Amendment Slip 41

Amendment Slip No.41 to G&SR Book, 2004 edition, N.F.Railway, Dated 13/05/2021.

1. Delete the existing sub-Para (1) appearing under GR 1.01 at page No.1 to G&SR Book, 2004 edition Issued under amendment slip No. 39 dated 31/08/2020 and substitute as under:- 

GR 1.01/(1):These rules may be called the Indian Railways (Open Lines) General(Amendment) Rules, 2021. 

2. Delete the existing Git 3.07(7) appearing at page No.26 to G&SR Book , 2004 edition and substitute the following:-

GR 3,07(7): Under approved special instructions, a colour light Distant signal may be combined with the last Stop signal °la station in rear or with an Intermediate Block signal or with a Stop signal protecting a level crossing. When a colour light Distant signal is combined (1) with the last Stop signal or the station in rear or (ii) with an Intermediate Block signal or (iii) with a Stop signal protecting a level crossing, arrangements shall be such that the signal shall not display a less restrictive aspect than the Stop aspect till Line Clear has been obtained from the station ahead as case of (i) and (ii) above and until the level crossing gates have been closed and locked for the passage of trains as in case of (iii) above. 

( Railway Board's letter No. 2020/Safety(A&R)19/12 dated 10.03.2021) 

3. Add the following as SR 3.78/1(c) (1), (j) & (k) after SR 3.78/1(c) (h) which was circulated vide Amendment slip no.39 of G&SR dated 31.08.2020:- 

(The road learning is not required in less intensive section when duration of absence is upto 6 months) 

SR 3.78/1(c): 

(i) Samuktala Road Jn.-Alipurduar in.-Sillguri Jn, 

(j) New Cooch Behar-Golakganj-Fakiragram, Golakganj-Gauripur 

(k) New Mal Jn-New Changrabandha-New Cooch Behar, New Changrabandha-Changrabandha 

Amendment Slip 42

 Amendment Sip No.42 to G&SR Book, 2004 edition, N.F Railway, Dated 24/10/2021. 

1. Add the following para as SR 5.14/4 at page No.173 to G&SR Book , 2004 edition of N.F. Railway:- 

SR 5.14/4: Goods Yard shunting :-

 a) In goods yards, points shall be locked by pulling the lock lever where provided. 

b) Tumbler lever/spring loaded hand points shall be manned during yard shunting not infringing the running lines. 

2. Delete the existing Operating forms No. T/A/1425(Line Clear Inquiry and Reply Message Book for Train Despatching stations) and T/B 1425 (Line Clear Inquiry and Reply Message Book for Train Receiving stations) appearing at Appendix-VIl on pages No.455 & 456 (which was circulated vide Amendment slip No.1 dated 13.06.200S to G&SR book, 2004 edition of N.F.Railway.)  

Amendment Slip 43

Amendment Slip No,43 to G&SR Book 2004 edition N.F.Railwa Dated 01/03/2022

1. Add the following as SR 4.23/3 at page No. 129 to G&SR Book 2004 edition of N.F.Railway

SR 4.23/3 Running of train without Brakevan/SLR:- 

a) The Sr.DOM/DOM may authorise for running of following trains without Brakevan/SLR to cater the operational exigencies :-

i) Goods train 

ii) Departmental trains(ballast train, material train, Track Maintenance Machines, Tower Wagon) 

iii) Empty Coaching rakes, Parcel Specials. 

