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1
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Absolute block

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A block established between block limit signals or controlled signals in which no train is permitted to enter while it is occupied by another train or equipment.

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Block

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A length of track of defined limits, the use of which is governed by block limit signals, cab signals, or Form M

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Controlled Block

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The block, or series of consecutive blocks between successive controlled signals in Centralized Traffic Control (CTC) territory.

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Manual Block

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A length of main track between two successive block limit signals

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Deadhead Train

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A passenger train on which no revenue passengers are carried

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Engine

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A unit, other than a track car, propelled by any form of energy, or a combination of such units operated from a single control, used in train or yard service. Engines include diesel and electric multiple unit cars.

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Equipment

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Railroad cars, engines, or track cars

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Extra train

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A train not designated by timetable scheduled or bulletin order. It may be designated either “extra” or passenger extra”. The direction if travel must be included in the designation; for example “extra 2024 east”

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Freight train

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Any train that is not a passenger train

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Light engine

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An engine consisting of one or more units without cars. Does not apply to multiple unit cars

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M-Series Equipment

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Multiple unit passenger cars of the M-2 to M-8 series

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Non-shunting Equipment

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Equipment that may not shunt track circuits, including a single light engine, a single multiple unit(MU) car or a single pair of MU cars, track cars and equipment indicated in the Timetable Special Instructions

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Track Car

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Specialized equipment, including highway rail vehicles, operated on track for inspection or maintenance purposes

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Train

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Multiple-unit cars coupled,or an engine, with or without cars, displaying a marker

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Blocking Device Removed (BDR) Code

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A computer generated, unique, random number transmitted from the Operations Control Center (OCC) to a Roadway Worker-in-Charge (RWIC) before fouling a track or beginning work where CTC or Interlocking Rules apply

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Interlocking

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An arrangement of signals and appliances so interconnected the their movements must succeed each other in proper sequence and for which interlocking rules are in effect

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Interlocking appliance

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A movable apparatus within an interlocking that either allows or prevents movements over designated routes, including switches, movable frogs, mitre rails, and derails.

An interlocking appliance is BLOCKED when an approved device is applied to the controls console that prevents the control for that appliance from being operated

An interlocking appliance is SECURED when a qualified employee either applies an approved device to the appliance that prevents it from operating, or electrically disables the appliance and mechanically locks it in the required position

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Interlocking limits

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The tracks between the extreme opposing signals of an interlocking

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Block Limit Signal

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A fixed signal indicating the limit of a block under Manual Block System (MBS) rules

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Cab signal

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A signal located in the engine control compartment indicating a permissible speed

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Controlled signal

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A fixed signal capable of displaying a Stop indication that is controlled by the Rail Traffic Controller (RTC)

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Distant signal

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A fixed signal used to govern the approach to an interlocking signal

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23
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Indication

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The information conveyed by the aspect if a signal

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Interlocking signals

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The fixed signals of an interlocking

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25
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Maximum authorized speed

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The maximum speed authorized by the Operating Rules and Timetable

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Limited speed

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Not exceeding 45 MPH for passenger trains, and not exceeding 25 MPH for other trains

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Medium speed

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Not exceeding 30 MPH for passenger trains, and not exceeding 15 MPH for other trains

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Slow speed

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Not exceeding 15 MPH

29
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Block Limit

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a place where a block limit signal is displayed

30
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Controlled Point (CP)

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A station where signals are remotely controlled from the Operations Control Center (OCC)

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Passenger Station

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A place designated in the station pages of the Timetable where passenger are received and/or discharged

32
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Station

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A place designated in the station pages of the Timetable by name

33
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Clearance Point

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The location near a turnout beyond which it is unsafe for passage on an adjacent track

34
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Derail

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A non-interlocked derail, hand operated or motor powered, which is affixed to the rail in a permanent nature, as opposed to a portable device

35
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Switch

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Two movable rails and necessary connections designed to permit movement from one track to another

36
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Bulletin Order (BO)

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Order issued by authority if the Senior Vice President - Operations that contains temporary items affecting the movement of trains. Bulletin orders remain in effect until fulfilled or cancelled

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Daily train operations bulletin order (DTOBO)

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Order issued by authority of the Senior Vice President- operations containing Working Limits Stop Sign locations (Rule 22-A), temporary speed restrictions, bridge strikes, and other safety critical instructions and i formation.

