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running lines). Sick Lines, Stabling Lines, Siding, etc. and those
leading from such lines to running lines, will be kept permanently
locked to ensure isolation of running lines. Non-interlocked points
of intermediate crossovers on running lines and those isolating the
traffic yard from other yards such as Loco Yards, etc., will also be
kept permanently locked.

Permanently locked points are divided into two-classes, viz. -

(i) Class 'A'. - Points, which are so seldom used or so near the station
that the Station Master on duty may reasonably be expected to
attend to them himself.

(ii) Class 'B'. - Points which are so often used or so far away from the
station that the Station Master on duty cannot reasonably be
expected to attend to them himself.

(B) Normal position of Permanently locked points on a running line is
for the running line and those leading towards a running line is
against the movement towards the running line.

(C) The number and classification of Permanently locked points and
their normal position will be given in the Station Working Rules.

(D) Re-locking permanently locked points after use.-

(i) In the case of 'A' Class Points, the Station Master must himself be
present and personally see that the points are reset and locked in
their normal position.

(ii) In the case of 'B' Class Points, the Points-setting staff to whom the
Station Master issues the keys must themselves reset and lock
them in their permanent position and personally inform the Station
Master of having done so.

(E) Catch and Slip-siding points are not permanently locked points
within the meaning of this rule. See. GR 3.50 also.

(F) Passage of train over permanently-locked points.- Before receiving
or despatching a train, the Station Master is responsible to take
the keys of all the permanently locked points in his personal
possession except when such a key is required to release a signal
and cannot be extracted until the signal lever is returned to its
normal position.

SR 3.39 (3) Locking of Signal Levers.- All signal levers will remain locked in the
normal position of signals, which is 'ON' vide GR 3.37.

SR 3.39 (4) Custody of keys of points, derailing switches, scotch blocks and
signals -

Except as otherwise provided for in the Station Working Rules -

(A) At stations where Points Jamadar are provided, the keys of non-
interlocked (padlocked) points, Derailing Switches and Scotch

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Blocks in the portion of the yard in their respective charge, will
remain normally in their possession and at other stations where
Points Jamadar are not provided, in the custody of the Station
Master.

(B) At all stations, keys of all key-locked, permanently-locked and catch
and slip siding points and signals will remain normally in the custody
of the Station Master.

(C) Keys of points, Derailing Switches, Scotch Blocks and signals in
the custody of the Station Master, when not issued or on their return,
will remain locked in the key box or Station Master's Interlocking
Frame provided for the purpose, the key of which must remain in
the personal possession of the Station Master. These keys will be
issued for use by the Station Master personally and their issue by
any one else will be unauthorised.

(D) Any person, other than Station Master on duty, if found inserting,
manipulating or extracting any key from the Station Master's non-
interlocked/interlocked key box for the purpose of the train
movement, shall be liable for disciplinary action.

SR 3.39 (5) Setting and locking of points generally for reception and despatch
of trains.-

(A) Non-interlocked stations.-

(i) When one train is to be received and despatched.-All the facing
and trailing points, over which the train will pass will be set and
facing points locked for the line on which the train is to be received.

(ii) When two trains are to be crossed. - The points will be so set and
facing points locked so as to receive each train on its nominated
line before the signals are taken 'OFF' for the admission of the first
train. Adequate distance of 180 or120 metres, as may be required
for the taking 'OFF' of these signals in terms of GR 3.40 (3) may be
provided on the main line and the trailing points set against the line
concerned which will not constitute an obstruction for this purpose.
In case the loop terminates in a Snag dead-end or in a siding over
which the adequate distance as stipulated in GR 3.40 (3) is available,
the far-end points on the loop will be set for the snag dead-end or
the siding, as the case may be, instead of for the main line.

Note.- The trailing points provided with positive point locks and falling within
signal overlap should only be set for the line concerned, but need
not be locked in this position. Signal key for the post lock should
only be extracted from the positive point lock only after the first
arriving train has come to a halt. On arrival of the first train, the
points at departure end for the second train will be altered for the
line, set and locked in terms of SR 3.39 (5) (A) (i) on which the
second train will be admitted. If time permits, this may be done
before taking 'OFF' signals for the admission of the second train
otherwise before handing over the 'Authority to Proceed' to the Loco
Pilot of that train. If the second train is to run through, the points at

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(B) the departure end must be altered, set and locked as per SR 3.39
(5) (A) (i) before taking 'OFF' the approach signals for that train.
On arrival of the second train, the points at the departure end for
the first train will be altered for the line from which the first train will
be started.

