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SCHEDULE OF
DIMENSIONS
1676mm Gauge
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vi, 2004
REVISED, 2004
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INDIA MINISTRY OF
RAILWAYS (RAILWAY
The General BOARD)
Managers:

All Indian Railway, Including Metro Railway, Kolkata

II The General Manager/Construction N.F.Railway, Guwahati
111 The Principal ChiefEngineers, Eastern Railway/Kolkata, Central Railway/Mumbai, Northern Railway/New
Delhi, North Central Railway/Allahabad, Southern Railway/Chennai, South Central Railway/Secunderabad,
South Eastern Railway/Kolkata and Western Railway/Mumbai.
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tier Railway/Guwahati, North-Western Railway/Jaipur, South-East Central Railway/Bilaspur, South-Western
Railway/Hubli, West-Central Railway/Jabalpur, CLW/Chittaranjan, DLW/Varanasai, ICF/Chennai, RCF/
Kapoorthala, CORE/Allahabad DCW/Patiala.
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Kashmere Gate, Delhi, N.E.Railway/Gorakhpur, S.C.Railway/Rail Nilayam, Secunderabad, Southern Railway/
Egmore, Chennai, S.E.Railway/Kolkata, East Coast Railway/Bhubaneshwar, South-Western Railway/Bangalore,
.North-Western Railway/Jaipur, Western Railway/Mumbai, Mumbai Rail Vikas Corporation/Mumbai, Metro
Railway/Chennai.
VJ Th Director General, ROSO, Manak Nagar, Lucknow
Vil The Chief Commissioner of Railway Safety, Ashok Marg, Lucknow
VIII The Commissioner of Railway Safety, All Circles
IX The Director, IRICEN, Pune
X The Director, IRIEEN .Nasik
XI The Director, IRISET, Secunderabad
XII The Director, IRIMEE, Jamalpur,
XIII The Director General, Railway StaffCollege, Vadodra.
XIV The Chief Project Officer, Delhi Metro Railway Corporation, NBCC Place, New Delhi
YN The Chief Vigilance Officers, All Indian Railways
A copy of the foregoing letter and enclosure is forwarded for information to:
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3 The Chief Secretary to the Govt. ofGujrat,
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Bengal, Kolkata
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Lucknow
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Chandigarh
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 SCHEDULE OF DIMENSIONS-1676mm, GAUGE

SHEDULE OF DIMENSIONS-1676MM GAUGE

Schedule of Dimensions for Indian Railways, 1676mm Gauge

Dear Sir/Dear Sirs,

With their circular letter No. 735-W. of 1922, the Railway Board issued a Schedule of Maximum,
Minimum and Recommended Dimensions to be observed on all 1676mm gauge Railways in India. In that
Schedule, certain dimensions of the previous schedule of the year 1913 were modified with the object of
permitting the use of enlarged rolling stock.

2. The Schedule of Dimensions of 1922 contained two distinct sections, namely, a schedule of
"Maximum and Minimum Dimensions" which was considered to enable the proposed larger vehicles to
run with about the same degree of safety as that which was previously obtained on the older Railways with
existing stock, and a schedule of "Recommended Dimensions" intended to provide approximately the same
clearances from fixed structures for the future larger vehicles as the 1913 schedule gave for existing vehicles.

3. In their circular letter No. 232-Tech.dated the 8th February, 1926, the Railway Board gave
instructions that the Recommended Dimensions given in the 1922 Schedule were to be observed on
important Railways in all new works and alterations to existing works. These orders were modified in letter
No. 232-Tech. of the 26th April, 1926, which allowed a relaxation in the case of certain recommended
dimensions, the adoption of which would involve heavy expenditure in remodelling works.

4. In 1929, it was found desirable further to amend the Schedule of 1922 in order to introduce certain
improve- ments in the light of experience gained since it was issued, and to provide the clearances required
by electric traction equipment on lines which were likely to be electrified in the future. A few special
dimensions were also required for "Standard C" railways as defined in the "Rules for preparation of Railway
Projects 1926 - Chapter III, Standards of Construction".

5. The Schedule I issued in 1929, therefore, embodied these amendments and additions and the
opportunity was taken to omit from this schedule many dimensions occurring in the 1922 Schedule and its
predecessors which were more of the nature of current practice than essential for safe working. These
were therefore, relegated to Schedule II, Recommended Dimensions.

6. Among the more important changes introduced in the 1929 Schedule, were an increase in the
minimum height above rail level for overhead structures to 5410mm and increase to 2360mm in the
horizontal distance to a fixed structure up to 3355mm above rail level, a reduction in this distance to
2135mm at 4420mm above rail level, and a reduction also in the clearance to fixed structures from rail level
to 1065mm above rail level on bridges and in tunnels. The last three changes were intended to allow for a
reduction in tunnel sections and an improvement in the disposition of bracing of bridge girders without
sacrificing safety.

7. In 1936, however, the financial stringency on Railways brought to the front the urgent necessity for
restricting capital expenditure to a minimum. The falling off in Railway traffic generally and the increasing
demand for light fast units to compete with motor bus transport also made the introduction of heavier
engines and 3660mm wide stock on Railways improbable. In these circumstances it was found desirable to
alter the dimensions prescribed in Schedule I of the 1929 Dimensions and to revert to the maximum and
minimum dimensions in the 1922 Schedule in several important respects. Railway administrations were
advised of these alterations through correction slip no. 14 of 1 st December, 1936 to the 1929 Schedule. These
alterations were not, however, intended to prevent the introduction of 3660mm stock at some future date,
should this prove necessary. It had, therefore, been expressly laid down that the modifications made in
Chapter I of Schedule I, were not to apply to Tunnels, Through and Semi-through Girder Bridges in respect of
which the Standard Dimensions of 1929 would continue to apply.

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8. The Schedule of dimensions, with metric and F.P.S dimensions which was forwarded in the year
1973 was based on the 1958 reprint of 1939 schedule, with the difference that the Chapter IV and IV SS of
schedule -1, were combined and rearranged under two headings viz chapter IV (A), for carriage and wagon
and chapter IV(C) for locomotive and the dimensions pertaining to 3050mm wide bogie stock were omitted
from this version of 1973 schedule. Chapter IV-S relating to 3660mm wide stock were designated as chapter
IV(B) for carriage and wagon. In converting F.P.S dimensions into metric, the dimensions of "wheel profile"
were rounded off to the nearest 0.50mm diameter of wheel and smaller dimensions less than 12 inches
rounded off to the nearest mm, those of fixed structures and profile of rolling stock to the nearest 5mm and
other larger dimensions to the nearest cm in metric unit depending on the accuracy required. Schedule II &
III, showing Recommended Dimensions and Infringements of Schedule I respectively, which might be
permitted on existing railways, were retained and the appendix dealing with extra clearances required on
curves were revised to show the clearances required for 3250mm wide and 21340mm long rolling stock.
Also in the revised table, the maximum permissible speed and corresponding super elevation were
indicated and the required clearances based on this super elevation were given.

9. The dimensions prescribed in Schedule I which were essential for safe working, were applicable to
all new railways and to new works on existing railways, including, so far as practicable, alternations and
renewals, and sanction was required to a departure from them.

The clearances prescribed in item 13 of Chapter I 'Tunnel, through and semi-through girder bridges' was to be
adopted for all structures, and not only for tunnels and through girder bridges at the time of new constructions or
additions/ alterations to the existing structures. If, however in case where 3660mm stock was not expected to be
introduced, and adoption of these dimensions would entail heavy expenditure, administrative reference to be made to
the Board, individually in each case before execution of the work, for adopting less clearances.

10. The schedule of dimensions of 1973 version was based on the requirements of 25KV A.C. traction and all
future construction were to be carried out to these dimensions except in cases where it was considered that there was no
chance of the line being subsequently converted to 25KV A.C.traction. A new chapter V(A) was added in respect of
dimensions required for electric traction with 25KV A.C. (50 cycles).

11. The present schedule of dimensions (Revised, 2004) is a revised version of the Schedule of Dimensions of
1939 reprinted in 1973. The subject of review of B.C. Schedule of Dimensions was discussed under item No. 821 of
64th Track Standards Committee meeting held in March 1990. Based upon the committee's recommendation on this item,
Railway Board vide their letter no. 90/CE-II/TSC/l dated 17.12.99 issued orders to Director General/RDSO to appoint a
multidisciplinary committee for the revision of Schedule of Dimensions (1973 reprint). The multidisciplinary
committee consisted of the following directorates of RDSO:

(i) Track Design Directorate (Co-ordinating Directorate)

(ii) Bridges & Structures Directorate

(iii) Carriage Directorate

(iv) Motive Power Directorate

(v) Wagon Directorate

(vi) PS&EMU Directorate

(vii) Signal Directorate

(viii) TI Directorate
 The present schedule of dimensions (Revised, 2004) consists of only metric units. All dimensions in FPS units are
deleted. The following modifications have been done over the structure of Schedule of Dimensions of 1973.

(a) Only two schedules - Schedule I & Schedule II, are provided in this revised Schedule of Dimensions. Schedule-I
consists of those items which are mandatory and have to be observed on all 1676mm Gauge Railways in India. It is
mandatory and contains the items of Schedule-I & certain selected items of Schedule-II of 1973 version of Schedule of
Dimensions.

(b) Schedule-II consists of items included in Schedule-III of 1973 version of Schedule of Dimensions.

(c) For maximum moving dimensions, profile shown in diagram ID (EDO/T-2202) is being adopted which is based
on the two profiles viz EDO/T-1043( for goods stock) and EDO/T-2227 (for double decker coach) approved by Railway
Board vide their letter No. 72/WDO/SR/31 dated 21.2.1974 & 60/WDO/SR/19 dated 5.8.92 respectively.

(d) The diagrams of 1973 schedule are suitably modified by replacing 1929 profile with present profile
ID) (diagram
.

(e) The appendix dealing with extra clearances required on curves has been modified to suit maximum speed of
160 kmph and maximum superelevation of 165mm as per high speed Rajdhani and Shatabdi Routes, with other parameters
kept as earlier. Additional appendix for extra clearances required on curves for maximum speed upto 200 kmph is also
enclosed.

