ACCIDENT MANUAL

DEDICATED FREIGHT CORRIDOR RAILWAY

Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited

Government of India (Ministry of Railways) Enterprises

 CONTENTS
S. Subject Page
No. No.
CHAPTER-1
PART-I
DEFINITIONS
101. Train 1
102. Passenger Train 1
103. Accident 1
104. Serious Accident 1
105. Disaster 1
106. Injuries 1
107. Threshold Value 2
108. Serious damage to Property 2
109. Breach of Block Rules 2
110. Averted Collisions 3
111. Sabotage 3
112. Train Wrecking 3
113. Attempted Train Wrecking 3
114. DFCCIL Property 3
115. Public property 3
116. Department 3
117. Cattle 3
118. DFCCIL Premises 3
PART-II
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
119. Scope of the rules 4
120. Acquaintance with the rules 4
121. Objectives in dealing with accidents 4
122. Resources of all Departments to be made available 4
123. Every Officials to render all possible assistance 4
124. General duties of Station Master in case of an accident 4
125. On DFCCIL only EOTT fitted trains will be worked 5
126. Duties of staff in the event of the Guard or Engine Crew being killed or 5
seriously injured
127. Duties of DFCCIL Officials present 5
CHAPTER-II
CLASSIFICATION OF ACCIDENTS
201. Classification of Accident 7
202. Detailed Classification of Accidents 8
CHAPTER-III
REPORTING OF ACCIDENTS
301. Flow of information in case of Accident 13
302. Action by the DFCCIL Employee 14
303. Action to be taken by the Station Master receiving advice of an Accident 14
304. Action by the Controlling Area Officer on receipt of an advice of an Accident 14
305. Accidents on contiguous Corridor 14
306. Action to be taken by Control Office for reporting of Accident 15
307. Duties of Chief Controller for reporting the Accident 15
308. 1) Telephone Report to Corporate Office 15
2) The details of the accident should be given in the following Proforma 15
309. Officers to be reported of Accidents 17
310. Written Report to the Corporate Office 17
311. Telephonic Report to the Railway Board 18
312. Report to Civil Authority 18
313. Report to Military Authorities 18
314. Report to the Chief Inspector of Explosives 19
315. Report to the Press by DGM Corporate Communication/Public Relation 19
Officers
316. Report to Commissioner of Railway Safety 19
317. Number of casualties 19
CHAPTER-IV
ACTION TO BE TAKEN IN CASE OF SERIOUS ACCIDENTS
A. ATTENTION TO THE INJURED 20
401 Medical aid to the persons hurt in Accident 20
402. Calling for medical assistance from hospitals 20
403. List of medical practitioners 20
404. Action to be taken by Control Office 20
405 Information available for ready-reference in Control Office 21
406. Station Masters and ART In charge to maintain lists of First-Aid workers 21
407. Every facility to be given to Doctors to reach the site of Accident 21
408. Precautions to be observed in handling injured persons 21
409. Station Masters to maintain list of drivers of DFCCIL road vehicles 21
B. PROTECTION OF PROPERTY
410. Duties of DFCCIL Security Agency 21
C. RELIEF TRAIN ARRANGEMENTS
411. Sounding of Accident Alarm Signals/ Hooters/ Sirens 21
412. ART/ RCRV 22
413. Target time for turning out of Accident Relief Train/ RCRV 22
414. Promptness in movement of ART/ RCRV 22
415. Maintenance of Relief Trains 23
416. Mock Drill 23
417. Means of communications 24
418. Civil and Police Officials to be given opportunity to proceed to site of Accident 24
by Relief Trains
419. Mechanical Branch to be given every assistance in clearing the line 24
D. EXAMINATION OF EVIDENCE AND PRESERVATION OF
CLUES
420. Duties of Officer or Executive/Sr. Executive first reaching the site 24
421. Duties of P-Way Branch 25
422. Duties of Mechanical Branch 26
423. Action in cases of suspected train wrecking or sabotage 26
E. DUTIES OF OFFICIALS DEALING WITH SERIOUS
ACCIDENTS
424. Duties of Section Trains Controller 26
425. (A) Duties of Traction Crew Controller 26
(B) Duties of Traction Power Controller 26
426. Duties of Controlling Executive/Sr. Executive 27
427. Duties of Dy. Chief Controller 27
428. Duties of Chief Controller 27
429. A. Duties of DGM (Operation) in Regional Control Office 27
B. Duties of DGM (Safety) in Regional Control Office 28
C. The second nominated officer, DGM Commercial should be available in 28
Regional Head Quarter
430. Duties of OHE, Mechanical and Civil Engg. Officers in Regional Control 28
Office
 (A) Duties of DGM (OHE) in Regional Control Office 28
(B) Duties of DGM/Mechanical in Regional Control Office 29
(C) Duties of DGM (Engineering) in Regional Control Office 29
431. Duties of DGM/Signal & Telecom in Regional Control Office 29
432. Duties of Electrical Officers 29
433. Duties of ED in Regional Head Quarter 30
434. Duties of DGM(Safety) in Corporate office 30
435. Duties of Public Relations Officer 30
436. Duties of GM(Safety) 30
437. Duties of Law Officer 30
438. Duties of DGM/HR 31
439. Joint Note 31
CHAPTER-V
ACCIDENT ENQUIRIES
501. Object of Enquiry 32
502. Instruction of Railway Board for Accident over DFCCIL alignment 32
503. Notice of Accident on DFCCIL 32
504. Enquiry by Commissioner of Railway Safety 32
505. Enquiry by DFCCIL Administration 33
506. Enquiry when necessary 33
507. (A) Classification 33
(B) Level of Enquiry 33
508. Time schedules for Enquiry 34
509. Commissioner of Railway Safety’s Enquiry 34
510. Arranging attendance of DFCCIL Employees at the place of Judicial Enquiry 35
or Inquires conducted by Commissioner of Railway Safety or a Magistrate
511. Officer’s Joint Enquiry 35
512. Executive/Sr. Executive Joint Enquiry 36
513. Departmental Enquiry 36
514. Inquiries into accidents at stations worked by DFCCIL 36
515. Fixing time and place of Enquiry 36
516. President of Enquiry Committee 36
517. Intimation of Government Officials 36
518. Attendance of Witnesses 36
519. Proceedings of Enquiry 37
520. Instructions for conduct of Inquiries 39
521. (A) Method of conducting Joint and Inter Departmental Inquiries 39
(B) Descriptive Account 41
(C) Findings 41
(D) Remarks and reasons for findings 42
(E) Suggestion 42
(F) Matters brought to light during the Enquiry 42
(G) Signing of Joint or Inter- Departmental Enquiry proceedings 42
522. Action to be taken by the MD on receipt of the report of Commissioner of 42
Railway Safety
523. Acceptance of the Enquiry Report 43
524. Action on findings and recommendations 43
525. Action when Enquiry not held 44
526. Prosecution of Staff 44
527. Assistance of Police 44
528. Acceptance of responsibility by departments concerned 44
529. Proceedings of the Departmental Enquiry 44
530. Dissent Note 44
 CHAPTER-VI
PROCEDURE FOR DEALING WITH CASES OF SABOTAGE OR TRAIN
WRECKING
601. Cases of Sabotage or Train Wrecking 45
602. Duties of Engine crew and other DFCCIL staff when a derailment or any other 45
serious consequences take place to the train due to suspected sabotage
603. Information to the local Civil Police / Security Agency of DFCCIL 45
604. Precautions by Engineering supervisors 45
605. Duties of the officers and Executive/Sr.Executive 45
606. Duties of the Security Agency of DFCCIL 46
607. Wrecking, etc. not to be disturbed until permission is given by the Police 46
608. Joint Examination by Civil, Police and DFCCIL Officials 46
609. Removal and examination of Rolling Stock 47
610. Special points to be borne in mind by the officers in examining the site and for 47
preparation of notes and drawings
611. Restoration of communications 47
612. Preparation of Plan for C.R.S. or other Enquiry 47
613. Notes and sketches to be carefully preserved 47
614. Association of Security Agency 48
CHAPTER-VII
UNUSUAL OCCURRENCES
701. Dangerous conditions on trains 49
702. Defects in Track 49
703. Defects in 25 K.V, OHE 51
704. Defective Engine 52
705. Detached parts of engine or vehicle on track 52
706. Protecting places under repairs 52
707. Material fouling the track 52
708. Explosion on track or in train 52
709. Precaution against derailment 53
710. Unusual occurrences 53
711. Action to be taken at the spot by DFCCIL staff in run over cases 53
712. Persons run-over 54
713. Persons found dead in trains or at Stations 54
714. Care of dead bodies in case of a serious Accident 54
715. Dangerous practices 55
CHAPTER-VIII
ACCIDENT RECORD AND RETURNS
801. Station record 56
802. Regional record 56
803. Record of Progress of D&AR Cases 57
804. Record showing cause wise analysis 57
805. Record showing progress of D&AR cases against responsible staff 57
806. Accident returns 57
807. Rules for the preparation of Accident returns 57
808. Collection, compilation and monthly statement of Accident statistics 58

Appendixes
A Standard Tool and Equipment list for ART 60
B Location of ART/RCRV 69
C List of Controlling Area Officers and their jurisdiction 70
D Jurisdiction of District Magistrate and Supdt. Of Police 71
E Particulars of Accident Message 72
F DFCCIL Accident Report Form 73
G Safety Department (Accident Enquiry Report) 76
H Accident Log 83
I Format for Reporting of Accidents to Railway Board 84
J Medical Record of injuries sustained by persons involved in Accidents 86
K Reading and Observations to be taken in case of Derailment on the following 87
Proforma
 CHAPTER-1
PART- I
DEFINITIONS
101 Train: - A train is a set of vehicles, empty or loaded, worked by locomotive, or any
other self-propelled unit including light engine/ engines or rail-motor vehicles or a
single rail-motor vehicle, empty or conveying passengers, livestock, parcels or
goods, which cannot be readily lifted ‘off’ the track and running under a particular
number or a distinct name from fixed point of departure to a fixed destination. Part
of a train shall also be treated as a train for the purpose of these definition,
classification and statistics. The train engine or any other vehicle once put on the
train continues to be a part of the train until the station is reached beyond which it
is not required to go on the same train. At such stations, the moment, the train
engine or any other vehicle is cut off the load, it ceases to be a part of the train.
102 Passenger Train: - A train intended solely or partly for the carriage of passengers
shall be treated as a passenger train. A workmen’s train or a ballast train or a
material or an Accident Relief train or a Tower Wagon or such other train carrying
workmen, or Cattle special/Military special carrying authorized escorts or similar
such train shall be treated as a Passenger train.
103 Accident: For the purpose of DFCCIL working, accident is an occurrence in the
course of working of DFCCIL, which does or may affect the safety of the DFCCIL,
its Engine, Rolling Stock, Permanent Way and Works, Fixed Installations, Persons
or Servants which affects the Safety of others or which does or may cause delay to
train or loss to the DFCCIL. For statistical purposes, accidents have been
classified in categories from ‘A’ to ‘R’ excluding ‘I’ and ‘O’.
104 Serious Accidents:- Accident to train with serious damage to DFC/Railway
property of the value exceeding Rs. 2,00,00,000/- (Rs. Two Crore) or which is
attended with loss of life or with grievous hurt and any other accident which in the
opinion of the Chief Commissioner of Railway safety or Commissioner of Railway
Safety requires the holding of an enquiry by the Commissioner of Railway safety
shall also be deemed to be a serious accident. However the following shall be
excluded.
(a) Cases of Trespassers run over and injured or killed through their own
carelessness.
(b) Cases involving persons being DFC / Railway servants who are killed or
grievously injured or run over at a level-crossing or elsewhere on the Railway
track by a train.
105 Disaster: A Disaster is an occurrence of an untoward event of grave nature either
by nature or by manual mistakes which may include a train accident whose
consequences are so adverse or whose magnitude is so large that it cannot be
handled by a single organisation and its resources.
For DFCCIL, Disaster is a serious train accident either on DFCCIL premises or
arising out of DFCCIL activity, due to natural or man-made causes, that may lead
to loss of many lives and/or grievous injuries to a large number of people, and/or
severe disruption of traffic etc. necessitating large scale help from other
Government/Non-Government and Private Organization.
Dir (OP&BD) is the Authorized Officer who will declare an occurrence as a disaster
after getting the MD’s approval.
106 Injuries: Injuries are classified as:
(a) Grievous
(b) Simple
(a) Grievous’ injuries for the purpose of these statistics should be taken as
injuries as defined in Section 320 of Indian Penal Code reproduced below for
ready reference. (Section 320, Indian Penal Code 45 of 1860)
The following kinds of hurt only are designated as ‘Grievous’:
(i) Emasculation.

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 (ii) Permanent privation of the sight of either eye.
(iii) Permanent privation of the hearing of either ear.
(iv) Privation of any member or joint.
(v) Destruction or permanent impairing of the power of any member or
joint.
(vi) Fracture or dislocation of a bone or tooth.
(vii) Any hurt which endangers life, or which causes the sufferer to be,
during the space of twenty days, or in severe bodily pain or unable to
follow his ordinary pursuits.
(b) Simple Injuries:-
(i) A person will be considered to have incurred simple injuries, if these
injuries incapacitate the injured person to follow his customary
vocation during 48 hours after the occurrence of the accident.
(ii) A DFCCIL Staff is considered to have been injured if he/she is
prevented from returning to work as a result of injuries for a period of
48 hours, after the occurrence of the accident.
Note: - A person is not to be considered as “injured” when the injuries
received are petty abrasions or bruises or injuries which in the opinion of the
reporting officer, do not incapaciatate the injured person from following his
customary vocation are mode of life for a peroid of more than two days.they
are to be treated as Trivial injury and are not to be taken in to account while
compiling final statistics of person injured/killed in accident.
107 Threshold Value:-
For the purpose of accident, Threshold Value is the minimum value beyond which
the accident will be treated as having serious repercussion on the basis of loss of
Railway/DFCCIL property or interruption to communication. It shall constitute two
portions:
a) Threshold Value of Railway/DFCCIL property, loss of which is fixed at One
Lakh Rupees or;
b) Threshold Value of interruption to communication either partial or total where
duration of interruption is equal to or more than number of hours specified
against each cell
Interruption Duration
Total 3Hrs.
Or Or
Total + Partial 6Hrs.
Duration of interruption is defined as duration from the time of accident till starting
of first commercial train on line clear from adjacent station for movement over the
affected line in that section.
Movement of first train shall be reckoned for the purpose of considering the
restoration after an accident as complete. A time frame of 30 minutes has been
laid down within which the first train should start on line clear from adjacent station
for movement over the affected line. Cases of movement of train after 30 minutes
of fitness of Track/OHE shall be categorized as ‘delay’ in restoration of traffic. In
case, there is no train available to be run on that section after Track Fit/OHE Fit,
an exception may be made at the level of Director (OP & BD) who shall certify that
there was no ‘train’ to pass over the affected section within 30 minutes of Track
Fit/OHE Fit.
108 . Serious damage to Property: means damage to DFCCIL Property of the value
exceeding Rs. 2 crore.

109. Breach of Block Rules: When a train enters a block section without any authority
to proceed or with an improper authority to proceed, or is received on a blocked
line not constituting an averted collision, or when it enters or is received on a
wrong line at a station or a Sand Hump, it constitutes Breach of Block Rules.

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110. Averted Collisions: An Averted Collision is a circumstance under which, but for
the vigilance shown by any person or persons, a collision, would have occurred,
whether in the block section or within the station limits, between two trains or
between a train and an obstruction.
Provided further that such an occurrence may not be treated as an ‘Averted
Collision’:
(a) If, outside the station limits, the distance between the two trains or the train
and the obstruction at the time the train or trains have finally come to a stop,
is 400 meters or more,
(b) If, within the station limits, there is an intervening fixed stop signal at danger
governing the moving train, and compliance by the moving train with the
indication conveyed by the stop signal, averted the collision between the
trains or between the train and the obstruction.
111. Sabotage: Means the wilful tampering with any part of the working machinery of
DFCCIL with the object of rendering it inoperative, or an act intended to cause
damage to DFCCIL property, including train wrecking or attempted train wrecking.
112. Train Wrecking: Means the wilful obstruction of or tampering with Permanent
Way or Structures or Rolling Stock resulting in an accident to a train, with or
without loss of life and/or damage.
113. Attempted Train Wrecking: Means the wilful obstruction of or tampering with the
Permanent Way and Works, Bridges, Structures, Equipment or Rolling Stock
which, if undetected, would have resulted in an accident.
114. DFCCIL Property: Means DFCCIL rolling-stock, locomotives, permanent way,
signalling and interlocking equipment, electric equipment, permanent structure like
station building and bridges and other property owned by the DFCCIL.
115. Public Property: means all such property as does not belong to the DFCCIL viz.
goods,parcels, livestock and other materials tendered to and accepted by the
DFCCIL for carriage from a fixed place of departure to a certain destination.
116. Department: Department includes all branches concerned under the
administrative setup.
117. Cattle: This term includes all animals except small animals like donkeys, sheep,
goats and dogs.
118. DFCCIL Premises: The term DFCCIL premises for the purpose of these rules
includes:
(a) all land within the fences or other boundary marks indicating the limits of the
land appurtenant to DFCCIL;
(b) all lines or rails, sidings or branches worked over for the purposes of or in
connection with DFCCIL;
(c) all stations, offices, warehouses, wharves, workshops, manufactures, fixed
plant and machinery and other works constructed for purposes of or in
connection with DFCCIL

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 PART-II
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
119. Scope of the rules:
(a) These rules should be considered as special instruction. Nothing in these
rules shall be read as over riding, cancelling, amending or modifying any of
the General and Subsidiary Rules or the instructions contained in any of the
DFCCIL’s circulars on the subject of accidents.
(b) These rules shall apply to DFCCIL network, lines under construction and
sidings - DFCCIL, Private or Assisted - which are worked by DFCCIL.
(c) The Accident Manual will be operative for operation phase of DFCCIL.

120. Acquaintance with the rules: Every DFCCIL Staff is bound by these rules and
whether supplied or not with a copy of the Accident Manual, must make himself
acquainted with the Rules relating to his duties and any revision from time to time.
For efficiently performing the duties assigned to a DFCCIL staff, it is necessary
that he should acquaint himself with the Rules relating to duties of others also as
prescribed in this Manual.
Note: Duties of DFCCIL staff in this chapter and elsewhere in the Accident Manual
are not exhaustive. Additional duties prescribed in various other circulars,
rulebooks, manuals, codes etc. from time to time shall also be applicable to the
DFCCIL Staff concerned. The change of designation or upgradation/
downgradation of any post shall not generally change the duties and
responsibilities as long as these are not specifically changed.

121. Objectives in dealing with accidents:

(a) To save life and alleviate suffering.
(b) To protect property.
(c) To provide succour and help to affected persons.
(d) Restore through communication and
(e) To ascertain the cause of an accident.

122. Resources of all Departments to be made available: The resources of all

departments in terms of men and material should be promptly made available,
when required for rendering assistance in clearing the line or for transhipment of
traffic as well as for protection of the train or block section. Every facility must be
afforded to the Civil, Police and Medical Officers and the Commissioner of Railway
Safety to enable them to proceed quickly to the site, in case of a serious accident.

123. Every Official to render all possible assistance: Each official receiving advice
of an accident shall do all that is within his power to render assistance. He should
take the greatest care in carrying out his duties whether specially assigned to or
assumed by him automatically.

124. General duties of Station Master in case of an accident: If the Station Master
comes to know of an accident, he shall-
(i) Take immediate action to protect the block section. On a single line
section, he should lock tokenless block instrument concerned in ‘Train on
Line’ position, where this can be done. He should also take steps for
stopping the trains proceeding on the line other than the one on which the
accident has occurred and issue caution order as may be necessary;
(ii) Inform control and specifically mention what assistance is required and
record the time in the station diary at which the first information is given.
(iii) arrange for immediate dispatch of the nearest medical assistance and
equipment when medical aid is required;
(iv) arrange for other assistance as may be necessary to the site of accident;
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 (v) Report the accident to all concerned as required.

125. On DFCCIL only EOTT fitted trains will be worked. Under normal circustances,
no train without EOTT will be accepted from Indian Railways.
(A) On occurance of an accident to a train the Engine Crew shall
immediately:
(i) note the time of accident;
(ii) take such technical precautions as may be necessary or as prescribed
by special instructions to render the locomotive safe;
(iii) Switch on the Flasher Light, if flasher light is not working, exhibit hand
danger signal so as to stop any train coming from the opposite
direction on double line section;
(iv) protect the adjacent line / same line in accordance with the rules.
(v) give information to Guard (if any) about the locomotives (derailed or
not), condition of wagons immediately in rear of the loco and other
information relevant to the accident;
(vi) assessment of damage to rolling stock and/or locomotive or OHE and
the nature of assistance required.
(B) General duties of Guard of the train involved in an accident: Due to
unforeseen circumstances, if a train run without EOTT on DFCCIL then it is
nacessary that the Guard is present in the Brake Van. On occurrence of an
accident to his train, the Guard of the train shall immediately-
(i) Note the time of accident;
(ii) Arrange to protect his train as per Rules in force, taking the assistance
of any qualified staff, such as brakemen, assistant loco pilot, gatemen
if any.
(iii) Make a quick survey of the damages and casualties and the
assistance required;
(iv) Send the first information of accident to the control and to the nearest
Station Master furnishing the following information by available means.
(a) Time of accident.
(b) Kilometre.
(c) ART with or without crane.
(d) Adjacent lines clear or not.
(e) Damage to rolling stock.
(f) Damage to track in terms of OHE mast.
(g) He shall also intimate if OHE masts are damaged, giving details
of damages.
(v) On the double line section, a train passing on the other line should be
stopped and the Loco Pilot and the Guard given intimation about the
accident.
(vi) Render first-aid to any person injured, obtaining assistance of the
DFCCIL staff.
(vii) He will also arrange preservation of clues; and
(viii) Remain in general charge till a senior DFCCIL official takes over
charge.
Note – As there is no provision of guard on DFCCIL due to working
with EOTT, in absence of Guard, the duties of Guard should be
performed by Asstt. Loco Pilot.
126. Duties of staff in the event of the Guard or Engine Crew being killed or
seriously injured: In the event of any train staff becoming casualties or
incapacitated, their duties shall be carried out by other available competent staff.

127. Duties of DFCCIL Officials present: Till such time as relief and assistance arrive
and he is replaced by a senior official, the senior most DFCCIL official present
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reported properly to the Controller and the nearest Station Master and relief, if
required, is asked for and arrange to-
(i) Collect DFCCIL men and volunteers;
(ii) Allot duties to each as best as possible under the prevailing circumstances;
(iii) Allot duties to Police, Military and the Security Agency; and
(iv) Organize relief with the assistance of volunteers.

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 CHAPTER II
CLASSIFICATION OF ACCIDENTS
Train service on DFC network will be predominantly from Indian Railway System. For
relief and restoration, DFCCIL will develop its own system of restoration, however in
case of major and complex situation DFCCIL will be dependent on Indian Railways. As
Indian Railway has extremely well organized institutional set up including ARTs,
ARMEs, trained staff etc. Major disruption to traffic in remote areas or in difficult terrain
or under adverse weather conditions can be managed efficiently by mobilizing both
DFCCIL as well as Indian Railways resources. Therefore, it is pertinent to classify the
accident on the basis of Indian Railways.
201. Classification of Accident: - Accidents are classified under following heads:
(i) Train Accidents
(ii) Yard Accidents
(iii) Indicative Accidents
(iv) Equipment failures
(v) Unusual Incidents.
(I) Train Accidents: A Train accident is an accident that involves a train. Train
accidents are further divided as: -
(A) Consequential train accidents; and
(B) Other train accidents.
(A) Consequential train accidents: include train accidents having
serious repercussion in terms of loss of human life, human injury, and
loss to DFCCIL property or interruption to DFCCIL/Rail traffic. Train
accidents under following classification will be termed as consequential
train accidents: -
Collision: All cases under categories A-1, A-2, A-3 A-4 & A-5
Fire: All cases under categories B-2& B-4
Level Crossing: All cases under categories C-2
Derailment: All cases under categories D-2& D-4
Miscellaneous: All cases under categories E-1
(B) Other train accidents: All other accidents which are not covered
under the definition of consequential train accidents are to be treated
as ‘Other train accidents’. These include accidents under categories,
B-6, C-6, D-5 and E-2.
(II) Yard Accidents: All accidents that take place in a yard and do not involve a
train are termed as Yard Accidents. These include accidents falling under
categories A-5, B-7, C-9 and D-6.
(III) Indicative Accidents: In real term, they are not accidents but are serious
potential hazards and include all cases of train passing signal at danger,
averted collision, breach of block rule coming under classification F, G and
H.
(IV) Equipment Failures: These include all failures of DFCCIL equipment i.e.
failure of locomotives, rolling stock, permanent way, overhead wire,
signalling and telecommunication equipment and include cases falling under
classification J, K, L and M.
(V) Unusual Incidents: These include cases related to law and order but not
resulting in train accidents and other incidents under classification N, P, Q
and R.

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202. Detailed classification of Accidents:

Class “A” – Collision

A-1 Collision involving a train carrying passengers resulting in
1) Loss of human life and/or grievous hurt and/ or
2) Damage to DFCCIL/Railway property of the value exceeding Rs.
2,00,00,000/- (Rs. Two Crore) and/or.
3) Interruption of any important through line of communication for at least 24
hours.
A-2 Collisions involving a train not carrying passengers, resulting in
1) Loss of human life and/ or grievous hurt and/ or
2) Damage to DFCCIL/Railway property of the value exceeding Rs.
2,00,00,000/- (Rs. Two Crore) and/or.
3) Interruption of any important through line of communication for at least 24
hours.
A-3 Collision involving a train carrying passengers not falling under A-1 above
A-4 Collisions involving a train not carrying passengers and not falling under A-2
above
A-5 Other Collisions i.e. Collisions occurring in shunting, marshalling yard, Loco yard
and siding etc. but not involving a train.
Note: (1) All cases of collisions falling under A-1 to A-4 categories shall be
enquired into by a committee of SAG officer with General Manager as
the Accepting Authority unless the same is being enquired into by
CRS.
(2) For DFCCIL SAG officer means E-8 grade officer (General Manager).

