RBE No. 168/2018: Training – Refresher & Foundation Course – Helper – Signal Maintainers

No.E(MPP)/2018/3/7, dated 30.10.2018

 

Sub: Introduction of Refresher Course for Helper/signal and revision of the Foundation Course for Signal Maintainers.

1. In view of fast technological development in signaling field in Railways, a refresher course for helper/signal has been proposed.
2. As per the existing provision, Helper/signal are imported 4 weeks (24 days) of initial/ induction training only and no pre-promotional and refresher training.
3. Ministry of Railway in consultation with the Signal Directorate, has decided to introduce 2 (two) weeks Refresher Course for Helper/Signal after a gap of 5 years, apart from 4 weeks of induction/ initial course. The course content for training is enclosed herewith (Annexure-A).
3. Further, the foundation course for promotee Signal Maintainers has been reduced from 12 weeks to 8 weeks. The course content for training is enclosed herewith (Annexure-B).

Annexure-A

  Refresher Course for Helper/ Signal:-

Item

Details

Allotted Hours

1

Registration

2

2

Theory

35

3

Practical

18

4

Audio Visual

4

5

Study Tour/ Local Visit

4

6

Theory Examination

1

7

Practical Examination

2

 

Total

66 (Two Weeks)

Theory:-

S. No.

Subject

Allotted Hours

1

Symbol and meaning of letters.

1

2

Cleanliness, Personal Safety, Fire Prevention & First Aid

2

3

Measuring Instrument and Portable Tools

3

4

Basic Electricity and Magnetism Power Equipments IPS Cells & Battery, DG set.

4

5

Safety in Train Operation, Schedule of Dimension & Disaster Management.

3

6

Signaling Relays and Cables.

3

7

DG Track Circuit

3

8

Colour Light Signaling, LED aspects, Axle Counter, Electrical Operated Lifting Barrier.

5

9

Signaling in RE area.

2

10

Point Machine

3

11

Introduction to block instrument (Single line, Double line)

3

12

Introduction to Relay Interlocking, Electronic Interlocking

3

 

Total

35

Practical:-

S.No.

Subject

Allotted Hours

1

Cells, Battery Chargers, IPS, DG Set.

3

2

Measuring Instruments & Portable Tools.

2

3

Signaling Relays.

2

4

DC Track Circuit.

2

5

Colour Light Signaling, LED Aspects, Axle Counter.

3

6

Point Machine.

2

7

Single & Double Line Block Instrument.

2

8

Level Crossing Gates.

2

 

Total

18

Audio Visual:

S.No.

Subject

Allotted Hours

1

Point M/C, LED Signal.

2

2

Track Circuit

2

 

Total

4

Annexure-B

Name of course: Foundation Course for Promotee Signal Maintainer:-

Course Module Number

SNT-10

Practical Hours

83

Duration

08 weeks

Theory Hours

158

Total Hours

264

Joining, Exam, Viva, Local Visit etc.

23

S. No.

Contents (Theory)

ST Code

Existing

Revised

1

Measuring Instrument

3

 

2

2

Power Equipment Cells & Battery, IPS.

4

18

12

3

Basic Electricity & Magnetism.

5

18

6

4

Safety in Train Operation & Disaster Management, Schedule of dimension, Personal Safety, Prevention of Fire.

6

18

10

5

Signaling Cables.

8

 

3

6

Basic concept of signaling.

15

24

18

7

Orthodox Mechanical Sig.

16

10

2

8

Reverser, Lever Lock, CKT, controller Arm and light repeater.

18

18

2

9

Inter slotting EKT, EPD.

19

18

2

10

Relays.

20

20

6

11

Track Circuit.

21

20

12

12

Solar Panel.

22

18

2

13

Colour Light Signaling, LED aspects, DG set.

23

12

18

14

Point Machine.

24

 

10

15

Axle counter & IBS.

26

 

8

16

Single Line Block Instrument.

28

 

6

17

Double Line Block Instrument.

29

34

6

18

Signaling in RE area & installation practices.

30

 

8

19

Automatic signaling system.

31

 

6

20

Introduction to Relay Interlocking.

34

 

3

21

BPAC.

36

 

3

22

Introduction to Electronic Interlocking & Data Logger.

37

 

3

23

UFSBI*

 

 

3

24

Documentation Signal Failure Register, History Book, Disconnection*

 

 

2

25

Electric Lifting Barrier*

 

 

2

26

Earth Leakage Detector (ELD)*

 

 

2

27

Domino Panel*

 

 

1

 

Total

 

228

158

(*) This is in addition to the standard syllabus

Practical:-

S. No.

Practical

Allotted Hours

1

Study of AVO Meter, Multimeter, Megger.

2

2

Power Equipment Cells & Battery, IPS, DG set, Solar Panel

9

3

DC Track Circuit

6

4

DC Cut Section Track Circuit

6

5

Single & Double Line Block Instrument (Study, working)

9

6

Signaling Cable

3

7

Study of Colour Light Signal, Led Aspects

4

8

ELD, Maintenance of Earth

3

9

Axle Counter

4

10

Relay Interlocking & Panel Interlocking

4

11

Electronic Interlocking

4

12

Study & Adjustment Of Lifting Barrier Gate (Electrical & Mechanical)

9

13

UFSBI

3

14

BPAC

3

15

Data Logger

5

16

Point Machine

9

 

Total

83

Download Railway Board Circular RBE No. 168/2018

Forward reference⇒RBE No.

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