BI-MONTHLY SAFETY AUDIT INSPECTION OF RJY & KDM STATIONS AND RJY -

BZA SECTION OF VIJAYAWADA DIVISION ON 19.02.2020 & 20.02.2020 FOR THE

PERIOD NOVEMBER & DECEMBER 2019

PPCSO CONVENOR SRI. SANJIV AGARWAL

CRSE MEMBER SRI. PRASUN CHAKRABORTHY
CSE-II MEMBER SRI. MANOJ KUMAR GUPTA
CE/TM MEMBER SRI. T.ANJANEYULU REDDY
CTM/G&PP MEMBER SRI. ARUN RATHOD
CELE MEMBER SRI. K.THOURIYA

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BI-MONTHLY SAFETY AUDIT INSPECTION OF RJY & KDM STATIONS AND RJY -
BZA SECTION OF VIJAYAWADA DIVISION ON 19.02.2020 & 20.02.2020 FOR THE
PERIOD NOVEMBER & DECEMBER 2019

S.No. OBSERVATIONS Action By

1.0 Description of Station
RAJAHMUNDRY is a class B station on the VISAKHAPATNAM Jn.
– VIJAYAWADA Jn. Main Line Double line Electrified (BG) Section
of S C Railway.. There are two block Cabins on either side (A & B
Cabins) of the station with provision of panel interlocking for
working signalling gears. All points and signals are interlocked to
Standard – I (R), equipped with Multiple Aspect Colour Light
Signals and panel working is provided in A and B cabins
Rajahmundry station is situated at a distance of 10.02 Kms. from
KADIYAM on North side. On South side, this station is situated at a
distance of 3.13 Kms. from GODAVARI and 7.52 Kms from
KOVVUR. This station is provided with Absolute Block system,
Orthodox Double line working towards Kadiyam & Godavari(SGE)
and single line working between RJY and KVR.(Daido)
IBS Signals : Provided between RJY– KYM on UP&DN lines
RUNNING LINES 8
Non Running lines: 11
Level crossings: NIL
2.0 OPERATING
2.1 SOUTH CABIN
2..1.1 Large number of Chains and Skids are available in the Cabin as
part of Essential Equipment of the Cabin. Requirement of these DRM/BZA
items in the Cabin may be reviewed as they are meant for stabling PCOM
of trains, which will be done by Station Master at the Centre and PCSTE
there is no pointsman at the Cabin to place them.
2..1.2 It was reported that time taken for calling on initiation is 120 Sec.
and calling on cancellation is 240 Sec. But as per new circuit
design (and Amendment slip No. 16 to G&SR) calling on initiation
time should be 60 seconds with Auto Route release and 120
seconds for emergency calling on cancellation. Calling on circuit
needs to be modified.
2..1.3 Down Long haul (BOXN) train was received from Kovvuru onto DRM/BZA
Road no.3. First portion of the train arrived at 13.45 hrs. First PCOM
portion restarted after crew change at 14.00 hrs. Second portion
arrived and cleared rear fouling at 14.15 hrs. Due to crisscross
movement and blocking of the section by the second portion, Up
express train was detained at station.
1. To avoid detentions to trains from opposite direction, long haul
trains may be planned via Godavari station;
2. Crew Change time is high. This needs to be reduced
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 3. As per the JPO long haul train needs to be mentioned with
Suffix Python to the actual name of the train.
2.2 North Cabin – RJY Station:
2.2.1 Panel – Date of Installation is 14.11.2003: Top Sheet is overdue for
replacement from14.11.2013
Joint Inspection Register for Points and Crossings:
a. Schedule for joint inspection was not given for the calendar
year.
b. Joint Inspection for the 1st quarter during 2020 was not carried
2.2.2 out as on date of inspection.
c. For the 4th quarter in the year 2019, the joint inspection was
done on 02.12.2019. It was noticed that a lot of time was taken
for attending the deficiencies. 4th quarter deficiencies were
attended upto 01.02.2020.
Joint Inspection Register for Track Circuits:
DRM/BZA
2.2.3 Joint Inspection for the 1st half year during 2020 was not carried
PCOM
out as on date of inspection.
PCSTE
Joint Inspection Register for OHE and S&T Bonds:
a. Joint Inspection for the 1st half during the year 2020, was done
on 12.02.2020. Six deficiencies noticed were not attended as on
date of Safety Audit.
b. Joint Inspection for the 2nd half during the year 2019 was carried
2.2.4
out on 12.09.2019 and the remark passed was ‘All Points U
Bonds for Tongue Rail and Stock Rail to be provided ’. Though
SSE/P.Way/RJY was advised by SSE/Signals/RJY to make
holes to fix U Bonds, the same was not taken up. This should be
expedited.
Train Signal Register: Entries of the previous 24 hours were not
2.2.5 being certified daily as per BWM guidelines is not done by
SMR/RJY daily.
Station Working Rules:
 No.B.27 (BG) was issued on 20.06.2017 and was brought into
force 24.06.2017. DRM/BZA
2.2.6
 Hindi copy of SWR is not supplied. PCSTE
 Gradients were not shown on the Panel Board.
 Safety Point alarm was fixed, to be included in SWR.
SM’s Room is suffocating despite it is spacious and well ventilated DRM/BZA
as all the doors were closed. It is reported that the doors are being PCOM
2.2.7 closed to prevent entry of large scale of insects as windows are not PCSTE
provided with mesh. All windows need to be provided with mesh.
2.2.8 Iron Skids and Chains are provide in the Cabin as Essential
Equipment as per SWR. Their requirement in the Cabin needs to DRM/BZA
be reviewed. PCOM

2.2.9 All Route Cancellation, Calling on Initiation and Cancellation and

Axle Counter Resetting Registers are very new and have no
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 entries. Previous records are not available. It is reported that the DRM/BZA
new registers were recently opened for GM’s inspection and old PCOM
registers were taken away by S&T staff. Old registers shall also be
kept available for scrutiny along with the new Registers for certain
period.
2.2.10 On 30.08.2019 PLCT was issued for 12738 exp but no entry in the
S&T failure register.
2.2.11 on 19.11.20, FRM and BRM block was given. In the Caution order
portion of the T.465 issued for BRM, it was mentioned that FRM is
working in the section maintain safe distance. There is no authority
or caution order for FRM
2.2.12 Procedure given in the Para No. 8.7, 8.8 and 8.9 of BWMD not
being followed by Station Masters during failure of Block instrument
and obtaining line clear through other means of communications.