Class “B” – Fire in Trains

B-2 Fire in the train not carrying passengers resulting in
1) Loss of human life and/ or grievous hurt and/ or
2) Damage to DFCCIL/Railway property of value exceeding Rs. 2,00,00,000/-
(Two Crore) and/or
3) Interruption of any important through line of communication for at least 24
hours.
B-4 Fire in a train not carrying passengers not falling under B-2 above but
1) Loss of DFCCIL/Railway property and/or.
2) Interruption to traffic more than the Threshold Value and/or
3) Resulting into detachment of rolling stock/stocks from the train and/or.
4) Requiring relief engines.
B-6 Fire in a train not carrying passengers and not falling under B-2 or B-4 above.
B-7 Fire occurring in shunting/marshalling yards, Loco yards and sifting etc. involving
rolling stock but not involving a train.

Note:- (1) In case of an enquiry by a committee into a fire accident in DFC

premises or in a train leading to damage to Railway property and/or
booked consignments, an expert or a representative of the Fire
Department of the State Govt should also be included as a member of
committee.
(2) B-1, B-3 and B-5 pertains to passenger trains, hence not applicable
to DFC.

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Class “C” – Trains running into road traffic, and/or road traffic running into
trains, at level crossings
C-2 Train not carrying passengers running into road traffic and/or road traffic running
into such trains at manned level crossings resulting in
1) Loss of human life and/ or grievous hurt and/ or
2) Damage to DFCCIL/Railway property and/or.
3) Interruption to traffic is more than the Threshold Value.
C-6 Train not carrying passengers running into road traffic and/or road traffic running
into such trains at manned level crossings but not falling under C-2
C-9 Shunting engine with or without vehicles and loose vehicles running into road
traffic and/or traffic running into shunting engine with or without vehicle or loose
vehicles, at level crossing.
Note: - (1) If the road vehicle is not capable of being physically cleared off the
track promptly by single person operating it, it should be termed as
road traffic for the purpose classifying such an accident as a train
accident, irrespective if its mode of traction.
(2) C-1,C-3, C-5, and C-7 pertains to passenger trains, hence not
applicable to DFC.C-4 & C-8 pertains to unmanned level crossing.

Class “D” – Derailments

D-2 Derailment of a train not carrying passengers resulting in
1) Loss of human life and/ or grievous hurt and/ or
2) Damage to DFCCIL/Railway property of the value exceeds Rs. 2,00,00,000/-
(Rs. Two Crore) and/or
3) Interruption to any important through line of communication for at least 24
hrs.
Note: - Enquiry should be conducted by E-5 level officer (DGM) joint enquiry
D-4 Derailment of a train not carrying passengers and not falling under D-2 above but
loss to DFCCIL/Railway property and/ or, interruption to traffic is more than the
Threshold Value.
D-5 Derailment of a train not carrying passengers and not falling either under D-2 or D-
4 above
D-6 Other derailment, i.e. derailments occurring in shunting marshalling yards, Loco
yards and siding etc but not involving a train.
Note:- D-1, D-3 pertains to passenger trains, hence not applicable to DFC.

Class “E” – Other Train Accidents

E-1 Train running over or against any obstruction including fixed structure or other
than included under Class 'C' resulting in
1) Loss of human life and/ or grievous hurt and/ or
2) Damage to DFCCIL/Railway property and/or.
3) Interruption to traffic is more than the Threshold Value
E-2 Train running into any obstruction including fixed structure but not covered up
under class 'C' or 'E-l"

INDICATIVE ACCIDENTS
Class “F” – Averted Collisions
F-3 Averted collisions between trains not carrying Passengers.
F-4 Averted collision between a train (not carrying passengers) and an obstruction.
Note:- F-1, F-2 pertains to passenger trains, hence not applicable to DFC..

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Class “G” – Breach of Block rules
G-2 Trains not carrying Passengers, entering a block section without any authority or
without a proper "Authority to proceed".
Note: Enquiry should be conducted by E-5 level officer (DGM) joint enquiry
G-3 Trains received on blocked line, not constituting an averted collision
G-4 Trains received on or entering a wrong line at a station or catch siding or slip
siding or sand hump etc.
Note: - Enquiry should be conducted by E-5 level officer (DGM) joint enquiry

Class “H” – Train passing signal at danger

H-2 Train not carrying passengers running passes a "Stop signal" at danger without
proper authority.
Note: H-1 pertains to passenger trains, hence not applicable to DFC.

Class “J” – Equipment Failures - Failure of Engine and Rolling stock

J-2 Failure of engine hauling a train not carrying passengers or light engine
J-4 Parting of train not carrying passengers
J-6 Failure of rolling stock such as failure of tyres wheels, axles or braking apparatus
etc on train not carrying passenger leading to detachment of rolling stock/stocks
from the train
J-8 Failure of rolling stock such as failure of tyres wheels, axle, or braking apparatus
etc on train not carrying passenger not leading to detachment of rolling
stock/stocks from the train
J-9 A train, a portion of train running away or out of control.
J-10 Poor Brakepower in a train but not covered in class J-9
Note: J-1, J-3, J-5 and J-7 pertains to passenger trains, hence not
applicable to DFC.

Class “K” – Failures of Permanent Way

K-1 Buckling of track
K-2 Weld failure
K-3 Rail fracture
K-4 An unusually slack or rough running or heavy lurch experienced by drivers of
running trains passing over any length of permanent way leading to blockage of
communication/interruption of traffic.
K-5 Failure of Railway tunnel, bridge, viaduct/formation/cutting and culvert etc
K-6 Damage to track of such nature other than those covered under class K-1 to K-5
so as to render it temporarily unsafe for passage of trains or likely to cause delay
to traffic for period above Threshold Value
K-7 Damage to track of such nature as to render it temporarily unsafe for the passage
trains or likely to cause delay to traffic not covered up under class K-1 to K-6.
Note: - In the above classification those cases detected during regular
maintenance and not affecting train movement will not be counted

Class “L” – Failure of Electric Equipment

L-1 Snapping off or any damage to OHE wire requiring switching off of OHE for more
than three minutes
L-2 No tension in OHE for more than three minutes

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L-3 Pantograph entanglement not covered up under J-2
L-4 Defect in AC or other electrical equipment leading to detachment of rolling
stock/stocks from a train.

Class “M” – Failure of Signalling and Telecommunication

M-1 The failure of part or complete Panel Interlocking, Route Relay Interlocking,
Electronic Interlocking (PI/RRI/EI).
M-2 Failure of Track Circuit or Axle Counters
M-3 Failure of Block Instrument/BPAC
M-4 Failure of point machine and equipment
M-5 Failure of Signal
M-6 Failure of control/station communication for more than fifteen minutes
M-7 Failure of control/station or station to level crossing gate communication for more
than fifteen minutes
Note: - Signal and Telecommunication failures which are not informed to S&T
department will not be taken into account for failures.

UNUSUAL INCIDENT
Class “N” – Train wrecking or Sabotage to a train
N-2 Attempted wrecking of or bomb blast or explosion or hijacking or sabotage to a
train not carrying passengers with or without loss of human life and or grievous
hurt and/or to DFCCIL property
N-3 Attempted wrecking of or bomb blast or explosion or sabotage to signalling and
track or forceful confinement of train running staff on duty
Note: - N-1 pertains to passenger trains, hence not applicable to DFC.

Class “P” – Casualties

P-1 Person or persons falling out of a running' train resulting in loss of human life or
grievous hurt
P-2 Person or persons run over or knocked down by a train resulting in loss of human
life or grievous hurt
P-3 Person or persons falling out of a running train or knocked down by a train or
engine or Railway vehicle, not resulting in loss of human life or grievous hurt.

Class “Q” – Other Incidents

Q.1 Accident or natural death or grievous hurt to any person whether DFCCIL/Railway
employee or trespasser (or any other person), within DFCCIL premises (excluding
Railway quarters).
Q.2 Murder or suicide in DFCCIL premises
Q.3 Robbery, attempted robbery, theft or attempted theft in DFCCIL premises
including trains
Q.4 Fire or explosion within DFCCIL premises but not involving trains
Q.5 Fire or explosion resulting in damage to DFCCIL Bridge and Via-duct etc.
Q.6 Blockade to train services due to agitation

Class “R” – Miscellaneous

R-1 Vehicle or Vehicles running away
R-2 Train running over cattle

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R-3 Floods, Breaches and landslidesetc., resulting in interruption of an important
through line of communication more than the Threshold Value
R-4 Other cases of floods, Breaches, landslides etc, resulting in interruption of traffic.
R-5 Any accident not included in the foregoing classification
Note:- (I) The term 'cattle' does not include sheep, goats, pigs, dogs, donkeys,
rems, ewe and lambs.
(2) A train includes a trolley, lorry and motor trolley, when worked under the
rules for working trains.

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 FLOW OF INFORMATION IN CASE OF ACCIDENT
Crew 301.
Area Officer/TI
Employee Station Master

Any Person
Civil/Police

Station Area
Administration if
need be

Section
Controller

Engg S&T
CHC / Dy CHC TPC Crew Controller
Controller Controller

DGM/Safety GM/Transportation GM/SYSTEM DGM/Mechanical GM/INFRA DGM/Signal

Corridor HQ

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CHC / Dy CHC of
DRM (concerned
CHAPTER III

ED adjacent Railway
Railway Division)
Division Control
Flow of information in case of accident
REPORTING OF ACCIDENTS

Engg S&T
CHC / Dy CHC TPC Crew Controller
Controller Controller
Note: They will report to their concerned Officer

DGM/Safety GM/Safety GM/Operation DGM/Operation

Corporate Office
CSO/concerned Railway
CRS DIR/OP&BD MD DIR/INFRA DIR/PROJECT
Zonal Railway Board
302. Action by the DFCCIL Employee: Every DFCCIL staff who observes that -
a. Any signal is defective,
b. Any obstruction, failure or threatened failure of any part of the way or works,
c. Anything wrong with train, or
d. Any unusual circumstances likely to interfere with the safe running of trains,
or the safety of the public, shall take immediate steps, such as the
circumstances of the case may demand, to prevent accident; and where
necessary, advise the nearest Station Master by the quickest possible
means. Provided that in the case of a train having parted, he shall not show
a stop hand signal but shall endeavour to attract the attention of the Loco
Pilot by shouting, gesticulating or by other means.
303. Action to be taken by the Station Master receiving advice of an accident :-
a. The Station Master on receiving a report of an accident must obtain from the
person reporting the accident information relating to as many items of the
Accident Reports Form as possible and necessary. This information must then
be recorded and duly signed by the reporters, if feasible, and by the Station
Master.

b. Relief to be called for without delay: If the nature of the accident is such that
relief measures are called for, the Station Master must proceed to make
necessary arrangements without waiting for full particulars of the accident. If
medical aid is required, assistance must be called for from the local hospitals,
dispensaries and doctors. In order to convey medical help to the site of the
accident, available trolleys and train engines may also be utilized.

c. The Station Master must immediately advise the Controller about the
accident, indicating the nature of medical and mechanical assistance required.
Area officer/ Sr. Executive/Executive (Traffic) may also be informed.

d. Control to be advised regarding –

i. Time and nature of accident,
ii. Brief description of accident ,
iii. Medical relief van required or not,
iv. The need for ART with or without crane,
v. Adjacent line clear or not,
vi. Number of wagon derailed, canted, capsized, etc,
vii. Availability of road approach to the accident site,

304. Action by the Controlling Area Officer on receipt of an advice of accident:

Controlling Area Officer on receiving advice of the accident, must proceed to the
site of the accident by the quickest means. He must take with him man power and
other equipment that he considers necessary. On arrival at site, he will be
responsible for regulating the traffic and will depute an officer for attending to the
injured, making a note of all evidence which may prove useful in ascertaining the
cause of the accident and taking general charge of the situation. He should also
ensure the seizure of the relevant records and documents.

305. Accidents on contiguous Corridor: When a serious accident occurs on a

Corridor and if the assistance is easily accessible from the other contiguous
Corridor Regional HQ, following steps are to be taken immediately on receipt of
the accident advice.
(i) The Control Office concerned on receipt of the accident advice will
immediately pass on the same to the GM/ Transportation and DGM/Safety.
(ii) The GM/Transportation, in turn, will ask the contiguous Corridor Official, if
any assistance in connection with relief operations is required from his
Corridor.

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306. Action to be taken by Control Office for reporting of Accident:
(i) By Section Controller: As soon as he receives advice of accident, the
Section Controller must:-
(a) Advice the Traction Power Controller, Crew controller, Engg. Controller
and S&T controller regarding nature of accident and assistance
required.
(b) Advice the Controlling Area Officer of the accident and advice him to
proceed by first means to the site of the accident; and
(c) Apprise the Deputy Chief Controller of the available particulars of the
accident and the action to be taken by him.
(ii) By Deputy Chief Controller: As soon as he receives advice of an accident
he must advise on duty Chief Train Controller/Dy. Chief Controller of
regional control office.

307. Duties of Chief Controller for reporting the accident: The Chief Controller
must take supervisory charge of the affected section and ensure that advice of
the accident has been sent to all concerned officials.

308. (1) Telephonic Report to Corporate Office.

In case of following categories of accident a telephonic advice should be
relayed to nominated officer in Corporate Office by Corridor HQ immediately
after the accident:-
(i) All train accidents.
(ii) Any yard accident having serious repercussion on movement of traffic
on through line resulting in dislocation of traffic more than the
Threshold Value as indicated in Para 107.
(iii) Landslides, breaches, OHE breakdown, etc. which result in dislocation
of traffic more than the Threshold Value as indicated in Para 107.

(2) The details of the accident should be given in the following Proforma.
Type of Accident:-
1. Date
2. Time
3. Location/K.M./Block section/Station/Corridor
4. SectionDouble/ Single line
5. System of working
6. Condition of weather & visibility
7. Description of train No/Name of the train.
(a) Load of train
(b) Last examination of train.
(c) Engine No.
(d) Marshalling
(e) Brake Power.
Bio data of staff: - Loco Pilot, Asstt. Loco Pilot, Guard, Gateman, ASM.
(a) Name
(b) Date of Birth
(c) Date of Appointment
(d) Vision Test passed on.
(e) Loco Pilot’s performance Index.
(f) Time and place where Breathalyzer test given.
(g) Date of passing competency
Communication affected:
(a) Lines blocked:
(I) Up main/loop
(ii) Down Main/loop
(b) Movement possible
(c) Temporary Single Line working introduced at

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(d) Diversion of traffic
Casualties: - Killed/Grievous/Simple
(a) DFCCIL staff
(b) Others
(c) Total
(d) Admitted in Hospital.
Details of Wagons/Coaches involved (with POH Particulars)
Approximate Cost of damages to DFCCIL Property.
(a) P.Way
(b) Rolling stock
(c) Locomotive
(d) S. & T.
(e) Others
(f) Total.
Relief arrangements.
(a) Medical.
(i) Medical van ordered at...... from......
(ii) No. of doctors at site. Railways Civil Total
No. of doctors left.
Clearance of injured.
Clearance of Passengers.
(b) ART ordered at ——hrs-, turn out at_____hrs, departure to site
at ———hrs-, arrival at site at .......hrs., work started at———
hrs.-, work completed at ———hrs.
(c) (i) Forecast for restoration of traffic.
(ii) Normal working resumed at.......hrs.
(iii) Reasons for delay in restoration.
(d) Prima facie cause
(e) FIR lodged, if any.
Repercussion.
Level Crossing No……….Situated at/or between Stations...........at
K.M........................Engg./Traffic
(a) Normal position........
(b) Type of Level Crossing .............
(c) No. of gatemen
(d) Telephone provided with
(e) Road signs (available/not available)
(f) W/L board( available/not available)
(g) Visibility
(i) From road
(ii) From rail
(h) Nature of road
(i) (Highway/ feeder), (metalled/ Kaccha)
(ii) Gradient, curve on track or Road
(i) Last Census.
(j) Proposal for upgradation.
(k) Speed breakers provided.
(l) Particulars of road vehicle involved.
(m) FIR lodged.
(n) Detail of accident-
Train no.................
Head Light burning or not...................
Name of Loco Pilot /Guard/ASM..................
(o) No. of casualties- Killed –Grievous - Simple -Admitted in Hospital
(i) Staff of DFCCIL
(ii) Road users
(p) Complete Biodata of Gateman/ Loco Pilot

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 Prima facie Cause and other remarks
Note: (a) in respect of any accident of the nature specified above which
may involve any train, the telephonic advice is to be given
irrespective of whether or not the accident has resulted in any
casualty or serious damage to DFCCIL property.
(b) When parliament is in session, complete information in respect
of any accident or unusual incident which is likely to attract the
attention of the Parliament is also to be reported to Corporate
Office telephonically.
(c) Any incident which causes serious dislocation to traffic and
which does not otherwise fall under the accidents reportable to
the Corporate Office telephonically. For this purpose interruption
to through traffic for more than Threshold Value shall be taken to
constitute serious dislocation to traffic.
(d) Emphasis on relaying the prima-facie cause within 24 hrs should
be relevant in all types of accidents.

309. Officers to be reported of Accidents:

DGM/Safety or in his absence DGM/Manager Operation will pass on the
information to ED of the Corridor. Chief train controller/Dy. Chief Controller shall
give detailed information about the accident on telephone to Chief Train
controller/Dy. Chief controller of Corporate Office.

a. Chief Train controller/Dy. Chief Controller of Corporate Office shall give

detailed information about the accident to,
i. The Traction Power Controller, Crew Controller, Engg. Controller
and S&T controller regarding nature of accident and assistance
required, who in turn inform their concerned heads of
departments.
ii. GM/Safety ,DGM/Safety ,GM/Operations, and DGM/Operations.
iii. Adjecent Divisional Control of the Railway

b. GM/Safety receiving advice of the accident will pass on the information

telephonically to:-
(i) MD
(ii) Dir (OP&BD),
(iii) Dir (Infra),
(iv) Dir (Project).
(v) Railway Board
(vi) CRS
(vii) CSO (concerned Zonal Railway)
c. GM (Safety) shall give advice to the Commissioner of Railway Safety on
telephone the particulars of the accident and ascertain from him whether or
not he intends holding an inquiry in that accident.
d. GM/Safety shall also inform to Chief Safety Officer of the adjacent Zonal
Railway about nature of accident and other related information.
e. ED of Regional HQ will inform the accident related matters to the DRM of
the adjacent Division of the Railway.

Note: In case of non- availability of any of the officers, next officer in line of
command shall assume the duties of the officers.

310. Written report to the Corporate Office: The telephonic advices given vide para
above must be confirmed by written report / FAX/official e-mail indicating the latest
position.

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311. Telephonic Report to the Railway Board:
(A) In case of following categories of accidents a telephonic advice should be
relayed to nominated officer in Railway Board office immediately after the
accident -
(i) All Consequential train accidents.
(ii) Any yard accident having serious repercussion on movement of traffic
on through/main line resulting in dislocation of traffic more than the
Threshold Value as indicated in Para 107.
(iii) Landslides, breaches, OHE, breakdown, etc. which resulted in
dislocation of traffic more than the Threshold Value as indicated in
Para 107.
In addition to this, periodic (monthly) statement of accidents in all categories
shall be submitted to Railway Board in prescribed Proforma.
(B) The advice to the Board will be given by the GM(Safety) of Corporate Office
or in his absence DGM/Safety. The information will be given to
Director/Safety and Safety Cell of Railway Board.

312. Report to Civil Authority: Report to Local Authorities-

(a) In the case of the following types of accidents, a report must be sent by the
ED of the concerned Corridor to the State Government concerned.
(i) Train wrecking or attempted train wrecking involving goods train.
(ii) Fire in goods train.
(iii) All cases of trains running into road traffic at level crossing gates.
(iv) Landslides or breaches by rain or flood which cause interruption of any
important through line of communication for at least 24 hours.
(v) Any other category of train accidents not covered above but which are
attended with loss of human life or with grievous hurt as defined in
section 320 of I.P.C. or with serious damage to DFCCIL property.
(b) Report to State Government:
(i) The Concerned ED of Corridor HQ will report to the local Government
concerned all cases of serious accidents to train which occur in the
course of working of the DFCCIL and are accompanied by or are of a
nature usually accompanied by loss of human life or grievous hurt or
serious damage to property or serious interruption to traffic.
(ii) Report to District Magistrates: The concerned ED Corridor HQ will
report all cases of serious accidents to trains which occur in the course
of working of the DFCCIL and are accompanied by or are of a nature
usually accompanied by loss of human life or grievous hurt or serious
damage to property or serious interruption to traffic in which enquiries
have been held. The report will reproduce the précis, findings and
recommendations, if any, contained in the proceedings of the Inquiry
Committee. In case, however, a judicial inquiry is being held, a copy of
the evidence also shall be supplied. The action proposed to be taken
and the names of persons, if any, proposed to be prosecuted must
also be given.

313. Report to Military Authorities: When serious interruption to traffic as defined in

Chapter-I is expected as a result of any accident, the ED of the concerned
Corridor must send a report to:
(i) Mil-rail, New Delhi.
(ii) The Movement Control Detachment concerned.
(iii) The Headquarters Movement Control Group.
(iv) Army Headquarters,
This report must state when communication is likely to be restored.
Cases of accidents falling under K-5, R-3 and R-4 classes shall also be reported.

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314. Report to the Chief Inspector of Explosives: In the case of serious explosions
or conflagrations suspected to have been caused by explosives, dangerous or
inflammable goods, the ED must send a message to the Chief Inspector of
Explosives and the Inspector of Explosives concerned.

315. Report to the Press by DGM Corporate Communication/Public Relations

Officer:-
(a) In the case of accidents falling in class A-2, C-2, D-2, E-1, E-2(When
involving human life, grievous hurt) R-3, the Public Relation Officer will issue
a press release to the press as promptly as possible.
(b) The report must confine itself to the following information:
(i) Time, date and locality of the accident.
(ii) General nature of the accident (no cause being given)
(iii) Number and description of train involved.
(iv) Duration of interruption of traffic and nature of temporary measures
taken to carry on train service stating whether transhipment is
necessary.
(v) Number of persons killed and injured, as far as known with their names
and addresses.
As litigation may arise from an accident and use may be made of press
reports in suits brought against the DFCCIL. Great care must be taken in
framing these reports; nothing must be mentioned the correctness of which
is questioned subsequently.

316. Report to Commissioner of Railway Safety: The Commissioner of Railway

Safety should be given telephonic advice by GM(Safety) in case of the following
accident:-
i) Any accident to a train resulting in loss of life and / or grievous injury to
anyone working in the train and / or damage to DFCCIL/Railway property to
the value exceeding Rs. 2 Crore and every accident such as breach or rain
or flood or derailment which causes the interruption of line, through line of
communication exceeding thresold value.
ii) Accidents at level crossing involving Collisions between trains and road
vehicles in which there is loss of life or grievous injury to road users/ train
crew.
iii) Collision and derailment of goods trains in which there is loss of life or
grievous injury to any person.
317. Number of casualties: For the purpose of reporting the number of casualties, the
following proforma should be adopted:-
I. Dead:
(a) Number of persons who died in the accident instantaneously ...….( l )
(b) Number of injured who died at the site before being removed to the
hospital….(m)
(c) Number of injured who died on way to hospital ……………………..(n)
(d) Number of persons who died after admission in hospital …………..(o)
(e) Total number of persons died ……..= (l) + (m) + (n) + (o) = X
II. Injured:
(a) (i) Number of persons who sustained grievous injuries and were
admitted in the hospital……………………………..( l )
(ii) Number of persons who sustained grievous injuries but not
admitted to the hospital…………………………….........……...(m)
(b) Number of persons who sustained simple injuries ……………………
(i) those who were admitted in the hospital……………...…...(n )
(ii) those who were not admitted in the hospital……………...( o )
(c) total number of persons injured……….....( l ) + (m) +(n) + (o) = (Z)
(d) Number of persons who sustained trivial injuries
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 CHAPTER IV
ACTION TO BE TAKEN IN CASE OF SERIOUS ACCIDENTS

A - ATTENTION TO THE INJURED

401. Medical aid to the persons hurt in accident: In case of serious accident
involving DFCCIL staff or others, the DFCCIL Staff qualified in first aid present at
the site of accident, shall render first-aid to the injured. He shall seek assistance
from the other DFCCIL employees present, if any, and/or others. Efforts should be
made to ascertain if any Doctor is available on that locality for seeking his medical
assistance. He shall also arrange for the advice of the accident being sent to the
nearest Station Master indicating the extent of injuries and medical assistance
required.
The Station Master of the station receiving information shall arrange to summon
medical aid from the nearest available source, whether Railway, Civil, Military or
Private. If necessary, he shall arrange to send the patients at the earliest
opportunity to the nearest hospital, whether Railway, Civil, Military or Private.
Station Master shall also advise the control immediately about the extent of
injuries and medical assistance required to the control office. The station master
shall also send urgent Message for medical assistance to the control office.

402. Calling for medical assistance from hospitals: While calling for medical
assistance from the Railway, Local, Civil, Military or Private Hospitals or
dispensaries and local doctors, the Station Master shall send the requisition by the
quickest possible means. If the requisition cannot be sent by telephone, the
Station Master shall send a messenger with a message. The message shall be
written legibly and sent through suitable staff who have been trained for the
purpose and who are well acquainted with the location of the hospitals,
dispensaries and the residence of the doctors. It shall be the responsibility of the
Station Master to ensure that suitable staff at the station are trained for this
purpose.
403. List of medical practitioners: A list of private medical practitioners, Railway and
non-Railway hospitals and dispensaries including Government, Municipal,
Mission, Military or Private Medical institutions available at or in the vicinity of the
station and qualified First Aiders available at the station should be painted on a
board and exhibited in a conspicuous place in the Station Master’s office at each
station for guidance of all concerned in case of emergency. The Station Master
should make certain that the particulars furnished therein are kept up-to-date. The
Official in charge of the section should periodically inspect the lists to ensure that
they are current.

