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TyHEgI. / / 15 yayHoit a 87ai yYg¥HrPiNfeT HT: 29.11.2022
No. STS/CI15th MSG & 87th SSC
Meeting Dt.: 29-11-2022

PCSTEs, Director, IRISET,

All Zonal Railways Secunderabad
PCSTE, PCSTE,
CORE, Prayagraj Metro Railway, Kolkata

Sub.: Additional item for discussion in 87th SSC

of IRSEM 2021 regarding
meeting-"Review of Chapter-8
Drawing& Specification".
Ref.: () This office letter of even number dated 21.09.2022.
(i) Railway Board's letter No. 2022/Sig/33/1/SEM-Misc. dt. 28.11.2022
(Copy enclosed) &
(ii) Committee report Vide No,. 569-Sig/D.O.Sig/Std. Drg. Dated 28.11.22
(Copy enclosed) .

In continuation to this office letter at reference (i) above, one more item i.e. "Review of Chapter
8 of IRSEM 2021 regarding Drawing& Specification" is added for discussion in 87th SSC meeting as
per Railway Board's letter at reference (i). Vide letter at reference (ii), the report of committee on subject
matter is enclosed for sending para-wise comments on modification proposed.

It is requested tosend comments urgently by 03.12.2022 on email ld: edsigrdso@gmail.com

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Principal Executive Director /S&T
Principal
for Director General

Executive Director/Signal (Development), Railway Board, Rail Bhavan,

Copy to: The
New Delhi - for kind information please.
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(TRT(rtrR) GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

(tdi'Trirq) MINISTRY oF RAILWAYS
(fs++q RAlLwAy BoARD

No. 2022lSig/33/1/SEM-Misc Dated: 28.11.2022

PED/S&T
RDSO, Manak Nagar,
Lucknow- 226 0'11.

Sub: Additional ltems for discussion in 87th SSC Meeting- "Review of Chapter-
8 of IRSEM 2021 regarding Drawing & Specification"

Ref: (i) Board's letter of dtd.18 .11.2022

(ii) Committee report vide letter no.569-3ig/D.O.Sig/Std.Drg dld.28,'11.22

ln this connection with above, pl find enclosed herewith a report by the

committee as referred, for further necessary action at your end, lt may pl be noted that
this item is to be discussed in the forthcoming SSC meeting likely to be held shortly.

You may kindly take immediate action.

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(Shyam V6rma)
Executive Director/Signal (Dev.)
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Encl: As Above.
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NORTHERN RAILWAY

Head Quarter office,

Baroda House,
New Delhi.

No. 569-Sig/D.O.Sig/Std. Drg. Dated: 28.11.22

Executive Director/Sig.(Dev.),
Railway Board,
Ministry of Railways,
Rail Bhavan, New Delhi.

Sub: Review of Chapter 8 of IRSEM 2021 regarding Drawing & Specification.

Ref: Railway Board letter No.2022/Sig/33/1/SEM/Misc dated 18.11.2022.

In reference above, Chapter 8 of IRSEM 2021 has been reviewed by the committee and the
subject matter has been deliberated through 04 rounds of VCs held on 24.11.22, 25.11.22, 26.11.22 &
28.11.22 and changes have been proposed/suggested and briefed in the attachment as Annexure-A, B,
C & D.

In view of above, the same is being submitted for further necessary action please.

Encl: (i) Annexure-A.

