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SAFETY


SAFETY BRANCH

I. Efforts Made to Improve Safety

Key Figures (2022-23 to 2024-25)

S.No Subject 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25
a Public awareness programmes done 122 99 122
b Safety Drives Conducted 26 37 43
c Safety Seminars Organized 14 22 278
d Ambush checks 192 104 163
 
 

Glimpses of Safety Awareness Programmes

(Example: NDRF Mock Drill)

MOCK DRILL
 

Safety Inspections (April 2024 – March 2025)

  • Night inspections by officers: 986

  • Night inspections by supervisors: 3040

  • Level crossing gate inspections: 122

Improvements Achieved

  • Achieved Nil Unmanned Level Crossing gates over the division.

  • Five manned LC gates closed by providing RUBs (2024-25).

  • Conducted NDRF mock drill with Revenue departments at HNL on 22.04.2025.


II. Safety Seminar (April 2024 – March 2025)

Summary of Sessions

S. N.

Date

Locations

Topics covered

Number of  Staff    counselled

1

03.04.24

NED

1.Stabling & securing

40

2

25.04.24

ADB

1.Shunting precaution in yard

2.Engineering  Blocks.

3.Summer Precautions

50

3

29.04.24

PAU

1.Precaution to be followed during Summer

2.Prevention of Fire

35

4

11.05.24

AK

1.Fire Prevention

2.Personal safety of employee.

3.Work site Protection.

4.Securing and stabling of Loco and formation.

44

5

24.05.24

PAU/Lobby

1.Prevention of yard Accidents.

2.Securing of loco and formation.

3.Importance of safety literature and its implementation in field.

4.Summer Precautions

5.Close monitoring to avoid 12 hrs bursting.

116

6

31.05.24

NED

1.Securing and stabling of load as per GR 5.23

2.Shunting precautions.

16

 

7

06.06.24

AWB

1.Monsoon Precautions.

2.Precautions to be followed while working under wire.

3.Stabling and securing and prevention of SPAD.

42

8

20.06.24

  NED

1.TCAS and precautions to avoid yard accident.

2.Duties of crew during footplate.

23

9

22.06.24

MUE &

KNVT

1.Duties of Patrolmen

2.Monsoon Precaution.

3.Personal safety

4.Use of Safety equipments

60

10

22.06.24

ADB

1.Observation of GR 6.07 during any unusual in block section.

2.Precautions during monsoon to avoid stalling.

23

11

29.06.24

HNL &

WHM

1.Precautions While working under wire.  

2.Monsoon Precaution.

3.Personal safety

4.Use of Safety equipments

71

12

29.06.24

PAU &

AK

1.Reporting of unusual occurred in Block Section and same entry in CMS.

2.Precvention of Fire in train

3.Precautions While working under wire.

48

13

06.07.24

AWB

1.Stabling & Securing

2.Shunting Precautions

3.Monsoon Precautions

4.Precautions to be taken while working in electrified section.

5.Prevention of SPAD.

42

14

13.07.24

PAU

1.Definition of safety, Railway safety

2.Coordination of all departments to ensure safety.

3.Prevention of SPAD.

4.Precautions to be taken while working in electrified section.

5.Monsoon Precautions

6.Avoid Shortcut methods during handling S&T Equipments.

7.Observation of G&SR 6.07 - Reporting of unusual in Block section.

75

15

20.07.24

Jalna

1.Monsoon Precautions.

2.Block working

3.Not to adopt any shortcut methods.

45

16

18.07.24

ADB

1.Prevention of SPAD

2.Prevention of yard derailments.

3.Monsoon precautions

4.Observation of GR 6.07

5.Precautions to be follwed while working in Electrified section

57

17

03.08.24

MUE

1.Securing of Load /Loco

2.Worksite protection.

3.Importance of all right exchange

21

18

09.08.24

AWB

1.Coordination of all departments to ensure safety.

2.Prevention of SPAD.

3.Role of Various departments.

4.Precautions to be taken while working in electrified section.

5.Monsoon Precautions

6.Avoid Shortcut methods during handing S&T Equipments.

83

19

10.08.24

Jalna

1.Avoid Shortcut methods during handing S&T Equipments

2.Precautions while working under wire.

3.Securing of load in station/yard

4.Precautions to avoid yard accidents.

77

20

05.09.24

PAU

1.Prevention of SPAD

2.Precautions to be taken while working in electrified section

3.Avoid shortcut methods during performing shunting in yard.

69

21

11.09.24

PBN

1.Precautions to be followed for preventing yard derailments.

