Section 4 in The Calcutta Metro Railway General Rules, 2000

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Section 4 in The Calcutta Metro Railway General Rules, 2000

4. Standard Time.

- The working of trains between stations shall be regulated by the Indian Standard Time.

4.02Adherence to advertised time. - Ho train carrying passengers shall be despatched from a station before the advertised time.

4.03Setting watch. - Before a train starts from a terminal station, the conducting motorman shall set his watch by the Station Clock and communicate the time to the driving motorman who shall set his watch accordingly.On section where trains are run with single Motorman, the Motorman shall set his watch in accordance with the procedure laid down in rule 11.02.

4.04Supply of working time table. - (1) A copy of the working time table for the time being in force shall be supplied to each station, conducting motorman, driving motorman, inspector of way or works, signal inspector and any other Metro Railway servant requiring the use of the working time table during the course of his duties.

(2)A copy of the said working time table, shall, on issue be supplied to the Commissioner of Railway Safety (Metro Circle).

4.05Supply of Schedule of Standard Dimensions. - A copy of the Schedule of Standard Dimensions for the time being in force shall be supplied to each inspector of way or works, train examiner and Signal Inspector.B. Speed off Trains Generally

4.06Limits of speed generally. - (1) Every train shall be run within the limits of speed as may be specified for a section.

(2)The sectional speed and the permanent speed restrictions shall be shown in the working time table.

(3)The driving motorman shall, while driving in "Coded Manual" or "Restricted Manual" or "OFF" mode, regulate and control the running of the train on a section according to the time table and avoid exceeding maximum permissible speed or loss of time. The driving motorman shall observe all speed restrictions specified on a section.

(4)When the train is run in ATO mode, the train speed is controlled automatically according to the permitted speed, but the driving motorman shall keep a good look out to take over driving and apply brakes if required.

(5)Whenever it is necessary to indicate to the driving motorman the locations where trains are run at a restricted speed or where trains have to come to stop dead and proceed due to the track being under repairs or due to any other cause, action shall be taken as specified under special instructions.

4.07Caution Order. - (1) Whenever in consequence of line being under repair or for any other reason, special precautions are necessary, a caution order detailing the Kilometer between which the precautions are necessary, the reasons for taking such precautions and the speed limit which the train shall travel shall be handed over to the driving motorman at stopping station immediately short of the place where such precautions are necessary or at such other station and in such a manner, as provided under special instructions.

(2)Sub Rule (1) does not apply in cases of long continued repairs when fixed signals are provided at an adequate distance short of such place and have been notified to the motorman concerned.

(3)The caution order referred to in sub rule (1) shall be a green paper and be made out as above and signed in full.

4.08Limits of speed while running through stations. - (1) No train shall run through any station unless the line on which the train has to run has been isolated from all connected lines by proper setting of points and interlocking has been provided to maintain the conditions during the passage of the train.

(2)The speed or a train while running through a station shall not exceed the speed as may be specified.

4.09Speed of trains over facing points. - (1) The speed of a train over an interlocked facing point shall be as specified in the approved special instructions.

(2)Speed of a train over a non-interlocked facing point, and cross over shall not exceed 15 kilometres per hour unless otherwise specified.

4.10Train driven from the trailing driving cab. - No train shall be driven from the trailing driving cab outside station limits except in emergency in accordance with special instructions and at a speed not exceeding 15 kilometres per hour.C. Equipment of Trains and Train Staff

4.11Head light and marker lights. - (1) All trains shall have an electric head light of approved design and in addition an electric white marker light in front.

(2)The electric head light on the train shall be switched 'OFF' and marker light switched 'ON' when the train is stationary at a station, and on such other occasions as may be specified.

(3)In case the head light of a train fails, the train shall run at a speed as may be specified.

4.12Tail and parking lights. - (1) All trains shall have a red tail light in the rear.

(2)Within station limits or in depot sidings when stabled a train shall have red parking light in the rear and in the front unless otherwise specified.

