CN The Rules Listed Apply to Operating in the Chicago Area OPERATING RULES L. COMMUNICATION AND ELECTRONIC DEVICES. The use of railroad supplied or personal electronic devices must not interfere with operating employees covered by the Federal Hours of Service law during performance of safety related duties. This rule does not apply to railroad radios. Electronic devices may be used to respond to an emergency involving railroad operations. They also may be used in place of the radio, when radio failure occurs, however all radio rules will apply to electronic devices. When operating company vehicles or off-track equipment, hands-free technology must be utilized unless vehicle is stopped. Railroad Supplied Electronic Devices The use of railroad supplied electronic devices by Engineers is prohibited: On a moving train, or When any crew member is working on the ground, or riding equipment during a switching operation, or During any time when another employees of the railroad is assisting in the preparation of the train, i.e. utility employees. The use of railroad supplied electronic devices by other employees is prohibited: On a moving train or on-track equipment, unless authorized for company business, and: 1. A safety briefing is conducted, and all agree it is safe to do so, or 2. Within the body of a passenger train or business car. Outside the locomotive cab or on-track equipment, unless: 1. Not fouling the track, and 2. All crew members agree that it is safe to use the device. Other Electronic Devices 1. Railroad Supplied Devices may be used to take a photograph of a safety hazard or violation of a rail safety law, regulation, order, or standard, provided: It is only used for business purposes, The camera is turned off immediately after the documentation has been made, and If used in the cab of a moving train, it is not used by the locomotive engineer. 2. Stand-alone calculators may be used for authorized business purposes. 3. A medical device that is consistent with the railroad s standards for medical fitness for duty. Operating Employees use of Personal Electronic Devices The use of personal electronic devices is prohibited by operating employees while on duty and must be turned off with any earpiece removed unless authorized by the company or in an emergency. This does not apply when employees are relieved of responsibility for the train during a break or other duties, and the train is properly secured or is in the responsibility of another crew. Operating Employees in Deadhead Status Unless otherwise restricted in this rule, employees in deadhead status and not inside the cab of a controlling locomotive may use an electric device only if the employee is not using the device in such a way that interferes with any railroad operating employee s personal safety or performance of safetyrelated duties. If deadheading inside the cab of a controlling locomotive, electronic devices must be turned off with any earpiece removed from the ear: When on a moving train, When any member of the crew is on the ground or riding rolling equipment during a switching operation, or When any railroad employee is assisting in the preparation of the train for movement. 104. DUTIES OF TRAIN AND ENGINE CREW MEMBERS. Engineers and conductors must ensure their subordinates are familiar with their duties, determine the extent of their experience and knowledge of the rules, and instruct them, when necessary, how to perform their work properly and safely. Unless required by rule, or authorized by a company officer, crew members on the head end of freight trains must ride in the cab of the controlling locomotive. Engineer (References to locomotive engineers in these rules also apply to remote control operators.) 1. Engineers are responsible for safely and efficiently operating the engine. A student engineer or other qualified employee may operate the engine under close supervision of the engineer. 2. Engineers must check with the conductor to determine if any cars or units in the train require special handling. Conductor 1. Conductors supervise the operation and administration of trains, and are responsible for the freight carried by their train. They are responsible for ensuring the freight is delivered with any accompanying documents to its destination or terminal. Freight conductors must maintain any required records. All persons employed on trains must obey the conductor s instructions, unless the instructions endanger safety or violate rules. CN-1
2. Conductors must advise the engineer and RTC of any restriction placed on equipment being handled. 3. Conductors must compare the total number of cars and locomotives shown on their Train Journal with Defective Equipment Detectors and AEI Readers at each opportunity, especially after: Train departs Initial Terminal Crew first takes charge of train Set-outs and pick-ups on line All Crew Members 1. Crew Members in Cab of Controlling Locomotive At least 2 miles in advance, crew members in the cab of the controlling locomotive must communicate to each other any restrictions or other known conditions and required actions that affect the safe operation of their train to allow the engineer to take proper action. If proper action is not being taken, crew members must remind the engineer of the conditions and required action. Crew members must also be alert for signals. They must: Communicate to each other the names of signals affecting their train as soon as signals become visible or audible. Continue to observe signals and announce any change of aspect until the train passes the signal. Clearly communicate to each other the speed of the train as it passes a signal with an indication that is less than Clear. 2. Radio Transmission Except when switching, a crew member other than the engineer must transmit the engine number, direction, location, and signal name when the head end of the train: A. Passes a signal at a control point or is the approach to a control point that requires: Being prepared to stop at the next signal. Being prepared to pass the next signal at Restricted Speed, or Restricted Speed B. Stops for a signal that requires stopping. 3. Proper Action If the engineer and/or conductor fail to comply with a signal indication or take proper action to comply with a restriction or rule, crew members must immediately take action to ensure safety, using the emergency brake valve to stop the train, if necessary. 406. FUSEE. If a train approaches an unattended fuse burning on or nears its track, the train must immediately be brought to a stop consistent with good train handling. Stop before passing the fuse when operating in accordance with Rule 518 (Movement at Restricted Speed) or Rule 520 (Movement on Non-Main Track). After stopping, the train must proceed at restricted speed until the head end is 1 mile beyond the fuse. If an unattended burning fuse is beyond the first rail of an adjacent track, the fuse does not apply to the track on which the train is moving. 411. LOCOMOTIVE WHISTLE QUIET ZONES. At locations designated in the timetable, whistle signal 410(7) must not be sounded for public grade crossings except when: Emergency or dangers situations exist, or Rule 529 is in effect. If Roadway Workers are on or near a crossing in a quiet zone, use whistle signal 410(6). When the whistle is sounded, engineer must notify RTC with the following information: When, Where, and Why All Locomotive Whistle Quiet Zones are in effect 24 hours unless otherwise noted in Timetable Instructions. Locomotive Whistle Quiet Zones that are not 24 hours must be equipped with both a standard Whistle sign and No-Whistle sign on each post. 502. SHOVING MOVEMENTS.. Before shoving cars, a job briefing must be conducted between the engineer and the employee directing the shove, which will include: The means of communication to be used, and Type of point protection to be provided. Point protection must be provided by one of the following methods: 1. Employee riding the leading end of the movement, When the remaining portion of track can be seen, and no intervening switches or derails could affect movement, employee may drop off, continuing to observe the shove until completed. Employee must ride for the duration of the shove when visibility is restricted. 2. Employee positioned in advance of the movement who can see the movement during the entire duration of the shove, or 3. Employee monitoring a camera or other technology. The employee directing the shoving movement must not be involved in any unrelated tasks for the duration of the shove, and must give signals or instructions to control the movement. These instructions do not apply to: Cars that have been kicked, humped or dropped Push-pull operations when operated from the leading end of the movement CN-2
Manned helper service or distributed power locomotives when operated from the leading end of the movement. Snow plow operations While performing roadway maintenance work under the direction of an EIC. Movements prescribed by Rule 503. When cars are shoved on a signaled main track, controlled siding, or any track where CTC is in effect, permission of the RTC or control operator is not required when the movement will remain within a block, and Restricted Speed applies. Point protection must be provided by method 1 or 2 above. However, if method 1 is being used, the employee must remain on the point for the duration of the movement. 503. SHOVING MOVEMENTS AUTHORIZED BY THE RTC. The requirements of Rule 502 do not apply to shoving movements authorized by the RTC on main tracks, controlled sidings, or any track where CTC is in effect. Obtain permission from the RTC. Permission must not be given: Until it has been verified there are no authorities or Planned Work limits in effect behind the shoving movement, unless conflicting movements have been protected. If main track has been removed from service in the same or overlapping limits. When authorized under these conditions: Movement does not extend beyond train s authority to the main track. Movement will not be made into or within yard limits, automatic interlocking limits, or drawbridges. Movement must not exceed 25. Movement must not enter or foul a highwayrail grade crossing or pedestrian crossing except as provided by Rule 504. When a shoving movement is made into or within a control point or manual interlocking limits: Signal governing movement must display an indication more favorable than Restricting, Each signal affecting the movement must be continuously observed by a member of the crew who can determine that the signal changes to its most restrictive indication after the movement has passed it, and Movement does not exceed the train s length. 504. SHOVING OVER CROSSINGS. Do not shove, kick, or drop cars into or through a highway-rail grade crossing or pedestrian crossing until: Crossing gates are fully lowered, or A qualified employee is positioned at the crossing, and is able to communicate with the train, or At crossings where only flashing lights or cross bucks provide warning, no traffic is approaching or stopped at the crossing, and the leading end of the movement does not exceed 15 through the crossing. If traffic is approaching or stopped at the crossing, stop and proceed over the crossing only as directed by employee on the ground at the crossing. 510. YARD LIMITS. Yard Limits are in effect on main tracks only, are designated by Yard Limit signs, and are listed in the timetable. In Yard Limits, trains are authorized to use the main track, however, Timetable Instructions may require contacting an employee for routing instructions. All trains and engines entering or moving within Yard Limits must move at restricted speed unless operating under a block signal indication that is more favorable than Approach. When it is known or seen in advance that a block signal indication will require a train to operate at Restricted Speed, the movement must be at restricted speed at that block signal, or as soon as possible consistent with good train handling. 512. MOVEMENT IN DESIGNATED TERRITORY A. On tracks designated in the timetable, trains will operate with the current of traffic if the RTC gives verbal authority or a controlled signal indicates proceed. Except for movements covered by Rule 503 Shoving Movements Authorized by the RTC, trains moving against the current of traffic or to Work Between two points must be authorized by Track Authority. B. On tracks designated in the timetable, trains will operate by block signal indication for both following and opposing movements on the same track, if the RTC gives verbal authority or a controlled signal indicates proceed. Conflicting movements must not be authorized until a thorough understanding has been made between the conflicting movements and the RTC. Instructions issued by the RTC must be repeated by those receiving them, and confirmed with that is correct before movements are made. 518. MOVEMENT AT RESTRICTED SPEED. When a train or engine is required to move at restricted speed, it must proceed prepared to stop within one-half the range of vision short of: Train Engine Railroad car Roadway workers or equipment fouling the track Stop signal, or Derail or switch lined improperly The crew must keep a lookout for broken rail and not exceed 20. CN-3
