ZONAL RAILWAY TRAINING INSTITUTE

C. RLY. BHUSAWAL
Assistant loco pilot Induction Course (AC)
CODE – AIM /IAIA
UNIT MODULE TO BE COVERED -- 18
ELIGIBILITY – App ALP
DURATION – 78+8+34 = 120 Working Days
Module wise Day Distribution
AIM AC TFC C&W OHE SIM Module Final Total As per Field Foot Plate in
Exam EXAM Days Rly Training Division
in Board with ZRTI
Class in class Instructor

AIM-1 1 1 1

AIM-2 0.25 0.25 0.25

AIM-3 0.25 0.25 0.25

AIM-4 0.5 0.5 0.5

AIM-5 0.5 0.5 0.5 2

AIM-6 4 0.5 4.5 4.5 3

AIM-7 12 0.5 12.5 12.5 5 8

AIM-8 10 0.5 10.5 10.5 8

AIM-9 24 24 24

AIM-10 2 2 2

AIM-11 1 1 1

AIM-12 0.75 0.25 0.5 1.5 1.5 1

AIM-13 3 1 4 4 4

AIM-14 4 4 4 4

AIM-15 0.5 2.5 0.5 3.5 3.5 4

AIM-16 1 1 1

AIM-17 1 2 3 3 3

AIM-18 1.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 3 3

Final 1 1 1
Exam
Total 39.75 26 5 1.75 2 2.5 1 78 78 8 34

Day Distribution Field training and Footplate at ZRTI & in Division

As per proposed syllabus As per Railway board

Field Training with ZRTI Instructor 08 Days 08 Days

Footplate as CO-ALP in Division 34 Days 34 Days

Total 42 Days 42 Days

 MODULE NO. - AIM-1
CODE - AIM-1 /IAIA
TRAINING CONTENT - ORIENTATION MODULE

Class Room 01 Day (ACT Faculty)

TIME (As per Rly Board) Field Training --
Foot Plate as CO-ALP --
Module Exam --

S.N. Lesson Sub-Lesson Periods

Welcome & Welcome address & brief on organizational 01

1. Introduction structure of Indian Railways, brief on departments &
role.
General Comprehensive presentation on the independent role of 03
Duties of ALP in safe train operation& brief description of ACTM
ALP and relevant rules applicable to ALP like Cleanliness of
2.
Loco, lookout glass cleaning, ALP shall assist the LP, to
obey the lawful order of LP, Appearance and proper
uniform. etc.
Safety Precaution/rules to be followed in electrified 03
Precautions zone/electric locomotive
3.  Safety precautions related to 25kV OHE
 Safety precautions during corridor / machine
room inspection on moving loco
 Safety precaution during field training shed
visit, riding on loco, crossing of railway track.
4. Punctuality Role of punctuality in life of running staff 01
 MODULE NO. - AIM-2
CODE - AIM-2 /IAIA
TRAINING CONTENT - LOBBY MODULE

Class Room 0.25 Day (ACT Faculty)

TIME (As per Rly Board) Field Training --
Foot Plate as CO-ALP --
Module Exam --

S.N. Lesson Sub-Lesson Periods

01 Crew-Lobby a. General Description of Lobby
working
b. Procedure of Sign-On & Sign-Off
through CMSkiosk
c. Breathalyzer test & its importance 01
(Dos/Don’tsrelated to consumption
of alcohol)
d. Overview of Registers & notices/
safety bulletingkept in lobbies
e. Booking pattern of ALPs on freight
trains (FIFO,booking after availing
leaves, after PR, etc.)
f. Serving of call book
g. Leave sanctioning procedure by 01
Sr.CC/CC
h. Brief overview of IT tools like HRMS,
CMS etc.
i. Chalak Dal App and Usage.
 MODULE NO. - AIM-3
CODE - AIM-3 /IAIA
TRAINING CONTENT - RUNNING ROOM MODULE

Class Room 0.25 Day (ACT Faculty)

