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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ON THE BI-MONTHLY INTERNAL SAFETY AUDIT

BETWEEN GUNTAKAL - BELLARY STATIONS OF GUNTAKALDIVISION ON

29.8.2012

S.

No.

Para Subject / Topic Action for

rectification

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1.7

There is no approach road / path to Bye-pass Cabin. The

Divisional Authorities shall immediately plan and execute an

approach road to this cabin for the benefit of Operating, S&T

and other Inspecting Officials and enable them to work and

inspect the cabin.

DRM

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1.9.9

As per Para 2.6 of SWR/GTL there is one Interlocked

Traffic LC Gate No. 183 at KM 443/11-12 near the North

Cabin. It is written as Interlocked Traffic LC Gate and its

normal position is ‘closed to road traffic’.

This classification, i.e., interlocked LC Gate whose

normal position is ‘closed to road traffic’ does not exist in

Appendix II of G&SR. But, Sr.DEN/Co-ord/GTL vide

letter No. G/W.287/P/LC/WW-II dated 07.3.2007 has

instructed to keep the LC Gate normally in ‘closed’

condition. Sr.DEN/Co-orddoes not possess such powers

and moreover it is not even Engineering LC Gate to

consider that instruction. Hence, with immediate effect,the

Division shall consider the issue of keeping its normal

position as ‘open’to road traffic duly ensuring continuous

manning.

DRM

Sr.DOM

Sr.DSO

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1.10

Weather Warning Register: This register is not maintained

at Bye-pass Cabin, not maintained at „South or North‟

Cabins. Understood that this register is kept under the

control of Dy.SS/Platform and the beat books are kept in

Cabins. But, on scrutiny, it is noticed that no beat books

are kept in the Bye-pass Cabin.

It is notproper to keep this record with Dy.SS/Platform

instead of keeping them in ‘South’ Cabin and ‘Bye-pass’

Cabin. The TSR is maintained by these Cabins and they

are responsible to make a record of the details of Night

Patrolman apart from entering the details in the Station

Diary. They are also required to take action of issuing

Caution Order to all trains when the Night Patrolman

does not return from block section 15 minutes beyond the

schedule time. Division shall set right this irregularity

with immediate effect before any unusual gets recorded

due to the present active monsoon season.

DRM

Sr.DOM

Sr.DSO

Sr.DEN/Co-

ord

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1.17

Data-logger at Bye-pass Cabin was not working from

0800 hours of 24.08.2012.

Sr.DSTE

Sr.DSO

Sr.DOM

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1.20

S&T Disconnection & Reconnection Notice (T.351 at Bye-pass Cabin):At 1000hrs on 24.05.2012, disconnection was given for joint work with Engineering Department to replace the Glued Joint and the same was reconnected at 1040 hours, but track ‘fit’ certificate was not given by Engineering Officials and was not obtained by both S&T and Operating Officials while accepting the reconnection memoas per SR 3.51.6 & 7.4 of G&SR. This type of lapses were repeatedly enlightened in the form of various safety literature and GM’s Annual Inspections and during Safety Audits for the last two yearsbut still the staff responsible for this are not working as per the laid down instructions.

DRM

Sr.DOM

Sr.DSTE

Sr.DEN/Co-

ord

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1.21 (3)

At 0700hrs on 21.06.2012, BPAC failure occurred on DN line between GTL (W) and Bye-pass cabin. 7 trains were dealt on PLCT from GTL (W). Failure was rectified at 1530hrs on the same day. Though the failure occurred for more than 3 hours, SMR/GTL or TI/GTL should have overseen the PLCT safe working as per Board guidelines which were circulated by COM; but the same is not complied since no relevant records are maintained.

Sr.DOM

Sr.DSO

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1.24

132 KV lines are crossing the railway track near the bye-pass cabin point lines but guarding is not provided. It is necessary to ensure this aspect since the OHE work is in progress.

Sr.DSO

Sr.DEE

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2.9

Joint Inspection of Points and Crossings / North Cabin: Joint inspection of Points and crossings was conducted for the third quarter on 22.08.12. Out of 24 deficiencies noticed 11 were attended till date remaining 13 deficiencies are not attended.

Sr.DEN/Co-

ord

Sr.DSTE

Sr.DSO

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2.10

Joint Inspection of Track circuits/North Cabin: Joint inspection of track circuits was conducted for the third quarter was on 22.08.12 and all the 6 deficiencies noticed are not attended till date.

Sr.DSTE

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10 3.1 Joint Inspection of points and crossings/South Cabin: Joint inspection of Points and crossings (MG) was conducted for the second quarter on 25.06.12. Out of 06 deficiencies noticed 05 were attended till date, remaining one deficiency i.e., P.NO.70A tongue rail to be replaced is yet to be attended. Joint inspection of Points and crossings (BG) was conducted for the second quarter on 30.06.12. Out of 11 deficiencies noticed 10 were attended till date, remaining one deficiency i.e., P.NO.85A LH tongue / stock rail to be replaced is yet to be attended. It is advised to attend the same immediately in view of safety

Sr.DEN/Co-

ord

Sr.DSTe

Sr.DSO

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3.6

Staff meant for regular maintenance is being deployed for carrying out special works in connection with CTR works. In this arrangement, the maintainer may miss their regular maintenance work and fortnightly attention to the signal gears may not take place. It is therefore, necessary that separate work-charged manpower is created against D&G provision of the S&T sub-estimate of various CTR works of division and the regular maintenance staff is not deployed for these special works.

DRM

Sr.DSTE

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5.0

Around 1140 hours on the day of Safety Audit Inspection, it was observed that Shunter of Loco No. 14776 WDG 3A was frequently speaking on his mobile. This is against the provisions of JPO.

DRM

Sr.DME

Sr.DSO

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8.1 (3)

Monthly Safety Meeting Register: It was noticed that 36

employees have acknowledged under Part I and 41 under

Part II for the month of August 2012, and 30 and 50 for the

month of July 2012.Total Operating Staff of the station are

271 whereas the acknowledgement of the staff is less than

30%.

Sr.DOM

Sr.DSO

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8.3

Accident Register: Four cases are recorded in the register

from 29.7.2012 and in all the four cases the D&AR action

is pending.

DRM

Sr.DME

Sr.DSO

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8.5

TI’s Inspection at Bye-Pass Cabin: On 31.07.2012 he has observed that one DDL Goods train left GTL (W) at 1104hrs and arrived at 1135hrs. Before the Knob of Bye-pass Home Signal was not normalized, the slot indication given for DDL Goods again appeared on Panel (Slot 19YK). No action was

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Sr.DSO

Sr.DOM

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taken by the S&T Official.

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8.7

SWR Assurance Register: It was noticed that SMR, other SMs of the station and the Pointsman have signed thrice one below the other, but why they have signed thrice is not written. Probably, 3 amendments would have been received for the SWR and hence they have acknowledged thrice on different dates. It is a basic failure of the part of SMR and TI/GTL for not writing the details of the amendments received to SWR before taking acknowledgement of the staff. Smt. Daulat Bee, Pointsmanwas absent from 10/05/2012 to 14/06/2012. Her acknowledgment was not obtained when she resumed the duties on 14/06/2012 after a lapse of continuous 15 days, similarly, Sri Gangulaiah, Pointsman resumed duty after 25 days of absent and his signature was also not obtainedwhich is against the rule provision under SR 5.06.13.

DRM

Sr.DOM

Sr.DSO

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9.1(3)

Coaching Depot: One conventional pit line without cat walk and pit lighting available for 10 coach capacity. Also noticed that water stagnation in the entire length of pit line.

Sr.DME

Sr.DEN/Co-

ord

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9.3

Coaching Depot:Stores - The mentioned ‘nil’ items and with minimum stock on hand are to be procured immediately and efforts to be made to always maintain optimum level of stock on hand.

Sr.DME

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10.0 (7)

Dy.SS/Lobby – Following shortfalls were noticed in

issuing Caution Orders:

The basic rule of giving serial number for every

imposition and cancellation of caution orders as per

Para 12.1 to 12.3 of Appendix I of G&SRis not

followed. It appears that no Inspecting Official has

checked this aspect,

The Dy.SS on duty at 0000 hours of Monday is

responsible to bring forward the caution orders in writing

as per Para 12.2 of Appendix I of G&SR. but, it was

noticed that the staff at GTL station are pasting one

printed copy of the caution order which is improper.

The copy of caution order messages that are pasted in the

Caution Order Register are not in proper order,

Two SRs were printed on the Caution Order but the

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Sr.DOM

Sr.DSO

Sr.DEN/Co-

ord

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message was not found in the register:

11 SRs were found in the Caution Order Message

Register but the same is not printed in the caution

order copy served to the crew. It is not known whether

the same is cancelled or not:

7 Sped Restrictions are in force for more than one

year and should have been converted into Permanent

Speed Restrictions.

The entire process of maintaining the caution order

messages at GTL station is in very bad shape and needs

immediate action for rectification.

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10.2

Accident Siren Control: The accident siren control is kept

under the control of the CC in-charge of the Crew Lobby

who gets the information about the accident / unusual from

Dy.SS/Platform. The CC in-charge of the lobby could not

produce any record of the accident siren. On our entire system, accident siren control is kept with the

Dy.SS and not under the CC in-charge of a crew lobby.

Hence, it is suggested to change its location from Crew

Lobby to Dy.SS/Platform who shall ensure that a log

register is maintained entering all the above details with

immediate effect duly incorporating the same in the SWR.

DRM

Sr.DOM

Sr.DSO

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10.3

Train No. 17226 on arrival at PF.No.6 at 17.15 hours, incoming Guard Sri Sreenu.S, Guard/UBL has not applied the hand brakes of SC SLR 08704. The 4-Coaches on PF.No.6 were not secured properly, only one skid provided on GY end, SLR hand brakes not applied and wedge & chains not provided. It was also noticed that, COAC of SC WGACCW 96053 was kept closed even after detachment of front portion of train. This is very unsafe practice.

DRM

Sr.DOM

Sr.DSO

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10.4

Stabled Load Register: The details of BPC No., Loco No. and Load not recorded, name of Pointsman who provided skid chain and pad lock was not recorded and slip coaches are stabled on different lines for longer hours, but related stabling entries not made in the register.

DRM

Sr.DOM

Sr.DSO

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10.5

Train No. 57425 arrived on PF. No. 5 at 19.45 hours, even at 2130 hoursthe doors and windows of coaches were found ‘open’. The PF duty C&W staff has failed to close the doors and windows of all coaches immediately on arrival of train, this is very unsafe practice.

Sr.DME

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24 11.1 Road No.5 apron along with PSC sleepers are in damaged condition. This aspect is also recorded in Joint Points & Crossing Register in which it is mentioned that a total of 98 Nos. of PSC Sleepers are broken and need renewal. The track opposite to RMS office at KM 443/12-13require immediate repair by provision of wooden block supports since there is no support to Running Railfor consecutive two sleepers with gap50mm below Rail.

DRM

Sr.DEN/Co-

ord

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11.2

At KM 256/9-8 - there is a rail gap at fish plated joint upto 30 mm which should be immediately corrected duly replacing the adjoining rail.

Sr.DEN/Co-

ord

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11.6

As per ESO No. 9, guard rails are not provided under ROB on DHNE line to protect the adjoining RCC columns which are located on either side of the track.

Sr.DEN/Co-

ord

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11.10

All the Points and Crossings are PSC sleepers except 5 trap points are wooden and 5 (1 in 8 ½ ) wooden sleeper lay-outs in siding 1,2 & 3 (Line No.11,12,&13).

Sr.DEN/Co-

ord

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11.13

Deficiencies in Point No. 88- a) Missing Plate screw 1No on sleeper No.14 needs to be renewed. b) The Gap at Toe of Xing is found to be 25mm and this should be made gapless. c) It is observed that Standard Drill bit of 26.5mm is not being used for drilling of Fish bolt holes for Joints at CMS crossings which in turn resulting in more gap as against stipulation of gapless joints. d) Missing fish bolts 2 Nos. at Toe of Crossing need to be replaced. e) Loose packing is noticed from Sleeper No. 7 to 14 in switch portion due to scabbed rail and plate screws of slide chairs are found loose. f) 15 Nos. of GFN liners are missing. g) ERCs at Crossing portion are found dropped in due to elongation of SGCI insert holes.

DRM

Sr.DEN/Co-

ord

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11.14

There is kink in crossover of 86A-B at KM 443/8-9 due to inadequate overalllength of Crossover which should be eliminated by rectification of overall length.

Sr.DEN/Co-

ord

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11.15

There is a Rail Fracture at stock rail of Point No. 90B at KM

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257/0 at ATS which is Fish plated.

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11.17

North Cabin:Following itemsneed attention: a) Point No. 77 B – LH tongue rail is worn out, needs

renewal. b) Point No. 73A – Housing is not proper at toe. c) Points No. 86A – LH stock and tongue rail needs renewal. d) Point No. 84B – gap at crossing joint is 15 mm instead of

gapless. e) Point No. 83A – switch portion is scabbed.

Sr.DEN/Co-

ord

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14.1

Bridge No. 326B at KM 255/2-1 on Down line which is of steel girder bridge, 3 spans of 12.2 M length each. a) The splaying end of guard rails on both sides of bridge is

not as per standard drawing. All the non-standard sleepers are required to be renewed. It is learnt that similar cases are found in many of the bridges on GTL division.

b) 20 Nos. of fish bolts connecting the guard rails are missing.

c) 1 No. of hook bolt is missing and 20 are loose. d) There is a gap in footpath sheet between girder and

approach abutment which needs to be recouped for safety of Keymen.

e) 37 Nos. of running rail clip bolts are found loose.

Sr.DEN/Co-

ord

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14.15

ERCs are not holding the PSC sleepers at CMS crossing portion near GTL West & BLL. This is resulting in frequent dropping of ERCs. Due to the excess enlargement of holes of inserts, use of shims is also not found effective.

