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APPENDIX IV

REGULATIONS FOR POWER LINE CROSSINGS OF RAILWAY TRACKS

(ISSUED BY RAILWAY BOARD IN 1987)

GENERAL

1. Definitions

1.1 The following terms wherever occurring in the Regulations shall, unless excluded by or
repugnant to the context, have the meaning attributed thereto as under: -

"Chief Electrical Engineer" means the officer designated as such by the Zonal Railway or his
successors in office or on whom his duties devolve.

"Power line crossing" means an electrical overhead line or under-ground cable placed across
railway track(s) for the transmission and/or distribution of electrical energy. It may also be
referred to as a "Crossing" in these Regulations.

"Electrical Inspector" means the officer appointed by the appropriate Government under Section
36 of the Indian Electricity Act, 1910, to exercise the powers and perform the functions under
the said Act. On the Zonal Railway, the Chief Electrical Engineer is the Electrical Inspector.

"Owner" means the owner of an electrical crossing.

"Railway" means the Zonal Railway administration in whose territorial jurisdiction the electrical
crossing is located or proposed to be located and includes the Chief Electrical Engineer, the
Divisional Railway Manager (Electrical) of the Zonal Railway Administration.

"Writing" includes all matters written, typewritten or printed either in whole or in part.

2. Scope

2.1 The regulations apply to electrical overhead lines and/or underground cables crossing
railway tracks operated by the Indian Railways, Railway Companies and Port Commissioner's
Railways, including assisted and private sidings on which rolling stock of Indian Railways may
work, unless any special section or railway tracks are exempted from these Regulations by
specific written orders of the Electrical Inspector.

Notes:

(i) if any existing crossing infringes the provisions of the Regulations at the time of its issue, the
infringement(s) shall be treated as permissible infringement(s) provided that necessary
relaxation has been granted in respect of the clearances under clause 21 thereof.

(ii) The Regulations do not apply to crossing(s) of railway track(s) laid underground/inside tubes
and tunnels.

(iii) The Regulations do not also apply to Railway Traction systems (1500 V d.c. and 25 kV, 50
Hz a.c. Single phase) whose feeders/conductors/wires run along or across the tracks for traction
purposes.

(iv) On sections proposed to be electrified on or to be converted to suit 25 kV, 50 Hz ac single

phase traction system", the crossing existing at the time of electrification/conversion proposed
shall be specially studied with a view to avoiding modifications to the extent possible without
jeopardising safety. If any modifications are considered essential to obtain the minimum
clearances, specified in clause 21 thereof, they shall be carried out.

(v) In special cases, where the Electrical Inspector has specifically permitted reduction in
clearances under clause 21 thereof, a clear declaration to this effect shall be recorded in the
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE (in the form at Annexure II) to these regulations.

3. Approval of Works by the Railway:

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3.1 (i) Designs, Drawings etc. :

Before the Owner commences any work on a crossing, he shall obtain the approval in writing, of
the Railway for the proposed location, the detailed design and the method of execution of the
crossing. For this purpose, the data designs, calculations and drawing(s) relating to the crossing
shall be furnished by the owner to the Railway as stipulated in Annexure A.4.01 to these
Regulations. On receipt of written approval from the Railway, the owner shall execute an
Agreement in the Form at Annexure A.4.02 to these Regulations.

ii) Construction

The owner shall notify the Railway in writing at least 15 days in advance of the date on which he
will commence the work of construction of the crossing. The Chief Electrical Engineer, or his
representative, may, if he so desires, inspect the site/work of the crossing during its
construction to ensure that it is being constructed in accordance with the approved designs and
drawings. Only good quality of materials shall be used in the construction of the crossing which
shall be executed in a workman-like manner.

iii) Bringing crossing into use:

Prior to bringing the crossing into use, the owner shall:

a) Notify the Railway in writing at least 15 days in advance of the date the crossing is intended
to be brought into use.

b) Submit to the Railway a CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE, (in the form at Annexure A.4.03 to
the Regulations) to the effect that the works have been constructed in compliance with the
Regulations and in conformity with the design(s) and drawing(s) approved by the Railway. Only
on receipt of written approval from the Railway, the crossing shall be energized and brought into
use.

4. Compliance with Indian Electricity ACT, 1910 and Indian Railway ACT, 1890 and
Rules made thereunder etc.

4 1 Except as otherwise provided for in the Regulations the contents of relevant sections of the
Indian Electricity Act, 1910 the Indian Railways Act, 1890 and the rules made under these Acts
and as amended from time to time and the relevant provisions of Indian Railways Schedule of
Dimensions for Broad Metre and Narrow gauges together with the latest amendments thereto
shall apply to the crossing.

5. Compliance with Indian Standard Specifications:

5.1 All materials used in the construction of the crossing shall comply with the latest Indian
Standard specification(s) relevant and where these are not available, with the latest British
standard specification(s) relevant.

6. Works to be executed by the Railway:

6.1 The disturbance of any rail, road or ground or any attachment to any railway structure as
may be necessary for the placing and/or maintenance of the crossing shall be effected by or
under the direct supervision of the Railway and any conduit, culvert or similar work passing
under Railway premises shall be constructed by the Railway in such manner and of such
materials as it may approve of and the entire cost of such works shall be borne by the owner of
the crossing.

7. Method of Crossing - overhead ine or underground cable:

7.1 For tracks already electrified or to be electrified in the foreseeable future:

All low, medium and high voltage upto and including 11 kV crossing(s) shall normally be by
means of underground cable(s). While for voltages higher that 11 kV, crossings may be by
overhead lines or underground cables, the use of underground cable to the extent possible
would be advantageous, particularly for 22 kV and 33 kV system.

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8. Protection of Communication Lines:

8.1 The crossing shall in no way interfere with or endanger any Railway communication lines.
Approval given by the Railway for placing of any crossing shall not be construed as affecting in
any way the requirements of the Indian Post and Telegraphs Deptt. in regard to the protection of
their communication lines.

8.2 The crossing shall also comply with the stipulations in the "Code of Practice for the
protection of Telecommunication lines at crossings with overhead power lines other than Electric
Traction Circuits" issued by Central Electricity Authority, Telecommunication Directorate, Power
and Telecommunication Coordination Committee (PTCC Unit), Government of India, B-67/19
Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi-29 and the latest amendments if any, thereto.

