1) Loco pilots and Station Masters shall advise the Controller or the Centralized Traffic Control Operator of any known condition, or unusual circumstances which is likely to affect the safe and proper working of trains.
(2) In the event of Loco pilot experiences any condition in and around either on the adjacent track or the track over which his train has passed in case of automatic block system of working, which is considered by them to be detrimental to safe running of train, the train shall be stopped in the block section and affected line shall be protected in accordance with rule 223.
Provided further that in case of absolute block system of working and when adjacent lines are not involved, the train need not be stopped in the block section. In this case the train shall be stopped at the next block section without clearing the block section and Station Master informed not to permit any train in the affected block section.
Provided also that the Loco pilot when sees any obstruction or danger on adjoining track shall stop short of obstruction if possible, even though his train is not affected, and protect the line in accordance with rule 223 and shall not proceed further till permitted by Station Master of nearest station or the controller which shall be given after either the entry of trains on the affected lines have been stopped or obstruction has been protected by alternative means provided for as in rule 242 or caution order has been implemented for every successive train or the section is blocked, as the case may be.
Provided that in case he has already crossed the obstructed area on the adjacent line before stopping, he shall convey the location of obstruction in rear to Controller on secured means of Communication who in turn shall inform the Loco pilots of the approaching trains.
(3) The Controller or the Centralized Traffic Control Operator, on becoming aware of such defect or failure shall convey the same to the railway servant responsible for the maintenance of such asset and other concerned railway officials.
(4) The concerned maintenance official under whose domain the reported apprehension or occurrence falls, on receipt of advice from Station Master, shall at once arrange to inspect the affected portion of the block section.
274 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(i)] H- Vehicles escaping from station