29. Reopening of track after temporary suspension

When an accident has occurred, resulting in a temporary

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suspension of traffic, and either the original track and works have been rapidly restored to their original standard or a temporary diversion has been laid for the purpose of restoring communication, the original track and works so restored may be reopened or the temporary diversion opened, as the case may be, subject to the following conditions:

that the railway official in charge of the works undertaken by reason of the accident has certified in writing that the reopening of the restored track and works or the opening of the temporary diversion will not, in his opinion, cause any danger to the public or any damage to the goods carried thereon; and

that written notice of the reopening of the track and works or the opening of the diversion shall have been sent to the Director General.