CMRL-Presentation On Procedure For Safety Clearances - I

PRESENTATION
STATUTORY CLEARANCES
ON
FROM
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS / CMRS
METRO
NEED AND PLAN
19.09.2009
1.
Metro Rail (Amendment) Act

Chennai Metropolitan area.
2.
Clause 7 of Chapter IV of the Act specifies appointment

of Commissioners of Metro Railway Safety (CMRS).
3.
Clause 14 of Chapter V opening of Metro railway

requires sanction of the Central Government before
opening of a Metro Railway for public carriage. Vide
Clause 21 these powers can be delegated to CMRS.
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2009 is applicable to
4. Clause 15 of the Chapter V specifies formalities to be

complied before giving sanction:
I. The Central Government obtain a report from CMRS
that
a. CMRS has made careful inspection of the Metro
Railway and Rolling Stock
b. The Moving and Fixed dimension has not
infringed.
c. The track structure, strength of bridges,
standard of signalling system, traction
system, general structural character of civil
works and the size of, maximum gross load
upon ,the axles of any rolling stock, comply
with the requirements .
d. In his opinion, Metro Railway can be opened for
the public carriage of passengers without any
danger to the public using it.
Considering these legal aspects certain approvals are

obtained by CMRL from the Central Government.
Central Government in terms of Section 2, Clause 1(a) of
Metro Act in relation to technical planning and safety of
Metro Railway means the Ministry of Government of India
dealing with railways.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
CMRL vide letter no. 161/CMR/2011 dated 11-02-2011 have

asked for procedures and documentations required for
obtaining statutory clearances from Ministry of Railways and
CMRS in respect of :
Rolling Stock.
Track Structure
Signalling and Telecommunication.
OHE Traction System.
Civil Structures.
Safety and Man Power Planning
Opening of the section by CMRS.
In addition to above fire clearance from Fire Officer for
Architectural plans and compartmentation etc of sations is
required at planning stage. Subsequently at operational
stage occupancy certificate from Fire Department would be
required. This is a prerequisite to CMRS inspection.
1. Approval of SOD is desirable before procurement.

2. Submission of request to the Carriage Directorate of the
RDSO for issue of provisional Speed Certificate for
conducting Oscillation and EBD trial.

Request is to be enclosed with technical details of Rolling Stock
Track
Bridges
Viaduct
Tunnels
Signalling & Traction System
For detail refer Annexure 1and 2
3.
Application to CMRS for conducting Oscillation and EBD

trials.
Application to be enclosed
Certificates/ Documentsa.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
with
the
following
Joint Safety Certificate signed by HODs of

Rolling stock, Operation, S&T, Electrical
Traction and Track.
Track Certificate by track HOD.
Bridge Engineers Certificate by Chief Bridge
Engineer / CPM / CE (Construction).
Copy of RDSOs Speed Certificate along with
compliance of Conditions stipulated in the
certificate.
safety procedure for testing and
commissioning
Time Table for trials
g.
h.
i.
j.
k.
l.

EIG sanctions and compliance of conditions if

any
Sanction of Dept. of Telecommunication for
dynamic clearance.
Copy of approved Schedule of Dimension
OHE Fitness Certificate
General Introduction of Rolling Stock
Track Structure Approval
CMRS insists on trial section length of 10 KMs (minimum).

Condonation of infringement to SOD (if any) by Ministry of
Railways required before submission of application to
CMRS.
4. Final Speed Certificate is issued by RDSO based on results of
Oscillation and EBD trials.

5. Application (in3 sets) for sanctioning of Rolling Stock to be
submitted to the Secretary (Civil Engineering)/ MOR through
CMRS/CCRS for MORs approval.
Documents to be enclosed with the application:
Final Speed Certificate
Form XIX- Joint Safety Certificate
Form VIII- Brief particulars of Rolling Stock and technical

details of the System
Bridge Certificate
Track Certificate
Track Structure Approval
OHE Certificate
Form XVII- infringement of moving and Fixed Dimensions

jointly signed by HODs of Civil, track, S&T, Electrical ,
and Rolling Stock.
EMC Control Plan
RDSOs Oscillation trial report
RDSOs EBD trial report
Approval of Signal and Train control System
Approval of Electrical Traction System.
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Railway Board has circulated a performance criteria of

fastening system for ballastless track vide letter no.
2009/proj./MAS/9/2 dated 21-05-2010.
The proposal of Track structure chosen by a Metro
administration is submitted to the Railway board (in 2
sets) along with the following:
Details of Rails
Plinth / slab design
Fastening system
Details of performance (minimum 5 years)
Test Reports (Item 4.4 and beyond in the performance
criteria)
Technical calculation and Drawings (Anchor Bolt,
plinth reinforcement etc.)
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One set of proposal is submitted to RDSO by the Railway

