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Handbook on Up-Keep of Combined Crew Lobby QUALITY POLICY “To develop safe, modern and cost effective Railway Technology complying with Statutory and Regulatory requirements, through excellence in Research, Designs and Standards and Continual improvements in Quality Management System to cater to growing demand of passenger and freight traffic on the railways”.

FOREWORD Train crew play vital role in the safe and smooth operation of goods and passenger trains. Loco Inspectors (LIs) provide them regular counseling, monitoring and training for efficient and safe working. This handbook on “Up-Keep of Combined Crew Lobby” will be useful for SLIs and loco pilots for updating their knowledge which will result into safe working. The issue of light weight line box is addressed by a common “Mini combined line box” which will be kept in locomotive. Others issues and facilities are also recommended in this handbook. I am sure this handbook will be useful for Railways to improve facilities and management at the combined crew lobbies. CAMTECH, Gwalior A.R.Tupe Date: 23rd January 2015 Executive Director

PREFACE The crew are booked for train operation from combined crew lobby. Proper upkeep of combined crew lobby is essential for safe operation of trains. The SLIs who counsel loco pilots should have predefined role and a diary in their custody for effective monitoring. CAMTECH has prepared this handbook on “Up-Keep of Combined Crew Lobby” with an objective to improve various practices being followed at these points. Good works done by various Railways along with photographs have also been incorporated in this handbook. CAMTECH suggestions for avoiding SPAD have been included in the book. CAMTECH also added its recommendations on facilities /infrastructure, check list for audit inspection and up-keep of lobby etc. in this handbook. It is clarified that this handbook does not supersede any existing provisions laid down by Railway Board/ Zonal Railways. This handbook is for guidance only and it is not a statutory document. I am thankful to all field personnel who have helped us in preparing this handbook. Technological up-gradation & learning is a continuous process. Hence feel free to write to us for any addition or modification in this report. We shall highly appreciate your contribution in this direction. CAMTECH, Gwalior (Peeyoosh Gupta) Date: 23rd January 2015 Director Electrical e-mail: [email protected]

CONTENTS Chapter No. Description Page No. iii. FOREWORD iv PREFACE v CONTENTS vi CORRECTION SLIP 1 1. INTRODUCTION 7 13 2. DUTIES OF SR. LOCO INSPECTOR/LOCO INSPECTOR (ELECTRIC TRACTION) 15 25 3. CONCEPT OF MINI COMBINED LINE BOX FOR LOCO PILOTS 30 4. CAMTECH RECOMMENDATIONS ON AVAILABILITY OF INSTRUCTION 34 BOARDS AND REGISTERS 53 58 5. RECOMMENDED CHECK LIST FOR AUDIT INSPECTION OF LOBBY 69 6. CAMTECH RECOMMENDATIONS ON PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID 73 SIGNAL PASSING AT DANGER (SPAD) BEFORE & AFTER SIGN ON 80 7. CAMTECH RECOMMENDATIONS ON UPKEEP OF LOBBY 92 8. RECOMMENDED FACILITIES/INFRASTRUCTURE FOR LOBBY 95 96 9. FORMAT FOR LOCO INSPECTOR DIARY 114 10. GUARD AND DRIVER CHECK AND POINTS TO AVOID TRAIN PARTING 11. SAMPLE QUESTIONS FOR LOCO PILOTS (ELECTRIC TRACTION) AND IMPORTANT MONITORING AREAS 12. PERFORMANCE BOOK FOR LOCO PILOT/ASSISTANT LOCO PILOT/ MOTORMAN 13. CHECK POINTS DURING FOOT PLATE INSPECTION AND PROFORMA FOR LOCO FAILURE ANNEXURE – I ANNEXURE – II REFRENCES

ISSUE OF CORRECTION SLIP The correction slips to be issued in future for this handbook will be numbered as follows: CAMTECH/ E/2014-15/Combined Crew Lobby/ # XX date--- Where “XX” is the serial number of the concerned correction slip (starting from 01 onwards). CORRECTION SLIPS ISSUED Sr. No. Date of issue Page no. and Item no. Remarks modified

CAMTECH/E/14-15/Combined Crew-Lobby/1.0 1 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1.0 OBJECTIVE The nature of job of train crew (loco pilot/co-pilot, guard) is very hard as they have no regular working hours. Due to this Railway pays special attention to provide them predefined proper cycle of duty hours and resting time at out stations as well as at headquarters. Running staff are booked from a crew changing point, after ensuring that they have taken sufficient rest and completed all required trainings and requirements, which are mandatory for safe train operation. Centre for Rail Information System (CRIS), a unit of Indian Railways has developed software named 'Crew Management System (CMS)', wherein bookings of these sensitive categories of crew are managed. This is monitored at various levels by inspectors and officers. This handbook has been prepared with on objective to standardize the various practices being followed at crew booking point. 1.1 EXCERPTS FROM REPORT OF THE ED’S COMMITTEE OF RAILWAY BOARD ON IMPROVEMENT IN CREW LOBBIES ON NOVEMBER 2003 with reference as per board’s letter NO. 2001/M (L)/467/2 DATED - 10.11.03 1. Combined Crew Lobbies should be classified on the basis of number of users per day:- Category “A” – 51 users, i. ii. Category “B” – between 21-50 users Category “C” – up to 20 users. iii. 2. Basic amenities like:- The scale of facilities in crew lobbies should be as under:- Sr. Item Scale 1. Room:  Size of crew lobby for 12’x 14’ A,B & C category  Rest Room attached with 10’ x 12’ crew lobby only for A & B category  Category ‘C’- One easy chair + 4 chair 2. Chair  Category ‘B’- Two easy chair + 8 chair  Category ‘A’- Four easy chair + 12 chair 3. Drinking Water  One water purifier (Aqua Guard or similar) with AMC for all type of lobbies  One water cooler with AMC 4. Room Cooler One each for lobby & rest room attached with lobby 5. Lavatory ( Attached with Commode unit - 1 Rest Room) Urinal -1 Hand Wash Basin - 1 6. Sanitation To be contracted out 7. Power Backup  Category ‘C’- Inverter  Category ‘A’ & ‘B’- DG Set Exceptions to be made at the discretion of officer in charge Handbook on Up-keep of Combined Crew Lobby January, 2015

2 CAMTECH/E/14-15/Combined Crew-Lobby/1.0 3. All new crew lobbies should be constructed with rest room attached toilet. The lay out should be functional and building should be modern with maintenance free toilet. 4. Wherever it is not possible to renovate/refurbish the existing crew lobbies, they should be dismantled/ put to alternate use in a phased manner and replaced with properly equipped modern lobbies. 5. Flush type toilet and urinals with proper drainage and septic tank should be provided with each lobby. 6. Glazed tiles should be fitted on walls and anti-skid type on floor of lavatory attached to rest room. 7. Every crew lobby should have adequate communication arrangement by way of provision of railway and DOT phones (with STD facility). 8. 24 hours running water supply should be ensured. 9. Upkeep and maintenance of crew lobbies including sanitation may be contracted out. 10. A separate cash imprest of Rs. 5000/- should be maintained with the officer in- charge of crew lobby for petty repairs (engineering/ electrical) and replacement of fittings. 11. The Committee further recommends that for ‘A’ category lobbies where running staff signing on/off per day is 81 & above, supervisor of the Grade of Sr. Loco Foreman i.e. Rs. 7450-1500 should be deployed for effective control. 12. Door mats to be provided at the entrance to rest room and toilet attached to crew lobby. 13. Every crew lobby should have adequate communication arrangement by way of provision of Railway and DOT phone (with STD facility) 1.2. A Report has been issued by Railway Board with a title “High Power Committee to Review the Duty Hours of Running and Other Safety Related categories of Staff” on August, 2013. Points pertaining to lobby facilities are reproduced below for ready reference: 1. Total duty of a stretch (from ‘sign on’ to ‘sign off’) for the Running Staff should not exceed 11 hours. 2. Running duty at a stretch should not ordinarily exceed 9 hours. Such duty may extend further provided the railway administration gives at least 2 hours notice before the expiration of 9 hours to the crew that he would be required to perform running duty beyond 9 hours, with the stipulation that the total duty from ‘sign on’ to ‘sign off’ shall not exceed 11 hours. 3. In case the train does not reach its destination, normal crew changing point or the point where the reliever has been arranged, within the overall limit of 11 hours, and such a point is approximately one hour journey away, the Running staff shall be January, 2015 Handbook on Up-keep of Combined Crew Lobby

