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CHAPTER V OPERATION OF ROLLING STOCK 30500 Divisional Organization Senior Divisional Electrical Engineer /Divisional Engineer (Operations) assisted by junior officer / officers is responsible for operation of Electric locomotives and Multiple Units in a division....

CHAPTER V OPERATION OF ROLLING STOCK 30500 Divisional Organization Senior Divisional Electrical Engineer /Divisional Engineer (Operations) assisted by junior officer / officers is responsible for operation of Electric locomotives and Multiple Units in a division. 30501 Duties of Chief Traction Foreman-Running (CTFR) In addition to overseeing work of the ATFR, he will 1. exercise overall day-to- day control over staff incharge of electric loco operation and outstation maintenance; 2. ensure day to day availability of electrical running staff for train services and exercise control over the booking of such running staff ; 3. arrange supply of uniforms, rule books consumable stores and tools to the running staff; 4. arrange periodical vision tests of running staff as prescribed and maintain records for the same; 5. maintain 'Road Knowledge Register' for running staff and ensure that no person is booked to work a train until he has thoroughly learnt the road and has signed a certificate that he is fully acquainted with the road; 6. investigate and report cases of time lost on loco account whenever reported by the Traffic Controller; depute Driving Inspector whenever required to investigate and collect more details as required 7. educate staff under his charge on safety rules and test their knowledge of such rules; 8. arrange relief of running staff as required for refresher courses and other training schemes; 9. ensure upkeep of running rooms so as to ensure that staff get adequate rest in the running rooms and are satisfied with the same this may involve liaison with other departments; 10. arrange for outstation inspection of locomotives in accordance with the instructions laid down; also carry out minor repairs at outstation depots to the extent feasible; 11. arrange drawal, distribution and accountal of stores and tools required for outstation maintenance of electric locos and ensure that the prescribed tools, equipment and log books are available in good condition on the locos; 12. exercise control and maintain liaison, with operating department over terminal detention in the yards viz. turn-out of locomotives in time for working trains and timely availability of the staff; 13. investigate and report irregularities and signal defects noticed in train working and reported by running staff; INDIAN RAILWAYS, - AC TRACTION MANUAL - VOLUME Ill 14. ensure that the Combined Driver's and Guard's Report are received back after return of the crew to HQ.; 15. scrutinize forms submitted by driving staff to the Statistical Branch; 16. arrange adequate representation in minor joint inquiries in regard to accidents, detentions etc. 17. accompany relief trains in case of accidents involving electric rolling stock and supervise relief operations at site; 18. ensure that the speedometer charts are regularly sent to loco Inspector (TELOC) sitting at Divisional headquarters-100% for passenger locos and 25% for goods loco, and take appropriate action in regard to the irregularities. (A suitable cell may be set up for this purpose). After removal the charts may be preserved at least for a week; 19. arrange to ensure filling of dry sand in sand boxes of locos and EMUs and availability of dry and clean sand as per RDSO specifications at all places nominated by Sr. DEE/DEE(OP). 30502 Duties of Assistant Traction Foreman - Running (ATFR) ATFR will 1. ensure that the staff reporting for duty are sober and not under the influence of alcoholic drinks. All incoming staff will be subjected to breath-analysis before being allowed to perform the duty. 2 ensure that all running staff Posses the valid competency certificates. 3. display of temporary speed restrictions in prominent manner at the booking offices. 4 notify the driver regarding existence of Short Neutral Section to avoid raising of both pantographs. 5.arrange relief for running staff whenever asked for by the Traction Loco Controller (TLC) to avoid running staff performing more than the prescribed hours of duty at a stretch. 6.ensure that the outgoing locos / EMUs are provided with full complement of tools, emergency telephones, fire extinguishers and other essential consumable stores. 7.ensure filling of sand in sand-boxes of locos and EMUs and availability of dry and clean sand at all outstations and booking points. 