DETACHED PARTS OF ENGINE OR VEHICLE ON TRACK:
  • If any part of an engine or a vehicle becomes detached and there is a reason to believe that the detached part has fallen on the track a careful search must be made for the missing part by the training staff.
  • If the missing part cannot be traced, the train must be stopped at the next block station ahead and the Station Master advised of the occurrence by the Guard.
  • The Station Master shall repeat the information to all concerned including the Station Master at the other end.
  • It will be the duty of the Station Master concerned to issue a caution order to the Driver of the first train proceeding into the section to be on the lookout for the missing part and inform the Junior Engineer (Permanent Way), Gang men, etc.