Indian Railways Operations & Safety Rules
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What does MEMU stand for?

  • Main Electric Motor Unit
  • Multiple Electric Main Unit
  • Main Line Electric Multi Unit
  • Main Line Electric Multiple Unit (correct)

    • Who is the Chairman of the Central Hindi Committee?

  • The Chief Minister of the State
  • The President of India
  • The Prime Minister of India (correct)
  • The Minister of Railway

    • What is the purpose of the appendices in the Station Operation Rules?

  • To detail crew responsibilities
  • To explain safety measures
  • To provide a list of necessary equipment at a station (correct)
  • To outline train schedules

    • What does running clearance refer to?

    <p>The minimum clearance between consignments and fixed structures during running</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What time frame prohibits railway employees from consuming alcohol before commencing duty?

    <p>4 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who investigates severe accident cases involving coaching stock?

    <p>A committee of Chief Railway Safety officers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the main functions of the GIS Based Application?

    <p>Tracking train movements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What principle governs train operations between stations?

    <p>Standard time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum speed limit for passenger trains on double lines with complete communication systems?

    <p>25 kmph</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long must a locomotive pilot wait at a stop signal during the night?

    <p>Two minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the required accident removal time during daylight hours?

    <p>30 minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What marks indicate safety instructions given by the Railway Board?

    <p>White cross mark</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many members are there in the Parliamentary Official Language Committee?

    <p>10 members</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the Chairperson of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)?

    <p>The Honorable Prime Minister</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which traffic category cannot have preference over higher-category traffic?

    <p>Category D</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum rest required for running staff out of station when working less than 8 hours?

    <p>8 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long do meetings of the Official Language Implementation Committee on Indian Railways occur?

    <p>Annually</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which system does block forwarding on double lines utilize?

    <p>Double signalling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What classifies food grains and levy sugar in the Public Distribution System?

    <p>Lower priority</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the Centralized Coaching Management System (CCMS)?

    <p>Optimizing coach usage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What speed limit is set for Overhead Equipment (OHE) on broad gauge?

    <p>100 kmph</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the GPS system in railway operations?

    <p>To determine the precise distance and angle of approaching signals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a module of the Integrated Coaching Management System (ICMS)?

    <p>Freight Management Model</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic is NOT part of calculating line capacity?

    <p>Passenger comfort</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which system is developed by RDSO for automatic train protection?

    <p>KAVACH</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true regarding the maximum percentage of pension commutation?

    <p>33 1/3%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of leave can be accumulated up to a maximum of 300 days?

    <p>Medical Leave</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which document is essential for railway contracts?

    <p>Railway pension settlement document</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the time limit for filling appeals under the Rules, 1989?

    <p>30 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT included as a source of capital expenditure funding?

    <p>Railway revenue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum number of members allowed on a privilege pass?

    <p>Five members</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum limit for leave on retirement?

    <p>300 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method is NOT considered for calculating the line capacity?

    <p>Type of train operation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What forms the basis for the government revenue in India?

    <p>Consolidated Fund of India</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG)?

    <p>Highest statutory audit institution in India</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Study Notes

    MEMU

    • Full form of MEMU: Main Line Electric Multiple Unit
    • It is a train hauled by electricity.
    • It has higher acceleration and retardation compared to a train hauled by a locomotive.
    • It is also known as EMU (Electric Multiple Unit).
    • It was first introduced by the Indian Railways in 1993.

    Prime Minister

    • The Prime Minister of India is the Chairman of the Central Hindi Committee.

    Station Operation Rules

    • The appendices to the Station Operation Rules consist of a list of necessary equipment at a station.

    Running Clearance

    • The minimum clearance between consignments and fixed structures during running is referred to as running clearance.

    Alcohol Consumption

    • Railway employees are prohibited from consuming any alcoholic drinks within 4 hours before commencing duty.

    Railway Safety

    • Severe accident cases related to coaching stock are investigated by a committee of CR (Chief Railway Safety) officers.

    GIS Application (Geographical Information System)

    • The GIS Based Application is a management application.
    • It is designed to help managers in using and managing GIS views and dashboards.
    • It helps to track train movements, compare regional and divisional traffic, and analyze day-to-day performance.

    Station Operation

    • A line clear is not given to a train before it passes the home signal.
    • This rule only applies to single station layouts.

    Special Instructions

    • Approved Special Instructions (or Approach Special Instructions) are issued by the CR (Chief Railway Safety).
    • Special Instructions (or General Special Instructions) are issued by the Principal Operations Manager.

    Goods Operations

    • The running staff for goods operations are typically booked as per the General Manager's orders.

