Exam 2 Practice Questions

Before granting permission for a backup movement place track block or restrictive tag on the track segment where the movement will occur and ascertain from the train crew if additional authority is needed behind the train to accomplish the backup move by asking a crew member the following: (40.8)

"Do you need additional authority behind your train to accomplish this back up move?"

1. The track warrant is not in effect until the "___" time is shown on it. (14.9)

"OK"

The employee requesting track and time will state name, occupation, location and train or other identification. The employee will copy the authority granted on the form provided for that purpose, and repeat from the form the authority granted. If the authority is repeated correctly, the control operator will acknowledge with: (10.3)

"That is correct"

When the train receives these instructions, "_________ ___________, (______) __ (_____________) ______ _____________ ___ _______ __________ _______ ____ _________" specifying the route where applicable. The train must move at ___________ speed. (9.12.1)

- "After stopping, (train) at (location) has authority to pass signal displaying Stop indication," - restricted

"After arrival" authorities may be issued: (42.6.1)

- ABS Signaled territory when the opposing trains are issued a "proceed to" (box 2) authority

A track warrant must not be issued to protect men or equipment within the same or overlapping limits with a train unless: (14.5)

- All trains are authorized to proceed in one direction only, and the track warrant specifies that men or equipment do not occupy limits ahead of these trains. or - All trains authorized are notified of the men or equipment and have been instructed by track warrants to move at restricted speed within overlapping limits

If it is reported that an adjacent main track or controlled siding may be obstructed, immediately: (6.23)

- Apply block tag on obstructed track - Place restrictive info tag on the track next to it - Warn Notify trains in the block or entering the block about the UDE

Crew members must not exceed the speed shown on each permanent speed restriction sign until the rear of the train: (5.5)

- Has passed a permanent resume speed sign - Or has passed a sign showing a higher speed

If it is determined that the employee or vehicle is located outside the limits of the authority: (40.24)

- Instruct the employee to stop the movement. - Protect the movement. - Report the incident to the Chief Dispatcher and Signal Call Desk.

Before issuance, ascertain the following from the employee copying the track warrant: (42.1)

- Name - Occupation - Location on the Main Track or where Main Track will be entered.

If a highly visible marker becomes inoperative en route, the train crew must: (5.10.2)

- Notify the train dispatcher - Move the train to the next forward location where the highly visible marker can be repaired or replaced.

What must the train dispatcher do when trains are performing Work associated with track maintenance in ABS/CTC Territory? (40.28)

- Place a restrictive informational tag(s) in the control system at the affected location and brief with any following train within the same limits about the train performing work associated with track maintenance and the limits where they are working.

A green flag indicates the end of a temporary speed restriction. If a series of locations requires reduced speeds, the green flags could overlap yellow flags. When this is the case, employees must: (5.4.5)

- Place a yellow flag before each speed restriction. - Place a green flag at the end of the last speed restriction

When a signal is disregarded or it is suspected a train has overrun a Stop indication: (40.4.3)

- Provide protection against trains that may be approaching the location where adjacent tracks or conflicting routes may be fouled. - Notify the Chief Dispatcher of the facts. - Hold the train until the Chief Dispatcher provides handling instructions.

Before authorizing the train to proceed, the control operator must know that the: (9.12.1)

- Route is properly lined - No conflicting movement is occupying the block

In addition, where overlapping authorities exist behind a backup move: (40.8)

- Stop all other trains within the overlapping limits that will be affected by the move. - Provide protection against conflicting movements.

Before the Train Dispatcher gives a Train permission to pass stop indication, the Train Dispatcher must verify: (9.12.4)

- The train has authority beyond the stop indication - There are no conflicting movements

What are the three verbal authorities that grant authority on a main track?

- Track and Time. (10.3) - Verbal authority from a control operator (9.12.1) or - Entered track (10.1)

A train can legally enter CTC limits by:

- Track and Time. (10.3) - Verbal authority from a control operator (9.12.1) or - Signal indicating proceed from a controlled signal

At a signal displaying a Stop indication, if no conflicting movement is evident, the crew member must immediately contact the control operator, unless the train is: (9.12.1)

- Within track and time limits or - Entering track and time limits from any point other than either end of track and time limits.

