CHAPTER-10

COMMISSIONING OF ELECTRIC TRACTION

21000 General
When electric traction is to be introduced for the first time or extended to new section on a Railway,
considerable additional responsibility devolves, particularly on the electrical deptt. To discharge these
responsibilities, it is essential to have a clear programme of action to be taken in the final stages of
completion to ensure that:
1. the works carried out departmentally and by contractors are of high standards.
2. the organization for running the services will be ready by the time the sections are commissioned;
3. as and when installations are energized on 25 kV, they are taken over promptly and operated
efficiently.

21001 Preparation by Open Line

The intention of having electrification works carried out by a separate organisation within the Railway
is to relieve the PCEE of the Open Line of the burden of detailed design, supervision and execution
of works, departmentally or through contractor. It is however, essential for PCEE of the Open Line to
keep himself in touch with the developments and progress of works, so that he may take timely action
for taking over the installation on commissioning. He will have to arrange every other thing.
1. creation of an organization, with sufficient number of trained personnel, to take over the operation
and maintenance of the electrified section from the date of Commissioning;
2. recruitment and training ofoperating and maintenance staff;
3. close association of Open Line Officers and staff during the final stages of erection and adjustment
work to enable them to study the details of installations;
4. carrying out of detailed inspection of the works by Assistant Officers and senior subordinates
followed by general inspection by Senior Officers for getting all defects rectified;
5. final tests and trials with rolling-stock;
6. Administrative Officers’ inspection and sanction to the energization of substations, switching
stations and OHE by Electrical inspector;
7. final Inspection of OHE and installations by CRS, commissioning and putting into commercial
service and;
8. post-commissioning work, operation and maintenance.

21002 Organization for Inspection and Taking Over

The PCEE of the open line railway shall set up the organization on the following line:
1. Create all the posts of officers and staff in accordance with the norms and fill up at least 6 months
in advance two post of JAG Officers viz. Sr. DEE/TrD and Sr. DEE/RS along with requisite site
staff and supervisors.
2. when electrification is introduced for the first time on the zonal railway, a nucleus set up at the
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3. organize a Training School at least one year in advance/ for the training of maintenance, operation
and running staff to man the services.
4. Recruit maintenance and operating staff and train them to man the services, arrange for selection of
running staff from steam and diesel cadre and start their conversion training courses at least a year
prior to the date of energization, so as to position adequate number of Loco Pilots, assistant Loco
Pilots and supervisors in time to take over the services.
5. Position the Inspectorial cadre to ensure compliance with the requirements laid down in para 20970
station bystation and to train along with Sr. DSO all the Operating Deptt. staff.
6. Augment the organizational set up 3 months in advance of the date of commissioning posting
additional officer and staff to ensure detailed joint checks and rectification of defects in time.
7. Expedite the completion of facilities for setting up OHE and PSI depots and workshop facilities
built by the construction unit and arrange to equip the emergency vans, OHE Inspection Cars and
other maintenance vehicles to undertake the maintenance and operation.
8. If a loco-shed is part of the RE project, some officers and staff should be posted at least 6 months
before the locos are received so that they can set up the shed facilities jointly withthe construction
unit, arrange for jigs, fixtures, and other special tools, take over the major plant and machinery such
as cranes for light and heavy lifting bays etc. and get themselves organized for the maintenance and
operation of the rolling stock.
Having nucleus setup of key officers is an important step which enables establishing a good rapport
with, and making full use of the resources of the construction organisation in creating full facilities
for the open line maintenance. Opportunity to select right type of men with skill for different jobs
from a number of sources viz. direct recruitment, other open line units and sheds, contractor’s skilled
labour etc. can be taken by the officers if they are in position in good time. This enables the change of
traction from the very first day of energization on trial basis and increase it to a very significant level
immediately after CRS’s inspection and sanction for carriage of passenger traffic.

21003 Duties of Senior Divisional Electrical Engineer (TrD)

1. Assisted by his DEE/ADEE(TrD) he will follow up with the Construction Organization to ensure
that the following works are ready well in advance of the date of commissioning:-
a. Accommodation for the new [Link](TrD)’s Office together with necessary furniture, office
equipment etc.
b. Central Repair Shops, PSI and maintenance Depots, and Sub-depots with necessary road and
rail facilities.
c. Full stock of spare parts, tools and plant, testing equipment, lifting tackle, emergency vans,
motor trolleys, push trolleys, jeeps, motor trucks etc. required for operation and maintenance.
d. Installation of emergency power plant at the RCC.
2. He will make a detailed study of tariff for power supply and get acquainted with officers of the
power supply authorities.
3. He will arrange for creation and timely filling up of all posts required for operation and maintenance.
4. He will arrange for screening and conversion training of staff expected to be rendered surplus due
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21004 Duties for Senior Divisional Electrical Engineer (RS)

1. Assisted by his DEE/ADEE(RS) he will follow up with the Construction Organization to ensure
that the following works are ready well in advance of the date of commissioning:
a. Additional accommodation for the new [Link](RS)’s Office together with necessary furniture,
office equipment etc.
b. Electric loco/EMU shed and out-station maintenance depots with all facilities like travelling
crane, pits for inspection, power supply, plug sockets, lighting, storage racks etc.
c. Installation of the full complement of machinery, tools and plant and testing equipment at all
repair and maintenance depots.
d. Full stock of spare parts and arrangements for stocking them for recurring consumption.
2. He will also arrange for sanction for necessary posts for operation and maintenance of rolling-
stock.
3. He will arrange for screening and conversion training of Steam/Diesel Loco Pilots through all
phases including their basic theoretical and practical training in electric rolling-stock, their learning
the road and rules for operation of electric stock.
4. He will arrange for preparation of loco link diagrams and Loco Pilots’ rosters as well as Trouble-
shooting Directory for different types of rolling stock.
5. He will arrange for screening and conversion training of maintenance staff rendered surplus due to
electrification and also recruitment and initial training of balance requirements of staff.