2.Precautions to be taken while working in electrified section.

3.Avoid Shortcut methods during handing S&T Equipments.

4.Stabling & securing of loads.

33

22

11.09.24

PAU

1.   Protection of train in block section.

2.   Shunting precautions.

3.   Implementation of 32 command to avoid SPAD

4.  Operational precautions while working on DEMU

38

23

17.09.24

NED

1.Steps to be taken to reduce the spring breakage failures in enroute.

2.Basic working of FDS/FDSS in coaches/power car/Pantry

26

24

21.09.24

PBN

1.Stabling and securing of vehicles.

2.Precautions to be follosed during shunting on non-interlock points.

15

 

25

04.10.24

NED

Safety and reliability of signalling system

 20

26

05.10.24

AWB

Safety and reliability of signalling system

15

27

07.10.24

PAU

1.Precautions to be followed for preventing yard derailments.

2.Precautions to be taken while working in electrified section.

3.Avoid Shortcut methods during handing S&T Equipment’s.

4.Stabling & securing of vehicles.

36

28

16.10.24

PAU

1.Winter precautions

2.Exchange of PN in NI gates

3.Material train working

4.Stabling and securing of vehicles

 32

29

19.10.24

AWB

1.Procedure of closing and opening of LC gate.

2.Procedure for obtaining different types of blocks.

3.Patrolling procedures.

46

30

23.12.24

NED

1.Shunting precautions

2.Engineering and power blocks

3.Winter precautions

4.Emergency provision of VDU in EI interlocking.

 24

31

28.10.24

AWB

Scheduled and Breakdown maintenance

 11

32

09.11.24

AWB

1.Stabling and securing of vehicles.

2.SPAD prevention.

3.Abnormal working related to SM & TMR

4.Exchanging of all right signal.

5.Signal & Point failure &

6.Dispatching relief engine in obstructed block section

47

33

11.11.24

NED

1. Measerment of CBC stiffener plate thickness

2. Working of FIBA and its trouble

27

34

14.11.24

HNL

1.Winter precaution

2.TRC analysis

3.Safety precaution at work site.

32

35

16.11.24

DOC

1.Shunting precautions

2.Setting of point against occupied line (GR3.38)

3.Fixing of tail lamp to stabled load on running lines (GR5.19)

4.Material train working

5.Winter precautions

6.JPO issued by Railway board on Stabling and securing of vehicles and amendment slip no. 18 & 19 to G&SR

36

36

22.11.24

PBN

1. Maintenance of MOLB

2. Precautions to taken during    disconnection/ reconnection of S&T gears.

17

37

22.11.24

ADB

1. Precautions to be taken during winter season

2. Duties of petrol man.

3. Prevention of SPAD

40

38

27.11.24

PBN

1. Maintenance of MOLB

2. Precautions during winter season

14

39

16. 01. 25

AWB

1.Amendment slip No.18 of G&SR

2.Precautions to be followed during winter season

3.Prevention of SPAD

4.Weld failures and Roll of crew

5.Duties of LP/ALP while checking panto

29

40

28.01.25

AWB

1.Maintenance of signalling gears and equipment in SMMS

7

41

28.01.25

AWB

1.Various Types of relay wedging procedure,

2.Resetting of Circuit breaker

3.LT testing etc

39

42

17.01.25

PAU

1.Resetting procedure of QOP relay,

2.Troubleshooting technique for MR pressure dropping, DJ tripping through SIV etc

45

43

29.01.25

PAU

1.Types of Relays and wedging procedure,

2.Loco grounding procedure

3.Manual Operation of GR

22

44

18.01.25

NED

Trouble shooting techniques of Traction Loco Motive with practical demonstration etc

36

45

18.01.25

NED

Safe working in pit line

10

46

25.01.25

PAU

1.Shunting precautions

2.Stabling and securing precautions

3.Action to be taken by SM and TMR during reporting of lurch/jerk

4.Dispatch of relief engine into obstructed block section, detaching of engine at station and block section, train parting, train dividing working, power blocks and its precautions

48

47

30.01.25

NSL

Safety on electrical work at ABSS station

07

48

09.02.25

NED

Precaution to prevent microsleep, CVVRS video clips of NCR & GTL , Avail proper rest at HQRS  & outstations, While approaching stop signal, control the train  well in advance.

