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What is required before trains can proceed in the wrong direction on an obstructed line?

  • All trains must be rerouted immediately.
  • Local authorities must approve the change.
  • The scheduled speed must be adjusted.
  • A Caution Order and Line Clear must be obtained. (correct)

    • What speed should the first train run at during temporary single line working?

  • 10 KMPH
  • 25 KMPH (correct)
  • 40 KMPH
  • 50 KMPH

    • Which of the following persons must be advised in case of obstruction on a section?

  • The Chief Engineer
  • The Track Maintenance Supervisor
  • The Controller (correct)
  • The Assistant Train Manager

    • What actions should be taken to points at the station and Block Hut during an obstruction?

    <p>They must be locked, clamped, or spiked for the line in use.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the procedure if the Block Instruments fail?

    <p>Trains shall be passed on through the Controller or as specified.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for the custody of the keys of points connecting with a running line at stations without locking?

    <p>Station Master or appointed Railway servant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition must be satisfied before line clear can be given?

    <p>The last train must arrive complete</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should happen when line clear has already been given but the block section in advance is obstructed?

    <p>The train must be stopped at the Home signal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be done if a station cannot accept a train after receiving the 'Is Line Clear' signal?

    <p>Answer the signal as per prescribed procedures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which signal must be kept at danger when 'Line Clear' has been given but the block section is obstructed?

    <p>Home signal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When can signals be taken off instead of remaining at danger upon the approach of a train?

    <p>If the block section in advance is cleared before the train arrives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for all points before accepting an incoming train on a line?

    <p>They should be correctly set and locked</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what condition can the Block Instrument Commutator be released using the Release Plungers?

    <p>When a train has been shunted for precedence and the Treadle/Track circuit did not operate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if the Treadle fails to operate during a train's passage?

    <p>The Block Instrument Commutator locks in the 'Train on Line' position.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of pressing the button marked 'Bell' when using the Release Plungers?

    <p>To alert the Station Master for inspection.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must the Station Master confirm before pressing the Release Plunger?

    <p>The line is clear for the following train and protections are in place.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long should the corresponding Release Plunger be held down?

    <p>Ten seconds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What indication signifies the failure of the Treadle operation?

    <p>The sound on Treadle operation is not audible.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What record must the Station Master maintain regarding the Release Plungers?

    <p>Every time the Release Plungers are used.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action must be taken by the operator at the same time as pressing the 'Release' button?

    <p>Turning the Block Instrument Commutator to 'Line Closed'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two types of bells in the Signal cabin used for?

    <p>To indicate Up and Down lines in the signaling system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information must be recorded in the special book regarding the operation of the Release Plunger?

    <p>The signature of the Station Master.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the person operating the Block Instruments in the cabin include in the Train Signal Register remarks column?

    <p>The exact time the Release Plunger was operated.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action should the Station Master take upon finding a failure in the Treadle/Track circuit?

    <p>Notify the station in rear and exchange Private Numbers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a Release Plunger is not provided at a station, what should the Station Master communicate to the station in rear?

    <p>The Treadle/Track circuit has failed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which document is issued to the Loco Pilot when the Treadle/Track circuit fails and a Stop Signal is in the 'On' position?

    <p>Form T/369-3b</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What additional information is required in the remarks column after operating the Release Plunger?

    <p>The reasons for operating the plunger.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of the operation must be inspected by Transportation Inspectors?

    <p>The records related to the Release Plunger operation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a required entry in the record after the operation of the Release Plunger?

    <p>The temperature reading at the station.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When the Treadle/Track circuit fails, what must the Station Master in rear obtain to clear the next train?

    <p>Line Clear from the station in advance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of remarks should the record include regarding the failure of the Treadle/Track circuit?

    <p>Specific circumstances that necessitated the Release Plunger operation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must the 'C' class station do after acknowledging the blocking for shunting purposes?

    <p>Turn the Block Instrument needle to 'Train On Line'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should the 'C' class station respond after receiving confirmation that shunting has been completed?

    <p>Turn the Block Instrument needle to 'Line Closed'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the status of the last Stop signal lever when the system is in normal operation?

