THE BELT RAILWAY COMPANY OF CHICAGO Office of General Manager Transportation May 31, 2006
Notice No. 4 **In Effect 12:01 AM – June 1, 2006**
TO ALL CONCERNED:
All Notices issued from January 1, 2004 through June 1, 2006, are hereby canceled
PURPOSE of REVISION
Cancellation of previous notices.2006 notices will be issued by the following categories
1. General Notices 2. Hump/Yard 3. Industry 4. CORA Update
Only one notice in each category will be in effect at a time
Changes, amendments will note the purpose for the change and identify new items, additions and revisions to existing notices.
• CORA REVISION: AMTRAK Amtrak Chicago Terminal CORA Revision AMTK 05-01 Effective February 18, 2005
As of 10:01 PM Friday, February 18, 2005, control of the 21st Street Interlocking is transferred to the Lumber Street Train Director. As a result of this transfer, make the following changes to the Amtrak Section of the CORA Guide:
1. Page AMTK-2, GCOR 9.24 Signal Equipment: Use of tower horn discontinued. Section deleted in its entirety.
2. Page AMTK-2, General Timetable Instructions: Under “Radios”, change listing for channel 46-46 to read “Lumber Street Train Director.” Under “Telephone Numbers”, delete listing for 21st Street Train Director.
3. Page AMTK-5, 21st Street Interlocking: Change reference to “21st Street Train Director” to read “Lumber Street Train Director”.
4. Page AMTK-7, Map of Freight Route through Amtrak 21st Street and Lumber Street Interlockings: Northward and Southward interlocking signals on opposite sides of Lumber Street road crossing have been transposed, i.e., the Northward signals are now on the SOUTH side of the crossing and the Southward signals are now on the NORTH side of the crossing. All four signals have been reconfigured to a two-head color light display.
Notice No. 4 – CORA Updates Effective June 1, 2006
• CORA REVISION BRC:
BELT RAILWAY COMPANY OF CHICAGO CORA UPDATE NO.1 Effective 12:01 AM on Thursday, June 1, 2006
Effective 12:01 AM on Thursday, June 1, 2006 • BRC System Timetable No. 3 and Special instructions is in effect. • Cora Special Instructions, Fifth Edition, Section 4: Belt Railway of Chicago effective 1/18/04 is hereby canceled and replaced with Section 4 effective 6/01/2006. • All General Orders issued From January 1, 2005 Through May 31, 2006 are hereby canceled. Purpose of Revision: • New Timetable and Special Instructions, and CORA Special Instructions: • Elimination of Yard Limits On the Belt Railway of Chicago
• CORA REVISION CN:
CANADIAN NATIONAL RAILWAY CORA UPDATE - NO. 4 Effective 1200 hours, Sunday, OCTOBER 30, 2005
CN U. S. Operating Rules on Pages CN 1 through CN 9 are replaced with those re-issue pages listed below.
Changes to Timetable pages listed below.
CANADIAN NATIONAL RAILWAY
The rules Listed Apply to Operating in the Chicago Area OPERATING RULES
406. FUSEE. If a train approaches an unattended fusee burning on or near its track, the train must immediately be brought to a stop consistent with good train handling.
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Stop before passing the fusee when operating in accordance with Rule 518 (Movement at Restricted Speed) or Rule 520 (Movement on other than Main Track).
After stopping, the train must proceed at restricted speed until the head end is 1 mile beyond the fusee.
If an unattended fusee is beyond the first rail of an adjacent track, the fusee does not apply to the track on which the train is moving.
Fusees must not be used wastefully and in any case not placed where they may cause fires.
502. REVERSE MOVEMENTS. Make reverse movements on the main track or controlled siding at restricted speed and only within the limits the train has authority.
Obtain permission from the Rail Traffic Controller, control operator or yardmaster before making a reverse movement unless the movement is within the same block when: • A crew member is riding on the leading end of the movement or, • Another employee is located a sufficient distance in advance of the movement. 2 Notice No. 4 – CORA Updates Effective June 1, 2006
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When a train or engine is advised that working limits have been established behind it, it must obtain permission from the employee in charge to make any reverse movements, including within the same block.
When an engine consists of three or more units (without cars), and is required to make a reverse movement, a crew member must be on the leading unit in the direction of movement to provide:
• Necessary signals for the movement • Warning to persons on or near the track
503. BACK UP MOVEMENTS. A train may back up on a main track, or any track where CTC is in effect under the following conditions: 1. Train crew must obtain permission from the RTC, or control operator stating direction and distance. 2. RTC or control operator will give permission after verifying that no other authority or Rule 1102 (Planned Work) is in effect behind the train, unless the movement is protected. 3. Movement must not extend beyond where the train is authorized, i.e. outside of Track Warrant limits in TWC Territory or beyond an absolute signal. 4. Movement must not enter or foul a public or private crossing except as provided by Rule 526 (Public Crossings). 5. Movement will not be made into or within non-controlled yard limits, automatic interlocking limits, drawbridges, or non-signaled railroad crossings at grade.
When movement is made under these conditions, restricted speed does not apply. Permission from the RTC is not required when authorized by a “Work Between” track warrant that is not joint.
510. YARD LIMITS. Yard Limits are in effect on main tracks only, are designated by Yard Limit signs, and are listed in the timetable. They may be controlled or non-controlled.
All trains and engines entering or moving within Yard Limits must move at restricted speed unless operating under a block signal indication that is more favorable than Approach.
Upon observing or having advance knowledge that a block signal may require restricted speed due to yard limits, when entering or within yard limits, the movement must be at restricted speed at that block signal, or as soon as possible thereafter, consistent with good train handling.
512. MOVEMENT IN DESIGNATED TERRITORY. A. On tracks designated in the timetable, trains will operate with the current of traffic if the the Rail Traffic Controller give verbal authority or a controlled signal indicates proceed. Except for movements covered by Rule 502 Reverse Movements and Rule 503 Back-Up Movements, trains moving against the current of traffic or to “Work Between” two points must be authorized by track warrant. B. On tracks designated in the timetable, trains will operate by block signal indication for both following and opposing movements on the same track, if the Rail Traffic Controller gives verbal authority or a controlled signal indicates proceed.
518. MOVEMENT AT RESTRICTED SPEED. When a train or engine is required to move at restricted speed, it must proceed prepared to stop within one-half the range of vision short of: • Train • Engine • Railroad car • Roadway workers or equipment fouling the track • Stop signal, or • Derail or switch lined improperly
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The crew must keep a lookout for broken rail and not exceed 20 MPH.
Comply with these requirements until the leading wheels reach a point where movement at restricted speed is no longer required or have reached the end of signaled territory.
520. MOVEMENT ON OTHER THAN MAIN TRACK. Except when moving on a main track or on a track where a block signal system is in effect, train, engines, and on-track equipment must move at a speed that allows them to stop within one half the range of vision short of: • Train • Engine • Railroad car • Roadway workers or equipment fouling the track • Stop signal, or • Derail or switch lined improperly. CN-2 525. RECEIVING OR DISCHARGING PASSENGERS. A train or engine must proceed with extreme care when moving alongside a passenger train receiving or discharging passengers. Before allowing passengers to entrain or detrain, crews of passenger trains must ascertain the location of other trains that could pass either side of their train while stopped unless tracks are separated by a physical barrier.
529. ACTIVATION FAILURE/FALSE ACTIVATION. Employees must observe all automatic crossing warning devices and report any that are malfunctioning to the Rail Traffic Controller or proper authority by the first available means of communication. A. ACTIVATION FAILURE. When notified of an activation failure: • Stop before entering crossing • Place lighted fusees on each side of the crossing
If there is one properly equipped flagman available, proceed into crossing not exceeding 15 MPH until the leading end of the train completely occupies the crossing. Then proceed at normal speed. If there are enough properly equipped flagmen to provide warning for each direction of highway traffic, or at least one uniformed law enforcement officer (railroad or police) at the crossing, movement may proceed at normal speed through the crossing.
B. FALSE ACTIVATION. When notified of a false activation: • Proceed into the crossing at 15 MPH until the leading end of the train completely occupies the crossing. Then proceed at normal speed. • If shoving, crossing must not be occupied until visible warning has been provided to motorists by a crew member on the ground at the crossing.
If there is a properly equipped flagman available to provide warning for each direction of highway traffic or at least one uniformed law enforcement officer (railroad or police), movement may proceed through the crossing at normal speed.
In either case of Activation Failure or False Activation, whistle signals 410(7) must be sounded regardless of any Locomotive Whistle Quiet Zone
When advised by the Rail Traffic Controller or signal employee at the crossing that the malfunction has been repaired, these instructions will no longer apply.
712. WHEN INSTRUCTED TO OPERATE DUAL CONTROL SWITCHES BY HAND. If the control operator cannot line the dual control switch to the desired position, or the control machine does not indicate that the switch is lined and locked, the control operator must authorize movement past the Stop indication and instruct the employee to operate the switch by hand. Movement may then proceed to that switch.
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Before passing over the switch, the train must stop and, the employee must operate the switch by hand as outlined in Rule 713 (Hand Operation of Dual Control Switches).
When necessary for a locomotive engineer to hand operate a dual control switch without the assistance from another crew member, after hand operating the switch, it may be returned to power, provided all wheels of at least one unit of the locomotive consist are standing entirely between the opposing absolute signals that govern movement over that switch. If the switch does not operate after being returned to power, movement may then proceed over the switch.
713. HAND OPERATION OF DUAL CONTROL SWITCHES. An employee must get permission from the control operator to operate a dual control switch by hand.
Operate the switch as follows: • Unlock the switch lock. • Place the selector lever in the HAND position or remove the hand crank from the holder. • Operate the hand throw lever until the switch points move with the movement of the hand throw lever, and then line the switch points for the route to be used. • After all wheels of at least one unit or car have passed over the switch points, return the switch to power (unless otherwise instructed by the control operator) by restoring the selector lever to the POWER or MOTOR position and lock.
When the selector lever is in the HAND position, signals governing movements over the switch will display Stop indication, and the movements will then be governed by signals from the employee handling the switch. Notify the engineer when the switch is in hand operation and when it has been restored to power operation.
855. TRAIN DELAYED WITHIN A BLOCK. If a train has entered a block on a proceed indication that does not require restricted speed, and the train stops or its speed is reduced below 7 MPH the train must:
In ABS proceed at restricted speed until the next signal is visible, that signal displays a proceed indication, and the track to that signal is clear. Passenger trains making regular station stops will proceed prepared to stop in one half the range of vision until the next signal is visible, that signal displays a proceed indication, and the track to that signal is clear.
In CTC proceed prepared to stop at the next signal until the next signal is visible and that signal displays a proceed indication.
