Technical Circular No.

48 (Rev0)

Government of India
Ministry of Civil Aviation
(Commission of Railway Safety)

Technical Circular No. 48

Guidelines for Inspection for Opening of

Metro Railways
(Signal & Telecommunication, Electric-
Traction, Civil Engineering, Operation &
Rolling Stock)
(Along with list of Specification Standards of Metro Railways)

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Testing of Signalling and Train control system in Metro

1. In Metro systems there is a continuous interaction between the Rolling stock and Signalling
system through the train borne signalling equipment fitted in the train which allows safe
operation and control of train in ATO/ATP/RM modes. In case of cut out mode the link
between signalling system and Rolling stock is cut off and the maximum speed limit of 25
kmph shall be enforced by on board Rolling stock equipment.
2. Following signalling train borne equipment are fitted in the rolling stock:
Pick up Coil -Pick Up coils are used for Continuous track to train message transmission. 2 Coils
per cab (Installed in front of first axles).

Beacon Antenna It is used for spot transmission from train to track and track to train. It is
installed in the under frame of cab

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Odometer It is used for measuring train speed and displacement. Installed in Trailer
car.

Train Borne ATC cubicle This equipment gathers continuous and spot message from
track via pick up coil and beacon antenna. It gathers speed and displacement
information from Odometer. It then processes this information and generates cab
signal and controls train movement.

Driver machine Interface It provides an interface between train operator and the ATC
system. It is installed in the train cab.

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3. Communication system: The train is equipped with Public address system and passenger
information system. The route map is displayed on a dynamic route display. One LCD display of
18.5 is installed above each side entrance doors for displaying network route. Eachcar is fitted
with 4 numbers of surveillance cameras to cover entire Car area. The view from each camera is
displayed on a display unit installed in drivers cab. Automatic announcement are triggered by
on board PA system, however facility also exists to make pre-recorded announcement
manually or live announcement by TO. Live announcement can also be made by OCC through
train radio. The TO can communicate with OOC over Train Radio as well as Tetra.
4. Following Train run Tests to be carried out:

S no Test Procedure of Testing Result expected and GR Reference

1. Speed Trial between Train is run in ATO mode To record the track parameters
end to end station of All the stations are To ensure that all the PSRs as
inspection section skipped by activating skip submitted in the opening
mode. documents are followed.
OMS is installed in rear Speed of trains reduced in station
Driving motor car platforms to 55 kmph
2. Testing of Operation of push button GR chapter XI, Rule 72(4)(a),(b)
Emergency Tripping ETS To switch off the traction power
switch supply on the line near the ETS in
case of emergency
Verify the procedure followed
after operation of ETS
3. Testing of Operation of ESP when GR chapter III, Rule 20(4)(ii)
Emergency stop The train is on the Train Entering, stationary or
plunger approach to a station leaving the platform shall
Train is standing on experience a fully irrevocable
platform emergency brake application.
When the train is leaving a
station
4. Traction test with All left hand doors to be Train should not move
Doors in Open opened by train operator. Emergency brake shall remain
Condition. Train Operator to move applied with red indication of EB
the train by moving the lamp provided on Indication Panel.
Traction and Braking This confirms that with door in
Controller (TBC) handle to open condition, it is not possible to
max. Powering position move the train.

5. ATC Over speed test Train operator to exceed When train speed exceeded
the target speed on DMI target speed of 75 KMPH by 1KMPH
over speed warning icon appeared
on DMI with the buzzer sound.
On exceeding the target speed of

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75 KMPH by 3KMPH, ATP Full

Service Brake (ATP FSB) to be
applied from ATP side, which can
be confirmed from reduction of
speed and appearance of over
speeding warning icon on DMI.
EB will applied through ATP if
speed of the train is more than
3KMPH from the target speed
This test confirms Emergency
Brake verification for Over speed
from ATP side.
6. Correct stopping and To stop the train before Door Authorisation indication shall
Door authorisation NSMB and try to open the not come
test door Train operator shall not be able to
open either left or right hand
doors.
Train is now moved and docked on
NSMB. Platform on Left hand side.
Tried to open Right had sided
doors. The Right side door could
not be opened as platform is on
Left hand side
7. Multiple train Test One train shall be kept As the Test train approaches the
ahead stationary train the target speed
Now from the test train gets reduced and on further
we approach the moving closer the target speed will
stationary train be lost and EB will be applied
Application of EB to be confirmed
by EB lamp on the indication panel
and through brake cylinder
pressure gauge.
Safety margin between the two
trains to be measured which should
be between 26 to 30 meters.
8. Movement in TO to exceed the speed At a speed of 26 KMPH, Red EB
Restricted Manual limit of 25 KMPH in RM icon will displayed on left side of
(RM) driving mode mode the DMI and Emergency brake (EB)
will be applied in the train
Over speed 25KMPH EB
message shall appear on DMI.
9. On Board ATP On Run Switch off one ATC Train working shall not be affected.
Redundancy test equipment The hot standby ATC system should
take over seamlessly.

