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SOUTH CENTRAL RAILWAY

BI-MONTHLY INTERNAL SAFETY AUDIT OF GUNTUR –

PHIRANGIPURAM SECTION OF GUNTUR DIVISION ON 19-4-2012

SAG-LEVEL SAFETY AUDIT TEAM

Sri. P. N. RAM CSO CONVENOR

Sri. B. KASNA CTM/G&PP MEMBER

Sri. ARUN KUMAR CESE MEMBER

Sri. D.K. SINGH CE/WS&F) MEMBER

Sri. ALEEM CSE MEMBER

Sri. DURGA PRASAD Dy.CME/Dsl MEMBER

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BI-MONTHLY SAFETY AUDIT OF GUNTUR – PHIRANGIPURAM

SECTION OF GUNTUR DIVISION ON 19TH

APRIL 2012

Para

Subject / Topic

1.0

Motor Trolley Inspection between GNT – NLPD – PRCA stations:

1.1

Two Motor Trolley drivers Sri.Ramakrishna & G.Madhubabu were not having competency certificate. Competency certificate to be renewed after giving proper Refresher /Counselling / training.

1.2

Between PF 5 & 6 (GNT yard) KM/TP posts are not available.

1.3

Guard rails are not provided at following locations; a. ROB No.497Aat KM 0/12B b. ROB No.488A at KM 10/6-7

1.4

LC No.314 Check rails were removed for over hauling work but subsequently the same was not provided at KM 1/15-17 between GNT – NLPD stations.

1.4.1

Parcel pathway at GNT towards NLPD end require patch repair.

1.5

Drainage system of different lines in GNT yard needs improvement, as water from platforms was flowing on to the track. No PF line is provided with apron. However, for two lines the apron work is sanctioned which needs to be speeded up and the Divisional

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Authorities shall propose for other lines also.

1.6

Inspection of Engineering Interlocked LC Gate No.312 Special class at KM 3/9-11:

a. TVUs 307790, Date of census 04/2010.

b. Gateman, Sri. A. Gopal Rao was on duty and in possession of valid competency certificate and was conversant with Gate working Rules & protection rules.

c. Staff PME/RC particulars board to be updated.

d. As this LC is located in OHE Territory and traffic is heavy (TVUs is 307790 as on 04/2010), heavy duty standard height gauge shall be provided to eliminate the chances of breakage of height gauge.

e. Checked the essential equipments and found LED-based HS lamps – 3 Nos. were not in working condition. K. Oil lit lamps are only used against the policy instructions. Whistle is deficient.

f. Lateral clearances of Check rails on DN line LH: 51, 49, 51, 54 & RH: 52,49,50,50 are to be attended (standard 51-57mm) & UP line LH: 53, 43, 43, 50 & RH: 60,46,46,50 are to be attended (standard 51-57mm).

g. Gauge & Cross levels are -5, 4LL; -3, 6LL; -2, 4LL.

h. GWI in vernacular language is not available.

i. Road surface to be attended.

j. LBs are operated isolatedly by the Gateman for opening & closing. Two switches

are provided which should be operated simultaneously by the Gateman. But, it is appropriate to remove two switches and covert that into one switch operation so that both lifting barriers are closed / opened at a time.

k. This LC Gate is provided with Thahira make EOLB. It should be replaced with RDSO approved EOLB with positive boom locking.

l. The Electrical wire connection in Gate lodge is improper.

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1.7

Following locations track to be attended: a. At KM 2/19-21 Alignment. b. Sag at KMs 3/3,6/1. At KM 0/3 on Rd-1 of GNT yard. c. Released P.Way materials should be kept clear from the mid-section at KM 2 & 3

(PSC sleepers, Rails ) are to be trucked out to nearby Gate/Station. d. Scabbed rails at KM 9/3 e. Ballast deficiency at KM 10/7-9, 11/0-2 (PF.No.1 of PRCA), 20/5-6.

1.8

Cess in the approaches of the level crossing was very low. Normally, Cess between GNT and PPM was either not available or very low. DEN/WEST/GNT has advised that tender for Cess repair has already been invited, the same needs to be speeded up.

2.0

Inspection of NALLAPADU Station:

2.1

Sri. Rajasekhar Reddy, Dy.SS was in uniform and in possession of valid BCC/PCC and

also competency to operate isolators. He is working as Panel Operator and also responsible

for block working.

Sri. M. Nageshwar Rao, Dy.SS was also in uniform and in possession of valid BCC/PCC

and competency to operate isolators during emergencies in electrified section. He is

working as outdoor Dy.SS responsible for shunting operations and chasing freight trains.

2.2

This station is a junction station with double line electrified working between NLPD –

GNT stations under Absolute Block System with SGE lock and block instrument. Towards

Pericherla in NDL direction and Bandarupalli towards NDKD junction are also worked

under Absolute Block System on single line section with Daido handle type single line

tokenless block instrument.

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2.3 There are important activity centers at this station such as Running Room, Crew

Booking Lobby under SM control, Goods yard and traction change station.

2.4

Layout of the station:

Road 1 to Road 4 are Passenger lines of which Road 2 is without platform. Road 1, 2 & 4

are provided with track circuit facility whereas Road 3 is provided with axle counters.

Road 5 to Road 8 are Goods lines which are provided with Axle Counters.

2.5

Sign „on‟ / „off‟ activity kept under the control of Dy.SS/NLPD:

2.5.1

Crew of NDL & BZA Depots sign ‘on’ / ‘off’ at this station before / after working freight

trains.

2.5.2

But, the crew of GNT Depot of GNT Division sign „on‟ at GNT station and take

charge of the train at NLPD station; similarly they work the train upto NLPD but

sign „off‟ at GNT station. This procedure is improper. Divisional Authorities shall put

an end to this unreliable practice with immediate effect and issue orders to the crew

of GNT Depot to sign „on‟ / „off‟ at NLPD only since the activity is already exist under

the control of Dy.SS/NLPD.

2.5.3

However, the present practice of picking up and dropping the crew from GNT to

NLPD or vice-versa may continue.

2.5.4

The Safety Audit team has got rectified similar such practice at HYB station of SC

Division where the crew used to sign „on‟ / „off‟ at SC and take charge of train at

HYB; and similarly crew used to sign „on‟ / „off‟ at RU and take charge of the train at

TPTY station of GTL Division.

GNT Divisional Authorities also need to rectify this practice on par with the above

two Divisions and issue suitable instructions to the crew of GNT to sign „on‟ / „off‟ at

NLPD only.

2.5.5

However, Shunters/GNT are discharging their duties at NLPD duly signing ‘on’ / ’off’ at NLPD.

2.5.6

Two BA equipments of TAYALTECK make were available out of which display of one unit

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very dim and readings are not visible, same should be replaced immediately.

2.5.7

From the Track Defects Register, it was noticed that on 03.4.2012 LP Sri. M.

Murtuza while working coupled light engines between KCD – GKM stations, has

noticed that the LC Gate No. 253/E non-interlocked, normally „closed to road traffic‟

was in „open‟ condition. The LP has stopped his engines and in the mean time the

Gateman closed the LC Gate and allowed the engines. LP has informed the same to

SM/GKM. The message was available in the Control Book/GKM. This was also

written in the sign „off‟ location, i.e., NLPD and the remark passed by Dy.SS/NLPD

was „action taken‟ without any signature, date and time. Division shall order for a

fact finding enquiry and find out whether it was a lapse on the part of SM/KCD

under whose control this LC Gate works or whether it is a failure on the part of

Gateman of LC Gate No. 253 who has failed to ensure closure of LC Gate before

assuring SM/KCD by giving PN. Necessary D&AR action against the erring

employees need to be taken up by the Division and submit a report to CSO/O/SC.

2.5.8

Track & Signal failure Registers are maintained not in a printed form.

2.5.9

Safety Literature available and acknowledged by the staff. However, Quarterly Safety Bulletin No. 4/2011 was not available.

2.6

Stabled Load Register: On the day of inspection, there were 3 Goods rakes stabled on Road No.1,5 & 8 respectively. All the relevant entries were made with full particulars and timings with PN numbers. Further securing was also done as per the extent instructions. However secured wagon numbers shown in the register against the stabled load on Rd.5 were not matching.

2.7

Ensuring complete arrival of train:

2.7.1

As on date there is no BPAC provision in any direction.

2.7.2

Understood from the Divisional Authorities that works for providing BPAC from GNT to

NRDP stations towards SC direction is already sanctioned and included in this PWP.

2.7.3

But, proposals for providing BPAC towards PRCA station and upto NDL are not

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made by the Division.

2.7.4

It is suggested that BPAC works need to be speeded up especially in the background of

more Goods trains run without Guards which terminate at this station. Goods trains

without Guards are received at this station from both NDL and MRGA directions. It is

also suggested that the Division shall propose and get sanctions for provision of

BPACs between NLPD – PRCA and NLPD – BDPL stations to eliminate any chance

of unsafe situation that may crop up due to the human failure in not ensuring

complete arrival by sending Pointsman and noting down the details of LV in the

„train arrival intact register‟.

2.7.5

Dy.SMs are exchanging PNs with the Guards of all stopping trains and the same is

recorded in the TSR as per SR 14.10. However, they are not writing the initials of

Guards in the TSR. Advised the SMs to ensure the same with immediate effect.

2.8

Goods trains without Guard or without BV:

2.8.1

As per the statistics maintained by the SMR/NLPD, 104 Goods trains were received

at this station without Guard and 120 Goods trains were despatched from this station

for the month of March 2012. The figure is on high side and need to be closely

monitored by the Inspecting Officials at all levels to ensure that all the laid down rule

provisions are strictly followed so that no untoward incident takes place. At the same

time, all efforts shall be made by the Division to minimise the running of Goods train

without Guard or without BV.

Similar record is not maintained by the SMR for Goods trains running without BVs.

Advised SMR to start maintaining the record of the same.

2.9

There is one non-interlocked Engineering LC Gate No. 309 between NLPD – PRCA

stations. Normal position of the LC Gate is ‘open to road traffic’. The TVUs of this LC

Gate is 11144 as per the census of 28.4.2010.

Spoke with the on duty Gateman Sri. S. Mallesh and cross checked the PNs of last three

trains and found tallied. Also got the details of last RC and PME of Sri. Mallesh along with

other Gatemen Sri. M.S. Reddy and Sri. Bhaskar and came to know that none of them are

due for RC and PME.

Tested the knowledge of the on duty Gateman and understood that he is conversant with

the rule provision and what action is required to be taken when train parting is noticed and

during other unusual noticed on a running train apart from protection of LC Gate.

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2.10

Caution Orders:

As per WTT it is a Notice Station for Goods trains starting from NLPD towards NDL

and upto HYB station towards SC direction.