(ii) Annexure – B – Proposed changes in Signalling Interlocking Plan for Double Line Station

(Drg. No.8-D1) of Appendix - II

(iii) Annexure – C – Proposed changes in 4 Road Station on Double Line (Drg. No.8-D2-Sheet

1 of 4) of Appendix - II

(iv) Annexure – D – Proposed changes in VDU layout Plan for Electronic Interlocking (EI)

(Drg. No.8-D3) of Appendix - II

Vijay Digitally signed by

Vijay Kumar
Digitally signed by
SRIDHAR SRIDHAR GANESH Kumar Pandey
GANESH DEVULAPALLI Date: 2022.11.28
DEVULAPALLIDate: 2022.11.28
19:26:15+05'30'
Pandey 19:32:42 +05'30'

(D.S.Ganesh) (V.K.Pandey)

Dy.CSTE/D&D/WR Dy.CSTE/D&D/NR
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Chapter 8: Drawings & Specifications

NOTE: ONLY THOSE PARAs WERE REPRODUCED BELOW , WHERE PROPOSED CHANGES ARE SUGGESTED.
LEGEND : For addition - RED,
For deletion - strike throgh GREEN
For existing - BLACK
Section 1: Plans for New and Working Installations
SR NO.
8.1.3 8.1.3 General Practice and Sizes of Drawings General Practice and Sizes of Drawings
b In preparing plans or making ferro prints, wastage of drawing paper, tracing cloth and ferro In preparing plans or making ferro prints, wastage of drawing paper, tracing cloth and ferro
paper should be avoided. Multiple ferro copying should be avoided by use of scanning from paper should be avoided. Multiple ferro copying should be avoided by use of scanning from
tracing. All field units should be issued soft copies only in PDF or TIF or JPG from scanned tracing. All field units should be issued soft copies only in PDF or TIF or JPG from scanned
drawings. Field units to take colour prints from scanned soft copies for application to CRS’s/ drawings. Field units to take colour prints from scanned soft copies for application to CRS’s/
PCSTE’s sanction. PCSTE’s sanction.
Preferably electronic form of checking/approvals may be adopted, where ever feasible
d The plan sizes given below in Table-1 shall be adopted. The plan sizes given below in Table-1 shall be adopted.

Signalling Interlocking Plan - A-3 - 297 mm x Any Length - 10 mm Signalling Interlocking Plan - A-3 - 297 mm x Any Length - 10 mm

8.1.4 8.1.4 Titles and Numbering of Drawings

Digitally signed by
SRIDHAR SRIDHAR GANESH Digitally signed by
GANESH DEVULAPALLI
Date: 2022.11.28 19:20:
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DEVULAPALLI 11+05'30'
Pandey Date: 2022.11.28
19:27:41 +05'30'
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b Drawings pertaining to any station, viz., Signalling Interlocking plans, Drawings pertaining to any station, viz., Signalling Interlocking plans,
Locking Tables/Control Tables/Route Control Charts, Locking diagrams, Locking Tables/Control Tables/Route Control Charts, Locking diagrams,
wiring diagrams etc. shall bear the same number SIP.SCR.GTL.VPL.Ø1. wiring diagrams etc. shall bear the same number say SIP.SCR.GTL.VPL.Ø1.

8.1.5 8.1.5 Details on Drawings

b The following information should invariably be shown on signalling interlocking plans The following information should invariably be shown on signalling interlocking plans

(iv) Restriction on dead-end sidings (For example: “Not For Stabling”) if any. (iv) Restriction on dead-end sidings (For example: “Not For Stabling”) if any. and
restriction of any Cup-shape (<50 m) movement in the yard

8.1.6 8.1.6 Check and Issue of Drawings

c All Circuit Diagrams including those submitted by the contractors or Firms (including
PSUs) shall be checked in full at two levels by officer before they are approved and signed
by Deputy Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer. Detailed wiring diagrams
for individual stations prepared on the basis of approved typical circuit diagrams should
be checked in full by an officer and Divisional Signal and Telecommunication
Engineer or Senior Signal and Telecommunication Engineer who may approve and sign
them.
All Circuit Diagrams including those submitted by the contractors or Firms (including
PSUs) shall be checked in full at two levels by officer before they are approved and signed
by Deputy Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer. Detailed wiring diagrams
for individual stations prepared on the basis of approved typical circuit diagrams should
be checked in full by an officer and Divisional Signal and Telecommunication
Engineer or Senior Signal and Telecommunication Engineer who may approve and sign
them.

