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afautàsoUTHERN RAILWAY
gUT Etu/Headquarters Office,
vfta 9rT4T/Transportation Branch,
Tà/Chennai -600 003.
4A/No. T.157/BWM faÍE/Date: 23.03.2023.
Sr.DOMs/MAS, SA, PGT, TVC, MDU& TPJ
Principal/MDZTI/TPJ
fqT/Sub: Supply of New 'Block Working Manual (2007 Edition)
Revised in 2022.
*****

BWM Part-l 2007 and BWM Part-I|2007 have been revised as BWM 2022. This new
version will come into force with effect from 01.04.2023 and are to be isSued individually to
Station Masters and to all Stations.

The special features of the revised BWM 2022 are as given below:
1 Two Correction Memos issued hitherto since 2007 have been incorporated.
2 The chapters on Absolute Block System and Automatic Block System have been
combined into a single book.
3 The instructions for new type of Block Instrument, viz., Block Panel with BPAC for
Single line, Block Panel with BPAC for Double line, UFSBI for Single line have been
incorporated.
4 Typos and other errors in the BWM Parts -l& I| 2007 have been corrected, through
an extensive editing process.
5 Instructions for Single line token block instrument working in MTP-UAM section have
been excluded from this book to reduce the bulk and a separate Special Instruction for
Single line Token Block Instrument will be issued for it shortly.
6 Failure of Block Instrument due to failure of BPAC has been incorporated in "Failure
Occasions for all types of Block Instruments."
The number of BVWMs to be supplied is as follows:
Offices/Divn SS/SMs Stations Divisions Total
MAS 870 94 10 974
SA 375 81 10 466
PGT 325 62 10 397
TVC 375 66 10 451
MDU 545 98 10 653
TPJ 510 92 10 612
MDZTI 30
Total 3000 493 60 3583

The pdf copy of this BWM is sent herewith as attachment and also uploaded in
Railnet HQOperating Home Page (PCOM page) for reference.
HAU/Encl.: pdf copy of revised BWM 2022.
G. farya. Vinayarl
(3.4ft.+/ft cOM/G)
BLOCK WORKING MANUAL
2022

ISSUED BY
OPERATING DEPARTMENT
HEADQUARTERS OFFICE, SOUTHERN RAILWAY
 Foreword

This revised BWM incorporates the instructions and procedures in

connection with the latest block instruments such as single line block panel with
BPAC, double line block panel with BPAC and push button token less block
instrument with UFSBI. Further, Instructions for performing shunting at stations
provided with slip siding for all single line and double line block instruments and
catch siding for single line block instrument has also been incorporated in this
Manual.

Moreover, the instructions pertaining to token block working has been

taken out from the revised BWM as they are not available in this Railway except in
MTP-UAM section. Some additional information in failure occasions have also been
included mainly to reduce confusion and make the rules clearer.

I hope that this revised Block Working Manual will be of greater use to all
SMs and other staff.

Chennai / 04.10.2022 (NEENU ITTYERAH)

P.C.O.M
 CHAPTER 1

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS APPLICABLE TO SINGLE LINE, DOUBLE LINE, MULTIPLE

LINES AND QUADRUPLE LINES

Rule
Subject Page No.
Number
1.01 Applicability 1
1.02 Means of communication 1
1.03 Object of provision of electrical block instrument 1
1.04 Certificate of competency 2
Responsibility of Station Master regarding Block instrument
1.05 3
operations
1.06 Train Signal Register 3
1.07 Private Numbers 5
1.08 Precedence of trains 6
1.09 Testing of Block instruments 6
1.10 Contact between Block circuit and any other circuit 6
 CHAPTER 2

EXPLANATION OF BELL CODE SIGNALS AND USE OF SPECIAL SIGNALS IN

EMERGENCIES

Rule
Subject Page No.
Number
2.01 Bell Code 8
2.02 Acknowledgement of signals 9
2.03 The ‗Call attention‘ signal 9
2.04 The ‗Is Line Clear‘ signal 9
2.05 Acceptance of the ‗Is Line Clear‘ signal 9
2.06 The ‗Train entering block section‘ signal 10
2.07 The ‗Train out of block section‘ or ‗Obstruction removed‘ signal 10
2.08 The ‗Cancelling‘ signal/ ‗Signal given in error‘ 10
Refusal of the ‗Is Line Clear‘ signal and sending of the ‗Obstruction
2.09 11
danger‘ signal
2.10 ‗Stop and Examine train‘ signal 12
2.11 ‗Train passed without Tail lamp or Tail board‘ signal 13
2.12 ‗Train Divided‘ signal 13
‗Vehicles running away in wrong direction on Double line or into the
2.13 14
block section on single line‘ signal
2.14 ‗Vehicles running away in right direction on Double line‘ signal 14
2.15 The Testing Signal 14
 CHAPTER 3

S.G.E. LOCK AND BLOCK INSTRUMENT

Rule
Subject Page No.
Number
3.01 Diagram of the S.G.E. Lock and Block Instrument 15
3.02 Description of the S.G.E. Lock and Block Instrument 15
3.03 Indoor apparatus 17
3.04 Outdoor apparatus 17
3.05 Testing before taking over charge 18
3.06 Precautions to be taken before giving ‗Is Line clear‘ signal 18
3.07 Precautions to be taken before giving ‗Line is clear‘ signal 19
3.08 Precautions to be taken before closing the block section 19
Method of signaling a train from one block station to another block
3.09 19
station
3.10 Procedure to cancel ‗Line clear‘ 21
Procedure for testing the Block instrument by the Authorized Signal
3.11 22
and Telecommunication official
3.12 Failure of the instrument. 23
Occasions for suspension of one dial of the block instrument only to
3.13 24
which the cause of suspension applies.
Restoration of Block Working by the Station Master themselves
3.14 without certification by signal and Telecommunication department 25
official.
Occasions when Block instrument working is to be resumed by
3.15 DSTE/ESTE/SSTE/ADSTE/ASTE or any other S&T official authorized 26
by name after rectification of defects..
3.16 Procedure for Working of Motor Trolley 26
3.17 Shunting in Double line territory 32
3.18 Shunting at stations provided with slip siding 35
 CHAPTER 4

TOKENLESS BLOCK INSTRUMENTS – SINGLE LINE

A. PUSH BUTTON TOKENLESS BLOCK INSTRUMENT

Rule
Subject Page No.
Number
4.01 Diagram of Push Button type tokenless Block Instrument 39
4.02 Description of Push Button type tokenless Block Instrument 40
4.03 Outdoor apparatus 42
4.04 Testing before taking over charge 42
Precautions to be taken before setting the instrument to Train Going
4.05 43
To condition
4.06 Precautions to be taken before giving ‗Line clear‘ 43
4.07 Precautions to be taken before closing the block section 43
Method of signaling a train from one block station to another block
4.08 43
station
4.09 To cancel ‗Line Clear‘ before a train enters the block section 45
4.10 To cancel ‗Line Clear‘ when a train returns to the starting station 46
Procedure for testing the Block instrument by the Authorized Signal
4.11 48
and Telecommunication official
4.12 Failure of the instrument. 49
Occasions when Block instrument working is to be resumed by
4.13 DSTE/ESTE/SSTE/ADSTE/ASTE or any other S&T official authorized 50
by name after rectification of defects.
Occasions when Station Masters themselves may resume Block
4.14 Instrument working without being certified by Signal and 51
Telecommunication department official.
 B. HANDLE TYPE TOKENLESS BLOCK INSTRUMENT
(Frequency Modulation Type)

Rule
Subject Page No.
Number
4.15 Diagram of the Handle type tokenless Block Instrument F.M. type 52
4.16 Description of the Handle type tokenless Block Instrument – F.M. type 53
4.17 Outdoor apparatus 54
4.18 Testing before taking over charge 54
4.19 Precautions to be taken before giving ‗Is Line Clear‘ Signal 54
4.20 Precautions to be taken before giving ‗Line Is clear‘ signal 55
4.21 Precautions to be taken before closing the block station 55
4.22 Signalling a train from one block station to another block station 55
4.23 To cancel ‗Line clear‘ before a train enters the block section 57
4.24 To cancel ‗Line clear‘ when a train returns to the starting station 58
Procedures for testing the Block instrument by the Authorized Signal
4.25 59
and Telecommunication official.
4.26 Failure of the Instrument 60
Occasions when Station Masters themselves may resume Block
4.27 Instrument working without being certified by Signal and 62
Telecommunication department official.
Occasions when Block instrument working is to be resumed by
4.28 DSTE/ESTE/SSTE/ADSTE/ASTE or any other S&T official authorized 62
by name after rectification of defects.

C. RULES APPLICABLE TO BOTH PUSH BUTTON TYPE TOKENLESS BLOCK

INSTRUMENT
AND HANDLE TYPE TOKENLESS BLOCK INSTRUMENT

Rule
Subject Page No.
Number
4.29 Procedure for working of Motor Trolley 63
4.30 Shunting in Tokenless Territory 68
4.31 Shunting at stations provided with slip siding 71
4.32 Shunting at stations provided with catch siding 73
 CHAPTER 5

SINGLE LINE BLOCK PANEL WITH BPAC

Rule
Subject Page No.
Number
Diagram of Block Panel for Block proving by Axle Counter (For Single
5.01 75
Line)
5.02 Description of Block Panel 75
5.03 Outdoor apparatus 78
5.04 Description of Block Proving Axle Counters 79
5.05 Testing before taking over charge by SM 79
5.06 Precautions to be taken before giving ‗Is Line Clear‘signal 79
5.07 Precautions to be taken before giving ‗Line Is Clear‘ signal 80
Method of Signalling Trains from Block Station to another Block
5.08 80
Station
5.09 Denies ‗Line Clear Inquiry‘ 82
5.10 To cancel Line Clear before a train enters the block section 82
5.11 To cancel ‗Line Clear‘ when a train returns to the starting station 83
Procedure for testing the Block panel by the Authorized Signal and
5.12 84
Telecommunication department official
5.13 Failure of Block Panel 86
5.14 Failure of Axle Counter 87
5.15 Resetting Procedure of axle counters 87
Occasions when the Station Master themselves may resume Block
5.16 Panel working without being restored by the Signal and 89
Telecommunication department official.
Occasions when Block instrument working is to be resumed by
5.17 DSTE/ESTE/SSTE/ADSTE/ASTE or any other S&T official authorized 89
by name after rectification of defects.
5.18 Procedure for working of Motor Trolley 89
5.19 Shunting of Train 89
5.20 Method of Push Back Operation 93
 CHAPTER 6

DOUBLE LINE BLOCK PANEL WITH BPAC

Rule
Subject Page No.
Number
Diagram of Block Panel for Block proving by Axle Counter (For
6.01 94
Double Line)
6.02 Description of Block Panel 95
6.03 Indoor apparatus 97
6.04 Outdoor apparatus 97
6.05 Description of Block Proving Axle Counters 97
6.06 Testing before taking over charge by SM 98
6.07 Precautions to be taken before giving ‗Is Line Clear‘ signal 98
6.08 Precautions to be taken before giving ‗Line Is Clear‘ signal 98
Method of Signalling Trains from one Block Station to another Block
6.09 99
Station
6.10 Denies ‗Line Clear Inquiry‘ 100
6.11 To cancel Line Clear 100
Procedure for testing the Block panel by the Authorized Signal and
6.12 101
Telecommunication department official
6.13 Failure of Block Panel 103
6.14 Partial suspension of the Block Panel 104
6.15 Failure of Axle Counter 105
6.16 Resetting Procedure of axle counters 105
Occasions when the Station Master themselves may resume Block
6.17 Panel working without being restored by the Signal and 106
Telecommunication department official.
Occasions when Block instrument working is to be resumed by
6.18 DSTE/ESTE/SSTE/ADSTE/ASTE or any other S&T official authorized 107
by name after rectification of defects.
6.19 Procedure for working of Motor Trolley 107
6.20 Shunting of Train 107
6.21 Closing of Block after a Push Back Operation 110
6.22 Method of Push Back Operation 110
 CHAPTER 7

PUSH BUTTON TOKEN LESS BLOCK INSTRUMENT WITH UFSBI (UNIVERSAL FAIL SAFE
BLOCK INTERFACE)

Rule
Subject Page No.
Number
Diagram of Push Button Token less Block Instrument with UFSBI (For
7.01 111
Single Line)
7.02 Description of Push Button Type Token less Block Instrument 111
7.03 Outdoor apparatus 113
7.04 Testing before taking over charge 114
Precautions to be taken before setting the Instrument to ‗Train Going
7.05 114
to‘ condition
7.06 Precautions to be taken before giving, ‗Line Clear‘ 114
7.07 Precautions to be taken before closing the block section 114
Method of signalling a train from one block station to another block
7.08 114
station
7.09 To cancel ‗Line Clear‘ before a train enters the block section 116
7.10 To cancel ‗Line Clear‘ when a train returns to the starting station 117
Procedure for testing the Block Instrument by the Authorized Signal
7.11 119
and Telecommunication official
7.12 Failure of the Instrument 120
Occasions when Block instrument working is to be resumed by
7.13 DSTE/ESTE/SSTE/ADSTE/ASTE or any other S&T official authorized 121
by name after rectification of defects.
Occasions when Station Masters themselves may resume Block
7.14 Instrument working without being certified by Signal and 122
Telecommunication department official.
7.15 UFSBI Alarm Panel 122
7.16 Procedure for working of Motor trolley 123
7.17 Shunting procedure 123
 CHAPTER 8

FOLLOW UP ACTION DURING BLOCK INSTRUMENT FAILURES ON SINGLE LINE

AND DOUBLE LINE TERRITORIES

Rule
Subject Page No.
Number
Procedure to be followed if a station fails to get the adjacent station‘s
8.01 124
attention on the block instrument.
8.02 Record of block instrument failures 124
Exchange of failure messages and the instructions for Signalling
8.03 124
trains between stations.
Authority to proceed to be given when ‗Line Clear‘ is obtained by
8.04 128
alternative means of communication.
8.05 Train message books 128
8.06 Line Clear Tickets 129
8.07 Use of Train message books :- Responsibility of Station Master 129
Method of signaling a train from one block station to another during
8.08 129
block failure or suspension
8.09 Preparation of Line Clear Ticket 130
8.10 Delivery of Line Clear Ticket to the Loco Pilot of trains 131
8.11 Responsibility of Loco Pilot in respect to Line Clear Ticket 131
Additional instructions to be followed when Line Clear is obtained
8.12 131
through indirect means of communication
 CHAPTER 9

WORKING OF TRAINS UNDER AUTOMATIC BLOCK SYSTEM ON SINGLE LINE

Rule
Subject Page No.
Number
9.01 General Instructions 132
9.02 Description of panel and Functions 132
9.03 Train working 133
Method of signalling a train from one block station to another block
9.04 station: (from station ‗x‘ to station ‗Y‘ when direction of traffic is 134
already established from station ‗Y‘ to station ‗x‘)
9.05 Failure of normal working 136
9.06 Restoration of failures 139
9.07 Record of failures 140
9.08 Shunting 140
9.09 Working of trolley / motor trolley 141
9.10 Testing and maintenance of the control panel 141
Procedures for working of train when all the means of communication
such as block telephone, station to station fixed telephone, BSNL or
9.11 141
Railway Auto phone, Control telephone and VHF set have failed but
the control panel is in working order.
Procedure for working trains during total interruption of
9.12 142
communication
 CHAPTER 10

WORKING OF TRAINS UNDER AUTOMATIC BLOCK SYSTEM ON DOUBLE LINE

Rule
Subject Page No.
Number
10.01 General Instructions 143
10.02 Authority to Proceed 143
Description and working of Route Setting type interlocking Control
10.03 143
Panel
10.04 Authorized means of communications 144
10.05 Train Working 144
10.06 Failure or suspension of Normal working 145
10.07 Restoration of Failures 145
10.08 Shunting 145
10.09 Working of Trolley / Motor trolley / Ladder trolley 147
 CHAPTER 1

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS APPLICABLE TO SINGLE LINE, DOUBLE LINE, MULTIPLE LINES

AND QUADRUPLE LINES

1.01 Applicability:

The instructions contained in the succeeding rules of this Manual refer to the working of trains
under the Absolute Block System alone unless otherwise specifically stated.

1.02 Means of communication:

The following are the authorized means of communication between block stations for giving or
obtaining ‗Line Clear‘:--

(i) Block Instruments or Track Circuits or Axle Counters;

(ii) Telephone attached to the Block Instrument,
(iii) Station to station fixed telephones.
(iv) Fixed telephone such as Railway Auto Phones and BSNL phones.
(v) Control telephone, and
(vi) Very High Frequency sets under special instructions, but not as the sole means of
communication on sections where passenger trains run.

1.03 Object of provision of electrical Block Instrument:

(i) The object of signalling trains by electrical Block Instruments is to provide-
(a) At all times a visual indication of the condition of the block section to which they refer, and
(b) To guard against more than one train being admitted into a block section at one and the
same time.

(ii) The following types of Block Instruments are in use on this Railway: -

(a) Single line-

(1) Neale's Ball Token Instrument
(2) Neale's Tablet Token Instrument
(3) Push Button type Tokenless Instrument
(4) Handle type Tokenless Instrument - Frequency Modulation type (F.M.Type)
(5) Block panel with Block proving axle counter
(6) Push button Tokenless block instrument with UFSBI.

(b) Double line-

(1) Siemens General Electric Lock and Block Instrument. (S.G.E)

(2) Block panel with Block proving axle counter.

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1.04 Certificate of competency:

The Principal, Multi Disciplinary Zonal Training Institute, Tiruchchirappalli, shall issue the Block
Competency Certificates to staff connected with Block Instrument working, attending initial /
promotional / refresher course and other special courses after conducting necessary tests. Such
certificates shall be valid only for a period of 3 years from the date of their issue upto the last day of the
month in which the BCC is due for renewal. It can be revalidated only once for 2 more months by
Senior Divisional Operations Manager / Divisional Operations Manager. In such cases, the holder of the
Block Competency Certificate shall advise the Senior Divisional Operations Manager / Divisional
Operations Manager in writing through the Station Superintendent/ Station Master-in charge not less
than 15 days in advance of the date of expiry and the Senior Divisional Operations Manager / Divisional
Operations Manager shall renew the same after conducting necessary test. A record of such test with
its result shall be made at the back of the original Block Competency Certificate.

(i) The Block Competency Certificate shall be in the personal custody of the staff to whom it is
issued and it shall be promptly produced for inspection by the Officers, Inspecting Official s of
the Operating, Safety and Signal and Telecommunications departments.

(ii) Issue of Duplicate / Provisional Block Competency Certificate:

(a) Principal, Multi Disciplinary Zonal Training Institute, Tiruchchirappalli is the Officer
authorised for the issue of duplicate Block Competency Certificate whenever the original
Block Competency Certificate is lost.

(b) The Station Superintendent / Station Master-in charge shall obtain a statement in writing
from the employee concerned regarding the loss of the Block Competency Certificate.
The Station Superintendent /Station Master-in charge of the station shall advise the Sr.
Divisional Operations Manager/ Divisional Operations Manager, Transportation
Inspector with a copy to the Principal, Multi-Disciplinary Zonal Training Institute,
Tiruchchirappalli.

(c) However the Sr. Divisional Operations Manager/ Divisional Operations Manager is
authorised to issue a Provisional Block Competency Certificate in lieu of the Block
Competency Certificate, which is lost. The Sr. Divisional Operations Manager/Divisional
Operations Manager, issuing the Provisional Block Competency Certificate shall send a
message to the Principal, Multi Disciplinary Zonal Training Institute, Tiruchchirappalli for
issuing a duplicate Block Competency Certificate. This Provisional Block Competency
Certificate shall be valid for a period of ten days.

(d) In case of the Duplicate Block Competency Certificate is not received till the expiry of the
ten days period mentioned above a fresh Provisional Block Competency Certificate shall
be issued duly withdrawing the Provisional Block Competency Certificate issued earlier.

(e) The Sr. Divisional Operations Manager / Divisional Operations Manager shall monitor
the matter closely till the duplicate Block Competency Certificate is issued by the
Principal, Multi Disciplinary Zonal Training Institute; Tiruchchirappalli to the concerned
staff.

(f) The Provisional Block Competency Certificate shall be in the following format:-:

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 Provisional Block Competency Certificate

Division:
No:

This is to certify that the Block Competency Certificate No. dated

valid upto issued by the Principal, Multi Disciplinary Zonal Training Institute,
Tiruchchirappalli is lost and Shri. , Staff No. is authorised to perform his
duties on the strength of this authority.

Station:
Date: Signature of Sr. DOM / DOM
(Officer Seal)

1.05 Responsibility of Station Master regarding Block Instrument operations:

(i) No Station Master shall work with any Block Instrument unless he is in possession of a valid
Block Competency Certificate.
(ii) The Station Master on duty is responsible to ensure that no unauthorised person operates the
Block Instrument and its appliances or uses the Block Telephone/Control Telephone, where the
Block Instruments or Block Telephone/ Station to station fixed telephones/Control Telephone
are kept.
(iii) The Station Master shall keep the Block Instrument in locked condition when not in use.

1.06 Train Signal Register:

(i) A Train Signal Register shall be maintained for each Block Instrument and also at block
stations, where Block Instruments are not provided.
(ii) The Station Master on duty shall, himself, record the actual time at which the bell signals are
given or received on the Block Instrument, in the Train Signal Register, except that any fraction
of a minute shall be counted as one.
(iii) All entries shall be made in ink.
(iv) All signatures shall be recorded in full and not by initials.
(v) No erasures or overwriting shall be made in the Train Signal Register. If any entry is found to be
incorrect, a line shall be drawn lightly over it, so that it may be read at any time and the correct
entry made above it and signed.
(vi) A line shall be drawn in red ink, below the entry of the last train of the date.
(vii) A line shall be drawn across the Train Signal Register by outgoing Station Master whenever
Station Masters change duty. The outgoing Station Master shall affix his signature legibly and
enter the time above the line. The incoming Station Master shall also affix his signature legibly
and enter the time below the line.
(viii) The time of relief and handing over/taking over of the Block Instrument with requisite keys for
each type of Block Instrument shall be recorded by the outgoing/incoming Station Master in the
Train Signal Register and signed by both the Station Masters respectively.
(ix) The Station Master taking over charge shall test the Block Instrument and record the result in
the Train Signal Register.

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 (x) The Station Master who makes an entry for a train in the Train Signal Register shall continue to
be on duty till all entries relating to that train are completed except in cases specifically
exempted under S.R. 14.07(i) (a).
Note:– The Station Master who grants 'Line Clear' for a train shall remain on duty till the train
has arrived and the „train out of block section‟ signal is given and acknowledgement obtained.
The Station Master who obtains 'Line Clear' for a train to enter a block section shall remain on
duty till the „train out of block section‟ signal is received and acknowledged.

(xi) The Train Signal Register in use shall be examined and signed daily by the Station
Superintendent or Station Master-in-charge.
(xii) The Train Signal Register shall be examined by Officers, Inspectors of the Operating, Safety
and Signal and Telecommunication departments.
(xiii) Any irregularities noticed shall be recorded in the Train Signal Register and reported to the
Divisional Railway Manager/T. If the irregularity affects the Block Instrument, the Signal and
Telecommunication department officials concerned shall also be intimated.
(xiv) The Train Signal Register in use shall not be removed from the Cabin or room in which the
Block Instruments are kept without the orders of the Divisional Railway Manager/T. If any
reference to the Train Signal Register is required, the authorized Official shall go to the cabin or
room and take necessary extracts.
(xv) The Train Signal Register shall be retained at stations for one year after the half-year in which it
is completed, unless ordered to the contrary.

(xvi) The following information shall also be recorded in the remarks column of the TSR:--
(a) Progressive number of caution order.
(b) Road of reception & despatch.
(c) Actual time of despatch / arrival of Patrolmen.
(d) Signature of Guard / Loco Pilot in case of trains working with T.1408 / T/A 602 / T/C912.
(e) Progressive number of LCT or any other paper Authority to proceed.
(f) Whenever ‗Line Clear‘ is cancelled and the reasons for doing so.
(g) Endorsement regarding exchanging of All Right signal with train crew and Guard
(h) Name of the Guard and Private number received for ensuring complete arrival of train
(i) Private number obtained from the Station Master by the Station Master in-charge of the
block working for ensuring complete arrival of train

(xvii) On both single and double line sections entries shall be made in red ink in the Train
Signal Register on the following occasions: -
(a) Failure / suspension of Block Instrument working and resumption of normal working.
(b) Standard time.
(c) Block back / Block forward.
(d) Trolleys, Lorries, Motor Trolleys, Motor lorries, Tower wagons, Track maintenance
machine and Ladder Trolleys on line.
(e) Line Block Order.
(f) Power Block Order.
(g) Obstruction on running lines.
(h) Exchange of ‗Testing‘ signals.
(i) Last Stop signal control key handed over to S&T staff for ‗testing‘ the Last Stop Signal.

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(j) Trains running on T.1408 / ‗T/ A 602 / T/C 912.
(k) Station Master breaking ‗off‘ duty after making an entry for a train in the Train Signal
Register but before the transaction is completed in terms of S.R. 14.07(i) (a)
(l) Performing shunting in Push Button type / Handle type Tokenless Block Instrument /
Single line Block panel with Block proving axle counter / Push button Tokenless block
instrument with UFSBI when Shunt key cannot be extracted.
(m) Whenever ‗Line Clear‘ is cancelled and the reason for doing so.
(n) Any other special occurrences.

1.07 Private Numbers:

(i) The Station Master on duty at every station / cabin is provided with five Private Number books,
one for his use and the other four to be kept as spare. They should be kept under lock and key
in the safe custody of the Station Master on duty.
(ii) The Transportation Inspectors are responsible for the supply of the Private Number books to all
stations in their section including junction stations. Care must be taken by them to see that
Private Number books supplied to adjacent station/cabin are not of the same series.
(iii) Different series of Private Number books are printed. The numbers are printed in the Private
Number books at random. There are three columns in the Private Number book viz., the Private
Number, the train number and date.
(iv) Private Number shall be allotted to the successive train movements in the order in which they
are printed in the book in use. When a number is allotted to a train, it must be scored with a line
drawn horizontally through it, and the Train number for which it is issued and the date on which
it is issued shall be entered in the columns provided for the purpose. If a Private Number has
been allotted to a train and the running of which is subsequently cancelled, the same Private
Number shall not be allotted to any succeeding train. If it is found from any cause that the next
number to be used is the same as the last one issued, the person giving the PN shall cancel the
number in his book and make the remark, ‗same as last Private Number‘, initial it and issue the
next different number.
(v) The Station Master receiving the number shall also be responsible for seeing that no two
consecutive numbers received from the same station/cabin giving Line Clear or for any other
transaction are the same. Single digit Private Numbers, numbers ending with zeros if any, found
in the Private Number book shall not be used and they shall be scored out, cancelled and
initialed by the Station Master.
(vi) While handing over charge, the Station Master who is handing over duty, shall hand over the
Private Number book in use, together with the spare Private Number books to the Station
Master who is taking over duty noting down the last Private Number issued in the station diary
and Train Signal Register and record the transaction. This shall be signed by both the persons,
viz., handing over charge and taking over charge.
(vii) The Transportation Inspectors and Supervisory Officials when visiting stations shall see that the
Private Numbers are properly used.
(viii) Used up Private Number books shall be sent to the Transportation Inspector concerned in a
sealed cover who shall arrange immediate replacement. Used Private Number books shall be
preserved for Six months after the half-year in which they are completed and after that they
shall be treated as old records and disposed off as such.
Note: - When the Private Number book in use is lost or mislaid or exhausted, the spare book
shall be brought into use. Whenever a spare Private Number book is brought into use, the same
shall be recorded in the station diary. The Station Master on duty shall inform the Station Master
in charge of the station who shall arrange for prompt renewal. If the Private Number book, which

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 is lost or mislaid, is subsequently traced out, the same shall not be used but shall be returned to
the Transportation Inspector, by the Station Master in a sealed cover.

1.08 Precedence of trains:

(i) (a) On controlled sections, trains shall be worked in accordance with Control‘s orders.
(b) On non-controlled sections or in the event of interruption in Control communications,
trains shall be given precedence over each other in the following order: -

1st - Medical Relief Trains/Breakdown specials and light engines proceeding to

work such trains
2nd - Super fast trains
3rd - Mail and Express trains
4th - Troop trains
5th - Passenger trains
6th - Mixed trains
7h - Inspection trains
8th -
Goods trains
9th - Light engines not proceeding to accident spot
10th - Material trains and all other trains
(ii) On single line, preference shall be given to the train standing higher in the table of precedence.
If both trains have the same order of precedence, preference shall be given to the one having
the longer distance to run.

1.09 Testing of Block Instruments.

(i) The Block Instruments and apparatus in conjunction with them may only be tested by the
authorized Signal and Telecommunication department official .
(ii) ‗Testing‘ signal shall not be exchanged unless the authorised Signal and Telecommunication
department official is at one end of the block section.
(iii) The Block Instrument and apparatus in connection with them shall not be tested after ‗Line
Clear‘ has been given or obtained for a train or when the Block Instrument is not in the 'line
closed' condition.
(iv) Necessary entries for exchange of ‗testing‘ signals shall be made by the Signal and
Telecommunication department official and the Station Master at the other end in the Train
Signal Register in red ink.
(v) Whenever the Signal and Telecommunication department official opens the Block Instrument
such as for restoration of Block Instrument working after a failure or for maintenance work or
after installing a new Block Instrument, he shall test the Block Instrument. During inspections
also, S&T official s may test the block instrument.
(vi) The Signal and Telecommunication department official shall test the working of the Last Stop
signal during his maintenance work or while restoring failures.
Note:- SSE/JE (Signal)/ Signal Technician is the Official authorized for the purpose of these
rules.
1.10 Contact between block circuit and any other circuit:
(i) If a contact exists between the block wire and any other circuit, there will be either a permanent
or intermittent deflection of the Galvanoscope needle and possibly irregular beats. A contact

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 between two block wires would cause signals given on one Block Instrument to be repeated on
the neighboring Block Instrument.
(ii) In such cases, not only the Block Instrument but also the block telephone connected with the
Block Instrument shall be considered as having failed and Block Instrument and telephone
working shall not be resumed until authorised by the Signal and Telecommunication department
official .
Note:- SSE/JE (Signal)/ Signal Technician is the official authorised for the purpose of these
rules.

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 CHAPTER 2

EXPLANATION OF BELL CODE SIGNALS AND USE OF SPECIAL SIGNALS IN EMERGENCIES

2.01 Bell Code: Bell code signals are exchanged for train operation and in emergencies between
stations. Following are the prescribed bell codes: -

How How
Sl. signalled acknowledged
Indication Code
No. (in stroke (in stroke or
or beat) beat)
(i) Call Attention or Attend telephone ● One One
(ii) Is Line Clear or Line Clear Enquiry ●● Two Two

(iii) Train entering block section ●●● Three Three

(iv) (a) Train out of block section ●●●● Four Four
(b) Obstruction removed
(v) (a) Cancel last signal given ●●●●● Five Five
(b) Signal given in error
(vi) (a) Obstruction danger signal ●●●●●● Six Six
(General)
(b) Stop and examine train ●●●●●●– Six pause Six pause one
● one

(c) Train passed without tail lamp ●●●●●●– Six pause Six pause two
or tail board ●● two

(d) Train divided ● ● ● ● ● ●– Six pause Six pause three

●●● three

(e) Vehicles running away in wrong ●●●●●●– Six pause Six pause four
direction on Double line or into four
●●●●
the block section on Single line
(f) Vehicles running away in right ●●●●●●– Six pause Six pause five
direction on Double line ●●●●● five

(vii) Testing ●●●●●●●● Sixteen Sixteen

●●●●●●●●

Note:- (1) „●‟ indicates a stroke or a beat and „ ‟ indicates a pause.

(2) Each signal shall be given slowly and distinctly.
(3) In cases where block instruments are placed in signal cabins, the Cabin Station Master
shall, whenever the code signals for the following are given or received, immediately
advise the Station Master on duty at the station: -
(a) Obstruction danger signal
(b) Stop and examine train.
(c) Train passed without tail lamp or tail board
(d) Train divided
(e) Vehicles running away into the block section on Single line or in wrong direction on
Double line

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 (f) Vehicles running away in right Direction on double line

(4) Item (ii) ,(iii) & (iv) (a) given under Para 2.01 are not applicable to Push Button type
tokenless block instruments.
(5) Item,(iii) & (iv) (a) given under Para 2.01 are not applicable to Block Panel with Block
proving Axle counter on Single/Double line

2.02 Acknowledgement of signals:

(i) Each signal received shall be acknowledged by sending its authorised acknowledgement.
(ii) No signal shall be acknowledged until it is clearly understood.
(iii) A signal shall not be deemed to be complete until it is acknowledged.
(iv) If the station to which a signal is sent does not reply, the signal shall be repeated at intervals of
not less than 20 seconds until reply is received.
(v) Under no circumstances, any unauthorised bell signal be exchanged on the block instrument.
As a precaution against unauthorised manipulation of the block instruments, staff shall not
acknowledge any but the correct authorised signals. Strange or indistinct bell signals such, as
may sometimes be received from disturbances by lightening, contact of wires or other
irregularity shall, on no account, be acknowledged or responded to on the block instrument. No
attempt shall be made to operate the block instrument, which is affected, by one or other of the
causes mentioned above.

2.03 The „Call Attention‟ signal:

(i) The ‗Call Attention‘ signal shall be given when it is necessary to draw Attention to the block
instrument.
(ii) In order to ascertain that only the correct block station is in contact and to convey the number
and description of the train for which Line Clear is required, as well as to ascertain whether the
block station in advance is in a position to accept the ‗Is Line Clear‘ signal, the ‗Call Attention or
Attend telephone‘ signal shall be sent to the block station in advance.
(iii) It shall be acknowledged by the Station Master at the other end by giving One beat.

2.04 The „Is Line Clear‟ signal:-

When to be asked:
(i) At train starting stations, Line Clear shall be asked 5 minutes before the booked departure of
trains.
(ii) At intermediate stations, Line Clear shall be asked when a train is sighted in the case of trains
stopping for less than 5 minutes and on arrival of a train in the case of trains stopping for 5
minutes and more.
(iii) In the case of run through trains, where the running time from the block station in rear is more
than 7 minutes and Line Clear shall be asked 7 minutes before the train is to pass through the
station.
(iv) In the case of run through trains with a running time of 7 minutes and less, Line Clear shall be
asked immediately on receipt of the ‗Train entering block section‘ signal from the block station in
rear or as may be specified in Station Working Rules.
(v) In the case of Push Button Type Tokenless Instruments / Push button Tokenless block
instrument with UFSBI /Single line block panel, the ‗Train going to‘ condition shall be set on the
instrument for stopping and run through trains as given above.

2.05 Acceptance of the „Is Line Clear‟ signal”:-

On the receipt of the ‗Is Line Clear‘ signal, if the conditions under which Line Clear can be
given are complied with, the block station in advance shall accept the signal by sending the

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 prescribed signal to indicate ‗Line Clear‘ on the particular block instrument in use. This will not
apply to Push Button type tokenless Block Instrument / Push button Tokenless block instrument
with UFSBI /Single line block panel.

2.06 The “Train entering block section” signal:

(i) On the entry of a train into the block section the ―Train entering block section‖ signal shall be
sent to the block station in advance and shall be duly acknowledged.
(ii) When so acknowledged, the block section should be deemed to be blocked against any other
train.

2.07 The „Train out of block section‟ or „Obstruction removed‟ signal:

(i) When the block section has been cleared by the complete arrival of the train or by the removal
of the cause of blocking, the ‗Train out of block section‘ or ‗Obstruction removed‘ signal shall be
given by the block station in advance.
(ii) Before the ‗Train out of block section‘ signal is given, the Station Master shall satisfy himself as
per the prescribed special instructions-
(a) that the train has arrived complete or the cause of blocking the section has been
removed; and
(b) that the conditions under which Line Clear may be given are complied with.

2.08 The „Cancelling‟ signal / „Signal given in error‟:

(i) The ‗Cancelling‘ signal cancels the last signal given from the block station from which it is sent.
(ii) Where an ‗is Line Clear‘ signal has been sent and it is afterwards found that the train to which it
refers has to be detained for shunting or other purposes or has returned to the block station
from which that signal was sent, the ‗Cancelling signal‘ shall be sent to the block station in
advance, so that the previous signal may be cancelled.
(iii) Whenever Line Clear is cancelled, the Station Master shall enter the reasons for doing so in the
‗remarks‘ column of the Train Signal Register.
(iv) Whenever incorrect beats have been given or whenever beats received are not understood, the
Station Master detecting the irregularity shall give the ‗Signal given in error‘ signal. After this has
been acknowledged, the signal which ought to have been sent shall be distinctly given.
(v) During the cancellation operations in Neale‘s token block instruments or if the ‗signal given in
error‘ is received on single line, the deflection of the Galvanoscope needle at ‗X‘ and ‗Y‘ shall be
watched or that Station Master shall check up the instrument at his end and see that the token
has been properly inserted and then give ‗train out of block section signal‘. If the correct
deflection is not obtained, 'Y' shall not acknowledge the ‗cancellation signal‘ but call 'X' on the
telephone and point out the irregularity. If even with further correct operation, the deflection of
the needle is not correct, block instrument working shall be suspended.
(vi) If Line Clear has been obtained by 'X' from 'Y' for a certain train, and it is afterwards found
necessary to pass another train over the block section instead of the train for which ‗Is Line
Clear‘ was originally asked, Line Clear shall be cancelled and a fresh Line Clear obtained. If the
Line Clear has been obtained with incorrect description and number, this should be cancelled
and fresh Line Clear obtained. If the mistake is noticed after the departure of the train, this shall
immediately be notified over the telephone to the station ahead to enable the latter to arrange
for correct train reception and handling.
(vii) The cancelling signal shall also be given after the completion of ‗Block back‘ or ‗Block forward‘
operations whenever it is applicable.

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2.09 Refusal of the „Is Line Clear‟ signal and sending of the „Obstruction danger signal‟:
(i) If, for any reason, the station in advance 'Y' is unable to accept the ‗Is Line Clear‘ signal, such
station shall refuse it by sending the ‗obstruction danger‘ signal to the station in rear 'X'. The
words ‗Line Clear refused‘ shall be written in the Train Signal Register, with the time and
reasons therefore on the same line against the entry for the train. On removal of the obstruction,
the Station Master ‗Y‘ shall give ‗Obstruction removal signal‘ and that shall be acknowledged by
the Station Master ‗X‘. They shall make new entries in their Train Signal Register when 'X' asks
'Y' ‗Is Line Clear‘ signal again.
(ii) If after granting Line Clear, if any obstruction or danger is apprehended ‗Obstruction danger‘
signal shall be sent immediately to prevent a train entering section. On receipt of the
‗obstruction danger‘ signal, 'X' shall take all efforts to prevent the train from entering the 'X' – 'Y'
block section. Should he succeed in stopping the train he shall acknowledge ‗Y‘s signal by
repeating it. Line Clear shall then be cancelled. 'X' shall permit the train on fresh Line Clear only
after the cause of obstruction has been removed and ‗Obstruction removed‘ signal has been
exchanged.
Note:- 1. If Station Master of 'X' station is not able to stop the train, he should intimate the fact to 'Y' on
the block telephone.
2. The Station Master shall communicate with the Guard and Loco Pilot of the train through
Walkie-talkie to stop the train immediately.
3. In the case of electrified sections, the Station Masters shall advise the “Traction Power
Controller” either directly or through the Section Controller on duty to switch off the power
supply to stop the train in case of trains hauled by electric locomotives.
4. He shall inform the Gateman at Level Crossing if any, in the “X”-“Y” block section to stop the
train.
5. The Station Master at Station 'Y', after sending the „obstruction danger‟ signal to 'X' shall take
suitable action for removal of the obstruction. When the obstruction cannot be removed he
should arrange for protection vide GR & SR.6.03, as expeditiously as possible

Model Diagrams
SINGLE LINE

Up Down
W X Y

DOUBLE LINE

W X Y
Down

UP

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2.10 „Stop and Examine train‟ signal: - (6-1) (Six pause One)
(i) When the Station Master at 'X' notices anything unusual in a train during its passage (other than
the Tail board / Tail lamp missing or extinguished as the case may be) such as goods falling off,
hot axle, hanging parts in coaching / goods etc., he shall take all efforts to stop the train
immediately by putting back the Signals to ‗ON‖, exhibiting Hand danger signal /Hot axle hand
signal and also by communicating with the Guard and Loco Pilot of the train through Walkie-
talkie.
(ii) If he does not succeed in stopping the train, he shall advise the ―Traction Power Controller‖
either directly or through the controller on duty, to switch off the power supply and arrange to
stop the train in case of trains hauled by electric locomotives.
(iii) The Gatemen, if any, available, in the block section, shall be advised to stop the train.
(iv) He shall send the above signal to the block station in advance (Station ‗Y‘) and intimate the
nature of the irregularity noticed in the form of a telephone message.
(v) The Station Master at 'Y' receiving the signal shall acknowledge it by repeating the signal. On a
Double line section, the Station Master ‘X‘ shall not grant ‗Line Clear‘ to a train coming from ‗Y‘
– ‗X‘. The Station Master at ‗Y‘ shall stop trains proceeding in the opposite direction on Double /
Multiple / Twin Single line sections until it is safe to do so. If a train has already entered the ‗Y‘ -
‗X‘ block section, the Gatemen if any on the block section should be advised by both end
Station Masters to stop the train. Both end Station Masters shall communicate to the Guard and
Loco Pilot of a train through Walkie-Talkie to stop the train on the adjacent line.
(vi) The Station Master ―Y‖ shall stop the train, even run-through trains shall be stopped out of
course for this purpose. He shall ascertain the defect and take remedial action as necessary.
On ensuring that the train is complete and there is no possibility of the track or any other
equipment having been affected on its run, he shall send the ‗train out of block section‘ signal to
the station in rear or establish ‗line closed‘ condition, as the case may be, as an intimation that
all is right. This shall be followed by a telephone message that all is right.
(vii) If the Station Master at 'X' noticing anything unusual in a train suspects that it would have
caused obstruction or damage to the block section ‗W‘ - ‗X‘, he shall inform on telephone the
Station Master of the block station in rear at 'W ' the nature of irregularity with an advice to the
Engineering official concerned.
Note:- (i) On Double / Multiple lines sections, both end Station Masters (Station “X” & Station
“W”) shall issue caution order for all trains entering on each direction i.e., “W”-“X” & “X”-
“W” block sections until the track is certified fit by engineering officials.
(ii) On Single / Twin Single line sections, both end Station Masters (Station “X” & Station
“W”) shall issue caution order for all trains entering (“W”-“X” / “X”-“W”) block sections
until the track is certified fit by engineering officials.
(viii) If the Station Master at ‗Y‘ noticing anything unusual in a train suspects that it would have
caused obstruction or damage to the block section ‗X‘ - ‗Y‘, he shall inform on telephone the
Station Master of the block station in rear at 'X' the nature of irregularity with an advice to the
Engineering official concerned.
Note: - (i) On Double / Multiple lines sections, both end Station Masters (Station “X” & Station
“Y”) shall issue caution order for all trains entering on each direction i.e. “Y”-“X” &
“X”-“Y” block sections until the track is certified fit by engineering officials.
(ii) On Single / Twin Single line sections, both end Station Masters (Station “X” &
Station “Y”) shall issue caution order for all trains entering (“Y”-“X” / “X”-“Y”) block
sections until the track is certified fit by engineering officials.

