G.D.R Check
G.D.R Check
G.D.R Check
General Managers
All Zonal Railways
Sub: Instructions regarding Guard Driver (GDR) Check and Door working.
Ref: (i) Board’s letter No. M(N)/2005/Train Examination dated 06.05.2005
(ii) Board’s letter No. M(N)/2005/Train Examination dated 25.05.2005
(iii) Board’s letter No. 2005/M(N)/951/13 dated 08.02.2006
(iv) Board’s letter No. 2005/M(N)/951/13 dated 07/10.04.2006
(v) Board’s letter No. 2008/M(N)/951/13 dated 28.08.2009
(vi) Board’s letter No. 2019/M(N)/204/6 dated 01.07.2019
Vide letters under reference, instructions regarding Guard Driver (GDR) Check, at
locations where TXR is not available, have been advised for the various conditions in
which GDR checks have to be conducted by crew along with the prescribed performa to
be filled by train crew post such check :
1. After loading / back loading of a rake
2. After tippling
3. After rake is stabled for more than 24 hours
4. If BPC is invalid
5. If it is a premium rake, which is being loaded or unloaded
The matter has been reviewed , in view of repeated instances of doors opening on run
and leading to infringements & damage to assets. Accordingly, Zonal Railways are advised to
take immediate action in the matter to ensure that various staff involved ensure the
activities and responsibilities as given below:
A. GUARD & DRIVER (CREW):
• Henceforth GDR check will be required to be done in all cases of unloading/loading of
rakes, irrespective of method of loading/unloading as well as type of BPC, so as to
ensure all the doors and fitting of wagons have been properly secured and there is no
possibility of them turning loose on run.
• Closure of doors should always be checked by train crew before drawing out a rake from
a terminal as part of the prescribed GDR check. Updated Performa to be filled up after
GDR check is enclosed herewith.
• Closure of doors should also be checked and ensured during GDR check and same
recorded in the GDR memo.
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No. 2018/M(N)/951/34 Pt.
NANDAN
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(AJAY NANDAN)
Exec. Director Mech. Engg. (Fr)
Railway Board
Copy to :
1. AM/ME & AM/T, Railway Board: For kind information please
2. PCOMs & PCMEs, All Zonal Railways: For kind information & n/a please
3. Dir/NCO/New Delhi: For necessary action.
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No. 2018/M(N)/951/34 Pt.
1 All CBCs and Air Hoses are properly coupled and locked.
5 There is no loose fittings / hanging parts like springs push-pull rod, Brake Beam,
Safety brackets, Brake Blocks etc. which may endanger safe running of the train.
7 Total Load
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(This memo should be prepared in 3 copies, one copy to be kept with Driver, one with the
Guard and one will be given by the Guard to the Station Master / Yard Master)