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What must the Engineer in charge do before signing the Safety Certificate?
What must the Engineer in charge do before signing the Safety Certificate?
The Engineer in charge must test the new works and satisfy himself that the installation is safe for public use.
In the case of joint works, who else must sign the Safety Certificate?
In the case of joint works, who else must sign the Safety Certificate?
The Engineer in charge of the other concerned departments must also sign the Safety Certificate.
What is required to be attached to the Safety Certificate from the Operating Department?
What is required to be attached to the Safety Certificate from the Operating Department?
A certificate stating that the necessary Station Working Rules have been issued must be attached.
To whom must copies of the Safety Certificate be sent?
To whom must copies of the Safety Certificate be sent?
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What action does the Engineer in charge take after satisfying himself about the new works?
What action does the Engineer in charge take after satisfying himself about the new works?
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What is required of the General Manager of the Government railway before the actual use of locomotive or rolling stock?
What is required of the General Manager of the Government railway before the actual use of locomotive or rolling stock?
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How do the provisions of the rule apply to other railway administrations seeking approval?
How do the provisions of the rule apply to other railway administrations seeking approval?
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What is the condition for introducing a new passenger carrying train above 130 kilometers per hour?
What is the condition for introducing a new passenger carrying train above 130 kilometers per hour?
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What should a railway administration do to change the speed of an existing passenger carrying train above 130 kilometers per hour?
What should a railway administration do to change the speed of an existing passenger carrying train above 130 kilometers per hour?
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When was the amendment GSR 945(E) regarding railway procedures applied?
When was the amendment GSR 945(E) regarding railway procedures applied?
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What is required when considering an increase in the speed of a locomotive beyond the maximum sanctioned speed?
What is required when considering an increase in the speed of a locomotive beyond the maximum sanctioned speed?
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Which engineer must sign when the shop maintenance and open line maintenance of electric locos are under the electrical department's control?
Which engineer must sign when the shop maintenance and open line maintenance of electric locos are under the electrical department's control?
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What is the protocol for signing when motive power with chopper control is to be used?
What is the protocol for signing when motive power with chopper control is to be used?
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When must the Dy.CSTE submit the commissioning programme to the Sr.DSTE?
When must the Dy.CSTE submit the commissioning programme to the Sr.DSTE?
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What must be followed during the construction work of signalling assets?
What must be followed during the construction work of signalling assets?
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Who prepares the Station Working Rules (SWR) for newly created signalling assets?
Who prepares the Station Working Rules (SWR) for newly created signalling assets?
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What is the ideal timeframe for completing outdoor works related to signalling assets?
What is the ideal timeframe for completing outdoor works related to signalling assets?
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What is necessary if there is a deviation from the established instructions?
What is necessary if there is a deviation from the established instructions?
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What should be written if any document is not sent?
What should be written if any document is not sent?
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What is required to be certified regarding the materials used in the works?
What is required to be certified regarding the materials used in the works?
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What phrase should be used to indicate that working rules will be provided later?
What phrase should be used to indicate that working rules will be provided later?
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How many days in advance must the date of inspection be communicated?
How many days in advance must the date of inspection be communicated?
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What is the validity period for the sanction accorded to the work?
What is the validity period for the sanction accorded to the work?
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List one type of document included in the temporary works.
List one type of document included in the temporary works.
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What must be confirmed before opening the works for public carriage of passengers?
What must be confirmed before opening the works for public carriage of passengers?
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What action is proposed before the work opens to public carriage?
What action is proposed before the work opens to public carriage?
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What is the role of Dy.CSTE concerning signal failures?
What is the role of Dy.CSTE concerning signal failures?
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Why must Open Line inspectors be involved in new or alteration works?
Why must Open Line inspectors be involved in new or alteration works?
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What is required before performing work in existing location boxes?
What is required before performing work in existing location boxes?
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What must be approved before trenching and cable laying work commences?
What must be approved before trenching and cable laying work commences?