Sr.DEN/Co-

ord

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15.0

(4) Sri. R.V.Naik Guard/HPT/SWR who worked Tr. No. GTLER,

at the time of sign ‘off’ on 25.08.2012 at GTL Lobby was tested ‘positive’& also the same Guard who worked T. No GTLER while sign ‘off’ on 27.08.2012 was again tested ‘positive’. On both these occasions, Dy. SS/Lobby/GTL failed to record and report the same. On 23.8.2012, another Guard whose name could not be traced out from the records was tested ‘positive’ but it could not be made out whether he was tested while sign ‘on’ or sign ‘off’.

(5) Safety literature- 25% of crew did not acknowledge.

(7) Average PR to the crew for the last 03 periods; 15.07.12

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Sr.DOM

Sr.DME

Sr.DSO

Sr.DPO

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to 28.07.12, 29.07.12 to 11.08.12 & 12.08.12 to 25.08.12 is 0.91, 1.16 & 1.08 respectively. The PR to crew should be given as per HOER.

(8) ‘Off-Side’ signals were not exhibited by the station staff at different stationsduring May 73 locations, June 105 locations, July 67 locations and in August at 45 (up to 26.08.12) locations

(10) The percentage of 10 hour rule in certain sections is very low.

(13) 16 ALPs were found absent and the oldest being for the last 1229 days.

(16) Average PDD for the month of May, June, July & August 2012 was 45.08 hours, 48.67 hours, 43.34 hours and 44.26 hours respectively. The PDD should be barest minimum.

(18)CCC/GTL should ensure that the difference between the Maximum working Hours and Minimum working Hours should be maintain barest minimum.

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16.7

Running Room - Adequate toilets facilities are not available.

DRM

Sr.DME

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16.9

Security Staff is utilized for serving meals in dining room that does not possess medical certificate.

Sr.DME

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16.12

Blankets are not having date of cleaning; it has to be tagged to it..

Sr.DME

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16.13

No separate cooking facility for Non-Vegetarian.

Sr.DME

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16.23

No meditation room.

DRM

Sr.DME

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16.31

Complaints Register:A Compliant was registered by Sri Ibrahim Sr. Goods Guard/HPT who worked 57451 Pass on 15.08.2012 stating that he arrived at 21.45 hours to running room but he didn’t get bed to take rest since all beds are occupied. At about 23.30 hours he got his occupation after the crew of 12732 vacated the bed. It is to bring notice that the Division Authorities to calculate the peak occupation and do needful arrangements to avoid such complaints.

Sr.DME

Sr.DOM

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17.1

Various Checks conducted: SLR No.96719 of Train No.56503 was checked for the availability of BV Equipment which was

Sr.DME

Sr.DOM

Sr.DSO

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having the following irregularity. 1) FP gauge calibration due on 02/5/12 overdue 2) BP gauge calibration due on 09/3/12 overdue

Guard 0f Tr.No.56503 Sri P Surya Narayana, Pass. Guard/GTL, availabledetonators as personal equipment was totally in rusted condition which should be replaced immediately.

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17.3

Check on the personnel equipment and tools was made and the following was noticed: 1. LP: Sd. Akbar - Adjustable Screw Spanner & Pipe Wrench is not working, G&SR is not updated. 2. LP: G.Gourinath - G&SR book is not updated. 3. ALP: Sujit Kumar – Tri-Colour Torch is not available,onenquiry he stated that it is not supplied.

Sr.DME

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17.4

Test check was conducted on mobile phones of LPs are switched ‘on’ or ‘off’ and observed that four LPs mobile was in ‘on’ position which is against the instructions contained in the JPO.

DRM

Sr.DME

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17.5

Rake Check:Checked the rake of Train No. 57438/57428, which was under maintenance on pit line.

Alarm chain pull test conducted with spring loaded dial gauge and noticed that indication lamps are not provided / not working in all the 8 coaches.

ACP found working on all the coaches, but the force required for pulling the alarm chain was more than the prescribed 06.4 Kg to 10 Kg.

Sr.DME

Sr.DSO

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17.6

Standard form T-431 was not issued after placement of the coaching rake on pit line for Primary Maintenance, even though books are available with Dy.SS/GTL.

Sr.DOM

Sr.DME

Sr.DSO

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18.2

ART: The P-Way equipment and tools are not available in ART except rails & sleepers, since there is no nominated BCN wagon available in the formation.

DRM

Sr.DEN/Co-

ord

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18.3

The concrete pathway on both side of ART & MRV siding for staff and material movement not available.

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Sr.DME

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18.4

Adequate lighting facility on both side of ART & MRV siding for staff and material movement not available.

Sr.DEE

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18.5

Equipment found short against the standard quantity. Mechanical - Inflatable tent, Oxy fuel cutting equipment, self-contained Breathing apparatus, DA & Oxygen set-02. Electrical - Generator set kerosene driven 1.5KVA 230V – 20 Nos. not available P.Way - Rails 52 Kg – 20 Nos., ST Sleepers – 250 Nos.

DRM

Sr.DEN/Co-

ord

Sr.DMe

Sr.MS

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18.6

There is no separate sanction for ART & MRV rolling stock maintenance staff, the staff sanction proposal is pending at HQ for Accounts and GM approval.

DRM

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18.7

ART equipment maintenance spares prescribed standard list not available.

Sr.DME

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18.9

As per SOP, the ART/MRV equipment procurement approval has to be taken from HQs. It is appropriate to delegate these powers to Sr.DME who is also in JAG level instead of approval given by Dy.CME/R&L at Headquarters or transfer the powers of procuring items for ART & MRV within the Divisional JAG level powers.

CME

Dy.GM/G

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18.15

Buffer height gauge (coach & goods) and wheel profile gauges are due for testing.

Sr,DME

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18.19

At present there is no AMC for maintenance of HRE equipment.

Sr.DME

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18.23

As per the standard list,seizure roller bearing gadget is deficient.

Sr.DME

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18.28

iii. Breakdown duty staff may be provided with CUG SIMs for

communication at the time of exigency.

iv. The VSAT system is still having deficiencies especially with respect to the long set up time taken in its installations and quality of Voice communication.

DRM

CSTE

CME

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18.29

Electrical Equipment:All the items are available except item No. 20. i.e., Drum of fixed stand for main cable.

Sr.DEE

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58 18.30 Engineering Equipment:BRN is containing 60 class –II 52 kg rails as against 80 Nos. of rails, 250 ST sleepers are loaded on BRN as against 500 Nos., no track fittings.

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19.2

Safety helmet with torch lights to be replaced with LED type torch light.

Sr.DME

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19.3

Existing conventional spare breathalyzer to be replaced with RDSO approved type (Tayaltech) with printing facility.

Sr.DME

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19.10

(8&9)

Generator maintenance-month of maintenance is shown without date. It is observed that ART & MRV coaches are provided with 120 AH LMLA batteries. It is advised to replace the all 120 AH LMLA batteries with 120 AH VRLA batteries.

Sr.DEE

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20.1

Interaction with Divisional Officers: Divisions have to feed the data of accidents with all the particulars till the stage of punishments imposed in the Safety Website SIMS. To ensure this aspect, Division shall require training the staff for timely feeding of data in the SIMS.

DRM

Sr.DSO

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20.5

Walkie-Talkie sets for Rolling-in / Rolling-out staff for quick communication to Drivers in case of unusual and exchange of all right signals with Rolling-in / Rolling-out staff by Guard.

DRM

CME

CSTE

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20.6

ART equipment – JAG powers to be restored to Branch Officers in JAG.

DGM/G

No. Safety. 195/Bi-MSA/4/GTL Date: 20.9.2012

(P. N. RAM)

CHIEF SAFETY OFFICER

Copy to Secretary to GM for kind information of GM.

COM, CSTE, CME, CEE, PCE

DRM/GTL for information and necessary action.

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SOUTH CENTRAL RAILWAY

BI-MONTHLY INTERNAL SAFETY AUDIT BETWEEN GUNTAKAL – BELLARY STATIONS OF GUNTAKAL DIVISION ON 29th AUGUST 2012

SAG-LEVEL SAFETY AUDIT TEAM

Sri. P. N. RAM CSO CONVENOR

Sri. B. KASNA CTM/G&PP MEMBER

Sri. L.K. SINHA CME/Plg. MEMBER

Sri. S.K. AGARWAL CEGE MEMBER

Sri. SANJEEV AGARWAL CE/TM MEMBER

Sri. GOEL CSE MEMBER

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BI-MONTHLY SAFETY AUDIT BETWEEN GUNTAKAL – BELLARY

STATIONS OF GUNTAKAL DIVISION ON 29TH

AUGUST 2012

Para Subject / Topic

1.0

Inspection of Bye-pass Cabin:

1.1

Sri. Sudhir Kumar Saloni, Dy.SS and Sri. K. Parameshwar Rao, Pointsman were on duty in

uniform and are in possession of valid competency certificates.

1.2

Double line SGE lock and block instrument is provided for dealing the traffic towards

NCLA station direction, i.e., towards WADI.

1.3

Towards GTL (West), the entire block section of 4.46 KMs is covered with continuous

track circuiting and hence no block operation, except slot release method on LSS.

1.4

Presently, the system adopted for despatching trains during block failure towards

NLA / track circuit failure towards GTL (W) is by issuing PLCT.

1.5

In this connection, there is one unsafe condition likely to negotiate in case of track

circuit failure towards GTL (W), i.e., track circuit may fail due to any one or a

combination of following factors:

Waterlogging on track

Obstruction / vehicle on track

Rail fracture / weld failure

Weak battery, etc.,

1.6

The SM / S&T Official may not be immediately aware as to why the track circuit has

failed and the train traffic may be continued by issuing PLCT. The more unsafe

condition is in case of rail fracture /weld fracture. It is opined that the first train may

be issued caution order with some SR along with PLCT. Though there is no rule

provision as on date, it is appropriate to include this situation under G&SR and as

well as SWR of those stations where continuous track circuiting is provided between

two block stations, for example; GTL Bye-pass – GTL (West)O, Krisna – Yedlapur,

Guntur – Reddipalem, Vijayawada – Gunadala, BVRM – BVRT, etc.,

1.7

Approach path to Bye-pass Cabin:

1. The location of the cabin was planned and executed by the Division without ensuring

approach road.

2. A small stretch of BT road was provided from the Cabin to the RUB and from RUB

there is no path in any direction.

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3. As a result of this, it can be concluded that there is no approach road to the cabin.

4. It is difficult to digest the condition during peak monsoon period when the surrounding

area of the cabin is covered with muddles of water that too during night times.

5. The only solution left over for the staff working at this Cabin is to walk on the track

and it comes about 2 ½ KMs distance from station.

6. Even the Safety Audit Team Officials could reach the cabin by push trolley.

7. The Divisional Authorities shall immediately plan and execute an approach road

to this cabin for the benefit of Operating, S&T and other Inspecting Officials and

enable them to work and inspect the cabin.

This difficulty was also brought out by CTM/G&PP during Traffic Safety Audit of

the station.

1.8

As per SWR, one Pointsman is supposed to be posted to work in each shift at this Cabin,

but the Station Diary details show that for the entire month of August 2012 only 6

times the Pointsman was posted and that too during night duties. The SMR/GTL

should ensure that Pointsman in each cabin/s in each shift is nominated to work and

thereby ensure the upkeep of the essential safety equipment of the cabin, assist the CASM

in correct setting, clamping and padlocking of points in case of point / signal failures,

exchange „all-right‟ signals with trains, etc.,

As per the scale check, the total sanctioned strength of Pointsmen are 48 and of which

43 are available; and as such there should not be any problem in ensuring that one

Pointsmen is posted in each shift at this cabin. This issue was also pointed out by

CTM/G&PP during Traffic Safety Audit of the station but it appears there is no

improvement.

1.9

SWR copy available at Bye-pass Cabin:

1. SWR No. G.25 (GTL) was issued on 10.01.2011 and the same was brought into force

with effect from 13.02.2011.

2. There is no index page showing the details of amendments issued, Para number which is

modified, page number which is replaced, etc., It is necessary to maintain that

information as index as advised by COM/SC vide letter No.

T.387/Insp/Optg/Rules/Vol. III dated 30.01.2012.

3. Though three amendments to SWR were issued, the Dy.SS/Bye-pass cabin was not

aware of it.

4. Bunch of replacement pages of the SWR were not inserted in the SWR.

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5. As per the signaling rule diagram, the cabins are notified as „A‟ Cabin, „B‟ Cabin and

„Bye-pass‟ Cabin whereas in the SWR it is shown as ‘South Cabin’ and ‘North

Cabin’. It is necessary to alter the SWR and also the paintings made on the cabin

buildings based on the S&T Rule Diagram.

6. In the DN direction, the distance between GTL (West) and GTL Bye-pass is shown

as 4.46 KMs. For this reason, the LSS of GTL Bye-pass is combined with Distant Signal

of GTL (West) and similarly, GTL (West) LSS is combined with the Distant Signal of

GTL Bye-pass. The entire section is provided with single Distant Signal and not double

Distant signal. Hence, it is suggested to once again measure the inter distances

between signals and analyse the physical need for clubbing of signals.

7. As per Para 2.5.4 (v) under abnormal features – Distant Signal and Home Signal

„proceed‟ aspect is blanked since permitted speed in the yard is 15 KMPH. In this

connection, it is felt appropriate not to blank the ‘proceed’ aspect of Distant Signal

since the station is provided with single Distant Signal territory. And in single

Distant Signal territory, ‘proceed’ aspect of Distant Signal will guide the LP that

his train is admitted on straight line and not a turnout. By blanking the ‘proceed’

aspect for Distant Signal, this information to the approaching train LP is missing.

8. As per Para 2.5.5 under provision of RE – it is written “section between GTL – TIM is

provided with RE” but the RE provision is yet to complete and commence. Hence, it

is necessary to delete this Para and incorporate as and when the same is commissioned.

