40 Questions
What is considered an accident in the context of Railways?
Any occurrence that may affect the safety of the Railways or its passengers
What is the purpose of the Accident Manual issued by Railways?
To conduct joint enquiries into accidents
Under which Act were the Railway (Notices of and Enquiries into Accident) Rules, 1998 issued?
The Railways Act, 1989
What is the responsibility of every Railway Servant according to the Indian Railways (Open Lines) Rule 2.11?
To ensure the safety of the public and report any occurrence affecting the safe or proper working of the railway
What is the primary reason for reporting an accident?
To ensure the safety of the Railways and its passengers
What is the significance of an accident in the context of Railways?
It is an occurrence that may affect the safety of the Railways or its passengers
What is the purpose of the Railway (Notices of and Enquiries into Accident) Rules, 1998?
To conduct joint enquiries into accidents
What is the role of a Railway Servant in the event of an accident?
To render assistance in the case of an accident or obstruction
What is the purpose of clearing cross drains in yards?
To provide proper grades for drainage
Why is it necessary to remove silt from waterways?
To ensure the full waterway is available for flood water discharge
What is the purpose of painting the Danger Level Mark?
To make it visible to patrolmen and drivers
What should be done with loose boulders in hilly areas?
Drop them in a systematic manner
What should be done to ensure the full waterway is available?
Remove vegetation from the waterways
Why should spare trollies be kept in readiness?
In case of emergency situations
What should be done to patrolmen and watchmen?
Train them and test their knowledge of rules
What should be filled with boulders?
Scour holes
What should a Railway servant do if they observe a defective signal?
Take immediate steps to prevent an accident
What should a Railway servant do if they observe an obstruction on the tracks?
Take immediate steps to prevent an accident
What information should an Engineering official include in their report to the Station Master after an accident?
Name of the station, kilometer of the accident, and particulars of loss of life and injuries
What should a Railway servant do if a train has parted?
Try to attract the attention of the Driver or Guard
Who should an Engineering official report an accident to?
The nearest Station Master
What is the first action an Engineering official should take after an accident?
Report the accident to the Station Master
What should a Railway servant do if they observe something wrong with a train?
Take immediate steps to prevent an accident
What is the purpose of an Engineering official's report to the Station Master after an accident?
To provide detailed information about the accident
What should be part of the accident enquiry report in case of an accident attributed to breakage of any component of track or rolling stock?
M&C report from RDSO
What should be recorded in the Section Register?
All important accidents, breaches, washouts and subsidence of track
Who is responsible for maintaining records of accidents in their offices?
All of the above
Why are accident returns compiled by the Operating Departments?
To submit to the Railway Board
What kind of accidents fall under the Factories Act and should be reported accordingly?
Workshop accidents
What should be cleared of silt, vegetation, and other obstructions before the commencement of monsoon?
Catch water drains and side drains
What is the purpose of taking certain precautions and carrying out essential works before the commencement of monsoon?
To ensure quick drainage of storm water
Who is responsible for entering detailed particulars with remedial measures adopted in the Rivers and Floods Register and the Bridge Inspection Register?
ADEN
What should be given in addition to the dimension from the nearest Kilometre post?
Center line of track
What should be shown in sufficient detail when an accident occurs within station limits?
Station layout
Why is it important to locate and examine wheel mounting marks?
To identify the category of derailment
What should be taken of wheel mounting marks?
Photographs
What should be shown in the sketch, with details giving their precise position?
Broken parts of extraneous Material
Why is it necessary to indicate the distance of the site of accident from a permanent structure?
To fix the site of accident precisely
What should be indicated to show the extent of the disturbance caused in the Permanent Way or train composition?
The distance to show the extent of disturbance
Why may more than one sketch be necessary?
To clarify the yard layout and system of working
Study Notes
Action During Accidents Including Breaches
- An occurrence that affects the safety of the Railways, its engines, rolling stock, permanent way, works, passengers, or Railway servants, or causes unusual delays to trains or physical and financial loss to the Railway, is termed an accident.
- Rules for reporting and joint enquiries into accidents are contained in the Accident Manual issued by Railways and in the Railway (Notices of and Enquiries into Accident) Rules, 1998.
- Every Railway Servant shall:
- Ensure the safety of the public.
- Promptly report to their superior any occurrence affecting the safe or proper working of the railway.
- Render on demand all possible assistance in the case of an accident or obstruction.
- If a Railway Servant observes any signal defects, obstructions, failures, or threatened failures of any part of the way or works, or anything wrong with a train, they shall:
- Take immediate steps to prevent an accident.
- Advise the nearest Station Master by the quickest possible means.
Report of Accident to the Station Master/Railway Servant In-charge of Block Hut
- Following an accident, the Engineering official shall report the accident to the nearest Station Master through the quickest possible means, including electronic communication, covering:
- Name of the station at or stations between which the accident has occurred.
- Kilometer of the accident.
- Number and description of the train or trains involved.
- Date and time of the accident.
- Particulars of loss of life and injuries to passengers and staff.
- Nature and cause, if known, of the accident.
Records of Accidents
- All important accidents, breaches, washouts, and subsidence of track should be recorded with complete particulars in the Section Register by SSE/P.Way.
- Records of all accidents should be maintained systematically in the offices of SSE/P.Way (In-charge), ADEN, and DEN.
- Accident statements to the Railway Board should be compiled by the Operating Departments for submission to the Railway Board.
Pre-Monsoon Precautionary Measures
- General precautions to be taken before monsoon:
- Clear catch water drains and side drains of silt, vegetation, and other obstructions.
- Clear waterways of bridges of vegetation and other obstructions.
- Maintain and repair protective and River Training Works.
- Fill scour holes with boulders.
- Paint High Flood Level (HFL), Full Supply Level (FSL), and Danger Level (DL) on bridges.
- Ensure flood gauges are painted on important bridges.
- Prevent water from stagnating on the track by providing cross drains at regular intervals.
- Clean and provide longitudinal drains in yards to proper grades.
- Survey and locate loose boulders in hilly areas and drop them in a systematic manner.
- Select and train Patrolmen and Watchmen according to Para 1004(6).
- Keep spare trollies in readiness at the headquarters of the JE/SSE/P.Way and at other stations in the proximity of vulnerable locations.
- Overhaul and maintain motor trollies in fit condition.
Note: These notes are meant to provide a concise summary of the key points and are not intended to be a comprehensive or exhaustive treatment of the subject.
This quiz covers the rules and procedures to follow during accidents, breaches, and pre-monsoon precautions in the railway industry. It includes observance of rules and safety measures.
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