404. Action to be taken by Control office:

(i) The Control Office shall immediately advise by telephone, the Station
Master of the station equipped with Accident Relief Train/RCRV. The Station
Master concerned shall make arrangements to move the equipment
immediately to the site of accident by the quickest possible means.
(ii) The control office as well as the Station Master receiving the advice of
accident shall immediately advise the Senior Official of the Mechanical
Department, if headquartered at the station. The senior official of the
Mechanical Department shall immediately assemble his staff at the station
and, as soon as he and his staff are ready to proceed to the site of accident,
advise the Station Master. The Station Master shall arrange to get the
ART/RCRV ready with the first available engine.
(iii) The ART/RCRV shall be given absolute priority over other trains for its
journey to the site of accident

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405. Information availbale for ready-reference in Control Office -
1. Road map, telephone numbers of S.P., D.M., Home Secretary and Chief
Secretary of State Govt. and Fire Brigades.
2. Vehicles on duty in control office, with driver.
3. Copies of SWR of stations with yard diagrams.
4. Copies of the check list of Section Controller, Dy. Chief Controller, Power
Controller, etc.
5. Telephone numbers of DFCCIL Officers.
6. Telephone numbers of State & Private Transport Depot, Mil Rail, Defence
Establishment (Army, Navy, Air Force, Para Military Force, BSF, CRPF and
CISF), Social Volunteers, NGO, Organizations having Road Cranes/
Bulldozers/Flood Light Equipment’s, Government/Private/NGO Ambulances
and Sources of Helicopters for hiring.
406. Station Masters and ART in charge to maintain lists of first-aid workers: A
list of staff qualified in first aid must be maintained in his office by every Station
Master and ART In charge. It will be the duty of Station Masters and ART In
charge to dispatch first-aid workers to the site of the accident, if called upon to do
so.
407. Every facility to be given to Doctors to reach the site of accident: It will be the
duty of all DFCCIL Staffs to accord every facility to Doctors to enable them to
reach the site of the accident with the least possible delay. A light engine, an
engine with a vehicle attached, a motor trolley may be placed at the disposal of
the Doctors for this purpose.
408. Precautions to be observed in handling injured persons:
(i) Every effort must be made to extricate injured persons, under the
supervision of the Doctor,from the debris and this work must receive
preference over the consideration of preserving the clues to the cause of the
accident. The injured must then be carried to the nearest clear place for
administration of first-aid.
(ii) Injured persons must not be shifted over long distances until first-aid has
been rendered and the injured parts immobilized.
409. Station Masters to maintain list of drivers of DFCCIL road vehicles:— It will
be the duty of station masters of large stations, where the DFCCIL maintains road
vehicles to call up as many vehicles and drivers as necessary and keep them
ready for clearing casualties to hospitals. For this purpose, the Station Masters
concerned must maintain a list of addresses and contact numbers of all drivers of
DFCCIL road vehicles.
B. PROTECTION OF PROPERTY.
410. Duties of DFCCIL Security Agency: The Security Agency will be responsible for
deputing adequate number of Security Staff at the site of the accident and at any
other place where assistance from his department may be required. He will
himself proceed to the site of the accident by the quickest available means and
supervise the arrangements. He will also-
a) Liaison with the local police at site.
b) Ensure security of damaged wagons/goods.
C. RELIEF TRAIN ARRANGEMENTS
411. Sounding of Accident Alarm Signals/Hooters/Sirens: The Accident Alarm
Sirens/Hooters must be sounded immediately when ART is ordered.
Following codes are prescribed for sounding the accident alarm/ Sirens/Hooters:

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 Sr. No. CODE CIRCUMSTANCES
Two long blasts each of 45 seconds Accidents in loco sheds/Traffic yards at
(i) duration with 5 seconds interval in Home Station requiring ART.
between.
Three long blasts each of 45 seconds Accidents outside the Home Station
(ii) duration with 5 seconds interval in requiring ART.
between.
(iii) One long blast of 90 seconds duration. Cancellation of ART.

Note:
(i) The alarm signals/sirens/hooter requiring ART shall be sounded as
prescribed above and shall be repeated once more after interval of five
minutes.
(ii) The Executive or Sr. Executive (Loco), AM/Manager (Mechanical) and all
other Executive/Sr.Executive staff concerned must ensure that the relief train
gangs, break down gangs and other staff who are required to go to the
accident site in the ART, thoroughly understand alarm signal/siren/hooter
and that their names and addresses are displayed at conspicuous places.
On listening to these signal/siren/hooters, the Executive or Sr. Executive of
concerned department will immediately report himself to ASM on duty with his
staff, ready to proceed to the site of accident with the ART/RCRV. The target time
for reporting to the ASM after hearing the signal/siren/hooters is 15 minutes during
the day and 25 minutes during the night.
412. ART/RCRV: The ART/RCRV is stabled in station yard. The list of stations where
ART/RCRV is stabled is given in Appendix ‘B’. In case of accident involving or
likely to involve injuries or deaths, these shall be rushed to the site immediately.
413. Target time for turning out of Accident Relief Train/RCRV: The Target timefor
turning out of Accident Relief Train (ART) with complete equipments and staff
from the loco shed (or the place where it is stabled) and dispatch from the station,
are as under:
(i) During Day-
Time for Turing out 30"
Time for Dispatch 15"
Target Time from ordering to Dispatch 45"

(ii) During night -

Time for Turing out 45"
Time for Dispatch 15"
Target Time from ordering to Dispatch 60"
Note:
(i) Both the target times of 30" and 45" for turning out Accident Relief Train are
to be reckoned from the Time the Accident Relief Train is ordered to the time
the train reaches the ART shed exit point. 15" time is the time permitted for
departure from the station. Any delay in ordering or departure of ART must
be immediately examined and viewed seriously.
(ii) At stations where the lay out of the loco and traffic yard are such as to permit
a reduction in the time limits stipulated above, the ED should lay down
shorter time limits.
(iii) Accident Relief Train (ART) or Break down Train is equipped to deal with
relief, rescue and restoration measures. Details about Accident Relief
Trains/RCRV are also given in Appendix ‘A’.
414. Promptness in movement of ART/RCRV:
(i) If an engine is not readily available, the nearest engine of any train should
be released and utilized for expeditious dispatch of these.
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 to the site of accident.
(iii) ART/RCRV should not be detained for want of nominated staff and can
leave with any responsible Mechanical/Traffic Official.
(iv) The Accident Relief Trains after completing relief operations must be worked
back to their base stations without any delay.
415. Maintenance of Relief Trains:
(a) ART in charge or others in charge of relief-van and relief trains are
responsible for seeing that they are always fully equipped and in running
order, and that the relief-van contains the medical chest.
(b) DGM (Signal & Telecom) is responsible for seeing that all the Signal and
Telecom items available in ART are complete and in good working order. He
must personally inspect and test this equipment quarterly.
(c) DGM (P. Way) must ensure that the permanent way tools and stores of
suitable pattern are complete and in good condition. He must personally
inspect these equipments quarterly.
(d) DGM (OHE) must ensure that the equipment in the electric traction bogies of
the relief trains provided for use in the electrified sections is of suitable
pattern, complete and in good condition for use on traction distribution
system. He must personally inspect the equipments quarterly.
(e) DGM ( Mechanical) is responsible for the complete relief train as a unit. He
must satisfy himself that deficiencies are made good after the use of every
time by all the departments concerned. He must ensure that the relief train
staff is conversant with the use of all the equipments provided in the train.
He must personally inspect the train and its equipments quarterly.
416. Mock Drill: In order to test the readiness and quick turn out of Relief train,
periodical drills should be organized. This drills shall be conducted as under -
1. Nomination should be made of staff who are to attend ART/RCRV.
2. Separate Inspection of ART by officers of Mechanical/C&W/Electrical/S&T/
Safety Officer for checking the functioning and removing the deficiencies of
any equipment under their respective charge should be recorded in the
Inspection Register.
3. List of equipments as laid down by the accident manual should be exhibited
by each Branch quoting relevant para. The actual number available should
be indicated against each time.
4. The mock drill means turning out both ART/RCRV, participation of all
nominated staff Executive/Sr.Executive & Officers of the concerned
Departments. The ART/ RCRV should also run to one or two stations and all
staff should accompany. Staff should function like well-knit team.
5. Frequency - Once in two months if no accident has taken place and ART/
RCRV was turned out earlier due to accident or not.
6. The officer conducting the drill should submit a report to the ED and GM
(Transportation) in the following Proforma. A copy of the report to be placed
in Inspection Register and ART/ RCRV also.
(a) Details of accident.
(b) Time advised to Control/Shed.
(c) Arrival at station.
(d) Departure at
(e) Arrival at
(f) Time taken against the target with reasons.
(g) Remedial action suggested.
7. Attendance of each Branch – Findings, Nominated, Actually attended. Non-
attendance to be reported by name to the ED/Branch Officer.
8. Remedial action suggested.
9. Whether double entry is provided or was kept free. A copy of the report of
this mock drill should be incorporated by each GM (Transportation) in the
monthly P.C.D.O. which is sent every month to the GM/Safety.

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417. Means of communications: All relief trains should be provided with suitable
means of communications.
418. Civil and Police Officials to be given opportunity to proceed to site of
accident by relief trains: Officials such as the District Magistrate, the
Superintendent of Police should be given every facility to proceed to the site of the
accident by the relief train but delay to the departure of the relief train must not be
allowed to occur on this account.
419. Mechanical Branch to be given every assistance in clearing the line:
(i) The Mechanical Branch will be responsible for clearing the line of Rolling
stock. Resources of all departments, both in men and material, must be
promptly placed at the disposal of the Mechanical Branch and it will be the
duty of senior most officer present at the site of accident to ensure that this
is done.
(ii) Relief crane working : Before commencing crane working in the electrified
section, it must be ensured that the electric overhead wires over the track
where the accident has taken place and also over the adjacent tracks are
made dead and cleared by the Electric Traction Department and an
authorized traction staff is present at the site of the accident.
(iii) Responsibility for relief operations at site: The senior most official present at
the site of the accident shall be the overall in charge of relief operations and
all the staff, both on the relief train and others, shall comply with his
instructions.
D. EXAMINATION OF EVIDENCE AND PRESERVATION OF CLUES
420. Duties of Officer or Executive/Sr.Executive first reaching the site:-
(a) The Officer or Executive/Sr.Executive first reaching the site of the accident
will check up:-
(i) Whether protection has been done.
(ii) The lines which are clear.
(iii) Whether the necessary messages supposed to have been relayed
regarding the details of the accident, casualties, etc. He will also
examine and make a note of all evidence which may prove useful in
ascertaining the cause of the accident. The following points require
special attention-
1. The condition of the track, with special reference to alignment, gauge,
cross level, curvature, super-elevation and rail head wear;
2. The condition of rolling stock with special reference to brake power;
3. The position of block instruments, signals, points, indicators, keys, etc;
4. Mark on sleepers and rails;
5. Position of derailed vehicles.
6. At Panel interlocked stations, the position of switches and indications
of the signal, points and track circuits should be jointly recorded
preferably by two officers (or two Executive/Sr.Executive) of different
branches and the relay room should be sealed immediately by them
and the key kept in the safe custody of the SM or any other
responsible official present at the site of the accident.
7. The position of important relays.
8. Check and record the indication of track circuits, point detection. If the
signal aspect is repeated on the panel, record the same.
9. Check the reading on all counters provided for route, block, etc., and
also the devices for crank handle, emergency route release , etc., if
any, where possible, seal with a view to prevent manipulation.
10. The relevant block instruments should be inspected, the position of
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 type block instruments are provided, the indications available and the
reading on the counter should be noted. Extract the SM’s key of the
instrument to prevent further operation/manipulation. If the section is
electrified, the block filter unit attached to the block instrument should
be checked to see if the sealing is intact and it should be sealed.
11. He should cross check that the list of casualties has been prepared by
the Doctor, countersigned by the Civil Police (if some bodies are yet to
be recovered, it should specifically be mentioned that the list is not
final and will be conveyed after salvaging bodies from the debris).
Where possible, a rough sketch showing the position of derailed
vehicles, marks on sleepers, etc. should be made.
(b) If the accident has occurred within station yard, the train passing record
must be seized and, if necessary, statements of the station staff concerned
recorded.
(c) All relevant materials, clues, damages and deficiencies on the locomotive
and the rolling stock as well as position of broken and detached parts of
permanent way and rolling stock must be carefully noted and all such clues,
etc. carefully preserved so that, if considered necessary, the same could be
reconstructed before the police, the CRS or any other Senior Officer or
Court of Law. If, however, sabotage is suspected, in addition to noting and
preservation of all such clues, no object must be disturbed unless the police
have had an opportunity of making a thorough inspection of the site.
However, if there is delay in the arrival of civil and police officials at the site
of accident, the senior most DFCCIL Official at site may, at his discretion,
jack up any portion of a wagon/coach or shift any property to the minimum
extent necessary, after noting its original position by sketch, to extricate
human beings trapped under it in the shortest possible time to avoid
unnecessary pain and suffering. Normal traffic should, however, not be
permitted without consulting the police. Further specific Inquiry should also
be made from the CRS in cases of suspected sabotage to ascertain if he
would like to inspect the site, etc. before the clearance and the restoration
operations commence. Restoration/clearance should not commence (except
to the minimum extent necessary to save human lives) unless such
permission has been received from police authorities as well as from the
CRS. In the case of other serious accidents, however, purpose would be
served if the CRS is advised and action taken as per paras above.
(d) In the case of serious explosions or conflagrations caused by explosives or
dangerous goods, all wreckage and debris must be left untouched, except in
so far as its removal may be necessary for the rescue of trapped/injured
persons and the recovery of dead bodies, until the Chief Inspector of
Explosives or his representative has completed his inquiry or intimated that
he does not intend to make any investigation.
(e) He should have a complete list of names with addresses of the injured and
dead, along with the addresses of the relatives and ensure that messages
are sent to the relatives of the injured and dead.
(f) He should also ensure that S.P. and D.M. have been advised.
(g) He should ensure that the duties, as already enumerated, are being
discharged by the respective officers.
(h) He should give the prima-facie cause of the accident with the expected time
of restoration.
(i) He should ensure that progress report is relayed to control every one hour.
(j) He should ensure that Press hand-out is made properly and advise GM
(Transportation) and DGM (Commerical) in Control office accordingly.
(k) He should ensure that injured who are hospitalized should be well looked
after.
421. Duties of P-Way Branch:
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 the accident must make a complete and accurately dimensioned sketch
showing the position of vehicles and of derailed wheels, displaced rails or
sleepers and any other detached or broken parts of the permanent way or
rolling stock. He must also check the gauge of the Track and take the cross
and longitudinal levels for a distance of 45 meters on either side of the point
of mount if the cause is indisputably known, otherwise for a distance of 90
meters in rear and 45 meters ahead of the point of mount. This must be
done in the presence of a Transportation Officer or Executive/Sr.Executive.
(b) In the case of derailments, the marks on the rails or sleepers at the point
where the first pair of wheels went off the track must be especially observed
and a detailed note of the observations recorded. The marks, if any, on the
first pair of wheels which derailed must be similarly examined.

422. Duties of Mechanical Branch: The Mechanical Officer or his Executive/Sr.

Executive first reaching the site of the accident must examine the engine and
rolling-stock and make a note of any damage or deficiencies. Any detached or
broken parts must be secured for scrutiny by the Inquiry Committee or the
Commissioner of Railway Safety as the case may be. If, however, sabotage is
suspected, such parts must not be disturbed until the Police have completed their
investigation.
423. Action in cases of suspected train wrecking or sabotage - Action should be
taken as indicated in chapter VI of this manual.
E. DUTIES OF OFFICIALS DEALING WITH SERIOUS ACCIDENTS.
424. Duties of Section Trains Controller:-
a) He should record the time of accident, kilometers, casualties, damage to
stock, assistance required, medical van, ART with or without crane.
b) Advice Dy. Chief Controller, controlling station, and concerned staff of the
section.
c) Stop movements of trains in the affected section.
d) Ascertain the lines which are clear.
e) Keep room at adjacent stations for movement of medical van, ART and for
marshalling of crane, etc.
425. A. Duties of Traction Crew Controller:
(i) Arrange engine and crew for ART.
(ii) Ensure that ART/RCRV is turned out within the scheduled time.
(iii) Advise the concerned Officers about the accident.
(iv) Advise adjacent Corridor for ARTs and also request the GGM/Mech
that crane is required from other Corridor.
(v) He should plan for additional powers and crews for diverted trains in
consultation with Chief Controller.
(vi) On receipt of an accident advice involving electric loco, the Traction
Crew Controller/TLC shall co-ordinate with the Dy. Chief Controller, so
that the necessary locomotive, Loco Pilot, Fitters and other
technicians, as far as Electric Traction Department is concerned, reach
the site of accident promptly as required.

B. Duties of Traction Power Controller:

On receipt of an accident advice requiring crane working in the electrified
section and/or involving electric overhead equipment, the Traction Power
Controller shall ensure that :-
(i) The Electric Power supply is cut off from the section of the overhead
equipment involved and/or where crane working has become
necessary according to the circumstances and the section made safe
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 (ii) All the necessary arrangements have been made for dispatch of
electrical staff and equipments required at the site of accident and the
overhead equipment is promptly cleared from the tracks, in case crane
has to work at the site of the accident.
(iii) The Electric traction bogies of the relief train should also reach the site
of accident with the relief train or in advance of relief train where
necessary.
(iv) He will co-ordinate with DGM (OHE), Dy.Chief Controller and Traction
Executive/Sr.Executive concerned to regulate relief measures.
(v) He will keep the Electrical Officers continuously informed about the
sequences of the operation and arrangements made.
426. Duties of Controlling Executive/Sr.Executive : The Controlling
Executive/Sr.Executive Traffic must proceed to the site of the accident by the
quickest means unless he knows that a Station Master/Asstt. Station Master is
already there. He must take with him any other equipment that he considers
necessary. He will be responsible for regulating the traffic, attending to the injured,
making a note of all evidence which may prove useful in ascertaining the cause of
the accident and taking general charge of the situation.
427. Duties of Dy. Chief Controller:
1. Advise TLC/TPC, S&T and Engg Controller for advising their Branch Officers
and for turning ART/RCRV, Crane, Tower wagon etc.
2. Arrange for power and crew for ART in consultation with TLC/Traction Crew
Controller.
3. Advice arrangement of ART or ARME from Indian Railway ,if require,
4. He will ensure that ART/RCRV are turned out without any delay and see
that these are not held up en route. Top most priority should be given for
moving the Medical Van if asked from Indian Railway.
5. Advise GM (Transportation), Chief Controller, Security Agency.
6. Arrange for power and crew for other trains in consultation with Crew
Controller, TLC/ Traction Crew Controller..
7. Arrange for material and labour specials.
8. Regulation of goods trains.
9. Arrange for power in consultation with TLC and Traction Crew Controller
for trains diverted.
10. Open a log book as per prescribed proforma with the assistance of Assitant
Controller (Trains Clerk) with complete details of movement of medical van,
ART, movement of officers, progress of work at site as relayed from the site,
etc.
11. Advise Central Control (Corporate Office) about the full details of the
accident as per proforma already available along with the list of dead and
injured.

428. Duties of Chief Controller:

a. Ensure that ART have been dispatched to the site of accident and are not
held up en-route.
b. He should make arrangements of trains stranded at other stations.
c. Ensure that all concerned officers have been advised.
d. Plan for regulation of goods train by cancellation, diversion, termination
short of destination in consultation with GM (Transportation).
e. Alternative route should be explored for movement through yard and plan
made out for additional staff for piloting, etc.
f. Particulars of injured and dead should also be conveyed to GM/Safety.
429. (A). Duties of DGM(Operation) in Regional Control Office:
(i) Ensure that ART/RCRV reach the accident site without any detention
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 (ii) Plan for regulation of goods trains, cancellation, diversion, termination
short of destination in consultation with Corporate Office.
(iii) Details of the dead, injured, sustaining grievous or simple injury,
hospitals to which they have been sent for treatment and also
particulars of their kith and kin to be obtained from the site and relayed
to Emergency Control.

(B) Duties of DGM(Safety) in Regional Control Office:

1. To proceed to the site of accident by first available means if necessary.
2. He should preserve the clues.
3. Ensure that front and rear portions of the affected train are cleared
from the site.
4. Marshalling of the crane before the ART reaches site.
5. Ensure measurement of track, rolling stock, and power, in prescribed
proforma and as per prescribed procedure.
6. Ensure that evidence of train staff, station staff and public are taken on
the spot.
7. Address of person, who are willing to give statements later, should
also be obtained.
8. The damaged vehicles should be kept for Inquiry and not sent away.
9. Plan for efficient movement of ART, engine, tower wagon, etc.
between site and station for quicker restoration.
10. Ensure that the log diary at the accident site is maintained properly
with full details.
11. He should produce public witnesses and advise S.P. and D.M. in time,
in case of CRS inquiry and should accordingly issue press notification
in local press.

(C) The Second nominated officer, DGM/Commerical should be available in

Regional Control Office.
His duties are:-
i. Press handout should be issued after obtaining prior approval of the
ED incorporating the following items:-
1. Factual details about the accident
2. Number of persons dead if any.
3. Injuries: (a) Grievous (b) Simple. It should be added if
circumstances warrant that final figures will be made available
after the salvage operation is over as some bodies are still
suspected to be lying in debris. The cause of the accident
should not be mentioned. It should be merely stated that the
cause is under investigation.
ii. Arrange for labour for loading and unloading of goods.
430. Duties of OHE , Mechanical & Civil Engg Officers in Regional Control Office:
A) Duties of DGM (OHE) in Regional Control Office:
1. He should proceed to site.
2. He should supervise working of Tower Wagons & clearance
operation.
3. He should ensure that OHE is made dead and is slewed as required
for ground crane operations.
4. He should arrange and supervise restoration of OHE, expeditiously.
5. Recording all information concerning the accident, so far as the
Electric traction and its equipment is concerned.
6. In case of an accident, where OHE or switching station is involved, he
should arrange for adequate number of breakdown staff, tower wagon
and then should proceed to the site of accident by the quickest means
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 B) Duties of DGM (Mech.) in Regional Control Office:
1. He should proceed to site.
2. He should supervise working of ART/RCRV, Crane & clearance
operation.
3. He should record the details regarding brake power and other aspects
of the rolling stock as per prescribed Proforma.
4. He should have the measurements of the rolling stock taken as per the
prescribed Proforma/procedure.
5. He should check the fitness of the stocks which are supposed to move
from the accident site.
6. He should ensure that goods stock rerailed are in fit condition to be
taken from the accident site.
7. Care must be taken before permitting the movement of the unaffected
portion from the accident site.

C) Duties of DGM (Engg.) in Regional Control Office:

1. He should proceed to the site.
2. Ensure that measurements are taken as per prescribed proforma and
procedure. Sketches of the accident site showing the position of the
broken Parts, etc. are accurately drawn out.
3. Ensure collection of adequate labour and material and their proper
Deployment at site for speedy restoration.
4. An officer of engineering department should be available in control
office for planning,reinforcement of labour, material and staff from
different sections.
5. He should ensure that inspection notes and relevant documents and
maintenance records, etc. are seized and secured.

431. Duties of DGM/Signal & Telecom in Regional Control Office:

1. Providing proper communication with Inquiry offices opened at other
sections.
2. Sending S & T materials and additional staff to the site, if required.
3. Establishing wireless communication between the site of the accident and
the Regional Headquarters and also the Corporate Office.
4. Ensuring that a detailed record is made of all evidence having a bearing on
the accident, so far as signalling and interlocking are concerned. Any broken
or detached parts must be secured unless sabotage has been suspected,
such parts must not be disturbed in that case until the Police have
completed their investigation.

432. Duties of Electrical Officers at Regional Control Office:

1. The senior most officer to proceed to site.

2. Ensure that lighting arrangements, if required, are provided at the site.
3. Other concerned officers should be available in Control Office.
4. He should note down his observations regarding the electric loco and record
measurements as per prescribed Proforma.
5. He should ensure prompt and sufficient arrangement for clearing the line
fromf Elect. Rolling stock and supervising clearance operations whenever an
electric locomotive is involved.
6. Due care must be taken before permitting movement of the unaffected
portion from the accident site.
7. He should also ensure that Speedo graphs, engine repair books are seized
and sealed.
8. He should ensure that measurements of the loco are taken on the spot. If it is
not possible for all types of measurements to be taken on the spot, these
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 9. He should also advice to concerned Railway that records for maintenance of
engine repairs are sealed in the shed.
10. He should ensure that thorough examination of the loco is done before it is
allowed to move from the accident site.

433. Duties of ED in Regional Headquarter:- The ED will be responsible for :-

1. Ensuring that assistance is rendered by each department promptly and
efficiently.
2. Ensuring that in addition to one vehicle available in Control Office, round the
clock, motor vehicles are available with the Controlling Officer, with the
particulars of the Drivers. The list of stations where such vehicles are
available should also be exhibited in control office. The officer should be
instructed to spare the vehicles and arrange for the driver as soon as the
advice is received from the Control Office.
3. On receipt of advice of various accident, he should immediately decide
which officer should go by road or by ART/RCRV.
4. He should also nominate the officer who should be in Control Office keeping
in view the guidelines already mentioned above.
5. In case of a serious accident when main line is blocked, ED must proceed to
the site to coordinate and supervise relief operations. He should put
nominated officer in charge in control office when he proceeds to site. He
should return to the Headquarters only after the traffic is restored or at least
one line on a double/multiple line section is restored for traffic, that too after
deputing the nominated officer at site.
6. He should also advise the Home Secretary/Chief Secretary of the State in
case of sabotage for prompt attendance by the S.P. so that restoration work
is started with minimum delay.
7. He should take charge at site and function as the senior most officer and the
duties of the senior most officer. If he is not available at site the duties will
devolve on the next senior most officer irrespective of the department.
8. Arranging a preliminary Inquiry by Regional Officers, in cases where an
Inquiry by the CRS or a committee of Administrative Officers is to be held
but immediate investigation of certain matters is considered necessary.
434. Duties of DGM(Safety) in Corporate Office: -
In absence of GM/Safety, the DGM (Safety) receiving telephonic advice of the
accident will apprise the Managing Director and other Directors about the
particulars of accident.
435. Duties of Public Relations Officer –
The Public Relations Officer will be responsible for:-
(i) Issuing message of the accident to the press in accordance.
(ii) Keeping the press informed of developments in regard to relief operations;
and
(iii) Sending a photographer to the site of the accident by the quickest means
available when called upon to do so.

