CSX TRANSPORTATION OPERATING RULES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 1987 The rules presented in this book (Form 100 ROP) govern conditions and actions on railroads operated by CSX Transportation in the United States. These rules supersede all previous operating rules, as well as all other rules and instructions that may be inconsistent with them. These rules must be observed by all employees whose duties are affected by them. CSX TRANSPORTATIONCONTENTS Absence of Wayside Signs Absolute Block Register Operation .. Additional Control Station Rules for the Protection of Trains, Work Forces and On-Track Equipment Air Brakes Automatic Block Signal System Rules Block, Interlocking and Other Fixed Signal Aspects and Indications... Blue Signal Protection Bulletins and Notices . . Clearance Form A Operation . Communicating Signals Communications of Signals. . Conductors ..... Control Stations . Current of Traffic Current of Traffic by Block Signals Defect Detectors ... Defective Equipment Definitions : Direct Traffic Control Block System Rules ae Electrically Locked Switches . . Engine Bell and Horn Signals . Engine Number Lights Engineering Department Employees. Engineers Flagging Signals (Torpedoes, Fusees, etc.) . Forms of Train Orders . General Notice . .CONTENTS (Continued) General Regulations . General Rules ..... General Signal Rules. Hand, Flag and Lantern Signals . 20 Hazardous Materials . 61 Headlight .. 25 Interlocking a 152 Maintaining a Current Operating Rules Book . v Markers .......... 26 Movement of Trains 76 Observation of Trains .. 45 On-Track Equipment and Work Authority Rules .. 239 Operators. . oe Passenger Service ........ 227 Power-Operated Switches Radio Rules............ Restricted Equipment Handling 57 Signals and Their Use....... 18 Signals Imperfectly Displayed . 37 Speed Rules . 41 Spring Switches - 39 Standard Time .. 14 Suspension of Signal System 186 Timetables..............-.- 15 Traffic Control Signal System Rules . 153 Train Dispatchers .. Train Order Rules... Train Order Signals Trainmen ...... Wayside Signs . Yardmasters ... aoa,MAINTAINING A CURRENT OPERATING RULES BOOK Directions for Insertion of Revised Pages 1. Whole-Numbered Pages: When reissued, insert updated page(s) into book and remove superseded page(s). 2. Decimal-Numbered Pages: When issued, insert decimal-numbered page(s) in cor- rect sequence between appropriate whole-numbered pages. For example, insert Pages 10.1 and 10.2 be- tween Pages 10 and 11. This book contains the following revised pages: Page No. Date Revised Page No. Date RevisedRevised Pages (Continued) Page No. Date Revised Page No. Date Revised os viGENERAL NOTICE The illegal use and/or possession of a drug, narcotic or other controlled substance while on or off duty is prohibited. An employee will be removed from service if any evidence of alcohol, illegal drug, narcotic or other controlled substance is found in breath, blood or urine. Under Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Safety Regu- lations, railroad employees involved in certain types of train accidents must provide both urine and blood samples. An employee who fails to provide both urine and blood sampies must be disqualified from service for a period of nine (9) months. In addition, railroad employees may be required to provide a breathalizer or urine sample at any time the Com- pany reasonably suspects that they are under the influence of, or impaired by, alcohol, drugs or other controlled substance while on duty. Because of its sensitivity, the urine test may reveal whether or not employees have used cer- tain drugs within the recent past (in a rare case, up to sixty days before the sample is collected). As a general matter, the test cannot distinguish between recent use off the job and current impairment. However, the Federal regulations provide that if only the urine test is available, a positive find- ing on that test will support a presumption that the employee was impaired at the time the sample was taken. Employees can avoid this presumption of impairment by demanding to provide a blood sample at the same time the urine sample is collected. The blood test will provide infor- mation pertinent to current impairment. Regardless of the outcome of the blood test, if employees provide a blood sam- ple there will be no presumption of impairment from a positive urine test. If employees have used any drug off the job (other than a medication that they possessed lawfully) in the prior sixty days, it may be in their interest to provide a blood sample. If employees have not made unauthorized use of any drug in the prior sixty days, they can expect that the urine test will be negative and may not wish to provide a blood sample. Employees are not required to provide a blood sample at any time, except in the case of certain accidents and in- cidents subject to Federal post-accident testing re- quirements (49 CFR Part 219, Subpart C). A complete copy of the Federal regulations is available for employees review at the office of the division manager. 1DEFINITIONS ABSOLUTE BLOCK: A block that may be occupied by only one train at a time. ABSOLUTE SIGNAL: A color light, color position light or semaphore signal without a number plate, “P” marker, “APP” marker, or “C” marker, that conveys Stop as its most restrictive indication. AUTOMATIC BLOCK SIGNAL SYSTEM (ABS): A series of consecutive blocks whose use is governed either by block signals actuated by a train or by certain conditions affecting the use of a block. Unless so specified, such signals do not authorize the movement of trains. AUTOMATIC RAILROAD CROSSING: A railroad crossing at grade protected by signals actuated automatically by the approach of a train. AUXILIARY TRACK: A track other than a main track. BLOCK: A length of track of defined limits. In signaled territory, a block is the length of track either between two consecutive block signals governing movements in the same direction or from a block signal to the end of sig- naled territory. BLOCK SIGNAL: An absolute or intermediate signal at the entrance to a block that governs the movement of trains entering and using that block. BULLETIN: Written special instructions pertaining to the movement or safety of trains and employees. Superin- tendent’s bulletins are issued by the superintendent- operations and are posted in bulletin books. COLOR LIGHT SIGNAL: A fixed signal that displays aspects by the color of a light or by a combination of col- ored lights. 