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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, SEPTEMBER 2, 1910.

CHAPTER XVI.

RAILWAY SERVANTS EMPLOYED ON THE

PERMANENT-WAY OR WORKS.

permanent way and works.

198. Each Inspector of Permanent-way shall be responsible Condition of for the condition of the permanent-way and works in his district.

199.-Each Inspector of Permanent-way must-

(a) seo that his length of line is efficiently maintained,

and

(b) promptly report to the Engineer in charge all acci- dents to or defects in the way or works which he

may consider likely to interfere with the safe running of trains.

Maintenance of line.

material.

200. Each Inspector of Permanent-way must see to the Keeping of security of all rails, sleepers and other permanent-way material in a his district, and that such of the said articles as are not actually in use are kept clear of the line and properly stacked.

way

permanent way

201 -(1) Every portion of the permanent-way must be Inspection of inspected daily on foot by some railway servant appointed in this and works. behalf by special instructions.

(2) All bridges and works in charge of the Engineering Department, including signals, signal wires, points and crossings, must regularly be inspected in accordance with special instructions.

202.--Each Inspector and Sub-Inspector of Permanen way supply of shall be supplied with and be responsible for obtaining-

documents to Inspector and Sub-Inspector

(a) a copy of the Working Time-table for the time being of Permanent- in force, with all corrigenda and with the appendix way. thereto (if any), and

(b) a copy of the schedule of Standard Dimensions for the

time being in force.

Ganger in each

203.--- Each Inspector of Permanent-way must see that in every gang employed in his length of line there is a conipetent same, Ganger.

204.-Each Inspector of Permanent-way must see--

Knowledge of Signals and

Sane.

(a) that every ganger employed under him has a correct equipment of

knowledge of hand signals and detonating signals: and

(b) that every gang employed in his length of line is sup- plied with a permanent-way gauge, two sets of flag signals, two hand signal lamps, and twelve detonators, in addition to such other tools or imple- ments as may be prescribed by special instructions. (c) The headman of each gang must walk over the length under his charge each day before a.m. The Keyman must also walk over in both directions, examining spikes and fish bolts and tightening those which may be loose before the first train passes.

Gauges, signals,

205. -Each Inspector of Permanent-way must at least once }pspection of in every month inspect the permanent-way gauges, flags, signal tools an lamps, detonators, tools and implements supplied to the gangs, and implements. ascertain whether the said gauges are correct, whether the said flags, signal lamps, detonators, tools and implements are in good order, and whether any of the said articles have been lost.

(2) He shall also see that any defective or missing articles are replaced.

206.-Each Gauger must see---

of Gunger as to

(a) that the signals supplied to him under Clause (b) are Responsibility

kept constantly in proper order and ready for use. signals and (b) *hat the men in his gang each have a correct know. safety of line.

ledge of hand signals and detonating signals; and (c) that his length of line is kept safe for the passage of

t.ains.

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