21005 Responsibility of Construction Organization

The Construction Organization is responsible for the execution and completion of works and testing,
commissioning and handing over all installations in proper working condition to PCEE of the Open
Line and in particular to ensure that-
1. the design of all installation is in accordance with approved standards and where any departure
from accepted norms becomes necessary approval of Railway Board/ RDSO/ CRS/ Electrical
Inspector is obtained;
2. progressing of works is done to comply with the target dates fixed by the Railway Board and all
works executed are to a high standard;
3. procurement of all special stores, transport vehicles including OHE inspection cars for maintenance,
tools and plant, machinery and testing instruments and their handing over to the Open Line in two
stages the minimum required before tests and trials followed by the balance immediately after
installation and commissioning in done (refer Appendix VI);
4. the PCEE informed of all developments and in consultationwith him the programme and date for
commissioning of installations is fixed;
5. copies of all approved specifications, contract documents and important letters are furnished
to the PCEE. Sufficient number of copies of allspecifications and manufacturer’s instruction
booklets should be sent to the Divisional Officers concerned so that they may be distributed to
the maintenance Staff. “Asmade drawings” or tracings incorporating all modifications during
construction, countersigned bythe Engineers of the Contractor and construction organization are
handed overto PCEE of the Open Line for safe and permanent custody;
6. Exercising necessary coordination with the Supply Authorities to ensure that power supply will be
made available and with the Department of Telecommunication and/or service providers e.g BSNL
etc so that all the works will be complete and completion reports given well in advance for enabling
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receipt of Completion Certificate, to modified proforma 10.09 of ACTM [Link] (Part - I), Railway
Board’s permission may be obtained in proforma 10.19.
7. Complying with all the formalities connected with the energization of all sections in accordance
with the rules laid down.

21006 Commissioning of Traction Substations

1. Energization of traction substations is the first step towards commissioning of electric traction on a
new section of a Railway. This can be done subject to-
a. Power Supply Authorities being ready to give power supply;
b. detailed inspection of the substations, protective equipment and connected RC equipment
having been completed and test being quite satisfactory;
c. full communication facilities being available;
d. permission for energization of the substation having been received from PCEE and Electrical
Inspector to the Railway.
2. Normally all sub-stations should be commissioned well before the date fixed for energization of
OHE for commercial traffic use.
3. On the appointed day,necessary clearance certificates should be obtained from the Contractors,
[Link](PSI), Officers of the Supply Authority andothers who were working at the substation
during the construction period, that their staff have been withdrawn and the substation may be
energized. The 25kV feeder isolators at the sub- station and feeding post ends should be opened and
locked and the 25 kV feeder conductors solidly earthed by duplicate earths. Readings of the tariff
metering equipment should be recorded and the meters jointly sealed by the Open Line [Link]/
DEE and the Officers of the Supply Authority. After final meggering of the whole installation, all
circuit breakers and isolators are kept in the open position and the ‘remote/local’ switch put in the
‘local’ position.
Power supply may then be switched on step by step to the transformers and busbars and the indications
on the control panel checked. Subject to everything being in order, operation of the various control-
gear can be checked, followed by tripping of circuit breakers by manually closing the contacts of
the protective relays. Finally, overall confirmatory test may be conducted of the correct tripping of
circuit breakers when close against dead-short circuits on the 25 kV busbar. This test will also confirm
ifthe settings of the grid sub-station relays are properly co-ordinated with the settings of the traction
substation relays so that the grid substation CB’s do not trip for a fault on the 25 kV installations.
4. The two transformers may then be kept energized continuously. An experienced supervisory official
should be deputed to keep a close watch on the equipment for the first three days, followed by a
detailed inspection after a week and then after fortnight.
Should a circuit breaker trip during the period, the cause should be carefully investigated. The
annunciator panel should be checked to ascertain which of the relays have operated. Occasionally the
Buchholz relay may operate. A probable cause for this when a transformer is energized for the first
time is that air bubbles which may have been entrapped between the windings when oil is filled into
the transformer tank, may get released when the transformer gets warmed up and may operate the
Buchholz. However, a careful check is still necessary to ascertain the cause of every tripping.
5. 25 kV power supply may he extended up to the feeding posts if all work on 25 kV feeders and the
feeding posts has been completed in all respects, after taking the usual safety precautions.

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21007 Notification for energisation:- (ACS 17, ACS 21 & ACS 22 )

1. A notification indicating the intention to energize completed section/s of OHE, a month in advance
of the approximate date on which the line is expected to be energized, will have to be issued to the
following:-
a. The Press.
b. The CRS and PCEE and Electrical Inspector.
c. General Manager, Principal Chief Operating Manager, Chief Engineer/Construction, Principal
Chief Commercial Manager, Principal Chief Mechanical Engineer, Principal Chief Signal
and Telecommunication Engineer, Principal Chief Security Officer and Divisional Railway
Managers concerned.
d. Power Supply Authorities.
e. Department of Telecommunication.
f. Field Officers of Railway Electrification.
g. OHE Contractors.
h. Government Railway Police.
The notification shall be issued in the proforma 10-01 appended.
2. Notification regarding level crossing Gates:
At least a month in advance of the energization of a section, a notification in the proforma 10-02
appended shall be issued by the concerned Railway for the safety of public and vehicles using level
crossings. This notification shall be published in local papers and also in the Gazettes of Railways and
State Govt.
3. Notification for particular section to be energized:
At least a fortnight in advance of the probable date of energization, a notification in the proforma 10-01
shall be issued by the field unit of RE construction, notifying all concerned of the energization of the
relevant portion of the section.

21008 Sanction of Electrical Inspector to the Railway (EIG sanction) & OHE
energisation
1. Application shall be submitted at least a fortnight before energization to PCEE and Electrical
Inspector to the Railway for the following:-
a Formal approval, if not already received to the design and layout of all high voltage equipment
including traction sub-stations, transmission lines,25 kV feeders, switching stations etc.
b. Approval for energization of HT installations mentioned above including OHE.
c. Prior approval of PCEE to be obtained for the use of composite insulators before erection.
d. Prior approval of EIG to be obtained for OHE clearance study under critical over line structures
where CRS/RB condonation is required.
e. Approval of EIG for any power line crossings in the section.
2. Documents required for ElG’s sanction:
The following documents shall accompany the application for ElG’s sanction.
a. Copies for Press cuttings of the Public notification as mentioned in para21007,
b. Certificate regarding OHE (proforma 10-03).

