CRS Sanction for Passenger Running Lines PDF

CHAPTER 12 CRS SANCTION FOR WORKS AFFECTING PASSENGER RUNNING LINES ********************* 1201 References to Act/Rules – (1) The safety of the travelling public is governed (ensured)...

CHAPTER 12 CRS SANCTION FOR WORKS AFFECTING PASSENGER RUNNING LINES ********************* 1201 References to Act/Rules – (1) The safety of the travelling public is governed (ensured) by the Rules laid down in – (a) The Railways Act, 1989 (24 of 1989) (as amended from time-to-time), (b) The Indian Railways (Open Lines) General Rules, 1976 (as amended from time- to-time), (c) The Railways (Opening for Public Carriage of Passengers) Rules, 2000 (as amended from time-to-time), and (d) Indian Railways Schedule of Dimensions (as amended from time-to-time). (2) The above documents specify the authority competent to sanction and specify the procedure for obtaining sanction for any work which affects a running line, before the work is started or brought into use or before a new section of line is opened for traffic operations. 1202 Works Requiring the Sanction of Commissioner of Railway Safety and Notice thereof – (1) Under Section 23 of The Railways Act, 1989 (24 of 1989) and Chapter VII of the “The Railways (Opening for Public Carriage of Passengers) Rules, 2000”, the sanction of Commissioner of Railway Safety is required for the execution of any work on the open line, which will affect the running of trains carrying passengers and for any temporary arrangement necessary for carrying it out, except in cases of emergency. (2) For the commencement and opening of the following works, when they are connected with or form part of Railway already opened, the sanction of Commissioner of Railway Safety shall be obtained – (a) Additions, extensions or alternations to running lines (b) Alterations to points and crossings in running lines, (shifting of points and crossings is not included in alteration) (c) New signaling and interlocking installations or alterations to existing installations (d) New stations, temporary or permanent (e) The construction (but not the removal) of an ash pit on a running line (f) Heavy re-grading of running lines involving lowering/raising of track in excess of 500 mm (g) New bridges including road over and under bridges, foot over bridges, strengthening, raising, reconstruction, dismantling or extension of existing bridges, addition or replacement of existing girders, including the provision of temporary girders, etc. affecting running lines. (h) Provision of new level crossing, shifting of existing level crossing on passenger running lines. De-manning and downgrading of a level crossing, manning of unmanned level crossings, upgrading of level crossing involving changes in the method of working or operation (such as interlocking) and closing down of manned level crossings on passenger running lines. However, sanction of CRS shall not be required for providing lifting barriers in place of leaf/swing gates at interlocked/non- interlocked level crossing or closing of unmanned level/canal/cattle crossing. Page 397 of 417  (i) Permanent diversion (deviation) more than 2 km in length without any station in-between or irrespective of length when a new station is involved, is to be treated as new line. (j) Temporary diversion irrespective of length, except those laid for the restoration of through communication after an accident. (k) Additions or alterations to the electrical installations for electrical traction. (l) Any work covered in Section 21 to 23 of The Railways Act, 1989 (24 of 1989). (3) New works would include altogether new constructions, additions of new lines/new structures, gauge conversion and doubling. However, it does not include the works of alteration such as shifting of points and crossings, extension of siding, extension of loop line, alteration in buildings, etc. (4) Application for any alterations, reconstruction, or additions that require the sanction of Commissioner of Railway Safety should ordinarily be made 30 days in advance of the expected commencement of such work. If for any reason a work for which sanction of CRS is obtained but work is not taken in hand within 12 months from the date of sanction, the Commissioner of Railway Safety should be approached for renewal of the sanction. 1203 Application for Sanction of Works – (1) Application to Commissioner of Railway Safety for sanction for carrying out works affecting the passenger running lines should be submitted in the manner specified below – (a) In the case of the Divisional Works, the application should be made by Senior Divisional Engineer and/or Senior Divisional Signal and Telecommunication Engineer for track, bridges, and signaling and interlocking works as the case may be. When a Junior Administrative Grade Officer does not exist on the Division in any department the Divisional Railway Manager/Additional Divisional Railway Manager should sign the application. In case of works executed by Construction Organisation whether for Civil Engineering or Signal and Interlocking, applications will be signed by the Junior Administrative Grade Officer for Chief Engineer (Construction) and/or Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer (Construction) as the case may be. (b) For Divisional works which involve both Civil Engineering and Signal and Interlocking, the application shall be signed jointly by the