RULES APPLYING TO RAILWAY SERVANTS GENERALLY

2.01 SUPPLY OF COPIES OF RULES. –
The Railway Administration shall supply –
(a) a copy of these Rules –
(i) to each station,
(ii) to each locomotive running shed and
(iii) to such other offices as it may prescribe,
(b) to each railway servant on whom any definite responsibility is placed by the said rules, a copy of the rules, or of such portions thereof as relate to his duties and
(c) to any railway servant a copy of these rules or translation of the said rules or of such portions, thereof as relate to his duties, as may be prescribed by Special Instructions.
2.02 UPKEEP OF THE COPY OF RULES.—
Each railway servant, who has been supplied with a copy of these rules, as prescribed under rule 2.01, shall—
(a) keep it posted with all corrections,
(b) produce the same on demand by any of his superiors,
(c) obtain a new copy from his superior in case his copy is lost or defaced and
(d) ensure that the staff working under him are supplied with all corrections and that they also comply with the provisions of this rule.
2.03 KNOWLEDGE OF RULES.—Every railway servant shall—
(a) be conversant with the rules relating to his duties, whether supplied or not with a copy or translation of the rules relating to his duties and the Railway Administration shall ensure that he does so,
(b) pass the prescribed examinations, if any,
(c) satisfy himself that the staff working under him have complied with clauses (a) and (b) and
(d) if necessary, explain to the staff working under him, the rules so far as these apply to them.
2.04 ASSISTANCE IN OBSERVANCE OF RULES.—
Every railway servant shall render assistance in carrying out these rules and report promptly any breach thereof, which may come to his notice, to his superior officer and other authority concerned.
2.05 PREVENTION OF TRESPASS, DAMAGE OR LOSS.—
(1) Every railway servant is responsible for the security and protection of the property of the Railway Administration under his charge.
(2) Every railway servant shall endeavour to prevent--
(a) trespass on railway premises,
(b) theft, damage or loss of railway property,
(c) injury to himself and others and
(d) fire in railway premises.
2.06 OBEDIENCE TO RULES AND ORDERS.—
Every railway servant shall promptly observe and obey—
(a) all rules and special instructions and
(b) all lawful orders given by his superiors.
2.07 ATTENDANCE FOR DUTY.—
Every railway servant shall be in attendance for duty, at such times and places and for such periods as may be fixed in this behalf by the Railway Administration and shall also attend, at any other time and place at which his services may be required.
2.08 ABSENCE FROM DUTY.—
(1) No railway servant shall, without the permission of his superior, absent himself from duty or alter his appointed hours of attendance or exchange duty with any other railway servant or leave his charge of duty unless properly relieved.
(2) If any railway servant while on duty desires to absent himself from duty on the ground of illness, he shall immediately report the matter to his superior and shall not leave his duty until a competent railway servant has been placed in charge thereof.
2.09 TAKING ALCOHOLIC DRINK, SEDATIVE, NARCOTIC, STIMULANT DRUG OR PREPARATION.—
(1) While on duty, no railway servant shall, whether he is directly connected with the working of trains or not, be in a state of intoxication or in a state in which, by reason of his having taken or used any alcoholic drink, sedative, narcotic or stimulant drug or preparation, his capacity to perform his duties is impaired.
(2) No railway servant, directly connected with the working of trains, shall take or use any alcoholic drink, sedative, narcotic or stimulant drug or preparation within eight hours before the commencement of his duty or take or use any such drink, dru or preparation when on duty.
2.10 CONDUCT OF RAILWAY SERVANTS--
A railway servant shall—
(a) wear the badge and uniform, if prescribed and be neat and tidy in his appearance while on duty,
(b) be prompt, civil and courteous,
(c) not solicit or accept illegal gratification,
(d) give all reasonable assistance and be careful to give correct information to the public and
(e) when asked, give his name and designation without hesitation.
2.11 DUTY FOR SECURING SAFETY.—
(1) Every railway servant shall—
(a) see that every exertion is made for ensuring the safety of the public,
(b) promptly report to his superior, any occurrence affecting the safe or proper working of the railway which may come to his notice and
(c) render on demand all possible assistance in the case of an accident or obstruction.
(2) Every railway servant who observes--
(a) that any signal is defective,
(b) any obstruction, failure or threatened failure of any part of the way or works,
(c) any thing wrong with a train, or
(d) any unusual circumstances likely to interfere with the safe running of trains, or the safety of the public, shall take immediate steps, such as the circumstances of the case may demand, to prevent accident ; and where necessary, advise the nearest Station Master by the quickest possible means;
Provided that in the case of a train having parted, he shall not show a Stop hand signal but shall endeavour to attract the attention of the Loco Pilot or Guard by shouting, gesticulating or other means. * * * * *