Hoghead 1 Wrote:
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> > > > Is this a line with no signals?
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> > > Do they require SPAF?
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> > What is SPAF?
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> SPAF stands for Switch Position Awareness Form. It
> is an additional tool in dark (non-signaled)
> territory to help crews focus on making sure the
> switch has been restored to its proper position
> when they are done using it. It has been a while
> since I've had to use one, but I believe the basic
> notations that have to be filled out are time,
> location, employee, and position of switch as you
> left it when you were finished at that location.
> This form was developed after one too many
> incidents of crews leaving switches lined for
> other than main track, and the next train through
> didn't fare so well. It is not fool proof, by any
> means, but is designed to get the employees
> involved in handling the switch to think twice
> about being sure it is restored to its normal
> position before they leave.

OK, I see.

I don't have any information about what CSX requires.