S30

SIGNALLING DATA HAND BOOK

इ रसेट IRISET
 S 30
SIGNALLING DATA HAND BOOK

INDIAN RAILWAYS INSTITUTE OF

SIGNAL ENGINEERING & TELECOMMUNICATIONS
SECUNDERABAD - 500 017
Issued in March 2023
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S30 A1 -----
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S30 A3 March 2014
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P.Srinivasa Rao, IES3, G.V.Rao, ITD 2

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K .Jeevan Nehamiah, IB1.
K. Uma Maheswara Rao, APS
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Approved By Y. Ramesh Babu, SPS
DTP & Drawings by P. V.Surya Narayana, JE (D) I
No. of Pages 126
Date of Issue March 2023
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 CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1: BASICS OF INDIAN RAILWAY SIGNALLING.................................................1
1.1 Overlaps (IRSEM 7.1.8 & 7.1.9 ) .................................................................................1
1.2 Visibility of Signals (IRSEM 7.1.11) ..............................................................................1
1.3 Aspect Control with Double Distant [IRSEM 7.1.12(b)] ..................................................... 1
1.4 Inter-Signal Distance ...................................................................................................2
1.5 Classification of Stations (GR 1.03) .............................................................................2
1.6 Station Section (GR 1.02) ............................................................................................2
1.7 (a) Isolation (IRSEM 7.4.9) .............................................................................................3
1.7 (b) Catch Siding & Slip Siding (IRSEM 7.5.1)..................................................................3
1.8 Shunting Permitted Indicator (SPI): Day and night indications shall be as follows
(IRSEM 7.4.7) ..............................................................................................................3
1.9 Minimum Equipment of Signals (GR 3.27) 5
1.10 Standards of Interlocking (Para No 7.8.9.of IRSEM) 6
1.11 L C Gates 8

CHAPTER 2: SIGNALLING GENERAL .............................................................................. 13

2.1 Description ................................................................................................................ 13
2.2 Over Dimensional Consignment (ODC) Working (operating manual ch-6) 14
2.3 Trolleys and L:orries ( G&SR 15.18) 14

2.4 Procedure to be followed to brought in to use: a new and modified/ altered signals
(S.R.3.26.1 OF GR/SCR)........................................................................................... 15
2.5 Minimum, horizontal distance from centre of track to any structure for existing works
(SOD CH II para 11 A CS-26) 18
2.6 For new works or alteration to existing works 18

2.7 Codal Life of Signalling Systems (RB Ltr. No 2022/ACII/2/1 Dt 24/03/2022)............... 20

2.8 Execution of Signalling Works - Sanction 23
2.9 WORKS REQUIRING CRS CONDONATION (G&SR) ............................................... 24
2.10 Drawing Approvals and Checking (IRSEM CH-8) 25
2.11 Accidents 26
2.12 Stipulated days for completion of accident inquiry at Zonal Railway Level. 28
2.13 Rail Wear and Tear (IRPWM para 237, 302) 30
2.14 A Tongue Rail is classified as worn out , When 31
2.15 Measurement and Reading - Track and Vehicle 32

CHAPTER 3: SIGNALLING IN 25 KV AC ELECTRIFIED SECTION ................................... 38

3.1 Stray Voltages & Currents - Max. Limits (IRSEM Ane. 17-A1, 9.0) ............................. 38
3.2 Modification required in case of DC Track Circuit (IRSEM 17.5.1).............................. 38
3.3 Direct Feeding of Signals with unscreened cable ....................................................... 38
3.4 Over Head Equipment (ACTM I CH-2) ....................................................................... 39
3.5 Length of DC Circuits – Line Relays with Unscreened Cable shall be restricted as
given below (IRSEM 22.5.1). ..................................................................................... 39
3.6 Maximum Permissible length of direct feed of Point Machine from Point Contactor unit
(IRSEM 22.7.2) .......................................................................................................... 40
3.7 Precautions in RE Area ............................................................................................. 40
3.8 2.2 KV Charging as an Anti-Theft Measure (IRSEM 22.8.10) ..................................... 42
CHAPTER 4: POWER SUPPLY FOR SIGNALLING........................................................... 43
4.1 Description of Power Supply Arrangements (RDSO SPN 165/2023).......................... 43
4.2 Details of alarms and indications provided in IPS status monitoring panel are as under:
(SPN 165/2022 Para 9.8.1)........................................................................................ 44
CHAPTER 5: COLOUR LIGHT, LED & AUTOMATIC SIGNALLING ................................... 46
5.1 Parameters Colour Light, LED & Automatic Signals (IRS: S 26-64, IRS: S 7/ 1992)... 46
5.2 Signal Lamps (IRS: S 57/2005) .................................................................................. 47
5.3 Parameters of LED Signals ........................................................................................ 47
CHAPTER 6: RELAY INTERLOCKING .............................................................................. 49
6.1 Nomenclature of Relays ............................................................................................. 49
6.2 Relays Used in RRI (System II).................................................................................. 52
6.3 Conditions Required for Picking Up of Some Important Relays .................................. 52
CHAPTER 7: RELAY INTERLOCKING .............................................................................. 54
7.1 Description of Relays (Point indication relays) ........................................................... 54
7.2 Point minor group relays remains in pickup condition in different cases. .................... 54
7.3 Relays in pick up condition - Signal group - TWO aspects ......................................... 55
7.4 Relays in pick up condition - Signal group - Three aspects ......................................... 55
7.5 Sequence of Relay Operation for Signal Clearance: .................................................. 56
7.6 Major Point Group Point Operations Relay Sequence................................................ 57
7.7 Relays in pick up condition - Route - Minor group ...................................................... 58
7.8 Relay provided for...................................................................................................... 58
7.9 K-50 Relay Base Plate Rear View.............................................................................. 60
7.10 Relays features .......................................................................................................... 60
CHAPTER 8: ELECTRONIC INTERLOCKING ................................................................... 61
8.1 Types of Electronic Interlocking ................................................................................. 61
8.2 Example of Conversion of Circuit to Boolean Equation of different EI’S ..................... 63
8.3 Requirements ............................................................................................................ 63
8.4 Operator Symbols of Different EI’s ............................................................................. 63
8.5 MLK II Software ......................................................................................................... 64
8.6 MICROLOK ............................................................................................................... 64
8.7 Medha Files ............................................................................................................... 66
8.8 KYOSAN K5 BMC ..................................................................................................... 69
8.9 MTC files ................................................................................................................... 70
8.10 WESTRACE MARK-II ................................................................................................ 72
CHAPTER 9: SIGNALLING RELAYS AND CABLES .......................................................... 74
9.1 Data Sheet of ‘Q’ Series Line Relays ......................................................................... 74
9.2 Q” Style Relays Particulars ........................................................................................ 78
9.3 SIEMENS’ Relays Particulars .................................................................................... 79
9.4 Indoor Cables ............................................................................................................ 80
9.5 Core- Wise usage of Signalling Out Door Cable ........................................................ 80
9.6 Cable Laying.............................................................................................................. 81
CHAPTER 10: TRACK DETECTION DEVICES (SEM- CH-17) .......................................... 82
10.1 Parameters of D C Track Circuits .............................................................................. 82
10.2 Feed & Relay Ends (IRSEM CH-17) .......................................................................... 83
10.3 RE AREA: Typical Parameters of DC Track Circuits .................................................. 84
10.4 Fail Safe Adjustment of Dc Track Circuit: .................................................................. 84
10.5 Vital Safety Checks for Track Circuits ........................................................................ 84
10.6 SIEMENS AFTC (FTGS-46) (As per OEM Manual) ................................................... 85
10.7 ALSTOM AFTC (DTC-24) (As per OEM Manual) ....................................................... 86
10.8 Digital Axle Counters ................................................................................................. 87
10.9 CEL Single Section Digital Axle Counters (SSDAC)................................................... 88
10.10 An overview of Axle Counter resetting arrangements mentioned below. .............. 89
CHAPTER 11: AWS & DATA LOGGERS ........................................................................... 91
11.1 AWS Frequencies ...................................................................................................... 91
11.2 Frequency Combination for various aspect and conditions......................................... 91
11.3 Data Logger (As per OEM Manual) ............................................................................ 92
CHAPTER 12: KEY TRANSMITTERS AND EOLB ............................................................. 93
12.1 Parameters of RKT & EOLB . .................................................................................... 93
CHAPTER 13: ELECTRIC POINT MACHINE ..................................................................... 94
13.1 Parameters of Electrical Point Machine...................................................................... 94
13.2 Parameters of Electrical Point Motor .......................................................................... 95
CHAPTER 14: BLOCK SIGNALLING ................................................................................. 96
14.1 Single Line Token & DLBI .......................................................................................... 96
14.2 Block Signalling-TLBI (FM & PB TYPES) ................................................................... 97
14.3 Intermediate Block Signal .......................................................................................... 98
14.4 BPAC/ACBW ............................................................................................................. 98
14.5 BPAC with Panel (UFSBI and SSBPAC).................................................................... 99
CHAPTYER-15: KAVACH ................................................................................................ 101
15.1 Functions of Kavach ................................................................................................ 101
15.2 Functions of RFID Tags ........................................................................................... 102
15.3 Power Supply for Kavach......................................................................................... 102
15.4 Operational modes of Loco Kavach ......................................................................... 103
IMPORTANT REFERENCES ........................................................................................... 110
CONVERSION FORMULAE............................................................................................. 116
CHAPTER 1: BASICS OF INDIAN RAILWAY SIGNALLING
1.1 Overlaps (IRSEM 7.1.8 & 7.1.9 )

Sl. No. BLOCK OVERLAP DESCRIPTION

1 400 Mts. Two Aspect Signalling
2 180 Mts. Multi Aspect Signalling

Sl. No. SIGNAL OVERLAP DESCRIPTION

1 180 Mts. Two Aspect Signalling
2 120 Mts. Multi Aspect Signalling

1.2 Visibility of Signals (IRSEM 7.1.11)

MULTI ASPECT SIGNALLING

Sl. No. VISIBILITY (MIN) SIGNAL DESCRIPTION

1 400 Mts. Distant ----------
2 200 Mts. Inner Distant Where Provided
Suitable Speed Restriction if it is
3 200 Mts. All Stop Signals
not Visible within 200 Mts.

Note: 1. Where it is not possible to obtain 200 metres of continuous visibility of any stop
Signal (due to site constraints), then a suitable speed restriction shall be imposed.
2. When a signal is not in use, it shall be distinguished by two crossed bars across it,
each bar being not less than one metre long and 10 cm wide (GR 3.18)
(i) Signals not in use, shall not be lit [GR 3.18(3)]

1.3 Aspect Control with Double Distant [IRSEM 7.1.12(b)]

* Inner Main Loop

Sl. Distant Home Advanced Indication to
Distant Line Line
No. signal signal Starter Loco Pilot
signal Starter Starter
1. Double Red Stop dead at
Yellow - - -
Yellow Home
Double Stop dead at
2. Green Yellow Red - -
Yellow Main line Starter
Run through on
3. Green Green Green Green - Green
Main Line
4. Double Double Yellow with Stop dead at
Yellow yellow Route - Red - loop line starter
indicator
5. Double Double Yellow with Run through via
Yellow Yellow Route - Yellow Green loop line
indicator
* Or Distant Signal in Single Distant Territory

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1.4 Inter-Signal Distance

Sl. MIN
GEAR FROM SIGNAL
No. DISTANCE
1 Distant (in case of single D/S) 1000 Mts. Home Signal
2 Goods Warning Board 1400 Mts. Home Signal
3 Inner Distant (in case of double D/S) 1000 Mts. Home Signal
4 Distant(in case of double D/S) 2000 Mts. Home Signal
5 BSLB 180 Mts. Home Signal
Home signal if no
6 SLB 180 Mts
LSS on S/L

1.5 Classification of Stations (GR 1.03)

CLASS `A' STATIONS: Where line clear may not be given for a train, unless the line on
which it is intended to receive the train is clear for at least 400 Mts beyond the Home Signal,
or up to the starter (these stations exist only in Two aspect territories where train is not
allowed to stop at first stop signal due to steep gradient / weak bridges).

CLASS `B' STATIONS: Where line clear may be given for a train before the line has been
clear for the reception of the train within the station section.

CLASS `C' STATIONS / BLOCK HUTS: Where permission to approach may not be given
for a train unless the whole of the last proceeding train has passed complete at least 400
Mts. beyond the Home Signal (IBS / IBH) and is continuing its journey. This will also include
an Intermediate Block Post.

CLASS”D” STATIONS: are Non-block stations are stopping places which are situated
between two consecutive block stations and do not form the boundary of any block section

1.6 Station Section (GR 1.02)

Station section is that portion of station limits, which can be used for shunting even after
granting Line clear to station in Rear. It exists only for Class B Station explained below in the
table.

STATION SECTION
At a Class `B'
On Double Line On Single Line
station provided with
Between the outermost facing Between the Shunting
point and the last Stop Signal of Limit Boards or Advanced
the station in either direction, Starters (if any),
Or Or
Multiple-aspect signals
Between the Block Section Limit Between the outermost
Board, where provided, and the facing points if there are
last Stop Signal of the station in no Shunting Limit Board or
either direction Advanced Starters.

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1.7 (a) Isolation (IRSEM 7.4.9)

Isolation
Passenger line Goods line Siding
between
Not Required if speed < 50
Passenger
Kmph Required irrespective of speed
line
Required if speed  50 Kmph
Not Required if speed < 50 Kmph
Goods lines Desirable
Required irrespective of speed Required if speed  50 Kmph
Siding Desirable NA

For further details refer: - Ch-VIII, Part III of “Rules for the opening of a Railway”

1.7 (b) Catch Siding & Slip Siding (IRSEM 7.5.1)

Siding to be
Purpose If the Gradient is Steeper than
provided
Slip Siding To Protect Block section 1/100 falling away from the station
Catch Siding To Protect Station Section 1/80 falling towards the station

1.8 Shunting Permitted Indicator (SPI): Day and night indications

shall be as follows (IRSEM 7.4.7)

Shunting Permitted Indicator (SPI)

Indication when shunting is not

Indication when shunting is permitted in the
permitted in the direction to
Type direction to which it refers
which it refers

Day Indication Night Indication Day Indication Night Indication

Black disc with a yellow
Disc Type Yellow cross light Edge of disc No light
cross painted on it
Light Type Yellow cross light Yellow cross light No light No light

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 APPEARANCE PROVIDED ON DISCRIPTION

Letter ‘A’ in black on White

Automatic Stop Signal.
circular Disc.

White illuminated letter ‘A’

against black background when
Semi - Automatic Stop working as an automatic stop
Signal. signal and letter ‘A’
extinguished when working as
a manual stop signal.

Colour light Distant or

Warner Signal on a post Letter ‘P’ in black on White
by itself in Two aspect circular Disc.
CLS.

Intermediate Block stop Letter ‘IB’ in black on White

signal circular Disc.

Letter ‘C’ in black on White

Calling ON Signal
circular Disc.

Letter ‘G’ in black on Yellow

Gate Stop Signal
circular Disc.

Letter ‘G’ in black on Yellow

Gate stop signal in circular Disc and White
automatic block territory. illuminated letter ‘A’ against
black back ground.

Gate stop signal in

automatic block territory, White illuminated letters ‘A’ and
when interlocked with ‘AG’ against black back ground.
points also.

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Route indicators

Type of Route Max no of

Sl. No Remarks
Indicator routes
01 Junction type 06 For speeds in excess of 15 kmph
02 Multi lamp 99 For speeds not exceeding 15 kmph: Any
03 Stencil type 04 Route Indicator of approved design

1.9 Minimum Equipment of Signals (GR 3.27)

CLASS OF MINIMUM
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT
STATION EQUIPMENT
B. MULTIPLE ASPECT SIGNALLING:
‘B’ Distant, Home, 1. Advanced starter or SLB on Single Line
Starters where Shunting in the face of an
Approaching train is required.
2. Block Section Limit Board where there are
no points or outermost point at the
Approach end is in trailing direction on
Double Line.
‘C’ Distant, Home -------

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 1.10 Para No: 7.8.9 of IRSEM (Issue - July 2021): Table-3: Important Minimum Signalling Features
DETAILS STD I STD II STD III STD IV
Maximum permissible speed Up to 50Kmph Up to 110Kmph Up to 140Kmph Up to 160Kmph
Isolation See Notes below Required Required Required
Point Machine & Direct Clamp
Point Operation, Locking & Detection Point Machine Point Machine Point Machine
type with Thick web switches
Train Detection On all Run
through Lines On all Running Lines On all Running Lines On all Running Lines
(Track circuit/Axle Counters)
MACLS Signalling, Movement authority MACLS MACLS MACLS MACLS, Movement Authority
Permitted Permitted (Excluding Token) Permitted (Excluding Token)
Block Working Permitted
(Including Token Or Or
(Absolute/Automatic Signaling) (Excluding Token)
Working) 4A Automatic Signalling 4A Automatic Signalling
Required
(On sections where
Required Required
Trains have a
Double Distant/Automatic Signalling Not Compulsory Or Or
Emergency Braking
4A Automatic Signalling 4A Automatic Signalling
Distance of more than 1
Km)
Required at stations with
Last Vehicle verification Not Compulsory centralized operation or Required Required
in high density routes

Relay/Electronic Interlocking (RI/EI) RI/EI RI/EI RI/EI RI/EI

Mobile Train radio communication (MTRC)

Not Compulsory Desirable Desirable Required
or LTE or any other Technology
ATP (ETCS/TCAS/TPWS)
Not Compulsory Desirable Desirable Required
with Cab Signalling for SPAD mitigation
Centralised Traffic Control (CTC) Not Compulsory Desirable Desirable Desirable

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 NOTES : (1) ISOLATION
Y* : Isolation is not compulsory , provided that the conditions laid down in the second paragraph of the General Rule 4.11 are complied
with “Limits of speed while running through stations:-
1. No train shall run through an interlocked station at a speed exceeding 50 kilometers an hour , or such less speed as may be
prescribed by approved special instructions unless the line on which the train is to run has been isolated from all other lines
by the setting of points or other approved means and interlocking is such as to maintain this condition during the passage of
the train
2. In every case in which trains are permitted to run through on a non isolated line , all shunting shall be stopped and no
vehicle unattached to an engine or not properly secured in accordance with General Rule 5.23 may be kept standing on a
connected line which is not isolated from the through line”.
3. All Passengers running Lines shall be isolated from Goods lines or Sidings connected thereto. All goods running Lines may
be isolated from all sidings connected there to (Ref: Rules for Opening of Railway Lines - para 36(5),(6))

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1.11 LC Gates
1.11.1 Classification of Level Crossings (Ref: Para 902, Chapter 9 of
IRPWM)
The classification of road-rail surface level crossings shall be decided by the Engineering
Department as per para 902 (refer to IRPWM) of Indian Railways Permanent say Manual
(IRPWM).
Level crossings are classified as under:
(a) Special class: For roads having TVU greater than 50,000.
(b) A Class: For roads having TVU between 50,000 and 30,000 or Line capacity
utilisation 80% (on single line section) and number of road vehicle more than 1000.
(c) B Class – TVUs less than 30,000 and up to 20,000 and number of road vehicles
greater than 750.
‘B’ Class is further subdivided as following:
B1 class… TVUs less than 30,000 and up to 25,000
B2 class… TVUs less than 25,000 and up to 20,000
(d) C Class: All other Level crossings for road not covered in above classes.

1.11.2 Additional information for L.C. Gates

a) TVU- Train Vehicle Unit (No. of trains per day multiplied by No. of road vehicle
units)
b) The census shall be done once in 3 years by team consisting of Supervisors
of Engg, S&T, and Traffic Dept. for 7 days generally and average per day is
taken and gate is classified as.
c) Manning of un-manned LC gates
Category-I: All LC gates where TVU is more than 3000.
Category-II: All LC gates having less than 800 meters visibility for users and
where TVU is more than 2500
d) TVUs unit of measurement:
(i) Train, Motor vehicle, bullock carts & Tanga – 1 unit
(ii) Cycle rickshaw & auto rickshaw – ½ unit
(iii) Motorized two wheelers-1/4 unit.(IRPWM CS 144 dated 08.05.2018)
e) Visibility of manned gate – 5 Mts.
f) Fencing parallel to the track – 15 Mts.
g) Gate lodge – 6 Mts. from center of track
h) Speed Breakers – one at either approach of LC located within the railway
boundary at not more than 20 Mts. for all manned LC’s and additional speed
breaker at a distance of6.0 m from the gate post to be provided at all un-
manned LC’s( IRPWM Para 918(1)
i) Warning sign for speed breaker to be provided at a distance of 5 to 10 m for
the farthest speed breaker.

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 j) Height gauge:- The adequate clearance shall be subject to the sanction of the
CRS. The placing of the height gauge shall be according to site(G&SR 17.09).

1.11.3 Types of Gates

(a) Swing Type
(b) Lifting Barrier type (MOLB&EOLB)
(c) Movable type
L.C. Gate Range of operation is 150 Mts (when it is operated by winch & wire). Lifting barrier
boom height from road surface should be maintained between 0.8 Mts. and 1 Mts. The
open position of the lifting barrier shall be within 80 to 85 degrees from the horizontal and
the closed position shall be within 0 to 10 degrees from the horizontal.
It shall be ensured that Boom locking is effective and it is not possible to lift the
boom by more than 10 degree from closed position.

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1.11.4 Safety Measures to be provided at Level Crossings

Spl. Class A Class B1 Class B2 Class C Class (Manned)

>30000 >25000 >20000 >3000 Cat I Other Stipulations
TVU-> >50000 and and and and
<50000 <30000 <25000 >2500 Cat II
1. Interlocking of Gates with Signals
a) Within Should be Should be Should be Should be Should be Interlocked with To minimize the Mean Waiting Time for road users,
Station Interlocked Interlocked Interlocked Interlocked
Station Signals in Suburban the arrangement of Interlocking should be such
Limits with with Station with with section, in Automatic Block that the last operation before taking ‘OFF’ of Signal
Station Signals Station Station signalling. In Non-Suburban should be the closing of the Gate and the first
Signals Signals Signals section, all traffic gates operation after the train has cleared the Level
should be interlocked with Crossing and the Signal is put back to ‘ON’
station signal or if it has to be position, should be opening of the Gate by the
interlocked for any other Gateman
reason
b) Outside Should be Should be Should be Should be Should be Interlocked with i) In case of Level Crossing protected by signal,
Station Interlocked Interlocked Interlocked Interlocked Gate Signals, in Automatic where the sighting of the signal by an engine
Limits with Gate with Gate with Gate with Gate Block Signalling sections. driver is in adequate and the Gate signal is not pre
Signals Signals Signals Signals - warned through other means (Distant
Signal/Repeater Signal etc.), a Warning Board
should be placed at not less than the emergency
braking distance in the rear of the Gate Stop
Signal. The board should be vertical 2000 mm
by 450 mm with alternate black and yellow strips
125 mm width painted on it at an angle of 45
degree. The top of the board should be 4 meter
above rail level. The board need not be lit at
night but should as for as possible be provided
with effective light reflectors or retro- reflective
tape.