2.2.13 Procedure (pilot in memo and pilot out memo) given in the Para
No. 7(despatch) and 10(reception) of S.R. 15.06 are not being
followed. Some stations are using shunt signals to receive a train
from wrong line during the block which is not as per the procedure.
3.0 S&T
3.1 Point No.54A LH is Housing for one sleeper length only, needs to
be improved
3.2 Point No. 50 LH Housing is for one sleeper length only. RH tongue DRM/BZA
rail chipped off for 5mm after 30 CM from tip. To be reconditioned. PCSTE
3.3 Point No. 51 RH Housing is for two sleepers length only. PCE
3.4 A cabin(south) Point NO. 23B LH tongue rail has been knife edged,
reconditioning/attention required.
3.5 RJY/NORTH CABIN - Signal failures:
There are total 48 failures from April 2019 to January 20, out of
which 26 failures pertain to Axle Counter and 14 to SSDAC.
Failures pertaining to “Axle Counter and SSDAC are on very much DRM/BZA
higher side. Each failure to be critically analysed and action plan to PCSTE
be prepared to reduce the failures. Redundancy should be PCOM
provided, to reduce the failures of SSDAC. The facility of auto
change over arrangement of media diversity on Quad and OFC
cables should also be ensured, if not provided.
4.0 Engineering:
4.1 Interaction with ADRM/O/BZA and other Branch officers in
Conference Hall of MEMU Car Shed RJY.
4.1.1 SSE/P.Way/RJY informed that Axle counters are failing even when DRM/BZA
Push trolley provided with spoked wheels. This is causing serious PCE
concern for train operations. PCSTE

4.1.2 Inspection of RJY Yard: Road No.2, Up main line 300 m length of DRM/BZA
concrete apron has got badly damaged. Top concrete along with PCE
broken sleepers are to be replaced if the condition of raft is found

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Road No.2/PF No.2 – broken PSC sleepers at isolated locations,
rail flange corroded, ERCs are dropping/not holding properly and
uneven track surface. Apron is damaged at isolated locations - to
be repaired.

Road No.1 concrete apron grooves have formed in PSC sleepers.

Some trials have been done for filling up grooves formed with
flarex-SG material. The efficacy of the same to be studied and
further action should be initiated for replacement/repair of grooved
PSC sleepers. TFR should be done immediately. In Road No.1
more than 54 sleepers have been found damaged. The same to be
replaced.
4.1.3 There is a sanctioned work for yard modification of RJY yard. After
carrying out this work, 2 additional Platforms 4 &5 will be available.
Work is in progress and it is planned to undertake NI working in
June 2020. Majority of the P.Way materials have already been
arranged. Further, the following P.Way materials are required for
completion of the work:
1 CMS crossings 1 in 12 60 Kgs. 17
. Nos.
2 ,, 1 in 8 ½ 60 Kgs. 3 Nos.
.
3 ,, 1 in 8 ½ PSC turn 7 sets
. sets DRM/BZA
4 PSC turn out derailing switch sets 4 Nos. PCE
.
5 Curved switches 1 in 12 60 Kgs. 5 sets
.
6 ,, 1 in 8 ½ 60 kgs. 10
. sets
7 Derailing switches 52/60 kgs. 2 sets
.
8 Free rails 52 Kg. 102
.
9 ,, 60 Kg. 115
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 Dy.CE/TP, Dy.CE/Track-I are requested to supply the above
materials on priority so as to complete the NI working during June
2020.
4.1.4 SSE/P.Way/RJY at present has only one welding batch which is
grossly inadequate. Each PWI in major Divisions like BZA should
have a minimum of 3 welding batches. Though 3 welders are
available with SSE/P.Way/RJY, due to non-availability of
DRM/BZA
equipments only one batch is being operated. Urgent action should
PCE
be taken for procurement of adequate number of new welding
equipments in the Division.
4.1.4 Road No.3 RJY is also provided with a concrete apron. TFR shall
be carried out immediately. Some sleepers are found blowing.
Grouting shall be planned immediately. 2 Joints are to be welded.
4.2 MEMU car shed/RJY:
a. Point No.MCS-M3; Local Motor operated instead of hand
DRM/BZA
lever point provided in car shed. Normal, Reversal &
PCE
Forward (for machine normalize) buttons on panel, to be
PCSTE
painted indications as ‘N’, ‘R’ & ‘F’ for easy
PCEE
identification/operation.
Point machine connecting rods & gauge-tie plate are
corroded.
4.3 RJY Yard:
4.3.1 Road No.1 rail flange fully corroded.
4.3.2 Point No.24B SRJ to SEJ is only one rail length instead of 3 rail DRM/BZA
length. Point & SEJ particulars board not provided. PCE
4.4 Important Steel Girder Bridge No.248A(Road cum Rail) at KM
572/35 between RJY-KVR stations:
4.4.1 1st & 2nd spans of arch bridge, track is in 60 curve. Most of the
ERCs are dropping frequently, rail screws are inserted for holding
the ERCs.

4.4.2 Clear cushion is 200mm on arch bridge proper.

4.4.3 Advised to study for provision of check rail in 6 0 curve to minimize
the lateral wear of outer rail. Lateral & vertical wear on outer rail is
2mm & more than 50% GMT is passed. Rails to be renewed and
sleepers are damaged & hence sleepers also to be renewed.

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4.4.4 SEJ No. R/26(575 GB9); no reference pillars, no SEJ particulars
board i.e date of laid, SEJ No., date of de-stressing done etc.,
4.4.5 Galvanized painting work to girders work is in progress. Cross
girders & lacings are painted without scratching the old
paint/corrosion.
4.4.6 Missing guard rail screw spikes to be recouped.
4.4.7 Alignment to be attended at SEJ at KM 574/GB 40.
4.4.8 Wide gap at fish plate joint at KM 573/4B 25.
4.4.9 Road No.4 at KM 573/GB 2-3- SEJ gaps are jammed/uneven. SEJ DRM/BZA
at KM 572/GB36-37(last span) wide gap.
PCE
4.4.10 It is advised to provide ‘H’ beam steel channel sleepers wherever
ordinary steel channel sleepers are available especially in Group A,
B & D routes.
4.4.11 Re-railing ramps on both ends with wooden sleepers need to be
replaced with standard RDSO drawing with PSC sleepers.
4.5 RJY-KVR stations(Slow line) at KM 576/35-570/29 PSR of
60KMPH for coaching trains is in force due to sharp curve on
approaches of second Godavari bridge i.e 50 curved track, 60kg
rail. Lateral wear of outer rail is 3mm. it is advised to increase the
SE and provide wider gauge PSC sleepers with TFR to minimize
the lateral wear and relax the PSR. Similarly, at KM 572/13-19 also
ERCs are dropping frequently due to ineffective fittings like ERCs,
GR pads.
4.6 Improved SEJ (with 2 gaps) at KM 571/45 – Total gaps are
uneven. SEJ of LWR 4A at KM 571/7- Total gaps are jammed.
Need to be attended.
4.7 Rail head ballast on slow line at KM 571/3-41(Point N26B & ahead
portion) to be cleared.
4.8 KVR station at LC No.392, road no.1 track running rail non gauge
face exposed. Road vehicle hit the running rail and get damaged.
Insta patch to be done and road surface needs attention. Track on
road portion is in curve, track pumping on inner rail side of RJY
end. Approach PSC sleepers GR pads are crushed/missing.
Groove has formed in rail seat.
4.9 KVR-Point No.N28A (1in16,60kg rail) ballast deficiency on lead
portion. CMS crossing joint gaps are wide. Crossing heel blocks
with 2 hole type provided instead of 3 hole type (RT 5694/5695).

