Track Machine Manual 2022-2038 PDF

CHAPTER 1 ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE, DUTIES AND INSPECTIONS PART A - ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE AND DUTIES 101 Track Machine Organisation – Role (1) Track Machine Organisation on Zonal Railway will be the custodian of on-track machines and will be responsible for mak...

CHAPTER 1 ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE, DUTIES AND INSPECTIONS PART A - ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE AND DUTIES 101 Track Machine Organisation – Role (1) Track Machine Organisation on Zonal Railway will be the custodian of on-track machines and will be responsible for making the machines available as per the approved deployment programme with requisite staff for efficient working of the machines. Each zone shall have at least one zonal maintenance depot and each division shall have at least one satellite depot for overhauling, repair & maintenance of machines. (2) Track Machine Organization will maintain machines in good condition. The periodical schedules for maintenance of the machines shall be drawn out and the divisions will be advised of the same in advance. IOH and POH should be catered for and shown in the annual deployment programme. Scheduled maintenance activities could be combined with breakdown repairs wherever possible instead of idling the machine exclusively for such activities. (3) Track Machine Organisation will monitor the output of machines for quality and performance with respect to blocks given. (4) Track Machine Organization shall strive for development of its officials and staff to be technically sound, professionally competent, medically fit and safety conscious. All efforts shall be made to impart necessary training – technical as well as G&SR, road learning etc. timely and effectively. (5) Before giving the machine ready for block working, after daily schedule, the machine shall be checked as per stipulations of OEM’s manuals/RDSO instructions for ensuring trouble-free working. (6) Immediately after major schedules/repairs of the machine, performance of machine shall be closely monitored for the first few blocks. (7) In the event of breakdowns of machine in block, immediate action should be taken to rectify the defect. In case it is not possible to rectify the defect in the block, all efforts should be made to clear the block section as early as possible to avoid detention to trains. (8) Efforts shall be made to rush spares, staff and other assistance to site for immediate repairing of the machine. Division shall provide necessary assistance like transport of spares, welding equipment, gas cutting equipment, manpower etc. and assist in expediting the repairs. The objective is to reduce down time to minimum. (9) In case, it is necessary to bring the machine to satellite depot, division should ensure its expeditious movement to and from the depot. Decision on whether the 1  machine has to be brought to the depot for repairs shall be taken by Dy.CE/TM (line) considering relevant factors. (10) The track machines shall be worked as per divisionalised system of working with division managing all day to day affairs including fixation of roaster, minor repairs, arrangement of consumables, staff matters and ensuring suitable working conditions for track machine staff. There may be some variations among the zonal railways. (11) It shall be endeavour of Track Machine Organisation to utilize IT based applications to improve management of information of track machines. Modules for the same shall be provided in TMS to aim for paperless working. 102 Functions and Organisation (1) Functions of Track Machines Organisation -Track Machine Organisation (TMO) shall be under the overall charge of Chief Engineer/Track Machines (CE/TM) of the Zonal Railway. TMO shall be responsible for the following functions: (a) Manpower planning including training and development. (b) Planning, and deployment of track machines. (c) Operation and monitoring of track machines. (d) Repair and maintenance of track machines. (2) Organisation at Zonal Railway HQ (a) CE/TM shall be assisted by one or more Deputy Chief Engineer(s) at HQ , (b) Deputy Chief Engineer/TM/HQ in Headquarter shall be responsible for deployment of machines, finalization of AMCs, planned procurement of spares and consumables, co-ordination with division etc. He shall be assisted by XEN/AXEN/TM/HQ(s) and SSE/JE/TM/HQ(s) working in HQ office and HQ control. (3) Field Organisation on Zonal Railway (a) Deputy Chief Engineer/TM/Line, posted in Zonal Maintenance Depot, shall be responsible for operation and maintenance of machines including emergency