G & SR

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portion of the train but the Guard shall give its number in full
in the permission referred to in sub-rule (3).

(7) On entering a station with the knowledge that the block
section in rear is obstructed, the first duty of the Loco Pilot is
instantly to warn the Station Master of the fact. If a cabin is
passed on way to the station, the railway servant in charge
of the cabin shall be informed of the fact.

(8) When under written instructions referred to in sub-rule (3),
the engine is to be brought back, the Guard shall, until the
arrival of the engine, continue to remain in rear of the portion
of the train left in the block section and shall not permit a
following train, if any, to move any of the vehicles under his
charge.

(9)(a) The Loco Pilot shall not bring his engine, with or without
(b) vehicles, back or the same line unless he has received written
instructions under sub-rule (3) from the Guard to do so.
In addition, on a multiple line section, the Loco Pilot shall
also have a written authority from the Station Master, who
shall ensure that no train is diverted on to or crossing the
same line on that portion of the track over which the said
Loco Pilot would be returning.

(c) The Station Master, before giving such written authority, shall
obtain necessary assurances as prescribed by special
instructions from Station Master having diversion facilities
and also inform the Controller of the circumstances

(10) On double or multiple line sections, Loco Pilot may, under
instructions from the Station Master, take the train back on
the proper line, according to the system of working, until he
can cross on to the line on which he has left the rest of his
train and may then proceed by that line and after attaching
engine shall work the train to the station to which he is
directed.

(11) When moving under written instructions against the direction
of traffic on a double line, or against the established direction
of traffic on a single line, the Loco Pilot shall proceed
cautiously and make use of the prescribed code of whistle.

SR6.09(1)(A) In order to draw the attention of the Guard to the situation referred
to in rule (1) of GR 6.09, the Loco Pilot of the train will give four
sharp short whistles.

(B) After the train has been protected, the Guard will consult the Loco
Pilot and if the engine is capable of proceeding either light or with
vehicles, the Guard will take immediate steps to pin down firmly
the hand brakes on at least one-third the number of vehicles to be
disconnected from the engine; he should also apply the brake in
his brake van. Before the engine is uncoupled or the train is divided

242 ACCIDENTS AND UNUSUAL OCCURRENCES CHAPTER VI

the Loco Pilot must ensure that adequate number of handbrakes
have been pinned down.

(C) The Guard will authorise the Loco Pilot by a written permission
referred to in rule (3) of GR 6.09 on form No.T/ 609 as given in
‘Annexure-J’ at the end of this chapter to proceed to the next block
station stating clearly the number of vehicles and also the painted
number and the owning railway of the last vehicle on the load
attached to the engine.

SR 6.09 (2) For the purpose of GR 6.09 (5), the Guard must use a hand signal
lamp borrowed from the Loco Pilot or the second Guard, if there is
one.

SR 6.09(3)(A) On reaching the block station ahead, the Loco Pilot shall hand over
the written permission referred to in rule (3) of GR 6.09 to the
Station Master who, after verifying that the front portion of the load
has arrived intact, shall get it placed in the station yard.

Before allowing the Loco Pilot to take his engine back into the
Block section to bring the remaining portion of the load, the Station
Master shall return the Guard’s written permission to the Loco Pilot
after duly countersigning it.

On a multiple line section having Automatic Block System of working,
the Station Master shall be the competent authority for the purpose
of GR 6.09 (10). He must in addition advise under exchange of
Private Numbers the Station Masters of stations on either side
having diversion facilities, that no train should be diverted on the
particular line which is blocked by portion of disabled train. The
Section Controller must also invariably be informed.

(B) On arrival at the station ahead, the Loco Pilot and the Guard must
jointly certify in the Train Signal Register that the Block section is
clear of all the vehicles of their train.

(C) Portion of a train should not, as far as possible be taken to two
different stations and when it becomes unavoidable, this should be
done under the Orders of Divisional Operations Manager/ Assistant
Operations Manager.

