Railway Disaster is a serio

1 CHAPTER – I RAILWAY DISASTER AND CO-ORDINATION OF DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLANS Railway Disaster: “Railway Disaster is a serious train accident or an untoward event of grave nature, either on the railway premises or arising out of railway activity in that area, due to natural or man-made causes, that may lead to loss of many lives and/or grievous injuries to a large number of people, and/or severe disruption of traffic, necessitating large scale help from other Government/Non-government and Private Organization.” With the adoption of the above definition a railway disaster, it needs to be appreciated that not only a serious train accident may turn into a railway disaster if not handled and managed properly, there may be many more railway related events which may not even involve human lives but may turn into disasters for which necessary prevention and mitigation measures are to be taken by the railways beforehand. Disaster is also an event that is relatively sudden, highly disruptive, time limited and public. A disaster may be due to –

Disaster

Natural

Flood

Cyclone

Earthquake

Drought

Rail

Man Made

Chemical/ Nuclear leaks

Road

Accidents

Water

Air

Aim Of This Booklet: To inculcate the safety habits, plug in the lacunae in management during disaster by the way of instructions, experience and professional judgment. Planning: Natural Calamity: Proper liaison to be department of the division / Head Quarter.

maintained with the meteorological

2 Accidents: - Proper maintenance of rolling stock, track, rigid observance of rules for train passing, remain vigilant while on duty, on foot plate, at station, in the brake van, on Permanent Way inspections, proper maintenance of S&T gears, up keep of fire extinguishers, keeping ARTs/ARMEs in good fettle, expeditious mobility of infrastructure through mock drills from time to time.

Types of disasters causing interruption to train services: Human/Equipment failure: The disasters/accidents may be caused by human/equipment failure, which may affect normal movement of train services with loss of human life or property or both. These include: • • • • •

Collisions Derailments Level Crossing accident at manned or unmanned level crossings Fire or explosion in trains Miscellaneous (Collapse of bridges etc.)

Natural calamity: Natural calamity can also cause serious repercussion with loss of life/property. This includes • • • •

Land slides. Storms/Cyclones. Earth Quake. Floods.

Sabotage: Sabotage, i.e. causing deliberate loss of life and/or damage to property, includes: • • • •

Setting fire to train, Railway installations etc. Bomb blast. Placing obstructions on track to cause disruption to railway traffic. Tempering with railway fittings causing accidents.

Disaster Railway Parlance: In railways, disaster is defined as a major train accident leading to heavy causalities and disruption to traffic for a long period. Train Accident: Train accident is an accident having serious repercussion in terms of either one or many or all of the following:• Consequential train accidents. • Other train accidents.

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Consequential train accidents: These include train accident having serious repercussion in terms of either one or many or all of the following:(i) Loss of human life. (ii) Human injury (iii) Loss of Railway property. (iv) Interruption to Rail traffic. Train accident under following classification will be termed as consequential train accidents:Collision - Collisions are worst kind of accidents and are of three types viz. • Head on collision. • Rear collision. • Side collision. Fire or explosion in trains - This shall include all cases of physical fire or smoke emission resulting in death or injury or damage to property amounting to Rs. 50000/or more. Level crossing accidents - Applies to accidents at level crossings, i.e. at the intersection of the roads with railway track at the same level Derailment - Means off loading of wheel or wheels causing detention or damage to rolling stock/permanent way. Miscellaneous - All other train accidents that are not covered under the earlier categories are to be treated as miscellaneous accidents.

Other train accidents: These include • Averted Collisions. • Breach of block rule.  Train passing signal at danger.

Detailed Classification of Accidents - The detailed classification of accidents as under Consequential Train Accidents Class ‘A’ – Collisions A –1 Collision involving a train carrying passengers, resulting in 1. Loss of human life and / or grievous hurt and / or 2. Damage to Railway property of the value exceeding Rs. 200,00,000/- and /or 3. Interruption of any important through line of communication for at least 24 hours. A – 2 Collision involving a train NOT carrying passengers resulting in 1. Loss of human life / grievous hurt and / or 2. Damage to Railway property of the value exceeding Rs. 200,00,000/- and / or 3. Interruption of any important through line of communication for at least 24 hours. A – 3 Collision involving a train carrying passengers, not falling under A– above. A - 4 Collision involving a train NOT carrying passengers not falling under A - 2 above.

4 Class ‘ B’ – Fire or Explosion in trains B – 1 Fire or Explosion in train carrying passengers resulting in 1. Loss of human life / grievous hurt and / or 2. Damage to Railway property of the value exceeding Rs. 200,00,000/-and / or 3. Interruption of any important through line of communication for at least 24 hours. B – 2 Fire or Explosion in train not carrying passengers resulting in 1. Loss of human life / grievous hurt and / or 2. Damage to Railway property of the value exceeding Rs. 200,00,000/-and / or 3. Interruption of any important through line of communication for at least 24 hours. B – 3 Fire or Explosion in a train carrying passengers not falling under B – 1 above but loss to Railway property and / or interruption to traffic is more than the threshold value and / or resulting into detachment of rolling stock/stocks from the train and / or requiring relief engine/s. B – 4 Fire or Explosion in a train not carrying passengers not falling under B – 2 above but loss to Railway property and / or interruption to traffic is more than the threshold value and / or resulting into detachment of rolling stock/stocks from the train and / or requiring relief engines. Note: In case of inquiry by a committee into a fire accident in Railway premises or in a train leading to damage to Railway property and / or booked consignments a representative of the Railway Protection Force should be included as member of the Committee. Class ‘C’ – Trains running into road traffic and / or traffic running into trains at level crossings C – 1 Trains carrying passengers running into road traffic and /or road traffic running into such trains at manned level crossings resulting into loss of human life and / or grievous hurt and / or damage to Railway property and / or interruption to traffic is more than the threshold value. C – 2 Trains NOT carrying passengers running into road traffic and / or road traffic running into such trains at manned level crossings resulting into loss of human life and / or grievous hurt and / or damage to Railway property and / or interruption to traffic is more than the threshold value. C – 3 Trains carrying passengers running into road traffic and / or road traffic running into such trains at unmanned level crossings resulting into loss of human life and / or grievous hurt and / or damage to Railway property and / or interruption to traffic is more than the threshold value. C – 4 Trains NOT carrying passengers running into road traffic and / or road traffic running into such trains at unmanned level crossings resulting into loss of human life and / or grievous hurt and / or damage to Railway property and / or interruption to traffic is more than the threshold value. Note: If a road vehicle is not a capable of being physically cleared off the track Promptly by single person operating it, it should be termed as road traffic for the purposes of classifying such an accident as a train accident, irrespective of its mode of traction.

5 Class ‘ D’ Derailments D – 1 Derailment of a train carrying passengers resulting in loss of human life and / or grievous hurt and / or damage to Railway property of the value exceeding Rs. 200,00,000/- and / or interruption of any important through line of communication for at least 24 hours. D – 2 Derailment of a train NOT carrying passengers resulting in loss of human life and / or grievous hurt and / or damage to Railway property of the value exceeding Rs. 200,00,000/-and / or interruption of any important through line of communication for at least 24 hours. D – 3 Derailment of a train carrying passengers, not falling under D – 1 above. D – 4 Derailment of a train NOT carrying passengers, not falling under D – 2 above but loss to Railway property and / or interruption to traffic is more than the threshold value. Class ‘E’ – Other Train Accident E – 1 Train running over or against any obstruction including fixed structure other than included under class ”C” resulting into loss of human life and / or grievous hurt and / or damage to Railway property and / or interruption to traffic is more than the threshold value. E – 2 Trains running into any obstruction including fixed structure but not cover under Class ‘C’ or ‘E’.

Indicative Accidents Class ‘F’ – Averted Collisions F – 1 Averted collision between trains at least one of which is carrying passengers. F – 2 Averted collision between trains carrying passengers and an obstruction. F – 3 Averted collision between trains NOT carrying passengers F – 4 Averted collision between trains NOT carrying passengers and an obstruction. Class ‘G’ – Breach of Block Rules G – 1 Train carrying passengers, entering a block section without any authority or without a proper ‘Authority to Proceed’ G – 2 Train NOT carrying passengers, entering a block section without any authority or without a proper ‘Authority to Proceed’ G – 3 Train received on block line, not constituting an averted collision. G – 4 Train received on or entering a wrong line at a station or catch or Slip siding or sand Hump etc. Class – ‘H’ – Train passing signal at danger H – 1 Train carrying passengers running passed a ‘Stop’ signal at danger without proper authority. H2

Train not carrying passengers running passed a ‘Stop’ signal at danger, without proper authority.

6 Reporting of Train Accidents - All accidents falling under the purview of section 113 of the Railway Act. 1989 are termed reportable train accidents and include following a) Any accident attended with loss of any human life or with grievous hurt; b) Any collision between trains or which one is a train carrying passengers; or c) The derailment of any train carrying passengers, or of any part of such train; or d) Accidents which are attended with loss of human life in passenger trains involving train wrecking, or attempted train wrecking, cases of running over obstructions place on the line, of passengers falling out of train or of fires in trains, or grievous hurt as defined in the Indian Penal Code, or serious damage to Railway property of the value exceeding rupees Two Crore which have not occurred but which by the nature of the accident might reasonably have been expected to occur and also cases of land slides or of breach by rain or flood which cause interruption of any important through line of communication for at least 24 hours. Serious Accident - Accident to a train carrying passengers which is attended with loss of life of with grievous hurt to a passenger or passengers in the train, or with serious damage to railway property of the value exceeding Rs. 200,00,000/-and any other accident which in the opinion of the Chief Commissioner of Railway Safety or Commissioner of Railway Safety shall also be deemed to be a serious accident. However, the following shall be excluded:a) Cases of trespassers run over and injured or killed through their own carelessness: b) Cases involving persons being Railway servant or holding valid passes/tickets or otherwise who are killed or grievously injured while traveling outside the rolling stock of a passenger train such as on foot board or roof or buffer but excluding the inside of vestibules between coaches, or run over at a Level Crossing or elsewhere on the Railway track by a train; and c) Level crossing accident where no Railway Servant is killed or grievously hurt unless the Chief Commissioner of Railway Safety or Commissioner of Railway Safety is of the opinion that the accident requires the holding of an inquiry by the Commissioner of Railway Safety. Para No.503(B) (Accident Manual-2008) Level of Enquiry :(i) (ii)

(iii) (iv)

All serious accidents shall be inquired into by the Commissioner of Railway Safety. In case Commissioner of Railway Safety or Chief Commissioner of Railway Safety is not in a position to inquire into serious accident cases, the inquiry should be done at least by a committee of JA Grade Officers, formed in consultation with CRS/CCRS. All cases of collisions falling under A1 to A4 categories shall be inquired into by a committee of SAG officers with General Manager as the accepting authority unless the same is being inquired into by CRS. All other consequential train accidents except Unmanned Level Crossing Accidents shall be inquired into by a committee of JA grade officers and in its absence by Branch officers. DRM shall be accepting authority for these inquiries subject to review by CSO.

7 (v) (vi) (vii)

(viii) (ix)

(x) (xi)

Consequential Unmanned Level Crossing accidents and all other train accidents shall be inquired into by a committee of Senior Scale or Junior Scale Officers as decided by respective DRMs with DRM as the accepting authority. All yard accidents shall be inquired into by a Committee of Senior Supervisors with Senior DSO/DSO as accepting authority. All cases of indicative Accidents shall be inquired into by a Committee of Senior or Junior Scale Officers with DRM as the accepting authority, except all cases of signal passing at danger shall be enquired into by a JA Grade officers Committee at Divisional level with Sr.DSO/DSO as one of the members. General Manager or DRM can have the inquiry conducted by a committee of higher levels of officers than the above mentioned levels depending upon the seriousness of accident. In accident cases wherein the Inquiry committee determines responsibility on the Staff of Foreign Railway, the Inquiry Report should be put up to the Principal Head of the Department of the concerned department of the Railway on which the accident took place through CSO after which such inquiry report shall be accepted by the AGM (instead of DRM). Finalization of Inter-railway D.A.R cases arising out of such enquiry reports be followed up by the principal head of the Department of the concerned department of the Railway on which the accident took place. If suitable response is not received from the respondent railway at general managers level then the case should be referred to Rly. Board. All cases of equipment failure shall be inquired into by senior supervisors/supervisors of respective departments. All inquiries will be ordered by the concerned DRM except for inquiries into collisions as per item (iii) above wherein General Manager will order the inquiries.

Para No.504 (Accident Manual-2008) Time schedules for enquiries :-The following time schedules must be adhered to in the conduct of enquiries and the disposal of enquiry proceedings :(a) Administrative Officer’s Level I or II enquiry ordered by GM. D Date of accident. D+3 Commencement of enquiry. D + 10 Submission of report to GM. D + 27 Submission of report to the Commissioner of Railway Safety. (b)

Enquiries ordered by DRM D Date of accident. D+3 Commencement of enquiry. D+7 Completion of enquiry and submission of report to DRM. D +10 Submission of report by DRM to GM. ***

8 CHAPTER – 2 REPORTING OF ACCIDENT TO RAILWAY BOARD A telephonic advice should be relayed to nominated officers in Head Quarter Office immediately after the occurrence of the following categories of accident: a) All consequential train accidents above the threshold value and/or involving loss of human life. b) Any yard accident having serious repercussion on movement of traffic on through / main line resulting in dislocation of traffic more than the threshold value. c) Landslides, breaches, OHE breakdown, etc. which result in dislocation of traffic more than threshold value. d) Averted collisions. e) Loco pilot passing signal at danger. Important telephone numbers of Zonal Railway officials for reporting accidents The following list is as per the priority of officers’ at Head Quarter/NDBH to be informed at the time of an accident: Designation CSO Dy.CSO(Mech) Dy.CSO(S&T) Dy.CSO(Civil) Dy.CSO(Elect.) ASO(Traffic) Emergency Central Control

Railway Office Resi

32744 32956 32608 32460 32857 32964 32268

55413 32666 -

BSNL / AIRTEL Office Resi

011-23388050 011-23383748 011-23381595 011-23070569 011-23002857 011-23389666

011-24107208 011-23367826 011-25282637 -

Mobile

09717630904 09717630420 09717630846 09717630242 09717630321 09717630936 09717638998

System to be followed for reporting of accident to Railway BoardThe above mentioned accident shall be reported by Divisional Control to HQ Central Control. The Central Control in turn will inform all concerned officers at HQ office. (a)

(b) (c)

(d)

In case of any passenger train accident and whenever there is a total interruption of traffic involving main lines, the matter should be brought to the notice of C.R.B. by G.M(in his absence by AGM or COM) & DRM (in his absence by ADRM or Sr.DOM) of respective division, irrespective to GM by fact whether the restoration is likely to be achieved within the threshold interval or not. CSO/Dy.CSO(Civil)/Dy.CSO(S&T)/SO(Traffic)/SSO(Elect.) should inform the nominated officer of Safety Directorate in the Railway Board. At Board’s level, Safety Directorate shall issue the message and take follow up action. In case of landslide, breaches, OHE breakdown, etc. which result in dislocation of traffic for more than threshold value and also in cases of public agitation, the same shall be reported by HQ control office to Punctuality Cell of Railway Board and dealt with by the Coaching Directorate. Cases of blockade of train services due to public agitation shall be dealt with by the Security Directorate. In addition, periodic (monthly) statement of accidents in all categories shall be submitted to Railway Board in the prescribed format.

9 Para No.105 (Accident Manual-2008) Threshold Value :- For the purpose of accident, threshold value is the minimum value beyond which the accident will be treated as having serious repercussion on the basis of loss to railway property or interruption to communication. It shall constitute two portions. (a) Threshold value of railway property, loss of which is fixed at One lakh rupees or, (b) Threshold value of interruption to communication. either partial or total where duration of interruption is equal to or more than Number of hours specified against each cell. Interruption BG-A,B,C or D Spl. BG-D, E Spl. (in BG-E, NG route (in (in hours)

hours)

hours)

Total

3

4

6

Or

or

or

or

Total + Partial

6

8

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Duration of interruption is defined as duration from the time of accident till starting of first commercial train (goods or passenger) train on line clear from adjacent station for movement over the affected line in that section. The movement of first commercial train (goods or passenger) shall be reckoned for the purpose of considering the restoration after an accident is complete. A time frame of 30 minutes has been laid down with in which the first commercial train should start on line clear from the adjacent station for movement over the affected line. Cases of movement of commercial train after 30 minutes of fitness of Track/OHE shall be categorized as “delay” in restoration of traffic. In case there is no commercial train available to be run on that section after track Fit/OHE Fit an exception may be made at the level of COM who shall certify that there was no commercial train to pass over the affected section within 30 minutes of track fit/OHE fit

Firozpur Division – (Route – wise) Route A B C D E

NG

Section

Nil SNL-JRC-PTK, PTK-JAT Nil FZR-BTI, JRC-ASR FZR-FKA, ASR-KEMK, JRC-HSX, FZR-LDH, FZR-JUC, ASR-PTK, PGW-JJJ, PHR-LNK, VKA-DBNK, JAT-UHP, ASR-ATT, FKA-KKP, QG-BRML PTK-JDNX

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Format for reporting of accidents to the Railway Board – First Information Report of Accident over Firozpur Division. ID-NO

RB-NO

Date

Time

Type of accident

Type of Train

Division

Section

Location

Block section

System of working

Gauge

State

District

S-Line/D-Line

Elect/N-Elect

Train No. & Name

Engine No.

Load

OPRS/MV-5 No.

Loco Pilot/ALP

Guard

ART/ARME to site Train Suffered Brief description Injury/Casualty Dead bodies handed over to GRP/RPF/Relatives Relief operation Officers at site Repercussion Restoration at time Prima-facie cause Special feature FIR No.

Route

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Proforma For Reporting Accident on Level Crossing 1. Division …………………………

Date ……………

2. Section …………………………

Time of Accident ……………..

3. Block Section ………………………………………. Km …………….. 4. Level Crossing No. ………………. Manned/Unmanned, If Manned : (i)

Interlocked/Protected by Gate Signal.

(ii)

Telephone Provided/Not Provided.

(iii)

Type of Gate (Gate Leaves/Lifting Barrier)

(iv)

Normal Position of Gate (Open/Closed to Road Traffic)

5. Details : (i)

Track Structure ……………………..

(ii)

Straight/Curved …………………….

(iii)

Whistle Boards Provided …………......................................... Yes/No

(iv)

Caution Boards on road Provided …………………………… Yes/No

(v)

Speed Breakers Rumble Strips Provided ……………………... Yes/No

(vi)

Class of Road ………………………………………………………….. (a) Village Road/Distt. Road. (b) State High way (c) National Highway

(vii)

Condition of Road. (a) Metaled/Unmetaled/Kutcha ………………………………… (b) Good/Bad …………………………………………………… (c) Surface of Approach Road ………………………………….. (d) Surface of Road between Gate Posts…………………………. (e) Gradient of Approach Road ………………………………… (f) Angle of Road crossing the Track …………………………..

(viii)

Visibility : (a) For Road User ……….. Mts. (b) For Train Driver ……… Mts.

(ix)

TVUs ………………………….. Nos. Year of Census ………………………

6. Past History of Accident if any ……………………………………………………………. 7. Proposal if any for Upgradation Manning/Change of class/Provision of ROB/RUB :…………………………………………………………………………………………… 8. Any other Information ……………………………………………………………… *****

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PREPAREDNESS FOR DISASTER 3.1 Accident Relief Trains (ARTs) 1.

ART is stabled on separate sidings having double entry for faster movement in both directions

2.

Rescue / Restoration equipments are kept as per Railway Board’s instructions.

3.

Breakdown specials are kept with the following officials: • • •

4.

Mechanical & Electrical (G) tool vans – SSE/SE(Mech.) Engineering tool vans – SSE/SE (P-Way) Overhead equipments too vans – SSE/SE/JE(OHE/TRD)

Crane Supervisor will ensure availability of adequate fuel and water in the crane.

5. On getting emergency call, the Crane Supervisor must check and ensure correct marshalling of crane according to site requirement.

DETAILS OF ORDERING OF ART/ARME

Ordering of ART/ARME

Information regarding accident given by CONTROL SM/ASM OF HQ/SECTION HOOTERS CONTROL gives the detail information of accident on phone to CMS/MS/Casualty Doctor of Divisional Hospital, FZR INFORMATION  Train accident with …………….  Time of accident ………………  Site of accident …………………  Approximate No of injured ……………….. On receipt of information, CMS/MS/Casualty Doctor will relay the information to all the doctors and Paramedic of the Divl Hospital. If the accident has occurred on the section, CMS/MS will contact the local doctor and convey the information. If MS/Casualty doctor gets the first information, they will inform CMS. SM/ASM of HQ/SECTION Inform the local doctor i.e. ADMO/DMO/Sr.DMO of the section/ Casualty doctor of Divl Hospital/Sub Divl Hospital. Information regarding movement of ARME. 3.2 Turning out of ARTs/ARMEs Immediately after the accident alarm siren/hooter is sounded, all staff earmarked for accident relief train shall report at the nominated place and others at the station. All officials concerned shall report at the Medical Van if ordered, and proceed with the medical van or to undertake any other duty that may be assigned to them. The Controllers/Loco Foreman/Lobby In-charge/TPC/TLC on duty shall immediately take action to:

13 1. Arrange for locomotive. Any locomotive available should be utilized, preferably Diesel Loco, in OHE Territory. 2. Call the loco crew and accident train relief staff. 3. Turn out the accident relief train quickly to the site of the accident. (1)

Target time for turning out the Medical Van: • In case of double exit siding – 10 minutes • In case of single exit siding – 20 Minutes. • The time is reckoned from the time of ordering to the time of dispatch. • Target time for turning out the Break down trains:• During Day – 06.00 to 22.00) • During Night – (22.00 to 06.00) The time is reckoned from the time of ordering to the time of leaving the shed. An accident relief train when proceeding to the site of accident will have precedence over all other trains. A breakdown train/ Tower wagon must not be detained for Guard and must leave with the In-charge of Breakdown train. A guard must be quickly arranged later

(2)

(3)

ARMV would be given priorities in the return journey also as they may be required at other locations too.

3.3 ACCIDENT RELIEF TRAIN & BEAT OF ART/ARME BEAT OF ART/ARME S. Class Crane No. of ART

Hydraulic re-railing equipment MFD

1

B

Nil

2

A

140T DSL BD Crane No. 142040 Gottwald (Jamalpur)

Lucas

3

B

Nil

MFD

SHED FZR ARMESingle entry, ARTSingle entry, (Both are placed at one line) LDH ARMESingle entry, ARTSingle entry ASR side only. ASR ARME, ART Single entry exiting siding.

Hydraulic Rescue device One in ARME (Lukas & one in ART Lucas)

One in ARME (Lucas) One in ART (Lucas)

One in ARME (Bahco) & one in ART (LUKAS)

Beat of ART/ARME (i) FZR-KKP (Incl.) (ii) FZR-JUC (Incl.) (iii) FZR-MQF Excl.) (iv) FZR-FKA (Incl.) (v) FZR-HSW (Incl.) (vi) FKA-KKP

(i) LDH-SIR (Excl.) (ii) LDH-JUC (Incl.) (iii) LDH-DUI-JHLHSR (Incl.) (iv) LDH-MQF (Incl.) (v) LDH-PHR-NROLNK (Excl.) (vi) LDH-PHR-NROJUC (Incl.) (i) LDH-SIR (EXCL) (ii) LDH-JUC-ASR (INCL) (iii) LDH-DUI-JHL-HSR (INCL) (iv) LDH-MQF-FZR (EXCL) (v) LDH-PHR-NRO-LNKFZR (EXCL) (vi) LDH-PHR-NRO-JUC

14 (INCL) (vii) ASR-ATT (viii) ASR-BTI-DDN (ix) ASR-VKA-DBNK (x) PGW-NSS-JJJ (xi) PGW-NSS-RNU (xii) JRC-NSX (xiii) ASR-KEMK (xiv) BEAS-GOBINDWAL (xv) LNK-JUC-FZR (EXCL)

(Beats same as that of ART/ARME of ASR and will be covered by 140-T DSL Crane of LDH

4

A

MFD

PTK ARME, ART-Single entry.