Employees must not use the radio to give information to a train or engine crew about the ____________, _____________, ____________, or ________________ displayed by a fixed signal unless the information is given between __________________ or information is needed to warn or an __________ (2.12)

- name, position, aspect, or indication - members of the same crew, emergency

If authority can be granted as requested (40.7.4)

- restate the limits to requesting employee for confirmation. - If confirmation is received from the employee, issue the authority with no change in the confirmed limits.

If unable to grant authority with limits as requested (40.4.7)

- state limits that can be given, asking employee if usable. - If changed limits are usable, require the employee to repeat the changed limits to confirm understanding before issuing.

"After arrival" authorities may not be issued: (42.6.1)

- within non-signaled territory or against the current of traffic - into non-signaled territory or against the current of traffic from a signaled territory, such as CTC or ABS - if the opposing train is authorized by a work between (bi-directional) authority

Employees releasing track and time must state: (10.3)

-Their name or other identification. - The track and time limits being released, including number, if applicable.

ABCDE for backup moves: (6.6)

A - Another authority is not in effect unless conflicting movements are protected. B - A track bulletin Form B is not in effect. C - A main track is not removed from service by a form C track bulletin. D - Permission to leave Da Switch in the reverse position has not been granted. E - "Do you need any additional authority behind your train to complete this back up move?"

Except at interlockings, trains granted track and time: (10.3)

After stopping at a signal displaying a Stop indication, must be granted verbal authority to enter the limits at either end. Verbal authority is not required after stopping within the limits or when entering the limits at any other location. Train must move at restricted speed.

How do trains get passed a signal displaying stop indication within their limits? (10.3)

After stopping, they may proceed at restricted speed.

• When advised by the employee that tasks cannot be performed on the side opposite where a train may approach on the adjacent track, issue ____________ on the ____________ ______________. For the address, use the identification of the train the requesting employee is assigned to. (42.7?44.14)

Authority (Track Warrant/Track & Time) adjacent track

If it is suspected or becomes apparent that you, another train dispatcher or employees in the field may be involved in a rules violation, immediately report the situation to the ____________ __________________ (40.21)

Chief Dispatcher

Memory Jogger for 40.24

ESPN E - Employee Out of Limits (Verify Location) S - Stop Movement P - Protect Movement N - Notify the Chief Dispatcher (and/or signal call desk)

If no other employee has received track and time within the same limits, a train within the limits may release its track and time to move: (10.3)

In a specified direction

Trains will be identified by: (5.11)

Initials, engine number, and adding the direction when required.

If the train dispatcher cannot be contacted (9.12.4)

Move 100 feet past the signal, wait 5 minutes, then proceed at restricted speed.

While on duty, crew members must have a watch. Other employees must have access to a watch or clock. The watch or clock must: • Be in good working condition and reliable. • Display hours, minutes, and seconds. • ____________________________________________________________. • Be compared with the time source designated in special instructions. (1.48)

Not vary from the correct time by more than 30 seconds

All movements entering or moving within yard limits must be made at restricted speed unless: (6.13)

Operating under a (block) signal that is more favorable than approach.

What must the train dispatcher provide when main track is blocked? (15.5)

Protection

9.12.1 Memory Jogger:

Rabid Cats Always Bite Veterinarians Rabid - Route Lined Properly Cats - No Conflicting Movements Always - Always Block the Control Point Bite - Block Beyond the Control Point Veterinarians - Ask the Train Crew if the Signal Indicating Stop is Visible

If a signal is improperly displayed, or a signal, flag, or sign is absent from the place it is usually shown: (5.15)

Regard the signal as displaying the most restrictive indication it can give. However, if a semaphore arm is visible, it will govern.

