4 PATROLLING 4 2 Patrol charts Patrol books

4 PATROLLING 4. 2 Patrol charts, Patrol books and equipments, selection and duties of Patrolmen. 1

Preparation of Patrol Charts – v 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. v The principles governing the preparation of patrol charts shall be– v 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 … v All trains carrying passengers between sunset and sunrise get the maximum protection possible. v As far as possible, each block section will be treated as a unit and the length will be divided into equal beats. v The length of each patrol beat should not normally exceed 5 km

Preparation of Patrol Charts … v 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. v The walking speed of a Patrolman may be taken as 3 Kmph. v The maximum distance covered by a Patrolman should not normally exceed 20 km in a day.

Preparation of Patrol Charts … v A period of at least half an hour rest is desirable between consecutive beats. v 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. v 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 v A patrol book containing sufficient number of pages should be supplied to each patrolman with a tin case. v The books shall be serially numbered to correspond with the number of patrol beat on each section. v The first page of the book shall contain the Name of Patrolman, Kilometerage of patrolling section & Patrolman number.

Patrol Books … v The remaining pages will contain columns for date, station, time of arrival and departure and signature of Station Master. Date Name of Station Time Arrival Sign. Of Station Departure Master

Patrol Books … v Patrolmen shall be on duty at the time specified in the patrol chart. v 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. v The Station Master/Block hut-in-charge will also record the time of arrival and departure in his Diary/Train Register Book.

Patrol Books … v 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. v The intermediate patrols do likewise. v In this way each patrol-book will be conveyed from one station to the other and back again.

Patrol Books … v 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. v 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. v The Patrolman should report the absence of any Patrolman from his beat to the Gang Mate the next day.

Patrol Books … v 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. v The Patrolman shall preferably be provided with a GPS tracking device, to monitor his movements so as to ensure effective patrolling.

Patrol Books … v 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– v 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.

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 … v 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– v 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. v Twice the number required should be selected to serve as relief, in case of illness, to provide for rest giver Patrolman etc. v 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.

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– v When damage is detected on single line– Ø 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. Ø 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) Ø 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 … v When damage is detected on single line … Ø Return to the site of obstruction/ damage, and protect the other side with detonators similarly. Ø 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 … v When damage is detected on double line– Ø Place the red flag/lamp in prominent position so as to warn an approaching train on one track. Ø Then run along the other track on which train is expected first. Ø 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 … v When damage is detected on double line– Ø Run back and protect with detonators the line on which the lamp/flag was prominently placed earlier. Ø 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 – v The danger signal must be exhibited in both the directions. v The two patrolmen shall then proceed in opposite directions showing the danger signals (red flag by day and red light by night) v When at 600 m from the point of danger, each should place 1 detonator on to the rail. v 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 …. v On the double line the detonators must be placed on the line, in the direction on which the trains will approach. v 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 … v Reporting the damage to Station Master and Gangmate – v 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 … v Reporting the damage to Station Master and Gangmate … v 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 … v Reporting the damage to Station Master and Gangmate … v 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. v 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.

Night checks & Inspections v Inspection of Patrol Books– JE/SSE/P. Way must examine the patrol books, initial the entries each time he inspects and take corrective measures for irregularities noticed. The Assistant Divisional Engineer should examine the patrol books during his inspection.

Night checks & Inspections … v Supply of Equipment to Patrolmen and Watchmen– JE/SSE/P. Way will be responsible for ensuring that each Patrolman is provided with the equipment specified, and for periodical distribution of consumable stores like kerosene oil, match box etc. The Gang Mate will be responsible for seeing that the Patrolman and stationary watchman possesses the correct equipment specified.

Night checks & Inspections … v The JE/SSE/P. Way will be responsible for instructing the patrolmen in their duties about the rules for the protection of the lines and in acquainting them with all vulnerable points on their beats. In addition to oral instructions, the JE/SSE/P. Way shall by practical demonstrations, drill the patrolmen in their detailed duties and responsibilities.

Night checks & Inspections … v Inspection of Equipment– JE/SSE/P. Way should check the equipment of all patrolmen and watchmen once a month, record the results in patrol book and take steps to recoup deficiencies. v Check over Patrolling at Nights– (by train) Official By train JE/SSE/P. Way(Sectional) Once a fortnight SSE/P. Way (In-charge) Once a month Assistant Divisional Engineer Once a month

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