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B.93 /PRNT

Correction memo no.1 dated 27.04.11 to the SWR No B.93 dt.31.03.2009 applying to PRNT station

Replaced page No 1

SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY

BANGALORE DIVISION

STATION WORKING Date of issue:

RULES NO. B.93 /PRNT Date brought

into force:

PERIYANAGATHUNAI

NOTE:- 1. This issue of Station Working Rules supersedes the Station Working Rules No. B.93 /PRNT dated: 31.03.09

2. The Station Working Rules must be read in conjunction with General Rules, Subsidiary Rules and Block Working Manual. These Rules do not in any way supersede any Rule in the above mentioned books.

1.0 STATION WORKING RULE DIAGRAM

The enclosed Rule diagram based on Signalling Plan and P. Way Plan shows the signalling features, track circuited portions, names of the adjacent stations, the normal setting of points and other details pertaining to day-to-day working. Complete layout of the station yard, gradients, holding capacity of individual lines, distances of adjacent stations etc. are reproduced from the enclosed layout diagram.

Rule Diagram No. / SBC/RD/PRNT/27/ALT-3
Signalling Plan No / IPU 1316/ALT 2
P. Way Plan No / B/PRNT/1/ALT-1
Layout diagram No / B/PRNT/T/1

2 DISCRIPTION OF THE STATION

2.1 GENERAL LOCATION

PERIYANAGATHUNAI is situated on the Yesvantpur Junction – Salem Junction Broad gauge line at a distance of 135.214 Kms from Salem Junction. This is a Class ‘B’ station with single line working towards KELAMANGALAM and RAYAKKOTTAI. This station is provided with two running lines with rail level Platform on Road-1 & Road-2. The office of the Station Master is situated on the Platform of Road-1. The code initials of this Station are ‘PRNT’.

2.2 BLOCK STATIONS ON EITHER SIDE AND THEIR DISTANCES

KELAMANGALAM at a distance of 9.14 Kms on the YPR Junction side and RAYAKKOTTAI at a Distance of 15.714 Kms on Salem Junction side are the adjacent block stations. There is no “D” Class station in the block sections mentioned above.

Sl.
No. / Adjacent Block Station / Code / Inter Distance. / Direction
1. / RAYAKKOTTAI / RYC / 15.714 KMS / SA SIDE
2. / KELAMANGALAM / KMLM / 9.14 KMS / YPR SIDE

2.3 BLOCK SECTION LIMITS ON EITHER SIDE OF THE STATION ON DIFFERENT DIRECTIONS

PERIYANAGATHUNAI-KELAMANGALAM Block Section commences at the Down Advanced Starter signal No.9 and the PERIYANAGATHUNAI-RAYAKKOTTAI Block Section commences at the Up Advanced Starter signal No.10. The Station Limits extend from the Up Distant Signal to the Down Distant Signal.

Between stations / Point from which the block section commences / Point at which the block section ends.
PRNT-KMLM / Down Advanced Starter signal No. 9 / Down Advanced Starter signal No. 9
PRNT-RYC / Up Advanced Starter signal No. 10 / Up Advanced Starter signal No. 10

2.4 GRADIENTS

Sl.
No. / Direction & Line / From
( in Metres) / To
( in Metres) / Inter distance in metres / Gradient / Section
1. / Down running line Rd-1 & Rd-2 / Centre line / 676 / 676 / 1 in 1000 falling towards KMLM / Station section
2. / Down running line / 676 / 1126 / 450 / 1 in 100 rising towards KMLM / Station/Block section
3. / Down running line / 1126 / 1538 / 412 / Level / Block section
4. / Down running line / 1538 / 1724 / 186 / 1 in 100 rising towards KMLM / Block section
5 / Down running line / 1724 / 1872 / 148 / Level / Block section
6 / Down running line / 1872 / B/section / - / 1 in 100 rising towards KMLM / Block section
7 / Up running line Road-1 & Road-2 / Centre line / 160 / 160 / 1 in 1000 falling towards RYC / Station section
8 / Up running line Road-1 & Road-2 / 160 / 260 / 100 / Level / Station section
9 / Up running line / 260 / 446 / 186 / 1 in 400 falling towards RYC / Station section
10 / Up running line / 446 / 2033.7 / 1587.7 / 1 in 100 falling towards RYC / Station/Block section
11 / Up running line / 2033.7 / B/section / - / Level / Block section

2.5  LAYOUT

There are two running lines provided for reception and despatch of both up and down trains. Road-2 is Main line and Road-1 is the Loop with Rail level Platforms. A ballast siding with CSR of 250 metres and with an extended portion of 410 metres towards BYPL end is provided adjacent to Road-1.

