ZAMBIA RAILWAYS LIMITED

Member of the of Group of Companies

OPERATING RULES

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Livingstone

This document is confidential and the copyright is owned by Zambia Railways Limited. It
must not be loaned, copied or otherwise be reproduced in whole or in part for any
purpose without the prior written permission of the Chief Executive Officer of Zambia
Railways Limited.

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 SAFETY FIRST

Zambia Railways Limited (ZRL) is a company with a major means of heavy haul
transportation as such it is very important to the economic development of
Zambia. In view of this, all ZRL employees must acquaint themselves with these
Operating Rules and Regulations and strictly obey them in order to ensure safety
at all times.
The Safety of passengers, the public, employees and the goods carried using the
railway must always be first priority, and all employees must assist in efforts of
achieving sufficient levels of safety in railway operations.

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 Table of Contents
SAFETY FIRST................................................................................................................... i
OPERATING RULES ..................................................................................................... viii
SAFETY POLICY STATEMENT .................................................................................... ix
TRACK WARRANT TRAIN OPERATING SYSTEM .................................................. x
Certificate of Amendment................................................................................................... x
Preface................................................................................................................................. 1
Purpose:............................................................................................................................... 2
Scope ................................................................................................................................... 2
Definitions : ........................................................................................................................ 2
Requirements ...................................................................................................................... 3
Review ................................................................................................................................ 3
GENERAL NOTICE .......................................................................................................... 4
GENERAL RULES ............................................................................................................ 5
DEFINITIONS .................................................................................................................... 8
OPERATING RULES ...................................................................................................... 13
GENERAL ........................................................................................................................ 13
EMPLOYEES REQUIRED TO CARRY WATCHES .................................................... 14
13. HEAD LIGHTS ON SHUNT ENGINES ................................................................... 26
22. ADVICE TO TRAIN CONTROLLER/YARD MASTER WHEN TRAIN
DELAYED IN SECTION................................................................................................. 30
23. STARTING OF TRAINS ........................................................................................... 30
24. BULLETINS ............................................................................................................... 31
25. FORM T.S.R. (TEMPORARY SPEED RESTRICTION) ......................................... 31
26. TRAIN NOTICE OF EXTRA TRAINS AND ADVICE OF CANCELLED ............ 32
27. TRAIN CONTROLLERS TO KEEP EACH OTHER AND YARD MASTERS
INFORMED OF TRAIN MOVEMENTS ........................................................................ 32
28. APPLICATION OF ABSOLUTE WORKING ..................................................... 32
29. MANUAL PROTECTION OF DISABLED TRAIN ................................................. 33
30. REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE................................................................................. 34
31. ARRANGING ASSISTANCE AND PROCEDURE TO BE FOLLOWED BY THE
ASSISTING TRAIN ......................................................................................................... 35
32. CANCELLING REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE ...................................................... 35
33. OTHER TRAINS ENTERING SECTION OCCUPIED BY AN ASSISTING TRAIN
........................................................................................................................................... 36

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34. AUTHORITY FOR TWO WORK TRAINS IN THE SAME SECTION ........... 36
35. PROTECTION AGAINST RETURNING MOVEMENT .................................. 37
PROTECTION OF ADJACENT LINES.......................................................................... 37
PROTECTION OF LINE IN EMERGENCY .................................................................. 37
38. ADVICE OF FOULED OR DAMAGED TRACK ............................................... 37
39. EXAMINATION OF TRAINS IN MOTION BY TRAIN CREWS ..................... 38
40. INSPECTION OF TRAINS ENROUTE ............................................................... 38
42. LEVEL CROSSINGS ............................................................................................ 39
43. HAND OPERATED POINTS ............................................................................... 40
44. POINTS DISC ............................................................................................................ 41
45. SPRING POINTS ....................................................................................................... 41
46. CATCH POINTS ........................................................................................................ 42
47. DUAL CONTROL POINTS...................................................................................... 42
ELECTRIC POINTS ........................................................................................................ 43
49. DERAILS ............................................................................................................... 44
50. SCOTCH BLOCKS ............................................................................................... 44
51. DEFECTIVE OR DAMAGED POINTS, POINTS LOCKS, POINTS DISCS,
DERAILS AND SCOTCH BLOCKS .............................................................................. 44
52. EMPLOYEE IN CHARGE OF A TRAIN ............................................................ 45
53.TRAIN DRIVERS AND ASSISTANTS TO BE ACQUAINTED WITH THE LINE 45
54. TRAIN ASSISTANT TO RIDE ON BRAKE VAN WHEN PROVIDED ........... 45
55. CO-ORDINATION BETWEEN DRIVERS WHEN MORE THAN ONE ENGINE
WORKING A TRAIN ...................................................................................................... 45
56. DRIVERS MUST NOT LEAVE ENGINES UNATTENDED ............................. 46
57. THE SIMULTANEOUS ENTRY PROHIBITED................................................. 46
58. RECEPTION AND PROTECTION OF PASSENGER CARRYING TRAINS AT
STATIONS ....................................................................................................................... 46
59. RECEPTION OF TRAINS AT ATTENDED STATION ..................................... 46
60. DISPATCH OF TRAINS FROM ATTENDED STATIONS ............................... 47
61. VEHICLES LEFT ON RUNNING LINES ........................................................... 48
62. APPLYING HAND BRAKES ON VEHICLES LEFT AT ANY LOCATION ... 48
63. SHUNT OPERATIONS - GENERAL .................................................................. 48
64. PROPELLING MOVEMENTS ............................................................................. 50
65. SPEED RESTRICTIONS ...................................................................................... 50
66. DRIVERS EXCEEDING SPEED LIMITS ........................................................... 51

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67. TRAIN CONTROLLER/YARD MASTER HAND OVER .................................. 51
68. TRAIN CONTROLLER/YARD MASTER’S DIARY ......................................... 52
69. ABBREVIATIONS. .............................................................................................. 52
GENERAL RULES APPLICABLE TO TRACK WARRANT SYSTEM ...................... 55
100. PRIVACY OF CONTROL AND TRAINS OFFICE ........................................... 55
101. TERRITORY WHERE THE TRACK WARRANT SYSTEM IS APPLICABLE 55
102. TRAIN PROCEEDING AUTHORITY ................................................................. 55
103. SUPERVISION OF TRAINS ................................................................................ 55
104. TRAINS NOT TO ENTER SECTION WITHOUT TRAIN PROCEEDING
AUTHORITY ................................................................................................................... 55
105. TRAIN REGISTER ............................................................................................... 56
106. REGISTERING OF TRAINS ................................................................................ 56
107. LIMITS OF SHUNT .............................................................................................. 57
108. ISSUING OF TRACK WARRANT SYSTEM FORMS....................................... 58
109. IDENTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEE BEFORE TRACK WARRANT FORM IS
ISSUED............................................................................................................................. 59
110. EXTENSION OF TIME LIMIT ON TRACK WARRANT FORMS ................... 59
111. CANCELLATION AND DISPOSAL OF TRACK WARRANT FORMS .......... 59
112. EXCLUSIVE OCCUPANCY OF MAIN/BRANCH LINE BY A WORK TRAIN
ON FORM TW – 2 ........................................................................................................... 60
113. AUTHORITY TO ENTER OCCUPIED OR OBSTRUCTED SECTION ON
FORM TW – 1 .................................................................................................................. 61
114. AUTHORITY TO ENTER SECTION(S) ON WARRANT FORM TW - 1 ........ 61
RULES GOVERNING MOVEMENT OF TRAINS BY ELECTRONIC TRACK ....... 70
WARRANT ...................................................................................................................... 70
201. EMPLOYEES AUTHORIZED TO OPERATE COMPUTERS AND RADIOS
FOR TRAIN COMMUNICATION .................................................................................. 70
202. ISSUANCE OF A (ELECTRONIC) WARRANT (SEE RULE 108) ................... 70
203. DEFECTS TO COMPUTER, RADIO COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT ...... 71
204. TELEPHONE, RADIO AND FACSIMILE COMMUNICATION TO BE USED.
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205. RECEPTION AND CROSSING OF TRAINS AT STATIONS NOT ATTENDED
BY OFFICIAL IN CHARGE. .......................................................................................... 72
206. PASSING OF TRAINS AT STATIONS NOT ATTENDED BY OFFICIAL IN
CHARGE .......................................................................................................................... 73
207. OBSERVANCE OF POINTS BY TRAIN CREW ON ENGINE ......................... 73

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RULES GOVERNING TRAIN OPERATION BY WOODEN STAFF SYSTEM
WITHIN TRACK WARRANT TERRITORY ................................................................. 75
230. TERRITORY WHERE WOODEN STAFF SYSTEM IS APPLICABLE............... 76
231. TRAIN PROCEEDING AUTHORITY .................................................................... 76
232. SUPERVISION OF TRAINS ................................................................................... 76
233. OFFICES AND LOCATIONS ARE STRICTLY PRIVATE .................................. 76
234. TRAINS NOT TO ENTER SECTION WITHOUT TRAIN PROCEEDING
AUTHORITY ................................................................................................................... 76
235. VERIFYING TRAIN PROCEEDING AUTHORITY RECEIVED ........................ 76
236. HANDLING OF WOODEN STAFF BY TRAIN DRIVERS AND TRAIN
ASSISTANTS ................................................................................................................... 77
237. LOSS OF TRAIN PROCEEDING AUTHORITY ................................................... 77
238. DAMAGE TO TRAIN PROCEEDING AUTHORITY ........................................... 78
239. RECORDING OF LOST OR DAMAGED TRAIN PROCEEDING AUTHORITY
........................................................................................................................................... 78
301. TRACK SIGNS ..................................................................................................... 79
GENERAL ........................................................................................................................ 79
302. LEVEL CROSSING INDICATOR BOARDS ...................................................... 79
303. LIMITS OF PROTECTION BOARDS ................................................................. 80
304. WARNING BOARDS ........................................................................................... 80
305. LIMITS OF FIXED POINTS INDICATOR BOARDS .................................... 81
306. PERMANENT SPEED RESTRICTION BOARDS – CURVES AND OTHER
LOCATIONS OTHER THAN POINTS. ......................................................................... 81
307. PERMANENT SPEED RESTRICTION BOARDS –POINTS ......................... 82
308. TEMPORARY SPEED RESTRICTION BOARDS-TYPE 1 ........................... 83
(a) CAUTION.............................................................................................................. 83
(b) COMMENCEMENT “C” ...................................................................................... 84
(c) TERMINATION “T” ........................................................................................... 84
309. TEMPORARY SPEED RESTRICTION BOARDS – TYPE 2 ......................... 85
(a) CAUTION: ............................................................................................................ 85
(b) COMMENCEMENT “STOP AND PROCEED” ....................................................... 85
(c) TERMINATION: ........................................................................................................ 86
310. RELAYING AREA BOARDS .......................................................................... 86
(a) COMMENCEMENT ............................................................................................. 86
TERMINATION: .............................................................................................................. 86
311. GANG BOARDS ................................................................................................... 86
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312. CATCH POINTS AND DERAIL INDICATOR BOARDS .............................. 87
313 LIMITS OF SHUNT BOARD ............................................................................... 87
PROTECTION WHEN TRACK OBSTRUCTED OR UNDER REPAIRS .................... 88
331. CIRCUMSTANCES REQUIRING PROTECTION ......................................... 88
332. RESPONSIBILITY FOR OBSERVANCE OF RULES .................................... 88
333. ADVISING THE TRAIN CONTROLLER/YARD MASTER WHEN TRACK
WORK IS TO BE PERFORMED .................................................................................... 88
334. REPLACEMENT OF DETONATORS ............................................................. 89
335. PROTECTION OF EMPLOYEES WORKING ON OR NEAR THE TRACK 89
336. MANUAL PROTECTION OF MAIN LINE IN CASE OF EMERGENCY .... 89
337. PATROL MAN’S EQUIPMENT ......................................................................... 91
338. PROTECTION OF MAIN LINE BY RED AND YELLOW BANNERS ........ 91
339. PROTECTION OF MAIN LINE BY YELLOW BANNERS ........................... 92
340. PROTECTION OF MAIN LINE BY “CAUTION” “C” AND “T”
TEMPORARY SPEED RESTRICTION BOARDS – TYPE 1 ....................................... 93
341. PROTECTION OF MAIN LINE BY “CAUTION” AND “STOP AND
PROCEED” TEMPORARY SPEED RESTRICTION BOARDS – TYPE 2 .................. 94
342. PROTECTION OF MAIN LINE BY RELAYING AREA BOARDS .............. 95
343. ACTION WHEN TEMPORARY SPEED RESTRICTION NO LONGER
REQUIRED ...................................................................................................................... 96
344. PROCEDURE WHEN TEMPORARY SPEED RESTRICTION BOARDS ARE
NOT COVERED BY BULLETIN ................................................................................... 96
345. GANG BOARDS. .............................................................................................. 97
346. EXCLUSIVE OCCUPANCY OF THE MAIN LINE AT STATIONS FOR
PERMANENT WAY AND SIGNALS TELECOMMUNICATIONS WORKS ON
FORM TW–4 .................................................................................................................... 97
347. MANUAL PROTECTION OF LINES OTHER THAN THE MAIN LINE AT
THE STATION ................................................................................................................. 98
348. EXCLUSIVE OCCUPANCY OF THE MAIN LINE OTHER THAN AT A
STATION ON FORM TW – 3. ........................................................................................ 98
INDEX ............................................................................................................................ 100

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This Book is the property of Zambia Railways Limited. Issued to:

Date Name ZRL Number Grade Signature

By accepting this book, the employee agrees to abide by it, return or surrender it to
the relevant ZRL Official in Charge when called upon or when leaving the service.

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 OPERATING RULES

Version : Number 3.0

Issue Date : March, 2021

Effective Date : March, 2021

Review Date :

SMS Controlled Document No. Safety Department 3–2012

Authorized by: Glendah S. Ngulube Designation: Safety Manager : Sign_____________

Endorsed by: Justine Sikwatwi Designation: Director Operations_______________

Endorsed by: Fred Mwila Designation: Director Technical: Sign__________

Endorsed By: Clyde H. Siamachoka Designation: Director Human Resources: Sign

Name: Christopher C. Musonda

APPROVED BY :
Signature: _______________Date:______________

MANAGING DIRECTOR

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 SAFETY POLICY STATEMENT

Safety is of paramount importance to Zambia Railways Limited (ZRL). The

company considers its employees as the most valuable asset and undertakes to
safeguard them as far as reasonably practicable from injury or damage to their
health arising from any of the company operations. ZRL is committed to duty of
responsible care practices through legislation, standards and a documented
safety management system (SMS) which facilitates for a systematic approach to
the identification of hazards and assessment of their risks and the allocation of
resources to control them.

Each and every employee is the key to the success of our safety and accident
prevention programmes prescribed in the SMS. For this reason, all employees
shall never be relieved of their responsibility for their own safety, the safety of
fellow employees, the safety of passengers, the public, equipment and protection
of the environment. Safety is an integral part of railway operations and strict
adherence to all safety and health rules and regulations will be the norm. We
appreciate the effect corporate actions may have on the environment, and have as
such, made it a corporate resolve to become an environmental steward. This
governance is backed by an environmental management system (EMS) with an
appropriate policy.

Management is committed to provide the leadership, training and resources

required to achieve continuous improvement of safety performance. We believe
that a continuous focus on our corporate safety plan and entity programmes by
employees at all levels, coupled with their personal commitment and
involvement in actualizing the plan’s programmes, will result in successfully
providing a safe working environment for all Zambia Railways Limited
employees, stakeholders, regulators and the public. We will promptly and
correctly respond to all emergencies and cooperate with other civil defence units,
turning out to assist. In all aspects of safety, health and environment (SHE) we
will exercise the Duty of Care line of responsibility.

Christopher C. Musonda

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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 TRACK WARRANT TRAIN OPERATING SYSTEM

Certificate of Amendment

Amendment Section /Subsection Original New Page No. Effective Date

Number. Amended Page No.

a) Amendments shall be advertised in the monthly Bulletins and Special Notices

and shall be issued as replacement pages
b) Amendments published in Special Notices shall be noted above
c) After inserting replacement pages, original pages will be surrendered to
Official-in-charge
d) A line will be shown on the left hand side of the paragraph (s) in the
replacement pages to indicate changes

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 Preface

This document of Operating Rules and Regulations is a Standard within the Zambia
Railways Limited (ZRL) Safety Management System (SMS). The Corporate Safety
Management System is comprised of Policies, Standards, Principles of Safe
Movement on Rail and Specifications which are mandatory under the Railways Act
No. 453 of laws of the Republic of Zambia.
As Safety Management System (SMS) standards, these Rules and Regulations shall
be applied in conjunction with the following SMS Standard Manuals:
i. Maintenance Instructions for Permanent way,
ii. Manual of Instructions for Carriage and Wagon Examiners and
Repairers,
iii. Manual of Accident Prevention and General Safety Practice,
iv. General Safety Rules,
v. Environmental Management System,
vi. Emergency Preparedness and Response Manual and
vii. The Principles of Safe Movement on Rail

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 Purpose:

The purpose of this standard is to provide specific methods, procedures and general
instructions for conducting railway transportation in Track Warrant System (TWS)
territory. These Operating Rules and Regulations support article 3.2 (Safety Policy)
of the Zambia Railways Limited Safety Management System (SMS).

Scope

These Rules and Regulations are a standard issued for the operation of trains
applying the Track Warrant System and are applicable to all the Zambia Railways
Limited lines.
The Zambia Railways Main Line runs from Victoria Falls Bridge on the Border with
the Republic of Zimbabwe to Sakania, on the border with the Democratic Republic of
Congo (DRC).

Branch Lines comprise the following:

i. From Ndola to Nkana/Kitwe and Branch Lines to Chambishi, Mufulira,
Chingola, Chililabombwe in the Northern and Inter-mine regions,

ii. Livingstone to Mulobezi, Choma to Masuku, in the Southern region and

iii. Chipata to Muchinji under Central Region.

Definitions :

Definitions in this book are specific to the Track Warrant System Operating Rules
and Regulations

4. Responsibilities

4.1 Chief Executive Officer: The Chief Executive Officer has responsibility
and authority for approving the requirements of these operating rules
and regulations

4.2 Manager Safety : Has responsibility for safe working and implementation
of the requirements of these Operating Rules and Regulations

4.3 Directors and Managers of Departments: Are responsible for the

implementation of these standard requirements. They are also responsible
for determining modules and service designs required by specific works.

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 Requirements
Implementation: These TWS Rules and Regulations took effect from 12th September,
2012. Modules of this standard may be issued individually, but shall always be
issued in conjunction with the Overview.

Monitoring: Manager Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) shall Audit
compliance with these Operating Instructions in line with the Annual Corporate
Railway Safety Audit.

The monitoring process shall establish the following:

i. Compliance with these Rules, Regulations and other

safety standards.
ii. Competencies of implementing officers.

iii. Effectiveness of the implementation and on-going

management of the process.

Review

These Rules and Regulations shall be reviewed every five (5) years or in conjunction
with the safety audit findings, legislative, reports from accidents and incidents or
where other proposals are made and Rules and Regulations when need arises to
confirm the relevance and effectiveness as part of the Safety Management System
(SMS) or identified best practice.

The review will consider Best Practice versions of the Hazard and Risk Inventory
using Hazard and Operability Studies (HAZOP), Cognitive Reliability and Error
Analysis Method (CREAM), Management Oversight Risk Tree (MORT), Fault Tree
Analysis (FTA), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Techniques for Human
Error Rate Prediction (THERP) and other standard risk assessment methodologies to
determine how well it integrates with other elements of the Safety Management
System (SMS). These were the support tools used in identifying potential railway
operating hazards and put rules and regulations in place to keep them in check.

All Changes required after the standard review, shall be authorized by Manager
SHEQ, endorsed by Directors Operations, Technical and Human Resources and
approved by the Managing Director, who is the duty holder and Chief Executive
Officer (CEO).

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 GENERAL NOTICE

These Operating Rules and Regulations have been made under the Railways Act Revised
Edition, Statutory Instrument No. 94 of 2003, Part III Regulation 2 (l) clause (k), 2003.
It is for the Guidance and Conduct of railway employees and contractors employed in the
Maintenance and Working of the railway.
These Rules may be cited as “The Zambia Railways Operating Rules and Regulations, 2012”
and shall apply to the entire Zambia Railways network and its auxiliary lines.
The Operating Rules and Regulations 1974, and all amendments and appendices
thereto, are hereby revoked

1. Safety is of the first importance in the discharge of duty. The first and
most important duty of every employee is to provide for his/her own
safety, that of the fellow employees and the public.

2. Obedience to the rules and regulations are essential to safety.

3. To enter or remain in the service is an assurance of willingness to obey the

rules and regulations.

4. The service demands the faithful, intelligent and courteous discharge of

duty.

5. The public judges a railway largely by the treatment it is accorded by the

employee representing the railway in whatever capacity employed.

6. The welfare of the railway depends on the confidence of its patrons in the
integrity and trustworthiness of all employees and in their ability to
perform their assigned tasks safely and efficiently.

7. The interests of the patrons and the railway are mutual, and efficient
transportation facilities are necessary to the success of both.

Any railway employee who commits a breach of any of the rules and regulations
contained herein, or in any appendix hereto, or in any publication containing rules
or regulations for the guidance and conduct of persons employed in the working
and maintenance of the railway, shall be liable to disciplinary action.

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 GENERAL RULES

NOTE: Wherever the words “Operating Rules and Regulations”, “Working Time
Table” or “Special Instructions” appear in this book, shall include all amendments
thereto.

A. (i) Employees whose duties are prescribed by these rules must have a copy of
them accessible while on duty. They must be conversant with and obey the
rules and special instructions. If in doubt as to their meaning, they must
apply to their immediate supervisors for an explanation.

(ii) Special instructions, to be used in conjunction with the operating rules

may be issued by the proper authority and will be found in the working
timetable, bulletins or station working instructions. Special instructions must
not be used to supersede or amend the operating rules.

(iii) Amendments to the operating rules, working timetable, or special

instructions shall be issued by the management as the need arises.
Amendments must be posted in the employee’s copy in their proper
sequence.

(iv) Employees qualified in operating rules and regulations must carry while
on duty a certified true copy of the certificate verifying such qualification,
and must present same when requested to do so by supervisory officials.

(v) Employees whose duties are in any way affected by the working
timetable must have a copy of the current working timetable with them while
on duty.

(vi) Supervisory officials will be responsible for the distribution of the

operating rules, working timetable and special instructions, and must obtain
acknowledgement of receipt for same on the prescribed form, which will be
kept on the employee’s personal file. When an employee’s copy of the
operating rules, working time table, or special instructions is lost, stolen, or
destroyed, application must be made immediately to the employee’s
supervisory official who will arrange for immediate replacement.

B. (i) Employees in any service connected with operations and subject to the
operating rules and special instructions must render every assistance to carry
them out.

