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Letter No.

Date

Subject

2010

2000/Safety(A&R)19/39 Pt.

27.12.2010

Policy on Interlocking of level crossing gates and Comprehensive guidelines on provision of Safety Devices at Level Crossing Gates.

     

98/Safety(A&R)/19/16

14.12.2010

Train Operation during Fog – Precautions – Clarification (VTO).

2009/Safety(A&R)/19/24

06.12.2010

Publication of Gazette Notification amending Indian Railways (Open Lines) General Rules – 1976 Amendment/Deletion/Addition/ Substitution to General Rules 3.07 (Description of Distant Signals and their Indications), 9.02 (Duties of Loco pilot and Guard when an Automatic stop signal on double line is to be passed at ‘on’), 9.07 (Duties of Loco Pilot and Guard when an Automatic stop signal on single line is to be passed at ‘on’).

2000/Safety(A&R)/19/39 Pt.

03.12.2010

Equipments to be maintained at Traffic LC gates.

2005/Safety(A&R)/6/4

02.12.2010

Finalization of enquiries where the responsibility is fixed on staff of Foreign Railway.

2009/Safety & Signal/26/2

26.11.2010

Generation of exception report regarding reversal of points.

2010/Safety(A&R)/19/24

24.11.2010

Communication by Guards after traversing permanent Speed restriction.

2000/Safety(A&R)/19/39

22.11.2010

Working Instructions for manned Level Crossing Gates.

2010/Safety(A&R)/19/19

19.11.2010

Provision of Approach Locking Arrangement at Interlocked Level Crossing Gates in Block Section.

2004/Safety(A&R)/19/16

16.11.2010

Review of Station working Rules.

2010/Safety(A&R)/14/2

16.11.2010

Minutes of Chief Operations managers; Conference on Safety held on 26th October, 2010

98/Safety(A&R)/19/16

04.11.2010

Train Operation during Fog – Precautions.

98/Safety(A&R)/19/16

04.11.2010

Train Operation during Fog – Precautions.

2010/Safety(A&R)/19/10

19.10.2010

Simultaneous reception and dispatch facilities – Withholding of permission by CRS/Western Circle as prescribed under GR 3.40.

2000/Safety(A&R)/19/39Pt.

19.10.2010

Manning of Unmanned Level Crossing Gate within station limits.

2010/Safety(A&R)/19/20

18.10.2010

Rules for Working of Trains in Modified Automatic Block Singalling – Corrigendum thereto.

2010/Safety(A&R)/19/8

01.10.2010

Modification to engine whistle code while approaching and passing through a level crossing – SR to GR 4.50.

2010/Safety(A&R)/3/19

01.10.2010

Ordering of limited no. of ARTs/ARMEs/Cranes as per actual requirement to tackle train accidents.

2010/Safety(A&R)/19/10

01.10.2010

Provision for isolation at stations.

2010/Safety(A&RA)/26/12 (Trg.IRTS)

29.09.2010

Modification in Training of IRTS Probationers.

2009/Safety(A&R)/19/17

29.09.2010

Draft Accident Manual of Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of Indian Limited (DFCCIL) – sharing of resources of ART/ARME/Cranes of IR with DFCCIL during train accidents, etc.

2010/Safety(A&R)/3/19

29.09.2010

Mobility at accident sites – Congestion from ARTs/ARMES/Cranes.

2010/Safety(A&R)/3/19

29.09.2010

Mobility at accident sites – Congestion from ARTs/ARMES/Cranes.

     

2010/Safety(A&R)/3/15

28.09.2010

Restoration of Traffic after Track/OHE Fit subsequent to Train Accident – Provisions in Accident Manual

2000/Safety(A&R)/19/20

28.09.2010

Definition and Re-classification of Accidents on Indian Railways – Amendment thereto.

2010/Safety(A&R)/1/12

28.09.2010

Dashing of Train No. 8478 Up Utkal Express with a truck at manned LC gate between Malatipatpur (MLT) and Puri (PUI) stations of Khurda Road Division on 13.05.2010.

     

2010/Safety(A&R)/19/20

27.09.2010

Rules for Working of Trains in Modified Automatic Block Singnalling-Corrigendum thereto.

     

2009/Safety(A&R)/3/2

24.09.2010

Communication at Level Crossing Gates.

2000/Safety(A&R)/19/39/Pt.

24.09.2010

Working Instructions for Manned level Crossing Gates.

     

2010/Safety(A&R)/19/20

20.09.2010

Rules for Working of Trains in Modified Automatic Block Singnalling.

     

2010/Safety(A&R)/3/9

16.09.2010

Vulnerability of Level Crossings – Sanctioning of Road under Bridges (Normal/Limited Height Subways)

     

2010/Safety(A&R)/3/19

08.09.2010

Delay in ordering and departure of ARTs/ARMEs/Cranes after train accidents.

