CHAPTER IV

WORKING OF TRAINS GENERALLY

A. TIMING AND RUNNING OF TRAINS

4.01 STANDARD TIME.—The working of trains between stations

shall be regulated by the standard time prescribed by the
Government of India, which shall be transmitted daily to all the
principal stations of the railway at 16.00 hours in the manner
prescribed.

4.02 ADHERENCE TO ADVERTISED TIME.—No passenger train

or mixed train shall be despatched from a station before the
advertised time.

4.03 SETTING WATCH.—Before a train starts from a terminal or

crew-changing station, the Guard shall set his watch by the
station clock or the clock at the authorised place of reporting for
duty and communicate the time to the Loco Pilot who shall set
his watch accordingly.

4.04 TIME OF ATTENDANCE FOR TRAIN CREW.— Every

Guard, Loco Pilot, Assistant Loco Pilot shall be in attendance
for duty at such place and at such time as may be prescribed by
special instructions.

4.05 PROPER RUNNING LINE. — The Loco Pilot shall take his
train along the proper running line.

4.06 DIRECTION OF RUNNING.—

(1) On a double line, every train shall run on the left hand line
unless otherwise prescribed by special instructions.

(2) If there are two or more parallel lines, the direction in which
trains are to run on each line shall be prescribed by special
instructions.

4.07 SUPPLY OF WORKING TIME TABLE AND SCHEDULE OF

STANDARD DIMENSIONS.-
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(1) A copy of the Working Time Table for the time being in force
shall be supplied to each station, Guard, Loco Pilot, Inspector of
Way or Works and any other railway servant requiring the use
of the Working Time Table during the course of his duties.

(2) A copy of the Working Time Table shall, on issue, be supplied to

the Commissioner of Railway Safety.

(3) A copy of the Schedule of Standard Dimensions for the time

being in force shall be supplied to each Inspector of Way or
Works and Section Engineer (C&W).

B. SPEED OF TRAINS

4.08 LIMITS OF SPEED GENERALLY.—

(1) (a) Every train shall be run on each section of the railway within
the limits of speed sanctioned for that section by approved
special instructions.

(b) The sectional speed sanctioned and permanent speed restrictions

shall be shown in the Working Time Table.

(c) The Loco Pilot shall observe the sanctioned speed except when
either one speedometer in case of electric loco or two
speedometer in case of other locomotives are defective. In such
cases of defective speedometer both the maximum permissible
speed and booked speed of coaching trains shall be reduced by
ten percent from the speed otherwise permissible.

(2) The Loco Pilot shall —

(a) regulate and control the running of the trains according to the
Working Time Table, so as to avoid either excessive speed or
loss of time and

(b) not make up between any two stations more time than is allowed
in this behalf in the Working Time Table and shall also observe
all speed restrictions.

(3) When it is necessary to indicate to the Loco Pilot where trains

are to run at a restricted speed or where trains have to come to a
stop due to the line being under repairs or due to any other
obstruction, action shall be taken as specified in Rule 15.09.
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4.09 CAUTION ORDER.—

(1) Whenever, in consequence of the line being under repair or for

any other reason, special precautions are necessary, a Caution
Order detailing the kilometres between which such precautions
are necessary, the reason for taking such precautions and the
speed at which a train shall travel, shall be handed to the Loco
Pilot at the stopping station immediately short of the place
where such precautions are necessary, or at such other stations
and in such manner, as prescribed under special instructions.

(2) Sub-rule (1) does not apply in the case of long continued repairs
when fixed signals are provided at an adequate distance short of
such place and have been notified to the running staff
concerned.

(3) The Caution Order referred to in sub-rule (1) shall be on white

paper in blue or black font or typed or made out on computers
with the words “CAUTION ORDER” written on top of the form
in bold letters of appropriate font size to draw attention
distinctly and signed in full.

4.10 LIMITS OF SPEED OVER FACING POINTS.—

(1) The speed of trains over non-interlocked facing points shall not
exceed 15 kilometres an hour in any circumstances and the
speed over turn-outs and cross-overs shall not exceed 15
kilometres an hour unless otherwise prescribed by approved
special instructions, which may permit a higher speed.

(2) Subject to the provisions of sub-rule (1), a train may run over
interlocked facing points at such speed as may be permitted by
the standard of interlocking.