CAMTECH/E/14-15/Combined Crew-Lobby/1.0 3 required to work to that point provided the maximum hours in that trip do not exceed 12 hours. 4. For loco pilots of all Mail/Express trains, the running duty (for the purpose of preparation of links only) should not exceed 8 hours. 5. The above provision for running duty hours and total duty hours shall be applicable to all Running staff including loco pilots (Mail/Express), loco pilots (Passenger), Loco pilots (Freight), Motormen and Guards except wherever stated otherwise. 6. No change is recommended in the existing for Loco Pilots (Shunting) who are presently working on fixed roster basis. 7. In severe operational exigencies like acts of God, earthquake, accidents, floods, agitation, and equipment failure etc., the controller should suitably advise the staff that they may be required to work beyond the limits prescribed above. 8. Replacement of assistant loco pilots with Co-pilots on those Mail/Express trains also which have a nonstop run of more than four hours. The Co-pilot should be in the same grade as that of the Loco pilot of the train so that he can take control of the train whenever necessary. 9. Present classification of running staff under HOER should be maintained. 10. Existing instructions of minimum punishment to staff for SPAD cases should be reviewed to ensure that the decision takes into account the gravity of the offence (repercussions of the SPAD) and also the Loco Pilot’s past record. 11. Existing limit of 104 standard hours of work for the cumulative duty period in a fortnight for Running Staff does not require a change except for the loco pilots (Mail/ Express) for whom this limit shall be fixed at 90 hours. 12. The period of spare travel above should get counted towards duty at a stretch (from ‘sign on’ to ‘sign off’) also, besides counting it towards the cumulative duty hours. 13. The limit of stay away from headquarters for Running Staff shall be fixed at 72 hours. It should be further brought down to 48 hours in tandem with vision 2020. 14. Continuous night duty for Running Staff shall be limited to 2 nights after which they must be granted at least one full night in bed before being booked again, in case the 3rd night working is unavoidable, it may be permitted with following conditions: i. The staff has availed at least 10 hours before ‘signing on’ for duty. ii. The duty to be performed by him involving third night working should be towards Headquarter. iii. On completion of the above trip, he shall be granted full headquarter rest including a full night in bed. 15. The definition of night should continue to be reckoned as 2200 hours to 0600 hours. However, for the purpose of continuous night duties, the period of duty performed during 0000 hours to 0600 hours should only be treated as night duty. Handbook on Up-keep of Combined Crew Lobby January, 2015

4 CAMTECH/E/14-15/Combined Crew-Lobby/1.0 16. The headquarter rest of all Running Staff shall be 16 hours irrespective of the duration of his incoming trip. 17. The outstation rest of all Running staff shall be 8 hours irrespective of duration of his incoming trip. 18. Call notice period should continue to be a part of the headquarter / outstation rest. 19. Local variation if demand necessary by Zonal Railways in respect of headquarters rest and outstation rest, may be permitted for suburban services as exceptions. 20. The existing instructions in respect of short trips may continue to be followed with the provision that the total duty from initial ‘sign on’ to ‘sign off’ shall be contained within the limits prescribed for total duty at a stretch. This will also be applicable in cases of Traveling as Passenger (TAP) and pilot working. 21. Four periodical rests of 40 hours each shall be grated to all categories of running staff in a month. Each rest should include at least one full night in bed and should normally be given to running staff once in a week. However, if due to operational reasons, such rest cannot be given to him in time, it should be ensured that the gap between 2 consecutive periodical/weekly rests does not exceed 10 days. 22. Guard in the rear cab of sub-urban trains may be replaced by Motorman, to enable faster turn round at the terminals and to give relief to motorman after each trip. 23. Running staff reviews should be carried out only at headquarter level. 24. Ministry of Railways should issue a clear and uniform formula to be used by all Zonal Railways for working out the Running staff requirement at the time of running staff reviews. The formula should clearly indicate the additional requirements which need to be taken into consideration over and above the basic requirement. Also, it should be issued with finance concurrence so that the delays in finance vetting are minimized at Zonal Railways level. 25. Running staff reviews should be carried out once in a year only. 26. For carrying out running staff reviews, traffic growth of 3 years (average time taken for the materialization of the indents) should be taken into consideration. 27. RRBs should be advised to prepare a stand by panel to the extent of 100% of the indent. 28. The system of holding RRB examinations on a common date should be continued. 29. Standard of the psychological tests being conducted by RDSO should take into consideration that the candidates are only ITI certificate holders. 30. Adequate special allowance for those higher supervisory posts which have more arduous duties than other lower rank posts having the same pay band and grade pay to make these posts more attractive. January, 2015 Handbook on Up-keep of Combined Crew Lobby

CAMTECH/E/14-15/Combined Crew-Lobby/1.0 5 31. Ministry of Railways has issued instructions not to surrender any posts in safety category under the exercise of rightsizing and to create them, whenever necessary, on one to one basis. The practice should continue as any depletion in the strength of safety category staff is likely to affect the train safety adversely. 32. The rosters for intensive category staff should be made in such a way that they don’t work on all seven days in a week and also get a weekly rest of 40 hours minimum. Zonal railways may be asked by the Ministry of Railways to modify their rosters for “Intensive” category staff accordingly. A copy of the modified roster received by the committee from North Western Railway may be circulated to them along with this letter for guidance. 33. Breach of rest whether at headquarters or outstation should be permitted only in emergent situation like accidents, natural calamities (floods, breaches, storms and earthquakes etc.) and national emergencies etc. and not in case of routine operational needs. 34. There should be no breach of rest allowance for breach in periodical rest. However, if the need does arises for any curtailment in periodical rest. It should be permitted only in very exceptional circumstances subject to the following conditions. 35. Cases of breach of rest should be regularly monitored at a sufficiently high level in divisional offices and zonal offices. 36. Provision of adequate accommodation in all Running Rooms so that there is not even a single case of a loco pilot/ Assistant loco pilot/ guard waiting for bed after arriving in the Running room. 37. Creation of a separate plan head for safety works including the works for Running Room facilities and provision of adequate funds under this plan head. Until the creation of the aforesaid plan head, works pertaining to running room facilities should be permitted to be proposed under “Traffic Facility” plan head with adequate provision of funds. 38. Increase the powers of General Manager for sanctioning works related to running rooms so that the proposals need not be sent to board for approval unless the value is very high. 39. Air conditioning of locomotive cab. 40. Provision of cameras with display unit in the loco cab for viewing the train formation and Guard’s signal without opening the window and peeping out from it. 41. Provision of a suitable waterless type urinal on every locomotive as an immediate measure. Also, provision of full-fledged toilets of bio-degradable nature on locomotive after the technology of bio-degradable toilets is established on coaches. 42. Implementation of essential features identified by Ministry of Railways for crew friendly cab, especially in respect of the following items: i. Ergonomic design of the driving desk and equipment layout inside the cab. Handbook on Up-keep of Combined Crew Lobby January, 2015

6 CAMTECH/E/14-15/Combined Crew-Lobby/1.0 ii. Reduction of noise through various means including provision of perforated aluminium sheets in ceiling. iii. Electronic trouble shooting guide which can contain other information also like G & SR rules and Accident Manual etc. 43. 160 W music system identified by Ministry of Railways as one of the items for crew friendly cabs needs to be deleted from the existing list. 44. Introduction of the End of the Train Telemetry (EOTT) system on Indian Railways for all freight trains on a long term basis. 45. Following measures may be adopted for developing a feeling of self esteem in Loco Pilots. i. Provision of good quality and smart uniform to loco pilots and assistance loco pilots along with epaulettes matching their rank in the hierarchy of running cadre. The uniform should include a suitable pee-cap. ii. A sturdy strolled of good quality with large wheels should be provided to all loco/ pilots to enable them to carry their personal belongings and other necessary items. Also, suitable Laptop/ I-Pad/ Tablet pre-loaded with G&SR, Accident manual, Trouble shooting guide and other important instructions, may be provided to all Loco Pilots along with suitable charging facilities in the locomotive cab and Running rooms. iii. The Locomotive should be maintained in clean and shining fettle so that the Loco Pilot feels proud of being in-charge of such a machine. 46. Suitable furnished accommodation along with an attached toilet may be provided at stations to facilitate the relieving/ visiting staff to take whenever necessary. 47. Ministry of Railways should expedite the provision of adequate number of Simulators in all training centers so that it may be possible to cut down the training schedule suitably. ***** January, 2015 Handbook on Up-keep of Combined Crew Lobby

