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What is considered an accident in the context of Railways?
What is considered an accident in the context of Railways?
What is the purpose of the Accident Manual issued by Railways?
What is the purpose of the Accident Manual issued by Railways?
Under which Act were the Railway (Notices of and Enquiries into Accident) Rules, 1998 issued?
Under which Act were the Railway (Notices of and Enquiries into Accident) Rules, 1998 issued?
What is the responsibility of every Railway Servant according to the Indian Railways (Open Lines) Rule 2.11?
What is the responsibility of every Railway Servant according to the Indian Railways (Open Lines) Rule 2.11?
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What is the primary reason for reporting an accident?
What is the primary reason for reporting an accident?
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What is the significance of an accident in the context of Railways?
What is the significance of an accident in the context of Railways?
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What is the purpose of the Railway (Notices of and Enquiries into Accident) Rules, 1998?
What is the purpose of the Railway (Notices of and Enquiries into Accident) Rules, 1998?
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What is the role of a Railway Servant in the event of an accident?
What is the role of a Railway Servant in the event of an accident?
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What is the purpose of clearing cross drains in yards?
What is the purpose of clearing cross drains in yards?
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Why is it necessary to remove silt from waterways?
Why is it necessary to remove silt from waterways?
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What is the purpose of painting the Danger Level Mark?
What is the purpose of painting the Danger Level Mark?
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What should be done with loose boulders in hilly areas?
What should be done with loose boulders in hilly areas?
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What should be done to ensure the full waterway is available?
What should be done to ensure the full waterway is available?
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Why should spare trollies be kept in readiness?
Why should spare trollies be kept in readiness?
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What should be done to patrolmen and watchmen?
What should be done to patrolmen and watchmen?
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What should be filled with boulders?
What should be filled with boulders?
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What should a Railway servant do if they observe a defective signal?
What should a Railway servant do if they observe a defective signal?
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What should a Railway servant do if they observe an obstruction on the tracks?
What should a Railway servant do if they observe an obstruction on the tracks?
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What information should an Engineering official include in their report to the Station Master after an accident?
What information should an Engineering official include in their report to the Station Master after an accident?
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What should a Railway servant do if a train has parted?
What should a Railway servant do if a train has parted?
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Who should an Engineering official report an accident to?
Who should an Engineering official report an accident to?
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What is the first action an Engineering official should take after an accident?
What is the first action an Engineering official should take after an accident?
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What should a Railway servant do if they observe something wrong with a train?
What should a Railway servant do if they observe something wrong with a train?
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What is the purpose of an Engineering official's report to the Station Master after an accident?
What is the purpose of an Engineering official's report to the Station Master after an accident?
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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?
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?
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What should be recorded in the Section Register?
What should be recorded in the Section Register?
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Who is responsible for maintaining records of accidents in their offices?
Who is responsible for maintaining records of accidents in their offices?
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Why are accident returns compiled by the Operating Departments?
Why are accident returns compiled by the Operating Departments?
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What kind of accidents fall under the Factories Act and should be reported accordingly?
What kind of accidents fall under the Factories Act and should be reported accordingly?
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What should be cleared of silt, vegetation, and other obstructions before the commencement of monsoon?
What should be cleared of silt, vegetation, and other obstructions before the commencement of monsoon?
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What is the purpose of taking certain precautions and carrying out essential works before the commencement of monsoon?
What is the purpose of taking certain precautions and carrying out essential works before the commencement of monsoon?
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Who is responsible for entering detailed particulars with remedial measures adopted in the Rivers and Floods Register and the Bridge Inspection Register?
Who is responsible for entering detailed particulars with remedial measures adopted in the Rivers and Floods Register and the Bridge Inspection Register?
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What should be given in addition to the dimension from the nearest Kilometre post?
What should be given in addition to the dimension from the nearest Kilometre post?
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What should be shown in sufficient detail when an accident occurs within station limits?
What should be shown in sufficient detail when an accident occurs within station limits?
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Why is it important to locate and examine wheel mounting marks?
Why is it important to locate and examine wheel mounting marks?
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What should be taken of wheel mounting marks?
What should be taken of wheel mounting marks?
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What should be shown in the sketch, with details giving their precise position?
What should be shown in the sketch, with details giving their precise position?
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Why is it necessary to indicate the distance of the site of accident from a permanent structure?
Why is it necessary to indicate the distance of the site of accident from a permanent structure?
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What should be indicated to show the extent of the disturbance caused in the Permanent Way or train composition?
What should be indicated to show the extent of the disturbance caused in the Permanent Way or train composition?
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Why may more than one sketch be necessary?
Why may more than one sketch be necessary?
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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.
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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.