2.10.1

General printing and spacing between the SRs is properly ensured except the print was

very light on two sheets issued towards HYB direction, especially the important

column like between stations and KMs. Divisional Authorities shall ensure the same

and also the Dy.SS who is issuing shall ensure before signing the caution order copy.

2.10.2

It is noticed that SMs are exchanging PNs not only for imposing but also for cancellation

of caution order messages. This shows that Operating staff are not following the

amendments issued to G&SR. There is no need to exchange of PNs for cancellation of

caution order messages as per Para 11 of Appendix I to G&SR.

2.10.3

Following shortfalls of Engineering Department staff was noticed on cross checking the

caution order copy issued to the crew with the caution order message register.

2.10.4

GNT – HYB direction (shortfalls of Engineering Department Officials):

a. An SR of „whistle freely‟ at KM 14/0 – 14/6 between Bandarupalli – Siripuram

stations is being issued with effect from 4th

March 2012 due to tractors plying

along the track – such speed restrictions need to be closely analysed by the

Engineering Branch Officials before imposing as to how many days that restriction

going to remain; if the restriction is going to remain for a longer period it is not

required to include the same in the caution order, instead provision of (“W”)

whistle board at the location is adequate to eliminate such caution order.

b. Similar such restriction is in force at KM 31/0 – 29/8 between Ramannapet –

Valigonda stations with effect from 26th

October 2011 due to curve and girder

Bridge. This restriction will certainly find place in the list of permanent

restrictions, hence it will be very simple to provide (“W”) whistle board and

eliminate including the same in the caution order issued to the crew.

GNT – NDL direction:

a. An SR of 15 KMPH on the loop line of Satyavalli station is in force with effect

from 3rd

March 2012 due to newly linking of track. This caution order is in force

even on the day of safety audit, i.e., 19th

of April 2012 (even after 45 days). The

normal permitted speed for any train while negotiating turn out is 15 KMPH unless

enhanced speeds are permitted. The Division needs to check this aspect and

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eliminate such unwanted speed restrictions.

2.10.5

Following shortfalls of Operating Department staff was noticed on cross checking the

caution order copy issued to the crew with the caution order message register.

2.10.6

GNT – HYB direction (shortfalls of Operating Department Officials):

a. Message copy of the following SRs are not available in the caution order

message register:

1. An SR of 75 KMPH at KM 222/21 – 220/5 between Bibinagar – Ghatkesar

stations with effect from 29th November 2011 due to corroded rails.

2. An SR of 30 KMPH at KM 216/5-1 between Bibinagar – Ghatkesar stations

with effect from 27th February 2012 due to ROB work.

3. An SR of 15 KMPH at KM 199/43 – 198/37 at Moulaali station loop line with

effect from 28th

December 2011 due to scabbed rails.

4. An SR of stop if required on Road 2 of Secunderabad station yard with effect

from 5th

December 2011 due to platform apron work.

5. An SR of ‘whistle freely and stop if required’ at KM 190/41-37 between

Secunderabad – Hussainsagar stations with effect from 26th

February 201s due

to Girder Bridge No.239 repairs.

6. An SR of ‘whistle freely, observe hand signals and stop if required’ at KM

188/12-8 at Hussainsagar junction yard towards Hyderabad end with effect

from 8th

April 2012 due to boundary wall repair.

7. An SR of 75 KMPH at KM 177/21–19 between Hussainsagar – Sanathnagar

stations with effect from 26th April 2011 due to box pushing work at RUB.

8. An SR of ‘whistle freely’ at KM 186/2 – 185/23 at Hyderabad station yard with

effect from 4th

April 2011 due to TSR work and men working.

The above shortfalls reveal that absolutely there is no co-ordination between two

Divisions. SMR/NLPD, TI/GNT, Section Controllers/GNT, and other Inspecting

Officials have totally failed in not ensuring whether the caution order message is

received by NLPD & GNT, whether the above restrictions are still in force or

cancelled. It is necessary to speak with the Control Organisation of SC Division at

frequent intervals of at least once in a week and rectify all such irregularities.

DOM/G of GNT Division to sort out the problems by interacting with DOM/G of SC

Division who are responsible for ensuring Traffic Safety.

2.11

SWR (No. NLPD/SWR/GNT/02):

a. The SWR was brought into force from 21st October 2008. Though amendment

slips to SWR are issued, no index of the same is maintained. Index is essential

to know how many amendment slips are issued, date of amendment, which Para is

amended, which page is replaced, etc., COM/SC has advised Divisions vide letter

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No. T. 387/Insp./Optg./Rules/Vol.III dated 30thJanuary 2012 to ensure the

same.

b. Duties of SMs working as Panel Operator and another Dy.SS as outdoor have not been mentioned clearly in the SWR, especially duties of the two SMs during the failure of points and signals.

2.12

Monthly Meeting Register:

The meetings are regularly conducted and acknowledgement of staff is obtained in two

parts, i.e., one part for those staff who are physically available on the day of the meeting

and another part for those staff who resume duties after leave / sick / absent / another shift.

But, 100% acknowledgement of staff is not achieved which is essential. Only 16

persons out of 22 are acknowledging. SMR/NLPD and TI/GNT to ensure that the

contents are read and understood by each and every Operating staff of the station;

and 100% acknowledgement of staff is achieved.

2.13

Surprise Night Inspection by SMR:

Perused the record and noticed that the SMR is following the schedule of four per month,

he is also ensuring proper spacing between inspections, and procedures of scoring ‘off’ PN

and writing the initials of SCOR on duty are correctly followed. However, the SMR did

not find any shortfall / irregularity.

2.14

Signal Failure Register:

a. Three failures are registered for the Month of January 2012 (one DN LSS failure on

13th

, one track circuit failure on 16th

and one Panel blank failure on 17th

). The

average failure time is 30 minutes. Efforts shall be made to minimise the same.

b. Only one failure for the month of February 2012, i.e., Point No. 47 was flashing on 2nd

February from 2245 hours to 0010 hours.

c. Two failures in the month of March 2012 (one track circuit failure on 13th

March

and one control telephone failure on 18th

March). The control telephone failure was

not rectified for about 8 ½ hours, i.e., from 1030 hours to 1900 hours.

d. There were 4 premature TOL failures between 2.7.2011 and 13.1.2012. The cause for this kind of operator failure is due to Dy.SMs/GNT/South Cabin failure who have prematurely turned the block instrument commutator to TOL without ensuring whether the train entered block section or not.

2.15

Relay Room:

a. There are 3 Relay Rooms with separate keys. However, Para 4 of SWR says „E‟

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type lock with RKT provision with push button and veeder counter exist. But,

physically this facility does not exist. It is appropriate to provide separate EKT

box for each Relay Room key with veeder counter. Divisional Operating Branch

shall insist the S&T Branch for provision of separate RKT box for each Relay

Room Key with veeder counters in the interest of safety instead of amending the

SWR to suit the present physical condition.

b. Checked Relay Room Key Register and found that it is opened for 7 times in January, 8 times in February, 9 times in March and 5 times in April 2012 till date of safety audit inspection.

c. Relay Room Key Register is checked and found that the entries are properly made and

the pro-forma is matching with the SWR and G&SR provisions.

2.16

Calling-„on‟ route cancellation register:

a. Perused the records for both directions and found that the entries and columns are

proper and the schedules of S&T Officials are also followed. Enquired with the

station Operating Staff and understood that whenever they are receiving a train onto

an obstructed line, they are following the important rule of deputing a Pointsman to

exhibit stop hand signal 45m before the obstruction. The reasons are also correctly

entered in the register.

2.17

Route Cancellation Register:

a. NDL direction route cancellations are; 15 times in February, 5 times in March and 9 times in April 2012 till 19.4.2012.

b. NDKD direction route cancellations are very high; In February out of 29 route cancellations, 26 times are due to change in the planning of train and shunt movements; in March 2012 out of 19 route cancellations, 17 times are due to change in the planning; and in the month of April till 19th, out of 9 route cancellations, 6 are due to change in planning.

c. The SMs need to be counselled that resorting for putting back reception and departure signals which are taken ‘off’ for a train will lead to some unusual. Hence, they shall be encouraged to follow SR 3.36 which stipulate various restrictions; and the Section Controllers need to be educated first on this subject and shall be counselled not to pressurize the SMs.

2.18

Mini IPS panel monitor towards GNT/South side not working since 16.03.12 and the very purpose of providing this monitor is defeated when it is not functioning. Divisional Authorities shall take appropriate steps to rectify such failures.

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2.19

Junction arrangements:

Junction arrangements towards NDL and NRDP directions exist, i.e., respective Starters

are interlocked with the ‘off’ aspect of respective Advanced Starters as a policy matter at

junction stations. The train passing documents during block / LSS failure was cross

checked and noticed that the SMs are following the correct procedure of issuing PLCT +

T.369 (3b) for passing LSS + authority to proceed; and to pass Starter Signal at ‘ON’

respectively.

2.20

Accident Register:

a. There was a derailment of two wagons on 20th November 2011 at 0155 hours while

performing shunting. Engineering staff were held responsible and D&AR action

against the staff was taken up.

b. On 20th

June 2011 at 0325 hours, loco was derailed and the Shunter was held

responsible, and D&AR action was initiated against the employee.

2.21

Block instruments of either side of this block station are not due for overhauling.

2.22

At both ends of the yard (i.e., both south and north end side) IPS for signals is not provided. However DN AT, UP AT, local supply with auto change over provision exists. For all other circuits, mini IPS (i.e., for block instruments, external circuits, points, axle counter EJB’s) is provided.

2.23

Joint Inspection of Points & Crossings Register:

a. The Joint Inspection of Points and Crossings and track circuits was done for the 4th Quarter on 16.12.2011 and following defects were noticed;

For points no’s 48A , 27B housing of switch to be attended. b. And for 1st Quarter, the joint inspection was carried out on 14.03.2012 and the

deficiencies noted are yet to be attended.

Point no 27 A, 1st stretcher bar to be replaced.

Point no 45 B, RH tongue rail reconditioning to be done.

2.24

Wooden blocks for platform spacing are not provided to PF No.2.

2.25

Checked the SOD for PF No. 1 & 2:

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PF Location Coping to Centre of track (mm)

Coping wall to Centre of track (mm)

Height of the PF from RL (mm)

PF1 5/3-5 1700 against 1670-1680

1880 against 1675-1905

*940 against 760-840

PF2 5/3-5 1650 against 1670-1680

1700 against 1675-1905

805 against 760-840

Checked the Gauge & cross level at KM 5/3-5 on PF 2 and found Gauge is N to - 2mm and cross levels are CL to 8RL.

*Height of high level PF No.3 was not proper and needs to be adjusted by lifting the track. Before lifting of track, shallow screening may be carried out.

2.26

Station signage board to be provided at NDL / SC end.

