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RBE NO. 16/2025

I/3117998/2025

भारत सरकार GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

रे ल मं त्रालय MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(रे लवे बोर्ड ) (RAILWAY BOARD(

No. 2025/E (Trg.)/41/1 New Delhi, Dated:As signed

The Director Generals/Director,

The General Managers
All Centralised Training Institutes
All Indian Railways/PUs,
RDSO,Lucknow
Metro Railway/Kolkata
CAO/DMW/Patiala
CAO/COFMOW/New Delhi
ED/CAMTECH/Gwalior

Sub:- Revised training Modules of Non-Gazetted Staff of Traffic Department

Vide Board’s letter no. E(MPP)/2019/3/47 Pt dtd. 04.08.2021 (RBE No.58/2021) Training
modules for non-gazetted staff of Traffic Department were circulated.

2. The training modules have since been reviewed in light of the evolving technological and safety
environment etc. After a comprehensive assessment, revised training modules (including KAVACH
training sub-modules)as applicable for non-gazetted Staff of Traffic Department have been developed.

2.1 Further, training content for imparting training on KAVACH sub-modules has also been prepared by
CoE/IRISET for training of traffic staff.

2.2 The revised training modules as well as training content for KAVACH training sub-modules applicable
for non-gazetted Staff of Traffic Department have been approved by Board (M/O&BD)&(DG/HR).

3. Therefore, the revised training modules (alongwith training content for imparting training on ‘Kavach’ to
traffic staff) should be exclusively incorporated and used for the training of the non-gazetted staff of
Traffic Department.

4. The Revised Training Modules(as applicable) for non-gazetted staff of Traffic Department have
been scanned and uploaded under MPP Training Circulars on 'Indian Railways' website and can be
viewed or downloaded from railnet.

Kindly acknowledge receipt.

(Jitendra Kumar)
Dy. Director/Estt. (Training)
Railway Board
Ph. : (011) 23047251
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5) All Members, Department Council & Secretary Staff side National Council 13-C, Feroz shah Road, New
Delhi (Copy may be downloaded from E(MPP) Training Circulars/Railnet/Internet).

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downloaded from E(MPP) Training Circulars/Railnet/Internet).

7) General Secretary, All India SC & ST Railway Employees Association, 171/B-3, Basant Lane Railway
Colony, New Delhi (Copy may be downloaded from E(MPP) Training Circulars/Railnet/Internet).

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AM(L&A), AM(Mech.), AM(Plg.), AM(Project), AM(PU), AM(RS), AM(Sig.), AM(Staff), AM(Traction),
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I/3117998/2025 Training Module for

Station Master Initial/Promotion

Department Transportation
Course No. TI/TP-1
Category Station Master Initial/ Promotion

Stage Induction through RRB or Promotion through Departmental Examination

Duration 90 working days / 540 Hours

Module No. Description Hours Days

TI/TP-1/1 Foundation Course 12 02

TI/TP-1/2 Transportation -1(Lower Transportation) 240 40

TI/TP-1/3 Transportation - 2 (Commercial & Accounts) 66 11

TI/TP-1/4 Transportation - 3(Higher Transportation) 30 05

TI/TP-1/5 Transportation - 4(Other Departments) 36 06

TI/TP-1/6 Safety Management 18 03

TI/TP-1/7 Establishment 24 04

TI/TP-1/8 Information Technology 30 05

TI/TP-1/9 Ethical leadership & Soft Skills 18 03

TI/TP-1/10 Field training (6 Days x 6 Hrs.) 36 06

TI/TP-1/11 Control Training (1 Day x 6 Hrs.) 06 01

TI/TP-1/12 Examination 24 04

TOTAL 540 90

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TI/TP-1/1 FOUNDATION COURSE

TI/TP-1/1.1 Admission Formalities
TI/TP-1/1.2 History and Development of Indian Railways, its prime objectives-Vision
TI/TP-1/1.3 Organisational Set up of Indian Railways – Railway Board, Zonal Railway,
Divisional Level & Station/Depot Level
TI/TP-1/ 1.4 Various Departments of Indian Railways – Their functions – an Introduction
TI/TP-1/ 1.5 Organisational Set up of Traffic Department – Role of Operating, Commercial
Department
TI/TP-1/1.6 Control Department – Structure, Role, Importance and Functions in Operations.

TI/TP-1/1.7 Safety Department – Role, Importance and Functions in Railway Operations, CRS:
Organisation, Importance and Functions.
TI/TP-1/1.8 Official Language Implementation – Importance – Various Incentives for
qualifying in Hindi proficiency
TI/TP-1/2 TRANSPORTATION -1
TI/TP-1/2.1 Introduction, G&SR, BWM, AM, OM, WTT, SWR,
Chapter No. 01 & 02 of G & SR, Rules applying to Railway Servants
TI/TP-1/2.2 Signals:
• Evolution of Signals
• Fixed Signals in Multiple Aspect Territory
• Distant, Inner Distant, Combination of Distant Signal with Last Stop Signal &
Gate Stop Signal
• Home, Routing Home
• Starter, Inter Starter, Advanced Starter, Calling-on Signal, Shunt Signal – Types
• Gate Stop Signal – with & without ‘G’ Marker Intermediate Block Stop Signal
• All Hand Signals & their Occasions
• Fog/Detonating Signal, Fog Signalling, Warning Signal & Demo
• Introduction, Kavach and its Sub Systems : Salient features of Kavach ,
Components of Kavach, Kavach arrangements in station at a glance, Loco
Kavach at a glance, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Tags, Working
Principle
TI/TP-1/2.3 Isolation & Interlocking
TI/TP-1/2.4 Indicators – Point, Trap, Route & Shunting Permitted Indicator
TI/TP-1/2.5 Boards – Warning Boards (Passenger, Goods, Shunting & Station),
Shunting/Block Section Limit Board, Caution & Termination Indication
Boards, Sign-A & B Boards, etc
TI/TP-1/2.6 Classification of Stations, Minimum Equipment of Signals in Multiple Aspect
Area, Station Section, Block Section-Conditions for granting Line Clear, Station
Diagrams with MAUQ/MACL Signals at Different Classes of Stations
TI/TP-1/2.7 Conditions for taking ‘off’ Signals
TI/TP-1/2.8 Points & setting of Points,
TI/TP-1/2.9 Failure of Points – Use of S&T(NM), S&T(DN), Hands on Training on Crank
Handle, Clamping & padlocking of Points, Use of Through bolt & cotter, etc

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TI/TP-1/2.10 Signal Failure
• Failure of all Signals-Reception & Departure Stop Signals
• Passing Intermediate Block Stop Signal at ‘ON’
• Passing Gate Stop Signal at “ON”
• Reception on Obstructed/ Non-Running/Non-Signalled Road
• Despatch from a Non- Running / Non-Signalled Road, a line out of group of
lines with Common Starter
TI/TP-1/2.11 Panel, Panel buttons and their use, Lever frame – different levers and their use.
RRI, EI & VDU – Parts & Functions – Hands on Training on
Use of Lever Collar, Slide Pin, Button Cap and Key of SM’s slide, Block
Instrument Key, caution plate, no voltage plate/button collar
• Normal Reception & Despatch
• R&D during Signal Failure, Point Failure, Panel Failure
• Shunt Movements
TI/TP-1/2.12 Working of Trains generally :
• Systems of working
• Conditions and precautions for granting line clear and clearing back section
• Important papers, P.No. Sheet, TSR and precautions while using them.
• Working of trains in Thick and foggy weather.
• Procedure for draw ahead of train up to fouling mark when fouling mark is not
clear
• Procedure for draw ahead of train up to last stop signal when train waiting for
line clear
• Engine Whistle codes
• Procedure for put back of signals
• Standard Time
• Speed-Maximum Permissible Speed & Booked Speed
• Time Table (PTT & WTT),Speed over Facing Points
• Engine Pushing, Pushing back in absolute and automatic block system
• Trains without Guard / BV / Guard & BV
• Whistle Codes & Bell Codes
• Working of Material Train & Track Maintenance Machine
• Station Master Operation Cum Indication Panel (SM-OCIP): Introduction to
SM-OCIP, Provisions in Station Master Operation Cum Indication Panel
,Manual SOS generation/ Cancellation, SOS acknowledgement by SM
,Reporting of Kavach Failures, Variations in SMOCIP in different makes,
• Operational Modes of Onboard Kavach for Version 4.0: Driver Machine
Interface (DMI) at a glance, Different Types of Operational Modes of Onboard
Kavach for Version 4.0, Mode Transitions in Kavach Ver 4.0, Features
available at different Operational Modes in Kavach.
TI/TP-1/2.13 Control & Working of Stations :
• General duties
• SWR-Contents, P.Way, Rule Diagram & OHE sectioning diagram-Rules for
working in Electrified Section- Appendix ‘G’
• Shunting – Definition, Types, Control & Supervision of Shunting, Shunting on
Gradients, Shunting Authorities, Shunting Techniques to maintain

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 measures to prevent accident during shunting movement

 ODC movement, Marshalling

 Securing of Vehicles /Engine, Escaping of Vehicles– Stabling at

Station, Train Stalled in Mid section

 Ghat rules – Slip siding and catch siding

TI/TP-1/2.14 Duties of SM in case of -

 person run over cases, Cattle run over cases
 Obstruction in block section
 Patrolman delayed in block section, Train delayed in block section,
Rail fracture, Loco pilot reporting any abnormal condition in block
section, OHE failure, Traffic, Engineering, Power Block
 Track machine, Passing of train without tail lamp / tail board
 In case of serious accident, Signal passing at danger by Loco Pilot
 Bursting of points, Fire on train
 Breach of block rule, Sabotage and train wrecking
 Threat perception, Working of Tower wagon, Trolley, Motor trolly, lorry.
 Staff / passengers creating nuisance in station premises.
 Safety equipments, boards, passenger amenities available at station
 Registers maintained at station.
 Safety counselling and monitoring, Safety categorization, safety
meetings
 Exchanging of hand signals with train crew
 Responsibility of Station Master regarding punctuality
 use of crank handle, Overhauling, cable maggering, NI work and
precautions, Cross over testing, crank handle testing, use of cross over
 siding working
TI/TP-1/2.15 Working of Level Crossings – Types of LC, Classification– Working at
Manned Non-Interlocked LC-Failure of LC, Abnormal working at LC.
TI/TP-1/2.16 Working of Trains in Electrified Sections - Parts of OHE-Power Supply
arrangements, Traction Power Control Organisation - Power Blocks – Kinds
– Registers, SCADA
TI/TP-1/2.17 Automatic Block System – S/L & D/L -
 Kinds of Signals

 Salient Features – Sequence of Aspects of Automatic Signals,

Establishing Direction of Traffic, etc

 Passing Signals at ‘On’

 Various Authorities to Proceed

 Abnormal Occasions – Panel Failure, Prolonged failure of Signals,

Failure of Both Signal & Communication, Sending Relief Engine, Single

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 Shunting in Automatic Territory

 Competency Certificate

 Modified Semi Automatic Stop Signal Working

TI/TP-1/2.18 Practice of Forms in Unusual working

TI/TP-1/2.19 Works of Short & Long duration-Protection at site, Engineering Indicators,
Cause ways
TI/TP-1/2.20 Patrolling of lines – Kinds of Patrolling, SM’s responsibilities
TI/TP-1/2.21 Line Block-Requisition, Imposition, Extension, Removal
TI/TP-1/2.22 Introduction to Trolley, Lorry, Motor Trolley, etc – Competency Certificate –
Issue & Renewal, etc
TI/TP-1/2.23 Working of Trolley, Lorry , OHE Ladder Trolley, Cycle Trolley
TI/TP-1/2.24 Working of Motor Trolley,
TI/TP-1/2.25 Caution Order – Preparation, Issue & Circumstances

BLOCK WORKING RULES

TI/TP-1/2.26 System of Working – Definition, Different Systems – Introduction
TI/TP-1/2.27 Order of Precedence of Trains & Control Working
TI/TP-1/2.28 Means of Communication
TI/TP-1/2.29 Essentials of Absolute Block System
TI/TP-1/2.30 Documents connected with Block Working – Block Competency
Certificate, Train Signal Register, PN Book
TI/TP-1/2.31 Block Instrument/Track Circuit/Axle Counter & BPAC – UFSBI (single and
double line) Objective of provision
TI/TP-1/2.32 Bell Code Signals-Types, significance, follow up action
TI/TP-1/2.33 Various Authorities to Proceed – S/L & D/L
TI/TP-1/2.34 Block Instruments :
 Single line and Double line
 Parts & Functions
 Precautions before granting/asking Line Clear, before closing the
Block Section, Testing before Taking over charge
 Failure Occasions – Restoration by S&T Officials, SMs themselves,
DSTE/ASTE
 Hands on Training – Normal working, Normal Cancellation, Push back
Cancellation & Testing
TI/TP-1/2.35 Total Interruption of Communication on Single & Double line.
TI/TP-1/2.36 Temporary Single line working on Double Line
TI/TP-1/2.37 Train dividing Train parting

TI/TP-1/2.38 Authority to Proceed without Line Clear-Issue & circumstances, Sending

assisting engine in obstructed Block section
TI/TP-1/2.39 Block Failure – Follow Up Action
TI/TP-1/2.40 Filling up of Operating Forms – Hands on Training
TI/TP-1/2.41 Hands on Practice in Model room
TI/TP-1/2.42 Simulator Training

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TI/TP-1/2.43 Trains Clerk:
GRS, Trains Clerk Duties, Registers, In Yards and Control Office
Train Papers – RJB, CTR, VG, LTM
Stock Report – Coaching & Freight- Yard & Control Office
Various Registers, Forms & Memos
Various types of Rolling Stock –Coaches & Wagons, Locos–Nomenclature,
Features & Numbering
Pooling of Wagons, Interchanging of Rolling Stock
Coaching &Wagon Census
Marshalling Yard
Preferential Traffic Schedule, Operating Restrictions
Goods Train Operation – Train Ordering, Various Types of Goods Trains, etc
Booking Crew for Trains, Crew Management in IR
Operating Indices – Passenger, Freight & Engine usage

TI/TP-1/3 TRANSPORTATION -2
Coaching Theory
TI/TP-1/3.1 Organizational Structure, Role and Importance of Commercial
Department.
Functions of Different branches, Books of Reference
TI/TP-1/3.2 Tickets : kinds, Check & collection of tickets
Disposal of tickets, Irregular travelling, causes and remedial measures,
DTC Book & general idea of posting
Other books & register, Definition of non issued tickets, accountal
Disposal of non issued , tickets, registers maintained, Preparation of daily,
monthly, returns its submission
Withdrawal of money from station earning
TI/TP-1/3.3 Different kinds of Military Warrants, Concession Vouchers & Certificates
TI/TP-1/3.4 Break Journey Rules
TI/TP-1/3.5 IRCA Concessions
TI/TP-1/3.6 Reservation of Seats & Berths – PRS, block booking, YTSK, JTBS, STBA & Flexi
fare, types of various passenger train services
TI/TP-1/3.7 Refund Rules – Normal & Abnormal conditions
TI/TP-1/3.8 Booking & detection of Luggage, Booking of Animals & Birds – IRCA
Coaching Tariff
TI/TP-1/3.9 Acceptance & Booking of Parcels - IRCA Coaching Tariff, Preparation &
Disposal of PWB, Rebooking of Parcels
TI/TP-1/3.10 Responsibility of Railways as carrier of Luggage, Parcels, etc – Common
Carrier liability
TI/TP-1/3.11 Forwarding Note – Execution
TI/TP-1/3.12 Public Complaints, Claims - causes & prevention

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TI/TP-1/3.13 Railways Act, 1989 – Important Sections
Dangerous & Explosive Goods- Prohibition of Carriage in Passenger
Coaches
Running Train Theft, Accidents, Untoward Incidents, ICC Pulling
Catering And Vending Arrangements – Co-Ordination by TE/TTE
Fake Note Detection-Demonstration
Charting, Man Machine Interface
Various Checks Conducted To Eradicate Ticketless Travel
Irregular Travelling & Case Studies of All Sorts
Various Returns to be submitted by Ticket Examiner & Coaching Returns.
Error Advices, Outstanding & Clearance Of Outstanding
Duties of a Ticket Examiner, Commercial, Goods and Parcel, ECRC
TI/TP-1/3.14 Passenger Amenities, Station Cleanliness, Petty Repairs, Recoupment of
Imprest Cash
TI/TP-1/3.15 UTS – Hands on Training, UTS and PRS, Parcel Management system
Goods Theory
TI/TP-1/3.16 Types of Wagons – Carrying Capacity, Forwarding notes, its types and
importance, Working hours and business hours and restrictions.
TI/TP-1/3.17 Routing & Rating of Goods Traffic,
TI/TP-1/3.18 PLM & Weighment of Goods, PTO and section 70 and 71, Ban and
Restrictions Wagon demand and register of WRF and W/L and T/L
conditions Allotment and supply of wagons Lump sum deposit WRF its
forfeiture and refund.
TI/TP-1/3.19 Movement of Wagon Loads, Priority Schedule, Weigh Bridge- Weighment
& Re-Weighment, Punitive Charges
TI/TP-1/3.20 Booking & Carriage of Military Traffic, Dangerous Goods
TI/TP-1/3.21 Loading of Wagons, Sealing, Riveting & Locking
TI/TP-1/3.22 Unloading of Wagons, Reporting of Discrepancies, Maintenance of DD
Register
TI/TP-1/3.23 Open Delivery & Assessment Delivery
TI/TP-1/3.24 Rebooking & Diversion
TI/TP-1/3.25 Unconnected & Unclaimed Goods, their disposal
TI/TP-1/3.26 Delivery in the absence of RR
TI/TP-1/3.27 Demurrage, Wharfage and Stacking procedure
TI/TP-1/3.28 Sidings, Liberalized Siding Policies
TI/TP-1/3.29 Various Goods returns.
TI/TP-1/3.30 Market prospecting organization, Freight Incentive Schemes &
Transportation Products, Container Service
TI/TP-1/3.31 FOIS – TMS – Hands on Training
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TI/TP-1/3.32 Under charges, Over charges – Disposal & delivery of Parcels Outstanding &
clearance.
Non-Issued Tickets, Obsolete Tickets, Error Sheet, DTCB, Proof Book Coaching
Returns & Balance Sheet
Preparation of Goods Returns including Balance Sheet & submission EDP, GST
Balance sheet: UTS, PRS, Goods, Parcel, e-balance sheet etc.
PCDR, Different Books Maintained for Accountal and Maintenance of ICV Books
in Reservation Centre, Maintenance of dead stock register Balance sheet
preparation & its submission
HOC/TOC of Cash & Vouchers
Various PRS Statements – Daily, Monthly & Periodical
Error Advice, Inspection by TIAs, Raising of Debits, etc Cash Remittance- Bank &
Cash Office.
TI/TP-1/4 TRANSPORTATION -3
TI/TP-1/4.1 Speed and Running Time, Section capacity, Throughput, Goods/Passenger train
operation, Wagon Turn Round, Operating Statistics, Loco utilization, Planning -
Significance and types of planning, planning procedure, planning for increasing the
line capacity, planning for yard remodelling, ESP, SIP, DPR. IRPSM

TI/TP-1/4.2 Staff Management, Bio-Data Register, Roster assigning

TI/TP-1/4.3 Various Freight Incentive Schemes and Advance Transportations
TI/TP-1/4.4 Various Registers maintained at Stations – Operating, Safety, Commercial
& Personnel, Public Complaints, Fraud and embezzlement, Advertisement at
station
TI/TP-1/4.5 Contract Management – Overview, Guiding Principles, Supervision, Penalties

TI/TP-1/4.6 Role of Supervisors, Counselling, Protocols, FAQ related to Kavach

TI/TP-1/4.7 Inspection – Types, objective, follow-up actions.

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TI/TP-1/5.1 S&T:
Specific duties under G&S.R
Specific duties under Block Working Rules
Duties of S&T Staff – Co-ordination with other Departments, Maintenance
Schedule, etc
Schedule of Inspections - ESM, JE, SE, SSE, ASTE (primary concept)
Schedule of POH for Various Signalling Gears, Points/Cross over testing
Registers, Forms & Memos:
 Relay Room Double Key Lock Register
 Block Instrument Double Key Lock Register
 Signal, Block, Failure & Inspection Register
 S&T (NM), S&T (T/351)
 Failure Advice & Joint Restoration Memo
 Route Release Memo, etc
Joint Inspection of Points & Crossings with JE/SE/P.Way – Schedule,
Observations, Follow up
Signal Sighting Committee – Sighting Distance of various Signals-
Focussing, Shifting of signals
Panel/RRI/SSI - Resetting of Route/BPAC,
Data Logger - Use in failure restoration & Maintenance
ESP, SIP
TI/TP-1/5.2 Engineering:
Specific duties under G&S.R
Duties of P.Way Staff – Co-ordination with other Departments,
Maintenance Schedule, etc
Basics about Track - Types of Routes, Track-Wheel Interface, Sleepers,
Ballasts, etc
Schedule of Maintenance for Various P.Way Officials – Keyman, Gang
Mate, JE/SSE/P.Way, ADEN, DEN, etc
Elementary Knowledge of All Types of Track Machines, Types of Blocks &
Working of Track Machines,
Types of Track Defects – Slack/Rough running, Lurch, Buckling, etc
Types of Engineering Works - CTR, DSW, TRR, TSR
Station Yard Maintenance-Removal of rank vegetation, Prevention of
trespassing, Drainage Improvements in Track circuited yards
Blocking of Running Lines, Precautions,
Blocks – Types, Integrated Block & Corridor Block,
Short and Long duration works,
Action in case of weather warning messages
Subordination of Gang staff within station premises - Exchange of
messages, Fog signalling

TI/TP-1/5.3 Electrical:
Specific duties under G&S.R
Duties of OHE Staff – Co-ordination with other Departments,
Maintenance Schedule, etc
Basics about AC Traction, Elementary Knowledge of OHE
Schedule of Maintenance for Various OHE Officials
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Wagon
Visit to Traction Power Controller Office, SCADA
OHE Sectioning Diagram, FP, SSP, SP, Sector, Sub-Sector, Elementary and
Neutral sections, Reporting of abnormalities and action to be taken.
Operation of Isolator Switches, Authorized Persons
Types of Power Block, Precautions & Procedures, Power Block Registers
Operation of Rotary Switch
Locomotives - Kind, Features and Specifications
TI/TP-1/5.4 Mechanical :
Rolling Stock – Features & Specifications how it rolls on Track – Track Bound,
LHB and Hybrid coach,
Locomotives - Kind, Features and Specifications
Examinations - kinds, Things to be observed and Specifications, ROH, IOH,
POH of Rolling Stock
Brake System – Working of Air Brake System – Hand Brake in Wagons, GDR.
Check, Resetting of alarm chain apparatus,
Abnormal occasions – Flat Tyre, Brake Binding, Hot Axle, open door etc
Brake Power Certificates – Various kinds of Coaching & Freight BPCs, Guard
and Loco Pilot Check-Clearance from IMS station
Trouble Shooting of LHB coach,
Crew Management- CMS,

TI/TP-1/6 SAFETY MANAGEMENT

TI/TP-1/6.1 Accidents – Definitions, Threshold Value, Classification, Reporting,
Assistance Protocol.
Accident case studies, Safety in train operation
 Consequential & other Train accidents
 Indicative Accidents – Class F, G & H
 Accident Management- Sounding of Hooter, Movement of Relief
trains
 Chain of command during accident, Running of ART/SPART,
ARME/SPARME, Break down Special, Target Time,
 Protection of line, Preservation of clues at the site
 Various Accident Forms,
 Duties of SM, Guard, LP, Controller and Supervisors of various
department in case of Serious Accidents
 Person falling out / knocked down by Trains – Duties of Guards & SM
 Slack, Rough running reported by LPs / Guards
 Fire on Trains, Hot Axle, Train Parting / Dividing
 Prima-facie cause of accident, Reading and measurement at
accident site by Supervisors and preparation of Joint Note
 Ex-gratia payments
 Causes of accidents and remedial measures
 Accident enquiries, Levels of Enquiry
TI/TP-1/6.2 Disaster Management – Introduction, Various Organizations, Developments
on DM at National level, Golden Hour, DM Plans – at Divisional & Zonal
levels, Various Telephone Nos. of Authorities to be used in requirement of
assistance.
Working of trains during disasters (Floods, Cyclones, Earthquakes etc)
TI/TP-1/6.3 Guest lecture - by Divisional Officers / Supervisory Officials and Safety

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TI/TP-1/6.4 First Aid – (Theory & Practical) Aims and Objective of First Aid, Respiration,
Fractures, Poisons, Injuries to internal Organs.
Principles of First Aid, Brief description of the structure and functions of the
body. General description of heart and vessels. Circulation of blood. Heart
attack, Blood pressure & CVS. Half day for Hands on Practice.
TI/TP-1/6.5 Fire Fighting – Theory & Demonstration, Civil defence.
Types of fire, causes of fire in train and at station, types of fire extinguisher,
upkeep/readiness and use of fire extinguisher. Prevention of fire.
Half day for Hands on Practice.

TI/TP-1/7 ESTABLISHMENT & STORES

TI/TP-1/7.1 Leave - their kinds and rules, Leave encashment Rule.
TI/TP-1/7.2 Passes - their kinds, Rules and eligibility.
TI/TP-1/7.3 Pay & Allowances - Entitlements, Rules regarding TA, DA, Night Duty
Allowance, Overtime and their curtailment, Contingency charges and
Composite Transfer Grant.
TI/TP-1/7.4 Main provisions of Railway Service Conduct Rules
TI/TP-1/7.5 Duty Roster - Description and classification, statutory provisions, periodical
rest, long-on, short-off, split shift, penalty for violation of HWPR, Job analysis
procedure.
TI/TP-1/7.6 D& AR – Brief Introduction-Standard Forms, Provision under Discipline and
Appeal Rule 1968, Definition of various authorities, suspension, Defence
Counsellor, Principle of natural justice, speaking orders, procedure for
imposition of minor and major penalty, appeal, revision and review, special
attention on provision under section 14(4), NIP, facilities during suspension
period. How to Conduct an Enquiry.
TI/TP-1/7.7 NPS, relevant factors and calculation, benefits, disposal of dues by
Society Bank in case of employee's death
TI/TP-1/7.8 Workmen Compensation Act 1923, Payment and Wages Act 1936,
Industrial Dispute Act 1947, PNM, JCM, PREM, RTI, SBF, Disability act 2012
and 1995, Confidential Report (APAR).
TI/TP-1/7.9 Medical Entitlements.
TI/TP-1/7.10 Seniority after the Induction Course at ZRTI. Career Prospects
TI/TP-1/7.11 Stores Department - Functions - Indenting, Accountal, Issue/Disposal of
Consumable & Non consumable stores, T&P items, Dead stock register,
Various Books & Forms Stock sheet.

TI/TP-1/8 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

TI/TP-1/8.1 Computerization in Indian Railways
TI/TP-1/8.2 Basic Knowledge of Computers(Word, Excel, Power Point), Means of Social
Media and their uses
TI/TP-1/8.3 FOIS, RMS, TMS, COIS, ICMS, PAM, CMS, NTES, WILD, SIMRAN, SATSANG etc-
an overview
TI/TP-1/8.4 COA – Introduction on Software, Hardware and Train charting,
Computerized TSR,
TI/TP-1/8.5 E-procurement, IPAS, GEM, etc.
TI/TP-1/8.6 Hand on Practice.

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I/3117998/2025TI/TP-1/9 ETHICAL LEADERSHIP & SOFT SKILL

TI/TP-1/9.1 Ethics – Meaning, Role, Need, Value and Importance in public life.
TI/TP-1/9.2 Leadership – Meaning, Role, Need, Value and Importance, Team building,
Crowed/Mob Management.
TI/TP-1/9.3 Personality Development - Meaning, Need and Importance. Positive
Attitude Development, Effective communication Skills, Patience, Brain
Storming, Perception. Forgiveness, Case studies/ inspirational videos.
TI/TP-1/9.4 Stress Management - Meaning, Causes, Symptoms, remedies importance in
personal and professional life.
TI/TP-1/9.5 Customer care - Public perception, public relations, courtesy, Customer
service its importance and provision.
TI/TP-1/9.6 Soft Skills – Meaning, Requirements and its importance in public life.
TI/TP-1/9.7 Yoga, PT, Meditation and Shramdan.
TI/TP-1/9.8 Sports

TI/TP-1/10 FIELD TRAINING

TI/TP-1/10.1 Study Tour during the Training Course at ZRTI (4days) - Visit to a Small,
Medium & Large Stations in the Zone

TI/TP-1/11 CONTROL TRAINING

TI/TP-1/11.1 Control Training In the Division’s Control Office for 3 Days.

