Accrington on Rails - The Tramways: A Complete History - Robert Kenyon

20.Should there be an accident in any shape or form externally to the car or internally to a passenger, then the car must be stopped immediately. All witnesses’ details and statements should be noted accurately along with an accurate account of what had transpired. In cases of injury all assistance must be rendered to the victim. 21.All platform staff will be responsible for the state of their cars before taking them out in service with particular reference to all cushions, aprons and blinds and any other ancillary equipment. 22.The bell code between the Conductor and Driver will be as follows – One whistle or bell to stop, Two whistles or bells to move on. Three whistles or bells to indicate that the car is full. Continuous sounding of whistle or bell means stop immediately. 23.No passenger will be allowed to ride without paying a fare, the exceptions being officials of the tramway or those holding passes which must be recorded on the Way Bill. 24.Should a Driver attempt to diminish the receipts of his Conductor by deliberately increasing or decreasing the speed of his car, or by not stopping promptly when signalled to do so by his Conductor, or attempt to intimidate his Conductor or be guilty of any other misconduct, then the Conductor must make a report in writing for forwarding to the Manager. Whenever this occurs and no report is made then both will either be demoted or dismissed. 25.Every member of staff will be furnished with a copy of these Rules & Regulations carrying them with them at all times when on duty, and be bound by them. 26.No Driver will exceed the speed specified in the Board of Trade Regulations, which must be committed to memory. 27.When driving care must be taken when approaching turnout and specified passing places, and should halt in a straight line when the approaching car has not arrived. Should either car miss the points, the brakes must be instantly applied to avoid any collision. Cars must not meet on a single line section, but if this should occur the one closest to a passing place must reverse back so as to allow the other car to pass. On these occasions a report must be made by both Drivers to the Inspector on duty. 28.Driver’s attention is specifically called to the absolute necessity of keeping punctual time, as any delay will have a knock-on effect, and any culpable neglect in timekeeping will be severely punished. 29.On approaching a steep gradient Drivers must bring their cars to a dead stand, and examine the brakes and sanders to ascertain they are in full working order before attempting to descend, proceeding as slowly as is necessary so as never to lose control of their cars. 30.If a Driver cannot keep time through no fault of his own he must report the cause to his Inspector, and must read the depot notice board on every occasion before leaving. Any breach of this edict will not be excused. 31.In cases of wilful obstruction the police must be alerted. 32.Drivers must ring their bells clearly at all stopping places and termini, and before crossing any street ends or cross roads, but care must be taken not to sound when in close proximity to horses. 33.Should a Driver not be satisfied with the condition of his car, he should report this to either the Traffic or Depot Superintendent and enter this in the Report Book. 34.If the Driver requires any repairs done to his car he must enter these in the Report Book, neatly, clearly and concisely in his own handwriting. 35.Every Driver must have his car ready and prepared for service at the specified time and be under the instruction of his Conductor whilst on duty, whilst reporting any irregularities occurring whilst on duty to an Inspector. 36.No Driver must leave his car at any time whilst out on the line, without first applying the brakes and removing the controller’s handles.

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