8. investigate and report cases of time lost on loco account whenever reported by the Traffic Controller; depute Driving Inspector whenever required to investigate and collect more details as required. 9. arrange inspection of incoming and outgoing locomotives at the "bhar' coordination with the maintenance staff that booked repairs are carried out. 10. report to TLC the details of locos to be attended to at outstation sheds and the defects which require attention at shed; the cases of unusual occurrences should also be reported. 11. prepare position of issue and return of Combined Driver's and Guard's report in the proforma at Annexure 5.01 12. ensure that the staff are availing adequate rest at headquarters and outstations. INDIAN RAILWAYS- AC TRACTION MANUAL – VOLUME Ill 13.- ensure proper upkeep of "sign ON" and "sign OFF" register and see that every running staff reporting for duty in his office signs in this register. 14. supervise call boy and Box Porter and instruct them suitably for calling the crew and sending the boxes respectively. 30503 Loco Control Organization Personnel manning the TLC Organization should be adequately trained. In addition they should be sent for refresher courses to the Training Schools and Sheds periodically as specified to keep themselves familiar with the current problems on locos so as to be able to guide loco crew effectively. 30504 Duties of Assistant Traction Loco Controller (ATLC) & Traction Loco Controller (TLC) ATLC / TLC will 1. maintain a list of passenger fit locos and watch the running of passenger Trains, report after necessary investigation all cases of time lost on loco account as well as time made up by drivers; 2. plan in consultation with the PPO of the shed and move, the locos to the shed for scheduled inspections and unscheduled repairs and obtain forecast of locos likely to be made fit by the sheds and plan the movement of such locos for clearing traffic, in coordination with the Traffic Controller; 3. watch the detention to electric locos as well as, electrical running staff in yards and, Sections and take remedial action in coordination with the traffic Controller; 4. maintain liaison with contiguous divisions in respect of "balancing" of crews; 5. watch train operation in order to avoid excessive waiting duty for running staff and take remedial action as required in coordination with the Traffic Controller; 6. guide staff in trouble shooting if they are stuck up on line; 7. send back to the homing shed of foreign Railway loco due to scheduled inspection; 8. study cases of running staff performing more than prescribed hours of duty at a stretch and take necessary remedial action to avoid recurrence; 9.Prepare the locomotive charts. 30505 Duties of Chief Loco Controller (CTLC) In addition to overseeing the work of ATLC/TLC he will 1. check of loco link charts, booking records and control charts and report all cases of avoidable detentions to electric locomotives in yards and sections; 2. update the list of speed restrictions and advise different crew booking points on the division: 3. organize suitable relief loco in consultation with Section Controller in case of loco disablement; 4. scrutinize daily loco operating statistics; 5. organize trials of electric locomotives; INDIAN RAILWAYS - AC TRACTION MANUAL – VOLUME Ill 6.arrange escorting staff for trains carrying VIPs and other important trains as per procedures specified by the Railway. 30506 Duties of Driving Inspectors The Driving Inspectors will report to CTFR and their main duties will be as given in subsequent paragraphs. 30507 Duties of Junior Driving Inspector (JDI)/Senior Driving Inspector (SDI) He will 1 plan out in advance that train drivers and other running staff put under their charge 'learn the road' and become fully familiar with all the signals and layout of the track, en route and in yards; test the running staff for their knowledge of road as detailed in para 30615 and arrange for issue of Competency Certificate to them; 2. train running staff in the correct methods of trouble-shooting, correct manner of operation of electric locomotives, inspection of locomotives in accordance with the prescribed rules; 3. maintain records in respect of running staff allotted to his charge indicating the training imparted, refresher and promotional courses gone through, knowledge of safety rules, knowledge of trouble- shooting procedures etc.; watch running staff of poor calibre with a view to improve them and in exceptional cases when a person fails to make the grade, submit report to TFR; 4. make himself fully aware of the competence of each of the crew under his control. He should also be familiar with their habits, like drinking etc., traits, state of health and other personal problems. It is the responsibility of driving inspector to ensure that he has counselled all the crew under his control at least once a month. For this purpose he will maintain a proper calendar /diary; 5. keep high morale of the driving crews and keep on reporting about the same to superiors; 6. conduct enquiries into accidents, detention cases, disciplinary cases, etc., as directed by his supervisors; 7. carry out any other duties assigned by Sr. DEE/DEE/AEE(OP). 