Note: Running without brake van/SLR in LMG-CNE Ghat section is strictly prohibited except when a banking engine is attached in the rear of the train. During total interruption of communications and single line working on double line section, working of trains without Brake van/SLR is strictly prohibited. 

b) Procedure to be observed for running of train without Brakevan /SLR in the rear:- 

i) The Sr.DOM/DOM may authorize working of train(s) without Brakevan/SLR and a record of such orders shall be maintained in respective control office in a separate register as well as in lobbies/stations also. 

ii) The train shall be provided with continuous air pressure from Engine to rearmost vehicle_ If the formation of such a train is at a TXR point, the Train Examiner must mention the number and description of the last vehicle while issuing the brake power certificate of such trains. In other cases at the originating station the Guard of the train shall relay the number and description of the last vehicle in writing to the Station Master / Yard Master of the train originating station who shall then inform the Sectional Controller over exchange of private no. The station and Control must keep a record of such trains run with last Vehicle and the Private Number exchanged thereto. 

iii) The Tail lamp( lit or unlit as the case may be) shall invariably be fixed and tied at the tail end of the rearmost vehicle by the Guard. 

iv) While asking for line clear, the Line clear Enquiry must clearly include the number and type of the Last vehicle under exchange of private Number and should be recorded in the Train Signal Register. v) The train running without Brakevan/SLR must not be allowed to run through any station enroute and must stop at each block station for confirming the complete arrival of train. However where in a section, a block proving axle counter between block stations of the receiving station is installed and is functioning, train need not be stopped at each block station and can be permitted to run at the maximum permissible speed. 

2. Delete the SR 4.24/1, 2 & 3 at page no.129 & 130 and substitute the following as SR 4.24/1, 2 & 3 to G&SR Book 2004 edition of N.F.Railway 

SR 4.24/1.a) In the case of passenger/Express trains, a maximum of 2 coaches may be attached in rear of the rear brake-van (SLR). The brakes of such additional coaches must be in good working order. When necessary, an Officer's carriage can also be attached in addition to the 2 coaches in rear of the rear brake-van. 

As a special case, on short distance passenger/mixed trains, working within zonal railway, to reduce the unnecessary shunting, SLR can be positioned in the middle of the composition. A maximum of 3 coaches (including an Officer's carriage) only is allowed in rear of rear SLR. As far as possible, Officer's carriage should be kept as the rearmost coach of the train. 

b) In the case ofgoods trains, a maximum of 2 bogies or their equivalents may be attached in rear of the rear brake-van. When an Officer's carriage is to be attached, it will also be counted within the 2 bogies limit, as prescribed. 

SR 4.24/2. In the case of Mixed and Goods trains, not worked with air pressure throughout, only an Inspection or Officer's carriage (bogie or otherwise) fitted with hand brake in good working order, which can be operated by its occupant during the run, may be attached in rear of the rear brake-van, provided that this shall not be permitted except under the written authority of the occupant, who shall be held personally responsible for safe working and for protecting his carriage in case the train parts between his carriage and the rear most brake-van. 

SR 4.24/3. Only one damaged vehicle certified as 'fit to run' and accompanied by a competent railway servant may, under the following conditions, be attached in rear of the rear brake van of a Goods train, worked with or without air pressure, during day hours only. Before attaching the damaged vehicle to a train the Station Master on duty must obtain from TXR or SSE/C&W a certificate stating "damaged vehicle No. may be attached". The certificate so obtained must be handed over to the Guard, and should it be necessary to detach the vehicle on the road, the Guard must hand over the certificate to Station Master on duty at which the vehicle is detached. The letter must deliver it to the Guard of the train to which the damaged vehicle is again attached. 

Note: SRs 4.24/2 & 3 are not applicable over Ghat section such as LMG-BPB section. 3. Add the following as SR 4.25/3 at page No. 130 to G&SR Book 2004 edition of N.F.Railway SR 4.25/3 : Working of train without Guard (with or without Brake van/SLR) a) The Sr. DOM/DOM may authorise for running of following trains without Guard to cater for operational exigencies:- 

i) Goods train

ii) Departmental trains(ballast train, material train, Track Maintenance Machines, Tower Wagon) 

iii) Empty Coaching rakes, Parcel Specials. 