     

2010/Safety(A&R)3/9

26.08.2010

Sanction of normal/Limited Height Subways.

98/Safety(A&R)19/16

25.08.2010

Train Operation during Fog – Precautions.

2009/Safety(A&R)/19/29

24.08.2010

Exclusive frequency for use of walkie-talkie/VHF sets by the ASMS and Drivers/Guards etc.

98/Safety(A&R)/19/16

23.08.2010

Train Operation during Fog – Precautions.

2010/Safety(A&R)/26/11

19.08.2010

Status of working of Anti Collision Device (ACD) on Konkan Railway.

2010/Safety(A&R)/3/16

18.08.2010

Train Accidents on Account of Failure of Railway Staff.

2010/Safety(A&R)/19/18

18.08.2010

Power to Zonal Railways to amend Unified Subsidiary Rules/Subsidiary Rules.

1998/Safety(A&R)/19/16/Loose

17.08.2010

Fog Vision Instrumentation project under TMRS.

2000/Safety(A&R)/19/20

16.08.2010

Definition and Reclassification of Accidents on Indian Railways Amendment thereto.

2010/Safety(A&R)/2/3

16.08.2010

Update position of punishment awarded in accidents Occurred during 2007-08&2008-09.

2009/Safety(A&R)/26/1

13.08.2010

Provision of GPS based fog safe devices on Electric Locos/EMUs/MEMUs.

2010/Safety(A&R)/26/1

12.08.2010

Use of FOGSAFE device during foggy weather.

2009/Safety(A&R)/26/4

11.08.2010

Blanking of Signals – Back up Power Supply.

2010/Safety(A&R)/3/15

09.08.2010

Delay in Restoration of Traffic after Track/OHE fit subsequent to Train Accident.

98/Safety(A&R)/19/16

04.08.2010

Suspension of Intermediate Block Signal during Foggy weather.

2003/Safety(DM)/6/3

02.08.2010

Coordination with NDRF Battalions.

2009/Safety & Signal/26/2

30.07.2010

Data loggers for Signalling – Timely extraction of report.

2005/Safety(A&R)/3/15

27.07.2010

Report of Accident Inquiry – Request under RTI Act- 2005

2003/Safety(DM)/6/3

27.07.2010

Mock Drills on Disaster Management.

2003/Safety(A&R)/1/12

22.07.2010

Statutory Investigation and Inquiries into Railway Accidents.

2010/Safety(A&R)/19/16 Pt

19.07.2010

Provision of Double Distant Signal to enhance Safety in Train Operations during foggy weather.

2003/Safety(A&R)/1/12

19.07.2010

Statutory Investigation and Inquiries into Railway Accidents.

2010/ Safety(A&R)/19/13

16.07.2010

Crossing of Trains at stations provided with one platform line.

95/ Safety-I/23/7

12.07.2010

Working of Twin Single Line.

98/Safety(A&R)/3/3

21.06.2010

Reporting of Train Accidents and unusual occurrence.

2010/Safety(A&R)/19/7

21.06.2010

BPAC Failures Analysis, Failures on movement of RDSO, TRC.

2010/Safety(A&R)/19/10

01.06.2010

Simultaneous reception and dispatch facilities – Approved Special Instructions prescribed  under GR 3.40.

2010/Safety(A&R)/19/10

01.06.2010

Simultaneous reception and dispatch facilities – withholding of permission by CRS/Western Circle as required under GR 3.40.

2000/Safety(A&R)/19/39 Pt

01.06.2010

Manning of unmanned level crossing gates within station limits.

95/Safety-1/23/7

26.05.2010

Working of Twin Single Line.

2000/Safety(A&R)/19/39 Pt-I

19.05.2010

Change of Normal Position of Manned Non-interlocked (Engineering & Traffic) Gates from ‘Closed to road traffic’ to ‘Open to road traffic.

2000/Safety(A&R)/19/39 Pt-I

18.05.2010

Working Instructions for Manned Non-Interlocked Level Crossing Gates Normally Closed to Road Traffic.

98/Safety(A&R)/19/16

18.05.2010

Train operation during Fog-Dislocation in train operations and review of Safety instruction.

2008/Safety(A&R)/19/5

14.05.2010

Shunting during Reception of Trains – under GR 5.16.

2008/Safety (A&R)/19/5

14.05.2010

Shunting during Reception of Trains – under GR 5.16.

2010/Safety(A&R)/19/8

14.05.2010

Modification to engine whistle code while approaching and passing through a level crossing – SR to GR 4.50

2010/Safety(A&R)/19/7

13.05.2010

BPAC failures on account of movement of RDSO’s Track Recording Car.

     

2010/Safety(A&R)/3/7

12.05.2010

Elimination of Unmanned Level Crossing Gates.