9. As per Para 2.6 there is one Interlocked Traffic LC Gate No. 183 at KM 443/11-12

near the North Cabin. Following are the points which needs attention of the

Division:

i. It is written as Interlocked Traffic LC Gate and its normal position is ‘closed to

road traffic’. This classification, i.e., interlocked LC Gate whose normal

position is ‘closed to road traffic’ does not exist in different types of LC Gates

under Appendix II of G&SR. ii. By going through the SWR, it was noticed that vide Para 1.4 of Appendix „A‟

Sr.DEN/Co-ord/GTL vide letter No. G/W.287/P/LC/WW-II dated 07.3.2007

has instructed to keep the LC Gate normally in ‘closed’ condition. iii. Sr.DEN/Co-ord does not possess such powers and moreover it is not even

Engineering LC Gate to consider that instruction.

iv. The exhibited TVUs are 5289 and RVUs are 43 as per the census of 11/09 but on

the day of safety audit it was noticed that such volume of road traffic was not

found. v. Hence, with immediate effect, the Division shall consider the issue of keeping its

normal position as ‘open’ to road traffic.

10. As per Para 8.8, it is shown that MFD Siding is taking „off‟ from Goods Siding

No.3 whereas MRV Siding and ART Sidings are separately provided from May

2012 and the same needs to be incorporated in the SWR by issuing the SWR afresh

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since 3 amendments to SWR are already issued.

11. Para 10.0 Visibility Test Object:

i. For North Cabin, Shunt Signal No. 95/B or 95C is prescribed as VTO. The

distance of these Shunt signals as measured are only 66m from the North

Cabin which is against the minimum distance of 180m. Added to this, the VTO

is not required to be prescribed for North Cabin since block operation is not

under the Dy.SS/North Cabin control. ii. For South Cabin, Shunt Signal 90 or 91 is prescribed as VTO. But these

prescribed Shunt Signals are not visible since they are positioned in the

opposite direction and not towards Dy.SS/South Cabin. iii. Nominating Shunt Signals as VTO of the station is noticed only at this station and

anywhere in other Divisions.

1.10

Weather Warning Register:

1. Weather Warning Register is not maintained at Bye-pass Cabin, not maintained at

„South or North‟ Cabins.

2. It is understood that this register is kept under the control of Dy.SS/Platform and the

beat books are kept in Cabins.

3. But, on scrutiny, it is noticed that no beat books are kept in the Bye-pass Cabin.

4. It is not proper to keep this record with Dy.SS/Platform instead of keeping them in

‘South’ Cabin and ‘Bye-pass’ Cabin. The TSR is maintained by these Cabins and

they are responsible to make a record of the details of Night Patrolman apart from

entering the details in the Station Diary. They are also required to take action of

issuing Caution Order to all trains when the Night Patrolman does not return from

block section 15 minutes beyond the schedule time.

5. Division shall set right this irregularity with immediate effect before any unusual

gets recorded due to the present active monsoon season.

1.11

55 Nos. of 200 AH batteries of Southern make were installed on 01-01-2011 for IPS circuit

battery bank. The readings of some of those batteries are as under:

Cell No. 1: 1230 / 2.09 V, Cell No.6: 1230 / 2.13 V.

Cell No. 12: 1230 / 2.14 V, Cell No.21: 1230 / 2.12 V.

Cell No. 28 : 1220 / 2.12 V, Cell No.30: 1220 / 2.12 V.

Cell No.36: 1220 / 2.12 V, Cell No.42: 1230 / 2.17 V,

Cell No.47: 1230 / 2.12 V, Cell No.50: 1230 / 2.12 V,

Cell No.55: 1220 / 2.07 V.

The readings are within limit.

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1.12 In battery room, one ceiling fan and one exhaust fan are not working.

1.13

One 4-core 50 Sq. MM electric power cable coming from APTRANSCO main supply

barely kept outside in staircase of cabin which should be removed or neatly bunched.

1.14

Cable meggering was done on 05.052012.

1.15

Earth resistance reading was recorded on 17.05.2011. All are below 10 ohms.

Free maintenance earth resistance reading, date and value were not recorded in the

register.

1.16

DG sets were checked and found output of DG1 240 V / 11 A and DG2 output was 244 V /

10.5 A.

1.17

Data-logger was not working from 0800 hours of 24.08.2012. It is understood that

company‟s personnel should come from Mumbai and rectify the equipment failure.

1.18

Relay Room Key Register: Perused the record and the following was noticed:

June 2012 – 4 times, July 2012 – 4 times.

Aug. 2012 (till 29.8.2012) - 5 times. These are reasonable.

1.19

Station Diary:

1. Checked the entries and found that there was no Pointsman in night shifts for 23 days during the month of August.

2. Also similar in the case of non-availability of Pointsman during day shift.

1.20

S&T Disconnection & Reconnection Notice (T.351): 1. At 1000hrs on 24.05.2012, disconnection was given for joint work with Engineering

Department to replace the Glued Joint.

2. Reconnection was given at 1040hrs but the track ‘fit’ certificate was not given by Engineering Officials and was not obtained by both S&T and Operating Officials while accepting the reconnection memo as per SR 3.51.6 & 7.4 of G&SR.

3. This type of lapses were repeatedly enlightened in the form of various safety literature

and GM’s Annual Inspections and during Safety Audits for the last two years but still the staff responsible for this are not working as per the laid down instructions; and it is time for the Divisional Authorities to take up those responsible employees under D&AR.

1.21

S&T Failure Register:

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1. Following failures were recorded in the register;

Month & Year Type of Failure Total

May’12 BPAC-1 01

June’12 BPAC-3,Cable Meggaring-2,Signal Failure-1 06

July’12 Point Failure-2& Route Locking-1 03

August’12 BPC-1,SF-1,TF-1 & PF-1(as on date of inspection) 04

2. Failure memos were handed over correctly to the S&T Officials.

3. At 0700hrs on 21.06.2012, BPAC failure occurred on DN line between GTL (W) and Bye-

pass cabin. 7 trains were dealt on PLCT from GTL (W). Failure was rectified at 1530hrs on the same day. Though the failure occurred for more than 3 hours, SMR/GTL or TI/GTL should have overseen the PLCT safe working as per Board guidelines which were circulated by COM; but it appears that they have not come as per the record.

4. During the failure of DN BPAC, there were records available in Bye-Pass and North cabins of GTL station.

1.22 Route Cancellation Register: Time delay apparatus functioning was not checked by S&T and Operating Officials and they have failed to write the time taken for route cancellation in the register.

1.23 G&SR Published in the year 1999 was available in the cabin which should be replaced immediately with the one published in the year 2008.

1.24 132 KV lines are crossing the railway track near the bye-pass cabin point lines but guard lines are not provided. It is necessary to ensure this aspect since the OHE work is in progress.

2.0

Inspection of North Cabin:

2.1

On Duty Dy. SS Shri P. Daniel George & Pointsman Shri Sk. Mastan were alert, in

uniform and possessed valid PME/RC certificates.

2.2

No Operating staff working at this station is overdue for PME/RC.

2.3

(a) Point No. 78A : Opening LH : 112 mm, RH : 117 mm.

The electrical readings were as follows:

N to R 108 V / 102 V 1.5 A / 2.5 A

R to N 108 V / 102 V 1.2 A / 1.9 A

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(b) Point No. 84A-Opening LH : 113 mm, RH : 115 mm.

The electrical readings were as follows:

N to R 108 V / 92 V 1.5 A / 4.1 A

R to N 107 V / 94 V 1.5 A / 4.3 A

82TR Relay end voltage was found to be 3.01 V / 270 mA, whose PU voltage is 1.4 V

and for 83TR it was 3.07 V / 280 mA, whose PU voltage is 1.4 V.

(c) The following Signal readings were noted:

S39 RG: 110 V / 136 mA

S38 HG: 108.8 V

S38 RG: 110.2 V/ 146 mA

The values are within the limits.

2.4 Relay Room Key Register: The record was perused and the following was

noticed: May 2012 – 7 times.

June 2012 – NIL. July 2012 – 8 times. Aug. 2012 (till 29.8.2012) - 9 times.

During August 2012, the opening of relay room is on high side.

2.5

Earth resistance reading was recorded on 18.05.2012. All are below 10 ohms. Ring earth

resistance reading was taken on 2.6.2012, its value is 0.3 ohm which are within limits.

2.6

DG sets were checked and found output of DG1 245 V and DG2 output was 240 V and

found working satisfactorily.

2.7

TIs inspection Register: TI/GTL has conducted inspection on 13.01.12 after that no inspection by TI/GTL. On enquiry TI/GTL said that he has conducted inspection on 24.03.12 and 24.06.12 and handed over inspection notes to SMR /GTL for compliance. The same was not available at the cabin. The inspection notes are computerized and pasted in the register. Inspection notes are to be written in the register itself during the inspection and inspections should bring out lapses / irregularities on day-to-day working, so that working is streamlined rather than casual and routine. However, it is observed that there is no mention about nature of the inspection conducted. It is advised to conduct Regular, Day /night surprise, safety and casual inspections to be conducted as per schedule of inspections issued for section TIs.

2.8

Officers Inspection registers: No register is available at the cabin. It is advised that as it is an activity centre and Officers Inspection register should be kept.

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2.9

Joint Inspection of Points and Crossings: Joint inspection of Points and crossings was conducted for the third quarter on 22.08.12. Out of 24 deficiencies noticed 11 were attended till date remaining 13 deficiencies are not attended. It is advised to attend the same immediately in view of safety.

2.10

Joint Inspection of Track circuits: Joint inspection of track circuits was conducted for the third quarter was on 22.08.12. All the 6 deficiencies noticed are not attended till date. It is advised to attend the same immediately in view of safety.

3.0

Inspection of South Cabin:

3.1

Joint Inspection of points and crossings: Joint inspection of Points and crossings (MG) was conducted for the second quarter on 25.06.12. Out of 06 deficiencies noticed 05 were attended till date, remaining one deficiency ie., P.NO.70A tongue rail to be replaced is yet to be attended. Joint inspection of Points and crossings (BG) was conducted for the second quarter on 30.06.12. Out of 11 deficiencies noticed 10 were attended till date, remaining one deficiency i.e., P.NO.85A LH tongue / stock rail to be replaced is yet to be attended. It is advised to attend the same immediately in view of safety.

3.2

Joint Inspection of Track circuits: Joint inspection of track circuits was conducted for the third quarter on 30.0612. Out of 03 deficiencies noticed 02 were attended till date, remaining one deficiency i.e., 05AT 98 broken sleepers to be replaced is yet to be attended. It is advised to attend the same immediately in view of safety.

3.3

It was found that ‘U’ bonds to bye-pass the CMS Crossing bodies are missing in the yard at a few locations. 100% availability of ‘U’ Bonds may be ensured. In non-RE stations, wire rope jumpers may be provided at these locations.

3.4

Point machines in the yard are due for replacement. Division may plan to replace the point machines.

3.5

Signal maintainers in the yard may be provided with a fortnightly maintenance schedule and the distribution of gears between different maintainers should be specifically done.

3.6

It was learnt that the staff meant for regular maintenance are being deployed for carrying

out special works in connection with CTR works. In this arrangement, the maintainer may

miss their regular maintenance work and fortnightly attention to the signal gears may not

take place. It is therefore, necessary that separate work-charged manpower is created

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against D&G provision of the S&T sub-estimate of various CTR works of division and the

regular maintenance staff is not deployed for these special works.

3.7

i. While analyzing the signal failures, it was seen that the Signal failures are taking place

primarily because of the following reasons –

a. Defective Panel knobs.

b. Defects in Push button used in TLBI instrument.

c. Relay failures.

d. Failure of BPAC.

ii. It is advised that the replacement of Panel knobs and TLBI buttons is undertaken at

the prescribed frequency.

3.8

A system may be introduced to monitor relay voltages in critical circuits and flashing of

relays should be carried out regularly. As the block section length towards Timmancherla

station is relatively smaller and BPAC system invariably fails during the movement of

slow speed goods train received indirectly into the yard after being stopped at the

Home signal, the division may plan to provide continuous track circuiting between

Guntakal and Timmancherla station in lieu of SSDAC.

3.9

It was learnt that there are about 110 Nylon insulated rail joints in the yard. Since these joints are prone to failure, they may be replaced with glued joints.

3.10

TIs inspection Register: TI/GTL has conducted inspection on 03.07.12 and 27.05.12. The inspection notes are computerized and pasted in the register. Inspection notes are to be written in the register itself during the inspection and inspections should bring out lapses / irregularities on day-to-day working, so that working is streamlined rather than casual and routine. However, it is observed that there is no mention about nature of the inspection conducted. It is advised to conduct Regular, Day / night surprise, safety and casual inspections to be conducted as per schedule of inspections issued for section TIs.

3.11

Train passing Documents: Checked Train passing documents and observed the following irregularities.

1. All train passing documents - no serial number on pages and certification by SS/TI. 2. T/A 1425 &. T/B 1425 station codes are written.

It is advised write full name of the station in capital letters.

4.0

Slotting arrangement between GTL Bye-pass and GTL (West):

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1. The interlocking thumb rule should be one slot for one train movement.

2. But, the slotting arrangement at this Cabin is not designed as per the above thumb

rule. Instead, once the slot is released by the Dy.SS/Bye-pass to GTL (West), any

number of trains can be despatched by GTL (West) towards GTL Bye-Pass. 3. It is unsafe to permit that kind of slotting and the Divisional Authorities shall make

arrangements to modify the same immediately.

4. This deficiency was also pointed by CTM/G&PP during Traffic Safety Audit of the

station but no action is initiated on this arrangement.

5.0

Around 1140 hours on the day of Safety Audit Inspection, it was observed that Shunter of Loco No. 14776 WDG 3A was frequently speaking on his mobile. This is against the provisions of JPO. He was warned and counseled.

