(1) Shunting of trains or vehicles shall be supervised by Station Master or yard Master on duty, and carried out only on such lines, at such times, and in a manner, that it does not involve any danger.
(2) Shunting operations shall be controlled by either fixed shunt signals, or hand signals or verbal instructions given on the approved means of communication.
(3) Whenever coupling or uncoupling of vehicles or locomotives is involved, or where it becomes essential to use hand signals to guide Loco pilot the shunting operation shall be controlled either by appointed shunting staff where available or by the Assistant Loco pilot of the train to guide the Loco pilot.
(4) The Loco pilot shall not, however, depend entirely on signals verbal direction and shall always be vigilant and cautious.
(5) The speed during shunting operations shall not exceed fifteen kilometer per hour unless otherwise authorised by special instructions.
(6) Permission before entering on or crossing a running line, - No Loco pilot shall take his locomotive on or across any running line until he has satisfied himself that all the correct signals have been taken ‘OFF’ and Hand signals are being shown wherever prescribed.