ODMRPCP Rules 29Chapter IX · Signalling and Train Control Installations

Section 29 · Signals

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(1)

The signals to be provided for controlling the movements of trains on Delhi metro railway shall be,-

(a)

Cab Signals ;

(b)

Fixed Signals (where provided).

(2)

The signalling and train control systems shall permit different modes of train operation depending upon its design, namely-

(a)

automatic train operation (where provided);

(b)

coded manual or automatic train protection ;

(c)

run on sight;

(d)

restricted manual; and

(e)

cut-out.

(3)

Under special circumstances and during initial stages, train services on Delhi metro railway may be run with the concurrence of the Commissioner, and the approval of the Chief Executive Officer, by any of the following system of working, namely-

(a)

automatic block system ;

(b)

absolute block system :
Provided that the Chief Executive Officer will give approval only after obtaining the necessary sanction therefor from the Commissioner.

(4)

The requirements of the various modes of train operations given above shall be in accordance with provisions laid down in Delhi Metro Railway General Rules, 2002 and Delhi Metro Signal Engineering Manual.

(5)

The signalling and train control systems provided on the section shall be optimum for the planned level of safety and requirement of traffic.

(6)

The design of signalling and train control system shall be such as to enable the driver to easily distinguish between various modes of train operation.

(7)

The locations of trains running on the section and aspects of the signals where provided and in use shall be displayed in the operations control center and station control rooms.

(8)

The cab signal and fixed signals where provided but not in use will have specific indication to that effect.

(9)

The standard of safety of signalling and train control system provided shall generally be in accordance with the recommendations of the European Committee for Electromechanical Standardisation or its equivalent national standards/international standards.

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