(1) When a failure of Automatic signalling between two adjacent stations is likely to last for some time or cause serious delay, trains shall be worked, in accordance with rule 218.
¹Hkkx IIµ[k.M 3(i)º Hkkjr dk jkti=k % vlk/kj.k 213
(2) Before suspending the automatic system of working the Station Master at either end shall confirm that the last train in the section has cleared and arrived complete at other end and the section is clear of any other obstruction and make an entry to this effect in the Train Signal Register.
(3) None of the manual or semi-automatic departure signal shall be taken 'OFF' instead authority to pass them at 'ON', and a separate authority to pass intermediate automatic signals at ‘ON’ shall be given to Loco pilot.
(4) At the next station, the train shall be received on proper signals if they are working or else, the Loco pilot shall bring his train to a stand outside the first Stop signal and sound one long whistle or advise the Station Master on duty through approved means of communication. The Loco pilot shall proceed past the first Stop signal which cannot be taken 'off' only when authorised in accordance with rule 211.
(5) As soon as signals are put right, normal working of trains on Automatic Block System may be resumed, after exchanging messages with Private Numbers by the on duty Station Masters concerned, assuring that the section is clear and make an entry to this effect in the Train Signal Register.
(6) All movement of trains and authorities issued shall be recorded in Train Signal Register.