Board for appraisal.
If necessary, further details are submitted to RDSO/Railway

Board and clarification provided.
Compliance of Performance Criteria submitted by DMRC to

MOR is given under Annexure-3
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Signal and Telecom System submitted to Ministry of

Railways for approval of:
1.
Type of Signalling
2.
Back up Signalling
3.
Interlocking
4.
Train Control System
5.
Type of Track Circuits.
6.
Point Machine for M/L and Depot.
7.
Redundancy in cab equipment for ATP
signalling)
8.
Technical clearance for telecommunication.
9.
Positive Train Identification.
10. Platform screen door.
(Annexure 4)
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(cab
Telecommunication System
Proposed Telecommunication System shall comprise of the
following five subsystem
1.
Fibre Optic Transmission system
2.
Telephone System
3.
Train Mobile radio system
4.
Public Address system and
5.
Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) system.
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Approval For Flexible OHE

As Delhi Metros Flexible OHE design is similar to that
Indian Railways and Standard follows are as per Indian
Railways Traction manual and hence no separate
clearance was required.
Same approach can be adopted by CMRL. They may
advice to the MOR.
Approval For Rigid OCS
Design is submitted to Ministry of Railways for

technical approval. (Annexure-A)
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The Electrical Inspector General (EIG) is to be approached

for giving clearances for
Energisation of the 25 kV OHE and sectioning and
paralleling posts.
Receiving Sub Stations
33 kV Sub Stations
DG sets etc.
The application is sent along with the format 10-03 & 1015 for Flexible OHE and 10-03 to 10-12 for Rigid OHE duly
signed by concerned officers involved in construction and
O&M wing.
Any accident due to electrocution to be reported to EIG.
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Nomination of EIG is done by the Ministry of Power

The Min. of Power is to be approached for authorization
to EIG of Railways or EIG of State Government (Annexure
D & Annexure E).
Lifts
Lift Inspector of concerned state Government will need
to be approached at two stages i.e. Pre erection
permission and subsequently for lift license at
commissioning stage.
Escalators
For escalators, a nominated Escalator Inspector of
State Govt. is approached for approval.
We understand that there is no inspector of
escalator in Tamil Nadu. However, it may be checked.
These are also prerequisite to CMRS inspection.

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Loading standards for Viaduct and Bridges is submitted to

the Railway Board for approval.
These would include:
Dead Load
Live Load
Forces due to curvature and eccentricity of Track
Temperature effect
Friction resistance of expansion bearing
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Longitudinal forces
Racking force
Forces on parapets
Wind pressure effect
Force and effect due to earthquake
Force due to derailment
Live Load for platform.(Annexure I)
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SAFETY Clearances
No safety related clearance from outside agency

except statutory clearance by CMRS is required.
Manpower Planning
No clearance from any outside agency except CMRS
who will have to satisfy that adequate maintenance
facilities and trained manpower is available before
commissioning .
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1. Nomination of CMRS to be notified by MOUD with the

concurrence of Ministry of Civil Aviation
2. Application to CMRS for statuary inspection of section
following prerequisites need to be firmed up
a)
Sanction of Rolling Stock by MOR.
b)
Approval of Track Structure by MOR.
c)
Approval of Signal and Train Control Supply System
by MOR
d)
Approval of Electrical Traction system by MOR
e)
Approval of Schedule of Dimension by MOR
f)
General Rules for Opening to be notified by MOUD.
g)
Loading Standards by MOR.
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3.
Manuals and Procedures required

a. Track Maintenance
b. Rolling Stock operation and maintenance.
c. signal engineering.
d. AC Traction.
e. Train Operating Procedures.
f. Station and Depot working orders.
4. The application is submitted to CMRS in 3 identical original

sets. CMRS keeps one for his office and forward the others
to CCRS and MOR.
Documents submitted along with application are to be

signed by officer not below SAG Level. These documents
are
4.1 Administrative note
4.2 Forms :
i. Curve abstract
- Form I
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ii. Gradient abstract

- Form II
iii. Bridge abstract
- Form III
iv. Viaduct abstract
- Form IV
v. Important Bridge abstract
- Form V
vi. Ballast and permanent way
- Form VI
vii. Station and station sites
- Form VII
viii. Brief particulars of rolling stock
- Form VIII
ix. Brief particulars of Traction Installation - Form IX
x. Power Supply Installation abstract
- Form X
xi. Restricted OHE clearance abstract
-Form XI
xii. Electrical crossing over metro railway Track abstract
-Form XII
xiii. Traction maintenance depot abstract
-Form XIII
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xiv. Ventilation smoke management and Fire safety measures