CAMTECH/E/14-15/Combined Crew-Lobby/1.0 7 CHAPTER 2 DUTIES OF SR.LOCO INSPECTOR/LOCO INSPECTOR (Electric Traction) The duties of Senior Loco Inspector/Loco Inspector (Electric Traction) and in addition to the duties assigned by Sr. DEE/DEE/AEE (OP) are furnished below: 2.1 INSPECTION 1. Foot plate inspection during day and night to check abnormalities on line and rectification of the same through concerned departments. 2. Inspection of running room allotted to him regarding facilities available for running staff. 3. To conduct ambush checks in automatic signaling territory to see whether the loco pilots are following relevant rules as laid down in general & subsidiary rules. 4. Surprise inspection of out pits, crew booking offices including breath analyzer equipment for proper functioning, proper usage and to check that proper procedure is followed. 5. Inspect locomotives allotted to him particularly in regard to safety items including proper functioning of flasher lights etc. and take necessary action to get the defects attended by the home or outstation shed as per convenient. 6. Check wastage, spillage, misuse or pilferage of lubricating oil/ grease etc. 7. Joint checking of emergency telephone sets used on electric locos with supervisors of S & T department. 8. Periodical checking of loco pilot’s personal equipment and stores. 9. Arrange supply of uniform, rule books consumable stores and tools to the running staff. 10. Ensure proper filling up of CTRs, checking books and log sheets. 11. Accompany relief trains in case of accidents involving electric rolling stock and supervise relief operation at site. 12. Educate staff under his charge/control on safety rules and test their knowledge of such rule. 13. The assigned SLI/LI shall keep a watch on duty hours of running staff and report the matter to Sr.DEE/ DEE/ AEE (OP) for taking suitable corrective measures. 14. The assigned SLI/LI shall check the outgoing locos / EMUs are provided with full complement of tools, emergency telephones, fire extinguishers and other essential consumable stores. Handbook on Up-keep of Combined Crew Lobby January, 2015

8 CAMTECH/E/14-15/Combined Crew-Lobby/1.0 2.2 FIELD WORK ON LINE 1. Plan out in advance and train loco pilots and other running staff to ‘learn the road’ and become fully familiar with all the signals especially automatic signaling sections and layout of the track, en-route and in yards, test the running staff for their knowledge of road and arrange for issue of competency certificate to them. 2. 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. 3. Train the running staff in the correct methods of trouble shooting, correct manner of operation of electric locomotives, inspection of locomotives in accordance with the prescribed instructions and observance of safe working rules. Train the running staff about new modifications carried out in electric locos. 4. Check out load, speed checks, intersectional running time, braking distance and signal visibility checks (joint inspection with S & T department), riding quality checks of locomotives, test staff of other departments as prescribed for their knowledge of rules applicable. If any irregularities are noticed with loco/ crew to be reported to sr. DEE/DEE/ADEE/ OP. 5. Train the new loco pilots regarding how to apply vacuum/ air brake application on loco and on train. 6. Train loco pilots of poor caliber allotted to him by giving intensive training on line and in exceptional cases when a person fails to make the grade, submit reports to Sr.DEE/ OP. 7. Conduct trails for energy conservations, wheel flange lubricators of new stock, modifications, and heavy hauled trains with maintenance staff. 8. To improve driving skills of loco pilots by adopting latest methods of energy conservation. 9. Foot plating by mail/express trains to make up lost time (to maximum permissible limits) lost due to loco defects or any other account. 10. Conducting punctuality drives to ensure punctual running of mail/ express and slow passenger trains and counsel loco pilots to make up time without exceeding maximum permissible speed. 11. To arrange issue of competency certificate to running staff for working in automatic signaling sections after giving them one day intensive training and after testing their knowledge. 12. Test and check the accurate working of the speedometers on run and arrange for attention to defective speedometer by shed staff as required. 13. Arrange timely renewal of speedometer charts and sealing of speedometers. 14. Scrutinize speedometers charts removed from locomotives and report to superiors, if any over speeding or other irregularities are noticed. 100% scrutiny of charts from mail/ express and passenger trains and 25% of charts from goods trains should be carried out. 15. Escort VIP and other important/ special trains. 16. Carry out special drives and trails as directed by head quarters/ division. January, 2015 Handbook on Up-keep of Combined Crew Lobby

CAMTECH/E/14-15/Combined Crew-Lobby/1.0 9 17. Maintain records in respect of running staff allotted to his control indicating the training imparted, refresher and promotional courses gone through knowledge of safety rules, knowledge of trouble shooting procedures etc. 18. Ensure that filling of dry sand in sand boxes of locos and EMUs and availability of dry and clean sand as per RDSO specification at all places by Sr. DEE.DEE(OP) 19. Make a review of troubleshooting carried out by each loco pilot and impart necessary guidance if any incorrect procedure or irregularity is brought to notice. 20. To associate training school and ensure the troubleshooting aspects that are taught in the classes are relevant to the existing problems, education of running staff regarding engineman-ship - loco failures and breakdowns. 21. CUG phone records to be analyzed and usages to be checked during run as ALPs are misusing phoness to hear music or call friends. 22. LPs are not taking rest when a admissible but are involved in other activities. LIs should counsel LPs and monitor that they should take proper rest at HQs and in Running Room. 23. Arrange adequate representation in minor joint inquiries in regard to accidents, detention etc. 24. The main job of the driver is to drive the train safely and he should not be burdened with extraneous jobs. Guard being the incharge of train be made primarily responsible for these duties. He can take the help of ALP, if reqoired. 25. LPs should not be coerced to run at max. permissible speed. LP to run at speeds as per his judgment and confidence level. Keeping in view the brake power, visibility and terrain. 26. SPAD cases usually occur when driver stops for prolonged periods en-route and starts. Therefore, crew should be kept engaged and well informed during such period by the station/control staff. 27. LPs to be counselled to carry out brake feel test without fail. In case of train getting help up in mid section, they must protectthe train and ensure availability of adequate brake power to avoid rolling down cases. Practice to perform shunting without train brakes be discontinued. 2.3 PUNCTUALITY : Time loss for less than 45 minutes. : Time loss for above 45 minutes. Punctuality is two kinds 1. Divisional punctuality 2. Zonal punctuality Handbook on Up-keep of Combined Crew Lobby January, 2015

10 CAMTECH/E/14-15/Combined Crew-Lobby/1.0 2.4 ITEMS TO BE CHECKED, ROLE OF SLI/LI IN PUNCTUALITY MONITORING To maintain punctuality of train, especially to an important train, Loco Inspector should check the following points. 1. The importance of punctual running of said train may be informed to the crew well in advance informing that loco inspector is coming in the Loco, other officials in the coach/ Saloon, if any. 2. Ensure that Loco Pilot came to on duty in time as per the Divisional Instructions. 3. Loco inspector should collect the fresh caution order of the section. 4. Ensure Loco Pilot has gone through all necessary registers in crew lobby and signed wherever required. 5. Ensure Loco Pilot is not intoxicated position with the help of breather analyzer. 6. Ensure Loco Pilot got his personnel and necessary tools for working the train. 7. Ensure Loco Pilot has collected all necessary documents, keys, if any, from in charge of crew lobby. 8. Ensure PT set & walkie-talkie are working and to be kept ready always. 9. As LI, he should ensure that no unauthorized person is allowed in engine. 10. Loco Inspector should ensure that Loco Pilot and Asst. Loco Pilot checked loco thoroughly. LI may also check the loco, to ensure the loco is fit to work the existing formation and required amount of BP/ Vacuum level in Engine. (Also conduct continuity test). 11. Ensure safety items of loco are in good working order such as Horns, wipers, Flasher Light, Head Light, etc. 12. Ensure all necessary documents were received and correct Authority To Proceed is given and starting signal from guard. 13. Don’t increase the speed of train till platform is cleared. 14. Advice Loco Pilot to reach Maximum Permissible Speed, as early as possible. 15. Ensure Loco Pilot has checked brake power of train and satisfy that brake power is upto the required and also make judgment for further controlling of train. 16. Ensure Loco Pilot is maintaining correct speed at the engineering restricted spots and on points wherever required. 17. Ensure train is controlled correctly i.e. not well in advance. 18. Judicial application of brakes is an important role in punctual running of train. 19. While stopping the train at station ensure train is on platform to enable to entrain or detrain of passengers and loading or unloading of luggage / parcels. January, 2015 Handbook on Up-keep of Combined Crew Lobby