2.27

Inspection of Points and Crossings at NLPD yard:

2.27.1

Point No. 47A at KM 5/7-9, 1 in 12 FSL, 60kg PSC sleepers with 52kg rails:

Following irregularities were noticed: a. Gauge; at 450mm ahead ATS & at ATS is +10mm, at station No.7 & 8 is +20mm in

lead portion and in crossing portion at ‘1M ahead of ANC’ turn out side Gauge is +12mm, ‘150mmbehind ANC’ Gauge is -10mm

b. Squaring of sleepers in lead portion (Sl.No.50) c. Rubber pads, GFN liners are missing at CMS crossing portion

2.27.2

Point No. 47/A at KM 5/7-9 (1 in 12 FSL, 60kg PSC sleepers with 52kg rails):

Gauge at 450mm ahead of ATS +10 mm

at ATS +10 mm

at station No.7 & 8 + 20 mm

in lead portion + 12 mm

in crossing portion at ‘1M ahead of ANC’ towards turn out side

+12 mm

150mm behind ANC -10 mm

Sleeper No. 50 in lead portion needs squaring. Rubber pads and GFN liners in CMS crossing portion were missing.

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2.27.3 P.No.47B (at KM 5/8 Laid on 2007) CMS crossing portion Rubber pads, GFN liners are missing, crossing gaps are widened, closure pieces are available in leading portion, Rails are corroded, Fish plate bolts are missing and available bolts are non standard.

2.27.4

P.No.40B at KM 5/5-7, switch portion Rails & Leading stretcher bars with connecting rods are also corroded.

2.27.5

P.No.41A, 2nd stretcher bar is bent, CMS crossing Nose badly chipped off 8-10mm. Same should be replaced / reconditioned on top priority.

2.27.6

P.No.48B, crossing Joints 1.0M fishplates were having 4 No.of bolts only out of 6 bolts. After crossing LH rail side fish plated joint provided closure pieces with 2bolts+1 clamp.

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2.27.7

P.No.49B (at KM 6/0 Laid on 2007) CMS crossing portion Rubber pads, GFN liners are missing, closure pieces are available in leading portion provided with 3 bolts, Stretcher bars are corroded, 5 No.of ERCs are broken within short length at leading portion caused slack Gauge.

.

2.28

In first loop line at KM 5/33A SEJ laid on 8/2011; SEJ/LWR particular board not provided, Reference pillars are tallying with mean position, different Gaps are available LH 50mm & RH 8mm available. Out of 6 No, of sleepers centre sleepers 2 Nos. only provided.

2.28.1

Sand hump provided are not standard, most of the cases is existing from crossing towards sand hump instead of rising gradient. Gradient has to be corrected and sand to be loosened on the rail.

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2.28.2

LWR No.3 (SEJ number not mentioned) at KM 6/0, Last distressed 04/95 at Td460. The following Gaps are observed.

LH/RH Stock rail side Tongue rail side Total Gap

LH 55mm 40mm 90mm

RH 12mm 8mm 20mm

Reference marks (arrow marks) not marked on the reference pillars.

The Gauge & cross levels taken for each sleepers of the SEJ and found the Gauge varies from -1 to +5mm and cross level varies 14LL to 20LL in straight portion.

2.29

Inspection of Running Room/NLPD:

2.29.1

a. A total of 22 beds are accommodated in 9 rooms. Peak occupation is 22. In all the rooms small desert coolers are provided which is inadequate for cooling. Centralized air cooling system may be proposed early.

b. Complaint book:

Last compliant was made on 13.3.2012 at 7.45 hrs by incoming JSWT Goods train LP Sri.S.B.Ahamad/BZA about non working of fan in Room No.2 and non availability of mosquito repellents. Same was advised by CCC to control on the same day. Mosquito repellent was made available immediately but fan got repaired on 19.3.12. it is proper to attend the remarks without delay to avoid incontinence to the crew.

Some more complaints were made on poor quality and taste of the food. However, on enquiry with the rest taking crew, they have expressed their satisfaction over the present situation.

c. Report of standing committee including officers Sr.DME, Sr.DEN/Co-ord, Sr.DEE &

DOM/Co-or/GNT conducted on 25.1.2011 was available further it appears that they have not completed their schedule, i.e., once in six months for all medium

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(below 20 beds small, > 20 and < 50 medium, and > 50 beds are major) and small Running Rooms.

d. There are three bathrooms, out of which shower heads are missing in two bathrooms.

e. Washbasins are not provided with any soap tray and height of the mirrors may be adjusted to avoid incontinence.

f. Enquired for the stock of linen and it was told that total stock of 1:5 ratio was available. But on hand hardly 10 spare bed sheets were available. Some minimum inventory level to be specified so that adequate numbers are available for use at any time. Minimum 3 days stock say (no. of beds x 3) bed sheets should always be available and in case the stock goes below the specified level, immediate steps to be taken to recoup. The in-charge has replied that all the extra stock was sent for washing.

g. Further it was observed that no proper maintenance of record for washing of woolen blankets and linen is kept, hence it is not known whether blankets are being washed periodically as per laid down schedule.

h. It is suggested that the Care taker should take a round of all the rooms, bath rooms, kitchen, etc., to see whether there is any deficiency in maintenance and cleaning, and if there is any deficiency the same to be reported to concerned staff for quick rectification. This system will ensure immediate identification of deficiency if any, and its quick rectification.

2.30 Staff safety gradation: As per the recent Railway Board guidelines, Operating staff gradation need to have been done again in February 2012. The important feature is that staff shall not be graded ‘A’ unless he score 30 out of 50 in the first two fields, i.e., knowledge of rules and

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observation of rules. Fresh gradation is not done. It is also necessary that the SMR and TI shall ensure that the signature of the staff are obtained after assigning gradation.

2.31

EC Socket testing over the division was perused. It was observed that EC socket testing was outsourced in GNT-NDL section. EC sockets were tested in GNT – PRCS section and found the quality of voice was poor. EC socket testing in GNT-PGDP section is done departmentally. Due to paucity of staff and to improve the quality of performance of the EC circuit, EC socket testing may be outsourced in this section also.

2.32 Tested crossover points 27 A & 27 B for 5mm obstruction test, Track Locking & out of correspondence. Responded positively.

2.33 Checked track circuit 28 AT & 28 BT. Voltages at Relay terminal measured as 3.39v & 3.18v respectively (PU value 1.4v), which was in order.

2.34

The air-conditioning units provided at the South cabin were not working. It was told that the compressors were stolen by miscreants. The temperature in the South cabin was very high and it may degrade the performance of the equipment.

2.35

Electronic Interlocking was commissioned on 21.10.2008 and the warranty of the equipment has expired on 20.10.2011. No AMC was available.

3.0 Inspection of Engineering Non-Interlocked LC No.309 at KM 7/3-4 between NLPD-PRCA:

a. TVUs 11144, date of census 4/2010, O&E is 10.1.11.

b. Sri.Mallesh, Gateman was on duty and was in possession of valid competency certificate.

c. The vertical clearances of LBs are 1.22M & 1.24M respectively against 0.9-1.0M however frills are provided.

4.0

Inspection of PRCA station:

4.1

Sri. M.S.N. Prasad, Dy.SS was on duty in uniform with valid competency certificate.

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4.2

It was noticed that Commercial duties in the form of UTS, PRS including Tatkal

booking are entrusted with the Dy.SS apart from Operating duties. Understood that

average daily Coaching earnings are Rs. 25,000/-. On an average 500 – 600 UTS

tickets are issued per day and 25 PRS tickets. The interesting feature here to be

considered is the Tatkal aspirants who queue up from morning 0530 hours onwards.

The queue is common for PRS and UTS. At the stroke of 0800 hours, there is one

passenger carrying train scheduled to stop at this station and at the same time the

Tatkal booking passengers also want the PRS ticket causing problems for the Dy.SS.

The priority duty of passing Goods and Coaching trains safely is overtaken by

Commercial duties. This has to be properly planned by the staff apart from taking

proper care in dealing Commercial duties. They are also supposed to convince the

public tactfully and avoid public complaints.

Hence, it is suggested that Divisional Authorities shall consider the possibility of

exempting Commercial duties for the day shift from SMs duly posting Commercial

Clerks.

4.3

SWR:

a. Date of issue was 30.6.2010 and brought into force from 22.7.2010.

b. Index page containing the details of amendment slips issued to SWR, date of

amendment slip, Para number which is amended, Page number which is replaced,

etc., is not maintained.

c. Ensuring complete arrival of trains: Amended SR 14.10 is incorporated in the

SWR and the SMs are exchanging PNs with the Guards of all stopping trains as a

token of assurance that complete train is arrived and is within the fouling marks.

But, they are not writing the initials of the Guard in the TSR. Advised the SMs

to follow the laid down guidelines.

4.4

Out of 3 Pointsmen only 2 are available. As a result of this, whenever weekly rest is

required to be given or due if one goes on leave / sick / absent there will not be any

Pointsman during day time. It is an unsafe practice and Division need to closely monitor

and avoid such incidences.

4.5

Signal Failure Register:

a. There was one failure in January, one in February and two in March and no failures

in April 2012.

b. There was one failure of route locked condition on 6th March 2012. This route lock

could not be released inspite of Route Cancellation and Calling-‘on’ cancellations

and as a result of this there was detention of 25 minutes each for two passenger

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trains. The S&T Branch Officials of the Division have passed a remark against this

failure entry stating that ‘no fault was found’. This kind of failure needs to be

studied in depth and identify proper reasons to prevent failures in future.

c. There was one Gate telephone failure of LC Gate No. 30/T on 18th

March 2012 at

1719 hours. Train No. 57502 was dispatched on PLCT and the reason for issue of

PLCT is due to the non-availability of Pointsman. Efforts shall be made to avoid

issuing PLCT by sending the Pointsman to the Gate and asking the Gateman to

close the LC Gate. Hence, the Division shall ensure the availability of

Pointsman at stations at all times.

4.6

Relay Room:

Relay Room Key Register is checked and found that the entries are properly made and the

pro-forma is matching with the SWR and G&SR provisions.

4.7

Calling-„on‟ route cancellation register:

Perused the records for both directions and found that the entries and columns are proper

and the schedules of S&T Officials are also followed.

4.8

Night Patrolling:

a. Night patrolling is in force.

b. Patrol charts are issued.

c. Patrolman name, designation, time of departure and arrival is written only in the

Station Diary. They have failed to make entries in the TSR. These kind of

failures are not noticed and rectification not made by the section TI. Counselled the

SMs.

d. The Beat Books of Patrolman are not kept with the Dy.SS as per Para 5 of

Appendix IV of G&SR. This irregularity was brought out in many inspections

and safety audits apart from writing letters to Divisions in the last couple of

years by the Safety Organisation. It reveals the casual attitude of the Division

in not obeying the laid down instructions. Staff responsible need to be pulled

up under D&AR.

