STANDARDS FOR DIFFERENT
CLASSES OF LEVEL CROSSINGS
(Correction lip No.115 dt. 24.11.08)
Annexure 9/1, Para 904: Classification and Standard
Specification for Level Crossings
EXISTING MODIFIED
Para 904: Standards for different classes of level crossings – The standards to be followed (within the Railway limits) for the various parameters in respect of different classes of level crossings will be as shown in Annexure 9/1. These standards are applicable to all new constructions and also in the case of upgradation of the existing level crossings. The existing level crossings which are of a lower standards than those prescribed in Annexure 9/1 need not be altered or modified merely to suit these standards.
Para 904 Note : The above decision should be taken personally by DRM’s approved by C.E., and C.T.S.S. and position reviewed every two years.
(A) The existing Note given at the bottom of item no9(a) of
Annexure-9/1 para 904 of
IRPWM shall be replaced by the following:
Note: The above decision should be taken personally by DRM’s approved by P.C.E/C.E. (Coordination) and C.O.M. and position reviewed every two years.

STANDARDS FOR DIFFERENT
CLASSES OF LEVEL CROSSINGS
(Correction lip No.115 dt. 24.11.08 – Board’s letter
No.2008/CE-II/CS/4 dt. 24.11.2008)
EXISTING
Para 924(b) (i) Based on traffic density, visibility and regular plying of buses etc. unmanned level crossings have been categories into I-III for manning at Railways cost in a phased manner on a programmed basis as per following priority:
Category I – Level crossing where TVUs exceed 6000, number of road vehicles exceed 180 and where visibility is clear.
Category II – Level crossing where TVUs exceed 6000, number of road vehicles exceed 120 and where visibility is restricted.
Category III – Level crossing where TVUs is between 3000 and 6000 and where visibility is restricted.
Further, manning of any unmanned level crossing shall not be done if motor vehicles do not ply regularly. Manning of category-III level crossings should be considered once manning of first two categories is over. Further, if any unmanned level crossings gets involved in more than 3 accidents in 3 years, it should be manned immediately irrespective of the category to which it belongs.
MODIFIED
Para 924(b) (i) – All proposals for manning of unmanned level crossing should be processed in consultation/asso ciation with the
Chief Operations
Manager of the
Railway.
All proposals for manning of unmanned level crossings should be processed in consultation/association with the Chief Safety Officer of the
Railway.

(Correction lip No.114 dt. 10.10.08 – Board’s letter
No.2008/CE-II/CS/3 dt. 10.10.2008)
EXISTING MODIFIED
206(3) On withdrawal of gang chart/diary and supply of fresh ones, the
Permanent Way Inspector should carefully analyse the work done and take notes of kilometerages that frequently gave trouble during the previous year, with a view to formulating such special measures as may be necessary. Action may be taken to preserve the gang charts for a period of three years.
317(3)(i) In case of LWR/CWR territory, three normal rail lengths shall be provided between stock rail joint (SRJ) and SEJ as well as between crossing and SEJ. These normal rail lengths shall be provided with elastic rail clips/anchors to arrest creep as laid down in manual of instructions on
LWR 96.
206(3). On withdrawal of gang chart/diary and supply of fresh ones, the Permanent Way Inspector should carefully analyse the work done and take notes of kilometerages that frequently gave trouble during the previous year, with a view to formulating such special measures as may be necessary. Action may be taken to preserve the gang charts for a period of five years.
317(3)(i) In case of LWR/CWR territory, three normal rail lengths shall be provided between stock rail joint (SRJ) and SEJ as well as between crossing and SEJ. These normal rail lengths shall be provided with elastic rail clips/anchors to arrest creep.
However, where concrete sleeper turnouts are laid, instead of three normal rail lengths, one three rail panel shall be provided between SEJ and SRJ as well as between heel of crossing and SEJ.
Further existing Annexure 8/3A of para 807 & 808 of
Indian Railway Permanent Way Manual shall be replaced with as enclosed.

