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What is the primary purpose of posting a flagman with hand signals at a distance of 30 metres in rear of the place of obstruction?
What is the primary purpose of posting a flagman with hand signals at a distance of 30 metres in rear of the place of obstruction?
What is the purpose of the banner flag placed across the track?
What is the purpose of the banner flag placed across the track?
What is the purpose of the detonators placed on the track?
What is the purpose of the detonators placed on the track?
What is the role of the man at the site of obstruction?
What is the role of the man at the site of obstruction?
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What is the distance from the track where the flagman with hand signals and detonators should stand?
What is the distance from the track where the flagman with hand signals and detonators should stand?
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What is the purpose of posting a flagman with hand signals at a distance of 600 metres in rear of the work?
What is the purpose of posting a flagman with hand signals at a distance of 600 metres in rear of the work?
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What should the flagman do when the train is approaching?
What should the flagman do when the train is approaching?
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When can the driver resume normal speed after passing the obstruction?
When can the driver resume normal speed after passing the obstruction?
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At what distance should the rail dolley be protected by a flagman on a double line?
At what distance should the rail dolley be protected by a flagman on a double line?
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How many flagmen are required on a single line?
How many flagmen are required on a single line?
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What is the purpose of the three detonators carried by flagmen?
What is the purpose of the three detonators carried by flagmen?
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What signal does the official-in-charge wave to indicate it is safe to remove the danger signals?
What signal does the official-in-charge wave to indicate it is safe to remove the danger signals?
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What is the responsibility of the official-in-charge of the rail dolley?
What is the responsibility of the official-in-charge of the rail dolley?
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When is it safe to remove the detonators from the track?
When is it safe to remove the detonators from the track?
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What should the flagman do when a train is sighted?
What should the flagman do when a train is sighted?
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What should the official-in-charge do while approaching level crossings?
What should the official-in-charge do while approaching level crossings?
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When can a motor trolley be run without block protection?
When can a motor trolley be run without block protection?
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When should sections of restricted visibility be traversed under block protection?
When should sections of restricted visibility be traversed under block protection?
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What is the minimum distance to be maintained between two trollies running together in the same direction on the same line?
What is the minimum distance to be maintained between two trollies running together in the same direction on the same line?
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What should be done on sighting an approaching train or the Flagman's signal?
What should be done on sighting an approaching train or the Flagman's signal?
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What is the primary purpose of placing men with hand signals between the trolley and the Flagman?
What is the primary purpose of placing men with hand signals between the trolley and the Flagman?
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Under what conditions must the official in charge of the trolley arrange to take sufficient men with hand signals?
Under what conditions must the official in charge of the trolley arrange to take sufficient men with hand signals?
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What is the purpose of a list of 'sections of restricted visibility'?
What is the purpose of a list of 'sections of restricted visibility'?
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When can a motor trolley be run under block protection?
When can a motor trolley be run under block protection?
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What is the primary concern of the Guard when stabling a Material train in an outlying siding?
What is the primary concern of the Guard when stabling a Material train in an outlying siding?
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Who should the Guard report deficiencies and damages to?
Who should the Guard report deficiencies and damages to?
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What should the Guard do before giving the signal to start the Material train?
What should the Guard do before giving the signal to start the Material train?
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Why must the Guard ensure all labourers have been detrained before parting a Material train?
Why must the Guard ensure all labourers have been detrained before parting a Material train?
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What should the Driver do before moving the Material train?
What should the Driver do before moving the Material train?
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What is the purpose of the Guard keeping a record of damages caused to the vehicles during the work?
What is the purpose of the Guard keeping a record of damages caused to the vehicles during the work?
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What should the Assistant Divisional Engineer do upon receiving reports of deficiencies and damages?
What should the Assistant Divisional Engineer do upon receiving reports of deficiencies and damages?
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Who is responsible for ensuring that Engineering vehicles sent for periodical overhaul are returned expeditiously?
Who is responsible for ensuring that Engineering vehicles sent for periodical overhaul are returned expeditiously?
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Why must the Guard ensure that all labourers have been detrained before commencing any shunting with the Material train?
Why must the Guard ensure that all labourers have been detrained before commencing any shunting with the Material train?
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What is the minimum rank of the engineering official required for direct supervision of track machines?
What is the minimum rank of the engineering official required for direct supervision of track machines?
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What is the minimum distance required between two track machines running in a block section?
What is the minimum distance required between two track machines running in a block section?
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Who is responsible for taking traffic block and clearing the block after completion of work?
Who is responsible for taking traffic block and clearing the block after completion of work?
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What is required for a track machine operator to work a machine?
What is required for a track machine operator to work a machine?
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When is permission required for an 'On Track' machine to be worked?
When is permission required for an 'On Track' machine to be worked?
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What equipment must each unit of track machine carry?
What equipment must each unit of track machine carry?
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Who ensures that other staff deployed on the machine are fully conversant with the protection rules?
Who ensures that other staff deployed on the machine are fully conversant with the protection rules?
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Study Notes
Protection in Block Section and Procedure for Passing of Trains
- Before commencing work in a block section, a notice must be issued to the Station Master/Block-hut in-charge at each end of the Block section and their acknowledgment obtained.
- Depending on the type of work, protection of the line must be ensured by posting flagmen and placing banners or detonators at specified distances from the work site.
Flagmen and Hand Signals
- When a train is required to stop at the site of work, a flagman with hand signals must be posted at a distance of 30 metres in rear of the place of obstruction.
- A banner flag must be placed across the track at a distance of 600 metres in rear of the work, with a flagman showing stop hand signals.
- Detonators must be placed on the line 10 metres apart, with a flagman showing stop hand signals at a distance of 1200 metres in rear of the work.
Working of Motor Trolleys
- Motor trolleys may be worked under block protection or without block protection, as prescribed by the Railway Administration.
- Working under block protection is required during night time, during day time with poor visibility due to fog or dust storm, and in sections of restricted visibility.
- Flagmen must be posted at a distance of 1200 metres from the rail dolley, with intermediate flagmen posted as necessary.
- A flagman must wave the red flag vigorously to warn the official-in-charge of the dolley of an approaching train.
Reporting Deficiencies and Damages
- The Guard of a Material train must report any deficiency or damage to the Train Examiner and the Assistant Divisional Engineer.
- The Guard must also keep a record of all damages caused to the vehicles during work.
Warning to Workers on Material Trains
- The Guard must ensure that all workers are on the train and warn them to sit down before giving the signal to start.
- The Driver must sound the whistle before moving the train, as a warning to the labourers.
- The Guard must ensure that all labourers have been detrained before parting the Material train.
Engine Crew’s Hours of Duty
- Drivers and Assistant Drivers employed on Material trains must be relieved according to their duty rosters.
- The Assistant Divisional Engineer is responsible for keeping track of all Engineering vehicles allotted to his sub-division.
Working of Track Maintenance Machines
- All 'On Track' machines must be worked only under traffic block with the permission of the concerned Station Masters and in accordance with special instructions.
- Each machine must be in direct charge of a nominated track machine operator, who is responsible for the working of the machine under his charge.
- The track machine shall work under the direct supervision of an engineering official not below the rank of JE/SSE/P.Way.
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