DMRG Rules 44Chapter VI · Accident and Unusual Occurrences

Section 44 · Train stopped between stations

(1)

(i)

If a Train Operator cannot isolate a defect on his train and is unable to move it under its own power, he can secure the train and request the Traffic Controller for assistance.

(ii)

The Traffic Controller shall instruct the Train Operator of the following train to drive as close to the stalled train as possible under Coded Manual Control. At the limit of authority under cab signalling, the Traffic Controller shall instruct the Train Operator of the assisting train to change to Restricted Manual Control and to proceed at reduced speed and stop ten metres short of the stalled train.

(iii)

The Traffic Controller shall instruct the Train Operator of the defective train to secure his train and then instruct the Train Operator of the assisting train to couple to the defective train by mechanical means only and to isolate all electrical connections to the defective train.

(iv)

One the trains are confirmed as coupled, the Traffic Controller shall instruct the Train Operator of the defective train to release the brake of his train.

(v)

The Train Controller shall then authorise the Train Operator of the assisting train to drive forward at restricted speed exchanging communication with the Train Operator of the defective train in the lead cab, until the defective train is at the platform of the next station. Passengers shall be detrained from the defective train. The combined consist shall then be moved forward until the assisting train is at the platform. All passengers shall be detrained from that train.

(vi)

The train shall be worked as a combined consist to depot in Restricted Manual Mode with leading and intermediate Train Operators exchanging communication on cab to cab telephone.

(2)

(i)

If traction power is lost, all trains shall costs as far as the momentum of the train and the signalling system permit. The objective is get every train to a platform where passengers can be detrained if the incident is likely to be prolonged.

(ii)

If traction power has not been restored within 15 minutes passengers shall be detrained from all trains at stations, and the process of detraining any trains stopped between station shall be initiated.

(3)

(i)

If a train cannot be moved as a result of derailment or other mechanical failure, passengers shall be evacuated as soon as practicable.

(ii)

The Train Operator of the stalled train shall secure the train and inform the Traffic Controller that he is unable to move his train and the Traffic Controller shall decide the most appropriate method of evacuation taking into account proximity of stations, availability of trains and other local conditions and advice the Train Operator the direction from-which assistance is to be provided and inform the Station Controller at the station to which passengers shall be evacuated.

(iii)

If a train cannot be moved as a result of derailment or other mechanical failure, the following methods of evacuation shall be followed, namely-

(a)

evacuation to a train on the same track ; or

(b)

evacuation to a train on an adjacent track ; or

(c)

evacuation on foot to the nearest station.

(iv)

Passengers shall be detrained from the assisting train and the Traffic Controller shall instruct the Train Operator to select Restricted Manual Mode and drive at not more than 25 km/h and to stop at least 10 metres from the stalled train.

(v)

The Train Operator shall report to Operation Control Centre when he has reached this location and the Traffic Controller shall then instruct him to move his train and stop it 10 metres short of the stalled train.

(vi)

The Train Operator of the assisting train shall secure his train and open the end door at the leading end and the Train Operator of the stalled train shall open the corresponding door on his train and two Train Operators shall assist passenger to shift from the stalled train to the assisting train.

(vii)

When all passengers have been transferred, the end doors of both trains shall be closed and secured.

(viii)

The Train Operator of the stalled train shall remain with his train and the Train Operator of the assisting train shall move to the other cab and report to the Traffic Controller that all passengers have been transferred and that his train is ready to move.

(ix)

The Traffic Controller shall instruct the Train Operator to select Restricted Manual control and drive the train to the station from which he came where passengers can be detrained.

(x)

On open sections and in double track tunnels, if assistance cannot easily be given by a train on the same track, a train on the adjacent track may be used.

(xi)

On receipt of a request for assistance, the Traffic Controller shall inform the Station Controllers at the station on the either side of the location of the incident.

(xii)

Passengers shall be detrained from a train at the preceding station in the normal direction of travel on the adjacent line.

(xiii)

The Traffic Controller shall instruct the Train Operator to select Manual Cab Signal Mode and to drive has train to a point, ten metres from the front of the stalled train.

(xiv)

The Train Operator of the assisting train shall secure his train and deploy the ramp or step ladder a the leading end of his train and report completion to the Traffic Controller.

(xv)

The Traffic Controller shall then instruct the Train Operator of the stalled train to deploy the ramp or step ladder at the front of the train.

(xvi)

The two Train Operators shall then supervise the transfer of passengers via the ramps or step ladders and the track from the stalled train to the assisting train taking particular care to inform passengers of the dangers of tripping on rails and other equipment.

(xvii)

Once all passengers have been transferred, the ramps or step ladders shall be replaced and secured and completion reported to the Traffic Controller by the Train Operator of the assisting train.

(xviii)

The Train Operator of the stalled train shall remain with his train.

(xix)

The Traffic Controller shall them authorise the assisting train to proceed to the next station where normal service may be resumed.

(xx)

If a train does not move as a result of derailment or other mechanical failure, passengers shall be detrained and action taken to evacuate them on foot to the nearest station.

(xxi)

The Traffic Controller shall decide to which station passengers are to be evacuated, this shall normally be the nearest station but other factors, such as the location of the trains, ventilation consideration in tunnel sections and any damage to track, train or structures may make it desirable to use an alternative station.

(xxii)

The Traffic Controller shall inform the Station Controller at the station designated to receive the passengers and the Station Controller shall clear the platform concerned of waiting passengers and, if necessary, stop incoming passengers, and if a tunnel section is involved, he shall switch on tunnel lighting and he shall position himself and his security staff on the platform to receive the arriving passengers.

(xxiii)

The Station Controller shall prepare to render assistance or First Aid to any passenger who may have had difficulty or accident during the evacuation.

(xxiv)

On open sections and in double track tunnels, the Traffic Controller shall arrange for traffic to be suspended on the adjacent track for the duration of the evacuation.

(xxv)

The Traffic Controller shall verify with the Train Operator that the train has been secured and then instruct him to deploy the ramp or step ladder at the end of the train nearest to the designated station.

(xxvi)

Passengers shall be informed of the procedure to be followed and given explicit warning on tripping hazards, where to walk and what to expect at the station.

(xxvii)

Passengers shall be detrained on the track by the Train Operator and directed to the station and the Train Operator shall count passengers as they leave the train.

(xxviii)

The Station Controller shall count the passengers as they arrive at the platform.

(xxix)

The Train Operator shall ensure that the last passenger to leave the train and check that all passengers have left the track.

(xxx)

The Train Operator and Station Controller shall check each respective counts of passenger numbers and satisfy themselves that all passengers have readied the platform and thereafter the Train Operator shall then return to his train and replace and secure the ramp.

(xxxi)

The Station Controller shall record in the Station Log the details of the incident, and, in particular, the number of passengers detrained, and the report the statistics to the Traffic Controller.

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