ARTICLE V   FINAL TERMINAL DELAYS, FREIGHT SERVICE

Section I Computation of Time

     In freight service all time, in excess of 60 minutes, computed from the time engine reaches switch, or signal governing same, used in entering final terminal yard track where train is to be left or yarded, until finally relieved from duty, shall be paid for as final terminal delay; provided, that if a train is deliberately delayed between the last siding or station and such switch or signal, the time held at such point will be added to any time calculated as final terminal delay.

Section 2 - Extension of Time

     Where mileage is allowed between the point where final terminal delay time begins and the point where finally relieved, each mile so allowed will extend the 60 minute period after which final terminal delay payment begins by the number of minutes equal to 60 divided by the applicable overtime divisor (60/12.5 4.8; 60/12.75 4.7; 60/13 = 4.6; 60/13.25 = 4.5; 60/13.5 4.4, etc.).

Section 3 Payment Computation

     All final terminal delay, computed as provided for in this Article, shall be paid for, on the minute basis, at one-eighth (1/8th) of the basic daily rate in effect as of October 31, 1985, according to class of service and engine used, in addition to full mileage of the trip, with the understanding that the actual time consumed in the performance of service in the final terminal for which an arbitrary allowance of any kind is paid shall be deducted from the final terminal time under this Article. The rate of pay for final terminal delay allowance shall not be subject to increases of any kind.

     After road overtime commences, final terminal delay shall not apply and road overtime shall be paid until finally relieved from duty.

     NOTE: The phrase "relieved from duty" as used in this Article includes time required to make inspection, complete all necessary reports and/or register off duty.

Section 4 - Multiple Trips

     When a tour of duty is composed of a series of trips, final terminal delay will be computed on only the last trip of the tour of duty.

Section 5 - Exceptions

     This Article shall not apply to pusher, helper, mine run, shifter, roustabout, transfer, belt line, work, wreck, construction, road switcher or district run service. This Article shall not apply to circus train service where special rates or allowances are paid for such service.

     NOTE: The question as to what particular service is covered by the designations used in Section 5 shall be determined on each individual railroad in accordance with the rules and practices in effect thereon.

Section 6 - Local Freight Service

     In local freight service, time consumed in switching at final terminal shall not be included in the computation of final terminal delay time.

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     This Article shall become effective November 1, 1985 except on such carriers as may elect to preserve existing rules or practices and so notify the authorized employee representatives on or before such date.