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Private and note for publication BR 30062

RAILTRACK

REGULATIONSfor

TRAIN SIGNALLING

SIGNALLING GENERALINSTRUCTIONS

CONTENTSBR 30062 Signalling General Instruct ionsBR 30062/1* Track Circuit Block RegulationsBR 30062/2* Absolute Block RegulationsBR 30062/3* Electric Token Block RegulationsBR 30062/4* Tokenless Block RegulationsBR 30062/5 Out-of-Gauge Loads Instruct ionsBR 30062/6* No Signalman Token RegulationsBR 30062/7* One Train Working Regulations where a

Train Staff is providedBR 30062/8* One Train Working Regulations where a

Train Staff is not provided

* Issued where applicable

Railtrack Safety and Standards DirectorateOperations Unit,2nd Floor, Fitzroy House355 Euston RoadLondon NW1 3AG

SIGNALLING GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

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List of Pages

Page Latest Issue Amendmentsi/ii August, 1996iii/iv August, 19961/2 June, 19903/4 August, 19965/6 June, 19907/8 April, 19929/10 June, 1990

11/12 August, 199613/14 June, 199015/16 June, 199017/18 October, 199319/20 August, 199621/22 August, 199623/24 June, 199025/26 August, 199627/28 August, 199629/30 August, 1996

30A/30B August, 199631/32 August, 199633/34 August, 199635/36 August, 199637/38 April, 199239/40 April, 199241/42 April, 199243/44 April, 199245/46 April, 199247/48 April, 199249/50 April, 199251/52 August, 199653/54 August, 199655/56 August. 1966

57/58 August, 199659/60 August, 199661/62 August, 199663 August, 1996

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SIGNALLING GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

List of Instructions

1 Safe working and privacy2 Working at signal boxes3 Train regulation

4 Bell signals5 Recording in Train Register6 Clearing point7 Working of signalsGeneral instructions8 Working of signals at diverging points9 Working of signals at crossing places on Electric Token

Block or Tokenless Block lines10 Block indicators, block instruments, bells and telephones11 Testing equipment12 Emergency detonator placers13 Additional running lines14 Level crossings within clearing point15 Mixed trains16 The Royal Train17 Ground Frames18 Signalman requiring Police assistance19 Oil signal lamps20 Reminder appliances21 Movements to running lines already occupied22 Working during fog or falling snow23 Arranging Signal Protection24 Repeater switches25 Points provided with facing point locks26 Trap points, derailers and worked catch points27 Operation of signals, points and track circuits28 Releases for points, facing point locks, signals and block

instruments29 Defective repeaters30 Defective signalsNo communication between signal

boxes

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List of Instructions (cont'd)

31 Standby batteries for colour light signals

32 Stop signals interlocked with block instruments

33 Hand trolleys passing over track circuited lines

34 Headlights, marker lights and headcodes35 Safety of persons working on outside of trains

36 Safety of persons working on or near points37 Automatic Barrier Level Crossings, Locally Monitored(ABCL) and Automatic Open Level Crossings, Locally

Monitored (AOCL)

38 Automatic Half-Barrier Level Crossings (AHB)39 Working of level crossings with full barriers at signal

boxes or by Remote Control (RC) or by surveillance by

Closed Circuit Television (CCTV)

40 Occupation and accommodation (also bridleway) levelcrossings where a telephone is provided for the user

41 Level crossings with miniature red/green warning lights

42 Barrow or foot crossings with white light indications

42A Barrow CrossingsMovement of trolleys, etc43 Working of level crossings with gates

44 Level crossings operated by a Crossing Keeper

44A Road traffic signals at level crossings45 Propelled movements

46 Hot axle box detectors

47 Drivers passing signals at Danger without authority(SPAD)

48 Mishaps and incidentsreporting procedures49 Working of passenger trains over Goods Lines or Goods

Loops

50 Engineers' self-propelled on-track machines and road/railvehicles

51 Classification of Engineers' on-track machines and

Departmental trains, etc

52 Sandite trains53 Calling for technical personnel

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Signalmen's General Instructions

1 SAFE WORKING AND PRIVACY

1.1 Safe working

1.1.1 The Signalman is responsible for the safe working of thesignal box. If he finds that the Signalman in the adjacent signalbox is working irregularly, he must tell the Area Manager.

1.1.2 The Signalman must have with him when on duty a copyof the Rules, Regulations and Instructions with which he issupplied.

1.2 Privacy

The signal box must be kept private. The Signalman mustnot allow an unauthorised person to enter.

2 WORKING AT SIGNAL BOXES

2.1 General

2.1.1 When visiting the signal box, the Area Manager orInspector must sign the Train Register below the last entry.

2.1.2 Completed Train Registers must be kept for two years.

2.1.3 Clocks in signal boxes must be checked and correcteddaily between 09.00 and 10.00 hours.

2.1.4 Signal boxes and equipment must be kept clean.Equipment which may be needed in emergency must be keptreadily available.

2.2 Change of Signalman

2.2.1 The Signalman being relieved must:

(a) ensure that his relief is in a fit and proper condition to

take charge(b) tell him whether the equipment is in order and what

trains are in the section, and give him any othernecessary information

(c) en te r h is s igna tu re wi th the words "o f f du tyat hrs" immediately below the last entry inthe Train Register

(d) leave the signal box as soon as his relief has takencharge

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2.2.2 The Signalman taking duty must:

(a) ensure that he has received the necessary information

(b) enter his signature with the words "on duty at ..

hrs" in the Train Register

2.2.3 The Signallers at the adjacent signal box must ensurethat Operations Control are told if a signal box has not openedat the booked time.

2.3 Opening of signal boxes

The Signalmen at the adjacent signal boxes must ensure

that Operations Control and the Area Manager are told if a signal

box does not open within 15 minutes of the booked time.

2.4 Signalman leaving signal box

If it is necessary for the Signalman on duty to leave the

signal box without another Signalman in charge, other than when

necessary to carry out the Rules and Regulations, he must inform

the Signalman at the adjacent signal boxes before he leaves andon his return. An entry must be made in the Train Register at each

signal box so advised.

3 TRAIN REGULATION

Trains must generally take precedence according to

classification. When necessary, the Signalman must ascertain

how trains are running in order that they can be regulated

correctly. If absolutely necessary, a train may be shunted to

another running line in an emergency.

