When it becomes unavoidably necessary to work a train without ‘Cab Radio or Operational radio of mobile train radio communication system’ it shall be done under special instructions.
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(1) Except when trains are worked with both Cab Radio and Operational radio of mobile train radio communication system and end of train telemetry system, or when either of them is not provided or in emergency, every running train shall be provided with a competent railway servant to work as guard.
(2) The guard of a running train shall travel in the brake-van or hand braked vehicle except,-
(a) in an emergency; or
(b) as permitted under these rules.
(3) When a train is worked without a Guard, such of his duties as can be performed by the Loco pilot shall devolve on him as may be specified by special instructions.
(4) Equipment of Guard,- (a) when trains are worked with a guard travelling in the brake-van, in addition to the equipment listed in rule 163, he shall also carry,-
(i) a red tail board;
(ii) a red tail lamp,;
(iii) detachable air pressure gauge with adapters;
(iv) an amber flasher light when cab radio or operational radio of mobile train radio communication system is available but not end of train telemetry;
(v) sufficient supply of Detonators when ‘Cab Radio or operational radio of mobile train radio communication system’ is not available; and
(vi) such other articles as may be prescribed by Railway Administration in this behalf.
(b) if guard is not in possession of any article mentioned in sub-rule (1) of the rule 170, he shall report the fact to his superior who shall make good the deficiency.
(5) The competent railway servant who have correct knowledge of detonators and their use shall only be assigned to work as Guard and he shall keep them ready for immediate use.