EXISTING
Annexure 8/3A-Para 807 & 808
(Correction slip No.114 dt. 10.10.08)
MODIFIED

(Correction lip No.113 dt. 03.06.08 – Board’s letter
No.2007/CE-II/CS/2 dt. 03.06.2008)
EXISTING MODIFIED
1504. Refresher courses – It will be necessary to conduct Refresher
Courses to enable the staff to keep themselves abreast with the latest rules and technique. Keymen,
Mates, Permanent Way Mistries, and Permanent Way Inspectors should be sent for Refresher
Courses once in five years. In the
Refresher Courses, all subjects pertaining to the concerned categories shall be dealt with as enumerated under promotional courses but the extent of coverage will be on a limited scale. The duration of the Refresher Courses shall be two weeks.
1504. Refresher Courses – It will be necessary to conduct Refresher Courses to enable the staff to keep themselves abreast with the latest rules and techniques.
Keymen, Mates,
Permanent Way Supervisors and
SSE/SE/JE (P.Way) should be sent for
Refresher Courses once in five years. In the
Refresher Courses, all subjects pertaining to the concerned categories shall be dealt with as enumerated under promotional courses but the extent of coverage will be on a limited scale.
The duration of the Refresher Courses shall be two weeks.

(Correction lip No.112 dt. 25.04.08 – Board’s letter
No.2006/CE-II/CS/1 dt. 25.04.2008)
MODIFIED EXISTING
726(3)(b) – The Assistant
Engineer should inspect those tanks and report to the Divisional Engineer details of the action being taken by the Public
Works or Revenue
Department.
The
Divisional Engineer should prevail on the authorities concerned to carry out all necessary repair before the ensuing monsoon.
726(3)(b) – Assistant Engineer shall jointly inspect with civil authorities, all RAW/RAT before the monsoon every year and arrange for their safe maintenance to avoid any danger to nearby tracks and structures. Records of the annual inspections should be kept in registers as prescribed. Assistant Engineer should report to the Divisional Engineer details of the action being taken by the Public Works or Revenue
Department.
The Divisional Engineer should timely prevail on the authorities concerned to carry out all necessary repairs before the ensuing monsoon and take other actions to ensure safety of
Railway assets.

(Correction lip No.111 dt. 23.04.08 – Board’s letter
No.2006/CE-I/AC-1(Pt.) dt.23.04.2008)
EXISTING
Para 222 - Trees and bushes that interfere or tend to interfere with the view from a train or trolley, of signals or level crossings or along the inside of curves, shall be cut.
When cut, it should be ensured that they do not foul the track.
When trees and bushes require to be cut in terms of sub-para above, on private lands, action should be taken as laid down in
Section 15 of the Indian Railways
Act reproduced below:
MODIFIED
Para 222 - Trees and bushes that interfere or tend to interfere with the view from a train or trolley, of signals or level crossings or along the inside of curves, shall be cut.
When cut, it should be ensured that they do not foul the track.
When trees and bushes require to be cut in terms of sub-para above, on private lands, action should be taken as laid down in
Section 14 of the Railways Act 1989 (24 of 1989) reproduced below:

EXISTING MODIFIED
"15. (1) In either of the following cases, namely:
(a)
Where there I danger that a tree standing near a Railway may fall on the railway so as to obstruct traffic, and
(b)
When a tree obstructs the view of any fixed signals, the Railway administration may, with the permission of any Magistrate, fell the tee or deal with it in such other manner as will, in the opinion of the
Railway administration avert the danger or remove the obstruction, a the case may be.
"14. (1) Where in the opinion of a railway administration -
(a) there is imminent danger that any tree, post or structure may fall on the railway so as to obstruct the movement of rolling stock; or
(b) any tree, post, structure or light obstructs the view of any signal provided for movement of rolling stock; or
(c) any tree, post or structure obstructs any telephone or telegraph line maintained by it, it may take such steps as may be necessary to avert such danger or remove such obstruction and submit a report thereof to the Central
Government in such manner and within such time as may be prescribed."

ACTION DURING ACCIDENTS INCLUDING
BREACHES AND PRE-MONSOON
PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES
(Correction slip No.111 dt. 23.04.08 – Board’s letter
No.2006/CE-I/AC-1(Pt.) dt.23.04.2008)
EXISTING MODIFIED
Para 701(2) - Rules for reporting and joint enquiries into the accidents are contained in the Accident
Manual issued by Railways and in the Railway (Notices of and Enquiries into
Accident) Rules, 1973 , issued under Section 84 of
Indian Railways Act, 1890 .
Para 701(2) - Rules for reporting and joint enquiries into the accidents are contained in the
Accident Manual issued by
Railways and in the Railway
(Notices of and Enquiries into
Accident) Rules, 1998 , issued under Section 122 of Railways Act,
1989 (24 of 1989).

PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING SANCTION
AND CARRYING OUT WORK AFFECTING
SAFETY OF THE RUNNING LINE AND FOR
OPENING NEW WORKS
(Correction slip No.111 dt. 23.04.08)
EXISTING
Para 1301 - References to Rules-
(1)
The safety of travelling public is governed (ensured) by the rules laid down in:
(a) Indian Railways Act 1890 (as amended from time-to-time),
(b) The General Rules of Indian Railways,
(c) The rules for opening of a Railway or a section of a Railway for the public carriage of passengers 1933 (as amended from time-to-time), and
(d) The Indian Railway Schedule of
Dimensions
MODIFIED
Para 1301 - References to Rules-
(1)
The safety of travelling public is governed
(ensured) by the rules laid down in:
(a) Railways Act 1989 (24 of 1989) (as amended from time-to-time),
(b) The General Rules of Indian Railways,
(c) The Railways (Opening for Public
Carriage of Passengers) Rules, 2000 (as amended from time-to-time), and
(d) The Indian Railway Schedule of
Dimensions (as amended from time-totime).

PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING SANCTION
AND CARRYING OUT WORK AFFECTING
SAFETY OF THE RUNNING LINE AND FOR
OPENING NEW WORKS
EXISTING MODIFIED
Para 1302 – Works requiring the sanction of Commissioner of Railway
Safety and Notice therefore -
(1) Under section 20 of Indian Railways
Act and chapter VI of the Rules for opening of a Railway or section of a
Railway for the public carriage of passengers, 1933” the sanction of
Commissioner of Railway Safety is required for the execution of any work on the open line, which will affect the running of trains carrying passengers and any temporary arrangement necessary 'for carrying it out, except in cases of emergency.
Para 1302 – Works requiring the sanction of
Commissioner of Railway Safety and Notice therefore -
(1) Under section 23 of Railways Act, 1989 (24 of
1989) and chapter VII of the "Railways (Opening for Public Carriage of Passengers) Rules, .2000", the sanction of Commissioner of Railway Safety is required for the execution of any work on the open line, which will affect the running of trains carrying passengers and any temporary arrangement necessary 'for carrying it out, except in cases of emergency.

PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING SANCTION
AND CARRYING OUT WORK AFFECTING
SAFETY OF THE RUNNING LINE AND FOR
OPENING NEW WORKS
EXISTING MODIFIED
Para 1302(1)(i)
Permanent diversion (deviation) more than 2 km in length without any station in between and irrespective of length, when a new station is involved.
Note:- Permanent diversions more than 2 km in length, and irrespective of length when a new station is involved, are to be treated as new lines covered by the provisions of section 17 to 19 of Indian Railways
Act.
Para 1302(1)(i)
Permanent diversion (deviation) more than 2 km in length without any station in between and irrespective of length, when a new station is involved.
Note:- Permanent diversions more than 2 km in length, and irrespective of length when a new station is involved, are to be treated as new lines covered by the provisions of section 21 to 23 of the
Railways Act, 1989 (24 of 1989).

PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING SANCTION AND
CARRYING OUT WORK AFFECTING SAFETY OF
THE RUNNING LINE AND FOR OPENING NEW
WORKS
EXISTING MODIFIED
Para 1302(2)(g) - New bridges including road over and under bridges, foot overbridges, strengthening, raising, reconstruction, dismantling or extension of existing bridges. addition or replacement of existing girders, including provision of temporary girders.
Para 1302(2)(g) - New bridges including road over and under bridges, foot over- bridges, strengthening, raising, reconstruction, dismantling or extension of existing bridges. addition or replacement of existing girders, including provision of temporary girders. Here, bridges shall include road over and under bridges, foot over bridges and subways affecting running lines .

PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING SANCTION AND
CARRYING OUT WORK AFFECTING SAFETY OF
THE RUNNING LINE AND FOR OPENING NEW
WORKS
EXISTING
Para 1307(1)(g) –
A statement in the Form XI of the “Rule for the opening of a Railway or ection of a
Railway for the public carriage of passengers, detailing any infringement of maximum and minimum dimensions involved in the running of the locomotive or rolling stock.
MODIFIED
Para 1307(1)(g) -
A statement in the
Form XVII of the Ra'ilways
(Opening for Public Carriage of
Passengers) Rules, 2000, detailing any infringement of maximum and minimum dimensions involved in the running of the locomotive or rolling stock.

PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING SANCTION AND
CARRYING OUT WORK AFFECTING SAFETY OF
THE RUNNING LINE AND FOR OPENING NEW
WORKS
EXISTING MODIFIED
Para 1309(1)
An abbreviated procedure to be adopted in the case of accidents as laid down in
Section 21 of the Indian Railways Act, is reproduced below:
"When an accident has occurred on a railway resulting in a temporary suspension of traffic, and either the original lines of rails and works have been rapidly restored to their original standard or a temporary diversion has been laid, for the purpose of restoring communication, the original lines and works so restored, or the temporary diversion, as the case may be, in the absence of Commissioner of Railway Safety, be opened for the public carriage of passengers subject to the following conditions, namely:
Para 1309(1)
An abbreviated procedure to be adopted in the case of accidents as laid down in Section 24 of the Railways Act,
1989 (24 of 1989) is reproduced below:
"When an accident has occurred on a railway resulting in a temporary suspension of traffic, and either the original lines of rails and works have been restored to their original standard or a temporary diversion has been laid, for the purpose of restoring communication, the original lines of rails and works so restored, or the temporary diversion, as the case may be, may, without prior inspection by the
Commissioner , be opened for the public carriage of passengers, subject to the following conditions, namely:

PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING SANCTION AND
CARRYING OUT WORK AFFECTING SAFETY OF
THE RUNNING LINE AND FOR OPENING NEW
WORKS
EXISTING
Para 1309(1)
(a) That the railway servant in-charge of the works undertaken by reason of the accident has certified in writing that the opening of the restored lines of rails and work or of the temporary diversion, will not, in his opinion be attended with danger to the public using the line and works or the diversion; and
(b) That a notice by the Telegraph of the opening of the line of rails and works or the diversion shall be sent as soon as may be , to the
Commissioner of Railway safety.
MODIFIED
Para 1309(1)
(a) the railway servant in-charge of the works undertaken by reason of the accident has certified in writing that the opening of the restored lines of rails and works, or of the temporary diversion will not in his opinion be attended with danger to the public; and
(b) a notice of the opening of the lines of rails and works or the diversion shall be sent immediately to the Commissioner.

PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING SANCTION AND
CARRYING OUT WORK AFFECTING SAFETY OF
THE RUNNING LINE AND FOR OPENING NEW
WORKS
EXISTING
Para 1309(2)
A certificate on Form (Annexure 13/6) which is worded in accordance with
Section 21(a) must be written out and signed by representative of Engineering
Department in-charge of the work before opening it. This certificate shall be dispatched by Telegram to the
Officers concerned followed by confirmatory copies by letter. The
Engineering representative should hand over a copy of the certificate to the representative of the Operating
Department at the site of accident; the latter will not permit the passage of traffic over the restored road or the diversion until he is in possession of the certificate.
MODIFIED
Para 1309(2)
A certificate on Form (Annexure 13/6) which is worded in accordance with Section 24 of Railways Act, 1989 (24 of
1989), must be written out and signed by representative of
Engineering Department in-charge of the work before opening it. This certificate shall be dispatched by quickest means to the Officers concerned followed by confirmatory copies by letter. The Engineering representative should hand over a copy of the certificate to the representative of the Operating Department at the site of accident; the latter will not permit the passage of traffic over the restored road or the diversion until he is in possession of the certificate.

PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING SANCTION AND
CARRYING OUT WORK AFFECTING SAFETY OF
THE RUNNING LINE AND FOR OPENING NEW
WORKS
(Correction slip No.111 dt. 23.04.08)
EXISTING MODIFIED
Para 1309(4) Para 1309(4)
The Certificate and Telegraph advice to Commissioner of
Railway Safety need not be sent when the line is restored for through communication within 24 hours.
The Certificate to Commissioner of
Railway Safety need not be sent when the line is restored for through communication within 24 hours.

PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING SANCTION AND
CARRYING OUT WORK AFFECTING SAFETY OF
THE RUNNING LINE AND FOR OPENING NEW
WORKS
EXISTING MODIFIED
Annexure 13/1(Para 2):.
With reference to
Chapter VI of the Rules for the Opening of a
Railway, I beg to enquire whether you wish to inspect the work prior to its opening for the public carriage of passengers, in which case intimation will be given of the date of completion.
Annexure 13/1(Para 2)
With reference to Chapter VII of the
Railways (Opening for Public Carriage of
Passengers) Rules, 2000, I beg to enquire whether you wish to inspect the work prior to its opening for the public carriage of passengers, in which case intimation will be given of the date of completion.

PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING SANCTION AND CARRYING
OUT WORK AFFECTING SAFETY OF THE RUNNING LINE
AND FOR OPENING NEW WORKS
(Correction slip No.111 dt. 23.04.08)
EXISTING
Annexure 13/1(Para 4):.
The application for the use of locomotives and rolling-stock to be drawn or propelled thereby on the proposed line, in accordance with Section
16(1) of the Indian
Railways Act, 1890 (IX of 1890), is sent herewith/not required.
MODIFIED
Annexure 13/1 (Para 4)
The application for the use of locomotives and rolling-stock to be drawn or propelled thereby on the proposed line, in accordance with Section 22(a) of the Railways Act,
1989 (24 of 1989), not required.
is sent herewith/

TEMPORARY WORKS
(Correction slip No.111 dt. 23.04.08)
EXISTING MODIFIED
(c)
(d)
(e)
Annexure 13/1(Para 5):
(a)
(b)
(f)
(g)
(h) Documents for bridges as per Chapter
VII of the Rules for the
Opening of a Railway
Annexure 13/1(Para 5): The following documents are appended:-
(1) Temporary works-
(a)
Description of proposed works.
(b)
Drawing of temporary works.
(c) List of infringements to Schedule of Dimensions.
(d) List of deviations from the Manuals of Instructions for
Signalling and Interlocking and Block Signalling.
(e) List of deviations from General and Subsidiary Rules.
(f) Restrictions.
(g) Rules for Traffic Working.
(h) Documents for bridges as per Chapter VII of the Railways
(Opening for Public Carriage of Passengers) Rules, 2000.

PERMANENT WORKS
(Correction slip No.111 dt. 23.04.08)
EXISTING
(c)
(d)
(e)
Annexure 13/1(Para 5):
(a)
(b)
(f)
(g)
(h) Documents for bridges as per Chapter
VII of the Rules for
Opening of a Railway
MODIFIED
Annexure 13/1(Para 5): The following documents are appended:
(2) Permanent works -
(a)
Description of proposed works.
(b)
Drawing of permanent works.
(c) List of infringements to Schedule of Dimensions.
(d) List of deviations from the Manuals of Instructions for
Signalling and Interlocking and Block Signalling.
(e) List of deviations from General and Subsidiary Rules.
(f) Restrictions.
(g) Rules for Traffic Working.
(h) Documents for bridges as per Chapter VII of the Railways
(Opening for Public Carriage of Passengers) Rules, 2000.

Restoration of through Running after Accidents
(Correction slip No.111 dt. 23.04.08)
EXISTING
Annexure 13/6 (heading):
MODIFIED
Annexure 13/6 (heading):
Telegraphic Advice in connection with
Restoration of through
Running after Accidents
CERTIFICATE IN CONNECTION WITH
RESTORATION OF THROUGH RUNNING
AFTER ACCIDENTS

Annexure 11/5-Para 1120(4)(C)
(Correction slip No.110 dt. 04.03.08)
EXISTING
MODIFIED

Annexure 11/4-Para 1119(5)
(Correction slip No.110 dt. 04.03.08)
EXISTING MODIFIED

WORKS OF SHORT DURATION-PROTECTION OF LINE
IN CASE OF REDUCED SPEED
Annexure 8/2-Para 806(2)
(Correction slip No.110 dt. 04.03.08)
EXISTING MODIFIED

WORKS OF SHORT DURATION-PROTECTION OF LINE
IN CASE OF STOP DEAD RESTRICTION
Annexure 8/1-Para 806(1)
(Correction slip No.110 dt. 04.03.08)
EXISTING MODIFIED
EXISTING

(Ref: Correction Slip No. 109 to IRPWM dt. 15.02.08)
Group A
Group B
Group C
– Speeds upto 160 kmph
– Speeds upto 130 kmph
– Suburban section of
Mumbai, Delhi,
Chennai and Kolkata

 Rails – 60 kg 90 UTS,

Sleepers – PSC with 1660 nos. per km,

Ballast cushion – minimum 300mm,
(Recommended 350mm)

Points and crossing – Thick web switches, CMS crossings on fan shaped PSC layouts.