436. Duties of GM (Safety) in Corporate Office - The GM (Safety) will make sure that
the press, MD, the Railway Board, the Chief Commissioner of Railway Safety and
the Commissioner of Railway Safety have been advised of the accident in cases
where advice is due to them. He will also advise the ED concerned as to whether
an Inquiry is to be held by the Commissioner of Railway Safety or a Committee of
Administrative Officers and will intimate the date, time and place of Inquiry and
ensure that press notification is issued in time.
437. Duties of Law Officer:
The Law Officer on behalf of the MD, will coordinate with concerned Railway
regarding Claims cases arising due to accident.

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438. Duties of DGM/HR.
1. AM/HR should be deputed by him round the clock in shift duty to look after
the welfare of the injured persons in the hospital
2. He should depute AM/HR to assist the Doctor in taking down the name and
addresses of the dead and injured and in shifting them to the hospital.
AM/HR should also be deputed at the hospitals where the dead bodies or
those injured have been transferred.
439. Joint Note: It is first-hand information gathered and jotted down by the
Executive/Sr.Executive attending the site of accident. Those attending the site of
accident should pay particular attention to the following with a keen eye as this
can be helpful in drafting the joint note and pin-pointing the responsibility:
(i) Point of derailment with respect to Kilometerage (point of mount and drop).
(ii) Marks on sleepers, rail head, etc.
(iii) Physical condition of sleepers, rail, track fittings ballast, embankment, etc.
(iv) Physical condition of the locomotive and rolling stock involved in the
accident.
(v) Other tell-tale marks or evidence such as speed of the train, drag, etc. which
may come to light or detached parts/fittings or rolling stock, loco, track, etc.
having a direct or indirect bearing on the cause of accident or which may
prove to be helpful in establishing the cause of the accident.
(vi) Reading of track as regards gauge, super elevation, cross levels, rail head
wear, etc.
(vii) Reading of the rolling stock.
(viii) Examination of Brake power of the train involved in the accident.
(ix) Statement of the crew, guard and other concerned staff.
(x) Seizure of relevant record, position of signals, track circuits, Crank points at
site, indication at the panel.
(xi) Reading of various counters provided on the panel and as recorded in the
station journal and counter reading register.
(xii) Names of the Loco Pilot/Assistant and Guard of the train.
(xiii) Marshalling order of the train, engine No., its load, brake power, etc.
(xiv) Whether the train was booked to stop or run through.
(xv) Approximate cost of damage to the various assets of the DFCCIL.
(xvi) Whether any casualties/injuries are suspected or have come to light.
Based on the above observation and statement of the staff concerned,
Executive/Sr.Executive of Traffic, C&W, Eng. and S&T shall prepare a joint note
giving description about the direction of the movement of train pin pointing the
responsibility of the staff/department as also the cause of the accident. The joint
note should be prepared setting aside the department bias so that the exact cause
of the accident is established and corrective remedial measures could be taken to
eliminate those causes and to rectify if any inherent defect is found in the working
of DFCCIL machinery. Findings in the joint note should be unanimous and there
should be no cause for a dissent note.
The joint note should be jointly signed by the concerned Executive/Sr.Executive
along with sketch of site of accident with all details.

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 CHAPTER-V

ACCIDENT INQUIRIES
501. Object of Inquiry: The object of an inquiry is to find out the cause or causes of an
accident so that:-
(a) Those responsible for negligence or breach of rules may be punished; and
(b) If there is any inherent defect in the system of working, steps may be taken
to effect necessary improvements.
502. Instruction of Railway Board for accident enquiry over DFCCIL alignment:
(a) Accident to be enquired into by CRS: procedure for enquiry into Rail
Accident shall be followed as per Section 113 and 114 of the Indian Railway
Act, 1989.
(b) In case of Rail Accident to be enquired into by DFCCIL under Section 115
and 120 of the Railway Act, 1989, the instruction by the Railway Board for
the following provision, vide Letter No- 2016/Safety(A&R)/CRS/Misc/DFCCIL
, dated 12.05.2016 were made: -
(i) Case involving asset of DFCCIL only and having no affect on Indian
Railways whatsoever: Such cases shall be enquired by DFCCIL as per
rule and procedures to be framed independently by DFCCIL.
(ii) Accident cases on DFCCIL, which affect assets of Indian Railways:
Such cases shall be enquired into by DFCCIL and they may draw
officials from department concerned of Indian Railways as nominated
by General Manager/Competent authority of the Zonal Railway
concerned for conducting such enquiry.

503. Notice of Accident on DFCCIL .

(1) Where, in the course of working of trains on DFCCIL
(a) Any accident attended with loss of any human life, or with grievous
hurt, as defined in the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860), or with such
serious damage to property as may be prescribed; or
(b) Any accident of a description usually attended with loss of human life
or with such grievous hurt as aforesaid or with serious damage to
property; or
(c) Any accident of any other description which the Central Government
may notify in this behalf in the Official Gazette,
occurs, the Station Master of the station nearest to the place at which the
accident occurs or where there is no Station Master, the DFCCIL servant
incharge of the section of the DFCCIL on which the accident occurs, shall,
without delay, give notice of the accident to the District Magistrate and
Superintendent of Police, within whose jurisdiction the accident occurs, the
Officer-in-Charge of the Police Station within the local limits of which the
accident occurs and to such other Magistrate or Police Officer as may be
appointed in this behalf by the Central Government.
(2) The DFCCIL Administration within whose jurisdiction the accident occurs, and the
DFCCIL Administration to whom the train belongs to in the accident involved, shall
without delay, give notice of the accident to the State Government and the
Commissioner having jurisdiction over the place of the accident.

504. Inquiry by Commissioner of Railway Safety

(1) On the receipt of a notice of the occurrence of an accident to a train resulting
in loss of human life or grievous hurt causing total or partial disablement of
permanent nature to a person or serious damage to DFCCIL property, the

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 Commissioner shall, as soon as may be, notify the DFCCIL Administration in
whose jurisdiction the accident occurred of his intention to hold an inquiry
into the causes that led to the accident and shall at the same time fix and
communicate the date, time and place of inquiry.
Provided that it shall be open to the Commissioner to hold an inquiry into
any other accident, which in his opinion, requires the holding of such an
inquiry.
(2) If for any reason, the Commissioner is not able to hold an inquiry, he shall
notify the Railway Administration accordingly.

505. Inquiry by DFCCIL Administration.

Where no inquiry is held by the Commissioner under sub-section (1) of 503, where
the Commissioner has informed the DFCCIL Administration under sub-section(2)
of that section that he is not able to hold an inquiry, the DFCCIL Administration
within whose jurisdiction the accident occurs, shall cause an inquiry to be made in
accordance with the prescribed procedure.

506. Inquiry when necessary:

(a) Every accident to a train, which is attended with loss of human life or with
grievous hurt to DFCCIL staff/ Railway staff in the train or which causes
serious damage to DFCCIL property of the value exceeding Rs. Two Crores
and any other accident which in the opinion of the Chief Commissioner of
Railway Safety or the Commissioner of Railway Safety requires holding of
an inquiry, shall be deemed to be an accident of such a serious nature as to
require holding of an inquiry.

Where the Chief Commissioner of Railway Safety considers the holding of

an inquiry into an accident necessary, he may either conduct the inquiry
himself or direct the Commissioner of Railway Safety to do so.
(b) Inquiry shall also be conducted in the following cases:-
(i) If the system of working is suspected to be defective;
(ii) If the Commissioner of Railway Safety decides to hold it or requires it
to be held;
(iii) If ordered by the GM/Safety, and
(iv) If for any special reason, the ED of concerned Corridor considers that
an inquiry is necessary or desirable.
(c) An inquiry may be dispensed with provided:-
(i) There is no reasonable doubt as to the cause of the accident.
(ii) If any department of the DFCCIL Administration accepts the
responsibility.
(d) It is not necessary to hold formal inquiries into all fatal or other accidents to
passengers and trespassers or DFCCIL Staffs unless there is special reason
to do so. Such accidents must, however, be carefully investigated by a
responsible DFCCIL Official and Police and medical reports obtained

507. (A) Classification: Inquiries are divided into four classes, namely:-
(i) Commissioner of Railway Safety’s inquiry.
(ii) Officer’s Joint Inquiry.
(iii) Executive/Sr.Executive’s Joint inquiry.
(iv) Departmental inquiry.
(B) Level of Inquiry:
i) All serious accident shall be inquired into by the Commissioner of
Railway Safety.
ii) In case Chief Commissioner of Railway safety or Commissioner of
Railway safety is not in a position to enquire into serious accident

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 cases, the enquiry should be done at least by a committee of E-5 level
officer (DGM), formed in consultation with CRS/CCRS.
iii) All cases of collisions falling under A2 & A4 categories shall be
inquired into by a committee of E-8 level officers (GM) with Managing
Director as the accepting authority unless the same is being inquired
into by CRS.
iv) All consequential train accidents shall be inquired into by a committee
of E-5 (DGM) level officer and in his absence, by an officer (as decided
by ED). ED shall be the accepting authority for these inquiries subject
to review by GM/Safety of Corporate Office.
v) All yard accident shall be inquired into by a committee of Executive/Sr.
Executive with AGM/OP or DGM/Safety as accepting authority.
vi) All cases of Indicative Accidents shall be inquired into by a committee
of E-3 or E-4 Scale officers with ED as the accepting authority except
all cases of Signal passing at danger shall be enquired into by E-5
(DGM) committee of officers of Corridor Headquarter with DGM/Safety
as one of the members.
vii) Managing Director or ED can have the enquiry conducted by a
committee of higher level of officers than the above mentioned levels
depending upon the seriousness of accident.
viii) In accident cases wherein the Enquiry committee expects possible
reason for accident on the staff of Railway, the concern Railway will be
requested to nominate an officer as member of enquiry committee.
The Enquiry Report should be put up through GM/ In charge of
Operation and after enquiry report has been accepted by the
Director/OP&BD, the case will be referred to concerned Railway for
suitable action. If suitable response is not received from the Railway
concerned, the case to be referred to Railway Board.
ix) All cases of equipment failure shall be inquired into by Executive/Sr.
Executive of respective department.
x) All inquiries will be ordered by the concerned ED except for inquiries
into collisions as per item (III) as above wherein Managing Director will
order the inquiries.
xi) Safety Officers shall be one of the members of all departmental
enquiry committee. In cases safety officer in same grade as of the
enquiry committee is not available safety officer of one grade below
will be nominated for the enquiry committee.

508. Time schedules for inquiries

D Date of accident
D + 1 ED/MD* Shall order the inquiry
D + 3 Commencement of inquiry
D + 7 Submission of report to ED/MD*
D + 10 Acceptance of inquiry report by the ED/MD*
D + 15 Inquiry reports will be finalised by GM/Safety of Corporate Office
D + 20 Submission of inquiry report to CRS with remarks. A copy of
finding of the inquiry report to be sent to Railway Board.
D + 90 DAR action against officials held responsible to be completed.

* for GM/GGM of Corporate Office.

509. Commissioner of Railway Safety’s Inquiry:-

(a) The Commissioner of Railway Safety may personally conduct an inquiry into
any accident. He shall, in that case, inform the MD of his intention and
intimate the date, time and place of the inquiry.
(b) An inquiry by the Commissioner of Railway Safety will ordinarily be held in
every accident to a goods train with loss of human life or grievous hurt to a

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 person or persons in the train or with serious damage to DFCCIL/Railway
property. In case, the Commissioner of Railway Safety decides otherwise,
the enquiry will be ordered by the MD as laid down in para 507. The
President of the inquiry committee, before commencing inquiry into such
accidents, shall issue a press note inviting public to tender evidence at the
inquiry or send information relating to the accident to his office address and
will also communicate through the press the date, time and place fixed for
the inquiry.
(c) Officers to assist Commissioner of Railway Safety: When an inquiry is to be
conducted by CRS, the MD will nominate an officer of DGM or above to
attend the inquiry by Commissioner of Railway Safety. He will also instruct
the ED to arrange regional headquarter officers concerned to attend the
inquiry and be ready to render all necessary assistance including production
of witnesses. The ED should also attend the inquiry held by the
Commissioner of Railway Safety into train accidents personally, unless it is
beyond his control due to very compelling reasons, to facilitate the inquiry
officer in obtaining the evidence, maintaining liaison with the local
Magistracy and the Police for completing inquiry expeditiously.

510. Arranging attendance of DFCCIL Employees at the place of Judicial Inquiry

or Inquiries conducted by Commissioner of Railway Safety or a Magistrate. :
When an inquiry under rules of “Statutory Investigation into Railway Accident
Rules,1998” or a judicial inquiry is being held, the MD shall arrange for the
attendance, as long as may be necessary, at the place of inquiry, of all DFCCIL
staff whose evidence is likely to be required at such an inquiry. If the inquiry is to
be held by the Commissioner of Railway Safety, the MD shall issue notice of date,
hour and place at which the inquiry will be held being given to the officers
mentioned in clauses (a) and (c) of sub rule (I) of rule 14 of statutory investigation
into Railway Accident Rule,1998. He shall also arrange for the attendance of the
Regional officers concerned at the inquiry.
511. Officer’s Joint Inquiry:-
(a) The MD may in the cases of serious accidents order an inquiry by
Committee of Heads/Additional Heads or Deputy Heads of Operating,
Mechanical and Engineering Departments. Other department shall also be
represented if necessary.
(b) The ED shall order a Regional Officers’ inquiry in the case of accidents
falling under classes D-2, E-1, E-2, N-2 and N-3 as well as in the case of any
other accident where inquiry by Regional officers is considered necessary by
him. The inquiry Committee will normally consist of DGM/ Manager level of
the Operating, Mechanical and Engineering departments. If any other
Department is also involved, it will be represented by an officer of equivalent
rank.
(c) In the case of accidents falling under the following classes: B-2, B-4, B-6, B-
7, C-1, C-2, D-4, D-5, E-1, E-2,F-3, F-4,G-2 and H-2 or any other accident,
where such an inquiry is considered necessary by the ED, the ED shall
normally order a Joint inquiry by officers. The Committee will normally
consist of Operating, Mechanical and Civil Engineering departments. If any
other department is also involved, it will be represented by an officer.
Note: In case of an officer of the equivalent rank of particular departments not
available on Regional office, it shall be represented by the higher grade
officer generally, when unavoidable next lower grade officer may be
nominated for this purpose.
(d) (i) Inquiries into cases of fire in train/ DFCCIL premises:- In case a DGM
level officer’s inquiry is ordered into a fire accident, Security Officer H.Q.
Office should invariably be associated as a member of the inquiry
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 Division (State Govt). should invariably be associated as a member of the
inquiry Committee. If the fire is of a serious magnitude, or of an unusual
or complex nature, Security Officer of DFCCIL should be requested to
obtain the association, with the inquiry committee, of the Fire Adviser,
Ministry of Home Affairs,and Govt. of India. In case of fire occurring in
electrified buildings or electrified stock, the GM (Systems) or his
representative should invariably be included in the inquiry committee.
(ii) Two copies of all inquiry reports into accidents involving fire should
invariably be sent to the concerned official of DFCCIL for information and
necessary action at his end.
512. Executive/Sr.Executive’ Joint Inquiry: The ED will order a Executive/Sr.
Executive joint inquiry in the case of all other accidents where a joint inquiry is
considered necessary. The committee will normally consist of representative of
Operating, Engg and Mechanical (C&W or Loco or both). If any other department
is involved, it will also be represented by its representatives.
513. Departmental Inquiry: When one particular department is clearly responsible for
an accident, the ED will arrange for an officer or Executive/Sr. Executive of that
department to hold an inquiry. The purpose of such inquiry will be to pinpoint the
fault or irregularities involved and to fix responsibility for the same.
514. Inquiries into accidents at stations worked by DFCCIL: Accidents to trains of
Indian Railways occurring at stations worked by DFCCIL or on those portions of
the line over which DFCCIL exercises running powers, will be inquired into by the
DFCCIL. A representative of the Indian Railway concerned must, however, be
invited to be on the inquiry committee, if he happens to be senior most member of
the Committee, he will function as its President.
515. Fixing time and place of inquiry:-
(a) Inquiries must commence as promptly as possible within three days of the
occurrence of the accident.
(b) Inquiries must be held either at the place where the accident took place or at
the nearest station thereto, unless the committee unanimously agree that
the holding of the inquiry elsewhere will best suit the circumstances of the
case and the convenience to the witnesses.
516. President of Inquiry Committee: The senior most Officers/Official shall be the
President of the inquiry Committee in all cases.
517. Intimation to Government Officials:-
(a) Whenever an Officers’ Joint Inquiry is to be held, the ED shall cause notice
of the place, date and hour at which the inquiry will commence to the
following officials:-
(i) The Commissioner of Railway Safety.
(ii) The District Magistrate of the district in which the accident occurred or
such other officer as the local Government may appoint in this behalf.
(iii) The District Superintendent of Police.
(iv) The Officer in charge of the Police station in the jurisdiction of the
station/section at which the accident occurred.
(b) Whenever the Commissioner of Railway Safety decides to hold an inquiry,
the ED shall notify the Officials mentioned against items (ii) to (iv) of this
sub-rule.
518. Attendance of witnesses:
(a) It will be the duty of the Regional Officer of each of the departments
concerned to arrange for the attendance of such of his staff as are required
to give evidence at the inquiry.
(b) An accident inquiry must continue without break till finish. The inquiry will not
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 recording all other evidences, a decision cannot be reached at the inquiry,
may be adjourned till the witness is available.
(c) If a witness is sick, the President of the Inquiry Committee must, with the
concurrence of the Medical Officer concerned, arrange for his presence at
the inquiry, and if this is not possible, for his evidence to be taken at his
bedside.
519. Proceedings of Inquiry:
(a) The Proceedings will comprise of the following-
1) Index and list of documents accompanying, including list of witnesses.
2) Preliminary- including names and designations of members of Joint
Inquiry and others present.
3) History of accident.
4) Description of site of accident.
5) Sketch of the scene of accident.
6) Findings.
(i) Dissent Note, if any.
(ii) Comments of Majority on dissent note/rejoinder.
(iii) Staff responsibility primary/secondary/other
7) Remarks and reasons for findings
8) Note for information of administration and its legal advisors in case of
litigation arising.
9) Other observations and matters brought to light.
10) Recommendations, if any.
11) Comments on adequacy and promptness of relief measures including
delays in movement of Medical Van/Breakdown trains and
transhipment and catering arrangements, for the injured.
12) Statement of witnesses: Each witness should be serially numbered.
Name, Father’s name, Designation, Headquarter Station, Division, Age
(Date of Birth), Length of service (Date of Appointment), Grade, Basic
pay and Service conduct should be recorded before recording the
statement.
13) List giving full particulars of persons injured or killed.
14) Extract of train registers, if necessary;
15) A list of DFCCIL/ Railway Staffs killed or injured;
16) Police report, where necessary.
(b) The description of the accident must be purely factual and the following
information must be given as far as applicable:
(i) whether train was booked to run through or stop;
(ii) whether train was booked to cross or was crossing out of course;
(iii) Marshalling of train;
(iv) Total weight of train;
(v) Condition of rolling stock concerned;
(vi) Number of braked wheels and condition of brakes;
(vii) Recent history of engine;
(viii) Weight of engine and weight on each wheel;
(ix) Condition of engine tyres; and
(x) Condition of each wheel and spring concerned in a derailment
including gauge of wheels, contour of tread and flange and condition of
axle-box. In the case of fracture of wheels or axles, full particulars of
the fractured part such as diameter of axle journal, position and nature
of fracture, maker’s name, cast number, etc. must be recorded.
(c) In describing the site of the accident, the following information must be given
as far as applicable;—
(i) Formation;
(ii) Grades:
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 (iv) Bridges and culverts;
(v) Level-crossings;
(vi) Description of signals, particularly those concerned and the distance of
each from some fixed point;
(vii) Sighting of signals concerned, both from an approaching train and
from the relevant panels;
(viii) System of interlocking.
(ix) System of locking points and signals;
(x) System of working points and signals;
(xi) Type and condition of permanent way (section and length of rails, type
of sleepers and number per rail alignment and wear of rail), gauge,
cross-levels and super elevation at intervals of 3 meters;
(xii) Inclinations of crossings concerned, details of points and crossings,
length of switch rails, clearances, etc.
(xiii) Brief description of system of working and whether in use or
interrupted;
(xiv) Fencing and means of access to the line; and
(xv) In case of bursting of points, whether or not they were protected by a
signal.
(d) The plan of the site of the accident must show as much as possible the
information included in the description of the accident and the site. It must be
fully dimensioned and the North point and the approximate scale must be
shown on it. In cases, where accidents occur in station yards, a tracing in
fullscape size suitable for reproduction must be submitted along with two
blueprint copies.
(e) The preamble must contain a full statement of the reasons which have led
the inquiry committee to arrive at their findings and should be signed by all
the members of the committee.
(f) The findings must indicate clearly the cause of the accident. In case, the
accident is held to have been caused by human failure, the findings should
identify the staff responsible and the specific rule violated and go on to state
this as under:
“Prima facie grounds exist for initiating disciplinary proceedings against the
following staff” (irregularity alleged to have been committed and the breach
of rules involved in each case being indicated). The findings must be signed
by all the members of the committee. If, however, any member disagrees
with other members, he should place on record a separate explanatory note
in his findings. The majority report should contain comments on the
dissenting officer’s views and the reasons why the majority does not agree
with him.
(g) The committee may detail in the Rider such irregularities as come to light
during the course of inquiry but do not have a direct bearing on the cause of
the accident. Such irregularities should include cause of delay in asking for
and/or in rendering assistance, delay in transmission of message etc. When
referring to failures of DFCCIL staff the Rider should state that: — “Prima
facie grounds exist for initiating disciplinary action against the following staff
on account of the irregularities indicated against each.”
(h) The Committee may suggest in the form of recommendations any
improvements in the rules or practice of working which, in their opinion,
would prevent similar accidents in future or improve the working in any way.
(i) Strong disciplinary action will be taken against staff found indulging in giving
false evidence during accident inquiries and in falsification of records.
(j) Before recording the evidence of a witness, the President of the Inquiry
Committee must warn the witness that he will render himself liable to
disciplinary action in case he gives untruthful or false evidence. A certificate
in the following form signed by the President must accompany the
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 “All the witnesses were warned at the outset that if they gave untruthful or
false evidence, they would render themselves liable to disciplinary action.”
(k) The record of evidence must be signed on each page by the person giving it
and by the President of the Inquiry Committee. The evidence of witnesses
unable to read or write English must be read out to them in their language
and the President of the Inquiry Committee must certify that this has been
done. If a witness is unable to sign his name, his left thumb impression must
be taken on each page.
(l) The proceedings must, as far as possible, be drawn up and signed before
the Inquiry committee disperses.

520. Instructions for conduct of inquiries- The following points must be borne in
mind in the course of inquiries and brought out in evidence:-
(a) Sequence of events In time
(b) Operating System
(i) Entries in station registers referring to trains concerned.
(ii) Condition of registers.
(iii) Condition of line clear ticket and counter foil thereof.
(iv) Custom as to obtaining line clear.
(v) Custom as to preparation of line clear tickets.
(vi) Custom as to delivery of line clear ticket to Loco Pilot
(vii) Condition and recent history of block instruments.
(viii) Whether trains concerned were running as usual or not.
(ix) Custom as to working of points and signals and nature of Station
Master’s control.
(c) Staff
(i) Whether acquainted with rules concerned.
(ii) Whether in possession of the prescribed rule books.
(iii) Whether in receipt of notices concerned.
(iv) Whether Loco Pilots had certified that they were acquainted with the
road and if so, when.
(v) Whether Loco Pilot had been over the line recently.
(vi) Whether the staff had worked the same train before.
(vii) Exact scope of each man’s duties, where these are not well known.
(This is particularly to be borne in mind in the case of staff at large
stations).
(viii) Health and eyesight of staff.
(ix) Hours of work and previous rest of staff concerned.

(d) Condition of Rolling Stock

(i) Type and condition of couplings.
(ii) Weight on each wheel of vehicle concerned in a derailment.
(iii) Whether the breakage of material was instrumental in causing
accident.

(e) Condition of Permanent Way

(i) Recent history of line at place of derailment.
(ii) Condition of track, track parameters, any wheel marks on sleepers
showing where vehicles left the track and distance dragged.
(iii) When line was last worked on.
(iv) System of work of permanent way staff on the section concerned.