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2.11 Train passed without Tail lamp or Tail board‟ signal: (6-2) (Six pause Two)
(i) When the Station Master at 'X' notices a train passing without Tailboard or Tail lamp, he shall
send ‗Train passed without Tail board or Tail lamp‘ signal to the Station Master of the block
station in advance 'Y'
(ii) Station Master at 'X' shall not give ‗Train out of block section‘ signal to the block station in rear
at 'W' or establish 'Line closed' condition until he receives the ‗Train out of block section‘ signal
from the block station in advance 'Y' or the Station Master of the block station in advance
establishes the 'Line closed' condition.
(iii) The Station Master at either end shall communicate with the Guard and Loco Pilot of the Train
through Walkie-talkie (if available) and convey the information that he suspects train parting.
(iv) If he suspects train parting, he shall follow instructions given in Rule 2.12 of this chapter. In
Double / Multiple line sections ,the Station Master ‗X‘, who gave (6 – 2) to the Station Master in
advance, shall stop the trains running on the adjacent line between ‗X‘ – ‗W‘, and issue Caution
Order with reference to S.R.4.09 (i) (30).
(v) The Station Master at 'Y' receiving ‗the Train passed without Tail lamp or Tail board‘ signal (6 -
2) shall acknowledge it and stop the train, even if booked to run through informing Loco Pilot
and Guard and examine the train. If only the tail board is missing or the tail lamp is
extinguished, the same shall be rectified. Then only he shall send ‗Train out of block section‘
signal or establish 'Line closed' condition. If he finds that the train is not complete, the
occurrence shall be reported as an accident and Station Masters shall take necessary action
thereon vide Rule 2.12 of this chapter.
(vi) Only after the Station Master 'Y' gives the ‗Train out of block section‘ signal to Station Master
'X', the Station Master 'X' shall give the ‗Train out of block section‘ signal or establish 'Line
closed' condition for the ―W‖ - ―X‖ block section.

2.12 „Train Divided‟ signal: (6-3) (Six pause Three)

(i) When a train passes through a station and when the Station Master at 'X' has reason to think
that the train is not complete, he shall not send ‗Train out of block section‘ signal to the block
station in rear 'W'. Instead, he shall send the ‗Train divided‘ signal. He shall not show a Stop
hand signal to the Loco Pilot but shall act in accordance with GR /SR 6.08, (Train parting). After
sending the ‗Train divided‘ signal to the station in rear 'W', he shall also send ‗Train passed
without Tail lamp or Tail board‘ signal to the block station in advance 'Y'. On Double Line / Twin
single lines sections/Multiple line sections, the Station Master 'X' shall stop all trains proceeding
on the other line in the direction of the station in rear 'W' and issue to the Loco Pilot a Caution
Order explaining the occurrence.
(i) On receipt of the ‗Train divided‘ signal, the Station Master of the block station in rear, at 'W'
shall acknowledge by repeating it and shall take immediate steps to secure the safety of any
train or vehicles which may be on the line, especially if the gradient is a falling one. He shall
remove the shunt key in Push Button type token less block instrument of the block section in
rear and keep it in his safe custody. He shall not give Line Clear for a following train to the block
station in rear. If a train is already on the block section, the Station Master ―W‖ shall stop it at
the First Stop signal and warn the Loco Pilot of the impending danger. If the layout of the yard
permits safe reception of the train into the station, this may be done.
(iii) If the gradient in the ―W‖ – ―X‖ block section is falling towards the Station ―W‖, and if a train is
approaching his station from the station in rear, he shall take all efforts to stop the vehicles
coming parted. This shall be done by covering the rails heavily with sand, earth or broken
stones, for as great a distance as possible, before the vehicles come in sight and the points
shall be set for a through loop line or dead-end siding to receive the vehicles, in case it is not
stopped by the obstruction on the rails. It is preferable to receive a runaway vehicle on a loop
line than receiving it on a dead-end siding, the trailing points of such loop line being set and
locked to force the vehicle to trail through them.

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(iv) If no train is approaching with which the divided vehicles can collide and the line is not on a
falling gradient, the vehicles may be allowed to run through the station, but warning shall be
sent promptly to the Station Master of the station in advance who shall act according to these
instructions. In all cases, the Station Master shall take into consideration the circumstances
existing at the time and be guided by the state of his yard (i.e., as to whether the sidings are
occupied or not) and vary his action accordingly.
(v) If the vehicles contain passengers or railway servants or live stock, it shall not ordinarily be
turned into a dead-end siding unless for the purpose of avoiding a more serious accident.
(vi) In the absence of a clear information regarding the stoppage of the parted portion in a block
section ,a relief engine may be sent to pick up the parted portion only after a lapse of 30
minutes plus the running time of the slowest goods train.
(vii) When it is known that the line is clear again, the ‗Train out of block section‘ signal shall be sent
or the 'Line closed' condition shall be established over the concerned block sections 'Y' – 'X'
and 'X' – 'W' and this will be an intimation that all is right.

2.13 „Vehicles running away in wrong direction on Double line or into the Block section on
Single line‟ signal (6-4) (Six pause Four).

(i) If an engine or vehicles escape and run away into the block section on Single line or on the
wrong line on Double line, the Station Master at 'X' shall send ‗Six pause Four signal‘ to the
Station Master at the other end of the block section (either ―Y‖ or ―W‖ as the case may be) on
Single line or to the Station Master of the block station in rear on Double line.
(ii) The Station Master receiving the signal shall acknowledge by repeating the signal and take
immediate protective steps as prescribed in Rule 2.12 of this chapter.
(iii) No train or engine shall be allowed to enter the block section on Single line or on the adjacent
line or lines of Double/Multiple lines, until information has been received that the engine or
vehicles have come to a stand in the block section or arrived at the station or taken back to the
station from where they escaped.
(iv) A relief engine shall be sent only after a lapse of 30 minutes plus the running time of the slowest
goods train to pick up the parted rear portion unless a clear information regarding stoppage of
the escaped vehicle is received, in which case ,the relief engine can be started earlier.
(v) If vehicles contain passengers, railway servants or livestock, the fact shall be specially
communicated to the Station Master at the other end.
(vi) When the obstruction has been removed and block section is clear ‗Obstruction removed‘ signal
shall be sent or 'Line closed' condition shall be established.

2.14 The „Vehicles running away on right direction in Double line signal‟ (6-5) (Six pauseFive)

If an engine or vehicles escape and run away on the right line on Double lines, the Station
Master at ―X‖ shall send the Six pause five to the Station Master ―Y‖. The Station Master receiving the
signal shall acknowledge by repeating the signal and take immediate protective steps as prescribed in
Rules 2.13.

2.15 The Testing signal: (16 beats) (Sixteen beats)

The ‗testing‘ signal shall be used only for the purpose of testing the block instruments. The rule
number 1.09 may be referred.

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 CHAPTER 3
S.G.E. LOCK AND BLOCK INSTRUMENT
3.01 Diagram of S.G.E. Lock and Block Instrument:

Double Line sections with Class „B‟ working in Multiple Aspect Colour light Signalling
Territories indicating the Outdoor apparatus.

3.02 Description of the S.G.E Lock and Block Instrument:

(i) The „„Train Going To‟ „dial:

This is provided on the upper portion of the instrument. The indications of this dial refer to trains
leaving the station and the dial serves as a visual indicator of the condition of the block section
in advance. These indications are electrically controlled by the Station Master at the block
station immediately in advance and the indications can be altered only by him. The indications
of the ‗‗Train Going To‘‘ dial correspond with those of the ‗Train Coming From‘ dial at the station
in advance. There are three indications, namely-

(a) „ Line Closed‟ indication: - This is shown on a white segment, when there is no train
in the block section and when ‗Line Clear ‗ has not been given for any train to enter the
block section. The needle point towards white segment and remains vertical.

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 (b) „Line Clear‟ indication: - This is shown on a green segment, when ‗Line Clear ‗has
been received for a train to enter the block section. The needle points towards the right on
the green segment of the dial.

(c) „Train on Line‟ indication: - This is shown on a red segment, when the block section is
occupied by a train or other obstruction and the needle points to the left on the red
segment.

(ii) The „Train Coming From „dial:-

This is provided below the TGT dial. The indications of this dial refer to trains approaching a
station and the dial serves as a visual indicator of the condition of the block section in rear. The
indications of the ‗Train Coming From‘ dial at a station correspond with those of the ‗Train Going
To‘ dial of the corresponding Instrument at the station in rear. It is controlled entirely by the
Station Master of the station at which the instrument is located. These indications are the same
as those described against the ‗Train Going To‘ dial in the instrument at the station at the other
end.

(iii) The Operating Handle: - The operating handle has three positions:

(a) ‗Line Closed‟:- when the arrow on the operating handle is vertical or the middle
position, then the operating handle is in the ‗Line Closed‘ position or in the normal position.

(b) ‗Line Clear: - When turned to the right, it assumes ‗Line Clear‘ position.

(c) ‗Train On Line‟:- When turned to the left, it assumes ‗Train On Line‘ position.

For turning the operating handle from one position to the other position, the plunger is to be
pressed. The operating handle is free to rotate from

 ‗Line Closed‘ to either ‗Line Clear‘ or ‗Train On Line‘,

 ‗Line Clear‘ or ‗Train On Line‘ position to ‗Line Closed‘ position. However, when
handle is turned from ‗Line Closed‘ to ‗Line Clear‘ and then to ‗Train On Line‘
position, the handle gets locked in that position, until the train has actuated the last
vehicle track circuit and the Home Signal lever/knob/slide has been put back to
normal.

(iv) Bell Plunger: - The Bell plunger is used to give bell signals to the station at the other end of
the block section. The Bell plunger in its normal position locks the operating handle in any of its
three positions. Pressing of the plunger releases the lock on the Operating Handle and it shall
therefore be pressed before the handle is turned.

(v) Bell: - The Bell is intended to receive bell signals from station at the other end of the block
section. Every time the Bell plunger is pressed at the station at the other end, the bell will sound
once.

(vi) Telephone: - A Telephone is provided along with each instrument for communication with
the station, at the other end of the block section.

(vii) Station Master‟s Key:- The key when taken out locks the bell plunger and will prevent
unauthorized operation of the Block Instrument. The key shall be under the personal custody of
the Station Master on duty. When handing over charge, the Station Master on duty shall hand
over the key to the Station Master taking over charge. A record of such transfer with time and
date shall be entered in the Train Signal Register and signed by both the Station Masters.

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 (viii) Alarm Bell: An Alarm Bell is provided in the Instrument and it rings at both stations, when
the train passes the Last Stop signal at the starting station actuating the first vehicle track
circuit. The Bell at the starting station continues to ring until the Station Master replaces the Last
Stop signal lever/knob to its normal position. The bell continues to ring at the receiving station,
until the Station Master turns the operating handle to the ‗Train On Line‘ position.

3.03 Indoor apparatus:-

(i) Last Stop signal lever/knob Key: - A mechanical key or electrical key lock is also provided
for the Last Stop signal lever/knob. The key, when extracted locks the Last Stop Signal control
in the normal position and the key is used for shunting movements past the Last Stop signal.
The Station code and the line, ‗Up‘ or ‗Down‘ to which it applies are inscribed on the respective
keys.

(ii) Home Signal control: - The electrical contacts on Home signal control are necessary for the
release of the lock on the operating handle after the arrival of the train. The Home signal control,
which has been operated, for the reception of a train shall be put back to normal only after the
train has passed the last vehicle track circuit. The replacement of the Home signal control to
normal together with the operation of the last vehicle track circuit releases the lock on the
operating handle.

3.04 Outdoor apparatus:-

(i) First Vehicle track Circuit:-It is located in advance of the Last Stop signal. Once the
engine or first vehicle of a train, actuates the first vehicle track circuit at the train starting
station,
(a) The Last Stop signal is replaced to ‗ON‘ automatically
(b) In the ‗‗Train Going To‘‘ dial of the train starting station and in the ‗Train Coming
From‘ dial at the receiving station, the needle automatically turns towards the ‗Train
On Line‘ indication.
(c) At the starting station, a continuous alarm bell rings. This can be stopped by
restoring the Last Stop signal control to normal.
(d) At the receiving station, a continuous ‗Train On Line‘ alarm bell sounds. This can be
stopped by turning the operating handle to ‗Train On Line‘ position at that station.
(e) LSSR indicator:-

1) The LSSR indicator is an indicator provided near the LSS on the CCIP/VDU (Control cum
Indication Panel / Visual Display Unit) to indicate whether the LSSR indicator (which controls
the LSS) is in normal condition or dropped condition. The LSSR indicator will normally show no
light and will display ‗RED‘ light when FVT drops.

2) The dropping of LSSR indicator when the Block Instrument is in Line Closed condition will cause
Block failure for subsequent trains. When the Block Instruments are in Line Closed position
with the LSS at ‗ON‘, if LSSR drops, a ‗RED‘ indication appears in the LSSR indicator. When
the LSSR indicator is lit ‗RED‘ it indicates that the FVT is disturbed and to avoid block failure
for the subsequent train the procedure as given in Note under Para 3.06 shall be followed.

3) When the Block instrument is in Line Clear condition, normally, the First Vehicle Track circuit
(FVT) drops due to a train passing over it, the LSSR indicator will show ‗RED‘ and the Block
Instrument will show ‗TOL‘ condition. After the train has cleared the first vehicle track circuit
(FVT) and when the LSS is normalized, LSSR ‗RED‘ indication gets extinguished.

In Line Clear condition, if the First Vehicle Track circuit (FVT) drops without a train passing over
it, LSSR indicator shows ‗RED‘ and /or the Block Instrument shows ‗TOL‘ condition, the block

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 instrument shall be treated as failed and the train has to be despatched as per the procedure
mentioned in chapter No. 8.

(ii) Last Vehicle Track Circuit: - This is fixed at the foot of the Block Section Limit Board or in
rear of outermost facing points in Multiple Aspect signalling territories. When the last
vehicle of the train passes over the last vehicle track circuit it permits the operating handle
to be restored from ‗Train on Line ‗position to ‗Line Closed‗ position after the Home signal
control has been replaced to its normal position.

3.05 Testing before taking over charge: -

(i) The Station Master shall when taking over charge of the Block Instrument, test the
instrument by attempting to take ‗Off‗ the Last Stop signal /IBS signal, without obtaining
‗Line Clear‗. If the signal cannot be taken ‗Off‘‘ the instrument shall be considered to be in
order. A record of this shall be made in the Train Signal Register.
(ii) If the signal can be taken ‗Off‘, the Block Instrument working shall be suspended
immediately and all concerned advised accordingly.

3.06 Precautions to be taken before asking „Is Line Clear‟ signal:-

i) The ‗‗Train Going To‘‘ dial shows ‗Line Closed‘ indication.

ii) The Last Stop signal referring to the train is at ‗ON‘.
iii) Ensure that the LSSR indicator available in the CCIP/VDU near LSS is not lit.
iv) All the entries relating to the previous train despatched are complete on the ‗‗Train Going
To‘‘ side of the Train Signal Register
v) No Line Clear has been obtained for any other train by any other means of
communication.
vi) A Private Number has been obtained for the train.

Note:- Procedure to be followed when the LSSR indicator is lit showing ‗RED‘ in the CCIP/VDU
with the block instrument in Line Closed condition.

SL.No. Sending Station „X‟ Receiving Station „Y‟

Signal control relating to ‗X‘ – ‗Y‘ Signal control relating to ‗X‘ – ‗Y‘ block
block section is in normal position section is in normal position and the
and the TGT dial of the Block TCF dial of the Block Instrument is in
Instrument is in ‗Line Closed‘ ‗Line Closed‘ condition.
condition. LSSR indicator shows
red light.

(i) Give ‗Attention‘ signal •

(ii) Acknowledge ‗Attention‘ signal • and

attend telephone.

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 SL.No. Sending Station „X‟ Receiving Station „Y‟

After ensuring that there is no train

or vehicle in the Block section,
advise the Station Master at
station ‗Y‘ regarding the LSSR
(iii)
indicator being lit ‗RED‘, duly
supported by a Private Number,
and inform about the need to
perform the normalizing process.

(iv)After ensuring that there is no train

or vehicle in the Block section,
acknowledge the information regarding
the LSSR indicator being lit ‗RED‘
supported by a Private Number. Then
turn the operating handle of the Block
Instrument pertaining to ‗X‘ – ‗Y‘ block
section from ‗Line Closed‘ to ‗Train On
Line‘ and back to ‗Line Closed‘ position.

LSSR indication in the CCIP/VDU (vi) Acknowledge receipt of information

disappears. Inform Station Master regarding the disappearance of LSSR
(v)
at ‗Y‘ regarding the same. ‗RED‘ indication, through Block
telephone.

Note: The information with regard to the above transactions, including the Private Numbers
exchanged with time, shall be recorded in the TGT side of the TSR at the train sending
station and in the TCF side of the TSR at the train receiving station.

3.07 Precautions to be taken before giving „Line is Clear‟ signal:-

i) The ‗Train Coming From‘ dial shows ‗Line Closed‘ indication.
ii) The Operating handle is in ‗Line Closed position.
iii) All the entries relating to the previous train received are complete in the ‗Train Coming
From‘ side of the Train Signal Register.
iv) No ‗Line Clear‘ has been given for any other train by any other means of communications.
v) A Private Number has been given for the train to the station in rear.

3.08 Precautions to be taken before closing the block section:

i) Ensure that the train has arrived complete.
ii) Ensure that all the reception signals taken ‗off‘ for the train, have been put back to ‗ON‘.

3.09 Method of signalling a train from one block station to another block station:

Sending Station „X‟ Receiving Station „Y‟

(i) Insert Station Master‘s key and turn.
Give ‗Attention‘ signal ●.
(ii) Insert Station Master‘s key. Acknowledge ‗Attention‘
signal ●. Attend Telephone and give out the station
name.

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(iii) On receipt of acknowledgement attend
telephone. Ensure that correct station has
responded. Give out station name.
(iv). Give number and description of train
and ask ‗Is Line Clear‘ orally.
(v) Ensure correctness of the station. Repeat Number
and description of train. If Line is Clear say, ‗Line is
clear‘ and give Private Number for the train.
(vi) Repeat the Private Number received
and give ‗Is Line Clear‘ signal ●●.
(vii) (a) Acknowledge ●● beats and hold the bell
plunger pressed during the last beat and turn the
operating handle to ‗Line Clear‘.
(b) This will change the indication of the ‗Train Coming
From‘ dial to ‗Line Clear‘ position.

(viii) The indications of the ‗‗Train Going To‘‘

dial will change to ‗Line Clear‘ position.
(ix) Take ‗Off‘ the Last Stop signal.
(x) As the train passes the Last Stop signal
and actuates the first vehicle track circuit
(a) The Last Stop signal goes back to ‗ON‘
(b) The needle in the ‗‗Train Going To‘‘ dial
automatically goes to ‗ Train on line‘
position
(c) Alarm bell rings.
(d) Restore the Last stop signal control to
normal, which stops alarm bell.
(e) Give the ‗Train entering block section‘
signal ●●●.
(xi) The needle automatically goes to ‗Train On Line‘
position and ‗Train On Line‘ bell sounds. Acknowledge
the ‗train entering block section‘ signal ●●● and
holding the plunger on the last beat, turn the operating
handle to the ‗Train On Line‘, position. The ‗Train On
Line‘ bell stops.
(xii) The operating handle will be locked on the ‗Train
On Line‘ position.
(xiii)(a) Take ‗OFF‘ reception signal.
(b) After ensuring that the train has arrived inside the
last vehicle track circuit, put back the Home signal
control to normal.
(c) The restoration of the signal control and the train
actuating the last vehicle track circuit releases the lock
on the operating handle.
Note: (1) In case of failure of Home Signal train shall
be received as per GR & SR 3.69. However, the

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 control of the defective Home Signal shall be kept in
the pulled over position/reversed position so that lock
on the operating handle gets released, as otherwise
this will lead to suspension of Block Instrument
working.
(2) Do not reverse the Home Signal control during
partial failure of points (N or R), even if it leads to
Block Instrument failure, if the signal is likely to
assume „OFF‟ aspect. Immediately advise the Signal
and Telecommunication staff concerned for
rectification of Block Instrument failures.
(xiv) Give Call Attention Signal ●.
(xv) Acknowledge Call Attention Signal ●.
(xvi)(a)Give the ‗Train out of block section‘ signal ●●●●
hold the bell plunger on the last beat and turn the
operating handle to ‗Line Closed‘ position.
(b) The ‗Train Coming From‘ dial will now change to
‗Line Closed‘ position.
(xvii) After ensuring that the ‗‗Train Going
To‘‘ dial changes to ‗Line Closed‘ position
give ‗train out of block section‘ signal ●●●●.
(xviii) Lock the Block Instrument.
(xix) Lock the Block Instrument.

3.10 Procedure to cancel „Line Clear‟

Sending station „X‟ Receiving Station „Y‟
Signal control relating to the block section Signal control relating to the block section are in the
are in the normal position. normal position.
(i) Give ‗Attention ‗signal‘ ●.
(ii)Acknowledge ‗Attention‘ signal ● and attend
Telephone.
(iii) Inform intention to cancel ‗Line Clear‘
with reason.
(iv). Give consent.
(v) Send ‗cancellation‘ signal ●●●●●.
(vi)(a) Acknowledge the ‗cancellation‘ signal ●●●●● hold
the bell plunger on the last beat and turn the operating
handle from ‗Line Clear‘ to ‗Line Closed‘position.
(b) ‗Train Coming From‘ dial shows ‗Line Closed‘
position.

(vii) ‗‗Train Going To‘‘ dial shows ‗Line

Closed‘ position.
(viii) Acknowledge the ‗cancellation signal
●●●●●.Lock the Block Instrument.
(ix) Lock the Block Instrument.

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Note: - Whenever. „Line Clear‟ has been cancelled, an entry regarding the same with time and reasons
for cancellation shall be made in the Train Signal Register.

3.11 Procedure for testing the Block Instrument by the Authorised Signal and
Telecommunication department official .

Authorized Signal and Station Master at „Y‟

Telecommunication department official
at „X‟
(i) Insert Station Master‘s key and turn.
Give ‗Attention signal‘ ●.
(ii) Insert Station Master‘s key and turn. Acknowledge
‗Attention signal‘ ● and attend telephone.
(iii) On receipt of acknowledgement,
communicate intention for testing the Block
Instrument.
(iv). Give consent.
(v) Give ‗Testing‘ signal
●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●● (16) beats.
(vi) Acknowledge ‗Testing‘ signal (16)
●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●.
(vii) Give ‗Is Line clear‘ signal●●.
(viii)(a) Acknowledge the ‗Is Line Clear‘ signal ●● and
give Line Clear by turning the operating handle to
‗Line Clear ‗ position.
(b) ‗Train Coming From‘ dial shows ‗Line Clear‘
position.
(ix)(a) ‗‗Train Going To‘‘ dial shows ‗Line
Clear‘.
(b) Take ‗OFF‘ the Last Stop signal.
(c) Put back the Last Stop signal
lever/knob to normal.
(x) Give Call Attention Signal ●.
(xi) Acknowledge Call Attention Signal ●.
(xii) Give ‗cancellation‘ signal ●●●●●.
(xiii)(a). Acknowledge ‗cancellation‘ ●●●●● signal and turn
the operating handle to ‗Line Closed ‗ Position.
(b) ‗Train Coming From‘ dial shows ‗Line Closed‘
position.
(xiv)(a) ‘Train Going To‘ ‗dial shows ‗Line
closed‘ Position.
(b) Acknowledge ‗cancellation‘ signal
●●●●●.
(c) Attempt to take ‗Off‘ the Last Stop
signal and satisfy that it cannot be taken
‗Off

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 Note: (1) The above operations shall be repeated by the Station Master at „Y‟ beginning with sixteen
beats. The Block Instruments at both ends shall be locked after completion of testing.
(2) Following entries shall be made in red ink in the Train Signal Register by the Signal &
Telecommunication Department official at ‗X‘ and by the Station Master at ‗Y‘:-

Time Hours minutes

Exchanged Testing signals with Station Master/Authorized Signal and Telecommunications

department official at station. Taken ‗OFF‘ Last Stop signal and restored it to normal.

Date

Signature of the Authorized S & T official /Station Master

3.12 Failure of the Block Instrument:

The Block Instrument shall be considered to have failed and Block Instrument Working shall be
suspended in the following circumstances:-
i) The Block Instrument or its Battery /Equipment is found unlocked.
ii) There is reason to believe that there is contact between the Block wire and any other
circuit.
iii) Attention cannot be obtained on the Block Instrument, including the failure of the Block
Telephone.
iv) The dial indicator glass is broken
v) When a train arrives at a station without ‗Line Clear‘ given for it.
vi) The indications of the ‗‗Train Going To‘‘ dial at ‗starting station‘ do not correspond with the
indications of the ‗Train Coming From‘ dial at ‗other end‘ or the position of the operating
handle at receiving station.
vii) The indications on the ‗Train Coming From‘ dial do not correspond to the position of the
Operating handle.
viii) The Operating handle cannot be turned to Train on Line‘ or ‗Line clear‘ or to ‗Line Closed‘
position in the process of granting or canceling ‗ Line Clear
ix) The Operating handle, which was turned from ‗Line Clear‘ position to ‗Train On Line‘
position, can be restored to ‗Line Closed‘ position before the arrival of the train.
x) The Last Stop signal can be taken ‗Off‘ without ‗Line Clear‘ indication on the ‗‗Train Going
To‘‘ dial.
Note: However, Block Instrument working need not be suspended if the Last stop signal could
not be taken „Off‟ even after getting „Line Clear‟ in the „„Train Going To‟‟ dial.

(a) The Station Master shall issue Form T/ 369(3b) duly making an endorsement with a
Private Number, obtained from the block station in advance as an authority to pass the
Last stop signal at ‗ON‘ position.
(b) In cases where the trains are to be started from Non-signalled road, during such
failures, T / 511 shall be issued with an endorsement.

xi) The Last Stop Signal does not go back to ‗ON‘ even after the train has entered the block
section and the Operating handle at the other end has been turned to ‗Train On Line‘
position.
xii) When bell signals are received indistinctly or fail altogether.

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 xiii) When a train for which‘ Line Clear‘ has been obtained and which has operated the first
vehicle track circuit, changing the dials to ‗Train On Line‘ is backed for any reason in rear
of the Last Stop signal.
xiv) When Single line working on Double line is introduced.
xv) When the Motor trolley, ladder trolley, or lorry is required to enter the block section and
when a trolley is required to enter the block section on ‗Line Clear.‘
xvi) If the Station Master‘s key is lost/ defective in any way.
xvii) When a relief train/engine is required to enter a block section obstructed due to an
accident or any other reasons.
xviii) Whenever a Material train, trolley. Lorry, wiring train, and track maintenance machine is
required to enter the block section during ‗Line Block‘.
xix) When the Private Number books are lost or misplaced at the time of granting Line Clear.
xx) When an accident relief train is required to enter a block section occupied by a trolley on Form T/
1518 with ‗Line Clear Refused‘ endorsement.
xxi) When a train is required to enter the block section, which is already occupied by a trolley
on Form T/1518 with Caution Order protection and removal report is not received even
after sunset.
xxii) Whenever, the operating handle gets locked in the ‗Train On Line‘ position in case of
‗‗Block Back‘‘ (or) ‗Block Forward‘ operation immediately following cancellation of ‗Line
Clear‘.
xxiii) Whenever a train is piloted into a non-signalled/ non- running line and the operating
handle gets locked in the ‗Train On Line‘ position.
xxiv) After the complete arrival of the train and Home signal/knob/lever/slide or Calling-on
signal lever/knob put back to normal, the operating handle cannot be turned from TOL to
line closed position.
xxv) In line clear condition, LSSR indicator shows ‗RED‘ without the train passing over FVT.
(xxvi) When BPAC fails
Note:- Block working need not be suspended where dual detection is provided and if one
of the detections is in working condition.
(xxvii) When the Loco pilot passed the Advanced Starter at ‗On‘ and enter the block section
without the authority to proceed
(xxviii) If it is known that the instrument is defective in any other way not specified above.

3.13 Occasions for suspension of one dial of the Block Instrument only to which the cause of
suspension applies:-
i) When the indications on the ‗‗Train Going To‘‘ dial at ‗starting station‘ do not correspond
with the indication on the ‗Train Coming From‘ dial or the position of the Operating
handle at the receiving station.
ii) When the indications on the ‗Train Coming From‘ dial do not correspond to the position
of the Operating handle.
iii) If the Operating handle which was turned from ‗Line Clear‘ to ‗Train On Line‘ position can
be restored to ‗Line Closed‘ position before arrival of the train.
iv) If the Last Stop signal can be taken ‗Off‘ with no ‗Line Clear‘ indication on the ‗‗Train
Going To‘‘ dial.

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 v) If the Last Stop signal fails to go to ‗ON‘ after the train has entered the block section and
the Operating handle at the other end is turned to ‗Train On Line‘ position.
vi) When train for which ‗Line Clear‘ has been obtained and which has operated the first
vehicle track circuit, changing the dials to ‗Train On Line‘ is backed for any reason, in
rear of the Last Stop signal.
vii) When the Motor trolley, ladder trolley, or lorry is required to enter the block section and
when a trolley is required to enter the block section on ‗Line Clear.‘
viii) When a train arrives at a station without ‗Line Clear‘ given for it.
ix) Whenever, the operating handle gets locked in the ‗Train On Line‘ position in case of
‗‗Block Back‘‘ (or) ‗Block Forward‘‘ operation immediately following cancellation of ‗Line
Clear‘.
x) Whenever a train is piloted into a non- signalled/ non- running line and the operating
handle gets locked in the ‗Train On Line‘ position
xi) When a relief train/engine is required to enter a block section obstructed due to an
accident or any other reason.
xii) When an accident relief train is required to enter a block section occupied by a trolley on
Form T/ 1518 with ‗Line Clear Refused‘ endorsement.
xiii) When a train is required to enter the block section, which is already occupied by a trolley
on Form T/1518 with Caution Order protection and removal report is not received even
after sunset.
xiv) Whenever a Material train, trolley, lorry, Motor trolley, wiring train and track maintenance
machine is required enter the block section during ‗Line Block‘.
xv) When the Private Number books are lost or misplaced at the time of granting Line Clear.
xvi) When BPAC fails

3.14 Restoration of Block Working by the Station Master themselves without certification by
Signal and Telecommunication department official:-

i) Whenever, the operating handle gets locked in the ‗Train On Line‘ position in case of
‗‗Block Back‘‘ (or) ‗Block Forward‘‘ operation immediately following cancellation of Line
Clear, the failure is restored automatically with the passage of first train dealt thereafter on
‗Line clear Ticket‘. If the Station Master is definitely aware that such ‗‗Block Back‘‘ or
‗‗Block Forward‘‘ operation has caused this failure, he may restore block working after the
failure is automatically restored with the passage of the first train.
ii) Whenever a train is piloted into a non- signalled/ non-running line and the operating
handle gets locked in the ‗Train On Line‘ position and such a failure is restored
automatically with the passage of the first train dealt thereafter on ‗Line clear Ticket‘ and
the Station Master is definitely aware that the failure has been caused by such, Non-
Signalled / Non – running line reception, he may restore block working after the failure is
automatically restored with the passage of the first train.
iii) Motor Trolley, Ladder trolley, trolley or lorry has cleared the block section.
iv) Restoration of Double Line Working after introduction of Single Line Working.
v) When the Block section, which was obstructed due to an accident is clear of the
obstruction.
vi) When a traffic train is ready to enter the block section after the removal of‘ Line block‘ or
expiry of ‗line block‘ period and when the block section is clear of material trains, motor
trolley, track maintenance machine etc
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 viii) When a train is required to enter the block section, which is already occupied by a trolley
on form T/ 1518 with Caution Order protection, and removal report is received after the
sunset.
ix) When an Accident Relief train clears block section already occupied by a trolley on Form
T/ 1518 with ‗Line Clear Refused‘ endorsement.
x) Private number book which was lost or misplaced at the time of granting Line Clear is
subsequently found, when he has a train to start from his end.

3.15 Occasions when Block Instrument working is to be resumed by DSTE / ESTE/SSTE

/ADSTE/ASTE or any other S & T official authorized by name after attending the
defects:
(i) The Last Stop signal can be taken ‗Off‘ without ‗Line Clear‘ indication on the ‗‗Train Going
To‘‘ dial

(ii) If the Operating handle which was turned from ‗Line Clear‘ to ‗Train On Line‘ position can
be restored to ‗Line Closed‘ position before complete arrival of the train.

3.16 Procedure for Working of Motor Trolley

(i) A Motor trolley shall be worked under the rules for working trains. Motor Trolleys are not
ordinarily heavy enough to actuate the track circuits used in connection with the Block
Instrument. Hence, the Block Instrument working shall be suspended and the Motor
trolleys shall be worked on ‗Line Clear Ticket‘. The Motor Trolleys shall be worked
between the stations under any one of the following procedures;
o Working of Single Motor trolley from one block station to another.
o Motor trolley/Motor Trolleys following a train.
o Motor trolley/Motor Trolleys following a Motor trolley.
o Placing a Motor trolley outside the station limit.
Note:- A Motor trolley shall not be pulled when it cannot be propelled by hand, use of
sails, or any other unauthorized aids for the propulsion is strictly prohibited.

(ii) Working of single Motor trolley from one block station to another

(a) Motor trolley running from one station to another shall be worked as a train. The official -in
charge shall advise the Station Master about the block section in to which the Motor trolley
will enter and the time at which he shall clear the block section. The Station Master shall
advise the Section Controller and obtain his permission for starting the Motor Trolley. The
Station Master shall then advise the Station Master at the other end of the block section,
suspend the Block Instrument working and exchange messages as given Para 8.03(a) or
(b). The Station Master shall obtain ‗Line Clear‘ and issue ‗Line Clear Ticket‘. However
before suspending the Block Instrument, the operating handle shall be turned to ‗Train On
Line‘ position at the other end. Starter may be taken ‗off‘, where interlocking permits. Both
ends Station Masters shall make entries in red ink in the Train Signal Register. The official
in charge is entirely responsible for clearing the block section by the specified time. At the
receiving station, the reception signals shall be cleared for the Motor trolley. On arrival of
the Motor Trolley, the official -in charge shall handover the ‗Line Clear Ticket‘ to the
Station Master on duty who shall cancel the same and return it to the official-in charge.
The Operating handle shall be restored to ‗Line Closed‘ position, and Station Masters shall
exchange messages vide Para 8.03(c) and resume normal working.
(b) If the Motor trolley fails and cannot be propelled by hand, the official -in charge shall
remove it from the line, prepare ‗‗Removal Advice‘‘ in duplicate and along with ‗Line Clear
Ticket‘ send it to the nearest Station Master through a messenger. On getting the removal

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 advice along with Line Clear Ticket, the Station Master shall advise the Station Master at
the other end of the block section about the removal of the Motor trolley. The Station
Master in advance shall turn the operating handle to the ‗Line Closed‘ position, and
exchange messages vide Para 8.03 and then resume Block Instrument working.

(iii) Motor trolley/ Motor trolleys following a train:---

a) One or more Motor trolleys may be allowed to follow a train on the Double line sections
during day in clear weather provided the train, which is to be followed, is worked with
vacuum/air braked throughout in good working order.
b) The official -in charge shall advise the Station Master about the block section in to
which the Motor trolley(s) shall follow the train and the time at which he shall clear the
block section. The Station Master of the sending station after obtaining ‗Line Clear‘ for
the train shall advise the Station Master in advance, the particulars of the Motor
trolley(s) following the train. The Station Master in advance shall acknowledge the
same by confirming with individual Private Number for each Motor trolley(s) following
the train.
c) The train shall be started after getting ‗Line Clear‘ in the ‗‗Train Going To‘‘ dial. The
Station Master shall prepare Motor trolley permit in Form T/1525 in duplicate
mentioning the Private Number obtained from the Station in advance for the Motor
trolley. The Station Master shall issue the original copy of Form T/1525 to the official -
in charge duly obtaining the signature in the duplicate copy. The entries for the Motor
trolleys following the train shall be made in the Train Signal Register in red ink. The
official in charge of the each of the following Motor Trolley shall ensure that their Motor
Trolleys are kept at a safe distance from the preceding train / Motor trolley.
d) Except in an emergency the signals taken off for the despatch/reception of a train shall
not be put back to ‗ON‘ until all the following Motor Trolleys have passed them. At
Stations where the despatch/reception signals are automatically put back to ‗ON‘ by
the train, the route set for the train shall not be altered until all the following Motor
Trolleys have passed them. However the official in charge of each Motor Trolley
following the Train may pass the despatch/reception signals at ‗ON‘. They shall be
responsible to verify the correct setting of points during despatch/reception. The official
-in charge on arrival at the station in advance, shall handover the original copy of Form
T/1525 to the Station Master, who shall cancel the same and return it to the official -in
charge. The Station Master at the receiving end shall ensure that the following Motor
Trolleys have arrived or the ‗Removal Advice‘ along with the original of Form T/1525 is
received before he clears the block section.
(e) On arrival of Motor trolley /Motor trolleys, the Station Master concerned shall advise
the Station Master at the other end by giving a message quoting the Private Number
given for each Motor trolley and enter in red ink in the Train Signal Register. The
Station Master at the other end shall acknowledge the same.

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 From To
Station Master Station Master
No

1. Motor trolley No started under Private Number arrived here at hours

/*Removal advice received at hours.
2……………………
*Strikeout whichever is not applicable.
From To
Station Master Station Master
No

1. Understand that Motor trolley No started under Private Number arrived at

yours at hours /*Removal advice received at hours.

2……………………..
*Strikeout whichever is not applicable

(f) The Station Master at the receiving station shall then close the block section by turning the
operating handle to ‗Line Closed‘ position.

(g) During failure/suspension of Block Instrument, when Motor trolley(s) following a train, ‗Line
Clear Ticket‘ shall be issued for the train and Form T/ 1525 for the following Motor trolley,
duly following the above said procedure.

(h) Break down of Motor Trolleys when following a train.

If a following Motor Trolley other than the last one breaks down, the official in charge shall
promptly remove it from the line and send a ‗Removal Advice‘ along with the original of
Form T/1525 to the block station in advance through the official in charge of the Motor
Trolley immediately following it. If the last Motor Trolley breaks down the official in charge
shall promptly remove it from the line and send the ‗Removal Advice‘, with the original of
form T/1525 to the nearest block station in the following format,

To
The Station Master,

Removed my Motor trolley No from the line owing to (give reasons).

I will not replace the Motor trolley again on the line, until permitted to do so.

Date Signature and Designation of

the official-in charge

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(iv) Motor trolley/ Motor trolleys following a Motor trolley:---
a) One or more Motor trolleys may be allowed to follow a Motor trolley on Double line
sections during day and night clear weather.
b) The Station Master shall inform the Station Master at the other end, suspend the
Block Instrument working and exchange a message as given under Para 8.03 (a) or
(b). The Station Master at the other end shall turn the operating handle to‘ train on
line‘ indication on the ‗Train Coming From‘ dial. The Station Master shall obtain ‗Line
Clear‘ for the first Motor trolley and also advise the Station Master in advance, the
particulars of the Motor trolley(s) following the Motor trolley. The Station Master in
advance shall acknowledge the same, by confirming with individual Private Number
for each Motor trolley/ Motor trolleys following the Motor trolley. The Station Master
shall issue ‗Line clear ticket‘ for the first Motor trolley.
c) The Station Master shall prepare Motor trolley permit in Form T/1525 in duplicate
mentioning the Private Number obtained from the station in advance for the Motor
trolley. The Station Master shall then issue the original copy of Form T/1525 to the
official -in charge duly obtaining his signature in the duplicate copy. Both the Station
Masters shall make red ink entries in the Train Signal Register for all the Motor
trolleys. The official in charge of the each of the following Motor trolley shall ensure
that their Motor trolleys are kept at a safe distance from the preceding Motor trolley.

d) Except in an emergency the signals taken off for the despatch/reception of a first
Motor trolley shall not be put back to ‗on‘ until all the following Motor trolleys have
passed them. At stations where the despatch/reception signals are automatically put
back to ‗ON‘ after the passage of the first Motor trolley, the route set for the first
Motor trolley shall not be altered until all the following Motor Trolleys have passed
them. However the official in charge of the Motor trolleys following a Motor trolley
may pass the despatch/reception signals at ‗ON‘. They shall be responsible to verify
the correct setting of points during despatch/reception. On arrival of the first Motor
trolley at the station in advance, the official -in charge shall handover the ‗Line Clear
Ticket‘ to the Station Master who shall cancel the same and return it to the official -in
charge. The official -in charge of each of the following Motor trolley shall hand over
Form T/1525 to the Station Master, who shall cancel the same and return it to the
official -in charge. The Station Master at the receiving end shall ensure all the
following Motor Trolleys have arrived or the ‗Removal Advice‘ along with the original
copy of Form T/1525 is received before he clears the block section. On arrival of the
Motor trolleys, the Station Master in advance shall advise the Station Master by
giving a message quoting the Private Number given for each Motor trolley and enter
the same in red ink in the Train Signal Register. The Station Master at the other end
shall acknowledge the same.

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 From To
Station Master Station Master
No
1. Motor trolley No started under Private Number arrived here at
hours/
*Removal advice*received at hours.
2………………………………..

*Strike out whichever is not applicable

From To

Station Master Station Master

No

1. Understand that Motor trolley No started under Private Number arrived at

yours at hours /*Removal advice received at hours.

2……………………….

* Strike out whichever is not applicable

(e) After exchanging the message, the Station Master in advance shall turn the operating
handle to ‗Line Closed‘ position duly resuming Block Instrument working vide Para 8.03
(c).

(f) During failure/suspension of Block Instrument, when Motor trolley/Motor trolleys following
a Motor Trolley, ‗Line Clear Ticket‘ shall be issued for the first Motor trolley and Form T/
1525 for the following Motor trolleys, duly following the above said procedures.

