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Which of the following categories would be classified as consequential train accidents?
Which of the following categories would be classified as consequential train accidents?
What is included in the definition of Other Train Accidents?
What is included in the definition of Other Train Accidents?
Which terms best describe Yard Accidents?
Which terms best describe Yard Accidents?
Which of the following is NOT classified as a consequential train accident?
Which of the following is NOT classified as a consequential train accident?
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What is the definition of Indicative Accidents?
What is the definition of Indicative Accidents?
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Equipment Failures in railway terminology refer to which types of incidents?
Equipment Failures in railway terminology refer to which types of incidents?
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Which category includes Unusual Incidents?
Which category includes Unusual Incidents?
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What defines a reportable train accident under Section 113 of the Railway Act 1989?
What defines a reportable train accident under Section 113 of the Railway Act 1989?
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Which scenario would categorize as a serious accident?
Which scenario would categorize as a serious accident?
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Which of the following is NOT classified as a reportable train accident?
Which of the following is NOT classified as a reportable train accident?
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What is considered grievous hurt in the context of reportable train accidents?
What is considered grievous hurt in the context of reportable train accidents?
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What amount of damage to railway property qualifies for classification in serious accidents?
What amount of damage to railway property qualifies for classification in serious accidents?
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Which type of accident involves running over obstructions placed on the railway line?
Which type of accident involves running over obstructions placed on the railway line?
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Which situation does NOT warrant an inquiry by the Commissioner of Railway Safety?
Which situation does NOT warrant an inquiry by the Commissioner of Railway Safety?
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What must occur for an event to be considered a reportable accident involving floods?
What must occur for an event to be considered a reportable accident involving floods?
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What class does the failure of part or complete panel or RRI belong to?
What class does the failure of part or complete panel or RRI belong to?
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Which of the following indicates that an accident might be serious, even if it hasn't caused injuries?
Which of the following indicates that an accident might be serious, even if it hasn't caused injuries?
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Which incident involves falling out of a running train resulting in grievous hurt?
Which incident involves falling out of a running train resulting in grievous hurt?
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What defines a Class Q incident?
What defines a Class Q incident?
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Which class involves sabotage to a train carrying passengers?
Which class involves sabotage to a train carrying passengers?
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For how long must a station fail to communicate for an incident to be classified under Class M?
For how long must a station fail to communicate for an incident to be classified under Class M?
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Which class encompasses cases of robbery in railway premises?
Which class encompasses cases of robbery in railway premises?
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What does Class L specifically address in terms of electric equipment failure?
What does Class L specifically address in terms of electric equipment failure?
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Which of the following is not included in Class R incidents?
Which of the following is not included in Class R incidents?
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Which class pertains to attempted sabotage or tampering with track?
Which class pertains to attempted sabotage or tampering with track?
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What is included in Class P incidents?
What is included in Class P incidents?
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Which officer is responsible for informing the Safety Directorate of the Railway Board about serious accidents?
Which officer is responsible for informing the Safety Directorate of the Railway Board about serious accidents?
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What type of incidents must be reported to the Punctuality Cell of the Railway Board?
What type of incidents must be reported to the Punctuality Cell of the Railway Board?
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What class of accident involves a collision resulting in loss of human life and property damage exceeding Rs. 25,00,000?
What class of accident involves a collision resulting in loss of human life and property damage exceeding Rs. 25,00,000?
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Which incidents are excluded from the reporting requirements outlined for the Security Directorate?
Which incidents are excluded from the reporting requirements outlined for the Security Directorate?
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What is the threshold value for property damage in Class A accidents?
What is the threshold value for property damage in Class A accidents?
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Which department handles cases resulting from public agitation leading to train service blockade?
Which department handles cases resulting from public agitation leading to train service blockade?
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What must be reported in cases of consequential train accidents?
What must be reported in cases of consequential train accidents?
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Which classification of a collision does NOT involve passenger trains?
Which classification of a collision does NOT involve passenger trains?
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Who must be informed about any significant accident at the Headquarters office?
Who must be informed about any significant accident at the Headquarters office?
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What must the Chief Safety Officer do after reporting an accident?
What must the Chief Safety Officer do after reporting an accident?
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What is the maximum time allowed for dispatching ARME during the day?
What is the maximum time allowed for dispatching ARME during the day?
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Which action should the first official at the site take after ensuring passenger safety?
Which action should the first official at the site take after ensuring passenger safety?
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What does the signal of four long hooters indicate?
