CHAPTER XI THE WORKING OF TROLLIES

CHAPTER XI

THE WORKING OF TROLLIES,

MOTOR TROLLIES AND LORRIES

1101. General instructions - The Rules for working trollies, motor trollies and lorries are contained in Paras 15(18) to 15(27) of chapter XV-B of General Rules (1976), supplemented by the subsidiary rules issued by individual railways. The instructions contained in this chapter are in amplification of these rules and will not supersede the general and subsidiary rules of Railways.

1102. Distinction between Trolly, Motor Trolly and Lorry -

(i) A vehicle which can be lifted bodily off the line by four men shall be deemed to be a trolly. Any similar but heavier vehicle (which includes Dip Lorry) shall be deemed to be a lorry.

(ii) Any trolly which is self-propelled, by means of a motor, is a motor trolly.

(iii) A trolly shall not, except in cases of emergency, be used for the carriage of permanent way or other heavy material, and when a trolly is so loaded, it shall be deemed, to be a lorry.

1103. Certificate of Competency -

(i) No trolly, motor trolly or lorry shall be placed on the line except by a qualified person appointed in this behalf by special instructions.

(ii) Such qualified person shall accompany the trolly, motor trolly or lorry and shall be responsible for its proper protection and for its being used in accordance with special instructions.

(iii) The qualified person shall hold a certificate of competency which shall be issued according to prescribed instructions.

(iv) Staff in whose favour a certificate is issued should be literate, having knowledge of Hindi or other local languages, should have passed the prescribed Medical test and should be conversant with the rules for working of trollies, motor trollies and lorries, as the case may be. The certificate of competency will be issued for a specified period by an officer authorised to do so and renewed periodically.

1104. Officials Permitted to use Trollies, Motor Trollies and Lorries - Subject to their being certified competent, the following officials of the Engineering Department are permitted to use trollies/ lorries :

(i) Trollies/Lorries-

(a) All officers and inspectors of Engineering Department.

(b) Permanent way Mistries and Section Mates, Head Trollymen as may be authorised.

(ii) Motor Trollies - All officers of Engineering Department - motor trolly Drivers and such Inspectors as may be authorised.

1105. Responsibility for safe working -

(1) The official-in-charge of trolly/ motor trolly/ lorry is responsible at all times for its safe working. When more than one person holding competency certificate travels in a trolly, the official working the trolly is responsible for its safe working.

(2) It shall be clearly understood by officers and staff that they are to take every possible precaution and protection against accidents. When entering a tunnel or cutting or proceeding over a long bridge or curve, the official-in-charge will make sure that no train is likely to be met. While approaching a level crossing the official-in-charge, should look out for road traffic and ensure safe passage of his vehicle over the level crossing.

1106. Efficient Brakes - No lorry, trolly or motor trolly shall be placed on the line unless, it is fitted with efficient brakes. The brakes should be tested before the commencement of each journey. It is desirable that trollies and lorries working on ghat section are fitted with screw down brakes in addition to ordinary hand/foot brakes. It will be the responsibility of the official-in-charge to ensure the adequacy of braking.

1107. Attachment to Trains Prohibited - No trolly / motor trolly/ lorry shall be attached to a train.

1108. Working on Track Circuited Sections and Sections Provided with Treadles - Each Railway shall issue subsidiary rules for the working of trollies/ motor trollies/ lorries in sections where treadles or track circuits form part of the Block instruments or where automatic signalling has been provided.

1109. Numbering of Trollies/ Motor Trollies/ Lorries - Each trolly/ motor trolly and lorry shall be marked with its number, code initials of the department, the designation and headquarters of the official-in-charge.

1110. Conveyance of Trollies/ Motor Trollies/ Lorries by Trains -

(1) No trolly, motor trolly/ lorry should be loaded in a train without the consent of the Guard in-charge of the train, who will direct where it is to be placed.

(2) In the case of an accident/emergency, trollies/ motor trollies may be carried by Mail /Express trains on which there are restrictions normally for loading of trolly/ motor trolly.

(3) When loading a motor trolly with petrol in the tank, the following rule extracted from Para 1106 of the I.R.C.A. Coaching Tariff No. 21, Part I /1972 as applicable to carriages, motor-cars, boats etc., should be adhered to -

" ................................................ a quantity of petrol not exceeding 9.00 liters may be left in the tank provided that,

(a) The flow of petrol in the carburetor has been cut off;

(b) Any pressure has been released from the tanks;

(c) The tank is in sound condition and closed by a well fitting cap;

(d) The engine has been run by the official-in-charge until the carburetors has become exhausted and the engine stops automatically."