(g) Break down of Motor Trolleys when following a Motor trolley:---

If the first Motor trolley breaks down, the Official -in charge shall promptly remove it and
send the ‗Removal Advice‘ along with ‗Line Clear Ticket‘ to the Station Master in advance
through the Official -in charge of the Motor trolley immediately following in the following
format.

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 To
The Station Master,

Removed my Motor trolley No from the line owing to (give

reasons). I will not replace the Motor trolley again on the line, until permitted to do so.

Date
Signature and Designation of
the Official-in charge

If the following Motor Trolley other than the last one breaks down, the Official in charge
shall promptly remove it from the line and send a ‗‗Removal Advice‘‘ along with the original copy
of Form T/1525 to the block station in advance through the Official in charge of the Motor
Trolley immediately following it. If the last Motor Trolley breaks down the Official in charge shall
promptly remove it from the line and sent the ‗Removal Advice‘, with the original copy of Form
T/1525 to the nearest block station. On receipt of the ‗Removal Advice‘ along with original copy
of Form T/ 1525, the Station Master in advance, shall clear the block section.

(v) Placing a Motor Trolley/Trolley/Lorry/OHE Ladder Trolley outside the Station limits:-

a) When it is necessary to place a Motor Trolley/Trolley/ Lorry/OHE Ladder trolley in mid-

section, the Official in-charge must fill up, in triplicate, the ‗Notice‘ portion of Form T/A
1525 and send it through a messenger to the Station Master of the nearest block station
who shall advise by Telephone to the Station Master at the other end of the block section.
The Station Master receiving Form T/A 1525 shall ensure the following: -

(1) The Block Instrument working is suspended.

(2) The ‗Train On Line‘ indication shall be made to appear on the concerned dial on
the Block Instrument by turning the Operating handle to ‗Train On Line‘.
(3) Form T/A 1525 shall be dealt with after obtaining a Private Number with the Station
Master at the other end for the Motor trolley

b) The Station Master who has received the ‗Notice‘ portion must then fill up the ‗Certificate‘
portion in triplicate, take the original and hand over the second and third copies to the
messenger obtaining his signature or thumb impression in the Train Signal Register.

c) The Official in-charge shall place a Motor Trolley in the right line after he has received the
Certificate from the Station Master. On arrival at the station in advance, the Official in-
charge must fill up the ‗Advice of arrival‘ portion and send it to the Station Master who
must then clear the section in the usual manner, fill up the ‗Cleared section‘ portion keep
the duplicate copy and return the triplicate copy to the Official in-charge. The Motor
Trolley in the above case shall be received in to the station in the same way as trains are
received.

(vi) Motor Trolley entering in to the Block section and returning to starting station:-
(a) When a Motor Trolley requires to enter the block section in advance, (in advance of Last
Stop signal) and then returning to the starting station, it shall be performed under ‗Block
Forward‘ vide Para 3.17(ii).
(b) When a Motor trolley requires to enter the block section in rear, (in rear of Outermost
Facing Point or Block Section Limit Board) and returns to the starting station, it shall be
performed under ‗Block Back‘ vide Para 3.17(iii).

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 Note;(1) In an emergency, under „Block Back‟ operation, a Motor trolley with an Officer-in
charge may be permitted to clear at the other end. On arrival of the Motor Trolley at the other
station, the officer in charge shall give the „Removal advice‟ along with Form T/806 to the
Station Master, who shall cancel the „Block Back‟.
(2) When a Motor trolley breaks down, it shall be removed from the line and the Official -in
charge shall send the „Removal Advice‟ along with Form T/806 and Last Stop signal key in
case of „Block Forward‟ to the sending station or „Removal Advice‟ along with Form T/806 in
case of „Block Back‟.
3.17 Shunting in Double line territory:-
(i) Shunting within the station section:
a) Station Master shall prepare Form T/806 and hand it over to the Loco Pilot.
(b) On completion of shunting, Loco Pilot shall handover Form T/806 to the Station Master
who shall cancel the same and give it to the Loco Pilot.
Note: For performing shunting upto Advanced Starter, when shunt signal is taken „off‟, T/806
need not be given.

(ii) Shunting in advance of Last Stop Signal („Block Forward‟):

‗‗Block Forward‘ means performing shunting or obstruction of line in advance of Last Stop Signal
in the right direction. ‗Block Forward‘ may be done only when the Block section in advance is
clear of trains / obstruction.
Station „X‟ Station „Y‟
(a) Insert Station Master‘s key and
turn. Give ‗Attention‘ signal ●
(b) Insert Station Master‘s key and turn. Acknowledge
‗Attention‘ ● signal Give out station name
(c) Give out station name and inform
intention to shunt in advance of Last
Stop Signal.
(d) Acknowledge and give consent with a Private
Number.
(e) Ask Is Line Clear for ‗Block
Forward‘ by giving ●● beats.
(f) Give Line Clear for ‗Block Forward‘ by giving ●● beats
and turn the operating handle to ‗Train On Line‘ position.
The ‗Train Coming From‘ dial will show ‗Train On Line‘.

(g) On getting ‗Train On Line‘

indication in ‗‗Train Going To‘‘ dial,
prepare Form T/806 clearly indicating
the Loco Pilot to shunt in advance of
Up / Down Last Stop Signal of his
station and issue the same along with
Last Stop Signal key. Shunt signal /
Starter may be taken ‗OFF‘.
(h) The return movement may be
given by taking ‗OFF‘ shunt signal, if
any or by giving hand signal. On
completion of ‗Block Forward‘, Loco

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 Pilot shall handover Form T/806 with
Last Stop Signal key to the Station
Master.
(i) Insert the Last Stop Signal key in to
the relevant Last Stop Signal
lever/EKT apparatus and cancel Form
T/806 with time and date and return it
to the Loco Pilot.
(j) Give ‗Attention‘ signal ●
(k) Acknowledge ‗Attention‘ signal ●
(l)Inform the Station Master at the
other end, that the ‗Block Forward‘ is
completed and to cancel ‗‗Block
Forward‘‘ operations.
(m) Give consent.
(n) Give ●●●●● beats. (o) Give ●●●●● and turn the operating handle to ‗Line
Closed‘ position. The ‗Train Coming From‘ dial will show
‗Line Closed‘ position.
(p) After getting ‗Line Closed‘
indication, in ‗‗Train Going To‘‘ dial,
Station Master shall acknowledge
●●●●● beats.
(o) Lock the Block Instrument.
(p) Lock the Block Instrument.

Note: (1) In case of Last Stop Signal key could not be extracted for any reason, Station Master
shall make an endorsement in T/806 that „Last Stop Signal key could not be extracted‟ mentioning
the Private Number obtained from the station in advance.

(2) In case of Block Instrument failure, both end Station Masters shall exchange numbered
messages with Private Number. The Station Master shall then make an endorsement in Form
T/806 that the „Block Instrument has failed‟ mentioning the Private Number obtained from the
station in advance.

(iii) Shunting beyond Outermost facing point or Block Section Limit Board („Block Back‟).

‗‗Block Back‘ on Double Line means performing shunting or obstruction of line beyond outermost
facing point or Block Section Limit Board in Multiple Aspect area‘.

‗Block Back‘ may be done only when the Block section in rear is clear of train / obstruction.

Station „X‟ Station „W‟ (in rear)

(a) Insert Station Master‘s key and turn. Give
‗Attention‘ signal. ●
(b) Insert Station Master‘s key and turn.
Acknowledge ‗Attention‘ signal ●. Give out station
name

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(c) Give out station name. Inform intention to
perform shunting beyond Outermost facing
point or Block Section Limit Board (‗Block Back‘)
and instruct Station Master ‗W‘, to apply for Line
Clear.
(d) Ask ‗Is Line Clear‘ for ‗Block Back‘
(e) Say Line is Clear for ‗Block Back‘ and give
Private Number.
(f) Repeat the Private Number and ask Is Line
Clear for ‗Block Back‘ by giving beats. ●●.
(g) Give Line Clear for ‗Block Back‘ by giving ●● .
beats and turn the operating handle to ‗Train On
Line‘ position. The ‗Train Coming From‘ dial will
show ‗Train On Line‘ indication.
(h) The ‗‗Train Going To‘‘ dial will show ‗Train On
Line‘ indication.
(i) On getting ‗Train On Line‘ indication in ‗Train
Coming From‘ dial, prepare Form T/806 and
authorize the Loco Pilot to shunt beyond
Outermost facing point or Block Section Limit
Board. Shunt signal may be taken ‗OFF‘ or
hand signal may be shown. For return
movement also shunt signal if any may be taken
‗OFF‘ or hand signal may be shown. Home
signal shall not be taken ‗OFF‘.
(j) On completion of shunting, Loco Pilot shall
handover Form T/806 to the Station Master who
shall cancel the same with time and date and
return it to the Loco Pilot.
(k) Give ‗Attention‘ signal. ●
(l) Acknowledge ‗Attention‘ signal. ●
(m). Inform the Station Master at the other end,
that the ‗Block Back‘ is completed and to apply
for cancellation of ‗Block Back‘.
(n) Give consent. Give ●●●●● beats.
(o) Give ●●●●● beats and turn the operating
handle to ‗Line Closed‘ position.
(p) Acknowledge ●●●●● beats after ensuring ‗Line
Closed‘ position in ‗‗Train Going To‘‘ dial.
(q) Lock the Block Instrument.
(r) Lock the Block Instrument.

Note: In case of Block Instrument failure, both end Station Masters shall exchange numbered
messages with Private Number, and Station Master shall give Form T/806 with an endorsement
that „Block Instrument has failed‟ mentioning the Private Number given for „Block Back‟.
§

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 3.18 Shunting at stations provided with Slip sidings:
(a) Shunting in the direction where slip sidings are provided shall be resorted to in
emergencies only when the Block section is free of trains/obstruction.
(b) For performing shunting operations towards the direction where slip siding point is
provided, the slip siding point shall be set for the running line by operating the
emergency push button/switch provided at the Station.
(c) The relevant slip siding point knob shall be kept in the reverse position and the
emergency push button/switch shall be pressed to set the slip siding point to reverse
position.
(d) A numerical counter is provided for the slip siding points which registers the next
higher number when the emergency push button/switch is operated, particulars of
using the emergency push switch/button shall be promptly recorded in the special
register maintained for this purpose.
(e) Once emergency push button/switch are made use of, the Station Master on duty
shall be responsible for ensuring that the slip siding points are locked in Normal
position after the shunt movement is completed.

(i) Shunting within the station section under Line Closed condition:

a) Shunting within the station section shall be performed only when the concerned
Block section is clear of trains / obstruction.
b) The Station Master shall keep the slip siding point knob in reverse position and press
the emergency push button and ensure the slip siding point is set to reverse position.
c) The return movement may be given by taking ‗off‘ shunt signal if any or by giving
Hand signals.
d) Station Master shall prepare Form T/806 and hand it over to the Loco Pilot.
e) On completion of shunting, Loco Pilot shall handover Form T/806 to the Station
Master who shall cancel the same and give it to the Loco Pilot.
f) The Station Master shall ensure the slip siding points are set and locked for normal
position.
Note: For performing shunting upto Advanced Starter, when shunt signal is taken „off‟,
T/806 need not be given.

(ii) Shunting in advance of Last Stop Signal (Block Forward):

‗‗Block Forward‘ means performing shunting or obstruction of line in advance of Last Stop
Signal in the right direction. ‗Block Forward‘ may be done only when the Block
section in advance is clear of trains / obstruction.

Station „X‟ Station „Y‟

(a) Insert Station Master‘s key and
turn. Give ‗Attention‘ signal ●
(b) Insert Station Master‘s key and turn.
Acknowledge ‗Attention‘ ● signal Give out station name
(c) Give out station name and inform
intention to shunt in advance of Last
Stop Signal.

(d) Acknowledge and give consent with a Private

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(e) Ask Is Line Clear for ‗Block
Forward‘ by giving ●● beats.

(f) Give Line Clear for ‗Block Forward‘ by giving ●● beats

and turn the operating handle to ‗Train On Line‘ position.
The ‗Train Coming From‘ dial will show ‗Train On Line‘.

(g) On getting ‗Train On Line‘

indication in ‗‗Train Going To‘‘ dial,
The Station Master shall keep
the slip siding point knob in reverse
position and press the emergency
push button and ensure the slip siding
point is set to reverse position.
Prepare Form T/806 clearly
indicating the Loco Pilot to shunt in
advance of Up / Down Last Stop
Signal of his station and issue the
same along with Last Stop Signal
key. Shunt signal / Starter may be
taken ‗OFF‘.
(h) The return movement may be
given by taking ‗OFF‘ shunt signal,
if any or by giving hand signal. On
completion of ‗Block Forward‘, Loco
Pilot shall handover Form T/806
with Last Stop Signal key to the
Station Master.
(i)The Station Master shall ensure the
slip siding points are set and locked
for normal position.
(j) Insert the Last Stop Signal key in
to the relevant Last Stop Signal
control and cancel Form
T/806 with time and date and
return it to the Loco Pilot.

(k) Give ‗Attention‘ signal ●

(l) Acknowledge ‗Attention‘ signal ●

(m)Inform the Station Master at the

other end, that the ‗Block Forward‘ is
completed and to cancel ‗‗Block
Forward‘‘ operations.
(n) Give consent.
(o) Give ●●●●● beats. (p) Give ●●●●● and turn the operating handle to ‗Line
Closed‘ position. The ‗Train Coming From‘ dial will
show ‗Line Closed‘ position.

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(q) After getting ‗Line Closed‘
indication, in ‗‗Train Going To‘‘ dial,
Station Master shall acknowledge
●●●●● beats.
(r) Lock the Block Instrument.
(s) Lock the Block Instrument.

Note: (1) In case of Last Stop Signal key could not be extracted for any reason, Station
Master shall make an endorsement in T/806 that „Last Stop Signal key could not be extracted‟
mentioning the Private Number obtained from the station in advance.
(2) In case of Block Instrument failure, both end Station Masters shall exchange
numbered messages with Private Number. The Station Master shall then make an
endorsement in Form T/806 that the „Block Instrument has failed‟ mentioning the Private
Number obtained from the station in advance.

(iii) Shunting beyond Outermost facing point or Block Section Limit Board („Block Back‟).

‗‗Block Back‘ on Double Line means performing shunting or obstruction of line beyond
outermost facing point or Block Section Limit Board in Multiple Aspect area‘.
‗Block Back‘ may be done only when the Block section in rear is clear of train / obstruction.

Station „X‟ Station „W‟ (in rear)

(a) Insert Station Master‘s key and turn.
Give ‗Attention‘ signal. ●
(b) Insert Station Master‘s key and turn.
Acknowledge ‗Attention‘ signal ●. Give out station
(c) Give out station name. Inform intention to
perform shunting in rear of Outermost facing
point or Block Section Limit Board (‗Block
Back‘) and instruct Station Master ‗W‘, to
apply for Line Clear.

(d) Ask ‗Is Line Clear‘ for ‗Block Back‘

(e) Say Line is Clear for ‗Block Back‘ and give

Private Number.
(f) Repeat the Private Number and ask Is Line
Clear for ‗Block Back‘ by giving beats. ●●.
(g) Give Line Clear for ‗Block Back‘ by giving .
●● beats and turn the operating handle to ‗Train
On Line‘ position. The ‗Train Coming From‘ dial
will show ‗Train On Line‘ indication.

(h) The ‗‗Train Going To‘‘ dial will show ‗Train

On Line‘ indication.

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(i)On getting ‗Train On Line‘ indication in ‗Train
Coming From‘ dial, The Station Master shall
keep the slip siding point knob in reverse
position and press the emergency push button
and ensure the slip siding point is set to reverse
position. Prepare Form T/806 and authorize
the Loco Pilot to shunt in rear of Outermost
facing point or Block Section Limit Board.
Shunt signal may be taken ‗OFF‘ or hand
signal may be shown. For return movement
the t rain shall be received by issuing
message through Signal Post
Telephone or issuing a written memo or
shunt signal if any may be taken ‗OFF‘ or
hand signal may be shown. Home signal
shall not be taken ‗OFF‘.

(j) On completion of shunting, Loco Pilot

shall handover Form T/806 to the Station
Master who shall cancel the same with time
and date and return it to the Loco Pilot. The
Station Master shall ensure the slip siding points
are set and locked for normal position.
(k) Give ‗Attention‘ signal. ●

(l) Acknowledge ‗Attention‘ signal. ●

(m). Inform the Station Master at the other

end, that the ‗Block Back‘ is completed and
to apply for cancellation of ‗Block Back‘.

(n) . Give ●●●●● beats.

(o) Give ●●●●● beats and turn the operating

handle to ‗Line Closed‘ position.

(p) Acknowledge ●●●●● beats after ensuring

‗Line Closed‘ position in ‗‗Train Going
(q) Lock the Block Instrument.

(r) Lock the Block Instrument.

Note: In case of Block Instrument failure, both end Station Masters shall exchange
numbered messages with Private Number, and Station Master shall give Form T/806
with an endorsement that „Block Instrument has failed‟ mentioning the Private Number
given for „Block Back‟.

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 CHAPTER 4

TOKENLESS BLOCK INSTRUMENTS – SINGLE LINE

A. Push Button Type Tokenless Block Instrument

4.01 Diagram of the Push Button type Tokenless Block Instrument

ACTUAL PHOTOGRAPH

PICTORIAL REPRESENTATION OF CONTROL PANEL

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 Single line sections with Class „B‟ working in Multiple Aspect Colour light Signalling
Territories (Tokenless) indicating the Outdoor apparatus.

4.02 Description of Push Button type tokenless Block Instrument:

(i) Bell Push button: - This is operated to transmit ‗Bell code‘ signals and is coloured black.
(ii) ‗Train Going To‟ button: - This is operated along with ‗Bell Push‘ button by the Station Master
of the sending station to set his instrument to ‗Train Going To‘ condition and the instrument at
the receiving station to ‗Train Coming From‘ condition and is coloured green.
(iii) ‗Line Closed‟ button: - This is operated along with ‗Bell Push‘ button by the Station Master of
the receiving station to set both the instruments referring to the block section to ‗Line Closed‘
condition and is coloured White.
(iv) „Cancellation‟ button: - This is operated along with the ‗Bell Push‘ button to enable
cancellation of ‗Train Going To‘ condition when the train has not entered the block section and is
coloured red. The same button is operated along with the ‗Bell Push‘ button to enable
cancellation of ‗Train On Line‘ condition after the train has pushed back to the sending station.
(v) „Panel Lamp‟ button: - Wherever provided, it is operated to light up the various indicators
except the ‗Free‘, ‗Train On Line‘ and SNR indications and is coloured yellow.
(vi) Cancellation Counter: - This counter registers the next higher number whenever cancellation
button is operated along with Bell Push button for cancelling ‗Line Clear‘.
Note: - At the time of change of duties the Station Masters handing over and taking over
charge shall record the last number registered at the counter in the Train Signal Register
duly signed by them.
(vii) ‗Line Closed Indicator: - This is an indication lit white, when the instrument is in ‗Line Closed‘
condition and remains lit, where panel lamp button is not provided.
(viii) „Train Going To‟ indicator: - This is an indication lit green, when the instrument is set to ‗Train
Going To‘ condition and remains lit, where panel lamp button is not provided.
(ix) ‗Train Coming From‟ indicator: - This is an indication lit green when the instrument is in ‗Train
Coming From‘ condition and remains lit, where panel lamp button is not provided.
(x) „Train On Line‟ indicator:- This is an indication lit red when a train enters the block section in
‗Train Going To‘ / ‗Train Coming From‘ condition and remains lit till the section is closed.
(xi) „Free Indicator‟: - This is an indication lit green after 120 seconds from the operation of
cancellation button when a train has not entered the block section and remains lit till the Block
Instrument is brought to ‗Line Closed‘ condition.
(xii) SNR Indicator: - This is lit white when the First Stop signal and Last Stop signal are at ‗ON‘ with
their controls normal and when the Shunt key remains in and locked in ‗EKT‘ apparatus at both
ends of the block section to which the Instrument relates.
(xiii) Last Stop signal Indicator: - When lit red, it means that the Last Stop signal is at ‗ON‘ and
when lit green, it indicates that the Last Stop signal is ‗OFF‘.

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 Note:-
(1) Indicators mentioned in items (vii), (viii), (ix) & (xiii) will remain normally extinguished and
get lit up only when either the panel lamp button or bell push button is pressed.
(2) Item no. (vii), (viii), (ix) & (xiii) are permanently lit, if panel lamp button is not provided.

(xiv) Station Master‟s key:- When taken out, it prevents unauthorized operation of the instrument
However, Bell codes, ‗Train Coming From‘ indication, ‗Train On Line‘ indication and ‗Train On
Line‘ buzzer etc., can still be received.

(xv) „Train On Line‟ Buzzer‟: - This provides intermittent audible warning at the receiving station
when a train enters the block section and can be stopped by pressing the Bell Push button.

(xvi) „LVT Buzzer‟ - This provides continuous audible warning at the receiving station when the last
vehicle passes the Last Vehicle Track circuit. It can be stopped by normalizing the Home Signal
lever/knob/slide.

Note: - This does not indicate the complete arrival of the train.

(xvii) Telephone:- This is provided for communication with the Station Master at the other end of the
block section.

(xviii) The Shunt key

(a) It is provided in the electric key transmitter connected with the Block Instrument
concerned. It can be extracted in any condition, except the ‗Train Coming From‘
condition.
(b) To extract the Shunt key, SHK button should be pressed and when there is deflection in
‗EKT‘ apparatus, the Shunt key shall be turned anti-clockwise and taken out.
(c) When the Shunt key is taken out, it prevents any operation of the Block Instrument but
does not prevent transmission of bell code signals.
(d) The Shunt key shall be extracted on the following occasions:-
(1) When it is necessary to permit shunting in advance of Starter upto LSS/Home/beyond
Home.
(2) When it is required to prevent the Station Master at the other end from setting his
instrument to ‗Train Going To‘ condition
(3) When the Block Instrument is suspended/failed, (Whenever possible)
(4) During ‗Line block‘.
(5) When ‗Train Divided signal‘ is received and acknowledged.
(6) When the Station Master at one of the block section could not extract Shunt key,
he shall advise the Station Master at the other end to extract Shunt key.
(7) When a Motor trolley/ Motor trolleys following a Train / Motor trolley.
Note: -
(i) On all the occasions listed above except when the Shunt key is to be given to the Loco
Pilot as in item (1), the Station Master shall keep it in his safe custody.
(ii) It shall be properly secured in a pouch and handed over to the Loco Pilot during
shunting.
(iii) For restoring the Shunt Key to the instrument it shall be inserted and turned clock wise
to the maximum extent possible.
(xix) S.H.K. Button: - This is coloured blue. This is pressed whenever Shunt key is to be extracted.

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(xx) S.C.K. Button: - This is coloured blue. This is pressed whenever control key of slip / catch
siding points, where provided is to be extracted.
Note: -
1. Failure of slip siding key:- When slip siding key controlled by the Block Instrument
cannot be extracted, Block working shall be suspended after bringing the instrument to
„Line Closed‟ condition. Only then the emergency key provided for this purpose shall be
used for setting the point and train shall be started on „Line Clear Ticket‟.
2. Failure of catch siding key:- Whenever the instrument is in „Train coming from‟
condition, but the catch siding key cannot be extracted, the emergency key provided for
this purpose can be taken out of the sealed box and used. However, block working shall
immediately be suspended after the complete arrival of the train and after bringing the
instrument to „Line Closed‟ condition.

4.03 Outdoor apparatus:-

(i) First Vehicle Track Circuit: (FVT)

(a) This is placed in advance of the Last Stop signal.
(b) It is actuated when the engine / first vehicle passes over it.
(c) When it is actuated-
 The Last Stop signal is replaced to ‗ON‘
 ‗Train On Line‘ indication appears on both the instruments of the block section.
 ‗Train On Line‘ buzzer will sound intermittently at the receiving station.
 Restores First Stop signal to ‗ON‘:
Note:- In Multiple aspect signalling territories occupation of the first vehicle track by the Train will
replace the Home signal to „ON. However, the Home signal control shall not be put
back to normal, until the „LVT buzzer‟ sounds. Failure to adhere to this will result in
block failure and the „LVT buzzer‟ will not sound.

(ii) Last Vehicle Track circuit:- (LVT)

This is placed in advance of the Home signal and between Outermost facing points and LSS.
When the last vehicle of a train passes over it, the ‗LVT buzzer‘ starts operating, indicating the
arrival of the train and can be stopped by putting back Station Master‘s control slide for Home
signal or Home signal control or Calling-on signal control to normal. However, this does not
indicate the complete arrival of the train.

4.04 Testing before taking over charge:-

(i) The Station Master shall take ‗OFF‘ the Last Stop signal /IBS signal without setting the
instrument to ‗Train Going To‘ condition.

(ii) It shall not be possible to take ‗OFF‘ the Last Stop signal /IBS signal in the ‗Line Closed‘
condition, which indicates that the Block Instrument is in proper working order.

(iii) If it is possible to take ‗OFF‘ Last Stop signal /IBS signal, the Block Instrument working shall be
suspended.

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 4.05 Precautions to be taken before setting the Instrument to „Train Going to‟ condition:-

(i) SM‘s key shall be in the normal position.

(ii) The Instrument shall be in the ‗Line Closed‘ condition.

(iii) SNR‘ indication is available and the Last Stop signal indicator shows ‗red‘.

(iv) Slip/Catch siding key, if provided and Shunt key, are intact in the instrument.

(v) Entries for the previous train in the Train Signal Register are complete and the block section is
clear and free from obstruction.

(vi) Line Clear should not have been given or obtained by any other means.

(vii) A Private Number should have been obtained.

4.06 Precautions to be taken before giving, „Line Clear‟:-

(i) SM‘s key shall be in the normal position.

(ii) The Instrument shall be in the ‗Line Closed‘ condition.

(iii) SNR indication is available.
(iv) Slip/Catch siding, if provided, and Shunt key are intact in the instrument.
(v) Entries for the previous train in the Train Signal Register are complete and the block section is
clear and free from obstruction.
(vi) Line Clear should not have been given or obtained by any other means.

Note: - After ensuring all the above said precautions, the Station Master shall give a Private Number as a
categorical assurance.

4.07 Precautions to be taken before closing the block section:-

(i) The train should have arrived complete and the entry for the train is completed in the TSR.

(ii) Reception signals behind the train should have been put back to ‗ON‘ and Station Master‘s
control restored to normal position.

(iii) The ‗SNR‘ indication is available on the instrument.

4.08 Method of signalling a train from one block station to another block station:

Sending station „X‟ Receiving station „Y‟

(i) Insert Station Master‘s key and turn.

Give ‗Attention signal ●‘.

(ii) Insert Station Master‘s key and turn. Acknowledge

‗Attention‘ signal ● and give out station name.

(iii) On receipt of acknowledgement,

attend telephone. Ensure the

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correctness of the station. Give out
station name. Give Number and
description of train and ask, ‗Is Line
Clear (orally).

(iv )Ensure the correctness of the station. Repeat

number and description of the train. If the line is clear
say, ‗Line is Clear‘ and give the Private Number for the
train.

(v) Repeat the Private Number

received. Operate ‗Train Going To‘
button along with ‗Bell push‘ button and
keep them pressed.

(vi) Block Instrument displays ‗Train Coming From‘

indication.

(vii)Block Instrument displays ‗Train

Going To‘ indication. Release buttons.

(viii)(a) Take ‗OFF‘ Last Stop signal.

(b) Train enters block section

actuating ‗first vehicle track
circuit‘

(c) Last Stop signal returns to

‗ON‘ automatically.

(d) ‗Train On Line‘ indication

appears automatically.

(e) Return the Last Stop signal

control to normal.

(ix)(a) ‗Train On Line‘ indication appears automatically

and ‗Train On Line‘ buzzer sounds intermittently.

(b) Press Bell push button to stop the buzzer.

(c) Audible warning stops.

(x) (a) Take OFF reception signals.

(b) Train passes over ‗first vehicle track circuit‘.

(c) First stop signal returns to ‗ON‘

automatically.

(d) As last vehicle passes ‗Last Vehicle Track circuit‘,

‗LVT buzzer‘ sounds continuously.

(e) Put back the Home signal control to normal. When

the train is received on Calling-on signal, the calling-on
signal control to be put back to ‗ON‘ to stop LVT buzzer.

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 (f) Audible warning stops.

Note:-

1. In Multiple Aspect signalling territory though Home

Signal may go back to „ON‟ automatically by the
passage of the train. Home signal control or Calling-on
signal control shall not be put back to normal, until the
whole of the train has arrived and the „LVT buzzer‟
sounds. Failure to adhere to this will result in block
failure and the „LVT buzzer‟ will not sound.

2. In case of failure of Home Signal, train shall be

received as per G.R/SR 3.69 However, the control of the
defective Home Signal shall be kept in the reversed
position so that the „LVT buzzer‟ may sound and the
block section can be closed, as otherwise, this will lead
to suspension of Block Instrument working.

3. Do not reverse the Home Signal control during partial

failure of points (N or R), even if leads to Block failures if
the signal is likely to assume „OFF‟ aspect. Immediately
advise S&T staff concerned for rectification of block
failure.

(xi) After ensuring that the train has arrived complete

and all relevant signals are at ‗ON, operate the Line-
Closed button along with Bell Push button and keep
them pressed.

(xii) Block Instrument sets to ‗Line

Closed‘ indication. Lock the Block
Instrument

(xiii) Block Instrument sets to ‗Line Closed‘ indication.

Release buttons. Lock the Block Instrument

4.09 To cancel „Line Clear‟ before a train enters the block section:

Sending station „X‟ Receiving station „Y‟

Block Instrument displays ‗Train Going Block Instrument displays ‗Train Coming From‘
To‘ indication and all concerned signals indication and all concerned signals and signal levers/
and signal levers/knobs are normal knobs are normal
(i)(a) Press ‗Cancellation‘ button along
with ‗Bell Push‘ button.
(b) Cancellation counter registers next
higher number
(c) Give ‗Attention‘ signal ●
(ii) Acknowledge ‗Attention‘ signal. ● and attend
telephone.

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 (iii)Attend telephone and advise on
telephone intention to cancel ‗Line
Clear‘.
(iv) Acknowledge intention to cancel ‗Line Clear‘.
(v) ‗Free‘ indication appears 120 seconds
after ‗Cancellation‘ button is
operated. Give ‗Attention‘ signal ●.
(vi) Acknowledge ‗Attention‘ signal ●.
(vii) Send ‗Cancellation‘ signal ●●●●● by
pressing ‗Bell push‘ button.
(viii)Acknowledge ‗Cancellation‘ signal ●●●●● by pressing
‗Bell Push‘ button and keep ‗Line Closed‘ button
also pressed on the last beat.
(ix) Press ‗Bell push‘ button and ‗Line
closed‘ button on receipt of the last
beat of the ‗cancellation‘ signal.
(x) Block Instrument set to ‗Line Closed‘ indication.
Release buttons.

(xi) Block Instrument set to ‗Line closed‘

indication. Release buttons and
lock the Block Instrument
(xii) Lock the Block Instrument

Note:-Whenever „Line Clear‟ has been cancelled, an entry regarding the same with time and reasons
shall be entered in red ink in the Train Signal Register.

4.10 To cancel „Line Clear‟ when a train returns to the starting station:
Sending station „X‟ Receiving station „Y‟
Block Instrument displays ‗Train Going Block Instrument Displays ‗Train Coming From‘ and
to‘ and ‗Train On Line‘ indications. ‗Train On Line‘ indications.
(i) Give ‗Attention‘ signal
(ii) Acknowledge ‗Attention Signal‘ ● and attend
telephone
(iii) Attend telephone and advise that
the train is returning to the starting
station and the intention to cancel
‗Line Clear‘.
(iv) Acknowledge the same and replace reception
signal control and Station Master‘s slide to
normal, if the signals had been taken ‗OFF‘.

(v)(a) Take ‗OFF‘ reception signals.

(b) Train passes over first vehicle
track circuit.
(c) First Stop signal returns to ‗ON‘.
(d) As the last vehicle passes the
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 ‗‘LVT buzzer‘ sounds
continuously.
(e) Put back the Home signal
control or Calling-on signal
control to normal.
(f) Audible warning stops.
Note:- In Multiple Aspect signalling
territory though Home Signal may go
back to „ON‟ automatically by the
passage of the train, Home signal
control or Calling-on signal control shall
not be put back to Normal, until the
whole of train has arrived and the „LVT
buzzer‟ sounds. Failure to adhere to
this will result in block failures and the
„LVT buzzer‟ will not sound alarm.
(vi) After ensuring that the train has
arrived complete and all signals are
at ‗ON‘,
(a) Press cancellation button along with
bell push button.
(b) Cancellation counter registers
next higher number.
(c) Give Attention signal ●.
(vii) Acknowledge ‗Attention‘ signal●.

(viii) Send ‗Cancellation‘ signal ●●●●●by

pressing ‗Bell Push‘ button
(ix)Acknowledge ‗Cancellation‘ signal ●●●●● by pressing
‗Bell Push‘ button. Keep ‗Line Closed‘ button also
pressed on the last beat.
(x) Press ‗Bell Push‘ button and
‗Line Closed‘ button on receipt of
the last beat of the cancellation
signal.
(xi) Block Instrument set to ‗Line Closed‘ indication.
Release buttons.
(xii) Block Instrument set to ‗Line
Closed‘ indication. Release
buttons and lock the Block
Instrument.
(xiii) Lock the Block Instrument.

Note:-Whenever „Line Clear‟ has been cancelled, an entry regarding the same with time and reasons
shall be entered in red ink in the Train Signal Register.

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4.11 Procedure for testing the Block Instrument by the Authorized Signal and
Telecommunication official:

Authorized Signal and Tele-

communication department official at Station Master at „Y‟.
„X‟.
(i) Insert Station Master‘s key and turn.
Give Attention signal. ●
(ii) Insert Station Master‘s key and turn. Acknowledge
Attention signal. ● and attend telephone.
(iii) On receipt of acknowledgement,
convey intention for testing the
Block Instrument.
(iv) Give consent
(v) Give Testing signal (16 beats)
.●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●.
(vi) Acknowledge Testing signal by giving (16
beats)
●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●.
(vii) Set the Instrument to ‗Train Going
To‘ indication by pressing ‗Bell push
button‘ and ‗Train Going To‘ button
simultaneously.
(viii) Instrument displays ‗Train Coming From‘
indication
(ix) Instrument displays ‗Train Going To‘
indication.
(x)(a) Take ‗OFF‘ the Last Stop signal.
(b) Return the Last Stop signal
control to normal.
(c) Last Stop signal returns to ‗ON‘.
(d) Press ‗cancellation‘ button along
with the ‗Bell Push‘ button.
(e) Counter registers next
higher number.
(xi) (a) ‗Free‘ indication appears 90
seconds after ‗cancellation‘
button is operated.
(b) Give ‗Attention‘ signal ●.
(xii) Acknowledge ‗Attention‘ signal ●.
(xiii)Send ‗Cancellation‘ signal ●●●●● by
pressing ‗Bell Push‘ button.
(xiv) Acknowledge ‗Cancellation‘ signal ●●●●● by
pressing Bell Push button, keep Line Closed
button also pressed on the last beat.
(xv) Press ‗Bell Push‘ button and ‗Line
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 beat of the ‗cancellation‘ signal.
(xvi) Block Instrument is set to ‗Line Closed‘ indication.
Release buttons.
(xvii) Block Instrument set to ‗Line
Closed‘ indication. Release buttons.
(xviii) Test the possibility of incorrect
operation by trying to take ‗OFF‘
Last Stop signal without setting the
instrument to ‗Train Going To‘ .
condition and satisfy that the Last
Stop signal cannot be taken ‗OFF‘.

Note:-
(1) The above operations shall be repeated by the Station Master at „Y‟ beginning with sixteen
beats. The instruments at both ends shall be locked after completion of testing.
(2) Following entries shall be made in red ink in the Train Signal Register by the authorized Signal
and Telecommunication department official at „X‟ and the Station Master at „Y‟.

Time Hours Minutes Date

Exchanged ‗Testing Signal‘ with Station Master /Authorized Signal and Tele-communication
department official at station. Taken ‗OFF‘ Last Stop signal and restored it to normal and
cancellation counter number recorded on the Instrument is .

Authorized S&T official / Station Master

Note:- SSE/JE/Signal & Signal Technician are the official authorized for the purpose of these rules.
The time to be recorded shall be the time when the testing was completed.

4.12 Failure of the Instrument:-

The Block Instrument working shall be considered as interrupted and its working shall be
suspended in the following circumstances:-
(i) Attention cannot be obtained on the Block Instrument, including the failure of block telephone.
(ii) Bell signals are received indistinctly or fail altogether.
(iii) Last Stop signal can be taken ‗OFF‘ when the Block Instrument is not set to ‗Train Going To‘
condition.

Note:- However, Block Instrument working need not be suspended, if the Last stop signal could not be
taken off even after setting the instrument to „Train Going To‟ condition.
a. The Station Master shall issue Form T/ 369(3b) duly making an endorsement with a
Private Number, obtained from the block station in advance as an authority to pass the
Last stop signal at „ON‟ position.
b. In cases where the train is to be started from Non-signalled road, during such failures, T
/ 511 shall be issued with an „endorsement‟.
(iv) There is reason to believe that contact exists between block wire and any other circuit.
(v) The Block Instrument or battery/equipment is found unlocked.

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(vi) A train arrives without proper Line Clear.
(vii) Train going to‘ condition cannot be cancelled even after correct sequence of operations.
(viii) When a Material train, Motor trolley, trolley, lorry, and track maintenance machine is required to
enter the block section when ‗Line block‘ is in force.
(ix) When a relief train/engine is required to enter a block section obstructed due to an accident or
any other reason.
(x) When an Accident Relief Train is to enter a block section occupied by a trolley on Form T/ 1518
with Line Clear Refused endorsement.
(xi) ‗LVT buzzer‘ does not sound after complete arrival of the train.
Note:- Even, if the „LVT buzzer‟ operates for subsequent trains after suspension of Block Instrument,
no attempt shall be made to bring the Block Instrument to normal until the Block Instrument is
restored by the Signal and Telecommunication department official .
(xii) The Block Instrument cannot be set to ‗Line Closed‘ condition, after the arrival of the train.
(xiii) Before arrival of the train, the instrument can be set to ‗Line Closed‘ condition.
(xiv) Before arrival of the train, ‗Train On Line‘ indication disappears.
(xv) Train on line‘ buzzer fails at the receiving station.
(xvi) ‗Train On Line‘ indication fails either at the sending station or receiving station.
(xvii) Motor trolley, OHE Ladder trolley or Lorry is required to enter a block section and when a trolley
is required to enter the block section on ‗Line Clear.‘
(xviii) The Last Stop signal fails to return to ‗ON‘ automatically as a train passes it.
(xix) Last Stop signal goes to ‗ON‘ or ‗Train On Line‘ indication appears prematurely, before the train
actuates first vehicle track circuit.
(xx) If the Station Master‘s key is lost or becomes defective.
(xxi) If the Shunt key is lost or becomes defective.
(xxii) When a train is required to enter the block section, which is already occupied by a trolley on T/
1518 with Caution Order protection and removal report is not received even after sunset.
(xxiii) Private Number books are lost or misplaced at the time of granting Line clear.
(xxiv) When slip / catch siding key controlled by the Block Instrument cannot be extracted.
(xxv) When BPAC becomes failed
Note:-i) During BPAC failure, after preparatory reset, if the next train to be dealt on the opposite
direction with respect to the previous for which failure occurred ,then block instrument can be
normalized with push back operation.
ii) Block working need not be suspended where dual detection is provided and if one of the
detections is in working condition.
(xxvi) When the Loco pilot passed the Advanced Starter at ‗On‘ and enter the block section without the
authority to proceed
(xxvii) Any other circumstances not mentioned above necessitating suspension of Block Instrument.

4.13 Occasions when Block Instrument working is to be resumed by DSTE / ESTE/SSTE

/ADSTE/ASTE or any other S & T official authorized by name after rectification of
defects:
(i) Last Stop signal can be taken ‗OFF‘ when the Block Instrument is not set to ‗Train Going To‘
condition.
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(ii) The Block Instrument can be set to ‗Line Closed‘ condition before the arrival of the train.
(iii) ‗Train On Line‘ indication disappears before the arrival of the train.

4.14 Occasions when Station Masters themselves may resume Block Instrument working
without being certified by Signal and Telecommunication department official:
(i) When a traffic train is ready to enter the block section after the removal of‘ Line block‘ or expiry
of ‗Line block‘ period and when the block section is clear of material trains, motor trolley, track
maintenance machine etc.
(ii) When an Accident Relief train clears block section already occupied by a trolley on form T/ 1518
with ‗Line Clear refused‘ endorsement.
(iii) When the Block section which was obstructed due to an accident is now clear of the
obstruction.
(iv) Motor trolley, trolley, OHE Ladder trolley and Lorry have cleared the block section.
(v) When the Station Master‘s key is lost but subsequently recovered in good condition.
(vi) When the Shunt key is lost but subsequently recovered in good condition.
(vii) When a train is required to enter the block section, which is already occupied by a trolley on
Form T/ 1518 with Caution Order protection and removal report is received after sunset.
(viii) When the Station Master is unable to give a Private Number for a train at the time of giving ‗Line
Clear‘ due to Private Number book being lost or mislaid but the same or another is subsequently
found before granting ‗Line Clear‘ to another train or when he has a train to be started from his
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 A. HANDLE TYPE TOKENLESS BLOCK INSTRUMENT
(Frequency Modulation Type)

4.15 Diagram of the Handle Type Tokenless Block Instrument:

Single line sections with Class „B‟ working in Multiple Aspect Colour light Signalling
Territories (Tokenless) indicating the Outdoor Apparatus.

