Railway Safety and Regulations

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What is the primary purpose of the application mentioned in the content?

To obtain sanction to open the railway line for public carriage of passengers (correct)

To request permission to operate locomotives and rolling-stock

To obtain a Safety Certificate for the newly constructed railway line

To inspect the work prior to its opening for the public carriage of passengers

What is the reference to the rules in the second paragraph?

Section 22(a) of the Railways Act, 1989

Chapter VII of the Railways Act, 1989

Manuals of Instructions for Signaling and Interlocking and Block Signaling

Chapter VII of the Railways (Opening for Public Carriage of Passengers) Rules, 2000 (correct)

What will the Engineer-in-charge submit prior to the opening of the work for the public carriage of passengers?

A list of deviations from the General and Subsidiary Rules

A description of the proposed works

A report on the temporary works

The Safety Certificate duly signed by him (correct)

What is the purpose of the application mentioned in the fourth paragraph?

To obtain permission to operate locomotives and rolling-stock Signup and view all the answers

What is included in the appended documents according to the content?

Several documents including the description of temporary works, drawings, and lists of infringements and deviations Signup and view all the answers

What will the Engineer-in-charge do in the event of the inspector not inspecting the work prior to its opening?

Submit the Safety Certificate duly signed by him Signup and view all the answers

What is the relevance of Section 22(a) of the Railways Act, 1989?

It relates to the operation of locomotives and rolling-stock on the proposed line Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the email mentioned in the content?

To intimate that the work has been opened and the Safety Certificate has been signed Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the Rules laid down in the Railways Act, 1989, the Indian Railways (Open Lines) General Rules, 1976, and the Railways (Opening for Public Carriage of Passengers) Rules, 2000?

To govern the safety of the travelling public Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Indian Railways Schedule of Dimensions?

To provide guidelines for railway infrastructure design Signup and view all the answers

Under which section of the Railways Act, 1989 is the sanction of Commissioner of Railway Safety required for works on the open line?

Section 23 Signup and view all the answers

What type of work on the open line requires the sanction of Commissioner of Railway Safety?

Works that affect the running of passenger trains Signup and view all the answers

What is the exception to the requirement of obtaining the sanction of Commissioner of Railway Safety for works on the open line?

Emergency situations Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Chapter VII of the Railways (Opening for Public Carriage of Passengers) Rules, 2000?

To specify the procedure for obtaining sanction for works on the open line Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Commissioner of Railway Safety in relation to works on the open line?

To sanction works on the open line Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the notice of works requiring the sanction of Commissioner of Railway Safety?

To comply with the regulatory requirements Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the certification mentioned in the given content?

To ensure the safety of the passengers and employees of the Railway Signup and view all the answers

What is the 'temporary' speed restriction due to?

The reason mentioned in the certification document Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for countersigning the certification document?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'Note' at the end of the certification document?

To specify the exceptions to the certification Signup and view all the answers

Why is the '(and tested +)' phrase used in the certification document?

To show that the work is related to Signaling and Interlocking Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'Copy forwarded to' section?

To provide a copy of the certification to the relevant authorities Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'Dated' fields in the certification document?

To record the date of certification Signup and view all the answers

Who is the primary person responsible for the certification?

The person conducting the inspection Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary method of dispatching the certificate to the Officers concerned?

By quickest means, followed by confirmatory copies by letter Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for handing over a copy of the certificate to the representative of the Operating Department?

The Engineering representative Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of testing diversions by running a Material train or light engine?

To ensure safety before opening for public traffic Signup and view all the answers

When is the Certificate to Commissioner of Railway Safety not required to be sent?

When the line is restored through communication within 24 hours Signup and view all the answers

What happens when the use of temporary diversion is likely to be extended for more than three days?

The Commissioner of Railway Safety may inspect the diversion at the earliest opportunity Signup and view all the answers

What rules and procedure must be strictly followed when opening a new line for traffic?

The Railways (Opening for Public Carriage of Passengers) Rule 2000 Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Application for Sanction form?

To apply for sanction to open a new line for traffic Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Commissioner of Railway Safety in the context of opening a new line for traffic?

The Commissioner of Railway Safety sanctions the opening of a new line for traffic Signup and view all the answers

Who receives a copy of the certificate in connection with the restoration of through running after accidents?

Chief Engineer Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the certificate in connection with the restoration of through running after accidents?

To certify that the work is opened to traffic without danger to public or goods Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for signing the certificate in connection with the restoration of through running after accidents?

Engineer-in-charge Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of the work being opened to traffic without danger to public or goods?

A speed restriction is imposed Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the message sent by the Station Master?

To inform of the restoration of through running Signup and view all the answers

Who is informed of the restoration of through running after accidents?

All concerned Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of the restoration of through running after accidents?

The line is restored to working order with a speed restriction Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for ensuring that the work is opened to traffic without danger to public or goods?