TIME (As per Rly Board) Field Training --
Foot Plate as CO-ALP --
Module Exam --

S.N. Lesson Sub-Lesson Periods

Running a. Overview of Running Room
Room functioning
b. Exposure on common facilities
available in Running Rooms
c. Brief on rest rules and importance 01
of it in life of running staff
d. Overview of subsidized meal
system in running rooms, system
of meal where subsidized meal is
not available.
01
e. Dos & don’ts during stay in running
room
f. Switching off of mobile during rest
period in runningroom
g. Procedure of call book serving in 01
running room
h. Reporting for duty at out station
lobby well in before schedule
departure of train (mentioned in call
book)
 MODULE NO. - AIM-4
CODE - AIM-4 /IAIA
TRAINING CONTENT - YARD MODULE

Class Room 0.5 Day (ACT Faculty)

TIME (As per Rly Board) Field Training --
Foot Plate as CO-ALP --
Module Exam --

S.N. Lesson Sub-Lesson Periods

Yard Learning Overview of Yard layout
Brief on of yard operations: use of
switches (turnouts) to direct trains to 01
the appropriate tracksfor sorting,
classification, or departure.
Communicating with train crews,
including TrainManagers (Guard), to
ensure a smooth departure and arrival
of trains. 01
Managing signals within the yard to
01 control the movement of trains and
ensure safety duringshunting and
marshalling.
Dispatching trains from the yard,
coordinating withother yard masters, 01
section controllers, and higher
authorities.
Learning road procedure in yards : On
foot LR to conversant with yard 01
signals, crossings, points, washing line,
pit line, wired/unwired lines, etc.
 MODULE NO. - AIM-5
CODE - AIM-5 /IAIA
TRAINING CONTENT - STATION MODULE

Class Room 0.5 Day (TFC Faculty)

TIME (As per Rly Board) Field Training 02 Days
Foot Plate as CO-ALP --
Module Exam --

Sno. Lesson Sub sesson Periods

1 Station a. Brief description of duties performed by SM/ASM 04
Working b. Importance of Signal exchange by station staff with
passing trains.
c. Communicating with section controller to coordinate train
movements.
d. Line clear obtaining / granting procedure as per system
of working.
e. Departure/Arrival of trains from/to the station in
accordance with the schedule and safety protocols.
f. Managing and controlling signals at the station to
facilitate safe train movements on the assigned tracks.

g. Responding to emergencies, accidents, or incidents at

the station and coordinating with relevant
authorities for assistance.
h. Facilitating the changeover of train crews at the
station.
i. Brief description on means of communications
available in SM’s office/cabin like Control phone,TLC/TPC
phone, P&T phone, VHF set, walkie- talkie, etc.

j. Tolls available with ASM/SM for securing the loads like

chains, sprag & wedges, padlocks, clamps etc,
k. Registers like stabling register, train intactness
register etc
l. Overview on Grant of block - Traffic and OHE
m. Role of statin staff like Porter/Points men and their
duties during train passing and signal exchanging with train
crew, stabling of load, etc.
n. General description of responsibility of Technician Signal
(ESM), relay room, panel etc.
o. Brief overview of Data logger.
2 Field training a. Yard 8
b. Station 8
 MODULE NO. - AIM-6
CODE - AIM-6/IAIA
TRAINING CONTENT - DRIVING MODULE
Class Room 4 Days (ACT Faculty)
TIME (As per Rly Board) Field Training --
Foot Plate as CO-ALP 3 Days
Module Exam 0.5 Day

S.N Lesson SUBJECT Periods

General Familiarization with layout of loco cabs of conventional 04

Description locomotives

Familiarization with layout of loco cabs of three phase 04

locomotives

Familiarization with layout of loco cabs of WAG12 04

1 locomotives

Knowledge of A9/SA9 brake valves, Horn, wiper, other 04

apparatus in cab

Knowledge of various equipment like Headlight, Flasher 04

light, Marker light, gauges & meters in cab ,etc and
their functions.

