Can you say more radio confusion??
NEW CSXT COMMUNICATION OF SIGNAL RULES BY RADIO:
Effective on Monday, November 1st, 2004 CSXT will now require new communication of signals and other important information by radio. A crewmember in the operating cab of an engine must announce by radio the following conditions or occurrences:
(A) The name and location of each block and controlled point signal.
(B) Train entry into TWC authority from any location.
(C) Train departure from each TWC authority, as soon as the authority is reported clear to the train dispatcher.
(D) Passenger train arrival and departure at passenger stations.
(E) The presence of cars loaded with pulpwood or poles in the train when passing trains or equipment on adjacent tracks.
(F) Train entrance into a passing siding.
(G) When stopping, and each fifteen minutes after being stopped, on a main track or passing siding.
These announcements must include the train ID, engine number, and direction of travel. In multiple track territory, the track name or number must be included in the announcement. Crewmembers not in the operating cab must acknowledge signal and TWC announcements. If a crewmember fails to acknowledge a communication, the engineer must determine the reason at the next scheduled stop.
NEW CSXT COMMUNICATION OF SIGNAL RULES BY RADIO:
Effective on Monday, November 1st, 2004 CSXT will now require new communication of signals and other important information by radio. A crewmember in the operating cab of an engine must announce by radio the following conditions or occurrences:
(A) The name and location of each block and controlled point signal.
(B) Train entry into TWC authority from any location.
(C) Train departure from each TWC authority, as soon as the authority is reported clear to the train dispatcher.
(D) Passenger train arrival and departure at passenger stations.
(E) The presence of cars loaded with pulpwood or poles in the train when passing trains or equipment on adjacent tracks.
(F) Train entrance into a passing siding.
(G) When stopping, and each fifteen minutes after being stopped, on a main track or passing siding.
These announcements must include the train ID, engine number, and direction of travel. In multiple track territory, the track name or number must be included in the announcement. Crewmembers not in the operating cab must acknowledge signal and TWC announcements. If a crewmember fails to acknowledge a communication, the engineer must determine the reason at the next scheduled stop.