4.11 LIMITS OF SPEED WHILE RUNNING THROUGH

STATIONS.—

(1) No train shall run through an interlocked station at a speed

exceeding 50 Kilometres an hour, or such less speed as may be
prescribed by approved special instructions, unless the line on
which the train is to run has been isolated from all other lines by
the setting of points or other approved means and interlocking is
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such as to maintain this condition during the passage of the
train.

(2) In every case in which trains are permitted to run through on

non-isolated line, all shunting shall be stopped and no vehicle
unattached to an engine or not properly secured in accordance
with Rule 5.23 may be kept standing on a connected line, which
is not isolated from the through line.

4.12 ENGINE PUSHING.—

(1) No engine or self propelled vehicle shall push any train outside
station limits except in accordance with special instructions and
at a speed not exceeding 25 Kilometre an hour;

Provided that this sub-rule shall not apply to a train the leading
vehicle of which is equipped with driving apparatus and which
may be operated under approved special instructions;

Provided further that this sub-rule shall not apply to an engine

assisting in rear of a train, which may be permitted under
approved special instruction to run without being coupled to the
train.

Provided also that no train which is not equipped with

continuous vacuum / air brake shall be pushed outside station
limits except in case of emergency;

Provided further that a ‘Patrol’ or ‘Search Light’ special with

one or more vehicles in front of the engine may be permitted to
run at a maximum speed of 40 kilometres an hour.

(2) For movement of trains out side station limits with engine
pushing during night or in thick, foggy or tempestuous weather
impairing visibility or where otherwise prescribed by special
instructions, the leading vehicles of such trains shall be equipped
with the prescribed head light and marker light except in case of
emergency.

(3) When trains are worked as described in sub-rules (1) and (2),
the engine pushing the load when it is the rearmost, or the
rearmost vehicle if any shall carry a tailboard or a tail lamp.
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4.13 LIMITS OF SPEED WITH ENGINE TENDER

FOREMOST.—
(1) (a) A Passenger train or a mixed train shall not be drawn outside
station limits by a steam engine running tender foremost,
except.—
(i) Under a written order issued by the authorised officer or
(ii) In a case of unavoidable necessity, to be established by the Loco
Pilot.

(b) When any such train is so drawn, the speed shall not exceed 25
kilometres an hour, or such higher speed, not exceeding 40
kilometres an hour, as may be authorised by approved special
instructions.

(2) In case of unavoidable necessity, goods trains may run with

steam engines tender foremost at a speed not exceeding 25
kilometres an hour or such higher speed, which shall, in no
circumstances, exceed 40 kilometres an hour, as may be laid
down by special instructions.

(3) When trains have to be worked with steam engines tender

foremost as a regular measure under sub-clause (i) of clause (a)
of sub-rule (1) and sub-rule (2), the head light and marker lights
as prescribed in Rule 4.14 shall be provided on the tender.

C. EQUIPMENT OF TRAINS AND TRAIN CREW

4.14 HEAD LIGHT, MARKER LIGHTS AND SPEESR.SR.DOM /

DOM / SR.DOM / DOMETRE.—

(1) A train shall not be worked at night or in thick, foggy or

tempestuous weather impairing visibility or in long tunnels,
unless the engine carries an electric head light of an approved
design and in addition, two oil or electric white marker lights.

(2) An engine employed exclusively on shunting at stations and

yards shall, at night or during thick, foggy or tempestuous
weather impairing visibility, display such head lights as are
prescribed by the Railway Administration and exhibit two red
marker lights in front and in rear.
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(3) The electric head light on the engine shall be fitted with a switch
to dim the light and shall be dimmed.—

(a) when the train remains stationary at a station;

(b) when the train is approaching another train which is running in

opposite direction on double or multiple track of same or
different gauges; and

(c) on such other occasions as may be prescribed by special

instructions.

(4) In case the electric head light fails or a train has to be worked
with the engine running tender foremost in an emergency, the
engine shall display the two oil or electric white marker lights
referred to in sub-rule (1) pointing in the direction of movement
and the train shall run at a speed prescribed by special
instructions.

(5) In case of defective electric head light of locomotive running in a

section provided with reflective type of engineering fixed signal,
during night or thick foggy weather impairing visibility on BG
& MG, the Loco Pilot shall work the train cautiously at a speed
not exceeding the severest temporary speed restriction imposed
in the block section or 40 Kmph whichever is less.