8.1.7 8.1.7 Completion (As Made) Drawings

SRIDHAR Digitally signed by Vijay Digitally signed

by Vijay Kumar
SRIDHAR GANESH
GANESH DEVULAPALLI Kumar Pandey
Date: 2022.11.28
Date: 2022.11.28 19:
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a The Signal and Telecommunication Engineer incharge of Construction/Work executing
agency should submit site verified signed paper prints to the Principal Chief Signal and
Telecommunication Engineer for works completed. These should indicate the work as
actually carried out including the dimensional details as actually measured at site, location
of signals, details of cables laid, wiring diagram, locking diagram etc. Completion of
Signalling interlocking plan shall be based on completion Engineering scale plan if there
is any change in ESP. Completion plan/drawings/circuits original tracings shall be signed by
ASTE/DSTE of executing unit as confirmation of 1st level check. In case of work done by
Railway PSUs then 1st level check should be carried out by PSU’s officer equivalent to
rank of Executive Engineer and signed by divisional officials before submission to zonal
HQ. 2nd level check should be done by railways ASTE/DSTE and approved & signed by
an officer in JAG or above, authorised by the Principal Chief Signal and
Telecommunication Engineer
b On receipt of these drawings, the original tracings will be amended in the Office of
Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer and marked "Completion
Drawing". Scanned completion drawings will be sent to division and Requested number of
copies of the completion drawing can be printed by Sr. Divisional Signal and
Telecommunication Engineer
8.1.8 8.1.8 Supply of Plans
c At stations provided with centralised operation of points and signals, a set of signalling
interlocking plans, locking/selection tables/route control chart, locking diagrams and
wiring diagram, cable route plan etc. may be kept at the station for reference by the
maintenance staff
d While signalling interlocking plans, Locking table/Section table/Route control chart and
wiring diagrams shall be supplied by Headquarters Office, other plans mentioned in Para
8.1.8 shall be issued by Deputy Chief Signal & Telecommunication Engineer
(Construction) or Senior Divisional Signal & Telecommunication Engineer (maintenance)
as the case may be. Signalling interlocking plans for non-interlocked stations shall be
prepared by Deputy Chief Signal & Telecommunication Engineer (Construction) or Senior
Divisional Signal & Telecommunication Engineer (maintenance) as the case may be
8.1.9 8.1.9 Care and File of Tracings
a Tracings shall not be used for reference as they are likely to get lost or damaged. Tracings shall not be used for reference as they are likely to get lost or damaged. Required
Required number of prints taken from scanned tracing should be supplied to Officers and number of prints taken from scanned tracing/Signed PDF should be supplied to Officers and
JE/SSEs. Each particular file should contain a print taken from scanned tracing of the JE/SSEs. Each particular file should contain a print taken from scanned tracing/Signed PDF
works relating to it of the works relating to it
Digitally signed by
SRIDHAR SRIDHAR GANESH Vijay
GANESH DEVULAPALLI Kumar
DEVULAPALLIDate: 2022.11.28 19:
21:26+05'30' Pandey
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The Signal and Telecommunication Engineer incharge of Construction/Work executing
agency should submit site verified signed paper prints to the Principal Chief Signal and
Telecommunication Engineer for works completed. These should indicate the work as
actually carried out including the dimensional details as actually measured at site, location
of signals, details of cables laid, wiring diagram, locking diagram etc. Completion of
Signalling interlocking plan shall be based on completion Engineering scale plan if there
is any change in ESP. Completion plan/drawings/circuits original tracings shall be signed by
ASTE/DSTE of executing unit as confirmation of 1st level check. In case of work done by
Railway PSUs then 1st level check should be carried out by PSU’s officer equivalent to
rank of Executive Engineer and signed by divisional officials before submission to zonal
HQ. 2nd level check should be done by railways ASTE/DSTE and approved & signed by
an officer in JAG or above, authorised by the Principal Chief Signal and
Telecommunication Engineer. Preferably electronic form of checking/approvals may be
adopted, where ever feasible
On receipt of these drawings, the original tracings will be amended in the Office of
Principal Chief Signal and Telecommunication Engineer and marked "Completion
Drawing". Scanned completion drawings will be sent to division and Requested number of
copies of the completion drawing can be printed by Sr. Divisional Signal and
Telecommunication Engineer. Preferably electronic form of checking/approvals may be
adopted, where ever feasible
At stations provided with centralised operation of points and signals, a set of signalling
interlocking plans, locking/selection tables/route control chart, locking diagrams and
wiring diagram/Logic circuits, cable route plan etc. may be kept at the station for
reference by the maintenance staff
While signalling interlocking plans, Locking table/Section table/Route control chart and
wiring diagrams /Logic circuits shall be supplied by Headquarters Office, other plans
mentioned in Para 8.1.8 shall be issued by Deputy Chief Signal & Telecommunication
Engineer (Construction) or Senior Divisional Signal & Telecommunication Engineer
(maintenance) as the case may be. Signalling interlocking plans for non-interlocked
stations shall be prepared by Deputy Chief Signal & Telecommunication Engineer
(Construction) or Senior Divisional Signal & Telecommunication Engineer (maintenance) as
the case may be
Digitally signed by
Vijay Kumar Pandey
Date: 2022.11.28
19:28:27 +05'30'
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c Print from scanned tracing should be folded in concertina fashion and shall when folded Print from scanned tracing /Signed PDF should be folded in concertina fashion and shall
measure approximately 210 mm x 300 mm. The folding should be arranged so as to when folded measure approximately 210 mm x 300 mm. The folding should be arranged
make visible the title of the plan without unfolding the plan. When prints are rolled for so as to make visible the title of the plan without unfolding the plan. When prints are
despatch, they should be rolled with the working side outwards rolled for despatch, they should be rolled with the working side outwards