1111 .Trollies, Motor Trollies and Lorries not in use -

(1) A trolly, motor trolly or lorry, when not in use shall be placed clear of the line, and wheels thereof secured with a chain and padlock.

(2) When a trolly / motor trolly is placed on a platform to be loaded into a train, it should be under the charge of a trollyman and placed where it will not be in the way of passengers or working staff.

(3) Whenever possible, motor trollies, should be placed in a shed, the key of which, shall be in the possession of the official-in-charge.

1112. Conveyance of Non-Railway officials-Trollies shall not be used for the conveyance of persons other than railway officials. In special cases, Magistrates, Police, Civil, Telegraph, Military, Medical and Forest Department Personnel or a person requiring medical aid, may be conveyed by trolly by order of the competent authority (The Assistant Engineer or above), after a bond on form in Annexure 11/1 is signed indemnifying the Railways against all liabilities and risks.

Contractors and their Agents may be conveyed on trolly in connection with works, provided they have executed a general indemnity bond similar to Form Annexure 11/1.

1113. Trolly-Permits for Private Sidings - A non-railway official is permitted to use a trolly on private sidings when he is in possession of a permit signed by the competent authority. Such permits are granted for use of the trolly on sidings where there is no passenger traffic. The party shall execute a bond on Form Annexure 11/2 indemnifying the Railways against all liabilities and risks. The issue of trolly permits will be subject to such rules as may be prescribed. In such cases, the Head trollyman shall hold a certificate of competency issued by the authorised Railway Official.

1114. Military officers using trollies in Ordnance Depots - The Military authorities are aware that the Railway Board are not prepared to accept any liability whatsoever for damage or compensation arising out of accidents caused in the working of trollies used by Military Officers on duty in Ordnance Factories in respect of claims of Officers themselves or third persons.

1115. Trolly Refuges and Observation Posts-

(1) Trolly Refuges - Trolly refuges over long Bridges should be provided at such intervals, as prescribed in the Schedule of Dimensions. In cuttings and high banks trolly refuges should be provided at suitable intervals.

(2) Observation Posts - Where, owing to curves in cuttings or other causes view of the line is restricted, "observation posts" should be established at such sites as command the best view in both directions for the use of Flagmen, thus enabling hand signals being conveyed to the trolly on line.

1116. Equipment for Trolly/ Motor Trolly / Lorry - Each trolly/ motor trolly/ lorry shall have the following equipment:

(a) Two hand signal lamps;

(b) Two red and two green hand signal flags;

(c) Detonators 12 nos;

(d) A chain and a padlock;

(e) A copy of the Working Time Table and all correction slips and appendices, if any, in force on that section of the railway over which the trolly, lorry or motor trolly is to run;

(f) A motor horn and a search light (for motor trolly only);

(g) Two banner flags and additional detonators (for lorry only); and

(h) Such other articles as may be prescribed by the Railway Administration in this behalf.

Note - The official-in-charge of the trolly/ motor trolly / lorry shall also be in possession of a watch in addition to the prescribed equipment.

1117. Signals for Trolly/ Motor Trolly / Lorry-

(1) Day Signal - Every trolly, Motor trolly or Lorry when on the line shall show a red flag by day, fixed to a staff which will be placed on a socket and conspicuously visible in both directions.

(2) Night Signal - On a double line the night signal shall be red light in the direction from which trains are expected and white in the other direction and on a single line, red in both directions. Where on double line, single line working is introduced, the night signal should be as per a single line. When working within the station limits, the light displayed at night shall be red in both directions.

(3) Signals within long tunnels - On sections where there are long and dark tunnels, the night signals prescribed must be displayed during the day in addition to the red flag, in the case of Trollies, Motor trollies and Lorries. In the case of thick foggy or tempestuous weather impairing visibility, light signals must be displayed in addition to the red flag.

(4) Removal of Trolly/ Motor trolly/ Lorry - As soon as a Trolly/ Motor trolly/ Lorry is removed from the track and placed clear of it, the red flag or light signal shall be removed, but care should be taken to see that this signal is not taken off before the lines have been cleared of all the obstructions.

