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    SOUTHERN RAILWAY,

    TIRUCHCHIRAPPALLI
    RC GUARDS BATCH NO : 1819045
    PAPER PRESENTATION

    SUBJECT : RESPONSIBILITIES OF GUARDS IN CASE


    OF HOT AXLE, BRAKE BINDING AND OTHER
    ROLLING STOCK, DEFECTS.

    NOMINATED GUIDE
    Shri. M. RAJASEKARAN / INSTRUCTOR / MECHANICAL

    COURSE COORDINATOR
    Shri. K. M. SAJEEV INSTRUCTOR / OPERATING
    Shri. M. RAGHAVAN INSTRUCTOR / OPERATING

    GROUP III

    Shri. V. SATHIANARAYANAN MAIL GUARD / ED


    Shri. J. CHANDRA BABU RE GUARD / MAS
    Shri. P. KALAIMANI RE GUARD / MAS
    Shri. M. PANNEER SELVAN RE GUARD / MAS
    Shri. A. ABDUL SAMATH MAIL GUARD / MDU
    Shri. N. HARIDASAN GOODS GUARD / PGT
    Shri. N. MANNAR MANNAN MAIL GUARD / TPJ
    Shri. S. VENKATESWARA RAO MAIL GUARD / TPJ
    Shri. RAJKUMAR RAJ BHAR P GUARD / TBM
    Shri. S. SUJITH KUMAR P GUARD / TBM
    INTRODUCTION

    Indian Railways being world’s second largest railway network


    committed in safe and secured transporting of passengers and goods,
    contributing maximum to Indian economy.
    As a Guard we have a vital role in this great task in running the
    train safe and prevention of untoward incidents.
    Hot Axle and brake Bindings are some of such untoward
    incidents that we directly come across in day to day working.

    HOT AXLE

    AS PER SR 4.29 (iii)


    Hot Axle is a dangerous condition prevailing in a vehicle which
    may lead to derailment at any moment and hence treated as an
    Accident Situation. It is indicative of impending derailment. So when
    a running train is noticed with symptoms of hot Axle, the train shall
    be brought to stop immediately.

    CAUSE OF HOT AXLE


    Due to material defect over loading (Especially in case of Goods
    Train) and aging these bearings get damaged slowly such bearings
    develops large amount of heat while on run and in turn damage the
    Axle which may leads to major accidents such as derailment (or) fire
    on train etc.
    SYMPTOMS OF HOT AXLE

     Emission of Smoke / Flame from the


    Axle Box
     Splashing of Grease around Axle Box
     Smell or Burning Grease
     Peeling paint around Axle Box
     Unusual metallic sound
     Skidding of Wheels, etc.
     Red Hot Glow in Axle Box
     Broken and Bulged Axle Cover

    ACTION TO BE TAKEN BY RAILWAY STAFF DURING HOT


    AXLE ON RUN

    o If Hot Axle is noticed by any Railway Staff, he shall show Hot


    Axle signal as follows:
    ‘Waving a Red Flag/Light (during day/night) in a wide Arc manner
    from left to right across the chest’.
    o If LP does not notice the Hot Axle Signal shown by Station
    Staff, SM shall put back LSS to Danger.
    o If the train has already passed the LSS, SM shall inform
    Gateman of LC, if any to show Hot Axle signal to stop train
    o In electrified area,
     SM informs the TPC to switch off power supply and
    inform controller.
     If there is no tension in OHE for more than 3
    minutes, GD and Loco pilot shall check the
    formation.
    o If the train could not be stopped, SM informs the SM in
    advance.
    IN DOUBLE LINE SECTIONS
    When advised by the SM, LP shall proceed continuously at a
    reasonable speed in such a manner that he can always stop short of an
    obstruction caused due to derailment of hot Axle train on adjacent
    line.

    IF HOT AXLE IS NOTICED ON THE RUN BY LP AND GUARD

     Train shall be stopped immediately.