9. Maintenance of Crossing:

9.1 No, work, whatsoever, on any crossing shall be undertaken by the Owner without obtaining
the consent in writing from the Railway. All such works shall be carried out under the direct
supervision of the Railway.

9.2 The crossing shall always be maintained in a state of good repair so as to reduce hazards to
life and property. It shall be inspected by the Owner at interval not exceeding 12 months in
order to determine its fitness for service. Defects, if any, noticed or as pointed out by the
Railway shall be rectified by the owner expeditiously. The decision of the Railway in regard to
defects noticed and rectification(s), if any, to be done by the owner shall be final and binding on
the owner.

9.3 The crossing span as well as two adjacent spans on either side of the overhead line crossing
shall be kept free by the owner from any trees and branches which, if they fall on these spans,
would foul with the overhead line. The growth of bushes and wild vegetables shall not be
permitted on either side of the overhead line for the same reason.

9.4 Where galvanised steel structures support the crossing span, they shall be maintained free
of rust, corrosion, etc.

9.5 If at the instance of the Railway, the crossing is to be shifted or modified or dismantled, the
work shall be carried out by the owner at the cost of the Railway. However, in those cases where
the need for such works on account of Railway's anticipated developments/requirements was
foreseen in time and the owner had agreed in writing prior to the construction of the crossing to
meet the cost of such works. Such works shall be carried out on a priority basis by the owner
within a fixed schedule, as mutually agreed upon between the owner and the railway and to the
satisfaction of the electrical Inspector. The Railways shall have the right to claim compensation
for any loss and/or inconvenience caused if there is avoidable delay in completing the works.

10. Defects and Failures :

10.1 (i) All defects/failures like snapping of conductors in the crossing span, breaking of
insulator string in the overhead line crossing or any defect that is likely to affect the safe
movement of the railway traffic or the safety of the railway property or personnel shall be
reported forthwith by the owner to the Station Master on duty at the railway station on both
sides of the crossing as well as to the Chief Electrical Engineer, the Divisional Railway
Manager(Electrical), the Electrical Inspector and the Director (Transmission), Central Electricity
Board, S.907, Seva Bhavan, R.K. Puram, New Delhi - 66. A detailed report of the failure or
defect shall also be sent to the Chief Electrical Engineer, the Divisional Railway Manager, the
Divisional Railway Manager (Electrical), the Electrical Inspector and the Director (Transmission),
Central Electricity Board, New Delhi as soon as possible - preferably within 48 hours of the first
report.

(ii) In the event of an accident to Railway's tracks/rolling stock in the vicinity of an overhead line
crossing, the owner shall, if required by any official acting on behalf of the Railway, expeditiously
switch off the overhead line and effectively connect the conductors to earth as long as is
necessary to enable Railway's cranes if any, to work safely in the area.

II OVERHEAD LINE CROSSINGS

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11. Angle of crossing

11.1 An overhead line crossing shall normally be at right angles" to the railway track. In special
cases a deviation of upto 30 degree may be permitted. Deviations larger than 30 degree shall
have to be specifically authorised by the Electrical Inspector of the Railway.

12. Structures

12.1 Steel poles/masts fabricated steel structures or reinforced or pre-stressed concrete poles
either of the self-supporting type or guyed type conforming in all respects to the Indian
electricity Rules, 1956 (as amended, upto November 1984) and complying with the latest
editions of Codes of Practice, IS:800-1962 for "Code of Practice for use of structural steel in
general building construction, IS:875-1964 for "Code of Practice for structural safety of
buildings; loading standards" and IS:456-1978 for "Code of Practice for plain and reinforced
concrete" shall be used on either side of the track to support the crossing span. These structures
shall be of the terminal type. For arriving at the crippling load, the wind loads as detailed in the
latest edition of 1S.802 (Part-I)-1977 for "Loads and permissible stresses" shall be adopted. The
steel structures shall normally be galvanised in accordance with IS:2629-1966 for
"Recommended practice for hot-dip galvanising of iron and steel."

12. 2 The minimum distance of the structures (supporting the crossing span) from the center of
the nearest railway track shall be equal to the height of the structure in metres above normal
ground level plus 6 metres. In special circumstances, the Electrical Inspector may permit a
lesser distance being adopted subject to any conditions he deems fit to impose.

12.3 The crossing span shall be restricted to 300 m or to 80% of the normal span for which the
structures are designed, whichever is less.

13. Wind pressure

13.1 The maximum wind pressure for design of the structure shall be as prescribed in 1S:802
(Part-1)-1977 for load and permissible stresses.

14. Temperature

14.1 The maximum and minimum temperatures for design of the conductors and other wires
shall be as prescribed in the latest edition of IS:802 (Part-1, Clause-4) with necessary correction
for conductor maximum temperature.

15. Provision for Ice/Snow Loading:

15.1 Where provision has to be made for ice and/or snow loading, it shall be determined in the
light of local conditions with the approval of the Railway.

16. Factor of Safety

16.1 The factor of safety of all structures, conductors, guards", guys and ground wires used in
the crossing shall be as stipulated in the Indian Electricity Rules, 1956 (as amended in
November 1984) and the relevant Codes of Practice.

17. Clearance between the overhead line & railway track:

17.1 An overhead line crossing over railway track already electrified shall be located at the
middle of overhead equipment span supported by two adjacent traction masts/structures. The
distance between any of the crossing conductors and the nearest traction mast or structure
under the most adverse conditions shall not be less than 6m.

Note: If, in unavoidable circumstances, the crossing span cannot be so located, the minimum
clearance between any of the crossing conductors of the crossing and the nearest traction mast
or structure shall be not less than that specified for buildings in Rule 80 of the Indian Electricity
Rules, 1956 (as amended upto November 1984).

17.2 No overhead line crossing shall be located over a booster transformer, traction switching
station, traction sub-station or a track cabin location in an electrified area.