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10. Track circuit drop Track circuit drop in the Target speed will reduce and then
test face of approaching train lost
EB will be applied
Distance between the train and the
entry point of dropped track circuit
to be measured .The distance will
be around 26 to 30 meters
11. Point Disturbed Test When train is approaching EB will be applied and the target
point detection of Point to speed will be lost
be failed.
12. ATP Roll back test Train to be taken to Up Train will start rolling back After 1
gradient point metre of roll back movement, EB
TBC to be kept in will be applied. Distance of 1
minimum powering and metre measured from OMAP
after slight movement TBC tool. When EB released train
put in coasting position started rolling back since TBC was
in coasting position and again EB
was applied further roll back of 1
metre.
Subsequently during further roll
back, train will de-localised and
EB will be applied
13. Two consecutive Remove two consecutive After passing the first missing
beacon missing test. beacons beacon the train will be running
normally with target speed.
After passing the second beacon
target speed is lost and EB is
applied.
14. Cut out mode test No ATP indication available When TO tries to exceed speed of
25 kmph EB is applied and is
conformed from brake cylinder
pressure gauge
15. One Bogie cut out One bogie is isolated Bogie isolation indication appears
test through bogie isolation cock on DMI
of bogie 70 kmph speed limit message pops
up on TMS main screen
16. Door Obstruction At station, when train The doors retract and again
received the distance-to- attempts to close twice and in the
go authority in ATO mode, third attempt doors remain open.
obstruction is put in the The train cannot be departed even
door while closing. after pressing Departure button.

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5. Signalling Check at Stations

a. Station Control Room

S no Checks
1. Station controller competency certificate
2. Documents to be verified
Station Working order
Assurance Register
PN Book
Permit to work Register
3. Availability of Essential equipments at the station as per Station working order
4. Knowledge of Station Master
ATS work station operation
Taking control from OCC normally and Force control during emergency
Transfer of control to VDU in case of failure of LATS
Working of staff protection key
Procedure for use of Crank handle
Emergency stop plunger operation
5. Panel testing
Testing of Approach locking
Conflicting route locking testing
Route cancellation and time taken
Route blocking/Unblocking
Staff protection key interlocking testing
Crank handle interlocking testing
Manual operation of points
Safety critical commands working

a. Signal Equipment Room

S no Checks
1. competency certificate of maintainer
2. Documents to be verified
Compliance of any condition recommended by ISA
Factory acceptance test and system acceptance tests records
Selection tables approval
Signalling plan
Earthing and bonding plan
Pre commissioning test records of Points ,Signals and track circuits
Availability of maintenance manuals
Cable core and Route plans

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Cable meggoring details

Signal sighting report

3. Tests
Installation of valid software in CBI by verifying the checksum
Redundancy of ATP equipment /channel and indications of failed
equipment in OCC
Redundancy of CBI equipment
Measurement of Earth resistance
Track circuit transmitter and receiver equipment readings
Working of power supply equipment during power failure conditions
Provision of Lightning and surge protection devices
Working of maintenance terminal and alarms for various failures.
Access control to signal equipment room
Provision of fire extinguisher and smoke detectors in equipment room

a. Outdoor

S no Checks
1. Tests
Testing of points .compare with reference reading
Testing of Track circuit and its tuning unit
Testing of signal and its cascading

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Check List of Electrical Installations for Metro Railways

A) Documents required to be submitted to CRS as per Chapter II Rule -4 of Opening of Metro Railways
for Public Carriage of Passengers Rules, 2013

SL. Description Proforma/Form Remarks

A Administrative note giving salient features of the
project
B Tabulated Details as below
1 Curve Abstract Form I
2 Gradient abstract Form II
3 Bridge Abstract Form III
4 Via duct abstract Form IV
5 Important bridge abstract Form V
6 Ballast and permanent Way Form VI
7 Station and Station sites Form VII
8 Brief Particulars of rolling stock Form VIII
9 Brief Particulars of traction installation Form IX
10 Power supply installation abstract Form X
11 Restricted OHE clearance abstract Form XI
12 Electrical crossing Over Metro Railway Tracks abstract Form XII
13 Traction maintenance depot abstract
Form XIII
14 Ventilation, smoke management and fire safety
measures in tunnels and stations Form XIV
15 Brief particulars of signalling and train control systems Form XV
16 Certificate of the Chief executive officer (MD) Form XVI
17 Infringement of Moving and fixed dimensions Form XVII
18 Deflection test of bridges Form XVIII
19 Joint safety certificate for rolling stock Form XIX
20 Signalling safety certificate Form XX
C Index plan and sections
D Drawing of works including stations, tunnels of running
section, power supply & OHE layout and signalling
system
i Station architectural drawing
ii Running sections (structural plans and elevations)
iii Power supply & OHE plans
iv Signalling scheme plan for the section and control table
E Other documents
i Station working orders
ii Checklist of question & answers
iii EIG sanction for OHE and it's compliance
iv EIG sanction for EHT/HT installations at Sub-Stations &

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v Short circuit test results
vi Clearance from department of telecommunication
vii Clearance of fire safety measures at stations
viii License for working of lifts
F Entrance/Exits details

B) The following electrical installations shall be inspected, keeping in view the essentiality of services and
safety of passengers:-
Protection systems of substation
Earthing and Bonding of installation
Essential services to run in case of major Breakdowns
Electrical Clearances
Implantation of OHE masts and other Structures
Caution and Danger Notice Boards for Public and Staff
Maintenance facilities and manpower
Fire fighting measures
Operating Staff are in possession of statutory rule books, registers, forms etc.
Provision of shrouds in case of third rail DC traction system;
Assurance registers signed by various metro railway staff of their knowledge of working in
electrified traction area.
Particular attention shall be paid to the safety and operational aspects of the train movements and
to see that staffs are in possession of statutory rule books, registers, forms etc.