d The Records section of each Drawing Branch may file every tracing and original drawing
on the basis of the subject classification and the index card filing system. Each drawer of
the index card cabinet should be distinguished by a classification number: each card
should be complete as regards title of the drawing, other connected drawings, file
reference and the drawer number in which the original is stored
The Records section of each Drawing Branch may file every tracing/soft copy and original
drawing/soft copy on the basis of the subject classification and the index card filing
system. Each drawer of the index card cabinet should be distinguished by a classification
number: each card should be complete as regards title of the drawing, other connected
drawings, file reference and the drawer number in which the original is stored

Digitally signed by
SRIDHAR SRIDHAR GANESH Vijay Digitally signed
by Vijay Kumar
GANESH DEVULAPALLI Kumar Pandey
DEVULAPALLIDate: 2022.11.28 19: Date: 2022.11.28
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Para No. 8.1.1(b) Annexure: 8-A2

Check List for Engineering Scale Plan (ESP)
S No. Description of the Item PROPOSED CHANGES REMARKS
1 Complete layout of the yard should be shown by the Engg. Dept. even for works for minor Complete layout of the yard should be shown by the Engg. Dept. even for works for minor Documentary support from any manual/code not
nature. Alteration/Modification should not be shown in a part plan. nature. Alteration/Modification should not be shown in a part plan. available, hence may be deleted.

2 Plan should be prepared in 1:1000 scale Plan should be prepared in 1:1000 scale Reference has been added.
as per para 468 of Engg. Code.

3 North Point should be shown on the top of the sheet. North Point should be shown on the top of the sheet Reference has been added.
as per para 906(a) (i) of IRWM.

4 Kilometerage and Chainage (0.00 m) of the station building should be clearly indicated. Kilometerage and Chainage (0.00 m) of the station building should be clearly indicated Reference has been added.
as per para 906(a)(iii) of IRWM

5 Direction of Train movement i.e. UP & DN should be clearly indicated at the top centre as Direction of Train movement i.e. UP & DN should be clearly indicated at the top centre as Eventhough no reference is available, may be retained
well as at the ends of the yard. well as at the ends of the yard as per general requirement.

