(1) When the block section has been cleared either by complete arrival of the train or by the removal of the cause of blocking, the block section shall be closed by the block station in advance by giving the prescribed bell code signal.
(2) Before such signal is given, the Station Master on duty shall satisfy himself -
(a) that the Train has arrived complete or the cause of blocking the section has been removed, and
(b) that the condition under which the line clear can be given are complied with.
(3) in case of sections provided with Block Proving Axle Counters or, continuous track circuiting between block stations, and complete track circuiting of all the running lines of the receiving station, and if there is clear indication of clearance of block and complete arrival of train, it shall be taken as assurance for complete arrival of the train by the Station Master on duty. Further, in such a case if the train was booked to run through and passes without tail lamp or such other approved device, the Station Master on duty shall advise the Station Master of station in advance to take remedial action to rectify the same but need not withhold closing of block section.
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(4) When Block Proving Axle Counters or continuous track circuiting or both of them have failed, clearance of block shall be ensured by,—
(a) in case of a run through train by verifying the presence of a tail lamp or tail board or such other approved device by Station Master himself or a railway servant appointed in this behalf.
Provided that If the train passes from such a station without a tail lamp or tail board or such other approved device, the Station Master on duty shall advise the station in advance to stop the train and take remedial action and withhold closing of block section in rear until complete arrival of train is confirmed by the Station Master of station in advance.
(b) In case of stopping train worked with end of train telemetry, by taking assurance from the Loco pilot on the secured means of communication that he has arrived complete and is standing clear of fouling mark as per Clear Standing Length written on the clear standing length board else, by physical verification of last vehicle by Station Master himself or a railway servant appointed in this behalf.