repairs and procurement. He will ensure proper deployment of staff, initiation of proposal for AMC as well as that of procurement of spares and consumables. The maintenance workshops in Zone i.e. Zonal Maintenance Depots (ZMD) and Satellite Depots (SD) in the divisions shall also be under his control. He shall be assisted by XEN/AXEN/TM/D for ZMD and XEN/AXEN/TM/Line for Satellite Depots and for monitoring of machines in field. He shall also have a 24x7 control set up in ZMD office. (b) XEN/AXEN/TM/D shall be assisted by SSE/JE/TM/D(s). One of the SSE/TM/D shall be nominated as Depot in-charge called SSE/TM/DI, who in turn, shall be assisted by other SSE/JE/TM/D(s), MCMs, Track Machine Maintainers (TMMs) and Machine Assistants. 2  (c) XEN/AXEN/TM/Line will be assisted by SSE/TM /SDI who shall be in-charge of Satellite Depot and fleet of designated machines. He shall be assisted by SSE/JE/TM/SD, SSE/JE/TM(s) working on the Track Machines, MCMs, TMMs and Machine Assistants. SSE/JE/TM/SD can also be made in-charge of fleet of designated machines and will be assisted by SSE/JE/TM(s) working on the track machines, MCMs and TMMs and Machine Assistants. (d) Each machine will be manned by one or more SSE/JE/TM as per the yardsticks, of which one will be machine in-charge assisted by other SSE/JE/TM(s), MCMs, TMMs and Machine Assistants. (4) Central Periodic Overhauling (CPOH) Workshop (a) CPOH workshops will be setup on Indian Railways for carrying out Periodic Overhauling (POH) of Track Machines. These will function under CE/TM of the respective railway. (b) Deputy Chief Engineer/TM/CPOH shall be in charge of CPOH workshop and will be responsible for periodic overhauling of machines. He shall be assisted by XEN/AXEN/TM/CPOH(s) and SSE/JE/TM/CPOH(s), TMMs and Machine Assistants. 103 Duties of Executive (XEN)/Assistant Executive Engineer (AXEN)/TM/Line (1) General – He shall be responsible for operation and maintenance of all the track machines in his charge. He shall perform following duties: (a) Inspection and maintenance of all machines to ensure these being in a satisfactory, efficient and effective working condition. For this he shall ensure availability of tools & gadgets for inspection of the machines. (b) Ensure adherence to stipulated maintenance schedules. (c) Ensure availability of necessary staff, consumables and spares of fast wearing components and unit replacement assemblies etc. for the operation and optimum utilisation of machines. (d) Ensure achievement of stipulated targets in respect of both the quantity and quality of output. (e) Breakdown repairs shall be organised by him so as to ensure that idle time of machine is minimum. (f) Initiate proposals and plan for major schedules, ensure their execution and submit completion reports for all such works. He shall personally supervise important schedules and major repairs. (g) Ensure co-ordination with other units of Engineering Department as well as those of other departments as necessary. (h) Verification of stores held by the field units, once a year. He should ensure that scraps and obsolete stores are returned to the zonal depot or disposed off. 3  (i) Ensure maintenance of various records and submission of various returns pertaining to machines from the field units. (j) Satellite depot in the division will be under his control through SSE/JE/TM/SDI. (k) Training of Probationers – The Assistant/Executive Engineer shall take interest in training of all probationers sent to him and see that training is given according to the specified programme. He should periodically examine the notes made by them. (l) Staff Matters –He shall ensure that (i) Strict discipline is maintained within the framework of the rules. (ii) Service and leave records are maintained correctly and up-to-date. He will ensure this by sample checks. (iii) Appeals and representations are dealt with promptly and welfare of staff looked after. (iv) Assist Dy.CE/TM(Line) in selections for various skilled and semi-skilled posts so that the same are held in time and the posts are promptly filled up. (v) All the SSE/JEs and other staff working under him possess necessary medical, competency and other certificates, receive route learning and proper training in maintenance practices, safety and protection rules. (m) Ensure adoption of safe operation and maintenance practices and check availability and functioning of safety devices provided on the machines. (n) Ensure proper operation of Service Agreements in force. (o) Counselling of machine staff for immediate action to be taken in case of failure. (2) Observance of rules and regulations - He shall ensure observance of rules, regulations and procedures