3.

3_Patrol charts, Patrol books and equipments, selection

and duties of patrolmen
Periods 5
 Preparation of Patrol Charts –
 The DEN will issue patrol charts for each of the sections
where monsoon patrolling is required to be done, taking into
consideration the train timings of the timetable in force
during this period.
 The principles governing the preparation of patrol charts
shall be–
 Ordinarily patrolling will be carried out by a single
Patrolman, but in regions where danger from wild
animals, dacoits and other risks exist, as in Ghat sections,
suburban section or other specified sections, patrolling in
pairs may be introduced with the approval of Sr. DEN Co.
 Preparation of Patrol Charts …

 All trains carrying passengers between sunset and

sunrise get the maximum protection possible.
 As far as possible, each block section will be treated
as a unit and the length will be divided into equal
beats.
 The length of each patrol beat should not normally
exceed 5 km
 Preparation of Patrol Charts …
 where the block section is more than 10 km an
intermediate flag station, if any, or any other suitable
point may be fixed as intermediate station, to keep the
length of beat at about 5 km.
 The walking speed of a Patrolman may be taken as 3
Kmph.
 The maximum distance covered by a Patrolman should
not normally exceed 20 km in a day.
 Preparation of Patrol Charts …
 A period of at least half an hour rest is desirable
between consecutive beats.
 For giving better protection to passenger trains between
sun-set and sun-rise, it would be advantageous to plot
the scheduled paths of all passenger trains and then plot
the patrol movement in such a way, so as to minimize
the time interval between patrolling of the beat and
passage of train.
 Patrol charts should show all vulnerable locations where
stationary watchmen are posted.
Sample patrol charts
FOR MAIN LINE AND BRANCH LINE
HAVING LOW DENSITY TRAFFIC
2 BEATS LENGTH 8.45 km
Sample patrol charts
FOR MAIN LINE HAVING HEAVY
DENSITY TRAFFIC
2 BEATS LENGTH 8.45 km
Sample patrol charts
FOR MAIN LINE HAVING HEAVY
DENSITY TRAFFIC
3 BEATS LENGTH 10.47 km
 Patrol Books

 A patrol book containing sufficient number of pages should

be supplied to each patrolman with a tin case.
 The books shall be serially numbered to correspond with
the number of patrol beat on each section.
 The first page of the book shall contain the
Name of Patrolman,
Kilometerage of patrolling section &
Patrolman number.
 Patrol Books …
 The remaining pages will contain columns for date, station,
time of arrival and departure and signature of Station
Master.

Time
Name of Sign. Of
Date Station Station
Master
Arrival Departure
 Patrol Books …

 Patrolmen shall be on duty at the time specified in the patrol chart.

 The Patrolman whose beat commences/terminates at a station shall
present the patrol-book in his possession to the Station
Master/Block hut- in-charge who will enter therein the time of
arrival and departure and sign the book.
 The Station Master/Block hut-in-charge will also record the time of
arrival and departure in his Diary/Train Register Book.
 Patrol Books …
 The Patrolman shall then patrol his length at the end of which, he
will exchange his patrol book with that of the next Patrolman and
retrace his beat.
 The intermediate patrols do likewise.
 In this way each patrol-book will be conveyed from one station to
the other and back again.
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Winter jacket
 LED
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 Patrol Books …

 Owing to close proximity of stations, patrol books may be passed

through one or more intermediate stations, before it is returned to
the original station.
 If a Patrolman on arrival at the end of his beat does not find the next
Patrolman to take over the book, he must proceed ahead, until he
meets him.
 The Patrolman should report the absence of any Patrolman from his
beat to the Gang Mate the next day.
 Patrol Books …

 Station Masters will see that the Patrolmen come on duty sober and
fully equipped, their lamps are trimmed and filled with oil or the
batteries are fully charged (in case of rechargeable lamps ) and they
leave for their patrol duty in time.
 The Patrolman shall preferably be provided with a GPS tracking
device, to monitor his movements so as to ensure effective
patrolling.
 Patrol Books …