C) Check List for Various Installations

A) Traction Substations
SNo. Description Remarks
1 Name boards, Danger boards and Protected area
boards
2 Single Line Diagram (SLD)
3 Provision of getting power from at least two
sources both at HT and LT side
4 Shock treatment charts at easily visible places
5 First aid box, Fire buckets and fire extinguishers
6 Earth Connections of all the equipments as per
drawing
7 Measurement of Earth Resistance ( Tr. Neutral and
Equip. Body)
8 Functioning of SCADA
9 Fire Trace Tube fire detection or any other system
for detection of smoke/fire in all the electrical
panels
10 Proper grade insulation mats in front of panels

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11 Sufficient space for operation & maintenance of

panel
12 Emergency/Fire entry/exit from/to substation
13 Working of Emergency phone
14 TVF Rooms, ECS Rooms and ECS Ancillary Building
inspection w.r.t Fire extinguishers, Smoke
detectors, Fire detection systems in panel
15 Physical Working of TVF in both the directions
16 Provision of UPS for Emergency lighting of Station
17 Provision of DG sets in case of power failure with
Auto starting and changeover feature

B) Checklist for Station Control room

SNo. Description Remarks
1 Competency certificate of SM. Modified SWO and
Assurance
2 Awareness of operation of ETS and ESP
functionality
3 Fire Alarm System Functioning and Testing
4 Shock Treatment Chart
5 Sealed and standard First Aid box
6 Fire Extinguishers, Refill Date
7 Sectioning diagram of the section
8 SCADA Functioning
9 Operation of TVFs
10 Lift and Escalator Indication panel
11 Valid Regulatory clearance certificate for Lift and
Escalators
12 Valid Regulatory Fire clearance of the Station
13 Standard operating procedure for station staff
14 Treatment Chart for Electric Shock Boards

C) Checklist for Station Area

S.No. Description Remarks

1 Bonding and earthing of roof structures
2 Caution boards for public at various entrances to metro
railway stations
3 Caution boards for staff at prominent place
4 Caution Unwired Turnouts, Electric Engine Board, Power
block Working Limit Board, Restricted clearance board.
5 Protective screen at bridges
6 Clearances at bridges, Contact wire height, Height of
bridge, Min. Electrical Clearance
7 Properly illuminated sign board to direct passengers at
appropriate locations

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D) Checklist for Maintenance Depots

S.No. Description Remarks

1 Break down attention vehicles
2 Man power TRD, TRS
3 Treatment for Electric Shock Chart
4 First Aid Box
5 Caution Notice board
6 Competency certificate to staff, supervisors
7 Fire fighting measures

E) Check List for Control Centre

S.No. Description Remarks

1 Manuals, Rules, Books
2 Competency Certificate Traction Power Controller

F) Checklist for Route/Other Items

S.No. Description Remarks

1 Bonding earthing of masts, Earthing of all the
continuous metallic structure (Railing, stairs, mats
etc.) parallel to OHE
2 Earthing/Bonding of Track and girders
3 Proper earthing arrangements
4 Implantation, contact wire Height, stagger actual as
against design tangent, inside curve, outside curve.
5 Restricted clearance boards at OHE masts, signal
posts.
6 Safety arrangement for balance weight approved
7 Anti-climbing Devices
8 Earth wire running all through tunnel and connected
with earth grid as per approved earthing plan
9 Valid Approval of adopted OHE design from Rly
Board
10 Infringement of SOD if any
11 Vertical and Horizontal clearance of any Power line
crossing
12 Cross passage doors between UP/DN tunnels
13 Clear and safe emergency walkway all over the track
14 Easy passage/stairs from emergency walkway to
platform at both ends
15 DJ open close and other caution boards at
prescribed locations
16 Short Circuit test at farthest end
17 Maintenance facilities and manpower

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18 Measures provided to control stray current and

corrosion of steel structures, specially in case of
third rail DC traction system
19 EIG sanctions and compliance of EIG observations
20 Inspection notes of Metro Railway Officers and its
compliance.

G) Tests/measurements to be done during Inspection

S.No. Description Remarks

1 Implantation, Contact wire height and stagger
measurement on tangent track, inside curve,
outside curve.
2 Earth Resistance measurements at TSS, ASS, Over
line Structure. In Substations, Transformer Neutral
earth and Body earth both are to be measured.
3 Remote operation of Circuit breakers through
SCADA
4 Auto Start feature of DG sets provided at Stations
5 Measurement of working clearance at critical
locations, if any
6 Measurement of long term clearance at critical
location, if any