laid down in this Manual, G&S Rules, IRPW Manual, Engineering Code and other departmental codes, extant orders and circulars issued from time to time. He shall ensure that the staff under him possess these codes and manuals and are acquainted with the relevant rules of operation and maintenance procedures & stipulations connected with their duties and they perform duties, accordingly. (3) Inspection by higher officers - He shall accompany the higher officers during their inspections. Following records shall be made available by him during inspections: (a) History book of the machine, engine and major unit assemblies. (b) Failure registers. (c) Progress bar charts and analysis. (d) Unit cost statement. (e) Maintenance schedule register. 4  (f) Inspection notes of higher officers and compliance report. (g) Operation and maintenance instructions of the machines issued by OEM/RDSO. (h) Programme of deployment of machines. (i) Track Machine Manual and G&S Rules. (j) Record of the training given to supervisors and their competency certificates, road learning and medical certificates. (k) Scale and Position of critical spares and consumables. (l) Inspection checklist and maintenance schedule instruction issued by OEM/RDSO. 104 Duties of Senior Section Engineer/TM/SDI (1) SSE/TM (SDI) shall be responsible for the satisfactory operation, maintenance and productivity of the fleet of machines under his charge and quality of work performed. He shall inspect the machine(s) under his charge, as per laid down schedule and take remedial measures wherever required within reasonable time. He shall submit the report of inspection to his next higher authority. He shall be able to work/operate the machine(s) under his charge when needed and shall be in possession of valid competency certificate, road learning and medical certificate. He shall also ensure that the SSE/JE/TM working under him in the depot and on the track machines have valid competency certificates, road learning and medical certificates etc. (2) He shall be well acquainted with the working systems, operating instructions, maintenance schedules, specifications of the oils & lubricants to be used, critical components etc. of machine(s) under his charge. He shall have thorough knowledge of the manuals supplied by the manufacturers of the machines and associated instructions issued by RDSO. (3) He shall have thorough knowledge of the rules and regulations and procedures concerning his work and duties as laid down in this Manual, G&S Rules, IRPWM, Engineering Code and other departmental codes, extant orders and circulars issued from time to time. He shall guide all the staff working under him in faultless operation and efficient maintenance practices pertaining to the machines in his overall charge and educate them in rules and regulations. He shall ensure that the staff perform their duties efficiently. (4) He shall have in his possession up-to-date copies of the rule books/documents/manuals pertaining to the safe, efficient and trouble-free working of the machines and also other codes and books applicable and needed for the day-to-day working. (5) He shall maintain the records in the depot, pertaining to the machines under his charge and submit the prescribed returns regularly. He shall periodically verify the physical condition and quantities of stock in his charge and arrange to submit 5  periodical returns/requisitions of Tools & Plant, spares, consumables and other stores, carry out verification of all stores including spares held by him, assist in stock verification by Stock Verifiers, and ensure compliance of Account/Audit Reports etc. (6) He shall ensure discipline of the staff working under him within the framework of rules and endeavour to keep their moral high and look after their welfare. (7) He shall ensure proper handing over/taking over of the charge when transfer/change of portfolio is affected. (8) He shall plan and ensure timely execution of the maintenance schedules of the machines within the specified time. (9) He shall keep himself abreast of the various methods and techniques of reconditioning of components and availability status of spares at the Zonal Maintenance Depot for efficient re-commissioning of the machine during breakdowns. He shall render technical assistance to the higher authorities in developmental activities/import substitution and indigenisation activities. (10) He shall investigate major failures of the machine critically for corrective actions/remedial measures and also for fixing responsibilities in case of failures occurring due to lapses of staff. He shall obtain the first information reports during breakdowns, inspect the machines and take action for expeditious repairs. (11) He shall be conversant with the provisions in various Service Agreements/Contracts and organise the visits of Service Engineers (scheduled or break down). Effective utilisation of expert advice and follow-up action on “Service Report Observations” shall form part of his duties. 