4.9

Officer‟s Inspection Register:

a. Index page is maintained.

b. Last inspection carried out by Sr.DOM was on 28th

January 2012, by AOM on 18th

January 2012 and by Sr.DSO on 11/12th of October 2011.

c. It was noticed that there is one good practice being followed in the Division,

i.e., the SMR/SM in-charge is sending a compliance report (at his level) to

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Sr.DOM duly keeping a copy of that compliance in the register. This practice

is appreciated and other Divisions will be addressed to follow the procedure.

4.10

TI‟s Inspection Register:

a. Last inspection conducted by the TI was on 17th

April 2012 and prior to that he

conducted inspection of the station on 8th March 2012.

b. No major irregularities were noticed during his inspections.

4.11

Shunting Order (T.806):

Shunting order is correctly prepared in triplicate and issued to the crew under clear

acknowledgement. However, the instructions written are causing confusion. Advised

the SMs to write the instructions clearly and legibly.

4.12

Monthly Safety Meeting Register:

Monthly meetings are conducted regularly and acknowledgement is also being obtained

correctly.

4.13

Surprise Night Inspection by SM:

The schedule of two inspections per month is followed and the procedure is also properly

followed. However, no unusual / irregularities are noticed by the SM.

4.14

Weather Warning Register:

a. Last weather warning message was received on 29th December 2011 at 2000 hours.

b. Time and date of intimating the Engineering Officials is not written which is

essential.

c. SMs are counseled about the importance of writing the time and date after

intimating the concerned Officials.

4.15

Accident Register:

a. There are no accidents recorded at this station since April 2007.

b. Divisions are not writing the accidents that have taken place in between two

block stations. For example, on 9th

June 2007 at 1232 hours there was one LC

Gate accident between PRCA – NLPD stations involving Passenger Train No.

408 (DKD-GNT) in which 2 road users were killed. SM/PRCA and Gateman

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of the LC Gate were primarily held responsible for the incident. This accident

details are supposed to be written in the Accident Register of PRCA, but the same

is not written.

c. Divisional Safety Organisation shall ensure this guideline is followed, i.e.,

making entry of accidents that have taken place in the station yard and also between

two adjacent stations.

4.16

In power rack DC 12 volts indication circuit, digital ammeter and volt meter is not working.

4.17 Cable meggering was done on 15.11.2011.

4.18

IPS:

a. IPS provided at this station was in good working condition.

b. The specific gravity, voltages are noted for IPS batteries of 300 AH of Make Exide are shown below along with their respective Nos., out of the total 55 numbers that were provided. DOI 30.03.2007 which were over due for replacement (normal life is 5 years).

(1) 1170/2.01 V, (11) 1230/2.0 V, (21) 1210/2.0 V, (31) 1210/2.0 V, (41) 1210/2.01 V, (51) 1140/2.0V, (55) 1170/2.0 V.

c. Topping up of water to be done for all the cells equal charging to be done, floats are not working. The life of this battery is over. May be replaced with new set of battery.

4.19 Joint Inspection of points & crossings register:

a. Last Joint Inspection of points and crossing inspection done on 16.4.12, noticed only one deficiency i.e., in Point No. 20B, burr to be removed but the same was not attended.

b. The Joint Inspection of track circuits was done for the 1st Quarter on 18.01.2012 and the defects noticed are ‘nil’.

c. And for 2nd Quarter on 16.04.2012. The deficiencies noted are yet to be attended.

1)13 AT ballast to be cleared 50 mm below the rails . 2) 20B burr to be removed.

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4.20

Tested crossover points 14 A & 14 B for 5mm obstruction test, Track Locking & out of correspondence. Responded correctly.

4.21

Checked track circuit no.1T & 14T voltages at Relay terminal measured as 3.5v & 3.63v respectively. (PU value 1.4v), which is in order.

5.0

Inspection of Phirangipuram station:

5.1

Sri. K. Ram Mohan, Dy.SS was on duty in uniform and in possession of valid competency

certificate.

5.2

At this station also the Commercial duties are entrusted to Dy.SS, i.e., UTS, PRS including

Tatkal booking under one window. On an average Rs. 10,000/- coaching earnings are

recorded.

5.3

Calling-„on‟ route cancellation register:

Perused the records for both directions and found that the entries and columns are proper

and the schedules of S&T Officials are also followed.

5.4

Route Cancellation Register:

The records reveal that the pro-forma is proper and the entries are correctly made.

Schedules of the S&T Officials are also properly done.

5.5

Relay Room Key Register:

a. Entries are properly made including the reasons for taking the key are correctly

written.

5.6

Axle Counter Reset Key Register:

1st loop and 2

nd loop is axle countered and the entries are perused and noticed that they are

proper.

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5.7

S&T Failure Register:

a. On 22nd

January 2012 there was block instrument failure between PPM – NDPU

stations from 0820 to 0935 hours. During this failure, two trains were dealt on

PLCT.

b. On 25th

February 2012 one point failure was registered from 0612 hours to 0651

hours.

5.8

Officers Inspection Register:

Last inspection of this station by Sr.DSO was on 19th January 2012 and by DOM/G on 28

th

February 2011.

5.9

TI‟s Inspection Register:

Last inspection by the section TI was on 18th

April 2012 and no major shortfalls are

noticed.

5.10

Essential safety equipment of the station:

Out of 4 tail lamps as per SWR, 2 are sent for repairs. SM and TI shall monitor the same

and ensure the same is received at the earliest.

5.11

Joint inspection of points and crossings register:

a. Last Joint Inspection of Points and Crossings and track circuits was done for the 4th Quarter on 24.10.2011 and the defects noticed are ‘Nil’.

b. And for 1st Quarter of 2012 on 17.01.2012. The deficiencies noted are yet to be attended. 1) Point no 13B, Opening to be attended from 108 mm to 115 mm.

5.12

IPS:

a. IPS provided at this station was in good working condition.

b. Voltages noted for IPS batteries of 200 AH of Make Microteck are shown below along with their respective Nos., out of the total 55 numbers that were provided. DOI 12.11.2009.

(2) 1210/2.01 V, (12) 1220/2.04 V, (22) 1230/2.08 V,

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(32) 1240/2.06 V, (42) 1220/2.03 V, (52) 1220/2.04V, (55) 1230/2.04 V. The values are within limits.

5.13

a. The AMC of DG sets validity is from 04.04.12 to 03.04.14, last visit by company Technician was on 29.02.2012.

b. AMC of datalogger by Efftronics company and the validity is from 04.04.2012 to 03.04.2013. Last visit by the company Technician was on 13.03.2012.

c. AMC of IPS by Amarraja company and is valid from 07.06.2011 to 06.06.2013. Last visit by the company Technician was on 16.03.2012.

d. AMC of IPS by Statcon company and the validity is from 09.11.10 to 08.11.12.

5.14

Inspection of Point No. 7B, Laid on 03/2005:

a. GFN liners are missing in leading portion& CMS crossing portion.

b. Crossing Joints are 10mm gap instead of Gapless joints.

5.15

P.No.8B at one side of SRJ rubber pad is missing which caused grooving of PSC sleeper.

5.16

P.No.8A laid on 19.1.05, CMS crossing is chipped off. Same should be replaced/recondition on top priority. Leading portion all the fish plated joints are with 3 bolts only instead of 4 Nos.

5.17

Wooden Sleepers are provided at isolated locations in PSC track at GJ No.19/20 and they are found perished.

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5.18 Sleeper spacing are widened in turn-in & turn-out locations (obstructed by buffer siding sleeper spacing). Same should be attended by giving more importance to running line accordingly adjusting in buffer siding.

5.19

Some of the fish plate Joints are provided with 3bolts only.

5.20

The bent fish plate bolts were loosened at KM 20/5-6, SRJ of P.No.7B LH weld at PPM yard and provided with one bolt only.

5.21

Passenger trains are dealt on road No.3 which is not having platform. Foot over bridge is available. Rail level platform may be provided for Rd.No.3.

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6/0

Inspection of Traffic Interlocked LC Gate No.293 at KM 20/5-6 between PRCA-PPM stations:

a. TVUs 30875, O&E is 3.4.09.

b. Road surface needs improvement (10RP rails are unloaded).

7.0

Inspection of North Cabin/GNT:

7.1

Sri.P. Rama Krishna Rao, Dy.SS was on duty from 0700 hours to 1100 hours and Sri. M.Rattaiah Dy.SS from1100 hours to 2100 hours. They were in uniform and in possession valid BCC & PCC competency certificate, but not in possession of OHE isolator competency certificate.

7.2

No Pointsman is posted to work in cabins which are against the SWR provisions. One Pointsman in each shift is necessary at cabins for the upkeep of the cabin and for assisting the Dy.SS in cases of signal / point / block / axle counter / track circuit failures. Arranging Pointsman from station in case of failures will not only result in extra detention but will not improve the upkeep of the cabins which is very much essential. SMR/GNT and Divisional Authorities shall ensure posting of one Pointsman in each cabin in each shift at GNT and NDKD stations since these two stations are only having end-cabin working.

7.3

SIGNAL FAILURE REGISTER:

Month &Year Type of Failure Total

December-2011 Signal Failure-1 01

January-2912 Signal Failure-2 & Track Failure-1 03

February-2012 Nil Nil

March-2012 Point Failure-1 01

April-2012 Nil as on date of inspection. Nil

a. From the record of failure memo book, the failure memo was not handed over to

S&T staff during the signal failure on 18.12.2011( Note: Signal failure occurred due

to wrong operation done by on duty ASM. Calling ‘on’ cancellation was applied

instead of Route Cancellation. The ASM was counseled by TI/GNT for the lapse).

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b. On 15.03.2012 during the Point Failure at 23.25hrs, three trains (T. Nos. 17255,

57619 & 12734) were dealt but no train passing documents were used. It is

required to enquire and identify how these trains were dealt.

7.4

Route Cancellation Register: The route cancellations were initiated quite number of times in the course of shunting operations.

a. Shunt Signal No.52:

January-2012: 29, February-2012: 21, March-2012: 30 & April-2012: 13 times as on date while giving placement of coaching rakes on pit line.

b. Shunt Signal No.54:

Janury-2012: 80, February-2012:71, March-2012:86, April-2012: 48 times as on date while giving placement of coaching on pit line.

Possibility of shifting the Shunt Signal Nos. 52 & 54 by two coaches length or shifting Point No.45 by 45 meters may be looked into to avoid short shunts.

7.5

Testing of emergency cross over: Register is not maintained. SMR/GNT and TI/GNT shall advise the station staff to immediately open one register and start making entries after daily testing.