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 Spl. Class A Class B1 Class B2 Class C Class (Manned)
>30000 >25000 >20000 >3000 Cat I Other Stipulations
TVU-> >50000 and and and and
<50000 <30000 <25000 >2500 Cat II
ii) Where level crossing is situated outside station
limits but in close proximity thereof, the clear
distance between the level crossing and an outer
signal should not be less than the full train
length.
Note: All manned level crossing gates both within and outside station limits falling on suburban sections and Automatic Block Signalling section
shall be interlocked irrespective of the classification / TVUs of the gates.
c) Normal Shall be normally kept open to Road Traffic
Position If Interlocked shall be
of Gate normally kept open to Road
Traffic

2. Telephonic or any other approved type Communication from the Gate Lodge.

Within or In Block Sections having large number of Level

Telephone or any other approved type be provided with ASM’s office with all
outside Crossing Gates, the connections should be
Manned Level Crossing Gates.
Station uniformly distributed between the Block Stations.
Limits
Ref. Railway Board letter no. 2010/Tele/11(11)/1 Pt. dated 31.10.17
3. Warning Bells or Hooters Operated by Approaching Train at Interlocked LC Gate

Within or
Outside Provision of Warning bell or hooter operated by Approach Train at Interlocked LC Gates in suburban section and non-suburban
Station sections be provided on sections having Automatic Signalling. (Ref. RB’s letter No. 2011/SIG/WP/LC/IR/1 dated 20.02.2013)
Limits

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 Spl. Class A Class B1 Class B2 Class C Class (Manned)
>30000 >25000 >20000 >3000 Cat I Other Stipulations
TVU-> >50000 and and and and
<50000 <30000 <25000 >2500 Cat II
4. Type of Lifting barrier.

a) Within Electrically Electrically Electrically Electrically Electrically Operated Lifting In Non-Suburban Section, Electrically Operated
or Operated Operated Operated Operated barrier in Sub-urban Section. Lifting barrier be provided, where Power supply is
Outside Lifting Lifting Lifting Lifting Reliable.
Station barrier barrier barrier barrier
Limits
5. Approach Locking.
(i) To be provided in Sub-urban Section.
(ii) Dead Approach Locking with Timing of 60 secs in other sections.

6. Warning Bell or Hooter for Road User

Provision of Warning Bell or Hooter may be provided at all interlocked LC gates for road users which will sound during closing of gate.

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 CHAPTER 2: SIGNALLING GENERAL
2.1 Description

Sl.
DESCRIPTION Details
No
1. Periodicity of foot plate inspection: For JE For SSE Once in a month Once in a 3
(In charge) months
2. Allowed gauge tolerances on straight line including 1676 -5/+3 mm
curves of 350 Mts and more radius (SOD CH-1 item19 page 9)
3. Allowed gauge tolerances on curves less than 1676+10mm
350m radius (SOD CH-1 item 19 page 9)
4. Maximum permissible speed on A route 130 to 160 kmph
5. Maximum permissible speed on B route Above 100 to 130 kmph
Maximum gradient in station yards unless special
6. 1 in 400 for existing works
safety devices are adopted and/or special rules
enforced to prevent accidents in accordance with
7. 1 in 1200 for new works
approved special instructions.
8. Maximum super elevation permitted in BG 165 mm
9. SWR must be read in conjunction with G&SR, BWM
5 Years or after 3 corrections
SWR Revision
10. whichever is earlier
11. Signalling Interlocking Plan (SIP) prepared on the
Engineering scale plan
basis of
12. The clearance between bottom of the rail and top
1.5 to 5 mm
of leading stretcher bar under the S/rail
4265 mm. Existing 5300 mm
For new works(plus width of the
Minimum distance between centre to centre of
structure provided between the
13. track in BG
tracks
(SOD CH-2 item 1 page no 10)
14. Minimum clearance of check rail at level crossing 51 mm
57mm
15. Maximum clearance of check rail at level crossing
(SOD CH-1 item 5 page no2)
16. Minimum clearance of check rail at curves 44mm
Minimum depth of space for wheel flange from rail
17. 38 mm
level
18. Currency of green (for N I)/Traffic notice 3 months
Maximum clearance of check rail opposite nose of 48mm
19.
crossing (SOD CH-2 item 14 page no.18)
Minimum clearance of check rail opposite nose of 44mm
20.
crossing (SOD CH-2 item15 page no.18)
In case of turnouts laid with 1673mm gauge, the
21. 41mm
clearance of check rail opposite nose of crossing
Maximum clearance of wing rail at nose of
22. 48mm
crossing
In case of turnouts laid with 1673mm gauge, the
23. 41mm
clearance of wing rail at nose of crossing

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24. Minimum clearance of wing rail at nose of crossing 44mm

25. In case of turn outs laid with 1673mm gauge, the 41mm
clearance of wing rail at nose of crossing
26. Clear Standing Length (CSL/ CSR) Existing 686 Mts. New layout -715
Mts.
27. CCRS head quarters Lucknow
28. Currency of CRS sanction 12 months
29. Validity of competency certificate issued by zonal
training school 4 years

30. Period of over hauling for inter locking frames Once in three years
31. Resumption of normal working of lever frame with
more than 20 working levers ASTE/DSTE

32. Maximum permitted earth resistance 10 ohms

33. Token census to be carried out Once in Six months
34. Signal sighting committee. SSE/Signal, SSE/ Loco, & TI
For normal& curved switches 115
35. Minimum clearance between toe of open switch +/- 3 For thick web switches;
and stock rail. 160+/- 3 (SEM 19.4.2a)
Once in 5 years or earlier (SEM
36. Periodicity of System integrity Test 19.8.8)
37. Point testing to be carried out. Once in a month by J.E/S.S.E
38. Signal posts, lever frames to be painted Once in three years
Signal post on Passenger platform should be at a Min. 4720 mm from C/L of
39. provided nearest track
at a Min. 4110 mm from C/L
40. Signal post on Goods platform should be provided nearest of track

2.2 Over Dimensional Consignment (ODC) Working (operating

manual ch-6)
Maximum standard moving dimension, at any point, on the entire route, from the booking
station to the destination, including via break of gauge is called an Over Dimensional
Consignment (ODC).

Maximum Moving Dimensions from rail level (at any point)

GUAGE
Description
BG (MM) MG (MM) NG (762 MM)
Height at Centre 4115 3430 3200
Height at sides 3505 3200 2895
3050 for Bogie Wagon 3200 for 4 wheeled
Maximum Width 2590 2286
Wagon

Classification of ODC consignment: ODCs are divided into 3 classes according to the
minimum clearance available between the consignment and minimum fixed structure profile.

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 Maximum Movement
Required to
Sanctioning Permissible During
Class Clearance be escorted
Authority Sanctioned Day or
by
Speed Night
A Which has a gross Within Division: DRM
clearance of 22.86 Inter Division of the
cm (9 inches) and same zone: COM Sectional Day &
above --
Inter Rly.: COM of speed Night
the Zone and COM
of concerned Railway
B which has a gross Local : DRM
clearance of 15.24 Inter Div/fgn.Rly.: BG-40 KMPH
Day
cm (6 inches) and COM MG-25 KMPH TXR
above, but less & Night
than 22.86 cm (9 NG-15 KMPH
inches
C Which has a gross
clearance of less BG-25 KMPH
than 15.24 cm (6 SE(C&W)
CRS MG-25 KMPH Day
inches) but not SE(P.Way) TI
less than 10.16 cm NG-15 KMPH
(4 inches)

Net Clearance: The net clearance shall be worked out as under: The net clearance between
the consignment as loaded in the train and any fixed structure should be calculated after
making an allowance of 75 mm (3 inches) for lurch (horizontal) and 7.62 cm (3 inches)
bounce (vertical) on the straight together with following additional factors applicable only
when the structure in question is situated on a curve

NOTE: ”GROSS clearance” means Physical clearance at Rest. “NET clearance” means
Physical clearance on RUN

2.3 Trolleys – Lorries (G&SR 15.18)

Light Motor trollies/ Moped trollies/ Scooter trollies shall be treated as Motor trollies in all
respects for the purpose of these rules except where otherwise provided. Cycle trollies
shall be treated as push trollies for all the purposes.

2.4 Procedure to be followed to brought in to use: a new and

modified/ altered signals (S.R.3.26.1 OF GR/SCR)
All new and modified /altered signals must be inspected and passed by a “Signal Sighting
Committee” consisting of SSE (Signal), SSE (LOCO) and Traffic Inspector (Operating). The
‘SSC’ Report (Annexure-8 SEM Pt-I) is required to be signed jointly by all the three and
submitted before such signals are brought into use

AS PER G&SR (SCR) 3.26 COMMISSIONING OF NEW FIXED SIGNAL:-

A fixed signal shall not be brought into use until they have been passed by the CRS as
being sufficient to secure the safe working of trains.

When a signal newly erected or shifted, it shall be jointly inspected by a “Sighting Committee”
consisting of Transportation(operating), Signal and Loco inspectors (TI, SSE(Signal),

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SSE(Loco)), before it is brought in to use. The sighting committee shall satisfy itself that the
signal is correctly placed and focused for day and night indications, before certifying it is fit
for use, they shall in and the report(SSC report given below as per SEM annexure 3-A1 in
the prescribed form provided for the purpose. A caution order shall be issued for a period of
10(ten) days and same information should be notified through SOB, after the signal has
been brought in to use, in order to draw the attention of The loco pilots to the change
effected.

13

CENTRE OF
TRACK TRACK
12

13

11 9
10

TRACK
14
7

Rail Level
3
4 2

TLJB
6

Point M/C
5

Fig No: 2.1

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 Sl. ITEM
No.
1 Minimum distance centre to centre line of adjacent track is 5.3 m (SOD CH-2 item 1
page no 10)
2 Maximum height of equipment provided between the rails of the track is 64 mm
above the rail level (SOD CH-1 item 12).
3, 4 For a distance of 229 mm outside and 140 mm inside the gauge faces of the rail, no
gear or track fittings must project above rail level except such parts as are required
to be actuated by the wheels or wing rails(SOD CH-1 item 12 page no7).
5 Point machine/ electrical point detector should be provided at a Min. distance of 1.6
m from nearest C/L of track. SOD CH-1 item 12 Note (b)).
Signal wires or supports for signal wires may be allowed at not less than 1600mm
or 1830mm in the case of tunnels or through or semi-through girder bridges on
either side of the centre of track provided that they are not more than 203mm above
rail level
6 TLJB should be provided at a Min. distance of 1905 mm from nearest C/L of track.
SOD CH-II item 11(B) page17
If the edge of a signal foundation height is within 305 mm from above the rail level,
then it should be at a Min. distance 1905 mm from nearest C/L of track. SOD CH-II
7 item 11(A)
8 Location Box should be provided at a Min. distance 2360mm from nearest C/L of
track. SOD CH-1 item 13 ii (c)).
9 Signal post should be provided at a Min. distance 2360mm from nearest C/L of
track SOD CH-II item 11(A)
10 Minimum height of signal post should be 3735 mm from above the rail level (if the
post is within 2360 mm from nearest Centre Line of track)
11 Red aspect of a signal should be at a height 3.65 m from above the rail level.

12 If a signal’s post is at a distance 2360mm from nearest C/L of track and if its height
is
4420mm above the rail level then the Signal unit should be at a Min. distance
2135mm from nearest C/L of the track (SOD CH-II item 11(B) v)
13 Route indicator of a signal
(i) if it is at a height between 4420mm to 4610 mm above rail level then it should start
from Min. distance 2135 and end at1980 mm from the nearest C/L of the track.
(ii) if it is at a height 4610mm to 6250 mm above rail level, then it should be at a Min.
distance of 1600 mm from the nearest C/L of the track.SOD CH-II item 11(B) vi
14 If a Ladder of signal erected at a distance with in 2360 mm from C/L of adjacent
track then it should be blanked off (wrapping MS sheet around ladder) to a height of
300mm between 2060mm and 2360mm above rail level.SOD CH-1 item 8 note(c )

Note : The distances from the gauge face would be less by 1676 ÷ 2 = 83 cm

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2.5 Minimum, horizontal distance from centre of track to any
structure for existing works (SOD CH II para 11 A CS-26)

(i) From rail level to 305 mm above rail level 1675 mm

(ii) From 305 mm above rail level to 3355 mm above rail level 2135 mm
2135 mm decreasing
(iii) From 3355 mm above rail level to 4115 mm above rail level
to 1980 mm
(iv) From 4115 mm to 6250 mm above rail level on main line 1600 mm
(v) Below the rail level up to the formation level of the track on
2575 mm
straight and curves up to radius of 875 Mts.
(vi) Below the rail level up to the formation level of the track on
2725
curves with radius less than 875 Mts.

2.6 For new works or alteration to existing works (SOD CH II

para 11 B CS-26)

(i) From rail level to 305 mm above rail level 1905 mm

(ii) From 305 mm above rail level to 1065 mm 1905 mm increasing to 2360 mm
(iii) From 1065 mm above rail level to 3355 mm 2360 mm
(iv) From 3355 mm above rail level to 4420 mm 2360 mm decreasing to 2135 mm
(v) From 4420 mm above rail level to 4610 mm 2135 mm decreasing to 1980 mm
(vi) From 4610 mm above rail level to 6250 mm 1600 mm
(vi) Below the rail level up to the formation level of the
2575 mm
track on straight and curves up to radius of 875 Mts.
(vi) Below the rail level up to the formation level of the
2725 mm
track on curves with radius less than 875 Mts.

NOTE1: “Existing Works” means the works which have completed before 2004AD and
“New Works” means the works which have taken up after 2004AD.

NOTE2: in case of electrification works in existing yards, no foundation/mast/signal post/

any other structure shall be provided between two tracks. In case it is inescapable, the
minimum distance from the edge of the foundation /mast/signal post/ any other structure at
and above formation level to rail level from the centre of the track shall be2360mm on
straight track & on curves for more than 875m & 2510mm for less than 875m radius curves.

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 1600
6250 NEW WORKS
1980
4610
2135
4420

2360
3355

Height of the Equipment

2360
1065 above the Rail Level
Horizontal Distance
from the Equipment
1905
305
Centre Line
of the Track

RAIL LEVEL

2575

1600
6250
EXISTING WORKS

1980
4415

2135
3355

Horizontal Distance
from the Equipment
Height of the Equipment
above the Rail Level

1675
305
Centre Line
of the Track

RAIL LEVEL

2575

Fig No: 2.2

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2.7 Codal Life of Signalling Systems (RB Ltr. No 2022/ACII/2/1 Dt 24/03/2022)

Sl. Average life in

Class of Assets Routes Remarks
No. Years
1. Electrical / Mechanical • Route 'A'
Signalling system • Route C/ Sub-urban section Big 25 Years Actual replacement shall be based on
yard (more than or equal to 200 the condition of the asset
routes) on all Routes
20 Years or based Actual replacement shall
2. Electronic Interlocking For all Routes on obsolescence be based on the conditionof the asset
20 Years or based Actual replacement shall be based on
3 (i) Electronic / Signalling Systems: Axle Counter, ATP, IPS etc.
on obsolescence the conditionof the asset

(B) SIGNALLING EQUIPMENTS (Codal life of other items not covered in the ACS will remain as per latest extant instructions for those
items).

Average life in years

Life in Routes
Sl. Remarks
Class of assets terms of
No. C/Sub D & D-
operations A B E & Ex'
urban Spl
Plug-in relay (Metal Actual replacement shall be based on the
12.(i) 15,00,000 25 28 25 28 30
to Metal) condition of the asset.
Plug in relays (MetaI Actual replacement shall be based on the
12(ii)
to Carbon) 10,00,000 25 28 25 28 30 condition of the asset.
12(iii) Track Relay, QL1 & Actual replacement shall based
10 10 10 10 10 on the condition of the asset
QBCA1 Relay
Signal transformer to be deleted,
transformer life to be 30 years.
14(i) Transformers 10 10 10 10 10
Actual replacement shall be based the
condition of the asset

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 Average life in years
Life in Routes
Sl. Remarks
Class of assets terms of
No. C/Sub D & D-
operations A B E & Ex'
urban Spl
Battery Chargers, DG Actual replacement shall based on the
14(ii) ! 10 1 10 ba
sets, Inverters, ELD condition of the asset
Actual replacement shall be based on the
15(i) Batteries (VRLA) 4 4 4 4 4 4
condition of the asset

15(ii) Batteries (LMI.A) 5 5 5 5 5

18 Block instruments
Actual replacement shall be based on the
Electro Mechanical/ 20 20 20 20 20 20
condition of the asset
Electronics
Actual replacement shaII be based on
19 Electric LiftingBarrier 10 10 10 10 10 the condition of the asset

(C) TELECOMMUNICATION EQUIPMENTS (Codal life of other items not covered in the ACS will remain as per latest extent instructions
for those items.

Sl.
Class of Assets Average life in years Remarks
No.
7 Fax Deleted Fax shall not be replaced after its normal life.
Large format display monitor/ Actual replacement shall be based on the
21 8 years
Video wall & LED/ LCD TV condition of the asset

Note: PCs and Secondary Systems may be deleted from list of Telecom assets and their life will be as indicated under (ii) Computer and:1 Other IT
systems.

(Authority Board’s letter no 2022/ACII/2/1 dated 24. 3.2022.)

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2.7.1 Checklist for Engineering Scale Plan
(a) 1 in 8½ turn-outs should not be laid on the inside of curves
(b) Turn-outs/Crossovers should not be proposed on girder bridge and LC gates
(c) Avoid diamond crossings, single slips and double slips. There should be
adequate space between two points taking off in opposite direction (One lock
bar length or 5 meter in case of electric operation of points)
(d) Level Crossing to be avoided in the overlaps and berthing portion.
(e) Specific zonal rules/practices as applicable (e.g. in some railways, provisions
of trap is Not accepted as means of isolation on passenger lines)
(f) There should be no change of gradient within 30 Mts in case of BG and within
15 m in case of MG of the point.
(g) Permissible station gradient should extend up to 50 Mts beyond outer most
point.
(h) If proposed lines are passing nearby existing electrical mast, flood light mast
or any other permanent structure, clear distance from face of structure to the
nearest track may be marked.
(i) For passenger lines, 1 in 12 turnouts or more flat turnout should be used.
However, 1 in 8 ½ turnouts with curved switches may be proposed.
(j) No points in berthing portion

2.7.2 Information to be Recorded on Signalling Plan (SEM 8.6)

(a) Standard of interlocking and class of station,
(b) Holding capacity of all running lines and sidings.
(c) Direction of reception and dispatch on running lines and description of sidings,
(d) Restriction on dead-end sidings (e.g. no stabling) if any.
(e) All gradients within the station limits and up to 2.5 kilometers in rear of first
stop signal,
(f) Kilometer and class of level crossings within the station limits, whether
interlocked or not,
(g) Type of Block Working with adjacent station and location of block Instruments,
(h) Up and Down directions and names of important junctions on either side.
(i) Reference to condonation of gradient infringements, CRS dispensation for
deviations from General Rules/Signal Engineering Manual, if any.
(j) Reference to approved Engineering plan on which the signalling plan is based.
(k) Note regarding telephone communication provided between A. S. M./ Cabin
man and level crossings within and outside station limits.
(l) Aspect sequence chart for colour light signals.
(m) Whether turnout is 1 in 8½ or 1 in 12 or 1 in 16 etc.
(n) Details of Detection Table etc., which are not apparent in the plan.
(o) Details of Track Circuits/Axle Counter/Treadles.
(p) Inter-signal distances and distance between Warning Boards and Signals.
(q) Details of open bridges.
(r) Location of water column, ash pit/tray.

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 (s) Signal overlap in big yards.
(t) Custody of spare keys.
(u) Date of commissioning the installation.

2.8 Execution of Signalling Works – Sanction

2.8.1 Requiring CRS Sanction (IRSEM 9.2.1)
(i) Additions, extensions or alterations to existing block, signalling and interlocking
installations
(ii) Change in block, signalling and interlocking scheme
(iii) New stations temporary or permanent.
(iv) Interlocking of level crossing, catch siding, slip sidings etc.

2.8.2 Not Requiring CRS Sanction (IRSEM 9.2.2)

(i) Provision of telephone at already manned LC gates.
(ii) Provision of electrical or mechanical lifting barriers including emergency
interlocked arrangements at already interlocked level crossing gates.
(iii) Interlocking of existing LC gates within an already existing interlocked station yard
by existing signals in same or shifted location
(iv) Provision of all categories of track circuits in the station section
(v) Replacement of signalling assets without change in yard layout or signalling and
interlocking scheme either in station or at mid section level crossing gates.
(vi) Replacement of block instruments by any other approved type of instruments or
provision of block proving axle counter or track circuiting using existing block
instruments.
(Note:-Personal sanction of CSTE will be required for the sanction of the works mentioned
in(i) to (vii) of para .9.2.2. this power shall not be re delegated to any lower level. CSTE of
the railway will submit the completion diagrams/Safety certificates& quarterly statement of
all such sanctions accorded by him to the concerned CRS.)

CSTE sanction is not given in a routine manner but following elaborated procedure. It is
therefore, suggested that while giving sanctioning by CSTE, following must be ensured.
(a) All relevant documents that are prepared by field units (for submission to CRS for
his sanction) for commissioning of the works would be submitted to CSTE for his
sanction. This includes Engineering scale/Signalling Plans, SWR diagrams and SWR.
(b) Format as per Annex. ‘9-A8 shall be submitted duly filled up by the JA grade
officer in charge of the work for applying for CSTE’s sanction shall also be
communicated in the define format enclosed as Annex.‘9-A9.
(c) Application for CSTE’s sanction received in Headquarters office shall be
scrutinized as per the check list laid down as Annex. ‘9-A10 by Dy. CSTE/ In charge
of design or CSTE (Planning) and put up for the consideration of the CSTE.
(d) Personal approval of CSTE would be required and it shall not be delegated to any
lower level.
(e) Sanction would be recorded by CSTE as numbered sanctions maintaining a
register for the same similar to sanction numbers being maintained by CRS.
(f) The validity of CSTE’S sanction shall be for a period six months only. Re-validation
sanction after six months may be considered based on unavoidable reasons.

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2.9 WORKS REQUIRING CRS CONDONATION (G&SR)
Sl.
Nature of work (GR/SEM Para)
No.
1 To permit Signal other than fixed signal as prescribed in 3.05 GR 3.05
(1,2,3,4)
2 To combine a CLS Distant signal with LSS of a station in rear or GR 3.07 (7)
a stop signal protecting LC gate
3 For providing of calling on signal below any stop signal (other GR 3.13 (2)
than Home) except LSS
4 Where two or more lines converge, to provided signals on a GR 3.20
bracketed post or a signal bridge or gantry.
5 To place more than one signal on the same post GR 3.22 (2)
6 To exempt a station from the provision of minimum Equipment of GR 3.25(b)
signals.
7 A fixed signal except automatic signal to show other than most GR 3.37(1)
restrictive aspect as its normal aspect.
8 Conditions for taking of Home signal (for indirect reception) on GR 3.40 (2)
S/L, the line is clear up to the place at which the train is required b
to come to a stand and on D/L up to starter.
9 For reducing the adequate distance (signal overlap) in case of GR 3.40 (3) a &
direct reception of trains…….. b
10 For reckoning derailing switch as substitute for the adequate GR 3.40 (3)
distance referred to in & 3.40 (4)
11 To permit more than 15 KMPH on turn-outs and cross-over. GR 4.10 (1)
12 For dispensing Automatic stop signal in rear of H/S of a station GR 9.04 (b)
on S/L Automatic territory. NOTE
13 For reducing the adequate distance of Home signal, and for GR 9.06 (3)
permitting a derailing switch as efficient substitute for the
adequate distance of H/S on S/L Automatic signalling territory
14 For sanctioning to erect height gauges on either side of the
overhead equipment or other equipment at every level crossing
so as to ensure that all vehicles and moving structures passing GR 16.11 (2)
under the height gauge also pass under the overhead
equipment or other equipment with adequate clearance.

