Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• Explain all the Canadian Rail Operating Rules (including signals, OCS, CTC and Interlocking) (PART A), Record Keeping (PART B), and Transportation of Dangerous Goods (PART C)

PART A – RULES

Module 1: Overview:

• Explain the purpose(s) of the CROR.
• Explain the evolution of Canadian railway rules.
• Describe the roles and responsibilities of the railways, RAC and Transport Canada in formulating and updating CROR.
• Identify and describe the sections of the CROR.
• Identify the purpose of key documentation related to CROR, including GOI.

Module 2: General and Non-Numbered Rules

• State CROR definitions and identify authorized abbreviations.
• Identify, locate and explain the non-numbered rules of CROR, including General Notice and General Rules.
• Identify, locate and explain rules relating to Time and Time Tables.

Module 3: Rules Related to Signals and Emergencies

• Identify, locate and explain rules relating to Signals - General.
• Identify, locate and explain rules relating to General Description and Location of Fixed Signals.
• Identify, locate and explain rules relating to Emergencies affecting railway operations.

Module 4: Rules relating to Protection of Impassable or Slow Track

• Identify, locate and explain rules relating to Protection of Impassable or Slow Track.

Module 5: Rules relating to Radio and General Procedures

• Identify, locate and explain rules relating to Radio and General Procedures.

Module 6: Authorities – General Bulletin Orders (GBO)

• Describe the general procedures for requesting, receiving, and copying any authority or instruction.
• Explain the purpose and use of General Bulletin Orders (GBO).
• Describe the relationship between the information included on a General Bulletin Order (GBO) form and Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR).
• Describe the "Forms of GBO" used to protect track conditions - Forms S, T(1), T(2), and Y.
• Describe the "Forms of GBO" used to specify speed - Forms V(1), V(2), V(3), V(4), and V(5).
• Describe the Daily Operating Bulletin (DOB) and the DOB Extension.
• Describe the Tabular GBO (TGBO)

Module 7: Rules relating to Operation of Movements

• Identify, locate and explain rules relating to Operation of Movements.

Module 8: Rules relating to Switches and Derails

• Identify, locate and explain rules relating to Switches and Derails.
• Identify, locate and explain rules relating to Safe Switching.

Module 9: Authorities Clearance in OCS

• Describe the clearance form as used in OCS with applicable Canadian Rail Operating Rules.

Module 10: Rules relating to OCS and ABS

• Identify, locate and explain rules relating to Occupancy Control System (OCS).
• Identify, locate and explain rules relating to Automatic Block Signal System (ABS).

Module 11: Rules relating to CTC and Interlocking

• Identify, locate and explain applicable rules and regulations relating to Centralized Control System (CTC).
• Identify, locate and explain rules relating to Interlocking.

Module 12: Authorization Forms in CTC / ABS / Interlocking

• Describe forms related to Authorization as used in CTC/ABS/Interlocking with the applicable Canadian Rail Operating Rules.
• Explain how CTC Authorization forms fulfill CROR requirements.

PART B – RECORD KEEPING

Module 13: Forms, Records and Documents – Overview

• Describe the Dimensional Load File, Train Consist and Tonnage Profile used by a Conductor in the performance of his/her duties.
• Describe the train/equipment and crew related forms, records and documents used by a Conductor in the performance of his/her duties.
• Describe the incident/safety related forms, records and documents used by a Conductor in the performance of his/her duties.

Module 14: Forms, Records and Documents for Conductors

• Describe the standards related to forms, records and documents.
• Describe the process(es) related to forms, records and documents.

PART C – TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS

• Describe training requirements, classifications, and carrier responsibilities when working with dangerous goods
• Identify placard information and location on railcars
• Describe shipping documentation, its location during transit, and importance
• Describe the operation of a dangerous goods train
• Describe the inspection of cars carrying dangerous goods
• Describe the emergency response related to dangerous goods train

Effective as of Spring/Summer 2018