857. STOP INDICATIONS AT CONTROL POINTS. At a signal displaying Stop, if no conflicting movement is evident, the train will be governed as follows: • A crew member must immediately contact the control operator, unless the train has received Track & Time including the instruction Switch Yes, on the track governed by that signal. • Before authorizing the train to proceed, the control operator must know the route is properly lined and no conflicting movement is occupying or authorized to enter the track between that signal and the next absolute signal governing movement, or the end of the signal system where applicable. • When the train receives these instruction, “After stopping, (train) at (location) has authority to pass signal displaying Stop indication,” specifying route where applicable, the train must move at restricted speed.
EXCEPTION 1 – Opposing Movement: The control operator must instruct the engineer of an opposing movement to operate at restricted speed. Upon being advised by the engineer of the opposing movement that the train is operating at restricted speed, the control operator may then authorize the train at the Stop indication to proceed into the same limits, advising both crews of movements to be made. The opposing movement must move at restricted speed until notified by the control operator that the other train is no longer in the same limits, and its leading wheels have passed the next governing signal. 5 Notice No. 4 – CORA Updates Effective June 1, 2006
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EXCEPTION 2 – Conflicting Movement: At a railroad crossing at grade, when a movement has stopped, but is clear of the conflicting route, the control operator may authorize another train to proceed, advising both crews of movement to be made. The stopped movement may make no movement until authorized by the control operator.
EXCEPTION 3 – Closed Station: When a manual interlocking station is closed, movement at restricted speed may be made after: 1. All switches have been lined for the route to be used. 2. The train has occupied the track within interlocking limits, clear of any conflicting route, for 10 minutes.
860. PASSING APPROACH TO AUTOMATIC INTERLOCKING. A train must proceed prepared to stop at the interlocking signal when it has been delayed after passing an indication more favorable than Approach at a signal that governs the approach to an automatic interlocking. The train must continue to move prepared to stop at the interlocking signal until reaching a point approximately 1,000 feet from that signal. If the interlocking signal then indicates proceed, the train may resume speed.
CENTRALIZED TRAFFIC CONTROL (CTC) 900. AUTHORITY TO ENTER CTC LIMITS. A train must not enter or occupy any track where CTC is in effect unless: • A controlled signal displays a proceed indication, or • Verbal authority is granted as follows: *The control operator authorizes movement past a Stop signal under Rule 857 (Stop indications at Control Points). * 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 & Time under Rule 1002 (Track & Time)
MANDATORY DIRECTIVES 1000. MANDATORY DIRECTIVES. Mandatory directives are: • Track & Time • Track Warrant (TWC) • Main Track Permission (MTP) • Work Authority • General Bulletin Order • Radio Speed Restriction Both conductor and engineer must have a copy of all mandatory directives issued for their train.
1001. ISSUING AND COPYING MANDATORY DIRECTIVES. When transmitted by radio or other means of communication, Rail Traffic Controller or control operator must issue mandatory directives according to applicable operating rules and the following: • State that a mandatory directive will be transmitted. • Receiving employee will state when ready to copy. An employee operating the controls of moving equipment, either on-track or off-track, may not copy a mandatory directive. In addition, mandatory directives must not be transmitted to moving equipment if the issuing or receiving employee feels that it could adversely affect the safe operation. • Issuing employee must write on the appropriate form and/or enter into the computer as they are being issued, not written ahead of time. • The receiving employee must copy it in writing as transmitted. • When transmitting and repeating numbers, they must first be pronounced, then stated by individual digit.
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• After the mandatory directive has been received and copied, the employee must repeat all applicable portions. After verifying the accuracy of the repeat, the issuing employee will say, “OK” and give the time and initials. The employee copying will acknowledge by repeating the time and initials of the issuing employee. • Mandatory directive is not in effect until the “OK” time and initials are shown on it.
1002. TRACK & TIME. The control operator may authorize a train, roadway worker, or on-track equipment to occupy a track or tracks within specified limits in CTC for a certain time period. Authority must include track designation, track limits, and either a time limit or the words “until released.” Movement may be made in either direction within the specified limits, until the Track & Time is verbally released.
When Track & Time includes the instruction Switch Yes (SW-Y), the trackage between the opposing absolute signals of the control point is included.
When Track & Time includes the instructions Switch No (SW-N), authority does not include the trackage between the opposing absolute signals of the control point.
Trains may enter limits without further authority at a location that includes the instruction Switch Yes (SW- Y). Movement must be made at Restricted Speed until leading wheels have passed the next signal.
Trains must obtain verbal authority from the control operator to enter the limits at a location that includes the instruction Switch No (SW-N).
Except at railroad crossings at grade, trains granted Track & Time may, after stopping, pass a Stop indication without further authority while within the limits. Movements must be made at Restricted Speed until leading wheels have passed the next signal.
When entering Track & Time at a control point, Roadway Workers must obtain Foul Time in that Control Point, or the Track & Time must include the instruction Switch Yes (SW-Y).
Track & Time does not authorize occupancy of the main track within automatic interlockings.
1004. JOINT MANDATORY DIRECTIVES Trains joint with Trains When give the same or overlapping limits with other trains, all movements must be made at Restricted Speed unless operating under a block signal indication that is more favorable than APPROACH.
Trains joint with Roadway Workers When given the same or overlapping limits with roadway workers, trains must not enter the limits without the authority of the employee in charge. All movements must be made at restricted speed, unless otherwise specified by the employee in charge.
Except in TWC, before changing authority to a moving train by adding “Joint with” a roadway worker, the control operator must inform the employee in charge of the train’s location and movement being made. The train may continue to move unless otherwise instructed by the employee in charge.
Roadway Workers joint with Roadway Workers When given the same or overlapping limits with other roadway workers, all movement must be made under the direction of the employee in charge.
All instructions from the employee in charge, must be repeated, and confirmed with ”that is correct”.
The Rail Traffic Controller or control operator will designate the foreman of the first work group as the employee in charge. Before releasing authorities, the employee in charge must conduct a job briefing
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TRACK FLAGS AND TRACK CONDITIONS 1100. DISPLAY OF YELLOW-RED FLAGS. Yellow-red flags warn a train to be prepared to stop because of Planned Work Limits.
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Yellow-red flags may be displayed from one hour before the Planned Work takes effect until one hour after it expires. This does not extend the time limits beyond those listed in the Planned Work. During the hour before and the hour after the Planned Work is in effect, trains may accept the verbal instructions of the EIC. However, when a yellow-red flag is encountered without a corresponding GBO item the train must proceed prepared to stop 2 miles beyond the yellow-red flag. If a red flag is displayed, be governed by Rule 1101 (Display of Red Flag). If there is no red flag, the train may proceed at Restricted Speed until the Rail Traffic Controller confirms that no Planned Work is in effect at that location
1101. DISPLAY OF RED FLAG. Trains must stop short of a red flag and not proceed unless the employee in charge gives verbal permission, including the location of the flag. If permission is received before the train stops, the train may pass the red flag without stopping. EIC must also display a red flag at the beginning of the limits when the Planned Work limits are not at an exact mile post, i.e. MP 12.3
When a red flag is displayed between the rails of a track, do not proceed until an employee of the class that placed it has removed the flag. If the red flag is displayed beyond the first rail of an adjacent track, it does not apply to the track on which the train is moving.
When a red flag is encountered without a corresponding GBO item, the train must stop consistent with good train handling. Contact the Rail Traffic Controller, and be governed by the RTC’s instructions.
1102. PLANNED WORK. Planned Work is the preferred method of track protection for scheduled maintenance. It will be prearranged for work on main tracks, controlled sidings, and other tracks designated in the timetable, issued on a GBO, and identified by Yellow-Red flags. Where more than one track is within the Planned Work limits, they must be identified in the GBO. No movement may be made into or within the limits without the permission of the employee in charge (EIC). All movements must be made at restricted speed unless given another speed by the EIC. NOTE: These instructions do not supersede restrictions held by trains.
Before arriving at the limits, a crew member must attempt to contact the EIC by radio to avoid delay, and report the train’s location and the track being used. A train within the limits at the time Planned Work takes effect must not make further movement unless instructed by the EIC.
All instructions from the EIC must be repeated and confirmed with “that is correct”. Only the RTC or control operator may relay these instructions to a train.
When Planned Work limits are within CTC or manual interlockings, the EIC must coordinate train movements with the control operator before giving instructions to trains. If track route is different than instructions received, stop the train if necessary, and immediately contact the EIC.
Planned Work does not authorize Roadway Workers to occupy the main track within automatic interlocking limits.
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1104. GENERAL BULLETIN ORDER (GBO). The GBO will be issued under the direction of the Rail Traffic Controller. It will contain information on all conditions that affect the safe movement of train and engines, including temporary speed restrictions, planned work by roadway workers, tracks removed from service, and when tracks which are normally clear, are blocked with equipment. They may be issued individually or included in a DOB/TGBO.
When GBO protects track removed from service, trains must not use the track unless the GBO states the name or title of an employee who may authorize use, and this person directs all movements.
When a GBO is issued to modify a rule, regulation, or special instruction, it must remain in effect until the Operating Bulletin that contains the change is posted.
1105. TABULAR GENERAL BULLETIN ORDER. Tabular General Bulletin Order will be addressed to a train identification, engine number, or name of crew member. Trains required to operate with a TGBO must not use a DOB unless authorized by the Rail Traffic Controller.
Check TGBO for: • Correct address. • Coverage over entire route that train will operate. • Item numbers are consecutive. • Total number of items received corresponds with the number of items listed.
Each individual item will receive a GBO number. When voiding an item the GBO number will be used.
If a TGBO is addressed to a train, it is only in effect to the crew while they are on that train. If the crew changes trains, the RTC must change the address or issue a new TGBO.
When directed by the Rail Traffic Controller, TGBO’s may be retained for use on the next tour of duty. Before initiating movement on the main track on the next tour of duty, a crew member must verify from the Rail Traffic Controller that no additional GBO’s are needed.
When unable to obtain a TGBO from the fax machine, a member of the crew must contact the Rail Traffic Controller for instructions.
When a TGBO intended for another train is inadvertently removed from a memory fax machine, contact Rail Traffic Controller for instructions.
1107. WORK PROJECT PROTECTION. GBO will specify the location of an employee providing protection for a work project in close proximity to railroad property. Unless otherwise provided, the employee must be contacted before passing the location indicated. All instructions from the employee must be repeated and confirmed with “that is correct.” Only the RTC or control operator may relay these instructions to a train.
Work Project Protection may not overlap with Planned Work Limits.
