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What is the primary responsibility of the individual regarding accidents?
What is the primary responsibility of the individual regarding accidents?
What should the individual do in the event of a public complaint?
What should the individual do in the event of a public complaint?
Which safety equipment must be regularly checked and maintained?
Which safety equipment must be regularly checked and maintained?
What is a key guideline for testing Signals and Points by the Station Master?
What is a key guideline for testing Signals and Points by the Station Master?
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If a fire occurs at the station, what is the individual's immediate responsibility?
If a fire occurs at the station, what is the individual's immediate responsibility?
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What action should be taken if an accident occurs?
What action should be taken if an accident occurs?
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How should the individual maintain communication with the control office?
How should the individual maintain communication with the control office?
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What should be noted and protected if an accident occurs?
What should be noted and protected if an accident occurs?
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What must the individual be equipped with during night duties?
What must the individual be equipped with during night duties?
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What is the individual responsible for after completing shunting?
What is the individual responsible for after completing shunting?
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Which action should be taken if track failure occurs?
Which action should be taken if track failure occurs?
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How should the gate lamps and hand signal lamps be maintained?
How should the gate lamps and hand signal lamps be maintained?
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What must be done to ensure the road traffic is unaffected at the gate?
What must be done to ensure the road traffic is unaffected at the gate?
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What should be done with the indicators in the evening?
What should be done with the indicators in the evening?
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What must be ensured about the equipment at the level crossing?
What must be ensured about the equipment at the level crossing?
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What is the responsibility of the gaetman if he must leave the gate during an emergency?
What is the responsibility of the gaetman if he must leave the gate during an emergency?
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What is the protocol for handling public complaints at the gate?
What is the protocol for handling public complaints at the gate?
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What is essential to verify before delivering papers to the loco pilot?
What is essential to verify before delivering papers to the loco pilot?
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What must be completed before a person considers themselves relieved of duty?
What must be completed before a person considers themselves relieved of duty?
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In the case of abnormal working, what is the responsibility regarding points and trains?
In the case of abnormal working, what is the responsibility regarding points and trains?
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What is the preservation period for the Wagon Exchange Register?
What is the preservation period for the Wagon Exchange Register?
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Which of the following registers is classified as a permanent record?
Which of the following registers is classified as a permanent record?
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What action should be taken if the crossing is fouled during shunting operations?
What action should be taken if the crossing is fouled during shunting operations?
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What is the duration of preservation for the Guard’s Signature Book?
What is the duration of preservation for the Guard’s Signature Book?
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What is required regarding the uniform while on duty?
What is required regarding the uniform while on duty?
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Which register has a preservation period of only 1 year?
Which register has a preservation period of only 1 year?
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Which circumstance does NOT allow a person to abstain from duty?
Which circumstance does NOT allow a person to abstain from duty?
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What is the responsibility related to issuing papers for trains entering/leaving the yard?
What is the responsibility related to issuing papers for trains entering/leaving the yard?
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How long should the Register of Important Circulars be preserved?
How long should the Register of Important Circulars be preserved?
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What is expected in terms of rest before duty?
What is expected in terms of rest before duty?
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Which activity must be conducted during the shunting operations as per guidance?
Which activity must be conducted during the shunting operations as per guidance?
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What role does the log book play in train and shunting movements?
What role does the log book play in train and shunting movements?
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What should be done if a person is absent from duty?
What should be done if a person is absent from duty?
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What is the responsibility of the Station Master regarding outdated timetables?
What is the responsibility of the Station Master regarding outdated timetables?
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What must be maintained by the Station Master regarding public advertisements?
What must be maintained by the Station Master regarding public advertisements?
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Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Station Master?
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Station Master?
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What should be done to obsolete records according to the guidelines?
What should be done to obsolete records according to the guidelines?
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What is the condition for displaying advertisements on rolling stock?
What is the condition for displaying advertisements on rolling stock?
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Where should completed records be stored?
Where should completed records be stored?
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What must the Station Master do regarding periodical returns?
What must the Station Master do regarding periodical returns?
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Which of the following lists is NOT related to the Station Master’s responsibilities?
Which of the following lists is NOT related to the Station Master’s responsibilities?
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What is the purpose of the register maintained for advertisements?
What is the purpose of the register maintained for advertisements?
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What action should the Station Master take regarding the telephone numbers listed for emergency services?
What action should the Station Master take regarding the telephone numbers listed for emergency services?
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What must the individual do with the accident register and charts?
What must the individual do with the accident register and charts?
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What immediate action should be taken regarding the site of an accident?
What immediate action should be taken regarding the site of an accident?
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During an investigation of a public complaint, what should be included in the report sent to the Divisional Office?
