‘IRA UPI GOVERNMENT OF INDIA ‘Yet HATCTA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (etd a RAILWAY BOARD) No. 2016/Elect(TRS)/113/Safety Misc. New Delhi, dated : 24.11.2016 General Manager (Elect.), All Indian Railways Sub : Special Safety Drive for awareness among the running staff for sounding of loco whistle according to G&SR A safety meeting was chaired by Hon'ble MoSR(G) with AGMs and CSOs of some of the Zonal Railways and Board officials on Nov 24, 2016. Interaction was also held with the Trackmen of some of the Zonal Railways and it is inferred that some of the Loco Pilots do not sound the loco Whistle as prescribed on curves/level crossings/cuttings which endanger the life of track maintenance personnel It is therefore advised to launch a 15 days specia driver which should include the following: () Counseling of running staff through Loco Inspectors and through notice board on lobbies for use of loco whistle in accordance with the provisions of G&SR i.e. continuous whistling on approaching level crossing/tunnel/area of restricted visibility, curve, cutting etc (i) For mass awareness on the issue among the running staff, safety bulletins may be kept in crew Icbbies and also uploaded on CIAS. (ii) Ambush checks may be carried out by Loco Inspectors & officers to ensure compliance. (iv) Loco Inspectors & Officers, while on footplate, should moniter the performance of crew in this regard. (V) Also ensure that Whistle (W) boards and W/L boards are provided before curves/cuttings and before level crossing respectively as per prescribed instructions. Zonal Railways are advised to take necessary actions accordingly and furnish feedback, Dir. Elect Engg. (RS) Railway Board e-mail: dir.rsrb@gmail.con Copy to Chief Safety Officers of all Indian Railways.