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,A series of consecutive blocks governed by block Automatic Block Signal System (ABS)
signals, cab signals, or both. The signals are activated
by a train or by certain conditions that affect the block
use.
Two or more main tracks that are used according to the Multiple Main Tracks
timetable.
Good Faith Challenge Rule 1.4.1A Good Faith Challenge
A. Right to Challenge
Federal Regulations have provisions that allow an employee the right to challenge a
directive which, based upon the employee's good faith determination, would violate a
railroad operating rule relating to:
• Shoving movements.
• Leaving equipment foul of an adjacent track.
or
• Handling of hand-operated switches or fixed derails.
Good Faith Challenge Rule 1.4.1B B. Good Faith Challenge Procedure
1. An employee may inform a supervisor issuing a directive that a good faith
determination has been made that the directive would violate a railroad operating rule
relating to:
• Shoving movements.
• Leaving equipment foul of an adjacent track.
or
• Handling of hand-operated switches or fixed derails.
2. The supervisor will not require the employee to comply with the directive until the
challenge is resolved. The supervisor may:
• Require the challenging employee to perform other tasks not related to the challenge
until the challenge is resolved.
or
• Direct an employee, other than the challenging employee, to perform the challenged
task before the challenge is resolved. Employee so directed will be informed of the
challenge, and determine that the challenged task does not violate the rules.
,Good Faith Challenge Rule 1.4.1C C. Resolving Good Faith Challenge
1. A challenge may be resolved by one of the following:
• The supervisor's acceptance of the employee's request.
• An employee's acceptance of the directive.
• An employee's agreement to a compromise solution acceptable to the person issuing
the directive.
2. If the challenge cannot be resolved because the supervisor issuing the directive has
determined that the employee's challenge has not been made in good faith or there is no
alternative to the direct order, the railroad will:
• Provide immediate review by at least one manager, which must not be conducted bythe
supervisor issuing the challenged directive or that supervisor's subordinate.
• Resolve the challenge using the same options available for resolving the challenge as
the initial supervisor.
3. If the manager making the final decision concludes that the challenged directive would
not cause the employee to violate any requirement of the involved rules, the reviewing
manager's decision shall be final and not subject to further immediate review.
• The manager will inform the employee that Federal law may protect the employee from
retaliation, if the employee's refusal to do the work is a lawful, good faith act.
• The employee making the challenge will be afforded an opportunity to document, in
writing or electronically, any protest to the manager making the final decision before the
employee's tour of duty is complete. The employee will be afforded the opportunity to
retain a copy of the protest.
Good Faith Challenge Rule 1.4.1D D. Request for Review and Verification of Decision
Upon written request, at the time of the challenge, the employee has the right for further
review by the "Designated Review Manager". Within 30 days after the expiration of the
month during which the challenge occurred, the "Designated Review Manager" will verify
the proper application of the rule in question. The verification decision shall be made in
writing to the employee.
Duties of Crew Members Rule 1.47 The conductor and the engineer are responsible for the safety and protection of their
train and observance of the rules. They must ensure that their subordinates are familiar
with their duties, determine the extent of their experience and knowledge of the rules.
They must instruct them, when necessary, how to perform their work properly and safely.
If any conditions are not covered by the rules, they must take precautions to provide
protection.
, Duties of Crew Members Rule 1.47A A. Conductor Responsibilities
1. The conductor supervises the operation and administration of the train (if trains are
combined with more than one conductor on board, the conductor with the most
seniority takes charge). All
persons employed on the train must obey the conductor's instructions, unless the
instructions endanger the train's safety or violate the rules. If any doubts arise concerning
the authority
for proceeding or safety, the conductor must consult with the engineer who will be
equally responsible for the safety and proper handling of the train.
2. The conductor must advise the engineer and train dispatcher of any restriction placed
on equipment being handled.
3. The conductor must remind the engineer that the train is approaching an area
restricted by:
• Limits of authority.
• Track warrant.
• Track bulletin.
or
• Radio speed restriction.
The conductor must inform the engineer after the train passes the last station, but at least
2 miles from the restriction.
4. When the conductor is not present, other crew members must obey the instructions of
the engineer concerning rules, safety, and protection of the train.
5. Freight conductors are responsible for the freight carried by their train. They are also
responsible for ensuring that the freight is delivered with any accompanying documents
to its destination or
terminals. Freight conductors must maintain any required records.
Duties of Crew Members Rule 1.47B B. Engineer Responsibilities
1. The engineer is responsible for safely and efficiently operating the engine. Crew
members must obey the engineer's instructions that concern operating the engine. A
student engineer or other qualified employee may operate the engine under close
supervision of the engineer. Any employee that operates an engine must have a current
certificate in their possession.