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c. Certificate regarding bonding and earthing (proforma 10-04).

d. Certificate of open line officers about knowledge of their staff regarding safety procedures and
precautionary measures to be observed, issue of station working rules, obtaining assurance of
the staff about their knowledge of rules applicable to a.c traction and countersigned by DRM (
Proforma 10-05).
e. Copies of insulation resistance test results of OHE.
f. Insulation resistance test results for auxiliary transformers.
g. Test results for equipment in switching stations and sub stations and their safety certificates, if
earlier sanction for energising these has not been obtained separately.
h. Completion Certificate for protective works from Deptt. Of Telecommunication/Telecom
service provider e.g. BSNL, etc. In the event of DOT’s delay in the issuance of the Completion
Certificate to modified proforma 10.09 of ACTM [Link] (Part-I), Railway Board’s permission
may be obtained in proforma 10-19.
i. Any other data, test results and certificates required by the Electrical Inspector.
The sanction of the Electrical inspector may be issued in the proforma 10-07.
3. Wherever it is necessary to check the satisfactory completion of work, EIG after satisfying himself
may authorize temporary energisation of the overhead equipment for undertaking OHE proving
runs, testing of protective relays and other measures to ensure safety.
4. Publicity
Wide publicity through the Press and posters given earlier would keep the public fully informed about
the proposal to electrify the lines and warned to danger of live OHE. All diesel and steam engine Loco
Pilots should also be advised by respective supervisors that they should, under no circumstances, climb
over engines or ladders when they are under the OHE, as they will endanger their lives by coming
close to the live OHE. Train watering staff should also be cautioned by their supervisors so that they
may not inadvertently climb on the carriages, by old habit.
5. Energization of OHE
On the appointed day and hour, all concerned will assemble either at a feeding post or at the RCC
assuming it has already been commissioned. The entire energisation operation shall be carried out
under one Senior Electrical Officer who will be nominated for the purpose. He will first collect the
following Clearance Certificates:
a. Certificate from contractors working on OHE, switching stations, RC and also from other
agencies whose staff were engaged on construction works, to the effect that their men have
been withdrawn from work, that they have been warned that installations would be energized
and that no work be done thereafter without obtaining a permit to work.
b. Joint Certificate by the RE and open line [Link] stating that they have withdrawn their staff
and warned them as above and that the installation has been jointly inspected and is fit for
energisation and also that due precautions have been taken to protect contiguous sections where
men may be working.
c. Certificate issued by S&T officers that their work has been completed and the OHE can be
charged at 25 kV ac.
d. Certificate of the PCEE and Electrical Inspector of the Railway permitting energisation.
e. Certificate of completion of protective works from DOT/Telecom service provider e.g. BSNL
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cases of additions and alterations to traction installation on existing electrified routes where
PCEE and EIG is satisfied that the amount and nature of traction energy transmitted in the
system as a whole, will remain unaltered, provided further that in the event of DOT’s delay in
the issuance of the Completion Certificate, as per modified proforma 10.09 of ACTM Vol. II
(Part—I),Railway Board’s permission may be obtained in proforma 10.19.
The Senior Electrical Officer in-charge of the energization program will supervise the detailed sequence
of operation to switch on25kV supply progressively, step by step, starting with 25kV feeders from the
sub-station to the feeding post, busbars of the feeding post, followed by one sub-sector after another
until the whole section is energized. It is best to start by keeping all circuit breakers and interruptors
in the open position so that one after the other they may be switched on according to a prearranged
program. The merit of this procedure is that a faulty subsector, if any, is immediately identified.
Alternatively, the whole section covered by a sub-station may be energized at one go. Should the
feeder circuit breaker trip, it will be necessary to identify the faulty sub-sector and arrange for its
rectification. Before commencing energisation, certain essential staff should be kept ready at strategic
locations enroute to rectify any faults which may be detected.
A short time after the energisation of OHE confirmatory tests for proper operation of the protective
relays as per para 20931 shall be carried out.

21009 Introduction of services on Electric Traction:

Prior to introduction of services with Electric Traction on any section following certificates and
documents are prerequisite and must be submitted to the Sanctioning Authority:
1. General safety certificate of works, signed by field level SAG/SG/JAG Officer directly incharge of
the Railway Electrification works.
2. Safety Certificate for electrical works, signed by field level Electrical officer of SAG/SG/JAG rank
from the organization undertaking the electrification works and counter signed by PCEE (Open
Line) in acceptance thereof.
3. Safety Certificate in respect of electric rolling stock signed by PCEE,PCME, PCOM, PCE&PCSTE
of the Open Line Railway.
4. Certificate issued by divisional officers and countersigned by DRM as per Proforma 10.05
5. Copies of Station Working Rules which have been distributed to the various Station Masters.
6. List of Questions and answers as per Profoma 10-27 FORM – XV (Railway Board letter No. 2014/
CEDO/ORI/0/02 dated 28.01.2015.

1. CRS Sanction:-
Sanction is required from the CRS in respect of —
Introduction of electric traction for passenger services on any railway orsection of a railway.

2. Introduction of Electric traction in yard lines/loop lines/ sidings

a. For new as well as existing Yard Lines/ Loop Lines/ sidings, sanction for energisation of traction
installations shall be obtained from EIG & section opened for goods traffic on electric traction.
b. In consideration of the application for sanction, for introduction of passenger traffic, CRS may
at his discretion decide not to inspect the section prior to according the sanction.

3. Procedure for introduction of goods traffic on electric traction

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Chief Electrical Engineer/ Manager in charge of the electrification should fix the date of commencement
of goods operation on electric traction in consultation with the General Manager of the connected open
line administration.
The General Manager may, if necessary, arrange to have inspection of the electrified line by responsible
officers of the traffic, civil, electrical and S&T departments so that they may satisfy themselves that
adequate facilities will be provided before commencement of goods operations on electric traction.
The GM shall satisfy himself that the minimum required maintenance infrastructure for sustaining
goods operations safely and reliably is in place before according his approval.

21010 Inspection by CRS for the Introduction of Passenger Services on Electric

Traction:
1. The inspection of the entire section will be carried out by CRS alongwith PCEE or his HODs, Chief
Project Director(CPD)/RE alongwith the concerned Divisional Officers.
2. During this inspection CRS will particularly examine the safety and operational aspects, inspect the
rule books, register in possession of staff and test the knowledge of the staff such as engineering
gangs, substation staff, transportation staff at stations, cabin etc.