39

49

10.02.25

PAU

Microsleep cases of NCR( for case study), Techniques to avoid microsleep, calling out signal aspect loudly, clearly with station name and hand gesture, Take proper rest before coming duty

49

50

11.02.25

SCLA

Avoid microsleep while on duty, Take proper rest before coming duty, micro sleep cases of NCR, calling out signal aspect loudly, clearly with station name and hand gesture

34

51

12. 02. 25

PAU

Shunting precautions

Stabling of vehicles and Non interlocked working.

27

52

12.02.25

ADB

Recent SPAD cases, CVVRS recording-regarding microsleep, long Hours work- Not more than 14 hrs. HOER rules of working, Staff grievances regarding working.

28

53

13.02.25

AWB

Recent SPAD cases, precautions to avoid micro sleep., 05 mantras to avoid SPAD incidences, troubleshooting techniques to avoid loco failures in mid-section.

33

54

14.02.25

ADB

Disconnection & reconnections during attending failures.

06

55

19.02.25

MUE

Safety working sub stations

08

56

20.02.25

NED

1.Shunting precautions.

2.Train operation during signal and Point failure

3.TSL working and emergency cancellations facility in VDU.

18

57

21.02.25

SELU

Safe haldling of Electrical assets and appropriate illumination levels

04

58

27.02.25

PBN

Importance of proper Electrical Earthing and safety

05..

59

04.03.25

AWB

Safety precautions to be followed during Tower car work.

07

60

05.03.25

DLB

Testing report to check TOC and correspondence test.

09

61

07.03.25

HNL

Safety precautions to be followed during Tower car work.

05

62

08.03.25

NED

Safety of operational of switchgears inside panels of coaches.

Prevention of Rail Madat Complaints.

09

63

22.03.2025

PAU LOBBY

Discussion on recent SPAD cases, Understanding & reading of Caution order well in advance, OHE failures and Abnormalities, Rest rules – HQ. and Out of HQ.

38

64

15.03.25

NED

Summer Precautions

25

65

15.03.25

AK

Summer Precautions, Safety at work site

55

66

16.03.2025

AWB LOBBY

Incident of SPAD 22795-SBC to DBG and SC Div. at HSP Station, Modified 32 points for prevention of SPAD, Panto Checking, SPM & CVVRS analysis

20

67

16.03.25

NED

Stabling and securing, proper filling of train passing authorities, shunting precautions and train operation during signal & point failure.

22

68

17.03.25

AWB

Summer precautions and Zero missing fitting (ZMF)

47

69

17.03.25

AK

Summer Precautions, Safety at work site

59

70

18.03.25

MUE

Safety check of points & crossing and procedure  to attend joint blocks

07

71

18.03.25

AWB

Summer precautions and Zero missing fitting (ZMF)

24

72

22.03.25

PAU

Responsibilities of TMR during abnormal working, stabling & securing,  shunting precautions,  precautions during preparation and issuing of caution order.

28

73

22.03.25

PAU

Safety while maintenance of coaches in pit line.

Passenger amenities and Prevention of Rail Madat Complaints.

07

74

27.03.25

PAU

Summer Precautions, Safety at work site

41

75

29.03.25

NED

Inventory maintenance and availability of non-stock materials through on time and proper indenting practices.

Proper rounding in trains for checking of electrical parameters and prevention of passenger complaints while enroute.

12

 
 
 

III. Various Safety Drives Conducted (2024-25)

S.N.

RB/ HQ/ Divi

Topics

From

To

1

HQ

Safety Drive on Verification of speed restrictions indicated in WTT Vis-a vis at site

05.04.24

14.04.24

2

RB

Week long safety drive for the month of April-24

08.04.24

14.04.24

3

Divi

Safety Drive on prevention of accidents at LC gates by the road users.

19.04.24

02.05.24

4

RB

Safety Drive on Review of Fire Safety Norms of Railway Buildings

02.05.24

08.05.24

5

RB

Week long safety drive for the month of May 2024

08.05.24

14.05.24

6

RB

SD on Measures to prevent fire in coaches

15.05.24

29.05.24

7

DIV

SD on Measures to prevent fire in coaches

16.05.24

26.05.24

8

Div

Safety Drive on Prevention of Derailment of NMG rakes & container flat wagons.