(f) Various correction slips issued from time to'time to Schedule of Dimensions of 1973 as listed in Annexure-III
have been incorporated in this Revised Schedule of Dimensions-2004.

Yours faithfully,

(BUDH PRAKASH)

Additional Member/Civil Engineering

Ministry of Railways, Railway Board
Rail Bhawan, New Delhi-110 001
 SCHEDULEI
STANDARD
IMENSIONS
1676mm GAUGE (BG)
CHAPTER IGENERAL

The DIMENSIONS given in this Schedule-I have been classified under two heads namely for
Existing works' and for 'New works'. Existing works means the works which were existing before
issue of t h i s Schedule of Dimensions (2004) and would help the field engineers to provide the
information about previous dimensions followed at one place.
New works would include altogether new constructions, additions of new lines/structure,
gauge conversion and doubling. However, it is not intended to include the works of alteration such as
shifting of a points and crossings, extension of siding, building etc.
The dimensions, except for existing works, are to be observed on all 1676 mm gauge on Indian
Rail- ways unless prior sanction has been obtained from the Railway Board through the
Commissioner/Chief Com- missioner of Rail Safety to execute the new works which would infringe this
Schedule of Dimensions
[See Diagram Nos. 1A, 1A (Modified), IB, 1C and 1D|
Note :
(1) Items 8 and 10 are applicable only to structures outside station yards. A l l other items
are of general applicability.
(2) For running EMU and other 3660mm Stock on existing works, clearances prescribed in
items 13 of Chapter I "Tunnels, Through and Semi Through, Girder Bridges" shall also be required
for all structures governed by items 1, 7, 8 and 12 of this chapter and not only for tunnels,
through and semi through girder bridges.

Spacingoftracks:
1. Minimum distance centre to centre of tracks.
(i) For existing works 4265mm
(ii) For new works/additions to
existing works 5300mm
Note: (a) See Appendix for extra clearance required on curves
(i) Extra clearance upto 5 degree has been accounted for the track spacing given in item (ii)
abov
e
(ii) For curves more than 5 degree, extra clearance is to be calculated and accounted for.
(b)For spacing of tracks in tunnels, through and semi through girder bridges, see item 13 (i).
(c) New/Additional works cover laying of new line and new running loops. Extension of
existing line or replacement of points & crossings will not be treated as new work.
Curves :

2. Minimum radius of
curves 75m (10 degrees)

Bridges:
3. Bridges must conform to the requirements of chapter IV of the Railways opening for the
Public carriage of Passengers, Rule 2000.

On existing bridges where there is nothing solid between sleepers to prevent a derailed wheel
dropping, the clear distance between two consecutive sleepers shall not exceed 510mm. The clear
distance between the joint sleepers shall not, however, exceed 200mm and that between the two
consecutive sleepers 450mm in all new constructions and in existing bridges when regirdering or
carrying out through sleeper renewal.

Bridge sleepers resting directly on longitudinal girders should not be less than 152mm deep
exclusive of any notching which may be required to allow for cover plates, camber, etc. and not less
than 305mm greater in length than the distance outside to outside of girder flanges subject to a
minimum of 2440mm. The minimum length of steel trough sleepers should be the distance outside to
outside of girder flanges subject to a minimum of 2440mm.

Rails-

4. Minimum clearance of check rails

for a curve 44 mm
Note :(a) This clearance must be increased by not less than half the amount of any difference between
1676mm and the gauge to which the curve is actually laid.
(b) Check rails to be provided in curves where the radius is 218 metres or less i.e. curvature is
8 or more. They may be necessary also in the case of flatter curves, if high speed is
contemplated.
5. (i) Minimum clearance of check
rail at a level crossing 51mm
(ii) Maximum clearance of check rail at a level crossing
57mm

6. Minimum depth of space for

wheel flange from rail level 38mm

Building and structures-

7. Minimum horizontal distance from centre of track to any structure from rail level to 305mm above rail
level
(i) For existing works
1675mm
(ii)For new works or alterations to existing works
1905mm
8. Minimum horizontal distance from centre of track to any structure except a platform
(i) For
existing
works.
From 305mm above rail level to 4420mm above rail level 2135mm
(ii) For new works or alterations to
existing works
(a) From
305mm above rail
level to 1065mm
1905mm
increasing to
2360mm
(b) From 1065 mm above rail level to
3355mm 2360mm
(c) From
3355mm above rail
level to 4420mm
2360mm
decreasing to
2135mm
(d) From 4420mm
above rail level to
5870mm 213
5rrim decreasing to
915mm
Note:

(a) Under item 7 and 8, any material stacked by the side of line is to be considered a
structure in the sense in which the word is used here. These items also apply to projections of
rock etc., from the side of cutting.

(b) See appendix for extra clearance required on curves.

(c) Light structures such as ladders, thin posts etc. erected along side the track at a
distance of less than 2360mm from centre of adjacent track should be blanked off to a height
of 300mm between 2060mm and 2360mm above rail level.

(iii) (a)
Below
the rail level upto the formation level of the track on

2575mm straight and curves upto radius of 875m.

(b) Below the rail level up to the formation level of the track on
2725mm curves with radius less than 875m

Note:-

(a) The required clearances as mentioned under item 8(iii) (a) and (b) above
will be applicable in case of new lives/doubling/electrification.

(b) The various fixture which are attached to the track like traction bonds etc.
and are required to be filled with the rail can be provided and the clearance as
mentioned in item 8(iii) (a) & (b) above will not be applicable to these fixtures.

9. Minimum horizontal distance of any telegraph post measured from the centre of and at
right angles to the nearest track.

(i) For existing works

The height of the
post plus 2135mm

(ii) For new works or alterations to

existing works The height of the post plus
2360mm

Note: When the line is in cutting a telegraph post erected outside the cutting, must be at a distance from
the edge of the cutting not less than the total height of the post.

10. (i)
Minimum height above rail level for a distance of 915mm

4875mm on either side of the centre of track for overhead structures

(ii) Where
D.C. electric traction is in use or is likely to be used this
5410mm dimension shall be

(iii) Where 25 KV A.C. traction is likely to be used, the minimum height

above rail level for a distance of 1600mm on either side of the centre of
track shall be :

(a) Light overhead

structure such as foot over bridges 6250mm

(b) Heavy
overhead structure such as road over or flyover
5870mm bridges
Note :
(a) See appendix for extra clearance required on curves.
(b) In case of existing structures a special study shall be made as indicated in
Appendix-A to Chapter V-A before 25 KV A.C traction is introduced.
(c) In areas where 25 KV A.C traction is used or likely to be used, if any turnout or
crossover is located under a heavy overhead structure or within 40m from its
nearest face irrespective of the position of level crossing gate, the minimum height of
such overhead structure shall be 6250mm. Also, in case the turnout is beyond 40m but
the level crossing gate is within 520m from the nearest face of bridge, the height of such
overhead structure shall be 6250mm.
(d) The height mentioned against items 10(i), 10(ii) & 10(iii) shall be measured
from the higher or superelevated rail.
(e) Extra vertical clearance under overhead structure and overhead equipment in
electrified sections an allowance of 275mm to be made for raising of track to permit
modern track structure to be introduced.
Note: On lines proposed to be electrified on 25KV A.C. system, necessary provision should be made in
overhead structure and overhead equipment if necessary by using longer traction overhead
equipment masts to permit possible raising of the track by 275mm in future to cater for increased
ballast cushion, larger sleeper thickness and deeper rail sections.
11. (i) Minimum height above rail level of the lowest portion of any
conductor crossing a railway, including guard wire, other telegraph, telephone and
other such low tension wires or a traction trolley wire, under conditions of maximum
sag shall be:

Voltage Clearance
(a) Upto and including 11 KV Normally by underground cable
(b) Above 11 KV upto and including 66 KV 14.10m
(c) Above 66 KV upto and including 132 KV 14.60m
(d) Above 132 KV upto and including 220 KV 15.40m
(e) Above 220 KV upto and including 400 KV 17.90m
(f) Above 400 KV upto and including 500 KV 19.30m
(g) Above 500 KV upto and including 800 KV 23.40m

(ii) Minimum clearance between any conductor not adequately insulated and
any railway structure under most adverse conditions.
Voltage Clearance
(a) Upto including 650 volts 2500mm
(b) Above 650 volts upto and including 33 KV
3700mm
(c) Above 33 KV upto and including 66 KV
4000mm
(d) Above 66 KV upto and including 132 KV
4600mm
(e) Above 132 KV upto and including 165 KV
4900mm
(f) Above 165 KV upto and including 220 KV
5500mm
(g) Above 220 KV upto and including 400 KV
7300mm
 (h) Above 400 KV upto and including 500 KV
8200mm
(i) Above 500 KV upto and including 800 KV 10900mm

(iii) Minimum height above rail level for 6100mm

telegraph, telephone and other such low
tension wires crossing a railway
 (iv) The minimum horizontal distance measured at right angles from the centre of
nearest track to structure carrying electrical conductors crossing a railway shall be equal to
height of structure in metre above ground level plus 6m.
Interlocking and signal gear :
12. Maximum height above rail level of any part of Interlocking or 64mm
signal gear for a width of 1600 mm or 1830mm in the case of tunnels,
through and semi-through girder bridges on either side of centre of
track subject to the restriction embodied in the note (a) below.
Note :

(a) For a distance of 229mm outside and 140mm inside the gauge faces of the rail, no gear or
track fittings must project above rail level except .such parts as are required to be actuated by the
wheels or wing rails and point rails of special crossings leading to snag dead ends or elevated
check rails of crossing or check rails/check flats of diamond crossings.
(b) Signal wires or supports for signal wires may be allowed at not less than 1600mm or
1830mm in the case of tunnels or through or semi-through girder bridges [see note at item 33
of Chapter IV (A)] on either side of the centre of track provided that they are not more than
203mm above rail level.
(c) Metal covers with ramps on both sides must be provided over all interlocking gear
projecting above rail level betweeri the rails of a track to prevent hanging couplings from
damaging the gear.
Tunnels, through and semi-through girder bridges :
[(Seediagram No.1 A; 1-A (Modified)]
13. (i) Minimum distance centre to centre of track
(a) For existing lines 4495 mm
(b) For new works and alteration to existing works 4725 mm
(ii) Minimum horizontal distance from centre of track to any structure shall be as follows :