Interlocked stations.-

(i) When one train is to be received and despatched.-- In case a train
is to be received on the main line, all the facing points should be
set for main line and locked and all the trailing points set for the
main line. For reception of a train on the loop line, facing and trailing
points should be set for the loop and facing points locked. The far
end points may be set for access to the main line, Snag dead-end
or overlap dead-end according to the requirements of working.

(ii) When two trains are to be crossed on the single line and the layout
does not permit of simultaneous reception. -- When the loop does
not terminate in a Snag dead-end or in a siding over which the
adequate distance is available, all the facing and trailing points over
which the train is to pass will be set and facing points locked for the
line on which the train is to be received, except where otherwise
provided for in the Station Working Rules. In case the loop terminates
in a Snag dead-end or in a siding over which the adequate distance
as stipulated in GR 3.40 (3) is available, the points will be so set
and facing points locked so as to receive each train on its nominated
line before the signals are taken 'OFF' for the admission of the first
train and the far-end points on the loop will be set for the Snag
dead-end or the siding, as the case may be. In such cases, the
first arriving train will be admitted on the loop of which the far-end is
set for the Snag dead-end or the siding over which the adequate
distance is provided.

In case the first train has to be received on the main line, instead of
the loop line the points will be set for each line as in the case of
single train reception vide SR 3.39(5)(B)(i) above.

(iii) When two trains are to be crossed on the Single Line and the
layout permits of simultaneous reception.-- The points will be so
set and facing points locked so as to receive each train on its
nominated line, the far-end points on the loops being set for the
respective Snag dead-ends or the siding over which the adequate
distance is provided.

SR 3.39 (6) Issue and return of points keys generally at non-interlocked stations
for reception and despatch of trains.-

The Station Master shall issue to the Point-setting staff (Pointsmen
or Points Jamadar) only such keys as are required for altering the
points. In case of crossing, on arrival of the first train, keys for
altering points at the departure-end for the second train may be
issued to the Pointsman/Points Jamadar concerned or sent to him
through the third Pointsman or an authorised competent railway

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servant. On receipt of the keys, the Points-setting staff must inspect them to see
that they have received the correct keys for the line for which they
are required to set the points in accordance with the Stations Master's
verbal instructions.

After the Station Master has issued the positive-keys of points locks
and the keys of Catch and Slip Siding points, he must receive back
the appropriate released keys, inspect them that they are correct
and record their numbers in the Train Signal Register before issuing
the Signal Keys for taking 'OFF' signals for an approaching train,
unless the released key is utilised on the signal post to release the
signal. In regard to return of the keys of the permanently locked
points see SR 3.39 (2).

In case of crossing, the Station Master may, however, issue the
signal keys for taking 'OFF' signals for the second train before the
points at the departure end are altered but he must not deliver the
'Authority to Proceed' to the Loco Pilot until he has ensured by
exchanging 'All right' signal personally with Pointsman/Points
Jamadar concerned that all the points concerned are correctly set
and facing points, if any, locked for the passage of the train and, in
case of running through train, he has also received the positive
keys of the points concerned.

The released keys will be brought either by the Pointsman/Points
Jamadar concerned or by an authorised competent railway servant
deputed for the purpose, in token of the points and derailing switches
having been correctly set and locked in accordance with the Station
Master's instructions.

Keys of padlocked points, other than those which are permanently
locked or Catch and Slip-siding points may, however, remain with
Points-setting staff during train movements but must be returned to
the Station Master immediately after such movements are over and
the points are restored to their normal position.

Detailed instructions regarding issue and return of keys for each
movement shall be given in the Station Working Rules.

Note: - Wherever SR 3.39 lays down that during the reception and despatch
of trains, points keys will be issued to or returned by the Points
Jamadar to the Station Master on duty, that procedure will apply
only in regard to those keys which have to remain normally in the
custody of the Station Master in accordance with SR 3.39(3).

SR3.39 (7)(A) Responsibility for correct setting and locking of points-- Except as
otherwise specified in the Station Working Rules, the Points-setting
staff, Pointsman or Points Jamadars, as the case may be, will be
responsible for the correct setting and locking of points.