Junior Administrative Grade Officers of both Civil Engineering and Signal and Telecommunication Departments of the Division. In the absence of a Junior Administrative Grade Officer, the application will be signed by Divisional Railway Manager/Additional Divisional Railway Manager. In the case of works executed by Construction Organisation, which involve both Civil Engineering and Signal and Interlocking, the application shall be signed jointly by Junior Administrative Grade officers representing Chief Engineer (Construction) and Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer (Construction). (c) (i) Signaling and Interlocking works on Open Line undertaken by Railway Electrification Organisation shall be carried out as per instructions for Signaling works included in the Indian Railways Signal Engineering Manual (IRSEM). Applications to CRS for such signaling works shall be prepared, signed, and submitted by an officer, not below the rank of Senior Divisional Signal and Telecommunication Engineer or Deputy Chief Signal & Telecom Engineer. Dy.CSTE/ RE shall also countersign. (ii) While such Signaling and Interlocking works are executed by Railway Electrification Organisation, Dy.CSTE/RE and Sr.DSTE Open Line of Division shall Page 398 of 417  sign a joint certificate indicating that all Safety precautions and necessary checks as per extant instructions have been carried out for commissioning the Signaling and Telecom works. (2) In all cases, the name and designation of the signatory should invariably be given. 1204 Documents to Accompany Applications – (1) Documents to accompany the application are detailed in Form (Annexure - 12/1) and they should be complete in every respect. (2) The officer should furnish along with his application a Track Certificate, where applicable, on Form (Annexure - 12/2) signed by Deputy Chief Engineer (Track) and in his absence by Chief Engineer (Track) to the effect that the track is suitable for the maximum axle loads stated therein. The certificate will be countersigned by the Chief Track Engineer/Principal Chief Engineer. (3) For a major bridge or when special spans (designed and constructed by Zonal Railways based on site requirement) are used, a certificate on Form(Annexure - 12/3) issued by Deputy Chief Engineer (Bridges) to the effect that the bridge or bridges are designed to carry the axle loads proposed to be run, should accompany the application. The bridge certificate will be countersigned by the Chief Bridge Engineer/Principal Chief Engineer. (4) For the purpose of Forms (Annexure - 12/2 and 12/3),the Principal Chief Operating Manager should be consulted in regard to the types of locomotives and rolling stock to be used, their axle loads, and speeds. The rules for traffic working obtained from the Operating Department and particulars of electric block- signaling work, if any from the Signal and Telecommunication Department should accompany the application. In the case of electrified section, suitable certificate should be given by Electrical Department. 1205 Submission of Safety Certificate – (1) The Commissioner of Railway Safety in according his sanction may or may not propose to inspect the works. (2) If the Commissioner of Railway Safety decides to inspect the work prior to opening, he will, after inspection in the company of the officers concerned, communicate in writing his sanction to open the work. (3) Should the Commissioner of Railway Safety decide not to inspect the work prior to opening, the Safety Certificate in Form (Annexure - 12/4), together with the certificates referred to therein shall be completed and submitted before the work is opened, e-mail to be sent to the Commissioner of Railway Safety, by the Engineer(s)- in-charge. Copies of Safety Certificate should be sent to the Divisional Railway Manager and Principal Chief Engineer and/or Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer. (4) The Safety Certificate for engineering works should be signed by the Assistant Divisional Engineer concerned and countersigned by the Divisional Engineer. If any conditional sanction is given by CRS, it should be specifically certified that the conditions as stipulated are fulfilled. If the signaling and interlocking work are involved, the Safety Certificate should be signed jointly by the officers of the Signal and Telecommunication Department also. (5) Safety Certificate shall be dispatched to the Commissioner of Railway Safety expeditiously. (6) When phase working is involved, a separate Safety Certificate should be issued, whenever each phase of work is completed. Page 399 of 417 1206 Deviations from Plans Approved by Commissioner of Railway Safety – If any deviations from the plans approved by the Commissioner of Railway Safety which affect the layout of lines or the arrangement of signals or the working rules, are found necessary, his prior approval to such deviations should be obtained with reference to his sanction. 