Rules changes that are planned to take effect on April 15, 2012.  

GCOR Rule 10.1  and Safety Rule 81.4.1

Rule 10.1 -

Major Change requested by the FRA - It makes a 10 Minute Wait rather than a 5 minute wait when entering a main track when a signal governs movement over a hand operated switch that is not electrically locked.  The major change is after being authorized by the control operator to occupy any track where CTC is in effect, after the switch is opened, if the signal does not display a proceed indication, crew must wait 10 Minutes.  This used to be a 5 minute wait.  This is a major change

Rule 81.4.1 - Change to the On and Off Standing Equipment.

4th Bullet - Pause at the bottom step maintaining 4 point contact and observe surface conditions of the ground and activity in the area before getting off.  Guard against injury by looking out for unsafe footing, obstructions or equipment moving on other tracks,  Perform a 180 degree look before stepping off equipment.

5th Bullet - When getting off, retain grip with both hands on the hand hold until both feet are firmly placed on the ground or other support and pause with 4 point contact before releasing your grip on the hand rails.

7th Bullet - Also, when practical, get off equipment on the same side that you got on the equipment.  (This has been added so if practical, the employee will know that the equipment is good as they used to get on the car)