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General Notice (GN)

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Notice issued by authority of the Chief Transportation Officer that contains instructions that do not affect the movement or operation of trains

39
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General Order (GO)

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Order issued by authority of the Senior Vice President- Operations that contains permanent changes in Operating Rules, the Employee Timetable, or other Operating manuals

40
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Operations Notice (ON)

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Notice issued by authority of Senior Vice President- operations that contains items if an advisory, explanatory, and/or cautionary nature related to Operating Rules, Timetable, and other instructions

41
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Operating Schedule

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That part of the Timetable that shows direction, train number, frequency, and times for the movement of scheduled trains

42
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Summary Bulletin Order (SBO)

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Order issued by authority if the Senior Vice President - Operations that contains all information remaining in effect from previously issued bulletin orders (except DTOBOs)

43
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Timetable (TT)

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The document containing line and system special instructions that affect the movement of trains and equipment, plus the Employee Operating Schedule

44
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Controlled Track

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A track under the control of an RTC

45
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Inaccessible Track

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A method of establishing working limits on a non-controlled track by physically preventing the entry and movement of trains and equipment

46
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Main track

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A track designated in The Timetable where movements are authorized and controlled by a block signal system or interlocking rules

47
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Non-controlled track

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A track not under control of an RTC

48
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Siding

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A track other than a main track, designated in the Timetable, for the purpose of meeting or passing trains

49
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Single track

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A single main track in MBS territory

50
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Working limits

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A segment if track within defined limits upon which trains may operate only as authorized by the designated employee-in-charge

51
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Yard

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An area consisting of one or more yard tracks, designated in the Timetable, under the control of a yardmaster or other specified employee

52
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Yard track

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A track, other than a main track or siding, used for making up trains, storing cars and other purposes, and where movements must operate at Restricted Speed not exceeding 10 MPH

53
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Alerter

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A device, which detects the frequency of the engineers movements and initiates a penalty brake application when the required frequency of such movement is not maintained or acknowledged

54
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Aspect Display Unit (ADU)

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The device in the controlling cab on which cab signal aspects are shown

55
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Automatic Train Control (ATC)

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A system that initiates a penalty. Rake application if the engineer fails to reduce speed in compliance with can signal indications

56
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Automatic Train Stop (ATS)

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A system that initiates a penalty brake application if the engineer fails to acknowledge a more restrictive cab signal indication

57
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Centralized Traffic Control (CTC)

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A method of operation, on tracks designated in the Timetable, where movements are authorized and governed by interlocking signals, can signals, instructions issued by RTC, or a combination of the above

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Control console

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The apparatus by which the RTC controls switches, signals, and direction of traffic in CTC territory, and which displays track status and occupancy.

59
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Locomotive Speed Limiter (LSL)

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A type of ATC system, found primarily on freight locomotives, that initiates a penalty brake application if the engineer fails to reduce speed in accordance with a defined braking profile

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Manual Block System (MBS)

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A method of operation, on tracks designated in the Timetable, where movements are authorized and manually controlled by the RTC and governed by block limit signals and instructions issued on Form M

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Operations Control Center (OCC)

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The location from which RTCs control movements and perform their other duties

62
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Train Control Apparatus

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The equipment on an engine or cab car that receives and displays can signals and controls the speed of the train in accordance with that signal. Train control apparatus includes the cab signal unit, the aspect display unit, the automatic train control, the automatic train stop, and all associated equipment

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