Comply with these requirements until the leading wheels reach a point where movement at restricted speed is no longer required. 520. MOVEMENT ON NON-MAIN TRACK. Except when moving on a track where a block system is in effect, trains, engines and on-track equipment must move on Non-Main Track, at a speed that allows them to stop within one half the range of vision short of: Train Engine Railroad car Roadway Workers or equipment fouling the track Stop signal, or Derail or switch lined improperly. Trains, engines, and on-track equipment within working limits established by means of inaccessible track may move only under the direction of the EIC. 523. INSPECTING PASSING TRAINS. When duties and terrain permit, at least two crew members of a standing train and other employees along the right of way, must inspect passing trains on the ground on both sides of the track. At locations where trains will meet, the train to arrive second must notify the first train when they pass the approach to the siding, to allow crew members to be in position for inspection. The engineer of the standing train must: If possible, stop the train at a location that allows an employee to perform the inspection from the opposite side of the track. Perform the inspection on the same side as the standing train. Look especially for the following conditions: Overheated journals Sticking brakes Sliding wheels Wheels not properly positioned on the rail Dragging equipment Insecure contents Signs of smoke or fire Headlight or marker improperly displayed Any other dangerous condition Report the results of the inspection to a crew member of the passing train. 528. AUTOMATIC WARNING DEVICES. A crossing equipped with automatic warning devices must not be fouled until the devices have been operating long enough to provide warning, and the crossing gates, if equipped, are fully lowered when the movement: Is on Non-Main Track or a siding, Is closely following another movement, Has been stopped within 3,000 feet of the crossing, Enters the main track or siding within 3,000 feet of the crossing, or Is within 3,000 feet of the crossing and speed has increased by more than 5. Do not actuate automatic warning devices unnecessarily by leaving switches open or permitting equipment to stand within the controlling circuit. When notified that commercial power is out to a crossing equipped with Automatic Warning Devices, but no report has been received of an Activation Failure or False Activation of the devices, RTC will notify all trains in the affected area requiring that trains do not foul crossings protected by these devices until the devices have been operating long enough to provide 20 seconds warning, and the crossing gates, if equipped, are fully lowered. When AC power indicating light is flashing or extinguished, notify the RTC immediately. 529. ACTIVATION FAILURE/FALSE ACTIVATION. Employees must observe all automatic crossing warning devices and report any that are malfunctioning to the RTC by the first available means of communication. RTC will issue instructions for the malfunction and these instructions will remain in effect until repairs are completed. A. ACTIVATION FAILURE. When notified of an activation failure: Stop before entering crossing Proceed only on signal from employee at the crossing If there is one properly equipped flagman available, proceed into crossing not exceeding 15 until the leading end of the train completely occupies the crossing. Then proceed at normal speed. If there are enough properly equipped flagmen to provide warning for each direction of highway traffic, or at least one uniformed law enforcement officer (railroad or police) at the crossing, movement may proceed at normal speed through the crossing. B. FALSE ACTIVATION. When notified of a false activation: Proceed into the crossing at 15 until the leading end of the train completely occupies the crossing. Then proceed at normal speed. If shoving, crossing must not be occupied until visible warning has been provided to motorists by a crew member on the ground at the crossing. If there is a properly equipped flagman available to provide warning for each direction of highway traffic or at least one uniformed law enforcement officer (railroad or police), movement may proceed through the crossing at normal speed. In either case of Activation Failure or False Activation, whistle signals 410(7) must be sounded regardless of any Locomotive Whistle Quiet Zone. When advised by signal employee at the crossing, Repairs have been completed at the crossing at MP, the instructions in GBO No. no longer CN-4
apply. Crew member will repeat the instructions to the signal employee, who will state, that is correct, (the signal employee s name) and the time. Crew member will write signal employee s name, time, and mark an X on the GBO. 531. RECEIVING OR DISCHARGING PASSENGERS. A train or engine must proceed with extreme care when moving alongside a passenger train receiving or discharging passengers. Before allowing passengers to entrain or detrain, crews of passenger trains must ascertain the location of other trains that could pass either side of their train while stopped unless tracks are separated by a physical barrier. 601. LEAVING EQUIPMENT IN THE CLEAR. Equipment must not be left where it will foul another track or cause injury to employees riding on the side of cars or engines. Where the clearance point is indicated, equipment must be left beyond that point. Where there is no indication of the clearance point, employees will determine if the equipment is clear of an adjacent track by taking a position on the end of the tie and close to the near rail of the adjacent track and raise their arm to shoulder height to the end of the car that is to be left. If the car is clear of the fingertips of the raised arm it is clear of the adjacent track. 700. HAND OPERATION OF SWITCHES. Job briefings will be conducted before employees use hand operated switches and derails, each time a work plan is changed, and at the end of the work. It will include: Name of employee responsible for operating the switch or derail. The work to be performed. The position in which the switch or derail is to be left. When spring or dual control switches are operated by hand, all rules governing hand-operated switches apply to them, except cars must not be dropped over them. 701. POSITION OF SWITCHES AND DERAILS. The employee handling a switch or derail is responsible for the position of the switch or derail being used and must: Be qualified on the operating rules pertaining to handling switches and derails. Visually check to see that switches and derails are properly positioned for the intended movement, the points fit properly, and the target, if equipped, corresponds to their position. Not operate a switch while equipment is standing or moving over it. Before shoving movement is made over switches, notify the engineer, Switches (Name or Number) are lined for the movement. The engineer will repeat the instruction, and the employee protecting the shove will respond, that is correct if repeated correctly. Equipment must not enter the Foul Zone of an adjacent track until the hand-operated switch is properly lined. Employees must not line or foul the switch if a conflicting movement is approaching. Do not line the switch away from equipment that enters a track until the movement has passed the clearance point in that track. When possible, crew members on the engine must see that the switches and derails near the engine are properly lined. 713. HAND OPERATION OF DUAL CONTROL SWITCHES. If the control operator cannot line the dual control switch to the desired position, or the control machine does not indicate that the switch is lined and locked, the control operator must authorize movement past the Stop indication and instruct the employee to operate the switch by hand. Movement may then proceed to that switch. Before passing over the switch, the train must stop and the employee must operate the switch by hand as outlined in Rule 714 (Procedure to Hand-Operate Dual Control Switches). The indications of signals governing movement over the switch are considered suspended while switches are in hand position. Movements will be governed by signals from the employee handling the switch. 714. PROCEDURE TO HAND-OPERATE DUAL CONTROL SWITCHES. An employee must get permission from the control operator to operate a dual control switch by hand. Operate the switch as follows: Unlock the switch lock. Place the selector lever in the HAND position or remove the hand crank from the holder. Operate the hand throw lever until the switch points move with the movement of the hand throw lever, and then line the switch points for the route to be used. After all wheels of at least one unit or car have passed over the switch points, return the switch to power (unless otherwise instructed by the control operator) by restoring the selector lever to the POWER or MOTOR position and lock. For other types of switch machines, follow the instructions for operation posted at the switch or by Timetable Instructions. When necessary for a locomotive engineer to hand operate a dual control switch without assistance from another employee, after hand operating the switch, it may be returned to power, provided all wheels of at least one unit of the locomotive consist are standing entirely between the opposing absolute signals that CN-5
govern movement over the switch. If the switch does not operate after being returned to power, movement may then proceed over the switch. 855. TRAIN DELAYED WITHIN A BLOCK. If a train has entered a block on a proceed indication that does not require restricted speed, and the train stops or its speed is reduced below 7 the train must: In ABS proceed at restricted speed until the next signal is visible, that signal displays a proceed indication, and the track to that signal is clear. Passenger trains making regular station stops will proceed prepared to stop in one half the range of vision until the next signal is visible, that signal displays a proceed indication, and the track to that signal is clear. In CTC proceed prepared to stop at the next signal until the next signal is visible and that signal displays a proceed indication. 857. STOP INDICATIONS AT CONTROL POINTS. At a signal displaying Stop, if no conflicting movement is evident, the train will be governed as follows: A crew member must immediately contact the control operator, unless the train has received Track & Time including the instruction Switch Yes, on the track governed by that signal. Before authorizing the train to proceed, the control operator must know the route is properly lined and no conflicting movement is occupying or authorized to enter the track between that signal and the next absolute signal governing movement, or the end of the signal system where applicable. If the route cannot be lined, control operator will verbally authorize movement, After stopping, (train) at (location) has authority to pass signal displaying Stop indication. Operate switch(es) by hand for your route, specifying route where applicable. Movement will then be governed by USOR Rule 713. Crew member will repeat the instructions to the control operator, who will check, and if correct, will respond, that is correct. When the train receives these instruction, After stopping, (train) at (location) has authority to pass signal displaying Stop indication, specifying route where applicable, the train must move at restricted speed. EXCEPTION 1 Opposing Movement: The control operator must instruct the engineer of an opposing movement to operate at restricted speed. Upon being advised by the engineer of the opposing movement that the train is operating at restricted speed, the control operator may then authorize the train at the Stop indication to proceed into the same limits, advising both crews of movements to be made. The opposing movement must move at restricted speed until notified by the control operator that the other train is no longer in the same limits, and its leading wheels have passed the next governing signal. EXCEPTION 2 Conflicting Movement: At a railroad crossing at grade, when a movement has stopped, but is clear of the conflicting route, the control operator may authorize another train to proceed, advising both crews of movement to be made. The stopped movement may make no movement until authorized by the control operator. EXCEPTION 3 Closed Station: 1. When a manual interlocking station is closed, movement at restricted speed may be made after: All switches have been lined for the route to be used. 2. The train has occupied the track within interlocking limits, clear of any conflicting route, for 10 minutes. 858. STOP INDICATIONS IN ABS TERRITORY. At a signal displaying Stop outside interlocking limits, the train will be governed as follows: After stopping, a train authorized beyond the signal (by Track Authority, Yard Limits, or Rule 520) must comply with one of the following procedures: 1. If authority beyond the signal is joint with other trains or employees, proceed at restricted speed. 2. Proceed at restricted speed to permit an engine, with or without cars, to couple to its own train or to a standing cut of cars, if the track between the engine and cars is clear. 3. Proceed at restricted speed when a crew member has contacted the RTC and obtained permission to pass the Stop indication. However, if the RTC cannot be contacted, move 100 feet past the signal, wait 5 minutes, then proceed at restricted speed. 860. AUTOMATIC INTERLOCKING NOT EQUIPPED WITH APPROACH SIGNALS. At an automatic interlocking that is not protected by an active approach signal, a movement must approach the absolute signal prepared to comply with a signal indicating Stop. 900. AUTHORITY TO ENTER CTC LIMITS. A train must not enter or occupy any track where CTC is in effect unless a controlled signal displays a proceed indication or the control operator authorizes: Movement past a Stop Indication. A train to enter a track between block signals as follows, (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 Track Authority. 902. ENTERING SIGNAL AT A HAND OPERATED SWITCH. At a hand-operated switch where an Entering Signal is located: Obtain authority from the RTC to open the switch and enter CTC. CN-6