Height above rail level Horizontal distance from centre of track

(a) From 0.0mm to 305mm 1905mm
(b) From 305mm to 1065mm 1905mm
increasing to 2360mm
(c) From 1065mm to 3355mm2360mm
(d) From 3355mm to 4420mm2360mm
increasing to 2135mm
(e) From 4420mm to 5870mm2135mm
decreasing to 915mm

Note :
(i) Where electric traction is not likely to be used, over head bracing of bridges
may be 5030mm above rail level for a distance of 1370mm on either side of the centre of
track.
(ii) In case of existing structures, a special clearance study shall be made as
indicated in Appendix -A to Chapter V-A before electric traction is introduced.
(iii) See Appendix for extra clearances required on curves.
(iv) Where D.C. traction is in use item
13(ii)(e) above may be allowed to remain as under: From 4420mm to 541Omm
2135mm decreasing to 915mm
Safety Refuges :
14. Maximum distance apart of
refuges in tunnels 100m
15. Maximum distance apart of trolley refuges :
(i) On bridges with main spans of less than
100m 100m
(ii) On bridges with main spans of
100m or more A refuge over each pier
Formation width :
16. Formation width for single line straight track
(a) Minimum width in embankment
6850mm
(b) Minimum width in cutting
(excluding side drains) 6250mm
17. Formantion width for double line straight track
(a) Minimum width in embankment
12150mm
(b) Minimum width in cutting
(excluding side drains) 11550mm

Note :(a) The minimum formation width is based on :

(i) ballast section having 1:5:1 side slope
(ii) Cross slope on top of formation of 1 in 30
(iii) track centre in case of double line section is 5300mm

18. Formation width on curves :

(a) Increase due to extra ballast on outside of curves :

On curves, the actual width to be provided should take into account 150mm
extra widening of ballast shoulder (500mm in place of 350mm) required on the outer
side of curves. Thus, additions in the width on this account will be 150mm for
single line and 300mm for double line.
(b) Increase on double line due to effect of super-elevation :
Due to requirement of extra clearances on double line on curves, increase in
track centres with corresponding increase in formation width would be necessary
to take into account the effect of superelevation.
Increase in formation width on curves w i l l be decided after taking- into account
the
increase mentioned in (a) & (b)
above.
19.Gauge on straight and curves : The gauge shall be as follows :
(i) Straight including curves
of 400m, radius up to
3mm tight i.e up to
1673mm

(ii) Curves less than

400m radius Upto
5mm slack i.e. upto
1681mm
 SCHEDULE OF DIMENSIONS-1676mm, GAUGE

CHAPTER II - STATION YARDS

(See Diagram No. 2)
Note :
(1) The expressions "in station" and "out of station" are to be interpreted in accordance
with the definition of "station limits" given in Chapter I, Part I, of the General Rules
for open lines, viz "station limits" means the portion of a railway which is under the
control of a station master and is situated between the outermost signals of the station.
(2) For running EMU and other 3660mm Stock clearances prescribed in items 13
of Chapter I "Tunnels, through and semi-through, girder bridges" shall also be
required for all structures governed by items 1 and 11 of this chapter and not
only for tunnels and through and semi-through girder bridges. However a platform
shelter may infringe item 13(ii) (e) of Chapter I and edge of the platform shelter may
be kept at a minimum horizontal distance of 1600mm from centre line of track and at a
minimum height of 461Omm above rail level.
Spacing of tracks:
1. Minimum distance centre to centre of tracks.
(i) For existing works 4265mm
(ii) For new works or alterations to existing works 5300mm
Note :
(a) See Appendix for extra clearance required on curves. For spacing of
5300mm, extra clearance upto 5 degree has been accounted for. Extra clearance for
curves more than 5 degree are to be calculated and accounted for.
(b) New/Additional works cover laying of a new line. Extension of
existing line for replacement of points & crossings will not be treated as new work.
2 Maximum gradient in station yards unless special safety devices are adopted and/or
special rules enforced to prevent accidents in accordance with approved special
instructions.
(i) For existing works 1 in 400
(ii) For new works 1 in 1200
Note :

(a) It may not be possible to provide yard gradients of 1 in 1200 while

executing works in connection with gauge conversion, doublings and new
crossing station etc. Railways should, however, make effort to provide grades as flat
as possible in the station yards but not steeper than 1 in 400. In case of gradient
steeper than 1 in 400 are required to be provided in exceptional cases, condonation
for the same should be obtained from Railway Board.
(b) For the purpose of the above rule, a station yard wil l be taken to extend :
(i)On single line to a distance of 50 metres beyond outermost points at
either end of the station.
(ii) On double line where 2 aspect signalling is provided, from
Home signal to a distance of 50 metres beyond outermost points at the
trailing end, or where there are no loops, to last stop signal of each line.
(iii) On double line where multiple aspect signalling is provided to a
distance of 50 metres beyond outermost points at either end of the station or
where there are no loops, from Block Section Limit Board to last stop signal of
each line.

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 (c) No siding should join a passenger line on a steeper grade than 1 in 260, except
where it is unavoidable and then only with the previous sanction of the Railway Board
obtained through the Commissioner of Railway Safety when a slip siding or other
arrangement is made sufficient to prevent accidents.
(d) Except in Hump or Gravity yards or as provided for in item 22 of this Chapter,
there must be no change of grades within 30 metres of any points or crossings.
(e) At stations with grades steeper than 1 in 400 beyond 50 metres of outermost
points, trains should not be drawn up to the last stop signal and held up on the
steep gradient in order to clear the reception line for giving permission to approach to
the following train.
No shunting beyond outermost points on the steep gradient side should be allowed
unless a locomotive is attached at the lower end of the load from the point of view of
gradient.
(f) Item 2 does not apply to Flag or Halt stations.
Platforms:
3. (i) Horizontal distance from centre of track to face of passenger platform
coping Maximum 1680mm
Minimum 1670mm
Note : The coping of passenger platform must be so constructed that when necessary, to
allow for introduction of wider stock, it can be easily and expeditiously set back to 1905mm.
from centre of track (see diagram no. 2)

(ii) Horizontal distance

from centre of track to face of goods platform coping Maximum

1680mm
Minimum 1670mm

(iii) Horizontal distance from centre of track to face of any platform wall.

Maximum 1905mm
Minimum 1675mm
Note :
(a) New platform walls should be built to maximum dimensions and the coping
corbelled out to 1675mm unless provision is made to allow for the introduction of wider
rolling stock either by slewing the platform track out by 230mm or by moving the
platform wall 230mm further from the track.

(b) See Appendix for extra clearance required on curves.

4. Height above rail level for high passenger platforms 840mm

maximum
760mm minimum
5. Maximum height above rail level for low passenger platform 455mm
6. Maximum height above rail level for goods platforms (except 1065mm
horse
and end loading platforms)
Note : For items 4,5 and 6
(a) Platforms may be flush with rail level.
(b) The ends of all platforms (except end loading platforms) must be ramped
to a slope of 1 in 6 for a width of not less than 1 metre form the face of the platform
wall, the rest can either be ramped to the same slope or fenced.
(c) The height of platforms serving superelevated track should be measured
vertically from the face to a plane passing through the top of both the rails.
(d) End loading platforms and platforms on sidings used exclusively for horse
loading may be raised to a height of 1295mm above rail level.
(e) Signal wires or supports for signal wires may be allowed underneath
the platform coping.
(f) The length of a passenger platform should be not less than the length of
the longest passenger train excluding the engine, booked to stop at the platform.
(g) No passenger platform in case of new line, would be constructed on a
curve having radius less than 875 meters.
(h) In case of construction of a new platform on the existing line
addition/alteration to existing platforms or in gauge conversion/doubling
works, where either the new platform(s) are to be constructed or the old being
dismantled and reconstructed, efforts should be made to ease out the existing
curves havig radii less than 875 meters. However, for these works, having
platform located/to be located on curves with radii less than 875 meters, no
condonation of CRS/Board would be necessary.
Buildings and structures :
7. (a) Minimum horizontal distance of any building on a passenger platform from
centre line of track :
(i) From platform level to 305mm above platform level 5180mm Increasing
uniformly to
(ii) From 305mm above platform level to 3430mm above rail level 5330mm 5330mm
(iii) From 3430mm above rail level to
(a) 4115mm above rail level in case of existing works 5330mm Decreasing
uniformly to
(b) 4610mm above rail level in case if new works or alterations 3810mm 5330mm to
existing works
decreasing uniformly
to 3810mm
Note : For the return end of platform fencing t h i s di men sion may be reduced to
2740mm.
7.(b) Minimum horizontal distance of any bu ildin g or longitudinal boundary fence from the face of the
platform coping of passenger platform which is not on i sland platform (for new works or alterations to
existing works)
(i) Minimum 5485mm
(ii) Recommended
10210mm

Note :
(a) Item 7(b)(ii) allows for setting back the platform to make room for an additional
track in future, without infringing item 7(b)(i).