Who must be notified when main tracks, sidings, or other tracks that are normally clear are blocked with equipment and cannot be cleared? (15.5)

The train dispatcher

After receiving restrictions, instructions or reports of unusual conditions, do the following: (40.7.1) - If verbally received, repeat the information received and obtain confirmation that the information repeated is correct. - ??? - Place appropriate restrictive tag(s) to protect speed restrictions and crossing warning conditions to ensure PTC enforcement.

Verbally notify trains that appear to be traversing or about to traverse the restriction., ask them if they are able to comply.

Definition of Restricted Speed: (6.27)

When required to move at restricted speed, movement must be made at a speed that allows stopping within half the range of vision short of: • Train. • Engine. • Railroad car. • Men or equipment fouling the track. • Stop signal. or • Derail or switch lined improperly. When a train or engine is required to move at restricted speed, the crew must keep a lookout for broken rail and not exceed 20 MPH. Comply with these requirements until the leading wheels reach a point where movement at restricted speed is no longer required.

Before granting Track and Time, the control operator must: (10.3.1)

apply blocking or marking devices to the control machine

Before passing over the switch, the train must stop and the employee must operate the switch by hand. After __ ________ ______ ______ or ______ has passed over the switch points, the employee must return the switch to power unless otherwise instructed by the control operator. (9.13)

at least one unit or car

If the control operator cannot line the dual control switch to the desired position, or the control machine does not indicate that the switch is lined and locked, the control operator must: (9.13)

authorize movement past the Stop indication and instruct the employee to operate the switch by hand. Movement may then proceed to that switch.

Track and time does not authorize trains to occupy the main track within: (10.3)

automatic interlocking limits.

When a hot box/bearing or hot wheel condition is indicated, the car (hazmat or not) must: (7.4D)

be set out

When a dragging equipment or high/wide/shifted load condition is indicated, the car (hazmat or not) must: (7.4D)

be set out, however, the indicated car may remain in the train if the condition is corrected or inspected by mechanical personnel and no defects are found.

Trains must release track and time ______________ the time granted expires. (10.3)

before

When necessary to modify the expiration time, an employee and the control operator must communicate __________ time expires to adjust the time granted. If the employee cannot contact the control operator and the time limit expires, authority is ___________ until the control operator is contacted. (10.3)

before, extended

Interlocking signals govern the use of interlocking routes. Where a track is signaled _______________ the ________________ _____________ the direction of movement, the interlocking signal is also a ________ signal. (9.3)

beyond, interlocking limits, block

In CTC Territory Where yard limits are in effect in CTC territory, the __________ ____________ must authorize any movement on the main track. (6.13)

control operator

A train must not enter or occupy any track where CTC is in effect unless a _____________ signal displays a proceed indication (10.1)

controlled

If authorized to "WORK BETWEEN" two specific points, the train or engine may move in __________ ________________ between those points. (14.3)

either direction

A crew member must attempt to contact the __________ ___ ___________ to avoid delay, giving the location of the red flag and the track being used. If instructions to proceed are received before the train stops, the train may pass the red flag without stopping. (5.4.7)

employee in charge

If track bulletin Form B is not in effect, instructions must include speed and distance. This speed must not be exceeded until the rear of the train has passed the specified distance from the red flag unless otherwise instructed by the __________ ___ ___________. (5.4.7)

employee in charge

Increase speed only after: a. A crew member has received instructions from _____ ____________ ___ ____________. or b. The ___________ ____________ of movement are 4 miles beyond the yellow-red flag, and the train dispatcher has verified that no track bulletin or track warrant protecting men or equipment is in effect at that location. (5.4.3)

employee in charge, leading wheels

When a yellow-red flag is displayed and no restriction is in effect as specified by a track bulletin, track warrant, or general order, a crew member must attempt to contact the ____________ ____ ___________ of the yellow-red flag. Crew members must be prepared to stop short of a red flag 2 miles beyond the yellow-red flag. If a red flag is displayed, proceed as outlined in Rule 5.4.7. If no red flag is displayed and no instructions have been provided by the employee in charge of the yellow-red flag: 1. Move at ___________ speed. (5.4.3)