(6) Coaching locos should not be turned out from home shed if the
speedometer /recorders are in defective condition. In case of
speedometer /recorder becoming defective during the run, the
train should run at a speed prescribed by special instructions.

.
4.15 TAIL AND SIDE LIGHTS.—

(1) At night or in thick, foggy or tempestuous weather impairing

visibility, no train shall be worked outside station limits, unless
it has —

(a) in the case of an engine with vehicles attached, same as in a case

to which sub-rule (2) applies, at least one red tail light and two
side lights showing red towards the rear and white towards the
engine;

Provided that provision of sidelights on goods trains and

Electric Multiple Unit trains may be dispensed with;
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(b) in the case of a single engine without vehicles attached at least

one red tail light; and

(c) in the case of two or more engines coupled together without

vehicles attached, at least one red tail light affixed to the rear
engine.

(2) A colliery pilot, i.e., a train used for collecting or distributing

vehicles in colliery sidings, when working in a block section or in
the colliery sidings taking off from a block section, need carry a
red tail light only as it enters or leaves the block station, at
either end of such block section, provided that special
instructions are issued to ensure that no other train is permitted
to proceed into the block section until the Guard of the colliery
pilot has certified that he has left no vehicle obstructing the
block section in which he has been working.

(3) When trains may run in the same direction on parallel lines, the
side lights mentioned in clause (a) of sub-rule(1) may be
arranged in accordance with special instructions.

(4) When a train has been shunted for a following train to pass, the
tail and side lights mentioned in clause (a) of sub-rule(1) shall be
dealt with in accordance with special instructions.

(5) Within station limits or in a siding, an engine employed in

shunting shall have tail lights in accordance with special
instructions.

4.16 TAIL BOARD OR TAIL LAMP.—

(1) In order to indicate to the staff that a train is complete, the last
vehicle shall except as provided for in sub-rule (2) be
distinguished by affixing to the rear of it-

(a) by day, a tail board of approved design or a red painted tail

lamp of approved design which may be unlit, or

(b) by night, as well as thick, foggy or tempestuous weather

impairing visibility during day, a red tail lamp of approved
design displaying a flashing red light to indicate last vehicle
check device or,

(c) such other device as may be authorised by special instructions .

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(2) A colliery pilot, i.e. a train used for collecting or distributing

vehicles in colliery siding, when working in block section or in
the colliery siding ‘taking off’ from a block section, need carry a
tail board or tail lamp, or such other device as may be
authorised by special instructions only as it enters or leaves the
block section at either end of such block section, provided that
special instructions are issued to ensure that no other train is
permitted to proceed into the block section until the Guard of
colliery pilot certifies that he has left no vehicle obstructing the
block section in which he has been working.

(3) In emergency only and under special instructions in each case, a

red flag may be used in lieu of a tailboard or an unlit tail lamp.

4.17 RESPONSIBILITY OF STATION MASTER REGARDING

TAIL BOARD OR TAIL LAMP OF PASSING TRAINS. —

(1) The Station Master shall see that the last vehicle of every train
passing through his station is provided with a tail board or tail
lamp or such other device in accordance with the provisions of
Rule 4.16

(2) If a train passes the station without such indication to show that
it is complete, the Station Master shall -
(a) immediately advise the station in advance to stop the train to see
that the defect is remedied and to advise whether or not the
train is complete,
(b) meanwhile with hold the closing of the block section to
ensure that no train is allowed to enter the block section
from the station in rear, and
(c) unless the station in advance has advised that the train is
complete, neither consider the block section in rear as clear nor
close it.

(3) Where in a section, a block proving axle counter or continuous

track circuiting between block stations and complete track
circuiting of station section excluding non-running lines of the
receiving station is installed and is functioning and there is a
clear indication of clearance of block section as well as complete
arrival of the train as per indication given, if a train passes a
station without confirming to the provisions of sub-clause (1)
above, the Station Master shall still advise the station in advance
to stop the train to see that the defect is remedied and he need
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not withhold closing of block section in rear as prescribed in
clause (b) and (c) of sub-rule 2 in such cases.

4.18 MEANS OF COMMUNICATION.—

(1) No passenger train or mixed train shall be despatched from any

station, unless every passenger carriage is provided with means
by which communication can be made with the Guard or the
Loco Pilot.

