बहु-विषयक ऺेत्रीय रे ऱ प्रशिऺण संस्थान ,

धनबाद (भऱ ू ी)
MULTI-DISCIPLINARY ZONAL RAILWAY
TRAINING INSTITUTE, DHANBAD (Bhuli)
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 In the event of obstruction of one line on the double
line section and the communications are available, the
following procedure shall be adopted –
1. When it is desired to introduce temporary single line
working on double line on electric communication
instruments then:

One line
is clear
certificate
Section
SM SM
Controller

BY PWI All Consulted for introducing SL working on DL

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2. The decision to introduce temporary single line
working and nomination of station should be taken
by:

•Sr. DOM
•DOM (In charge)
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2. Temporary Single Line Working shall be introduced
between the nearest stations provided with cross-over
between Up and Down lines on either side of
obstructions.

Station A Station B

CROSS-OVER
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One line
3. If case of suspicion is clear
regarding clearance of certificate
line, SSE/JE P. Way
certificate required.

BY SSE/JE (P.Way)
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4. The Semi-Automatic
/Manual Despatch Stop
Signal of the Stations at
both the ends of the
section where
temporary single line is
being introduced shall
be put in manual mode
in ON condition for the
entire duration of
temporary single line A
working.
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7. All trains running in the wrong line shall be worked in
accordance with the rules for the use of electric communication
instruments on single line. Line clear shall be obtained on the
following:

2 3
1

Railway auto phone &

Station to Station fixed BSNL/MTNL phone with Railway control
telephones caller ID. telephone
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7. All trains running in the wrong line shall be worked in
accordance with the rules for the use of electric communication
instruments on single line. Line clear shall be obtained on the
following:
4
5

VHF set under special

instructions, but not as the sole Fixed Telephone with CUG sim
means of communication on which have been provided to the
sections where passenger trains station only for official use by the
run. on-duty Station Master.
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9. Train Signal Register, shall be introduced at stations on

affected section.

10. After ascertaining that one of the lines is clear for the
passage of traffic, the Station Master proposing single
line working shall issue a message under exchange of
private Number, containing the following information,
to the Station Master at the other end of the affected
section :-
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a) Cause of introduction of single line working;

b) Place of obstruction;
c) The line by which single line working is
proposed;
d) The source of information that the said line
is clear;
e) Restriction of speed, if any, on the line;
f) The number and timings of the last train
which arrived/left the station nominated.
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11. The Station Master on duty at the station in advance shall

not give such “Line Clear” unless:-
a) The line is clear not only up to the Semi-Automatic/Manual
Reception Stop Signal but also for the adequate distance
beyond the Semi-Automatic/Manual Reception Stop signal.
b) The private number/s has been exchanged with on duty
gatemen, for closure of the level crossing gate/s under his
control.
c) The points of outlying sidings/ turnouts under his control
are correctly set and locked.
d) For each first train running in the wrong line, line clear
shall neither be asked nor given unless the two Station
Masters have assured under exchange of private numbers
that all the trains running in the right line have already
arrived completely at the Station in advance.
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12. A written authority (form T/E 912) shall be given to Loco
Pilot/Motorman and Train Manager of all trains in right and
wrong line which includes.
a) A ‘line clear ticket’ on Automatic block system during
temporary single line working on double line.
b) Distinguishing numbers of departure, Automatic,
modified Semiautomatic/Semi-Automatic/ Manual and
Gate stop signals required to be passed (including non-
governing signals), shall also be indicated on the
authority authorising the Loco Pilot/Motorman to pass
them at ‘ON’ position. For a Starter/ Manual and gate
stop signal, the Loco Pilot/Motorman shall pass the
signal only when he receives proceed hand signal from a
railway servant in uniform. In the case of midsection
gate stop signals the Loco Pilot/Motorman shall
cautiously pass the level crossing only after ensuring that
the gates are closed and locked for road traffic.
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13. A caution order which shall clearly state:-
i. The line on which the train or light engine is to run;
ii. The kilometers between which the obstruction exists.
iii. Any restriction of speed which may have been
imposed; and
iv. The instruction that Automatic signals in the wrong
line should be considered as out of use even though
they may be showing ‘Proceed’ or ‘Caution’ aspect
v. The train started on the wrong line shall be piloted
out of the station after all the concerning points have
been correctly set and locked.
vi. Location of the Neutral section if any.
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14. For every first train in the right line the procedure laid
down for the trains running in the wrong line shall be
followed and the authority T/E 912 shall be issued.

FIRST TRAIN

RIGHT LINE

T/E- 912
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14. The subsequent trains running in the right line may be allowed
to follow each other as per the signal aspect in Automatic Block
System.
15. Private numbers shall be exchanged for every such movement.
16. The written authority (T/E 912) shall also be given to the
subsequent trains following the first train running in the right
line. The station master shall however strike out the line clear
ticket portion in the authority T/E 912.

SUBSEQUENT TRAIN

RIGHT LINE
T/E- 912 with strike out
line clear ticket.
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17. The Loco Pilot/Motorman of the first train introducing

temporary single line working in the wrong line to
stop and inform all Gatemen and Gangmen on the
way about the introduction of temporary single line
working.

GANGMAN GATEMAN
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18. The Loco Pilot should switch “ON” the flasher light of
the train engine while running on the wrong line on
proper authority to proceed.

Note: In case, the train engine running on the wrong line without
switching on the flasher light is noticed by the station staff,
Gatemen and Gangmen they shall stop the train immediately.”
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20. SPEED:
a) Wrong line:
i. First train : not exceeding 25 kmph subject to other
speed restrictions.
ii. Subsequent trains: may be permitted to run on
sectional speed subject to other speed restrictions.
b) Right Line:
i. First train : not exceeding 25 kmph subject to other
speed restrictions.
ii. Subsequent trains: may be permitted to run on
sectional speed subject to other speed restrictions.
However, the speed over facing points, if any, being
restricted to 15 KMPH.
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21. Reception:
a) Wrong line:
i. the Loco Pilot/Motorman of the train running in the wrong
line shall bring his train to a stand before the point opposite
the Semi-Automatic/Manual Reception Stop Signal pertaining
to the correct line or the Semi-Automatic/Manual Despatch
Stop Signal pertaining to the wrong line on which he is
running or any Shunt signal protecting the outermost Cross-
over, whichever he comes across first, and sound one long
whistle.

WRONG LINE
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21. Reception:
a) Wrong line:

T/510 + Piloting
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21. Reception:
b) Right line:

1 By taking OFF 2 T/369(3b) after fulfilling

approach signal taking OFF
signal condition

OR

NOTE: -Condition for taking OFF Semi-Automatic/Manual Reception

Stop Signal have been fulfilled.
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22. Resumption of normal working:
a) Certificate from a responsible engineering official.
b) A message by SM in prescribed format under exchange of private
number.
c) Decision in consultation with Section Controller the train after the
passage of which the normal working has to be introduced.
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23.An entry shall also be made in the Train Signal Register

of all stations concerned showing the time at which
double line working was suspended, single line working
was suspended and the time at which normal working
was resumed.
24.TI report to the Sr. Divisional Operations Manager /
Divisional Operations Manager (in-charge) within 7
days of the resumption of normal working after scrutiny
of necessary documents.
बहु-विषयक ऺेत्रीय रे ऱ प्रशिऺण संस्थान ,
धनबाद (भऱ ू ी)
MULTI-DISCIPLINARY ZONAL RAILWAY
TRAINING INSTITUTE, DHANBAD (Bhuli)