Working Time Table (WTT) (G.R. 4.07)

A large amount of information is required to be conveyed to the staff connected with running of trains and schedule of standard dimensions & maintenance of infrastructure on the Railways. They must not only know the timings of the trains, but also a lot of information about what maintenance/attention like fuelling, watering, engine changing or any other service to be provided.

This book consists of four parts:

  • PART ―A‖ – Timing Section

  • PART ―B‖ – Non-Timing Section

  • PART ―C‖ – Important Circulars, JPO‘s etc.

In addition, the train crew needs a lot of information about track, signals and other facilities and such information is conveyed to the staff through the Working Time Tables. These Time Tables are printed separately for Division wise on the orders of PCOM every year in the month of July/October along with Public Time Table at zonal HQRTS.

Important items included in these Time Tables:

  1. 1

    Detailed timings of trains at each station namely arrival, departure, skip timings (advertised timings) on section, even for stations where do not stop.

  2. 2

    Maximum permissible speed for various trains on each section.

  3. 3

    Type of locomotive permitted to run on each section.

  4. 4

    Normal running time for goods, passenger, express and superfast trains.

  5. 5

    Particulars of Engineering allowance/Traffic allowance provided on each section.

  6. 6

    System of working of trains on each section.

  7. 7

    Details of system of signalling available, type of interlocking provided and number of running lines at each station with line capacity.

  8. 8

    Ruling gradients, critical block section and precautions required to be taken for running of trains across section.

  9. 9

    Details of permanent speed restrictions on each section.

  10. 10

    Details about stations where medical equipment/vans and accident relief trains are based.

  11. 11

    Details of emergency sockets location and kilometerage.

  12. 12

    Important rules about safety of train operations including the JPO‘s and other bulletins.

  13. 13

    Telephone numbers of stations, list of all revenue officials along with phone numbers and jurisdiction of various inspectors of each department.

  14. 14

    These copies are supplied to all stations, Loco Sheds/Crew Lobbies, and individual copies for Loco pilots, Asst. Loco pilots, Guards, Inspector of Track, Station Masters and other necessary staff.

  15. 15

    One copy of WTT of each division shall be sent to CRS for information.

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