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The '''General Code of Operating Rules''' ('''GCOR''') is a set of operating rules for railroads in the [[United States]]. The GCOR is used by [[Class I railroad]]s west of the [[Chicago]], most of the [[Class II railroad]]s, and many [[Short-line railroad]]s.{{fact|date=December 2018}}

Some railroads in northeast United States follow [[NORAC]], while [[Canada]] and [[Mexico]] have their own set of operating rules that govern their railroad operations.{{fact|date=December 2018}}

==Overview==

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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, [[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.<ref>{{cite book|title=General Code of Operating Rules|year=2015}}</ref>

Some railroads will maintain what they call a "living rulebook." As amendments are released via general order or special instruction, they will update the specific page that was affected.{{fact|date=December 2018}}

Most railroads are using the Seventh Edition, effective April 1, 2015.{{fact|date=December 2018}}

==Categories==