4.13Equipment of driving motorman and conducting motorman. - Each driving motorman and conducting motorman shall have with him while on duty with his train, the following equipments and copies of rules, manual and time table:-

(1)a copy of General Rules, Subsidiary Rules and Accident Manual;

(2)a copy of the Metro Railway working time table;

(3)a wrist watch;

(4)two pairs of such spectacles as he is required to wear under medical advice;

(5)a tricolour torch; and

(6)Cab equipments such as :

(a)First Aid Box.

(b)Emergency Telephone and Train Radio.

(c)Train P.A.System.

(d)Earthing Rod.

(e)Passenger Detraining Ladder during emergency.

(f)Tail Lamp (fixed) in last vehicle.

(g)Wedge.

(h)Fire Extinguisher.

(i)Trouble Shooting Tool Box.

(7)such other articles as may be specified.

4.14Manning of trains. - (1) (a) Except as otherwise provided by special instructions, no train shall be allowed to be in motion on any running line unless the leading cab is manned by a driving motorman and the rear cab by a conducting motorman.

(b)The driving motorman and the conducting motorman shall be persons duly qualified and in possession of a competency certificate to move or drive or conduct the train.

(c)For motorman working trains in sections provided with CATC system, such competency certificate may be jointly issued every year by authorised officers of signalling and electrical department who shall thoroughly examine the knowledge of motorman of CATC system.

(2)If a driving motorman becomes incapacitated while the train is in motion, the train shall be brought to a stand. The traffic controller on duty shall be informed by the driving motorman or the "conducting motorman and action as specified shall be taken by all concerned. The Traffic Controller shall also broadcast suitable information to the passengers on the Public Address System through Train Radio if required.

(3)

(a)In the event of the driving apparatus in the leading cab becoming defective, the train shall be driven up to the next station from the trailing driving cab by the conducting motorman in "OFF" mode under intimation to the Traffic Controller. The driving motorman in the leading cab shall be responsible for application of emergency brake and safely conducting the train.

(b)Action to detrain the passengers at the next station, if required, clearance of the defective train from the running line and induction of another train for resumption of services shall be taken in accordance with procedures as specified.

(4)Where trains are run with single motorman (in the leading cab) and without the conducting motorman (in the rear cab), the special instructions referred to in rule 4.14(1)(a) should clarify as to who will perform duties of conducting motorman as also the extent to which such duties shall be carried out.D. Trains with Damaged or Defective Coaches

4.15Examination of defective coaches. - (1) No train with a coach which has derailed or has been rendered defective shall be kept in service to run between stations until it has been examined and passed by a rolling stock supervisor.

(2)Where a coach has derailed between stations, the driving motorman shall not take the train after rerailment to the next station unless the coach has been examined, and certified fit and accompanied by a rolling stock supervisor.E. Precautions before Starting Trains

4.16Duties of staff to examine notices before starting. - Every driving motorman and conducting motorman, after coming on duty to work train, shall examine the notices issued for their guidance and ascertain therefrom whether there is anything requiring their special attention on the section over which they have to work.

4.17Examination of trains. - (1) A train shall be examined by a rolling stock supervisor in accordance with procedures as nay be specified.

(2)Unless the rolling stock supervisor has given a report to the effect that the train is fit for traffic service in all respects and has the specified brake power, the Station Master of the station or the car shed incharge of the car shed where the train is examined, shall not give permission to put the train in service. The rolling stock supervisor shall in turn obtain a certificate of proper functioning from the signalling inspector as far as on Board CATC equipments are concerned.

4.18Examination of train by driving Motorman. - The driving motorman shall, before the commencement of journey, ensure that -

(a)the train is properly coupled;

(b)all electrical couplings are properly made;

(c)the train control and power apparatus are properly working;

(d)the brake system of the complete train is working properly as specified;

(e)the head and tail lights are functioning properly;

(f)the train is in proper working order;

(g)the radio communication system with the control is in working order; and

(h)the cab signal display and the ON board CATC system is working properly.

