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| Type | Commercial Circular |
|---|---|
| Topic | general |
Keeping in close touch with Engineering-blocks and working of material trains so as to give the maximum possible time with least detention to other traffic.Incident management to include adjusting movements of trains in view of the likely impact of the incident, informing all concerned
**Duties of Section Controller**
* SCOR is a competent person with profound knowledge and vast experience.
* He should have thorough knowledge of the section which he controls (topography, system of working, signals, traffic facilities, nature of traffic. Etc.).
* A friend, philosopher, and guide to field staff.
* He controls trains in his section.
**Some important duties are mentioned below**
1. Appear on duty as per roster after availing rest.
1. Collect instructions from Dy.CHC, CHC particularly about any special movements.
2. After noting the instructions on the chart, take over charge enquiring about special task to be carried out.
3. Arranging for the supply and clearance of stock as ordered by Dy. Controller.
4. In case chart is computerized plan the running of trains 2 hours advancedly.
5. Record all special events for every train in remarks column of chart.
6. Inform terminal stations and crew control cell about late running of trains to avoid the calling of Crew and Guards earlier than necessary or to put back trains wherever advisable.
7. Repeat forecast programmes of trains and locos to terminal points/yards/loading points.
8. Monitor every train constantly; any delay is caused to the train draw attention of LP/Guard through SM.
9. Judiciously arrange crossing and precedence. Be an opportunist to utilize the path whenever delay is caused to regular train.
10. Ensure passenger trains running punctually.
12. Keeping in close touch with Engineering-blocks and working of material trains so as to give the maximum possible time with least detention to other traffic.Incident management to include adjusting movements of trains in view of the likely impact of the incident, informing all concerned
1. As far as possible avoid stabling of trains. If it is warranted ensure stabling is not done on main line.
2. Be vigilant in noting the Block instrument and signal failures and accordingly change the planning.
3. Give time signal at 16.00 hrs to all stations.
4. Record signal failures and convey to test room.
5. Record and transmit caution order messages to notice stations.
6. Repeat promptly, weather warning messages and take acknowledgement from stations.
7. Maintain prescribed registers correctly.
8. Record accident messages and repeat the same to all concerned.
9. Regulate traffic during accidents.
10. A special register to be opened to record all events during accidents in a sequence.
11. Order MRT/ART when message of accident is received.
12. Maintain chart neat.
13. While handing over chart do not be in a hurry. Make the reliever understand all instructions.
1. Keeping a watch over damaged vehicles detached at roadside stations and arranging repairs or transshipment of their contents and proper attention on the part of the train examining staff.
2. Making timely arrangements for the relief of Guards /loco pilots whose duty hours are likely to exceed en route.
3. Recording stock report (where stock clerks are not posted)
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