing/Inner Home/Home Signal is defective
**In case of failure of Advance Starter/Last Stop Signal on Double Line Territory.

INSTRUCTIONS

Strike out whichever is not applicable.

Loco Pilot proceeding on this authority must observe instructions mentioned
at the back of this form.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

(1) For approach signal Loco Pilot is authorised to pass the defective signal
at ‘ON’ on the Authority delivered through a competent railway servant
at the foot of the defective signal.

(2) For Starter Signal, The Loco Pilot to pass such signal on the Authority
handed over at the station and in addition thereto, a competent railway
servant shall show hand signals to departing train in accordance with
the instructions of Station Master

(3) In case of defective Advanced Starter Signal, hand signals may be
dispensed with and Loco Pilot to pass such signal by a written authority
handed over at the station. Except in case of an Advanced Starter Signal
protects any points, hand signals shall not be dispensed with.

116 SIGNALS CHAPTER III

Annexure- E Form No. T /369(A)
WESTERN RAILWAY Sr. No. ————

AUTHORTIY TO PASS MANUAL STOP SIGNALS IN
‘ON’ OR ‘DEFECTIVE POSITION’

(To be used in Automatic Block Sections/Mumbai Local Suburban section)

To the Loco Pilot of Train No…………..Up/Dn. No………..

Description———————————————————————————————

————————————————————————————————————

———————Signal (s) number (s)————————— at —————————

———— is / are defective.

1* When stop signal (s) You are authorized to pass the
governing the approach of a above mentioned stop signal (s) at
train to a station is / are ‘ON’ danger at a speed not exceeding
/ Defective and authority is 15 Kmph. on receiving the proceed
given by the station in rear. hand signal from a duly authorized
member of station staff posted at
2* When stop signal (s) the signal and act upon the
governing the approach of a indication of the next signal only
train to a station is / are ‘ON’ after is has been reached.
/ Defective and authority is
given by the station at which Proceed hand signal has been
signal (s) is / are defective. dispensed with as the stop signal
does not protect points.
3* When stop signal (s)
governing the departure of a
train from the station is / are
‘ON’ / Defective and authority
is given at a station at which
signal (s) is / are
defective.(SR 3.81)

You are expressly warned to be prepared to stop short of any
obstruction and to observe every caution while approaching leave crossing
gates.

* Delete which is not applicable.

* This form is replacement of old Form No.T 88 B / R 3

Station—————— ———————————— —————————————
Signature of Loco Pilot Signature of Station Master

Date——————— Date——————————— with Station Stamp.

CHAPTER IV WORKING OF TRAINS GENERALLY 117

4.01 CHAPTER IV

SR 4.01 (1) WORKING OF TRAINS GENERALLY
SR 4.01 (2)
A. TIMING AND RUNNING OF TRAINS
SR 4.01 (3)
SR 4.01 (4) STANDARD TIME.—The working of trains between stations
shall be regulated by the standard time prescribed by the
SR 4.01 (5) Government of India, which shall be transmitted daily to all
4.02 the principal stations of the railway at 16.00 hours in the
4.03 manner prescribed.

4.04 Clocks provided in Control / Sub Control offices shall be daily
synchronised with the standard time of the All India Radio at the
4.05 appointed time by nominated staff of Telecommunication department.
4.06
Control offices shall daily transmit the correct time at 08.00 hours
(1) and 16.00 hours to all stations and Loco sheds. On non-controlled
(2) sections, Station Master shall adjust the time with the time of
adjacent station connected with Control office or / and with the
watch of the Guard.

Shed staff shall be responsible to set the clock of speedometers of
locos according to control timing before locos are turned out for
train service.

Guards and Loco Pilots shall record in their journal and Combined
Train Report for setting their watches as provided in GR 4.03. They
shall also bring variation of time, if any to the notice of Station In-
charge.

Station Master shall daily record the variation of time in the separate
Register provided for the purpose. If there is no variation, this shall
also be recorded.

ADHERENCE TO ADVERTISED TIME.—No passenger train or
mixed train shall be despatched from a station before the
advertised time.

SETTING WATCH.—Before a train starts from a terminal or
crew-changing station, the Guard shall set his watch by the
station clock or the clock at the authorised place of reporting
for duty and communicate the time to the Loco Pilot who
shall set his watch accordingly.