15 For permitting Gradient in station yard steeper than 1 in 400 SOD CH-ii
(0.25%) and up to 1 in 260 (0.38%) ( FOR NEW WORKS) Item 2 note d(i)

16 For permitting Gradient in station yard steeper than 1 in 400 SOD CH-ii
(0.25%) and up to 1 in 100 (0.10%) (FOR EXSTING WORKS) item 2 note d(ii)

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2.10 Drawing Approvals and Checking (IRSEM CH-8)

Sl.
Description By Whom
No.
1. Signalling Plans (IP), Locking Tables Checked in full by JE/SSE/D&D, ASTE and
(LT) and Selection Tables SSTE & approved by JAG or above as
authorised by PCSTE
IRSEM 8.1.6
3. Typical wiring diagrams such as inter- Checked in full by: ASTE and SSTE
cabin Slotting, Auto signalling, Track Approved by: Dy CSTE
Circuit, Indication circuit etc. IRSEM 8.1.6

4. Detailed wiring diagrams for individual Checked in full by: ASTE Checked and
stations Prepared on the basis of approved by Wiring diagrams DSTE/SSTE
approved Typical wiring diagrams. IRSEM 8.1.6C
5. Typical circuit diagrams for various Checked in full by: DSTE/SSTE and Dy.
circuits Such as route locking, CSTE Approved by : CSTE
approach locking, Sectional route IRSEM 8.1.7
release, point and Signal control,
lamp proving circuits, relay
interlocking Circuits etc.
6. Detailed circuit and wiring diagram Checked in full by: ASTE, DSTE/SSTE and
including those submitted by & approved by JAG or above as authorised
contractors and Firms. by PCSTE
IRSEM 8.1.6C
Approved by CRS
7. Type of Block Working
IRSEM 9.2.1
8. Type of new Block Instruments Approved by RDSO

LIST OF DOCUMENTS TO BE ENCLOSED FOR CRS SANCTION [IRSEM Annexure; 9-

A1(II)]

1) Description of proposed work.

2) Signal interlocking plan
3) Panel front plate diagram (if it is Panel)
4) Route control chart.
5) Station working Rule diagram.
6) Station working Rules
7) List of infringement to SOD.
8) List of deviations from the manuals of instructions for signaling & interlocking &
block signaling.
9) List of deviations from G&SR.
10) Restrictions &
11) The work will be executed by office.

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2.11 Accidents
CLASSIFICATION OF ACCIDENTS: Classifications of accidents as per Railway Board
LETTER NO; LETTER NO: 2000/ SAFETY (A&R)/19/20 DATED 13.12.2000.

Sl.
Category Class Type
No.
Class A (A1 – A4) All types of collisions
Class B (B1 – B6) Cases of fire and blasts
I Train Class C (C1 – C8) LC gate accidents
accidents
Class D (D1 – D5) All types of derailments
Collision on obstruction or passing over
Class E (E1-- E2)
obstruction but safe
Class A5

Yard Class B7
II All above related cases with concerned
accidents Class C9 classes in yard, but Train is not involved
Class D6
Class F (F1 – F4) Averted collisions cases
III Indicative
Class G (G1 – G4) Cases of breach of block rules
accidents
Class H (H1 – H2) Signal passing at danger (SPAD cases)
Class J (J1 – J10) C&W, Loco failures

Equipment Class K (K1 – K7) Engg. department failures

IV
failures Class L (L1– L4) Electric department failures
Class M (M1– M7) S&T department failures
Class N (N1– N3) Intentionally damages to Rail, train, stations
Class P (P1 – P3) Human run over cases
Abnormal
V incidents Natural human death, murder, suicide, theft,
Class Q (Q1 – Q6)
fire, blasts in railway area
Class R (R1– R5) Cattle run over cases, Other natural incidents

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2.11.1 ACCIDENTS - LEVEL OF ENQUIRY

Sl. TYPE OF
To be inquired by Remarks
No. ACCIDENT
1 All serious accidents By CRS OR CCRS If CRS/CCRS not in a position to
inquire in to serious accident cases
involving coaching train, notified to
under section 113 of railway act,
the inquiry shall be carried out by a
committee of SA grade officers
and CSO of the railway shall be
convener/ chairman of such
committee. The accident inquiry
report of the committee shall be
accepted by the General Manager.
2 All other consequential Dy.CSO to be nominated by GM with GM
train accidents as accepting authority
3 All other accidents Sr. Scale or junior scale as decided by DRM with DRM as
officer accepting authority.
4 All yard accidents by a committee of senior with Sr.DSO/DSO as accepting
supervisors authority
5 All cases of Indicative a committee of Sr. or Jr. with DRM as accepting authority.
accidents except SPAD Officers

6 Signal passing danger JA Grade Committee of with Sr. DSO/DSO as one of the
(SPAD) officers at Divisional level member.

7 All cases of equipment By Senior Supervisor/

failures Supervisor of respective -
department.
8 All inquiries ordered by DRM except 1&2falling under sl.no
1&2 above where in the GM will
order the inquiries.

As per safety circular No.2005 safety/A&R/6/4Pt dated 14.12.2017

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2.12 Stipulated days for completion of accident inquiry at Zonal
Railway Level. (As per RB L. No.2005/ Safety (A&R) dated
02.02.06 & 24.02.06)

Sl. No MODEL TIME REMARKS

1 D Date of Accident
DRM/GM* shall order the inquiry, if no particular department
2 D+1
accepts the responsibility.
3 D+3 Committee shall convene the inquiry in to the accident.
4 D+7 Committee shall submit the inquiry report to DRM/GM*.
Acceptance of inquiry report by the GM*/DRM/Sr.DSO(only for
5 D + 10
yard accidents)
6 D + 15 Inquiry reports will be finalized by CSO/AGM.
Submission of inquiry repot to CRS for the section of the
Railways on which the accident occurred with the remarks. A
7 D + 20
copy of findings of the Inquiry Report to be sent to Railway
Board.
8 D + 90 Action against responsible officials to be completed.

* For SAG Level Inquiries.

(i) DRM/GM may decide to have the inquiry conducted even if a particular
department accepts the responsibility for enabling through review of associated
systems involved in the accident.

(ii) Time limits prescribed above are the maximum period of time. Railway should
make efforts to finalize the Inquiry Report and D&AR action as early as possible
but not beyond the prescribed time limits.

Duties of Officer/ Senior Supervisor first reaching the accident Site: (306.
ACCIDENT MANUAL/SCR page no-16)
1. The Officer or the Senior Supervisor first reaching the site of the accident shall check up:-
a) Whether protection has been done.
b) On a double line, whether the other line is free from obstruction for moving trains.
c) Whether necessary message supposed to be relayed regarding the details of the
accident, casualties etc., have already been relayed or not.
2. He shall make a quick assessment of the assistance required and relay the same to the
control. He will also marshal all available resources like Guard, TTEs, other Railway
employees, volunteers from passengers, escort RPF, etc., and organize rescue and relief
of the injured and other passengers.
3. He shall also examine and make a note of all evidence which may prove useful in
ascertaining the cause of accident.
4. He shall arrange for protection of the site/area that holds the clues/evidence which will be
essential to arrive at the cause of accident. He shall ensure that such clues/evidence is
not tampered with by Railway staff or outsiders.

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5. The following points require special attention:
a) The condition of the track, with special reference to the alignment, gauge, cross-
levels, curvature, super elevation and rail headwear:
b) Point of mount or point of drop, if any
c) The condition of rolling stock with special reference to Brake power.
d) Marks on sleepers and rails:
e) Position of derailed vehicles;
f) The position of Block Instruments, signals, points, levers, indicators, keys;
g) If the accident has taken place within station section, the position of switches and
indications of the Signals, points and track circuits should be jointly recorded
preferably by three officers (or three senior subordinates of Traffic, S&T & Engineering
departments) of different branches and the relay room should be sealed as soon as
possible.
h) Position of important relays and the condition of the block instrument (i.e. whether
open or locked) and
i) He should cross check the list of casualties prepared by the Railway Doctor and
countersigned by the civil police (if some bodies are yet to be recovered, it should
specifically be mentioned that the list is not final and will be conveyed after salvaging
bodies from debris).

6. Where possible a rough sketch showing the position of Derailed vehicles, marks
on sleepers etc., should be made.

7. All relevant materials, clues, damages and deficiencies on the locomotive and rolling
stock as well as position of broken or detached parts of Permanent way and rolling stock
must be carefully noted and all such clues etc., carefully preserved so that, if considered
necessary, the scene could be reconstructed before the police, the Commissioner of
Railway Safety or any other senior officer, or court of law.

8. If, however, sabotage is suspected, in addition to noting and preservation of all such
clues, no object should be disturbed unless the police have had an opportunity of making
thorough inspection of the site. However, if there is delay in the arrival of Civil and Police
officials at the site of the accident, the senior most Railway Official at site may, at his
discretion, jack up any portion of a coach or shift any property to the minimum extent
necessary, after noting its original position by sketch to extricate human beings trapped
under it, in the shortest possible time to save life and minimize sufferings. Normal traffic,
however, should not be permitted without consulting the police.
a) Further specific enquiry should also be made from the Commissioner of Railway
Safety in case of suspected sabotage to ascertain if he would like to inspect the site
before the clearance operations commence.
b) Restoration / clearance should not commence (except to the minimum extent
necessary to save human lives) unless such permission has been received from
police authorities as well as CRS.
9. In the case of serious explosion or fire caused by explosives or dangerous goods, all
wreckage and debris must be left untouched, except in so far as its removal may be
necessary for the rescue of the trapped / injured persons and recovery of dead bodies,
until the Chief Inspector of Explosives or his representative has completed his inquiry or
intimated that he does not intend to make any investigation.
10. If the station staff are prima facie responsible, the train passing records must be seized
and statements of station staff concerned recorded.

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11. If a passenger carrying train is involved, the officer or senior subordinate must secure
the written evidence of as many witnesses as possible and their names and addresses
should be recorded. The witnesses selected should not be railway-men,
12. He should have a complete list of names and addresses of the injured and dead along
with the addresses of relatives and ensure messages are sent to the relatives of the
injured or dead.
13. He should also ensure that Superintendent of Police and District Magistrate have been
advised.
14. He should give the prima-facie cause of the accident with the expected time of restoration.

15. He should ensure that progress report is relayed to control every one hour.

2.13 Rail Wear and Tear (IRPWM para 237, 302)

Fig No 2.3
Tongue Rail Wear and Tear

Tongue rail: The wear shall be measured at a point with 13 mm head width and at the point
where tongue and stock rails are at same level

Sl. no Vertical wear Lateral wear

1 8 mm for 60 Kg 8 mm for 60 Kg
2 5 mm for 52 Kg & 90 R 6 mm for 52 Kg & 90 R
3 3 mm for 75 R & 60 R 5 mm for 75 R & 60 R

Ref: IRPWM para 237 page no.40

Rail (and stock) wear and tear

VERTICAL WEAR

Gauge Rail section Vertical wear

60KG 13.00 mm
BG 52KG 8.00 mm
90R 5.00 mm
75R 4.50 mm
MG
60R 3.00 mm

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Lateral Wear: Limits of lateral wear from relaying consideration are as under

SECTION Gauge Category of track Lateral wear

Group A&B Routes 8mm
BG
Curves Group C&D Routes 10 mm
MG Group Q&R Routes 9 mm
Group A&B Routes 6mm
BG
Group C&D Routes 8mm
Straight
Group Q Routes 6 mm
MG
Group R Routes 8 mm

302. (IRPWM page no 111) factors governing permanent way renewals

Profile of a New Rail

Rail Section A B C D L
52 KG’s 156 136 67 15.5 38.82
60 KG’s 172 150 74.3 16.5 37.5
90 R 112.83 136.5 66.68 13.89 32.53
75 LBs 128.59 122.24 61.91 13.10 29.37
60 LBs 114.30 109.59 57.15 11.10 -

2.14 A Tongue Rail is Classified as Worn Out, When

(a) Chipped/cracked over small lengths totaling to 200 mm within 1000 mm from
the toe. Chipped length is the portion where tongue rail has worn out for a
depth of more than 10 mm over a continuous length of 10 mm.
(b) Developed a knife edged tip — thickness of tip less than 2mm over a length
of more than 100 mm anywhere up to a distance of 1000mm from its toe.
(c) Badly twisted, does not house properly and cause a gap of more than 5 mm
at the toe.
(d) Vertical wear which is measured at a point where tongue and stock rails are
at the same level. Vertical wear allowed is 8mm for 60 kg. Lateral wear is 8
mm for 60kg.
(e) Burred stock rail is to be replaced.
(f) Tongue rails should bear evenly on all the slide chairs.
(g) All sleepers should be packed properly.
(h) When the tongue rail is in closed position, it must bear evenly against
distance studs or blocks.
(i) Wear on switches can be reduced by lubrication of the gauge face of the
tongue rail.
(j) On wooden sleeper layout assembly, the slide chairs should be fixed to the
timbers by plate screws. Round spikes not to be used for this purpose.

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A tongue rail is classified as worn out when -
Chipped/cracked over small lengths totaling to 200mm within 1000mm from the toe.

Fig No: 2.4

Fig No: 2.5

Chipped length is the portion where tongue rail has worn out for a depth of more than 10mm
over a continuous length of 10mm.

Fig No : 2.6

2.15 Measurement and Reading – Track and Vehicle

2.15.1 TRACK READINGS AT ACCIDENT SITE (Technical guide lines on derailments
(CAMTECH M/3 APR-98))
(i) Gauge should be checked at the following locations in case of points and
crossings.
 305 mm (1 foot) in advance of nose of tongue rail.
 152 mm inside nose of tongue rail for straight and turn out.
 At middle of tongue rail for straight & turnout.
 At heel of tongue rail for straight & turnout.
Note: Gauge should be correct at all locations except at toe. At toe, for PSC layouts up to 3
mm tight gauge is allowed.

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 (ii) Gauge at Crossings
 610 (2 feet) in advance of nose of crossing on straight & T/Out
 152 mm behind the nose of crossing on straight & T/Out
 76 mm behind the nose of crossing on straight & T/Out. The gauge should be
correct
(iii) Check rail (Wing Rail) Clearance on Crossings: BG 44 to 48 mm
MG 41 to 44 mm
Ensure checkrail clearance should be between the values mentioned above.

(iv) Measure vertical wear of stock and tongue rails.

Maximum permissible vertical wear on wing rails or nose of crossings: 10mm

Rail Section BG MG
60Kg 13 mm ---
52 Kg 8 mm ---
90 R 5 mm 6 mm
75 lbs --- 4.50 mm
60 lbs --- 3.0 mm
T/Rail(Tongue Rail)
60 Kg. 8 mm ---
1
2 52 Kg/90R 5 mm ---
3 75 R/60R 3 mm ---

(v) Measure Lateral Wear of Stock and Tongue Rail

S/Rail 8 mm /10 mm max for A, B / Other routes in straight line

6 mm / 8 mm max for A, B / Other route in curve
T/Rail 60Kg - 8 mm max -----

52Kg / 90R - 6 mm max -----

75R / 60R -5 mm max -----

Measure both wears on T/rail at a point with 13 mm head width and at the point where
T/Rail and S/Rail are at the same level

(vi) Check for angular wear of Stock Rail.

(vii) Check for chipping of T/Rail within 100 mm (1 Mts) from toe.
(viii)Check for knife-edge of T/Rail within 1 Mts from toe. If the thickness of the T/Rail
in less than 2 mm continuous for 100 mm anywhere within 1 Mts from ATS then it
is knife edged.
(ix) Measure track readings (Gauge, Cross level, Versine etc) jointly.

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 Fig No: 2.7
 Identify and mark Point of Drop (POD)/Point of Mount (POM) as Station ‘0’. In
case both POD/POM are available then take whichever is first to come (moving
in the direction of the train) as Station. ‘0’ (zero)

 Mark 15 Stations 3 Mts apart in rear of POM/POD up to 45 Mts. Station ahead

are marked +1, +2 etc, and rear are marked -1, -2 etc.

Note: In case of any doubt of POM/POD, mark another 15 stations in rear from the
suspected POD/POM at 3 Mts. up to 90 Mts. i.e. total 30 stations in rear because
clues for the cause of the accident are available mostly in rear portion.
 Take the reading at every sleeper up to 3 stations (i.e. up to 9 Mts.) on both
sides of POD/POM.
 Measure the gauge, cross-level and versine jointly
 The versine difference between the standard value and the recorded value at
every point shall not be more than + 4 mm.
 The difference between any two recorded values shall not be more than + 3 mm

If the versine difference is not within the limits of + 4 mm between standard value and any
recorded value and/or within + 3 mm between any two reading then the track curvature is
defective.

Note: A crossover point is a track in curvature, but without any super elevation. Hence all
the parameters need to be maintained correctly.

Track Twist: It is an important parameter having crucial impact on safety.

The rate of change of cross-levels is called ‘TWIST’. Cross-level means difference of level of
rails. Cross-levels are measured on left rail as seen in the direction of train involved in
derailment.

Fig No: 2.8

𝐀𝐥𝐠𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐜 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐚𝐭 𝐀 & 𝐁

Track Twist =
𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐀 & 𝑩

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 Ex: Cross level at ‘A’ = +5 mm (Left rail is higher than right rail by 5 mm) Cross level at
‘B’ = -7 mm (Left rail is lower than right rail by 7 mm)

If the distance between A & B is 3 Mts. then

( 𝟓) –( 𝟕) 𝟏𝟐
Track Twist = = = 4 mm / Mts.
𝟑 𝟑

Permitted Cross Level Difference (Twist):

For a new track, cross level difference permitted is 1 in 720

A vehicle with defective spring gear travelling on a track with twist is an invitation to
derailment. In cases of improper loading, the chances are further increased.

Draw a Sketch of the Accident Site and note

 Make the exact position where engine & vehicles came to rest.
 Prepare a diagram of the Engine and all the vehicles with reference to track
indicating the position of derailed vehicles etc.
 Exact position where loose components of vehicles and track are found.
 Whether Engineering staff were on work
 POM/POD, damage to sleepers, rails and other track fastenings.
 Position of wheels in relation to displaced rails in normal alignment.
 Condition of track at least ½ a mile in rear.
 The condition of signals, points, Lock Bars, Levers/Knobs and their relevant
indications, SM slides, position of Block Instrument etc.
 Whether any S & T Staff working
 Check the records, register, PN books etc. Seize the control order books, if
required.
 In case of shunting operation whether proper locking & clamping of points is done
or not.

2.15.2 Carriage and Wagon

(A TECHNICAL GUIDE ON DERAILMENTS April ’98 CAMTECH/M/3 page 45)
WHEEL GAUGE
Wheel gauge is the distance between inside faces of the flange on the right and left side
wheels of an axle. There should be no variation in the values of wheel gauge measured at
four points 90 degrees apart on a wheel set. However the actual value of the wheel gauge
can vary as per tolerances given in Table below (IRCA Part III Para. 2.8.7) :

BG MG
Standard 1600 mm 930 mm
Maximum 1602 mm 932 mm
Minimum 1599 mm 929mm

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 Flat Places on Tyre ( page 43 & 44)
The maximum permissible value of flatness on a B.G. wheel tyre is:- Goods
Stock IRS - 60 mm
Coaching Stock - 50 mm

Limits of wheel diameter variation on the same axle( page 45)

The workshop leaving limits for the difference in diameter are indicated in Table below

On the same Axle On the same On the same

Type of Wagon/Trolley (mm) Trolley (mm) Wagon (mm)
BG MG BG MG BG MG
Four Wheeled Trolleys 0.5 0.5 13 10 13 10
Six wheeled Trolley 0.5 0.5 6 6 6 6
Six wheeled unit 0.5 0.5 6 6 6 6
Four wheeled units 0.5 0.5 - - 25 13

Due to difference in wheel diameter, there will be angular motion of the wheels. Wheel with
lesser diameter will have tendency to mount over rails and derail whereas wheel with more
diameter will cause increased wear and tear.

(a) Sharp Flange

 Flange of the wheel sometimes wears to form a knife edge which becomes
unsafe when radius of the flange at the tip is less than 5mm
 A wheel with sharp flange has biting action particularly while negotiating
curves.
 Sharp flange may split open a slightly gaping point.
 While travelling in facing direction it may even mount over the tongue rail.
 After mounting and travel on the tongue rail head it may drop in between
stock rail & tongue rail and split the point
 Sharp flange may split open a slightly gaping point
 Rejection limit for flange tip radius is less than 5 mm for BG/MG

(b) Thin Flange

 Flange becomes thin by wear and tear of the tyre and flange and is
considered unsafe when it becomes less than 16 mm.
 This increases clearance between wheel flange and rail, which in turn
increases the derailment proneness.
 Oscillations increase due to greater play between wheel set and track
resulting in greater instability of the vehicles
 Rejection limit is 16 mm BG/MG measured at 13 mm from the flange tip.
 It also damages tongue rails due to more play.

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 (c) Worn Out Flange
When radius at the root of the flange becomes less than 13 mm, it is called worn
out flange. A worn out flange increases……….

(d) Deep Flange

 Deep Flange may hit track fittings like fishplate joints, lock bars, point and
distance blocks.
 A deep flange tends to ride on fishplate and distance or check blocks and
damage the track, particularly if there is vertical wear on railhead.
 Rejection limit in depth of flange greater than 35mm (BG), 32mm (MG)
measured at 63.5mm for BG and 57 mm for MG away from back of wheel.

(f) False Flange/Hollow Tyre

 Excessively worn-out tyre on tread is a hollow tyre. Hollow tyres develop a false
flange. The false flange formed may force open the switches when the vehicle
runs in the trailing direction on points and crossing.
 False flange can be dangerous at the wings of crossing as it may ride over the
wing rail, lifting the wheels and creating conditions favourable to derailment.
 If the hollowness is more, then it results in difference in wheel diameter and the
wheel may ride over the rails.
 Hollow tyre :- Tyre hollowness exceeding 5 mm

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 CHAPTER 3: SIGNALLING IN 25 KV AC ELECTRIFIED
SECTION
3.1 Stray Voltages & Currents - Max. Limits (IRSEM Ane. 17-A1,
9.0)

Stray voltage on track = Max.100 mV.