    CRIS (Railway Information System Centre)

    • It is an organization under the Indian Ministry of Railways.
    • It has a unique combination of technological expertise and experienced railway personnel, which enables it to successfully improve complex railway IT systems.

    Train Operations & Standard Time

    • Train operations between stations are regulated according to standard time.
    • The standard time is communicated at all major railway stations at 00:00 hours (midnight) everyday.

    Official Language Implementation in Major Cities

    • The Head of the Central Government office in a city is the Chairman of the Official Language Implementation Committee.

    Locomotive Pilot

    • A locomotive pilot must wait for one minute during the day and two minutes during the night before proceeding past a stop signal.
    • The speed limit on double lines with complete communication systems is 25 kmph, and 10 kmph in clear visibility.

    GPS (Global Positioning System)

    • GPS is Global Positioning System

    Traffic Regulations

    • Traffic is regulated by the Schedule of Preferential Traffic Handling issued by the central government.
    • This schedule ensures that essential commodities and urgent movements are given priority when transport resources are inadequate.
    • Traffic is categorized into A, B, C and D categories.
    • Lower-category traffic cannot have preference over higher-category traffic.

    Accident Removal Time

    • An accident train must be removed within 30 minutes during daylight hours, and 45 minutes at night.
    • Accident relief operations take a maximum of 30 minutes during the day and 45 minutes at night.

    Coach Attendant & Training

    • Coach attendants’ medical details, training, and information about the garden are verified before being deployed.

    Running Staff Management

    • Running staff management takes into account the time of arrival and departure of the crew to improve productivity and efficiency.

    Classification of Accidents

    • Accidents are classified into categories A to R.
    • There are no categories S, T, U, and V for accident classification.

    Signal Lights

    • Red light is displayed when a train is not allowed to proceed.

    Train Punctuality

    • Passenger trains should typically reach important stations and junctions 5 minutes before the scheduled time.

    Official Language Implementation Committee (Indian Railways)

    • Meetings of the Official Language Implementation Committee on Indian Railways are held annually.

    Working Rules Approval

    • Senior Divisional Mechanical Engineers are not involved in the approval of working rules for establishment.

    Policy Disputes

    • The decision of the highest authority is final and binding for any dispute arising from the interpretation of policy.

    Operations Information System (OIS)

    • The Operations Information System consists of Yard Management System, Terminal Management System, Locomotive Repair Management System, Safety Management System (SMS), and Statistics System.

    Online Question Order

    • Online question orders are generated through the Integrated Coaching Management System (ICMS).

    Official Language Regions

    • The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are located in Zone A according to official language regulations.

    Railway Employee Benefits

    • Every railway employee is provided with a free pass.

    Interlocking

    • All running lines must be interlocked in the same standard of interlocking.

    Minimum Rest Out of Station

    • Running staff must be given a minimum rest of 8 hours out of station when working less than 8 hours.

    Statistical Figure Calculation

    • Total Wood Train Kms. / Total Goods Train Kms. gives the Train Kms. / Total Goods Train Kms. statistical figure.

    Railway Accident Report (CR)

    • Section 113 of the Railway Act of 1989 states that accidents must be reported to the CR (Chief Railway Safety).

    Capacity Calculation

    • Capacity is calculated based on approved special instructions.

    Block Forwarding

    • Train block forwarding on double lines can be done using double signalling.

    Military Traffic

    • Military traffic uses the rail network for transportation.

    National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)

    • The NDMA (National Disaster Management Authority) is the apex body in India that deals with disasters holistically.
    • The Honorable Prime Minister is the authority’s Chairperson.

    Public Distribution System

    • Food grains and levy sugar are classified under lower priority in the preferential traffic order for allocation under the Public Distribution System.
    • Farmers are given higher priority in case of calamities.

    White Cross Mark

    • A white cross mark on a signal indicates safety instructions given by the Railway Board.

    Centralized Coaching Management System (CCMS)

    • The CCMS (Centralized Coaching Management System) was introduced for the optimization and effective use of coaches, staff training, and monitoring of coach conditions.
    • Another important factor is setting up of a coach maintenance system.

    Speed Limit

    • The maximum permissible speed for passenger trains is 25 kmph.

    Electronic Transmission of Railway Receipts (ETRR)

    • The full form of ETRR is Electronic Transmission of Railway Receipts.

    Line Clearance

    • A clearance distance of 1000 meters is required in front of the home signal before giving a line clear for a train.

    Accident Inquiry Report

    • An accident inquiry report should be submitted by the committee to the Divisional Railway Manager (DRM).

    Parliamentary Official Language Committee

    • The Parliamentary Official Language Committee has 10 members.