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17.3 Vertical Clearance:

The minimum height above rail level of the lowest portion of any conductor of a crossing,
including guard wire, under conditions of maximum sag shall be as follows:-

Broad, Metre & Narrow

S.No. Voltage
Gauges
1. Upto and including 11 kV Normally by cable
2. Above 11 kV and upto 66 kV 14.10 m
3. Above 66 kV and upto 132 kV 14.60 m
4. Above 132 kV and upto 220 kV 15.40 m
5. Above 220 kV and upto 400 kV 17.90 m
6. Above 400 kV and upto 500 kV 19.30 m
7. Above 500 kV and upto 800 kV 23.40 m

Note: (i) While calculating the above clearances, Railways high tension lines running
over the 1500 V DC traction structure in some sections have not been taken into
consideration. Where such high tension lines exist, the height above the rail level of
the highest high tension line shall be taken into account for calculating the
clearances.

Note: (ii) If, for special reason, it is not practical to have an underground cable
crossing for systems upto and including 11 kV on sections not likely to be electrified
in future, the Chief Electrical Engineer of the Railway may permit the electrical
crossing to be an overhead one. In such a case, the clearance(s) specified in clause
21.4 shall be maintained.

Note: (iii) The working of a Railway crane under an overhead line crossing shall
normally be avoided. If it becomes absolutely essential for a crane to work under
such a crossing, the minimum clearance required to be maintained between the
highest working point of the jib and the lower crossing conductor shall be as under:-

Normal System Voltage (kV) Min. Safe clearance (In metre)

33 1.50
66 2.00
110 2.25
132 2.50
220 3.50
400 6.00
500 7.25
800 11.50

The crane driver/supervisor shall be guided in this regard by the senior most official of the
electrical engineering department at site.

18. Minimum clearances between crossing conductors and any railway structure

18.1 The minimum vertical and horizontal clearances to be maintained between any of the
crossing conductors and any railway building and/or structure, other than traction masts and
structures and overhead equipment, under the most adverse conditions shall be as specified in
Rule 80 of the Indian Electricity Rules, 1956 (as amended upto Nov.'84).

19. Minimum vertical clearance between power line crossings

19.1 The minimum vertical clearances to be maintained between any of the power line crossings
at the same or at different voltages shall be as specified in Rule 87 of the Indian Electricity,
1956 (as amended upto November 1984.)
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19.2 Separate guarding shall be provided above the lower power line in all cases except when
the voltage of the higher line is 33 kV and above. Where such guarding is provided, the
clearance from the guard wires to the lower power line shall be not less than 2m and to the
upper power line not less than 1.5m.

20. Clearance between power line & communication line

20.1 The minimum clearance to be maintained between a power line and a communication line
shall be as prescribed in the "Code of Practice for the Protection of telecommunication lines at
crossings with overhead power lines other than Electrical Traction Circuits" (latest edition) issued
by Central electricity Authority, Telecommunication Directorate, Power and Tele-communication
Coordination Committee (PTCC Unit), Govt. of India.

21. Relaxation by the electrical inspector

21.1 In special cases, the Electrical Inspector of the Railway may permit reduction in the
clearance specified in clause 18, subject to the following minimum clearance being maintained
between the highest traction conductor and the lowest crossing conductor:

Voltage Broad, Metre & Narrow guage (in metre)

Upto & including 33 kV 4.44
Above 33 W and upto and including 66 kV 4.44
Above 66 kV and upto 110 kV 4.75
For 110 kV and 132 kV 5.05
For 220 kV 6.58
For 400 kV 9.71
For 500 kV 11.45
For 800 kV 16.67

21.2 If the crossing is provided with a guarding, a minimum clearance of 2m shall be maintained
between the bottom of the guard wire and the highest traction conductor.

213 The Railway may evolve, wherever feasible, special design(s) for traction overhead
equipment, return conductor, 25kV feeder or other power line on traction masts/structure
keeping in view the need for economy and other requirements, if any.

21.4 In section where the track(s) is/are not likely to be electrified in future, the Electrical
Inspector of the Railway may, in special circumstances, permit crossing of systems upto and
including 11 kV by overhead lines with the minimum height above rail level of the lowest portion
of any conductor including guard wire under conditions of maximum sag being not less than
10.95 metres above highest rail level provided that the owner of the crossing gives an
undertaking in writing in the 'COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE' (as at Annexure A.4.03to the
Regulations) to the effect that whenever the Railway requires the crossing to be converted from
an overhead one to an underground one, the owner will carry out the work at his own cost.

Note: (i) The minimum clearances have been derived with an allowance of 2.0 m for
maintenance. This allowance may also be reduced by the Electrical Inspector of the Railway,
keeping in view the yard remodeling, shifting of structures etc.

22. Insulators

22.1 A double set of strain insulator strings shall be used in crossing span in conjunction with a
yoke plate where necessary as illustrated in sketch No. 1 attached to these Regulations. Each
string of such strain insulators shall have one insulator more than the number used in a normal
span of the overhead line. The factor of safety of each string of insulators under the worst
conditions shall not be less than 2. The arrangements of power line crossing shall generally be
as shown in sketch Nos. 1,2 & 3 attached to the Regulations.

23. Guarding

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23.1 All overhead power line crossings upto and including 33 kV - provided with guarding under
the power line. Guarding need not necessarily be provided for overhead- power line crossings of
voltages above 33 kV if the transmission/distribution line is protected by circuit breakers of
modern design with total trippings times of 0.20 seconds for voltages below 220 kV and 0.10
seconds for voltages of 220 kV and above, from the time of occurrence of the fault to its
clearance. Wherever guarding is adopted for the crossing span, cradle guards shall also be
provided.

23.2 The minimum height above the rail level to the lowest level of any cradle guard or guard
wires under conditions of maximum sag shall not be less than the values specified in clause 18.
In special cases, however, the Electrical Inspector of the Railway may permit lower heights
under the provisions of clause 22 of the Regulations.

23.3 The minimum height between any guard wire and a live crossing conductor under the most
adverse conditions shall not be less than 1.5m.

24. Anti-Climbing Devices and Warning Notices

24.1 Where the voltage exceeds 650V, the supporting structures, (of the overhead line crossing)
on railway land shall be provided with anti-climbing devices. Besides, suitable caution/warning
notices shall be erected on all such structures, in the languages as may be prescribed for the
purpose. The anti-climbing devices and the caution/warning notices shall be approved by the
Railway.

