Operating Rendom QNA

Train Operation

Which gradient is treated as steep gradient for roller bearing or bogie wagon?

1:400

From where signal overlap distance is reckoned in case of a single line?

From outermost trailing point.

What is the distance of the passenger warning board from the first stop signal of a station or gate stop signal?

960 meters.

Block overlap distance or signal overlap distance - which can be substituted?

Signal overlap distance.

What should be the minimum gradient in the ghat section?

1:200, and the gradient is continuous.

From where signal overlap distance in multiple aspect signaling is counted in the case of a single line?

120 meters from the outermost trailing point.

What is the color of the post of the inner distance signal?

White.

What signals are used to receive a train in an obstructed line?

Calling on / Shunt signal.

Name a fixed signal that cannot be placed on a separate post?

Calling on signal.

What is the maximum speed of a train guided by a shunt signal?

15 KMPH.

What is the maximum speed of the train in an automatic block system during fog if the automatic signal is found double yellow?

30 KMPH.

What is the speed of the train at the Dock platform?

10 KMPH.

What is the speed of the train if the automatic brake fails?

8 KMPH.

What is the speed of the train during non-interlock work?

15 KMPH.

What is the maximum speed of the train during fog in the absolute block system?

60 KMPH.

What is the validity period of Station Working Rule?

5 correction slip or 5 years whichever is earlier.

What is the distance between Starter and Advance starter signal at a station in a double line section?

120 meters.

What is the shunting speed of a coaching vehicle with occupants?

5-8 KMPH.

How many appendices are there in SWR?

7 Appendices.

What safety distance should be maintained with live OHE?

2 meters (7 feet).

What is described in Appendix 7 of SWR?

Working of trains in Electrified Sections.

Fog Signal Post is provided at \------ meters away from the first stop signal of a block station.

270 meters.

Which officer puts his signature in appendix D of SWR?

Sr. DOM (Senior Divisional Operations Manager).

Which officers put their signature in SWR?

DOM (Divisional Operations Manager) and DSTE (Divisional Signal and Telecommunication Engineer).

What is the full form of UFSBI?

Universal Fail Safe Block Interface.

Before asking line clear through UFSBI what should be verified by SM?

Line close indication-yellow, line free indication-green, and Line clear blocking key-In position.

Which button is to be pressed in UFSBI to stop the section Buzzer?

ACKN black button.

To take line clear via UFSBI which buttons to be pressed?

Bell button (black) and train going to button (red) simultaneously.

In case of failure of BPAC what is the first duty of SM after the arrival of a train at his station?

To ensure complete arrival of the train by seeing tail board or tail lamp or by issuing T/1410.

In case of failure of BPAC before resetting it what is the duty of the station master?

To notice the error code. If we start resetting, error codes cannot be observed.

Accidents are classified into how many heads?

5 heads.

How many categories of accidents are there in IR (Indian Railways)?

16 categories.

During an accident, what is the first duty of SM?

To note down the time of first information.

Can a dead loco be attached to a super-fast train?

Yes.

What is the normal speed of DMT?

40 Kmph.

Maximum how many persons can travel on a heavy-duty motor trolley?

16 persons.

Minimum how many persons should travel on a motor trolley on S/L?

6 persons.

Can we take off last stop signal for shunting?

No.

What is the separation distance between two motor trolleys?

100 meters.

What is the separation distance between train and trolley?

150 meters.

How to receive a train on a non-signalled line?

By piloting with T/409.

What register is kept by trackman to take the signature of the driver at the stop indication board?

Restriction Book.

Can a shunt signal be placed below the advance starter?

Yes.

During failure under which code can Relay room key be drawn?

Code 5.

Name an approved substitute for signal overlap.

Sand Hump.

What is the speed of B class ODC?

40/16 kmph (straight route/curvature).

What is the speed of C class ODC?

25/8 kmph/dead slow (Straight route/curvature/while passing a fixed structure).

Whose approval is needed to run C class ODC?

CRS (Commissioner of Railway Safety).

During foggy weather, what is the maximum speed of train in the automatic block system if the automatic signal is double yellow?