B

140 Tonne BD Crane No.144013 Gottwald Jamalpur Nil

5

Nil

6

Nil

Nil

Nil

7

B

Nil

MFD

PTK (NG) ARME, ARTSingle entry. BJPL Only ARME (NG)Double entry. BDGM ART- Self propelled double entry. ARME-Nil

One in (i) PTK-JAT-UHP ARME (ii) PTK-JRC (Excl.) (Lukas), (iii) PTK-BAT (Excl.) One in ART(Lucas) Nil (i) PTK-JDNX

One in ARME (Bahco)

(i) JDNX-BJPL-PTK (NG)

Only in ART(MFD)

Banihal-Baramulla

BEAT OF 140T CRANE S . N o. 1

Class ART B

of Crane

Nil

Hydraulic re-railing equipment

SHED

Hydraulic Rescue device

Beat of 140MT CRANE

MFD

FZR

One in ARME (Lukas) & one in ART (Lucas)

(i) FZR-KKP (Incl.) – To be covered by 140T DSL BD Cranes of BTI and LDH. (ii) FZR-JUC (Incl.) – FZR-KKP (Incl.) By BTI 140 T Crane. (iii) FZR-MQF xcl.) – FZRFKA (Incl.) By BTI 140 T Crane. (iv) FZR-FKA (Incl.) – FZR-HSW (Incl.) By BTI

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2

A

140 T MFD DSL BD Crane No.142040 Gottwald Gamalpur

LDH

3

B

140 T DSL BD Crane No. 144013

PTK

4

MFD

One in ARME (Lucas), one in ART (Lucas)

JAT

140 T Crane. (v) FZR-HSW (Incl.) – LDH-MQF-FZR (Excl.) By LDH 140 T BD Crane. (vi) LNK-JUC-FZR (Excl.) By LDH 140 T BD Crane. (i) ASR-JUC (Excl.) (ii) ASR-ATT (iii) ASR-BAT-QDN (iv) ASR-VKA-DBNK (v) PGW-NSS-JJJ (vi) PGW-NSS-ROH (vii) JRC-HSX (viii) ASR-KEMK (ix) BEAS-GWL (Beats same as that of ART/ARME of ASR and will be covered by 140-T DSL Crane of LDH PTK-JAT-UHP PTK-JUC PTK-BAT Beats have not been decided

Accident Relief Medical Equipments (ARME) ARME Scale-I ARME Scale-II Augmented First Aid Boxes First Aid Box

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One each at FZR, ASR, PTK, & LDH. One each at JUC, KKP, PAX, MEX, LNK, NSS, MQF, FKA, BJPL, KGRA, BAT & UHP, Katra & Badgam. At all major stations Available at all the stations, workshops and gang units.

Break down equipment of adjoining division & Rlys. Lukas ART ARME

Rly NR NR NR

Division UMB UMB UMB

Station UMB, BTI UMB, BTI UMB, BTI

One tool van is available at Jalandhar for BG. Tool van is provided with jack which are useful for small derailments. These are to be worked out in case of exigency with normal system of sounding hooters. Camera has bee n pro vi de d bo th at JAT & JUC with the break down in-charge (including that of the break down truck) for taking still photographs of the accidentrelated evidences. The break down in-charge shall be responsible for the photographs. Apart from this a road mobile bread down van (truck) equipped with rerailing material is being procured. Truck chassis and HRE has been procured only truck body is to be fabricated. The work is in progress.

16 There will be a common NG & BG hooter at PTK. All hooters provided at FZR, LDH, ASR, PTK, JUC & BJPL in the division at various stations shall be sounded at 08.00 Hrs. and 00.00 hrs every day. The performance of the hooter will be repeated to the control for necessary action. One tool van cum medical van is working at BJPL(NG). All hooters shall be powered by battery. Sr. DEE(G) is responsible to ensure stand- by power supply and devise foolproof testing system so that it works in case of emergency without fail . Road maps shall be kept in the control and in the break down truck for taking prompt decision on deputing break down truck to the site. This will also help in reaching to various level crossing gates quickly. These maps should also be available with all area nodal officers. Up-to-date telephone directory containing important telephone numbers (BSNL & Railways), including important civil units such as Police station, fire station medical services, should be available in control and also with area nodal officer. Officials responsible for proper upkeep of the breakdown equipments, location wise, are mentioned in next page –

Nominated Staff : Nominated supervisors for FZR S.N Designation Department 1 SSEI(Loco) Loco

CUG No. 9779232481

Nominated supervisors for LDH S.N Designation Department 1 LI(Loco) Loco

CUG No. 9779232442

Nominated supervisors for JUC S.N Designation Department 1 SSE(C&W) C&W 2 JE-II C&W

CUG No. 9779232451 8146632854

Nominated supervisors for ASR S.N Designation Department 1 SSE(loco) Loco

CUG No. 9779233440

Nominated supervisors for PTK (BG&NG) S.N Designation Department CUG No. 1 SSE(Loco) Loco 9779233446 BJPL Staff : S.N 1

Designation SSE(C&W)

Department C&W

CUG No. 9779232463

Nominated supervisors for BDGM S.N 1

Designation SSE(Loco)

Department Loco

CUG No. 09596757073

17 3.4 Accident Manual Para 427 (D) Sounding Of Hooters - Sounding of hooters for turning out of Relief Train/ARME Van will be as follows: It is the practice on this Railway that when any accident takes place hooters are sounded according to the description given below :S.No. Description of accident 1 2 3 4 5

When an accident takes place in the loco shed or traffic yard adjoining the loco shed. When an accident takes place at out station but main line is clear, and the relief train is to be turned out without medical van. When an accident takes place at out-station but main line is clear and the relief train is to be turned out with the medical van. When an accident takes place at out-station and main line is blocked and the relief train is to be turned out without medical van. When an accident takes place at out-station, the main line is blocked and the relief train is to be turned out with the medical van.

No. of hooters to be sounded. 2 long. 3 long. 3 long and 1 short. 4 long. 4 long and 1 short.

The duration of the long hooter shall be ½ minute and 5 seconds for short. In case of items 3 and 5 when medical staff are required to attend the accident, a phonic message is also sent to the A.D.M.O./D.M.O. concerned. On listening to these hooters or on receipt of a memo from the ASM on duty or the Loco Foreman, the A.D.M.O./D.M.O. will immediately report himself to ASM on duty with his staff, ready to proceed to the site of accident with the Relief Medical van. The target time for reporting to the ASM after hearing the hooter or receipt of memo is 15 minutes during the day and 25 minutes during the night. 1.

The Loco foreman/Shed foreman or any other official in-charge of the hooter is responsible for its proper maintenance and to keep a trained staff ready, round the clock, for sounding the hooter at once on receipt of orders from the train ordering officials.

2. Target time for the turnout of ARME & ART Immediately after sounding of accident alarm siren/ hooter all staff and earmarked for accident relief train report at nominated place / station. The controller/ Loco Foreman/ Lobby in –charge /TPC/TLC shall take immediate action to, 

Arrange for loco preferably diesel even in OHE territory.



At once call Crew and guard.



Turn out ARME in In 10 minutes in case of double exit siding In 20 minutes in case of single exit siding



Ordering and turn out of ART 30 minutes during day 45 minutes during night.

ARME has precedence over all trains. It will be given priority in return journey also as it may be required at other locations also. The break down / tower wagon should not be detained for guard and leave with in charge. Guard should be arranged en route.

18 Procedure of Sounding Hooter for Station

Firozpur Division -

In charge official for blasting hooter

Maintained by

FZR LDH ASR JUC PTK

On duty Loco Lobby/FZR

Electric Dept.

Input information for sounding the hooter CHC, Coaching

On duty Loco Lobby/Shed/LDH On duty Loco Lobby/ASR On duty Loco Lobby/JUC

Electric Dept. Electric Dept. Electric Dept.

-do-do-do-

On duty Loco Lobby/PTK

Electric Dept.

-do-

BJPL

On duty Loco Lobby/BJPL

Electric Dept.

-do-

Area Nodal Officers S.No 1 2

Section

PTK-BJPL PTK-UHP

Nodal Officer

ADEN/PLMX DTM/JAT

Stand by Nodal Officer

ADME/PTK ADME/JAT

Note: In case of non-availability of either, next senior most officials shall take the responsibility of Area Nodal Officers. The Area Nodal Officer shall work as site in-charge and keep close liaison with the Control Office till Sr. Officers reach the site. Before leaving headquarter station, Area Nodal Officer shall contact the Sr. Subordinates required for restoration work and other assistance as required at the site of accident. Preferably the Sr. Subordinates and other Officers moving from one station should share the transport arrangements which have to be well coordinated by the Area Nodal Officer. Deployment & Procedure for use of INMARSAT PHONES in the Division –

Satellite Phone Following satellite phones are available on the division: ID Numbers of Satellite Phones at Firozpur VOICE FAX DATA VOICE 763096535 763096536 763096537 763096538 ID Numbers of Satellite Phones at Jallandhar City VOICE FAX DATA VOICE 761603291 761603292 761603293 761603294 Hiring of Helicopter / Aeroplane at the time of severe accident GM/DRM can hire helicopter/Aeroplane to reach site of accident, dispatch the rescue teams to the site of accident and evacuate injured and dead from accident site. Copy of Rly. Bd’s letter No. 2002/Safety-1/6/6 dt. 30.06.2004 is reproduced below. The list of Helicopter/Air/ambulance is given in Appendices. (Copy of Rly. Board No. 2002/Safety-1/6/6 dt. 13.06.2004)

19 Zonal Railway has been delegated powers to requisition helicopter/aeroplane for expeditious action in the event of serious accidents vide Railway Board’s letter under reference. The subject matter has been reviewed by the Board and the following revised powers are delegated to the Zonal Railways. GMs/DRMs have been delegated the powers to requisition helicopter / aero plane to reach site of serious accident for rescue operation expeditiously. In addition, powers are also delegated to requisition air support to dispatch the rescue teams to the site of the accident. It is difficult to stipulate exactly the circumstances under which they may exercise these powers; it has been decided to leave this to the concerned officers, who may cover the following type of cases: (a) (b) (c)

Where more than 10 casualties (deaths-cum-serious injuries) are feared and it is difficult for these officers to reach the site within reasonable time. Where heavy damage is caused to railway installations in sensitive and tension filled areas (e.g. wreckage of track, bridges, etc. through bomb blast, other means of sabotage, etc.) Where public reaction in case of late arrival of senior officers at site is likely to highly adverse.

Normally, in case of an accident only one helicopter should be requisitioned by a Zonal Railway, except when there is a serious passenger train accident involving several casualties when it is essential for both the General Manager and the Divisional Railway Manager to reach the site at once to safety the public and the press. However, for dispatching the rescue teams to the site of the accident, separate helicopter/aero plane may be requisitioned it so needed. The GMs/DRMs may exercise the above powers personally and may not delegate these powers. Zonal Railways are further empowered to requisition helicopter/aero plane to evacuate injured and dead in the event of serious accident GMs may personally exercise these powers and may not delegate these further. The above instructions on the subject supersede all the previous instructions issued vide above referred letters. The issue with the concurrence of the finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways. It is mentioned that DRM has delegated power for requisition helicopter/aero plane but phone number etc of helicopter providers is missing.

The detail of telephone number is given below for addition. 1. Fly Jettech :- 090132-34252 2. Air Chatter Service:- 0124-4595300, 09811120318 3. Pawan Hans Ltd.:- 011-24615711 4. Himalayan Heli service:- )11-41649358, 59 & 60

*****

20 CHAPTER – 4

DISASTER MANAGEMENT 4.1 Various phase of disaster management Phase – I (Golden Hour) In the period immediately after the accident where grievous injures to Passengers, loss of property etc. takes place, action has to be taken on war footing by Railway Officials/Officers on – board to render definite medical care which gives relief to affected persons and also helps them to overcome the trauma. This first one hour period is known as the Golden Hour. During this Golden hour period, following efforts should be made: i)

Guard, quickly trained medical

Loco Pilot, Conductor and TTEs etc. must pass on the information to the nearest station or to control, about the accident. Being in first-aid, they should simultaneously tender every possible aid to the injured.

ii)

Senior – most officer traveling by the affected train, whether on duty or on leave, shall take charge as Officer in-charge at Site.

iii)

All Railway officers and staff available on train must report to the Guard and work as per the directions of the Officer in-charge at site.

iv)

SMs of the adjoining stations must inform Control about the happenings and the nature of assistance required.

Phase – II (Arrival of Crack Team) a)

Crack Teams at Each Zonal Railway HQ with containerization equipment:

b)

(i) Zone’s professionally trained crack team of rail rescue experts and containerized equipment, to be rushed to any major accident site by air or land route. (ii) Division’s crack team consisting of representatives of Mech., Elect., S&T and RPF departments to be rushed to any accident site by road/ rail or by air route.

c)

Functioning or crack team – As soon as alarm hooters are sounded, the nominated team shall proceed to the site of accident by first available train or by road. The crack team will carry prescribed tool kits consisting of -

i) ii) iii) iv)

S&T kit. Lighting kit. First Aid kit. Rescue kit etc.

a)

On reaching at accident site, the crack team shall perform following activities: -

1.

Extrication/removal of injured passengers from the coach.

2.

First Aid to the injured.

3.

Provide succor and help to the passengers at site.

4

Relieve panic and create re-assurance among passengers.

21 b)

Special Disaster Management team of RPF Special disaster management team of RPF has to be set up at Ludhiana for proceeding support to relief and restoration at the site of accident. They shall also reach to accident site by first available means.

Phase – III (Arrival of Relief Train) Phase – II begins with the arrival of relief train. The senior most officer who reaches the site first becomes the Officer-In-charge at Site. All staff and officers should work as per the directions of the Officer-In-Charge at site. Site organization: • Medical relief camp • Security of luggage • Clue preservation • Relief rescue and restoration • Coordination with civil and press • Liaison with control • Communication – STD phones, Walkie-talkies, Mobile, PA System etc. • Lighting arrangements • Commercial-information booth. Arrangement of Tea, Food, and Water. • Evacuation of [passengers, payment of ex-gratia etc. The medical team reaching the spot must comprise adequate number of doctors and staff. The senior-most doctor and Officer In-charge at Site should have all details about dead/injured and hospitals where they have been sent. 4.2 Special Task Teams of different departments – Department Medical Commercial RPF Operating S&T Mechanical Electrical Civil Engineering Safety Personnel

Special task Relief and transportation of injured to hospitals. Food, tea and drinking water, ex-gratia payment, information booth, liaison with Civil administration, Press and Security of luggage, parcels and Railway property. Security of luggage, parcels and Railway property. Liaison with control and arranging logistics including shunting. Establishment of communication free telephone/ booths. Rescue and Relief operation including re-railment and preservation of clues. Lighting arrangement Provision of tents, accommodation etc. Provision of clues, Measurement of track, Wagon, Photography, Videography, Statement of witnesses, Breath analyzer test of staff involved in accident. Passenger care with coordination of Commercial and RPF.

22 Handling of dead/injured • Dead bodies should be handled with care and respect. • Cover dead bodies with white shrouds, which should be available in ARME. • List of dead and injured must be passed on to control and disaster management cell at HQs from time to time. • A photographer should take colored photographs of the dead and injured. Free food, drinking water, tea, etc. • Food and clean drinking water must be rushed from the nearest source. Free food and beverages must be supplied. Correct picture to media • Press and other media should be given correct picture timely. Action to be taken at divisional level • Opening up of special enquiry booths originating terminating and major stations en-route. • Furnishing updated position of dead, inured and evacuated Passengers to all concerned. • Help line phone Number should be relayed through TV, Radio and press. • Arrangement for issue of free Railway passes for relatives/dependents of dead & injured. • Make arrangement for transportation of evacuated passengers to be sent to destinations, Transport vehicles can be hired, • In case of major disaster, DRM can requisition helicopter/Aero plane. • Press should be briefed properly and quickly. • HQ/Board should be advised quickly. • Police, Civil Administration & GRP should be apprised is to be added. Phase – IV (Handling injured Passengers) Phase – III mainly refers to dealing with injured passengers. Following action must be planned: • Relief trains clearing injured or stranded passengers must get overriding priority. • Road vehicles can also be arranged for stranded passengers. • List of injured, hospital-wise, should be conveyed to all concerned and displayed at prominent locations. • Ex-gratis payment should be arranged. Phase – V (Restoration of Traffic) Restoration operation should be planned and acted upon without affecting the relief operations. Restoration of passenger services gives a sense of normalcy, besides providing means to relatives/dependents of victims to visit them and attend to them.

23 4.4 Concept of Controlling Station The Station Master of nominated Controlling Station should immediately, on receiving information of an accident, reach the site with sufficient staff drawn from all departments this station, and take all the necessary steps for Rescue & Relief it should be made clear to everybody that staff of all departments must follow the directions of the Station Master of the controlling station and render all help and assistance necessary for tackling the disaster. Steps to be taken in the control – • On receipt of information regarding an accident, the Section Controller shall stop train movement into the affected section. OHE supply shall also be stopped. After ascertaining that the adjacent line is not fouled, train will be allowed into the section. • The Chief Controller or the shift in-charge Chief Controller shall immediately take control of the situation. After obtaining the basic information regarding the accident, he shall order ART within 5 minutes. Ordering of ART/ARME/Tool van shall normally be done as per the guide lines of the Controlling Officers. • Similarly, the shift in-charge Chief Controller shall order ARME in case of accident involving coaching trains and/or road vehicles, on receipt of first information. Road maps shall be available in the Control and to the in-charge of break down truck for necessary guidance. • In case of capsizing of any rolling stock or in case of major derailment involving extensive damage, the ART shall be ordered, if necessary, along with the cranes of 140 Tonne. • The Chief Controller, on ascertaining the site conditions of the derailed coach/ wagon, shall instruct the concerned official to carry the screw jack and the necessary staff to the site by first available means. Giving Relief to affected passengers and restoration of site is the first priority. This objective should not be lost on account of any technicalities and formalities. • All the subordinate in-charges and workers with tools/ equipments required shall report to the site, where ART is stationed well within time. • The Chief Controller in-charge shall also sound the alarm bell connected with each control indicating the occurrence of accident. Cancellation of the ART/ARME shall only be done with the explicit permission of DRM/ADRM/Sr.DOM/Sr.DSO. • After ordering of ART/ARME, DRM, ADRM, Sr.DOM, Sr.DSO and Area nodal officer shall be personally informed by the shift in-charge Chief Controller. All other Section Controllers shall report to the CHC who shall furnish the details of the accident to them, who in turn shall inform the respective BO's and other concerned officials for necessary action. Also, if the accident involves suspected causalities or sabotage, the civil authorities as well as nearby Hospitals shall be informed. A list of important telephone numbers shall be kept with the Chief Controller. In case of requirement of ARME, M.S/IC, Sr.DMO/IC and Ambulance Room shall be informed by CHC immediately. 

All concerned Officers shall gather in the control. Sr.DSO, in consultation with DRM/ADRM, shall decide as to which officer(s) shall proceed to the site. The

24 nominated officer(s) shall proceed to site within 30 minutes during day time and within 45 minutes during night time. • Sr.DOM shall man the control and in consultation with the Head quarter shall decide about control/cancellation/diversion of coaching trains. He shall also ensure speedy movement of ART/ARME and other relief requirements. • Based on the information received from the site, transportation of the stranded passengers to nearby stations having catering arrangements etc. shall be arranged by Sr.DCM. • In case of serious accident, emergency information booths shall be opened at the following locations –

Control Room at other locations Amritsar (Dy SS Office) 0183-2560824 031-72810 0183-2225087 031-72840 0183-2221315 0183-2223175 Pathankot (Dy SS Office) 0186-2254867 031-62810 0186-2220035 031-63435 0186-2220039 0186-2220034 Jammu Tawi (SS Office) 0191-2474757 031-42802 0191-2471361 031-42882 0191-2475475 0191-2470161 Jalandhar City (SS Office) 0181-2456240 031-32802 0181-2225615 031-33440 0181-2456674 0181-2237265 Ludhiana (SS Office) 0161-2441361 031-52802 0161-2744702 031-53435 0161-2741143 0161-2445045 Budgam (SS Office) 01951-296209 (SS/BDGM) Mob. No. 9797791923 (SS/BDGM) 22544, 22534 (Rly) (CNL/BDGM) 01951-294106 (C-CNL) 3 Lines of specific BSNL number 1072 for Railway Accident Information (Railway Emergency Services) has been provided at Firozpur and one line each at Amritsar, Jallandhar City, Ludhiana, Pathankot & Jammu Tawi. A log of events and important details shall be available with the in-charge manning the emergency BSNL phone. This telephone as well as Railway telephone shall be manned by a responsible person, who shall obtain and disseminate information regarding accident. Any information passed to Head quarter as well as to outside like press etc, shall have the clearance of DRM/ADRM.

25 • In case of serious accidents involving Passenger Trains, DRM along with following Divisional Head Quarter Officers will attend the accident site: Sr.DSO, Sr. DME, (in case of derailment/collision involving Loco), Sr. DEN (Sectional In-charge), Sr.DEE(G), Sr.DEE(TRD) (For electrified territory), Sr.DSC, Sr.DCM, Sr. DSTE, CMS (in case of reported causalities/injuries). Civil defence personnel capable of undertaking rescue operations, fire fighting and first aid shall be accompanied in the ARME. • In case of accidents involving blockage of any one of the main line, ADRM along with the following officers will attend the accident site: Sr.DSO, Sr.DME, Sr. DEN (Sectional In-charge), Sr.DEE (G), Sr. DEE (TRD) (for electrified territory), S r . DSC, ACM, (In case of derailment / collision involving Electric Loco), DSTE. • In case of accident on branch lines Sr.DEN / In-charge, Sr.DME, Sr. DSO and other concerned official will attend the accident site. •

In case of Yard accidents, ADME/ADME(D), AEN In-charge and ASTE of the Section, Safety Counselors will attend the accident site.

• Till such time the team of officers from the Divisional headquarters reaches the site of accident, area Nodal Officers shall be In-charge of the site who shall reach the site of accident by first available means. • Officers to be present in Control Office: In case of any accident / occurrence disrupting the traffic on main line, DRM/ADRM shall come to the Control Office along with the following Officers: Sr. DOM, Sr. DEN (Co.), Sr. DME/DME, Sr. DEE (TRD)/AEE (TRD) (For Electrified Territory), Sr. DSTE/DSTE, S r . DSC/ASC) (In case of Electrified Territory), Sr.DCM/ACM (In case of involvement of Passenger Train), CMS/Sr.DMO (In case of reported casualties/injuries). Steps to be taken at the Site • On occurrence of accident, the Driver shall immediately switch on the flasher light; the Guard shall assume the role of the immediate In-charge of the site. He, with the help of Driver and A/Driver, shall ensure the protection of the affected and adjacent line(s). After this, he shall establish communication with the control through portable telephone. He shall also try to contact the adjacent station(s) with the help of walkie-talkie set. Apart from this, with the help of the railway staff available at the site, he shall render first aid to the injured passengers and try to minimize the suffering of the passengers. • At the site, the site in-charge shall make a quick assessment of the number of casualties and injured passengers, extent of damage, assistance required and time required for restoration of traffic. • Site In-charge shall ensure that the 'Communication Point' - Portable telephone or any other means, as provided at the site - is manned and regularly updated with information. Communication point shall be constantly in touch with the control or the adjacent station(s). • The site in-charge shall ensure that all steps are taken to alleviate the suffering of the injured and stranded passengers in co-ordination with the control in-charge. He shall arrange to shift the injured and stranded passengers from the site. • The site in-charge shall arrange to provide for the preservation of clues. He, in consultation with other officers at the site, shall give forecast of likely resumption of traffic. In case of suspected sabotage, police clearance shall be obtained by the site in-charge before starting restoration work.

26 CHAPTER – 5

DUTIES OF RAILWAY OFFICIALS OF DIFFERENT DEPARTMENTS IN THE EVENT OF A SERIOUS ACCIDENT/ DISASTER: Duties of on – board staff during golden hour Duties of Loco Pilot/Asstt. Loco Pilot: •

To check that flasher light is on.

•

Arrange to protect the train in accordance with G&SR 6.03 and inform the SM on either side on walkie-talkie or by other means of communication available.

•

If adjacent line is obstructed by any vehicle, inform TPC to switch- off power on adjacent line to avoid movement on that line.

•

Convey information by quickest available means to control.

•

Ensure that the portions of the track, rails, fish plates, bolt and other fittings which appear to have been tampered with are not touched or moved by any person and closely watch them till the arrival of ART.

•

To take such technical precautions as may be necessary or prescribed to render his locomotive and train safe.

•

Not to give any statement to the press, unless authorized to do so.

Duties of Guard: •

Ensure securing of vehicle by application of hand brake etc. as per rules.

•

Arrange protection of adjacent line(s) and same line, as per G&SR 6.03 and inform the SM on either side on walkie-talkie or by other the control about the damage and nature of assistance required.

•

Assess and inform the control about the damage and nature of assistance required.

•

Take action to save lives and render first-aid, call for doctors if any on the train, and seek their assistance.

•

In case OHE has been damaged, prompt steps should be taken to get the same deenergized and traction wires secured.

•

Install Portable Control Phone/Emergency Control Phone or send information through train engine after taking all precautions or stop train trolley, tower wagon in either direction or send information through other means available.

•

Ask for arrangements for transportation of dead/injured/stranded passengers.

•

Attend injured, arrange for their transportation from non-derailed vehicles if possible or by road or other means.

•

Post an available railway employee on the field telephone.