DRM/BZA
PCE

4.10 Kovvuru-Godavari station-DN direction on fast line following

deficiencies are noticed:
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4.10.1 From LC No.392 to towards Godavari bridge most of the GR pads
are missing/crushed.
4.10.2 PSC sleepers have groove on rail seat. Some of PSC sleepers are
tilted during machine packing. Post tamping operations have been
not done.
4.10.3 Some of ERCs are dropping & GFN liners are missing. No toe load
in ERCs.
4.10.4 Anti-corrosive paint not done to running rails (every year in
corrosive prone area).
4.10.5 Brocken PSC sleepers to be replaced.
4.10.6 Through fitting renewal, replacement of broken/grove PSC
sleepers work to be done immediately.
4.10.7 Details of shortage of men & details of safety related works are not
known to anyone. No attention is being paid to attend the track.
4.10.8 As per instructions of safety team/head quarters caution order
imposed with SR of 50KMPH immediately due to TFR due DRM/BZA
(ineffective fittings) from 571/32 to 570/38 between Godavari- PCE
Kovvuru stations on fast line.
4.11 Kovvuru-Godavari station-DN direction on fast line on
important PSC girder bridge No.248, following deficiencies are
noticed:
4.11.1 Re-railing ramp at KM 571/36 at Important bridge No.248 of KVR
end is missing / not provided.
4.11.2 OHE ladder kept beside the track at KM 572/32-30 on Godavari
Bridge proper without proper securing. Needs to be trucked out.
4.11.3 Bridge proper pumping weld joint / locations at isolated places
need to be attended and improve track geometry (at KM 572/40-
48).
4.11.4 GR pads missing / dropped at KM 572/58-60 which are provided in
2018 year.
4.11.5 Deck slab – CTR(P) by PQRS method with deep screening shall
be planned. Special rate analysis shall be made for carrying out
this work as it is very tough on river Godavari.
4.11.6 At many locations, guard rails bolts are found missing in large
numbers. The same shall be recouped. Guard rail screw spikes are
not provided properly. Need to be attended.
5.0 Electrical:
5.1 Inspection of crew lobby/RJY
5.1.1 It is a ‘A’ category Crew lobby. 4 KIOSKs are available for signing
ON/OFF. All KIOSKs are integrated with bio-metric, camera and
breathalyzer.
5.1.2 Crew (LP/ALP/Guards) are being booked through CMS and
booking through CMS in Fetch as per rule option is 99 %. It should
DRM/BZA
be made 100%.
PCEE
5.1.3 Breathalyzers are not due for calibration. Out of 8 breathalyzers, 4
are calibrated in the month of July’19, 1 in Nov’19 and 3 in Dec’19.
Breathalyzer testing is done daily at 8:00 hrs and record of testing
done is maintained in a register.
5.1.4 Booking of crew is outsourced. One Crew Controller and 5

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Outsourced staff were wearing in uniform and are having proper
identity.
5.1.5 No LP, ALP & Shunters are due for PME or refresher courses.
5.1.6 The average PAD & PDD of RJY for the month of Jan’20 is 17 & 57
respectively. PDD to be reduced to 30 minutes.
5.1.7 Periodical rest given to running staff on an average is 4.2 per
month.
5.1.8 List of alcoholic prone staff is available. 2 LPs of RJY are in
alcoholic prone list.
5.1.9 There are two cases of staff found positive while signing ON in last
six months.
DRM/BZA
Sri. S.V.Raju/Pass Guard/RJY was tested positive on 20.11.2019
PCEE
with readings of 8 mg/100 ml in first test and 0 mg/100ml in second
PCOM
test.
Sri N.Simhachalam/Goods Guard/RJY was tested positive on
28.11.2019 with readings of 48mg/100 ml in first test and
46mg/100 ml in second test.
Action initiated against the staff is not mentioned in the register.
5.1.10 As per records, there are 352 VHF sets available at RJY crew
lobby. Out of which 336 are issued to LPs, 15 are spare and 1 is
under repair.
5.1.11 Crew leaving HQrs during leave/PR are taking permission from DRM/BZA
Chief crew controller, a separate register is kept for this purpose. PCEE
Before booking them for duty (after availing leave/PR with PCSTE
permission to leave HQrs) an assurance is taken that they have
taken proper rest and is fit to work for duty.
5.1.12 Signal & Track defects are entered in CMS.
5.1.13 Combined Crew Lobby:
a. Sri Mallikarjun, CCC/RJY available at crew lobby. Scale
check of RJY depot.
b. Crew position:
S. No Category San. Act. Vac.
1 LP. Mail/Express 38 38 -------
2 LP. Pass 71 33 38
3 LP. Goods 358 272 86
4 LP. Shunting 14 16 -2
5 ALP 411 359 52
Note: Divisional authorities should fill up the vacancies as
early as possible.
c. SOB No.02/2020 issued on 23.01.20, SOB No.03/2020
issued on 31.01.20 & SOB.No.04/2020 issued on 11.02.20
by SM/RJY for passenger Guards with different subject. The
acknowledgement of guards is very poor i.e 10 out of 47, 13
out of 47 & 05 out of 47 respectively are acknowledged. The

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d. ‘BA equipment checking register’ is not maintained properly. DRM/BZA
In crew lobby control 9 numbers of Tayal-Tech BA PCEE
equipments are available. Most of the days ‘test result’
column is not filled i.e +ve or –ve by on duty crew control
after checked the BA’s. However, CMS BA’s 3 Nos daily
checking and maintained record.
e. 9 hours statement with spare working:

Month <9hrs% <12hrs% >12hrs%

Nov-19 46% 70.16% 29.8%
Dec-19 49.6% 73.4% 26.6%
Jan-2020 49.24% 73.73% 26.26%
Note: More than 12 hours cases are in high. It should be
controlled with the Co-ordination of operating department.
f. Tested positive cases:-
i. On 18.01.2019 Sri P.R. Srinivasa Rao /GGD/RJY, while
signing “ON DUTY” at 06.15 hrs found positive
i.e.39mg/100ml.Second test conducted at 06.22hrs found
43mg/100ml.As per Railway Board letter No.2001/Safety-
I/23/4 Dated 27.11.2001, between 41-70mg/100ml will be
issued major penalty. But in this case “Annual increment
with held for 24 months from 01.7.2019”. It should be
reviewed.
Again on 04.5.2019 same Guard tested positive while
signing “ON DUTY” at 00.02 hrs found 18mg/100ml.Second
test conducted at 00.12hrs found 39mg/100ml.Punishment
effecting from 01.7.2021 for “Annual increment with held for
24 months. DRM/BZA
ii. On 20.11.2019 Sri S.V. Raju, Pass/Guard while signing PCOM
“ONDUTY” who has to work train no.67241, at 23.22hrs
found positive with 08mg/100ml, but second time at
00.12hrs found “Negative” .He was warned.
iii. On 28.11.2019, Sri N. Simhachalam, GGD/RJY, while
signing “ONDUTY” at 07.13hrs found positive i.e.
41mg/100ml.Second test conducted at 07.43hrs found
46mg/100ml.Issued SF-V and Inquiry officer TI/RJY
nominated. Enquiry to be conducted as early as possible
and take necessary action.
5.1.14 Nine Guards were found positive in Breathalyser tests during years
2018 and 2019. This is very high. Reasons should be analysed and
corrective actions shall be initiated. In some instances variation
between first test and second tests are very high. DRM/BZA
5.1.15 Three Passenger Loco Pilots were found positive during sign ON in PCEE
the year 2018. All have been issued with warning letters. The
adequacy of punishments with respect to the policy guide lines
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5.1.16 Five Goods Loco Pilots are medically decategorised. It is reported
that they are being utilised in the lobby. These LPs may be
redeployed at the earliest to release the posts for filling up with
qualified LPs and strengthen the crew availability.
5.1.17 In Essential Equipment, two Bells are shown. But only one Bell is
available. However, keeping in view of availability of Public
Announcement system the requirement of bells may be studied.
5.2 RJY Station
5.2.1 FOB (VSKP end Outside to outside) between loc:
578/36A-34, piers of the FOB are to the traction
DRM/BZA
return rail and Earthed indication sign painted on the
PCEE
pier. 2 nos. of separate earth pits are provided for the
FOB
5.2.2 2 Nos. of water hydrants available between Road
1 & 2 and Road 3 & 4. Water hydrant for PF-1 & 2
is of length more than 600 mts. 02 nos. of earth
pits are provided at loc: 578/5A-1017 (BZA end) &
at loc:278/33-35 (VSKP end). In middle at loc:
578/13 earthing is done to rail instead of earth pit. DRM/BZA
Due to apron, provision of earth pit is not possible. PCEE
Similarly, PF-3 & 4, 03 nos. of earth pits are
provided at loc: 578/2-4 (BZA end), 578/8-12A
(Middle) & at loc:278/34-36 (VSKP end).
Also in between the water hydrant are connected to the traction
return rails with MS Flat.
5.2.3 Platform shelters piers/ FOB Columns are connected
to traction return rails. Pier Earthing mark painted on
the pier earthed.
On PF-2&3 Earth pits available for Platform shelter
are sub-merged to the platform level and is difficult to
measure the Earth Resistance values due to apron on
PF-1 side and the distance is more on the Rd-4 side

and also difficult to open the bolts. Instead,

Over head wire may be drawn on portals on DRM/BZA
platform from one end of the platform to the PCEE
other end covering all the piers, FOB, masts
on the platforms. Earth pits may be provided
on either ends for the overhead wire. Similar
arrangement may be made at all station
platforms.

Proper Cleats are provided to all the structure bonds of portals on

platform.
5.2.4 Measured OHE heights and clearances under FOB between loc:
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Height of contact
Road No. Clearance to FOB
wire
PF-1 5.23 mts 250 mm
PF-2 5.28 mts 250 mm
PF-3 5.52 mts 690 mm

Measured OHE heights and clearances under FOB between loc:

578/19A-17A
Height of contact
Road No. Clearance to FOB
wire
PF-1 5.65 mts 700 mm
PF-2 5.33 mts 530 mm
5.3 RJY OHE Depot :
5.3.1  Maintenance Schedules of the depot are given below
Total Target Done as on
Target upto Jan.20 18.02.2020
Turnouts 58 58 33
Crossovers 26 26 24
SI 65 65 56
AOH of CLs 825 825 673
POH of CLs 805 805 555
IOH of CLs 530 530 521
AOH of ATD 252 252 192
POH of ATD 35 35 30

Schedules to be completed in 10 months. Balance to be completed

in time.
 Checked the foot patrolling register and found maximum remarks
are of rusted bonds and are attended in time by painting or
replaced. Foot patrolling section of the Technicians are changed
for every six months.
 Checked the Contact wire diameter register and found at one
location is below 10 mm i.e., at loc: 558/27 is 9.34 mm near
NDD/SP, this location should be kept under observation.
 Special drives issued by Hqs are being implemented. DRM/BZA
 Division should put all efforts to complete the shortfall PCEE
maintenance schedule.
5.3.2 Checked bonding on Slow line (Godavari Bridge) bridge 248A
:

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 Checked the bonding on the girder bridge and found all the bonds
are intact including U bond between the Main Rail and Check Rail.

5.4 RJY Traction Sub-Station.

5.4.1 TSS is provided with TR-25 is of M/s GEC make with 21.6 MVA
capacity and TR-26 is of M/s TELK make with 21.6/30.24 MVA
capacity Transformers.
TR-25 is in Service.
Maintenance of all the PSI equipment are upto date.
5.4.2 TSS operator is out sourced. Sri. J. Durga Prasad is on duty
contract operator having competency certificate issued by
ADEE/TRD/RJY on 28.01.2020 valid upto 27.07.2020. He is having
knowledge of procedure of operation of equipment, safety
precaution to be taken in TSS
5.4.3 Earth resistance values were checked in May.19. All the individual DRM/BZA
Earth resistance values are below 10 Ω and combined earth PCEE
resistance is 0.3 Ω.
Checked the individual earth resistance of EP-12 and found 0.45
Ω.
5.4.4 Feeder CB trippings (Total) are same when compared to last year.
CB-213: 61/61 (19-20/18-19) and CB-214: 21/28.
CB-213 feeding towards NDD/SP (including Godavari bridge) are
more when compared with CB-214. Analysis to be made to reduce
CB trippings.
5.4.5 TSS is provided with 5 nos. of 10 kg & 1 no of 25 kgs capacity Dry
type Fire extinguishers. Last refilling done on 28.01.2020 and First
Aid box was last refilled on 28.01.2020.
DRM/BZA
5.4.6 Battery set provided at TSS is of M/s Microtek make commissioned
PCEE
on 18.02.2020, lug dated 10/2019.
Measured the DC voltage with Charger in ON and OFF condition
and found 114.5 Volts and 114.0 volts respectively.
5.5 RJY MEMU Car shed
5.5.1 Operation of the points inside the RJY Car Shed has been
motorized. Control panel of the each point located just beside the
point. DRM/BZA
PCEE
These motorized points are functional more than 10 years and no
Points man is appointed for RJY Shed.
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 As per SSE/PPIO basing on
the shunting requirement on
duty staff operates the Point
and same will be ensured by
Shunter.

Minor schedule
maintenances like lubrication
for these Motorized Points
being done by Car Shed.

5.5.2 MEMU Rake: 400026(MC)-83-96-50-400022(MC)-77-24-23-100-

65-55-400023(MC) undergoing Trip schedule. Rake under-gear
checked and found the following defects.

(a) MC : 400026 :
 TM-1 & TM-2 excessive gear case compound
leakage.
 PE side Axle Lubricating
Sump cap missing.
DRM/BZA
(b) MC-400022 : PCEE
 TM-2 excessive gear case
leakage.
 Bogie-2 brake beam safety
bracket one bolt missing.
 TM-2 Gear case Flower bolt
locking plate deficient.

All the above have been attended by Mechanical Section staff.

5.5.3 It is found Axle lubricating sumps & Gear Case are having
leakages;

 Caps of Gear case & Sump are to be properly fitted.

