40 Questions
Who should be sent timely intimation of the date of opening of works?
Both Divisional Operating Manager and Divisional Safety Officer
According to Section 24 of The Railways Act, 1989, what can be opened for public carriage of passengers without prior inspection by the Commissioner?
Both original lines of rails and works after restoration and temporary diversion
What is the purpose of the certificate on Form (Annexure - 12/5)?
To ensure the work meets safety standards
Who signs the certificate on Form (Annexure - 12/5)?
Representative of Engineering Department in charge of the work
What is the requirement for the railway servant in charge of the work?
To certify in writing that the opening will not be attended with danger to the public
What is the condition for opening the restored lines of rails and works or the temporary diversion?
Certification by the railway servant in charge of the work
What is the purpose of sending notice to the Commissioner?
To notify the Commissioner of the opening
What is the consequence of an accident on a railway?
Temporary suspension of traffic
What should be done with a copy of the certificate after an accident?
The Engineering representative should hand it over to the representative of the Operating Department at the site of accident
Why is a Material train or light engine used?
To test the tracks before opening to public traffic
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 if necessary
When is the Certificate to Commissioner of Railway Safety not required to be sent?
When the line is restored within 24 hours
What rules and procedure should be followed when opening a new line for traffic?
The Railways (Opening for Public Carriage of Passengers) Rule 2000
What is done with the certificate of restoration after an accident?
It is handed over to the representative of the Operating Department
Who may inspect the diversion if necessary when the use of temporary diversion is likely to be extended for more than three days?
The Commissioner of Railway Safety
What is the purpose of the Application for Sanction?
To request permission to open a new line
What is the prescribed procedure for obtaining sanction for running new types of locomotives or rolling stock?
Following the procedure prescribed in Policy Circular No. 6
What is required when deviations from plans approved by the Commissioner of Railway Safety are found necessary?
Obtaining prior approval from the Commissioner of Railway Safety
What should be done before bringing new work into use?
Notifying the staff of all departments through a circular notice
When is a separate Safety Certificate issued?
Whenever each phase of work is completed
What is the purpose of obtaining approval from the Commissioner of Railway Safety?
To ensure the safety of railway operations
What type of work requires notification to Railway Officials?
Work affecting the running of trains or the traffic working at stations
What is the role of the Divisional Safety Officer/Divisional Operating Manager?
To notify the staff of all departments through a circular notice
What is the purpose of Policy Circular No. 6?
To describe the procedure for obtaining sanction for running new types of locomotives or rolling stock
What is the primary purpose of the application mentioned in the content?
To apply for sanction to open the railway line for public carriage of passengers
What is the reference made in the second paragraph?
Chapter VII of the Railways (Opening for Public Carriage of Passengers) Rules, 2000
What will the Engineer-in-charge do on completion of the work?
Submit the Safety Certificate duly signed by him
What is the purpose of the 'Temporary works' document?
To provide a description of the proposed works
What is the context in which the Safety Certificate is mentioned?
In the context of the Engineer-in-charge's submission on completion of the work
What is the relevance of Section 22(a) of the Railways Act, 1989?
It is referenced in the application for the use of locomotives and rolling-stock
What is the purpose of dispatching an email to the specified address?
To intimation that the work has been opened and the Safety Certificate has been signed
What is the significance of the 'List of deviations from the General and Subsidiary Rules' document?
It is part of the temporary works document
What is the maximum speed allowed for units coupled together?
Not specified
What is the condition of the sub-structures of all the bridges?
Satisfactory and safe
What is done to the bridges that are weak and distressed?
They are kept under observation with adequate speed restrictions
What is the code that the sub-structures of the bridges conform to?
I.R.S. Sub-structure Code
What is the correction slip number up to which the I.R.S. Sub-structure Code is corrected?
Not specified
Why are the bridges under observation?
They are weak and distressed
What is the purpose of the I.R.S. Sub-structure Code?
To ensure safety of bridges
What is the nature of the restriction on the weak and distressed bridges?
Adequate speed restrictions
Study Notes
Safety Certificates and Approvals
- A separate Safety Certificate should be issued for each phase of work completed when phase working is involved.
Deviations from Plans
- If deviations from plans approved by the Commissioner of Railway Safety are necessary, prior approval must be obtained with reference to the original sanction.
- Deviations may affect the layout of lines, arrangement of signals, or working rules.
New Types of Locomotives and Rolling Stock
- Applications for running new types of locomotives or rolling stock, or increasing the maximum permissible speed, should follow the procedure prescribed in Policy Circular No. 6.
- The application should be made to the Commissioner of Railway Safety for sanctioning.
Notification to Railway Officials
- No new work affecting the running of trains or traffic working at stations should be brought into use until the staff of all departments has been notified.
- The Divisional Safety Officer/Divisional Operating Manager should issue a circular notice to notify the staff.
Works Arising Out of Accidents
- An abbreviated procedure may be adopted in the case of accidents, as laid down in Section 24 of The Railways Act, 1989.
- The original lines of rails and works may be restored to their original standard or a temporary diversion may be laid, and then opened for public carriage of passengers, subject to certain conditions.
Certificate for Opening of Works
- A certificate on Form (Annexure - 12/5) must be written out and signed by the representative of the Engineering Department in charge of the work before opening.
- The certificate should be dispatched to the Officers concerned, followed by confirmatory copies by letter.
Opening of New Lines
- Rules and procedures contained in the relevant Chapters of “The Railways (Opening for Public Carriage of Passengers) Rule 2000” should be strictly followed when opening a new line for traffic.
- The same rules apply to initiating the use of Electric Motive Power on a line already opened or commissioning a line where gauge conversion has been done.
Application for Sanction
- The application for sanction should be made to the Commissioner of Railway Safety, and should include the necessary details and documents.
- The application should enquire whether the Commissioner wishes to inspect the work prior to its opening for the public carriage of passengers.
This quiz covers railway safety regulations, including phase working, safety certificates, and deviations from approved plans.
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