1207 Applications for Running of New Types of Locomotives and/or Rolling Stock or for Increasing Speed of Existing Locomotives and/or Rolling Stock – Application to the Commissioner of Railway Safety for sanctioning the running of new types of locomotives or rolling stock or increasing the maximum permissible speed of existing locomotives or rolling stock on a specified section or sections, or for Double Heading/ Multiple Heading should ordinarily be made by following the procedure prescribed in Policy Circular No. 6 as amended from time to time. 1208 Notification to Railway Officials When Opening Works – Except as described in Para 1209, no new work affecting the running of trains or the traffic working at stations should be brought into use until the staff of all departments has been notified by means of a circular notice issued by the Divisional Safety Officer/Divisional Operating Manager. Timely intimation of the date of opening of works should be sent to the Divisional Operating Manager/Divisional Safety Officer, wherever any new or revised working rules are to be brought into operation, to enable him to give the running staff due notice. 1209 Works Arising Out of Accidents Including Breaches – (Back to Para 1112) (1) An abbreviated procedure to be adopted in the case of accidents as laid down in Section 24 of The Railways Act, 1989 (24 of 1989) as reproduced below: “Temporary suspension of traffic - When an accident has occurred on a railway resulting in a temporary suspension of traffic, and either the original lines of rails and works have been restored to their original standard or a temporary diversion has been laid, for the purpose of restoring communication, the original lines of rails and works so restored, or the temporary diversion, as the case may be, may, without prior inspection by the Commissioner, be opened for the public carriage of passengers, subject to the following conditions, namely: (a) The railway servant in charge of the works undertaken by reason of the accident has certified in writing that he opening of the restored lines of rails and works, or the temporary diversion will not in his opinion be attended with danger to the public; and (b) A notice of the opening of the lines of rails and works or the diversion shall be sent immediately to the Commissioner.” (2) A certificate on Form (Annexure - 12/5) which is worded in accordance with Section 24 of The Railways Act, 1989 (24 of 1989), must be written out and signed by representative of Engineering Department in charge of the work before opening it. This certificate shall be dispatched by quickest means to the Officers concerned followed by confirmatory copies by letter. The Engineering representative should hand over a copy of the certificate to the representative of the Operating Department at the site of accident; the latter will not permit the passage of traffic over the restored road or the diversion until he is in possession of the certificate. (3) Diversions should, wherever possible, be tested by running a Material train, or light engine over them, before opening for public traffic. (4) The Certificate to Commissioner of Railway Safety need not be sent when the line is Page 400 of 417  restored through communication within 24 hours. (5) Where the use of temporary diversion is likely to be extended for more than three days, the Commissioner of Railway Safety may if, he considers necessary take the earliest opportunity of inspecting it. 1210 Opening of New Lines – Whenever it is proposed to open a new line for traffic, or to initiate the use of Electric Motive Power on a line already opened, or to commission a line where gauge conversion has been done- rules and procedure contained in the relevant Chapters of “The Railways (Opening for Public Carriage of Passengers) Rule 2000 (as amended from time to time)” shall be strictly followed. Page 401 of 417  Annexure - 12/1 (sheet 1) - Para 1204............................. RAILWAY Application for Sanction No.............................................. Dated: ………….. From:........................................ To, Sir, The Commissioner of Railway Safety,............................................... Circle. I hereby apply for your sanction to $..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................being commenced and opened for the public carriage of passengers, when ready. (2) With reference to Chapter VII of the Railways (Opening for Public Carriage of Passengers) Rules, 2000, I beg to enquire whether you wish to inspect the work prior to its opening for the public carriage of passengers, in which case intimation will be given of the date of completion. (3) In the event of your deciding not to inspect the work prior to opening, the Engineer-in-charge will, on completion of the work, submit the Safety Certificate duly signed by him, prior to the opening of the work for the public carriage of passengers and when required, also dispatch an e-mail** to your address intimating that the work has been opened and the Safety Certificate has been signed by him. (4) The application for the use of locomotives and rolling-stock to be drawn or propelled thereby on the proposed line, in accordance with Section 22(a) of the Railways Act, 1989 (24 of 1989), is sent herewith/not required. (5)The following documents+ are appended: – (1) Temporary works – (a) Description of proposed works. (b) Drawing of temporary works. (c) List of infringements to Schedule of Dimensions. (d) List of deviations from the Manuals of Instructions for Signaling and Interlocking and Block Signaling. (e) List of deviations from General and Subsidiary Rules. (f) Restrictions. (g) Rules for Traffic Working. (h) Documents for bridges as Chapter VII of the Railways (Opening for Public Carriage of Passengers) Rules, 2000. (2) Permanent works – (a) Description of proposed