 Gaskets of Axle Lubricating Wick Pad Assembly are to be
replaced during POH and as and when found perished / cut. DRM/BZA
 Gear Felts are to be replaced during POH and as and when PCEE
found leakages from felt portion.
5.5.4 As per SSE/Mechanical a special drive has been launched as per
CESE instructions to ensure proper condition of Axle Lubrication
Assembly, attention to Caps of Axle lubricating Sump w.e.f
18/02/2020. Till date 4 MCs have been completed.
5.5.5 General cleanliness of Motor Coach under truck to be improved.
5.5.6 After schedule inspection rake energised and the formation DRM/BZA
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 checking done properly by the staff. PCEE

Application & release of brakes, all I.V. Coupler operations and

functioning of Auxiliary motors, Battery voltage and working of
safety equipments like Head Light, Flasher Light and Tail Lamp
found normal.
5.5.7 Log books & Job Cards of the Rake under schedule inspection
checked and found the following remarks.

Job Card remark Attention paid

SPM not working in MC – 400002 Same replaced.
In MC: 400023 Wheel No. 7 Brake Brake rigging attended and
Cylinder releasing late found normal
Head Light Focus poor in MC: Head Light glass thoroughly
400023 cleaned
In TC : 410096 Vestibule Bellow Same replaced.
on Bogie – 2 side torn
5.5.8 Schedule records & POH records have been checked and found
no coach is running overdue schedule and overdue POH.
5.5.9 During rake incoming, Rolling – In examination is being done,
lighting facility available for Road-1 & Road-2.

Axle box temperatures are being

checked with Infra Red
thermometer immediately after rake
stabling.

Similarly, TM Bearing and

Suspension Bearing temperatures
are also being checked and proper
records are maintained. DRM/BZA
5.5.10 At HL bay some roof glasses found PCEE
broken. It is reported, rain water is
leaking, needs immediate
attention. Broken glasses & drain
pipes are to be replaced, gutters to
be attended.

5.5.11 MEMU Phase-III augmentation works

5.5.12 It is noticed that, foundation work completed for 2 Stores Godowns
(12 mtrs X 9.5 mtrs each) civil work to be expedited.
5.5.13 Work is under progress for provision of 2nd Sunken pit line (12 car)
with covered shed beside the existing 16 car sunken pit line.

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  Main Shed structure completed.
 270 mtr track pillers completed and rails provided.
 OHE work is yet to be stated.
 Shed covering sheets to be provided.
 General Services works is yet to be started.
 Connecting track to Road No. 2 to be provided.

As more MEMU rakes are being

allotted, Sunken pit line with covered
shed work should be expedited.

6.0 Mechanical
6.1 C & W activities
6.1.1 The following are the activities of C&W /RJY
A. Terminal attention of 4 Nos of passenger trains.
B. Rolling-In & Rolling-out of coaching trains (Average -92
Nos).
DRM/BZA
C. Maintenance and certification of departmental stock of
PCME
ballast trains at NDD&RJY.
D. En-route attention of sick wagons in the nominated
jurisdiction.
E. Trouble shooting of freight trains at RJY and in section.
6.1.2 During MEMU car shed inspection, it was noticed that Automatic
Coach in Washing Plant was provided in stabling line adjacent to
shed. Because of this, the MEMU rake after washing should come
back to place in shed resulting in additional shunting operations.
6.1.3 There are 22 spring breakage cases noticed in coaching trains in
Rolling in/out examination during 2019-2020. The depot is using a
gadget to attend these spring breakage case and within 25 minutes
these are being attended. A trolley is always ready with all the tools
and instrument required for attending the spring breakage and it is
moved immediately whenever there is spring breakage. DRM/BZA
6.1.4 42 hanger pin drop cases were noticed in 2019-2020 during RIE in PCME
various coaching trains. A list may be furnished. All the coaching
depots are advised to give adequate attention to avoid such cases.
6.1.5 Sr.DME/C&W/BZA stated that 3 converted coaches for ART/BTTR
are required for replacement of old coaches before GM’s
inspection which is scheduled to be in OCT/NOV 2020.
6.1.6 C&W staff are attending Rolling In/Rolling out examination at Rjy..
No proper seating arrangements to sit during RI/RO Examination.
At present staff are sitting on stones during rolling examination
which may not give comfortable seating while watching such safe

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 examination.
Concrete seating arrangements on either side will make
comfortable seating for C&W staff , so that they can concentrate on
rolling examination which is very very important safe examination.
Permanent seating arrangements are to be made in all the places
present arrangement is shown in arrows.
6.1.7

6.1.8 Rolling In/Out lights are available and glowing, but no numbering
system for these lights. Numbering system will help for easy
identification of the light during failure and also helps for proper
maintenance .
6.1.9 Drain at the off side of PF no.3
is not covered with Drainage
plates. .This is to be planned for
safe movement of C&W staff
during watering, examination of
rakes at PF and testing of Axle
box temperature etc. By DRM/BZA
covering Drainage with drainage PCME
plates , slippery surface can be
avoided and C&W staff can walk
safely. As all these activities are
to be done in stipulated time
frame, Good path way is
necessary for the movement of
C&W staff as staff will
concentrate much on checking
of under gear items instead of
pathway.

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6.1.10 The pathway is to be fully
constructed from PF no.1 to
ART/SPMRV siding in order to
have free movement of staff and
material handling equipment
safely. It also helps for
transportation of material safely
to ART/SPMRV. DRM/BZA
PCME

6.1.11
In C&W store room some of the
BP Air hose coupling were
found without End cap. This
may lead to entering of foreign
material which may obstruct the
flow of air and leads to
detentions. This is to be
ensured in view of safety.

6.1.12 The pedestrian way at BZA end is fully damaged. The concrete
blocks were disturbed badly because of which there is a chance of
disturbance of gauge of the tack. As such this is to be made pakka
, so that it will not damage in the future.
6.1.13

DRM/BZA
PCME

6.2 ART:
6.2.1 INSPECTION OF ART /RJY
6.2.2 ART is not due for any mandatory inspections like supervisory ,
Asst Scale and JA grade levels, and not due for any mock drills. DRM/BZA
6.2.4 ART will be dispatched through disk. ART formation coaches are PCME
not due for any mandatory schedules. All gauges available in ART PCE
are not due for calibration.
6.2.6 Additional spare power pack and control is to be procured for ART.

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6.2.7 Additional bracket is to be fitted
for CBC operating lever on
either side of the BCN wagon in
ART formation to have DRM/BZA
additional security for the PCME
Operating lever.

6.2.8 Some of the C&W staff were not given SIMs. S&T department is
advised to make arrangements to supply sims for all the nominated
staff of all departments.
6.2.9 Under water cutting machine
which was newly procured in
ART/Rjy was tested and
satisfied with its working. This
was tested under water and
found satisfactory DRM/BZA
PCME

Imprest cash limit of the ART is required to be enhanced from Rs.

