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Inspector) proceeding to Accident spot on duty When it is known that the line is clear again, the Train out of Block Section signal shall be

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S No 
INDEX 
PAGE 
1. 
Safety Rules 
01 
2. 
Classification of Stations 
05 
3. 
System of Working 
07 
4. 
Multiple Aspect Colour Light signals 
08 
5. 
Hand Signals 
18 
6. 
Detonating and Warning Signals 
25 
7. 
Boards 
28 
8. 
Catch/ Slip siding & Precautions 
32 
9. 
Indicators 
34 
10. Conditions for granting Line Clear 
41 
11. 
Conditions for taking off Signals 
42 
12. 
Signal failure 
44 
13. 
Maintenance of Points/Failure/Responsibilities of SM 
57 
14. 
Setting of points against occupied line & Rusty Rails 
59 
15. 
S&T/ NM , S&T(T/351) 
60 
16. 
Procedure followed during Disconnection 
61 
17. 
5.09, 5.10, 5.11 & 5.12 
63 
18. Caution Order 
66 
19. 
Goods Train without BV/ TMR 
74 
20. Salient features of Absolute Block System 
76 
21. 
Block Competency Certificate 
77 
22. Red ink entries & Precedence of Trains 
79 
23. Complete arrival of Trains & Tail Board/ Lamp 
80 
24. Description of Bell Codes 
81 
25. Precautions & working with Block Instruments 
88 
26. Follow up action taken during Block Instrument failure 
94 
27. Various Authorities to Proceed- Absolute Block System 
96 
28. Salient features of Automatic Block system 
127 
29. Fixed Signals in Automatic Block system 
128 
30. Signal failure in Automatic area 
131 
31. 
Authorities to proceed – Single Line 
133 
32. Authorities to proceed – Double Line 
136 
33. Engineering works 
159 
34. Material Train 
163 
35. Track Maintenance Machine 
165 
36. Electrified Section 
171 
37. Application And Cancellation of Blocks Simultaneously. 
176 
38. Non-Interlocked working at stations 
177 
39. Shunting 
181 
40. Securing of Vehicles 
184 
41. 
Marshalling Order 
187 
42. Working of Trolley/ Lorry/ Motor Trolley/ Rail Dolley 
192 
43. Accidents 
206 
44. Double Line Block Panel with BPAC 
229 
45. Single Line Block Panel with BPAC 
243 
46. Guidelines for SMs 
256 
47. Endorsements 
259

DISCLAIMER 
 
 
This study material for RC Station Masters is not exhaustive. In order to minimize the 
lengthy literature, important points only are documented in simple language that is 
easy to understand with reference to GRS, BWM, Accident Manual, Operating Manual, 
Head Quarters circulars and Correction Memos issued from time to time. In case, if 
any clarification is needed, readers are advised to refer GRS, BWM, Accident Manual, 
Operating Manual, Other Circulars and Other Extant Instructions issued on “Safety”,  
by the ‘Safety’ and ‘Transportation’ departments of Southern Railway and Ministry of 
Railways, in addition to this study material.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Updated Up to Correction Memo No.03/2025

1 
 
SAFETY RULES 
Safety Rules are framed for Safe and proper working of Trains. All Railway Servants shall 
obey the Safety Rules 
By the terms of employment and 
Under Section 175 of ‘The Railways Act 1989’. 
The safety rules are, 
1. General Rules 
2. Subsidiary Rules 
3. Special Instructions 
4. Approved Special Instructions 
5. Station Working Rules 
6. Miscellaneous Instructions 
A. GENERAL RULES (GRS) 
1. General Rules are framed by the Railway Board on behalf of the Government of India. 
2. It was first issued in 1907 and revised in 1929 &1976. 
3. It contains basic principles for safe Train operations. 
4. It is applicable for all Zonal Railways and it shall not be violated. 
5. They are printed in BOLD letters & Rule Numbers to the left of the dot indicates Chapter 
Number, right of the dot indicates Rule Number. 
6. (Ex: GR 3.38, 3 refers Chapter No, 38 refers Rule No) Corrections (Amendments) to 
General Rules are issued by the Railway Board. 
7. There are 344 Rules in 18 Chapters. 
8. The Chapters are, 
 
 
1. Preliminary 
10. The Following Train System 
2. Rules applying to Railway 
Servants generally. 
11. The Pilot TMR System 
3. Signals 
12. The Train Staff and Ticket System 
4. Working of Trains generally 
13. The One Train Only System 
5. Control and working of Stations 
14. Block working 
6. Accidents and Unusual 
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