DMRG Rules 32Chapter IV · Working of Trains

Section 32 · Locomotives, works trains and maintenance vehicles

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(1)

Locomotives, works trains, and self-propelled maintenance vehicles equipped with Automatic Train Protection equipment shall be worked as per all relevant rules made under the Ordinance for operation on main lines and in depots as for passenger trains.

(2)

The Train Operator of a self-propelled maintenance vehicle which is permitted to operate on running lines shall hold a Certificate of Competency as a Train Operator or to be accompanied by a person holding certificate of competency. In the latter case, the person holding the certificate of competency is responsible for the observance of these rules in respect of the operation of the vehicle.

(3)

Before departing from depot, or from a work site where the train has been uncoupled, the Train Operator of the leading locomotive shall-

(a)

ensure that the train is fully coupled ;

(b)

carry out a continuity test of the automatic brake ; and

(c)

verify that all handbrakes have been released.

(4)

Subject to sub-rule (2) of Rule 32, the Train Operator of a locomotive works train or self-propelled maintenance vehicles, shall possess at all times, when on duty-

(a)

a hand lamp capable of showing a red, green and white aspect; and

(b)

any special notices relating to the working of works trains.

(5)

Any unpowered vehicles, stationed on a siding or on the running line, shall be secured by the application of sufficient number of hand brakes unless coupled to a locomotive.

(6)

Any such vehicle or group of vehicles shall have a lamp attached to the outermost vehicle displaying a red aspect in the direction of approaching trains and on a running line such lamps shall be placed at both the ends of the vehicle or group of vehicles.

(7)

Any self-propelled maintenance vehicle which is not fitted with Automatic Train Protection equipment shall be taken on running line only if-

(a)

it is coupled to a locomotive or other vehicle which is so equipped ; and

(b)

it is working within the limits of an Engineer's Possession.

(8)

Shunting Of vehicles to make or break works train consists shall only take place in designated depot areas.

(9)

Fly shunting of any vehicles is expressly prohibited at any time.Note. - A 'Fly shunt' is made when two vehicles are. sent forward unattached either together or one immediately after the other and placed on different lines necessitating the points being reversed after the passage of the leading vehicle.

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