Line switch, and if signal indicates proceed, movement may be made to the main track. After switch is lined, if signal does not indicate proceed, crew member must wait at the switch for 5 minutes. If after 5 minutes the signal does not indicate proceed, movement may be made to the main track at Restricted Speed, and notify the RTC immediately. However, if the block to be entered is occupied by its own standing train, or when the hand-operated switch is kept open, the movement may, after stopping, pass the Entering Signal displaying Stop without contacting the RTC and will then be governed by Rule 855 (Train Delayed within a Block). 1000. MANDATORY DIRECTIVES. Mandatory Directives are: Track Authority (TA) General Bulletin Order (GBO) Before being acted upon, conductor and engineer must each have a copy of all Mandatory Directives issued for their train, and they must be read and understood by all member of the crew who are responsible for the operation of the train. They will be retained for the duration of the train crew s work assignment. 1001. ISSUING, COPYING, AND REPEATING MANDATORY DIRECTIVES. When transmitted by radio or other means of communication, Rail Traffic Controller or control operator must issue mandatory directives according to applicable operating rules and the following: State that a mandatory directive will be transmitted. Receiving employee will state when ready to copy. An employee operating the controls of moving equipment, either on-track or off-track, may not copy a mandatory directive. In addition, mandatory directives must not be transmitted to moving equipment if the issuing or receiving employee feels that it could adversely affect the safe operation. Issuing employee must write on the appropriate form and/or enter into the computer as they are being issued, not written ahead of time. The receiving employee must copy it in writing as transmitted. When transmitting and repeating numbers, they must first be pronounced, then stated by individual digit. After the mandatory directive has been received and copied, the employee must repeat all applicable portions. After verifying the accuracy of the repeat, the issuing employee will say, OK and give the time and initials. The employee copying will acknowledge by repeating the time and initials of the issuing employee. Mandatory directive is not in effect until the OK time and initials are shown on it. Once issued, repeated, and OK has been received, Track Authority may not be altered, added to or changed in any manner, except to add information in the lower lines of Box 8 joint Authority with between and, or to record release of a portion of the limits to the RTC. Track release lines below Box 6 are to be used when rolling up authority limits in Box 2. 1003. TRACK AUTHORITY. In CTC Territory. The control operator may authorize a train, roadway worker, or on-track equipment to occupy a track or tracks within specified limits in CTC. Authority must include track designation and limits. Movement may be made in either direction within the specified limits, until the Track Authority is released. When Track Authority includes the instruction Switch Yes (SW-Y), the trackage between the opposing absolute signals of the control point is included. Switch No (SW-N) indicates authority between the opposing absolute signals is not included. Trains may enter limits without further authority at a location that includes the instruction Switch Yes (SW- Y). Movement must be made at Restricted Speed until leading wheels have passed the next signal. Trains must obtain verbal authority from the control operator to enter the limits at a location that includes the instruction Switch No (SW-N). Except at railroad crossings at grade, trains granted Track Authority may, after stopping, pass a Stop indication without further authority while within the limits. Movements must be made at Restricted Speed until leading wheels have passed the next signal. Outside CTC Territory. Track Authority in ABS and Non-Signaled Territory must include track to be used and exact locations such as station names, mile posts, or other clearly identifiable points. Authority on the main track begins at the station sign where there is no siding at that station. At stations where there is a siding, the Track Authority will specify which siding switch the movement is authorized to or from, i.e. East Anna, West Cora, etc, and occupancy of the foul zone will be designated by the instruction Switch Yes or Switch No. When Track Authority includes the instruction Switch Yes (SW-Y), the foul zone of the switch is included. Switch Yes (SW-Y) must not be issued at either end of the limits when an opposing movement will use the same switch to clear the main track. Switch No (SW-N) indicates authority to occupy the foul zone is not included. A movement authorized to proceed from one location to another, must move only in the direction specified. Notify the RTC if the main track is cleared CN-7
before reaching the last named location. When authorized to Work Between two locations, movement may be made in either direction. Non CTC territory to or from CTC: When a Track Authority is issued for movement in Non-CTC Territory that begins or ends at a CTC control point, the following will govern: SW-N will be shown at the CTC control point, and Signal indication or verbal authority from the control operator will be required to pass the control point to enter or leave the Track Authority limits stated. 1004. JOINT MANDATORY DIRECTIVES. Whenever Joint Authority will be issued for multiple movements, the first train or Roadway Worker will be authorized with the first line of Box 8 Joint Authority between and, and movement will be unrestricted until notified of other movements in the limits. All subsequent movements authorized into the overlapping limits will be authorized with the lower lines of Box 8 Joint Authority with between and. Trains joint with Trains All trains authorized in the overlapping limits after the first train, will receive the identification of all previous trains authorized in the limits on their Track Authority Form. All movements by all trains must be made at Restricted Speed. In signaled territory, Restricted Speed is not required when: A job briefing is conducted between crew members of all trains in the overlapping limits which will include movements to be made, Switches on the route to be used are lined for the movement, and Operating under a block signal indication more favorable than APPROACH. Trains joint with Roadway Workers When a train is issued Joint Authority, and a Roadway Worker will be authorized into the overlapping limits, the EIC must contact the train to determine its location and movements being made. All subsequent movements must be made under the direction of the EIC. When a Roadway Worker is issued Joint Authority, and a train will be authorized into the overlapping limits, a crew member of the train must contact the EIC, and be governed by the EIC s instructions. All movements must be made at Restricted Speed unless otherwise authorized by the EIC. All instructions from the EIC must be repeated, and confirmed with that is correct. If the EIC reports clear of the overlapping limits while train(s) are still in the limits, the EIC must inform the train(s) of this fact. If direct communication with the train(s) is not possible, the RTC must: Relay instructions from the EIC to the train(s), or Void the authority to the train(s), and issue new Track Authority that does not include Joint Limits with the EIC. 1100. DISPLAY OF YELLOW-RED SIGN. Yellow-red signs warn trains about Planned Work limits, and must be displayed: On the right side of the track Two miles in advance of limits, and During the hours Planned Work is in effect. Yellow-red signs will not be displayed on auxiliary tracks that enter the main track within Planned Work limits. Yellow-red sign may be displayed at the beginning of the limits, only when placing it in advance would require it to be displayed on a foreign railroad's track. When it is impossible to place a yellow-red sign 2 miles from the limits, the location of the sign must be shown on a GBO. Yellow-red signs may be displayed from one hour before the Planned Work takes effect until one hour after it expires. This does not extend the time limits beyond those listed in the GBO. During the hour before and the hour after Planned Work is in effect, attempt to contact the EIC for instructions. When a yellow-red sign is encountered without a corresponding GBO item, the train must proceed prepared to stop 2 miles beyond the yellow-red sign. If a red sign is displayed, be governed by Rule 1101 (Display of Red Sign). If there is no red sign, the train may proceed at Restricted Speed until the RTC confirms that no Planned Work is in effect at that location. 1101. DISPLAY OF RED SIGN. Red Signs must be displayed to the right of the track for Planned Work limits and at other locations on main tracks and controlled sidings, where trains must stop. Once stopped do not proceed unless the EIC gives verbal permission, including the location of the sign. If permission is received before the train stops, the train may pass the red sign without stopping. When used with Planned Work they must be displayed: At the beginning of the limits. They will not be displayed on tracks that enter the main track within the limits. If conditions require Yellow-Red Sign to be displayed at the same location as the Red Sign, the Red Sign will be displayed closest to the rail, with the Yellow-Red Sign to the outside. In the direction of the first train to arrive at the limits after the Planned Work takes effect. If the Red Sign in the opposite direction cannot be placed at the same time, it must be displayed as soon as possible after the first sign. CN-8
Track may not be fouled by Roadway Workers until both Red Signs are displayed. When a red sign is encountered without a corresponding GBO item, the train must stop consistent with good train handling. Contact the RTC, and be governed by the RTC s instructions. On Non-Main Track, red signs will be displayed between the rails of tracks, and movements must not pass the sign until an employee of the class that placed it has removed it. Additionally, if the red sign is displayed beyond the first rail of an adjacent track, it does not apply to the track on which the train is moving. Equipment must not be placed on the track being protected, which will block a clear view of the red sign. 1102. PLANNED WORK. Planned Work is the preferred method of protecting track work on a controlled track, and issued on a GBO. The limits must also be identified by yellow-red signs (2-mile advance warning) and red signs (at the beginning of the limits). All affected tracks must be identified on the GBO. Planned Work limits must not overlap with: Other Planned Work limits, or Work Project Protection No forward or shoving movement of a train may be made into or within Planned Work limits during the effective time without permission of the EIC. Once cleared for movement by the EIC, if the train stops or is delayed, EIC must be informed. A train within the limits at the time Planned Work takes effect must stop unless otherwise instructed by the EIC. Before arriving at the limits, a crew member must attempt to contact the EIC to avoid delay. All instructions from the EIC must be repeated and confirmed with that is correct and all movements made at Restricted Speed unless otherwise specified by the EIC. Instructions from the EIC may only be relayed by the RTC or control operator. If the EIC must leave Planned Work limits before expiration of time, a new EIC will be designated. The new EIC will communicate the change to the RTC, and to train crew members when giving instructions. If Planned Work limits must be canceled before the expiration time: EIC will notify the RTC If RTC is able to notify all affected trains, the limits will be canceled. EIC will then remove Red Signs first, and Yellow-Red Signs next. If RTC is not able to notify all affected trains, EIC must remain at the Planned Work limits to communicate with trains entering the limits until either released by the RTC or time limits expire. 1104. GENERAL BULLETIN ORDER (GBO). GBO will be issued by the RTC, either individually or included in a TGBO or DOB. It will contain information on all conditions that affect the safe movement of trains, engines and on-track equipment, including: Temporary speed restrictions. Planned Work by Roadway Workers Tracks removed from service. Tracks that are normally clear which are blocked with equipment. Highway/rail crossing protection that has malfunctioned When a GBO protects track removed from service, do not use the track unless the GBO states the name or title of an employee who may authorize its use and that person directs all movement. When a GBO is issued to modify a rule, regulation, or timetable instruction, it must remain in effect until the Operating Bulletin that contains the change is posted. 1105. TABULAR GENERAL BULLETIN ORDER (TGBO). All trains and the EIC of Roadway Workers that operate outside of Daily Operating Bulletin (DOB) limits must have a Tabular General Bulletin Order in their possession. TGBO will be addressed to a train symbol number, engine number, or name of crew member. When EIC requires TGBO, secure MOW TGBO which does not require confirmation from the RTC. Check TGBO for: Correct address. Coverage over entire route that train will operate. Item numbers are consecutive. Each item has a GBO number. This will be used when voiding an item. Total number of items received corresponds with the number of items listed. Crew members will initial the address and each page of the TGBO after it is read, and will sign the last page as evidence the TGBO is complete and understood. If a TGBO is addressed to a train, it is only in effect to the crew while they are on that train unless otherwise authorized by the RTC. Contact the RTC if TGBO: Is incorrect or is intended for another train. Is not received. Is needed to be retained for the next tour of duty. However before initiating movement on the next tour of duty, verify with RTC that no additional GBOs are required. 1106. DAILY OPERATING BULLETIN (DOB). Daily Operating Bulletin limits are designated in the timetable instructions. Movements must have the current DOB when operating in DOB limits, except if in possession of a TGBO that covers the entire limits CN-9