(2) Sub-rule (1) shall not apply to —

(a) passenger or mixed trains in case of complete or partial failure

of vacuum; and

(b) such particular trains as may be exempted under approved

special instructions.

(3) If a Railway administration is satisfied that mischievous use of

the means of communications referred to in sub-rule (1) is
prevalent, it may, not with standing any thing contained in that
sub-rule, direct the disconnection, for the time being, of the
means of communication provided in all or any of the passenger
carriages in any such train.

(4) A goods vehicles in which passengers are carried is not a

‘Passenger carriage’ within the meaning of this rule.

4.19 Guard’s and Loco Pilot’s equipment.—

(1) Each Guard and Loco Pilot shall have with him, while on duty
with his train, the following equipment.—

(A) a copy of these rules or such portions thereof as have been

supplied to him under Rule 2.01.

(B) a copy of the Working Time Table and all correction slips and
appendices, if any, in force on that section of the railway over
which the train is to run.

(C) a hand signal lamp,

(D) a whistle (for Guards only),

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(E) a red flag and a green flag,

(F) a stock of detonators sufficient to comply with the relevant rules

as may be prescribed by special instructions,

(G) a first aid box (for Guards of passenger carrying trains only)
and

(H) such other articles as may be prescribed by the Railway

Administration in this behalf.

(2) If any Guard or Loco Pilot is not in possession of any article

mentioned or referred to in sub-rule (1), he shall report the fact
to his superior who shall make good the deficiency.

(3) Each Guard and Loco Pilot shall have with him while on duty
with his train, two pairs of such spectacles as he is required to
wear under medical advice.

Note: - Each Guard and Loco Pilot should also be in possession of a

watch in addition to the equipment prescribed in sub-rule (1).

4.20 MANNING OF ENGINE IN MOTION.—

(1) Except when otherwise provided by special instructions, no

engine shall be allowed to be in motion on any running line
unless the Loco Pilot as also the Assistant Loco Pilot are upon it.

(2) Subject to the provision of sub-rule (3), in no circumstances

shall a person other than the Loco Pilot or a railway servant
duly qualified in all respects, drive an engine on any running
line.

(3) If a Loco Pilot becomes incapacitated while the engine is in

motion, the Assistant Loco Pilot, if duly qualified, may work the
train to the next station cautiously and where the Assistant Loco
Pilot is not duly qualified, he shall bring the train to a stop and
send a message to the Station Master of the nearest station to
make arrangements for a Loco Pilot to take over the train and
for so doing he may take the assistance of the Guard.
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4.21 DRIVING AN ELECTRIC TRAIN.—

(1) In the case of electric trains, the Loco Pilot shall be in the
leading driving compartment when the train is in motion or
when the train is standing on any running line except as
otherwise prescribed in these rules.

(2) (a) In the case of a single or multiple unit train, if the driving
apparatus in the leading driving compartment becomes
defective, the trains shall be driven cautiously from the nearest
driving compartment which is serviceable; in this event, the
Guard shall travel in the leading driving compartment and shall
convey the necessary signals to the Loco Pilot; the Guard shall
also sound the horn or whistle as necessary and apply the brake
in case of emergency and shall be responsible for stopping the
train correctly at signals, stations and obstructions.

(b) In the case of an electric engine, if the leading driving

compartment becomes defective, the train shall be driven from
the trailing driving compartment by the Assistant Loco Pilot, if
he is duly qualified to drive; and the Loco Pilot shall remain in
the leading driving compartment and shall be responsible for
the correct operation of the train.
4.22 RIDING ON ENGINE OR TENDER.—

(1) No person other than the engine crew shall be authorised to ride
on the engine or tender of a steam locomotive, except in
accordance with special instructions.
(2) Except as may be permitted by special instructions, no person
other than the engine crew shall be authorised to enter any
driving compartment of a single or multiple unit train or a train
propelled by electric, diesel or petrol engine.
(3) No unauthorized person shall manipulate any apparatus
contained therein.

I. Applicable to Electric/Diesel Locomotive hauled train.

II. For EMU/MEMU/DMU

4.23 BRAKE VANS.—

(1) No train shall be allowed to enter a block section, unless one or
more brake-vans or hand braked vehicles are attached to it,
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except in emergency or as provided for under special
instructions.
(2) This rule does not apply to rail cars, light engine or light engines
coupled together.

