3.2. RUNNING WITH FAILED WHISTLE

If the Whistle fails and cannot be repaired and no other Motive Power Units can be
used as the lead unit, the Rail Traffic Crew must:
 continue the movement and Travel at;
o Controlled Speed if visibility is good; or
o Restricted Speed during periods of Low Visibility;
 flash the Headlights and other Visibility Lights to attract attention where necessary;

 slow to Restricted Speed before each Level Crossing, being prepared to Stop if road
or pedestrian traffic is approaching;
 not proceed over the Level Crossing, unless;
o at an Active Control Level Crossing where equipment is operating;
 slow to Restricted Speed approaching other Rail Traffic where Workers may be
present on the ground;
 slow to Restricted Speed approaching pedestrians on or about the Track; and
 slow or Stop as necessary, if the approach of the Rail Traffic is not attracting the
appropriate attention.
If the Whistle and Headlights fail and no other Motive Power Unit can be used as the
lead unit, Rail Traffic must act in accordance with Rule 4005 Rail Traffic Lights and
Markers.