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CHECK LIST FOR INSPECTION OF CIVIL ENGG. ITEMS TO BE INSPECTED

BEFORE OPENING OF METROS

Documents to be inspected :
1. Chief Executive Officer shall, while making reference to the Commissioner of
inspection and report on the safety of the metro railway under sub-rule (2) of
rule 3, furnish all relevant documents to the commissioner from the
following list of documents, namely:

a Tabulated details;
b Index plan and sections;
c Drawings of works;
d Certificate by the Chief Executive Officer;
f Approval of the Electrical Inspector to the Government (EIG) in respect of
electrical works and the energisation of the power supply and traction
system;
g Oscillation trial and speed test report in respect of new type of rolling stock,
and the joint safety certificate from the heads of disciplines involved in the
project construction, and operation and maintenance of the metro railway;
h Track Standards, Loading Standards and the Schedule of Dimensions, as
approved by the Central Government for the project;
i List of infringements of moving and fixed dimensions;
j Safety Management System approved by the Chief Executive Officer;
k Working orders to be enforced at the operations control centre, depot and at
each station; and
l Administrative note giving salient features of the project.
2. The documents referred to in sub rule (1) shall indicate the distance from the
same fixed point in kilometers and decimals up to two digits and the fixed point
shall be clearly defined in a note on the plan and section sheets of the work
documents.
3. The datum adopted shall be mean sea level as fixed by the Survey of India and
heights shall be mentioned with reference to the datum in meters and decimals
up to two digits.
4. The documents referred to in sub-rule(1) shall be signed by the heads of each
technical discipline, except the certificate at (1)(d), which shall be signed by the
Chief Executive Officer himself.

Other documents :

(a) Tabulated details.

(b) Index plan and sections
(c) Drawing of works.
(d) Certificate by Chief Executive Officer/Head of the organization.
(e) Oscillation trial and speed test report in respect of new type of rolling
stock and it safety certificate issued by Head of disciplines.

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(f) Track standards, Coading Standards and the Schedule of Dimensions as

approved for the project.
(g) List of infringements of moving & fixed dimension.
(h) Safety Management System approved by Head of the Organization
(C.E.O).
(i) Administrative note giving salient features of the project.

Contents of the Documents :

Tabulated details which shall consist of important characteristics of the metro
railway or a portion thereof to be opened for public carriage of passengers, and in
particular shall include:-
(a) Curve abstract as specified in Form I;

(b) Gradient abstract as specified in Form II;

(c) Bridge abstract as specified in Form III;

(d) Viaduct abstract as specified in Form IV;

(e) Important bridges abstract as specified in Form V;

(f) Ballast and permanent way abstract as specified in Form VI;

(g) Stations and station sites as specified in Form VII;

(h) Ventilation, smoke management and fire safety measures in viaducts/tunnels

and stations as specified in Form XIV; and

Index plan and section sheets, completion drawings, etc. shall include,-
(a) Index plan and section sheets as mentioned in the Schedule;

(b) Completion drawings of bridges/viaducts showing details of structure, spans,

loading standards adopted, etc;

(c) Completion drawings of tunnels, if any, showing the location of ventilation

shafts, man refuge and cross passages etc;

(d) Diagrammatic plan of station yards showing layout of tracks and particulars
of turn outs, gradients, signals and interlocking installed; and

The comments on the following matters, namely:-

(a) Moving and fixed dimensions;

(b) Strength of bridges/viaducts;

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5. List of infringements of moving and fixed dimensions shall be prepared as

specified in Form XVII and shall contain full explanations for the infringements
and restrictions or precautions to be adopted because of them and the reference
to the authority of the Central Government under which the infringement is
permitted or allowed.
Inspection of following items to be done (at site) :
(1) Track Structure :
(i) Rail and Welding.
(ii) Sleeper and Fastening for ballasted track.
(iii) Track Slab for ballastless track.
(iv) Fastening system for ballastless track.
(v) Insulated Glued Joint.
(vi) Turn out.
(vii) Switch Expansion joints.
(viii) Gradients.
(ix) De-railment Guards
(x) Curves (Sharp Curves, > R<=190mt.)
(xi) Check Rail (On Sharp Curves)

(2) Bridges & Structures :

(i) Abutment
(ii) Slabs & Cantilever
(iii) Bearings
(iv) Pre-stressing etc.

(v) Expansion joints

(vi) Various tests performed.

(3) USFD of Rails & Welds :

The rails and welds shall be ultrasonically tested in field as per requirement of
concerned Specification/Manual/Instructions. The testing shall be ensured
as per provisions of Manual for Ultrasonic Testing of Rail and Welds Revised
2012 with latest amendments.

(4) Drainage System (In Tunnels):

Drainage should be clear and having proper slopes.

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CHECK-LIST FOR METRO RAILWAY (Operations) OPENING

Opening of Metro Railways for Public carriage of Passengers Rule, 2013

contains detailed list of Documents, plans and index to be supplied by the Metro
Railway Administration to the concerned Commissioner prior to the inspection for
opening. Some documents other than these may also be obtained to provide a better
overview of safety and ability to handle passenger traffic at the stations.
Additional documents maybe obtained regarding:-
1. List of Passenger Amenities available at the station.
2. List of facilities for the disabled passengers available at the station.
3. Availability of Bi/Multilingual international signages at the stations.
4. Training facility for the frontline staff & details of its frequency.
5. System followed for issuing competency certificate to the staff.
6. Comprehensive list of Special Instructions issued by the particular Metro Railway
administration as stipulated in various Rules of the Metro Railway General Rules to
deal with particular cases or special circumstances. This can be treated as the S.R. as
in case of Indian Railways.

