East Central Railway

No. GA/Safety/Safety Drive/DDU/24 DDU, Dated - 09.10.2024

Sr.DEN/C, Sr.DSTE, Sr.DOM

Sr.DEE/OP, Sr.DEE/TRD,
Sr.DEE/TRS, Sr.DEE/G
& DEE/MEMU/GAYA
E. C. Railway, DDU

Sub: Winter precautionary activities for the upcoming Winter Season/Foggy Weather.

Ref: i. RB/Safety Director Safety directorate L. no. 98/Safety (A&R)/19/16

dt- 26.10.19.
ii. PCSO/ECR L. No. ECR/Safety/Fog Signal/2024 Dated: 03.10.2024

In reference to the Railway Board safety directorate letter under reference, to ensure safe
operation of trains during Foggy/Winter season, some activities need to be started at the earliest
so that the winter precautionary works get completed before onset of Foggy weather/Winter
season and some activities need to be continued during Foggy weather/Winter season. An
illustrative list of activities is being mentioned for ready reference as follows:

(A) Engineering Deptt. Related activities

1. Lime marking on tracks at distant signal or Signal sighting board location to be done as per
SR 3.61 (B).
2. Painting/Provision of luminous strips on Engg. Boards, lifting barriers etc. to be ensured as
per SR 3.61(C).
3. Examination & Lubrication of Rail Joints including bolt holes of Joggled Fish Plates should
be completed as per schedule.
4. De-stressing of LWR/CWR shall be completed wherever due.
5. LWR/CWR in RF/WF prone locations should be identified and measures like recoupment of
missing fittings and de-stressing at lower temperature for winter season may be taken as
per requirement.
6. All arrangements for cold weather patrolling should be made as per para 1005(3,4,5) of
IRPWM 2020 and G&SR 15.05. Patrolman should be provided with GPS Trackers as per
Board's letter No. 2017/CE-II/TK/Policy Pt. dated 17.11.2017 for monitoring patrolling and
to facilitate quick communication.
7. A close watch on rail temperature should be kept and temperature record register should
also be maintained by the SSE/P.Way. Cold Weather Patrolling must be introduced as per
para 1005(3) of IRPWM 2020.
8. Duty hours of Keymen should be suitably changed so that failures, if any, can be detected
in time.
9. Inspection of LWRs/CWRs & SEJs by JE/SSE/P.Way and ADEN as per Para 354(c) of
IRPWM 2020 and attention to be carried out as and where found necessary.
10. It should be ensured that there are no arrears of USFD testing and corrective action as per
provisions of USFD manual is taken.
11. Rails having corroded flange should be kept under special watch. If necessary, speed
restriction should be imposed to ensure safety.
12. All pending joint checking of points & crossing with S&T department to be completed and
deficiencies to be attended at the earliest.
13. Supply of winter uniforms, safety shoes, torches to Gangman & Patrolman to be ensured as
per para 103(15)(f) of Chapter 1 of IRPWM.
14. All obstructions to signal noticed by signal sighting committee should be removed.
15. Ensure working of Head light, Flasher light, Marker light and Speedometer of Track
machines as per G&SR para 4.14.
 (B) Loco, Elect (G), TRD & EMU related activities

1. Provision of Sigma boards with luminous strip before stop signals to be ensured as
per SR 3.61(C).
2. Painting/Provision of OHE mast number plates to be ensured as per ACTM &
correction slips.
3. Removal of bird nest., Kite threads etc. from OHE structure to be ensured.
4. Proper sealing of all kinds of switchgears & ensuring healthiness of breathers &
Silica gels in switch-gears to be ensured.
5. Checking of oil level & arresting of oil leakage in all kinds of oil cooled equipment and
switchgears of loco, EMUs & TRD to be ensured.
6. All pending joint checking of TRD & Electrical (G) with S&T department to be
completed and deficiencies noticed to be complied at the earliest.
7. Heaters/blowers in both cabs of loco and EMUs to be made functional.
8. Sealing of cab of loco and motor coach of EMU need to be ensured to prevent entry of
cold air.
9. Ensure all sanders of loco in working condition and availability of dry sand in all
sand boxes and tightness of all sandbox covers.
10. Free movement of brake cylinders and greasing of piston of loco to be ensured.
11. Ensure working of Head light, Flasher light, Marker light and Speedometer of loco,
EMU/DEMU & Tower Wagon as per G&SR para 4.14.
12. Ensure replacement of damaged windshield, wipers, side looking glass of loco and
motor coach of EMU/DEMU etc.
13. Annual Earth testing of all metallic structures to be completed at the earliest.
14. Room heaters should be made available in running rooms.
15. All obstructions to signal noticed by signal sighting committee should be removed.