     Guard on noticing hot Axle or hot Axle heard signal shall stop
    the train by attracting attention of LP as per GR/SR 4.45 till
    such time the train is stopped.

     The Guard may use Walkie talkie and CUG phones if supplied for
    alerting the nearby station SMs and section controller.

     In electrified area in the case the train could not be stopped Guards
    may contact section control or TPC through CUG phones it
    supplied and advise to switch off the OHE power.

     Vehicle shall be examined by the LP and Guard.


     If it safe, Block Section shall be cleared.
     Speed shall not exceed 5 Kmph.

    RECEPTION OF A TRAIN WITH HOT AXLE

     Train shall be stopped at FSS


     SM shall inform LP by issuing of a memo
     LP and Guard shall check the particular vehicle with Hot Axle
     If it is safe, train shall be received on main line.
     Speed shall not exceed 5 Kmph
     If main line is occupied, train shall be received on the first
    unavoidable turnout.
    THE ROLE OF GUARD IN EARLY DETECTION OF HOT AXLE

     The Guard shall have a sharp lookout on his train throughout the
    run, especially over curves and cuttings.
     During “GDLP check” lookout for any Hot Axle symptoms like
    Warm Axle Box, Axle Box Fasteners/ Cover Missing, Oozing
    out of grease etc.,
     Be vigilant for any such hand signals shown by Gateman,
    Gang man, SM or any other Railway Employees while on run.
     Report such accident class J.

    CASE STUDY – 1

    Train – Temp / N Goods


    Section – JTJ – KEY in SA Division
    How detected – Noticed by Guard
    Temp / N Goods while passing TPT Station, the Guard of the train
    noticed heavy smoke from a wheel of a vehicle in the formation.
    Immediately he attracted the attention of LP in accordance with a
    GR / SR 4.45 and stopped the train. On examination by Guard and LP
    found the Axle Box was in Warm condition. On consulting with LP
    the train was backed to TPT station on the main line at a speed less
    than 5 Kmph. On C&W examination it is found Hot Axle prevailing
    in the wagon.
    The timely action of the Guard had averted a impending
    accident and major delay.
    CASE STUDY – 2
    Train – BCN / Goods
    Section – GYM – VLT in MAS Division
    How detected – Noticed by Guard
    BCN Goods after passing GYM station and negotiating a curve the
    Guard of the train noticed smokes along with flame in one of the
    wheels of a vehicle in the formation. Immediately he attracted the
    attention of LP in accordance with a GR / SR 4.45 and stopped the
    train. On examination by Guard and LP found the Axle Box was in
    Very Hot Condition with Fire and Smoke Emitting. On consulting
    with LP the train was backed to GYM station on the main line at a
    speed less than 5 Kmph. On C&W examination it is found Hot Axle
    prevailing in the wagon.
    The timely action of the Guard had averted a impending
    accident and major delay.

    SUGGESTION

    Thermo hunters may be provided along with BPSE apparatus in the


    station which may alert the SM regarding the presence of Hot Axle or
    any heat developed in the undergear of the passing vehicles.
    BRAKE BINDING

    It is the continuous application of Brake on one or more vehicles on


    run even after releasing the Brakes by LP. In other words, some
    wheels does not rotate freely and skid on track.
    While attending some Bindings are released easily where as
    some other Bindings resulted in more repercussions and detention is
    there by loosing punctuality and causing unscheduled maintenance.

    IDENTIFYING BRAKE BINDING

     While Starting, train does not move even after LP apply notches.
     Unusual jerk while running.
     Smoke in the brake block.
     Raise in temperature and emmition of smoke and spark from the
    affected wheel.
     Unused sound due to the Binding of wheels by Brake blocks.
     Skidding of wheels on rails

    CAUSES OF BRAKE BINDING

     Problem in pneumatic system.


