Short Note on Duties of Gateman

 Duties of Gateman :- Gateman is an important person and he should ensure safety at level crossing by performing following duties. 

i. Alertness: He should be alert and be prepared to take immediate action in case of an emergency. The keys of gate should be on his person. 

 ii. Position during passages of train: The gateman should stand facing the track on the gate Lodge side of the approaching train. 

iii. The Gateman should ensure that gate lamps and lamps of all location are lighted and Kept burning continuously from sun set to sun rise. 

iv. No Gateman should leave his gate unless another gateman has taken charge of it. If it is Necessary to leave his gate in case of an emergency, he should close and lock the gates against pubic road before leaving the gate. 

v. The Gateman should ensure that the channels for the flanges of the wheels are kept clear. 

vi. The gateman should keep the road surface well watered and rammed. 

vii. The gateman should report all unusual occurrences including the damage of gate to nearest station master and the P.W.I. 

viii. Parting of train: If a gateman notices that the train has parted, he shall not show a stop hand signal to the driver but shall endeavor to attract the attention of driver and guard by Shouting, gesticulating or by other means. 

 ix. Protection of level crossing in case of an emergency: He should protect the track as Per protection diagram.