BNSF CONDUCTOR FINAL EXAM Questions
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2025 GRADED A+
1 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 expi-
ration 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.
9. 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.
10. 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 instruc-
tions 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.
12. 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.
13. Duties of Crew Members Rule 1.47C: C. All Crew Members' Responsibilities
1. To ensure the train is operated safely and rules are observed, all crew members
must act responsibly to prevent accidents or rule violations. Crew members in the
engine control compartment must communicate to each other any restrictions or
other known conditions that affect the safe operation of their train sufficiently in
advance of such condition to allow the engineer to take proper action. If proper
action is not being taken, crew members must remind engineer of such condition
with 100% correct Answers Latest Updates
2025 GRADED A+
1 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 expi-
ration 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.
9. 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.
10. 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 instruc-
tions 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.
12. 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.
13. Duties of Crew Members Rule 1.47C: C. All Crew Members' Responsibilities
1. To ensure the train is operated safely and rules are observed, all crew members
must act responsibly to prevent accidents or rule violations. Crew members in the
engine control compartment must communicate to each other any restrictions or
other known conditions that affect the safe operation of their train sufficiently in
advance of such condition to allow the engineer to take proper action. If proper
action is not being taken, crew members must remind engineer of such condition