     Defective distributor Valve.
     Jamming of brake cylinder piston.
     Hand brake in applied condition or not fully released.
     Not releasing or improper releasing of formation manually
    during the time of loco change and ETR.
     Insufficient releasing time after an emergency application of
    Brakes.
     In goods vehicles if empty / load handle are not at relevant
    position.
     When moist air not drained in MR in the loco.
     While on run stone hitting DV handle or any other handle of AR
    may also result in droppage of pressure and causing Brake
    Binding.

    EFFECTS OF BRAKE BINDINGS

     Damages the tracks and wheel bearings.


     Since wheel movement is affected it causes flat tyre in the
    vehicle.
     May result in Train Parting.
     It leads to detention to traffic.
     Also, leads to more power / fuel consumptions.

    THE ROLE OF GUARD IN EARLY DETECTION OF BRAKE


    BINDINGS

     The Guard shall have a sharp lookout on his train throughout the
    run, especially over curves and cuttings.
     Whenever the Brake Bindings is noticed the train shall be stopped at
    earliest convenient place.
     The Guard and LP shall check the formations for any raise in
    temperature or smoke from any wheel and Brake block to identify
    the particular vehicle with Brake Binding.

     Try to release the Binding of that particular Brake cylinder or truck.

     If unsuccessful isolate the DV or truck.


    PROCEDURE TO ATTEND BRAKE BINDING – LHB COACHES

     If Brake Indicator is in RED color Brakes are in applied


    condition, which means Brake binding has taken place in that
    particular Bogie.

     Pull the release lever of DV


     If the Brakes are not released, Rotate the Bogie isolation Cock
    W/vent of the affected Bogie provided on the Brake panel in
    anticlockwise direction by 90 degree to release and isolate the
    Brake cylinders of the affected bogie.

     If Brakes are released Brake Indicator of the affected bogie will


    change color from RED to GREEN.
     Check that the Brakes are released by shaking the Brake
    calipers.

     If the Brake pads are still tight, Tighten the nut of the affected
    disc brake cylinder by double end spanner.

     Ensure the brake pads are slack and start the train.

    CASE STUDY

    Train – 12601
    Section – DPI – MAP in SA Division
    How detected – Noticed by Guard
    Train No: 12601 while passing section DPI & MAP in SA Division,
    the Guard of the train noticed Smoke and Fire Sparks with a Burning
    Smell in the wheels of a Coach in the middle of the formation.
    Immediately he attracted the attention of LP in accordance with a
    GR / SR 4.45 and stopped the train. On examination by Guard and LP
    found that DV Valve of the tenth coach from rear was partially closed
    due to stone hit from underneath and resulted in droppage of pressure
    causing Brake Bindings. DV Handle was put back to normal position
    and the train was started at the earliest.
    The timely action of the Guard had averted a major discrepancy
    and delay.

    OTHER ROLLING STOCK DEFECTS

    Carriage and wagons are always subjected to linear and transverse


    forces, wear and tear; many types of defects can develop in the
    components of Rolling Stock. Common defects are:

     Flat Tyre

     Running Gear Defects

     Spring Gear Defects

     Draw Gear Defects

     Buffing Gear Defects

     Brake Gear Defects

     Body and Other Defects

     BP/FP hose pipe burst

     Knuckle broken

     BP/FP hose pipe burst or unable to connect due to palm end


    damage etc.
    Use spare hose pipe available in the Brake van/loco. If not
    available replace from the rear most vehicles.
     BP pressure dropping due to leakage in pipe connection in a
    particular vehicle.
    Try to attend by bandaging the line/connection, if unable
    to attend, bye pass the coach using a BP-FP palm coupler.

     Knuckle Broken –
    Change the Knuckle from rearmost end coupling.

    CONCLUSION

    By the introduction of Modern Coaches like LHB Coaches, Brake


    Binding, Hot Axle and other Rolling Stock Defects are considerably
    reduced. Due to advancement in Technology, compared to
    conventional type coaches, Fault identification and Rectification has
    been simplified. Detention is also minimized duly ensuring Safety.

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