BNSF Dispatcher Exam 2 Review (Actual) Questions With Correct Solutions.

40.4.3 Overrunning of Stop Signal When a signal is disregarded, or it is suspected a train has overrun a Stop indication what are the three steps that must be completed by the train dispatcher? - Answer-• 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. 40.7.1 Issuing Instructions and Authorities After receiving restrictions, instructions or reports of unusual conditions, do the following 3 things: - Answer-1. If verbally received, repeat the information received and obtain confirmation that the information repeated is correct. 2. Verbally notify trains that appear to be traversing or about to traverse the restriction. 3. After verbally notifying trains that appear to be traversing or about to traverse the restriction, place appropriate restrictive tag(s) to protect speed restrictions and crossing warning conditions to ensure PTC enforcement. 40.7.4 Confirmation of Limits Prior to Granting Authority Following a verbal request for authority from an operator of on-track equipment or MW employee, what are the four ways that limits can be discussed before issuing the authority? (Four bullets) - Answer-• If authority can be granted as requested, 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, 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.40.8 Back Up Movements What are the 5 things that must be completed before granting a backup move? (Memory jogger) - Answer-A - Is there an additional authority in effect that must be protected? B - Are there any Form Bs in effect that are or will be in the limits? C - Are there any Form Cs in effect removing the track from service? D - Check that permission has not been granted to leave a switch in the reverse position E - "Do you need extra/additional authority behind your train to accomplish this back up move?" 40.21 Rule Violations If it is suspected or becomes apparent that you, another train dispatcher or employees in the field may be involved in a rules violation, what action must be taken? - Answer-Immediately report the situation to the Chief Dispatcher. 40.24 Hi-Rail Limits Compliance System (HLCS) When an HLCS alert is received about an employee outside of limits, what are the steps for this alert? - Answer-Promptly check for any conflicting movements and provide protection against conflicting movements. Do not request any signal or switch changes. ESPN memory jogger Employee outside of limits? Contact the employee or vehicle number that was reported in the warning, advising them where the system indicates they are located and ask them to verify their location Stop the movement Protect the movement Notify and report the incident to the Chief Dispatcher and Signal Call Desk.If it is determined that the employee or vehicle has not exceeded the limits of authority and reason is not determined to be a thumb wheel issue or other explainable reason, report this information to the Signal Call Desk at the earliest opportunity 40.28 Trains Performing Work Associated with Track Maintenance In signaled territory, when notified by the conductor of a train performing work associated with track maintenance (i.e., dumping ballast, loading/unloading track materials, snow removal, etc.), what are the two things needed when work is in CTC territory? - Answer-• Job brief with the conductor to ensure a clear understanding of the mile post limits being used by the work train • Place a restrictive INFO tag(s) in the control system 41.3 Track Bulletin Restrictions in Effect When must train crews receive their track bulletin restrictions and which ones must they receive? - Answer-At their initial station. They must receive all track bulletin restrictions in effect from point of origin to final destination. 42.1 Issuing Track Warrants Who may copy track warrants and what is needed before issuing a track warrant to an employee? - Answer-any employee that is qualified on the GCOR or MWOR Name Occupation Location on the Main Track or where Main Track will be entered. 42.6.1 Use of "After Arrival" "After arrival" authorities may not be issued: (Three bullets) - Answer-• 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 42.7 Adjacent Restricted Track When TY&E employees request that train movement be restricted on adjacent tracks controlled by a BNSF train dispatcher, the following applies: (Four bullets) - Answer-• Train dispatcher must job brief with the requesting employee on tasks to be performed and determine if conditions allow the work to be performed on the side opposite where a train may approach on the adjacent track. • If tasks can be performed on the side opposite, the tasks are to be performed in that manner. • When advised by the employee that tasks cannot be performed on the side opposite where a train may approach on the adjacent track, issue Track Warrant for the limits identified. For the address, use the identification of the train the requesting employee is assigned to. • If a train is authorized through the identified limits, do not issue Track Warrant contingent upon a condition. Issue only after any train movement authorized is physically