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What should the Guard and Loco Pilot do after a cyclone or storm has passed?
What should the Guard and Loco Pilot do after a cyclone or storm has passed?
- Wait for additional instructions from passengers.
- Restart the train immediately without consultation.
- Consult with the Railway staff before restarting. (correct)
- Resume service without assessing safety first.
What action must the SM take when the anemometer indicates a dangerous wind velocity?
What action must the SM take when the anemometer indicates a dangerous wind velocity?
- Control the movement of trains at the station. (correct)
- Consult the weather service for updates.
- Inform passengers about the situation.
- Allow trains to proceed if scheduled.
Who is responsible for supplying copies of the rules to railway servants?
Who is responsible for supplying copies of the rules to railway servants?
- Railway Administration (correct)
- Local station managers
- Individual railway servants
- The Ministry of Railways
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the SM when wind velocity is above danger levels?
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the SM when wind velocity is above danger levels?
When can the SM resume the normal running of trains?
When can the SM resume the normal running of trains?
What should railway servants do if their copy of the rules is lost or defaced?
What should railway servants do if their copy of the rules is lost or defaced?
What is one of the responsibilities of railway servants regarding the rules they are supplied with?
What is one of the responsibilities of railway servants regarding the rules they are supplied with?
What should passengers do to assist in maintaining safety during strong winds?
What should passengers do to assist in maintaining safety during strong winds?
What is necessary for railway servants to ensure regarding the staff working under them?
What is necessary for railway servants to ensure regarding the staff working under them?
In the context of railway operations, what is required if the staff from another railway work trains on this railway?
In the context of railway operations, what is required if the staff from another railway work trains on this railway?
What is one of the duties of every railway servant regarding the knowledge of the rules?
What is one of the duties of every railway servant regarding the knowledge of the rules?
What must railway servants do if required by the Railway Administration?
What must railway servants do if required by the Railway Administration?
How should corrections to the rules be handled by the railway servants?
How should corrections to the rules be handled by the railway servants?
What is prohibited for railway servants while on duty regarding substance use?
What is prohibited for railway servants while on duty regarding substance use?
What should be done if a railway servant is suspected to be intoxicated?
What should be done if a railway servant is suspected to be intoxicated?
Which of the following duties is NOT required of a railway servant?
Which of the following duties is NOT required of a railway servant?
What is a railway servant required to do concerning safety?
What is a railway servant required to do concerning safety?
Under what condition can a railway servant take a stimulant drug?
Under what condition can a railway servant take a stimulant drug?
What should a railway servant do when asked for their name and designation?
What should a railway servant do when asked for their name and designation?
What conduct is required when railway servants are in uniform and on duty?
What conduct is required when railway servants are in uniform and on duty?
What should a railway servant do upon spotting an obstruction on the railway?
What should a railway servant do upon spotting an obstruction on the railway?
What action is prohibited during public dealings by railway servants?
What action is prohibited during public dealings by railway servants?
What is a railway servant's responsibility regarding assistance during an accident?
What is a railway servant's responsibility regarding assistance during an accident?
What is required for Loco Pilots and other railway staff when they transfer from other Zonal Railways?
What is required for Loco Pilots and other railway staff when they transfer from other Zonal Railways?
What responsibility does every railway servant have regarding railway property?
What responsibility does every railway servant have regarding railway property?
Which of the following actions is NOT mentioned as a responsibility of every railway servant?
Which of the following actions is NOT mentioned as a responsibility of every railway servant?
What must railway servants do before absconding from their duties due to illness?
What must railway servants do before absconding from their duties due to illness?
What is expected of railway servants when ordered by their superiors?
What is expected of railway servants when ordered by their superiors?
When should a railway servant request permission before being absent from duty?
When should a railway servant request permission before being absent from duty?
What is the consequence of failing to report a breach of rules by a railway servant?
What is the consequence of failing to report a breach of rules by a railway servant?
What should railway servants present if they are unable to attend duty due to sickness?
What should railway servants present if they are unable to attend duty due to sickness?
Which of the following is a duty of every railway servant regarding safety?
Which of the following is a duty of every railway servant regarding safety?
Which of the following actions should railway servants NOT take regarding their attendance?
Which of the following actions should railway servants NOT take regarding their attendance?
What should a railway servant do upon observing a defective signal?
What should a railway servant do upon observing a defective signal?
How should a railway servant signal when a train has parted?
How should a railway servant signal when a train has parted?
Which action is NOT appropriate for a Station Master during a storm warning?
Which action is NOT appropriate for a Station Master during a storm warning?
What factor should influence the Loco Pilot's decision to stop the train during severe weather?
What factor should influence the Loco Pilot's decision to stop the train during severe weather?
Which of the following does NOT describe a situation requiring immediate action by a railway servant?
Which of the following does NOT describe a situation requiring immediate action by a railway servant?
When should a railway servant advise the Station Master?
When should a railway servant advise the Station Master?
What is the primary duty of a Loco Pilot during a storm?
What is the primary duty of a Loco Pilot during a storm?
What action should be avoided when a train has parted?
What action should be avoided when a train has parted?
