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What is the primary role of engineering staff immediately after an accident?
What is the primary role of engineering staff immediately after an accident?
- To conduct a full investigation of the accident cause
- To assist the Guard and Driver in protecting the train (correct)
- To provide entertainment for the passengers
- To report the incident to the media
Which of the following actions should be prioritized after an accident occurs?
Which of the following actions should be prioritized after an accident occurs?
- Cleaning up the accident site
- Arranging first aid and rescue for injured individuals (correct)
- Providing refreshments to the passengers
- Conducting a survey on passenger satisfaction
What should be done if a Medical Practitioner is present on the train after an accident?
What should be done if a Medical Practitioner is present on the train after an accident?
- Immediately request their assistance for injured persons (correct)
- Ask them to fill out a report on the accident
- Take them to a different train for analysis
- Ignore their presence and wait for emergency services
When an accident occurs in a station yard, which document must be seized by the engineering official?
When an accident occurs in a station yard, which document must be seized by the engineering official?
How should trains be managed on an unaffected track after an accident occurs?
How should trains be managed on an unaffected track after an accident occurs?
What kind of examination should be performed by the engineering official once they reach the accident site?
What kind of examination should be performed by the engineering official once they reach the accident site?
Which tool should be commissioned immediately for communication after an accident in controlled sections?
Which tool should be commissioned immediately for communication after an accident in controlled sections?
Why should the positions of block instruments and signals be recorded after an accident?
Why should the positions of block instruments and signals be recorded after an accident?
What should be done immediately after a rapid survey of the accident site?
What should be done immediately after a rapid survey of the accident site?
What should the senior official who arrives first at the accident site do immediately?
What should the senior official who arrives first at the accident site do immediately?
What should be done if the accident affects both lines in a double line setup?
What should be done if the accident affects both lines in a double line setup?
When should clearance and restoration operations be delayed?
When should clearance and restoration operations be delayed?
Which items should be preserved after a serious derailment?
Which items should be preserved after a serious derailment?
What should be verified for staff involved in an accident regarding their eyewear?
What should be verified for staff involved in an accident regarding their eyewear?
What is prioritized over the investigative process at an accident site?
What is prioritized over the investigative process at an accident site?
What should the joint factual note at the accident site include?
What should the joint factual note at the accident site include?
What is the first essential action to take during any accident?
What is the first essential action to take during any accident?
In the case of an accident involving possible sabotage, what is crucial before starting clearance activities?
In the case of an accident involving possible sabotage, what is crucial before starting clearance activities?
Which of the following actions is NOT suitable for the senior official upon arrival at the accident site?
Which of the following actions is NOT suitable for the senior official upon arrival at the accident site?
What should be recorded on the joint factual note prepared by police and railway officials?
What should be recorded on the joint factual note prepared by police and railway officials?
What should be recorded immediately after attending to the injured at the accident site?
What should be recorded immediately after attending to the injured at the accident site?
What is the primary reason for examining the site of a derailment?
What is the primary reason for examining the site of a derailment?
Before clearance and restoration work begins, what should be preserved at the accident site?
Before clearance and restoration work begins, what should be preserved at the accident site?
If sabotage is suspected after a derailment, which procedure must be observed?
If sabotage is suspected after a derailment, which procedure must be observed?
What must the first Engineering representative do upon arrival at the accident site?
What must the first Engineering representative do upon arrival at the accident site?
What should not be excluded from the sketch prepared by the engineering representative?
What should not be excluded from the sketch prepared by the engineering representative?
Which document should be checked to ascertain the maintenance history of the track?
Which document should be checked to ascertain the maintenance history of the track?
What examination should be conducted on the derailed vehicles?
What examination should be conducted on the derailed vehicles?
Why is it critical to ascertain if the Chief Railway Safety Officer (C.R.S.) wants to inspect the site?
Why is it critical to ascertain if the Chief Railway Safety Officer (C.R.S.) wants to inspect the site?
What aspect should be captured in the dimensioned sketch prepared at the site of the derailment?
What aspect should be captured in the dimensioned sketch prepared at the site of the derailment?
What should be recorded regarding the permanent way particulars at the site of an accident?
What should be recorded regarding the permanent way particulars at the site of an accident?
Who should associate with the engineering representatives to record rolling stock particulars?
Who should associate with the engineering representatives to record rolling stock particulars?
Which detail should NOT be included in the operating particulars at the accident site?
Which detail should NOT be included in the operating particulars at the accident site?
What is one of the conditions of loading in wagons that should be noted?