over which the movement will operate. DOB will take effect at 0200 daily, and will remain in effect for 24 hours unless extended by the RTC. At the expiration time of the current DOB, movement must stop if unable to: Clear DOB limits. Obtain a copy of the new DOB, or Contact the RTC. 1107. WORK PROJECT PROTECTION. Work Project Protection will be issued on a GBO by the RTC when an employee is providing warning for a work project that is in close proximity to railroad property. Limits may be issued on any track, and will be shown by exact mile posts, specific switches or station names. Before arriving at the limits, a crew member must attempt to contact the employee by radio to avoid delay, and to report the train's location and the track being used. The employee issued Work Project Protection will determine if trains, engines, or cars are inside the limits when the protection takes effect. Unless otherwise provided, the employee must be contacted before passing the location indicated. All instructions from the employee must be repeated and confirmed with "that is correct." Instructions may only be relayed by the RTC, control operator, or when in yards by the yardmaster. Work Project Protection may not overlap with Planned Work Limits. CHICAGO TERMINAL DOB: Joliet Subdivision between....mp 3.5 and MP 36.7 Chicago Sub between.........mp 1.5 and MP 33 Freeport Sub between.........mp 2.1 and MP 38 Leithton Sub between........mp 72.8 and MP 1.5 Matteson Sub between.....mp 45.4 and MP 101.5 Lakefront Sub between.......mp 12.2 and MP 0.0 Waukesha Sub between.....mp 38.0 and MP 10.9 Elsdon Sub between.........mp 8.7 and MP 36.1 Central Continental Time is in effect. BLOCK SIGNAL RULES. The following Block Signal Rules are applicable as follows: Rule 803 816 on the: Waukesha Sub Leithton Sub Matteson Sub Joliet Sub Chicago Sub Freeport Sub Lakefront Sub Elsdon Sub between MP 32.7 and MP 36.1 Rules 817 832 on the Elsdon Sub between MP 8.7 and MP 32.7. All Non-Main Track is maximum speed 10 unless otherwise specified. All turnouts and crossovers are 10 unless otherwise specified. FREIGHT CAR WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS Heaviest 4 axle car permitted 286,000 lbs. Loaded 24 ft. ore cars are cleared for movement on the Leithton and Matteson Subdivisions only, maximum 180,000 lbs., and maximum speed 40. Loaded 24 ft. ore cars must not be operated on any other CN line in this CORA Manual without special clearance. SUBDIVISION TABLE OF CONTENTS Chicago Subdivision....................CN-45 Elsdon Subdivision.....................CN-76 Freeport Subdivision....................CN-62 H Yard Lead..........................CN-33 Joliet Subdivision......................CN-54 Lakefront Subdivision...................CN-73 Leithton Subdivision....................CN-23 Matteson Subdivision...................CN-34 Waukesha Subdivision..................CN-16 End-to-End Radio Channels On all Chicago Terminal Subdivisions, EXCEPT the Elsdon Subdivision, Trains, engines, Roadway Workers, and on-track equipment will monitor and conduct communications on the End-to-End Channel (54 54). To contact the RTC, switch to the RTC Channel shown in a box on the lower left side of each page of instructions. While on the RTC Channel, if available, use the conductor s portable to continue to monitor the End-to-End Channel for possible messages from detectors, etc. When communication with the RTC is complete, the field employee will return to the End-to-End Channel (54 54). When the RTC needs to contact trains, engines, Roadway Workers, or on-track equipment, they will make the contact on the End-to-End Channel (54 54), and instruct the employee to switch to the RTC Channel where the communication will take place. When the communication with the RTC is complete, the field employee will return to Channel (54 54). CN-10
CN BLOCK AND INTERLOCKING SIGNALS RULE ASPECTS NAME INDICATION Proceed. 803 1 2 3 4 5 6 Clear NOTE: Signal 6 is displayed on the Leithton, Matteson, and Lakefront Subdivisions only. 804 1 2 3 4 5 6 Advance Approach Proceed prepared to stop at second signal. NOTE: Signal 6 is displayed on the Leithton, Matteson, and Lakefront Subdivisions only. Proceed prepared to stop at next signal. 805 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Approach NOTE: Signals 6 and 7 are displayed on the Leithton, Matteson, and Lakefront Subdivisions only. 806 Approach Restricting Proceed prepared to pass next signal at restricted speed. 1 2 807 Advance Approach Diverging Proceed prepared to enter diverging route at second signal at prescribed speed. 1 2 808 Approach Diverging Proceed, prepared to enter diverging route at next signal at prescribed speed. Proceed prepared to stop at second signal. 1 2 3 4 5 6 809 Diverging Clear Proceed on diverging route at prescribed speed. 1 2 3 4 CN-11
CN BLOCK AND INTERLOCKING SIGNALS RULE ASPECTS NAME INDICATION 810 1 2 3 4 Divergining Clear Approach Diverging Proceed on diverging route at prescribed speed prepared to enter diverging route at next signal at precribed speed. Proceed prepared to stop at second signal. 811 Diverging Advance Approach Proceed on diverging route at prescribed speed prepared to stop at second signal. 1 2 3 4 812 Diverging Approach Proceed on diverging route at prescribed speed prepared to stop at next signal. 1 2 3 4 813 Diverging Approach Restricting Proceed on diverging route at prescribed speed prepared to pass next signal at Restricted Speed. 1 Proceed at Restricted Speed. 814 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Restricting NOTE: Signals 14, 15, and 16 are only displayed on the Leithton, Matteson, and Lakefront Subdivisions. 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 815 Restricted Proceed Proceed at Restricted Speed. 1 2 3 4 5 816 Stop Stop. 1 2 3 4 5 6 CN-12
CN BLOCK AND INTERLOCKING SIGNALS RULE ASPECTS NAME INDICATION 817 Clear Proceed. 1 2 3 4 5 818 Advance Approach Proceed, prepared to stop at second signal. 1 2 3 4 819 Approach Proceed prepared to stop at next signal. 1 2 3 4 820 Approach Limited Proceed approaching next signal not exceeding 40. 1 2 3 4 821 Advance Medium Proceed approaching next signal not exceeding 25. 1 2 3 4 822 Approach Slow Proceed approaching next signal not exceeding 15. 1 2 3 4 823 Limited Clear Proceed not exceeding 40 through turnouts. 1 2 CN-13
CN BLOCK AND INTERLOCKING SIGNALS RULE ASPECTS NAME INDICATION 825 Limited Approach Proceed, not exceeding 40 through turnouts; then proceed prepared to stop at next signal. 1 2 826 Medium Clear Proceed not exceeding 25 through turnouts. 1 2 827 1 Medium Clear Medium Proceed not exceeding 25 through turnouts, then proceed approaching next signal not exceeding 25. 828 Medium Approach Proceed, not exceeding 25 through turnouts; then proceed prepared to stop at next signal. 1 2 829 Slow Clear Proceed, not exceeding 15 within interlocking limits or through turnouts. 1 2 3 4 830 1 2 3 4 Slow Approach Proceed, not exceeding 15 through turnouts; then proceed prepared to stop at next signal. 831 123 123 Restricting Proceed at restricted speed. 1 2 3 4 5 6 832 Stop Stop. 1 2 3 4 5 CN-14
CN BLOCK AND INTERLOCKING SIGNALS RULE ASPECTS NAME INDICATION 845 D D Distance Signal Clear Proceed. 1 2 846 D D 1 2 Distance Signal Advance Approach Proceed prepared to stop at second signal. 847 D D Distance Signal Approach Proceed prepared to stop at next signal. 1 2 848 D D Distance Signal Approach Restricting Proceed prepared to pass next signal at restricted speed. 1 2 849 D Distance Signal Approach Diverging Proceed prepared to enter diverging route at next signal at prescribed speed. Proceed prepared to stop at second signal. 1 850. WHERE STOP MUST BE MADE. At a signal displaying top indication, the stop must be made before any part of train passes the signal. If a train overruns any block signal that requires it to stop, the crew must: Warn other trains at once by radio. Stop the train immediately; and Report it to the RTC. CN-15
Main 3 CTC 38 Prairie Materials NORTH Leithton Sub (Page CN-23) WAUKESHA SUBDIVISION MP 38 to MP 34 CTC in effect Signal Rules 803-816 in effect LEITHTON MP 37.9 PSGR FRT MP 38 to MP 34..............60 60 Prairie View - through turnouts..40 40 Rule 901 - Switches where trains must not clear the main track. Amcorp......................MP 36.9 Siegel Lumber Ill Rt 60 (at grade) Butterfield Road (at grade) Rule 411 - Locomotive Whistle Quiet Zone - in effect: From MP 38 to MP 34 Amcorp 1363 37 2363 Automated Horns - Automated horns are located at Illinois Route 60 and Butterfield Road crossings. When the orange X signal is seen to be flashing while approaching these crossings, locomotive engineers will not be required to whistle unless emergency or dangerous condition exists. Conditional whistle posts are in use. 1362 2362 Diamond Lake Rd (at grade) 36 Platform Vernon Hills Metra Station Ped. Underpass 35 Indian Creek Buffalo Grove Rd (at grade) PRAIRIE VIEW MP 34.4 Prairie View Metra Station Platform RTC DESK 15 (79 79) TONE 3-7-5 (715) 345-2462 CN-16 Halfday Rd (at grade) 34
WAUKESHA SUBDIVISION MP 34 to MP 29 CTC in effect Signal Rules 803-816 in effect 1334 1335 34 2334 2335 NORTH PSGR FRT MP 34 to MP 29................60 60 Buffalo Grove - through turnouts....40 40 North Wheeling - through turnouts..40 40 Rexam Corp. Aptakisic Rd (at grade) 33 Rexam Corp. Entering Signal Rule 901 - Switches where trains must not clear the main track. Rexam Corp. ()...........MP 32.4 Sunnyside Oil ()..........MP 29.3 Buffalo Grove Metra Station Brush Pkwy (at grade) Platform Rule 411 - Locomotive Whistle Quiet Zone - in effect: From MP 34 to MP 29 High Threat Urban Area (HTUA) - in effect: MP 31 to MP 29 32 BUFFALO GROVE MP 32.0 Main 3 Lake - Cook Rd. (overpass) 31 J.W. Allen Entering Signal NORTH WHEELING MP 30.2 Dundee Rd (at grade) Wheeling Metra Station 30 Platform Sunnyside Oil Entering Signal RTC DESK 15 (79 79) TONE 3-7-5 (715) 345-2462 CN - 17 Wheeling Freight Lead 29
WAUKESHA SUBDIVISION MP 29 to MP 24 CTC in effect Signal Rules 803-816 in effect PSGR FRT MP 29 to MP 24.2...............60 60 South Wheeling - through turnouts..40 35 Prospect - through turnout........55 45 MP 24.2 to MP 24...............40 40 Rule 901 - Switches where trains must not clear the main track. Clearshield Plastics ()......MP 28.1 Wheeling Freight Lead Entering Signal 1286 1285 29 Hintz Rd (at grade) 2286 2285 28 NORTH Defective Equipment Detector 28.6 Clearshield Plastics Rule 411 - Locomotive Whistle Quiet Zone - in effect: From MP 29 to MP 24 High Threat Urban Area (HTUA) - in effect: MP 29 to MP 24 Palatine Rd (underpass) SOUTH WHEELING MP 27.4 Old Willow Rd (at grade) Camp McDonald Rd 27 Wolf Rd (at grade) Prospect Heights Metra Station Platform Euclid Rd (at grade) 26 1259 1258 2259 2258 Foundry Rd (at grade) 25 Central Rd (at grade) RTC DESK 15 (79 79) TONE 3-7-5 (715) 345-2462 CN - 18 Rand Rd (at grade) 24 PROSPECT MP 24.7
WAUKESHA SUBDIVISION MP 24 to MP 22 CTC in effect Signal Rules 803-816 in effect PSGR FRT MP 24.0 to MP 23.5.............40 40 MP 23.5 to MP 23.3.............25 25 MP 23.3 to MP 22 (HER).........40 40 Des Plaines - through turnout......40 40 Rule 411 - Locomotive Whistle Quiet Zone - in effect: From MP 24 to MP 22 High Threat Urban Area (HTUA) - in effect: MP 24 to MP 22 Beck Brick 24 NORTH Golf Rd (at grade) Seeger Rd (at grade) Weller Creek Tower US 14 (underpass) UP DEVAL MP 23.4 Controlled by UP DTMF 5-0-8 Channel (79 79) UP Woodlawn Ave. (at grade) 23 Prairie Ave. (at grade) Thacker St. (at grade) DES PLAINES MP 22.8 Graceland Ave. (at grade) Lee St. (at grade) Algonquin Rd. (at grade) RTC DESK 15 (79 79) TONE 3-7-5 (715) 345-2462 CN - 19 22
WAUKESHA SUBDIVISION MP 22 to MP 17.5 CTC in effect Signal Rules 803-816 in effect 22 Dakton St. (at grade) Prospect Ave. (at grade) NORTH PSGR FRT MP 22 to MP 20.1 (HER).........40 40 O Hare - through turnouts.........40 40 MP 20.9 to MP 18.7 ()......40 35 MP 20.1 to MP 17.5.............. 50 Jct. 19 - through turnouts.........25 25 Schiller Park Yard Lead - through turnouts MP 19.9.......20 20 MP 19.9 to MP 18.7.............20 20 MP 17.8 to MP 17.5 - Brush Lead...20 20 Rule 411 - Locomotive Whistle Quiet Zone - in effect: From MP 22 to MP 17.5 High Threat Urban Area (HTUA) - in effect: MP 22 to MP 17.5 MP 20.05 - Unless instructed otherwise by the RTC, NWD trains must not pass the NWD Holding Point sign located just north of the Willow Creek bridge until proceed indication is received at O Hare. O HARE MP 20.9 JCT. 19 MP 18.7 1198 1199 O Hare Metra Station Frontage Rd. (at grade) 21 I-90 (overpass) Willow Creek Higgins Rd. (underpass) 2198 2199 19 20 New Yard Lead Engineering Track CP Lead I-I90 (underpass) Balmoral Rd. (underpass) Rosemont Metra Station I-294 (overpass) 18 SCHILLER PARK MP 17.8 RTC DESK 15 (79 79) TONE 3-7-5 (715) 345-2462 Schiller Park Metra Station CN - 20 CP INTERMODAL Lawrence Avenue (underpass)
WAUKESHA SUBDIVISION MP 17.5 to MP 14.5 CTC in effect Signal Rules 803-816 in effect NORTH BRUSH LEAD CP YARD PSGR FRT MP 17.5 to MP 17.1.............. 50 Jct. 17 - through turnouts.........25 25 MP 17.5 to MP 17.1 - Brush Lead...20 20 MP 17.1 to Tower B-12 - West Freight Lead...........25 25 MP 17.1 to Tower B-12 - ()...50 40 MP. 17.1 to Tower B-12 ( & 3) 25 25 CP Lead - through crossover......25 25 MP 15.6 - Belmont Ave. (HER).....30 30 Tower B-12 - connections to Metra/ CPR and turnouts...............25 25 Tower B-12 to MP 14.5...........25 25 17 JCT. 17 MP 17.0 16 CP LEAD MP 16.5 MAIN 2 MAIN 3 Irving Park Blvd (underpass) Rule 411 - Locomotive Whistle Quiet Zone - in effect: From MP 17.5 to MP 14.5 JCT. 16 MP 15.9 Rule 530 - Infrequently used Automatic Warning Devices: MAIN 1 From Chestnut St. (MP 15.23) to MP 14.5 WEST FREIGHT LEAD NOTE: This does not apply to movements to the IHB at Park. MAIN 2 Franklin Park - Belmont Metra Station High Threat Urban Area (HTUA) - in effect: MP 17.5 to MP 14.5 Park - IHB Dispatcher and CN RTC will communicate with each other before lining trains between the CN and IHB. If the signal cannot be lined: NWD movement from IHB to CN must have permission from IHB Dispatcher to pass the stop indication, and CN RTC to occupy the track north of Park. SWD movement from CN to IHB must have permission from CN RTC to pass the stop indication, and IHB Dispatcher to occupy the track south of Park. TOWER B12 Controlled by Metra (79-79) (312) 322-2846 15 Belmont Avenue (at grade) METRA/CP PARK MP 15.2 IHB MAIN 1 IHB MAIN 2 Grand Avenue (underpass) RTC DESK 15 (79 79) TONE 3-7-5 (715) 345-2462 CN - 21
WAUKESHA SUBDIVISION MP 14.5 to MP 10.9 CTC in effect MP 14.5 to MP 11.0 ABS in effect MP 11.0 to MP 10.9 Signal Rules 803-816 in effect Fullerton Ave. (at grade) NORTH MP 14.5 to MP 11.0..............25 Forest Park - through turnout......25 MP 11.0 to MP 10.9..............10 George St. (at grade) Magie Oil 13.9 13.8 14 Rule 901 - Switches where trains must not clear the main track. Magie Oil.................MP 14.5 5th Ave. (River Road) (at grade) Rule 411 - Locomotive Whistle Quiet Zone - in effect: From MP 14.5 to and including MP 10.9 Rule 530 - Infrequently used Automatic Warning Devices: From MP 14.5 to and including Madison St. (MP 10.9) High Threat Urban Area (HTUA) - in effect: MP 14.5 to MP 10.9 North Ave. (underpass) Des Plaines River 1st Ave. (at grade) Thatcher Ave. (at grade) Keystone Ave. (at grade) Augusta Ave. (at grade) Forest Ave. (at grade) Chicago Ave. (underpass) 12.5 12.4 13 12 Oak St. (underpass) Lake St. (underpass) UP Washington (underpass) FOREST PARK MP 11.0 CTC 11 CN MADISON STREET MP 10.9 YL ABS CSX Madison Street (at grade) SWD MAIN NWD MAIN 10 RTC DESK 15 (79 79) TONE 3-7-5 (715) 345-2462 CN - 22
