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Functions of CCRS
CCRS acts as principal Technical advisor to Central Government in all matters relating to Railway Safety.
Dispute resolution between Ministry of Railways & Commission of Railway Safety.
Introduction of new Rolling stock and increase in the speed of existing Rolling stock.
Administrative functions- promotion/posting, filling up vacancies, annual reports, publications
Examination of Railway Board’s proposals for amendments of General Rules, Rules for Opening of a Railway, Schedule of Dimensions etc. whenever so referred.
Condonation of infringement to IRSOD is case of rolling stock.
Functions of a CRS/CMRS
- Authorization for opening of new Railway/Metro lines.
- Investigation into Serious Railway Accidents.
- Sanction for execution of Minor Works related with modifications.
- Condonation of Infringements to Schedule of Dimensions, Sanction for movement of Over Dimensional Consignment (ODC) on Indian Railways.
- Periodical Inspection of running lines and other Railway/ Metro assets.