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4 BELL SIGNALS

4.1 Standard code of bell signals

These bell signals must be used, where applicable, in

accordance with the undermentioned Train Signalling

Regulations:

Abso lu te Block sys tem (AB) Elec tr ic Token Bloc k

Track Circuit Block system (TC) system (ET)

Regulation Class of Train/Descr iption Code

Call attention 1

AB3TC3ET3

Is line clear for (or Description oftrain in Track Circuit Blocksystem):

The Royal Train 4-4-4

Class 1 train 4

Class 9 Passenger 373/1 or373/2 train 1-4

Class 2 train 3-1

Class 3 train 1-3-1

Freightliner train Otherclass 4 train

3-2-5

3-1-1

Class 5 train 2-2-1

Class 9 Empty coaching

stock 373/1 or 373/2 train

*

1-4-1

Class 6 train 5

Class 7 train 4-1

Class 8 train 3-2

Class 0 locomotive(s) 2-3

Train required to stop in section 2-2-3

* To be advised in Periodical Operating Notice

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Regulation Descripti on Code

ET 3 Token required to protect trolley 2-1-2

AB3TC3ET3

(also Out-of-gaugeinstructions

Train which can pass trainssignalled 2-6-1 or 2-6-2 on theopposite or adjoining line but

which will be signalled 2-6-2 or2-6-3 at some portion of itsjourney .

Train which cannot be allowed topass trains similarly signalled, orsignalled 2-6-3, on the opposite oran adjoining line.

Train requiring the opposite or anadjoining line to be blocked.

Train which carries speed or route

restrictions only and which canpass trains signalled 2-6-2 or 2-6-2 on the opposite or an adjoiningline.

Opposite line, or an adjoining lineused in the same or oppositedirection, to be blocked forpassage of train conveying out-of-gauge load.

2-6-1

2-6-2

2-6-3

2-1-6

1-2-6

AB3TC3ET3

Train entering section. 2

AB 3 Train approaching (whereauthorised). 1-2-1

}AB3ET3

}AB3ET3

Cancelling.

Train incorrectly described.

3-5

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Regulation Descripti on Code

TC 3 Cancel last description sent. 3-5

}AB3ET3 Restricted acceptance.Line now clear in accordance withRegulation 3, clause 3.4, for train to

approach

3-5-5

3-3-5

AB3 and 4TC3ET3 and 4

Train out of section, or Obstructionremoved. 2-1

AB 3 Blocking back insi de home si gnal .Blocking back outside home signal.Train or vehicles at a stand.

2-4

3-3

3-3-4

ET 3 Blocking back.Release token.

Token replaced.

3-35-2

2-5

}AB3ET3 Locomotive assisting in rear oftrain. 2-2AB 3 Locomotiv e ar ri ved .

Train drawn back clear of section.2-1-3

3-2-3

}AB 4ET4 Obstruction danger. 6

TC 4 Emergenc y alarm. 6 orspecialalarmwhereprovided

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Regulation Description Code

AB 7 Train an unusua lly long ti me insection.

6-2

}AB 5 and 6ET5 and 6 Stop and examine train. 7

}AB 8ET8 Train passed without tail lamp. 9 to boxinadvance;4-5 tobox inrear.

}AB 6ET6

Train divided. 5-5

AB 6

ET 6

AB 6

Train or vehicles running away inwrong direction.Train or vehicles running away.

Train or vehicles running away in rightdirection.

2-5-5

4-5-5

}AB 13ET13AB13

Opening of signal box.Closing of signal box.

Closing of signal box where sectionsignal is locked by the block.

5-5-57-5-5

5-5-7

AB 3 Shunting in to forward sec ti on .Shunt withdrawn.

3-3-28

ET 14 Transference of tokens. 4-4-4-4

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Regulation Description Code

AB 3 Working in wrong di rect ion.Train clear of section.Train withdrawn.

2-3-35-22-5

SGI 10SGI 11

SGI 18SGI 30

SGI 38

Answer telephone .Testing equipment.

Police assistance urgently required.Distant signal defective.Home signal defective.

AHB leve l crossi ng t ra inscautioned/local control beingtaken where communication notavailableclause 38.10.1 refers.

1-116

1-1-68-22-8

8-4

4.2 Emergency alarm where Track Circui t Block

Regulations apply

If the emergency alarm signal is received, the Signal-man must first place to Danger the signal(s) for the affectedline(s) and then establish whether the provisions of BlockRegulations 4, 5 or 6 are to be applied.

4.3 Call attention

The Call attention signal must be sent and acknowl-edged before any other bell signal is sent except as otherwiseshown in Absolute Block and Electric Token Block Regulation4, clause 4.2.3 and except in the case of the following bell

signals:Train entering sectionTrain approaching (where authorised)Restricted acceptanceLocomotive assisting in rear of trainObstruction dangerEmergency alarmPolice assistance urgently requiredAnswer telephoneDistant signal defectiveHome signal defective

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4.4 Repetition and acknowledgement of signals

Unless otherwise shown in the Regulations, bellsignals must be acknowledged by repetition. A signal must notbe considered as understood until it has been correctlyrepeated to the signal box from which it was received. If the Is

line clear or Release token signal is not acknowledged, it mustbe sent again at short intervals.

5 RECORDING IN TRAIN REGISTER

5.1 Times to be recordedUnless otherwise authorised, the following must be

recorded legibly with a pen in the Train Register:Abso lu te an d Elec t r i c To ken B lockThe time at which all bell signals are sent and receivedand the time at which trains arrive, depart or pass thesignal box.

Track Ci rcu i t B lockThe time at which all train descriptions are sent andreceived and the time at which trains arrive, depart orpass the signal box.

Tokenless BlockThe time at which trains arrive, depart or pass thesignal box.

5.2 Incorrect entries

If an incorrect entry is made, a line must be drawnlightly through it and the correction made above or below it sothat the original entry may be clearly seen.

5.3 Recording o f hours and minutes

5.3.1 Fractional parts of a minute which are less than half-a-minute must not be counted. The half-minute and fractionalparts of more than half-a-minute must be reckoned as a minuteeg 15 minutes must be entered as 15 minutes and 15minutes as 16 minutes.

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5.3.2 The hour figure need only be recorded in connection withthe first entry in each column for that particular hour and at thetop of the columns on each page, the minutes only being shownin the case of other entries, for example:

"Is line clear" "Is line clear"

sent accepted10 30 10 3050 50

11 24 11 24

5.4 Details to be notes

The Signalman must make an appropriate entry in theTrain Register in connection with any unusual incident andwhere otherwise specified in the Rules, Regulations andInstructions. The location must be recorded of anyone givinginformation by radio or telephone. The Signalman must signeach entry and record the time. If any other Signalman in thesame signal box is affected, he must countersign the entry.