Rails – 52 kg 90 UTS,

Sleepers – PSC with 1660 nos. per km,

Ballast cushion – 250mm,

Points and crossing – Thick web switches/Thick web switches and CMS crossings on fan-shaped PSC layouts

• Rails – 52 kg 90 UTS (Secondary rails can also be used, if available with residual life as 10 years)
• Sleepers – PSC with 1540 nos. per km,
• Ballast cushion – 250mm,
• Points and crossing – Curved Switches and CMS crossings on fan-shaped layouts.

(D) In case of renewals, if existing PSC sleepers are 52kg and the same are not due on age cum condition basis:provision of 52kg 90 UTS rails shall be considered on case to case basis, keeping further, the annual traffic density, type of axle load operation and length in km of such track structure, in view.



Ref: Rly.Bd letter No. 2007/CE-II/TS/6 dt. 03-09-07
CC+6+2 T route universalized.
For all future work track structure will be:


Rail – 60 kg / 90 UTS
Sleeper – PSC with 1660 nos. per km.


Ballast cushion – Min. 300mm
Pts. & Xings – Thick web switches CMS xings.


All renewals of main line with new material only
Only exceptions are where traffic density is less than 5 and higher loaded wagons are not expected to run. Routes to be identified by traffic dept. and to be advised to Board.



Ref: Rly.Bd letter No. 2007/CE-II/TS/1 dt. 23.07.07
Running of CC+6+2t wagons permitted on all routes except few restricted sections.
In case of emergencies such as accidents etc. these can be permitted on restricted sections by PCE with suitable speed restrictions.

Maxm. Permitted speed for CC+6+2t loaded wagon trains will be 60 kmph.


Other conditions with regards to maximum tractive efforts or loco consists/combination or single loco as applicable presently due to design or condition of bridges will remain unchanged.
Earlier this loading was permitted as a pilot project till June
2008.








(Contd…)
Instrumentation of bridges and other conditions applicable for such train running will continue to be applicable
Track recording frequency in accordance with category of routes instead of once in four months.
90R rail & metal sleepers to be replaced on priority
Sleeper density to be increased to 1660 per km.
Bridge rehabilitation shall be planned wherever speed restrictions are there and which are not cleared for multiple locos.
Sufficient no. of weigh bridges to be provided
CRS sanction to be obtained within 3 months.

Ref: Rly. Bd. Letter No. 2006/CE-I/GNS/3 dt. 2-4-
2007

Instruction issued vide letter No. 2004/CE-I/GNS/1 dt. 26-05-2005 regarding outsourcing of track maint. activities on account of vacancies in gangs subject to condition laid down in letter No. 97/E/MPP/1/9 dt.
13-10-97 stands superceded in view of Report of
Committee on Manpower and Cost Norms for Track
Maint.

INTRODUCTION OF THE CATEGORY OF
SENIOR PERMANENT WAY SUPERVISOR



Ref: Rly. Bd. Letter No. 2007/CE-II/TS/I dt. 21-03-07
List of Routes approved by Board for CC+8+2t and
CC+6+2t up to March 2007.
Instrumented monitoring of bridges needs to be expedited.
Weigh bridges to be made operational by March
2007.

Ref: Rly. Bd. Letter No. 2002/CE-I/CF Assets/I dt. 12-02-07

Based on Accounts directorate letter No. 2002/AC-
II/1/10 dt. 24-05-2006.

Advance Correction Slip No.62 amending para 219 of Indian Railway Finance Code Volume - I .

Ref: Rly. Bd. Letter No. 2005/CE-II/TK/9 dt. 24-01-07
Consolidated Guidelines as under
1. Speed of 30 kmph can be permitted on turnouts, provided the following conditions are satisfied.
(a)
Higher speed turnouts are provided on a reasonably long section in a continuous stretch.
(b)
(c)
(d)
On such sections higher speed turnouts are provided on all running lines.
Turn in curves and running loops on which higher speed is permitted, are suitably strengthened.
Arrangements for detection of facing points
(including siding points) available in loop line, if any.

