3. RAIL TRAFFIC PROTECTION

WARNING

  • An unexpected loss of brake pipe pressure may indicate that Rail Traffic has derailed or has derailed and fouled Adjacent lines.
  • Where Adjacent lines are or might be Obstructed, those lines must be
    Protected first.

Rail Traffic requires Protection where:
 the Rail Traffic Crew needs assistance;
 the Rail Traffic has Obstructed, or might Obstruct, Adjacent lines; or
 the line is Obstructed.
The Train Controller may advise the Rail Traffic Crew of Disabled Rail Traffic that
Protection is not required provided:
 communications with the first approaching Rail Traffic has been established; and
 that Rail Traffic Crew is advised of the circumstances.
The Train Controller must make a Permanent Record of that advice.