6 CLEARING POINT

The clearing point is the point in advance of the homesignal to which the line must be clear before a train can beaccepted in accordance with Absolute Block, Electric TokenBlock or Tokenless Block Regulation 3, clause 3.4.

7 WORKING OF SIGNALSGENERALINSTRUCTIONS

7.1 General

7.1.1 The Signalman must ensure that the Rules,Regulations and Instructions have been complied with before

any signal is cleared.

7.1.2 When required to place or maintain a signal at Danger, theSignalman must ensure that the Danger aspect/indication iscorrectly exhibited.

7.2 Normal indication of signals

Except on Track Circuit Block lines, the normal indicationof distant signals must be Caution and the normal indication ofstop signals must be Danger. This does not apply when the signalbox is closed while the line remains open.

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7.3 Clearance of stop signals when next signal at

Danger

When the Signalman is not in a position to clear a stopsignal, he must not clear the stop signal in rear of it until thetrain is nearly stopped at such signal. This does not applywhere the stop signal in rear of the signal at Danger is a colour

light signal capable of exhibiting a yellow aspect which iscontrolled by the occupation of a berth track circuit or requiresthe lined to be clear to and including the overlap track circuit ofthe signal at Danger.

7.4 Clearance of signal when section signal at Danger

If the Signalman is unable to ensure that the section signalis at Danger, he must not clear the stop signal in rear unless he caninform the Driver of the circumstances. During fog or falling snow,the Signalman must not permit a train to draw forward to asemaphore section signal to await acceptance. Provided the trainwill remain within his view or a track circuit is provided to remind himof the presence of the train at the signal, a train may, however, be

allowed to draw forward to a semaphore section signal for stationor shunting duties.

7.5 Clearance of calling-on signals

The Signalman must not clear a calling-on signal until thetrain has stopped or nearly stopped at it.

7.6 Replacing s ignals to Caution or to Danger

7.6.1 The Signalman must replace a distant signal to Cautionas soon as he can ascertain that the train has passed the signal. Hemust replace a stop signal to Danger as soon as the last vehiclehas passed the signal or, where there are points which are facingto the movement, as soon as the last vehicle has passed clear

of those points. If a train is stopped with a portion in rear of a stopsignal, the Signalman must immediately place that signal toDanger. Where Permissive Working is permitted, the signal mustbe placed to Danger as soon as the driving cab has passed thesignal or the facing points, as appropriate. This clause 7.6.1applies only where a mechanical frame is provided.

7.6.2 If a stop signal has been cleared for a train to proceed, theSignalman must not replace it to Danger until the train has passedor stopped at it, except in emergency or if necessary to alter thepriority of trains at a junction (as shown in clause 7.6.3).

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7.6.3 If two or more trains are approaching a junction andthe signals have been cleared for a train which should havebeen held back, those signals may be restored to Danger butonly provided the Signalman is satisfied that the aspect orindication ahead of any approaching train will not be changed.When he has ascertained that the train concerned has stoppedbefore reaching the signal protecting the junction, the Signal-man may then operate the points and clear the signals for theother train.

7.6.4 If a signal has been cleared for a train to start but it isnecessary to replace that signal to Danger before the trainstarts, the Signalman must ensure that the Driver is aware ofthe signal having been replaced to Danger before any obstruc-tion is permitted on the line to which the signal applies or beforethe points are moved.

7.7 Clearance of signal when Signalman requires tospeak to Driver

If the Signalman requires to stop the train at the signalbox in order to speak to the Driver, the signal in rear of thesignal box must not be cleared until the train has nearly stoppedat it. The Signalman must then exhibit a hand Danger signaloutside the signal box until the train has stopped there. Whenthe train can be allowed to proceed, he must exhibit a yellowhandsignal if the Driver has been instructed to pass a signal atDanger or make a strong direction movement for which a signalis not provided. In all other circumstances, he must exhibit agreen handsignal. The Signalman may, however, authorise theDriver to draw forward it it is also necessary to speak with theGuard of the Driver of an assisting locomotive, but thishandsig-nal must not then be given until the train can proceed.

8 WORKING OF SIGNALS AT DIVERGINGPOINTS

8.1 If a Class 1 to 6 or 9 train is to pass from one line toanother at a junction over which speed must be reduced andthis route is not that shown in the Working Timetable (or inany Supplement or in the Weekly Special Traffic Notice), thejunction stop signal must not be cleared unti l the train is closeto it and, where practicable, the Signalman is satisfied thatspeed has been suitably reduced.

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8.2 The stop signal (where provided) worked from thesame signal box on the diverging line ahead of the junctionmust not be cleared until the junction stop signal is cleared,and then only in accordance with the Block Regulations.

8.3 The above does not apply where the junction signal issubject to approach release arrangements.

8.4 If the Signalman cannot set up the required route untilthe train is close to the junction stop signal, he must as far aspracticable ensure that it is safe to do so having regard to theposition and speed of the train.

9 WORKING OF SIGNALS AT CROSSINGPLACES ON ELECTRIC TOKEN BLOCKOR TOKENLESS BLOCK LINES

9.1 Unless otherwise authorised, the home signals in bothdirections must be maintained at Danger when trains are

approaching a crossing place from opposite directions. Whenthe first train to be allowed to draw forward has stopped, thehome signal may be cleared to permit it to proceed to thestation or section signal. After it has again stopped, theSignalman may then clear the signals for the other trainprovided the line is clear.

9.2 If a shunting movement is to be made on a runningline at a crossing place, the home signal for the oppositedirection must not be cleared until the shunting movement hasstopped and the Driver has been instructed that no furthermovement must be made towards the section signal. After ahome signal has been cleared, a shunting movement must not

be made towards the section signal in the opposite directionuntil the approaching train has passed clear of the single line.

9.3 Claus 9.2 does not apply where there are pointswhich are set to prevent the shunting movement from foulingthe single line.

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10 BLOCK INDICATORS, BLOCKINSTRUMENTS, BELLS AND TELEPHONES

10.1 Normal Position of Block Indicators

The normal position is Line Blocked, Line Closed,

Normal or other authorised normal position and when in thisposition the line must be considered blocked.