    <p>Locked and cannot be taken off until 'Line Clear'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must occur before the Block Instrument can be set back to 'On' after it has been taken 'Off'?

    <p>A fresh 'Line Clear' must be granted.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done immediately after any signals or messages are sent related to blocking sections?

    <p>Update the Train Signal Registers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When can the last Stop signal be taken 'Off' again after it has been put back to 'On'?

    <p>Only after the Block Station confirms 'Line Closed'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must happen to the Block Instrument after shunting has been completed?

    <p>It must reflect 'Line Closed' status.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the locking mechanism on the last Stop signal lever control?

    <p>The ability to signal 'Line Clear'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    After turning the Block Instrument to 'On', what action must not be taken for the same 'Line Clear'?

    <p>The last Stop signal must not be taken 'Off' again.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done when the Block Instrument is set to 'Train On Line'?

    <p>Shunting operations should take place without hindrance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if a signal is not acknowledged immediately after transmission?

    <p>Repeat the signal every 20 seconds until a reply is received.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which signal code indicates that there is an obstruction that requires examining the train?

    <p>000000-0</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an essential prerequisite before sending any other signal?

    <p>Send and acknowledge the 'Call Attention' signal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct code for acknowledging a received signal?

    <p>One beat.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many beats are signaled for a 'Train Entering Section'?

    <p>Three beats.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the six beats signal with a pause indicate?

    <p>Obstruction Danger.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following descriptions applies to the 'Cancel Last Signal' code?

    <p>Five beats.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must the Station Master do when a train is overdue and there is no response from the Station Master in advance?

    <p>Report the issue to the Controller immediately.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what condition can the 'Train out of Section' signal be sent?

    <p>After the train has cleared the Home signal and all signals are put back to 'On'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the procedure if it becomes necessary to obstruct a line outside the Home signal while the Block section in rear is clear?

    <p>Block back the line for shunting purposes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Station Master of the station performing shunting need to advise to the next station in rear?

    <p>The section is being blocked back for shunting purposes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following actions should be confirmed before the Block Instrument can be reset to 'On'?

    <p>All signals behind the train have been put back to 'On'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the Station Master do if he believes a train is incomplete after sending a signal?

    <p>Put all Up and Down signals in the 'ON' position.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action must the Station Master take after a train passes without a Tail-lamp?

    <p>Wait for confirmation from the next station that the train is complete.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should the Station Master signal 'Obstruction Danger'?

    <p>If alarm signals are observed from a passing train.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must the Station Master do after sending an 'Obstruction Danger' signal?

    <p>Provide reasons for the signal by telephone to the Train Operator.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Caution Order provided to Loco Pilots after an obstruction notify them of?

    <p>To keep a sharp lookout for obstructions on either line.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of signaling 'Train Out of Section'?

    <p>To indicate that a train has completed its journey and left the section.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition must be met for the 'Train Out of Section' signal to be sent forward?

    <p>Confirmation from the station in advance of a complete train.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Station Master's responsibility after confirming that a train is complete?

    <p>Advise the Loco Pilot of the circumstances.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a dangerous condition is detected, what should the Station Master prioritize?

    <p>Ensure the safety of all trains by stopping them immediately.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What specific details must be recorded in the book designated for the operation of the Release Plunger?

    <p>Date and time of the release</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following must the Station Master communicate upon finding that the Treadle/Track circuit has failed?

    <p>Inform the station in rear and exchange Private Numbers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information should be included in the Remarks Column of the Train Signal Register after operating the Release Plunger?

    <p>Details of reasons for operating the Plunger</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What document serves as authority for the Loco Pilot to pass the Stop Signal when the Treadle/Track circuit fails?

    <p>Form T/369-3b</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must take place before the Station Master can issue Form T/369-3b to the Loco Pilot?

    <p>Exchange Private Numbers with the next station</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required in the record regarding the operation of the Release Plunger besides the train number?

    <p>The signature of the Station Master</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When Treadles/Track circuit failures occur and no Release Plunger is available, what should the Station Master provide to reinforce communication?

    <p>Private Numbers exchanged by phone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of the Treadle/Track circuit failure record must be confirmed by Transportation Inspectors?