CHECK- LIST for inspection for Opening of Metro Railways:-

1. Availability of Safety Management System approved by CEO & Working
Orders to be enforced at OCC, Depot and each station included in Rule 4 of
Opening of Metro Railways for Public carriage of Passengers rule, 2013.
2. Moving & fixed dimensions- Form XVII specified for it and shall also contain
full explanation for the infringements and restrictions or precautions to be
adopted for it. Reference of authority of the Central Government permitting
that infringement should also be available.
3. Station Working Orders to be enforced at each of metro railway stations to be
prepared in accordance with the provisions of Metro Railway General Rules,
2012. It should also contain any special condition required to be met with and
shall include traction power working rules.
Station Working Order should contain:-
Location of equipments, guidelines for use;

The emergency evacuation routes at stations and with adjoining block

section;

The designated entrance for attendance by Police, fire and ambulance

vehicles;

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The designated entry for fire services; and

List of medical facilities locally available.

(2) Ready availability of its copy with on duty Station Controller at that
station &

(3) A copy in special marked binder in station control room at

conspicuous location.

4. Availability of competency certificates with metro railway officials connected

with metro operations;

5. Availability of all specified Log-books, P. Number books and other

documents as stipulated by the Metro Railway administration.

6. Rule 12-Provision of handling traffic at each of the stations and

Commissioner to satisfy himself regarding:-

Adequate provisions to handle passenger traffic;

Arrangements for easy access by road;

Adequate fire protection & disaster management measures with safe

evacuation measures for passengers.

7. Rule 15-During inspection of electrical installations particular attention

shall be paid to the following:-

-Caution and danger notice boards for public;

-Assurance Register signed by the staff regarding their knowledge of
working in the electrified traction area;
-Fire fighting measures and its adequacy
-To the safety & operational aspects of train movement
-To see that staff are in possession of statutory rule & instructions books,
registers, forms etc.
-Operations, Electrical, P-way, Signalling & Train control and Telecom
staff are fully acquainted with duties to be carried out after introduction
of electric traction working.

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8. Rule 17- Inspection of Signal and telecom facilities stipulates for checking of
fail-safe system of the signalling system.

9. Rule 18- Inspection of facilities for relief of passengers in case of emergency,

namely:-

In-house facilities and preparedness to combat emergencies; whether

compliance of provision of Rule 55of the Metro Railway G.R. regarding
Specified Special Instructions in place or not, whether any First-Aid training
given to the front line staff, availability of wheel chair, stretcher , First-Aid
box etc. at the station.
10. Communications and arrangements with outside relief agencies;

11. Any other items, as he may consider fit for the safety of the passengers.

Check-list for compliance of Metro Railway General Rules :-

1). Rule 3: Availability of copies of rules at:
(a) (i) Operations Control Center;
(ii) Each station;
(iii) Each rake maintenance depot, traction depot, P-way depot &
signal depot; and
(iv) with such other offices as may be specified under special
instructions; and

(b) With each metro railway employee on whom any definite responsibility has
been placed by these rules, or of any such portion of rules as relate to his duties.
- Availability of Essential equipments at the stations according to
specified provisions.

2). Rule 4: Up-to-date copies of the rules to be available.

3). Rule 15: Access control to authorized staff to enable them to visit
places with restricted access as laid down in this rule.
- The procedure in place to prevent misuse of access control cards or
authorization by undesirable, anti-social & anti- national elements.
4). Rule 20 : Control of signalling:-
Operation in case of any failure of signal, route setting, cab signalling
etc.
5). System of issue of caution orders as specified in special instructions.

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6). Availability of following safety equipment with the train operator when
on duty-
a) a Train operators handbook containing the General Rules & special
instructions and the operating and troubleshooting procedures for the train;
b) two pairs of such spectacles he is required to wear under medical
advice;
c) a tri-color torch or hand lamp capable of showing red, green & white
aspects;
d) a watch; and
e) a First- Aid kit,

7). Failure checks in Train Control & Monitoring System or Train Integrated
Management System

8). System of breathalyzer test of train operators and data analysis.

9). System of reporting of any unusual noticed by the train operator at the
time of signing off.
10). Working of platform doors, if available
11). Availability & working of emergency exit doors. Rule 43 provides for a
designated emergency exit key to be kept in a glass box near station control
room.
12). Knowledge regarding prevention of overcrowding on a platform and
duties of Station controller.
13). Emergency evacuation system as stipulated under Rule 46 & 50
14). Knowledge of Station Controller of Working procedure in other
unusual conditions
15). Knowledge of Metro railway employees about location and use of fire
alarm and fire fighting equipments at their places of work.
16). Knowledge of Station controller in case of Single line working
17). Rules containing provision of Approved Special Instructions as laid
down in the Metro Railway G.R.:-
- Rule 27 (1) Speed of train;
- Rule 27 (6) Speed of a train passing through passenger platform;
- Rule 27 (7) Speed of a train in shunting on mainline.
- Rule 33 (9) Maximum speed of a vehicle without ATP control
- Rule 87 Application of Special procedure.
- Rule 88 (3) Driverless train operation rule.

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Check List of Rolling Stock for Metro Railways

ABBREVIATION
1. ACP Alarm Chain Pulling
2. DBR Design Basis Report
3. EBD Emergency Braking Distance
4. EIG Electrical Inspector General
5. EMC Electro Magnetic Compatibility
6. EMI Electro Magnetic Interference
7. FIBA Failure Indication cum Brake Application
8. ISA Independent Safety Assurer
9. PSTM Procedure for Safety Certification & Technical Clearance of
Metro Systems.
10. MoR Ministry of Railways.
11. OHE Over Head Equipment
12. RS Rolling Stock
13. RDS Research, Design and Standards Organization
O
14. SOD Scheduled of Dimension
15. S&T Signal & Telecommunication
16. VCD Vigilance Control Device
17. WSP Wheel Sliding Protection.