4.19Examination of train by conducting motorman. - The conducting motorman after coming on duty to work a train shall satisfy himself that -

(a)communication system between the conducting motorman and the driving motorman is operative;

(b)the door closing apparatus is working properly;

(c)the passenger alarm apparatus on the train is working properly;

(d)the train light and fan controls are in proper working order;

(e)the emergency brake system is working properly; and

(f)the public address system in the train and radio communication system with OCC is working satisfactorily.

For section where trains are worked with single motorman (in the driving cab), rule 11.03 may be referred.

4.20Driving motorman to obey certain orders. - At stations and during the journey the driving motorman shall obey -

(a)any orders of the traffic controller in matters connected with starting, stopping or movement of trains or detrainment of passengers in mid-section during emergency;

(b)any order communicated to him by the Station Master or any servant acting under special instructions, so far as the safe and proper working of his train will admit; and

(c)any order given to him by the conducting motorman concerning safe working of the train or safety of passengers.

F. Duties of Staff working trains

4.21Driving motorman and conducting motorman to keep a good lookout during journey. - (1) When the trains are driven in "ATO" mode, the driving motorman shall start the train from each station by pressing the "Start" button after he gets confirmation from the Conducting Motorman through bell code that all passengers have entrained and the doors are closed and the departure regulation light is extinguished. Further movement of train is automatically controlled till the train comes to stop at the next station and is berthed correctly which is confirmed by lighting of indications in the leading and the rear cabs. The Conducting Motorman shall operate the relevant door opening switches to allow detrainment of passengers.When trains are driven in other modes, both starting the train and its movement are controlled manually and the door opening and closing are to be done by the Conducting Motorman after physical verification of correct train berthing.

(2)Every driving motorman and conducting motorman shall keep a good lookout while the train is in motion.

(3)On noticing any dangerous condition or a red signal, the driving motorman shall take immediate steps to stop the train in all modes of train driving.

(4)In emergency, the conducting motorman where provided, shall stop the train by application of emergency brake.For section where trains are worked with single motorman (in driving cab), rule 11.04 may be referred.

4.22Application off parking brake by conducting motorman. - The conducting motorman shall apply parking brakes on the train when required by the driving motorman to secure the train.For section where trains are worked with single motorman (in the driving cab), rule 11.05 may be referred.

4.23Sounding of train whistle. - The driving motorman shall sound the whistle of the train according to the specified whistle code -

(a)before putting train in motion; and

(b)at such other times and places as may be specified

4.24Bell signals between conducting motorman and driving motorman. - When bell communication is provided between the leading and the rear driving cab, bell signal code, as may be specified, shall be used.

4.25Passengers. - (1) Every conducting motorman shall keep a watch on the passengers entraining and detraining at stations and shall exercise due care while closing the doors of the coaches. He shall also warn the passengers before closing the doors on the public address system if provided on the train.

(2)Means of communication

(i)In every coach, Passenger Alarm System is provided and, when operated, the alarm apparatus draws the attention of the Driving Motorman without stopping the train.

(ii)In the event of such an alarm operation, the driving motorman while continuing to proceed ahead, shall inform on the intercab telephone to the Conducting Motorman to check the affected coach and verify the reasons for such an operation.

(iii)When trains are worked with single motorman, rule 11.06(2)may be referred.

G. Duties of staff on arrival

4.26Driving motorman to see that the train is stopped at the proper place. - (1) When trains are run in ATO node, they are designed to stop automatically not more than 50 cms. ahead or behind the stopping point and the doors on the platform side only are permitted to be opened which is indicated by lighting of indication in the Driving and Conducting Motorman's Console.

(2)When a train stops at a station in other modes of driving, the driving motorman shall see that the train has stopped short of the starter signal or at the stop board so as to ensure that the train is properly berthed at the platform. If not, he shall inform the conducting motorman at once on telephone and prevent the opening of the doors of the coaches.

(3)Where trains are worked with single motorman only, rule 11.07 may be referred.