25. Protection from Moving Road Vehicles

25.1 Supporting structures, (of the overhead line crossing) including guys, adjacent to roadways
shall be so located that the danger of their being struck by moving road vehicles is avoided or
reduced to the minimum. Wherever required, guard rails, suitably painted to make them
conspicuous, shall be provided for the purpose.

26. Communications Lines

26.1 The owner of a communication line shall provide adequate safety devices so that no
damage is caused in the event of snapping of conductors of a power line crossing. In addition to
the safety devices, the owner shall also provide necessary surge absorbers in the system to
guard against the effects of surges caused during switching operations or system faults.

26.2 Overhead communication lines may be permitted to be supported on the structures used
for the crossing span of a power line crossing, provided the owner of both lines is the same. The
factors of safety for conductors and insulators the clearances above rail level and the method of
supporting such crossings shall be not less than those specified for power line crossing.

27. Earthing

27.1 (i) Each structure on either side of the crossing span supporting the
transmission/distribution line conductors shall be earthed effectively by two separate and
distinct earths and connections. Atleast one separate earth electrode shall be provided for each
earth connection.

(ii) All guard and stay wires shall be properly clamped to the structures connected to earth so as
to maintain proper electrical continuity to earth.

(iii) Where struts are provided, they shall also be effectively connected to earth separately as
well as to the main structure earths.

(iv) Where the earth resistance of the independent tower/structure is higher than 10 ohms, the
owner shall take necessary steps to improve the earth resistance either by providing multiple
earth electrodes or by suitably treating the soil surrounding the earth electrode or by resorting
to counterpoise earthing. The method of earthing the transmission/distribution line structures
etc. for the crossing span shall be approved by the Railway.

(v) The earths shall be inspected and tested annually on a hot dry day and results thereof
furnished to the Railway for verification and record. If the earth resistance is found to be high,
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i.e. above 10 ohms, steps shall be taken to reduce it and an advice given to the Railway.

(vi) The cross-section of the earth conductor/connections for the earthing system shall be
adequate for the application. They shall not be damaged or overheated or melt while carrying
the short circuit current.

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28. Fire Hazards

28.1 Structures supporting the crossing span shall be so placed, guarded and maintained as to
be least posed to bush, grass, rubbish and building fires as is possible.

III CABLE CROSSINGS

Cable Crossing

As far as possible cable crossings shall make use of any existing culverts, sub-ways etc. where
track(s) already equipped for electric traction on 25 kV Hz single phase ac system, the crossing
shall be provided -itions at least 5 metres away from any traction sub-station or switching
station or mast or structure -ed or proposed to be erected by the Railway for the purpose of
supply and distribution of power to the on overhead equipment. The exact locations of such
traction sub-station or switching station or mast or -ure in any particular area shall be obtained
by the owner from the Railway.

Type of Cables

The owner shall specify and obtain prior approval of the Railway for the type of cable he
intends to for the crossing. It shall preferably be armoured. Where cables are suspended from
supports and not laid - protective pipe, they shall be of the armoured and sheathed type.

1. Cathodic Protection

1 Cathodic protection of the cables shall not be adopted without the specific prior approval of
the - i.way.

Method of Laying

1 Where the cable is laid under railway track(s) it shall be laid through cast iron pipes or spun
concrete - es of suitable diameter and strength. In order to avoid disturbance to the railway
track/formation in case become necessary to lay additional cable(s) in future, it would be
advantageous to provide protective pipes idequate (larger) diameter initially to cater for
additional cables. The specifications for the pipes to be used will be submitted to the Railway for
approval. The pipe shall be laid at not less than one metre below the nation level. It shall be
possible to withdraw the cable(s) for repairs or replacement without disturbing the way track or
formation. Long lengths of pipe shall be laid with a gradient to facilitate drainage of water -ny.
The pipe shall be laid upto the railway boundary at both ends or upto the point as prescribed by
the railway. The laying of the cable in the Railway premises shall be in accordance with the
latest edition of - 255-1967 "Code of Practice for Installation and Maintenance of Power Cables".

Works Carried out under or near Railway Track

Where the cable is to be laid under a railway track(s) the use of cast iron or spun concrete pipe
for -ction of the cable is obligatory and such pipe shall be laid in accordance with the contents of
clause-7.

The armouring and sheathing of the underground cable laid across or near any electrified
railway track be earthed by independent earths at the two sealing ends of the cable. No further
earthing of the -ring and sheathing of the cable shall be done within 500m. of the electrified
track. The scheme and method of earthing shall specifically be approved by the Railway.

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34. Structures on which cable ends are supported and terminated

34. 1 Where the ends of a cable of an underground crossing are terminated on structures for
connection to an overhead line, such structures shall comply with the Regulations in so far as
they are applicable to overhead line crossings in respect of structures.

35. Marking of Crossings

35. 1 Each cable crossing shall be indicated by at least two cast iron cable markers, one at each
end of the crossing, within the railway boundaries. The cable marker shall be fixed at both ends
of the underground crossings. They shall be of a design approved by the Railway. The following
information shall be clearly marked on the markers:

ELECTRICAL CABLE - Volts

NUMBER - Cables
DANGER - In English, Hindi and the vernacular of
the district.
DEPTH OF CABLE - Below track level.
DEPTH OF CABLE - Below ground level between the toe of
bank and railway fencing.

Annexure
A.4.01

DATA, DESIGNS, CALCULATIONS AND DRAWINGS TO BE FURNISHED BY OWNER

The following data, designs, calculations and drawings together with the application for the
proposed power line crossing incorporating the particulars as detailed below - all in duplicate
shall be furnished by the owner to the Divisional Railway Manager (Electrical) for approval by
the Electrical Inspector of the Railway.

I. Overhead line crossings

a) Data and designs

1. Location of the proposed crossing, the names of railway stations on either side of the
crossing, the distance of the crossing from the nearest railway station, the painted numbers of
Telegraph poles and or traction mast or structures between which the crossing is proposed to be
located and the exact location in relation to such poles or masts or structures.

Note: The alignment of the crossing should, as far as possible be at the mid-point of the span
between adjacent traction masts or structures in the case of electrified tracks. (See CI.18.1 of
the Regulations).