6.2.10
25000/- to 40,000/-
6.3 INSPECTION OF ARME/RJY
6.3.1 MRV is having direct dispatch ..
6.3.2 It was told that Nominated Medial staff & Engg staff are not getting
BD allowance. They are to be given BD allowance once nominated
DRM/BZA
6.3.4 Wash basin is to be provided in the operation theatre.
PCME
6.3.6 Bed sheets of Sep 2017 were found in use. Woolen blankets of
PCMD
FEB 2017 were found in use. There is no Induction date on both
PCE
Bed sheets and woollen blankets. Printing of Induction date on
PCPO
both bed sheets , pillow covers and woollen blankets will help for
periodical maintenance of linen i.e timely replacement of linen after
codal life . Date of washing also is to be tagged on woollen
blankets.
6.3.7

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6.3.8 Lamp fitted on the foot over
bridge between ART/SPMRV to
give illumination for the path
between ART/SPMRV is not
sufficient for the required
illumination. Arrangements are
to be thought to provide full
illumination at ART/SPMRV
siding for the comfort of the
staff while attending to
maintenance schedules and
DRM/BZA
also to make arrangements
PCME
during the movement of
PCEE
ART/SPMRV during night.
6.3.9 It was asked by the ART/SPMRV staff that , stairs type
arrangements are to be thought of (i.e bringing foot bridge ) to ART
siding , so that staff can directly come to ART siding from foot
bridge during derailments in case of direct dispatch, this will save
time for the staff to come in emergency.
6.3.10 Vertical auto clave found working. Defibrillator found working in
medical wing.
6.3.11 Fire extinguishers in medical wing are due for refilling on
28/2/2020. See that it is done timely.
6.3.12 Imprest cash limit of the SPMRV is required to be enhanced from
Rs.5000/- to Rs. 15000/-
6.4 Inspection of ART & MRV
6.4.1 Scale of electrical equipment provided in ART and SPMRV
provided as per Rly.Bd. guidelines was checked and found intact.
6.4.2 15 KVA DG set available in ART and 40 KVA DG set provided for DRM/BZA
AC units in SPMRV were checked and found in working condition. PCEE
6.4.3 15 nos. generator set Kerosene Driven (1.5 KVA) is available in
ART and 2 available in MRV (1.5 KVA)
6.4.4 Date of commissioning of Generator set is not available in both

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 ART & MRV, same to be displayed.
6.4.5 List of schedules of Generator sets to be displayed in ART & MRV.
6.4.6 List of standard registers to be kept in ART/MRV to be displayed
and same should be available in ART/MRV.
6.4.7 Spares of Generator set like knobs, ropes, capacitor, spark plug to
be maintained.
6.4.8 In Generator set ART/DG/7 change over
switch knob is deficient

6.4.9 ASKA make inflatable lighting towers available 2 nos. in ART and
one no. in SPMRV were checked and found in working condition.
Date of commissioning and AMC details are not available, same to
be kept in ART/MRV. DRM/BZA
6.4.10 Lug dates of set of batteries of coaches are available. On load test PCME
readings of batteries are not available, same to be recorded and PCEE
maintained.
6.4.11 All the T&P items in ART are available as per lr no.
B/E.220/TrD/OHE/Gen, Dt.01.05.2008 issued by
Sr.DEE/TRD/BZA.
6.5 SPART/BZA
6.5.1 Stickering of various capacities on jacks required to ease DRM/BZA
identification. PCME
6.5.2 kitchen ware utensils are required to be replaced with new.
6.6 140T CRANE/BZA
6.6.1 Stabled on one line, having single entry/exit DRM/BZA
6.6.2 DCP type 5kgs-6, 25 kgs-2 and one water mist available due for PCME
testing on 12.01.2020
6.7 OTHER POINTS IN THE INSPECTION
6.7.1 The room allotted for C&W department in the PF No.1 is very
DRM/BZA
congested. It is not sufficient to keep store items and as well as
PCME
tools and plants which are required for the maintenance and to
attend minor repairs noticed during rolling examination.
6.7.2 There was a nominated LP/ALP for SPMRV for round the clock.
Alloting of Loco pilot for SPMRV is included in the passenger link. DRM/BZA
On the inspection date LP available is Sri P.V.V.Prasad is not due PCEE
for any mandatory courses. He was trained in MEMU and DEMU
trains.

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 6.8 During the conclusion meeting
6.8.1 PCSO has instructed all departments to focus on safety issues and
advised to accelerate the safety related works like repair of DRM/BZA
tracks/bridges, renewal of tracks , etc . Care to be taken for the PCE
approval of safety related works in coordination with finance duly
explaining the necessity of the work and its connection to the
safety.
6.8.2 CE/TM has advised to put more efforts in all respects to make DRM/BZA
track more fit . Advised SR.DEN/North to put lot of emphasis on PCE
the track while approaching Godavari bridge(Rail cum road bridge)
as it is in bad condition and as it has another 40 years of service.
6.8.3 CTM/G has advised about the coordination among different DRM/BZA
departments during block time and also other time as coordination PCE
will give good results in the end. PCSTE
PCEE

6.8.4 PCSO advised CRSE/SR.DME to explore the possibilities of

finding the root cause for Bolster coil spring breakages at RJY DRM/BZA
which was observed during rolling examination by C&W staff. It PCME
was more in RJY than in other depot in S.C.Railway. Cause need
to be found out duly analysing the conditions for breakage .
6.8.5 CELE advised to propose for the arrangements of train checking by DRM/BZA
C&W at KAPT, as it has become difficult for GLP to detect PCME
damages in the wagons. But it was told by ADRM that most of the
trains checked by GLP at KAPT are having valid BPCs only.
6.8.6 CELE also advised to explore the possible measures “to reduce
using of Smart phone by Running staff “at running rooms during DRM/BZA
their rest time. This is disturbing the quality of the sleep of running PCEE
staff which will affect the safety. As such PCSO advised to put
jammer s in running room to avoid using of smart phones.
6.8.7 PCSO also suggested to arrange No. of land phones in the running DRM/BZA
rooms for the use of running staff to talk according to their needs. PCEE
This is one method of avoiding smart phone. PCSTE
6.8.8 In response to that “ performance of Walkie-talkies “ most of the
participants told that they were suffering with “SANCHAR” make DRM/BZA
walkie talkies as they were becoming defective very often. PCSTE
Managing duties with these walkie talkies have become difficult. As
a suggestion it was told that “MOTORLA” make walkie-talkies are
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 working better than sanchar in all respects
6.8.9 PCSO suggested to go for the intensive analysis on this and prove
“ motorola” is better option than “ Sanchar” in all respects even
though costly and prove worth taking. Using “sanchar” walkie talkie
which is hampering duties and thus ultimately safety is not at all
advisable.
7.0 KADIYAM STATION
7.1 o Operating
7.1.1 Kadiyam Station:
7.1.2 S&T Failure Register:
Month Nature of Failure Tota
l
October’19 BPAC -1 01
November’1 BPAC-2; Axle Counter-1;Block Instrument-
9 1& Signal Failure-1 05 DRM/BZA
December’1 Track Circuit Failure-1 01 PCEE
9 PCSTE
January’20 Block Instrument-1; BPAC -1; Axle 03
Counter-1
February’20 LC Gate Failure-1 as on date of Safety 01
Audit.
On 17.02.20, from14.40 hrs to 15.00hrs LC Gate failure occurred.
During the period 3 coaching trains were dealt without following
Non-Interlock working during the LX indication failure.
7.1.3 Joint Inspection Register for OHE and S&T Bonds: DRM/BZA
a. Summary of deficiencies is not maintained. PCOM
b. Joint Inspection for the 1st half was not carried as on date of PCSTE
Audit. PCEE
7.1.4 Joint Inspection Register for Points and Crossings:
Joint Inspection for the 1st quarterly was not carried as on date of
Audit.
7.1.5 On 18.08.19, as per TC/18/22 CSM + DGS block was given. T/465
DRM/BZA
was issued for one machine but there is no relevant caution order
PCOM
for the other machine.
7.1.6 Calling on initiation time is reduced to 60 seconds. But on arrival
the route has to be cancelled. The time delay for Calling on DRM/BZA
Cancellation is still 240 seconds The circuit is not modified to suit PCOM
the amended version, i.e., with auto route release on arrival and PCSTE
120 seconds time delay for emergency cancellation.
7.1.7 Monthly summary of failures not being done. Monthly summary of DRM/BZA
S&T failures needs to be maintained and jointly signed by PCSTE
Operating and S&T supervisors.
7.1.8 Vide note under paragraph no. 6.5 (B) of SWR, CRS/SCC approval
DRM/BZA
has been obtained for non detection of points in overlap zone for
PCOM
Calling on signals. But the approval no. is not written. However, the
PCSTE
same is not shown in SWRD.