105 Duties of SSE/TM/SD - Where SSE/TM/SD is available in addition to SSE/TM/SDI depending upon the machine units attached to satellite depot, he will carry out all the duties assigned to SSE/TM/SDI for the fleet of machines assigned to him except those related to stores. He shall follow the instructions of SSE/TM/SDI for improving effective utilization of machines and such other duties assigned to him. 106 Duties of SSE/JE/TM working on machines - Each machine shall be worked under the direct charge of SSE/JE/TM during the movement and working of track machine. He shall be in possession of the valid competency certificate, road learning and medical fitness certificate for working the machine. He shall perform the following duties: (1) Operate the machine following the instructions issued by RDSO/OEM including calculation and input of data as required. (2) Carrying out pre-block maintenance daily as per schedule, other maintenance schedules, and making the machine fit for working and give machine ready memo to SSE/JE/P.way or station master. 6  (3) Ensure proper functioning of all the systems and components and keeping a watch on the controls/indicators/gauges. (4) Initial setting out for the block working and closing the work of the machine. (5) Taking precautions for Design Mode operations such as slewing, lifting etc. in case of tamping machines. (6) Deploying of MCMs, TMMs and Machine Assistants at respective places around the machine for monitoring the work of various systems, maintenance activities during block and also to attract attention of the SSE/JE/TM working in operating cabin and assist him in the event of malfunctioning of the machine or obstructions in track. (7) He shall ensure safety of staff working around the machine. (8) Participate in IOH and POH activities of the machine as required. (9) Assist SSE/JE/TM (in-charge) on the machine in all aspects of machine working and maintenance within his competency. 107 Duties of SSE/JE/Machine In-Charge - One of the SSE/JE/TM on the machine, shall be nominated as the machine-in-charge i.e. SSE/JE/TM/I. In addition to his normal work as detailed in Para 106 above, he shall be responsible for the following functions in which he will be assisted by all the staff posted on the machine: (1) Carrying out the prescribed schedule of maintenance and keeping proper records of the same. (2) Safe custody, accountal and replacement of the spares, Tools & Plants and consumables issued for the machine and returning of released spares to zonal depot for reclamation/condemnation. (3) Keeping systems of the machine in working condition and ensuring the target output, duly maintaining quality. (4) Maintaining log books and other records, sending daily and other periodical reports/statements using appropriate fastest mode of communication. (5) Liaison with the divisional officials and Engineering control for efficient working of his machine, co-ordination with the permanent way staff and planning daily programme of machine work and interacting with the permanent way staff for working e.g. working in design mode for slewing and lifting of track etc. (6) Actively associating during visit of firm’s Service Engineer, furnishing of such information as may be needed for proper examination of the machine and taking necessary follow up action. (7) Furnishing necessary reports to and keeping SSE/TM/SDI or SD informed as the case may be, about all the relevant aspects of the machines as also other records and details as asked by him and carry out necessary actions as directed for proper operation and maintenance of his machine. (8) In the event of breakdown of the machine, he will be responsible for setting right the defect in shortest possible time with the help of machine and other staff. In 7  case the machine cannot be repaired in the block, he shall be responsible for winding up using all resources including back-up systems and clear the block section as early as possible. He shall be assisted by SSE/JE/P.Way and demand the engine/breakdown train through SSE/JE/P.Way, if required, without undue delay. 108 Duties of SSE/JE/MCM/TMM in Control Set Up in HQ/ZMD/Division - The duties of the above staff in control offices are as given in Chapter 11. 