Norac Rule 94-b. Responsibilities of employees: Calling Signals on push pull trains
The following requirements apply to push pull trains that do not have cab signals in service for the direction of movement , and are operating in territory where the maximum speed of trains exceeds 30mph:
1. when a wayside signal affecting the movement of the train displays an Approach, Medium Approach, Slow Approach, Restricting, or stop and proceed aspect, the Engineer must verbally communicate to a qualified employee on the engine or train the name and location of each signal, as soon as the signal is clearly visible. In multiple track territory, the engineer must include the track number.
2. The qualified employee must repeat the signal information to the Engineer. If the qualifed employee fails to repeat the required signal information, the engineer must determine the reason at the next station stop.
3. If the engineer fails to properly control the speed of the train, the qualified employee must immediately communicate with the engineer. If necessary, the qualified employee must stop the train.
4. The next signal, when more favorable, must also be communicated by the engineer.
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