(b) Item 7(b) should also apply to buildings and isolated structures not readily
removable, erected on ground over which it is anticipated that a platform may be
extended in future.
8. Minimum horizontal distance from centre line of track to a pillar, column, lamp or
similar
isolated structure on a passenger platform or any building on a goods platform.
 (i) From platform level to
305mm above platform level 4570mm increasing
unifomly to 4720mm
(ii) From 305mm above
platform level to 3705mm above rail level 4720mm
(iii) From 3705mm above rail level to
(a) 41 1 5 m m above rail level in case of existing works 4720mm decreasing
uniformly to 3810mm
(c) 461 0mm above rail level in case of new works or 4720mm decreasing
alterations to existing works uniformly 3810mm
8A. Minimum horizontal distance from centre line of track to a pillar, column, lamp or similar
isolate structure on a goods platforms.
(i) From platform level to
305mm above platform level 3960mm increasing
uniformly to 4110mm
(ii) From 305mm above
platform level to 43 1 Omm above rail level 4110mm
(iii) From 3980mm above rail level to
(a) 41 15mm above rail level in
case of existing works 4110mm decreasing
uniformly to 3810mm
(b) 431Omm above rail
level to 4610m m above rail level in case 41 10mm decreasing
of new works or alterations to existing works uniformly to 3810
Note :
A pillar or column (vide items 8 & 8A) which covers more than 3716 sq. cm. in plan, must be
classed as "building" and not as "isolated structure".
9. Minimu
m height above rail level for width of 1600mm on either side of the 6250mm
centre of track, of tie rods or any continuous covering in a passenger station
Note :
(1) On lines other than main lines where 25K.V A.C. electric traction is not likely to
be used, the dimensions given above may be modified as under :
For a width of 1370mm on either side of centre of track 6100mm
(2) On existing primary lines, not likely to be electrified, dimension as in Note 1
may be allowed to continue.
(3) Item 9 does not apply to overhead piping parallel to the track.
(4) A low roof that infringes-item 9 is permissible in the case of goods or
transhipment shed on siding, provided it does not infringe the out line of the figures for
the minimum fixed structure 01 of stations (See diagram IB).
(5) Extra vertical clearance of 275mm under overhead structures and overhead
equipment in electrified section be provided to allow for any raising of track to permit
modern track structure to b introduced.
Note : On lines proposed to be electrified on 25 KV A.C. system, necessary provision should be
made in overline structures and overhead equipment if necessary by using longer traction
overhead equipment masts to permit possible raising of the track by 275mm in future to
cater for increased ballast cushion, larger sleeper thickness and deeper rail sections.
10. Minimum height
above rail level for a width of 1 600mm on either 6250mm
side of centre of track, of a signal gantry or a foot over
bridge in a passenger station
Note :
(a) Where D.C. traction is in use or likely to be used, this minimum height should be 54 1Omm.
(b) On secondary lines where electric traction is not likely to be introduced, this m i n i m
u m height may be 4875mm. This also applies to overhead piping arrangements parallel to
track wherever provided, which shall necessarily be changed over to the ground
hydrants when the section is electrified.
11. Minimum, horizontal distance from centre of track to any structure :
(A) For existing works :
(i) From rail level to
305mm above rail level 1675mm
(ii) From 305mm above rail
level to 3355mm above rail level 2135mm
(iii) From 3355mm above rail
level to 41 15mm above rail level 2135mm decreasing to
1980mm
(iv) From 41 15mm to
6250mm above rail levelon main line 1600mm
(v) Below
the rail level upto the formation level of the

2575mm track on straight and curves upto radius of 875m.

(vi) Below the rail level upto the formation level of the track on
curves with radius less than 875 in. 2725mm
Note :
(a) See appendix for extra clearances required on curves
(b) On lines other than main lines or existing main lines where electric traction is
not likely to be introduced, the horizontal distance of 1375mm from 4115mm
to 6100mm above rail level may be allowed to continue.
(c) The clearance mentioned above in item (v) and (vi) will be applicable
only in new yards/electrification works. The various fixtures which are attached
to the track like lock bar, point machine, 'traction bonds, point and signal
rodding etc. and are required to be fitted with the rail can be provided and the
clearance as mentioned in item 11 (v) and 11 (vi) above will not be applicable to
these items.
(B) In case of new works or alteration to existing works
(i) From rail level to
305mm above rail
level 1905mm
(ii) From 305mm
above rail level to
1065mm 1905mm
increasing to
2360mm
(iii) From 1065mm above
rail level to 3355mm 2360mm
(iv) From 3355mm
above rail level to
4420mm
2360mm
decreasing to
2135mm
(v) From 4420mm above
 rail level to 4610mm 2135mm decreasing
to 1980mm
(vi) From 4610mm above
rail level to 6250mm 1600mm

Note : See Appendix for extra clearances on curves

Points and crossings :
12. Maximum clearance
of check rail opposite nose of crossing 48mm

Note :
(a) In case of turnouts laid with 1673mm gauge, the clearance shall be
45mm instead of 48mm
(b) In the obtuse crossing of diamond crossings, the clearances at the throat of the
obtuse crossing shall be 41mm
 13. Minimum
clearance of check rail opposite nose of crossing 44mm

Note :
(a) In case of turnouts laid with 1673mm gauge, the clearance shall be
41mm instead of 44mm
(b) In the obtuse crossing of diamond crossings the clearance at the
throat of the obtuse crossing shall be 41mm
14. Maximum
clearance of wing rail at nose of crossing 48mm

Note : In case of turnouts laid with 1673mm gauge, the clearance shall be 41mm instead of 44mm.

15. Minimum
clearance of wing rail at nose of crossing 44mm

Note : In case of turn outs laid with 1673mm gauge, the clearance shall be 41mm instead of
44mm.

16. Minimum clearance between toe of open switch and stock rail
(i) For existing works 95mm
(ii) For new works or alteration to existing works 115mm

Note :
The clearance can be increased upto 160mm in curved switches in order to
obtain adequate clearance between gauge face of stock rail and back face of
tongue rail.

17. Minimum radius of curvature for slip points, turnouts of crossover roads 218 metres
(8 degree)

Note : In special cases mentioned below this may be reduced to not less than the minimum of

(i) 213m radius in case of 1 in 8.5 BG turnouts with 6.4m over riding switch, and
(ii) 175m radius in case of 1 in 8.5 scissors crossing to allow for sufficient
straight over the diamond crossing between crossovers.

18. Minimum angles

of crossing (ordinary) 1 in 16

Note :
Crossings as flat as 1 in 20 will usually be sanctioned if recommended by
the Commissioner of Railway Safety.

19. Diamond crossings

not to be flatter than 1 in 8.5

Note :
Diamond Crossings as flat as 1 in 10 will usually be sanctioned if recommended by
the Commissioner of Railway Safety.
20. Minimum length
of tongue rail 3660mm
21. Minimum length of train protection, point locking or fouling treadle bar 12800mm
Note :
There must be no change of superelevation (of outer over inner rail) between points
18m out side toe of switch rail and nose of crossing respectively, except in the case of special
crossings leading to snag dead-ends or under circumstances as provided for in item-22.
22. Superelevation and speed in stations on curves with turnouts of contrary and similar flexure :
Main line : Subject to the permissible run through speed, based on the standard of. interlocking,
the equil ibiriu m superelevation, calculated for the speed of the fastest train, may be reduced by
a maximum amount of 75mm without reducing the speed on the mainline.
Turnouts:
(i) Curves of contrary flexure
:
The equilibrium superelevation in millimeters should be calculated by the
formula 11860
C = ----------------
R
Where R = Radius of turnout in
metres
The permissible negative superelevation on the turnout (which is also the actual
superelevation of the main line) may then be made as (75-C)mm.
(ii)Curves of similar
flexure :
The question of reduction or otherwise of superelevation on the mainline must necessarily
be determined by the administration concerned. In the case of a reverse curve close
behind the crossing of the turnouts, the superelevation may be run out at the maximum of
1 mm in 360mm.
Length of sidings
:
23. Minimum clear available length of one siding at any station where it is intended to cross
trains :
(i) At a non-watering station-7 percent longer than the longest train permitted to
run on the section
(ii) At a watering station such that when the train engine is standing (and
taking water), at the water column the rear of the longest train permitted to run on the
section shall be at least 15 metres clear of the fouling mark in rear and such that
when a second assisting engine is standing (and taking water) at a water column
the leading engine is clear of the fouling mark in front.
(iii) Although it may not be necessary till traffic develops to provide sidings
for the largest possible train loads, land should be acquired for them and no
building, level crossings or other obstructions should be permitted that will
interfere with one crossing siding being lengthened to the following dimensions:

On sections of the railway where Minimum clear available length of one

the
ruling gradients is siding
1 in 500 or flatter 770metres
Between 1 in 500 and 1 in 300 610metres
Between 1 in 300 and 1 in 100 550metres
Between 1 in 100 and 1 in 50 490metres
Steeper than 1 in 50 370metres
 SCHEDULE OF DIMENSIONS-1676mm,
GAUGE
CHAPTER III - Workshops and Station Machinery
Water tanks and water cranes :

1.(a) Minimum height above rail level for discharge orifice

of water crane 3660mm
(b) Distance from centre of track to face of tank house less than 60 metres
beyond the end of a passenger platform.
(i) Minimum
7165mm
(ii) Recommended
11890mm
Note :
(a) Item l(b) need not be observed in the case of small subsidiary or relay tanks
which can easily be removed back to provide room for an extension of the yard.
(b) Item l(b)(i) allows for the extension of the platform and item l(b) (ii)
allows for the laying of an additional track and extending of the platform in future.
(c) Minimum height for bottom of tank above rail level at water column :
(i) For watering
engines 7620mm
(ii) For washing engines
12190mm
(d) Minimu
m total tank
capacity at any
station
56.5 cu
metres or 56825
liters
(e) Minimum internal
diameter for piping from tank to water crane 203mm
Workshops and running sheds :
2. Minimum distance from centre to centre of tracks
(i) For existing works
4570mm
(ii) For new works or alterations to existing works
(a) In workshops
4570mm

(b) In running sheds

5260mm

Note :
 SCHEDULE OF DIMENSIONS-1676mm,
GAUGE
Where there is a structure between tracks, the distance of centre to centre of tracks is to
be increased by the amount of the width of the structure like O.H.E. post etc.

3. Minimum clear distance from centre of track to any isolated

structure such as a pillar in :
(i) Workshops
(a) For existing works
2285mm

(b) For new works or

alterations to existing works 2360mm
 (ii) Running sheds 2515mm
4. Minimum clear distance, for a height of 1830mm above rail level, from centre of
track to any continuous structure in

(i) Workshops
2745mm

(ii) Running sheds

3275mm

Note : For standard 'C' Railways, minimum horizontal distance for a height of 1830mm above rail
level on either side of centre of track to any continuous structure in running sheds shall be
2745mm.