21011 Sanction of CRS for introduction of passenger services on Electric Traction:

Subject to the inspection being satisfactory, an “all concerned message” may be issued by the CRS
communicating his sanction for the introduction of passenger services under electric traction.
After the receipt of CRS’s sanction, passenger services may be commenced immediately.

21012 Anti-theft Energization

To over come the problem of copper wire thefts, it may sometimes be necessary to charge the conductors
at 2.2 kV. Guidelines for such charging of OHE are given in the Appendix Vllto this Volume.

21013 Responsibility for Maintenance and Provisional Acceptance Certificate

1. When a long sections is under Electrification, shorter sub-sections are often energized as an anti-
theft measure. Till such time commercial services are not introduced after CRS’s inspection and
sanction, the OHE and other power supply and switching installations shall be maintained by the
construction organisation.
2. With the energization of the OHE and CRS’s sanction and introduction of commercial services,
all electrical equipment including sub-stations and all other connected equipment are deemed as
having been taken over the Open Line of the Railway and thereafter the responsibility for operation
and maintenance shall devolve on the Divisional Officers concerned.
However, in order to ensure that all works are completed by the construction organization, a specific
“Handing Over” procedure may be evolved by openline PCEE, PCSTE &PCE to bring out left
over work if any; to be completed even after introduction of commercial services. The construction
organization shall have such work completed in a reasonable period.
3. A letter of “provisional acceptance” shall then be issued by the head of the Construction Organization
to the various Contractors in respect of the equipment erected and handed over by them. Should
the test results for any particular equipment or installation be unsatisfactory, an extension may
be given to the Contractor to have the defects set right and to hand over the installation in good
condition. When this has been done, a separate letter of acceptance shall be issued in respect of
such equipment. The provisional acceptance certificate shall be jointly signed by the concerned Dy.

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CEE of the Railway Electrification Organization and Sr. DEE (TrD) and Contractor’s authorized
representative.

21014 Contractor’s Responsibility During Guarantee Period

1. This is defined by the terms of the contract. Normally, the Contractor of a “supply and erection”
contract guarantees the satisfactory operation of all equipment and installations for a period of
twelve months from the date of issue of “provisional acceptance certificate”. The contractor provides
the services of an experienced Engineer to maintain liaison with Officers of the Open Line and the
Construction Organization and help in rectification of defects observed and investigation of serious
breakdowns of equipment, and advise on the maintenance procedures. The contractor is expected
to bear the cost of all modifications, additions and substitutions which may be considered necessary
due to faulty materials, design or workmanship of the installations for which he is responsible.
2. Most of the heavy equipment for sub-stations, switching stations etc. are usually obtained from
different manufacturers against a “Supply Contract”. In such cases, the usual guarantee clause
provides for suppliers responsibility for a period of 12 months from the date of commissioning
or 18 months from the date of supply-whichever is earlier. A clear record should, therefore, be
maintained of the dates of receipt of the equipment and the dates of energization of each equipment
so that the period of responsibility of the Contractor is clearly defined.
3. It is essential for the Electrical Officers and Supervisors concerned to make a careful study of the
contract documents so that appropriate action may be taken as circumstances dictate. In regard
to the defects noticed during the guarantee period the procedure to be followed for reporting and
investigation are described in the next para.

21015 Failure of Equipment After Commissioning and During the Guarantee Period
Although during this period the equipment is operated and maintained by the Open Line Railway
Engineers, the procedure described below should invariably be followed to ensure that defects noticed
during the guarantee period are rectified by Manufacturers under the Guarantee Clause.
1. Instructions issued by the manufacturers for operation and maintenance should be strictly followed
by the Railway. If any modification is required, approval of the Manufacturers should first be
obtained. The standard Guarantee Clause provides that the equipment shall be free from defects
in material and workmanship during manufacture. The liability of the supplier in this respect is
normally limited to the supply and installation of replacement parts, free of charge, and repair of
defective parts noticed during normal usage of the equipment as also those, attributed to faulty
design of the equipment. If the equipment becomes irreparable the supplier will have to replace the
same in its entirety.
2. It is essential that any defect noticed is brought to the attention of the supplier without delay. A clear
record of defects and deficiencies noticed shall he entered in a register by the Open Line Officer
and the date of intimation to supplier recorded against each item.
3. When an equipment fails, the [Link] shall first make an inspection of the equipment on the spot
with the least possible delay along-with the representative of the Contractor. The presence of the
Manufacturer’s or Contractor’s representative is essential and should be ensured during the joint
inspection to avoid disputes later on. The defective equipment shall not be dismantled or disturbed
except with the approval of, or in the presence of, the representative of the supplier, to avoid
obliteration of any important evidence which could help in investigation of the defect. After the
inspection, a joint report shall be prepared recording the relevant data such as-
a. Full particulars of the equipment - date received and date commissioned.
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c. Observations and tests made.

d. Probable cause that could lead to the failure.
e. Recommendations, long term and short term, for preventing such failures in future.
4. Should there be repeated failures of the same type, the cause of failure should be investigated
intensively, taking all connected factors into account such as switching operations carried out,
maintenance work done etc. These factors should be statistically analyzed. A report on the failure
of the equipment should be sent promptly to the supplier of the equipment endorsing a copy to the
COS, Inspection Agency, PCEE and RDSO.
5. In the case of works contracts, too, the same procedure should be followed.
6. According to the provision of the contract, in the event of design defects, the contractor’s liability is
not only limited to repair/replacement of the components/equipments affected; but also to all other
components in similar situation/ condition even though they may not have failed in service, have
to be replaced or modified by the supplier. This aspect needs careful study by the [Link].

21016 History Sheet

Maintenance of a History sheet for each major equipment is very important as this will give a connected
account of all failures of the equipment and particulars of repairs carried out and will be of great help
in investigating recurring failures.

21017 Final Acceptance Certificate

Immediately after the completion of the guarantee period, a final acceptance certificate’ shall be jointly
signed by the Sr. DEE of the concerned Railway and Contractor’s representative and countersigned
by the head of the construction Organisation and issued to the Contractor, provided that the terms
of the Guarantee Clause have been fulfilled. With the issue of the final acceptance Certificates, the
responsibility of the Contractor or Supplier ceases, but their advice may still be sought where it may
be considered necessary.