What does the signal of four long hooters indicate?
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In the event of suspected sabotage at a site, what must be obtained before commencing restoration?
In the event of suspected sabotage at a site, what must be obtained before commencing restoration?
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Why is it essential to take preliminary statements of staff concerned at the site immediately?
Why is it essential to take preliminary statements of staff concerned at the site immediately?
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What classification applies to a fire or explosion in a train carrying passengers resulting in significant damage exceeding 25,00,000?
What classification applies to a fire or explosion in a train carrying passengers resulting in significant damage exceeding 25,00,000?
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Under which classification would an incident involving a fire in a train not carrying passengers but resulting in damage exceeding 25,00,000 fall?
Under which classification would an incident involving a fire in a train not carrying passengers but resulting in damage exceeding 25,00,000 fall?
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What does Class B-3 specifically refer to?
What does Class B-3 specifically refer to?
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Which scenario is characterized under Class B-4?
Which scenario is characterized under Class B-4?
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Which classification is appropriate for fires or explosions occurring in shunting or marshalling yards that do not involve a train?
Which classification is appropriate for fires or explosions occurring in shunting or marshalling yards that do not involve a train?
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What is the primary role of inquiries following railway accidents?
What is the primary role of inquiries following railway accidents?
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How is a train defined according to the railway standards?
How is a train defined according to the railway standards?
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What is the consequence if a train engine is cut off from the train at a station?
What is the consequence if a train engine is cut off from the train at a station?
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What differentiates a passenger train from other types of trains?
What differentiates a passenger train from other types of trains?
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Which of the following is NOT considered an accident under the railway definitions?
Which of the following is NOT considered an accident under the railway definitions?
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What type of occurrences may be classified as accidents within railway standards?
What type of occurrences may be classified as accidents within railway standards?
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What is a distinguishing feature of the train's definition concerning its vehicles?
What is a distinguishing feature of the train's definition concerning its vehicles?
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What is the minimum duration of a train accident that leads to classification based on loss of communication?
What is the minimum duration of a train accident that leads to classification based on loss of communication?
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Which of the following best defines the term 'threshold value' in the context of railway accidents?
Which of the following best defines the term 'threshold value' in the context of railway accidents?
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In terms of interruption classification, how is 'total interruption' defined?
In terms of interruption classification, how is 'total interruption' defined?
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Which component is NOT a part of the classification of accidents in railway terminology?
Which component is NOT a part of the classification of accidents in railway terminology?
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What constitutes a railway servant being considered injured after an accident?
What constitutes a railway servant being considered injured after an accident?
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What is the fixed threshold value for loss of railway property classified as serious?
What is the fixed threshold value for loss of railway property classified as serious?
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Which of the following characterizes the classification of 'indicative accidents'?
Which of the following characterizes the classification of 'indicative accidents'?
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What is the overall classification of accidents that involve train-related events?
What is the overall classification of accidents that involve train-related events?
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What does a 'partial interruption' in railway communication imply?
What does a 'partial interruption' in railway communication imply?
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What type of accidents are reported to the Punctuality Cell of the Railway Board?
What type of accidents are reported to the Punctuality Cell of the Railway Board?
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Which classification of accident is assigned to a collision involving a passenger train that results in grievous hurt but does not exceed Rs. 25,00,000 in property damage?
Which classification of accident is assigned to a collision involving a passenger train that results in grievous hurt but does not exceed Rs. 25,00,000 in property damage?
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Where does the Chief Safety Officer send the monthly safety statement?
Where does the Chief Safety Officer send the monthly safety statement?
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Which party is NOT typically informed about serious accidents at the headquarters level?
Which party is NOT typically informed about serious accidents at the headquarters level?
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In which scenario does the Safety Directorate of the Railway Board take follow-up action?
In which scenario does the Safety Directorate of the Railway Board take follow-up action?
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Which type of classification deals with sabotage to a train carrying passengers?
Which type of classification deals with sabotage to a train carrying passengers?
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What characterizes a reportable event under the specified protocol?
What characterizes a reportable event under the specified protocol?
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What threshold property damage indicates a serious accident under Class A?
What threshold property damage indicates a serious accident under Class A?
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Which statement reflects the erroneous view about the reporting requirements for Class N incidents?
Which statement reflects the erroneous view about the reporting requirements for Class N incidents?
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What is the primary objective of the Central Control in the event of an accident?
What is the primary objective of the Central Control in the event of an accident?