1118. Working Of Trollies -

(1) Manning of trollies - Trollies in all cases shall be manned by four men.

(2) Mode of working of trolly - Trollies in all cases should be pushed and not pulled.

(3) Working under Block protection -

(a) Trolly may be worked under Block protection wherever it is possible to do so without interference to train service.

(b) Trollies should be worked under Block protection in the night.

(c ) During day time in foggy weather and during dust storm, when the visibility is poor, a Trolly should be worked under Block protection.

(d) Sections with restricted visibility due to curves, cuttings or due to other local conditions specified by Railway Administration, wherever practicable, should be traversed under Block protection.

(e) When working under Block protection Trollies will be worked in the same manner as trains.

(4) Working without Block protection -

(a) During day time in sections with normal visibility the official-in-charge shall before leaving a station/ Block post, ascertain the whereabouts of the trains likely to be met and set off on trolly.

(b) In sections with restricted visibility [specified sections, Ref-Para 1118(3) (d) ] when the official-in-charge, is not able to block the section and work under Block protection, he will follow the following procedure :

(i) The Station Master/Signalman will on receipt of advice from official-in-charge (in triplicate on Form Annexure 11/3 ) giving his trolly programme ascertain and fill in particulars of trains running on the section, retain one copy and return the other two to the official-in-charge of the trolly.

(ii) As a reminder that the block section is occupied by the trolly and caution orders must be issued, a small placard with words " Trolly on line", will be hung in front of the block instrument, until advice of the removal of the trolly is received.

(iii) If telegraph and telephone communications are interrupted and the Station Master/Signalman is unable to communicate with the station at the other end of the block section, the official-in-charge of the trolly will be advised of this fact and form Annexure 11/3 endorsed accordingly. When communication between the two stations is restored, the messages referred to above will be exchanged, if the trolly has not cleared the section or removal report has not been received.

(iv) From the time of exchange of the messages, until intimation has been received that the trolly has cleared the block section, the Station Master/ Signalman at both ends of the block section shall issue caution orders to Drivers of all trains entering the block section. On the double line, caution order should be issued for both up and down trains.

(v) The issue of caution orders in no way relieves the official-in-charge of the duty of complying strictly with the rules for protecting the trolly.

(vi) On arrival of the trolly at the other end of the block section, the person-in-charge of the trolly shall fill in the removal report and send it to the Station Master/Signalman who will return the third copy signed. The Station Master/Signalman will then advise the Station Master/Signal man at the other end of the block section of the trolly having cleared the section.

(vii) If the trolly is removed from the track at the station not provided with telegraph or telephone instruments or in the block section and if it is not intended to place it on the track again, the official-in-charge of the trolly shall fill in the removal report and send it to the Station Master / Signalman at the nearest block station. In the former case, the Station Master will send written advice by the first train in either direction to the next block station. The Station Master / Signalman at the latter station should then advise the Station Master / Signalman at the other end of the removal of the trolly.

(viii) Station Masters/Signalmen at the both ends, of the block section will enter remarks in the train registers pertaining to the block section concerned showing the times at which the trolly entered and cleared the block section and the number of the trolly.

(5) Protection In Block Section -

(a) When a trolly is worked other than under the rules for working of trains i.e., without block protection and when a clear view is not obtainable for an adequate distance of 1200 M. on Broad Gauge and 800 M. on Metre Gauge / Narrow Gauge, the following precautions should be taken (Annexure 11/4):-

(i) On a double line, he must depute a Flagman with detonators to precede or follow the trolly, and to exhibit a hand danger signal at a distance of not less than 1200 M. on Broad Gauge, and 800 M. on Metre Gauge / Narrow Gauge in the direction from which trains may approach.

(ii) On single line, depute a Flagman with detonators to precede and another to follow the trolly and to exhibit hand danger signals at a distance of not less than 1200 M. on Broad Gauge and 800 M. on Metre Gauge and Narrow Gauge.

(iii) Where necessary, intermediate Flagman should be posted to relay signals.

(b) The distance at which the signals are to be exhibited may be suitably increased in the case of Metre Gauge High speed routes where the speeds are more than 75 km. p.h., under special instructions by the Railway Administration.

(c) The flagman should only be withdrawn when a clear view of at least 1200 M. on Broad Gauge and 800 M. on Metre Gauge and Narrow Gauge can be obtained in the direction from which trains may approach.