(ii) Any violation of the operating rules or special instructions by an

employee must promptly be reported to his/her immediate supervisor.

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C. Employees connected with operations are under the authority of, and must
conform to, the instructions of the Regional Manager or his subordinate
officials, while on duty.

D. Employees must pass the required examinations.

E. Accidents, defects in track, bridges, TWS apparatus, train equipment or any

unusual condition which may affect the safe operation of trains or other
movements must be promptly reported to the Train Controller/Yard Master by the
quickest available means of communication and arrangements must be made by
those responsible to rectify same.

F. When railway property is in danger employees must unite to protect it.

G. The consumption of, or being under the influence of, alcoholic beverages or
narcotics by employees subject to or while on duty IS PROHIBITED, and the
possession of alcoholic beverages or narcotics while on duty IS PROHIBITED.

H. The use of tobacco by employees while on duty in the process of or engaged in

serving patrons in passenger carrying vehicles IS PROHIBITED.

I. Where rules or regulations require, employees must wear the prescribed badge or
uniform or both while on duty, and be neat in appearance.

J. To avoid annoyance to the public, employees authorized to transact business at

stations and on or about trains must be courteous, orderly and quiet.

K. (i) Employees must exercise care to avoid injury to themselves or others. They
must observe the conditions of equipment and the tools which they use to perform
their duties and when found defective will report defects to their immediate
supervisors. When not in use, equipment and tools must be kept in a secure place.

(ii) They must acquaint themselves as to the location of structures or obstructions

where clearances are limited.

(iii) They must expect the movement of trains, engines or vehicles at any time, on
any line, in either direction.

(iv) They must be familiar with and be governed by the railway’s safety rules and
instructions.

L. (i) Employees must not absent themselves from duty, exchange duties with, or
substitute others in their places without proper authority.

(ii) An employee required to hand over his duties to another employee at the end
of his tour of duty must not go off duty until proper handover has been made. An

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 employee must not hand over his duty to another employee unless he is satisfied
as to that person’s sobriety and general fitness for duty.

M. Employees must not engage in other business which will interfere with the proper
performance of their duties as employees, or which is detrimental to, or in
competition with, the railway.

N. (i) When an employee’s vision, colour sense, or hearing becomes impaired, or

he/she suffers from a serious ailment, such condition must be reported to his/her
immediate supervisor and corrective measures taken.

(ii) When an employee’s vision, colour sense, or hearing is known to be

defective, or he/she is known to suffer from a serious ailment, he/she must not be
used in any capacity where such defects or ailment may endanger the safety of
life, property or the environment.

O. Trainees who drive locomotives, track units, operate machinery or are engaged in
train operations shall only perform such duties under the supervision of a Trainer,
qualified Train/Track Unit Driver or Machinist/Technician.

P. Only qualified employees with valid driving certificate of competence or with

valid certificate of competence in operating machinery will be allowed to drive
locomotive engines, track units, road motor vehicles or operate machinery.

Q. In circumstances not provided for in the operating rules, regulations or special

instructions, employees must adopt the safest course for the protection of trains,
shunt movement and other equipment.

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 DEFINITIONS
In this book the following terms shall, unless inconsistent with the context,
have the meanings set against them respectively.
TERMS
1. ABSOLUTE WORKING – A system of working whereby only one train shall
be in any section at any one time.

2. A WARRANT – Is authority issued electronically/manually with voice

communication by the Train Controller/Yard Master to a qualified employee

3. BRAKE VAN – A vehicle attached to the rear of the train, equipped for
emergency application of vacuum/air brake.

4. CENTRALISED TRAFFIC CONTROL OFFICE/TRAINS OFFICE –

An office at operations center or station where track warrants are issued

5. CLEARANCE INDICATOR – A short length of rail, sleeper or other

approved material, painted white, laid horizontally between and at equal
angles to two converging lines to indicate the fouling point.

6. DETONATOR – A detonator consists of a round lead casing, domed on top

and flat at the bottom, filled with explosive powder and provided with two
clips. The year of manufacture is indicated by distinctive colouring and is
stamped on the dome of each detonator

7. DAY – The period between sunrise and sunset.

8. NIGHT – Period between Sunset and Sunrise.

9. REGION – That portion of the railway assigned to the supervision of a

Regional Manager or other designated Official.

10. REGISTER STATION – A station so designated in the working timetable, at

which a train register is maintained.

11. SECTION – That portion of the main line between one station and the next,
over which train movements are governed by Track Warrant System rules

12. STATION – A place designated in the working timetable by name.

13. TAIL LAMP – A lamp attached to the rear of the last vehicle on a train.

14. TRACK WARRANT SYSTEM – A system of railway operation by means of

which the movement of trains in both directions on a designated line or lines

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 is governed by a track warrant issued from a designated Control or Trains
office.

15. TRAIN PROCEEDING AUTHORITY – The authority that permits a train to

use the mainline in a section, within specified limits as prescribed by the
rules.

16. TRAIN REGISTER – A book used at register stations for registering the
times of arrival and departure of trains, and such other information as may be
prescribed.

17. UP AND DOWN – The directions in which trains operate as prescribed in the
working timetable.

NOTE: Up trains are designated by “Even” numbers and down trains by

“Odd” numbers.

18. VEHICLE – Any coach, truck, tank wagon, van, or other conveyance used for
the transport of passengers and goods on the railway line.

LINES

19. BRANCH LINE – A principal running line auxiliary to the main line
extending through and between stations.

20. CROSSING LOOP– A running line auxiliary to the main line provided for the
crossing and passing of trains.

NOTE: Crossing loops and their lengths will be indicated in the working
timetable or special instructions.

21. MAIN LINE – The principal running line extending through and between
stations.

22. RUNNING LINE – A line provided for the passage, reception and dispatch
of trains.

23. YARD LINES – Lines, provided for shunting, making up of trains, storage of
vehicles, and for other purposes.

24. FOULING POINT - The point at which train or shunt or rolling stock of
standard dimensions standing on one of the lines would become foul of
similar movements or rolling stock

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 POINTS

POINTS - (or Switches or Turn-outs) are an arrangement of movable rails which

enable a train or shunt movement to be directed from one line to another

24. DERAIL / CATCH POINTS – A device or tongue rail applied to the line,
which will derail or divert vehicles or engines in case of irregular movements.

NOTE: locations of derails or catch points are marked by derail indicators

25. DUAL CONTROL POINTS – Power operated points also equipped for hand
operation by use of levers.

26. ELECTRIC POINTS – Power operated points, which may be operated by

hand by means of a crank.

27. FACING AND TRAILING POINTS – Points are facing or trailing

depending on the direction of movement over them. Points are said to be
facing when the blades thereof are facing an approaching movement, and by
their operation can divert such movement to another line. Points are said to
be trailing when blades are pointing in the same direction as the movement.

28. TUMBLER POINTS - Points equipped with a weight on the lever that will
leave points set in either direction after having been turned by hand.

29. SCOTCH BLOCK–A device placed across the line to prevent the escape of
vehicles.

30. SPRING POINTS–Points equipped with spring mechanism that will leave
points set in either direction after having been trailed through.

TRAINS

31. ENGINE – Any self-propelled unit, or a combination of such units operated

from a single control, used in train or shunt service.

32. EXTRA TRAIN – A train designated by a distinctive train number for which
a schedule has not been provided in the working timetable.

33. REGULAR TRAIN – A train for which a schedule has been provided in the
working timetable.

34. TRAIN – An engine or more than one engine coupled, with or without
vehicles, displaying tail lamp or combined side and rear end markers and
assigned an identification number

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35. WORK TRAIN – An extra train assigned to perform work within a section.

BOARDS

36. FIXED POINTS INDICATOR – A board of fixed location on the mainline

marking the area defined by limit of points' indicator board.

37. LIMITS OF PROTECTION – That portion of the main line within the limits
defined by the limits of protection boards.

NOTE: Locations of limits of protection will be indicated in the working

timetable by the symbol “Z”.

38. LIMITS OF SHUNT – That portion of the main line within the limits defined
by the limit of shunt boards.

NOTE: Locations of limits of shunt will be indicated in the working

timetable by the symbol “L”.

DESIGNATION-TITLE

39. PILOT – The employee assigned to a train when the Driver or Train Assistant
or both are not acquainted with the line over which the train is to operate.

40. YARD MASTER - The employee at a Trains Office assigned to and

responsible for the control of trains and shunt movements at stations, branch
lines and other duties prescribed by the operating rules
.

41. STATION MASTER – A Senior Operating Officer holding a valid Certificate

of Competency in Operating Rules and Regulations In-charge of a Station

42. TRAIN ASSISTANT – The employee assigned to a train with the Train Driver
in the working of a train.

43. TRAIN CONTROLLER – The employee at CTC O assigned to and

responsible for the control of train and shunt movements and other duties
prescribed by the operating rules.

44. TRAIN CREW – The Train Driver and Assistant employed in the working of
a train.

45. TRAIN DRIVER – The Employee in Charge of a train and responsible for
the operation of an engine or a track unit.

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46. SHUNTER – Employee performing shunting duties under supervision of a
Yard Master

SPEEDS

47. MAXIMUM SPEED – A Speed above restricted speed permissible on certain

portions of the line

48. NORMAL SPEED - Proceed prepared to stop within one half the ranges of
vision but not exceeding maximum speed.

49. RESTRICTED SPEED – Proceed prepared to stop within one half the range
of vision, but not exceeding 40 km/h.

50. SLOW SPEED – Proceed prepared to stop within one half the range of vision
but not exceeding 20 km/h.

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 OPERATING RULES

GENERAL

NOTES:

(i) Unless otherwise specified, these rules are applicable within Track
Warrant System territory and irrespective of the number of lines.

(ii) Wherever the word “Flagman” appears in these rules, it applies to the
Employee assigned to perform flagging duties.

(iii) Wherever the words “Regional Manager” appear in these rules, it applies to
the official in charge of a Region.

(iv) Wherever the word “Radio” appears in these rules, it refers to railway open
voice communication system, and employees using such radios must be
conversant with the instructions relating thereto. Radio, where available, may
be used as means of communication in lieu of telephone communication in
compliance with Railway Radio Regulations.

1. OFFICIAL TIME

NOTE: Twenty four hour system as indicated by the times shown in the working time table
will be used for all purposes in connection with the movement of trains.

(a) Official time will be obtained daily by a designated Control Office from the
Post Office time service or other reliable source approved by the railway, and
transmitted at a specified time to stations other and locations where official
clocks are maintained.

(b) Official clocks will be maintained at stations designated in the working time
table.

(c) Employees charged with the duty of receiving official time must
acknowledge receipt and record same in a prescribed manner.

(d) Official clocks indicating a variation from official time must be set to reflect
the official time.

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 EMPLOYEES REQUIRED TO CARRY WATCHES

Each Train Driver, Assistant, Conductor, Conductress and such other employees
as the railway may direct must carry while on duty a reliable watch provided by
the railway.

3. EXAMINATION OF WATCHES AND COMPARISON OF TIME

(a) Employees must, while on duty, submit their watches for inspection on
request by supervisory officials.

(b) Employees outlined in rule 2 must, before commencing each day’s work;
compare their watches with a designated official time.

(c) Train Drivers and Assistants must compare time with each other before
starting on a journey.

4. WORKING TIME TABLE

(a) Not more than two times are given for a train at any station; where one is
given it is the departure time, except, when prefixed by the symbol “A”, it
will indicate the arrival time; where two are given, they are the arrival and
departure times.

(b) Passenger carrying trains required to stop for traffic at stations must not leave
such stations before the scheduled departure time.

(c) A pick up train designated as such in the working timetable must not leave a
station in advance of its scheduled departure time.

(d) Trains designated as goods trains, except pick up trains, may run before time,
but will lose their identifying number when leaving initial station more than
twelve hours behind their scheduled departure time.

(e) The following symbols when used in the working time table indicate -

(i) A Arrival time

(ii) C Fuel

(iii) D Departure

(iv) K Official clock and bulletins

(v) L Limits of shunt

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(vi) R Register station

(vii) S Regular passenger stop

(viii) T Triangle

(ix) X Crossing

(x) Z Limits of protection

(xi) - To be passed

(xii) (-) Passing

(xiii) * See foot note

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 5. SIGNALS AND THEIR USES

(a) Employees whose duties require them to give signals must have the
proper appliances and keep them in good condition ready for use.

(b) Flags (cloth) of the prescribed colour will be used by day. By night,
lights of the prescribed colour and type will be used except that, when
authorized, flags and banners of reflective material may be used in
lieu of lights.

(c) When day signals cannot be plainly seen, night signals will be used.

6. HAND SIGNAL, LAMP/FLAG COLOUR ASPECTS

COLOUR OR ASPECT INDICATION OR MEANING

(a) Red Stop, except as otherwise provided for by the rules.

(b) Yellow Caution!

(c) Green Clear

(d) White All is well.

7. HAND SIGNALS

(a) (i) Employees in train or shunt service, and others concerned, must
keep a constant lookout for hand signals, which may affect their
movement.

(ii) In train and shunt service, the Driver is primarily responsible for
accepting and acting on hand signals.

(b) Employees giving hand signals must locate themselves so as to be plainly

seen by the person for whom the signal is intended, and give them in
such a manner that they can be plainly understood.

c) Employees to whom hand signals are given must acknowledge same by

the prescribed engine whistle signal when applicable, and must act on them
promptly and properly. The utmost care must be exercised by employees to
avoid acting on hand signals that may be intended for other trains or shunt
movements.

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No movement must be made on hand signal that is not properly understood,
and a hand signal that is not properly understood by Driver must be
regarded as a Stop signal.

(c) Hand signals controlling train or shunt movements should be given

directly to the Driver when practicable. When this cannot be done due to
curvature or other obstruction, hand signals may be relayed to the Driver
by other members of the crew.

(d) Any object waved violently by any person on or near the line must be
regarded as a STOP signal.

(e) Except when intended as a “STOP” signal, flags and lamps when used in
giving hand signals must always be held in the hand.

(f) When vehicles are being propelled by an engine controlled by hand

signals, the disappearance from view of the signal must be regarded as a
STOP signal.

(g) Radio may be used in lieu of hand signals and when so used, instructions
must be repeated at least every three seconds. In the event of failure of
radio communication, or if communication is interrupted during shunt
operations, the movement must be stopped at once and no further
movements made except as authorized verbally or by hand signals, until
radio communication is restored. Radio communication and hand signals
should not be used at the same time.

(h) Hand signals outlined in Rule 8 must be used for the purposes
prescribed. Other hand signals may be used for other purposes provided
they are understood by all members of the shunt or train crew.

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 8. DESCRIPTION OF HAND SIGNALS

Purpose of Signal By Day By Night

(a) STOP A Red Flag or one A Red Light displayed
or both arms held steadily, thus:
vertically above
the head, thus:

(b) RIGHT AWAY

To be given by the A Green Flag held A Green Light
Train Assistant or at arm's length moved slowly up
employee moved slowly up and down, thus:
dispatching and down, thus:
a train to the Driver
as prescribed by the rules.

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(c) SLOW DOWN
One or both arms White light moved
held in horizontal up and down by
position moved up action of wrist, thus:
and down, thus:

(d) PERMISSION
TO ENTER A green flag held A green light held
steadily and exhibited steadily at the same
from the place required location, thus:
by the rules, thus:

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(e) ALL RIGHT
To be used by A White Flag or A White Light held
the official in one arm held at 45 steadily in the same
Charge or conductor degrees above the manner, thus:
as prescribed by head, towards the
Rule 23 (b) Train Assistant, thus:

(f) MOVE AWAY

FROM PERSON One arm moved up and White light moved up
SIGNALLING down in full swing, thus: and down by full
Swing of the arm, thus:

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(g) MOVE
TOWARDS One or both arms White Light waved
PERSON waved from side to from side to side
SIGNALLING side across the body, thus: across the body, thus:

(h) COUPLING
Both arms moved from A Green light waved
the horizontal position quickly from side
to above the head and to side by action of
and the hands brought wrist, thus:
together in a clapping
motion, thus:

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(i) DESTROY
VACUUM One arm bent with Red light jerked up
hand closed, moved and down by the
up and down, thus: action of wrist, thus:

(j) REQUEST
FOR VACUUM/ One arm held Red light held above
AIR BRAKE vertically above the the head moved
TEST head and moved slowly from side to
To be used as slowly from side to side, thus:
Prescribed by side, thus:
Rule 23 (c).

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 9. ENGINE WHISTLE SIGNALS

(a) The engine whistle must be sounded as required by Rule 10. In case of
whistle failure, speed of trains must be reduced and the bell, if any, on the
engine rung continuously when approaching and passing through stations,
over level crossings, around curves, and at other locations where the whistle is
normally sounded as a warning to prevent accidents.

(b) The unnecessary use of the whistle is PROHIBITED. It must not be used
while crossing, passing, or being passed by a passenger carrying train except
as required by rule or law, or in case of emergency, or to prevent accident.

10. DESCRIPTION OF ENGINE WHISTLE SIGNALS

NOTE: Engine whistle signals must be sounded as prescribed by this rule. The signals
are illustrated by “o” for short sounds and “–“for long sounds. Each sound of
the whistle should be distinct, with intensity and duration depending on the
distance signal is to be heard, and must be repeated as necessary.

SOUNDS INDICATIONS
(a) – (a) At warning board of stations (see Rule 41
(a), and 400 meters from bridges the
locations of which are shown in the working
timetable.
(b) Alarm to persons or animals seen to be on or
near the line.
(c) When approaching employees working on or
near the line and as required by Rule 345 (b).

(b) – – (1) Train ready to proceed.

(c) – – – (1) Request to set back, or answer to hand signal
Rule 8 (g) to set back.

(d) – – – – (1) Flagman to return from protecting train.

(e) o o (a) As prescribed by Rule 41.(c).

(b) Answer to any signal for which there is no
prescribed whistle signal.

(f) o o o (1) Engine ready to leave locomotive running

shed.
(g) oo oo oo
(a) When standing – Train Assistant to apply
hand brakes in brake van when provided,

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 engine ready to leave station or yard for
locomotive running shed.
(b) When a train is running with a van – Train
Assistant to apply vacuum/air and hand
Brakes or both on the rear.
(h) o o o o (1) Train Assistant or Shunter required at engine.

(i) o o o o o o (a) When standing – vacuum/air brake is faulty.

(b) When running – Train Assistant’s hand
brake, or vacuum/air brakes, or both to be
released on the brake van when provided.
(j) – – o – (a) Train movements – From level crossing
indicator board until the crossing is
occupied by the leading portion of the
movement.
(b) Shunt movements – From a location at least
50 meters from the crossing until the
crossing is occupied by the leading portion
of the movement.
(c) At frequent intervals when view is restricted
by weather, curvatures, cuttings or other
conditions.
(k) o – (1) When two engines working a train –
vacuum/air brakes have failed on leading
engine and Driver on second engine must at
once take over control and stop the train.
The same signal will be given by the Driver
on the second engine as soon as he has
control of the vacuum/air brakes.
(l) – o (1) Acknowledgement of brake test made by the
Train Assistant from the last vehicle on the
train, as required by Rule 23 (c).
(m) – o o (a) Call for signal, to be sounded when
movement is waiting for a signal.
(b) Approaching limit of protection board as
required by Rule 107 (f).
(c) Approaching fixed points' indicator board as
required by Rule 107 (g).

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 11. DETONATORS

(a) When the use of detonators is required they should be placed on both rails
opposite to each other to explode simultaneously.

(b) The explosion of one or more detonators indicates caution and the Driver must
look out for a more restrictive signal. In the absence of such a signal the train
must proceed at slow speed for 1,500 meters from the point at which the
detonators were exploded, keeping sharp look out for Flagman’s signal or
obstruction on the line, after which normal speed may be resumed.

(c) When a train is following a track unit or light engine running as a sweeper in
the same section, an explosion of one or more detonators shall indicate STOP.
Then the train crew should establish communication with the Train Controller,
the sweeper i.e., tracks unit or light engine.

(d) Detonators must not be placed near station buildings, or on level crossings.

(e) They must be carefully handled and stored as they are liable to explode if
roughly treated. They must be kept in their containers and stored in dry places
away from brick walls, damp wood, chloride of lime or other disinfectant.
They must not be exposed to steam or other vapour.

(f) Detonators must be issued in the order in which they are received from Stores,
the oldest being issued first. Detonators showing signs of rust, appearing
unsatisfactory in any way, or more than five years old (from the date of
manufacture stamped on them) must be returned for replacement

(g) Employees whose duties may require the use of detonators must have a
sufficient supply on hand, in good condition, and ready for immediate use.

(h) Failure to Explode- If a detonator fails to explode or to explode properly when

an engine, train or vehicle passes over it, it must be immediately returned to
the issuing office who should send it for expert examination

(i) Detonators must not be used for purposes other than those prescribed in these
rules and regulations

(j) Detonators must be examined and tested by Operations and Permanent way
Inspectors at least every three months with particular attention to detonators
that are over three years old. The results must be recorded in the Detonator
Register maintained by the Station Master

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 TRAIN SIGNALS

12. HEAD LIGHTS ON TRAIN ENGINES

(a) A lighted head light must be displayed on a leading end of the engine of
every train by day and by night.

(b) When the head light fails on a running train at night repairs must be made as
quickly as possible. If repairs cannot be made, a white light will be displayed
in its place and the train will proceed to the first point where repairs can be
made, passing over all level crossings with caution and at a speed not
exceeding 10 km/h until the crossing is fully occupied.

(c) The head lights of engines in train service must be dimmed when;
(i) Standing within the clearance indicators on a line at a station after
the points in front of the engine have been set, or found to be set,
against the line on which the train is standing.
(ii) Standing on the main line at limit of protection board and facing
points.
(iii) Standing behind another train,
(iv) Propelling a train

(d) Due to the possibility that the head light may be defective, a dimmed
headlight of an opposing train must not be accepted as an indication that the
opposing train has stopped within the clearance indicators of a line, or that
the points are set against the line on which the opposing train is standing.
Approaching train movements will be governed accordingly.

13. HEAD LIGHTS ON SHUNT ENGINES

(a) Shunt engines will display lighted head lights, one to the front, and one to the
rear, by night. When not provided with a head light at the rear a white light
must be displayed.
(b) Head lights on the end coupled to vehicles may be dimmed.
(c) The Head light of engines in shunt service will be dimmed when;
(i) Standing.
(ii) Approaching other movements.
(iii) Actually engaged in shunt movements at stations.

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 14. LOCOMOTIVE ENGINE BELL

(a) As warning to persons on or near the line, on engines so equipped, the

bell must be sounded when:
(i) An engine is about to move, except that, when momentary stops
and starts, forward and set back movements are part of shunt
operations, the engine bell need not be sounded other than to
prevent accidents.
(ii) Moving on platform line or main line at stations where passengers
are to detrain or entrain.
(iii) Moving on a line when same or an adjacent line is occupied by a
Passenger carrying train.
(v) As conditions warrant as prescribed by Rule 9 Clause (a).
(b) The engine bell must be sounded only as prescribed herein. The
unnecessary use of the engine bell is PROHIBITED.