2010/Safety(A&R) /3/7

12.05.2010

1. Unmanned Level Crossing on New Lines    and Gauge Conversion Works.

2. Constructions of RUBs under MPLADS fund.

2009/  Safety&Signal/26/2/  Part file

07.05.2010

Provisions of Auto TOL feature in Block release circuit to reduce Block failures in SGE Block Instrument.

2008/Safety(A&R)/19/12

05.05.2010

Development of “Level Crossing Gate Control Equipment using wire/wireless data communication” – Result of Field Trials.

2009/Safety(A&R)/19/29

22.04.2010

Use of Walkie-Talkie Sets.

2009/Safety(A&R)/19/29

10.03.2010

Rear-end collision of 2964 Dn Mewar Express between Mathura Jn. and Vrindavan Road Station with 2779 Dn Goa  Express on 21.10.2009 on Mathura-Pulwal Section of Agra Division of  North Central Railway.

2009/Safety(A&R)/19/29

02.03.2010

Exclusive Frequency for use of Walkie-Talkie/VHF sets by the ASMs and Drivers/Guard etc.

2009/ Safety&Signal/26/2

19.02.2010

Provision of TOLR relay in Block Release Circuit to reduce Block Failures.

2009/Safety(A&R)/19/11

17.02.2010

Rear-end collision between 2556 Gorakhdham Express and 2418 Prayagraj Express between Bhaupur and Panki station on Tundla-Kanpur section of Allahabad Division of North Central Railway on 02.01.2010.

2009/Safety(A&R)/26/4

17.02.2010

Conflicting signals or bobbing of signals.

2000/Safety(A&R)/19/39

17.02.2010

Manned Traffic Level Crossing Gates (Interlocked) – Failure of Gate Barrier (Boom).

2009/Safety(A&R)/26/4

11.02.2010

Conflicting signals or bobbing of signals.

2009/Safety(A&R)/19/30

10.02.2010

Maintenance of Signalling Gear in Mid-Sections.

     

98/Safety(A&R)/19/16

02.02.2010

Train operation during Fog in Automatic Signalling Sections.

2001/Safety(A&R)/19/2

28.01.2010

Replacement of fuse signal with LED based flashing hand signal lamps.

98/Safety(A&R)/19/16

21.01.2010

Precautions for the Safety of Passengers in Rear SLR during fog.

2009/ Safety&Signal/26/2

21.01.2010

Testing of Wiring Diagrams and Interlocking circuits.

2009/ Safety&Signal/26/2

20.01.2010

Installation of Block Proving by Axle Counter – Policy.

98/Safety(A&R)/19/16

20.01.2010

Provision of Double Distant Signal to enhance safety in Train operation.

98/Safety(A&R)/19/16

19.01.2010

Train operation during Fog.

98/Safety(A&R)/19/16

18.01.2010

Train operation during Fog.

2009/Safety(A&R)/19/30

18.01.2010

Disconnection for attending failure at relay huts in Automatic Signalling Territory.

98/Safety(A&R)/19/16

16.01.2010

Precautions for the Safety of Passengers in Rear SLR during fog.

98/Safety(A&R)/19/16

14.01.2010

Train operation during Fog in Automatic Signalling Sections.

2000/Safety(A&R)/19/30

13.01.2010

Disconnection for attending failure at relay huts in Automatic Signalling Territory.

2000/Safety(A&R)/19/39 Pt

07.01.2010

Exchange of Private Number between SM and gateman of interlocked level crossing gate in block section.

2009/ Safety&Signal/26/2

05.01.2010

BPAC Failures.

98/Safety(A&R)/19/16

04.01.2010

Train operation during Fog.

2009/ Safety&Signal/26/2

04.01.2010

BPAC Failures.

98/Safety(A&R)/19/16

02.01.2010

Train operation during Fog.

2009

2000/Safety(A&R)/19/39/ Pt.

15.12.09

Review of working instructions for Manned Level Crossing Gates.

99/Safety(A&R)/6/1

15.12.09

Imposing penalty of removal from service or compulsory  retirement for ESMs/ASMs

2001/Safety(A&R)/19/2

14.12.09

Amendment to GR 3.66, 3.67, 3.78 & 4.16.

2009/Safety(A&R)/19/29

08.12.09

Use of Walkie-Talkie Sets.

98/Safety(A&R)/19/16

07.12.09

Precautions for train operation during fog.

2008/Safety(A&R)/19/13/ Pt. I

01.01.09

Normal Aspect of Level Crossing Gates and Manning of Unmanned Level Crossing etc.

2009/Safety(A&R)/26/3

26.11.09

Improved visibility of color light signals during fog.

2000/Safety/Signal/26/2

10.11.09

(i) Track Circuiting on “E” routes. 

(ii) Poor progress of Track Circuiting.

2009/Safety/Signal/26/2

05.11.09

Installation of Block Proving by Axle Counter – Policy.