(B) Responsibility of the Station Master for inspection of points
(i) personally.-

At non-interlocked stations, where Points Jamadars are not provided,
the Station Master shall inspect personally for correct setting and
locking and that they are not being damaged in any way-

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(a) All padlocked or key locked facing points when a passenger train
has to run through and

(b) During crossing or overtaking, all padlocked facing points only, for
the second or subsequent arriving train when one of the trains is
carrying passengers. For this purpose a Material train with workmen
or a departmental train carrying staff is a train carrying passengers.

(ii) Where a Station Master personally inspects the points under this
rule, he shall take in his possession the keys of such points, whether
padlocked or key-locked except when the released key is utilised
to release the signals.

(iii) Notwithstanding SR 3.39(7)(B)(i) above, the Station Master shall
also inspect personally such points as may be specified in the
Station Working Rules.

SR 3.39 (8) Issue of signal keys generally at non-interlocked stations.-

When the necessary conditions for taking 'OFF' signals (GR 3.38,
G& SR. 3.39, GR 3.40 and SR 3.41 and instructions contained in
the Station Working Rules) are fulfilled, the Station Master will again
inspect the points keys in his possession to ensure that he has got
the correct keys and then issue the correct signal keys.

At stations where all signals are not directly under the control of
the Station Master, he will issue the signals keys of the signal
levers situated at the outermost facing points to the Pointsman/
Points Jamadar returning to the facing points after handing over his
badge, points keys, etc., or send the same through another
Pointsman at the station or through the Pointsman/Points Jamadar
who returns from the trailing points. The Station Master shall order
signals to be taken 'OFF' by giving a green 'All Right' signal to the
Pointsman/Points Jamadar at the facing points and the latter shall
not take 'OFF' the signal(s) until he has received such 'All Right'
signal.

During crossing, where the Outer signal lever is at the outermost
facing points and that of the home on the platform, the Station
Master will give out the key of the Home signal and see it is taken
'OFF' in his presence for that train which he decides to admit first
and Pointsman/Points Jamadar at the outermost facing points must
not take 'OFF' the corresponding Outer signal until he has first
seen the correct Home signal 'OFF'.

Where both the Outer and Home signal levers or the Outer signal
lever, if only an outer signal is provided, are at the outermost facing
points, the Station Master will give or send to the Pointsman/Points
Jamadar the keys of the signals for that train which he decides to
admit first.

The keys for taking 'OFF' signals for the second train shall be issued
only after the first train has arrived complete and is standing clear
of the fouling marks of the line on which the second train will be
received and the necessary conditions for taking 'OFF' signals are
fulfilled.

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SR 3.39 (9) Manning of outermost facing points.-

The outermost facing point at non-interlocked stations where the
Home signal do not detect such points, shall be manned in addition
to their being correctly set and locked. The Station Master on duty
at such stations, shall exchange 'All Right' signal with railway
servant deputed to man such points before ordering signals to be
taken 'OFF' for the reception of a train.

Note: - Non-interlocked facing points, which are key-locked, need not be
manned.

SR 3.39 (10) Line Label and Badge system.-

(A) Applicability.-At non-interlocked stations, except at Modified Non-
Interlocked stations where the arrangements are such that the issue
of a particular key would ensure that points are set and locked for
the proper line before the Home signal key/lever/slide is released;
and at Key Locked stations where the arrangements are such that
the possession of the positive lock key by the Station Master is
proof of the setting and locking of points for a specific line, Line
Labels and Line Badges shall be used in accordance with the
following Rules.

At modified Non-interlocked and Key Locked yards, where points
on some of the running lines are padlocked and are not permanently-
locked points, Line Labels and Line Badges shall be used for such
running lines. Where the passenger yard is either Interlocked,
Modified Non-Interlocked or Key-locked and the goods yard is non-
interlocked (padlocked), Line Labels and Line Badges shall be used
for the non-interlocked portion of the yard.

At Modified Non-interlocked, Key locked and interlocked stations
in the event of failure of locking/interlocking as provided for in the
Station Working Rules.

(B)(i) Station Master's Line Labels.-

The Station Master will have distinctive sets of Brass Line Labels
(larger in size than the Badge) for each of the directions from which
trains may be received on any running line, i.e., for Up trains, Down
trains and for trains from each of the Branch Lines, if any. The
Labels for the different directions trains will be distinguished by the
shape of their handles, i.e., those referring to Up trains will have
Oval handles marked 'UP', those referring Down trains Rectangular
handles marked 'DOWN' and those referring to Branch Line trains
will have Triangular handles marked 'BRANCH'.

