40 Questions
What type of bridge construction requires the sanction of the Commissioner of Railway Safety?
New bridges
What is an exception to the requirement of sanction from the Commissioner of Railway Safety for level crossings?
Providing lifting barriers at interlocked level crossing
What types of alterations to points and crossings do not require the sanction of the Commissioner of Railway Safety?
Shifting of points and crossings
What type of signaling installation requires the sanction of the Commissioner of Railway Safety?
New signaling installations
What type of station construction requires the sanction of the Commissioner of Railway Safety?
New stations
What type of re-grading of running lines requires the sanction of the Commissioner of Railway Safety?
Heavy re-grading
What type of construction on a running line requires the sanction of the Commissioner of Railway Safety?
Construction of an ash pit
What type of additions to running lines require the sanction of the Commissioner of Railway Safety?
All of the above
What should be done with the certificate after it is dispatched to the Officers concerned?
A confirmatory copy is sent by letter
Who should hand over a copy of the certificate to the representative of the Operating Department?
The Engineering representative
Why is it necessary to hand over a copy of the certificate?
To permit passage of traffic over the restored road
What should be done with diversions before opening for public traffic?
Test them by running a Material train or light engine
When is the Certificate to Commissioner of Railway Safety not required to be sent?
When the line is restored within 24 hours
What is the Commissioner of Railway Safety allowed to do in certain circumstances?
Take the earliest opportunity of inspecting the diversion
When is it necessary to follow the rules and procedure contained in 'The Railways (Opening for Public Carriage of Passengers) Rule 2000'?
When a new line is opened for traffic
What is required to be filled out before opening a new line for traffic?
Application for Sanction
What type of diversion is considered a new line?
Permanent diversion of more than 2 km in length
When is a new station involved in a diversion?
When the diversion is of any length and a new station is involved
What is not considered a new work?
Alteration in buildings
Who should apply for sanction for carrying out works affecting the passenger running lines?
Either Senior Divisional Engineer or Senior Divisional Signal and Telecommunication Engineer
How far in advance should an application be made for any alterations, reconstruction, or additions that require the sanction of Commissioner of Railway Safety?
30 days
What happens if a work for which sanction of CRS is obtained but work is not taken in hand within a certain period?
The Commissioner of Railway Safety should be approached for renewal of the sanction
What is included in the works covered in Section 21 to 23 of The Railways Act, 1989?
Any work covered in Section 21 to 23 of The Railways Act, 1989
What is the time period within which a work should be started if sanction of CRS is obtained?
12 months
What is the minimum depth of ballast cushion required below sleepers?
250 mm
What is the purpose of the Bridge Certificate?
To certify the strength of the bridges
What is the maximum speed of the rolling stock?
None of the above
What is the purpose of the table with Sl. No.?
To list the speed restrictions
What is the correction slip used for?
To correct errors in the Bridge Certificate
What is the purpose of mentioning the maximum number of locomotives?
To propose multiple operations
What is the purpose of the Bridge Rules?
To determine the minimum strength of the superstructure
What is the significance of mentioning the 'weakest portion' in the table?
To identify the weakest portion without speed restriction
Who signs the Safety Certificate before opening temporary or new works?
The Divisional Railway Manager
What is the reference number for the sanctioned work?
Commissioner of Railway Safety No.
What is the purpose of the Safety Certificate?
To open the temporary or new works
Who is the Safety Certificate addressed to?
The Commissioner of Railway Safety
What type of work is described in the Safety Certificate?
Permanent or temporary work
What is the countersignature for the Safety Certificate?
The Chief Engineer/Chief Bridge Engineer
What is the application number for the sanctioned work?
Application No.
What is the date of the sanctioned work?
The date of the Application No.
Study Notes
Works Requiring Sanction of Commissioner of Railway Safety
- Additions, extensions, or alterations to running lines, including points and crossings
- New signaling and interlocking installations or alterations to existing installations
- New stations, temporary or permanent, including ash pits on running lines
- Heavy re-grading of running lines involving lowering/raising of track in excess of 500 mm
- New bridges, including road over and under bridges, foot over bridges, strengthening, raising, reconstruction, dismantling, or extension of existing bridges
- Provision of new level crossings, shifting of existing level crossings on passenger running lines
- Permanent diversion (deviation) more than 2 km in length without a station in-between or with a new station involved
- Temporary diversion, except those laid for restoration of through communication after an accident
Application for Sanction of Works
- Application should be made 30 days in advance of the expected commencement of work
- If work is not taken in hand within 12 months from the date of sanction, the Commissioner of Railway Safety should be approached for renewal of the sanction
Certificate Requirements
- In the case of the Divisional Works, the application should be made by Senior Divisional Engineer and/or Senior Divisional Signal and Telecommunication Engineer
- The certificate shall be dispatched by quickest means to the Officers concerned, followed by confirmatory copies by letter
- The Engineering representative should hand over a copy of the certificate to the representative of the Operating Department at the site of the accident
Diversions
- Diversions should, wherever possible, be tested by running a Material train or light engine over them before opening for public traffic
- The Commissioner of Railway Safety may inspect the diversion if necessary, especially if it is to be extended for more than three days
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