10.2 Block Instruments and Bells

These must be used only for the purposes shown in theRegulations for Train Signalling and only by the Signalman.Movements on the instruments must be made carefully and thebeats on the bells must be made slowly and distinctly, thepauses between the sets of beats being clearly marked.

10.3 Telephones

10.3.1 Telephones must not be used in place of bell signals ortrain describers except as authorised in the Regulations for

Train Signalling.

10.3.2 Where telephone communication is provided by means ofthe block bell circuit, the attention of the Signalman at theopposite end of the section must be obtained by the use of the1 pause 1 bell signal given on the block bell.

11 TESTING EQUIPMENT

11.1 When opening the signal box, the Signalman must as

soon as possible check that instruments, signals, points etc, arein working order and where applicable test all levers which arenormally locked until Line clearis obtained.

11.2 Where practicable, Signalmen must test indicators andalarms, and, where provided, emergency bells between 10.00 and11.00 hours daily.

11.3 When it is necessary to test indicators and/or bells, thebell signal, 16 consecutively, must be used but only when no trainhas been signalled.

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11.4 Where the bell is independent of block indicators, theSignalman at the signal box in advance must, afteracknowledging the bell signal, test the block instrument bymoving the indicator to each position in proper sequence andthe Signalman in rear must acknowledge each movement by onebeat on the bell.

11.5 On an Electric Token Block line, a test must be madeimmediately after a thunderstorm and occasionally during gales orblizzards. Where the type of instrument permits, a token mustbe withdrawn and replaced by the Signalman at each end of thesection.

11.6 When equipment is tested, or a telephone call is made orreceived for test purposes, a record must be made in the TrainRegister.

12 EMERGENCY DETONATOR PLACERS

The detonators in detonator placers must be replaced onthe first Monday or each alternative month. A record must be madein the Train Register. A supply of between 12 and 24 detonatorsmust be kept on hand.

13 ADDITIONAL RUNNING LINES

When the Regulations require trains to be stopped orcautioned, the Signalman must ensure that such action is alsotaken in respect of trains on additional running lines if those trainsmay be affected.

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14 LEVEL CROSSINGS WITHIN CLEARINGPOINT

Road traffic passing over level crossings worked orcontrolled from a signal box must not be considered anobstruction on the railway for the purpose of Absolute Block,

Electric Token Block or Tokenless Block Regulation 3, clause 3.4.

15 MIXED TRAINS

A mixed train must be signalled as a passenger train.

16 THE ROYAL TRAIN

16.1 Tail lamps

Two lighted tail lamps (or an illuminated red blind and onelighted tail lamp) will be displayed at the rear of the last vehicle ofthe Royal Train. The train need not be stopped unless both lamps

are missing or unlit (or the red blind and lamp are both unlit).

16.2 Signalling of the Royal Train on a Track CircuitBlock line

For the purpose of this instruction, a signal with anemergency replacement switch may be considered as acontrolled signal.

16.2.1 The Royal Train must be dealt with as an expresspassenger train and unless train describer apparatus is in use,must be signalled by the Description of train bell signal given4 pause 4 pause 4.

16.2.2 The Signalman at the box in rear must be advised bytelephone or by sending the Train out of section bell signalwhen the Royal Train has passed clear of the overlap of the signalnext ahead of the first controlled signal, or when facing points inrear of the Royal Train have been set for another route which isclear.

16.2.3 A train running ahead of the Royal Train on the same linemust not be allowed to leave or pass any place at which it can beshunted unless it will arrive at the next place where it can bediverted or shunted clear at least 5 minutes before the Royal Trainis expected to pass.

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16.2.4 A train or movement must not be allowed to foul theline concerned for at least 5 minutes before the Royal Train isexpected to pass.

16.2.5 A train which cannot have precedence over the RoyalTrain must not be permitted to approach a junction stop signalfrom a conflicting direction until the Royal Train has passedclear of the overlap of the signal ahead of the junction stopsignal unless:

(a) there are facing points which are set for another lineor

(b) the train will arrive and be stopped at least 5 minutesbefore the Royal Train is expected to pass the junctionconcerned and, unless trap points are provided, thejunction points are clear of the overlap of the junctionstop signal

16.2.6 Unless there are facing points which are set for anotherline, a signal must not be cleared for a following train on the sameor a converging line until the Royal Train has passed clear ofthe overlap of the signal ahead of the next controlled stopsignal.

16.2.7 The last stop signal controlled from a signal box must notbe cleared for a following train until the Train out of section bellsignal or telephone message has been received for the RoyalTrain.

16.3 Signalling of the Royal Train on other than a

Track Circuit Block line

16.3.1 The Royal Train must be dealt with as an express

passenger train and signalled by the special Is line clear bellsignal given 4 pause 4 pause 4.

16.3.2 The Restricted Acceptance must not be applied to theRoyal Train.

16.3.3 A train running ahead of the Royal Train on the same linemust not be allowed to leave or pass any place at which it can beshunted unless it will arrive at the next place where it can bediverted or shunted clear at least 5 minutes before the Royal Trainis expected to pass the signal box in rear.

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16.3.4 A train or movement must not be allowed to fou l theline concerned for at least 5 minutes before the Royal Train isexpected to pass the signal box in rear.

16.3.5 A train which cannot have precedence over the RoyalTrain must not be allowed to approach a junction from aconflicting direction unless:

(a) there are facing points which are set for another lineor

(b) the train will arrive and be stopped at least 5 minutesbefore the Royal Train is expected to pass the signalbox in rear and, unless trap points are provided, thejunction points are beyond the clearing point. Thetrain must be held at the home signal

16.3.6 Unless there are facing points which are set for anotherline, the train following the Royal Train on the same or aconverg-ing line must not be allowed to approach until:

(a) the Train out of section signal has been received forthe Royal Train or

(b) the Royal Train has passed clear of the overlap of thefirst intermediate block home signal (where provided)or of the overlap of the first automatic signal (whereprovided) ahead of the signal box

The following train must not enter an intermediate block sectionor section divided by automatic signals until the Train out ofsection signal has been received for the Royal Train.

16.3.7 On a single line, Block Regulation 3, clause 3.4, mustapply and the Restricted Acceptance must not be applied to theRoyal Train or any train required to cross or follow the Royal Trainuntil the latter has departed and is continuing its journey.

16.4 Engineering Work

Engineering work which may affect the line on which theRoyal Train will run must be suspended for 30 minutes beforethe train passes.