CHICAGO TERMINAL DOB: Joliet Sub between………………………………..MP 3.5 and MP 16 Chicago Sub between…………………………….MP 1.5 and MP 33 Freeport Sub between…………………………….MP 2.1 and MP 16 South Bend Sub between…………………………MP 36.1 and MP 43 Elsdon Sub between………………………………MP 8.7 and MP 36.1
Central Continental Time is in effect in the Chicago Terminal except on the Elsdon and South Bend Subdivisions, where Easter Continental Time is used.
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CHICAGO SUBDIVISION: Page CN-17: Under MAXIMUM SPEEDS, DELETE: Through turnouts power switches at 67th Street….10….10
Page CN-18: Under MAXIMUM SPEEDS, DELETE: Through turnouts power switches at Kensington…10…10 ADD: Kensington interlocking – Mains 1 & 2……………. 25…25
Page CN-20 Under MAXIMUM SPEEDS, DELETE: CN Jct – North Wye………………………………….10…10 CN Jct – Southeast Wye…………………………….20…20 CN Jct – Southwest Wye……………………………10…10 ADD: North Jct. – North Wye………………………………10…10 South Jct. – Southeast Wye…..………………….…20…20 South Jct. – Southwest Wye…………………….….10…10
CN Jct. has been removed and replaced with two new control points; North Jct. at MP 19.9 and South Jct. at MP 20.1
Page CN-20, Track Chart, DELETE the box reading CN Jct. MP 20. ADD two new control points as follows:
To the right side of the track chart between TRACK 7 and NORTH WYE, add a box reading NORTH JCT. MP 19.9. Add an absolute to the left side of Track 7, below the North Wye switch governing northward movement, and add absolute signals on each side of the North Wye, just above the arrow, governing northward movements to Track 7 and eastward movements to Elsdon Sub Main 1.
To the right side of the track chart, just below SOUTHWEST WYE, add a box reading SOUTH JCT. MP 20.1 Add an absolute signal to the left side of Track 7 governing southward movements from Track 7 to Thoroughfare 4. Delete the signal to the left side of the Southwest Wye and add absolute signals on each side of the Southwest Wye governing southward movement to Thoroughfare 4, and westward movements to Elsdon Sub Main 2.
Add absolute signals to both sides of the Southeast Wye, between the arrows, governing eastward movement to Elsdon Sub Main 2 and southward movement to Gateway Intermodal.
Add a crossover for southward movements from Southwest Wye to Thoroughfare 4 above the line marked “To C Yard”.
Page CN-23, right side of track chart at bottom of page CHANGE Main 2 to read Main 3 and CHANGE Main3 to read Main 4.
Page CN-24, under MAXIMUM SPEEDS, DELETE:
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MP 24 and MP 26 – Mains 2 & 3…40…40 MP 26 and MP 28 – Main 2…….…40…40 ADD: MP 24 and MP 26 – Mains 3 & 4…40…40 MP 26 and MP 28 – Main 3……….40…40
Page CN-24, track chart CHANGE Main 2 to read Main 3 at both the top and bottom of the page, and on the right side CHANGE Main 3 to read Main 4.
Page CN-25, under MAXIMUM SPEEDS, DELETE: MP 28 and Stuenkel - Main 1….40…40 ADD: MP 28 and Stuenkel – Main 3…40…40
Page CN-25, track chart CHANGE Main 2 to read Main 3 at both top and bottom of page.
JOLIET SUBDIVISION: Page CN-31, DELETE the instruction for CP Canal in it’s entirety.
Page CN-36, under MAXIMUM SPEEDS, DELETE: MP 32.06 2nd Street…..20 MPH ADD: MP 32.06 2nd Street…..30 MPH
FREEPORT SUBDIVISION: Page CN-40, fourth paragraph CHANGE Train Dispatcher to read RTC in both locations.
Pages CN-41, 42, 43, on each track chart CHANGE Main 1 to read Main 3 and Main 2 to read Main 4.
Page CN-42, CHANGE the instruction for Hawthorne – Crossovers to read: Hawthorne – Crossovers between Main 3 and Main 4 and switches from Main 3 into Hawthorne Yard may be lift lined and padlocked in the position last used. The first paragraph of Rule 707 will not apply.
When entering Main 4 from Hawthorne Yard or when crossing over from one main to the other at Hawthorne, crew member may open the switch, but is not required to wait five minutes before entering the track.
Page CN – 44, in the instruction for Broadview, CHANGE each reference to Main 1 to read Main 3, and CHANGE Train Dispatcher to read RTC.
Page CN-44, track chart at top of page ADD Main 3 as the designation of the track to the left and Main 4 as the designation of the track to the right.
ELSDON SUBDIVISION: Page CN-46, instruction for Hayford, CHANGE Train Dispatcher to read RTC.
WAUKESHA SUBDIVISION: Page CN-54, DELETE: Jct. 20 through turnout of DCS……..…35….40
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ADD: South Des Plaines – through turnouts….40…40
Page CN-57, CHANGE the milepost listed in the box for JUNCTION 19 to read 18.7 instead of l8.8.
DELETE the box reading O’HARE, MP 19.8.
CHANGE JUNCTION 20, MP 20.4 to read SOUTH DES PLAINES, MP 20.9.
Extend Main 2 from the crossover shown at Junction 20 to the top of the page, and ADD another crossover just north of the one shown for northward movement from Main 1 to Main 2.
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CPR CORA Guide Revision No. 14 - March 9, 2006
All CPR CORA Guide Revisions effective before April 5, 2005 are included in CORA UPDATE No. 2005- 1, effective April 13, 2005. All CPR CORA Guide Revisions effective after April 5, 2005 are included in this revision. Purpose for revision: Changes to Rules 15.1.1, 15.12 and 15.13 in regards to use of TGBO’s. Westward movements on BRC entering CPR Elgin Sub. Page CPR-3 add the following rule:
Rule 6.2 Initiating Movement – following added as last paragraph: Trains and engines that enter CPR dispatched trackage must receive a Tabular General Bulletin Order (TGBO) before initiating movement on a main track, except for when the main track is to be occupied by head room moves only out of yards, then they must comply with the second bullet of Rule 6.2
Page CPR 6 under Yardmasters Area of Responsibility changed to read as follows:
The following areas of responsibility will apply for inbound and outbound train instructions. Hump Yardmaster radio channel (No 7) AAR 34: Arrival Yard (A)
Classification Yard (C)
F Yard Tracks F7 through F20
All Leads on the west end of Bensenville Yard excluding the West Yard tracks FW1 – FW24
General Yardmaster radio channel (No 5) AAR 88 All D Yard Tracks F Yard Tracks 1 through 6 All leads on the east end of Bensenville in its entirety
Route to access or depart West Yard Industry Yardmaster radio channel (No 3) AAR 65 Movements within Bensenville West Yard Note: Industry YDM assignment 1st and 2nd shift, Mon – Fri. All other times handled by General YDM
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All movements within the Bensenville and Schiller Park Intermodal facilities must contact the Intermodal Operations Coordinator (No 3) AAR 65
Pages CPR-6 and CPR-7 Rule 15.1 – Track Bulletins - title changed to read as follows:
Rule 15.1 – Tabular General Bulletin Orders
Tabular General Bulletin Order (TGBO) – document providing, in a tabular format, the information or instructions contained in each track bulletin, which affect a train or engine within specified limits
A train or engine must not enter or move on a main track, controlled siding, a signaled track or other track when specified by special instructions, unless in possession of a TGBO addressed to their movement. A TGBO is only valid within the limits specified on the TGBO. A TGBO will include the track bulletins that contain information on all conditions that affect safe train or engine movement.
A TGBO must not be changed unless specified by Rules 15.1.1 (Changing Address of TGBO), Rule 15.13 (Canceling Tabular General Bulletin Order and Track Bulletins), or Rule 15.7 (Copying Track Bulletins).
RECEIPT AND COMPARISON The conductor and engineer must receive a TGBO at their initial station, unless otherwise instructed by the train dispatcher or special instructions. Each crew member must read and understand them. All crew members are responsible for complying with the requirements of track bulletins and reminding each other of those requirements. A TGBO will be addressed to a train symbol, or name of crew member. A direction will not be given in the address.
Crew members must check the TGBO for: Correct address Coverage over entire route that train will operate All pages of the TGBO are included and correctly printed.
If any of the three items above are missing or wrong within the TGBO, train dispatcher must be contacted for further instructions or changes, as applicable, before proceeding.
Crew members are responsible for ascertaining that all documents are printed and correct when received from a Field Information Terminal (FIT) or Facsimile (FAX) machine.
When receiving a TGBO from the Field Information Terminal (FIT), once verified that the document is correct, crew member will acknowledge the prompt on the screen of the FIT before leaving.
If unable to obtain a TGBO from the FIT or FAX contact the train dispatcher for further instructions.
15.1.1 Changing Address of Track Warrant or Track Bulletins - title and rule changed to read as follows: 15.1.1 Changing Address of Tabular General Bulletin Order
When a change of an engine identifying number is required on a TGBO, the train dispatcher will transmit the TGBO number, and engine identifying number followed by the new engine identifying number. A crew member will then draw a line through the previous engine identifying number and write the new engine identifying number in the space marked “New Lead Engine” on the first page of the TGBO. A crew member must repeat the new engine identifying number which must be verified by the train dispatcher. The train dispatcher will then transmit an OK time and their initials which must be copied and acknowledged by the crew member. 13 Notice No. 4 – CORA Updates Effective June 1, 2006
CORA REVISION: CPR
Example: Dispatcher: “198-02 (1-9-8-0-2) engine CP 6899 (6-8-9-9) engine change to CP 6988 (6-9-8-8), over”
Crew: “198-02 (1-9-8-0-2) now with engine CP 6988 (6-9-8-8), over”
Dispatcher: “CP 6988 (6-9-8-8) OK at 0705 (0-7-0-5) XYZ, over”
Crew “CP 6988 (6-9-8-8) OK at 0705 (0-7-0-5) XYZ, out”
(Note: New Lead Engine on first page of TGBO refers to the trains engine identifying number in accordance with Rule 5.11 (Engine Identifying Number).
When a TGBO is addressed to an assignment number, the address will not need to be changed when engine(s) are changed during the tour of duty.
Metra scheduled trains using train specific TGBO’s may change train identification in address with verbal authority from the train dispatcher.
Train symbols on TGBO’s may be changed verbally between crew member and train dispatcher.
Rule 15.7 Copying Track Bulletins changed to read as follows:
Additional track bulletins must be copied on the form provided for this purpose. In addition, in order that additional track bulletins are not overlooked, a reference to the new track bulletin number(s) must be recorded by the crew member on all TGBO copies in the appropriate sort location. Such as “See TB No C1234.”
************************************************************************ Rule 15.8 Duplicating Track Bulletins title and rule changed as follows:
Rule 15.8 Duplicating Tabular General Bulletin Orders (TGBO) or Track Bulletins CORA REVISION: CPR
Employees who reproduce a TGBO or track bulletins with a duplicating machine do not need to repeat them to the train dispatcher.