Each set shall consist of two Labels for each running line, one
Label to be handed over to the Pointsman/ Points Jamadar at the
Up end of the yard and the other to the Pointsman/Points Jamadar
at the Down end of the yard.

Labels for each running line will be marked with the number of the
line to which they refer and will have an equal number of projections
on the edge to distinguish them from the Labels of the other running
lines and to enable illiterate points-setting staff to recognise them

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easily. The Line Labels will be of the shape and description as
illustrated below for line No.1.

Main Line Trains.-Up trains, thus.-

Down Trains, thus.-

Branch Line Trains.-Up or down trains, thus.-

In case of there being more than one Branch Line, the first Branch
Line will be called No. 1, second No.2 and so on and their Line
Labels will be distinguished by a single triangle-shaped handle in
case of Branch Line No.1 and double triangle-shaped handle in
case of Branch Line No. 2 and so on. Line labels for the different
Lines will be as illustrated below for Line No. 1.

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Branch No. 1.-Up or Down trains, thus.-

Branch No. 2.-Up or Down trains, thus.-

Branch No. 3.-Up or Down trains, thus.-

(ii) Cross-over Labels.
For direct reception of trains on the platform line only from the
adjacent line via a cross-over, separate Cross-over Labels will be
provided and used in the same way as the Line Labels, provided
such a reception is authorised in the Station Working Rules. When
Cross-over Labels are issued, Line Labels referred to in the preceding
SR 3.39(10)(B)(i) will not be issued.
A cross-over Label will be distinguished from a Line Label by a
Cross cut through in its handle and will be of the shape and
description as illustrated below for Line No. 1.

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Main Line Trains.-Up trains, thus.-
Via Cross-over.

Down, trains, thus.-

Branch Line Trains.-Up or Down trains, thus.-
Via Cross-over

In case of there being more than one Branch Line, the first Branch
Line will be called No. 1, second No.2 and so on and their cross-
over Labels will be distinguished by a single triangle-shaped handle
in case of Branch Line No.1, double triangle-shaped handle in case
of Branch Line No. 2 and so on. Cross-over labels for the different
Branch Lines will be as illustrated below for Line No. 1.

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Branch No. 1.-Up or Down trains, thus.-

Branch No. 2.-Up and Down trains, thus.-

Branch No. 3.-Up and Down trains, thus.-

(iii) The Station Master's Line Labels will be handed over by the Station
Master, one to each Pointsman / Points Jamadar concerned with
the points at each end of the yard immediately after instructions for
the reception of a train are given.
When there is a crossing of trains Line Labels for each train can be
issued at the same time but the Station Master must be careful to
see that he does not issue Line Labels of different shapes for the
same line and the Pointsmen / Points Jamadars must also see
that they do not receive Line Labels which do not correspond with
the verbal instructions given by the Station Master.

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(iv) At stations with cabins and ground frames controlling points and
signals, the Points Jamadar/Pointsmen after receiving the line label
from the Station Master will return to their respective ends of the
yard and should make all arrangements to receive the train; the
Points Jamadar/Pointsman will thereafter exchange 'All right' signals
with the Station Master on duty for the nominated line and will proceed
to the cabin/ground frame and handover the corresponding Jamadar's
badge for the nominated line to the person in-charge of the cabin/
ground frame as prescribed in the Station Working Rules and will
retain the line label issued by the Station Master with him as a
physical proof of the correctness of the nominated line.

The surrendering of the badge is an admission on the part of Points
Jamadar/Pointsman that the correct line has been properly set.
The person incharge of the cabin/ground frame will then acknowledge
receipt of the Jamadar's badge and advise the line indicated by the
badge to the Station Master on duty on the telephone giving a private
number in token of having received the same.

The Private Number received and the line advised by the Cabinman/
Leverman must be recorded in the remarks column of the Train
Signal Register by the Station Master on duty, who should satisfy
himself about the correctness of the line while doing so.

(C) Pointsman/Points Jamadar's Line Badges.

(i) There will be two sets of Line Badges (smaller in size than the Line
Labels)-one set of STAINLESS STEEL for the Up Pointsman/Points
Jamadar and the other of BRONZE for the Down Pointsman/Points
Jamadar.

Each set shall consist of Badges for Up and Down trains and will
be distinguished by the shape of their handles, i.e. those referring
to Up trains will have Oval handles marked 'UP', those referring to
Down Trains Rectangular handles marked 'DOWN' and those referring
to Branch line trains will have triangular handles marked 'BRANCH'.