TI/TP-1/12 EXAMINATION Day Hours

TI/TP-1/12.1 Paper – 1 1 3
(G&SR, Operating Manual and Accident Manual)
Max Marks: 100 [Obj: 40 Marks; Descriptive: 60 Marks]
TI/TP-1/12.2 Paper – 2 2 3
(Block Working Manual and Others)
Max Marks: 100 [Obj: 40 Marks; Descriptive: 60 Marks]
TI/TP-1/12.3 Paper – 3 3 3
(Commercial and Accounts)
Max Marks: 100 [Obj: 40 Marks; Descriptive: 60 Marks]
TI/TP-1/12.4 Practical Test : 4 --
(Operation of various Block Instruments, Model Room,
Filling up of Operating Forms, Working in Panel & RRI/EI,
Hand Cranking of Points, Clamping & Padlocking).
Max Marks: 100

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Goods Guards Initial/Promotion

Department Transportation
Course No. TI/TP-2
Category Goods Guard Initial/ Promotion
Stage Induction through RRB or Promotion through Departmental Examination

Duration 50 working days / 300 Hours

Module No. Description Hours Days

TI/TP-2/1 Foundation Course 12 02

TI/TP-2/2 Transportation -1 (Lower Transportation) 84 14

TI/TP-2/3 Transportation – 2 (Commercial) 36 06

TI/TP-2/4 Transportation – 4 (Other Departments) 24 04

TI/TP-2/5 Safety Management 24

TI/TP-2/6 Establishment 18 03

TI/TP-2/7 Information Technology 30 05

TI/TP-2/8 Ethical leadership & Soft Skills 24 04

TI/TP-2/9 Control and Lobby Training (2 Day x 6 Hrs.) 12 02

TI/TP-2/10 Field Training (3 Days x 6 Hrs.) 18 03

TI/TP-2/11 Examination 18 03

TOTAL 300 50

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TI/TP-2/1 FOUNDATION COURSE

TI/TP 2/1.1 Admission Formalities
TI/TP 2/1.2 History and Development of Indian Railways, its prime objectives-Vision
TI/TP 2/1.3 Organisational Set up of Indian Railways – Railway Board, Zonal Railway,
Divisional Level & Station/Depot Level
TI/TP 2/1.4 Various Departments of Indian Railways – Their functions – an Introduction
TI/TP 2/1.5 Organisational Set up of Traffic Department – Role of Operating,
Commercial Department
TI/TP 2/1.6 Control Department – Structure, Role, Importance and Functions in
Operations.
TI/TP 2/1.7 Safety Department – Role, Importance and Functions in Railway Operations,
CRS - Organisation, Importance and Functions.
TI/TP 2/1.8 Official Language Implementation – Importance – Various Incentives for
qualifying in Hindi proficiency

TI/TP-2/2 TRANSPORTATION - 1
TI/TP-2/2.1 Safety Rules – GR, SR, Special Instruction, Approved Special Instruction,
Station Working Rules & Miscellaneous Circulars Introduction of G&SR, BWM, AM,
OM, WTT, SWR
TI/TP-2/2.2 Rules applying to Railway Servants, ABCD Classification of Staff,
TI/TP-2/2.3 Definitions,
TI/TP-2/2.4 System of Working – Definition, Different Systems – Introduction Salient features of
Absolute Block System – Means of Communication-Authority to Proceed

TI/TP-2/2.5 Fixed Signals

All Hand Signals & their Occasions
Fog/Detonating Signal, Warning Signal – Responsibilities of train crew
TI/TP-2/2.6 Isolation & Interlocking
TI/TP-2/2.7 Indicators – Point, Trap, Route & SPI
TI/TP-2/2.8 Boards – Warning Boards (Passenger, Goods, Shunting & Station), Shunting
Limit Board, Block Section Limit Board, STOP Board, Caution & Termination Boards,
etc
TI/TP-2/2.9 Classification of Stations, Minimum Equipment of Signals in Multiple Aspect Area,
Station Section
TI/TP-2/2.10 Conditions for taking ‘off’ Signals
TI/TP-2/2.11 Signal Failure
• Failure of all Signals, Passing IBSS/GSS at ‘ON’
• Reception on Obstructed / Non-Running / Non-Signalled Line
• Despatch from a Non- Running / Non-Signalled Line, a line out of group of lines
with Common Starter
• Introduction, Kavach and its Sub Systems :Salient features of Kavach , Components
of Kavach, Kavach arrangements in station at a glance, Loco Kavach at a glance,
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Tags, Working Principle
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TI/TP-2/2.12 Working of Trains generally
• Systems of working,
• Protection rules.
• Points, defective points.
• Precautions on receiving various authorities
• Precautions during S&T failures and non interlock working /overhauling/ cable
maggering
• Brakevan safety fittings, SLR equipment, Guard personal store, Working of EMU /
DMU,
• Goods load table and passenger load table.
• Std. Time, Advertised Time, Setting Watch, Time of attendance, On &Off
Registers.
• WTT, Load Table, Speeds – MPS, Booked Speed, Speed over Facing Points,
Speedometer.
• Caution Order – Kinds, Description & Circumstances-Speed.
• Engine Pushing.
• Head light, Marker light, Flasher light, Side lights, LV Board / Tail lamp.
• Equipments of Brake Van & Guard.
• Manning of Engine in motion, Persons in Engine, Driving Electric Train.
• Goods Home for Passenger Train, Direction of running.
• Guard, BV, Goods Train without Guard / BV
• Marshalling Order. ODC
• Examination of Train by Engine Crew, Coupling & uncoupling.
• Starting of Trains.
• Duties of Guard before starting, on run and on arrival
• Exchanging of all right signals, detaching engine both in block section and station
section
• Responsibility of Guard about caution order
• Responsibility of Guard regarding punctuality, Role of Guard for Punctual
running of passenger carrying train, Time tabling, Rake Link
• Train held up at First Stop Signal
• Attracting attention of LP, Application of Hand Brakes.
• Whistle & Bell Codes.
• Berthing of Trains, Manning of Engine.
• Material Train.
• Long Haul Trains –Need-Advantages-Special precautions
• Working of goods trains - CC+6+2, CC+8+2.
• Operational Modes of Onboard Kavach for Version 4.0: Driver Machine Interface
(DMI) at a glance, Different Types of Operational Modes of Onboard Kavach for
Version 4.0, Mode Transitions in Kavach Ver 4.0, Features available at different
Operational Modes in Kavach.
TI/TP-2/2.13 Control & Working of Stations
• Station Working Rules – Contents-validity-Rule diagram-Special precautions-
Appendices
• Forms – Responsibility of Guard
• Shunting – Definition, Types, Control & Supervision of Shunting, Shunting on
Gradients, Shunting Authorities
• Securing of Vehicles – Stabling at Station, stabling train / loco, clearance of
stable load, GDR check, Ghat rules – Slip siding and catch siding, Stalled in
Mid section

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TI/TP-2/2.14 Abnormal working situations -

 Paper Line Clear ticket, Authority To Proceed without Line Clear,
 Sending Relief Engine/Train into obstructed Block Section,
 TFC on Single Line & Double Lines,
 Single line working on Double Lines,
 Track defect, Thick and foggy weather.
 Duties of Guard -,
 Cattle run over cases,
 Obstruction in block section,
 Train delayed in block section,
 Loco pilot reporting any abnormal condition in block section.,
 Train stall on gradient,
 OHE failure,
 ACP, Engine failure,
 Application of brake /hand brake.
TI/TP-2/2.15 Automatic Block System (where required)
 Overview of Automatic Block System
 Kinds of Signals in Automatic Territory, Salient features of Automatic
Block System – S/L & D/L,
 Various Authorities to Proceed – S/L & D/L.
 Sequence of change of Aspect of Signals –4 Aspect, Passing
Auto/Semi Auto/Semi-Automatic Gate Stop Signals-
 Working of Modified Semi-Automatic Stop Signal and how to pass at
‘On’/ Defective condition.
Abnormal situations -
 Sending Relief Engine/Train into Obstructed D/L Section,
 Prolonged Failure of Signals in D/L, Both Signal & Communication failed
in D/L, T/A.912, Single Line working on Double line.
 Protection.
 Shunting.
 Movement against Direction of Traffic.
 Competency Certificate.
TI/TP-2/2.16 Engineering Works:
 Different types of Engineering works on Track
 Line Block – Responsibilities of Guard
 Works of Short duration & Long duration-Protection at work site
 Causeway
 Patrolling of Track, Duties of Patrolmen
TI/TP-2/2.17 Level Crossings – Types, Classification, Working instructions
TI/TP-2/2.18 Working of Trains in Electrified Section and brief idea of Emergency Train
Lighting System.

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TI/TP-2/3 TRANSPORTATION - 2
COACHING :
TI/TP-2/3.1  Organization set up of Commercial Department, Functions of Different
branches, Books of Reference
 Different kinds of Tickets,
 Break Journey Rules
 Booking of Luggage, Booking of Animals & Birds – IRCA Coaching Tariff
 General idea about Customer care and vigilance, NTES, IVRS, TSBE,
securities of ladies and handicapped pass.
 Booking of Parcels - IRCA Coaching Tariff, Preparation & Disposal of PWB,
Leasing of SLR, AGC, VP, Rebooking of Parcels
 Responsibility of Railways as carrier of Luggage, Parcels, etc – Common
Carrier liability
 Passenger Amenities,
 Public Complaints, Claims - causes & prevention
 Railways Act, 1989 – Important Sections
 General rules for booking of Parcel and Luggage, articles not accepted
in parcel and luggage. Parcel rate list, booking of bulky articles, booking
of motor cycle, free allowance, marginal allowance, percentage
charge on additional price, booking of dog, booking of animals in brake
van, Carriage of parcel, luggage, animals in brake van.
 Working of Cash Safe
 Packing, Labelling and Marking
 Permission to Travel Certificate, Guard Certificate
 Duties of Guard in case of theft in running train and seal
missing/damage.
GOODS :
TI/TP-2/3.2  Sidings – Types, Working Instructions, Siding timings
 EOL - Rules regarding Placement,
 Packing & Weighment of Goods-Electronic In motion Weighbridge
 Booking & Carriage of Military Traffic, Dangerous Goods
 Loading of Wagons, Sealing, Riveting & Locking
 Unloading of Wagons, Reporting of Discrepancies, Role of NR Cell
 Diversion and rebooking,
 Demurrage & Wharfage
 Military Warrant

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TI/TP-2/4 TRANSPORTATION - 4
C&W:
TI/TP-2/4.1 • Rolling Stock – Features, types, Its Nomenclature and Specifications
• LHB, Hybrid and conventional coach,
• ROH, IOH, POH of Rolling Stock
• Brake System:
• Air Brake System – working method with Diagrams, Parts & Functions, Working
of Single and Twin pipe air brake system
• Pneumatic Brake-Working principle
• Hand Brake in Rolling Stock
• Brake Power Certificate – Kinds, Validity for Coaching & Freight Trains
• Abnormal situations:
• Percentage of brake power required in goods/mixed/passenger trains, Alarm Chain
Pulling – resetting and isolating,
• Continuity test, Cases of brake binding and releasing, detection and action to be
taken,
• Flat tyre, Hot axle and Air spring failure - symptoms and action to be taken, open
door etc.
• Guard and Loco Pilot Check - Clearance from intermediate station
• Brake Continuity Test and its importance, Isolation of Distributor Valve.
• Trouble Shooting:
• Manning of Hose Pipe, coupling and it application and LHB Coaches.
• Guard and Driver Report
TI/TP-2/5 SAFETY MANAGEMENT
TI/TP-2/5.1 Accidents – Definitions, Threshold Value, Classification, Reporting, Assistance
Protocol.
• Accident case studies, Safety in train operation
• Consequential & other Train accidents
• Indicative Accidents – Class F, G & H
• Accident Management- Sounding of Hooter, Movement of Relief trains
• Chain of command during accident, Running of ART/SPART, ARME/SPARME,
Break down Special, Target Time,
• Protection of line, Preservation of clues at the site
• Various Accident Forms,
• Duties of SM, Guard, LP, Controller and Supervisors of various department in case
of Serious Accidents
• Person falling out / knocked down by Trains – Duties of Guards & SM
• Slack, Rough running reported by LPs / Guards
• Fire on Trains, Hot Axle, Train Parting / Dividing
• Prima-facie cause of accident, Reading and measurement at accident site by
Supervisors and preparation of Joint Note
• Ex-gratia payments
• Causes of accidents and remedial measures
• Accident enquiries, Levels of Enquiry
• FAQ related to Kavach

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on DM at National level, Golden Hour, DM Plans – at Divisional & Zonal
levels, Various Telephone Nos. of Authorities to be used in requirement of
assistance.
Working of trains during disasters (Floods, Cyclones, Earthquakes etc)
TI/TP-2/5.3 Guest lecture - by Divisional Officers / Supervisory Officials and Safety
Counsellors on “Accident Management”
TI/TP-2/5.4 First Aid – (Theory & Practical) Aims and Objective of First Aid, Respiration,
Fractures, Poisons, Injuries to internal Organs.
Principles of First Aid, Brief description of the structure and functions of the
body. General description of heart and vessels. Circulation of blood. Heart
attack, Blood pressure & CVS. Half Day Hands on Practice.
TI/TP-2/5.5 Fire Fighting – Theory & Demonstration, Civil defence.
Types of fire, causes of fire in train and at station, types of fire extinguisher,
upkeep/readiness and use of fire extinguisher. Prevention of fire.
Half Day Hands on Practice.

TI/TP-2/6 ESTABLISHMENT
TI/TP-2/6.1 Leave - their kinds and rules, Leave encashment Rule.
TI/TP-2/6.2 Passes - their kinds, Rules and eligibility.
TI/TP-2/6.3 Pay & Allowances - Entitlements, Rules regarding various allowances.
TI/TP-2/6.4 Main provisions of Railway Service Conduct Rules
TI/TP-2/6.5 HWPR, Duty hours of running staff.
TI/TP-2/6.6 D& AR – Brief Introduction-Standard Forms, Provision and procedure under
Discipline and Appeal Rule 1968.
TI/TP-2/6.7 NPS, relevant factors and calculation, benefits, disposal of dues by Society
Bank in case of employee's death
TI/TP-2/6.8 PNM, JCM, PREM, RTI, SBF, Confidential Report (APAR).
TI/TP-2/6.9 Medical Entitlements.
TI/TP-2/6.10 Seniority after the Induction Course at ZRTI. Career Prospects

TI/TP-2/7 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

TI/TP-2/7.1 Computerization in Indian Railways
TI/TP-2/7.2 Basic Knowledge of Computers (Word, Excel, Power Point presentation),
Means of Social Media and their uses
TI/TP-2/7.3 FOIS, RMS,TMS, COA, COIS, ICMS, PAM, NTES, WILD, SIMRAN, SATSANG etc-
an overview
TI/TP-2/7.4 CMS training
TI/TP-2/7.5 Hands on Practice.

TI/TP-2/8 ETHICAL LEADERSHIP & SOFT SKILL

TI/TP-2/8.1 Ethics – Meaning, Role, Need, Value and Importance in public life.
TI/TP-2/8.2 Leadership – Meaning, Role, Need, Value and Importance, Team building,
Crowed/Mob Management.
TI/TP-2/8.3 Personality Development - Meaning, Need and Importance. Positive
Attitude Development, Effective communication Skills, Patience, Brain
Storming, Perception. Forgiveness, Case studies/ inspirational videos.
TI/TP-2/8.4 Stress Management - Meaning, Causes, Symptoms, remedies importance in
personal and professional life.
TI/TP-2/8.5 Customer care - Public perception, public relations, courtesy, Customer
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TI/TP-2/8.6 Soft Skills – Meaning, Requirements and its importance in public life.
TI/TP-2/8.7 Yoga, PT, Meditation and Shramdan.
TI/TP-2/8.8 Sports

TI/TP-2/9 FIELD TRAINING

TI/TP-2/9.1 During the Training Course at ZRTI (3 days) - Work on Goods & Passenger
Train with on duty Guard.

TI/TP-2/10 CONTROL AND LOBBY TRAINING

TI/TP-2/10.1 Control and Lobby working In the Division for 2 Days.

TI/TP-2/11 EXAMINATION Day Hours

TI/TP-2/11.1 Paper – 1 1 3
(Transportation and Safety Management)
Max Marks: 100
[Obj: 40 Marks; Descriptive: 60 Marks]
TI/TP-2/11.2 Paper – 2 2 1 Hr. 30 Mnts.
(Commercial)
Max Marks: 50
[Obj: 20 Marks; Descriptive: 30 Marks]
TI/TP-2/11.3 Paper – 3 1 Hr. 30 Mnts.
(C&W and Others)
Max Marks: 50
[Obj: 20 Marks; Descriptive: 30 Marks]
TI/TP-2/11.4 Viva-voce Exam 3 --
Max. Marks 100 = (Traffic 50 + C&W 30 + ETL 20)

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Training Module for Section Controller Initial & Promotion

Department Transportation

Course No. TI/TP-3

Category Section Controller Initial / Promotion
Stage Induction through RRB or Promotion through Departmental Exam
Duration 54 working days / 324 Hours

S. No. Subject Hours Days

TI/TP-3/1 Foundation Course 12 02
TI/TP-3/2 Transportation -1 (Lower Transportation) 60 10
TI/TP-3/3 Transportation – 2 (Commercial) 36 06
TI/TP-3/4 Transportation – 3 (Higher Transportation) 48 08
TI/TP-3/5 Transportation – 4 (Other Departments) 30 05
TI/TP-3/6 Practical Training 18 03
TI/TP-3/7 Safety Management 18 03
TI/TP-3/8 Information Technology 30 05
TI/TP-3/9 Ethical leadership & Soft Skills 18 03
TI/TP-3/10 Control Training (6 Days x 6 Hrs.) 36 06
TI/TP-3/11 Examination 18 03
TOTAL 324 54

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TI/TP-3/1 FOUNDATION COURSE

TI/TP-3/1.1 Admission Formalities
TI/TP-3/1.2 History and Development of Indian Railways, its prime objectives-Vision
TI/TP-3/1.3 Organisational Set up of Indian Railways – Railway Board, Zonal Railway,
Divisional Level & Station/Depot Level
TI/TP-3/1.4 Various Departments of Indian Railways – Their functions – an Introduction
TI/TP-3/1.5 Organisational Set up of Traffic Department – Role of Operating, Commercial
Department
TI/TP-3/1.6 Control Department – Structure, Role, Importance and Functions in Operations.
TI/TP-3/1.7 Safety Department – Role, Importance and Functions in Railway Operations,
CRS: Organisation, Importance and Functions.
TI/TP-3/1.8 Official Language Implementation – Importance – Various Incentives for
qualifying in Hindi proficiency

TI/TP-3/2 TRANSPORTATION - 1
TI/TP-3/2.1 Safety Rules- G&SR, Special Instructions (BWM, AM, OM, WTT), Approved special
Instructions, SWR and Miscellaneous Instructions- Introduction
TI/TP-3/2.2 Rules applying to Railway servants generally
TI/TP-3/2.3 Definitions
TI/TP-3/2.4 Basic knowledge on P.Way, Rolling Stock, Electrical(Traction distribution) and
S & T, CRIS and its various applications in Indian Railways,
TI/TP-3/2.5 Signals -
Fixed Signals in Multiple Aspect Colour light signals - Distant, Inner Distant,
Combination of Distant Signal with Last Stop signal and Gate stop signal, Home,
Routing Home, Starter, Inter-Starter, Advanced Starter, Calling-On Signal, Shunt
Signal- Types, Gate Stop Signal with 'G' and without 'G' marker, Intermediate
Block Stop Signal on Single line, Double line and multiple line, Indicators - Route
indicators, Shunting Permitted Indicator, Boards- Warning Boards (Passenger,
Goods, Shunting & Station), Shunting/Block Section Limit Board, Caution &
Termination Indication Boards, etc. Hand Signals and their description,
knowledge and their exhibition, Fog / Detonating Signals, VTO, Fog signal post,
Fog Signalling , station detonator register, Working of trains in thick and foggy
weather, Warning Signal .
TI/TP-3/2.6 Station layouts, CSL, Marshalling yards, Components of Goods and Coaching
yards, Terminal yards
TI/TP-3/2.7 Points and its components -
Points and crossovers, turnouts, types of points, setting and securing of Points,
Point indicator and trap indicator, Isolation - Definition, Objective, Approved
means of isolation, Interlocking - Definition, Essentials of Interlocking, Kinds and
Standards of interlocking, Various interlocking devices - Mechanical, Electro
mechanical, Electronic and digital interlocking devices - Lever, Lever cabin,
Panel, RRI, VDU, BPAC, HASSDAC
TI/TP-3/2.8 System of working - Essentials of Absolute Block system, Classification of
Stations, minimum equipment of signals in multiple aspect area, Station section,
Block Section - condition for granting line clear, Conditions for taking OFF Home
signal, Routing signal, Starter, Inter Starter, Advanced Starter, Intermediate
block Stop Signal, Gate Stop Signal, Other system of working applicable on
concern railway.

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TI/TP-3/2.9 Various Authorities to Proceed - Single line and Double line, Block instrument
Failure, Follow up action, Procedure for preparation and issue of authorities
TI/TP-3/2.10 Reception and despatch of trains during signal failure -
Duties of SM when signal is defective - Inspection of defective gear, reporting
and recording of failures, restoration of failures - S&T/NM, S&T(T/351) (G&SR 3.68)
TI/TP-3/2.11 Procedure for dealing trains during failure of all reception and despatch stop
signals, Intermediate Block Stop Signal, Shunt signal, Shunting Permitted
Indicator, Gate Stop Signal
Other occasions- Reception and Despatch:
Reception on obstructed/non-running/non-signalled Road, Despatch from a
Non- Running/ Non- Signalled Road, line governed by common Starter
Responsibilities of Controller during Block Failure and abnormal conditions.
TI/TP-3/2.12 Control & Working of Stations -
Standard Time, Advertised Time, Station Working Rules – Various safety aspects
and special features.
TI/TP-3/2.13 Shunting - Definition, Types, Control, Supervision, Shunting on Gradients and
Authorities, Securing of Vehicles - Stabling of train at Station /Yard /Siding - Role
of station and running staff, Ghat section rules- Slip siding and Catch siding
TI/TP-3/2.14 Caution Order - Types, Circumstances, computer printed caution order,
exchange of caution messages through E-Mail, Receiving/Cancelling Caution
Order Message, Making Entries in Caution Order Register
Engine Pushing, Goods Train without Guard/ BV.
TI/TP-3/2.15 Abnormal Working -
Procedure for Sending relief engine, Total Interruption of Communication,
Temporary Single line working on Double line, Train parting, Train dividing, Run
away trains , Vehicles escaping
TI/TP-3/2.16 Level Crossing -Types, Classification, Working and Failure
TI/TP-3/2.17 Automatic Block System -
Essentials and Salient features of Automatic Block System – Single line and
Double line
Kinds of Signals in Automatic Territory
Various Authorities to Proceed - Single line and Double line
Passing Automatic / Semi- Automatic / Semi- Automatic Gate Stop Signal /
Modified Semi- Automatic Stop Signal at 'ON', Movement against direction of
traffic, Shunting
Sending Relief Engine/ Train into an Obstructed section
Abnormal working in Automatic Block System.

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TI/TP-3/3 TRANSPORTATION - 2
TI/TP-3/3.1  Brief introduction and role of commercial department
 Classification of station & minimum amenities provided at stations
 Booking of coach & Special Train (FTR)
 General features of rates and freight structure, Theory of rates, Routing,
 Opening and closing of halt station,
 Wagon demand, Registration, e-Registration, e-Demand, e-Payment
 allotment & supply of wagon, Change of destination, change of commodity
 Common carrier liability under section 93 to 104, Provision of 123 to 129 of Rly.
Act
 Various users consultative committees, public relations
 Procedure for re-booking and diversion, Short of destination
 Freight incentive schemes & Transportation products
 Down fall of traffic, Suggestions to capture the traffic, Measures to improve
railway earnings
TI/TP-3/3.2  Rail–Road co-ordination and competition,
 Booking and acceptance of Goods traffic,
 Demurrage and wharfage rules, stacking permission and rules, Waiver of
Demurrage and wharfage
 Types of sidings & opening of sidings, Traffic survey of new lines
 Weighment, Re-weighment, Punitive charges
 Private Freight Terminal, EOL
 Un connected , Un delivered, Over carrying consignment & working of NR
cell
 Claims, Causes & preventions,
 Commercial Statistics IT, FOIS, TMS, PMS, NTES

TI/TP-3/4 TRANSPORTATION - 3
TI/TP-3/4.1 Control Organisation :
 Organisational Setup, functions of various controls – trains, traffic,
punctuality, power, traction loco, crew, traction power, engineering, S&T,
security, C&W, General Electrical
 Master Chart – preparation, advance plotting and planning
 Duties of Trains Controller, traffic controller, Punctuality Controller, Chief
Controller, Various Registers maintained at Control office
 Trains Branch- Preparation of various reports on hourly, daily and
periodically, Preparation of statistics, USF, Data collection/ monitoring on
FOIS and ICMS
 Working of Central and Emergency Control at HQ
TI/TP-3/4.2 Goods train operations –
 Nomenclature of various goods stock, Maintenance schedule of Rolling
stock, Brake Power Certificate
 Kinds of goods trains, load, ordering of goods train, average speed of
goods train, Pre-departure and Post arrival detention, putting back of
ordered goods trains, Express goods train and Goods time table
 Interchange of Goods trains – Forecast and commitments for the day,
factors affecting interchange
 Block rake marshalling –, movement, special goods stock, CONCORD,
CONTRACK, Steel rakes and NMG, Restricted and prohibited trains, TPMS, e-
Act, ODC/ISMD
 Marshalling yard and its components

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I/3117998/2025  Wagon pool, wagon census, stock report

 Allotment of wagons, Quotas and restrictions, Preferential traffic schedule
 Line Capacity – calculation, factor affecting line capacity, measures to
improve line capacity, Load Table, Requirement of Banking and Assisting
Engine,
 Throughput - factor affecting, measures to improve throughput, ESP, SIP,
DPR, Goods Terminal, various Sidings – working, measures to reduce
detention
TI/TP-3/4.3 Passenger train operation –
Nomenclature of various coaching stock, Special features of New coaching
stock
Types of passenger carrying trains – Mail/Express, Super Fast, Passenger viz
conventional, EMU, DEMU, MEMU, Train-18, Tejas, Train-20 etc.
Time tabling of Passenger trains – types, procedure for preparation, issue and
revision , SATSANG, Platform occupation Chart, pit-line occupation chart
Running time- Calculation, Speed trial, MPS, Booked Speed, Speed over Facing
Points, turnouts, Various time allowances.
Punctuality – calculation, factors affecting punctuality and measures to
improve punctuality, PAM, GPS, Data logger, e-TSR, LTM-Cause wise analysis
Rake link- Preparation and issue of Rake link booklet
Movement of special / VIP trains, precautions for military and ‘mela’ special
TI/TP-3/4.4 Loco Utilisation -
Locos – types, hauling capacity, detention, balancing, power plan, outage,
measures to improve loco utilisation, engine link, Maintenance – Scheduling of
various locos, POH, ROH, nomination of locos for various services and sections,
economy in fuel consumption, Managing loco failures, Dead loco movement
TI/TP-3/4.5 Crew Management - crew link, booking of crew, lobby working, 10 hour rule,
HQ and outstation rest, Running room and other facilities for crew.
TI/TP-3/4.6 Operating Statistics
Wagon holding- Average wagon balance, Wagon KM per Wagon Day, NTKM
per Engine Hour, NTKM per Wagon Day, EKM per Engine Day on Line, In Use
etc.
Wagon turn round – calculation and measures to improve wagon turn round,
Operating Ratio
TI/TP-3/4.7 Train Papers -
Combined Train Report, Rough Journal Book, Vehicle Guidance , Late Train
Memo
TI/TP-3/4.8 Inspections - Objectives, types, levels, periodicity, Techniques, follow up
TI/TP-3/4.9 Non-Interlocked working - Temporary Working Instructions and Safety
precautions, Preparation of chart, planning train operations, precautions to
reduce train detentions

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TI/TP-3/5 TRANSPORTATION - 4
TI/TP-3/5.1 S&T:
Specific duties under G&S.R
Duties of S&T Staff – Co-ordination with other Departments, Maintenance
Schedule, etc
Forms & Memos:
• S&T (NM), S&T (T/351)
• Failure Advice & Joint Restoration Memo
• Route Release Memo, etc
Joint Inspection of Points & Crossings with JE/SE/P.Way – Schedule,
Observations, Follow up, Signal Sighting Committee
Panel/RRI/SSI- Resetting of Route/BPAC, Data Logger-Use in failure restoration
& Maintenance
• Introduction, Kavach and its Sub Systems: Salient features of Kavach ,
Components of Kavach, Kavach arrangements in station at a glance, Loco
Kavach at a glance, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Tags, Working
Principle
• Operational Modes of Onboard Kavach for Version 4.0: Driver Machine
Interface (DMI) at a glance, Different Types of Operational Modes of Onboard
Kavach for Version 4.0, Mode Transitions in Kavach Ver 4.0, Features
available at different Operational Modes in Kavach.
TI/TP-3/5.2 Engineering :
Specific duties under G&S.R
Duties of P.Way Staff – Co-ordination with other Departments, Maintenance
Schedule, etc
Basics about Track, Track-Wheel Interface, Sleepers, Ballasts, etc Types of Track
Defects – Slack/Rough running, Lurch, Buckling, etc
Types of Track Machines, Types of Blocks & Working of Track Machines Types
of Engineering Works-CTR,DSW,TRR,TSR
Blocking of Running Lines, Precautions Integrated Block System & Block
Corridor Action in case of weather warning messages
TI/TP-3/5.3 Electrical:
Specific duties under G&S.R
Duties of OHE Staff – Co-ordination with other Departments, Maintenance
Schedule, etc
Basics about AC Traction, Elementary Knowledge of OHE
Types of Power Block-Precautions & Procedures, Working of Tower Wagon Visit
to Traction Power Controller Office, SCADA
OHE Sectioning Diagram, FP, SSP, SP, Sector, Sub-Sector, Elementary and
Neutral sections, Reporting of abnormalities and action to be taken.
Operation of Isolator Switches, Authorized Persons
Types of Power Block, Precautions & Procedures, Power Block Registers
TI/TP-3/5.4 Mechanical :
Rolling Stock – Features & Specifications Locomotives- Kind, Features and
Specifications
Examinations- kinds, Things to be observe and Specifications Brake System –
Working of Air Brake System
Abnormal occasions – Flat Tyre, Brake Binding, Hot Axle, open door etc
Brake Power Certificates – Various kinds of Coaching & Freight BPCs

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TI/TP-3/6 PRACTICAL TRAINING
TI/TP-3/6.1 HOC/TOC, Login, Password, Observe current position, forecast and plan
TI/TP-3/6.2 Charting of trains in the section – Train Ordering, Entering train timings, Plotting
work-on-line, line block, power block, caution order, abnormal working, failures
of all types, movement of motor trolleys, stabling of vehicles at stations, line
position of stations

TI/TP-3/6.3 COA hand held training through CRIS offline.