Stray current for track circuit less than 100m = Max. 10 mA
Stray current for track circuit more than 100m = Max. 100 mA

3.2 Modification required in case of DC Track Circuit (IRSEM

17.5.1)
(a) Only single rail (one rail common for traction return current)
(b) Track relay should be AC immunized.
(c) B type chokes at feed-end and relay end(optional).
(d) Surge arrestors at feed-end and at relay end.
(e) Longitudinal bonds for rail continuity on negative rail (un-insulated rail)
(f) Cross bonding at every100m between un-insulated rails.
(g) Transverse /short bonds at ends of each track circuits.
(h) Only 9 (nine) ohms track relay should be used in AC RE area.
(i) Length of the track circuit should be restricted as per ACI level of track relay.

Sl. Max.
No. Section Length Relay
QTA 2 9 ohms ACI track relay
1. Wooden sleepers in block section 450 Mts. immune with a choke at R/E

2. Wooden sleepers in station section 450 Mts. ----Do---

3. PSC sleepers in block section 450 Mts. ----Do----
4 PSC sleepers in station section 350 Mts. ----Do----
5 PSC sleepers in station section 750 Mts. QBAT with choke at relay end

3.3 Direct Feeding of Signals with unscreened cable

Direct Feeding Single Line Double Line

By using 110 V 180 Mts. 220 Mts
To control the signals beyond direct feeding range Remote fed Local Feed
two methods are in use.
(a) Local Feed (b) Remote Feed Below 2 KM Above 2KM

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3.4 Over Head Equipment (ACTM I CH-2)

Regulated OHE 5.6 Mts.

OHE
Un-regulated OHE 5.75 Mts.
Height of contact wire
Under bridges 4.65 Mts.
Distance between RE masts On straight track 72 Mts.
On straight track 200 mm
Staggering of contact wire
On curves 300 mm
Description Stationary Moving

Clearances between any live part of Vertical 320 mm 270 mm

OHE and part of any fixed structure. Lateral 320 mm 220 mm
For the centre line
Normal implantation of RE mast 2.5 Mts.
of nearest track
The nearest part of the signal post from the centre line For a signal with
2.844 Mts.
track. horizontal route
Minimum:
30Mts
The distance between the signal and the mast in front of it.
(10Mts with
condonation
Minimum :
The distance between the signal and the mast just in advance of signal
10 Mts.

3.5 Length of DC Circuits – Line Relays with Unscreened Cable

shall be restricted as given below (IRSEM 22.5.1).

Maximum permissible length

Sl. AC Immunity
Relay Single Line
No Level in Volts Double Line (D/L)
(S/L)
1. Shelf Type AC I 750 2.1 KM 2.8 KM
2. QNA1 1000 2.1 KM 2.8 KM
3. K-50 B-1 170 1.0 KM 1.2 KM
4. K-50 B1-A2 450 2.1 KM 2.8 KM
5 K50 130 750 Mts. 900 Mts.
AC Immunized neutral relay
6 750 2.1 KM 2.8 KM
(IHC Make)

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3.6 Maximum Permissible length of direct feed of Point Machine
from Point Contactor unit (IRSEM 22.7.2)

Maximum permissible separation (Meters)

Type of Point between Point Contractor and
AC Immunity Point Machine on
Sl. No Machine Value (Volts)
Single Line Double Line
1. IRS.24 160 910 1100
2. Siemen’s IA 160 910 1100
3. Siemen’s IB 300 1650 2100
4. Siemen’s IC 400 2200 2800

RDSO specification No.S24/90 - for Electrical Point Machine non-trailable type, Specifies
the A.C. immunity level of Electrical Point Machine shall not be less than 160 V at 50 Hz.

New design is based on

(a) By increasing the safe handling voltage from 120V to 400VAC.
(b) And by decreasing the factor of safety from 2.5 to 1.5

3.7 Precautions in RE Area

3.7.1 Battery arrangement
Separate battery set should be used for signalling circuits - for External circuits, Internal
circuits, Block instrument, Local circuit of block equipment (i.e. block bell & commutator lock
circuit) for both Block instruments.

3.7.2 Transformers (220/110 V AC)

(a) The location of transformers 220/110 V AC of adequate capacity, at the
controlling point
(b) Depending upon the distance of signal from point of control, Separate
transformers should be used as under.
(i) Transformer for all signals located within a distance of 220/180 Mts.
(ii) Transformer for all signals beyond 220/180 Mts.
(iii) Each Distant signal shall be provided with separate transformer.
(c) Equipments to be Earthed
(d) Separate earth shall be provided for the following :
 Lever frame and other metallic frames.
 For each Block Instrument.
 In case of signals provided on bracketed posts or Gantries located above
contact wire level falling within 2 Mts from the electrified tracks. The
protection screen shall be connected to earth.
(e) Where the underground cables enters the location box or cabins, the cable
termination boxes, (connecting the ends of the cable) the metallic structures
supporting the terminal boxes shall be connected together to the same earth
as the lightning arrestors.

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3.7.3 Equipment not Immunized
Equipments not immunized to AC shall not be used directly on line circuits.
1. Electrical Key transmitter
2. Arm and light repeater
3. Telephone type relays
4. Lever locks
5. Slots indicators
To make use of these equipments, relays are interposed so that they are made to work
locally through the contacts of these relays.

Note : In RE area no Earth return circuits permitted except Block Instrument

3.7.4 Block Instrument

In 25KV AC electrified section, only the following instruments shall be used:

Single Line: (1) Neale's type Instrument. (2) FM type Tokenless Block Instrument.
Double Line: (1) Double Line Block Instrument. (2) Axle Counter Block
 When one end of the block section originates at a station in RE area and other
terminates in non RE area Filter unit should be provided with block instruments
at both ends of such a block section.
 A relay unit is required for single line block instruments.
 In single line Neale’s Block token Instruments, the rest contact is substituted by
the contacts of a slow release relay. The relay is energized during the
operation of the plunger but gets de-energized only after the condenser has
discharged in a 5000 Ohm.
 Block telephone line should be separate from the block circuit.
 Separate battery set shall be used for each block instrument.
 In SGE double line block instrument the bell circuit is taken separately in
another pair of wire, the bell beats are transmitted by AC through the separate
pair of the quad in a quad cable.
 The AC supply is generated by the block bell equipment, which works on 12V
DC.
(a) Bell unit
 the equipment consist of a transistor oscillator generator AC at 150 cycle
and rectifier for Converting AC impulse received from other station. The
rectified impulses are applied to the block bell through a relay.

(b) TRACK CIRCUIT

Following type of track circuits are used in RE area.( IRSEM CH-17 sec-5)
(a) DC Single rail track circuit.
(b) Electronic track circuit.
(c) Audio frequency track circuit
(d) AC track circuit.

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3.8 2.2 KV Charging as an Anti-Theft Measure (IRSEM 22.8.10)
Guidelines for anti-theft charging pertaining to S&T works as prescribed in Appendix VII of
ACTM Vol-II Part II shall be followed.

Besides, any specific works pertaining to specific section, the following S&T works shall be
completed before issue of certificate for 2.2 KV charging
 Provisions of wire mesh screen on the working platform of existing semaphore
signals in case the requisite electrical working clearance of 2 Mts is not available.
 No portion of signal post or its fittings shall be less than 200 mm from the live
conductor.
 Replacement of existing DC track relays and DC line relays by AC immunized
relays.
 Supply of insulated tools to maintenance staff
 Conversions of all overhead track crossings of BSNL and Railway into cables and
removal of overhead wires thereof.
 Certificate of clearance from BSNL regarding 2.2 KV anti theft energisation.
 An approved checklist of the works to be completed as per provisions of above
mentioned chapter shall be issued by CSTE to the field offices.
 Compliance of this checklist shall be insured by the nominated officers responsible
for issue of certificate before OHE is charged at 25 KV.

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 CHAPTER 4: POWER SUPPLY FOR SIGNALLING
4.1 Description of Power Supply Arrangements (RDSO SPN
165/2023)

S. No Description Values
1 Fully charged lead acid cell voltage 2.2 Volts.
2 Discharged lead acid cell voltage 1.8 Volts.
3 Specific gravity of a charged lead acid cell 1220 +5
4 Specific gravity of a discharged lead acid cell 1180 +5
Dilute Sulphuric Acid PbO2 as +ve
Electrolyte used in lead acid cell Electrodes electrode Sponge Pb as − ve
5
electrode
6 AC to DC converter Rectifier
7 DC to AC converter Inverter
8 IRS Specification no. of a battery charger IRS-S-86/2000 Amdt- No 4
9 In put voltage range of a battery charger 160 –270 V AC
10 Initial Charging Voltage, Current 2.7 V/cell at I = 4% of Capacity
11 Float charging voltage 2.15- 2.3 V /cell,
12 Boost charging voltage , Current 2.4 V / cell at I = 10% of Capacity
×
13 Capacity of cell
discharge
14 Discharging current C/10 (C = Capacity of the cell)
Load current + AH Capacity of the
15 Current rating of a charger
cell/10
16 Input voltage range of FRVS 160 - 270 Volts
17 FRVS output voltage 230 +1% Volts AC
18 Specification of IPS RDSO/SPN/ 165/ 2022
19 Input voltage range of SMR 150-275 Volts AC
20 Operating frequency range of IPS 48 Hz to 52 Hz.
21 SMPS output voltage 110 V DC
22 CVT input voltage 160 – 270 V AC
23 CVT output voltage 230 V AC
24 Input voltage of DC - DC converter in IPS 98 - 138V DC
25 Resistance of earth less than 1 Ω
26 input voltage of inverter in IPS 98-138 V DC
27 Out voltage of inverter in IPS 230 VAC +1%
28 Codal life of IPS 20 Years

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 29 Codal life of LMLA cell 05 Years
30 Codal life of VRLA cell 04 Years
RECOMMENDED CAPACITY (CURRENT RATING) OF THE CHARGER (IRS S 86/2000
(1.4))

If the capacity of the cell is ‘C’, then, recommended capacity (current rating) of the Charger
can be identified from the following table. The maximum Permissible Load on battery bank
shall be C/10 Amps.

Maximum Recommended
Sl. Cell Capacity
C/10 rate permissible capacity of the
No in AH
Load charger
1 40 4A 4A 10 A
2 80 8A 8A 20 A
3 120 12 A 12 A 30 A
4 200 20 A 20 A 40 A
5 300 30 A 30 A 60 A
6 400 40 A 40 A 80 A
7 500 50 A 50 A 100 A

4.2 Details of alarms and indications provided in IPS status

monitoring panel are as under: (SPN 165/2022 Para 9.8.1)

Sl. LED
Instruction Condition Remarks
No. Indication
Audio/ visual alarm can be
1. Start Generator 50% DOD RED
acknowledged for audio cut off.
Emergency Start Audio/ visual alarm can be
2. Generator 60% DOD RED acknowledged for audio cut off.
Signal feed cut off but all DC-DC
converters continue to work. Audio
3. System Shut-down 70% DOD RED alarm will continue till Generator is
started.
Failure of any module will give the
Equipment
alarm in ASM’s panel. Alarm can be
4. Call S & T Staff fault. RED acknowledged for audio cut off.
FRBC change
over to float
5. Stop Generator mode GREEN Audio / Visual Alarm.

* Note: DOD – Depth of discharge of battery bank.

At 90% Depth of Discharge (DOD) of the battery bank, 110VDC Input supply will be cut-off
to all the DC-DC converters, except to Block Tele DC-DC converters

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Lightning and Surge Protection Devices

Sl.
Description Class A Class B Class C Class D
No.
Transzorbs
ESE, Air Metal Oxide Varistor
1 Protection Spark Gap (suppressor
rods, Mesh (MOV) (Thermal
Devices principle diodes) & GD
method disconnecting type)
Tubes
2 Max
Protection >100KV ≤ 2.5KV ≤ 1.5KV ≤ 1.2KV
Level
3 Response
>100 n.sec ≤ 100 n. sec. ≤ 25 n. sec. ≤ 25 n. sec.
Time

Main Power
Supply DB
Box at the
On roof Sub-Power Supply
entry of the At the individual
4 Installation top of the Distribution Box at
input 230V equipment
Buildings the group equipment
AC in Power/
Equipment
room
Computers,
Transzorb
5 Application On top of
IPS IPS Diodes in
in S&T Building
Microlok –II,
SSDAC

Earth Resistance for Relay racks, Location Boxes, Body Earths of Chargers, cable Armour
is < 10 Ω , For All Electronic Equipments < 1 Ω.

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 CHAPTER 5: COLOUR LIGHT, LED & AUTOMATIC
SIGNALLING
5.1 Parameters Colour Light, LED & Automatic Signals (IRS: S
26-64, IRS: S 7/ 1992)

CLS unit Normal focal

Diameter, Material & Colour Type
Accessories length/ Length

Running signal 140 mm, Glass/ polycarbonate &

Outside step 13 mm
(Inner lens) Red / green/Yellow

Running signal 213 mm, Glass/ polycarbonate & Inside

102 mm
(Outer lens) clear stepped
Route indicators
Junction type Outside step
92 mm, Glass & Lunar White 16 mm
(Inner lens)

Route indicators
127 mm, Glass/ polycarbonate & Inside
Junction type
Clear stepped 70 mm
(outer lens)
Shunt signal 101 mm, Glass/ polycarbonate & Inside
------
(outer lens) Clear stepped
Shunt signal 101 mm, Glass/ polycarbonate &
Outside step ------
(inner lens) Lunar White
Length 3.5 Mts., 4.5 Mts. &
CLS post 140 mm Dia. (tubular)
5.5 Mts.
CLS base 160 mm Dia. Cast iron ------ ------
Cast iron / fibre
CLS Unit Four Length x width 1.905 Mts. (On post 1.80Mtrs.) x 0.45 Mts. Apprx.
aspect Three aspect
Two aspect Length x width 1.590 Mts. (On post 1.51Mtrs.) x 0.45 Mts. Apprx.
Length x width 1.280 Mts. (On post 1.18Mtrs.) x 0.45 Mts. Apprx.
Ladder Width- 25 cm Maximum

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5.2 Signal Lamps (IRS: S 57/2005)
Main Auxiliary
Pins, Pole & Life of the
Reference: filament filament Remarks
filament & other lamp
Rating rating
Three pin double
Junction type
SL –33 pole & single 110V 25W 1000hrs
route indicators
filament
Triple pole,
SL35A Three pin triple 12V /24W 12V / 24W 1000hrs double filament
pole & double lamp
filament
SL-35B 12V /33W 12V / 33W 1000hrs CLS
Two pin double
Shunt signal
SL-65 pole & single 60V /25W -- 1000hrs
series wiring
filament
Signal Lamp Min of 10.8 V or 90% of
2.3 Volt Lamp terminal voltage
glow volt. lamp’s rated voltage

5.3 Parameters of LED Signals

RDSO/SPN/199/2010 RDSO/SPN/153/2018 Rev.5

RDSO. SPN.NO.
(for main signals rev.1) (for subsidiary signals)
Route
Reference & Co-ON Shunt
Main Signal Lighting
Parameters Signal lighting unit
unit
Rated voltage at Input
110V + 110V +
terminals of LED 110 V + 25% 110V + 20%
20% 20%
Signal lamp
Current at rated
150mA
voltage per unit at 25 mA +5% 55 mA +
110 to 150 mA (rms) * +10%
Input terminals of LED (rms) 5%(rms)
-20% (rms)
Signal lamp
*Input current shall be within the specified limits in all design
Note:
conditions of lighting except for non-blanking failure mode
Up to 60 V IMMUNITY LEVEL AC LED
The minimum visibility distance of LED signal lamps for main
600 m colour light signals &. in clear daylight with peak sunrays at rated
voltage
0.8 lamp Power factor of LED signal

1. Codal life of Modified LED Signal is 08 yers

2. Codal life of integrates LED signals is 06 years
Automatic signals (IRSEM 20.1.1)
Automatic Block is a system in which the movement of trains is controlled by Stop Signals
which are operated automatically by the passage of trains past the Signals

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 S.NO Description Adequate distance Remarks
Automatic stop 120 metres, if next Stop signal in
01
signal advance is an automatic signal
180 metres, if *next Stop signal (*Note if such signal is a
Automatic stop
02 in advance is a Manual stop Home signal or LC gate
signal
signal or Semi-automatic signal. signal

The following shall be tested by the SSE/JE (Signal) at least once in a year ( IRSEM 20.3.3 )

(a) Track Circuit control on signal and aspect control by signals in advance;
(b) Automatic Cutting-in of the next restrictive aspect when the LED aspect of the main
signal fails;
(c) Interlocking equipments and circuits for level crossings and points;
(d) The circuits that establish the direction of traffic in Single Line and prevent clearing of
conflicting signals on sections provided with Automatic block Signalling on Single Line;
(e) Axle Counter resetting circuits, if provided.

Modified Semi-Automatic Signal ( IRSEM 20.4.1 )

(a) Under special instructions, one of the automatic stop signals between two stations in the
automatic block signalling territory on Double Line may be made as modified semi-
automatic stop signal in each direction. During abnormal conditions like fog, bad weather
impairing visibility, Modified Semi-Automatic Signal may be worked by extinguishing ‘A’
marker in the manner prescribed under special instructions and this section shall also
ensure that the ‘A’ Marker of the Advanced Starter Signal of the station in rear and
Home signal of the station in advance shall also be extinguished. (Provisions as per
para 9.01 of GR shall be ensured.)

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 CHAPTER 6: RELAY INTERLOCKING
(Metal – Carbon Relays) (BRITISH)

6.1 Nomenclature of Relays

Sl.
Nomenclature Description Remark /Function
No.
*1 SMR/SMCR Station Master’s (control) Relay Authorized Operation
*2 TSR Track Stick Relay One Signal - One Train
Signal Knob / Switch Reverse For taking “OFF” Signal in PI /
3 RR
Relay RRI
Route Selection / Initiation For setting Route and taking
4 LR
Relay “OFF” Signal in RRI
Confirms Correct Route Set
5 UCR Route Checking Relay
when picks up
Calling ‘ON‘ Signal Route Confirms Correct Route Set For
6 Co UCR
Checking Relay calling ‘ON’ when picks up
Signal control Relays for
Allows Signal to take ‘OFF’
7 HR/HHR/DR Yellow / Double Yellow/ Green
8 UHR/UGR 1,2,3 Signal control Relays for Route Allows Route Lamps to burn
HPR/HHPR/D Repeater relays of Signal Used in Locations for RE
9
PR control Relays cutting
When pickup .Proves Lamp
RECR/HECR/ Signal Lamp proving Relays for
concerned burning at signal
10 DECR/UECR Red/Yellow/Green /Route etc.
unit.
* 11 ALSR Approach Lock Stick Relay When pick up , Route free
12* ASR Approach Stick Relay When drop , Route locked
* When drops , lock points in
OVSR Overlap Stick Relay
13 overlap
Sequential Route Release Proves sequential arrival of a
14 UYR1,2,3..
Relays train
Used in RRI for Sectional
* 15 Route Release for Leftward
TLSR Track Left Stick Relay
movement
Used in RRI for Sectional
* 16 Route Release for rightward
TRSR Track right Stick Relay
movement
Pick up when signal button is
17 GNR Signal Button Relay
pressed
Pick up when Route button is
18 UNR Route Button Relay
pressed
Pick up when point button is
19 WNR Point Button Relay
pressed
Pick up when crank handle
20 CHNR Crank Handle Button Relays
button is pressed
Pick up when siding control
21 KLNR Siding Control Button Relay
button is pressed
Point common button Relay Pressed along with point button
22 NWWNR
(normal) for Normal operation.

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 Point common Button Relay Pressed along with point button
23 RWWNR
(Reverse) for Reverse operation.
Drops when any signal button
24 GNCR All Signal Button Normal Relay
is pressed
All Route button Normal Drops when any Route button
25 UNCR
Relay is pressed
Drops when any Point button is
26 WNCR All point button Normal Relay
pressed
Crank Handle, Sdg. Control
27 ZNCR Misc. Button normal Relay
etc.
Drops when any panel button is
28 NNCR All panel Button Normal Relay
stuck up in pressed position
29 NNCYNR Button Stuck up Ack. Relay Stops Buzzer
30 GXJR Signal Lamp Proving Relay All Signals Burning
31 WXJR Point Indication Proving Relay All Point Indication OK
32 GXYNR Lamp Failure Ack. Button Relay Buzzer Mute
Point Indication Failure Ack.
33 WXYNR Buzzer Mute
Button Relay
Signal Aspect Checking /
34 GECR Signal Not at Blank
Proving Relay
Signal Main Filament Proving
35 MECR Main Filament Burning
Relay
Locks point in dropped
36 WLR Point Lock Relay
condition.
Point Normal / Reverse control First Relay to pick up in point
37 WNR / WRR
Relay control cct.
Controls DC 110V to point
38 WJR Point Time control Relay
motor
Controls DC 110V to point
39 XR Special Relay
motor
Normal / Reverse point
40 NWR / RWR Final Relay for point operation
operating Relay
41 NWPR/ RWPR Repeaters of NWR / RWR Final Relay for point operation
Point Contactor Relay (Normal / Switches 110 v DC to point
42 NWCR/RWCR
Reverse) motor
Pick up when point set and
44 NWKR Normal Point indication Relay
locked in Normal
Pick up when point set and
45 RWKR Reverse point indication Relay
locked in Reverse
Normal / Reverse point
46 NWSR/ RWSR Indication stick relay
indication stick Relay
NWKLR/ Normal / Reverse point Indication stick relay, Proves all
47 RWKLR indication stick Relay controlling relays are down
Point Normal / Reverse Control
48 NCR / RCR Switch control relays
Relay
Emergency (Group) signal
49 EGGNR To put back signal to ”ON”
cancellation button relay

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 Emergency Signal Cancellation
50 EGCR To put back signal to “ON”
Relay
Emergency Full Route
51 EUUYNR To release Route
cancellation button Relay
Emergency sub Route
52 EUYNR Initiates Timer Circuits
Cancellation button Relay
Emergency Point Operation Point operation in case of Track
53 EWNR
Button Relay circuit Failure
Proves the integrity of in
54 POR Power ‘ON’ Relay
coming AC 230 V
55 LVR Low voltage Relay Drops for low AC 230 voltage
56 SLR Power ‘ON’ Ack. Relay To suppress the Buzzer
Timer relays To ensure time delay during
57 THT / EJ / ET
( Mech., Thermal, Electronic) cancellation operation.
58 JSR Time Stick Relay Pick up with HOT contact
59 JR Timer Relay Pick up with Cold contact make

60 JSLR Timer Stick lock Relay Initiates Timers

Normal Timer (out) proving
61 NJPR Pick up after 120 sec.
Relay
Proves JSLR‘s and NJPR’s are
62 RJPR Reverse Time proving Relay
dropped
63 CHLR Crank Handle Lock Relay Proves Crank Handle ‘IN’

64 CH (IN) PR Crank Handle (IN) Proving relay Proves Crank Handle ‘IN’
Crank Handle slot Relay Crank Handle Slot
65 CHYNR (T)
(Trans) Transmission Indicates
Crank Handle slot Relay Crank Handle Slot Reception
66 CHYRR (R)
(Receive) Indicates
Proves Siding at Normal
67 Siding NPR Siding Normal Proving Relay
position

68 LXPR Level Crossing Proving Relay Proves L.C.Gate Closed.

Pick up when Level crossing
69 LXNR Level Crossing Button Relay
control button is pressed
Level Crossing Key ‘IN’ Proving
70 LX (IN) PR Used at Location
Relay

Note:- There are variations on relay nomenclatures from Zonal Rly to Rly. Pl check your
railways Practice.