SR 6.09 (4) While asking the Loco Pilot to take the remaining load vide GR
6.09 (3) the Guard must mention in the written authority that the
Loco Pilot should return with the guard wagons, if required, for taking
the remaining load as would be necessary in case of petrol and
other inflammable oil specials, etc.

SR 6.09 (5) A train which is not provided with vacuum brake/air brake throughout
shall not be divided between stations on the following sections owing
to the inability of the engine to take the whole train forward. In such
cases, the whole train shall be pushed back to the station in rear
under the provision of G & S.R. 4.12.

CHAPTER VI ACCIDENTS AND UNUSUAL OCCURRENCES 243

Broad Gauge System: - DN
(A) Godhra-Kansudhi DN
(B) Kansudhi-Chanchelao DN
(C) Navapura-Kolde DN
(D) Kolde-Chinchpada DN
(E) Khandbara-Bhadwad. DN
(F) Bhadwad-Dhekvad. DN
(G) Dhekvad-Nandurbar. UP
(H) Nandurbar-Dhekvad

6.10 FIRE.—

(1) A railway servant noticing a fire, likely to result in loss of life
or cause damage to property, shall take all possible steps to
save life and property, to prevent it from spreading and to
extinguish it.

(2) In case the fire is on or adjacent to any electrical equipment,
the railway servant shall, if he is competent in handling
electrical equipment and specially trained for the purpose,
have the effected part immediately isolated from its source
of supply of electrical energy.

(3) The occurrence of a fire shall, in every case, be reported to
the nearest Station Master by the most expeditious means
and the Station Master shall take such action as may be
prescribed by special instructions.

SR 6.10 (1) All station Masters and Assistant Station Masters on the electrified
section must be trained and certified by the Transportation Inspector
in their knowledge of the correct and safe method of dealing with
fires on electrical equipment. The group ‘D’ staff will be so instructed
and certified by Stations Masters

SR6.10 (2)(A) In the event of a fire on a part of any traction electrical equipment,
the affected part shall be first be completely isolated from the
distribution system, if this has not been done automatically. If arcing
continues due to feed from adjacent supply control posts, it shall
be got interrupted either by remote or local operation of switches.
The fire shall be extinguished by means of approved type
extinguishers provided or by throwing dry sand. The Traction Power
controller shall be informed immediately of the nature of fire and the
extent to which it has affected supply.

(B) If an ‘unauthorised’ person notices a fire on adjacent to traction
electrical equipment, he shall make no attempt to extinguish the
fire but shall report the occurrence to the Traction Power Controller

244 ACCIDENTS AND UNUSUAL OCCURRENCES CHAPTER VI

by means of emergency telephone, or to the nearest Station Master,
Cabin, Assistant Station Master or Switchman immediately .In the
event of a Gangman noticing fire on or adjacent to Traction Electrical
Equipment, he shall, in addition, inform the crew of any passing
train or Incharge of the Trolly.

The Guard/and or the Loco Pilot of the train or the occupant of the
trolly shall then take action, in accordance with General Rule 6.10
as the case may be. If there are more than one Gangman the
occurrence shall be reported to the Station Master or Cabin Assistant
Station Master or Switchman on both the sides.

A Station Master, Cabin Asst. Station Master or Switchman, on
receipt of such information shall immediately, inform the Traction
Power Controller. The Traction Power Controller shall arrange for
the isolation of the affected portion of the equipment and for
extinguishing the fire in accordance with these rules. If necessary
the Station Master should prevent the movement of trains towards
the affected section.

SR 6.10(3)(A) In the event of fire on electric locomotive/EMU stock, the Loco
Pilot/Motorman shall immediately switch off the circuit breaker and
lower the pantograph. The train shall then be brought to a stop at
once.

(B) After switching off electric supply to the affected circuits, the Loco
Pilot shall take necessary action to extinguish the fire.