CAMTECH/E/14-15/Combined Crew-Lobby/1.0 11 20. Ensure engine crew exchanging all right signals with crew and guard of opposite trains and station staff en-route. 21. Ensure correct visibility of signals in section. 22. If loco is giving any trouble try to attend it on run, if not possible, after stopping the train but it should be rectified in a lesser time. 23. If train is stopped due to any other reasons i.e. ACP, etc. It should be rectified in less time and to be restarted as quick as possible. 24. Always advice Loco Pilot to run the train at MPS to make up the time and also to overcome the unforeseen detentions. 25. LI to ensure loco pilot and Asst. loco pilot calling out signals properly. 26. Don’t allow the loco pilot to think about any other things except punctual running of train. 27. If loco/ formation is required to be attended by concerned maintenance staff, it should be informed to TLC/ SCOR well in advance, en-route. 28. Advice loco pilot/ Asst. loco pilot to use appropriate whistle codes at the time of whistling. 29. After reaching the destination loco and other documents to be handed over to the concerned staff promptly. 30. Ensure loco pilot had made entries in RS-5 register of C & W and other necessary registers in crew lobby. 2.5 RECOMMENDED ITEMS FOR AMBUSH CHECK 1. Ask engine driver not to exchange alright signal with station staff. See what action is taken by the station staff? 2. Ask the guard not to exchange alright signal with station staff. See what action is taken by the station staff? 3. Ask station staff to show red to guard of the train. See what action is taken by the guard of the train? 4. The engine driver to put flasher light on see what action is taken by the driver of train coming from of site? 5. Ask station staff to issue wrong authority to pass the defective signal, See what action is taken by the driver of the train. 6. Ask station not to send the points-man and issue wrong/ right authority to pass the defective signal. See what action is taken by the driver of the train? 7. Issue message from the level crossing gate about some abnormality in the block section. See what action is taken by the station staff? Handbook on Up-keep of Combined Crew Lobby January, 2015

12 CAMTECH/E/14-15/Combined Crew-Lobby/1.0 8. Put some detonators in the mid section. See what action is taken by the driver of the train? 9. Ask the guard not to exchange alright signal before station starting of train from the stopping station. See what action is taken by the driver of the train? 10. Put the gate signal on. See what action is taken by the driver of the train? 11. Ask the guard to remove tailboard/ tail lamp. See what action is taken by the station staff and/ or gate men. 12. Ask engine driver to put off the head light and marker light and proceed at normal speed at station and on way. See what action is taken by the station staff? ****** January, 2015 Handbook on Up-keep of Combined Crew Lobby

CAMTECH/E/14-15/Combined Crew-Lobby/1.0 13 CHAPTER 3 CONCEPT OF MINI COMBINED LINE BOX FOR LOCO PILOTS 3.0 INTRODUCTION Presently, Indian Railways are provided personal line box to loco pilots for keeping own equipment/material. These personal line boxes are loaded/ unloaded by box boys in locomotives. Many times, Mail/Express, Goods trains are detained/get late for non availability of personal line box. Central Railway has introduced new concepts of “Mini common line box” for loco pilots. The present line box for loco pilot which is quite large in size and heavy in weight and difficult in handling is being replaced by this light- weight common line box. In this system only crew change and the line box remain in locomotive. The concept behind this type of system is that the incoming & outgoing drivers exchange only the key of the line box thus eliminating the need of box boys. 3.1 COMPARISON OF OLD PERSONAL LINE BOX AND MINI COMMON LINE BOX (STAINLESS STEEL) FOR LOCO PILOTS. Mini common line box Sl.No. Description Old personal line box Mini common line box 1. Size 21.6” x 13.6” x 13.0” 13.6” x 9.6” x 5.6” 2. Weight empty 12 Kg. Approx. 2.180 Kg. Approx. 3. Weight with tools 25 Kg. Approx. 6.780 Kg. Approx. 4. Cost Rs. 2000/- Approx. Rs.500/- for GI Sheet approx. Rs. 1400/- for SS sheet approx. 5. Reasons Large/over size, heavy Handy, less in weight, easy in weight, difficulty in handling & having good look, handling, shabby look, requires less space occupy more space Handbook on Up-keep of Combined Crew Lobby January, 2015

14 CAMTECH/E/14-15/Combined Crew-Lobby/1.0 3.2 The main advantages and salient features of this common line box are:- i. Easy handling by reducing the weight by 60% with new stainless steel line box. ii. Passenger inconvenience will be reduced since it occupies less space on platform. iii. It also occupies less space in loco cab which allows more space to the engine crew in the driving cab. iv. With the introduction of new common line box, the requirement of line box will be reduced considerably. v. Box boy can carry this common line box easily on platform even in crowed being light weight. vi. Detention of trains on account of personal line box shall be minimized. vii. On route/ crew changing in section, no need of carry personal line box viii. This can be kept inside the lobby’ ix. Good appearance. x. Box boy can carry more boxes at a time. xi. Box boy may be reduced in a shift’ xii. Accident of box boy during carry heavy personal line box on his head & crossing of tracks may be avoided. xiii. Less manufacturing cost instead of personal line box. xiv. Mental peace of every one such as Crew controllers, Lobby supervisors, Crew members and Traffic controllers etc. xv. Saving of revenue. ****** January, 2015 Handbook on Up-keep of Combined Crew Lobby

CAMTECH/E/14-15/Combined Crew-Lobby/1.0 15 CHAPTER 4 CAMTECH RECOMMENDATIONS ON AVAILABILITY OF INSTRUCTION BOARDS AND REGISTERS 4.0 THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTION BOARDS SHOULD BE DISPLAYED IN THE LOBBY: S. No. Items INSTRUCTION BOARDS 1. Availability of Scale/ other details instruction boards i. Motivation board ii. Caution order board iii. Gradient chart, speed restriction, curve and restricted signals board iv. Safety board v. Board of staff having spectacles vi. Board of PME / Refresher/Safety Camp due staff vii. Board of only AC/DSL trained staff viii. Crew unusual display board ix. Good work done board x. Safety posters & slogans xi. Enhance natural resources slogans board xii. Train operation/ movement instruction board xiii. Tips to avoid SPAD board xiv. Details of lobby (Particulars of lobby, cadre, sign ON/Off per day, detention and crew working beats etc. xv. Last issued letter number ( instructions, circular) LED board xvi. Notice board xvii. MAN OF THE WEEK board Handbook on Up-keep of Combined Crew Lobby January, 2015

16 CAMTECH/E/14-15/Combined Crew-Lobby/1.0 4.1 THE FOLLOWING REGISTERS SHOULD BE PROVIDED IN THE LOBBY: S. No. Items REGISTERS 1. Registers Scale/ other details i. Sign ON/OFF register with BA test Breath Analyzer testing register i. Safety Circular ii. Safety Bulletin iii. Safety Drive iv. Chalak Patra/SOB v. General Instruction vi. Caution order register vii. Detail Book shall be provided. viii. Bio-data register ix. Road learning register x. Safety category register xi. Safety meeting register xii. List of alcoholic staff register xiii. List of screened Sr. Guards, Driver for passenger train register xiv. G & SR accident manual with correction slip shall be provided. xv. Signal defect register xvi. Track defect register xvii. Engine defect register xviii. OHE defect register xix. Coasting register xx. Unusual incidence xxi. Officers inspection register xxii. Punctuality Register xxiii. Fuel/Lube Oil Register . January, 2015 Handbook on Up-keep of Combined Crew Lobby

