NOTICE
Wherever the term RTC appears herein, it also applies to signalman.
A clearance may be issued in lieu of TOP and the provisions of Rules 80(b), 82, 85, 302, 308.1, 311, 803(c) and 849 apply.
Unless otherwise authorized, track units must always be operated at track unit speed.
A movement will be governed by interlocking rules within interlocking limits. Interlocking signal indications govern the use of the routes within interlocking limits. Instructions may be issued by a signalman when necessary.
(a) Except in case of emergency, radio or hand signals must not be used when the proper indication can be displayed by the interlocking signals.
CTC is applicable in limits specified in the time table or special instructions and will be supervised by the RTC . Block signals will govern the operation of trains or transfers. The RTC will issue instructions as required.
Block signals govern the use of the blocks. They do not dispense with the use or observance of other signals whenever and wherever required and do not authorize main track occupancy.
When signals in ABS are withdrawn from service, movements will be governed by instructions from the RTC or special instructions.
Wherever practicable, fixed signals other than switches will be located above, or to the right of, the track they govern. Where circumstances require that signals be otherwise placed, such conditions will be indicated by GBO or special instructions.
Where specified by special instructions, the use of non-signalled sidings within CTC will be governed by the Siding Control Territory rules.
Movements, protection of track work and operation of track units will, unless otherwise provided, be supervised by the RTC who will issue instructions as may be required.
On portions of the railway so specified by special instructions, the use of the main track will be governed by the Special Control System.
Movements and track work protection will, unless otherwise provided, be supervised by the RTC who will issue instructions as may be required.
(a) On subdivisions, portions of subdivisions or other tracks specified in special instructions, movements will be governed by Occupancy Control System (OCS) Rules.
(b) The RTC will supervise OCS territory by means of clearances, TOP , GBO and other instructions as may be required.
The following examples of GBO will be used where applicable. Times, mileages and speeds shown in MPH will be in numbers only.
(1) Main track out of service between siding switches at Whitney. Switches lined and secured for siding. Movements will operate through siding in accordance with Rule 105.
The body of each GBO must be given in the same words and figures to each employee and movement addressed.
The RTC must ensure that movements affected by a GBO are issued a copy of the GBO , or are otherwise secured.