16.5 Out of Gauge Loads or Vehicles

The Royal Train must not pass or be passed by any outof gauge load or vehicle on an adjoining line.

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17 GROUND FRAMES

17.1 A train must not be shut inside at an intermediate sidingfor other trains to pass unless:

(a) the line is signalled by the Track Circuit Block Systemor

(b) authority is given in the Signalman's SpecialInstructions

17.2 Before giving the release, the Signalman must reach aclear understanding with the Ground Frame Operator regardingthe movements to be made and, where the ground frame is at asiding, whether or not the train will be shut in the siding.

17.3 The Signalman must obtain an assurance from theGround Frame Operator that the train has been shunted clear ofthe running line before the ground frame release is restored tonormal. The Signalman must record in the Train Register:"Ground Frame Normal and train shut in at hours".17.4 The ground frame must not be released for a movement tobe made from the siding to the running line until:

(a) all track circuits between the protecting signal for therunning line and the points to be released are clear,and

(b) all track circuits up to the next main running signal onthe line to which the movement is to be made areclear, except where the Signalman's SpecialInstructions authorised a movement to an occupiedrunning line

Af ter the train has lef t the siding and the ground framerelease has been returned to normal the Signalman must recordin the Train Register: "Ground Frame Normal and train ready to

depart at hours" .

Where a movement is made from one running line toanother, or across a running line, the ground frame must not bereleased until the line is clear between the protecting signal and thepoints to be released on the line(s) towards which the train is toproceed.

17.5 If the Signalman loses the Normal indication or is unableto obtain a Normal indication after the ground frame has beenrelocked, he must ascertain if the levers/switches at the ground

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frame are locked (and, where appropriate, detection is obtained)in the normal position. If the points are not so locked, they mustbe secured in the normal position. If the points are to be leftunattended, they must be secured and padlocked in the normalposition. The signal immediately in rear of the ground framemust be regarded as defective and, until the matter is rectified,

movements must be authorised to pass the signal at Danger inaccordance with the Rule Book, Section D. Rule Book, SectionD, clause 3.2.1(e) is modified accordingly.

17.6 In emergency, a ground frame may be released toplace a signal at Danger.

18 SIGNALMAN REQUIRING POLICEASSISTANCE

18.1 If a Signalman requiring Police assistance is unableto use a telephone, he should send the special bell signalPolice assistance urgently required (116) (or special TrainDescription 116) to any adjacent signal box. TheSignalman receiving the bell signal must acknowledge it byrepetition. He must immediately request the attendance ofthe Police at the signal box from which the special bellsignal or Train Description was received.

18 .2 If a Parcels, Mail or Postal train is stopped at a Signal atDanger and the Signalman is unable to identify the reason for theSignal being at Danger, the Signalman must regard this asbeing suspicious, and immediately request the attend-ance of thePolice at the Signal concerned.

19 OIL SIGNAL LAMPS

If a signal light fails, the Signalman must immediatelyarrange for the lamp to be replaced or relit. When it is necessaryfor a Signalman working alone to replace or relight a signal lamp,he must place all signals to Danger and inform the Signalmen atthe adjacent signal boxes before he leaves and on his return.

20. REMINDER APPLIANCES

20.1 The Signalman must use a reminder appliance on thelever controlling:

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(a) a train movement where Permissive Working ispermitted for the type of trains concerned or

(b) a shunting movement on the authority of a positionlight or shunting signal or

(c) a movement required to enter a line which isobstructed by an accident, failure, obstruction or

engineering work and then only in accordance withthe relevant Rules and Instructions

22 WORKING DURING FOG OR FALLINGSNOW

22.1 When instruc tions apply

22.2.1 Instructions applicable during fog or falling snow applyas soon as the fog marking point becomes obscured or, wheresuch a point is not specified, visibility (determined as near aspossible from the Driver's eye level) falls below 200 yards (or200 metres). If the Signalman can normally see the distantsignal for the signal box ahead and visibility falls below thisdistance, he must so advise the Signalman there who mustthen observe such instructions in respect of that signal.

22.2 Instructions to be observed

During fog or falling snow, the Signalman must wherepracticable place one detonator on the rail or use the emer-gency detonator placer, in addition to maintaining signals atDanger, when it is necessary to stop a train.

22.2.2 During severe frost, the Signalman must frequentlywork mechanically operated signals, points, locks and barswhich are vital to traffic movement. This must be done whenthe section is clear and no trains are signalled.

22.2.3 During falling snow, the Signalman must if necessaryarrange for signal lights and spectacles to be cleared of snow.During darkness, the provisions of Absolute Block Regulation3, clause 3.4.3, must be applied until this has been done .

22.2.4 When necessary, the Signalman must send for staff toundertake snow clearance duties.

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27 OPERATION OF SIGNALS, POINTS ANDTRACK CIRCUITS

27.1The Signalman must ensure that all levers are secured in thenormal or reverse position by the catch being firmly down in thenotch of the frame. Wire adjusters must be used as necessary.

27.2After operating a lever, the Signalman must ascertain byobservation if practicable or by indicator (where provided) that thesignal or points are working correctly. If the Signalman cannormally see the distant signal for the signal box ahead, he mustadvise the Signalman there if the signal is not working correctlyor if the signal light fails.

27.3 As far as practicable, the Signalman must watch the trackcircuit indications during the passage of trains.

28 RELEASES FOR POINTS, FACING POINTLOCKS, SIGNALS AND BLOCK INSTRUMENTS

28.1 Sealed releases28.1.1 These are provided for use only if a lever workingpoints or a facing point lock is locked by a failure of a trackcircuit or manually operated barriers are locked down by a failureof a track circuit or by the occupation of a track circuit by adisabled train.

28.1.2 Before using a sealed release, the Signalman must ensureon each occasion that it is safe to do so and the portion of lineaffected is clear and no movement is about to be made over it.

28.1.3 The Signalman must inform the S & T Technician and theArea Manager if the release is used. He must also make an entry inthe Train Register.

28.1.4 When the glass or paper front has been renewed by theS & T Technician immediately upon the resumption of normalworking, the Signalman must make another entry in the TrainRegister which will be countersigned by the S & T Technician.

28.2 Manual time releases

These may be used only if:

(a) it is necessary to change the route after the junction

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(b) it is necessary to again place the block indicator toLine clearafter it has been placed in that position inconnection with:

testing of block instruments or

testing of a signal released by Line clear or

closing of a signal box where the section signal is

released by Line clear or a train being cancelled after acceptance or

(c) the Signalman is unable to restore a signal lever afterthe passage of a train because of the failure of a trackcircuit or treadle where backlocking is provided. TheSignalman must ensure that the line concerned isclear before the release is operated.