2. Particulars of the overhead line, including voltage, frequency, number of phases, size of
conductors etc. and whether the neutral is earthed or not and if earthed, the type of earthing.

3. Wind pressure adopted.

4. Temperature data adopted.

5. Particulars of ice/snow loading, if any, adopted.

6. Factors of safety adopted in the designs, for conductors, structures, guard wires/cross wires if
provided, earth-wire, stay wire, insulator-strings, etc.

7. Design calculations of structures and foundations for the crossing span, communication lines
or guarding, if any.

Note: If the structures and foundations are of standard type used for the
transmission/distribution line concerned, the detailed design calculations shall be furnished.
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8. Calculations leading to the minimum values under worst conditions of the following:

i) Vertical clearance between the lowest crossing conductor, communication lines and/or
guarding and the different railway tracks in the crossing span.

ii) Vertical clearance between the lowest crossing conductor, Communication lines and/or
guarding and railway's conductors of the traction system or other conductors if any.

iii) Horizontal clearance to railway mast/structure /building, if any.

iv) Lateral clearance to the nearest Railway mast/structure/building, if any.

Note: Full particulars of the number, size, material and characteristics of various wires and
conductors shall be furnished. .

9. Particulars of insulators, bridling of the conductors.

10. Details of guarding, size of guard and cross wires and their characteristics. A (detailed
drawing showing the guarding arrangement, if provided, shall be given.

11. Size and characteristics of guy wire, if provided, and the number of supports.

12. Details of earthing indicating the earth electrode, size of earthing connection, method of
connection to the support and the method of artificial soil treatment if proposed. Details of
counterpoise earthing, if contemplated, shall be furnished.

13. Details of protection against moving road vehicles.

14. Particulars of anti-climbing devices, if provided, and warning and caution notices.

15. Detailed scheme of protection for the transmission/distribution line including particulars of
relays, operating times etc. and particulars of circuit breakers, if any.

b) Drawings

1. Layout and site plan of the proposed crossing indicating railways boundaries.

2. Longitudinal elevation of the crossing. The drawing shall indicate full particulars of one span
on either side of the crossing span with various clearances with respect to the Railway track(s).
The drawing shall show the cross-section of the railway formation and tracks.

3. Drawing for warning and caution notices.

Note:

i) All drawings shall be in standard sizes as prescribed in the latest edition of 15:696-1972
"Code of practice for General Engineering Drawings".

ii) All drawings are to be endorsed with a certificate as given below:

"I hereby certify that the details of the equipment provided are designed with the object of
minimising danger in the event of breakage/fault and in accordance with recognised modern
Engineering Practice", and signed by the owner.

II. Underground cables

a) Data and designs:

1. Location of the proposed cable crossing, the names of the railway stations on either side of
the crossing the distance of the crossing from the nearest railway station, the painted numbers
of telegraph poles or traction

masts or structures between which the crossing is proposed to be located and the exact location
in relation to such poles or masts or structures.
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2. Supply system particulars, particulars of cables, their number, size and number of cores,
voltage, type of insulation, armouring etc.

3. Full particulars of the protective pipe for the crossing.

4. Method of earthing of the cable armouring and sheathing, if any.

5. Method of making the cable crossing for identification.

6. Design calculation for masts/structures for supporting and terminating cable (s), and
drawings to show that the masts/structures would not foul the railway track(s) in the event of
their failure in so far as movement or railway vehicles is concerned.

b) Drawings

1. Layout and site plan including route, location of structures, if any, for supporting and
terminating the cable and railways boundaries.

Note: Earths in the vicinity (upto 100m all round) of the crossing shall be distinctly indicated.

2. Drawings Showing cable/crossing marker.

Note: i) All drawings shall be in standard size as prescribed in the latest edition of 1S:696-1972
"Code of practice for General Engineering Drawings".

ii) All drawings are to be endorsed with a certificate as given below:

"I hereby certify that the details of the equipment provided are designed with the object of
minimising danger in the event of breakage/fault and in accordance with recognised modern
Engineering Practice".

III. Overhead line crossings and underground cables

Along with a reproducible print, eight copies of the drawings showing the completed power line
crossing shall be furnished to the Railway along with the "Certificate of Compliance (as at
Annexure A.4.03 to the Regulations).

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HIGH TENSION CROSSING WITH TERMINAL STRAIN INSULATORS

FIG. A 4.01

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HIGH TENSION CROSSING WITH SUSPENSION INSULATORS

FIG. A 4.02

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OVERHEAD LINE CROSSING WITH PIN INSULATOR

FIG. A 4.03

Annexure
A.4.02

AGREEMENT FOR ERECTING AND MAINTAINING AN

OVERHEAD POWER LINE CROSSING OVER AND ACROSS RAILWAY TRACKS.

AN AGREEMENT made this-------------------day of----------------one thousand nine hundred

and-------------------— BETWEEN THE PRESIDENT OF INDIA acting through the Chief Electrical
Engineer/Divisional Railway Manager/Divisional Railway Manager (Electrical) of the---------------
----Railway administration (hereafter called "the Railway") of the one part and--------------------
-----(hereinafter referred to as "the owner" of the other part.
WHEREAS the owner wishes to erect an electric overhead line and carry out the works
connected therewith for transmission of distribution of electrical energy over and across the
railway tracks and/or land at kilometrage-------------in the section-------------at----------railway
station, of the Railway, the said overhead line where it crosses the railway tracks and/or land
works connected therewith hereinafter referred to as the "crossing". Now IT IS HEREBY AGREED
AS follows:

1. General: The Railway will permit the owner as from the-----------day of-----------19, to lay
the crossings as
per Drg. No.-------------------approved by the Railway hereunto attached as Annexures, and in

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compliance with Regulations for Power line crossing of Railway tracks hereunto attached as
Annexures hereinafter referred to as the Regulations, for the purposes hereinbefore mentioned
subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter contained.

2. Permission to erect and maintain the crossing:- The Railway will, subject to the provisions of
clause 3 hereinafter contained, permit the owner to erect and maintain in accordance with the
Regulations the crossing over and across the Railway tracks and/or land at the place(s) shown
on the said drawing and to execute all repairs in connection therewith when necessary from time
to time and all such works shall be executed at the cost of the owner at such times as may be
permitted and to the satisfaction of the Railway in all respects.

