Can trains trail through all Automatic Safety Switches without aligning them by hand?

Trains must not trail through Automatic Safety Switches without aligning them by hand. Automatic Safety Switches are designed to automatically align under certain conditions, but this does not allow for an assumption that they will always be in the correct position for a train to pass through safely. Misalignment can lead to dangerous situations, including train derailments or collisions.

The rules require that these switches be properly aligned to ensure the safety of train movements. This protocol is in place to support operational safety and maintain control over train routing, thereby reducing the risk of accidents.

While there may be specific scenarios in which a train can proceed with special instructions or under the terms specified by timetable, the general rule is that switches need to be manually aligned to ensure the safety of all train operations. Consequently, trains cannot trail through all Automatic Safety Switches without this essential procedure.