GCOR 6.1 - 6.14
Repeat Instructions - answer An employee who verbally receives instructions or
information about train or engine movements must repeat them.
Initiating movement - answer Before initiating movement on a main track or controlled
siding, a crew must receive Track Bulletins affecting their movement. Determine from
the Train Dispatcher or Yardmaster if any Track Bulletins are needed.
Main Track Authorization - answer Do not occupy main tracks unless authorized by one
of the following
Rule 6.13- yard limits
Rule 6.14- restricted limits
Rule 10.1 - authority to enter CTC limits
Rule 14.1 - authority to enter TWC limits
At manual interlocking, verbal authority from the control operator or controlled signal
that indicates proceed.
Permission For Reverse Movements - answer Obtain permission from the Train
Dispatcher or control operator before making a reverse movement, unless the
movement is within the same signaled block
Automatic interlockings - answerAt an automatic interlocking, the movement may
change direction within the limits of the interlocking if it continuously occupies at least
one car length of the limits.
Reverse Movements - answerMake reverse movements on any main track, controlled
siding, or on any track where a block system is in effect at restricted speed and only
within the limits a train has authority to occupy the track.
Back Up Movements - answerAfter obtaining permission from Train Dispatcher
The Train Dispatcher must verify the following within the same or overlapping limits
-another authority is not in effect unless conflicting movements are protected.
-a Track Bulletin Form B is not in effect
-a Main track is not removed from service by a Track Bulletin
-permission to leave a switch in the reverse position has not been granted
The crew ensures movement will not
-Be made into or within yard limits, restricted limits, interlocking limits, drawbridges,
railroad crossings at grade, or Track Bulletin Form B limits
Mandatory Directive - answerIs restricting a train's movement until the engineer or
conductor confirms that the train can comply with the restrictions.
Track Warrants
Repeat Instructions - answer An employee who verbally receives instructions or
information about train or engine movements must repeat them.
Initiating movement - answer Before initiating movement on a main track or controlled
siding, a crew must receive Track Bulletins affecting their movement. Determine from
the Train Dispatcher or Yardmaster if any Track Bulletins are needed.
Main Track Authorization - answer Do not occupy main tracks unless authorized by one
of the following
Rule 6.13- yard limits
Rule 6.14- restricted limits
Rule 10.1 - authority to enter CTC limits
Rule 14.1 - authority to enter TWC limits
At manual interlocking, verbal authority from the control operator or controlled signal
that indicates proceed.
Permission For Reverse Movements - answer Obtain permission from the Train
Dispatcher or control operator before making a reverse movement, unless the
movement is within the same signaled block
Automatic interlockings - answerAt an automatic interlocking, the movement may
change direction within the limits of the interlocking if it continuously occupies at least
one car length of the limits.
Reverse Movements - answerMake reverse movements on any main track, controlled
siding, or on any track where a block system is in effect at restricted speed and only
within the limits a train has authority to occupy the track.
Back Up Movements - answerAfter obtaining permission from Train Dispatcher
The Train Dispatcher must verify the following within the same or overlapping limits
-another authority is not in effect unless conflicting movements are protected.
-a Track Bulletin Form B is not in effect
-a Main track is not removed from service by a Track Bulletin
-permission to leave a switch in the reverse position has not been granted
The crew ensures movement will not
-Be made into or within yard limits, restricted limits, interlocking limits, drawbridges,
railroad crossings at grade, or Track Bulletin Form B limits
Mandatory Directive - answerIs restricting a train's movement until the engineer or
conductor confirms that the train can comply with the restrictions.
Track Warrants