Handbook on Up-keep of Combined Crew Lobby Date Repeated to CC/CTO Date COASTING REGISTER Date Repeated to CC/CTO Compliance Repeated to CC/ CTO 4.2 THE RECOMMENDED FORMATS OF DIFFERENT REGISTERS ARE AS CAMTECH/E/14-15/Combined Crew-Lobby/1.0 Time Train No. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) (16) Time FOLLOWS: Name LOCO DEFECT REGISTER Engine No/ Type Name P.No. Engine weight in Tonne (1) P.No. UNUSUAL INCIDENCE REGISTER Repeated By Compliance Repeated to CC/ Weight in tonnes (2) Repeated By of Defects CTO Total weight in Tonnes (1 + 2) Date Section from – to Date January, 2015 Time Energy Run Time 17 Name Total Consumption Name P.No. Energy Regeneration P.No. Received By DBR WRG/ NWKG Received By Date Coasting KMS Date Loco No. Total No. of Haults Train No. Train No. Duration Section Section & Location Signal ON Unusual Defects Name of Loco Pilot Incidence LP’s Name Reported by Signature of LP Loco Pilot

January, 2015 Date Repeated Date 18 CAMTECH/E/14-15/Combined Crew-Lobby/1.0 Time CC/CTO Name Name 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Date Section PUNCTUALITY REGISTER P.No. TRACK DEFECT REGISTER Loco No. Train No. Repeated By Base Loco No. to Compliance Repeated to CC/ Train No. T/O Handbook on Up-keep of Combined Crew Lobby Date of Defects CTO WKG VCD WORKING OR NOT WORKING Loss H/O Time Not WKG Gain Loco Name If VCD not WKG give Loss P.No. with Reason Gain Traffic VCD Make Loss Received By Service Gain Engineering Not in Service Date Name of LP Misc. Loco No. Sign of LP Out of course OHE Train No. & S&T C&W Section Name of Guard Location Defects LP’s Name Signature of LP

Handbook on Up-keep of Combined Crew Lobby Date Date Date Repeated to CC/CTO CAMTECH/E/14-15/Combined Crew-Lobby/1.0 Loco No. Time Train Train No. Name No. KM No. P.No. Section Repeated By Loco No. USE OF CUG BY LP, ALP & GUARD WHILE ON RUN Time of Tripping SIGNAL DEFECT REGISTER Date Section OHE voltage before tripping OHE FAILURE REGISTER Time Compliance Repeated to CC/ Name of Defects CTO Name of LP/ ALP OHE voltage before tripping P.No. Received By January, 2015 CUG used on run Cases of auxiliary motor Date with reason smoked Loco No. OHE voltage at the time of Train No. auxiliary motor smoke Section & Location Low/ High voltage less than Defects 23kV & more than LP’s Name D(L)/ DJ trip due to QOA, Signature of LP ALM, QOP & QRSI Remarks 19

January, 2015 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Date Date Date 20 CAMTECH/E/14-15/Combined Crew-Lobby/1.0 Train No Train No Loco number COMBINED SIGNING ‘ON’ REGISTER WHEN CMS IS NOT Date Loco Loco No FCS CONV Loco No BA TEST RECORD SIGN ‘ON’ REGISTER AVAILABLE/WORKING No Arr Time Adv Dep Train No Sign Off BA TEST RECORD SIGN ‘OFF’ REGISTER Sign Off Hr. Mts Booked Dep. Train Fuel FUEL/ LUBE OIL REGISTER Total Duty Total Duty Hr Mts Time Sign ON No Oil Name of Crew Name of Crew Name of Crew HQ HQ Handbook on Up-keep of Combined Crew Lobby Lube Designation Designation Designation Oil BA Test BA Test DV I hereby declare that Remarks FCS CONV Sign Crew Sign Crew NV i am in possession Sign CCOR Sign CCOR 16 17 18 of two pair of 19 BF spectacles Breathlyser Test section No.of caution noted No Last shed order (S.O.) No. Noted Lasr safety circular No/Div. Safety Bulletin No./HQ. safety Bulletin No. noted Last Fly leaf Notification no.noted Signature of Crew Signature of ALF/Booking in charge Remarks

Handbook on Up-keep of Combined Crew Lobby Sl. No Sl. No. Sl. Name ALCOHOLIC PRONE STAFF RECORD (RED CATEGORY) 1 23 4 5678 Date COMBINED SIGNING OFF REGISTER WHEN CMS IS NOT AVAILABLE/ CAMTECH/E/14-15/Combined Crew-Lobby/1.0 Name Date No. WORKING Time Loco number Desg. ACCIDENT INVOLVED CASES (Red Category) Equipment No. BA TEST POSITIVE RECORD (Red Category) Desg. Train No Calibaration due date Depot Depot Nominated 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Time of arrival at station Name of LI Crew ID LI Time Sign OFF Test No. Date of % age of BAC Authority Name of Crew accident Instance of positive (ON/OFF/enroute) Brief of Action Designation accident Train No. taken Stn/Cabin/staff who did responsibility Loco No. not exchange all right January, 2015 (Pr./ Sec./ Testee name signal Blameworthy) Nature of track defects Witness name (!&2) Section & Kilometerage Action by power officials Inspecting official’s name Nature of signal defects & Action by DA Action by in-charge Stn Signature of driver Remarks Action by DA Time Power Controller Remarks Informed about Columns (De-addiction camp, Rehabilitation 8,9,10 Centre, Hospital Counseling) Signature of Lf (R) Booking in charge Rest required, if any Remarks 21

22 CAMTECH/E/14-15/Combined Crew-Lobby/1.0 MEDICALLY DE-CATEGORISED STAFF RECORD (Red Category) Sl. No Name Desg. Depot Date of PME/ Spl. PME Medical de-categorised authority No. & date Brief reason for de- categorisation Preent status Date of screening Alternative post & relieving details ‘C’ GRADE LPs REGISTER (Red Category) Sl. Name Desg Depot DOP to present Name of Present grade Remarks No of LP . rank LI w.e.f. WEAK LPs RECORD (Red Category) Sl. Name Desg. Weak area Nominated Identified Action taken No. of LP LI date Tech. G & SR Poor reflection / Driving skills Y/N Y/N Y/N SCREENED LPs REGISTER (Yellow Category) Sl. Name Desg Depot Date of Screened Authority Nominated Signature No . screening for & date LI of CCC SPECTACLES WEARING STAFF REGISTER (Yellow Category) Sl.No. Name Desg. Depot Spectacles Spectacles Remarks w.e.f. NV DV BF January, 2015 Handbook on Up-keep of Combined Crew Lobby

CAMTECH/E/14-15/Combined Crew-Lobby/1.0 23 DETAILS OF DAR CASES – SF 11(Yellow Category) Sl. Name PF Desg Depot Category Brief of Nomina Penalty Present Sign No of charges ted LI details details of charges CCC DETAILS OF DAR CASES – SF 5 (Yellow Category) Sl. No. Depot Suspension, if any Penalty details Sign of CCC Category of Name PF charges Desg. Brief of charges NLI IO From Authority To Authority CTR REGISTER Issue Receipts Date CTR Name of Sign Sign Date Train Remarks Sign Sign of No. the LP of LP of CC No. of LP CC PHONE DECLARATION REGISTER Signature Date Crew Name Desg. HQ Mobile No. Remarks PAD/ PDD REGISTER PAD (Train Arr. to Sign ON) Date PDD Train No Loco number Section Crew Name TO Time Sign ON Train Arr. Train Dep. Traffic Crew Total Loco C&W Traffic Misc Total Remarks Handbook on Up-keep of Combined Crew Lobby January, 2015

24 CAMTECH/E/14-15/Combined Crew-Lobby/1.0 OUT STATION CREW REGISTER Date of arrival I/C Train No Loco number Base depot Duty hours Sign OFF Rest clear time Crew Name Date of departure O/ G Train no. Loco No. Sign ON O/S Rest hrs. (Sign OFF to ON) Remarks BA FUNCTIONING TEST REGISTER Sl. Date Time Equipment Test %age of CC signature Remarks No. No. No. BAC LOBBY EQUIPMENT FAILURE REGISTER Date Equipment No. Time Total interruption Nature of defect Remarks From To Sl. Time TO No. TRAIN ORDER REGISTER Sign of No. CC Train Loco From To Remarks No. no. PC MESSAGE REGISTER Sl. Date Time PC Addressed Message Sign Acknowledgement of Feedback No. No. to of CC concerned official January, 2015 ****** Handbook on Up-keep of Combined Crew Lobby