7.6

T.351 (Disconnection and Reconnection Notice) Register: Following deficiencies were noticed-

a. As per SR 3.51.6 & 7.4 whenever joint works are taken up involving Engineering

Department, the S&T Officials are suppose to ensure ‘track fit’ certification remark

from Engineering Official before parting with the reconnection notice. But, the same

is not followed in the following cases.

On 18.04.2012 at 15.25hrs, disconnection was given for joint work for 60AT failure

and the Reconnection was given at 17.25hrs without ‘track fit’ certification.

On 16.04.2012 at 10.00hrs, for PQRS work at 60T & 60 AT and the reconnection at

13.15hrs without ‘track fit’ certification particulars.

On 13.02.2012 at 15.05hrs disconnection for 39B Motor Point opening adjustment

work along with Engineering Department but the ‘track fit’ particulars are not

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given while giving the reconnection.

On 04.02.2012 at 11.30hrs disconnection was give for 43B point opening adjustment work along with engineering work. ‘Track fit’ particulars were not given while giving the reconnection to Point No.43B.

b. Similarly, SMs are required to endorse a remark “no train in the block section’ on the

face of Disconnection Notice whenever the block instrument is taken over by S&T Officials for maintenance as per Para 5 of Appendix XIII of G&SR. But, this is not being followed.

7.7

Joint inspection of Points & Crossings Register: Last Joint inspection of Points and Crossings was conducted on 13.03.2012. The deficiency noticed is RH tongue rail reconditioning of Point No.38A and this deficiency is not rectified till date of safety audit inspection on 19th April 2012.

7.8

STATION WORKING RULES: a. SWR No. GNT/T.411/II 24/Vol.I was issued on 29.03.2007 and SWR is required to be

issued afresh since its validity of 5 years is completed by March 2012.

b. Chapter No.7 should be amended as per the recent guidelines given by Railway Board.

c. Chapter No.10 should be amended as per Amendment Slip No.6 given to SR 3.61 (i.e.,

fog signals) of G&SR.

d. Appendix-A: LC gate PN exchange pro-forma should be corrected as per Annexure-VII

of Appendix-II of G&SR.

e. Appendix-E: Rusty Rail Caps have not been shown under the essential safety

equipment of the station.

f. Appendix-G (precautions related to electrified section working): It is not having S.

No., date of issue, date of brought into force and it is not clubbed along with SWR..

g. Instructions as per Para 6.5 of the SWR, for ensuring complete arrival of trains is not followed for trains coming from NLPD end.

7.9

Accident siren:

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a. Siren control is kept in this cabin. b. Dy.SS working at this cabin are not aware of the procedure as to how to give

accident siren. c. Log register is not maintained. d. It is necessary to maintain this register with important details such as at what

time the accident message was received, what time the siren was hooted, what time the loco was brought onto the relief train formation, at what time the relief train was ready and at what time the relief train started its journey.

e. SMR/GNT and TI/GNT shall ensure the same is opened and maintained with immediate effect.

7.10

Hi-Mast lighting facilities should be restored in front of the north cabin to verify the vehicles that they are standing clear of points during the shunt movements since ROB is located in the yard.

7.11

Last cable meggering was done on 21.03.2011 and was due by March ending of 2012 but the same was not carried out.

7.12

Tested crossover no.43 & 44 for 5mm obstruction test, Track locking & out of correspondence. Responded correctly.

7.13

Checked Track circuit No.45T voltages at Relay terminal measured as 3.60v (PU value 1.4v), which was in order.

8.0

Inspection of South Cabin/GNT:

8.1

Smt. R. Sri Laxmi, Dy.SS was on duty in shift 1100 to 21 hours in uniform and was in possession of valid competency certificates including OHE isolator competency certificate.

8.2

SIGNAL FAILURE REGISTER: The following were culled out from the S&T failure register-

Month &Year Type of Failure Total

December-2011 LC gate Failure-1 01

January-2912 Signal Failure-1 & Point Failure-1 02

February-2012 Signal Failure-1 & Track Failure-1 02

March-2012 Track Failure-1 01

April-2012 Nil as on date of inspection. Nil

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Checked the train passing documents viz., T/A,T/B,T/C,&T/D 1425 and observed the station codes are written instead of full names of the station.

8.3

JOINT INSPECTION OF POINTS AND CROSSINGS:

a. Last Joint inspection of Points and Crossings was done by SSE (P.Way) & SSE(S)/GNT on 12.03.2012. Point No.113 opening deficiency is still to be attended.

b. Last Joint Inspection of track circuits was done for the 4th Quarter on 08.12.2011 and the defects noticed are ‘Nil’.

c. And for 1st Quarter on 12.03.2012. The deficiencies noted are yet to be attended. 1) Point no 113 ,Opening to be adjusted from 105 to 115 mm. 2) 16T, 07 CT , ballast to be cleared 50 mm below rails.

d. Drainage water is stagnating frequently in Road no 5. Apron may be provided to avoid track circuit failures.

8.4

T. 351 (Disconnection and Reconnection Notice Register): Following shortfalls were

noticed-

a. As per SR 3.51.6 & 7.4 whenever joint works are taken up involving Engineering

Department, the S&T Officials are suppose to ensure ‘track fit’ certification remark

from Engineering Official before parting with the reconnection notice. But, the same

is not followed in the following cases.

On 19.03.2012 at 15.30hrs Disconnection was given for 7AT & 1AT rail renewal

work in PQRS Siding with Engineering Department. Reconnection was given at

18.35hrs without ‘track fit’ certification.

On 17.03.2012 at 1600hrs Disconnection was given for 1AT rail replacement and

Reconnection was given at 1750hrs without ‘track fit’ certification

b. SMs are not in the habit of writing the remark ’No train in block section’ while

accepting Disconnection Notice for maintenance of block instrument as per Para 5

of Appendix XIII of G&SR.

8.5

Last cable meggering was done on 22.03.2011 and was due by the end of March 2012 but the same was not conducted.

8.6

It was observed that the shunting neck is being used for stabling of DMAT and other

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Engineering Vehicles for the last few days which is against the objective of providing shunting neck.

9.0

Inspection of ART:

9.1

S&T observations:

a. No staff are nominated exclusively from S&T Department side.

b. V. Sat and satellite phones are checked and found correct, however one Satellite phone was short.

c. Checked list of materials of ART and found correct.

d. The charging facility for Walkie-talkie sets not provided in the tool van. As per record the charging of Walkie-talkie was done on 18.02.2012, the charging periodicity to be reduced to once in a week.

e. It was complained by the BD nominated S&T staff that they are not getting the BD allowance. Divisional Authorities shall sort this problem and ensure that all the nominated staff are made entitled for BD allowance.

f. Tested the functioning of VSAT equipment and found working. The available cable length is only 25 m, indent is expected for 90 m. The tripod stand not available for fixing web camera. The night mode facility is ineffective. The video is not supporting the Audio. Necessary alterations in the software to be carried out to support the audio. It is essential that from the accident site broadcasting of the required video as well as both way communications are required.

9.2

Inspection of Mechanical Tool Van:

a. GNT ART is conventional ART, fit to run at 100 KMPH.

b. The ART/GNT containing 03 Coaches, 01 BCNAHS wagon and 02 BRNAHS wagons. Complete formation is placed in one hook.

c. The movements of ART as per log book are:

07.02.2011 for attending derailment of loco at GNT Yard.

20.06.2011 for attending derailment of loco at NLPD Yard.

20.11.2011 for attending derailment of BT(Wagons) at NLPD siding

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01.03.2012 for attending UMLC No.88 accident at Km 137/6-7

20.03.2012 for attending derailment of LE 16447 at RAL station. d. Division has not conducted mock drills in 2011. There is no movement of ART during

the period from 07.02.2011 to 20.06.2011 and from 20.11.2011 to 01.03.2012, i.e., in both the cases it is more than three months period.

e. The attendance register for BD nominated staff of C&W, Electrical, S&T and P. Way were not maintained.

f. It was observed from the record that the IOH attentions were shown in 06 Months interval instead of 09 months. IOH attention facility is not available at GNT and all the coaches of GNT based are sent to BZA for IOH repairs, but the ART coaches IOH attended was shown at GNT which is incorrect.

g. As per records, wire rope testing due on 21.4.2012, rope testing to be organized immediately.

h. There is no AMC for HRE.

i. In the equipment test register, the records of Inflatable air bag are not available.

j. It is suggested to provide index page for ART Engine Hour Log Book.

k. Operated power pack of HRE and tested the jack No.C-165T/70T under load and working satisfactorily.

l. Operated and tested the working of inflatable tower lights-04Nos and all are working.

m. Last Joint inspection of ART by Divisional Branch Officers was carried out on 13.12.2011 and next inspection is due on 13.06.2012.

n. 2 First-aid boxes are refilled on 14.04.12 and due on 14.05.12.

o. 6 Nos. of fire extinguishers are available and due for refilling on 08.08.2012.

p. Calibration of gauges carried out on 20.01.2012 and due on 20.01.2013.

q. Digital camera is available in ART with spare memory stick and is in working condition.

r. Kitchen ware, cooking gas checked and found they are in satisfactory condition.

9.3

INSPECTION OF ENGINEERING TOOL VAN OF ART/GNT:

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a. BD nominated P.Way staff display board not provided.

b. As per record, P. Way staff nominated for BD is 2 Supervisors and 16 other staff. It was complained by the staff that they are not getting the BD allowance. Divisional Authorities shall sort out this anamoly.

c. The equipment maintenance, oil consumption, ART movement and equipment repairs registers are not available.

d. ST sleepers provided in the ART were not as per laid down norms. Only 50% sleepers of the norms were available.

e. Only 5 spare disc of rail disc cutter were kept in ART. Norms specify only minimum numbers of a particular item, and it does not debar to keep more than the norms, as such 10 spare discs may be kept in ART.

f. The following P.Way materials and tools found short:

Sl.No. Description of material Prescribed Qty.

Available Qty.

Short

1 52 kg rails 82 Nos. 42 Nos. 40 Nos.

2 Gas cutting equipment 02 Nos. 01 No. 01 No.

3 Oxygen gas cylinder 06 Nos. NIL 06 Nos.

4 Acetylene gas cylinder 02 Nos. NIL 02 Nos.

5 Claw Bars 02 Nos. NIL 02 Nos.

6 Manila Rope 25 mm dia, 30 mt. long

1 bundle NIL 1 bundle

7 Augers of ¾” – 19 mm. 10 Nos. 02 Nos. 08 Nos.

8 Augers of 7/8” – 22 mm.

04 Nos. NIL 04 Nos.

9 Disks for abrasive cutre 04 Nos. NIL 04 Nos.

10 Nylon cord 20 m long 01 No. NIL 01 No.

11 Steel Scale – 10 cm 01 No. NIL 01 No.

12 Straight edge 1 m 01 No. NIL 01 No.

13 Straight edge 10 cm 01 No. NIL 01 No.

14 Wooden pieces – 25 mm square (along with nylon cord)

02 Nos. NIL 02 Nos.

15 Chair Plastic moulded 10 Nos. NIL 10 Nos.

16 Table plastic moulded 1No. NIL 1 No.

17 Tent Kabool 2 sets NIL 2 sets

The above mentioned shortages are to be recouped immediately.

