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| Type | Commercial Circular |
|---|---|
| Topic | general |
| Currency | Currency not verified |
If Train could not be stopped, SM to inform SM in advance.
<!-- Slide number: 1 --> # HOT AXLE S VELRAJ INST/OPTG <!-- Slide number: 2 --> Hot axle on a Train formation indicative of an Impending Derailment. Hot Axle may lead to Derailment at any time Treated as Accident Situation Train to be stopped immediately <!-- Slide number: 3 --> 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: 4 --> 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: 5 --> 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: 6 --> 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: 7 --> 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: 8 --> 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.
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