Duplicated TGBO or track bulletins must not be delivered or used until they are checked and verified as: Legible Duplicated in their entirety.
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************************************************************************ Rule 15.10 Retaining Track Bulletin title and rule changed as follows: Rule 15.10 Retaining Tabular General Bulletin Orders and Track Bulletins
When required, the crew of a train may use the same TGBO for a return movement or next tour of duty. Verbal authorization from the train dispatcher must be obtained unless otherwise specified by special instructions. Before initiating movement on the main track
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CORA REVISION: CPR on the next tour of duty, a crew member must verify with the train dispatcher that no additional track bulletins are needed. Train dispatcher must check the protection list for such train and ensure crew is in possession of all applicable track bulletins.
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Rule 15.12 Relief of Engineer or Conductor During Trip changed to read as follows: When a conductor or engineer are relieved before a trip is finished, they must deliver all mandatory directives, TGBO and instructions to the relieving conductor or engineer.
If they cannot personally deliver the mandatory directive or TGBO to the relieving crew, the conductor will leave them at a location designated by the train dispatcher.
Before a deadhead crew or relief crew departs from their originating terminal, they must contact the train dispatcher for instructions on mandatory directives and TGBO.
If a new TGBO is issued at the originating terminal, for a train that is still enroute the train symbol for the train to be relieved may be followed by the letter “R”. Such as: “19901R”
COMPARISON OF INFORMATION The relieving conductor and engineer must compare mandatory directives, TGBO, instructions and pertinent information with each other and the train dispatcher before proceeding.
When a TGBO compare is required, the crew must provide the identification to the train dispatcher. After entering the identification or TGBO number in the TGBO system, the train dispatcher will repeat the number from the screen, which must be acknowledged by the conductor or engineer if correct.
The train dispatcher must transmit applicable track bulletin and track bulletin cancellations, if any to relief crew.
Rule 15.13 Voiding Tabular General Bulletin Order and Track Bulletins - title and rule changed to read as follows:
15.13 Canceling Tabular General Bulletin Order and Track Bulletins TGBO and track bulletins in the possession of train or engine crew are in effect for the entire tour of duty unless canceled, expired on time or a new TGBO is received.
A crew in the possession of a train specific TGBO will report to the train dispatcher when train or engine has reached its final terminal, cleared the TGBO limits, ties up at the end of a shift or when the use of the TGBO is no longer required, unless relieved by Rule 15.10 (Retaining Tabular General Bulletin Orders and Track Bulletins) or advised otherwise by train dispatcher. The report information may be relayed to the train dispatcher by the yardmaster or by telephone answering service, where available, by giving the train symbol and engine identifying number, if applicable, date, time, occupation and name of employee.
The train dispatcher must not release a TGBO from the computer system until they have ascertained that the train has left the TGBO limits, crew has tied up, train is clear of the main track or the crew is removed from the train. The information from yardmaster or telephone answering system may be used to release a TGBO from the system.
When required, a TGBO may be canceled verbally by the train dispatcher but not until both the conductor and engineer have been advised. The employee who acknowledges the cancellation to the train dispatcher must advise all crew members accordingly.
The train dispatcher may verbally cancel a Track Bulletin stating: TB No (number) is canceled (dispatchers initials) 15 Notice No. 4 – CORA Updates Effective June 1, 2006
CORA REVISION: CPR
Train crew receiving will fill in the appropriate cancellation portion and repeat the information back to the train dispatcher. If correct the train dispatcher will respond OK stating time and train dispatcher initials. or
The train dispatcher may verbally cancel a TGBO stating: TGBO No (number) is canceled at (time) (dispatchers initials)
Train crew receiving will fill in the appropriate cancellation portion and repeat the information back to the train dispatcher. Acknowledging the cancellation by stating occupation and name.
Example: Dispatcher “CP 6988 (6-9-8-8) TGBO NO 13012 (1-3-0-1-2) is canceled at 0845 (0-8-4-5) XYZ, over” Crew “CP 6988 (6-9-8-8) TGBO NO 13012 (1-3-0-1-2) is canceled at 0845 (0-8-4-5), XYZ, Conductor Jones, over” Dispatcher “That’s correct, Dispatcher, out.”
Page CPR-11 add the following to Block and Interlocking Signals:
CORA REVISION: CPR
Rule: 9.1.6 Name: ADVANCE APPROACH Indication: Proceed prepared to stop at second signal. Freight trains exceeding 40 MPH must immediately reduce to 40 MPH. Passenger trains may proceed but must be prepared to pass the next signal not exceeding 40 MPH.
FY FY FY FY FY
Red Red Dark Dark
Red Dark
Rule: 9.1.8 Name: DIVERGING ADVANCE APPROACH Indication: Proceed on diverging route at prescribed speed through turnout, prepared to stop at second signal. Freight trains exceeding 40 MPH must immediately reduce to 40 MPH. Passenger trains may proceed but must be prepared to pass the next signal not exceeding 40 MPH.
Red Red Red Red
FY FY FY Red Red Dark FY
Page CPR-11 add the following to Block and Interlocking Signals:
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CORA REVISION: CPR
Rule: 9.1.11 Name: APPROACH RESTRICTING Indication: Proceed on prepared to pass next signal at restricted speed.
Yellow Yellow
Lunar Lunar
Red
CPR Page CPR-12 added to as follows:
Conductor or Yard Foreman of all trains operating in a westward direction on the BRC and destined to operate over Canadian Pacific Railway Elgin Sub will contact the CPR Elgin Dispatcher when approaching Archer Avenue on the BRC. The following information will be given to the Elgin Dispatcher once contact has been initiated.
Train identification Conductor Name Engineer Name
Time on duty Locomotive identification numbers in consist Loads in train Empties in train Tonnage Footage Information on any cars requiring special handling or restriction
It is a requirement of the BRC that one radio of either the Conductor or on the lead locomotive remain on the proper frequency at this location to enable contact to be made with the BRC North Dispatcher until clear of the BRC trackage.
CPR Page CPR-15 - 16 additional changes effective 1900 December 2, 2005.
Cicero Ave control point at MP 6.6 controlled by Tower A5 will be retired from service.
New control point placed in service at MP 6.7 called Cicero West and will be controlled by Metra control operator at Metra Control Center Chicago.
Cicero West Eastward bridge mounted signals at MP 7.0 Eastward Absolute signals for Main Track NO 1 and NO 2 will display the following aspects: 9.1.1, 9.1.2, 9.1.4, 9.1.5, 9.1.6, 9.1.8, 9.1.9 and 9.1.10. Eastward Absolute signal for Main Track NO 3 will display the following aspects: 9.1.1, 9.1.2, 9.1.4, 9.1.5, and 9.1.6.
Eastward Absolute signal for 4 lead is a ground mast signal at MP 6.8 and will display the following aspects: 9.1.1, 9.1.2, 9.1.8, 9.1.9 and 9.1.10. 17 Notice No. 4 – CORA Updates Effective June 1, 2006
CORA REVISION: CPR
CPR Page CPR-15 - 16 additional changes - continued
Westward Absolute signal for Main Track NO 1 and NO 2 are cantilever mounted signals located at MP 6.8. Westward Absolute signal for Main Track NO 1 will display the following aspects: 9.1.1, 9.1.2, 9.1.4, 9.1.5, and 9.1.6. Westward Absolute signal for Main Track NO 2 will display the following aspects: 9.1.1, 9.1.2, 9.1.4, 9.1.5, 9.1.6, 9.1.8, 9.1.9 and 9.1.10.
Westward Absolute signal for Main Track NO 3 and the Belt lead are cantilever mounted signal at MP 6.6 Westward Absolute signal for Main Track NO 3 will display the following aspects: 9.1.1, 9.1.2, 9.1.4, 9.1.5, 9.1.6, 9.1.8, 9.1.9 and 9.1.10. Westward Absolute signal for Belt lead will display the following aspects: 9.1.1, 9.1.2, 9.1.8, 9.1.9 and 9.1.10.
Cicero West Switches description from west to east MP 7.0 to MP 6.6 Facing point crossover from NO 1 MT to NO 2 MT for eastward movement. Facing point crossover from NO 2 MT to NO 3 MT for eastward movement. Facing point crossover from NO 3 MT to 4 lead for eastward movement. Trailing point crossover from 4 lead to NO 3 MT (this is a crossover in the field with the on 4 lead spiked and clamped reverse until the permanent layout is cut over in the spring of 2006.) Facing point switch from NO 3 MT to BRC.
New Intermediate signal placed in service on signal bridge at MP 6.3 for NO 3 MT
Eastward signal number plated 3-062 and Westward signal number plated 3-063 both signals equipped to display aspects 9.1.1, 9.1.4, 9.1.5 and 9.1.7
Intermediate signals 2-063, 1-076, 2-076, 3-076 and 3-075 will be equipped to display additional aspect 9.1.7.
CPR Page CPR-15 additional changes
The following intermediate signals on NO 1 MT number plated 6-3, 6-4, 7-7 and 7-8 will be removed and retired from service.
Tthe following new bridge intermediate signals will be placed in service NO 1 MT. Intermediate number-plated signal 1-062 governing EWD movements Intermediate number-plated signal 1-063 governing WWD Intermediate number-plated signal 1-075 governing WWD Intermediate number-plated signal 1-076 governing EWD
Effective 0700 September 11, 2005 the following intermediate signals on NO 2 MT number plated 6-5, and 6-6 will be removed and retired from service.
Effective 0700 September 11, 2005 the following new bridge mounted intermediate signals will be placed in service NO 2 MT. Intermediate number-plated signal 2-062 governing EWD movements Intermediate number-plated signal 2-063 governing WWD movements
CPR Page CPR-15
Intermediate signals 7-5 and 7-6 located at MP 7.6 on NO 3 MT are removed and retired from service:
Intermediate signals 7-3 and 7-4 at MP 7.6 on NO 2 MT are removed and retired from service:
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CORA REVISION: CPR
Intermediate signals placed in service as follows: Cantilever -mounted, intermediate number-plated signal 2-075 governing WWD movements and cantilever-mounted, intermediate number-plated signal 3-075 governing WWD movements on NO 3 MT
Bridge-mounted, intermediate number-plated signal 2-076 governing EWD movements on NO 2 MT and bridge-mounted, intermediate number-plated signal 3-076 governing EWD movements on NO 3 MT.
Page CPR-24 add the following changes for Bensenville:
Intermodal Operations Coordinators will have jurisdiction over all movements within the following locations; contact with this position will be made via AAR radio frequency 65/65. Bensenville Intermodal Facility Schiller Park Intermodal Facility
All trains arriving and departing Bensenville Yard operating over the Elgin Subdivision or C&M Subdivision via tower B17 will operate under instruction of the General Yardmaster at Bensenville.