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4.16 Description of Handle type tokenless Block Instrument-F.M. type:
Parts and functions of the instrument:-
(i) Push button PB1: To transmit bell code signals.
(ii) Push button PB2: It is pressed along with PB1 to release the operating handle of the
connected Block Instrument.
(iii) Galvanometer: It indicates flow of current. When operating handle is turned, the needle gives a
jerk.
(iv) Bell: For exchange of bell code signals.
(v) Operating handle: This has three positions as under-
(a) The ‗Line Closed‘ position, with the handle vertical and arrow pointing upwards. This is the
normal position.
(b) The ‗Train Coming From‘ position, with the handle horizontal and the arrow pointing to the
right. The handle is turned to this position when ‗Line Clear‘ is being given to the station in
rear for starting a train or for testing purposes.
(c) The ‗Train Going To‘ position with the handle horizontal and the arrow pointing to the left.
The handle is turned to this position when Line Clear‘ is being obtained from the station in
advance or for testing purposes.
(d) The operating handle is normally locked in the vertical position .i.e. ‗Line Closed‘ position
.The operating handle can be turned to ‗Line Closed‘, or ‗Train Going To‘ or ‗Train Coming
From‘ positions only with the co-operation of the Station Master of the adjacent Block
station by operating the concerned Block Instrument.
Note: - The operating handle with the plunger must always be left exactly in the „Line Closed‟ or „Train
Going To‟ or „Train Coming From‟ positions, as otherwise transmission of Bell signals will not be
possible.
(vi) Buzzer 1: It provides audible indication at both the stations when a train enters the block section
and after actuating First vehicle track circuit.
(vii) Buzzer 2 („LVT buzzer‟): It provides audible indication at the receiving station when the last
vehicle of the train has passed the Last Vehicle Track circuit.
(viii) „Train On Line‟ indicator: Normally it will show a white indication at both ends. When the first
vehicle track circuit is actuated, the white indication automatically changes to red and ‗Train On Line‘
indications appear at both ends. This indicates that the block section is occupied by a train.
(ix) ‗Cancellation switch‟ S1: This is operated for cancellation of the ‗Line Clear‘ for a train, which
has not entered the block section. Each operation gets recorded on the associated S1 counter.
(x) ‗Cancellation Switch‟ S2: This is operated for receiving a train on signals, while returning to
the starting station. (e.g. a material train). Each operation gets recorded in the associated S2 counter.
Note: - At the time of change of duties, the Station Master handing over and taking over charge should
record the number registered on the counters S1 and S2 in the Train Signal Register duly signed by
them.
(xi) „Time release indicator‟: It is a visual indicator, which changes from ‗locked‘ to ‗free‘ making
cancellation of the ‗Line Clear‘ possible, about 120 seconds after cancellation is initiated by turning S1
cancellation switch to reverse.
(xii) ‗Shunt key‟: This is given as an authority to the Loco Pilot for shunting beyond the Starter and
up to the First Stop signal in the opposite direction. This key also authorizes the Loco Pilot to shunt
beyond the First Stop signal under ‗Block Back‘ operation. It can be taken out from the Block Instrument
in any condition except ‗Train Coming From‘ position.

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(xiii) Station Master‟s Key: - When taken out, it prevents unauthorized operation of the Block
Instrument. It should be in the personal custody of the Station Master.
(xiv) Telephone:- It is provided for communication with the Station Master at the other end of the
Block section.
(xv) SNRIndicator (Two Green LEDs): Two Green indications are provided to indicate normal
condition of all controls pertaining to reception and despatch of trains. This is lit when all reception and
dispatch controls as well as concerned Signals are normal.
(xv) CR1 Indicator&CR2 Indicator(Yellow LED): These indications are lit during the check lock
position of Block Handle, while turning the Block Handle to the required position (Line Closed to TCF,
TCF to Line Closed and TGT to Line Closed) .

4.17 Out-door apparatus: -

(i) First vehicle track circuit:-
(a) This is placed in advance of the Last Stop signal.
(b) It is actuated when the engine / first vehicle passes over it.
(c) When it is actuated-
 The Last Stop signal is replaced to ‗ON‘
 ‗Train On Line‘ indication appears on both the instruments of the block section.
 ‗A continuous buzzer sound will be heard at the sending station and at the receiving station.
 The buzzer is stopped by pressing the PB1 button at the receiving station.
 Restores First Stop signal to ‗ON‘: during reception of a train.
Note: - In Multiple aspect signalling territories occupation of the first vehicle track by the Train will
replace the Home signal to „ON. However, the Home signal control or Calling-on signal control shall
not be put back to normal, until the „LVT buzzer‟ sounds. Failure to adhere to this may result in block
failure and the „LVT buzzer‟ will not sound.

(ii) Last vehicle track circuit:- (LVT)

This is placed in advance of the Home signal and between Outermost Facing Points and LSS. When
the last vehicle of a train passes over it, the ‗LVT buzzer‘ will sound continuously indicating the arrival of
the train. This can be stopped by putting back the Home signal control or Calling-on signal control to
normal. However, this does not indicate the complete arrival of the train.

4.18 Testing before taking over charge:-

(i) The Station Master shall, when taking over charge of the Block Instrument, test the
instruments by attempting to take ‗OFF‘ the Last Stop signal /IBS signal, without the
instrument in the ―Line clear: condition. If the signal cannot be taken ‗OFF‘, the Block
Instrument shall be considered to be in order. A record of this test shall be made in the
Train Signal Register.

(ii) If the signal can be taken ‗OFF‘, Block Instrument working shall be suspended immediately
and all concerned advised.

4.19 Precautions to be taken before giving „Is Line Clear‟ signal:-

(i) The reception /despatch signals and their control in normal position. SNR Indication
is available as visual aid.
(ii) The operating handle shall be in the ‗Line Closed‘ position.

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 (iii) The Shunt key shall be in the Block Instrument.
(iv) Cancellation switch S1 and S2 shall be in their normal position.
(v) The ‗Train out of block section‘ or ‗obstruction removed‘ signal should have been
received and entered in the Train signal Register for the previous train, the block section
should also be clear and free from obstruction and ‗Line Clear‘ has not be given or
obtained by any other means.
(vi) A Private Number should have been obtained.

4.20 Precautions to be taken before giving „Line is Clear‟ signal:-

(i) The reception/Despatch signals and their control in normal position. SNR Indication is
available as visual aid.
(ii) The operating handle shall be in the ‗Line Closed‘ position.
(iii) The Shunt key shall be in the Block Instrument.
(iv) Cancellation switch S1 and S2 shall be in their normal position.
(v) The ‗Train out of block section‘ or ‗Obstruction removed‘ signal should have been
received and entered in the Train signal Register for the previous train, the block section
should also be clear and free from obstruction and ‗Line Clear‘ should have not been
given or obtained by any other means.
(vi) A Private Number should have been given.

4.21 Precautions to be taken before closing the Block section.

(i) The train should have arrived complete.
(ii) Reception signals should have been put back to ‗ON‘ and signal levers/knobs/
slides/controls restored to normal position. SNR Indication is available as visual aid.

4.22 Signalling a train from one block station to another block station.

Station „X‟ Station „Y‟

(i) Insert Station Master‘s key and turn. Give
Attention signal ●.
(ii) Insert Station Master‘s key and turn.
Acknowledge Attention signal ●. Attend telephone
and give out station name
(iii) On receipt of acknowledgement, attend
telephone. Ensure correct station has
responded. Give out station name.
(iv) Give number and description of the train
and ask ‗Is Line Clear‘.
(v) Ensure correctness of the Station. Repeat
number and description of the train. If Line is Clear,
say Line is Clear and give a Private Number for the
train.
(vi) Repeat the Private Number received. Give
Is line clear signal ●● by pressing PB1 and
keep the PB1 and PB2 pressed on the last
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 (vii) Turn the operating handle to ‗Train Coming
From‘ position and then give ●● beats by pressing
PB1and keep the PB1 and PB2 pressed on the last
beat. During the turning of Block handle,CR1
indication lit as an aid, and on completion of TCF
operation CR2 indication ceases
(viii) (a) Turn the operating handle to ‗Train
Going To‘ position. During the turning of Block
handle,CR2 Indication lit as an aid, and On
completion of TGT operation, CR2 indication
ceases.
(b) Take ‗OFF‘ the LSS.
(c) On train entering the block section, the Last
Stop signal goes back to ‗ON‘.
(d) Train on Line indication appears and the
buzzer starts sounding continuously.
(e) Put back the Last Stop signal control to
normal.
(f) Give ‗Attention‘ signal by pressing PB1
button. ●

(ix) CR2 Indication lit, ‗Train On Line‘ indication

appears and buzzer starts sounding continuously.
Acknowledge ‗call Attention‘ signal and keep the
PB1 button pressed sufficiently long to stop the
incoming buzzer. Thereafter CR2 indication
ceases.
(x) Buzzer stops.
(xi) Buzzer stops.
(xii) Give ‗train entering block section‘ ●●●
beats signal by pressing PB1button.

(xiii) (a) Acknowledge, ‗train entering block section‘

●●● by pressing PB1button. Take ‗OFF‘ reception
signals.
(b) Train passes over first vehicle track circuit and
the First Stop signal goes back to ‗ON‘.
(c) As the last vehicle passes Last Vehicle Track
circuit, ‗LVT buzzer‘ sounds continuously.
(d) Put back Station Master‘s slide for Home Signal
or Home Signal lever/knob/slide or Calling-on
signal lever/knob to normal.
(e) Audible warning stops.
Note: (1) In Multiple Aspect Signalling area though
the Home signal may go back to „ON‟
automatically by the passage of the train, the
Home signal control or Calling-on signal control
shall not be put back to normal, until the „LVT
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 in block failure and the‟ LVT buzzer‟ will not sound.
(2) In case of failure of Home signal, train shall be
received as per GR/SR3.68 & 3.69. However, the
control of the defective Home signal should be
kept in the pulled over position/reverse position so
that the „LVT buzzer‟ may sound and the block
section can be closed as otherwise this will lead to
block instrument failure.
(3) Do not reverse the Home signal control during
partial failure of points (N or R), even if leads to
Block failure if the signal is likely to assume „OFF‟
aspect. Immediately advise S&T staff concerned
for rectification of Block failure. .
(xiv) After ensuring that the train has arrived
complete, give Call Attention signal ●.
(xv) Acknowledge call Attention signal ●.
(xvi) Give ‗Train out of block section signal‘ beats
●●●● by pressing PB1 and keep the PB1and PB2
buttons pressed on the last beat
(xvii) Turn the operating handle to ‗Line Closed‘
position. During the turning of Block
handle,CR1 indication lit as an aid, and on
completion of ‗Line Closed‘ position CR1
indication ceases Then give ‗train out of block
section signal‘ beats, ●●●● by pressing PB1 and
keep the PB1 and PB2 buttons pressed on the
last beat.
(xviii) Turn the operating handle to Line closed
position. During the turning of Block Handle, CR1
indication lit as an aid, and on completion of ‗Line
Closed‘ position CR1 indication ceases. Lock the
Block Instrument.
(xix) Lock the Block Instrument.

4.23 To cancel „Line Clear‟ before a train enters the block section
Station „X‟ Station „Y‟
Operating handle is in ‗Train Going To‘ position Operating handle is in ‗Train Coming From‘
and all the concerned signals and signals position and all the concerned signals and signals
controls are normal. SNR Indication lit as controls are normal. SNR Indication lit as visual
visual aid. aid.
(i) Turn ‗cancellation switch‘ S1 to reverse
position for cancellation Give ‗Attention‘ signal
●.
(ii) Acknowledge ‗Attention‘ signal ●.
(iii). Advise on telephone intention to cancel
‗Line Clear‘.
(iv) Acknowledge the same.
(v) ‗Time release indication‘ operates and the
indication changes to ‗Free‘ about 120 seconds

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 after the S1 switch is operated. Restore S1
switch to normal.
Ensure that S1 counter registers next
higher number and record the same in the S1
counter cancellation register. Give ‗Attention‘
signal ●.
(vi) Acknowledge ‗Attention‘ ●.
(vii) Send Cancellation signal ●●●●● Beats by
pressing PB1 and keep the PB1 and PB2
pressed on the last beat.
(viii) Turn the operating handle to ‗Line Closed‘
position.. During the turning of Block handle, CR1
indication lit as an aid, and on completion of Line
Closed operation, CR1 indication ceases. Give
Cancellation signal beats ●●●●● by pressing PB1
and keep the PB1 and PB2 buttons pressed on the
last beat.
(ix) Turn the operating handle to ‗Line Closed‘ .
position. During the turning of Block handle,
CR1 indication lit as an aid and on completion
of Line Closed operation, CR1 indication
ceases. Lock the Block Instrument.
(xii)Lock the Block Instrument

Note: - Whenever „Line Clear‟ has been cancelled, an entry regarding the same with time and reasons
shall be entered in red ink in the Train Signal Register.

4.24 To cancel „Line Clear‟, when a train returns to the starting station.

Station „X‟ Station „Y‟

Operating handle is in ‗Train Going To‘ with Operating handle is in ‗Train Coming From‘ with
‗Train On Line‘ position. ‗Train On Line‘ position.
(i) Give ‗Attention‘ signal ●.
(ii) Acknowledge ‗Attention‘ signal ● and attend
telephone.
(iii) Attend telephone and advise that the train
is returning to the starting station and his
intention to cancel ‗Line Clear‘.
(iv) Acknowledge the same and replace reception
signal levers/ knobs/slides and Station Master‘s
slide to normal, if the signals had been taken ‗off‘.
(v) Turn Cancellation switch S2 to reverse
position. Take ‗OFF‘ reception signals.
(vi) Train passes over the first vehicle track
circuit and the first Stop signal goes back to
‗ON‘. After the last vehicle passes over Last
Vehicle track circuit ‗LVT buzzer‘ starts
sounding.

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 (vii) Put back the Home Signal control to (viii) Acknowledge Attention Signal ●.
normal. ‗LVT buzzer‘ stops. Restore the
cancellation switch S2 to normal. Cancellation
counter registers next higher number. Give
Attention signal ●.
(ix) Send cancellation signal ●●●●● beats by
pressing PB1 and keep the PB1 and PB2
pressed on the last beat.
(x) Turn the operating handle to ‗Line Closed‘
position. During the turning of Block handle, CR1
indication lit as an aid, and on completion of Line
Closed operation, CR1 indication ceases . Send
cancellation signal ●●●●● beats by pressing PB1 and
keep PB 1 and PB2 pressed on the last beat.
(xi) Turn the operating handle to ‗Line Closed‘ (xi) Lock the Block Instrument.
position . During the turning of Block handle,
CR1 indication lit as an aid, and on completion
of Line Closed operation, CR1 indication
ceases and lock the Block Instrument.

Note:- Whenever „Line Clear‟ has been cancelled, an entry regarding the same with time and reasons
shall be entered in red ink in the Train Signal Register.
4.25 Procedure for testing the Block Instrument by the Authorised Signal and
Telecommunication Department official: -

Authorized Signal and Station Master at „Y‟.

Telecommunication Department official
at „X‟,
(i) Insert Station Master‘s key and turn.
Give Attention signal ●.
(ii) Insert Station Master‘s key and acknowledge
Attention signal ●.
(iii) On receipt of acknowledgement attend
telephone. Inform intention for testing the
Block Instrument.
(iv) Give consent.
(v) Give (16) ●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●
beats by pressing PB1.
(vi) Acknowledge (16) ●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●● beats bypressing PB1
(vii) Give ●● beats by pressing PB1 and
keep the PB1 and PB2 pressed on the last
beat.
(viii) Turn the operating handle to ‗Train Coming From‘
position. During the turning of Block handle, CR1
indication lit as an aid, and on completion of TCF
operation, CR1 indication ceases . Give ●● beats by
pressing PB1, and keep PB1 and PB2 pressed on the
last beat.

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(ix)(a) Turn the operating handle to ‗Train
Going To‘ position. During the turning of
Block handle, CR2 indication lit as an aid,
and on completion of TGT operation, CR2
indication ceases.
(b) Take ‗OFF‘ the Last Stop signal.
(c) Put back the Last Stop signal control to
normal.
(x)(a)Turn ‗Cancellation switch S1 to
reverse. Wait for 120 seconds until ‗Time
release indicator‘ operates and ‗Free‘
indication appears.
(b) Restore S1 switch to normal. Counter
number registers next higher number.
(c) Give ‗Attention‘ signal●
(xi) Acknowledge ‗Attention‘ signal ●.
(xii) Give ●●●●● beats by pressing PB1
button, and keep PB1 and PB2 button
pressed on the last beat.

(xiv) Turn the operating handle to ‗Line Closed‘ position.

During the turning of Block handle, CR2 indication lit as
an aid, and on completion of TGT operation, CR2
indication ceases. Give ●●●●● beats by pressing PB1
button, and keep PB1and PB2 pressed on the last beat
(xv) Turn the operating handle to ‗Line
Closed‘ position. During the turning of
Block handle,CR1 indication lit as an aid,
and on completion of Line Closed
operation, CR1 indication ceases.

Note: 1.This operation shall be repeated by the Station Master at „Y‟ in the same order as done by the
Signal and Telecommunications official at „X‟ commencing with the testing signal. The Block
Instruments at both ends shall be locked after the testing signal is completed.

2.Following entries shall be made in red ink in the Train Signal Register by the Signal and
Telecommunication department official at „X‟ and the Station Master at „Y.

Time Hours Minutes Date

Exchanged ‗Testing Signals‘ with the Station Master station/ authorized Signal and
telecommunication official at station. Taken ‗OFF‘ Last Stop Signal and restored it to
normal. Number registered on the associated counter of cancellation switch S1 is .

Signature of the S & T official / Station Master

Note:- SSE/JE/Signal & Signal Technician are the official authorized for the purpose of these rules.
The time to be recorded shall be the time when the testing was completed.

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4.26 Failure of the Instrument:

(i) When the Block Instrument or battery /equipment is found unlocked.

(ii) When there is a reason to believe that there is contact between block wire and any other
circuit.

(ii) Bell signals are received indistinctly or fail altogether.

(iv) When the glass front of the galvanometer is broken.

(v) Galvanometer fails to respond to bell signals.

(vi) The operating handle cannot be turned even after correct sequence of operation.

(vii) The operating handle can be turned without prolonged beat from the other end.

(viii) When the operating handle could be turned to ‗Line Closed‘ position before the arrival of
the train.

(ix) ‗Line Clear‘ cannot be cancelled even after correct sequence of operations.

(x) When the ‗Train On Line‘ indication disappears prematurely or fails to appear at one or
both the instruments.

(xi) When the ‗Train On Line‘ buzzer fails to sound at one or both the stations.

(xii) When the ‗LVT buzzer‘ does not sound after the complete arrival of the train.

(xiii) Attention cannot be obtained on the Block Instrument, including the failure of the Block
Telephone.

(xiv) When the Last Stop signal fails to return to ‗ON‘ position automatically as a train passes
over the first vehicle track circuit

(xv) The ‗Last Stop signal‘ can be taken ‗OFF‘ when the operating handle is not in the ‗Train
Going To‘ condition.
Note: - However, Block Instrument working need not be suspended, if the Last stop signal
could not be taken „OFF‟, even after setting the Block Instrument to „Train Going To‟
position.
(a) The Station Master shall issue Form T/ 369(3b) duly making an endorsement with a
private number, obtained from the block station in advance as an authority to pass the
Last stop signal at „ON‟ position.
(b) In cases where trains are to be started from Non-signalled road, during such failures, T
/ 511 shall be issued with an endorsement.

(xvi) If the Last Stop signal goes back to ‗ON‘ or ‗Train On Line‘ indication appears prematurely
i.e. before the train actuates the first vehicle track circuit.

(xvii) When the Motor trolley, ladder trolley, or lorry is required to enter the block section and
when a trolley is required to enter the block section on ‗Line Clear.‘

(xviii) A train arrives without proper Line Clear.

(xix) When a material trains, trolley, lorry, motor trolley and track maintenance machines are to
enter the block section during Line Block.

(xx) When a relief train/engine is required to enter a block section obstructed due to an
accident or any other reasons.
When an ‗Accident relief train‘ is required to enter the block section, already occupied by
(xxi)
Trolley on form T/ 1518 with ‗Line Clear Refused‘ endorsement
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(xxii) Private Number books are lost or mislaid at the time of granting ‗Line Clear‘.

(xxiii) When a train is required to enter the block section, which is already occupied by a trolley
on Form T/ 1518 with Caution Order protection and removal report is not received even
after sunset.

(xxiv) If the Station Master‘s key is lost or becomes defective.

(xxv) If the shunt key is lost or becomes defective.

(xxvi) When BPAC becomes failed.

Note:-i) During BPAC failure, after preparatory reset, if the next train to be dealt on the
opposite direction with respect to the previous for which failure occurred ,then block
instrument can be normalized with push back operation.
ii) Block working need not be suspended where dual detection is provided and if one
of the detections is in working condition.
(xxvii) When the Loco pilot passed the Advanced Starter at ‗On‘ and enter the block section
without the authority to proceed
If the Block Instrument is known to be defective in any manner other than those described
(xxvii)
above.

4.27 Occasions when the Station Master themselves may resume Block Instrument working
without being certified by the Signal and Telecommunication department official.
(a) When Motor trolley, trolley or lorry or Ladder Trolley has cleared the block section.
(b) When a traffic train is ready to enter the block section after the removal of ‗Line Block‘ or
expiry of ‗Line Block‘ period and when the block section is clear of material train, motor
trolley, lorry and track maintenance machine.
(c) When the Block section, which was obstructed due to an accident is clear of the
obstruction.
(d) When Private Number books are lost or mislaid at the time of granting line clear for a train
and later on if a book is available or when a train is ready to start from his end.
(e) When an accident relief train clears a block section already occupied by a trolley on form
number Form T/ 1518 with ‗Line Clear Refused‘ endorsement.
(f) When a train is required to enter the block section, which is already, occupied by a trolley
on Form T/ 1518 with Caution Order protection and removal report is received after
sunset.
(g) When the Station Master‘s key is lost but subsequently recovered in good condition.
(h) When the Shunt key is lost but subsequently recovered in good condition.
4.28 Occasions when block working is to be resumed by DSTE / ESTE/SSTE /ADSTE/ASTE or
any other Signal and Telecommunication department official authorized by name after
rectification of defects:
(i) Last Stop signal can be taken off when the operating handle is not in ‗Train Going To‘
position.
(ii) Operating handle can be turned to ‗Line Closed‘ position before the complete arrival of the
train.
(iii) Operating handle can be turned to ‗Train Going To‘ or ‗Train Coming From‘ position or
‗Line Closed‘ position without the cooperation of the Station Master at the other end.
(iv) ‗Train On Line‘ indication disappears before arrival of the train.

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B. Rules applicable to both Push Button type tokenless Block Instrument and FM type
Tokenless Block Instrument.

4.29 Procedure for working of Motor trolley

(i) A motor trolley shall be worked under the rules for working trains. Motor trolleys are not
ordinarily heavy enough to actuate the track circuits used in connection with the Block
Instruments. Hence the Block Instrument shall be suspended and motor trolleys shall be
worked on ‗Line clear ticket‘. Motor trolley shall be worked between the stations under any
one of the following procedures.

 Working of single Motor trolley from one block station to another.

 Motor trolley/Motor trolleys following a train.
 Motor trolley/Motor trolleys following a Motor trolley.
 Placing a Motor trolley outside the station limits.
Note:- A Motor trolley shall not be pulled when it cannot be propelled by hand, use of sails, or any other
unauthorized aids for the propulsion is strictly prohibited.
(ii) Working of single Motor trolley from one block station to another:
(a) Motor Trolleys running from one station to another shall be worked as a train. The official -
in charge of the Motor trolley shall advise the Station Master about the block section in to
which the Motor trolley will enter and the time at which he shall clear the block section.
The Station Master shall advise the Section Controller and obtain his permission for
starting the Motor trolley. The Station Master shall then advise the Station Master at the
other end of the block section, suspend the Block Instrument working and exchange
messages as given under rules vide para 8.03 (a) or (b) Both end Station Masters shall
extract Shunt key and keep it in their safe custody The Station Master shall obtain line
clear, issue ‗Line Clear Ticket‘ to the official in charge of the Motor trolley. Starter may be
taken ‗off‘, where interlocking permits. Both the Station Masters shall enter in red ink in the
Train Signal Register the Motor trolley Number (in the Train number column) and other
particulars as for a train. Immediately after the Motor trolley had left the station, the Station
Masters at both ends shall place the Motor trolley Cap on the ‗Train Going To
button/operating handle‘. The official -in charge is entirely responsible for clearing the
block section by the specified time. At the receiving station, the Motor trolley shall be
received on signals. On arrival of the Motor trolley, the official -in charge shall handover
the ‗Line Clear Ticket‘ to the Station Master who shall cancel the same and return it to the
official -in charge. Both end Station Masters shall insert Shunt key in their respective
Block Instruments/‘EKT‘ apparatus, and resume normal working and exchange messages
vide para 8.03(c ).
(b) If the Motor trolley fails and cannot be propelled by hand, the official -in-charge shall
remove it from the line, prepare ‗Removal Advice‘ in duplicate and send it along with the
‗Line Clear Ticket‘ to the nearest Station Master through a messenger. On getting the
‗Removal Advice‘ along with ‗Line Clear Ticket‘, the Station Master shall advise the Station
Master at the other end, about the removal of the Motor trolley through a message. Both
end Station Masters shall insert ‗Shunt key‘ and resume Block Instrument working.
(iii) Motor trolley / Motor trolleys following a train:-
(a) One or more Motor trolleys may be allowed to follow a train on Single line Tokenless
territory in day clear weather provided the train, which is to be followed, is worked with
vacuum/air brake throughout in good working order.
(b) The official -in charge shall advise the Station Master about the block section in to which
the Motor trolley(s) shall follow the train and the time at which he shall clear the block

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 section. The Station Master shall obtain ‗Line Clear‘ for the train and advise the Station
Master in advance, the particulars of the Motor trolley(s) following the train. The Station
Master in advance shall acknowledge the same, by confirming with individual Private
Number for each Motor trolley following the train.
(c) The train shall be started after setting the instrument to ‗Train Going To‘ position. After
getting ‗Train On Line‘ indication, the Station Master shall extract ‗Shunt key‘ and keep it
in his safe custody. The Station Master shall prepare Motor trolley permit in Form T/
1525 in duplicate mentioning the Private Number obtained from the station in advance
for the Motor trolley. The Station Master shall then issue the original copy of Form T/
1525 to the official -in charge duly obtaining his signature in the duplicate copy. The
entries for the Motor trolleys following the train shall be made in the Train Signal
Register below the train entry in red ink.
Block section occupied by T.No. , followed by
(i) Motor trolley No PN
(ii) Motor trolley No PN
(iii) …………
Immediately after the Motor trolley(s) following the train have left the station, both end Station
Mastersshall place the Motor trolley Cap on the operating handle/Train Going To button.
(d) The official in charge of the each of the following Motor Trolleys shall ensure that their Motor
trolleys are kept at a safe distance from the preceding train or Motor Trolley.
(e) Except in an emergency the signals taken off for the despatch/reception of a train shall not be
put back to ‗ON‘ until all the following Motor trolleys have passed them. At Stations where the
despatch/reception signals are automatically put back to ‗ON‘ by the train, the route set for the
train shall not be altered until all the following Motor trolleys have passed them. However the
official in charge of the Motor Trolleys following the Train may pass the despatch/reception
signals at ‗ON‘. They shall be responsible to verify the correct setting of points during
despatch/reception. The official -in charge shall on arrival at the station in advance, handover
the original copy of Form T/1525 to the Station Master who shall cancel the same and return it
to the official -in charge. The Station Master at the receiving end shall ensure that the following
Motor trolleys have arrived or the removal advice along with the original of Form T/1525 is
received before he clears the block section.
(f) On arrival of Motor trolley(s), the Station Master concerned shall advise the Station Master at
the other end by giving a message quoting the Private Number given for Motor trolleys and
enter the same in red ink in the Train Signal Register. The Station Master at the other end shall
acknowledge the same.
From To
Station Master Station Master
No
1. Motor trolley No started under Private Number arrived here at hours /*Removal
advice received at hours.
2…………………………..
*Strike out whichever is not applicable

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 From To
Station Master Station Master
No
1. Understand that Motor trolley No started under Private Number arrived at yours at
hours. */Removal advice received at hours.
2……………………

*Strikeout whichever is not applicable.

(g) The station Master at the sending station shall then insert the ‗Shunt key‘. The Block Instrument
shall then be brought to the ‗line closed‘ condition.
(h) During failure/suspension of Block Instrument, when Motor trolley/Motor trolleys following a train,
‗Line Clear Ticket‘ shall be issued for the train and Form T/ 1525 for the following Motor trolleys,
duly following the above said procedures.
(i) Break down of Motor trolleys when following a train :----
(1) If the following Motor trolley other than the last one breaks down and cannot be propelled by
hand, the official in charge shall promptly remove it from the line and send a removal advice
along with the original of Form T/1525 to the block station in advance through the official in
charge of the Motor trolley immediately following it. If the last Motor trolley breaks down the
official in charge shall promptly remove it from the line and send the removal advice, with the
original Form T/1525 to the nearest block station.
The removal advice shall be in following format,

To
The Station Master,
Removed my Motor trolley No from the line owing to (give reasons). I
will not place the Motor trolley again on the line, until permitted to do so.

Date
Designation of
Signature and
the official-in charge

(iv) Motor trolley/ Motor trolleys following a Motor trolley.

(a) One or more Motor trolleys may be allowed to follow a Motor trolley on Single Line Tokenless
territory in day and night clear weather.

(b) The Station Master shall suspend the Block Instrument working and exchange a message as
given vide para 8.03 (a) or (b). Both ends Station Master shall extract Shunt key and keep it in their
safe custody. The Station Master shall obtain ‗Line Clear‘ for the first Motor trolley and also advise the
Station Master in advance, the particulars of the Motor trolley/ Motor trolleys following the Motor trolley.
He shall issue ‗Line Clear Ticket for the first Motor trolley. Starter may be taken ‗off‘, if interlocking
permits. The Station Master in advance shall acknowledge the same, by confirming with individual
Private Number for each Motor trolley(s) following the Motor trolley.

(c) The Station Master shall prepare Motor trolley permit in Form T/ 1525 in duplicate mentioning
the Private Number obtained from the station in advance for the Motor trolley. The Station Master shall

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then issue the original copy Form T/1525 to the official -in charge duly obtaining his signature in the
duplicate copy. Both ends Station Master shall make red ink entries in the Train Signal Register for all
the Motor trolleys.

Block section occupied by Motor trolley No. , followed by

(i)Motor trolley No PN

(ii)Motor trolley No PN

Immediately after the Motor trolley(s) following the Motor trolley has left the station, both ends Station
Master shall place the Motor trolley Cap on the ‗Train Going To button/operating handle‘.

(d) The official in charge of each of the following Motor Trolleys shall ensure that their Motor
Trolleys are kept at a safe distance from the preceding Motor Trolley.

(e) Except in an emergency the signals taken off for the despatch/reception of a first Motor trolley
shall not be put back to ‗on‘ until all the following Motor Trolleys have passed them. At Stations where
the despatch/reception signals are automatically put back to ‗ON‘ by the first Motor trolley, the route set
for first Motor trolley shall not be altered until all the following Motor Trolleys have passed them.
However the official in charge of the Motor Trolleys following the Motor trolley may pass the
despatch/reception signals at ‗ON‘. They shall be responsible to verify the correct setting of points
during despatch/reception. On arrival of the first Motor trolley at the station in advance, the official -in
charge shall handover the ‗Line clear ticket‘ to the Station Master who shall cancel the same and return
it to the official -in charge. The official -in charge of the following Motor trolleys on arrival at the station
in advance, shall handover the original of T/1525 to the Station Master who shall cancel the same and
return it to the official -in charge. The Station Master at the receiving end shall ensure that all the
following Motor Trolleys have arrived or the removal advice along with the original of Form T/1525 is
received before he clears the block section. On arrival of the Motor trolleys, the Station Master
concerned shall advise the Station Master by giving a message quoting the Private Number given for
the Motor Trolleys and enter the same in red ink in the Train Signal Register. The Station Master at the
other end shall acknowledge the same.

From To
Station Master Station Master
No
1. Motor trolley No started under Private Number arrived here at hours
/*Removal advice received at hours.
2……………..
* Strike out whichever is not applicable

From To
Station Master Station Master
No
1. Understand that Motor trolley No started under Private Number arrived at yours at
hours. /Removal advice* received at hours.
2……………………

*Strike out whichever is not applicable

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(f) After exchanging messages, both end Station Masters shall insert the Shunt key, and exchange
messages vide para 8.03 (c) and resume Block Instrument working.
(g) During failure/suspension of Block Instrument, when Motor trolley(s) following the Motor trolley,
Line Clear Ticket shall be issued for the first Motor trolley and Form T/ 1525 for the following
Motor trolleys, duly following the above said procedures.
(h) Break down of Motor Trolleys when following a Motor trolley.
If the first Motor trolley breaks down and cannot be propelled by hand, the official -in charge shall
promptly remove it and send the removal advice along with ‗Line clear ticket‘ to the Station Master
in advance through the official -in charge of the Motor trolley immediately following.
The removal advice shall be in following format,

To
The Station Master,

Removed my Motor trolley No from the line owing to (give reasons). I

will not place the Motor trolley again on the line, until permitted to do so.

Date Signature and Designation of the

official-in charge.

If the following Motor trolley other than the last one breaks down, the official in charge shall promptly
remove it from the line and send a removal advice along with the original of Form T/1525 to the block
station in advance through the official in charge of the Motor trolley immediately following it. If the last
Motor trolley breaks down the official in charge shall promptly remove it from the line and send the
removal advice, with the original Form T/1525 to the nearest block station. On receipt of the removal
advice along with original of Form T/ 1525 the Station Master in advance, shall clear the block section.

(v) Placing a Motor trolley on the line outside the station limits.
(a) The official in charge shall send a memo through a messenger, in duplicate, for ‗Line Clear‘
to the Station Master of the nearest block station indicating there in the time required for
clearing the block section and the station at which the Motor trolley shall clear the block
section. The Station Master shall suspend the Block Instrument working, extract Shunt key
and obtain ‗Line Clear‘ from the station Master at the other end of the block section. Before
granting Line clear for Motor trolley, the receiving end Station Master shall extract key from
his instrument. He shall hand over the ‗Line Clear ticket‘ along with the duplicate copy of the
memo to the messenger duly obtaining his signature/thumb impression in the Train Signal
Register. The official in charge shall place the Motor Trolley on the line only on receipt of
the ‗Line clear ticket‘ with the duplicate copy of the memo.

(b) On arrival at the station, the official -in charge shall handover the ‗Line Clear Ticket‘ to the
Station Master who shall cancel the same and return it to the official -in charge. Both end
Station Masters shall insert ‗Shunt key‘ and resume Block Instrument working.
(c) After placing the Motor trolley in the mid-section, if the official -in-charge, wants to remove
it, the official -in-charge, shall prepare the removal advice and send it to the nearest Block
station along with the ‗Line Clear Ticket‘.

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4.30 Shunting In Tokenless Territory:

(i) Shunting beyond Starter signal and up to the Advanced Starter/Shunting Limit Board
(within station section) under „Line Closed‟ condition
(a) The Station Master shall hand over Form T/806 along with shunt key to the Loco Pilot
authorizing him to shunt only up to Advanced Starter/Shunting Limit Board (within station
section)
(b) On completion of shunting, Loco Pilot shall handover Form T/806 with shunt key to the
Station Master who shall cancel it and return the same to the Loco Pilot.
(c) The Station Master shall then insert the ‗Shunt key‘.

Note: For performing shunting upto Advanced Starter / Shunting Limit Board, when shunt
signal is taken „off‟, T / 806 need not be given.

(ii) Shunting beyond Starter signal and up to the opposing First Stop Signal under „Line
Closed‟ condition;
(a) The Station Master shall prepare Form T/806 and hand it over to the Loco Pilot along with
‗Shunt key‘, authorizing him to shunt up to Opposing First Stop Signal.
(b) On completion of shunting, Loco Pilot shall handover T/806 along with ‗Shunt key‘ to the
Station Master.
(c) Station Master shall cancel Form T/806 and return the same to the Loco Pilot and insert the
‗Shunt key‘ in to the Block Instrument/EKT apparatus.

(iii) Shunting beyond opposing First Stop Signal (Block Back):

Station „X‟ Station „Y‟

(a) Insert Station Master‘s key and turn.
Give Call Attention signal. ●
(b)Insert Station Masters key and turn. Acknowledge Call
Attention signal. ●.
(c) On receipt of acknowledgement,
attend telephone and give out station
name. Inform intention to shunt beyond
opposing First Stop Signal.
(d) Acknowledge and give consent confirmed by a Private
Number.
(e) Prepare Form T/806 clearly
authorizing him to shunt beyond
opposing First stop signal. Mention the
Private Number obtained from the
Station in advance in the Form T/806
He shall issue the same along with
Shunt key. Shunt signal / Starter if any,
can be taken ‗off‘. If not, hand signal
shall be shown.

(f) For return movement, Shunt signal

can be taken ‗off‘. If not, hand signal
shall be shown. Home signal shall not

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 be taken ‗off‘. On completion of
shunting, Loco Pilot shall handover the
Form T/806 along with Shunt key to the
Station Master on duty.

(g) Insert the Shunt key in to the Block

Instrument/EKT apparatus and cancel
the Form T/806 and return the same to
the Loco Pilot.

(h) Give Call Attention and inform

completion of shunting. Lock the Block
Instrument.

(i) Acknowledge completion of shunting. Lock the Block

Instrument.

Note: (1) When Shunt key cannot be extracted at station „X‟, for any shunting upto *Advanced
Starter/Shunting Limit Board/*upto Opposing First Stop Signal/*beyond Opposing First Stop
Signal, the Station Master shall ensure that the Block Instrument for the direction of shunting
is in „Line Closed‟ condition. Station Masters at both ends of the block section shall
exchange a numbered message to this effect. The Station Master at „Y‟, shall take out the
„Shunt key‟, keep it in safe custody and give a categorical assurance supported by a Private
Number. Station Master at „X‟ shall make an endorsement in Form T/806 that „Shunt key
cannot be taken out‟ mentioning the Private Number obtained from station „Y‟, authorizing
the Loco Pilot to shunt up to the * Advanced Starter/Shunting Limit Board/ opposing First
Stop Signal/ Beyond opposing First Stop Signal*. After completion of shunting, the Loco
Pilot shall handover Form T/806 with the endorsement to the Station Master. The Station
Master shall cancel Form T/ 806 and return the same to the Loco Pilot. On completion of
shunting, the Station Master „X‟ shall inform the Station Master by a numbered message
with Private Number. The Station Master at „Y‟ shall acknowledge the same and insert the
„Shunt key‟. The entries shall be made in the TSR in red ink.

(2) When Block Instrument working is suspended and shunting has to be performed, the
Station Masters at both ends shall extract „Shunt key‟, wherever possible, and keep it in safe
custody. Thereafter the above procedure shall be followed .An endorsement that „Block
Instrument has failed‟ in Form T/806 shall be duly mentioning the Private Number obtained
from the other end‟.

(3) Shunting up to opposing First Stop Signal and beyond is prohibited at stations provided with
„catch siding‟.

*Strike out whichever is not applicable

(iv) At stations where shunting in the face of an approaching train is permitted:-

For shunting up to Advanced Starter/ Shunting Limit Board:-

(The Block Instrument being in ‗Line Closed‘, ‗Train Coming From‘ or ‗Train going to-with Train
on line‘ condition).
(a) Station Master shall prepare Form T/ 806 and hand over the same to the Loco Pilot
along with ‗Home Signal key‘, authorizing him to shunt only up to Advanced Starter /
Shunting Limit Board.
(b) On completion of shunting, Loco Pilot shall handover the Form T/ 806 along with ‗Home
signal key‘ to the Station Master, who shall cancel Form T/806 and return the same to
the Loco Pilot retaining the Home Signal key.

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 Note: If „Home Signal key‟ could not be extracted for any reasons, both end Station Masters
shall exchange numbered messages with Private Number. The Station Master at „X‟,
shall make an endorsement in Form T/806 that Home signal key could not be extracted.
The entries shall be made in the TSR in red ink.

(iv) Shunting beyond Starter signal/Advanced Starter and opposing First Stop signal behind
a departing train with the Block Instrument in „Train Going To‟ with „Train On Line‟
condition: -

Station „X‟. Station „Y‟

Block Instrument in ‗Train Going To‘ with Block Instrument is in ‗Train coming from with ‗Train
‗Train On Line‘ condition On Line‘ condition.

(a) Give call Attention.

(b) Acknowledge call Attention and attend telephone.

(c) Attend telephone and inform intention

to shunt behind a departing train up to
opposing First Stop signal.

(d) Give consent for the same.

(e) Prepare Form T/806 and hand it over

to the Loco Pilot along with ‗Shunt key‘,
authorizing him to shunt up to Opposing
First Stop Signal.

(f) On completion of shunting, Loco Pilot

shall handover Form T/806 along with
‗Shunt key‘ to the Station Master.

(g) Cancel Form T/806 and return the

same to the Loco Pilot and insert the
‗Shunt key‘ in to the Block Instrument/EKT
apparatus.

(h) Give call Attention.

(i) Acknowledge the call Attention and attend

telephone.

(j) Inform completion of shunting and

insertion of ‗Shunt Key‘.

(k) Acknowledge the same. Only after getting this

information from station ‗X‘, the block section shall be
cleared, if the train has already arrived.
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4.31 Shunting at stations provided with Slip sidings:
(a) Shunting in the direction where slip sidings are provided shall be resorted to in
emergencies only when the Block section is free of trains/obstruction.
(b) For performing shunting operations towards the direction where slip siding point is
provided, the slip siding point shall be set for the running line by operating the
emergency push button/switch provided at the Station.
(c) The relevant slip siding point knob shall be kept in the reverse position and the
emergency push button/switch shall be pressed to set the slip siding point to reverse
position.
(d) A numerical counter is provided for the slip siding points which registers the next higher
number when the emergency push button/switch is operated, particulars of using the
emergency push switch/button shall be promptly recorded in the special register
maintained for this purpose.
(e) Once emergency push button/switch are made use of, the Station Master on duty shall
be responsible for ensuring that the slip siding points are locked in Normal position
after the shunt movement is completed.
(i) Shunting beyond Starter signal and up to the Advanced Starter/Shunting
Limit Board (within station section) under „Line Closed‟ condition at station
provided with slip siding
(a) The Station Master shall keep the slip siding point knob in reverse position and press
the emergency push button/switch and ensure the slip siding point is set and locked
to reverse position.
(b) The Station Master shall hand over Form T/806 along with shunt key to the Loco
Pilot authorizing him to shunt only up to Advanced Starter/Shunting Limit Board
(within station section).
(c) The return movement may be given by taking ‗off‘ shunt signal if any or by giving
Hand signals.
(d) On completion of shunting, t h e Loco Pilot shall handover Form T/806 with
shunt key to the Station Master who cancel it and return the same to the Loco
Pilot.
(e) The Station Master shall ensure the slip siding points are set and locked for normal
position.
(f) The Station Master shall then insert the ‗Shunt key‘.
Note: For performing shunting upto Advanced Starter / Shunting Limit Board, when
shunt signal is taken „off‟, T / 806 need not be given.
(ii) Shunting beyond Starter signal and up to the opposing First Stop Signal
under „Line Closed‟ condition:
(a) The Station Master shall keep the slip siding point knob in reverse position and press the
emergency push button and ensure the slip siding point is set and locked to reverse
position.
(b) The Station Master shall prepare Form T/806 and hand it over to the Loco Pilot along
with ‗Shunt key‘, authorizing him to shunt up to Opposing First Stop Signal.
(c) The return movement may be given by taking ‗off‘ shunt signal if any or by giving Hand
signals.
(d) On completion of shunting, Loco Pilot shall handover T/806 along with ‗Shunt key‘ to the
Station Master.
(e) The Station Master shall ensure the slip siding points are set and locked for normal
position.
(f) Station Master shall cancel Form T/806 and return the same to the Loco Pilot and
insert the ‗Shunt key‘ in to the Block Instrument/EKT apparatus.