•

Send railway servants(s) or willing volunteers available on the train to the nearest station/police station/hospital/village for seeking assistance. Organize group of railways men or volunteers to assist in relief operations before regular medical aid is available.

•

27 •

Asstt. Guard/RPF/GRP/Staff traveling on the train if any, utilized for rendering all possible assistance to the affected for first-aid, arrangements for drinking water and securing the luggage and articles of the passengers.

•

Preserve all clues of the possible cause of accident.

•

Render help to conductors/TTEs in identification of the injured and dead.

•

In consultation with control, check if front and rear portion of the train, not affected by accident, can be safely drawn to the adjacent station so that medical van and relief train can be received nearest to the accident site. Do not leave the site of accident till permitted by competent authority.

•

Duties of TTE/Train Supdt./Pantry car staff: TTEs/Train Supdt. car staff should immediately report to the Guard and work under his directions. They shall: •

Ascertain if any doctor is traveling, either by scrutinizing the reservation chart or by making verbal enquires, and arrange for first-aid to the passengers.

•

Prepare a list of dead and injured. If doctor is available, the list should be classified as under :   

Dead Grievous injury Simple injury

•

Make out details of the dead and injured from the reservation chart, tickets held, (to and from) or co passengers. Assistance of police traveling in the train may also be sought for identification.

•

Collect     

•

Take custody of luggage and other belongings. In the case of injured, this should be kept by the TTE and in case of dead, it should be handed over to GRP with full details and acknowledgement obtained.

•

Record evidence of willing passengers with full particulars. If some passengers are willing to give evidence later on, their names and address should be recorded. Record the numbers of dead and injured (simple or grievous), if they are already transported by the local people to the nearest hospital before the Railway doctor arrives.

the following details: Ticket of the passengers traveling (to and from) Ticket numbers-Class. Coach number and its position from the engine. Address of the passengers. Nature of injury (simple, grievous)

Duties of AC Attendant /AC Mechanic: They shall come out of the coach and contact the Senior Conductor. They shall be available for help and: •

Work in the nominated team to assist the passengers as per the Sr. Conductor.

directions of the

28

•

Take the following items while working with the assisting team:  One blanket with two bed sheets.  First aid box.  Stretcher, if available will be taken along with. In case of fire in coach, get the fire extinguishers and help in extinguishing the fire.

•

Help in taking out the injured and dead passengers.

•

Duties of R.P.F. staff: Extricate the passenger from damaged coach and shall provide first aid to them. He shall assess the affected passengers also at accident site. • Ensure safety and security of the relative/dependents of injured passengers as well as security of Railway property. • Collect and protect clues of accident i.e. security of P.way material, fishplates & nut bolts etc. and other related material caused derailment. He shall keep close watch on the clues for dislocation by the persons. • Cover the site of accident by Barrier taps to avoid theft in the accidental coaches by outsiders. • Keep away the outsiders from accidental coaches with the help of loud speakers. • Ensure continuous monitoring of the suspected items and clues, caused accident, to understand fact of incident for conclusion during investigation. • Assist civil police/GRP in the enquiry proceedings of accident case. • Ensure security of luggage and parcel of passengers in the damaged/capsized coaches. • Railway Protection Force and Commercial at the sight of the accident should coordinate their activities regarding safe custody and appropriate disposal of the luggage of the dead and injured passengers. Commercial staff should appropriate label and stack luggage of the dead and injured passengers. This luggage should be guarded by RPF personnel and thereafter can be handed over to the rightful claimants. Duties of off-board / ART/ARME staff •

Duties of Control staff - Section Controller: On getting information of an accident, he shall immediately, •

Advise the Dy.CHC/CHC and note important details in diary and chart.

•

Keep loop lines clear of nearby stations.

Dy. CHC/CHC : On getting information of an accident, he shall immediately, • • • • •

Advise DRM, ADRM, CMS, Sr. DSO and press bell to all controls to sound their respective officers. RPF control will advise respective district administration and police authorities. Order ARME/ART. Advising NDRF on directions of DRM/Sr. DOM. Inform HQ emergency control Maintain accident log register in chronological order of information received on right page and information/ instruction passed on / out on the left page. WMI to be put for maintaining log. Ensure manning of Railway Disaster help line Telephone No. 1072 by competent staff of Commercial control.

29

National Disaster Response Force, Bhatinda (For Firozpur Division) Control Office C.O. Sh. R.K. Verma ACO Sh. Suresh

0164-2246570 0164-2246758, 2246030 0164-2246570

09417802032 09417802049

Duties of officials of Safety organization Sr.DSO/DSO: In case of major accident Sr.DSO will accompany ART/ARME or mode of transport to reach the site and he shall:

any other faster

•

Inspect the site and preserve the clues for accident enquire and arrange for photography/video grapy of the site.

•

Keep liaison with the control to ensure early clearance of front and rear portions of the affected train.

•

Ensure manning of telephone at site.

•

Arrange for logging the events in the diary, besides advising the control about the progress at site.

•

Arrange for measurements in the prescribed format.

•

Assist the Site Manager regarding the movement of ARME and ART at site etc.

AOM(Control) / ADSO: On receiving information of an accident he shall reach the control immediately and; •

Ensuring that proper log diaries are maintained in control.

•

Keep liaison with site with regards to the progress of restoration work and inform the HQ Control accordingly

•

Arrange for any assistance required at site.

Safety Counselor (Traffic): On getting information of the accident, he shall immediately proceed to the site and assist Sr.DSO/DSO in the following activities; •

Noting each event at site and maintaining the diary chronologically.

•

Assist in clearing the unaffected portion of the affected train both in rear and front.

•

Assist in keeping liaison with control office and any other duties assigned by Sr.DSO/DSO.

•

Take the statement of guard / operating staff and passengers, if any in connection with the accident in absence of TI.

•

Arrange for Breathalyzer Test of the Guard of the train involved and note down his bio-data.

30 Safety Counselor (loco): On getting information of the accident, he shall immediately proceed to the site and assist Sr.DSO/DSO in the following activities; •

Note down the bio-data, statement of loco Pilot and Asstt. Loco Pilot of the affected train.

•

Seize speedometer graph and engine repair book of the engine of the affected train jointly with other supervisors.

•

Arrange Breathalyzer Test of the Loco Pilot and Asstt. Loco Pilot.

•

Any other duties assigned by the Sr.DSO/DSO.

Safety Counsellor (C&W): On getting information of the accident, he shall immediately assist Sr.DSO/DSO in the following activities;

proceed to the site and

•

Thorough inspection of the affected coaches / wagons and assist Sr. DSO in finding out the probable cause of the accident.

•

Ensure that the joint measurements of wagons/coaches are taken in the prescribed format.

•

Take down the PRO particulars of the derailed wagon/coaches.

•

Check the break power certificate and its validity and seize the same jointly with other supervisors.

•

Any other duties assigned by the Sr.DSO/DSO.

Safety Counsellor (P.Way): On getting information of the accident, he shall immediately proceed to the site and assist Sr.DSO/DSO in the following activities; •

Inspect the site and ensure that the joint observations/measurements of track are taken in the prescribed format.

•

Ensure that proper sketch of the accident site is prepared and jointly signed.

•

Assist Sr.DSO/DSO in ascertaining the probable cause of the accident.

•

Seize the gang diaries and gang charts, curve register and other related documents from the concerned SE(P.way).

•

Note down on-the-spot statement of the P.Way staff working at the site, if any.

Safety Counsellor (S&T): On getting information of the accident, he shall immediately assist Sr.DSO/DSO in the following activities;

proceed to the site and

•

Inspect the accident site, particular if points & crossing and signal gears are involved, and assists Sr.DSO/DSO in the ascertaining the probable cause of accidents.

•

Ensure that the joint observations of cabin / panel are taken.

•

In case of accident in station yard and on points, note down the gauge position of the points and all levers/push buttons in the ASM rooms along with traffic inspector / SS of the station

•

31 Ensure that the communication between the arranged at the earliest.

•

Ensure the responsible S&T staff mans the telephone.

site

and the

control is

Transportation Inspector at Site: On getting information of the accident, he shall immediately proceed to the site and; •

Ensure that the measurements of track, wagon / coaches, cabin panel are taken and recorded.

•

Ensure that speedometer graph of loco is taken out jointly and seized.

•

Seize all train passing records of station if warranted.

•

Take the statement of the ASM on duty of the station cabin man and any other operating staff related with the accident.

•

Keep liaison with control and ensure reception of ARME and ART at site and also ensure that all necessary shunting is done at site or at station smoothly and in minimum time.

•

Any other duties allotted by Sr.DSO/DSO and operating officers at site.

Duties of Operating Department Sr.DOM/DOM: On getting information of the disaster, he shall immediately proceed to site and; •

Supervise and co-ordinate the duties given to other operating officers and supervisors.

•

Give information about accident to CSO, CPTM/COM on telephone.

•

Ensure timely departure of ARME/ART and their proper running till they reach the site.

•

Ensure clearance of passengers from the site by the earliest mode of transport, in case of passenger train accident.

•

Ensure clearance of front and rear portion of the affected trains.

•

Arrange for regulation and cancellation passenger /mail/Express trains.

•

Arrange for providing by rail all the assistance at site in the form of men and materials required by the different departments at site.

Duties of Commercial DepartmentSr.DCM/DCM: On getting information of the accident, he shall immediately proceed to site and arrange for; •

Drinking water, catering etc.

•

Issue of free telegrams/fax.

•

Arrange Ex-gratia payment on the spot to the injured and next of kin of dead.

•

Open Assistance post at site.

•

Issue of complimentary passes.

32 •

Information regarding alternative means of transport to the destination.

•

Assistance in protection of luggage and valuables of the passengers.

•

Display list of injured and dead at a prominent places at the station/stations and pass on such information to the control.

•

Announcements through public address system regarding arrangements for diversion of trains’ regulation, probable time of arrival of the relief train for stranded passengers, etc.

•

Open information booth even if the accident has occurred elsewhere on important stations en-route.

•

Preserve documents, cash etc.

•

Arrange tarpaulins if necessary.

Duties of Engineering DepartmentSectional Sr.DEN/DEN: On getting information of the accident, he shall immediately proceed to site and; •

Assess the damage to P.Way assets involved in the accidents and arrange for men and material required.

•

Inform the Engineering Control of the assistance required, if necessary.

•

Guard and preserve clues till police or RPF personnel arrive at site and take charge, in case of suspected sabotage.

•

Assist in transshipment of passengers and their luggage.

•

Provide tents and other temporary shelters at the site.

Duties of Mechanical Department Sr.DME/DME: On getting information of the accident, he shall immediately proceed to site and; •

Ensure the ART/ARME starts for site within the stipulated time.

•

Supervise Rescue & Relief operations.

•

Co-ordinate with other departments and help the passengers.

Duties of ARME in charge – Sr.DME will be ARME In-charge: •

On getting ordering of ARME for accident site, he shall reach to ARME immediately

•

After getting attendance of ARME staff, he shall ensure timely dispatch ARME from base station.

•

He will ensure provision of BPC to the ARME Loco Pilot.

•

He shall counsel ARME staff regarding nature of relief to be provided, in the running train.

•

He will ensure proper nomination of staff for making team for each activity before reaching ARME to accident site.

33 •

He shall keep VHF set in “ON” position for communication between ARME and Control Office.

•

ARME in-charge will collect information regarding nature of accident and involvement of number of coaches in the accident.

•

Operation of cold cutting equipments like Hydraulic Rescue Device, Power Cold Cutter and Portable Electrically operated cutting and boring tools should be checked in the running train.

•

He shall give instructions for preparation of coffee and tea for injured passengers.

•

He will check functioning of portable DG sets for operation of electrical machines and lighting equipments. On reaching at accident site, he shall contact guard and Loco Pilot of accidental train on walkie-talkie / VHF set for collection of information regarding accident and nature of assistance required.

•

•

He shall give instruction to the nominated team leaders of ARME to unload relief materials immediately. In-charge will carry video/digital camera and proceed for observation accident site.

•

In-charge will decide extrication of injured passengers on priority manner.

•

He will ensure proper utilization of cold cutting equipments so that passengers will not get injures due to wrong operation of such equipments.

•

He will relieve panic and create reassurance among injured passengers.

•

Injured and dead passengers will be removed and kept at specified/nominated spots in the presence of ARME in-charge.

•

He will maintain liaison with other departments like, Commercial, RPF and Medical departments for smooth and efficient relief measures.

•

He shall communicate progress of relief, time-to-time to control office staff on ECP/PCP sets with the consultation of site in-charge.

Relief and Rescue Operation by ARME staff ARME in-charge will counsel all the nominated teams in train running position, regarding nature of accident and relief work to carry out at accident site. ART Staff: On getting information of the accident, they shall immediately report to ART in-charge and: •

Proceed to the site of accident in ART.

•

Assist in Rescue & Relief operations.

•

Check the fitness of the stock which is moved from the accident site.

•

Plan for efficient movement of ART equipment to the site.

•

Ensure safe and efficient working of cranes, hydraulic re-railing equipment and other rescue devices.

•

Ensure that the log/diary regarding restoration of the accident site is maintained properly.

34 Duties of S&T Department Sr. DSTE/DSTE: On getting information of the accident, he shall immediately proceed to site by quickest means available and; •

Arrange for communication facilities at site with Divisional and HQ control and ensure their constant manning.

•

Provide Walkie-talkie sets, wireless sets, mobile phones, satellite phone, fax, laptop and internet connectivity, etc. Arrange for BSNL telephone with STD facility at inquiry booths at site.

• •

Seal the block instruments, relay rooms and note positions of levers, knobs, slides, indication etc. as the case may be.

•

Arrange for early restoration of signaling and telecom equipment.

Duties of Electrical Department Sr.DEE(G)/DEE(G): On getting information of the accidents, he shall immediately proceed to site and arrange for; •

Adequate lighting at the site.

•

Preservation of clues in case of fire in coaches. Any statement from passengers should also be recorded with their names and addresses.

Sr.DEE/DEE (TRD): On getting information of the accidents, he shall immediately proceed to site and arrange for; •

Adequate number of breakdown staff/tower wagons.

•

De-energizing and slewing the OHE, as required for ground/crane operations.

•

Restoration of OHE expeditiously

Sr.DEE/DEE (TRS): On getting information of the accidents, he shall immediately proceed to site and; •

Supervise restoration operation.

•

Ensure joint observation and measurement of the electric loco involved in the accident, in the prescribed format.

Duties of Personnel Department Sr.DPO/DPO: On getting information of the accident, he shall immediately

proceed to site and;

•

Depute Welfare Inspector round–the-clock in shift duty to look after the welfare of the injured persons in the hospital.

•

Ensure that passes are issued to the relatives/dependents and escorts of the injured for visiting their dear ones in the hospital and taking them back home.

35 Duties of Security Department – Sr.DSC/DSC/RPF: On getting information of the accident, he shall immediately • •

•

• • • • •

proceed to site and;

Liaison with local police at site. Ensure security of passenger’s belongings, parcels and Railway property. Baggage of passengers should be isolated and protected and consigned goods should be taken care of, till they are handed over to the claimants or taken over by railway authorities. Segregate the area of accident by establishing temporary barriers using nylon ropes or any other makeshift device available at the site. It should be ensued that the onlookers and spectators do not enter the affected area to disturb the scene or hamper the rescue operations. Send hourly status of the site to Divisional /Zonal Control Room. Open RPF ASSISTANCE POST with proper Board at a conspicuous place so that people needing help can easily approach the RPF. Open a log book and record the action chronologically. Ensure documentation about the number of persons injured or dead, giving their identity and addresses, if available. Guide the friends or relatives / dependents of the injured / deceased.

RPF control Room: Officer on duty at the Divisional security Control Room, on getting message of an accident, shall; •

Inform the DSC/ASC concerned & receive further instructions.

•

Inform the RPF post in whose jurisdiction the accident has taken place.

•

Inform the nearest RPF/SI to attend the site along with the maximum staff by the quickest means available.

•

Inform the Civil Police Control Room, GRP DM/SP/GRP/Fire brigade/Bomb disposal squad.

Control

Room,

concerning

Duties of Medical Department CMS/MS/Sr.DMO: On getting information of the accident, they shall immediately the ARMV or by other fastest mode of transport available, and;

proceed to site with

•

Alert blood donors clubs, Saint John Ambulance Brigade and Local Hospitals about the arrival of injured.

•

Arrange for transport of the emergency box from health unit to the site.

•

Get operation theatre ready.

• •

Make out a list of the injured and the dead in prescribed format. Arrange for assistance to victims and transport them to the nearest hospital. A record of causalities sent to hospitals should be maintained.

*****

36 CHAPTER – 6 DISASTER MANAGEMENT CELL AT DIVISIONAL HEADQUARTER Functioning of Disaster Management Cell The Disaster Management Cell will operate at d i v i s i o n and shall be attended by nominated officers. Safety departmentThe Officers representing Safety Department shall coordinate the functioning of Disaster Management Cell. He shall report the accident to Railway Board/CRS/GM and update the restoration details from time to time. He shall also ensure ordering of Relief Train for evacuation of involved passengers from the site of accident. The officers attending the Disaster Management Cell shall obtain the full details of the accident from Divisional Control/Site of accident and shall monitor the movement of Breakdown Train and relief Train. Top-most priority is to be given for rescue operations, for transferring the injured passengers from the site of accident to the nearest hospitals, and for sending medical aid from Civil/Military/private hospitals. Medical department The officer representing Medical Department shall obtain all details regarding casualties/injuries to passengers involved in the accident and shall maintain liaison with the Accident Site/Referral hospitals and Dispensaries, and shall consolidate the list of injured/casualties in minimum time so that the same can be faxed to concerned station/division for display in Emergency Control and Emergency Information Booths. Commercial departmentThe officer representing Commercial Department shall ensure ordering of refreshment for passengers of involved train, payment of ex-gratia to the injured and to the next-ofkin of the dead passengers, arrange for transshipment of goods and passengers luggage, and hire private buses for transport of passengers from site of accident to the nearest Rail Head. He shall also ensure transmission of detailed information regarding injured/casualties to originating / destinations stations, to Railway Board, and to HQ of the originating/destination Railways. He shall also ensure opening of Emergency information Booths at important junction stations en-route within the Railways. Operating departmentThe officer representing Operating Department shall manage relief and restoration operations at head quarter level. He shall record all events related to the accident chronologically. He shall ensure regulation and diversions of trains keeping in view the likely time of restoration at accident site. He shall ensure that the passenger carrying trains are regulated at such stations where water and catering facilities are available. He shall also monitor the ARTs/ARMVs/Labour Special trains ordered from the adjoining division and zones. Mechanical departmentThe officer representing Mechanical Department shall assess the requirement of additional Medical Vans/Breakdown Trains and shall liaison with adjoining Railway/Division for ordering the same. He shall also monitor the movement of Breakdown trains. He shall obtain the details of rolling stock involved in the

37 accident and its PRO particulars. He shall obtain the restoration details regarding re- railment/toppling of wagons/coaches done by each individual Breakdown Train. He shall obtain the bio-data of the crew involved in the accident. Engineering departmentThe officer representing Engineering Department shall obtain the information damage to track and shall ensure ordering of material train if required. The details of track structure and other relevant details such as USFD particulars, last inspection, profile of the track, etc shall be obtained within minimum time. He shall organize ordering of additional labour and material specials, as per the requirement at site, from the adjoining divisions/zones. Electrical departmentThe officer representing Electrical Department shall obtain the details of extent of damage to OHE/Loco. He shall obtain the bio-data of crew involved in the accident. He shall assess the requirement of additional material at the site and shall organize movement of Tower wagon/material special to the site of accident. S&T departmentThe officer representing S&T Department shall ensure efficient communication. A line should be dedicated for the emergency transmission from the site of accident/divisional control to Disaster Management Cell at HQ. He shall ensure installation MTNL/Telecom Department Public Phone/Railway phone at the site of accident involving passenger train. He shall obtain the details of S&T gears involved, if any, in the accident. Liaison with Railway Board/Zonal Head QuarterDisaster management Cell will maintain constant liaison with the Emergency Cell at Head Quarters office for following activities: • • • •

Movement of Accident Relief Trains /Accident Relief Medical Vans. Diversion, regulation, cancellation, rescheduling etc. of Mail/Express trains. Movement of men and material from adjoining Zones/Divisions. Opening of helpline enquiry booths on other Zonal railways: o Originating and destination stations of the accident involved train. o

• • • •

All Major/Junction stations falling on the route of the train.

o Divisional headquarter of originating and terminating divisions. Movement programme for visit of Minister of Railway /Minister of State for Railway, Chairman/Railway board and other Railway Board Member and other Railway Board members to the accident site. Assistance required from Armed Forces, Para-military forces, state Government should be conveyed to Railway Board. Progress of rescue and restoration operation. Prima-facie cause of the accident. *****

38 CHAPTER – 7 DEALING WITH NATURAL CALAMITIES - CYCLONE & EARTHQUAKE ETC. Weather warning messages Meteorological departments, Chandigarh centre (Ph. No. 0172-2707955) Government of India, issues messages of warning through FAX to division at Phone No. 01632-244708 whenever a storm/gale or heavy rainfall is expected. Following conditions are considered dangerous: • Dangerous rainfall – when expected amount of rain fall is 5cm or above in 24 hours. • Dangerous wind velocity – when wind velocity is 65 KMPH or above Local Weather information Centre is located at Chandigarh] Action to be taken on receipt of weather/cyclone warning messageCHC/Dy.CHC: He should repeat the message to the SMs/ASMs of the stations, which are likely to be affected. He shall also advice DRM, ADRM, Sr.DSO and controllers of various branches, who are working in the Divisional Control Office. They shall, in turn, advise their branch officer who will take action accordingly. A register shall be maintained in the Control office with MTS, showing full particulars of the warning received. SMs/ASMs, Loco Pilots, Guards: • Intimation to officers and Sr. Supervisors. The SM on duty, on receipt of the message, shall immediately advise the officers and Sr. Supervisors concerned, at his station. • Precautions to be taken by SM, Loco Pilots and Guards. In case of strong winds, the trains should be detained till it is considered safe to proceed further. In the section, the Loco Pilot and Guard of the train wait till, in their opinion, the intensity of wind has come down to the level that the movement of train is not endangered. • The train should not be stopped at places like sharp curves, high embankment, cuttings and bridges, including approaches. • The Guard and Loco Pilot of the train, in co-operation with the railway staff and passengers traveling in the train, shall try to ensure that the doors and windows of the coaches are kept open by the passengers to allow free passage of the wind through the coaches. Anemometer indications: In case, Anemometer is installed at the station and if it is indicating wind velocity higher than the danger level as prescribed by the special instructions, the SM shall take the following action: • He shall inform the controller and the SM on the other side immediately about the need to control the movement of the trains.

39 • He shall not start or allow the movement of the trains through his station and also not grant line clear to the trains waiting at the adjacent station for movement towards his station. • He shall resume normal running of trains in consultation with the controller and the SM at the adjacent station after the wind velocity has gone below the danger level prescribed by the special instructions. Action to be taken by engineering staff • Introduce monsoon patrolling. Advise monsoon Patrolman / Watchman and Gang Mates to be extra vigilant. Continue monsoon patrolling beyond 48 hours of warning. • Deploy Watchmen the clock.

of

vulnerable

locations

Earthquake Impact of earthquake on Railway system may be as under: Damage to track - Track may to be damaged in form of: • • • • •

Misalignment Deformation Sinking of track Collapse of / Damage to Bridges / Girders / Piers Falling of Trees / Fixed structures obstructing the track

Damage to service building like: • • • •

Control Office building. ASM office, relay room, cabin and gate lodge, etc. Office buildings. Residential buildings.

Damage to signal & Telecommunication installations like: • • • •

Signal posts Microwave tower Telephone post and wires Cables

Damage to OHE installation like: • • • •

OHE Masts Portals TPC Tower shed

Damage to C&W sick line & Loco shed • Pit lines • Sick lines / Shed structure

and

bridges

round

40 Action to be taken when information is received about earthquakeAction by operating staff: • Stop all trains. • Inform P. way, S&T, TRD Supervisors for checking track bridges, points, signal & OHE by light engine / push trolley / motor / motor trolley in each block section of affected area. • Inform Civil Authorities regarding any unusual occurrence material. • Arrange stock and power for moving relief/restoration material. • Arrange additional Operating staff i.e. ASMs, Points men, Guards and Cabin men from unaffected areas. Action to be taken by Engineering staff: • All P. Way supervisors, including PWIs, IOW, BRIs, Gang men, Keymen, and other staff, should report to the nearest Station Master, who in turn will advise Control about the availability of P. Way staff and supervisors. • A team of Gangmen, Keymen and PWI/BRI should be sent on either side of each block section for checking the track, structure and bridges. • The checking team should be suitably instructed to protect any undamaged track structure or bridge in the section. • After checking the whole section, a report detailing the nature of damage, location, and requirement of men and material should be submitted to SM, on in turn will advise the control. Action by S&T staff: • Overhead and cable communication may be affected due to Earthquake. Immediate efforts should be made to provide. Alternative means of communications through VHF, Microwave, RE cable, Optic fiber etc. between the control and stations. • SE (Sig/Tele) and ESM/MSM must be available at the stations. After checking all the S&T installations, details of the damage and additional requirement of men & material should be given to S&T Control. Action to be taken by Electrical (TRD) staff: • On receipt of information about the earthquake, OHE supply on the affected section should be shut down immediately. All the section in UP & DN directions should be checked thoroughly by tower wagon, tower wagon should be run at the restricted speed so that it can be stopped before any obstruction.

