Correction slip 7 to the G&SR 1999 edition

  1. Existing SR 3.78.4 at page 108 is revised to read as under:-

SR 3.78.4 Need for re-acquainting himself with the working in a section by a Driver :– Driver shall acquaint himself by undertaking following number of trips as road learning in case he has not worked in the section for periods shown against each –

No. of trips of Road learning / Period of absence
During Day / During Night
2 / 1 / over 1 year
1 / 1 / over 3 months

In case of Ghat sections and sections with automatic signalling, driver may request for a maximum of 3 trips more than stipulated.

[Ref: CSO’s Letter no. T 361.P. CS/G&SR 1999 edition dated 07/05/02]

  1. Add new SR 3.38.3 below SR 3.38.2 at page 63:-

SR 3.38.3: Setting of points when two trains are to be crossed on single line section:–

(1)When two trains are to be crossed at non-interlocked stations and standard I interlocked stations where interlocking permits, the facing points must be set and locked for respective lines on which each train is to be received. Reception signals shall be taken off for one train at a time and reception signals in opposite direction for second arriving train shall be kept at “ON” position. The trailing points at the far end although set against the line on which first train is to be received does not constitute on obstruction in the path of the train.

(2)After arrival of first arriving train, reception signals shall be taken off for second arriving train after setting the complete route including trailing points.

[Ref : CSO’s letter No. T.361.P.CS/G&SR 1999 edition Date : 13/06/2002]

  1. GR 4.17 sub rule (2) clause (b) at page 140 is revised to read as under:-

4.17(2) (b) : meanwhile withhold the closing of the block section to ensure that no train is allowed to enter the block section from the station in rear.

Provided that where in a section, a block proving axle counter or track circuit and complete track circuiting of station yard, excluding non-running lines on either end is provided and where block section clear indication provided with such equipment shall ensure clearance of block section automatically, the withholding may not be necessary, and

[Ref: Railway Board’s letter No. 99/Safety (A&R)/19/7 dated 2.9.2002.]

  1. Add the following note .(3) below note (2) of GR 14.05 at page 331 :-

(3) Exchange of bell codes under reference numbers 3 and 4 are not required in a section provided with block proving axle counter or track circuit having complete track circuiting of station yard excluding non-running lines on either end.’’

[Ref: Railway Board’s letter No. 99/Safety (A&R)/19/7 dated 2.9.2002]

  1. Add the following sub rule (4) below sub rule (3) of GR 14.10 at page 333.

(4) In a section with block proving axle counter or track circuit and complete track circuiting of station yard, excluding non-running lines on either end, block section clear indication provided with such equipment shall also ensure compliance of the provisions of sub-rules (1), (2) and (3) above.

[Ref: Railway Board’s letter No. 99/Safety (A&R)/19/7 dated 2.9.2002]

  1. The SR 16.01-1 regarding Gateman competency certificate at page 386 is revised to read as under:-

SR 16.01-1 :- Gateman competency certificate:

(a)No person shall be appointed to work as a Gateman unless he is in possession of a certificate of competency. This certificate shall be issued as per the guidelines given below:

Particulars of staff

/ Competency Certificate to be signed by /

Counter signed by

Gateman working on
Interlocked Traffic gates. / TI / Safety Counselor (Tfc.) and
SE (Sig) / Safety Counselor (S&T) / ADSO
Gateman working on
Interlocked Engineering gates. / SE (P.Way)/Safety Counselor (P.Way) and SE (Sig)/Safety Counselor (S&T) / ADEN
Gateman working on
Non-interlocked Traffic gates. / TI / Safety Counselor (Tfc.) / ADSO
Gateman working on
Non-interlocked Engineering gates. / SE (P.Way)/Safety Counselor (P.Way) / ADEN

(b)Preferably, these certificates shall be issued at the time of refresher or initial training in divisional training centers after proper training, counselling and evaluation of knowledge and understanding of the gateman. The validity of the certificate will be three years.

(c)The controlling officials must ensure that Gatemen posted at a level crossing gate under their control are fully conversant with its working before they are posted to work independently and in possession with the competency certificate.

(d)The competency of Switchman/ Cabin man / Lever man regarding working of gate should be checked at ZTC/Divisional Training Centre. The Switchman/ Cabin man / Lever man competency certificate should include their competency regarding operation/ working of gates also. The format of the competency certificates should be modified accordingly.

[Ref: Office note T.361.P. G&SR revision dated 22.01.03]

  1. Existing Line Clear Ticket Format below GR 14.25 sub rule (1) at page 338 is revised to read as under:
Form No. T/B 1425
Central Railway
Sr. No. ______

PAPER LINE CLEAR TICKET

(Driver/Record)

Down

Number of Train ______Down (Description)______

Date ______Time ______hours ______minutes.

FromStation Master ______

ToThe Driver of Train No. ______Down

The line is clear and you are authorized to proceed to______station.

Last train No. ______cleared section at ______station.

Private No (in words) ______(in figures) ______

AUTHORITY TO PASS SIGNAL AT ‘ON’ POSITION

*You are authorized to pass last Stop Signal in danger, when the signal is interlocked with Block Instrument.

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Signature of Station Master

Station Master’s Stamp

*Strike out which ever is not applicable

Form No. T/C 1425
Central Railway
Sr. No. ______

PAPER LINE CLEAR TICKET

(Driver/Record)

UP

Number of Train ______Up (Description)______

Date ______Time ______hours ______minutes.

FromStation Master ______

ToThe Driver of Train No. ______Up

The line is clear and you are authorized to proceed to______station.

Last train No. ______cleared section at ______station.

Private No (in words) ______(in figures) ______

AUTHORITY TO PASS SIGNAL AT ‘ON’ POSITION

*You are authorized to pass last Stop Signal in danger, when the signal is interlocked with Block Instrument.

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Signature of Station Master

Station Master’s Stamp

*Strike out which ever is not applicable

[Ref: Railway Board’s letter No. 97/Safety (A&R)/29/15 dated 29.01.2003]

  1. Existing SR 4.19.3 (a) item No. 12 at page –147 is revised to read as under :-

A light weight, compact portable control telephone to all drivers working in electrified sections.

[Ref: Office note T.361.P. G&SR revision dated 29.04.03]

  1. Existing SR 3.36-1 (c) at page –57 has been deleted.

[Ref: Office note T.361.P. G&SR revision dated 15.12..03]

10. Add a new SR 16.03.1(d) below SR16.03-1 (c) at page 388:-

SR 16.03.1(d)

Where there is no rail traffic during night, the gateman of day duty, after his duty hrs, may leave the gate open for road traffic. Before leaving the gate, the gateman will ask permission to do so from the controlling SM under exchange of private number. SM will give such permission only after ensuring that there is no train in the block section. Keys of gate lodge will be kept by gateman. Likewise, while the gateman resumes his duty at a gate in the day time, he will exchange private number with the controlling SM as an assurance of having resumed duty. SM will ensure the availability of gateman at the gates in the section before resumption of train working in the block section.

[Ref: Office note T.361.P. G&SR revision dated 05.01.04]

Date: 12.01.04 R.N.Verma

COM/C.Railway

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