passing or has passed the location where the Track Warrant will be used. NOTE: train dispatcher must issue authority on adjacent track 42.13 Reporting Clear of Track Warrant that Authorizes Movement Before reporting clear of a track warrant in non-signaled and DT-ABS territory, what task(s) must be completed - Answer-a job briefing must occur with the field employee about the position of Main Track switches and those switches operated are locked within the limits being released. NOTE: This must be completed everywhere except single track ABS 42.17 Permission to Pass Stop Indication in ABS Which two actions must be completed before granting permission past a Stop indication in ABS? - Answer-• Verify that the train has authority beyond the Stop indication. • Attempt to verify that no opposing train has violated its authority42.17 Permission to Pass Stop Indication in ABS What is the verbiage for talking a train by a Stop Signal indication in ABS territory? - Answer-"After stopping, (train) at (location) has permission to pass signal displaying Stop indication." 42.19 Protect Open Switch In non-signaled territory, how are issuing track warrants governed through/across switches? - AnswerIssue Authority - Non-signaled Territory Track warrant authority for trains must end at any open Main Track switch. Authority may be issued beyond the open switch after the train has stopped at the switch. 43.10.1 Dual Control Switches within Form B Limits What are the blocking instructions when protecting Form B limits? (Three bullets) - Answer-Blocking Instructions • The train dispatcher/control operator must block all dual control switches within the limits of the Form B in the requested position. • Switch blocks must be identified in the control system by entering "Form B (number)". • Once blocking has been placed, verbally confirm with the employee in charge that switch blocks have been applied to all switches in the requested position within the limits of the Form B. 43.10.1 Dual Control Switches within Form B Limits Under what conditions, can switch blocks be removed under Form B limits? (Two bullets) - Answer-• Form B is made void. • Form B has expired. 43.17 Use of Track Bulletin RestrictionsWhat are the types of Track Bulletin restrictions and when are they issued? - Answer-Form As contain temporary speed restrictions on Main Track, controlled siding or other controlled tracks only. Form Bs contain information about employees or equipment working on Main Tracks, controlled siding and other controlled tracks. Form Cs are freeform restrictions that may include: Main Track out of service Items affecting train movement on Main Tracks or sidings other than restrictions shown in track bulletin restriction Forms A or B. 44.2 Track Blocks or Restrictive Tags When a train is stopped in emergency (GCOR 6.23) or stopped by dragging equipment or shifted load detector (GCOR 6.21.4), what must the train dispatcher do to protect the train? - Answer-Track blocks or restrictive tags must be applied to the control machine to prevent movement into affected limits Note: Signals that have been changed to display Stop indications must not be "in time" when advising crew that protection is provided. 44.9.2 Track Indications When track indications are seen behind trains, who must be notified? - Answer-Call Desk Notification • Promptly notify the Signal Call Desk with the location of the indication. • Promptly notify the NOC MOW Help Desk (CAD IM or call the pre-programmed number on the communication console) with the location of the indication. Operating Instructions • Advise the Chief Dispatcher at first opportunity 44.19.2 Change of Direction Outside of Control Points or Manual InterlockingsWhat two things must a dispatcher do before granting change of direction to a train? (Two bullets) - Answer-• Verify no conflicting authorities exist. • Apply track block to affected limits 45.2.2 Protecting Limits and Movement What must be asked of employees when they are requesting track and time entirely within a control point or including a control point at either end of the limits? - Answer-Determine if their work will cause a track indication in the control point. If so, apply appropriate blocking on adjacent tracks. 53.1.2 Track Conditions When report of unusual track condition is received: - Answer-• Immediately restrict access to the condition by placing restrictive tag(s) or track block(s) to the area where the condition exists. • Immediately report the condition to the MW employee in charge of the territory or the NOC MOW Help Desk. • Unless the reported condition is impassable, verbally instruct trains to proceed at Restricted Speed and not to exceed 20 MPH until entire train has passed through the location indicated. • Promptly advise the Chief Dispatcher of the unusual track condition report. 1.3.1 Rules, Regulations, and Instructions How are rules modified, canceled, or changed? - Answer-Track bulletin, general order, or special instructions 1.48 Time While on duty, crew members must have a watch or clock that must: - Answer-not vary from the correct time by more than 30 seconds 2.12 Fixed Signal Information