(f) Condition of Signalling & Interlocking

(i) Standard of interlocking with special features, if any.
(ii) Nature of Station Master’s control
(iii) Present condition of signals
(iv) Recent history of signals

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521. (A) Method of conducting Joint and Inter Departmental Inquiries:—
(i) Before starting the inquiry, issues shall be framed and the evidence
confined to settling these issues as far as possible, witnesses shall not
be permitted to make long irrelevant statements, but from the outset
shall be asked questions relevant to the point at issue, after which their
evidence, as recorded, shall be read over to them and they shall be
asked if they have anything to add. Witnesses shall be cross-examined
and re-examined if necessary, to elicit important details.
(ii) If a witness has given a statement prior to the Inquiry, that statement
shall first be read over to him and recorded as his deposition. The
witness shall also be specifically asked to state whether he has
anything to depose in addition to, or in modification of that statement
and his reply recorded and his signature obtained. Any further
evidence on the part of the witness shall be the outcome of cross-
examination and no fresh independent statement shall be recorded.
The questions put to the witness in the cross-examinations and the
answers therefore, shall be recorded then and there.
(iii) If a witness in his statement gives evidence of facts which have
occurred and which are contrary to the rules and regulations and which
render him capable of neglect or violation of the rules and regulations,
it shall be elicited from the witness, during his examination whether he
is aware that the facts stated by him are contrary to the rules and
regulations.
(iv) The Committee shall not be satisfied merely, with the determination of
immediate cause or causes of the accident, but shall look for,
necessary evidence, and ascertain the contributory factors, if any,
which have led the staff to commit the breach of rules and shall also go
fully into the matter of the extenuating circumstances, if any, which
have a bearing on the accident.
Contributory factors are such factors as an irregular and unauthorized
method of working followed at the station as a matter of custom,
general laxity in working having taken root at the station for want of
proper supervision etc. which have led to the breach of rules in the
particular accident inquired into.
Extenuating circumstances are such circumstances as inadequacy of
signalling and interlocking equipment or other safety devices
inadequacy or absence of communication equipment (such as
telephones, key transmitters, etc.,) resulting in frequent trips on the
part of the station staff over long distances, impossibility, especially at
peak periods of carrying out all the operations and duties laid down for
the staff, absence of the minimum staff required to perform all the
duties and operations laid down, impracticability of complying with the
Station Working Rules, staff working overtime owing to want of timely
relief, etc. Considerable care shall be exercised in assessing the
extenuating circumstances. The standard considered desirable shall
be co- related to the work load at the station and shall be comparable
to the standards obtaining at other similar stations.
(v) The inquiry Officer or the Committee shall also note matters brought to
light in the course of the Inquiry, which though, not having a direct
bearing on the accident or such as might lead to accidents of any other
descriptions as it is essential that such potential dangers shall be taken
note of and eradicated without delay.
(vi) In the case of an officers’ or Executive/Sr. Executive’ joint inquiry, it is
not necessary for the members of the Magistracy and the Police to
attend the deliberation in regard to the finding or to sign the joint
inquiry proceedings, but they may ask any question, while the
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 questions may be recorded as part of the proceedings.
(B) Descriptive Account:—The descriptive account shall be confined to a brief
but clear description of the accident and shall contain no reference to the
evidence.
Recording of evidence:—
(i) Each witness shall be assigned a number, which, in addition to being
entered for the name of the witness at the commencement of the
statement, shall be repeated after the signature/thumb impression at
the end as “Witness No ... .....” and in the proceedings wherever he is
referred to. All particulars required shall be filled up in the case of each
witness. In case of a witness belonging to train or station staff, the
hours of duty and rest enjoyed shall also be recorded.
(ii) Evidence should be recorded as narrated, subsequent demands
brought out in cross question and answers. Care should be taken not
to intimidate witnesses. Witnesses who understand English shall read
and sign the recorded statement on each page.
(iii) While recording the evidence of illiterate witnesses or when witnesses
are not conversant with English, their evidence should be read over
and explained before their signatures are obtained and the President
should certify that this has been done. If the witness is unable to sign
his name, his thumb impression should be taken on each page and
attested by the President.
(iv) For recording the evidence, the President of Officers’ Inquiry
Committee may utilize the services of a stenographer to take down the
evidence in shorthand and then transcribe on the computer. If a
stenographer is not available, he will nominate a representative of the
Operating Department in the Committee to record the evidence in his
own hand writing or by a computer.

(C) Findings: The findings should be concise and clear and consist of a simple
statement of the opinion of the committee as to what caused the accident,
mentioning the name of the persons responsible and the rule/rules or
instructions violated by each of the staff held responsible or the offences
committed by them. The Primary/Secondary/Other responsibility of the
staff/department shall be specifically indicated. In respect of cases where
more than one staff/department is held responsible, the primary
responsibility of the staff/department shall be specifically indicated. When
the committee is of the opinion that the evidence given by a witness is
wilfully false, they shall record this under the heading “Matters brought to
light”. It should also be mentioned under which of the following categories
the accident falls —
1. Failure of DFCCIL staff.
2. Failure of other than DFCCIL staff:—
(a) Tampering with the track.
(b) Other miscellaneous causes.
3. Failure of equipment:-
(a) Mechanical.
(b) Track.
(c) Electrical.
(d) Signal
(e) Others
4. Sabotage.
5. Accidental or Act of God : —
(a) Combination of factors.
(b) Other miscellaneous causes.
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 It should be noted carefully that in respect of those cases where more than
one staff is held responsible, the case should be booked against the
category of staff of that department which is primarily held responsible for
the accident.
(D) Remarks and reasons for findings:—This should embody the following
three items in three separate paragraphs:
1) Discussion of all conflicting evidences and the Committee’s deductions
there from;
2) The contributory factors, if any; and
3) The extenuating circumstances, if any:
Absence of either conflicting evidence, contributory factors or
extenuating circumstances, in a particular accident should be
specifically mentioned. The committee should state fully the reasons
which have led them to arrive at their findings bearing in mind that the
proceedings have to be considered by those who have not had the
advantage of hearing the evidence and reviewing the circumstances
on the spot. The value of evidence of each witness should be noted
upon and it should be stated in the case of doubtful witnesses, whether
the witness is impartial or whether he is the one to whom the decision
is a matter of indifference, or whether he is likely to be interested in
securing a particular decision.
(E) Suggestion:—The committee may suggest any improvement in the rules or
practices of working, which in their opinion, would prevent similar accidents
in future or improve the working in any way, based not only on the cause or
causes of the accident but also the contributory factors, if any, and the
extenuating circumstances, if any. If there is no suggestion to be made, a
‘Nil’ entry should be made.
(F) Matters brought to light during the Inquiry: In the matters brought to light
during the inquiry, the irregularities in working, which might lead to accident
of any description although not having a direct bearing on the Accident,
should be indicated. In the absence of any such matter, a ‘Nil’ entry should
be made.
(G) Signing of Joint or Inter-Departmental Inquiry proceedings–The
proceedings shall be drawn up and signed before the committee disperses.
If a member is unable to agree with the findings or remarks and reasons for
findings wholly or any part, he shall record a note of dissent detailing the
reasons thereof. The note of dissent shall, however, be drawn up on the
spot and signed. This document alongwith the remarks of the President of
the Inquiry Committee on it, shall accompany the inquiry proceedings.
DISPOSAL OF INQUIRY PROCEEDINGS
522. Action to be taken by the MD on receipt of the report of Commissioner of
Railway Safety: Receipt of a copy of the report of the Commissioner of Railway
Safety under “Statutory investigation into Railway Accidents Rules, 1998” shall be
acknowledged at once by the MD. If he differs from the views of the CRS
expressed in the report, he shall send his remarks there on immediately to the
CRS. If, however, he is not able to do so immediately, he shall, while
acknowledging the report, inform the Commissioner of Railway Safety of his
intention to submit his remarks later. If the MD considers the prosecution of any
person or persons desirable, he shall immediately forward a copy of the report to
the District Magistrate of the District in which the accident has occurred, or to such
other officer as the State Govt. may appoint in this behalf and to the concerned
Police authorities. The Police authorities shall intimate the MD about their decision
regarding launching of any prosecution. MD’s views when differs from the views of
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 CRS.
Remarks of the DFCCIL Administration on the report of the CRS to the Chief
Commissioner of Railway Safety and the Railway Board
MD shall get the remarks, findings and conclusions of CRS’ report examined in
detail by the concerned Directors and shall send his para wise comments on them
to the CCRS and the Railway Board within a fortnight of the receipt of the report
from the CRS. GM/Safety will coordinate the comments received from other
Directors and get them approved by the MD.
Commissioner of Railway Safety to be informed of the punishment awarded:
Departmental action and punishment awarded to the DFCCIL staff held
responsible for an accident by the Commissioner of Railway Safety shall be
advised to the CRS.
523. Acceptance of the Inquiry Report:
(i) (a) Proceeding in connection with accidents falling in classes D (except D-
6) F, H, G, B-2, C, N, J-9 and J-10 should be sent in triplicate to the
Managing Director after it has been accepted personally by the ED. EDs are
the final authorities in accepting the findings and recommendations of the
officer’s inquiry report in all cases. Points requiring interdepartmental co-
ordination and measures to be taken on the entire DFCCIL should be
specifically mentioned by the ED in his report while sending the inquiry
proceedings to the MD.
(b) The copy of the inquiry proceedings should not be sent directly to
CRS, but one extra copy should be sent to Corporate Office for onward
submission to CRS along with remarks of Headquarters, if any.
(ii) Where the Committee cannot definitely determine the cause of the accident,
the proceedings must be sent in duplicate to the MD.
(iii) In other cases, the proceedings must be finally disposed off in the office of
the ED. If the ED does not accept the findings, he will either refer the matter
back to the committee or nominate a fresh committee to inquire into the
accident.
(iv) In the event of a staff of the Railways being held responsible one copy of the
proceedings will be made over to the representative of the Railways for
processing disciplinary action against such staff.
524. Action on findings and recommendations:
a. As soon as the findings of an inquiry committee are accepted, action should
be taken to penalize the staff held responsible.
b. Prompt action must be taken to implement recommendations made by
Inquiry Committee after their acceptance by the competent authority.
c. Every DFCCIL Regional Headquarters should maintain an Accident Inquiry
Register in the following Proforma in order to keep a watch on the action
taken in regard to the findings and recommendations of inquiry committee-
Accident Inquiry Register
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
No. Date Site Class Brief description Corresponding Type of File No. Date of
S.No.in accident inquiry inquiry
Register held commenced

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Date of Date Date Staff Date Nature of Accepted Progress Reasons for
inquiry acce- acce- held Penalty recomme- made in the abnormal
proceedings pted pted respon- ndation implementat delay
submitted to by by sible ion of the
Corridor HQ ED C.O Recommen-
dation

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525. Action when inquiry not held: When an inquiry is dispensed with in accordance
with clause (i) & (ii) of sub-paras (c) and (d) of Para 506, the ED will obtain the
medical and police reports and, if necessary, the remarks of the Regional Officers
concerned and submit a special report to the Managing Director within 10 days of
the occurrence of the accident.
526. Prosecution of staff: Cases in which a criminal court has taken cognizance: -
Under Section 190 of the criminal procedure code, a criminal court takes
cognizance of an offence upon receiving a complaint of facts which constitute the
offence or upon a police report or upon information received from any person
other than a police officer or upon his own knowledge or suspicion that such
offence has been committed. Even a court has taken cognizance of an offence
either upon a complaint or upon a police report, departmental proceedings may be
initiated under D&AR against staff responsible for rail accident and if found guilty,
appropriate punishment may be imposed notwithstanding the fact that the matter
is pending in any court unless stayed by it.
527. Assistance of Police: During the time when police investigation is in progress,
close contact should be maintained with Police authorities concerned so that the
process may be speeded up and delays eliminated. After the police have
completed the inquiries and intimated the prosecution, the ED must see that all
necessary assistance is given to the Police.
528. Acceptance of responsibility by departments concerned:
(a) Except as provided for in clause (b) below and irrespective of whether or not
a joint or interdepartmental inquiry is ordered by the MD, the DGM (Safety)
of regional headquarter shall be advised within two days immediately after
the date of the occurrence of an accident by the other Regional Officers
concerned whether or not their respective department accepts responsibility.
If no advice is received from the Regional Officer concerned within this time
limit, the GM (Safety) shall assume that the department concerned does not
accept responsibility. GM (Safety) will then advise the ED to order a joint
officers’ inquiry. If a department accepts responsibility, the ED on advice
from the GM (Safety), may order a departmental inquiry.
(b) No advice regarding acceptance of responsibility need be sent in the case of
accidents at level crossings resulting in injury to persons and accidents
resulting in damage to public property.
529. Proceedings of the Departmental Inquiry: The Departmental Inquiries shall be
ordered by the ED. The proceedings of the Departmental Inquiry shall be drawn
up in the same form as those prescribed for Joint Inquiries and the rules in regard
to the conduct of Joint Inquiries shall apply to the conduct of Departmental
Inquiries, in so far as they are applicable.
530. Dissent Note: As far as possible the Joint Inquiry Committee should come to a
unanimous decision. However, if any member of Joint Enquiry committee gives a
dissent note, the majority of members should give detailed item wise reasoned
remarks on the dissent note. The ED may agree either with the majority findings or
with the conclusions of the dissenting officer with brief reasons to be recoded in
writing.

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 CHAPTER VI

PROCEDURE FOR DEALING WITH CASES OF SABOTAGE OR TRAIN

WRECKING
601. Cases of Sabotage or Train Wrecking: The Rules contained in this chapter are
additional Rules meant for cases where derailment and/or other serious
consequences arise due to sabotage or train wrecking.
When an accident occurs due to certain action on the part of someone who
intended to cause the accident or knew that his action would result in train
wrecking, it should be classified as sabotage. The acts which constitute
‘Sabotage’ have been detailed in section 150 of the Railways Act and the words
‘intent’ and ‘knowledge’ mentioned therein should be taken as the key for the
purpose of deciding whether an accident is due to an act of sabotage or not.
602. Duties of Engine crew and other DFCCIL staff when a derailment or any
other serious consequences take place to the train due to suspected
sabotage:
The Engine crew and other DFCCIL staff’ travelling by the train involved, after
protecting the train, reporting the accident and rendering First Aid to the injured
shall-
(i) Carefully examine the track jointly with responsible persons and record the
results of the examination and have the record signed by them.
(ii) See that the portions of the track, rails, fish plates, bolts and other fittings,
appearing to have been tampered with, are not touched or moved by any
person and that these are closely watched till the arrival of the Civil and
Police Authorities.
Note:
1) In the case of an officer or an Executive/Sr.Executive being on the train the
above duty will devolve on him.
2) Whenever assistance is obtained from any person/persons, their names and
addresses should invariably be kept on record for future reference, if
necessary.
603. Information to the local Civil Police/Secruity Agency of DFCCIL: The Station
Master, adjacent to the site of the accident, shall inform the local Civil Police/
Security Agency of DFCCIL by the quickest means available and give them all
possible assistance to reach the site.
604. Precautions by Engineering Executive/Sr.Executive: In going to the site of the
accident, Executive/Sr.Executive (P. Way) should take the following precautions-
(i) Instruct the Civil Engineering Maintenance Staff proceeding to the site of the
accident, in the first instance, not to carry any tools with them.
(ii) Ensure that tool boxes of Civil Engineering Maintenance Staff sent to the
site of accident are not opened until they have been checked by the Police.
(iii) Instruct them not to touch or remove any portion of the track, rails, fish
plates, bolts and other fittings within the area of the accident till they have
been inspected and photographed by the DFCCIL, Civil and Police
Authorities.
605. Duties of officers and other Executive/Sr.Executive officials: Officers and
Executive/Sr. Executive in addition to their other normal duties shall-
(i) Take notes of casualties and sketches of the accident.
(ii) Do all they can to collect evidence likely to throw light on the cause of
accident.
(iii) See that likely clues to the cause of accident are not inadvertently removed
through ignorance or curiosity, and
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 the permanent way, track, rails, fish plates, bolts and other fittings and the
Engine and rolling stock of the affected train as early as possible.
606. Duties of the Security Agency of DFCCIL: - The duties of the Security Agency
will be as under: -
(i) After receiving the information of the accident, the senior most Security staff,
in whose jurisdiction the accident has occurred, should immediately proceed
to the spot with all available men.
(ii) Additional assistance, that is necessary, may be requisitioned from the
neighbouring Security Agency.
(iii) Apart from making an entry in the Station Diary as usual, the Station Master
should also be informed of this movement.
(iv) On receipt of information, the In-charge of Security Agency along with staff
should proceed to the spot. Movement of the Security Agency in the above
cases should be made by the quickest means available and, when
necessary, road transport may be hired.
(v) Before proceeding to the spot, the Security Agency, mentioned above,
should make arrangements to contact the local District Police Officials to
ensure that the accident has been reported to them also.
On arrival at the spot, they will discharge the following duties-
a. Assist in extricating persons from the wreckage or debris, rendering First Aid
to injured, evacuating injured and uninjured persons from the scene.
b. Guard the belongings of the victims and the DFCCIL property till the Police
arrive on the scene and take over the responsibility.
c. Guard the Permanent way, rails, fish plates, bolts and other materials from
being interfered with by anyone till the police officials arrive at the scene and
take charge.
d. Look out for suspects in the vicinity, and keep a note of any clues that may
be useful in detecting the offence.
e. Fight any fire that may break out at the site of accident.
f. Ensure liaison with the District Police in the investigation of the case.
607. Wreckage etc. not to be disturbed until permission is given by the Police:
Unless otherwise necessary to save life or to extricate injured, no carriage,
vehicle, component part or likely clue shall be disturbed until investigations have
been completed and written permission is given by the police to start work on
clearing the wreckage and restoring communication.
608. Joint Examination by Civil, Police and DFCCIL Officials:
(i) After the medical relief work has been completed, the senior most DFCCIL
Officer at the site shall make a detailed investigation of the cause of the
accident including a thorough survey of the site for at least 800 meters in the
rear, with the assistance of representatives of Departments concerned and
in conjunction with senior Civil and Police officials.
(ii) While carrying out the examination, the position of vehicles, track fittings,
etc. should not be disturbed as far as possible. Arrangements shall be
made, with the assistance of the Security Agency and the Police to keep
staff and outsiders, who are not concerned with the examination, away from
the site. Precisely worded notes should be prepared specifying the various
features coming to notice.
(iii) The senior most officers at the site in consultation with the Police should
decide what materials are to be preserved for further examination. These
materials should be carried to a suitable place where these will be stored
under the joint custody of the Police and the DFCCIL. As far as possible, all
small fittings should be put into a box or a gunny bag and sealed jointly by
the Police and the DFCCIL. A receipt should be obtained for whatever
material the Police has taken charge of. Before dismantling the damaged
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 marked so that the whole scene can be reconstructed, if required later at an
inquiry.
(iv) The recorded note of the examination should be checked and countersigned
by the senior most Police Official after it is finalized.
609. Removal and examination of Rolling stock:
a. Removal of undamaged rolling stock: Rolling stock which remains on
track undamaged may be taken away after obtaining written permission of
the Senior Police Official at the site. These should be taken and stabled at
the nearest convenient station where further examination of vacuum/air
brake fittings can be made under the supervision of the Mechanical
Department.
b. Removal and Examination of Rolling stock damaged due to an
accident: — A detailed examination of the engine and the vehicles
damaged due to the accident should be made by the DGM/Mech along with
the Senior Police Official. All damages and deficiencies should be carefully
noted down and particular comments made with regard to damages and
deficiencies likely to cause derailments and whether these appear to be old
or fresh and the signature of the Police official obtained on the note. These
notes should be utilized for purpose of making the final note in the joint
examination detailed under Para 608. Breakdown operations to remove
these vehicles should be started only in accordance with para 611.
610. Special points to be borne in mind by the officers in examining the site and
for preparation of notes and drawings: The following points should be noted by
the Officers and Executive/Sr.Executive staff when examining the site-
(i) The exact position in which engines and vehicles came to rest and also
where loose components/parts were found.
(ii) The exact position in which rails and component parts, such as sleepers,
fish plates, bolts, nuts, dog spikes, etc. were found.
(iii) Wheel marks and other damage to sleepers, rails and other fittings in the
accident.
(iv) The examination of rail ends at the displaced point or points for any dents or
burs and whether burs are vertical or horizontal.
(v) The position of wheels in relation to any displaced rail, its normal alignment
and the landing rail.
(vi) Condition of the track in rear for at least 800 meters.
(vii) If the nature of the accident requires:
(a) The position and condition of Signals, Points and block
instruments/BPAC should be inspected.
(b) Functioning of interlocking provided at the station should be tested.
(c) Train passing records including Train signal register, private number
sheets etc. should be seized and carefully preserved.
(viii) Statements of staff should be recorded.
611. Restoration of communications: Restoration of communications should only be
taken in hand after complete investigation and examination has been made, a joint
note and sketch have been prepared, and the Police and Civil Authorities have
given in writing that their investigations have been completed and that no further
check is necessary.

612. Preparation of Plan for CRS or other Inquiry: A dimensional plan should be
prepared for the Commissioner of Railway Safety or judicial inquiry, which should
be a reproduction of the original sketch. Copies of recorded note signed by the
DFCCIL and the Police representatives should form an appendix to the statement
made by the senior most official in his evidence at the inquiry.

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 recording, observations of the various officials who attend the site of accident
should be carefully preserved for future use in case evidence of such officers and
officials is required later at enquiries, subsequent investigations or in court trials.

614. Association of Security Agency:

(a) In all cases where enquiries are conducted by the DFCCIL where there is a
prima-facie suspicion of sabotage having been committed, the Security
Officer of the Corporate Office should invariably be associated with such
enquiries and the joint findings drawn by the committee should be signed by
him. The findings in such cases should be routed through the GM (Safety) in
the Corporate Office before they are accepted. Statistics of sabotage cases
should be based only on the basis of accepted findings in this regard and be
vetted jointly by Security Agency/GM (Safety) before being communicated to
either the safety or the security directorate of the Board’s office.
(b) Further, in all such cases, the Inquiry Committee should give a clear verdict
of ‘SABOTAGE’, in the findings. If it is not a case of ‘Sabotage’ the Inquiry
committee should give clearly in the joint findings as failure of other than
DFCCIL staff due to:
(i) Tampering with track or
(ii) Other miscellaneous causes.

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 CHAPTER VII
UNUSUAL OCCURRENCES
701. Dangerous conditions on trains: Every DFCCIL Staff, whether on duty or not,
who notices anything un-usual or dangerous on a train such as a hot axle, flat
tyre, break binding, load falling off, fire, any part of the vehicle detached or
hanging loose in a dangerous condition, and also on track notices any dangerous
condition must at once take steps to stop the train and warn the Crew to stop the
train. If he does not succeed in stopping the train, he must immediately inform the
nearest Station Master or any DFCCIL officials through any communication
available. In electrified section train should be stopped by switching off the OHE.
On noticing any unsafe condition on train or after receiving such advice, the
DFCCIL officials shall immediately exhibit danger hand signal to crew and make
all efforts to stop the train at once and if possible, by putting back the signals to
ON position, advising the TPC to switch off the OHE supply. Simultaneously, the
Station Master of the nearest station shall be informed who in turn shall also
inform the section controller and the staion master of the station ahead. All out
efforts shall be made to stop the train running with unsafe condition and also on
unsafe track.
702. Defects in Track:
a) In the event of the train crew experience any abnormal condition in the track
over which his train passed and he considers that the portion of the track
over which his train has passed is detrimental for safe running of
subsequent train, will take action as under:-
i. Stop his train at next block station without clearing the block section and
inform the Station Master through available means of communication not to
permit any train from either end of the affected block section in case of
single line and from the rear in case of double line. Proceed further, only
after satisfying himself that Station Master has clearly understood so as not
to permit movement over the line until a written memo indicating the details
of the occurence is received by Station Master from the Loco pilot. He will
then again stop at the station at a convenient place so as to deliver the
written memo to the Station Master
ii. In case of IBS and automatic block territories, the Loco pilot must inform the
station master and Loco pilot of trains already left station in rear through
available means of communications to stop movement of trains. After getting
information the loco pilot of trains already left station in rear shall stop his
train and may proceed with the permission of station master with a restricted
speed of 10 kmph after examining the track if found safe and shall report
about the condition of track.The station master shall give such permission
only when it is not possible to ascertain the condition of track as per para(vi).
If he finds the line unsafe to pass, the loco pilot will inform station master
and shall follow the instruction of station master.
iii. The Station Master on receiving this information must repeat it immediately
to the Station Master at the other end of the affected block section as well as
to the Section Controller, the Executive / Sr.Executive (P-Way), the
Manager/DGM, the GM (Transportation) and the ED of the Corridor. The
Station Master receiving the report must immediately arrange the issue of
caution order under G.R. 8.06 (1) and Appendix A of the General Rules of
DFCR.
iv. Arrange to dispatch by rail maintenance machine / tower wagon / light
engine or in their absence a train accompanied by an engineering offical
with a caution order to the effect to stop dead sufficienly short of the affected
portion of the track. The engineering official accompanying will inspect the
track and shall allow the train to pass only after satisfying that the track is
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 any restriction of speed to be imposed to the Station Master personally or
through written memo which may be sent through the Loco pilot.
v. In the absence of engineering officals the train with a caution order
instructing the Loco pilot to stop dead before the affected kilometres after
satisfying himself about the track pass over the track in question at 10 kmph
or if he finds the line unsafe to pass, return to station in rear. If the Loco pilot
is not able to detect any thing doubtful, susequent train shall be dispatched
with a speed restriction of 10 kilometers per hour till the track is certified to
be safe by engineering officials.
vi. If the condition as reported earlier is confirmed by the Loco pilot, no train
movement shall be allowed till certified to be safe by engineering officials;
vii. The Executive/Sr.Executive/Manager (P.Way) will, at once, inspect the
track and take action considered appropriate and then issue instructions to
the Station Master to continue, modify or remove the caution as
circumstances demand. Meanwhile, caution orders must continue to be
issued. A report in triplicate on Form ‘A’ below should be submitted to the
DGM/Civil by Executive/Sr.Executive (P-Way).
b) In the event of the train crew experiencing any obstruction or any other
unsafe condition, on or near the track adjacent to the line over which his
train has passed and which in his opinion is detrimental to the safe train
running, will take the following remedial action:-
i. Immediately switch on the flasher light of his loco;
ii. Inform the Station Maser(s) concerned/ control through the available
means of communication, and concurrently;
iii. Stop his train and proceed with danger hand signals to protect the line in
question in terms of GR 3.40;
iv. Thereafter, he will continue journey to the next station cautiously keeping
flasher light on; and
v. Be prepared to stop any incoming train approaching on the affected
portion by communicating on walkie talkie or other available means of
communication and exhibiting danger hand signals;
vi. On arrival at the next station he shall inform the Station Master through a
written memo about the occurence;

FORM ‘A’
BAD RIDING OF ENGINES
(Report on Track)

1. S.M.’s message No. & station and date...........................rough riding was Experienced.
2. Kilometreage and section of DFCCIL..............................Up or down track.
3. Train No., Engine No. and type...............................
4. Speed of the train.....................
5. Date and time of inspection by Executive/Sr.Executive (P-Way).........................
6. Rails;
(a) Type and weight....................
(b) Length....................
(c) Age....................
(d) Condition....................
7. Sleepers—
(a) Type.....................
(b) Age.....................
(c) No. per rail.....................
(d) Spacing.....................
(e) Condition.....................
8. Ballast:
(a) Width at top.....................
(b) Deficiency of full boxing section.....................
(c) Depth below bottom of sleeper....................