Location of handbrake / parking brake and its operation 02

RS valve (emergency brake valve) 02

Loco log book Familiarization with Loco log book & Loco Pilot’s pocket 02
2
diary

3 Duties of ALP Duties of ALP with respect to signals 02

Call out of Signal Importance of Signal call out and procedure 04

(Demonstration of procedure of call out signal as per
4
instructions laid down. This should be
demonstrated by each trainee ALP multiple times)

04
5 Module Exam Module Exam
 MODULE NO. - AIM-07
CODE - AIM-07/IAIA
TRAINING CONTENT - LOCO MODULE
Class Room 12 Days (ACT Faculty)
TIME (As per Rly Board) Field Training 5 Days
Foot Plate as CO-ALP 8 Days
Module Exam 0.5 Day

S no. Lesson Sub- Lesson ( Conv. Loco) Periods

Location of WAG-7 Locomotive

1 Types of switches & there position and working 03
Introduction
Types of contactors & there position and working
Types of Relays & there position and working
Brief of Battery of WAG-7 Locomotive.
Brief of Battery Charger of WAG-7 Locomotive. 02
2 Battery & Procedure of checking Battery & Battery Charger Voltage
CHBA Indication and trouble-shooting when battery charger not working
Different Fuses, there working , rating and indications when fuse 02
melts
HOBA ,LTBA
Indications of different pilot lamps
3 Pilot Lamp & &Working without pilot lamps. 03
ER Pressure MCPA
ER Pressure not building up .
Brief descriptions of different equipment’s provided in feeding &
traction power
Pantograph circuit,
,HPT, Roof ,Bars, ET-1, ET-2
Panto not raising 02
VCB
Main transformer, Graduator, CGR 1,2,3 , RGR RPGR
Feeding & Line Contactors
4 Traction
RSI Block , SL Block , Traction motors ,J1 J2 ,CTF 1,2,3
Power Circuit
QLM, QRSI QOP
Q 50 ,QD Shunt notch 03
ZQWC QWC
C145,ATFEX,QE &QF and Procedure & Precaution of taking DBR
Route of current from OHE to Traction motors
5 Miscellaneous MICA Out, Metal out, Axle lock, Slip Pinion ,Wheel Slip, Wheel Skid 02
Different conditions required to close DJ
Reasons and remedies of DJ not closing
. Tripping after closing DJ & Tripping after closing BLVMT
6
1 st notch tripping ,6 th notch tripping 04
VCB
Tripping Via Safety Relays
QPDJ
Precautions for wedging Q118
Precautions for wedging Q44
 TFWA
Brief about ARNO , QCVAR
Brief description of different AUX of WAG-7 Loco .
Checking of different AUX
7 Auxi. Power 04
Isolation of different AUX .
Circuit
Brief about SI unit, QCON ,QSVM, QSIT & FDCS Loco
Trouble shooting when internal fault lamp glows on SI unit .
Trouble shooting when external fault lamp glows on SI unit
QOA and its trouble shooting
Brief description of equipment’s of control ckt of progression and
regressionconditions
Different Q50 ,Q51, Q52,Q46,Q48,Q49. MPJ up
required for notching ,SMGR
through MP & its
remedial actions.
Progression & Notching procedure through EEC
8 03
Regression Different types of auto regression
Precautions for wedging Q50.
GR Manual control
Brief description of different equipment’s of MR charging system .
10 MR Charging MR pressure not building up . 02
MR pressure dropping on run .
Different conditions required to prepare 5Kg/cm2 BP pressure
BP not creating
BP not dropping on run through A-9 02
Loco Brake not applying
Loco Brake not releasing
11 BP Leak test
Brake System
Orifice test
FP Leak test
Loco brake testing 02
Continuity test
Procedure of taking Brake feel test
Procedure of taking Brake power test
Safety Fittings
Safety Items 02
Safety Devices
12 Safety Working of Sanders/wipers/Horns
Working of Headlight/Marker light/Flasher light 02
Speedometer
BPEMS/DPWCS/IRITS/VCD/HSM/Auto Flasher 02
S.N. LESSON SUB LESSON (Three Phase Loco) Periods

a. Advantage of 3 Phase Loco

13 Introduction 02
b. Technical data of WAG-9 & WAP-7/5

a. Driver cab
14 Loco layout 08
b. Machine room

15 Battery a) Type , and failure. 02

16 Bogie a. Type of bogie, fittings. 01

a. Feeding circuit

Traction Power b. Power converters (SR-1/2)