15. TAIL LAMPS

(a) The last vehicle on the passenger train must be equipped with built in tail
lamps and they must be lighted by day and by night.
(b) When a passenger train is being propelled, tail lamp will be displayed on
the rear of the movement.
(c) Employees in the vicinity of passing trains must observe that tail lamp is
properly displayed and, if any irregularities are observed, must report the
matter immediately to the Train Controller/Yard Master controlling
movements in the section who will advise the Train Assistant of the
discrepancy at the first opportunity.

16. COMBINED SIDE AND REAR END MARKERS

(a) Every train, except passenger trains and those without vehicles, must display a
combined side and rear end marker on each side of the last vehicle displaying a
lighted red light to the rear and a lighted white light to the front to indicate to
the train crew that the train is complete.
(b) Employees in the vicinity of passing trains must observe that combined side
and rear end markers are properly displayed and, if any irregularities are
observed, must report the matter immediately to the Train Controller/Yard
Master controlling movements in the section who will advise the train crew of
the discrepancy at the first opportunity.
(c) When a train is being propelled, built-in tail lamps on the engine must be
displayed on the rear of the movement.
(d) When banking engine is assisting a train, combined side and rear end markers
must not be displayed on the last vehicle on the train, until banking engine has
been detached from the rear of the train.

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 17. PROTECTION OF EMPLOYEES ENGAGED IN PREPARING OR
REPAIRING VEHICLES OR ENGINES

(Illustration of Workmen’s Protection “Danger” sign by day and by night)

Note: (i) wherever the words “Official In Charge” appear in this rule, they refer to
the employee responsible for control of train or shunt movements on the line
involved.
(ii) Wherever the words Workman In Charge appear in the rules they refer to
the employee responsible for the safety of employees to perform work or
engaged in preparing or repairing vehicles or engines on line or lines
involved other than those assigned for such work.
(a) Permission must first be obtained from the Official In Charge by Workman In
Charge before undertaking any work involving preparing or repairing vehicles
or engines on lines other than those specifically assigned for such work.
(b) Workmen’s Protection “Danger” signs must be placed between the rails at
both ends of the line on which work is to be performed.
(c) All points leading to the line must be set, clamped and locked in such a
position as to prevent entry of other vehicles or engines.
(d) Workmen’s Protection “Danger” signs, point’s clamps and locks will be
placed as directed by the Workman In Charge.

(e) When lines are protected as prescribed in Clauses (b) and (c), “Danger”
signs and clamps must not be removed, nor movements made on such lines
without the permission of the Workman In Charge who will be responsible
for the removal and replacement of “Danger” signs and points clamps.
(f) When work is completed, the Workman In Charge will ensure that signs
and clamps are removed, and points are set in normal position and will
personally advise the Official In Charge accordingly.
(g) On lines specifically assigned for preparing or repairing vehicles or
engines, special points locks will be used in addition to Workmen’s
Protection ”Danger” signs, and the key to same must be retained in the
possession of the Supervisor In Charge of repairs. The Supervisor only
may authorize movements onto such lines, and all movements so
authorized will be under his supervision.
(h) When emergency repair work is to be done under or about vehicles or
engines on a train and Workmen’s Protection “Danger” signs are not

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 available, the train crew must be notified and no portion of the train must
be moved until it is reported or known that the repair work is completed
and the employees carrying out the repair works have cleared.

18. FAILURE OR ABSENCE OF TRACK WARRANT SYSTEM EQUIPMENT

(a) When Track Warrant System equipment fails or is defective, no

movement must be made until a report of such condition is made to the
Train Controller/Yard Master, who must inform the employees responsible
for rectifying same.
(b) The absence of Track Warrant System equipment at places where they are
usually provided must be reported to the Train Controller/Yard Master.
Train Controller/Yard Master so advised must take immediate steps to
ensure that such information is communicated to those employees
responsible for rectifying the defects.

19. ALTERATIONS TO TRACK WARRANT SYSTEM

When new track warrant system components are to be brought into use, or
existing ones put out of use, advice must be given by bulletin issued by Director
Operations at least 72 hours in advance, to all employees whose duties are in
any way connected with the observance of such system.

20. ADVISING TRAIN CONTROLLER/YARD MASTER WHEN WORK IS TO BE

PERFORMED BY TELECOMMUNICATION EMPLOYEES.
(a) Except in cases of emergency, work that will interfere with the normal
operation of trains must not be undertaken by telecommunication
employees before first advising the Train Controller/Yard Master
controlling train or shunt movements over the affected area, the nature of
work to be performed and the estimated duration of time, and receiving
permission to proceed with the work.
(b) When the Train Controller/Yard Master has been informed that repairs of
any nature are to be performed on telecommunication equipment, he must
also be advised when such repairs have been completed.
(c) When programmed telecommunication work that will affect train or shunt
movements is to be performed, the Train Controller/Yard Master must be
informed at least 24 hours in advance.

21. PRIORITY OF TRAINS

(a) In the running of trains with respect to each other, Train Controller/Yard
Master should, when feasible, give precedence to trains in the following
order of priority:
(i) All movements for clearing the line...
(ii) Express Passenger Trains.

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 (iii) Ordinary Passenger Trains.
(iv) Mixed Trains
(v) Through Goods Trains.
(vi) Local Goods Trains.
(vii) Other Trains, in the order of their importance with respect to each
other.
(b) Up Trains should be given precedence over Down Trains of the same designation.

22. ADVICE TO TRAIN CONTROLLER/YARD MASTER WHEN TRAIN

DELAYED IN SECTION

When a train is delayed in a section due to an accident or other unusual

circumstances, the Train Driver or Person in Charge of the track unit either
running as a sweeper or as a train must immediately notify the Train
Controller/Yard Master by the quickest available means of communication and
will be governed by the Train Controller/Yard Master’s instructions.

23. STARTING OF TRAINS

(a) When a Brake Van is provided, a train must not start from any point until
“right away” hand signal Rule 8 (b) is given to the Driver by the Train
Assistant/Conductor while standing at the door on either side of the brake
van, or on the ground when the view of the engine from the brake van on
either side is obscure.
(b) (i) At stations where an Official In Charge is stationed, the Driver must not
depart from the station without receiving an “all right” hand signal Rule
8(e) or verbal advice is received authorizing the train to start.
(ii) On passenger trains on which Conductors are employed, the train must
not depart from the station until the Driver receives “all right” hand
signal from the Conductor.

(c) Where the brake Van is provided the Train Assistant must not give “right
away” hand signal to the Driver for a train to start from a depot station or
from any location where the train engine and/or vehicle(s) have been
attached or detached or shunting performed, before ensuring that
vacuum/air brakes are functioning properly throughout the train by
conducting a brake test with the co-operation of the Driver as outlined in
the regulations for the use of vacuum/air brakes.
(d) Before starting a train from any location, the Driver must sound engine
whistle signal rule 10 (b) to indicate he is ready to proceed. When there is
more than one engine working a train the Driver of the leading engine will
sound this engine whistle signal, and must not start until engine whistle
signal Rule 10 (e) has been received in acknowledgement from the
Driver(s) of the other engine(s).

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(e) When a train is running with or without a brake van the last vehicle
number must be recorded by the Train Assistant and communicated to the
Yard Master who in turn will communicate the number to the Train
Controller on duty who will record same in his break down book.
(f) When a train running without a brake van is to start from an originating
station, the Official In Charge will display a “right away” hand signal for
the train to start and the second “right away” hand signal will be
displayed by a Flagman posted at the outer most trailing points, provided
all is safe for the train to travel.
(g) When confirming trains operating on TW-1 Forms, it will be imperative
for Train Crews to report their trains complete to the Train
Controller/Yard Master by physically quoting the number of the last
vehicle on their train, location and arrival time.
(h) When cancelling Form TW – 1 or 2 the Train Driver must state his name,
train number, last vehicle number on his train, location and quote the serial
number of the TW Form in his possession and the time of cancellation.
The Train Controller/Yard Master must acknowledge the cancellation.

24. BULLETINS

(a) Bulletins containing information affecting train and shunt operations will
be issued over the signature of the Head of Department Operations or
other designated official as and when necessary and, if continuing in
effect, will be re-issued the 1st day of each month.
(b) Copies of current bulletins must be posted in the place(s) at bulletin
Stations designated in the working timetable.
(c) At bulletin stations, Conductors, Train Assistants, Drivers, Yard Master,
Train Controllers, Shunters and such other employees as the railway may
direct must, before commencing work, read and sign bulletins posted.
Other employees engaged in train or shunt operations must be familiar
with the contents of bulletins.

25. FORM T.S.R. (TEMPORARY SPEED RESTRICTION)

(See specimen)

(a) Train Drivers must obtain from the official to whom they report for duty
two copies of Form TSR outlining all temporary speed restrictions in force
other than those outlined in Rule 344 (a), on the area or areas over which
they are to operate.
(b) The official to whom the Train Driver reports for duty will complete the
Form TSR in triplicate, in ink, outlining thereon all temporary speed
restrictions in force as outlined in clause (a) and including those received
from the Train Controller as outlined in Rule 344 (b).
(c) The official will provide copies of Form TSR for the Train Driver and
Assistant and deliver same to the Train Driver, retaining one copy for his

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 office record. The Train Assistant, on receipt of his copy from the Train
Driver must sign the Train Driver’s copy.
(d) Drivers of motor trolleys and other similar track units operated as trains
must familiarize themselves with existing temporary speed restrictions.

26. TRAIN NOTICE OF EXTRA TRAINS AND ADVICE OF CANCELLED

TRAINS

(a) When an extra train, other than a track unit, is to be run, train notice will
be issued over the signature of the Director Operations to the Train Driver
and Assistant of the extra train, and to Train Controllers, Yard Master and
other employees concerned. When train notices are transmitted by
telephone, the employees receiving the information will acknowledge
receipt of same by giving his name and occupation.
(b) When a regular train, or an extra train previously advertised by train notice
is cancelled, or when a track unit is to run as a train, such information
must be communicated by the quickest available means to Train
Controller/Yard Master and other employees concerned.

27. TRAIN CONTROLLERS TO KEEP EACH OTHER AND YARD

MASTERS INFORMED OF TRAIN MOVEMENTS

Train Controllers/Yard Master controlling movement of trains on adjacent

territories must keep each other informed of trains moving from one territory to
the other.

28. APPLICATION OF ABSOLUTE WORKING

NOTE: Absolute Working is applicable to all territories of the railway

(a) Except as provided for in clauses (b) and (c) a train must not be permitted
to enter a section occupied by another train until such train has:
(i) Entirely cleared the section, or
(ii) Been reported clear of the section.
(iii) Been reported clear of the line limits.
(b) A train may enter a section when following a track unit or light engine
running as a sweeper at the time interval of 30 minutes.
(c) Trains may enter a section occupied by another train under circumstances
outlined in Rules 31, 33 and 34. .
(d) When it has been desired that a Sweeper runs ahead of a train form TW-1
shall be issued and the following instructions shall be observed by the
Train Controller/Yard Master, train and sweeper crew:
(i) Train and sweeper must be ready for immediate departure after
obtaining the proceeding authorities.

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 (ii) Train and sweeper crew must be advised of the circumstance.
(iii) The Train Controller/Yard Master to issue train proceeding
authority to the train crew after twenty (20) minutes of issuance of
proceeding authority to the sweeper crew.
(iv) The sweeper crew must announce their departure time to Train
Controller/Yard Master and in turn the Train Controller/Yard
Master to announce the sweeper departure time to the train crew.
(e) When a track unit or light engine running as a sweeper 30 minutes ahead
of the train loses time due to defect to the track unit, light engine or the
railway track, protection against following approaching movement must at
once be afforded in the manner prescribed by Rule 29 and 336.
Communication with the Train Controller/Yard Master and the train must
be established.
(f) Except as prescribed by Rule 29 (c) and 33 (b), a train authorized to use a
section may move in either directions within that section. When a train
except a work train, is to set back, the movement must be made at SLOW
speed sounding the engine whistle Rule 10 (a) frequently as a warning to
permanent way or other employees on or in the vicinity of the main line.
Work trains will be governed by the requirements of Rules 112 (b) or 113
as applicable.

29. MANUAL PROTECTION OF DISABLED TRAIN

NOTE: Not applicable within limits of shunt – (See Rule 107.)

(a) Before request for assistance is sent to the Train Controller/Yard Master
the disabled train must be protected in both directions as outlined in clause
(b).
(b) (i) Except as provided for in clauses (ii) and (iii), Flagman must go
out sufficient distance not less than 800 metres in both directions
to ensure full protection against the assisting train. After going out
the required distance the Flagman will place detonators not more
than 20 metres apart to cause two explosions. The Flagman must
remain at this location, displaying a red flag and, in addition, by
night or in obscure weather, a red light until recalled or relieved.
If recalled for any reason, the detonators must be removed from the
rails before the Flagman returns to his train.
(ii) If within the flagging distance there is a station controlling
movements into the section occupied by a disabled train, a
Flagman will take up a position displaying stop signals at the limits
of shunt board reached by him, first placing detonators as
prescribed by (i) outside the limits of shunt board.
(iii) If manual flag protection cannot be provided in one or both
directions, a red flag and, in addition, by night or in obscure
weather a red light must be placed between the rails at the point
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 prescribed by (i) or (ii). Detonators must also be placed beyond
the red flag as prescribed by (i) or (ii).
(c) When protection is provided as outlined in clause (b), such protection
must be continued until the assisting train has arrived or request for
assistance has been cancelled.
(d) Flagman must be equipped by day with a red flag on a staff and at least
12 detonators, and in addition, by night or in obscure weather a red light.
(e) The Train Driver will be responsible to ensure that adequate protection is
provided, and will only be responsible for the protection of his own train.
(f) If it can be avoided, a disabled train should not stop at a location where the
view from an assisting train is obstructed.

30. REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE

(a) When a train is disabled in a section due to any cause, and is unable to move in
either direction and the assistance of another train or engine is required, the Train
Driver after arranging protection of his train as prescribed by Rule 29, must
communicate with the Train Controller/Yard Master controlling movements in
the section by whatever means available, and request assistance. Before doing so,
the Train Driver must cancel the train proceeding authority in his possession with
the Train Controller/Yard Master. Request for assistance must be made in writing
by the Train Driver, stating his name, occupation and train number, and must
contain information as to the location of the disabled train, nature of the defect,
assistance required, and any other information that may be of help to the Train
Controller/Yard Master in arranging assistance. Request for assistance must be
signed by both Train Driver and Assistant of the disabled train. If the Train
Driver is unable to communicate with the Train Controller/Yard Master direct, the
information together with the cancelled warrant must be sent by another member
of the train crew or other employee qualified in the operating rules, who must also
give his name and occupation to the Train Controller/Yard Master.

(b) After receiving the request for assistance, to ensure correctness, the Train
Controller/Yard Master must repeat to the sender the information received, stating
his name after the repeat. The sender will write the Train Controller/Yard
Master’s name on his copy, and if correctly repeated, will respond with the word
“correct”

(c) After assistance has been requested the disabled train MUST NOT move In
either direction or protection removed except as authorized by the Train Driver
of the assisting train or unless request for assistance has been cancelled as
prescribed by Rule 32.

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31. ARRANGING ASSISTANCE AND PROCEDURE TO BE FOLLOWED BY
THE ASSISTING TRAIN

(a) After receiving request for assistance the Train Controller/Yard Master
must make necessary arrangements to provide immediate assistance.
(b) When practicable, the Train Driver of the disabled train should be
informed from which direction assistance can be expected and ensure that
his train is protected in both directions as prescribed by Rule 29 until the
assisting train arrives.
(c) A train dispatched to assist a disabled train will be authorized to enter a
section as prescribed by Rule 113. The crew of the assisting train must be
advised the location of the disabled train, nature of the defect, assistance
required, and must be given any other information or instructions that may
be necessary.
(d) The assisting train must approach the vicinity of the disabled train at
SLOW speed, prepared to stop at a Flagman, or a red flag located
between the rails, protecting a disabled train. The Flagman, if any, will be
picked up and will act as a Pilot for the assisting train. If the disabled train
is protected as prescribed by Rule 29 (b) (iii), the assisting train must stop
at the red flag, remove same and the red light if any from between the
rails and proceed at SLOW speed to the disabled train. When the
assisting train arrives at the location of the disabled train, the Flagman
providing protection in the opposite direction will be recalled or, if there
was no Flagman in that direction the red flag, red light if any, and
detonators placed as prescribed by Rule 29 (b) (iii) will be removed.
(e) On arrival at the disabled train, all movements thereafter by either train
will be under the direction of the Train Driver of the assisting train.
(f) When the disabled train is able to proceed under its own power to the
station to which it was originally authorized, another authority must be
obtained.
(g) After assistance has been rendered, if both trains are to move in the same
direction, they must be coupled and moved as one train until the section is
cleared.

32. CANCELLING REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE

(a) If, after requesting for assistance, it is decided assistance is not required, the
Train Driver will request that assistance be cancelled.
(b) If assistance has not yet been dispatched , the Train Controller/Yard Master will
acknowledge request for cancellation in writing stating: “Assistance requested
by Train Driver………………………………………of train number
……………….. is cancelled”, adding the time and his name. The Train Driver
will record this in writing. The Train Driver and Assistant will repeat same to the
Train Controller/Yard Master, giving their names, which the Train
Controller/Yard Master will record on his copy. If repeated correctly, the Train
Controller/Yard Master will respond, “Correct.” After the request for assistance

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 has been cancelled, the Train Driver will obtain another train proceeding
authority. After recalling the Flagman, if any, or, after removing the red flag, red
light, if any and detonators prescribed by Rule 29 (b) (iii) the train may proceed
as though assistance had not been requested.

(c) If request for cancellation of assistance is received after the assisting train has
been dispatched, the Train Controller/Yard Master will not authorize
cancellation until he has contacted and advised the Train Driver of the
assisting train that assistance is no longer required

33. OTHER TRAINS ENTERING SECTION OCCUPIED BY AN ASSISTING

TRAIN
(a) Before permitting a train to enter a section occupied by an assisting train
and a disabled train the Train Controller/Yard Master must obtain
permission in writing from the Train Driver and Assistant of the assisting
train. Such permission must be signed by the Train Driver and Assistant of
the assisting train. The Train Controller/Yard Master must make a written
copy of the permission and repeat it to the sender to ensure correct
understanding, giving his name which must be endorsed on the sender’s
copy with the time repeated.
(b) Before giving such permission, the Train Driver of the assisting train must
arrange his train or the disabled train protected as prescribed by Rule 29
(b) (i) or (ii) as applicable, in the direction from which the other train will
arrive, and must not permit his train, or the disabled train to move nor
protection removed in that direction until the other train arrives. The
Flagman protecting the assisting or disabled train must remain in flagging
position until the other train arrives.
(c) Trains entering the section under these circumstances will be authorized in
the same manner as that prescribed for an assisting train as outlined in
Rule 31 (c), and must be advised of the location(s) of all trains already in
the section.
(d) The train must approach the vicinity of the assisting or disabled train at
SLOW speed prepared to stop at the Flagman and will then be governed
by his instructions. If authorized to proceed beyond the Flagman, on
reaching the location of the assisting or disabled train, the train will be
governed by instruction of the Train Driver of the assisting train.

34. AUTHORITY FOR TWO WORK TRAINS IN THE SAME SECTION

When separated by an impassable line condition, other than that caused by a

disabled or other train as outlined in Rules 31 and 33, work trains may be
authorized to enter from either end to work within specified work and time limits
in a section. Such trains will be authorized by Form TW-1 as applicable.

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 35. PROTECTION AGAINST RETURNING MOVEMENT
(a) When, for any reason, a portion of a train is left on the main line in a
Section, every precaution must be taken to protect that portion against the
returning movement. After complying with the requirements of Rule 62
(a) detonators must be placed not more than 20 metres apart to cause two
explosions not less than 800 metres in advance of the remaining portion.
In addition, by night or in obscure weather, a red light must be
prominently displayed on the front of the leading vehicle of the remaining
portion. The Train Assistant must take up a position with flagging
equipment at the detonators placed in advance of the remaining portion to
give hand signals to the returning movement. On trains not accompanied
by a Train Assistant, the Train Driver will arrange for any other qualified
employee to perform these duties.
(b) When returning to pick up the remaining portion the movement must
approach at SLOW speed prepared to stop at the Flagman.
(c) When a portion of the train is left in a section the Train Driver must
arrange to advise the Train Controller/Yard Master by the quickest
available means of communication and the train crew will be governed by
his instructions.

PROTECTION OF ADJACENT LINES

When a train is disabled or stopped by an emergency application of brakes, adjacent
running lines liable to be obstructed must at once be protected in both directions in the
manner prescribed by Rule 29 (b) (i) until it is known such lines are safe and clear for the
movement of trains. The Train Assistant will be responsible for protection in the rear and
the Driver in the front.

PROTECTION OF LINE IN EMERGENCY

In emergency cases when a line is suddenly found defective or obstructed, any employee
must, by the use of flags, lights, detonators, or other signals, make every possible effort to
warn and stop trains. The Train Controller/Yard Master must be advised by the quickest
available means of communication and the employee will be governed by his
instructions. The Train Controller/Yard Master must advise those responsible for
repairing the line or clearing the obstruction, and must not permit movements over the
defective area unless it is known it is safe to do so. When practicable, the main line must
be initially protected as prescribed by Rule 336.

38. ADVICE OF FOULED OR DAMAGED TRACK

Should the Train Controller/Yard Master be informed or have any reason to

believe the track in a section is fouled or damaged, or is in any way unsafe for the
passage of trains, all concerned must be advised, and trains must not be
permitted to enter the section until it is known it is safe to do so.

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39. EXAMINATION OF TRAINS IN MOTION BY TRAIN CREWS

(a) Members of the train crew on the engine and in the brake van when
provided must, at frequent intervals, observe the safe operation of their
train. When there is evidence of a dangerous condition the train must be
brought to a stop and an inspection made of the train. Vehicles found
unsafe for travel that cannot be repaired by the train crew must be
detached from the train and left at a station and the Train Controller/Yard
Master advised of the circumstances. Such vehicles must be affixed with
Red Cross or Red Cross “A” labels by the Train Assistant as
circumstances warrant.

(b) When vehicles are found defective from any cause but considered fit to
travel, “violet labels”, giving details of the defect must be attached to the
defective vehicle by the Train Assistant. In case of accidental parting of
trains the Train Assistant must attach “violet labels” to both vehicles
between which the parting occurred. In all cases when “violet labels” are
attached to vehicles and the defect will interfere with the normal running
of the train, the Train Controller/Yard Master must be advised by the
Driver.
(c) Members of the train crew on the engine must frequently look back to
observe that the train is complete.
(d) When approaching stations where trains are to stop, cross or be passed,
approaching descending gradient, or at any point where failure of the
vacuum/air brake may be attended with hazard, the Train Assistant when
the van is provided must be extra vigilant and be within convenient access
to the brake valve to take action to stop the train immediately should the
need arise.