6 Name of the adjacent Block Stations with their distances at both ends and name of the Name of the adjacent Block Stations with their distances at both ends and name of the Reference has been added.
Junction Stations to be indicated. The Kilometerage shall start incrementing from left hand Junction Stations to be indicated. The Kilometerage shall start incrementing from left hand as per 906(a) (ii) of IRWM
side to right hand side & mid section siding if any to be shown. side to right hand side & mid section siding if any to be shown

7 All Gradient at the yard must be shown and should be in sequence. Gradient & its All Gradient at the yard must be shown and should be in sequence. Gradient & its Reference has been added.
chainages upto 2.5 km from first stop signal both ends should be shown. chainages upto 2.5 km from in rear of first stop signal both ends should be shown as per para 8.1.5 (v) of IRSEM.

8 a) Gradient of new Stn. Yard within 50 m from outermost point should be 1 in 1200.
Permitted upto 1 in 400 with out condonation.
b) Allowed upto 1 in 400. CRS‘s Dispensation required for gradient steeper than 1 in 400
upto 1 in 260. Rly.Bd’s Condonation required for gradient steeper than 1 in
260. Despensation or condonation obtained/to be obtained should be indicated clearly in
Engg Scale Plan.
a) Gradient of new Stn. Yard within 50 m from outermost point should be 1 in 1200. Para has been revised with reference.
Permitted upto 1 in 400 with the approval of GM
b) Dispensation of CRS required for gradient steeper than 1 in 400 upto 1 in 260. Rly.Bd’s a) as per item no. 2 note (b) chapter II of IRSOD-2022
Condonation required for gradient steeper than 1 in260 b) as per item no. 2 note (d)(ii) chapter-II of IRSOD-
Despensation or condonation obtained/to be obtained should be indicated clearly in ESP 2022.

9 There must be no change of grades within 30 meters of any points & crossing. There must be no change of grades within 30 meters of any points & crossing suitably Reference has been added.
as per item no. 2 note (f) chapter-II of IRSOD-2022.

10 If any alteration is proposed for the existing yard, the portion of the yard where alteration is If any alteration is proposed for the existing yard, the portion of the yard where alteration is Eventhough no reference is available, may be retained
proposed shall be marked with Red colour, and the portion of the yard where alteration is proposed shall be marked with Red colour, and the portion of the yard where alteration is as per general requirement.
not proposed is tallying with the existing sigg. Plan not proposed is tallying with the existing sigg. Plan

11 All Lines should be designated for identification and reference. All lines No. to be written All Lines should be designated for identification and reference. All lines No. to be written Para has been revised with reference.
starting line No.1 from station Bldg. side. starting line No.1 from station Bldg. side. as per para 468 of Engineering code

12 The clear standing room of all lines e.g., running lines, Sdg. Lines, should be mentioned. The clear standing room of all lines e.g., running lines, Sdg. Lines, should be mentioned. Para has been revised with reference.
CSL should be minimum 720 m for New lines and 686 m for existing lines. CSL to be governed vide foot note of para 23 of chapter II of IRSOD.

13 Platforms should be provided on lines on which it is intended to receive passenger trains . Type of platforms (i.e passenger or goods) with length and their heights above rail level Para has been revised with reference.
Platform level e.g, RL, LL, HL etc. to be indicated. should be shown as per para 906(a)(xiv) of IRWM.

14 The classification, kilometerage, chainage from Centre of station building, Manned/
Unmanned and number of each level crossing should be shown. Classifications of L.C.
Gates are to be revised according to present TVU. Spl-
>50000, A->/=30000 & <50000, B1->/=25000 & <30000,
B2>/=20000 & <25000, C-up to 20000.
The classification, kilometerage, chainage from Centre of station building, Manned/ Reference has been added
Unmanned and number of each level crossing should be shown . Classifications of L.C. as per para 902 (1) of IRPWM
Gates are to be revised according to present TVU. Spl-
>50000, A->/=30000 & <50000, B1->/=25000 & <30000,
B2>/=20000 & <25000, C-up to 20000