6.0

Important constraints in the station yard/GTL:

1. When any train is received onto Road No. 1 or 2 from GY direction, no train can be

despatched towards BAY from any line since there is no overshoot line in the form of

sand hump / buffer stop.

2. Similarly, on Rd. 1, 2, 11 and 12 reception and despatch of trains from and to MKR direction is not possible.

3. On Road No.11 and 12 reception and dispatch of trains from and to TIM direction is not possible.

4. Road No.11 and 12 have accessibility only towards GPU Station towards South end of

the yard whereas towards North end, trains from these lines can be dealt both to NLA Station and GTL (W) station respectively.

5. VPU unloading / loading takes place at this station and the VPU is placed on Engine

line between two Shunt Signals (Shunt Signal Nos. 92A and 63).

6. The engine line is blocked for about 3 to 4 hours for every two days on an average.

7. It is not proper to block the engine line.

8. Division shall plan for unloading / loading of VPUs by making safe and proper

arrangements in the form of Sidings.

7.0

Suggested system improvement:

1. Presently, Dy.SS/Bye-pass Cabin is entrusted with the block operation for the trains

towards GTL (West) and Nancherla stations.

2. Prior to the introduction of Bye-pass Cabin, this activity was kept with North Cabin.

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3. The entire block section from GTL to GTL (West) is provided with continuous track

circuiting eliminating block operation. Apart from this, BPAC is also provided in DN direction, i.e., for the trains coming from GTL (West).

4. Towards Nancherla station, double line SGE lock and block instrument is provided

along with BPAC.

5. The decision of shifting the block operation activity from North Cabin to Bye-Pass has invited several unanswered questions such as; issuing of PLCT during block / LSS / BPAC failures in both directions by Dy.SS/Bye-pass Cabin. It is totally incorrect to start the train from the station and stop the train after 2 ½ KMs for collecting PLCT near the Bye-Pass point. This Bye-pass point is also away by 3/4th KM from Bye-pass Cabin which is inconvenient and time consuming.

6. Hence, it is suggested to restore back the block operation control with Dy.SS/North

Cabin as was done earlier with inter-cabin slot control

or

7. Incorporate the detailed procedure of preparing and serving the PLCT in the SWR by Dy.SS/Platform with suitable exchange of messages between Cabin and Dy.SS/Platform.

8. This problem was also noticed and advised by CTM/G&PP for implementation during the Traffic Safety Audit of the station.

8.0

Inspection of SMR/Office:

8.1

Monthly Safety Meeting Register:

1. The schedule of conducting one meeting per month is followed.

2. Acknowledgement of staff is obtained in two parts, i.e., one part for those staff who are

physically available on the day of conducting meeting and another part for those staff

who resume duties after leave / sick / absent / another shift.

3. However, it was noticed that 36 employees have acknowledged under Part I and 41

under Part II for the month of August 2012, and 30 and 50 for the month of July

2012. Total strength of SM/ASMs are 28 against 26 sanctioned, Pointsman are 43

against 48 sanctioned, Mail/Exp. Guards are 56 against sanctioned 49, Sr. Passenger /

Passenger Guards are 29 against sanctioned 39, Sr.Goods/Goods Guards are 115 against

sanctioned 125, i.e., total Operating Staff of the station are 271 whereas the

acknowledgement of the staff is less than 30%.

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4. SMR/GTL and TI/GTL shall ensure that the acknowledgement of the staff shall be

100% and no exemptions are permitted.

8.2

Safety literature:

1. The available various literature are up-to-date.

2. Acknowledgement of staff is also obtained.

3. However, it is suggested that SMR/GTL shall explain the contents of the literature

in vernacular to the Group ‘D’ before obtaining their acknowledgement so that the

very objective of issuing various literature from time to time is achieved.

8.3

Accident Register:

Following accidents were recorded in the register: 1. At 1735hrs on 22.08.2012 UTV/RVNL Machine with 2 BFRs while passing South Cabin

from Road No-10 passed Signal at ‘ON’ and trailed through P.No.80. Responsibility - UTV operator.

2. At 0620hrs on 07.08.2012 while backing the Loco in to new Carriage Siding bumped into RA 11215 and RA 11210 resulting in the derailment of 11210. LP/GTL working as shunter was held responsible.

3. At 1500hrs on 03.08.2012 Shunter of Loco No.17624 passed Road No-3 Starter Signal -38 at ‘ON’ and Shunt Signal No-38 at ‘ON’ towards North Cabin and derailed on Point No.80 by all wheels. Shunter/GTL was held responsible.

4. At 1815hrs on 29.07.2012, RVNL BT passed Road No-9 Starter Signal No-34 and Shunt Signal 54 at ‘ON’ and trailed through Point NOs 79 and 80. LP, ALP and Goods Guard of GTL station were held responsible.

In all the above cases, DA&R action is pending.

8.4

Night Surprise Inspection:

1. Schedule of 4 per month is followed except for July2012.

2. Procedure of writing the SCOR name is correctly followed.

3. All important activity centres of the station under his control are covered on rotation.

8.5

TI’s Inspection Register:

1. Last inspection conducted by TI/GTL was on 24.08.2012 and the following shortfalls

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were noticed: i. Sri. Nagesh SMR is due for PME on 24.08.2012 and Sri. Govindu PM-A is due for

PME on 19.07.2012.

ii. On 31.07.2012 during his inspection at Bye-pass Cabin, he has observed that one DDL Goods train left GTL (W) at 1104hrs and arrived at 1135hrs. Before the Knob of Bye-pass Home Signal was not normalized, the slot indication given for DDL Goods again appeared on Panel (Slot 19YK). No action was taken by the S&T Official and TI also failed to initiate suitable action for rectification.

iii. For TI’s inspection at South Cabin on 24.07.2012, compliance columns are kept blank.

8.6

Officer’s Inspection Register:

1. DRM/GTL inspected on 08.02.2012 and the compliance is not recorded in the register.

2. Lift work for the FOB was not completed as noticed by DRM/GTL during his inspection of the station on 08.02.2012 and the contractor assured for completion of the work in the same month. But, on the day of Safety Audit Inspection it was noticed that it was not kept in working condition for the whole day; instead it was functioning only at certain times.

3. Last inspection report of Sr.DSO/GTL was found on 08.09.2011.

4. Similarly, last Inspection report of DOM (G) was on 08.03.2010.

8.7

SWR Assurance Register:

1. It was noticed that SMR, other SMs of the station and the P:ointsman have signed thrice one below the other, but why they have signed thrice is not written. Probably, 3 amendments would have been received for the SWR and hence they have acknowledged thrice on different dates. It is a basic failure of the part of SMR and TI/GTL for not writing the details of the amendments received to SWR before taking acknowledgement of the staff.

2. It is not proper to allot one page for each employee which is difficult to crosscheck for any Inspecting Official.

3. Smt. Daulat Bee, Pointsman was absent from 10/05/2012 to 14/06/2012. Her

acknowledgment was not obtained when she resumed the duties on 14/06/2012 after a lapse of continuous 15 days which is against the rule provision under SR

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5.06.13.

4. Similarly, Sri Gangulaiah, Pointsman resumed duty after 25 days of absent and his signature was also not obtained in the register.

5. It is suggested that the register is maintained in three separate portions; one for regular station staff, one for the staff who resume duty after a continuous gap of 15 days due to leave / sick /absent / refresher, and the third portion for outstation staff who work on relief duties at the station.

8.8

Counselling Register:

1. Counseling Register is maintained at this station which is appreciable. 2. The Operating Staff of the station are counseled on specific important Operating Rules

and the contents were explained duly obtaining the acknowledgement of the staff who were present on that day.

3. Similarly, DO’s and DON’Ts for Guards was prepared and explained to all the Guards of the station and the acknowledgement of 78 Passenger Guards and 127 Goods Guards was obtained.

4. This new feature maybe implemented at all important stations and the staff be explained / counseled on important rules / instructions on our entire system.

9.0

Inspection of Coaching Depot/GTL:

9.1 1. The Coaching depot is holding 75 Coaches.

2. The activity of depot is primary maintenance of Train No. 57438/57428 (4 rakes x each

08 coaches) and Train No. 57425/57426 (4 rakes x each 10 coaches) and turn round maintenance of 04 trains.

3. One conventional pit line without cat walk and pit lighting available for 10 coach capacity.

4. It was noticed that water stagnation in the entire length of pit line, due to seepages of ground water from side walls, which is causing inconvenience to the undergear maintenance staff. Due to this staff may avoid to walk in the pit line and there are chances of missing the damages/defects without attention, which may lead to accident/unusual.

5. It is suggested to propose for a new pit line as per CAMTECH design at suitable location.

9.2 Staff position: As per scale check the following vacancies available in Coaching Depot/ GTL:

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SL Category Sanctioned Actual Vacancies

1 SSE/C&W 02 01 01

2 SE/C&W 04 03 01

3 JE/C&W 09 05 04

4 Sr. Tech.(Fitter) 07 06 01

5 Tech. Gr.I(Fitter) 45 41 04

6 Tech. Gr.II(Fitter) 08 04 04

7 Tech. Gr.III(Fitter) 04 03 01

8 Carpenter 5 3 2

Total vacancies are 18 against the sanctioned posts of 84. The above vacancies to be filled immediately.

9.3 Stores: Checked for the availability of spares at coaching sub-store and the following safety items found out of stock/ with minimum stock on hand.

Sl.No. Description AAC SOH Out of stock from

1 Safety strap for Axle box 85 Nil 12th -Aug

2 Equalising stay 12 Nil 11th –Aug

3 Hanger for Bogie 24 Nil 12th -Aug

4 Brake Head 24 Nil 12th -Aug

5 Feed pipe 60 Nil 12th -Aug

6 Brake shoe key 420 32 --

7 Brake block adjuster 36 1 --

8 Brake beam complete 12 1 --

9 Brake beam safety rope 120 4 --

10 Passenger emergency alarm signal device

12 1 --

11 Cut of angle cock 120 4 --

The above mentioned ‘nil’ items and with minimum stock on hand are to be procured immediately and efforts to be made to always maintain optimum level of stock on hand.

9.4 Out of 152 sanctioned posts, 20 posts are vacant at this depot.

9.5 The work of provision of new line at GTL yard for ART & 140T crane at Coaching Depot under traffic facility is completed. Sr.DME has requested for shifting 140T crane from GY to GTL. 75m pit line is required for maintenance of 140T crane. This work may be executed under DRM's powers.

9.6 Inspection of pitline and TL Depot (Electrical Department Equipment):

1. A 10 coach length pit line is available.

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2. 31 Nos. of pit lights are provided. Each fitting is provided with 02 sets of LED lamps

for under frame lighting and 01 set LED lamp for path way lighting. All the lights are tested and found working satisfactory. It is advised to clean the fittings regularly.

3. Store items are available on racks. It is advised to put stickers on the racks duly indicating name of the item.

4. List of spares available on the board are not up dated same may be up dated regularly. Item like 40W IC lamp may be removed from the list as the 40W IC lamps are replaced with 18W FT lamps. Spare items like FT lamps, ELUs, ELU batteries, 100 VA inverters etc. may be kept available in stores.

5. Checked primary maintenance register and advised to incorporate maintenance and condition of RJB. Alternator test bench may also be provided in TL depot for testing alternator & regulator.

6. Safety items like helmets, shoes etc. and individual tool sets may be issued to staff for their regular maintenance work.

10.0

Dy.SS/Lobby:

10.1

1. He is responsible for the booking of Guards.

2. He is also responsible for conducting BA test for all the Guards at the time of sign „on‟ /

sign „off‟.

3. He is responsible for obtaining the acknowledgement of Guards for various safety

literature issued from time to time.

4. He is responsible for issuing Divisional Caution Orders to the crew under

acknowledgement of all the trains that originate / pass through GTL station.

5. Responsible for maintaining the entire record keeping related to caution orders, i.e.,

receiving the imposition and cancellation of all caution order messages, ensure the

received printed caution orders are correct in all respects, incorporate any new SR or

delete the SRs, Monday brought forwarding of caution order messages, etc.,

6. Divisional Caution Orders are issued from GTL to DMM via GY and via KLU, GTL to

BAY, GTL to WADI / CT, GTL to DHNE, GTL to NDL and GTL to RU stations.

7. Following shortfalls were noticed on scrutiny of records:

a. The basic rule of giving serial number for every imposition and cancellation of

caution orders as per Para 12.1 to 12.3 of Appendix I of G&SR is not followed. It

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appears that no Inspecting Official has checked this aspect,

b. Due to the non-availability of serial numbers, it consumes lot of time for cross-

checking the messages with the SRs that are printed on the caution order copy given

to the crew.

c. The Dy.SS who was on duty at 0000 hours of Monday is responsible to brought

forward the caution orders in writing as per Para 12.2 of Appendix I of G&SR. but,

it was noticed that the staff at GTL station are just pasting one printed copy of

the caution order (noticed in the GTL-BAY, GTL-RU and GTL-WADI direction in

the Caution Order Register) which is improper. The very purpose and objective

behind this rule by asking the Dy.SS to brought forward all the SRs that are in force

at that time is to see that the SR details are correct in all respects as per the message

received. This is possible, only if the Dy.SS brought forward all the SRs that are in

force by seeing the Caution Order Register and not by pasting one copy of the printed

caution order. This system should be implemented immediately.

d. The copy of caution order messages that are pasted in the Caution Order Register are

not in proper order, i.e., a copy of the message that was received on 27.01.2010 was

first pasted after which the messages of 16.02.2012, 12.7.2012 and 26.6.2012 are

pasted which are not in order. This is totally indiscipline and lethargic way of

working which needs to be rectified.

e. Following irregularities were noticed by cross-checking the caution order message

register with the caution order copy issued to Crew:

Following two SRs were printed on the Caution Order but the message was not found

in the register:

SR of 10 KMPH to be observed at Nakkanadoddi station Road 1 due to high level

platform work with effect from 06.7.2012, but the copy of the caution order

message was not available in the register.