2.5.1  RUNNING LINES, DIRECTION OF MOVEMENT & HOLDING CAPACITY IN CSR

Running Lines. / Direction of Movement. / Holding Capacity / Length
(CSR) / Type of PF / Length of PF
Road – 1 / Up & Down reception and despatch / 58 BOXN+2E+BV+5% / 711.30 m / RL / 270 m
Road – 2 / Up & Down reception and despatch / 58 BOXN+2E+BV+5% / 711.30 m / RL / 270 m

2.5.2 NON-RUNNING LINES: A ballast siding is provided adjacent to Road-1 with Total siding length of 660 metres including CSR of 250 metres with extended portion of 410 metres. Entry to this siding is through locally operated, key locked points controlled by succession keys ‘X’ and ‘P’ from Electric key Transmitter controlled by knobs 4 and 3 respectively.

Non Running Lines. / Holding Capacity / Length
(CSR)
Ballast siding / 27 vehicles + E / 250 m
Ballast siding extended portion / 18 vehicles + E / 410 m

2.5.3 ANY SPECIAL FEATURES IN THE LAYOUT: Nil

2.6 LEVEL CROSSINGS

Sl. No. / LC No. Class
Dept. / Location / Type / Normal Position / Whether Interlocked / Provision of Telephone / TVU & Census date
1 / LC No. 88 ‘C’ class Engg / 136/300-400-PRNT- KMLM / Lifting barriers / Closed to Road traffic / Non interlocked / Provided / 14588 Nov.06
2 / LC No.89 ‘C’ class Engg / 138/600-700PRNT-KMLM / Lifting barriers / Closed to Road traffic / Non interlocked / Provided / 13832 Nov.06

NOTE:

1) Refer Appendix "A" for detailed gate working instructions.

2) Station staff shall promptly attend to the telephone calls from the gate without fail as any call could also be for reporting any emergency.

3 SYSTEM AND MEANS OF WORKING

3.1 This is a Class ‘B’ Station and trains are worked under the absolute block system. Push button type single line token less block instruments (Non-Co-operative feature) for PERIYANAGATHUNAI – RAYAKKOTTAI and PERIYANAGATHUNAI - KELAMANGALAM block sections are provided in the Station Master’s Office.

3.2 (i) Only the Station Master on duty shall operate the Block instruments for train movements and the instruments shall be kept locked after each operation and the keys being kept in his personal custody. The SM shall operate block instrument in the manner laid down in BWM, he shall maintain train signal register and make entries instantly and sign against each such entry.

(ii) Even though it is possible to set the block instruments to ‘TGT’ position without the co-operation of the SM at the other end, the SM shall advise the train number and description to the SM at the other end who shall repeat the same if he is ready to receive the train and confirmed by a private number. Then SM at the sending end station shall insert the shunt key and set his instrument to “TGT” position.

3.3 (i) The off aspect of the Advanced starter signal constitutes the authority to proceed for the Loco pilot of the departing train to enter the block section ahead.

(ii) Advanced Starter signal can be taken off only when the line clear has been obtained through the block instrument from the block station in advance.

(iii) Up and Down Advanced starter Signal, are the last stop signals and interlocked with the respective block instruments.

(iv) The line clear can be granted or section can be cleared through the block instrument, only when the Home signal and the advanced starter signal pertaining to the block section are in ‘ON’ position.

3.4 CUSTODY OF KEYS

The following keys shall normally be kept in the personal/safe custody of the Station Master on duty.

a) SM’s key of block instruments.

b) SM’s key of double key lock on the block instruments.

c) Padlock keys of point clamps.

d) Padlock keys of safety chains.

e) SM’s key of the double key lock of the relay room.

f) Control panel key.

g) Padlock keys of point machine lids and crank handle release lock key.

h) Up and Down Shunt keys.

i) Keys pertaining to telephones connected to SPT.

j) Generator room key

The above keys except item No. a, f and i shall normally be kept in the glass fronted key case provided in the Station House. The glass-fronted case must always be kept closed locked and the key of the case along with keys referred vide item (a) (f) and (i) shall be kept in the personal custody of the duty Station Master.

Correction memo no.1 dated 27.04.11 to the SWR No B.93 dt.31.03.2009 applying to PRNT station

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4.0 SYSTEM OF SIGNALLING AND INTERLOCKING

This station is provided with Standard II-(R) Multiple aspect colour light signals with Distant, Home, Starters and Advanced Starter in each direction. All points and signals are operated from the Control panel provided in Station Master’s Office (See Appendix "B” for details).