(d) When a train is sighted, the Flagman should wave the red flag vigorously to warn the official-in-charge of the trolly of the approach of the train, and at the same time place three detonators 10 M. apart on the line to protect the trolly. The detonators should be removed only on receipts of hand signals from the official-in-charge by waving of a green flag to withdraw the danger signal indicating that the trolly has been removed.

When conditions are such that the Flagman can not be seen by the official-in-charge of trolly, the latter must arrange before entering the section to take with him sufficient men with hand signals who will be placed in suitable positions between the trolly and the Flagman so that the signals from the Flagman can be repeated to the person-in-charge of the trolly and vice versa.

(e) On sighting an approaching train or the Flagman's signal, the trolly must be removed clear of the line and kept in such a manner that it can not roll towards the line.

(6) Trollies travelling together- When two or more trollies are running together in the same direction in the same line, care should be taken to ensure that they are kept at least 100 M. apart to safeguard the trolly in rear from colliding with the front one, in case the front trolly has to be stopped suddenly for any reason.

1119. Working of Motor trollies - (1) A motor trolly shall only be run in accordance with special instructions .

(2) A motor trolly may be worked under block protection or without block protection, as may be prescribed by the Railway Administration.

(3) Working under block protection - (a) A motor trolly should be run only under block protection (i) during night; (ii) during day time, when the visibility is poor due to fog or dust storm.

(b) Sections of restricted visibility should invariably be traversed under block protection. A list of "sections of restricted visibility" may be specified for the guidance of all concerned, either in the subsidiary rules or in the working time table.

(c ) When a motor trolly that is worked under block protection breaks down in the block section, the official-in-charge should remove it clear of the line and send a written advice to the nearest Station Master/ Block Hut -in-charge returning the line clear ticket or token or in the case of a motor trolly when the token has been clamped for a preceding train the key of the padlock. He should not replace the motor trolly on the line without the written permission of either Station Master / Block Hut-in-charge at the end of the block section concerned. On arrival at the other end, the official-in-charge will deliver the authority to the Station Master after the trolly has arrived complete.

(4) Following a Train/Motor trolly- Motor trolly may follow a fully vacuum brake train or another motor trolly in the same block section during day light hours and in clear weather under special instructions issued by the Railway Administration.

(5) Working without block protection - (a) When a motor trolly is worked without block protection, it should be manned by at least four men.

(b) In case a motor trolly is worked without block protection, the procedure outlined in Para 1118(4)(b) for trollies shall be followed for working of the motor trollies.

(c ) When a motor trolly is worked without block protection, as per special instructions, the procedure outlined in Para 1118 (5) should be followed for the protection of trolly in block section.

1120. Working of Lorries - (1) Mode of working of lorry - Lorries in all cases should be pushed and never pulled. Riding of persons on the same is prohibited.

(2) Manning of Lorries - When running under block, a lorry must be accompanied on foot by not less than four men in addition to the number of men required for expeditiously loading and unloading materials being conveyed on the lorry.

When running without block protection a lorry should be accompanied on foot by an adequate number of men required to remove the lorry and its contents readily off the line in addition to Flagman for its protection. The Duties of Flagman should invariably be entrusted to trained men experienced in the working of lorries and who have passed the vision test.

(3) Working under block protection - (a) Whenever it is possible to block the line without interference to trains, the lorry shall be worked under block protection, after blocking the line.

(b) A lorry shall be worked only under block protection when -

(i) It is necessary during an emergency to run it at night.

(ii) The visibility is restricted due to sharp curves/cuttings etc., as on certain specified sections.

(iii) It is loaded with rails, girders or specially heavy materials which will cause delay in unloading.

(c) Actual working of lorry-(i) Before obtaining line clear, the official-in-charge of a lorry should advise the Station Master / Block Hut-in-charge, whether it is his intention to return to that station, to run to the other end of block section, or to remove the lorry in mid-section.

(ii) The official-in-charge, after getting the authority to proceed in the form of line clear ticket / token, double line certificate or shunting key, as the case may be, should work his lorry.

(iii) He should, after completion of his work, hand over the authority to proceed to the concerned Station Master / Block Hut-in-charge and remove his lorry.

(iv) In case the lorry is off loaded in the mid section, the authority to proceed should be returned by a special messenger to the nearest station after ensuring that the lorry is kept clear off the line.

