When the train of inferior right has reached the designated point, the order is fulfilled, and the train must then be governed by time-table and train-rules or further orders.
The following modification of this form of order will be applicable for giving a work train the right of track over all other trains in case of a wreck or break in the track:—
EXAMPLE.
Work Train Extra 275 has right of track over all trains between Stockholm and Edinburgh from 7 P. M. ——.
This gives the work train the exclusive right of the track between the points designated.
This form is equivalent in effect to that known as the "Regardless" order, which reads thus:
"No. 2 will run to (Lyons) regardless of No. 1."
The term "regardless," although having something of a reckless sound, has been taken as exactly indicating the purport of this order, viz.: that a train is to cease to regard certain rights of another which are conferred by the rules, but are suspended or abrogated by this order. Here, as in other duplicate orders, it is understood that a new right conferred upon one train takes away or limits a right of some other train; and that an order allowing a train to run regardless of another requires the latter to keep out of the way.
It was thought best, and is certainly an improvement, to dispense with the old designation and adopt for this order a title and phraseology indicating its purport more specifically.
The ordinary use of this order is to advance a train to a point within the time of one superior to it, when there may be uncertainty as to the trains actually meeting there. The trains would usually proceed expecting to meet, but anticipating possible new orders. If the Dispatcher thinks he is likely to have further orders, he may find it best to add, "and ask for further orders." This will bring the trainmen at once to the office on arrival if the opposing train is not seen. A positive meeting-order is to be preferred to this form when it will as well serve the purpose. A note to this effect was proposed in the Time Convention, but it was finally determined that this should be left to the discretion of operating officers.