4.1 STANDARD OF INTERLOCKING AND OTHER DETAILS: Refer Para 4 above

4.2 CUSTODY OF RELAY ROOM KEY AND PROCEDURE FOR ITS HANDING OVER TAKING OVER BETWEEN STATION MASTER AND S&T MAINTENANCE STAFF

4.2.1 The Relay Room is provided with a double key lock. One key is to be retained by the Station Master on duty and the other key by the TECH.ES/JE/SE/Sig.

4.2.2 Whenever it is required to open the relay room, the TECH.ES/JE/SE/Sig shall ask for the key from the SM on duty, duly filling in the relevant columns of the Relay Room key register maintained at the Station. The SM on duty shall hand over the key to the TECH.ES/JE/SE/Sig. After the work in the Relay Room is completed, the Room shall be locked with double lock which shall be ensured by Duty Station Master. The key shall be returned to the SM on duty, duly completing the entries in the relay room key register.

4.2.3 The Relay Room key register shall contain the following columns:-

1) Time and Date of key requisition.

2) Purpose for which the key is required i.e. attending to failure, routine maintenance etc.

3) Whether the work in the relay room will affect the normal working of points, signals, block instruments etc.,

4) Signature, name and designation of the TECH.ES/JE/SE/Sig requesting the key.

5) Signature of the SM on duty with time.

6) Time /Date of Returning the key to the SM onduty after locking the room properly with both keys

7) Remarks regarding normal working of the points, signals, block instruments etc.,

8) Signature, Name and Designation of the TECH.ES/JE/SE/Sig returning the key.

9) Signature of the SM on duty receiving the key with time after duly ensuring that the room is locked properly with both the keys.

10) Remarks.

4.2.4 If an endorsement is made in the Relay Room Key Register by TECH.ES/JE/SE/Sig that the work will affect normal working of points/signals/block working etc., the Station Master shall obtain Form. No. S & T (T/351). from TECH.ES/JE/SE/Sig and the relevant provisions of GR/SR 3.68 to 3.70 are to be followed for train/shunt movements.

4.2.5 When no such endorsement is made, he shall sign in Form S&T/MR and follow the normal procedure for dealing trains.

NOTE:-The SM on duty shall not hand over the key to TECH.ES/JE/SE (Sigg) immediately after an accident involving points/signals/interlocking etc., at the station until after fully satisfying that the necessary readings have been recorded by the competent official(s).

4.3 POWER SUPPLY

4.3.1 The normal source of power supply is from TNEB In addition, IPS and diesel generator are also made available as an alternate source. A Phase selector is provided to select the phase of EB supply. Available phase of EB supply may be selected by turning the selector to the appropriate position.

4.3.2 This station is provided with integrated power supply system. A Status monitoring panel (SMP) is provided in the Station Master’s panel room. This panel has the following audio, Visual alarms. A) Start generator B) Emergency –Start generator C)

Correction memo no.1 dated 27.04.11 to the SWR No B.93 dt.31.03.2009 applying to PRNT station

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System Shut Down D) Equipment fault / call S & T staff. When the normal EB power supply fails, this system switches over to battery power supply. During prolonged EB failures an alarm is annunciated in the status-monitoring panel (SMP) in the Station Master’s panel room. The display may be ‘Start Generator’ OR ‘Emergency Start Generator’ OR ‘System shut down’ based on battery condition Low OR very Low OR battery fully drained out respectively. When the power supply can not be extended, due to the failure of any equipment, the same will be indicated on the system monitoring panel as “Equipment fault-call S & T staff’.

4.3.3 Functioning of Status monitoring panel:-

Sl.No. / Alarm/Indication Description. / Fault Symptom / Corrective action. /
1 / Start generator / Neon lamp glows with alarm. / Press ACK/RESET push button, Start Generator and press RESET button again.
2 / Emergency start generator / Neon lamp glows with alarm. / Press ACK/RESET push button, Start Generator with out delay and Press RESET button again.
3 / System shut down / Neon lamp glows with alarm. / Press ACK/RESET push button, Start Generator immediately and Call S & T staff.
4 / Equipment fault/ call S & T staff / Neon lamp glows with alarm. / Press ACK/RESET push button and Call S & T staff .

4.3.4 The generator must be started for the train service during the failure of power supply or for testing purpose. A register with all details has to be maintained for this purpose.