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6.2 Relays Used in RRI (System II)

Sl.No Relay Circuit Details

1 CR Checking Relay

2 NR Normal Relay

3 RR Reverse Relay

4 (R) UR Right Route Relay

5 (L) UR Left Route Relay

6 (R) OHR Right Overlap Holding Relay

7 (L) OHR Left Overlap Holding Relay

8 (R) OCR Right Overlap Checking Relay (For Main Signal)

9 (L) OCR Left Overlap Checking Relay (For Main Signal)

10 (R) ZR Spl. Relay (Right) For Main Signal

11 (L) ZR Spl. Relay (Left) For Main Signal

* Relays Normally in Pick up condition. (System –II is available in S.Rly, S.C.Rly )

6.3 Conditions Required for Picking Up of Some Important

Relays

Sl. Description
Conditions Required to be proved
No. of Circuit
1 SMCR/SMR SM’s Key Turned to N
Controlling TPR↑, Knob (N), RR↓, HR↓, ASR↑ in Knob type Panel/
2 TSR
RRI interlocking
3 RR SMCR↑, Knob (R), Conf. RRs ↓ in Panel interlocking
SMCR↑, Route button pressed, Signal Knob reverses or button
4 LR
pressed, Conf. LRs↓, Stick path provided.
5 NNR NRR Concerned↓, ALSR Concerned↑, Stick path provided.
Conflicting NNRs ↑, UNR↑, GNR↑, EGGNR↓, UYR↓, own route
6 NRR
ASR & OVSR (concerned)↑, Stick path provided.
CHLRs↑, Conflicting ASRs↑/Conflicting UCRs↓, NWKRs/ RWKRs ↑,
7 UCR
RR↑/NRR↑/LR↑, Double cutting , Cross protection
Signal controlling relays HR↓, DR ↓, Off ECRs↓, UCR↓, RR↓, Knob
(N) ,Back lock TPRs ↑, UYRs ↑/ (JSLR↑,NJPR↑)/ Approach TPRs ↑,
8 ASR
TSR ↑, Stick path
Home ASR ↑,Berthing TPR ↑, Stick path,
9 OVSR
or Timer release after 120 sec.

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 CHLRs ↑, UYRs ↓ JSLR↓, RJPR↑, LXPR ↑, Conflicting ASRs↑,
Conflicting UCRs ↓, NWKR/RWKRs ↑,Concerned ↑, RR ↑, UCR↑,
ASR ↓, TSR ↑, Back lock TPRs↑, Berthing TPRs↑ , Over lap TPRs
10 HR ↑,GECR of signal ahead ↑, Siding NPR ↑, Cross protection, Double
cutting.
11 DR HR ↑, DR & DECR of signal ahead ↑, Mainline points NWKR↑
12 GECR RECR ↑/ HECR ↑/ DECR ↑
GNR
13 Concerned Signal Button Pressed, Conf. GNR ↓, WNCR↓↑
(GNPR)
14 UNR SMCR↑, Concerned Route button Pressed, Conf. UNR ↓, WNCR↓↑.
15 WNR SMCR↑, Point button Pressed, Conf. WNR ↓
Concerned ASRs ↑, OVSRs ↑, Track locking TPRs ↑, CHLR↑, Stick
16 WLR
path.
17 NLR NRR↑, Confliting NRR’s↓, WNR ↓, RLR ↓ Slow to Release.
18 RLR NRR↑, Confliting NRR’s↓, WRR↓, NLR ↓, Slow to Release.
NLR ↑, SMCR↑, Point zone TPRs ↑, EW(N/R)CR↓, WLR↑, WR↓,
19 WNR
EWNR↓, WRR↓.
RLR ↑, SMCR↑, Point zone TPRs ↑, EW(N/R)CR ↓, WLR↑,WR↓,
20 WRR
EWNR↓, WNR ↓.
21 CHLR Crank handle key is ‘In’ turned clockwise & left

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 CHAPTER 7: RELAY INTERLOCKING
Metal – Metal Relays (Siemen`s)

7.1 Description of Relays (Point indication relays)

Sl. No. Relay Remarks Resistance Working current

1 WKR1 Normally up 1840  27 mA
Picks up during point operation
2 WKR2 & Point Group are out of 52.3  120 mA
correspondence
39 mA on 110 V DC
Picks up to prove the end of 1340 (1st coil) 
3 WKR3 44 mA on 60 VDC
the Point operation
nd
1590 (2 coil)  39 mA on 60 VDC

7.2 Point minor group relays remains in pickup condition in

different cases.
Sl. Relays in point minor
Condition
No. group in pick up condition
1 Point position Normal W(N)R , (N)WLR , WKR1
2 Point position Reverse W(N)R , (R)WLR , WKR1
W(R)R , (R)WLR, Z1WR1 ,
3 Point buttons pressed for Reverse operation
Z1RWR , WKR2 , WJR
Point buttons pressed and released for Reverse
W(R)R, (R)WLR, WKR2, WJR, WR
4 operation
W(R)R , (R)WLR WKR2
5 Point failed to operate for Reverse position After 10 second WJR drops and as
a result WR drops
6 Point set and locked in Reverse position W(N)R , (R)WLR , WKR1
W(R)R , (N)WLR, Z1WR1,
Point buttons pressed for Normal operation
7 Z1NWR, WKR2, WJR
8 Point buttons pressed and released for Normal
W(R)R, (N)WLR WKR2, WJR, WR
operation
W(R)R , (N)WLR WKR2
9 Point failed to operate for Normal position After 10 second WJR drops and as
a result WR drops
Point set and locked in Normal position W(N)R , (N)WLR , WKR1
10
11 Cable fault in Normal position of point W(N)R , (N)WLR WKR2
12 Cable fault in Reverse position of point W(N)R , (R)WLR WKR2
Disconnection in WKR1 circuit in Normal
W(N)R , (N)WLR
13 position of point
Disconnection in WKR1 circuit in Reverse
W(N)R , (R)WLR
14 position of point

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 15 B 60 V fuse blown OFF in Normal position of
point W(N)R , (N)WLR
16 B 60 V fuse blown OFF in Reverse position of
point W(N)R , (R)WLR

7.3 Relays in pick up condition - Signal group - TWO aspects

Sl. Relays in signal group

Different Conditions
No (2-Aspect) in pick up condition
1 Signal post displaying RED aspect RECR, RECPR
2 RED bulb fused ---------
3 GN &UN Button pressed RECR, RECPR, GNR, GLSR,
4 GN &UN Button released after pressing GR1, GPR1, GR2, HECR, HECPR
GN &UN Button released after pressing but
5 GR1,GPR1,GR2, RECR, RECPR
HG bulb fused
GN &UN Button released after pressing but
6 HG bulb fused, and also RED bulb fused GR1, GPR1, GR2
( signal post blank after clearing the signal)

7.4 Relays in pick up condition - Signal group - Three aspects

Sl. Relays in signal group (3 Aspect)

Different Conditions
No. in pick up Condition
1 Signal post displaying RED aspect RECR, RECPR
2 RED bulb fused RECR / RECPR Drop
3 GN &UN Button pressed RECR, RECPR, GNR, GLSR,
GN &UN Button released after pressing
4 GR1, GPR1, GR2, HECR, HECPR
(signal is cleared for YELLOW aspect)
GN &UN Button released after pressing but
5 GR1, GPR1, GR2, RECR, RECPR
HG bulb fused
GN &UN Button released after pressing but
6 HG bulb fused, and also RED bulb fused GR1, GPR1, GR2
(signal post blank after clearing the signal)
7 GR1, GPR1, GR2, GR3, DECR,
Signal is cleared for GREEN aspect
DECPR
Signal is cleared for GREEN aspect but DG GR1, GPR1, GR2, GR3, HECR,
8 bulb fused &YELLOW aspect is burning HECPR
Signal is cleared for GREEN aspect but DG GR1, GPR1, GR2, GR3, RECR,
9 bulb &YELLOW bulb both are fused RECPR
Signal is cleared for GREEN aspect but DG
10 bulb, YELLOW bulb & RG bulb are fused
(signal post blank after clearing the signal) GR1, GPR1, GR2, GR3

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7.5 Sequence of Relay Operation for Signal Clearance:

SIGNAL FLO W CHART FOR RRI SIEMENS

GN UN

G NR UNR

G NPR UNPR

G NCR UNCR

S h G (R/N)R Z1UR1 ZU(R/N)R

1st Z1UR
All Sub-routes Z1URs
Picks U P sequentially
2nd Z1UR

Sh G ZR M n GZR CO GG NR

ZDUCR

U(R)S
(Rt. Sec. with Pts) O VZ2U (R)R

TPR Pt. G roup Pt. G roup

G LSR
Z1WR
Z1WR
Buttons Released
NW KR or RWKR
NW KR or RWKR
UDKR DUCR Z1UR ,G ZR , ZDUCR

U(R)LR
Stick Path is
G R1 dis-connected

G PR1

UECR NW KR G LSR
LL OR ML
(

)
(

G (R)LR

G LSR

G R2

Signal O FF

HECR

Fig No 7.1

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7.6 Major Point Group Point Operations Relay Sequence

P O IN T F L O W C H A R T F O R R R I S IE M E N S

C H Y(N )R U (R )S O V Z2U (R )R ZD U C R Z 1U R

Z 1W R
TP1P2R
W LR W NR T P 1 P 2R W W NR EW NR T P 1P 2R
OR

WWR

Z 1W R 1(1)

N o rm a l to R e ve rs e R e ve rs e to N o rm a l
W KR 3 W JR

(N )W LR W KR 1 (R )W LR

Z 1W R

W (R )R

Z 1R W R 1& 2 W KR 3 Z 1 W R 1 (1 ) Z 1W R 1 (2 ) Z 1W R 1(1) Z 1N W R 1& 2

(R )W L R 1 W KR 2 W KR2 (N )W L R 1

(R )W LR 2 (N )W LR 2

(R )W LR 3 W LR W LR (N )W L R 3
W JR W JR
Z 1R W R (2 ) Z 1N W R (2)

Z 1R W R (1 ) Z 1N W R (1)

WR

P o in t M ac hine Z 1W R 1(2)
O p e rates

W KR 3 (1 )
1 10 V D C

W KR2 W K R 3 (2) W JR
60 V DC

WR

W (N )R W KR 3 (1)
RKR N KR
W KR 3 (2 )
(R )W LR (N )W L R
W KR 1
C H KL C R C H K LC R

C H Y(R )R W (R )LR C H Y (R)R

RWKR NW KR

Fig No 7.2

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7.7 Relays in pick up condition - Route - Minor group

Sl. Relays in route minor

Different Conditions
No group in pick up condition
1 Sub route is normal A U(N)S, B U(N)S, U(N)LR,
AU(R)S, BU(N)S, U(N)LR,
2 GN &UN Button pressed for straight route section
ADUCR, UDKR
GN &UN Button released after pressing for straight route AU(R)S, BU(N)S, U(R)LR,
3
section ADUCR,UDKR
4 After complete passage of train for straight route section AU(N)S, BU(N)S, U(N)LR,
AU(N)S, BU(R)S, U(N)LR,
5 GN &UN Button pressed for first diversion route section
BDUCR, UDKR
GN &UN Button released after pressing for first diversion AU(N)S, BU(R)S, U(R)LR,
6
route section BDUCR, UDKR

After complete passage of train for diverted route section AU(N)S, BU(N)S, U(N)LR,
7

7.8 Relay provided for

Sl.
Relay Description
No.
1 GNR One For each signal
2 UNR One for each route button
Only one for all main & shunt signals buttons, proving positive
3 GNCR path supply for all Mn Signal and Sh Signal button normal
checking relay.

Only one for all main & shunt signals buttons, proving negative
4 GNCR1 path supply for all Mn Signal and Sh Signal button normal
checking relay.
Only one for all route buttons proving positive path supply for all
5 UNCR
route button normal checking relay.
Only one for all route buttons proving negative path supply for
6 UNCR1 all route button normal checking relay.
Only one for all Point buttons and crank handle proving Positive
7 WNCR path supply for all point buttons and crank handle button normal
checking relay.

Only one for all Point buttons and crank handle proving
8 WNCR1 negative path supply for all point buttons and crank handle
button normal checking relay.
All button normal checking relaly.
9 NNCR It also include important relays like ZDUCR, MnGZR, Sh GZR,
EUUYU,EUYR etc.
10 Mn. GNPR Only one for all main signals
11 Sh. GNPR Only one for all shunt signals

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 Main Signal Initiating relay.
12 Mn. GZR
Only one for all main signals
Shunt Signal Initiating relay.
13 Sh. GZR
Only one for all shunt signals
Zonal Route Permissibility Checking Relay. Only one for one
14 ZDUCR lay out for small station layouts
Sub route Initiating relay.
15 Z1UR
One for each sub-route
Direction determining relay. Named after route buttons.
ZU(R)R / ZU(N)R
16 One for each berthing/exit portion
17 G(R) LR One for each berthing/exit portion

OVZ2U(R) R/
18 One for each overlap
OVZ2U (N) R/
19 U (R) S /U (N) S One for each route section
20 UDKR One for each sub-route
21 DUCR One for each route section with point
Sub route lock/unlock relay.
22 U(R)LR/U(N)LR
One for each sub-route with point
23 WNR Point button relay. One for each point
24 WNCR Only one for all points
25 EGGNR Only one for all main & shunt signals
Common Normal Point button relay. Only one common relay for
26 WWNR
all points
Common Emergency Point button relay. Only one common
27 EWNR
relay for all points
Sub route Cancellation initiation button relay. Only one for all
28 EUYNR
sub routes

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7.9 K-50 Relay Base Plate Rear View
Bottom Relay Top Relay

Fig No 7.3

7.10 Relays features

Sl. No Relay Name Description

1 ZU(R)R One For each right to left/exit movement
2 ZU(N)R One For each Left to right/exit movement
3 ZDUCR Must pick up for each signal clearance ( main & shunt)
4 Mn. GZR Must pick up for each main signal clearance
5 Sh. GZR Must pick up for each shunt signal clearance
6 Mn. GNPR Must pick up for any main signal button in pressed condition
7 Sh. GNPR Must pick up for any shunt signal button in pressed condition

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 CHAPTER 8: ELECTRONIC INTERLOCKING
8.1 Types of Electronic Interlocking

Feature Microlok II MEI633 K5BMC WESTRACE Mark II

Single Hardware Dual Hardware Dual Hardware Dual Hardware Identical
Architecture
Diverse software Identical software Identical software software
Warm standby & Hot
Standby arrangement Hot standby Hot standby Hot standby
standby
Centralised & Centralised & Centralised & Centralised &
Configuration
Distributed Distributed Distributed Distributed
Max number of Signal routes
that can be assigned to one
50 450 300 1000 (around)
logic processor
Name of System Central Interlocking
Microlok II Card file Logic sub rack Westrace housing
hardware assembly Unit
CPU Modules of
CPU modules of CPU modules of CPU Modules of system
system A & B are
system A & B are system A & B are A & B are housed in the
housed in the same
Provision of CPU modules housed in separate housed in the bottom same rack and same
Logic sub
card files bin of CIU housing
rack
Front side(Slots: 20 10slot housing - 10
Top Bin ( Slots :8
Number of slots and cards in Cards : 4+4 ) Rear cards
Solts :20 Cards : 4) Bottom
system card file side (Slots: 5slot housing - 5 cards
Cards : 18 bin(Slots:12 Cards:8 )
20 Cards : 3+3) 4slot housing - 4cards
Name of CPU M68332 MCF5282 F486-4 I
Power supply to card
12V DC 24V DC 24V DC 24V DC
file

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 Input : 12V DC Input : 24V DC Input : 24V DC Input : 24V DC

No Power supply card is

Output : A Type provided. 24v DC is
Power supply card Output : +5v,+12v ,- card 4.5v, B Type directly connected to
Output : 5v & 24v
12v & CPS supply card 4.5v & C Type the mother board of
card 4.5v & 5.8v Housing

24V Q style relays for

Vital inputs with 50v
input voltage & 50V
Interface relays 24V Q style relays 24V Q style relays 24V Q style relays
Q style relays for Vital
outputs

Panel processor provision

where CCIP
Optional Compulsory Compulsory Compulsory
is provided
Name of vital I/O interface
Microlok field unit Object controller ET/ EP5 Object controller
unit
OCCI (8 Vital Each ET/PIO2
Vital input PCB 16 Vital Inputs VPIM50 ( 12 inputs)
Inputs) board interfaces 32
OCCO ( 8 Vital inputs and 32
Vital output PCB 16 Vital outputs VROM50 ( 8 outputs)
outputs) outputs
Each Object
Each card file is For each ET sub
controller
provided with a rack one KVCOR is
Vital Cut Off Relay is provided with a No Vital cutoff relay
separate VCOR energised
separate VCOR
1 Serial port in CPU 3 Nos RS 232 serial
Number of Comm Ports board & 2 Ethernet ports & 12Nos
8 OFC ports 3 Ethernet ports
ports in ECB board RS485 ports
Earthing of Equipment
Required Required Not required Required
racks

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8.2 Example of Conversion of Circuit to Boolean Equation of
different EI’S

Ansaldo(MLK II) : ASSIGN A * B * ( ~ C * D + E ) To XYZ ;

Kyosan : A * B * (C/ * D + E) = XYZ
MEDHA : XYZ = A & B & ((! C & D) # E)

8.3 Requirements
(a) Approved Interlocking Plan
(b) Approved Panel / Front Plate Diagram
(c) Selection table.

8.4 Operator Symbols of Different EI’s

Sl. SYMBOLS
OPERATOR
No. MICROLOK MEDHA KYOSAN WESTRACE
1 Series * & *
2 Parallel + # +

3 Start of Parallel Path ( (

(
4 End of Parallel Path ) ) )
5 Back Contact ~ ! /
6 BIT Separation , ,
7 End of Statement / Section ; ;
8 Assignment of Relay Coil TO = =
9 Single line comments // ;
10 Multi line comments starts with %
11 Multi line comments ends with \
12 Slow To Pickup STP <
13 Slow To Release STR >

NOTE: In Westrace Application program designed using GCSS tool. GCSS tool library
consist of various symbols used in conventional circuits .using this symbols are Application
logic is designed.
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:

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8.5 MLK II Software

Application Software is station specific.

Executive Software is Universal & common . Pl check it as shown under.
Installations Commissioned Check-sum & CRC of the Executive software
Check-sum :- 14FE CRC :- 08B1
(a) After 6-8-2008 Version :- CC2.0
Check-sum :- 69 FA CRC :-
(b) Before 6-8-2008
Version :- CC 1.0
Check-sum :- 705A CRC :- 564A
Current versions
Version :- CC 3.2
CRC :- d9e8
Current versions
Version :- 3.20

8.6 MICROLOK
Ansaldo files Application software Source file :STN.ml2

Sl.
Item Description Notes / Remarks
No.
Single Hardware with diverse
1. Architecture
software
Standby Supports both Warm standby
2.
arrangement & Hot standby
Supports Both Centralized &
3. Configuration
Distributed
Max number of Signal
4. routes that can be 50 Routes
processed by one CPU

Card file accommodate various

Each card file consists of
5. CARD FILE kinds of PCBs/Boards with a
20 Slots.
common Mother board.

CPU Process the Logic based Motorola 68332

6. CPU on inputs received and deliver microcontroller used in
outputs to drive external gears CPU

Power supply card extends the Input Supply: 12V DC

required supply to all the Output Supply: +5V
7. Power Supply Card
boards through mother board +12V
or Back plane card -12V

Vital Input card enable the Each Vital Output card

Microlok-II system to monitor can read up to 16 vital
the field gear status like signal input interface relays.
8. Vital Input Card
aspect, point detection, track
status, LX status, CH status
etc.

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 Vital Output Card enable the
Each Vital Output card
Microlok- II system to control
9. Vital Output Card can drive up to 16 vital
the field gears like signals,
output interface relays.
point machines, LX, CH etc.
Non-Vital Input and Output
Non-Vital Input and
card is the mixed card enables
Non-Vital Input and Output card can read up
10. the Microlok-II system to read
Output card to 32 inputs and drive up
the panel inputs and drive the
to 32 outputs.
panel outputs.
This PCB allows two
MICROLOK II units to connect
Synchronization PCBs
SYNCHRONIZATI to each other in order to form a
11. are interconnected
ON Card synchronized pair for a
through Ethernet port
seamless redundant
application

The Communication PCB used

Each Communication
for communication between
PCB contains Two
Microlok card files and other
12. COMMUNICATION Card Ethernet ports .Two ports
peripheral units such as
are used for redundant
Operator VDU, Maintenance
communication.
PC and external data logger.

Each MICROLOK II card file

VCOR is biased relay. it
contains one vital cut-off relay
has Silver to Silver 6 F/B
13. VCOR (VCOR).VCOR relay indicates
dependent contacts each
Card file health and control
rated for 3 Amps
power to all vital outputs.

It is Installed at the rear end of

the connector assemblies of
each Input/output card. It is
Each address select
ADDRESS SELECT used to address particular slot
14. PCB consists of 6 nos. of
PCB of the card file. Except Power
two position Jumpers.
supply & CPU Card all cards
provided with Address select
PCBs
The EEPROM PCB is placed EEPROM PCB is to
15. EEPROM PCB on the 48 Pin connector store Site specific
assembly of the CPU PCB. configuration data.
16. COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT/ MODULES

Manageable Ethernet
Switch

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 17. SOFTWARE

ApplicationSoftware Station specific

Source file: STN.ml2

mlk2comp CC 3.0 Compiler Output file : STN.mlp
Application Design Tool/
used to compile the application STN.mll
Compiler
logic (STN indicates Station
code)
Common to Ansaldo
Executive Software CC 3.20
Make EI
TRACK PLAN 2.15 Output file:
VDU DESIGN TOOLS
Used to design track Layout. STN_MIMICPANEL.ZIP
NVPDataChecker.bat Output file:
Compiler used for compile STN_LCPCONFIGURATI
VDU files ON.ZIP
Input file for Installation:
VDU INSTALLATION
ASTS Panel-3.22.00 STN_LCPCONFIGURATI
TOOL
ON.ZIP
TESTING TOOLS
Microlok Simulator v4.3b
Software

8.7 Medha Files

Application software
Boolean logic- BETEequation.txt Application Data: fitter Binary File.bin VDU FILES: 1.S
TN.mdb 2. STN.vdu
Set up files
VDU ver.15

Sl.
Item Description Notes/Remarks
No
Dual Hardware with
1. Architecture
Identical software
2. Standby arrangement Hot standby
3. Configuration Centralised & Distributed
4. Max number of Signal
routes that can be 450 Routes
processed by one CIU
5. CIU consists of Vital
CIU Process Logic based on Interlocking card (CVC),
inputs received from OCs, Communication processor
Central Interlocking
PP & VDU and delivers the card (CCC), Communication
Unit (CIU)
outputs to drive filed gears Interface card (CIF) and
and panel Indications. Voltage Health Monitoring card
(CVHM).