21018 Standard Forms

Typical forms for issue of notifications and certificates mentioned below are appended at the end of
this chapter.
SN Particulars Proforma
1. Public Notification regarding energisation 10-01
2. Public Notification regarding level crossing 10-02
3. Joint Certificate regarding OHE by Sr. DEE(TrD) & Dy. 10-03
CEE(OHE)/RE
4. Certificate regarding bonding and earthing 10-04
5. Joint certificate by Divisional Officers countersigned by DRM 10-05
regarding safety procedure, etc.
6. Certificate by DRM regarding safety measures 10-06Proforma deleted since necessary items
are included in revised proforma (10-05)
7. Sanction of PCEE and Electrical Inspector for energisation 10-07
8. Certificate by S&T Department 10-08
9. Certificate in respect of completion of works from DOT 10-09
10. Clearance Certificate for 25 KV feeder line 10-10
11. Clearance Certificate for OHE 10-11
12. Clearance Certificate for Switching Station 10-12
13. Completion certificate for booster transformer Station. 10-13Proforma deleted

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SN Particulars Proforma
14. Clearance Certificate for DOT and works 10-14
Proforma deleted and its contents included in
proforma (10-08)
15. Clearance Certificate by OHE Contractor 10-15
16. Clearance Certificate by Switching Station Contractor 10-16
17. Clearance Certificate by Remote Control Equipment Contractor 10-17

For Introduction of Electric Traction :

1. 25kV ac charging of section for Railway electrification work for existing lines / New lines / Gauge
conversion lines / Doubling / Multiple lines & Energisation of any High Tension installation in this
regard shall be done with the approval of Electrical Inspector to Govt. Of India ( EIG ) as laid down
in Indian Electricity Act 2003.
2. The competent authority to grant sanction to open the section with electric traction for above
mentioned work shall be PCEE of Zonal Railway with no further delegation.

Proforma 10-1
INDIAN RAILWAYS
“PUBLIC NOTIFICATION”
Notice is hereby given to all users of Railway lines and premises situated on the completed section
of the under- noted section of the ............ Railway that the 25000 Volt, 50 Hz., ac overhead traction
wires will be energized on or after the date specified against the section. On and from the same date the
overhead traction line shall be treated as live at all times and no unauthorized person shall approach or
work in the proximity of the said overhead line.
Section Date
1
2.
3.
4.
Chief Project Director
Railway Electrification

(To be published in all the leading Newspapers and local Railway Gazette in English, Hindi and local
language for one day at least a week before the date of commissioning. Also notices to be pasted at all
Railway Stations and Offices to give wide publicity).

Copy forwarded for information to:-

1. The Secretary (Railway Electrification), Railway Board, New Delhi.
2. The Commissioner of Railway Safety.
3. The Principal Chief Electrical Engineer and Electrical Inspector.
4. All other Heads of Departments.
5. The Divisional Railway Managers of the Railway and contiguous Divisions.

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6. The General Manager (DOT) Railway Electrification Project,

7. The PostmasterGeneral,
8. The Chief Engineer, State Electricity Board.
9. The Superintendent, Government Railway Police.
10. All officers of Construction Organisation.
11. Contractors engaged in the project.

Place: Chief Project Director

Date Railway Electrification

Proforma 10-02
INDIAN RAILWAY
INTRODUCTION OF ac 25 kV TRACTION
“WARNING TO ROAD USERS”
It is notified for information of the Public that in connection with introduction of 25 kV ac electric
traction over the section .............. of the ........... Railway, height gauges have been erected at all the
level crossings with clear height 4.78 m above road level with a view to prevent loads of excessive
height from coming into contact or dangerous proximity to live traction wire (contact wire), which
shall be at a height of minimum 5.5m above the rail level at level crossings.
Public are hereby notified to observe the height specified above for the purpose of loading vehicles and
to see that the loads carried in road vehicles do not infringe the height gauges under any circumstances.
The dangers of a load of excessive height are as follows: -
i. Danger to the height gauge and consequent obstruction to the road as well as the railway line.
ii. Danger to the materials or equipment carried or the vehicle itself.
iii. Danger of fire and risk of life due to contact with or dangerous proximity to the conductors.
No.
Date Chief Project Director
Railway Electrification

(To be given wide publicity through the press and posters well in advance of erection of height gauges).

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Proforma 10-03
CERTIFICATE REGARDING OHE
Certified that the OHE in the above mentioned section has been erected as per approved and standard
specifications and there are no infringements to the Schedule of Dimensions (including the Rules
applicable for 25 kV ac traction) except when approval of Railway Board/competent authority has
been obtained. The OHE has been inspected and found to comply with the above requirements.

Sr. DEE (TRD) Dy. CEE(OHE), RE

Place:

Date

Proforma 10-04
CERTIFICATE REGARDING BONDINGAND EARTHING

Certified that bonding and earthing of the section have been carried out as per the “Bonding Code” and
as per approved drawings.

[Link](Signalling) Sr. DEE (TrD) [Link](OHE), RE

Proforma 10-05
CERTIFICATE REGARDING SAFETY PROCEDURES AND PRECAUTIOINARY
MEASURES FOR STAFF

Description of section to be electrified:

……………………………….
It is hereby certified that :
1. Each station and cabin in the electrified sections Between ___________ and ___________have
been supplied with a copy each of General and subsidiary Rules and special working rules for 25
kV a.c. electric traction.
2. All staff including running and maintenance staff have been made fully conversant with the safety
procedures and precautionary measures laid down in the General and subsidiary rules and special
working rules for 25 kV a.c. electric traction and the manual for a.c traction maintenance and
operation to be observed while working in the electrified section.

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3. Necessary instructions in connection with safety procedures and precautionary measures to be

observed while working in a section provided with 25 kV a.c. traction system have been issued to
all categories of staff including running and maintenance staff of the various departments working
in and required to work in the electrified section.
4. The assurance of all the sectional running and maintenance staff in regard to their having adequate
knowledge of safety procedures and precautionary measures to beobserved while working in 25 kV
a.c. electric traction system has been obtained from them individually.