17 06
Circuit c. 3-phase traction motor and speed control.

d. Harmonic filter

Auxiliary power a. Auxiliary power circuit (BUR-1,2,3) & Cooling concept

18 06
circuit b. 3-phase 415 V Aux. & 1-phase 415/110 V Aux.

a. Air charging system. 01

b. Loco Brake system.(E-70) 01

Air charging &
19 c. BP Charging system. (E-70) 01
Brake system
d. Regenerative braking. 01

e. KNORR Brake system (CCB) 04

a. Display Screen and its structure

b. Fault Messages
Trouble
20 c. Isolation Messages 04
Shooting
d. Information messages

e. Diagnostic Data set

a. Memotel 01

21 Miscellaneous b. Sanding 01

c. Active function in non-active cab. 01

S.N. LESSON SUB LESSON (WAG-12B) Periods

22 Introduction a. Brief Technical data of WAG-12B 1

Left panel, Master Controller, Brake Gauge Panel,

Central Panel, TCMS, Indication panel, Line indicator,
23 Driver cab 4
Right Shelf, Pedal Switches, Assistant Panel, Cab cabinet
right panel

Electrical Pantograph, HV cubicle, Main Transformer, E-Block,TCU,

24 6
System Auxiliary Load, Battery charging System, Loco Grounding

Pneumatic MASU unit & Its Regulation,

25 2
System

26 Brake System CCB, Regenerative, Blended and Parking brake 2

27 Bogie Type of bogie, fittings. 1

28 Module Exam Module Exam (Conv. 3Phase, WAG-12B) 4

Conventional Loco 8

Three Phase Loco 8

29 Field Training WAG-12 Loco 8

OHE 8

C&W 8
 MODULE NO. - AIM-08
CODE - AIM-08/IAIA
TRAINING CONTENT -DRIVING MODULE - ADVANCE
Class Room 10 Days (ACT Faculty)
TIME (As per Rly Board) Field Training --
Foot Plate as CO-ALP 8 Days
Module Exam 0.5 Day

S.N Lesson Sub Lesson (Conv. Loco) Periods

Checking of Precautions & inspections of loco before 03
Loco taking over charge in yards, shed / out-pit,
1 etc. like ensuring loco standing online &
under OHE, general inspection of loco under
frame, etc.
2 Loco Energizing Loco energizing precautions, 02
procedure/sequence
3 Loco Loco de-energizing procedure/sequence 02
De-Energizing
Stabling of Stabling of loco (including securing of loco 02
4 L oco using hand brake, parking brake, wooden
wedges, etc.).
Duties of ALP Inspection of loco at halts& crew changing 02
5 At Halts & points, inspection of axle boxes, under
Crew Change frame equipment and TM fixation and
draining of MRs etc.
6 Grounding & Grounding & un grounding procedure. 02
un grounding
7 Cab changing Cab changing procedure 02
Single loco
8 Cab changing Multiple loco operation and cab changing 02
MU loco procedure
Attaching & Attaching & detaching locomotive including 02
9 detaching coupling, hose pipe connection, and
precaution before attaching on load
10 continuity Test Brake continuity test and its procedure 01

11 Loco brake Loco brake testing procedure

testing
12 Long haul Brief overview of long-haul / Python train 01

13 VCD Knowledge of safety equipment like VCD 01

14 Sanders Operation of sanding gear and its importance 01

15 HT & LT Testing Procedure of loco HT/LT testing 02

S.N Lesson Sub Lesson (Three Phase Loco) Periods
Checking of Precautions & inspections of loco before 03
Loco taking over charge in yards, shed / out-pit,
16 etc. like ensuring loco standing online &
under OHE, general inspection of loco under
frame, etc.
17 Loco Energizing Loco energizing precautions, 02
procedure/sequence
18 Loco Loco de-energizing procedure/sequence 02
De-Energizing
Stabling of Stabling of loco (including securing of loco 02
19 L oco using hand brake, parking brake, wooden
wedges, etc.).
Duties of ALP Inspection of loco at halts& crew changing 02
20 At Halts & points, inspection of axle boxes, under
Crew Change frame equipment and TM fixation and
draining of MRs etc.
21 Grounding & Grounding & un grounding procedure. 02
un grounding
22 Cab changing Cab changing procedure 02
Single loco
23 Cab changing Multiple loco operation and cab changing 02
MU loco procedure
Attaching & Attaching & detaching locomotive including 02
24 detaching coupling, hose pipe connection, and
precaution before attaching on load
25 continuity Test Brake continuity test and its procedure 01