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 This module performs the
CVC Card Interlocking and Indication
logic computation.
CCC card is Communication
Module performs the data
CCC Card
exchange between the CVC
and the other subsystems
CIF Card is communication
CIF Card interface card between
CCC card and Ring Modem
It monitors the CVC, CCC
cards voltage and Health
CVHM Card
status and regulates the
input power supply to cards.
6
Object controller acts like Object Controller Module
interface between Filed and consists of two Communication
CIU. Modules (OICC-A, OICC-B),
way side vital Input cards
Object Controller The Object Controller reads (OCCI)- 5 Nos, 3 Nos-wayside
the field gear status and vital output cards (OCCO &
sends to CIU and after ORLD), Health monitoring card
receiving Control signals (OVH) and Vital cut-off
from CIU drives field gears. Card (OVCO)

OICC card transfers the

OICC is a communication wayside function input card
card, it is used as data to CVC card and receives
OICC Card
communication interface the Control signal from CVC
between OC and CIU. and transfer to wayside
function output card.
OCCI card reads the Field
gear status through Vital
Each OOCI card can read up
OCCI Card Input relay and sends the
to 8 vital input interface relays.
same to object controller
communication card (OICC).
OOCO card receives the
wayside function output data
from OICC and drives field
gears. Each OOCO card can drive up
OCCO Card
to 8 vital output relays.
Vital output Relays Read
back status connected to
OCCO card
OCCO card drives Vital
ORLD output relays through ORLD
card.
All Output cards voltage and
health status in OC are
OVCO monitored by OVCO and
drives the VCOR relay
accordingly.

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 OVH card monitors the
OVH voltage and health status of
OICC card.
VCOR Relay is driven by
OVCO card when OC is
healthy. VCOR is ‘Q’ style (QN1 Type)
VCOR
The output relays can be relay.
driven only when the
VCOR is in picked up status.
PANEL PROCESSOR acts
like interface between CIU Panel Processor consists of
and CCIP. two Communication Modules
7 PANEL Panel processor module (PPCC-A, PPCC-B), Non-
PROCESSOR reads the panel status and Vital Input cards (PPIP), Non-
MODULE sends to CIU and after vital vital output cards (PPOP)
receiving control signals and Health monitoring card
from CIU drives the panel (PPVH)
outputs.
PPCC is a communication
card, it is used for
PPCC
communication interface
between CIU and CCIP.
PPIP card is used to read
PPIP card can read up to 64
PPIP panel inputs (push buttons,
inputs.
knobs, keys.etc) status.
PPOP card is used to Drive PPOP card drive up to 64
PPOP
panel outputs (Indications). outputs.
OVH card monitors the
PPVH voltage and health status of
PPCC.
Each MICROLOK II card file
contains one vital cut- off VCOR is biased relay. it has
relay (VCOR).VCOR relay Silver to Silver 6 F/B
VCOR
indicates Card file health dependent contacts
and control power to all vital each rated for 3 Amps
outputs.
These power supplies are
designed specifically to MEI633 uses three types of
8 Power Supply Card meet the requirements of Power Supply modules viz,
various cards in the CIU, OC Type A, Type B and Type C..
and PP modules
Type A (M633PSA-01) is
used to power the Input and Input Supply : 24V DC
TYPE A
Output cards of the PP Output Supply :4.5VDC @8A
module.
Type B Power supplies used
to provide power to the Input Supply : 24V DC
TYPE B
CVC, CCC, PPCC and Output Supply :4.5VDC @3A
OICC cards.

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 Type C Power supplies used Input Supply : 24V DC
TYPE C to provide power to OCCI Output Supply :4.5VDC @6A
and OCCO cards 5.8VDC @6A
9 COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT/ MODULES
These Ring Modems are
used for communication Ring Modem converts OFC
RING MODEM between CIU to OCM, OCM signals to RS 485 level signals
to OCM, CIU to PP & & vice versa.
VDU
RS232 to OFC
Converter
OFC to RS232
converter
10 SOFTWARE
Application Software Station specific
YDC App Data Generation
Source file: BETEquations.txt
Application software
This tool is used to create
Output file :
Design Tool station database and compile
Fitter_BinaryFile.bin
the application logic.
YDC_FET Output files: Station.vdu
VDU DESIGN TOOLS Station.mdb
Used to design VDU Layout Station.ydc Station.bet

1.Interlocking Simulator
TESTING TOOLS Used to simulate Interlocking
Software 2.YDC Field Simulation system and field simulation
Panel

8.8 KYOSAN K5 BMC

IC CARD folder (program files:- DAT_VER, K6, logic11, logic12, logic13) LDC folder (source
files)
K5BMC system design support tool_R10 excel sheet STN_ALC_01.00.00 (equivalent
circuits)
VDU application DATA:- VDU DATA
1) Alaram folder
2) STN_ symbols
3) STN_ alarm bit
4) STN_ counter
5) STN_ internal bit list DB
6) STN_ keyboard backup
7) STN_ monitor DB
8) STN_ password
9) STN_ Station Bit list
10) STN_ track layout
11) sample APL

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8.9 MTC files

S.No Item Description Notes/Remarks

Dual Hardware with Identical
1. Architecture
software
Standby
2. Hot standby
arrangement
3. Configuration Centralised & Distributed
Max number of
Signal routes that
4. can be processed 300 Routes
by one CIU
Logic Sub Rack Logic Sub Rack Process logic LK7-C sub rack consists of
(LK7-C) based on inputs received seven cards IPU6C, F486-
from OCs (ET/EP- 5 sub 4I, FSIO, FSIO-EX, FI07-
5. rack), PP (ET/EM-6 sub rack) [P], EXT FI07-[P] and DID.
& VDU and delivers the
outputs to drive filed gears
and panel.
IPU6C IPU6C is the integrated Input Supply: 24V DC
power supply card. It controls
and manages all the power Output + 5V DC Supply:
requirement of Logic Sub 24V DC
Rack.

F486-4I This card performs the main F486-4I consists of failsafe

tasks of LK7-C system. It 32 bit Intel 486 processor.
receives inputs from & Processor operating
processes them as per the frequency 40Mhz.
station based application
data and delivers outputs to
I/O cards
FSIO & FIO7 (P) FSIO card together with FI07 Normally it is used for Vital
cards (P) card is used for Communication.
communication of F486-4I
with ET/EP5 sub-racks and 5 optical ports are
MTC. available for communication
FSIO-EX & EXT- FSIO-EX card together with Normally it is used for Non-
FI07(P) cards EXT- FIO7(P) card is used for Vital Communication.
communication between
F486-4I with operator VDU 3 optical ports are available
and CCIP. for communication
DID Card It is a inter system
transmission card.
DID card allow two LK7-C
sub racks to connect to each
other in order to form a
synchronized pair for a
seamless redundant
application.

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 ET Sub rack ET/EP-5 sub rack acts like ET/EP-5 sub rack consists
(ET/EP5) interface between Filed and of LINE2B and ETPIO2
Logic sub rack. cards.
ET/EP-5 reads the field gear
status and sends to logic sub
6. rack and after receiving
control signals from Logic sub
rack drives field gears.
LINE2B is the power supply LINE2B card is having two
LINE2B Card cum communication card of multimode fiber optic
ET / EP5 sub rack. communication channels.

ETPIO2 card is the mixed ETPIO2 card can read up to

ETPIO2 Card card, used to read field inputs 32 inputs and drive up to 32
and to drive field outputs. outputs.
EM6-Sub Rack
EM6-SUBRACK acts like
interface between Logic sub
rack and CCIP.
EM6 sub rack reads the panel ET/EP-5 sub rack consists
7. status and sends to logic sub of LINEM2 and MMIF2
rack and after receiving cards.
control signals
from logic sub rack drives the
panel outputs.

LINEM2 is the power supply LINEM2 card is having two

LINEM2 cum communication card of multimode fiber optic
ET / EM-6 sub rack. communication channels.
MMIF2 card is the mixed
MMIF2 card can read up to
card, used to read panel
MMIF 32 inputs and drive up to 64
inputs status and to drive
outputs.
panel outputs.

8 COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT/ MODULES

SPHC-TT is the optical

splitter card. It’s used to
SPHC-TT
divide one communication
line into 2 lines.
INIO2–ET is used for connect
the Operator PC with Logic
sub rack.
INIO2-ET
This card converts optical
data to Electrical data and
vice versa
INIO2–MT is used for
connect the MT PC with Logic
sub rack.
INIO2-MT

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 9 Software
K6LGC_J3.EXP
K6MTN_I5.EXP
Executive
K6STP_C5.EXP
Software
DV_DL4C4.EXP
F486PG.TXT
Application
Station specific
Software
LDC Tool
(LDC tool used to design and
compile the application logic) Source file: Logic11.csv
Application OFFLINE Tool
Software Design Offline tool is used to Output Logic11.obj files:
Tool generate the files required Logic12.obj Logic13.obj
working of system(Logic file, K6.DAT DAT_VER.DAT
bits allocation,
communication )
Output files:
STN_TrackLayout.mdb
STN_StationBitList.mdb
STN_Password.mdb
STN_KeyboardBackup.md b
TCS Design Studio
VDU Design Tools STN_InternalBitListDB.md b
Used to design VDU layout
STN_Bitlist.csv
STN_AlarmBit.mdb
STN_Counter.mdb (STN
denotes station
Name)
VDU Installation TCS Setup Input files for Installation:
Tool Used to install station VDU VDU design Output files
Output files:
MT Design Tool Picture Making Tool 1.Data files 2.Graphic Data
files
1. Work Bench Used to simulate
Testing Tools Interlocking system and
2. ISS field simulation

8.10 WESTRACE MARK-II

S.No Item Description Notes/ Remarks

1. Architecture Dual Hardware Identical software

2. Standby arrangement Hot standby
Supports Both Centralised
3. Configuration
& Distributed
Max number of Signal
4. routes that can be Around 1000 Routes
processed by one PM

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 Housing accommodates various Each Housing
5. Housing kinds of PCBs/Boards with a consists of 10 Slots
common Mother board. or 5 slots.
No Power supply card is provided. InputSupply: 24VDC
6. Power Supply Module 24v DC is directly connected to the
mother board of Housing
PM card is the systems central
processing module.
7. PM Card PM Performs Vital Logic Evaluation
and Controls Communication.
PIM50- Vital Input card enable the Each PIM50 card
system to monitor the field gear can read up to 12
8. PIM50 status like signal aspect, point vital input interface
detection, track relays.
status, LX status, CH status etc.
ROM50- Vital Output Card enable Each ROM50 can
the system to control the field gears drive up to 8 vital
9. ROM50 output interface
like signals, point machines, LX, CH
etc. relays.
10 COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT/ MODULES
Manageable Ethernet
switch
11 SOFTWARE
Application Software Station specific
Application Design
GCSS Source file:
Tool / Compiler This tool is used to design and STN_LOGIC.WT2
compile the application logic.
VDU DESIGN TOOLS PCGE: it is Used to design station Output file:
Layout. STN.gpc
Various station data base files Station.CFGStation
.guiAlarmsDriver.cf
gAlarms.gui
CounterDriver.exe
CounterDriver.cfgE
nunciatorDriver.
exe
EnunciatorDriver.
cfgEvent_Selection
.
guiUserAuthenticati
on.cfgWESTCAD.e
xe
westcad.
dat checksum.bat
CheckSum.exe
TESTING TOOLS GCSS It is used to
Software simulate
interlocking and
field simulation

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 CHAPTER 9: SIGNALLING RELAYS AND CABLES
(Hand book on plug in type relays CAMTECH/S/2005/PR/1.0)

9.1 Data Sheet of ‘Q’ Series Line Relays

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9.2 Q” Style Relays Particulars

Normal Total No.

Sr. Relay Resistance Working
Specn. No. Working of
No. Name in OHMS Current Remarks
Voltage Contacts
QN1 8F / 8B
1 BRS930A 400 (345) 24V DC 60 mA NON-ACI
(N) 12F / 4B
QNN1 4F / 4B NON-ACI
2 BRS960 470 24V DC 50 mA
(N) + 4F / 4B (2 Relays)
QNA1 8F / 8B
3 BRS931A 215 24V DC 110 mA ACI-1000V
(N) 12F / 4B
QS3
4 BRS930A 1000 12V DC 12 mA 4F / 4B NON-ACI
(N)
QSA3
5 BRS931A 1000 12V DC 12 mA 4F / 4B ACI-300V
(N)
QB3
6 PTJ / QB3 200 12V DC 60 mA 4F / 2B NON-ACI
(B)
8F / 8B
QBA1
12F / 4B
7 (B) BRS932A 215 24V DC 110 mA ACI-300V
8F / 4B

145 (R) 160 mA 11F / 4B

8 QLI BRS935A 24V DC NON-ACI
680 (N) 35 mA 8F / 6B

ACI-300V
QBCAI 2F (HD)
9 BRS943A 208 24V DC 120 mA (HD:
(B) 4B
30Amps)

ACI 300V
QSRA 1
RT: 260 Milli
10 (N) BRS934A 208 24V DC 120 mA 8F / 4B
Secs.
ACI 300V PT:
QSPA 1
540-600
11 (N) BRS943A 208 24V DC 120 mA 8F / 4B
milli secs.
0.3-0.5V
QT2 BRS938 4 (> 100 M) NON-ACI
DC
12 (TR) BRS 26/6 9 (≤100 M) 103 mA 2F / IB (Track Relay)
1.5 V

BRS939A
13 QTA2 9 1.4V DC 120 mA 2F / IB ACI 50V
BRS966F
BRS939A
1.1 to 140 mA
BRS966F ACI 80V
QBAT 1.75 V to
14 RDSO - S: 9 2F / 2B BIASED
(TR) DC 175mA
84/88
NON-ACI
IRS:S31-
(Immunity:
15 PR (P) 80 77 1.9V DC 25 mA IN / IR
Upto 10V AC)

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9.3 SIEMENS’ Relays Particulars

Description Details and Remarks

Types RS SK30 / 0011 Neutral Relay

RS SK30 / 0012 Interlocked Relay
RS SK30 / 0013 ‘ON’ Lamp Checking Relay (RECR)
RS SK30 / 0014 ‘OFF’ Lamp Checking Relay (HDECR)
RS SK30 / 0015 ‘ROUTE’ Lamp Checking Relay (UECR)
No. of. RS SK30 / 0011 RS SK30 / 0012 RS SK30/0013/14/ 15
Contacts
LAMP CHECKING
NEUTRAL RELAY INTERLOCKED RELAY
Relay
4F/4B - 1260  - 46 mA 4F/4B - 615  - 98 mA
5F/3B - 1260  - 46 mA 5F/3B - 615  - 98 mA ON/OFF : 3F/3B :
6F/2B - 1840  - 32 mA 6F/2B - 615  - 98 mA 64.1 
Route : 5F/1B :
64.1 
Mini group 02 Relays
Groups
Minor group 15 Relays ( Signal / Point / Route)
Major group 30 Relays ( Signal / Point / Route)
RS SK 31/0078-1 RS SK30 / 0011A(ACI)
AC Immunity (5F/3B) 5F/3B -------
of Siemens
Relays Top Relay: ACI 450 V top & bottom 450 AC
Bottom Relay : NON-
ACI - 150 V
Siemens RS SK 30 / 0071 Note : Same relay
Track Relay DRS-50 (ACI – 50 VOLTS) RES. - 50  is used in RE with a
Working Voltage - 1.77 D.C. Working Current - 30 m CHOKE at both
A Contacts : 1F/1B or 1F/ 2B F/End and R/End

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9.4 Indoor Cables

20C/40C/60C
PVC Single Strand copper Cables For Rack – Rack, Rack-Tag Block, Relay
Base – Tag Block and Panel etc.
1 mm dia. Copper annealed For Signal lamp circuit, point operation circuit,
wire for high current circuits gate circuit, etc.
0.6 mm dia. Copper wire. For relay, indication and panel wiring
16/0.20 mm dia. Flexible Copper
For Q-Series relays wiring.
wire (Multi strand)
3/20 mm dia. Flexible Copper wire
For Power Distribution.
Multi strand Copper wire

9.5 Core- Wise usage of Signalling Out Door Cable

(a) Loop Resistance, Insulation, Meggering Periodicity
Loop resistance of signalling cable (1.5sq.mm).11.77 Ω/KM
(b) Loop resistance of quad cable (0.9 mm dia) 56 Ω/KM
 All conductors in signalling cables must be tested for their insulation at the
time of commissioning and thereafter in dry weather preferably during the
same part of the every two years
 A comparison of the test results between successive tests carried on a
cable under similar conditions will give an indication of the trend towards
deterioration of the insulating material over a period of time
 If a sudden fall in insulation is observed, the cause should be investigated
and immediate steps taken up to repair or replace the cable.
 A 500V insulation tester should be used for insulation testing
 Insulation Resistance so measured should not be less than 5 mega ohms
per kilometer at buried temperature. If the insulation resistance is found to
be lower than 5 mega ohms, the cause should be investigated and
immediate steps taken to repair or replace the cable to prevent any
malfunctioning of the equipment and circuits

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9.6 Cable Laying

Description Details
The cables laid parallel to the track buried at a depth Min. 0.8 Mts.
The depth of tail cables Min.0.50 Mts.
If cable is laid one meter from the RE mast, its trench depth Max. 0.5 Mts.
If the cable is laid at more than 0.5 Meters depth the distance
Min.3 Mts.
between trench and mast
At least one metre away from any
metallic part of the OHE.
In the vicinity of TSS the cables shall be laid In RCC Pipes, 300 Mts. on either side
of TSS feeding point
Cables laid in the vicinity of the switching station
At least 5 Mts. away from earth.
earthing.
TRACK CROSSING
The cables should cross the track at right angles. At right angles
The cables should not cross the track under Points and crossings
The cables are to be laid while crossing the track In concrete pipes
The cables shall be buried below the rail flange At a depth 1.0 Mts.
LOCATION Distance from centre line of the track
Min. 8 to 10 Mts. from center of
Outside station limits
nearest track
Within station limits with OHE mast Min. 5.5 Mts.
Within station limits no OHE mast Min. 3 Mts.

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 CHAPTER 10: TRACK DETECTION DEVICES (SEM- CH-17)
Double Rail track circuits shall be provided on non-RE area. In RE area, Single
Rail track circuit for D.C track circuit and Double Rail track circuit for AFTC shall be used.
The length of a track circuit shall not be less than the maximum wheel base of any
vehicle. The Track circuits shall cover at least two rail lengths (26meters).

Maximum Length of Track Circuits: Maximum length of track circuit under different track
parameter conditions shall not exceed the limits as given in the table below.

10.1 PARAMETER OF DC TRACK CIRCUITS

TSR Max.
Section Min. Ballast
Sl. RE/ Length of Type of Track
Resistance
Sleeper in Track Relay to be
(Yard/ in Ohm per
No. Non-RE Circuit in used
Block) Km
Ohms meters

*Wooden/
1 Non-RE Block 4 0.5 1000 QT type 9 ohm
PSC

*Wooden/
2 Non-RE Yard 2 0.5 670 -do-
PSC

QT 9 ohms AC
3 RE *Wooden Block 4 0.5 450
immune

4 RE *Wooden Yard 2 0.5 450 -do-

5 RE PSC Block 4 0.5 450 -do-

6 RE PSC Yard 2 0.5 350 -do-

7 RE PSC Yard 2 0.5 750 QBAT in

conjunction
with QSPA1
with B type
choke at relay
end

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 Sl.
Description Details
No.
Minimum Length : 26 Mts.
1 Length of TC Maximum Length : Refer above table [IRSEM
17.1.1(c)]
2 PSC sleeper insulation resistance Not less than 500 SEM 17.1.2(j)]
Dry – Not less than 25 M. . Wet – Not less
3 Glued joint insulation resistance
than 3 K. .

10.2 Feed & Relay Ends (IRSEM CH-17)

Feed End:- Track feed Charger of 110 V AC/ 2-10 V D.C is used with 40AH/80AH
secondary Cell in float to feed track Circuit in series with Regulating Resistance. In RE
areas, one B Type Choke (R=3 Ω & Z= 120at 50 HZ) is also used in series.

Relay End:- Track Relays used are QTA2( 9 ohms in RE areas) . QBAT is used for
Longer Track Circuit. B Type Choke (R=3 Ω & Z= 120 at 50 HZ) may also used in series
to increase Immunity level of Track Relay in RE areas.

(a) Due to the passage of traction return current through one of its rails & to safe
guard against short circuit current only A.C.I Track relays of 9 Ω QTA 2/ QBAT
type shall be used with this track circuit.

(b) QTA2 (With ACI= 50 V) are used for Track lengths up to 450 Mts. beyond which
up to 750 Mts. QBAT (with 80 V ACI ) is used.

(c) QSPA1 relay only shall be used (to add slight delay of 540 to 600 m secs) as
repeater for QTA2 or QBAT track relay. B type choke shall be connected in
series with the track relay also to enhance the AC immunity of the track relay.

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10.3 RE AREA: Typical Parameters of DC Track Circuits

Type of Track PU PU
Type
Track Relay Cells at Feed end Voltage Current
of TC
Relay Resistance Approx Approx

ACI Plug 2 cells up to < 100

DC in Type 9Ω Mtrs. 1.4 V 140 mA
Single QTA2 3 cells > 100 Mtrs.
Rail
Track 2 cells up to <
circuit 100Mtrs.
– AC ACI Plug
3 cells > 100 Mtrs. to
RE in Type 9Ω 1.75 V 175 mA
450 Mtrs.
Area QBAT
4 cells up to 750
Mtrs.

10.4 Fail Safe Adjustment of Dc Track Circuit:

Subject Under Conditions Track Relay Voltage VR

 Not less than 125% of rated PU
Minimum Max leakage (RB voltage for all Track Relays except
Excitation at Minimum) & Minimum QBAT.
Track Relay Battery voltage  Not less than 122% of rated PU
voltage for QBAT
 Not more than 250% of rated PU
voltage for Shelf Type Track Relay
Min Leakage (RB
Maximum  Not more than 300% of rated PU
Maximum), Rr Minimum
Excitation at voltage for Plug in Type Track
and Fully charged
Track Relay Relay except QBAT
Battery voltage
 Not more than 235% of rated PU
voltage for QBAT
Irrespective of RB
Dropping of conditions, with the  Not more than 85% of rated DA
Track Relay application of TSR=0.5 voltage
Ω

10.5 Vital Safety Checks for Track Circuits

(a) Track relay must drop when shunted by any Vehicle other than Insulated Push
trolleys. For any adjustment on D.C. track Circuits TSR Shall not be less than
0.5 Ω
(b) Max. Excitation at Relay end shall not exceed 250 % or 300 % or 235% of its
rated pickup value as per Relay type.
(c) Block Joint protecting Fouling shall not be less than 3 Mts. from Fouling mark. It
shall be towards divergence.
(d) Staggering of polarity between adjacent rails is to be maintained. Crossing shall
be maintained at negative polarity.

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 (e) Dead section shall not be more than 1.8 Mts. (6’).
(f) Track relays shall be located at the entry end of the train wherever feasible.
(g) Feed and relay ends shall be connected by separate and individual cables.
(h) Jumper connections shall normally so made that the whole of track circuit is in
series excluding traction return rail. When the rails of a track circuit are in parallel,
integrity of jumper connections to be ensured.
(i) Distance from SRJ of the loop line point to Block joint shall be 13 Mts. The
distance between this Block joint and the starter shall be 3 Mts. Hence the starter
is located at 16 Mts. from the SRJ.