109 Duties of Master Crafts Man (MCM) and Track Machine Maintainers (TMM) - MCMs and TMMs attached with the machine(s) shall assist the SSE/JE/TM in operation and maintenance of track machines. Their main functions are: (1) To attend to the daily and weekly maintenance schedules of machine and record the compliance in log book. To attend and assist service checks by the service engineers. (2) To attend to breakdown and repairs of machines in block with due urgency. (3) To keep in his custody the various tools, plants and equipment necessary to attend repairs and ensure their working condition. (4) To attend to the repairs and maintenance of machines including during IOH and POH. (5) To guide and supervise the machine assistants and other staff in attending to the maintenance/repairs. (6) To remain vigilant during movement and working of machine and to inform the concerned SSE/JE/TM of any abnormalities. (7) To ensure safety of the machine and staff working at machine site. (8) Accompany the machines during shifting as directed, especially T-28 machine and PQRS portals. (9) Any other work assigned to him by the SSE/JE/TM. (10) MCMs and TMMs posted in depots and work areas other than machines will perform duties assigned by their controlling officials. 110 Duties of Machine Assistant - He shall assist SSE/JE/TMs and TMMs in performing their functions and their main duties would be as below: (1) To keep the machine in neat and clean condition. (2) To replace spares like tamping tools as directed by SSE/JE/TM or TMMs. (3) To recoup HSD oil as required. (4) To assist TMM for carrying out daily and other specified schedule maintenance of track machine including that for IOH and POH. (5) Transportation of material, spares and consumables from depot to machine and vice versa. 8  (6) To bring all necessary tools and plants from coach to machine or otherwise as specified by TMM or machine-in-charge. (7) To be vigilant during machine working and promptly inform machine-in-charge regarding any obstruction in track viz. SEJ, Level Crossing, Bridge, joggled fish plates etc. boulders, rail pegs etc. so as to enable SSE/JE/TM to take necessary preventive action. (8) To warn for any abnormal sound, bursting of hose, breakage of any assembly etc. to machine-in-charge. (9) To assist machine-in-charge in attending the failure in shortest possible time. (10) Extend help during service check by service engineer. (11) Ensure safety of self and colleagues during block. (12) Perform duty of watchman for machine and coach, if required. (13) Accompany the machines during shifting as directed, especially T-28 machine and PQRS portals. (14) At the end of the day, facilitate safe/proper stabling of machine in siding. (15) Any other duties assigned by TMO officers or SSE/JE/TM or TMM. (16) Machine assistants posted in depots and work areas other than machines will perform duties assigned by their controlling officials. 111 Duties of Assistant Divisional Engineer (Open Line) ADEN - He shall perform following duties regarding track machines working in his section: (1) He shall ensure that the pre-requisites for introduction of various track machines as specified in this manual are complied with, well in advance of deployment of the machine(s). (2) In the stretches where the requirement of tamping is more than the normal tamping cycle, the cause should be analysed and suitable remedial action taken to restore the normal cycle. (3) He shall make arrangements for pre-block, during block and post block activities. (4) He shall ensure that machines are utilised in continuous stretches as per planned programme avoiding frequent shifting of the machines. (5) He shall ensure suitable accommodation for machine staff as required with the facility of water supply, power supply and resting arrangements. (6) He shall periodically inspect track machines working in his jurisdiction as per specified schedule. (7) He shall arrange HSD for machines including transportation of consumables, spares etc. required by the machines from the depot to site of work. (8) He shall ensure adequate lighting arrangements when night working of machines is involved. (9) He shall monitor the output and quality of work done by the machines. 9  (10) He shall co-ordinate with other departments like Traffic, OHE and S&T in the field to facilitate machine working. (11) In the eventuality of breakdown of machine, he shall take all possible actions to clear the block section expeditiously, once it is known that machine cannot be repaired in the block. 