(1) Except, where otherwise prescribed under special instructions, the Gateman shall, as far as feasible, observe all passing trains and be prepared to take such action as may be necessary to ensure safety of trains;
(2) Unless provided with video monitoring of passing trains, the Gateman should stand attentively facing the track at a place nominated in the Station Working Rule or the Gate Working Instructions in the manner indicated below,-
(a) during daytime he shall hold red and green hand signal flags, furled up on separatesticks with the red flag in his active hand, whereas; and
(b) during night time he shall hold a lighted hand signal lamp with white light.
(3) The Gateman shall, as far as feasible, watch passing train and keep a sharp look out for any unusual condition like hot axle, hanging part of any vehicle on fire, load shifted, etc.
and in case he notices any of the above or any other danger to safe running of the train, he should take prompt action to warn the Loco pilot by showing the danger signal, except in case of train parting. If the train crew fails to take notice or act upon the Gateman’s signal he shall immediately inform the Station Master or the Gateman of the gate in advance on telephone or any other approved means of communication.
Provided further that in case of train parting instead of showing a red hand signal the gateman shall follow the procedure as prescribed in rule 281.
(4) The Loco pilot shall be on the lookout for such danger signals from the Gateman.