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Basic Function of control of Railway

Basic Functions of Control:

 

1. Train Control: This job is done by SCOR (Section Controller).Supervising & regulating movement of trains from station to station on the section to avoid delay to trains and to maximize utilisation of the capacity of the section by: -

(a) Monitoring movement of trains from station to station and recording paths and detention on COA.

(b) Arranging crossing and precedence of trains judiciously.

(c) Arranging working of departmental and material trains.

(d) Giving time signal to all stations on the section daily at appointed time

(e) Fulfilling interchange commitment.

(f) Arranging proper movement of assisting/ banking / light engines.

(g) Clearance of sick wagons from Roadside stations.

(h) Arrangement of relief for 10 hrs duty staff.

(i) Incident management on rail network & at station

(j) Arranging Engineering and/or power blocks in such a way as to involve minimum disturbance to train running.

(k) Maintaining fluidity of yards by controlling the flow of stock in and out of yard

(l) Arranging Speedy relief in case of accidents.

 

2. Traffic Control is the general and over-riding control for supervision of the movement of goods and coaching traffic on the section. It is exercised by :

 

(a) Collecting information from the various stations on the section in respect of –

(i) Registration for wagons outstanding at stations and arrangements for supply of wagons.

(ii) Number of wagons loaded and empty wagons/rakes awaiting despatch.

(b) Arranging running, regulation, putting back and cancellation of trains.(both freight & coaching)

(c) Securing maximum loads for trains.

(d) Collecting stock position from the different stations, marshalling and terminal yards.

(e) Arrangement of Crew & Guard for freight trains

(f) To keep liaison with adjoining Railways and Divisions for interchange commitments

(g) Monitoring and coordinating working of yards, goods sheds sidings, loco-shed, TXR depots etc.

(h) Supervising of stock control.

(i) Arranging supply of wagons against pending registration.

(j) Securing optimum utilisation of stock, with minimum detention.

(k) To ensure optimum utilisation of loco and staff.

(l) To arrange ART & Crane from adjoining Railway/ Division in case of accidents and other coordination.

 

3. Power Control -

Power Control is responsible for provision of motive power to all trains by maintaining position of locomotives.

(a) Requisitioning engines from loco sheds for all operating requirements, i.e. Train working, Shunting and Banking.

(b) Ensuring most economical use of engines by close supervision both in Traffic Yards and sheds.

(c) Ensuring the return of engines to “Home Sheds” at regular intervals for servicing and maintenance.

(d) Ensuring an even balance of engines and crews between running sheds for meeting demands of traffic,

(e) Ensuring that light engine kilometres is kept to the minimum.

(f) Providing guidance to running staff for troubleshooting.

 4. Carriage and Wagon -

Carriage and Wagon Control is responsible to assist the train and traffic control and to:

 

(a) Ensure timely examination and fitness of all trains

(b) To keep a watch over the detachment of sick wagons/coaches and to arrange for their early repair and fitness.

(c) Keeping a watch over availability of vital C&W components, like Air Hoses, Washers, Clamps etc.. and efficient working of equipments & machines in C&W depot to avoid detention to trains.

(d) To keep a watch over placement of wagons /coaches in sick line and their release.

(e) To keep account of detention to trains on C&W account and take remedial action.

(f) To provide guidance to running staff for trouble shooting.

(g) For Electrical Multiple Units, this function is performed by Traction Loco Controller (TLC).

(h) Monitor the movement of POH due stock to workshops

5. Commercial Control

 Commercial Control assists the Traffic and Train Control:

 

(a) To expeditiously dispose off unclaimed and unconnected wagons, parcel consignments.

(b) To keep a watch on detention to trains on Commercial account like Alarm Chain Pulling, Carriage watering, Parcel working etc., and take remedial measures.

(c) To ensure quick transhipment of sick wagons by arranging matching stock and labour.

(d) To keep a watch over submission of station returns.

(e) Monitoring of public complaints lodged at the stations.

(f) To ensure proper maintenance of public amenities available at stations.

(g) Any other job entrusted by Sr. DCM/ DCM.

 

6. Traction Power Contro

Traction Power Control is provided to assist in Traffic and Train Control for:

(a) Arranging maintenance blocks for OHE

(b) Arranging alternative power supply in case of tripping etc., through remote control.

(c) Monitoring OHE failures and taking remedial action.

(d) Monitoring detention of trains on OHE accounts.

(e) Guiding running/ station staff in trouble shooting.

 

7. Engineering Control: Monitors imposition & cancellation of Engineering Restrictions, Working of track machines & monitoring integrated maintainable blocks. To co-ordinate works during maintenance blocks Running of Material trains.

 

8. Signal Control assists Traffic and Train Control and is required :

 

 a) To keep a watch over the S&T failures and take remedial action.

b) To ensure efficient working of communication channels

 

9. Security Control is responsible for prevention of theft of property and assists passengers in trains/stations.

10. Crew Control:

a) Crew control ensures availability of Train crew (Loco Pilot).
b) He has got the details of all kinds of loco pilot available in the division like Goods & passenger.
c) Issue instruction to all depot/Lobbies regarding movement of crew so that crew may be available for the traffic in all directions as per forecast.
d) Maintain the balance of crew with all adjoining divisions.
e) Arrange relief for loco pilot and avoid bursting of 10 Hour rule.

12. ETL Control:

Issues instructions to ETL staff if complained regarding fan, light, Battery and dynamo in train.

 Functions of Traffic Control: The main functions of Traffic Control are:

a) Continuous supervision of the movement of all traffic in the controlled area with a view to achieve the maximum possible operating efficiency.

b) Systematic input of data to COA for maintenance of accurate charts of train movements and arrangements of crossing and precedence to the greatest advantage.

c) Analysis of detentions to trains

d) Planning, ordering and running of goods trains to the best possible paths.

e) Maintaining the fluidity of marshalling yards/freight terminals.

f) Taking remedial action in the event of yard/terminal congestion.

g) Elimination of avoidable detentions to goods stock at loading and unloading points and at transhipment stations.

h) Allotment and distribution of goods stock to stations,

i) Supply of information to adjoining controls, terminals and engine changing stations regarding the movements of trains to enable adequate timely arrangements for their reception and onward despatch.

j) Arranging of engineering and other departments blocks with minimum detention to traffic.

k) Running of material trains and other track machines, tower wagons etc.

l) Arranging relief for engine crews and Guards.

m) Ensuring maximum utilisation of locomotives.

n) Issuing instructions for train working in case of equipment failures and whenever abnormal methods or working have to be resorted to.

o) Speedy arrangements for relief rescue and restoration in the event of accident.

p) To assist in the realistic planning of time tables and punctual running of passenger trains in coordination with various departments, other divisions and other railways.

q) To keep a watch over damaged stock at road side stations, yards and sick lines and to ensure that they are promptly attended to

r) To rectify immediately the irregularities on the part of line staff and provide them necessary guidance.

s) To provide operations management information.

t) To ensure smooth functioning of COA and other IT applications

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