CAMTECH/E/14-15/Combined Crew-Lobby/1.0 25 CHAPTER 5 RECOMMENDED CHECK LIST FOR AUDIT INSPECTION OF LOBBY 5.0 THE FOLLOWING POINT TO BE CHECKED DURING AUDIT INSPECTION AT LOBBY: S. No. Items Scale/ other details 1. Sign ON/OFF register  Proper entry in Sign ON/OFF registers. 2.  During inspection surprise checks to be done whether 3. Safety/Technical 4. circulars, SOBs all running staff (LP/ALP/LP (shunter)/Guard) is going through breathe analyzer test. 5. Safety/Technical  Knowledge of ON DUTY crew controller to be tested 6. Drives in regard to action to be taken in case of staff found positive during breathe analyzer test (list of staff Caution Order addicted/prone to alcohol shall be available with ON Register DUTY Crew Controller.  Whether lobby is equipped with fuel cell based Bio-data register Breathe analyzer with printing option indicating % of of crew alcohol content. Safety seminars  Acknowledgement should be taken by all running staff.  Knowledge of few running staff to be examined in regard to latest safety/technical circulars, SOBs issued in recent time.  Copy of safety/technical drives issued by Railway Board/Zone/Divisions to be available in lobby with acknowledgement by all running staff.  Knowledge of few running staff to be examined on these drives  Check copy of section wise caution order prevailing on that day is available or not. ?  Temporary Caution orders prevailing for more than a month to be noted down and highlighted.  Illuminated caution order board indicating topography of the section with details of gradients, stations with KM No., Neutral sections, LC gates etc. with temporary and permanent caution orders.  Bio-data of all running staff posted at lobby may be available in register/CMS.  Check any staff due for PME & Safety/Technical refresher course.  Date of last safety seminar conducted at lobby including Nos. of staff attended etc.  Frequency of safety seminars conducted at lobby. Handbook on Up-keep of Combined Crew Lobby January, 2015

26 CAMTECH/E/14-15/Combined Crew-Lobby/1.0 S. No. Items Scale/ other details 7. Competency certificate The following entries should be checked. 8. 9. of Loco Pilots  Road learning details with validity. 10.  Type of locomotives trained.  Date of last PME attended/due.  Date of last technical refresher attended/due.  Date of last safety refresher attended/due.  Validity of automatic block section competency and next due date.  Details of monitoring of nominated LI with various subjects counseled.  Details of safety camps attended.  Periodicity counseling by nominated LI’s as per safety gradation (Railway Board’s letter No.99/RE/220/3/Part-III (Inspection schedules, dt.28.04.2000)). Screened Loco Pilots  List of screened Loco Pilots (Goods) with gradation A (Goods) to work Mail/Exp in emergency & B to work Mail/Exp in emergency need to be ACTM and G & SR displayed in lobby. books  Knowledge of ON DUTY crew controller for booking Defect Registers Loco Pilot (Goods) to work Mail/Exp. trains in emergency (Ref:-i) Railway Board’s letter No.97/M(safety)/ 7/ 2/C/4(i), dt.16.10.97 ii). Railway Board’s letter No.97/Safety-I/11/9, dt.31.07.97)  Availability of ACTM and G & SR books with latest correction slips.  G & SR books of running staff need to be checked whether latest correction slips issued by Railway Board/Zone is available or not.  Knowledge of running staff may be checked on correction slips.  Entries by loco pilots in signal/track register to be checked.  Repeating and exchange of private numbers by ON DUTY crew controller and control with nature of defect.  Collecting feedback from control in regard to attending the defect by concerned department and making entry in the defect register.  Any other registers, if provided. Ref:-RSRC Part –I Para 2.14.11 11. List of staff wearing  A board shall be displayed in lobby with list of staff spectacles wearing spectacles January, 2015 Handbook on Up-keep of Combined Crew Lobby

CAMTECH/E/14-15/Combined Crew-Lobby/1.0 27 S. No. Items Scale/ other details 12. First aid box 13. 10 Hours compliance  Availability of first aid box and its recoupment 14.  Section wise implementation of 10 hours compliance 15. Scale check Crew rest hours need to be checked. 16.  Bad sections to be identified with cause of poor 17. Details of staff involving in accidents implementation. 18. Senior Loco 19. Inspectors (SLIs)  Category wise scale check with reasons for vacancies  Action plan to fill up vacancies 20. Average 21. speed/Dynamic speed  Average crew rest hours at outstation/ HQ,s  Cases of staff booking with BREACH OF REST and (Freight trains) Coaching crew link reasons.  Average number of PRs given to staff per fortnight Long Absent Staff under medically (Min. 4 PRs in a month or 2 PRs per fortnight). de-categorized  Pending DAR on staff involving accidents and reasons if delay in DAR action.  Staff involved in SPAD for last five years and DAR action initiated.  No of SLIs available at lobby and No. of LPs/ALPs allotted to each SLI (minimum 25 LPs for each SLI). (Ref:-Rly Bd’s letter No.82/M(L)/467/2, dt.26.09.91)  Average number of night footplate inspections per Loco Inspector in freight and coaching trains.  Initial and refresher course for LIs (Ref:-Rly Bd’s letter No.E(MPP)/2009/3/26, dt.13.07.09)  Availability of detailed check-lists for various types of inspections (Ref:-RSRC Part-I Para 3.5.1 (i))  Loco Inspector’s counseling room Section wise average/dynamic speeds  Date of last review of coaching crew link.  Whether coaching crew link is reviewed in reference with six monthly crew review.  No. of hours per crew per fortnight for each crew link (Min- above +85 Hours per crew per fortnight). (Ref:-Rl. Bd’s letter No.2005/E&R/2800/1, dt.29.09.05)  List of staff (LP/ALP/LP (shunter)) under long absent and DAR action initiated.  List of staff (LP/ALP/ LP (shunter)) under medically de-categorized and pending cases for alternative posting. Handbook on Up-keep of Combined Crew Lobby January, 2015

28 CAMTECH/E/14-15/Combined Crew-Lobby/1.0 S. No. Items Scale/ other details 22. Portable breathalyzers  Availability of portable breath analyzers with Loco 23. Inspectors. 24.  Availability of spare breath analyzer. 25.  Breathe analyzer test to be done with portable 26. 27. breathalyzer for few running staff (LP/ALP/LP 28. (shunter/Guards)) who are available on duty in 29. yards/locomotive/coming for sing OFF etc. 30.  Any positive cases are found, same to be highlighted. (Ref:-RSRC Part II – Para 3.10.3)  Breathe analyzer machine to be calibrated daily by lobby in-charge. Safety gradation  List of Loco pilots categorized as ‘A, B & C’ may be displayed in lobby. Ref:-i Railway Board’s letter No.97/M(safety)/7/2/ C/4(i), dt.16.10.97 ii. Railway Board’s letter No.97/Safety-I/11/9, dt.31.07.97)  Periodicity of monitoring of Loco Pilots by LIs in category A, B & C. (Railway Board’s letter No.99/RE/220/3/Part-III (Inspection schedules, dt.28.04.2000)).  Monitoring and dealing with ‘C’ category Loco Pilots (Ref:-RSRC Part –I para 2.14.8). Walkie-Talkie and  Issue of walkie-talkie to each LP and Guard. CUG Phones  Issue of CUG phones to each Running staff.  Ensure that battery of walkie –Talkies are being changed yearly as per Rly Bd latter No2010/tech/11(3)/1 dt.19.08.2010 Over Time Allowance Hours of overtime for last six months and amount paid – Reasons to be analyzed. PAD & PDD  PAD & PDD detentions for last six months at depot section wise – reasons to be analyzed. Crew Management  Date of commissioning of CMS System (CMS):  No. of crews booked through CMS per month (for last six months)  % of utilization  Constraints in CMS Self Learning System  Availability of self learning system – Gyan kasauti etc.  Audio/Video/e-learning methods for running staff. Crew Beat  No. of sections of 200 KMs or more being covered in a single crew run in freight operation (Ref:-Rl. Bd’s letter No.2005/E&R/2800/1, dt.29.09.05) Water Bottles to LP &  Supply of water bottles to carry water while ON DUTY ALP to LP & ALP (Ref:-Rly.Bd’s letter No.2003/M(L)/165/5, dt.26.12.06) January, 2015 Handbook on Up-keep of Combined Crew Lobby