(C) Operation related activities

1. Tower wagon driver, Track machine operators, Crew, Gate man & Station Master to
be counselled about using Detonators, VTO, introduction of Modified Automatic
Block Signaling etc. as per GR 3.61, SR 3.61 (D&E), SR section I & 2 and Correction
Slip 9 & 10 during foggy weather.
2. Pending Training/PME of crew, Tower wagon driver, Track Machine operators to be
completed as per SR 3.61(C).
3. Crew link to be reviewed as per SR 3.61 (C).
4. Training/Counselling of crew/Tower wagon driver/Track machine operators for
working of trains in Foggy weather to be organized as per SR 3.61(C & F).
5. Supply of LED flasher tail light to Train Manager to be ensured as per SR 3.61(B).
6. Counseling of Crew, Tower wagon driver, Track machine operators regarding use of
Head light, Flasher light, Marker light, Tail lamp and Speedometer during foggy
weather as per G&SR para 4.14 & 4.15 to be done.

(D) S&T Deptt. related activities

1. Painting/Provision of luminous strips of Signal posts, lifting barriers & Signal

sighting boards etc. to be ensured as per SR 3.61(C).
2. All defective bulbs/LEDs of Signal to be replaced on priority.
3. The working of Modified Automatic Signaling system should be jointly tested with
operating department. The working of "A" Marker Light & Signal post telephones
should be especially checked.
4. Reliable and uninterrupted power supply for Signaling equipment should be ensured.
5. All pending joint checking of points & crossing with Engg. to be completed at the
earliest.
6. All pending joint checking of Electrical power supply arrangement with Elect (G) to be
done and deficiencies to be complied at the earliest.
7. All poor visibility signals noticed by signal sighting committee should be
attended/relocated.

You are requested to take necessary action and send action report to undersign
for onward submission to HQ.
Digitally signed
DA – 09 Pages
ARBIND by ARBIND
KUMAR
KUMAR Date: 2024.10.09
Sr. DSO
17:19:01 +05'30'
ECR, DDU

Copy to: i) COS/G for kind information to DRM.

ii) ADRM for kind information pl.
 East Central Railway
Office of the
General Manager (Safety)
Hajipur

No. ECR/Safety/Fog Signal/2024 Dated: 03.10.2024

Divisional Railway Manager

East Central Railway,
DHN, DDU, DNR, SEE & SPJ.

Sub : Winter precautionary activities for the upcoming Winter Season/Foggy Weather.

Ref:- Railway /board Safety directorate letter no. 98/Safety (A&R)/19/16 dated. 26.10.2019.

In reference to the Railway Board safety directorate letter under reference, to ensure safe
operation of trains during Foggy/Winter season, some activities need to be started at the earliest so that
the winter precautionary works get completed before onset of Foggy weather/Winter season and some
activities need to be continued during Foggy weather/Winter season. An illustrative list of activities is
being mentioned for ready reference as follows:

(A) Engineering Deptt. Related activities

1. Lime marking on tracks at distant signal or Signal sighting board location to be done as per SR
3.61 (B)
2. Painting/Provision of luminous strips on Engg. Boards, lifting barriers etc. to be ensured as per
SR 3.61(C).
3. Examination & Lubrication of Rail Joints including bolt holes of Joggled Fish Plates should be
completed as per schedule.
4. De-stressing of LWR/CWR shall be completed wherever due.
5. LWR/CWR in RF/WF prone locations should be identified and measures like recoupment of
missing fittings and de-stressing at lower temperature for winter season may be taken as per
requirement.
6. All arrangements for cold weather patrolling should be made as per para 1005(3,4,5) of IRPWM
2020 and G&SR 15.05. Patrolman should be provided with GPS Trackers as per Board’s letter
No. 2017/CE-II/TK/Policy Pt. dated 17.11.2017 for monitoring patrolling and to facilitate quick
communication.
7. A close watch on rail temperature should be kept and temperature record register should also
be maintained by the SSE/P.Way. Cold Weather Patrolling must be introduced as per para
1005(3) of IRPWM 2020.
8. Duty hours of Keymen should be suitably changed so that failures, if any, can be detected in
time.
9. Inspection of LWRs/CWRs & SEJs by JE/SSE/P.Way and ADEN as per Para 354(c) of
IRPWM 2020 and attention to be carried out as and where found necessary.
10. It should be ensured that there are no arrears of USFD testing and corrective action as per
provisions of USFD manual is taken.
11. Rails having corroded flange should be kept under special watch. If necessary, speed restriction
should be imposed to ensure safety.
12. All pending joint checking of points & crossing with S&T department to be completed and
deficiencies to be attended at the earliest.
13. Supply of winter uniforms, safety shoes, torches to Gangman & Patrolman to be ensured as per
para 103(15)(f) of Chapter 1 of IRPWM.
14. All obstructions to signal noticed by signal sighting committee should be removed.
15. Ensure working of Head light, Flasher light, Marker light and Speedometer of Track machines
as per G&SR para 4.14.
(B) Loco, Elect (G), TRD & EMU related activities
1. Provision of Sigma boards with luminous strip before stop signals to be ensured as per SR
3.61(C).
2. Painting/Provision of OHE mast number plates to be ensured as per ACTM & correction slips.
3. Removal of bird nest., Kite threads etc. from OHE structure to be ensured.
4. Proper sealing of all kinds of switchgears & ensuring healthiness of breathers & Silica gels in
switch-gears to be ensured.
5. Checking of oil level & arresting of oil leakage in all kinds of oil cooled equipment and
switchgears of loco, EMUs & TRD to be ensured.
6. All pending joint checking of TRD & Electrical (G) with S&T department to be completed and
deficiencies noticed to be complied at the earliest.
7. Heaters/blowers in both cabs of loco and EMUs to be made functional.
8. Sealing of cab of loco and motor coach of EMU need to be ensured to prevent entry of cold air.
9. Ensure all sanders of loco in working condition and availability of dry sand in all sand boxes
and tightness of all sandbox covers.
10. Free movement of brake cylinders and greasing of piston of loco to be ensured.
11. Ensure working of Head light, Flasher light, Marker light and Speedometer of loco,
EMU/DEMU & Tower Wagon as per G&SR para 4.14.
12. Ensure replacement of damaged windshield, wipers, side looking glass of loco and motor coach
of EMU/DEMU etc.
13. Annual Earth testing of all metallic structures to be completed at the earliest.
14. Room heaters should be made available in running rooms.
15. All obstructions to signal noticed by signal sighting committee should be removed.

(C) Operation related activities

1. Tower wagon driver, Track machine operators, Crew, Gate man & Station Master to be
counselled about using Detonators, VTO, introduction of Modified Automatic Block Signaling
etc. as per GR 3.61, SR 3.61 (D&E), SR section I & 2 and Correction Slip 9 & 10 during foggy
weather.
2. Pending Training/PME of crew, Tower wagon driver, Track Machine operators to be completed
as per SR 3.61(C)
3. Crew link to be reviewed as per SR 3.61 (C).
4. Training/Counselling of crew/Tower wagon driver/Track machine operators for working of
trains in Foggy weather to be organized as per SR 3.61(C & F).
5. Supply of LED flasher tail light to Train Manager to be ensured as per SR 3.61(B)
6. Counseling of Crew, Tower wagon driver, Track machine operators regarding use of Head
light, Flasher light, Marker light, Tail lamp and Speedometer during foggy weather as per
G&SR para 4.14 & 4.15 to be done.

(D) S&T Deptt. related activities

1. Painting/Provision of luminous strips of Signal posts, lifting barriers & Signal sighting boards
etc. to be ensured as per SR 3.61(C).
2. All defective bulbs/LEDs of Signal to be replaced on priority.
3. The working of Modified Automatic Signaling system should be jointly tested with operating
department. The working of “A” Marker Light & Signal post telephones should be especially
checked.
4. Reliable and uninterrupted power supply for Signaling equipment should be ensured.
5. All pending joint checking of points & crossing with Engg. to be completed at the earliest.
6. All pending joint checking of Electrical power supply arrangement with Elect (G) to be done
and deficiencies to be complied at the earliest.
7. All poor visibility signals noticed by signal sighting committee should be attended/relocated.
 Above activities are indicative and other precautionary measures mentioned in Railway Board’s
letter (Copy attached) to be followed strictly. All concerned field officials may be directed to take
necessary action accordingly.

All divisions are requested to send details of action taken on Winter precautionary activities
for the upcoming Winter Season/Foggy Weather to this office at the earliest.

D.A: As referred above (06 Pages). Digitally signed

SUNIL by SUNIL
KUMAR
KUMAR Date: 2024.10.03
15:51:47 +05'30'

(Sunil Kumar)
Dy. Chief Safety Officer/Traffic
For PCSO/ECR/HJP

Copy to:- (i) Secy. to GM/ECR- for kind information of GM.

(ii) Dy. Secy. to AGM/ECR- for kind information of AGM.
(iii) PCE, PCEE, PCSTE & PCOM/ECR- for kind information.
(iv) Sr. DSO/ECR/DHN, DNR, DDU, SEE & SPJ- for information and necessary action.