LEITHTON SUBDIVISION MP 61 to MP 53 CTC in effect Signal Rules 803-816 in effect MP 61 to MP 53 (Main & )..45 MP 60.7 to MP 59.3 (Main 3)....25 EXCEPT through curve at MP 60.2.................15 Lake - through turnout southend Main 3......................25 Rule 411 - Locomotive Whistle Quiet Zone - in effect: From MP 61 to MP 53 CTC LEITHTON MP 60.3 Waukesha Sub Controlled by Desk 15 RTC (79 79) (715) 345-2462 Main 3 61 Butterfield Rd. (at grade) 60 NORTH Waukesha Subdivision (Page CN-16) Leithton - Desk 11 and Desk 15 RTC s will communicate with each other before lining trains between the Waukesha Subdivision and Lake. Trains receiving a proceed indication between Mundelein (Waukesha Sub) and Lake (Leithton Sub) are authorized to operate onto the other subdivision without further authority. LAKE MP 59.3 Lake St. (US 45) (underpass) Diamond Lake Rd. (at grade) Rt. 60 and Rt. 83 (at grade) 59 58 57 167 McHenry Gilmer Rd. (at grade) 168 56 Defective Equipment Detector 55.5 Old McHenry Rd. (at grade) 55 Oakwood Dr. (at grade) LAKE ZURICH MP 53.5 201 54 Industry Track 3,900 Feet 202 Rt. 22 (at grade) Old Rand Rd. (at grade) RTC DESK 11 (91 91) TONE 4-2 (708) 332-4375 CN - 23 53
LEITHTON SUBDIVISION MP 53 to MP 44 CTC in effect Signal Rules 803-816 in effect 53 Ela Rd. (at grade) 52 NORTH MP 53 to MP 49.6...............45 MP 49.6 - UP Crossing...........40 Barrington - UP Wye Track........10 Rule 411 - Locomotive Whistle Quiet Zone - in effect: From MP 53 to MP 44 Barrington - use only one locomotive on UP Wye track. 227 228 Cuba Rd. (at grade) 51 Lake Zurich Rd. (at grade) Northwest Hwy US 14 (at grade) 50 Hough St. Rt. 59 (at grade) BARRINGTON MP 49.6 Controlled by Desk 11 RTC UP Main St. (at grade) 49 48 Otis Rd. (at grade) 255 47 264 46 Algonquin Rd. Rt. 62-68 (at grade) 45 Penny Rd. (at grade) 44 RTC DESK 11 (91 91) TONE 4-2 (708) 332-4375 CN - 24
LEITHTON SUBDIVISION MP 44 to MP 38 CTC in effect Signal Rules 803-816 in effect 43.9 44 Old Sutton Rd. (at grade) NORTH MP 44 to MP 38................45 Sutton - turnouts................25 Sutton - siding..................25 Rule 411 - Locomotive Whistle Quiet Zone - in effect: From MP 44 to MP 38 SUTTON MP 43.6 Siding 8,740 Ft. Higgins Rd. (overpass) 43 Columbine (overpass) I-90 WB (overpass) I-90 EB (overpass) 42.1 42 Shoe Factory Rd. (at grade) 315 314 41 Golf Road Rt. 58 (underpass) 331 40 POPLAR CREEK 354 Irving Park Blvd. Rt. 19 (overpass) 39 Lake St. US 20 (overpass) 38 RTC DESK 11 (91 91) TONE 4-2 (708) 332-4375 CN - 25
LEITHTON SUBDIVISION MP 38 to MP 33 CTC in effect between MP 38 and Spaulding and between North Iowa and MP 33. ABS and Track Authority in effect between Spaulding and North Iowa Signal Rules 803-816 in effect SPAULDING MP 37.5 Controlled by Tower B-17 (94 94) (630) 860-4401 38 CTC Spaulding Rd. (at grade) NORTH CP MP 38 to MP 33................45 Spaulding - turnouts to siding......10 Spaulding - siding...............10 North Iowa - through turnout DCS..15 North Iowa - Connecting Track to East Jay......................15 TA ABS Siding 7,000 Ft. 37.5 Greco & Sons Allied Drywall 37 Rule 411 - Locomotive Whistle Quiet Zone - in effect: From MP 38 to and including MP 36.95 (W. Bartlett Rd.) North Iowa - When Track Authority is required on the Connecting Track between North Iowa and East Jay, it will be issued by Desk 7 RTC. TA ABS CTC 36.1 W. Bartlett Rd. (at grade) 36 Stearns Rd. (at grade) NORTH IOWA MP 35.5 Desk 11 RTC Freeport Subdivision (Page CN-72) EAST JAY MP 35.7 Freeport Sub. Desk 7 RTC (43 43) (708) 332-3672 35 34 Army Trail Rd. (at grade) Defective Equipment Detector 33.8 Pedestrain Crossing (at grade) 33 RTC DESK 11 (91 91) TONE 4-2 (708) 332-4375 CN - 26
LEITHTON SUBDIVISION MP 33 to MP 28.8 CTC in effect between MP 33 and MP 29.1 Manual Interlocking limits in effect between MP 29.1 and MP 28.8 Signal Rules 803-816 in effect PRATT MP 32.9 33 Smith Rd. (at grade) NORTH MP 33 to MP 29.3...............45 Pratt - through turnout DCS.......40 Thorn - through crossover.........30 West Chicago - through turnout south end of.............30 MP 29.3 to MP 28.8.............30 32 Rule 901 - Switches where trains must not clear the Main Track: West Chicago House Track ()...................MP 29.3 North Avenue (overpass) UP Ingalton 31 THORN MP 30.2 Hawthorne Lane (at grade) CN Yard UP Yard 30 UP House Track WEST CHICAGO MP 29.1 Private Road (at grade) UP Connection UP 29 JB TOWER MP 28.9 (630) 231-1618 RTC DESK 11 (91 91) TONE 4-2 (708) 332-4375 CTC CN - 27 W. Washington St. (at grade) Aurora St. (at grade)
LEITHTON SUBDIVISION MP 28.8 to MP 24 CTC in effect Signal Rules 803-816 in effect CTC Church St. (at grade) Pedestrain Crossing NORTH MP 28.8 to MP 24...............45 Ann St. (at grade) Tronox 28 Roosevelt Rd. (underpass) 469 468 27 26 Defective Equipment Detector 25.5 Pedestrain Crossing Batavoa/Warrenville Rd. (at grade) 25 Nexgen Butterfield Rd. (underpass) RTC DESK 11 (91 91) TONE 4-2 (708) 332-4375 CN - 28 24
LEITHTON SUBDIVISION MP 24 to MP 20 CTC in effect Signal Rules 803-816 in effect 24 NORTH MP 24 to MP 20................45 Loaded 24 ft. ore cars must not exceed 10 over Bridge at MP 21.25. Rule 411 - Locomotive Whistle Quiet Zone - in effect: From Liberty St. (MP 20.63) to MP 20 Liberty - The switch leading from run-around track toward BNSF Yard is to be left lined and looked for movement toward BNSF. Temple Island 23 Ferry Rd. (overpass) I-88 WB (underpass) I-88 EB (underpass) 515 512 Diehl Rd. (at grade) 22.8 Prairie Path Ped. Xing (at grade) EOLA MP 22.6 Yard 1 Yard 2 22 North Aurora Rd. (underpass) Liberty Runaround Track BNSF LIBERTY MP 20.7 21 Liberty St. (at grade) RTC DESK 11 (91 91) TONE 4-2 (708) 332-4375 CN - 29 New York St. (Aurora Ave.) (overpass) 20
LEITHTON SUBDIVISION MP 20 to MP 13 CTC in effect Signal Rules 803-816 in effect 20 McCoy Rd. (underpass) NORTH MP 20 to MP 13................45 Normantown - through turnout DCS.............25 549 548 Ogden Ave. US 34 (at grade) Rule 411 - Locomotive Whistle Quiet Zone - in effect: From MP 20 to MP 13 Defective Equipment Detector 18.5 19 Montgomery Rd. (at grade) 18 563 562 Keating Dr. (at grade) 91st St. (at grade) 17 Wolf s Crossing Rd. (at grade) NORMANTOWN MP 16.1 16 15 111th St. (at grade) Private Crossing (at grade) 14 RTC DESK 11 (91 91) TONE 4-2 (708) 332-4375 CN - 30 13 119th St. (at grade)
LEITHTON SUBDIVISION MP 13 to MP 7 CTC in effect Signal Rules 803-816 in effect 13 NORTH MP 13 to MP 7.................45 Field - through crossover.........40 River - through turnout DCS.......10 FIELD MP 12.2 127th St. (at grade) 12 Loaded 24 ft. ore cars must not exceed 10 over Bridge at MP 9.78. Rule 411 - Locomotive Whistle Quiet Zone - in effect: From MP 13 to and including Lockport St. (MP 8.99) WALKER MP 10.9 Lehigh Cement Fox Valley Press 135th St. (at grade) 11 Van Dyke Rd. (at grade) Entec 143rd St. (at grade) Illinois River Subdivision 10 RIVER MP 9.8 DUPAGE RIVER Ill. Rt. 59 (underpass) Naperville/Plainfield Rd. (at grade) Ill. Rt. 126 (at grade) Center St. (at grade) Eastern Ave. (at grade) 9 Lockport St. (at grade) 8 RTC DESK 11 (91 91) TONE 4-2 (708) 332-4375 CN - 31 Defective Equipment Detector 663 664 7.8 Renwick Rd. (at grade) 7
LEITHTON SUBDIVISION MP 7 to MP 1.5 CTC in effect Signal Rules 803-816 in effect 7 I-55 SB (overpass) I-55 NB (overpass) NORTH MP 7 to MP 1.5 - (Main & )....45 MP 5.5 to MP 1.8 - ().........25 Turner - through turnout DCS........30 E. Bridge Jct. - over bridges.........15 Loaded 24 ft. ore cars must not exceed 10 over Bridges at MP 1.54 and MP 1.52. 6 Essington Rd. (at grade) Division St. (at grade) East Bridge Jct. - Trains stopped at signal displaying stop will be authorized to proceed per Rule 857 if the RTC has indication that bridge is closed and locked. If bridge does not indicate locked, RTC will instruct a crew member to inspect the bridge and ascertain rail is properly lined for movement across the draw span, before train may proceed. TURNER MP 5.5 5 Gaylord Rd. (at grade) Rule 411 - Locomotive Whistle Quiet Zone - in effect: From Essington Rd. (MP 6.87) to and including Division St. (MP 6.05) Caton Farm Rd. (overpass) Weber Rd. (overpass) 4 W. BRIDGE JCT. MP 3.6 X0-1 X0-2 Rockdale Spur Oakland Ave. (at grade) To Phoenix Line 3 Romeoville Spur RTC DESK 11 (91 91) TONE 4-2 (708) 332-4375 E. BRIDGE JCT. MP 1.5 CN - 32 2
H YARD LEAD Joliet Yard - Run-Around Track to UP Main Track Jackson St. Rule 520 in effect. MAXIMUM SPEED.............10 Joliet Sub Collins St. (at grade) Royce St. (at grade) Henderson Ave. (at grade) Run Around Track East Wye Ohio St. (at grade) CN UP Jackson St. (at grade) H YARD LEAD Contact Joliet Yardmaster before occupying the H Yard Lead. CN-33
MATTESON SUBDIVISION MP 101.5 to MP 100.0/MP 0.0 CTC in effect between E. Bridge Jct. and MP 0.0 Signal Rules 803-816 in effect. MP 101.5 to MP 100.5...........10 MP 100.5 to MP 100.0...........25 MP 100.4 through turnout to Run-Through Track............20 Joliet Run-Through Track........20 E. BRIDGE JCT. MP 101.5 CTC Joliet Yard - Switches connected to the Run Around Track must be left lined for movement on the Run Around Track unless otherwise directed by the Joliet Yardmaster. Joliet Yard Switching - Cutting cars off in motion will only be allowed at the East end of Joliet Yard on the following tracks: Tracks 1 through 10 in the "Middle Yard" Tracks 1 through 31 in the "North Yard" Car(s) must be cut off in motion only on tangent track, the route must be lined for the intended receiving track and the route to that track must be clear of any preceding cars. No more than 2 loaded cars or 5 empty cars coupled together may be cut off in motion or allowed to couple into standing equipment while moving under their own momentum. The employee releasing the car in motion must ensure that the drawbar is properly lined and the knuckle is open prior to release. No coupling may occur in a curve, all drawbars must be aligned with knuckles open, and sufficient hand brakes applied to keep the track stationary. The field employee must promptly notify the employee releasing cars in motion when one or more of the preceding conditions exist and prior to any other car being released for the track. When an employee intends to release cars in motion, a minimum of 3 brakes will be required on each track. At no time should a car(s) be released under their own momentum into a clear track. Cars within the tracks being switched into should not be left just in the clearance point at the North end. Room must be left to allow some movement once couplings are made. No car is to be released in motion on any track at a speed in excess of 3. Joliet Yard Close Clearance - Due to close clearance, do not ride the side of cars when cars occupy the adjacent track on the side to be ridden. Joliet Radio Channels - Joliet Yardmaster monitors Channels (16 16) and (91 91) on the main tracks, and Channels (10 10) and (41 41) in the yard. Road trains making setouts or pickups at Joliet, after receiving instructions from the yardmaster, may use Channel (47 47) or (53 53) while doing work. Yardmaster must be notified of which channel will be used. Joliet Subdivision (Page CN-61) RUFF MP 100.5 Run Around Track South Lead North Lead BRIDGE 198 JOLIET YARD MP 100.0/MP 0.0 101 Des Plaines River NORTH EAST Woodruff Rd. (at grade) Mechanical Department BNSF MP 1.5 MP 101.5 Collins St. (underpass) RTC DESK 11 (16 16) TONE 4-1 (708) 332-4375 CN-34
MATTESON SUBDIVISION MP 0.0 to MP 5 CTC in effect between MP 0.0 and MP 1.1 ABS - in effect between MP 1.1 to MP 5 Track Authority - in effect between: MP 0.8 and MP 5 Signal Rules 803-816 in effect MP 0.0 to MP 0.8...............25 Rock through turnout to Run-Through Track............20 Joliet Run-Through Track........20 MP 0.8 through crossover.......25 MP 0.8 to MP 1.8...............45 MP 1.8 - N. Rowell Ave. (HER).....40 MP 1.8 to MP 5.................45 Joliet Yard - Switches connected to the Run Around Track must be left lined for movement on the Run Around Track unless otherwise directed by the Joliet Yardmaster. Joliet Yard Switching - Cutting cars off in motion will only be allowed at the East end of Joliet Yard on the following tracks: Tracks 1 through 10 in the "Middle Yard" Tracks 1 through 31 in the "North Yard" Car(s) must be cut off in motion only on tangent track, the route must be lined for the intended receiving track and the route to that track must be clear of any preceding cars. No more than 2 loaded cars or 5 empty cars coupled together may be cut off in motion or allowed to couple into standing equipment while moving under their own momentum. The employee releasing the car in motion must ensure that the drawbar is properly lined and the knuckle is open prior to release. No coupling may occur in a curve, all drawbars must be aligned with knuckles open, and sufficient hand brakes applied to keep the track stationary. The field employee must promptly notify the employee releasing cars in motion when one or more of the preceding conditions exist and prior to any other car being released for the track. When an employee intends to release cars in motion, a minimum of 3 brakes will be required on each track. At no time should a car(s) be released under their own momentum into a clear track. Cars within the tracks being switched into should not be left just in the clearance point at the North end. Room must be left to allow some movement once couplings are made. No car is to be released in motion on any track at a speed in excess of 3. Joliet Yard Close Clearance - Due to close clearance, do not ride the side of cars when cars occupy the adjacent track on the side to be ridden. Joliet Radio Channels - Joliet Yardmaster monitors Channels (16 16) and (91 91) on the main tracks, and Channels (10 10) and (41 41) in the yard. Road trains making setouts or pickups at Joliet, after receiving instructions from the yardmaster, may use Channel (47 47) or (53 53) while doing work. Yardmaster must be notified of which channel will be used. EAST JOLIET MP 0.5 JOLIET YARD MP 100.0/MP 0.0 Head End Stub ROCK MP 0.8 Controlled by Metra (02 02) (312) 322-2856 East End Lead RTC DESK 11 (16 16) TONE 4-1 (708) 332-4375 CN-35 DeSoto Chemical 763 762 781 780 Beatty Lumber 100/ 0 US Rail Car Main Track 1 2 3 4 5 Sterling Rd. US 6 (overpass) Cass St. US 30 (overpass) IAIS Interchange Metra RI N. Rowell Ave. (at grade) WEST Washington St. (at grade) I-80 WB (overpass) I-80 EB (overpass) Mills Rd. (at grade) S. Rowell Ave. (at grade) Spencer Rd. (at grade) Briggs St. (at grade) CTC ABS TA Cherry Hill Rd. (at grade)