30 Kmph.

During foggy weather, what is the maximum speed of train in the absolute block system and in the automatic block system if the automatic signal remains in the green position?

60 kmph.

What is the ruling gradient?

Steepest gradient of the section is called the ruling gradient.

What does oooooo(6) beats indicate?

Danger or obstruction.

Why is T/431 form used?

Train Examination advice memo.

Is the repeating signal a stop signal?

No.

Goods warning board is provided at what distance from first stop signal or gate stop signal?

1400 meters.

Goods warning board is provided at what distance from first stop signal or gate stop signal in Rajdhani route?

1500 meters.

What is the use of track circuit?

It indicates the presence of a vehicle in the portion of the track.

For reception of train in a non-signalled line, how far should the line be kept clear?

Up to the outermost trailing point of the non-signalled line.

What is the authority to proceed on a double line for a motor trolley?

T/1525.

What is the form number of Conditional line clear ticket for the down line used in case of total failure of communication on a single line?

T/H602.

What is the maximum number of people allowed on a motor trolley on S/L & D/L?

10

Before giving line clear to a train, SM will exchange a private number with the gate man of the non-interlock gate with what information?

Train Number and time.

What is written on OP/T124 part-I?

Particulars of fog signal man and their assurance.

What is written on OP/T124 part-II?

Particulars of receipt of detonators and stock of detonators.

What is written on OPT-124 Part-III?

Particulars of fog, fog signal man on duty, number of detonators used, date, and time.

What is written on OP/T124 Part-IV?

Particulars of testing of detonators.

What is the distance between the speed indicator and the speed restriction zone?

30 meters.

What is the distance between the stop indicator and the speed restriction zone?

30 meters.

What is the speed of a goods train in case of bad riding in the section?

16 kmph.

For how long are records of caution orders preserved in the station?

One year.

For how long are records of accident cases of serious nature preserved in the station?

5 years.

During line clear through VHF set, which number sheet is used?

Identification number sheet.

What whistle code is used by the driver for train parting?

Long Short Long Short.

What whistle code is given by the driver if the fouling mark is not clear?

Long-Long-Long.

What whistle code is given by the driver if the token is lost?

Short Long Short.

What whistle code is given by the driver in case of ACP?

Short Short Long.

What will be the maximum speed of DMT if the engine pushes the load but brake van leading?

25 kmph.

Who issues the Working Time Table?

PCOM.

What is the minimum distance between two automatic signals?

1000 meters.

What is the distance between the caution indicator board and the speed indicator board?

1170 meters.

What is the form number of the caution register?

OP/T-91.

The violation of which rule is called a breach of block rule?

GR 8.01.

Who determines the booked speed?

PCOM.

Which form is issued by the guard to the driver in case of goods train parting?

T/609.

Who is the authorized person to take the relay room key?

Authorized S&T staff whose names are listed in SI-24.

At the time of cancellation of S&T/DN, what is the duty of SM?

To check interlocking.

If the night patrol man does not turn up as per the beat chart, what speed restriction should be imposed?

40 kmph.

What will be the speed of EMU if the water level rises above the rail level up to 5 cm?

5 kmph.

Suppose the home signal at your station has been uprooted due to a violent storm. How will you receive a train?

By piloting with T/409.

In which condition may you put back a signal?

To avoid an accident. Point should not be altered until SM is personally satisfied that the train has stopped completely.

What is the Golden hour?

One hour just after an accident.

What will be the speed of the train while entering a dead end platform?

15 kmph.

What is the main difference between DLBI and UFSBI?

DLBI is co-operative in nature, but UFSBI is non-cooperative in nature.

What is the life of detonators?

5 years. Three years of life can be extended by testing each year.

How long may a porter be utilized as a fog signal man at a stretch during fog?

3 hours.

What is the safety distance of the Fog signal man?

45 meters.

What is the full form of VTO?

Visibility Test Object.

The distance of VTO from the SM room is \-------?

180 meters.

What color hand signal lamp will the Fog signal man stand with after placing the fog signal during fog?

White color.

Is the Fog signal man a permanent or temporary staff?

Permanent.