(C) If the fire cannot be extinguished by the above means, the Loco
Pilot shall advise the Traction Power Controller through the
emergency telephone to arrange for the affected section of the
overhead equipment to be made dead.

(D) In case of EMUs when the fusing or arcing or burning has stopped,
the defective coach will, if necessary, be isolated from the rest of the
train. Should the coach affected be the leading motor coach, the
Loco Pilot will operate the train as laid down in rule (2) of G&SR 4.20.

(E) The Guard shall give all possible assistance to the Loco Pilot in
extinguishing the fire.

(F) Fire extinguishers of an approved type for use on electrical fires shall
be provided on each electric engine or motor coach of an EMU.

(G) It is the duty of the Loco Pilot to see that these fire extinguishers
are in the bracket and ready for use. Should any be found empty or
missing the matter should be reported promptly to the Senior Section
Engineer (Loco) (Running)/Motorman Inspector at CCG and the
Traction Power Controller. When a rake is turned out of car shed
after fortnightly inspection, the Assistant Electrical Foreman-in-
charge of the inspection should inspect the fire extinguishers and

CHAPTER VI ACCIDENTS AND UNUSUAL OCCURRENCES 245

ensure that they are in good working order. Similarly, Senior Section
Engineer (Loco) /(Loco Shed) where the locomotive is based shall
inspect the fire extinguisher after each trip of the locomotive to the
shed.

SR 6.10 (4) Ordinary fire extinguishers or water from a hosepipe or bucket shall,
on no account, be used to extinguish fires on live electrical
equipment. If the services of the fire brigade are required, the fire
brigade shall not be allowed to commence operation until all electrical
equipment in the vicinity of the fire have been made dead.

SR 6.10 (5) Fire extinguishers which have been used shall be replaced or
recharged without delay.

SR 6.10 (6) Sand-bins are provided in each motor coach of an EMU at switching
stations, stations and signal cabins. The supervisory official-in-
charge must see that that the sand is kept dry and clear of rubbish
and is not used for any other purpose.

6.11 VEHICLES ESCAPING FROM STATION.—

If any vehicle escapes from a station, the Station Master shall
take immediate steps to warn the other stations or person
concerned, as far as practicable, to prevent an accident.

*****

246 ACCIDENTS AND UNUSUAL OCCURRENCES CHAPTER VI

Anneuxre – A Form No.T/ A 602

UP/DOWN Sr. N o._______

WESTERN RAILWAY

AUTHORITY TO PROCEED FOR RELIEF ENGINE/ TRAIN INTO AN

OBSTRUCTED BLOCK SECTION

(Loco Pilot/ Guard/ Record)

Station _____________ Date: _______20__.

To: Loco Pilot of Relief Engine/ Train No______________

AUTHORITY TO PROCEED WITHOUT LINE CLEAR

(1) You are hereby authorised to proceed cautiously without Line clear. From
station____up to km____on UP/ DOWN Line with your Relief/ Engine/ Train.

(2) You shall bring your Engine/ Train to a stop at km_______ and there after be
guided by the instructions from the Competent Authority at the site.

(3) This order is given due to Obstruction of ________ line between
__________Station and ___________station at KM No.___________ .

(4) You shall clear the section at station ___________________

AUTHORITY TO PASS SIGNALS IN ‘On’ POSITION

(1) You are authorised to pass the Signal/ Signals No.& description
________________, in ‘ON’ position, speed not exceeding 15 KMPH
observing hand signals at the foot of the signal post/ s, if it protects points.

CAUTION ORDER

(1) You are permitted to run your Relief Engine/ Train upto km_______between
Station ______and _________station with the speed of : -
15 kmph in day when view is clear ahead.
10 kmph in night or when view is not clear ahead.

(2) You are expressly warned to observe every caution while approaching level
crossing gate/s situated between block section and whistle frequently. Caution
Orders in force in the Block Section are as under:

Sr No Station between Kilometrage Speed kmph Cause/ Remarks
From To
From To

1.
2.
3.
4.