Sr. DOM [Link]/DSO [Link] [Link]

Sr. DSTE [Link] (G) [Link] (TRD)

Countersigned

Divisional Railway Manager

__________Division
__________Railway

Proforma 10-06 (Deleted vide correction slip 3)

Proforma 10-07
.....................Railway

To,

Chief Project Director

Railway Electrification

Sub: Sanction for energization of overhead equipment, switching stations. booster transformer stations
etc. on the Section. ...................

Sanction is hereby accorded to energize progressively the completed works for 25 kV feeder lines from
traction Sub-stations to feeding posts, switching stations, booster transformer stations and auxiliary
transformer stations, as and when each section is completed arid jointly inspected, measured IR value
and certified by [Link](TrD)/ ..................... and [Link] (Construction).
Principal Chief Electrical Engineer
and Electrical Inspector,
....................... Railway.

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Proforma 10-8

Chief Project Director

Railway Electrification
-----------------------------
Reg : Energisation of OHE in the section ---------------Signalling &Telecommunication ( S & T )
works.
1. All modifications to mechanical and electrical signalling have been carried out to make the
installations suitable for introduction of 25 kV a.c. traction. The overhead signalling circuits have
been transferred to underground cables.
2. Colour light signals as well as new signals have been installed at _____________ stations and the
mechanical semaphore signals have been re-sited without infringing the schedule of dimensions
except where approval of Railway Board/competent authority has been obtained so as to afford
necessary visibility to the locomotive crews.
3. The existing block and token instruments have been modified to suit the introduction of 25 kV a.c.
traction.
4. All telecommunication installations and circuits have been modified to make them suitable
for introduction of 25 kV a.c. traction. The traction Loco Control, Traction Power Control and
Emergency Control circuits have been introduced with emergency telephone sockets alongside the
track as per approved plans.
5. The tools as prescribed by the Principal Chief Signal & Telecommunication Engineer of the Railway
have been issued to the S & T staff working in the above section.
6. All S & T staff have been warned that the above section would be charged at 25 kV a.c. immediately.
No work on or within 2 metre of the live OHE would be carried out hereafter without obtaining
power block from an authorised official of the Sr. DEE/TRD.
7. All safety procedures and precautionary measures necessary have been taken in accordance with
the ‘Manual for a.c. Traction Maintenance and Operation’ and
8. The above section may be energised at25 kV a.c.
Dy. CSTE/RE

Proforma- 10-09
COMPLETION CERTIFICATE

Chief Project Director,

Railway Electrification
---------------------
---------------------

SUB: Energisation of overhead equipment in the section --------

The DOT has completed all its works including protective works required in connection with
electrification of the above section at 25 kV ac 50 Hz and has no objection to the Railway energizing
the OHE at 25 kV a.c.
For General Manager
(Electrification Circle)

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Proforma 10-10
CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE FOR ENERGIZATION ON 25 kV
1. 25 kV Feeder Lines

1. Detailed description of installation to be energized:

25 kV double circuit feeder line from... substation to............................ feeding station near the tracks.

2. It ishereby certified that:

a. The above installation has been jointly checked tested for completeness, electrical clearances,
insulation resistance, earthing etc. and found in order. Test results are separately submitted.
b. The works have been completed in accordance with approved and complies in all respects with
the requirements of the “Manual of ac Traction Maintenance and Operation”, Indian Electricity
Rules and special instructions on the subject.
c. All our staff have been withdrawn and warned that the line will be charged at 2.5 kV ac
immediately. Clearance Certificate to the same effect have been obtained from all the Contractors
working on the above section. No work on the above section will be taken up hereafter without
obtaining a power block from an official authorized by Sr. DEE (TrD).
d. All other safety precautions necessary have been taken.

3. The 25 kV feeders referred to above are now clear and fit for energization and may be energized at
25 kV ac.

4. Forwarded to CEE(RE). ...............................

........................................... [Link] (OHE)RE
Sr. DEE (TrD)

PLACE.
Date.

Proforma 10-11
CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE FOR ENERGIZATION ON 25 kV

2. Overhead Equipment

1. Detailed description of overhead equipment to be energized:

2. It is hereby certified that:

a. The above overhead equipment has been jointly checked for completeness, electrical clearances
and tested for insulation and continuity, electrical independence of different elementary sections
as also bonding and earthing etc. and found to be in order.
b. The work has been completed in accordance with the latest approved generally supply diagram
and sectioning diagrams etc. and complies in all respects with the requirements of “Manual of
ac Traction Maintenance and Operation” and Indian Electricity Rules.

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c. All our staff have been withdrawn and warned that the line will be charged at 25 kV ac immediately.
Clearance Certificates to the same effect have been obtained from all the Contractors working
on the above section. No work on the above section will be taken up hereafter without obtaining
a power block from an official authorized by [Link] (TrD).
d. All safety precautions necessary have been taken. In accordance with “Manual for ac Traction
Maintenance and Operation” Sections viz ..................... have also been adjusted, checked and
made ready for energization. Solid earths have also been provided on contiguous sections viz. at
structures Nos ...................... Isolating switches Nos .............. and interruptors Nos .......... have
been opened and kept locked in the open position.
3. The overhead equipment referred to above is now clear and fit for energization and may be energized
at 25 kV ac.
4. Forwarded to CEE(RE).
...............................
Sr. DEE (TrD)
PLACE ........................
Date .........................
...............................
[Link](OHE),RE

Proforma 10-12
CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE FOR ENERGIZATION ON 25 kV
3. Switching Stations
1. Detailed description of switching stations to be energized:
a. The above switching stations have been jointly checked and tested for completeness, correct electrical
connections including cross-feeder connections, electrical clearances, insulation resistance, earthing
and bonding etc. and found to be in order. Test reports are separately submitted.
b. The works have been completed in accordance with approved drawings and complies in all
respects with the requirements of the “Manual for ac Traction Maintenance and Operation”,
Indian Electricity Rules and special instructions on the subject.
c. All our staff have been withdrawn and warned that the line will be charged at 25 kV ac immediately.
Clearance Certificate to the same effect have been obtained from all the Contractors working on
the above section. No work on the above section will be taken up hereafter without obtaining a
power block from an official authorized by Sr. DEE (TrD).
d. All other safety precautions necessary have been taken.
2. The switching stations referred to above arenow clear and fit for energization on 25 kV ac.
3. Forwarded to CEE(RE).
................................
Sr. DEE (TrD)
............................
[Link](PSI),RE
PLACE. ...............
Date...............

