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Norfolk Southern Railway Co. filed suit against two crew members whom it says were negligent and failed to prevent a March 18 train crash and derailment in Georgetown. The suit says the locomotive engineer and conductor could be stopped and thus prevent the crash that destroyed two Norfolk Southern locomotives and the derailment of 13 rail cars.
Railroad Definitions
Below are the Definitions showing in the 7th Edition of GCOR Effective April 1, 2015.
ABS See Automatic Block Signal System.
Absolute Block A length of track that no train is permitted to enter while the track is occupied by another train.
Absolute Signal A block or interlocking signal without a number plate, or designated by an A marker.
ACS See Automatic Cab Signal System.
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Railroad Abbreviations
Below is a the list of Abbreviations showing in the 7th Edition of GCOR Effective April 1, 2015.
ABS ……….. Automatic Block Signal System MW ………… Maintenance of Way ACS ……….. Automatic Cab Signal System N ……………. North AMTK ……… Amtrak…
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1.3.1 Rules, Regulations, and Instructions
Safety Rules. Safety rules are issued in another book. Employees must have a copy of that book, know and comply with the safety rules that have been issued.
General Code of Operating Rules. Employees must know and comply with the operating rules that have been issued. While on duty, employees must have a current copy they can refer to if needed.
Hazardous Materials.If an employee has anything to…
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1.2.7 Furnishing Information
If you know something about an accident, incident, injury, or rules violation, you must truthfully provide that information to the proper authority.
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1.2.6 Statements
You are only allowed to provide a statement as indicated below. Statements to any other individuals must be authorized by the designated manager.
Information about individuals other than railroad employees involved in accidents or personal injuries can be be given to authorized railroad representatives or law enforcement officers.
The same as above applies to the injury or death of a railroad…
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1.2.5 Reporting
If a personal injury occurs at any time on railroad property or railroad provided facility has to be reported to the appropriate manager immediately. In addition to reporting the injury, the proper form must be completed
If an injury occurs on your own time that will impact your ability to o your job at the railroad, it must be reported to the appropriate manager as soon as possible. Return to…
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1.2.4 Mechanical Inspection
When a personal injury or death involves engines, cars, or equipment, that equipment must be inspected before it leaves the location where the accident occurred.
The engines, cars, or equipment must then be inspected by the mechanical department at the first terminal the equipment arrives at after the accident. The inspector must them provide the manager the report as soon as possible after…
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1.2.3 Equipment Inspection
When an accident happens and someone is injured or killed , the accident site and any equipment, tools, and machinery requires a prompt inspection. The inspection should be done by a competent inspector which may include a foreman or another person in charge.
An inspection report should sent to the appropriate manager as soon as the inspection is complete. The report should specifically include…
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1.2.2 Witnesses
When a personal injury, damage to property, or loss of life involves equipment the following must be done immediately by the employee in charge:
Secure the names, addresses and occupation of everyone involved whether they say they know anything or not,
Obtain any license numbers of nearby automobiles (other employees may help with this) and include them in the report,
It must also be determined…
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1.2.1 Care for Injured
When there is an injury on the railroad, employee or not, all reasonable care should be provided to the injured individual.
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Definitions
Below are the Definitions showing in the 6th Edition of GCOR Effective April 7, 2010.
ABS See Automatic Block Signal System.
Absolute Block A length of track that no train is permitted to enter while the track is occupied by another train.
Absolute Signal A block or interlocking signal without a number plate, or designated by an A marker.
ACS See Automatic Cab Signal System.
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1.2 Personal Injuries and Accidents
Rules that cover what to do when someone is hurt or there is an accident on the railroad.
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1.1 Safety
Safety is the most important part of working on the railroad. Following the rules is an essential part to staying safe and remaining employed on the railroad.
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1.1.4 Condition of Equipment and Tools
Before you use any tool, you need to make sure that the equipment is not damaged or broken before using the equipment. If the equipment is broken or damaged, it must be repaired or replaced before using the equipment. In addition to not using the equipment or tool, the defect should be reported to the proper authority.
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1.1.3 Accidents, Injuries, and Defects
Anything encountered that is out of the ordinary should be reported to the proper authority by the first available means of communications. Out of the ordinary can include, but is not limited to, accidents, injuries, defects in track, bridges or signals, defects in equipment or any other condition that affects the safe and efficient operation of the railroad.
Sometimes one of these problems…
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1.1.2 Alert and Attentive
Employees should always be paying attention and aware of their surroundings to prevent injury to themselves or others. They should plan their work to be completed safely and to avoid injury while completing any task.
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