I have understood the contents of this ___________________-
___________________ ___________________ Signature of Station Master
Signature of Loco Pilot Signature of Guard
Station Master Stamp
Time____Hours.____Minutes

CHAPTER VI ACCIDENTS AND UNUSUAL OCCURRENCES 247

INSTRUCTIONS

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

2. Loco Pilot will stop short of k.m. (obstruction) shown above and thereafter
he will obey the signals of employee/ supervisor present at site

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

Loco Pilot proceeding on this authority must observe the following
instructions

(1) Speed must not exceed Single Line Double Line

(a) Day 15 KMPH 15KMPH

(b) Night or when view 10 KMPH 10 KMPH
is obstructed.

(c) In thick, foggy or Walking pace Walking pace
preceded by
tempestuous weather preceded by two two men on
foot with
or in dust storm men on foot with Red light and
Fog Signals
Red light and

Fog signals

(2) Both by day and night, a Tunnel must not be entered until the Loco
Pilot has ascertained that it is clear. Should there be any doubt on
this point, the train should be piloted by a Railway Employee equipped
with Hand Signals and Detonators.

(3) During night if Electric Head Light is not in working order, the Train
or the Light Engine must be preceded at an adequate distance by a
Railway Servant carrying Detonators and exhibiting Red Light ahead
to stop any other approaching train. The precautions must be taken
in case of self-propelled vehicle/ other vehicle also.

(4) A sharp look out must be kept at all times and the Loco Pilot must be
prepared to stop clear and short of any obstruction which may exist
or crop up on the track.

(5) When approaching the station ahead, Loco Pilot must stop his train
engine/ light engine/ trolley/ tower wagon/ diesel rail car/ self-
propelled vehicle/ other vehicle out side First Stop Signal and sound
continuous whistle or by sounding the horn of self propelled vehicle,
if provided, as per special instructions. If no one turns up from the
station within 10 minutes, Assistant Loco Pilot/ Guard shall be
immediately sent to the station to inform Station Master of the arrival
of the train/ light engine/ self propelled vehicle/ other vehicle or make
contact with Station Master through Signal Post Telephone, if
provided or by other means of communications if provided.

248 ACCIDENTS AND UNUSUAL OCCURRENCES CHAPTER VI

Anneuxre – B Form No.T/ B 602

UP/ DOWN Sr.No…….

AUTHORITY FOR OPENING COMMUNICATION DURING TOTAL

INTERRUPTION OF COMMUNICATION ON SINGLE LINE SECTION.

(Loco Pilot/ Record)

Station …………. Date: ……..20…

To: Loco Pilot of Engine/ Self propelled Vehicle________________

AUTHORITY TO PROCEED WITHOUT LINE CLEAR

1. You are hereby authorised to proceed cautiously without Line clear. From
station …………to station …………. with your Engine/ Self propelled Vehicle.

2. You shall bring your Engine/ Vehicle to a stand out side the first stop signal
of the next block station there after be guided by the instructions from the
Station Master of that Station.

3. Train No……….. was Last Train over the section. It left/ arrived* here at
……hours ………minutes.

4. This authority is given due to: -
(a) Total interruption of communication with Station from ……Hours of
date……20…...

(b) …………………………………………………………………………

AUTHORITY TO PASS SIGNALS IN ‘On’ POSITION

You are authorised to pass the Signal/s No.& description
……………………..in ‘ON’ position, speed NOT exceeding 15 KMPH
observing hand signals at the foot of the signal post/s, if it protects points.

CAUTION ORDER

(1) You are permitted to run your Engine/ Self propelled Vehicle between Station
…….. To ……..station ………with the speed of
15 KMPH in day and when view ahead is clear.
10 KMPH in night or when view ahead is not clear.

(2) You are expressly warned to observe every caution while approaching level
crossing gate/ s situated between block section and whistle frequently.

(3) In addition following caution orders are in force in block section: -

Sr No Station between Kilometrage Speed kmph Cause/ Remarks
From To
From To

1.
2.
3.
4.