Provided that if shifting of or modifications to or dismantling of the crossing is required for the
proper functioning of the Railway and is to be carried out by the owner as desired by the
Railway, the costs of such works shall be borne by the Railway except in those cases where the
need for such works on account of Railway's anticipated development/requirements was
foreseen in time and the owner had agreed in writing prior to the construction of the crossing to
meet the costs of such works.

3. Railway to carry out protection works:- In the event of it being necessary in the opinion of the
Railway to support or protect the railway tracks and/or land or works during the-erection of the
crossing or the execution of any repairs thereto or any removal thereof the work of supporting
of or protecting the railway tracks or land and resorting the tracks and/or land to its original
condition or such part of the said work as the Railway shall deem fit will be carried out by the
Railway at the cost of the owner in all respects. The amount of such costs will be determined by
the Railway in its absolute discretion and will be paid by the owner to the Rly. on demand. The
owner will, if so required, deposit with the Railway prior to the carrying out of the said work
such sum of money as may be estimated by the Railway to be the cost of the work required to
be done and the amount of the said deposit will be set off against the said cost to be determined
as aforesaid and the balance paid as aforesaid.

4. Cost of Supervision of works

All works in connection with the matters referred to in clauses 2,3 and 6 will be subject to such
supervision by the Railway as may be considered necessary by the Railway and the owner will
pay to the Railway on demand all costs of such supervision including the cost for the staff
required to look after the safety of the railway tracks and/or land while all or any of such works
are/work is in progress The costs of such supervision and other costs as aforesaid shall be
determined by the Railway in its absolute discretion.

5. Access

Neither the owner nor his employees will at any time enter upon the railway land for any
purpose whatsoever in connection with the crossing as aforesaid without the consent in writing
of the Railway.

6. Modification, shifting or removal of crossing

If for convenience of operation, unsatisfactory maintenance or for any reason whatsoever the
Railway desires special maintenance, repairs, modification, shifting or removal of the crossing
the owner will, subject to the provisions of clause 3 hereof carry out such works or such portion
thereof from the date of notice issued by the Railway and to the satisfaction of the Railway
within a reasonable period determined by the Railway in its absolute discretion as the Railway
shall not under provision of clause 3 hereof proposed to carry out the work. If the owner so
desires he may re-erect the same at this own expense but to the satisfaction of the Railway in
all respects on such other land or track of the Railway as it may in its absolute discretion
consider suitable and available for the purpose. In the event of the crossing being so re-erected
the land on which the same is re-erected will be used and occupied upon the terms of the
Agreement mutatis mutandis, as if the same has originally been subject to this Agreement.

7. Termination of Agreement by the Railway

The Railway may be any time (and from time to time) be' at liberty in its absolute discretion to
suspend temporarily and/or terminate this Agreement and all or any of the privileges hereby
granted upon the expiration of three months' notice in writing of its intention to do so being left
at or sent to the registered office of the owner/and not withstanding that the owner may have
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executed any work of a permanent or temporary character and incurred expenses in the
execution thereof. The owner shall not be entitled to any damages or compensation by the
reason of such termination or suspension.

8. Same as otherwise provided in this contract, all notices to be given on behalf of the President
of India and all other actions to be taken on his behalf may be given or taken on his behalf by
the Chief Electrical Engineer/Divisional Railway Manager/Divisional Railway Manager (Electrical)
of the Railway.

9. Termination of Agreement by the owner:

The owner may on giving to the Railway one month's notice in writing terminate this Agreement
and such notice shall be sufficiently served if sent by registered post to the Chief Electrical
Engineer/Divisional Railway Manager/ Divisional Railway Manager (Electrical) of the Railway or
left at his office.

10. Termination of Agreement for default:

In the event of the Railway giving notice under Clause 7 hereof for special maintenance, repairs,
modification, shifting or removal of the crossing and the owner failing within the time stipulated
to carry out the said works except such position thereof as the Railway may propose to carry out
under the provisions of clause 3 hereof or in the event of the owner committing any other
breach of this Agreement or any part thereof, the Railway shall be entitled in its absolute
discretion (notwithstanding the provisions of clause 8 hereof) to terminate this Agreement and
all and any of the privileges hereby granted upon the expiration of six months' notice in writing
of its intentions to do so being given in the manner provided in clause 7.

11. Removal of crossing:

Prior to the termination of this Agreement and subject to the provisions of clause 3 hereof the
owner will at his own cost remove the crossing from the property of the Railway and restore the
land to its original condition to the satisfaction of the Railway in all respects. In the event of the
owner failing to remove the said crossing and restore the land to its original condition in the
manner hereinbefore provided the Railway will be entitled at its option immediately after the
termination of this Agreement to carry out the work of removal of the crossing and restoration
of the land without being responsible for any loss or damage whatsoever to the said crossing or
any part thereof. In such an event the owner will pay to the Railway on demand all costs
incurred by the Railway in connection with such work including supervision charges, the amount
which will be determined by the Railway in its absolute discretion. The said crossing and the
materials used in connection therewith and belonging to the owner will be and remain the
property of the owner but the Railway will be entitled to retain the same but without any liability
therefore until the amount of such costs as aforesaid have been paid by the owner to the
Railway.

12. Indemnity

The said crossing will be used at the sole risk and responsibility of the owner. If at any time
owing directly or indirectly to such use or to the existence of the said crossing or to the carrying
out of the work of erection and/or repair and/or removal of the said crossing and restoring the
land to its original condition or to the exercise by the owner of any privileges hereby granted or
to nay other cause arising out of the operation of the Agreement any damage will be caused to
the Railway or to the permanent way and works, Rolling Stock or any other property of the
Railway or if in consequence of any of the matters aforesaid or of any default in fulfilling any of
the conditions of this Agreement or of any negligence on the part of the owner or any person
connected with him, any claim or damage or loss be substantiated by any person or persons
against the Railway the Owner will upon demand pay forthwith and make good the same and
shall also make good to the Railway all costs and expenses which it may incur in regard to any
such claim or damage or loss as aforesaid. In the event of three being any dispute as to what
specific loss and/or damage has been caused by reason of any of the matters aforesaid such
dispute will be referred to the" Chief Electrical Engineer of the Railway, whose decision thereon
shall be final and binding.

