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| Type | Commercial Circular |
|---|---|
| Topic | reservation |
| Currency | Currency not verified |
He shall be in-charge of the track machine and shall be responsible for safe movement and working of track machine.
<!-- Slide number: 1 -->  # Track Maintenance Machines Ref : - Track Maintenance Machines Manual & GR/SR. 4.65 Compiled by: - S Velraj, Inst/Optg <!-- Slide number: 2 --> # Categorization of Track Machines For movement and working, track machines classified in 2 categories Track Machines hauled by Locomotives Self Propelled Track Machines <!-- Slide number: 3 --> TLE, TRT, PCCM, MDU falls under this category. Rules for movement for material trains will apply to these categories of machines. Other track machines when attached with train/locomotive also fall in this category. TLE - Track Laying Equipment TRT - Track Relaying Train PCCM- Points & Crossing Laying/Changing Machine MDU - Muck Disposal Unit # Track Machines Hauled by Locomotive <!-- Slide number: 4 --> For movement, these shall be worked as a train but will not need a guard or a brake van. One camping coach or one BRN wagon or another self-propelled track machine, which may be un-braked, shall permitted to be hauled by the self-propelled track machine. SSE/JE/TM operating the machine shall ensure safe running. # Self-propelled Track Machines <!-- Slide number: 5 --> # Machines types on usage Tamping Machines Ballast Cleaning and Handling Machines Track Relaying Machines Rail Grinding Machines <!-- Slide number: 6 --> # Types of TMMs <!-- Slide number: 7 --> # Types of Machines <!-- Slide number: 8 --> # Operation and Working of Track Machine <!-- Slide number: 9 --> For the purpose of operation, each machine shall be under the direct charge of SSE/JE/TM. He shall be in-charge of the track machine and shall be responsible for safe movement and working of track machine. # Responsibility of Track Machines <!-- Slide number: 10 -->  # Supervision of Work of Track Machine(s) TMM(s) work under direct supervision of an engineering official, not below the rank of SSE/JE (P.Way). He is responsible for taking the traffic block, coordinating for shunting in the yard, entry of machine(s) into the block section, protection of the line while the work is in progress. Timely clearance of block and track machines from the section to the station, after the completion of the work, ensuring the safety of the track(s). <!-- Slide number: 11 --> # Working - General The machine staff and P. Way staff work as a team towards the common goal of ensuring optimum utilization of the machine and manpower. The machine shall be berthed in the sidings safely. SE/JE (P Way), after completion of work shall inspect the worksite attended by track machine thoroughly and ensure track fitness for running of trains with or without speed restriction, as appropriate. He shall ensure that no infringement, obstructions have been caused to safe train running during working of track machine. <!-- Slide number: 12 -->  # Rules for Operation – General <!-- Slide number: 13 --> When the track machine(s) is/are stabled at a station, SSE/JE/TM in-charge shall ensure that it is clear of fouling marks and traps and necessary precautions against rolling down such as pinning down hand brakes, chaining and provision of skids; is taken in accordance with G&SR. # Stabling of Track Machines <!-- Slide number: 14 -->  # Shunting of Track Machines No track machine shall be moved between a running line and the siding/stabling line without the written permission of SM on duty in the form of shunting order/shunt signals. <!-- Slide number: 15 --> # Machine Ready Memo - SSE/JE/TM shall issue a written machine ready memo after necessary maintenance/repairs/schedules and Brake Power testing and other stipulated checks, if any, to on duty SM, indicating time and date, under advice to SSE/JE/P.Way deputed to work with the machine. <!-- Slide number: 16 --> When the track m
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