30.05.24

13.06.24

9

RB

Week long safety drive for the month of June 2024

10.06.24

16.06.24

10

RB

Safety drive on prevention of Fire

15.06.24

27.06.24

11

RB

Week-long Safety drive for the month of July 24

08.07.24

14.07.24

12

RB

SD on Precaution for prevention of fire incidence in the luggage Vans (SLR) and Parcel Vans attached to passenger carrying trains

12.07.24

26.07.24

13

HQ

SD on Safety aspects in operation, maintenance ( Open line, depots), training and counselling to laid down safety protocols, procedures 

23.07.24

22.08.24

14

HQ

SD on “Visibility of signals”

26.07.24

08.08.24

15

RB

Month-long Safety drive for the month of Aug 2024

01.08.24

31.08.24

16

RB

Week-long Safety drive for the month of Aug 2024

13.08.24

19.08.24

17

RB

Week-long Safety drive for the month of Sept 2024

09.09.24

15.09.24

18

RB

Intensive Safety Drive conducted from 23.09.24 to 30.09.2024

23.09.24

30.09.24

19

RB

Week long Safety drive for the month of Oct 2024

14.10.24

20.10.24

20

RB

15 days Special safety drive on inspection of Point & Crossing

23.10.24

22.12.24

21

Divi

Safety drive on provision on Fouling marks at stations as per the standard norms

06.11.24

20.11.24

22

RB

Week long safety drive for the month of Nov 2024

11.11.24

17.11.24

23

RB

Week long Safety Drive on Prevention of SPAD

17.11.24

23.11.24

24

RB

Week long Safety drive for the month of Dec 2024

11.12.24

17.12.24

25

RB

One month Safety drive on shunting precautions

25.12.24

24.01.25

26

RB

Safety Drive on Maintenance & Proper design of height gauges

04.01.25

17.01.25

27

RB

Week long Safety drive for the month of Jan 2025

13.01.25

19.01.25

28

RB

15 Days Safety Drive to check drunkenness on duty of Railways officials

27.01.25

10.02.25

29

GM

15 Days Safety Drive to check trespassing over the Nanded division

04.02.25

18.05.25

30

RB

Safety Drive launched on SPAD covering all LPs, ALPs, Track Machine Operators and Tower Wagon Operators at all locations of Nanded Division

07.02.25

22.02.25

21.02.25

24.03.25

31

RB

Safety Drive launched on coach maintenance covering all coaching stock of NED Division

10.02.25

25.02.25

24.02.25

10.03.25

32

RB

Safety Calendar Drive launched for the month of FEB 2025 for one week

10.02.25

16.02.25

33

RB

Special Drive on shunting precautions covering all shunting locations

12.02.25

26.02.25

34

RB

Safety Drive on safety inspections of points and crossing covering all points & crossing of NED Div/SCR

03.03.25

02.04.25

35

RB

Safety Calendar Drive launched for the month of MAR 2025 for one week

10.03.25

16.03.25

36

RB

Special Safety Drive for one week on securing stabled rolling stock

11.03.25

17.03.25

 
 
 

IV. Safety Counselling

In order to inculcate safety awareness among the staff, Safety Branch has conducted safety-counselling programmes at Stations, Lobbies, L.C.Gates & Depots on regular basis over theDivisiononvarioussubjects:


V. Inspection of ART and ARME

  • Class-I ART & SPMRV & 140T Crane are available at PAU(BG)

  • ARME Scale-II is available at Jalna & Kinwat

  • Inspections of ART & SPMRV are being carried out as per laid down schedules

  • Half Yearly joint inspection of ART & SPMRV are being carried out by JA-Grade Officers. Last inspection conducted on  17.06.2025

  • Quarterly Joint inspections of ART & SPMRV are being carried out by Asst.Scale Officers.

  • Monthly inspection of ART & SPMRV are being carried out by concerned Supervisors

  • Compliance of deficiencies noticed during inspections are being reviewed during weekly safety review meeting by DRM and compliance is being ensured.

  • Mock drills of SPMRV & ART are being conducted as per laid down norms (last mock drill was conducted 20.08.25 in between HEM-HDGR section. Last mock drill with NDRF team conducted at HNL on 22.04.2025.


VI. Joint Inspection of Points & Crossings

Joint inspectionsofPoint&CrossingsarebeingcarriedoutQuarterly.

Deficienciesnoticedare beingreviewedbyDRMduringweeklysafetyreviewmeeting.Complianceofdeficienciesisbeingensured.


IX. Inspection by Signal Sighting Committee

ScheduleforinspectionbySignalsightingcommitteeisbeingissuedbysafetybranchasperlaiddownnorms.

Inspectionsbysignalsightingcommitteearebeingmonitoredbysafetybranch.

Compliance of deficiencies noticed by Signal Sighting Committee is being reviewed byDRMduringweeklysafetyreviewmeeting..


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Source : South Central Railway Last Reviewed : 26-08-2026