    <p>Compliance with the operational procedures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What additional detail is necessary in the Remarks Column after the Release Plunger is operated?

    <p>The specific time of the operation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action is required from the Station Master if the Treadle/Track circuit fails and there is no Release Plunger present?

    <p>Communicate Line Clear after inspection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What indication is needed to confirm that the last vehicle of a train is present before it can proceed?

    <p>A tail lamp or hand signal lamp showing red</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which signal is used to indicate that a train is divided while running through a station?

    <p>Train divided signal (six pause three)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action should immediately follow the confirmation of a 'Vehicles running away on wrong line' signal?

    <p>Caution Order to the Loco Pilot should be issued</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be done if a train is found to be incomplete?

    <p>Withhold the 'Train out of Section' signal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When a 'Train Divided' signal is received, what action should the receiving Station Master take?

    <p>Turn the Block Instrument commutator to 'Train on Line'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done by the Station Master if a train becomes divided when starting from a Block station?

    <p>Send a 'Train Divided' signal to the station in advance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first action a Station Master must take when sending the 'Vehicles running away on wrong line' signal?

    <p>Put all signals in the 'ON' position</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What signal is withheld when the 'Train out of Section' signal is not properly established?

    <p>Normal operation signal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the Station Master do upon receiving a 'Train out of Section' signal?

    <p>Confirm the block section is clear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a train is seen proceeding on a wrong line, how is this situation indicated?

    <p>Through a six pause four signal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Chapter III - Double Line Working

    • Code of Bell Signals: Used for Double Line Block Working, each signal given slowly and distinctly.
      • Call Attention: One stroke or beat.
      • Line Clear or Enquiry: Two strokes or beats.
      • Train Entering Section: Three strokes.
      • Train out of Section / Obstruction Removed: Four strokes.
      • Cancel Last Signal / Signal in Error: Five strokes.
      • Obstruction Danger / Stop and Examine Train / Train Passed without Tail Lamp / Vehicles away on Block Section / Vehicles away on Right Line: Six strokes; various pauses indicate specifics.
      • Testing Signal: Sixteen strokes.

    Acknowledgement of Signals

    • Each received signal must be acknowledged.
    • No signal should be acknowledged until fully understood.
    • Signals must be repeated at 20-second intervals if not acknowledged, up to 5 times.
    • If no response, alternative communication methods should be utilized.

    Method of Using Bell Codes

    • Call Attention: Signal before other signals.
      • Not required prior to "Train entering section" signal.
    • Obstruction Danger: Six beats on double line.
      • Station Master action as per rules.
      • Station Master acknowledges with 6 beats if stops train.
    • Line Clear / Line Clear Enquiry: Permission request signal.
      • Must be used after "Train Out of Section" signal received and "Line Closed" displayed.
      • Refusal of Line Clear follows specific method.
      • Must communicate refusal via block telephone.
    • Train Entering Section: Sent to station in advance when train passes the Last Stop.

    Train Entering Section

    • Signal sent to block station in advance.

    Train Out of Section Signal

    • Sent when train is complete and conditions for line clear are met as per GR 8.02, 8.03, 8.04.

    Cancel Last Signal / Signal in Error

    • Given with 5 beats, in cases of error to cancel previous signal.
    • Private numbers exchanged.
      • Circumstances behind cancellation recorded.

    Obstruction Danger

    • Signal when blocking Line Clear is necessary.
      • Stops incoming trains.
      • Follows specified procedure which includes operating Block Instrument to appropriate position and using other means.
        • If unsuccessful notify station ahead.

    Stop and Examine Train

    • Used when irregularities are noted on a passing train or some other unusual occurrence happens
    • Include details of the situation, such as;
      • Signals of alarm by a passenger.
      • Goods falling off from an open wagon.
      • Vehicle on fire.

    Train Passed Without Tail Lamp or Tail Board

    • Signal sent when a train is without a tail lamp/board.
    • Sent to station ahead.
    • Station in rear does not send "Train Out of Section" signal until advice from ahead confirms train is complete.