works. (b) Drawing of permanent works. (c) List of infringements to Schedule of Dimensions. (d) List of deviations from the Manuals of Instructions for Signaling and Interlocking and Block Signaling. (e) List of deviations from General and Subsidiary Rules. (f) Restrictions. (g) Rules for Traffic Working. (h) Documents for bridges as per Chapter VII of the Railways (Opening for Public Carriage of Passengers) Rules, 2000. (6) Certified that a detailed examination of the strength and arrangement of the Materials to be used in the temporary/permanent works in above connection has been made and that the design and the Materials to be used are up to the loads, which will be required to carry and that their opening for the public carriage of passengers will not be attended with any danger. (Delete temporary or permanent work, as the case may be). Yours faithfully, Page 402 of 417  Annexure - 12/1 (sheet 2) - Para 1204 No...............................................................Dated.......................................................... From, The Commissioner of Railway Safety,................................................. Circle. To, The............................................................................................................. Railway. Sir, Your No.............................................................................. A sanction is accorded to the above work being carried out. * I do not propose to inspect the work prior to its opening for the carriage of passengers. When ready, it may be opened on a Safety Certificate (vide Paragraph 3 of your letter), which should be submitted to me directly without any delay. * I propose to inspect the work prior to its opening for the public carriage of passengers. The advice of the date when the work will be ready for inspection should be intimated at least 14 days before it is proposed to open it. Commissioner of Railway Safety. Note- * Strike out Paragraph not applicable. $ Here enter the name of work and mention whether permanent or temporary. ** Form e-mail – “Reference sanction No.......................................... dated................... Work opened for public traffic on..................................... The first train to pass ………………... No danger to the Public. Certificate signed". + If any of the documents are not sent, “NIL” to be written against such items. Working rules for extensive remodeling schemes may be sent in not later than one month before the date on which the work is to be brought into use and in such cases 'will follow' should be written instead of 'NIL'. Page 403 of 417  Annexure - 12/2 - Para 1204 Track Certificate (To accompany application) I do hereby certify that the track on section................................ (Station ……………….. to Station.............................) from...................................km ………………… to......................... km, the * weakest portion of which consists of............................ kg rails ………………. meters long each with maximum wear of.....................................% on..................................sleepers of density............................. and minimum depth of ballast cushion below sleepers out of which........................... minimum of clean ballast exists under sleepers on consolidated and stable formation is to the required strength which can safely take. …………… rolling stock (brief description)** up to............................. tonnes axle load at a maximum speed of ………………………….. Kmph subject of the local speed restrictions noted below – Sl. No. From Km To Km Between Nature of Brief reason for Stations restriction the restriction.................................................... Deputy Chief Engineer (Track) Countersigned by...................................................... Chief Track Engineer/Chief Engineer Note – * The weakest portion on which no speed restriction has been imposed only needs to be given. ** The maximum number of locomotives proposed to be coupled together for multiple operations shall be specifically mentioned. Page 404 of 417  Annexure - 12/3 Para 1204 Bridge Certificate (To accompany application) 1. Certified that the bridges on Section............................ (station.................................. to station..........................) from............................ km to............................. km the minimum strength of superstructure being.......................... % of RBG/BGML/MBG/………….. standard as per Bridge Rules 1941/1964 Revised corrected up to and inclusive of............................... Correction slip No.............................. dated.................................. are safe to carry ………… (Rolling stock) not exceeding.......... units (in the case of the locomotive) coupled together, at a maximum speed of ……. Kmph subject to the following restriction:- Sl. No. Bridge No. Location Km Spans and Nature of Brief reasons description restriction 2. Sub-structures of all the bridges are in satisfactory condition and safe to carry the above rolling stock at the speed proposed, conforming to the provisions of the I.R.S. Sub-structure Code ……., corrected up to Correction Slip No. ………, except those that are weak and distressed which will be kept under observation with adequate speed restrictions on the same as follows: – Sl. No. Bridge No. Location Km Spans and Nature of Brief reasons description