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What is Rule 98 on the railroad?

What the hell is rule 98? “Movement on a track not governed by ABS, DCS or interlocking rules must be made at Restricted Speed.” But you probably already knew that.



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Neither the conductor nor the engineer is allowed to sleep on the train. They must be awake and alert throughout their entire shift. So, where do they sleep? After their shift, conductors and engineers sleep either at home or in a motel at an away terminal.

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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.

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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.

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Practically all road locomotives have a toilet. Older yard switchers do not. The toilet is in the nose and consists of .... a toilet. There are no other facilities such as running water and the like.

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For those who wonder where the train crews go to the bathroom this is in the nose of the locomotives. Hope for smooth tracks when you go.

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Yes, locomotive engines typically have a toilet, also known as a lavatory or restroom, for the use of the crew members who operate the train.

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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.

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Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR) Rule 105 governs train speed as a function of range of vision and stopping capability. To be in compliance with CROR Rule 105, crew members must assess the changing variables upon which range of vision and stopping capability depend.

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Ohio's “Blocked Crossing Statute” prohibits stopped trains from blocking public roads for longer than five minutes, with certain exceptions.

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Working hours are subject to what are known as the Hidden Regulations* which specify that you cannot work a shift longer than twelve hours and then only if there is no driving involved after the eleventh hour. You must also have a minimum of twelve hours off between shifts.

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Federal regulators limit the speed of trains with respect to the signaling method used. Passenger trains are limited to 59 mph and freight trains to 49 mph on track without block signal systems.

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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.

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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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