TIME OF ATTENDANCE FOR TRAIN CREW.— Every Guard, Loco
Pilot, Assistant Loco Pilot shall be in attendance for duty at
such place and at such time as may be prescribed by special
instructions.

PROPER RUNNING LINE. — The Loco Pilot shall take his train
along the proper running line.

DIRECTION OF RUNNING.—

On a double line, every train shall run on the left hand line
unless otherwise prescribed by special instructions.

If there are two or more parallel lines, the direction in which
trains are to run on each line shall be prescribed by special
instructions.

118 WORKING OF TRAINS GENERALLY CHAPTER IV

4.07 SUPPLY OF WORKING TIME TABLE AND SCHEDULE OF
(1) STANDARD DIMENSIONS.-
A copy of the Working Time Table for the time being in force
(2) shall be supplied to each station, Guard, Loco Pilot, Inspector
(3) of Way or Works and any other railway servant requiring the
SR 4.07 use of the Working Time Table during the course of his duties.
A copy of the Working Time Table shall, on issue, be supplied
4.08 to the Commissioner of Railway Safety.
(1) (a) A copy of the Schedule of Standard Dimensions for the time
(b) being in force shall be supplied to each Inspector of Way or
(c) Works and Section Engineer (C&W).
Schedule of Standard Dimensions with reference to rule (3) of GR
(2) 4.07 above are given in Appendix-A to para 3404 of revised Operating
(a) Manual.
(b)
B. SPEED OF TRAINS
(3)
LIMITS OF SPEED GENERALLY.—
SR 4.08 (1)
Every train shall be run on each section of the railway within
SR 4.08 (2) the limits of speed sanctioned for that section by approved
special instructions.
The sectional speed sanctioned and permanent speed
restrictions shall be shown in the Working Time Table.
The Loco Pilot shall observe the sanctioned speed except
when either one speedometers in case of electric loco or
two speedometers in case of other locomotives are defective.
In such cases of defective speedometers both the maximum
permissible speed and booked speed of coaching trains shall
be reduced by ten percent from the speed otherwise
permissible.

The Loco Pilot shall —

regulate and control the running of the trains according to
the Working Time Table, so as to avoid either excessive speed
or loss of time and
not make up between any two stations more time than is
allowed in this behalf in the Working Time Table and shall
also observe all speed restrictions.

When it is necessary to indicate to the Loco Pilot where trains
are to run at a restricted speed or where trains have to come
to a stop due to the line being under repairs or due to any
other obstruction, action shall be taken as specified in Rule
15.09.

Subject to all temporary and permanent speed restrictions and the
maximum permissible sectional speeds as laid down in the Working
Time Table for each section concerned, the general maximum limits
of speed alongwith explanations are given in ‘General Instructions
of Working Time Table in force’.

In the event of a Railway official noticing that a Loco Pilot is
exceeding the sanctioned sectional speed or the maximum
permissible speed for the class of the train or the speed restriction
either temporary or permanent, he shall take measures to advise
the Loco Pilot of the fact at the next stop and submit a report, as
early as possible, to the Sr..DOM / DOM and Sr.DME/DME or
Sr.DEE/DEE concerned.

CHAPTER IV WORKING OF TRAINS GENERALLY 119

SR 4.08 (3) Attaching of Goods Stock to Passenger Trains: —
(A)
(B) Goods stock, duly certified ‘fit to run on passenger trains’ by train
examining staff, can be attached to run on passenger trains (except
(C) Mail and Express trains) with strict adherence of marshalling orders
(D) of mixed trains.
(E) Maximum speed of such mixed train shall not exceed the maximum
speed of the passenger train running over that section on which the
(F) goods stock is attached. The goods stock so attached on a
passenger train is to be certified by competent C&W staff, as fit to
(G) run with maximum sectional speed of the passenger train. Running
SR 4.08 (4) of Mixed Train with Maximum Permissible Speed, maximum Load
permitted and Marshalling order should be prescribed in the working
4.09
(1) Time Table in force.
Goods stock must be attached next to the train engine unless the
contents are livestock, explosive, dangerous or inflammable goods
in such case these should be attached in the rear.
On Metre Gauge section having gradients of 1 in 100 or steeper the
mixed trains should be marshalled with the coaching vehicles next
to the train engine and goods vehicles attached in the rear of
coaching vehicles.
Vacuum/ Air-braked piped vehicles are not permitted to be attached
behind the rear brake-van of a fully vacuumed / air-braked train.
They may, however, be attached inside the rear brake-van, provided
interference to electric connection is not caused. The last 3 vehicles
including the brake-van must however be with effective vacuum / air
brake and operative cylinders.
Section Engineers (C&W) at all stations where coaching and goods
trains are examined shall examine all goods stock attached to
Passenger trains, even though the train to which they are attached
is not ordinarily examined at that station. At these stations, this
examination will be confined to the goods stock only and will be a
‘safe to run’ examination.
On sections where no C & W staff is provided at the terminal station,
the C & W staff at the originating station of the mixed train will give
the certificate for both the outward and the inward journey of the
wagons whether loaded or empty indicating the terminal station.