• After checking each section, feedback should be given to TPC who, in turn, will advise the position to Dy. Chief Controller.

Action to be taken by Electrical (Genl.) staff • In case of failure of powers supply, DG sets should be arranged at important installations line control, station etc.

41 Action to be taken by Commercial staff • Regular Announcements should be made at the Station. Explaining the Calamity and effect on train running. • Emergency enquiry counter should be opened at • Major Stations and at the affected stations. They should be provided with DOT phone / Cell Phone facility. • Basic amenities, like drinking water, food etc., should be provided to the Stranded passengers. • Additional windows should be opened for refund of tickets. Action to be taken by Mechanical staff • Relief coaching stock and relief goods stock available must be made ready. • In case of electrified territories, DSL power should be made available. Action to be taken by Personnel staff • Set up a relief cell, consisting of CWI/WI and other staff, to assess losses and damages at stations and in colonies. • For providing speedy relief, co-ordinate with trade unions, Mahila Samitis, NGO, etc. Actions to be taken by RPF staff • Help Railway officials/employees in relief work at stations and in colonies. • Protect Railway stations, yards and all vital installations and restrict the entry of outsiders. • Render necessary assistance to the affected persons. • Maintain close co-ordination with civil authorities. ***

42 CHAPTER – 8 PASSENGER CARE General • Providing assistance to passengers and their relatives/dependents is of utmost importance in helping them relieve their misery. • Injured passengers and their relative/dependents are to be treated with utmost courtesy and sympathy so as to alleviate their trauma and discomfort. • For dealing with relatives/dependents arriving from far-flung corners of the country, staff fluent in local language of the place from where the train originated, should be used as interpreters. • Commercial Supervisors and Welfare inspectors should talk to passengers and ascertain if they wish to call their relatives/dependents.

injured

• Injured passengers should thereafter be provided with either mobile or STD phones to enable them to speak to their relatives/dependents. • Transshipment of unaffected passengers and their clearance from the accident site would be arranged quickly. The officer available in the control shall arrange the transshipment on priority. • Even in case of worst possible accident with adverse and extreme circumstances, all injured passengers would be rescued on priority. Site, manager as well as officer in charge in the control shall monitor the situation to do so. • In rescue operations, top priority will be given to all passengers in critical condition for immediate medical attention. • Even in case of worst possible accident, dead bodies would be extricated at the fastest possible speed. The ARME in-charge and officials available at the site of accident should act accordingly. Hospitalization of the injured • General policy, in case of railway accidents involving passengers, is that of rapid evacuation of the victims to railway hospital after rendering immediate and necessary first-aid treatment. • In case there are no railway hospitals nearby, they are to be admitted in the nearest Government hospitals. • In the following cases, the injured may be taken to a private hospital: o

When there is no railway or Government hospital available within a radius of say 8 kms. From the site of accident, or

o

When the attending doctor certifies in writing that the treatment in private hospitals necessary in the interest of the patient.

o

Except where railway doctor certifies, such injured passenger should normally be eligible to the class of accommodation in the private hospitals where different scales are available.

43 o

Where the family of the injured person desires to be provided with a higher class accommodation, the family should give in writing to pay the extra cost involved directly to hospital authorities.

•

For this purpose, CMS should chalk out a working arrangement with such private hospitals as may be necessary in areas served by them, so that in an emergency, injury cases can be referred to hospitals concerned without loss of time.

•

To facilitate matters and to avoid misunderstanding, CMS should draw a list of such private hospitals bearing in mind the railway and other Government hospitals in the vicinity.

•

CMS should also fix the charges to be paid in such cases for each class of accommodation. Complete medical care will be taken of all injured passengers, including payment of medical bills till their final discharge from hospitals. Claims compensation booklets containing forms and other instructions will be distributed to all injured passengers and next of kin of all deceased passengers.

•

Bills by such private hospitals should be submitted through CMS, who will certify the correctness of charges payable, before forwarding for payment to Accounts.

•

Under this Para, payment to private hospitals can be arranged locally by the railway, and Ministry of Railway’s approval is not necessary.

•

If the injured are admitted in non-railway hospitals, railway doctors should be deputed to these hospitals to render necessary assistance, including supplying the medicines that are not available in these hospitals.

•

They should carefully monitor the medicines that are not available in these hospitals.

•

If more than one hospital is involved, apart from deputing doctors to individual hospitals, a railway doctor should also be deputed to co-ordinate and maintains the centralized updated position.

Facilities to be made available in the hospital – • There should be a separate reception counter manned by a commercial Supervisor or by a welfare Inspector at the entry to the hospital, to deal with relatives/ dependents of patients. • A chart should be displayed at this reception counter indicating ward numbers where the patients are admitted, along with their names, coach number wise. • At the entry to every such ward, a second list should display the name of the patient, coach number and the bed number inside the ward. • Commercial staff and Welfare inspectors on duty at that hospital should carry a list indicating the name, address and telephone numbers of relatives/dependents as given by the patient, and whether they have been informed or not. • Arrangement should be made to inform the next of kin or a relative or friend of the deceased, in case identity of the person involved in accident becomes known. • As and when relative arrives, his name should be marked in the list against the passenger’s name.

44 • Reception counter should be provided with BSNL telephone with STD facility. • There should be two mobile telephones readily available to be taken to patients inside the wards for making outgoing calls. • Complete medical care of all passengers, including payment of medical bills till their final discharge, should be provided. Communication • Telephone with STD facility should be made available to passengers to communicate with their relatives/dependents. • BSNL/Railway telephone available at adjoining stations/cabins/towns shall be extended to the accident site. • PCO telephones and other BSNL phones in nearby localities/villages/towns shall be extended to the accident site by persuading owners of such phones. • Payments for such telephone connections will be made from station earnings. • Sr.DSTE should hire some mobile phones to meet the needs of stranded passengers. • Wherever cellular phone connectivity is available, stranded passengers should be permitted to use these phones free of charge. Arrival of relatives / dependents • After a few hours, next of kin of the deceased and relatives/dependents of injured passengers start arriving at the accident site. • Adequate number of display boards should be available on ARMEs/ARTs for being put up at the accident site. • These display boards should indicate the direction of the Assistance Centre at site. • The indication boards should be displayed near those areas where incoming relatives/dependents arrive and congregate. • Periodic announcements on loudspeakers should also be made for guiding them to the Assistance Center at site. Taking care of relatives/dependents • At the Assistance Centre at site, Commercial Supervisors & Welfare Inspectors should be available to guide the relatives/dependents. They should go through the reservation charts and list the dead/injured. • Commercial supervisor or WI shall depute a railway servant to accompany the relatives/dependents to the hospital. • A hired vehicle should be provided for carrying them to various hospitals and mortuary. • The commercial supervisor or WI should stay with the relative until they have either found the injured passenger or identified the dead body. • Thereafter, they should help them in completing all formalities at the Assistance Centre at site.

45 Single window clearance • Assistance Centre at site should provide single window clearance for all legal formalities and paperwork. • If should provide the following facilities: o Reservation chart for locating the name. o

List of dead and injured along with the name of hospital.

o

A vehicle, to take the relatives to various hospitals or mortuary.

o

Railway doctor for issue of medical Death Certificate.

o

Govt. doctor for issue of post mortem clearance.

o

Municipality official for issue Death Certificate.

o

Local police for handing over of dead body.

o

Claim counter for payment of ex-gratia and issue of Claim Compensation Form.

o

Counter to help in performing last rites in case relatives/dependents decide to cremate the body there itself.

o

Pass counter for issue of return journey pass.

o

Return journey facilitation counter to make arrangements for return journey.

Stay of relatives/dependents of dead and injured • Commercial supervisor or WI deputed with relatives / dependents should arrange for their stay and accommodation also. • Depending upon the need, accommodation in hotels / Dharamshalas should be hired for accommodating passengers. • Arrangements should be made for their meals etc. Performance of last rites • In many cases relatives/dependents decide to perform the last rites at the place of accident itself. • Necessary assistance should be rendered to relatives/dependents in locating: o

The nearest cremation or burial ground as the case may be.

o

Shopkeepers who sell necessary material for funeral rites

o

Priest for performing the ceremony.

• The above information should be conveyed to relatives/dependents and transport provided for carrying the body. • Commercial supervisor and dependents in this endeavor.

Welfare Inspector

should

help

the relatives/

46 Guidelines for commercial department at the site of accident to deal with affected passengers 1.

Ex-gratia payment: Ex-gratia payment to all injured passengers and next of kin of all deceased passengers (after identification) would be arranged) expeditiously.

i)

Train accident/Untoward incidents: AS PER LETTER NO.- (RB No. 2011/TC-III/27/29/Ex-Gratia Dated 26.07.2012 & 07.05.2013. a) In death case - Rs. 50,000/b) Grievous injury – (i) Rs. 25000/- Lump sum for hospitalization upto 30 days to take care of initial expenses. (ii)There after Rs. 300/- per day released at the end of every 10 Day’s period or discharge, whichever is earlier. (The

maximum period for which ex-gratia is payable to the grievously injured passenger will be 12 months.)

c) Simple injury – Rs. 5000/ii)

Manned Level Crossing AS PER LETTER NO.RB No. 2011/TC-III/27/29/Ex-Gratia Dated:-26.07.2012 & 07.05.2013. a) Death – Rs. 50,000/b) Grievous injury – Rs. 25000/-Lump sum (irrespective of the period of Hospitalization) c) Simple injury – Rs. 5,000/-

iii)

No Ex-gratia is to be given for trespassers, persons electrocuted by OHE & road users at Unmanned Level Crossings.

iv)

Ex-gratia is admissible for Railway servants killed or injured by moving rain while performing their duty.

v)

Manner of arranging Ex- gratia to the victims:

vi)

Payment should be sanctioned/arranged preferably on the spot by senior scale or higher official nominated by the General Manager.

2.

Withdrawal from station earning:

i)

Money can be withdrawn from station earnings in accordance with para 2425 of Commercial manual Vol-II with personal sanction of a senior scale officer.

ii)

Station pay order (withdrawal from station earnings) should be duly signed by Sr.Scale Officer with official designation, indicating his name.

iii)

Proof whom the payment has been made and the reason for payment should be kept by payee with revenue stamp.

iv)

The accountal should be submitted to c o n c e r n e d b o o k i n g o f f i c e f o r o n w a r d s u b m i s s i o n t o T r a f f i c A c c o u n t s o f f i c e within 15 days from the date of withdrawal. (Para 2425 of Indian Railway Commercial Manual)

47 3.

Station earnings can be utilized for

i)

Departmental expenditure necessitated by floods, accidents and earthquakes etc.

ii)

Handling charges for transshipments due to accidents.

iii)

v)

Cost of transportation of sick and wounded persons to hospitals, when at small stations ambulance are not available. Payment of expenses of special catering – when the imprest is exhausted in emergent cases only –duly authorized by an officer. Refund of fares on un-used and partially used tickets.

vi)

Ex-gratia payment to the person involved in train accident.

vii)

Payment not exceeding Rs. 1000/- in each case for shrouds to cover dead bodies of victims of accident on railway. The voucher required to be submitted along with counter signed by GRP official.

iv)

viii) Payment to licensed porters for carrying injured/dead bodies (Authority – Joint commercial and account procedure office order No. C 156/4/14 dated 20.03.1989) 4. Free meal, water, tea, snacks to affected passengers, injured, un-injured stranded: (Authority – Rly. - Bd. Letter No. 69/Safety – 1/4/3 dated 22.09.1989) *****

or

48 CHAPTER – 9 MEDIA MANAGEMENT Objectives • To provide factual information to public with regard to accident. • To convey any other information which is of use to passengers. • To convey specific information which is of use to relatives/dependents of dead and injured passengers. • To create a positive public opinion, • To create a healthy relationship with the press and electronic media. Duties of Public Relations Organization • PRO and his team will collect whatever information is available and released it to the media within 60 minutes of intimation of accident. • The information shall include telephone numbers of help line enquiry booths. • Photographers with digital and video cameras should also be taken to the accident site. • Responsible PR supervisors should be deputed during nightshift for interacting with the media, if necessary. • PRO will organize press briefings at fixed timings. • PR organization shall monitor various important media channels to keep track of media reporting. Suitable corrections/clarification may also be issued, if required. Spokesperson • Only GM, DRM, CPRO and PRO are competent to interact with press and electronic media. • Apart from the above, any other officer authorized by GM is competent to interact or give interview to press and electronic media. • They should ensure that only factually correct and confirmed information is relayed. • No inflated or exaggerated version of any fact should be relayed to the media. No railway man shall express or voice any criticism, or express his personal opinion or views about the accident, at any point of time. Information to be relayed to Press and Electronic Media - Information to be given to media can be broadly segregated in to following categories: Accident: • Natures of the accident, i.e. date, time, exact location, train number, number of coaches involved. etc. • Details of how the accident most probably occurred. • Prima–facie cause of the accident will be relayed to media only with the approval of GM. • Sabotage, even if suspected will not be relayed to media, without approval of Railway Board. • Regular reports regarding progress of Rescue & Relief work. • Expected date and time of restoration.

49 Uninjured passengers: • Steps taken to provided beverages, refreshments and first aid treatment to uninjured passengers. • Steps taken by railway for clearance of uninjured passengers. • Expected time of departure of front portion of the affected train. • Expected time of arrival at the destination. • Expected time of departure of rear portion of accident involved train. • Its diverted route and expected arrival at the destination. • In case empty coaching rakes have been arranged then details of the same. Dead and injured passengers • Steps taken by railway to render immediate medical attention • Number of passengers rescued. • Breakup of the injured passengers, both grievous and simple. • Name of the hospitals where injured are being treated. • Approximately how many patients have been admitted in each of these hospitals • Names of injured passengers. • Communication facilities like cell phones. STD phones provided at these hospitals. • Payment of ex-gratia. • Facilities offered t o relatives/dependents of victims including free pass for journeys. • Special trains being run for brining relatives /dependents of dead and injured. • Number of dead bodies recovered and number of bodies identified. • Identification of dead bodies takes much longer since either: o They were traveling alone or; o Their companions are injured and are not in a position to identify them, or: o

Their companions have also injured/dead.

o

Under such circumstances it is possible to identify dead bodies only when relatives/dependents arrive.

o

This aspect of identification of dead bodies and reasons for delay should be explained to the media.

Helpline Enquiry Booths: • Setting up of Helpline Enquiry Booths. • Details of Helpline Enquire Booths: o o o o

Station where these have been opened. Telephone Nos. Fax Nos. Internet address of Northern Railway on the Railnet website (www.nr.railnet.com)

50 Train services: • Details of train operation with regard to: o o o o o

Diversion Regulation Rescheduling Short termination Cancellation

•

Running of passenger specials for carrying relatives/dependents to the site of accident.

•

These trains will be started from the originating and destination stations of the affected train and will be given same stoppages en-route for picking up relatives/dependents.

•

Expected departure time of relatives/dependents special from their originating station.

•

Refunds being granted in Helpline Enquiry Booths for passengers whose journey have been interrupted.

Casualty figures: •

In all accidents, as long as Rescue & Relief work continues, there is always a difference between casualty figures given by the railway and casualty figures quoted by the media.

•

The reason for this difference is that railway gives figures based on actual number of dead bodies recovered, whereas media estimates casualty figures based on the damage visible.

•

During Press briefings, this point should be clarified that till the present time, so many bodies have been recovered.

•

However, it should also be made clear that casualty figures are likely to go up since rescue work is still continuing.

•

Assessment regarding likely number of deaths and injuries may also be made if considered necessary. Such an assessment should based on: o o o

Total number of coaches involved. Number of coaches searched. Number of coaches yet to be dealt with.

• Particular reference should also be made to coaches that are crushed or that have climbed on top, and have not yet been searched. Press Briefings at accident site: • DRM or his authorized representative shall collect factual information from the site manager and relay the same to the media and HQ. Thus an on-line communication channel will be established to keep media informed of all the important details. • CPRO or PRO should be available during press briefings in HQ. • There should be a fixed time for press briefings so that there is no confusion regarding different versions given to separate channels at various points of time.

51 • Simultaneous press briefings should be held at accident site, at HQ and at division, as per the time intimated, so that the same version is given to all concerned. • All media releases will be uploaded on the N o r t h e r n Railway Website, and a separate web page will be opened to give specific information with regard to the accident. The priority of information release to various media will be as under: o TV channels. o News Agencies. o Print Media •

Convenience of media shall be taken care of by PR personnel with assistance of Commercial representatives at site. Tour of media persons should be conducted to hospitals where injured are being treated.

•

Commercial department should ensure that list of passengers who traveled by the accident involved train along with the list of dead and injured reaches the PR officials at the earliest.

Telephone Numbers for Railway Accident Information

3 Lines of specific BSNL number 1072 for Railway Accident Information has been provided at Firozpur (Commercial Control) and one line each at Amritsar, Jallandhar, Ludhiana, Pathankot & Jammu Tawi (at Deputy SS Office). *****

52 CHAPTER – 10

DISASTER MANAGEMENT IN TUNNELS 10.1 Preamble : It is the first time that tunnels longer than 11.17 kms. came in operation with the commissioning of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra- Qazigund section over Firozpur division. Division has realized the importance of several issues connected with the safe operation of Diesel Hauled trains in long tunnels in the beginning itself and is concerned to the following aspects; (a) Ventilation requirements for passengers and workmen. (b) Adequacy of tunnel cross-section from considerations of passenger evacuation in emergencies and restoration in case of derailments (c) Track structure and track maintenance (d) Illumination inside the tunnels. (e) Safety measures and precautions. (f) Communication facilities. 10.2 Tunnel data over Firozpur Division: There are 30 tunnels on Jammu Tawi- Shri Vaishno Devi Katra section 01 tunnel on BanihalBaramulla section and 02 tunnels on Pathankot-Jogindernagar section. The details are as under: List of tunnels on JAT-SVDK Section The section of JAT-SVDK has 30 numbers of tunnel .since the section exists in hilly terrain so approach to Tunnel is very important in case of any emergency. Detail is given below. Since the tunnels are designed for single line working hence in case of any failure there is no alternate track for train operation. So in case of failure at least one standby arrangement of power should always be available at SVDK. Track in Tunnels is being maintained by sectional Gangs. Trolley refuges are provided in all Tunnels. Motor Trolley is available with ADEN/UHP for early access to any site. \ Sl. No.

Tunnel No.

Chain age From

To

Total Length

Gradient

Alignment

Remarks

1.

Tunnel No. 1

2.05

2.639

589.30

1:125

Straight

Accessable by road from JAT end of Tunnel.

2.

Tunnel No. 2

2.929

3.414

515.74

1:125

Straight

Not accessable by road

3.

Tunnel No. 3

8.134

8.479

345.80

F1 in 100

Straight

Accessable by road from JAT end of Tunnel

4.

Tunnel No. 4

13.969

14.794

824.40

R1 in 100(C)

Curved 4 Degree

Not accessable by road

5.

Tunnel No. 5

14.845

15.188

343.00

R1 in 100(C)

Straight

Not accessable by road

6.

Tunnel No. 6

45.333

15.457

124.34

R1 in 100(C)

Straight

Not accessable by road

53 7.

Tunnel No. 7

15.678

18.122

2444.10

R1 in 100(C)

Straight

Not accessable by road

8.

Tunnel No. 8

19.06

19.941

881.94

R1 in 100(C)

Straight

Not accessable by road

9.

Tunnel No. 9

20.743

21

256.70

R1 in 200(C)

Straight

Accessable by road from UHP end of Tunnel

10

Tunnel No. 10

24.051

24.113

61.75

Level

Curved 1 Degree

Accessable by road from both end of Tunnel

11.

Tunnel No. 11

25.148

25.208

60.00

Level & R 1:100

Straight

Accessable by road from JAT end of Tunnel

12.

Tunnel No. 12

25.57

25.79

220.00

R1 in 100(C)

Straight

Accessable by road from both end of Tunnel

13.

Tunnel No. 13

26.92

27.05

130.00

R1 in 100(C)

Straight

Accessable by road from UHP end of Tunnel

14.

Tunnel No. 14

35.325

35.49

165.00

R1 in 100(C)

Curved 4 Degree

Accessable by road from both end of Tunnel

15.

Tunnel No. 15

35.569 BAL 35.569 BLT 35.720

36.659 35.720 36.659

1075.00

R1 in 100(C)

Curved 4 Degree

Accessable by road from both end of Tunnel

16.

Tunnel No. 16

37.969 BAL 37.969 BLT 38.404

39.165 38.404 39.165

1196.00

R1 in 100(C)

Curved 4 Degree

Accessable by road from JAT end of Tunnel

17.

Tunnel No. 17

39.371

39.52

148.20

R1 in 100(C)

Straight

Not accessable by road

18.

Tunnel No. 18

39.587

40.226

639.65

R1 in 100(C)

Straight& Partially Curved 5 Degree

Accessable by road from UHP end of Tunnel

19.

Tunnel No. 19

40.538

40.853

315.00

R1 in 100(C)

Curved 5 Degree

Accessable by road from JAT end of Tunnel

20.

Tunnel No. 20

42.431

42.788

357.00

R1 in 100(C)

Curved 5 Degree

Accessable by road from JAT end of Tunnel

21.

Tunnel No. 21

54.689

54.975

286.00

R1:100,R 1:125, R

Curved

Accessable by road from both end of

54 1:105

Tunnel

22.

Tunnel No. 22

55.153

55.319

166.00

R 1:105, R 1:112

Straight

Accessable by road from both end of Tunnel

23.

Tunnel No. 23

55.337

58.457

3120.00

R1: 112

Curved

Accessable by road from both end of Tunnel

24.

Tunnel No. 24

59.877

61.412

1535.00

R 1: 160,F 1:411, F1:121, F 1:100

Curved

Accessable by road from both end of Tunnel

25.

Tunnel No. 25

65.445

67.942

2497.00

R 1:100, R 1:104, R1: 101, R1:100

Curved

Accessable by road from both end of Tunnel

26.

Tunnel No. 26

68.095

69.447

1352.00

R1:100

Straight

Not accessable by road

27.

Tunnel No. 27

70.141

71.137

996.00

R1:100,R1: 112,R1:10 0, F1:800

Curved

Not accessable by road

28.

Tunnel No. 28

71.463

71.703

240.00

R1:500, F1:381

Straight

Not accessable by road

29.

Tunnel No. 29

72.845

73.153

308.00

F 1:150

Curved

Accessable by road from both end of Tunnel

30.

Tunnel No. 30

76.512

76.948

436.00

R 1:100

Curved

Accessable by road from both end of Tunnel

List of tunnels on BAHL-BRML Section Only one Tunnel T-80 exists in the section of BAHL to BRML. Pir Panjal tunnel (T-80) is the longest railway tunnel in INDIA. Tunnel is designed for Single line working but in tunnel nearby road is provided for transportation of vehicles/ materials in the case of any failure in the tunnel. Tunnel is accessable by road from both side of tunnel.

1.

Tunnel No. 80

152.01

163.716

List of tunnels on PTK-JDNX(NG) Section

11.215

R 1 in 100, R 1 in 124.391,F 1 in 300, F 1 in 200

Partially curved and straight

Accessable by road from both end of Tunnel

Section PTK-JDNX

3.

55 Length, m

Tunnel No. 1

Chainage 86.801-86.881

79.25

2

93.187-93.514

327.44

Gradient

Alignment

1 in 40 R Compound 1 in 50 R

S & part C 140 S & part C 100

Safety In Tunnels The important factors which have a direct bearing on the safe operation of the trains inside long tunnels are enumerated below: (a) Tunnel cross-section. (b)

Track structure & Maintenance strategy

(c)

Lighting inside the tunnels

(d)

Communication

(e)

Approach roads

(f)

Fire fighting equipments alarms inside tunnels and trains

(g)

Auxiliary Medical Facilities near the tunnels

(h)

Self propelled Accident Relief Medical Van & MFD

(i)

Ambulance facility

(j)

Accident Relief Trains Rail Maintenance van (RMVs)

(k)

Motor Trolleys

(l)

Ventilation of long tunnels

(m) Evacuation and Rescue of passengers (n)

Alarm Chain Pulling

(o)

Stalling of trains inside the tunnels

(p)

Application of Dynamic Brakes

(q)

Instructions to Drivers / Guards and other staff for dealing in emergencies.

