• The control operator authorizes movement past a Stop indication under Rule 9.12.1 (CTC Territory).
• 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 and time under Rule 10.3 (Track and Time).

If a signal governs movement over a hand-operated switch that is not electrically locked, the control operator must authorize the train to enter the main track or controlled siding before the switch is opened. After the switch is opened, if the signal does not display a proceed indication, notify the control operator and move the train at restricted speed.

However, if the block to be entered is occupied by its own standing train, the movement may, after stopping, pass an absolute signal displaying a Stop indication without contacting the control operator.

10.2 Clearing Through Hand-Operated Switches

• Where the maximum authorized speed does not exceed 20 MPH on the main track or a controlled siding equipped with an intermediate signal.
• Where the maximum authorized speed does not exceed 30 MPH on a controlled siding not equipped with an intermediate signal.
• Where a signal governs movement to a track where CTC is in effect.
  or

  When the hand-operated switch is kept open.

10.3 Track and Time

Limits designated by a switch extend only to the signal governing movement over the switch unless otherwise designated.

A. Passing Signal Displaying Stop or Stop and Proceed Indication

Except at interlockings, trains granted track and time:

1. After stopping, may pass a signal displaying Stop indication without further authority:
   • a. To enter the limits.
     or

     b. Within the limits.
2. Must observe the requirements for inspection of spring switches.
3. May pass a signal within the limits displaying Stop and Proceed indication without stopping.

Trains must release track and time before the time granted expires. If the train requires additional time, a crew member must obtain authority from the control operator before time expires. If the crew member cannot contact the control operator and time limits expire, authority is extended until the control operator is contacted.

C. Track and Time Release Within the Limits

If no other employee has received track and time within the same limits, a train may release track and time to move in a specified direction. Signal indications will then govern the train, if the control operator verbally authorizes the release specifying direction of movement.

1. If the limits are clear.
2. If the limits are occupied by a train with track and time or that will receive track and time.
3. For an engine to switch a train standing within the limits. Crew members on the engine must provide protection against possible movement of the standing train, if necessary.
   or

   After all trains moving within the limits that do not have track and time have passed the location where the track will be occupied, and the employee has been notified that authority is granted behind such trains.