26 Loco brake Loco brake testing procedure

testing
27 VCD Knowledge of safety equipment like VCD 01

28 Sanders Operation of sanding gear and its importance 01

29 PTDC Overview on operation of PTDC. 01

30 Push-Pull Brief overview Push- Pull loco operation 02

S.N Lesson Sub Lesson (WAG-12B) Periods
Checking of Precautions & inspections of loco before 03
Loco taking over charge in yards, shed / out-pit,
31 etc. like ensuring loco standing online &
under OHE, general inspection of loco under
frame, etc.
32 Loco Energizing Loco energizing precautions, 02
procedure/sequence
33 Loco Loco de-energizing procedure/sequence 02
De-Energizing
34 Stabling of Stabling of loco (including securing of loco 02
L oco using parking brake, wooden wedges, etc.).
Duties of ALP Inspection of loco at halts& crew changing 02
35 At Halts & points, inspection of axle boxes, under
Crew Change frame equipment and TM fixation and
draining of MRs etc.
36 Grounding & Grounding & un grounding procedure. 02
un grounding
37 Cab changing Cab changing procedure 02
Single loco
Attaching & Attaching & detaching locomotive including 02
38 detaching coupling, hose pipe connection, and
precaution before attaching on load
39 Loco brake Loco brake testing procedure 02
testing
40 VCD Knowledge of safety equipment like VCD 02

41 Sanders Operation of sanding gear and its importance 01

42 PTDC Overview on operation of PTDC (back up 03

brake).
Modern Overview of DPWCS, EOTT, Knowledge of 05
43 Technology safety equipment like, KAVACH, RDAS, Fog
Safe/Fog Pass device, etc.
44 Module Exam Module Exam (Conv. 3Phase, WAG-12B) 4
 MODULE NO. - AIM-09
CODE - AIM-09/IAIA
TRAINING CONTENT - TRANSPORTATION MODULE
Class Room 23 Days (TFC Faculty)
TIME (As per Rly Board) Field Training --
Foot Plate as CO-ALP --

Sno. Subject Periods

Important definitions such as Adequate Distance, Block 184
Section, Isolation, Faulting mark, Running Line, Axle
counter, Station section. Authority to proceed and Station
1.
working rules, Light engine, Relief Engine, Banking
Engine, Train Engine, Shunting
Engine, etc
2. Personal equipment of ALP
Stations
 Kinds and classification of stations minimum
essential signals etc. for each station.
3.  Block and non-Block stations.
 Block overlap.
 Yard Layout, etc.
System of working –
 Absolute Block System
4.  Automatic Block System,
 Train following System, etc
Signals –
 Necessity and Evaluation of signals,
5.  classification and kinds of signals,
 Approach and Departure signals permissive
signals, subsidiary signals, etc.
Defective signals
6.
 Defective signal, Automatic signals, Semi-
automatic and Gate signals, manual signals.
 Action and rules for passing defective signalsof
different types.
 Practical tour for sight in Yard.
Engineering signals –
 Engineering Signals. Their placement.
 Permanent and Temporary Engineering
7. Cautions.
 Brief of Ghats Section.
 Speeds.
8. Isolation

9. Different authorities/forms

Working of trains
 When Headlight is failed.
 When a train is received on Blocked line or to be
started from a Non-Signal/Non running line without
brake van or without guard.
 Departure from non-signaled line
10.  When train has a hot axle.
 Having ODC
 Train formed from a non-TXR point, etc.
 Caution order
 Authorized persons in Cab
 Stopping on gradient
Abnormal working –
 Rules for working of trains – single line working on
Double line in absolute and automatic Block
Sections.
11.  Total failure Communication.
 Rules for sending relief engine from right line and
wrong line.
 Precautions to be observed during abnormal
working in different cases.
Shunting –
 Kinds of shunting.
 Precautions for safe and smooth shunting.
12.  Rules for shunting in Yard, coaching Yard and “B”class
stations.
 Model Room training.
13. Train operation in fog

14. Protection Rules

15. Exchange of Signal & its significance

Accident –
 Duties of ALP in case of accident.
 Mid-Section derailments. Engine failures etc.
16.  Over shooting
 Protection in block section in case of accidents.
 Use of detonators
17. Duties in case of fire in train/loco.