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Proforma 10-14
(Proforma deleted and its contents included in proforma (10-08) via ACS-3)
CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE FOR ENERGIZATION ON 25 kV
5. DOT and S&T WORKS
1. Description of section for which clearance is given:
2. It is hereby certified that:-
a. Clearance has been obtained from the DOT, Electrification Circle that the overhead equipment,
switching and booster transformer stations on the above section may be energized at 25 kV. ac.
b. All S & T works have been completed in accordance with approved and instructions, and
complies in all respects with requirements of “Manual for ac Traction Maintenance and
Operation” and special instructions.
c. All our staff have been warned that the above section would be charged on 25 kV ac immediately.
No work on or within 2 m of the line OHE would be parried out hereafter without obtaining a
power block from an official authorized by [Link] (TrD).
d. All safety precautions necessary have been taken, in accordance with “Manual for ac Traction
Maintenance and Operation”.
3. The sections referred to above may now be energized on 25 kV ac.
...........................
[Link](Sig.
......................
[Link] (Tele)
PLACE.........
Date............

Proforma 10-15
The [Link] (OHE) .
.................... Electrification Project
....................................................
Sub: Clearance Certificate byContractor for energization on 25 kVac in Section..

Dear Sir,

1. It is hereby certified that all our work on the above section has been completed.
2. It is hereby certified that all our staff have been withdrawn and warned that the above section would
be energized on ................ and that no one may henceforth carry out any work on the above section
without obtaining a permit-to-work from an official authorized by [Link] (TrD).
3. Adequate precautions will also be taken by our staff when working in areas contiguous to the
section electrified on ac 25 kV system or on parallel lines.
4. The dead overhead sections contiguous and adjacent to the electrified sections have been and will be

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kept solidly earthed. The installations onthe above section are now ready and safe for energization.
They may nowbe charged at 25 kV ac, 50 Hz, supply.

Yours faithfully,

for M/s ..................

Contractor for OHE.

Proforma 10-16
To
[Link](PSI),

...................................Electrification Project,
.................................................................

Dear Sir,

Sub: Clearance Certificate for energization of Switching Stations in Section ................................

It is certified that all physical works have been completed on the following FPs, SPs, & SSPs and that
these switching stations are fit to be charged with 25 kV ac single-phase, 50 Hz., electrical energy on
and from ................
All men, materials and earths have been removed from the switching stations and the OHE.

FP at.................

SP at.....................

SSP at................

Yours faithfully,

for M/s .........................................

Contractor for Switching Stations

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Proforma 10-17
To

[Link] (PSI),

...................... Electrification Project,

......................................................

Dear Sir,

Sub: Clearance Certificate for the commissioning of Remote Control Equipment in the Section.

It is certified that all works in regard to the Remote Control Equipment installed by us for the
section.............. have been completed and that they are fit for commissioning.

All men and materials have been removed from the site of the equipment and from the vicinity of the
switching stations.

Yours faithfully,

Date

for M/s ................................. Contractor for Remote Control Equipment.

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Profarma 10-19
FORM XV - I, XVI & XVII

(See rule 5(3-42,43 & 59), 5(4), 5(5) and Chapter VII of the Railways Opening for Public Carriage
of Passengers Rules, 2000)

GENERAL SAFETY CERTIFICATE

(As per sub Para 2(a) or Para 21009 of ACTM)

Description of Work:

SECTION CHAINAGE
FROM TO

We do hereby certify that in the work mentioned above: -

1. There is no infringement to the schedule of dimensions due to OHE/signal structures (or the sanction
of Railway Board regarding infringement of schedule of dimensions due to OHE/Signalling
structures has been obtained, as the case may be).

Infringement of maximum and minimum dimensions (Form XVII) Rule 5(5).

SN Location Name of Prescribed Existing Amount of Particulars of

(Divn, structures maximum actual infringement sanctions to
section and which and dimensions infringement and
Kms.) infringe minimum Remarks
dimensions

2. All the works have been carried out in accordance with the standard drawings,designs and
specifications.
3. Masts/structures are such as per prescribed norms.
4. The signalling/interlocking/block signalling has been carried out in accordance withsignaling and
interlocking plan and the requirement laid down in the manuals orinstructions for the installation
and maintenance of signalling, interlocking and block signaling apparatus have been fully complied
with.
5. The work has been carried out in accordance with the provisions of the AC TractionManual.
We hereby certify that the section has been carefully inspected and tested. It is also certifiedthat the
above work has been properly completed and is in good working order. The workcan be opened for

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public carriage of passengers and goods traffic without endangering thesafety of the traveling public
or of the employees of the Railways.

CEE (Const.) CSTE (Const)

OR Dy. CEE/RE Dy. CSTE/RE

Countersigned by CPD OR CEE (lncharge of Project)

Proforma-10-20

Form XV-2

(See rule 5(3)(59) and Chapter VIII of the Railways Opening for Public Carriage of Passengers Rules,
2000)

CERTIFICATE FOR ELECTRICAL WORKS

(As per sub Para 2(b) of Para 21009 of ACTM)
SECTION CHAINAGE
FROM TO

It is certified that: -
1. Adequate arrangements have been made to warn the public regarding the dangers ofcoming in
contact with live overhead equipment within the Railway premises.
2. The design of steel structures of overhead equipment complies with the IndianElectricity
Rules. The wind pressure of ……………. has been adopted for the sectionand wind pressure
of………………… has been adopted at Bridges.
3. Bonding of rails by means of mild steel flats has been done at various locationswhere public or
Railway Staff come frequently in contact with the rails. Trackbonding is done in accordance with
the “Code for Bonding & Earthing” as laid downin the ACTM.
4. All the traction structures and other structures to which the OHE is attached are alsobonded to the
rails in accordance with the “Code for Bonding & Earthing” referred toabove.
5. The overhead lines and underground cables crossing the railway tracks are inaccordance with
the “Regulations for Electrical crossings of Railway Track” andthe crossing plans as approved
by Railways’ Principal Chief Electrical Engineer who is alsothe Electrical Inspector for such
installations.
6. There are no Railway structures carrying 25 KV live conductor outside the Railways’premises in
the above section.