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1- General Information
SNo. Item Description Remarks/Reference
Details
1. Unique Transportation Code
2. Maximum Axle Load in ton
3. Whether RS to be used in a Car Unit or as an
independent vehicle
4. If RS to be used in Unit, then Define One Unit
5. If RS to be used in Unit, then its position in Unit
6. Whether Motored/Trailer/Driving Trailer
7. Passenger Carrying Capacity in nos. (Max.)
8. Power Rating
9. No. of members of Crew
10. Layout/General Arrangement Drawing No.
11. Suspension Arrangement Drawing No.
12. Max. Ride Index as per RDSO Oscillation Trial
13. Min. EBD (in meter) as per RDSO EBD Trial
14. Type of Coupling System
15. Couplers Provided by (Companys name)
16. Braking System provided by (Companys name)
17. Signalling System in Cab provided by (Companys
name)
18. Type of Cab Signalling
19. Coach Manufacturer
20. Codal Life

2. Documents Availability-
Sl. No. Title Remarks
1. RS Maintenance Manual-Mechanical
(approved by MoR)
2. RS Maintenance Manual-Electrical
(approved by MoR)
3. Maintenance Manuals of various RS Sub-
system
4. RS and Signalling & Telecom Interface
Maintenance Manual-(approved by MoR)
5. SOD for RS (approved by MoR)
6. RS Operation Manual
7. RS Safety Manual
8. Disaster Management Manual

3. Approvals/Sanctions Availability-
Sl. No. Title Reference No. &
Remarks, if any
1. Track Structure (approved by MoR)
2. DBR (approved by MoR)
3. Type of Traction System (approved by

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4. Type of Signalling System Adopted
(approved by MoR)
5. EIG Sanction
6. ISA Certification
7. RS Condonation (approved by MoR)

4. Reports/Forms & Certificates Availability-

Sl. No. Title Reference No. &
Remarks, if any
1. RDSOs Speed Certificate & Type
(Provisional, Interim or Final)
2. Joint Safety Certificate-Form XIX under
rule 24(5)(h) & as per RDSOs speed
certificate
3. Track Certificate as per RDSOs speed
certificate.
4. Bridge Certificate- under rule 14(2),
24(5)(c) & as per RDSOs speed
certificate.
5. Rolling Stock Certificate
6. OHE/Electrical Installation Certificate
7. Comments of Metro Railway against each
point of RDSOs Speed Certificate.
8. Oscillation Trial Report (approved by
MoR)- under rule 24(5)(g).
9. EBD Report (approved by MoR)
10. EMC Report (approved by MoR)-under
rule 24(5)(d)(e) & (f).
11. EMI Report (approved by MoR)-under
rule 24(5)(d)(e) & (f).
12. Brief Particulars of RS-Form-VIII under
rule 5(1)(h).

5. Standards/Criterion being followed in Rolling Stock

Sl. Item/Area Standards/Crite
No. rion followed
1. On the RUN which Noise Emission standards being
followed for RS.
2. Safety System Conformance standard.
3. In Coach Design, Coach body conformance standard.
4. In Coach Design, sliding doors conformance standards
5. In Coach Design, Fire Resistance conformance
standard including Interiors.
6. Conformance Standard of Environmental conditions for
the equipment on boards.
7. Wheels performance to which standards.
8. Conformance Standard of Environmental conditions for

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the equipment on boards

9. Wheels performance to which standards
10. Wheel sets conformance standards
11. Conformance criteria for structural design of Bogie
frame.
12. Conformance standards for Bogies of Powered coaches
(Driving Motor/Trailer Motor Coaches).
13. Conformance standards for Bogie of Non-powered
Trailer coaches.
14. Conformance standard for Crashworthiness
15. Conformance standard for Couplers
16. Riding Quality Conformance standards.
17. Riding Index calculation criteria.
18. Bogie stability Test Criteria.
19. Conformance standard for complete Brake System.
20. Noise Measurement criteria for Standing & Moving
Trains.
21. Testing certification of Rolling Stock criteria governing
static test of Car body (for design validation)
22. Conformance standard for installation of Train Data
Recorder.
23. Criteria for calculation of kinematic profile.
24. Standard/Criteria on the basis of which coach width,
Height &length of the coaches has been decided.

6. Whether Maintenance and Rejectable Values/Limits to be followed for the following

sub systems related to safety have been laid down and form part of Maintenance
Manual/Work Instructions or not? If yes, then give reference of Work
Instructions along with its location (in Maintenance Manual or some drawing etc.)
and also state specifically, if the maintenance facilities for each of these items exist
in the depot or not? If yes, then please state what facilities are existing?
Names of the safety related Sub-Systems for the above are as follows:
1.Wheel-Diameter,Gauge,Defects like Root Wear, Thin Flange, Sharp Flange, Deep
Flange, Hollow Tyre, Thin Tyre,
2. Axle
3. Axle Bearing
4. Bogie
5. Brake System
6. Coupler System
7. Shock absorber
8. Suspension System-Air springs in Inflated/Deflated condition etc.
9. Centre Pivot
10. Horn
11. Safety Alarms
12. Video Units
13. Head lights
14. Marker lights
15. Flasher lights

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16. VCD/Deadmans Handle/Pedal

17. Fire Prevention System
18. Signalling System installed in RS
19. Door System
20. Vestibule System
21. Buffer System-Max. Buffer Height variation etc.
22. Speed Recorder
23. ACP Device
24. WSP Device
25. All Communication Systems in RS
26. FIBA
27. Cattle Guard

7. Do the following exist in the Maintenance Depot?

1. Pit Wheel Lathe, if yes then also mention its manufacturers name.
2. Dedicated area for lifting the RS.
3. Pit of adequate depth with proper lighting arrangements.

