Extracts from the Canadian Rail
Operating Rules CROR
840.1 PROTECTION OF TRACK WORK ON NON-MAIN TRACK –
RULE 40.1
Note:
Before starting any track work on a siding, the RTC must be
advised. Before starting any track work on a yard track, the
employee (if any) responsible for the yard tracks, must be advised.
Before any track work is
started, the foreman will
provide protection as
follows:
(i) each switch must be
locked with a special lock
in the position which will
prevent a movement from
operating on the portion of
track where work is to be
performed; or
(ii) place a red flag by day, and in addition, a red light by night,
or when day signals cannot be plainly seen, between the rails
in each direction from the working point. When practicable
such signals must be placed at least 100 yards from the work-
ing point and where there will be a clear view of them from an
approaching movement of 300 yards if possible. Where there
is equipment on the track which prevents a clear view from an
approaching movement of 300 yards the red signals must be
placed to include such equipment.
Protection may be provided by using a combination of the
requirements of items (i) and (ii).
(iii) Before starting any track work at any location where the
work will be protected by the use of the prescribed red signals,
foreman must ensure the signals will be visible to all move-
ments operating or switching within the limits.
840.1 PROTECTION OF TRACK WORK ON NON-MAIN TRACK –
RULE 40.1
Unless otherwise specified
in special instructions,
(a) Before any track work is
started, the RTC and/or the
employee responsible for
the track must be advised,
and in addition:
(i) The working limits must
be protected by a red flag by day, and in addition, a red light by
night, which must be placed between the rails, at least 100 yards
where practicable, in each direction from the working point.
The limits must be protected by lining and locking one or more
main track switches to prevent access to the working limits. Such
switches must be locked with special locks;
(ii) When not practicable to line and lock switches to prevent access
to the working limits, TOP or Rule 842 protection must be obtained
to restrict movements from entering the cautionary limits;
(iii) Switches within the working limits that provide access must be
lined for normal position and locked with a special lock.
(b) After track work is completed, main track switches lined to pro-
tect the track work must be restored to normal position. The RTC
and/or the employee responsible for the track must be so advised.
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