5. Minimum height above rail level to overhead tie bars, girders etc. in workshops and
running sheds:

(i) Where electric

traction is not likely to be used 5030mm

(ii) Where electric

traction is likely to be used 6250mm

6. Minimum height above rail level of doorways for a width of 1370mm on either side
of centre of track in both workshops and running sheds :

(i) Where electric

traction is not likely to be used 4875mm

(ii) Where electric

traction is likely to be used 6250mm

Ashpits etc. :
7. Averag
e depth for ashpits in station yards, pits in running sheds 760mm
and carriage examination pits.

Note : Siting of Ashpits on run through lines should, if possible, be avoided

 CHAPTER IV (A) - Rolling Stock (Carriage & Wagon)
Wheels & Axles

1.Wheel gauge, or distance apart, for all wheel flanges Maximum 1602mm
Minimum 1599mm

2. (i)

Maximum diameter on the tread of new carriage or wagon wheel,

1092mm measured at 63.5mm from wheel gauge face

(ii) Minimum diameter on the tread of new carriage of wagon wheel,

914mm measured at 63.5mm from wheel gauge face

3. Minim
um projection for flange of new tyre, measured from tread

28.5mm at 63.5mm from wheel gauge face

4. Minim
um projection for flange of worn tyre, measured from tread

35.0mm at 63.5mm from wheel gauge face

5. Maxim
um thickness of flange of tyre, measured from wheel gauge

28.5mm face at 13mm from outer edge of flange

6. Mini
mum thickness of flange of tyre, measured from wheel gauge

16mm face at 13mm from outer edge of flange

7. Minimum width of
tyre 127mm

8. Incline of tread 1
in 20

Height of Floors

9. Maximum height above rail level for floor of any unloaded 1345mm
10. vehicle
Minimum height above rail level for floor of fully loaded 1200mm
passenger
vehicle
11. Minimum height above rail level for floor of fully loaded goods 1145mm
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 Vehicle

Note : This does not apply to crocodile wagons.

Buffers & Couplings

12. Distance apart for Centres of buffers 1955mm

13. Maximum height above rail level for centres of buffers 1105mm
for unloaded vehicles 1105mm

14. Minimum height above rail level for centres of buffers for fully 1030mm

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 loaded vehicles

Wheel Base & Length of Vehicles

15. Maximum rigid

wheel base for four wheeled vehicles 6100mm

16. Minimum distance

apart of bogie centres for bogie vehicles 5400mm

17. Maximum distance

apart of bogie centres for bogie vehicles 15241mm

18. (i) Minimum rigid

wheel base for bogie truck of any vehicle 1830mm

(ii) Minimum rigid wheel base for bogie truck of passenger vehicle 2440mm

19. Maximum length of body or roof for:

(a) 4-wheeled vehicle

8540mm

(b) Bogie vehicles

Note 21340mm
:

(i) A cornice may project beyond the maximum permissible length of the roof up
to 51 mm in the case of (a) above, beyond each end of the vehicle.

(ii) Fittings on the end of a vehicle, such as step iron, vacuum brake piping,
electrical connection vestibule etc., need not be kept within the prescribed maximum
permissible lengths for bodies of vehicles, but may project beyond the end of the body
to a reasonable extent.

(iii) Maximum length of bogie wagons can be upto 23550mm subject to tapering of
the ends in a manner that the end throw when calculated as per Appendix is same as
that for a coach of 21340mm length and within this Schedule of Dimensions.

20. Maximum length over side buffers :

(a) 4-wheeled vehicle

9810mm

(b) Bogie vehicles

22300mm

Note: The maximum length over the side buffers for longer coaches as per item 20 above shall
be so arranged that the difference between the length over side buffers and the
length of body or roof is not less than 460mm.
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 21. Maximum distance
apart between any two adjacent axles 12345mm

Maximum Moving Dimensions (See diagram ID)

22. Maximum width over

all projections at 102mm above rail level, 2440mm

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 when fully loaded

23. Maximum width over all projections, at 305mm above rail 3135mm
level, when fully loaded.

24. Maximum width over all projections from 305mm above rail 3135mm
level, to 1082mm above rail level, when fully loaded

25. Maximum width over all projection from 1082mm above rail 3135mm
level, to 1170mm above rail level, when fully loaded increasing
gradually
to 3250mm

26. Maximum width over all projections from 1082mm above rail 3250mm
level, when fully loaded to a height of 3380mm when empty

(i) Guttering, side lamps and destination boards may project 76mm on each side
beyond the dimensions given above from a height of 2895mm to 3355mm above
rail level, upto a maximum over all width of 3402mm.

(ii) Coach number plates may project 25mm on each side beyond the
dimension given above from a height of 2590mm to 2895mm above rail level, upto
a maximum over all width of 3300mm.

(iii) Reservation card holders may project 25mm on each side beyond the
dimensions given above from a height of 1750mm to 1980mm above rail level
upto a maximum over all width of 3300mm.

(iv) The doors are to be either sliding or opening inwards. Handbolts,

door locks, handles and window bars shall not, however, project beyond the
dimensions given against item above.

27. Maximum
width over open doors, including all projections for passenger vehicles. 4040mm

28. Maximum
width over open doors, including all projections for goods vehicles. 4265mm

Note : Doors of horse boxes, brake vans, luggage vans and rising and falling flap doors
of goods wagons are exempted from this rule.

29. Maximum height above rail level for a width of 760mm on either side of 4265mm
the
centre of unloaded vehicles.

30. Maximum height above rail level at side of unloaded vehicles. 3735mm

Note :
 (i) Destination boards for passenger vehicles may project 76mm above the
dimensions upto maximum height above rail level at sides of vehicles when
empty.

(ii) (Applicable for clauses 26, 27 & 30)

In case of stocks exceeding the 1929 profile and within the maximum moving dimensions shown in
diagram 1 D, clearance of the following Railway is required to be obtained for the following
locations before permitting the stock for the general adoption :
S.N o. Railway Section Location

1 2 3 4
1. E. Railway (i) Br. No. 66
Andal-Sainthia Chord ROB No. 53
(ii) Sahibganj Loop

2. N.F. Railway Old Malda Singhabad

Tangon Br.
3. S.E. Railway Tata Rourkela Up
Saranda Tunnel
4. S.E.C.R. BilaspurKami Dn
Bhortonk Tunnel
3 1. Minimum height above rail level when fully loaded for a 102mm
width of 1220mm on either side of centre of track with the exception
of wheels and attachments there to (vide note below)

Note : A tyre or an attachment of a wheel may project below the minimum height of
102mm from a distance of 51mm inside to 216mm outside of the gauge face of the
wheel.

32. Minimum height above rail level, when fully loaded at 1 567.5mm from

305mm centre of track

Loading Gauge for Goods

33. Maximum width 3250mm

34. Maximum height above rail level at centre 4265mm

35. Maximum height above rail level at sides 3735mm

Note : The loading gauge is for testing loaded and empty vehicles; the maximum
moving dimensions are given in items 26, 27, 29 and 30 above.

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 CHAPTER IV (B)
Rolling Stock, 3660mm wide stock
Note :
These dimensions shall not be adopted in designs for rolling stock without the
special sanction of the Railway Board in each case.
Maximum Future Moving Dimensions :
(See diagram No. 1A)
1. Maximum width over all projections:
(i) At 102mm above rail
level, when fully loaded 2895mm
(ii) At 305mm above rail level, when fully loaded 3505mm
(iii) From 305mm above rail level to 1145mm above rail level 3505mm
when fully loaded
(iv) From 1145mm above rail level, when fully loaded to a 3660mm
height of 3355mm when empty
(v) At 4265mm above rail level, when empty 3505mm
2. Maximum width over open doors, including all 4495mm
projections, for passenger vehicles
3. Maximum width over open doors, including all 4725mm
projections, for goods vehicles
Note : Doors of horse boxes, brake vans, luggage vans and rising and falling flap doors of
goods wagons are exempted from this rule.
4. Maximum height above rail level for a width of 915mm on 4725mm
either side of the centre of unloaded vehicles.
5. Maximum height above rail level at sides of unloaded vehicles 4265mm
6. Minimum height above rail level, when fully loaded for a 102mm
width of 1450mm on either side of centre of track, with the
exception of wheels and attachments thereto (vide note below)
Note : A tyre or an attachment to a wheel may project below the minimum height of 102mm
from a distance of 51mm inside to 216mm outside of the gauge face of the wheel.
7. Minimum height above rail level, when fully loaded at 1755mm

305mm from centre of track

Loading gauge for goods :
8. (i) Maximum width at a height of 3380mm above rail level 3710mm
(ii) Maximum width at a height of 4295mm above rail level 3555m
9. Maximum height above rail level for a width of 915mm on m
4750mm
either side of the centre of track
10. Maximum height above rail level at sides 4295mm
Note: The loading gauge is for testing loaded and empty vehicles, the maximum moving
dimensions are given in items 1 (iv), 4 and 5 above.
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 CHAPTER IV(C) Rolling Stock (Locomotive)
Wheels and axles
:

1. Wheel gauge or distance apart for wheel flanges :

(a)Wheels with thick flanges/wear adopted wheel profile 1596mm

(b)Wheels with standard flanges 1600mm

(c)Wheels with thin flanges 1600mm

(d)Wheels without flanges 1600mm

(See item 5 for identification of thick/wear adopted, standard & thin flanges)

2. (i) Maximum diameter on the tread of new locomotive carrying 1092mm

wheels measured at 63.5mm from wheel gauge face.

(ii) Minim
um diameter on the tread of new locomotive carrying 914mm
wheels measured at 63.5mm from wheel gauge face.

3. Minimum projection for flange of new tyre measured from 28.5mm

tread at 63.5mm from wheel gauge face.

4. Maximum projection for flange of worn tyre measured from 35mm

tread at 63.5mm from wheel gauge face.

5. Maximum & minimum thicknesses of tyre flanges measured at 13mm from outer edge
of flange : Max. Min.
(a) Thick flanges/wear adopted wheel profile 32mm
(b) Standard flanges 28mm
(c) Thin flanges 18mm

Note :
(i) The above values of flange thicknesses are measured from the back face of the tyre.

(ii) Minimum size of flange of locomotive tyres shall be determined by condemning

profile gauge which specifies the minimum thickness and the limits of angularity of the flange
on the gauge face.