All issues that require interaction of Mechanical Services with regard to notification of defective locomotives will be assigned to the Locomotive Engineer for all Yard and Road Assignments working within Bensenville Yard.
The Yardmaster or Intermodal Operations Coordinator to which a crew is to report will be contacted immediately by the Locomotive Engineer and provided all information available after the Mechanical Services Supervisor has been made aware of locomotive defect. The Yardmaster or Intermodal Operations Coordinator to which a crew is to report will be notified immediately in the event the Mechanical Services Supervisor is unable to be contacted on radio frequency AAR radio frequency 24/24.
Page CPR-24 add the following changes for Bensenville:
Bensenville - New powered crossover installed between hump lead and new arrival track controlled by the Hump yardmaster. If the requested route line-up can not be provided by the Hump yardmaster, they will authorize the switch to be lined by hand for the movement.
• CORA REVISION: EJE RR EJ&E Railway Co. CORA Guide Revision This revision includes all previous EJ&E CORA Guide revisions in effect. This revision cancels all previous EJ&E CORA Guide revisions. Revision No. 07 (Consisting of 5 Pages) Revision Date: 04-07-05 Purpose of Revision: 1) To notify of Automatic Road Crossing protection features, Milepost 23.12, Eastern Subdivision. 2) To notify of procedure for Eastward movements at Dyer Automatic Interlocking, MP 31.5, Eastern Subdivision. 3) To modify previous instructions regarding dimensional equipment over EJ&E Trackage. 4) To notify of Manual Interlocking modifications, Barrington, Illinois. 5) To notify of ABS upgrade between MP 36.5, Griffith, and MP 33.7, Hartsdale, on the Eastern Subdivision, resulting in; a) Elimination of Yard Limits between Griffith and Hartsdale b) Elimination of Restricted Speed requirement between Griffith and Hartsdale c) Establishment of 25 MPH speed restriction over diamonds, Griffith Interlocking 6) To notify of upgrade ABS between Spaulding and Barrington and installation of a siding at Sutton on the Western Subdivision.
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CORA UPDATE – EJE
Revision 1) Automatic Crossing Protection, Western Ave. MP 23.12, Eastern Subdivision: The automatic crossing protection for Western Avenue, MP 23.12 will not recover when equipment is standing within 400 feet of the highway crossing. To avoid excessive activation of the automatic crossing protection, Western Avenue, Eastward trains must not stop within 400 feet West of the highway crossing.
Revision 2) Eastward Trains, Dyer Automatic Interlocking, MP 31.5, Eastern subdivision: In effort to avoid excessive activation of the 4 highway grade crossings, Dyer, Eastward movements on Main No. 2 Track, receiving less than a Clear Signal Indication at Block Signal No. 1046, must stop before passing Block Signal No. 1046. After stopping crew must communicate with the Joliet Dispatch Center. Upon ascertaining that there is no conflicting train movement at Dyer Interlocking movement may continue past Block Signal No. 1046 being governed by interlocking signal indication and/or time release procedure accordingly.
Revision 3) Dimensional Equipment over EJ&E Trackage: 1) Vertical clearance above top of rail for standard width car of 10' 8" may be moved over EJ&E Main Tracks. 2) Automobile carrier and double stack equipment not exceeding 10' 8" in width and/or 20' 2" in height may be moved over EJ&E Main Tracks. 3) Equipment other than described in above items I and II, exceeding 11' 10" in width or 18' 6" in height is not permitted on EJ&E Main Tracks without a Clearance Form 1000 or unless the Conductor has ascertained from the Joliet Dispatch Center that the car has movement clearance.
Revision 4) The manual interlocking at Barrington Illinois, on the Western Subdivision, previously operated locally, is now operated remotely from the Joliet Dispatch Center. When necessary, crews will communicate with the Dispatch Center rather than the local Control Operator on AAR Channel 91-91. The connection located West of Main Street from No. 1 Track and the Main, previously outside interlocking is within interlocking limits and protected by hand operated electric lock switches at either end lined for Main track movement. Attempt to operate these switches must not be attempted without first securing authority from the Joliet Dispatch Center. When necessary to use the connection for the diverging route and after the release mechanism is activated by the Joliet Dispatch Center the switches may by operated to the desired position. Upon completion of movement the switches must be restored for Main Track movement with the Dispatch Center notified unless otherwise directed by the Train Dispatcher.
Revision 5) The territory between Milepost 36.5, Griffith and Milepost 33.7, Hartsdale Interlockings on the Eastern Subdivision, previously dark territory, has been upgraded to ABS. As a result; 1) The previous requirement limiting movements to Restricted Speed between these two Interlockings is no longer in effect. 2) Yard Limits is no longer in effect within the territory between Milepost 33.7 (Hartsdale) and Milepost 36.5 (Griffith). 3) A maximum speed of twenty five (25) MPH must not be exceeded over the diamonds, Griffith Interlocking, for length of train in either direction on either Main Track.
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CORA UPDATE – EJE
Revision 6) The Automatic Block Signal System (ABS) is being upgraded on the Western Subdivision by extending ABS Westward, from Spaulding to Barrington, previously “Dark Territory”. Listed below, from West to East, are the affected upgrade(s) which will become effective Monday, April 11, 2005. BARRINGTON TO SPAULDING 1) Existing Westbound Distant Signal No. 255, located at Otis Road (approximately MP 47.90), becomes a Block Signal and will remain in the same location with the “D” sign permanently removed. The new Block Signal No. 255 will be capable of the following aspects: Clear (Rule 281) Approach (Rule 285) Restricted Proceed (Rule 291) 2) Eastbound Block Signal 264, will be located at approximately MP 46.20, and positioned to the right side of track, as viewed by an Eastward movement. The signal will be capable of displaying the following aspects: Clear (Rule 281) Approach Diverging (Rule 284) Approach (Rule 285) Restricted Proceed (Rule 291) 3) Westbound/Eastbound Block Signal No.’s 295 and 296 respectively, will be located at Sutton Road (approximately MP 43.90). This will be a single back-to-back signal located to the right side of track, as viewed by an Eastward movement, or to the left side of track, as viewed by a Westward movement. Each signal will be capable of displaying the following aspects: Clear (Rule 281) Approach (Rule 285) Restricted Proceed (Rule 291) 4) Installation of “Sutton Siding” positioned to geographic West of track with hand throw electric locked switches at either end. Sutton Siding, located between Sutton Road, MP 44, and Shoe Factory Road, MP 42 is approximately two (2) miles in length. 5) Westbound/Eastbound Signal No.’s 315 and 314 respectively, will be located at Shoe Factory Road (approximately MP 41.90). This will be a single back-to-back signal located to the right side of track, as viewed by an Eastward movement, or to the left side of track, as viewed by a Westward movement. Each signal will be capable of displaying the following aspects: Clear (Rule 281) Approach (Rule 285) Restricted Proceed (Rule 291) 6) Westbound Signal 331, will be located at approximately MP 40.63, and will be located to the left side of track, as viewed by a Westward movement. The signal will be capable of displaying the following aspects: Clear (Rule 281) Approach Diverging (Rule 284) Approach (Rule 285) Restricted Proceed (Rule 291) 7) Existing westbound Distant Signal 354, located at approximately MP 39.50, becomes a Block Signal and will remain in the same location with the “D” sign permanently removed. The new Block Signal 354 will be capable of displaying the following aspects: Clear (Rule 281) Approach (Rule 285) Restricted Proceed (Rule 291)
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CORA UPDATE – EJE
8) The Interlocking (Home) signals at Spaulding Interlocking are upgraded with new LED Signals, as well as, the addition of signal aspects. The location of each new Interlocking signal will remain unchanged with each capable of displaying the following aspects: Clear (Rule 281) Approach (Rule 285) Restricting (Rule 290) Stop (Rule 292)
• CORA REVISION: IHB RR
IHB RR CORA Guide Revisions
All IHB CORA Guide Revisions effective before April 3, 2005 are included in CORA UPDATE No. 2005-1.
All IHB CORA Guide Revisions effective after April 3, 2005 are included in this Revision. This Revision cancels all previous IHB CORA Guide Revisions.
IHB CORA Guide Revision No. 2 Date: June 5, 2005
Purpose of Revision: Revisions not covered by CORA Update 2005-1 dated April 13, 2005.
Revision to page IHB-4 Auxiliary Lights – Instruction Added Auxiliary lights must be displayed when headlights are displayed bright.
Revision to page IHB-14 Radio Location and Monitoring - Instruction Added Gibson Yard conducts all switching and yard operations on AAR Channel 95-95. All other Gibson Terminal operations will continue to use and monitor AAR Channel 25-25.
Revision to page IHB-20 Blue Island Old Yard - Instruction Added Two manually operated derails applied on the west end of Blue Island Old Yard, tracks 2 and 3. Applied will be normal position. 109 key secured.
Revision to page IHB-3 Special Speeds: Trains with Hot Metal Cars - Change Loaded on Main Track ……………… 15 MPH Empty on Main Track …………….…. 25 MPH Loaded or Empty on Yard Track .….. 10 MPH
Revision to page IHB-18 Outbound Trains at Blue Island – Addition All foreign road crews, when getting a train out of Blue Island Yard must report to the East Yardmaster upon arrival at Blue Island to receive their locomotive and track information for their outbound train. Prior to departure, they must fax a properly filled out Train Mark Up Data Sheet to the appropriate IHB Train Dispatcher. West Dispatcher Fax: 832-2137. East Dispatcher Fax: 832-2134.
Revision to page IHB-25 Argo Industrial Track – Instruction Added All trains operating from BRC to the IHB at Narragansett upon accepting the signal at Narragansett must immediately contact the IHB West Dispatcher on AAR Channel 58-58 for instructions. 22 Notice No. 4 – CORA Updates Effective June 1, 2006
CORA REVISION: IHB RR
Revisions to page IHB-27 Trains Operating to UP RR at CP Hill - Instruction Added Crews operating trains to UP RR at CP Hill via CP LaGrange will contact the UP Proviso Terminal Coordinator after stopping and prior to being relieved between CP LaGrange and CP Hill and advise the following:
1. Status of locomotive consists – fuel levels and defects 2. Location of Air Brake Test record 3. Need for locomotive cab supplies
Revision to pages IHB-27 and IHB-28 Side Clearance-St. Charles Road Bridge MP 35.3 – Instruction Added Crews are prohibited from riding the side of cars while operating on No.1 and No.2 tracks through St. Charles Road Bridge at MP 35.3. Signs posted on bridge state, “WARNING NO CLEARANCE FOR A PERSON RIDING ON THE SIDE OF CAR.”
