Topic- 32

TURNOUT TESTING
 Turnout Testing
During USFD testing of Turnout, in switch portion the guide roller
of Rail tester hinders the movement of trolley, hence the complete
testing of Tongue rail is not possible using the Rail Tester.

For USFD Testing of in service Stock Rail and Tongue Rail of

Points and Crossing, The Tongue Rail is demarcated in 3 different
Zones -
To go through the Animation To go through the Vedio
Zones - I Click on the Button Click on the Button

Zones - II

Zones - III
Para No- 10.6 of Revised USFD Manual-2012.
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Zones - I
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Zones - I
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A point where where Probe of 20 mm
crystal can be suitably placed on Tongue
Rail Head

Zones - I
Zones - II
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A point where where Probe of 20 mm
crystal can be suitably placed on Tongue
Rail Head

Zones - I
Zones - II
Zones - III
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Sr.
Zone Item Description Defect Classification Action Taken
No
Covered in
Zone-I
1. Normal rail testing as SSE/JE (USFD) shall
Where full width of Rail.
stipulated. impose 30 kmph or
For USFD testing Turnout stricter speed
Zone- II
shall be considered in restriction immediately
Up to the point on Head Shall be tested
vulnerable location hence any and inform to SSE/JE
2. where Probe of 20 mm Manually using 70˚ (2
defect which can be classified (P.way) who will
crystal can be suitably Mhz) S/C Probe
as per Annexure-2A, shall be replace the flawed
placed.
marked as IMR portion within 3 days
Zone- III This Part of Tongue of detection.
3. Rest portion of Tongue Rail shall be examined
Rail. Visually.

Para No- 10.6 of Revised USFD Manual-2012.

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NOTE-

CMS crossing :- USFD testing is not applicable on CMS

crossing. However it should be closely
obseved by Keyman during his daily
patrolling duty for any crack/visual
defect.

Para No- Book of RDSO, Item No.15