MATTESON SUBDIVISION MP 5 to MP 11 Track Authority in effect ABS in effect Signal Rules 803-816 in effect MP 5 to MP 11..................45 Cherry Hill 1,234 ft. 5 WEST Defective Equipment Detector 6.0 6 Gougar Rd. (at grade) Nelson Rd. (at grade) 808 809 7 Private Crossing (at grade) S. Cedar Rd. (at grade) 8 Metra Southwest Service 9 834 833 Spencer Rd. (at grade) Schoolhouse Rd. (at grade) 10 RTC DESK 11 (16 16) TONE 4-1 (708) 332-4375 CN-36 11
MATTESON SUBDIVISION MP 11 to MP 17 Track Authority - in effect MP 11 to MP 11.3 ABS - in effect MP 11 to MP 11.3 CTC - in effect Frank to MP 17 Signal Rules 803-816 in effect ABS TA CTC 11 FRANK MP 11.3 WEST 116th Ave. (at grade) MP 11 to MP 17.................45 Frank - through turnout west end.............30 Fort - through turnout east end.............30 12 Wolf Rd. (at grade) Rule 411 - Locomotive Whistle Quiet Zone - in effect: From 116th St. (MP 11.49) to MP 17. 13 US 45 (underpass) Frankfort Storage 14 Center St. (at grade) Pactiv Corp. FORT MP 14.6 Private Crossing (at grade) Old Sauk Trail (at grade) 15 Pfeifer Rd. (at grade) 16 RTC DESK 11 (16 16) TONE 4-1 (708) 332-4375 CN-37 17
MATTESON SUBDIVISION MP 17 to MP 23 CTC in effect MP 17 to Lowe Track Authority - in effect Lowe to MP 23 ABS in effect Lowe to MP 23 Signal Rules 803-816 in effect MP 17 to MP 21.5...............45 Robin through turnout DCS......45 MP 21.5 to MP 22.3 (Mains 1 & 2)..40 MP 22.3 to MP 23.0 (Mains 1 & 2)..45 Lowe - When shoving trains between the Chicago Subdivision and Matteson Subdivision, no more than 12 powered axles may be used. Rule 411 - Locomotive Whistle Quiet Zone - in effect: At Harlem Ave. (MP 17.06) Rule 901 Switches where trains must not clear the Main Track: Ace Hardware Lead...........MP 19.0 17 911 910 18 19 WEST Harlem Ave. (at grade) Ridgeland Ave. (at grade) 18.0 Defective Equipment Detector Central Ave. (at grade) Ace Hardware I-57 SB (overpass) I-57 NB (overpass) 20 Cicero Ave. (at grade) ROBIN MP 20.2 Chicago Subdivision (Page CN-53) HARRIS MP 28.9 Chicago Sub. Desk 1 RTC (72 72) 21 Governor s Hwy. (underpass) Main 3 Main St. (at grade) LOWE MP 21.8 MATTESON MP 22.5 Setout Track 22 CTC ABS TA RTC DESK 11 (16 16) TONE 4-1 (708) 332-4375 CN-38 Orchard Drive (underpass) Defective Equipment Detector 22.8 23
MATTESON SUBDIVISION MP 23 to MP 28 Track Authority - in effect MP 23 to Chicago Heights Chicago Heights to MP 28 CTC in effect at Chicago Heights ABS in effect MP 23 to Chicago Heights Chicago Heights to MP 28 Signal Rules 803-816 in effect MP 23 to MP 24.6...............45 MP 24.6 to MP 25.1 (Mains 1 & 2)..30 MP 25.1 - through turnouts XO-2...20 MP 25.4 - through turnouts XO-3...25 MP 25.7 to MP 28...............45 Loaded 24 ft. ore cars must not exceed 10 over Bridge at MP 25.67. 23 970 972 WEST Western Ave. (at grade) 24 Team Track Back Track Euclid Ave. (at grade) Middle Track Chicago Ave. (at grade) 25 CHICAGO HEIGHTS MP 25.2 CTC XO-2 Halsted St. (at grade) UP UP East End Ave. (at grade) XO-3 Butler St. (underpass) UP (CHTT) (underpass) 26 Wentworth Ave. (at grade) State St. (at grade) Bulkmatic XO-4 27 Cottage Grove (at grade) 1003 1004 1005 Wayne Steel RTC DESK 11 (16 16) TONE 4-1 (708) 332-4375 CN-39 BP Partners 28
MATTESON SUBDIVISION MP 28 to MP 34 Track Authority - in effect ABS - in effect Signal Rules 803-816 in effect MP 28 to MP 34................45 Loaded 24 ft. ore cars must not exceed 10 over Bridge at MP 31.31. Dyer - Signals at Dyer will line up when trains occupy the long approach, unless a conflicting movement on CSX occupies the circuit. Once past the long approach, signal will remain lined for 8 minutes. If a train is delayed longer than 8 minutes, proceed prepared to stop at the interlocking signal until movement is approximately 250 feet from that signal. If interlocking signal then indicates proceed, the train may resume speed. Dyer - Eastward movements on must approach the interlocking signal prepared to stop, until it can be seen that signal displays a proceed indication. Eastward movements on receiving an indication that is less than Clear on Block Signal 1046, immediately contact Desk 11 RTC, and stop the train west of US 30 crossing (MP 30.6). After RTC advises there are no conflicting movements, train may proceed to the interlocking signal. Hartsdale - Signals at Hartsdale will line up when eastward train is just east of the CSX diamond at Dyer and westward train is just west of No. 3 crossover Griffith, unless a conflicting movement on NS occupies the circuit. Once past these locations, signal will remain lined for 9 minutes. If a train is delayed longer than 9 minutes, proceed prepared to stop at the interlocking signal until movement is approximately 250 feet from that signal. If interlocking signal then indicates proceed, the train may resume speed. DYER MP 31.3 Automatic Interlocking 28 29 1032 1031 1046 30 31 32 1066 1063 33 WEST Hwy 394 SB (overpass) Hwy 394 NB (overpass) Torrence Ave. (at grade) Lincoln Hwy. US 30 (at grade) Lake St. (at grade) Hart St. (at grade) CSX Calumet Ave. (overpass) Defective Equipment Detector 33.5 Airport Rd. (at grade) NS HARTSDALE MP 33.7 Automatic Interlocking US 41 (overpass) RTC DESK 11 (16 16) TONE 4-1 (708) 332-4375 CN-40 34
MATTESON SUBDIVISION MP 34 to MP 37 Track Authority - in effect: MP 34 to Griffith ABS - in effect: MP 34 to Griffith CTC - in effect: Griffith to MP 37 Signal Rules 803-816 in effect to NS 34 CSX WEST Kennedy Ave. (at grade) MP 34 to MP 36.0...............45 MP 36.0 to MP 36.6.............25 MP 36.1 - through turnouts XO-2...25 MP 36.2 - through turnouts XO-3...25 MP 36.2 - Old Connection to South Bend Subdivision...........25 MP 36.4 - New Connection to South Bend Subdivision...........20 MP 36.4 - New Connection South Bend Sub to Main St. (MP 36.52) (HER).....................20 MP 36.4 - New Connection Main St. (MP 36.52) to Matteson Sub....25 MP 36.6 to MP 37...............45 Griffith Yard XO-1 35 36 High Threat Urban Area - HTUA in effect on all trackage east of MP 35. Rule 411 - Locomotive Whistle Quiet Zone - in effect: From Broad St. (MP 36.33) to MP 37 Old Connection XO-2 XO-3 ABS TA CTC Elsdon Subdivision (Page CN-82) Broad St. (at grade) South Bend Subdivision New Connection GRIFFITH MP 36.2 Main St. (at grade) Lake St. (at grade) Miller St. (at grade) RTC DESK 11 (16 16) TONE 4-1 (708) 332-4375 37 CN-41
MATTESON SUBDIVISION MP 37 to MP 41 CTC in effect Signal Rules 803-816 in effect 37 WEST MP 37 to MP 4.................45 Elm St. (at grade) Loaded 24 ft. ore cars must not exceed 10 over Bridge at MP 39.23. 45th Ave. (at grade) High Threat Urban Area - HTUA is in effect. Rule 411 - Locomotive Whistle Quiet Zone - in effect: From MP 37 to and including 40th Place (MP 38.11) 38 40th Place (at grade) Van Loon - When trap circuit is set at Van Loon, NS disptacher will notify CN employee to operate joint-access push button. This will start 3-minute timer, which should clear the circuit. 2117 2118 2115 2116 Van Loon - When signal yellow over yellow over red is displayed at Van Loon, the indication is Advance Approach. XO-1 39 US 6 (overpass) Little Calumet River Private Rd. (at grade) I-80/94 EB (overpass) VAN LOON MP 39.8 Controlled by NS Dispatcher (92 92) (260) 493-5398 40 I-80/94 WB (overpass) NS W. 25th Ave. (at grade) RTC DESK 11 (16 16) TONE 4-1 (708) 332-4375 CN-42 XO-2 41
MATTESON SUBDIVISION MP 41 to MP 45 CTC in effect Signal Rules 803-816 in effect 41 WEST MP 41 to MP 43................45 MP 43 to MP 45................25 W. 15th Ave. (at grade) Loaded 24 ft. ore cars must not exceed 10 over Bridges at MP 43.79 (Only 1 train on bridge at a time), MP 44.02, and MP 44.32 (Do not apply brakes on bridge). High Threat Urban Area - HTUA is in effect. IVANHOE MP 41.8 W. 9th Ave. (at grade) CSX IHB Ivanhoe - When signal yellow over yellow over red is displayed at Ivanhoe, the indication is Advance Approach. 42 W. 5th Ave. (at grade) CSSSB Indiana Toll Road EB (overpass) Indiana Toll Road WB (overpass) Grand Calumet River 43 CAVANAUGH MP 43.2 Calumet Spur XO-1 Industrial Hwy (underpass) 44 CSX STOCKTON 2 MP 44.4 City Track NS NS RTC DESK 11 (16 16) TONE 4-1 (708) 332-4375 CN-43 45 CLS&E Wye
MATTESON SUBDIVISION MP 45 to MP 45.4 CTC in effect Signal Rules 803-816 in effect MP 45 to MP 45.4...............25 High Threat Urban Area - HTUA is in effect. 45 WEST Clark Rd. (underpass) Lakefront Sub Main Edgemore Lead Pine Yard KIRK YARD JCT. MP 45.4 6th Lead 4th Lead 3rd Lead Dixie Lead Dixie 2 2nd Lead RTC DESK 11 (16 16) TONE 4-1 (708) 332-4375 CN-44
CHICAGO SUBDIVISION MP 1.4 to MP 3 CTC in effect Signal Rules 803-816 are in effect PSGR FRT MP 1.4 to MP 2.2 (Mains 1 & 2)....10 10 MP 2.2 to MP 2.7 (Mains 1 & 2)....25 25 MP 2.7 to MP 3.0 (Mains 1 & 2)....65 50 High Threat Urban Area - HTUA is in effect between MP 1.4 and MP 3. Between 16th St. and McCormick Place (MP 2.8) is the west track, (nearest Southwest Transit Tracks) and is the east track. Metra Electric Line - Between MP 2.8 and MP 3 in the event of an emergency message on Channel (72 72) as prescribed by Rule 208. Then immediately make the same broadcast on Metra Channel (61 61). Excess Height Cars - Cars over 17 feet high are prohibited between MP 1.8 (CTA overpass) and MP 3. Freeport Subdivision (Page CN-62) Metra RI Clark St. (underpass) NORTH St. Charles Airline 16TH STREET MP 1.4 Controlled by Metra (312) 808-0887 Dearborn St. (underpass) State St. (underpass) CTA (overpass) Wabash Ave. (underpass) St. Charles Air Line - St. Charles Air Line is a connection between Metra 16th St. Interlocking and BNSF Union Ave. BNSF and UP jointly own the line between Union Ave. and a point 70 feet west of the Bascule Bridge over the South Branch of the Chicago River. CN owns the line from that point to 16th St. Maximum Speed 10. Both tracks are designated Non-Main Track, CN Rule 520 applies, and is also designated East-West. The north track is Track 1, and the south track is Track 2. In case of emergency, contact 16th St. Operator on Channel (72 72).The bridge is controlled by CSX Bridge Tender, and signals at the bridge will display either Restricting or Stop. If Stop is displayed, contact: Bridge Tender (312) 421-6024, or if not on duty; CSX RB Dispatcher (708) 832-2074 or Radio Channel (14 14) Tone 3 If bridge is in safe condition for the movement, Bridge Tender will signal with a Green Flag by day or Yellow Light by night, or will give verbal permission. If no Bridge Tender is on duty, crew member will inspect the bridge to make sure it is safe for movement, and then contact RB Dispatcher for verbal permission to pass the signal. RTC DESK 1 (72 72) TONE 1-5 (708) 332-6742 CN-45 Michigan Ave. (underpass) Indiana Ave. (underpass) 2 18th St. Ped (overpass) Metra (underpass) McCormick Place 23rd St. (overpass) 3
CHICAGO SUBDIVISION MP 3 to MP 8 CTC in effect Signal Rules 803-816 are in effect 3 NORTH PSGR FRT MP 3 to MP 4 (Mains 1 & 2).......65 50 MP 4 - curve (Mains 1 & 2)........60 40 MP 4 to MP 8 (Mains 1 & 2).......65 50 Metra Electric Line - Between MP 3 and MP 8, in the event of an emergency application of the brakes, broadcast emergency message on Channel (72 72) as prescribed by Rule 208. Then immediately make the same broadcast on Metra Channel (61 61). High Threat Urban Area - HTUA is in effect between MP 3 and MP 8. Excess Height Cars - Cars over 17 feet high are prohibited between MP 3 and MP 8. 31st. St. 4 31st St. (overpass) Oakwood Blvd. (underpass) 39TH STREET MP 4.6 5 43rd St. (underpass) 47th St. (underpass) 6 51st St. (underpass) 53rd St. (underpass) 1668 1667 2668 2667 7 55th St. (underpass) 56th St. (underpass) 57th St. (underpass) 59th St. (underpass) 60th St. (underpass) RTC DESK 1 (72 72) TONE 1-5 (708) 332-6742 CN-46 8 63rd St. (underpass)
CHICAGO SUBDIVISION MP 8 to MP 11 CTC in effect Signal Rules 803-816 are in effect 8 NORTH 64th St. (underpass) PSGR FRT MP 8 to MP 11 (Mains 1 & 2)......65 50 High Threat Urban Area - HTUA is in effect between MP 8 and MP 11. 67TH STREET MP 8.1 65th St. (underpass) Marquette Rd. (underpass) 67th St. (underpass) Metra Electric Line - Between MP 8 and MP 11 in the event of an emergency application of the brakes, broadcast emergency message on Channel (72 72) as prescribed by Rule 208. Then immediately make the same broadcast on Metra Channel (61 61). Excess Height Cars - Cars over 17 feet high are prohibited between MP 8 and MP 11. 9 70th St. (underpass) Metra 71st St. (underpass) 72nd St. (underpass) 73rd St. (underpass) 75th St. (underpass) S. Chicago Ave. (underpass) NS 76th St. (underpass) Skyway I-90 79th St. (underpass) 10 82nd St. (underpass) 83rd St. (underpass) Thoroughfare 3 Thoroughfare 4 87th St. (underpass) RTC DESK 1 (72 72) TONE 1-5 (708) 332-6742 CN-47 11
CHICAGO SUBDIVISION MP 11 to MP 15 CTC in effect Mains 1 & 2 Signal Rules 803-816 are in effect Thoroughfare 3 Thoroughfare 4 11 NORTH Fordham Yard PSGR FRT MP 11 to Kensington ( & 2)..65 50 95th St. to Kensington (Throughfare 4)..............20 20 Kensington Interlocking (Mains 1 & 2) - crossings......25 25 Kensington Interlocking (Mains 1 & 2) - through all turnouts...........10 10 Kensington to MP 15.............65 50 High Threat Urban Area - HTUA is in effect between MP 11 and MP 15. Metra Electric Line - Between MP 11 and MP 15 in the event of an emergency application of the brakes, broadcast emergency message on Channel (72 72) as prescribed by Rule 208. Then immediately make the same broadcast on Metra Channel (61 61). Excess Height Cars - Cars over 17 feet high are prohibited between MP 11 and MP 14.9. EXCEPTION: Cars in excess of 17 feet high may operate on Thoroughfare 4 between MP 11.8 and MP 14.9. 12 13 91st St. (underpass) 93rd St. (underpass) BRC Connection BRC NS NS Connection 95th St. (underpass) Dan Ryan Expressway (underpass) Dan Ryan Expressway (underpass) 103rd St. (underpass) 105th St. (underpass) 107th St. (underpass) 108th St. (underpass) 109th St. (underpass) 14 111th St. (underpass) 113th St. (underpass) KENSINGTON MP 14.5 Controlled by Metra (312) 322-2860 Mon.-Sat. 0600-2200 (319) 322-2868 Mon.-Sat. 2200-0600 & Sunday 115th St. (underpass) Kensington Ave. (underpass) RTC DESK 1 (72 72) TONE 1-5 (708) 332-6742 CN-48 14 Lead 15 CSSSB & NICTD
