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1. A track extending Main Track
through yards
and between sta-
tions
that must not be
occupied without
authority or
protection.
2. A fixed signal at Block Signal
the entrance of
a block that gov-
erns
trains entering
and using that
block.
3. A notice contain- General Track Bulletin
ing track bulletin
restrictions and
other
conditions affect-
ing train move-
ment.
4. A series of con- Automatic Block Signal System (ABS)
secutive blocks
governed by
block
signals, cab sig-
nals, or both. The
signals are acti-
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vated
by a train or
by certain condi-
tions that affect
the block
use.
5. Two or more Multiple Main Tracks
main tracks that
are used accord-
ing to the
timetable.
6. Good Faith Chal- Good Faith Challenge
lenge Rule 1.4.1A A. Right to Challenge
Federal Regulations have provisions that allow an employee the right to challenge
a directive which, based upon the employee's good faith determination, would
violate a railroad operating rule relating to:
• Shoving movements.
• Leaving equipment foul of an adjacent track.
or
• Handling of hand-operated switches or fixed derails.
7. Good Faith Chal- B. Good Faith Challenge Procedure
lenge Rule 1.4.1B 1. An employee may inform a supervisor issuing a directive that a good faith
determination has been made that the directive would violate a railroad operating
rule relating to:
• Shoving movements.
• Leaving equipment foul of an adjacent track.
or
• Handling of hand-operated switches or fixed derails.
2. The supervisor will not require the employee to comply with the directive until
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the challenge is resolved. The supervisor may:
• Require the challenging employee to perform other tasks not related to the
challenge until the challenge is resolved.
or
• Direct an employee, other than the challenging employee, to perform the
challenged task before the challenge is resolved. Employee so directed will be
informed of the challenge, and determine that the challenged task does not
violate the rules.
8. Good Faith Chal- C. Resolving Good Faith Challenge
lenge Rule 1.4.1C 1. A challenge may be resolved by one of the following:
• The supervisor's acceptance of the employee's request.
• An employee's acceptance of the directive.
• An employee's agreement to a compromise solution acceptable to the person
issuing the directive.
2. If the challenge cannot be resolved because the supervisor issuing the directive
has determined that the employee's challenge has not been made in good faith
or there is no alternative to the direct order, the railroad will:
• Provide immediate review by at least one manager, which must not be con-
ducted bythe supervisor issuing the challenged directive or that supervisor's
subordinate.
• Resolve the challenge using the same options available for resolving the
challenge as the initial supervisor.
3. If the manager making the final decision concludes that the challenged directive
would not cause the employee to violate any requirement of the involved rules, the
reviewing manager's decision shall be final and not subject to further immediate
review.
• The manager will inform the employee that Federal law may protect the
employee from retaliation, if the employee's refusal to do the work is a lawful,
good faith act.
• The employee making the challenge will be afforded an opportunity to doc-
ument, in writing or electronically, any protest to the manager making the final
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decision before the employee's tour of duty is complete. The employee will be
afforded the opportunity to retain a copy of the protest.
9. Good Faith Chal- D. Request for Review and Verification of Decision
lenge Rule 1.4.1D Upon written request, at the time of the challenge, the employee has the right
for further review by the "Designated Review Manager". Within 30 days after the
expiration of the month during which the challenge occurred, the "Designated
Review Manager" will verify the proper application of the rule in question. The
verification decision shall be made in writing to the employee.
10. Duties of Crew The conductor and the engineer are responsible for the safety and protection of
Members Rule their train and observance of the rules. They must ensure that their subordinates
1.47 are familiar with their duties, determine the extent of their experience and knowl-
edge of the rules. They must instruct them, when necessary, how to perform their
work properly and safely. If any conditions are not covered by the rules, they must
take precautions to provide protection.
11. Duties of Crew A. Conductor Responsibilities
Members Rule 1. The conductor supervises the operation and administration of the train (if trains
1.47A are combined with more than one conductor on board, the conductor with the
most seniority takes charge). All
persons employed on the train must obey the conductor's instructions, unless the
instructions endanger the train's safety or violate the rules. If any doubts arise
concerning the authority
for proceeding or safety, the conductor must consult with the engineer who will
be equally responsible for the safety and proper handling of the train.
2. The conductor must advise the engineer and train dispatcher of any restriction
placed on equipment being handled.
3. The conductor must remind the engineer that the train is approaching an area
restricted by:
• Limits of authority.
• Track warrant.