LINE CLEAR ENQUIRY MESSAGE
To The Station Master ………………….
Message No……………
Onreturn of…….. will line be clear andkept clear fortrainno……. waitingtoproceed?

CHAPTER VI ACCIDENTS AND UNUSUAL OCCURRENCES 249

CONDITIONAL LINE CLEAR MESSAGE

To,

The Station Master ………………………..

Message No…………..

On arrival of …….at yours, line will be clear and kept clear for.......
…………..Train Engine to return with/ without attached to a Train or Another Engine
or Self Propelled Vehicle/ Trolley etc.(Complete particulars.)

Private Number (in words) ………………(in figures)……………….

I have understood the contents of this. __________________

___________________ _________________ ______________________
Signature of Loco Pilot
Signature of Guard Signature of Station Master

Station Master Stamp

Time____Hours.____Minutes

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Strike out which ever is not applicable.
2. Loco Pilot proceeding on this Authority must observe instructions mentio-

ned at the back of this form.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

Loco Pilotproceeding on thisauthoritymustobservethefollowing instructions

(1) Speed must not exceed Single Line

(a) Day 15 KMPH

(b) Night or when view is obstructed. 10 KMPH

(c) In thick, foggy or tempestuous Walking pace

preceded weather or

dust storm. by two men

on foot with Red light

and Fog Signals

(2) Both by day and night, a Tunnel must not be entered until the Loco

Pilot has ascertained that it is clear. Should, there be any doubt on

this point, the train should be piloted by a Railway Employee equipped

with Hand Signals and Detonators.

(3) During night if engine is not fitted with the Electric Head Light or if

Electric Head Light is not in working order the Train or the Light Engine

must be preceded at an adequate distance by a Railway Servant

carrying Detonators and exhibiting Red Light ahead to Stop any other

approaching train. The precautions must be taken in case of self-

propelled vehicle/ other vehicle also.

(4) A sharp look out must be kept at all times and the Loco Pilot must be

prepared to Stop clear and short of any obstruction which may exist

or crop up on the road.

(5) When approaching the station ahead, Loco Pilot must Stop his train

engine/ light engine/ trolley/ tower wagon/ diesel rail car/ self-propelled

vehicle/ other vehicle out side First Stop Signal and sound whistle

continuously or by sounding the horn of self propelled vehicle, if

provided, as per special instructions. If no one turns up from the station

within 10 minutes, Assistant Loco Pilot/ Station Master/ Guard shall be

immediately sent to the station to inform Station Master of the arrival

of the train/ light engine/ self propelled vehicle/ other vehicle or make

contact with Station Master through Signal Post Telephone, if provided

or by other means of communications if provided.

250 ACCIDENTS AND UNUSUAL OCCURRENCES CHAPTER VI

UP/ DOWN Anneuxre – C Form No. T/ C 602
WESTERN RAILWAY Sr. N o._______

AUTHORITY FOR WORKING OF TRAINS DURING TOTAL
INTERRUPTION OF COMMUNICATION ON DOUBLE LINE SECTION.

Station ________ ( Loco Pilot/ Record) Date:_________

To: Loco Pilot of Train No.______________

AUTHORITY TO PROCEED WITHOUT LINE CLEAR

1. You are hereby authorised to proceed cautiously without Line clear. From
station ____to station_____with your Train/ Self propelled Vehicle No. _______.

2. You shall bring your Train to a stand out side the first stop signal pertaining to
right line/ last stop signal pertaining to wrong line whichever comes across
first of the next Block Station there after be guided by the instructions from
the Station Master of that Station.

3. Train No.___ was Last Train over the section. It left/ arrived* here at ____
hours____ minutes

4. Circumstances under which this order is given: -

(a) Total interruption of communication with Station from ___ hours__minutes
of date__

(b) ____________________________________________________

AUTHORITY TO PASS SIGNALS IN ‘On’ POSITION

1. You are authorised to pass the Signal/ Signals No. & description __________,
in ‘ON’ position, speed not exceeding 15 KMPH observing hand signals at

the foot of the signal post/ s, if it protects points.