SRIDHAR Digitally signed by

SRIDHAR GANESH
Digitally signed by
GANESH DEVULAPALLI
Date: 2022.11.28 19:22:
Vijay Kumar Vijay Kumar Pandey
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15 a) Level crossing gate should be located clearing Block Overlap ahead of the first-stop a)Level crossing gate may be located outside the outermost facing points para revised with reference.
signal and Signals Overlap ahead of the starter signals as far as practicable. b) LC Gate within berthing track shall be avoided. as per para 901 of IRPWM.
b) LC Gate within berthing track shall be avoided.

16 a) The angle of turnouts and type of Switches (ST or CS) of each point in the yard should be a) The angle of turnouts and type of Switches (ST or CS) of each point in the yard should be Para revised with reference.
shown. shown. as per para 408 2(a)(b) of IRPWM 2020 .
b) Passenger lines turnouts shall be 1 in 12 or 1 in 16. b) Passenger lines turnouts shall be 1 in 12 or 1 in 16 or flatter or 1 in 8 1/2 curved switch
with approval of PCE.

17 The distance between center of tracks in Stn. Yds. should be shown. Minimum Track The distance between center of tracks in Stn. Yds. should be shown. Minimum Track Para revised with reference.
Centres as per SOD. Centres as per SOD. of IRSOD 2022 as per para 1 of Chapter II of IRSOD 2022

18 As far as possible, Turn-Outs should be taken off clearing the Fouling of adjacent T.O. As far as possible, Turn-Outs should be taken off clearing the Fouling of adjacent T.O. Documentary support not available, hence it is
Distance between SRJ’s of two crossovers shall be normally 13 m minimum and with Glued Distance between SRJ’s of two crossovers shall be normally 13 m minimum and with Glued proposed to be deleted.
joints 7 m minimum. joints 7 m minimum.

19 Location of cabins/Goomties/Stn Bldgs: Location of cabins/Goomties/Stn Bldgs: Eventhough no reference is available, may be retained
(a) They should not be in front of a trap, or dead end. (a) They should not be in front of a trap, or dead end. as per general requirement.
(b) Where two cabins are provided, they should be so located on either side of the track so (b) Where two cabins are provided, they should be so located on either side of the track so
that Cabin men can ensure complete arrival of trains. that Cabin men can ensure complete arrival of trains.

20 All running lines must be isolated from sidings (i.e. non- running lines). All running lines must be isolated from sidings (i.e. non- running lines). Para revised with reference.
All goods running lines may be isolated from all sidings connected thereto as per para 36 (6)
of chapter VII of Rules for opening of Railways

21 All passenger lines must be isolated from goods running lines. All passenger lines must be isolated from goods running lines. Para revised with reference.
All passenger running lines shall be isolated from all goods lines or sidings connected
thereto as per para 36 (5) of chapter VII of Rules for opening of Railways.

22 Traffic yard should be isolated from the private siding, loco Yard or Engg. siding, if any. Traffic yard should be isolated from the private siding, loco Yard or Engg. siding, if any. Documentary support not available, hence it is
proposed to be deleted.

23 At junction station where trains run through on the main line at speed exceeding 50 KMPH, At junction interlocked station where trains run through on the main line at speed exceeding Para revised with reference.
the main line should be isolated from all other lines of the yard. 50 KMPH, the main line should be isolated from all other lines of the yard as per item 1 of GR 4.11

24 Sidings should take-off from the loop line, and not from the main line. Preferably Sidings should take-off from the loop line, and not from the main line Para revised with reference.
as per para 34 (1) of chapter VII of Rules for opening of
Railways

25 Chainages of all Points, De-railing switches, Dead Ends, Fouling Marks, LC Gates, Platform Chainages of all Points, De-railing switches, Dead Ends, Fouling Marks, LC Gates, Platform Reference has been added
ends etc., should be shown. ends etc., should be shown as per para 906(a) (xiv) of IRWM.

