GOVERNMENT
OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS ( Railway Board)
No.
2003/Elect(TRS)/441/3 Vol.-I Pt-I dated
: 13.12.2012
SUB : Proper functioning of Vigilance Control Device (VCD) on electric
locos
On 10.12.2012, freight train no. N/BRS hauled by MU electric loco 23910 +
23133 (BZA/SCR) passed Home signal of Bhanwar Tonk (BHTK)
station of BSP — PND section (BSP division of SECR) at "ON"
position at 04.21 hrs and stopped in front of station building
after bursting point no. 16. Primary investigation revealed that VCD of the leading
locomotive was in isolated condition at that time. It is primarily understood
that it may be a case of lack in alertness of crew in 'Vee' hrs
and this incidence of SPAD could have been avoided if VCD was in working
condition. Moreover, reports of recent safety drive, received from
Zonal Railways, indicates that large no. of locos are running with VCD
in isolated condition.
Since, isolation of VCD is a serious lapse in safety and hazardous for
train operation, this is to be viewed seriously & corrected
on first opportunity.
In view of the above, Zonal Railways are
advised the following:
i.
All electric locos fitted with VCD to be
turned out from homing shed with VCD in working condition. Efforts are to be
made for attending VCDs in isolated condition for minor defects even at
trip sheds.
ii.
Whenever loco fitted with VCD touches shed its event data to be downloaded
to check periods of its isolation for few latest trips & report to
be sent to concerned Sr.DEE(TRO)s for identification of isolation cases of
VCD on freight as well as passenger locos by running staff.
iii.
Running staff to be counseled not to isolate VCD without any valid reason
and reason should be recorded in log book properly.
iv.
Genuine cases of VCD isolation to be investigated in details with submission
of monthly failure report to RDSO for identification & rectification
of design defects, if any.
Zonal
Railways are advised to take necessary action accordingly.
(Ved Pal )
Exe. Dir. Elect. Engg. (RS)
Railway Board
Railway Board
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