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g. The Class-II rails are loaded on BFR. Rail end surfaces are Gas cut and without holes. It cannot be used during emergencies at the site of accident. The very purpose of loading and stacking such rails is defeated.

9.4

Electrical Department observations:

a. All the electrical equipments are kept in a very systematic manner in rakes, made of MS angles & sheet, in 3 tier vertical stack. The list of equipments, displayed, not only indicates the numbers (quantity) but also the location in rakes. The same system of storage may be adopted in other ARTs for electrical equipments.

b. All Electrical Equipments and tools are available, except for the following defects /

deficiencies are observed.

15 KVA DG set tested and found working satisfactory. Voltages observed between RY & YB are 399V & 375 V respectively. Same are to adjusted to 415 V.

22 Nos. of weather proof 15 Amps IC sockets of 15m long are available instead of 50. Same have to be procured as per list (pins available are not weather proof).

Only 2 Nos. of Kerosene oil 200 litres drum are available instead of 3.

One Aluminium telescopic ladder is available instead of 2.

6 Nos. of 100W gas filter lamp of bayonet type along with holder in wire cage and handle are available instead of 8. Same are to be procured as per list.

All the portable switch boards and sockets available are ordinary type. These boards and sockets are to be replaced with weather proof type.

ART 3 coaches are provided with 120 AH LMLA cells. LMLA cells may be replaced with 120AH VRLA cells.

Attendance and ART movement registers are not available.

Kerosene & diesel oil consumption registers are not available.

10.0

INSPECTION OF COACHING DEPOT:

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10.1

a. Only one conventional pit line of 24 coach capacity without catwalk available for maintenance of 09 coaching rakes (Train No.12748/47- 01rake, 17240/17201- 04rakes & 57305/57381- 04 rakes).

b. Pit line is not having the pit lighting & side lighting for under gear examination, though the coaching rakes are examined between 18.00 hrs to 06.00 hrs.

c. The following vacancies exist in Coaching Depot:

Sl.No. Categories Sanction Actual Vacancies

1 JE/C&W 08 03 05

2 Tech. Gr. I 51 36 05

3 Tech. Gr. II 19 13 06

4 Tech. Gr. III 19 18 01

5 Kh. Helper 67 29 38

The above vacancies may be filled up on priority.

d. The following safety items were found with minimum stock:

Sl. No.

Description of items AAC Stock on hand

1 Key for brake block 36 10

2 Brake beam hanger ICF 36 11

3 Air hose coupling for BP 240 09

4 Cut off angle cock 120 14

e. Following works are in progress:

1. Construction of additional pitline as per CAMTECH standards. 2. Construction of IOH shed. 3. Provision of micro-processor based Passenger Information LED Boards (82

Nos.). 4. Provision of HP Jet Cleaning System on platform 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 on turn-key

basis. 5. Provision of covered shed at IOH area. 6. GPS based station arrival boards in AC chair cars. 7. Construction of overhead water tank of 1 lakh litre capacity. 8. Provision of LED based under gear inspection lights for PF lines. 9. Provision of approach road from LC No.2 to IOH shed.

The above works should be expedited.

f. Checked the coaching rake of Train No. 57305 / 57381 which was under

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maintenance on pitline. The brake power and functioning of ACP were checked and found working properly in all the 14 coaches.

g. The BPC format used is old. New format containing the columns for writing coach numbers of complete rake should be procured and used.

h. Non-contact thermometers – out of 4 Nos., one is not working, same to be got repaired immediately.

i. Platform TXR office - the emergency usage spares like intermediate piece – 2 Nos. available without MU washers, pressure gauges with broken glass etc. items are dumped in one old box, same to be kept in good condition.

11.0

Inspection of Crew Lobby/GNT:

11.1

a. CMS is implemented at this crew lobby.

b. Gyana Kasouti, a self learning software is provided inside the counseling room.

c. Crew of GNT, BZA, RU, BTTR, GTL, DHNE & SC Depot sign ‘on’ / ‘off’ at this crew lobby.

d. The Loco crew is Signing ‘ON’ and Signing ‘OFF’ through CMS but the Guards of GNT Depot are doing manually even though the Guards Representative in the form of one TNC was available in all the shifts. The signing ‘ON’ and signing ‘OFF’ of Guards to be done through CMS with immediate effect.

e. The crew booking activity for the Loco crew was outsourced under supervision of shift Crew Controller and for the Guards one TNC available.

f. Breathalyzer is available with printing facility along with one spare and both are functioning.

g. Out of two KIOSK systems (CMS) is not functioning.

h. It was noticed from the Track defects and Signal defects Register that time of signing ‘off’ is not there, but it is suggested that the CC shall insist all the crew to write the time of sign ‘off’ which is necessary to know how much time is taken to repeat the remark to the Controller by the CC.

i. CMS/GNT is not connected with crew lobby of NLPD.

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j. The acknowledgement of safety literature by GNT depot found satisfactory, however in

Fly Leaf No. 2/2012 pasted in the register on 06.03.2012, 5 LPs, 2 Shunters,

2 ALPs and 4 Guards have not acknowledged.

Fly Leaf No. 3/2012 pasted in the register on 26.03.2012, 4 LPs, 2 Shunters,

2 ALPs and One Guard have not acknowledged.

The CC of the lobby shall ensure 100% acknowledgement of all the literature circulated from time to time from Headquarters and within the Division.

k. There are 10 Sr. ALPs who have been promoted as LPs recently and posted to NDL Depot. The Chief Crew Controller was unable to produce the working particulars through CMS generated reports (Day-wise sign ‘ON’ and sign ’OFF” details). He was able to show only manuscript details. There is every need to keep this record updated in order to know whether they have completed the stipulated 1500 KMs are Co-Pilots and 1000 KMs under the nominated LI before taking up independent charge as Goods LP.

l. The Unusual Occurrence Register is maintained separately and the record from 01.03.2012 to 19.04.02012 was perused and noticed that 13 incidents written by Loco Pilots are repeated to the PCOR by the Crew Booking in-charge without PNs and there is no feedback system is being followed. However, one serious lapse was noticed on 27th March 2012, LP of 17230 HYB-KCVL (Sabari express) Sri. Balan.P/LP/GNT who passed a remark stating that “ he applied emergency brake on noticing Banner Flag at LC Gate No. 13/E non-interlocked whose normal position is ‘closed to road traffic’ was in ‘open’ condition between BDPL – SRPM stations due to which he lost 6 minutes. Divisional Authorities shall immediately order an enquiry and take up the staff responsible under D&AR duly advising CSO/O/SC. Division shall treat all such incidences as warning signals and tighten the system.

m. There are 12 Goods LPs who have been screened and found ‘fit’ to work on passenger carrying trains is available with the lobby in-charge but without signatures of officers who screened them. Also the CCC was unable to produce the signed copy.

n. The 10-hour rule percentage of GNT depot found to be satisfactory.

o. The PDD particulars from February to April till 19.04.2012 as follows,

Month 1-2 hrs > 2hrs

Feb-2012 185 72

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March-2012 225 52

April-202 (up to 19.04.2012) 170 34

p. The vacancy position of GNT Crew Lobby is as follows:

Category Sanction Actual vacancy

LP/MAIL 16 11 05

LP/PASS 41 25 16

LP/SHTG 19 09 10

TOTAL 76 45 31

q. The gradation particulars of Loco Pilots/Shunting LPs,

Category ‘A’ Grade ‘B’ Grade ‘C’ Grade TOTAL

LP/MAIL 03 08 -- 11

LP/PASS 15 10 -- 25

LP/GOOS 17 26 13 56

LP/SHTG -- 09 09

TOTAL 35 53 13 101

r. Sri. R.B. Naik / LP / Mail is in the list of prone-alcoholic on 03.10.2011 issued SF-V

and utilized in the working of BT trains.

s. The personnel equipment position of GNT Depot LP/ALP not available with CCC/GNT.

t. There are total 11 Guards (GNT- 05, NDL- 03, GTL- 02 and BZA - 01) were tested positive, 9 cases during sign ’ON’ and 2 during sign ’OFF’. Sri.D.M.M.Rao/Goods Guard/GNT and G.David/Goods Guard/GNT were tested twice during sign ’ON’, but action taken report details (DAR) against the employees are neither available with Crew booking In-charge nor with Guards Booking In-charge / GNT. DOM/G/GNT shall submit a detailed report containing what action taken against the employee (all the 11 Guards including the staff of GTL & BZA Divisions).

12.0

Inspection of Running Room /GNT:

12.1

a. This Running Room has 19 rooms accommodating 39 beds. The peak occupation is 32

and the entire maintenance is outsourced.

b. Various facilities are provided such as two beds per room, individual table, chair,

reading lamp, fan to every occupant, each room provided with cloth rod, coat hanger,

mirror, clock, bed and door mats, laminated poster, night lamp, window and door

curtain and calling bell.

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c. This Running Room is bestowed with ISO 9001 – 2008 certification

d. The ADRM Standing Committee inspected the Running Room on 05.01.2012 and the

copy of the inspection report was available. However, no major shortfalls / irregularities were noticed by them (report copy enclosed).

e. This Running Room was outsourced upto 22.3.2012, further the contract has been terminated since the contractor discontinued. Presently, the overall maintenance including food is maintained Departmentally with hiring contract labour on daily wage basis. Fresh contract should be fixed quickly.

f. The cooking is prepared as per the crew requirement and no subsidized meal available at present.

g. Medical examination of the staff was checked and found none is due.

h. The basic amenities, hygiene, ventilation and lighting is satisfactory.

i. Drinking water supplied through package drinking facility. RO plant/Aqua Guard not available.

j. Adequate toilet facilities are available and they are hygienically maintained with flush type fittings with proper drainage and septic tank.

k. Washing machine and electric iron are provided for the occupants.

l. Overall the staff is satisfied with present cooking facilities since there are no complaints from 22.03.2012 to 19.4.2012. However, prior to 22.3.2012 there were some complaints on quality and quantity. In regard to other facilities there are no complaints.

m. Separate kitchen for Vegetarian & Non-vegetarian is not provided.

n. There is no individual DG set for Running Room. However, it is understood there is a linkage between Station Generator.

o. Maintenance of linen: There is no proper record maintenance of linen. Minimum inventory level to be specified so that adequate numbers are available for use at any time. Minimum 3 days stock say (no. of beds x 3) bed sheets should always be available and in case the stock goes below the specified level, immediate steps to be taken to recoup. The in-charge has replied that all the extra stock was sent for washing.

p. Further it was observed that no proper maintenance of record for washing of woolen blankets and linen is kept, hence it is not known whether blankets are being

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washed periodically as per laid down schedule.

q. It is suggested that the Care taker should take a round of all the rooms, bath rooms,

kitchen, etc., to see whether there is any deficiency in maintenance and cleaning, and if there is any deficiency the same to be reported to concerned staff for quick rectification. This system will ensure immediate identification of deficiency if any, and its quick rectification.

r. In Room No. 15, Air Cooler Knobs are deficient.

s. Reading room may be provided with air cooler.

