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The GCOR rules are intended to enhance [[railroad]] [[safety]]. The rules cover employee responsibilities, signaling equipment, procedures for safe train movement, dealing with accidents and other topics that directly and indirectly affect railroad safety. Some [[railroad|railroads]] modify the GCOR rules to suit their specific operations.
 
The GCOR is supplemented by System Special Instructions, [[Timetables]], Hazardous Materials Instructions, Air Brake and Train Handling Instructions, and General Orders. These documents are issued by each individual railroad. System Special instructions and, [[Timetables]], and General Order can modify or amend the General Code of Operating Rules. GCOR 1.3.2 states that General Orders replace any rule, special instruction, or regulation that conflicts with the general order.
 
Most railroads are using the Sixth Edition, Effective April 7, 2010.
 
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