8. Do the working instructions exist for the following? If yes, then please also
mention the reference no. of the instruction bulletin.
1. Running the RS in case of failure of suspension system (like in case deflated air
spring).
2. Running the RS in emergency conditions.
3. Passenger Evacuation from the RS in case of emergency-Instructions for
Guidance of passengers in Emergency
4. Procedure of Coupling and Decoupling of RS during emergency.
5. Procedure for issuing fitness Certificate for operation of the RS.

9. Briefly mention about of the following in RS

1. Critical Safety Features (Dead mans handle, speedometer, VCD, Air Drier, Flasher
light, Head light, Marker light, online monitoring of RS Health etc. ) provided in RS.
2. Layout of Driving Cab and Signal Visibility.
3. Fire prevention system and separation/isolation of equipment/machine room from
passenger area of the coach.
4. Max. Tractive effort during starting and running. Type of coupling and
coupling/buffing forces during acceleration and braking/coupler strength and buffing
gear capacity.
5. Brake system, emergency braking distance, normal, braking effort diagram vs. load,
normal braking distance, Dead mans handle/VCD operation and parking brake.
6. Crew/Guard and passenger communication system.
7. Emergency Evacuation system and time including emergency lighting system.
Passenger Guidance during Emergency
8. Layout of electrical equipments and its protection.
9. System for preventing over loading of passengers
10. Availability of indication of equipment failure in the driving cab, such as electrical
equipments, Pneumatic springs etc.
11. Maintenance system and coach fitness certificate.
12. Maximum no. of units it can be run in one rake formation.

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13. Normal Entry and Exit system along with Emergency Exit System.
14. Suspension system (alarm for pneumatic suspension failure.
15. Standard of Crash worthiness (External and Internal) of RS including safe speed,
crumble zone and impact energy absorbed.
16. Passengers Guidance system and Destination Board.
17. Injury Free features in Cab/passenger area.
18. Vibration, Noise, Temperature and Dust level in the Cab.
19. Safety related critical parameters (other than already mentioned parameters above)
for certifying Track Worthiness and its rejection limits.
20. Acceptable percentage of failure beyond which operation would be deemed to be
entering into unsafe zone.
21. MMD infringement and minimum ground clearance.
22. Emergency Rescue/Accident Restoration system.
23. Energy saving features provided in the RS.
24. Training/Refresher Courses for Crew & Maintenance Staff. Simulator Training for
Crew.
25. Competency Certificate for Driving Crew (and Maintenance Staff also, if required)

10. Some tests mentioned in PSTM (December 2015) issued by RDSO

Sl. Test Name Yes/No Done by Certificate of
No. whom Examination
given by RDSO-
Yes/No
1. Type test of Coupler
2. Coupler Force Trials
3. Controllability Trial
4. Type test of Brake
System
5. Dynamometer Car
test
6. Brake Calliper Unit
7. EBD Trials
8. Type test of Wheels
and Axles
9. Wheel Offloading
10. Prototype test of
Bogie Frame
11. Static tests of Bogie
Frame
12. Fatigue tests of Bogie
Frame
13. Bogie Rotational
Resistance
14. Oscillation Trials
15. Endurance test of
Bearing
16. Compliance Certificate

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for Crashworthiness
Standards
17. Crashworthy
Simulation as per EN
15227 & GMRT 2100
18. Integrated testing
and Commissioning
test with S&T

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Metro Specification Standards

Abbreviation:
R :- Rolling Stock
E :- Electrical Engineering
C :- Civil Engineering
G :- General

Sl. Description Standards Area

No.
1. Reliability EN50128 G
2. Electric Component- Reliability IEC61709 E
3. Railway Application EN50121-1/-15 E
Electromagnetic Compatibility
2003
4. Electromagnetic Compatibility IEC 61000 E
5. Safety of Traffic Works IRC SP-55 G
6. Rolling Stock UIC 512 R
7. Noise Emitted BS EN 150 3095: 2005 G
8. Rolling Stock Safety System IEC 62276 R
IEC 61508
9. Coach Body EN 12663:2000 R
10. Sliding Door EN 14752 R
11. Plat Form Floor -0/+30mm R
12. Electric lighting EN 13272:2001 E
13. Environment EN 50125-1 G
14. Air Conditioning of coach EN 14750 E
15. Wheel BS EW 13262:2003 R
16. Bogie Powered Coach BSEN 13104:2001 R
17. Powered Axle UIC 615-4 R
18. Non-powered Bogie BSEN 13103:2001 R
UIC 515-4
19. Ride Quality EN 2631-Part 4 R
20. Guidelines for Evaluation of Para 2.1 of ORE report R
Passengers comfort. C-116 (FFT) (Fast
Fourier Transformation
Method) & UK-513 E
21. Bogie Stability Test UIC 515 R
22. Wheel Set Fatigue BS 5892-6 ; BS EN R
13103 & BS EN 13104
(shall have infinite
fatigue life)
23. Complete Brake System EN 134521:2003 R
24. Battery IEC 60623 & IEC 60993 E
25. Electromagnetic Compatibility (i) EN 50121-1:2000 E
Part 1
(ii) EN 50121-1:2000