6. Minimum width of tyres:

(a) Locomotive coupled

wheels 133mm
(b) Locomotive wheels
other than coupled 127mm

7. Incline of tread
1 in 20 for all
profiles except
wear adopted
profile for which
the tread
inclination of 1 in
20 will merge
with radii of the
wear adopted
profile
Buffers & Couplings :
8. Distance apart for centres of buffers 1955mm
9. Maximum height above rail level for centres of buffers for 1105mm
empty locomotive
10. Minimum height above rail level for centres of buffers when 1030mm
fully loaded
Maximum Moving Dimensions :
(See diagrams 1 D-the new diagrams introduced by RDSO)
11. Maximum width over all Projections:
(i) At 102mm (min) above rail level, when fully loaded 2440mm
(ii) From 305mm (min.) above rail level to 1082mm above rail 3135mm
whenlevel,
fully loaded
(iii) From
1082mm above rail level to 1170mm above rail level,
3135mm when fully loaded creasing
gradually
to
3250mm
(iv) From
1170mm above rail level, when fully loaded,
3250mm to a height of 3735mm when empty
12. Maximum height above rail level for a width of 760mm on either 4265mm
side of centre of empty locomotives
13. Maximum height above rail level at sides of empty locomotives 3735mm
Maximum Moving Dimensions for X-CIass locomotives
14. Maximum width over all
projections:
(i) At 102mm above
rail level, when fully loaded 2440mm
(ii) From
305mm above rail level to 1110mm above rail level, 3135mm
when fully loaded in creasing
gradually
to 3200mm
(iv) From 1145mm above rail level when fully loaded to a height

3200mm of 3735mm above rail level, when empty

15. Maximum height above rail level for a width of 4470mm
305mm on either side of centre of empty
locomotives
16. Maximum height above rail level at sides of empty locomotives 3735mm
17. Minimum height above rail level when fully loaded for a 102mm
width of 1220mm on either side of centre of track with the
exception of wheels and attachments thereto (vide note
below)
Note : A tyre or an attachment to a wheel or sand pipes in line with the wheel may project below
the minimum height of 102mm from a distance of 51mm insides to 216mm outside of the
gauge face of the wheel.
18. Minim
um height above rail level when fully loaded at 1525mm from

305mm centre of track

 CHAPTER V - ELECTRIC TRACTION (Direct Current)

Note: Wherever electric traction, employing overhead conductor wires, is in use strict
orders must be issued prohibiting any one from getting on the roofs of vehicles
until the current in the overhead conductors has been switched off and the
conductors themselves have been earthed.

1. Minimum height from rail level to the underside of live conductor wire:

(i) Under bridges and

tunnels 5030mm
(ii) In the open 5335 mm
(iii) In running and carriage
sheds 5790 mm
(iv) At level crossing
5485 mm

Note : The height prescribed in item 1 (iv) applies also to tramway trolley wires crossing the
railway.

2. Maximu
m height from rail level to the underside of live

5790mm contact wire except in running and carriage sheds

Note: In the case of running and carriage sheds, the maximum height of the contact wire
will be determined in each case based on the operating range of the pantograph
and the permissible electrical clearances required inside the sheds.

3. Maximum variation of live conductor wire on either side of the

central line of track:

(i) On straight track

230mm
(ii) On curves (on the
inside of the curve) 380mm

4. Minim
um distance between live conductor wire and

130mm any structure

5. Maximum width of
pantograph collector 2030mm
 CHAPTER V-A Electric Traction

25 KV A.C. 50 Cycles

Note : Wherever electric traction is in use, special precaution shall be taken in

accordance with provisions made in Chapter XIX, General Rules for all Open lines of
Railways.
Electrical clearances :

1. Minimum vertical distance between any live bare conductor (overhead equipment or
pantograph) and any earrthed structure or other bodies (rolling stock, over bridges, signal
gantries etc.).

(i) When the conductor is

at rest 320mm
(ii) When the conductor is
not at rest 270mm
Note :
(i) A minimum vertical distance of 340mm shall normally be provided between rolling
stock
other than steam locomotives and contact wire to allow for a 20mm temporary
raising of the tracks during maintenance. Wherever the allowance required for track
maintenance exceed 20mm the vertical distance between rolling stock and contact
wire shall correspondingly be increased. For steam locomotives, the figure of 340mm
shall be increased to 380mm.
(ii)Where adoption of above clearances is either not feasible or involves abnormally
high cost, reduced clearances as follows may be adopted with prior approval of the
Chief Electrical Engineer of the Railway concerned and provision of permanent
bench mark to indicate the level of the track to be maintained.
When the conductor is at rest
250mm
When the conductor is not at rest
200mm
If however, the overline structures are required to be rebuilt, normal clearances should be
adopted.
2. Minimum lateral distance between any live bare conductor (overhead equipment or
pantograph) am any earthed structure or other bodies (rolling stocks, over bridges, signal
gantries etc.)

(i) When the conductor is

at rest 320mm
(ii) When the conductor is
not at rest 220mm

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Note : When adoption of the above clearances is either not feasible or involves abnormally high
cost, reduced clearances as follows may be adopted with prior approval of the Chief Electrical
Engineer of the Railway concerned.

(i) When the conductor is at rest 250mm

(ii) When the conductor is not at rest 200mm

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 3. Height of contact wire :

Minimum height from rail level to the underside of live conductor:

(i) Under bridges and in

tunnels 4.80m

Note : Para 4(a) Appendix A to Chapter V-A explains the basis of this dimension.

(ii) In the open 5.50m

(iii) At level crossings 5.50m

(iv) In running and carriage

sheds 5.80m

Note :

(a)(i) In cases where it is proposed to allow only locomotives or stocks not higher
than ,4.27m, the minimum height of contact wire specified under item 3(i) may be
reduced to 4.65m. A board showing this restriction and specifying locomotives or
stocks not permitted to ply normally on such sections should be exhibited at the
entrance to the same.

(ii) In case reduced clearances as indicated in Note(ii) under item 1 are adopted, the
minimum height of contact wire as provided in Note (a)(i) above upto 4.65m
may be further reduced to 4.58m. The board as adopted in note (a)(i) should also
indicate clearly the special reduced clearances having been adopted at the location.

(b) For movement of over dimensional consignments the height specified under
3(i) above, shall be increased by the difference between the height of the consignment
contemplated and 4.41
m. In case such an over dimensional consignment is moved at speeds not exceeding
15 Km/h and is also specially escorted by authorized railway staff, the desired height
of contact wire may be reduced by 50mm.

(c)On curves, all vertical distance specified in item 3 above, shall be measured above
the level of the inner rail, increased by half the superelevation.

4. Maximum variation of the live conductor wire on either side of the centre line of
track under static conditions.

(i) On straight track

200mm
(ii) On curves 300mm

Note: These limits would not apply to special locations like insulated overlaps and out of run wires.

5. Maximum width of
 pantograph collector 1800mm

Note : A tolerance of plus 10mm on maximum width specified is permissible to

accommodate variation in manufacture and mounting with respect to the centre line of
vehicle.
 SCHEDULE II
Existing infringements of Schedule I which may be permitted to continue on
existing 1676mm gauge Railways :
The following infringements of the dimensions prescribed in Schedule I may, subject
to such restrictions of speed as are considered necessary, be permitted on existing railways (See
diagram No. 3) it being understood that when structures are altered they will be rebuilt to
comply with Schedule I, except in case of structures falling under item 7.
Dimensions marked (a) refer to the requirements for 3250mm wide stick [Chapter IV(A) of
Schedule
I],
and those marked (b) refer to the requirements for 3660mm wide and 4725mm high stock
(Chapter IV(B) of Schedule I)
1. (a)
Maximum distance centre to centre of tracks 3660mm
(b) Minimum distance centre to centre of tracks 4040mm
2. (a)
Minimum clear horizontal distance from centre of track to

1675mm any fixed structure from rail level to 1 065mm above rail level.
(b) Minimum clear horizontal distance from centre of track to any fixed

1905mm structure from rail level to 1065mm above rail level

3. (a)
Minimum clear horizontal distance from centre of track to any fixed

1980mm structure from 1065mm above rail level to 3505mm above rail level.
(b) Minimum clear horizontal distance from centre of track to any fixed 21
35mm structure from 1 065mm above rail level to 3355mm above rail level.
4. (a)
Minimum clear horizontal distance from centre of track at 4265mm

2055mm above rail level.

5. (a)
Minimum clear height above rail level for a distance of 305mm on

4420mm either side of centre of track.

(b) Minimum clear height above rail level for a distance of 915mm on

5030mm either side of centre of track.

Note :
(i) Items 2(a), 3(a), 3(b) and 4(a) refer to structures outside station yards only.
(ii) Where speed is restricted to 16 km/h, the minimum clear horizontal

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 distance under 4(a) may be reduced to 1980mm.

