9. FULFILLING THE LOCAL POSSESSION AUTHORITY

Before Fulfilling the LPA the PPO must make sure and tell the Train Controller that:
 associated Rail Traffic, Workers and all equipment are Clear of the Danger Zone;
 all Work Groups have cleared the Worksites;
 In-Field Protection has been removed;
 if necessary, Signals have been restored to normal use; and
 the portion of Track included in the LPA is available for use.
The PPO and the Train Controller must Fulfil the LPA.
The Train Controller must confirm with the PPO that:
 Blocking Facilities can be removed; and
 in single line territory, the Half Pilot Keys have been replaced.

NOTE
The Train Controller must test the Departure Signals after Half Pilot
Keys have been replaced before the PPO leaves the site.

The Train Controller must advise other affected Train Controllers of the LPA being
Fulfilled.
The PPO must tell the Train Controller about any operating restrictions that have been
placed or removed.