    Vehicles Away on Block Section

    • Signal sent when vehicles leave the block section.

    Vehicles Away on Right Line

    • Sent when vehicle leaves the right line.

    Testing Signal

    • Used by block maintenance staff to verify instrument functionality.
    • Must be promptly repeated by Station Masters.

    Failure of Electrical Block and Speaking Instruments

    • If block instruments fail, signals sent via telephone and Private Numbers.
    • If direct telephone fails, use Control phone to transmit information

    Rules and Regulations for Working of Trains during Total Interruption of Communications

    • If communication fails between stations, prioritize using various communication tools (listed in order) such as Block Instruments, Track Circuits, Auto phones etc.
    • Specific instructions for using VHF communication stated.
      • Only permitted for freight trains in specific circumstances.

    Procedure for Train Passing

    • Before any train is allowed into a block section, it must be brought to a stop, and the loco pilot/guard must be advised of line-clear conditions from duty Station Master.
    • If no reply after five attempts from station ahead, use alternative means of communication.

    Train Entering/Exiting Section/Obstruction/Cancellation

    • Sending/Receiving/Canceling/Refusal procedures require explicit steps, and details of circumstances need documentation

    Conditions Under Which Line Clear Can Be Given

    • For certain class of stations, "Line Clear" cannot be given without fulfilling explicit criteria (arrival of previous train, position of signals).

    Obstruction When Train Is Approaching

    • Procedure in place for obstruction outside home signal when block section is clear.

    Refusing Line Clear

    • Procedure for refusing line clear request (6 beats).
    • Procedure for giving line clear

    Train Entering Section

    • Signal to be sent when train/portion passes the last stop signal.

    Train On Line

    • Indication on instrument when train is in block section
    • Acknowledgement of "Train Entering Section" signal.

    Train Out of Section

    • Indication when train has passed block section and all signals are restored.

    Obstruction in Rear of Starter

    • Procedure if a train obstructs the line outside the Home signal.
    • Methods for blocking section back or forward.

    Obstruction Beyond the Last Stop Signal

    Blocking Forward/Backward

    • Procedures for blocking forward and backward operations.
      • Involves telephone communication with station ahead.

    Last Stop Signal

    • Detailed instructions for operation of last stop signals and block instruments.

    Failure of Treadles / Track Circuit

    • Procedures if treadles or track circuits fail.

    Single Line Working on Double Line

    • Temporary procedures for use if one line is unavailable.

    Failure of Electrical Speaking Instruments

    • Procedures for if Block Instruments fail (telephone communication etc).
    • If communication with controller also fails, trains must follow the Chapter VII of this Manual.

    Persons to Be Advised

    • Controller.
    • Controlling Station Master.

    Regulating Traffic

    Warning Labour Gang

    • Instructions to issue warnings for labour gangs.

    Line Clear Forms

    Miscellaneous

    • Various forms used for documentation

    Failure of Electrical Speaking Instruments

    • Instructions for if there is a Block Instrument failure.

    Reporting of Failures

    Obstruction of Block Section

    • Rules for when there's an obstruction.

    Thick Fog or Tempestuous Weather

    • Conditions under which a train can't be operated owing to fog and weather.

    Train Signal Register

    • Specifications of information recorded.

    Station Masters Changing Duty

    • Specific instructions when a Station Master changes duty.

    Custody of Keys of Points

    • Custody and handling of keys of points at stations.

    "A" Class Stations

    • Specific conditions for giving Line Clear at "A" Class stations.

    "B" Class Stations

    • Specific conditions for giving Line Clear at "B" Class stations.

    "C" Class Stations

    • Specific conditions for giving Line Clear at "C" Class stations.

    Blocking Back and Blocking Forward

    • Procedures for blocking forward and backward operations at specific classes of station.

    Methods of Obtaining Line Clear

    • Steps involved in obtaining line clear for a train to proceed.

    Train Out of Section Signals / Obstruction Removed Signals

    • Signal when section clears after train passes / when obstruction removed.

    Obstruction Outside Home Signal

    • Procedure if obstruction is detected outside the Home signal.

    Miscellaneous

    • Various rules and forms are stated.

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