SITE MANAGEMENT PLAN - III

(Chapter – 12)

12.1 DUTIES OF MECHANICAL DEPARTMENT

12.1.1 For discharging the dual responsibility of extricating injured passengers & dead bodies from coaches and toppling those coaches whose search has been completed, 2 separate groups will be formed at each end for purposes of ‘search and rescue’ and ‘off tracking of coaches’.

12.1.2 Once 4 ARMVs, 2 ARTs and 2 BD specials have arrived at the accident site from both ends, normally no more mechanical equipment will be required from any where else. The main work will then consist of using of these resources effectively and efficiently.

12.1.3 Different teams and groups will be formed for discharging the dual responsibilities of the Mechanical department. Each team should consist of 4-6 members and each group should consist of 3-5 teams, depending upon requirement.

12.1.4 One Sr. Supervisor should be in-charge of each team conducting search and rescue at the site. All such ‘search and rescue’ groups at each end of the accident site would function under directions of an AME.

12.1.5 Similarly, one Sr. Supervisor should be in-charge of each team working on ‘off tracking of coaches’ at the site. All such ‘off tracking of coaches’ groups at each end of the accident site, would function under directions of another AME. The second AME concerned would also be in-charge of the crane at that end.

12.1.6 Take precautions in electrified section that power supply is switched off before commencing rescue/relief work.

12.1.7 Use necessary safety equipment like hand gloves, helmet etc.

12.1.8 If spillage of inflammable substances is suspected, then only cold cutting equipment should be used.

12.1.9 In case of suspected sabotage, ensure minimum interference to clues. Save lives and extricate passengers after video and digital photographs have been taken.

12.1.10 Be cautious in using rescue tools like gas cutters, cold cutters, spreaders, hydraulic jacks etc. so that passengers trapped inside or buried under the debris do not get hurt.

12.1.11 Ensure marshalling of Art according to site requirement before it is sent into the accident involved black section.’

12.1.12 For efficient extrication of entrapped passengers take assistance of Medical/Engineering departments.

12.1.13 Each team will join up with Medical teams who would also be involved in extracting dead and injured from coaches.

12.1.14 Maximum number of coaches should be tackled simultaneously, except those that have climbed on top or have telescoped into one another.

12.1.15 Road cranes of sufficient capacity should be arranged so that these cranes can start working from the center while the 140T cranes can continue working from either end.

12.1.16 Trucks should be arranged for carrying BD equipment near to accident involved coaches, so that number of coaches can be simultaneously approached and more work centers can be opened up.

12.1.17 Examine unaffected or re-railed rolling stock and certify their fitness for further movement.

12.2 DUTIES OF SECURITY DEPARTMENT

Main functions of the Security Department can be broadly classified as :

i.	Co-ordination with GRP and Local Police.	iii.	Protection of luggage.
ii.	Crowd management.	iv.	Protection of railway property.

12.2.1 Liaison with Civil Police

i. In case of sabotage, liaison with Local Police & officials of district administration and get early clearance.

ii. Clearance should be obtained as expeditiously as possible, for starting restoration work.

iii. Additional manpower should be requisitioned from local police officials and district administration for purpose of crown control.

iv. Exemption should be obtained from SP of the district for waiving off formalities of Post Mortem of dead bodies.

v. Obtain assistance from GRP and Local Police as and when required.

12.2.2 Crowd Management

i. The first problem at an accident site is that of surging crowds. Carrying out any kind of rescue and relief operation becomes next to impossible. Railwaymen who try to undertake any kind of rescue and relief work become victims of mob fury.

ii. Cordon off the site and prevent unauthorized entry of outsiders.

iii. Segregate the area of accident by putting up temporary barriers using nylon ropes or any other make-shift device available at the scene so that outsiders do not disturb the site or hamper rescue operations.

iv. These barriers should be at quite some distance away from the track, so that UCC, CAC and LCCs are inside the cordoned off area.

v. Provide barricade and ask for additional force to control crowd during VIP visit.

12.2.3 Protection of luggage

i. Protection unclaimed luggage of passengers till these are duly taken over by commercial department for safe custody.

ii. Unclaimed luggage of passengers should be isolated and stacked coach wise, with proper labeling indicating coach no. from which recovered.

iii. If possible, the cabin number inside the coach should also be indicated.

iv. All such unclaimed luggage should be protected till they are handed over to claimants or taken over by commercial department.

v. Unclaimed luggage should be stored in a safe place, preferably, part of the same school building which is being used for preserving dead bodies.

vi. These should be stored in separate rooms coach wise so that it is easy for relatives to identify.