40. INSPECTION OF TRAINS ENROUTE

(a) Employees in the vicinity of passing trains must make every effort to
closely observe the condition of equipment on such trains. If a dangerous
condition is observed every effort must be made to stop the train. The
employee must advise the Train Controller/Yard Master by the quickest
available means of communication and the Train Controller/Yard Master
must take necessary action as required. If the defect may have caused, or is
likely to cause obstruction or damage to the line, other trains must not be
permitted to enter the section until the line has been inspected and
reported safe for train movements. When the Train Controller/Yard
Master cannot be advised, if necessary, the next train in the section must
be stopped by the employee observing the defect and the train crew
advised of the condition.

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 (b) Train Drivers, and members of the train crew on engines of moving trains,
must be on the lookout for signals given by employees calling attention to
conditions on their train.
(c) Train Assistants on the rear of moving trains, when the van is provided
must frequently look back at the line to see if there is evidence of dragging
equipment.
(d) Before starting from a station where Carriage and Wagon Examiners are
employed, Train Drivers and Assistants must be advised by the Examiner
that all vehicles on their train are in good order. In the absence of
Carriage and Wagon Examiners, the Train Driver and Assistant must
know that all vehicles on their train are fit to travel. They must examine
them en route whenever they have an opportunity to do so. All vehicles
added to their train en route must be examined with extra care.

l bring the train to a stop immediately.

(c) When a van is provided, on receipt of “right away” hand signal
prescribed by clause (b) the Driver will acknowledge same by sounding
engine whistle signal Rule 10 (e). Failing to receive this
acknowledgement the Train Assistant will draw the attention of the Driver
by a cautious application of the vacuum/air brake. If acknowledgement is
still not received the Train Assistant must take action to stop the train.

42. LEVEL CROSSINGS

NOTE: (i) When it has been desired that the level crossing be protected by a
Flagman, he must position himself on the side of the Train Driver of the
approaching train or shunt movement, standing beside the line and road, facing
the direction of the train or shunt movement stopping vehicular traffic.
(ii) He must be equipped, with a red flag by day and by night or in obscure
weather a light showing red to vehicular traffic.
(iii) When a member of a train or shunt crew or level crossing Flagman is
required to protect a level crossing such protection need only be provided
until the crossing is fully occupied by the engine or leading vehicle.

(a) When propelled train movements and all shunt movements are being made over a
level crossing, such crossings must be protected by a member of a train or shunt
crew standing at the crossing. Under these circumstances, the speed of trains and
shunt movements must not exceed 15 km/h.

When a train or shunt movement passes entirely over a level crossing it must not
move in the opposite direction unless the crossing is protected by a member of the
crew standing at the crossing.
(b) At level crossings where there are more than one line, movements over the Level
crossing on lines other than the main line must not exceed a speed of 15 km/h for

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 a distance of 100 metres from the crossing until the crossing is fully occupied by
the engine or leading vehicle. Where level crossing indicator boards are marked
with a large letter (F), Train and Shunt movement must approach such level
crossing at a speed not exceeding 15 km/h until the level crossing is occupied by
the engine or the leading vehicle.
(c) When shunt movements are being made over the level crossing, every effort
must be made to avoid excessive delay to road traffic particularly during
peak road traffic hours. The unnecessary blocking of level crossings is
PROHIBITED.
(d) When an employee is to protect the level crossing he must be equipped with a red
flag by day, and by night or in obscure weather a light showing RED to vehicular
traffic. When providing such protection hand signal for the train or shunt
movement to occupy the crossing must not be given until all road traffic has been
brought to a stop.

POINTS, DERAILS AND SCOTCH BLOCKS

NOTE: When spring, tumbler, dual control or electric points are operated by
hand rules governing hand operated points will apply.

43. HAND OPERATED POINTS

(a) Train Assistants, employees in charge of shunt movements, and those

employees responsible for the reception and dispatch of trains are
responsible for the proper setting of points manually operated by them and
by those coming under their supervision, except that, when the rules
designate the specific employee to handle points, that employee will be
responsible for the proper setting of points manually operated by him. This
does not relieve other employees of their responsibility in the proper
setting of points.
(b) Except where catch points are provided, main line points must be set and
locked for the main line when not in use. Unless otherwise directed by
special instructions, points on other lines must be set for the straight line
after having been used, and those equipped with locks must be locked.

(c) Immediately after having been turned, points must be closely

examined to ensure that they are properly set.

(d) A train or shunt movement must not proceed beyond the clearance
indicator of the line on which it is standing until the facing or trailing
points connected with the movement have been properly set.

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 points must not be returned to normal position until the train or shunt
movement is entirely clear of the main line.

(f) Before commencing a movement over a crossover, both sets of points

must be correctly set for the crossover and the movement must be
completed before either set of points is returned to normal position. The
points on the line from which the movement is to start must be set first.
Crossover points must not be set for a crossover movement while any
other movement is closely approaching or passing on the other line.

(g) During shunt operations or when a train is to enter or leave the main
line, the Driver must be sure that the points in front of the engine are
properly set for the movement.

44. POINTS DISC

NOTE: When in perpendicular position as illustrated it indicates points are set
in normal position.

Front Side

Point’s discs must be provided at tumbler points on the main line and other running lines.
If points disc does not indicate the points are set in normal position, movements
approaching such points must, unless hand signal to proceed is displayed at the points,
stop short, and must not proceed until the points have been examined by a member of the
train or shunt crew. When points are restored to normal position after having been used,
point’s disc must be secured in position to indicate points are set in normal position.

45. SPRING POINTS

(a) Spring points must not be trailed through without setting them by hand.
(b) Before a facing point movement is made over spring points the points must
be examined to ensure they are set for the intended movement.
(c) When spring points cannot be properly set no movement shall be made over
them until they have been repaired.

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 46. CATCH POINTS

(a) When not in use, catch points must be set and locked in a position to derail
or divert run away vehicles or engines.
(b) Facing point movements over catch points equipped with a spring
Mechanism to automatically restore points to derailing position after being
trailed through, are PROHIBITED.

47. DUAL CONTROL POINTS

(Points operated by hand by means of selector and hand throw levers)

NOTE: (i) Dual Control Points are placed in enable position by moving the
Selector lever from disable ”green” to enable “red” as indicated on the
lever.
(ii) Points are set by moving hand throw lever from Normal “green”
to reverse “red” as indicated on the lever.

(a) Except as otherwise provided in the operating rules, the selector lever
of dual control points must not be placed in “enable” position nor
hand throw lever operated for train or shunt movements without
permission of the Train Controller/Yard Master.
(b) When dual control points are to be operated by hand, the following
procedure must be followed:
(i) If points are found to be in normal position. The selector lever
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 position. The points may then be set by the hand throw lever.
After the train has moved completely over the points, or after shunt
movements have been completed, hand throw lever must be
returned to “N“ (normal) green position and selector lever to
“disable” – green position.
(ii) If points are found to be in reverse position. The hand throw
lever must be placed in “R” (reverse) red position before the
selector lever is moved from “disable” green to “enable” red
position. After selector lever has been placed in “enable” red
position the points may be set by the hand throw lever. After the
train has moved completely over the points, or after shunt
movements have been completed, hand throw lever must be placed
in “R” (reverse) red position and selector lever returned to
“disable” position after which hand throw lever will be returned to
“N” (normal) position (green).
(iii) On completion of train or shunt movement and, after levers have
been in the position outlined in (i) or (ii) the Train Assistant or
Employee In Charge of shunting must secure all levers on the dual
control points machine with the locks provided for that purpose.
(c) When dual control points are to be operated by hand these duties will
be performed by the Train Assistant, or a member of the shunt crew, or
the Employee In Charge of the maintenance work. At stations where
there is an Official In Charge these duties will be performed under his
direction. Only those employees authorized to do so may operate dual
control points by hand.
(d) Sand must not be used, nor water permitted to run from engines over
dual control points.

ELECTRIC POINTS

(Points operated by hand by means of a crank handle)

NOTE: (i) Electric Points are placed for hand operation by inserting crank
handle into recess provided on Electric point machine, and points
are operated by turning the crank. Crank handle, when not in use,
is either kept in the Trains Office, Yard Office or Railway Security
Inquiries Office.
(ii) Wherever the words “hand position” appear in connection with
electric points, they refer to points placed for hand operation, and
the words “motor position” refers to points placed for motor
operation.

(a) Except as otherwise provided in the Operating Rules, the crank handle must not
be inserted into recesses provided on electric points nor points operated by hand
for train/shunt movements without permission of the Train Controller/Yard
Master.

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 (b) When electric points are to be operated by hand these duties will be performed by
the Train Assistant, or member of the shunt crew or the Employee In Charge of
maintenance work. At stations where there is an Official In Charge these duties
will be performed under his direction. After train or shunt movements have been
completed points must be left in normal position and the recess cover(s) replaced
to restore the points to motor position, only those employees authorized to do so
may operate Electric points by hand
(c) .Sand must not be used, nor water permitted to run from engines over electric
points.

49. DERAILS

On lines where derails are provided, except where such lines are being used,
derails must be set and locked in derailing position whether or not there are
vehicles on the line. Before signals are given for movements on such lines the
derail must be placed in non-derailing position.

50. SCOTCH BLOCKS

Where scotch blocks are provided they must be removed when performing shunt
movements, and must be placed on the line and locked when such movements are
completed, whether or not there are vehicles on the line.

51. DEFECTIVE OR DAMAGED POINTS, POINTS LOCKS, POINTS DISCS,

DERAILS AND SCOTCH BLOCKS

(a) When it is known or suspected that any part of points is defective or

damaged and will not permit safe passage, no movement must be
permitted over same until the points have been examined and repaired or
secured, if necessary, to permit safe passage. The Train Controller/Yard
Master and those responsible for making repairs must be advised as
quickly as possible. When practicable, train and shunt crews must be
advised of damaged or defective points.
(b) When, due to disconnection or other reasons, points cannot be operated by
hand, movements must not be permitted over the points until they have
been set and secured for the route to be used.

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 (c) When points locks, points discs, derails or scotch blocks are found to be
broken, missing or otherwise unserviceable, the Train Controller/Yard
Master and nearest permanent way employee responsible for making
repairs, must be advised so that repairs or replacement be made promptly.
(d) When defects are on main line points every effort must be made to have
repairs made immediately.

52. EMPLOYEE IN CHARGE OF A TRAIN

(a) The Train Driver is the Employee In Charge of the train and will be
governed by the instructions of the Train Controller/Yard Master. At
manned stations he will also be governed by the instructions of the
Official In Charge at that station.
(b) Train Drivers and Assistants are responsible for the safe operation of their
trains and the observance of the rules. Under conditions not provided for
by the rules, must take every precaution for safe operation. This does not
relieve other employees of their responsibility under the rules.

53.TRAIN DRIVERS AND ASSISTANTS TO BE ACQUAINTED WITH THE

LINE

Train Drivers and Assistants must be fully acquainted with the line over which they
operate. If for any reason a Train Driver or Assistant is required to operate over lines
with which he is not acquainted he must be accompanied by a Pilot. The presence of a
Pilot will not in any way relieve the Train Driver or Assistant of his responsibility under
the rules.

54. TRAIN ASSISTANT TO RIDE ON BRAKE VAN WHEN PROVIDED

When the Train is manned by two Train Assistants, the most senior Train Assistant must
ride on the brake van when provided on the rear of the train while the train is in motion.

55. CO-ORDINATION BETWEEN DRIVERS WHEN MORE THAN ONE

ENGINE WORKING A TRAIN

When there is more than one engine working a train, the Driver of the leading engine will
be responsible for co-coordinating the movements of the engines by the use of
appropriate engine whistle signals or other means, and for the working of continuous
vacuum/air brake.

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 56. DRIVERS MUST NOT LEAVE ENGINES UNATTENDED

Except in unavoidable circumstances, Drivers must not leave their engine without a
competent employee being left in charge. If for any reason this cannot be done and the
Driver is required to leave the engine unattended, he must, before leaving the engine take
steps to ensure that the engine is properly secured to prevent it from moving or being
moved.

57. THE SIMULTANEOUS ENTRY PROHIBITED

The simultaneous entry of trains at any station is PROHIBITED. When more than one
train is to be received, the first train to enter must have come to the stop short of the
clearance indicator at the forward end of the line on which it was received before hand
signals or instructions are given for another train to enter.

58. RECEPTION AND PROTECTION OF PASSENGER CARRYING TRAINS

AT STATIONS

(a) Drivers of passenger carrying trains required to stop at a station to

discharge or receive passengers must approach such stations with caution
prepared to stop at the recognized stopping place.
(b) At stations where platforms are provided, passenger carrying trains must
be received on the line immediately adjacent to the platform. If, for
unavoidable reasons, a passenger carrying train is received on any other
line, other trains and shunt movements must not be permitted between the
passenger carrying train and the platform until the safety of passengers is
ensured. When such movements are permitted they must be made at
SLOW speed.
(c) Trains and shunt movements must be made with extreme care when
crossing or passing a train discharging or receiving passengers at a station.

(d) When passenger carrying trains are to cross or pass each other at a station
where each has passengers to discharge or receive, and a platform is
provided, the train first to enter will be received on the platform line. The
second train will not be permitted to enter until the first train has
completed its station work and has moved clear of the platform. The
second train will then be received on the platform line.

59. RECEPTION OF TRAINS AT ATTENDED STATION

(a) Before a train is received at attended stations all conflicting shunt

movements, including movements over the points at the forward end of
the line on which the train is to be received, must be suspended 15 minutes
before the arrival of the expected train.

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(b) For the reception of trains, a train must not proceed beyond the fixed
points indicator board on the mainline until “permission to enter” hand
signal Rule 8 (d) has been received from a Flagman standing at the
mainline points.

(c) Before giving a hand signal to permit a train to enter, the employee
responsible for the reception of trains must ensure that the line on which
the train is to be received is clear and that all hand operated points over
which the train will pass are properly set for the movement and locked.
“PERMISSION TO ENTER” hand signal must continue to be displayed
until the engine has passed the Flagman.

(d) Trains must not be received on occupied or obstructed lines if it can be

avoided. When a train is to be received on such lines, “Permission to
enter” hand signal must not be given until the train has been brought to a
stop and the Driver verbally informed of the circumstances.

(e) The engine or leading vehicle of a train received must be brought to a stop,
short of the clearance indicator at the forward end of the line on which it is
received. If the rear of the train remains foul of an adjoining line after
stopping, the Train Assistant must protect that portion of the train from
possible approaching movements by means of hand signals. Under these
circumstances the Train Controller/Yard Master must be advised and
protection continued until the rear of the train has been moved clear.

60. DISPATCH OF TRAINS FROM ATTENDED STATIONS

(a) Before a train is dispatched from an attended station, all conflicting shunt
movements at the end from which the train has to be dispatched must be
suspended.
(b) A train must not depart until “right away” hand signal Rule 8(b) has been
received from a Flagman standing at the first points over which the train
will pass.

(c) Before giving a hand signal to permit a train to depart, the employee
responsible for the dispatch of trains from yard lines must ensure that the
line over which the train will pass is clear up to the main line. He must
also ensure that all hand operated points over which the train will pass are
properly set for the movement and locked. “Right away” hand signal must
continue to be displayed until the engine has passed the Flagman.

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 61. VEHICLES LEFT ON RUNNING LINES

(a) Vehicles must not be left isolated on the main line or other running lines if
it can be avoided.
(b) When vehicles are left on a running line at an unattended station, the Train
Controller/Yard Master controlling movements on such lines must
immediately be advised. The Train Controller/Yard Master must arrange
train movements accordingly.
(c) When for any reason a train is to leave some vehicles or be divided at a
halt or in a section, if it can be avoided, the remaining vehicles or portion
of the train must not be left on a steep gradient where vehicles are liable to
run away, due to failure of the brakes. When possible, before leaving
vehicles or the train is divided, the train must be set back to a location
where the line is reasonably flat.

62. APPLYING HAND BRAKES ON VEHICLES LEFT AT ANY LOCATION

(a) When vehicles are left at any location, the Train Assistant or Employee In
Charge of shunt movements must arrange to have hand brakes fully
applied on the brake van if any, and on not less than half the vehicles,
starting with the vehicle at the lower end of the gradient, to prevent them
from moving. After hand brakes have been applied they must be checked
to ensure they are functioning properly. In addition, a sufficient number
of wheels of such vehicles must be wedged when conditions warrant due
to gradient. Under no circumstances must vacuum/air brakes be released
when vehicles are left at any point, but must not be relied upon to hold
vehicles after the engine has been detached.
(b) Before coupling to vehicles at any location, care must be taken to ensure
that the vehicles being coupled are properly secured.
(c) Before moving vehicles from any location vacuum/air and hand brakes on
such vehicles must be released and wedges if any removed.
(d) Rule 49 applies to lines provided with derails and Rule 50 to those with
scotch blocks.

63. SHUNT OPERATIONS - GENERAL

(a) Shunt movements will be governed by hand signals and verbal

instructions.
(a) At stations where an employee has been assigned to supervise all shunt
movements, it will be his responsibility to plan and co-ordinate all such
movements.
(b) When necessary to perform shunting at the same time at both ends of the
yard, or in two yards connected with each other, to ensure safety of
operations, employees in charge of shunt crews must have a proper
understanding with each other concerning the movements to be made.

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(c) Shunting on the Main line outside the limits of shunt is PROHIBITED.
(d) Before shunt movements are commenced, the Driver must be informed, if
practicable the nature of the movements to be made and the number of
vehicles to be handled at any one time. The Driver will decide the number
of vehicles to be coupled for vacuum/air brakes and will advise the
Employee In Charge of shunting accordingly, who must comply with his
instructions. Before commencing any movement the Driver must know
that sufficient braking power has been provided.
(e) Before uncoupling vehicles, the vacuum/air brake, electrical and other
connections must be separated and secured by the Employee In Charge of
shunting.
(f) Vehicles must not be left standing foul of other lines unless they are
properly protected against possible movements on such lines. Vehicles
must not be moved foul of other lines while there is a conflicting
movement on such lines.
(g) Before coupling to or moving vehicles on Goods Shed lines, repair lines,
or other lines used for loading or offloading traffic, all persons in or about
such vehicles must be verbally warned to stay clear of the vehicles. Any
equipment used in loading or offloading traffic or used in repair work,
likely to be damaged or cause damage must be moved clear. Before
moving vehicles, all vehicle doors must be closed and secured.
Tarpaulins, ropes and chains if any must be secured.
(h) On dead-end lines equipped with stop blocks no vehicle must be left
standing within fifteen (15) metres of the stop block, except that on a line
equipped with a sand drag of at least six ( 6) metres in length, vehicles
may be left immediately shot of the sand drag.
(i) Vehicles must, when practicable be attached to, and detached from
Passenger carrying trains without the remainder of the train being moved.
(j) Before coupling to occupied coaching stock, the movement must be
stopped between 2 and 4 metres short of the vehicle(s) and coupling must
be made as gently as possible.
(k) Hand shunting must not be performed on a gradient where it is possible for
a vehicle to escape out of control, and must not be made unto a running
line unless authorized by the employee controlling movements on such
lines.
(l) Fly shunting, a method of shunting by which vehicles being pulled by an
engine are uncoupled from the engine before reaching facing points and
are diverted to another line after the engine has passed over the points) is
PROHIBITED.
(m) Double shunting, a method of shunting by which a rake of vehicles is
loose shunted and vehicles in a rake are diverted to more than one line) is
PROHIBITED.
(o) Loose shunting is PROHIBITED.
(p) Shunting with or against coaching stock, tank vehicles, vehicles containing
livestock, logs, abnormal loads, explosives or other dangerous goods,
vehicles labeled FRAGILE, and vehicles fitted with roller bearing axle

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 boxes should be limited to a minimum. Except diesel Tank vehicles, other
tank vehicles whether loaded or empty, and other vehicles containing
inflammable goods must not be attached next to the engine while shunting.
(q) Shunting over weigh bridges is PROHIBITED except for the purpose of
weighing vehicles. Speed of movements over weigh bridges must not
exceed five (5) km/h. Under no circumstance must an engine be permitted
to pass over a weighbridge.
(r) The speed at which a vehicle may be allowed to come into contact with
other vehicles must not exceed average walking pace.
(s) Except where further restricted by (clause q), Rule 42 (b) and Rule (65) all
shunt movements must be made at SLOW speed.

64. PROPELLING MOVEMENTS

When vehicles are being propelled a member of the train or shunt crew must be
on or in the vicinity of the leading vehicle in a position to display hand signals
necessary for controlling the movement, and to warn opposing movements if any.

65. SPEED RESTRICTIONS

NOTE: Except where otherwise provided when speed restrictions are imposed
they apply to the entire movement over the restricted area.

(a) A train must not be operated at a speed in excess of the maximum speed
shown in the working timetable for that type of train on the area on which
it is operating.
(b) Permanent speed restrictions indicated in the working timetable and
marked on the line by permanent speed restrictions boards, and temporary
speed restrictions included in Form TSR and marked on the line by
Temporary Speed Restriction Boards must be strictly observed.
(c) Train and shunt movements must comply with the requirements of the
RESTRICTED and SLOW speed whenever and wherever prescribed by
the Operating Rules and regulations.
(d) Maximum speeds and permanent speed restrictions shown for goods trains
in the working time table or special instructions apply to all trains
handling vehicles not equipped for passenger service. Other trains must
not exceed speeds shown for that class of trains in the working timetable
or special instructions.
(e) Except where further restricted by Rule 42 (a), propelled train movements
must be made at SLOW speed.
(f) Subject to maximum speed and permanent speed restrictions shown in the
working timetable, the following speeds over points situated on straight
track must not be exceeded:-
(i) Facing points when set for main line ……15km/h.
(ii) Facing points when set for turnout ……15km/h.

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 (iii) Trailing points when set for main line…Maximum speed.
(iv) Trailing points when set for turnout …… 15km/h.
Owing to curvature or other unusual conditions a further restriction in speed may
be required over facing points. When so required the speed permitted will be
shown in the working timetable and “permanent speed restriction board” (Rule
307) will be placed at the points to which the restriction applies. The same speed
restriction must be observed when trailing movements are made on the main line
over the same points.
(g) The movement of the track unit or light engine as a sweeper must be made
at restricted speed.
(h) When a train is following a track unit or light engine running as a sweeper
the speed of the train must be at restricted speed.
(i) Unless further restricted by the rules or special instructions, trains using
other lines other than the main line must move at SLOW speed.