Identifying and handling of various types of fire

extinguishers, precautions to be taken while extinguishing
18.
fire, Render first aid to the burn injuries,
first aid to persons affected by suffocation,
communication, etc
 MODULE NO. - AIM-10
CODE - AIM-10/IAIA
TRAINING CONTENT - C&W MODULE
Class Room 02 Days (C&W Faculty)
TIME (As per Rly Board) Field Training --
Foot Plate as CO-ALP --
Exam --

Sno. Subject Periods

1. Different types of Rolling stock - Nomenclature 16
Air brake system - working method with diagrams,
2. parts & functions, working single pipe and Twin pipe air
brake system. Pneumatic brake - working principle,
BMBS and APS, Hand brake in rolling stock.
Brake power certificates - kinds - Coaching & Freight
3. trains, percentage of brake power required in
goods/mixed/passenger trains, Alarm chain pulling -
resetting & isolation, FIBA, Fire Detection(VESDA), etc
Continuity test, cases of brake binding and releasing,
4. Flat wheel detection and action to be taken.
LHB coach, Hybrid coach, conventional coach, Hot
5. axle symptoms and action to be taken.
6. Guard & Loco Pilot check - clearance from road side
station/sidings/non-TXR points & brake power
calculation
Brake continuity test and its importance, isolation of
7. distributor valve.
Overview of EMU/MEMU, Vande-Bharat type train set,
8. Push-Pull, etc.
9. Train working without guard
Discussion on Miscellaneous failures in trains/wagons
10.
 MODULE NO. - AIM-11
CODE - AIM-10/IAIA
TRAINING CONTENT - TRD MODULE
Class Room 01 Day (OHE Faculty)
TIME (As per Rly Board) Field Training --
Foot Plate as CO-ALP --
Exam --

Sno. Lesson Sub Lesson Periods

1. General Brief overview of OHE system 08
Description Familiarization with OHE equipment for
identification(including cantilever
assembly)
2. Boards Electrical engineering boards
Neutral Description & usage of neutral section
3 Section related boards (500 meter board, 250
meter board, DJ open board,DJ close
board).
Precaution before passing neutral section
and before resuming traction after passing
neutral section
Duties Duties of ALP during OHE Break Down.
4
5 Sigma Board Description of SIGMA board and its
importance
 MODULE NO. - AIM-12
CODE - AIM-12/IAIA
TRAINING CONTENT - Control Office Module

Class Room 0.75 Day (AC Faculty)

0.25 Day(OHE Faculty)
TIME (As per Rly Board) Field Training 01 day
Foot Plate as CO-ALP --
Module Exam 0.5 Day

Sno. Lesson Sub Lesson Periods

Traction a. Brief description on the role of Traction Control 04
1 Control organizational structure
Office b. Communication protocol for informing TLC regarding
loco failure, abnormalities, etc.
c. Exposure of related IT tools like ICMS, FOIS, etc.
d. General knowledge of Booked speed, Max speed,
sectional speed
e. General knowledge of Crew link, loco link, etc.
f. Maintaining various records regarding schedule
inspection carried out, overdue, etc.
g. Overview of the trip schedule of locomotives.
h. Brief description on the role of Traction Power
Controller & visit to SCADA control room
i. Overview of RTIS equipment, usage and
precautions.
2 Section a. Brief overview of Section Control office 04
Controller b. Brief description of duties/tasks performed by
Office Section controllers w.r.t. train movement viz
controlling the movement of trains within the
assigned railway section, Monitoring and ensuring
that trains adhere to their schedules, Communicating
with Station Masters, making decisions on train
priorities, overtaking, and other operational matters
to ensure efficient and safe train operations, etc.