What is one of the conditions of loading in wagons that should be noted?
What type of records should be maintained when examining the signalling and telecommunication equipment?
What type of records should be maintained when examining the signalling and telecommunication equipment?
Which of the following is NOT a required operating particular to be recorded at the accident site?
Which of the following is NOT a required operating particular to be recorded at the accident site?
When recording the braking conditions, what is one specific detail that needs to be noted?
When recording the braking conditions, what is one specific detail that needs to be noted?
What should the caution orders issued to the driver or guard include?
What should the caution orders issued to the driver or guard include?
In what format should the particulars of the accident be recorded?
In what format should the particulars of the accident be recorded?
Which aspect of track geometry should be documented at an accident site?
Which aspect of track geometry should be documented at an accident site?
What should be included in the joint factual note prepared at the accident site?
What should be included in the joint factual note prepared at the accident site?
In which scenario should clearance and restoration operations not commence until the Police arrive?
In which scenario should clearance and restoration operations not commence until the Police arrive?
Which items are most crucial to preserve after a serious derailment for later reconstruction?
Which items are most crucial to preserve after a serious derailment for later reconstruction?
What is the priority regarding the verification of staff eyewear after an accident?
What is the priority regarding the verification of staff eyewear after an accident?
What aspect should be recorded if the immediate cause of the accident is being investigated?
What aspect should be recorded if the immediate cause of the accident is being investigated?
What type of evidence is essential to ascertain the cause of an accident involving derailment?
What type of evidence is essential to ascertain the cause of an accident involving derailment?
When may clearance operations commence before Police arrival?
When may clearance operations commence before Police arrival?
Which of the following actions should NOT interfere with rendering first aid at an accident site?
Which of the following actions should NOT interfere with rendering first aid at an accident site?
What is essential to determine about the train crew during an investigation?
What is essential to determine about the train crew during an investigation?
What should the first official on the scene prioritize in their notes and sketches?
What should the first official on the scene prioritize in their notes and sketches?
What is the main objective of arranging to record the preliminary statements of the staff concerned after an accident?
What is the main objective of arranging to record the preliminary statements of the staff concerned after an accident?
In case sabotage is suspected, what additional step must be taken before restoration work begins?
In case sabotage is suspected, what additional step must be taken before restoration work begins?
What is the first step the engineering staff should take in assisting after an accident?
What is the first step the engineering staff should take in assisting after an accident?
Which document must be secured by the engineering official if the accident occurs in a station yard?
Which document must be secured by the engineering official if the accident occurs in a station yard?
Which detail is crucial to include in the dimensioned sketch prepared by the first engineering representative?
Which detail is crucial to include in the dimensioned sketch prepared by the first engineering representative?
What should be done with materials and clues at the accident site before starting clearance operations?
What should be done with materials and clues at the accident site before starting clearance operations?
How should the engineering inspector handle the situation if both lines are affected by an accident in a double line track?
How should the engineering inspector handle the situation if both lines are affected by an accident in a double line track?
What should engineering inspectors do concerning the line clear token or ticket upon reaching the accident site?
What should engineering inspectors do concerning the line clear token or ticket upon reaching the accident site?
What type of defects should the engineering representative check on the derailed vehicle?
What type of defects should the engineering representative check on the derailed vehicle?
What role does a Medical Practitioner play when present after the accident?
What role does a Medical Practitioner play when present after the accident?
Why is it important to make detailed notes for inclusion in the joint report after an accident?
Why is it important to make detailed notes for inclusion in the joint report after an accident?
What must be verified regarding track maintenance when the engineering representative arrives at the site?
What must be verified regarding track maintenance when the engineering representative arrives at the site?
Why is it necessary to record the positions of block instruments and signals after an accident?
Why is it necessary to record the positions of block instruments and signals after an accident?
What specific aspect should the engineering team examine regarding the gang-chart/diary books?
What specific aspect should the engineering team examine regarding the gang-chart/diary books?
What action should be taken regarding the seized train register book after an accident?
What action should be taken regarding the seized train register book after an accident?
Which of the following must be noted by the inspector along with the examination of the line?
Which of the following must be noted by the inspector along with the examination of the line?
Which feature of the accident site should be included in the dimensioned sketch?
Which feature of the accident site should be included in the dimensioned sketch?
What immediate measure should be ensured for trains on an unaffected track after an accident?
What immediate measure should be ensured for trains on an unaffected track after an accident?
What is the role of the Chief Railway Safety Officer (C.R.S.) if sabotage is suspected?