CHICAGO SUBDIVISION MP 15 to MP 18 CTC in effect Mains 1 & 2 CTC in effect MP 15 to Wildwood on Thoroughfare 3 & 4 Signal Rules 803-816 are in effect Thoroughfare 3 Thoroughfare 4 15 NORTH UP PSGR FRT MP 15 to MP 18 (Mains 1 & 2).....65 50 Wildwood - through DCS turnouts..25 25 MP 15 to MP 18 (Thoroughfare 3 & 4).........20 20 High Threat Urban Area - HTUA is in effect between MP 15 and MP 18. 14 Lead WILDWOOD MP 15.5 Metra Electric Line - Between MP 15 and MP 18 in the event of an emergency application of the brakes, broadcast emergency message on Channel (72 72) as prescribed by Rule 208. Then immediately make the same broadcast on Metra Channel (61 61). 16 130th St. (underpass) B&OCT Connection Grand Calumet River 17 CSX NS 137th St. (underpass) 138th St. (underpass) IHB RTC DESK 1 (72 72) TONE 1-5 (708) 332-6742 HIGHLAWN MP 17.9 CN-49 Track 7 142nd St. (underpass) 18
CHICAGO SUBDIVISION MP 18 to MP 21 CTC in effect Mains 1 & 2 Signal Rules 803-816 are in effect on Chicago Subdivision, and Signal Rules 817-830 are in effect on the Eldson Subdivision. Thoroughfare 3 Thoroughfare 4 Track 7 18 NORTH PSGR FRT MP 18 to MP 21 (Mains 1 & 2).....65 50 North Jct. - North Wye...........10 10 South Jct. - Southeast Wye.......20 20 South Jct. - Southwest Wye.......10 10 High Threat Urban Area - HTUA is in effect between MP 18 and MP 21. 19 Little Calumet River 147th St. (underpass) Metra Electric Line - Between MP 18 and MP 21 in the event of an emergency application of the brakes, broadcast emergency message on Channel (72 72) as prescribed by Rule 208. Then immediately make the same broadcast on Metra Channel (61 61). Elsdon Sub (Page CN-80) Vincennes Rd. (underpass) NORTH JCT. MP 19.9 North Wye 20 Southeast Wye Southwest Wye SOUTH JCT. MP 20.1 RTC DESK 1 (72 72) TONE 1-5 (708) 332-6742 CN-50 159th St. (underpass) 21
CHICAGO SUBDIVISION MP 21 to MP 24 CTC in effect Mains 1 & 2 North of Homewood and Mains 1, 3, and 4 South of Homewood Signal Rules 803-816 are in effect Thoroughfare 3 Thoroughfare 4 21 NORTH PSGR FRT MP 21 to Homewood (Mains 1 & 2)...65 50 MP 21 to Homewood (Thoroughfares 3 & 4)..........20 20 Homewood (Mains 3 & 4)...........40 40 Homewood - through turnouts DCS...25 25 To E&F Yards 22 High Threat Urban Area - HTUA is in effect between MP 21 and MP 24. Metra Electric Line - Between MP 21 and MP 24 in the event of an emergency application of the brakes, broadcast emergency message on Channel (72 72) as prescribed by Rule 208. Then immediately make the same broadcast on Metra Channel (61 61). 171st St. (underpass) I-80/294 WB (overpass) I-80/294 EB (overpass) 23 Markham Yard 7 Lead 8 Lead Metra and Amtrak Platforms Dixie Hwy. (underpass) HOMEWOOD MP 23.5 183rd St. (underpass) Main 3 Main 4 24 RTC DESK 1 (72 72) TONE 1-5 (708) 332-6742 CN-51
CHICAGO SUBDIVISION MP 24 to MP 28 CTC in effect Signal Rules 803-816 are in effect Main 3 Main 4 24 NORTH PSGR FRT MP 24 to MP 28 ().........79 60 MP 24 to MP 26 (Mains 3 & 4).....40 40 Vollmer - through turnout DCS.....25 25 MP 26 to MP 28 (Main 3).........40 40 Flossmoor Rd. (underpass) High Threat Urban Area - HTUA is in effect between MP 24 and MP 27.3. 25 Metra Electric Line - Between MP 24 and MP 28 in the event of an emergency application of the brakes, broadcast emergency message on Channel (72 72) as prescribed by Rule 208. Then immediately make the same broadcast on Metra Channel (61 61). 26 Vollmer Rd. (underpass) 2622 2623 VOLLMER MP 26 27 Lincoln Hwy US 30 (underpass) Main 3 28 RTC DESK 1 (72 72) TONE 1-5 (708) 332-6742 CN-52
CHICAGO SUBDIVISION MP 28 to MP 32 CTC in effect Signal Rules 803-816 are in effect Main 3 28 NORTH Front St. (underpass) PSGR FRT MP 28 to MP 31.6 ()........79 60 MP 28 to MP 31.6 (Main 3)........40 40 SE Connection between Matteson Sub and Harris......15 15 Harris - through turnout Main 3/ SE Connection..............15 15 Harris - through turnout SE Connection/ Stuenkel Connecting Track.....15 15 Stuenkel Connecting Track between Harris and MP 29.5...........15 15 MP 29.5 and MP 31.3.........25 25 Stuenkel - through turnout Main 3/ Connecting Track............25 25 Stuenkel - through turnout / Main 3.....................40 40 MP 31.6 to MP 32...............79 60 Main St. (underpass) Matteson Sub (Page CN-38) I-2884 29 HARRIS MP 29.0 Main St. (at grade) SE Connection Metra Electric Line - Between MP 28 and MP 31.5 in the event of an emergency application of the brakes, broadcast emergency message on Channel (72 72) as prescribed by Rule 208. Then immediately make the same broadcast on Metra Channel (61 61). SE Connection - When shoving trains between the Chicago Subdivision and Matteson Subdivision, no more than 12 powered axles may be used. Stuenkel Connecting Track Run Around Track Setout Track Sauk Trail (underpass) 30 31 Stuenkel Rd. (at grade) STUENKEL MP 31.6 RTC DESK 1 (72 72) TONE 1-5 (708) 332-6742 CN-53 32
JOLIET SUBDIVISION Bridgeport to Rockwell CTC in effect Signal Rules 803-816 are in effect BRIDGEPORT MP 3.5 Chicago River NORTH Ashland Ave. (underpass) CTC PSGR FRT Bridgeport - over bridge......25 25 MP 3.5 to Rockwell.........30 25 Freeport Subdivision (Page CN-63) BNSF I-55 SB (overpass) I-55 NB (overpass) High Threat Urban Area - HTUA in effect. 4 Wood St. (underpass) East Baltimore Bakery 33rd St. (underpass) Damen Ave. (underpass) 34th St. (underpass) Hoyne St. (underpass) 35th St. (underpass) Leavitt St. (underpass) Oakley St. (underpass) 5 Western Ave. (underpass) CP BRIGHTON MP 5.1 Controlled by NS CJ Dispatcher (64 64) (773) 538-9292 NS CSX NS ROCKWELL MP 5.3 Rockwell Ave. (underpass) RTC DESK 1 (72 72) TONE 1-3 (708) 332-6742 CN-54
JOLIET SUBDIVISION Rockwell to MP 9 CTC in effect Signal Rules 803-816 are in effect PSGR FRT Rockwell - through crossovers.....25 25 Rockwell to MP 7...............30 25 MP 7 to LeMoyne...............79 40 LeMoyne - BRC Crossing.........50 30 LeMoyne to MP 9...............79 40 High Threat Urban Area - HTUA in effect. Electric Lock 6 NORTH Washtenaw Ave. (underpass) California Ave. (underpass) Amtrak Maintenance Facility Albany Ave. (underpass) Kedzie Ave. (underpass) GM&O Lead CORWITH MP 6.6 Controlled by BNSF (85 85) (817) 234-1214 BNSF 7 Pulaski Rd. (overpass) LEMOYNE MP 7.9 Controlled by BRC (35 35) (708) 496-4104 BRC 8 Cicero Ave. (underpass) RTC DESK 1 (72 72) TONE 1-3 (708) 332-6742 CN-55 9
JOLIET SUBDIVISION MP 9 to CP Canal CTC in effect Signal Rules 803-816 are in effect 9 NORTH Central Ave. (overpass) PSGR FRT MP 9 to CP Canal...............79 40 45 Crossover - through crossovers..40 40 Glenn Yard - Inbound and Work Lead, Tracks 1-13 and 15-19........20 20 47 Crossover - through crossovers..40 40 CP Canal - IHB/CSX Crossing.....50 30 High Threat Urban Area - HTUA in effect. 45 CROSSOVER MP 9.5 10 Glenn Yard 11 47 CROSSOVER MP 11.3 Harlem Ave. NB (overpass) Harlem Ave. SB (overpass) Platform Summit Metra Station 12 Lincoln Ave. (underpass) 1st Ave. (overpass) Owens Corning 13 RTC DESK 1 (72 72) TONE 1-3 (708) 332-6742 CP CANAL MP 13.1 Controlled by IHB Dispatcher (58 58) (708) 832-2165 CN-56 IHB CSX
JOLIET SUBDIVISION CP Canal to MP 18 CTC in effect Signal Rules 803-816 are in effect NORTH PSGR FRT CP Canal to MP 18..............79 40 Justice - through crossovers.......40 40 High Threat Urban Area - HTUA in effect. Justice - Trains enroute Glenn Yard must hold at MP 15.3 until they will be taken directly into the yard. Corn Products 14 GATX Rd. (at grade) Kinder Morgan 15 JUSTICE MP 15.4 LaGrange Rd. NB (overpass) LaGrange Rd. SB (overpass) 16 I-294 NB (overpass) I-294 SB (overpass) WILLOW SPRINGS MP 17.5 Platform 17 Willow Springs Metra Station Willow Springs Rd. (overpass) Wentworth St. (at grade) RTC DESK 1 (72 72) TONE 1-4 (708) 332-6742 CN-57 1-176 1-175 2-176 2-175 18
JOLIET SUBDIVISION MP 18 to MP 24 CTC in effect Signal Rules 803-816 are in effect PSGR FRT MP 18 to MP 18.5...............79 40 MP 18.5 - curve.................60 40 MP 18.5 to MP 24...............79 40 Rowell Chemical 18 19 NORTH Rowell Chemical Rd. (at grade) High Threat Urban Area - HTUA in effect on all trackage north of MP 22.8. MP 20 - Trains that will be delayed more than 30 minutes at CP Canal or LeMoyne must hold at MP 20 until movement may be made without further delay. 1-198 1-199 2-198 2-199 20 21 Ill. Rt. 83 (overpass) Grant Rd. (underpass) 1-217 2-217 CAL/SAG Channel 1-218 2-218 Electric Lock LAMBERT MP 22.6 22 IMTT IMTT Electric Lock 23 Private Rd. (at grade) Private Rd. (at grade) RTC DESK 1 (72 72) TONE 1-4 (708) 332-6742 CN-58 1-238 1-239 2-238 2-239 24
JOLIET SUBDIVISION MP 24 to MP 28 CTC in effect Signal Rules 803-816 are in effect 24 NORTH PSGR FRT MP 24 to MP 25.3...............79 40 MP 25.3 - curve.................60 40 MP 25.3 to MP 27.5.............79 40 Flagstone - through crossovers....40 40 MP 27.5 - curve.................60 40 MP 27.5 to MP 28...............79 40 KA Steel Spruce St. (at grade) Rule 901 - Trains must not clear the main track at Ceco Steel MP 27.2. 25 Holmes St. (at grade) Stephen St. (at grade) Lemont St. (at grade) LEMONT MP 25.3 Platform Lemont Metra Station State St. (overpass) 26 Industrial Drive (at grade) FLAGSTONE MP 26.3 Private Rd. (at grade) I-355 NB (overpass) I-355 SB (overpass) 27 Ceco Rd. (at grade) Unocal Rd. (at grade) Unocal Seneca Seneca Rd. (at grade) RTC DESK 1 (72 72) TONE 1-4 (708) 332-6742 CN-59 28 Unoven Rd. (at grade)
JOLIET SUBDIVISION MP 28 to MP 33 CTC in effect Signal Rules 803-816 are in effect 28 NORTH PSGR FRT MP 28 to MP 33................79 40 135th St. (at grade) Rule 901 - Trains must not clear the main track at Romeoville MP 29.8. 1-288 1-289 2-288 2-289 Lockport - The second paragraph of Rule 528 is modified to passenger trains making station stop at Lockport as follows: Northward Trains MP 32.59-9th St. (HER)........20 MP 32.06-2nd St. (HER).......30 Romeoville MP 29.8 29 Southward Trains MP 33.11 - Division St. (HER)....20 30 1-306 2-306 1-305 2-305 31 32 2nd St. (at grade) 6th St. (at grade) Pedestrian Crossing 9th St. (at grade) 10th St. (at grade) 11th St. (at grade) 1-328 2-328 RTC DESK 1 (72 72) TONE 1-4 (708) 332-6742 LOCKPORT MP 32.9 CN-60 1-329 Platform 2-329 Lockport Metra Station 33 13th St. (at grade)
JOLIET SUBDIVISION MP 33 to Jackson St. CTC in effect MP 33 to Ohio St. Rule 512B in effect Ohio St. to Jackson St. Signal Rules 803-816 are in effect PSGR FRT MP 33 to Jackson St.............79 40 Stateville - through crossovers.....40 40 33 NORTH Division St. (at grade) Pedestrian Crossing 34 35 Matteson Sub (Page CN-34) STATEVILLE MP 35.6 36 H Yard Lead OHIO STREET MP 36.6 Ohio St. (at grade) CTC JACKSON STREET MP 36.7 ABS 512B CN UP Jackson St. (at grade) RTC DESK 1 (72 72) TONE 1-4 (708) 332-6742 CN-61
Halsted St. (underpass) FREEPORT SUBDIVISION 16th St. to MP 4 CTC in effect Signal Rules 803-816 are in effect PSGR FRT 16th St. to 21st St...........10 10 St. Charles Airline (16th St. to CSX Bridge)..10 10 21st St. to MP 4............30 25 High Threat Urban Area - HTUA is in effect. 16TH STREET MP 2.1 Controlled by Metra (72 72) (312) 808-0887 St. Charles Airline EAST METRA RI 18th St. (underpass) 21ST STREET MP 2.7 Controlled by Amtrak (13 13) (312) 655-3755 CN Southbound CN Northbound Amtrak NS CERMAK MP 2.9 Canal St. (underpass) Bridgeport Storage 3 Grover St. (underpass) Normal St. (underpass) Wallace St. (underpass) Dan Ryan NB (overpass) Dan Ryan SB (overpass) Bridgeport Yard Corbett St. (underpass) Hillock Ave. (underpass) RTC DESK 1 (72 72) TONE 4-1 (708) 332-6742 CN-62 Bridgeport Storage 4 Throop St. (underpass)
FREEPORT SUBDIVISION MP 4 to Ash Street CTC in effect Signal Rules 803-816 are in effect PSGR FRT MP 4 to Bridgeport..............30 25 Bridgeport - over bridge..........25 25 MP 4.4 to Ash Street.............25 25 MP 5.3 - Main 4 - HER over switch..20 20 MP 5.4 - Main 3 - HER over switch..20 20 High Threat Urban Area - HTUA is in effect. 4 EAST Bridgeport Storage Loomis St. (underpass) Fuller St. (underpass) Lock St. (underpass) BRIDGEPORT MP 4.4 Chicago River Main 3 Main 4 Ashland Ave. (underpass) Robinson St. (underpass) Joliet Subdivision (Page CN-54) BNSF 5 Damen Ave. (overpass) River Track RTC DESK 1 (72 72) TONE 4-1 (708) 332-6742 CN-63 Western Ave. (underpass)
FREEPORT SUBDIVISION Ash Street to Belt Crossing CTC in effect at Ash Street ABS in effect Ash St. to Belt Crossing Yard Limits - in effect ASH STREET Ash St. to Belt Crossing - Contact Desk 1 MP 5.6 RTC for routing instructions before entering. (NOTE: Contacting Desk 1 is not required if entering with a proceed indication at Ash Street or Belt Crossing.) NS CSX ABS YARD LIMITS Main 3 Main 4 EAST CTC Ash Street - over diamonds.........15 Ash Street to Belt Crossing.........25 MP 7.6 - Pulaski Road (HER)........20 Against the current of traffic...restricted Speed 59 60 BNSF California Ave. (underpass) High Threat Urban Area - HTUA is in effect. Pulaski Rd. MP 7.6 - Anytime a train is blocking Pulaski Road MP 7.6 for 10 minutes or longer, contact Hawthorne Yardmaster, who will contact Chicago s Office of Emergency Communication at (312) 746-6417. Yardmaster must provide the name of the railroad, name of the crossing, reason for obstruction, and a call back number. When crossing is cleared, contact the Yardmaster who will report the crossing clear to the Office of Emergency Communication. Sanitary Ship Canal Kedzie Ave. (underpass) IN CROSSING MP 7.1 Automatic Interlocking 7 BNSF 71 Lawndale Ave. (at grade) Pulaski Rd. (at grade) CRAWFORD YARD MP 8.0 8 RTC DESK 1 (72 72) TONE 4-1 (708) 332-6742 BELT CROSSING MP 8.3 Controlled by BRC (39 39) (708) 496-4104 BNSF MJ CN-64 CIW BRC
FREEPORT SUBDIVISION MP 8.3 to MP 10 ABS and Yard Limits in effect Signal Rules 803-816 are in effect MP 8.3 to MP 10..................25 Against the current of traffic...restricted Speed EAST BRC BRC High Threat Urban Area - HTUA is in effect. CIW Contact Hawthorne Yardmaster for routing instructions before entering main tracks. Cicero Ave. (underpass) Hawthorne - Crossovers between Main 3 and Main 4 and switches from Main 3 into Hawthorne Yard may be left lined and padlocked in the position last used. 9 Y A R D O FF I C E LEAD F U E L T R A C K M I D D L E HAWTHORNE MP 8.9 92 Laramie Ave. (underpass) 91 1 2 3 4 5 7 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 59th Ave. (underpass) 10 99 102 RTC DESK 7 (43 43) TONE 7 (708) 332-3672 CN-65 Main 3 Main 4