28.3 Automatic time releases

These may be provided instead of manual time releases.

28.4 Keys for releasing backlocks

These keys must not be used unless the Signalman hasensured that a release is necessary and can safely be made. Thekey must not be left in the keyhole.

29 DEFECTIVE REPEATERS

29.1 Semaphore signals

If a repeater indicates that the signal is defective but theSignalman ascertains that it is responding correctly to the lever,the signal need not be treated as defective but, if it is a distantsignal, it must be maintained at Caution until the repeater is inorder.

29.2 Signals, slots or weight bars

Where one repeater is provided to indicate the positionsof two or more signals, slots or weight bars worked by the samelever, the Signalman must assume that any irregularity indicatedby the repeater affects all of the equipment concerned.

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lation 3, clause 3.1, but the bell signal Distant signal defective (82) orHome signal defective (28), as appropriate, must be sent tothe box in rear. When this signal has been acknowledged the blockindicator mut be placed to the Line clear position or, on anElectric Token Block line, the token instrument must be operated toenable a token to be withdrawn.

30.4 The Signalman receiving the bell signal (82) or (28)must acknowledge it and place a lever collar on the lever workingthe section signal to remind him that the signal must not becleared until he has informed the Driver of the train so acceptedthat the distant or home signal for the box in advance (naming thebox) is defective and may be irregularly in the clear position, andinstructed him to proceed with caution.

30.5 If the Signalman receiving the bell signal (82) can seethat the distant signal for the box concerned is at Caution, thetrain need not be stopped and the Driver advised.

31 STANDBY BATTERIES FOR COLOUR LIGHTSIGNALS

(Note: this instruction does not apply on a Track Circuit Blockline.)

31.1 If the main power supply fails, the Signal Technicianmust be advised immediately. If the standby supply is stilloperative, the Signalman must observe the followinginstructions:

In clear weather:Normal working may continue.

During fog or fal l ing snow:If the failure affects a distant signal, the Is line clearsignalmust not be acknowledged to the signal box in rearunless:

(a) the Train out of section orObstruction removedsignal has been received from the signal box inadvance or

(b) where an intermediate block home signal is provided,the line is clear to and including the overlap ofthat signal or

(c) where the line on which the train will approach isa dead-end, the line is clear to the buffer stops

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Signal l ing General Instruction s

35.2 Unless trains have already been stopped, theSignalman must agree a suitable time for this to be done. Whenthe passage of trains has been stopped, the Signalman must givean assurance that normal working will not be resumed until theperson con-cerned informs him that it is safe to do so. TheSignalman must also remind the person concerned of any otherlines remaining open to traffic.

35.3 If the Signalman receiving the request does not controlthe protecting signal for the line concerned, he must advise theother Signalman and obtain his assurance that he will stop thepassage of trains on that line. The other Signalman must beinformed when normal working can be resumed.

35.4 When agreement is given for the work to be done theSignalman must make an entry in the Train Register asfollows:Passage of trains stopped on:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . (line) between Signal No . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . and Signal No . . . . . . . . . . .

35A - RETRIEVAL OF ARTICLES FROM THE TRACK AT STATIONPLATFORMS BY STATION STAFF

Add the following new Regulation 35A

35A.1 A person with or without Personal Track safety Certification is authorised to

go onto the track to retrieve articles at station platforms. Before going onto

the line, the person will contact the Signalman and ask for the passage of

trains to be stopped on the line concerned and any necessary adjoining line.

The Signalman must place or maintain the necessary signals at Danger and

make an appropriate entry in the Train Regis ter.

35A.2 The Signalman must remind the person making the request of any other

lines remaining open to traffic.

35A.3 When the article has been retrieved, the same person will advise the

Signalman that the line is now clear. Normal working can then be resumed and

an appropriate entry must be made in the Train Register.

35A.4 If the Signalman receiving the request does not control the protecting signal

for the line concerned, he must advise the other Signalman and obtain and

assurance that he will stop the passage of trains on the line concerned. The

other Signalman must be informed when normal working can be resumed.

35A.5 This instruction does not override the requirement of Rule Book Section

B(Part iii) for station staff to advise the Signalman immediately of any object

falling onto the line which could endanger a train.

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Signalling General Instruc tions

36 SAFETY OF PERSONS WORKING ON ORNEAR POINTS

36.1 Persons required to work on or near points willadvise the Signalman if they require to secure of isolate themto prevent a movement of the points which may cause injury.

36.2 The Signalman must ascertain which points are

affected, in which position they require to be maintained andfor how long. He must then agree a suitable time for the work tostart, after which the points must be maintained in the requiredposition until the work is stopped or completed. During thework, trains may be signalled normally over the route forwhich the points are set.

37 AUTOMATIC BARRIER LEVEL CROSSINGS,LOCALLY MONITORED (ABCL) ANDAUTOMATIC OPEN LEVEL CROSSINGS,LOCALLY MONITORED (AOCL)

37.1 Failure of road traffic signals

37.1.1 If the Signalman is informed that the road trafficsignals (and/or the barriers at an ABCL crossing) have failed,he must advise the S & T Technician and, until normalworking is resumed, the Driver of each train must be instruc-ted to stop at the crossing and not pass over it until he hasensured that it is safe to do so. Where necessary, the Signal-man at the other end of the section mus t be advised.

37.1.2 During darkness, a train must not pass over thecrossing unless:

(a) it is a passenger or ECS train with lights illumi-ated throughout, or

(b) arrangements have been made for the crossingto be closed to road traffic, or

(c) an Attendant has been provided at the crossingto safeguard movements.

Notethis clause 37.1.2 does not apply at an ABCL crossingprovided the barriers have failed in the lowered position andthe lights on the booms are illuminated.

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not received, the Signalman must ensure that the Driver of thenext train is instructed to approach the crossing cautiously, notpass over it until he has ensured that it is safe to do so andadvise the Signalman whether the crossing is safe for thepassage of trains. If necessary, subsequent trains must besimilarly cautioned until confirmation is received that the crossing isclear.

38.3 Routine road maintenance

If the Signalman is advised that routine maintenance(such as work affecting lighting, drains, hedges or ditches orinvolving sweeping or snow clearance) is to be done near thecrossing and the work will be of short duration, he must arrangewith the person in charge for the work to be carried out during asuitable interval between trains. The provisions of clause 38.2must be observed.