• CORA REVISION: METRA
METRA CORA Guide Revisions
All METRA CORA Guide Revisions effective before April 3, 2005 are included in CORA UPDATE No. 1-2005.
All METRA CORA Guide Revisions effective after April 3, 2005 are included in this Revision. • Listings of Signal Indications displayed have been deleted for signal changes shown in all previous Revisions. • Changes from previous Revisions incorporated into Revision No. 9 have been deleted. • This Revision cancels all previous Metra CORA Guide Revisions.
METRA CORA Guide Revision No. 10
Date: May 3, 2006 Purpose of Revision: Special Instructions Revisions • Revision to Special Instruction 5.17.2 – Currently in effect by Track Bulletin. • Revisions to pages METRA-11, METRA-12 and METRA-33 – Effective 3:01 AM, May 9, 2006.
Revision to page METRA-6 5.17.2 BANNER LOCATION Change Third Paragraph to Read: When banners are displayed for a main track or controlled siding where no Form B or Form D Track Bulletin, no Track and Time or no Track Permit is in effect, trains must stop short of the banner, if consistent with good train handling. After stopping, the train must proceed at restricted speed until the head end is 1 mile beyond the banner. The location of the banner must be reported to the train dispatcher.
Revision to page METRA-11 14.10 TRACK WARRANT IN EFFECT Addition:
Track warrants will be numbered consecutively beginning at 3:01 AM each day and remain in effect until 3:01 AM the following day unless made void. A 23 Notice No. 4 – CORA Updates Effective June 1, 2006
track warrant that will become effective at 3:01 AM may be issued and have an “OK” time before 3:01 AM.
Revision to page METRA-12 15.13 VOIDING TRACK BULLETINS Addition: Unless made void, each day’s track bulletins are void at 3:01 AM the following day.
Revision to page METRA-33 14.0 TRACK WARRANTS Change to read: Track warrants will be issued by the Metra Southwest Dispatcher.
Information from Metra CORA Guide Revision No. 9
Revisions to page METRA-29 • Changes to Station Table: Control of Manual Miles to Mile STATIONS Rule 4.3 Type of Interlockings and Next Posts Operation Control Points Station 19.8 Palos Park D 3.3 23.1 CP 143rd Street DHS 2MT-CTC NS Operator-Landers 2.1 25.2 153rd Street ABDFPR 3.5 28.7 CP 179th Street BCDFHPY NS Operator-Landers 0.4 29.1 CP Will Cook H NS Operator-Landers 5.9 35.0 CP Brisbane HS CTC NS Operator-Landers 0.4 35.4 Laraway Road S 0.7 36.1 CP Lenox HS NS Operator-Landers 4.1 40.2 CP Brown H NS Operator-Landers 0.1 40.3 Manhattan D 0.4 40.7 End of Track BFPRY Other Than MT
Siding Length: CP 143rd Street – 2,065 ft. CP Brisbane-CP-Lenox Controlled Siding – 5,395 ft.
Revisions to page METRA-31 • Change entire MAXIMUM AUTHORIZED SPEEDS listing to read: MAXIMUM AUTHORIZED SPEEDS PSGR FRT
23rd ST. (MP 1.7) TO CP 74th ST. (MP 7.7) ...... 60...... 25 CP 74 th ST. (MP 7.7) to MP 12.1 ...... 50...... 40 MP 12.1 to CP BROWN (MP 40.2)...... 79...... 40
• Change entire SPEED RESTRICTIONS listing to read: SPEED RESTRICTIONS 23rd Street to MP 7.0 – Through Turnout of All Switches ...... 10...... 10 MP 3.3 to MP 3.5 ...... 40 40th Street to 74th Street – Locomotives consists of 5 or more coupled 6-axle units ...... 20 24 Notice No. 4 – CORA Updates Effective June 1, 2006
40th Street to 74th Street – Freight trains containing loaded cars with a gross weight of 100 tons or more in blocks of 5 cars or more and freight trains containing a loaded double stack car ...... 20 MP 4.1 to MP 5.0 ...... 45
MP 6.0 to MP 6.2 ...... 55
MP 7.0 to MP 7.2 – Track No. 2 ...... 50
CP 74th Street – Through Turnouts of All Switches ...... 25...... 25 MP 7.8 to 76th Street (End NIRC) – On NS connecting track to BRC ...... 25...... 25 MP 7.9 to MP 8.2 ...... 25...... 20 Belt Junction – Within Interlocking Limits ...... 25...... 25 Forest Hill – Within Interlocking Limits ...... 30...... 30 Forest Hill – Through Turnout of Switch ...... 25...... 25 Ashburn – Through Turnouts of East Crossover ...... 25...... 25 Ashburn – Through Turnouts of West Crossover ...... 40...... 30 Ashburn – CN Crossing ...... 25...... 25 CP Ridge – Through Turnouts of Crossovers ...... 40 ...... 30
CP Ridge – Through Turnout of IHB Connection Switch ...... 10 ...... 10 CP Ridge – IHB Crossing ...... 60 CP Palos – Through Turnouts of All Switches ...... 40...... 30 CP 143rd Street – Through Turnout of Switch ...... 40...... 30 MP 23.3 to MP 24.9 ...... 60 MP 27.6 to MP 28.0 ...... 60 CP 179th Street – Through Turnout of Switch ...... 10...... 10 CP Will Cook – Through Turnout of Switch ...... 10 ...... 10 MP 30.7 to MP 31.0 ...... 60 MP 32.0 to MP 32.4 ...... 60 MP 33.3 to MP 33.7 ...... 50 MP 33.7 to MP 34.3 ...... 60 CP Brisbane – Through Turnout of Switch ...... 25 ...... 25 MP 35.8 to MP 36.1 ...... 60 CP Lenox – Through Turnout of Switch ...... 25 ...... 25 MP 39.8 to MP 40.2 ...... 50 Other than Main Track ...... 10...... 10
Except: CP Brisbane to CP Lenox – On Controlled Siding ...... 20
MP 40.2 to West End of Manhattan Station Platform ...... 20 • NOTE: AMTRAK PASSENGER TRAINS OPERATE AT PASSENGER TRAIN SPEED BETWEEN 23rd Street and CP 74th Street
Revisions to page METRA-37 Map • Palos Park Station relocated to MP 19.8.
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Revisions to page METRA-39 Map • Laraway Road Station established at MP 35.4 – Under Construction / Not In Service • Manhattan Station relocated to MP 40.3. • Metra Coach Storage Tracks in service west of Manhattan Station.
END OF Metra Coach Storage Tracks
Other Than Main Track MANHATTAN Aeropress STATION Lead MP 1-403
CP
Manhattan BROWN Storage
1-387 MP 1-388
1-377 MP 37.6 1-376
Westwar Main Track CT
NO MP
CP LENOX
MP 36.1 MP MOW Storage 1-355 Siding MP 35.5 5 395’ 1-356 LARAWAY
ROAD MP CP MP
1-335 MP 33.6 1-336 26
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Information from Metra CORA Guide Revision No. 8
Revisions to page METRA-30 • Change entire MAIN TRACKS, SIGNAL SYSTEMS, CURRENT OF TRAFFIC AND GOVERNING RULES listing to read:
MAIN TRACKS, SIGNAL SYSTEMS, CURRENT OF TRAFFIC AND GOVERNING RULES • Two main tracks are in use between CP 518 and Forest Hill and between Ashburn and CP 143rd Street. Main Tracks are numbered from South to North as Track No. 1 and Track No. 2. • Main track ends: At CP Brown – “END CTC” sign.
Between Tracks Direction Signal System Rules in Effect 23rd Street and CP 518 ...... Main ...... Both ...... CTC ...... 10.1-10.3.4 CP 518 and Forest Hill ...... 1-2 ...... Both ...... CTC ...... 10.1-10.3.4 Forest Hill and Ashburn ...... Main ...... Both ...... CTC ...... 10.1-10.3.4 Ashburn and CP 143rd Street ...... 1-2 ...... Both ...... CTC ...... 10.1-10.3.4 CP 143rd Street and CP Brown . . . . . Main ...... Both ...... CTC ...... 10.1-10.3.4
Revisions to page METRA-32 • 9.13.2 LOCATION OF DUAL CONTROL SWITCHES ADD CP Lenox...... Siding Switch • 9.15 TRACK PERMITS Delete entire Special Instruction. • 9.18.1 LOCATIONS OF ELECTRICALLY LOCKED SWITCHES AND DERAILS ADD MP 35.5 Main Track – East end of MOW Storage Track. ADD MP 35.84 Main Track – West end of MOW Storage Track. ADD MP 39.9 Main Track – East end of Manhattan Storage Track. ADD MP 40.09 Main Track – West end of Manhattan Storage Track. ADD MP 40.12 Main Track – Aeropress Lead.
Revisions to page METRA-34 • 20.3 ROAD CROSSINGS AT GRADE Gates and flashers are in service at the following crossings – Effective 10:00 AM, August 30, 2005: -- Delaney Road ...... MP 36.53 DELETE (X) -- Smith Road. . . . . MP 38.77 DELETE (X) -- Cedar Road (Rte. 4) . .MP 36.83 DELETE (F) -- Eastern Avenue. . MP 39.19 DELETE (X) -- Baker Road ...... MP 37.59 DELETE (X)
Revisions to page METRA-39 Map • Track and signal changes between MP 33.6 and End of Track – Effective 10:00 AM, August 29, 2005: -- CTC rules will be in effect between CP Brisbane and CP Brown. -- Track from CP Brown to End of Track is redesignated Other than Main Track. -- The following new signals will be placed in service at MP 35.5: - Left hand, mast mounted, number-plated signal 1-355 governing westward movements on the main track. - Right hand, mast mounted, number-plated signal 1-356 governing eastward movements on the main track.
