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    701. When Traffic Control System is rendered inoperative, the operation of trains under Rules 271-277 will be as follows:

    Trains may be operated with protection against opposing trains provided by train order or an officer riding on engine, acting acting upon instructions of, and representing the Train Dispatcher. Running orders will not be required.

    Trains will be authorized to hand-operate dual-control switch, where necessary, and to pass all absolute block signals displaying STOP indication after stopping on such signals, either by train order or by officer riding engine.

    Until assurance has been obtained from the Maintenance of Way and Signal Departments that the track is safe and block signals are operating properly, trains will be instructed not to exceed Restricted speed.

    Trains must be informed of any speed restrictions, either by train order or by the officer riding engine.

Emergency Signals

Use of Spring Switches