Note: However, running of train without Guard during total interruption of communications and single line working on double line section, is strictly prohibited. 

b) Procedure to be observed for running of train without Guard(with or without Brake van/SLR):- 

i) The Sr.DOM/DOM may authorize working of train(s) without Guard through Control and a record of such orders shall be maintained in respective control office in a separate register as well as in lobbies/stations also. 

ii) The train shall be provided with continues and effective air pressure from Engine to rearmost vehicle which may be breakevan. Further , it is also to be ensured that there should be at least three fully air braked vehicles with operative cylinder out of the last four vehicles at the rear end of the train. 

iii) When train is worked without Guard, such duties of Guard as can be performed by the Loco Pilot, and Assistant Loco Pilot. In case of departmental trains, concerned supervisors will perform the duties of Guard. 

iv) If a Guard is not provided at the originating station or intermediate station, the Loco Pilot on being informed by the Station Master of same, shall conduct continuity test with the help of Train Examiner if available or the staff nominated by Station Master. 

v) Trains without Guard can be permitted to run in Absolute block system (including IBS) with normal speed. 

vi) Tail Lamp( lit or unlit as the case may be) must be made available to the Loco Pilot and it shall invariably be fixed to the tail end of the rearmost vehicle by the Assistant Loco Pilot with the help of station staff nominated by SM. The tail lamp is essential in running such a train. 

vii) Before starting a train without Guard the Station Master of the originating station must intimate to the Section controller on duty the last vehicle number under exchange of Private numbers. 

viii) While asking for 'Line Clear', the SM/Cabin Master shall specifically mention that the train for which line clear is being asked is running without Guard. Station Master/Pointsman will be responsible to ensure that the train without Guard is intact and complete by looking at the last vehicle indicator. Before asking for or granting line clear, the SM shall specifically inform the cabin man/gateman about the train running without Guard/Brake van/SLR to ensure alertness and vigilance of the staff while passing such train through the cabin/gate as the case may be. 

ix) The train running without Guard must not be allowed to run through any station enroute and stop at each block station for confirming the complete arrival of the train. However where in a section, a block proving axle counter between block stations of the receiving station is installed and is functioning, train need not be stopped at each block station and can be permitted to run at the maximum permissible speed. 

x) The Loco Pilot and the Assistant Loco Pilot shall look back frequently during journey to ensure that the train is running in safe manner in terms of GR 4.41 and shall acknowledge any danger signal shown by the Gateman/Cabin staff/Station staff. The duties devolving on the Guard for protection of the train as laid down in GR 4.44 and 6.03 shall devolve on the Loco Pilot. 

xi) Vehicle Guidance and Guard's copy of BPC shall be handed over to Loco Pilot which shall be collected by Guard when booked for train enroute or by Station staff at destination. 

xii) Wherever GDR check is necessary while working a train without the Guard, the SM will depute the Pointsman for conducting of GDR check in lieu of the Guard. The Pointsman will also sign the GDR memo and the SM will counter sign it. 

xiii) When such a train stops at a station, the SM shall ensure that the train has arrived complete and is standing clear of the fouling marks. 

Amendment Slip 4

 AMENDMENT SLIP NO.4 TO G&SR (2004 EDITION) N.F. RAILWAY

Delete the existing Sub-rule(1) of GR 01 appearing at page 1 to G&S Rule's Book, 2004 edition and substitute the following -

1. These rules may be called the Indian Railways (Open lines) General Amendment  Rules, 2006 

2. In the Indian Railways (Open Lines) General Rules, 1976 

a) for the words 'Driver or Drivers' wherever they occur, the words. "Loco Pilots or Loco Pilot" and for  the words "the Assistant Driver or the Firemen" wherever they occur, the words, "the Assistant Loco Pilot" shall be substituted 

b) In sub-rules (1) and (2) of GR 3.83 appearing at page 105 G&S Rules Book, 2004 edition for the words "First Fireman or the Assistant Driver", the words "Assistant Loco Pilot" shall be substituted

c) In GR 4.04 appearing at page 108 to G&S Rule's Book, 2004 edition for the words '.Every Guard, Driver, Assistant Driver or Fireman" the words. "Every, Guard, Loco Pilot or  Assistant Loco Pilot", shall be substituted. 

