2. GENERAL

Before Rail Traffic enters the Network, Rail Traffic Whistles must be working correctly.
Rail Traffic Whistles must not be sounded unless a valid reason exists.
Rail Traffic Whistles must be sounded with appropriate intensity, length and repetition
for the circumstances.
Unless otherwise prohibited, Rail Traffic Whistles must be sounded when:
 approaching road Level Crossings;
 approaching pedestrian Level Crossings not fitted with automatic gates, Warning
lights and bells;
 necessary for safety;
 people or animals are on or near the Track;
 acknowledging Handsignals; and
 otherwise required by the PTA Safeworking Rules and Procedures.
Where multiple Rail Traffic movements are likely to simultaneously approach a Level
Crossing, the Rail Traffic Crew must repeatedly sound the Whistle until Rail Traffic has
reached the Level Crossing.
The Rail Traffic Crew must sound the Whistle when approaching Locations where there
is limited Sighting Distance when the Rail Traffic movement is travelling in the Wrong
Running Direction on a Unidirectional Track.