CSX Operating Rules UPDATED ACTUAL
QUESTIONS and CORRECT Answers
If one end of a hand-operated crossover is changed, the other end: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Must also be changed to avoid a conflicting route from being established
How can you verify that you have all the dispatcher bulletins in your possession? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Verify current day's date, look at last line of bulletins for total number of
messages contained in bulletins, and verify possession of each message
In the heirachy of documentation what is the highest form of authority? - CORRECT
ANSWER - EC-1
Transportation engineers must sound the engine horn and ring the engine bell when approaching
and passing roadway workers who will be identified by: - CORRECT ANSWER - White
or Orange hard hats
How long must form EC-1 or EC-1e be retained? - CORRECT ANSWER - 7 days
What are employee's responsibilities when handling switches on controlled track in non-signaled
territory? - CORRECT ANSWER - -Make sure the switches are restored to normal
position
-Notify the train dispatcher of the name of the employee who operated the switches when
complete
-Record on the switch position awareness form the time switches were opened and time the
switches were restored to normal
Employees must know and comply with rules, instructions, and procedures that govern their
duties and comply with instructions of supervisors. When there is uncertainty, employees must: -
CORRECT ANSWER - -Take the safe course
, -Contact a supervisor for clarification
What is a System Bulletin? - CORRECT ANSWER - Written or electronic transmitted
instructions concerning the safety of employees and the movement of trains issued by the
operating rules department
CSX standard time is equivalent to: - CORRECT ANSWER - Eastern Standard Time
Employees must keep the following information current with CSX: - CORRECT
ANSWER - -Mailing address
-Phone number
In non controlled track within the confines of an active remote control zone (RCZ), what is
required by engineering employees before occupying the track in this area? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Must recieve permission from Remote Control Operator Foreman (RCOF)
before starting any work in this area
What requires freight trains to reduce speed by 10 MPH, but not below 30 MPH and requires
passenger trains to reduce speed by 20 MPH but not less than 40 MPH? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Heat Warning
Trains must comply with verbal speed restrictions from: - CORRECT ANSWER --
Mechanical department employees concerning equipment conditions
-Engineering department employees concerning track conditions
When operating switches in non-controlled yard tracks, switches, and derails will be left in what
position? - CORRECT ANSWER - Leave switches and derails as found
QUESTIONS and CORRECT Answers
If one end of a hand-operated crossover is changed, the other end: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Must also be changed to avoid a conflicting route from being established
How can you verify that you have all the dispatcher bulletins in your possession? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Verify current day's date, look at last line of bulletins for total number of
messages contained in bulletins, and verify possession of each message
In the heirachy of documentation what is the highest form of authority? - CORRECT
ANSWER - EC-1
Transportation engineers must sound the engine horn and ring the engine bell when approaching
and passing roadway workers who will be identified by: - CORRECT ANSWER - White
or Orange hard hats
How long must form EC-1 or EC-1e be retained? - CORRECT ANSWER - 7 days
What are employee's responsibilities when handling switches on controlled track in non-signaled
territory? - CORRECT ANSWER - -Make sure the switches are restored to normal
position
-Notify the train dispatcher of the name of the employee who operated the switches when
complete
-Record on the switch position awareness form the time switches were opened and time the
switches were restored to normal
Employees must know and comply with rules, instructions, and procedures that govern their
duties and comply with instructions of supervisors. When there is uncertainty, employees must: -
CORRECT ANSWER - -Take the safe course
, -Contact a supervisor for clarification
What is a System Bulletin? - CORRECT ANSWER - Written or electronic transmitted
instructions concerning the safety of employees and the movement of trains issued by the
operating rules department
CSX standard time is equivalent to: - CORRECT ANSWER - Eastern Standard Time
Employees must keep the following information current with CSX: - CORRECT
ANSWER - -Mailing address
-Phone number
In non controlled track within the confines of an active remote control zone (RCZ), what is
required by engineering employees before occupying the track in this area? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Must recieve permission from Remote Control Operator Foreman (RCOF)
before starting any work in this area
What requires freight trains to reduce speed by 10 MPH, but not below 30 MPH and requires
passenger trains to reduce speed by 20 MPH but not less than 40 MPH? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Heat Warning
Trains must comply with verbal speed restrictions from: - CORRECT ANSWER --
Mechanical department employees concerning equipment conditions
-Engineering department employees concerning track conditions
When operating switches in non-controlled yard tracks, switches, and derails will be left in what
position? - CORRECT ANSWER - Leave switches and derails as found