employee in charge, restricted speed

Notify the ______________, if possible, when the switch is in hand operation and when it has been restored to power operation. (9.13.1)

engineer

The train must not move until the ___________ understands the track and time granted. (10.3)

engineer

In multiple main track territories or where sidings are adjacent to the main track(s), they will be placed on the _______ ________ of outside tracks. Unless otherwise specified by track bulletin, track warrant, special instructions or general orders. (5.4.8)

field side

When a station name designates the first-named point, authority extends: (14.2)

from and includes the last siding switch, authority extends from the station sign if no siding exists.

Block signals, cab signals, or both: (9.3)

govern the use of blocks

A permanent resume speed sign or a speed sign showing a _________ speed will be placed at the end of each restriction. (5.5)

higher

Do not grant permission for a backup movement where MW authorities exist that will be affected without conducting a _____ _____________ with the ____ employee. (40.8)

job briefing, MW

Before track and time is granted where limits will be jointly occupied, the control operator must issue ______ _______ ___ _________ to all trains, machines, track cars, or employees within the same limits or that will enter the limits. Trains must move at ___________ ___________ within joint track and time limits. (10.3.3)

joint track and time, restricted speed

On territories where Hi-Rail Limits Compliance System (HLCS) is in effect, a warning display will appear on control system equipment when GPS and HLCS equipped vehicles associated with an authority indicate outside of their authority limits. When warning is displayed: • Promptly check for conflicting authorities and provide protection against any conflicting movements. • Do not request any signal or switch changes within or at either end of the authority limits associated with the alarming equipment until the status of that equipment has been determined. • Contact the employee or vehicle number that was reported in the warning, advising them where the system indicates they are _____________ and ask them to ________ ________ _______. (40.24)

located, verify their location

Resume speed only after: a. The crew has received a ____________ ____________ associated with the yellow flag. b. The rear of the train has passed a ______ _______. or c. The _______ of the train has traveled 4 miles beyond the yellow flag and the train dispatcher has verified that no mandatory directive specifying a temporary speed restriction is in effect. (5.4.2)

mandatory directive, green flag, rear

Track warrant instructions _________ ___ __________ where yard limits or restricted limits are in effect (14.1)

must be followed

Before a field employee reports clear or releases a portion of authority limits, and the Train Dispatcher/Control Operator accepts the information, the following must occur: • The employee will provide their ____________ or ___________ __________________ and ______________ number to the Train Dispatcher/Control Operator. (2.14.2)

name, other identification and the authority number

if after repeating the authority to the control operator, the employee does not hear the response from the control operator "That is correct," the employee must _____ ______________ the track. The employee requesting track and time must contact the control operator as soon as possible and confirm with the control operator that the track and time was not received (10.3)

not occupy

Within yard limits, trains or engines are authorized to use the main track _________ __________________ against other trains or engines. Engines must give way as soon as possible to trains as they approach. Engines must keep posted as to the arrival of passenger trains and must not delay them. (6.13)

not protecting

Employees may display yellow-red flags from ______ _______ ________ to _______ ________ _______ a track bulletin Form __ is in effect. During that time the employee in charge may provide train instructions to proceed without restriction, specifying the Track Bulletin number and advising no red flag is displayed. (5.4.3)

one hour before to one hour after, Form B

On the main track where movement with the current of traffic is in effect, after stopping, a crew member must contact the train dispatcher or control operator and obtain: (9.12.4)

permission to pass the Stop indication, then proceed at restricted speed.