SRIDHAR SRIDHAR GANESH

Digitally signed by Vijay Digitally signed by
Vijay Kumar
GANESH DEVULAPALLI Kumar Pandey
Date: 2022.11.28
DEVULAPALLIDate: 2022.11.28
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26 Reference of the Work is to be mentioned i.e. sanction particulars. Reference of the Work is to be mentioned i.e. sanction particulars. Eventhough no reference is available, may be retained
as per general requirement.

27 Drawing No. shall be indicated. Drawing No. shall be indicated. Eventhough no reference is available, may be retained
as per general requirement.

28 The stations in busy section are to be provided with simultaneous reception and dispatch Preferably, the stations in busy section are to be provided with simultaneous reception and Eventhough no reference is available, may be retained
facilities. dispatch facilities. as per general requirement.

29 Details of open bridges: Span more than 6.1 meters, insulated or not. Details of open bridges: Span more than 6.1 meters, insulated or not. Para revised. Insulation for span more than 6.1 m ,
Documentary support not available, hence it is
proposed to be deleted.
30 Note regarding PSC Sleepers Note regarding PSC Sleepers Documentary support not available, hence it is
proposed to be deleted.

31 Points in the vicinity of LCs (SRJ shall be 25 meters away from Center Line of LC). Points in the vicinity of LCs (SRJ shall be 25 meters away from Center Line of LC). Documentary support for inclusion of PRC sleepers in
ESP is not available, hence it is proposed to be deleted.

32 Distance between Buffer Stop/Derailing Switch to LC Gate shall be 60 meters. Distance between Buffer Stop/Derailing Switch to LC Gate shall be 60 meters. Documentary support not available, hence it is
proposed to be deleted.

33 Any Cup-shape (<50 m) movement in the yard to be restricted. Any Cup-shape (<50 m) movement in the yard to be restricted. Item does not pertains to ESP. It is proposed to delete
this item from here and add this item in Para 8.1.5 (b)
of IRSEM
34 Any other station specific items. Any other station specific items. Eventhough no reference is available, may be retained
as per general requirement.

35 Details of ROB/RUB/FOB with its length, and distance/ Chainage from C/L of Station. Details of ROB/RUB/FOB with its length, and distance/ Chainage from C/L of Station. Para revised and reference added.
(Details of Steel/Concerts a bridges) (Details of Steel/ Concerts a concrete bridges) as per para 906 (a) (xv) of IRWM

36 CSR's of lines shall be checked from starter to starter or Fouling Mark to Fouling Mark, CSR's of lines shall be checked from starter to starter or Fouling Mark to Fouling Mark, This item is already covered vide item no. 12. hence it is
keeping 24 M from SRJ on either side for locating Starter signals. Clearance from SRJ/Trap keeping 24 M from SRJ on either side for locating Starter signals. Clearance from SRJ/Trap proposed to be deleted.
to be indicated. to be indicated.

37 Provision of Slip Siding/Catch Siding as required. Provision of Slip Siding/Catch Siding as required. Para revised with reference.
a) If the Gradient steeper than 1 in 100 falling towards Block, Slip Siding is to be provided a) If the Gradient steeper than 1 in 100 falling towards Block, Slip Siding is to be provided as per item 9 & 31 of Terminology of IRPWM 2020
b) If the Gradient steeper than 1 in 80 falling towards Station side, Catch Siding is to be b) If the Gradient steeper than 1 in 80 falling towards Station side, Catch Siding is to be
provided. provided.

38 Details of LC Gates with their class, Kilometerage, Gate Lodge position, Details of LC Gates with their class, Kilometerage, Gate Lodge position, Para revised with reference.
Manned/Unmanned, Interlocked/Non interlocked, Lifting Barriers/Swing Gates, etc. upto 2.5 Manned/Unmanned, Interlocked/Non interlocked, Lifting Barriers/Swing Gates, etc. upto 2.5 as per Chapter 9 of IRPWM.
km. on both sides. km. on both sides

39 A Single Goods line should not be sand witched between two passenger lines or between A Single Goods line should not be sand witched between two passenger lines or between Documentary support not available, hence it is
Main line and passenger line since the passenger lines cannot be safely isolated from the Main line and passenger line since the passenger lines cannot be safely isolatedfrom the proposed to be deleted.
Goods line. Goods line.

