(1) Whenever in consequence of the track or Traction equipment being under repair, or for any other reason, special precautions are necessary, a caution order detailing the kilometers between which such precautions are necessary, the reason for taking such precautions and the speed at which the train shall travel, shall be handed over to the Train Operator at tne stopping station short of the place where such precautions are necessary or at such other stations or work place and in s•Jch a manner as specified under special instructions and in addition, the Traffic Controller and the Station Controller shall ensure ttiat the caution order for speed restriction has been suitably incorporated in the Continue>us Automatic Train Cqntrol system.
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(2) The Operator of train, not in passenger service, shall reduce the speed of his traio1 to twenty kilometer per hour when passing through station platforms during the period vf revenue operations and an audible warning shall be sounded while entering or leaving the platform.
Train Staffing.
(2) No person
(1) Each train shall be manned by only one train operator shall be allowed to travel in the Train Operator's cab except a· cab authorised trainee or apprentice train operator. a driving inspector and other authorised person as laid down in special instructions.
(3) Each train operator shall, at all times when on duty , be in possession of-
(a) a train operator's handbook containing the general rules and special instructions and the operating and trouble shooting procedures for the train;
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(b) the current Working Timetable for the line;
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(c) two pairs of such spectacles he is required to wear under medical advice;
(d) a hand lamp capable of showing red, green and white aspects.
(e) a watch; and
(f) a First Aid box.
(4) Each train operator when reporting for duty shall examine any notice issued for his guidance and in particular those which require his special attention on the specific day and line.
(5) The train operator shall undergo breathalyzer test at the time of sign-on and sign-off.
(6) The Train Operator shall check continuity and adequacy of brake power and air pressure er pneumatic pressure before taking the train out of depot and conduct brake power feel test at the first available opportunity.
(7) In the event of a Train Operator becoming incapacitated while driving a train, he shall, if capable, inform the Traffic Controller who shall inform the Station Controller at the next station.
(i) If the train is under Automatic Train Operation control, it shall arrive at the next station under automatic control and the train operator may be relieved at that station for medical attention.
(ii) The Station Controller (if he possesses the competency certificate) shall work as train operator till such time as another train operator is made available and the senior most booking clerk qualified in the duties of the Station Controller or Assistant Station Controller, wherever provided, shall be in-charge of the Station during the absence of the Station Controller.
(iii) If the train is under manual control, it may get stopped between stations . In this case, the Station Controller at the station in rear of the train shall board the following train, instruct the train operator to select Restricted Manual mode and proceed to the rear of the stalled train.
(iv) The Station Controller shall then instruct the train operator to close down his driving position, secure the train and leave it in that condition until further instructions from the Traffic Controller.
(v) The Station Controller shall then board the stalled train, go to the leading cab and drive the train to the next station where the train operator may be relieved for medical attention and arrival at the next station, the Traffic Controller shall be informed that the following train may now be authorised to resume the normal working.
(vi) The Station Controller shall continue to drive the train until such time when another Train Operator shall be made available. Once relieved by a Train Operator, the Station Controller shall return to his station as speedily as practicable
(vii)ln case, there is no following train, the Traffic Controller shall arrange to provide a rescue train operator from the leading direction train, if necessary, as provided in special instructions.
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