(r)

Additional provisions in the Subsidiary Rules

4.

Strategies For Implementation On The Safety Factors

4.1

Tunnel Cross-section Typical tunnel cross section is being adopted on the Firozpur division. Footpath on both the sides is provided in tunnels longer than 1 km. For other tunnels footpaths are provided on one side only.

TUNNEL SYSTEMS AND TERMINOLOGY It is necessary to understand Tunnel Systems and its Terminology in order to understand complexities of Tunnel behaviour. The details are summarized in following lines; A. TUNNEL TYPES:

Tunnel types are described by their shape, support system; invert type,

56 construction

methodology

and

lining/finishes.

(a) Shapes: There are four main shapes of tunnels – circular, rectangular, horseshoe and oval/egg. The different shapes typically relate to the method of construction and the ground conditions in which they were constructed. (b) Tunnel Support System: Following Tunnel support systems are generally in use;     

Unlined Rock Rock Reinforcement Systems (Rock bolts) Shotcrete (with or without wire mesh) Steel Ribs support Concrete Lining

(c) Invert Type: In Railway tunnels on JAT-UHP section, track has been placed directly at the bottom of the tunnel structure except in circular/elliptical shape tunnels where track has been placed by developing a horizontal bed by leveling segment of tunnel. B. VENTILATION SYSTEMS: Various prevailing systems include Natural Ventilation, Longitudinal Ventilation, Semi-Transverse Ventilation, FullTransverse Ventilation and Single-Point Extraction. All tunnels (except Tunnel No. 7 on JAT-SVDK section) on FZR Division are Naturally Ventilated. The movement of air is controlled by meteorological conditions and the piston effect created by moving traffic pushing the stale air through the tunnel. This effect is minimized when bi-directional traffic is present. The meteorological conditions include elevation and temperature differences between the two portals and wind blowing into the tunnel. Forced Draft Longitudinal Ventilation has been provided in Tunnel No. 7 on JAT-UHP section. C. LIGHTING SYSTEMS: Lighting Systems have been decided based on their lifecycle costs and the amount of light that is required for night time and day time illumination. Adequate light is required in initial part of the tunnel for train drivers to properly adjust from the bright portal to the darker conditions of the tunnel. Light levels have been planned at such magnitude that would help inspectors and gangs inspecting/working at track level to clearly see the track elements without using flashlights. In Jammu Tawi-Katra section, tunnel lighting is also important & aimed for security purpose. 4.2

SAFETY PRACTICES: Extreme caution is required while inspecting tunnels, to prevent danger to the traveling public (trains), to maintenance staff and to the inspecting officials. All inspecting officials should wear reflective vests & protective gears. If possible, it is better to inspect the tunnel during Traffic & OHE block.

4.3

Lighting inside the Tunnels & Auxiliary Outlets.

Section JAT-UHP

PTK-JDNX

Tunnel No. 1

Length, m 589.30

2

57 Type of Luminaire 20/55 Watt CFL /HPSV 70 W

Nos. provided 38

485.00

20/55 Watt CFL /HPSV 70 W

32

3

345.80

20/55 Watt CFL /HPSV 70 W

21

4

824.40

20/55 Watt CFL /HPSV 70 W

52

5 6

343.00 124.34

20/55 Watt CFL /HPSV 70 W 20/55Watt CFL / HPSV 70 W

20 8

7

2444.10

55 Watt CFL

8

881.94

55 in CFL

52

9

256.70

20 Watt CFL

16

10

61.75

Un-Electrified

_

11

60.00

Un-Electrified

_

12

220.00

Un-Electrified

_

13

130.00

Un-Electrified

_

14

165.00

20 Watt CFL

11

15

1090.00

55 Watt CFL

69

16

1196.00

55 Watt CFL

77

17

148.20

55 Watt CFL

10

18

639.65

55 Watt CFL

40

19

315.00

20 Watt CFL

20

20

357.00

20 Watt CFL

22

300

1

79.25

Un-Electrified

_

2

327.44

Un-Electrified

_

Lighting inside the Tunnels &Auxiliary outlets at UHP-SVDK section Sl. No.

Tunnel No.

Length, (Mtr)

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

T-21 T-22 T-23 T-24 T-25 T-26 T-27 T-28 T-29 T-30

286.00 165.00 3120.00 1535.00 2497.00 1352.00 995.30 240.00 308.35 436.00

Type of Luminaire 70W MH 70W MH 55W CFL 150W HPSV 55W CFL 70W MH 70W MH 70W MH 70W MH 70W MH

Nos. Provided 15 9 400 77 325 67 49 11 21 29

58

Lighting inside the Tunnels &Auxiliary outlets at BAHL-QG section Sl. No.

Tunnel No.

Length,(Mtr)

1.

T-80

11200.00

Type of Luminaire T-5, 150W HPSV

Nos. Provided 2164

Tunnel No. 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30 & 80 have been provided with lighting arrangement. 4.4

Communication In all the tunnels emergency sockets have been provided at each end (entry/exit). In addition sockets have been provided at an average interval of 500 mtrs instead of 1000 mtrs (as provided in normal routes).

4.5

Motor trolleys available with the PWI’s The Motor Trolleys shall be kept in working order by the in-charge for emergencies.

4.6

Evacuation and Rescue of passengers It is being ensured that only vestibule rakes ply over above section. It is ensured that the vestibules are maintained in order and the rolling shutters between the coaches are kept OPEN during the train’s journey on the division.

(a)

In case of fire on a coach/coaches and train coming to a halt inside a tunnel: (i)

The Passenger Assistants shall immediately evacuate the passengers to the adjacent coaches through the vestibules. The attendant of adjacent coaches shall commence the operation of putting off the fire simultaneously. After complete evacuation the rolling shutters of coaches on fire to be closed to contain the spread of fire.

(ii)

On receipt of this information the Central Control shall inform the SM’s of the adjacent stations to inform the local Fire Brigades and Hospitals consulting them to render necessary assistance.

(iii)

After that they shall detach the rear part of the train (behind the coach on fire) and pull the train ahead- if possible the front part of the train shall be taken out of the tunnel. They shall put on the lights inside the tunnel.

(iv)

Following this they will detach the coaches on fire and move the front portion further ahead clear of the zone of fire.

(v)

The Assistant Loco Pilot and Guard shall protect the train.

(vi)

In the mean while the Coach Attendants/Train Superintendent shall continue the fire fighting operation and rescue any entrapped/injured passengers.

(vii)

The passengers in the rear portion of the train left in the tunnel shall be evacuated via the nearest portal (The indications for which will be available on the tunnel walls.)

(viii)

In case it is not possible to pull out the front portion of the train from inside the tunnel and/or detach the rear part of the train the passengers in the rear portion should be evacuated through the portal towards the rear and those in the front portion through the portal towards the front.

59

(b)

(ix)

The Central Control on receipt of the information shall immediately alert the adjacent stations, ART’s, ARMEs, PWI’s, Ambulances and issue instructions for their movement towards the site.

(x)

The Medical Officers shall move to the site along with the ARME’s or the ART. They shall carry with them paramedical staff.

(xi)

The Central Control shall clear the adjacent yards of any stabled loads or trains to facilitate receipt and dispatch of relief trains. The Control shall also arrange one additional loco on either side expeditiously to facilitate pulling out of the parts of the affected train.

(xii)

Station Masters of adjacent stations shall immediately alert local Hospitals and request for Doctors and Ambulances. They shall also request help from the Local Fire Brigades.

Derailments inside a tunnel: In case of derailment of passenger carrying train inside the tunnel procedure identical to the above shall be implemented. In the tunnels.

(c)

Fire on a train coming to a halt outside a tunnel: In such cases the same drill as in (a) above shall apply. The only difference being evacuation of passengers from the tunnel which is an arduous task which will not be necessary.

4.7

Stalling of Train inside a tunnel: In case the Loco Pilot is unable to haul the train, the train should be brought to a halt outside the tunnel the train protected and help sought by contacting the Central Control. If the train stalls inside the tunnel, under no circumstances the Loco Pilot shall resort to repeated and sudden Notching up as this will cause excessive emission of smoke. In such instances the Loco Pilot and Guard shall secure the train and protec it and thereafter switch on the tunnel lights and contact the Central Control and seek necessary assistance. In case of a Passenger carrying train, the staff shall explain the situation to the passengers and avoid panic. Evacuation of passengers shall be decided only after consulting the Central Control.

4.8

Application of Dynamic Brakes: Application of dynamic brakes generates heavy smoke emissions. Loco Pilots during the ‘Learning of the Road’ shall be explained this phenomenon and directed not to make use of dynamic brakes inside the tunnels.

5.

Sign boards inside tunnels. Schematic representation of various signs (exit, light, fire extinguisher, phone socket) to be painted on tunnel walls with luminous paint

6.

Instructions To Staff : (A) LOCO PILOT / ASSISTANT LOCO PILOTS (i)

Ensure that personal and engine equipment are complete.

(ii)

Avail of complete and adequate rest before joining the duty.

(iii)

Be conversant with speed restrictions in force and go through Safety Circulars before taking over charge.

(iv)

Examine

(v)

Ensure Sanding gears, wipers are in working order.

(vi)

Note that application of Rheostatic brakes is not permitted inside tunnels longer than 800 m. heck the brake power for effective control of the train. Check and ensure that headlights, flasher lights & marker lights are focused and burn brightly. Carry spare bulbs for emergency use. Exchange all right signals with station staff and Guard to assure yourselves that the train is following completely and in a safe manner. In case of failure to use engine Whistle while approaching/passing through the station. The train will be treated as “Run Away Train” and action taken. Use engine whistle while approaching “W/L” Engineering Indicator erected to intimate that the train is approaching long tunnel. Look back to ensure that the train is running in a safe and proper manner exchange all right signal with Guard. Be alert on the run, keep the engine headlight & marker lights burning during night, foggy or tempestuous weather and while entering and passing through tunnels. Never detach the train from the formation in the block section, without permission of the Guard and unless the load is secured by pinning of hand brakes to avoid rolling of load.

(vii) (viii) (ix) (x) (xi) (xii) (xiii) (xiv)

the

engine

60 for road worthiness.

(B)

Train Stalling

(a)

Passenger Train:

(i)

Train shall be stopped as far as possible outside the tunnel portal. Inform Guard, protect the train from front and rear and secure the train from rolling, by applying hand brakes.

(ii)

Call for necessary assistance from station through Section Controller and Tunnel Ventilation Controller (wherever available).

(iii)

Inform the Passengers about the stalling, to avoid any panic.

(iv)

Ensure illumination of tunnel wherever lights are provided by operating switches provided in the tunnel or advising Tunnel Ventilation Control (wherever available) & operation of Ventilation system (wherever available). In case the train cannot be pulled out of the tunnel, the engine shall be shut down, the train secured by applying the brakes and protected in front and rear and Central Control informed of Relief Arrangements

(v)

(b) Goods Trains:- As far as possible, the train shall be driven out of the tunnel. If this is not possible, the engine should be shut down, the train secured by applying the brakes and the train protected in front and rear. Central Control /Tunnel Ventilation Control (wherever available) should be informed of Relief arrangements. (C)

Fire in Train

(i)

If fire is noticed in a train, all efforts be made to stop the train before entering the tunnel, failing which the train should run through the tunnel and then stopped out in the open.

(ii)

Coach attendants should make efforts to extinguish fire with the help of

61 fire extinguishers available in the coaches and evacuate the passengers through the vestibules to the adjacent coaches. (iii)

First aid should be rendered to the injured passengers.

(iv)

On complete evacuation of coach/coaches on fire, the rolling shutters in the vestibule should be closed to avoid spread of fire to adjacent coaches. After the train is brought to halt, Loco Pilots / Diesel Asst. / Guard hall inform the Central Control / Ventilation Control (wherever available) of the incidence and other details.

(v)

Ensure tunnel illumination (wherever provided) by operating the switches available in the tunnel or through Tunnel Ventilation Control (wherever available).

(vi)

The portion of the train behind the vehicle which is on “Fire” must be detached, front portion drawn ahead to a safe distance, the vehicle on Fire detached and the front portion drawn ahead to a safe distance.

(vii)

Extinguish the fire by use of fire extinguishers available on the train.

(viii)

Evacuate passengers away from the source of fire to a safer place, after evacuation of passengers from affected coach.

(D)

Fire in Locomotive

(i)

The train shall be stopped clear of tunnel, the engine shall be shut down and fire extinguished with fire extinguishers available in the loco, Assistance / Relief engine should be called for through Central Control/Station Masters at either end. the train should be secured by applying the hand brakes and protected from front and rear and Passenger counseled to be patient.

(ii)

In case of longer duration of fire in the locomotive in the tunnel and unable to clear the tunnel. • Provide illumination by operating switches provided inside the tunnels or through the Ventilation Control (wherever available). • Assistance, Relief Engine called for through Central Control/Tunnel Ventilation Control (wherever available). • The Engine should be shut down. • Passengers evacuated from the rear of the train to a safer place. • The fire extinguished with fire extinguishers available in the train / in the tunnel. Station Masters at either end informed of fire.

(E)

Alarm chain pulling

(i)

A slight drop in vacuum/pressure gauge, deflection in air flow indicator will be noticed. Loco Pilot should draw the train ahead and stop clear of the tunnel as far as possible.

(ii)

Assistant Loco Pilots shall assist the Guard in restoring the Alarm chain disc.

(iii)

Reason for alarm chain-pulling will be ascertained from the passengers of affected coach for action. *****

62 CHAPTER – 11 APPENDICES SCHEDULE OF POWERS FOR DISASTER MANAGEMENT (Ref: SOP Disaster Management matters 2009) Particulars of items.

Authority

Extent of power delegated to Divisional/Workshop Officers

Full

hiring of road crane without finance concurrence.

powers

Hiring of vehicles for rescue and relief operations at accident sites.

Item No.30 of report on Disaster Management by High Level Committee.

Sr.Scale/Jr

Provision of

Selection Grade/JAG

3

ADRMs

Full powers

DRMs

During accident, to hire the means of transport for transporting heavy restoration equipment from ART to site of accident, just like buggi, bullock cart, jugar, tractor or available vehicle without finance concurrence.

Sr.Scale

2

4

Item 39 & 42 of High level Committee’s report approved by Min. of Railway Vide letter No.99M(M&P)/ 7/6/Pt. dt.5.5.03

Selection Grade/JAG

To sanction cash imprest of Rs. 25000/- to each ART incharge for maintaining ART/ARMV/BD Crane without finance concurrence.

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Full powers

Full powers

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Full

Full

Nil

Nil

powers

powers

Full powers

Full powers

Nil

Nil

CMEFull powers

Nil

1

HODs/SAG

PHODs

Headquarters Officers

.Scale/Asst t. Officers

Item No.

Full powers

Nil

Nil

Nil

Note : Officials of Commercial/Medical department at accident site or SS/SM of stations nearest to the accident site is authorized to hire vehicles. (For this purpose urgent payment can be made from the station earnings, in terms of para 2425(B) of IRCM).

63 5

Procurement of

Item No.30 of

CMD-

additional life saving drugs from the market at the accident sites.

report on Disaster Management by High Level Committee.

Upto Rs. 5 lakhs.

Nil

Nil

Nil

Full

Full

powers

powers

Nil

Nil

Note : Railway Medical Officer at accident site is authorized to purchase medicines upto Rs. 25,000/-. SS/ SM of station nearest to the accident site can purchase Medicines worth Rs.25,000/- on the advice of private doctors at accident site (Finance concurrence is not necessary). 6

Hiring of plants

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

and machinery from outsiders or Govt. bodies in case of emergencies.

Full

Full

powers upto Rs.50,000 /- on each occasion. Finance concurren ce may be obtained, if the amout exceeds Rs. 50,000/-

powers upto Rs.50,00 0 on each occasion. Finance concurre nce may be obtained, if the amout exceeds Rs. 50,000/-

Nil

7

Hiring of tentage, chairs, water tankers, etc.

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Upto Rs. 1 lakh per Occasio n.

Upto Rs. 1 lakh per Occasion.

Upto Rs. 50,000/per Occasion.

Upto Rs. 20,000 /- per Occasi on.

8

For making arrangements of lighting, hiring of DG sets and luminaries at accident site.

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Upto Rs. 1 lakh per Occasio n.

Upto Rs. 1 lakh per Occasion.

Upto Rs. 50,000/per Occasion.

Upto Rs. 20,000 /- per Occasi on.

9

Requisitioning

Item No.33 of

CMD-

Nil

Nil

Nil

Full

Full

Nil

Nil

the medical assistance from the civil side in case of accidents.

report on Disaster Management by High Level Committee.

Full powers .

powers

powers

Spot payment to

GM’s sanction

CMD-

CMS-

Upto

Upto

JAG

Sr./Jr.

private hospitals for treatment of persons injured due to train accidents.

at PP-13 of case No.139Med/Disaster Management/0 2 C.S.No.1 dt.7.8.06

Upto Rs.1 lakh in each case for treatm ent for person s injured due to

Upto Rs.50, 000/in each case for treat ment for perso ns

Rs.50,0 00/- in each case for treatme nt for persons injured due to train accident s with

Rs.50,000 /- in each case for treatment for persons injured due to train accidents with the aggregate

(Medical Doctors) Upto Rs. 10,000/per accident for treatment for persons injured due to

Scale Officer s (Medic al Doctor s) Upto Rs. 10,000 /- per accide nt for

9(a)

Nil

Nil

64 train accide nts with the aggreg ate annual financi al limit of Rs.10 lakhs.

injure d due to train accide nts with the aggre gate annu al financ ial limit of Rs.5 lakhs.

the aggregat e annual financial limit of Rs.5 lakhs

annual financial limit of Rs.5 lakhs.

train accidents where he/she is the seniormost Doctor on the site.

treatm ent for person s injure d due to train accide nts where he/she is the seniormost Doctor on the site.

Note : AGM – Full powers 5.

These powers are delegated for a period of one year on trial basis w.e.f. the date of sanction.

6.

The injured persons may be taken to private hospitals when there is no Railway or Govt. hospital available within a radius of 8 kms. from the site of the accident. The condition of 8 kms. shall be applicable if the patient is moved to hospital after the arrival of a railway doctor at the site of accident.

7.

The attending doctor shall certify that the treatment of the injured patient in private hospital is necessary in the interest of the patient.

8. 9(b)

10

The patient should normally be admitted to the lowest class of accommodation/diet available.

Passing the bills

CS No. 2 dt.

of Govt./Private Hospitals for medical treatment of railway passengers injured due to train accident/untowa rd incident.

13.9.07

Financial powers

Item No.35 of

for quicker rescue operations during accidents.

report on Disaster Management by High Level Committee

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

CMS/M

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Sr.DSO/

Nil

S Incharge of the division: Full powers with finance concurr ence Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Sr.DOM/ Sr.DME/ Sr.DMO/ Sr.DCM/ Sr.DENUpto Rs.2 lakhs. Sr.DEE/ Sr.DSTE/ Sr.DSC/ DSCUpto Rs.1 lakh

11

Hiring of 5 mobile phones at the site of accident in case of passenger

Item No.44 of report on Disaster Management by High Level

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

65 train accidents wherever cellular phone connectivity is available. (See note below).

Committee.

Note : 1.

SS/SM of the Stations nearest to accident site is authorized to hire cellular phone upto 5 nos. The accountal of the charges paid must be submitted by SS/SM to Sr.DCM/DCM who in turn will put up the same to DRM through associate finance for information within 15 days from the date of hiring.

2.

The stranded passengers should be permitted to use these phones free of charge.

3.

Sr.DCM/DCMs of each division must keep the accountal of the expenditure accident wise for statutory audit check.

4.

Urgent advance deposit payment for this purpose can be made from the station earnings in terms of Para 242(8) of IRCM.

5.

Cellular phones should be hired only in case of passenger train accidents.

12

Purchase of spares of HRDs, HREs and 140 T DSL BD cranes required for quicker rescue operations with finance concurrence.

(i)

Through Single

Item No. 36 of High Level Committee’s report approved by Min. of Rly. Vide letter No. 99M(M&P)/7/6 /Pt. dt. 5.5.03

Tender : (a)

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Upto Rs. 1.5 lakh s

Upto Rs. 25 lakhs

Upto Rs. 8 lakhs

Upto Rs. 1.5 lakhs

Sr.Scale only Upto 50,000/ -

Upto Rs. 1.5 lakh s

Upto Rs. 25 lakhs

Upto Rs. 8 lakhs

Upto Rs. 1.5 lakhs

Sr.Scale only Upto 50,000/ -

Non-Prop.

Rs. 1

Rs. 1

Rs.

Rs.

Articles without finance concurrence.

lakh

lakh

10,0 00/-

5,00 0/-

(b)

Prop. Articles

Upto Rs. 1 crore

Upto Rs. 25 lakhs

Upto Rs. 8 lakh s

(ii)

Through Limited Tender

Upto Rs. 50 lakhs

Upto Rs. 25 lakhs

Upto Rs. 8 lakh s

66 EMPOWERING GM AND DRMs TO REQUISTION HELICOPTERS / AEROPLANES (Ref – Board’s letter no.2002/safety-1/6/6 date 13.06.2004) Zonal Railway has been delegated powers to requisition helicopter/aero plane for expeditious action in the event of serious accidents vide Railway Board’s letter under reference. The subject matter has been reviewed by the Board and the following revised powers are delegated to the Zonal Railways. 1. GMs/DRMs have been delegated the powers to requisition helicopter / aero plane to reach site of serious accident for rescue operation expeditiously. In addition, powers are also delegated to requisition air support to dispatch the rescue teams to the site of the accident. It is difficult to stipulate exactly the circumstances under which they may exercise these powers; it has been decided to leave this to the discretion of GMs/DRMs. However, broadly these may cover the following type of cases: a) Where more than 10 casualties (deaths-cum-serious injuries) are feared and it is difficult for these officers to reach the site within reasonable time. b) Where heavy damage is caused to railway installations in sensitive and tension filled areas (e.g. wreckage of track, bridges, etc. through bomb blast, other means of sabotage, etc.) c) Where public reaction in case of late arrival of senior officers at site is likely to highly adverse. Normally, in case of an accident only one helicopter should be requisitioned by a Zonal Railway, except when there is a serious passenger train accident involving several casualties when it is essential for both the General Manager and the Divisional Railway Manager to reach the site at once to safety the public and the press. However, for dispatching the rescue teams to the site of the accident, separate helicopter/aero plane may be requisitioned it so needed. 2. Zonal Railways are further empowered to requisition helicopter/aero plane to evacuate injured and dead in the event of serious accident GMs may personally exercise these powers and may not delegate these further. The above instructions on the subject supersede all the previous instructions issued vide above referred letters. This issue with the concurrence of the finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.

67

List of CUG/Mobile Phones of All department Firozpur Division S.No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26

Designation DRM ADRM CMS Sr. DFM Sr. DOM Sr. DOM /G Sr. DSTE Sr. DEN/C Sr. DEN/1 Sr. DEN/2 Sr.DEN/3 DEN – HQ DEN-IV Sr.DEE/G Sr.DEE/TRD Sr.DME/C&W Sr. DME/O&F Sr. DCM Sr. DPO Sr. DSO Sr.DSC/RPF Sr.DME/DSL/LDH Sr.DEE/TRS/LDH Sr.DME/DMU/JUC CAM/BDGM Sr. DME/BDGM

CUG Number 97792-32000 97792-32001 97792-32500 97792-32100 97792-32900 97792-32944 97792-32800 97792-32200 97792-32201 97792-32202 97792-32203 97792-32204 97792-33204 97792-32300 97792-32301 97792-32400 97792-32410 97792-33900 97792-32600 97792-32901 97792-32700 97792-32401 97792-32302 97792-32402 97975-30910 97975-32440

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LIST OF CONTACT DETAILS OF OFFICERS FZR DIVISION S.N

Designation

Office

Res.

Code

Office

Res.

Mobile No.

1

Sr. DSO/FZR

22209

22259

01632

244547

244535

9779232901

2

ADSO

22154

22447

01632

246770

-

9779232226

3

Sr. DEN/C

22204

22254

01632

244506

244797

9779232200

4

Sr. DEN/I

22214

22264

01632

244152

244698

9779232201

5

Sr. DEN/II

22224

22274

01632

245204

248504

9779232202

6

Sr. DEN/III

22234

22284

01632

249495

244969

9779232203

7

DEN-H.Q.

