What will operating bulletins contain?

Operating Bulletins Operating bulletins will only contain information or instructions pertaining to the operation of movements. Duplicate bulletin numbers must not be in effect at the same time.

What is 105 C track protection?

Rule 105(c) or where it is not applicable, it must be known that there is no conflicting movement(s). TOP when SCT is applicable or specified by special instructions. Other forms of protection when specified by special instructions. TOP when SCT is applicable or specified by special instructions.

What does a flashing yellow railroad signal mean?

When the top yellow light is flashing it upgrades the signal from an Approach indication to an Approach Medium indication. In the continuing pursuit for the elimination of unneeded signal heads some railroads eliminated the center head if there was no Limited or Medium speed route at a location.

What is FRA regulation?

FRA exercises its responsibilities for regulating the safety of the nation’s railroad system and development of intercity passenger rail through several means, including: Legislative Rules, Non-legislative Rules (Interpretive Rules and Policy Statements), and. Management and Procedural Rules.

What kind of operating rules do railroads follow?

The GCOR is used by Class I railroads west of Chicago, most of the Class II railroads, and many Short-line railroads. [citation needed] Some railroads in northeast United States follow NORAC, while Canada and Mexico have their own set of operating rules that govern their railroad operations. [citation needed]

What does the General Code of operating rules cover?

The rules cover employee responsibilities, signaling equipment, procedures for safe train movement, dealing with accidents and other topics that directly and indirectly affect railroad safety. Some railroads modify the GCOR rules to suit their specific operations. The GCOR is supplemented by System Special Instructions, Timetables,…

Why are the GCOR rules important to the railroad?

The GCOR rules are intended to enhance railroad safety. The rules cover employee responsibilities, signaling equipment, procedures for safe train movement, dealing with accidents and other topics that directly and indirectly affect railroad safety.

Can a railway company use the word optional?

In this case, for greater employee clarity, the railway company’s rule book must contain the rules that govern activities they do perform. Those rules shown as OPTIONAL may be adopted by a railway. When used by a railway, they will not indicate the word “OPTIONAL” in that company’s version of the CROR .

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