4.24 POSITION OF BRAKE-VAN ON TRAIN.—Unless it be

otherwise directed by special instructions, one brake-van shall
be attached to the rear of the train, provided that reserved
carriages or other vehicles may, under special instructions, be
placed in rear of such brake-van.

4.25 GUARDS.—

(1) Except under special instructions or in an emergency, every

running train shall be provided with one or more Guards.

(2) The Guard of a running train shall travel in his brake-van,

except-
(a) in an emergency, or
(b) under special instructions

(3) When a train is worked without a Guard, such of his duties as

can be performed by the Loco Pilot, shall devolve on him as may
be specified by special instructions.

4.26 COUPLINGS.—No vehicle that is not fitted with a coupling or

couplings of approved pattern shall be attached to any train.

D. VEHICLES AND CRANES

4.27 CRANES.—

(1) No travelling crane shall be attached to a train until it has been

certified by a duly authorised person that it is in proper running
order and with a dummy truck for the jib, if necessary.

(2) When a crane is to work on any line provided with electric

traction or any line adjacent to it, the procedure and
precautions as laid down under special instructions shall also be
followed.
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4.28 LOADING OF VEHICLES.—

(1) No wagon or truck shall be so loaded as to exceed the maximum

gross load on the axle fixed under sub-section (1) of section 72 of
the Act, or such varied carrying capacity if any, as may have
been prescribed by the Railway Administration under
subsection (4) of the said section.

(2) Except under approved special instructions no vehicles shall be

so loaded as to exceed the maximum moving dimension
prescribed from time to time by the Railway Board.

(3) When a load in a truck projects to an unsafe extent beyond the

end of a truck, an additional truck shall be attached to act as a
dummy.

(4) The Guard shall, unless this duty is by special instructions

imposed on some other railway servant, carefully examine the
load of any open truck which may be attached to the train and if
any such load has shifted or requires adjustment, shall have the
load made secure or the truck removed from the train.

4.29 DAMAGED OR DEFECTIVE VEHICLES.—

(1) No vehicle which has been derailed shall run between stations,
until it has been examined and passed by a competent Section
Engineer (C&W):

Provided that in case of a derailment between stations, the Loco

Pilot may, if the vehicle has been re-railed and if he considers it
safe to do so, take such vehicle to the next station at a slow
speed.

(2) If a Guard or Station Master has reason to apprehend danger

from the condition of any vehicle on a train before it can be
inspected by a Section Engineer (C&W), the Loco Pilot shall be
consulted and if he so requires, the vehicle shall be detached
from the train.
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E. PRECAUTIONS BEFORE STARTING TRAIN

4.30 LOCO PILOT AND GUARD TO EXAMINE NOTICES

BEFORE STARTING.—Every Loco Pilot and Guard before
starting with a train shall examine the notices issued for their
guidance and ascertain there from whether there is anything
requiring their special attention on that section of the railway
over which they have to work.

4.31 EXAMINATION OF TRAIN BEFORE STARTING.— When a

train is examined by a Train Examiner at a station, the
Station Master shall not give permission to start the train
until he has received a report from such examiner to the
effect that the train is fit to proceed and has the prescribed
brake power. In case a train is not examined by the train
examiner at a station and it is without a valid brake power
certificate, the station master shall not give permission to
start the train until he has received a Guard-Loco Pilot
Joint Check Report that the train is fit to proceed and has
the prescribed brake power.

4.32 EXAMINATION OF TRAIN BY LOCO PILOT.—The Loco

Pilot shall, before the commencement of the journey and after
performing any shunting en route, ensure.—

(a) that his engine is in proper working order,

(b) that the coupling between the engine and the train is properly
secured and

(c) that the head light and marker lights as prescribed in sub-rule
(1) of Rule 4.14 are in good order and these are kept burning
brightly, when required.

4.33 EXAMINATION OF SINGLE AND MULTIPLE UNITS BY

LOCO PILOT.—

When coupling single or multiple units or coaches of any such

units together, the Loco Pilot shall be responsible for observing
that all electrical couplings are properly made. After all
couplings have been made, the Loco Pilot while taking over the
complete train shall satisfy himself that the control and power
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apparatus and brakes of the complete train are in proper and
prescribed working order.