12.2.4 Protection of railway property

i. Protect Railway consignments/goods/parcels till these are duly taken over by commercial department and dispatched to nearest station for proper disposal.

ii. Guard perishables till they are auctioned off at site or till they are dispatched to nearest station or being auctioned.

iii. RMS consignments on the train should be shifted to school building for safe custody till Postal Authorities come and take over custody.

iv. Provide security for the cash withdrawn for payment of ex-gratia by the commercial department.

v. Preserve all clues and evidences regarding probable cause of the accident and ensure that these do not get disturbed.

vi. Ensure that no railway staff tampers with any track fittings, or rolling stock parts.

vii. Anybody found moving under suspicious circumstances should be questioned.

viii. No railway staff should be allowed to move about near the accident site with loose or piece meal equipment.

12.2.5 General

i. RPF personnel should respond to any call for assistance to rescue victims and transport them to the nearest hospital.

ii. Information updated by field personnel at the scene of incident to the RPF functionary in the UCC, giving the latest situation.

12.3 DUTIES OF ELECTRICAL DEPARTMENT

12.3.1 For discharging the dual responsibility of providing illumination at site and managing the OHE, 2 separate units will be formed at each end of the accident site consisting of ‘General branch’ officers & staff and TRD officers & staff.

12.3.2 Once 4ARMVs, 2ARTs and 2 BD specials have arrived at the accident site from both ends, normally no more electrical equipment will be required from anywhere else. The main work will then consist of using of these resources effectively and efficiently.

12.3.3 Different teams and groups will be formed for discharging various duties of the Electrical department. Each team should consist of 4-6 members and each group should consist of 3-5 teams, depending upon requirement.

12.3.4 Site illumination

One Sr. Supervisor should be in-charge of each group working at the site. All ‘General Branch’ teams at each end of the accident site, would function under directions of on AEE(G).

i. Senior most electrical officer at site would make a quick assessment of the electrical requirement of the site.

ii. This would be done keeping in mind the geographical spread of the site, the size of UCC, LCCs, CAC and any other requirement as necessary.

iii. Thereafter, he would assess the quantity of electrical fittings and generating sets available in ARMVs and ARTs.

iv. In order to set up adequate illumination facilities, all generating sets and lighting fixtures available in ARMVs and ARTs would be used.

v. First priority for lighting would be the accident site along the track where rescue, relief and restoration work is going on.

vi. Next priority would be given to lighting up of UCC, CAC and LCCs.

vii. Additional requirements of generators and lighting fixtures, if any, should be called for immediately from other railway sources within the division, well in time.

viii. In case divisional sources are inadequate, then sources from other divisions should be topped.

ix. Officer at site should hire additional generating sets, lighting fixtures and arrange fuel etc. as required, from non-railway sources available nearby. List of such sources are given in Divisional DM Plans.

x. Once generators and lighting fixtures have been set up, efforts should be made to top direct power supply from some nearby sources, if available.

xi. In case power supply is not available nearby and illumination has to continue on generator supply, then sufficient quantity of petrol and diesel should be procured and kept in stock.

12.3.5 OHE at site

One Sr. Supervisor should be in-charge of each group working at the site. All TRD teams at each end of the accident site, would function under directions of on AEE/TRD.

i. In case OHE is to be brought down, then the same should be done immediately so that working of crane does not get held up on account of OHE.

ii. In case slewing of OHE suffices for some sections, then the same should be done quickly so that working of crane does not get held up on account of OHE.

iii. Sr. DEE/TRD shall arrange movement of 6 Tower Wagons along with men and material from adjacent depots from both sides of accident site.

iv. In case more tower wagons are required these should also be requisitioned from other depots along with men and material.

v. An assessment should also be made of the extent of damage to OHE masts, and other equipment.

vi. Additional requirement of materials, if any should be called for immediately from other railway sources within the division.

vii. In case divisional sources are inadequate, then sources from other divisions should be tapped.

viii. In case other divisional sources are also inadequate, then sources from other zones should be tapped.

ix. Availability of OHE masts is a long lead item. Requirement of masts should be quickly worked out so that these can be moved immediately.

x. Ensure temporary portals are erected without delay.

xi. In case damage to OHE is extensive and a wiring train is considered to be more efficient, then the same should arranged for from other zone after discussion with RE organisation.

xii. Ensure that the section is earthed before staff starts working near OHE.

xiii. OHE should not be charged until all staff, tower wagons, cranes etc. have cleared the block section.

