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| Circular number | No. 2018/M(N)/951/34 |
|---|---|
| Date | 2005-05-06 |
| Type | Commercial Circular |
| Topic | freight |
Instructions regarding Guard Driver (GDR) Check and Door working GDR Check 15 an important check for ensuring safety in train
भारत सरकार GOVERNMENT OF INDIA रेल मंत्रालय MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (रेलवे बोर्ड RAILWAY BOARD) रेल भवन, नई दिल्ली- 110001, तिथि No. 2018/M(N)/951/34 Pt. Rail Bhavan, New Delhi-110001, Dated: 23 .06.2020 General Managers All Zonal Railways Sub: Instructions regarding Guard Driver (GDR) Check and Door working. Ref: (i) Board’s letter No. M(N)/2005/Train Examination dated 06.05.2005 (ii) Board’s letter No. M(N)/2005/Train Examination dated 25.05.2005 (iii) Board’s letter No. 2005/M(N)/951/13 dated 08.02.2006 (iv) Board’s letter No. 2005/M(N)/951/13 dated 07/10.04.2006 (v) Board’s letter No. 2008/M(N)/951/13 dated 28.08.2009 (vi) Board’s letter No. 2019/M(N)/204/6 dated 01.07.2019 Vide letters under reference, instructions regarding Guard Driver (GDR) Check, at locations where TXR is not available, have been advised for the various conditions in which GDR checks have to be conducted by crew along with the prescribed performa to be filled by train crew post such check : After loading / back loading of a rake After tippling After rake is stabled for more than 24 hours If BPC is invalid If it is a premium rake, which is being loaded or unloaded छा PwWwnr The matter has been reviewed , in view of repeated instances of doors opening on run and leading to infringements & damage to assets. Accordingly, Zonal Railways are advised to take immediate action in the matter to ensure that various staff involved ensure the activities and responsibilities as given below: A. GUARD & DRIVER (CREW): e Henceforth GDR check will be required to be done in all cases of unloading/loading of rakes, irrespective of method of loading/unloading as well as type of BPC, so as to ensure all the doors and fitting of wagons have been properly secured and there is no possibility of them turning loose on run. e Closure of doors should always be checked by train crew before drawing out a rake from a terminal as part of the prescribed GDR check. Updated Performa to be filled up after GDR check is enclosed herewith. e Closure of doors should also be checked and ensured during GDR check and same recorded in the GDR memo. B. OPERATING AND COMMERIAL STAFF ON DUTY AT SIDINGS/TERMINALS: e Release memo of rakes should be accepted by operating/commercial staff only after proper closure of doors has been ensured by the siding/handling agencies. This may be explicitly mentioned in the release memos. e Incase it is not feasible to close the doors in the terminal due to door defects, it should be certified by the railway officials posted in the terminal and C&W attention provided for closing such doors at an operationally convenient location. e Operating staff concerned shall assure themselves that GDR check has been done before drawal of the rake and GDR memo has been signed as prescribed. C. MECHANICAL DEPTT STAFF: e TRAIN EXAMINATION YARD STAFF - At the time of rake examination by C&W staff for issue of a fresh brake power certificate, proper closure of doors should be ensured and this should be explicitly mentioned in the brake power certificate issued for all wagon types having doors, like BOXN, BCN, BOBRN, BCACBM etc. The examination gangs should clearly endorse by hand or by Rubber Stamp the following —‘All doors checked & found working’. e POH SHOPS, ROH DEPOTS & SICKLINES: During repair/overhaul it shall be ensure that all defects and deficiencies ae attended to properly and instructions issued vide Mechanical(Fr) dte letter a Ref(vi) are strictly adhered to. This issues with the concurrence of Mechanical and Traffic Transportation Directorates of Railway Board and approval of Board (MRS & MT). Digitally signed by AJAY (DA: Performa in 1 page) AJAY NANDAN Date: 2020.06.23 10:23:00 +05'30' NANDAN साला, (AJAY NANDAN) Exec. Director Mech. Engg. (Fr) Railway Board Copy to: 1. AM/ME & AM/T, Railway Board: For kind information please 2. PCOMs & PCMEs, All Zonal Railways: For kind information & n/a please 3. Dir/NCO/New Delhi: For necessary action.
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