8,COLOR POSITION LIGHT SIGNAL (CPL): A fixed signal that displays aspects by the color and position of two or more lights. It consists of a cluster of colored lights normally displayed in pairs. For some aspects, an addi- tional white or yellow light is displayed above or below the cluster. CONTROLLED SIDING: A siding equipped with con- trolled signals that are used to authorize trains to enter or leave the siding. Such signals do not govern movements on the siding. CONTROLLED SIGNAL: A fixed signal at the entrance of a route or block, operated from a control station, to govern the movement of trains entering and using that route or block. CONTROL STATION: A place from which signals and signal appliances are operated or from which instruc- tions governing railroad movements are issued. CURRENT OF TRAFFIC: The movement of trains on a main track, in one direction, as specified by the rules or special instructions. DIRECT TRAFFIC CONTROL BLOCK: A length of track of detined limits, whose use is governed by verbal authority of a control station. DIRECT TRAFFIC CONTROL BLOCK SYSTEM (DTC): A direct traffic control block or a series of consecutive direct traffic control blocks. DIVISION: That portion of a railroad assigned to the supervision of a division manager. ELECTRIC LOCK: An electrical locking device applied to a hand-operated switch, derail or gate. END-OF-TRAIN DEVICE (ETD): A portable sensory transmitter unit mounted on the last car of a train that transmits information to a receiver display unit on the engine.ENGINE: A locomotive unit propelled by any form of energy, or a combination of such units operated from a single control. Also, a term used to identify a non- scheduled train. Such a train will be designated as: ENGINE 6150 NORTH: To identify a northward train; PASSENGER ENGINE 8700 NORTH: To identify a northward train permitted to operate at passenger train speed; or WORK ENGINE 1920: To identify a train authorized by train order Form S-H or D-H to move in either direction. FIXED SIGNAL: A signal or sign of permanent location indicating a condition affecting the movement of a train. IMPROPER SIGNAL ASPECT: A signal aspect that per- mits a train to proceed when the condition of the block does not justify such an aspect. INTERLOCKING: An arrangement of signals and signal appliances so interconnected that their movements must succeed each other in proper sequence and for which interlocking rules are in effect. INTERLOCKING SIGNALS: The fixed signals of an interlocking. INTERMEDIATE SIGNAL: A block signal, equipped with either a number plate or a ‘“‘P” marker, that conveys Pro- ceed at Restricted Speed as its most restrictive indication. MAIN TRACK: A track, other than an auxiliary track, extending through yards and between stations, upon which trains are operated in conformance with rules or special instructions. PILOT: An employee assigned to a train when the engineer or conductor is not qualified.POWER-OPERATED SWITCH: A remotely controlled switch that is operated electrically or electro- pneumatically. A dual-controlled switch is a power- operated switch that can also be operated by hand. RECEIVER DISPLAY UNIT (RDU): A device on an engine that receives and displays information transmitted by an end-of-train device. REMOTELY CONTROLLED RAILROAD CROSSING: A railroad crossing at grade operated by a control station. SCHEDULE: That part of a timetable that prescribes direction, number and station times for a passenger train. It conveys no authority for movement. SIDING: An auxiliary track designated in special instruc- tions for meeting or passing trains. SIGNAL ASPECT: The appearance of a fixed signal conveying an indication, as viewed from the direction of an approaching train. SIGNAL IMPERFECTLY DISPLAYED: A block or inter- locking signal, displaying a combination of lights not in conformity with the rules; or the absence of a light where a color light should be; or a high color light signal display- ing more than one light per signal unit. SIGNAL INDICATION: The information conveyed by the aspect of a signal. SIGNALED SIDING: A designated siding equipped with block signals that govern train movements on the siding. SIGNALED TRACK: A track equipped with block or in- terlocking signals that govern train movements. SINGLE TRACK: A main track upon which trains are operated in both directions. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Information contained in timetables and bulletins.SPEEDS: CONTROLLED SPEED: A speed that will permit stopping within one-half the range of vision, short of a train, a car, an obstruction, on-track equipment or a stop signal. LIMITED SPEED: A speed not exceeding 45 miles per hour. MAXIMUM AUTHORIZED SPEED: The highest speed permitted for any train on a subdivision or por- tion of a subdivision. It will be found listed under “Maximum Authorized Speed” in special instructions. MEDIUM SPEED: A speed not exceeding 30 miles per hour. REDUCED SPEED: A speed that will permit stop- ping short of a train, a car, an obstruction, on-track equipment or a stop signal. RESTRICTED SPEED: A speed, not exceeding 20 miles per hour, that will permit stopping within one- half the range of vision, short of a train, a car, an obstruction, a stop signal, a derail or an improperly lined switch, looking out for broken rail. SLOW SPEED: A speed not exceeding 20 miles per hour. SPRING SWITCH: A switch equipped with a spring mechanism arranged to restore the switch points to nor- mal position after having been trailed through. SUBDIVISION: A portion of a division designated by timetable. SUPERINTENDENT’S NOTICE: A posted notice of infor- mation and instructions issued over the signature of the superintendent-operations.TIMETABLE: A publication containing instructions relating to the movement of trains or equipment and other essential information. TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL SYSTEM (TCS): A signal system under which opposing and following train movements are authorized and governed by block signals. TRAIN: An engine, with or without cars, displaying a marker. TRAIN ORDER: A written mandatory directive governing the operation of trains that is issued in the prescribed form by the train dispatcher. TRAIN ORDER TERRITORY: Territory where trains are authorized to operate by Rule 224 S-G or 224 S-H. YARD: A system of tracks, other than main tracks and sidings, used for making up trains, for storing cars and for other purposes. YARD ENGINE: An engine being used in yard service. YARD LIMITS: A portion of main track designated by special instructions and identified by yard limit signs.GENERAL RULES A. Employees whose duties are governed by these rules must provide themselves with a copy both of these rules and of the safety rules applicable to their duties. Employees must have both the operating and safety rules accessible while on duty. Employees whose duties are affected by the timetable must have a copy of the current issue of the timetable with them while on duty. A-1. Rules with a prefix “S” apply to single main track; rules with a prefix “D” apply to two or more main tracks. When the term “train” is used in these rules, in special instructions or in train orders, the meaning of the term may be interpreted as either “train” or “engine,” whichever is applicable within the context. When the following employee craft designations are referred to in these rules, in special instructions or in train orders, the employees encompassed by the craft designation include those identified below, as applicable within the context. Conductors: Conductors, conductor pilots and yard engine foremen. Trainmen: Conductors, yard engine foremen, brakemen, flagmen, baggagemasters, switchmen, switchtenders and herders. Engineers: Engineers, engineer pilots, hostlers, firemen, reserve engineers and outside hostler helpers. Flagman: Any employee required to provide flag protection.Personal pronouns and employee craft designations referred to in these rules or in other instructions encom- pass both male and female employees. A-2. When these rules designate the conductor or engineer as the employee to obtain permission or authority, any member of the train crew who is a pro- moted conductor or engineer may obtain such permis- sion or authority when instructed to do so by the con- ductor or engineer. B. Employees must know and obey rules and special instructions that relate to their duties. While rules may be organized into different classifications, they must be observed whenever they relate in any way to the proper discharge of the duties of any employee. When in doubt as to the meaning and application of any rule or instruc- tion, employees must ask their supervising officer for clarification. Special instructions in the timetable supersede any rule with which such special instructions may conflict. Bulletins supersede special instructions in the timetable and any rule with which such bulletins may conflict. Train orders supersede any rule, special instructions in the timetable or bulletin with which the train orders may conflict. C. Employees must pass the required examinations. D. Employees must not sleep while on duty. An employee lying down or in areclining position with eyes closed, covered or concealed will be considered to be sleeping. E. Employees must render assistance in carrying out the rules and special instructions and must report any viola- tion of the rules or special instructions promptly to a supervising officer.F, The following conditions must be reported promptly and by the quickest means to the proper authority: ac- _... cidents; defects in track, bridges, signals or highway crossing warning devices; fires on or near the right of way; or any unusual condition that may affect the safe, efficient operation of the railroad. G. Employees reporting for duty, on duty, on Company = -#, property or while occupying facilities provided by the Company are prohibited from having in their possession, using or being under the influence of alcoholic beverages or intoxicants. Employees shall neither report for duty nor perform service while under the influence of, nor use while on duty, on Company property or while occupying facilities provided by the Company, any drug, medication or other substance, including prescribed medication, that will in any way adversely affect the employees’ alertness, coordination, reaction, response or safety. The illegal use of a drug, narcotic or other substance that affects alertness, coordination, reaction, response or safety, or the possession of such drugs, narcotics or other substances, is prohibited while on duty, while on Company property or while occupying facilities provided by the Company. H, The use of tobacco is prohibited by employees on du- ty while serving customers, and by uniformed employees in the presence of customers or of the general public. Smoking is not permitted in areas protected by “No Smoking” signs. J. Employees reporting for duty must be clean, neat in appearance and must wear clothes and a hair style that do not impair the safe performance of their duties. 10