ACCIDENT PROFORMA

Issued vide letter No. 2018/Safety

(A&R)/1/8 Dated 25.01.2019

C M Gupta
Sr.Prof. (Br.2)
IRICEN Pune

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1. Careful observation of clues and comprehensive record
thereof is vital for accident enquiry. In addition, a
comprehensive record of track and rolling stock parameters
and operating features is required for investigation of
derailments.
2. There are two board categories of derailment
• Sudden derailment caused by wheel set jumping of the rails,
Such a derailment indicates that the derailing forces were
high enough to suddenly force the wheel off the rail. These
are typically caused by failure of vehicle/track components,
obstruction on track. Entanglement of hanging parts of rolling
stock etc. These derailments are characterized by a short
mark on rail table between Point of Mount and Point of Drop.
In some cases the Point of Mount may even be absent.

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• Derailment by flange climbing caused by wheel mounting

the rail in relatively gradual manner,. It indicates that the
derailing forces were powerful enough to overcome the
normal stabilizing forces. Yet not sufficient o cause a
sudden derailment. Such derailments are characterized by
a longer mark on the rail table between Point of Mount and
Point of Drop. Track and rolling sock parameters and
operating features influence the rail –wheel interaction
forces and , hence, their complete record and
comprehensive analysis is required to arrive at the
mechanism of derailment. Cause of consequence of
derailment are required to be differentiated through this
comprehensive analysis.

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3 Locating and examining the wheel Mounting mark (s) at the initial
point of derailment is very important for identifying the category of
derailment. Precise measurement and critical and detailed
examination of the wheel mounting marks should be made e.g. their
length, strong or faint, broke or continuous single or multiple, etc.
Photographs should be taken of such marks, not only on the rail, but
also on the fastenings sleepers and ballast.
4. Derailment proneness increase with increased Lateral wheel, force,
reduced Vertical wheel load (offloading) and increased Positive
Angularity of wheel. Derailment proneness becomes substantially
higher in case of axle moving with a persistently positive angularity.
Track and rolling stock parameters and operating features should
be critically analysed for their contribution towards these causes, In
case of derailments in curve, proper functioning of Bogie rotation
system of ensure undue angularity needs close examination.
Contribution of track twist and spring defects and twist in bogie
frame/vehicle under frame to derailments caused by wheel
offloading needs to be analysed. In case of derailment at high speed,
parameter affecting vehicle oscillation and damping thereof needs 4
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5. While analysing the mechanise of derailment, relative contribution
of track and rolling stock parameters to the rail-wheel interaction
forces needs a comprehensive analysis . Reference should be made
to the safety limits /Maintenance limits specified in IRPWM/IRCA
Rules/Maintenance Manual.
6. Proforma for measurement of locomotive, wagon, and carriage are
attached as annexure- A,B and C respectively for recording the
details. The joint measurement to be submitted by senior
supervisors shall not be complete till all the measurement of
rolling stock and track as per enclosed proforma have been
recorded. Only completed joint measurement w.r.t rolling stock and
track shall become a document to be relied upon by the enquiry
committee for drawing conclusion regarding causes of accident.
7. No enquiry shall be completed before the complete measurement
of rolling stock and track is available and made part of the enquiry
report. Enquiry Committee may get additional measurement done
as per requirement of the derailment case.

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8. The photograph of the concerned sections of track and part of rolling
stocks shall be taken and annexed in the enquiry report. ART personnel
should be trained for identifying such relevant part of track and rolling
stocks involve in the accident.
9. In case of derailment of passengers trains causing injury to passengers,
video recording of the concerned part of track and rolling stock shall be
carried out by nominated ART personnel, trained for the purpose.
Photography & videography of accident site shall be with great care &
precision, similar to a crime scene photography /videography . ART
personnel nominated for this shall be suitably trained for the purpose.
The photography, videos should be self-explanatory such that relevant
conclusion can be drawn.
10.Site sketch of the derailment/accident location shall be prepared giving
due care that all the relevant items are included along with the
dimensions. A sample sketch is attached for the guidance. Instructions
for the preparation fo sketch of the site of accident has given in “Accident
Manual” shall be followed.
Preservation of relevant clues, documents & photographs /videography of
the accident scene shall be done under supervision of Safety Officials of
the Division.
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11. M&C report from RDSO must also be part of accident enquiry report in case
accident is attributed to breakage of any component of track or rolling stock.
12. In case of suspected sabotage, Tell- tale sign must be preserved and recorded.
13. If rail/weld failure is suspected to be cause of derailment, assessment of
impact loading to which the rail/weld was subjected to prior to its failure
becomes important. In such cases, WILD data for few preceding trains shall be
analysed for critical alarms and any critical alarm, shall be brought out and
deliberated by enquiry committee.
14. Observations of SM’s Panel need to be recorded in cases accident takes place
in statin area.
15. Speed recorders and event recorders in the locomotives shall be freezed
immediately post the accident, SM’s control panel shall be freezed till the
time position of the knobs, switches, points and crossings etc., are jointly
recorded. It is the responsibility of the concerned controlling officer/safety
officials to ensure freezing of the above, Safety official shall take into custody
of the relevant documents, broken parts etc.
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 Annexure A
Proforma for Motive Power/Locomotive (Diesel/Electric)
Proforma to be filled in case of accident /derailment when loco is
involved in accident.
Basic information:
a. Date of Accident:

b. Train No. :

c. Loco Class:
d. Loco Number:
e. Loco manufacture year and place:
f. Base Shed of Loco :
g. Date & Place last POH :
h. Kilometres earned after last POH:
i. Date & place of last major inspection:
j. Date & place of last schedule inspection
k. Whether any schedule is overdue? : 8
2. Give brief particulars of the safety items not provided or
provided but missing/ not working.
Whether loco is provided with

Safety fittings Provided Working

Headlight
Speedometer
Speed Recorder
Flasher Light
Horn
Brake System
VCD
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3. Check & record the observations as follows:

(a) Position of control handles, cutout cocks etc after the accident.
(b) Functioning of brake synchronizing valve-whether working or not.
.(c) Position of brake blocks after the accident- whether applied or not.
(d) Condition of cattle guard.
(e) Any sign of seizure of roller bearing in Axle box including condition of its components

(t) Condition of Pivot and Side Bearer arrangementof bogie including obstruction to Bogie
rotation.

(g) Condition of Friction Damper components/ Hydraulic Dampers

(h) Condition of Traction Rod/ Guide Rod including its connection.
(i) Condition of Traction Link including its connection.
G) Condition of Lateral Stop components between Bogie and Loco body underframe
(k) Any other observation in respect to mechanical defect of the locomotive, which
might have any bearing on safe running of loco.

Note: Defective or broken material should be sent to CMT for testing, if necessary.
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