d) In sub- tule (1) of GR 4.20 appearing at page 127 to G&S Rule's book. 2004 edition 3r the words "the Assistant Driver or the Fireman" the words, "the Assistant Loco Pilot" shall be substituted. 

e) in sub-rule (3) of GR 4 20 appearing at page 127 to G&S Rule's book, 2004 edition for the words "the Assistant Driver or the Fireman , if duly qualified, may work the train to the next station cautiously and where the Assistant Driver or Fireman is not duly qualified."the words "the Assistant Loco Pilot, if duly qualified, may work the train to the next cautiously and where the Assistant Loco pilot is not duly quailfied" shall be substituted.

f) In sub-clause (b) of sub-rule, (2) of GR 4.21 appearing at page 128  to G&S Rule's book,2004 edition for the words "the Assistant Driver", the words, "the Assistant Loco Pilot.' shall be substituted.

g) For the existing GR 4.38 appearing at page 142 to G&S Rule's Book, 2004 edition. The following shall be substituted namely: - 

"4.38 Assistant Loco Pilot to obey Loco Pilots — the Assistant Loco  pilot shall obey the lawful orders of Their loco pilots in all particulars", 

h) For the existing GR: 4.40 appearing at page 143 to G&S Rule's Book. 2004 edition, the following shall be substituted namely :- 

"4.10 Loco pilot and Assistant Loco Pilots to keep a good look out, - Every Loco Pilot shall do keep a good look out while the train Is In motion, and every Assistant Loco Pilot shall also so when he is not necessarily otherwise engaged".

i) For the existing 4.41 appearing at page 143 to G&S Rule s Book 2004 edition the following shall be substituted namely:- 

"4.41 Loco Pilot and Assistant Loco Pilots to look back -- The loco pilot and Assistant loco Pilot shall look back frequently during the journey to see whether the  train is following in a safe and proper manner" 

j) In sub-rule(1)  of  GR 4.44 appearing at page 146 to G&S Rule's Book,2004 edition, for the words, "depute a Fireman or Assistant Driver", the words, "depute an Assistant Loco Pilot" shall be substituted;

        i) for the words, "The brakes man or Fireman or Assistant Driver", the words "The Brakes man or Assistant Loco Pilot" shall be substituted.

k) In CR 4.52 appearing at page 152 to G&SR Rule's Book,2004 edition, for the words "A Driver or Fireman" the words, "A Loco Pilot or  Assistant Loco Pilot" shall be substituted.

l)In sub-rule (II) of GR 6.03 appearing at page 200 to G&R Rule's Book,2004 edition, for the words "Assistant Driver or Fireman" the words, "Assistant Loco Pilot" shall be substituted.

m)In sub-rule (3) of GR 9.07 appearing at page 241 to G&R Rule's Book,2004 edition, for the words "Fireman or an Assistant Driver" the words, "Assistant Loco Pilot" shall be substituted.

n) In Sub -rule (5) of GR 9.07 appearing at page 250 to G&S Rule's Book, 2004 edition for the words, "an Assistant Driver", the words, "Assistant Loco Pilot" shall be substituted, 

o) In sub-rule (b) of GR 9.15 appearing at page 254 to G&S Rule's Book, 2004 edition -for the portion beginning with the words "absence from Fireman or the Assistant Driver and ending with the words, "in the absence of the Assistant Driver", the following shall be substituted namely:-

" absence from the Assistant Loco Pilot, the Loco Pilot shall sound the prescribed code of whistle and cautiously proceed up to the next stop signal complying with the provisions of rule 9.02 or 9.07as the  case may be, in the absence of the Assistant Loco pilot", 

p) In sub-rule (1) of GR 12.10 appearing_ at page 264 to G&S. book, 2004 edition, for the words  " the Fireman" the words, *the Assistant Loco Pilot", shall be substituted.

q) In sub- rule (3) of GR 12.10 appearing at page 264 to G&S Rule's Book, 2004 edition, the words "the Fireman" the words, 'the Assistant Loco pilot". shall be substituted. 

r) In sub-rule (4) of GR 13,04‘ appearing at page 270 to G&S Rules Book, 2004 edition, for  the words "the Fireman or the Assistant Diver', the words, "the Assistant Loco Pilot" shall be substituted 

Amendment Slip 2

 AMENDMENT SLIP NO. 2 TO G&SR BOOK, 2004 EDITION OF N. F. RAILWAY, DATED 31-07-2005. 