30508 Duties of Senior Loco Inspector (SLI) In addition to the duties assigned by Sr. DEE/DEE/AEE (OP), he will 1. carry out trials and checks on speed, signal visibility, riding quality of locomotives; test staff of other departments as prescribed for their knowledge of rules applicable to operation of Electric Locomotives and report to SR. DEE/DEE/AEE (OP), if any irregularities are noticed; 2. inspect locomotives particularly in regard to safety items and take necessary action to get the defects attended by the home or outstation shed. A nominated loco Inspector designated as Senior Loco Inspector (TELOC) will collect and scrutinize the speedometer charts regularly- 100% for passenger locos and 25% for goods locos and bring irregularities to the notice of Sr. DEE/DEE/AEE/(OP) for appropriate corrective action. The assigned SLI shall keep a watch on duty hours of the Running Staff and report the matter to Sr. DEE/ DEE/AEE (OP) for taking suitable corrective measures. INDIAN RAILWAYS - AC TRACTION MANUAL - VOLUME Ill 30509 Vision Test Register 1. All running staff are required to be periodically examined to ascertain their fitness in A-1 medical category and other special prescribed tests, if any. Running staff who are below 45 years of age are required to be examined once in 3 years and those who are over 45 years are required to be examined. once a year. At the headquarters station of the running staff, a register as per proforma placed below should be maintained to record particulars of periodical medical examination: VISION TEST REGISTER (Category of staff i.e. Driver /Asstt Driver /Motorman) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ SNo. Name Date of Date of Medical Certifi- Next Whether Birth examination categorty ficate No. Due passed with Date spectacles ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Separate registers will be maintained for each category of running staff. No member of the running staff should be allowed to become overdue vision test, and any person who is overdue vision test should not be booked out on running duties. If during the periodical medical examination a person is declared unfit for A- 1 medical category he should be forthwith withdrawn from running duties. 3. On transfer from another section, particulars of last medical examination should be obtained and entered in the Vision Test Register before the employee is booked out for running duties, including road learning. 30510 Running Staff Passed Fit with Spectacles 1. A list of Drivers, Assistant Drivers, Shunters and Motormen who have been declared fit for A-1 category with glasses should be prepared with the names of staff of each category arranged separately and in alphabetical order. This list should be exhibited prominently in the booking office for each category of staff, who are likely to be booked from his station. The TFR should ensure that this list is complete and updated in all respects. For this purpose he should make 100 percent cross check of all the names in the list with details entered in the Vision Test Register at least once in six months. 2. Each member of the running staff who is declared fit for A-1 category with glasses must constantly use, glasses on duty and in addition should carry a spare pair of spectacles with them always when on duty. During Inspections, check should be exercised by officers and supervisors to ensure compliance. 3. Running staff passed fit with spectacles are also required to sign a 'Spectacle Register' on reporting for duty in token of being in possession of two pairs of spectacles. 