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Part 2
(iii) EN 50121-3-1:2000
(iv) EN 50121-3-1:2000
26. Environment EN 50125-1-1999 G
27. Noise Level 68 Db-1503381 G
28. Noise Level outside Train ISO3095 G
29. Noise level Main Train 72Db ISO3381 G

30. Noise level outside Train 85Db-ISO3095 (7.5m G

from Train Centre Line)
31. Static Test on Car Body UIC 566 R
32. Train Data Recorder BSEN60529 R
33. Crash Protection RGS-GM/RT/ 72 R
34. Track Compatibility UIC leaflet 700 C
35. Rail Return Current EN 50122-2 E
36. Vibration attenuation on Track DDENV 13481-6 C
Fittings
37. Lateral Acceleration in curve < 0.65 m/Sec2 R
38. Rate of charge of Lateral 0.2 m/Sec3 & < 0.3 R
Acceleration m/Sec3
39. Track (i) UIC 717-2R- of Track C
on reinforced concrete
(ii) UIC-710-R-slackness
of Track gauge on Curve
40. Electrical Safety EN 50122-1 E
41. Rail EN-13671-1-1999 C
UIC 860.0 Technical
Specification
UIC 861-0
UIC 54 & 60 kg/m Rail
Section/Grade 9000
42. Rail shall be pre curved Rail Bonding Process R
43. Rail flash butt well RT/CE/S/001 R
44. Fastening EN 13481-5:2002 R
45. Fastening EN 13146-1
EN 13146-2,3,4,5,6,7
46. CENELEC Standards EN 50126 S
SIC Standard EN 50128
EN 50129
Integrated Safety Assessor
(ISA)
47. Standard for Signaling & Train BSEN 50125 Part 1 S
Control BSEN 60529
48. Signaling BS 4575
49. Signaling EN 60204
50. Switch gear (GIS) IEC 60056, IEC 60156, E
IEC 60298

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IEC 60517, IEC 66044-3

EN 60439-5 & 60947-
1/5
51. Self Cooled Cast resin transfer IEC 61000, IEC 60146, E
EN 50327, EN 50928 &
EN 50329
52. Highest Track Potential 60 V- EN 50122-1 E
53. DTS shall conform IJV-J IEEE, EMC, EN 55022 E
Class A, EN 50082-1
54. Optical Fiber Cable Connection IEC 793 E
IEC 874
55. Contactless Ticket Media ISO/IEC 14443 G
56. Earthing and Bonding EN 50122-1 E
57. Bridge
(i) IRS
(ii) IRC
(iii) IS
(iv) AASHTO
(v) BS
IRC-18
IRC-21
IRC-22
IRC-78
Metallic IRC-89 (Part I)
Elastomers IRC-83 (Part II)
POT PTFE IRC-83 (Part III)
IRC-SP-47-
58. Viaduct Window Load IS 875 C
59. Temperature Loading IRS & IRC code
60. Seismic Load IS 1893-2001 C
61. Design Surface Crack BS 5400 C
62. Temperature effect BS 5400 (Part 2)
63. Protection to Pier BS 5400 (Part 2) &
BS 5400-777(1)
64. Stray Current Corrosion EN 50122-2 E
65. Cement IRS5-40 & OPC-53 C
IS-12269
66. Refrigerant TMT-HYSD SS code R
67. Pre-Stressed Steel IS 14268 C
BS 4447
68. Piles/Pile Cap M 35
Pier M 40
All pre cast M 45
Cantilever M 45
Misc M 30
69. Road Clearance 5.5 m C
70. Structure Design NEPA-130 C

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NFPA-70-National
Electrical Code
NFPA-72- Fire Code
NFPA-130-Standard for
Fixed Guide way
71. Fire Evacuation NFPA-130-2007 G
Sec 5 clause 5.5, Fire
detect NBC-2005
72. Maximum Travel Distance from 100 m G
any point
73. Electrical Fire Alarm IS 3218 E
74. Fire Alarm NBC-2005, BS-EN-81,
NFPA-101
75. Elevator BS 7255 C
76. Circuit Breaker IEC 890, IEC 947 & EN E
60947
77. Circuit Breaker IEC 408 E
78. MCB IEC 898, BS 5486-12 E
79. Switch Board IEC 439/1
80. Switch Board IP 54, IP 65, IP 43
81. Cabling IEC 339-1 E
82. XLPE Cable XLPE-BS 6346, Heat BS
6007
83. Discrimination shall be BS 86, BS EW 60898,
according to BS 7375
84. Lighting Standards E
Energy Loss BS 5266/IS 3217
Road Lighting EN 13201
Luminaries BSEN 60598
Life Safety Code NFPA 101
85. Bonding BS 7617 E
86. Lighting Protection BS 6651, BS 7430, BS E
7671
87. Drainage System BS EN 752 C
BS 8301
BS EN 598
BS EN 545
88. Construction MOSRTH
89. Road Marking IRC 35 C
90. Road Marking Paint IRC 64 C
91. Parking Signage IRC 67 C

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