66. DRIVERS EXCEEDING SPEED LIMITS

(a) If a Train Driver exceeds the maximum speed shown in the working timetable for his
train, or fails to comply with permanent or other speed restrictions, other members of
the train crew qualified in operating rules and regulations must draw the violation to
his attention and, if necessary, take action to stop the train and report the violation to
the Train Controller/Yard Master.
(b) When the Train Controller/Yard Master observes that on the GPS (Global Positioning
System) Equipment a Train Driver is exceeding the maximum speed for a particular
area or location for his train, he must draw the violation to his attention and if
necessary instruct the Train Driver to stop the train. When such instances occur the
Train Controller/Yard Master must take action as circumstances warrant and record
the particulars in the Train Controller/Yard Master's diary.

67. TRAIN CONTROLLER/YARD MASTER HAND OVER

(a) When a Train Controller/Yard Master is relieved, he must complete a

handover, written in ink, in a book provided for that purpose which must
contain the following information as applicable: -
(i) Numbers of TW forms in effect.
(ii) Explanation of track occupation tags on the panel.
(iii) Details of TWS apparatus and signal and communications failures
and action taken.
(iv) Numbers of trains in sections.
(v) Numbers of “TU” (Track Unit) forms in effect.
(vi) Unusual track conditions and temporary speed restrictions in
effect.
(vii) Temporary Speed Restrictions in effect not covered by Bulletin.
(viii) Instructions issued or to be issued for shunting or other work to be
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 (ix) Extra trains announced and extra trains cancelled.
(x) Other necessary information not included above.
(b) The handover and the forms indicated in items (i) and (v) above must be
read aloud by the incoming Train Controller/Yard Master in the presence
of outgoing Train Controller/Yard Master to ensure correct understanding.
The forms must be initialed by the incoming Train Controller/Yard Master
in acknowledgement thereof. Both Train Controllers/Yard Masters must
sign the handover in the presence of each other showing the time.
(c) If in any item of the handover there is nothing to record the word NIL
must be written against that item.

68. TRAIN CONTROLLER/YARD MASTER’S DIARY

The Train Controller/Yard Master must record in the Train Controller/Yard

Master’s diary, maintained in his office, brief details of extra trains, cancelled
trains, engine failures, train delays, trains losing time, unusual track conditions,
loss of or damage to Track Warrant System equipment, and the failure of such
equipment, points, communications, and any other information affecting train
operations and any other unusual occurrences received in his tour of duty .

69. ABBREVIATIONS.

The following abbreviations may be used:

(a) CTC Centralized Traffic Control
TWS Track Warrant System
JN Junction
Km Kilometer(s)
Km/h Kilometer(s) per hour

(b) Certain months of the year may be abbreviated as follows:

Jan. January
Feb. February
Mar. March
Apr. April
Aug. August
Sept. September
Oct. October
Nov. November
Dec. December

(c) Figures may be used to start the date and year in written authorities and
instructions for train movements.

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(d) Code initials for stations as indicated in the working time table may be
used except in written authorities or where otherwise prohibited.

(e) When necessary to use station names in written authorities or instructions

for train movements they must be spelled exactly as shown in the working
time table

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 ZAMBIA RAILWAYS LIMTED

FORM – TSR
(See Rule 25)

ADVICE OF TEMPORARY SPEED RESTRICTIONS IN FORCE

Station …………………………………………. Date …………………………….

To: Train Driver …………………………… Train No. …………………………

(NAME)

Train Assistant………………………………….
(NAME)
The following speed restrictions must be observed:-
SPEED RESTRICTIONS COVERED BY BULLETIN

NO. …………………………….. DATE …………………………..

Area Items Nos. in force

……………………………………………… …………………………………..

…………………………………………………… …………………………………..

SPEED RESTRICTIONS NOT COVERED BY BULLETINS:

Area Location Speed in km/h

……………………….. ………………………… ……………………………

……………………….. ………………………… ……………………………

……………………….. ………………………… ……………………………

……………………….. ………………………… ……………………………

……………………….. ………………………… ……………………………

……………………….. ………………………… ……………………………

……………………………………………….
(Signature of issuing Official)

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 GENERAL RULES APPLICABLE TO TRACK WARRANT SYSTEM

100. PRIVACY OF CONTROL AND TRAINS OFFICE

(a) Control and trains offices are strictly private and only those employees whose
duties require their presence will be permitted to enter these offices. Train
Controller/Yard Master must not leave the office at any time during his tour of
duty without first handing over his duties to another fully qualified Train
Controller/Yard Master.
(b) Control panel, computers, radios, telephones and other equipment must only be
operated by those authorized and qualified to do so.

101. TERRITORY WHERE THE TRACK WARRANT SYSTEM IS

APPLICABLE

On portions of the railway so specified in the working timetable the movement of

trains on the main/branch line will be governed by track warrant.

102. TRAIN PROCEEDING AUTHORITY

Possession of a Warrant by the Driver of a train will constitute a train proceeding

authority and will authorize train movements only in the section or sections to
which the warrant applies.

103. SUPERVISION OF TRAINS

The movement of trains shall be supervised by the Train Controller/Yard Master

who will issue instructions as may be necessary.

104. TRAINS NOT TO ENTER SECTION WITHOUT TRAIN PROCEEDING

AUTHORITY

(a) A train must not proceed into a section beyond the limits of shunt unless
the Driver of the engine is in possession of a proper train proceeding
authority.

(b) If for any reason any portion of a train or shunt movement enters a section
without a warrant, every effort must be made to protect that portion of the
movement against conflicting movements. The Driver or another member
of the train or shunt crew must immediately communicate with the Train
Controller/Yard Master and be governed by his instructions. When such
instances occur a Train Controller/Yard Master must take action as

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 circumstances warrant and record the particulars in the Train
Controller/Yard Master’s diary.

105. TRAIN REGISTER

A Train Register shall be maintained by the Train Controller/Yard Master at register

stations and will be used for the purpose of recording details of train movements in
sections controlled by the Train Controller/Yard Master at that station. Train register
must contain the following information:
(i) Train number.
(ii) Train proceeding authority number (type – Warrant number or Wooden
Staff code engraving).
(iii) Time of departure from station in rear.
(iv) Times of arrival and departure at register stations.
(v) Time of arrival at station in advance.
(vi) Other relevant information pertaining to train movements.
(vii) Train Driver’s name and signature.
(viii) Train Assistant’s name and signature.
(ix) Engine number.
(x) Load of the train.
(xi) Fuel and Lubricant levels.
(xii) Condition of radio equipment.
(xiii) Condition of Fire Fighting Equipment and log books.
(xiv) Condition of GPS (Global Positioning System) Equipment.

106. REGISTERING OF TRAINS

(a) (i) At attended stations the Official In Charge will report immediately to the
Train Controller/Yard Master at CTC/Trains Office the arrival and departure
times of trains at his station and any other relevant information.
(ii) At un-attended stations the Driver of the train will report the arrival
and departure times of his train to the Train Controller/Yard
Master.
(iii) On arrival at un-attended station the Train Driver will report to the
Train Controller/Yard Master at CTC/Trains Office the arrival time
of his train at that station, and, if his train has arrived from un-
attended station, the departure time from the un-attended station.
(b) Except when off duty the Official In Charge at attended station(s) will be
responsible for recording entries in the train register. When there is no
Official In Charge on duty at a register station, the Train Driver will be
responsible for registering in the train register the necessary information
related to the movement of his train. All entries in the train register must
be written in ink and recorded immediately such information is available.

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(c) An Official In Charge resuming duty at a register station must check the
train register at his station and, if the records are incomplete, must take
immediate steps to obtain the information and complete the entries.

107. LIMITS OF SHUNT

(For location see Rule 313)

a. Within limits of shunt, the main line may be used by a train or shunt
movement without a warrant and manual protection against other train
and shunt movements is not required.
b. A warrant shall be issued to a train to proceed to either limits of
protection or fixed points' indicator board as circumstances shall
permit.
c. All train and shunt movements must be made within limits of shunt at
SLOW speed.
d. Within limits of shunt, when shunt operations are being performed, the
Employee In Charge of shunting must ensure that a member of the
shunt crew, with necessary hand signal equipment, is on or in the
vicinity of the vehicle farthest from the engine to give hand signals
pertaining to the movements and to give warning to other trains and
shunt movements approaching or using the limits of shunt.
e. Warning boards placed outside the limits of protection boards shall
warn trains of the approach to the limit of protection board and at
which approaching trains must sound engine whistle Rule 10 (a) and
proceed at slow speed prepared to stop at the limit of protection board.
f. Trains approaching limits of protection boards must after passing the
warning boards, proceed at slow speed sounding engine whistle signal
Rule 10 (m) as a warning to other train and shunt movements within
limits of shunt. Shunt movements at that station hearing this engine
whistle signal must immediately clear the line on which the
approaching train is to be received and suspend shunting.
g. Fixed points indicator boards placed inside limits of protection boards
shall mark the location at which trains must stop and await instructions
or hand signal and at which trains must sound engine whistle Rule 10
(m).
h. Vehicles must not be left standing within Limits of shunt without an
engine attached except during shunt operations, or when authorized by
the Train Controller/Yard Master or Official In Charge at that station.
By night or in obscure weather when vehicles are left on the main line
under these circumstances, they must be protected against approaching
movements with a red flag by day and by night a red light displayed at
both ends of the vehicle or rake.

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 108. ISSUING OF TRACK WARRANT SYSTEM FORMS

(For application of track warrant system forms see Rules 112, 113, 114, and
348)

(a) Track warrant forms will be completed in ink without eraser or

overwriting, issued by and over the signature of the Train Controller/Yard
Master at CTCO (Central Traffic Control Office)/Trains Office, who
controls train movements in the section(s) to which the Track Warrant
Form applies. Only those forms used by the Train Controller/Yard Master
will be machine numbered.
(b) Except as provided for in Rule 114 (d), instructions contained in Track
Warrant Forms, including the printed number of the Track Warrant Form
and the Train Controller/Yard Master’s name, will be transmitted to the
Train Driver or Assistant by open voice communication. The instructions
must be written by the Train Controller/Yard Master as he transmits same.
The Train Driver or Assistant will record the instructions in ink in
duplicate on the prescribed form.
(c) Except when issued as in Rule 114 clause (d), when transmitted by open
voice communication, the entire contents of the Track Warrant Form must
be repeated to the Train Controller/Yard Master by the Train Driver and
Assistant individually to ensure correctness. After each repeat, the
employee repeating must state his/her name and occupation. During each
repeat the Train Controller/Yard Master must check and underscore each
word and figure contained in the instruction. If correctly repeated, the
Train Controller/Yard Master will record on his/her copy the name and
occupation of the employee repeating and the time repeated, and respond
“correct, repeated at (time….)” which must be recorded on his/her copy by
the employee repeating. The Train Controller/Yard Master, and each
employee repeating, must sign his/her copy in the place provided on the
form. The Train Driver and Assistant must sign each other’s copy.
(d) Track Warrant Forms issued as outlined in clause (a) to Employees In
Charge of permanent way work as prescribed in Rule 348 or to Drivers of
light engines, trolleys or other similar track units worked as a train and
accompanied by only one employee qualified in the operating rules will be
handled in the same manner as outlined above except that, duplicate
copies need not be made and it will be sufficient to have the contents
repeated by only one employee who must sign the form in the place
provided for the Driver, or Employee In Charge.
(e) When there is more than one engine working a train, the Driver must
show to the Driver of each additional engine his copy of the Track
Warrant form, which must be read and signed by the other Driver.
(f) In transmitting, dictating, and repeating the contents of the Track Warrant
Forms, train numbers, other numerals and station names must first be
pronounced then spelt letter by letter.

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 (g) Code initials for station names must not be used in instructions contained
in Track Warrant Forms.
(h) Track Warrant Forms must not be acted on until “CORRECT” response
and time has been received from the Train Controller/Yard Master and
endorsed on the copy of the employee to whom the form is issued.
(i) The Train Controller/Yard Master will display his/her copy in a prominent
place on the panorama over the section (s) affected. The form must
remain there until the instructions contained therein have been carried out
or the form cancelled. The form must then be placed on file in the Train
Controller/Yard Master’s Office.

109. IDENTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEE BEFORE TRACK WARRANT

FORM IS ISSUED

Before a track warrant form is issued, the employee to whom it is to be issued must
identify him/herself by giving his/her name, occupation, train number (if applicable) and
location, and in case of form TW – 2, 3 and 4, must in addition, when applicable, give the
time required and the nature of work to be performed.

110. EXTENSION OF TIME LIMIT ON TRACK WARRANT FORMS

(a) When necessary to have the time limit on Form TW – 2, 3 or 4 extended, the
employee to whom the original form was issued will request such extension 15
minutes before the original time expires from the Train Controller/Yard Master,
stating his/her name and occupation, location, track warrant form number and
additional time required. If extension is to be granted, the instructions must be
written by the Train Controller/Yard Master in the space provided on the original
form as s/he transmits same.
(b) The instructions on the extension of time limit will be recorded, repeated and
verified in the same manner outlined in Rule 108.
(c) The time limit on a track warrant Form must not be extended more than once. If
additional time is required, the original form must be cancelled and a new form
issued.

111. CANCELLATION AND DISPOSAL OF TRACK WARRANT FORMS

(a) TW Forms held by Train Drivers and Assistants or Employees In
Charge of Permanent way work when no longer in effect, must be
cancelled by the Train Driver or Employee In Charge of permanent
way work, by endorsing in the spaces provided on the forms the
location and time of cancellation.
(b) When canceling Forms TW – 1 and 2, the Train Driver must state
his/her name and the train number and quote the serial number of TW
– 1 and 2 form respectively in his/her possession, the last vehicle
number on the train, the location of his train and state respectively the

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 time s/he is cancelling the warrant to the Train Controller/Yard Master
who must acknowledge the cancellation.

(c) In all circumstances after the form is cancelled, the Train Driver or
Employee In Charge of permanent way work will transmit by voice
communication to the Train Controller/Yard Master, from the first
available point of communication, the time of cancellation and the
Train Controller/Yard Master will endorse on his/her copy
accordingly. The Train Driver or Employee In Charge of permanent
way work will arrange to send the cancelled forms to the issuing office
where they will be filed together with the copies of the Train
Controller/Yard Master.

112. EXCLUSIVE OCCUPANCY OF MAIN/BRANCH LINE BY A WORK

TRAIN ON FORM TW – 2

NOTE: Form TW – 2 does not constitute a train proceeding authority and will
not be valid unless accompanied by Form TW –1.

(a) A work train may be given exclusive occupancy of the main/branch line
between two stations or within specified limits in a section when authorized
by form TW – 2 issued in accordance with Rule 108.
(b) Form TW – 2 must state the station at which the work train must clear the
section(s) and the train crew will be governed accordingly.
(c) When requesting work and time limits the Train Driver must state his/her
name occupation, train number and location specifying the work limit, time
required and the nature of work to be performed.
(d) Work limits may be stated in kilometers, but when practicable, authority
should be given to work between two stations, and when work limits provide
access to two adjoining stations, form TW – 2 must state at which station the
work train will clear and the train crew will be governed accordingly.
(e) After form TW – 2 has been issued, and after the work train has entered the
work limits, the Train Controller/Yard Master must not allow any other
movement into that section or within the work limits specified for the work
train. In addition he must display his/her copy on the panorama or block the
work limits on the computer, until it is known that the work train has moved
outside the specified work limits.
(f) Except as affected by Rule 29 (c), the work train may move in either direction
within the section (s) stated at restricted speed, subject to the requirements of
Rule 65.
(g) The work train must not move outside the specified work limits except as
authorized by the Train Controller/Yard Master. If for any reason the work
train moves outside the authorized limits, form TW – 2 held by the work train
must be cancelled and, should the work train be required to perform additional
work, another form TW – 2 must be obtained.

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 (h) Except in unavoidable circumstances, the work train must be clear of the
specified work limits before the time limit expires and the Train
Controller/Yard Master so advised. If additional time is required authority
must be obtained from the Train Controller/Yard Master in the space provided
on the form 15 minutes before previous authorized time expires.
If the work train overstays the time limit granted, other trains must not be
permitted to enter the work limits except as provided for in Rules 31 and 33
until the work train has moved outside the work limits.
(i) When a work train overstays the time limit or clears into a station other than
that specified, a full explanation must be recorded by the Train Driver on the
reverse side of form TW – 2.
(j) In circumstances outlined in Rule 34, form TW – 2 will be used to authorize
more than one work train within specified work and time limits within a
section.

113. AUTHORITY TO ENTER OCCUPIED OR OBSTRUCTED SECTION ON

FORM TW – 1

(a) Form TW – 1, issued in accordance with Rule 108, will be used to authorize a
train to enter a section occupied by another train under circumstances outlined in
Rules 31 and 33, and the requirements prescribed by those rules will apply. The
Form must contain in the space provided, all pertinent information related to the
train(s) already in the section as required by Rule 31 (c) or 33 (c) as applicable.
(b) When it is desired the train entering the section to clear the section at a specific
station, such instructions must be included on the form. If the train clears into a
station other than that specified, the Train Driver must advise the Train
Controller/Yard Master and explain on the reverse side of his/her Form TW – 1
the reason for doing so.

114. AUTHORITY TO ENTER SECTION(S) ON WARRANT FORM TW - 1

(a) (i) If a computer fails, trains shall be authorized to enter section(s) on

Form TW – 1 issued in accordance with Rule 108 or as outlined in (d)
below.
(ii) Form TW – 1 must include in the space provided on the form for
instructions and information for train entering occupied section(s)
(See rule 113).
(iii) Form TW – 1 must also include in the space provided on the form
for “additional instructions and information” details of any known
unusual conditions in the section(s) that may in any way interfere
with the safe movement of trains.

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 (b) Before issuing form TW – 1 the Train Controller/Yard Master must satisfy
him/herself that the conditions existing warrant the issuing of the form and that
the instructions contained therein are safe in every respect. The train register
must be checked to ensure that previous movements have cleared the section(s),
that all TW – 1 and TU – 2 forms issued up to that time have been cancelled. If
the train panorama indicates evidence of a train in section(s) and, due to total
failure of communication, the Train Controller/Yard Master is unable to ascertain
that the train has cleared the section (s), Form TW – 1 must not be issued to
permit another train to enter a section (s) until it has been definitely established
that the section (s) to be used are clear of trains, by observing the following:
(i) Track Warrant Forms.
(ii) Red track occupancy indicator tag.
(iii) Train number tags.
(iv) Train Diagrams.
(v) Train performance sheets.
(vi) A report of the arrival of the train at an attended station beyond an
unattended station, received from the Train Driver after being
properly identified, will be sufficient evidence that the train has
cleared the section (s) at the unattended station.
(c) When it is known a train has to enter a section(s) at a station(s) where there is no
communication between the Train Controller/Yard Master and the station(s), the
Train Controller/Yard Master shall transmit Form TW – 1 to the Train Driver to
proceed beyond the station (s) where communication is not available, while the
Train is still at a station where communication is available.
(d) When all means of communication between the Train Controller/Yard Master
and a station have failed and Form TW – 1 cannot be issued as outlined in clause
(c), provided the requirements of clause (b) have been complied with and with the
assistance of the train panorama’s indication of train positions in that territory, the
Train Controller/Yard Master will write the form in triplicate in accordance with
Rule 108, as applicable. Two copies bearing serial number of the original and an
impression of the station seal of CTCO/Trains office properly dated will be sent to
the Train Driver of the train at the station through an employee assigned by the
Train Controller/Yard Master, by whatever means of transportation available. On
receipt of these forms the Train Driver will deliver/give one copy to the Train
Assistant and both the Driver and the Assistant will sign each other’s copy before
entering the section.
(e) When instructions are given and received to place point’s machine in hand
Position, they must be complied with even when the points are found to be set for
the route to be used.
(f) When points are taken on hand in this circumstance, the points machine must not
be restored to either position until the entire movement has passed over the points,
while the Train Assistant is standing by the points.

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FORM TW – 1
AUTHORITY TO ENTER SECTION (S) ON WARRANT

No.: ……………………………………………………… Date:………………………………..…

From: Control Office: ……………………………………………………………………………………

Trains Office (Station)

TO: Train Driver/Assistant:……………………………………………… Train No.:………………….

(Name)

At: ……………………………………………. Train No.: …………………….. Is authorized to enter

(Location/Km)
……………………………../……………………………section(s) and proceed to: ……………………….
(Station) (Station) (Location/Km)

Via: ………………………………………………………

Normal
At ……………….Speed
Restricted

All points enroute must be operated by hand as necessary for route to be used
(See rule 43, 44, 45, 47 and 48)
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION FOR TRAIN ENTERING OCCUPIED SECTION
(See Rule 28 & 113)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
(See Rule 28 & 114)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………..
Train Controller/Yard Master
(Name)
Repeated and verified correct.

Train Driver:…………………………...…..Time: ……… Train Controller: ………………………………

(Name/Signature) Yard Master (Name/Signature)

Train Assistant:……………………...…..Time: ……… Train Controller:………………………………….

(Name/Signature) Yard Master (Name/Signature)
CANCELLATION

Cancelled by Train Driver: …………………………… At: ………………………………………………

(Name/Signature) (Location/Km)
At:…………………………………………….. Train Controller: ……………………………………………
(Time) Yard Master Name/Signature
NOTE:
1. For application see Rule 28, 113, 114 and 202.
2. Repeated and verified correct column will not be applicable when issued as prescribed by Rule 114 (d).

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FORM TW – 2

AUTHORITY FOR EXCLUSIVE OCCUPANCY OF MAIN LINE BY

A WORK TRAIN

No.: …………………………………………………… Date:.…………………………………

From: Control Office:……………………………………………………………………………

Trains Office

TO: Train Driver/Assistant: ……………………………………….. Of Train No.:…………….

(Name)

Holder of Form TW – 1 No.:………………… at: ……………………………..…is authorized

(Station/ Kilometer)

To work between: …………………………………….. And: …………………………………….

(Station /Kilometer) (Station/ Kilometer)

Subject to observance of all Rules and Speed Restrictions within the work limits, and clear the
work limits at

…………………………………………………………before ……………………………………
(Station) (Time)

……………………………………………………………
Train Controller
Yard Master

Repeated and verified correct.

Train Driver: …………………….. Time: ………Train Controller: ………………………………

(Name/Signature) Yard Master (Name/Signature)

Train Assistant:…………………….. Time: ………Train Controller: ……………………………

(Name/Signature) Yard Master (Name/Signature)

NOTE:

1. For application see Rule 112

2. See reverse side for extension of time and cancellation.

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EXTENSION OF TIME LIMIT

The time is extended to: ………………………………………………………………….……

(Time)

Repeated and verified correct:-

Train Driver: ……………………… Time: ………… Train Controller:……………………….

(Name/Signature) Yard Master (Name/Signature)

Train Assistant: ……………………… Time: ………… Train Controller: …………………….