Each Badge in a set will be marked with the number of the line on
which an Up, Down or a Branch line train can be received and will
have an equal number of projections on the edge to indicate the
different running lines.

The Badges in each set will be of the shape and description as
illustrated below for Line No. 1.

Main Line Trains.-Up trains, thus.-

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Down trains, thus.-

Branch Line Trains.-Up or Down trains, thus.-

In case of there being more than one Branch Line, the first Branch
Line will be called No. 1 second No. 2 and so on and the Badges
will be distinguished by a single triangle-shaped handle in case of
Branch Line No.1, double triangle-shaped handle in case of Branch
Line No. 2 and so on. Line Badges for the different Branch Lines
will be as illustrated below for Line No. 1:
Branch No. 1.-Up or Down trains, thus.-

Branch No. 2.-Up or Down trains, thus.-

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Branch No. 3.-Up or Down trains, thus.-

(ii) Cross-over Badges-

In exchange for Cross-over Labels, separate Cross-over Badges
will be provided and exchanged in the same way as the Line Badges.
When Cross-over Badges are used, Line Badges will not be used.
A Cross-over Badge will be distinguished from a Line Badge by a
Cross cut through in its handle.

The Badges in each set will be of the shape and description as
illustrated below for Line No. 1.

Main Line Trains.-Up trains, thus.-

Down trains, thus.-
Branch Line Trains.-Up or Down trains, thus.-

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In case of there being more than one Branch Line, the first Branch
Line will be called No. 1 second No. 2 and so on and the Badges
will be distinguished by a single triangle-shaped handle in case of
Branch Line No.1, double triangle-shaped handle in case of Branch
Line No. 2 and so on. Cross-over Badges for the different Branch
Lines will be as illustrated below for Line No. 1:

Branch Line No. 1.-Up or Down trains, thus.-

Branch Line No. 2.-Up or Down trains, thus.-

Branch Line No. 3.-Up or Down trains, thus.-

(iii) These sets will remain in the personal custody of the Points setting
staff (Pointsmen/Points Jamadars) on duty at Up and Down end of
the yard and each Pointsman/Points Jamadar will arrange to hand
over his appropriate Line Badge either personally, if time permits,
or through another Pointsman who may be utilised for this purpose,
after correctly setting and locking all the points in his charge for the
line assigned by the Station Master over which the train has to
pass and, after carrying out all the instructions given to him by the

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Station Master for the reception of the train. The Station Master on
receipt of a Badge from each Pointsman/Points Jamadar, will keep
it in his personal possession till he returns it to the Pointsman/
Points Jamadar concerned.

Where there is a crossing of trains each Pointsman/Points Jamadar
will give to the Station Master his appropriate Line Badges for the
Up, Down and Branch line trains concerned for the lines, on which
each train is to be received before signals are taken 'OFF' for the
first train. If necessary, the Pointsman through whom the Pointsman/
Points Jamadar at the facing points for the first train sends his
Badges, shall after handing over these Badges to the Station Master
proceed to the Pointsman/Points Jamadar at the trailing points
(facing points for the second train) to collect from him also his
badges and hand them over to the Station Master.

(iv) On completion of the above stage, i.e., after points have been
correctly set and locked, the Pointsman/Points Jamadar at each
end of the yard shall also exchange with the Station Master a green
'All right' signal in token of the points having been set and locked
correctly as required and not being damaged in any way and for
having carried out all other instructions.

(D) Line Labels and Badges other than those referred to in the
preceding SR 3.39(10)(B) & (C) may be prescribed at a station to
meet with local conditions.

(E) All Line Labels and Badges in use at a station shall be specified in
the Station Working Rules.

(F) The Station code will be engraved on the reverse of the Labels and
Badges.

(G) Loss of Line Labels and Line Badges-

When a Line label or a Line Badge for a particular line is lost, the
Station Master will arrange for immediate replacement from the
Divisional Office and until such time as it is replaced, trains will be
received on the line concerned as laid down in SR 3.39 (14)(F).

SR3.39 (11) Custody of Labels, Badges and Tokens.-

All Labels and Tokens, such as Line Labels, Cross-over Labels,
Shunting Token [see SR 8.11(3)] unless issued by the Station
Master, shall remain locked in the Token Box and the Station Master
on duty will be personally responsible for their safe custody.

Line Labels and Tokens shall only be issued by the Station Master
on duty, personally to Pointsmen/Points Jamadars except as
otherwise authorised in the Station Working Rules.

