S-3.3, r. 2 - Regulation respecting rail safety

Schedule Disposition versions

2012-09-01

SCHEDULE II

(s. 22)

WHISTLE OR HORN SIGNALS

Sound                        Indication

(1)           o              Stop signal. Braking system is equalized; angle cock 
                             may be closed and the cars may be uncoupled.

(2)           oo            (a) Answer to a “stop” signal (except a fixed signal).
                            (b) Answer to any signal not otherwise provided for.
                             NOTE: b is not applicable when switching.

(3)          oooo            Call for signals;

(4)      Succession of       Alarm for persons or animals on or near the track.
         short sounds

(5)        _ _ o _          (a) At every whistle sign.
                            (b) At least 20 seconds of every level crossing, to be 
                                prolonged or repeated until the level crossing is 
                                fully occupied by the engine or cars pushed.
                            (c) At frequent intervals when view is restricted by 
                                weather, curvature or other conditions.

Signals are illustrated by “o” for short sounds; “_” for longer sounds.        

O.C. 1401-2000, Sch. II.