DMRG Rules 63Chapter IX · Permanent Way and Works

Section 63 · Engineer's Possessions

(1)

Engineer's Possession on running lines granted by the Traffic Controller who has final responsibility on whether or not the Engineers may take possession.

(2)

All work on tracks in depot shall be undertaken within an Engineer's Possession. Such Possession shall be granted by the Depot Controller but in other matters the provisions hereinafter provided shall apply.

(3)

An area under the Engineer's Possession is the sole responsibility of the engineering official in charge and all issues of safe working within that area, including the movement of trains, is his responsibility.

(4)

The person in charge of Engineer's Possession shall be properly trained and certified in the duties and responsibility of the role.

(5)

If more than one maintenance unit is working within the same Possession, one person shall be nominated by the Traffic Controller as the person responsible for the coordination of the work of all the units, as per special instructions.

(6)

When Possession is granted under sub-rules (1) and (2), the engineering official in charge shall protect the area of the Possession from access by trains in one of the following ways, namely:-

(a)

securing a vehicle at the limit of the Possession ;

(b)

securing points for a route which diverts trains away from the area of Possession ;

(c)

using a track circuits short circuiting cable at the limit of the Possession; and

(d)

any other means as per special instructions.

(7)

Running line being signalled for operation in either direction, protection shall be implemented at all points of potential access and different methods may be used at each location.

(8)

If a works train or self-propelled maintenance vehicle is to be used within the Possession area, it shall arrive at site before possession is taken. Lamps displaying red aspects restricting movement towards the Possession area shall be placed at the limits of the Possession or on the secured vehicles where these are used to protect the Possession area.

(9)

Where work on one track is likely to affect the passage of trains on an adjacent track, possession shall be taken on all tracks likely to be affected.

(10)

If trains are required to pass on an adjacent track, the person in charge of the Possession shall be responsible for ensuring that the track is safe to use before giving permission by hand signal.

(11)

Unless essential for the movement of trains, traction power shall be switched from the area of the Possession by the traction Power controller and shall only be re-energized on receipt of clearance.

(12)

The person in charge shall be responsible for confirming to the Traffic Controller on completion of the work, that the track is safe for traction power to be switched on, all protection measures have been removed and the track is safe for trains to run.

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