No locomotive shall be turned out from the shed with deficient or
defective speedometer. In case both the speedometers become
defective enroute, the Loco Pilot shall work the train at speed 10%
less than the maximum permissible / booked speed as the case
may be, estimating the speed with the help of his watch, KM posts
and inter-station running time given in the Working Time Table.

CAUTION ORDER.—

Whenever, in consequence of the line being under repair or
for any other reason, special precautions are necessary, a
Caution Order detailing the kilometres between which such
precautions are necessary, the reason for taking such
precautions and the speed at which a train shall travel, shall
be handed to the Loco Pilot at the stopping station
immediately short of the place where such precautions are
necessary, or at such other stations and in such manner, as
prescribed under special instructions.

120 WORKING OF TRAINS GENERALLY CHAPTER IV

(2) Sub-rule (1) does not apply in the case of long continued
repairs when fixed signals are provided at an adequate
(3) distance short of such place and have been notified to the
running staff concerned.

The Caution Order referred to in sub rule (1) shall be on white
paper, in Blue or Black font or typed or made out on computers
with the words ‘CAUTION ORDER’ written on the top of the
form in bold letters of appropriate font size to draw attention
distinctly and signed in full.

SR4.09 (1)A Caution Order, as referred in rule (1), (2) & (3) of GR 4.09 above,
shall usually be issued on form no. T 409 as given in Annexure-A at
(A) the end of this chapter, in the following contingencies: -

(B) When works on track, signalling and overhead equipment are taken
(C) up under intimation from the official concerned [SR15.08(5)(A) (ii)]
(D)
On intimation after rail fracture is repaired [SR 15.08 (2) (C)]
(E)
(F) Imposition of Temporary Speed Restrictions [SR 15.08 (1) and (2)]
(G)
(H) Material Lorry and Riding trolly working on partial Block [SR 15.27
(I) (4) (A) to (F)]

(J) Motor Trolly following another motor trolly [SR 15.25 (6) to (10)]

(K) Abnormal jerk experienced and reported by Loco Pilot [SR 6.07(2)].

(L) Reception of a train on an obstructed line [G& SR 5.09]
(M)
Anything unusual with the train [SR 4.17 (2)(B)& (C)].
(N)
(O) When crane is working on one of the lines on double line section
(P) [SR 4.27 (6) (B)].

(Q) When crane is working on a running line within station limits
[SR4.27(7)].
(R)
Private Number not exchanged between two block cabins at a station
(S) [SWRs].

(T) Reception of trains over defective or damaged points [G&SR 3.77].

Key of DK siding given to Mechanical Signal Maintainer or lost
[SWRs]

Engineering patrolman does not arrive in time [SR 15.05].

As specified in Traffic Working Order.

Single line working introduced on double line section [SR 6.02 (i)
(9)(10) & (11)].

During total interruption of communications on double line sections
[SR 6.02 (iii) (3) (B)].

During total interruption of communications on single line [SR 6.02
(iv) (4)(4.1)(ii)].

During single line working on double line during total interruption
[SR 6.02 (ii) (2)]

Sending of a second train to the site of accident [SR 6.02(v)(B)(2)]

CHAPTER IV WORKING OF TRAINS GENERALLY 121

(U) Working of a material lorry on ‘ONE TRAIN ONLY’ system [SR
(V) 13.03 (5) (B) (ii)].
(W)
(X) When a fixed signal is shifted [SR 3.26 (2)].

(Y) Private Number could not be obtained from station in advance though
(Z) line clear obtained (BLOCK WORKING MANUAL)..
(AA)
A train carrying passenger or a goods train does not arrive within 10
and 20 minutes respectively after allowing for its normal running
time on double line and parallel section [GR 6.04 (1) & (2)].