(iii) Where, as on girder bridges, ashpits, etc., the structure is not likely to be out
of plumb and the superelevation (or level of rails) does not vary and where
the speed is restricted to 16km/h, the above dimensions may be reduced to :

3580mm for l(a), 3960mm for

l(b),
1 905mm for 3(a), 2055mm
for 3(b), 1980mm for 4(a),
4265mm for 5(a), 4875mm for 5(b)

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 (iv) To the horizontal distance given in 1 to 5 must be added the extra allowance
for curves (See Appendix). Where existing structures do not permit of these allowances
being given, they may be reduced by limiting the superelevation to be allowed for
outer over inner rail. When this is done a notice board should be erected against the
structure, stating the maximum permissible superelevation.
6. The minimum permissible clearances in existing tunnels and girder bridges shall be:
(i) Under any circumstances and subject to any restriction of speed which it
may be considered necessary to impose:

In tunnels On grider bridges

(See Diagram
No.3)
At A 229mm 229mm at top of sides of
vehicles B 305mm 229mm at side of vehicles
C 380mm 305mm between moving trains
D 229mm 152mm above vehicles

(ii) For unrestricted speeds:

In tunnels On Girder Bridges
At A 380mm 229mm at top of the sides of
B 535mm vehicles at sides of vehicles
455mm
C 610mm 535mm between moving trains
D 305mm 229mm above vehicles

Where doors opening inwards or of the recessed or sliding type are provided the
minimum clearances in tunnels and bridges may be reduced to 380mm, at 'B' and
455mm at 'C' for unrestricted speed. To the above must be added the extra
allowance for curves (See Appendix).
7. Structures which have already been built in accordance with items 10 and 13 of
Chapter I, tems 9, 10 and 11 of Chapter II and items 5 and 6 of Chapter III of Schedule I
as contained in the 1958 reprint, reproduced in note below, may infringe the dimensions
now shown against these items. Such infringements may continue and alterations for
the removal of such infringements need be taken up only when 25 KV A.C. Electric
Traction is undertaken when a study shall be made of each structure to limit the
extent of alterations as indicated in Appendix A to Chapter V-A.
Note : The items referred to above are reproduced below :
Item 10 Chapter 1, Schedule I

(i) Minimum height above rail level for a distance of 4875mm

915mm on either side of the centre of track for
overhead structure
(ii) Where electric traction is in use or likely to be 5410mm
used, this dimension shall be

Note : See Appendix for extra clearance required on curves

 Item 13, Chapter I Schedule I
(i) Minimum distance
centre to centre of tracks 725mm
Note : When respacing existing lines, the minimum distance centre to centre of tracks may be
reduced, from 4725mm to not less than 4495mm for the purpose of avoiding heavy alterations to
tunnels or through or semi through girder bridges. The 4725mm dimension is to be adopted for all
new works.
(iii) Minimum horizontal distance from centre of track to any structure shall be
as follows:
Hight above rail level Horizontal distance from centre of track
(a) From 0 to 305mm 1905mm
(b) From 305mm to 1065mm 1905mm increasing to 2360mm
(c) From 1065mm to 3355mm 2360mm
(d) From 3355mm to 4420mm 2360mm decreasing to 2135mm
(e) From 4420mm to 5410mm 213 5mm decreasing to,915mm
Note :
(a) Where electric traction is not likely to be used overhead bracing of bridges may
be 5030mm above rail level for a distance of 1370mm on either side of centre of track.
(b) See Appendix for extra clearance required on
curves. Item 9, Chapter II, Schedule. I
Minimum height above rail level for a width of 1370mm on either 6100mm
side of the centre of track, of tie rods or any continuous covering
in a passenger station.
Note : Item 9 does not apply to overhead piping parallel to the
track. Item 10, Chapter II, Schedule I
Minimum height above rail level for width of 1370mm on either side 6100mm
of the centre of track of a signal gantry or a foot over bridge in
passenger station.
Note
:
(a) This also applies to overhead piping arrangements parallel to track wherever
provided which shall necessarily be changed over to the ground hydrants when
the section is electrified.
(b) Where electric traction is likely to be introduced this minimum height should
be 541Omm.
Item 11, Chapter II, Schedule I
Minimum horizontal distance from centre of track to any structure
(i) From rail level to
305mm above rail level
1675mm
(ii) From 305mm above
 rail level to 3355mm above rail level 2135mm
(iii) From 3355mm
above rail level to
4115mm above rail
level 2135mm
decreasing to
1980mm
(iv) From 4115mm above
rail level to 6100mm above rail level 1370mm
Note : See Appendix for clearance required on curves.
 SCHEDULE OF DIMENSIONS-1676mm, GAUGE

Item 5, Chapter III, Schedule I

Minimum height above rail level to overhead tie bars, girders etc in workshops and running
sheds

(i) Where electric traction is not likely to be used 5030mm

(ii) Where electric traction is likely to be used

6176mm Item 6, Chapter III, Schedule I

Minimum height above rail level of doorways for a width of 1370mm on either side of centre of
track, in both workshops and running sheds.

(i) Where electric traction is

not likely to be used 4875mm

(ii) Where electric traction is

likely to be used 6176mm

A.C. Traction 25 KV 50 cycles

8. General: Out of station

Minimum height above rail level for a distance of 1600mm on 541 Omm
either
side of the centre of track for overhead structures

Note: See Appendix for extra clearance required on curves.

9. General : For tunnels & through girder bridges.

Minimum horizontal distance from centre of track to any 2135mm decreasing

structure from 4420mm to 541Omm above rail level to 915mm

Note: See Appendix for extra clearance required on curves.

10. Station Yards:

Minimum height above rail level for a distance of 1600mm 541Omm

on either side of the centre of track, of a signal gantry or a
foot over bridge in a passenger station

Note: See Appendix for extra clearance required on curves.

11. Minimum horizontal distance from centre of track to any 1370mm

structure from 4115mm to 6100mm above rail level

Note: See Appendix for extra clearance required on curves.

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 SCHEDULE OF DIMENSIONS-1676mm, GAUGE

APPENDIX
Note :
(a) Column 5 applies to goods platforms 1065mm above rail level which are not on a
running line. For
such platforms on running lines 25mm should be added to the figures given in column 5.
(b) For intermediate heights between 4420mm and 5410mm add 1mm for every 12mrn
of height to the figures given in column 6.
(c) Where electric traction is likely to be used, add 1mm for every 12mm of height above
5410mm to the figures given in the column 7 upto the height at which the conductor wires
are likely to be fixed.
(d) Where there is a structure between tracks, the extra clearance to be provided must be
according to column 5,6,7 and 8 instead of column 9.
(e) Appendix showing extra clearance on curves has been revised. In the revised table,
the maxi- mum permissible speed and corresponding superelevation are indicated and the
required clear- ances based on these superelevations have been given.
Note on Extra Clearance on Curves :
1. It has been contended that the extra clearance prescribed for curves both in the 1913
and in the 1922 Schedule of Dimensions was too liberal in the case of platforms, and caused
a gap between the platform and foot board at certain parts of a bogie carriage, which
was dangerous to passengers. In the 1922 schedule, the allowance for lurching and sway
of the carriage was treated as entirely additional to that already provided for such motion
in the clearance given for straight platforms whereas only additional sway due to the
curved track in excess of the maximum occurring on straight track need be provided for.
The amount of superelevation allowed for was also excessive on the sharper curves.
2. The clearance provided between a vehicle (i.e. the foot boards) and the platform
coping on the straight is 152mm. It is consider that to reduce the average distance
between a curved platform and the foot boards the minimum clearance between a
platform on the out side of a curve and the ends of a vehicle may safely be reduced to
127mm. The maximum movement due to lurching at the centre of a vehicle cannot be
greater than seven tenth of that at the ends, so that the minimum clearance between the
centre of a vehicle and a platform on the inside of a curve may be safely reduced to
102mm. Therefore, in calculating the extra allowance to be provided on curves as
explained in paragraph 5,6,7 and 8, a reduction of these extra allowance has been made of
51mm on the inside and 25mm on the outside of curve as shown in paragraph 7.
3. Allowance to be made : The additional clearance to be given on the inside of a curve
must include the effect of curvature, the lean due to superelevation, and an allowance for
any additional sway of the vehicles over that already provided for in the clearance on
straight tracks. The additional clearance to be given on the outside of a curve must allow
for the effect of curvature. Additional sway or lurch due to curve can be considered as
fully counteracted by the inward lean of the vehicle due to superelevation.
4. Allowance for curvature : The allowance for curvature for a vehicle 21340mm long,
14785mm between bogie centre shall be calculated as under:
At the centre of vehicle
14.785x14.785x1000 27330
V= = mm
8R mm
1
 SCHEDULE OF DIMENSIONS-1676mm, GAUGE
At the end of vehicle

2
 21.340x21.340x100 27330 29600
Vo --- = mm
0 R R
=
8R
Where R is the radius of the curve in metres.
5. Allowance for superelevation : The lean due to superelevation at any point at height
'h' above rail level is given by:
h
L = X S where S is the superelevation g is the gauge of the track.
g
6. Allowance for additional sway on curves : The provision for additional lurch and sway on the
inside of a curve as given in the 1913 and 1922 schedules has been adopted, namely one-fourth of the
lean due to superelevation. No provision has been made for additional sway due to a curve in the
outward direction for reasons already given in paragraph 3 above.
7. Platforms :For platforms the total additional clearance to be
provided is:
On the inside of a curve
5
(i) V L 51mm
+
4
Where L is the lean in millimetres
On the outside of a curve
(ii) Vo 25mm.
(See paragraph 2 above)
Column 5 of the Appendix has been calculated for a high passenger platform 840mm according to
Formula(i).
8. Clearance from adjacent structure on the inside of a curve : For obtaining the
figures given in column 6 & 7, Formula (i) of paragraph 7 above has been used.
9. Clearance from adjacent structures on the outside of a curve : For column 8, Formula (ii) of
paragraph 7 above has been used.
10. Extra clearance between adjacent tracks : The worst case will be when the end of a bogie
carriage on the inner track is opposite the centre of a similar carriage on the outer track. Nothing is
allowed for superelevation, it being assumed that both tracks will be inclined the same amount.
Though there are cases where a different superelevation is provided on each track, the
distance allowed between centres of tracks gives a sufficient margin of safety to permit of
this being omitted from consideration. The formula used for column 9 is
2L
V + Vo +
4
and as the height adopted for the value of h in calculating L, is 3355mm, the above therefore
reduces
to
V + Vo+ S
11. Railway Board vide letter No. 68/WDO/SC/l dt. 16-4-1968 have issued instructions for increase
of speed over curves for contemplating 160/200 kmph speed on Broad Gauge. As stated thereir while
locating any permanent structures by the side of the track in the case of trunk routes an main lines
which have the potential for the increase of speed in future, the need for additional clearances for
realignment of curves for higher speed operation should be kept in view. The particulars of the extra
clearances necessary on curves between structures and the adjacent track and between tracks when
there are no structrues are given in additional appendix for extra clearances on curves for maximum
speed of 200 kmph. The same should be followed when high speeds of the order of 160/200 kmph are
contemplated.
Extra clearances for the speeds specified above are shown in Annexure-l
& II.
 ANNEXURE-I

ADDITIONAL APPENDIXEXTRA CLEARANCES

EXTRA CLEARANCES ON CURVES FOR HIGH SPEED ROUTES (160 KMPH)