13. Railway Accidents

The Railway shall not be responsible for any damage to the crossing and other property of the
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owner due to any accident in the working of the Railway doe to any cause whatsoever.

14. Sub-letting

The owner will not sub-let, transfer or assign this Agreement or any of the privileges hereby
granted without the previous consent in writing of the Railway.

15. Limitation of rights

Nothing herein contained will be construed as conferring upon the owner or his permitted
assignee any rights over the property of the Railway.

16. Cost of Agreement

All costs and expenses incidental to the preparation and completion of these presents including
Stamp duty will be borne and paid by the owner.

In witness whereof the parties have hereunto set and subscribed their respective hands and
seals the day, month and years respectively mentioned against their respective signatures.

(Seal of the Owner)

(Signature)

Signed at-------------------------------by Shri--------------------------------

for and on behalf of the Owner in the presence of:

1. Name

Address

1. Name

Address. (Signature of
Witness)

(Signature)

Signed at-----------------------------by Shri---------------------------------------—---------------

for and on behalf of the Owner in the1 presence of:

1. Name

Address. (Signature of
Witness)

1. Name

Address. (Signature of
Witness)

Notes. 1. In the case of Railway Companies or Port Commissioners Railways, the term Chief
Electrical Engineer wherever occurring In this Agreement may be replaced by the designation of
the Officer on whom the duties of the Chief Electrical Engineer devolve.

2. The agreement should be signed on behalf of the President of India by an officer duly
authorised under Article 299 (1) of the Constitution of India.

Annexure
A.4.03

AGREEMENT FOR ERECTING AND MAINTAINING AN UNDERGROUND POWER LINE

CROSSING ACROSS AND UNDER RAILWAY TRACKS.

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AN AGREEMENT made this day of one thousand nine hundred and

BETWEEN

THE PRESIDENT OF INDIA, acting through the Chief Electrical Engineer/the Divisional Railway
Manager/ Divisional Railway Manager (Electrical) of the Railway Administration (hereinafter
called " the Railway") of the one part and (hereinafter referred to as "the owner" of the other
part. WHEREAS the owner wishes to lay an underground cable and carry out works connected
herewith for transmission or distribution of electrical energy across and under the railway tracks
and/or land at kilometrage-----------------—in the section----------------at-----------Railway
station, of the Railway the said cable and works connected therewith hereinafter referred to as
the "crossing". NOW IT IS HEREBY AGREED as follows:

1. General: The Railway will permit the owner as from the-----------day of--------------19 ,to lay
the crossings as per Drg. No--------------approved by the Railway, hereunto attached as
Annexures and in compliance with Regulations, for power line crossings of Railway Tracks,
hereunto attached as Annexure hereinafter referred to as the Regulations, for the purposes
hereinbefore mentioned, subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter contained.

2. Permission to lay and maintain the crossing: The Railway, will, subject to the provisions of
clause 3 hereinafter contained permit the owner to lay, keep and maintain in accordance with
the Regulations the crossing under the Railway tracks and/or land at the place(s) shown on the
said drawing and to execute all repairs in connection therewith when necessary from time to
time and all such works shall be executed at the cost of the owner at such time as may be
permitted and to the satisfaction of the Railway in all respects.

Provided that if shifting of or modifications to or dismantling of the crossing is required for the
proper functioning of the Railway and is to be carried out by the owner as desired by the
Railway, the costs of such works shall be borne by the Railway except in these cases where the
need for such works on account of Railway's anticipated development/requirements was
foreseen in time and the owner had agreed in writing prior to the construction of the crossing to
meet the costs of such works.

3. Railway to carry out protection works; In the event of it being necessary in the opinion of the
Railway to support or protect the railway tracks and/or land or works during the laying of the
crossing or the execution of any removal thereof the work of supporting or protecting the
railway tracks or land and /or laying or removing the encasing protective pipe to carry the
crossing cable and restoring the tracks and/or land to its original condition or such part of the
said work as the Railway shall deem fit will be carried out by the Railway at the cost of the
owner in all respects. The amount of such costs will be determined by the Railway in its absolute
discretion and will be paid by the owner to the Railway on demand. The owner will, if so
required, deposit with the Railway prior to the carrying out of the said work such sum of money
as may be estimated by the Railway to be the cost of the work required to be done and the
amount of the said deposit will be set off against the said cost to be determined as aforesaid
and the balance paid as aforesaid

4. Method of laying: The cable shall be laid as indicated in the said drawing and shall be carried
through an encasing pipe in such manner that the cable can be laid, withdrawn and/or
maintained without interfering with or endangering the railway tracks and/or land. The costs of
providing and laying such encasing pipe for the crossing shall be borne by the owner as
aforesaid.

5. Cost of supervision of works: All works in connection with the matters referred to in clauses,
2,3,4,7 & 11 will be subject to such supervision by the Railway as may be considered necessary
by the Railway and the owner will pay to the Railway on demand all costs of such supervision
including the cost for the staff, required to look after the safety of the railway tracks and/or land
while all or any of such works are/ work is in progress The costs of such supervision and other
costs as aforesaid shall be determined by the Railway in its absolute discretion.

6. Access-. Neither the owner nor his employees will at any time enter upon the railway land for
any purpose whatsoever in connection with the crossing as aforesaid without the consent in
writing of the Railway.

7. Modification, shifting or removal of crossing: If for convenience of operation, unsatisfactory

maintenance or for any reason whatsoever the Railway desires special maintenance, repairs,
modification, shifting or removal of the crossing the owner will, subject to the provisions of
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clause 3 hereof carry out such works or such portion thereof from the date of notice issued by
the Railway and to the satisfaction of the Railway within a reasonable period determined by the
Railway in its absolute discretion as the Railway shall not under provision of clause 3 hereof
proposed to carry out the work. If the owner so desires he may relay the same at his own
expense but to the satisfaction of the Railway in all respects on such other land or track of the
railway as it may in its absolute discretion consider suitable and available for the purpose. In the
event of the crossing being so re-erected the land on which the same is re-erected will be used
and occupied upon the terms of the Agreement mutatis mutandis, as if the same has originally
been subject to this Agreement.