(Name/Signature) Yard Master (Name/Signature)

CANCELLATION

Cancelled by Train Driver:

……………………………. Time:…………… At: …………………
(Name/Signature) Location

Train Controller: ………………………………………………. Time:…..………………………

Yard Master (Name/Signature)

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FORM TW-3

AUTHORITY FOR EXCLUSIVE OCCUPANCY OF MAIN LINE OTHER THAN

AT A STATION FOR PERMANENT WAY (INFRASTRUCTURE) WORKS

No.: ………………………………………………. Date:……………………………….

From: Control Office:………………………………………….

Trains Office (Station)

To: …………………………………/…………….…………/…………………………..
Name of Employee In Charge Grade Location

Authority is given to perform work on main line

Between:……………………………………..And:………………………………………
(Station/Kilometer) (Station/Kilometer)

…………………………….
(SECTION)
until ……………………………………..
(Time)

Train Controller:……………………………………………………………….……..
Yard Master (Name/Signature)

Repeated and verified correct.

Employee In Charge: ……………………At …………………..Time …..…………..

(Location Km)

Train Controller:……………………………………………………………..…………
Yard Master (Name/Signature)

NOTE:
1. For application see Rule 348.
2. See reverse for extension of time limit and cancellation.

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EXTENSION OF TIME LIMIT

The time limit is extended to:……………………………………………………….

(Time)

Repeated and verified correct.

Employee In Charge:……………………………………….Time:…….…………….
(Name/Signature)

Train Controller:………………………………………………………………..…….
Yard Master (Name/Signature)

CANCELLATION

Cancelled by Employee In Charge:…………………………….Time:………………..

Train Controller:…………………………………………………..……………………
Yard Master (Name/Signature)

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FORM TW – 4

AUTHORITY FOR EXCLUSIVE OCCUPANCY OF RUNNING LINE(S) FOR

PERMANENT WAY (INFRASTRUCTURE) AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
AND SYSTEMS WORK AT STATIONS

No.:……………………………………………Date:……………….……………………..

From: Control Office:………………………………………….………………………….

Trains Office (Station)

To: …………………………………………………………………………………………
(Name of Employee In Charge)

At ……………………………………………... ………………………………………
(Station Name)

Authority is given to perform work on:……………………………………………………

(Line/lines)

Within:……………………………………….…Until:…………………………………….
(Station Name) (Time)

All points at both ends of the line(s) within work limits are authorized to be operated by
hand and secured to prevent movements onto the line(s).

Train Controller:………………………………………………………………………….
Yard Master (Name)

Repeated and verified correct

Employee In Charge:…………………………………………….. Time ………….……

(Name/Signature)

Train Controller:……………………………………………………………….…………
Yard Master (Name/Signature)

NOTE:
1. For application see Rule 346.
2. See reverse side for extension of time limit and cancellation.

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EXTENSION OF TIME LIMIT

The time is extended to:…………………………………………………………………

(Time)

Repeated and verified correct.

Employee In Charge: …………………………………………… Time:…………………

(Name/Signature)

Train Controller:…...……………………………………………………………………….
Yard Master (Name/Signature)

CANCELLATION

Cancelled by Employee In Charge:…………………… At: …………….. Time:………..

(Location/Km)
Train Controller:……………………………………………………………………………
Yard Master (Name/Signature)

115 – 200 spare

(See Appendix for Station Layout)

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 RULES GOVERNING MOVEMENT OF TRAINS BY ELECTRONIC TRACK
WARRANT

NOTE :(i) A Warrant is a train proceeding authority issued by a Train Controller by

means of computer and open voice communication to a qualified employee
working in a track warrant territory who must write it down on a prescribed form
to facilitate absolute working.
(ii) Warrants issued by a Train Controller must be numbered.
(iii) Computers used by Train Controllers are so designed as to prevent
more than one warrant issued for a section or line limit at any one
time.
(iv) A warrant may be cancelled by a Train Controller as
circumstances permit or a train crew can request a warrant
obtained to be cancelled when or as prescribed in Rules 22 and 30.
(v) Instructions for operating the computers and radios for
communication will be displayed at conspicuous places where the
track warrant equipment will be located in the Central Traffic
Control Office.

201. EMPLOYEES AUTHORIZED TO OPERATE COMPUTERS AND

RADIOS FOR TRAIN COMMUNICATION

(a) At Centralized Traffic Control Office, the Train Controller on duty is the only
person authorized to operate computers and radios for communication, exchange
information with Train Drivers/Assistants and other Officials In Charge
concerning the movement of trains and to issue warrants to train crew(s).
(b) Computers and radios on locomotives will be operated only by those authorized
and qualified to do so and who will be responsible for the proper handling of the
equipment.
(c) Train crews are not permitted to accept warrants from any person other than
Train Controller on duty.

202. ISSUANCE OF A (ELECTRONIC) WARRANT (SEE RULE 108)

(a) Train Controller must:

i. Issue one warrant at a time to the Train Driver as close as possible to
the departure time of the train.
(ii) Read the warrant instructions appearing on the computer in full to
the Train Driver and furnish his own name.
(iii) Request the Train Driver and Assistant to repeat the warrant
instructions in full, individually.

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 (iv) Authorize the Train Driver and Assistant to proceed once the
warrant instructions have been correctly repeated and respond with
the word “correct” and time given individually.
(v) Plot the actual movement on the train diagram.

(b) The Train Driver and Assistant must in the sequence indicated below:

(i) Inform the Train Controller/Yard Master that they are ready to
depart and occupy the line.
(iv) Use the register warrant to record the electronic warrant
information in full together with any instructions and additional
information transmitted to them by the Train Controller.
(v) The electronic warrant shall only be taken when the train is
stationery.
(vi) Repeat the warrant instructions in full to the Train Controller/Yard
Master and state his name and occupation individually to ensure
correctness and time given after each repeat.
(vii) Not to act on the warrant until “correct” response has been
received from the Train Controller/Yard Master verbally by the
employee to whom the warrant is issued. The employee repeating
the instructions must endorse the time given and the Train
Controller’s name.
(viii) When instructions are given and received to place point’s machine
in hand Position, they must be complied with even when the points
are found to be set for the route to be used.
(ix) When points are taken on hand, point’s machine must not be
restored to either position until the entire movement has passed
over the points whilst the Train Assistant is standing by the points.

(c ) Cancellations of a (electronic) warrant see Rule 111.

(d ) Failure of computers-Apply Rule 114

203. DEFECTS TO COMPUTER, RADIO COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT

Defects to computer, radio communication equipment or other occurrences which may in

any way interrupt the normal working of trains must be reported by the quickest available
means of communication to the Train Controller/Yard Master who must immediately
inform the Signal and Telecommunications employee responsible for making repairs to
restore the system to normal working. Normal train working operation must be suspended
and apply Rule 114.

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 204. TELEPHONE, RADIO AND FACSIMILE COMMUNICATION TO BE
USED.
Telephones, facsimiles and radio communication will be used for exchanging information
concerning the movement of trains between stations. Defects to telephone, facsimile,
computers, radio communication equipment and other occurrences which may in any way
interrupt normal working of trains must be reported by the quickest available means of
communication to Train Controllers/Yard Masters who must immediately advise the
Signals and Telecommunication section or Information Technology employee
responsible for making repairs to restore the system to normal working.

205. RECEPTION AND CROSSING OF TRAINS AT STATIONS NOT

ATTENDED BY OFFICIAL IN CHARGE.

(a) At stations not attended by Official In Charge “up trains” shall enter the mainline
and “down trains” shall enter the crossing loop.
(i) When the up train is lighter or has less axles than the down train it
shall enter the crossing loop.
(ii) When the down train is heavier or has more axles than the up train
it shall enter the main line.
(b) On near approach of the train to the warning board of a crossing place at
the limit of the warrant, the Train Driver must:
(i) Advise the Train Controller/Yard Master of his location.
(ii) Establish from the Train Controller/Yard Master whether or not the
train should cross, pass or stand clear for another train.
(iii) Establish from the Train Controller/Yard Master if a crossing is
arranged, which train must be admitted first and onto which line.
(iv) Establish from the Train Controller/Yard Master if his train is the
first to be admitted and obtain authority to enter the crossing place
on the designated line.
(c) If the Driver cannot communicate with the Train Controller/Yard Master,
the train must stop short of the fixed point’s indicator board and remain
there until communication is restored or he is admitted by a crew of the
train, which may already be in the crossing place. In the absence of the
opposing train, he will be governed by clause (a).
(d) If opposing trains arrive at the station simultaneously and communication
between the Train Controller/Yard Master and both trains cannot be
established, the Train Drivers must arrive at a clear understanding as to which
train is to be admitted first and onto which line.
(e) The Train Assistant of the train admitted first is responsible for admitting the
opposing train.

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 206. PASSING OF TRAINS AT STATIONS NOT ATTENDED BY OFFICIAL
IN CHARGE

(a) When a train is to be passed by a following train at an unattended station,

the train to be passed must stand within the clearance indicators on the line
occupied by it. The Train Assistant of the train to be passed will be responsible
for arranging the correct setting of points at both ends of the line to be used by the
passing train. After points at both ends have been correctly set, the Train
Assistant of the train to be passed will display “permission to enter” hand signal
Rule 8 (d) at the facing points for the passing train. The passing train must not
proceed
d beyond the fixed point’s indicator board until this hand signal has been
received. The Train Assistant of the train being passed must ensure that the points
at both ends are restored to normal position after the train has passed.

(b) Except in unavoidable circumstances, a train too long to stand between the
clearance indicators of a crossing loop at an unattended station should not be
passed by a following train at that station. When this cannot be avoided, the train
to be passed, after stopping at the clearance indicator at the forward end, must pull
forward a sufficient distance beyond the clearance indicator to permit the
following train to enter the station. After the following train has entered and is
standing within the clearance indicators, the train being passed will immediately
set back clear of the clearance indicator to permit the second train to proceed. The
Train Assistant of the train to be passed will be responsible for the correct setting
of points and the display of hand signals as outline in clause (a).

207. OBSERVANCE OF POINTS BY TRAIN CREW ON ENGINE

When a train is standing on a running line at a station, waiting for an opposing train, the
Train Crew on the engine must ensure that the points at the front of their engine are
correctly set against the line occupied by their train.

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ELECTRONIC WARRANT
AUTHORITY TO ENTER SECTION(S)

No. ……………………………………………………… Date: …………………………………..

From: Control Office:……………………………………….……………………………………………

Trains Office (Station)

TO: Train Driver/Assistant ……………………………………………… Train No.:…………..….……

(Name)

At: ……………………………………………. Train No. ……………………….. Is authorized to enter

(Location/Km)
……………………………../……………………………section(s) and proceed to ……………………….
(Station) (Station) (Location/Km)

Via:…………………………………………….……………………

Normal
At ……………….Speed
Restricted

All points en-route must be operated by hand as necessary for route to be used
(See rule 43, 44, 45, 47 and 48)
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION FOR TRAIN ENTERING OCCUPIED SECTION
(See Rule 28,113 & 202)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
(See Rule 28 &202)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Train Controller/Yard Master
(Name)
Repeated and verified correct.

Train Driver…………………………...…..Time ……… Train Controller ………………………………….

(Name/Signature) Yard Master (Name/Signature)

Train Assistant:……………………...…..Time ……… Train Controller …………….…………………….

(Name/Signature) Yard Master (Name/Signature)
CANCELLATION

Cancelled by Train Driver:…………………………… At: ………………………………………………

(Name/Signature) (Location/Km)
At: ………………………………………….. Train Controller:…………………………………………….
(Time) Yard Master Name/Signature

NOTE:
For application see Rules: 28, 113 and 202.
208 – 229 spare

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 RULES GOVERNING TRAIN OPERATION BY WOODEN STAFF SYSTEM
WITHIN TRACK WARRANT TERRITORY

NOTES:
a. Wooden Staff System is a system of train working whereby a wooden
staff is used as a train proceeding authority.

b. Only one wooden staff, engraved with the names of the stations
between which it authorizes movements, is provided for use in any one
section.

c. When not in use the wooden staff must be kept the Official In Charge
at the register station in a designated place or location under lock and
key.

d. At register stations where wooden staffs are located or kept, the

Official In Charge on duty is the only person authorized to exchange
train information with Train Drivers and other Officials In Charge
concerning movement of trains and deliver wooden staffs and
receiving them from Train Drivers.

e. At other locations (unattended stations), Train Drivers shall obtain

wooden staffs from designated locations where these staffs are kept
under lock and key, and they shall be held responsible for securing
such locations (wooden staff cabins or rooms).

f. Drivers are not permitted to return wooden staffs to or accept wooden

staffs from any person other than the Official In Charge on duty at a
register station, either to obtain or return wooden staffs from
undesignated locations.

g. Wooden staffs must be returned to the Official In Charge on duty at

the register station or in designated locations by drivers immediately
after the train has arrived complete and standing entirely within limits
of shunt.

h. When practicable, wooden staffs should not be returned to the Official

In Charge or locked in the designated locations until a train has
stopped within the clearance indicators on the line on which it is
received or admitted.

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 230. TERRITORY WHERE WOODEN STAFF SYSTEM IS APPLICABLE

On portions of the railway so specified in the working table the movements of trains on
the main line will be governed by wooden staff systems.

231. TRAIN PROCEEDING AUTHORITY

Possession of a wooden staff by the Train Driver of a train will constitute a train
proceeding authority and will authorize train movements only in the section to which the
wooden staff applies.

232. SUPERVISION OF TRAINS

The movements of trains will be supervised by the Official In Charge at a register station
at one end of a section or sections, who will issue instructions as may be necessary.

233. OFFICES AND LOCATIONS ARE STRICTLY PRIVATE

Offices and locations in which wooden staffs are kept or located are strictly private and
only those employees whose duties require their presence will be permitted to enter or
gain access in these offices or locations.

234. TRAINS NOT TO ENTER SECTION WITHOUT TRAIN PROCEEDING

AUTHORITY

A train must not proceed into a section beyond the limits of shunt on verbal instructions
unless the Driver of the engine is in possession of a proper train proceeding authority or
proper written authority.

235. VERIFYING TRAIN PROCEEDING AUTHORITY RECEIVED

a. When a train proceeding authority is received by the Train Driver from the
Official In Charge, or when obtained from a designated location at unattended
wooden staff station, he must satisfy himself that it is a proper train proceeding
authority for the section over which his train is to enter and move or operate by
observing the engraving on the wooden staff.
b. Train proceeding authorities must be shown by the Train Driver to other members
of the train crew on the rear brake van when provided, and in the cab of the
engine for their information.
c. When a train has more than one engine, train proceeding authority must be shown
by the leading engine Driver to each additional Driver before retaining it in his
cab of the engine. Each Driver shown the train proceeding authority must satisfy

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and move or operate.

236. HANDLING OF WOODEN STAFF BY TRAIN DRIVERS AND TRAIN

ASSISTANTS

When a wooden staff is received from the Official In Charge at a register station, or
when obtained from a designated location at unattended wooden staff station, the
Train Driver must immediately show it to his Train Assistant(s) and later retain it in
his possession in a safe location in the cab of his/her engine until required for
delivering it to the Official In Charge or in case of at a unattended wooden staff
station, for locking it in the designated location.

237. LOSS OF TRAIN PROCEEDING AUTHORITY

a. After a train has entered a section beyond the limits of shunt, and later the Train
Crew discovers that their train proceeding authority is lost, the train may proceed
to the station to which the lost train proceeding authority authorized the
movement without obtaining a new or fresh authority.
b. Loss of train proceeding authority must be reported by the concerned Train Driver
to the Official In Charge controlling movements in the affected section by the
quickest available means of communication.
c. When it has been definitely established and confirmed that a wooden staff is lost,
train working will be authorized by TRACK WARRANT SYSTEM FORMS,
FORM TW – 1 as prescribed by Rules – 108 and 114:
i. If the lost wooden staff is recovered within twenty four
(24) hours from the time it was reported lost, it may be
put back into service and normal working resumed. If not
recovered within that time, the lost wooden staff must be
replaced after all track warrant forms in effect have been
withdrawn and cancelled.
ii. A wooden staff that has been lost may only be replaced
on the authority of Director Operations. Such replacement
must be of a DISTINCTIVE COLOUR so as to easily
DISTINGUISH it from the lost staff.
d. Should the lost wooden staff be found or recovered after normal working has been
resumed, it must be sent immediately to the Director Operations with full
particulars of its recovery.
e. In all cases when a wooden staff is lost, recovered or replaced, the Official In
Charge must immediately advise full particulars to the Director Operations.

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 238. DAMAGE TO TRAIN PROCEEDING AUTHORITY

a. When a wooden staff is damaged beyond use, detailed report must be made to the
Director Operations giving full particulars surrounding the circumstances.
b. The Official In Charge must retain the damaged wooden staff under lock and key
until handed over by him to the Signals and Telecommunication employee for
delivery to the Director Operations.
c. The wooden staff that has been damaged may be replaced only on the authority of
the Director Operations.
d. Until a wooden staff is replaced, train working will be authorized by TRACK
WARRANT SYSTEMS FORMS, as prescribed by Rules – 108 and 114.

239. RECORDING OF LOST OR DAMAGED TRAIN PROCEEDING

AUTHORITY

a. A complete record must be maintained on the prescribed form in the office of the
Official In Charge controlling movements in the section(s) affected of all wooden
staffs that have been lost, or damaged beyond use.

b. This record must include particulars of wooden staffs recovered, found or

replaced. This form must be checked by Officials In Charge each time they report
for duty.

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 301. TRACK SIGNS

GENERAL

(a) Where track signs are required they will be located at right angles to the line to
which they apply and will be placed to the right of such line in clear view of the
Driver of an approaching train or shunt movement. Unless otherwise prescribed,
will be placed to the left of the line.
(b) Except as provided for in clause (c), the distance mentioned under LOCATION
will be the minimum and, where necessary, will be suitably increased when the
sighting of the sign by the driver is restricted or obstructed, or when there is a
down gradient from the sign to the area of restriction, or when there is inadequate
clearance, or for other reasons.
(c) Track signs governing conditions immediately beyond the outermost trailing
points of station yards where all trains are required to stop will be located just
outside such points.
(d) Unless otherwise prescribed, track signs will be placed in both UP and
DOWN directions.
(e) RED and YELLOW banners prescribed by these rules may be of cloth or other
reflective material.
(f) When practicable, background colouring of track signs, and red and yellow
banners, should be of reflective material.

DESCRIPTION, LOCATION AND PURPOSE

302. LEVEL CROSSING INDICATOR BOARDS

DESCRIPTION: White board (without markings)

(a) (b)

F
(a)
LOCATION: 400 metres from crossing not protected by flashing lights.

PURPOSE: To indicate to Drivers the approach to a level crossing, not protected

by flashing lights and to mark the point from which engine whistle signal Rule 10
(j) must be sounded by trains.

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DESCRIPTION: Large black letter (F) on white background.

LOCATION: 400 meters from level crossing protected by flashing lights.

PURPOSE: To indicate to Drivers the approach to a level crossing protected by flashing

lights, and to mark the point at which the engine whistle signal Rule 10 (J) must
be sounded by the trains.

303. LIMITS OF PROTECTION BOARDS

(For application see Rule 107 (f))

DESCRIPTION: Red letters on reflective white background.

LIMIT
OF
PROTECTION

LOCATION: 620 metres from fixed point’s indicator board of a station facing
trains approaching that station.
PURPOSE: To mark the limits where trains must stop and be governed by
instructions of the Train Controller/Yard Master.

304. WARNING BOARDS

[For application see Rule 107 (e)]

DESCRIPTION: Station name in black letters on white background.

KABWE

LOCATION: (i) At stations where limits of protection are provided: 820 metres
outside the limit of protection board.
(ii) At other stations: 820 metres from the station name board.

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 PURPOSE: To warn Drivers of the approach to limit of protection board or
station.

305. LIMITS OF FIXED POINTS INDICATOR BOARDS

(For application see rule 107 (g).
DESCRIPTION: Red letters on reflective white background.

KABWE
FIXED POINTS INDICATOR

STOP AND AWAIT

INSTRUCTIONS OR HAND
SIGNAL

LOCATION: 30 metres from the outermost facing points inside limits of protection
boards of a station facing trains approaching that station.
PURPOSE: To mark the location within which trains must stop and await instructions or
a hand signal.

306. PERMANENT SPEED RESTRICTION BOARDS – CURVES AND OTHER

LOCATIONS OTHER THAN POINTS.
(a)
NOTE: Permanent speed restrictions and their locations will be shown in the working
timetable.
DESCRIPTION: Black numerals on yellow background indicating the speed to be
observed in kilometers per hour.

LOCATION: Approaching, and 60 metres from start of curve or other locations to

which the speed restriction applies.
PURPOSE: To warn Drivers of the approach to curves or other locations where
restrictions as speed indicated on the board and in the working timetable apply.

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(b)

DESCRIPTION: Black numerals on yellow background indicating the speed to be

observed in kilometers per hour. Upper figures indicate restrictions for trains whose
authorized maximum speed on the area is 70 km/h or more and lower figures for other
trains.

LOCATION: Same as in (a).

PURPOSE: Same as in (a).

(c)
TERMINATION:
DESCRIPTION: Black letter “E” on yellow background.

LOCATION: 60 meters beyond the end of curve or other location to which the
restriction applies and to the left of the line as seen from an approaching train.
PURPOSE: To indicate to Drivers of the termination of one or a series of permanent
speed restrictions.

307. PERMANENT SPEED RESTRICTION BOARDS –POINTS

NOTE: Permanent speed restrictions and their location will be shown in the working
Timetable

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(a)
DESCRIPTION: White numerals on Red background indicating the speed to be
observed in kilometers per hour.

LOCATION:

(i) For facing point movement: at warning board.

(ii) For trailing points movements: at least 60 meters inside the clearance indicator.

PURPOSE: To warn Drivers of speed restriction over points for main line movement,
more restrictive than that provided in Rule 65.

(b)
DESCRIPTION: White numerals on red background indicating speed to be observed in
Kilometers per hour. Upper figures indicate to be observed for main line
movements and lower figures for turnouts.

LOCATION: Same as in (a).

PURPOSE: To warn Drivers of a speed restriction over points on main line and turnout,
more restrictive than that provided in Rule 65.

308. TEMPORARY SPEED RESTRICTION BOARDS-TYPE 1

To be used when trains are not required to stop. (For application see Rule 340).

(a) CAUTION

DESCRIPTION: Black letters and numerals on yellow background indicating the

speed to be observed in km/h. When background is not of reflective material a Yellow
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light must be displayed on the board by night or in obscure weather.

LOCATION: 400 meters from the commencement of the area to which the speed
restriction applies.
PURPOSE: To warn Drivers of the approach to a temporary speed restriction as
indicated on the board.

(b) COMMENCEMENT “C”

DISCRIPTION: Black letter “C” on reflective yellow background.

LOCATION: At the commencement of the area to which the temporary speed

restriction applies.
PURPOSE: To indicate the commencement of the area under temporary speed
restriction.

(c) TERMINATION “T”

DESCRIPTION: Black letter “T” on reflective yellow background.