10.5.1 Traction Bonds to be used in 25 KV RE Area

S.NO Name of the Bond Purpose Remarks

01 Transverse Bond 1. Provided between un insulated

rails of adjacent track circuits for
providing path to traction return
current

02 Structural Bond 1. Provided between OHE Mast to

un insulated rail

03 Cross Bond 1. provided between un insulated

rails of all track circuited lines
2. At every 100 mts cross bond
should be provide

04 Longitudinal / 1. Provided where ever fish plate

Continuity Bond joints are available in track
circuited area

10.6 SIEMENS AFTC (FTGS-46) (As per OEM Manual)

Sl. CARD
DESCRIPTION SOCKET No. RANGE
No. No
1 B-42 Filter card 3 and 4 30 V to100 V AC
2 B-41 Amplifier I/P 1 and 2 9 V to 12 V AC
3 B-41 Amplifier O/P 3.1 & 4 .1 60 V to 90 V AC
5 B-33 RX-1 CH -1 I/P I-5 & II-8  6.5 V AC with Track clear
6 B-33 RX-1 CH -2 I/P II-5 & II-8  6.5 V AC with Track clear
7 B-33 RX-1 CH -1 I/P I-5 & II-8  5 V AC with Track occupied
8 B-33 RX-1 CH- 2 I/P II-5 & II-8  5 V AC with Track occupied
9 B-33 RX-1 CH -1 O/P I-6 & II-8 12 V to 15 V DC

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 10 B-33 RX-1 CH- 2 O/P II-6 & II-8 12 V to 15 V DC
11 B-33 De modulator Input – CH-1 I7 & II-8 1. 3 V to 2 V AC
12 B-33 Demodulator Input – CH-2 II-7 & II-8 1. 3 V to 2 V AC
13 B-39/34 Relay voltage CH - 1 I-11 & I-12 16.5 V  1 V DC
14 B-39/34 Relay voltage CH - 2 II-11&II-12 16.5 V  1 V DC

10.7 ALSTOM AFTC (DTC-24) (As per OEM Manual)

Card Test Points Allowed Values

(50V Fuse) 10 – 90 V AC
V TX Square wave output.
(10V Fuse) 4 – 7.5 V AC

Frequency Range at VOUT F channel ±100 Hz

TX
CARD V OUT TX Filter output. 2- 40 V AC

DC level (50 V Fuse) 45-58 V DC

DC level (10 V Fuse) 9.0 - 11 V DC

24 V DIG 22 - 28 V DC

VIN >0.300 V AC
RX
CARD VRX ; when Track Circuit is Vacant. 0.500 to 0.900 V AC

VRX ; when Track Circuit is Occupied. 0.010 to 0.280 V AC

+12 V 11.8 -12.2 V DC

-12 V 12.2 to 11.8 V DC

+5 V 4.9 - 5.1 V DC

24V LOC 22 - 27 V DC

OUT PUT; when Track Circuit is Vacant. 20-28 V DC

RT
CARD
OUT PUT; when Track Circuit is Occupied. < 0.6 V DC

OUT MSR; when Track Circuit is Vacant. 4.8 - 7 V DC

OUT MSR; when Track Circuit is Occupied. < 4.2 V DC

20 KHZ Voltage. 25 - 32 V AC

MSR + - ; when Track Circuit is Vacant. 9.8 - 20 V DC

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10.8 Digital Axle Counters
1. SSDAC (Single Section Digital Axle Counter)
2. HASSDAC (High Availability Single Section Digital Axle Counter)
3. MSDAC (Multi Section Digital Axle Counter)
COMPARISON OF AXLE COUNTERS

ANALOG
AXLE DIGITAL AXLE COUNTER
Sl. COUNTER
DESCRIPTION
No UNIVERSAL
AXLE CEL ALCATEL
COUNTER
1 Track device - Rail Base with
Rail Web Rail Web
Mounting Type Clamps
Track device- Amplitude Modulation /
Amplitude Phase reversal
Train detection Phase reversal
2 Modulation Modulation
Technique Modulation
Transmitter Coil
3 5 KHz 21 KHz & 23 KHz 28 KHz & 30 KHz
frequencies
Track Circuit required
for Amplitude
4 Track Circuit is not
modulation type only
Trolley Track Circuit Required being of
Track Circuit is not
suppression Required Phase modulation
Required for Phase
type
reversal modulation
Type
No. of Vital 2 relays: EVR
5 2 Relays: VR & PR 1 Relay: TPR
output relays & SUPR
Required logics
6 Hardware Software Software
achieved through
Single Section &
Availability of Single Section & Multi
Single Section Multi Section
7 Single / Multi Section Models are
only Models are
section models separately available
separately available
Both Single section
model and Multi
8 Only Multi Section Section Model are
Suitability for
Yes Model is suitable and suitable. But Single
Points zone
Single section model section model is
is not suitable limited only up to 3
detection points.

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10.9 CEL Single Section Digital Axle Counters (SSDAC)
Amplitude Modulation types - 700 A, 710 A
Phase Modulation Types - 700 AP, 710 AP, 710 P

10.9.1 Cards
(a) Signal Conditioner Cards
(b) Micro Controller Logic Boards
(c) Event Logger Card
(d) Modem Card
(e) Relay Driver Card
(f) DC-DC Converter Card

10.9.2 Parameters

Sl.
Installation Details
No.
1 I/P Voltage I/P: 24 Volts D.C. / 1.2 Amps. Max.
+ 05 V D.C. @ 2Amps for IC’s, MLB 1&2.
+ 12 V D.C. @ 200 m A for MODEM, SCC 1&2.
2 O/P Voltage
+ 24 V D.C. @ 300 m A for analog ccts.
+ 15 V D.C. @ 100 m A (ISO) for relay drive.
3 TX 1 30 – 40 volts A.C. @ 21 KHz
@ 21 KHz
4 RX 1 Amplitude Type: 750-1200mv Phase Type: 275-600mv
5 TX 2 30 – 40 volts A.C. @ 23 KHz
@ 23 KHz
6
RX 2 Amplitude Type: 750-1200mv Phase Type: 275-600 mv
2.0 - 2.5 Volts D.C.
7 Signal Conditioning Card–1
(After DIP : Not more than 0.7 Volts)
2.0 - 2.5 Volts D.C.
8 Signal Conditioning Card–2
(After DIP : Not more than 0.7 Volts)
9 Data Refresh Rate between
1.8 Sec
local & Remote Units
10 Max loss allowed in Quad
< 30 db for entire length at 2 KHz
cable

10.9.3 Address settings

Section Address of SSDAC Detection Point

Single Section Address ‘02’ ENTRY

(2 detections) Address ‘03’ EXIT

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10.9.4 8-Way DIP switch setting on Mother Board

Position
Unit
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Entry ON ON ON ON ON ON OFF ON
Exit ON ON ON ON ON ON OFF OFF

10.10 An overview of Axle Counter resetting arrangements

mentioned below.
Type of To be applied
Sl. Line/Section Axle Counter status after
Reset by
No. (1) application of Reset (4)
(2) (3)
After operation in Column (3)
1 Block Section/
On duty ASMs and axle counter will show
Automatic Signalling Preparatory
at both ends of ‘clear’ only after tallying
Section/IB Signalling Reset
Block Section ‘count in’ with ‘count out’ by
section
the passage of first Train.
2 Station Section On duty ASM
Preparatory
(a) Main line/Run and another -do-
Reset
through lines operating staff
On duty ASM
(b) Point zones/ Conditional Will show ‘clear’ after
and another
Loop lines/ Sidings Reset operation in Column (3)
operating staff

Auto Reset Operation Logic

PPR1 VPR1 PPR2 VPR2 Auto Reset Manual

Reset
Not Available Available
Not Available Not Available

Not Available Not Available

Not available Available

Not available Available

Available Not Available

Not available Not available

Not available Not available

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Reset Philosophy
The System will not accept reset under the following conditions:
 When the section is clear
 When the system is waiting for pilot train.
 When there is an in count but no out count is registered. (occupied state)
 When reset is given only from one station (not co-operative)
 When the system is in Permanent error status.
 When reset is applied at one end & the other end does not reset within 5 minutes.
 Remove of any of the PCB modules or fuses.
 Disconnection / Damage of axle detector of coils.

Axle counter shall operate up to the vertical limit for worn-out rail as given below:

S.NO Rail section Vertical wear in mm.

01 60 Kg / metre 13.00

02 52 Kg / metre 8.00

03 90 R 5.00

Digital Axle counter Data (RDSO/SPN/176/2012)

Sl. No. Description Value Remarks

Digital Axle counter shall be suitable for train
01 from 0 to 250 KMPH
speed
The maximum axle count, each track section
02 should be > 1024.
can handle
Response time of train occupancy for any track
03 less than 1.0 second.
section shall be
04 Clearance time of any track section after train
less than 2.5 sec
leaves the section shall be
Axle counter should tolerate induced voltage
05 at least 400V AC, 50H
using quad cable the quad cable.
Digital axle counter TX/RX coils shall operate
06 above 20 KHz.
at frequencies
The length of inbuilt cable with Axle Detector
07 5 / 10 / 15 mtr. Only
shall be
Minimum distance to be kept between two
08 More than 2 mts
axle detectors
09 Codal life of digital axle counter 20 years

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 CHAPTER 11: AWS & DATA LOGGERS
11.1 AWS Frequencies
F1 2800 Hz

F2 3600 Hz

F3 4400 Hz

F4 5200 Hz

F5 6000 Hz

F6 6800 Hz

F7 7600 Hz

Field tolerance 55Hz / + 60 Hz

11.2 Frequency Combination for various aspect and conditions

1 F3+F4 Green and Double Yellow

2 F1+F4 Yellow (Inter Signal distance < 700 Mts. Or > 700 Mts. with route)

3 F2+F4 Yellow (Inter Signal distance > 700 Mts.)

4 F1+F5 Permissive Red

5 F1+F2 Absolute Red

6 F1+F6 Release of Brake Curve (used at Addl. magnet)

7 F2+F6 No change in earlier information (used at Addl. magnet)

8 F5+F6 Reduced braking distance after second next signal

9 F3+F5 End of AWS section

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11.3 Data Logger (As per OEM Manual)

Sl.No Description Efftronics HBL

IRS/S/99/2001.
1 Specification IRS/S/99/2001.
IRS/S/99/2006 AMD-3
32-bit MOTOROLA Intel 80C188 Intel Pentium
2 Processor
68000 Microprocessor III 800 Mhz minimum
3 RAM 2MB of Flash RAM 128 MB.
4 Operating system Windows Windows
5 Data logger Equipment Efftronics HBL
32-bit MOTOROLA
6 Front End Processor -------
68000 Microprocessor
7 Central monitoring unit ------ -------
8 Power Supply required. 12V DC 24V DC
10 Lakhs events as per 10 Lakhs events as per
9 Total Storage capacity DLE
IRS/S/99/2006 Amdt-3 IRS/S/99/2006 Amdt-3
Digital Inputs per Scanning
10 512 1024
Unit
Analog Inputs per Scanning
11 24 32
Unit
Maximum Digital Inputs that
12 4096 4096
can be connected.
Maximum Analog Inputs that
13 96 96
can be connected.
14 Digital Inputs scanning time 16 milli Sec. 20 milli Sec.
15 Analog Inputs scanning time Less than 1 Sec. Less than 1 Sec.
Processor Used in Data
16 68000 Motorola Intel 80C188
logger.
17 LED display of Digital Inputs. Available Not available.
18 LCD Display Two line display (2x24) Four line display (4x24)
19 Serial ports available. 6 6
20 Provision of Printer Port. Available Available
21 Digital Input current 10 mA 10 mA
22 Availability of CMU Available Available
23 Software used Delphi. Windows
A maximum of 32 Data A maximum of 32 Data
24 Network capacity. loggers can be loggers can be connected
connected to one FEP to one FEP.
Storage capacity of Front
25 10 lakhs events 10 lakhs events
End Processor (FEP)
26 Type of memory. Flash ROMs Flash ROMs.

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 CHAPTER 12: KEY TRANSMITTERS AND EOLB
12.1 Parameters of RKT & EOLB .

Schedule of
Name of Normal maintenance
Working Coil
the Working Remarks JE/
Current Resistance Maint SSE
Equipment Voltage SE
ainer (Sig)
(Sig)
3.75VDC+
Position of
Line
contacts:- Key in
Voltage
1,2&3,4 make.
Rotary Key Drop, use
Key in & TURN to
transmitter appropriate -- -- --
350 mA 12.5 Ω RHS 1, 2 &
(RKT) resistance
3, 5 make. Key
as min. 12
OUT, All contacts
volt only
break
available.
Electric
24 VDC - Operating time
Lifting 6-8 Amps -- -- --
36 VDC (10-12) seconds
Barrier

Electric
Operating time
Lifting 2 Amps -- -- --
110 V AC (10-12) seconds
Barrier

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 CHAPTER 13: ELECTRIC POINT MACHINE
13.1 Parameters of Electrical Point Machine

IRS
Details SIEMENS IRS
(CLAMP TYPE)
Normal Working
110VDC. 110VDC. 110VDC.
Voltage
Minimum Working
60VDC 60VDC 60VDC
Voltage
Normal Working
2-3 Amps 2-3 Amps 3-5 Amps
Current
Upper limit
shall not be 1.5 to 2 (1.65) times of Normal working current.
more than
Slipping
Current Difference between normal working current & slipping current
Lower limit
shall not be less than 0.5 Amp
Stroke of the Point
143 mm. 143 mm. 220 mm.
Machine
Minimum AC immunity
160V AC 160V AC 160V AC
level
Rotary type Rotary type
Rotary type locking.
locking. locking.

Mode of Locking Clamp type

locking

Independently Two lock slides.

Independent
Common one
Locking of switches Two lock Physically lock open & close
lock slide.
slides. switch

Operating time 3-5 Secs 3-5 Secs 5 –6 Secs

Self
Self adjustable Self adjustable
Friction clutch adjustable
Sleeper spacing Nos, 3
& 4 Centre of hole of
685 mm 710 mm 745 mm
chair plate
Snubbing Mechanical Mechanical Mechanical
Contacts on Control 02+02 02+02 02+02
normal &
reverse side Detection 02+02 02+02 02+02

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13.2 Parameters of Electrical Point Motor

SIEMENS IRS
DC series DC series IRS clamp type
Type
Split field Split field DC series Split field Motor
MOTOR Motor Motor

Insulation
10 M  Class – ‘B’
grade
R.P.M 1700 1700 1700
Power 440 Watts 440 Watts 440 Watts
Rated motor working
10 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes
time
Rated motor current 5.3 Amps 5.3 Amps 5.3 Amps
No. of
08 11 11
nipple
Oil : SAE 30 (specification IS: 1628)
QUANTITY : 100 ml
Lubrication Oil &
FREQUENCY : ones in 6 month/10000 operations
Grease
Type GREASE : non-corrosive all temperature
(Specification Nos. IS:507 or IS:508)once in 6 months or as
local conditions need
Maintainer – fortnightly, JE/ SSE (Sig)- monthly & SSE (Sig.) (In
Inspection schedule
Charge) Quarterly

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 CHAPTER 14: BLOCK SIGNALLING
14.1 Single Line Token & DLBI

Feature NBT NTT D/L

Types of token
5 Types 5 Types No Token
configuration
Used for Single line only Signal line only Only for Double line
Separate Indication for
Up & Down line
TCF/TGT Coil 28  160 mA 4.5V 28  160 mA 5V (TGTK/TCFK) 140
Ohms, 25 mA, 2.4 V
Galvo 150  20 mA 3V 150  20 mA 3V Not applicable

Polarised Relay 77  25 mA 1.8 V 77  25 mA 1.8V 77  25 mA 1.8V

Authority to Tablet Token &
Ball Token & LSS LSS
proceed LSS
Separate Bell coil & bell
relay are available
Bell coil 25  80 mA 2V 25  80 mA 2V Bell Relay
Bell coil 60
500 
200 mA
24 mA
Door lock coil Not applicable Not applicable 50  , 240 mA
Podanur, Byculla&
Manufacturer Saxby & Farmer Saxby & Farmer
Howrah
Line closed,
No. of Position for Line closed, TCF & Line closed, TCF&
Line clear, & TOL
Block Handle TGT TGT
(Commutator handle)

Only in TOL Position if it

Handle lock in All 3 position All 3 position brought from line clear
position
Handle can be turned to Handle can be
TGT lock picks up Not applicable
TGT turned to TGT
Handle can be
Handle can be turned to
turned to Line
Line closed from TCF &
TCF lock picks up closed from TCF &
TGT, TO TCF
TGT, TO TCF Not applicable
from Line closed
from Line closed

Picks up release the

TOL Lock or Door
block handle to line
lock coil Not applicable Not applicable closed
P.O.H Once in10 years Once in10 years Once in 07 years
P.O.H of PR With the instrument With the instrument With the instrument

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14.2 Block Signalling-TLBI (FM & PB TYPES)

Feature FM Handle type Push button Instrument

Bell -Ve on L1 +Ve on L1
TCF +Ve, Carrier and 85Hz - + -
TGT +Ve, Carrier and 65Hz - - +
TOL Carrier and 65Hz - - -
Line closed +Ve, Carrier and 85Hz - + +
Is in-built and provided by Shunt key is not in-built and not
Shunt Key
the manufacturer provided by the manufacturer
Appears in sending and Appears in sending and
TOL Indication
receiving instruments receiving instruments
Sounds at both sending Sounds intermittently at the receiving
TOL Buzzer
and receiving instruments end only.
Authority to proceed OFF aspect of LSS OFF aspect of LSS
Bell coil resistance 310 ohm 200 ohm
Manufacturer S&T work shop Howrah S&T workshop Podanur
Shunt key can be In Line closed and TGT In Line closed and TGT- TOL
extracted position position
Shunt key when Locks the Block handle Makes the instrument inoperative
taken out mechanically electrically.
Since having some
mechanical parts Not required since it is purely relay
P.O.H
overhauling is required and interlocking.
it is 7 years.
A block handle which is
Pressing different Knobs for different
Operated By having three positions TCF,
operations
TGT & Line closed
Co-operation is eliminated for line
clear and closing the instrument
Co- operation is required hence full advantage of Tokenless
Co- operation for all operations on the block working obtained. But Co-
instrument operation required for Line clear
normal cancellation & Push back
cancellation.
No drain circuit
It is not there It is there
feature
It can be used in AC RE as It cannot not be used in AC RE
Usage
well as NON RE Area Area
S2 Knob is provided for
Push back
push No Knob is provided
normalization
back normalization
Removal of filter unit and X,
Changes in RE Y relays as per letter no.
Not applicable
Modifications STS/E/SLTLBI Date
02/01/2004

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 Feature FM Handle type Push button Instrument
No turn table is provided and it is
floor mounted, Dash pot is hinged
Provided for maintenance
Turn Table and turned for maintenance
convenience
convenience
Galvo Provided Not Provided
Slip/Catch Siding Slip/catch siding Key can be
Not Provided
Key provided externally if required
Maintenance Requires Maintenance Less Maintenance

14.3 Intermediate Block Signal

Sl.
DESCRIPTION DATA
No.
1 Overlap 400 Mts.

2 IBS Defective, Phone Defective Wait for 5 min. and proceed

3 IBS Defective, Phone Defective, Visibility good 15 kmph

4 IBS Defective, Phone Defective, Visibility poor 8 kmph
5 Axle Counter in Rear Section 2D D.P.
6 D.P – LSS 1 No.
7 D.P – Block Overlap 1 No.
8 Max. Trains in IBS 2 No.
9 Power Supply IB Hut 230 V AC
10 AT Capacity 5 KVA
11 Supply- IB, IB Dist. 110 V AC
12 Supply- AC DP 24 V DC
13 Signal Cable – Station – IB 20 C

14.4 BPAC/ACBW

Sl. No. DESCRIPTION DATA

1 BPAC – AC 2D
2 LSS 1No.
3 Block Overlap 1No.
4 Cable - ACBW - with mux 1 ½ Quad
5 Cable - ACBW – w/o mux 3 Quad
6 QUAD DIA. 0.9 mm
7 EJB – LSS 2W EJB
8 2W EJB 5 TO 3.5 KHZ

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 9 Block Panel Distance 25 Mts. Max.
10 ACBW- Relays 24
11 QNA1- 8F/8B 22
12 QNN1 – 4F/4B 2
13 Power Supply 24 V DC
14 MUX 12 Channel

14.5 BPAC with Panel (UFSBI and SSBPAC)

Feature UFSBI SSBPAC

Type of
Non co-operative instrument Non co-operative instrument
Instrument
Specification IRS/S/105/2012 RDSO/SPN/175/2005
Used for Single Line and Double Line Single Line and Double Line
Works With
Both Panel and Block
Panel & Block
Instrument Only with panel
instrument
Works on quad cable, OFC and
Media Works on quad cable and OFC
Micro wave.
Media
Yes Yes
redundancy
Shunt Key Only in single line Only in single line
LCB Key Only in Double line Only in Double line
Auto TOL Appears in sending and Appears in sending and receiving
Indication receiving instruments instruments
Sounds at both sending and Sounds at both sending and
TOL Buzzer
receiving instruments receiving instruments
Manufacturer Deltron and Webfil Efftronics and Medha
Not required since instrument Not required since instrument is
is purely relay and electronic purely relay and solid state
P.O.H
interlocking interlocking.

Pressing different push Buttons

Pressing different push Buttons for
for different operations of Block
different operations of Block Panel
panel
Operated By Conventional Block Instrument cannot
Also operated using
be used
Conventional Block Instrument

Co- operation is required for

Co- operation is required for only
only cancellation on the
Co- operation cancellation on the instrument
instrument

It can be used in RE as well as

It can be used in RE as well as NON
NON RE Area without
Usage RE Area without modifications
modifications
Working voltage 24V DC 24V DC

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 Feature UFSBI SSBPAC
Number of 6 No’s (Excluding Axle
2 No’s (Excluding Axle Counter)
Conductors Counter)
Number of voice 6 wire voice channels 2 wire voice channels (Excluding Axle
channels (Excluding Axle Counters) Counters)
32 for Single Line
29 for Double line With Block
Panel
No of Relays 11 both for Single & Double Line
18 with any Conventional Block
Instrument
GPS Connectivity Not provided Provided
Maintainers
Not provided Provided
Terminal

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 CHAPTYER-15: KAVACH
15.1 Functions of Kavach

S.No. KAVACH FUNCTIONS Remarks

01 1. Prevention of Signal Passing At Danger (SPAD)

2. Cab-Signaling, Loop Line Speed Control
3. Prevention of Over speed: Section Speed, Train speed, PSR
4. Protection of Roll back and Reverse movements
5. Prevention of Side-collision in block section IRATP
RDSO/SPN/19
6. Prevention of Head-on & Rear end collisions
6/ 2012 Version
7. LC Gate Automatic Warning 3.2

8. SoS Messages
9. Computation of Train Length
10. Shunt Limits Validation
11. Centralized live monitoring of Train movements in NMS

RFID tag – Radio Frequency identification ( Passive Device )

(a) Suitable for reliable working at train speed up to 200 KMPH.
(b) Frequency of operation: 865-867 MHz
(c) Can be programmable with minimum 128 bits (including CRC) of user data.
(d) Shall be able to work even when submerged in water up to rail level
(e) Communication Protocol – EPCGEN2-ISO-18000-6D

RFID tags are categorized as the following:

(a) Normal Tag (N)
(b) Signal Foot Tag (S)
(c) Signal Approach Tag (SA)
(d) TIN Discrimination Tag (T)
(e) TCAS Exit tag (X)
(f) Adjustment Tag (A)
(g) LC Gate Tag (G)

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15.2 Functions of RFID Tags

Type of tag Basic Functions

1. Placed along the track for every1km
Normal Tag - N 2. Normal tags are linked to next two normal tags in both the
directions (Nominal & Reverse).
1. To indicate the Signal Foot to the approaching train
Signal Foot Tag - S
2. If loco crosses this without MA, loco enters into Tripmode
1. Placed 150-200 ahead of the Signal foot
Signal Approach Tag - SA
2. To correct the odometer error
1. Placed on Point zones to distinguish the TINs of
TIN discrimination tag - T
different routes
1. To adjust the absolute location in the block section
Adjustment Tag - A
2. To correct or reset the route km
1. Provided at both sides of LC gate as required by operating
LC gate tag - G
Railways
Exit tag - X 1. To indicate KAVACH territory
1. Junction tag shall be provided, at the junction stations to
correct the absolute location.
Junction Tag - J
2. Junction tag data shall not be used to determine the train
direction movement such as Nominal or Reverse.