CAUTION ORDER

1. You are permitted to run your Train between Station ______& _______station
with the speed of:_

25 KMPH in day and when view ahead is clear .

10 KMPH in night or when view ahead is not clear .

2. You are expressly warned to observe every caution while approaching level
crossing gate/ s situated between block section and whistle frequently.

Sr No Station between Kilometrage Speed kmph Cause/ Remarks
From To
From To

1.
2.
3.
4.

I have understood the contents of this

__________________ ___________________ ___________________
Signature of Loco Pilot
Signature of Guard Signature of Station Master

Station Master Stamp

Time____Hours.____Minutes

CHAPTER VI ACCIDENTS AND UNUSUAL OCCURRENCES 251

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Strike out which ever is not applicable.

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

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

Loco Pilot proceeding on this authority must observe the following
instructions

(1) Speed must not exceed Double Line

(a) Day 25 KMPH

(b) Night or when view is obstructed. 10 KMPH

(c) In thick, foggy or tempestuous Walking pace
weather or dust storm. preceded by two men
Red light and Fog Signals on foot with

(2) Both by day and night, a Tunnel must not be entered until the Loco
Pilot has ascertained that it is clear. Should, there be any doubt on
this point, the train should be piloted by a Railway Employee equipped
with Hand Signals and Detonators.

(3) During night if engine is not fitted with the Electric Head Light or if
Electric Head Light is not in working order the Train or the Light Engine
must be preceded at an adequate distance by a Railway Servant
carrying Detonators and exhibiting Red Light ahead to Stop any other
approaching train. The precautions must be taken in case of self-
propelled vehicle/ other vehicle also.

(4) A sharp look out must be kept at all times and the Loco Pilot must be
prepared to Stop clear and short of any obstruction which may exist
or crop up on the road.

(5) When approaching the station ahead, Loco Pilot must Stop his train
engine/ light engine/ trolley/ tower wagon/ diesel rail car/ self-propelled
vehicle/ other vehicle out side First Stop Signal and sound whistle
continuously or by sounding the horn of self propelled vehicle, if
provided, as per special instructions. If no one turns up from the station
within 10 minutes, Assistant Loco Pilot/ Station Master/ Guard shall be
immediately sent to the station to inform Station Master of the arrival
of the train/ light engine/ self propelled vehicle/ other vehicle or make
contact with Station Master through Signal Post Telephone, if provided
or by other means of communications if provided.

252 ACCIDENTS AND UNUSUAL OCCURRENCES CHAPTER VI

UP/ DOWN Anneuxre – D Form No. T/ D 602
WESTERN RAILWAY Sr. N o.______

AUTHORITY FOR TEMPORARY SINGLE LINE WORKING ON DOUBLE LINE

(Loco Pilot/ Guard/ Record)

Station _________ Date ______20___

To: The Loco Pilot of Train
No.___________________________________________(Description)

LINE CLEAR TICKET

The line is clear and you are authorised to proceed on Up/ Down Line up to
station ___________ Private No.(in words)__________ (in figures)______.

AUTHORITY TO PASS SIGNAL IN ‘On’ POSITION

* Description & No. of Signal ___________________________

* Applicable to Starter, Intermediate Starter, Advanced Starter, or Last Stop
Signals. Observe hand signal/ s at the foot of the signal, if it protects points.

** You are authorised to pass the signals of those stations which have been
closed temporarily for single line working. Station/s____________.

You have to also inform the Gatemen and Gangmen enroute for introduction
of single line working.

CAUTION ORDER

*(i) Your train is going on Right line/ Wrong line. The obstruction exists at km.____

(ii) Your Train is First Train to pass over the Temporary Single Line. Speed shall be
restricted to 25 KMPH subject to observance of other speed restriction in force.

