DEFECTIVE POINTS
DEFECTIVE POINTS – SR 3.77-1
On receipt of information that points are defective or cannot for any reason be fully operated, the SM must normalize the signals and points concerned and attempt to re-operate them. If the defective is still persist, and S & T staffs responsible for the maintenance of the S & T gears are available , they must be promptly advised. Where, however such S & T staffs are not available, he must personally inspect the points to find out the cause and remedy the defect, if he can. If he cannot, he must promptly advise “all concerned”.
