(1) In automatic signalling territory, the trains shall run in the established direction only. The movement of trains against the established direction of the traffic is not permitted. However in case of temporary if it becomes unavoidable to introduce single line working to move trains against the established direction the trains shall be worked, from station to station over the section in accordance with rule 218.
(2) Before commencing movement in wrong direction 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 entries made in Train Signal Register.
(3) At the next station, the Loco pilot shall bring his train to a stand outside the first point and sound one long whistle or advise the Station Master on duty through approved means of communication. The Station Master after satisfying himself that all is safe shall arrange to pilot the train to its berthing place.
(4) When the normal working in the established direction is to be resumed, the Station Master at both ends shall first ensure that last of the train sent in wrong direction has arrived complete at next station, assuring that the section is clear under exchange of private number and entries made in Train Signal Register.
(5) All movement of trains and authorities issued shall be recorded in Train Signal Register.
214 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(i)]