12.2

Running Room both at Guntur & Nallapadu are well maintained. Window type air coolers are provided centralized air cooling system may be planned for both the Running Rooms. In GNT/RR air coolers are fixed properly in windows, whereas at NLPD/RR they are kept inside the room. It reduces the effectiveness and increases the humidity in the rooms. These coolers should also be fixed properly in the windows making proper space for them.

13.0

Checked the SOD for PF No1/GNT at KM 0/1A:

Coping to Centre of track (mm)

Coping wall to Centre of track (mm)

Height of the PF from RL (mm)

1800 against 1670-1680

1980 against 1675-1905 780 against 760-840

14.0

Checked SOD on GNT yard and found following: Platform extension work has been done at GNT station. However the infringements (as per SOD) has not been removed from these extended portions, such as mast No. 1109 & 0/9B on PF-2-3, corners of RMS office on PF-4, portal leg No. 0/56M on PF 4-5, 0/4B & 0/8E (AT mast) on PF-6 etc.

S.No Location Distance in Metres

1 Rd-VII to South cabin building 3.29 against 3.81 – 5.33

2 Rd-VI to OHE post No. 0/8E 2.50 (within limits)

3 Rd-IV to South cabin building 4.30 (within limits)

4 Rd-VI to OHE post No. 0/4B 2.80 (within limits)

5 Rd-VI to old generator room 3.80 against 3.81 – 5.33

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15.0

Inspection of Reddipalem Cabin:

a. On duty staff: Sri Azad: ASM and Sri Krupanandam, P.Man were on duty.

b. As per yard layout, one shunting neck of 686 m should be available at this cabin. This has not been provided. The reason for not providing this is not known. By not

providing this shunting neck, presently shunting is being performed using main line. In view of safety, Division has to take necessary steps for providing this shunting neck.

16.0

Inspection of Manipuram Cabin:

a. Sri P.Ramamohana Reddy, Dy.SS is on duty.

b. Pointsman is not posted to work at this Cabin. Divisional Authorities shall ensure posting of a Pointsman in each shift for the upkeep of the cabin, for exchanging ‘all-right’ signals from ‘off’ side, for assisting the Dy.SS during block / point / track circuit / axle counter / signal failures.

c. SWR: Issued on 12.11.2008 and three Amendment Slips are issued so far.

d. It is observed that close to track on both sides, two advertisement masts are available. It is very unsafe to have such a high structure near the track. Engineering Branch may review the conditions there and take up with Municipal Authorities for removing these Masts.

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ON THE BI-MONTHLY INTERNAL SAFETY AUDIT

INSPECTION OF GUNTUR – PHIRANGIPURAM SECTION OF GUNTUR DIVISION

ON 19.4.2012

S.

No.

Para Subject / Topic Action for

rectification

1 1.1 Two Motor Trolley drivers Sri.Ramakrishna & G.Madhubabu were not having competency certificate. Competency certificate to be renewed after giving proper Refresher /Counselling / training.

Sr. DEN/Co-

ord

2 1.3 Guard rails are not provided for ROB No.497Aat KM 0/12B.

Sr. DEN/Co-

ord

3 1.6 Engineering Interlocked LC Gate No.312 Special class at KM 3/9-11: Essential equipments - 3 Nos. of LED based HS lamps were not in working condition. K. Oil lit lamps are only used against the policy instructions. Whistle is deficient.GWI in vernacular language is not available. Road surface to be attended.

LBs are operated isolatedly by the Gateman for opening & closing. Two switches are provided which should be operated simultaneously by the Gateman. But, it is appropriate to remove two switches and covert that into one switch operation so that both lifting barriers are closed / opened at a time.

This LC Gate is provided with Thahira make EOLB. It should be replaced with RDSO approved EOLB with positive boom locking.

The Electrical wire connection in Gate lodge is improper.

Sr. DEN/Co-

ord

Sr.DSTE

Sr.DSTE

Sr.DEE/M

4 2.5.2 Sign ‘on’ / ‘off’ activity under Dy.SS/NLPD Control: Crew of GNT Depot of GNT Division sign „on‟ at GNT station

and take charge of the train at NLPD station; similarly they

work the train upto NLPD but sign „off‟ at GNT station. This

procedure is improper. Divisional Authorities shall put an end

to this unreliable practice with immediate effect and issue

orders to the crew of GNT Depot to sign „on‟ / „off‟ at NLPD

only since the activity is already exist under the control of

Dy.SS/NLPD.

DRM

Sr.DME

5 2.5.6 Dy.SS/NLPD Office: Two BA equipments of TAYALTECK make were available out of which display of one unit very dim and readings are not visible,

Sr.DOM

6 2.5.7 From the Track Defects Register, it was noticed that on DRM

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03.4.2012 LP Sri. M. Murtuza while working coupled light

engines between KCD – GKM stations, has noticed that the LC

Gate No. 253/E non-interlocked, normally „closed to road

traffic‟ was in „open‟ condition. The LP has stopped his engines

and in the mean time the Gateman closed the LC Gate and

allowed the engines. LP has informed the same to SM/GKM.

The message was available in the Control Book/GKM. This was

also written in the sign „off‟ location, i.e., NLPD and the remark

passed by Dy.SS/NLPD was „action taken‟ without any

signature, date and time. Division shall order for a fact finding

enquiry and find out whether it was a lapse on the part of

SM/KCD under whose control this LC Gate works or whether

it is a failure on the part of Gateman of LC Gate No. 253 who

has failed to ensure closure of LC Gate before assuring

SM/KCD by giving PN. Necessary D&AR action against the

erring employees need to be taken up by the Division and

submit a report to CSO/O/SC.

Sr.DSO

Sr. DEN/Co-

ord

Sr.DOM

7 2.7.4 It is suggested that BPAC works need to be speeded up especially

in the background of more Goods trains running without Guards

which terminate at this station. Goods trains without Guards are

received at this station from both NDL and MRGA directions. It is

also suggested that the Division shall propose and get sanctions

for provision of BPACs between NLPD – PRCA and NLPD –

BDPL stations to eliminate any chance of unsafe situation that

may crop up due to the human failure in not ensuring complete

arrival by sending Pointsman and noting down the details of

LV in the „train arrival intact register‟.

DRM

Sr.DOM

Sr.DSTE

8 2.10.2 NLPD: It is noticed that SMs are exchanging PNs not only for

imposing but also for cancellation of caution order messages. This

shows that Operating staff are not following the amendments

issued to G&SR. There is no need to exchange of PNs for

cancellation of caution order messages as per Para 11 of

Appendix I to G&SR.

Sr.DOM

9 2.11 SWR (No. NLPD/SWR/GNT/02):

c. The SWR was brought into force from 21st October 2008.

Though amendment slips to SWR are issued, no index of

the same is maintained. Index is essential to know how

many amendment slips are issued, date of amendment,

which Para is amended, which page is replaced, etc.,

COM/SC has advised Divisions vide letter No. T.

387/Insp./Optg./Rules/Vol.III dated 30thJanuary 2012 to

ensure the same.

Sr.DOM

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d. Duties of SMs working as Panel Operator and another Dy.SS as outdoor have not been mentioned clearly in the SWR, especially duties of the two SMs during the failure of points and signals.

Sr.DOM

10 2.15 Relay Room/NLPD:

d. There are 3 Relay Rooms with separate keys. However,

Para 4 of SWR says „E‟ type lock with RKT provision with

push button and veeder counter exist. But, physically this

facility does not exist. It is appropriate to provide separate

EKT box for each Relay Room key with veeder counter.

Divisional Operating Branch shall insist the S&T Branch

for provision of separate RKT box for each Relay Room

Key with veeder counters in the interest of safety instead of

amending the SWR to suit the present physical condition.

DRM

Sr.DOM

Sr.DSTE

11 2.17 Route Cancellation Register/NLPD:

d. NDKD direction route cancellations are very high; In February out of 29 route cancellations, 26 times are due to change in the planning of train and shunt movements; in March 2012 out of 19 route cancellations, 17 times are due to change in the planning; and in the month of April till 19th, out of 9 route cancellations, 6 are due to change in planning.

e. The SMs need to be counselled that resorting for putting back reception and departure signals which are taken ‘off’ for a train will lead to some unusual. Hence, they shall be encouraged to follow SR 3.36 which stipulate various restrictions; and the Section Controllers need to be educated first on this subject and shall be counselled not to pressurize the SMs.

Sr.DOM

12 2.18 Mini IPS panel monitor towards GNT/South side not working since 16.03.12 and the very purpose of providing this monitor is defeated when it is not functioning. Divisional Authorities shall take appropriate steps to rectify such failures.

Sr.DSTE

13 2.27.1 Inspection of points at NLPD:

Point No. 47A: Following irregularities were noticed:

d. Gauge; at 450mm ahead ATS & at ATS is +10mm, at station No.7 & 8 is +20mm in lead portion and in crossing portion at ‘1M ahead of ANC’ turn out side Gauge is +12mm, ‘150mmbehind ANC’ Gauge is -10mm

DRM

Sr. DEN/Co-

ord

Sr.DSTE

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e. Squaring of sleepers in lead portion (Sl.No.50) f. Rubber pads, GFN liners are missing at CMS crossing

portion

14 2.27.3 P.No.47B (at KM 5/8 Laid on 2007) CMS crossing portion Rubber pads, GFN liners are missing, crossing gaps are widened, closure pieces are available in leading portion, Rails are corroded, Fish plate bolts are missing and available bolts are non standard.

Sr. DEN/Co-

ord

15 2.27.4 P.No.40B at KM 5/5-7, switch portion Rails & Leading stretcher bars with connecting rods are also corroded.

Sr. DEN/Co-

ord

16 2.27.5 P.No.41A, 2nd stretcher bar is bent, CMS crossing Nose badly chipped off 8-10mm.

Sr. DEN/Co-

ord

17 2.27.6 P.No.48B, crossing Joints 1.0M fishplates were having 4 No.of bolts only out of 6 bolts. After crossing LH rail side fish plated joint provided closure pieces with 2bolts+1 clamp.