SR about new signals between Gooty – Jakkalacheruvu stations with effect from

17.8.2012.

Following 11 SRs were found in the Caution Order Message Register but the same is

not printed in the caution order copy served to the crew. It is not known whether the

same is cancelled or not:

SR of 30 KMPH between Madikera – Tuggali stations at KM 342/3-2 due to weld

failure.

At Kalluru yard KM 240/3 – 239/9 SR of 50 KMPH due to consolidation of track

work.

SR to observe „special caution‟ at KM 234/7-8 between Kalluru – Garladinne

stations due to failure of gate telephone.

SR of 30 KMPH at KM 537/1-4 between Mantralayam – Matmari stations due to

strengthening work of Bridge No. 1017 with effect 04.7.2011.

SR of 50 KMPH at KM 587/2 – 588/3 between Yadlapur – Krishna stations due to

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pre-tamping work was imposed with effect from 13.8.2012.

SR of 50 KMPH at KM 626/6 – 629/0 on DN line between Lingeri and Yadgir

stations.

SR of 30 KMPH at KM 366/6-5 at Tadipatri yard due to concrete pathway work

with effect from 28.8.2012.

SR of 20 KMPH at KM 327/3-1 on UP line between Mantapampalli – Muddanoor

stations due to cut and connect work.

SR of 50 KMPH at KM 253/12-10 between Kadapa – Kanamalapalli stations with

effect from 10.01.2012.

New signal locations were notified at Mamandur station with effect from 26.8.2012

for reception on mainline in both directions for a period of 10 days.

One SR of 80 KMPH between KMs 475/3 – 495/0 between Aspari and Adoni

stations was issued with effect from 20.6.2012. It is improper on the part of

JE/P.Way/AD to issue such message duly skipping one station (Nagarur) in

between.

Following 7 SRs are in force for more than one year and should have been converted

into Permanent Speed Restrictions than continue them as Temporary Speed

Restrictions duly maintaining records of the same:

SR of 15 KMPH only for Goods train due to new track at KM 583/2 – 585/5

between Chiksugur – Yadlapur (bye-pass RTPS) is in force with effect from

27.01.2010.

SR of 50 KMPH at KM 661/0 – 662/0 between Nalwar – Wadi due to corroded

rails is in force with effect from 23.3.2011.

SR of 10 KMPH between Wadi „F‟ Cabin and Wadi due to fishplate track on black

cotton soil is in force with effect from 22.6.2007.

SR of 30 KMPH between Wadi „F‟ and „E‟ Cabins on chord line due to 70 curve is

in force with effect from 24.4.2011.

SR of 75 KMPH at KM 357/0 – 356/0 between Chalavaripalli and Vanganuru due

to kinky welds with effect from 25.7.2010.

SR of 75 KMPH at KM 343/5 – 342/5 between Regadipalli and Kondapuram

stations is in force with effect from 13.4.2011.

SR of 80 KMPH at KM 251/900-800 between Cuddapah – Kanamolapalle stations

is in force due to inadequate super elevation on Bridge no. 489 with effect from

22.9.2010.

At KM 86/3-5 between Renigunta – Tiruchanur stations special caution order with a

speed of 50 KMPH due to heavy road traffic at LC Gate No. 110 with effect from

15.8.2012 was imposed. It is not understood as to how such caution order restricting the

train speed at a manned LC Gate is imposed and accepted for implementation. Absolutely

there is no need to impose such restrictions at a manned LC Gate since the laid down

procedures are clear and safe that unless the intimation is given to the Gateman of LC Gate

and the gate is closed against road traffic, the trains shall not be dealt by the SMs. If, the

SM is unable to contact the Gateman, a caution order will be issued by stopping the train

„out of course‟.

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Finally, it is concluded that the entire process of maintaining the caution order

messages at GTL station is in very bad shape and needs immediate action for

rectification. SMR/GTL, TI/GTL and other Traffic Inspecting Officials of the

Division are advised to counsel and educate the staff; and see that these kind of

serious irregularities are not repeated.

10.2

Accident Siren Control:

1. The accident siren control is kept under the control of the CC in-charge of the Crew

Lobby who gets the information about the accident / unusual from Dy.SS/Platform.

2. The CC in-charge of the lobby on enquiry could not produce any record of the

accident siren as to when the message was received, when the siren was hooted, when

the relief train was brought onto a running line, when it was ready in all respects and

what time it was despatched, etc.,

3. On our entire system, accident siren control is kept with the Dy.SS and not under the

CC in-charge of a crew lobby. Hence, it is suggested to change its location from

Crew Lobby to Dy.SS/Platform who shall ensure that a log register is maintained

entering all the above details with immediate effect duly incorporating the same in the

SWR.

10.3 Train No. 17226 on arrival to GTL station on PF.No.6 at 17.15 hours, incoming Guard Sri Sreenu. S, Guard/UBL has not applied the hand brakes of SC SLR 08704. Keeping 1SLR+3 Coaches on PF.No.6 remaining coaches were detached and despatched the train. These 4-Coaches on PF.No.6 were not secured properly, only one skid provided on GY end, SLR hand brakes not applied and wedge & chains not provided. It was also noticed that, COAC of SC WGACCW 96053 was kept closed even after detachment of front portion of train. This is very unsafe practice.

10.4 Stabled Load Register/GTL: Following observations made. i) The details of BPC No., Loco No. and Load not recorded in the register ii) The name of Pointsman who provided skid chain and pad lock was not recorded. iii) The passenger trains/slip coaches of Express trains are being stabled on different PF/

lines for longer hours, but such stable load entries not made in the register.

10.5 Train No. 57425 arrived on PF. No. 5 at 19.45 hours, it was noticed at about 21.30 hours that all the doors and windows of coaches were found ‘open’. The PF duty C&W staff has failed to close the doors and windows of all coaches immediately on arrival of train, this is very unsafe practice.

11.0

Inspection of yard lines at GTL station:

A. LINES:

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11.1 Guntakal Yard has 13 lines. Out of 6 platform lines, 5 are provided with apron. Inspected Road No.5 of Guntakal yard which consists of PSC Sleepers track on RCC Apron. This apron along with PSC sleepers are in damaged condition towards North Cabin end. This aspect is also recorded in Joint Points & Crossing Register in which it is mentioned that a total of 98 Nos. of PSC Sleepers are broken and need renewal. The track opposite to RMS office in straight portion at KM 443/12-13, near water hydrants No 98-99 and opposite GRP office in curve portion required immediate repair by provision of wooden block supports since there is no support to Running Rail for consecutive two sleepers with gap 50mm below Rail and broken PSC sleepers. As temporary measure, Wooden sleepers are required to be interlaced by breaking the damaged apron concrete to hold the gauge. Division should plan for the Permanent repair for the replacement of all Broken PSC sleepers and replacement of broken Apron.

11.2 At KM 256/9-8 - there is a rail gap at fish plated joint upto 30 mm which should be immediately corrected duly replacing the adjoining rail.

11.3 At KM 256/10-8 - Fish plated joints are staggered in curved portion of track, need to be rectified to avoid twist in the track.

11.4 At KM 443/1-2. Missing fish bolt on line No.3 at this location needs to be recouped and existing fish plated joints which are staggered need to be corrected.

11.5 At KM 442/2-3 - Rails are scabbed on Down main line at glued joint No. 15/16, need renewal.

11.6 As per ESO No. 9, guard rails are not provided under ROB on DHNE line to protect the adjoining RCC columns which are located on either side of the track. At present, at this location there is a trap switch which needs to be shifted for provision of guard rails.

11.7 No greasing is found on gauge face of turn out curve and resulted in gauge face corrosion. Keeping safety into account, greasing should invariably be done on all turn in and turn out curves once in a week to reduce the propensity of derailment.

11.8 A) It is observed that there is a OHE mast for a length of 7.9 M found on the track leading to sand hump of point No. 78B North cabin side. This causes unsafe condition for the slipped vehicles not to enter sand hump, but to stuck up with the OHE mast. This should be immediately removed for proper functioning of sand hump. B) The length of existing sand hump is inadequate and needs repair by provision of its standard length for its effective functioning.

11.9 KM/TP indicator posts are not provided in yard lines.

B. Points & Crossings:

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11.10 All the Points and Crossings are PSC sleepers except 5 trap points are wooden and 5 (1 in 8 ½ ) wooden sleeper lay-outs in siding 1,2 & 3 (Line No.11,12,&13).

11.11 Point No. 74A. Existing isolated wooden sleepers No 22 &23 in Fan shaped layout need renewal with standard PSC P&C sleepers and Alignment to be rectified ahead Heel of Crossing at combination Joint of 60kg/52kg.

11.12 Point Nos. 77A - The gap at Heel of Crossing is found 14mm and 10 mm which should be made gapless by renewing the adjoining Rails.

11.13 Checked Point No. 88 (point laid in curve with super elevation of 40 mm with 60 KG rails, PSC sleepers, 1 in 12 FSL laid on 8/2004) found the following deficiencies:- a) Missing Plate screw 1No on sleeper No.14 needs to be renewed. b) The Gap at Toe of Xing is found to be 25mm and this should be made gapless. c) It is observed that Standard Drill bit of 26.5mm is not being used for drilling of Fish bolt holes for Joints at CMS crossings which in turn resulting in more gap as against stipulation of gapless joints. d) Missing fish bolts 2 Nos. at Toe of Crossing need to be replaced. e) Loose packing is noticed from Sleeper No. 7 to 14 in switch portion due to scabbed rail and plate screws of slide chairs are found loose. f) 15 Nos. of GFN liners are missing. g) ERCs at Crossing portion are found dropped in due to elongation of SGCI insert holes.

11.14 It is observed that there is kink in crossover of 86A-B at KM 443/8-9 due to inadequate overall length of Crossover. This should be eliminated by rectification of Overall Length of Crossover duly shifting of one Points & Crossing. This should be planned on Top Priority duly considering the safe running of trains on this crossover.

11.15 There is a Rail Fracture at stock rail of Point No. 90B at KM 257/0 at ATS which is Fish plated. This switch needs to be replaced with new switch duly taking the Traffic Block.

11.16 Trap switch No. 77B at KM 442/28 is with wooden sleepers. This needs to be replaced with PSC Sleeper turn out.

C. Inspection of Joint Points & Crossing Registers:

11.17 North Cabin: Last Joint inspection is done on 22.8.2012 and summary of the defects is pasted on the top sheet of the register. The following items need attention:

f) Point No. 77 B – LH tongue rail is worn out, needs renewal.

g) Point No. 73A – Housing is not proper at toe.

h) Points No. 86A – LH stock and tongue rail needs renewal.

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i) Point No. 84B – gap at crossing joint is 15 mm instead of gapless.

j) Point No. 83A – switch portion is scabbed.

11.18 South Cabin: Last joint inspection is done on 3.6.2012. The pending notes of replacement of 98 nos. of PSC sleepers at track circuit No. 85AT on road No.5 needs to be expedited. This item is also figured during the safety audit inspection vide item No. 1.1 above.

12.0

Checking the speed of trains over points and crossings while entering onto loop lines:

12.1 Tested speed of goods train No. B276 (loco No. 12266 WDG4) while entering into GTL Yard from Bellary end with speed gun and found speed of 30 KMPH which is permitted on this turn out.

12.2 Tested speed of passenger train No. 57427 (loco No. 16656 R) with speed gun while entering into loop line from WADI end and found a speed of 17 KMPH as against permitted speed of 15 KMPH.

12.3 Loco Inspectors of GTL Division are not provided with Speed Guns to carryout surprise checks of the speeds while entering into loop lines and at Worksites. Same are required to be procured and distributed to all Loco Inspectors in the Division.

13.0

Manned LC Gate inspection:

13.1 Inspected LC No. 183/T at KM 443/8-9 operated from North cabin. TVUs – 5289, RVUs – 43, Date of census is 11/2009 and O&E 10/2011. Noticed the following irregularities:

The vertical clearance between road surface and LC gate boom on both sides is

found 1.10 M as against stipulated range of 0.8 M to 1.0 M, which needs to be

corrected.

Cabin side wicket gate is not usable.

No barricading on both sides.

13.2

Inspection at LC Gate No. 116/T ‘B’ class at KM 231/0-1 between Virapur – Bantanahal stations:

1. TVUs:15132 & RVUs: 274 Date of Census: 09/2011 O&E was done on 04/2011.

2. Sri.T.Chakrapani, Pointsman was working as Gateman who was in uniform and in possession valid competency certificate.

3. Pro-forma of LC Gate Register should be corrected.

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4. Approach road is not in good condition.

5. Working instructions of Gate when Gate Key cannot be extracted while the gate is in ‘closed’ condition and usage of small chains are not included in the Gate Working Rules.

6. Borewell is not in working. Understood that it is not handed over to the Engineering Branch by the contractor.

7. No Power supply to gate lodge from 26/08/2012.

8. GWR is not available in the vernacular.

14.0

Motor Trolley inspection between GTL - BLL stations towards BAY direction:

A. Inspection of Bridges:

14.1 Inspected bridge No. 326B at KM 255/2-1 on Down line which is of steel girder bridge, 3 spans of 12.2 M length each.

f) The splaying end of guard rails on both sides of bridgeis not as per standard

drawing. Guard rails are fixed by drilling the holes on PSC sleepers and due to

the irregularities in drilling of holes, the existing guard rail is not holding the

sleepers and found gaps in between head of the rail screws and bottom flange

of rail. All these non-standard sleepers are required to be renewed with

standard PSC sleepers as per stipulated RDSO drawing. It is learnt that similar

cases are found in many of the bridges on GTL division. Division should plan the

replacement of all the bridge approach sleepers by sending the indents to the

Headquarters for procurement.

g) Steel Girder Bridge No. 326B on down line - 20 Nos. of fish bolts connecting the

guard rails are missing.

h) 1 No. of hook bolt is missing and 20 hook bolts are loose.

i) There is a gap in foot path sheet between girder and approach abutment which

needs to be recouped for safety of Keymen walking over the bridge.

j) 37 Nos. of running rail clip bolts are found loose and these are to be tightened periodically by deputing Blacksmith staff.