What must a Station Master do upon receiving a cyclone warning?
What must a Station Master do upon receiving a cyclone warning?
What should the action be when the Loco Pilot feels the storm is dangerous?
What should the action be when the Loco Pilot feels the storm is dangerous?
What is required of railway servants upon transferring from another Zonal Railway?
What is required of railway servants upon transferring from another Zonal Railway?
Which of the following is NOT a specified duty of every railway servant?
Which of the following is NOT a specified duty of every railway servant?
What must every railway servant do if they wish to switch their duty hours?
What must every railway servant do if they wish to switch their duty hours?
What is required of a railway servant who is unable to attend duty due to sickness?
What is required of a railway servant who is unable to attend duty due to sickness?
In the context of railway duties, what must every railway servant do regarding their superiors?
In the context of railway duties, what must every railway servant do regarding their superiors?
What is the expected behavior of a railway servant upon noticing a safety breach?
What is the expected behavior of a railway servant upon noticing a safety breach?
When are railway servants allowed to be absent from duty?
When are railway servants allowed to be absent from duty?
Which responsibility regarding safety must every railway servant adhere to?
Which responsibility regarding safety must every railway servant adhere to?
If a railway servant fails to report a rule breach, what is the consequence?
If a railway servant fails to report a rule breach, what is the consequence?
What is the maximum time frame in which a railway servant is prohibited from taking alcohol before starting their duty?
What is the maximum time frame in which a railway servant is prohibited from taking alcohol before starting their duty?
What action should be taken if a railway servant is suspected to be intoxicated while on duty?
What action should be taken if a railway servant is suspected to be intoxicated while on duty?
Which of the following behaviors is NOT expected of a railway servant during duty?
Which of the following behaviors is NOT expected of a railway servant during duty?
What is required of railway servants when they observe an obstruction on the railway?
What is required of railway servants when they observe an obstruction on the railway?
In which scenario is a railway servant allowed to take stimulant drugs?
In which scenario is a railway servant allowed to take stimulant drugs?
Which of the following actions is inappropriate for a railway servant while in uniform?
Which of the following actions is inappropriate for a railway servant while in uniform?
Which of the following responsibilities is vital for every railway servant concerning safety?
Which of the following responsibilities is vital for every railway servant concerning safety?
What is expected from railway servants regarding their conduct towards the public?
What is expected from railway servants regarding their conduct towards the public?
What role does the uniform play for railway servants while on duty?
What role does the uniform play for railway servants while on duty?
What must a railway servant do when asked to provide their name and designation?
What must a railway servant do when asked to provide their name and designation?
What responsibility does each railway servant have regarding the rules supplied to them?
What responsibility does each railway servant have regarding the rules supplied to them?
What should a railway servant do if they lose their copy of the rules?
What should a railway servant do if they lose their copy of the rules?
Which statement most accurately reflects the duties of a railway servant regarding their knowledge of the rules?
Which statement most accurately reflects the duties of a railway servant regarding their knowledge of the rules?
What action should the Railway Administration take concerning the distribution of rule copies?
What action should the Railway Administration take concerning the distribution of rule copies?
What is the prescribed action if some staff from another railway work on this railway?
What is the prescribed action if some staff from another railway work on this railway?
What must a railway servant do with respect to the rules if they are provided with a copy?
What must a railway servant do with respect to the rules if they are provided with a copy?
Which of the following is a requirement concerning knowledge of rules for every railway servant?
Which of the following is a requirement concerning knowledge of rules for every railway servant?
What is the purpose of supplying translations of the rules to railway servants?
What is the purpose of supplying translations of the rules to railway servants?
What should a railway servant do if they observe any obstruction on the way?
What should a railway servant do if they observe any obstruction on the way?
When should the Station Master grant 'Line Clear' to an incoming train?
When should the Station Master grant 'Line Clear' to an incoming train?
What action should a railway servant take upon noticing a defective signal?
What action should a railway servant take upon noticing a defective signal?
What is the appropriate non-verbal signal for a railway servant whose train has parted?
What is the appropriate non-verbal signal for a railway servant whose train has parted?
When might a Loco Pilot decide to stop a train during severe weather conditions?
When might a Loco Pilot decide to stop a train during severe weather conditions?
Which of the following must NOT be done by a railway servant when reporting unsafe conditions?
Which of the following must NOT be done by a railway servant when reporting unsafe conditions?
Under what circumstances should the Station Master detain a train during a storm?
Under what circumstances should the Station Master detain a train during a storm?
What should a railway servant do if they see unusual circumstances that could affect train safety?
What should a railway servant do if they see unusual circumstances that could affect train safety?
What should be avoided when bringing a train to a halt in severe weather conditions?
What should be avoided when bringing a train to a halt in severe weather conditions?
Which of the following actions is critical for a Loco Pilot when facing severe storm conditions?
Which of the following actions is critical for a Loco Pilot when facing severe storm conditions?
What is the primary consideration for the Loco Pilot before restarting the train?
What is the primary consideration for the Loco Pilot before restarting the train?
Which of the following actions must the SM take if the anemometer indicates a dangerous wind velocity?