FREEPORT SUBDIVISION MP 10 to MP 13 ABS and Yard Limits in effect between MP 10 and MP 11 ABS and Track Authority in effect between MP 11 and MP 13 Signal Rules 803-816 are in effect Austin Ave. (underpass) Ogden Ave. (underpass) EAST MP 10 to MP 13..................25 MP 10 to MP 11................... (Against the current of traffic)...restricted Speed High Threat Urban Area - HTUA is in effect. Rule 411 - Locomotive Whistle Quiet Zone - in effect: From Riverside Drive (MP 11.70) to MP 13 Main 3 Main 4 Lombard Ave. (underpass) Contact Hawthorne Yardmaster for Routing Instructions before entering Yard Limits. BNSF (underpass) Ridgeland Ave. (underpass) East Ave. (underpass) ABS YARD LIMITS ABS TA 11 109 114 Oak Park Ave. (underpass) Riverside Drive (at grade) Harlem Ave. (at grade) Harlem Industry Lead MP 11.94 26th Street (at grade) 12 Veterans Dr. (at grade) Hainsworth Ave. (at grade) Des Plaines Ave. (at grade) RTC DESK 7 (43 43) TONE 7 (708) 332-3672 CN-66 13
FREEPORT SUBDIVISION MP 13 to MP 16 ABS and Track Authority in effect Signal Rules 803-816 are in effect MP 13 to MP 14.7.................25 Through turnout at spring switch MP 14.7...............25 MP 14.7 to MP 16.................40 13 Main 3 Main 4 133 132 Cermak Rd. (at grade) EAST Des Plaines River High Threat Urban Area - HTUA is in effect. Rule 411 - Locomotive Whistle Quiet Zone - in effect: MP 13 to and including 1st Ave. (MP 13.45) Broadview Trains enroute Freeport Subdivision from the IHB must contact Desk 7 RTC for Track Authority before entering IHB Lead from the IHB main track. 14 Schecke Lumber 1st Ave. (at grade) 17th Avenue (at grade) IHB LEAD BROADVIEW MP 14.7 Spring Switch 146 25th Ave. (underpass) 15 151 152 IHB (underpass) Gardner Rd. (underpass) Roosevelt Rd. (underpass) Westchester Blvd. (underpass) RTC DESK 7 (43 43) TONE 7 (708) 332-3672 CN-67 16
FREEPORT SUBDIVISION MP 16 to MP 20 ABS and Track Authority in effect Signal Rules 803-816 are in effect MP 16 to MP 20..................40 High Threat Urban Area - HTUA is in effect. 16 EAST Mannheim Rd. (underpass) Oak Ridge Ave. (at grade) 17 Harrison St. (at grade) 173 174 Wolf Rd. (at grade) Congress Expressway (underpass) Butlerfield Rd. (underpass) 18 I-294 NB (overpass) I-294 SB (overpass) 19 York Rd. (at grade) Vallette St. (at grade) RTC DESK 7 (43 43) TONE 7 (708) 332-3672 CN-68 198 199 20 Argyle St. (at grade) Spring Rd. (at grade)
FREEPORT SUBDIVISION MP 20 to MP 23 ABS and Track Authority in effect Signal Rules 803-816 are in effect MP 20 to MP 23..................40 20 Spring Rd. (at grade) EAST High Threat Urban Area - HTUA is in effect. St. Charles Rd. (at grade) West St. (at grade) Route 83 (underpass) 21 Salt Creek UP (overpass) Villa Ave. (at grade) MAJOR PRIME PLASTICS Ardmore Ave. (overpass) 22 Addison Rd. (at grade) North Ave. (at grade) RTC DESK 7 (43 43) TONE 7 (708) 332-3672 CN-69 23 Westwood Ave. (at grade)
FREEPORT SUBDIVISION MP 23 to MP 29 ABS and Track Authority in effect Signal Rules 803-816 are in effect MP 23 to MP 29..................40 23 EAST Grace St. (at grade) High Threat Urban Area - HTUA is in effect. MP 23.86 Lombard MP 24.0 DuPage Industry Lead 24 MP 24.42 Route 53 (overpass) Ace Hardware Industry Lead MP 24.92 I-355 NB (overpass) I-355 SB (overpass) 25 Swift Rd. (at grade) 252 253 26 Glen Ellyn Rd. (underpass) 27 Bloomingdale Rd. (overpass) 28 284 285 RTC DESK 7 (43 43) TONE 7 (708) 332-3672 CN-70 29 Schmale Rd. (at grade)
FREEPORT SUBDIVISION MP 29 to MP 34 ABS and Track Authority in effect Signal Rules 803-816 are in effect MP 29 to MP 34..................40 High Threat Urban Area - HTUA in effect east of MP 30. 29 MP 29.33 EAST Carol Stream Industry Lead Gary Ave. (at grade) CAROL STREAM MP 29.6 Army Trail Rd. (at grade) 30 Madsen Dr. (at grade) 304 305 31 County Farm Rd. (at grade) 32 322 321 Schick Rd. (overpass) Bartlett Rd. (underpass) 33 RTC DESK 7 (43 43) TONE 7 (708) 332-3672 CN-71 34
FREEPORT SUBDIVISION MP 34 to MP 36 ABS and Track Authority in effect MP 34 to East Jay CTC in effect at East Jay 34 EAST Signal Rules 803-816 are in effect Rt. 59 (at grade) MP 34 to MP 36..................40 East Jay - When Track Authority is required on the Connecting Track between North Iowa and East Jay, it will be issued by Desk 7 RTC. MUNGER MP 34.3 35 Munger Rd. (at grade) MP 35.4 ABS TA CTC NORTH IOWA MP 35.5 Leithton Sub Controlled by Desk 11 RTC (91 91) (815) 740-6743 EAST JAY MP 35.7 Connecting Track CTC ABS TA 36 Leithton Subdivision (Page CN-26) Powis Rd. (at grade) RTC DESK 7 (43 43) TONE 7 (708) 332-3672 CN-72
LAKEFRONT SUBDIVISION MP 0 to MP 4 Track Authority in effect MP 1.6 to MP 4 Signal Rules 803-816 are in effect MP 0.0 to MP Bridge 710.........10 Bridge 710 to Signal 4113.........20 Signal 4113 to MP 4.............25 High Threat Urban Area - HTUA is in effect. SO CHGO YARD MP 0.0 WEST 0 Stateline - 6 axle locomotives are prohibited on Tracks 8-13. CSL Crossing - Westward movements stopped by stop indication must immediately communicate with CN Bridge 710 operator. If no operator on duty, be governed by instructions in the release box. Eastward movements are governed by the release box. Rule 530 - Infrequently used Automatic Warning Devices: MP 1.83-95th St. MP 2.46-100th St. Trackage west of MP 1.6 is designated Non-Main Track. BRIDGE 710 MP 1.4 CSL CROSSING MP 1.6 Automatic Interlocking Scrap Processing TA 1 CRL Calumet River SC & IH 95th St. (at grade) 2 98th St. (at grade) 99th St. (at grade) 100th St. (at grade) 4113 3 RTC DESK 11 (16 16) TONE 4-1 (708) 332-4375 CN-73 STATELINE MP 3.5 Marina Lot Drive (at grade) 4 Stateline Generating Station
LAKEFRONT SUBDIVISION MP 4 to MP 9 Track Authority in effect ABS in effect MP 6.9 to MP 9 Signal Rules 803-816 are in effect MP 4 to MP 9..................25 Bridge 728 - Contact NS Chicago West Dispatcher (46 46) for operation over the bridge. 4 Calumet Ave. (at grade) Lake St. (at grade) WEST 5 117th St. (at grade) Front St. (at grade) 4500 6 ABS Private Road (at grade) WHITING MP 6.9 CSX Arcelor Mittal MARKS MP 7.3 Storage Track 7 Arcelor Mittal Steel Lead HICK MP 8.1 Bridge 728 8 Indiana Harbor Ship Canal MICHIGAN AVE. MP 8.8 IHB RTC DESK 11 (16 16) TONE 4-1 (708) 332-4375 CN-74 9
LAKEFRONT SUBDIVISION MP 9 to Kirk Yard Jct. Track Authority in effect MP 9 to Stockton 1 CTC in effect Stockton 1 to Kirk Yard Jct. ABS in effect MP 9 to Stockton 1 Signal Rules 803-816 are in effect MP 9 to MP 10.3................25 MP 10.3.......................20 MP 10.3 to MP 10.9.............25 MP 10.9.......................20 MP 10.9 to Stockton 1............25 Stockton 1 to Kirk Yard Jct.........20 IHB 9 Casino Entrance Rd. (overpass) 10 WEST Center Rd. (at grade) Casino Access (overpass) Lehigh Rd. (at grade) Lehigh Cement 11 ABS TA CTC STOCKTON 1 MP 11.1 NIPSCO CLS&E WYE Clark Rd. (at grade) 12 RTC DESK 11 (16 16) TONE 4-1 (708) 332-4375 CN-75 KIRK YARD JCT. MP 12.2
ELSDON SUBDIVISION MP 6.9 to MP 10 Rule 520 in effect MP 6.9 to MP 8.7 CTC in effect MP 8.7 to MP 10 Signal Rules 817-832 are in effect MP 7.1 to MP 8.7 - Running Track..20 MP 8.7 to MP 10................60 High Threat Urban Area - HTUA is in effect between MP 6.9 and MP 10. CSX Track 1 CSX Track 2 NS Fence Track No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 WEST 43rd St. (underpass) RAILPORT MP 6.9 47th St. (underpass) BRC BNSF NS 8 7 CTC IHB CN Corwith Lead Main Track ELSDON MP 8.7 51st. St. (at grade) Industry Lead Kedzie Ave. (underpass) California Ave. (underpass) Western Ave. (underpass) CSX 2 CSX 1 NS 9 Running Track 55th St. (at grade) 58th St. (underpass) 59th St. (underpass) 60th St. (underpass) 102 103 10 RTC DESK 10 (28 28) TONE 9-0 (248) 740-6774 CN-76
ELSDON SUBDIVISION MP 10 to MP 14 CTC in effect MP 10 to Hayford ABS and Rule 512 Paragraph A are in effect on Mains 1 & 2 MP 11.8 to MP 14 Signal Rules 817-832 are in effect MP 10 to MP 11.5...............40 MP 11.5 - over switch (HER).......20 MP 11.5 to MP 11.8..............40 Hayford - BRC connections.......15 MP 11.8 to MP 12.3..............30 MP 12.3 to MP 14...............40 High Threat Urban Area - HTUA is in effect between MP 10 and MP 14. Chicago Office of Emergency Communications (911) Center has identified the following crossings as critical emergency routes: 83rd Place - MP 12.9 87th St. - MP 13.3 If either of these crossings will be blocked for 10 minutes or longer, notify BI Jct. Operator immediately. Operator must notify the 911 Center at (312) 746-6417, with name of the railroad, name of the blocked crossing, reason for obstruction, and call back number. When the crossing is clear, BI Jct. Operator must be notified in order to cancel the report of the blocked crossing. HAYFORD MP 11.8 Controlled by BRC (26 26) (708) 496-4103 Old Wye New Wye 10 WEST 61st St. (underpass) 62nd St. (underpass) 63rd St. (underpass) 64th St. (underpass) 65th St. (underpass) 66th St. (underpass) 67th St. (underpass) 11 71st St. (at grade) 12 Hayford Runaround CTC ABS 512A 79th St. (at grade) BRC ASHBURN MP 12.8 Controlled by NS Landers (22 22) (773) 933-5631 Southwest Hwy (at grade) 83rd Pl (at grade) Metra Southwest Service 13 87th St. (at grade) 138 91st St. (at grade) RTC DESK 10 (28 28) TONE 9-0 (248) 740-6774 CN-77 14
ELSDON SUBDIVISION MP 14 to MP 19 ABS and Rule 512 Paragraph A are in effect on Mains 1 & 2 MP 14 to MP 19 Signal Rules 817-832 are in effect 14 WEST MP 14 to MP 19................40 High Threat Urban Area - HTUA is in effect between MP 14 and MP 19. 94th St. (at grade) Kedzie Ave. (at grade) Chicago Office of Emergency Communications (911) Center has identified the following crossings as critical emergency routes: 95th St. - MP 14.5 103rd St. - MP 15.5 111th St. - MP 16.5 115th St. - MP 17.0 Westward Trains in excess of 2,900 feet must not pass 115th St. if the train cannot proceed through Ashburn and Hayford without delay. If any of the above crossings will be blocked for 10 minutes or longer, notify BI Jct. Operator immediately. Operator must notify the COEC Center at (312) 746-6417 with name of the railroad, name of the blocked crossing, reason for obstruction, and call back number. When the crossing is clear, BI Jct. Operator must be notified in order to cancel the report of the blocked crossing. 160 95th St. (at grade) 15 99th St. (at grade) 151 103rd St. (at grade) 16 111th St. (at grade) 17 115th St. (at grade) 171 119th St. (at grade) 180 18 123rd St. (at grade) 127th St. (at grade) 187 Pedestrian Crossing Union St. (at grade) 19 RTC DESK 10 (28 28) TONE 9-0 (248) 740-6774 CN-78
ELSDON SUBDIVISION MP 19 to MP 21 ABS and Rule 512 Paragraph A are in effect on Mains 1 & 2 MP 19 to MP 19.5 CTC in effect on Mains 1 & 2 MP 19.5 to MP 21 Signal Rules 817-832 are in effect MP 19 to MP 19.3...............40 MP 19.3 to MP 19.7.............30 MP 19.7 to MP 20.8.............45 MP 20.8 to MP 21...............60 High Threat Urban Area - HTUA is in effect between MP 19 and MP 21. Tower 19 BI JCT. MP 19.3 WEST Vermont St. (underpass) Cal-Sag Channel No. 8 Rock No. 10 ABS 512A Broadway St. (at grade) BROADWAY MP 19.5 IAIS CTC Metra RI 5 4 3 1 IHB CSX 20 139th St. (overpass) 20.5 Western Ave. (at grade) 20.6 20.7 20.8 21 RTC DESK 10 (28 28) TONE 9-0 (248) 740-6774 CN-79
ELSDON SUBDIVISION MP 21 to MP 24 CTC in effect MP 21 to MP 24 Signal Rules 817-832 are in effect MP 21 to MP 24................60 CN Jct. - North Wye.............10 CN Jct. - Southeast Wye..........20 CN Jct. - Southwest Wye.........10 High Threat Urban Area - HTUA is in effect between MP 21 and MP 24. 21 WEST Robey St. (at grade) Lincoln St. (at grade) Wood St. (at grade) I-57 SB I-57 NB CJ MP 22.6 22 147th St. Rt. 83 (at grade) CSX Ashland Ave. (at grade) Center St. (at grade) 150th St. (at grade) Broadway (at grade) 23 Park Ave. (at grade) Chicago Subdivision (Page CN-50) Southwest Wye Southeast Wye North Wye Metra Track 1 Metra Track 2 CN CN Thoroughfare 3 Thoroughfare 4 Track 7 CN JCT. MP 23.2 Halsted St. (at grade) 155th St. (at grade) Vincennes Rd. (at grade) 24 RTC DESK 10 (28 28) TONE 9-0 (248) 740-6774 CN-80 CSX
ELSDON SUBDIVISION MP 24 to MP 30 CTC in effect MP 24 to MP 30 Signal Rules 817-832 are in effect 24 WEST MP 24 to MP 25.2...............60 MP 25.2 - UP Crossing...........30 Thornton Jct. - UP Connection.....15 MP 25.2 to MP 30...............60 159th St. (US 6) (at grade) Indiana Ave. (underpass) High Threat Urban Area - HTUA is in effect between MP 24 and MP 30. 25 MP 25.9 - Westward trains that do not have a proceed indication at Thornton Jct. must stop at the restart sign located 225 feet eat of 170th St. at MP 25.9. THORNTON JCT. MP 25.2 UP Thornton Jct. - Westward trains required to hand operate dual control switches must wait 5 minutes after lining the switches before proceeding. South Park Ave. (at grade) 170th St. (at grade) 26 I-80/294 WB I-80/294 EB 27 Ill 394 SB Ill 394 NB 273 275 274 276 Volbrecht Rd. (at grade) Ridge Rd. (at grade) 28 182nd St. (at grade) Torrence Ave. (at grade) 29 293 295 RTC DESK 10 (28 28) TONE 9-0 (248) 740-6774 CN-81 294 296 Burnham Ave. (at grade) 30
ELSDON SUBDIVISION MP 30 to MP 36.5 CTC in effect MP 30 to MP 36.5 Signal Rules 817-832 are in effect MP 30 to MP 32.7 Signal Rules 803-816 are in effect MP 32.7 to Griffith MP 30 to MP 34................60 MP 34 - NS Crossing............30 MP 34 to MP 36.1...............60 MP 36.1 - Matteson Sub Crossing..40 Griffith - Old Connection to Matteson Sub...............25 Griffith - New Connection to Matteson Sub...............20 MP 36.1 to MP 36.5.............60 MUNSTER MP 31.0 CSX 30 31 32 WEST Wentworth Ave. (at grade) Calumet Ave. (at grade) High Threat Urban Area - HTUA is in effect between MP 30 and MP 36.5. Rule 411 - Locomotive Whistle Quiet Zone in effect: At Broad Street (MP 36.09) 329 330 White Oak Rd. (at grade) 327 328 33 US 41 (overpass) HAYS MP 34.0 34 NS Kennedy Ave. (at grade) 35 Main St. (at grade) 36 Broad St. (at grade) GRIFFITH MP 36.1 Matteson Sub (Page CN-41) Old Connection RTC DESK 10 (28 28) TONE 9-0 (248) 740-6774 CN-82 New Connection Main St. (at grade)