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Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR) TC O-0-93 - PDF

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DAILY OPERATING BULLETIN (DOB)<br />

A document containing applicable information from each GBO, instructions and<br />

other information requiring compliance within limits indicated in special instructions.<br />

ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS METHOD (ECM)<br />

A method for recording, verification and transmission of authorities, instructions<br />

and information affecting the operation of movements or track units and for the<br />

protection of track work, through electronic transmission.<br />

ENGINE<br />

A locomotive(s) operated from a single control or a cab control car, used in train,<br />

transfer or yard service.<br />

EQUIPMENT<br />

One or more engines and/or cars which can be handled on their own wheels in a movement.<br />

EXCLUSIVE TOP<br />

A TOP that provides exclusive occupancy of the track to one foreman. No more<br />

than two track units can operate within the limits of an Exclusive TOP.<br />

EXCLUSIVE TRACK UNIT SPEED<br />

When a track unit is protected by an Exclusive TOP, it is a speed that permits a<br />

track unit to stop short of a switch not properly lined.<br />

FIXED SIGNAL<br />

A signal or sign at a fixed location indicating a condition affecting the operation of<br />

a movement.<br />

FOLLOW-UP TOP<br />

A TOP issued within limits of a movement(s) that has passed or will be identified<br />

by the foreman as having passed the foreman’s location.<br />

GENERAL BULLETIN ORDER(S) (GBO)<br />

Instructions regarding track condition restrictions and other information that affect<br />

the safety and operation of a movement.<br />

INTERLOCKING<br />

An arrangement of interconnected signals and signal appliances for which<br />

interlocking rules and special instructions are in effect.<br />

INTERLOCKING LIMITS<br />

The tracks between the extreme or outer opposing interlocking signals of an<br />

interlocking.<br />

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