Delete the existing sub pars 1 (a), (b), (c), (d) & (e) of SR 6.02/3 & SR 6.02/4 appearing at page No. 185 & 188 and substitute the following : 

SR 6.02/3 

1. In the event of total interruption of communications occurring-between two stations on a double line section i.e. when 'Line Clear' can not be obtained by the following means stated in order of preference viz. 

(a) Block Instruments. Track Circuiting or Axle Counters,

 (b) Telephones attached to Block Instruments;

 (c) Station to Station fixed telephones wherever available;

 (d) Fixed telephone such as Railway auto phones& BSNIL phone;

 (e) Control telephone;

 (f) VHF sets

    (i) The system of establishing identity of the Station Master on duty by cross checking private numbers given for line clear to a train.

    (ii) BSNL/MTNL telephone if not provided separately to Station Master on duty should have extension to his office so as to enable him to communicate with his counterpart at the other end from his own seat and its record should be maintained on the prescribed forms and the Train Signal Register.

    (iii) The Railway auto phone and/or BSNL/MTNL telephone instruments should be provided with Caller ID wherever feasible so that Station Master on duty can identify the calling Station Master at the other end.

SR 6.02/4

1. In the event of total interruption of communication between two block stations i.e. when 'Line Clear' can not be obtained by the following means stated in order of preference viz.

(a) Block Instruments. Track Circuiting or Axle Counters,

 (b) Telephones attached to Block Instruments;

 (c) Station to Station fixed telephones wherever available;

 (d) Fixed telephone such as Railway auto phones& BSNIL phone;

 (e) Control telephone;

 (f) VHF sets

Amendment Slip 1

AMENDMENT SLIP NO.1 TO G & S RULES BOOK, 2004 EDITION OF N.F.RAILWAY DATED -13 - 06-2005.  

1. Delete the existing Operation Forms Nos. T/A 1425 Line Clear Inquiry Message (Outward/ Inward) and T/B 1425 Paper Line Clear Ticket Down appearing at APPENDIX on pages-455 & 456 to G&S Rules book, 2004 edition. and substitute by new Form T/A 1425 Li tic Clear Inquiry Message-Train Despatching Station and Form No. T/B 1425 Line Clear Reply Message-Train Receiving Station respectively. 

2. The existing Paper Line Clear Ticket Down Form No. T/B 1425 appearing at page - 456 & 457 to G S Rules book is  renamed as T/D 1425.

 3. Read the existing Paper Line Clear Ticker(Down) Form No. T/B 1425 appearing at page 284 to G&S Rule Book. 2004 edition as T/D1425.

 4. (a) Read the existing Serial No.27 of APPEDIX VII  to G & S Rule book. 2004 edition as Line Clear Enquiry and Reply message of Train Despatching  station by form No.-PA 1425. 

(b) Substitute Serial No.28 Paper Line Clear Ticket (Down) by Line Clear Inquiry and Reply Message Train Receiving Station form No. T/B 1425. 

 (c) Add new Serial No. 30 after Serial No.29 by a new form T/D 1425 - Paper Line Clear Ticket (Down) . td) Renumber the existing serial No.30 and 31 as 31 and 32 appearing at APPENDIX-VII page 284 to G&S Rule book. 2004. 

 5. Replace the existing pages 34, 225. 226_ 237.23x. 239. 420. 455_ 456.-457 & 515 appearing iii G & S Rules book. 2004 edition by the newt) corrected pages -34. 225. 226. 237.• 238. 239. 420. 455. 456. 457 At 515 respectively.

 (This issue as per Railway Board's letter No.2005/Safety(A&R)/19/1 dated 09/05/2005).