8. Termination of Agreement: The Railway may at any time (and from time to time) be at liberty
in its absolute discretion to suspend temporarily and/or terminate this agreement and all or any
of the privileges hereby granted upon the expiration of three month's notice in writing of its
intention to do so being left at or sent to the registered office of the owner and notwithstanding
that the owner may have executed any work of a permanent or temporary character and
incurred expenses in the execution thereof. The owner shall not be entitled to any damages or
compensation by the reason of such termination or suspension.

9. Same as otherwise provided in this contract, all notices to be given on behalf of the President
of India and all other action to be taken on his behalf may be given or taken on his behalf by the
Chief Electrical Engineer/Divisional Railway Manager/Divisional Railway Manager (Electrical) of
the Railway of left at his office.

10. Termination of Agreement by the Owner The owner may on giving to the Railway one
month's notice in writing terminate this Agreement and such notice shall be sufficiently served if
sent by the registered post to the Chief Electrical Engineer/Divisional Railway Manager/Divisional
Railway Manager (Electrical) of the Railway or left at his office.

11. Termination of Agreement for default: In the event of the Railway giving notice under clause
7 hereof for special maintenance, repairs, modification, shifting or removal of the crossing and
the owner failing within the time stipulated to carry out the said works except such portion
thereof as the Railway may propose to carry out under the provisions of clause 3 hereof or in
the event of the owner committing any other breach of this Agreement or any part thereof, the
Railway shall be entitled in its absolute discretion (notwithstanding the provisions of clause 8
hereof) to terminate this Agreement and all and any of the privileges hereby granted upon the
expiration of six month's notice in writing of its Intentions so to do being given in the manner
provided by clause 7.

12. Removal of crossing: Prior to the termination of this Agreement and subject to the
provisions of clause 3 hereof the owner shall at his own cost remove the crossing from the
property of the Railway and shall restore the land to its original condition to the satisfaction of
the Railway in all respects. In the event of the owner failing to remove the said crossing and
restore the land to its original condition in manner hereinbefore provided the Railway will be
entitled at its option immediately after the termination of this Agreement to carry out such work
of removal of the crossing and restoration of the land without being responsible for any loss or
damage whatsoever to the said crossing or any part thereof. In such an event the owner will pay
to the Railway on demand all costs incurred by the Railway in connection with such work
determined by the Railway in its absolute discretion. The said crossing and the materials used in
connection therewith and belonging to the owner will be and remain the property of the owner
but the Railway will be entitled to retain the same but without any liability therefor until the
amount of such costs as aforesaid have been paid by the owner to the Railway.

13. Indemnify. The said crossing will be used at the sole risk and responsibility of the owner. If
at any time owing directly or indirectly to such use or to the existence of the said crossing or to
the carrying out of the work of erection and/or repair and/or removal of the said crossing and
restoring the land to its original condition or to the exercise by the owner of any privileges
hereby granted or to any other cause arising out of the operation of this Agreement any damage
will be caused to the Railway or to the permanent way and works, Rolling stock or any other
property of the Railway or if in consequence of any of the matters aforesaid or of any default in
fulfilling any of the conditions of this Agreement or of any negligence on the part of the owner or
any person connected with him, any claim or damage or loss be substantiated by any person or
persons against the Railway, the owner will upon demand pay forthwith and make good the
same and shall also make good to the Railway all costs and expenses which it may incur in
regard to any such claim or damage or loss as aforesaid. In the event of there being any dispute
as to what specific loss and/or damage has been caused by reason of any of the matters
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aforesaid such dispute will be preferred to the Chief Electrical Engineer of the Railway, whose
decision thereon shall be final and binding.

14. Railway Accidents: The Railway shall not be responsible for any damage to the crossing and
other property of the owner due to an accident in the working of the Railway due to any cause
whatsoever.

15. Sub-letting: The owner will not sub-let, transfer or assign this Agreement or any of the
privileges hereby granted without the previous consent in writing of the Railway.

16. Limitation of rights: Nothing herein contained will be construed as conferring upon the
owner or his permitted assignee any rights over the property of the Railway.

17. Costs of Agreement: All the costs and expenses incidental to the preparation and completion
of these presents including stamp duty will be borne and paid by the owner.

In witness whereof the parties have hereunto set and subscribed their respective hand and seals
the day, month and year respectively mentioned against their respective signatures.

(Seal of the Owner)

(Signature)

Signed at----------------by Shri--------------------------for and on behalf of the owner in the

presence of:

1. Name
Address
(Signature of witness)

2. Name
Address
(Signature of witness)

Signed at-------------------by Shn-----------------------------for and on behalf of the President of

India, in the presence of:

1. Name

Address
(Signature of witness)

2. Name

Address
(Signature of witness)

Note: 1. In the case of Railway Companies or Port Commissioner's Railway, the term Chief
electrical Engineer wherever occurring in this Agreement may replaced by designation of the
officer on whom the duties of the Chief Electrical Engineer devolve.

2. The agreement should be signed by and on behalf of the President of India by an officer duly
authorised under Article 299(1) of the Constitution of India.

Annexure A.4.04

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE

It is hereby certified that the electrical overhead line/underground cable crossing No

................at km______________on the section ______________________of the Division of
the_______________________at
Railway has been constructed in compliance with Indian Electricity Act, 1910 and Indian
Railways Act, 1890, and the rules made thereunder and as amended from time to time and the
Regulations for power line crossings of Railway Tracks, 1987. The crossing has also been
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constructed in accordance with the drawings approved by the

_______________________Railway and the Electrical Inspector of the
___________________Railway, the reference of which are given below:

2.* It is also hereby certified that the overhead line crossing specially released as per clause
22.4 of the 'Regulations for Power Line Crossing of Railway Tracks, 1987' would be modified by
the owner, on an approved design whenever Railway will require to modify such crossings due to
introduction of electric traction on the section of the Railway.

Alongwith a reproducible print eight copies of the drawings showing the completed power line
crossing is/ are enclosed.

(Seal of the owner)

Signature

(Name
of the owner)

Date

Place

* Strike off, if not applicable.

$ The location of the overhead line crossing or underground cable will be identified by indicating
the kilometerage with the painted number of the traction masts/structures and/or telegraph
posts, as available, between which the overhead line or underground cable crossing is located.

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