15.3 Power Supply for Kavach

S.No. Type of Equipment Power Supply

01 Stationary KAVACH 24V or +110 V DC, (+30%, -20%).
02 RIU ( Remote Interface Unit ) 24 V DC
03 Radio Modem 24 V DC
04 Loco motive KAVACH
Type of Locomotive Nominal Voltage Limits of Voltage
05 Diesel- Electric 72 V DC 50 TO 90 V DC
06 Electric 110 V DC 78 TO 136 V DC

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Radio packet between Loco and Stationary KAVACH

15.4 Operational modes of Loco Kavach

The Kavach loco equipment shall be capable of supervising the following operational
Modes:

S.No. Modes Responsibilities

1 Standby Mode (SB) This Mode is default mode. At Power-On or If

No CAB is selected Kavach comes into this
Mode.
In This Mode Train is Supervised for Standstill.
Any movementif detected it applies EB.
If any CAB is occupied, Based on New train
Status It performsBrake system health test.
On test success it Suggests SR or Shunt Mode to
Loco Pilot.
Radio Transmission is Active if it is in Kavach
Area

2 Staff ResponsibleMode (SR) In Kavach territory Transmits Radio packet.

Supervises Loco Ceiling Speed
It Supervise Roll away & Reverse Movement
protection

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 S.No. Modes Responsibilities

3 Limited Supervision Mode (LS) In Kavach territory Transmits Radio packet.

Supervises Loco Ceiling Speed
If Track Data is Valid & Traffic Direction is Known
It Supervises Section Speed (PSR), TSR (future
use) & Collision Targets
It Performs Brake system health test
It obeys General SoS from Station if Loco is within
3kmRadius
It Supervise Roll away & Reverse Movement
protection.
If Radio communication is good supervises MA &
Turnouts
4 Full Supervision Mode(FS) In this mode in addition LS mode
It Supervises MA, Turnout speeds received from
Linkedstation
It performs Train Length Measurement
It Obeys Loco specific SoS from Linked Station

5 Override Mode (OV) Supervises OV Mode Speed

If MA is extended or after override timeout
(Default: 240s), Section Speed is known & Traffic
direction Known it will go to Full Supervision Mode
It Obeys SoS from Stationary Kavach
Radio Transmission is Active if it is in Kavach
Area.
It can be entered only When MA
6 On-sight Mode (OS) It Obeys SoS from Stationary Kavach
It Supervises On-sight Mode Speed (Configurable)
Radio Transmission is Active if it is in Kavach
Area

7 Trip Mode (TR) It enters in to this mode if (MA + 30m is

crossed) or (Signalfoot tag crossed after MA
Loco Pilot has to Acknowledge by pressing
PTRIP soft key onDMI. Then it releases EB.
Stationary Kavach shall send SoS to the Loco
Kavach unituntil the trip mode is acknowledged.
Radio Transmission is Active if it is in Kavach
Area.

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 S.No. Modes Responsibilities

8 Post Trip Mode (PT) Supervises PT Mode Speed

If valid MA is received, Section Speed is
known & Traffic direction Known it will go to Full
Supervision Mode
It Obeys SoS from Stationary Kavach
Radio Transmission is Active if it is in Kavach Area

9 Reverse Mode (RM) Supervises Reverse Mode Speed (Configurable),

Distance(configurable) and Timeout (configurable)
It Obeys SoS from Stationary Kavach
Radio Transmission is Active if it is in Kavach Area

10 Shunt Mode (SH) Supervises Shunt Mode Speed (Configurable)

Kavach doesn’t do Brakes test if Loco pilot
Changes AB.(Afterexiting Shunt mode It performs)
It Obeys SoS from Stationary Kavach
Radio Transmission is Active if it is in Kavach Area

11 System Failure Mode(SF) It Applies EB Continuously. Radio Transmission is

Active if it is in Kavach Area

12 Isolation Mode (IS) It Bypasses Brakes. Loco Kavach Unit shall

transmit an Loco-to- Stationary Radio Packet at a
periodicity of not less than 02 minute on
encountering a Kavach territory tag (which
excludes LC Gate Tag) in one of the randomly
selected access timeslots merely to indicate the
onboard mode to NMS through Stationary
Kavach Unit

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 Operational Modes flow chart

DMI INDICATIONS (Driver Machine Interface)

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 S.NO Name of Brake SYMBOL

01 Normal Brake

02 Full Service Brake

03 Emergency Brake

Notations of Braking system on DMI

RFID Data Format of Signal Foot Tag

Signal Foot Tag Description

Field Bit No. of
positions bits
Type of Tag (0001 : This field denotes the type of Tag. The
x3 - x0 4
Signal Foot Tag) decimal value is 1.
Unique ID of RFID Unique ID of the RFID Tag. Value ranges
x13 - x4 10
Tag Set from 1 to 1023
Geographical location of the RFID Tag in
terms of decameters as per Railway
Absolute Loc in meters
metrics or Location referred in the Signal
(11 1111 1111 1111
Interlocking Plan of the respective
1111 : Not Applicable) x31 - x14 18
stations.
Value ranges from 0 to 262142
Track Identification number encountered
while traversing in Nominal direction
TIN in Nominal
x38 - x32 7 (Incremental direction of absolute
Direction
location)
Value ranges from 0 to 127
Track Identification number encountered
while traversing in Reverse direction
TIN in Reverse
x45 - x39 7 (Decremental direction of absolute
Direction
location)
Value ranges from 0 to 127
For Future Use Unique ID of the Station
Station Code x55-x46 10
Value ranges from 1 to 1023
Denotes the applicable direction of the
Applicable Direction Signal
(0 = Nominal, 1 = x56 1
‘0’ if Nominal
Reverse)
‘1’ if Reverse

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 Signal Foot Tag Description
Field Bit No. of
positions bits
y3-y2-y1-y0-x63-x62 = 001000 :
Only in RFID Tag, not in Radio Packet.
Loco TCAS should apply Brake when it
crosees signal with Zero ID (dead stop
locations - such as end of berthing tracks
y2-y0 with Shunt Signals) in Normal Mode.
Signal ID in Applicable
10 y3-y2-y1-y0-x63-x62 = 001001 :
Direction
& x63-x57
Only in RFID Tag, not in Radio Packet.
Loco TCAS should apply Brake when it
crosees signal with this 'Yard Exit' type
(such as at BSLB) Other than in SR mode.
Apart from above, rest codes to be used in
future

(y3 = 0:
Whether the signal has No, y3 = 1 Future Use, Presently to be set ‘0’
diverging routes 1:Yes)

ID of Approaching Future Use, Presently to be set ‘0’

Signal ahead in y13-y4 10 Same as fields of CUR_SIG_INFO of Stn-
Applicable Direction to-Loco Radio Packet for future work
Fill Zeros y47-y14 34 Zero padding to be done
Compute CRC (Cyclic
CRC y63-y48 16 Redundancy Checksum) to check the data
integrity
Total 128

Summary of KAVACH Functioning

Requirement Mechanism in KAVACH

Comparing Absolute location of two RFID tags
Direction of trains
passed by train.
Distance traversed beyond a RFID tagon Track
Location of Trains Sleeper (Rail-road Tie) through speed sensing
arrangement (Tachometer)
Extraction of dynamic Signalling
Information by stationary KAVACH Interfacing to station interlocking (PI/RRI/EI)
of station/IB/LC gate vital computer.
Radio Communication between Stationary unit &
Train units through dynamic TDMA on a specific
Transfer of Signalling related frequency pair in station area. Stationary units are
information from Station KAVACH to allocated timeslots according to Topography and
Train their size. Mobile units i.e. trains are as signed slots
dynamically. This provides efficient utilization of
channels.

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 Requirement Mechanism in KAVACH
In block section, in station area and in emergency
Loco to Loco message broadcast
situations (SoS, head-on, rear-end collisions) using
a fixed frequency (f0) in its designated time slot.
By reducing the movement authority based on the
Prevention of over speed and SPAD
aspect of approaching signal.
Through conflict between signal aspect, point
Prevention of collisions between two position, berthing track section, signal aspect
trains sequence and TIN in station area and through TIN
conflict in block section.
Centralized monitoring of KAVACH
Through Network Monitoring System (NMS)
equipped trains and stations
Security of radio communication
Using GSM/GPRS communication techniques
between Stationary KAVACH and
through a Key Management System (KMS)
Loco KAVACH
Real Time Clock (RTC) Through Global Positioning system (GPS)/ Global
synchronization Navigation Satellite System (GNSS).

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 IMPORTANT REFERENCES
Sl.
DESCRIPTION GR/SR reference SEM reference
No.
1 A marker Lighting GR 3.17(1) 7.168.2 / 20.1.2.5(a)
Alternative routes for the same
2 SR 3.19 21.2.10
receptions line.
13.38.5(b),
3 Approach locking. SR 3.36(5.2)
21.4.5
4 Arm repeater / Light repeater GR 3.23 7.8

CLS territories miniature Light

repeater defective signal should
5 SR 3.23. (2.4) 19.84.2
be treated as defective.
Colour for Semaphore arm
6 ------- 7.14
Warner
7 Colour of Semaphore arm ------- 7.15.1
8 Combination of signals ------- 7.16.8
Conditions for taking off Gate
9 GR 3.44 14.1.8.2
Stop signal
Conditions for taking off Calling on
10 GR 3.45 7.19.5
signal
Conditions for taking off Home
11 GR 3.40 21.6.1
signal
Conditions for taking off Last Stop 7.89(a),
12 GR 3.42
signal 7.109(vi)
Conditions for taking off Outer
13 GR 3.41 ---------
signal
14 Crank handle, interlocking GR 3.38.8 7.107/13.38.5(i)
Distant combined with Gate
15 SR 3.34 (2) 7.34
Signal. (Gate / Distant)
Distant Signal acting as Gate
signal should be located at 180 SR(SCR) 3.73.3
16 7.43
Mts in rear of LC gate

Distinguished markers for signals

7.168/
(P) marker,(A) marker, (AG) GR 3.17 (1)
17 20.1.2.5(b)
marker etc.,

Distinguishing of signals
18 SR 3.21(a) 7.17
relevance to concerned line.
Gate signals controlled by the
19 GR 3.34 (1) 7.43
gate
20 If one end of point is disconnected
other ends are to be clamped SR 3.51(7.1) --------

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 21 If the Signal does not assume
steady aspect for 60 sec, then it
should be treated as defective
If the signal shows more than one SR (SCR) 3.74 7.1.1(b)
aspect it should be treated as
defective (Cascading method is
adopted)
Indication locking on Point
22 ---- 7.102
lever
Indication locking on Signal
23 ---- 7.101
lever
Interlocking of LC gate out side
24 ----- 7.45(1),(2)
Stn limits
25 Intermediate siding GR 3.35 7.75
Location of Advanced Starter,
Track circuit between Starter &
26 ------- 7.16.6
Advanced Starter
Location of Home /Routing
27 3.09(3),3.09(4) 7.16.2 / 7.16.3
Home signal
Location of Intermediate Starter
28 ------- 7.16.5
signals
29 Location of Outer /Home signal 3.09(2) 7.16.1
30 Location of Starter signals ------- 7.16.4
Motor point indication
31 SR 3.38(7.1) 7.102
correspondence at cabin
Normal aspect of automatic
32 GR 3.37(2) 7.163.1
stop signal shall be Proceed
Normal aspect of fixed signal
33 GR 3.37(1) -------
shall be most restrictive
Operator shall not leave the
34 GR 3.51(2) -------
place of duty
Outer, H/S, LSS shall not be
35 GR 3.46 (1) -------
used for Shunting
Outside interference to be
36 ------- 7.4
avoided
Placing of calling signals on
37 GR 3.13 7.19.5
running signals.
38 Placing of Warner GR 3.06 7.14.5
Placing stop signals at
39 SR 3.20 7.18
converging junctions.
Point locking at site in addition
40 GR 3.39 7.102
to interlocking between levers
Points shall normally be set for
41 GR 3.51(1) -------
straight line
42 Principles of interlocking GR 3.38 7.82

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 7.27
43 Provision of A/S, SLB, BSLB GR 3.32
7.57, 7.58
Reduction of distance between
44 ------- 7.16.7
Signals
45 Route holding GR 3.36 (2) 7.83
46 Route indicator (UECR cct). SR 3.19 7.41
47 Semi Automatic signal 7.163.2
Shall not interfere with points for
48 repairs without prior permission of GR 3.51(3)
-------
SM
Shunt signal no aspect when
49 3.14 7.20
placed below stop signal
Signal at on position to be
50
ensured for Granting line clear SR 3.49.4.1 -------
Signal indicators repeaters at
51 SR 3.23.1.3 19.79
cabin in CLS territory.
Signal shall remain/ restore on in
52 GR 3.36 (1) 21.6.2
case of any part failure
Signals shall be on Bracketed
53 SR3.08 (2) 7.17
posts
54 Signals shall be placed on LHS 3.04(1) 7.1.2
Slip Siding/ Catch Siding normally
55 GR 3.50.3(b) 7.93
set to siding
56 Slotted signals ------- 7.5
57 SM slot. GR 3.36 (3) 7.87, 7.88
Starter used for shunting where
58 GR 3.46 (2) -------
A/S is provided
Trap point / Slip Siding/ Catch
59 GR 3.50 7.67/7.93
Siding
60 UECR in HR cct. SR 3.19 (2) 13.38.5 (f)
Warner / Distant Signal shall not
be taken off for temporary speed
61 7.40.1,
restrictions in station limits less SR 3.43 7.40.2
than 50 kmph
Warner to main line only &
62 3.43 7.14.3
Warner slot

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 BLOCK SIGNALLING

S.No. DESCRIPTION GR BWM

1 Block competency to be given by ZTS
2 Bell Codes GR 14.05
3 Acknowledgement of Signals GR 14.06 SL part1-5
4 Train signal Register GR 14.07 DL 2.7
5 Authority to proceed GR14.08 SL part-I viii

6 Access to and operation of block instrument by

authorized person GR 5.08

7 Rules and regulations for working of trains during total

interruption of communications on S/L section GR 6.02

8 Essentials of the Absolute Block System GR8.01

Conditions for granting Line Clear at a class `A`
9 station, overlap to be kept clear up to starter GR8.02

10 Conditions for granting Line Clear at a class ‘B’ station GR8.03

11 Conditions for granting Line Clear at a class ‘C’ station GR 8.04

Obstruction on double line at a block station when a
12 train is approaching GR 8.05

13 Obstruction on double line at a block section GR 8.06

14 Obstruction on Single line at a block station when a
train is approaching GR 8.07
15 Obstructing the block section at a class `A` station on
S/L GR 8.08

16 Obstruction in the face of an approaching train at a

class ‘B’ station on single line GR 8.09

17 Obstruction within station section at a class ‘B’ station

on S/L GR 8.10

18 Shunting between LSS and opposite FSS on S/L in

2Aspect territory-memo by SM to pass LSS at ON GR 8.11

19 Obstruction outside station section at a class `B`

single line station equipped with manually operated GR 8.12
multiple-aspect signals

20 Obstruction outside the first stop signal at a class `B`

station on S/L GR 8.13

21 Block back or Block forward GR 8.14

22 Authority for shunting or obstruction in block section GR 8.15
Protection of a train stopped in an Automatic block
23 signalling section GR 9.10

24 Authority for Temporary Single Line working on “ D/L” GR 9.1

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 Minimum equipment of fixed signals in Automatic
25 Block territory on S/L GR 9.04

26 Essentials of the Automatic Block System on S/L GR 9.03

27 Conditions for taking ‘off’ manual stop signal in
Automatic Block territory on S/L GR 9.06
28 Outlying siding controlled by Token of the block
section -provision of token key exchanger GR 3.35 SL part I 15
29 Driver to examine authority to proceed, Caution order GR 4.09
30 Train in Block section without authority to proceed GR 6.06
31 Withdrawal of line clear in case of emergency SL part II-20 d
32 Applying for line clear to shunt beyond FSS SL part II 20e
33 When a block instrument considered to have failed GR 14.13
34 Procedure during failure of Automatic signalling GR 9.12
35 One train only -where to be used-short terminal
branches on single line GR 13.01
36 Essentials of one train only system GR 13.02
37 Authority to enter the section GR 13.03
38 procedures in case of accident or disablement of one
train only-protection of train , engine to be sent GR 13.04
39 Means of granting or obtaining line clear GR 14.01

Cancellation of line clear in Neale’s block SL part II

40 GR 14.22
20(f)
41 Provision of instruments GR14.02.
Consent required before interfering with Block working
42 equipment GR 14.03

43 Competency certificate GR 14.04

44 Bell codes GR 14.05
45 Acknowledgement of signals GR 14.06 DL 2.(b)
46 Entry in TSR to be made in ink only GR 14.07 DL -9(d)
47 Authority to proceed GR 14.08
48 Loco Pilot to examine authority to proceed GR 14.09
49 Conditions for closing the block section GR 14.10
Responsibility of Station Master as to authority to
50 proceed GR 14.11

51 Special responsibility as to electrical token instruments

and to the token GR 14.12

52 Failure of electrical block instruments or track circuits

or axle counters GR 14.13

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 53 Closing of Intermediate Block Post deemed to be
closed in case of failure of signal/axle counter GR 14.14

54 Where block inst not provided, signal under special

instrument shall be transmitted through comm.-eqpt. GR 14.15

55 Block Stations at which Electrical Block Instruments

are not provided GR 14.16

56 Written authority to proceed GR 14.17

57 Forms for messages and written authority to proceed GR 14.18
Writing and signing of messages and written
58 authorities to proceed GR 14.19

59 Messages to be written in full GR 14.20

60 Preservation of messages and written authorities to
proceed for one month GR 14.21

61 Cancellation of Line Clear GR 14.22

62 Loco pilot not to take his train without authority to
proceed GR 14.23

63 Authority to proceed when to be given to loco pilot GR 14.24

64 Line clear Tickets GR 14.25
65 Use and Operation of Block working equipment by
approval of railway board GR 14.26

66 Refusal of line clear signal and sending obstruction SL part II-20

danger signal (c)
67 Procedure for testing block instrument

68 Electrical lock on LSS and LSS lever key for shunting DL1.4 a,b
69 Home signal lever contacts to be proved for release of
lock on operating handle DL 1-5
70 First vehicle track circuit, ESR on LSS and Last
vehicle track DL .6(a)
71 Conditions for closing block section -Block release
circuit GR 14.10

72 Precautions before giving train out of section and

obstruction removed signal DL 3.23

73 Block forward GR1.02 (9) DL 5.27

74 Block Back GR 1.02(8)
75 Block instrument Maintenance work by signal staff

76 Working of trains during failure or suspension of block

instrument DL 8.55
77 Features of Diado handle type instrument SL TLBI 1.2
78 Electric locking on last stop signal not to be released
without line clear SL TLBI 1.2

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 CONVERSION FORMULAE

To Convert Multiply by Paper Sizes

Inches to Centimeters 2.54 A0 841 x 1189 mm
Centimeters to Inches 0.393701 A1 594 x 841 mm
Feet to Meters 0.3048 A2 420 x 594 mm
Meters to Feet 3.2808 A3 297 x 420 mm
Yards to Meters 0.9144 A4 210 x 297 mm
Meters to Yards 1.09361 A5 148 x 210 mm
Miles to kilometers 1.60934
Kilometers to Miles 0.621371
Sq Inches to Sq Cm 6.4516
Sq Cm to Sq Inches 0.155
Sq Meters to Sq Feet 10.7639
Sq Feet to Sq Meters 0.092903
Sq Yards to Sq Meters 0.836127
Sq Meters to Sq Yards 1.19599
Sq Miles to Sq Kilometers 2.58999
Sq Kilometers to Sq Miles 0.386103
Gallons to Liters 4.546
Liters to Gallons 0.22
Pounds to Grams 453.592
Grams to Pounds 0.00220462
Pounds to Kilograms 0.4536
Kilograms to Pounds 2.20462
Tons to Kilograms 1016.05
Kilograms to Tons 0.0009842

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 Length Mass (Weight)
Cm or Kilo gram Kg or
Centimeters Inch Pounds (lb)
Inch (Kg) lb
2.54 1 0.394 0.454 1 2.205
5.08 2 0.787 0.907 2 4.409
7.62 3 1.181 1.361 3 6.614
10.16 4 1.575 1.814 4 8.819
12.70 5 1.969 2.268 5 11.023
15.24 6 2.362 2.722 6 13.228
17.75 7 2.756 3.175 7 15.432
20.32 8 3.150 3.629 8 17.637
22.86 9 3.543 4.082 9 19.842
25.40 10 3.937 4.536 10 22.046
50.80 20 7.874 9.072 20 44.092
76.20 30 11.811 13.608 30 66.139
101.60 40 15.748 18.144 40 88.185
127.00 50 19.685 22.680 50 110.231

Length Area

Kilo meters KM or Acres or

Hectares (ha)
(KM) Miles Miles Hectares Acres
1.609 1 0.621 0.405 1 2.471
3.219 2 1.243 0.809 2 4.942
4.828 3 1.864 1.214 3 7.413
6.437 4 2.485 1.619 4 9.884
8.047 5 3.107 2.023 5 12.884
9.656 6 3.728 2.428 6 14.826
11.265 7 4.350 2.833 7 17.297
12.875 8 4.871 3.237 8 19.769
14.484 9 5.592 3.642 9 22.240
16.093 10 6.214 4.047 10 24.711
32.187 20 12.427 8.094 20 49.421
48.280 30 18.641 12.140 30 70.132
64.374 40 24.855 16.187 40 98.842
80.467 50 31.069 20.234 50 123.553

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