(v) On the double line the official-in-charge should run the lorry on the proper road. The lorry should be taken along the line in the direction in which the trains will run; except when returning to the original starting station/Block Hut.

(4) Working without Block protection - (a) A lorry shall ordinarily be run only by day and when the weather is sufficiently clear for a signal to be distinctly seen from an adequate distance, which shall never be less than 1200 metres on Broad Gauge and 800 metres on Metre Gauge and Narrow Gauge. Distance may be specified by administration in Metre Gauge high speed routes where the maximum speed is more than 75 km. p.h. In such cases the lorry can be worked without block protection when it is not possible to block the line without interference to train service.

(b) Procedure for working - (i) When a lorry is to enter a block section without line clear, Form Annexure 11/3 should be prepared by the official-in-charge in triplicate and necessary particulars filled in by the Station Master / Signalman who will retain one copy and return the other two to the official-in-charge.

(ii) Until the "lorry removed from section" signal has been despatched and received, both Station Masters / Signalman shall issue caution orders to the Drivers of all trains entering the section on which the lorry is working. All trains booked to run through and extra, special and other out of schedule trains should be stopped at the station in order that this advice may be given.

(iii) Lorries should be removed clear of the main line or if within station limits, of the line on which a train is to run, at least 15 minutes before the train is due.

(iv) On completion of work, the lorry removal report in Form Annexure 11/3 should be completed and handed over to the Station Master / Signalman concerned and his acknowledgement obtained.

(c) Protection of lorry in Block Section -When the line has not been blocked and a lorry whether loaded or empty is placed on the line without block protection the lorry shall be protected as detailed in sub-Para below (Annexure 11/5) -

(i) On double line, by one or two men as required at a distance of 600 metres on the Broad Gauge and 400 metres on the Metre Gauge and the Narrow Gauge, carrying a Banner Flag across the track and another man plainly showing a stop hand signal at a distance of not less than 1200 metres on the Broad Gauge and 800 metres on the Metre Gauge and the Narrow Gauge from the lorry in the direction from which trains may approach, or

(ii) On single line, by one or two men as required, following and preceding the lorry at a distance of 600 metres on the Broad Gauge and 400 metres on the Metre Gauge and Narrow Gauge carrying a banner flag across the track and another man plainly showing stop hand signal at a distance of not less than 1200 metres on Broad Gauge and 800 metres on Metre Gauge and Narrow Gauge from the lorry on either side.

(iii) Each man so following or preceding the lorry at a distance of 1200 metres on Broad Gauge and 800 metres on Metre Gauge and Narrow Gauge shall be provided with detonators and place three on the line 10 metres apart, immediately the lorry comes to a stand for the purpose of either loading or unloading and continue to display the Stop hand signal.

(iv) The man or men carrying the banner flag shall immediately fix the banner flag across the track immediately the lorry comes to a halt or a train is seen approaching, and continue to display the Stop hand signal.

(v) In all cases, where the Flagman in advance or in rear can not be kept in view from the lorry, additional intermediate signalman as required should be posted to relay the signals.

(vi) The Stop Signals and detonators shall not be removed until the Flagman, receives the orders to withdraw them from the official-in-charge of lorry.

Note : In M.G. section High speed routes where the maximum speed is more than 75 km. p.h. the distances should be specified by the administration.

(5) (a) Working in Station limits - When a lorry is required to work within Station limits, the permission of the Station Master shall be obtained in writing before working the lorry and the lorry should be worked as per the approved special instructions.

(b) Protection in Station limits - When a lorry works in a station yard the Flagman must exhibit danger signals at such a distance on both sides as will ensure safety. When the lorry is required to remain stationary for more than 15 minutes, it must be protected by banner flags placed at an adequate distance supplemented by three detonators on both sides.

(c) When a lorry has to work on a section with a steep down gradient (gradients steeper than 1/ 100), the same should not only be controlled by hand brakes, but by a rope tied in the rear and held in tension by men following a lorry.

1121. Working of Cycle Trollies and Moped Trollies:- (1) Cycle Trollies -Cycle trollies are those trollies which are propelled, by pedalling instead of pushing. It may be pushed when necessary but not pulled. A cycle trolly shall be manned by at least four men, including the persons pedalling or driving. They may be worked as per rules pertaining to a "Trolly" (Para 1118).