40 Electronic Weigh Bridge if any in Track Circuit portion, to be shown. Electronic Weigh Bridge if any in Track Circuit portion , to be shown. Track circuit is not a part of ESP, hence para proposed
to be revised.

Digitally signed by
SRIDHAR
GANESH
SRIDHAR GANESH
DEVULAPALLI Vijay Kumar Digitally signed by Vijay
Kumar Pandey
Date: 2022.11.28 19:23:
DEVULAPALLI 12+05'30' Pandey Date: 2022.11.28
19:29:42 +05'30'
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41 Color schemes for drawings as per Indian Railways Works Manual 2000 chapter IX, para Color schemes for drawings shall be followed as per Indian Railways Works Manual 2000 Para proposed to be revised.
No.907 is as follows: chapter IX, para No.907. is as follows:
a) Existing work that is to remain should be in full line — Black. a) Existing work that is to remain should be in full line — Black.
b) All proposed works - Vermilion Red or Scarlet Lake variety. b) All proposed works - Vermilion Red or Scarlet Lake variety.
c) All future proposals- Emerald Green. c) All future proposals- Emerald Green.
d) Work that is to be dismantled should in thin dotted lines — Yellow. d) Work that is to be dismantled should in thin dotted lines — Yellow.
e) Phase-I — Red e) Phase-I — Red
f) Phase-II — Green Dotted f) Phase-II — Green Dotted
g) Sanitary Works — Blue g) Sanitary Works — Blue

1.0 The above check list after scrutiny of the ESP has to be submitted by division to HQs under covering letter for further action at Headquarters.

2.0 Same format of the check list shall be followed at HQs for scrutiny of the ESP before
obtaining the approval of competent authority till further amendment.

Signature & Designation ASTE/D&D/HQ SSTE/D&D Dy.CSTE/D&D

Name

Note: (1) The above list is not exhaustive, zonal railways may add or modify as per local requirements. Note: (1) The above list is not exhaustive, zonal railways may add or modify as per local
requirements.

(2) Where electronic form of checking/approvals are in place, they may be adopted.

Digitally signed by
SRIDHAR Digitally signed by
SRIDHAR GANESH Vijay Kumar Vijay Kumar Pandey
GANESH DEVULAPALLI
Date: 2022.11.28 19: Pandey Date: 2022.11.28
19:30:00 +05'30'
DEVULAPALLI23:38+05'30'
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(CSL XX m)
(CSL XX m)

(CSL XX m)

(CSL XX m)

Y R R Y
YY R R YY

Digitally signed by
Vijay Digitally signed
by Vijay Kumar
SRIDHAR SRIDHAR GANESH
GANESH DEVULAPALLI
Kumar Date:
Pandey

2022.11.28
DEVULAPALLIDate: 2022.11.28 19:
26:55+05'30'
Pandey 19:13:45 +05'30'
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SRIDHAR Digitally signed by Vijay Digitally signed

GANESH SRIDHAR GANESH by Vijay Kumar

DEVULAPAL Date: 2022.11.28 Kumar

DEVULAPALLI Pandey
Date: 2022.11.28
LI 19:28:43+05'30' Pandey 19:15:21 +05'30'
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CHECKSUM XXXX
CRC XXXX

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SRIDHAR Digitally
SRIDHAR
signed by
Vijay Digitally signed
by Vijay Kumar
GANESH GANESH
DEVULAPA DEVULAPALLI
Kumar Pandey
Date: 2022.11.28
LLI
Date: 2022.11.28
19:27:37+05'30' Pandey 19:16:37 +05'30'