14.2

KM 256/5 – Sand is deficient at sand hump at this location and needs to be recouped on

top priority for its effective functioning.

14.3 At KM 255/7-9 – ballast is deficient on bridge approaches.

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14.4 Cable duct covers are to be provided to the cables passed on the UP line side ballast deck bridge.

B. GTL (WEST):

14.5 Point No. 28B – Lubrication of gauge face of running rail on turn out and turn in curves is not being done periodically.

14.6 Point No. 28A at KM 255/0-1 – CMS crossing blocks are of non-standard with five bolts and spherical washers.

14.7 On bridge No. 325 – guard rail is provided which is a minor bridge. As per the laid down instructions, guard rails are not required on minor bridges. Hence, same may be removed.

14.8 4 Nos. of fish bolts are missing in cross over 20A/B. In Point No. 20B, sleeper No. 1 & 2 are non-standard.

14.9 It is found that large No. of avoidable joints are found in the yard of GTL West, which may be planned to be eliminated by organizing welding of rail joints.

14.10 Checked the in-motion weighment reports of weigh bridge located at GTL West for 3 rakes weighed on 3.8.2012, 8.8.2012 and 10.8.2012 and found an overweight of 1.21 tonnes in 2 wagons out of total no. of 142 wagons from these 3 rakes.

14.11 At KM 248/1-3 – Guard rails have been provided on the minor bridge which may be removed.

C. BLL station

14.12 Point No. 19A – 1 M long fish plates are required to be provided at heel of the switch.

14.13 It is found that large No. of avoidable joints are found in the yard of BLL also, which may be planned to be eliminated by organizing welding of rail joints.

14.14 The overshoot length 2 Nos. ( at Point No. 19A, 18A of GTL end) at BLL Yard are having surface and alignment defects. These overshoot lines require immediate attention and also horizontal clearances between central lines of overshoot lines with respect to nearest main lines need to be corrected to ensure standard moving dimension as per SOD.

14.15 It is observed that Elastic Rail Clips are not holding the PSC sleepers at CMS crossing portion of the fan-shaped lay outs at both the stations GTL West & BLL due to the

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enlargement of holes of SGCI inserts. This is resulting in frequent dropping of ERCs. Due to the excess enlargement of holes of inserts, use of shims is also not found effective as per the Sectional In-charge PWI. Hence, all the PSC sleepers at the crossing portion only should be planned for replacement to contain this problem.

14.16 Joint inspection of points & crossings at BLL station was done on 16.6.2012 and attended all the deficiencies.

14.17 Checked stabled goods train on Down loop line of BLL station. The hand brakes, skids and chains were provided correctly and cross checked with stable load register at station and found to be intact.

15.0

Inspection of Crew Lobby / GTL:

1. On Duty CC Sri Somashekar, Sri S.N.K. Murthy, CLI/In-charge/CCC is present during inspection.

2. Sign ‘On’ & ‘Off’ are being done in CMS but KMs, O.T, etc., statements were not generated by the CMS.

3. Breathalyzer is in working order along with printer and the spare one is also available. Every day the Breathalyser was not checked by the Shift CC/GTL at 00:00 hours for proper working and didn’t make entries for the same. Only it is written Breathalyser is working order while taking over charge in each shift.

4. Sri. R.V.Naik Guard/HPT/SWR who worked Tr. No. GTLER, at the time of sign ‘off’ on 25.08.2012 at GTL Lobby was tested ‘positive’ with 0.037% Mg/L (Record No.21497, Crew ID No 7021 at 02:30 Hours) & also the same Guard who worked T. No GTLER while sign ‘off’ on 27.08.2012 was again tested ‘positive’ with 0.0025% Mg/L (Record No. 21925, CREW ID 7021 at 13:38 Hrs). On both these occasions, Dy. SS/Lobby/GTL failed to record and report the same. Division also failed

On 23.8.2012, another Guard whose name could not be traced out from the records (record kept blank), undergone BA test at 00:42 hours and was tested ‘positive’ with 0.032% Mg/L (Record No 21144 Crew ID 7010) but it could not be made out whether he was tested while sign ‘on’ or sign ‘off’. On duty Dy. SS/LBY/GTL failed to record and report the same.

5. Checked the availability of safety literature and found updated, but 25% of crew

did not acknowledge. On duty CC/In-charge/ Lobby should ensure that all crew (100%) are acknowledging the safety literature.

6. Caution Order board is updated.

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7. Average PR to the crew for the last 03 periods; 15.07.12 to 28.07.12, 29.07.12 to

11.08.12 & 12.08.12 to 25.08.12 is 0.91, 1.16 & 1.08 respectively. The PR to crew should be given as per HOER.

8. ‘Off Side’ signals were not exhibited by the station staff at different stations in GTL division as reported by the LPs while signing ‘off’ at GTL crew lobby;

During May 73 locations, June 105 locations, during July 67 locations and during August at 45 (up to 26.08.12) locations

The figures shown above are on high side which should not be invited and this

practice of not deputing should be curbed at the earliest in the interest of safety especially in the background of unusual incidents that are taking place on our system, eg., on 01. 13.08.2012 at Eluru station where travelling passengers out of panic applied ACP and jumped ‘off’ from the train on a bridge and resulted in injuries to several passengers.

9. Speed of the train on different sections and different Authorities for working of

trains to be exhibited in the crew lobby.

10. The percentage of 10-hr. rule of the following Sections is very low. Efforts may be put for increasing up to 85%.

11. For the month from 29.07.2012 to 11.8.2012:-

GTL – NDL : 35.59% GTL - RC : 50.00% GTL – RU : 20.00% GTL – SC : 14.66% GTL – TPTY : 50.00% NDL – GY : 32.26%

12. For the month from 12.08.2012 to 25.08.2012:- DMM – WD : 50.00% GTL - DHNE : 54.55%

GTL – NDL : 37.60% GTL – RU : 42.11% GTL – SC : 12.09% HPT – GY : 50.00%

NDL – GY : 46.67%

13. Following 16 ALPs were found absent and the oldest being for the last 1229 days which is a long period. Divisional Authorities shall finalise the D&AR action aginst these employees and fresh indents, if required for the same to be processed at the earliest. The details of the employees are;

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S.No. Name Absent from date

Total no. days

Remarks

1 B.Giri Naik

16.06.2011 440 DAR Under process

2 S. Sreenivasa Rao Jr 18.04.2009 1229 -do-

3 Subash Chandra Darjee 18.01.2010 954 -do-

4 Rahul Kumar Bisen 16.04.2010 866 -do-

5 Harish Kumar 16.04.2010

866 -do-

6 B.Maruthi 02.06.2010 819 -do-

7 Amit Kumar Verma 13.04.2011 504 -do-

8 Bablu Kumar Meena 19.04.2011 498 -do-

9 Prakash Kumar Gedam 11.10.2011 323 -do-

10 Amit Kumar Sinha 21.10.2011 313 -do-

11 Raj Kumar 12.11.2011 291 -do-

12 Mukesh Kumar 21.11.2011 282 -do-

13 T. Kranthi Kumar 28.02.2012 183 -do-

14 Sukhram Meena 02.03.2012 180 -do-

15 Rajesh Mallah 12.05.2012 109 DAR yet to start

16 Nooka Raju 12.07.2012 48 DAR yet to start

14. Track Defects Register:

LP of T. No 57475 has recorded on 01.07.2012 that SR 30 KMPH Between KDT-VPL & VPL-GPU at KM 256/1-257/1 & 260/3-263/7 Engineering Indicators were not provided. The same was repeated to PRC/GTL. Feedback given on 01.07.2012 stating that the same was informed to Engineering Control which incorrect. The feedback should be given only when action for rectification is taken and the same to be repeated with time and date of action taken.

LP of T. No 16593 has recorded on 30.07.2012 that he experienced ‘Jerk’ between HKLT-NW at KM No 663/9 at a speed of 90 KMPH and message given at SM/NW. This was repeated to PRC/GTL. Feedback was given on 30.07.2012 stating that informed Engineering Control which is again incorrect. On enquiry of the same with the PRC/GTL on 29.08.2012, he informed that the JE/P-WAY/WADID attended and found nothing. The feedback should be given only when action is taken and the same to be repeated with time and date of action taken.

15. Signal Defects Register:

LP of T. No 17307 with Loco No 20060 has recorded that on 14.07.2012 between YPR-YNK Gate Distant at KM 11.00 LC Gate No. 10 ‘No aspect’ whereas Gate Signal was ‘’ proceed’. The same was repeated to PRC/GTL. Feedback given on 14.07.2012 stating that informed PRC/SBC, the feedback

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should be given only when action is taken.

LP of T. no 16381 with Loco No 14918 has recorded that on 25.08.2012 while approaching YG from TGDE Gate Distant shows ‘Caution’ aspect but Gate Inner Distant & Gate Signal shows ‘Proceed’ aspect. The feedback of the same was not received.

The GR & SR 3.85 has to be followed invariably by the concerned Supervisors.

16. The Average PDD for the month of May, June, July & August 2012 was 45.08 hours, 48.67 hours, 43.34 hours and 44.26 hours respectively. The PDD should be minimised to barest minimum with co-ordination of Operating Department.

17. In Grievances Register of Running Staff at GTL Depot a Complaint was registered on 22.08.2012 by LP Sri G.N.Shaw LP/M/GTL stating that working of T. No 15015 Ex SC-GTL is under rest at SC and exceeding more than 06 hours (On & Off) abnormally to 09-10 Hrs. which is unsafe. Please change the Link accordingly. The feedback was given by CLI/GTL, the change of Link is under process.

18. The Cumulative Hours of GTL depot for the Last Four period is given below Period Max Hrs Min. Hrs. 01.07.12 to 14.07.12 150.00 92.05 15.07.12 to 28.07.12 161.50 91.38 29.07.12 to 11.08.12 165.10 49.10(01 LP susp) 12.08.12 to 25.08.12 149.10 90.20

From the above, it can be concluded that LPs working Maximum of 161.50 Hours & Minimum of 91.38 Hours in a period, a difference of 70.12 Hours between them. CCC/GTL should ensure that the difference between the Maximum working Hours of LP and Minimum working Hours of LP should be maintain barest minimum.

19. Alcohol prone list of GTL Depot shows that Total 16 LPs under this list (Habitual –

05, Occasional – 10 & Prone to Alcohol – 01). A constant monitoring of these employees should be there. Also they should be sent for Rehabilitation Centre.

20. Control chart information is not available in Lobby, same may be made available in Lobby to minimize pre departure detention to crew.

21. All the lights and fans are working satisfactorily. It is advised to provide 02 Nos. of exhaust fans in the Lobby.

16.0

Inspection of Running Room:

16.1 On Duty Caretaker: Shri. T. Chandrashekar

16.2 Running Room Stock Position is:

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Total 41 Beds. Peak Occupation is between 19.00 Hrs to 05.00 Hrs is 41. Sl. No. Item Total Quantity Condemned 01. Bed Sheets 568 122 02. Pillow Covers 481 163 03. Bed Covers 90 06 04. Mosquito Nets 93 20 05. Woolen Blankets 71 14 06. Door Curtains 83 00 The condemned material is stacked in the Care Taker Room which has to be disposed at the earliest.

16.3 The Running Room is outsourced.

16.4 Contract staff attended Medical examination and were wearing badges with photo identification.

16.5 Implementation of subsidized meals is done.

16.6 Drinking water facilities with RO water purification is provided.

16.7 Adequate toilets facilities are not available. Only two per floor is provided and this needs to be increased.

16.8 Washing machine, drier & electric iron is provided and are in working order.

16.9 Security Staff is utilized for serving meals in dining room that does not possess medical certificate.

16.10 Computer facility is not available to check the crew available status.

16.11 In room no 1, 5 & 6 Iron cots to be changed. Condition of the linen is in good condition.

16.12 Blankets are not having date of cleaning; it has to be tagged to it.

16.13 No separate cooking facility for Non-Vegetarian. As per menu, only Vegetarian is provided but non-vegetarian food is also served, as desired by the crew.

16.14 Cattle trap is to be provided at the entrance of the Running Room.

16.15 Occupancy display is not provided at every room.

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16.16 Painted bed numbers are faded which has to be repainted.

16.17 Lights for individual cot are provided.

16.18 Socket for charging walkie-talkie sets are provided.

16.19 Doormats and footmats are provided in rooms.

16.20 Power backup through standby DG set is available and is in working condition.

16.21 Newspapers and magazines are provided in the reading room. Sri. Mukesh Kumar Guard/UBL/SWR on interaction informed that at times Hindi newspaper is not available. On 29.08.2012 also Hindi newspaper not available. Care Taker should ensure the availability of the same.

16.22 Centralized Air Cooling System is not provided.

16.23 No Mediation Room.

16.24 Safety Posters/Slogans are provided in Running Room.

16.25 First Aid box and Fire Extinguisher is not due for refilling.

16.26 Train timings board is provided.

16.27 Surrounding areas of running room is provided with greenery.

16.28 Provision of safety lockers are provided for the crews.

16.29 White washing and distempering done to the Running Room.

16.30 Cleaning of utensil is done in hot water provided by Solar heater.

16.31 Complaint Register: A Compliant was registered by Sri Ibrahim Sr. Goods Guard/HPT who worked 57451 Pass on 15.08.2012 stating that he arrived at 21.45 hours to running room but he didn’t get bed to take rest since all beds are occupied. At about 23.30 hours he got his occupation after the crew of 12732 vacated the bed. It is to bring notice that the Division Authorities to calculate the peak occupation and do needful arrangements to avoid such complaints.

