G.R. 4.29: Damaged or Defective Vehicles

Symptoms of Hot Axle

Symptoms of Hot Box (Seizure of Roller Bearing)

  • Smell

  • Splashing of oil

  • Smoke

  • Smell of burnt grease

  • Whistling sound

  • Discolourisation of paint on hot box plate

  • Flame

  • Red glow during night

  • Metallic sound

  • Skidding of wheels

  • Tilting of springs

Procedures:

  1. 1

    If hot axle box is found at a station where C&W staff are not provided, the vehicle shall be detached from the train.

  2. 2

    If hot axle is found between stations, train shall be brought to a stand immediately. Loco Pilot shall examine the axle box and attend it.

  3. 3

    In case of hot axle, Loco Pilot shall exercise his discretion with regard to the restricted speed at which it is safe.

  4. 4

    The SM receiving advice of hot axle, preferably receive the train on main line. Loco Pilot can enter station.

  5. 5

    If it is not possible to receive the train on main line, train shall be brought to a stop at FSS and received on any line.

  6. 6

    On arrival at station, hot axle wagon shall be examined by C&W staff or it has to be detached.

  7. 7

    It will be attached only after attending by TXR staff and given ‗Fit to Run‘ certificate.

  8. 8

    In case of any vehicle met with an accident and brought to a station for stabling from accident spot, it shall not be moved until DRM permits.

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