During an investigation of a public complaint, what should be included in the report sent to the Divisional Office?
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Which aspect must be ensured when testing the signals?
Which aspect must be ensured when testing the signals?
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What should be done when multiple departments are involved in a complaint?
What should be done when multiple departments are involved in a complaint?
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Regarding fire safety equipment, what is a critical responsibility?
Regarding fire safety equipment, what is a critical responsibility?
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What must be documented in the charge book concerning the functioning of signals?
What must be documented in the charge book concerning the functioning of signals?
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How should the individual handle clues and evidence at an accident site?
How should the individual handle clues and evidence at an accident site?
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What must Station Masters do when forwarding letters or complaints from staff?
What must Station Masters do when forwarding letters or complaints from staff?
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Which activity regarding the presentation of Guards of Honour is permissible at the station?
Which activity regarding the presentation of Guards of Honour is permissible at the station?
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What is strictly prohibited concerning photography or film shooting on railway premises?
What is strictly prohibited concerning photography or film shooting on railway premises?
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Which aspect is Station Masters responsible for regarding religious activities on railway land?
Which aspect is Station Masters responsible for regarding religious activities on railway land?
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What is the consequence of not handling compliance with letters marked for concerned departments by the Station Master?
What is the consequence of not handling compliance with letters marked for concerned departments by the Station Master?
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What should be done to preserve clues or evidence during an incident?
What should be done to preserve clues or evidence during an incident?
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What is expected regarding the operation of coaching trains at the station?
What is expected regarding the operation of coaching trains at the station?
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Which document must be maintained in good condition by the ASM?
Which document must be maintained in good condition by the ASM?
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When dealing with abnormal working, what specific duty must be performed?
When dealing with abnormal working, what specific duty must be performed?
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What is required when receiving instructions from superiors?
What is required when receiving instructions from superiors?
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In case of an emergency, what additional duty must be performed?
In case of an emergency, what additional duty must be performed?
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What is the individual responsible for regarding sanitation at the station?
What is the individual responsible for regarding sanitation at the station?
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What must be ensured regarding signals and track indicators?
What must be ensured regarding signals and track indicators?
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What must the ASM keep in personal custody when leaving their office?
What must the ASM keep in personal custody when leaving their office?
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What is the individual obliged to do before leaving their duty station?
What is the individual obliged to do before leaving their duty station?
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Which action is NOT part of the responsibilities of the individual during duty?
Which action is NOT part of the responsibilities of the individual during duty?
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During abnormal working conditions, what responsibility is assigned to the individual?
During abnormal working conditions, what responsibility is assigned to the individual?
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In the context of issuing shunting orders, what is a key duty of the individual?
In the context of issuing shunting orders, what is a key duty of the individual?
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What must be ensured about staff directives received during duty?
What must be ensured about staff directives received during duty?
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What should the individual do if the crossing is fouled during shunting operations?
What should the individual do if the crossing is fouled during shunting operations?
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Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the individual in their role?
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the individual in their role?
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What condition must be fulfilled before an individual can consider themselves relieved of duty?
What condition must be fulfilled before an individual can consider themselves relieved of duty?
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What derives the authority for individuals to issue necessary papers to trains?
What derives the authority for individuals to issue necessary papers to trains?
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What is required before an individual can engage in duty?
What is required before an individual can engage in duty?
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What color signal is exhibited during shunting operations if the crossing is fouled?
What color signal is exhibited during shunting operations if the crossing is fouled?
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What is the responsibility of the Station Master concerning outdated timetables?
What is the responsibility of the Station Master concerning outdated timetables?
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Under what condition can public advertisements be displayed within the station limits?
Under what condition can public advertisements be displayed within the station limits?
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What is required of the Station Master regarding the maintenance of Rule Books?
What is required of the Station Master regarding the maintenance of Rule Books?
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What action is necessary when records are obsolete?
What action is necessary when records are obsolete?
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Where should completed records be stored according to guidelines?
Where should completed records be stored according to guidelines?
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What must the Station Master maintain regarding public advertisements?
What must the Station Master maintain regarding public advertisements?
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Which responsibility does the Station Master hold in relation to registers and forms?
Which responsibility does the Station Master hold in relation to registers and forms?
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What is a requirement for retaining records according to the guidelines?
What is a requirement for retaining records according to the guidelines?
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What should the Station Master ensure regarding the accuracy of periodical returns?
What should the Station Master ensure regarding the accuracy of periodical returns?
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What type of records must be stocked properly and secured?
What type of records must be stocked properly and secured?