38.4 Recording of telephone calls

38.4.1 The following details of each telephone call from thecrossing must be recorded:

(a) Name of crossing

(b) time and nature of request

(c) how long required

(d) time permission given for movement (or routineroad maintenance) to take place

(e) time movement reported clear (or maintenancecompleted) or, if such report is not received, timenext train is cautioned

38.4.2 Each entry must be progressively numbered on anannual basis. This number must be quoted when permission isgiven for the crossing to be used.

38.5 Opening and closing of signal box

38.5.1 The absence switch (where provided) must be placedin the appropriate position when the signal box is opened andclosed.

38.5.2 When a signal box without a block switch is openedand the Signalman finds that the telephone alarm is received, hemust answer the telephone. If he is unable to obtain a reply, hemust ensure that the Driver of the next train is instructed to

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approach the crossing cautiously, not pass over it until he hasensured it is safe to do so, and advise the Signalman whetherthe crossing is safe for the passage of trains. If necessary,subsequent trains must be similarly cautioned until this advice isreceived.

38.6 Routine maintenance of crossing equipment

Before undertaking routine maintenance of equipmentwhich will interfere with the normal operation of the crossing,the S & T Technician will obtain the Signalman's permission.This must not be given unless the protecting signals are atDanger and any approaching train has passed clear of thecrossing. After such permission has been given, the protectingsignals must be maintained at Danger until the S & T Technicianadvises that the work is complete and the crossing is againworking automatically. If then requested by the S & T Tech-nician, the Signalman must ensure that the Driver of the firsttrain in each direction is instructed to approach the crossingcautiously and not pass over it until he has ensured that it issafe to do so.

38.7 Failure of crossing equipment or prolonged

occupation of track circuits

38.7.1 The Signalman must treat the crossing equipment asfailed if an alarm sounds, or information isotherwise received, indicating that:

(a) the road traffic signals are not operating correct lyor

(b) the barriers are other than fully raised or the roadtraffic signals are operating when no train isapproaching or

(c) a controlling track circuit is occupied by a disabled

train (in which case, he must remind the Driver orGuard of the presence of the crossing and instructhim not to make any further movement untilauthorised)

The Signalman must immediately observe the provisions ofclause 38.8. He must not authorise any road user to pass overthe crossing while the road traffic signals are illuminated and/orthe barriers are lowered, even if for an unduly long time. Theroad user should instead be told to wait until the Attendantarrives or to take another route avoiding the crossing.

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Signalmens General Instructions

39.1.2 When the barriers are fully lowered and the Signalmanhas ensured that the crossing is clear, he must operate thecrossing-clear button. Where a crossing-clear button is notprovided, the protecting signals must not be cleared until thebarriers are fully lowered and the Signalman has ensured thatthe crossing is clear.

39.1.3 The auto-lower switch (where provided) must beplaced in the manual position and the barriers lowered by usingthe lower-button, if:

at least one pair of the red road traffic signals hasfailed

the Signalman becomes aware that road trafficcongestion is occurring at the crossing

a trolley, or engineers' on-track machine whichcannot be relief upon to operate track circuits, or anunsignalled movement, or any movement for which

the auto-lower facility does not apply is to pass overthe crossing

a failure of the auto-lower controlling track circuit

39.1.4 The barriers must not be raised until any approachingtrain has passed clear of the crossing, the protecting signals areat Danger and the signal levers are in the normal position.

39.1.5 The auto-raise switch (where provided) must be in themanual position before the crossing-clear button is pressed if:

a second train may approach almost immediatelyon the same or another line or

a trolley, or engineers' on- track machine which

cannot be relief upon to operate track circuits, or ashunting movement, or an unsignalled movement,or any movement for which the auto-raise facilitydoes not apply is to pass over the crossing or

a Driver is to be author ised to pass a protectingsignal at Dangeror

a train is to pass over the crossing during a failure ofthe barriers in the lowered position

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cautiously, stop short of the crossing and sound the horn, andnot pass over it until he has ensured that it is safe to do so. Thisdoes not apply where wrong direction controls are providedunless the movement starts between the wrong directionspeed restriction board and the crossing.

41.2 Telephone calls41.2.1 Where a telephone is provided at the crossing, the userwill telephone the Signalman before taking large, low or slowmoving vehicles, or animals over the crossing. The Signalmanmust observe the appropriate provisions of Instruction 40.

41.2.2 If the lights at the crossing have failed, the user willtelephone the Signalman before any vehicles or animals aretaken over the crossing. The Signalman must observe theappropriate provisions of Instruction 40 and advise the S&TTechnician of the failure.

41.3 Failure of telephone

If any telephone fails, the Signalman must observe theprovisions of Instruction 40, clause 40.4.

42 BARROW OR FOOT CROSSINGS WITHWHITE LIGHT INDICATIONS

42.1 General

Some barrow or foot crossings are equipped withwhite light indications (operated by approaching trains) forthe guidance of employees and other authorised users .

42.2 Wrong direction movements

Before a wrong direction movement is authorised, the Signal-man must ensure that the Driver is advised of the presence ofthe crossing and instructed to approach the crossing cautiouslyand not pass over it until he has ensured that it is safe to doso. This does not apply where wrong direction controls areprovided.

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44.6 Appo intment of Attend ant at RC or CCTV crossingsupervised by a Crossing Keeper

44.6.1 The Crossing Keeper will inform the Signalman whenan Attendant takes and leaves duty at the crossing. He will alsoadvise the Signalman when local control is taken and given up.These times must be recorded in the Train Register.

44.6.2 The Signalman must obtain an assurance from theCrossing Keeper than at Attendant has taken duty at thecrossing:

(a) before the first train in the wrong direction isallowed to pass over the crossing during SingleLine Working

(b) before a possession is granted if work will beundertaken which may cause track circuit(s) to beactuated within 200 yards (or 200 metres) ofeither side of the crossing or within the protectingsignal if it is further than that distance from thecrossing, or if Engineers' trains are required to

work within that distance

44.7 Hand trolleys

The Signalman must give the Crossing Keeper thenecessary instructions if the crossing will be affected by themovement of a hand trolley.

44.8 Engineers' on-track machines

At a level crossing on a Track Circuit Block line wherethe barriers or gates are normally open to road traffic, theSignalman must advise the Crossing Keeper of the approach of

any machine which cannot be relied upon to operate trackcircuits.