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LOCATION: At the termination of the area to which the temporary speed restriction
applies, located to the left of line as seen from an approaching train.
PURPOSE: To indicate the termination of the area under temporary speed restriction.

309. TEMPORARY SPEED RESTRICTION BOARDS – TYPE 2

To be used when trains are required to STOP. (For application see Rule 341).

(a) CAUTION:
DESCRIPTION: Black letters, and red circle with white border, on
yellow background. When background is not of reflective material a
yellow light must be displayed on the board by night, or in obscure
weather.

LOCATION: 800 meters from the point at which a train is required to stop before
proceeding.
PURPOSE: To warn Drivers of the approach to a STOP and PROCEED board.

(b) COMMENCEMENT “STOP AND PROCEED”

DESCRIPTION: Red circle of reflective material on white background.

LOCATION: 50 metres from the commencement of the defective area.

PURPOSE: To mark the location at which a train must stop before proceeding.

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 (c) TERMINATION:
The blank reverse side of the “STOP& PROCEED” board governing movements in the
opposite direction, located to the left of the line, will indicate the termination of
the defective area.
310. RELAYING AREA BOARDS
(For application see Rule (342))

(a) COMMENCEMENT

DESCRIPTION: A fishtail shaped board with two cut – out circular holes and
bearing black letters and numerals on Yellow background indicating a speed of 40
km/h. When background is not of reflective material, two yellow lights showing
through the cut – out holes must be displayed by night or in obscure weather.

LOCATION: At the commencement of relaying area.

PURPOSE: To indicate to Drivers, commencement of temporary speed
restriction of 40 km/h due to relaying operation in progress.

TERMINATION:
The blank reverse side of the RELAYING AREA BOARD governing
movements in the opposite direction, located to the left of the line, will indicate
the termination of relaying area.

311. GANG BOARDS

(For application see Rule 345)

DESCRIPTION: Black diagonal stripes on Yellow background.

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 LOCATION: 400 metres from the area at which the gang is working in the direction
where the view of an approaching train is not clear for a distance of 400 metres.

PURPOSE: To warn Drivers of the approach to an area where gang is working on or

near the track, and to mark the point from which engine whistle signal Rule 10 (a)
must be sounded by trains.

312. CATCH POINTS AND DERAIL INDICATOR BOARDS

(For application see Rules 46 and 49)

DESCRIPTION: Red letters on white background.

LOCATION: On one or both sides, as conditions warrant, 10 meters from catch points
or derail.
PURPOSE: To warn Drivers of the approach to the catch points or derail.

313 LIMITS OF SHUNT BOARD

(For application see Rule 107)

DESCRIPTION: Red letters on reflective white background.

LIMIT
OF SHUNT

LOCATION: 90 metres inside opposite limit of protection board, facing movements

leaving the station.
PURPOSE: To mark the limits beyond which shunt movements are PROHIBITED

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PROTECTION WHEN TRACK OBSTRUCTED OR UNDER REPAIRS
NOTE: For illustration, description, location and purpose of track signs see Rules
301 to 313.

331. CIRCUMSTANCES REQUIRING PROTECTION

When the main line or any other line is found unsafe for the normal passage of trains due
to any cause, or before undertaking any work which may render the line impassable or
unsafe for normal speed, depending on the nature of the defect protection must be
provided as prescribed in the following rules. Protection must be discontinued
immediately the necessity for the same ceases to exist.

332. RESPONSIBILITY FOR OBSERVANCE OF RULES

The Employee in Charge of track work will be responsible for observance of rules
outlined herein.

333. ADVISING THE TRAIN CONTROLLER/YARD MASTER WHEN

TRACK WORK IS TO BE PERFORMED

(a) Except in cases of emergency track work that will render the main line impassable
or cause serious delays to trains, must not be undertaken before first advising the
Train Controller/Yard Master controlling movements in the sections, the nature of
the work to be performed, protection to be provided and estimated duration of
work, and obtaining permission to proceed with the work. If the Dual Control or
Electric points are likely to be affected, Signals and Telecommunications
employee must also be advised who must take necessary action as circumstances
warrant.
(b) When repairs are being made to the main line the employee In Charge of track
work must keep in touch with the Train Controller/Yard Master, when necessary;
to ascertain the movements of trains so that train delays due to track repairs will
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(c) When the Train Controller/Yard Master has been informed that track repairs of
any nature are to be performed; he must also be advised immediately such repairs
have been completed and track is safe for normal or reduced speed.
(d) When programmed track work that will affect train movements is to be
undertaken, the Train Controller/Yard Master controlling train movements in the
section in which the work is to be performed must be informed of such work not
less than twenty-four hours in advance.

334. REPLACEMENT OF DETONATORS

Detonators used in connection with track work, when exploded by a train must be
replaced by the Employee In Charge of track work.

335. PROTECTION OF EMPLOYEES WORKING ON OR NEAR THE

TRACK

(a) When conditions warrant, due to obscure weather curvature or for other reasons,
the Employee In Charge of track work will assign competent employee(s) to act
as look out Men to warn employees working on or near the line at the approach of
the train or shunt movement.
(b) On the approach of the train or shunt movement, employees working on or near
the Track must immediately remove work equipment if any and stand clear of that
track and all adjacent Tracks.

336. MANUAL PROTECTION OF MAIN LINE IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

(a) Manual Protection as outlined herein must only be provided when the
Main line is suddenly found defective or the appropriate track signs prescribed for
normal form of protection as outlined in Rule 338 or 339 are not immediately
available.
(b) Manual Protection will be provided in the following manner:
(i) The employee acting as a flagman must first place a red banner across the
line at the defective area. Another red banner must be placed across 50 metres
from the defective area in the direction from which the first train is expected,

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 except that, when the nearest points of a crossing loop at a station are located
within that distance, the red banner will be placed immediately outside the points
towards the defective area.
(ii) The flag man must, after placing red banners as prescribed in (i), continue
in the direction from which the first train is expected and place detonators not less
than twenty meters apart to cause two explosions at least 800 metres from the
nearest red banner, except that, if the nearest points of a crossing loop at a station
where there is an official in charge on duty are within 800 metres of the nearest
red banner, the flag man will place the detonators immediately before the points
towards the defective area and advise the Train Controller/Yard Master particulars
of the defect.
(ii) The flag man will then return to the defective area, remove the red
banner at that point and proceed in the opposite direction and place
a red banner and detonators as prescribed in (i) and (ii).
(iii) When proceeding to place banners and detonators as prescribed in
(i), (ii) and (iii), the flagman must keep to the left of the line when
practicable, displaying stop signals to a closely approaching train.
(v) After complying with these requirements, the flagman must return
to the defective area and be in a position to stop an approaching
train from either direction. On the approach of a train the flag man
will take a position at the red banner affecting the approaching
train, displaying stop signals using a red flag by day or red light
by night or in obscure weather.
(c) Trains stopped at the red banner will be governed by the instructions of the
Flagman and must not proceed until the red banner has been removed from the
line.
(d) The Train Controller/Yard Master receiving advice as outlined in clause (b) (ii)
will not permit trains to enter the section until informed that the line is safe for
passage of trains or until advised that normal form of protection has been
provided.
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 Controller/Yard Master controlling train movements in the section must, when
practicable, be advised by the quickest available means of communication
particulars of the defect. If unable to contact the Train Controller/Yard Master to
advise him of the defective track, the flag man will instruct the Driver of the first
train or track unit arriving at the defective area to do so at the first opportunity.
(f) Emergency protection MUST be replaced as quickly as possible by a normal form
of protection using appropriate track signs as required. Until such protection is
provided, manual protection must continue.

337. PATROL MAN’S EQUIPMENT

Spanner workers or other employees patrolling the line must be equipped by day with:
(a) A red flag on staff.
(b) Two red banners.
(c) Industrial chalk.
(d) One big shifting spanner.
(e) At least twelve detonators in a container.
And by night or obscure weather:
(i) A hand signal lamp.
(ii) Two red banners

338. PROTECTION OF MAIN LINE BY RED AND YELLOW BANNERS

(a)
When main line is impassable, or unsafe for a speed of 15 km/h,
protection may be provided by the use of red and yellow banners as
outlined in clause (b).
(b) (i) By day a red banner will be placed across the line 50 metres in each direction
from the defective area and detonators placed to cause one explosion 150 Metres beyond
the red banner. In addition, by night or in obscure weather, red light will be displayed at
the banner.
(ii) By day yellow banners will be placed at least 800 metres in each direction from
the red banner to the right of the line as seen from and in clear view of the Driver of an
approaching train, and detonators placed not less than 20 metres apart to cause two

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explosions, 150 metres beyond the yellow banner. In addition, by night or in obscure
weather, the yellow light will be displayed at the yellow banner. Should the location for
placing the yellow banner fall between the points of a crossing loop at a station,
detonators must be placed 150 metres outside the points farthest away from the defective
area, and the yellow banner placed immediately outside the points.
(c) Trains approaching the yellow banners prescribed by clause (b) (ii) must
immediately reduce speed to 15 km/h and proceed prepared to stop short at the red banner
prescribed by clause (b) (i), sounding engine whistle signal Rule 10 (a) frequently until
the red banner is reached. After stopping at the red banner, the Driver will be governed
by the instructions of the Flagman stationed at the banner. The train must not proceed
until the red banner, or red light, has been removed by the Flagman in clear, view of the
Driver. The red banner and the light must not be removed by the flagman except as
authorized by the Employee In Charge of the work. The red banner and the light must
not be removed nor hand signal given to proceed until the train has been brought to a stop
and the Driver advised of the conditions.
(d) When track conditions requiring this form of protection are to continue for a
prolonged period, Protection may be provided as prescribed by Rule 341.

339. PROTECTION OF MAIN LINE BY YELLOW BANNERS

(Applicable only by day)
(a) When main line is unsafe for movement at normal speed, but safe for a speed of
15 km/h or less, and temporary speed restriction boards are not available or desirable,
protection may be provided by the use of yellow banners as outlined in clause (b).
(b)
(i) A yellow banner will be placed 50 metres in each direction from the defective area
to the right of the line as seen from an approaching train, also
(ii) A yellow banner will be placed at least 400 metres in each direction from the
yellow banner as prescribed by (i) to the right of the line as seen from, and in clear view
of the Driver of an approaching train. Should the location for placing the yellow banner
fall between the points of a crossing loop at a station, the yellow banner must be placed
immediately outside the points farthest away from the defective area.

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(c) Trains approaching the yellow banner prescribed by clause (b) (ii) must
immediately reduce speed to 15km/h and proceed prepared to stop; sounding engine
whistle signal Rule 10 (a) frequently, until the yellow banner prescribed by clause (b) (i)
is reached. The speed of the train must not be increased until the entire train has passed
the yellow banner prescribed by clause (b) (i), to the left of the line, governing
movements in the opposite direction. When the brake van is provided the Train Assistant
on the rear of the train must give right away hand signal Rule 8 (b) to the Driver when
rear of the train has passed the yellow banner. Unless the line is safe for normal speed,
workmen at the restricted area must not give any hand signal to the Driver which may be
taken by him as authority to increase speed before the restricted area has been passed.
When the brake van is not provided, the Employee In Charge at the restricted area must
give the right away hand signal Rule 8 (b) to the Driver when the rear of the train has
passed the yellow banner.
(d) This form of protection must not be used during the night or in obscure weather.
Under such conditions protection must be provided as prescribed by Rule 338 or 340.

340. PROTECTION OF MAIN LINE BY “CAUTION” “C” AND “T”

TEMPORARY SPEED RESTRICTION BOARDS – TYPE 1

(a) When main line is unsafe for movements at normal speed but safe at a speed
of 15km/h or less, protection may be provided by the use of “CAUTION”,
“C” and “T” temporary speed restriction boards as outlined in clause (b) or
by “CAUTION” boards only as outlined in clause (d). Before protection as
outlined in clause (b) is provided, arrangements must be made for train crews
to be advised of the location either by Form TSR, or by the Train
Controller/Yard Master controlling the section.
(b) Except as provided in clause (d), “CAUTION”, COMMENCEMENT “C”
and TERMINATION “T” boards will be placed as prescribed by Rule 308, on
each side of the defective area.
(c) Trains approaching the “CAUTION” board outlined in clause (b) must
immediately reduce speed, and must not pass the COMMENCEMENT “C”

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 board at a speed greater than indicated on board. Trains under CAUTION”
must not again increase speed until the entire train has passed the
TERMINATION “T” board.
When the brake van is provided the Train Assistant in rear of the train must
display right away hand signal Rule 8 (b) to the Driver when the rear of train
has passed “T” board. When the brake van is not provided the speed of the
train must not be increased until the engine has passed the caution board to
the left of the line governing movement in the opposite direction.
(d) When for any reason temporary speed restriction boards are required to be
used within relaying area to indicate a speed less than 40km/h, they will be
placed as prescribed by clause (b) except that “C” and “T” boards will not be
provided.
(e) Trains approaching the CAUTION board outlined in clause (d) must
immediately reduce speed to that indicated by the board, and must not again
resume relaying area speed of 40km/h until the engine has passed the
CAUTION board located to the left of the line, governing movements in the
opposite direction.
(f) If due to any reason a further speed restriction is required within an area
already under restriction marked by temporary speed restriction boards
Type 1, additional protection must be provided as prescribed by Rule 338,
339 or 341 as conditions warrant.

341. PROTECTION OF MAIN LINE BY “CAUTION” AND “STOP AND

PROCEED” TEMPORARY SPEED RESTRICTION BOARDS – TYPE 2

(a) When main line is unsafe for a speed of 15 km/h and after arrangements have been
made for train crews to be advised of the location either by Form TSR or by the
Train Controller/Yard Master controlling the section, protection may be provided
by the use of “CAUTION” and “STOP AND PROCEED” temporary speed
restriction boards as outlined in clause (b).

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(b) “CAUTION and “STOP AND PROCEED” boards will be placed as prescribed by
Rule 309, on each side of the defective area.
(c) Trains approaching the “CAUTION” board must immediately reduce the speed
and come to a STOP before passing the “STOP and PROCEED” board, and may
proceed at a speed not exceeding 10 km/h. Trains must not increase speed until the
entire train has passed the “STOP and PROCEED” board, located to the left of the
line, governing movements in the opposite direction. When the brake van is
provided the Train Assistant on the rear of the train must give right away hand
signal Rule 8 (b) to the Driver when rear of train has passed this board.
(d) If a speed of less than 10 km/h is required, a Flagman must be posted at the
“STOP and PROCEED” board and Drivers will be governed by instructions of the
Flagman.

342. PROTECTION OF MAIN LINE BY RELAYING AREA BOARDS

(a) After arrangements for train crews to be advised by Form TSR of the section in
which the relaying operations are proposed, protection will be provided by the use
of relaying area boards placed as prescribed by Rule 310, on each side of the
relaying area.

(b) Trains approaching the relaying area must reduce speed and must not pass the
relaying board at a speed exceeding 40 km/h. Trains must not again increase
speed until the entire train has passed the relaying area board located to the left of
the line, governing movements in the opposite direction. When the brake van is
provided the Train Assistant on the rear of the train must give “right away” hand
signal Rule 8 (b) to the Driver when the rear of the train has passed this board.

(c) Trains will be advised of temporary speed restriction of less than 40km/h required
in connection with relaying operations and protected as prescribed by Rule 340
(d). Train crews entering relaying area will be governed accordingly.

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343. ACTION WHEN TEMPORARY SPEED RESTRICTION NO LONGER
REQUIRED

When protection outlined in Rules 340, 341, and 342 is no longer required the
Employee In Charge of track work must advise the Train Controller/Yard Master
accordingly and arrange to discontinue the protection. The Train Controller/Yard
Master must advise those responsible for issuing bulletins and TSR forms.

344. PROCEDURE WHEN TEMPORARY SPEED RESTRICTION BOARDS

ARE NOT COVERED BY BULLETIN

(a) When protection prescribed by Rule 340 or 341 is to be provided, the

temporary speed restriction boards are to be placed before bulletin is issued, the
Train Controller/Yard Master, controlling movements in the section must be
informed, in writing when possible, by the Employee In Charge of track work the
particulars and location of the speed restriction. When such information is
received by telephone or radio, the Train Controller/Yard Master must repeat the
information to ensure correctness. When advised by the Train Controller/Yard
Master that there is already a train in the section affected, the employee in –
charge of track work must not change to temporary speed restriction boards until
the train has cleared the defective area. Trains approaching the section in which
the temporary speed restriction has been imposed must be advised by the Train
Controller/Yard Master of its location or speed permitted which must be added to
the TSR form in possession of the Driver.

(b) Train Controller/Yard Master receiving information that temporary

speed restrictions boards are being placed must immediately inform the officials
at both ends responsible for issuing TSR forms, who must comply with the
requirements of Rule 25 until advice is received that speed restriction is no longer
in effect.

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 345. GANG BOARDS.

(a) When permanent way employees are working on or near the line, and the nature
of the work will not interfere with the safe passage of trains at normal speed, gang
boards will be placed as prescribed by Rule 311.
(b) Drivers of trains approaching gang board must sound engine whistle signal
Rule10 (a) as a warning to permanent way employees working on or near the line
of the approach of a train, and must continue to sound engine whistle until the
engine has passed the working area.

346. EXCLUSIVE OCCUPANCY OF THE MAIN LINE AT STATIONS FOR

PERMANENT WAY AND SIGNALS TELECOMMUNICATIONS WORKS ON
FORM TW–4
(a) When work is to be performed on running lines at a station and exclusive
occupancy is required for any reason, the Train Controller/Yard Master will issue
form TW – 4 in accordance with rule 108 specifying the work and time limits and
protection will be provided as outlined herein.
(b) When requesting exclusive occupancy of the running line, the Employee In
Charge of the work will state his name, occupation and location, specifying the
work and limits, time required and the nature of work to be performed.
(c) The points at both ends of the line must be set and secured to prevent movements
unto the line. Also, by day, a red banner will be placed at each end across the line
at clearance indicator for that line and, in addition, by night or in obscure weather,
a red light will be placed at the red banner.
(d) When exclusive occupancy is required for work to be performed on a running line
at a station, it must not be granted until it is known that all trains en route, which
may use the line affected, have departed from that station. All other trains
proceeding towards that station must be advised by the Train Controller/Yard
Master in writing, of the exclusive occupancy until the Train Controller/Yard
Master is advised by the Employee In Charge of the work that exclusive
occupancy is no longer required. Trains so advised will be governed accordingly.

(e) When exclusive occupancy is required beyond the estimated time the Train
Controller/Yard Master must be advised before the estimated time expires, and the
Employee In Charge of the work will be governed by his/her instructions. Except
in unavoidable circumstances, the line must be made safe for normal speed before
the employees go off duty and the Train Controller/Yard Master so advised.
(f) (i) When repairs cannot be made to a line other than the main line to
permit normal speed, or to the main line to permit a speed of 15 km/h, before the
employees go off duty, protection as prescribed in clause (c) as applicable must be
continued and the Train Controller/Yard Master so advised. When running lines at
unattended stations are involved the requirement of clause (e) must also be
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 (ii) When repairs cannot be made to the main line at the station to permit normal
speed, but will permit a speed of 15 km/h or less, protection may be provided as
prescribed by Rule 340 in lieu of exclusive occupancy and the requirements of
that rule will apply.

347. MANUAL PROTECTION OF LINES OTHER THAN THE MAIN LINE

AT THE STATION

(a) When undertaking track work on any line other than the main line, at a station,
and exclusive occupancy IS NOT required but protection is considered necessary,
the Employee In Charge of the work must, when possible, advise the Train
Controller/Yard Master or other Official controlling movements on such line, the
nature of work to be performed and will arrange protection as outlined in clause
(b).
(b) (i) By day a red banner will be placed across the line 50 metres in each direction
from the working area and detonators placed to cause one explosion before the red
banner. In addition, by night or in obscure weather a red light will be placed at the
banner.
(ii) If work is to be performed within 50 metres of clearance indicator at either
end of the line affected, the red banner or red light if any and detonators will be
placed at the clearance indicator and, in addition, the points at that end must be set
and secured against the line to prevent movements unto the line. After work is
complete points must be restored to their normal position.
(c) Trains using the line must stop at the red banner and be governed by the
instructions of the Employee In Charge of the work, and must not proceed until
red banner or red light and detonators have been removed from the line.
(d) Except in unavoidable circumstances, the line must be made safe for normal
speed before the employees go off duty and the Train Controller/Yard Master so
advised.
(e) When the line cannot be made safe for normal speed before the workmen go off
duty, the Train Controller/Yard Master must be advised and protection arranged
as prescribed by Rule 340 and 341 as applicable, and the requirements of that rule
will apply.

348. EXCLUSIVE OCCUPANCY OF THE MAIN LINE OTHER THAN AT A

STATION ON FORM TW – 3.

(a) When work is to be performed on the main line other than at a station, and
exclusive occupancy is required for any reason, the Train Controller/Yard Master
will issue form TW – 3 in accordance with Rule 108, specifying the work and
time limits and protection will be provided as outlined herein.
(b) Before requesting exclusive occupancy of the main line, the Employee In Charge
of the work must protect the affected area by use of red and yellow banners as

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 outline in Rule 338. This method of protection must continue until form TW – 3
is cancelled.
(c) When requesting exclusive occupancy of the main line, the Employee In Charge
of the work will state his name, occupation and location, specifying the work
limits in kilometers, time required and the nature of the work to be performed.
(d) After the issue of form TW –3, the Train Controller/Yard Master will be governed
by clause (i) of Rule 108. Except in unavoidable circumstances, the Employee In
Charge of the work must see that the work is completed and all work equipment is
removed from the line before the time limit expires, and must advise the Train
Controller/Yard Master accordingly. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES,
regardless of the time limit, must the Train Controller/Yard Master allow trains to
enter the limits specified until form TW – 3 has been cancelled as outlined in Rule
111. If additional time is required to complete the work, authority must be
obtained as outlined in Rule 110 before previous time expired. When extension of
time limit is granted, the Train Controller/Yard Master must record this
information on the reverse side of the form.

(e) When repairs cannot be made to permit normal speed before employees go off
duty, the Employee In Charge must ensure that the line is protected as prescribed
by Rule 340 or 341 as circumstances warrant and advise the Train
Controller/Yard Master accordingly. Form TW – 3 will then be cancelled as
outlined in Rule 111.

(f) When form TW – 3 is cancelled, the Train Controller/Yard Master must endorse
on the reverse side of the form accordingly recording the time of cancellation.

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 INDEX

SUBJECT

(G R means general rules on pages 2 to 4)

RULE NO.