Station Master unable to contact Gateman in mid-section on
telephone [SWRs]

Wagon (s) having less than 10 feet rigid wheel base [SR 4.08].

Section of OHE faulty [SR 17.09(8)]

(AB) Any other cause or occurrence warranting the exercise of Special
SR 4.09 (2) Caution viz. Blanking off of alarm chain apparatus, ODC on train,
etc.
(A)
Sending of information.—
(B)
Whenever in consequence of the line, including OHE, being under
repairs or for any other reason special precautions are necessary,
or when any danger to safety of trains is apprehended, the Station
Master receiving such information shall immediately inform the
Station Master at the other end of the affected block section, the
Controller, the Centralised Traffic Control Operator, the Power
Controller, the Traction Power Controller, the Sr. Section Engineer
(Loco), other railway servants concerned and the notice station or
stations (to be specified in the Working Time Table) of such
conditions under exchange of private numbers.

The Controller / the Centralised Traffic Control Operator / Traction
Power Controller /Power Controller shall in turn ensure that all the
Station Masters and the Sr. Section Engineer (Loco) concerned
have been advised of such conditions.

SR 4.09 (3) Procedure for Issue of Caution Order

(A) By the Station Masters at either end of the affected block section.—

(i) The Station Master receiving advice about the line being under
repairs, or any other eventuality endangering safety of trains,
necessitating exercise of caution, shall not permit any train or any
vehicle running under block protection to enter the affected block
section either from his station or from the other end, unless –

(a) the Station Master at the other end has acknowledged receipt of
such information;

(b) he has warned the Loco Pilot and the Guard of the danger ahead
and its location by the issue of Caution Order except in case of
permanent speed restrictions which are notified in the Working Time
Table, or

(c) he has ensured that Caution Order has been issued by the Notice
Station concerned; or

122 WORKING OF TRAINS GENERALLY CHAPTER IV

(d) he has received advice about restoration of normal working.

(ii) The Station Master at the other end of the affected block section
shall also take action in accordance with SR 4.09 (3)(A)(i)(b) to (d)
above.

(iii) Run through train shall be stopped out of course for issue of Caution
Order till such time it has been ensured that a Caution Order has
been issued by the Notice Station concerned.

Note: - All work trains, departmental trains and light engines should be
treated as scheduled stopping trains for the purpose of issuing
Caution Order.

(B) By the Station Master of Notice Station.—

(i) On receipt of advice of the line being under repairs or any other
eventuality endangering the safety of trains, necessitating exercise
of caution, the Station Master of the Notice Station shall acknowledge
the same and shall not allow any train which has to pass through the
affected block section, to leave his station unless he has warned the
Loco Pilot and the Guard of the danger and its location through the
issue of a Caution Order. He shall also advise the Station Master of
the station in rear of site of restriction of the particulars of the first
train to which the Caution Order has been issued.

(ii) The Station Master of a Notice Station shall issue ‘NIL’ Caution
Order on form no.T/A 409 as given in Annexure-B at the end of this
chapter to the Loco Pilots and the Guards of all trains leaving his
station if he has received no intimation of any special precautions
to be observed between his station and the next Notice Station of
the train, in the direction of movement.

Note: - The Loco Pilot shall not start the train and the Guard shall not give
signal to start the train from a Notice Station until they have received
the Caution Order.

(C) In case of trains originating from stations other than notice stations–
In case of a train originating from a station which is not a notice
station, the Station Master shall consult the Controller or the
Centralised Traffic Control Operator or the Traction Power Controller
or the Notice Station in rear or the Notice Station in advance (on
single line sections only) and issue Caution Order upto the Notice
Station in advance. However, when such information can not be
collected by the station due to failure of communication with control
or the Notice Station in rear or the Notice Station in advance (on
single line section only) and it becomes absolutely necessary to
start the train originating from the station, the train should be started
after issuing a Caution Order for restrictions, if any, or a ‘NIL’ Caution
Order up to the block station in advance giving a written advice to
the Loco Pilot to stop at the block station in advance and act upon
the instructions available there. This procedure will be followed till a
station is reached which can obtain particulars of all restrictions up
to the Notice Station in advance.

(D) Change of train crew en route.—In case of change of train crew en-
route – the Loco Pilot / Guard taking over charge must take over all
Caution Orders relating to his train to acquaint himself of the
conditions of the line giving due acknowledgement to the Loco Pilot
/ Guard who is being relieved.