3.

4_Night checks & Inspections

Periods 2
Night Inspections:
• Night inspections are to be carried out by Railway official to check the
alertness and awareness of the Staff working below them.
• Schedules of such inspections have been prescribed in IRPWM.
however in addition to it Railway Administration may issue such
instructions from time to time as per the need to carry out night
inspections.
• Surprise night inspection of level crossing should be carried out to
ensure presence and alertness of Gateman.
Night Inspections:
• Surprise night inspection of level crossing should be carried out to
ensure presence and alertness of Gateman.
• Surprise night inspections are also carriedout to check the alertness
of monsoon patrolmen during monsoon and cold weather patrolmen
during winters.
• Night inspections may be done by footplate/rear Van/ motor trolley
or by any other suitable means.
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 Inspection of Patrol Books– JE/SSE/P.Way must examine the

patrol books, initial the entries each time he inspects and
take corrective measures for irregularities noticed. The
Assistant Divisional Engineer should examine the patrol books
during his inspection.
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 Supply of Equipment to Patrolmen and Watchmen–

JE/SSE/P.Way will be responsible for ensuring that each
Patrolman is provided with the equipment specified, and for
periodical distribution of consumable stores like kerosene oil,
match box etc. The Gang Mate will be responsible for seeing
that the Patrolman and stationary watchman possesses the
correct equipment specified.
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 The JE/SSE/P.Way will be responsible for instructing the

patrolmen in their duties about the rules for the protection of
the lines and in acquainting them with all vulnerable points
on their beats.
 In addition to oral instructions, the JE/SSE/P.Way shall by
practical demonstrations, drill the patrolmen in their detailed
duties and responsibilities.
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 Inspection of Equipment– JE/SSE/P.Way should check the
equipment of all patrolmen and watchmen once a month,
record the results in patrol book and take steps to recoup
deficiencies.

 Check over Patrolling at Nights– (by train)

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 Check over Patrolling at Nights– at following frequency by

train
Official By train
JE/SSE/P.Way(Sectional) Once a fortnight
SSE/P.Way (In-charge) Once a month
Assistant Divisional Engineer Once a month
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