TI/TP-3/7 SAFETY MANAGEMENT
TI/TP-3/7.1 Accidents – Definitions, Threshold Value, Classification, Reporting, Assistance
Protocol.
• Accident case studies, Safety in train operation
• Consequential & other Train accidents
• Indicative Accidents – Class F, G & H
• Accident Management- Sounding of Hooter, Movement of Relief trains
• Chain of command during accident, Running of ART/SPART,
ARME/SPARME, Break down Special, Target Time,
• Protection of line, Preservation of clues at the site
• Various Accident Forms,
• Duties of SM, Guard, LP, Controller and Supervisors of various department in
case of Serious Accidents
• Person falling out / knocked down by Trains – Duties of Guards & SM
• Slack, Rough running reported by LPs / Guards
• Fire on Trains, Hot Axle, Train Parting / Dividing
• Prima-facie cause of accident, Reading and measurement at accident site by
Supervisors and preparation of Joint Note
• Ex-gratia payments
• Causes of accidents and remedial measures
• Accident enquiries, Levels of Enquiry
• Chronological Register (Log Book)
• Kavach Related FAQ
TI/TP-3/7.2 Disaster Management – Introduction, Various Organizations, Developments on
DM at National level, Golden Hour, DM Plans – at Divisional & Zonal levels,
Various Telephone Nos. of Authorities to be used in requirement of assistance.
Working of trains during disasters (Floods, Cyclones, Earthquakes etc)
TI/TP-3/7.3 First Aid – (Theory & Practical) Aims and Objective of First Aid, Respiration,
Fractures, Poisons, Injuries to internal Organs.
Principles of First Aid, Brief description of the structure and functions of the
body. General description of heart and vessels. Circulation of blood. Heart attack,
Blood pressure & CVS. Half Day Hands on Practice.
TI/TP-3/7.4 Fire Fighting – Theory & Demonstration, Civil defence. Types of fire, causes of
fire in train and at station, types of fire extinguisher, upkeep/readiness and use of
fire extinguisher. Prevention of fire.
Half Day Hands on Practice.

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TI/TP-3/8 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
TI/TP-3/8.1 Computerization in Indian Railways
TI/TP-3/8.2 Basic Knowledge of Computers (Word, Excel, Power Point), Means of Social
Media and their uses.
TI/TP-3/8.3 COA, FOIS, RMS,TMS, COIS, ICMS, PAM, CMS, NTES, WILD, SIMRAN, SATSANG
etc- an overview and integration
TI/TP-3/8.4 Hand on Practice.

TI/TP-3/9 ETHICAL LEADERSHIP & SOFT SKILL

TI/TP-3/9.1 Ethics – Meaning, Role, Need, Value and Importance in public life.
TI/TP-3/9.2 Leadership – Meaning, Role, Need, Value and Importance, Team building,
Crowed/Mob Management.
TI/TP-3/9.3 Personality Development - Meaning, Need and Importance. Positive Attitude
Development, Effective communication Skills, Patience, Brain Storming,
Perception. Forgiveness, Case studies/ inspirational videos.
TI/TP-3/9.4 Stress Management - Meaning, Causes, Symptoms, remedies importance in
personal and professional life.
TI/TP-3/9.5 Customer care - Public perception, public relations, courtesy, Customer service
its importance and provision.
TI/TP-3/9.6 Soft Skills – Meaning, Requirements and its importance in public life.
TI/TP-3/9.7 Yoga, PT, Meditation and Shramdan.
TI/TP-3/9.8 Sports
TI/TP-3/10 CONTROL TRAINING
TI/TP-3/10.1 Control Training In the Division’s Control Office for 6 Days.

TI/TP-3/11 EXAMINATION Day Hours

TI/TP-2/11.1 Paper – 1 (Transportation and Safety Management) 1 3
Max Marks: 100 [Obj: 40 Marks; Descriptive: 60 Marks]
TI/TP-2/11.2 Paper – 2 (Commercial and Others) 2 3
Max Marks: 100 [Obj: 40 Marks; Descriptive: 60 Marks]
TI/TP-2/11.3 Paper – 3 (Charting) 3 3
Max Marks: 100

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Training Module
for Trains Clerk Initial/Promotion

Department Transportation
Course No. TI/TP-4
Category Trains Clerk Initial/Promotion
Stage Induction through RRB or Promotion through Departmental
Exam
Duration 36 Working Days / 216 Hours

S. No. Subject Hours Days

TI/TP-4/1 Foundation Course 12 02

TI/TP-4/2 Transportation -1 (Lower Transportation) 48 08

TI/TP-4/3 Transportation – 2 (Commercial) 06 01

TI/TP-4/4 Transportation – 3 (Higher Transportation) 48 08

TI/TP-4/5 Transportation – 4 (Other Departments) 06 01

TI/TP-4/6 Safety Management 12 02

Information Technology and Its Practical
TI/TP-4/7 36 06
Training
TI/TP-4/8 Ethical Leadership & Soft Skills 18 03

TI/TP-4/9 Field Training (4 Days X 6 Hrs.) 24 04

TI/TP-4/10 Examination 06 01

TOTAL 216 36

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TI/TP-4/1 FOUNDATION COURSE
TI/TP-4/1.1 Admission Formalities
TI/TP-4/1.2 History and Development of Indian Railways, its prime objectives-Vision
TI/TP-4/1.3 Organisational Set up of Indian Railways – Railway Board, Zonal Railway,
Divisional Level & Station/Depot Level
TI/TP-4/1.4 Various Departments of Indian Railways – Their functions – an Introduction
TI/TP-4/1.5 Organisational Set up of Traffic Department – Role of Operating,
Commercial Department
TI/TP-4/1.6 Control Department – Structure, Role, Importance and Functions in
Operations.
TI/TP-4/1.7 Safety Department – Role, Importance and Functions in Railway Operations,
CRS: Organisation, Importance and Functions.
TI/TP-4/1.8 Official Language Implementation – Importance – Various Incentives for
qualifying in Hindi proficiency
TI/TP-4/1.9 Customer Care and Sensitisation on Role of Trains Clerk in Indian Railways
TI/TP-4/1.10 Field visit to nearby Station - Familiarization with Station and Trains Clerks
Duties-Physical Observation
TI/TP-4/1.11 Establishment - Railway service conduct rules and DAR, Pass and leave rules,
HWPR

TI/TP-4/2 TRANSPORTATION - 1
TI/TP-4/2.1 Introduction, General idea about G&SR, BWM, AM, operating manual, SWR
etc.
TI/TP-4/2.2 Important Definitions
TI/TP-4/2.3 Rules applying to Railway servants generally
TI/TP-4/2.4 General idea about Signals
TI/TP-4/2.5 Basic knowledge of Systems of working
TI/TP-4/2.6 Working time table. Load Table, PSR, Speeds - MPS, Booked Speed
TI/TP-4/2.7 Authorities related with TNC
TI/TP-4/2.8 Securing of vehicles, stabling train / loco, precautions while clearing stable
load.
TI/TP-4/2.9 Marshalling Order, ODC / ISMD
TI/TP-4/2.10 Shunting - Definition, Types, Precautions during shunting.
TI/TP-4/2.11 Long haul train operation, Heavy Haul Train
TI/TP-4/2.12 Hot Axle / Flat tyre / brake binding / open door / hanging part
TI/TP-4/2.13 Duties of TNC -
 Repeating yard position
 Out report
 Keeping yard balance, Stock Report - for Coaching and Goods
 Calculating load tonnage
 Preparation of Vehicle Guidance – manually, through FOIS or ICMS
 Offering of rake / load for examination / precaution after examination
TI/TP-4/2.14 Registers maintained by TNC at station / yard / control office

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TI/TP-4/3 TRANSPORTATION - 2
TI/TP-4/3.1 Indent, allotment and supply of wagons
TI/TP-4/3.2 Commercial placement and release, Labeling, Riveting and sealing,
TI/TP-4/3.3 Weighment and Re-weighment of goods
TI/TP-4/3.4 Demurrage and wharfage rules, Stacking
TI/TP-4/3.5 Sidings – types, siding charges, freight and shunting charges
TI/TP-4/3.6 Unconnected wagons and NR cell
TI/TP-4/3.7 Permissible Carrying capacity of Wagons (PCC), uneven and overloading,

TI/TP-4/4 TRANSPORTATION - 3
TI/TP-4/4.1 Role of TNC in train operation.
TI/TP-4/4.2 Important rules regarding working of trains.
TI/TP-4/4.3 Function of control organization.
TI/TP-4/4.4 Activities in station / yard / control office
TI/TP-4/4.5 Various types of coaching and goods stock, Rake Links
TI/TP-4/4.6 Census, stock report.
TI/TP-4/4.7 Goods train operation, Train ordering, pre departure detention causes and
remedial measures, Block Rake operation
TI/TP-4/4.8 Divisional wagon balance
TI/TP-4/4.9 Interchange
TI/TP-4/4.10 Marshalling yard, shunting memo preparation after shunting (cut card), Yard
congestion
TI/TP-4/4.11 Wagon pool
TI/TP-4/4.12 Wagon turn round, Throughput
TI/TP-4/4.13 Operating statistics, Operating Ratio
TI/TP-4/4.14 Morning position, Factors Affecting Train Operation (FATO)
TI/TP-4/4.15 Marshaling of goods and coaching trains, Ghat Marshalling, rake link.
TI/TP-4/4.16 Wagon placement and removal
TI/TP-4/4.17 Axle load, requirement of banker engine.
TI/TP-4/4.18 Close circuit rakes, Premium, end to end rake and Container rakes.
TI/TP-4/4.19 Punctuality of trains
TI/TP-4/4.20 Engine usage, outage

TI/TP-4/5 TRANSPORTATION - 4
TI/TP-4/5.1 Brake system and Advantage of Air Brake
Brief idea of braking system. Various Parts and their function. Advantages of
Air Brake System. Amount of Air Pressure in Loco and brake van. Continuity
test.
TI/TP-4/5.2 Examination of trains – Various types of examinations of coaching stocks,
Primary and secondary maintenance, Other end attention, Rake link,
Various types of examination of Goods stocks, Intensive Examination , CC,
Premium rake, Brake power certificate, Safe to run certificate,
GDR, working of stabled load,
TI/TP-4/5.3 Nomenclature of Coaching and Goods Stocks., Knowledge of latest
coaching and goods stock.

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TI/TP-4/6 SAFETY MANAGEMENT
TI/TP-4/6.1 Accident –
 Definition, Classification,
 Sounding of Hooter, Movement of Relief trains
 Running of ART/SPART, ARME/SPARME, Break down Special, Target Time,
 Various Accident Forms,
 Fire on Trains, Hot Axle,
 Causes of accidents
 Chronological Register (Log Book)
TI/TP-4/6.2 Disaster Management – Introduction, Various Organizations, Developments
on DM at National level, Golden Hour, DM Plans – at Divisional & Zonal levels,
Various Telephone Nos. of Authorities to be used in requirement of
assistance.
TI/TP-4/6.3 Fire Fighting – Types of fire, causes of fire in train and at station, types of fire
extinguisher, upkeep/readiness and use of fire extinguisher. Prevention of fire.
Half Day for Hands on Practice.

TI/TP-4/7 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

TI/TP-4/7.1 Computerization in Indian Railways
TI/TP-4/7.2 Basic Knowledge of Computers(Word, Excel, Power Point), Means of Social
Media and their uses
TI/TP-4/7.3 FOIS, RMS,TMS, COIS, ICMS, PAM, CMS, NTES, COA, WILD, SIMRAN, SATSANG
etc.
TI/TP-4/7.4 Preparation of Late Train Movement (LTM) in PAM.
TI/TP-4/7.5 Hand on Practice on FOIS, ICMS, CMS etc.

TI/TP-4/8 ETHICAL LEADERSHIP & SOFT SKILL

TI/TP-4/8.1 Ethics – Meaning, Role, Need, Value and Importance in public life.
TI/TP-4/8.2 Leadership – Meaning, Role, Need, Value and Importance, Team building,
Crowed/Mob Management.
TI/TP-4/8.3 Personality Development - Meaning, Need and Importance. Positive Attitude
Development, Effective communication Skills, Patience.
TI/TP-4/8.4 Stress Management - Meaning, Causes, Symptoms, remedies importance in
personal and professional life.
TI/TP-4/8.6 Soft Skills – Meaning, Requirements and its importance in public life.
TI/TP-4/8.7 Yoga, PT, Meditation and Shramdan.
TI/TP-4/8.8 Sports

TI/TP-4/9 FIELD TRAINING

TI/TP-4/9.1 Practical Field Training (4 Days -2 Days Coaching + 2 Days Goods)

TI/TP-4/10 EXAMINATION Day Hours

TI/TP-4/10.1 Paper – 1 (Transportation) 1 3
Max Marks: 100 [Obj: 40 Marks; Descriptive: 60 Marks]

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I/3117998/2025 Training Module for

Cabin Man/Points Man/Lever Man/Gate Man – Initial/Promotion

Department Transportation
Course No. TI/TP-5
Category Cabin Man/Points Man/Lever Man/Gate Man
Stage Initial / Promotion
Duration 24 Working Days = 144 Hours

Module No. Description Hours Days

TI/TP -5/1 Foundation Course 06 01
TI/TP -5/2 Transportation -1 (Lower Transportation) 66 11
TI/TP -5/3 Transportation -1 (Commercial) 06 01
TI/TP -5/4 Transportation – 4 (Other Department) 12 02
TI/TP -5/5 Safety Management 12 02
TI/TP -5/6 Information Technology 12 02
TI/TP -5/7 Ethical Leadership & Soft Skills 12 02
TI/TP -5/8 Field Training (2 Days x 6 Hours) 12 02
TI/TP -5/9 Examination 06 01
TOTAL 144 24

TI/TP -5/1 FOUNDATION COURSE

TI/TP -5/1.1 Admission formalities.
TI/TP -5/1.2 History and development of Indian Railways. Organisation of Indian
Railways. Various departments of Railways, their functions, Various
organisations working under Ministry of railways. Future strategies.
TI/TP -5/1.3 Operating department organisation at various level, its functions and
objectives etc. Safety in train operation, CRS and functions.
TI/TP -5/1.4 Establishment, Organisation and functions. Leave & Pass rules, TA& DA rules,
Main provisions of Service Conduct Rules, 1966, HWPR(HOER) and
preliminary idea of D&AR, New pension scheme, RTI.

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TI/TP -5/2.1 General Introduction of Railway and Transportation branch. Introduction of
ZRTI setup, Syllabus, Timing, Examination pattern and future prospects.
TI/TP -5/2.2 Role and responsibility for safety in railway transportation.
TI/TP -5/2.3 Conduct of Railway servants.
TI/TP -5/2.4 Important Definitions of Chapter – 1 of G & SR.
TI/TP -5/2.5 Classification of stations, Minimum signals at different classes of stations.
TI/TP -5/2.6 Signal -
• Two and Multiple aspect Semaphore and Colour Light signals,
• Fixed Signal – Approach, Departure, Subsidiary – description and
identification of each signal, distinguishing marks on signal, aspect and
indication of signal,
• Working of signal – mechanically and electrically,
• Hand signal – upkeep and use of hand signal in train working and during
shunting,
• Detonating signal – description and use in thick & foggy weather and in
accident/obstruction, VTO, Fog signal post.
TI/TP -5/2.7 Point -
• Types of points (Facing, Trailing, Trap, Permanent Locked etc.) and their
component.
• Securing of point, clamp and padlock, key locking, plunger bolt locking,
facing point lock, lock bar, track circuits, axle counter.
• Working of point by mechanically through rodding or double wiring or by
electrically through motor operation, use of crank handle.
• Pull sheet, Painting of lever, clutch resetting lever, compensator.
TI/TP -5/2.8 Description of Point Indicator, Trap indicator, SPI, signal repeater, route
indicator, SLB, BSLB etc., Indications in cabin.
TI/TP -5/2.9 Working of trains during failure of point, signal or other S&T gear, precaution
during failure, Disconnection and Reconnection, precaution during
disconnection.
TI/TP -5/2.10 Brief knowledge about various system of working on Indian Railways,
Absolute Block System – Essentials, Condition for granting line clear and
taking off signals,
TI/TP -5/2.11 Interlocking -
• Definition, types of interlocking, standards of interlocking, Key transmitters,
Mechanical/Electrical Slotting.
• Isolation – setting of points and cross-over by means of snag dead ends, sand
humps, derailing switch, scotch block.

TI/TP -5/2.12 Shunting rule at single and double line station, precautions and use of fixed
signal during shunting, control of shunting, prohibition of shunting.
TI/TP -5/2.13 Securing of vehicles in running line and non-running line, vehicle running away.
TI/TP -5/2.14 Procedure for reception and despatch of trains at different classes of stations on
single and double line, ringing of station/platform bell,
TI/TP -5/2.15 • Reception of trains on obstructed or non-signalled line, despatch of train from
non-signalled line or from a line having common starter signal,
• Working of trains during failure of block instrument,
• Working of train without Guard/Brake-Van,
• TSL working,

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TI/TP -5/2.16 Action to be taken when –
• A train parts,
• A train is to be divided in the block section,
• Fire on a vehicle,
• Patrolman becomes overdue,
• Abnormal conditions reported on track,
• Run away train,
• Thick & Foggy weather,
• Hanging part in the train,
• Hot axle in the train,
• Falling goods from wagon,
• train passing without TL/TB.
• regarding complete arrival of train,
• clearance of fouling mark,
• reversal of point,
• using of stop collar,
• ensuring of normal position of signal and indication after arrival of train,
• watching of train passing through cabin,
• exchanging of signal with station staff/train crew
TI/TP -5/2.17 Working of Level Crossing Gates under normal and abnormal circumstances,
Gate working rules, equipments.
TI/TP -5/2.18 Means of communication and their use.
TI/TP -5/2.19 Train Signal Register, Line Concurrence book, Private Number book, Station bells,
Bell code signals, Engine whistle codes, Brief idea about Caution order and other
important paper authorities.
TI/TP -5/2.20 Catch and Slip Sidings, station sidings.
TI/TP -5/2.21 Importance, understanding and signing on Assurance Register.

TI/TP -5/3 TRANSPORTATION - 2 (COMMERCIAL)

TI/TP -5/3.1 Brief knowledge of organisation and functions of Commercial Department
TI/TP -5/3.2 Basic knowledge of Ticket, different kinds of ticket, Journey & Non journey
tickets.
TI/TP -5/3.3 Basic knowledge of Goods sheds, Papers used at Goods shed, Precautions
during loading and unloading at Goods shed, Packing, Labelling & Marking.
TI/TP -5/3.4 Role as a railwayman to reduce claims, Child protection Act.

TI/TP -5/4 TRANSPORTATION - 4

ELECTRICAL
TI/TP -5/4.1 General idea of electrified section, important component and their use,
precaution during shunting, operation of isolator switch, Local and power
block.
MECHANICAL
TI/TP -5/4.2 Brief idea of braking system. Difference between Vacuum brake and Air Brake
system, Advantages of Air Brake System. Working of Single Pipe and Double
Pipe Air Brake System. Continuity test and its importance, Various components

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TI/TP -5/4.3 Brake Power and Brake Power Certificate, Alarm chain pulling –
resetting/isolating, Causes of Brake Binding and its releasing, Flat tyre and its
movement.
TI/TP -5/4.4 Brief idea of new rolling coaching and goods stock including LHB coach,
important under gear component and their use, different types of couplings,
method and precaution of attaching/detaching of vehicle.

TI/TP -5/5 SAFETY MANAGEMENT

TI/TP -5/5.1 Accidents –
 Definition, Classification
 Consequential & other Train accidents
 Indicative Accidents – Class F, G & H
 Sounding of Hooter, Movement of Relief trains
 Running of ART, ARME, Target Time
 Protection of line, Preservation clues at the site
 Fire on Trains, Hot Axle, Train Parting / Dividing
TI/TP -5/5.2 Disaster Management – Introduction, Golden Hour
TI/TP -5/5.3 First Aid – (Theory & Practical) Aims and Objective of First Aid.
Half day Hands on Practice.
TI/TP -5/5.4 Fire Fighting – Theory & Demonstration, Types of fire, causes of fire in train
and at station, types of fire extinguisher, upkeep/readiness and use of fire
extinguisher, Hands on Practice.

TI/TP -5/6 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

TI/TP -5/6.1 Computerization in Indian Railways
TI/TP -5/6.2 Basic Knowledge of Computers(Word, Excel, Power Point), Means of Social
Media and their uses
TI/TP -5/6.3 Overview of various IT applications on Indian Railways.
TI/TP -5/6.4 Hands on Practice.

TI/TP -5/7 ETHICAL LEADERSHIP & SOFT SKILL

TI/TP -5/7.1 Ethics – Meaning, Role, Need, Value and Importance in public life.
TI/TP -5/7.2 Leadership – Meaning, Role, Need, Value and Importance.
TI/TP -5/7.3 Stress Management - Meaning, Causes, Symptoms, remedies importance in
personal and professional life.
TI/TP -5/7.4 Soft Skills – Meaning, Requirements and its importance in public life.
TI/TP -5/7.5 Yoga, PT, Meditation and Shramdan.
TI/TP -5/7.6 Sports

TI/TP -5/8 FIELD TRAINING

TI/TP -5/8.1 Study Tour during the Training Course at ZRTI (2 days)

TI/TP -5/9 EXAMINATION Day Hours

TI/TI/TP -5/9.1 Paper – 1 (Transportation) 1 3
Max Marks: 100 [Obj: 40 Marks; Descriptive: 60 Marks]
Model Room viva test
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Training Module for Shunting Master/Jamadar Promotion

Department Transportation
Course No. TP-6
Category Shunting Master/Shunting Jamadar
Stage Promotion through Departmental Examination
Duration 21 Working Days = 126 Hours

Module No. Description Hours Days

TP-6/1 Foundation Course 06 01
TP-6/2 Transportation -1 (Lower Transportation) 36 06
TP-6/3 Transportation – 4 (Other Department) 06 01
TP-6/4 Safety Management 12 02
TP-6/5 Ethical Leadership & Soft Skills 18 03
TP-6/6 Information Technology 18 03
TP-6/7 Field Training (4 Days x 6 Hrs) 24 04
TP-6/8 Examination 06 01
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TP-6/1 FOUNDATION COURSE

TP-6/1.1 Admission formalities.
TP-6/1.2 History and development of Indian Railways. Organisation of Indian Railways.
Various departments of Railways, their functions, Various organisations
working under Ministry of railways. Future strategies.
TP-6/1.3 Operating department organisation at various level, its functions and
objectives etc. Safety in train operation, CRS and functions.
TP-6/1.4 Establishment, Organisation and functions. Leave & Pass rules, TA& DA rules,
Main provisions of Service Conduct Rules, 1966, HWPR (HOER) and preliminary
idea of D&AR, New pension scheme, RTI.

TP-6/2 TRANSPORTATION -1
TP-6/2.1 General Introduction of Railway and Transportation branch. Introduction of
ZRTI setup, Syllabus, Timing, Examination pattern and future prospects.
TP-6/2.2 Responsibility of railway employee in respect of their duties and Railways
safety.
TP-6/2.3 Brief idea of Important Definitions of G & SR.
TP-6/2.4 Classification of stations, Minimum signals at different classes of stations.
TP-6/2.5 Brief idea of Fixed signals with special reference to Shunt signals, Hand signals,
Fog signals. Points and Trap Indicators, SPI, SLB and BSLB.
TP-6/2.6 Types of points and their working, locking of points at interlocked and non-
interlocked stations, clamping and cotter bolting of point to avoid any
chances of derailment and point bursting.
TP-6/2.7 Train and shunting movement during failure of signal and point, precaution
during thick& foggy weather.
TP-6/2.8 Brief idea of Absolute Block System and Automatic Block System, working of LC
Gate.
TP-6/2.9 Kinds of shunting, shunting rules, precautions during shunting, persons
authorised to supervise shunting & their responsibility.
Issue of shunting order and shunting certificates, shunting speeds, different
shunting stages.
TP-6/2.10 Stabling and Securing of vehicles/Locos on running line and non-running line.
TP-6/2.11 Definition, brief idea of marshalling of different trans, necessity of marshalling.
Attaching of vehicles outside rear brake van, attaching of four wheeled
vehicles in passenger trains, attaching of vehicles containing live stock,
explosive, Dead engine and dangerous goods. Attaching of saloons,
Inspections carriage, through sectional and slip coaches, Planned formation of
trains.
TP-6/2.12 Design, component and working of Marshalling yards.
TP-6/2.13 Brief idea of Wagon Pool. Pooled wagons, NP Wagons, Local loading stock
and departmental stock, wagon census.
TP-6/2.14 Nomenclature of various Coaching and Goods stocks.
TP-6/2.15 Duties of Shunting Master/Jamadar regarding safety of trains and to avoid
detention.
TP-6/2.16 Standard Moving Dimensions, ODC and their movement, Speed of ODC.

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TP-6/3 TRANSPORTATION - 4
ELECTRICAL
TP-6/3.1 General idea of electrified section, important component and their use,
precaution during shunting on unwired lines, operation of isolator switch, Local
and power block.
MECHANICAL
TP-6/3.2 Brief idea of braking system. Difference between Vacuum brake and Air Brake
system, Advantages of Air Brake System. Working of Single Pipe and Double
Pipe Air Brake System. Continuity test and its importance, Various components
of vacuum brake system and air brake system.
TP-6/3.3 Brake Power Certificate, percentage of brake power required in
Passenger/Mixed/Goods trains, Alarm chain pulling – resetting/isolating,
Causes of Brake Binding and its releasing, Flat tyre and its movement.
TP-6/3.4 Brief idea of new rolling coaching and goods stock including LHB coach,
important under gear component and their use, different types of couplings,
method and precaution of attaching/detaching of vehicle.

TP-6/4 SAFETY MANAGEMENT

TP-6/4.1 Accidents –
 Definition and Classification
 Sounding of Hooters, Movement of Relief trains
 Running of ART, ARME, Hooters, Target Time
 Protection of line, Preservation clues at the site
 Fire on Trains, Hot Axle, Hanging part, Open door, Load shifting
TP-6/4.2 Disaster Management – Introduction, Golden Hour
TP-6/4.3 First Aid – (Theory & Practical) Aims and Objective of First Aid, Respiration,
Fractures, Poisons, Injuries to internal Organs.
Principles of First Aid, Brief description of the structure and functions of the
body. General description of heart and vessels. Circulation of blood. Heart
attack, Blood pressure & CVS. Half Day Hands on Practice.
TP-6/4.4 Fire Fighting – Theory & Demonstration, Types of fire, causes of fire in train and
at station, types of fire extinguisher, upkeep/readiness and use of fire
extinguisher. Hands on Practice.

TP-6/5 ETHICAL LEADERSHIP & SOFT SKILL

TP-6/5.1 Ethics – Meaning, Role, Need, Value and Importance in public life.
TP-6/5.2 Leadership – Meaning, Role, Need, Value and Importance.
TP-6/5.3 Stress Management - Meaning, Causes, Symptoms, remedies importance in
personal and professional life.
TP-6/5.4 Soft Skills – Meaning and Requirements.
TP-6/5.5 Yoga, PT, Meditation and Shramdan.
TP-6/5.6 Sports

TP-6/6 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

TP-6/6.1 Computerization in Indian Railways and its advantages

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I/3117998/2025 TP-6/6.2 Basic Knowledge of Computers (Word, Excel, Power Point), Means of Social
Media and their uses.
TP-6/6.3 FOIS, RMS,TMS, COIS, NTES etc- an overview
TP-6/7 FIELD TRAINING
TP-6/7.1 Field Training for 6 Days

TP-6/8 EXAMINATION Days Hours

TP-6/8.1 Paper – 1 (Transportation) - Max. Marks = 100 1 3

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Training Module for Passenger Guard Promotion

Department Transportation
Course No. TP–7
Category Passenger Guard Promotion
Stage Departmental Promotion
Duration 06 Working Days = 36 Hours

Module Hours Days

Description
No.
TP–7/1 Transportation - 1 (Lower Transportation) 09 1½
TP–7/2 Transportation - 2 (Commercial) 03 ½
TP–7/3 Transportation - 3 (Higher Transportation) 03 ½
TP–7/4 Transportation - 4 (Other Department) 06 01
TP–7/5 Safety Management 03 ½
TP–7/6 Ethical Leadership & Soft Skill 03 ½
TP–7/7 Information Technology 03 ½
TP–7/8 Examination 06 01
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TP–7/1 TRANSPORTATION - 1
TP–7/1.1 Admission formalities, Role and importance of Guard in Railway
Transportation, Learning Road, Sign-on and Sign-off, 09ours Rule, Rest at
HQ/out of HQ.
TP–7/1.2 Use of signals during train working, non-interlocking point, its locking and
reversal of point on single line and double line station.
TP–7/1.3 Tail Lamp/Board, Side/Flasher/ Head Light, Working of EMU/DMU/MEMU
trains, speed of trains in different conditions, Failure of Head Light.
TP–7/1.4 Standard time, Adherence to advertise time, setting of watch, Starting of
trains, MPS, Booked speed, Minimum running time, normal running time,
recovery time, Equipment of Passenger Guard and Brake-van.
TP–7/1.5 Signal exchanging between LP, Guard and SM, Whistle code, Precaution
during crossing of trains at station, and passing train from adjacent line in
block section.
TP–7/1.6 Stabling and securing of vehicle at station and in siding, Checking safe
condition of train before starting, procedure to start a Passenger train,
Briefing about Special/VIP train.
TP–7/1.7 Shunting method, stage and responsibility, Block rake of passenger,
Marshalling of Dead Engine, Inspection Carriage, Crane.
TP–7/1.8 Reception of train on obstructed line/non-signalled line, Dispatch of train from
non-signalled line or from a line having common starter signal.
TP–7/1.9 Working of trains during following –
Obstruction, Sending of Relief Engine/Train, TSL, Total Interruption of
communication, Train Parting, Abnormal working during Prolonged failure of
Automatic signal, abnormal condition, protection of train, fire in train, Train
overdue, OHE faulty etc.
TP–7/1.10 Duties of Guard in following conditions –
• Gate Stop signal fail
• Automatic Stop signal in on position
• IBS in on position
• Fouling mark jam
• Thick & Foggy weather
• Pushing back of train
• First Stop signal in ON position
• Roof Travelling
• Alarm Chain pulling
• Protection of train.
• Overshooting of stop board/mark and platform
• Cattle run over, run over,
• Knocking down,
• Murder and serious assault,
• Falling down of passenger,
• Track defect
TP–7/1.11 Discussion on latest Railway Board/HQ Circulars, JPO, Safety Circulars and
latest Amendment Slips of G&SR, Accident Manual and Operating manual,
Knowledge of recent new technology.