    Parliamentary Official Language

    • Parliamentary Official Language refers to the language used by the government for official purposes.

    OHE (Overhead Equipment)

    • The speed limit for OHE (Overhead Equipment) of the broad gauge should not exceed 100 kmph.

    Special Trains

    • Special trains are operated for the transit of specific commodities.

    GPS System

    • The GPS (Global Positioning System) system enables locomotive pilots to determine the precise distance and angle of approaching signals.

    Wagon Turnaround

    • Improvements in wagon turnaround can be made by:
      • Increasing the speed of freight trains.
      • Reducing the average wagon detention.
      • Decreasing the time spent handling wagons.

    ICMS (Integrated Coaching Management System)

    • The ICMS (Integrated Coaching Management System) comprises four modules:
      • Punctuality Model
      • Coaching Stock Model
      • Coaching Maintenance Model
      • Time Table Model

    Line Capacity

    • Line Capacity Calculation is based on rolling stock, track infrastructure, and signailing limitations.
    • The formula used for calculating line capacity is the running time in minutes of the slowest train on the track.

    Marshalling Yard

    • An interchange yard is not a type of marshalling yard.

    KAVACH

    • KAVACH is an automatic train protection system developed by RDSO (Research Designs and Standards Organisation).

    Hindi Diwas

    • Hindi Diwas is celebrated on September 14th of every year.

    BTAP (Bogie Type All Purpose) Wagon

    • BTAP Wagons are used for loading fly ash, alumina, and cement.

    Brake System

    • Air brake systems work on the principle of air pressure.

    Official Language Documents

    • Documents covered under section 33 of the Official Language Act are issued in Hindi and English.

    Complimentary Pass

    • A complimentary pass is granted after 20 years of continuous service.

    Pension Commutation

    • The maximum percentage of pension commutation is 33 1/3%.

    Privilege Pass

    • A privilege pass can be issued for a maximum of five members, including dependents.

    Essential Documents for Contract

    • The railway pension settlement document is considered essential for contracts.

    Leave on Retirement

    • The maximum limit for leave on retirement is 300 days.

    Maximum Dearness Allowance

    • The maximum amount of Dearness Allowance (DA) is currently 119%.

    Government Revenue

    • Government revenue flows into the Consolidated Fund of India, as per Article 266 of the Constitution.

    Committee Recommendations

    • The official who accepts a recommendation from a committee should be of at least the same level as the senior-most member of the endorsing committee.

    Supreme Audit Institution of India

    • The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) is the highest statutory audit institution in India.
    • The CAG is appointed by the President of India.

    Appeal Time Limit

    • The time limit for appeals under the Rules, 1989 is 30 days.

    Suspension Form

    • The standard form used for suspension is Form No. 5.

    Medical Leave

    • A maximum of 300 days plus 15 days of Medical Leave can be accumulated.

    Medical Leave Rule

    • Medical Leave can only be encashed after 20 years of service.

    Budget Estimates

    • Budget estimates are presented to Parliament in the form of "Demands for Grants" as per Article 112 of the Constitution of India.

    Minimum Technical Qualification

    • Services SCs must meet a minimum of 20% of the technical qualifications.

    Railway Budget

    • The railway budget was merged with the General Budget in 2017-18.

    Financing Capital Expenditure

    • Railway revenue is not a source of funding for capital expenditure projects.
    • The sources of funding for capital expenditure projects include:
      • Debt from public sector banks/financial institutions
      • Internal resources
      • Grants/subsidies from the Government of India
      • External commercial borrowings

    Deemed Suspension

    • A railway employee is considered to be deemed suspended after being in police custody for 48 hours.

    Demand Number for Railway Budget

    • All railway demands are now under Demand No. 83 after the budget merger.

    Railway Accounts Office Cheque

    • The cheque used by the Railway Accounts Office for financial transactions is called a Treasury Cheque.

    Family Pension

    • Families of deceased railway employees receive a family pension equal to 30% of the basic pay, subject to a minimum of 9000 rupees.

    Late Bids

    • Bids received before the opening time but after the closing date are considered late bids.

    Railway Pension Payment

    • Retirement benefits are paid to railway employees after retirement.

    General

    • The video shares a collection of questions and answers related to assistant operation manager exams conducted by Indian Railways.
    • The video provides insights into multiple topics ranging from station operations, railway systems, rules, and regulations, language policy, official language implementation, disaster management, and employee benefits.

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    Test your knowledge on the operations, safety rules, and key components of Indian Railways. This quiz covers topics such as MEMU trains, station operation rules, and alcohol consumption policies for railway employees. Challenge yourself and learn more about the safety measures in railway transport.

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