22244

22294

01632

249496

244679

9779232204

8

DEN-IV

22104

22154

01632

245068

242272

9779233204

9

ADEN/G

22414

22074

01632

244529

-

9779232228

10

ADEN-I/FZR

22304

22354

01632

247957

249314

9779232220

11

ADEN-II/FZR

22314

22364

01632

245474

241450

9779232221

12

ADEN/LDH

52400

52401

0161

2449484

2405817

9779232222

13

ADEN/ASR

72400

72401

0183

2565963

2565104

9779232227

13

ADEN/JRC

32400

32401

0181

2412966

14 15

ADEN/JAT ADEN/PTK

42400 62400

42401 62401

0191 0186

2476063 2220020

16

ADEN/BT

62404

62405

0186

17

ADEN/PLMX

-

-

01894

18 19

ADEN/BDGM ADEN/UHP

125 -

3501 -

20

CMTS

22344

21

Sr. DME (O&F)

22

9779232223 2477317 2220020

9797532220 9779232224

2225573

9779232225

238003

239253

9805032220

01951 01992

255146 273928

273928

9797532244 9797532220

22344

01632

248492

-

9779232279

22220

22280

01632

242343

249157

Sr. DME (C&W)

22210

22260

01632

244501

224647

97792-32400

23

Sr.DME (Dsl)

53500

53501

0161

24333365

2427911

97792-32401

24

DME (C&W)

22200

22250

01632

-

245122

97792-32420

25

ADME/P/FZR

22510

-

-

-

-

81466-32887

26

ADME/LDH

52600

52601

-

-

-

97792-32421

27

ADME/ASR

72600

72601

0181

2221315

-

97792-32422

28

CPRC

22310

22320

01632

247148

-

9779232482

29

ADME/PTK

62600

62601

0186

2220039

2220039

97792-32423

30

ADME/JAT

42600

42601

0191

2470689

2470689

97975-32410

31

ADME/BDGM

-

-

-

-

-

97975-32440

32

Sr.DCM

22208

22258

01632

244470

245385

9779233900

33

DCM

22218

22268

01632

244772

-

9779233910

34

ACM-I

22555

-

01632

247889

-

9779233920

97792-32410

69 35

ACM-II

22308

-

01632

-

246191

36

ACM-III

22238

22358

01632

-

249089

9779233922

Sr. DPO

22319

22369

01632

244550

245057

9779232600

38

DPO-I

22329

22379

01632

245490

248296

9779232610

39

DPO-II

22339

22565

-

-

-

9779232611

40

APO-I

22149

22199

-

-

-

9779232620

41

APO-II

22131

22528

-

-

-

9779232622

42

APO-III

22339

22465

-

-

-

9779232623

43

Sr.DEE/G/FZR

22206

22256

01632-

244543

44

Sr.DEE/TRD/FZR

22219

22269

45

DEE/G/FZR

22216

22266

-

-

46

DEE/JAT

42300

42301

0191

2473269

-

9797532320

47

ADEE/UHP

42300

72301

0183

2212307

-

9779232320

48

DEE/G/BDGM

-

-

-

-

-

9596757061

49

DEE/TRD/JUC

32300

32367

0181

244016

224002

9779232322

50

ADEE/ASR

72300

72301

0183

2212307

-

9779232320

51

Sr.DOM

22207

22257

01632

244488

244754

9779232900

52

Sr.DOM/G

22227

22267

-

-

-

9779232944

52

DOM/M

22217

22511

01632

245820

226781

9779232910

53

AOM/C

22237

22287

01632

242257

-

9779232921

54

AOM/G

-

-

-

-

-

9779232920

37

01632-

249935

244138 249884

CPWI CPWI/LDH CPWI/NSS CPWI/PTK CPWI/MEX CPWI/NRO CPWI/LNK CPWI/FZR CPWI/FKA CPWI/DHW CPWI/ASR CPWI/BES CPWI/PAX CPWI/JUC CPWI/JRC CPWI/KKP CPWI/MKS CPWI/MQF CPWI/NG/PTK CPWI/UHP CPWI/JAT CPWI/BDGM CPWI/PLMX

Mobile No. 9779232230 9779232231 9779232232 9779232233 9779232234 9779232235 9779232236 9779232237 9779232239 9779232240 9779232241 9779232242 9779232243 9779232244 9779232246 9779232247 9779232248 9779232249 9779232230 9779532232 9596757093 9805032237

9779232300 9779232301 9779232310

LIST OF CONTACTS SSE /P-Way. / FZR DIVISION.

S. No 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22

9779233921

70 23 24 25 26 27

CPWI/KTHU CPWI/TD/DIW CPWI/PLG/FZR CPWI/BT/PTK CPWI/SAFETY

9797532242 9779232251 9779232250 9779232281 9779232227

List OF ART incharge over FZR Division. S.No 1. 2. 3. 4.

Station FZR LDH PTK ASR

Mobile No 97792-32481 97792-32495 97792-33446 97792-33438

List OF ARMV incharge (C&W) over FZR Division. S.No 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Station FZR LDH PTK JUC JAT BJPL

Mobile No. 81466-32873 97792-32442 97792-32460 81466-32854 97975-32434 97792-32463

List of ARME incharge (CDO) over FZR Division. S.No 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Station ASR FZR JUC PTK LDH BJPL JAT

Phone No. 97792-32457 97792-32436 97792-32451 97792-32461 97792-32444 97792-32463 979753-2430

List of contacts Number of Safety Organization. S.No. Designation 1 TI/Safety 2 SSE/C&W/Safety 3 SLI/Loco/Safety 4 SSE/P Way/Safety 5 SSE/Sig/Safety 6 Ch.OS/safety

Contact number 97792-32994 97792-32995 97792-32996 97792-32998 97792-32854 97792-32991

71

List of contacts Number Of Commercial Staff

S.No 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

Station

Phone No.

CMI/FZR CMI/I/JUC CMI/II/JUC CMI/PTK CMI/ASR CMI/JAT CMI/IT/LDH CMI/IT/PTK CIT/L/FZR CIT/L/LDH CIT/L/JUC CIT/L/ASR CIT/Stn./ASR CIT/Line/LDH CIT/Line/JUC

9779233933 9779233960 9779233934 8146633340 9779233962 9797533933 9779233954 8146632998 8146632472 8146632494 8146632493 9779233945 9779233946 9779233947 9779233948

LIST OF CONTACTS SSE / ELECTRICAL FZR DIVISION.

S. Designation Stn. No.

CUG/Mobile P & T No. No. Office Residence

3.

97792-32362

CTPC

FZR

01632-

Railway No. Office Residence

9463872523 22340

--

249934 4.

SSE/TRD

LDH

97792-32363

0161-

--

52354

52351

--

32364

32365

--

72330

72331

--

22246

--

--

22566

--

--

22546

--

2409937 5.

SSE/TRD

JRC

97792-32367

01812410065

6.

SSE/TRD

ASR

97792-32360

01832563993

7.

CTA/TRD

FZR

97792-32357

8.

SE/RC

FZR

97792-32359

-01632242904

9.

CTA/TRD

FZR

97792-32366

--

72

10.

SSE/TRD

DZA

81466-32806

01883-

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

22340

--

--

22433

--

-

286028 11.

SSE/TRD

PTKC

97792-32368

--

12

SSE/TRD

SMBX 81466-32805

13

SSE/TRD

JAT

97792-32364

14.

TPC control

FZR

81466-32810 01632249934

15.

TLC

FZR

81466-32811 01632-

Control

245843

16

DEFO/FZR

97792-32330

-

-

22226

17

DTLI/FZR

97792-32331

-

-

22236

18

SE/AC/FZR

97792-32340

-

22316

22276 22366

Jurisdictions of Electrical Section Incharges: Desig SSE/ASR

Section ASR-BEAS, ASR-ATT, ASR-KEMK, ASR-DBNK ASR-BAT SSE/LDH LDH-PGW, LDH-LNK, LDH-SNL, LDH-MQF SSE/JUC JUC-PGW, JUC-BES, JUC-JJJ, JUCHSX, JUC-LNK JUC-NRO, JUC-TDO SSE/PTK PTK-BAT, PTK-KTHU, PTK-TDO, PTK-JDNX SSE/JAT JAT-KTHU SSE/FZR FZR-FKA, FZR-BTI, FZR-LNK, FZRMQF, KKP-FKA SE/P/BDGM QG-BRML SSE/P/SVDK UHP-SVDK SSE/P/BAHL BAHL-QG SSE/P/UHP UHP-SVDK

Rly (O) 72302

Rly (R) 72303

CUG 97792-32338

52302

52303

97792-32346

32302

-

97791-73555

62302

62303

97792-32355

42302 22306

42303 22356

97975-32334 97792-32339

46008 -

-

95967-58317 95967-58313 97975-32337 95967-58319

LIST FOR NOMINATED PERSONNEL & WELFARE INSPECTORS Designation WLI /FZR LNK-PPB, LNK-ex JUC (FZR-FKA) (FZR- Ex BTI) (Ex- FZR-MQF (Ex- KKP- Ex FKA & Ex FZR –Ex.LNK) WLIs at LDH section wise

Rly/O 22029 22309 22059 22029 22029 22029

Rly/R 22079 -

Mob 9779232639 9779232640 9815904563 9779232637 9779232632 9855217757

73

(PGW-LDW & Other Deptt. at LDH) (Ex- MQf- LDH, BH01-DDL-SNL & Deptt. at LDH WLIs at JUC section wise (MEX-JRC, Ex PGW-JJJ, JUC-CEU & Deptt. at JUC) (JUC-DIW, JUC-HSX & Deptt. at JUC) WLIs at ASR section wise (ASR-KEMK & ASR-ATT & Deptt. at ASR) (ASR-DBNK, ASR-GSP, ASR-BEAS & Deptt. at ASR) WLIs at PTK section wise (PTK-JDNX & Deptt. at PTK) (PTK-Ex MEX, PTK- EX GSP & Deptts at PTK) WLI at JAT/Kashmir section wise (JAT- Ex PTK & Deptt. at JAT) (JAT – UHP & Deptt. at JAT) (Kashmir Valley)

52500 52500

52501

9988097795 9779232642

32500

-

9779232643

32500

-

9417029946

72500

-

9779232644

72502

72503

9779232645

62500 62500

62501 -

9779232646 9888459770

43425 43425 -

43425 -

09797532630 09419352144 09419149112

MTNL/BSNL PHONES AT STATIONS OF NORTHERN RAILWAY OVER FZR-DIVN Name of STN 01/BH AHJ AJL ASR ATT AWL BAT BBMN BDHY BES BGTN BHM BHRL BJPL BNGL BPRS BRW BTR BTTN BWZ BXB BZG

Code –Number 0161-2547165 01908-251640 01636-263007 0183-2223171 0183-2382662 0181-2716263 01871-242270 0191-220204 01922-205002 01853-273124 0183-2510026 01823-269139 0186-2241573 01894-242921 01883-234686 0181-2722184 01633-275881 01853-243534 01826-286200 0161-2805131 01823-260028 01826-286290

Name of STN DZA FDK FKA FZP FZR GHA GHGL NDBT GHS GJUT GNA GOD GRY GSP GULR GZS HMR HRDR HRNR HSQ HSX JAT

Code –Number 01883-285028 01639-250946 01638-262131 01632-225205 01632-244632 01639-270300 01922-213072 01970-260146 01685-230131 01635-230603 0164-2262131 01821-279307 01826-262724 01874-220992 01970-265228 01635-229175 01822-261231 01893-253433 01922-215004 01822-253969 01822-222412 0191-2431052

Name of STN KNDI KNG KPLR KRE KSA KTHU KUPR KWJ KXH KZX LDH LDK LDW LKW LNK MDPB MEX MFM MKS MLX MLY MOW

Code –Number 01893-245859 0183-2764551 01892-268546 0181-2782026 0183-2476086 01922-234791 0181-2750714 01822-255155 01822-232794 01886-267168 0161-221964 01638-221964 0161-2801001 01633-274373 01821-276288 01870-257018 01883-244023 01632-278378 01633-262522 0161-2878032 01824-288572 0183-2470347

Name of STN PJA PLMX PTK RLS RMJK SCPD SJNP SGR SMBX SNL SQR SRM SRX TDO TLRA TRA TTO TWB UCB UHP VJPJ VKA

Code – Number 01822-293077 01894-239010 0186-2230175 01635-241287 01922-200613 0181-2420397 0186-242376 0191-2130060 01923-243963 0161-2844135 01828-222256 0186-2246179 0181-2672425 01886-222025 01893-274720 01853-246559 01852-222522 01632-230131 01883-222143 01992-278709 01923-231080 0183-2265007

74 BLA CBX

0191-2130059 01635-235557

JBD JDNX

CEU CGH CHKB CHN CHNR CIA CKM DAU DBNK DDL DHW DIW DLR DNN

01824-240755 01886-275031 0186-220320 01874-267042 01922-210004 0183-2258539 01624-235286 01636-260748 01871-247223 0161-2511337 01874-275142 01822-273567 01870-250460 01875-220034

01624-223249 JGN 01823-272702 JJJ 0186-2265733 JK JMKR 01892-269425 0183-2325893 JNL 0183-2767430 JNT 0181-2260288 JRC 01632-264394 JTH 0181-2545620 JUC 01893-264736 JWLS 01632-257312 KBU KEMK 01851-268630 KGRA 01892-265026 0181-2727694 KKL 01635-22038 KKP Test Room T/R 0181-2235704 JUC T/R 0183-2566098 ASR

T/R FZR T/R LDH

0632-244646 0161-2402051

01638-250035 01908-222088

MQF MQS

01636-222357 01821-260154

PHRH QG

01894-254369 01932210319

MRTL MWX MXH MNVL NAS NGRS NGRT NRM NRO NSS NUPR PAX PGW PHR PHS

0186-2267660 01682-276033 01682-270033 0191-2135163 01822-264006 01893-265037 01892-252279 01826-242928 01821-220030 01823-220009 01893-227610 01851-244340 01824-260414 01826-222559 01632-254719

SDUA ANT BJBA PJGM ATPA KAPE PMPE SINA BDGM MZHF PTTN HME SXZM BRML

01932210302 01932 228243 01932292181

T/R PTK T/R JAT

01933294131 01933294134 01933294132 01942103259 01951296209 01954293507 01954293505 01954293506 01952215174

0186-2220296 0191-2470614

Divisional office Firozpur : Control Office at Divisional HQs Control Conference Room 01632-244327 (BSNL-ISD) 01632-249486 (BSNL-STD) 01632-244154 (BSNL-STD) 01632-244772 (BSNL-STD)

031-22107(Rly) 031-22177(Rly)

Commercial Control 01632-243413 (BSNL-STD) 01632-249355 (BSNL-STD)

031-22348(Rly)

*** 3 Lines of specific BSNL number 1072 for Railway Accident Information has been provided at Firozpur (Commercial Control) and one line each at Amritsar, Jallandhar, Ludhiana, Pathankot & Jammu Tawi (at Dy SS Office).

75

Accident Site Officials who will rush to Accident Site : Primary Standby Second Standby

: Shri Jagjit Singh SSE/TELE/FZR and two TCMs-(97792-32860) : Shri Inder Pal Singh, JE-II/TELE/FZR (8146632816) : Shri Hardeep Singh, SSE/TELE/FZR (8146632815)

12.1 Important CUG mobile numbers of Officers and staff will be available round the clock in Divisional Emergency Control. Sr. DOM DOM/G AOM/Chg CHC/Coaching TI/FOIS CA to SR. DOM COS/T-Branch OS (D&R)

09779232900 09779232944 09779232921 09779232943 09779232932 09779232935 09779233352 09779233188

DOM/M AOM/G CHC/Incharge CHC/TT TI/Planning WMI/Planning OS-Store

09779232910 09779232920 09779232942 09779233150 09779232937 09779232933 09779233341

IMPORTANT TELEPHONE Nos. OF NR HEADQUARTER OFFICERS Designation

Railway BSNL/AIRTEL Office Residence Office Residence General Administration

Mobile

General Manager

38000

44901

23387227

24103761

9717630000

Secretary AGM SDGM

32316 32416 32599

55032

23384548 23388392 23387349

26110118

9717630007 9717630001 9717630002

CCM CCM –G

32527 32512

53244 23348

26874131 23742784

9717630950 9717630951

Pr.CE Secy/Pr.CE

32357 32357 32109 32382

23387992 23387992 23386840 23387134

24102278 23746708 26877628 23365738

9717630200 9717630226 9717630207 9717630206

23387198 23381316 23384474

23341003 23344057

9717630300 9717630301 9717630303

Commercial

23387326 23386998

Civil Engineering

CE/TMC CE/P&D

55028 22295 55253 23631 Electrical

CEE CELE CEDE

32554 32559 32556

26820 22998

FA&CAO

32230

-

Finance CME

32410

CMD

32225

23387019

20910959

MECHANICAL 55017 23387114 24104160 Medical 23387556 23744436

9717630100 9717630400 9717630500

76 Operating 32311 23387976 24616123 9717630900 Personnel 32525 55009 23386881 26116871 9717630600 Public Relations Office 28200 22123 23747084 23347369 9717630006 Safety 32744 55413 23388050 24107208 9717630904 Security 32431 23388171 0120-2454900 9717630700 2454900 Signal & Telecom 32373 26666 23386569 23364881 9717630800 Stores 32455 55017 23386453 24107694 9717630750 Operational Control, Baroda House

COM CPO CPRO CSO CSC CSTE COS

DOT Chief Controller Commercial Controller Electrical –TLC Engineering

Rly

23387894 23381174

32414 32547

23381846

32838 32587

23386606

9717637323

LIST OF ALL CIVIL AUTHORITIES IN THE GEOGRAPHICAL JURISDICTION OF FIROZPUR DIVISION NORTHERN RAILWAY. LUDHIANA- STD Code-0161 Civil Authority

D.C. ADC SDM (EAST) SDM(WEST) COMMISSIONER POLICE D.C.P. SMO/CIVIL/HOSPITAL Civil Surgeon Fire Brigade

Blood bank Ambulance Service

Contact numbers

2403100(O), 2400394(FAX), 2404055 ® 2400102 2400150 2412555 2414904 (O) , 2414905 ®, 2414907 ® 2414908, 2414927 2685577 244193 101, 2401151, 2412525 2441257, 2610502 102 JALANDHAR- STD Code-0181

D.C. ADC

2224783(O), 2227297 (FAX), 2459664® 2224268 (O), 2225206 ®, 9814316565

77

SSP Fire Brigade Ambulance Service MC OFFICE RADIO STATION

D.C. SDM SSP Fire Brigade Ambulance Service ESCORT HOSPITAL MILITARY HOSPITAL CIVIL HOSPITAL RED CROSS SOCIETY Police Control Room Fire Station Ambulance Red Cross Society Div. Commissioner DC Civil Hospital Blood Bank Red Cross DC Civil Hospital Blood Bank Fire DIG (Udhampur to Katra) SSP NGO/Rotary Club Military Hospital Police Control Room Red Cross Divisional Commissioner DC

245244-48 101, 2280344, 2280355 102, 2224366 2227015 2223514 AMRITSAR –STD CODE-0183 2226161(O), 2226262® 2226928(O), 2226307® 2227779(O) 101, 2551111, 2557366 2559502,2422937, 2545155 2573905 2560916 2559502 2500598 JAMMU TAWI - STD Code 0191 100, 2544581, 2542000 101, 2554064, 25442603, 2435283, 2480026 102, 9419189218 2549413 2544045, 2544665, 2543810 2546223, 2544366 2544698 2584290-91 Udhampur 94192-64494 01992-270212, Mob. 09419000295 01992-270862/270402, Mob. 9419162079 9419160811 01992-270897 9419192362 01992-270210 (O), 01992-276202 ® 9419190899 9419167906, 01992-272844 (O) 01992-270738/270725 Anantnag 9018572936 0194-472577 94190-13388

78 Civil Hospital DIG IG (Railway) IG (Kashmir) SSP SP (HQ) ADC CO (BSF) GRP (Control) Red Cross Divisional Commissioner DC Civil Hospital Army Help Line IG (BSF Kashmir) IG (CRPF) SSP IG (Kashmir) BSF Control Room Fire Police Control Room

9419097631 9419102410 01942474255 0194-2456549 9419000830 9419180749 9419594280 0194-2430310 0194-2461280 Budgam 0194-2473910 94190-15150, 0194-2455357 01951255203 9419008947, 01951256456/205237 0194-2465280/2466011/2465233 9419012600, 0194-2430310 9419217742, 01933224205 9419000810, 01942455047 9419000432, 0194-2431638/2458735 0194-2455883/2477629/2452138/2452092/ 2452098 0194-2452222/2452155 100, 101 Srinagar

DC SP (City) SP (GRP) BSF Comdt. Fire Police Control Room DIG DC ADC SSP Fire Brigade

0194-2472580, 9419180542 9419000663 9419000850 9419412128 101, 0194-2436194/2100355/2452222 0194-2452098 Baramulla 01952-234771, 1952-247901 01952-234257, 9419028092 01952-274921 01952-234217 01952-2452155

79

List of NGO’s Firozpur Name Sh. P.C. Kumar Sh. Mangat Ram Anand Sh. Diwan Chand Sukhija SN Station 1JGN

Telephone No. 01632-227366 01632-224790 -

Mob. No. 9463740127 9914003672 9417424941

2

JGN

Name & Address Sh. Kulwinder Singh, XEN/PWD (B&R) Divisional Canal Colony, Moga Navneet Joshi, BDO, Moga

3

KXH

Fire Brigade

4

KXH

Municipal Committee

5

KXH

Lions Club

6

MXH

Municipal Committee

7

LNK

Municipal Committee

8

LNK

Rotary Club

9

NRO

Municipal Committee

10

NRO

Rotary Club

11

SQR

Municipal Committee

12

NRM

Municipal Committee

13

FKA

Fire Brigade

14 15

JBD FKA

Municipal Committee SDM

16

FKA

Civil Hospital

17

FKA

Municipal Committee

18

FKA

President Bharat Vikas Prishad

19

FKA

President Sewa Bharti

20

JBD

Lions Club

Contact No. 01636239923 01636224270 01822232333 01822232286 09872832714 01682270356 01821276854 09814477725 01821220029 09918004363 01828222050 01826242046 01638262101 01638-50021 01638263374 01638262105 01638262116 09417479667 09417327335 01638-

80

250315 01685-30102 01812266191 Sh. OM Pal, SE/PWD/B&R 0181-264911 09876060306 Commissioner, Municipal 0183-2545155 Corporation (O) 01832222111 (R) Deputy Commissioner 01832226162 (O) 01832226161 (R) SE/Corporation 09872447955 SE/Water Supply &Sewerage 09872444055 SE/Improvement Trust 01832501666 XEN/Irrigation (SE/Drainage) 01832229454 Deputy Commissioner 01912546623 01912544366 Divisional Commissioner 01912544665 01912544045 S.S.P/JAT 01912547807 01912561578 PHE Station, Jakhani, (For Water 01992Supply Installation) 200267 PHE Station,Ambiar Jakhani, (For 01992Water Supply Installation) 200000 Executive Engineer, PHE 01992270793

21 22

GHS JRC

Municipal Committee Brig. P.M.Hariz,VSM

23

JRC

24

ASR

25

ASR

26

ASR

27

ASR

28

ASR

29

ASR

30

JAT

31

JAT

32

JAT

33

UHP

34

UHP

35

UHP

36

UHP

Executive Engineer, Mech. Division

37

UHP

Deputy Commissioner, Court Road

38

UHP

District Hospital

01992273489 01992270212 01992270862

81

39

40 41

42 43

44

45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57

UHP

Dr. M.H.Malik, CMO

01992270207 (O) 01992270551 (R) LDH Executive Officer, Municipal 01824Committee, Phagwara (For Water 260426 Supply Installations) LDH SE/Municipal Commissioner,LDH 0161(For Water Supply Installation) 2745560 01615121868 LDH Executive Officer, Nagar Panchayat, 01826Goraya, (For Water Supply 262175 Installations) PLMX SE/PWD/PLMX (For Machinery) 01894230566 (O) 01894230565 (R) PLMX XEN/PWD/PLMX (For Machinery) 01894230561 (O) 01894230515 (R) Dharmshala DC/Dharmshala 01892222103 PLMX SDM/PLMX 01894230595 NUPR XEN/PHE/Nurpur 01893220377 TLRA SDO, Raja Ka talab, Talara JWLS SDO, Jawanwala Shahar 01893264311 NGRS XEN/PH/HP, Dehri 01970233532 GULR SDO, HP, Haripur -doJMKR -do-doKGRA XEN/IPH, Kangra 01892241005 NGRT SDO/IPH/HP,NGRT 01892257280 PLMX XEN /IPH/HP, PLMX 01894230210 BJPL SDO/IPH/HP,Baij Nath 01894230210 JDNX SDO/IPH/HP, JDNX

82

LOCATION OF BLOOD BANK & Non DIVISION S.No 1.

Station FZR

Civil Civil Hospital, FZR GGS Medical college, FDK Guru Nanak Dev Hospital, ASR Civil Hospital ASR

2.

ASR

3.

LDH

Civil Hospital , LDH

4.

JRC

Civil Hospital, JUC

5.

JUC

Civil Hospital JUC

6.