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TP-7/2 TRANSPORTATION - 2
TP–7/2.1 Kinds of Tickets and Warrants, Guard Certificate,
TP–7/2.2 various types of passenger trains, Classes of Accommodation
TP–7/2.3 Declaration of Private cash
TP–7/2.4 Luggage and Parcel booking, Roll of Guard in carrying of Luggage/Parcel,
Precautions to be observed while loading and unloading, Importance of PW
Bill/Luggage Ticket for Guard, Over carriage of parcel, prevention of over
carriage and disposal of over carried parcel,
TP–7/2.5 Action to be taken in case of seal missing, defective locking or defective
seals or when it appears to be tampered with. Checks to be exercised to detect
defective seals or locks. Running train thefts.
TP–7/2.6 Various sections of Railway Act-1989. Statutory obligation of Railway towards
public and vice versa. Provision of sections of 123 to 129 of Railway Act.- 1989,
Common Carrier liability of Railway for luggage and parcels.

TP–7/2.7 Rules for travelling in brake-van/SLR,

TP–7/2.8 Passenger Complaint Book.
TP–7/2.9 Discussion on various latest circulars/policies
TP-7/3 TRANSPORTATION - 3
TP–7/3.1 WTT, PTT, Punctuality of trains, factor affecting punctuality of trains, rake link,
crew link, engine link,
• Introduction, Kavach and its Sub Systems :Salient features of Kavach ,
Components of Kavach, Kavach arrangements in station at a glance, Loco
Kavach at a glance, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Tags, Working
Principle.
• Operational Modes of Onboard Kavach for Version 4.0: Driver Machine
Interface (DMI) at a glance, Different Types of Operational Modes of
Onboard Kavach for Version 4.0, Mode Transitions in Kavach Ver 4.0,
Features available at different Operational Modes in Kavach.
TP–7/3.2 Use of Field Telephone.
TP–7/4 TRANSPORTATION - 4
MECHANICAL
TP–7/4.1 Advantage of Air Brake System, Working of double pipe Air Brake System,
Continuity test of Passenger, Brief idea of new rolling stock.
TP–7/4.2 Specific features of new locomotives, hauling capacity, LHB coaches etc.
TP–7/4.3 Primary and Secondary Examination of train, BPC and its validity, Percentage of
brake power required in trains.
TP–7/4.4 Alarm chain pulling – resetting/isolating, causes of brake binding and its
releasing.
TP–7/4.5 Working of train having flat Tyre. Stages of Hot Axle.
ELECTRICAL
TP–7/4.6 Brief idea of OHE and precaution during fault and accident,
Brief idea of latest train lighting system, duties of Guard in respect of train
lighting, ETL Box, DRS Card.

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TP-7/5 SAFETY MANAGEMENT
TP–7/5.1 Accidents – Definitions, Threshold Value, Classification, Reporting, Assistance
Protocol.
 Consequential, Indicative and other Train accidents
 Sounding of Hooter, Movement of Relief trains
 Chain of command during accident, Running of ART/SPART,
ARME/SPARME, Break down Special, Target Time,
 Protection of line, Preservation of clues at the site
 Various Accident Forms,
 Duties of SM, Guard, LP, Controller and Supervisors of various
department in case of Serious Accidents
 Slack, Rough running reported by LPs / Guards
 Fire on Trains, Hot Axle, Train Parting / Dividing
 Prima-facie cause of accident, Reading and measurement at accident
site by Supervisors and preparation of Joint Note
 Ex-gratia payments
 Causes of accidents and remedial measures, Accident enquiries, Levels
of Enquiry, role of Guard.
TP–7/5.2 Disaster Management – Introduction, Various Organizations, Developments
on DM at National level, Golden Hour, DM Plans – at Divisional & Zonal levels,
Various Telephone Nos. of Authorities to be used for assistance. Working of
trains during disasters (Floods, Cyclones, Earthquakes etc)
TP–7/5.3 Guest lecture - by Divisional Officers / Supervisory Officials and Safety
Counsellors on “Accident Management”
TP–7/5.4 First Aid – (Theory & Practical) Aims and Objective of First Aid, Respiration,
Fractures, Poisons, Injuries to internal Organs.
Principles of First Aid, Brief description of the structure and functions of the
body. General description of heart and vessels. Circulation of blood. Heart
attack, Blood pressure & CVS. Half Day Hands on Practice.
TP–7/5.5 Fire Fighting – Theory & Demonstration, Civil defence.
Types of fire, causes of fire in train and at station, types of fire extinguisher,
upkeep/readiness and use of fire extinguisher. Prevention of fire.
Half Day Hands on Practice.

TP–7/6 ETHICAL LEADERSHIP & SOFT SKILL

TP–7/6.1 Ethics – Meaning, Role, Need, Value and Importance in public life.
TP–7/6.2 Leadership – Meaning, Role, Need, Value and Importance, Team building,
Crowed/Mob Management.
TP–7/6.3 Personality Development - Meaning, Need and Importance. Positive Attitude
Development, Effective communication Skills, Patience, Brain Storming,
Perception. Forgiveness, Case studies/ inspirational videos.
TP–7/6.4 Stress Management - Meaning, Causes, Symptoms, remedies importance in
personal and professional life.
TP–7/6.5 Customer care - Public perception, public relations, courtesy, Customer
service its importance and provision.
TP–7/6.6 Soft Skills – Meaning, Requirements and its importance in public life.
TP–7/6.7 Yoga, PT, Meditation and Shramdan.
TP–7/6.8 Sports

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TP–7/7 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
TP–7/7.1 Computerization in Indian Railways
Basic Knowledge of Computers (Word, Excel, Power Point presentation), Means
TP–7/7.2 of Social Media and their uses
FOIS, RMS, TMS, COA, COIS, ICMS, PAM, NTES, WILD, SIMRAN,
TP–7/7.3 SATSANG etc- an overview. Kavach Related FAQ
TP–7/7.4 CMS training
TP–7/7.5 Hand on Practice.

TP-7/8 EXAMINATION Day Hours

TP–7/8.1 Paper – 1 1 3
(Transportation and Others)
Max Marks: 100 [Obj: 40 Marks; Descriptive: 60 Marks]

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Training Module for Cabin Master- Promotion

Department Transportation
Course No. TP-8
Category Cabin Master/Switch Man
Stage Promotion through Departmental Examination
Duration 36 Working Days = 216 Hours

Module No. Description Hours Days

TP-8/1 Foundation Course 06 01
TP-8/2 Transportation -1 (Lower Transportation) 90 15
TP-8/3 Transportation - 4 (Other Department) 18 03
TP-8/4 Safety Management 18 03
TP-8/5 Information Technology 30 05
TP-8/6 Ethical Leadership & Soft Skills 18 03
TP-8/7 Field Training (4 Days x 6 Hrs) 24 04
TP-8/8 Examination 12 02
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TP-8/1 FOUNDATION COURSE

TP-8/1.1 Admission formalities.
TP-8/1.2 History and development of Indian Railways. Organisation of Indian Railways.
Various departments of Railways, their functions, Various organisations working
under Ministry of railways. Future strategies.
TP-8/1.3 Operating department organisation at various level, its functions and objectives
etc. Safety in train operation, CRS and functions.
TP-8/1.4 Establishment, Organisation and functions. Leave & Pass rules, TA& DA rules, Main
provisions of Service Conduct Rules, 1966, HWPR(HOER) and preliminary idea of
D&AR, New pension scheme, RTI.
TP-8/1.5 Rajbhasha - responsibility of railway servants in implementing Rajbhasha, Various
Incentives Schemes

TP-8/2 TRANSPORTATION -1
TP-8/2.1 Introduction, G&SR, BWM, AM, OM, WTT, SWR,
Chapter No. 01& 02 of G & SR, Rules applying to Railway Servants
TP-8/2.2 Signals:
 Evolution of Signals
 Fixed Signals in Multiple Aspect Territory
 Distant, Inner Distant, Combination of Distant Signal with Last Stop Signal &
Gate Stop Signal
 Home, Routing Home
 Starter, Inter Starter, Advanced Starter
 Calling-on Signal
 Shunt Signal – Types
 Gate Stop Signal – with & without ‘G’ Marker
 Intermediate Block Stop Signal
 All Hand Signals & their Occasions
 Fog/Detonating Signal, Fog Signalling, Warning Signal & Demo
TP-8/2.3 Isolation & Interlocking
TP-8/2.4 Indicators – Point, Trap, Route & Shunting Permitted Indicator
TP-8/2.5 Boards – Warning Boards (Passenger, Goods, Shunting & Station), Shunting/Block
Section Limit Board, Caution & Termination Indication Boards, Sign-A & B Boards,
etc
TP-8/2.6 Classification of Stations, Minimum Equipment of Signals in Multiple Aspect Area,
Station Section, Block Section-Conditions for granting Line Clear,
Station Diagrams with MAUQ/MACL Signals at Different Classes of Stations
TP-8/2.7 Conditions for taking ‘off’ Signals
TP-8/2.8 Points & setting of Points,
TP-8/2.9 Failure of Points – Use of S&T(NM), S&T(DN), Hands on Training on Crank Handle,
Clamping & padlocking of Points, Use of Through bolt & cotter, etc

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TP-8/2.10 Signal Failure
 Failure of all Signals-Reception & Departure Stop Signals
 Passing Intermediate Block Stop Signal at ‘ON’
 Passing Gate Stop Signal at “ON”
 Reception on Obstructed/ Non-Running/Non-Signalled Road
 Despatch from a Non- Running / Non-Signalled Road, a line out of group of
lines with Common Starter
TP-8/2.11 Panel, Panel buttons and their use, Lever frame – different levers and their use.
Use of Lever Collar, Slide Pin, Button Cap and Key of SM’s slide, Block Instrument
Key, caution plate, no voltage plate/button collar
 Normal Reception & Despatch
 R&D during Signal Failure, Point Failure, Panel Failure
 Shunt Movements
TP-8/2.12 Working of Trains generally :
 Various Systems of working
 Conditions and precautions for granting line clear and clearing back section
 Important papers, P.No. Sheet, TSR and precautions while using them.
 Working of trains in Thick and foggy weather.
 Procedure for draw ahead of train up to fouling mark when fouling mark is not
clear
 Procedure for draw ahead of train up to last stop signal when train waiting for
line clear
 Engine Whistle codes
 Procedure for put back of signals
 Standard Time
 Speed-Maximum Permissible Speed & Booked Speed
 Time Table (PTT & WTT),Speed over Facing Points
 Engine Pushing, Pushing back in absolute and automatic block system
 Trains without Guard / BV / Guard & BV
 Whistle Codes & Bell Codes
 Working of Material Train & Track Maintenance Machine
TP-8/2.13 Control & Working of Stations :
 General duties
 SWR-Contents, P.Way, Rule Diagram & OHE sectioning diagram-Rules for
working in Electrified Section- Appendix ‘G’
 Shunting – Definition, Types, Control & Supervision of Shunting, Shunting on
Gradients, Shunting Authorities, Shunting Techniques to maintain fluidity in Big
Yards-Coaching/Goods
 measures to prevent accident during shunting movement
 ODC movement, Marshalling
 Securing of Vehicles /Engine, Escaping of Vehicles– Stabling at Station, Train
Stalled in Mid section
 Ghat rules – Slip siding and catch siding

TP-8/2.14 Duties of Cabin Master in case of -

 person run over cases, Cattle run over cases
 Obstruction in block section
 Patrolman delayed in block section, Train delayed in block section, Rail
fracture, Loco pilot reporting any abnormal condition in block section, OHE

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 Track machine, Passing of train without tail lamp / tail board
 In case of serious accident, Signal passing at danger by Loco Pilot
 Bursting of points, Fire on train
 Breach of block rule, Sabotage and train wrecking
 Threat perception, Working of Tower wagon, Trolley, Motor trolly, lorry.
 Safety equipments, boards, passenger amenities available at station
 Exchanging of hand signals with train crew
 Responsibility of Cabin Master regarding punctuality
 use of crank handle, Overhauling, cable maggering, NI work and precautions,
Cross over testing, crank handle testing, use of cross over
TP-8/2.15 Working of Level Crossings – Types of LC, Classification– Working at Manned Non-
Interlocked LC-Failure of LC, Abnormal working at LC.
TP-8/2.16 Working of Trains in Electrified Sections - Parts of OHE-Power Supply arrangements,
Traction Power Control Organisation - Power Blocks – Kinds – Registers, SCADA
TP-8/2.17 Automatic Block System – S/L & D/L -
 Kinds of Signals
 Salient Features – Sequence of Aspects of Automatic Signals, Establishing
Direction of Traffic, etc
 Passing Signals at ‘On’
 Various Authorities to Proceed
 Abnormal Occasions – Panel Failure, Prolonged failure of Signals, Failure of
Both Signal & Communication, Sending Relief Engine, Single line working on
D/L, Movement against DOT, etc
 Shunting in Automatic Territory
 Competency Certificate
 Modified Semi Automatic Stop Signal Working - Working during foggy weather
and in abnormal situations.
TP-8/2.18 Practice of Forms in Unusual working
TP-8/2.19 Works of Short & Long duration - Protection at site, Engineering Indicators, Cause
ways
TP-8/2.20 Patrolling of lines – Kinds of Patrolling, SM’s responsibilities
TP-8/2.21 Line Block-Requisition, Imposition, Extension, Removal
TP-8/2.22 Introduction to Trolley, Lorry, Motor Trolley, etc – Competency Certificate – Issue &
Renewal, etc
TP-8/2.23 Working of Trolley, Lorry , OHE Ladder Trolley, Cycle Trolley
TP-8/2.24 Working of Motor Trolley,
TP-8/2.25 Caution Order – Preparation, Issue & Circumstances
BLOCK WORKING RULES
TP-8/2.26 System of Working – Definition, Different Systems – Introduction
TP-8/2.27 Order of Precedence of Trains & Control Working
TP-8/2.28 Means of Communication

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TP-8/2.29 Essentials of Absolute Block System
TP-8/2.30 Documents connected with Block Working – Block Competency Certificate, Train
Signal Register, PN Book
TP-8/2.31 Block Instrument/Track Circuit/Axle Counter & BPAC – UFSBI (single and double line)
Objective of provision
TP-8/2.32 Bell Code Signals-Types, significance, follow up action
TP-8/2.33 Various Authorities to Proceed – S/L & D/L
TP-8/2.34 Block Instruments:
 Single line and Double line
 Parts & Functions
 Precautions before granting/asking Line Clear, before closing the Block
Section, Testing before Taking over charge
 Failure Occasions – Restoration by S&T Officials, SMs themselves, DSTE/ASTE
 Hands on Training – Normal working, Normal Cancellation, Push back
Cancellation & Testing
TP-8/2.35 Total Interruption of Communication (ACF) on Single &Double line.
TP-8/2.36 Temporary Single line working on Double Line (TSL)
TP-8/2.37 Train dividing Train parting
TP-8/2.38 Authority to Proceed without Line Clear-Issue & circumstances,
Sending assisting engine in obstructed Block section
TP-8/2.39 Block Failure – Follow Up Action
TP-8/2.40 Filling up of Operating Forms – Hands on Training
TP-8/2.41 Hand on Practice in Model room
TP-81/2.42 Simulator Training

TP-8/5 TRANSPORTATION -4
TP-8/5.1 S&T:
Specific duties under G&S.R, Specific duties under Block Working Rules
 Relay Room Double Key Lock Register
 Block Instrument Double Key Lock Register
 Signal, Block, Failure & Inspection Register
 S&T (NM), S&T (T/351)
 Failure Advice & Joint Restoration Memo
 Route Release Memo, etc
Panel- Resetting of Route/BPAC,Data Logger-Use in failure restoration &
Maintenance.
TP-8/5.2 Electrical:
Specific duties under G&S.R
Duties of OHE Staff – Co-ordination with other Departments,
Basics about AC Traction, Elementary Knowledge of OHE
Types of Power Block-Precautions & Procedures, Working of Tower Wagon
HE Sectioning Diagram, FP, SSP, SP, Sector, Sub-Sector, Elementary and Neutral
sections, Reporting of abnormalities and action to be taken.
Operation of Isolator Switches, Authorized Persons
Types of Power Block, Precautions & Procedures, Power Block Registers

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Rolling Stock – Features & Specifications how it rolls on Track – Track Bound,
LHB and Hybrid coach,
Examinations - kinds, Things to be observed and Specifications,
Brake System – Working of Air Brake System – Hand Brake in Wagons, GDR. Check,
Resetting of alarm chain apparatus,
Abnormal occasions – Flat Tyre, Brake Binding, Hot Axle, open door etc
Trouble Shooting of LHB coach .

TP-8/6 SAFETY MANAGEMENT

TP-8/6.1 Accidents – Definitions, Classification, Consequential & other Train accidents
 Accident Management- Sounding of Hooter, Movement of Relief trains
 Chain of command during accident, Running of ART/SPART, ARME/SPARME,
Break down Special, Target Time,
 Protection of line, Preservation of clues at the site
 Duties of Cabin Master in case of Serious Accidents
 Slack, Rough running reported by LPs / Guards
 Fire on Trains, Hot Axle, Train Parting / Dividing
TP-8/6.2 Disaster Management – Introduction, Various Organizations, Developments on DM
at National level, Golden Hour, DM Plans – at Divisional &Zonal levels, Various
Telephone Nos. of Authorities to be used in requirement of assistance.
Working of trains during disasters (Floods, Cyclones, Earthquakes etc)
TP-8/6.3 First Aid – (Theory & Practical) Aims and Objective of First Aid, Respiration,
Fractures, Poisons, Injuries to internal Organs.
Principles of First Aid, Brief description of the structure and functions of the body.
General description of heart and vessels. Circulation of blood. Heart attack, Blood
pressure & CVS. Half day for Hands on Practice.
TP-8/6.4 Fire Fighting – Theory & Demonstration, Civil defence.
Types of fire, causes of fire in train and at station, types of fire extinguisher,
upkeep/readiness and use of fire extinguisher. Prevention of fire.
Half day for Hands on Practice.

TP-8/7 ESTABLISHMENT
TP-8/7.1 Brief idea about Leave, Pass, Conduct Rule etc.
TP-8/7.2 HWPR - Duty Roster, Description and classification, statutory provisions, periodical
rest, long-on, short-off, split shift, penalty for violation of HWPR, job analysis.
TP-8/7.3 D& AR – Brief Introduction-Standard Forms, Provision under Discipline and Appeal
Rule 1968.
TP-8/7.4 PNM, JCM, PREM, RTI, SBF, Confidential Report (APAR).

TP-8/8 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

TP-8/8.1 Computerization in Indian Railways
TP-8/8.2 Basic Knowledge of Computers, Means of Social Media and their uses
TP-8/8.3 FOIS, RMS,TMS, COIS, ICMS, PAM, CMS, NTES, WILD etc- an overview

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TP-8/9 ETHICAL LEADERSHIP & SOFT SKILL

TP-8/9.1 Ethics – Meaning, Role, Need, Value and Importance in public life.
TP-8/9.2 Leadership – Meaning, Role, Need, Value and Importance, Team building,
Crowed/Mob Management.
TP-8/9.3 Personality Development - Meaning, Need and Importance. Positive Attitude
Development, Effective communication Skills, Patience, Brain Storming, Perception.
Forgiveness, Case studies/ inspirational videos.
TP-8/9.4 Stress Management - Meaning, Causes, Symptoms, remedies importance in
personal and professional life.
TP-8/9.5 Customer care - Public perception, public relations, courtesy, Customer service its
importance and provision.
TP-8/9.6 Soft Skills – Meaning, Requirements and its importance in public life.
TP-8/9.7 Yoga, PT, Meditation and Shramdan.
TP-8/9.8 Sports

TP-8/10 FIELD TRAINING

TP-8/10.1 Study Tour during the Training Course at ZRTI (4 days)

TP-8/11 EXAMINATION Day Hours

TP-8/11.1 Paper – 1 (Transportation ) Max Marks: 100 1 3
[Obj: 40 Marks; Descriptive: 60 Marks]
TP-8/11.2 Practical Test :(Operation of various Block Instruments, Filling 1 --
up of Operating Forms, Working in Panel Hand Cranking of
Points, Clamping & Padlocking). Max Marks: 100

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Training Module for

SS/SM/TI/YM/Cabin Master/Switch Man – Refresher

Department Transportation
Course No. TR-1
Station Superintendent/Station Master/ Traffic Inspector/
Category
Yard Master/Movement Inspector/Cabin Master/Switchman
Stage Refresher course
Duration 12 working Days = 72 Hours (+3 days Safety Camp)

Module No. Description Hours Days

TR-1/1 Transportation -1 (Lower Transportation) 30 05

TR-1/2 Transportation -2 (Commercial) 06 01
TR-1/3 Transportation -4 (Other Department) 06 01
TR-1/4 Establishment and Stores 06 01
TR-1/5 Safety Management 06 01
TR-1/6 Information Technology 06 01
TR-1/7 Ethical Leadership & Stress Management 06 01
TR-1/8 Examination 06 01
Total 72 12

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TR-1/1 TRANSPORTATION - 1
TR-1/1.1 Admission facilities
TR-1/1.2 Role and importance of Station Master in Railway Transportation, Discussion on latest Railway
Board/HQ Circulars, JPO, Safety Circulars, Discussion on latest Amendment Slips of G&SR,
Accident Manual, Operating manual and Block Working Manual, Knowledge of recent new
technologies, Important definitions.
TR-1/1.3 Brief idea of signals, placement and their indications. Revised Interlocking standard.
TR-1/1.4 Action and working of train during failure of point/ signal, procedure and precaution for
Disconnection/ Reconnection of points, signal & other S&T gear. Procedure of opening Relay
Room.
TR-1/1.5 Various operating forms and authorities, cases and precautions for their issue.
TR-1/1.6 Essential of Absolute and Automatic Block System, Condition for granting
line clear and taking of signals, Announcing and Starting of the train, Lobby working, Shunting
method, stages and responsibilities.
TR-1/1.7 Head light, Marker light, flasher light and their failures, Speed of trains, engine pushing,
precaution of imposing and removal of speed restriction, preparation of Caution Order, Crane
working, Material train working signal exchange with running staff, Working of Long haul goods
train.
Duties of SM in regard to Tail Lamp/Tail Board, Whistle code, Hot axle/Hanging part in train,
running of train without Brake Van/Guard, Blocking of running line and reversal of points on
single and double line, Fouling mark jam. Pushing back of trains.
TR-1/1.8 Reception of train on obstructed line/non-signaled line, dispatch of train from non-signaled line or
from a line having common starter signal.
TR-1/1.9 Stabling of load, Securing of load, Block Rake of passenger and goods train,
Marshalling of Dead Engine, Inspection carriage, ODC, damage vehicle, explosive &
inflammable wagons.
TR-1/1.10 Use of Bell codes, Normal and Abnormal working on various Block Instrument whichever is
concerning.
TR-1/1.11 Brief idea and duties of Station Master in connection with Station Working Rules, Traffic
Working Order, Working Time Table.
TR-1/1.12 Working of Level Crossing Gate, Types of inspection, periodicity and importance of Inspection.
TR-1/1.13 Protection of work site, Track Maintenance/working through machines (TTM,
RRV, PQRS, TRT), Trolleys, Motor Trolley, Material Lorry, Rail Dolley etc. Line Block,
Integrated Block (Combined Block), Patrolling of Line.
TR-1/1.14 Power Block, Working of trains during fault in OHE, Working of Tower Wagon.
TR-1/1.15 Crowd & Mob conditions at station, Chain pulling, overshooting of stop mark and platform, roof
travelers, trespasser, run over Engineering Scale Plan(ESP), Signal & Interlocking Plan(SIP),
Detailed Project Report (DPR), etc.
TR-1/1.16 Planning, imposition, execution & precaution.
TR-1/1.17 Working of Panel, Route Relay Interlocking, Solid State Interlocking, Electronic Interlocking,
SSDAC, Data logger, working of trains during Panel failure – i.e. panel blank-off, Panel Lock,
Crank handle operation. Specification of each with abnormal working & emergency operation.
Training on Simulator,
• Introduction, Kavach and its Sub Systems: Salient features of Kavach , Components of
Kavach, Kavach arrangements in station at a glance, Loco Kavach at a glance, Radio
Frequency Identification (RFID) Tags, Working Principle
• Station Master Operation Cum Indication Panel (SM-OCIP): Introduction to SM-OCIP,
Provisions in Station Master Operation Cum Indication Panel ,Manual SOS generation/
Cancellation, SOS acknowledgement by SM ,Reporting of Kavach Failures, Variations in
SMOCIP in different makes,
• Operational Modes of Onboard Kavach for Version 4.0: Driver Machine Interface (DMI) at a
glance, Different Types of Operational Modes of Onboard Kavach for Version 4.0, Mode
Transitions in Kavach Ver 4.0, Features available at different Operational Modes in Kavach.
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TR-1/2 TRANSPORTATION -2
TR-1/2.1 General rules for passenger and ticketing i.e. Break journey rules and rules for
commencement of journey, Brief idea of UTS cum PRS and its function. Idea
about various types of passenger trains.
TR-1/2.2 General rules for cancellation of tickets and rules of refund in normal and
abnormal conditions.
TR-1/2.3 Registration, Indent and allotment of wagon, Cash Imprest and its use,
Withdrawal from station earning.
TR-1/2.4 YTSK, STBA, JTBS etc., Block Booking, Duplicate Ticket, Ticket left behind,
Backing up of ticket, Complaint and its disposal, brief idea of coach booking.
TR-1/2.5 Important sections of Railway Act
TR-1/2.6 Contract Management, Station Cleanliness Management,
TR-1/2.7 Passenger amenities and category of station.
TR-1/2.8 Rules related to acceptance, booking and delivery of goods, parcel and
luggage. Rebooking & diversion, Demurrage, wharfage and stacking.
TR-1/2.9 Discussion on latest circulars and policies.

TR-1/3 TRANSPORTATION -4
MECHANICAL
TR-1/3.1 Working of single and double pipe Air Brake System, BPC and its validity, GDR,
Percentage of brake power required in trains. LHB coach and its trouble
shooting.
Alarm chain pulling – resetting/isolating, causes of brake binding and its
releasing. Working of train having flat Tyre, Hot Axle.
ELECTRICAL
TR-1/3.2 Brief idea of latest train lighting system and traction supply system (Electric),
Power Block & Traffic Block, precaution during power block/Tfc. Block. Fault in
OHE, Operation of Isolator switch in local power block.
ENGINEERING
TR-1/3.3 Engineering Block, procedure, precaution during train working, Distressing
work, duration of block in various conditions.
TR-1/3.4 Types of Track Machines, difference between them, productivity per hour,
their working and stabling.

TR-1/4 ESTABLISHMENT & STORES

Establishment
TR-1/4.1 Leave, Pass, various allowances, HWPR, Conduct Rule, D&AR.
Briefing about various Laws related to day to day working.
Job analysis, Work Study
Store
TR-1/4.2 Indenting procedure, e-procurement system, T&P, inventory control, returned
stores. Station Imprest, Stock verification & Stock sheet.

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TR-1/5 SAFETY MANAGEMENT
TR-1/5.1 Accidents – Definitions, Threshold Value, Classification, Reporting, Assistance
Protocol.
Accident case studies, Safety in train operation
• Consequential & other Train accidents
• Indicative Accidents – Class F, G & H
• Accident Management- Sounding of Hooter, Movement of Relief trains
• Chain of command during accident, Running of ART/SPART, ARME/SPARME,
Break down Special, Target Time,
• Protection of line, Preservation of clues at the site
• Various Accident Forms,
• Duties of SM, Guard, LP, Controller and Supervisors of various department in
case of Serious Accidents
• Person falling out / knocked down by Trains – Duties of Guards & SM
• Slack, Rough running reported by LPs / Guards
• Fire on Trains, Hot Axle, Train Parting / Dividing
• Prima-facie cause of accident, Reading and measurement at accident site by
Supervisors and preparation of Joint Note
• Ex-gratia payments
• Causes of accidents and remedial measures
• Accident enquiries, Levels of Enquiry
• Sharing of experiences of Station Masters on the above subject
TR-1/5.2 Disaster Management – Introduction, Various Organizations, Developments on DM
at National level, Golden Hour, DM Plans – at Divisional & Zonal levels, Various
Telephone Nos. of Authorities to be used in requirement of assistance.
Working of trains during disasters (Floods, Cyclones, Earthquakes etc)

TR-1/5.3 Guest lecture - by Divisional Officers / Supervisory Officials and Safety Counselors
on “Accident Management”
TR-1/5.4 First Aid – (Theory & Practical) Aims and Objective of First Aid, Respiration,
Fractures, Poisons, Injuries to internal Organs.
Principles of First Aid, Brief description of the structure and functions of the body.
General description of heart and vessels. Circulation of blood. Heart attack, Blood
pressure & CVS. Half day for Hands on Practice.
TR-1/5.5 Fire Fighting – Theory & Demonstration, Civil defence.
Types of fire, causes of fire in train and at station, types of fire extinguisher,
upkeep/readiness and use of fire extinguisher. Prevention of fire.
Half day for Hands on Practice.

