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

H Unless otherwise specified, these rules are applicable without respect to the
number of main tracks.
I
Rules pertaining to the main track also apply to tracks specified as signalled
sidings and other signalled tracks.
J When an Electronic Communications Method (ECM) is used, each
transmission received must be examined to ensure legibility. If the
transmission is not legible this must immediately be reported to, and
retransmitted by, the RTC. Illegible transmissions must not be used and in the
case of paper based authorities, must be destroyed.
K When the term “in writing” is used in these rules, special instructions and
general operating instructions, if the written permission, authority or
instruction referred to is not received personally by the receiving employee, it
must be copied by the receiving employee and repeated back to the sender to
ensure it was correctly received.
L Wherever the following occupational names or titles appear in these rules,
special instructions, or general operating instructions, they apply to the
employee, male or female, who is qualified and is responsible for performing
the duties of:
conductor,
assistant conductor,
flagman,
foreman,
locomotive engineer,
pilot,
rail traffic controller,
remote control operator,
signalman,
snow plow foreman,
switchtender.
M Wherever the following: engine, train, transfer or movement appear in these
rules, special instructions or general operating instructions, the necessary
action will be carried out by a crew member or crew members of the
movement. In addition:
(i) Where only one crew member is employed, operating rules and
instructions requiring joint compliance may be carried out by either the
locomotive engineer or conductor, and
(ii) in the absence of a locomotive engineer on a crew consisting of at least
two members, the conductor will designate another qualified employee to
perform the rules required duties of the locomotive engineer.
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