2009/Safety(A&R)/19/21

28.10.09

Provision for means of isolation in sidings on gradients.

2000/Safety(A&R)/19/20

15.10.09

Reporting of potentially Hazardous Occurrences to Railway Board

2007/Safety(A&R)/3/2

14.10.09

“Blanking off” of Signals – Backup Power Supply.    Signal aspect back to original status after “Blanking off”.

2009/Safety(A&R)/19/20

08.10.09

Shunting facility – operational flexibility.

99/Safety(A&R)/6/1

06.10.09

Awarding minimum penalty for the staff held responsible in accident cases – review thereof.

2000/Safety(A&R)/19/39Pt

01.10.09

Working Instructions for manned Level Crossing gates non-interlocked, provided with Telephone with normal position open to road traffic.

2007/Safety(A&R)/3/2

25.09.09

(1)Blanking off” of Signals – Backup Power Supply. (2)Signal aspect back to original status after “Blanking off”.

2009/Safety(A&R)1/25

10.09.09

Stabling of load without live Engine on main line at station on gradients.

2005/Safety(A&R)/19/23

10.09.09

Working of Ladder Trolleys

2007/Safety(A&R)/3/2

08.09.09

Blanking off of Signals – back up Power Supply.

2002/Safety(A&R)/19/29

21.08.09

Authority for preparation of Accident Manual and Disaster Management Plan.

2009/Safety(A&R)/19/15

06.08.09

Exchange of all right signals between train crew and station staff on Multiple Line Station.

2000/Safety(A&R)/19/35

28.07.09

Freight Train Examination – GDR Check.

2001/Safety(A&R)/19/2

20.07.09

Knowledge and possession of flare signals – Substitution/Deletion/Addition/Amendment to General Rules 3.65, 3.66, 3.67, 3.78 and 4.16 – Advance Correction Slip No.2.

2006/Safety(A&R)/19/8

23.06.09

Prohibition of use of mobile phones while on train run by Loco pilots/Guards.

2009/Safety(A&R)/19/3

18.06.09

Interlocking of Anemometers with Signals

2009/Safety(A&R)/3/2

04.06.09

Thrust on Safety at Level Crossings – Comprehensive Instructions

2009/Safety(A&R)/3/2

02.06.09

Thrust on Safety at Level Crossings – Comprehensive Instructions

2008/Safety(A&R)/18/13

06.05.09

Stabling of loads on Mine Line with Live engine

2008/Safety(A&R)/14/4(S&T)

09.04.09

Expending works of Block Proving by Axle Counter.

2000/Safety(A&R)/19/20

30.03.09

Reporting of potentially hazardous occurrences to Railway Board.

2006/Safety(A&R)/19/8

25.03.09

Supply of CUG SIM Cards to running staff – implementation of Board’s decision with the NFIR/PNM 52/2005 and 34/2006.

2008/Safety(A&R)/19/10

24.03.09

Provision of Intermediate Block Signal on gradients.

2008/Safety(A&R)/19/12

12.03.09

Development of “Level Crossing Gate Control Equipment using wire/wireless data communication”–Workin Instructions thereof.

2001/Safety(A&R)/19/2

29.01.09

Illuminating signals – Replacement of fusees with electronic flashing hand signal lamps

2001/Safety(A&R)/19/2

16.01.09

Illuminating signals – Replacement of fusees with electronic flashing hand signal lamps

2007/Safety(A&R)/19/6

09.01.09

General Rules 5.20 – Steep gradients 1 in 200 instead of 1 in 260, clarification therefore.

 

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Train operation under any abnormal condition in the track 
2007/Safety(A&R)/19/13       dated 17.12.07

 

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Failure of Block Instruments and Introduction of Paper line Clear Ticket 

 

2005/Safety(A&R)/19/16

dated 12.10.07

 

2005/Safety(A&R)/19/16

dated 30.03.06

 

2005/Safety(A&R)/19/16

dated 29.03.06 

 

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Personal Mobile Telephones of Drivers and Guards.

 

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Definition and Reclassification of Accidents on Indian Railways - Amendments thereto.

 

 

Proforma for reporting of Train Accidents

 

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Definition and Re-classification of Accidents on IR

 

 

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Departmental Accidental Inquiries
 

 

2005/Safety(A&R)/6/4  

dated 24.02.06

 

2005/Safety(A&R)/6/3

dated 8.05.06

 

2005/Safety(A&R)/6/3

dated 3/01/06

 

2005/Safety(A&R)/6/3

dated 02.06

 

2005/Safety(A&R)/6/4

dated 02.02.06

 

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Replacement of illuminating flare signals (fuses) with electronic flashing hand signal lamps.
No.2001/Safety (A&R)/19/2         .07.2006

 

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PUNISHMENTS NORMS

 

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Manned Level Crossing Instructionsss