S.No.
Type of turnout (BG)
Permissible speed
PSC
Sleeper
Steel
Sleeper
1.
1:8.5 symmetrical split with curved switches 52/60 Kg including TWS on PSC sleepers
40 kmph 30 kmph
2 1:12 curved switch52/60 kg including TWS on PSC sleepers
3.
1:16 curved switch 60 Kg on PSC sleepers
4.
1:20 curved switch 60 Kg on PSC sleepers
50 kmph
65 kmph
85 kmph
30 kmph
-

LWR ON CURVE SHARPER THAN 440 M
RADIUS
Ref: Correction Slip No. 11 of 2006 issued vide letter
No.CT/IM/LWR dt. 28-11-2006
In temp zone-I LWR/CWR may be laid on curves upto 360m radius (5 degree) curve on BG.

SANCTION OF SPEED OF NOMINATED
TRAINS ON SPECIFIC ROUTES
Ref: Revision of Policy Circular No.6, Para 6 vide Rly.
Board Letter No.92/CE/DO/SR/4/0/ Pt.I dt. 23-
11-2006
1.
For permitting speeds above 105 km/h, the track on the route should be maintained to standards specified in RDSO Report No. C&M-1, Volume-I.
RDSO speed certificate & CRS sanction should exist for that type of rolling stock.

SANCTION OF SPEED OF NOMINATED
TRAINS ON SPECIFIC ROUTES (Contd…)
Zonal Railways may increase the length of trains up to 24 coaches plus one Inspection Carriage, without
CRS sanction , provided various departments of the
Zonal Railway certify (as required to be done for obtaining CRS sanction) to PCE/CE (Coordination) that the necessary conditions for running such train have been fulfilled and that the stopping stations have been provided with necessary facilities like the required length and width of platforms, removal of infringements, lighting and watering arrangements etc. on the platform. The sanction to the proposal shall be granted by PCE/CE(Co-
ordination).

SANCTION OF SPEED OF NOMINATED
TRAINS ON SPECIFIC ROUTES (Contd…)
2. For speed above 110 km/h and up to 120 km/h on BG
Zonal Railways shall conduct route proving runs at proposed speed of operation for running trains up to
24 coaches plus one Inspection Carriage using portable accelerometers mounted on rolling stock
(locomotives and representative vehicles which are proposed to be cleared for speeds above 110 km/h and up to 120 km/h) for recording vertical and transverse accelerations through out the route. If the results obtained satisfy the stipulated criteria, as given in
Appendix-I, Railway shall approach the Commissioner of Railway Safety for permitting operation of the first such train on that route.

SANCTION OF SPEED OF NOMINATED
TRAINS ON SPECIFIC ROUTES (Contd…)
For subsequent additional trains on augmentation of load of an existing train , route proving run is not required . In such cases, CRS sanction is also not required to be obtained provided, Zonal Railway certify to CRS that they would strictly follow all the conditions as stipulations laid downs by him in the case of first nominated train as sanctioned in para (1) above.

SANCTION OF SPEED OF NOMINATED
TRAINS ON SPECIFIC ROUTES (Contd…)
3. For speed above 120 km/h on BG & above 75 km/h on MG
Having established the speed potential stock up to the max. proposed speed by carrying out detailed oscillation trials on selected test stretches earlier, it would be necessary to conduct confirmatory oscillograph car runs with instrumented loco-motives and/or representative vehicles which are proposed to be cleared for speeds higher than 120 km/h on BG and
75 km/h on MG, on the entire route at the proposed maximum speed . For these tests, necessary sanction shall be obtained in accordance with the procedure mentioned in para 3. These tests are required even in case of stock for which detailed oscillation trials have been dispensed with, with the concurrence of the
Chief Commissioner for Railway Safety .

SANCTION OF SPEED OF NOMINATED
TRAINS ON SPECIFIC ROUTES (Contd…)
However, confirmatory oscillograph car run for introducing additional trains and/or for increasing the length of existing trains are not necessary on the sections where such type of rolling stock is already plying at same or higher speed on other nominated trains . Zonal Railways, while approaching the CRS for introduction of such trains, shall furnish detailed information on all the relevant safety aspects concerning various disciplines involved.

