SWR full-form Station Working Rules. Station Working Rules is a book or document. SWR was issued for the safe running of trains considering the environment of the station and the area within the station.
Why are made Station Working Rules?
Station Working Rules are made considering the situation in the station’s local area or vicinity. Each station’s SWR is different. Because every station has different local areas and features. SWR has normal and abnormal conditions train operating rules.
Who issues are SWR?
Station Working Rules are made by Divisional Railway Manager Officers. When Divisional Railway Manager Officers made SWR depends on the type of station.
- Interlock Station
- Non-Interlock Station
- Special class Station
Interlock Station:- Sr. DOM (Senior Divisional Operations Manager) and Sr. DSTE (Senior Signal Telecommunication Engineer) Approved SWR for Interlock Station.
Non-Interlock Station:- Sr. DOM (Senior Divisional Operations Manager) and Sr. DEN (Senior Divisional Engineer) Approved SWR for Non-Interlock Station.
Special class Station:- CRS (Commissioner of Railway Safety) Approved SWR for Special class Station.
If any special instruction is required for SWR issued then it is approved by CRS (Commissioner of Railway Safety). The signature of the authorized officer on SWR is generated for each station. Indian Railways GSR (General and Subsidiary Rules) are prepared. SWR does not constitute general and subsidiary rule infringement.
Station Working Rules Validity
SWR is valid for 5 years from the date of issue Or SWR Validity 5th correction slip from the issue date. If 5th correction slips are to be issued within 5 years then a fresh SWR has to be issued.
Type Of Station Working Rules
SWR has 12 Parts and 8 Appendix
SWR 12 Parts
- Signalling Plan (Diagram)
- Description of station
- Systems and means of working
- Systems of signalling and interlocking
- Telecommunications
- Trains working
- Blocking lines
- Shunting
- General instructions
- Visibility test object
- Essential equipment
- Names of Fog Signalmen
SWR 8 Appendix
Appendix “A”- Working of Level Crossing Gate.
Appendix “B”- System of signalling and interlocking and Communication arrangements at the stations.
Appendix “C”- Anti-Colloision Device (Raksha Kavach)
Appendix “D”- Duties of a train passing staff and staff in each shift.
Appendix “E”- Essential Equipment of the station.
Appendix “F”- Rules for working of DK Station, Halts, IBH, IBS and Outlying Sidings.
Appendix “G”- Working of Trains in Electrified sections.
Duties of Station Staff
All station masters shall ensure that their stations are operating in accordance with Station Working Rules rules. If any illegality is found in Station Working Rules then should be informed Sr. DOM (Senior Divisional Operations Manager). The Station Master ensures that station all vehicles operating members are aware of the Station Working Rules and All vehicle operating members’ signatures on the Ensure Register Book.
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FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Q. Who issues are Station Working Rules?
Ans: SWR ( Station Working Rules) Issues Divisional Railway Manager Office.
Q. What are the types of SWR?
Ans: Station Working Rules total has 12 Parts and 8 Appendix
Q. How long is SWR Validity?
Ans: SWR is valid for 5 years from the date of issue Or SWR Validity 5th correction slip from the issue date.