TR-1/6 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

TR-1/6.1 Computerization in Indian Railways
TR-1/6.2 Basic Knowledge of Computers(Word, Excel, Power Point), Means of Social Media
and their uses
TR-1/6.3 FOIS, RMS,TMS, COIS, ICMS, PAM, CMS, NTES, WILD, SIMRAN, SATSANG
etc- an overview. Kavach Related FAQ
TR-1/6.4 Hands on Practice.

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TR-1/7.1 Ethics – Meaning, Role, Need, Value and Importance in public life.
TR-1/7.2 Stress Management - Meaning, Causes, Symptoms, remedies importance in
personal and professional life.
TR-1/7.3 Soft Skills – Meaning, Requirements and its importance in public life.
TR-1/7.4 Yoga, PT, Meditation and Shramdan.
TR-1/7.5 Sports

TR-1/8 EXAMINATION Day Hours

TR-1/8.1 Paper – 1 (Transportation) = Max Marks: 100 1 3
Model Room

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Training Module for Guard -Refresher

Department Transportation
Course No. TR- 2
Category Guard
Stage Refresher course
Duration 10 working Days = 60 Hours (+ 3 Days Safety Camp)

Module No. Description Hours Days

TR - 2/1 Transportation -1 (Lower Transportation) 24 04
TR - 2/2 Transportation -2 (Commercial) 06 01
TR - 2/3 Transportation -4 (Other Department) 06 01
TR - 2/4 Safety Managements 06 01
TR - 2/5 Ethical Leadership & Stress Management 06 01
TR-2/6 Information Technology 06 01
TR - 2/7 Examination 06 01
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TR - 2/1 TRANSPORTATION -1
TR - 2/1.1 Admission formalities
TR - 2/1.2 Role and importance of Guard in Railway Transportation, Important
definitions, Learning Road, Sign-on and Sign-off, 09 Hours Rule, Rest at
HQ/out of HQ.
TR - 2/1.3 Various types of authorities, their use and Precaution.
TR - 2/1.4 Brief description, Use of signals during train working, Importance of point,
non-interlocking point, its locking and reversal of point on single line and
double line station.
TR - 2/1.5 Tail Lamp/Board, Side/Flasher/ Head Light, Working of EMU/DMU/MEMU
trains, speed of trains in different conditions.
TR - 2/1.6 Signal exchanging between LP, Guard and SM, Whistle code, Precaution
during crossing of trains at station, and passing train from adjacent line in
block section,
TR - 2/1.7 Stabling and securing of vehicle at station and in outlying siding, Checking
safe condition of train before starting, procedure to start a
Passenger/Goods train.
TR - 2/1.8 WTT, punctuality, Working of ODC, material train, python rake, Long Haul
Goods Train, double stack container, special/VIP train.
TR - 2/1.9 Shunting method, stage and responsibility, Block rake of passenger and
goods trains, Marshalling of Dead Engine, Inspection Carriage, Crane,
Damage Vehicle, and Special Stock. Precaution during running of special
type stock.
TR - 2/1.10 Essential and salient features of Absolute, Automatic, One Train and
Following Train system, working of trains in Ghat section.
TR - 2/1.11 Discussion on latest Railway Board/HQ Circulars, JPO, Safety Circulars and
latest Amendment Slips of G&SR, Accident Manual and Operating manual,
Knowledge of recent new technology.
TR - 2/1.12 Reception of train on obstructed line/non-signalled line, Despatch of train
from non-signalled line or from a line having common starter signal.
TR - 2/1.13 Working of trains during failure, Obstruction, Sending of Relief Engine/Train,
TSL, TFC, Train Parting, Abnormal working during Prolonged failure of
Automatic signal, abnormal condition, protection of train, fire in train, Train
overdue, Train parting, OHE faulty etc.
TR - 2/1.14 Running of trains without brake van, chain pulling, overshooting of stop mark
and platform.
TR - 2/1.15 Duties of Guard in following conditions –
• Gate Stop signal fail
• Automatic Stop signal in on position
• IBS in on position
• Fouling mark jam
• Thick & Foggy weather
• Pushing back of train
• First Stop signal in on position
• Roof Travelling, Over crowding
• Alarm Chain pulling
• Protection of train.
• Track defects

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TR - 2/2 TRANSPORTATION - 2
TR - 2/2.1 Halt Booking, Issue of Guard's Certificate, Break journey and commencement of
journey rule, Rules for booking of luggage and parcel, PLM, Sealing, Riveting and
locking.
TR - 2/2.2 Important sections of Railway Act 1989 (58, 59 to 67, 123 to 129, 141, 144,
156, 167), Carriage of dangerous/explosive, carriage of animal in brake van,
working of TC Safe.
TR - 2/2.3 Duties of Guard in case of running train theft, damage & broken seal.
TR-2/3 TRANSPORTATION – 4
MECHANICAL
TR-2/3.1 Working of single and double pipe Air Brake System, Continuity test of
Passenger/Goods train, Brief idea of new rolling stock.
TR-2/3.2 Specific features of new locomotives, hauling capacity, LHB coaches, new wagons
etc.
TR-2/3.3 Primary and Secondary Examination of train, BPC and its validity, GDR,
Percentage of brake power required in trains.
TR-2/3.4 Alarm chain pulling – resetting/isolating, causes of brake binding and its releasing.
TR-2/3.5 Working of train having flat Tyre & Hot Axle.
ELECTRICAL
TR-2/3.6 Brief idea of OHE and precaution during fault and accident, Brief idea of latest
train lighting system, duties of Guard in respect of train lighting, ETL Box.
TR-2/3.7 Use of Field Telephone.
TR-2/4 SAFETY MANAGEMENT
TR-2/4.1 Accidents – Definitions, Threshold Value, Classification, Reporting, Assistance Protocol.
• Accident case studies, Safety in train operation
• Consequential & other Train accidents
• Indicative Accidents – Class F, G & H
• Sounding of Hooter, Movement of Relief trains
• Chain of command during accident, Running of ART/SPART, ARME/SPARME,
Break down Special, Target Time,
• Protection of line, Preservation of clues at the site
• Various Accident Forms,
• Duties of SM, Guard, LP, Controller and Supervisors of various department in
case of Serious Accidents
• Person falling out / knocked down by Trains – Duties of Guards & SM
• Slack, Rough running reported by LPs / Guards
• Fire on Trains, Hot Axle, Train Parting / Dividing
• Prima-facie cause of accident, Reading and measurement at accident site by
Supervisors and preparation of Joint Note
• Ex-gratia payments
• Causes of accidents and remedial measures
• Accident enquiries, Levels of Enquiry
• Sharing of personal experiences
• Introduction, Kavach and its Sub Systems: Salient features of Kavach ,
Components of Kavach, Kavach arrangements in station at a glance, Loco Kavach
at a glance, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Tags, Working Principle.
• Operational Modes of Onboard Kavach for Version 4.0: Driver Machine Interface
(DMI) at a glance, Different Types of Operational Modes of Onboard Kavach for
Version 4.0, Mode Transitions in Kavach Ver 4.0, Features available at different
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TR-2/4.2 Disaster Management – Introduction, Various Organizations, Developments on
DM at National level, Golden Hour, DM Plans – at Divisional & Zonal levels,
Various Telephone Nos. of Authorities to be used in requirement of assistance.
Working of trains during disasters (Floods, Cyclones, Earthquakes etc)

TR-2/4.3 Guest lecture - by Divisional Officers / Supervisory Officials and Safety

Counsellors on “Accident Management”
TR-2/4.4 First Aid – (Theory & Practical) Aims and Objective of First Aid, Respiration,
Fractures, Poisons, Injuries to internal Organs.
Principles of First Aid, Brief description of the structure and functions of the
body. General description of heart and vessels. Circulation of blood. Heart attack,
Blood pressure & CVS. Half Day Hands on Practice.

TR-2/4.5 Fire Fighting – Theory & Demonstration, Civil defence.

Types of fire, causes of fire in train and at station, types of fire extinguisher,
upkeep/readiness and use of fire extinguisher. Prevention of fire.
Half Day Hands on Practice.

TR-2/5 ETHICAL LEADEDRSHIP & SOFT SKILL

TR-2/5.1 Ethics – Meaning, Role, Need, Value and Importance in public life. Crowed/Mob
Management.
TR-2/5.2 Stress Management - Meaning, Causes, Symptoms, remedies importance in
personal and professional life.
TR-2/5.3 Customer care - Public perception, public relations, courtesy, Customer service its
importance and provision.
TR-2/5.4 Soft Skills – Meaning, Requirements and its importance in public life.
TR-2/5.5 Yoga, PT, Meditation and Shramdan.
TR-2/5.6 Sports
TI/TP-2/6 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
TI/TP-2/6.1 Computerization in Indian Railways
Basic Knowledge of Computers (Word, Excel, Power Point presentation), Means
TI/TP-2/6.2 of Social Media and their uses
FOIS, RMS,TMS, COA, COIS, ICMS, PAM, NTES, WILD, SIMRAN,
TI/TP-2/6.3 SATSANG etc- an overview, Kavach Related FAQ
TI/TP-2/6.4 CMS training
TI/TP-2/6.5 Hand on Practice.

TR-2/7 EXAMINATION Day Hours

TR-2/7.1 Paper – 1 (Transportation) = Max Marks: 100 1 3
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Train Controller Refresher

Department Transportation
Course No. TR-3
Category Train Controller
Stage Refresher
Duration 06 Working Days = 36 Hours (Excluding Safety Camp)

Module No. Description Hours Days

TR-3/1 Transportation -1 (Lower Transportation) 12 02
TR-3/2 Transportation -2 (Commercial) 03 0½
TR-3/3 Transportation -3 (Higher Transportation) 06 01
TR-3/4 Safety Management 06 01
TR-3/5 Information Technology 03 0½
TR-3/6 Ethical Leadership & Soft Skill 03 0½
TR-3/7 Examination 03 0½
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TR-3/1 TRANSPORTATION -1
TR-3/1.1 Role and importance of Train Controller in Railway Transportation, Important
definitions, brief idea of signals, placement and their indications. Revised
Interlocking standard
TR-3/1.2 Various operating forms, authorities and their uses.
TR-3/1.3 Essentials of system of working ( Absolute Block System, Automatic Block
System & One Train only system), Condition for granting line clear and taking
of signals, Starting of the train, Simultaneous Reception of Trains.
TR-3/1.4 Shunting method, stages and responsibilities on Absolute Block System, Shunting
in Automatic section.
TR-3/1.5 Head light, Marker light, flasher light and their failures, Speed of trains,
engine pushing, Types of Speed Restrictions, imposing and removal of speed
restriction, exchanging of signal by staff during train working, Whistle code.
TR-3/1.6 General Train working, with special attention on ODC, Crane working,
Material train working, Long haul goods train, Container train, Special/VIP
train, EMU/DMU/MEMU, Lobby working.
TR-3/1.7 Working of trains during abnormal conditions i.e. TFC, TSL, Train parting,
delayed train, engine failure etc.
TR-3/1.8 Hot axle/Hanging part in train, running of train without TL/TB or without Brake
Van/Guard, reversal of points on single and double line, Infringement of
Fouling mark.
TR-3/1.9 Stabling of load on running line, Securing of load, Block rake of passenger
and goods trains, marshalling of special stock, Dead Engine, Inspection
carriage, Attaching of vehicles outside brake van.
TR-3/1.10 Duties of Train Controller and brief idea about master chart, punctuality,
Station Working Rules, Traffic Working Order, Working Time Table. Load Table,
Wagon Turn Round, Section Capacity, Through put, Time Tabling, General
precedence order of trains, Engineering Scale Plan, Signal Interlocking Plan,
Detailed Project Report.
TR-3/1.11 Types and working of Level Crossing Gate.
TR-3/1.12 Track Maintenance/working through machines (TM, PQRS, TRT, RRV),
Patrolling of Line, Trolleys, Motor Trolley, Material Lorry, Rail Dolley,
Engineering Line Block, Integrated Block.
TR-3/1.13 Discussion on latest Railway Board/HQ Circulars, JPO, Safety Circulars,
Discussion on latest Amendment Slips of G&SR, Accident Manual, Operating
manual and Block Working Manual, Knowledge of recent new technologies.

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TR-3/2 TRANSPORTATION - 2
TR-3/2.1 Registration, Indent and allotment of wagon, WRF, Priority schedule. Freight
Incentive scheme.
Weightment and Punitive charges, Free time for loading/unloading,
Demurrage & Wharfage, stacking of goods.
TR-3/2.2 Rules regarding rebooking and diversion of traffic, short off destination,
change of commodity and change of destination.

TR-3/3 TRANSPORTATION - 3
MECHANICAL
TR-3/3.1 Braking system on Indian Railways, Working of single and double pipe Air
Brake System, Primary and Secondary Maintenance, various kinds of BPC and
its validity, GDR, Percentage of brake power required in trains.
TR-3/3.2 Symptoms of Hot axle, Alarm chain pulling – resetting/isolating, causes of
brake binding and its releasing. Working of train having flat Tyre.
ELECTRICAL
TR-3/3.3 Brief idea of latest train lighting system and traction supply system (Electric),
Power Block & Traffic Block.
TR-3/3.4 OHE Failure and action to be taken by Train Controller, precautions during
abnormal working in Electrified section. Permit to work in OHE.
ENGINEERING
TR-3/3.5 Engineering Block, procedure, precaution during train working, Distressing
work, duration of block in various conditions.
TR-3/3.6 Types of Track Machine, difference between them, productivity per hour,
their working and stabling.

TR- 3/4 Safety Management

TR-3/4.1 Accident -
Various important definition, classification of accident, Running of
ART/ARME, Target time of ART/ARME, Hooters and Mock Drill, reporting of
accidents.
Duties of Train Controller and CTNLs at the time of accident, causes and
remedy of major accidents.
TR-3/4.2 Disaster Management – Introduction, Various Organizations, Developments
on DM at National level, Golden Hour, DM Plans – at Divisional & Zonal levels,
Various Telephone Nos. of Authorities to be used in requirement of
assistance.
Working of trains during disasters (Floods, Cyclones, Earthquakes etc)
TR-3/4.3 Fire Fighting – Theory & Demonstration, Civil defence.
Types of fire, causes of fire in train and at station, types of fire extinguisher,
upkeep/readiness and use of fire extinguisher. Prevention of fire.
Half day for Hands on Practice.

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TR-3/5 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN TRAIN OPERATION
TR-3/5.1 Fundamental of FOIS, ICMS,CMS, RMS, TMS, WILD (wheel impact
load detector), SIMRAN (software impact rail network), SATSANG
(software aided train scheduling) and advantage.
TR-3/5.2 Applications of COA, use and reports generated through COA and
ICMS, FOIS-COA integration.
• Introduction, Kavach and its Sub Systems: Salient features of
Kavach , Components of Kavach, Kavach arrangements in station at
a glance, Loco Kavach at a glance, Radio Frequency Identification
(RFID) Tags, Working Principle
• Operational Modes of Onboard Kavach for Version 4.0:Driver
Machine Interface (DMI) at a glance, Different Types of Operational
Modes of Onboard Kavach for Version 4.0, Mode Transitions in
Kavach Ver 4.0, Features available at different Operational Modes in
Kavach.
• Kavach Related FAQ
TI/TP-3/6 ETHICAL LEADERSHIP & SOFT SKILL
TI/TP-3/6.1 Ethics – Meaning, Role, Need, Value and Importance in public life.
TI/TP-3/6.2 Leadership – Meaning, Role, Need, Value and Importance, Team
building, Crowed/Mob Management.
TI/TP-3/6.3 Personality Development - Meaning, Need and Importance. Positive
Attitude Development, Effective communication Skills, Patience, Brain
Storming, Perception. Forgiveness, Case studies/ inspirational videos.
TI/TP-3/6.4 Stress Management - Meaning, Causes, Symptoms, remedies importance
in personal and professional life.
TI/TP-3/6.6 Soft Skills – Meaning, Requirements and its importance in public life.
TI/TP-3/6.7 Yoga & Meditation

TR-2/7 EXAMINATION Day Hours

TR-2/7.1 Paper – 1 (Transportation) = Max Marks: 100 1 3
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Training Module for Trains Clerk Refresher

Department Transportation
Course No. TR-4
Category Trains clerk
Stage Refresher course
Duration 06 working Days = 36 Hours

Module No. Description Hours Days

TR-4/1 Transportation -1 (Lower Transportation) 12 02

TR-4/2 Transportation -4 (Other Department) 03 0½

TR-4/3 Safety Management 03 0½

TR-4/4 Information Technology 12 02

TR-4/5 Examination (One Day) 06 01

Total 36 06

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TR-4/1 TRANSPORTATION -1
TR-4/1.1 Admission formality, General Introduction of Railway and Transportation
branch. Introduction of ZRTI setup, Syllabus, Timing, Examination pattern
and future prospects.
TR-4/1.2 Briefing about stations, signal, normal train working.
TR-4/1.3 Uneven / Over loading. Load on open trucks. Use of ropes and tarpaulins.
TR-4/1.4 Definition and Type Hot axle wagon noticed on train Fire in train, Hanging
under gear parts, Load shifting.
TR-4/1.5 Types of Coaching and goods stock, description of coach no. and new
wagon number system, Dimensions and various marks painted on the
stock. Axle load, bearing capacity and overloading of wagons, New type
of Goods and Coaching stock.
TR-4/1.6 Classification of trains, Block Rakes, Marshalling of Mail/Exp./Pass. Trains,
Marshalling of Goods trains, Attaching of wagons containing explosives
and dangerous or with inflammable-Goods.
Formation of standard Block rakes, Loaded or empty tank wagons, horse
boxes, Vehicles containing trucks or motor vans loaded with cars,
Attaching of wagons outside rear brake van. Attaching of dead loco to
trains. Attaching of four-wheeled or goods stock on Passenger/ Mixed
trains and Inspection carriage.
TR-4/1.7 Standard moving dimensions, Movement of ODC/ISMD consignment.
TR-4/1.8 Brief idea of various statistics Various Yard statistics to be maintained,
Various returns prepared in yard.
TR-4/1.9 Detailed procedure of taking periodical census of goods and coaching
stock.
TR-4/1.10 Importance of Vehicle Guidance, Preparation of VG through FOIS/ICMS.
TR-4/1.11 Importance of feeding coaching stock in ICMS.
TR-4/1.12 Collection and reporting of daily stock reports.

TR-4/2 TRANSPORTATION - 4
TR-4/2.1 Brake system and Advantage of Air Brake
Brief idea of braking system. Various Parts and their function. Advantages
of Air Brake System.
TR-4/2.2 Examination of trains - Intensive Examination - Primary and secondary
maintenance, working of stabled load, Brake power certificate, Safe to
run certificate, GDR
TR-4/2.3 Placement and removal memos of coaching & goods trains.

TR-4/3 SAFETY MANAGEMENT

TR-4/3.1 Accident –
 Sounding of Hooter, Movement of Relief trains
 Running of ART/SPART, ARME/SPARME, Break down Special, Target
Time,
 Causes of accidents
 Chronological Register (Log Book)
TR-4/3.2 Disaster Management – Introduction, Various Organizations,
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in requirement of assistance.
TR-4/3.3 Fire Fighting – Types of fire, causes of fire in train and at station, types of
fire extinguisher, upkeep/readiness and use of fire extinguisher.
Prevention of fire.
Hands on Practice.

TR-4/4 ETHICAL LEADERSHIP & SOFT SKILL

TR-4/4.1 Ethics – Meaning, Role, Need, Value and Importance in public life.
TR-4/4.2 Personality Development - Meaning, Need and Importance. Positive
Attitude Development, Effective communication Skills, Patience.
TR-4/4.3 Soft Skills – Meaning, Requirements and its importance in public life.
TR-4/4.4 Yoga and Meditation

TR-4/5 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

TR-4/5.1 Fundamental - FOIS (RMS) fundamentals, organization, activities & its
merits.
TR-4/5.2 ICMS and its different reports, (COIS, PAM & CMM).
TR-4/5.3 Different Queries on RMS/CMS system and on FOIS web site, FOIS net,
Rail net and Internet.
TR-4/5.4 Feeding and Maintenance of various statistics.

TR-4/6 EXAMINATION Day Hours

TR-4/6.1 Paper – 1 (Transportation) = Max Marks: 100 1 3

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Training Module for

Cabin Man/Points Man/Lever Man/Gate Man Refresher

Department Transportation
Course No. TR-5
Category Cabin Man/Points Man/Lever Man/ Gate Man
Stage Refresher
Duration 06 Working Days = 36 Hours (including Safety Camp)

Module No. Description Hours Days

TR-5/1 Transportation -1 (Lower Transportation) 18 03
including examination
TR-5/2 Safety Management 06 01
TR-5/3 Safety Camp 06 02
Total 36 06

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TR-5/1 TRANSPORTATION - 1
TR-5/1.1 Role and importance in Railway Transportation. Brief idea of Important
definitions.
TR-5/1.2 Brief idea of various signals, detonating signal and its use, points in
station/yard, permanent locked point, Non-interlocked points, clamping of
points,
TR-5/1.3 Colours of lever, working of single wire & double wire cabin, use of non-
interlocked crank handle, clutch resetting lever, Stop collar, Electric Signal
Repeater, Detector, compensator.
TR-5/1.4 Use of hand signals, SLB & BSLB, Point, Trap and Shunting Permitted Indicator.
TR-5/1.5 Working of trains during failure of signal, point, track circuit, axle counter,
block instrument etc., Disconnection & Reconnection of S&T gear,
precaution during disconnection, issue of cabin basement key.
TR-5/1.6 Essential of Absolute block system, condition for granting line clear and
taking off signals at 'B' class station. Special attention on SWR, VTO and
precaution during Foggy weather, shunting at station.
TR-5/1.7 Types and standards of interlocking, key transmitter, slotting, means of
isolation. Catch & Slip siding.
TR-5/1.8 Procedure of reception and despatch of trains at single line and double line
station, announcing of train, bell code, clearance of fouling mark, reversal of
point.
TR-5/1.9 Reception of train on obstructed/Non-signalled line and despatch of trains
from non-signalled line or line provided with common starter signal.
TR-5/1.10 Engine whistle code, Watching of train, exchange of signal with train staff,
running of train without brake van, stabling and Securing of vehicle, working
of material train, material lorry and motor trolley.
TR-5/1.11 Action to be taken during abnormal conditions i.e. Fire in train, train parting,
train divide, run away, train overdue, abnormal condition reported on track,
hot axle, hanging part, material falling, train passing without Tail Lamp/Tail
Board, TSL, despatching of relief train in obstructed block section.
TR-5/1.12 LC Gate working - normal and abnormal,
TR-5/1.13 Brake System
Difference between Vacuum Brake and Air Brake System, Advantage of Air-
Brake system. Single and Twin pipe Air Brake system, releasing of brake.
TR-5/1.14 Abnormal working
Alarm Chain pulling, resetting and isolating, Brake Binding, Hot Axle/hanging
parts and Flat Tyre.
TR-5/1.15 EXAMINATION Max Marks: 100

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TR-5/2.1 Accident -
Common causes of yard accidents, their remedial measures and duties as a
Railwaymen at the time of accident, Hooters, ART, ARME and their turning
out time.
Disaster Management - Case studies.
TR-5/2.2 First Aid -
Principles of First Aid, Brief description of the structure and functions of the
body.
Half day Hands on Practice.
TR-5/2.3 Fire Fighting -
Types of fire, causes of fire in train and at station, types of fire extinguisher,
upkeep/readiness and use of fire extinguisher. Prevention of fire.
Half day Hands on Practice.

TR-5/3 Safety Camp 2 Days

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I/3117998/2025 Training Module for Shunting Master/Jamadar –Refresher

Department Transportation
Course No. TR- 6
Category Shunting Master/Jamadar
Stage Refresher course
Duration 06 Working Days = 36 Hours (including Safety Camp)

Module No. Description Hours Days

TR-6/1 Transportation -1 (Lower Transportation)+ 18 03
Examination
TR-6/2 Safety Management 06 01
TR-6/3 Safety Camp 12 02
Total 36 06

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TR -6/1.1 Admission formalities, General Introduction of Railway and Transportation
branch. Introduction of ZRTI setup, Syllabus, Timing, Examination pattern
and future prospects.
TR -6/1.2 Brief idea of Important Definitions and correction slips.
TR -6/1.3 Brief idea of station, yard and various signals with special reference to Shunt
signals, Hand signals, Fog signals. Points and Trap Indicators, SPI, SLB and BSLB.
Types of points and their working, locking of points at interlocked and non-
interlocked stations, clamping and cotter bolting of point to avoid any
chances of derailment and point bursting.
TR -6/1.4 Train and shunting movement during failure of signal and point, precaution
during thick& foggy weather.
TR -6/1.5 Kinds of shunting, shunting rules, precautions during shunting, persons
authorized to supervise shunting & their responsibility. Issue of shunting order
and shunting certificates, shunting speeds, different shunting stages, Securing
of vehicles in running line and non-running line.
TR -6/1.6 Brief idea of various system of working i.e. Absolute Block System and
Automatic Block System, working of LC Gate.
TR -6/1.7 Definition, brief idea of marshalling of different trains, necessity of marshalling.
Attaching of vehicles outside rear brake van, attaching of vehicles
containing live stock, explosive, Dead engine and dangerous goods.
Attaching of saloons, Inspections carriage, through sectional and slip coaches,
Planned formation of trains.
TR -6/1.8 Specification of new rolling stock, Nomenclature of coaches and wagons,
various marks on Coaching and Goods stock.
TR -6/1.9 Standard Moving Dimensions, ODC and their movement, Speed of ODC.
TR- 6/1.10 Brake system and Advantage of Air Brake
Brief idea of braking system. Difference between Vacuum brake and Air
Brake system, Advantages of Air Brake System. Working of Single Pipe and
Double Pipe Air Brake System. Continuity test and its importance, Various
components of vacuum brake system and air brake system.
TR- 6/1.11 Examination of trains, Brake Power Certificate, percentage of brake power
required in Passenger/Mixed/Goods trains,
Alarm chain pulling – resetting/isolating, Causes of Brake Binding and its
releasing, Flat tyre and follow up action.
TR- 6/1.12 Couplings and its components,
Brief idea of new rolling coaching and goods stock including LHB coach,
important under gear component and their use, different types of
couplings, method and precaution of attaching/detaching of vehicle.
TR-6/1.13 Paper – (Transportation) =
Max Marks: 100

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TR-6/2.1 Accident -
Various important definition, classification of accident, Running of
ART/ARME, Hooters, Target time of ART/ARME, Ex-gratia payment.
Duties of Shunting Jamadar/Shunting Master when serious accident takes
place. Common causes of yard accident and their remedial measures.
Disaster Management – Brief discussion on train accident.
TR-6/2.2 First Aid – (Theory & Practical) Aims and Objective of First Aid, Respiration,
Fractures, Poisons, Injuries to internal Organs.
Principles of First Aid, Brief description of the structure and functions of the
body. General description of heart and vessels. Circulation of blood. Heart
attack, Blood pressure & CVS. Half Day Hands on Practice.
TR- 6/2.3 Fire Fighting -
Types of fire, causes of fire in train and at station, types of fire extinguisher,
upkeep/readiness and use of fire extinguisher. Prevention of fire.
Half day Hands on practice.

TR-6/3 Safety Camp 2 Days

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Training Module for Track Machine Supervisor/Operator

Department Engineering
Course No. SI/SP-1
Category Track Machine Supervisors /Operator Initial and Promotion
Stage Induction through RRB / Promotion through Departmental
Examination
Duration 18 Working Days = 108 Hours

Module Days
Description Hours
No.
SI/SP-1/1 Foundation course 06 01
SI/SP-1/2 Transportation -1 (Lower Transportation) 48 08
SI/SP-1/3 Safety Management 18 03
SI/SP-1/4 Information technology 18 03
SI/SP-1/5 Ethical Leadership & Soft Skill 12 02
SI/SP-1/6 Examination 06 01
TOTAL 108 18

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SI/SP-1/1 FOUNDATION COURSE
SI/SP-1/1.1 Admission formalities.
SI/SP-1/1.2 History and development of Indian Railways. Organization of Indian Railways.
Various organisations working under Ministry of railways. Future strategies.
SI/SP-1/1.3 Organization & functions of all departments, Functions of Operating
department and Safety departments at various levels, CRS organization and
functions & objectives etc.