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Study Notes
Station Master Responsibilities
- Maintains Accident Register and Accident Charts
- Tracks stock figures and reports to control
- Investigates public complaints, sends extracts with staff explanations and personal remarks to Divisional Office
- Attends accidents, takes charge of the site, assists in relief measures, ensuring prompt evacuation of injured and stranded passengers
- Investigates yard accidents, obtains statements from responsible staff, and submits a report with conclusions and a joint note to the Divisional Office
- Ensures fire-fighting equipment at the station is in working condition
- Regularly tests points, signals, and track circuits
- Ensures signals return to the ‘ON’ position after train movement
- Prevents conflicting signals from being taken ‘OFF’ simultaneously
- Confirms signals are not taken ‘OFF’ until all points are correctly set and facing points are locked
- Obeys lawful orders of superiors unless contradicting existing rules
- Ensures proper indication of points, signals, track, circuits, crank handle, and level crossing gates
- Issues required papers to trains based on log ASM instructions
- Issues shunting orders following existing rules
- Monitors shunting staff performance
- Ensures clearance of running lines in case of track circuit failure
- Maintains a log book for train and shunting movement
- Provides complete train arrival information to log ASM supported by a private number
- Manages pad locking of points and train piloting in the absence of Deputy Station Manager or outdoor staff
Pointsman/Shuntman Responsibilities
- Obeys lawful orders of ASM on duty or supervising official during shunting operations
- Exhibits danger signal to the supervising official if the crossing is fouled during shunting
- Pilots trains in case of abnormal working conditions and when ordered by the SM on duty
- Maintains a neat and clean uniform while on duty
- Reports for duty after adequate rest, avoiding duty under influence of alcohol, drugs, or intoxicants
- Remains on duty unless properly relieved or authorized by superiors
- Sets points properly in non-interlocked yards and manages them for all shunting movements
- Ensures fouling marks are cleared after completion of shunting
- Uses hand signal lamps during nighttime and flags during daytime
- Verifies route setting before delivering papers to the loco pilot
- Assists the SM in determining line clearance in case of track failure
- Lights up indicators in the evening and extinguishes them in the morning
- Cleans and oils burners and trims wicks under the supervision of the Station Manager/Deputy Station Manager
Gateman Responsibilities
- Operates the gate according to SWRs for train passage
- Prevents train detention due to late gate closure
- Keeps check-rail channels clean and maintains the road within railway limits
- Cleans gate lamps and hand signal lamps daily
- Trims burner wicks to ensure proper lighting and continuous burning from sunset to sunrise
- Maintains a clean and tidy gate lodge, planting shrubs and plants
- Remains alert on duty until properly relieved
- Closes and locks the gate booms against road traffic before leaving the gate in emergencies
- Ensures equipment at L-xing is complete and functional
- Produces the public complaint book upon request
- Avoids unnecessary road traffic delays at the gate
Station Facilities and Information
- A list of nearby Doctors and Hospitals with phone numbers.
- Rules for using Rest Houses and Rest Rooms.
- A list of home addresses and phone numbers of staff in the Station Master’s office.
- A list of people with phone numbers who can provide transportation in emergencies, including tent houses.
- A list of nearby Fire Stations, Bus depots, Airports, OIL companies, with phone numbers.
- Phone numbers for Civil, Police, Military, and Railway officials.
- Other prescribed notices.
- A list of staff qualified in First Aid.
- Blood groups of staff.
Advertisement Policy
- Public advertisements require written permission from the competent officer in the commercial publicity branch.
- A register is maintained with details of all advertisements displayed at the station.
- Advertisements on engines, passenger coaches, and rolling stock require prior permission from the Divisional Railway Manager.
Rules Books, Manuals, and Records
- The Station Master is responsible for keeping rule books up-to-date and accessible to staff.
- Station Masters ensure proper maintenance of all registers, forms, and charts.
- Periodic returns are submitted accurately and on time.
- Destruction of obsolete records is recorded in a register.
Record Management
- Completed books/registers are bundled with a cover showing the commencement and completion dates.
- Records are stored in dry and secure locations to prevent unauthorized access.
- The period of preservation for various station records is defined, with guidelines on which records are considered permanent.