(2) Moped Trollies - These are light motor trollies, which can be lifted off the track normally by three men. They should be manned by at least three men including the Driver. These may be worked as per the rules pertaining to a Trolly, for which the Railway Administration may issue special instructions, as necessary.

1122. Rail Dolleys

(1) Rail dolley is a device with two or more wheels which in balanced condition can be moved manually on one rail of track and can carry one rail/ sleeper in suspended condition. When necessary, the suspended material can be dropped and rail dolley cleared off the track.

(2) Manning of Rail Dolley

Every rail dolley shall be manned by not less than two able bodied persons. The person-in-charge for the working of rail dolleys shall be a railway servant not lower in rank than a keyman. The official in-charge should have passed in medical category A-3 and must hold a valid certificate of competency for working rail dolleys. Certificate of competency shall be issued by a PWI of the section who must satisfy himself that the person to whom competency certificate is being issued is fully aware of the rules for the working of rail dolleys and is also well acquainted with the concerned section.

(3) Working of Rail Dolleys

(i) The railway servant in-charge of rail dolleys must inspect the section in advance particularly in reference to heaping of ballast, girder bridges and any other special features which make it difficult to drop the material and remove the rail dolley in the event of an approaching train. He shall get the ballast heaps cleared and work the dolley (s) only when the visibility is clear for at least 1200 metre on Broad gauge and 800 metre on MG/NG and the rails/ sleepers can be dropped off safely without affecting the safety of trains and workers both.

(ii) Rail dolley shall not be worked on sections having gradients steeper than 1 in 200.

(iii) Not more than 6 rail dolleys should be worked in a group in any one block section.

(iv) Normally, not longer than 3 rail welded panels should be carried by rail dolleys. The rail dolleys must not be worked after sunset and before sunrise and in bad weather when the visibility is poor. Rail dolleys should not be worked in deep cuttings, steep grades, sharp curves and heavily built up areas where the visibility is not clear for 1200 metres on BG and 800 metre on MG/NG. In such locations, the rail dolleys should be worked under block protection.

(v) In case, a rail dolley is to carry rails longer than 3 rail panel or it is required to move over x overs in yard crossing more than one line in deep cuttings and curves then it should work under block protection.

(4) Working of Rail Dolleys

(i) No traffic block or caution order is normally necessary for working of rail dolleys except as indicated in Para 3(iv) and (v) above.

(ii) Every rail dolley/group of rail dolley when on line shall exhibit a red flag.

(iii) The rail dolley shall be protected by a flagman at a distance of 1200 metre on Broad Gauge and 800 metre on MG/NG from the rail dolley, on a double line in the direction from which trains may approach, and by two flagmen one on either direction on single line. The flagmen shall also carry three detonators for use in any emergency.

(iv) Where necessary intermediate Flagman should be posted to relay signals.

(v) When a train is sighted, the Flagman should wave the red flag vigorously to warn the official-incharge of the dolley of the train and at the same time place three detonators 10M apart on the line to protect the rail dolley (s). The detonators should be removed only on receipt of hand signals from the official-in-charge by waving of a green signal to withdraw the danger signals from indicating that rail dolleys have been removed.

(vi) The official-in-charge of the rail dolley shall keep a look out for approaching trains and will get the rail dolley (s) and materials cleared off the track as soon as an approaching train is sighted.

(vii) While approaching level crossings, the official in-charge shall look out for road vehicles and ensure safe passage of rail dolleys.

(viii) The official in-charge shall be fully responsible for the safe working of rail dolleys.

ANNEXURE-11/1 PARA 1112

Indemnity Bond in Connection with the Permission Granted to Travel on a Railway

.........................Trolly/Motor Trolly

In consideration of my being granted permission to travel between................................................................and

................................................on .................................. ........Railway ...........................Trolly/Motor Trolly I

..........................................................hereby undertake and agree that the Railway shall be free from all responsibility
or liability for any delay or detention or for any injury or loss to me or to any property of whatsoever kind accompanying me occasioned during the journey for which the permission is granted or whilst I am or the said property is within Railway limits.

I further undertake that I shall not interfere with or obstruct.....................on his duties and shall obey all reasonable directions he shall give me to be subject to the bye-laws and other general regulations of the Railway.

I further undertake to indemnify and keep indemnified and save harmless the Railway Administration for and against any loss or damage done to the property of the Railway through any act or omission on my part or on the part of my agent or servants while so travelling on the Trolly/Motor Trolly.