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7.1.9 There are no Sand Hump/Overshoot lines for Loop line and
DRM/BZA
Common loop lines. Trains have to be received by setting far end
PCOM
points to Main line. It is reported that such movements are affecting
other movements.
8.0 Foot Plate inspection by T.No.18561 Express between RJY-
BZA on 19.02.20
8.1 Sri.T.Konda Babu- PLP/RJY and Sri.M.Anjaneya Kumar-ALP/RJY
were in possession of valid competency certificates.
8.2 a. Loco No.22247/WAP-4/BZA working the train attended IA
schedule on 23.01.2020 and due for IB schedule on
23.03.2020.ICO major schedule attended on 26.11.2019.
b. BPC No.606552 was issued on 19.02.2020 at VSKP/E.Co.Rly
for VSKP-KCG-VSKP trips.
c. Four Fire Extinguishers are due for quarterly maintenance on DRM/BZA
24.04.2020. PCME
8.3 The following were the observation made-
a. Off side signals were not exchanged at Badampudi station.
b. Off side signals were not exchanged at Nuzvid station.
c. No Termination Boards were fixed for SR 50 KMPH at KMs
468/28-27 in NZD South Yard.
d. No Termination Boards were fixed for SR 50 KMPH at KMs
459/15-13 in South Yard.
e. From Automatic Signal No.4321 aspect of VNC Home signal is DRM/BZA
obstructed by Bridge and OHE mast fixtures. PCOM
f. Off side signals were not exchanged at VNC cabin.
9.0 GANNAVARAM STATION:
9.1 Train Signal Register: Entries of the previous 24 hours were not
being certified daily as per BWM guidelines is not done by
SS/GWM daily.
9.2 Stable Load Register:
a. Though it is maintained as per Unified SR 5.23, GLP memos
are not connected with departure particulars of the stable stock.
b. On 26.10.2019, one BRN was placed on Road-5, there were no
clearance/departure particulars written in the register. DRM/BZA
9.3 Points and Crossings Joint Inspection Register: PCOM
st
a. Joint inspection for the 1 quarter was not carried out as on date
of Audit.
b. Joint inspection for the 4th quarter was done on 15.11.2019.
Four deficiencies were noticed. Compliance of the deficiencies
was done by 19.02.2020.
c. It is advised to compliance of the deficiencies at the earliest to
have safe operation of Trains in the system.
9.4 Track Circuits Joint Inspection Register:
Joint inspection for the 1st half year was not carried out as on date DRM/BZA
of Audit. PCSTE
9.5 OHE Joint Inspection Register: PCE
Joint inspection for the 1st half during 2020 was not carried out as PCEE
on date of Audit.
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10.0 Tower car Inspection from RJY-BZA section on 20.02.2020:
10.1 Sr.DEN’s of the section should be conversant with their section
details like locations of IMP/Major/Girder bridge etc. Similarly track
structure / LWR / SWR, temperature range details, SEJ
(convention, improved) details, vulnerable locations (breathing
length of SEJs, girder bridge approaches, LC approaches etc) and
action plan.
10.2 Girder Bridge No.564: Rough riding noticed, the same to be
attended.
10.3 Girder Bridge No.220 at Km.549/33-27 DN line (Yerrakaluva DRM/BZA
bridge) 75% of the steel channel sleeper fittings were found loose. PCE
At few locations, even the fittings have been found dropped.
SSE/P.Way/TDD should be counseled regarding the safety on
girder bridge and a system should be developed by Sr.DEN/N/BZA
for regular and systematic tightening of steel channel sleeper
fittings on all the girder bridges. Through TFR wherever
sanctioned should be immediately done and wherever sanctions
are not there, on Revenue account, fittings should be procured and
the worn out fittings should be replaced immediately.
10.4 Steel Girder Bridge No.220 at KM 549/33-29:
10.4.1 Rail fixing bolts & hook bolt are loose by more than 50%.
10.4.2 Wooden nose block at the end of guard rail missing on both sides.
10.4.3 Approach sleepers - Gap between bottoms of rail to top of sleeper
up to 6 sleepers. Guard rail also not seating on the sleeper
properly

DRM/BZA
PCE

10.4.4 Earth bond, ‘U’ bonds are broken due to corrosion.

10.4.5 Approach of bridge BZA end, alignment & sag. Both end
approaches track needs attention on priority.
10.5 Dendulur (DEL)Station:
10.5.1 Road No.1 is LWR track, no SEJs provided on both ends. DRM/BZA
PCE
10.5.2 Joint Inspection of Points/DELStation: 1st quarter inspection
done on 05.03.19, 2nd quarter inspection done on 10.06.19, 3rd
quarter inspection done on 16.09.19, 13 deficiencies are noticed
and in that 10 were attended. 4th quarter inspection done on
DRM/BZA
28.11.19, 11 deficiencies were noticed and 8 items were attended.
3 items pending i.e 9th sleeper in Point No.20B, 24th sleeper in PCE
12B & 3rd sleeper in Point No.13B was broken, to be replaced. PCSTE
How these sleepers are broken in 3rd quarter inspection time
which are good earlier. Isolator sleepers in Point & Crossing
portions are needs to be indented/procured.

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10.5.3 From Relay Room Register, found that more than 6-9hrs relay
room is in open condition. On 03.08.19 from 10.30hrs to 27.00hrs
& on 18.07.19 from 14.40hrs to 23.58hrs relay room is in open
condition for observation after failure is rectified. It should be
minimized.
10.5.4 DN main line at KM 497/22-18, ERCs are dropping, under/over
DRM/BZA
driven ERCs, GR pads are missing, GFN liners missing
continuously. PSC sleepers are not in square. PCE
10.5.5 Dendulur station: No operating officer has inspected this station DRM/BZA
since 01.08.2018 PCOM
10.6 Traffic Interlocked LC No.354 at KM 497/20-22 between DEL-
EE stations:
10.6.1 TVUs 52662, date of census on 10.03.18, O&E is 20.11.2019.
Classification mentioned as ‘A’, but as per TVUs this gate is
‘Special’ class, needs to be corrected
10.6.2 Sri G.Rambabu, PM working as gateman possessing valid
competency certificate. He has not slung the whistle in his neck. DRM/BZA
10.6.3 Height gauges on both sides are non-standard i.e released rails PCE
are provided. Vertical clearances are need to be corrected as
4.76m-4.78m (ACS 30 of dated 22.10.19 of ACTM-II).
10.6.4 Road width at LC proper/track portion is 6.5m but at speed breaker
portion is 3.5m. Speed breaker also provided only for 3.5m. it
should be extended up to kerb
10.6.5 Speed breaker to speed breaker board is more than 10.0m against
5.0 to 10.0m.