SI/SP-1/2 TRANSPORTATION -1
SI/SP-1/2.1 General Introduction of Railway and Transportation branch. Introduction of
ZRTI setup, Syllabus, Timing, Examination pattern and future prospects.
SI/SP-1/2.2 Responsibility of railway employee in respect of their duties and safety.
SI/SP-1/2.3 Object of framing General and Subsidiary Rules, SWR & their necessity.
General idea of WTT, Supply of Rules books, circulars to railway servants.
SI/SP-1/2.4 Important Definitions of G & SR Chapter No.1, Classification of stations.
SI/SP-1/2.5 Conduct of railway servants while performing duty. (Chapter no. 2 of G&SR)
SI/SP-1/2.6 Different classes of stations and their working. Station layouts, Station limits,
Station section Block section limits etc.
SI/SP-1/2.7 Type of Signals (Fixed, Hand, Detonating & Warning flashing light), their
importance, aspect and indications. Signals in Automatic Block Systems, their
aspect & indications, various Boards, Indicators. Points, their functions and
relations with the signals, Whistle code,
Failure of points and signals – reception and dispatch of trains.
SI/SP-1/2.8 Warning Boards (Passenger, Goods, Shunting & Station), Shunting Limit Board,
Block Section Limit Board, STOP Board, Caution & Termination Boards, etc.
SI/SP-1/2.9 Reception and Dispatch of Track Machine, reception and dispatch of trains
on obstructed lines, non-signaled/non-running line etc.
SI/SP-1/2.10 Track Machines, general rules applicable, essential equipments, manning,
competency certificate, Working of Track Machines at Station & in Block
section, Break-down of Track Machine.
SI/SP-1/2.11 Knowledge and use of various Operating Forms
SI/SP-1/2.12 Definition, Principles and standards of Interlocking, Modes of locking and
securing of points, Definition and Type of Isolation. Use of inter locking and
Isolation in train operation & during Shunting.
SI/SP-1/2.13 Essentials of Absolute Block System, Automatic Block System and other
system of workings as applicable, Means of communication.
SI/SP-1/2.14 Issuing of Caution order and responsibility of TTM/TW /Track machine
operator regarding Caution Order, speed restrictions.
SI/SP-1/2.15 SWR, Working Time Table, Head Light, Marker Light, Flasher Light, Blinker Light,
Means of Communication.
SI/SP-1/2.16 Shunting and Stabling of Track Machine - Responsibility of Track Machine
operator
SI/SP-1/2.17 Line block, Protection of Engineering works & Indicators.
SI/SP-1/2.18 Precautions in case of –
• Track Machine unable to proceed for any reason between stations,
• Hot Axle / hot roller bearing or damaged vehicle in Train,
• Noticed any abnormality in train, track and other installations which may
cause danger to train operation,
• Flooding of track
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SI/SP-1/2.19 Use of PCP/ECP Box

SI/SP-1/3 SAFETY MANAGEMENT

SI/SP-1/3.1 Accidents –
 Various Definitions, Classification,
 Safety in train operation
 Consequential & other Train accidents
 Indicative Accidents – Class F, G & H
 Accident Management- Sounding of Siren, Movement of Relief trains
 Running of ART, ARME, Hooters, Target Time and Ex-gratia payments
 Protection of line, Preservation clues at the site
 Fire on Trains, Hot Axle, Train Parting / Dividing
 Duties of Track Machine operators in case of accidents or obstruction
SI/SP-1/3.2 Disaster Management – Introduction, Golden Hour
SI/SP-1/3.3 First Aid – (Theory & Practical) Aims and Objective of First Aid.
Half Day Hands on Practice.
SI/SP-1/3.4 Fire Fighting – Theory & Demonstration, Types of fire, causes of fire in train and
at station, types of fire extinguisher, upkeep/readiness and use of fire
extinguisher. Hands on Practice.

SI/SP-1/4 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

SI/SP-1/4.1 Computerization in Indian Railways
SI/SP-1/4.2 Basic Knowledge of Computers(Word, Excel, Power Point), Means of Social
Media and their uses
SI/SP-1/4.3 FOIS, RMS,TMS, COIS, ICMS, PAM, CMS, NTES etc- an overview
SI/SP-1/4.4 Hands on Practice.

SI/SP-1/5 ETHICAL LEADERSHIP & SOFT SKILL

SI/SP-1/5.1 Ethics – Meaning, Role, Need, Value and Importance in public life.
SI/SP-1/5.2 Leadership – Meaning, Role, Need, Value and Importance, Team building,
Crowed/Mob Management.
SI/SP-1/5.3 Personality Development - Meaning, Need and Importance. Positive Attitude
Development, Effective communication Skills, Patience.
SI/SP-1/5.4 Stress Management - Meaning, Causes, Symptoms, remedies importance in
personal and professional life.
SI/SP-1/5.6 Soft Skills – Meaning, Requirements and its importance in public life.
SI/SP-1/5.7 Yoga, PT, Meditation and Shramdan.
SI/SP-1/5.8 Sports

SI/SP-1/6 EXAMINATION Days Hours

SI/SP-1/6.1 Paper – 1 (Transportation) – Marks = 100 1 3

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Training Module for Track Machine Supervisor / Operator Refresher

Department Engineering
Course No. SR-1
Category Track Machine Supervisor / Operator
Stage Refresher course
Duration 09 Working Days = 54 Hours (Excluding Safety Camp)

Module No. Description Hours Days

SR-1/1 Transportation -1 (Lower Transportation) 30 05
SR-1/2 Safety Management 12 02
SR-1/3 Ethical Leadership & Soft Skill 06 01
SR-1/4 Examination 06 01
Total 54 09

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SR-1/1 TRANSPORTATION - 1
SR-1/1.1 Admission formalities, General Introduction of Railway and
Transportation branch. Introduction of ZRTI setup, Syllabus,
Timing, Examination pattern and future prospects.
SR-1/1.2 Briefing about important definition, amendment slips.
SR-1/1.3 Different classes of stations and signals.
SR-1/1.4 Type of Signals (Fixed, Hand, Detonating & Warning flashing
light), their importance, aspect and indications. Signals in
Automatic Block Systems, their aspect & indications, various
Boards, Indicators. Points, their functions and relations with the
signals. Defective Points and defective signals.
SR-1/1.5 Reception and Dispatch of Track Machine, reception and dispatch of
trains on obstructed lines, non-signaled/non-running line etc.
SR-1/1.6 Various Operating Forms and their use
SR-1/1.7 Definition, Principles and standards of Interlocking, Modes of
locking and securing of points, Isolation,
Use of inter locking and Isolation in train operation & during
Shunting.
SR-1/1.8 Various Systems of working, Means of communication.
SR-1/1.9 Issuing of Caution order and responsibility of Track Machine
operator regarding Caution Order, speed restrictions, Whistle
code.
SR-1/1.10 Shunting of Track Machine, Working at Station/in Block section
and in Automatic Block system, Break-down of Track Machine.
SR-1/1.11 Track Machines, general rules applicable, essential equipments, manning,
competency certificate,
SR-1/1.12 SWR, Working Time Table, Head Light, Marker Light, Flasher Light, Blinker
Light.
SR-1/1.13 Line block, Protection of Engineering works & Indicators.
SR-1/1.14 Precautions during –
• Fire,
• In case of Track Machine unable to proceed for any
reason between stations,
• Hot Axle / hot roller bearing or damaged vehicle in Train,
• Noticed any abnormality in train, track and other
installations which may cause danger to train operation,
• Flooding of track
SR-1/1.15 Use of PCP/ECP Box

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SR-1/2 SAFETY MANAGEMENT

SR-1/2.1 Accidents –
 Various Definitions, Classification,
 Safety in train operation
 Consequential & other Train accidents
 Indicative Accidents – Class F, G & H
 Accident Management- Sounding of Siren, Movement of Relief trains
 Running of ART, ARME, Hooters, Target Time and Ex-gratia payments
 Protection of line, Preservation clues at the site
 Fire on Trains, Hot Axle, Train Parting / Dividing
 Duties of Track Machine operators in case of accidents or obstruction
SR-1/2.2 Disaster Management – Introduction, Golden Hour
SR-1/2.3 First Aid – (Theory & Practical) Aims and Objective of First Aid.
Half Day Hands on Practice.
SR-1/2.4 Fire Fighting – Theory & Demonstration, Types of fire, causes of fire in train
and at station, types of fire extinguisher, upkeep/readiness and use of fire
extinguisher. Hands on Practice.

SR-1/3 ETHICAL LEADERSHIP & SOFT SKILL

SR-1/3.1 Ethics – Meaning, Role, Need, Value and Importance in public life.
SR-1/3.2 Leadership – Meaning, Role, Need, Value and Importance, Team building,
SR-1/3.3 Personality Development - Meaning, Need and Importance. Positive Attitude
Development, Effective communication Skills, Patience.
SR-1/3.4 Stress Management - Meaning, Causes, Symptoms, remedies importance in
personal and professional life.
SR-1/3.5 Soft Skills – Meaning, Requirements and its importance in public life.
SR-1/3.6 Yoga, PT, Meditation and Shramdan.
SR-1/3.7 Sports

SR-1/4 EXAMINATION Day Hours

SR-1/4.1 Paper – 1 (Transportation) = Max Marks: 100 1 3
Model Room

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Training Module for
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Commercial-cum-Ticket Clerks Initial & Promotion
Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerks Initial
Commercial Apprentice – 1st Phase Initial/Promotion

Department Commercial
Module No. CI/CP-1
Category Commercial cum Ticket Clerk Initial/Promotion
Sr. Commercial cum Ticket Clerk Initial
Commercial Apprentice – Ist Phase Initial/Promotion

Stage Induction through RRB or Promotion through departmental

examination
Duration 60 working days / 360 Hours

Module No. Description Hours Days

CI/CP1/1 Foundation Course 18 03
CI/CP1/2 Coaching Theory 42 07
CI/CP1/3 Coaching Practical 36 06
CI/CP1/4 Goods Theory 36 06
CI/CP1/5 Goods Practical 36 06
CI/CP1/6 Accounts 30 05
CI/CP1/7 Safety Management 18 03
CI/CP1/8 Ethical Leadership & Soft Skills 12 02
CI/CP1/9 Information Technology 30 05
CI/CP1/I0 Establishment 18 03
CI/CP1/I1 Field Training (12 Days x 6Hours) 72 12
CI/CP1/I2 Examination 12 02
TOTAL 360 60

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CI/CP-1/I FOUNDATION COURSE
I/3117998/2025CI/CP-1/I.1 Admission formalities.
General Administration - History and Development of Indian Railways,
CI/CP-1/I.2 organisation of Indian Railways, Various working under Ministry of railways,
future strategies.
Transportation - Railways as a mode of transport in the country and key
CI/CP-1/I.3
statistics, Organisation of function of Transportation department.
Commercial - Organisation, role and functions, complaints and public
CI/CP-1/I.4
relation.
Safety - Organisation, role and functions, duties of Railwaymen in ensuring
CI/CP-1/I.5 Safety and Security, Accident, causes and preventive measure, enquires,
preparations of joint note & CRS organisation.
CI/CP-1/I.6 Personnel - Organisation and functions.
CI/CP-1/I.7 Accounts - Organisation, role and functions.
CI/CP-1/I.8 Audit - Organisation, role and functions.
CI/CP-1/I.9 Civil Engg. - Organisation, role and functions.
CI/CP-1/I.10 Mechanical Engineering - Organisation, role and functions.
CI/CP-1/I.11 Electric Engineering - Organisation, role and functions.
CI/CP-1/I.12 S & T Engineering - Organisation, role and functions.
CI/CP-1/I.13 Stores - Organisation, role and functions.
CI/CP-1/I.14 Vigilance - Organisation, role & functions
CI/CP-1/I.15 Security - RPF & GRP - Organisation, role and functions.
CI/CP-1/I.16 Staff welfare – Provisions.
Official Language Implementation – Importance – Various Incentives for
CI/CP-1/I.17
qualifying in Hindi proficiency

CI/CP-1/2 COACHING THEORY

CI/CP-1/2.1 Organisation of Commercial Department, its functions, Reference Books and
their use.
CI/CP-1/2.2 Various classes of accommodation on railway, Minimum chargeable distance
and Minimum Fare, superfast surcharge, reservation fee. Rounding off fare rules,
combined ticket fare.
CI/CP-1/2.3 Categorisation of stations, cleanliness of stations
Passenger amenities at stations and in trains, facilities for lady passengers,
Divyangjan, Sr. Citizen and Military personnel etc., cloak room, locker, retiring
room, Waiting rooms, IVRS, NTES, Touch screen, PA system, rail travel service
agents. Railway Tourist Agents. CBO/ CBA/OA.
CI/CP-1/2.4 HOR, Identity card cum railway pass for MPs and Ex-MPs, Rail Travel Coupons
for MLA/MLC & Accredited Press Correspondents and News Cameramen.
CI/CP-1/2.5 Kinds of Rly. Passes – Class Eligibility, Luggage Free Allowance and other
facilities and P.T.O.
CI/CP-1/2.6 Various Railway Act sections related to commercial deptt.,
CI/CP-1/2.7 Booking Office - Functions, PRS, General office duties of commercial staff in
booking, reservation, Kinds of journey and non journey tickets and details
thereof, e-ticket, UTS, I-ticket. Break Journey Rule, Break Journey on various
kinds of tickets and passes, Circular Journey, Foreign Tourist Ticket Through On
Line. Various Military Warrants, Military Concession Forms/Vouchers, Police
Warrant, Jail Requisition. Various kinds of concessions.
Opening of additional counters to clear extra rush.

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I/3117998/2025CI/CP-1/2.8 Reservation Office - Reservation of seats/berths, compartment, coach/tourist

car, Special trains, various reservation quotas, RAC, Tatkal Seva, group
reservation, change in name of reservation, preponement & postponement of
reservation, preparation of reservation charts. Permission to board at enroute
station, reservation from intermediate stations & out stations, Credit card,
reservation on internet and mobile phone. Up gradation scheme, Bed roll
charge.
Refund of fare rules, issue of duplicate ticket in case of original is lost/ torn/
mutilated, issue of TDR & EDR/Computerized Coaching Refunds Scheme and
Caching refunds,
CI/CP-1/2.9 JTBS & STBA, YTSK, Mobile ticketing, VIKALP, Group reservation and Charting,
kinds of time table and their use, Telephone no. 138, 139 & 182.
CI/CP-1/2.10 Luggage – Definition, articles not accepted as luggage, articles allowed free
and not weighed, Free Allowance, Grace Limit, Compartment Limit, cases in
which free allowance not given.
Carriage of luggage with passenger in passenger compartment and in Brake
Van.
CI/CP-1/2.11 Parcel - Rules for acceptance, booking and carriage of parcels as per
Coaching Tariff., categorisation (R,P,S) of trains for the purpose of booking of
parcel, PLM, Forwarding Note and its execution. PMS, HST, POS.
Booking of corpses, human ashes, human skeletons and parts of human body.
Rules for booking and carriage of 2, 3 and 4 wheeled carriages such as
bicycle, scooter, motorcycle etc. in Luggage and Parcel and minimum weight
condition, percentage charge.
Booking and charging of animals and birds.
Booking of News paper, Magazine and perishable items.
Different types of delivery of parcels and luggage on RR/LT, without RR/LT,
Delivery of perishable articles on deposit of cost of goods, Demurrage &
Wharfage Charge, Damage & Deficiency Message, DDM Register.
CI/CP-1/2.12 Disposal of Booked and unclaimed, unbooked and unclaimed and
unconnected goods, NR Cell, transit time, overdue consignment, over carried
consignment, Re-booking & Diversion.
CI/CP-1/2.13 Ticket Checking - Duties of Ticket checking staff, Object of checking and
collection of tickets, Submission of Ticket Collector's Report. Special points to
be kept in view during checking, Medical assistance to the passengers, HHT,
Various cases of irregular travelling and charging of excess fare and excess
charge, Left behind tickets, ticket checking stations, kinds of Nippers and their
use. Action to be taken when passengers are not able to pay the charges,
Handing over memo, preparation of charge sheet, Charging of unbooked
luggage and partially booked luggage.
Different types of ticket checks to combat ticketless travel.
CI/CP-1/2.14 Guard Certificate – persons authorised to issue, conditions and circumstances
under which issued and procedure of issue.
CI/CP-1/2.15 Duties of commercial staff in abnormal conditions i.e. ACP, RTT etc.
CI/CP-1/2.16 Rules for booking of various types of special trains and coaches.
CI/CP-1/2.17 Information about tourist trains such as Palace On Wheel, Royal Orient Express,
Fairy Queen etc.
CI/CP-1/2.18 Public Grievance Redressal organisation, public complaints and their disposal,
Computerisation of complaints.
CI/CP-1/2.19 Cash Safe, trouble shooting digital section.
CP-1/2.20 Consumer protection act, Introduction to consultative committees-SCC,
DRUCC, ZRUCC, NRUCC .

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CI/CP-1/3 COACHING PRACTICAL
CI/CP-1/3.1 Consultation of Alphabetical list of Railway Station in India, Zonal Rly. Map,
Indian Rly, Map and Timetable, RBS.
CI/CP-1/3.2 Calculation of distance from Zonal Railway Local distance tables, Through
junction distance tables of other Railways.
CI/CP-1/3.3 Calculation of fares & combined fare for Public, fare for Military personnel on
Military warrants, concession order, Public Concession orders and PTOs.
CI/CP-1/3.4 Calculation of fare for Circular journey ticket, Season Tickets.
CI/CP-1/3.5 Calculation of fare for all kinds of trains, GST etc.
CI/CP-1/3.6 Calculation of cancellation charge and refund of fare under various
circumstances.
CI/CP-1/3.7 Cloak Room charge and Locker charge.
CI/CP-1/3.8 Reservation of seats, berths, compartments, carriage and tourist cars and
special trains.
CI/CP-1/3.9 Calculation of excess fares and excess charge on irregular traveling.
CI/CP-1/3.10 Off-line practice on UTS/PRS.
CI/CP-1/3.11 Calculation of freight for :
Luggage., Parcel, news paper, magazine, corpses, human ashes, human
skeletons, parts of body, vehicles, animals etc.
CI/CP-1/3.12 Calculation of Percentage charge on excess value.
CI/CP-1/3.13 Calculation of Demurrage and Wharfage on Luggage and Parcel.
CI/CP-1/3.14 Hands on practice on fillings various forms and calculation.
CI/CP-1/4 GOODS THEORY
CI/CP-1/4.1 Kinds of goods handled by the Railway – General goods, Dangerous and
explosives goods, offensive goods, live stock, perishables, contrabands, bulky
articles, railway material, military traffic, goods in loose, POL, ODC.
CI/CP-1/4.2 Particulars exhibited on a wagon, various kinds of wagons. Places where the
goods traffic is dealt with – station, sidings, out agencies etc. Various types of
wagons in use and matter displayed on a wagon.
CI/CP-1/4.3 Weighment, reweighment procedure and its upkeeping, routing of traffic,
rationalization scheme, In motion way Bridge and Pre Weigh Bin wagon
loading system.
CI/CP-1/4.4 Forwarding Note, its execution and importance, various types of Forwarding
Notes and their use.
CI/CP-1/4.5 Preferential traffic schedule and wagon demand register. Registration of indent,
e-indent, e-indent procedure, re-generation of custom e-way bill, allotment and
supply of wagons, change in the name of commodity, change in the name of
destination station. Selection of wagons, sealing riveting of wagons & locking of
wagons. Check lines on bagged consignments loaded in open wagons, use of
tarpaulins, PLM.
CI/CP-1/4.6 Wagon Demand Register, placement of wagons at goods shed, Wagon Transfer
Register, loading of out ward goods, Out ward tally book.
CI/CP-1/4.7 Kinds of rates, classification of commodities, block rake composition.
CI/CP-1/4.8 Rules for acceptance, booking and carriage of contraband goods,
intoxicating drugs, dangerous and offensive goods.
CI/CP-1/4.9 Rules for acceptance, booking carriage and delivery of live stock and Bulky
articles.
CI/CP-1/4.10 Rules for acceptance, booking carriage and delivery of Railway Material and
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CI/CP-1/4.11 Rules for booking block rake and TMS, e-payment, e-TRR
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CI/CP-1/4.12 Various charges leaviable as per goods tariff in addition to the freight
CI/CP-1/4.13 Rules for booking of Issue of RR and disposal of various copies of invoice. Out
ward index register and wagon exchange book, traffic to and from
CBO/CBA/OA and sidings.
CI/CP-1/4.14 Unloading of wagons, reporting discrepancies and maintenance of DD
register. Punitive charges for overloading of goods, Inward tally book , Inward
invoice index register, Under charge, Over charge, Over charge sheet,
Inventory of goods .
CI/CP-1/4.15 Delivery of Goods. Various types of delivery. Delivery in the absence of RR.
Indemnity bond- Their types and execution. Gate pass system. Preparation &
Submission of DR/MGR, Mis declaration of goods, Goods refunds.
CI/CP-1/4.16 Rebooking and Diversion.
CI/CP-1/4.17 Goods cash book and other registers maintained at goods office, preparation
of goods returns including balance sheet and their submission .
CI/CP-1/4.18 Disposal of Booked & unclaimed, Unconnected goods, e-balance sheet. NR
cell and its functions.
CI/CP-1/4.19 Cause of claims and their prevention. Organization of claims and refunds.
Procedure for settlement of claims, Common Carrier Liabilities.
CI/CP-1/4.20 Wharfage & Demurrage charges.
CI/CP-1/4.21 Functioning of FOIS and working on TMS.
CI/CP-1/4.22 Siding and its working, rule regarding stacking of goods.
CI/CP-1/4.23 Freight Incentive Scheme and Transportation products, Wagon investment
scheme.
CI/CP-1/4.24 Introduction on freight marketing.

CI/CP-1/5 GOODS PRACTICAL

CI/CP-1/5.1 Calculation of Freight for wagon loads and train load consignment (OR &
RR)
CI/CP-1/5.2 Calculation of Freight for various kinds of rake/wagons/CC+6, CC+8, 25
tonne axle load
CI/CP-1/5.3 Calculation of Percentage Charge on excess value, GST.
CI/CP-1/5.4 Calculation of Freight for Military Goods and RMC.
CI/CP-1/5.5 Calculation of demurrage and wharfage charges
CI/CP-1/5.6 Calculation of Freight for animals and coal traffic as per IRCA Goods Tariff.
CI/CP-1/5.7 Over weight charging, calculation of under and over charges.

CI/CP-1/6 ACCOUNTS
CI/CP-1/6.1 Traffic Accounts Office and TIA.
CI/CP-1/6.2 Definitions, sources of railway earnings.
CI/CP-1/6.3 Various types of forms and registers used in the booking, reservation, parcel,
goods and TC office.
CI/CP-1/6.4 Indent of Money Value Book, Indent & estimate of computer tickets,
Emergent Indent.
CI/CP-1/6.5 DTC book, Remittance of cash through CR Note, TR Note, Bank remittance,
Rail Shakti.
CI/CP-1/6.6 Various reports and Returns submitted by booking, reservation parcel, goods
and TC office.
CI/CP-1/6.7 Accountal of EFT, BPT, RTC, NIT and various vouchers.

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CI/CP-1/6.8 Disposal of collected tickets.
I/3117998/2025 CI/CP-1/6.9 DTCR (Daily Train Collection Report), Abnormal Tickets and their DTCR.
CI/CP-1/6.10 Non issued ticket, obsolete tickets and their disposal.
CI/CP-1/6.11 Station outstanding and their clearance, Debit register, Error schedule.
CI/CP-1/6.12 Theory and practical of Coaching/Goods Balance Sheet.
CI/CP-1/6.13 Withdrawal from Station Earning.

CI/CP-1/7 SAFETY MANAGEMENT

CI/CP-1/7.1 Accident :
Various important definitions, classification of accident, Chain of
command during accident, running of ART/ARME, Hooter, Target time of
ART/ARME, Duties of Sr. Commercial Supervisor/ Commercial staff at
different locations at the time of accident, Ex-gratia payment,
Compensation -Section 124, 124-A.
CI/CP-1/7.2 Disaster Management – Introduction, Various Organizations, Golden Hour,
DM Plans – at Divisional & Zonal levels, Various Telephone Nos. of
Authorities to be used in requirement of assistance.
CI/CP-1/7.3 First Aid – (Theory & Practical) Aims and Objective of First Aid, Respiration,
Fractures, Poisons, Injuries to internal Organs.
Principles of First Aid, Brief description of the structure and functions of the
body. General description of heart and vessels. Circulation of blood. Heart
attack, Blood pressure & CVS. Half Day Hands on Practice.
CI/CP-1/7.4 Fire Fighting – Theory & Demonstration, Civil defence.
Types of fire, causes of fire in train and at station, types of fire extinguisher,
upkeep/readiness and use of fire extinguisher. Prevention of fire.
Half Day Hands on Practice.

CI/CP-1/8 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

CI/CP-1/8.1 Computerization in Indian Railways
CI/CP-1/8.2 Basic Knowledge of Computers(Word, Excel, Power Point), means of Social
Media and their uses
CI/CP-1/8.3 FOIS, RMS, TMS, PMS, ICMS, UTS, , UTS on mobile App, PRS, NTES, RBS, HHT,
POS etc an overview
CI/CP-1/8.4 Different means of UTS/PRS, Feeding of station in UTS, searing of station
code, latest circulars etc.
CI/CP-1/8.5 Method of accountal, generation of RR and various reports and
preparation of e-Balance Sheet.
CI/CP-1/8.6 Prepare and Cancellation/NIT of a ticket on UTS/PRS system.
CI/CP-1/8.7 Hands on Practice.

CI/CP-1/9 ETHICAL LEADERSHIP & SOFT SKILL

CI/CP-1/9.1 Ethics – Meaning, Role, Need, Value and Importance in public life.
CI/CP-1/9.2 Leadership – Meaning, Role, Need, Value and Importance, Team building,
Crowed/Mob Management.
CI/CP-1/9.3 Personality Development - Meaning, Need and Importance. Positive Attitude
Development, Effective communication Skills, Patience, Brain Storming,

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Perception. Forgiveness, Case studies/ inspirational videos.
I/3117998/2025CI/CP-1/9.4 Stress Management - Meaning, Causes, Symptoms, remedies importance in
personal and professional life.
CI/CP-1/9.5 Customer care - Public perception, public relations, courtesy, Customer
service its importance and provision and Team working.
CI/CP-1/9.6 Soft Skills – Meaning, Requirements and its importance in public life.
CI/CP-1/9.7 Yoga, PT, Meditation and Shramdan.
CI/CP-1/9.8 Sports

CI/CP-1/10 ESTABLISHMENT
CI/CP-1/10.1 Leave - their kinds and rules, Leave encashment Rule.
CI/CP-1/10.2 Passes - their kinds, Rules and eligibility, All India Leave Travel
Concession(AILTC).
CI/CP-1/10.3 Pay & Allowances - Entitlements, Rules regarding TA, DA, Night Duty
Allowance, Overtime and their curtailment, Contingency charges and
Composite Transfer Grant.
CI/CP-1/10.4 Main provisions of Railway Service Conduct Rules
CI/CP-1/10.5 Seniority after the Induction Course at ZRTI, Career Prospects.
CI/CP-1/10.6 Duty Roster - Description and classification, statutory provisions, periodical
rest, long-on, short-off, split shift, penalty for violation of HWPR.
CI/CP-1/10.7 D& AR – Brief Introduction and provisions.
CI/CP-1/10.8 PNM, JCM, PREM, RTI, SBF, NPS, Confidential Report (APAR).

CI/CP-1/11 FIELD TRAINING

CI/CP-1/11.1 Field Training (12 Days)

CI/CP-1/12 EXAMINATION Day Hours

CI/CP-1/12.1 Paper – 1 (Coaching Theory & Practical) 1 3
Max Marks: 100
[Obj: 40 Marks; Descriptive: 60 Marks]
CI/CP-1/12.2 Paper – 2 (Goods Theory & Practical) 2 3
Max Marks: 100
[Obj: 40 Marks; Descriptive: 60 Marks]

CI/CP-1/12.3 Paper – 3 ( Official Language, Safety management, 2 3

Ethical leadership, Information Technology and
Establishment)
Max Marks: 100
[Obj: 40 Marks; Descriptive: 60 Marks].

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Training Module for
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Commercial Supervisors & Inspectors
Commercial Apprentice – 2nd Phase

Department Commercial
Module No. CI/CP-2
Commercial Supervisors and Inspectors/
Category
Commercial Apprentice 2nd Phase
Stage Induction through RRB / Promotion through department examination
Duration 50 working days / 300 Hours

Module No. Description Hours Days

CI/CP-2/1 Advanced Coaching Theory 60 10

CI/CP-2/2 Advanced Goods Theory 60 10

CI/CP-2/3 Accounts 18 03

CI/CP-2/4 Transportation 36 06

CI/CP-2/5 Establishment, Management & Work Study 18 03

CI/CP-2/6 Stores 06 01

CI/CP-2/7 Statistics 06 01

CI/CP-2/8 Safety Management 18 03

CI/CP-2/9 Ethical Leadership & Soft Skill 12 02

CI/CP-2/I0 Information Technology 36 06
CI/CP-2/I1 Field Training (2 Days x 6 Hours) 12 02
CI/CP-2/I2 Examination 18 03

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CI/CP-2/1 ADVANCED COACHING THEORY
I/3117998/2025CI/CP-2/1.1 Theory of Rates and its salient features.
CI/CP-2/1.2 Passenger fare structure and freight structure of luggage, parcel and goods.
Outsourcing of ticket sale (JTBS/STBA/YTSIk).Passenger Profile Management
(PPM) and running of special train.
CI/CP-2/1.3 Categorization of stations for the purpose of amenities, Passenger Amenities
– Minimum, Essential, Recommended and Desirable Amenities, model
stations.
CI/CP-2/1.4 Causes of ticket less travelling and different kinds of checks. Various
irregularities, leakage of revenue and fraud.
CI/CP-2/1.5 Catering policy - 2017.
CI/CP-2/1.6 Policy for Water Vending machine
CI/CP-2/1.7 Policy for installation of ATM
CI/CP-2/1.8 Multi Purpose Stall.
CI/CP-2/1.9 Commercial advertisement in trains and at stations. OHA, Mobile asset, Rail
Display Network, Non-Fare Revenue.
CI/CP-2/1.10 Cleanliness at stations and in trains, Pay & Use Toilets.
CI/CP-2/1.11 Cycle, Motor cycle, Scooter and Car parking.
CI/CP-2/1.12 Passenger Information System
CI/CP-2/1.13 Parcel Management System.
CI/CP-2/1.14 Leasing of SLR and VPU.
CI/CP-2/1.15 Railway Act. Section 123 to 129 regarding railway liability in rail accident and
untoward incidents, Payment of Ex-gratia and compensation.
CI/CP-2/1.16 Railway Users Consultative Committees and Council.
CI/CP-2/1.17 Inspections, definitions and their objects, inspections of stations, Parcel
office, Booking office, Reservation office, Goods shed and catering service.
CI/CP-2/1.18 Duties of Dy. SS (Commercial), Commercial Inspector and Supervisors.
CI/CP-2/1.19 RTI Act 2005.
CI/CP-2/1.20 Opening and closing of Halt Station.
CI/CP-2/1.21 ICMS, IRPSM, IRMMS, IREPS, Traffic survey.
CI/CP-2/1.22 Public complaint and its disposal, Customer Care.
CI/CP-2/1.23 Contract Management, Parcel Cargo Express Train.
CI/CP-2/1.24 Any other new policy, circulars issued time to time.