16.32 It is observed that lot of used linen are kept open which is to be disposed. This should be expedited.

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16.33 Work is in progress for provision of 8 beds. This should be completed on top priority since some of the crew are being sent to Retiring Room at GTL station for taking rest.

16.34 Sticker to be provided on the woolen blankets showing the last cleaned date.

16.35 At present there is no room for storing and washing kitchen items. Additional room to be provided adjacent to the existing kitchen room.

16.36 All the lights and fans are working satisfactorily. It is advised to provide 02 Nos. of exhaust fans in the Lobby.

16.37 A 3 kW electrical hot case is replaced with solar water heater. It is appreciated for saving electrical energy in view of energy conservation.

16.38 A 50 kVA generator set is available and is utilized during emergency. Generator set tested and found working satisfactory. 6 Nos. of earth pits are available and visually checked and found satisfactory.

17.0

Various checks conducted:

17.1 SLR No.96719 of Train No.56503 was checked for the availability of BV Equipment which was having the following irregularity. 1) FP gauge calibration due on 02/5/12 overdue 2) BP gauge calibration due on 09/3/12 overdue Guard 0f Tr.No.56503 Sri P Surya Narayana, Pass. Guard/GTL, available detonators as personal equipment was totally in rusted condition which should be replaced immediately.

17.2 Surprise BA test was conducted at GTL Yard on the following staff all of them were tested ‘Negative’. The details of the crew are:

Train No.

Loco No. Names of the crew Result of the test

KRNT 14689+14923/WDG3A/KZJ LP: Sd Akbar ALP: S.K. Sinha

Negative

12164 16376/WDM2/GTL LP: Nagaraja ALP: Omprakash Nirmal

Negative

KPCC 13214+13100/WDG3A/GY LP: G Gourihnath ALP: Sujit Kumar

Negative

JSWT 16602+16715/WDM2A/GTL LP: D.J.Edwards ALP: Naresh babu

Negative

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JSWT 16602+16715/WDM2A/GTL LP: Nagaraj ALP: J C S Babu

Negative

17.3 Check on the personnel equipment and tools of the LPs were made and the following was noticed: 1. LP: Sd. Akbar a. In Standard tool Kit, the Adjustable Screw Spanner & Pipe Wrench is not working. b. G&SR is not updated with latest Amendment Slip, Last updation was AS No.4. 2. LP: G. Gourinath a. G&SR book is not updated with latest Amendment Slip, Last updated A.S. 04. b. ALP: Sujit Kumar – Personnel tool Tri-Colour Torch is not available, on enquiry he stated that it is not supplied.

17.4 Test check was conducted on whether the mobile phones of LPs are switched ‘on’ or ‘off’ when their train is on run was made and observed that four LPs mobile was in ‘on’ position which is against the instructions contained in the JPO. The details are: Sl No Name of the LP Tr. No. Result of the check 01. Md Ibrahim 56502 ON 02. P.Prabhakar Rao 16594 ON 03. Rahamatulla 16041 OFF 04. P.Veeresha 57452 OFF 05. D.Ramprasad 57476 ON 06. B.S.Cope 12628 OFF 07. R.Venugopal 16381 OFF 08. D.Sampath babu CTA OFF 09. S.Jaffer Vali P/56502 OFF 10. B.Veeraswamy P/57476 OFF 11. K.K.Ram BGM OFF 12. B.V.Reddy JWT ON 13. R.Rajshekar JVSL OFF 14. P.S.Veerabadharadu BOXN OFF 15. PRD Prasad LE OFF 16. K.Raghu Kumar NVVL OFF 17. G.Gourinath KPCC OFF 18. Sd Akbar KRNT OFF 19. A.J.Edward JSWT OFF 20. K.Adisheshu SGWF OFF The Sl. No 01,02,05 & 12 kept their mobile phone was found in switched ‘ON’ condition while on duty, suitable action to be taken on these employees.

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17.5 Rake Check:

Checked the rake of Train No. 57438/57428, which was under maintenance on pit line. Load -08 Coaches.

Brake power of rake checked and found 100% brake power.

Alarm chain pull test conducted with spring loaded dial gauge. 1. SC SLR 08716 – ACP operated at 09 Kg and on both side ACP indication lamp not

provided to this coach 2. SC GS 93442 – ACP operated at 35 Kg and on both side ACP indication lamps not

working 3. SC GS 98497 – ACP operated at 15 Kg and on both side ACP indication lamps not

working 4. SC GS 09469 – ACP operated at 13 Kg and on both side ACP indication lamps not

working 5. SC GS 98482 – ACP operated at 32 Kg and on both side ACP indication lamps not

working 6. SC GS 89419 – ACP operated at 20 Kg and on both side ACP indication lamps not

provided to this coach. 7. SC GS 07418 – ACP operated at 35 Kg and on both side ACP indication lamps not

provided to this coach 8. SC SLR 94717 – ACP operated at 25 Kg and on both side ACP indication lamp not

provided to this coach ACP found working on all the coaches, but the force required for pulling the alarm chain was more than the prescribed 06.4 Kg to 10 Kg Which require proper attention.

17.6 Standard form T-431 was not issued after placement of the coaching rake on pit line for Primary Maintenance, even though books are available with Dy.SS/GTL. Further on duty Shunting Master expressed that difficult to carry as it is very large in size. At present the placement memo and release memos are issued on plain paper.

17.7 Inspection of Main sub-station: 1. The sub-station is provided with 02 Nos. of 315 KVA transformers. Out of two, one

working and one stand by. 11 kV supply is stepped down to 415V and fed to station building and platforms, porter line, sub-station and TT rest house. 2 Nos. of DG sets of 250 kVA & 160A kVA are available to meet the emergency loads in case of power failure. Out of two DG sets, one used for emergency supply and other one is spare. Two DG sets are tested and found working satisfactory. DG set log book checked and found in order. RYB phases are not indicated. One over aged & defective DG set of 160 kVA is available, awaiting condemnation, same to be expedited. 01 No. of Aska lamp is available, tested and found working order.

2. Safety items like helmets, belts, gloves, earth discharge rod are available except

safety chains are not available same have to be procured immediately. It is advised to

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issue helmets, belts, gloves etc. as the part of their personal kit along with tool kit. A tool kit bag like “Back pack” may be procured from market and issue to the staff for carrying of tools etc.

3. First aid box renewed on 27.08.12. 03 Nos. of fire buckets with sand are available.

Electrical shock treatment board, sub-station lay out diagram and earth pits lay out diagram are available. 02 Nos. of 05 kgs & 01 No. of 75 kg fire extinguishers are available & their due dates are 21.09.12 & 19.06.13 respectively.

4. Transformer maintenance register checked and found in order. 250 kVA DG set

maintenance register checked and found in order. 160 kVA DG set maintenance register checked and observed that last ‘B’ check was done on 04.07.12. The DG set commissioned on 04.08.09 ‘C’ check has to be done once in every completion of year i.e. it is due for ‘C’ check for the last 3 years.

5. 08 Nos. of earth pits for structure are available. Earth pits tested for individual earth

resistance following are the earth resistance values. 1. EP1 0.4 Ω 2. EP2 0.8 Ω 3. EP3 2.8 Ω 4. EP4 10.0 Ω 5. EP5 1.21 Ω 6. EP6 1.36 Ω 7. EP7 2.48 Ω 8. EP8 0.80 Ω

From the above values it is observed that EP3, EP4 & EP7 values are more than 2 Ω. Therefore it is advised to improve the earth resistance by strengthening the earth pits. Earth resistance register checked and found not in order. It is advised to make a format in a concise fashion. So that it can be easily monitored.

6. Vide HQ Lr. no. E.195/2/Genl. Vol. VIII of dated 03.01.12, it was advised that all the

staff should be counseled regarding the use of safety items and safe working practice while working on HT/LT systems by depot in-charge and officers and acknowledgement of staff should be obtained in the assurance register. This assurance register should be kept in all the depots. The compliance should be sent by dt.30.09.12.

18.0

Inspection of ART/GTL:

18.1 The ART formation consisting of 4 Coaches + 2 BRNAHS wagons are placed in one hook and siding is having double entry facility.

18.2 The P-Way equipment and tools are not available in ART except rails & sleepers, since there is no nominated BCN wagon available in the formation.

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18.3 The concrete pathway on both side of ART & MRV siding for staff and material movement not available.

18.4 Adequate lighting facility on both side of ART & MRV siding for staff and material movement not available.

18.5 Following equipment found short against the standard quantity. Mechanical:

i) Inflatable tent - 01 No. ii) Oxy fuel cutting equipment – 01 set iii) Self-contained Breathing apparatus – 01 iv) DA & Oxygen set-02 Nos. available, it is suggested to procure 02 more set for

emergency usage at accident site. Electrical:

i) Generator set kerosene driven 1.5KVA 230V – 20 Nos. not available, however in this place 3KVA-02 Nos., 2.1 KVA-11Nos & 1.4 KVA-07Nos. are available, some of these appear to be very old.

P.Way: i) Rails 52 Kg – 20 Nos. ii) ST Sleepers – 250 Nos.

18.6 There is no separate sanction for ART & MRV rolling stock maintenance staff, the staff sanction proposal is pending at HQ for Accounts and GM approval.

18.7 ART equipment maintenance spares prescribed standard list not available.

18.8 Jacks of different capacity are not numbered and their individual testing record not maintained.

18.9 As per SOP, the ART/MRV equipment procurement approval has to be taken from HQs. It is appropriate to delegate these powers to Sr.DME who is also in JAG level instead of approval given by Dy.CME/R&L at Headquarters or transfer the powers of procuring items for ART & MRV within the Divisional JAG level powers.

18.10 Total 28 Mechanical staff are nominated for ART.

18.11 4 nos. of oxygen cylinders and acetylene cylinders are available and these were last tested on 26-6-12 and next due date for testing is 25-9-12.

18.12 6 nos. of fire extinguishers are available and next due date for refilling is 21-9-12.

18.13 6 nos. of LPG lamps are available and are in working condition.

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18.14 Wire ropes are last tested on 21-3-12 and next due date for testing is 28-9-12.

18.15 Buffer height gauge (coach & goods) and wheel profile gauges are due for testing. Sr.DME has informed that gauges have already been sent for testing on 28-8-12.

18.16 Checked the ART log book and noted the following:

ART was moved on 6-8-12 ART to PF-3/4 at GTL yard for attending derailed coach no. SCRA11210. 33 employees have attended.

Dy.CME/R&L has inspected ART on 11-1-12 and 8 remarks were made. Compliance to these remarks was given.

Sr.DME has inspected ART on 07-7-12 and 11 observations were made. Compliance to these observations has been given.

Joint inspection of JAG officers was done on 05-3-12 and 10 observations were made. Compliance to these observations has been given.

Joint inspection of supervisors was done on 21-8-12 and 8 observations were made. Compliance to these observations has not been given.

18.17 Working condition of the inflatable tower, jack with traverser was tested and found satisfactory.

18.18 Working condition of the air bags was checked and found satisfactory. Sr.DME has been advised to check the condition of the air bags not only to see the condition of the bags but also to acquaint the staff on how to use the equipment.

18.19 There is an AMC for maintenance of inflatable tower from 25-1-12 to 24-1-13. At present there is no AMC for maintenance of HRE equipment.

18.20 20 nos. of detonators of 2009 make are available.

18.21 Last trial run was conducted on 04-8-12 and next due date is 03-11-12.

18.22 Layout of the hydraulic re-railing equipment has to be reviewed and proper numbering has to be given to each item and the same number has to be given on the layout chart to identify equipment easily.

18.23 As per the standard list, seizure roller bearing gadget is deficient. It should be procured on top priority.

18.24 First aid box was last replenished on 08-7-12 and next due on 07-10-12.

18.25 At present 2 nos. of cutting equipment with flash back arrester facility are available. Requirement of these equipment may be reviewed and if required 2 more may be

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processed.

18.26 It is observed that there is no proper pathway to ART/MRV. This should be provided on top priority.

18.27 At present there is no separate sanction for maintenance of ART/MRV. In this connection a vetted proposal for creation of 24 posts alongwith 263 posts for newly inducted trains was sent to HQrs. for further processing. This should be expedited.

18.28 S&T Equipment: i. The items were verified with respect to the approved list and found in order.

ii. The list of staff nominated for the ART was available. However, the staff have other

designated duties outside Guntakal station and it is possible that they may not be available

at HQ during the exigency. It is therefore necessary that separate Breakdown duty staff are

designated and posted specifically for ART duties.

iii. Breakdown duty staff may be provided with CUG SIMs for communication at the time of

exigency.

iv. The VSAT system is still having deficiencies especially with respect to the long set up time

taken in its installations and quality of Voice communication over the VSAT link. These issues

may be resolved.

v. Regular testing of VSAT system may be done on 13/14 of every month with IRPMU and HQ staff.

18.29 Electrical Equipment: As per Board list all the items are available except item No. 20. i.e., Drum of fixed stand for main cable is not available. PVC sheathed flexible cable 23/0.193 mm 15 m long with weather proof pins and sockets are of ordinary type only. It is advised to provide weather proof distribution boards.

18.30 Engineering Equipment: 1. BRN is containing 60 class –II 52 kg rails as against 80 Nos. of rails required as per laid

down schedule.

2. 250 ST sleepers are loaded on BRN as against 500 Nos. required.

3. At present no track fittings and other T&P items of Engineering department are available on ART.

4. As against BRN one BCN (fir for 100 KMPH) is required to be made available for

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keeping 500 ST sleepers apart from T&P items and other track fittings.

19.0

Inspection of MRT/GTL:

19.1 As per HLC recommendation, one nominated Diesel Loco to be available round the clock for quicker movement of MRV, this was not prescribed in the form of written instructions.

