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| Type | Commercial Circular |
|---|---|
| Topic | freight |
Owing to irregular running of trains, if two or more trains are ready to start from a same end of a Block Section, preference shall be given to the train standing higher in the table of precedence.
<!-- Slide number: 1 --> # General Precedence Order of Trains (BWM 1.7) On controlled sections, trains worked in accordance with controller’s orders. On non - controlled sections or in the event of interruption in control communications, trains shall be given precedence over each other in following order: - 1st - MRV and / or ART or light engines proceeding to work such trains or to accident spot. 2nd -Rajdhani/Shatabdi/Superfast/ Express Trains. 3rd –Troop Trains. <!-- Slide number: 2 --> # General order of precedence of trains 4th - Passenger Trains including Rail cars and Rail Motor coaches. 5th - Mixed trains. 6th - Inspection trains. 7th -Relief trains returning from Scene of accident. (if with Injured passenger higher priority will be given) 8th - Goods Trains. 9th - Light Engines not going to accident spot. 10th- Material and all other trains. <!-- Slide number: 3 --> # General Order of Precedence of trains Owing to irregular running of trains, if two or more trains are ready to start from a same end of a Block Section, preference shall be given to the train standing higher in the table of precedence. If both trains have the same order of precedence, preference shall be given to the one having the longer distance to run. <!-- Slide number: 4 --> # General In order to avoid excessive detention to train of lesser importance, a Mail/ Express train running less than 10 minutes late may be detained up to 10 minutes in order to save a delay of 30 minutes or more to a passenger train or 45 minutes to a Goods train. <!-- Slide number: 5 --> # General A passenger train running less than 10 minutes late may be detained up to 10 minutes in order to avoid a delay of 30 minutes or more to a Goods train. <!-- Slide number: 6 --> # Hot Axle & Hanging Part in Train <!-- Slide number: 7 --> # When it is found in a train If an axle box of a vehicle found running hot at a station, where C&W staff not available, vehicle shall be detached from the train. Axle box running hot between stations, train shall be brought to a stand immediately. Axle box examined by the LP after opening axle box face plate. Attend axle box, excise his discretion with regard to the speed. On arrival at station, shall be detached from train. <!-- Slide number: 8 --> <!-- Slide number: 9 --> Symptoms of Hot Axle Emission of Smoke / Flame from Axle Box, Splashing of Grease around Axle Box, Smell of Burning Grease, Peeling of Paint around axle box, Unusual metallic Sound, Skidding of Wheels, etc. <!-- Slide number: 10 -->  <!-- Slide number: 11 --> HOT AXLE IN A RUNNING TRAIN <!-- Slide number: 12 --> If Hot Axle noticed by any Railway staff, To show hand danger signal to stop train. If LP not noticed HD Signal given by Station Staff Then SM to communicate to LP, <!-- Slide number: 13 --> SM to put back LSS to stop train. If Train already passed LSS, then SM to inform Gate Man of LC, if any, to show H D Signal. If Train could not be stopped, SM to inform SM in advance. <!-- Slide number: 14 --> In electrified area SM to inform TPC to switch off Power. Inform Controller, If no Tension in OHE for 3 minutes, then LP & Guard shall check Formation <!-- Slide number: 15 --> By S M in advance: Train to be stopped at FSS. SM shall inform LP by issuing a Memo. LP & Guard shall check particular vehicle. If it safe, Train received on Main line. Speed shall be at discretion of LP. If Main line occupied, Train received on first unavoidable turnout. <!-- Slide number: 16 --> Hot Axle noticed on run by GDLP Train shall be stopped immediately. Vehicle shall be examined by LP & Guard. If safe, Block Section shall be cleared. Speed shall be on discretion of LP. Hot Axle classified under Class J. <!-- Slide number: 17 --> # Running gear considered as dangerous When receives information, SM shall Bring train to a stop outside FSS. Train shall be thoroughly examined before being admitted. <!-- Slide number: 18 --> # Detached Ve
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