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 (d) Type...................
(e) Condition of ballast as regards cleanliness and drainage.
9. Formation:
(a) Level or grade..................
(b) Height of Bank..................
(c) Depth of cutting..................
(d) Class of soil..................
(e) Condition of drainage.................
10. Alignment:
Straight or degree of curvature..........
11. Type of Bridge..................
12. Last date of..................
(a) Through packing................
(b) Slack packing..................
13. Details of any defects in the track, ballast or formation.
14. Action taken to rectify defects in the track, ballast or formation.
15. Any special features such as heavy rainfall.

Signature of Executive/Sr.Executive (P-Way)

c) Duty of Guard: Should a Guard ,if available, feel a heavy lurch or jerk which
he considers dangerous for the passage of trains, he will bring his train to a
stand at the next station by destroying air pressure and will report the matter
in writing to the Station Master. If the jerk is not as severe as to seem
dangerous he should make his report in writing to the Station Master of the
next station.
703. Defects in 25 K.V. OHE:
(i) Engine crews of all trains shall keep a good look out, while the train is in
motion and watch the overhead equipments, and report any defects noticed
to the Traction Power Controller at the next station.
(ii) When a defect on the overhead equipment, which is likely to interfere with
the smooth movement of the pantograph or cause damage to it, is noticed
ahead, the Loco Pilot shall trip the circuit breaker, and immediately lower the
pantograph by placing the pantograph handle in the lower position. An
emergency stop should be made if necessary.
(iii) If the damage to overhead equipment is slight (such as a slight break away
of the contact wire from the droppers or catenary), it may be practicable to
coast under the defective section, but the defect shall be reported by the
Loco Pilot to the Traction Power Controller through the nearest emergency
telephone circuit or in case this circuit is not available, through any other
telephone.
(iv) In case of a major breakdown to overhead equipment requiring trains to be
stopped, the Loco Pilot noticing such a breakdown shall advise the Traction
Power Controller through the nearest emergency telephone circuit giving
details of the breakdown and in case this circuit is not available, convey the
information through the nearest Station Master or any other telephone
circuit. The Traction Power Controller, on receipt of such a message, shall
pass on suitable instructions to the section controller and, if necessary,
advise him to stop running of trains in the affected section.
(v) All breakdowns or defects noticed in the overhead equipment or any other
traction equipment, including continuity bonds, joint bonds, cross bonds,
structural bonds and impendence bonds by any DFCCIL employee shall be
reported immediately to the Traction Power Controller. In case the Traction
Power Controller cannot be communicated with, the nearest Station Master,
OHE Maintenance Staff, the Manager Electrical (Traction Distribution) shall
be advised. In case of the impendence bonds, the Manager/Signal
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 Master to whom such break downs or defects are reported, shall convey the
information immediately to the Traction Power Controller through the section
controller. In case of failure of communication, he shall use his discretion
regarding movement of traffic and advise the nearest Traction Official.
(vi) In case of breakage of an overhead line, the DFCCIL employee detecting it
shall ensure that no person comes into contact with the line until an
authorized person arrives on the spot. The authorized person will take
immediate action to make the affected line dead and earthed.
(vii) All breakdowns and all defects noticed in the over-head equipment by any
DFCCIL Staff must be reported immediately to the nearest Station Master or
Traction Power Controller.
704. Defective Engine: In the event of Loco Pilot noticing that the running of his
locomotive is abnormal, he must suitably reduce the speed of the train and advise
the Traction Crew Controller/TLC that he is doing so and may request for a relief
engine, if considered necessary. The Traction Crew Controller/TLC will
communicate on telephone and give full particulars of the engine to the concerned
official for detail examination of engine and rectification.
705. Detached parts of engine or vehicle on track: If any part of an engine or a
vehicle gets detached and there is reason to believe that the detached part may
have fallen on the track, a careful search must be made for the missing part by the
train staff.
If the missing part cannot be traced, the train must be stopped at the first block
station ahead and the Station Master advised of the occurrence by the train crew.
The Station Master must repeat the information to all concerned including the
Station Master at the other end of the block section. It will be the duty of the
Station Masters concerned to issue a caution order to the Loco Pilot of the first
train proceeding into the section to be on the look-out for the missing part.
706. Protecting places under repairs: Whenever buildings, roads, etc. are under
repairs and there is a possibility of anyone falling into openings or over
obstructions, the staff employed on the work must protect it with barriers or
warning boards and with lamps in the night.
707. Material fouling the track: Station Masters and Way and Works Official must see
that there are no heaps of materials or other obstructions on or fouling the line
which may cause a derailment or endanger DFCCIL employees engaged in
shunting operations.
708. Explosion on track or in train:
(a) On hearing an explosion, the Loco Pilot shall stop his train as soon as
possible and examine the track at the site of explosion to ascertain the
extent of the damage.
(b) The Loco Pilot shall also examine the train and if little or no damage has
been caused to the train, and if it is safe for the train to proceed to the next
block station, the train will be taken ahead to the next block station, where
the Loco Pilot will report the occurrence to the Station Master on duty.
(c) If the damage to the track is so serious as to render the track unsafe, a
competent DFCCIL staff will be left at the site to protect the spot in
accordance with General Rules.
(d) On receipt of a report from the Loco Pilot, the Station Master shall
immediately advise the section controller, who will
(i) Advise the Executive/Sr.Executive (P. Way) to proceed to the spot
immediately, inspect the track and take such precautions as are
necessary to put the track right and impose speed restrictions, if
necessary;
(ii) The Station Master shall immediately issue a message to the Station
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 (iii) The Station Masters, at both ends of the reported section, must stop all
trains and issue caution orders to Loco Pilots, specifying the
kilometreage and the speed restriction.
(e) No train shall pass over the affected spot at a speed exceeding 15 kmph or
such less speed as the reporting Loco Pilot may have specified, until the
Executive/Sr.Executive (P.Way) or Manager (Engg.) has certified the track
safe for such higher speed as they may consider fit.
709. Precaution against derailment:
(a) If any part of the engine or vehicle is detached and there is reason to believe
that the detached part may be fouling the track, a careful, search should be
made for the missing part by the train staff. If the missing part cannot be
traced, the train should be stopped at the station and the Station Master
should be advised, who will issue caution order to the Loco Pilot of the first
train proceeding into the section to be on the lookout for the missing part
and also inform the Executive/Sr.Executive (P.Way) or the engineering
maintenance staff to institute a search.
(b) The Loco Pilot of a train, which has come to a stop on any points in the
derailing direction, shall not restart the train unless the loco pilot has
personally arranged for the points to be set and clamped for the further
movement of the train. In the case of light engine, this responsibility will
devolve upon the Loco Pilot of the light engine.
710. Unusual occurrences: Information regarding unsafe bunds of tanks or rivers: -
Station Masters and others who receive intimation from Government officials or
village authorities, or any person likely to give reliable information, of the unsafe
condition of the bunds of tanks or rivers, should at once notify the same, by
telephone, to the ED, Manager, Executive/Sr.Executive (P. Way) and the Station
Masters at both ends of the block section likely to be affected and also the section
controller on duty. The Station Masters, at both ends of the block section likely to
be affected, should stop all trains and issue caution order. Particulars of the river
or bunds of tank reported to be unsafe should be given in the caution order, the
following being added at the end —
“Observe special caution and reduce speed as necessary.
711. Action to be taken at the spot by DFCCIL staff in run over cases:
(a) When the person is alive—
(i) A DFCCIL employee finds an injured person on or near the track, he
should do his best for rendering first-aid or summon medical help as
early as possible. He should also arrange to inform the Police through
the nearest Station Master
(ii) summon medical help as early as possible. He should also arrange to
inform the Police through the nearest Station Master or any other
person in the vicinity.
(iii) When a person run over or knocked down is found by the staff of the
same train or of a subsequent train, first-aid will be rendered promptly
by the Loco pilot or by a qualified Doctor, if available in the near
vicinity. After this, the person shall be transported to the nearest
DFCCIL Station promptly where medical aid shall be arranged by the
Station Master.
(iv) If the condition of the person is found to be critical, the dying
declaration should be recorded by the Loco Pilot or by the DFCCIL
staff who happens to find the injured person. The particulars to be
recorded are; name, father’s name, caste, residence, how he
happened to be on the line and how the wounds were inflicted. The
statement should be signed by the Loco Pilot and some other
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 nearest station in the direction of the run of the train for onward
transmission to the Police authorities. Along with the statement, a
memo showing the time and place where the injured persons were
found and further disposal thereof, should be attached. In case the
DFCCIL Staff, who finds the injured person, is illiterate, he should seek
the assistance of some responsible person for obtaining the dying
declaration.
(b) When the person is not alive-
(i) When a dead body is found on or near the track by any DFCCIL staff
or by the staff of the train involved in the accident or by the staff of a
subsequent train, the main requirement is to keep the evidence intact,
especially the finger prints. Handling of the dead body by many people
should be avoided as the finger prints which may be available near the
scene of occurrence may get disturbed.
Similarly, the dead body should not be removed until the arrival of the
police as the chances of interference with some clues which may lead
to detection of case may be possible. However, to clear the line for the
movement of subsequent train, the body may be removed from the
line; but in doing so, the movement should be the minimum required.
(ii) The body may thereafter be left in charge of village chowkidar or any
responsible person in the vicinity by the maintenance staff. If no
responsible person is readily available at the site where the body is
found, it shall be removed to the nearest gate-lodge in the direction of
the movement of the train. Where there is no gate-lodge, it will be
carried and made over to the Station Master of the next Station. In all
cases, a written memo, giving the following particulars shall be made
out by Loco Pilot of the train, or by the person who happens to find the
body. This memo should be made over to the person under whose
charge the body is kept, for onward transmission to the police
authorities.
1. Time and place the body was detected;
2. Position of the body in relation to the track/tracks;
3. Blood stains on ballast or engine, extent of injuries and whether,
prima facie, inflicted by a train or otherwise
4. Position of any clothing etc., found on or near the rails; and
5. Name of the informant, his parentage and full postal address.
(iii) In case the body is found by a DFCCIL staff not working a train, he
shall, unless he himself is in a position to advise to the police
authorities, take immediate steps to advise any responsible person in
the vicinity of the scene of the accident to enable the latter to take
further action.
712. Persons run-over: In the case of persons run-over, the statements of the engine
crew must always be obtained by the Station Master and sent without delay to all
concerned.
713. Persons found dead in Trains or at Stations: In the case of persons found dead
in trains or at stations, the Station Master shall hand over the dead body to the
Police for disposal and, until such time this is done, depute a DFCCIL staff to be in
charge of the dead body.
714. Care of dead bodies in case of a serious accident: The senior most DFCCIL
Officer on the spot should discuss the question of disposal of dead bodies with
senior most Police Officer at the scene of the accident and they should jointly
determine the place for keeping the dead bodies under the control of a
responsible Officer. The Police have to take charge of the dead bodies and they
should be given the requisite facilities for their transport to well protected places
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 next of kin. It may be stressed that respect for the dead should be the primary
consideration and, in any case, no dead body should be kept exposed to the
weather.

715. Dangerous practices: The following dangerous practices are prohibited.

(i) Attempting to jump upon or alight from an engine or vehicle moving at high
speed.
(ii) Going between vehicles, when a train is moving quickly for purposes of
coupling or uncoupling.
(iii) Hanging onto the side of a vehicle, with foot resting upon an axle box or the
rod or brake handle, when shunting is being performed.
(iv) Riding upon the buffers of vehicles in motion.
(v) Moving vehicles, without first ascertaining that no person is standing
between or sitting under the vehicles.
(vi) Passing too close in front of or behind the rear of trains at stations.
(vii) Going too close to the vehicles or between vehicles without first making sure
that the vehicles are not moving.
(viii) Passing from vehicle to vehicle, while a train is in motion.
(ix) Crossing the line, without first looking in both directions for any approaching
train or vehicle.
(x) Crossing the line or going between vehicles, without first looking in both
directions for train or vehicle movements, on the same or adjacent lines.
(xi) Standing on or walking on or between rails, instead of well outside them.
(xii) Sitting or lying under vehicles, standing at stations.
(xiii) Working on vehicles under repairs, without the protection by special signals
i.e. red flags or lights, banner flags etc.

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 CHAPTER VIII
ACCIDENT RECORD AND RETURNS
801. Station Records: Every Station Master must maintain a register showing the
following particulars in regard to all accidents taking place at his station or
reported at his station as per Proforma given below.
This register will be in two main parts each divided into two sub-parts as follows—

Part I - Showing all accidents mentioned in Chapter II except classes P

(casualties) and Q (other incidents) —
(a) Taking place at his station, and
(b) Not taking place at his station but reported to him vide Para 304.

Part II - Accidents falling under classes P(Casualties) and Q(other incidents).

(a) Taking place at his station, and;
(b) Not taking place at his station but reported to him vide Para 304.

1 2 3 4 5 6
Date Time Class Brief description Date & time of Date on which
of accident issue of accident accident report
message submitted

7 8 9 10 11 12
Nature of Date on which Date on Cause of Staff held Nature of
enquiry enquiry held which enquiry the accident responsible punishment
held completed awarded

802. Regional record: — Both the regional headquarters must maintain an accident
register separate for train accidents and yard/other accidents containing the
following columns:—

Accident Register
Particulars of accident
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
S.No. Date Time Site Brief description Class Cause of No. of
accident casualties

9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Loss of File No Enquiry by Date on Date on Date on which Responsibility
DFCCIL which which enquiry accepted by
property enquiry finalized ED
held

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803. Register of Progress of D&AR Cases: Every Regional Headquarter must
maintain a register of progress of D&AR cases containing the following columns:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
S.No. Particulars of Accident File No. Name and Date on Date on Date on
particulars which which which
of staff held enquiry charge- acknowl-
responsible finalized sheet edgement
issued taken
Date Time Class

8 9 10 11 12
Officer ordering Officer nominated Date on which Date of D&AR Date of D&AR
D&AR enquiry for D&AR enquiry D&AR enquiry enquiry enquiry
held completed accepted

13 14 15 16
Date Date Date Result of appeal and
punishment acknowledgement headquarters review, if any
imposed of punishment advised

804. Record showing Cause wise Analysis: Every Regional Headquarter should
maintain a record giving cause wise analysis of train accidents for each calendar
month.
805. Record showing progress of D&AR Cases against Responsible Staff:
(a) A record showing progress of D&AR cases, against staff held responsible.
The responsible staff of Railways should also be maintained on the same
Proforma as given para-803.
(b) Follow-up action on D&AR cases should cover all accidents.
(c) Monitoring of adequacy of punishments should be for all types of accidents.
806. Accident returns: - The table on the next page details the returns required to be
submitted to the Railway Board, the Commissioner of Railway Safety, State
Governments, Regional Offices and the MD must be adhered to.
807. Rules for the preparation of accident returns:
(i) Accidents to trains shall be accounted for by the DFCCIL, which exercises
jurisdiction over the site of accident.
(ii) Statistical returns in the prescribed Proforma showing cumulative data till the
end of the month should be submitted so as to reach Corporate Office not
later than 7th Day of the next month.
(iii) Only those accidents which have occurred during the period to which the
returns relate shall be included in the relevant returns. The accidents, the
details of which are not available at the time of forwarding the returns, for
any reason, are to be included in the statement with a clear indication that
further details would follow.
(iv) Each accident must be shown only once and in the event of an accident
falling in more than one category, it should be treated as an accident in the
higher category.
(v) Derailment or bumping during reversing or shunting operations, etc. on an
incoming, outgoing or any other load, including a sectional carriage, etc.
shall be deemed to be a ‘train accident’ only when the train engine or a
vehicle still forming part of the train derails or, as a result of bumping,

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 casualty (including Injuries or loss to DFCCIL property) takes place,
irrespective of whether the shunting was being done by the train engine or
by a shunting engine.
(vi) Interruption is defined as duration from the time of accident till starting of first
commercial train on line clear from adjacent station for movement over the
affected line in that section.
(vii) Statistics of fire should include all cases of physical fire or smoke emission
resulting in death or injury or damage to property.
(viii) Equipment failures shall include all failures irrespective of the date of last
schedule or examination and shall be subsequently classified under
avoidable or unavoidable category.
(ix) Details and Statistics for accident cases falling under unusual incidents,
categories ‘N’, ‘P’ and ‘Q’ shall be maintained and provided by Security
branch.
(x) ED at the Regional level and MD at the Corporate Office level will ensure
correct reporting of accidents to Corporate Office and Railway Board
respectively.
808. Collection, compilation and monthly statement of Accident statistics:
(a) Information about train accidents, yard accidents and indicative accidents
falling under classification A, B, C, D, F, and G & H will be compiled by the
Safety Branch at Regional office and Corporate Office.
(b) Equipment failures falling under classification, K, L and M will be compiled
by the Regional control on daily basis and shall be handed over to Safety
Branch. Every equipment failure shall be classified under the category of
avoidable and unavoidable by the Officers concerned and summary shall be
handed over to Safety Department of the concerned Corridor HQ. It is
further clarified that all equipment failures should be taken into account
irrespective of the date of last schedule or examination and shall be
subsequently classified under avoidable or unavoidable category as the
case may be. The Regional Safety Branch shall forward the monthly
summary to GM (Safety) at Corporate Office. After completion of statement
GM (Safety) shall forward monthly statement to the Safety Directorate of
Railway Board.
(c) Unusual incidents falling under classification N,P and Q shall be collected
and compiled by the Security Branch at Regional level and they shall take
subsequent follow up action. Daily position will be given to the Safety
Branch of the regional office who, after compilation of statistics shall forward
monthly statement to GM(Safety) of Corporate Office.

ACCIDENT RETURNS
Date by which
To be to be submitted Date by which to
SN Sr. Particular of return No. submitted toGM(Safety) by be submitted by
to theDGM /Safety GM(Safety)
of Corridor HQ
1 Monthly advance intimation by Rly. - 1st of the following
phone of the category wise Board month.
number of accidents
1-A Fortnightly Rly. - 16th of every month
Board
1-B Periodical Statements Local 1st, 13th and 23rd -

2 Statements A.2 showing Rly. - By 3rd of every

monthly cumulative position Board month by Fax.
of pending cases of enquiries,
finalization ofpunishments and
punishment imposed

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3 Monthly as well as cumulative Rly. 10th of the 20th of the following
statement ‘A’ Board following month month.
4 Statement ‘B’ Rly. Close of 3rd A week after 3rd
Board month to which it month
relates
5 Statement ‘C’ showing Rly. By the last week Within one week
analysis of disciplinary action Board of 3rd month after 3 months of
taken against staff held the close of the
responsible for train accidents quarter to which
the statement
relates
6 Quarterly cumulative statistics Rly. 25th of the 25th of the
of accidents on tables 1to 7 Board following month second month of
the following
quarter.
7 Monthly statement showing Rly. 5th of the 10th of the
cases of tampering with track/ Board following month following month
sabotage.
8 Monthly statement showing Rly. 5th of the 10th of the
awards to staff for timely Board following month following month
Action in averting accident.
9 Quarterly statement showing CRS 10th of the 20th of the
number of trespassers following month following month
10 Quarterly statement showing CRS - -
details of accidents falling
under section - 113
11 Monthly brief particulars Rly. 3rd of every 5th of every month
Board month
12 Monthly statement of engine Rly. 10th of the 15th of the
failures Board following month following month

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 Appendix- A
Standard Tool and Equipment list for ART

SN Description of Item A Class ART B Class ART

I. Generator & Electrical Equipment

1 Diesel Generating sets of 15 KVA capacity 230 V 1 Set 1 Set
2 Generator set Kerosene driven 1.5 KVA 230 V 20 Sets 20 Sets
Complete luminaire fitting with 1000 W Halogen
3 10 Sets 10 Sets
lamp and control gear or equivalent LED lighting.
Complete luminaire fitting with 150 W Metal Handle
4 40 Sets 40 Sets
lamp and control gear
Telescopic stand 2 meter high for Mounting
5 20 Sets 20 Sets
luminaire for Halogen / Metal Handle fittings.
PVC Insulated and PVC sheathed 3 core flexible
6 cable 23/0.193 mm 15 m long with 15 weather 50 Nos. 50 Nos
proof I.C. pin for weather proof I.C. socket
PVC insulated and sheathed 3 core flexible cable
7 1500 Mtrs. 1500 Mtrs.
23/0.193 mm
8 Kerosene/ Petrol oil in 200 liter drums 3 Nos. 3 Nos
9 Diesel oil in 200 liter drums 1 No. 1 No.
Polythene containers 20 liters. Capacity for
10 handling kerosene and pouring in to auxiliary tanks 18 Nos. 18 Nos.
of engine
11 Lubricating oil 40 liters 40 liters
12 Oil measuring can 1 liter capacity 6 Nos. 6 Nos.
13 Insulation tape PVC in rolls of 10 mtrs. 24 Nos. 24 Nos.
Tool set comprising of 254 mm cutting pliers-1 no.,
14 screw driver round-300 mm, 150 mm, 100 mm-3 1 Set 1 Set
nos., knife-1 no., Hammer DP- 1 no.
15 Spanner DE 3 mm to 19 mm in steps of 1.5 mm 1 Set 1 Set
16 Socket spanner with lever 3mm to 19mm 1 Set 1 Set
17 Aluminum telescopic ladder 2 Nos. 2 Nos
18 Earthing rod for Earthing OHE 2 Nos. 2 Nos
Portable switch board with water proof sockets
each capable of taking 500 watt load ( 2 sockets
19 4 Sets 4 Sets
of 5 amps and 2 combination sockets of 5/15
amps)
20 Drum of fixed stand for main cable 2 Nos. 2 Nos.
21 Battery charger 230 V AC /110 V DC, 60 Amp. 2 Nos 2 Nos
100W gas filled bulbs bayonet type along with
22 holder in wire cage and with handle and hook or 6 Nos. 6 Nos.
equivalent LED lighting.
23 Telescopic masts 6 meters high 4 Nos. 4Nos.

II. Illumination other than Electrical

1 Emergency Inflatable Lighting Tower 4 4
2 Flame proof torches 2 1
3 Spare torch bulbs (4.5 V) 10 5
4 Digital Rescue Lights 4 2

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5 Torches (3 dry cell) 15 10
6 Dry cell 100 50

III. Oxy Cutting Equipment

Cutting torch similar to outgun cutter type S.No.
1 57/11838 with complete set of nozzles 1/16", 5/64", 2 Sets 2 Sets
3/32", 7/64", 1/8" hoses clips and accessories.
Parallel/straight cutting torch with spare nozzle
2 1 Set 1 Set
similar to outgun cutter type 5 No. 57/11838.
3 Pressure gauges Oxygen (Double type) 3 2
4 Pressure gauges Acetylene (Double type) 3 2
5 Acetylene cylinder 150 Cu. Ft. 3 2
6 Oxygen cylinder 150 Cu. Ft. 6 4
7 Goggles 4 Pairs 4 Pairs
8 Gloves and leg guard- leather 4 Pairs 4 Pairs
9 Tool sets for maintenance 1 Set 1 Set
10 Spare Gas Hoses, Red and Black l5Mtrs each -

IV. Hydraulic Re-railing equipment and Hydraulic Rescue Device

1 Hydraulic Re-railing equipment 1 Set 1 Set
2 Spare Power pack for HRE 1 1
3 Spare Control table for HRE 1 1
4 Hydraulic Rescue device 1 set -

V. Ropes & Winches

Wire rope l” dia, length 6 mtr with loop at one end
1 2 -
and hook at other end
2 Wire rope 1" dia, length 30 mtrs with end loops 2 -
Wire rope 2" dia, length 5 mtrs with loops at both
3 2 -
ends
4 Shackle U/Harp type 30 tons capacity 4 -
5 Gloves leather (Steel Reinforced) 30 Pairs 10 Pars
Note - Existing Wire ropes should be kept in use till time they require replacement.
They should be replaced only with standard wire ropes.

VI. Wire Ropes and Slings, Crane Accessories

Wire rope sling-double leg 06 mtrs long, 70 tons
1 2 sets -
SWL with ring & two hook
Note - Existing Wire rope slings should be kept in use till time they require
replacement. They should be replaced only with standard wire ropes.