2. The engineer must check with the conductor to determine if any cars or units in the
train require special handling.
| COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE AND PRACTICE
QUESTIONS
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Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
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,A series of consecutive blocks governed by block Automatic Block Signal System (ABS)
signals, cab signals, or both. The signals are activated
by a train or by certain conditions that affect the block
use.
Two or more main tracks that are used according to the Multiple Main Tracks
timetable.
Good Faith Challenge Rule 1.4.1A Good Faith Challenge
A. Right to Challenge
Federal Regulations have provisions that allow an employee the right to challenge a
directive which, based upon the employee's good faith determination, would violate a
railroad operating rule relating to:
• Shoving movements.
• Leaving equipment foul of an adjacent track.
or
• Handling of hand-operated switches or fixed derails.
Good Faith Challenge Rule 1.4.1B B. Good Faith Challenge Procedure
1. An employee may inform a supervisor issuing a directive that a good faith
determination has been made that the directive would violate a railroad operating rule
relating to:
• Shoving movements.
• Leaving equipment foul of an adjacent track.
or
• Handling of hand-operated switches or fixed derails.
2. The supervisor will not require the employee to comply with the directive until the
challenge is resolved. The supervisor may:
• Require the challenging employee to perform other tasks not related to the challenge
until the challenge is resolved.
or
• Direct an employee, other than the challenging employee, to perform the challenged
task before the challenge is resolved. Employee so directed will be informed of the
challenge, and determine that the challenged task does not violate the rules.
,Good Faith Challenge Rule 1.4.1C C. Resolving Good Faith Challenge
1. A challenge may be resolved by one of the following:
• The supervisor's acceptance of the employee's request.
• An employee's acceptance of the directive.
• An employee's agreement to a compromise solution acceptable to the person issuing
the directive.
2. If the challenge cannot be resolved because the supervisor issuing the directive has
determined that the employee's challenge has not been made in good faith or there is no
alternative to the direct order, the railroad will:
• Provide immediate review by at least one manager, which must not be conducted bythe
supervisor issuing the challenged directive or that supervisor's subordinate.
• Resolve the challenge using the same options available for resolving the challenge as
the initial supervisor.
3. If the manager making the final decision concludes that the challenged directive would
not cause the employee to violate any requirement of the involved rules, the reviewing
manager's decision shall be final and not subject to further immediate review.
• The manager will inform the employee that Federal law may protect the employee from
retaliation, if the employee's refusal to do the work is a lawful, good faith act.
• The employee making the challenge will be afforded an opportunity to document, in
writing or electronically, any protest to the manager making the final decision before the
employee's tour of duty is complete. The employee will be afforded the opportunity to
retain a copy of the protest.
Good Faith Challenge Rule 1.4.1D D. Request for Review and Verification of Decision
Upon written request, at the time of the challenge, the employee has the right for further
review by the "Designated Review Manager". Within 30 days after the expiration of the
month during which the challenge occurred, the "Designated Review Manager" will verify
the proper application of the rule in question. The verification decision shall be made in
writing to the employee.
Duties of Crew Members Rule 1.47 The conductor and the engineer are responsible for the safety and protection of their
train and observance of the rules. They must ensure that their subordinates are familiar
with their duties, determine the extent of their experience and knowledge of the rules.
They must instruct them, when necessary, how to perform their work properly and safely.
If any conditions are not covered by the rules, they must take precautions to provide
protection.
, Duties of Crew Members Rule 1.47A A. Conductor Responsibilities
1. The conductor supervises the operation and administration of the train (if trains are
combined with more than one conductor on board, the conductor with the most
seniority takes charge). All
persons employed on the train must obey the conductor's instructions, unless the
instructions endanger the train's safety or violate the rules. If any doubts arise concerning
the authority
for proceeding or safety, the conductor must consult with the engineer who will be
equally responsible for the safety and proper handling of the train.
2. The conductor must advise the engineer and train dispatcher of any restriction placed
on equipment being handled.
3. The conductor must remind the engineer that the train is approaching an area
restricted by:
• Limits of authority.
• Track warrant.
• Track bulletin.
or
• Radio speed restriction.
The conductor must inform the engineer after the train passes the last station, but at least
2 miles from the restriction.
4. When the conductor is not present, other crew members must obey the instructions of
the engineer concerning rules, safety, and protection of the train.
5. Freight conductors are responsible for the freight carried by their train. They are also
responsible for ensuring that the freight is delivered with any accompanying documents
to its destination or
terminals. Freight conductors must maintain any required records.
Duties of Crew Members Rule 1.47B B. Engineer Responsibilities
1. The engineer is responsible for safely and efficiently operating the engine. Crew
members must obey the engineer's instructions that concern operating the engine. A
student engineer or other qualified employee may operate the engine under close
supervision of the engineer. Any employee that operates an engine must have a current
certificate in their possession.
2. The engineer must check with the conductor to determine if any cars or units in the
train require special handling.