PTK

Civil Hospital , PTK

7. 8.

BJPL JAT

9.

UHP

GMC, JAT SMGS Hospital, JAT Civil Hospital, JAT Civil Hospital, UHP

10

BDGM

11.

KKP

Govt. SMH Hospital, Srinagar SKIMS, Srinagar Civil Hospital, KKP

Railway Hospitals OVER FZR Army Militry Hospital, FZR

Military Hospital, JRC -

Military Hospital , PTK Military Hospital, JAT Cantt. Northern Command Hospital, UHP Army Hospital, BD Cantt. -

Private Dr. Anil Baghi Hospital, FZR Mission Hospital, FZR Guru Ram Das Hospital ASR Fortis Escort Hospital , ASR Green Avenue Blood Bank, ASR DMC&H/LDH CMC&H,LDH SPS Apollo Hospital, LDH Oswal Hospital, LDH Johal Hospital, JRC Tagore Hospital, JUC capital Hospital, JUC Joshi Hospital , JUC Sacred Heart Hospital,JUC Patel Hospital, JUC Joshi Hospital, JUC -

A.S.C. Hospital & Medical College, JAT -

-

-

Tele Phone Numbers of in-charges of Non Railway Hospitals. S.No 1. 2. 3. 4. 5

Name of The Hospital Civil Surgeon/FZR SMO Civil Hospital Director Bhagi Hospital Director Amar Hospital Director Francis Newton Hospital

Tele Phone No 9814293446 9814138328 09815651553 01632-244111 01632-244473, 01632-

83

244423 Mob. 09876142611

84

Details of Medical Facilities available For rescue and Relief during Train Accident in Firozpur Division Govt. & Non- Government Hospitals S.No 1 2 3 4 5 6

Section Firozpur-Fazilka Firozpur-Fazilka Firozpur-Fazilka Firozpur-Fazilka Firozpur-Fazilka Firozpur-Fazilka

7

Firozpur-Fazilka

8 9

Firozpur-Fazilka Firozpur-Fazilka

Station Firozpur Firozpur Firozpur Khai Pheme Ki Dodh Jhoke Tehal Singh Kohar Singh Wala Guru Harsahai Jiwa Arain

10 11 12 13 14

Firozpur-Fazilka Firozpur-Fazilka Firozpur-Fazilka Firozpur-Bathinda Firozpur-Bathinda

Bahmni Wala Ladhuka Theh Qalandar Kasubegu Golewala

15

Firozpur-Bathinda

16 17 18 19

Firozpur-Bathinda Firozpur-Bathinda Firozpur-Bathinda Firozpur-Bathinda

20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28

Firozpur-Bathinda Firozpur-Bathinda Firozpur-Bathinda Firozpur-Ludhiana Firozpur-Ludhiana Firozpur-Ludhiana Firozpur-Ludhiana Firozpur-Ludhiana Firozpur-Ludhiana

29 30

Firozpur-Ludhiana Firozpur-Ludhiana

Pipli Pakhi Kalan Faridkot Faridkot Baghapurana Romana Albel Singh Ajit Gill Matta Gangsar Jaitu Chand Bhan Saidan Wala Dhindsa Ferozshah Sulhani Talwandi Maheshri Sandhwan Ghal Kalan Moga

31 32 33 34 35 36

Firozpur-Ludhiana Firozpur-Ludhiana Firozpur-Ludhiana Firozpur-Ludhiana Firozpur-Ludhiana Firozpur-Ludhiana

Moga Moga Parao Mehna Ajitwal Nanaksar Chowkiman

Name Of Hospital Frances Hospital Baghi Hospital Amar Hospital Francis Hospital(Firozpur) Francis Hospital(Firozpur) H.K.L.Hospital (Guruharsahai) H.K.L.Hospital (Guruharsahai) Aggarwal Hospital H.K.L.Hospital (Guruharsahai) Civil Hospital(Jalalabad) Civil Hospital(Jalalabad) Civil Hospital(Fazilka) Militry Hospital(Firozpur) GGS Medical College(Faridkot) GGS Medical College(Faridkot) GGS Medical College BSF Hospital Civil Hospital Civil Hospital(Kotkapura)

Cat. Pvt. Pvt. Pvt. Pvt. Pvt. Pvt.

Phone with code 01632-244423 01632-220557 01632-244111 01632-244423 01632-244423 01685-230832

Pvt.

01685-230832

Pvt. Pvt.

01685-231156 01685-230832

Govt Govt Govt Govt Govt

01638-250034 01638-250034 01638-262105 01632-69-6500 01639-250068

Govt

01639-250068

Govt Govt Govt Govt

01639-250068 01639-250871 01635-230898 01635-225757

Civil Hospital(Jaitu) Civil Hospital Civil Hospital(Goniana) Francis Hospital(Firozpur) Francis Hospital(Firozpur) Feancis Hospital(Firozpur) Francis Hospital(Firozpur) Francis Hospital(Firozpur) Civil Hospital(Moga)

Govt Govt Govt Pvt. Pvt. Pvt. Pvt. Pvt. Govt

01635-230893 01635-230893 0164-2262321 01632-244423 01632-244423 01632-244423 01632-244423 01632-244423 01636-220544

Civil Hospital(Moga) Thapar Hospital

Govt Pvt

Dhariwal Hospital Kaura Hospital Civil Hospital(Moga) Civil Hospital(Moga) Civil Hospital(Jagraon) Civil Hospital(Jagraon

Pvt Pvt Govt Govt Govt Govt

01636-220544 01636-237387, 237 251 01636-224248 01636-234700 01636-220544 01636-220544 01624-223232 01624-223232

85 37 38

Firozpur-Ludhiana Firozpur-Ludhiana

39 40

Firozpur-Ludhiana Firozpur-jalandhar City Firozpur-Jalandhar City Firozpur-Jalandhar City Firozpur-jalandhar City Firozpur-Jalandhar City Firozpur-Jalandhar City Firozpur-Jalandhar City Firozpur-Jalandhar City Firozpur-Jalandhar City Firozpur-Jalandhar City Firozpur-Jalandhar City Firozpur-Jalandhar City Firozpur-Jalandhar City Firozpur-Jalandhar City Firozpur-Jalandhar City Firozpur-Jalandhar City Jalandhar CityNakodar Jalandhar CityNakodar Jalandhar CityNakodar Jalandhar CityNakodar Jalandhar CityNakodar Jalandhar CityNakodar Jalandhar CityHoshiarpur Jalandhar CityHoshiarpur

41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63

Bhanohad Model Gram Halt Ludhiana Mahalam

Miss Miss

0161-2472252 0161-2472252

ESI Hospital Govt Francis Hospital(Firozpur) Miss

0161-2430495 01632-244423

Talli Sada Sahu Francis Hospital(Firozpur) Miss

01632-244423

Mallanwala Khas Bute Wala

Francis Hospital(Firozpur) Miss

01632-244423

Francis Hospital(Firozpur) Miss

01632-244423

Jogi Wala

PHC(Lohian Khas)

Govt

01821-276424

Giodder pindi

PHC(Lohian Khas)

Govt

01821-276424

Sultanpur Lodhi PHC

Govt

01828-222032

Dadwindi

PHC(Sultanpur Lodhi)

Govt

01828-222032

Pajian

PHC(Sultanpur Lodhi)

Govt

01828-222032

Hussainpur

Civil Hospital(Kapurthala) Govt

01822-232560

RCF Halt

Civil Hospital(Kapurthala) Govt

01822-232560

Kapurthala

City Hospital

01822-232560

Khojewala

Civil Hospital(Kapurthala) Govt

01822-232560

DAV College halt Jalandhar City

Civil Hospital(Jalandhar City) Patel Hospital

Govt

0181-2227006

Pvt

0181-2224320

Jalandhar City

Tagore Hospital

Pvt

0181-2254441

LK College Halt Civil Hospital(Jalandhar City) Jamsher Khas Civil Hospital(Jalandhar City) Thabalke Civil Hospital(Nakodar)

Govt

0181-2227006

Govt

0181-2227006

Govt

01821-220053

Shanker

Civil Hospital(Nakodar)

Govt

01821-220053

Nakodar

Civil Hospital

Govt

01821-220053

Nakodar

Anand Hospital

Pvt

01821-220009

Bolena Doaba

Civil Hospital(Jalandhar City) Civil Hospital)Jalandhar City)

Govt

0181-2227006

Govt

0181-2227006

Khurdpur

DMC(Ludhiana) DMC(Ludhiana)

Pvt

86 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90

Jalandhar CityHoshiarpur Jalandhar CityHoshiarpur Jalandhar CityAmritsar jalandhar CityAmritsar Jalandhar CityAmritsar Jalandhar CityAmritsar Jalandhar CityAmritsar Jalandhar CityAmritsar Jalandhar CityAmritsar Jalandhar CityLudhiana Jalandhar City-LDH Jalandhar City-LDH Jalandhar CityPathankot Jalandhar CityPathankot Jalandhar CityPathankot Jalandhar CityPathankot Jalandhar CityPathankot jalandhar CityPathankot Jalandhar CityPathankot Jalandhar CityPathankot Jalandhar CityPathankot Jalandhar CityPathankot Jalandhar CityPathankot Jalandhar CityPathankot Pathankot-Jammu Tawi Pathankot-Jammu Tawi Pathankot-Jammu Tawi

Sham Churasi

Civil Hospital(Hoshiarpur) Govt

01882-220770

Nasrala

Civil Hospital(Hoshiarpur) Govt

01882-220770

Sura Nusi

Sacred Hospital

Miss. 0181-2255664

kartarpur

Civil Hospital

Govt

0181-2782270

Hamira

Civil Hospital (Kartarpur)

Govt

0181-2782270

Dhilwan

PHC

Govt

01822-243520

Baba Bakala Raiya Halt Tangra

Cht

01883-273161

Cht

01883-273161

Amritsar

Radha Swami Hospital(Beas) Radha Swami Hospital(Beas) GRD Hospital

Pvt

0183-2553667

Chiheru

Civil Hospital(Phagwara)

Govt

01824-260227

Civil Hospital(Phagwara) DMC(Ludhiana) Civil Hospital(Jalandhar City) Alawalpur Civil Hospital(Jalandhar City) Kala Bakra Civil Hospital(jalandhar City) Bhogpur Sirwal Civil Hospital(Jalandhar City) Cholang Civil Hospital(Jalandhar City) Khuda Kurala Civil Hospital(Mukerian)

Govt Miss Govt

01824-260227 0161-2472252 0181-2227006

Govt

0181-2227006

Govt

0181-2227006

Govt

0181-2227006

Govt

0181-2227006

Govt

01883-224702

Garna sahib

Civil Hospital(Mukerian)

Govt

01883-224702

Unchi Basi

Civil Hospital(Mukerian)

Govt

01883-224702

Bhangala

Civil Hospital(Mukerian)

Govt

01883-224702

Mirthal

Civil Hospital(Mukerian)

Govt

01883-224702

Ghial Halt

Civil Hospital(Pathankot)

Govt

0186-228180

Kandrori

Civil Hospital(Pathankot)

Govt

0186-228180

Bharoli

Civil Hospital(Pathankot)

Govt

0186-228180

Madhopur Punjab Budhi

Civil Hospital(Kathua)

Govt

01932-234323

Civil Hospital(Kathua)

Govt

01932-234323

Goraya Ladowal Suchi Pind

87 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120

Pathankot-Jammu Tawi Pathankot-Jammu Tawi Pathankot-Jammu Tawi Pathankot-Jammu Tawi Pathankot-Jammu Tawi Pathankot-Jammu Tawi Pathankot-Jammu tawi Pathankot-Jammu Tawi Pathankot-Jammu Tawi Pathankot-Amritsar Pathankot-Amritsar Pathankot-Amritsar Pathankot-Amritsar Pathankot-Amritsar Pathankot-Amritsar Pathankot-Amritsar Pathankot-Amritsar Pathankot-Amritsar Pathankot-Amritsar Pathankot-Amritsar Pathankot-Amritsar Pathankot-Amritsar Pathankot-Amritsar Pathankot-Joginder Nagar Pathankot-Joginder Nagar Pathankot-Joginder Nagar Pathankot-Joginder Nagar Pathankot-Joginder Nagar Pathankot-Joginder Nagar Pathankot-Joginder Nagar Pathankot-Joginder Nagar Pathankot-Joginder Nagar

Chhan Arorian

Sub.Divl.Hospital(Hira Nagar) Sub.Divl. Hospital(Hira Nagar) Sub Divl.Hospital

Govt

01922-224263

Govt

01922-224263

Govt

01922-224263

Govt

01932-224263

Samba

Sub.Divl.Hospital(Hira Nagar) Pristo Mission Hospital

Pvt

01922-246033

Samba

Civil Hospital

Govt

01923-243553

Vijaypur Jammu Bari Brahman

Medical College(Jammu Tawi) Medical College(Jammu Tawi) Care-n-Care Hospital

Govt

0191-2541894

Govt

0191-2584290-91

Chak Dayala Hiranagar Ghagwal

Jammu Tawi Sarna Jakolari Permanand Dinanagar Gurdaspur Jhawar Halt Sohal Dhariwal Chinna Batal Sugar Mill Halt Batala Jaintipura Kathu Nangal Verka Dalhousi Road

Civil Hospital(Pathankot) Civil Hospital(Pathankot) Civil Hospital(Gurdaspur) Civil Hospital(Gurdaspur) Civil Hospital Civil Hospital(Gurdaspur) Civil Hospital(Gurdaspur) Mision Hospital Civil Hospital(Batala) Civil Hospital(Batala)

0191-2470112, 2470057 Govt 0186-228180 Govt 0186-228180 Govt 01874-230025 Govt 01874-230025 Govt 01874-230025 Govt 01874-230025 Govt 01874-230025 Miss. 01874-275152 Govt 01871-240144 Govt 01871-240144

Civil Hospital Civil Hospital(Batala) Medical College(Amritsar) Medical College(Amritsar) Civil Hospital(Pathankot)

Govt Govt Govt Govt Govt

01871-240144 01871-240144 0183-222173 0183-222173 0186-228180

Kandwal Halt

Civil Hospital(Nurpur)

Govt

01893-220052

Nurpur Road

Civil Hospital

Govt

01893-220036

Talara

Civil Hospital(Nurpur)

Govt

01893-220052

Balle Da Pir Larth Bharmar

Civil Hospital(Jawan Wala Govt Shehar) Civil Hospital(Jawan Wala Govt Shehar) Civil Hospital Govt

01893- 264252

Civil Hospital(Jawan Wala Govt Shehar) Civil Hospital(Nagrota Govt Surian)

1893- 264252

Jawan Wala Shehar Harsar Dehri Meghrajpura Halt

Pvt

01893- 264252 01893- 264252

0193-225042

88 121 Pathankot-Joginder Nagar 122 Pathankot-Joginder Nagar 123 Pathankot-Joginder Nagar 124 Pathankot-Joginder Nagar

Nagrota Surian Civil Hospital

Govt

0193-265042

Baryal Himachal Halt Nandpur Halt

Civil Hospital(Nagrota Surian) Civil Hospital(Nagrota Surian) Civil Hospital(Jawalamukhi Road) Civil Hospital(Jawalamukhi Road) Civil Hospital(Jawalamukhi Road) Civil Hospital

Govt

0193-265042

Govt

0193-265042

Govt

01893-64252

Govt

01893-264252

Govt

01893-264252

Govt

01893-264252

Govt

01893-264252

Kopar Lahar

Civil Hospital(Jawalamukhi Road) Civil Hospital(Kangra)

Govt

01892-265054

Kangra

Civil Hopital

Govt

01892-265054

Samloti

Civil Hospital(Nagrota)

Govt

01892-252294

Nagrota Bhagwan Chamunda Paror Halt

Civil Hospital

Govt. 01892-252294

Civil Hospital(Nagrota) Civil Hospital(Palampur)

Govt Govt

01892-252294' 01894-230101

Sulah Himachal Civil Hospital(Palampur)

Govt

01894-230101

Palampur

Civil Hospital

Govt

01894-230101

Patti Rajura Halt Panch Rukhi

Civil Hospital(Palampur)

Govt

01894-230101

Civil Hospital(Palampur)

Govt

01894-230101

Majhehran Himachal Halt Baijnath Paprola Ahju

Civil Hospital(Baijnath Paprola) Civil Hospital

Govt

01894-263166

Govt

01894-263166

Govt

01894-263166

Govt

01908-22038

Govt Govt Govt Govt Pvt

01635-225757 01635-225757 01633-262175 01633-262175 01633-262164, 98142-02012

Guler

125 Pathankot-Joginder Lunsu Halt Nagar 126 Pathankot-Joginder Tripal Halt Nagar 127 Pathankot-Joginder Jawalamukhi Nagar Road 128 Pathankot-Joginder Kopar Lahar Nagar 129 Pathankot-joginder Nagar 130 Pathankot-Joginder Nagar 131 PathankotJoginderNagar 132 pathankot-Joginder Nagar 133 Pathankot-JDNX 134 Pathankot-Joginder Nagar 135 Pathankot-Joginder Nagar 136 Pathankot-Joginder Nagar 137 Pathankot-Joginder Nagar 138 Pathankot-Joginder Nagar 139 Pathankot-Joginder Nagar 140 Pathankot-Joginder Nagar 141 Pathankot-Joginder Nagar 142 Pathankot-Joginder Nagar 143 Kotkapura-Fazilka 144 Kotkapura-Fazilka 145 Kotkapura-Fazilka 146 Kotkapura-Fazilka 147 Kotkapura-Fazilka

Civil Hospital(Baijnath Paprola) Chauntra Civil Hospital(Joginder Baherah Halt Nagar) Vander Jatana Civil Hospital(Kotkapura) Bariwala Civil Hospital(Kotkapura) Jhabelwale Halt Civil Hospital(Muktsar) Charewan Halt Civil Hospital(Muksar) Muktsar Adesh Hospital

89 148 Kotkapura-Fazilka 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172

Kotkapura-Fazilka Kotkapura-Fazilka Kotkapura-Fazilka Kotkapura-Fazilka Amritsar-Atari Amritsar-Atari Amritsarkhemkaran AmritsarKhemkaran AmritsarKhemkaran AmritsarKhemkaran AmritsarKhemkaran AmritsarKhemkaran AmritsarKhemkaran AmritsarKhemkaran AmritsarKhemkaran Amritsarkhemkaran AmritsarKhemkaran AmritsarKhemkaran Amritsar-Derababa Nanak Amritsar-DBNK Amritsar-Derababa Nanak Amritsar-Derababa Nanak Amritsar-Derababa Nanak Amritsar-Derababa Nanak Lohian Khas-Phillor Lohian Khas-Phillor Lohian Khas-Phillor

Budhai Balamgarh Bhagsar Lakhewali Chak Banawala Chak Pakhewal Chheharta Khasa Bhagtanwala

Civil Hosptal(Muksar)

Govt

01633-262175

Civil Hospital(Muktsar) Civil Hospital(Muktsar) Civil Hospital(Fazilka) Civil Hospital(Fazilka) Medical College(Amritsar) Medical College(Amritsar) GRD Hospital(Amritsar)

Govt Govt Govt Govt Govt Govt Pvt.

01633-262175 01633-262175 01638-262105 01638-262105 0183-222173 0183-222173 0183-2382453

Sangrana Sahib GRD Hospital(Amritsar)

Pvt.

0183-2382453

Gohlwar Varpal GRD Hospital(Amritsar)

Pvt.

0183-2382453

Dukhnawaran

Civil Hospital(Tarn Taran)

Govt

01852-222755

Rure Asal Halt

Civil Hospital(Tarn Taran)

Govt

01852-222755

Jandoke

Civil Hospital(Tarn Taran)

Govt

01852-222755

Kairon

Civil Hospital(Tarn Taran)

Govt

01852-222755

Boparhi

Civil Hospital(Tarn Taran)

Govt

01852-222755

Gharyala

Civil Hospital(Tarn Taran)

Govt

01852-222755

Valtoha

Civil Hospital(Tarn Taran)

Govt

01852-222755

Rattoke Gurdwara KHEMKARAN

Civil Hospital(Tarn Taran)

Govt

01852-222755

Civil Hospital(Tarn Taran)

Govt

01852-222755

Verka

Medical College(Amritsar)

Govt

0183-222173

Kotla Gujran Fatehgarh Churian Hardorawal

Medical College(Amritsar) Govt Medical College (Amritsar) Govt

0183-222173 0183-222173

Medical College (Amritsar) Govt

0183-222173

Ratar Chhattar Medical College(Amritsar)

Derababa Nanak 173 Kang Khurd 174 Sindhar Halt 175 Mulewal Khaihar 177 Lohian Khas-Phillor Malsian Shahkot 178 Lohian Khas-Phillor Gahndran Halt 179 Lohiana KhasNakodar Phillor

Govt

0183-222173

Medical College(Amritsar)

Govt

0183-222173

PHC(Lohian Khas) PHC(Lohian Khas) PHC(Lohian Khas)

Govt Govt Govt

01821-276424 01821-276424 01821-276424

Civil Hospital(Nakodar)

Govt

01821-220053

Civil Hospital(Nakodar) Civil Hospital

Govt 01821-220053 Govt. 01821-220053

90 180 Lohiana KhasPhillor 181 Lohian Khas-Phillor 182 Lohian Khas-Phillor 183 Lohiana KhasPhillor 184 Lohian Khas-Phillor 185 Lohian Khas-Phillor 186 Lohian Khas-Phillor 187 Phagwara-Nawan Shahr 188 Phagwara-Nawan Shahr 189 Phagwara-Nawan Shahr 190 Phagwara-NSS 191 Phagwara-Nawan Shahr 192 Phagwara-Nawan Shahr 193 Phagwara-Nawan Shahr 194 Nawan Shahr Rahon 194 Nawan Shahr-Jajon Doaba 195 Nawan Shahr-Jajon Doaba 196 Nawan Shahr-Jajon Doaba 197 Nawan Shahr-Jaijon Doaba 198 Nawan Shahr-Jaijon Doaba 199 Batala-Qadian 200 201 202 203

Batala-Qadian Ludhiana-Saniwal Ludhiana-Saniwal QuazigundBaramula 203 QuazigundBaramula 204 QuazigundBaramula 205 QuazigundBaramula 206 QuazigundBaramula

Nakodar

Anand Hospital

Pvt.

01821-220009

Sidhwan Nurmahal Gumtali Halt

Civil Hospital(Nakodar) Civil Hospital(Nakodar) Civil Hospital(Nakodar)

Govt Govt Govt

01821-220053 01821-220053 01821-220053

Bilga Partappura Phillor Madhli Halt

Civil Hospital(Nakodar) DMC(Ludhiana) DMC(Ludhiana) Civil Hospital(Phagwara)

Govt Miss Miss Govt

01821-220053 0161-2472252 0161-2472252 01824-260227

Kultham Abdula Civil Hospital(Phagwara) Shah Halt Bahram PHC(Banga)

Govt

01824-260227

Govt

01824-260700

Mulupota Banga

PHC (Banga) PHC

Govt 01824-260700 Govt. 01824-260700

Khatkar Kalan

PHC(Banga)

Govt

01824-260700

Kariha Halt

Civil Hospital(NawanShehar) Civil Hospital(Nawan Shehar) Civil Hospital

Govt

01824-222063

Govt

01824-222063

Civil Hospital(Gharshanker) Civil Hospital(Gharshanker) Civil Hospital(Gharshanker) Civil Hospital(Gharshanker) Civil Hospital(Batala)

Govt

01884-222051

Govt

01884-222051

Govt

01884-222051

Govt

01884-222051

Govt

01871-240144

Civil Hospital(Batala) DMC(Ludhiana) DMC(Ludhiana) Civil Hospital, Baramuala

Govt Miss. Miss. Govt.

01871-240144 0161-2472252 0161-2472252 01952-234203

Baramula

BSF hospital, Baramuala

Govt. 01952-297172

Anantnag

Civil Hospital, Anantnag

Govt. 09419097631

Budgam

Civil Hospital, Budgam

Srinagar

SKIMS, Srinagar

Govt. 01951256456/205237, 9419008947 Govt. 01942401013/14/15, 2400348/240068 2

Rahon Garh Shankar Satnaur Badesron Saila Khurd Mahngarwal Doaba Jaijon Doaba Vadala Granthian Qadian Dandari Kalan Saniwal Baramula

Govt. 01884-222051

91 207 QuazigundBaramula

Srinagar

SHMS, Srinagar

208 QuazigundBaramula

Srinagar

Bones & Joins, Srinagar

209 QuazigundBaramula

Srinagar

Ahmed Hospital Srinagar

210 JammutawiUdhampur

Udhampur

Civil Hospital, Udhampur

211 JammutawiUdhampur

Udhampur

Military Hospital, Udhampur

Govt. 01942452013/245229 1 Govt. 0194-2430155, 9419008595 Pvt.