112 Duties of SSE/JE/P.Way Deployed with the Machine - He shall be the in-charge of the supervision of the work of track machine. He shall perform following duties: (1) He shall ensure that the pre-requisites for introduction of various track machines as specified in IRTMM are complied with, well in advance of deployment of the machine like collection of site details and computation of values to be fed for design mode of working. (2) He shall be responsible for pre-block operations, block operations (other than machine operation) and post block operations as detailed for various machines. (3) During working of track machines, he shall check the track parameters and condition of track, attending to any shortcomings, ensuring that the track parameters are well within the tolerances. He shall also ensure that track is free of obstructions and infringements for safe passage of traffic before clearing the line block. As required or stipulated he shall allow traffic at suitable speed restriction based on the condition of track after machine working. He shall be responsible for issue of all necessary caution orders for machine working. (4) Transportation of tamping tools to be reconditioned and bringing back reconditioned tamping tools will be his responsibility. Similarly, he will be responsible for temporary storage and timely arrangement and transportation of diesel oil, lube oil, hydraulic oil and other consumables from the depots to various machines working in his jurisdiction. (5) In case the quality of work done by the machine is not satisfactory, he shall investigate and take suitable remedial measures in coordination with SSE/JE/TM. (6) He is responsible for protection of the site of work and adjoining track wherever necessary. He will be responsible for arranging adequate precautionary measures for the safety of staff working with machine in the block section against danger of trains on the adjoining line(s). He shall arrange for track protection and provide look out men for safety at site. (7) He is responsible to ensure that the machine(s) are stabled in suitable sidings and at such stations as to minimise idle run of the machines as well as wastage of block hours in entering and clearing of the block section. (8) He shall provide all assistance to SSE/JE/TM for repairing of machine and winding up for expeditious clearing of the block section in case of failure of the track machines in mid-section, duly calling for necessary assistance of light engine, breakdown special etc. as necessary. 10  (9) He shall arrange for protecting and watching of stabled machines and he shall also ensure that no sick vehicles etc. are pushed into the same siding affecting the taking out of the machines to avail blocks. (10) He shall co-ordinate with other departments like Traffic, OHE and S&T in the field to facilitate working. PART B – INSPECTION OF TRACK MACHINES 113 Inspection Schedule of Track Machine Officials - Track machines shall be inspected as per prescribed schedule in accordance with detailed checklist of individual machines issued by RDSO. Periodicity of inspection for officers and supervisors of track machine shall be as given below: (1) Inspection by Officials of Track Machine Organisation Table 1.1 Track machine* Inspection frequency of Track Machine Officials Dy.CE/TM/ Line AXEN /XEN/ SSE/TM/SDI or SD TM/Line RGM 3 months (owning Monthly (owning Fortnightly railway) railway) (owning railway) Monthly (working Fortnightly Weekly (working railway) (working railway) railway) TRT 6 Months Monthly Fortnightly TLE/PCCM 1 Year 2 Months Fortnightly TEX/CSM/UNIMAT 1 Year 3 Months Monthly WST BCM/SBCM 1 Year 2 Months Monthly MPT/DTS/BRM/ Need Basis 4 Months 2 Months UTV/RBMV *The inspection schedule is for individual machine. e.g. if there are 3 BCMs under one division, then AEN/TM/Line shall inspect each BCM, once in 2 months The inspecting officials shall issue inspection reports to their concerned immediate subordinates with a copy marked to immediate concerned superior. 114 Inspection Schedule of Open Line Officials - The schedule of inspection of Track Machines for open line officials shall be as here under: 11  Table 1.2 Track Machine Inspection frequency of open line officials SSE (P.Way) in- JE (P.Way) Sr.DEN ADEN charge sectional TEX, CSM, DTS, 3 Fortnightly During supervision During supervision WST, UNIMAT Months of pre-block, of pre-block, during and SBCM during block and block and post- post-block works block works but RGM, TRT, TLE, 2 Fortnightly but not less than once a week not less than once PCCM and BCM Months a week Once during MPT, BRM, UTV, As per the RBMV etc. need deployment Sr. DEN/DEN and ADEN shall inspect the track machines as per above schedule, duly covering other aspects like, adequacy of all allied track works, quality of machine work, safety aspects involved, items pertaining to the welfare of machine staff, records such as programme of tamping, actual tamping, variations, repeated tamping, speed restriction etc. Copy of inspection report of ADEN shall be sent to AEN/TM/Line and that of Sr. DEN/DEN shall also be sent to Chief Engineer/TM and Deputy Chief Engineer/TM/Line and Dy.CE/TM/HQ in addition to concerned subordinate officials. 