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1. A track extending Main Track
through yards
and between sta-
tions
that must not be
occupied without
authority or
protection.
2. A fixed signal at Block Signal
the entrance of
a block that gov-
erns
trains entering
and using that
block.
3. A notice contain- General Track Bulletin
ing track bulletin
restrictions and
other
conditions affect-
ing train move-
ment.
4. A series of con- Automatic Block Signal System (ABS)
secutive blocks
governed by
block
signals, cab sig-
nals, or both. The
signals are acti-
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vated
by a train or
by certain condi-
tions that affect
the block
use.
5. Two or more Multiple Main Tracks
main tracks that
are used accord-
ing to the
timetable.
6. Good Faith Chal- Good Faith Challenge
lenge Rule 1.4.1A A. Right to Challenge
Federal Regulations have provisions that allow an employee the right to challenge
a directive which, based upon the employee's good faith determination, would
violate a railroad operating rule relating to:
• Shoving movements.
• Leaving equipment foul of an adjacent track.
or
• Handling of hand-operated switches or fixed derails.
7. Good Faith Chal- B. Good Faith Challenge Procedure
lenge Rule 1.4.1B 1. An employee may inform a supervisor issuing a directive that a good faith
determination has been made that the directive would violate a railroad operating
rule relating to:
• Shoving movements.
• Leaving equipment foul of an adjacent track.
or
• Handling of hand-operated switches or fixed derails.
2. The supervisor will not require the employee to comply with the directive until
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the challenge is resolved. The supervisor may:
• Require the challenging employee to perform other tasks not related to the
challenge until the challenge is resolved.
or
• Direct an employee, other than the challenging employee, to perform the
challenged task before the challenge is resolved. Employee so directed will be
informed of the challenge, and determine that the challenged task does not
violate the rules.
8. Good Faith Chal- C. Resolving Good Faith Challenge
lenge Rule 1.4.1C 1. A challenge may be resolved by one of the following:
• The supervisor's acceptance of the employee's request.
• An employee's acceptance of the directive.
• An employee's agreement to a compromise solution acceptable to the person
issuing the directive.
2. If the challenge cannot be resolved because the supervisor issuing the directive
has determined that the employee's challenge has not been made in good faith
or there is no alternative to the direct order, the railroad will:
• Provide immediate review by at least one manager, which must not be con-
ducted bythe supervisor issuing the challenged directive or that supervisor's
subordinate.
• Resolve the challenge using the same options available for resolving the
challenge as the initial supervisor.
3. If the manager making the final decision concludes that the challenged directive
would not cause the employee to violate any requirement of the involved rules, the
reviewing manager's decision shall be final and not subject to further immediate
review.
• The manager will inform the employee that Federal law may protect the
employee from retaliation, if the employee's refusal to do the work is a lawful,
good faith act.
• The employee making the challenge will be afforded an opportunity to doc-
ument, in writing or electronically, any protest to the manager making the final
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decision before the employee's tour of duty is complete. The employee will be
afforded the opportunity to retain a copy of the protest.
9. Good Faith Chal- D. Request for Review and Verification of Decision
lenge Rule 1.4.1D Upon written request, at the time of the challenge, the employee has the right
for further review by the "Designated Review Manager". Within 30 days after the
expiration of the month during which the challenge occurred, the "Designated
Review Manager" will verify the proper application of the rule in question. The
verification decision shall be made in writing to the employee.
10. Duties of Crew The conductor and the engineer are responsible for the safety and protection of
Members Rule their train and observance of the rules. They must ensure that their subordinates
1.47 are familiar with their duties, determine the extent of their experience and knowl-
edge of the rules. They must instruct them, when necessary, how to perform their
work properly and safely. If any conditions are not covered by the rules, they must
take precautions to provide protection.
11. Duties of Crew A. Conductor Responsibilities
Members Rule 1. The conductor supervises the operation and administration of the train (if trains
1.47A are combined with more than one conductor on board, the conductor with the
most seniority takes charge). All
persons employed on the train must obey the conductor's instructions, unless the
instructions endanger the train's safety or violate the rules. If any doubts arise
concerning the authority
for proceeding or safety, the conductor must consult with the engineer who will
be equally responsible for the safety and proper handling of the train.
2. The conductor must advise the engineer and train dispatcher of any restriction
placed on equipment being handled.
3. The conductor must remind the engineer that the train is approaching an area
restricted by:
• Limits of authority.
• Track warrant.
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