01942437588/243115 73 , 9419061182 Govt. 01992270862/270402, 09419162079 Govt. 01992-272844, 9419167906

92

Address and Telephone Numbers of various suppliers List of Contact Details of Tent/Shamiana Suppliers over FZR Division SN Station 1 FZR 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

FZR FZR KKP KKP JGN FKA JBD JRC

10 ASR 11 MEX 12 MEX 13 JAT 14 UHP 15 UHP 16

UHP 17 LDH 18 LDH 19 PTK 20 PTK 21 NGRT 22 NGRT 23 PLMX 24 PLMX

Name and Address Aman Bajaj tent House, LIC Building, Udham singh Chowk Bajaj Tent House Near LIC Building, Udham Singh Chowk Doaba Tent House, Arya Samaaj Chowk Bobby Tent House, Arya Road, FDK Maha Laxmi Tent Housr, Muktsar Road, KKP Subhash Tent House, Railway Road, Moga Laxmi Tent House, FKA Bharat Tent House, Thana Bazar Sohan Lal Tent House, Hardyal Raod, Jalandhar Cantt

Contact No. 098762-73371

Amrit Light Tent House

01894-234014

098556-16760

098724-74840 098140-56547 098720-23485 01636-222905 01638-262586 098724-22875 0181-2260874(O) 0181-2261027(R) 098882-99558 Rajpal Tent House, Kairon Market 098140-50603 Chib Tent House, Railway Road 01883-244091 098141-75773 Kundra Tent House, GT Road 01883-244275 094174-64800 094632-50800 Vijay Kumar Kingway Tent and Light House 0191-2547854(O) 0191-2434433(R) 094191-85823 Gupta Tent House, Gol Market 01992-271656 Krishana Tent House, Chankaya Chowk, 094191-58762 Dhar Road Govardhan Tent House, Dhar Road, Opp. 35 BN GREF 094191-62638 Khurana Light and Tent House in front of 0161-2440554, PNB, Civil Line 0161-244556, 098140-28055 J.K Tent House, Dandi Swami Road 0161-2442487 0161-2304204 098140-23269 S.K Tent House 098140-76370 0186-2224752 J.K Tent House 098140-84600 0186-2220199 Ajay Tent House 094185-5205 Laxmi Tent House 01892-252682 094163-53404 Seth Tent House, Morinda 098176-58666

93

List of Contact details of Water Supplying Installations & Water Supplying Agencies over FZR Division SN 1 2

Contact No. 01632-246293 098158-04646 098727-76536

3 4

Station Name and Address FZR Water Tanker Supply,Municipal Committee KKP Water Tanker Supply,Municipal Committee FDK (C/O Kuldeep Singh Inspector) Water Tanker Harsh Kumar,Jallana KKP Road,KKP KXH Fire Brigade

5

FKA

Fire Brigade

01638-262101

6 7 8

ASR ASR JAT

098724-44055 0183-2229454 0191-2549950

9 10

UHP UHP

11

UHP

12

UHP

SE/Water Supply & Sewerage XEN/Irrigation ( SE/Drainage) Water Tankers Union Near M.A Stadium PHE Station, Jakhani (For Water Supply Installation) PHE Station, Ambiar, Jakhani, (For Water Supply Installation) Sh. Khem Raj Khajuria, W.N 6, H. N. 110, Karan Nagar (Water Supply Agency) M/S Friend Road Lines,National Highway Dairy Farm (Water Supply Agency) M/S S.S.Enterprises, Karan Nagar, Court Road (Water Supply Agency) Executive Engnineer, PHE Executive Officer, Municipal Committee Phagwara (For water Supply Installation) SE / Municipal Corporation, LDH (For Water Supply Installation) E.O, Nagar Panchayat, Goraya (For Water Supply Installation) XEN / PHE/ Nurpur SDO, Raja Ka Talab, Talara SDO, Jawanwala Shahar XEN /PH /HP/ Dehri SDO / HP/ Haripur -doXEN /IPH / Kangra SDO / IPH (HP) / Kangra XEN / IPH / (HP) Palampur SDO / IPH (HP) Baij Nath SDO /IPH (HP) Joginder Nagar

13

UHP

14 15

UHP PGW

16

LDH

17

GRY

18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28

NUPR TLRA JWLS NGRS GULR JMKR KGRA NGRT PLMX BJPL JDNX

094176-01444 01822-232333

01992-200267 01992-200000 094191-60817 01992-273015 01992-274049 01992-270788 01992-279793 01824-260426 0161-2745560 0161-5121868 01826-262175 01893-220377 01893-264311 01970-233532 01970-233532 -do01892-241005 01892-257280 01894-230210 01894-230210

94

List of Contact Details of Earthwork Machinery Suppliers & Civil Agencies over FZR Division. SN Station Name & Address 1 FZR Sat Pal Ladhoo,Udham Singh Chowk 2 FZR JCB Machine,Dy. C.O Office, Burt Road

Contact No. 099144-20282 01632-244945 01632-242511 3 FZR Zimidara Trading Co., Near ROB 099157-63520 4 FZR M/S Deepak Const. Co., 228, Suji Bazar 098150-17287 5 KKP Shammi Arora, Mudhi Road 098761-37623 6 FKA JCB Zimidara Form Solution 01638-262141 01638-263155 7 FKA JCB Mohit Pataja 098143-40005 8 JWN JCB Pala Patti 099142-75307 9 JUC Pahwa Engg. & Contractor, 1179, Urban Estate 098156-11973 Phase-II 10 JUC Sohan Lal & Sons, GT Road, Opp. District Court 0181-2282603(O) 0181-2261280(R) 098140-62650 11 ASR Sohan Singh & Sons, Near Art Gallery, M.M. 0183-222623 Malviya Road 12 ASR White House, 30, Race Course Road 0183-222623 13 ASR Sohan Singh & Sons. 0183-4000984 14 ASR Iqbal Singh, Ranjit Avenue 098159-14427 15 PTK Walia Const. Co. 28, Abrol Nagar 0186-2221686 098720-33777 16 PTK Puri Const. Co.Gandhi Nagar 0186-2220132 098147-24362 17 PTK Grover Stone Crushers-II 093564-71707 18 PTK Naresh Kumar 094170-24347 19 JAT Sh. Darshan Kumar Contractor, 1757-F, Gandhi 0191-2433219 Nagar, Jammu 094191-94142 20 JAT Sh. Sujan Singh Const. Co. Distt.Kathua (J&K) 094191-50244 21 Kathua Hari Om Associate 094191-92295 22 Kathua Baba Peer stone crusher 094191-29304 23 Kathua R.S Screening 094192-12848 24 Manwal J.K Stone Crusher, Kishanpur 094191-60751 25 UHP M/S Pawan Stone Crusher, Nirma Nallah 094191-62655 01992-270539(R) 26 UHP M/S Ram Dass & Sons, Near SBI, Dhar Road 01992-260544 27 LDH Onkar Crane Service, Near Kuka Motor 01824-229168 W/Shop,GT Road, Kansi Nagar Mehta, Phagwara 01824-221099 098150-64168 28 LDH Sh. Satish Aggarwal & Sh. Rakesh Aggarwal, 01824-261438 Near ROB Cheheru, GT Road, Phagwara 098145-03361

95

29 PLMX

SE/ PWD/ PLMX

30 PLMX

XEN/PWD/PLMX

31 PLMX 32 PTK 33 JDNX

Sh. P.K. Varmani Contractor Sh. Parveen Kumar Mahajan, Main Bazar, PTK Sh. Naik Contractor, VPO JDNX, The. JDNX, Distt. Mandi

01894-230566(O) 01894-230565(R) 01894-230561(O) 01894-230515(R) 01894-230967 099884-70663

96 Annexure – 1 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF RAILWAY (RAILWAY BOARD)

No. 2003/Safety/DM/6/3 New Delhi, dated 13.06.2008 General Manager, All Indian Railways including General Manager, Kolkata Metro. Sub: National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) Ministry of Home affairs, Government of India has formed National Disaster Response Force(NDRF) at the eight selected locations in the country for dealing with relief and rescue operations related to all types of disasters. As per Disaster Management Act 2005, various Ministries and departments under Government of India should join hands for mutual assistance in case of a disaster. Assistance from local Government and bib-government agencies is invariably required by the Railway administration for prompt relief and rescue operation in case of disaster affecting railways. Assistance of NDRF could be of great help to the Railways in major railway disasters. Detail of 8 NDRF battalions are as under:

National Disaster Response Force, Bhatinda Jurisdiction of NDRF : Punjab, Haryana (Some parts), Himachal and J&K i.e. whole of FZR division.

Functions

Structure

Equipment

(i)

Any type of disaster i.e. Natural, man made except NBC (Bio chemical type) (ii) Search & Rescue operations i.e. (a) Seen securing to avoid people disturbance (b) Assessment for operation. (c) Rescue operations. Having 18 teams, One team is of 45 persons which have qualified persons in every field i.e. search & rescue, medical first aid, electrical, administration, communication, security, dog squad etc. Detail of equipment with one team is attached with. In depot the equipment of one team was inspected and found that all equipment was handy, properly packed in boxes which can be easily leaded to the site of disaster.

Contact numbers : A.

National Disaster Response Force, H.Qtrs. New Delhi

Control Office D.G. Sh. Rajeev I.G. Sh. Mukul Goel

011-26105912 011-26712851, 26161442 011-26160252

09818916161 09871115726

97

B.

National Disaster Response Force, Bhatinda (For Firozpur Division)

Control Office C.O. Sh. R.K. Verma ACO Sh. Suresh

0164-2246570 0164-2246758, 2246030 0164-2246570

09417802032 09417802049

Zonal Railway should get in touch with NDRF officers at the nearby NDRF locations to have the first hand knowledge the resources available with them and also familiarize NDRF task force with Railway related disaster situations and expose them to the issues relevant to rescue and relief of passengers during railway accidents Railways may also associate NDRF in the full scale exercise that is held once every year. Zonal Railways nearest to the respective NDRF battalion locations may coordinate with them accordingly. There are no charges for availing the services of NDRF except the rail transportation which Railways may provide at their cost for attending to rail accidents. Railways may also have to provide the rail transportation logistics for transporting NDRF in case of non railways exigencies. Board have also empowered Divisional Railway Managers to directly requisition the relevant NDRF battalion for relief and rescue operations depending upon the gravity of situation so that their services could be made available expeditiously at the time of major Railway disasters without any loss of time. However requisitioning of NDRF should be judicious and NDM control room under Ministry of Home Affairs (Telephone No. 011-23092885 Fax No. 011-23093750) and Security Control Room (Telephone No. 011-23387981 Fax No. 011-23303983) and Safety Cell (Telephone No. 011-23382638) in the office of Railway Board must be kept informed. This is issued in consolation with National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) having the administrative control of NDRF. Action taken in this regard may be advised for the information of the Board.

(Amitabh) Directory (Safety) Railway Board

Copy : DG/CD & NDRF – for issuing similar instructions to be Commandants of NDRF Battalions.

98 Annexure-2 GIRISH CHANDRA GOVERNMENT OF INDIA EXECUTIVE DIRECTORE / SAFETY MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (RAILWAY BOARD) NEW DELHI - 110001 No. 98/Safety(A&R)/3/3

New Delhi,Dt. 20.09.2007

Dear Shri Kumar, Sub:- Reporting of accidents and unusual occurrences. Ref:- Board’s letter no. 98/Safety(A&R)/3/3 dated 05.01.2006 and 14.12.2006 and No. 2000/Safety(A&R)/19/20 dated 30.03.2007 Your attention is invited to letters under reference emphasizing the need of reporting accidents and unusual incidents to CRB, MT and Safety Directorate, CRB has further desired that whenever there is a total interruption to traffic involving main lines, the matter should be brought to his notice irrespective of fact whether the restoration is likely to be achieved within the threshold interval or not. Kindly take necessary steps to ensure the above. With regards,

Yours sincerely, (Girish Chandra)

99 Annexure-3 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (RAILWAY BOARD) No. 2002/Safety-1/6

New Delhi,Dt. 05.12.2006

The General Managers All Indian Railways. Sub:- Requisitioning of Indian Air Force Aircrafts / Helicopter by Zonal Railways in case of serious Railway accidents / natural calamities. Doubts have been raised from time to time by the Zonal Railways regarding standing instruction on the above matter. The extracts of Air Force instructions no.9/83 regarding Regulation Governing Flights and Airlifts in IAF aircraft within Indian Territory is reproduced as under: Para 9(a): The use of IAF aircraft for civil agencies may be authorized by the Chief of the Air staff on payment at rates which will be fixed by the Ministry of Finance (Defence), such Flights may be provided on written demand for work like aerial photograph, survey and other purposes, survey of air routes , carriage of mail, drop of supplies, carriage of urgently required stores, leaflet droppings, relief and reconnaissance flights, carriages of para military police forces etc. “ Such flights as errand of mercy on payment at chartered are without detriment to Defence requirements, may also be provided for evacuation of seriously sick or injured civilians from inaccessible areas at the written request of the State Governments, Union Territory Admin. and other Central Ministries / Departments, as a life saving measures on an undertaking by such authorities that it is neither feasible by them nor any other means of civil air / surface transport is available for such evacuation and the evacuation by the IAF will be at their risk and cost”. The Ministry of Defence may sanction on payment urgent movement of civilian Govt. servants and stores and equipment in IAF aircraft for various Ministries of the Central Government and for the State Government provided aircraft are available without prejudice to service requirements. Para 9(d): Station Commanders of and above the rank of Wing Commander may authorize special flights of aircraft under their control to meet written request from Central Ministries / Departments / State Govts. / Administration of Union Territories for assistance in any grave emergency or natural catastrophe. They will immediately advise concerned Command Headquarters. Such flights are to regularized under the authority of the AOs C-in-Command / Group in due course. Attention is also invited to Railway Board letter of even number dated 13/15-06-2004 vide which GMs/DRMs have been delegated powers to requisition helicopter / aero plane even from private parties (copy enclosed) to reach the site of serious accident for rescue operation expeditiously and to dispatch the rescue teams to the site of accidents. Zonal Railways may take note of the above standing instructions and establish coordinating with appropriate Air Force authorities. Please acknowledge receipt. Encl: As above

(Amitabh) Director / Safety Railway Board.

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GIRISH CHANDRA GOVERNMENT OF INDIA EXECUTIVE DIRECTORE / SAFETY MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (RAILWAY BOARD) NEW DELHI - 110001 No. 98/Safety(A&R)/3/3

New Delhi, Dt. 05.01.2006

Dear Shri Sudhakar, Sub:- Prompt reporting of accidents and unusual occurrences.

Ref:- Board’s D.O. letter no. 98/Safety(A&R)/3/3 dated 14.07.1998 and 2003/Safety(A&R)/3/17 Pt. dated 14.10.2003 addressed to GMs of All Indian Railways from CRB. It has been experienced in the past that at times information regarding passenger train accidents is flashed in the media even before it is known in the Boards office resulting in avoidable embarrassment. All passenger train accidents or other occurrences involving casualties or otherwise having serious repercussions on movement of traffic should be promptly reported to CRB by the GM or in his absence by the AGM or COM, DRM or in his absence the ADRM or the Sr.DOM. Similarly MT should be informed by the COM or in his absence by the CPTM/CFTM, Sr.DOM or in his absence the DOM, directly without delay. In addition, all consequential train accidents should be informed promptly to the Railway Board Safety Cell by Sr.DSO or in his absence the DSO or Sr.DOM/DOM. It is further impressed that there should be no hesitation on the part of above officers to ring up directly and intimate whatever details are available at that point of time. Thereafter they should keep updating the information as and when needed. Kindly direct your officers accordingly. With regards, Yours sincerely, (Girish Chandra)

101 Annexure-5 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (RAILWAY BOARD)

No. 2002/Safety-1/6/6

New Delhi, Dated 4th October 2005

To General Managers, All Indian Railways. In case of any passengers train accident, General Manager or in his absence Additional General Manager or COM will directly speak to Chairman Railway Board immediately and inform whatever information is available. Similarly, Divisional Railway Manager or in his absence Additional Divisional Manager or Sr.DOM may inform CRB directly.

(Satish Kumar) Exe. Dir. C. C. Railway Board.

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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (BHARAT SARKAR) MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (RAIL MANTRALYA) (RAILWAY BOARD) No. 2002/Safety-1/6/6

New Delhi,Dt. 13.06.2004

The General Managers All Indian Railways. Sub:- Empowering Zonal Railways of requisition of requisition helicopter /aero plane at the time of severe accident. Ref:- Board’s letter no. 86/Safety-1/24/47 dtd. 14.03.1987 & 19.07.1989 Zonal Railways have been delegated powers to requisition helicopter/aero plane for expeditious action in the event of serious accidents vide Railway Boards letter under reference. The subject matter has been reviewed by the Board and the following revised powers are delegated to the Zonal Railways. (i)

GMs/DRMs have been delegated the powers to rescue helicopter/aero plane to reach the site of serious accident for rescue operation expeditiously. In addition, powers are also delegated to requisition air support to dispatch the rescue teams to the site of the accident. It is difficult to stipulate exactly the circumstances under which they may exercise there powers, it has been decided to leave this to the discretion of GMs/DRMs. However, broadly these may cover the following type of cases: (a) (b) (c)

Where more than 10 casualties (deaths-cum-serious injuries) are feared and it is difficult for these officers to reach the site within reasonable time. Where heavy damage is caused to railway installations in sensitive and tension filled areas (e.g.) wreckage of track, bridges, etc. through bomb blast, other means of sabotage, etc.) Where public reaction in case of late arrival of senior officers at site is likely to be highly adverse.

Normally, in case of an accident only one helicopter should be requisitioned by a Zonal Railway, except when there is a serious passenger train accident involving several casualties when it is essential for both the General Manager and the Divisional Railway Manager to reach the site at once to satisfy the public and the Press. However, for dispatching the rescue teams to the site of the accident, separate helicopter/aero plane may be requisitioned, if so needed. The GMs/DRMs may exercise the above powers personally and may not be delegate these powers. (ii)

Zonal Railways are further empowered to requisition helicopter/aero plane to evacuate injured and dead in the event of serious accident GMs ma personally exercise these powers and may not delegate these furthers. The above instructions on the subject supersede all the previous instruction issued vide above referred letters This issue with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways. Sd/(Amitabh) Director, Safety III, Railway Board

No. 2002/Safety-1/6/6

New Delhi,Dt. 13.06.2004

(Copy forwarded for information to the FA & CAOs, all Indian Railways.) Sd/(Amitabh) Director, Safety III, Railway Board No. 2002/Safety-1/6/6 New Delhi,Dt. 13.06.2004 (Copy forwarded for information to the Dy. Controller and Auditor General of India (Railways)

103 Annexure-7 NOTE No: CSO/Safety/Disaster Mtg./173

Date : 12th March 2004

Sub:- Implementation of High Level Committee's report on Disaster Management over Indian Railway – item no. 6(b) (iii) MOU for air support. Ref:- ADRM/R's letter no. ADRM/R/DM/HL/293, dated 27.02.2004 1.0

Item 6(b) of the High Level Committee's report on Disaster Management over Indian Railway states as follow: “MOU with private air operators – General Managers may also explore the feasibility of entering into MOUs with private air operators for seeking assistance of air support in case of disasters over their zone”.

2.0

In case context, Raipur division had approached Chhattisgarh State Government to avail services of their helicopter in cases of emergencies. In this regard, the file containing copies of correspondence between Raipur Division and State Government is placed on facing side of this file. As seen from this correspondence, the Directorate of Aviation, Government of Chhattisgarh has agreed to provide the helicopter on the following conditions: i)

Helicopter will be provided only for rescue operations, depending upon its availability in air worthy condition.

ii)

Helicopter will be provided only within the state.

iii)

It will require the requisition letter, which should have coordinated of destination and proper helipad.

iv

Cost will be @ Rs. 7500/- per hour, to be paid within one month.

v)

Loading and boarding to provide to the crew.

vi

Helicopter will accommodate only FOUR passengers depending on operating and weather conditions.

As seen from above, the helicopter will not be useful to us in view of above conditions especially condition nos. (iii), (v) and (vi) and therefore it is felt that MOU will not be useful to us. GM may kindly see and approve. (P.S.Gupta) Chief Safety Officer

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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (RAILWAY BOARD) No. 2003/Safety-1/6/2/2

New Delhi, Dt. 23.05.2003

The General Managers All Indian Railways. Sub:- The High Level Committee on Disaster Management: Implementation of Recommendation Nos. 21 The “High Level Committee on Disaster Management over Indian Railways” in recommendation nos. 21 of heir report have recommended as follows:“Assistance from Neighboring Divisions – Whenever number of injuries is estimated to go beyond 50, assistance must be sought for from adjoining Divisions. As a rough thumb rule, the scale of such outside assistance required would be from one Division for every 50 additional injuries.” You are advised to implement this accepted recommendation on your railways with immediate effect and report compliance to Board. However, it may be noted that this recommendation suggests only a rough thumb rule and it is up to the discretion of the GMs and DRMs of the Zonal Railways / Divisions to call for additional help based on their assessment of the magnitude of the disaster and the geographical location / condition of the site.

(Amitabh) (Executive Director / Safety) Copy for information and necessary action to: Chief Safety Officers/All Zonal Railways Chief Safety Officers/Metro Railway Kolkata

105 Annexure-9 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (RAILWAY BOARD) No. 2002/Sec.(Cr.)/45/47

New Delhi Dated March 27, 2003

The General Managers

Sub:- Clearance by State Police incase of Railway Accidents due to suspected sabotage. Ref:- Ministary of Home Affairs letter no. IV-24022/II2002-PM-1 dtd. 24.12.2002 addressed to Home Secretaries of all States(Copy enclosed) The issue of expeditious clearance by the State Policy in case of Railway accidents, where sabotage is suspected has been engaging Ministry of Railways (Railway Board)’s attention for a long time. It is noticed that sometimes rescue operations are hampered due to delayed and reluctant clearance by State Police. 2. It is pertinent to mention that there are two different tasks to be accomplished on war footing after railway accident involving human lives is concerned i. e. a) Quick Rescue Operation; and b) Restoration of Rail Traffic. It is clarified that incase of railway accidents, permission of the State Government or clearance of the police is not required for launching rescue operation for the purpose of saving lives which inter alia may also involve handling / shifting the rolling stock (locomotives, wagons and coaches) for extricating the trapped passengers. However, police clearance is required for restoration works at the site of accident, if sabotage is suspected. 3. To avoid any delay in launching the rescue operations for saving as many human lives as possible and for early restoration of rail traffic, the above issue has been taken up with the Ministry of Home Affairs. Consequently, Ministry of Home Affairs vide their letter ibid have directed the Home Secretaries of all States to issue suitable instructions to the concerned rail accident, when sabotage is suspected. 4. The contents of this letter may be widely published among the railway officer/staff and displayed in all ARTs/ARMEs so that a general awareness created amongst all those engaged in rescue activities. 5.

This letter supersedes the Railway Board’s letter of even number dt. 07.02.2003 Sd/- (Atul Pathak) Director / Crime Prevention Railway Board

106 Annexure-10 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (RAILWAY BOARD) No. 2002/Sec.(Cr.)/45/47 New Delhi,

Dated 11.12.2002

To The Home Secretary, Govt. of India, Ministry of home Affairs, North Block, New Delhi. Sub: Expeditious clearance by the State police in case of Railway Accident. Sir, Your kind attention is invited to the subject mentioned above. In a case of rail accident involving loss of human lives or injuries to the passengers, Railway Administration does everything possible to render necessary assistance and succor to them. Efforts are made to rush rescue and medical apparatus to site of accident without losing any time as the first new hours are very crucial. But is has been noticed that rescue operations are hampered due to delayed, and at times, reluctant clearance by the State Police. This was evident in the recent Rajdhani Express in Bihar when it took them unduly long time to complete the formalities. It may be pertinent to mention that there are two different tasks to be tackled on war footing, namely (a) rescue and (b) Restoration. (a)

As regards rescue operations, they cannot obviously wait till legal formalities are completed as they involved saving human lives. But it appears that there is some confusion regarding the urgency of undertaking rescue operations. I would request you to reiterate instructions to the State Government on this point so that there is no delay in starting rescue operations. Needless to handing the situation. Besides providing Medical Aid, other facilities, which may also be extended by them expeditiously.

(b)

As regards restoration of railway traffic, rule provides that this can be up only after the clearance by the Local Police of GRP. In this regard it would be relevant to point out that a large number of passengers are unduly inconvenienced by disruption of rail traffic. It would, therefore, be in the best interest of the passengers to restore the rail traffic as fact as possible. But, it clearance, consequently delaying the restoration operations.

I would, therefore, request you to issue necessary instructions to the State Governments to expedite clearance certificate in the event of a rail accident, so that normal traffic can be restored without avoidable delay. Sd/Dr. A.K.Pandey Director General / RPF Railway Board