SANCTION OF SPEED OF NOMINATED
TRAINS ON SPECIFIC ROUTES (Contd…)
The speed certificate for a train when issued by
RDSO shall specify maximum number of coaches
(subject to maximum of 18 coaches), and types of rolling stock that are permitted in the train. Once the first speed certificate has been issued by RDSO and CRS sanction obtained by concerned Zonal
Railways for running of train up to 18 coaches, they can increase/decrease number of coaches within the sanction without obtaining further sanction from
CRS, keeping the types of rolling stock same as those specified in the RDSO’s speed certificate.

SANCTION OF SPEED OF NOMINATED
TRAINS ON SPECIFIC ROUTES (Contd…)
For increasing the length of existing trains up to 18 coaches, Zonal Railways shall approach RDSO for issuing speed certificate upto 18 coaches in case the same has not been issued earlier and advise CRS accordingly. For running new trains on the section, sanction shall have to be obtained by Zonal Railways from CRS for operation of each such train. For running of trains with more than 18 coaches, fresh
RDSO speed certificate and CRS sanction shall be obtained. Confirmatory oscillograph car runs for introducing such trains are not necessary on the sections where such type of rolling stock is already plying at the same or higher speed on other nominated trains.

SANCTION OF SPEED OF NOMINATED
TRAINS ON SPECIFIC ROUTES (Contd…)
The adequacy of the brake power available on the locomotives in conjunction with the coaching stock to be used in the proposed train, vis-à-vis the signalling system available on the route, will have to be established by the Zonal Railway (for speeds above 110 km/h and upto 120 km/h on BG and upto 75 km/h on MG) and by RDSO (for speeds above 120 km/h on BG and above 75 km/h on MG).

SANCTION OF SPEED OF NOMINATED
TRAINS ON SPECIFIC ROUTES (Contd…)
The joint safety certificate required to be submitted to Commissioner of Railway Safety should be signed by the Principal Chief Engineer/Chief Engineer
(Co-ordination), Chief Mechanical Engineer, Chief
Operating Manager and Chief Signal &
Telecommunication Engineer, and Chief Electrical
Engineer also in electrified territories and in respect of electrical rolling stock.

ELIMINATIOIN OF LEVEL CROSSINGS BY
CONSTRUCTION OF ‘LIMITED USE
SUBWAYS’
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Ref: Rly. Bd. Letter No. 2006/CE-I/Misc-2 dt. 01-11-2006
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Work costing below Rs.50 lakhs on this account can be sanctioned by GMs under Safety Works

DETERMINATION OF STRESS STATE OF
LWR BY MAKING CUT IN LWR
Ref: Rly. Bd. Letter No. CT/IM/LWR dt. 24-09-2006
Item No. 1065 of 76 th TSC
Procedure for determination of stress free temp. of
LWR by IRICEN method.

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1.Rly Board’s Lr No. 2004/CE-II/TK/1/Policy/Pt dt
19.7.2006 (Track Policy Circular No. 2 of 2006)
2.Rly Bd’s Lr. No. 2004/CE-II/TK/1/Policy/Pt. Dt
19.7.2006.
Minimum Track Structure to be adopted in future Track
Renewals, new lines, and doubling
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Rail Section : 60 kg, 90 UTS
Sleeper : PSC, 1660 nos per km
Ballast Cushion – 300 mm
Points & Crossings – Fan shaped Layout with 60 kg.
Cu Sw.

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Existing track with 52 Kg. 90 UTS Rails on PSC with 1540 Nos per km and 250 mm cushion is suitable for running 25 T axle load trains, with
Box N or similar wagons ,at restricted speed of
60 kmph.
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Rails : 52 Kg 90 UTS
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Sleeper : PSC with 1540 Nos per km
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Ballast Cushion – 250 mm

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Minimum Track Structure for sidings with speed upto
30 kmph
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Rail : 52 kg,72 UTS
Sleeper : PSC with 1540 Nos per km
Ballast Cushion : 250 mm
Clarifications
52 Kg 90 UTS rails to be replaced only when they become due for renewal on age-cum-condition basis
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If existing sleeper density is 1540 per km, it is to be increased when sleeper replacement is required on age-cum-condition basis or to suit higher rail section.

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