4.34 DUTIES OF GUARD WHEN TAKING OVER CHARGE OF A

TRAIN. - The Guard when taking over charge of a train shall
satisfy himself, before the train is despatched: -

(a) that the train is properly coupled,

(b) that the train is provided with the prescribed brake power,

(c) that the train carries tail board or tail lamp and side lamps and
that such lamps are lighted and kept burning brightly, when
required.

(d) that the appliance, if any, for communication between the

Guard and the Loco Pilot, is in proper working orders and

(e) generally that, as far as he can ascertain, the train is in a state of

efficiency for travelling.

4.35 STARTING OF TRAINS: -

(1) A Loco Pilot shall not start his train from a station without the
authority to proceed. Before starting the train, he shall satisfy
himself that all correct fixed signals and where necessary, hand
signals are given and the line before him is clear of visible
obstructions and the Guard has given the signal to start.

(2) The Guard shall not give the signal for starting the train unless
he has received the permission of the Station Master to start, in
the manner prescribed by special instructions.

(3) The Guard shall not give the signal for starting unless he has
satisfied himself that, except in accordance with special
instructions, no person is travelling in any compartment or
vehicle or roof of the vehicle not intended for the use of
passengers. Guard, Loco Pilot or Assistant Loco Pilot shall take
help, if necessary from Government Railway Police, Railway
Protection Force and Station Staff to remove the unauthorised
persons from the compartment or vehicle or roof of the vehicle.
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(4) The Station Master shall see, before he gives the Guard
permission to start a train, that all is right for the train to
proceed.

(5) The permission of the Station Master referred to in sub-rule (2)

may be dispensed with in case of suburban train on such
sections of a railway as may be specified by special instructions.

(6) When permission of the Station Master to start has been

dispensed with under sub-rule (5) or at a station where no
Station Master is posted, the Guard shall see, before giving the
starting signal, that all is right for the train to proceed.

4.36 GUARD TO BE IN CHARGE OF TRAIN: — After the engine

has been attached to a train and during the journey, the Guard
or (if there be more than one Guard) the Head Guard shall be in
charge of the train in all matters affecting stopping or
movement of the train for traffic purpose. In the case of any
self-propelled vehicle, such as a motor coach without a trailer
and unaccompanied by a Guard, the duties of the Guard shall
devolve on the Loco Pilot.

4.37 SUBORDINATION OF GUARDS IN STATION LIMITS.—

When a train is within station limits, the Guard shall be under
the orders of the Station Master.

4.38 ASSISTANT LOCO PILOTS TO OBEY LOCO PILOTS.—

Assistant Loco Pilots shall obey the lawful orders of their Loco
Pilots in all particulars.

4.39 LOCO PILOT TO OBEY CERTAIN ORDERS.—After an

engine has been attached to a train and during the journey, the
Loco Pilot shall obey-
(a) the orders of the Guard, in all matters affecting the starting,
stopping or movement of the train for traffic purposes and
(b) all orders given to him by the Station Master or any railway
servant acting under special instructions, so far as the safe and
proper working of his engine will admit.

F. DUTIES OF STAFF WORKING TRAINS DURING JOURNEY

4.40 LOCO PILOT AND ASSISTANT LOCO PILOT TO KEEP A

GOOD LOOK-OUT. -Every Loco Pilot shall keep a good look-
out while the train is in motion and every Assistant Loco Pilot
shall also do so when he is not necessarily otherwise engaged.

4.41 LOCO PILOT OR ASSISTANT LOCO PILOT TO LOOK-

BACK: - The Loco Pilot or the Assistant Loco Pilot shall look
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back frequently during the journey to see whether the train is
following in a safe and proper manner.

4.42 EXCHANGE OF SIGNALS BETWEEN LOCO PILOT,

GUARD AND STATION STAFF: —

(1) The Loco Pilot and the Guard of a train shall exchange signals
with each other, at such times and in such manner as may be
prescribed by special instructions.
(2) The Loco Pilot and the Guard of a train shall, while running
through a station, look out for and except under special
instructions, acknowledge the ‘all right’ signals which the
Station Master and such other staff at the station as may be
specified by special instructions shall give if the train is
proceeding in a safe and proper manner. If the train is not
proceeding in a safe and proper manner, the Station Master or
the other staff shall exhibit a Stop hand signal, on receipt of
which the Guard and the Loco Pilot shall take immediate steps
to stop the train.