c. Responding to emergencies such as accidents,

breakdowns, or other incidents that may affect train
operations and coordination with relevant
authoritiesand initiating appropriate actions to
address emergencies.
d. Maintaining communication with train crews, station
staff, and other relevant personnel torelay
important information and instructions.
3 Field Control Office and Crew Lobby 08
Training
4 Module Module Exam 04
Exam
 MODULE NO. - AIM-13
CODE - AIM-13/IAIA
TRAINING CONTENT - Safety Module – Duties/Role of ALP

Class Room 3 Days (AC Faculty)

1 Day(TFC Faculty)
TIME (As per Rly Board) Field Training --
Foot Plate as CO-ALP 4 days
Module Exam --

Sno. Lesson Sub Lesson Periods

1 Safety Derailment, collision, etc 1
(Traffic) Train protection and opposite line protection 1
Use of detonators & related duties 1
Operation during water on track or flood 1
Obstructed track / land slide 1
Train operation during fog/poor visibility 1
In case of train parting 1
Flasher light of opposite train glowing 1
2 Safety (Loco, OHE hanging / OHE breakdown 2
C&W,OHE) Axle seizure / hot axle 2
Smoke from underslung equipment 2
Panto entanglement and securing of broken2
pantograph & isolation of pantograph (through
HPT link on loco roof)
In case of loco entered in unwired territory 2
Cattle Run Over (CRO) & inspection of loco after 2
CRO
Fire in train / locomotive 3
3 Case Studies Case Studies (Loco) 3
Case Studies (OHE) 3
Case Studies (C&W) 3
 MODULE NO. - AIM-14

CODE - AIM-14/IAIA
TRAINING CONTENT - Locomotive Operation Module
Class Room 4 Days (AC Faculty)
TIME (As per Rly Board) Field Training --
Foot Plate as CO-ALP 4 days
Module Exam --

S.N Lesson Sub Lesson periods

Operation & a. Sharp lookout on signal, track, OHE & adjacent line, Tress passers etc. 2
Trouble
b. Reading of Trouble shooting directory of various conventional 2
Shooting locomotives.
c. Reading of Trouble shooting directory of various three phase 2
locomotives.
d. EEC & GR manual operation in Conventional loco. 2

e. Wedging of different type of relays & contactors in conventional 2

locomotive
f. Flasher light – its checking procedure & usage 1
g. Precautions to be followed in case of any equipment of loco are isolated 2
(as per TSD).
h. VCD act on line 1

i. Headlight not working 1

j. Horn not working 1

k. Speedometer not working 1

l. BPEMS acted on line 1

1 m. Operation of PTDC in three phase locomotive 1

n. Throttle not responding 1

o. Harmonic filter isolation 1

p. MR not build up 1

q. BP/FP not creating 1

r. BP not maintaining 1

s. Working from rear cab 1

t. Fire in locomotive 1
u. Flat wheel in locomotives & precaution to avoid wheel skid, wheel slip & 2
rail burn (Continuous wheel slip and use of sanders)
v. Attaching dead locomotive in train and accompany by ALP. 1
w. Communicating to TLC or other official regarding information of any 2
abnormality and assistance required (protocol to be followed like train
no., loco no., section, between stations, km no., nature of abnormality,
assistance required, etc.)
x. Action in case of trouble / failures of locomotives with the help of TSD or 1
helpline
 MODULE NO. - AIM-15
CODE - AIM-15/IAIA
TRAINING CONTENT - Train Operation Module – Duties/Role of ALP

Class Room 0.5 Day (AC Faculty)

