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).
Maintenance flags - 9
MRH-Dec 2014