(iii) You are expressly warned to observe “Neutral section” (only in Electrified
section) if your Train is going on wrong line. There are no Trap Points on the
line in question/ Trap points have been clamped/ spiked.

(iv) Following are the Caution Orders in force in Block Section.

Sr No Station between Kilometrage Speed kmph Cause/ Remarks
From To
From To
1.
2.
3.
4.

I have understood the contents of this

__________________ ___________________ ___________________

Signature of Loco Pilot Signature of Guard Signature of Station Master

Station Master Stamp

Time____Hours.____Minutes

INSTRUCTIONS

* Strike out which ever is not applicable. * * For intermediate block stations.

CHAPTER VI ACCIDENTS AND UNUSUAL OCCURRENCES 253

UP/ DOWN Anneuxre – E

Form No.T/ E 602

Sr.No._______

WESTERN RAILWAY

LINE CLEAR INQUIRY MESSAGE
ASKING LINE CLEAR FOR DESPATCH OF TRAINS DURING
TOTAL FAILURE OF COMMUNICATION ON SINGLE LINE SECTION.

(Loco Pilot/ Record)

Station _______ Date_______

Time_____ hrs._____minutes

From Station Master ___________ To Station Master __________

Message No. ___________________.

On return of *Train Engine with/ without train/ self propelled vehicle/ other
vehicle number ___________________________ will line be clear and kept
clear for following train/ s?

1._________________________________

2._________________________________

3._________________________________

4._________________________________

Waiting to proceed to yours.

________________________
Signature of Station Master

Station Master Stamp

*Strike out whichever is not applicable.

254 ACCIDENTS AND UNUSUAL OCCURRENCES CHAPTER VI

Anneuxre – F

Form No.T/ F602

*UP/ DOWN Sr.No._______

WESTERN RAILWAY

CONDITIONAL LINE CLEAR REPLY MESSAGE
(Loco Pilot/ Record)

Date ______ 20___

Time _____hrs.____minutes.

Station _________.

From Station Master ______________ To Station Master __________

Message No. ________

Your Message No._________ On arrival of * Train Engine with/ without train/
self propelled vehicle/ other vehicle number________________ at yours line
will be clear and kept clear for following Trains: -

(1) Train No._______. Private No. (in words)_____________(in figures)_______

(2) Train No._______. Private No. (in words)_____________(in figures)_______

(3) Train No._______. Private No. (in words)_____________(in figures)_______

(4) Train No._______. Private No. (in words)_____________(in figures)_______

________________________
Signature of Station Master
Station Master Stamp

* Strike out whichever is not applicable.

CHAPTER VI ACCIDENTS AND UNUSUAL OCCURRENCES 255

Anneuxre – G

WESTERN RAILWAY
Form No. T/ G 602

UP Sr.No._______

CONDITIONAL LINE CLEAR TICKET
(Loco Pilot/ Record)

Station _______________ Date ______ 20___

From
Station Master __________

To
The Loco Pilot of Train No.________ UP __________(Description)

The line is clear and you are authorised to proceed to ____________
Station.

*Last train left this station at _____ hours.____minutes.

You are hereby authorised to follow and proceed to ________ Station.

Private No. (in words) ____________________(in figures) _____

** Particulars of trains left Particulars of trains to follow

Train No. Time Train No. Time
________________ ___________
________________ _____________ ________________ ____________

________________ _____________ ________________ ____________

_____________ ________________

Signature of Station Master
Station Master Stamp

Special Instructions

When following a Train keep sharp look out at speed not exceeding
25 kmph when view is clear and 10 kmph or less when view is
impaired due to any reason.

* Strike out in case of second and subsequent trains during uneven
flow.