115 Items to be Inspected - RDSO has issued checklist for inspection of each type of track machine, which is available on the web site of RDSO. The list of the same is also given in Chapter 8. However, the broad list of items to be checked and inspected by track machine as well as open line officials is given below. (1) Inspecting Officials of TMO as well as Open Line (a) Pre Block Inspection - They shall reach the stabling siding or station at least one hour before the block time. They shall check the following: (i) Staff accommodation/facilities. (ii) Infrastructural facilities like sidings, rest house, water supply and electrical connection etc. (iii) Knowledge of safety rules of SSE/TM, MCM, TMM & machine assistants. (iv) Working of emergency backup system for clearing block in case of machine failure. (v) Adequate safety of staff working in block section against danger of incoming trains on adjacent lines. 12  (vi) Staff attendance. (vii) Checking of competency certificates, route learning and medical fitness of staff, issues of field staff. (viii) Records of the machine failures and general health of machine. (ix) Availability of Codes and manuals with latest correction slips. (x) Availability of safety items/equipment as per prescribed norms. (xi) Availability and expiry date of detonators, fire extinguisher and first aid box. (xii) Availability of machine deployment plan and the actual deployment vis-a-vis the plan. (xiii) Working of braking system. SSE/JE/P.Way shall inspect item (i) to (v). They will check the knowledge of safety rules for MCM, TMM and machine assistant. (b) During Block Working - Inspecting officials shall inspect working of the machine(s) and safety precautions and practices observed, during traffic block in addition to attention to pre-requisites, works to be done during and post machine-working activities. They shall record the results of their inspection and ensure compliance within a reasonable time. Immediate action shall be initiated in respect of areas where the condition of machine or track aspects needs quick attention. A report shall be submitted to the next higher authority at the end of every month indicating inspections carried out, deficiencies noticed and remedial actions taken. (c) Machine Specific Items - Items to be checked for different machines by TMO as well as open line officials are listed below: (i) TAMPERS Adequacy of track data required for the selected mode of working. Mode of working and its appropriateness. Condition of tamping tools. Tamping parameters like; tamping depth, squeezing time, squeezing pressure, vibration pressure. General lift, ramp in and ramp out, slew, lift, versine values, SE etc. Tamping quality. (ii) BCM Condition of cutting chain and its fingers. Condition of Screens. Pre-survey and removal of obstructions. Quality of screening and ballast distribution. 13  Waste conveyor safety switch operation. Width and depth of cutting of ballast profile. Safety precaution at closing of work. (iii) TRT Condition of BFR, gantry rail and bridge rail. Sleeper picking and laying system (NT and OT conveyor). Sleeper spacing system (Index wheel). (iv) BRM Functioning of all systems for dressing and distribution of ballast. Condition of broom and conveyor belt. Condition of different ploughs. Working of hopper system where provided. Quality of profiling done. (v) SBCM Condition of cutting chain and its cap. Condition of Screens. Screening width. Operations of waste conveyor safety switch. Quality of screening. (vi) TLE Proper laying of auxiliary track and its support system. Working mode and working speed of machine. Condition of BRNs. (vii) PCCM Function of motorized trolleys. Arrangement of wooden block support for crawler. Proper hooking of turnout. Condition of hooks and pins. Quality of laying (alignment) by machine. (viii) UTV/RBMV Condition of crane and its attachments for lifting materials. Availability of all specified tools and plant and their condition. Condition of BRNs. 14  (ix) RGM Condition of Grinding stone and spark arrestors. Check track data in GDMS format uploaded in machine, particularly direction of curve. Grinding inputs (pattern) and input system. Measurements at identified test locations wherever existing. Sufficient water in water wagon and its discharge system. Grinding quality and improvement in GQI. Cleaning of machine of