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 (iii) Shunting beyond opposing First Stop Signal (Block Back):

Station „X‟ Station „Y‟

(a) Insert Station Master‘s key and turn. Give
Call Attention signal. ●
(b) Insert Station Master‘s key and turn.
Acknowledge Call Attention signal and attend
telephone.
(c) On receipt of acknowledgement, attend
telephone and give out station name. Inform
intention to shunt beyond opposing First
Stop Signal.
(d) Acknowledge and give consent confirmed
by a Private Number.
(e) The Station Master shall keep the slip siding
point knob in reverse position and press the
emergency push button and ensure that the slip
siding point is set and locked to reverse position.
(f) Prepare Form T/806 clearly authorizing him
to shunt beyond opposing First stop signal.
Mention the Private Number obtained from the
Station in advance in the Form T/806 He
shall issue the same along with Shunt key.
Shunt signal / Starter if any, can be taken
‗ off‘. If not, hand signal shall be shown.
(g) For return movement, Shunt signal can be
taken ‗off‘. If not, hand signal shall be shown.
On completion of shunting, Loco Pilot
shall handover the Form T/806 along with
Shunt key to the Station Master
h)The Station Master shall ensure the slip siding
points are set and locked for normal position.
(i) Insert the Shunt key in to the Block
Instrument/EKT apparatus and cancel the
Form T/806 and return the same to the Loco
Pilot.
(j) Give Call Attention and inform completion of
shunting. Lock the Block Instrument.
(k) Acknowledge completion of shunting. Lock the
block Instrument.

Note: (1) When Shunt key cannot be extracted at station „X‟, for any shunting upto *Advanced
Starter/Shunting Limit Board/*upto Opposing First Stop Signal/*beyond Opposing First
Stop Signal, the Station Master shall ensure that the Block Instrument for the direction
of shunting is in „Line Closed‟ condition. Station Masters at both ends of the block
section shall exchange a numbered message to this effect. The Station Master at
„Y‟, shall take out the „Shunt key‟, keep it in safe custody and give a categorical
assurance supported by a Private Number. Station Master at „X‟ shall make an
endorsement in Form T/806 that „Shunt key cannot be taken out‟ mentioning the
Private Number obtained from station „Y‟, authorizing the Loco Pilot to shunt up to
the * Advanced Starter/Shunting Limit Board/ opposing First Stop Signal/ Beyond
opposing First Stop Signal*. After completion of shunting, the Loco Pilot shall
handover Form T/806 with the endorsement to the Station Master. The Station Master

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 shall cancel Form T/ 806 and return the same to the Loco Pilot. On completion of
shunting, the Station Master „X‟ shall inform the Station Master by a numbered
message with Private Number. The Station Master at „Y‟ shall acknowledge the same
and insert the „Shunt key‟. The entries shall be made in the TSR in red ink.

ii) When Block Instrument working is suspended and shunting has to be

performed, the Station Masters at both ends shall extract „Shunt key‟, wherever
possible, and keep it in safe custody and exchange Private Number after ensuring
that the Block Section is clear. Thereafter the above procedure shall be followed
.An endorsement that „Block Instrument has failed‟ in Form T/806 shall be duly
mentioning the Private Number obtained from the other end‟ for Block Back.

4.32 SHUNTING AT STATIONS PROVIDED WITH CATCH SIDING

a) Shunting in the direction where the catch siding is provided shall be resorted to in emergencies
only, when Block section is free and clear of trains/ obstruction.
b) For performing shunting towards the direction where catch siding is provided, the catch siding
point shall be set for running line by operating the Emergency push button/ switch provided at
the station.
c) The relevant catch siding point shall be kept in the reverse position and the emergency push
button/ switch shall be pressed to set the catch siding point to reverse position.
d) A numerical counter is provided for the Emergency push button/ switch operation and the
particulars of usage shall be promptly recorded in the register maintained for this purpose
e) Whenever the emergency push button/ switch is made use of, the Station Master on duty shall
be responsible for ensuring the catch siding points are locked in Normal Position after the shunt
movement is completed.

SHUNTING TOWARDS THE DIRECTION WHERE CATCH SIDING PROVIDED.

a) Shunting beyond Starter upto Advanced starter: Procedure given under (c) below.
b) Shunting beyond Starter upto Opposing Home signal: Procedure given under (c) below.
c) All Shunting operations towards the catch siding shall be done as a Block back movement only
as per the procedure given below:-

Shunting beyond opposing First Stop Signal (Block Back)

STATION X STATION Y
a) Insert Station Master‘s key and turn. Give
Call Attention signal. ●
(b)Insert Station Masters key and turn.
Acknowledge Call Attention signal. ●.
(c) On receipt of acknowledgement, attend
telephone and give out station name. Inform
intention to shunt beyond opposing First Stop
Signal
(d) Acknowledge and give consent confirmed
by a Private Number
(e) Operate the Emergency Push
Button/Switch and reverse the catch siding
point. After ensuring Catch siding Point set
for reverse position, prepare Form T/806
clearly authorizing him to shunt beyond
opposing First stop signal. Mention the
Private Number obtained from the Station in
advance in the Form T/806. He shall issue

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 the same along with Shunt key. Shunt signal
/ Starter if any, can be taken ‗off‘. If not, hand
signal shall be shown.
(f) For return movement, Shunt signal can be
taken ‗off‘. If not, hand signal shall be shown.
On completion of shunting, Loco Pilot shall
handover the Form T/806 along with Shunt
key to the Station Master on duty.
(g) The Station Master shall ensure catch
siding point set and locked for normal
position. Then Insert the Shunt key in to the
Block Instrument/EKT apparatus and cancel
the Form T/806 and return the same to the
Loco Pilot.
h) Give Call Attention and inform completion of
shunting. Lock the Block Instrument
(i) Acknowledge completion of shunting. Lock
the Block Instrument

Note: (1) When Shunt key cannot be extracted at station X at the time of Block Back movement, the
Station Master shall ensure that the Block Instrument for the direction of shunting is in Line Closed
condition. Station Masters at both ends of the Block Section shall exchange a numbered message to
this effect. The Station Master at Y shall extract the shunt key, keep it in safe custody and give a
categorical assurance supported by a Private Number. Station Master at X shall make an endorsement
in Form T/806 that Shunt key could not be extracted mentioning the Private Number obtained from
Station Y authorizing the loco pilot to shunt beyond the opposing First Stop Signal. After completion of
shunting, the loco pilot shall hand over the T/806 to the Station Master. The Station Master shall cancel
Form T/806 and return the same to the loco pilot.

On completion of shunting, Station Master X shall inform the Station Master Y by a numbered message
with Private Number. The Station Master Y acknowledge the same and insert the shunt key. The
entries in TSR shall be made in red ink.

(2) When Block Instrument working is failed and shunting has to be performed, the Station Masters at
both ends shall extract the shunt key, wherever possible, and keep it in safe custody and exchange a
Private Number after ensuring that the Block Section is clear. Thereafter the above procedure shall be
followed. An endorsement that Block Instrument has failed in Form T/806 shall be made duly
mentioning the Private Number obtained from the other end.

SHUNTING IN THE FACE OF AN APPROACHING TRAIN: Strictly prohibited.

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 CHAPTER 5

SINGLE LINE BLOCK PANEL WITH BPAC

5.01 Diagram of Block Panel for Block Proving by Axle Counter (For Single Line):

5.02. Description of Block Panel.

(i) Bell Push button (Black):- This is operated to transmit ‗Bell code‘ signals and is colored black.

(ii) ‗Train Going To‟ button(Red):- This is operated along with ‗Bell Push‘ button by the Station
Master of sending station to set panel of receiving station to ‗Train Coming From‘ (green)
indication, which in turn automatically grants LINE CLEAR to set panel of sending station to ‗Train
Going To‘ (green) indication and is colored red.

(iii) ACKN button (Black):- This is operated to mute the audible warning on occupation or Clearance
of block section and is colored black.

(iv) ‗Cancellation Co-op‟ Button (Green):- This is operated to give co-operation from sending
station to Cancel the line clear at receiving station and is colored green.

(v) „Cancellation‟ Button (Yellow):- This is colored yellow and operated along with Bell push button
to enable cancellation of Line Clear when

a) The train has not entered the block section.

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(vi) „Cancellation‟ Counter:- This counter registers the next higher number whenever cancellation
button is operated along with Bell push button for cancelling ‗Line Clear‘
Note:- At the time of change of duties the Station Masters handing over and taking over charge
shall record the last number registered at the counter in the Train Signal Register duly signed by
them.

(vii) ‗Line Closed‟ Indicator:- This is a circular indication lit yellow in between the directional
arrowhead indicates that Block Section is free from Vehicles and line clear has not been
granted/received at train receiving/ train sending station respectively.

(viii) „Train Coming From‟ Indicator:- This is a directional arrow-head pointing downward for
Incoming trains towards station.
When it is lit green, it indicates line clear has been granted. For this indication to come ‗Train
Going To‘ Button and Bell button have to be pressed at sending station and the conditions for
granting/taking line clear at the train receiving station/train sending station respectively, have to
be complied with.
When this arrow is lit red, it indicates that train has entered the block section on Line Clear anda
visual indication in red color ‗Train On Line‘ appear in the rectangular indicator called ‗TOL‘
indicator.

When flashing green it indicates the following three conditions.

(a) Block section clear after arrival of train, but associated signals and their controls are not
normalized at either station.
(b) Cancellation of line clear before entry of train in to the Block section.
(c) Block section is clear after arrival of train, associated signals and their controls are
normalized at both stations but unintentional insertion of Shunt Release Key IN when the
train was in section.

(ix) „Train Going To‟ Indicator:- This is a directional arrow-head pointing upward for outgoing trains
away from station at train sending station.

When lit green, indicates that line clear has been received. For this indication to come ‗Train
Going To‘ button and ‗Bell‘ button have to be pressed on the Block Panel of train sending station
and the condition for taking/granting Line clear at the train sending station/train receiving station
respectively, have to be complied with.

When this arrow is lit red, it indicates that train has entered the block section on ‗Line Clear‘ anda
visual indication in red color 'Train on Line' appear in the rectangular indicator called ‗TOL‘
indicator.

When flashing green, it indicates that

(a) Block section is clear after arrival of train at other station, but associated signals and their
controls are not normalized at either or both stations i.e. SNK off or Shunt key indication
‗red‘.
(b) ‗Line Clear‘ cancelled before entry of train in block section.

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(x) 'Train On Line' Indicator:- This is an indication lit Red indicates that the train has entered the
block section, on 'Line Clear'.

(xi) „Cancellation CO-OP‟ Indicator:- This is an indication lit yellow indicates co-operation extended
by station at other end for cancellation of ‗Line Clear‘ by pressing Cancel Co-operation button

(xii) „Cancellation‟ Indicator:- This is an indication lit flashing yellow after 120 seconds from the
operation Cancellation CO-OP button along with Bell button

(xiii) SNK Indicator:- This is an indication, lit yellow indicates that Last Stop Signal, Reception Signal
and their controls are at ON/Normal.

(xiv) SNOEK Indicator:- This is an indication, lit yellow indicates that the Last Stop Signal and its
controls at station at other end are at ON/Normal and Shunt Key of EKT at other end station is
‗IN‘.

(xv) Last Stop Signal Indicator (LSS):- When lit red, it means that the Last Stop Signal is at ‗ON‘
andwhen lit green, it indicates that Last Stop Signal is at ‗OFF‘.

(xvi) „Line Free‟ Indicator:- This is an indication when lit green, indicates that Block Section is clear of
vehicles

(xvii) „Line Occupied‟ Indicator:- This is an indication when lit red, indicates that Block Section is
occupied.

(xviii) ACKN Indicator:- This is an indication when lit yellow, indicates that Buzzer is ‗ON‘ Status.

(xix) SM key „IN‟ Indicator:- This is an indication lit green indicates that SM key is ‗IN‘.

(xx) „Shunt Key‟ Indicator:- When lit green indicates that shunt key of EKT is ‗IN‘. When lit red
indicates that shunt key of EKT is ‗OUT‘.

(xxi) UFSBI/MUX OK Indicator (SSBPAC OK):- This is an indication lit green indicates that MUX is
OK otherwise Extinguished.

(xxii) UFSBI/MUX Fail Indicator (SSBPAC FAIL):- This is an indication lit red indicates that MUX
goes into failure mode otherwise Extinguished.

(xxiii) „Communication Link Fail‟ Indicator:- This is an indication lit yellow indicates that LINK fails
otherwise flickering.

(xxiv) Station Master‟s Key:- When taken out, it prevents the following operations
a) Transmission of ‗Bell‘ code
b) Transmission of ‗Is Line Clear‘ inquiry request
c) Cancellation of ‗Line Clear‘
d) Release of shunt key

(xxv) Shunt Release Key (SHK):- It is normally positioned OUT. When IN, it is possible to take out
shunt key from electric key transmitter (EKT), which serves as tangible authority for Loco Pilot to
shunt beyond Starter Signal up to First Stop Signal.

The following operations are not possible when IN:-

a) To take ‗Line Clear‘

b) Other side station to take ‗Line Clear‘

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 c) Closing of block

d) To take Last Stop Signal to ‗OFF‘

(xxvi) SM‟s Back Cover Lock Key:- It shall be with SM and given to authorized Signal Staff, to open or
lock the back cover of the Block Panel, when required for maintenance or repairs.

(xxvii)Maintainer‟s Back Cover lock key:- It is provided to open or lock the back cover of Block Panel
by authorized signal staff, for maintenance or repairs, provided SM‘s back cover lock key is also
applied.

(xxviii) Shunt key of EKT:- An auxiliary EKT is provided with SM‘s Block Panel to serve as shunting
Authority.

(a) The Key of this transmitter is normally ‗IN‘ and on extraction is used as tangible
authority given to Loco Pilot of train to perform shunting.

(b) Used when shunt release key of Block Panel is turned to ‗IN‘.

(xxix) Telephone:- This is provided for communication with the Station master at the other end of the
block section.

5.03 Outdoor apparatus:-

(i) First Vehicle Track Circuit (FVT):-

(a) This is placed in advance of the Last Stop signal.
(b) It is actuated when the engine / first vehicle passes over it.
(c) When it is actuated-
 The Last Stop signal is replaced to ‗ON‘
 ‗Train On Line‘ indication appears on both the instruments of the block section.
 Buzzer will sound intermittently at the receiving station.
 Restores First Stop signal to ‗ON‘:
Note:- In Multiple aspect signaling territories occupation of the first vehicle track by the Train will
replace the Home signal to „ON. However, the Home signal control or Calling-on signal
control shall not be put back to normal, until the buzzer‟ sounds. Failure to adhere to this
will result in block failure and the „buzzer‟ will not sound.

(ii) Last Vehicle Track circuit (LVT):-

This is placed in advance of the Home signal and between Outermost facing points and LSS.
When the last vehicle of a train passes over it, the buzzer‘ starts operating, indicating the arrival
of the train and can be stopped by putting back the Home signal control or Calling-on signal
control to normal. However, this does not indicate the complete arrival of the train.

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5.04 Description of Block Proving Axle Counters:-

Block Proving Axle Counter is interlocked with Block panel to ensure complete arrival of trains
andfor proving the clearance of the Block.

A separate Axle Counter Indication-cum-Reset Box pertaining to each section is provided

at the SM'soffice to indicate the clearance of the Block Section and to facilitate reset in case of
Axle Counter failure .

(i) SM's Key:- For authorizing reset operations, the SM's key of Axle Counter Indication-Cum-
Reset boxes shall be kept in a separate Glass Fronted case and the key of the glass fronted
case shall be under the personal custody of the SM on duty.

(ii) Reset Push Button:- Reset button with Red color is provided in the Reset Box. Whenever the
axle counter shows 'Failed' (Red Light-Large) indication, the SM on duty can reset the same to
normal working after ensuring that the Block Section is clear.

(iii) Reset Counter:- A digital counter is provided on the Axle Counter indication-cum-reset box.
Whenever resetting process is initiated and completed, the counter will show next higher
progressive number.

(iv) Clear indicator:- This is an indication when lit Green (large) indicates block sectionis clear.

(v) Occupied/Failed indicator:- This is an indication when lit Red (large) indicates block section is
occupied.

(vi) Preparatory Reset indicator:- This is an indication when green (small) indicates that the Axle
Counter Resetting at both ends is completed.

(vii) Power „ON‟ indicator:- This is an indication when lit yellow indicates power supply is
available.

5.05 Testing before taking over charge by SM:-

(i) The Station Master shall, when taking over charge of the Block panel, test the panel by
attempting to take ‗OFF‘ the Last Stop Signal /IBS signal, without setting the panel to TGT
condition. If the signal cannot be taken ‗OFF‘, the Block panel shall be considered to be in order.
A record of this test shall be made in Train Signal Register.

5.06 Precautions to be taken before giving „Is Line Clear‟ signal:-

(i) SM‘s key shall be in the ‗IN‘ position.

(ii) ‗Line Closed‘ indication yellow
(iii) ‗Line Free‘ indication green
(iv) SNK indication yellow
(v) SNOEK indication yellow
(vi) ‗Shunt Key‘ indication green
(vii) Slip/Catch siding key, if provided and Shunt key, are intact in the instrument.

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(viii) Entries for the previous train in the Train Signal Register are complete and the block section is
clear and free from obstruction.
(ix) Line Clear should not have been given or obtained by any other means.
(x) A Private Number should have been obtained.
(xi) Clear Indication Green available in Axle Counter Indication - cum - reset box

5.07 Precautions to be taken before giving „Line Is Clear‟ signal:-

(i) SM‘s key shall be in the ‗IN‘ position.

(ii) ‗Line Closed‘ indication yellow.
(iii) ‗Line Free‘ indication green.
(iv) SNK indication yellow.
(v) SNOEK indication yellow.
(vi) ‗Shunt Key‘ indication green.
(vii) Slip/Catch siding key, if provided, and Shunt key are intact in the EKT.
(viii) Entries for the previous train in the Train Signal Register are complete and the block
section is clear and free from obstruction.
(ix) Line Clear should not have been given or obtained by any other means.
(x) Clear Indication Green available in Axle Counter Indication-cum-reset box.

Note:- After ensuring all the above precautions, the Station Master shall give a Private Number, to
theSM of the sending station, as a categorical assurance.

5.08 Method of Signalling Trains from Block Station to another Block Station:-

Sending station „X‟ Receiving Station ‟Y‟

(i) Insert Station Master‘s key and turn. Give
‗Attention‘ signal •.
(ii) Insert Station Master‘s key and turn.
Acknowledge ‗Attention‘ signal •. Attendtelephone
and give out the station name.
(iii) On receipt of acknowledgement attend
telephone. Ensure correct station has
responded. Give out station name.
Give number and description of train and ask ‗Is
line clear‘ orally.
(iv) Ensure correctness of the station. Repeat the
Number and description of train. If line is clear
say, ‗Line is clear‘ and give Private Number for
the train.
(v) Repeat the Private Number received and
give ‗Is Line Clear‘ signal • •.
(vi) Acknowledge • • beats
(vii) Press Bell Push & Train Going To buttons
until ‗Train Going To‘ arrowhead indication lights
up green.(If aforesaid indicator does not appear
after 3 seconds (approx.) of pressing the
buttons, release the buttons and recheck
conditions at his station and ask station at other
end to recheck the conditions for granting line
clear).

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 (viii) ‗Line Closed‘ indicator turns off and ‗Train
Coming From‘ arrowhead indication lights up
green.
(ix) ‗Line Closed‘ indicator turns off.
‗Train Going To‘ arrowhead indicator lights up
green.
Release the Bell Push & Train Going To
buttons.
(x) Take ‗off‘ the Last Stop Signal. On train
entering the Block Section.
(a) Last Stop Signal goes back to ‗ON‘
(b) Line occupied indicator turns to red.
(c) Buzzer starts ringing & ‗Train Going To‘
arrowhead indicator turns red.
(d) ACKN indicator lights up.
Acknowledge the buzzer by pressing ACKN
button. ACKN indicator turns off. Put back the
Last Stop Signal to Normal. Ensure SNK
indication yellow.
(xi) Line occupied indicator turns to red.
Buzzer starts ringing & ‗Train Coming From‘
arrowhead indication turns red. ACKN indicator
lights up.
Acknowledge the buzzer by pressing ACKN
button. ACKN indicator turns off.
SNOEK lights up yellow
Take OFF‘ the reception signals.
Train passes First Stop Signal and the signal
goes back to ‗ON‘.
Train clears the Block Section. Buzzer starts
ringing.
ACKN indicator light up & Line Free indicator
turns to green.
‗Train Coming From‘ arrowhead indication turns
to flashing green‘
Acknowledge the buzzer by pressing ACKN
button. ACKN indicator turns off.
(xii) Buzzer starts ringing. ACKN indicator
lights up.
Line Free indicator turns to green.
‗Train Going To‘ arrowhead indication turns to
flashing green.
Acknowledge the buzzer by pressing ACKN
button. ACKN indicator turns off.
(xiii) Replace all controls pertaining to reception
of train to Normal.
SNK lights up yellow.
‗Train Coming From‘ arrowhead indication turns
off.
‗Line Closed‘ indicator lights up.
(xiv) SNOEK lights up yellow

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 ‗Train Going To‘ arrowhead
Indication turns off
‗Line Closed‘ indicator lights up
Lock the Block Panel. Lock the Block Panel.

5.09 Denies „Line Clear Inquiry‟:-

(a) When a block section is blocked by the presence of a train in the section or train parting or
shunting or for any other reason, the shunt key of EKT shall be taken out and kept in safe
custody/ handed over to LP(Shunting).
(b) If the block station at other end denies the ‗Is Line Clear‘ enquiry signal due to unavoidable
reasons, no train shall be allowed to leave until a fresh line clear enquiry signal has been given to
block station at other end and accepted.
(c) On removal of obstruction, the Shunt Key of EKT shall be inserted and turned to IN position and
Shunt Release Key shall be taken out. SM shall immediately inform SM of other end about the
fact, so as to enable him to send a fresh ‗Is Line Clear‘ signal.

5.10 To cancel Line Clear before a train enters the block section:-

Station „X‟ Station „Y‟

Block panel displays ‗Train Going To‘ green
indication. Ensure all concerned signal / Block panel displays ‗Train Coming To‘ green
levers / knobs are normal. Indication. Ensure all concerned signal / levers /
Ensure SNK indicator yellow, ‗Shunt Key‘ knobs are normal.
indicator at green, SM Key indicator green.
(i) Give Attention signal (ii) Acknowledge Attention signal.
(iii) Attend telephone and advise his intention
to cancel Line Clear duly communicating a
Privatenumber. Give five beat bell signal.
(iv) Agrees to request, communicate a Private
number and ensures that SNK indicator yellow,
SNOEK indicator yellow, ‗Shunt Key‘ indicator
green, SM Key indicator green. Give five beat
bell signal.
(v) Press Cancel Co-Op button and release it
onthe receipt of ‗Bell‘ code.
(vi) Cancel Co-Op indicator yellow. Press ‗Bell‘
& ‗Cancel‘ button with SM key in & shunt release
key ‗OUT‘. ‗Cancel Counter‘ increments by 1.
‗Train Coming From‘ indicator turns to flashing
green. ‗Cancel‘ indicator indicates flashing yellow
& continues flashing for 120 seconds.
(vii) ‗Train Going To‘ indicator will turn
to flashing green
(viii) On expiry of 120 seconds, ‗Train Coming
From‘ flashing indicator and ‗Cancel‘ flashing
indicator turns off. ‗Line Closed‘ indicator lights
up.
(ix) ‗Train Going To‘ indicator turns off. ‗Line
Closed‘ indicator lights up.
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5.11 To cancel „Line Clear‟ when a train returns to the starting station:-

Sending station „X‟ Receiving station „Y‟

Block panel displays ‗Train Going To‘ Red Block panel displays ‗Train Coming From‘ red
and ‗Line Free‘ indication Red. Shows and ‗Line Free‘ indication Red. Shows TOL
TOL indication. indication.
(i) Give ‗Attention‘ signal •.
(ii) Acknowledge ‗Attention‘ signal ● and attend
telephone.
(iii) Attend telephone and advise that the train
is returning to the starting station and the
intention to cancel ‗Line Clear‘.
(iv) Acknowledge the same and replace reception
signal levers/knobs, if the signals had been
taken ‗OFF‘.
(v)(a) Take ‗OFF‘ reception signals.
(b) Train passes over First Stop Signal.
(c) First Stop Signal returns to ‗ON‘.
(d) As the last vehicle passes the First Stop
Signal, the buzzer‖ sounds continuously.
(e) Put back the Home signal control or
Calling-on signal control to normal.
(f) Audible warning stops.
Note:- In Multiple Aspect Signalling territory
though Home Signal may go back to „ON‟
automatically by the passage of the train, the
Home signal control or Calling-on signal control
shall not be put back to normal, until the
whole of the train has arrived and the „ buzzer‟
sounds. Failure to adhere to this will result in
block failures and the „buzzer‟ will not sound
alarm.
(vi) After ensuring that the train has arrived
complete and all signals are at ‗ON‘.
Give attention signal •.
(vii) Acknowledge attention signal •.
(viii) Send ‗Cancellation‘ signal ••••• by
pressing‗Bell Push‘ button.
(xi) Acknowledge ‗Cancellation‘ signal •••••
(x) Press ‗Cancellation CO-OP button‘ on
thereceipt of bell code
(xi) ‗Co-Op‘ indicates yellow.
Press ‗Bell Push‘ and ‗Cancellation‘ button with
SM key IN and Shunt Release key OUT. Cancel
counter increments by 1. ‗Cancel‘ indication
lights up flashing yellow & continues flashing for
120 seconds.
(xii) ‗Train Going To‘ indicator will turn to
flashing green
(xiii) On expiry of 120 seconds,
‗Train Coming From‘ arrowhead Indication and
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 ‗Cancel‘ indication turns off.
‗Line Closed‘ indication lights up.
(xiv) ‗Train Going To‘ arrowhead indication
turnsoff. ‗Line Closed‘ indication lights up.
Lock the Block Panel Lock the Block Panel

5.12 Procedure for testing the Block panel by the Authorized Signal and Telecommunication
department official:-

Sending station „X‟ Receiving Station ‟Y‟

(i) Insert Station Master‘s key and turn. Give
‗Attention‘ signal •.
(ii) Insert Station Master‘s key and turn.
Acknowledge ‗Attention‘ signal •. Attend
telephone and give out the station name.
(iii) On receipt of acknowledgement
communicate intention for testing the block
instrument.
(iv) Give consent
(v) Give ‗Testing‘ signal •••••••••••••••• (16)
beats.
(vi) Acknowledge ‗Testing‘ signal ••••••••••••••••
(16) beats.
(vii) Give ‗Is Line Clear‘ signal • •.
(viii) Acknowledge ‗Is Line Clear‘ signal • •
(ix) Press ‗Bell Push‘ button & ‗Train Going
To‘ buttons until ‗Train Going To‘ arrowhead
indication lights up green.
(x) ‗Line Closed‘ indicator turns off and ‗Train
Coming From‘ arrowhead indication lights up
green.
(xi) ‗Line Closed‘ indicator turns off.
‗Train Going To‘ arrowhead indicator lights up
green. Release the ‗Bell Push‘ & ‗Train Going
To‘ buttons.
Take ‗off‘ the Last Stop Signal.
Put back the LSS controls to Normal. Ensure
SNK lights up yellow.
(xii) Give ‗cancellation‘ signal •••••
(xiii) Acknowledge ‗cancellation‘ signal •••••
(xiv) Press ‗Cancel Co-Op‘ button and release it
on receipt of bell code.
(xv) Cancellation Co-operation indication
appears. Presses Bell Push button along with
Cancel button. Cancel counter increments by

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 ‗Train Coming From‘ arrowhead indication
shows flashing green.
‗Cancel‘ indicator indicates flashing yellow &
continues flashing for 120 seconds.
(xvi)‗Train Going To‘ indicator will turn to
flashing green
(xvii) On expiry of 120 seconds, ‗Train Coming
From‘ arrowhead Indication and ‗Cancel‘
indication turns off.
‗Line Closed‘ indication lights up.
(xviii) SNOEK lights up yellow ‗Train Going To‘
arrowhead Indication turns off.
‗Line Closed‘ indicator lights up.
(xix) Test the possibility of incorrect operation
by trying to take ‗OFF‘ Last Stop signal without
setting the instrument to ‗Train Going To‘
condition and satisfy that the Last Stop signal
cannot be taken ‗OFF‘

Note:-
(1) The above operations shall be repeated by the Station Master at „Y‟ beginning with sixteen
beats.The instruments at both ends shall be locked after completing the testing.
(2) Following entries shall be made in red ink in the Train Signal Register by the authorized Signal
andTelecommunication department official at „X‟ and the Station Master at „Y‟.

Time Hours Minutes Date

Exchanged ‗Testing signal‘ with Station Master/Authorized Signal and Tele-communication

department official at station. Taken ‗OFF‘ Last Stop signal and restored it to normal
and cancellation counter number recorded on the instrument is _____.

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Authorised S&T official / Station Master

Note: - SSE/JE Signal & Signal Technician are the officials authorized for the purpose of these
rules. The time to be recorded shall be the time when the testing was completed.

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5.13 Failure of Block Panel:-

The block panel working shall be considered as interrupted and its working shall be suspended in the
following circumstances: -
(i) When block panel is blank (No indication) or any steady indication which is flashing.
(ii) When the Bell Code signals are received indistinctly.
(iii) Attention cannot be obtained on the Block Panel, including the failure of Panel Telephone.
(iv) Any damage is seen or reported to block panel.
(v) When no train has entered into the block section but the ‗Line Free/Occupied‘ indicator
changes to red and this indication persists even after Resetting of Axle counter has been
tried.
(vi) When ‗Train Going To‘ or ‗Train Coming From‘ arrowhead indications does not appear by
appropriate action through condition for asking ‗Line Clear‘ and granting permission to approach
are available and ‗Line Closed‘ ‗yellow‘ is maintained.
(vii) When a train arrives at the receiving station or pushes back at sending station, but Block
Panel still shows ‗Train Coming From‘ & ‗Train Going To‘ red arrowhead indication.

(viii) ‗Train Going To‘ or ‗Train Coming From‘ arrowhead indication does not turn to red to give
‗Train On Line‘ on the entry of train into Block Section at either of the stations.
(ix) When a train has arrived at the receiving station but the Block Panel shows flashing green
indication even after ensuring SNK, SNOEK & SHUNT Key indicator green.
(x) When a train arrives at a station without proper line clear.

(xi) When, after a Line Clear cancellation, ‗Cancel‘ indicator does not light up or flashing yellow or
lights up steady yellow after appropriate actions.
(xii) When UFSBI / Mux/SSBPAC fail indication appears.
(xiii) When Communication Link Fail indication becomes steady yellow.
(xiv) When BPAC of the section is failed.
Note:- i) During BPAC failure, after preparatory reset, if the next train to be dealt on the opposite
direction with respect to the previous train for which failure occurred, then block instrument can
be normalized with push back operation.
ii) Block working need not be suspended where dual detection is provided and if one
of the detections is in working condition.
(xv) When Last Stop Signal can be taken off when ‗Train Going To‘ is not lit.
Note: However Block Panel need not be suspended, When Last Stop Signal cannot be taken OFF
even though „Line Clear‟ has been obtained and TGT is lit.
a) The station Master shall issue Form T/369(3b) duly making an endorsement with a Private
Number, obtained from the block station in advance as an authority to pass Last Stop Signal at
„ON‟ position.
b) In cases where the train is to be started from Non-signalled road, during such failures. T/511
shall be issued with an endorsement.
(xvi) Block panel shows ‗Line closed‘ before arrival of train.
(xvii) ‗Train On Line‘ indication disappears before the arrival of the train.
(xviii) When LSS cannot be kept at ‗ON‘ during its suspension/disconnection.
(xix) When LSS of the station does not go back to ‗ON‘ position on the entry of a train into the Block Section.

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(xx) Last Stop Signal goes to ‗ON‘ or Line Free indicator turns to ‗RED‘ before the train passes Last
Stop Signal.

(xxi) If the Station Master‘s key is lost or defective.

(xxii) If the Shunt key is lost or defective.

(xxiii) When the train is required to enter the block section, which is already occupied by a trolley on
T/1518 with Caution Order protection and removal report is not received even after the sunset.

(xxiv) Private Number books are lost or misplaced at the time of granting line clear.

(xxv) When slip/catch siding key controlled by the block panel cannot be extracted.

(xxvi) When the motor trolley, ladder trolley or lorry is required to enter the block section and when a
trolley is required to enter the block section on line clear.

(xxvii)When a relief engine/ engine is required to enter a Block Section obstructed due to an accident or
any other reason.

(xxviii) Whenever, a material train, trolley, lorry and track maintenance machine is required to enter the
Block Section during line block.

(xxix) When an accident relief train is required to enter a Block section occupied by trolley on form
T/1518 with Line Clear Refused Endorsement.

(xxx) When the Loco pilot passed the Advanced Starter at ‗On‘ and enter the block section without the
authority to proceed.

(xxxi) Any other circumstances not mentioned above necessitating suspension of Block Instrument.

Block panel should be considered to be defective, deemed to be disconnected and should not be
restored for normal working until tested by competent signal staff & certified fit by them for use after
the above-mentioned cases duly giving reconnection.

When the cause of suspension of Block Panel and/or LSS is removed, SM shall restore the normal
working of Block Panel/ LSS, as the case may be.

5.14 Failure of Axle Counter:-

If Axle Counter does not show 'Clear' (Green Light — Large) indication on the reset box, after
clearanceof the Block Section by the train after 'Preparatory Reset' it shall be treated as a failure of
Axle Counter. The Block Panel Working on this section shall remain suspended till S&T Staff
rectifies the same. During this period Trains shall be dealt on PLCT‘s and closing of Block Section
done as per GR/SR.14.10.

5.15 RESETTING PROCEDURE OF AXLE COUNTERS:-

After ensuring that the Block Section is clear, the Axle Counter shall be reset. The resetting operation
shall be resorted to only when there is ‗Occupied‘. (Red Light - Large) indication and the Block Section
is clear. The following procedure shall be adopted after advising the S&T staff concerned about the
failure of the Axle Counter.
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(i) The receiving end SM shall ensure complete arrival of the train and give a Private Number to the
sending end SM confirming the complete arrival of the train.

(ii) The sending end SM shall acknowledge the same by communicating a Private Number.

(iii) The key of the Reset Box shall then be inserted in the reset box, turned in clockwise direction and
pressed simultaneously along with reset push button by both SMs independently.

Note: A buzzer sounds for 3 seconds and then stops automatically in case of Eldyne make
Axle counter.

(iv) The reset operation pertaining to Block Section will be carried out independently at both ends.

(v) 'Preparatory Reset' (Green Light —Small) indication on the reset box, to indicate that the Axle
Counter resetting operation is complete, will appear on the Axle Counter Indication - cum –
Rest Box at both ends.

(vi) The counter, provided for recording resetting operation will register next higher number.
Necessary entries shall be made in the 'Block proving Axle Counter Resetting Register'
maintained for this purpose. Similar entries are made by the SM at the other end of the
BlockSection also.

(vii) When the 'Preparatory Reset' indication appears, the receiving end SM shall advise the sending
end SM regarding the completion of the Preparatory Reset process. The sending end SM after
ensuring, the availability of 'Preparatory Reset' indication at his end shall give a Private Number
to this effect to receiving end SM.

(viii) On clearance of the first train after preparatory reset, the Axle Counter will show 'Clear' (Green
Light - Large) indication at both receiving and sending stations and subsequent trains can be
normally dealt.

(ix) However, if again the Axle Counter does not show 'Clear' indication but 'Occupied' indication
continues, the Block Panel working shall remain suspended and trains shall be dealt on
PLCT.The S&T Officials of the section shall be advised to attend to the failure.

(x) The entries in TSR shall be made in red ink at both stations for the above cases.

Each and every operation of the reset button is counted on a digital counter and shall be
recorded in a separate register indicating the movement before and after operation of the reset
button as per the following proforma:-

Private Private Private

Train No. After Number Number Counter Counter Number
SI. Date/ which Axle given to received reading reading given by Train No.
No. Time Counterhas the from the before after the dealt after
failed station in station in resetting resetting dispatch resetting
rear/ rear/ end SM
advance advance
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

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5.16 Occasions when the Station Master themselves may resume Block Panel working without
being restored by the Signal and Telecommunication department official:-
(i) When Motor trolley, trolley or lorry or Ladder Trolley has cleared the block section.
(ii) When a traffic train is ready to enter the block section after the removal of ‗Line Block‘ or expiry of
‗Line Block‘ period and when the block section is clear of material train, motor trolley, lorry and
track maintenance machine.
(iii) When the Block section, which was obstructed due to an accident is clear of the obstruction.
(iv) When Private Number books are lost or mislaid at the time of granting line clear for a train and
later on if a book is available or when a train is ready to start from his end.
(v) When an accident relief train clears a block section already occupied by a trolley on form number
Form T/1518 with Caution Order protection and removal report is received after sunset.
(vi) When the station Master‘s key is lost but subsequently recovered in good condition.
(vii) When the Shunt key is lost but subsequently recovered in good condition.
(viii) When Communication Link Fails (steady yellow indication) and after the Communication Link
Failure indication becomes flickering again block panel operation can be restored.

5.17 Occasions when block working is to be resumed by DSTE/ESTE/SSTE/ADSTE/ASTE or

any other Signal and Telecommunication department official authorized by name after
rectificationof defects:-
(i) Last Stop Signal can be taken off when ‗Train Going To‘ is not lit.
(ii) Last Stop Signal does not restore to ON position on entry of train into Block Section
(iii) Block panel shows ‗Line closed‘/TOL indication disappears before arrival of train.

5.18 Procedure for working of Motor trolley:-

The Para 4.29 shall be followed. The block panel shall be suspended and motor trolley shall
beworked on ‗Line clear ticket‘.

5.19 Shunting:-
(i) Shunting beyond starter signal and up to Last Stop Signal /Shunting Limit Board (within
station section) under „Line Closed‟ condition:-
(a) The Station Master shall hand over Form T/806 along with shunt key to the Loco Pilot authorizing
him to shunt only up to Advanced Starter/Shunting Limit Board (within station section)
(b) On completion of shunting, Loco Pilot shall handover Form T/806 with shunt key to the Station
Master who cancel it and return the same to the Loco Pilot.
(c) The station master shall then insert the ‗Shunt key‘.
Note: For performing shunting up to Advanced Starter/ Shunting Limit Board, when shunt
signal is taken „off‟, T/806 need not be given.

(ii) Shunting beyond Starter signal and up to the opposing First Stop Signal under „Line
Closed condition‟:-
(a) The station master shall prepare Form T/806 and hand it over to the Loco Pilot along with
‗Shunt key‘, authorizing him to shunt up to Opposing First Stop Signal.
(b) On completion of shunting, Loco Pilot shall handover Form T/806 with shunt key to the Station
Master.
(c) Station Master shall cancel Form T/806 and return the same to Loco Pilot and insert the ‗Shunt
key‘ in the EKT apparatus.
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(iii) Shunting Beyond Opposing First Stop Signal (Block Back):-

Station X intending Block back Station Y

(i) Block Panel displays:
‗Line Closed‘ – yellow
‗Line Free‗– green
SNOEK – yellow
‗Shunt Key‘ – green
(ii) Block Panel displays:
‗Line Closed‘ – yellow
Line Free – green
SNOEK – yellow
‗Shunt Key‘ – green

(iii) Insert SM key & turn, Give call attention

signal
(iv) Insert SM key & turn, Acknowledge the
call attention signal.
(v) Attend telephone.
(vi) Attend telephone
(vii) Inform intention to perform shunting in
BlockSection.
(viii) Acknowledges & give consent by private
number
(ix) Issue Form T/806 along with shunt key to
Loco Pilot of train to perform shunting in Block
Section. ‗Shunt Key‘ indication turns to red.
(x) SNOEK turns off.
(xi) On entry of train in Block Section, Buzzer
starts ringing & ACKN indication lights up.
Line occupied indication turns to red.
‗Line Closed‘ indication turns off.
Acknowledges the buzzer by pressing ACKN
button. ACKN indication turns off.
(xii) On entry of train in Block Section. Buzzer
starts ringing & ACKN indication lights up.
Line Free indication turns to red.
‗Line Closed‘ indication turns off. Acknowledges
the buzzer by pressing ACKN button. ACKN
indication turns off.
(xiii) On clearing of Block Section, Buzzer
startsringing & ‗Line Closed‘ indication lights up.
ACKN indication lights up.
Line Free indicator turns to green. ‗Line Closed‘
indication lights up yellow. Acknowledges the
buzzer by pressing ACKN button. ACKN
indication turns off.
(xiv) On clearing of Block Section,
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 ‗Line Closed‘ indication lights up.
ACKN indication lights up.
Line Free indicator turns to green.
‗Line Closed‘ indication lights up yellow.
Acknowledges the buzzer by pressing
ACKN button. ACKN indication turns off.
(xv) On completion of shunting, Loco Pilot shall
hand over the Form T/806 along with shunt key
to the station master on duty. SM verifies the line
between opposite Starter (if any)/ Shunt signal or
Stop board/ Fouling mark and FSS, free from any
vehicle. Inserts SM key & turns, Gives call
attention / attend telephone signal.
(xvi) Acknowledge call attention.
(xvii) Attend telephone.
(xviii) Attend telephone
(xix) Inform shunting is completed supported by
a private number
(xx) Acknowledges supported by a private
number

(xxi) Inserts Shunt Key of EKT & turns to ‗IN‘

‗Shunt Key‘ indication turns to green
(xxii) SNOEK lights up yellow

Note:-
(1) When Shunt key cannot be extracted at station „X‟, for any shunting up to “Advanced
starter/Shunting Limit Board”/*up to Opposing First Stop Signal/* beyond Opposing First Stop
Signal, the Station Master shall ensure that the Block panel for the direction of shunting is in „Line
Closed‟ condition. The Station Master at „Y‟, shall take out the „shunt key‟, keep in safe custody
and give a categorical assurance supported by a Private Number. Station Master at „X‟ shall make
an endorsement in Form T/806 that „shunt key cannot be taken out‟ mentioning the Private
Number obtained from station „Y‟ authorizing the Loco Pilot to shunt up to the
*Advanced Starter/Shunting Limit Board/ opposing First Stop Signal/ beyond opposing First Stop
Signal*. After completion of shunting, the Loco Pilot shall handover Form T/806 with the
endorsement of the Station Master. The Station Master shall cancel Form T/806 and return the
same to the Loco Pilot. On completion of shunting, the Station Master at „X‟ shall inform the Station
Master by a numbered message with Private Number. The Station Master at „Y‟ shall acknowledge
the same and insert the „Shunt Key‟. The entries shall be made in the TSR in red ink.
(2) When Block panel working is suspended and shunting has to be performed, the Station Masters at
both ends shall extract „Shunt Key‟, where ever possible, and keep it in safe custody. Thereafter
the above procedure shall be followed. An endorsement that „Block panel has failed‟ in form T/806
shall be duly mentioning the Private Number obtained from the other end.