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CORA REVISION – METRA -- Switches at East End, MP 35.5, and West End, MP 35.84, of MOW Storage Track will be equipped with electric locks. -- The following signals and switch will be removed from service and retired: - At MP 36.1 – Hand throw switch at west end of siding. - At MP 36.12 – Right hand, mast mounted absolute signal governing westward movements on the main track. - At MP 36.12 – Right hand, mast-mounted, number-plated signal 361 governing eastward movements on the main track. -- New control point named CP Lenox, controlled by the NS Operator – Landers established at MP 36.1, consisting of the following new switch and signal will be placed in service: -At MP 36.06 – Left hand, mast-mounted, absolute signal governing westward movements on the main track. -At MP 36.06 – Right hand, mast-mounted, absolute signal governing westward movements on the siding. -At MP 36.1 – Dual control switch, facing point for eastward movements at the west end of the siding. - At MP 36.12 – Right hand, mast-mounted, absolute signal governing eastward movements on the main track. -- The following new signals will be placed in service at MP 37.6: - Left hand, mast-mounted, number-plated signal 1-377 governing westward movements on the main track. -Right hand, mast-mounted, number-plated signal 1-376 governing eastward movements on the main track. -- The following signals at MP 38.4 will be removed from service and retired: - Right hand, mast mounted, number-plated signal 384 governing westward movements on the main track. - Right hand, mast-mounted, number-plated signal 383 governing eastward movements on the main track. -- The following new signals will be placed in service at MP 38.77: - Left hand, mast-mounted, number-plated signal 1-387 governing westward movements on the main track. - Right hand, mast-mounted, number-plated signal 1-388 governing eastward movements on the main track. -- Switches at East End, MP 39.9, and West End, MP 40.09, of Manhattan Storage Track will be equipped with electric locks. -- The following signals will be removed from service and retired (Not shown on Map): - At MP 40.12 – Right hand, mast-mounted, number-plated signal 400 governing westward movements on the main track. - At MP 40.2 – Right hand, mast-mounted absolute signal governing eastward movements on the main track. -- Switch to Aeropress Lead at MP 40.12 will be equipped with an electric lock.
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CORA REVISION – METRA
-- The following new signal will be placed in service at MP 40.2: - Right hand, mast-mounted, number-plated signal 1-403 governing westward movements on the main track. -- New control point named CP Brown, controlled by the NS Operator – Landers established at MP 40.2, consisting of the following new signal will be placed in Service: - Left hand, mast-mounted, absolute signal governing eastward movements on the main track.
Information from Metra CORA Guide Revision No. 7
CORA REVISION – METRA revisions to page METRA-19 EQUIPMENT AND TEMPERATURE SPEED RESTRICTIONS Change paragraph following table to read: When ambient temperature exceeds 95 degrees Fahrenheit, speed must be reduced by 10 MPH below the maximum authorized timetable speed where maximum authorized speed is greater than 35 MPH. This restriction does not apply where speed is 35 MPH or less on permanent or temporary speed restrictions.
Revisions to page METRA-28 • Changes to Station Table: Control of Manual Miles Mile STATIONS Rule Type of Interlockings and to Next Posts 4.3 Operation Control Points Station 12.2 Ashburn DMX(2) Manual NS Operator- 2.5 CN Crossing Interlocking Landers 14.7 Oak Lawn D 2MT - CTC 1.7 16.4 CP Ridge JMX(2) Manual IHB Train 0.2 IHB Crossing, Interlocking Dispatcher - Jct. IHB Calumet City, IL 16.6 Chicago Ridge D 1.2 17.8 Worth D 0.8 18.6 Palos Heights D 2MT - CTC 0.5 19.1 CP Palos HX(2) NS Operator- 0.8 Landers
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CORA REVISION – METRA
Revisions to page METRA-30 • Change entire MAIN TRACKS, SIGNAL SYSTEMS, CURRENT OF TRAFFIC AND GOVERNING RULES listing to read:
MAIN TRACKS, SIGNAL SYSTEMS, CURRENT OF TRAFFIC AND GOVERNING RULES Two main tracks are in use between CP 518 and Forest Hill and between Ashburn and CP 143rd Street. Main Tracks are numbered from South to North as Track No. 1 and Track No. 2. Between Tracks Direction Signal System Rules in Effect 23rd Street and CP 518 ...... Main ...... Both ...... CTC ...... 10.1-10.3.4 CP 518 and Forest Hill ...... 1-2 ...... Both ...... CTC ...... 10.1-10.3.4 Forest Hill and Ashburn ...... Main ...... Both ...... CTC ...... 10.1-10.3.4 Ashburn and CP 143rd Street ...... 1-2 ...... Both ...... CTC ...... 10.1-10.3.4 CP 143rd Street and CP Brisbane . . . Main ...... Both ...... CTC ...... 10.1-10.3.4 CP Brisbane and End of Track . . . . . Main ...... Both ...... ABS ...... 9.15
Revisions to page METRA-31 • Changes to Equipment and Temperature Speed Restrictions: PSGR ADD Temperature 0 to -10 degrees Fahrenheit ...... 65 ADD Temperature -10 to -25 degrees Fahrenheit ...... 60 CHANGE paragraph following table to read: When ambient temperature exceeds 95 degrees Fahrenheit, speed must be reduced by 10 MPH below the maximum authorized timetable speed where maximum authorized speed is greater than 35 MPH. This restriction does not apply where speed is 35 MPH or less on permanent or temporary speed restrictions.
Revisions to page METRA-32 • 9.13.2 LOCATION OF DUAL CONTROL SWITCHES
ADD CP Ridge...... All Switches
• 9.18.1 LOCATIONS OF ELECTRICALLY LOCKED SWITCHES AND DERAILS
ADD MP 14.8 Track No. 1 – Beatty Lumber Track ADD MP 16.1 Track No. 2 – MOW Storage Track ADD MP 16.57 Track No. 1 – Foreman’s Spur
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CORA REVISION – METRA
Revisions to page METRA-37 Map • Track and signal changes at CP Ridge – Effective 10:30 AM, July 15, 2005: • -- The following signals at MP 16.30 will be removed from service and retired: - Right hand, mast-mounted, absolute signal governing westward movements on the Westward Main Track. - Right hand, ground-mounted, low absolute signal governing westward movements on the Eastward Main Track. -- The following signals at MP 16.53 will be removed from service and retired: - Right hand, mast-mounted, absolute signal governing eastward movements on the Eastward Main Track. - Right hand, ground-mounted, low absolute signal governing eastward movements on the Westward Main Track. -- Hand throw crossover between the main tracks removed from service and retired. -- The following new signals and switches will be placed in service: - At MP 16.25 – Right hand, mast-mounted, absolute signal governing westward movements on the Westward Main Track. - At MP 16.25 – Left hand, mast-mounted, absolute signal governing westward movements on the Eastward Main Track. - Facing point, dual control crossover for westward movement from the Eastward Main Track to the Westward Main Track east of the IHB Crossing. - Facing point, dual control crossover for westward movements from the Westward Main Track to the Eastward Main Track west of the IHB Crossing. - At MP 16.53 – Right hand, mast-mounted, absolute signal governing Eastward movements on the Eastward Main Track. - At MP 16.53 – Left hand, mast-mounted, absolute signal governing Eastward movements on the Westward Main Track. • Track and signal changes between Ashburn and CP Palos – Effective 10:00 AM, July 16, 2005: -- The Eastward Main Track will be redesignated Track No. 1 and the Westward Main Track will be redesignated Track No. 2. CTC rules will be in effect. -- The following signals will be renumbered at MP 13.40: - Right hand, mast-mounted, number-plated signal 1-134 governing westward movements on Track No. 2 will be renumbered 2-135. - Right hand, mast-mounted, number-plated signal 1-135 governing eastward movements on Track No. 1 will be renumbered 1-134. -- The following new signals will be placed in service at MP 13.40: - Left hand, mast-mounted, number-plated signal 1-135 governing westward movements on Track No. 1. - Left hand, mast-mounted, number-plated signal 2-134 governing eastward movements on Track No. 2. 31 Notice No. 4 – CORA Updates Effective June 1, 2006
CORA REVISION – METRA -- Switch to Beatty Lumber Track at MP 14.84 on Track No. 1 will be equipped with an electric lock.
-- The following new signals will be placed in service at MP 15.05: - Left hand, mast-mounted, number-plated signal 1-151 governing westward movements on Track No. 1. - Left hand, mast-mounted, number-plated signal 2-150 governing eastward movements on Track No. 2. -- New MOW Storage Track will be placed in service north of Track No. 2. Switch is at MP 16.11 and will be equipped with an electric lock. -- Switch to Foreman’s Spur at MP 16.57 on Track No. 1 will be equipped with an electric lock. -- The following new signal will be placed in service at MP 17.69: -Left hand, mast-mounted, number-plated signal 1-177 governing westward movements on Track No. 1. -- The following new signal will be placed in service at MP 17.89: - Left hand, mast-mounted, number-plated signal 2-176 governing eastward movements on Track No. 2.
CP PALOS –
CALUMET SAG CANAL BRIDGE PALOS HEIGHTS
2-177 MP 17.89 1-177 2-176 MP WORTH 1-176 STATION
CHICAGO RIDGE WESTWA MP Foreman’ s MP IHB CP RIDGE – CT MP MOW 32 EFFECTIVE Storage MP Notice No. 4 – CORA Updates Effective June 1, 2006
Information from Metra CORA Guide Revision No. 6
Revisions to page METRA-4 5.4.3 DISPLAY OF YELLOW-RED FLAG Addition: Add between Special Instruction Title and Item A. The first and second paragraphs of GCOR Rule 5.4.3 (Display of Yellow-Red Flag) [See page GCOR-3] do not apply on Metra Sub Districts.
Information from Metra CORA Guide Revision No. 5
Revisions to page METRA-19 5.8.2 SOUNDING WHISTLE Addition: At Oak Forest, Tinley Park and Mokena Passenger Stations – Daily except Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays, from 6:00 AM until 9:30 AM, all westward trains must sound whistle signal 5.8.2(7) for the pedestrian crosswalks in addition to ringing engine bell.
At Oak Forest Passenger Station – Daily except Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays, from 5:30 AM until 9:30 AM, all eastward trains must sound whistle signal 5.8.2(7) for the pedestrian crosswalk in addition to ringing engine bell.
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Information from Metra CORA Guide Revision No. 4 Revisions to page METRA-32 • 9.13.2 LOCATION OF DUAL CONTROL SWITCHES – Effective 10:00 AM, May 9, 2005: ADD CP Will Cook...... Switch at West End of Yard • 9.18.1 LOCATIONS OF ELECTRICALLY LOCKED SWITCHES AND DERAILS – Effective 10:00 AM, May 9, 2005: DELETE MP 28.9 West end of Yard
Revisions to pages METRA-38 Map – All Changes are effective 10:00 AM, May 9, 2005: • The following track and signal changes will be made between MP 27.9 and MP 29.14: -- Electric lock on switch at west end of yard will be removed from service and retired. -- New control point named CP Will Cook, controlled by NS Operator – Landers is established at MP 29.1, consisting of the following new signals and switch which will be placed in service: - At MP 29.09 – Left hand, mast-mounted, absolute signal governing westward movements on the Main Track. - At MP 29.09 – Right hand, mast-mounted, absolute signal governing westward movements on the Yard Lead. - At MP 29.1 – Dual control switch, facing point for eastward movements, connecting Main Track with west end of yard. - At MP 29.14 – Right hand, mast-mounted, absolute signal governing eastward movements on the Main Track.