44.9 Trains requred to stop in section

If the train is to stop before passing over a levelcrossing operated by a Crossing Keeper, the Signalman must,if practicable, so advise the Crossing Keeper.

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clear of the crossing. He must not then allow a train to approachthe crossing, even under caution, until he has obtained anassurance from the Police Officer that the passage of roadtraffic is halted.

45 PROPELLED MOVEMENTS

45.1 Except for an Officers' Special, a signal must not becleared for a propelled movement to start until the route is setthroughout for the movement.

45.2 A propelled movement must not be allowed to proceedtowards a position light signal or shunting signal if anothermovement is occupying or about to occupy the convergingpoint immediately ahead of that signal.

45.3 When a propelled movement has been allowed toproceed towards a position light signal or a shunting signal atDanger, no movement must be allowed to occupy the converg-ing point immediately ahead of that signal until the propelledmovement has stopped.

46 HOT AXLE BOX DETECTORS

46.1 Trains to be stopped

46.1.1 If the alarm operates, the Signalman must stop thetrain concerned unless he is satisfied it has been opereated bya class 101128 train or a steam locomotive in steam. He mustalso stop any train on the adjoining line(s) and now allow it toproceed until the train for which the alarm has been receivedhas been stopped and he has received an assurance that suchline(s) is not affected.

46.1.2 The Signalman must, without waiting until the trainstops, advise Operations Control who will, if appropriate,ascertain whether the vehicle concerned is conveying dan-gerous goods.

46.2 Traincrew to examine vehicle

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"Alpha Code". The former enables identificationof the substance to the Emergency Services andthe latter enables Operations Control toascertain the telephone number from whichspecialist assis-tance can be requested

(e) Details of the mishap, and whether the public are

affectedThis information must be passed immediately to OperationsControl using the same message prefix.

If there is any doubt whether dangerous goods areinvolved, the Signalman must advise Operations Controlimmediately, if possible giving the positin in the train of thevehicles concerned, in order that TOPS enquires can bemade to ascertain the circumstances.

48.3 If the incident involves an irradiated fuel flask, thereport from the traincrew will also include answers to thefollowing questions and in the order shown. These answersmust be passed immediately to Operations Control in the same

order: (a) Is the flask wagon derailed? Yes/No

(b) Has the flask wagon beeninvolved in a collision? Yes/No

(c) Is there a fire near the flask? Yes/No

(d) Are large quantities ofliquefied petroleum gas,petroleum or other flamma-ble liquids present? Yes/No

(e) Is there any visible damageto the flask or to the cover (iffitted), Yes/No

48.4 If the accident concerns a train conveying an irradi-ated fuel flask, trains must not be permitted to pass the sceneof a fire or accident involving the flask unless it is quite clearthat the flask cannot have sustained any damage, or untilclearance has been given by the emergency services teamhealth physicist.

48.5 If the accident concerns a train conveying tankwagons of Toxic Gases (Class 2.3) or Hydrocyanic Acid (HCN)

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50.1.3 The following machines may be relied upon to actuatetrack circuits:

(a) Ballast Cleaning Machines (Types RM62 andRM74)

(b) Ballast Injection Machines (except Machine No.79453)

(c) Tamping Machines (Types 08 and 09, except Type08-16/90-No. DR73501)

(d) Dynamic Track Stabilising Machines

(e) Any other machine fitted with a Track CircuitActuator in working order

50.1.4 Machines of any other type must NOT be relied upon toactuate track circuits.

50.2 Signalling of machines which cannot be relied upon

to actuate track circuits

50.2.1 Where points are locked by track circuits, they must

not be operated until the machine is well clear. The individualpoints switches must be used on a route setting panel.

50.2.2 A train must not be allowed to follow a machine on aTrack Circuit Block line until the machine has passed beyondthe overlap of a signal ahead which has been placed to Dangerby the Signalman. He must, where necessary, instruct theDriver/Operator to stop specially to report the arrival of themachine. If another Signalman is involved, an assurance thatthe machine has arrived must be obtained from him.

50.2.3 When the machine is detained awaiting acceptance ona non-Track Circuit Block line, it must not be allowed to proceedbeyond the signal box. If a telephone is not provided at thesignal in rear of the signal box and the machine would be out ofsight at that signal, the Signalman must not accept the machineuntil it can proceed to the next stop signal.

50.2.4 Where intermediate block signals are provided, thesection signal must not be cleared for a following train until themachine has arrived at the signal box in advance.

50.2.5 When a machine is detained at a signal on any line, theperson in charge will immediately remind the Signalman of itspresence.

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Note: Clause 50.2.1 also applies when:

(a) a dead machine is hauled by a locomotive(s)

(b) special authority is given in the Notice or byOperations Control for a machine to be marshalledas the last vehicle of a freight or Engineers' train

50.3 Passage of Out o f Gauge loads

The Engineer's person in charge of the machine willinform the Signalman when work is to start with a machine(s)which must not be passed by an Out of Gauge load on theadjacent line. In such circumstances, an Out of Gauge loadmust not be allowed to pass on the adjacent line unlessauthority is given in the Notice for it to pass the type ofmachine concerned or authorised by Operations Control.

51 CLASSIFICATION OF ENGINEERS' ON-TRACK MACHINES ANDDEPARTMENTAL TRAINS, ETC.

The classification shown in Appendix 2 to the RuleBook applies together with the following special codes:

(* first digit must be determined according to permit-ted speed)

Sandite Train not applying Sandite *Z05 applying Sandite 8Z05

Structure Gauging Train not recording 4Z06 recording 7Z06

Speno Rail Grinding Train 7Z08

Ultrasonic Test Train not testing 4Z08 testing 7Z08

Engineers' On-Track Machine which CAN- *Z09NOT be relied upon to actuate track circuits,or power worked trolley

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PRO No .. RT3189

(Side 2)

PART BOTHER DETAILS TO BE COMPLETED BY THE SIGNALMAN

Signal Box .. Signalman

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Weather conditions

Signal equipment involved (State number of signal and any points involved)

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Type of signal that was passed at Danger:

Colour light signal

(Stage whether 4, 3 or 2 aspect & controlled, automatic or semi-automatic)

Position light or shunting signal

Semaphore signal

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Other

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(e.g. Limit of shunt, stop board or handsignal)

Is the signal equipped with a banner repeater? YES NO

Why was the signal at Danger?

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Do you have any observations?

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