4.27Moving of train carrying passengers after it has been stopped at a station. - (1) When trains are run under ATO mode and when it has stopped beyond or short of the stopping point by more than 50 cms, as indicated in the console, automatic door by pass device is to be used to open the doors after the conducting motorman makes sure that there is no door outside the platform.

(2)While driving in all modes, when a train carrying passengers has been brought to a stand at a station alongside, beyond or short of the platform, the driving motorman shall not move it except under orders of the conducting motorman.

(3)For section where trains are worked with single motorman (in the driving cab), rule 11.08 may be referred.

4.28Train crew not to 1eave the train till handed over. - (1) No driving motorman or conducting motorman shall leave his train until it has been handed over in accordance with special instructions.

(2)For section where trains are worked with single motorman (in the driving cab), rule 11.09 may be referred.

4.29Stabling of trains on running lines. - (1) When a train is stabled at a station on a running line, the driving motorman and the conducting motorman shall not relinquish charge until they have properly secured the coaches and ensured that the train is not fouling any points or crossings.

(2)The Station Master shall ensure that -

(a)all necessary points have been set against the line on which the train is stabled and such points have been secured with clamps and padlocks;

(b)the keys of such padlocks are kept in his personal custody until the train is ready to leave the line; and

(c)the coaches have been properly secured.

(3)For section where trains are worked with single motorman (in the driving cab), rule 11.10 may be referred.

4.30Reception of a train on an obstructed line. - (1) No train shall be received on an obstructed line at a station by taking off signals.

(2)In emergency, if a train has to be received on an obstructed line, the Station Master shall inform the traffic controller who shall inform the driving motorman on radio telephone. The train shall be moved slowly in accordance with special instructions.

(3)The driving motorman shall keep his train well under control and be prepared to stop short of any obstruction.

4.31Control of shunting. - (1) Shunting operations shall be controlled by cab signals, fixed signals or hand signals.

(2)The speed during shunting operations shall not exceed 10 kilometres per hour unless otherwise authorised by special instructions.

(3)The coaches shall not be loose-shunted.

4.32Responsibility for shunting. - The Station Master or the car shed incharge shall see that the shunting of trains or coaches is carried on only at such time and in such manner as will not involve any danger.

4.33Shunting on gradients. - When shunting is being performed on a gradient, the Metro Railway servant incharge of shunting shall ensure that parking brakes are put on and all precautions are taken to prevent the train or coaches getting out of control.H. Detrainment of passengers in Mid-section

4.34Conditions for detrainment. - (1) Passengers shall not be detrained on to the track except in extreme emergency and on Traffic Controller's instructions.

(2)Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-rule (1), if it is not possible for the train crew to establish communication with the traffic controller within 10 minutes of the stoppage of the train, the driving motorman shall, if in his judgement find detrainment is necessary, arrange to get the passengers detrained and escorted by the conducting motorman to the nearest station, only after taking all necessary safety precautions including switching OFF of 3rd rail.

(3)Notwithstanding the provisions of sub-rule (1) and sub-rule (2), in all cases of fire, fusing, fumes etc. or any other cause presenting immediate hazard to passengers, arrangement for detrainment shall be made as quickly as possible.

(4)The train shall be kept secured by application of parking brakes.

(5)For section where Trains are worked with single motorman (in the driving cab), rule 11.11 may be referred.

4.35Procedure for datrainment. - In all cases of detrainment, traffic controller shall ensure that -

(a)traction current is switched 'OFF';

(b)tunnel light is kept burning;

(c)a Metro Railway operating official is deputed to supervise detrainment of passengers and to escort them safely to the nearest station; and

(d)if such Operating official cannot be immediately deputed, advise the train crew to arrange detrainment under their supervision. The passengers shall be escorted to the nearest station by the conducting motorman.

For section where trains are worked with single motorman (in the driving cab), rule 11.11 may be referred.Chapter - V Control and Working of Stations

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State of West Bengal - Section

Section 4 in The Calcutta Metro Railway General Rules, 2000

4. Standard Time.