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CP Will Cook MP
Metra 179th
West Main Track Street Yard
NO
CP 179th Street MP 179th Street - Station
Revisions to pages METRA-39 Map – All Changes are effective 10:00 AM, May 9, 2005: • The following signals at MP 30.4 will be removed from service and retired: -- Right hand, mast-mounted, number-plated signal 304 governing westward movements on the Main Track. -- Right hand, mast-mounted, number-plated signal 305 governing eastward movements on the Main Track. • The following new signals will be placed in service at MP 30.4: -- Right hand, mast-mounted, number-plated signal1-305 governing westward movements on the Main Track. -- Left hand, mast-mounted, number-plated signal 1-304 governing eastward movements on the Main Track. • The following new signals will be placed in service at MP 31.7: -- Right hand, mast-mounted, number-plated signal1-317 governing westward movements on the Main Track. -- Left hand, mast-mounted, number-plated signal 1-318 governing eastward movements on the Main Track. • The following signals at MP 33.3 will be removed from service and retired: -- Right hand, mast-mounted, number-plated signal 334 governing westward movements on the Main Track.
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-- Right hand, mast-mounted, number-plated signal 333 governing eastward movements on the Main Track. • The following new signals will be placed in service at MP 33.6: -- Right hand, mast-mounted, number-plated signal1-335 governing westward movements on the Main Track. -- Left hand, mast-mounted, number-plated signal 1-336 governing eastward movements on the Main Track. • Track and signal changes at CP Brisbane: -- Control point named CP Brisbane, controlled by the NS Operator – Landers at MP 34.9 is relocated 0.1 mile west to MP 35.0. -- The following signals and switch will be removed from service and retired: - Right hand, mast-mounted, absolute signal governing westward movements on the Main Track. - Right hand, mast-mounted, absolute signal governing eastward movements on the Main Track. - Left hand, mast-mounted, absolute signal governing eastward movements on the Siding. - Dual control switch at east end of siding. -- The following new signals and switch will be placed in service: - At MP 34.98 – Right hand, mast-mounted, absolute signal governing westward movements on the Main Track. - At MP 35.0 – Dual control switch, facing point for westward movements at the east end of the Siding.
- At MP 35.05 – Right hand, mast-mounted, absolute signal governing eastward movements on the Main Track. - At MP 35.05 – Left hand, mast-mounted, absolute signal governing eastward movements on the Siding.
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Information from Metra CORA Guide Revision No. 3
Revision to page METRA-8 6.32.2C AUTOMATIC WARNING DEVICE MALFUNCTION MESSAGE Addition: The Conductor and Engineer must have copies of Automatic Warning Device Malfunction Message forms for each Sub District on which they will operate and must complete “To” and “Date” lines prior to departure.
When notified that automatic warning devices are malfunctioning, mark the Box(es) and Item(s) for the Line(s) on the form as instructed and be governed by the preprinted instructions for the Item(s) marked. Instructions must be repeated to and confirmed by the transmitting employee with “That is correct.” When confirmed by the transmitting employee, mark the “That is correct” Box(es).
Restrictions received remain in effect on subsequent trips unless voided.
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Information from Metra CORA Guide Revision No. 2 Revisions to page METRA-14 METRA TRACK FLAGS AND BANNERS Add the following illustrations:
YELLO YELLO RED GREE
RED
YELL YELLOW- RED GREE
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Information from Metra CORA Guide Revision No. 1
Revisions to page METRA-1 General Code of Operating Rules, Fifth Edition Applies
Revisions to page METRA-4 5.5 PERMANEMT SPEED SIGNS Change first sentence to read:
Permanent speed signs, where installed, will be place 1,320 feet in advance of permanent speed restrictions.
Revisions to page METRA-5 5.8.1 RINGING ENGINE BELL Change: Engine bell must be rung when approaching and passing: • Station platforms at passenger stations. • Roadway workers, who will be identified by fluorescent orange work wear with reflective striping, on or near the track.
5.8.2 SOUNDING WHISTLE Change:
Whistle signal of one long and one short (--- o) must be sounded approaching roadway workers, who will be identified by fluorescent orange work wear
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with reflective striping, on or near the track, regardless of any whistle prohibitions.
After this initial warning, sound whistle signal two short (o o) intermittently until the head end of the train has passed the roadway workers.
5.17.2 BANNER LOCATION Change second paragraph to read: They must be displayed to the right of the track as viewed from approaching train, except in multiple track territory or where sidings are adjacent to main track(s), they will be placed on the field side of outside tracks. Banners will be displayed in this manner unless otherwise specified by track bulletin, track warrant, special instructions, or general order. When banners are displayed beyond the first rail of an adjacent track, the banners will not apply to the track on which the train is moving.
Revision to page METRA-8 6.25 MOVEMENT AGAINST THE CURRENT OF TRAFFIC Change second paragraph and bullets to read: Trains moving against the current of traffic must approach block signals, interlocking signals and facing point hand-operated switches prepared to stop unless:
• The track is clear. • Switches are properly lined. • Signals indicate proceed.
8.2 POSITION OF SWITCHES Addition: Within current of traffic territory, outside yard limits, after a hand-operated main track switch is operated, BEFORE leaving the location of the switch, the employee handling the switch must:
• If a crew member, verbally notify the engineer that the “Switch is LINED, LOCKED and CHECKED in normal position.” or • If other than a crew member, verbally notify the train dispatcher that the “Switch is LINED, LOCKED and CHECKED in normal position.”
Revisions to pages METRA-16, METRA18, and METRA 20 Station Name Gresham Junction Tower changed to Gresham Junction.
Revision to page METRA-21 15.2 PROTECTION BY TRACK BULLETIN FORM B Addition:
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Track bulletin Form B may be used on Track No. 5 within Blue Island Interlocking.
Revision to page METRA-28 • Change Amtrak Train Director 21st Street to Amtrak Train Director Lumber Street in the Control of Manual Interlockings and Control Points Column at 23rd Street. • Change Station Mile Post: - CP 74th Street changed to MP 7.7. Miles shown in the WWD Miles To Next Station Column changed accordingly.
Revision to page METRA-33 15.2 PROTECTION BY TRACK BULLETIN FORM B Addition: On NS Connecting Track to BRC – Track bulletin Form B may be used between CP 74th Street and 76th Street (End NIRC) on the NS Connecting Track to BRC..
• CORA REVISION: NS
NS CORA Guide Revision No. 1. January 1, 2005
All Norfolk Southern Cora Guide revisions effective before August 15, 2004 are included in CORA UPDATE No. 2004-1, effective August 15, 2004.
All Norfolk Southern CORA Guide Revisions effective after August 15, 2004 are included in this revision.
Purpose for revision: Corrections to pages NS-1, NS-6, NS-30.
Page NS-1, addition to Restricted Speed Definition and change in speed for Hot Metal Cars.
80. Movement at Restricted Speed
In the application of Rule 80 (Restricted Speed), trains other than passenger trains and track cars must not exceed 15 MPH. Hot Metal Cars Maximum Speed Empty 25 MPH
Page NS-6, Rule 284 signal aspect correction.
The signal aspect on the right hand side of Rule 284 (Approach Slow) aspects showing Yellow over Red is incorrect. The correct aspect is Yellow over Red over Green as shown below.
Rule Aspect Name Indication
Y APPROACH Proceed approaching the next signal at Slow Speed. Trains exceeding SLOW Medium Speed must begin reduction to Medium Speed as soon as the 284 R engine passes the Approach Slow signal.
G
Page NS-30, addition to definition of Restricted Speed.
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RESTRICTED SPEED
In the application of Restricted Speed, trains other than passenger trains and track cars must not exceed 15 MPH. Be governed accordingly.
• CORA REVISION: UP
UP CORA GUIDE REVISION
All UPRR CORA Guide Revisions effective before April 13, 2005 are included in CORA UPDATE effective April 13, 2005.
All UPRR CORA Guide Revisions effective after April 13, 2005 are included in this revision.
Purpose for revision: Page UP-1: Add Automatic Warning Devices Malfunctioning instructions. Page UP-22: Speed Restriction changes on Milwaukee Subdivision at Deval between MP 12.3 and 11.9 to 25 MPH.
UPRR CORA Guide Revision No. 3 Page UP-1 Addition: Rule 6.32.2 A. Automatic Warning Devices Malfunctioning
Use the following procedures to properly complete movement over the crossing as instructed by the train dispatcher or track bulletin:
Procedure 1. Train must stop before occupying the crossing. A crew member must be on ground at the crossing to warn highway traffic, then the train may proceed over the crossing on hand signals from that crew member. Then proceed at normal speed.
Procedure 2. Train must approach road crossing prepared to stop. If automatic warning devices are not working comply with Procedure 1. The train may proceed over the crossing at 15 MPH without stopping if: The devices are seen working. Instructed by the train dispatcher or track bulletin. When train completely occupies the crossing, proceed at normal speed.
Movement When Notified that Warning Devices have an Activation Failure, are Disabled or Malfunctioning Comply With Track Bulletin Procedure to follow AUTOMATIC CROSSING DEVICE HAS AN "XG" procedure ACTIVATION FAILURE AT (__) STOP AND Unless otherwise instructed by signal at (location) PROVIDE WARNING UNLESS OTHERWISE employee: Comply with Procedure 1. INSTRUCTED BY SIGNAL EMPLOYEE Unless otherwise instructed by signal AUTOMATIC CROSSING NOT WORKING employee: PROPERLY AT (__) (PROVIDE WARNING) or Comply with Procedure 2. "XH" procedure (PROCEED NOT EXCEEDING 15 MPH) A crossing having a broken gate(s) is to be at (location) UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED BY considered as having working devices when SIGNAL EMPLOYEE the balance of the automatic warning devices are seen to be working. AUTOMATIC CROSSING DEVICE DISABLED "XS" procedure AT (__) STOP AND PROVIDE WARNING Unless otherwise instructed by signal at (location) UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED BY employee: Comply with Procedure 1. EMPLOYEE IN CHARGE 39 Notice No. 4 – CORA Updates Effective June 1, 2006
CORA REVISION: UP
When advised by the train dispatcher or proper authority that the warning devices have been repaired these restrictions no longer apply. Note: When a crew is notified (e.g. from another train crew) that a crossing has an activation failure or a malfunction the appropriate procedure must be followed.
Page UP-22 Change Speed Restriction Table to read as follows: Speed Restrictions MPH Between Mileposts (Except as Below) ...... 50 12.3 and 11.9 Deval ...... 25 10.8 NWD Trk.1 ** ...... 40+ 9.6 and 9.1 Trk.2 ...... 25 CP N012 and CP N011 Thru turnouts ... 10
M. A. Paras General Manager Transportation
Notices in effect: ------1, 2, 3, 4
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