What is the role of the Chief Railway Safety Officer (C.R.S.) if sabotage is suspected?
What aspect related to rolling stock should be recorded by the engineering representative?
What aspect related to rolling stock should be recorded by the engineering representative?
What should be included in the particulars sent to the nearest Station Master after surveying an accident site?
What should be included in the particulars sent to the nearest Station Master after surveying an accident site?
Which operating particular is crucial to determine the circumstances during the derailment?
Which operating particular is crucial to determine the circumstances during the derailment?
What should be noted regarding caution orders in the context of an accident?
What should be noted regarding caution orders in the context of an accident?
Which detail regarding the condition of the track components is necessary to be recorded?
Which detail regarding the condition of the track components is necessary to be recorded?
In recording the permanent way particulars, which element is NOT required?
In recording the permanent way particulars, which element is NOT required?
What should be observed if there has been a sudden application of brakes?
What should be observed if there has been a sudden application of brakes?
Which aspect of the train's marshalling must be referenced in the operating particulars?
Which aspect of the train's marshalling must be referenced in the operating particulars?
What is essential to determine about the condition of the loading in wagons?
What is essential to determine about the condition of the loading in wagons?
Which detail regarding signalling and telecommunication equipment should be maintained?
Which detail regarding signalling and telecommunication equipment should be maintained?
What must be done when recording the conditions of the track structures?
What must be done when recording the conditions of the track structures?
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Action at Site
Action at Site
The immediate actions taken by Engineering Inspectors at an accident site on the Railways.
Protect Train
Protect Train
Ensuring the safety of the train involved in the accident by using specific rules, and protecting the train from further incidents.
First Aid and Rescue
First Aid and Rescue
Providing immediate medical assistance to injured passengers and railway staff, and rescuing trapped individuals.
Advice to nearest Station Master
Advice to nearest Station Master
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Line Clear Examination
Line Clear Examination
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Line Clear Token
Line Clear Token
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Caution Order
Caution Order
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Train Register Book
Train Register Book
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Line badge
Line badge
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Position of Block instruments, signals, etc.
Position of Block instruments, signals, etc.
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Preliminary Clearing Operation
Preliminary Clearing Operation
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Wheel Marks
Wheel Marks
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Joint Enquiry
Joint Enquiry
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Joint Factual Note
Joint Factual Note
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Clearance and Restoration
Clearance and Restoration
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Sabotage
Sabotage
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Senior Official
Senior Official
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Scene Reconstruction
Scene Reconstruction
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Sketches
Sketches
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Regulations
Regulations
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Initial Accident Site Procedures
Initial Accident Site Procedures
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Suspected Sabotage Procedure
Suspected Sabotage Procedure
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Major Accident Procedures
Major Accident Procedures
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Initial Engineering Representative's Site Examination
Initial Engineering Representative's Site Examination
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Preparing a Dimensioned Sketch
Preparing a Dimensioned Sketch
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Recording Accident Particulars
Recording Accident Particulars
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Checking Derailed Vehicle for Potential Contributing Defects
Checking Derailed Vehicle for Potential Contributing Defects
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Checking Track Maintenance Records
Checking Track Maintenance Records
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When was this document written?
When was this document written?
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What is the purpose of this document?
What is the purpose of this document?
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What is the purpose of recording permanent way particulars?
What is the purpose of recording permanent way particulars?
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What should be recorded regarding rolling stock and signaling?
What should be recorded regarding rolling stock and signaling?
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What operating particular should be recorded regarding speed?
What operating particular should be recorded regarding speed?
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What operating particular should be recorded regarding the locomotive's direction?
What operating particular should be recorded regarding the locomotive's direction?
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What operating particular should be recorded regarding brakes?
What operating particular should be recorded regarding brakes?
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What operating particular should be recorded regarding train marshalling?
What operating particular should be recorded regarding train marshalling?
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What operating particular should be recorded regarding brake application?
What operating particular should be recorded regarding brake application?
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What operating particular should be recorded regarding the regulator opening?
What operating particular should be recorded regarding the regulator opening?
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What is a derailment?
What is a derailment?
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Protecting a train after an accident.
Protecting a train after an accident.
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First aid and rescue in train accidents.
First aid and rescue in train accidents.
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Informing the Station Master about an accident.
Informing the Station Master about an accident.
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Line clear examination in train accidents.
Line clear examination in train accidents.
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What is a Line Clear Token?
What is a Line Clear Token?
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What is a Train Register Book?
What is a Train Register Book?
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What is a line badge?
What is a line badge?
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Recording the position of railway signals and equipment after an accident.