(3) Shunting up to opposing First Stop Signal and beyond is prohibited at stations provided with „Catch
siding‟.
* Strike out whichever is not applicable.

(iv) At stations where shunting in the face of an approaching train is permitted:-

For shunting up to Advanced Starter/Shunting Limit Board:-

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 (The block panel being in ‗line closed‘, ‗Train Coming From‘ or ‗Train Going To‘ - with ‗Train on
line‘ condition).

(a) Station Master shall prepare Form T/806 and hand over the same to Loco Pilot along with ‗Home
Signal key‘, authorizing him to shunt only up to Advanced Starter/ Shunting Limit Board.

(b) On completion of shunting, Loco pilot shall handover the Form T/806 along with ‗Home signal key‘
to the station master, who shall cancel the Form T/806 and return the same to the Loco Pilot
retaining the Home Signal key.

Note: if „Home Signal key‟ could not be extracted for any reasons, both end station Masters shall
exchange numbered messages with Private Number. The Station Master at „X‟, shall make an
endorsement in Form T/806 that Home Signal key could not be extracted. The entries shall be
made in the TSR in red ink.

(v) Shunting beyond Starter signal/Advanced Starter and opposing First Stop signal behind a
departing train with the Block Instrument in „Train Going To‟ with „Train On Line‟ condition:-

Station „X‟ Station „Y‟

Block panel in ‗Train Going To‘ with ‗Train On Block panel is in ‗Train coming from with
Line‘ condition ‗Train On Line‘ condition.
(a) Give call Attention.

(b) Acknowledge call Attention and attend

telephone.
(c) Attend telephone and inform intention to
shunt behind a departing train up to opposing
First Stop signal.

(d) Give consent for the same.

(e) Prepare Form T/806 and hand it over to the

Loco Pilot along with ‗Shunt key‘, authorizing
him to shunt up to Opposing First Stop Signal.
(f) On completion of shunting, Loco Pilot shall
handover Form T/806 along with ‗Shunt key‘ to
the Station Master.
(g) Cancel Form T/806 and return the same to
the Loco Pilot and insert the ‗Shunt key‘ in to
the Block Instrument/EKT apparatus.
(h) Give call Attention.

(i) Acknowledge the call attention and attend the

telephone.

(j) Inform of shunting and completion insertion of

‗Shunt Key‘.

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 (k) Acknowledge the same. Only after getting this
information from station ‗X‘, the block section
shall be cleared, if the train has already arrived.

5.20 Method of Push Back Operation:-

On a single line, a train pushing back in unexpected circumstances, for example due to the inability
of the engine to haul its load or the train meeting with an obstruction shall be brought to a stand at
the firstStop signal.

SENDING STATION RECEIVING STATION

(i) Train clears the Block Section. ‗Line (ii) Train clears the Block Section. ‗Line Free‘
Free‘ indicator turns green. Buzzer starts indicator turns green. Buzzer starts ringing.
ringing. ACKN indicator lights up. ACKN indicator lights up.
‗Train Going To‘ arrowhead indication ‗Train Coming From‘ arrowhead indication
turns to flashing green. turns to flashing green.
Acknowledges the buzzer by pressing Acknowledges the buzzer by pressing
ACKN button. ACKN indicator turns off. ACKN button. ACKN indicator turns off.
(iii) Advise receiving end station SM about (iv) Agree the request and communicate a PN
cancellation duly communicating a PN and ensures SNK indicator yellow, SNOEK
on telephoneafter prescribed ‗Bell‘ code. indicator yellow, ‗Shunt Key‘ indicator green
and gives consent on telephone after
transmitting prescribed ‗Bell‘ code.
(v) After verbal consent from other end SM. (vi) Co-Op to light up yellow.
Ensure SNK indicator yellow, SNOEK Press‘ Bell‘ & ‗Cancel‘ button with SM key
indication yellow. ‗Shunt Key‘ indication IN. Cancel Counter increments. Cancel
green. Press ‗Cancel Co-Op‘ button and indication lights up flashing yellow &
releases on receipt of Bell‘ code. continues flashing for 120 seconds.

(vii) On expiry of 120 seconds.

‗Train Coming From‘ arrowhead Indication
and ‗Cancel‘ indication turns off. ‗Line
Closed‘ indication lights up.
(viii) ‗Train Going To‘ arrowhead indication
turns off. ‗Line Closed‘ indication lights
up.

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 CHAPTER 6

DOUBLE LINE BLOCK PANEL WITH BPAC

6.01 Diagram of Block Panel for Block Proving by Axle Counter (For Double Line)

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6.02 Description of Block Panel:-

(i) Bell Push button (Black):- This is operated to transmit ‗Bell code‘ signals and is colored black.

(ii) ‗Train Going To‟ button (Red):- This is operated along with ‗Bell Push‘ button by the station
master of sending station to set panel of receiving station to ‗Train Coming From‘ (Green)
indication, which in turn automatically grants LINE CLEAR to set panel of sending station to ‗Train
Going To‘ (Green) indication and is colored Red.

(iii) ACKN buttons (Black):- Two such buttons are provided, one each for dispatch line and reception
line. This is operated to mute the audible warning on occupation or Clearance of block section and
is colored black.

(iv) „Cancellation Co-op‟ button (Green):- This is operated to give co-operation from sending station
to Cancel the line clear at receiving station and is colored Green.

(v) „Cancellation‟ button (Yellow):- This is colored yellow and operated along with Bell push
button to enable cancellation of Line Clear when

c) The train has not entered the block section.

d) The train has been pushed back at train sending station.

(vi) „Cancellation‟ Counter:- This counter registers the next higher number whenever cancellation
button is operated along with Bell push button for cancelling ‗Line Clear‘

Note:- At the time of change of duties the Station Masters handing over and taking over charge
shall record the last number registered at the counter in the Train Signal Register duly
signed by them.

(vii) ‗Line Closed‟ Indicator(s):- These are circular indicators lit Yellow (two numbers) in between the
directional arrowhead indicate that Block Section is free from Vehicles and line clear has not been
granted/received at train receiving/ train sending station respectively.

(viii) „Train Coming From‟ Indicator:- This is a directional arrow-head pointing downward for Incoming
trains towards station at train receiving station.
i) When it is lit Green, it indicates line clear has been granted. For this indication to come ‗Train
Going To‘ Button and Bell push button have to be pressed at sending station and the
conditions for granting/taking line clear at the train receiving station/train sending station
respectively, have to be complied with and a rectangular indication named ‗TCF‘ lights up
Green.

ii) When it is lit Red, it indicates ‗Train On Line‘ on entry of incoming train, in the block section,
on line clear and a rectangular indicator named ‗TOL‘ lights up Red.

iii) When flashing Green it indicates the following two conditions.

a) Block section clear after arrival of train, but associated signals and their controls are
notnormalized at either station or LCB key is out.

b) Cancellation of line clear before entry of train in Block section.

(ix) „Train Going To‟ Indicator:- This is a directional arrow-head pointing upward for outgoing
trains away from station at train sending station.
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 i) When lit Green, indicates that line clear has been received. For this indication to come ‗Train
Going To‘ button and ‗Bell‘ push button have to be pressed on the Block Panel of train
sending station and the condition for taking/granting Line clear at the train sending
station/train receiving station respectively, have to be complied with and a rectangular
indication named 'TGT lights up Green'.
ii) When lit Red, it indicates that the train has entered the block section, on ‗Line Clear‘ and a
rectangular indicator named ‗TOL‘ lights up Red.
iii) When flashing Green, it indicates that

c) Block section is clear after arrival of train at other station, but associated signals and
their controls are not normalized at either or both stations or LCB key is out at receiving
station.
d) During ‗Line Clear‘ cancellation before entry of train in block section.

(x) 'Train On Line' Indicator:- This is an indication lit Red indicates that the train has entered the
block section, on 'Line Clear'.

(xi) „Cancellation CO-OP‟ Indicator:- This is an indication lit Yellow indicates co-operation extended
by station at other end for cancellation of ‗Line Clear‘ by pressing Cancel Co- operation button

(xii) „Cancellation‟ Indicator:- This is an indication lit flashing Yellow indicates progress of ‗Line Clear‘
cancellation timer of 120 seconds. The indication lights up on pressing ‗Cancel‘ button along with
‗Bell button‘, when ‗Train Coming From‘ indication is displaying flashing Green.

(xiii) SNK Indicator(s):- Two such indications are provided.

(a) SNK (D): Yellow indication provided near TRAIN GOING TO directional arrowhead toindicate
Last Stop Signal and its control at ON/Normal.

(b) SNK (R): Yellow indication provided near TRAIN COMING FROM directional arrowhead
to indicate Reception Signal(s) and its control at ON/Normal.

(xiv) SNOEK Indicator:- This is an indication provided near Train Coming From directional overhead,
when lit Yellow indicates that the Last Stop Signal and its controls at station in rear are at
ON/Normal.

(xv) Last Stop Signal Indicator (LSS):- When lit Red, it means that the Last Stop Signal is at ‗ON‘ and
when lit Green, it indicates that Last Stop Signal is at ‗OFF‘.

(xvi) „Line Free‟ Indicator:- This is an indication when lit Green, indicates that Block Section is clear of
vehicles

(xvii) „Line Occupied‟ Indicator:- This is an indication when lit Red, indicates that Block Section is
occupied.

(xviii) ACKN Indicator:- This is an indication when lit Yellow, indicates that Buzzer is ‗ON‘ Status.

(xix) SM key „IN‟ Indicator:- This is an indication lit Green indicates that SM key is ‗IN‘.

(xx) UFSBI/MUX OK Indicator (SSBPAC OK for Efftronics Make):- This is an indication lit Green
indicates that MUX is OK otherwise Extinguished.

(xxi) UFSBI/MUX Fail Indicator (SSBPAC FAIL for Efftronics Make):- This is an indication lit Red,
indicates that MUX goes into failure mode otherwise Extinguished.

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(xxii) „Communication Link Fail‟ Indicator:- This is an indication lit Yellow indicates that LINK fails
otherwise flickering.

(xxiii) Station Master‟s Key: - When taken out, it prevents the following operations
(a) Transmission of ‗Bell‘ code
(b) Transmission of ‗Is Line Clear‘ inquiry request
(c) Cancellation of ‗Line Clear‘

(xxiv) Line Clear Blocking Key (LCB):- It serves the following when
a) To prevent station in rear to take ‗Line Clear‘
b) To prevent closing of Block.

(xxv) SM‟s Back Cover Lock Key:- It is provided to open or lock the back cover of Block Panel bySM,
when required by signal staff for maintenance or repairs.

(xxvi) Maintainer‟s Back Cover lock key:- It is provided to open or lock the back cover of Block Panel
by authorized signal staff, for maintenance or repairs, provided SM‘s back cover lock key is also
applied.

(xxvii)Telephone:- This is provided for communication with the Station master at the other end of the
block section.

6.03 Indoor apparatus:-

Last Stop signal lever/knob Key:- A mechanical key or electrical key lock is also provided for the
Last Stop signal control. The key, when extracted locks the Last Stop Signal control in the normal
position and the key is used for shunting movements past the Last Stop signal. The Station code
and the line, ‗Up‘ or ‗Down‘ to which it applies are inscribed on the respective keys.

6.04 Outdoor apparatus:-

(i) First Vehicle track Circuit:-It is located in advance of the Last Stop signal. Once the engine or first
vehicle of a train, actuates the first vehicle track circuit at the train starting station,

(a) The Last Stop signal is replaced to ‗ON‘ automatically.

(b) ―Train On Line‖ indication appears along with buzzer.

(c) Acknowledge the buzzer by pressing ACKN button and then normalize LSS control.

(d) At the receiving station, ―Train On Line‖ indication appears along with buzzer.

Acknowledge the buzzer by pressing ACKN button.

(ii) Last Vehicle Track Circuit: - This is fixed at the foot of the Block Section Limit Board or in rear of
outermost facing points in Multiple Aspect signalling territories. When the last vehicle of the train
passes over the last vehicle track circuit, the Home signal control has to be replaced to its normal
position, so that the Block Panel automatically restores to ―Line closed― Condition.

6.05 Description of Block Proving Axle Counters:-

Block Proving Axle Counter is interlocked with Block panel to ensure complete arrival of trains and
for proving the clearance of the Block.

A separate Axle Counter Indication-cum-Reset Box pertaining to each section is provided at

the SM's office to indicate the clearance of the Block Section and to facilitate reset in case of Axle
Counter failure.

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(i) SM's Key:- For authorizing reset operations, the SM's key of Axle Counter Indication-Cum-Reset
boxes shall be kept in a separate Glass Fronted case and the key of the glass fronted case
shall be under the personal custody of the SM on duty.

(ii) Reset Push Button:- Reset button with Red color is provided in the Reset Box. Whenever the axle
counter shows 'Failed' (Red Light-Large) indication, the SM on duty can reset the same to normal
working after ensuring that the Block Section is clear.

(iii) Reset Counter:- A digital counter is provided on the Axle Counter indication-cum-reset box.
Whenever resetting process is initiated and completed, the counter will show next higher
progressive number.

(iv) Clear indicator:- This is an indication when lit Green (large) indicates block section is clear.

(v) Occupied/Failed indicator:- This is an indication when lit Red (large) indicates block section is
occupied.

(vi) Preparatory Reset indicator:- This is an indication when Green (small) indicates that the
Axle Counter Resetting at both ends is completed.

(vii) Power „ON‟ indicator:- This is an indication when lit Yellow indicates power supply is available.

6.06 Testing before taking over charge by SM:-

(i) The Station Master shall, when taking over charge of the Block panel, test the panel by attempting
to take ‗OFF‘ the Last Stop Signal / IBS signal, without setting the block panel in TGT condition. If
the signal cannot be taken ‗OFF‘, the Block panel shall be considered to be in order. A record of
this test shall be made in Train Signal Register.

6.07 Precautions to be taken before giving „Is Line Clear‟ signal:-

i. Key shall be in the ‗IN‘ position.

ii. Line Closed‘ indication Yellow
iii. Line Free‘ indication Green
iv. SNK SM‘s indication Yellow
v. Entries for the previous train in the Train Signal Register are complete and the block section is
clear and free from obstruction.
vi. Line Clear should not have been obtained by any other means.
vii. A Private Number should have been obtained.
viii. Clear Indication Green Large available in Axle Counter Indication cum Reset box.

6.08 Precautions to be taken before giving „Line Is Clear‟ signal:-

i) SM‘s key shall be in the ‗IN‘ position.

ii) ‗Line Closed‘ indication Yellow
iii) ‗Line Free‘ indication Green
iv) SNK indication Yellow
v) SNOEK indication Yellow
vi) LCB key is inserted and turned
vii) Slip/Catch siding key, if provided are intact in the EKT.
viii) Entries for the previous train in the Train Signal Register are complete and the blocksection
is clear and free from obstruction.
ix) Line Clear should not have been given by any other means.
x) Clear Indication Green available in Axle Counter indication cum Reset box.

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 Note: - After ensuring all the above precautions, the Station Master shall give a Private Number
to the SM of the sending station, as a categorical assurance.

6.09 Method of Signalling Trains from one Block Station to another Block Station:-

Sending station „X‟ Receiving Station ‟Y‟

(i) Insert Station Master‘s key and turn. Give
‗Attention‘ signal •.
(ii) Insert Station Master‘s key and turn.
Acknowledge ‗Attention‘ signal •. Attend
telephone and give out the station name.
(iii) On receipt of acknowledgement attend
telephone. Ensure correct station has responded.
Give out station name.
Give number and description of train and ask ‗is
line clear‘ orally.
(iv) Ensure correctness of the station. Repeat
the Number and description of train. If line is
clear say, ‗Line is clear‘ and give Private
Number for the train.
(v) Repeat the Private Number received and
give ‗Is Line Clear‘ signal • •.
(vi) Acknowledge • • beats.
(vii) Press Bell push & Train Going To buttons until
‗Train Going To‘ arrowhead indication lights up
Green. (If aforesaid indicator does not appear after
3 seconds (approx.) of pressing the buttons,
release the buttons and recheck conditions at
station and ask station at other end to recheck the
conditions for granting line clear).
(viii) ‗Line Closed‘ indicator turns off and ‗Train
Coming From‘ arrowhead indication lights up
Green.
(ix) ‗Line Closed‘ indicator turns off.
‗Train Going To‘ arrowhead indicator lights up
Green.
Release the Bell push & ‗ Train Going To‘
buttons.
(x) Take ‗off‘ the Last Stop Signal.
 On train entering the Block Section.
 Last Stop Signal goes back to ‗ON‘
 Line occupied indicator turns to Red.
 Buzzer starts ringing & ‗Train Going To‘
arrowhead indicator turns Red.
 ACKN indicator lights up.
 Acknowledge the buzzer by pressing ACKN
button. ACKN indicator turns off.
 Put back the Last Stop Signal to Normal.
Ensure SNK indication Yellow.
(xi) Line occupied indicator turns Red.

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  Buzzer starts ringing & ‗Train Coming From‘
arrowhead indication turns Red.
 ACKN indicator lights up.
 Acknowledge the buzzer by pressing ACKN
button. ACKN indicator turns off.
 SNOEK lights up Yellow
 Take ‗OFF‘ the reception signals.
 Train passes First Stop Signal and the signal
goes back to ‗ON‘.
 Train clears the Block Section. Buzzer starts
ringing.
 ACKN indicator light up Yellow & Line Free
indicator turns Green.
 ‗Train Coming From‘ arrowhead indication
turns ‗Flashing Green‘
 Acknowledge the buzzer by pressing ACKN
button. ACKN indicator turns off.

(xii) Buzzer starts ringing. ACKN indicator lights

up Yellow.
 Line Free indicator turns to Green.
 ‗Train Going To‘ arrowhead indication turns to
flashing Green.
 Acknowledge the buzzer by pressing ACKN
button. ACKN indicator turns off.
(xiii) Replace all controls pertaining to
reception of train to Normal.
 SNK lights up Yellow.
 ‗Train Coming From‘ arrowhead indication
turns off.
 ‗Line Closed‘ indicator lights up.
(xiv) ‗Train Going To‘ arrowhead indication turns
off.
‗Line Closed‘ indicator lights up.
(xv) Lock the block panel (xvi) Lock the block panel

6.10 Denies „Line Clear Inquiry‟:-

When a block section is blocked by the presence of a train in the section or train parting or
shunting or opening of level crossing in mid-section or for any other reason, the LCB key shall
be taken out and kept in safe custody.
On removal of obstruction, the SM shall immediately inform SM of station in rear about the fact,
and put LCB Key IN, so as to enable him to send a fresh ‗Is Line Clear‘ signal.

6.11 To cancel Line Clear:-

Station „X‟ Station „Y‟

(i) Block panel displays ‗Train Going To‘ Green. Put
back LSS to ‗ON‘ if already taken ‗OFF‘ and ensure
all concerned signal levers/knobs are normal.
Ensure SNK indicator Yellow, SM Key indicator
Green. Advise receiving end station master about
cancellation on telephone duly communicating a
PN. Give five beat bell signal

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 (ii) Agrees to request, communicates a PN
after prescribed Bell code and ensures that
SNK indicator Yellow, SNOEK indicator
Yellow, SM Key indicator Green. Give five
beat bell signal
(iii) Press Cancellation Co-Op button and release it
on the receipt of ‗Bell‘ code.
(iv) Press Cancellation Co-Op indicator
Yellow. Press ‗Bell‘ & ‗Cancel‘ button with SM
key in. ‗Cancel Counter‘ increments by 1.
‗Train Coming From‘ indicator turns to flashing
Green. ‗Cancel‘ indicator indicates flashing
Yellow & continues flashing for 120 seconds.
(v) ‗Train Going To‘ indicator will turn to flashing
Green
(vi) On expiry of 120 seconds, ‗Train Coming
From‘ flashing indicator and ‗Cancel‘ flashing
indicator turns off. ‗Line Closed‘ indicator
lights up.
(vii) ‗Train Going To‘ indicator turns off.
‗Line Closed‘ indicator lights up
(viii) Lock the block panel (ix) Lock the block panel

6.12 Procedure for testing the Block panel by the Authorized Signal and Telecommunication
department official:-

Sending station „X‟ Receiving Station ‟Y‟

(i) Insert Station Master‘s key and turn. Give
‗Attention‘ signal •.
(ii) Insert Station Master‘s key and turn.
Acknowledge ‗Attention‘ signal •. Attend
telephone and give out the station name.
(iii) On receipt of acknowledgement communicate
intention for testing the block instrument.

(iv) Give consent

(v) Give ‗Testing‘ signal •••••••••••••••• (16) beats
(vi) Acknowledge ‗Testing‘ signal ••••••••••••••••
(16) beats.
(vii) Give ‗Is Line Clear‘ signal • •
(viii) Acknowledge ‗Is Line Clear‘ signal • •
(ix) Press ‗Bell Push‘ button & ‗Train Going To‘
buttons until ‗Train Going To‘ arrowhead indication
lights up Green.
(x) ‗Line Closed‘ indicator turns off and ‗Train
Coming From‘ arrowhead indication lights up
Green.
(xi) ‗Line Closed‘ indicator turns off.
‗Train Going To‘ arrowhead indicator lights up
Green. Release the ‗Bell Push‘ & ‗Train Going To‘
buttons.
Take ‗off‘ the Last Stop Signal.

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 Put back the LSS controls to Normal. Ensure
SNK lights up Yellow.
(xii) Give ‗cancellation‘ signal •••••
(xiii) Acknowledge ‗cancellation‘ signal •••••
(xiv) Press ‗Cancellation Co-Op‘ button and
release it on receipt of bell code.
(xv) Cancellation Co-operation indication
appears. Press Bell Push button along with
Cancellation button. Cancel counter increments
by 1.
‗Train Coming From‘ arrowhead indication
shows flashing Green.
‗Cancel‘ indicator indicates flashing Yellow &
continues flashing for 120 seconds.
(xvi) ‗Train Going To‘ indicator will turn to
flashing Green
(xvii) On expiry of 120 seconds,
‗Train Coming From‘ arrowhead Indication and
‗Cancel‘ indication turns off.
‗Line Closed‘ indication lights up.
(xviii) SNOEK lights up Yellow ‗Train Going To‘
arrowhead Indication turns off.
‗Line Closed‘ indicator lights up.
(xix) Test the possibility of incorrect operation by
trying to take ‗OFF‘ Last Stop signal without
setting the Block Panel to ‗Train Going To‘
condition and satisfy that the Last Stop Signal
cannot be taken ‗OFF‘.

Note:-
(1) The above operations shall be repeated by the Station Master at „Y‟ beginning with sixteen
beats. The instruments at both ends shall be locked after completing the testing.

(2) Following entries shall be made in Red ink in the Train Signal Register by the authorized Signal
and Telecommunication department official at „X‟ and the Station Master at „Y‟.

Time Hours Minutes Date

Exchanged ‗Testing signal‘ with Station Master/Authorized Signal and Tele-communication

department official at station. Taken ‗OFF‘ Last Stop signal and restored it to normal and
cancellation counter number recorded on the instrument is .

---------------------------
Authorized S&T official / Station Master

Note:- SSE/JE Signal & Signal Technician are the officials authorized for the purpose of these
rules.The time to be recorded shall be the time when the testing was completed.

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6.13 Failure of Block Panel:-

The block panel working shall be considered as interrupted and its working shall be suspended in
the following circumstances:-

(i) When block panel is blank ( No indication) or any steady indication which is flashing

(ii) When the Bell Code signals are received indistinctly

(iii) Attention cannot be obtained on the Block Panel, including the failure of Panel Telephone.

(iv) Any damage is seen or reported to block panel.

(v) When none of the indications viz, ‗Train Coming From‘ and ‗Train Going To‘ appears on the block
panel except ‗Line Free‘.

(vi) When no train has entered into the block section but the ‗Line Free/Occupied‘ indicator changes to
Red on both lines and this indication persists even after Resetting of Axle counter has been tried.

(vii) When a train has arrived at the receiving station but the Block Panel still shows ‗Train On Line‘ red
indication and persists on both lines.

(viii) When a train arrives at a station without line clear.

(ix) When UFSBI / Mux/ SSBPAC fail indication appears.

(x) When Communication Link Fail indication becomes steady Yellow.

(xi) When ‗Train Going To‘ or ‗Train Coming From‘ arrowhead indications does not appear by
appropriate action through condition for asking ‗Line Clear‘ and granting permission to approach are
available and ‗Line Closed‘ ‗Yellow‘ is maintained.

(xii) ‗Train Going To‘ or ‗Train Coming From‘ arrowhead indication does not turn to Red to give ‗TrainOn
Line‘ on the entry of train into Block Section at either of the stations.

(xiii) When a train has arrived at the receiving station but the Block Panel shows flashing Green
indication even after ensuring SNK, LCB Key IN.

(xiv) When, after a Line Clear cancellation, ‗Cancel‘ indicator does not light up or flashing Yellow orlights
up steady Yellow after appropriate actions.

(xv) When BPAC of the section is failed.

Note:- i) During BPAC failure, after preparatory reset, if the next train to be dealt on the opposite
direction with respect to the previous train for which failure occurred, then block instrument can
be normalized with push back operation
ii) Block working need not be suspended where dual detection is provided and if one of the
detections is in working condition.

(xvi) When Last Stop Signal can be taken off when ‗Train Going To‘ is not lit.

(xvii) When Last Stop Signal cannot be taken OFF even though ‗Line Clear‘ has been obtained

(xviii) The station Master shall issue Form T/369(3b) duly making an endorsement with a Private
Number, obtained from the block station in advance as an authority to pass Last Stop Signal at
‗ON‘ position.

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(xix) In cases where the train is to be started from Non-signalled road, during such failures. T/511
shall be issued with an endorsement.
Note: However, the Block Panel working need not be suspended if the Last Stop Signal could not be
taken 'off' even after line clear has been obtained through Block Panel.

(xx) Block panel shows ‗Line closed‘ before arrival of train.

(xxi) ‗Train On Line‘ indication disappears before the arrival of the train.

(xxii) When LSS cannot be kept at ‗ON‘ during its suspension/disconnection

(xxiii) When LSS of the station does not go back to ‗ON‘ position on the entry of a train into the Block
Section.

(xxiv) Last Stop Signal goes to ‗ON‘ or Line occupied indicator turns to ‗RED‘ before the train actuates
Last Stop Signal.

(xxv) If the Station Master‘s key is lost or defective.

(xxvi) If the LCB Key is lost or defective.

(xxvii) When the train is required to enter the block section, which is already occupied by a trolley on
T/1518 with Caution Order protection and removal report is not received even after the sunset.

(xxviii) Private Number books are lost or misplaced at the time of granting line clear.

(xxix) When slip/catch siding key controlled by the block instrument cannot be extracted.

(xxx) When Single line working on Double line is introduced.

(xxxi) When the motor trolley, ladder trolley or lorry is required to enter the block section and when a
trolley is required to enter the block section on line clear.
(xxxii) When a relief engine/ engine is required to enter a Block Section obstructed due to an accident
or any other reason.
(xxxiii) Whenever, a material train, trolley, lorry and track maintenance machine is required to enter the
Block Section during line block.

(xxxiv) When an accident relief train is required to enter a Block section occupied by trolley on form
T/1518 with Line Clear Refused Endorsement.

(xxxv) When the Loco pilot passed the Advanced Starter at ‗On‘ and enter the block section without the
authority to proceed
(xxxvi) Any other circumstances not mentioned above necessitating suspension of Block Instrument.

6.14 Partial suspension of the Block Panel:-

(i) When the ‗‗Train Going To‘‘ indication at ‗starting station‘ do not correspond with ‗Train Coming
From‘ indication at the receiving station.
(ii) If the Last Stop signal can be taken ‗Off‘ with no ‗Line Clear‘ indication at sending station.
(iii) If the Last Stop signal fails to go to ‗ON‘ after the train has entered the block section.
(iv) When train for which ‗Line Clear‘ has been obtained and which has passed the ―Last Stop Signal‖,
is backed for any reason, in rear of the Last Stop signal.
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(v) When the Motor trolley, ladder trolley, or lorry is required to enter the block section and when a
trolley is required to enter the block section on ‗Line Clear‘.
(vi) When a train arrives at a station without ‗Line Clear‘ given for it.
(vii) When a relief train/engine is required to enter a block section obstructed due to an accident or any
other reason.
(viii) When an accident relief train is required to enter a block section occupied by a trolley on Form T/
1518 with ‗Line Clear Refused‘ endorsement.
(ix) When a train is required to enter the block section, which is already occupied by a trolley on Form
T/1518 with Caution Order protection and removal report is not received even after sunset.
(x) Whenever a Material train, trolley, lorry, Motor trolley, wiring train and track maintenance machine
is required enter the block section during ‗Line Block‘.
(xi) When the Private Number books are lost or misplaced at the time of granting Line Clear.
(xii) When BPAC fails in one direction.

6.15 Failure of Axle Counter:-

If Axle Counter does not show 'Clear' (Green Light — Large) indication on the reset box, after
clearance of the Block Section by the train after 'Preparatory Reset' it shall be treated as a failure of Axle
Counter. The Block Panel Working on this section shall remain suspended till S&T Staff rectifies
the same. During this period Trains shall be dealt on PLCT and closing of Block Section done as per
GR/SR.14.10.

6.16 RESETTING PROCEDURE OF AXLE COUNTERS:

After ensuring that the Block Section is clear, the Axle Counter shall be reset. The resetting
operation shall be resorted to only when there is ‗Occupied‘. (Red Light - Large) indication and the Block
Section is clear. The following procedure shall be adopted after advising the S&T staff concerned
about the failure of the Axle Counter.

(i) The receiving end SM shall ensure complete arrival of the train and give a Private Number
to thesending end SM confirming the complete arrival of the train.
(ii) The sending end SM shall acknowledge the same by communicating a Private Number.
(iii) The key of the Reset Box shall then be inserted in the reset box, turned in clockwise
direction andpressed simultaneously along with reset push button by both SMs independently.
Note: A buzzer sounds for 3 seconds and then stops automatically in case of Eldyne make Axle
counter.
(iv) The reset operation pertaining to Block Section will be carried out independently at bot h ends.
(v) Preparatory Reset' (Green Light —Small) indication on the reset box, to indicate that the Axle
Counter resetting operation is complete, will appear on the Axle Counter Indication-cum-Reset Box
at both ends.
(vi) The counter, provided for recording resetting operation will register next higher number.
Necessary entries shall be made in the 'Block proving Axle Counter Resetting Register'
maintained for this purpose. Similar entries are made by the SM at the other end of the Block
Section also.
(vii) When the 'Preparatory Reset' indication appears, the receiving end SM shall advise the
sending end SM regarding the completion of the Preparatory Reset process. The sending end
SM after ensuring, the availability of 'Preparatory Reset' indication at his end shall give a Private
Number to this effect to receiving end SM.
(viii) On clearance of the first train after preparatory reset, the Axle Counter will show 'Clear' (Green
Light - Large) indication at both receiving and sending stations and subsequent trains can be
normally dealt.
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(ix) However, if again the Axle Counter does not show 'Clear' indication but 'Occupied' indication
continues, the Block Panel working shall be suspended and trains shall be dealt on PLCT. The
S&T Officials of the section shall be advised to attend to the failure.

(x) The entries in TSR shall be made in red ink at both stations for the above cases.

(xi) Each and every operation of the reset button is counted on a digital counter and shall be recorded
in a separate register indicating the movement before and after operation of the reset button as per
the following proforma:-

Private Private
Number Number Private
Train No. Counter
given to received Counter Number Train No.
SI. Date/ After which reading
the from the reading after given by the dealt after
No. Time AxleCounter before
station in station in resetting dispatch resetting
has failed resetting
rear/ rear/ end SM
advance advance

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

6.17 Occasions when the Station Master themselves may resume Block Panel working without
being restored by the Signal and Telecommunication department official:-

i) When the LCB key is lost but subsequently recovered in good condition.
ii) Motor Trolley, Ladder trolley, trolley or lorry has cleared the block section.
iii) Restoration of Double Line Working after introduction of Single Line Working.
iv) When the Block section, which was obstructed due to an accident is clear of the obstruction.
v) When a traffic train is ready to enter the block section after the removal of‘ Line block‘ or expiry of
‗line block‘ period and when the block section is clear of material trains, motor trolley,
track maintenance machine etc.
vi) When the Station Master‘s key is lost but subsequently recovered in good condition.
vii) When a train is required to enter the block section, which is already occupied by a trolley on form
T/ 1518 with Caution Order protection, and removal report is received after the sunset.
viii) When an Accident Relief train clears block section already occupied by a trolley on Form T/ 1518
with ‗Line Clear Refused‘ endorsement.
(ix) When Private Number books are lost or mislaid at the time of granting line clear for a train and later
on if a book is available or when a train is ready to start from his end.

(x) When Communication Link Fails (steady yellow indication) and after the Communication Link
Failure indication becomes flickering again block panel operation can be restored.

(xi) When the cause of suspension of Block Panel and/or LSS is removed, SM shall restore the normal
working of Block Panel/ LSS, as the case may be.

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6.18 Occasions when block working is to be resumed by DSTE//ESTE/SSTE/ASDTE/ASTE or any
other Signal and Telecommunication department official authorized by name after
rectificationof defects:-
i) Last Stop Signal can be taken off when ‗Train Going To‘ is not lit.
ii) Last Stop Signal does not restore to ON position on entry of train into Block Section
iii) Block panel shows ‗Line closed‘ before arrival of train.
iv) When Train on line indication disappears before arrival of the train.

6.19 Procedure for working of Motor trolley:-

As per Para 3.16 the concerned operations shall be followed except the following.
(i) Before suspending the Block Panel LCB Key shall be extracted at other end and kept in safe
Custody.
(ii) The block panel shall be suspended and motor trolley shall be worked on ‗Line clear ticket‘.
(iii) On arrival of the Motor Trolley, The station master shall insert the LCB key and turn to IN to
restore the Block Panel.

6.20 Shunting:-
i) Shunting within the station section:-
While shunting on dispatch line Last Stop Signal shall be kept at ON. SM Key shall be taken out
and the Station Master shall hand over Form T/806 to the Loco Pilot authorizing him to shunt only
up to Last Stop Signal (within station section).
On completion of shunting, Loco Pilot shall handover Form T/806 to the Station Master who shall
cancel it and return the same to the Loco Pilot. The SM ensures clearance of line between
Starter/Shunt Signal/Stop Board/Fouling mark and LSS from any vehicle and inserts the ‗SM‘ key
and turns to ‗IN‘ position.
Note: For performing shunting up to Last Stop Signal when shunt signal is taken „off‟, T/806 need
not be given.

ii) Shunting of Train beyond Last Stop Signal (Block Forward):-

‗Block Forward‘ means performing shunting or obstruction of line in advance of Last Stop Signal in
the right direction. ‗Block Forward‘ may be done only when the block section in advance is clear of
trains/obstruction.

Station X Station Y
(i) Block Panel displays;
‗Line Closed‘ – Yellow
‗Line Free‗– Green
(ii) Block Panel displays;
‗Line Closed‘ – Yellow
‗ Line Free‘ – Green
(iii) Insert SM key & turn, Give call attention
signal/attend telephone signal.
(iv) Acknowledge the call attention/attend
telephonesignal.
(v) Attend telephone
(vi) Attend telephone
(vii) Inform intention to perform shunting in
Block Section.
(viii) Acknowledge & gives consent by private
number.
(ix) SM removes LCB Key and keeps in safe
custody.
(x) Issue Form T/806 and LSS key to Loco Pilot
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 of Train to perform shunting in Block Section.
(xi) On entry of train in Block Section, Buzzer
starts ringing & ACKN indication lights up. Line
occupied indication turns to Red.

‗Line Closed‘ indication turns off. Acknowledge

the buzzer by pressing ACKN button. ACKN
indication turns off.
(xii) On entry of train in Block Section, Buzzer
starts ringing & Line closed indicator turns off.
ACKN indication lights up Yellow.
Line occupied indication turns to Red.
Acknowledge the buzzer by pressing ACKN
button. ACKN indication turns off.
(xiii) On clearing of Block Section, Buzzer starts
ringing & ‗Line Closed‘ indication lights up Yellow.
ACKN indication lights up.
Line Free indicator turns to Green.
Acknowledges the buzzer by pressing ACKN
button. ACKN indication turns off.
(xiv) On clearing of Block Section,
Buzzer starts ringing &
‗Line Closed‘ indication lights up.
ACKN indication lights up.

Line Free indicator turns to Green.

Acknowledges the buzzer by pressing ACKN
button. ACKN indication turns off.
(xv) On completion of shunting, Loco Pilot shall
handover Form T/806 and LSS key to the Station
Master who shall cancel it and return the same to
the Loco Pilot. SM verifies the line between
opposite Starter (if any)/ Shunt signal or Stop
board/ Fouling mark and FSS, free from any
vehicle. Ensure SM key is IN, Gives call attention
/ attend telephone signal.
(xvi) Acknowledge call attention.
(xvii) Attend telephone
(xviii) Attend telephone.
(xix) Acknowledge supported by a private
number
(xx) Inform shunting is completed supported by
a private number.
(xxi) Insert LCB Key & turns to ‗IN‘.
(xxii) Lock the block panel (xxiii) Lock the block panel

Note: (i) In case of Last Stop Signal key could not be extracted for any reason, Station Master shall
make an endorsement in T/806 that "Last Stop Signal key could not be extracted'
mentioning the Private number obtained from the station in advance.
(ii) In case of block instrument failure, both end station masters shall exchange numbered
messages with Private number. The station master shall then make an endorsement in
form T/806 that the „Block Instrument has failed‟ mentioning the Private number obtained
from the station in advance.

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iii) Shunting beyond Outermost facing point or Block Section Limit Board (Block Back):-
―Block Back‘ on Double Line means performing shunting or obstruction of line in rear of outermost
facing point or Block Section Limit Board in multiple aspect area‘.

Station X Station Y
(i) Block Panel displays:
‗Line Closed‘ – Yellow
‗Line Free‗– Green
SNOEK – Yellow
(ii) Block Panel displays:
‗Line Closed‘ – Yellow
‗Line Free‘ – Green
SNK – Yellow
(iii) Insert SM key & turn, Give call attention
signal.
(iv) Insert SM key & turn, Acknowledge the call
attention signal.
(v) Attend telephone.
(vi) Attend telephone
(vii) Inform intention to perform shunting in
BlockSection.
(viii) Acknowledge & gives consent by private
number
(ix) Removes LCB Key and keeps in safe
custody.
Issue Form T/806 to Loco Pilot of train to
perform shunting in Block Section.
(x) On entry of train in Block Section, Buzzer
starts ringing & Line closed indicator turns
off. ACKN indication lights up.
Line occupied indication turns to Red.
Acknowledge the buzzer by pressing ACKN
button. ACKN indication turns off.
(xi) On entry of train in Block Section. Buzzer
starts ringing & ACKN indication lights up.
Line occupied indication turns to Red.
‗Line Closed‘ indication turns off.
Acknowledge the buzzer by pressing ACKN
button. ACKN indication turns off.
(xii) On clearing of Block Section, Buzzer starts
ringing & ‗Line Closed‘ indication lights up.
ACKN indication lights up.
Line Free indicator turns to Green.
Acknowledge the buzzer by pressing ACKN
button. ACKN indication turns off.
(xiii) On completion of shunting, Loco Pilot shall
handover Form T/806 to the Station Master
who cancel it and return the same to the
Loco Pilot. SM verifies the line between
opposite Starter (if any)/ Shunt signal or
Stop board/ Fouling mark and FSS, free
from any vehicle.
Ensures SM key is IN. Gives call attention /
attend telephone signal.
(xiv) Acknowledge call attention.
(xv) Attend telephone.
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 (xvi) Attend telephone
(xvii) Inform shunting is completed supported by
a private number.
(xviii) Acknowledge supported by a private
number
(xix) Inserts LCB Key & turns to ‗IN‘.
(xx) Lock the block panel (xxi) Lock the block panel

Note: In case of block instrument failure, both end station masters shall exchange numbered
messages with Private number, and station master shall give form T/806 with endorsement that
„Block Instrument has failed‟ mentioning the Private number given for „Block Back‟.

6.21 Closing of Block after a Push Back Operation:-

After a train has been pushed back at the sending station, the sending station advises the
receiving station. The receiving station can close the section by pressing ‗Bell push‘ and ‗Cancel‘
button after getting co-operation from the other end station.

6.22 Method of Push Back Operation:-

On the double line, a running train pushing back, for any reason, shall be brought to a stand short
of the last Stop signal of the line on which he is backing or opposite to and short of the first Stop
signal of the other line whichever comes first.

STATION X STATION Y
(i) Train clears the Block Section. ‗Line (ii) Train clears the Block Section. ‗Line Free‘
Free‘ indicator turns Green. Buzzer starts indicator turns Green. Buzzer starts ringing.
ringing. ACKN indicator lights up. ACKN indicator lights up.
‗Train Going To‘ arrowhead indication ‗Train Coming From‘ arrowhead indication
turns to flashing Green. turns to flashing Green.
Acknowledges the buzzer by pressing Acknowledges the buzzer by pressing ACKN
ACKN button. ACKN indicator turns off. button. ACKN indicator turns off.
Ensure SNK
indicator Yellow
(iii) Advises receiving end station SM about (iv) On request from sending station SM about
cancellation duly communicating a PN closing of block on telephone after prescribed
on telephone after prescribed ‗Bell‘ code. bell code.
Ensures SNK indicator Yellow.
(v) Gives co-operation to the other end (vi) Co-Op to light up Yellow.
station for cancellation. Presses‘ Bell‘ & ‗Cancel‘ button with SM key
IN. Cancel Counter increments. Cancel
indication lights up flashing Yellow &
continues flashing for 120 seconds.
(vii) On expiry of 120 seconds.
‗Train Coming From‘ arrowhead
Indication and ‗Cancel‘ indication turnsoff.
‗Line Closed‘ indication lights up.
(viii) ‗Train Going To‘ arrowhead indication
turns off. ‗Line Closed‘ indication lights
up.