VII. Other Mechanical Equipment

1 Ramps 4 4
2 Turphor 1 1
3 Rescue platform for 140 Ton Crane 1 -
4 Portable Light Weight Rail trolley 1 1

VIII. Fitters Tools

1 Bars Tommy 6 6
2 Hammers sledge l4lbs. 2 2
3 Hammers ball pene1 ½” lbs 6 6

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 4 Punch steel of sizes ( 1/8" to ¼”, 3/8") 6 6
5 Hack Saw (12" to 16") adjustable 2 2
6 Test Plate with pressure gauge (Air brake) 1 1
7 Handle pipes of sorts for sorts levering spanners 2 2
8 Pliers 2 2
9 Spanner Box 10mm to 50 mm 1 Set 1 Set
10 Spanners double ended 6mm to 50mm 2 Set 2 Set

IX. Measuring Instruments

1 Gauge Rail (spring loaded) 1 1
2 Gauge buffer height (C&W) 1 1
3 Gauge Wheel Dia (C&W) (spring loaded) 1 1
4 Gauge tyre (C&W) 1 1
5 Measuring tape 100 ft. steel (30 meter) 1 1
6 Rule steel 2 ft. 1 1
7 Filler gauge 1 1
8 Callipers outside 6" ( spring loaded) 1 1
9 Callipers inside 6" (Spring loaded) 1 1
10 Measuring gauge for wheel distance 1 1
11 Breathalyzer 1 1
12 PWI tool Kit 1 set 1 Set
13 Vernier Calliper and screw gauge 1 set -

X. Wooden Packing
1 Wooden Packing 2’0" x 1’0" x 1" 20 20
2 Wooden Packing 2’0" x 1’0" x 2" 20 20
3 Wooden Packing 2’0" x 1’0" x 4" 20 20
4 Wooden Packing 2’0" x 1’0" x 12" 6 6
5 Wooden Packing 6’0" x 1’0" x 12" 12 4
6 Wooden wedges 1" dia 50 50

XI. Oil & Greases

1 Kerosene oil 50Ltrs. 50 Ltrs.
2 Lubricant for wire ropes 5 Kgs. 5 Kgs
3 Petrol for diesel driven HRE 25 ltrs 25 ltrs.
4 Petrol for petrol driven HRE 50 ltrs -
5 Diesel oil 50 liters 50 liters

XII. C&W Spare Parts

1 Transition coupling with claws and pins 2 2
2 Flexible air hose pipe for bogie mounted coaches 6 6
3 Dummy Plug ½ 6 6
4 Suspension Link 4 4
5 Suspension Pin 2 2
6 Stone 10 10
7 Axle Retaining Lug 12 12
8 Angle Cock 2 2
9 Air hose FP 10 10
10 Air hose BP 10 10
11 Isolating cock) 4 4
12 Gauge FP 2 2

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13 Gauge BP 2 2
14 By pass coupling to make the load single pipe 2 2
15 Knuckle 2 2
16 Knuckle pin 4 4
17 M.U. washer (For BG -ART) 20 20
18 Resetting key (For BG ART) 1 1
19 Teflon tap (For BG ART) 1 set 1 set

XIII. General Stores

1. Cotton waste 5Kg 5Kg
2. Small Duster 100 50
3. Steel folding chairs 6 6
4. Water proof prefabricated synthetic Tent 1 1
5. Inflatable Tent (For SP ART) - -
6. Light weight foldable 20feet ladder Aluminium 2 2
7. Rope manila 1" Dia. 50 Mtrs. -
8 Wedge iron assorted (for ramps) 4 4
9 Umbrellas hand 6 6
10 Rain coat with hood 50 20
11 Funnels for oils 1 1
12. Funnels for diesel oils 1 1
13. Oil feeders 2 2
14. Lashing chains ½” dia x 15’ length with 2 rings 2 2
15. Lashing chain 5/8" x 10’ length W/O H & R 2 2
16 Lashing Chain 5/8" x 20’ length with H&R 2 2
17 LED Type Lamps hand signal (Tri color) 4 4
18 Flat hand signal Green 4 4
19 Flag hand signal Red 4 4
20 Fog signals (Detonators) 24 24
21 Last vehicle board 2 2
22 Safety matches Box 12 12
23 Stackable plastic chairs 20 20
24 Safety Helmet BG 5O 36
25 Pea Caps BG 5O 36
26 Arm Bands BG 5O 36
27 Gum boot 25 6
28 Rescue Staff uniform (orange color) BG 5O 36
29 Luminous jackets BG 5O 36
30 Wind Cheater BG 5O 36
31 Luminescent barricading tapes 1000 Mtrs 1000 Mtrs

XIV. List of Utensil & Stores (except rations) in Staff Car

1 Tumblers (stainless steel) 36 36
2 Tea spoons (stainless steel) 18 18
3 Steel Bhagona with cover 16" dia 2 2
4 Pressure cooker 10 ltrs 2 Nos 2 Nos
5 Kitchen spoon (stainless steel) 5 5
6 Knives (cook )8" blade 2 2
7 Thallis (brass/steel ) 24" dia 2 2
8 Stainless steel thalies 14" dia 36 36
9 Katories (stainless steel) 3" dia 72 72

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 10 Tea cups & saucers (Bon china) 12 12
11 Steel Bhagona with cover 12" dia 2 2
12 Mixer & Grinder 1 1
13 Non Stick tawa 10" dia 2 1
14 Steel Kettle 2 litrs. 1 1
15 Steel Kettle 1 litre 1 1
16 Jug (stainless steel) 4 3
17 Duster (office) 12 12
18 Pillows 16 16
19 Pillows covers 32 32
20 Woolen Blanket (superior quality) 6O 40
21 Bed Sheet white 60"x 90" 100 50
22 Bath Towels 10 6
23 Nonstick Frying Pan 2 2
24 Toilets Soap 10 10
25 Complete tea set (Bone china) 2 1
26 Tea Mugs 100 ml 48 36
27 Thermal flask 2 ltrs 1 1
28 Tea Urns 20 ltrs 1 -
29 LPG stove with double burner 1 1
30 LPG cylinders 2 2
31 Gas lighter 1 1
32 Tank for drinking water 2 2
33 Water camper (10 liters cap) 2 2
34 Complete Dinner set for 10 Person 2 set
35 Aqua Guard 2 1
36 Glass tumbler 24 10
37 Steel Buckets l8Ltrs. 4 4

XV. Fire Fighting Equipments

1 DCP type fire extinguisher 5 Kg cap 12 6
2 Water Mist firefighting system 1 1

XVI. Medical Equipments

1 First aid box 2 2

Rail cum Road Vehicle (RCRV): -

Rail Cum Road Vehicle with Crane cum- Hydraulic re-railing equipment, Hydraulic Rescue
Device & Firefighting Equipment shall be available at nominated locations on DFCCIL.

XVII. Signaling and Tele–Communication Equipment

1 Inspection Book 1 1
2 (a) Magneto Telephone 4 4
Dry cell large 6-I, 1.5 volts each for Magneto
2 (b) 12 12
phones
3 PVC insulated, PVC Sheathed twin core cable 500 mtrs. 500 mtrs.
4 Microphone for cordless PA system 2 2
5 Loud Speaker Horn type 5/10 Watts. 2 2
Amplifier of minimum 20 watts power output
6 (a) 2 2
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 operating voltage of 12 V DC
12 Volt Storage Battery for 6 (a) along with
6 (b) 2 Sets 2 Sets
appropriate Battery Charger
Megaphones Transistorized (minimum 10 watts
7 3 3
each)
Portable stand for loudspeaker with adjustable
8 2 -
height from 1.5 M to 3 M
4 drums of 4 drums of
Field Service Telephone cable PVC insulated (D-
9 500 meters 500 meters
8)
each each
Push Button Auto Telephone with Tone / Pulse
10 4 4
switching facility
Walkie -Talkie sets (2/5 watts VHF) with 100%
11(a) 30 30
spare batteries
Battery chargers for 11 (a) (two position charger
11(b) 100% 100%
with rapid charging
12 Multimeter 1 1
13 Extension Boards for power supply (Mains) 4 4
14 Hand held Torch of 3 cells complete with dry cells 4 4
Jointing kit & material for cables and overhead
wires. This is required to be decided by the
15
DFCCILs themselves according to their local
needs for different ARTs
16 Tool Box containing
Soldering Iron — 10 W/12 Volts, 10 W/220 V&
(a) 1 No. each 1 No. each
65W/220V
(b) Long Nose Plier 200mm 1 1
(c) Cutter Diagonal 200 mm 1 1
(d) Box Spanner 6, 5. 5 & 5 mm 1 No. each 1 No. each
(e) Hammer Steel 750 grams 1 1
(f) Hammer Wooden 1 1
(g) Adjustable Spanner 300 mm 1 1
(h) Screw Driver- 200mm 1 1
(i) ScrewDriver-250mm 1 1
(j) Mains tester (230 Volts) 1 1
(k) Mains tester (230 Volts) 12 mm x 15 meters 1 1
(l) Resin Core 500 gm 500 gm
Control way station equipment DTMF type 2 wire
17 & 4 wire with Amplispeaker telephone and 2 2
suitable Ni-Cd cells
18 Cellular Phone 4 4
Satellite phone (SAT phone miniature type) which
19 2 2
supports video, audio & Text features
Multi-Functional Device (MFD) for Fax, scan and
20 1 -
photocopy.
Auto Dialling System from Emergency Socket
21 1 1
(Only Way Station Emergency Control Telephone)
Map showing section of track where
22 1 set 1 set
communication through cellular phone is possible
Portable Generator set – Petrol started and
23 2 Nos 2 Nos
Kerosene run (HONDA – 750 watt or equivalent)

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 along with sufficient Petrol and Kerosene etc.
VHF sets (Duplex) with interface for telephones,
24 accessories including telescopic pole/mast, 2 Nos 2 Nos
Antennae-both YAGI as well GP and battery.
25 Folding Table 1 Nos 1 Nos
26 Folding Chairs 4 Nos 4 Nos
27 Beach Umbrella 1 Nos 1 Nos
28 Tent Kabuli (Medium) 1 Nos 1 Nos
29 Digital Video Camera & Recorder 1 Nos 1 Nos
30 OFC 100 meter 100 meter
31 6 Quad Cable 300 meter 300 meter
32 Splicing machine for OFC 1 Nos 1 Nos
4 Wire Emergency portable control Telephone
33 2 sets 2 sets
with dry cells
34 Tapping transformers (1120:1120) 2 Nos each 2 Nos each
35 Terminating transformers (1120:470) 2 Nos 2 Nos

XVIII. (A) Engineering Material tools

Rails (60) Kg (13 meter long) with holes at ends
1 for fish bolts Rail as per Appendix-II of IRS T12- 20 Nos -
2009 section UIC 60 kg/m 880 grade & 1080 grade
2 PSC sleepers for 60 kg rail 200 Nos -
3 (60) Kg fish plate – RDSO drawing No. T-7008 20 pairs 3
4 (60) kg fish bolts 80 Nos 4
5 (60) kg joggle fish plates 4 sets -
6 ERC MK-V-RDSO/T-5919 500 Nos -
7 GR Soleplate RDSO/T-7010 250 Nos -
8 GFN liner RDSO/T-8222 200 Nos -
9 GFN liner RDSO/T-8223 200 Nos -
10 Hook bolts 50 Nos -
11 Plate screw T-3911 25 Nos -
12 Plate screw T-3912 50 Nos -
13 Plate screw T-3915 25 Nos -
14 Wooden blocks 500 mm long 10 Nos -
1 in 12 switch for thick web turnouts with fittings
15 2 sets -
(LH=1 set and RH = 1 set)
16 Wooden glass fiber reinf. polymer sleepers 50 Nos -

(B) Engineering Tools and Equipment

1 Rail dolly 4 Nos -
2 Rail cutting machine
(i) Hand operated 2 -
(ii) Abrasive Rail Cutter 1 -
3 Rail drilling machine
(i) Hand operated 2 Nos -
(ii) Mechanical 1 no -
4 Generator 2 Nos -
5 Hacksaw blades 12 Nos -
6 Drill bits 3 Nos -
7 Non infringing lifting jacks, mechanical /hydraulic 4 Nos -
8 Gas cutting equipment 1 set -

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 9 Box spanner suitable for rail/plates screws 2 Nos -
10 Fish bolts spanner 2 Nos -
11 Rail tongs 10 Nos -
12 Crow bar 20 Nos -
13 Rake iron ballast 10 Nos -
14 Shovel 10 Nos. -
15 Iron pan 10 Nos -
16 Pick axe 10 Nos -
17 Safety helmet 40 Nos -
18 Safety jacket 40 Nos -
19 Rain Coat 20 Nos -
20 Gloves 40 Nos -
21 Track measuring equipment set 2 sets -
22 H.S.Lamp 2 Nos -
23 H.S.Flag (Green and Red) 2 Nos each -
24 Banner Flag 2 Nos -
25 Detonator 12 Nos -
26 Steel bucket & mug 2 sets -
27 Umbrella 10 Nos -
28 Torch rechargeable 5 Nos -
29 Walkie-Talkie sets 5 sets -
30 Folding/plastic chairs 4 Nos. -
31 Central table (Plastic) 1 No -
32 Consummables As per need -
33 Chalk 1Box -
34 Hammers 7 lb 6 Nos -
35 Beater with handle 40 Nos -
36 Jim crow with rod 1 No -
37 Powrah with handle 5 Nos -
38 Dip Lorry 1 set -
Tent including kanats, bamboos, ropes, pegs, etc.
39 1 set -
for covering 150 sqft area approx

XIX. Books & Manuals

1 Operating manual 1 1
2 Telephone Directory (District) 1 1
3 Telephone Directory (DFCCILs) 1 1
4 Accident Manual 1 1
5 G&SR rule book 1 1
6 First aid manual 1 1
7 Conference rules part III & IV for SSE(C&W). 2 2
8 Rules of working of cranes / Manual 1 1
9 Working time table 2 2
10 Disaster Management Plan 1 1

XX. Records
1 Accident relief train log book 1 1
2 Attendance register 1 1
3 Standard Tool & Equipment register 1 1
4 Wire rope & chain testing register 1 1
5 Test register for equipment 1 1

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6 Inspection register 1 1

XXI. Miscellaneous
1 Digital Still Camera 1 1(SP ART )
Digital Video Camera with flash, other
2 1 1(SP ART )
Accessories & 5-6 floppy discs
3 Personnel computer (For 140T Crane) 1 -
4 Self-Contained Breathing apparatus 4 set -

FIRST AID BOX

Item should be kept in small first aid box. The ones fixed in the station may continue to be
of aluminium. The portable ones in trains should be of aluminium or metal. No change in
the pattern.
CONTENTS
1 Sterile adhesive strip dressing (standard size) 20 Nos
2 Rubber tourniquet 2 Nos
3 Roller bandages (7.5 cm x 4 Mtr) gauze 10 Nos
4 Triangular bandages(130 cm x 90 cm x 90 cm ) 4 Nos
5 Tab Paracetamol 20 in strips
6 Antiseptic cream 25 Gms 1 tube
7 Injury card 1 No
8 Safety pin set of 10 1 set
10 tab in
9 Tab diazepam
strip
100 gms 1
10 Cotton wool
packet
The aluminium boxes should not be bigger than 22 cms x 18 cm x 10 cm and its weight
along with the contents should be about 1.5 Kg and in no case should exceed 2 Kgs

FIRST AID BOX FOR LINE MAINTENANCE STAFF

It shall be an aluminium or metallic box, which is not likely to be rusted. It should be
sturdy.
CONTENTS
1 Gauze roller bandages(7.5 cm x 4 Mtr) 10 Nos
2 Triangular bandages(130 cm x 90 cm x 90 cm ) 4 Nos
3 Tab Paracetamol 20 in strips
10 in plastic
4 Chloramphenicol eye applicaps
container
5 Antiseptic cream 25 Gm tube 1 No
6 Sterile adhesive strip dressing standard size 10 Nos
Sterilised first field dressing in sealed polythene
7 12 cm x 8 cm 2 Nos
8 Safety pin set of 10 1 Set

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 APPENDIX - ‘B’

Location of ART/RCRV

S. Accident and Relief

WDFC EDFC
N. Equipment
New Sardhana New Karchana
1 ART with 175 T crane
New Makarpura New Khurja
New Kharbao New Sonnagar
New Sanand New Kanpur
RCRV with Relief and
2
Rescue Gadgets New Marwar New Tapri
New Rewari New Chawapali

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 APPENDIX - ‘C’

List of Controlling Area Officers and their jurisdiction

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 APPENDIX - ‘D’

Jurisdiction of District Magistrate and Supdt. Of Police

From KM Nearest Station To Km Nearest Station Head Quarter

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 APPENDIX- ‘E’

PARTICULARS OF ACCIDENT MESSAGE

1. Message No. ... ...

2. Date and time of Accident ...

3. Site of Accident, i.e., station at which or stations between which
accident occurred.
4. Kilometrage of Accident ...
5. Train involved ... ...
6. Number of persons killed or injured and their disposal...
7. Probable cause ...
8. Probable duration of block on line...
9. Assistance required. ...

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 APPENDIX - ‘F’

DFCCIL ACCIDENT REPORT FORM

Safety Department Station........................

Class……....……………

1. Kilometrage at which the accident occurred Kilometrage ………………………..

and name of the nearest station to the spot. Station………………………………

2. Date and time of accident Date…………………………………

Time…………………………………
3. (a) No. and description of train.
(b) Name of Loco Pilot
(c) Engine No. and class
(d) Speed of train
(e) Indicate, if accident occurred on straight road or curve; on level or on a grade. If on a grade
whether it was with or against train
(f) Weather conditions and visibility
4. Nature and cause of accident (Description of Accident, with sketch)
5. If a DFCCIL servant is injured on duty how long on duty at the time of accident, the probable
time to resume duty may be stated.
6. (a) Number of persons killed……........…………
(b) Particulars of persons killed…....…………
(i) Name
(ii) Sex
(iii) Age
(iv) Profession
(v) Address
(vi) How dead body was disposed off
(vii) List of property and how disposed off
7. (A) Probable cause of accident
(B) In case of damage to DFCCIL property, the estimated cost of damage in (Rs) -
(a) Permanent Way Rs………………….
(b) Locomotive Rs………………….
(c) Rolling-stock Rs………………….
(d) Signaling and Interlocking Rs………………….
(e) Electric Equipment Rs………………….
(f) Property in train or within station limits Rs………………….
(g) Other DFCCIL property Rs………………….
8. In case of dead bodies or injured persons discovered on line or within station limits
(a) State in what position body was lying and give details of any apparent injury to the body
or other circumstances which may have caused death or injury
(b) Whether DFCCIL servant, trespasser or suicide?
(c) Cause of death
(d) List of property belonging to deceased and how disposed of.
(e) Indicate what has been done with body, whether made over to the relative, or Police or
sent to Civil Hospital or Rly. Hospital.
(f) Whether deposition has been taken by Police Station staff.
9. If persons run over -
(a) Did the engine crew see the persons?
(b) Was the Loco Pilot’s or Assistant Loco Pilot’s view at the site of the accident obstructed?
(c) Was it daylight or dark at the time?
(d) If it was not definitely known by what train the person had been run over, was the running Sr.
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 traces of blood marks or other evidence?
10. In case of damages to vehicles-
(a) Individual No. of vehicles damaged, extentof damage.
(b) Position of vehicle or vehicles in relationto engine.
(c) How disabled vehicles were disposed of?
11. In case of obstruction, on line,(Cattle run over, etc.)-
(a) What was the cause of obstruction?
(b) Did it appear willful or accidental?
(c) Is anyone suspected?
(d) Was the line fenced?
(e) If so, the state of the fencing?
(f) Was the engine fitted with a cow-catcher or cattle guard?
(g) Has the obstruction been removed?
12 In case of trains parting, broken tyres, wheels, axles, rails, hot axles, fire in trains :
(a) Composition of the train, details of load.
(b) How far was vehicle from engine, motor coach, number and owning DFCCIL?
(c) How many vehicles were on the train?
(d) Was engine fitted with a spark arrester, if so, pattern?
(e) Description of the content of the vehicles
(f) What was the cause of the breakage of tyres, wheels axles and rails?
(g) Condition of broken metal, how disposed of?
13 In case of derailments, trains put on a wrong line, collisions or burst points etc.-
(a) Number, Railway/DFCCIL, and type of vehicle derailed or damaged and position of vehicle
on train.
(b) State whether points and signals were properly fastened or set in the right direction, and
signals respected, also whether lights were visible, flags properly exhibited, etc.
(c) State if points or signals were interlocked.
14. In case of averted collisions, State –
(a) Load of train.
(b) Number of vacuum/air-braked vehicles.
(c) Speed of train when obstruction or danger was observed.
(d) Distance from engine to obstruction when latter was first observed.
(e) Time and visibility.
15. In case of engine passing signals at danger.
(a) If signals are interlocked?
(b) By what length did the loco Pilot pass the signal at danger?
(c) If danger signal exhibited and by whom?
(d) Was the block section occupied and when did the last train leave?
16. In case of vehicles blown away from station, state how the vehicles were fastened and how they
broke adrift.
15 Detention to trains affected and further probable detention if no more running is yet resumed.
16 (a) How long was road blocked and to what extent?
(b) If transshipment was necessary, what arrangements were made?
17 What system of block working is in force and was everything regular? If not, give details.
18 Measures taken to re-establish traffic.
19 Time assistance sent for and time arrived.
20 (a) Station from which assistance arrived.
(b) Cause of delay, if any, in getting assistance.
23. Report by Loco Pilot.
24. In case of serious accident:-
Whether legal Government authorities duly advised? (If accident comes with in the purview
of section 113 of the Railway Act)

25 Action taken in regard to staff responsible, name and designation and the department the staff
belongs to should be stated.

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No………………… Dated............……

Forwarded to the………………for information.

Signature

Station.......................... Designation................................

Date.............................

NOTE
(Section 113 of the Railway Act, 1989 (24 of 1989)

113. (1) where, in the course of working a railway,

a) Any accident attended with loss of any human life, or with grievous hurt,
as defined in the Indian, Penal Code (45 of 1860), or with such serious
damage to property as may be prescribed; or
b) Any collision between trains of which one is a train carrying passengers;
or
c) The derailment of any train carrying passengers, or of any part of such
train; or
d) Any accident of a description usually attended with loss of human life or
with such grievous hurt as aforesaid or with serious damage to property;
or
e) Any accident of any other description which the Central Government may
notify in this behalf in the Official Gazette,

occurs, the station master of the station nearest to the place at which the
accident occurs or where there is no station master, the railway servant in
charge of the section of the railway’ on which the accident occurs, shall,
without delay, give notice of the accident to the District Magistrate and
Superintendent of Police, within whose jurisdiction the accident occurs, the
officer in charge of the police station within the local limits of which the
accident occurs and to such other Magistrate or police officer as may be
appointed in this behalf by the Central Government.

(2) The railway administration within whose jurisdiction the accident occurs, as also
the railway administration to whom the train involved in the accident belongs,
shall without delay, give notice of the accident to the State Government and the
Commissioner having jurisdiction over the place of the accident.)

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 APPENDIX –‘G’

SAFETY DEPARTMENT

ACCIDENT ENQUIRY REPORT

Documents Accompanying

Sr. No. Description Form No. No. of Pages

1. Title Page and particulars
2. History and description of site of accident
3. Sketch of the scene of the accident
4. Findings
5. Remarks and reasons for findings
6. Note for the information of the administration and its legal advisers in case of
litigation arising.
7. Evidence of witness
8. List of damages
9. Certificate of warning (10 to 16 blanks)
10. List of persons injured or killed
11. Recommendations, if any.

S.No. Evidence Name Rank / Designation Station

..................................
Signature of President

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 (2)

SAFETY DEPARTMENT

ACCIDENT ENQUIRY

Proceedings of the Major Joint/Minor Joint/Departmental Enquiry held at

……………on the …...to enquire into the particulars of an accident which

occurred at…………..hrs. on the ............day of...................... 20 ......at

km .....................at station……......... or between.................... and
......................... stations on the.................... section on................................. Corridor.

Note: These proceedings are to be type-written clearly and distinctly.

1. No. and description of trains.

2. Nature of accident.
3. No. of persons killed or injured as far as known.
4. Cause of accident as far as known.
5. Detention to trains.

COMMITTEE

Sr. No. Name of Members Designation/Official Rank

Headquarters
1. ...............................................President
2. ...............................................Member
3. ...............................................Member
4. ............................................. .Member
5. .............................................. Member

ALSO PRESENT

..................................
Signature of President

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 (3)

SAFETY DEPARTMENT

HISTORY AND DESCRIPTION OF ACCIDENT

History

Description of Site of Accident

................................
Signature of President

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(4)

SAFETY DEPARTMENT

SKETCH OF SCENE OF THE ACCIDENT

..................................
Signature of President

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 (5)

SAFETY DEPARTMENT

FINDING

We, the undersigned, having carefully considered all the evidence, do find:-

President..................................... Member..........................
(Designation)............................. (Designation)..................
Member.......................... Member..........................
(Designation).................. (Designation)..................
Member..........................
Date................. (Designation)..................

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(6)

SAFETY DEPARTMENT

REMARKS AND REASONS FOR FINDING

............................... Signature of Members

Signature of President .................................

.................................
.................................
Date............................. .................................

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 (7)

SAFETY DEPARTMENT

Note for the Information of the Administration and its Legal Advisers in case of Litigation arising

..................................
Signature of President

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(8)

SAFETY DEPARTMENT

EVIDENCE OF WITNESSES

Statement No............ Name........................... Designation .........................

Headquarter Station.............................. Place of working................................... Date

of Birth....................... Date of Appointment.................................... Length of

Service.................... Service conduct..................

..................................
Signature of President

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 (9)

SAFETY DEPARTMENT

LIST OF DAMAGES

Department Short Description of Approximate value

damage of damage in Rs.

Permanent way
Locomotive
Wagon and carriages
Signal and Telecom
Electric
Other DFCCIL Property
Grand Total

………………………..
Signature of President

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(10)

SAFETY DEPARTMENT

Division................................... Station..............................

CERTIFICATE OF WARNING

Certified that all staff who were witness in this enquiry were warned that the giving of
Untruthful or false evidence would render them liable to disciplinary action, involving
removal from service as laid down in.............................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................

………………………..
Signature of President

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 (11)

SAFETY DEPARTMENT

LIST OF PERSONS INJURED OR KILLED

………………………..
Signature of President

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(12)

SAFETY DEPARTMENT

Recommendations, if any

………………………..
Signature of Presiden

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 APPENDIX – ‘H’
ACCIDENT LOG
Accident to....…………………………….at………………………on………………………
Sr. No. Preliminary
1 Time, date and kilometrage of accident.
2 Nature of accident.
3 Weather condition at the time of accident.
4 Steps taken for protection of train.
5 Names of Loco Pilot, Asst. Loco pilot, and engine details
6 Whether Loco Pilot was in possession of First Aid Box, Tool Box, Field Telephone
and Fire Extinguisher.
7 Whether engine headlights were in working order.
8 Whether EOTT was in working order.
9 Time train left last station and time due at next station.
10 Action taken by “Control” and Station Master on either side of block section when
excessive delay in arrival of the train was noticed.
11 Time when “Control” was informed of accident and by whom.
12 Station which first received information of accident, source of information and time of
receipt.
13 Time accident message were issued by Station Master.
14 In case of sabotage or suspected sabotage, details of broken
materials found and other relevant evidence.
15 Probable cause of accident.
Relief Arrangements
17 Nature of assistance asked for in accident telegram/message.
18 Action taken by Station Master to arrange medical relief.
19 Action taken by Control to arrange medical relief.
20 Time at which first qualified medical aid received.
21 Particulars of non-DFCCIL practitioners who rendered medical aid.
22 Station from where First Aid Box obtained.
23 Time at which accident massage received at Headquarters stations of relief train.
24 Time relief train left its Headquarters station.
25 Time relief train arrived at site of accident.
27 Reasons for any delay in arrival of relief train. .
Casualties
32 Particulars of DFCCIL servants killed and injured. (Separate statements for the killed
and injured should be made).
33 Estimated cost of damage to -
(i) Permanent way,
(ii) Locomotive,
(iii) Rolling stock
(iv) Signal & Telecom,
(v) Electric,
(vi) Other DFCCIL property
Miscellaneous
34 Time clearing operation completed.
35 Time track made over to traffic and duration of block.
36 Particulars of transshipment arrangements made.
37 Names of civil and police officials who examined the site and time of their arrival.
38 Names of DFCCIL officials who visited the site of accident and the times of their
arrival and departure.
39 Other relevant information.