10.7 Kovvuru to BZA section: Most of the station loop lines are LWR
track and provided end SEJs even though fish plate joints are
available in that lines. Fish plate joints should be welded.e.g KVR-
DRM/BZA
PF No.2; track is LWR and some fish plate joints are available in
between two SEJs. SEJ particulars board on both ends missing / PCE
not provided, Eluru-PF No.3 track, NZD Road 1 track also FPJs,
SEJs are provided on either end.
10.8 Steel Girder Bridge No.95UP(6x12.20m, Thammileru) at KM
484/17-13:
a. Bridge proper on DN line LWR track is continued, to be
isolated by providing SEJs on approaches.
b. Inspection ladders missing / fallen. Need to be fixed.
c. Approach sleepers, GR pads are dislocated & ERCs are
dropping.
d. On UP line new steel channel sleepers renewal work is in DRM/BZA
progress. Advised to replace with ‘H’ type steel channel PCE
sleepers.
10.9 LC No.334 at KM 467/8-10 closed recently in lieu of ROB. But
infrastructure i.e LBs, check rails etc., are as it is available.
Gateman also available/working. Division should take necessary
formalities i.e CRS/SCC approval/permission for closing of LC,
dismantle of approach road, abandon gate lodge, removal of check
rails etc., to avoid the wastage of manpower.

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10.10 Steel Girder Bridge No.13 (3x12.1m) at KM 446/1:
a. DN line bridge approach pumping, abutment wall to be raise
to avoid dropping/falling of ballast.
b. Sleeper numbers are not marked on the sleepers. Squaring
of sleepers to be attended.
c. Wooden nose blocks missing on both sides.
d. BZA end approach, wide sleeper spacing i.e 83cm. Need to
be attended. Packing also to be done.
e. 44 rail bolts are in loose out of 66 sleepers on one side
itself. Its very unsafe working. Frequent attention of girder
bridges by the gang, need to be ensured by section
SSE/JE/P.Way.
10.11 General Observations (RJY-BZA section):
i Schedule of dimension of PF clearances in curved track of
Godavari station, need to be ensured. DRM/BZA
ii Godavari Station: Mismatching of rail ends at fish plated joints PCE
where provided under ROB (RJY end) & at KM 557/5-3 are to be
replaced.
iii Cess to clear from vegetation, spreading of ballast, Gradient& KM
stones are covered with full of vegetation at KM 571/32-570/38, KM
568,567,566,565,564, 537 etc.,
iv Pumping of Glued Joint at KM 571/6-4, stock rail weld of SEJ at
KM 571/0 between Godavari-Kovvuru stations, 535/9-5 pumping
welds and GJ & at KM 521/9-7, to be attended.
v KVR: Platform distance pieces missing. KVR yard rag picking is
poor. NDD end SEJ RH tongue rail is worn-out.
vi SEJ at KM 569/17-15 & at KM 536/37, wide gap. SEJ particular
board missing at KM 536/19A.
vii Track alignment at KMs 569 & 568, at KM 564/39-41, 564/19-21
(bridge & SEJ), major alignment at KM 562/27-23, 562/13-
11(bridge approach), at KM 550/5, on bridge proper (Bridge
No.102) at KM 488/39, need to be attended.
viii Bridge name board is faded at KM 568/25, to be repainted.
ix Low/Battered SKV welds at KM 557/35-31 & 21, to be replaced. DRM/BZA
x No Keyman seen from KVR to NDD stations from 07.00hrs to PCE
08.00hrs. Further from NDD to BZA, Keymen standing on DN line
instead of on cess. Personal safety of every railwaymen should be
ensured. They should be suitably counseled.(546/5-3, 543/15,
536/43, 526/27.
xi Tress pass locations needs attention before summer season at KM
549/1, 548/13 etc.,
xii TDD UP main line guard rail to be provided under FOB. SOD
(column to centre of track) to be painted on the column.
xiii Transition curve (un-designed curve) to be attended at KM
535/27A.
xiv No cess at KM 534, released PSC sleepers are thrown scattily.
xv Badampudi Station, Eluru end top point needs attention.
xvi PSC Girder Bridge No.177 at KM 523/0-3, pumping locations
needs to be attended.
xvii Chebrolu Station: Distance pieces missing for PF No.2 track.

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 xviii Pulla Station: Rail head ballast to be cleared on DN main line.
xix ROB No.136A, side earth, vertical cutting to be done.
xx ROB No.104A & ROB at KM 487/13-11, no guard provided
xxi Trolley refuges between RJY-BZA section provided are uneven, no
standard distance is maintained. It should be ensure trolley refuges
are to be provided at LC approach, bridge approach etc. (Para 220
of IRPWM).
xxii Rail head ballast to be cleared at KM 486.
xxiii T/P & T/G boards are faded at KM 483.
xxiv Vatluru station, EE end Points & Crossing portion, track needs
attention.
xxv Steel Girder Bridge at KM 471/23-17, track alignment on bridge
proper. Packing, fittings to be ensured on approaches.
xxvi LC No.338 proper, track is in sag. Rail head ballast on approach to
be cleared.
xxvii LC No.332 approaches needs attention
xxviii Major Bridge at KM 436/35-31 and Major PSC Girder Bridge on DN
main line at KM 480/31-29, guard rail to be provided.
xxix Steel Girder Bridge No.11 at KM 443/7-1 (UP line) track is in sag.
Similarly at KM 442/19 also track is in sag.
xxx Bridge No.10 at KM 442/7-3- alignment on approach track.
10.12 Most part of the length from RJY to end of Sr.DEN/N section are DRM/BZA
surrounded by plants and bushes on the cess giving a negligent PCE
look. Action shall be taken to organize de-weeding.
10.13 Foot by foot survey should be conducted on all the girder bridges,
duly indicting the condition of the fittings each sleeper-wise
including crushed rubber pads and action plan shall be made to
attend.
10.14 Many sleepers at isolated locations were found damaged and the
same should be replaced on war foot basis.
DRM/BZA
10.15 Few sleepers have been broken in points & crossings. Foot by foot
PCE
survey should be conducted at all the yards and identify such
sleepers by number-wise and the same should b replaced.
Similarly, TFR also should be planned in points & crossings, duly
replacing the crushed rubber pads, even in the switch portion.
10.16 BZA Yard:- During the Foot plate inspection, it is noted that several
avoidable joints were noticed which should be immediately planned
to be welded, for improving the riding quality.
Safety.195/Bi-monthly Safety Audit/5/2019/BZA Date: 27.05.2020

(M.RAVINDRANATHA REDDY)
PRINCIPAL CHIEF SAFETY OFFICER

Copy to DRM /BZA

PCE, PCOM, PCME, PCSTE & PCEE.

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