2.5 Days (C&W Faculty)
TIME (As per Rly Board) Field Training --
Foot Plate as CO-ALP 4 days
Module Exam 0.5 Day

Lesson Subject Periods

Sno.
1 Role Of a. Train stalled on gradient section & precautions to avoid
ALP (ACT) 1
rolling down
b. Walkie-talkie not working 1
c. Punctuality of trains
d. Knowledge of WTT 1
e. Checking of coupling after attaching on load
f. Train working without Guard 1

g. All right exchange with guard at starting, curve, after

passing temporary caution order, etc. 1
h. Other issued related to train operation
2 Abnormal a. Detection of flat wheel in loco train 2
Working
(C&W) b. In case of FIBA, VESDA, etc act on line 2
c. In case of Alarm Chain Pulling (ACP) in train 2
d. Brake binding in coach/wagon 2
e. Coach brake system isolation / pneumatically by pass 2

f. Train working in case air 2

suspensionbellowruptured/punctured
g. Hot axle / fire in train 2
h. Overview of EOTT 2
i. Hose pipe disconnection 1
j. Procedure of GDR (TMLR) check and duties of ALP 2
k. Guard’s brake valve in brake van and how to use it 1
3 Module Module Exam 4
Exam
 MODULE NO. - AIM-16

CODE - AIM-16/IAIA
TRAINING CONTENT - Learning Road (LR) Module

Class Room 1 Day (AC Faculty)

TIME (As per Rly Board) Field Training --
Foot Plate as CO-ALP --
Module Exam --

S.N Lesson Sub Lesson periods

Yard Importance of quality Road learning (LR) in life of running 1

Learning staff for ensuring safety of trains.

Methodology of quality LR sections, yards, etc. 1

Procedure for yard LR – on foot LR 1

1
Marking of features of sections like critical locations, 1
signal at right hand side, signals located in curvature,
heavy gradient section, etc.

Sketching of critical yard and multiple line stations. 4

 MODULE NO. - AIM-17
CODE - AIM-17/IAIA
TRAINING CONTENT - Simulator & Tripping Car Module

Simulator 2 Day (Simulator Faculty)

Tripping Car 1 Day (AC FACULTY)
TIME (As per Rly Board) Field Training --
Foot Plate as CO-ALP 3 days
Module Exam --

S.N Lesson Sub Lesson Periods

Simulator Simulator Training for application of emergency brake

1 by trainee ALP through RS valve (each individual trainee 16
ALP)

Tripping Car Manual operation of GR & EEC in conventional loco

2 tripping car(each individual trainee ALP)& 8
Troubleshooting practice with help of TSD
 MODULE NO. - AIM-18
CODE - AIM-18/IAIA
TRAINING CONTENT - Case Studies Module

Class Room 1.5 Days (ACT Faculty)

0.5 Day (TFC Faculty)
0.5 day (C&W Faculty)
TIME (As per Rly Board) 0.5 Day (OHE Faculty
Field Training --
Foot Plate as CO-ALP --
Module Exam --

Sno. Lesson Sub Lesson Periods

1. Case Case Studies of various accidents and lessons 12
Studies linked with various above modules. (Particularlyfocusing
(TFC, C&W, on scenarios where prompt actions by ALPs
OHE) could have averted the incidents or accidents.)
Footplate Discussion on issues noticed during footplate training 2
2. Issues
Circulars Revision of important safety instructions, procedures, 2
3. etc.
Road Summarizing the importance and procedure of quality 2
4. Learning road learning to ensure safe train operation.
5. Hygiene Session on personal hygiene and importance of 2
clean environment & stress management during any
unusual.
6. Information How to submit a memo to the section controller/TLC 2
Procedure through SM/ASM for any information required to be
brought to notice.
7. Important Important dos & don’ts like switching off of mobile 2
Instructions phone, not to use walkie-talkie for getting information
of signal aspect from station staff, drunkenness on
duty, etc. Any other topic deemed fit to be imparted to
trainee ALPs.
 MODULE NO. – Footplate as Co-ALP
CODE - Footplate as Co-ALP /IAIA
TRAINING CONTENT - Divisional Handling

As Per Rly Board Foot Plate as CO-ALP 34 Days

S.N Lesson Sub Lesson Periods

1 Divisional Handling Working As Co-ALP 272

MODULE NO. - AIM-EXAM

CODE - AIM- Exam/IAIA
TRAINING CONTENT - Exam Module
TIME - 2 Day

S.N Lesson Sub Lesson Periods

Final Exam Written Exam 8

1
Viva-VOC 8