645 posted:Gregg posted:CN train crews have to write the rules every 2 years and also pass a medical.
The crews do not write the rules! Crews do have to pass the rules test which proves they know the rules but that is not the same as creating (writing) rules.
That said crews are responsible for "writing" rules in an indirect sense due to errors made on the job which result in injury and/or damage. When events occur there is an investigation and sometimes new rules are issued to try preventing a certain act or circumstance from occurring again which led to an incident. That is why it is sometimes said the "rulebook is written in blood" as literally sometimes a railroad employee is hurt or dies on the job which is an unfortunate fact of railroading.
You're right. I assumed everyone would be discerning enough to understand that one must write a test, not actually create the rules. Please accept my humble apology.
Ever heard of a tell tale sign?