CAMTECH/E/14-15/Combined Crew-Lobby/1.0 29 S. No. Items Scale/ other details 31. Practical Loco  Implementation of Railway Board’s guidelines 32. issued vide reference below 33. handling training  Booking of ALP/Shunter who has to be before promotion as promoted as LP for four round trips on goods trains along with regular LP LP (Goods)  Booking of ALP/Shunter for three round trips Senior Welfare with regular LP along with Loco Inspector. (Ref:-Rly.Bd’s letter No.2004/M(L)/466/7101, Inspectors (SWI) for dt.31.08.09) LP&ALPs  Nomination of Senior Welfare Inspectors (SWI) for LP&ALPs to take care of grievances of Loco Running Room Running staff (Ref:-Rly Bds letter No.E(W)/2009/WE/5/8, dt.23.10.09).  Availability of sufficient bed at running room. Other Miscellaneous  Road learning register should be available Items.  Safety category register should be available  List of alcoholic staff should be available  Coasting register  Unusual incidence register  Emergency Line Box  General upkeeps of lobby  Whether staff coming on duty in proper uniform  Safety posters & slogans  Board of only AC/DSL trained staff  Good work done board  Status of self learning system & audio tape ( Gyan Kasauti etc. Handbook on Up-keep of Combined Crew Lobby January, 2015

30 CAMTECH/E/14-15/Combined Crew-Lobby/1.0 CHAPTER 6 CAMTECH RECOMMENDATIONS ON PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID SIGNAL PASSING AT DANGER (SPAD) BEFORE & AFTER SIGN ON 6.1 GENERAL PRECAUTIONS 1. Do not take alcohol drink, Narcotic, stimulant drugs or preparation 8 hours before Sign ‘ON’ 2. Take proper rest before appearing on duty. 3. Appear right time on duty. 4. Be in possession of two pair of spectacles, if passed with glasses. 5. Do not wear sun glasses/ color glasses while driving. 6. Get yourself tested on breath analyzer. 7. Be conversant with system of working and have valid learning road of the section on which you are booked. 8. Ensure those loco pilot/Asst. loco pilots are booked on all the routes so that load learning does not become overdue. 9. Read all latest circulars, caution order and notifications after signing. 10. Switch off your mobile phones while driving and keep it in your bag As per Rly.Bd’s L.No.2010.Tele/2 (1)/dt.27.12.12. 11. SPAD cases on the Zonal Railways should be discussed in the training centres for bulk awareness. 12. CMS wherever provided should be fully utilized. 13. SLI/LI should be interacting with family member of crew for bringing about an awareness of the need for proper rest at the home station. 14. Officers/supervisors foot plate inspections should be done especially “Wee” hours on Goods trains. 15. The officers should check the knowledge of inspectors & trainers and their regular training must be ensured for conversant of latest modifications, equipments etc. 16. Condition of crew booking lobbies and running rooms should be improved as per existing instructions, to ensure proper quality of rest. 17. The details of local modification carried out by shed must be available in loco log book. 18. The copy of SOB must be sent to adjoining lobby of division also. 19. Crews availing periodic rest of 22/30 hours and completing their rest after 7 PM should be booked after 6 AM in the morning next day. 20. With the signaling and interlocking being upgraded every month, the driver is supposed to refresh his knowledge at rapid intervals. Most of the times the changes are not even communicated to the driver. Signaling wing should be made January, 2015 Handbook on Up-keep of Combined Crew Lobby

CAMTECH/E/14-15/Combined Crew-Lobby/1.0 31 responsible to advise changes and to issue signal location booklets periodically along with the WTT. 21. The SLI must counsel LPs to be aware of such signals and arrows should be provided on all signals in major yards. 22. In semaphore signals the drivers see the light at night but ignore the arm, if the roundel is broken the red signal can be mistaken to be yellow. 23. SLI,s should counsel LPs and monitor that they should take proper rest at headquarters and in Running Rooms. 24. Annual review and timely Indents should be sent by the divisions to fill up vacancies. 25. Feed back should be conveyed to running staff on highlighted abnormalities. It should also be ensured that running staff issues pertaining to personnel/accounts are addressed on priority by the welfare inspector. 26. LIs are made responsible to pinpoint suspected medically/mentally unfit staff. Based on their feedback, running staff should be sent for special medical examination. 27. The main job of the driver is to drive the train safely and he should not be burdened with extraneous jobs. Guard being the in charge of train is made primarily responsible for these duties. He can take the help of ALP, if required. 28. Running staff should be provided with railway accommodation near their headquarters as per their entitlement on out of turn basis. 29. SPAD cases usually occur when driver stops for prolonged periods en-route and starts. Therefore, crew should be kept engaged and well informed during such period by the station/control staff. 30. The public riding on the locomotive is a law and order problem and GRP needs to tackle it as it affects the driver’s performance. 31. CUG phone records to be analyzed and usage to be checked during run as ALP,s are misusing phones to hear music or call friends. 32. As far as possible Hindi or the regional language to be used in all circulars so that drivers can understand better. SLI’s should explain circular to LP’s in their regional language. 33. ‘A’ category pilots should be monitored at least once in three months, ‘B’ category once in two months and ‘C’ category once in a month by the nominated loco inspector. 6.2 AFTER REACHING CAB 1. Check for all safety equipments, proper working of head light, flasher/ blinker light, marker light and tail light. 2. Note the defects and isolations of your loco/ EMU log book & inform to LPC/TLC. 3. ALP & LP should check the working of VCD. 4. ALP & LP should be counseled to avoid unwarranted pressing of VCD acknowledgement button. 5. Unauthorized persons should not be allowed in driving cab. Handbook on Up-keep of Combined Crew Lobby January, 2015

32 CAMTECH/E/14-15/Combined Crew-Lobby/1.0 6. LP, s/ALP, s before starting from shed/ siding, conduct brake continuity test. 7. Loco pilot should conduct BCT, and ensure possession of valid BPC after taking charge of train. 8. Ensure functioning of brake system as per procedure and loco pilot to ensure adequate MR, BP and FP pressure. 6.3 BEFORE STARTING 1. Ensure that correct starting signal pertaining to your line is properly taken OFF. 2. Loco pilot should follow rigidly SWBS (Signal OFF, Whistle, Exchange Bell code and Start). 3. Loco pilot should exchange alright hand signal with guard/ station staff after confirming the correct signal aspect by him. 4. A loco pilot shall not start his train from a station without proper authority to proceed. Before starting the trains he shall satisfy himself that all correct fix signals and, where necessary hand signal are given & the line before him clear of visible obstruction and the guard has given the signal to start. 5. Do not insert/ operate reserver lever till the signal is taken OFF. 6. Accelerate gradually for smooth starting of your train. 7. Obey the correct aspect of your signal and immediately act on it. 8. The battery life of walkie-talkie battery is one year as per Rly Bd. Latter No2010/tech/11(3)/1 dt 19.08.2010 9. Working of all safety items in the locomotives should be ensured before dispatching from the shed. 6.4 AFTER STARTING 1. Loco pilot should conduct brake feel test immediately after starting and loco pilot should also conduct brake feel test while starting from yard/ terminals and brake power test at first opportunity in first block section. 2. If brake power is unsatisfactory it is required to regulate the speed of train accordingly. 3. Loco pilot and ALP should call out the correct aspect of signals loudly. 4. Always keep your train under perfect control and keep a sharp look out for correct signals pertaining to your line and reduce speed proportionately accordingly to signal aspects. Do not assume. 5. If the signal speed is ‘Red’ bring the train to dead stop before the ‘Red’ signal, except where EMU Halt board or Engine Halt Board is close to signal when the signal is ‘ON’. Train shall start with proper written authority or permissive board on signal. 6. Observe the signal aspect until the train has passed. 7. Observe all permanent & temporary speed restriction rigidly. January, 2015 Handbook on Up-keep of Combined Crew Lobby

