• The control operator authorizes movement past a Stop indication under Rule 9.12.1 (CTC Territory).
• The control operator authorizes the train to enter tracks between block signals by stating, "(Train) at (location) has authority to enter (track) and proceed (direction)." After entering the track, the train is authorized to move only in the direction specified.

   

  or

• The control operator grants track and time under Rule 10.3 (Track and Time).

Signal Governing Movement Over a Hand-Operated Switch

If a signal governs movement over a hand-operated switch that is not electrically locked, the control operator must authorize the train to enter the main track or controlled siding before the switch is opened. After the switch is opened, if the signal does not display a proceed indication, notify the control operator and move the train at restricted speed.

However, if the block to be entered is occupied by its own standing train, the movement may, after stopping, pass an absolute signal displaying a Stop indication without contacting the control operator.

10.2 Clearing Through Hand-Operated Switches

Where CTC is in effect, a train must not clear in any track at a hand-operated switch not equipped with an electric switch lock, except under one of the following conditions:

10.3 Track and Time

The control operator may authorize a train to occupy a track or tracks within specified limits for a certain time period. Authority must include track designation, track limits, and time limit. The train may use the track in either direction within the specified limits, until the limits are verbally released, without providing flag protection. The train must move at restricted speed.

Limits designated by a switch extend only to the signal governing movement over the switch unless otherwise designated. Track and time does not authorize trains to occupy the main track within interlocking limits.

A. Passing Signal Displaying Stop or Stop and Proceed Indication

Except at interlockings, trains granted track and time:

1. After stopping, may pass a signal displaying Stop indication without further authority:
   • a. To enter the limits.

      

     or

   • b. Within the limits.
2. Must observe the requirements for inspection of spring switches.
3. May pass a signal within the limits displaying Stop and Proceed indication without stopping.

B. Additional Time

Trains must release track and time before the time granted expires. If the train requires additional time, a crew member must obtain authority from the control operator before time expires. If the crew member cannot contact the control operator and time limits expire, authority is extended until the control operator is contacted.

C. Track and Time Release Within the Limits

If no other employee has received track and time within the same limits, a train may release track and time to move in a specified direction. Signal indications will then govern the train, if the control operator verbally authorizes the release specifying direction of movement.

10.3.1 Protection of Limits

Before granting track and time, the control operator must apply blocking or marking devices to the control machine to prevent movement into the limits. The control operator may only grant track and time:

1. If the limits are clear.
2. If the limits are occupied by a train with track and time or that will receive track and time.
3. For an engine to switch a train standing within the limits. Crew members on the engine must provide protection against possible movement of the standing train, if necessary.

    

   or

4. After all trains moving within the limits that do not have track and time have passed the location where the track will be occupied, and the employee has been notified that authority is granted behind such trains.