Station Master Responsibilities
- Maintaining accident registers and charts, ensuring they are up-to-date
- Keeping track of stock figures and relaying them to the control department
- Investigating public complaints, sending summaries with staff explanations and personal remarks to the Divisional Office
- Attending accidents promptly, taking charge of the accident site, assisting with relief efforts, ensuring prompt evacuation of injured and stranded passengers, protecting clues and evidence, informing the control office at regular intervals, requesting assistance (relief trains, medical vans) if necessary
- Investigating yard accidents, gathering statements from staff involved, submitting reports with conclusions and joint notes to the Divisional Office
- Ensuring fire-fighting equipment is in good condition and ready for use
- Testing signals, points, and track circuits regularly, recording the results in the charge book, including: ensuring signals return to ‘ON’ position, preventing conflicting signals from being taken ‘OFF’ simultaneously, ensuring points are correctly set and facing points are locked, performing any additional testing procedures authorized by the relevant officer
- Attending incidents or accidents promptly, assisting with relief measures, collecting information, informing the control office for required assistance, informing local civil authorities, safeguarding clues and evidence
- Handling the block instrument personally when on duty, preventing unauthorized personnel from manipulating or handling the block panel, block instrument, or block telephone
- Maintaining TSR and relevant documents in good condition, ensuring all entries are complete and up-to-date
- Completing transactions of trains for which line clear was given/obtained until the arrival of those trains
- Obeying lawful orders of superiors that do not contradict existing rules
- Ensuring points, signals, track circuits, crank handles, and level crossing gates are displayed in the appropriate places
- Issuing required papers to trains entering and leaving the yard under the instructions of the log ASM
- Issuing shunting orders for shunting operations according to existing rules
- Monitoring the work of the shunting staff
- Ensuring running lines are clear in case of track circuit failure
- Maintaining a log book for train and shunting movements
- Providing the complete arrival time of all trains to the log ASM, supported by a private number
- Cranking and pad-locking of points and piloting trains in the absence of the Deputy Station Manager or outdoor personnel
Pointsman/Shuntman Responsibilities
- Obeying lawful orders of the ASM supervising shunting operations, including coupling/uncoupling wagons, fixing rubber washers, closing wagon doors, displaying hand signals, etc.
- Exhibiting the danger signal when the crossing is "fouled" during shunting operations
- Piloting trains in cases of abnormal working or when ordered by the SM on duty
- Maintaining a neat and clean uniform while on duty
- Performing duty after taking adequate rest and without being under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or intoxicants
- Avoiding absence from duty or exchanging duty without prior permission from superiors
- Not leaving duty without being properly relieved or authorized by superiors
General Station Operations Information
- Rule Books and Manuals: The Station Master is responsible for ensuring rule books are kept up-to-date and available for staff reference.
- Registers, Forms, and Charts: The Station Master is responsible for ensuring all registers, forms, and charts are properly and neatly maintained and used only for their intended purpose.
- Periodical Returns: Station Masters are responsible for the accuracy and timely submission of all periodical returns.
- Obsolete Records: Destructions of obsolete records should be recorded in a register.
- Station Records: Completed books/registers are to be bundled with a cover indicating the commencement and completion dates. Records should be stored in dry, secure places to prevent unauthorized access or damage.
- Model Letters: SR.DOM should provide model drafts for frequently received letters to ensure polite, respectful, and courteous language.
- Forwarding Letters/Complaints: Station Masters are responsible for providing their own remarks when forwarding letters or complaints from staff.
- Letters Pertaining to Other Departments: Station Masters may mark letters relevant to other departments for the appropriate in-charge but remain responsible for ensuring timely compliance.
- Playing of Bands and Guard of Honor: Playing of bands and presentation of guard of honor on the station platform is prohibited without prior permission from the DRM.
- Photography and Film Shooting: Photography or film shooting is prohibited within station limits and on railway lines without permission from authorized railway administration officials.
- Religious Edifices: Employees are prohibited from occupying station areas for prayer, religious functions, or religious structure erection or alteration without the sanction of the General Manager.
- Station Operating Registers and Records: Specific timeframes for retaining station operating registers and records are outlined.
- Advertising: Public advertisement displays require written permission from the competent officer in the commercial publicity branch. Station Masters maintain a register detailing these advertisements.
- Advertising on Railway Stock: Advertisements are prohibited on engines, passenger coaches, or rolling stock without prior permission from the Divisional Railway Manager.
- Station Manager Responsibilities: Regularly update timetables and notices, ensure current telephone numbers are listed, and remove outdated materials.
Additional Information
- Station Resources: Stations should have access to various crucial resources such as a list of nearest doctors and hospitals with contact details, rules regarding the use of Rest Houses and Rest Rooms, a list of staff home addresses and contact numbers, a list of emergency contacts (transportation, tent houses), a list of local emergency services, lists of relevant officials, and information regarding staff qualified for First Aid treatment and blood groups.
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Test your knowledge on the roles and responsibilities of a Station Master in railway operations. From handling accidents to managing signal systems, understand the crucial tasks that ensure passenger safety and station efficiency. This quiz will cover various aspects of the job, including emergency response and compliance with regulations.
