The Rail Traffic Crew of the Disabled Rail Traffic must:
- ensure their own safety;
- tell the Train Controller;
- there is a failure;
- their Location;
- the nature of the failure, when this has been determined; and
- if necessary, protect the Disabled Rail Traffic in accordance with Rule 4001
Protecting Rail Traffic.
WARNING
- An unexpected loss of brake pipe pressure may indicate that Rail Traffic has Derailed or has Derailed and fouled Adjacent lines.
- Until otherwise confirmed, Rail Traffic Crew must always act on the presumption that Adjacent lines have been fouled.
If the Rail Traffic Crew suspect their Rail Traffic has Obstructed an Adjacent line, they
must protect against approaching Rail Traffic in accordance with Rule 4001 Protecting
Rail Traffic.