12.4 DUTIES OF SIGNAL & TELECOMMUNICATION DEPARTMENT

Duties of S&T department consists of providing sufficient and reliable means of communication at the accident site and other work centers.

12.4.1 Types of communication facilities

For this purpose following types of communication facilities should be provided:

i. Satellite telephones.

ii. BSNL telephones.

iii. Mobile, in case the area is under mobile coverage.

iv. Walkie – Talkie sets.

v. Railway telephones.

vi. PA system.

12.4.2 Locations

These should be provided at following locations:

i.	UCC	iv.	Hospitals
ii.	CAC	v.	Mortuary
iii.	LCCs	vi.	Any other locations as decided.

12.4.3 Numbers to be provided

i. Satellite telephones – 5 to be provided. 2 in UCC, I in CAC, 2 passengers.

ii. BSNL telephones – 2 in UCC, 3 in CAC and 1 in each hospital.

iii. Mobiles – as many as can be arranged in UCC and CAC. In addition to above at least 2 in each hospital.

iv. Walkie – Talkie sets – each functionary should be covered.

v. One 25W VHF sets shall also be provided in UCC.

vi. One 25W VHF set shall be installed in a road vehicle so that mobile communication can be set up, upto a range of about a range of 10 Km.

vii. Railway telephones – each functionary in UCC. CAC and LCCs should be covered.

viii. In Re area emergency sockets will be utilized for extending communication to the accident site and in non-Re area where 6 Quad cable is available the same will be utilized for providing communication.

ix. PA system – at UCC, CAC and LCCs.

12.4.4 Public Address System

i. Provide adequate number of PA system, Hand sets.

ii. PA system should be provided in UCC, CAC and LCCs. These are to be used for communicating with passengers and for giving directions to railway staff.

iii. For this purpose, additional PA systems may become necessary depending upon the requirements at accident site.

iv. Mega mikes available in Art will also be utilized

v. Volume of PA system in UCC, CAC and LCCs should be so adjusted that announcements made over one of them reaches only those areas which are under its jurisdiction. It should not interfere with announcements being made by other PA systems.

12.4.5 General

i. Ensure availability of adequate copies of Disaster Management telephone directory containing important telephone numbers.

ii. Adequate number of Mobile Battery Chargers should be provided in UCC, CAC and LCCs along with number of spare batteries.

12.5 DUTIES OF ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

Some duties have been detailed in Chapter 11 Section 8. Additional duties are as follows :

12.5.1 AEN/SEE(P.Way/Works) shall collect men, rescue tools and arrive at site by fastest means possible.

12.5.2 Set up UCC, CAC and LCCs at the accident site.

12.5.3 Assist Medical/Mechanical Department in rescue work.

12.5.4 If necessary contact Army/Navy/Air Base and collect required personnel like Divers for rescue operation.

12.5.5 If necessary hire Private Road Cranes, bulldozers, Earth movers etc.

12.5.6 2 Engineering specials, one from each end, carrying engineering material and gangmen from the section.

12.5.7 Additional requirements of track materials, if any, should be called for immediately from other railway sources within the division, well in time.

12.5.8 In case divisional sources are inadequate, then sources from other divisions should be topped.

12.5.9 500 additional workmen are required who are to be moved from adjoining divisions/zones.

12.5.10 Each such division sending assistance should move 250 men along with 5 artisans and 5 PWIs.

12.5.11 One DEN and one AEN each should also move to the site of accident from each such division.

12.5.12 Plan for coordinated working and movement of track machine for quick restoration in consultation with TRD and operating officials.

12.6 DUTIES OF PERSONAL DEPARTMENT

12.6.1 Sr DPO shall proceed to accident site along with all WIs.

12.6.2 Assist Doctors in collecting details of injured/dead and shifting them to hospitals.

12.6.3 WIs shall be available round the clock in shift duty to look after the welfare of injured persons in each hospital.

12.6.4 Issue complementary return journey passes to relatives for escorting injured and taking them back home.