Section 13(2) in The Dedicated Freight Corridor Railway General Rules, 2018
(2)every railway servant who observes,-(a)that any signal is defective,(b)any obstruction, failure or threatened failure of any part of the permanent way or works, or electrical way or works,(c)anything wrong with a train, like hot box or axle, under gear hanging or a loose vehicle, or(d)any unusual circumstance or situation including forecast or warning of inclement weather, storm etc., which is likely to interfere with the safe running of the train, or the safety of the public, shall take immediate steps, such as the circumstances of the case may demand, to prevent accident, and inform the nearest Station Master or control office by quickest possible means. The station master and/or the controller on receipt of such information shall take measures as are feasible including putting the signal at 'ON', shutting down of overhead equipment, warning the loco pilot on approved means of communication, initiating 'railway emergency call' where mobile train radio communication system is provided , or showing hand signals to stop the train;Provided that in case of a train having parted, he shall not show a stop hand Signal but shall endeavour to attract the attention of the loco pilot by calling on approved means of communication, shouting, gesticulating or other means.