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What tests must the open line organization conduct prior to non-interlocking working?
What tests must the open line organization conduct prior to non-interlocking working?
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What should the Executing agency do before offering installation for joint tests?
What should the Executing agency do before offering installation for joint tests?
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How should Sr.DSTE plan maintenance staff positioning?
How should Sr.DSTE plan maintenance staff positioning?
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What must be done if there are alterations in the wiring diagram after the final function test?
What must be done if there are alterations in the wiring diagram after the final function test?
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Match the following actions with their respective responsibilities regarding the Safety Certificate:
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Study Notes
Safety Certificate
- The Engineer in charge must submit a Safety Certificate before opening new railway works.
- The Engineer in charge is responsible for testing the installation and ensuring safety for passengers and railway employees before signing the certificate.
- The Safety Certificate must be countersigned by officers who applied for the sanction from the Commissioner of Railway Safety and must include a certificate from the Operating Department confirming station working rules.
- Copies of the Safety Certificate are sent to relevant officers, including the Divisional Railway Manager and Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer.
Introduction of New Passenger Trains
- Railway administrations can introduce new passenger trains or change the speed of existing passenger trains according to instructions from the Central Government.
- However, the Central Government's approval is necessary before introducing a new passenger train exceeding 130 kilometers per hour or increasing the speed of an existing passenger train above 130 kilometers per hour on any section of the railway.
Handing Over/Taking Over of Signalling Assets
- Dy.CSTE/Con or Project or Rly PSUs in charge of the work in the field must submit a commissioning program to the Sr.DSTE of the division at the beginning of the financial year.
- All works should be completed during the pre non-interlocking period, with outdoor works like ground connections, point machine fixing and testing, cable reallocation, and signaling gear reallocation completed by the Construction/Project organisation or Rly PSUs after taking disconnections or blocks.
- The Station Working Rules (SWR) are prepared by the concerned Construction/Project Officer or Rly PSUs Officer and signed by the Divisional S&T and Operating Officers.
- The Open Line inspectors and Officers must associate themselves during the work execution stage of new or alteration work to identify deficiencies that need to be corrected.
- Open Line maintenance staff must present when work is undertaken in existing location boxes.
- The cable route plan should be approved by the division before trenching and cable laying.
- Power supply equipment installed by construction organization or Rly PSUs for the works must conform to policies, circulars, and instructions.
- Functional tests and cable insulation test must be carried out by the Open Line organization before allowing the construction organization or Rly PSUs to commence non-interlocking working.
- Construction agency is responsible for continuity test, wire count, breakdown test and functional test before offering the installation to the open line for joint test.
- Sr.DSTE must plan the positioning of the maintenance staff after the construction/Project organisation or Rly PSUs gives the commissioning program for the year.
Safety Certificate for Signalling Installations
- The Engineer-in-charge must submit a Safety Certificate before opening any new signalling work to the Commissioner of Railway Safety.
- The certificate is submitted on a prescribed form (Annexure: 9-A2) and must be signed by the Engineer-in-charge, and if applicable, the Engineer-in-charge of other departments involved in the joint work.
- Before signing the Safety Certificate, the Engineer-in-charge must conduct tests on the installation to ensure it was carried out correctly and that the work can be opened for public carriage of passengers without endangering public or employee safety.
- The Engineer-in-charge must notify the Commissioner of Railway Safety that the installation is ready for use using a message in the format detailed in the sanction application (Annexure: 9-A1).
- The message must also be signed by the Engineer-in-charge of other concerned departments when the installation is a joint work.
- The Safety Certificate is countersigned by the officers who applied for the sanction from the Commissioner of Railway Safety/PCSTE.
- A certificate from the Operating Department, confirming the necessary Station Working Rules are in place and referencing any deviations from General and Subsidiary Rules, is also attached.
- Copies of the Safety Certificate are sent to the Divisional Railway Manager, the Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer, and the Principal Chief Engineer/Principal Chief Electrical Engineer if those engineering departments are involved.