Sr. DEN/Co-

ord

18 2.27.7 P.No.49B (at KM 6/0 Laid on 2007) CMS crossing portion Rubber pads, GFN liners are missing, closure pieces are available in leading portion provided with 3 bolts, Stretcher bars are corroded, 5 No.of ERCs are broken within short length at leading portion caused slack Gauge.

Sr. DEN/Co-

ord

19 2.28 In first loop line/NLPD at KM 5/33A SEJ laid on 8/2011; SEJ/LWR particular board not provided, Reference pillars are tallying with mean position, different Gaps are available LH 50mm & RH 8mm available. Out of 6 No, of sleepers centre sleepers 2 Nos. only provided.

Sr. DEN/Co-

ord

20 2.29.1(f) Running Room / NLPD: Enquired for the stock of linen and it was told that total stock of 1:5 ratio was available. But on hand, hardly 10 spare bed sheets were available. Some minimum inventory level to be specified so that adequate numbers are available for use at any time. Minimum 3 days stock say (no. of beds x 3) bed sheets should always be available and in case the stock goes below the specified level, immediate steps to be taken to recoup.

Sr.DME

21 2.30 Staff safety gradation of Operating Staff / NLPD : As per the recent Railway Board guidelines, Operating staff gradation need to have been done again in February 2012. The important feature is that staff shall not be graded ‘A’ unless he score 30 out of 50 in the first two fields, i.e., knowledge of rules and observation of rules. Fresh gradation is not done.

Sr.DOM

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22 2.31 It was observed that EC socket testing was outsourced in GNT-NDL section. EC sockets were tested in GNT – PRCA section and found the quality of voice was poor. EC socket testing in GNT-PGDP section is done departmentally. Due to paucity of staff and to improve the quality of performance of the EC circuit, EC socket testing may be outsourced in this section also.

DRM

Sr.DSTE

23 2.35 Electronic Interlocking was commissioned on 21.10.2008 and the warranty of the equipment has expired on 20.10.2011. No AMC was available.

DRM

Sr.DSTE

24 4.2 Station Pericherla:

Commercial duties in the form of UTS, PRS including Tatkal

booking are entrusted with the Dy.SS apart from Operating

duties. Understood that average daily Coaching earnings are

Rs. 25,000/-. On an average 500 – 600 UTS tickets are issued

per day and 25 PRS tickets. The interesting feature here to be

considered is the Tatkal aspirants who queue up from morning

0530 hours onwards. The queue is common for PRS and UTS.

At the stroke of 0800 hours, there is one passenger carrying

train scheduled to stop at this station and at the same time the

Tatkal booking passengers also want the PRS ticket causing

problems for the Dy.SS.

The priority duty of passing Goods and Coaching trains safely

is overtaken by Commercial duties. This has to be properly

planned by the staff apart from taking proper care in dealing

Commercial duties. They are also supposed to convince the

public tactfully and avoid public complaints.

Hence, it is suggested that Divisional Authorities shall consider

the possibility of exempting Commercial duties for the day shift

from SMs duly posting Commercial Clerks.

DRM

Sr.DOM

Sr.DCM

25 4.5 Signal Failure Register / Pericherla:

There was one Gate telephone failure of LC Gate No. 30/T on 18th

March 2012 at 1719 hours. Train No. 57502 was dispatched on

PLCT and the reason for issue of PLCT is due to the non-

availability of Pointsman. Efforts shall be made to avoid issuing

PLCT by sending the Pointsman to the Gate and asking the

Gateman to close the LC Gate. Hence, the Division shall ensure

the availability of Pointsman at stations at all times.

.

Sr.DOM

Sr.DSTE

26 4.15 Accident Register / Pericherla:

Divisions are not writing the accidents that have taken place in

between two block stations. For example, on 9th

June 2007 at

1232 hours there was one LC Gate accident between PRCA –

Sr.DOM

Sr.DSO

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NLPD stations involving Passenger Train No. 408 (DKD-GNT)

in which 2 road users were killed. SM/PRCA and Gateman of

the LC Gate were primarily held responsible for the incident.

This accident details are supposed to be written in the Accident

Register of PRCA, but the same is not written. Divisional Safety

Organisation shall ensure this guideline is followed, i.e., making

entry of accidents that have taken place in the station yard and also

between two adjacent stations.

27 5.16 Phirangipuram Station: P.No.8A laid on 19.1.05, CMS crossing is chipped off. Same should be replaced/recondition on top priority. Leading portion all the fish plated joints are with 3 bolts only instead of 4 Nos.

Sr. DEN/Co-

ord

28 5.17

PPM Station: Wooden Sleepers are provided at isolated locations in PSC track at GJ No.19/20 and they are found perished.

Sr. DEN/Co-

ord

29 5.19 PPM Station: Some of the fish plate Joints are provided with 3bolts only.

Sr. DEN/Co-

ord

30 7.2 North Cabin / GNT:

No Pointsman is posted to work in cabins which are against the SWR provisions. One Pointsman in each shift is necessary at cabins for the upkeep of the cabin and for assisting the Dy.SS in cases of signal / point / block / axle counter / track circuit failures. Arranging Pointsman from station in case of failures will not only result in extra detention but will not improve the upkeep of the cabins which is very much essential. SMR/GNT and Divisional Authorities shall ensure posting of one Pointsman in each cabin in each shift at GNT and NDKD stations since these two stations are only having end-cabin working.

Sr.DOM

31 7.5 Testing of emergency cross over, North Cabin/GNT: Register is not maintained.

Sr.DOM

32 7.9 Accident siren/North Cabin/GNT: f. Siren control is kept in this cabin. g. Dy.SS working at this cabin are not aware of the procedure

as to how to give accident siren. h. Log register is not maintained. i. It is necessary to maintain this register with important

details such as at what time the accident message was received, what time the siren was hooted, what time the loco was brought onto the relief train formation, at what time the relief train was ready and at what time the relief

DRM

Sr.DOM

Sr.DSO

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train started its journey.

33 7.10 GNT Yard: Hi-Mast lighting facilities should be restored in front of the north cabin to verify the vehicles that they are standing clear of points during the shunt movements since ROB is located in the yard.

Sr.DEE/M

34 7.11 &

8.5

GNT North Cabin & south Cabin : Last cable meggering was done on 21.03.2011 and 22.3.2012 respectively and they are due in March 2012 but the same was not conducted.

DRM

Sr.DSTE

Sr.DOM

35 9.1 ART/GNT (S&T Observations):

Charging facility for walkie-talkie not provided.

It was complained by the BD nominated S&T staff that they are not getting the BD allowance. Divisional Authorities shall sort this problem and ensure that all the nominated staff are made entitled for BD allowance.

Tested the functioning of VSAT equipment and found working. The available cable length is only 25 m, indent is expected for 90 m. The tripod stand not available for fixing web camera. The night mode facility is ineffective. The video is not supporting the Audio. Necessary alterations in the software to be carried out to support the audio. It is essential that from the accident site broadcasting of the required video as well as both way communications are required.

DRM

Sr.DSTE

Sr.DPO

36 9.2 ART/GNT ( Mechanical Observations:

Division has not conducted mock drills in 2011.

The attendance register for BD nominated staff of C&W, Electrical, S&T and P. Way were not maintained.

As per records, wire rope testing due on 21.4.2012, rope testing to be organized immediately.

No AMC for HRE.

It is suggested to provide index page for ART Engine Hour Log Book.

DRM

Sr.DME

37 9.3 ARTY/GNT (Engineering Department):

BD nominated P.Way staff display board not provided.

The equipment maintenance, oil consumption, ART movement and equipment repairs registers are not available.

DRM

Sr. DEN/Co-

ord

38 9.4 ARTY/GNT (Electrical Department):

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22 Nos. of weather proof 15 Amps IC sockets of 15m long are available instead of 50. Same have to be procured as per list (pins available are not weather proof).

One Aluminium telescopic ladder is available instead of 2.

39 10.1 Coaching Depot / GNT:

j. Only one conventional pit line of 24 coach capacity without catwalk available for maintenance of 09 coaching rakes (Train No.12748/47- 01rake, 17240/17201- 04rakes & 57305/57381- 04 rakes).

k. Pit line is not having the pit lighting & side lighting for under gear examination, though the coaching rakes are examined between 18.00 hrs to 06.00 hrs.

DRM

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40 11.1 Crew Lobby / GNT:

It was noticed from the Track defects and Signal defects Register that time of signing ‘off’ is not there, but it is suggested that the CC shall insist all the crew to write the time of sign ‘off’ which is necessary to know how much time is taken to repeat the remark to the Controller by the CC.

There are 10 Sr. ALPs who have been promoted as LPs recently and posted to NDL Depot. The Chief Crew Controller was unable to produce the working particulars through CMS generated reports (Day-wise sign ‘ON’ and sign ’OFF” details). He was able to show only manuscript details. There is every need to keep this record updated in order to know whether they have completed the stipulated 1500 KMs are Co-Pilots and 1000 KMs under the nominated LI before taking up independent charge as Goods LP.

The Unusual Occurrence Register is maintained separately and the record from 01.03.2012 to 19.04.02012 was perused and noticed that 13 incidents written by Loco Pilots are repeated to the PCOR by the Crew Booking in-charge without PNs and there is no feedback system is being followed. However, one serious lapse was noticed on 27th March 2012, LP of 17230 HYB-KCVL (Sabari express) Sri. Balan.P/LP/GNT who passed a remark stating that “ he applied emergency brake on noticing Banner Flag at LC Gate No. 13/E non-interlocked whose normal position is ‘closed to road traffic’ was in ‘open’ condition between BDPL – SRPM stations due to which he lost 6

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minutes. Divisional Authorities shall immediately order an enquiry and take up the staff responsible under D&AR duly advising CSO/O/SC. Division shall treat all such incidences as warning signals and tighten the system.

Sri. R.B. Naik / LP / Mail is in the list of prone-alcoholic on 03.10.2011 issued SF-V and utilized in the working of BT trains.

There are total 11 Guards (GNT- 05, NDL- 03, GTL- 02 and BZA - 01) were tested positive, 9 cases during sign ’ON’ and 2 during sign ’OFF’. Sri.D.M.M.Rao/Goods Guard/GNT and G.David/Goods Guard/GNT were tested twice during sign ’ON’, but action taken report details (DAR) against the employees are neither available with Crew booking In-charge nor with Guards Booking In-charge / GNT. DOM/G/GNT shall submit a detailed report containing what action taken against the employee (all the 11 Guards including the staff of GTL & BZA Divisions).

41 12.1 Running Room / GNT:

This Running Room was outsourced upto 22.3.2012, further the contract has been terminated since the contractor discontinued. Presently, the overall maintenance including food is maintained Departmentally with hiring contract labour on daily wage basis. Fresh contract should be fixed quickly.

The cooking is prepared as per the crew requirement and no subsidized meal available at present.

Drinking water supplied through package drinking facility. RO plant/Aqua Guard not available.

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