- Abbreviation … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 69
- Absolute working (See also under definitions)
- Application of … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 28
- Accidents or other unsafe conditions to be reported … … … … … … … GR (e)
- Action when line found impassable or unsafe … … … … … … … … … 331
- Action when temporary speed restriction no longer required … … … … … 343
- Advice of cancelled train … … … … … … … … … … … … … 26
- Advice of fouled or damaged track … … … … … … … … … … … 38
- Advising Train Controller/Yard Master when work is to be performed by
Telecommunication employees … … … … … … … … … … … … 20
- Advising Train Controller/Yard Master when track work is to be performed … 333
- Alteration to track warrant system … … … … … … … … … … … 19
- Amendments … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … GR (a) (iii)
- Applying brakes on vehicles left standing at any location … … … … … … 62
- Arranging assistance … … … … … … … … … … … … … 31
Assistance:
. Arranging for … … … … … … … … … … … … 31
. Assisting train … … … … … … … … … … … … 31
. Canceling request for … … … … … … … … … … 32
. Requesting for … … … … … … … … … … … … 30
- Authority for: down train to enter mainline … … … … … … … … … 205
. Two work trains to work in the same section … … … … … … … … 34
. To enter: occupied section on form tw-2 … … … … … . … … … … 113
. Occupied or obstructed section … … … … … … … … … … … … 113
. Section(s) on warrant form … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 114

- Brake van (See under definitions)

- Board:-
. Catch points … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 312
. Derail indicator … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 312
. Gang … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 311
. Level crossing indicator … … … … … … … … … … … … 302
. Limits of protection … … … … … … … … … … … … … 303
. Limits of fixed points indicator … … … … … … … … … … 305
. Limits of shunt … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 313

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 . Permanent speed restriction (Curves) … … … … … … … … 306
. Permanent speed restriction (Points) … … … … … … … … 307
. Relaying area … … … … … … … … … … … … … 310
. Warning … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 304
- Bulletins … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 24
- Bulletin stations … … … … … … … … … … … … … … ... 4 (e) (k)

- Cancellation and disposal of:-

. TW form … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 111
. Request for assistance … … … … … … … … … … … 32
- Catch points (See under definitions)
- Catch points and derail indicator board … … … … … … … … … 312
- Caution boards type 1 … … … … … … … … … … … … … 308
- Caution boards type 2 … … … … … … … … … … … … … 309
- Circumstances not provided in rules … … … … … … … … … GR (q)
- Circumstances requiring protection … … … … … … … … … … 331
- Clearance indicator (See under definitions)
- Commencement “c” board … … … … … … … … … … … … 308 (b)
- Commencement of “stop and proceed” boards … … … … … … … 309 (b)
- Control office and trains offices strictly private … … … … … … … … 100
- Coordination between Drivers when more than one engine working a train 55
- Coupling passenger carrying vehicles … … … … … … … … … 63 (j)
- Crank handle … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 48
- Crossing loop (See definitions)
- Crossing of trains at unattended stations … … … … … … … … … 205
- Cross over points … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 43 (f)
T.W.S
. Cancellation of forms … … … … … … … … … … … …111
. Disposal of form … … … … … … … … … … … … … 111
. Extension of time … … … … … … … … … … … … … 110
. Issue of forms … … … … … … … … … … … … … …108
. Privacy of offices … … … … … … … … … … … … … 100

- Day (See under definitions)

- Defective:-
. Derail … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 51
. Points … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 51
. Points locks … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 51
. Scotch blocks … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 51
. Vehicles … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 39
- Delivery of TW forms … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 201
- Derails (See also under definitions)
- Derail indicator board … … … … … … … … … … … … … 312
- Dispatch of trains at attended station … … … … … … … … … … 60
- Detonators … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 11
. Flagman to place … … … … … … … … … … … … 30, 35, 336, 338
. Patrolman’s equipment … … … … … … … … … … … … … 337

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 . Replacement of – during track work … … … … … … … … … … … 334
- Disposal of:
. TW form … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 111
- Dividing a train … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 61(c)
- Double shunting … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 63(n)
- Driver (See under definitions)
Drivers to:-
. Be acquainted with the line … … … … … … … … … … … … … 53
. Be informed of shunting movements … … … … … … … … … … … 63(e)
. Co-ordinate when two engines working a train … … … … … … … … 55
. Ensure point ahead correctly set … … … … … … … … … … …43(g) 207
. Not to exceed speed limits … … … … … … … … … … … … … 66
. Not to leave engines unattended … … … … … … … … … … … … 56
- Dual control points … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 47

- Employee:-
. Authorizes to operate computers and radios for train communication … … … 201
. Fitness for duty … … … … … … … … … … … … … … GR (n)
. Handing over duties … … … … … … … … … … … ... … … GR (l)
. In charge of a train … … … … … … … … … … … … … ... … 52
. Not to absent themselves from duty … … … … … … … … … … … GR (l)
. Not to engage themselves in other business … … … … … … … … GR (m)
. Not to possess alcoholic beverages or narcotics while on duty … … … … GR (g)
. Safety of … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … GR (k, q)
Serving patrons on trains … … … … … … … … … … … … GR (h)
- Employees to:-
. Carrying certificates … … … … … … … … … … … … … GR a (iv)
. Carry watches … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 2
. Complete work before time limit expires … … … … … … … … … 347 (e)
. Examine points … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 43 (c)
. Pass examinations … … … … … … … … … … … … … … GR (d)
. Possess rule book … … … … … … … … … … … … … … GR (b)
. Possess working time table … … … … … … … … … … … … GR(a)
. Protect level crossing … … … … … … … … … … … … … 42
. Read bulletins … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 24
. Unite … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … GR (f)
. Wear uniforms … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … GR(i)
- Employees to be:-
. Courteous … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … GR (j)
. Sober on duty … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … GR (g)
. Protected when repairing vehicles/engines … … … … … … … … … 17
. Protected when working on or near line … … … … … … … … … 335
- Engine (see under definitions)
- Engine:-
. Bell … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 14
. Head lights on shunting locomotives … … … … … … … … … … … 13
. Head lights on Train locomotives … … … … … … … … … … … 12
. Not to be left unattended … … … … … … … … … … … … … 56
. To stand short of clearance indicator … … … … … … … … … 59 (e)

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 . Whistle signals … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 9
. Whistle signals (Description) … … … … … … … … … … … 10
- Examination of:-
. Trains in motion by train crew … … … … … … … … … … 39
. Watches and comparison of time … … … … … … … … … … 3
- Exchange of signals on trains in motion … … … … … … … … … … 41
- Exclusive occupancy of:-
. Main/branch line by work train … … … … … … … … … … 112
. Main line other than at a station for permanent way works … … … … 348
. Running line(s) for permanent way and telecommunications and systems
work at station(s) … … … … … … … … … … … … … 346
- Extension of time limit on TW forms … … … … … … … … … … 110
- Extra train (See under definitions)

- Failure, absence of track warrant system equipment … … … … … … … 18

- Failure of communication between Train Men and Train Controller/Station
Foreman … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 114 (d)
- Flagman (see note (ii) on page 8)
- Flagman to place detonators … … … … … … … … … … … 30, 35, 336 & 338
- Flagman when to be posted … … … … … … … … … … … … … 341 (e)
- Fly shunting (prohibited) … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 63 (m)
- Forms TW:-
. Authority to enter occupied section (TW-1) … … … … … … ... … 113
. Extension of time limit … … … … … … … … … … … … 110
. Issue of TW … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 202
. Warrant Form (Form TW-1) … … … … … … … … … … … 114
. Occupation of main/branch line on TW – 1 … … … … … … … … 112
. Occupation of main line other than at a station on form TW – 4… … … 348
- Forms TSR:-
. Driver to obtain when reporting on duty … … … … … … … … … 25
. Train Assistant to sign Driver’s copy … … … … … … … … … … 25 (c)
. Official issuing … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 25 (b)

- Gang boards … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 311

- General rules applicable to track warrant system … … … … … … … … 101-114
. Arriving at unattended station … … … … … … … … … … 106 (ii) (iii)
. In charge of a train … … … … … … … … … … … … … 52
. Responsible for safe working of trains … … … … … … … … … 52 (b)
. Responsible for safe working of points … … … … … … … ... … 43 a
. Right away hand signal of … … … … … … … … … … … … 8 (b) 23
. To affix labels on defective tracks … … … … … … … … … … 39
. To apply brakes on vehicles left standing … … … … … … … … 62
. To apply brakes if required … … … … … … … … … … … 39 (d)
. To be acquainted with the line … … … … … … … … … … … 53
. To exchange signals with the Driver … … … … … … … … … 41
. To look out for signals … … … … … … … … … … … ... 40 (b)
. To obtain TSR forms (If any) … … … … … … … … … … 25

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 . To protect disabled train … … … … … … … … … … … 29
. To protect fouled train at the station … … … … … … … … 59 (e)
. To protect propelling movements … … … … … … … … … 64, 65 (e)
. To protect remaining portion left on line … … … … … … … 35 (a)
. To repeat TW forms … … … … … … … … … … … … 108 (c)
. To report train clear of the section … … … … … … … … … 114 b (iv)
. To ride in brake van when provided … … … … … … … … … 54
. To send cancelled forms to issuing station … … … … … … … 111
. To sign Driver’s copy … … … … … … … … … … … … 114 (d)
. To show forms to Drivers of additional engines … … … … … … 108 (e)

- Hand brakes on vehicles left standing at any location … … … … … … … 62

- Hand:-
. Operated points … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 43
. Shunting not permitted … … … … … … … … … … … … 63 (l)
. Signals … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 7
. Signals (Description) … … … … … … … … … … … ... 8
- Head lights on shunt engines … … … … … … … … … … … … … 13
- Head lights on mainline trains … … … … … … … … … … … … 12

- Identification of employees before issue of TW forms … … … … … … … 109

- Inspection of trains enroute … … … … … … … … … … … … … 40
- Instructions not to supercede Rules … … … … … … … … … … … GR (a ii)
- Issuing of:-
. Books … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … GR (a vi)
. TW forms … … … … … … … … … … … … 112, 113, 114, 346, 348
. TSR forms … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … …25

- Lamps:-
. Employees to observe on passing trains … … … … … … … … … 16 (b)
. Combined side and rear end markers … … … … … … … … ... 16
. Tail … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 15
- Level crossing:-
. Indicator boards … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 302
. Manual protection of … … … … … … … … … … … … … 42 (f)
. Propelling speed over … … … … … … … … … … … … 42 (a)
. Shunting speed over … … … … … … … … … … … … … 42 (b)
. Speed over … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 42 (a)
- Limits of protection (See under definitions)
. Boards … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 303
 Limits of shunt (see under definitions)

. Boards … … … …… … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 313
. Shunting within … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 107
. Trains approaching … … … … … … … … … … … … … 107 (e)

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. Vehicles left standing within … … … … … … … … ... … … 107 (g)
- Line to be made safe before employees go off duty … … … … … … … … 348 (f)
- Loose shunting … … … … … … … … … … … …… …… 63 (o)
- Loss of operating rules and other publications … … … … … … ... … GR (a) (vi)

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- Main line (See under definitions)
- Main line points to be locked when not in use… … … … … … … … … 43 (b)
- Main line points to stop short of fixed points … … … … … … … … … … 205 (c)
- Main line protection by:-
. “Caution” ‘c’ and‘t’ boards … … … … … … … … … … … 340
. “Caution” and “stop and proceed boards” … … … … … … … … 341
. Red and yellow banners … … … … … … … … … … … … 338
. Yellow banners by day only … … … … … … … … … … … 339
- Main line protection in case of emergency … … … … … … … … … … 336
- Manual protection of disabled train … … … … … … … … … … … 29
- Manual protection of main line in case of emergency … … … … … … … 336
- Manual protection of lines other than the main line at the station ………………… 48
- Movements of trains to be governed by TW forms … … … … … … … … 102
- Movements of trains entering section without train proceeding authority … … … 104

- Night (See under definitions)

- Non register stations to report arrival of trains … … … … … … … … … 106

- Observance of points by train crew on engine … … … … … … … … … 207

- Occupation of main/branch line by work train … … … … … … … … … 112
- Offices strictly private … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 100
- Official issuing TSR forms … … … … … … … … … … … … … 25
- Official responsible for distribution of operating rules etc … … … … … … GR (a) (vi)
- Official time … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 1
- Operation of dual control points by hand … … … … … … … … … … 47
- Operation of electric points … … … … … … … … … … … … … 48

- Passenger train: not leave before schedule … … … … … … … … … … 4 (b)

- Reception of: at stations … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 58
- Passing of trains at unattended stations … … … … … … … … … … 206
- Patrolman’s equipment … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 337
- Permanent speed restriction board (curves) … … … … … … … … … 306
- Permanent speed restriction board (points) … … … … … … … … … … 307
- Pilot (See under definitions)
- Points:-
. Catch (See also definitions) … … … … … … … … … … ... 46
. Defective … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 51
. Dual control (See also definitions) … … … … … … … … … 47
. Electric (See also definitions) … … … … … … … … … … 48

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. Facing (See under definitions) … … … … … … … … … …
. Hand operated … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 43
. Spring (See also definitions) … … … … … … … … … … 45
. Trailing (See under definitions)
- Priority of trains … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 21
- Privacy of offices … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 100
- Procedure to be followed by assisting train … … … … … … … … … 31
- Procedure when speed restriction boards are not
Covered by bulletins … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 334
- Programmed track work: advice of … … … … … … … … … … … … 333 (d)
- Propelling:-
. Movements … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 64
. Over level crossing … … … … … … … … … … … … … 42 (a)
- Protection against returning movements … … … … … … … … … … … 35
- Protection of:-
. Adjacent lines … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 36
. Employees repairing vehicles or engines … … … … … … … … 17
. Employees working on or near the track … … ... … … … … … 335
. Disabled train … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 29
. Level crossing … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 42 (f)
. Line in emergency … … … … … … … … … … … … … 37
. Passenger carrying train … … … … … … … … … … … … 58
. Railway property … … … … … … … … … … … … … GR (f)
- Protection of main line by:-
. “Caution” ‘c’ hadn't’ boards type 1… … … … … … … … … … 340
. “Caution” and “stop and proceed boards” type 2 … … … … … … 341
. Red and yellow banners … … … … … … … … … … … … 338
. Relaying area boards … … … … … … … … … … … … 342
. Yellow banners (by day only) … … … … … … … … … … 339

- Radio (See note (iv) under operating rules on page 8)

- Reception and crossing trains at stations not attended by official in charge … … 205
- Reception of passenger trains at stations where platforms are provided … … … 58 (b)
- Reception of trains on occupied line … … … … … … … … … … … 59 (d)
- Red cross ‘a’ labels … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 39 (a)
- Red cross labels … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 39 (a)
- Registering of trains … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 106
- Register station (See under definitions)
- Register train (See under definitions)
- Regular train (See under definitions)
- Relaying area boards … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 310
- Request for assistance … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 30
- Responsibility for observance of rules when track work is in progress … … … … 332
- Restricted speed (See under definitions)
- Rules:-
. Not to be superceded by instructions … … … … … … … … … GR (a) (ii)
. Observance of – during track work … … … … … … … … … 332
. Violation of … … … … … … … … … … … … … … GR (b)
- Rules governing protection when track obstructed or under repair … … … … 331-344

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- Running line (See under definitions)

- Scotch block (See under definitions)

- Section (See under definitions)
- Shunting:- (general) … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 63
. At both ends of the yard at the same time … … … … … … … … 63 (c)
. Brake power … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 63 (e)
. Dead ended lines … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 63 (i)
. Double … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 63 (n)
- Shunting:-
. Driver to be informed of … … … … … … … … … … … … 63 (e)
. Fly (Prohibited) … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 63 (m)
. Good sheds, repair and other lines … … … … … … ... … … … 63 (h)
. Hand … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 63 (l)
. Limits at stations … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 63 (d)
. Loose … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 63(o,q)
. Movements level cross … … … … … … … … … … … … 42 (b)
. Movements to be governed by hand signals and verbal instructions … … 63 (a)
. Over weigh bridge … … … … … … … … … … … … … 63 (q)
. Passenger carrying vehicles … … … … … … … … … … ... 63 (j,k)
. Speed … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 63 (s)
. Within limits of shunt … … … … … … … … … … … … 107 (d)
. Combined side and rear end markers … … … … … … … … … 16
- Signals:-
. Acknowledgement of … … … … … … … … … … … … 7 (c)
. Alterations to track warrant system … … … … … … … … … 19
. Colour aspect … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 6
. Engine whistle … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 9
. Exchange of: on train in motion … … … … … … … … … … 41
. Failure of: etc … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 18
. Hand … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 7
- Simultaneous entry of trains prohibited … … … … … … … … … … … 57
- Spanner workers equipment … … … … … … … … … … … … … 337
- Special instructions not to supercede rules … … … … … … … … … … GR (a) (ii)
- Speed:-
. In excess on maximum permitted … … … … … … … … … … 66
. Over level crossing … … … … … … … … … … … … … 42 (d)
. Over points … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 65 (f)
. Restricted (See under definitions)
. Restriction boards not covered by bulletins … … … … … … … … 344
. Restriction boards no longer required … … … … … … … … … 343
- Starting of trains … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 23
- Station (See under definitions)
- Yard Master (See under definitions)

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- Tail lamps (see also definitions) … … … … … … … … … … … … 15

- Telephone, radio and facsimile communication to be used … … … … … … 204
- Temporary speed restriction (TSR forms) … … … … … … … … … … 25
- Temporary speed restriction boards type 1 … … … … … … … … … … 308
- Temporary speed restriction boards type 2 … … … … … … … … … … 309
- Temporary speed restriction no longer required … … … … … … … … … 343
- Temporary speed restriction not covered by bulletins … … … … … … … … 344
- Termination “t” boards type 1 … … … … … … … … … … … … … 308 (c)
- Termination boards type 2 … … … … … … … … … … … … … 309 (c)
- Track signs: - (General) … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 301
. Catch points and derail indicator boards … … … … … … … … 312
. Gang boards … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 311
. Level crossing indicator boards … … … … … … … … … … 302
. Limit of protection boards … … … … … … … … … … … 303
. Limit of shunt boards … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 313
. Permanent speed restriction board (Curves) … … … … … … … 306
. Permanent speed restriction board (Points) … … … … … … … 307
. Relaying area boards … … … … … … … … … … … … 310
. Temporary speed restriction boards type 1 … … … … … … … 308
. Temporary speed restriction boards type 2 … … … … … … … 309
. Warning boards … … … … … … … … … … … … … 304
- Train (See under definitions)
- Train Assistant (See under definitions)
- Train Crew (See under definitions)
- Train Controller (See under definitions)
- Train Crew to be advised of defective points … … … … … … … … … 51
- Train Driver (See under definitions)
- Trains not to enter section without train proceeding authority … … … … … 104
- Train notice of extra train … … … … … … … … … … … … 26
- Train proceeding authority: (See also definitions) … … … … … … … … 102
- Train controllers to keep each other and station foremen informed of train
movements … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 27
- Train proceeding authority disposal … … … … … … … … … … … 111
- Train reception:-
. Passenger train … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 58
. At attended station … … … … … … … … … … … … … 59
- Train register: (See also definitions) … … … … … … … … … … … 105
. Checking of – Train Controller/Yard Master … … … … … … … 106
. Making entry into … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 106
. Requirements of … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 105
- Trains:-
. Advice of cancelled … … … … … … … … … … … … … 26
. Arrival of; to be advised to the Train Controller/Yard Master … … … 106
. Assisting … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 31
. Crossing of; at unattended station … … … … … … … … … … 205
. Delayed in section … … … … … … … … … … … … … 22
. Disabled … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 29
. Dividing of … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 61 (c)

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- Trains:-
. Entering section occupied by other trains … … … … … … … … … 33
. Entering section occupied or obstructed by other train on tw-2 form … … 113
. Examination of; in motion by train crew … … … … … … … … … 39
. For crossing loop at unattended station … … … … … … … … … 205 (a)
. For mainlining at unattended station … … … … … … … … … … 205 (a)
. Inspection of; en route … … … … … … … … … … … … … 40
. Maximum speed of … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 65 (a)
. Not to leave before schedule … … … … … … … … … … … 4 (c)
. Passing of; at unattended station … … … … … … … … … … … 206
. Registering of … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 106
. Regular train (See under definitions)
. Speed restriction of … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 65
. Starting of … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 23
. Stopping at red banner … … … … … … … … … … … … … 336 (c)
. Supervision of … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 103
- Trains approaching:-
. “Caution” boards … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 341 (c)
. “Caution” ‘c’ boards … … … … … … … … … … … … … 340 (c)
. Limit of protection … … … … … … … … … … … … … 107 (e)
. Relaying area boards … … … … … … … … … … … … … 342 (b)
. Yellow banners … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 338 (c)
. Yellow banners (By day only) … … … … … … … … … … … 339 (c)
- Trains to:-
. Carry tail lamps … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 15
. Have train proceeding authority … … … … … … … … … … 102
. Carry combined side and rear end markers … … … … … … … … 16
. Clear work limits … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 112 (b)
. Clear section at specified station … … … … … … … … … … … 113 (b)
. Stand within clearance indicators … … … … … … … … … … 59 (e)
. Stop short of fixed points indicator boards … … … … … … … … 107 (g)
. Work in the same section … … … … … … … … … … … … 34
- Trains to be advised of:-
. Speed restriction … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 342 (c)
. Defective points … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 51 (a)

- Up and down (see definitions of)

- Unattended station:-
. Authority to enter line at … … … … … … … … … … … … 205 (a)
. Crossing of trains at … … … … … … … … … … … … … 205
. Disposal of TW form at … … … … … … … … … … … … … 110
. Occupancy of running line at … … … … … … … … … … … 347
. Operations of computers and radios … … … … … … … … … 201 (b)

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- Van: Train Assistants to ride in … … … … … … … … … … … … … 54

- Vehicles (See definitions of)
. Found unsafe to travel … … … … … … … … … … … … 39 (a)
. Left at any location … … … … … … … … … … … … … 62
. Left on running lines … … … … … … … … … … … … … 61
. Left standing within limits of protection … … … … … … … … 107 (g)
. Moving of from any location … … … … … … … … … … … 62 (c)
. Not to be loose shunted … … … … … … … … … … … … 63 (p)
- Violation of rules … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … …GR (b)(ii)
- Violet labels; affixing of … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 39 (b)

- Warning boards … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 304

- Warrant (Form tw-1) … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 114
- Watches:-
. Employees required to carry … … … … … … … … … … … 2
. Examination of … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 3
- Working time table:- … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 4
. Employees to possess a copy of … … … … … … … … … … GR (a) (v)
. Passenger trains not to leave before time … … … … … … … … … 4 (b)
. Pick up trains not to leave before time … … … … … … … … … 4 (c)
. Symbols in the … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 4 (e)
- Workmen’s protection “danger” signs … … … … … … … … … … … 17
- Work train: (See under definitions)
. Clearing section at unspecified location … … … … … … … … … 1
. Entering section … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 112
- More than one in same section … … … … … … … … … … … … … 34
. To enter occupied or obstructed section on form
form TW - 1 … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 113
. To have exclusive occupancy of main line … … … … … … … … 112

- Yard lines (See under definitions)

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