30511 Rules Applicable to Running Staff The General Rules and the Subsidiary Rules issued by the Zonal Railways prescribe the duties of train crew. Running staff will also be abided by all the rules given in Operating Manual of Zonal Railways about their call, booking and liability for duty, etc. 30512 Acknowledgment of Circulars etc. In addition to thorough familiarity with the General and Subsidiary. Rules, Manual of AC Traction, Accident Manual, Working Time Table (in particular the permanent speed restrictions), Operating Manual for various types of electric locomotives and departmental circulars issued from time to time, every member of the, running staff shall, when signing on duty, study circulars, notices, instructions, copies of the Gazette etc. displayed on the INDIAN RAILWAYS - AC TRACTION MANUAI - VOLUME Ill notice board or in the registers provided for the purpose. They shall particularly acquaint themselves with details of temporary speed restrictions imposed in the section in which they have to work, details of caution orders and advice of defective signals. If any person has not understood any of the instructions, he may seek clarification from the ATFR on duty. 30513 Availability of Dry Sand All electric locos and EMUs are fitted with sanding equipments to improve adhesion and prevent wheel-slipping when starting under difficult conditions e.g. up-gradients or when rails are wet. Sanding is effected by means of electro-pneumatic valves to sand the front axles of each bogie in the direction of motion, the control being achieved by a pedal switch in each cab. Means are provided to adjust the height of the sanding nozzles. In modern locos automatic sanding takes place on the onset of incipient slipping. The sand to be used should not cake in the sand box and should be dry, free from clay, loam, mica and other foreign materials. A detailed specification for the sand has been issued by RDSO. Facilities should be available in all loco sheds and such outstation depots as considered necessary for ensuring an adequate supply of screened and dry sand. Special care is also required during inspections to ensure the water-tightness of sand box covers. 30514 Seasonal Precautions 1. A few essential precautions required to be taken prior to the commencement of the monsoon, pre-summer season and pre-winter season are listed below. Local instructions may be issued to supplement these lists as required. 2. The pre-monsoon precautions a) Test the water-tightness of loco/EMU body including roof by means of a high pressure water jet and seal all leakage points. (It must be ensured that the loco / EMU is well away from live OHE to prevent the water jet coming into contact with live wires). b) After the first rain the loco /EMU should be Inspected thoroughly to detect and attend to leakage points. Special attention should be paid to the following water leakage points - i) Body joints ii) Joints of the mounting bases of the roof equipment. iii) Joints of marker lights. iv) Joints of look-out glasses and side glasses. v) Door gaskets. vi) Sand-box joints. vii) Roof gaskets. viii) Head light gaskets c) The wind-screen wipers should be tested and attended to. d) Roof joints with super-structure-roof gasket should be in good fettle. e) Joints of side body filter with super structure. INDIAN RAILWAYS - AC TRACTION MANUAL - VOLUME Ill f) Ensure cleanliness of roof gutter. g) Proper functioning of sanders should be ensured. 3. The pre-summer precautions : a) Clean all filters and check depression with a water manometer to ensure that the cleaning has been thoroughly done. b) The loco interior should be thoroughly cleaned of any accumulation of oil and dust. c) Axle boxes should be thoroughly examined. d) Drivers must he alerted to feel the axle boxes as often as possible. e) Fans in the driver's cabs should be attended to. f) Relay covers are properly provided and sealed to avoid ingress of dust. 4. The pre-winter precautions : a) Heaters : It should be ensured that all the four cab, heaters are in working order b) Window Shutters : The window shutter sealing gaskets should be checked and made air tight. c) Doors : Ensure that cab doors and corridor doors locking handles are in working order. The door sealing gaskets should be held tight in the position. d) Cab Ventilators : Ventilator cover sealing should be perfect. e) TFP : Main power transformer and Tap changer breather silica- gel condition should be checked and replaced if necessary. Oil levels in TFP & GR to be checked and oil tested for DE. f)Oil Baths : Main compressor and exhausters oil baths should be checked and oil replaced, if necessary. g) Sanders :Sand boxes should be checked : wet sand removed and dry sand filled. h) Traction Motors : TM inspection cover sealing gaskets should be checked to ensure that there is no air leakage i) Pantograph : The servomotor of pantographs should be drained off and regrease. Roof and panto insulators should be applied with a coat of silicone grease j) SMGR : Tap changer servomotor cylinders should be cleaned and regrease. k) Battery : Terminals should be checked for sulphation, cleaned and petroleum jelly applied on the terminals. l) Brake cylinder : Adjustment should be carried out and regreasing done. INDIAN RAILWAYS - AC TRACTION MANUAL - VOLUME Ill