** Strike out in the case of first train during uneven flow and for all
trains during even flow.

256 ACCIDENTS AND UNUSUAL OCCURRENCES CHAPTER VI

Anneuxre – H Form No. T/ H 602
WESTERN RAILWAY Sr.No._______

DOWN

CONDITIONAL LINE CLEAR TICKET
(Loco Pilot/ Record)

Station _______________ Date _____ 20 __

Time___Hours___Minutes

From
Station Master __________

To
The Loco Pilot of Train No.________ DOWN __________(Description)

The line is clear and you are authorised to proceed to ____________
Station.

*Last train left this station at _____ hours.____minutes.

You are hereby authorised to follow and proceed to ________ Station.

Private No. (in words) ____________________(in figures) _____

** Particulars of trains left Particulars of trains to follow

Train No. Time Train No. Time
________________ ___________
________________ _____________ ________________ ____________

________________ _____________ ________________ ____________

_____________ ________________

Signature of Station Master
Station Master Stamp

Special Instructions

When following a Train keep sharp look out at speed not exceeding
25 kmph when view is clear and 10 kmph or less when view is
impaired due to any reason.

* Strike out in case of second and subsequent trains during uneven
flow.

** Strike out in the case of first train during uneven flow and for all
trains during even flow.

CHAPTER VI ACCIDENTS AND UNUSUAL OCCURRENCES 257

Anneuxre – I
Form No. T/ I 602

WESTERN_RAILWAY
Sr.No._______

MESSAGE ON RESTORATION BY ANY
ONE OF THE MEANS OF COMMUNICATION

From: Station Master ___________ To: Station Master__________

Date _____ 20 ____ Time ____ hrs. _____ minutes

No._________ Train (No. & Description) ______________________arrived
complete at____hours____minutes. Last Train (No. & Description)
______________________ dispatched to your station at ____ hours ____
minutes. Cancel the Conditional Line Clear working of Trains/
present method of working the trains. Line Clear must be obtained
by means of __________________________________________.

ACKNOWLEDGE
Private Number ( in words) _________________ (in figures )______.

________________________
Signature of Station Master

Station Master Stamp

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
From Station Master ____________ To Station Master ____________

Date ______ 20 ____. Time____ hours ____ minutes

Message No. __________ .

Your Message No. _________________ understand that Train No. ______
Description _____________which was the last Train to leave my station
has arrived complete at your station . Train No.___________________
which left your station has arrived complete at my station at ____hours
___ minutes/ not arrived.

Conditional Line Clear working of trains/ present system of train
working is being/ will be cancelled immediately after the complete
arrival of train no. _____________. Line Clear for the next train will
be obtained by means of ____________________.

Private No.( in words) ________________ (in figures ) ______.

________________________
Signature of Station Master

Station Master Stamp

258 ACCIDENTS AND UNUSUAL OCCURRENCES CHAPTER VI

Anneuxre – J Form No.T/ 609
WESTERN_RAILWAY Sr.No._______

Written permission given by the Guard to Loco Pilot when the
Engine or portion of a train is allowed to proceed to
the next station from mid section
(Loco Pilot/ Record)

To, The Loco Pilot of Train (No. and description) _______________.

You are authorised to uncouple and proceed at ______hours _____
minutes to __________________ station with * the Engine of your Train/
the front portion of your train consisting of __________ vehicles with
last vehicle no.___________.

You shall deliver the report of occurrence to the Station Master on
duty and, if required to do so by the Station Master, you shall return
to *your disabled train / take the rear portion of your train which is at
KM ___________ on this authority after being permitted by the Station
Master.

I certify that I have received the tangible authority to proceed **
______and will retain it, until the section is cleared of my train. Also
certified that portion of Train left in Mid Section is secured and
protected as per rules.

Signature of Loco Pilot__________ Signature of Guard___________

Date ________ Time _________Date _______ Time _________

Loco Pilot of ______________________,you are hereby permitted and

authorised to enter into the Block Section to clear the disabled/ rear

portion of your train.

________________________

Signature of Station Master

Date_______ 20_____ Station Master Stamp

* Score out whichever is not applicable.
** Enter particulars of the Authority to Proceed.