Dated .................................                                                                                            Name .....................

Witness -                                                                                                 Designation ......................................

1........................................................................................................................ Address .................... ...........................................................................................................................................................            2. ........................................................................................................................................................ ............................................................................................................................................................

(To be executed on stamp paper)

ANNEXURE-11/2 PARA 1113

THIS INDENTURE made the..............................................................day of...............................................between
....................................................................of the one part and the President of India as owner of and administering
the .........................................................................Railway (hereinafter called "the Administration") of the other part
WHEREAS by an Agreement dated the ..................................................day of.........................................and made
between the Administration of the one part and the said................................................of the other part, the President
of India agreed to allow the said..........................................................................................................................
to use and work a private trolly on the railway line of the said.........................................................................Railway between..................................................................................and whereas prior to the execution of the agreement the said...................................................................................agreed to execute these presented.

NOW THIS INDENTURE WITNESSETH AS follows :

The said...................................................................................................shall henceforth at all times perform and
observe the stipulations, provisions and conditions on his part to be performed and observed and contained in the aforesaid agreement.

The said........................................................................................shall observe and perform the bye-laws, rules and regulations of the..............................................................................Railways for the time-being in force.

The said.........................................................................................................shall not in any way interfere with or
hamper the working of the...........................................................................................Railway.

The said..................................................................................................................shall from time-to-time and at
all times hereafter indemnify and keep indemnified the Administration from and against all actions, claims, demands, costs, losses, damages and expenses including claims by 3rd parties Workmen's Compensation and Employees' liability which may be brought against or made upon the Administration or which the Administration may, pay, incur, sustain or be put to by reason of any loss of life or injury or damage to any person or property caused by or arising out of or from the user and for working of a private trolly by the said................................................................on the said railway line and the user of permanent way in pursuance of the said agreement.

IN WITNESS where of the said.......................................................................................................................has
hereunto set his hand and seal the .......................................................................................................... day and
...........................................................................year first herein/above written.

Signed, Sealed and Delivered by

the said.........................................

In the presence of :

ANNEXURE-11/3 PARA 1118 (4)/1120 (4)

Trolly/Motor Trolly/Lorry Notice
(Working without line clear)

Notice No............................................... Station .........................................
Dated.........................................

To

The Station Master/Signalman.....................................................................................Station.
Trolly/MotorTrolly/lorry No.............................................................................................is required to work between
........................................................................... and .................................................................. It will leave
.......................................................................................station at.................................hours Kilometre................................................................at......................................................hours        this day for
....................................................................Station.
Kilometre.........................................................
                                                                                                                                           ......................
                                                                                                                                         Official - in - charge

To

The Official-in-charge
Daily and extra trains due to arrive at or pass this station upto.......................................................hours have actually
done so except.

No..........................................................minutes late                                                                .......................................................                                                                                                         ......................................................
The following extra trains, special trains and light engines will enter...................................................section as shown. ......................................................                                                                             ......................................................

I have exchanged advice with..........................................................................station/block post and shall issue caution orders to all Drivers until I receive advice of removal of the trolly/motor trolly/lorry.
                                                                                                                               ......................................
                                                                                                                                   Station Master/Signalman

Removal Report

Reference trolly/motor trolly/lorry Notice No......................................................dated.............................................
trolly/motor trolly/lorry No......................................................................................arrived at...............................
.......................................................................................................................at..................................hours.

was removed from the track at kilometre.

Removal report received at.................................................................hours.

Station Master/Signalman.................................................................Station.

Official-in-charge.

ANNEXURE-11/4 PARA 1118 (5)

PROTECTION OF TROLLY ON LINE

Note:

1. In metre gauge sections, where sanctioned speed is more than 75 km. p. h., the distance of protection will be increased as specified by the administration.

2. In case of double line, the flag-man is to be deputed either to follow or to precede the trolly, as the case may be.

PROTECTION OF TROLLY ON LINE

ANNEXURE-11/5 PARA 1120 (4) (C)

Note :

1. In metre gauge sections where maximum speed is more than 75 km. p. h. the distance of protection will be increased as specified by the administration

2. In double line protection is to be done in direction of Approaching train

3. Detonators should be placed on the line when the lorry comes to a stop.

PROTECTION OF LORRY ON LINE