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 CHAPTER 7

PUSH BUTTON TOKEN LESS BLOCK INSTRUMENT WITH UFSI (UNIVERSAL FAIL SAFE BLOCK
INTERFACE)

7.01 Diagram of Push Button Token less Block Instrument with UFSBI (For Single Line):-

Description of Buttons, Indications, Keys and Buzzers provided are in correspondence with the
Conventional Push Button type Block Instrument.

7.02 Description of Push Button type Token less Block Instrument:-

(i) Bell Push button:- This is operated to transmit ‗Bell code‘ signals and is colored black.

(ii) ‗Train Going To‟ button:- This is operated along with ‗Bell Push‘ button by the Station Master of
the sending station to set his instrument to ‗Train Going To‘ condition and the instrument at the
receiving station to ‗Train Coming From‘ condition and is colored green.

(iii) ‗Line Closed‟ button:- This is operated along with ‗Bell Push‘ button by the Station Master of the
receiving station to set both the instruments referring to the block section to ‗Line Closed‘ condition
and is colored White.

(iv) „Cancellation‟ button:- This is operated along with the ‗Bell Push‘ button to enable cancellation of
‗Train Going To‘ condition when the train has not entered the block section and is colored red. The
same button is operated along with the ‗Bell Push‘ button to enable cancellation of ‗Train On
Line‘ condition after the train has pushed back to the sending station.

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(v) MUX/UFSBI status:-
OK [GREEN]:- This indication glows when the UFSBI is in working condition.
FAIL [RED]:- This indication glows when the Block Interface is in failure mode.
(LINK-fail [YELLOW]:- This indication glows when the modem fails to receive any data from
remote location.

(vi) Cancellation Counter:- This counter registers the next higher number whenever cancellation
button is operated along with Bell Push button for cancelling ‗Line Clear‘.

Note:- At the time of change of duties the Station Masters handing over and taking over charge
shall record the last number registered at the counter in the Train Signal Register duly
signed by them.

(vii) ‗Line Closed Indicator:- This is an indication lit white, when the instrument is in ‗Line Closed‘
condition and remains lit as long as the instrument is in ‗Line Closed‘ condition.

(viii) „Train Going To‟ indicator:- This is an indication lit green, when the instrument is set to ‗Train
Going To‘ condition and remains lit, as long as the instrument is set to ‗Train Going To‘ condition.

(ix) ‗Train Coming From‟ indicator:- This is an indication lit green when the instrument is in ‗Train
Coming From‘ condition and remains lit, as long as the instrument is set to ‗Train Coming From'
condition.

(x) „Train On Line‟ indicator:- This is an indication lit red when a train enters the block section in
‗Train Going To‘ / ‗Train Coming From‘ condition and remains lit till the section is closed.

(xi) „Free Indicator‟:- This is an indication lit green after 120 seconds from the operation of
cancellation button when a train has not entered the block section and remains lit till the Block
Instrument is brought to ‗Line Closed‘ condition.

(xii) SNR Indicator:- This is lit white when the First Stop signal and Last Stop signal are at ‗ON‘ with
their controls are normal and when the Shunt key remains in and locked in ‗EKT‘ apparatus at both
ends of the block section to which the Instrument relates.

(xiii) Last Stop signal Indicator:- When lit red, it means that the Last Stop signal is at ‗ON‘ and when lit
green, it indicates that the Last Stop signal is ‗OFF‘.

(xiv) Station Master‟s key:- When taken out, it prevents unauthorized operation of the instrument
However, Bell codes, ‗Train Coming From‘ indication, ‗Train On Line‘ indication and ‗Train On Line‘
buzzer etc., can still be received.

(xv) „Train On Line‟ Buzzer‟:- This provides intermittent audible warning at the receiving station when
a train enters the block section and can be stopped by pressing the Bell Push button.

(xvi) „LVT Buzzer‟:- This provides continuous audible warning at the receiving station when the last
vehicle passes the Last Vehicle Track circuit. It can be stopped by normalizing the Home Signal
lever/knob/slide.
Note: - This does not indicate the complete arrival of the train.

(xvii) Telephone:- This is provided for communication with the Station Master at the other end of the
block section.
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(xviii)The Shunt key:-
(a) It is provided in the electric key transmitter connected with the Block Instrumentconcerned. It
can be extracted in any condition, except the ‗Train Coming From‘ condition.
(b) To extract the Shunt key, SHK button should be pressed and when there is deflection in‗EKT‘
apparatus, the Shunt key shall be turned anti-clockwise and taken out.
(c) When the Shunt key is taken out, it prevents any operation of the Block Instrument butdoes
not prevent transmission of bell code signals.
(d) The Shunt key shall be extracted on the following occasions:-
(1) When it is necessary to permit shunting in advance of Starter.
(2) When it is required to prevent the Station Master at the other end from setting his
instrument to ‗Train Going To‘ condition.
(3) When the Block Instrument is suspended/failed, (Whenever possible).
(4) During ‗Line block‘.
(5) When ‗Train Divided signal‘ is received and acknowledged.
(6) When the Station Master at one of the block section could not extract Shunt key, he shall
advise the Station Master at the other end to extract Shunt key.
(7) When a Motor trolley/ Motor trolleys following a Train / Motor trolley.

Note:-
(i) On all the occasions listed above except when the Shunt key is to be given to the Loco
Pilot as in item (1), the Station Master shall keep it in his safe custody.
(ii) It shall be properly secured in a pouch and handed over to the Loco Pilot during
shunting.
(iii) For restoring the Shunt Key to the instrument it shall be inserted and turned clock wise to
the maximum extent possible.

(xix) S.H.K. Button:- This is coloured blue. This is pressed whenever Shunt key is to be extracted.

(xx) S.C.K. Button:- This is coloured blue. This is pressed whenever control key of slip / catch
siding points, where provided is to be extracted.

Note: -
1. Failure of slip siding key: - When slip siding key controlled by the Block Instrument cannot be
extracted, Block working shall be suspended after bringing the instrument to „Line Closed‟
condition. Only then the emergency key provided for this purpose shall be used for setting
the point and train shall be started on „Line Clear Ticket‟.
2. Failure of catch siding key:- Whenever the instrument is in „Train coming from‟ condition, but
the catch siding key cannot be extracted, the emergency key provided for this purpose can
be taken out of the sealed box and used. However, block working shall immediately be
suspended after the complete arrival of the train and after bringing the instrument to „Line
Closed‟ condition.

7.03 Outdoor apparatus:-

(i) First Vehicle Track Circuit (FVT):-
(a) This is placed in advance of the Last Stop signal.
(b) It is actuated when the engine / first vehicle passes over it.
(c) When it is actuated-
 The Last Stop signal is replaced to ‗ON‘.
 ‗Train On Line‘ indication appears on both the instruments of the block section.
 ‗Train On Line‘ buzzer will sound intermittently at the receiving station.
 Restores First Stop signal to ‗ON‘:
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 Note:- In Multiple aspect signalling territories occupation of the first vehicle track by the Train will
replace the Home signal to „ON. However, the Home signal control or Calling-on signal
control shall not be put back to normal, until the „LVT buzzer‟ sounds. Failure to adhere to
this will result in block failure and the „LVT buzzer‟ will not sound.

(ii) Last Vehicle Track circuit (LVT):-

This is placed in advance of the Home signal and between Outermost facing points and LSS.
When the last vehicle of a train passes over it, the ‗LVT buzzer‘ starts operating, indicating the
arrival of the train and can be stopped by putting back the Home signal control or Calling-on signal
control to normal. However, this does not indicate the complete arrival of the train.

7.04 Testing before taking over charge:-

(i) The Station Master shall take ‗OFF‘ the Last Stop signal /IBS signal without setting the
instrument to ‗Train Going To‘ condition.
(ii) It shall not be possible to take ‗OFF‘ the Last Stop signal /IBS signal in the ‗Line Closed‘
condition, which indicates that the Block Instrument is in proper working order.
(iii) If it is possible to take ‗OFF‘ Last Stop signal / IBS signal, the Block Instrument working shall
be suspended.

7.05 Precautions to be taken before setting the Instrument to „Train Going to‟ condition:-
(i) SM‘s key shall be in the reverse position.
(ii) The Instrument shall be in the ‗Line Closed‘ condition.
(iii) SNR‘ indication is available and the Last Stop signal indicator shows ‗red‘.
(iv) Slip/Catch siding key, if provided and Shunt key, are intact in the instrument.
(v) Entries for the previous train in the Train Signal Register are complete and the block section is
clear and free from obstruction.
(vi) Line Clear should not have been given or obtained by any other means.
(vii) A Private Number should have been obtained.

7.06 Precautions to be taken before giving, „Line Clear‟:-

(i) SM‘s key shall be in the reverse position.
(ii) The Instrument shall be in the ‗Line Closed‘ condition.
(iii) SNR indication is available.
(iv) Slip/Catch siding, if provided, and Shunt key are intact in the instrument.
(v) Entries for the previous train in the Train Signal Register are complete and the block
section is clear and free from obstruction.
(vi) Line Clear should not have been given or obtained by any other means.
Note:- After ensuring all the above said precautions, the Station Master shall give a Private
Number as a categorical assurance.

7.07 Precautions to be taken before closing the block section:-

(i) The train should have arrived complete and the entry for the train is completed in the TSR.
(ii) Reception signals behind the train should have been put back to ‗ON‘ and Station Master‘s control
restored to normal position.
(iii) The ‗SNR‘ indication is available on the instrument.

7.08 Method of signalling a train from one block station to another block station:-

Sending station „X‟ Receiving station „Y‟

(i) Insert Station Master‘s key and turn. Give

‗Attention signal ●‘.

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 (ii) Insert Station Master‘s key and turn.
Acknowledge ‗Attention‘ signal ● and give out
station name.

(iii) On receipt of acknowledgement, attend

telephone. Ensure the correctness of the
station. Give out station name. Give Number
and description of train and ask, ‗Is Line Clear
(orally).

(iv) Ensure the correctness of the station.

Repeat number and description of the train. If
the line is clear say, ‗Line is Clear‘ and give
the Private Number for the train.

(v) Repeat the Private Number received. Operate

‗Train Going To‘ button along with ‗Bell push‘
button and keep them pressed.

(vi) Block Instrument displays ‗Train Coming From‘

indication.

(vii) Block Instrument displays ‗Train Going To‘

indication. Release buttons.
(viii)(a) Take ‗OFF‘ Last Stop signal.
(b) Train enters block section actuating
‗first vehicle track circuit‘
(c) Last Stop signal returns to ‗ON‘
automatically.
(d) ‗Train On Line‘ indication appears
automatically.
(e) Return the Last Stop signal control to
normal.
(ix)(a)‗Train On Line‘ indication appears
automatically and ‗Train On Line‘ buzzer
sounds intermittently.
(b) Press Bell push button to stop the buzzer.
(c) Audible warning stops.

(x) (a) Take OFF reception signals.

(b) Train passes over ‗first vehicle trackcircuit‘.
(c) First stop signal returns to ‗ON‘
automatically.
(d) As last vehicle passes ‗Last VehicleTrack
circuit‘, ‗LVT buzzer‘ sounds continuously.
(e) Put back the Home signal control to
normal. When the train is received on
Calling-on signal, the calling-on signal
control to be put back to ‗ON‘ to stop LVT
buzzer.
(f) Audible warning stops.

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 Note:-

1. In Multiple Aspect signalling territory though

Home Signal may go back to ‗ON‘ automatically by
the passage of the train. Home signal control or
Calling-on signal control shall not be put back to
normal, until the whole of the train has arrived and
the ‗LVT buzzer‘ sounds. Failure to adhere to this
will result in block failure and the ‗LVT buzzer‘ will
not sound.

2. In case of failure of Home Signal, train shall be

received as per G.R/SR 3.69 However, the
Lever/Knob of the defective Home Signal and the
Station Master‘s control slide shall be kept in the
reversed position sothat the ‗LVT buzzer‘ may sound
and the block section can be closed, as otherwise,
this will lead to suspension of Block Instrument
working.

3. Do not reverse the Home Signal lever/knob

during partial failure of points (N or R), even it leads
to Block failures if the signal is likely to assume
‗OFF‘ aspect. Immediately advise S&T staff
concerned for rectification of block failure.

(xi) After ensuring that the train has arrived complete

and all relevant signals are at ‗ON, operate the Line-
Closed button along with Bell Push button and keep
them pressed.

(xii) Block Instrument sets to ‗Line Closed‘

indication. Lock the Block Instrument

(xiii) Block Instrument sets to ‗Line Closed‘ indication.

Release buttons. Lock the Block Instrument

7.09 To cancel „Line Clear‟ before a train enters the block section:-

Sending station „X‟ Receiving station „Y‟

Block Instrument displays ‗Train Going To‘ Block Instrument displays ‗Train Coming From‘
indication and all concerned signals and signal indication and all concerned signals and signal
levers/knobs are normal levers/ knobs are normal
(i)(a) Press ‗Cancellation‘ button along with ‗Bell
Push‘ button.
(b) Cancellation counter registers next higher
number
(c) Give ‗Attention‘ signal ●

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 (ii) Acknowledge ‗Attention‘ signal. ● and attend
telephone.
(iii) Attend telephone and advise on
telephoneintention to cancel ‗Line Clear‘.
(iv) Acknowledge intention to cancel ‗LineClear‘.

(v) ‗Free‘ indication appears 120 seconds after

‗Cancellation‘ button is operated. Give
‗Attention‘ signal ●.
(vi) Acknowledge ‗Attention‘ signal ●.
(vii) Send ‗Cancellation‘ signal ●●●●● by
pressing ‗Bell push‘ button.
(viii) Acknowledge ‗Cancellation‘ signal ●●●●● by
pressing ‗Bell Push‘ button and keep ‗Line
Closed‘ button also pressed on thelast beat.

(ix) Press ‗Bell push‘ button and ‗Line closed‘

button on receipt of the last beat of the
‗cancellation‘ signal.
(x) Block Instrument set to ‗Line Closed‘
indication. Release buttons.

(xi) Block Instrument set to ‗Line closed‘

indication. Release buttons and lock the
Block Instrument
(xii) Lock the Block Instrument

Note:- Whenever ‗Line Clear‘ has been cancelled, an entry regarding the same with time and reasons
shall be entered in red ink in the Train Signal Register.

7.10 To cancel „Line Clear‟ when a train returns to the starting station:-

Sending station „X‟ Receiving station „Y‟

Block Instrument displays ‗Train Going to‘ and Block Instrument Displays ‗Train Coming From‘
‗Train On Line‘ indications. and ‗Train On Line‘ indications.
(i) Give ‗Attention‘ signal
(ii) Acknowledge ‗Attention Signal‘ ● and attend
telephone
(iii) Attend telephone and advise that the train is
returning to the starting station and the
intention to cancel ‗Line Clear‘.
(iv) Acknowledge the same and replace reception
signal control to normal, if the signals had been
taken ‗OFF‘.

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(v)(a) Take ‗OFF‘ reception signals.
(b) Train passes over first vehicle track circuit.
(c) First Stop signal returns to ‗ON‘.
(d) As the last vehicle passes the Last vehicle
Track circuit, the ‗‘LVT buzzer‘ sounds
continuously.
(e) Put back the Home signal control or
Calling-on signal control to normal.
(f) Audible warning stops.

Note:-
In Multiple Aspect signalling territory
though Home Signal may go back to ‗ON‘
automatically by the passage of the train, Home
signal control or Calling-on signal control shall
not be put back to Normal, until the whole of train
has arrived and the ‗LVT buzzer‘ sounds. Failure
to adhere to this will result in block failures and
the ‗LVT buzzer‘ will not sound alarm.
(vi) After ensuring that the train has arrived
complete and all signals are at ‗ON‘,
(a) Press cancellation button along with bell
push button.
(b) Cancellation counter registers next
highernumber.
(c) Give Attention signal ●.
(vii) Acknowledge ‗Attention‘ signal ●.

(viii) Send ‗Cancellation‘ signal ●●●●● by

pressing ‗Bell Push‘ button

(ix) Acknowledge ‗Cancellation‘ signal ●●●●● by

pressing ‗Bell Push‘ button. Keep ‗Line Closed‘
button also pressed on the last beat.

(x) Press ‗Bell Push‘ button and ‗Line Closed‘

button on receipt of the last beat of the
cancellation signal.
(xi) Block Instrument set to ‗Line Closed‘
indication. Release buttons.
(xii) Block Instrument set to ‗Line Closed‘
indication.
Release buttons and lock the Block
Instrument.
(xiii) Lock the Block Instrument.

Note:- Whenever ‗Line Clear‘ has been cancelled, an entry regarding the same with time and reasons
shall be entered in the Train Signal Register.

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7.11 Procedure for testing the Block instrument by the Authorized Signal and
Telecommunication official:-

Authorized Signal and Tele-communication

Station Master at „Y‟.
department official at „X‟.
(i) Insert Station Master‘s key and turn. Give
Attention signal. ●
(ii) Insert Station Master‘s key and turn.
Acknowledge Attention signal. ● and attend
telephone.
(iii) On receipt of acknowledgement, convey
intention for testing the Block Instrument.
(iv) Give consent
(v) Give Testing signal (16 beats)
●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●.
(vi) Acknowledge Testing signal by giving (16
beats) ●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●.
(vii) Set the Instrument to ‗Train Going To‘
indication by pressing ‗Bell push button‘ and
‗Train Going To‘ button simultaneously.
(viii) Instrument displays ‗Train Coming From‘
indication.
(ix) Instrument displays ‗Train Going To‘
indication.
(x)(a) Take ‗OFF‘ the Last Stop signal.
(b) Return the Last Stop signal control
tonormal.
(c) Last Stop signal returns to ‗ON‘.
(d) Press ‗cancellation‘ button along with the
‗Bell Push‘ button.
(e) Counter registers next higher number.
(xi)(a) ‗Free‘ indication appears 120 seconds
after‗cancellation‘ button is operated.
(b) Give ‗Attention‘ signal ●.
(xii) Acknowledge ‗Attention‘ signal ●.
(xiii) Send ‗Cancellation‘ signal ●●●●● by
pressing ‗Bell Push‘ button.
(xiv) Acknowledge ‗Cancellation‘ signal ●●●●●
by pressing Bell Push button, keep Line
Closed button also pressed on the last
beat.
(xv) Press ‗Bell Push‘ button and ‗Line Closed‘
button on receipt of the last beat of the
‗cancellation‘ signal.

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 (xvi) Block Instrument is set to ‗Line Closed‘
indication. Release buttons.
(xvii) Block Instrument set to ‗Line Closed‘
indication. Release buttons.
(xviii) Test the possibility of incorrect operation by
trying to take ‗OFF‘ Last Stop signal without
setting the instrument to ‗Train Going To‘
condition and satisfy that the Last Stop signal .
cannot be taken ‗OFF‘.

Note:-
(1) The above operations shall be repeated by the Station Master at ‗Y‘ beginning with sixteen beats.
The instruments at both ends shall be locked after completion of testing.
(2) Following entries shall be made in red ink in the Train Signal Register by the authorized Signal
and Telecommunication department official at ‗X‘ and the Station Master at ‗Y‘.

Time Hours Minutes Date

Exchanged ‗Testing Signal‘ with Station Master /Authorized Signal and Tele-communication
department official at _______ station. Taken ‗OFF‘ Last Stop signal and restored it to
normal andcancellation counter number recorded on the Instrument is ______.

Authorized S&T official / Station Master

Note:- SE/JE/Signal & Signal Technician are the official authorized for the purpose of these rules. The
time to be recorded shall be the time when the testing was completed.

7.12 Failure of the Instrument:-

The Block Instrument working shall be considered as interrupted and its working shall be
suspended in the following circumstances: -
i) Attention cannot be obtained on the Block Instrument, including the failure of block telephone.
ii) Bell signals are received indistinctly or fail altogether.
iii) Last Stop signal can be taken ‗OFF‘ when the Block Instrument is not set to ‗Train Going To‘
condition.

Note:- However, Block Instrument working need not be suspended, if the Last stop signal could not be
taken off even after setting the instrument to ‗Train Going To‘ condition.
a. The Station Master shall issue Form T/ 369(3b) duly making an endorsement with a
Private Number, obtained from the block station in advance as an authority to pass the
Last stop signal at ‗ON‘ position.
b. In cases where the train is to be started from non-signalled road, during such failures, T /
511 shall be issued with an ‗endorsement‘.
iv) There is reason to believe that contact exists between block wire and any other circuit.
v) The Block Instrument or battery counter is found unlocked.
vi) A train arrives without proper Line Clear.
vii) ‗Train going to‘ condition cannot be cancelled even after correct sequence of operations.

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viii) When a Material train, Motor trolley, trolley, lorry, and track maintenance machine is required to
enter the block section when ‗Line block‘ is in force.
ix) When a relief train/engine is required to enter a block section obstructed due to an accident orany
other reason.
x) When an Accident Relief Train is to enter a block section occupied by a trolley on Form T/ 1518
with Line Clear Refused endorsement.
xi) ‗LVT buzzer‘ does not sound after complete arrival of the train.

Note:- Even, if the ‗LVT buzzer‘ operates for subsequent trains after suspension of Block
Instrument, no attempt shall be made to bring the Block Instrument to normal until the
Block Instrument is restored by the Signal and Telecommunication department official.
xii) The Block Instrument cannot be set to ‗Line Closed‘ condition, after the arrival of the train.
xiii) Before arrival of the train, the instrument can be set to ‗Line Closed‘ condition.
xiv) Before arrival of the train, ‗Train On Line‘ indication disappears.
xv) Train on line‘ buzzer fails at the receiving station.
xvi) ‗Train On Line‘ indication fails either at the sending station or receiving station.
xvii) Motor trolley, OHE Ladder trolley or Lorry is required to enter a block section and when a trolley is
required to enter the block section on ‗Line Clear.‘
xviii) The Last Stop signal fails to return to ‗ON‘ automatically as a train passes it.
xix) Last Stop signal goes to ‗ON‘ or ‗Train On Line‘ indication appears prematurely, before the train
actuates first vehicle track circuit.
xx) If the Station Master‘s key is lost or becomes defective.
xxi) If the Shunt key is lost or becomes defective.
xxii) When a train is required to enter the block section, which is already occupied by a trolley on T/
1518 with Caution Order protection and removal report is not received even after sunset.
xxiii) Private Number books are lost or misplaced at the time of granting Line clear.
xxiv) When slip / catch siding key controlled by the Block Instrument cannot be extracted.
xxv) When BPAC fails
Note:- During BPAC failure, after preparatory reset, if the next train to be dealt on the opposite
direction with respect to the previous for which failure occurred, then block instrument can
be normalized with push back operation
xxvi) When the Loco pilot passed the Advanced Starter at ‗On‘ and enter the block section without the
authority to proceed
xxvii) Any other circumstances not mentioned above necessitating suspension of Block Instrument.

7.13 Occasions when Block Instrument working is to be resumed by

DSTE/ESTE/SSTE/ADSTE/ASTE or any other S & T official authorized by name after
rectification of defects:-
(i) Last Stop signal/IBS signal can be taken ‗OFF‘ when the Block Instrument is not set to ‗Train
Going To‘ condition.
(ii) The Block Instrument can be set to ‗Line Closed‘ condition before the arrival of the train.
(iii) ‗Train On Line‘ indication disappears before the arrival of the train.

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7.14 Occasions when Station Masters themselves may resume Block Instrument working
without being certified by Signal and Telecommunication department official:-
(i) When a traffic train is ready to enter the block section after the removal of‘ Line block‘ or expiryof
‗Line block‘ period and when the block section is clear of material trains, motor trolley, track
maintenance machine etc.
(ii) When an Accident Relief train clears block section already occupied by a trolley on form T/ 1518
with ‗Line Clear refused‘ endorsement.
(iii) When the Block section which was obstructed due to an accident is now clear of theobstruction.
(iv) Motor trolley, trolley, OHE Ladder trolley and Lorry have cleared the block section.
(v) When the Station Master‘s key is lost but subsequently recovered in good condition.
(vi) When the Shunt key is lost but subsequently recovered in good condition.
(vii) When a train is required to enter the block section, which is already occupied by a trolley on Form
T/ 1518 with Caution Order protection and removal report is received after sunset.
(viii) When the Station Master is unable to give a Private Number for a train at the time of giving ‗Line
Clear‘ due to Private Number book being lost or mislaid but the same or another is subsequently
found before granting ‗Line Clear‘ to another train or when he has a train to be started from his
end.

7.15 UFSBI Alarm Panel:-

In addition to the above one adjunct alarm panel is provided which is explained below.

Size of the ALARM PANEL: L 10‖ X W 6‖ X H 4‖

The UFSBI alarm panel box consists of following:

1. ACKN. Button for Single CPU fail: To acknowledge the buzzer if any one of the CPU of UFSBI
fails.
2. ACKN. Button for redundant DC-DC Converter: To acknowledge the buzzer if any of DC-
DC convertor fails.
3. ACKN. Button for system failure: To acknowledge the buzzer if UFSBI system goes to shut
down mode.
4. Indication (Red) for Single CPU fail: It glows when any one of the CPU of UFSBI fails and
remains―ON‖ till the fault rectified.
5. Indication (Red) for Redundant DC-DC: It glows when any module of DC-DC converter fails
andremains ―ON‖ till the fault rectified.
6. Indication (Red) for system failure: It glows when UFSBI system goes to shut down mode
and remains ―ON‖ till the fault rectified.

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7.16 Procedure for working of Motor trolley

The procedure given under Para 4.29 shall be followed. The block instrument working shall be
suspended and motor trolley shall be worked on ‗Line clear ticket‘.

7.17 Shunting Procedure:

The procedure given under Para 4.30 shall be followed.

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 CHAPTER 8
FOLLOW UP ACTION DURING BLOCK INSTRUMENT FAILURES ON SINGLE LINE AND
DOUBLE LINE

8.01 Procedure to be followed if a station fails to get the adjacent station‟s Attention on the
Block instrument: -

If a Station Master fails to get the Attention of the Station Master of the adjacent station on the block
instrument, he shall try to advise him to attend the Block Instrument through Station to station fixed
telephones or Railway Auto Phones and BSNL phones or Control Telephone or Very High Frequency
set.

Alternative means of communication

If it is found that the Block Instrument is not in working order, ‗Line Clear‘ shall be obtained through
alternative means of communication in the order of priority as given below:-
i) Direct means of communications: -
(a) Telephone attached to Block Instrument.
ii) Indirect Means of communications: -
(a) Station to station fixed telephones
(b) Fixed telephone such as Railway Auto Phones and BSNL phones
(c) Control Telephone
(d) Very High Frequency sets under special instructions, but not as the sole means of
communication on sections where passenger trains run
iii) If all the above means of communications fail, and Line Clear can not be obtained by
any of the above means, the procedure prescribed in S.R.6.02 (ii) or S.R.6.02 (iii) as the
case may be shall be followed.

8.02 Record of Block instrument failures: -

A record of the block instrument failures shall be maintained in the Signal, Block Failure and
Inspection register.

8.03 Exchange of failure messages and instructions for signaling trains between stations;

(a) Direct means of communication:-

In the event of failure of Block Instrument, the Station Master shall advise the Station Master at
the other end indicating time, date and probable cause of the failure if known. The Station
Master of the concerned station shall immediately advise the concerned authorized S&T official,
Section Controller and Divisional Railway Manger / Traffic through Railway Auto phone / BSNL
phone/Control telephone. They shall exchange Block Failure messages, which shall be
recorded in red ink in the Train Signal Register in the following format:-

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 From To
Station Master (Station) Station Master (Station)
No

Block Instrument working failed/suspended between and stations at

Hours minutes due to/as (Reasons e.g. operating handle could not be turned or token
lost or Motor trolley working etc,). Train signalling shall be done through block telephone.

Message given by ..................(Name of SM)

The above message shall be recorded by both Station Masters in their TSRs and the receiving
end Station Master shall acknowledge by giving the following message, which shall also be
recorded by both SMs in their TSRs.

From To
Station Master (Station) Station Master (Station)
No
Your No understand that Block Instrument working failed/suspended between
and stations at Hours minutes due to/as (e.g. operating
handle could not be turned or token lost or motor trolley working etc,). Train signalling shall be
done through block telephone.

Message given by ------------ (Name of SM)

(b) Indirect means of communication:-

In the event of failure of Block Instrument, Block telephone , when Line Clear is to be obtained
through Station to Station fixed telephone /Railway Auto Phone / BSNL phone / Control
Telephone / Very High Frequency set, the Station Master shall advise the Station Master at the
other end in the following Format.

From To
Station Master (Station) Station Master ____ (Station)
No

Block instrument and/or Block telephone working failed/ suspended between and
stations at Hours minutes due to/as (Reasons e.g. Operating handle
could not be turned or token lost or Motor trolley working etc,). Train signaling shall be done
through Station-to-Station fixed telephone /Railway Auto Phone/ BSNL phone or Control
Telephone/Very High Frequency set.
Message given by (Name of SM)

Note:- The means of communication which is to be used on that occasion only to be

mentioned.

The above message shall be recorded by both Station Masters in their TSRs and the receiving
end Station Master shall acknowledge by giving the following message, which shall also be
recorded by both SMs in their TSRs.

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 From To
Station Master (Station) Station Master__________(Station)
No

Your No Understand Block instrument and/or Block telephone working

failed/suspended between and stations at Hours minutes due
to/as (Reasons e.g. operating handle could not be turned or token lost or Motor trolley working
etc),. Train signaling shall be done through Station-to-Station fixed telephone /Railway Auto
Phone/BSNL phone or Control Telephone/Very High Frequency set.
Message given by (Name of SM)

Note: (1) The Station Master shall exchange the above failure messages through Block
Telephone / Station to station fixed telephone / BSNL / Railway Auto phone / Control
Telephone/ Very High Frequency set as the case may be.

(2) (i) On Double Line sections, where Block Instruments are kept in the cabins and
worked by Cabin Station Master without Control telephone and other alternative
means of communications, during failure of Block Instrument and block
telephone, the Cabin Station Master shall, at first, suspend Block Instrument
working in the concerned section, and make entries in red ink in the TSR as per
rule 8.03 (b) duly consulting the Platform Station Master regarding the
alternative means of communication to be used. The Platform Station Master
shall then transmit the Block failure message as per 8.03
(b) to the Platform Station Master at the other end and to all concerned. The
Platform Station Master of the receiving station, shall convey this message to the
Cabin Station Master who shall record the same in the Train Signal Register in
red ink and acknowledge the same as per 8.03 (b). The acknowledgement shall
be transmitted to the Platform Station Master at the starting station who shall
communicate the same to the Cabin Station Master at his station for recording
the same in the Train Signal Register.

ii) The Cabin Station Master shall draw a prominent red line below the entry and
thereafter inform the platform duty Station Master to obtain ‗Line Clear‘ for the
waiting train through the alternative means of communication.

iii) The platform duty Station Master shall then obtain ‗Line Clear‘ through alternative
indirect means of communications from the PF Station Master / Cabin Station
Master at the other end and communicate the same to the Cabin SM under
exchange of Private Numbers. Cabin Master/Cabin Station Master shall then
prepare the Line Clear Ticket (T/C 1425 or T/D 1425 as the case may be) and
despatch the train.

iv) The Platform Station Master at the receiving end, before granting ‗Line Clear‘
shall get the consent of Cabin Station Master of his station under exchange of
Private Numbers. The Private Number obtained from the Cabin shall be
communicated to the Platform Station Master of the starting station.

(3) At stations on both single line and double line sections, where block instruments are kept
in the cabin worked by Cabin Station Master which are not connected to control or where
Control Telephone has also failed and when other means of communication are not
available in the cabin, the procedure detailed above shall be followed.

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 Note (1) (2) and (3) are common for both the rules 8.03 (a) & (b).

(4) Crosschecking of Private Numbers given for the last three preceding trains shall be
done as per instructions given under S.R. 14.01 (ii) by both end Station Masters when
‗Line Clear‘ is obtained through indirect means such as Station-to-Station fixed
telephone /Railway Auto Phone / BSNL phone / Control Telephone/Very High Frequency
sets, in which case trains shall run at normal speed.

(c) Resumption of Block Instrument working:

i) In cases where the Station Masters themselves are authorized to resume Block
Instrument working, they shall do so. In other cases, the Block Instruments shall be
certified by the authorized Signal and Telecommunication Department official
concerned. The Station Masters at both ends of the block section on which Bock
working was suspended shall, in all cases satisfy themselves that the line between
their stations is clear of trains by exchanging messages giving the time of arrival
and departure of the last train at each end of the block section. Both end Station
Masters shall make red ink entries in the Train Signal Register in the following
format,

From To
Station Master (Station) Station Master (Station)
No

Last train No left my station at hours minutes and arrived at your station at
hours minutes /Last train No. which left your station at Hrs minutes arrived
at Hrs mts. Block instrument working between station station restored at
Hours minutes.
Message given by---------- (Name of SM)

Note:- The relevant statement may be made according to the Last train dealt in the Block
section.
The above message shall be recorded by both Station Masters in their TSRs and the receiving
end Station Master shall acknowledge by giving the following message, which shall also be
recorded by both SMs in their TSRs.

From To
Station Master _____ (Station) Station Master _ _ _ _ (Station)

Your No . Understand last Train No which left your station at ---- hours --- minutes
arrived at my station at Hrs mts and / Last train which left my station at Hrs mtsarrived
Block instrument working between Station station restored Hours minutes

Message given by ----- (Name of SM)

Note:- i) The relevant statement may be made according to the Last train dealt in the Block
section.

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 ii) Before resuming normal working, the Signal & Telecommunications official and Station
Master shall test the Block Instrument working and exchange testing signals. An entry
shall be made to this effect in the Train Signal Register in red ink.

iii) On restoration of the failure, resumption of normal working to be advised to the Section
Controller with a copy to all concerned.

iv) In tokenless / Double line sections, in cases of failures as referred in rule Nos. 3.15,
4.13, 4.28, 5.17, 6.18 & 7.13 where the DSTE/ESTE/SSTE/ADSTE/ASTE or authorized
Signal and Telecommunication Department official are to be advised, restoration shall be
done only by the DSTE/ESTE/SSTE/ADSTE/ASTE or authorized Signal and
Telecommunication Department official holding a ―special permit‖ signed by the
Divisional Signal and Telecommunication Engineer/ Assistant Signal and
Telecommunication Engineer. This special permit will specifically authorize the holder by
name to open the Block Instrument during such abnormal conditions.
v) The special permit referred above will be as under-

This is to authorize Shri designation to open the Single Line Tokenless /

Double Line Block Instrument and resume normal Block working for failures mentioned in
Rule 3.15, 4.13, 4.28, 5.17, 6.18 & 7.13 of this Block Working Manual.

Date

Signature of the ______________

DSTE/ESTE/SSTE/ADSTE/ASTE.

NOTE: - The SSE/JE/ Signal Technician is the authorized Official for the purpose of this rule.

8.04 Authority to proceed to be given when „Line Clear‟ is obtained by alternative means of
communication: -

On both Double Line and Single Line sections, during Block Instrument failures, when ‗Line Clear‘
is obtained through alternative means of communication, train shall be worked on ‗Line Clear Ticket‘.

8.05 Train Message books: -

i) Form T/A 1425 shall be used as the train message book for working of trains at Train
Despatching Station and Form T/B 1425 as the train message book for working of trains at
Train Receiving Station in all sections of this Railway.
ii) A Train Signal Register shall be maintained in conjunction with each block instrument. The
Train Signal Register shall always be referred to, before any entries are made in the train
message book.
iii) Form T/A 1425 (Used by the SM at Train Despatching Station) contains the following
sections: -
Column ‗A‘ - Line clear enquiry despatched and Line clear Reply received.
Column ‗B‘ – Train Entering Section report despatched.
Column ‗C‘ - Train Out of Section report received.
Column ‗D‘ - Line clear Cancellation, if any, despatched.
iv) Form T/B 1425 (Used by the SM at Train receiving Station) contain the following sections:-
Column ‗A‘ - Line clear enquiry received and Line clear Reply dispatched.
Column ‗B‘ – Train Entering Section report received.
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 Column ‗C‘ - Train Out of Section report despatched.
Column ‗D‘ - Line clear Cancellation, if any, received.

8.06 Line Clear Tickets:

The Line Clear Tickets for Up and Down directions are distinctly marked as
under:T/C 1425-Up direction with water mark arrow pointing upwards.

T/D 1425-Down direction with water mark arrow pointing downwards.

Note: Form T/C 1425 or T/D 1425 shall be prepared only in conjunction with Form T/A 1425.

8.07 Use of train message books:- Responsibility of Station Master:-

(i) The Station Master shall check that the pages are machine numbered in sequence.
(ii) He shall refer to the Train Signal Register before making entries in the train message
books and satisfy himself that the entries for the last train are complete and the block
section is clear.
(iii) Line Clear Enquiry and Reply message shall be entered in the train message book before
despatch.
(iv) The Station Master shall personally record the messages under his clear signature.
(v) The names of the Station Master who receive / despatch messages and the station names
shall be recorded in the relevant columns.
(vi) The time of receipt/despatch of messages shall be recorded.
(vii) Each outward message shall have a serial number. The number shall be in sequence
starting from 1 at 00.00 hrs.
(viii) The Private Number shall be recorded in words and figures at the appropriate columns
8.08 Method of signalling a train from one block station to another during block failure or
suspension:-

i) Precautions to be taken before asking „Line Clear‟; During block instrument

failure/suspension, the Station Master shall personally ensure the following:
(a) The entries for the last train, which occupied the concerned block section, are
completed in the Train Signal Register.
(b) The block section concerned is clear and free from obstruction.
(c) Messages recorded in the ‗Train message book‘ relating to the last train are
complete.
ii) Precautions to be taken before „granting Line Clear‟:- During Block Instrument
failure/suspension, the Station Master shall personally ensure the following;
a) The entries for the last train, which occupied the concerned block section, are
completed in the Train Signal Register.
b) The block section concerned is clear and free from obstruction
c) Messages entered in the ‗Train message book‘ relating to the last train are
complete.
Note: - After ensuring all the above said precautions, the Station Master at the Train receiving
end shall grant „Line Clear‟ confirmed by a Private Number.

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 (iii) Preparation and exchange of Train messages:-
a) The Station Master at the Train despatching station shall prepare Form T/A 1425
and the Station Master at the Train receiving station shall make relevant entries
in form T/B 1425.
b) The Station Master at the Train despatching station shall fill up the ‗A‘ column
(Line Clear Enquiry) of Form T/A 1425. The Station Master at the Train receiving
station shall make entries in the column-‗A‖ (Line clear reply) of form T/ B 1425.
c) After correctly and properly filling the column ‗A‘ of T/A 1425, and obtaining Line
clear confirmed by Private Number, the Station Master shall prepare Form T/C
1425 or T/D 1425 as the case may be and issue it to the Loco Pilot of the waiting
train. After the train has left the station, the Station Master shall make necessary
entries in the column -‘B‘ (Train Entering Section report despatched) of Form T/A
1425. Then, he shall communicate the ―Train Entering Section‖ report to the
Station Master of the station in advance, who shall record the same in the ‗B‘
column of Form T/B1425.
d) The train shall be received on signals wherever possible. The SM shall ensure
complete arrival of the train by following S.R. 14.10 (i), (ii) & (iii). The Station
Master shall then make necessary entries in the column ‗C‘ (Train Out of section
despatched) of Form T/B 1425. He shall communicate the Train Out of section
report to the station Master in rear who shall record the same in the column ‗C‘ of
Form T/A1425.
e) Separate books shall be maintained for each Block Section.
f) Both the Station Masters shall make necessary entries in the Train Signal
Register in red ink.

8.09 Preparation of Line Clear Ticket: -

i) The ‗Line Clear Ticket‘ shall be prepared in ink and in duplicate by the Station Master
himself and signed by him in full.
ii) The ‗Line Clear Ticket‘ shall be in the authorized printed Form T/C 1425 or T/D 1425 for
Up and Down directions respectively.
iii) The Station Master shall be responsible for seeing that the ‗Line Clear Ticket‘ is correct
and complete in every detail and bears no alteration in any of the entries made.
iv) The name of the station at which ‗Line Clear Ticket‘ is issued shall be affixed with the
station stamp.
v) The name of the station to which the Loco Pilot is authorized to proceed shall be written
in full in the ‗Line Clear Ticket‘ and shall conform to the official spelling of names of
stations as shown in the Working Time Table.
vi) In case of any error while preparing the form, the Station Master shall cancel both the
copies of the ‗Line Clear Ticket‘ and prepare a fresh ‗Line Clear Ticket‘.
vii) On Twin Single Line section, the speed of the first train entering the block section shall
be restricted to 25 kmph, even when cross checking of Private Numbers is done to
confirm the identity.
viii) The progressive number of the ‗Line Clear Ticket‘ issued to each train shall be recorded
in the remarks column of the Train Signal Register against the entry for the train.