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 APPENDIX - ‘I’

Format for reporting of accidents to Railway Board

(Director/Safety Railway Board’s letter No.2000/Safety (A&R)/3/5 dated 14.03.2006)

Category of Accident- Class of Accident-

1 Date and time of Accident

2 Division
3 Section
4 Block Section
5 At Station/Mid-Section
6 Gauge
7 Traction
8 Type of Route
9 System of Working
10 Class of Station,
Type of Signaling,
Standard of Interlocking
11 Train particulars Train No. - Engine No. - Load-
12 Brief Particulars
13 Train Working Condition
(Normal/Abnormal)
(In brief)
14 Procedural failure, if any
(in brief)
15 Casualty Killed
Grievously Injured
Simple Injured
16 Relief Arrangements ARME ordered at…..hrs. Left at……hrs.
at site….hrs.
ART ordered at…….hrs. Left at….hrs.
at site….hrs.
Crane ordered at…..hrs. Left at….hrs.
at site….hrs.
17 Officers visiting site
18 Restoration Rerailment completed at….hrs./date, track fit
at…. hrs. /date OHE fit at…….hrs./date, S&T
fit at….hrs./date
19 Time of first train passed on
the affected line/lines
20 Prima Facie Cause
21 Gate Particulars (Annexure-A)
22 Loco Pilot Particulars (Annexure-A)
23 State/District
24 Other information, if any
25 Details of FIR lodged

(Officer reporting the accident)

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 Annexure-A
Gate Particulars
Gate Particulars (Manned/Unmanned)
Traffic/Engineering Gate- Class- Gate No.- Kms.-
Lifting Barrier/ Flap/ Chain =
TVU= Year =
Interlocked or Non-interlocked
Telephone provided/ not provided
Normal position of gate Open to road traffic Closed to road traffic
Road signs = Speed Breakers = Whistle Boards =
Type of Road = Pucca = Kuccha =
Visibility (in metres) =
Gradient, if any =
No. of accident during last two years =
Loco Pilot’s Particulars

Name
Date of Birth
Family members
Qualification
Head Quarter
Grade Pay =
Breathalyzer Test At the time of signing on =
After accident =
(Positive = Intoxication)
(Negative = without intoxication )
Date of Appointment As -
Promoted as Assistant Loco Pilot
Promoted as Goods Loco Pilot
Promoted as Passenger Loco Pilot
Promoted as Mail/Exp. Loco Pilot
Date of Medical Examination Passed Next Due
With or without Glasses
Date of Refresher Passed Next Due
Safety Camp Passed Next Due
Competency Automatic Section
Ghat Section
Safety Category Grading
Psycho Test
Awards/ Punishment
Nominated Loco Inspector
Signing On/Off
Rest availed before duty
Last trip on the section
Previous History of accident if any

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 APPENDIX -‘J’

Medical record of injuries sustained by persons involved in accidents

Accident Registers.-
(a) Particulars of injuries sustained by persons and DFCCIL servants involved in accidents must be
entered up as soon as possible in an Accident Register to be maintained on the prescribed form in every
DFCCIL hospital and dispensary. Separate sections of the register must be earmarked for DFCCIL
employees, families of DFCCIL employees and members of the general public.
(b) Entries in the Accident Register must be made as soon as possible after the patient is seen for the first
time; any additional information available later must similarly be recorded at the first opportunity.
(c) If a person claims that he is injured but clinical examination shows no sign of injury, an entry to this effect must
be made in the Accident Register. The case must, at the same time, be referred, to any suitable hospital for further
action.
Special injury case sheets.-
(a) A day-to-day record of the progress of every injured person attended to in a hospital or dispensary must
be maintained in the form of special injury case sheets, which must be numbered in accordance with the
serial no. allotted to the patient in the Daily Attendance Register.
(b) Injury case sheets must be preserved for ten years and must not be handed over to the patient.

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 APPENDIX-‘K’

READING AND OBSERVATION TO BE TAKEN IN CASE OF DERAILMENT ON THE

FOLLOWING PROFORMA

(i)
PART-A

PERFORMA SHOWING THE DETAILED PARTICULARS TO BE COLLECTED IN THE

CASE OF

PERMANENT WAY DURING AN ACCIDENT

SOIL Type of Rain BALLAST

S.No. Type e.g. Condition Formation Fall Type/ Depth Drainage
Sandy Firm Wet Stone below
Loamy, Slushy etc. Moorum, sleeper
Clay Sand, bottom in
Moorum Ash etc. cms. Clean
Black or Cakes
Cotton
etc.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

To be jointly signed by Executives/Sr. Executives

WIDTH OF SHOULDERS IN SLEEPERS

CMS FROM OUTSIDE OF
RAIL END OF Type Condition new, Density Square Packing
SLEEPERS Wooden second hand or not loose or
PSC damaged sound
etc. unserviceable
etc.
LEFT RIGHT LEFT LEFT
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17

To be jointly signed by Executives/Sr. Executives

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 RAILS RAIL FASTENINGS RAIL JOINTS
Weight Condition Loose jaw, pandrol, Condition Staggered Creep
60 kg/ of wear clips, MS/GFN liners Hogged or square condition
52kg/ (attach rail etc. bettered and
90 R/ profile if low etc. extent of
75R wear is Number Condition Creep
etc. heavy) per Tight or
sleeper Loose or
seat Missing (in
each
sleeper)
18 19 20 21 22 23 24

To be jointly signed by Executives/Sr. Executives

General Description Location of points of Location of points of

remarks of anti- mount derailment
about cracks sabotage
or fracture of measures Whether on Whether on Whether Whether on
fish- plates, like reverse straight a falling on a falling
fish bolts jaws welded curve or grade level straight, grade, level
and other rails etc. transition or rising curve or or rising
components grade on transition grade or on
sag sag
25 26 27 28 29 30

To be jointly signed by Executives/Sr. Executives

Note: 1. Left and right are with respect to direction of Train Movement.
2. The data in Col. 2 to 25 need not be collected when the defect is obviously and indisputably on
account of sabotage and/or obstruction on track.
3. Only broken track material which is not indisputably to be broken after the accident should be
included in Col. 25 and should be preserved.
4. Col. 26 need be filled in only when there is a suspicion about sabotage being the cause of
derailment.
5. Sag extends 90 metres on either side of theoretical junction of the grade lines Col. 28 and 30.

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 PART-B
TRACK MEASUREMENTS

Station Distance Gauge Cross level (mm) Marks Grinding

No. apart in slack or on or
metres tight Under no Under load condition sleepers rubbing
from the load to be measured with or rail marks on
exact condition a locomotive/ fully top rails
(mm) loaded Wagon/
coaching stock bogie
1 2 3 4 5 6 7

To be jointly signed by Executives/Sr. Executives

Examination of Subsidence Varsine in mm

Alignments or of track
perceptible On 20M or 10M On 10M or such Remarks regarding
kinks of track chord depending chords as length of
distortion in on practice considered transition, degree
the vicinity of prevalent on the necessary for of curve of
the point of Railway for the flat sharp curves specified super-
derailment curves more than (less than 600M elevation general
600M radius radius on BG & alignment etc.
MG)

8 9 10 11 12

To be jointly signed by Executives/Sr. Executives

Note: -
1. The point of mount should be marked station No. ‘0’ and the stations numbered serially as (+) for
measurements ahead of site of derailment and (-) for measurements in rear.
2. The cross level will be measured on the left rail only as determined from the direction of movement.
3. Normally measurement will be taken at station 3 M apart for a distance of 45 metres on either side of ‘0’
station if the cause of derailment is indisputably known, otherwise, they will be taken for a distance of 90
metres in rear and 45 metres ahead of zero station.
4. Where necessary measurements for Col. 3, 4 and 5 may in addition be taken at individual sleepers.
5. This proforma need not be filled when the cause of derailment is obviously established as due to sabotage,
obstruction on track, broken axle, and/or spring having fallen off prior to point of derailment.
6. Longitudinal levels should be recorded for 300 meters in rear and 100 metres in front, in case or straights at
the middle of each rail and at versine recording points in curves @ 20/10M intervals.

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 (ii)

MEASUREMENT TABLE FOR WAGON INVOLVED IN ACCIDENT.

NOTES: Details regarding all derailed vehicles should be given except:
(i) Where vehicles have derailed due to locomotive derailment.
(ii) When the first derailed vehicles is obvious from examination of marks on
wheel, then the details for first derailed vehicle need only be given.
(iii) When the obvious and indisputable cause is sabotage or an obstruction
on track.

Executive/Sr. Executive (P.Way)

Sr. Date Train Details of Wagon Type Mech Tare in Carrying Built Return
No. of No. BPC along No. Code Tonnes Capacity Date Date
incid with the
ent name of
station
where it is
issued and
Executive/Sr.
Executive
(C&W) who
issued it
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

To be jointly signed by

Executive/Sr. Executive Executive/Sr. Executive Executive/Sr. Executive

(C&W) (Traffic) (P.Way)

POH position ROH Particulars Pay Load in Commodity Station

particulars Tonnes

Date Shop Date Depot From From Loaded From To From

Lables Actual Engine
Weighm
ent
12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21

To be jointly signed by

Executive/Sr. Executive Executive/Sr. Executive Executive/Sr. Executive

(C&W) (Traffic) (P.Way)

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BUFFER HEIGHT WHEEL AND AXLE FACE PARTICULARS (In case of breakage of
wheel/axle)
(To be taken after Axle face Particulars Ultrasonic Particulars Stamping particulars on
uncoupling and re-railing on on the hub of the disc wheel disc regarding
a level track) Manufacturer/RA/RD
22 23 24 25
1L 1L 1L
1R 1R 1R
2L 2L 2L
2R 2R 2R
3L 3L 3L
3R 3R 3R
4L 4L 4L
4R 4R 4R

To be jointly signed by

Executive/Sr. Executive Executive/Sr. Executive Executive/Sr. Executive

(C&W) (Traffic) (P.Way)

WHEEL AND AXLE

Wheel gauge in mm.* Observation after remaining the profile tyre

A (Taken at four places) with defect gauge (Good/Rejectable)**
26 27
1

* The wheel gauge is to be measured in empty condition and at the horizontal plane passing through
the center of the axle.
** The wheel profile is to be checked with tyre defect gauge only (Ref. IRCA Pt. III Rule No. 3.22(d)
and 4.18.1, Plate No. 57 to 66).

B Diameter of Wheel at tread

C Wheel Flange thickness

D Wheel RO
E Tread Wear

To be jointly signed by

Executive/Sr. Executive Executive/Sr. Executive Executive/Sr. Executive

(C&W) (Traffic) (P.Way)

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 AXLE BOX (FOR IRS STOCK ONLY)
(To be recorded only when failure of plain bearing is involved as a cause.)

Brass Condition of box and brass sole Condition of Clearance

thickness in plate journal between brass
mm and collar of
journal in mm.
28 29 30 31 32

To be jointly signed by

Executive/Sr. Executive Executive/Sr. Executive Executive/Sr. Executive

(C&W) (Traffic) (P.Way)

AXLE GUARD (FOR IRS STOCK ONLY) (To be ROLLER BEARING (When Roller
recorded only when failure of plain bearing is Bearing is involved as a cause).
involved as a cause.)
lateral Whether Are the Axle Remarks Condition Condition Condition
clearance axle guard bent regarding of face of locking of Roller
between guard or otherwise briddle cover Bearing
axle box can work damaged to bar plate and its
and axle clear of prevent free component
guard in axle box movement
mm. of axle box
33 34 35 36 37 38 39

To be jointly signed by

Executive/Sr. Executive Executive/Sr. Executive Executive/Sr. Executive

(C&W) (Traffic) (P.Way)

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 SPRING AND SPRING GEAR (FOR IRS STOCK ONLY)

Any broken/Cracked/Missing Camber of spring in mm, Axle load

shackle and shackle pin under tare after re-railing on
a level uncanted track
(for Laminated spring only)

40 41 42

To be jointly signed by

Executive/Sr. Executive Executive/Sr. Executive Executive/Sr. Executive

(C&W) (Traffic) (P.Way)

BOGIE

Vertical clearance at side Whether a load is placed Any other defect in

bearers in mm. (For stock on more than one wagon vehicles which may have
having clearance type contributed to or caused
side bearers only). the derailment.

43 44 45

To be jointly signed by

Executive/Sr. Executive Executive/Sr. Executive Executive/Sr. Executive

(C&W) (Traffic) (P.Way)

Details of broken parts List of damage to the Other observations

giving locations w.r.t. wagon
point due to accident
of mount and derailment
46 47 48

To be jointly signed by

Executive/Sr. Executive Executive/Sr. Executive Executive/Sr. Executive

(C&W) (Traffic) (P. Way)

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 (iii)
PART — ‘A’
Locomotive (Diesel & Electric) : Proforma to be filled in case of Accident when
Derailment of Loco is involved in Accident.
INFORMATION TO BE FURNISHED BY THE LOCO DEPTT
1. Basic Information:
(a) Date of Accident
(b) Train No.
(c) Loco Class:
(d) Loco Number:
(e) Loco manufacture Year and Place:
(f) Base Shed of Loco.
(g) Date & Place last POH
(h) Kilometers earned after last POH.
(i) Date & Place of last major inspection.
(j) Date of Place of last schedule inspection.
(k) Whether any schedules are overdue.
2. Give Brief particulars of the Safety items not provided or provided but missing/not working.
Whether Loco is provided with:
Safety fittings provided/ not provided Working/ Not Working
Headlight
Speedometer
Speed Recorder
Flasher light
Horn
Brake System
Particulars of electrical protection (for electric loco) in case of fire only
Relay Working/Not Working/Isolated
Earth Fault in Auxiliary Circuit (QOA)
Over Current in power circuit (QLM)
Over Current in Rectifier Block (QRS)
Earth Fault in Power Circuit (QOP)
Time Leg Relay (QM)
3. (a) Damage to the loco (Brief description).
(b) Cost of damage to the loco (in Rs.)
4. Check & Record the observations as follows
(a) Position of control handles, cutout cocks etc. after accident.
(b) Functioning of brake synchronizing valve-Whether working or not.
(c) Position of brake blocks after the accident-whether applied or not.
(d) Condition of cattle guard.
(e) Any sign of seizure of roller bearing in axle box.
(f) Comments if any coil spring is broken or displaced.
(g) Any other observation in respect to mechanical defect of the locomotive, which might
have, any bearing on safe running of loco.

To be jointly signed by

Executive/Sr. Executive Executive/Sr. Executive Executive/Sr. Executive

(Loco) (Traffic) (P.Way)

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 PART- ‘B’
Measurement of Wheels for All Classes of Locomotives.

Sr. Description Observed Value Remarks

No. (in mm)
1. Diameter of Wheel At Left Right Wheel size below condemning
tread 1 limit is relevant only in case of
2 wheel breakage due to lesser
3 rim thickness
4
5
6
2. Wheel flange thickness Left Right Information is normally relevant
1 in case of two road case.
2
3
4
5
6
3. Wheel Root wear Left Right
1
2
3
4
5
6

4. Tread Wear Left Right Tread wear, should be

1 measured from tread at 63.5
2 mm from wheel gauge face
3 (from the back face of flange)
4 in BG and at 57 mm from wheel
5 gauge face (from the back face
6 of flange) in MG.

5. UST of axle Axle Obser- Information is relevant

Give the date of last vation in case of axle breakage
UST Test done 1
2
3
4
5
6
6. Wheel gauge- for 1 All measurements shall be taken on a
checking wheel gauge, 2 level tangent uncanted track. These
average of three 3 measurements are for unloaded wheels,
Measurements at equal 4 should be taken in workshop after
Spacing on the inner 5 dismantling information is relevant in
Periphery of the two 6 case of wheel disc sliding/bent axle only.
wheels on the same axle For safety, similar limits as applicable for
track gauge are relevant for wheel gauge
is to be recorded also

NOTE:
1. Wheel number one is the outer and axle of truck under the Short hood and wheel count
increases towards the Long hood on diesel loco, Whereas for electric loco, wheel

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 number one is the outer end side under Cab-1 (Cab-1 is that side of the loco which
has the Compressors and Cab-2 to that side of the loco which has the ARNO
Converter) and wheel count increases towards the Cab-2.
2. The measurement of wheels are to be done using wheel gauges to RDSO drawing
No. SK.DL.3592 for all BG locomotives except WAG and WAP5 locos. For WAP5
locos RDSO’s drawing No. SKDL 4446 and SKDL 4447 may be followed.
3. All measurements are to be taken in Shed on a Level, un-canted track.
4. Service limits given in the Maintenance Manual are for good maintenance practice and
these are not safety limits.

To be jointly signed by

Executive/Sr. Executive Executive/Sr. Executive Executive/Sr. Executive

(Loco) (Traffic) (P.Way)

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 PART— ‘C’
Proforma for measurement of EIectric and Diesel Locomotives after an accident
(Locomotives, which are not mentioned in this proforma, may be measured in similar
manner)

S.No Description Observed Value (in mm) Remarks

All measurements shall be taken on
a level tangent uncanted track. This
1 Buffer Height measurement is required to be
taken only in case trailing stock is
with buffers.
Applicable for WDM – 2, WDM2-C,
WDG-4, WDS-6, WAM-4, W CG-2,
Lateral YDM-4, WCAM-1, WCAM-2, YDM-
2 End Axles (1, 3,4 & 6)
clearances 4A, WDG-2, W CAM-3, WAG-5,
WAG-9, WAG-7, WAP-l, WCAG-l &
WAP-4 Locomotives only
Applicable for WDM-2, WDM-2C,
WDG-4, WDS-6, WAM-4, W CG-2,
YDM-4, WCAM -1, WCAM-2, YDM-
Middle Axle (2 & 5) 4A, WDG-2, W CAM-3, WAG-5,
WAG-9, WAG-7, WAP-4, WDP-2,
WAP-3, W AP-6, WAP-1 & WCAG-
1 Locomotives only.
Lateral Applicable for WDP-1 & WAP-5
3 End Axles (1, 2,3 & 4)
clearances locomotives only
Longitudinal Applicable for WDM – 2, WDM-2C,
clearance WDM-5, WDS-6, WAM-4, WCG-2,
between axle WAG-5, YDM-4, YDM-4A, WDG-2,
4
box and WCAM-3, WAG-7, W AP-4, WDP-
pedestal liner 1, WCAG-1 & WAP-1 Locomotives
(for all axles) only.
Longitudinal
clearance
Applicable for WAP-3, WAP-6 &
between axle
5 WDP-2 Locomotives only.
box and
pedestal liner
(for middle axle)
Height of Rail
6 Guard from
rail level

To be jointly signed by

Executive/Sr. Executive Executive/Sr. Executive Executive/Sr. Executive

(Loco) (Traffic) (P.Way)

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READING/OBSERVATIONS OF S & T GEARS TO BE TAKEN AFTER AN
ACCIDENT
1- Particulars of the S&T gears damaged.
2- The position/condition of points including their fitting and Transmission.
A. ROD WORKED POINT:-
(i) Stroke at point
(ii) Stroke at lock bar
(iii) Position of lock plunger {whether in locked or unlocked condition).
(iv) Condition of lock bar (whether normal, reverse or mid position).
(v) No. of lock bar clips provided at the lock bar.
(vi) Vertical distance between the top of the rails and the lock bar in.
(a) normal position.
(b) reverse position.
(c) mid position

B. POINTS WORKED BY DOUBLE WIRE:–

(i) Condition of the wire transmission after the accident (whether intact or broken).
(ii) Position of point mechanism (NORMAL/UNLOCKED/REVERSE).
(iii) Position of the double wire detector at the point (Detecting Obstruction).

C. POWER OPERATED POINTS :–

(i) Date when the cables for the point were meggered.
(ii) Megger readings for insulation between the relevant cable cores of the cable.
(iii) Megger readings of the relevant cable cores with respect to earth.
(iv) Whether the cross protection (if provided) is effective.
(v) Is point machine cover sealed/locked ?
(vi) Are ground connections intact ?
(vii) Are there any signs of tampering with the adjustment of point throw and
detection rods ?
(viii) Location where crank handle has been found after the accident.
(ix) Conditions of the point machine whether-
(a) Locked in normal position.
(b) Locked in reverse position.
(c) Mid position.
(x) Condition of the detector contacts whether-
(a) Normal contacts making.
(b) Reverse contact making.
(c) Any position other than above.
D. FITFED WITH HAND PLUNGER KEY LOCKS: -
(i) Are locks sealed ?
(ii) Are their covers opened/tempered ?
(iii) The keys for HPK lock found at the point.
(iv) The position of hand plunger (whether locked/unlocked)
3. OBSERVATIONS AT THE POINTS IN GENERAL
(i) With 5 mm obstruction placed at 150 cm from the toe of the closed switch.
(a) Could the facing point lock lever be operated to reverse (in case of rod
worked point)?
(b) Could the hand plunger lock the point (in case of hand plunger key lock)?
(c) Could the electric point machine complete operation to provide the
points setting indication on the points being operated (in case of power
operated points)?
(d) Could the point lever be latched in the corresponding position in cabin
without tripping (in case of double wire operated points)?
(e) Are switches properly housed with stock rail up to 3 sleepers from the

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 toe of the switch?
(f) Last date of joint check of point/crossing by SE (Signal) and SE (P/
Way) for the result thereof.
(j) Is the Electrical Detector assembly cover?
(a) Sealed/Locked.
(b) In open condition.
4. OBSERVATION IN CABIN/PANEL ROOM :-
A. FOR ELECTRO-MECHANICAL INSTALLATION :-
(i) Particulars of levers in pulled position.
(ii) Particulars of levers in mid position (if any).
(iii) Levers in tripped condition (in case of double wire clutch levers).
(iv) Indications of points, signals and track circuits for the affected zones.
(v) Whether lever-locks (where provided) are correctly Operated.
(vi) Date of last testing of the lever frames
(vii) Date of last overhauling of the locking.
(viii) Are locking tray covers sealed.
(ix) Observations of testing of lever frames for conflicting routes/signals
(pertaining to accident zones).
B. FOR PANEL INTERLOCKED/RRI STATIONS :-
(i) Position of switches/buttons.
(ii) Indications at the panel.
(iii) Position of S.M. lock key.
(iv) Position of emergency operation key (if any).
(v) Readings on the counters (if any) and last readings as recorded in relevant
` registers.
(vi) Date and time the relay room was last opened.
(vii) Results of operational test for concerned zone for-
(a) Route selection.
(b) Point operation and setting.
(c) Route checking.
(d) Conflicting signals.
(e) Approach and back locking.
5. OBSERVATIONS REGARDING SIGNALS :-
(i) The position of signals in the accident zone whether-
(a) In ‘ON’ condition.
(b) In ‘OFF’ condition.
(c) Without light.
(d) Any other aspect.
(ii) Details of the signals, if out of correspondence with their operating levers (in
case of electro-mechanical signalling).
6. OBSERVATION IN RESPECT TO TRACK CIRCUITS IN THE ACCIDENT ZONE:-
(i) Does the track relay de-energize when, on a track circuited portion, the two
rails of the track are shunted by a 0.5 ohms resistance (Rail-tops). They
should be cleaned of rust and dust before shunting the track.
(ii) Does the electrically operated point operate under the conditions of point
controlling track circuit shunted by 0.5 ohms resistance (Rail-tops). They
should be cleaned of rust and dust before shunting the track.

To be jointly signed by the Executives/Sr. Executives

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 REGISTER OF AMENDMENT SLIPS
Amendment Date of Amendment made Initials of
Slip receipt of person
Amendment in-charge of
No. Date Slip Rule Page Subject of order book

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 DEDICATED FREIGHT CORRIDOR OF INDIA LIMITED
CORRECTION SLIP NO 01
(ACCIDENT MANUAL –APRIL 2018)

The following corrections in connection with ART working on DFCCIL shall be made in
Accident Manual-April 2018.

These instructions to be implemented henceforth.

ITEM NO.01

(1) Word ‘ART’ in the existing Para 411,412 413 414, 415 & 416 or wherever used in the
context of ART/DFC in the Accident Manual of DFCCIL , will not be read as there
will be no Accident Relief Train over DFC Alignment. Four ARTs with crane of
DFCCIL will be stabled, maintained and operated by Indian Railway. IR will levy
hiring charges on usual terms for any ART services provided to DFCCIL in the event
of accident/interruptions/natural calamities etc. over DFCCIL such assistance as may
be required shall be provided by IR to DFCCIL on the same lines as followed by Zonal
Railways of IR. The official, working on behalf on DFCCIL, shall call for ART from the
Indian Railway.

(2) Appendix-B is related with location of ART over DFCCIL; this will be now read as
under:
Junction points with nearest IR connectivity for stabling ART
On WDFC On EDFC
ART location Nearest DFC ART location Nearest DFC
on IR station Junction station on IR station Junction station
1 Phulera New Phulera Saharanpur New Pilkhani
2 Vadodara New Makarpura Kanpur or New Kanpur
Mughalsarai
3 New Mughalsarai

(3) Add “locations of ARTs on DFC” as item (7) under Para 405.
(4) Items contained from para 411 to 416 will now be applicable for only RCRV.
(5) Add the following sentence in Item (i) of 429 (A) :
“Coordinate with IR for timely arrangement of ART and ensure no detention to ART
on DFCCIL enroute.”
(6) Add the following sentence in Item (1) of 430 (B) :
“Liaison with IR for requirement of ART in proper composition.
(7) Items contained in Appendix “A” will be read now only in the context of RCRV.

All concerned will make correction as above and follow the instruction as contained above.

(Director/OP & BD)

DFCCIL