CI/CP-2/2 ADVANCE GOODS THEORY

CI/CP-2/2.1 Function of IRCA, Theory of Rates.
CI/CP-2/2.2 Claims : Organisation, settlement of claims and its power, decentralisation
of claims, RCT.
CI/CP-2/2.3 Railway Rates Tribunal. Hierarchy of courts in case of claims.
CI/CP-2/2.4 Electronic Registration of demand, Embedded empties and underloads.
CI/CP-2/2.5 Siding – opening of assisted siding and, policy on private siding, siding
charges, Liberalised siding rules, e-payment, e-RR, warehouse scheme.
CI/CP-2/2.6 Responsibility of railway as common carrier (Section 93 to 104).
CI/CP-2/2.7 Private Freight Terminal and Automobile Freight train, PPP. Marketing &
Sales Organisation.
CI/CP-2/2.8 Liberalised Wagon Investment Scheme, Engine on Load (EOL) Scheme.
CI/CP-2/2.9 Container Rail Terminal, Private Container Operator.
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CI/CP-2/2.11 Punitive charge, load adjustment and off load of over loading.
I/3117998/2025CI/CP-2/2.12 Freight Incentive Schemes.
CI/CP-2/2.13 Transportation Products.
CI/CP-2/2.14 Rules for public auction of goods and parcels.
CI/CP-2/2.15 Consumer Protection Act 1986.
CI/CP-2/2.16 Long Term Tariff Contract, Rail side warehouse scheme (RSWS)
CI/CP-2/2.17 Functioning of FOIS and working on TMS. E payment
CI/CP-2/2.18 Merry-Go-Round and Roll-On-Roll-Off, Automobile freight train operator
(AFTO) scheme.
CI/CP-2/2.19 Special Freight Train Operator (SFTO), Terminal Development Scheme(TDS)
CI/CP-2/2.20 Station to Station Rates, Wagon Leasing Scheme(WLS)
CI/CP-2/2.21 Rail Road co-efficient.General Purpose Wagon Investment Scheme (GPWIS)
CI/CP-2/2.22 Measures and suggestion to enhance railway traffic and earning.
CI/CP-2/2.23 Working of in motion weigh bridge and upkeeping of its paper.
CI/CP-2/2.24 Discussion on latest circulars.

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CI/CP-2/3 ACCOUNTS
CI/CP-2/3.1 Station imprest.
CI/CP-2/3.2 Traffic suspense - Cash in transit, Station outstanding and its clearance.
CI/CP-2/3.3 Railway Budget, Classification of Expenditure, Demand for grants, funds,
control over expenditure and earning, Budgetary review.
CI/CP-2/3.4 Works programme under pink book, law book and mini law book.
CI/CP-2/3.5 Frauds and embezzlements in booking, reservation, parcel and goods
office. Prevention from fraud.
CI/CP-2/3.6 Statutory audit and accounts audit.
CI/CP-2/3.7 Kinds of tender, e-tendering and procedure of e-tendering, execution of
work, GCC, SOP
CI/CP-2/3.8 Kinds of contract, Arbitration.
CI/CP-2/3.9 Withdrawal from station earning.
CI/CP-2/3.10 Station Balance sheet - Coaching and Goods.

CI/CP-2/4 TRANSPORTATION
CI/CP-2/4.1 General understanding about GR and SR, their issuing authority, Important
relevant Definitions, Classification of stations.
CI/CP-2/4.2 Duties of Railway men for securing safety.
CI/CP-2/4.3 Brief idea about various Signals, their descriptions, minimum equipment of
signals at each class of stations, Defective signals and authority to pass,
Detonators and their use, brief idea about various boards, Elementary idea of
interlocking & isolation,
Hand signal - Exchange of signals between driver, Guard and station staff.
CI/CP-2/4.4 Speed of trains, Standard Time, Running Time, Working Time Table.
CI/CP-2/4.5 Marshalling order, Loading of vehicles, standard moving dimension, ODC/
ISMD and its movement, Damaged and defective vehicles, Hot Axle vehicle.
CI/CP-2/4.6 Shunting, Control of shunting, precautions during shunting of wagons
containing explosive, inflammable and dangerous goods, speed of shunting,
responsibility for shunting.
CI/CP-2/4.7 Protection of trains.
CI/CP-2/4.8 Brief idea of various Systems of working.
CI/CP-2/4.9 Idea about LC and LC Gate, Working of lorries, trolleys and motor trolleys.
CI/CP-2/4.10 Line capacity, Through put, WTT, Punctuality, WTR, Wagon pool, Wagon
census.
CI/CP-2/4.11 Planning - Significance and types of planning, planning procedure, planning
for increasing the line capacity, planning for yard remodelling, ESP, SIP, DPR.

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I/3117998/2025CI/CP-2/5 ESTABLISHMENT, MANAGEMENT & WORK STUDY

CI/CP-2/5.1 Leave - their kinds and rules, Leave encashment Rule.
CI/CP-2/5.2 Passes - their kinds, Rules and eligibility.
CI/CP-2/5.3 Pay & Allowances - Entitlements, Rules regarding TA, DA, Night Duty
Allowance, Overtime and their curtailment, Contingency charges and
Composite Transfer Grant.
CI/CP-2/5.4 Main provisions of Railway Service Conduct Rules
CI/CP-2/5.5 Duty Roster - Description and classification, statutory provisions, periodical
rest, long-on, short-off, split shift, penalty for violation of HWPR, Job analysis
procedure.
CI/CP-2/5.6 RTI, Pension and gratuity, NPS, relevant factors and calculation, benefits,
disposal of dues by Society Bank in case of employee's death
CI/CP-2/5.7 D& AR – Brief Introduction-Standard Forms, Provision under Discipline and
Appeal Rule 1968, Definition of various authorities, suspension, Defence
Counsellor, Principle of natural justice, speaking orders, procedure for
imposition of minor and major penalty, appeal, revision and review, special
attention on provision under section 14(4), NIP, facilities during suspension
period. How to Conduct an Enquiry.
CI/CP-2/5.8 Workmen Compensation Act 1923, Payment and Wages Act 1936, Industrial
Dispute Act 1947, PNM, JCM, PREM, RTI, SBF, Disability act 2012 and 1995,
Confidential Report (APAR).
CI/CP-2/5.9 Management:
Introduction of management, object and types of management.
Quality of a manager, management process, leadership.
Forecasting and organisation, controlling and direction, communication and
co-ordination, staff management and motivation.
CI/CP-2/5.10 Work study:
Definition, types of work study and its aim, objectives, uses and advantages,
techniques of work study, work study technique adopted by Railway,
qualification and quality of work study man, work study organisation in
Railway Board and HQ level,
Production and productivity, method study, recording technique of method
study, work measurement, techniques of works measurement,
Production study, random sampling, synthesis, PMTS, analytical estimating,
PERT chart.

CI/CP-2/6 STORE
CI/CP-2/6.1 Organisation of Store department,
CI/CP-2/6.2 Indenting procedure, Returned Store, Procedure of DS-8.
CI/CP-2/6.3 Inventory control (ABC analysis), Dead stock register and Stock Sheet.
CI/CP-2/6.4 Functions - Indenting, Accountal, Disposal of Consumable & Non
consumable stores, T&P items, Various Books & Forms, Petty repairs.

CI/CP-2/7 STATISTICS
CI/CP-2/7.1 Brief idea about railway statistics.
CI/CP-2/7.2 Commercial statistics.
CI/CP-2/7.3 Operating Statistics.
CI/CP-2/7.4 Financial Statistics.

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CI/CP-2/7 Safety Management
I/3117998/2025 CI/CP-2/7.1 Accident :
Various important definitions, classification of accident, Chain of command
during accident, running of ART/ARME, Hooter, Target time of ART/ARME,
Duties of Sr. DCM/DCM, Duties of Sr. Commercial Supervisor/Inspector at the
time of accident, Accident enquiries.
Section 123 to 129, Ex-gratia payment, Compensation.
CI/CP-2/7.2 Disaster Management – Introduction, Various Organizations, Golden Hour,
DM Plans – at Divisional & Zonal levels, Various Telephone Nos. of Authorities
to be used in requirement of assistance.
CI/CP-2/7.3 First Aid – (Theory & Practical) Aims and Objective of First Aid, Respiration,
Fractures, Poisons, Injuries to internal Organs.
Principles of First Aid, Brief description of the structure and functions of the
body. General description of heart and vessels. Circulation of blood. Heart
attack, Blood pressure & CVS. Half Day Hands on Practice.
CI/CP-2/7.4 Fire Fighting – Theory & Demonstration, Civil defence.
Types of fire, causes of fire in train and at station, types of fire extinguisher,
upkeep/readiness and use of fire extinguisher. Prevention of fire.
Half Day Hands on Practice.

CI/CP-2/8 ETHICAL LEADERSHIP & SOFT SKILLS

CI/CP-2/8.1 Ethics – Meaning, Role, Need, Value and Importance in public life.
CI/CP-2/8.2 Leadership – Meaning, Role, Need, Value and Importance, Team building,
Crowed/Mob Management.
CI/CP-2/8.3 Personality Development - Meaning, Need and Importance. Positive Attitude
Development, Effective communication Skills, Telephone etiquette, Body
language basics, Patience, Brain Storming, Perception. Forgiveness, Case
studies/ inspirational videos.
CI/CP-2/8.4 Stress Management - Meaning, Causes, Symptoms, remedies importance in
personal and professional life.
Crisis management in Booking/PRS/Parcel offices in handling of heavy rush,
handling acute shortage of staff, failure of computer systems, thin clients,
and communication equipments, printers.
CI/CP-2/8.5 Customer care - Public perception, public relations, courtesy, Customer
service its importance and provision.
CI/CP-2/8.6 Soft Skills – Meaning, Requirements and its importance in public life.
CI/CP-2/8.7 Yoga, PT, Meditation and Shramdan.
CI/CP-2/8.8 Sports

CI/CP-2/9 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

CI/CP-2/9.1 Computerization in Indian Railways
Basic Knowledge of Computers(Word, Excel, Power Point), means of Social
CI/CP-2/9.2
Media and their uses
FOIS, RMS, TMS, HHT, PMS, ICMS, UTS, PRS, NTES, RBS, IREPS, IRPSM, IRMMS,
CI/CP-2/9.3 IPAS and other IT applications on Indian Railways - an overview, Mobile
ticketing
CI/CP-2/9.4 GEM, Feeding of station in UTS etc.
CI/CP-2/9.5 Method of accountal, generation of RR and various reports and
preparation of e-Balance Sheet.
CI/CP-2/9.6 Hands on Practice.

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I/3117998/2025CI/CP-2/10 Field Training

CI/CP-2/10.1 Field Training (2 Days)

CI/CP-2/11 EXAMINATION Day Hours

CI/CP-2/11.1 Paper – 1 (Advanced Coaching Theory including 1 3
Practical) = Max Marks: 100
[Obj: 40 Marks; Descriptive: 60 Marks]
CI/CP-2/11.2 Paper – 2 (Advanced Goods Theory including 2 3
Practical) = Max Marks: 100
[Obj: 40 Marks; Descriptive: 60 Marks]
CI/CP-2/11.3 Paper – (Transportation and Others) 3 3
= Max Marks: 100
[Obj: 40 Marks; Descriptive: 60 Marks]

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Refresher course for Commercial-cum-Ticket Clerks (All grades)
I/3117998/2025
Department Commercial
Module No. Com-03
Category Commercial-cum-Ticket Clerks (All grades)
Stage Refresher
Duration 06working days = 36 Hours

Module No. Description Hours Days

CR-1/1 Coaching Theory 06 01
CR-1/2 Goods Theory 06 01
CR-1/3 Accounts 03 0.5
CR-1/4 Safety Management 03 0.5
CR-1/5 Information Technology 06 01
CR-1/6 Ethical Leadership & Stress Management 06 01
CR-1/7 Examination 06 01
TOTAL 36 06
This is applicable for all the combined cader in lower grades (other than Inspectors
and Supervisors) and will be mandatory for every 2 years.

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CR-1/1 COACHING THEORY
Detailed discussion on latest changes and recapitulation of the following topics :-
CR-1/1.1 Booking Office – Brief discussion on existing Break Journey Rule, Break Journey
on various kinds of tickets and passes, Circular Journey, JTBS & STBA, YTSK,
NGeT, Group reservation and Charting, kinds of time table and their use.
Telephone no. 138, 139 & 182, Various kinds of concessions.
CR-1/1.2 Reservation Office - Rules for reservation of seats/berths, compartment,
coach/tourist car, Special trains, various reservation quotas, RAC, Tatkal Seva,
group reservation, change in name of reservation, preponement &
postponement of reservation, Up gradation scheme, Refund of fare rules, issue
of duplicate ticket in case of original is lost/torn/mutilated, issue of TDR & EDR.
CR-1/1.3 Parcel - Rules for acceptance, booking and carriage of parcels as per
Coaching Tariff., categorisation (R,P,S) of trains for the purpose of booking of
parcel, Fording Note and its execution, Rules for booking and carriage of 2, 3
and 4 wheeled carriages such as bicycle, scooter, motorcycle etc. in Luggage
and Parcel and minimum weight condition, percentage charge, Booking and
charging of animals and birds, News Paper & Magazines.
CR-1/1.4 Luggage – Definition, articles not accepted as luggage, articles allowed free
and not weighed, Free Allowance, Grace Limit, Compartment Limit, cases in
which free allowance not given, Carriage of luggage with passenger in
passenger compartment and in Brake Van, Charging of unbooked luggage
and partially booked luggage.
CR-1/1.5 Ticket Checking - Object of checking and collection of tickets, Submission of
Ticket Collector's Report. Special points to be kept in view during checking,
Various cases of irregular travelling and charging of excess fare and excess
charge, Left behind tickets.
CR-1/1.6 Rly. Act 1989 – Sec. 49 to 60 and cognisable and non-cognisable offences
under sections 137 to 149, 155 to 157, 162 to 167, 172 & 198.
CR-1/1.7 Guard Certificate – persons authorised to issue, conditions and circumstances
under which issued and procedure of issue.
CR-1/1.8 Public Grievance Redressal organisation, public complaints and their disposal,
Computerisation of complaints.
CR-1/1.9 Disposal of Booked and unclaimed, unbooked and unclaimed and
unconnected goods, NR Cell, transit time, overdue consignment, over carried
consignment.

CR-1/2 GOODS THEORY

Detailed discussion on latest changes and recapitulation of the following topics :-
CR-1/2.1 Forwarding Note, its execution and importance, various types of Forwarding
Notes and their use.
CR-1/2.2 Briefing about Preferential traffic schedule, wagon demand, indent, allotment and
supply of wagons.
CR-1/2.3 Wagon Demand Register, placement of wagons at goods shed, Wagon
Transfer Register, loading of out ward goods, Out ward tally book.
CR-1/2.4 Kinds of rates, classification of commodities, block rake composition.
CR-1/2.5 Rules for acceptance, booking and carriage of contraband goods,
intoxicating drugs, dangerous and offensive goods.
CR-1/2.6 Rules for acceptance, booking carriage and delivery of live stock and Bulky
articles.

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CR-1/2.7 Rules for acceptance, booking carriage and delivery of Railway Material and
I/3117998/2025 Military Goods.
CR-1/2.8 Rules for booking block rake, TMS, e-payment.
CR-1/2.9 Unloading of wagons, reporting discrepancies and maintenance of DD
register. Reweighment of goods, Punitive charges for overloading of goods,
Inward tally book , Inward invoice index register, Under charge, Over charge,
Over charge sheet, Inventory of goods .
CR-1/2.10 Delivery of Goods. Various types of delivery. Delivery in the absence of RR.
Indemnity bond - Their types and execution. Gate pass system. Preparation &
Submission of DR/MGR.
CR-1/2.11 Rebooking and Diversion.
CR-1/2.12 Disposal of Booked & unclaimed, Unconnected goods and Lost Property. NR
cell and its functions.
CR-1/2.13 Cause of claims and their prevention. Organization of claims and refunds.
Procedure for settlement of claims.
CR-1/2.14 Wharrfage & Demurrage Rules.

CR-1/3 ACCOUNTS
CR-1/3.1 Indent of Money Value Book, Indent & estimate of computer tickets, Emergent
Indent, Red Signal.
CR-1/3.2 DTC book, Remittance of cash through CR Note/Bank.
CR-1/3.3 Various reports (Passenger Classification Return, EFT Return, BPT Return, ROPD,
Advance Statement of Gross Earning etc.) submitted by booking, reservation
and TC office.
CR-1/3.4 Accountal of EFT, BPT, RTC, NIT and various vouchers.
CR-1/3.5 Disposal of collected tickets, Returns of TC/TTE.
CR-1/3.6 DTCR (Daily Train Collection Report), Abnormal Tickets and their DTCR.
CR-1/3.7 Non issued ticket, obsolete tickets and their disposal.
CR-1/3.8 Station outstanding and their clearance, Debit register, Error schedule.

CR-1/4 SAFETY MANAGEMENT

CR-1/4.1 Accident :
Various important definitions, classification of accident, Chain of command
during accident, running of ART/ARME, Hooter, Target time of ART/ARME, Duties
of Sr. Commercial Supervisor at the time of accident, Ex-gratia payment,
Compensation, Section 123 to 129.
CR-1/4.2 Disaster Management – Introduction, Various Organizations, Golden Hour, DM
Plans – at Divisional & Zonal levels, Various Telephone Nos. of Authorities to be
used in requirement of assistance.
CR-1/4.3 First Aid – (Theory & Practical) Aims and Objective of First Aid, Respiration,
Fractures, Poisons, Injuries to internal Organs.
Principles of First Aid, Brief description of the structure and functions of the body.
General description of heart and vessels. Circulation of blood. Heart attack,
Blood pressure & CVS. Half Day Hands on Practice.
CR-1/4.4 Fire Fighting – Theory & Demonstration, Civil defence.
Types of fire, causes of fire in train and at station, types of fire extinguisher,
upkeep/readiness and use of fire extinguisher. Prevention of fire.
Half Day Hands on Practice.

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I/3117998/2025 CR-1/5 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

CR-1/5.1 FOIS, RMS, TMS, PMS, ICMS, UTS, PRS, NTES, RBS etc an overview
CR-1/5.2 Various reports and preparation of e-Balance Sheet.
CR-1/5.3 Hands on Practice, trouble shooting and problem solving.

CR-1/6 ETHICAL LEADERSHIP & STRESS MANAGEMENT

CR-1/6.1 Ethics – Meaning, Role, Need, Value and Importance in public life.
CR-1/6.2 Leadership – Meaning, Role, Need, Value and Importance, Team building,
Crowed/Mob Management.
CR-1/6.3 Personality Development - Meaning, Need and Importance. Positive Attitude
Development, Effective communication Skills, Patience, Brain Storming,
Perception. Forgiveness, Case studies/ inspirational videos.
CR-1/6.4 Stress Management - Meaning, Causes, Symptoms, remedies importance in
personal and professional life.
CR-1/6.5 Customer care - Public perception, public relations, courtesy, Customer
service its importance and provision.
CR-1/6.6 Soft Skills – Meaning, Requirements and its importance in public life.
CR-1/6.7 Yoga, PT, Meditation and Shramdan.
CR-1/6.8 Sports

CR-1/7 EXAMINATION Day Hours

CR-1/7.1 Paper – 1 (Commercial) = Max Marks: 100 1 3

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Training Module for
I/3117998/2025
Commercial Supervisors & Inspectors Refresher

Department Commercial
Module No. CR-2
Category Commercial Supervisors and Inspectors
Stage Refresher
Duration 06 Working Days / 36 Hours

Module No. Description Hours Days

CR-2/1 Commercial Theory 06 01

CR-2/2 Information Technology 06 01

CR-2/3 Accounts 03 0.5

CR-2/4 Establishment 03 0.5
CR-2/5 Safety Management 06 01

CR-2/6 Ethical Leadership & Stress Management 06 01

CR-2/7 Examination Coaching theory 06 01

TOTAL 36 06

This is applicable to staff working as Inspectors /Supervisory caderes and will be

mandatory for every 2 years.

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I/3117998/2025
CR-2/1 COMMERCIAL THEORY
Detailed discussion on latest changes and recapitulation of the following topics :-
CR-2/1.1 General Rules of Booking, Conveyance & delivery of Luggage, Parcels &
Goods Traffic. Rules regarding Ticketing and ticketless/irregular travel. PPM
and special train.
CR-2/1.2 Theory of Rates and its salient features.
CR-2/1.3 Passenger fare structure and freight structure of luggage, parcel and goods.
CR-2/1.4 Categorization of stations for the purpose of amenities, Passenger Amenities –
Minimum, Essential, Recommended and Desirable Amenities , model stations.
CR-2/1.5 Causes of ticket less travelling and different kinds of checks. Causes of
irregularity, leakage of revenue and frauds.
CR-2/1.6 Catering policy - 2017.
CR-2/1.7 Policy for Water Vending machine
CR-2/1.8 Policy for installation of ATM
CR-2/1.9 Book Stall Policy, Multi Purpose Stall.
CR-2/1.10 Commercial advertisement in trains and at stations. OHA, Mobile asset, Rail
Display Network, Non-Fare Revenue.
CR-2/1.11 Cleanliness at stations and in trains, Pay & Use Toilets.
CR-2/1.12 Cycle, Motor cycle, Scooter and Car parking.
CR-2/1.13 Passenger Information System
CR-2/1.14 Parcel Management System.
CR-2/1.15 Leasing of SLR and VPU.
CR-2/1.16 Railway Act. Section 123 to 129 regarding railway liability in rail accident and
untoward incidents, Payment of Ex-gratia and compensation.
CR-2/1.17 Railway Users Consultative Committees and Council.
CR-2/1.18 Inspections, definitions and their objects, inspections of stations, Parcel office,
Booking office, Reservation office, Goods shed and catering service.
CR-2/1.19 Duties of Dy. SS (Commercial), Commercial Inspector and Supervisors.
CR-2/1.20 RTI Act 2005.
CR-2/1.21 Opening and closing of Halt Station.
CR-2/1.22 ICMS, IRPSM, IRMMS, IREPS, Traffic survey.
CR-2/1.23 Public complaint and its disposal, Customer Care.
CR-2/1.24 Contract Management, Parcel Cargo Express Train.
CR-2/1.25 Function of IRCA, Theory of Rates.
CR-2/1.26 Claims : Organisation, settlement of claims and its power, decentralisation of
claims, RCT.
CR-2/1.27 Railway Rates Tribunal.
CR-2/1.28 Electronic Registration of demand, Embedded empties and underloads.
CR-2/1.29 Siding – opening of assisted siding and, policy on private siding, siding
charges, Liberalised siding rules, e-payment, e-RR, warehouse scheme.
CR-2/1.30 Responsibility of railway as common carrier (Section 93 to 104).
CR-2/1.31 Private Freight Terminal and Automobile Freight train, PPP. Marketing & Sales
Organisation.
CR-2/1.32 Liberalised Wagon Investment Scheme, Engine on Load (EOL) Scheme.
CR-2/1.33 Container Rail Terminal, Private Container Operator.
CR-2/1.34 Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Ltd. (DFCCIL).
CR-2/1.35 Punitive charge, load adjustment and off load of over loading.
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CR-2/1.36 Freight Incentive Schemes.
I/3117998/2025 CR-2/1.37 Transportation Products.
CR-2/1.38 Rules for public auction of goods and parcels.
CR-2/1.39 Consumer Protection Act 1986.
CR-2/1.40 Long Term Tariff Contract
CR-2/1.41 Functioning of FOIS and working on TMS. E payment
CR-2/1.42 Merry-Go-Round and Roll-On-Roll-Off
CR-2/1.43 Special Freight Train Operator (SFTO)
CR-2/1.44 Station to Station Rates
CR-2/1.45 Rail Road co-efficient.
CR-2/1.46 Measures and suggestion to enhance railway traffic and earning.
CR-2/1.47 Working of in motion weigh bridge and upkeeping of its paper.

CR-2/2 ACCOUNTS
CR-2/2.1 General discussion on various Accounts matters, latest circulars and case study.

CR-2/3 ESTABLISHMENT
Detailed discussion on latest changes and recapitulation of the following topics :-
CR-2/3.1 Leave, Passes, Pay & Allowances, HWPR, NPS.
CR-2/3.2 Main provisions of Railway Service Conduct Rules, Confidential Report (APAR).
CR-2/3.3 Workmen Compensation Act 1923, Payment and Wages Act 1936, Industrial
Dispute Act 1947, PNM, JCM, PREM, RTI, SBF, Disability act 2012 and 1995,
CR-2/3.4 D& AR – Brief Introduction-Standard Forms, Provision under Discipline and
Appeal Rule 1968, Definition of various authorities, suspension, Defence
Counsellor, Principle of natural justice, speaking orders, procedure for imposition
of minor and major penalty, appeal, revision and review, special attention on
provision under section 14(4), NIP, facilities during suspension period. How to
Conduct an Enquiry.

CR-2/4 SAFETY MANAGEMENT

CR-2/4.1 Accident :
Various important definitions, classification of accident, Chain of command
during accident, running of ART/ARME, Hooter, Target time of ART/ARME,
Duties of Sr. DCM/DCM, Duties of Sr. Commercial Supervisor/Inspector at the
time of accident, Accident enquiries.
Section 123 to 129, Ex-gratia payment, Compensation.
CR-2/4.2 Disaster Management – Introduction, Various Organizations, Golden Hour, DM
Plans – at Divisional & Zonal levels, Various Telephone Nos. of Authorities to be
used in requirement of assistance.
CR-2/4.3 First Aid – (Theory & Practical) Aims and Objective of First Aid, Respiration,
Fractures, Poisons, Injuries to internal Organs.
Principles of First Aid, Brief description of the structure and functions of the
body. General description of heart and vessels. Circulation of blood. Heart
attack, Blood pressure & CVS. Half Day Hands on Practice.
CR-2/4.4 Fire Fighting – Theory & Demonstration, Civil defence.
Types of fire, causes of fire in train and at station, types of fire extinguisher,
upkeep/readiness and use of fire extinguisher. Prevention of fire.
Half Day Hands on Practice.

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CR-2/5 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
CR-2/5.1 Computerization in Indian Railways
CR-2/5.2 Basic Knowledge of Computers, means of Social Media and their uses
CR-2/5.3 RBS, FOIS, RMS, TMS, HHT, PMS, ICMS, UTS, PRS, NTES, SATSANG and other IT
applications on Indian Railways - an overview, Mobile ticketing.
CR-2/5.4 Method of accountal, generation of RR and various reports and preparation
of e-Balance Sheet.
CR-2/5.5 Hands on Practice.

