The loco pilot shall, before the commencement of the journey and after performing any shunting en-route, ensure that,- (a) his locomotive is in proper working order;
(b) a valid brake power certificate of the train is available with him and the train is provided with the prescribed brake power and where end of train telemetry is provided, its console is showing continuity in the train brake system till the last vehicle and the pressure is adequate;
(c) the end of train telemetry system, if installed, is configured correctly and fully functional;
(d) the head light, flasher light and marker lights as prescribed in sub-rule (1) of rule 161 are in good order, and these are kept burning brightly, when required;
(e) in case of a distributed power formation, the control and power apparatus, and brakes of the complete train are in proper working order;
(f) the train carries a last vehicle check device as per rule 162;
(g) that he has received the train consist and other prescribed documents; and length of train endorsed on train consist has been correctly indicated;
(h) cab radio or operational radio of mobile train radio communication system ' is provided to him;
(i) approved or secured voice communication phone alongwith the contact numbers of the station and the controller falling enroute are available;
(j) all working on board safety device are switched on;
(k) the applicable caution order has been received at the originating or notice station; and
(l) generally, as far as he can ascertain, the train is in a state of efficiency for travelling.