Rule Book. After prior consultation with NCRA, wherein differences or disputes are reasonably addressed, SMART shall have the right to specify a rule book, employees timetable, special instructions, standard operating procedures, and/or any other rules it reasonably determines are necessary for the safe and efficient operation of the Shared Track and Lombard Segment, and upon receipt of copies thereof, NCRA and the Operator shall follow such rules. Without limiting the generality of SECTION 16.05, maximum allowable freight and passenger train speeds on any segment of track shall adhere to FRA regulations established for the Class of Track on that segment.
Rule Book. Concessionaire shall prepare and submit a Rule Book for Review and Approval no later than six months before the start of Trial Running which shall include information regarding procedures for all operations, including, at a minimum, Normal Service, Alternate Service, Service Interruptions, Incidents, and Emergencies. The Rule Book shall include procedures for all operations, including Normal Service and Emergency operations, and shall be used by Concessionaire’s personnel 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Concessionaire shall notify personnel of necessary changes to the Rule Book by immediate bulletins. The Rule Book shall be complete and include, at a minimum, the following: • definitions and abbreviations; • general rules; • rules for operating Light Rail Vehicle (LRV) equipment; • rules for operation of other rail-mounted equipment; • rules for absolute restriction on use of telephone or text messaging while operating/driving; • rules for operation of Trains and road vehicles which shall include required compliance with speed restrictions as they apply to MAS, posted street speed limits, or other special conditions; • rules for operating Trains through passenger Stations where access is through grade crossings or other safety related considerations such as through the University of Maryland campus; • rules for operation and control of signals and interlockings; • rules for operation and control of electrical power systems; • rules for passenger relations and customer service; • rules for performing Work on Project ROW that affects operations; • rules for performing Work on Project ROW that places personnel at risk from Trains, electrification, or any other hazard; and • rules for implementing Safety Standards. In addition, the Rule Book shall include Rules for the OCC and BOCC including the following topics: • monitor and respond to all fire, security, status and equipment fault alarms; • provide assistance to Users; • make announcements via public address and VMS systems; • monitor Station public areas using CCTV; • respond to Emergencies and Incidents; • contact appropriate Emergency personnel; • monitor and control LRV, Train, and any other vehicle movements; • contact supervision for abnormal conditions; • coordinate and interface with other control centers including WMATA and MTA; • rules regarding callout of Concessionaire’s Key Personnel who will be coordinating with Owner and other various entities and agencies; • rules regarding operating prot...
Rule Book a) Rule Book shall define rules of behaviour and performance of certain tasks by employees. No employee is allowed to contravene the provisions of the rule book and in a way that undermines the rules established by Employer. The Employer shall not require nor ask an employee to perform work under conditions that breach its' Rule Book. An employee that claims that instructions by the Employer contravene the rule book or the Collective Agreement, but do not impose immediate health and safety risks, shall perform such instructions and will be entitled to file its' grievance immediately upon completion of the task.
Rule Book. (a) The Concessionaire shall submit a Rule Book, including all rules necessary to govern the activities of personnel involved in any aspect of the operation of the Commuter Rail Services and the operation and maintenance of the Concessionaire-operated Components, including Concessionaire personnel and any other rail (passenger or freight) operating personnel that may operate on the Concessionaire-operated Components (the Rule Book) [CDRL #10-03].