4.43 GUARD TO KEEP A GOOD LOOK OUT: During the journey

including halts at stations, every Guard shall keep a good look-
out and satisfy himself from time to time that the tail board and
brake-van lamps are in position and that all brake-van lamps,
where required, are burning brightly, that the train is complete
in every respect and is proceeding in a safe and proper manner.

Note: - The term ‘brake-van lamp’ includes ‘tail lamp’.

4.44 TRAIN HELD UP AT FIRST STOP SIGNAL.—

(1) When a train has, without an apparent cause, been kept

standing at the first Stop signal for five minutes, the Loco Pilot
shall sound the prescribed code of whistle to warn the Guard
and the Brakesman shall proceed to the cabin or station to warn
the Station Master. If there is no Brakesman, the Loco Pilot
shall depute Assistant Loco Pilot to proceed to the cabin or
station to warn the Station Master. The Brakesman or Assistant
Loco Pilot proceeding to the cabin or station shall show a Stop
hand signal towards the station.

The Guard shall, as soon as the train is stopped at the first Stop
signal, check up that the tailboard or tail lamp is correctly
exhibited and shall maintain a vigilant attitude in rear of the
train. After fifteen minutes or such less time as may be
prescribed by special instructions, the Guard shall, irrespective
of whether the cause is apparent or not, proceed to protect the
rear of the train in accordance with instructions laid down in
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Rule 6.03. If in the meantime the signal is taken ‘off’, or the
Loco Pilot receives the necessary authority to pass the signal in
the ‘on’ position, he shall sound the prescribed code of whistle to
recall the Guard and exchange hand signal with him before
starting the train.

(2) In the case of a train not accompanied by a Guard, these duties

shall devolve on the Loco Pilot.

4.45 ATTRACTING ATTENTION OF LOCO PILOT .—

(1) If any Guard sees reason to apprehend danger or considers it

necessary for any reason to stop the train, he shall use his best
endeavours to attract the attention of the Loco Pilot.

(2) In the absence of other means of communications with the

engine, a Guard desiring to attract the Loco Pilot’s attention
shall apply his hand brake sharply and as suddenly release it
and wherever possible, he shall reverse the side lamps to show
red towards the engine.

(3) When the attention of the Loco Pilot has been attracted, the
necessary hand signal shall be shown.

(4) If the train is fitted with continuous brake, the Guard may, in
case of emergency, apply such brake gradually to stop the train.

4.46 ASSISTANCE FROM GUARD’S HAND BRAKE.— When the

Loco Pilot requires the assistance of Guard’s hand brake, he
shall sound the prescribed code of whistle, if necessary
repeatedly, or, if a brake whistle is provided, sound such whistle
and shall also use other means of communication, if provided,
between the Loco Pilot and the Guard.

4.47 APPLICATION OF GUARD’S HAND BRAKE.—

(1) When the Loco Pilot sounds the prescribed code of whistle or
the brake whistle, the Guards shall immediately apply their
hand brakes.
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(2) When a train is travelling down a steep incline, the Guards shall,
if necessary to steady the train, assist the Loco Pilot with their
hand brakes.

4.48 PERMISSION OF GUARD TO DETACH ENGINE FROM

TRAIN: -When a train has been brought to a stand outside
station limits or anywhere on a grade, the Loco Pilot shall not
detach his engine from the train without the permission of the
Guard who, before giving such permission, shall satisfy himself
that the van-brakes have been put on securely and take such
other measures as may be necessary or prescribed by special
instructions.

Provided that detaching of engines from trains in such cases

may be prohibited altogether under special instructions,
wherever considered necessary in the interest of safety.

4.49 STARTING AND STOPPING OF TRAIN.— The Loco Pilot

shall start and stop his train carefully and without a jerk.

4.50 SOUNDING OF ENGINE WHISTLE: —

(1) Except under special instructions, the Loco Pilot shall always
sound the whistle of the engine according to the prescribed code
of whistle-

(a) before putting an engine in motion;

(b) when entering a tunnel; and

(c) at such other times and places as may be prescribed by special

instructions.

(2) Engine whistle code shall be prescribed under special

instructions.
4.51 BELL SIGNALS BETWEEN LOCO PILOT AND GUARD.—
When bell communication is provided between the Loco Pilot
and the Guard of the train, bell signal code, as may be
prescribed by special instructions, shall be used.

