Rule 573 — Reversing Direction

1. (a)A train or transfer, having passed beyond the limits of a block, must not back into that block until the RTC has been informed, and such train or transfer is authorized by; Note: (iii) does not dispense with the requirements of Rule 564 at a Stop Signal except in the application of Rule 566(g) or 577(f).
2. (i)the indication of a block signal, other than a Restricting Signal equipped with a plate displaying the letter “R”, or a Stop and Proceed Signal;
3. (i)to reverse a distance of 300 feet or less, a crew member must take up a position to see the section of track to be used is clear and will remain clear of equipment or a track unit; or
4. (ii)to reverse a distance greater than 300 feet, a flagman must take up a position beyond the farthest point to which the train or transfer may extend. Stop signals must be given by the flagman from a point where they can be plainly seen from an approaching train or transfer from not less than 300 yards.
5. (ii)Rule 564 or 567.3; or
6. (b)When a train or transfer has entered a controlled location on signal indication, and stops with its trailing end within such controlled location, it may only move in the opposite direction within the controlled location with permission from the RTC . Unless relieved by the RTC , the movement must comply with Rule 104.2(b). RTC permission does not authorize occupancy outside of the controlled location.
7. (c)Provided it will not re-enter a block it has cleared, a train or transfer may reverse direction within a block without Rule 566, 567 or 577 protection as follows:
8. (iii)Rule 566, 567 or 577.

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