 If a Patrolman who is due to arrive at a station does not turn-in time

or does not turn up at all, the Station Master/Block hut-in-charge
will advise Station Master/Block hut-in-charge at the other end of
the block section about the absence of the Patrolman and both
Station Masters/Block hut-in-charges will issue caution orders to all
trains entering the section until the Patrolman from the other end of
the “patrol-section” arrives at the station and reports that all is well.
SR 15.05(1) If a Patrolman on organised patrolling notified to all
concerned does not turn up within 15 mts. of his scheduled arrival,
the Station Master will take the following action: -
(A) He must Stop all trains proceeding into the block section and
issue Caution Orders to the Loco Pilots, asking them to be alert and
observe a speed restriction of 40 kmph during the day when visibility
is clear and 15 kmph during the night or when visibility is impaired;
(B) He must advise the Station Master at the other end of the section
to take similar action and also advise the Controller;
(C) He must initiate action to ascertain the reasons for the non-arrival
of Patrolman.

SR 15.05(2) The Caution Orders referred to under SR 15.05 (1)(A)

above shall continue to be issued until the Patrolman has arrived and
reported that the line is safe for passage of trains.
Equipment of Monsoon Patrolmen–
 Each Patrolman shall be provided with the following
equipment and such other, as may be prescribed by special
instructions:
(i) Staff (preferably foldable) – 1 No.
(ii) Number plate 15 cm Square (to be numbered
consecutively from the beginning of each
SSE/P.Way (In-charge) length in white letters on
black background) – 1 No.
(iii) Detonators in a tin case – 10 Nos.
Equipment of Monsoon Patrolmen …
(iv) Warning signals (a red flashing rechargeable
LED torch/hand signal lamp at night or red flag
during day).
(a) On double/multiple lines, Ghat sections,
suburban and automatic block
territories – 3 Nos.
(b) On single line sections – 2 Nos.
(v) Protective clothing according to local dress
regulations including industrial safety shoe / Gum
boots, Safety jacket, Rain coat, Helmet with Head
light.
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सेल की टार्च
हरी और लाल हाथ झंडी
पटाखे और स्टाफ
डंडा
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Equipment of Monsoon Patrolmen …
(vi) Match box – 1 No.
(vii) Red flags – 2 Nos. and Green flag - 1 No.(day
patrol only).
(viii) Patrol book in a tin case.
(ix)Three cell Electric torch – 1 No.
(x) Whistle thunderer – 1 No.
(xi) Haversack – 1 No.
 Equipment of Monsoon Patrolmen …

 Where patrolling is undertaken in pairs or stationary patrol

consists of two men, the equipment need not be
duplicated but the additional Patrolman will be provided
with an extra rechargeable LED torch/hand signal lamp,
whistle thunderer, protective clothing and one spanner,
hammer and light crowbar for emergency use.
 Selection of Patrolman–
 Literate, Intelligent, experienced and trustworthy track
maintainer should be selected from the Permanent
Gangs by JE/SSE/P.Way to work as Patrolmen and
Watchmen.
 Twice the number required should be selected to serve
as relief, in case of illness, to provide for rest giver
Patrolman etc.
 The track maintainer selected from each gang should
be sent to the Divisional Medical Officer for vision test
and shall not be employed as patrolmen unless they
have passed the requisite medical test.
Selection of Patrolman–
 Duties of patrolmen

Action When Damage is observed–

In the event of any portion of the line being breached or
otherwise rendered unsafe for traffic the following
procedure shall be observed
 Action When Damage is observed …
In case where One Patrolman is Employed–
Protection of line–
 When damage is detected on single line–
 Place a red lamp during the night and a red flag during
the day in a prominent position to warn a train, which may
approach from one direction.
 Then run in the opposite direction from which train is
likely to come, with a danger signal (red flag by day and
red light by night)
 Place 1 detonator at 600 m and 3 detonators at 10 m
apart at 1200 m from the site of obstruction/ damage.
 Action When Damage is observed …
In case where One Patrolman is Employed …