Safety Certificate for S&T Works Introducing Electrification
- A Safety Certificate for S&T work introducing Electrification is certified on form Annexure: 9-A5.
- The certificate states that the Signalling and Telecommunication works for introducing 25 KV single phase, 50 cycles A.C. traction have been carried out correctly.
- It certifies that electrical traction can be introduced for public carriage of passengers without endangering the safety of passengers or employees.
Joint Safety Certificate for New Locomotives or Rolling Stock
- A Joint Safety Certificate must be issued for the operation of new locomotives or rolling stock on a railway line.
- It is submitted on form Annexure: 9-A6.
- The certificate details the specific locomotives and rolling stock to be included, their maximum permitted operating number, the section of the railway line involved, and their maximum speed limits.
- The certificate identifies any existing speed restrictions and special conditions related to the operation of the new locomotives or rolling stock.
- The certificate requires signatures from relevant departments:
- P.C.M.E.
- P.C.E.
- CSTE/Con or CSTE/Proj or Rly PSUs in charge of the work.
Specific Guidelines for Joint Safety Certificates:
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The reconnection of gears can only occur after a full test by the relevant open line maintenance staff.
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The CSTE/Con or CSTE/Proj or Rly PSUs in charge of the work must discuss non-interlocking of major station yards for signalling works with the PCSTE/OL. Similarly, for medium and wayside stations, the Dy.CSTE/Con or Project or Rly PSUs in-charge of the work must discuss the work with the Sr.DSTE in charge of the concerned division.
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Joint inspections at the SSE/Incharge & officer level by both open-line and construction or Project or Rly PSUs must be undertaken before proceeding with non-interlocking of a station for signally works.
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Major work by the S&T construction organisation or Rly PSUs in charge of the work inside the relay room/cabin/cabin basement at any station is not allowed unless the maintenance of signalling equipment in the station is transferred to the executing agency. This maintenance agreement must encompass all signalling gears in the yard.
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Minor alterations inside the relay room/cabin/cabin basement can only be undertaken with the presence of open line maintenance staff and must not involve the transfer of maintenance responsibility.
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The executing agency must assume full administrative control over all station-based maintenance staff if they are tasked with maintaining the station.
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The executing agency is responsible for ensuring the safe working of gears while they are under their control.
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All relevant safety instructions must be strictly adhered to by the executing agency.
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Records of functional tests performed on a selection table/locking table/route control charts, contact break down test, and continuity test must be submitted to the open line immediately after commissioning.
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These documents must be stored securely in a sealed packet, including details of the contents and the signature of the division's Sr.DSTE/DSTE, at the station.
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The construction/Project organisation or Rly PSUs must inform the relevant Sr.DSTE of the division about planned works at stations in advance.
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Regular meetings to review progress, decide joint inspection dates, and create joint meeting minutes are required between the Dy.CSTE/C or Rly PSUs in- charge of work and the Sr.DSTE of the division.
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Joint inspections, taking place both at supervisor and officer levels, between open line and construction organisation or Rly PSUs are conducted to assess work 15 days after signally work is commissioned. Deficiencies are separated into Category A (must be addressed before handover) and Category B (addressed post handover with mutually agreed dates).
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For their own work, open line staff must actively participate in construction activities related to the following:
- RRI/Panel site plan and size
- Cable route plans & laying
- Signal locations
- Power supply sources & equipment planning
- Cable testing
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After Rly PSUs work is complete, the executing agency must provide the relevant division with the following documents and maintenance accessories:
- All drawings in the standard size (Para 8.1.3 of Signal Engineering Manual)
- Any other relevant documentation
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This quiz covers the essential protocols for submitting Safety Certificates and the procedures for introducing new passenger trains in railway operations. It highlights the responsibilities of the Engineer in charge and the necessary approvals from the Central Government. Test your knowledge on railway safety measures and administrative procedures.
