Verbatim feedback: Railway consultation - Canadian Rail Operating Rules
The feedback received through the railway consultation has been reviewed and posted according to Technical Safety BC’s Content Submission Guidelines.
Includes comments received up to: November 23, 2018
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Securing unattended equipment (Rule 112)
| Date | Respondent | Reasonableness | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10/2018 22:18 | NELSON ELECTRIC TRAMWAY SOCIETY | Reasonable | N.E.T.S. operates a 112 year old streetcar. We have one car in operation and at all times the handbrakes are applied when not in use and we use air brakes at all other times. |
| 11/5/2018 | Cando Rail Services Ltd | Reasonable | Rule 112 was revised in 2018 to make the rule easier to understand and to comply with and to increase the communication aspect between train crews. It is much more clear and concise now and not a burdensome rule |
| 11/22/2018 | Tolko | Reasonable | |
| 11/22/2018 | Anonymous (Heritage Railway) | Somewhat reasonable | We operate a heritage train ride with a maximum of three passenger cars and one steam locomotive. The steam locomotive is not equipped with hand brakes. |
| 11/23/2018 | Anonymous (Heritage Railway) | Reasonable | Preventing any "unintended movement" must be a prime concern on any railway facility. |
Number of crew members (Section M – General Rules)
| Date | Respondent | Reasonableness | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10/2018 22:18 | NELSON ELECTRIC TRAMWAY SOCIETY | Not applicable | We do not carry dangerous goods. |
| 11/5/2018 | Cando Rail Services Ltd | Reasonable | |
| 11/22/2018 | Tolko | Not applicable | N/A |
| 11/22/2018 | Anonymous (Heritage Railway) | Not applicable | N/A |
| 11/23/2018 | Anonymous (Heritage Railway) | Not applicable | N/A |
Locking unattended engines (Rule 62)
| Date | Respondent | Reasonableness | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10/2018 22:18 | NELSON ELECTRIC TRAMWAY SOCIETY | Reasonable | The only time that our streetcar is unattended the air brakes as well as the handbrake are applied. The streetcar is housed in a locked and secure car barn when not in use. |
| 11/5/2018 | Cando Rail Services Ltd | Reasonable | Good safety and security practice |
| 11/22/2018 | Tolko | Not applicable | - |
| 11/22/2018 | Anonymous (Heritage Railway) | Reasonable | Steam locomotive cannot be secured by locking. Engine throttle is always locked by restricted access lock when engine not directly attended by engine staff. |
| 11/23/2018 | Anonymous (Heritage Railway) | Reasonable | On heritage steam loco we lock throttle and fuel valve while unit unattended or in shop. |
Freight train requirements for TIBS (Rule 63)
|
Date |
Respondent |
Reasonableness |
Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10/2018 22:18 | NELSON ELECTRIC TRAMWAY SOCIETY | Not applicable | |
| 11/5/2018 | Cando Rail Services Ltd | Reasonable | |
| 11/22/2018 | Tolko | Not applicable | - |
| 11/22/2018 | Anonymous (Heritage Railway) | Not applicable | N/A |
| 11/23/2018 | Anonymous (Heritage Railway) | Not applicable | N/A |
Transfer requirements (Rule 64)
|
Date |
Respondent |
Reasonableness |
Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10/2018 22:18 | NELSON ELECTRIC TRAMWAY SOCIETY | Not applicable | |
| 11/5/2018 | Cando Rail Services Ltd | Reasonable | |
| 11/22/2018 | Tolko | Not applicable | - |
| 11/22/2018 | Anonymous (Heritage Railway) | Not applicable | N/A |
| 11/23/2018 | Anonymous (Heritage Railway) | Not applicable | N/A |
Other comments on the CROR
|
Date |
Respondent |
Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 11/23/2018 | Anonymous (Heritage Railway) | Following the rules will help prevent accidents, injuries and fatalities. |