19.2 Safety helmet with torch lights to be replaced with LED type torch light.

19.3 Existing conventional spare breathalyzer to be replaced with RDSO approved type (Tayaltech) with printing facility.

19.4 Working condition of the inflatable tower, HRD was tested and found satisfactory.

19.5 There is an AMC for maintenance of inflatable tower from 25-1-12 to 24-1-13.

19.6 There is a contract for maintenance of HRD equipment from 12-9-12 to 11-9-13.

19.7 4 nos. of fire extinguishers are available and next due date for refilling is 21-5-13.

19.8 Checked the working condition of electric telescopic mast of electrical van and same are in working condition.

19.9 Inspected the medical van and advised that month-wise expiry of medicine list should be readily available for easy replenishment.

19.10 Electrical Equipment:

1. Additional 150 W, 500 W and 1000 W fittings with lamps are available, it is advised to provide 5 Nos. of 2 m type Tripod stands.

2. 100 W gas filled bulbs of Boynet type along with holder in cage wire with handle and hook, the lamps should be replaced with 25 W CFL lamps and also 4 Nos. of LED type torch lights may also be provided.

3. 20 Nos. of street light fittings with 4 FT lamps of 28 W is additionally provided. It is advised to provide a small light weight portable stand to each fitting, so that it can be moved easily wherever required.

4. For easy identification of materials, item wise name stickers should be provided on the racks.

5. 01 No. of mini trolley provided in ART to transport small DG sets and materials is

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very impressive. It is advised to provide one more mini trolley, so that materials can be transported at the earliest.

6. 15 kVA and 05 Nos. of 2 kVA DG sets are tested on load with 1000 W & 150 W lamps and found working satisfactorily.

7. 06 Nos. of telescopic stands of 2 m height and 2 Nos. of 6m height are tested and found working satisfactory. The tripod stands make compare are easy to handle & robust. All the Sr.DEEs are advised to procure the similar type.

8. Checked generator maintenance i.e., month of maintenance is shown without date. It is advised to record date of maintenance in the diary.

9. It is observed that ART & MRV coaches are provided with 120 AH LMLA batteries. It is advised to replace the all 120 AH LMLA batteries with 120 AH VRLA batteries.

10. It is appreciated that the layout of ART provided with racks and stacking of materials in racks are very good. All the Sr.DEEs are advised to follow the similar layout of ART and MRV at GTL.

11. A 4 KVA DG set available as additional in MRV may be removed being very old and open type & noisy without acoustic enclosure, in its place 2 Nos. of 1.5 kVA acoustic type DG set may be provided.

12. In addition to the list of materials in ART & MRV, it is advised to provide one more set of tools with 01 Nos. of adjustable spanner.

13. It is observed that, inflatable lamps (Aska) are maintained by Mechanical Department, which is an Electrical item. As the lighting system is maintained by Electrical Department, the inflatable lamps (Aska) may be handed over to Electrical Department.

20.0

Interaction with Divisional Branch Officers:

20.1

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Divisions have to feed the data of accidents with all the particulars till the stage of punishments imposed in the Safety Website SIMS. To ensure this aspect, Division shall require training the staff for timely feeding of data in the SIMS.

20.2 Division has brought out that inspection reports of JAG Officers are not receiving properly to submit their compliance early.

20.3 Recently Southern Railway had carried out safety audit inspection as a part of external safety audit inspection by other Railways on 12th & 13th July, 2012. Inspection report of the same has already been received by the Division and Division should expedite the submission of compliance.

20.4 Sr. DEN/Co-ord. brought out that there are large no. of vacancies in both Group C and D categories due to the large scale completion of doubling and consequent commissioning. The required strength of Group D staff for maintenance of track is 4525 as per MCNTM Formula as on 1.4.2012. The actual strength is 2240 with vacancies of 2285 whereas approval is available for outsourcing for 865 only and requested to make arrangements to either granting approval for outsourcing or filling up of vacancies for balance 1420 vacancies. Even proposal for creation of posts of P.Way Supervisors have not been sanctioned. Need for supervisors in proportion to the increase in work load due to doubling is must to ensure proper inspection and supervision of maintenance works even if some maintenance activities are sanctioned. Creation of supervisor posts even by surrendering of Group ‘D’ posts needs to be considered in order to have proper inspection and supervision.

20.5 Walkie-Talkie sets for Rolling-in / Rolling-out staff for quick communication to Drivers in case of unusual and exchange of all right signals with Rolling-in / Rolling-out staff by Guard.

20.6 ART equipment – JAG powers to be restored to Branch Officers in JAG.

20.7 Manpower for maintenance of ART

20.8 LC gate – making open to road traffic proposal to be approved.

20.9 LC No. 144A – ROB under construction, but held up, to be co-ordinated for completion.

21.0

Inspection of Virapur station:

21.1 Stabled Load Register:

21.2

1. Maintained in the format given by HQ. 2. Loop Line was blocked with DKAE Goods with load of 42+1 from 1350hrs of

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25.08.2012. BPC No: 000770 was issued at HRR/MYS/SWR on 23.08.2012 for 12+3 days.

3. Hand brakes were deficient for about 10-12 wagons in the formation.

21.3 SWR Assurance Register: It is suggested that the register is maintained in three separate portions; one for regular station staff, one for the staff who resume duty after a continuous gap of 15 days due to leave / sick /absent / refresher, and the third portion for outstation staff who work on relief duties at the station.

21.4 Bio-data Register: Found none are due for PME and Refresher Course training. SS/VP should direct the staff for PME on attaining 45 years of age as per Para 514 of IRMM.

21.5 SWR/Virapur:

SWR NO.G.85 was issued on 16.07.2012 and was brought into force on 01.08.2009. a) Para 2.1 – Interlocking at the station should be corrected as STD-II/R.

b) Para 6.2- Reception of trains: stipulation given in Para 6.2.ii cannot be implied since

KL 15 points are not connected. Hence, Point No.12 should be kept in ‘R’ position and the line should be kept free with SOL.

c) Para 6.5 Complete Arrival of Train: Should be corrected as per the Amendment Slip

given to G&SR, i.e., exchanging PNs with Guard of stopping trains.

d) Para 9.2, TSL Working- reception of train from Wrong Line- Authority mentioned as T.369-3(b) instead of Pilot ‘in’ Memo.

e) Appendix-‘A’: General description of LC Gate, Gate equipment and Gate Working Rules are not available.

f) Appendix-‘B’: Working Instructions of IPS are not available in Chapter No.4 or in Appendix-‘B’.

22.0

Inspection of GTL (West):

22.1

On duty staff:

1. Shri K.Balasubramaniam , SS(Working) 2. Shri T.K Jayaram,DySS 3. Shri B.Veeranna, Points man 4. Shri Y.Narayana, Points man

All The staff are alert and in uniform with valid competency certificates.

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22.2 SWR & Assurance Register: SWR No. G/82/GTLW issued on 12.01.11 and brought into force on 13.02.11. Assurance of staff was obtained in individual pages. It is advised to obtain assurance of the staff continuously in one page and which facilitate Inspecting Official to check.

22.3 Officers Inspection Register: Last Operating Officer inspection conducted was by Sr.DOM/GTL on 31.05.12 and DOM/Goods on 12.08.12. In action taken column, compliance recorded as noted by SM without taking necessary action on the irregularities / deficiency pointed out by officers during their inspection.

22.4 S&T failure Register: The S&T failures are as follows;

Month BF SF PF TC AC LC gate

BPAC Total

May’12 - 2 - 1 - - 1 4

June’12 - - - - - - 2 2

July’12 - - - 2 - - 5 7

Aug’12 till date

- - - - - - 1 1

The BPAC failures are regular in every month.05 BPAC failures were occurred in the month of July’12, the reasons for failure to be analyzed. On 09.08.12 BPAC was failed at 10.45hrs and rectified at 11.30 hrs due to CSM packing work at Dn line. It is advised that CSM staff to pay utmost attention while packing at BPAC circuits to avoid failures.

22.5 TIs inspection Register: TI/GTL has conducted inspections on 06.04.12 and 08.05.12 The inspection notes are computerized and pasted in the register. Inspection notes are to be written in the register itself during the inspection and inspections should bring out lapses / irregularities on day-to-day working, so that working is streamlined rather than casual and routine. However, it is observed that there is no mention about nature of the inspection conducted. It is advised to conduct Regular, Day /night surprise, safety and casual inspections to be conducted as per schedule of inspections issued for section TIs.

22.6 Gradation Register: Gradation of staff due on 01.07.12. All the staff 5 SM/ASMs and 5 Pointsman were adjudged as grade “A” in previous gradation done on 01.01.12. The instructions issued by Railway Board to be followed strictly for Gradation of staff.

22.7 Monthly Safety Meeting Register: Monthly Safety Meeting was conducted on “passing of a Gate Signal at ON”(GR.3.73) on 07.0812. It is observed that time of meeting conducted was not mentioned. All the staff acknowledged the minutes of the meeting. The Rule of the month was not issued by

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safety branch on date, safety meeting was conducted on “passing of a gate signal At ON”GR.3.73.Safety branch rule of the month “Fire in running train –Isolation” received at station on 24.08.12. Sr.DSO/GTL advised rule of the month which should be issued in first week of the month, so that safety meeting can be held by 10th of the every month.

22.8 SMs Night Surprise Inspection Register. SS /GTL(W) has conducted two night surprise inspections per month regularly. However, it is noticed that he has conducted only one night surprise inspection during the month of May’12. It is advised to conduct Two such inspections as per extant rules.

22.9 Train passing Documents: Checked Train passing documents and observed the following irregularities.

1. T/1525- no serial number on pages and certification by SS/TI. 2. T/A 1425 &. T/B 1425 station codes are written. It is advised write full name

of the station in capital letters.

22.10 Audible alert buzzer with timer for setting the points against occupied line( GR-3.38(2): In order to avoid cases of not setting the points against occupied line, Audio-visual warning with timer was provided on trial basis at GTL(W). It was observed that while receiving Train No. DN SGWF Goods on Rd-2, the buzzer alerted after 4 minutes on complete arrival of train.

22.11 At GTL west station, the readings of analog axle counter used for bridge portion were checked and found within the permissible range. It is however necessary that the multi-meters available with ESMs on the division are periodically calibrated to ensure their accuracy. Division may make necessary arrangement for this purpose.

23.0

Inspection of Bantanahal:

23.1 On duty staff:

1. Shri N.Adisesha Chary, SS(Working) 2. Shri Roop Singh Meena. LR/ASM 3. Shri B.Ramaiaiah, Points man

All The staff are alert and in uniform with valid competency certificates.

23.2 SWR & Assurance Register: SWR No. G/84/BLL issued on 06.11.09 and brought into force on 05.12.09. Assurance of staff was obtained in individual pages. It is advised to obtain assurance of the staff continuously in one page and which facilitate Inspecting Official to check assurance of the staff at a glance.

23.3 Stabled Load Register: Train No.BOXN 244 stabled on DN Loop line at 23.55 hours on 26.08.12 and secured as

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per extant rules. Brakes of Wagon No.2,9,12,16,18,22nd from engine and 5,6,7,8,9,& 10th from Brake van were applied. Due to ineffective brakes of wagons the extra time is being consumed for securing the train in terms of SR 5.23.1.

23.4 Monthly Safety Meeting Register: Monthly safety Meeting was conducted on Shunting (Appendix XII) at 17.00hrs on 19.08.12. Out of 2 SM/ASMs and 6 points men, one point’s man has not acknowledged the minutes of the meeting. It is advised to obtain acknowledgement of all the staff to update their knowledge. It is observed that Rule of the month was not issued by safety branch on date safety meeting was conducted on shunting. Safety branch rule of the month “Fire in running train –Isolation” received at station on 24.08.12. Sr.DSO/GTL advised that rule of the month should be issued in first week of the month, so that safety meeting can be held by 10th of the every month.

23.5

Bio data cum Gradation Register: Bio-data register and Gradation Register were clubbed together and maintained for individual employee. It is advised that both Bio data register and Gradation Register should be maintained exclusively and all the staff details must be recorded continuously in one page so that it facilitate Inspectorial person to check the details at a glance. Gradation of staff done on 01.07.12. All the staff 2 SM/ASMs and 6 points man staff were adjudged as “A” grade.

23.6 Officers Inspection Register: Last Operating Officers inspection conducted by DOM/G was on 21.07.12 and 28.06.12 and AOM/Goods was on 15.05.12. Compliance was not recorded for inspection notes of the Officers. It is advised to record compliance so that corrective action can be taken on the irregularities pointed out by Officers during the inspection.

23.8 TIs inspection Register: TI/GTL has conducted inspections on 25.07.12 and 11.05.12 The inspection notes are computerized and pasted in the register at later date. Inspection notes are to be written in the register itself during the inspection and inspections should bring out lapses / irregularities on day-to-day working so that working is streamlined rather than casual and routine. However, it is observed that there is no mention about nature of the inspection conducted. It is advised to conduct Regular, Day /night surprise, safety and casual inspections as per schedule. However, in action taken column compliance recorded as noted by SM without taking necessary action on the irregularities/deficiency pointed out by TIs during the inspection. The compliance of previous inspection should be checked and ensured by TIs during the inspection.

23.9 Train passing Documents: Checked Train passing documents and observed the following irregularities.

1. T/369(3b) – no serial number on pages and no certification by SS/TI.

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2. T/A 1425 &. T/B 1425 station codes are written and overwriting / scoring out should be avoided.

It is advised write full name of the station in capital letters.

23.10 Point no.19A was checked for obstruction test. The point responded correctly both in normal and reverse settings. The track locking of point was also checked and found effective.

No. Safety.195/BI-MSA/4/GTL Date: 18.9.2012

(P.N. RAM)

CHIEF SAFETY OFFICER