iron dust and its proper disposal. Precautions at location of obstructions like points and crossing curve with checkrail etc. (x) DTS Frequency of Vibration and static load. Working mode and working speed. Track parameter after work. Precautions taken on bridges, tunnels etc. (2) Inspecting Officials of TMO- Additional items - Track Machine officials shall carry out inspections as per laid down schedule and in accordance with detailed check list issued by RDSO. Few important additional items to be checked are given below for guidance. (a) General (i) Details of work done since last POH, IOH, and adherence to other maintenance schedules of machines. (ii) Condition of camping coach. (iii) Availability of critical spares and consumables. (iv) Functioning of safety devices, control unit and measuring units and general cleanliness of the machine. (v) Tightness of the nuts and bolts of all moving and vibrating items. (vi) Availability of tools and plants. (vii) Follow up action on Service Engineer’s reports. (viii) Availability and proper maintaining of records. Log Book. History Book. Register of Periodical Maintenance Schedules. Critical Spare part List. 15  Failure register. Follow up action on Service Engineer’s reports. OEM manuals. (b) Engine (i) General condition of engine with respect to starting problem. (ii) Engine hours total, since last POH, and last attention given. (iii) Smoke condition. (iv) Belt condition and tension. (v) RPM. (vi) Oil pressure. (vii) Oil temperature. (viii) Oil leakages if any. (c) Hydraulic System (i) Measurement of hydraulic pressure of various units. (ii) Maximum hydraulic temperature. (iii) Condition of hydraulic cooler. (iv) Quality of fitment of hose assemblies, leakages. (v) Quality of hydraulic oil. (vi) Level of hydraulic oil etc. (d) Pneumatic System (i) Air pressure and leakages. (ii) Working of water separator. (iii) Functioning of air oiler and air dryer. (iv) Functioning of various valves. (v) Functioning of brakes. (vi) Condition of brake shoe and gap. (e) Electrical and Electronics (i) Condition of battery. (ii) Condition of self-starter and alternator. (iii) Condition of transducer. (iv) Condition of all gauges, meters. (v) Condition of lights, hooter. (vi) Condition of safety devices like limit switches etc. (vii) Condition of cable code and terminal code in junction box. 16  (f) Oil and Water Level – Level of oils like engine oil, diesel, transmission gearbox and other gearboxes oil, axles gear oil and coolant/water in radiator etc. (g) Filters – Replacement/cleaning of air filters, air dryer filters, diesel filters, hydraulic filters and lube oil filters as per schedule. (h) Lubrication (Oiling and Greasing) –Adequacy of oiling and greasing of all ball and socket joints, movable parts and cardon shaft as per schedule. (i) Specific Items to be seen in Different Machines – Following items specific to machines should also be checked in addition to that mentioned at Para 114 (1)(c) above: (i) TAMPERS – Condition of rail clamps, hooks, trolleys, tamping bank, tool tilting system, lining & lifting system, satellite, working of ALC, Laser, GVA system etc. (ii) BCM – Condition of cutter bar, screens, wear plates, corner rollers, turret gear, plough, conveyors belts etc. (iii) TRT – Condition and working of conveyer pads, sled, dynamic plough, clamping and guiding rollers etc. (iv) BRM – Condition of wear plates of different ploughs, rail top clearing, rubber elements etc. (v) SBCM – Condition of conveyor belts, tooth bucket & ditcher wheel etc. (vi) TLE – Condition of sleeper gripper, rail clamps, sliding frames, simplex and duplex chains etc. (vii) PCCM – Condition of clamps, sliding frames, crawler and trolleys etc. (viii) UTV/RBMV – Condition of outrigger and lifting capacity of crane. (ix) RGM – Grind modules tilting system, dust collection system, working of all grind motors and automatic system of its operation linked with grind stone, working of front and rear camera, functioning of obstruction detection system, working of buggy up and down system and its locking. (x) DTS- Roller clamp condition, working of vibration unit and preloading unit. (3) Inspecting Official of Open line - Additional Items - Open line officials shall look for the following items also in addition to those listed above: (a) Output of the machine vis-a-vis traffic block. (b) In Tampers, they should check tamping charts and check reasons and suggest for remedies to increase tamping cycle. (c) In BCM’s they shall ensure that depth of cutting is a judicious mix of lifting and excavation based on advance survey and proposed L-section. (d) Check benchmarks & reference marks and obligatory points. 17