4.52 THROWING OUT WATER, FIRE OR CINDERS.—A Loco

Pilot shall not throw out water, fire or cinders, when passing
through a station yard or tunnel, or when on a bridge.
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4.53 HOSE OR WATER CRANE. —After taking water from a tank

or water column, the Loco Pilot shall see that the hose or arm is
left clear of the line and when it is provided with fastenings,
properly secured.

4.54 PASSENGERS. — Every Guard shall give his best assistance to

passengers entraining and detraining.

G. DUTIES OF STAFF ON ARRIVAL

4.55 SHUTTING OFF POWER.— In stopping a train, the Loco Pilot

shall determine where to shut off power by paying particular
attention to the gradient, the state of the weather, the condition
of the rails, the brake power and the length and weight of the
train.

4.56 GUARD TO SEE THAT TRAIN IS STOPPED CLEAR OF

FOULING MARKS.— When a train comes to a stand at a
station, the Guard shall see that, wherever possible, the last
vehicle of his train has cleared the fouling marks of all points
and crossings. If not, he shall inform the Station Master at once
and exhibit Stop hand signal to prevent any movement on the
fouled line.

4.57 DETACHING ENGINE.— Whenever a train has been brought

to a stand and it is necessary for the engine, with or without
vehicles, to be detached from the rest of the train, the Guard
shall, before the train is uncoupled, satisfy himself that the van-
brakes have been put on securely and take such other measures
as may be prescribed by special instructions.

4.58 LOCO PILOT TO SEE THAT TRAIN IS STOPPED CLEAR

OF FOULING MARKS.—When a train comes to a stand at a
station, the Loco Pilot shall see that, wherever possible, his
engine is clear of the fouling marks of all points and crossings. If
not, he shall take steps to inform the Station Master at once and
exhibit Stop hand signal to prevent any movement on the fouled
line.

4.59 MOVING OF TRAIN CARRYING PASSENGERS AFTER IT

HAS BEEN STOPPED AT A STATION.—When a train
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carrying passengers has been brought to a stand at a station,
whether alongside, beyond, or short of the platform, the Loco
Pilot shall not move it, except under orders of the Guard or to
avert an accident.

4.60 GUARD NOT TO LEAVE TRAIN TILL HANDED OVER.—

No Guard shall leave his train until it has been properly handed
over in accordance with special instructions.

4.61 LOCO PILOT NOT TO LEAVE ENGINE WHEN ON

DUTY.—No Loco Pilot shall leave his working locomotive or his
self-propelled vehicle when on duty, whether at a station or on a
running line, except in case of absolute necessity and after a
competent railway servant has been placed in charge of the
locomotive or self-propelled vehicle. In the case of a self-
propelled vehicle manned by a Loco Pilot only, a Loco Pilot may
leave it when necessary, provided he has locked the cabs and has
put the vehicle in low gear with the ignition switch in the off
position and has screwed down and locked the hand brake.

H. WORKING OF MATERIAL TRAINS

4.62 WORKING OF A MATERIAL TRAIN IN A BLOCK

SECTION.— A material train shall be worked only with the
permission of Station Masters on each side and in accordance
with special instructions.

4.63 WORKERS ON MATERIAL TRAIN.—The Guard of a

material train shall, before giving the signal to start, see that all
the workers are on the train and warn them to sit down.

4.64 PROTECTION OF MATERIAL TRAIN WHEN STABLED.—

(1) A material train shall not be stabled on a running line at a

station, except in unavoidable circumstances.

(2) When a material train is stabled at a station, it shall be

protected in the following manner and the Station Master shall
ensure that -

(a) the vehicles of the material train have been properly secured
and are not fouling any points or crossings,
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(b) all necessary points have been set against the line on which the
material train is stabled and such points have been secured with
clamps or bolts and cotters and padlocks and

(c) the keys of such padlocks are kept in his personal custody until
the material train is ready to leave the siding or line.

(3) The Guard shall not relinquish charge until he has satisfied
himself that the material train has been protected as prescribed
in this rule.

4.65 WORKING OF TRACK MAINTENANCE MACHINES.—

Track laying or on track tamping or maintenance machines
shall be worked only with the permission of the Station Master
and in accordance with special instructions.

4.66 PRIVATE ENGINES AND VEHICLES.—No engine or other

vehicle, which are the property of a private owner, shall be
allowed to enter upon the railway, except in accordance with
special instructions.

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