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7. The height gauges have been provided, so that no part of any road vehicle or its loadcomes in
contact with live overhead equipment and have adequate clearances oneither side of Railway
premises at level crossings.
8. The height gauges are provided with Danger Boards and clearance above road level maintained as
per ACTM.
9. No unauthorized cables/wires are crossing the Railway tracks.

CPDORCEE Principal Chief Electrical Engineer,

(lncharge of Project) Open Line Railway

Proforma-10-21
-------------- RAILWAY
JOINT SAFETY CERTIFICATE [Link]/BG/01/2004

Certified that it is safe to run ……………… Class of locomotive, single or coupled, having maximum
axle load ……………… atthe maximum speed and on the section given in the table below. The
maximum permissible speed as certified by RDSO is given injuxtaposition.

SN Class of Section K.M. Existing Proposed Maximum Speed Reason Remarks

locomotives permissible permissible permissible restriction for Speed
From To From To
& Drawing speed of speed speed (permanent restriction
Nos. the section (KMPH) certified by &
(KMPH) RDSO in temporary)
(KMPH)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Principal Chief Signal & Telecom [Link] Principal Chief Operating Manager Railway
Principal Chief Mechanical EngineerRailway Principal Chief Electrical Engineer Railway

Principle Chief Engineer Railway

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Proforma-10-22
FORM X

(See rule 5(1)(j) of the Railways Opening for Public Carriage of Passengers Rules, 2000)

BRIEF PARTICULARS OF TRACTION INSTALLATlON

(Sample)

Section: Tundla-Delhi North Central Railway

Length: 292RKM Gauge 1676 mm

1. Total track kms electrified section - 650

2. Brief particulars of traction system: -

The type of Over head Equipment installed on main line of the section is of the simple polygonal
type with swiveling brackets having tensions in the conductors regulated automatically. The tension
in the catenary and contact wire is kept as 1000 kgf each. The contact wire has been given a pre sag
of 103 mm for a span of 72 m (suitably reduced for smaller spans). On secondary lines and yards,
the Over Head Equipment is of fixed type and unregulated. The contact wire is grooved hard drawn
copper with 107 sq. mm cross section supported by means of copper droppers from catenary which
is stranded (1982.10 mm) with 65 sq. mm cross section made up of cadmium copper having 80%
conductivity. The maximum wind pressure for design of masts and foundation has been taken …….kg/
sqm. Maximum span adopted on main lines is 63 m. The Over Head Equipment has been designed for
a maximum speed of 160 km/h.

The power supply is taken from UPSEB at a single point viz. Aligarh from where railways run their
own transmission lines, for feeding the Sub Stations located at Hathras, Khurja and Sahibabad. At each
of the sub stations two power transformers 12.5 MVA, 132/25KV are installed, one of them acting
as standby. Standard arrangement of having neutral of normal/short PTFE type have been provided
at the sectioning post between two substations for separation of phases. For sectioning and isolating
facilities, sub sectioning and paralleling posts have been provided. All the switching operations at
power supply stations are remote controlled from a single remote control center located at Tundla. The
RCC/SCADA system has been provided by ………………… (Manufacturer) and is of ........... Type
(Microprocessor/PC based). The same will be commissioned by ……………… (Target date, if not
commissioned at the time of making application to CRS).

CPD or CEE (Incharge of Project) OR Chief Electrical Engineer/Const,

Open Line Railway

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Proforma-10-23
FORM XI

(See rule 5(1)(k) of the Railways Opening for Public Carriage of Passengers Rules, 2000)

POWER SUPPLY INSTALLATION ABSTRACT

SECTION: RAILWAY
LENGTH: ……. KM GAUGE: ……mm

SN Type of Switching Stations Total Nos Location and Nearest Remarks

railway
Stations
1 2 3 4 5
1 Traction substation and feeding
stations
2 Sectioning and paralleling
station
3 Sub-sectioning and paralleling
stations
4 Sub-sectioning stations
5 Booster transformer stations (List to be attached)
6 LT Supply transformer stations (List to be attached)

CPD or CEE (Incharge of Project) OR Chief Electrical Engineer/Const,

Open Line Railway

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Proforma-10-24
FORM- XII

(See rule 5(1)(1) of the Railways Opening for Public Carriage of Passengers Rules, 2000)

MAINTENANCE DEPOT ABSTRACT

SECTION: RAILWAY
LENGTH: ……. KM GAUGE: ……mm

SN Location Name of the nearest No. of OHE Remarks

Railway stations and maintenance car
distance there from (tower wagon) and
emergency road
vehicles provided
1 2 3 4 5

CPD or CEE (Incharge of Project) OR Chief Electrical Engineer/Const,

Open Line Railway

Proforma-10-25
FORM XIII

(see rule 5(1)(m) of the Railways Opening for Public Carriage of Passengers Rules, 2000)

RESTRICTED OHE CLEARANCE ABSTRACT

SECTION: RAILWAY
LENGTH: ……. KM GAUGE: ……mm

1. Overline Structure

SN Location Type of Clearance Height of Whether Minimum Remarks

of Over Structure from contact Catenary is static
line R.L. to wire anchored Clearance
Structure Bottom of below the or Freely between
Structure structure Running 25 KV
Below/Above Live Parts
the Structure & Earth
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

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2. Location of OHE where specified (2.0 m) working clearance are not available

SN Location Type of nearest Actual distance Remarks

earthed part between live part and
earth
1 2 3 4 5

CPD or CEE (Incharge of Project) OR Chief Electrical Engineer/Const,

Open Line Railway

Proforma-10-26
FORM XIV

(See rule 5(1)(n) of the Railways Opening for Public Carriage of Passengers Rules, 2000)

ELECTRICAL CROSSING OVER ELECTRIFIED TRACKS ABSTRACT

SECTION: RAILWAY
LENGTH: ……. KM GAUGE: ……mm

SN Location Brief Tech. Owned by Whether with Whether Remarks

Particulars guards or w/o clearance as
including guards per regulation
Voltage for Electrical
crossing
available
1 2 3 4 5 6 7

CPD or CEE (Incharge of Project) OR Chief Electrical Engineer/Const,

Open Line Railway

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