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

(k) On single track, a crew member of a movement stopped on the main track to
meet or to be passed by another movement, will, when practicable, reverse
the switch for the approaching movement and protect it unless relieved by a
crew member of the other movement.
(l) Unless otherwise directed by special instructions, the normal position for a
main track junction switch is when set for through movement on one
subdivision.
(m)When a movement diverges from a main track, the switch used must not be
restored to normal position until the fouling point has been cleared.
(n) The switches at both ends of a crossover are normal when set for a through
movement on the other tracks. When a crossover is to be used, the switch in
the track on which the movement is standing must be reversed first. Both
switches must be reversed before crossing over. Before either switch is
restored to normal position the movement must be clear of the crossover.
Hand Operated Non-Main Track Switches
(o) Unless otherwise specified by special instructions, non-main track switches,
when equipped with a lock, must be lined in normal position and locked after
having been used.
Main Track Switches in OCS Territory
(p) Unless or until the switch is seen to be in normal position, movements
approaching a main track hand operated switch in a facing point direction in
OCS territory, unless otherwise governed by signal indication, must not
exceed the following speeds from one-quarter of a mile of the switch;
PASSENGER
50 MPH
FREIGHT
45 MPH
FREIGHT handling
Special Dangerous
Commodities
40 MPH
(q) The employee handling a main track hand operated switch in non-signalled
territory must, from the location of the switch, communicate with another rules
qualified employee to confirm the position in which the switch has been left,
lined and locked. The employee receiving this report must repeat it back to
the employee who handled the switch. Communication may be achieved by
personal contact, radio or telephone. A lone employee unable to
communicate with any employee other than the RTC, must communicate with
the RTC.
This rule also applies where ABS signals do not govern movements in both
directions.
104.1 SPRING SWITCHES
(a) A spring switch will be identified by a spring switch sign bearing the letters
“SS”.
(b) Employees must keep clear of the switch handle while it is being lifted or
released.
(c) When trailing through a spring switch, a movement that stops must not be
reversed, nor slack taken, until the switch has been properly set by hand.
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