Stop Indications (CTC Territory) At a signal displaying a Stop indication , if no conflicting movement is evident, the train will be governed as follows:*A crew member must immediately contact the CO, unless the train is within T&T limits or Entering the track and time limits from any point other than either end of the track and time limits.*** When train receives these instructions “After stopping (train) at (location) has authority to pass signal displaying Stop indication”,. The train...
If a train overruns any block signal that requires it to stop, the crew must : 1.Warn other trains at once by radio 2. Stop train immediately 3. Report it to TD.
Changing Established Routes – Do not establish or authorize a conflicting route until communicating with the approaching train’s crew and ensuring that the train has stopped clear of the conflicting route. The control operator must avoid operating a device controlling a switch, derail, movable point frog, or lock when any portion...
:**Have received a proceed signal at the next control point**have occupied the next control point**have reached the end of CTC or Manual interlocking limits.
Relaying Authority to Pass a Stop Signal – When direct radio communication is possible, do not allow another employee to relay the authority to pass a signal displaying a Stop indication. When another employee must relay this information, the employee must be qualified on the GCOR.
Switch Correspondence – A flashing switch indicates the
...Track Release Time – *Location being reported past or TW limits that were released*Time TW was partially released*Question “Is that correct, over?”
Overlap Circuits – When report is received or TD becomes aware a train has passed an overlap circuit without permission: *Advise the train involved to stop and remain stopped until further instructions are received from CD*immediately notify the CD.
Contingent Authorities - Do not issue TW authority contingent upon a condition. Issue only after
...Restrictive Track Warrant – Do not issue track warrant electronically if it restricts authority or movement and the train or MW foreman has previously received authority to leave the station. Verbally issue the restricting track warrant to a crew member or MW foreman. Do not issue second paragraph GCOR/MWOR 14.13.
Suspend Block System Signals –Division General Manager authorizes a block system or section of a block system removed from service.
Whistle Warning Request– “Whistle freely...
Restricted Speed – A speed that allows stopping within ½ the range of vision short of: Train, Engine, Railroad Car, Men or Equipment fouling the track, stop signal, or derail or switch lined improperly. The crew must keep a lookout for broken rail and not exceed 20 mph. Rules may be issued, canceled, or modified by track bulletin, general order, or special instructions. Time- Not vary by correct time by more than 30 seconds. Employees must not use radio to give info to a train or engine crew