Obtain _____________ from the ___________ _____________ or ___________ ______________ before making a reverse movement, unless the movement is within the same signaled block. (6.4.1)

permission, train dispatcher or control operator

At their initial station, issue the Make sure all track bulletin restrictions which are in effect between _____________ ____ ___________ for a train crew are included in the general track bulletin or track warrant received at the initial station. (41.3)

point of origin and final destination

A track warrant must inform the employee in charge of men or equipment about the trains. If the track is not safe for trains to move at restricted speed, the employee must protect the track with _______ _______ (14.5)

red flags

Blocking or marking devices must not be changed or removed until limits have been ____________ to the control operator (10.3.1)

released

All other rules, where required, ________ ____ __________ when complying with the indication of block and interlocking signals. (9.3)

remain in effect

If the signal governs movements from a siding or other track to the main track, comply with Rule 9.17 (Entering Main Track at Hand-Operated or Spring Switch), then proceed at ___________ __________. (9.12.4)

restricted speed

Within restricted limits, trains or engines are authorized to use the main track not protecting against other trains or engines. All movements must be made at _____________ __________. (6.14)

restricted speed

Upon observing or having advance knowledge that a block signal may require restricted speed due to yard limits, if entering or within yard limits, the movement must be at _________ __________ at that block signal, or as soon as possible thereafter, consistent with good train handling. Yard limits remain in effect continuously unless otherwise specified by ______________ _____________ or ___________ ______________. (6.13)

restricted speed, special instructions or track bulletin

Flags must be displayed to the ______ of the track as viewed from an approaching train. (5.4.8)

right

On double track, trains must keep to the: (6.24)

right unless otherwise instructed.

Men or equipment may receive a track warrant in the ___________ ____________ as trains to occupy or perform maintenance on the main track without other _____________(14.5)

same manner, protection

If it is determined that the employee or vehicle has not exceeded the limits of authority and the reason is not determined to be a thumb wheel issue or other explainable reason, report this information to the ________ ______ _________ at the earliest opportunity. (20.24)

signal call desk

(5.4.7) When a red flag is displayed between the rails of a track, the train must _______ _____ _____ ____________ until the flag has been removed by an ___________ _____ _____ ____________ that placed it.

stop and not proceed, employee of the same class

Proceed from one point to another in _______ ________________ the track warrant specifies. (14.3)

the direction

After receiving authority behind trains, and before occupying or fouling the track or using the authority as a method of protection, _____ ______________ ___ __________ must establish direct radio contact with a __________ __________ of each train listed on the authority (6.2.1)

the employee in charge, crew member

When the selector lever is in the HAND position or the crank has been removed from the holder, signals governing movements over the switch will display a Stop indication, and movements will be governed by: (9.13.1)

the employee operating the switch

Where designated by the timetable, a track warrant will authorize main track use under the direction of: (14.1)

the train Dispatcher, yard Limits or restricted limits

Timetable characters are letters and symbols located in the ____________ ___________ column. These letters and symbols indicate the special conditions at specific locations (such as yard limits and manual interlockings). A timetable station column may also include information on the method of operation (such as TWC, ABS, CTC, or DTC) (4.3)

timetable station

When a station name designates the last-named point, authority extends: (14.2)

to and includes the first siding switch, authority extends to the station sign if no siding exists.

Rules may be issued, canceled, or modified by __________ ____________, _________ _________, or ____________ ___________. (1.3.1)

track bulletin, general order, or special instructions

Movements against the current of traffic must not be made unless authorized or protected by: (6.14)

track warrant, track bulletin, yardmaster, or other authorized employee

When a crew member informs the control operator that the authority is released between two specific points, the authority is considered _______ between those points. This track release must begin at the _________ ________ of the authority. (10.3)

void, outer limits

When a train or engine is advised that ____________ limits have been established behind their train, obtain permission from the _________ ___ ___________ to make any reverse movements, including within the same signaled block. (6.4.1)

working, employee in charge

When a yellow flag is displayed and no restriction is in effect as specified by a mandatory directive, once the train is 2 miles beyond the yellow flag, crew members must: 1. Continue moving the train not exceeding ___ MPH (5.4.2)

10 MPH

A track bulletin will also be issued at least _____ hours before the new timetable goes into effect and continue for ___ days after the effective date. (4.1.1)

24 hours , 6 days

At least ______ hours before a new timetable goes into effect, notification will be made by _________ __________. (4.1.1)

24 hours, general order