(1) The loco pilot and assistant loco pilot shall acquaint themselves with the system of working, location of signals and other local conditions affecting the running of trains on a section or sections of the railway over which he is to work and if he is not so acquainted with any portion of the railway over which he is to work, obtain the services of a qualified railway servant who is conversant with it to assist him.
(2) (a) train shall be invariably driven from the front compartment of the leading locomotive;
(b) in case of the driving apparatus of the front compartment becomes defective the train can be driven from the rear compartment at a restricted speed in accordance with special instructions and a competent railway servant shall travel in the front compartment showing hand signals prescribed under these rules.
(3) (a) no railway servant shall be allowed to drive a train on any part of the running line or work as Loco pilot unless he is duly qualified to drive and holds a valid certificate of competency issued by the competent authority;
(b) the responsibility which shall be accountable for strict implementation of this rule shall be prescribed by the concerned railway administration.