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What is the maximum time frame allowed for statistical returns to reach the Board’s Office at the end of the month?
What is the maximum time frame allowed for statistical returns to reach the Board’s Office at the end of the month?
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When must detailed information about accidents be included in the returns?
When must detailed information about accidents be included in the returns?
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What defines the interruption in the context of rail accidents?
What defines the interruption in the context of rail accidents?
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In the classification of accidents, which guideline directs the categorization when an accident falls into multiple categories?
In the classification of accidents, which guideline directs the categorization when an accident falls into multiple categories?
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What financial threshold must be met for incidents of fire to be included in the statistical returns?
What financial threshold must be met for incidents of fire to be included in the statistical returns?
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How are train accidents classified during reversing or shunting operations?
How are train accidents classified during reversing or shunting operations?
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For a train carrying passengers, which categorization applies if it's also intended for other types of carriage?
For a train carrying passengers, which categorization applies if it's also intended for other types of carriage?
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What type of accidents qualify for reporting under the defined rules regarding engine failures?
What type of accidents qualify for reporting under the defined rules regarding engine failures?
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Which of the following best describes the handling of train accidents reported with incomplete details?
Which of the following best describes the handling of train accidents reported with incomplete details?
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What action should be taken when accidents involve more than one Railway's jurisdiction?
What action should be taken when accidents involve more than one Railway's jurisdiction?
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Study Notes
Railway Accidents & Enquiries
- Railway transport is considered one of the safest modern transport modes, but accidents can still occur.
- Each incident on Indian Railways is thoroughly examined to prevent recurrence.
- Accidents are defined as events affecting safety, causing delays, or incurring losses to the railway, its engines, rolling stock, permanent way, works, passengers, or staff.
Definition and Reclassification of Accidents
- A train is a series of vehicles (empty or loaded), propelled by a locomotive, or rail-motor, carrying passengers, livestock, or goods, running between fixed points.
- A passenger train is a train operated for carrying passengers. Worker trains, ballast trains, material trains, special passenger trains, and military trains are also classified as passenger trains.
- Other trains are any that don't fall under passenger or workman's trains.
- Accidents, for railway operation, are events that affect safety, cause delays, or result in loss to the railway, its equipment, passengers, or staff.
- Accidents are categorized for statistical analysis using codes from A to R, excluding I and O.
Injuries
- Grievous injuries are defined by Section 320 of the Indian Penal Code 1860 (e.g., permanent loss of sight, hearing, limb, etc.)
- Simple injuries incapacitate a person for 48 hours following the accident.
- A Railway employee is considered injured if prevented from working for 48 hours following the accident's occurrence.
Threshold Value
- The threshold value of an accident signifies serious repercussions impacting railway property or communication disruption.
- Threshold value for railway property loss is ₹1,00,000.
- The threshold value for communication interruption is a certain duration (in hours) specified in the document.
Classification of Accidents
- Train accidents, yard accidents, indicative accidents, equipment failures, and unusual incidents are different accident classifications.
- Consequential incidents involve loss of life or railway property and serious traffic disruption. Specific categories (A-1 to A-4, B-1 to B-4, C-1 to C-4, and D-1 to D-4) define these.
- Other incidents aren't categorized as consequential and are classified as "Other Train Accidents".
- Yard accidents involve incidents within railway yards.
- Indicative incidents indicate potential hazards without actual damage.
- Equipment failures relate to malfunctioning machinery or equipment.
- Unusual incidents are incidents that are not directly related to train operations.
Reportable Train Accidents
- Reportable train accidents are incidents that cause loss of life, grievous injury, or major property damage.
- Incidents involving train collisions, derailments, or accidents related to passengers are typically reportable events.
Reporting of Accidents
- Accidents must be reported immediately and continuously monitored.
- Specific accident reports are sent to higher authorities within specified timeframes.
- These reports are detailed and crucial for appropriate action and statistical analysis.
Level of Enquiry
- Serious accidents are investigated by the Commissioner of Railway Safety.
- Other accident categories are inquired into by committees of varying personnel based on the specific incident and its nature.
Accident Statistics
- Data on accidents must be collected and presented as monthly summary reports.
- The reports are provided to the higher authorities.
Other Relevant Information
- This document lays out criteria and definitions for different types of railway accidents in India.
- It includes information about reporting procedures and methods of preventing recurrences of accidents.
- Reporting methods for various types of incidents are established and specified.
- The objectives for dealing with railway accidents, including protecting life, saving property, and communicating effectively are outlined.
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