Protection of line …
 When damage is detected on single line …
 Return to the site of obstruction/ damage, and protect
the other side with detonators similarly.
 In the event of it being impossible to get the other side of
the obstruction/ damage (as in a wash away)place
the red lamp so that it can be seen from as great
distance as possible by a train approaching from that
direction and protect the other side with the
detonators etc. as per rule.
 Action When Damage is observed …
In case where One Patrolman is Employed …

Protection of line …
 When damage is detected on double line–
 Place the red flag/lamp in prominent position so as to
warn an approaching train on one track.
 Then run along the other track on which train is expected
first.
 Place 1 detonator at 600 m and 3 detonators at 10 m
apart at 1200 m from the site of obstruction/ damage.
 Action When Damage is observed …
In case where One Patrolman is Employed …
Protection of line …
 When damage is detected on double line–
 Run back and protect with detonators the line on which
the lamp/flag was prominently placed earlier.
 Reporting the damage to the Station Master– the
Patrolman will return to the site of obstruction after
protecting the line in both the directions and shall remain
at the place of obstruction and send word about the
danger through the first railway employee or other
persons he is able to contact at the spot itself.
 Action When Damage is observed …
In case where two patrolmen are Employed -
Protection of line –
 The danger signal must be exhibited in both the directions.
 The two patrolmen shall then proceed in opposite directions
showing the danger signals (red flag by day and red light by
night)
 When at 600 m from the point of danger, each should place
1 detonator on to the rail.
 Then they shall proceed to a distance of 1200 m from the
point of danger where they should place 3 detonators on the
rail about 10 m apart.
 Action When Damage is observed …
In case where two patrolmen are Employed …
Protection of line ….
 On the double line the detonators must be placed on the
line, in the direction on which the trains will approach.
 Should the nature of obstruction be such as to render it
impossible for either of patrolmen to get across the gap, as
for instance a wash away with strong flood, one of the men
should show the danger signal and endeavour to stop trains
approaching the gap from the other side while the other
man should proceed towards the station on his side of the
gap, fix the detonators as per rule.
 Action When Damage is observed …
In case where two patrolmen are Employed …
Protection of line ….
 On the double line the detonators must be placed on the
line, in the direction on which the trains will approach.
 Should the nature of obstruction be such as to render it
impossible for either of patrolmen to get across the gap, as
for instance a wash away with strong flood, one of the men
should show the danger signal and endeavour to stop trains
approaching the gap from the other side while the other
man should proceed towards the station on his side of the
gap, fix the detonators as per rule.
 Action When Damage is observed …
In case where two patrolmen are Employed …

Protection of line …
 Reporting the damage to Station Master and Gangmate –
 After protecting the track one of the two patrolmen who is
nearest to the station, the patrolmen who has protected the
track will proceed in all haste, showing the danger signal, to
the station and inform the station master of the danger.
 Action When Damage is observed …
In case where two patrolmen are Employed ..

Protection of line …
 Reporting the damage to Station Master and Gangmate …
 On his way back, if he meets with any gang quarter, he
should inform the Gang Mate of the occurrence and the
gang must immediately proceed to the affected
kilometerage and take necessary action to attend to the
repairs.
 Action When Damage is observed …
In case where two patrolmen are Employed …

Protection of line …
 Reporting the damage to Station Master and Gangmate …
 After protecting the track, the other Patrolman will proceed
to the site of obstruction, and remain there showing the
danger signal, until the first Patrolman joins him.
 In case the other Patrolman has not been able to locate the
gang hut on his way back from the station, one of them
should proceed to the gang hut and inform the Gangmate.
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