The Pointsman/Points Jamadar's Badges will remain in the custody
of the Pointsman/ Points Jamadar on duty concerned unless handed
over to the Station Master for the reception of trains and the later
will return them to the Pointsman/Points Jamadar concerned on
receipt of the Line Labels.

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SR 3.39 (12) Announcing trains.-

Single Line-

On receipt of a Line Clear enquiry, the Station Master on duty, if he
intends to give Line Clear, will cause the Station bell to be rung to
the prescribed code to indicate to the staff that Line Clear has been
asked for an Up or a Down train, as the case may be and that he
wishes to give Line Clear. At stations where shunting operations
are supervised by special shunting staff, the Points-setting staff
(Pointsman/Points Jamadar) in charge of the end of the yard from
which the expected train is due to arrive on hearing the bell, will
immediately stop all shunting (if any such shunting is in progress)
which may interfere with granting of Line Clear as laid down in the
Station Working Rules and will withdraw shunting token [SR 8.11(3)]
if the same has been issued earlier by the Station Master as a
proof that shunting beyond Station Section in the face of the
approaching train has been stopped.

At the same time, the Pointsman/Points Jamadar from the remote
end of the yard will also report to Station Master for instructions. As
soon as all the necessary conditions are fulfilled, the Station Master
on duty may grant Line Clear for the train. At other stations where
special shunting staff are not provided, the Station Master may
after fulfilling the necessary conditions for giving line clear may grant
the same and then cause the Station Bell to be rung to the prescribed
code. The Points-setting staff will then report for instructions.

Double Line -

Where Block-operations are controlled from a Block Cabin, the
Switchman/CASM on duty may, on receipt of a Line Clear enquiry,
give Line Clear if the necessary conditions are fulfilled and ring the
cabin bell to the prescribed code to indicate to the staff that Line
Clear has been given. The Station Master at the Station will then
similarly ring the Station bell and such staff as may be specified in
the Station Working Rules will report to the Switchman/Station
Master on duty for instructions.

Where Block operations are controlled from the station, the Station
Master on duty will take action as laid down for the Switchman.

SR 3.39 (13) Instructions to Points-setting staff (Pointsman/Points Jamadar)-

Single Line-

The Station Master will instruct both the Pointsmen/Points Jamadars
(one for each end of the yard) in the presence and hearing of each
other about-

(A) the description of the train and the name of the station from which
it is approaching;

(B) the line on which the train is to be received and whether it will stop
at the station and despatched or terminate or whether it will run
through;

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(C) the train to be received first in the event of crossing and the reception
lines on which they will be received;

(D) Setting and locking of points for the reception and despatch of each
train [see SR 3.39(5)]

(E) Shunting to be done, if any; and

(F) The Level crossing gates, if any, required to be closed and locked
against road traffic.

Both the Pointsmen/ Points Jamadars will repeat to the Station
Master the instructions received to confirm that they have understood
them correctly.
Double Line -

The Switchman/Station Master will give such instructions to staff
as may be prescribed in the Station Working Rules.

SR 3.39 (14) Procedure for reception and despatch at non-interlocked (padlocked,
Rudimentary interlocked/ modified non-interlocked and key locked)
station on single line.

(A) Reception of single stopping train-

(i) Exchange of Station Master's Line Labels and Pointsman's Badges
and issue of Points keys.

Where the Line Label and Badge System is in use vide SR 3.39
(10), the Station Master will issue the correct Line Label to the
Pointsman/Points Jamadar concerned with each end of the yard
who will first count the projections on the Label to see that they
have received the correct Label corresponding to the Station Master's
verbal orders.

The Station Master will also issue to both the Pointsmen/Points
Jamadars the necessary Points-keys in accordance with SR 3.39(6).
The Pointsmen/Points Jamadars will check to see that they have
received the correct keys.

(ii) Setting and locking of points and return of their keys.

Both the Pointsmen/Points Jamadars will then proceed to their
respective ends of the yard whether or not the Points are required
to be altered for the passage of train. They will stop all shunting
which may foul the passage of the train, clear the nominated line,
warn the staff concerned including Gateman, set all the points as
required correctly for the line on which the train is to be received
and lock all the facing points and inspect all unaltered points over
which the train has to pass to ensure that these are correctly set
and locked for the passage of the train and not damaged in any
way. If specified in the Station Working Rules, they will also see
that Level Crossing Gates, if any, on the portion of the line required
to be kept clear, have been closed and locked against road traffic in
accordance with the instructions laid down therein.