Recording the position of railway signals and equipment after an accident.
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What is the process called when a train track is fixed after an accident?
What is the process called when a train track is fixed after an accident?
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What are Permanent Way Particulars?
What are Permanent Way Particulars?
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What details should be recorded concerning Rolling Stock and Signaling?
What details should be recorded concerning Rolling Stock and Signaling?
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What is the Speed particular to be recorded?
What is the Speed particular to be recorded?
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What is the Direction particular to be recorded?
What is the Direction particular to be recorded?
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What is the Brake Power particular to be recorded?
What is the Brake Power particular to be recorded?
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What is the Marshalling particular to be recorded?
What is the Marshalling particular to be recorded?
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What is the Brake Application particular to be recorded?
What is the Brake Application particular to be recorded?
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What is the Regulator Opening particular to be recorded?
What is the Regulator Opening particular to be recorded?
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What information needs to be recorded regarding Wagon Loading?
What information needs to be recorded regarding Wagon Loading?
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What are Caution Orders?
What are Caution Orders?
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Preserving the Accident Scene
Preserving the Accident Scene
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Police Investigation Before Restoration
Police Investigation Before Restoration
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Wheel Marks as Evidence
Wheel Marks as Evidence
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Senior Official's Role
Senior Official's Role
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Glasses and Eye Sight Verification
Glasses and Eye Sight Verification
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Preserving Relevant Track Components
Preserving Relevant Track Components
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Recording and Documenting the Scene
Recording and Documenting the Scene
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Recording Preliminary Statements
Recording Preliminary Statements
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Sabotage Suspicion and Procedure
Sabotage Suspicion and Procedure
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Initial Engineering Examination
Initial Engineering Examination
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Checking Derailed Vehicle for Defects
Checking Derailed Vehicle for Defects
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Technical Guide on Derailments
Technical Guide on Derailments
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Study Notes
Action During Accidents Including Breaches and Pre-Monsoon Precautions
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Action at Site (Permanent Way and Other Engineering Inspectors):
- Protect Train: Engineering staff should assist the guard and driver to protect the train as per General Rules 6.03 and 9.10 (1976), ensuring protection in front and rear, especially on double lines if affected.
- First Aid and Rescue: Ensure first aid for injured passengers and Railway staff, and rescue trapped persons. Use any medical personnel on the train where available.
- Inform Station Master: Immediately report to the nearest station master after a rapid inspection. Include details about the accident.
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Line Clear Examination:
- Engineering Official: If no traffic official is available, the engineering official should secure the line clear token/ticket and any necessary caution orders.
- Station Yard: In station yards, seize the train register book and document staff statements. Record details of line badges, block instruments, signals, points, point levers, indicators, and keys.
- Record if line badges are in use, and in whose possession they were.
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Preliminary Clearing and Preservation of Clues:
- Evidence Obliteration: If restoration of communication obliterates accident-related evidence, the senior officer examining the site should document the tracks, train, or vehicle, and hand over notes/sketches to superiors.
- Eyeglasses: If staff are permitted glasses, verify if they were worn during the accident. Spare pair should be carried.
- Sabotage: If sabotage is suspected, follow procedure outlined in section (ii) and ascertain opinions of the C.R.S. Restoration operations should not start without official Police confirmation
- Preserve: Preserve specific track components, wheel marks, and other essential data for accident reconstruction.
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Site Examination and Sketches:
- Examination: The first engineering representative arriving should inspect the track and area, noting unusual features and materials from the derailment, including any parts of vehicles, or materials on or near the track.
- Sketch: Prepare a detailed sketch covering the entire accident area, including track, derailed vehicles, point of derailment, mount and drop, and relevant details to Annexure 7/1.
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Recording Particulars at Accident Site:
- Permanent Way: Record details related to track components (e.g., track, geometry) with other related departments as per Annexure 7/2. These records should detail track structures and conditions.
- Rolling Stock and Signalling: Engineering representatives should gather measurements associated with rolling stock and signalling from other relevant departments, along with a record of details regarding the locomotive, carriages, wagons, and equipment.
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Operating Particulars: Document operating details, such as speed, direction, brake power, marshalling, brake application, regulator opening, condition of loading, and caution orders issued to the driver, using available records. Inspect for inequalities, over loading, light loadings, movement of loads and standard dimensions. This should include whether there has been sudden application of brakes or sudden opening of regulators.
Important Note
- This document summarizes information extracted from Indian Railway manuals. Specific details like the year of the manual and exact rule numbers are referenced where possible.
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