Degree of Radius Maximum Super- Extra Clearance between structure and Extra clearance
curvature of permissibl elevation adjacent track between
curve e speed adjacent track
when there is
no structrure
between track
Inside of curve Out side
Upto From 840 mm At 5410 mm of
840mm to 4420mm above rail curve
above above rail level any ht
rail level
level
Degree Metre Kmph mm mm mm mm mm mm
1 1750 158 95 25 280 350 130
1.5 1167 145 142 60 440 545 190
2 875 130 164 85 520 640 10 230
3 583 106 165 100 540 665 25 265
4 438 92 165 115 555 680 45 295
5 350 83 165 130 570 695 60 300
6 292 75 165 145 590 710 75 360
7 250 70 165 165 605 725 95 395
8 219 65 165 180 620 740 110 425
9 194 62 165 195 635 755 130 460
10 175 58 165 210 650 770 145 490
 ANNEXURE-

II ADDITIONAL APPENDIXEXTRA CLEARANCES

EXTRA LEARANCES ON CURVES FOR MAXIMUM SPEED OF 200 KMPH

Degree of Radius Maximum Super- Extra Clearance between structure and Extra clearance
curvature of permissibl elevation adjacent track between adjacent
curve e speed track when there
is no structrure
between track

Inside of curve
Upto From 840 At 5410mm Out side
840mm mm above of
above to 4420 rail level curve
rail mm above any ht
level rail level

Degree Metre Kmph mm mm mm mm mm mm

1 1750 190 185 81 574 711 218

1.5 1167 155 185 88 582 719 234

2 875 134 185 96 590 727 9 250

3 583 110 185 112 606 742 26 283

4 438 95 185 127 621 758 43 315

5 350 85 185 143 637 774 60 348

6 292 77 185 159 653 789 76 380

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 APPENDIX A TO CHAPTER V-A
Clearances required for 25 KV single phase
A.C. Electric Traction

It is desirable to provide the maximum possible clearance in the case of lines equipped for 25
KV A.C. 50 cycle single phase electric traction. The feeding system for the 25 KV phase A.C. electric
traction can be any of (i) 25 KV simple feeding system (i.e. system where rails/earth only are used
for the retrun of traction current), (ii) 25 KV booster transformers (BT) and return conductor (RC)
feeding system and (iii) 2x25 KV auto transformers (AT) feeding system. In no case, shall these be less
than the basic dimensions as recommended by the International Union of Railways on pages 6,7 and
8 of their leaflet No. 606 (2nd edition, 1st January 1963) of which an extract is given below :

A. Clearance between live bare conductors (catenaries or pantographs) and structure.

Note : The term "catenary" is used to represent traction overhead equipment

(a) Clearances normally existing only for a brief period (distance between
structures and catenary raised momentarily or vehicle pantographs outside
normal stopping points).

(a-2) Operation in which extensive steam haulage is used or installations close to the

sea : Vertical distance between live conductors and earth 270mm

Lateral distance between live conductors and earth 220mm

(b) Clearance which may remain for a considerable period (distance between
structures and catenary at rest or immobile pantographs at normal stopping points).

(b-2) Operation in which extensive steam haulage is used or installations close to the

sea : Vertical or lateral distance between live conductors and earth 320mm

B. Clearance between the upper section of the rolling stock and the contact wire.

(a) Normal loads:

In the case of normal loads, the clearance between the upper part of the load and the lowest
point of the contact wire in static position must not be less than D mm. D=340mm. This applies in
the case of normal loads not receiving any special supervision and the contact wires subject to
considerable vertical oscillation under pressure from the pantographs and due to wind.

D may be reduced to 290 mm in the case of specially supervised loads and on condition that
the contact wire cannot sway to any considerable extent, due to pressure from the pantograph wind
effect.

(b) Special loads:

It shall be the responsibility of each Administration to decide upon the deviation from the
above clearances to be made in respect of the characteristics of special loads.
 (c) Tracks raised from maintenance purposes

The above clearances for normal and special loads apply to tracks in normal condition.
For the purpose of track maintenance, a reduction of 20mm may be made in the above
clearances, on the assumption that the passing of the first train following the lifting takes place will
cause conditions to revert to normal.
2. In order to ascertain whether the requisite clearance would be available under an
existing structure, the permissible height of the contact wire shall first be determined by competent
authority. For this purpose the following particulars should be known :
(i) Particulars of the structure including profile
(ii) Allowance for slewing of tracks
(iii) Allowance for low joints in tracks
(iv) Radius of curvature of track under the structure
(v) Superelevation of track under the structure
(vi) Maximum permissible speed under the structure
(vii) Maximum dimensions of over-dimensional consignments which are
permissible and safety measures which would be taken for movement of over-
dimensional consignments.
(viii) Location of the structure in relation to level crossings, water column and
turnouts in the vicinity.
(ix) The type of overhead equipment.
3. After determining the permissible height of the contact wire based on the above
particulars, the clearance required between the lowest portion of the bridge or structure and the top
most position of the overhead wire shall be determined in each case after study of the following :
(a) System of tensioning of the overhead equipment (regulated or otherwise)
(b) Atomspheric conditions.
(c) Maximum permissible number of electric locomotives per train (double or triple headed)
(d) Location of the structure in relation to points and crossings, overlap spans, etc.
(e) Length of the structure along the tracks.
(f) Type of structure, girder, masonry etc.
(g) The span of overhead equipment under the bridge,
(h) Presence of a traction feeder,
(i) Likelihood of steam/diesel locomotives halting under the structure.

4. (a) The minimum height of contact wire has been derived on the assumption that
standard locomotives of height of 4.42m should be able to work on all sections electrified with 25 KV
A.C. traction system with live traction overhead equipment.
Height of the locomotive 4.42 m
Minimum clearance to contact wire 0.32 m
Allowance for ionization over chimney 0.04 m
Allowance for track maintenance 0.02 m
Total 4.80 m
(b) After determining the minimum height of contact wire on the assumption that it
would permit passage of standard locomotives, the maximum height of rolling stock over
dimensional consignments with live overhead equipment at speed over 15km/h (when vertical
oscillation of overhead equipment is pronounced) is derived as under:

Minimum height of contact wire 4080 m

Less
(i) Minimum electrical
clearance 0.27 m
(ii) Track allowance
0.02 m
(iii) Allow
ance for vertical oscillation of contact wire under 0.10 m
influence of moving pantographs
Total 0.39 m

Permissible maximum height of over dimensional consignment 4.41 m

(c) If an over dimensional consignment is moved at slow speed not exceeding 15 kmph
there will be no downward displacement (due to oscillation) of contact wire. However, to cater
for the likelihood of an over dimensional consignment halting under a structure, a clearance of
0.32m under rest condition is to be provided, vide item 1 of Chapter V-A. In this case the derived
height of contact wire may be reduced by 50mm.
5. In chapter 1, item 10, the height of structures above rail level has been separately specified
for light and heavy structures. It should normally be feasible to erect traction overhead equipment
under a structure irrespective of its location and the fact that a structure with a large height would
permit of a better and more economic layout of tractions overhead equipment, while a structure
with a low would lessen the cost of the structure itself. Therefore, in the case of light structures such
as foot-over bridges it would be desirable to keep a standard height of contact wire of 5.50m. In
case of heavy structures, such as flyover bridges or road over bridges, it is desirable to keep the
height of contact wire as low as possible consistent with the requirements of movement of standard
class 'C' over dimensional consignments of height 4.80m.
 ANNEXURE III

Statement showing the Correction Slips issued to BG Metric Schedule of Dimensions

Correction File No. Date of issue Page Nos. of SOD-73

Slip No.
1. 74/WDO/SD/13 Nov. 1974 62
2. 71/WDO/AC/SD/l June, 1975 76
3. 74/WDO/SD/13 Aug. 1975 60
4. 75/WDO/SD/l 1 Nov. 1975 24 (superseded) CS- 11
5. 76/WDO/SD/30 Dec. 1976 61
6. 77/WDO/SD/l 1 Dec. 1977 17
7. 78/WDO/SD/24 Jan. 1979 Dial 1 A (modified) 1C & 2
8. 79/WDO/SD/20 Oct. 1979 14
9. 80/WDO/SD/9 Oct. 1980 33
10. 79/WDO/SD/28 Feb. 1982 73
11. 82/WDO/SD/12 May J 982 8, 1 3, 24, 65 & 7
12. 80/CEDO/SD/10 Aug. 1984 61,62,63, 64, 10 & 104
13. 80/CEDO/SD/10 Sept. 1992 23
14.
15. 94/CEDO/SD/43 March, 1999 65
16. 80/WDO/SD/10 Dec. 2000 73
17. 80/WDO/SD/10 June, 2003 19.34
18. 2004/CEDO/SD/l April, 2004 28
 STANDAR D DIMENSIONS FOR TUNNELS & THROUGH GIRDER BRIDGES
SCHE DULE I -CHAPTER I
NO T E ,- DIAGRAM No. IA
1 lo/HER E THE LINE IS ON CUR VE ,THE HOR IZONTA L DI STANCE OF ANY STRUC TURE
FROM 1676 MM GAUGE.
THE CENTRE or
ADJECENT T RACK AN D THE DISTANCE BE T IJEEN CE N TRES or T <B.G.>
RACKS
ARE TO BE INCRE ASED ACCORDI NG TO THE APPEN DI X.
2 VHEN RE -SPACING EXI STING LI NE S.THE M INIMUM DIST ANCE CENTRE TO CEN T RE OF
TRACKS MAY BE REDUCED FROM 4725 TO NOT LESS THAN 4495 FOR THE PURPOSE
or
AVOI D ING HEAVY ALTERATIONS TO TUNNELS OR THROUGH GI R DER BRIDGE S. THE
4725
DI MENS ION IS T O BE A DOPT ED r oR ALL NEIJ \IORKS.
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THE MINIMUM OUTLINE \./HERE
ELECT R!C TRAC TION IS NOT
LIKELY TO BE USED Vl!JE ITEM 13
NOTE,

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lo 76 MM GAUGE <B.G.)
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NOTE:- DIAGRAM No. IB
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STRUCTURE FROH THE CENTRE or ADJECENT TRACK AND THE DESTANCE
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