Section 69: Normal position of points and locking of facing points

(1) All points shall normally be set for the straight except when otherwise authorised by these rules or by special instructions.

(2) Facing points, when neither interlocked nor key locked, shall be locked for the passage of a train either by a clamp and padlock or cotter bolt.

(3) Points leading from running lines to non-interlocked lines or yard shall be set and locked to ensure isolation of running lines and non-interlocked lines or yard. Similarly points isolating traffic yard from non-traffic yard like loco shed, sick lines shall also be set and kept locked to ensure isolation of traffic yard and non-traffic yard.