restriction ………………………………………. Dy. Chief Engineer (Bridge Design) Countersigned by: ………………………………………… Chief Engineer/Chief Bridge Engineer Page 405 of 417  Annexure - 12/4 Para 1205 Safety Certificate (When the Commissioner of Railway Safety does not inspect the work prior to opening, this certificate must be signed before opening temporary or new works) From, The Divisional Railway Manager / Divisional Engineer/ Divisional Signal & Telecommunication Engineer,................................................................Division. To, The Commissioner of Railway Safety,..........................................................Circle. Description of work............................................................................................... Reference: Chief Engineer/Divisional Railway Manager....................... Application No........................................................................................ dated ……………... sanctioned under Commissioner of Railway Safety No...................................... dated …… …….. to commence and open the above work. Following Permanent / Temporary work has been done................................................................................................................................................................... (1) I do hereby certify that, in the work above mentioned – (i) The Schedule of Dimensions has not been infringed* except in regard to the items sanctioned under.................................letter No....................................... dated.................................. (ii) Engineering work has been carried out in accordance with Plan No................................ *except in regard to the alterations sanctioned under....................... letter no................ dated............... (iii) *The weight of rails, the strength of bridges and general structural character of the works are such as have been prescribed under the rules. (iv) The*Signaling/*Interlocking/*Block-signaling has been carried out in accordance with Signaling Plan No………and the requirements laid down in the Manuals of Instructions for the installation and maintenance of Signaling, Interlocking and *Block-signaling apparatus have been fully complied with *except in regard to the items sanctioned under letter No......................................... dated........................................... (v) The work has been carried out in accordance with the documents already supplied. (2) A certificate from the Divisional Operating Manager/Divisional Safety Officer stating that the necessary working rules have been issued and giving reference in regard to sanction to deviation (if any) from General and Subsidiary Rules is attached/not required. (3) I hereby certify that on the...................................................., I have carefully inspected (and tested +) the above work and that I have satisfied myself that it has been properly completed (and is in good working order +) and that the work can be opened for the public carriage of passengers without endangering the safety of the travelling public or the employees of the Railway, *subject to the following speed restrictions: – Temporary.................................................. Kmph due to................................................ Permanent.................................................. Kmph due to........................................... (4) The work is being opened on....................................................................................... Assistant Divisional Engineer Countersigned by....................................... Dated................................ Dated.................................... Assistant Signal & Telecommunication Engineer Countersigned by ……………………………. Dated................................ Dated.................................... Assistant Bridge Engineer Countersigned by....................................... Dated................................ Dated.................................... No.................................................. Dated......................... Copy forwarded to.................................................................................. for information. Note – * To be scored out if not applicable. + Necessary in case of Signaling and Interlocking work only. Page 406 of 417  Annexure - 12/5 - Para 1209 Certificate in connection with Restoration of Through Running after Accidents. Commissioner of Railway Safety............................................ , Copy - Chief Engineer, Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer, Chief Operating Manager, Divisional Railway Manager, Divisional Engineer, Divisional Operating Manager, Divisional Signal and Telecommunication Engineer, Station Masters. Station Master’s.................................................................................................... All concerned Message No..................................................................... dated..................................... line and works restored to working order/temporary Diversion laid. Certificate signed. Work being opened to traffic without danger to public or goods, subject to a speed restriction of................................................................................................ Kmph..................................................... Engineer-in-charge. Page 407 of 417