CAMTECH/E/14-15/Combined Crew-Lobby/1.0 33 8. Avoid over speeding & over confidence. 9. LP & ALP should be counseled on the use of mobile phone and alcohol policy. 10. LP & ALP control the speed while negotiating speed sensing device avoid catch siding. 11. Do not leave the locomotive unmanned after taking overcharge. 12. Proper procedure to be adopted for changing of locomotive cab in a yard line/ stabling siding shall be ensured. 13. Authority to proceed on walkie-talkie is not permitted. 14. ALP’s need to be counseled for applying emergency brakes by opening RS valve quickly in case they find lack of alertness on the part of loco pilot while approaching signals. 15. In case of failure of locomotive on gradient section the train protection as per G & SR must be ensured. 16. Do not discuss personal problem during work. 17. Do not discuss during train operation. 18. Bind-up luggage after completion of journey 6.5 PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID PLATFORM OVERSHOOTING 1. Loco pilots/ motorman should ensure the availability of prescribed brake power percentage in their train. 2. Always keep working time table open & ensure the proper stoppage of train at every halts as per WTT. 3. Motorman should conduct brake feel test and also loco pilots test at first opportunity. 4. Keep in mind the load of your train for controlling the speed and making appropriate halts. 5. Ensure the train is not in fully released condition while approaching EMU halt board/ engine halt board, but always keep your train in braked condition with the help of brake controller LAP position. 6. While rolling into platform always keep your train under your perfect control for stopping without jerk. 7. Keep a sharp look for EMU halt board /engine halt board. 8. Wallkie-Talkies have replaced flags for piloting in the yards. Running staff is pressurized to perform shunting on walkie-talkie this unsafe practice to be avoided. Handbook on Up-keep of Combined Crew Lobby January, 2015

34 CAMTECH/E/14-15/Combined Crew-Lobby/1.0 CHAPTER 7 CAMTECH RECOMMENDATIONS ON UP KEEP OF LOBBY 1. Since the activity of lobby reception is being outsourced therefore to instill feeling of serving better following display is proposed at Crew Booking. 2. To keep watch on unauthorized person and record activities of crew before sign on at CMS they are going through breath analyzer. So CCTV (Close Circuit Television) system may be provided at suitable place at lobby. Similarly smoke detector may also be provided to avoid fire incident. 3. Important DOT or mobile phone numbers should be displayed at appropriate places. January, 2015 Handbook on Up-keep of Combined Crew Lobby

CAMTECH/E/14-15/Combined Crew-Lobby/1.0 35 4. Computer may be provided at Crew Controller with internet connection to locate exact position of train. This will also reduce the work load at TLC/Power controller. 5. Adequate communication facilities railway phones as well as DOT phones shall be provided for communication. 6. Daily ‘AAJ KA VICHAR’ ‘vkt dk fopkj ’ may be written on board which is to be kept at reception for encouragement of running crew. 7. Complain box may be kept at suitable place at lobby. The same should be checked by the lobby in-charge and Senior Welfare Inspectors (SWI) for take care of grievances of loco running staff as per Rly Bds letter No.E (W)/2009/WE/5/8, dt.23.10.09). 8. Drinking water facilities RO system/ Aqua Guard and January, 2015 Water cooler should be provided. i. Reverse Osmosis (RO) system is a process of physical separation of dissolved solids and minerals present in water. This technology uses the principle of osmosis, wherein the mineral concentration of raw water is reduced by applying high pressure through a semi-permeable membrane. The Quality of purified water produced by Reverse Osmosis process is roughly a constant percentage of the feed water i.e. it reduces the TDS of water by 90% Handbook on Up-keep of Combined Crew Lobby

36 CAMTECH/E/14-15/Combined Crew-Lobby/1.0 Following care should be taken while selecting RO system: a. It should be RO with UV. b. It should be of industrial grade. c. Necessary AMC should also be processed in time. d. It should be used only if the TDS of water is on higher side. Many make of RO system has got inbuilt controller which bypasses the function of membrane, if TDS of water is low. Thus making function of membrane defunct & only UV purification is made. ii. Aqua Guard and Water cooler should be provided on the basis of number of users per day 9. Many of the crew is diabetic therefore provision of sugar free tea/coffee vending machine/ small canteen may be provided at lobby similar to Nagpur Division Central Railway. 10. Emergency first aid box may be provided at lobby. . 11. Lobby should be constructed as possible as middle of the station building for convenience of crew and shifting of line box by box boy. January, 2015 Handbook on Up-keep of Combined Crew Lobby

CAMTECH/E/14-15/Combined Crew-Lobby/1.0 37 12. Civil authorities should be approached for removing the liquor shop near the lobby. 13. The number of female crew is also increasing day by day therefore suitable facilities lavatory/toilets may be planed attached with rest room. Lavatory floor should be lower than other floor surface to avoid water entry outside bathroom. UPPER SURFACE LOWER SURFACE UPPER SURFACE LOWER SURFACE . 14. Glazed tiles should be fitted on walls and anti-skid type on floor of lavatory. 15. Dust bin may be kept in bathroom/Toilet DUSTBIN to dispose waste etc. January, 2015 16. Auto flush sensor may be provided in urinals to avoid bad odor. Handbook on Up-keep of Combined Crew Lobby

38 CAMTECH/E/14-15/Combined Crew-Lobby/1.0 Exhaust fan 17. Exhaust fan may be provided in toilet & bathroom. 18. Upkeep and maintenance of crew lobbies including sanitation may be contracted out. 19. 24 - hours running water supply should be ensured. 20. Door mats and curtain shall be provided at the entrance of lobby, rest room and toilet. Door mat 21. Many products are available in the market with brand thermocool and similar which blocks the transfer of heat inwards while applied on roofs. Same may be applied on the roof of the lobby to keep the same cool during summer. 22. A separate cash imprest of Rs. 25000/- should be maintained with the officer in-charge of crew lobby for petty repairs (engineering/ electrical etc) and replacement of fittings. 23. Suitable DG Set/ Inverter shall be provided to ensure continuous electric supply to lobby. January, 2015 Handbook on Up-keep of Combined Crew Lobby

CAMTECH/E/14-15/Combined Crew-Lobby/1.0 39 24. Centralized Cooling/ Air condition system may be available in lobby. 25. False ceiling with energy saving light may be provided in lobby. 26. Before sign ‘ON’/’OFF’ on CMS, breath analyzer test is compulsory and also sign in register by all crew. 27. The CMS machine should be provided at all January, 2015 lobbies of Indian Railways. The comprehensive maintenance should be made. Handbook on Up-keep of Combined Crew Lobby

40 CAMTECH/E/14-15/Combined Crew-Lobby/1.0 28. i. Breathe analyzer machine to be calibrated daily by lobby in- ii. charge and result shall be entered in register and counter signed by concerned officer. Breathalyzer calibration and repairs powers should be with Sr.DME/Sr.DEE in SOP with sufficient amount. 29. Breath analyzer test with bio metric system may be provided. 30. Live CCTV coverage should be made via rail net. 31. Live CCTV monitoring of lobbies should be made at divisional office. January, 2015 32. Water bottles shall be provide to carry water while sign ‘ON’ duty to Loco pilot & Asst. Loco pilot as per Rly.Bd’s letter No.2003/M(L)/ 165/ 5, dt.26.12.06. Handbook on Up-keep of Combined Crew Lobby

CAMTECH/E/14-15/Combined Crew-Lobby/1.0 41 33. “AAPKI YATRA SURAKSHIT TATHA SAFAL HO” board shall be display on exit gate while crew is going on train. 34. Pass, PTO, leave application forms, complain related to engineering and electrical deptt. of crew may be dropped in drop box which should be kept at appropriate place. The key of box shall be kept with CCOR 35. CTR box shall be provided 36. Notice board shall be provided to display any notice/important instructions. Handbook on Up-keep of Combined Crew Lobby 37. Fly catcher shall be provided. January, 2015

42 CAMTECH/E/14-15/Combined Crew-Lobby/1.0 38. “MAN OF THE WEEK” to be mentioned to motivate of crew/staff. 39. a. Walkie-Talkie battery shall be replaced/changed every year as per Rly Bd. Latter b. No2010/tech/11(3)/1 dt 19.08.2010 i. Walkie-Talkie shall be issued to each loco pilot and guard and CUG phones shall be issued to each running staff. ii. All the loco pilots and guards shall charge their walkie- talkie battery full before coming duty. iii. The following are the various indications displayed by LED indication on the charger. It indicates the battery condition. Detail instructions can be see bottom of the charger. 40. Separate charging, repairing and issuing cell shall be provided for VHF set (Walkie- Talkie). January, 2015 Handbook on Up-keep of Combined Crew Lobby

CAMTECH/E/14-15/Combined Crew-Lobby/1.0 43 41. Two adjacent sides control phone socket shall be provided at lobby for testing the emergency phone. 42. Rack shall be provided in a separate room to keep personnel bag/briefcase for easy working. 43. Spare line box may be kept at lobby. 44. Loco pilot and guard booking should be made at one counter. 45. Lobby in-charge room, office, storeroom etc. shall be attached to lobby for easy working. Handbook on Up-keep of Combined Crew Lobby January, 2015