RULE 280. NAME: Clear to next interlocking. CONRAIL. INDICATION: Trains without operative cab signals must proceed on fixed. signal indication, not exceeding 79 MPH, and approach next inter-
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Reading Color Light SignalsGreen indicates clear, the train can proceed. Yellow indicates approach, but at a restricted speed. Be prepared to stop at the next signal. Red indicates stop, the block is currently occupied.
Rule 11 is an accounting rule published by the Association of American Railroads (AAR). Under a Rule 11 arrangement, Class I (connecting carrier) and the shortline separately set and publish their own shipping rates and the separately bill the customer for that rate.
Under the Train Horn Rule (49 CFR Part 222, issued on August 17, 2006), locomotive engineers must begin to sound train horns at least 15 seconds, and no more than 20 seconds, in advance of all public grade crossings.
251 (US) On most Class I railroads, this rule references the tradition of right hand running on double track (or more) main lines. Trackage signalled for 251 operation typically has full speed signals and speed limits on the right main, and reduced speed (dwarf) signals and speed limits on the left main.
AAR Interchange Rule 88 sets forth the minimum mechanical requirements for interchange of freight cars as well as the process and documentation required when undertaking changes to freight cars.
The rearlights on locomotives, multiple units and railcars. To ensure that the rear of the failed train is always visible, all trains are required to display three red lights at their rear: two tail lamps plus the red portion of the destination roller blind.