Which of the following actions must the SM take if the anemometer indicates a dangerous wind velocity?
When is it permissible for the SM to grant Line Clear to waiting trains?
When is it permissible for the SM to grant Line Clear to waiting trains?
What role does the Guard play in relation to train safety during strong winds?
What role does the Guard play in relation to train safety during strong winds?
What should the SM do when strong winds are present and trains are halted?
What should the SM do when strong winds are present and trains are halted?
Study Notes
Supply and Management of Rules
- Railway Administration must supply copies of rules to each station, locomotive running shed, and designated offices.
- Railway servants with specific responsibilities receive a copy of relevant rules for their duties.
- Railway servants can request translations or specific portions of the rules as needed.
Rules Upkeep
- Railway servants must keep their copies of rules updated and correct.
- They are required to produce their copy upon request from superiors and replace lost or damaged copies promptly.
- Supervisors are responsible for ensuring compliance with the rules within their teams.
Knowledge and Compliance
- All railway servants must understand the rules relevant to their duties, regardless of whether they possess a copy.
- Passing prescribed examinations is mandatory for certain roles.
- Supervisors should assist staff in understanding the rules.
Reporting and Assistance
- Railway servants must report any violations of the rules to their superior immediately.
- Assistance in enforcing these rules is expected from all railway servants.
Security Responsibilities
- Each railway servant is accountable for the safety and security of railway property they manage.
- Prevention of trespass, theft, and fire on railway property is essential.
Attendance and Duty Conduct
- Railway servants must report for duty as scheduled and remain on duty unless formally relieved.
- Unauthorized absence from duty or swapping shifts without permission is prohibited.
- Medical certification is required for illness-related absences.
Substance Use Regulations
- Being under the influence of any intoxicating substances while on duty is strictly forbidden.
- Loco pilots cannot consume intoxicants within eight hours prior to their duty.
Professional Conduct
- Railway servants must maintain proper uniform and neat appearance while on duty.
- Courteous and prompt interaction with the public is expected; illicit gratuities must not be accepted.
- Public assistance should be given with accurate information.
Safety Responsibilities
- Safety of the public is paramount; railway servants must report any unsafe conditions immediately.
- Immediate action is required for any signal defects or operational issues to avert accidents.
Emergency Protocols
- In severe weather conditions, the Station Master must assess safety and may detain trains as necessary.
- Loco pilots should stop trains in severe weather safely and consult with the Guard before resuming movement.
Anemometer Use
- Anemometers at vulnerable locations help monitor wind speeds; actions are to be taken if readings exceed danger levels.
- Station Masters must coordinate operations based on anemometer data, ensuring train movements are safe during adverse weather conditions.
Supply and Management of Rules
- Railway Administration must supply copies of rules to each station, locomotive running shed, and designated offices.
- Railway servants with specific responsibilities receive a copy of relevant rules for their duties.
- Railway servants can request translations or specific portions of the rules as needed.
Rules Upkeep
- Railway servants must keep their copies of rules updated and correct.
- They are required to produce their copy upon request from superiors and replace lost or damaged copies promptly.
- Supervisors are responsible for ensuring compliance with the rules within their teams.
Knowledge and Compliance
- All railway servants must understand the rules relevant to their duties, regardless of whether they possess a copy.
- Passing prescribed examinations is mandatory for certain roles.
- Supervisors should assist staff in understanding the rules.
Reporting and Assistance
- Railway servants must report any violations of the rules to their superior immediately.
- Assistance in enforcing these rules is expected from all railway servants.
Security Responsibilities
- Each railway servant is accountable for the safety and security of railway property they manage.
- Prevention of trespass, theft, and fire on railway property is essential.
Attendance and Duty Conduct
- Railway servants must report for duty as scheduled and remain on duty unless formally relieved.
- Unauthorized absence from duty or swapping shifts without permission is prohibited.
- Medical certification is required for illness-related absences.
Substance Use Regulations
- Being under the influence of any intoxicating substances while on duty is strictly forbidden.
- Loco pilots cannot consume intoxicants within eight hours prior to their duty.
Professional Conduct
- Railway servants must maintain proper uniform and neat appearance while on duty.
- Courteous and prompt interaction with the public is expected; illicit gratuities must not be accepted.
- Public assistance should be given with accurate information.
Safety Responsibilities
- Safety of the public is paramount; railway servants must report any unsafe conditions immediately.
- Immediate action is required for any signal defects or operational issues to avert accidents.
Emergency Protocols
- In severe weather conditions, the Station Master must assess safety and may detain trains as necessary.
- Loco pilots should stop trains in severe weather safely and consult with the Guard before resuming movement.
Anemometer Use
- Anemometers at vulnerable locations help monitor wind speeds; actions are to be taken if readings exceed danger levels.
- Station Masters must coordinate operations based on anemometer data, ensuring train movements are safe during adverse weather conditions.
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This quiz covers Chapter II of the rules applying to railway servants. It focuses on the supply and distribution of rule copies to various railway offices and staff. Test your knowledge of these crucial regulations and how they govern railway operations.
