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What does a 4-digit train number (1989-2010) signify?

22-06-2019

From 1989 onwards, and until replaced in Dec. 2010, for long-distance passenger trains, a 4-digit scheme was used. These 4-digit numbers were referred to as 'universal numbers', since they were unambiguous across the different zones, in contrast to the old train numbers that were not necessarily unique across different zones. (The second and third digits of the new (2011 and later) 5-digit numbers signify the zone and division with the same system.) The first digit indicates the region or zonal railway, as indicated below: 0 is for Konkan Railway 1 is for CR, WCR and NCR(?) 2 is for superfasts, Shatabdi and Jan Shatabdi trains regardless of zones 3 is shared by ER and ECR 4 is for

What is the order of precedence of trains?

July 17, 2019

The order of precedence for trains governs which train gets priority when two trains have to cross on a single line, or are waiting to use a platform at a station, etc. The train with the higher precedence is given priority, and the other train is made to wait (normally, regardless of how much detention this results in, and even if the other train

How are trains scheduled?

July 17, 2019

The overall schedules and numbers of trains, as reflected in the published passenger timetables and working timetables, are decided in advance based on consideration of the operational aspects such as loco availability, loco changeovers, crew changes, section capacity, etc. In implementing these schedules, Deputy Chief Controllers or Dispatchers

How is scheduling and control of trains organized in IR?

July 17, 2019

The Control Organization of IR has primary responsibility for scheduling and running all trains, and maintaining information on the positions and movements of all rolling stock. (These functions are collectively known as control - an area of the railway network is said to be 'controlled' when a control office is in charge of it.) Each division or

Which side does traffic run on the tracks in India?

July 17, 2019

Like road traffic, railway traffic is also on the left as a rule. The rule generally applies to all double-line sections, and a train moves on the right side tracks only in exceptional situations. Of course, it does not make any difference for single-line operations, and bidirectional movement is allowed on both tracks in the case of twin

Are there any special requirements for locos to work ghat sections?

July 17, 2019

Many locos can be used as bankers on ghat sections. Usually, goods locos are used for banking duties, although this is not a rigid rule. The leading loco on a ghat section can in general be any loco provided it has suitable braking systems, etc. There are some ghat special powers -- locomotives that are specially modified for duties on steep

How do the drivers in the leading loco(s) and the banker(s) communicate?

July 17, 2019

These days, it is more common for crew to be issued walkie-talkies, so communication is a bit less of a problem, but without them, coordinating the banking efforts with the leading loco always called for great skill and ingenuity. The drivers made use of horn signals, brakes, and also closely observed the load on the locomotives (by monitoring the

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