- Form XIV
xv. Brief particulars of signal and train control system- Form XV
xvi. Certificate from Chief Executive Officer
- Form XVI
xvii. Infringement of moving and fixed dimensions- Form XVII
xviii. Load deflection test of Bridges
- Form XVIII
xix. Joint Safety certificate for Rolling Stock
- Form XIX
xx. Signalling safety Certificate
- Form XX
4.3
Index plan and sections
4.4
Drawings
i. Station architectural / Layout
ii. Running Section
iii. OHE Layout Plans
iv. Signalling Scheme plans for section and control table
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4.5
Station working orders of station and control table
4.6
Check List of Question and Answers.
4.7
Clearance of Fire safety measures of stations by local

Authority.
4.8
EIG Sanction and compliance of conditions.
4.9 Clearance from Department of telecommunication

4.10 Certificate
regarding
safety
instructions
&
precautionary measures.
4.11 License for working of lifts and elevators (If applicable)
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CMRS inspects the section by Motor Trolley accompanied by the

Directors/officers nominated by CEO and other SAG/JAG level
officers.
Following aspects are examined:
Station to be manned with trained staff, having knowledge of
relevant rules and procedures.
Adequacy of all works pertaining to station exit/entry,
firemens staircase, platform, staircases, lighting and
ventilation etc.
Passenger facilities such as toilets, ticket office functioning,
AFC system, Escalators, lifts etc.
Fire protection, detection, suppression and disaster
management measures.
Adequate public announcement and display system.
proper signage and boards at prominent locations and
technical rooms are properly manned.
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Railings on viaduct in elevated section, at platform and

staircases etc.
Walkway in tunnels.
Measurement of curves, turnouts, track features, track
spacing, clearances of parapets, tunnels and other
features.
Measurement of OHE clearance, signals etc.
All electrical and signaling systems with the assistance of
Dy.CRS S&T and Electrical.
After trolleying down both UP and DN lines, the
confirmatory speed test by train is done on both the lines
including emergency evacuation system from train, ATP
functions etc.
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Following the inspection, CMRS accords sanction for

opening of corridor for introduction of commercial
services.
A detailed inspection report is prepared and submitted to

MOR, MOUD and DMRC by CMRS.
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PRESENTATION

NEED AND PLAN

Metro Rail (Amendment) Act

Clause 7 of Chapter IV of the Act specifies appointment

Clause 14 of Chapter V opening of Metro railway

4. Clause 15 of the Chapter V specifies formalities to be

Considering these legal aspects certain approvals are

CMRL vide letter no. 161/CMR/2011 dated 11-02-2011 have

1. Approval of SOD is desirable before procurement.

Application to CMRS for conducting Oscillation and EBD

Joint Safety Certificate signed by HODs of

EIG sanctions and compliance of conditions if

CMRS insists on trial section length of 10 KMs (minimum).

4. Final Speed Certificate is issued by RDSO based on results of

Oscillation and EBD trials.

Final Speed Certificate

Form XIX- Joint Safety Certificate

Form VIII- Brief particulars of Rolling Stock and technical

Track Structure Approval

Form XVII- infringement of moving and Fixed Dimensions

EMC Control Plan

RDSOs Oscillation trial report

RDSOs EBD trial report

Approval of Signal and Train control System

Approval of Electrical Traction System.

Railway Board has circulated a performance criteria of

One set of proposal is submitted to RDSO by the Railway

If necessary, further details are submitted to RDSO/Railway

Compliance of Performance Criteria submitted by DMRC to

Signal and Telecom System submitted to Ministry of

Approval For Flexible OHE

Approval For Rigid OCS

Design is submitted to Ministry of Railways for

The Electrical Inspector General (EIG) is to be approached

Nomination of EIG is done by the Ministry of Power

These are also prerequisite to CMRS inspection.

Loading standards for Viaduct and Bridges is submitted to

Forces due to curvature and eccentricity of Track

Friction resistance of expansion bearing

Wind pressure effect

Force and effect due to earthquake

Force due to derailment

Live Load for platform.(Annexure I)

No safety related clearance from outside agency

1. Nomination of CMRS to be notified by MOUD with the

Manuals and Procedures required

4. The application is submitted to CMRS in 3 identical original

Documents submitted along with application are to be

ii. Gradient abstract

xiv. Ventilation smoke management and Fire safety measures

Index plan and sections

Station working orders of station and control table

Check List of Question and Answers.

Clearance of Fire safety measures of stations by local

EIG Sanction and compliance of conditions.

4.9 Clearance from Department of telecommunication

CMRS inspects the section by Motor Trolley accompanied by the

Railings on viaduct in elevated section, at platform and