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8.10 Delivery of Line Clear Ticket to the Loco Pilot of trains:-
i) The Station Master shall send the ‗Line Clear Ticket ‗along with T/A 1425, properly filling
the column Á‘, to the Loco Pilot personally or through a competent railway servant.
ii) In any case the Station Master shall be responsible for ensuring that the correct ‗Line
Clear Ticket‘ is delivered to the Loco Pilot and the Loco Pilot is equally responsible for
ensuring that he has received the correct ‗Line Clear Ticket‘ for the train.
iii) If there are two or more locomotives on one train, the ‗Line Clear Ticket‘, shall be
delivered to the Loco Pilot of the leading locomotive.
8.11 Responsibility of Loco Pilot with respect to „Line Clear Ticket‟: -
i) The Loco Pilot shall be responsible for seeing that the ‗Line Clear Ticket‘ is prepared in
ink and is completely filled in the authorized printed form.
ii) He shall ensure that it pertains to the concerned Block Section.
iii) The Loco Pilot shall also ensure that there is no alteration in any of the entries made and
ensure that all the entries such as the train number and description, date, direction and
the names of the stations, ‗from‘ and ‗to‘ are correct.
iv) Should a mistake be detected by the Loco Pilot, he shall not start the train but return the
‗Line Clear Ticket‘ to the Station Master. The Station Master shall then comply with the
above said procedures and issue a fresh ‗Line Clear Ticket‘.
v) The Loco Pilot, after ensuring the correctness of ‗A‘ portion of T/A 1425 and PLCT (T/C
1425 or T/D 1425 ) shall sign in full with his name written in block letters in the duplicate
copy of ‗Line Clear Ticket‘ (T/C 1425 or T/D 1425) and take the original copy of ‗Line
Clear Ticket‘ (T/C 1425 or T/D 1425).
vi) When Line Clear has been obtained through Station to Station fixed telephone or
Railway Auto Phones or BSNL phone or Control Telephone or Very High Frequency set,
supported with cross checking of Private Numbers given for three preceding trains, the
Loco Pilots are authorized to run at normal speed.
8.12 Additional instructions to be followed when „Line Clear‟ is obtained through indirect
means of Communication: -
i) The following are the indirect means of communication:-
(a) Station-to-Station fixed telephone
(b) Fixed telephone such as Railway Auto Phones and BSNL phones
(c) Control Telephone
(d) Very High Frequency sets under special instructions, but not as the sole means of
communication on sections where passenger trains run

ii) ‗Line Clear Ticket‘ shall be issued as Authority to proceed.

iii) The Loco Pilot shall be given the original copy of the Form T/C 1425 or Form T/D 1425
as the authority to proceed in Single Line and Double Line sections, duly obtaining his
signature in the duplicate copy.
iv) When ‗Line Clear‘ is obtained through indirect means of communication, the identity of
the concerned Station Masters and Stations shall be established by cross checking of
Private Numbers given for the last three preceding trains, as given in S.R. 14.01 (ii) ,in
which case, the train shall run at normal speed. However, on Twin Single Line sections,
the speed of the first train entering the block section shall be restricted to 25 kmph, even
when cross checking of Private Numbers is done to confirm the Identity.

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 CHAPTER 9
WORKING OF TRAINS UNDER AUTOMATIC BLOCK SYSTEM ON SINGLE LINE

9.01 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:-

(i) These instructions are supplementary to Chapter IX of the General and Subsidiary
Rules 1976 edition and other relevant General and Subsidiary Rules applying to
Automatic Block System except where otherwise provided for.
(ii) The equipment relating to the Automatic Block System on Single line is provided in the
control Panel for operating points and signals at the respective stations.
(iii) AUTHORITY TO PROCEED:-
The ‗OFF‘ aspect of the Last Stop Signal constitutes the ‗Authority to Proceed‘ for trains
to enter the Block Section.

9.02 DESCRIPTION OF PANEL AND FUNCTIONS:

(i) The Control Panel provided at the stations on the section has the following :-
a) Block Indicator Arrow to indicate the Direction of Traffic established
b) Bell Buttons to call the adjacent Block station(s)
c) Approach Acknowledgement Button(s)
d) Approach Buzzer(s)
e) Route Setting Buttons
f) Power Acknowledgement Buttons
g) Signal and Point operation Knobs
h) Block Knobs at Controlling Stations with locking provision,
i) Block buttons at Controlled Stations
j) Last Stop Signal Indicators
k) Block Telephone(s)
l) Station Master‘s Panel Key
m) Shunt Keys for Up and Down directions separately
n) LC gate control knob wherever provided
o) Signal lamp failure indication
p) Acknowledgement button for signal lamp failure

(ii) The ‗Direction of Traffic‘ over a Block Section is established by the Station Master of the
Controlling station by operating the ‗Block Knob‟ to the required position .The Station at the
other end of the Block Section is called the ‗Controlled Station‘ with respect to that Block
Section. Block Knobs are provided at the Control Panel of the controlling station. The Block
Knob coloured ‗Green‘, has two positions viz. ‗Up‘ and ‗Down‘. The Knob should be turned to
‗Up‘ position for establishing the ‗Direction of Traffic‘ towards the Controlling Station and to ‗DN‘
position for establishing the ‗Direction of Traffic‘ away from the Controlling Station.

(iii) A Block button is provided at controlled station on the Control Panel to provide co-operative
feature, to change the Direction of Traffic.

(iv) Block Indicator arrows are provided at either end of the Panel to indicate the ‗Direction of
Traffic‘ established over the concerned Block Section. The arrow is illuminated ‗White‘ when the
Block Section is clear of trains and ‗Red‘ when the Block Section is occupied. In the event of
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 failure of track Circuit also, the Block Arrow will be lit ‗Red‘. The indications pertaining to a Block
Section change simultaneously at the Controlling and the Controlled stations. The Indications of
the block Indicator arrow and the Last Stop Signal indicator for the appropriate direction shall be
observed for permitting train movements.

(v) Bell Buttons provided on the Panel are used to call attention of the Station Master of the
adjacent Station. The prescribed code of Bell Signals applicable to Single Line Block
Instruments, except the codes for call Attention / Attend Telephone is dispensed with. However,
all the emergency bell code may be made use of, whenever required in an emergency.

(vi) The approach Buzzer starts sounding at the receiving Station as soon as the train has passed
the Last Stop Signal of the station in rear. The Station Master on duty at the receiving station is
to press the concerned approach Acknowledgement Button to stop the Buzzer. If a following
train has entered the Block Section, before the previous train has cleared it, the Approach
Buzzer will sound only after the previous train has cleared the Block Section. For every train,
when approach buzzer sounds, the Station Master shall press the approach acknowledgement
button by which the buzzer stops.
(vii) The Last Stop Signal Indicators provided at the respective ends of the Panel, display a ‗White‘
light when the ‗Direction of Traffic‘ is established away from the station over the concerned
Block Section and the conditions for taking ‗OFF‘ of the Last Stop Signal are complied with. The
conditions include the clearance of the track between the Last Stop Signal of the station and the
next Automatic / Semi-Automatic Stop Signal and an adequate distance of not less than 180m
beyond it. As soon as a train passes the Last Stop Signal, the white light indication on the LSS
indicator changes to ‗Red‘ and will remain ‗Red‘ till the train has completely passed the next
Automatic / Semi-Automatic Stop Signal in advance and an adequate distance of not less than
180m beyond it. When the ‗Direction of Traffic is established towards the station over a Block
Section, the Last Stop Signal Indicator pertaining to the Block Section will not be lit. . The
Indications of the block Indicator arrow and the Last Stop Signal indicator for the appropriate
direction shall be observed for permitting train movements.
(viii) Block Telephone provided at the appropriate end of the Panel is used to communicate with the
Station Master of the adjacent Block station for the purpose of granting / obtaining Line Clear
and for conveying any other information or messages regarding train working. In the case of
failure of the Block Telephone, the Station-to-Station fixed Telephone provided near the Panel,
BSNL phone / Railway Auto phone / Control phone / VHF set shall be the alternate means of
communication.
(ix) SHUNT KEY:-
Separate Shunt Keys for ‗UP‘ and ‗DN‘ directions are provided. The name of the section to
which the Shunt key pertains is marked on the key. The key pertaining to the concerned section
only should be issued to the Loco Pilot. The Loco Pilot shall ensure that the Key issued to him
pertains to the correct Block Section on which he is permitted to perform shunting.
Note: „Block Section‟ in these Rules refers to that portion of the running line between the Last
Stop Signal of a station and up to an adequate distance of not less than 180m beyond the
Home Signal of the Block Station in advance.

9.03 TRAIN WORKING

(i) Trains shall be run only after the „Direction of traffic‟ is established in consultation with
the Section Controller. Before establishing the direction of traffic, Line Clear has to be
obtained. Line clear shall neither be given nor obtained unless the Block section is clear of
trains not only up to the First Stop Signal but also for an adequate distance beyond it.
(ii) (a) For changing the ‗Direction of Traffic‘ the SM at the controlling station has to operate
the Block Knob to the ―UP‖ or ―DOWN‘‘ position according to the requirement and the

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 SM at the controlled station has to press the Block Button at his end. Only then
‗Direction of Traffic‘ will get altered.

(b) Any change in the programme of train movements may be done only after
mutual consultation between the Station Masters at either end of the Block
Section and in consultation with Controller. After granting Line Clear for a train
and after establishing the direction of traffic, if the „Direction of Traffic‟ is
required to be altered due to any reason, the Controlling Station may do so only
after prior information to controlled station and after cancelling Line Clear
already granted and obtaining fresh Line Clear from the Controlled Station.
(iii) A separate Train Signal Register for each Block Section shall be maintained at all Block
Stations. Whenever Line Clear is asked for / granted for establishing the ‗Direction of
Traffic‘, an entry to that effect may be made in the TSR with PNs and timings.
(iv) In addition, the following particulars should be promptly entered in the appropriate Train
Signal Register :--
Train coming from… ........... (page) Train going to……… (page)
a) Date a) Date
b) Number and Description of the Train b) Number and Description of the Train
c) Time, Permission asked for c) Time, Permission asked for
d) Time, Permission granted d) Time, Permission obtained
e) PN (in words and figures) e) PN (in words and figures)
f) Time, Approach Buzzer sounded f) Time of departure of the train
g) Time of arrival of train g) Signature of Station Master
h) Signature of Station Master h) Remarks
i) Remarks …..

NOTE:

a) Entries relating to cancellation of Permission shall be made in red ink in the Train Signal
Register against the entry for the train.
b) Any other relevant entry as required by the Station Working Rules and other instructions in force
should also be promptly recorded in the Train Signal Register.
c) During suspension of normal working, all entries in the Train Signal Register should be made in
Red ink.

9.04. METHOD OF SIGNALLING A TRAIN FROM ONE BLOCK STATION TO ANOTHER BLOCK
STATION: (From Station „X‟ to Station „Y‟ when Direction of Traffic is already established
from station „Y‟ to Station ‟X‟)
Station „X‟ (Controlling Station) Station „Y‟ (Controlled Station)
(1) Give Call Attention
(2) Acknowledge and attend Block Phone, call out
Station name.
(3) Attend Block Telephone
Call out Station Name
(4) If the block section is clear of
trains and Block arrow shows
white, ask ‗ Line Clear‘ for
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 establishing ―Direction of traffic‖
from ‗X‘ to ‗Y' stating the need to
change the DOT.
(5) If block section is clear of trains and Block Indicator
Arrow shows white, give Private Number for
changing the Direction of traffic.
(6) Repeat the Private Number
received, operate the Block Knob
and ensure that the required
‗Direction of Traffic‘ is established
with the appropriate Block
Indicator Arrow displaying ‗White‘.
(7) Press the Block Button till the required ‗Direction of
Traffic‘ is established and the appropriate Block
Indicator Arrow shows ‗white‘.
(8) Advise the number and
Description of the train
(9) Give a Private Number, repeating the number and
description of the train.
NOTE: Change of „Direction of Traffic‟ will be effected by turning of the Block Knob at the Controlling
Station to the appropriate position and by simultaneous pressing of the Block Button at the controlled
station.
(10) Ensure that the Last Stop Signal
Indicator displays ‗White‘ light.
Take ‗OFF‘ the Last Stop Signal.
When the train passes the Last
Stop Signal, it assumes ‗ON‘
aspect and the Last Stop Signal
Indicator changes to ‗Red‘. Block
Indicator Arrow changes to ‗Red‘.

(11) Approach Buzzer sounds, press the concerned

Approach Acknowledgement Button to stop the
Buzzer and confirm Block Indicator Arrow shows
Red.
(12) Restore the Last Stop Signal
Knob to the Normal position.
(13) Arrange for the reception of the train.

NOTE: Permission for each of the following train shall be asked for from the SM at the other end of the
Block Section only when the Last Stop Signal Indicator shows „White‟ light, even though Block Arrow
shows „Red‟ by occupation of train. The SM at the receiving end shall give a Private Number for each
train in token of the permission given.

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9.05 FAILURE OF NORMAL WORKING:

(i) CONTROL PANEL FAILURE

Control Panel working shall be considered to have failed and normal working suspended in the
following circumstances:

a) The illumination on the Block Indicator Arrow fails to appear when the Block Knob is turned at the
controlling station and Block Button is pressed at the controlled station with:

i) The Block Section remaining clear.

ii) The Last Stop Signal Knobs at both Stations in their normal position and
iii) The shunt keys pertaining to the Block Section at both the Stations secured properly.

b) The Block Indicator Arrow fails to turn red when a train enters the Block Section at either of the
stations.

c) The Block Indicator Arrow lights up contrary to the position of the Block Knob or when it fails to
light up conforming to the position of the Block Knob or when there is no illumination in both the
arrows.

d) It is known that the direction shown by the Block Indicator Arrow on the panel at one end of the
Block Section is contrary to the direction shown by the Block Indicator Arrow on the panel at the
other end of the Block Section.

e) The Block Indicator Arrow and/or the Last Stop Signal Indicator display ‗Red‘ without a train in the
Block Section.

f) The illumination on the Last Stop Signal indicator of the sending Station fails to turn ‗Red‘ when
the train enters the Block Section.

g) The illumination on the Last Stop Signal Indicator of the sending Station remains ‗Red‘ even after
the train has cleared the first Signalling Section and the overlap.

h) The Last Stop Signal Indicator displays either ‗Red‘ or ‗White‘ with the Block Indicator Arrow
towards the Station remaining lit.

i) The Last Stop Signal fails to return to ‗ON‘ when the concerned Knob is restored to normal.

j) The Last Stop Signal fails to return to ‗ON‘ as a train passes it.

NOTE: In regard to cases in items (i) and (j) as soon as the Station Master becomes aware of this
defect, he shall take immediate action to put the Last Stop Signal out of use, advise the block Station in
rear, the Last Stopping Station and the Notice Station to issue caution order to Loco Pilots of all trains
entering the Block Section notifying them about the defective Last Stop Signal and arrange to receive
the trains from the Home signal on Form T/369-3(b), at the stations wherever the Starter is the Last
Stop Signal. However, caution order need not be issued nor trains dealt on form T/369-(3b) at such
stations, where the Advanced Starter is the Last Stop Signal.

k) The Last Stop Signal can be cleared before establishing the appropriate ‗Direction of Traffic‘.

l) The ‗Direction of Traffic‘ cannot be changed even though the Block Knob is turned at the
Controlling station and block button is pressed at controlled station.

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NOTE: „Direction of Traffic‟ cannot be changed if the shunt key is not properly secured in the Electrical
Key Instrument.

m) It becomes known that the installation is defective in anyway other than those mentioned above.

(ii) PROCEDURE FOR WORKING TRAINS DURING CONTROL PANEL FAILURE:-

1. Whenever normal working is suspended on account of Panel Failure, messages shall be
exchanged on the Block Telephone or other means of communication referred in SR 6.02 (ii) and
Line Clear Ticket T/C 1425 (or) T/D 1425 as the case may be issued to the Loco Pilot as
―Authority to Proceed‖. It shall be ensured that only one train is allowed into the Block Section at
one and the same time as in case of Absolute Block System during panel failure/suspension.
2. When the failure is on account of Red illumination of the Block Indictor Arrow/Last Stop Signal
Indicator even when the Block Section is clear of trains, Caution Order shall also be issued for the
first train entering the Block Section specifying the speed at which the train shall run as given in
sub-rules (a), (b) & (c) of Para-2. The purpose for which the caution order is issued should be
specified in the caution order. The Loco Pilot of the first train entering the Block Section during
this failure shall be advised to observe the following special precautions.

a) Speed shall not exceed 15 kmph during day when visibility is clear.
b) Speed shall not exceed 10 kmph when visibility is not good and during night.
c) In thick or foggy or tempestuous weather, Loco Pilots must move the train only at walking
speed, whistling repeatedly, preceded at an adequate distance by two men on foot, one displaying
Red light and the other carrying detonators ready for immediate use.
d) During night, if the engine is not fitted with electric Head light or if the electric Head light is
not working order, the train or the light engine must be preceded at an adequate distance
by Railway servant carrying detonators and exhibiting a Red hand signal ahead; and
e) A sharp look out must be kept at all times and the Loco Pilot must be prepared to stop
short of any obstruction.

f) The Station Master in rear shall also issue caution order to the Loco Pilots of all trains
entering the Block Section in the circumstances specified in items (i) & (j) under Para 9.05
(i).

(iii) SUSPENSION OF NORMAL WORKING

a) The Station Master‘s key is lost or mislaid or becomes defective.

NOTE: In case, the key is recovered subsequently and is found to be in good condition,
Station Master may resume normal working.

b) A train leaves/arrives at a station without the ‗Direction of Traffic‘ having been established for
the train and without proper Authority.

NOTE: This occurrence must be reported as an accident under Class „G”.

c) A train is required to enter a Block Section, which is obstructed on account of an accident or

any other reason. Such train shall be started on the authority of T/A602.

NOTE: On the obstruction being removed, the Station Masters themselves shall resume
normal working.

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 d) Whenever an Engineering Material Train is to be allowed into the Block Section under Line
Block.

NOTE: After the Line Block is over and after the clearance of all trains allowed in the Block
Section, the Station Masters themselves can resume normal working.

(e) ‗During suspension of normal working due to the above mentioned clauses train messages
shall be exchanged on the Block Telephone or other means of communication referred in SR
6.02 (ii) and Line Clear Ticket T/C 1425 (or) T/D 1425 as the case may be issued to the Loco
Pilot as ―Authority to Proceed‖ except in cases where any other authority is prescribed.
Whenever trains are started on Line Clear Ticket, it shall be ensured that only one train is
allowed in to the Block Section at one and the same time as in case of Absolute Block
System.

(f) During suspension of normal working when ‗Written Authority to proceed‘ is issued, the Loco
Pilots shall pass the ‗Automatic Stop signals/Semi-Automatic Stop signals protecting the Level
Crossings in the ‗On‘ position. The Loco Pilot shall ensure that the LCs are closed and locked
against road traffic and hand signal is shown by the Gateman at the LC gate before passing
them. The Loco Pilot shall be issued with a memo in the following format, along with the
‗Authority to Proceed‘.

SOUTHERN RAILWAY
AUTHORITY FOR PASSING THE AUTOMATIC STOP SIGNALS/SEMI-AUTOMATIC STOP
SIGNALS PROTECTING THE LEVEL CROSSINGS IN THE „ON‟ POSITION

Station:
Date:
To
The Loco Pilot of Train (Number and description) ………………….
You are hereby authorized to pass all Automatic Stop Signals/Semi-Automatic Stop signals protecting
the level crossing Gates at ‗ON‘ and proceed to ………………. Station in advance, duly observing the
Hand Signals from the Gateman at the level crossings, if any, in the Block Section subject to other
speed restrictions in force.

Signature of the Loco Pilot Signature of the Station Master

NOTE: i) The memo should be prepared in duplicate by carbon process and the original issued to the
Loco Pilot, after obtaining his signature in full on the record foil.

ii) The Station Master shall ensure that all the relevant points over which the train will pass are
correctly set, facing points clamped and padlocked, the level crossings if any within the station
limits which are under his control are closed and locked against road traffic, before issuing the
memo to the Loco Pilot. Distinguishing number of signals to be passed at „ON‟ shall be
mentioned.

iii) At Stations where the Starter is the Last Stop Signal, a Competent Railway Servant shall be
posted to display Proceed hand signal at the foot of the signal.
(g) When the Station Master cannot clear the Last Stop Signal after the ‗Direction of Traffic‘ has been
established correctly and there is white indication on the Last Stop Signal indicator‘, the Last Stop
Signal shall be considered as defective.

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(h) The Last Stop Signal shall also be considered as defective if it goes back to ‗ON‘ before the train
enters the Block section and without the Signal Knob being normalized by the Station Master with
‗Direction of Traffic‘ remaining unaltered and the Last Stop Signal indicator showing white.
(i) In the circumstances mentioned in above Paras (h) and (i) before arranging despatch of a train,
the Station Master shall personally examine the Block Indicator Arrow and make sure that the
correct ‗DOT‘ has been established and that there is white indication on the Last Stop Signal
Indicator and also ascertain from the Station Master at the other end of the Block Section that the
‗Direction of Traffic‘ established remains unaltered and corresponds to that at his Station. After
ensuring that the conditions mentioned above are fulfilled, the Station Master shall prepare by
carbon process, an authority in the form given below and handover the original copy to the Loco
Pilot of the train required to be despatched obtaining his signature in full on the record foil. This
authorizes the Loco Pilot to enter the Block Section with his train, passing the concerned Last
Stop Signal at ‗ON‘. The Private Number received from the Station Master at the other end of the
Block section, for the train, must be recorded on this authority before handing it over to the Loco
Pilot.

SOUTHERN RAILWAY

AUTHORITY GIVEN TO THE LOCO PILOT DURING FAILURE OF LSS

Station:

Date:
To

The Loco Pilot of Train (Number and description) ………………….

This is to certify that the correct ‗Direction of Traffic‘ has been established between my Station and
………….... Station. The Signalling Section up to the Automatic / Semi-Automatic Stop Signal
protecting the Level crossing Gate Number ............... in advance is clear. You are authorized to proceed
up to the Home Signal of ……….. Station, duly observing the aspects of Automatic / Semi-Automatic
Stop Signals protecting the Level crossing Gates enroute, passing the UP / DOWN Last Stop Signal
Number ……….. at my Station in the ‗ON‘ position. Private Number received from ……… station is
…….. (In figure) .................... (In words).

Signature of the Loco Pilot Signature of the Station Master

9.06. RESTORATION OF FAILURES:

(i) In all cases except items (a), (b), (c) and (d) under Para 9.05(iii) the Signal Technician /JE/
SSE/Signal concerned is authorized torestore normal working.

(ii) Before resuming normal working, the Station Masters of the Controlled and Controlling
Stations must satisfy themselves that the Block Section is clear and the Block Indicator
Arrows show White. When normal working is resumed, the Station Master of the Controlling
Station must advise the Station Master of the Controlled Station with a copy to the controller

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 and JE/SSE (Sig.) of the Section of the resumption of normal working. A copy of the
message must be sent to the Divisional Railway Manager/T.

9.07 RECORD OF FAILURES

(i) Any failure of normal working shall be advised to the concerned S&T Official of the section
for immediate rectification.

(ii) A record of the failure shall be maintained in the TSR and the Signal, Block Failure and
Inspection Book.

9.08 SHUNTING

(i) For Shunting beyond the Last Stop Signal up to the Automatic / Semi Automatic Gate Stop
Signal in advance / Home signal of the Block Station in advance, the ―Direction of Traffic‖
shall be established so as to be towards the Block Station in advance.

(ii) In addition to establishing the ―Direction of Traffic‖, the Station Master of the station at which
Shunting is performed, shall advise the Station Master of the Station in advance about his
intention to perform shunting in the Block Section specifying the name of the section on
which Shunting is to be done and obtain a Private Number from him before commencement
of Shunting. Entries shall be in Red Ink in the Train Signal Registers at both the Stations.

(iii) Every Station is provided with Shunt Key pertaining to the concerned Block Section. The
Shunt key can be removed from the Electrical Key Instrument only when the ―Direction of
Traffic ―is established away from the station so as to be towards the Block Station in
advance and the concerned Signalling Section ahead of the Last Stop Signal is free. The
Shunt Key when removed prevents the ―Direction of Traffic‖ from being altered and the
concerned Last Stop Signal from being cleared.

(iv) The Shunt Key of the concerned Block Section along with the written permission in the
following format is the authority given to the Loco Pilot for passing the Last Stop Signal at ―
ON‖ and Shunt up to the next Automatic / Semi Automatic Gate stop Signal in advance the
Home Signal of the Station in advance as the case may be.

SOUTHERN RAILWAY

SHUNTING ORDER FOR SHUNTING BEYOND THE LAST STOP SIGNAL

Station :

Date :
To
The Loco Pilot of Train (No. & Description) ……………… ……………… …

This shunting order along with the Shunt key authorizes you to pass the UP/DOWN* Last Stop Signal
Number .............................................................. of the Station at ‗ON‘ and Shunt and obstruct the line up
to the next Automatic/ Semi Automatic Stop Signal No… .................... in advance/ Home Signal* of the
Station in advance (Name of the Block Station in Advance)

Signature of the Loco Pilot Signature of the Station Master

* Strike out whichever is not applicable.

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 (v) Shunting up to the Home Signal of the Block Station in advance shall be resorted to only when
it is essentially required.

(vi) Shunt Signals if any below the Starter Signal shall be taken ―OFF‖. At Stations where the
Starter is the Last Stop Signal and no Shunt Signal is provided, before handing over the Shunt
key and the Written Permission to the Loco Pilot, it must be ensured that the route is correctly
set and the facing points are clamped and padlocked.

NOTE: A Proceed Hand Signal shall be shown by a Competent railway servant posted at the foot of the
Starter, if it is the Last Stop Signal.

(vii) As soon as the Shunting is completed, the Shunt key and the Written Permission issued to the
Loco Pilot shall be taken back from the Loco Pilot and the Written Permission Cancelled. The
Shunt key must then be restored to the Electrical key Instrument by the Station Master on
duty. Thereafter, the Station Master shall advise the Station Master at the other end of the
Block Section of the completion of Shunting and give a Private Number which must be
recorded in Red Ink in the Train Signal Register at both the Stations.

(viii) Shunting is the face of an approaching train is strictly prohibited.

9.09. WORKING OF TROLLEY /MOTOR TROLLEY;

(i) Only trollies which are insulated are allowed to work in the Automatic Single Line territory.
(ii) Motor trollies are prohibited from working on sections worked under Automatic Block system
vide SR.15.25(x)(a).
(iii) Trollies when worked as trains shall only be worked on the authority of Line Clear Ticket.
iv) When trollies are worked on caution order protection, ‗Trolley on line‘ cap shall be placed on
LSS knob and when trollies are worked on Line clear protection, ‗Line Block‘ cap shall be
placed on LSS knob.

9.10 TESTING AND MAINTENANCE OF THE CONTROL PANEL:

S & T Officials not below the rank of Signal Technician are permitted to open the panel, for
maintenance and attend to failures except in case of items (i), (j) & (k) of para 9.05 (i), duly following the
procedure prescribed under relevant GR and the SRs there under.

9.11 PROCEDURES FOR WORKING TRAINS WHEN ALL THE MEANS OF COMMUNICATION
SUCH AS BLOCK TELEPHONE, STATION TO STATION FIXED TELEPHONE, BSNL OR RAILWAY
AUTO PHONE, CONTROL TELEPHONE AND VHF SET HAVE FAILED BUT THE CONTROL
PANEL IS IN WORKING ORDER.

(i) Communications shall be established between stations situated on either side of the affected
section as per SR. 6.02 (ii)(2). However, Trolley / Motor Trolley / Moped Trolley shall not be
utilized for establishing communication, the engine / vehicle used for establishing
communication may be sent only when the block arrow is lit white. An Authority for opening
communication during Total Interruption communication on single line section in the
prescribed Form T/B 602 should be issued to the Loco Pilot of the engine / vehicle.

(ii) The Loco Pilot of the engine / vehicle shall observe the speed restrictions and instructions
contained in Form T/B 602.

(iii) The Station Master at the receiving end shall receive the engine / vehicle on signals or
through other means according to the situation prevailing.

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 (iv) The Loco Pilot / person-in-charge shall hand over the ‗Authority for opening communication
during Total Interruption on single line section‘ in the prescribed Form T/B 602 to the Station
Master at the receiving end, who shall record the message in ‗Red‘ ink in the Train Signal
Register.

(v) The engine / vehicle shall be returned with or without a train as necessary (with Form T/G 602
or T/H 602).

(vi) The engine /vehicle shall proceed duly observing the signals enroute in the signalled direction.

(vii) After the engine / vehicle sent to establish communication has cleared the section as indicated
by the Block Indicator Arrow. Subsequent trains may be dealt under SR. 6.02 (ii).

(viii) Except Last Stop Signal all despatch and reception signals shall be taken ‗OFF‘ at the
respective stations once conditions for taking ‗OFF‘ the same are fulfilled. If the Last Stop
Signal and / or the Last Stop Signal Indicator also fail, the Station Master shall ensure that the
Block Section is clear as indicated by the ‗White‘ illumination on the appropriate Block
Indicator Arrow and issue Form T/ 369 –(3b) as authority to pass the signal at ‗ON‘.

(ix) The Loco Pilot shall call the attention of the Station Master, if he finds the reception signal at
‗ON‘ sounding the engine whistle and in case there is no response by sending the Assistant
Loco Pilot / Guard to the station. Thereafter, Station Master shall arrange for dealing the train
on signal or by other means on the appropriate road.

(x) When trains are to be run under provision of SR 6.02 (ii), Loco Pilots shall be advised duly
issuing manuscript memo that the Semi-Automatic Gate Stop signal enroute shall be obeyed
or passed only after adhering the extant instructions.

(xi) Failure messages must be sent to the signal technician / JE//SSE (Sig.)/JE// SSE(Tele.) and
normal working under Automatic Block System on single line may be restored after
exchanging of messages with Private Numbers by both the Station Masters, duly ensuring
that all trains which have cleared at either end. The Controller shall also be advised if control
working is restored.

(xii) Entries for all trains dealt with during failure of all telephone communications and the
messages exchanged between the SMs shall be made in ‗‗Red ink‘ in the respective Train
Signal Registers. All documents shall be preserved and handed over to the Transportation
Inspector. Transportation Inspector of the Section shall scrutinize them and submit his report
to the DRM / Traffic within 7 days of resumption of the normal working (SR 6.02 (ii) (23).

9.12 PROCEDURE FOR WORKING TRAINS DURING TOTAL INTERRUPTION OF

COMMUNICATION
The procedure under 6.02 (ii) shall be adopted when the Block Telephone, Inter Station
Telephone, BSNL phones / Railway Auto phones / Control Telephone / VHF set and panel have
failed. On such occasions the SM shall not send an engine for opening communication unless
all the trains which are approaching his station and for which line clear has been given have
arrived complete at his station.

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 CHAPTER -10
WORKING OF TRAINS UNDER AUTOMATIC BLOCK SYSTEM ON DOUBLE LINE

10 .01 General Instructions:

i) These instructions are supplementary to Chapter IX of the General and Subsidiary Rules 1976
edition and other relevant General and Subsidiary Rules applying to Automatic Block System
except where otherwise provided for.

ii) The equipment relating to the Automatic Block System on Double line is provided in the control
Panel for operating points and signals at the respective stations.

10.02 Authority to proceed

The ‗OFF‘ aspect of Semi-Automatic stop Signal or Manual stop Signal controlling entry into the Block
Section constitutes the ‗Authority to proceed‘ for trains to enter the block section.
10.03 Description and working of Route setting type Interlocking Control Panel
(i) The Route setting type interlocking Control Panel provided at the Stations on the
Automatic Double Line section shall have the following features:-
a) Bell Push Buttons
b) Approach Buzzers
c) Approach Acknowledgement Buttons.
d) Route setting buttons
e) Power Acknowledgement buttons
f) Signal and point operation knobs
g) King Knobs
h) Panel telephone
i) Station Master‘s key
j) Route Cancellation Buttons
k) Signal lamp failure acknowledgement button
l) Signal lamp failure buzzer
m) Gate control knob if LC gate available
n) Power failure buzzer

(ii) Bell Push button:- It is used to call attention of the adjacent station. While starting the
train, the Station Master shall call the adjacent Station Master and inform him about the
particulars of train number and description.
(iii) The approach Buzzer:- It starts sounding at the receiving station as soon as the train
has passed the Semi-Automatic stop Signal / Manual stop Signal (controlled by the station
in rear) or as may be specified in SWR. The Station Master on duty at the receiving station
shall press the concerned approach acknowledgement button to stop the buzzer. If a
following train has entered the block section, before the previous train has cleared it, the
approach buzzer will sound only after the previous train has cleared the block section.
(iv) Approach Acknowledgement Buttons:- The approach Buzzer starts sounding at the
receiving Station as soon as the train has passed the Semi Automatic / Manual Stop signal
(LSS) or as may be specified in SWR. The Station Master on duty at the receiving station
has to press the concerned Approach Acknowledgement Button to stop the Buzzer. If a
following train has entered the block section, before the previous train has cleared it, the
Approach Buzzer will sound only after the previous train has cleared the Block section.
(v) Panel telephone:- It is provided at the appropriate end of the panel and is used to
communicate with the Station Master of the adjacent block station. In the case of failure of
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communication.
(vi) King knob:- It is provided at stations (where necessary) to control the Semi-Automatic
stop Signal controlling reception and despatch of trains, which can be made to function
either as Manual or Automatic. It has two positions i.e. ‗Normal‘ and ‗Reverse‘. When the
king knob is in the ‗Normal‘ position, the concerned Semi-Automatic Stop Signal works as
a Manual Stop signal and when the king knob is in the ‗Reverse‘ position, the same works
as an Automatic Stop signal. The Semi-Automatic Stop Signal protecting a point acts as
an Automatic Stop Signal with the ‗A‘ marker lit when the point is set to the ‗Normal‘
position. When the point is set to ‗reverse‘ position, the Semi-Automatic Stop Signal shall
function as a Manual Stop Signal with the ‗A‘ marker light extinguished. Separate king
knobs shall be provided for each direction.
(vii) The functioning of Route setting buttons, Signal and Point operation knobs, Route
Cancellation Buttons and Station Master‘s key are the same as found in any other RRI
panel.
10.04 Authorized means of communications:-
The following are the authorized means of communications used for the purpose of working trains in
Double Line Automatic Sections:-
(i) Panel telephone
(ii) Inter cabin/Station Group telephone
(iii) Station to station fixed telephone
(iv) Fixed telephones such as Railway Auto phones and BSNL phone.
(v) Control telephone
(vi) VHF sets.
Note: - When all the above said means of communications have failed, Total Interruption of
communications is said to prevail.
10.05 Train working:-
(i) Before starting a train, the Station Master on duty shall consult the Section Controller and
obtain his permission to start. Then he shall call the Station Master of the block station in
advance and advise him the train number and description. The Station Master at the other
end shall acknowledge the same by communicating a Private Number in token of his
readiness to receive the train.
(ii) Train Signal Register shall be maintained at all block stations. The following entries shall
be made in the Train Signal Register:-
Train coming from… .......... (page) Train going to……… (page)
a) Date a) Date
b) Number and Description of the b) Number and Description of the Train
Train
c) Time, Permission asked for c) Time, Permission asked for
d) Time, Permission granted d) Time, Permission obtained
e) PN (in words and figures) e) PN (in words and figures)
f) Time, Approach Buzzer sounded f) Time of departure of the train
g) Time of arrival of train g) Signature of Station Master
h) Signature of Station Master h) Remarks
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(a) Entries relating to cancellation of Permission shall be made in red ink in the Train Signal
Register against the entry for the train.
(b) Any other relevant entry as required by the Station Working Rules and other instructions in force
should also be promptly recorded in the Train Signal Register.
(c) During suspension of normal working, all entries in the Train Signal Register should be made in
red ink.

10.06 Failure or suspension of Normal working

Automatic Block working is considered failed / suspended on the following occasions:-
(i) Failure of all signals likely to last for some time and cause serious delay when means of
communications are available:-
The trains shall be worked as per the provisions of S. R. 9.12 (i).
(ii) Failure of all signals likely to last for sometime and cause serious delay when no means of
communications are available:-
The trains shall be worked as per the provisions of S.R. 9.12 (ii)
(iii) Temporary Single line working on Double line:-
The trains shall be worked as per the provisions of S.R. 9.12 (iii) Part I.
(iv) Despatch of a Relief engine/train to assist a crippled train:-
The trains shall be worked as per the provision of S.R. 9.12(v).
10.07 Restoration of Failures:-
(i) In case of failures referred in Para 10.06 of this manual, normal working shall not be
resumed until the Signals or Communications or both have been certified to be in order by
the concerned Signal and Telecommunication official.
(ii) In the case of obstruction on track, a responsible Engineering/ Electrical official not below
the rank of JE shall certify that the track is safe for passage of trains.
(iii) A record of the failure of normal working and also other failures shall be maintained in the
Signal, Block failure and Inspection book.
(iv) In case of failure as stated in rule (iv) of 10.06, the normal working shall be resumed by
the station Masters themselves, when the cause for the failure/suspension is removed.
10.08 Shunting:-
(i) For shunting beyond departure Stop signal (Manual stop signal/Semi-automatic stop
Signal) at a station and upto the next Automatic stop Signal.
(a) When it becomes necessary to make shunt moves into the first signalling section,
the Station Master shall advise the Station Master at the other end of the block
section about the shunting and get his consent which shall be supported by a Private
Number.
(b) The SM shall ensure that the first Automatic Block Signalling section is clear by
observing the indication on the panel and shall then authorize the movement by
taking ‗OFF‘ of shunt signals if any / Semi-Automatic/Manual Stop signal and also
issue a written memo in the prescribed format to the Loco Pilot.
(c) The SM shall authorize the Loco Pilot to shunt upto the next Automatic/Semi-
Automatic Stop signal indicating the signal number or the place upto which he shall
shunt in the memo within the first Automatic Block Signalling section.
(d) During shunting, Line Block caps have to be provided on the signal knobs, protecting
the section.
(ii) For shunting into the block section in advance beyond the first Automatic Block
Signalling section.
(a) When it becomes necessary to make shunt moves into the block section in advance
beyond the first Automatic Signalling section, the SM shall inform the Controller and
get his permission for blocking the section between the two block stations by
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 (b) The Station Master shall advise the Station Master at the other end of the block
section about the shunting and get his consent which shall be supported by a Private
Number.
(c) Both the SMs shall ensure that the concerned block section shall be clear of trains.
(d) The SM shall then authorize the Loco Pilot to perform shunting beyond the departure
stop signal of his station by issue of a written memo in the prescribed format.
(e) The individual number(s) of the Automatic/Semi-Automatic Stop signals which have
to be passed while performing shunting shall be mentioned in the memo. The time by
which the Loco Pilot shall clear the block section may also be mentioned in the
memo.
(f) Shunt Signal/Semi-Automatic/Manual Stop signal may be taken off. Otherwise, the
SM shall ensure the correct setting and clamping / padlocking of points on the route
of dispatch before the issue of the written memo.
(g) In the case of Semi-Automatic Gate Stop signal, the Loco Pilot shall ensure that the
gate is closed against road traffic before passing the same.
(h) For return movement into the station, shunt signal if any may be taken off or
movements shall be controlled by hand signals.
(i) On completion of shunting, Loco Pilot shall hand over the written memo to the SM
who shall cancel the same with time and return it to the Loco Pilot.
(j) Entries regarding the shunting shall be made in red ink in the TSR.
(k) During the period of shunting, Line block caps have to be provided on the signal
knobs, protecting the section.
(iii) For shunting into the block section in rear – Movement against the Direction of
Traffic
(a) Station Master shall ensure that the entire block section is clear of trains.
(b) The SM shall inform the Controller and get his permission for blocking the section by
exchanging Private Numbers.
(c) Station Master shall then advise the Station Master in rear about the shunting and
get his consent, which shall be supported by a Private Number. The SM shall inform
the Gateman about the shunt movement when communication is available.
(d) The Station Master shall also give a Private Number to the Station Master of the
block station in rear as an assurance that all the trains which have entered the block
section have arrived complete at the station.
(e) The Station Master of the block station in rear shall place Line Block caps on the
relevant signal knobs controlling entry into the concerned block section.
(f) The Station Master shall then authorize the Loco Pilot to shunt into the block section
in rear by issue of a written memo in the prescribed format.
(g) The place upto which shunting is required to be done may be indicated in the memo
in terms of the signal number or other means. The time at which the section has to
be cleared may also be mentioned in the memo.
(h) The Loco Pilot shall be responsible to ensure that the level crossing gates if any are
closed against road traffic before passing the same.
(i) For the return shunt movement into the station, shunt signals if any shall be taken off
or the movement shall be controlled by hand signals.
(j) On completion of shunting, the Loco Pilot shall hand over the written memo to the
SM who shall cancel the same with time and return it to the Loco Pilot.
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 (iv) The written memo referred in sub-rule (i) of Para 10.08 shall be in the following
format:-
From To
SM Loco Pilot / Loco Pilot (Shunting) of T.No

You are authorized to perform shunting towards station upto the next Automatic / Semi-
Automatic Stop signal No.----- / Specified location within the first Automatic Signalling section.
On return, you shall bring your train to a stop at Signal No / location, and thereafter you will
be guided by the taking ‗OFF‘ Shunt signal or hand signals.

Date: Signature of the SM

Signature of the Loco Pilot / Loco Pilot (Shunting)

(v) The written memo referred in sub-rule (ii) & (iii) of Para 10.08 shall be in the
followingformat:-

From To
SM Loco Pilot / Loco Pilot (Shunting) of
T.No.________
You are authorized to perform shunting towards station upto the Automatic / Semi-
Automatic Stop signal No.----- / Specified location. You are authorized to pass intervening
Automatic/Semi-Automatic Gate Stop signal Nos ............ duly observing that the gates are closed
against road traffic. On return, you shall bring your train to a stop at Signal No.------ / location ----
-, and thereafter you will be guided by the taking ‗OFF‘ of Shunt signal, or hand signals.

Date: Signature of the SM

Signature of the Loco Pilot / Loco Pilot (Shunting)

10.09 Working of Trolley / Motor trolley / Ladder trolley

i) Only trollies, which are insulated, are allowed to work in the Automatic Double line
territory duly suspending the Automatic block working.
ii) Motor trollies are prohibited from working on sections worked under Automatic Block
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iii) Trollies shall be worked on the authority of a ‗written memo‟ prepared in duplicate in the
format given below:-

Station
Date
From
Station Master
To
Official-in-charge of the Trolley/Lorry No
The Automatic Block working between station and station is suspended.
This authority permits your Trolley/Lorry Number to enter the block section
towards station on Up/Down line. You shall clear the block section station at
hours mts. Private Number .

Signature of the OIC Signature of the Station Master

(iv) On arrival of trolley / lorry at the station, the Station Master shall give a Private Number to
the Station Master at the other end for the complete arrival of the trolley / lorry and resume
normal working.
(v) Both end Station Masters shall make entry in red ink in the Train Signal Register.
(vi) Procedure for working OHE Ladder trolley in suburban Automatic Block Double line shall
be followed as per provision in S.R.17.08 (iv).
(vii) Procedure for working OHE Ladder trolley in Non-suburban Automatic Block Double line
shall be followed as per provision in S.R.17.08
(viii) Automatic Block Double Line working shall be suspended and the Station Master shall
issue the following „written authority‟ as prescribed below.

Station
Date
From
Station Master
To
Official-in-charge of the OHE Ladder Trolley No
The Automatic Block working between station and station is suspended.
This authority permits your OHE Ladder trolley Number to enter the block section
towards station on Up/Down line. You shall clear the block section station at
hours mts. Private Number .
Signature of the OIC Signature of the Station Master
.

(ix) On arrival of OHE Ladder trolley at the station, the Station Master shall give a Private
Number to the Station Master at the other end for the complete arrival of the OHE Ladder
trolley and resume normal working.

(x) Both end Station Masters shall make entry in red ink in the Train Signal Register.

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