CR-2/6 ETHICAL LEADERSHIP & SOFT SKILL

CR-2/6.1 Ethics – Meaning, Role, Need, Value and Importance in public life.
CR-2/6.2 Leadership – Meaning, Role, Need, Value and Importance, Team building,
Crowed/Mob Management.
CR-2/6.3 Personality Development - Meaning, Need and Importance. Positive Attitude
Development, Effective communication Skills, Patience, Brain Storming,
Perception. Forgiveness, Case studies/ inspirational videos.
CR-2/6.4 Stress Management - Meaning, Causes, Symptoms, remedies importance in
personal and professional life.
CR-2/6.5 Customer care - Public perception, public relations, courtesy, Customer service
its importance and provision.
CR-2/6.6 Soft Skills – Meaning, Requirements and its importance in public life.
CR-2/6.7 Yoga, PT, Meditation and Shramdan.
CR-2/6.8 Sports

CR-2/7 EXAMINATION Day Hours

CR-2/7.1 Paper – 1 (Commercial) = Max Marks: 100 1 3

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Acronyms 4

2.1 So I Ie n t fea t u r es of Kovo ch ..................... .7

2.2 Components of Kavach..... .8

2.3 Kavach arrangements in station at a glance........ 10

2.5 Rqdio Frequency I dentijlcation (RFl D) Tags.....-................ 11

2.6 Working Principle 12

3. Station Master Operation Cum Indication Panel (SM-OCIP)..'13

3.1 lntroducti on to SM - OC I P ---...-..... 13

3.2 Provisions in Stotion Master Operation Cum Indication Panel 13

3.3 Manual SOS generation/ Cancellation ................................................ 15

3.4 SOS acknowledgement by 5M............ ..,,15

3.5 Reporting of Kavach FaiIures............ 16

3.6 Voriations in SMOCIP in dilJerent makes........ ........16

4. Operational Modes of Onboard Kavach for Version 4.O...........'..17

4.1 Driver Machine Interfoce (DMI) at a glance--------" ------------"--*----17

4.2 Dilferent Types of Operational Modes of Onboard Kavach for Version 4.0............................ 77
4.3 Mode Transitions in Kavach Ver 4.0..................-...... .23

4.4 Feotures ovailable at different Operational Modes in Kavach----------------------24

5, General Guidelines.. ...........,24

6. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 2S

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Acronyms

Acronym Explanation
ACK Acknowledgement
ATP Automatic Train Protection
BIU Brake Interface Unit
CPU Central Processing Unit
DAY 07:00 to l-9:00 Hours
DMI Driver Machine Interface
EB Emergenry Brake
EoA End of Authority
EVL Event Logger Card
GEN Generate
GPS Global Positioning System
GSM Global System for Mobile Communications
GPRS General Packet Radio Service
IRSEM Indian Railways Signal Engineering Manual
Kavach Indian Railways' Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system, previously known
as the cab signaling based Train Collision Avoidance System (TCAS)
KMS Key Management System
LCD Liquid Crystal Display
LED Light Emitting Diode
LP-OCIP Loco Pilot's Operation Cum Indication Panel
LTE Long-Term Evolution
MA Movement Authority
NIGHT 19:00 to 07:00 Hours
NMS Network Monitoring System
PSR Permanent Speed Restriction
RFID Radio Frequency Identification
RF Radio Frequenry
RIU Remote Interface Unit
SIL Safety Integrity Level
SM Station Master
SM-OCIP Station Master Operation Cum Indicarion Panel
SOS Save Our Souls
SPAD Signal Passing at Danger
SVK Stationary Vital Kavach
TCAS Train Collision Avoidance System
TSR Temporary Speed Restriction
TSRMS Temporary Speed Restriction Management System
UHF Ultra-High Frequency
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Course Content
The following are the broad topics in this module on Kavach System for Traffic Staffviz...

o Traffic Inspectors
r Station Masters
. Train Managers
. Section Controllers

S. No Topic

1 Introduction to Kavach

) Station Master operation Cum lndication Panel (SM-OCIP)

3 Operational Modes of0nboard Kavach forVersion 4.0

4 General GuideUnes for Kavach

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L. Introduction

Indian Railways has developed its own indigenous Automatic Train Protection
(ATP) Systems for enhancing safety of running trains. The system was formerly
known as Cab-signalling Train Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) which is now
called as 'Kavach'. It has been adopted as our Automatic Train Protection (ATP)
System in line with Atma Nirbhar Bharat mission.
Kavach is being provided on sections equipped with Multi Aspect Colour Light
Signalling controlled by relay or electronic interlocking. It will be an additional aid
to the Loco Pilot and hence, Loco Pilot shall continue to follow prevalent operating
and safety rules.
For train speeds beyond 140 KMPH, Automatic Train Protection [ATP) System
with Cab Signaling for SPAD mitigation is compulsory in Indian Railways as per Para
7.8.9, table-3 of IRSEM. Based on the Railway Board instructions of date 09.OA.2O24,
Kavach system is getting proliferated in its current RDSO specification - Version 4.0
of Kavach on UHF spot frequencies (MComm) without waiting for LTE. Some of the
features like LTE, Temporary Speed Restriction Management System (TSRMS),
Neutral Section and Fouling Mark protection will be implemented progressively. The
information and procedures about upcoming TSRMS will be included after
finalization for field installations.

This training module has been meticulously designed based on the RDSO
specification No. RDSO/SPN /196/2020, Version 4.0 (Functional Requirement
Specification dated 11.04.2022, System Requirement Specification 16.07.2O24, first
Product approval arvaited) to equip Traffic Staff with the essential knowledge and
skills required to understand the Kavach system of working. It intends to achieve
effective operations pertaining to Traffic Stafl and ensure the optimal performance
ofthe systems in their professional duties. In today's rapidly advancing technological
Iandscape, the ability to swiftly and properly operate the system is critical in
enhancing operational safety. This module is expected to serve both a guide and a
resource to help to achieve these goals.

The training module covers a wide range of topics, including:

o Familiarizing with the various sub systems of Kavach.
o Working of Station Master Operation Cum Indication Panel (SM-OCIPl.
o Various Operational Modes of Onboard Kavach for Version 4.0.
. General Guidelines.

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2. Kavach and its Sub Systems

2.1 Saiicnt featnt'es of Kavach

. Kavach is only an additional safety aid to the Loco Pilot to avoid unsafe
situations arising out of non-adherence to signalling indications or speed
restrictions by the Loco Pilot.

The provision of Kavach shall, in no way absolve the railway staff of their
responsibilities in respect of observance and compliance of Speed

restrictions and aspects of signals.

The operation of Kavach shall, in no way infringe or override the rules

pertaining to the regular or unusual train operations as mentioned in G&SR.

a Basic functions of KAVACH (These vary depending on the operotional modes)

,/ An additional aid to the loco pilot for mitigation of risks arising out of SPAD.
It automatically applies brakes if the loco pilot violates speed restrictions
or fails to act in time to prevent Signal Passed at Danger.
./ Continuous Speed Supervision: Controlling over-speeding beyond
Sectional speed, PSRs, Loop Line Speed Control - at present. (TSRs will be
included once TSRMS becomes operational).
,/ Kavach uses continuous supervision of Movement Authority to maintain
train speed within specified limits.
,/ Kavach also provides protection from head-on, rear-end and side collisions
by estimating track occupancy and identifying the track. This feature
works only between trains with locomotives having functional on board
Kavach.
,/ Capable of displaying Signal Aspect ofapproaching signal in loco pilot's cab
along with the movement authority aiding Loco Pilot.
/ Displays the section speed, permitted speed, target speed and current
speed on a single dial.
./ Auto whistling at Level Crossing Gate in certain conditions.

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,/ Kavach has broadly two categories of protections:
> Category (l): Protection against inadequate braking by Loco Pilot in his
own Loco. Examples: Protection against Collisions due to SPAD, Protection
against Over-speeding (Speed Restrictions, Turnouts), Protection against
Rollback ofTrain. For such kind ofprotections, functional Onboard Kavach
in his own Loco (defaulting) is adequate and the protections are
guaranteed as claimed.
F Category 0l): Protection against unusual caused due to factors external to
to his own Loco. Examples: Protection against hitting another derailed
train causing infringemenq Protection against routing of train inconsistent
with signal aspect, Protection when SoS is generated. Such protections and
their level of protection are not guaranteed. Further, some of these
protections are available merely with installation of RFID tags even
without station equipment and tower, owing to Direct Onboard-to-
Onboard Communication feature of Kavach's existing radio communication
backbone (MComm).

2.2 Components of Kavach

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The Kavach System comprises of
1. Track side eouioment: RFID ta& Stationary Kavach Unit, Tower, Radio
& Antenna, SM Operating cum Indication panel.
2. On-board equipment (Loco Kavach): RFID reader, Loco Kavach Vital
computer, LP-OCIP (Driver Machine lnterface), BIU (Brake Interface
Unit, Loco Kavach Radio Unit.

KevComponents-abrief
/ RFID Tags: Fastened to track sleepers at regular intervals, these tags
transfer track information and location data to the on-board KAVACH
computer.
/ Stationary Kavach Unit: Stationary Kavach Unit is located in Relay Room/
Electronic Interlocking Room. lt consists of a Vital Computer and Radio
Modems, receiving information from signalling and interlocking systems
and generating messages for the Onboard (Locomotive).
r' Tower. Radio and Antenna: Towers are located at the block stations,
Interlocked LC gates, lB huts and Mid-section for auto signals wherever
Stationary Kavach is installed, as per need.
/ SM Operation cum Indication nanel: SMOCIP is a part of Station Kavach.
It is a display unit provided to the Station Master. It is placed in SM office.
It is operated by Station Master as and when necessary, like manual SOS

generation etc.
/ RFID reader: It is placed underneath the Locomotive to read the RFID tags.
/ Loco Kavach Vital Computer: The Vital Computer interfaces with the
locomotive and its subsystems. It receives information from signaling and
interlocking systems, and relays messages to the locomotive through the
Radio Unit.
/ Driver Machine Interface: It is a part of Loco Kavach. DMI is a display
panel in the locomotive cab that provides real-time information about the
track conditions, movement authority, signal aspects, and allows LP to
acknowledge warnings or initiate emergency actions through buttons.
/ Brake Interface Unit: It is a part of Loco Kavach. It executes the brake
commanded by Onboard Vital Computer automatically when Loco pilot is
not controlling the speed in commensuration with permitted speed which
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is based on signalling information including permanent speed restrictions,
gradient braking characteristics of train.
r' Loco Kavach Radio Unit: It is fitted in the Loco. It is the onboard radio
communication device that enables the Loco to receive signaling
information from trackside Kavach units via radio waves. There is
provision of Direct Onboard-to-Onboard Communication also in existing
radio communication backbone (MComm) of Kavach.
r' Network Monitoring System (NMS): Logs train movements, inputs, and
fault messages. It automatically alerts the fault teams to address issues.
/ Key Management Svstem (KMS)j Ensures secure exchange of Movement
Authorities between Stationary Kavach and Onboard Kavach systems.
/ KavachCommunication:
o Radio communication network is used for the bidirectional exchange of
information betvyeen Stationary Kavach and Onboard Kavach and direct
Communication among Onboard to Onboard Kavach.
o Radio communication channels are in dual arrangement which are used
in alternate time cycles with separate cable and antenna for each radio,
which also acts as hot standby.
o Timeout due to radio communication failure shall be deemed to occur
when 30 seconds (configurable) for Absolute Block Section and 1.0

seconds (configurable) for Automatic Block Section have passed since

the last packet receiveC from SKavach in the communication mandatory
area.

2.3 Kavach Arrangements in Station at a glance

Kavach Vital computer

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2.4 Loco Kavach at a glance

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RFID Tags are provided in station yard for each signal, signal approach and
turnouts and in block section within 1000m for giving Trackside information
to Loco Kavach unit.
RFID tags shall be fixed at the center of PSC Sleepers. No holes shall be
drilled in the Sleepers and the arrangement of fixing must be through
clamps only.
These RFID tags are suitable for reliable working for train speed up to 200
kmph.
These RFID tags are able to work even when submerged in water up to rail
level.

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2,5 Working Principle:

Movement Authoritv
It is the distance up to which the train is
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End of Authority (EoA)

It is the location up to which the train is permitted to proceed and where the
targetspeed is zero.

Kavach system uses radio communication for exchanging information

between Loco and Station, through the RF Communication towers which
are located near stations, interlocked LC gates, IB huts and mid-section for
auto signals. Station Kavach and Loco Kavach units communicate with each
other for every 2 seconds.

Speed profiles

Kavach supervises the speed of Loco/Train based on certain parameters

like Dynamic Speed Profile and Static Speed Profile.

(a) Dynamic Speed Profile: the speed-distance curve which a train shall
follow without violating the static train speed profile till the end of
Movement Authority. This curve depends on the braking
characteristics ofthe train and train length.

(bl Static Speed Profile: it is a description ofthe fixed speed restriction

at a resolution of 5 kmph for a part of track sent from trackside to
train.

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3 Station Master Operation cum Indication Panel (SM-
ocrP)

3.1 lntroduction to SM-OCIP

The Station Master Operation Cum Indication Panel (SM-OCIP) is installed
on Station Master's table or a nearby place such that it is accessible and
visible to the Station Master.

The system of working and Station Master's operations pertaining to

Station Master Operation Cum lndication Panel (SM-OCIP) shall be
incorporated in Appendix-C of Station Working Rules (SWR) of the stations
which are equipped with Kavach.
The Station Master can monitor the statuses of SOS reception, SOS
generation and System health through LED indications mounted on the
SM-OCIP module.
All operations on SMOCIP can be performed only when the SM's key is
inserted and turned to 'lN' position. On duty SM is responsible for
operation of SM-OCIP and safe custody of keys to prevent unauthorized
operation.
3.2 Provisions in Station Master Operation Curn Indication Panel
3.2.1 Following indications / buttons lbuzzer are given in the SMOCIP:

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Station Master's Key (with ON/OFF or IN/OUT Position)

a) LCD display (4 Line x 20 characters).
bJ SOSindication
c) Health indications (Green and Red)
dl Audio Bluzzer
e) Three Push Burtons (Common, Cancel and SOS)
fl Electromechanical non-resettable 6-digit counter for recording
SOS operation. ,

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gJ TSR / Ack button (Ack Function currently in use, TSR
Functionality for future use).

3.2.2 The various indications of the LED on the Console, what it means & action
required by SM is tabulated below:
sI. LED Name Indication What it means Action by SM
1 HEALTH OK GREEN Normal
Station Kavach
Z HEALTH OK Blank Unhealthy
Inform S&T staff
Station Kavach
3 HEALTH FAIL RED
Unhealthy
Inform S&T staff
4 HEALTH FAIL B lank Normal
When SOS
generated from
lnform all
concerned
Station
RED
5 SOS When SOS Acknowledge in
(blinkJ
received from SMOCIP and
on board inform all
Kavach concerned
6 SOS B lank Normal

3.2.3 The various buttons on the Console & their description for usage is tabulated
below.

sl. Button Color Description

I COMMO
BLACK
Common switch to press along with
N SOS/Cancel switch
2 CANCEL BLUE To cancel the SOS from station
J SOS RED To generate SOS fi-orr-r Station
To acknowledge
YELLO
4 TSR / ACK (TSR usage will be instructed later when
TSRMS becomes operational)

3.2.4 The SM-OCIP shall display the following information on LCD:

I Station ID, KMS Key Index, TSR Count (for future useJ along with the
Station Kavach OK or FAIL.
ll Sub - System faults information and Station Kavach Manual SOS
generated and Cancelled information shall be displayed and SOS
messages shall disappear after 30 seconds.
lll The display on LCD panel is as follows
Line-1: ID:OO531 KI: XX T: XX
Line-2: SOS GENERATED,
Line-3: SOS CANCELLED
Line-4: STN Kavach OK/SYSTEM LINK FAIL

3.2.5 Audio buzzer - This will sound along with SOS LED Red blinking when
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manual SOS is generated / received along with which the counter will
register next number.

3.3 N{anr.ral SOS genc.ration/ Canccllatiol.r

i. As soon as SM notices or receives any information/message that endangers or
may endanger train movement and needs to stop a train, SM shall insert the
SM's Key and turn it to 'ln/ON' and press 'SOS' and 'Common' buftons
simultaneously to generate the SOS.

ll. The generated above will be communicated to all the functional Kavach
SOS as
locos/trains in vicinit5r and brakes will be applied automatically to those
Onboard / Loco Kavach within a radius of 3000m from SOS generating Station
Kavach to bring the train/trains to STOP DEAD (STANDSTILL).

iii. After the train is brought to STOP DEAD (STANDSTILL), Loco pilot shall
acknowledge the SOS, for releasing the brakes. Loco Pilot shall further handle
the train based on the information received from station Master. Further,
train speed shall be supervised by KAVACH for 30kmph (configurableJ till
the train passes the originating Location of "SOS" message.

iv. After taking suitable precautionary actions and the cause of obstruction is
removed, the SM shall cancel the SOS message by pressing 'Cancel' and
'Common' buttons simultaneously.

v. The Manual SOS generated as above, will be communicated by Station KAVACH

every 2 seconds and the speed ofsuch trains shall be restored only if any one
of the following conditions is satisfied: -

1. SOS message is cancelled by the source.

2. Train is moved away more than 1500m (Configurable) from the source.

3. If the SOS message reception in not there from the source for more than
three minutes.

Kavach equipment shall log the events of sending and receiving of SOS in the
Event Logger.

3.4 SOS acknowledgerlellt by SM

TSR-ACK button (Yellow colour) has to be pressed to acknowledge display screen
and buzzer.

3.5 Reporting of Kavach Failures

A log of every failure displayed and its restoration has to be maintained in a
separate register and information to be given to S&T department.

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3.6 Variations in Station Master Operation Cum Indication Panel
(SMOCIPJ in different makes

At present, there are three makes of SM-OCIP being used in SCR namely- Medha
make, Kernex make and HBL make. There may be slight variation of the
indications/ provision of buttons. For reference, the photographs of different
makes of SM-OCIP are provided below-

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4. Operational Modes of Onboard Kavach for Version 4.O

4.1 Driver Machine Interface (DMI) at a glance

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4.7 Different Types of Operational Modes of Onboard Kavach for

Version 4.0

4.2.1 Standby Mode (SBl:

o When Loco is energized ltttt
and Kavach unit is t!0 1{}

switched on, the Kavach ,a

unit comes into Standby o
to-
[SB] mode
e The SB mode is the default !D-
mode.
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supervised for STOP EO-a td arrtE
DEAD (STANDSTILLJ -i1t-Codardor} Fn . Oel't lldlt -Y
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only. If anymovement is
detected, it applies
Emergency Bral<e.
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. The loco pilot cannot move the train in this mode.
. Kavach performs brake system health test when Onboard Kavach is
energized and DMI activated.
o Once Train configuration is completed, Loco pilot can opt for changing
the mode from 'Standby' to 'Staff Responsible' or 'Shunt' Mode.

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to start the train. r{C

In this mode, Kavach will L

only supervise a ceiling
t6a - C
speed (MPS ofLoco).
z0 rt6
C
a a 2q)\
ln this mode, LP moves
the train under his/her x ot, lL !44 r
E l
-I'
directresponsibility. LP ICAS T.rtr, tuy
to respect line side
information (signals, ,i, Ev m ta, -l I aaF c-
speed boards).
r After passing two RFID tags (for getting direction) and communication
from stationary Kavach, the on board Kavach will automatically enter
in to 'On sight' mode.

4.2.3 Onsighr Mode (OSJ:

SR After passingr Tso RFID Taus
Onsight mode appears in os
modc urodc
multiple scenarios Estrrhlishiug Cornnudr:alior
tront S Knach
F Once the Onboard
t!r'a.8. ir5,
Kavach is SR mode ^rzt,
and it passes two 100
i?0 lao
a)
RFID tags [on ts ._

i,'6i
()
establishment of E(rc .-
l!"o
t- o
direction) and on ?o
c
2{o
??o_i
!' o
x
reception of 't'
information from
C,(]Oa5 TL2), C,,Su rr^alr
Skavach, the .TF,r i:
Onboard Kavach
transits from SR r rr raY ovb *irl rlt
-l------------- l-rr4------r----

mode to oS mode
with a speed permitted up to the Maximum Sectional Speed.
F When there is a failure of communication from Skavach which is
subsequently restored, the Onboard transits from LS/SR to OS
mode, allowing speeds up to the MRSP (Most Restrictive Speed
Profilel.
F When the loco pilot presses the OVRD and CNFM buttons to pass a
signal at ON, the locomorive enters Onsight mode with a speed
restriction of 15 km/h (except for LSS/IBS) and MPS for LSS/IBS
respectively.

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the OVRD and CNFM buttons

F When a Calling-on signal taken OFF, the system enters into OS mode
and prompts the LP for acknowledgement for OS mode.
When the train crosses at least one stop signal in OFF position then OS
mode automatically shifts to FS mode.
This Mode is under review and the features / conditions are subject to
change.

4.2.4 Full Supervision Mode [FS]:

SR Aller Tmr RFI[) T os .\ller one Slop sigral at OFF FS

rrrode Establidrhg Comnrtmicatiou nrode mode

Full Supervision mode lltF ,trr-i!a. tr. r -.{t

,

t'
shall be entered
automatically when all :C
the following necessary roi o
conditions are fu lfi lled:
o
(-r^
:r]
i. Track profile
o
Available (lncluding
100 I to
LOC:168-?3 tm Ei.:;; l

Traffic Direction) up --t-g-1-:-':-*,-;,11a; ,Y't {-!r+

to 3000m or tzl8m
PSfi ln uith Sp6d Lldt ro{I(nlch
#
Movement
Authority,
s
whichever is less.
ii. Valid Radio Packets are receiving in communication mandatory
area.
iii. Movement Authority is valid.
iv. After coming to On Sight mode, train has crossed at least one stop
signalin OFF condition
The loco Kavach unit shall supervise train movements against a
dynamic speed profile.
Onboard Kavach will revert to Staff Responsible [SR) mode if any of the
following conditions occur:
til Valid Radio packets are not available in communication mandatory
area and track profile isnot available upto 3000m or Movement
Authority, whichever is less.
(iiJ When three consecutive tags are missed.
(iii) Kavach Territory Exit tag is read.
[iv) Train traffic direction is unknown.
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4.2.5 Limited Supervision Mode [LS)

o The Kavach will
automatically enter LS mode rS Loss ofcoltrm. For 30 soc - Absolule
LS
mode
from FS mode when Radio Loss of Comm. Ior l0 sec - Aulo mode

packets are not rl{,4.*l

available/received for 30 30132
r"'l''r
''r,irill
I
seconds fconfigurable) for 3i

Absolute Block System and A U

10 seconds (configurable)
!t : {{}
'*l'E o
for Automatic Block .a
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System from SKavach in a

':./ A
":.. 200 \
Communication I
/\ ro 55
o

Mandatory Area but track lt loC,e*.2x, fll a2'n otr t

profile is available up to oco€ lt-2sin tirir6&iiliilorLd. $rtitl'2
3000m.
o Limited supervision mode enables Onboard Kavach to supervise track
profile in case of communication failure.
o It supervises train movement against a dynamic speed profile.
. It obeys general SOS from station if loco is within 3000m.
o It also supervises roll away and reverse movement protection.
o Kavach will transit from LS to SR in case track profile is not available
upto 3000m (configurable) or when three consecutive tags are missed
or Kavach territory exit tag is read or traffic direction is unknown.

4.2.6 TRIP Mode ['fR_)

o When Loco Kavach is in AJle! Passiry the RED Signal ia FS/OS mode TRI}
FS/OS mode and the train mode

passes a stoP signal at ON or

t34ta
end of authorify, Kavach will
automatically enter into triP
:- 40
mode
o Loco applies EB
continuously.
o Loco pilot
E
has to oc a r; TL aoJ n L*, i!:d.
'"
,rtll
acknowledge by Pressing lrrln trlere<|. S.bci F ttlp
sos - ftM srrlo. 52! t 3os ro InE tao I
", i '.

P-Trip followed bY CNFM,

then it releases EB.

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4.2.7 PostTrip Mode (PT)

LP shall manually select Post PT OVRD+CNFM OS

mode
Trip Mode in order to come mode

out of Trip Mode

LP can do this only when the
train is at STOP DEAD \ I

(STANDSTTLL). .a

The post trip mode shall be

entered by pressing
P_Trip followed by CNFM. t B
P_Trip button followed .Err h rr lrr drt s9..d
'6!llslB.
ufi - rllrtrl ,rtll
by CNFM button, and then
Kavach releases EB.
As the train has passed signal
at ON, necessary rules as in G&SR shall be followed. Required
authorities shall be made and obtained before starfing the train.
After obtaining the above authorities, for the train to start, LP is
required to press OVRD button followed by CNFM button in order to
enter to OS mode from PT mode.

4.2.8 Reverse Mode [RV)

This mode shall be used by LP t' 'ffi gy"'

only when reverse movement 124
'
without cab change is permitted lao-
in rules. Else cab change must be
done. 201 \

This mode allows the LP to ll2sa F{nl5a

change the direction of F.,.o [od. ErDl6 h l&fi .. 29{. ,rtll
movement of the train and drive
from the same cab, i.e., the train
orientation remains unchanged.
LP shall enter manually when the train is at STOP DEAD (STANDSTILL)
by pressing REV button, followed by CNFM soft keys on DMl.
The loco Kavach unit shall supervise train movements against a
ceiling speed (Default 25 kmph), distance (Default 500 mts) and time
out (Default 300 sec) for which reverse movement is allowed.

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4.2.9 Non-Leading Mode (NL)

The non-leading mode is defined $tQ

to manage the loco Kavach unit of \& 't tzo t.

a slave engine that is either ..-o

160 -
electrically coupled to the leading
160
:
:

engine or not electrically coupled

to the leading engine. \z
LP shall enter manually when the OCOiI IL25 rb. L..f4H..,.

train is at STOP DEAD

ISTANDSTILL). E O/E arlt It la arlB
a The loco Kavach shall not
perform any train movement
supervision in this mode.

4.2.10 Shunt Mode [SH)

Shunt mode shall be selected bY 13404

loco pilot for shunting ao
t'l''"1
lic /.
movements. lt shall onlY be .- 6i
a
i -
accepted by Kavach when the :ta 160 -:
train is at STOP DEAD '.2t)

(STANDSTILL). tc0
110

It shall be possible to manuallY tOC : 1C552 *i 6

DC0.7 n sootr shlr !rd.
select shunting mode from SB, SR,
LS, FS mode by Pressing SHNT
PEi h llaln dh 69..d lH, rndr "i
lirrll ;'
followed by CNFM soft keY on
DMI,
Supervises Shunt mode sPced (default:15 kmph) within station
section.
SKavach generates SOS if the train crosses the shunting limits.

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4.2.11 System Failure Mode (SF)

The loco Kavach unit shall switch
automatically to this mode in
case of a fault which affects the
functioning of loco Kavach.
The Loco Pilot shall isolate 7it
Kavach, which means that Loco
shall be no more under the ay.r..r l.!n, r-r& s r.r{ tcAs - Lttl
control of Loco Kavach unit.

4.2.1.2 Isolation Mode [IS)

This mode is manually selected by s .t'

LP during malfunctioning of .\n r&
l$ l--
Kavach. --So

ln this mode, the loco Kavach unit :-. I

shall be physically isolated from i--

t-
i_
the brakes and shall not perform t.-
I

I
any frain supervision. tEa, l* tll|ltLqt
- f'r;
There shall be a clear indication on t-t
DMI that the loco Kavach is isolated
(Manual isolation)

4.3 Mode Transitions in KAVACH Ver. 4

Reverse
Shunt

Standbl' Staff On S igh t Full \.r Limited

Responsible Supervision
\.. Supervision

A System Failure

x Non Leading

l\f anual Transition

Override
Post
Trip
B
Trip

- Atrlomatrc I ransltlon

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4.4 Kavach Features functional in Different Operational Modes

fSubject to ccnditions)
Kavach ensures following
Kavach Functions inputs from underlying
signalling
Featuresl Speed Route
Display of
(Configurable) Locking
Mode 9 Preventing Observing beyond which
Signal
uPto
Track
Roll Away PSR Aspect on Occupancy
Kavach will Movement
LP-OCIP
apply brake Authority
SB Yes N/A Standstill N/A N/A N/A
Ceiling Speed No No
SR Yes No No
[MPS of Loco)
Under Under Under
os Yes IInder Review Review
No
Review Review
Based on
FS Yes Yes Dynamic Yes Yes Yes
Speed Profile
Based on
LS Yes Yes Dynamic No Yes No
Speed Profile
TR Yes N/A Standstill N/A N/A N/A

PT Yes No 15 Kmph No No No

25 Kmph No No No
RV Yes No
15 Kmph No No No
SH Yes No

NL No No No No No No

SF No No No No N/A No

ti
I
No No No I.lo N/A l\ ()

Yes Kavach supervises this feature subject to conditions and will act on its own.
-
No - These funcrions will not be provided by Kavach automatically /Kavach will not
require to take cognizance ofthese function.
N/A - NotApplicable.

5. General Guidelines

a The operation of Kavach shall, in no way, bypass the standard operating rules
and procedures required to deal with train operations.
Kavach should be isolated to dispatch train into wrong line in double line
section (for cases of Temporary Single Line Working), for shunting beyond
station section and during Non-lnterlocked (NI) working.
As on date, no G&SR amendment has been issued regarding Kavach.

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6. Frequently Asked Questions IFAQs)

1. What action is to be taken when a RFID tag missing/Damage obseryed in
station premises?
RFID tags do not control conventional Line side Railway Signals. Hence,
absence or damage or deterioration of RFID tags does not cause Signal
failures. However, absence or damage or deterioration of RFID tags ofKavach
would render non-availability of supervision features provided by Kavach.
Hence, information regarding missing /Damages of RFID tags when brought
to his knowledge, SM shall communicate to Divisional Signal Control.

2. Where to get the complete working instructions of the SM-OCIP?

The system of working and Station Master's operations pertaining to Station
Master Operation Cum Indication Panel (SM-OCIP) is incorporated in
Appendix-C of Station Working Rules of stations equipped with Kavach.

3. During the case of generation of manual SOS, SM is supposed to put

back already given signals?
Yes, as soon as SM notices or receives any message which endangers through
traffic and needs to stop a train, SM has to follow the all the operating
procedures required as per G&SR and in addition to above, SM has to
generate SOS.

4. Is it possible to have Kavach protections among Kavach and Non-

Kavach trains?
(al In case of availability of signaling information from Stationary
Kavach, the protection will be available in case defaulting train is
fitted with Communicating Kavach.
(b) In absence ofStationary Kavach Unit or non-availability of Signalling
information from Stationary Kavach, the protection will not be
available between Kavach and Non-Kavach trains.
(c) In absence of Stationary Kavach Unit or non-availability of Signalling
information from Stationary Kavach, the protection will be available
only when both the trains are fitted with Communicating Kavach
and section is provided with RFID tags.

5. How to restore the normalcy, if by mistake SOS is generated by SM by

operating SM-OCIP?
SM has to cancel the wrongly generated SOS by pressing CANCEL and
COMMON buttons on the SM-OCIP together with SM's Key is in "IN" position.
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