Union Pacific GCOR Block 1
Conductor - answer employee in charge of train or yard movement
Foreman - answer employee in charge of work
Special Instructions - answer instructions contained in the timetable
Track Bulletin - answer A notice of conditions affecting train movement. It may also
authorize movement against the current of traffic where Rule 9.14 (Movement with the
Current of Traffic) is in effect.
1.1 Safety - answer Safety is the most important element in performing duties. Obeying
the rules is essential to job safety and continued employment.
1.1.1 In case of doubt or uncertainty, take the blank - answer Safe course
1.1.2 Employees must be careful to prevent injuring themselves or others. They must be
BLANK and BLANK when performing duties and plan their work to avoid injury. -
answerAlert and attentive
20.12 If a dispatcher is unsure if the operation of a train is safe, the dispatcher should: -
answerIn case of doubt, take the safe course and call conductor to safely stop the train
1.2.1 (True or False) When passengers or employees are injured, do everything
reasonable to care for them. - answerTrue
20.13 When responding to report of an injury: - answer1. obtain location; mile post and
public access information
2. protect the loation
3. notify RMCC
4. give the incident priority over other duties
1.2.5 A personal injury that occurs while off duty that will in any way affect employee
performance of duties must be: - answerreport to the proper manager and complete
form 52032
20.14 (True or False) Before divulging information that relates to the operation of the
railroad, the dispatcher must require identification. - answerTrue
Name 3 items that can issue, cancel, or modify rules. - answertrack bulletins, general
orders, or the special instructions
, 20.15 (True or False) Train Dispatcher and Control Operator Bulletins supersede
General Orders, Special Instructions, and the GCOR. - answerFalse
1.3.2 List 4 attributes of General Orders - answer1. numbered consecutively
2. issued and cancelled by designated manager
3. contain info and instructions related to rules or operating practices
4. replace any rule, special instructions, or regulation that conflicts with the general
order
1.3.2 When must general orders be reviewed? - answerbefore beginning each day's
work or trip
1.4 (True or False) Employees must cooperate and assist in carrying out the rules and
instructions. They must promptly report any violations to the proper supervisor. -
answerTrue
20.27 (True or False) Train Dispatchers may use a cell phone or other wireless
communication device while on duty and located at the train dispatching workstation. -
answerFalse
1.17 If an employee is called to report for duty before legal off-time has expired, what
does the employee need to do before accepting the call? - answerMust notify the
individual making the call that off-duty time has not expired
1.17 When communication is available, employees must notify the BLANK or another
authority of the time the law requires them to be off duty. - answerTrain Dispatcher
20.18 Commingled Service - answermandatory classes, meetings, drug tests, etc.
required before or after your work shift
20.18 Who does a dispatcher need to report hours service violations or possible
violations to? - answerCorridor manager or proper authority
20.6 During a transfer, relieving dispatcher must review what items? - answertrack
bulletins, absolute blocks in effect, trains operating with PTC failures, unforeseen speed
restrictions, pertinent instructions and information, and all active authorities
20.6 Whenever possible, a BLANK exchange of information must be made between the
two dispatchers, including the fact they have both recorded their Hours of Service. -
answerverbal
1.20 Employees must expect the movement of trains, engines, cars, or other movable
equipment: - answerat any time, on any track, and in any direction
20.21 A fire is reported on the right of way. What do we need to have the train that last
traversed the area do? - answerReport to the dispatcher, then go to RMCC, and protect
Conductor - answer employee in charge of train or yard movement
Foreman - answer employee in charge of work
Special Instructions - answer instructions contained in the timetable
Track Bulletin - answer A notice of conditions affecting train movement. It may also
authorize movement against the current of traffic where Rule 9.14 (Movement with the
Current of Traffic) is in effect.
1.1 Safety - answer Safety is the most important element in performing duties. Obeying
the rules is essential to job safety and continued employment.
1.1.1 In case of doubt or uncertainty, take the blank - answer Safe course
1.1.2 Employees must be careful to prevent injuring themselves or others. They must be
BLANK and BLANK when performing duties and plan their work to avoid injury. -
answerAlert and attentive
20.12 If a dispatcher is unsure if the operation of a train is safe, the dispatcher should: -
answerIn case of doubt, take the safe course and call conductor to safely stop the train
1.2.1 (True or False) When passengers or employees are injured, do everything
reasonable to care for them. - answerTrue
20.13 When responding to report of an injury: - answer1. obtain location; mile post and
public access information
2. protect the loation
3. notify RMCC
4. give the incident priority over other duties
1.2.5 A personal injury that occurs while off duty that will in any way affect employee
performance of duties must be: - answerreport to the proper manager and complete
form 52032
20.14 (True or False) Before divulging information that relates to the operation of the
railroad, the dispatcher must require identification. - answerTrue
Name 3 items that can issue, cancel, or modify rules. - answertrack bulletins, general
orders, or the special instructions
, 20.15 (True or False) Train Dispatcher and Control Operator Bulletins supersede
General Orders, Special Instructions, and the GCOR. - answerFalse
1.3.2 List 4 attributes of General Orders - answer1. numbered consecutively
2. issued and cancelled by designated manager
3. contain info and instructions related to rules or operating practices
4. replace any rule, special instructions, or regulation that conflicts with the general
order
1.3.2 When must general orders be reviewed? - answerbefore beginning each day's
work or trip
1.4 (True or False) Employees must cooperate and assist in carrying out the rules and
instructions. They must promptly report any violations to the proper supervisor. -
answerTrue
20.27 (True or False) Train Dispatchers may use a cell phone or other wireless
communication device while on duty and located at the train dispatching workstation. -
answerFalse
1.17 If an employee is called to report for duty before legal off-time has expired, what
does the employee need to do before accepting the call? - answerMust notify the
individual making the call that off-duty time has not expired
1.17 When communication is available, employees must notify the BLANK or another
authority of the time the law requires them to be off duty. - answerTrain Dispatcher
20.18 Commingled Service - answermandatory classes, meetings, drug tests, etc.
required before or after your work shift
20.18 Who does a dispatcher need to report hours service violations or possible
violations to? - answerCorridor manager or proper authority
20.6 During a transfer, relieving dispatcher must review what items? - answertrack
bulletins, absolute blocks in effect, trains operating with PTC failures, unforeseen speed
restrictions, pertinent instructions and information, and all active authorities
20.6 Whenever possible, a BLANK exchange of information must be made between the
two dispatchers, including the fact they have both recorded their Hours of Service. -
answerverbal
1.20 Employees must expect the movement of trains, engines, cars, or other movable
equipment: - answerat any time, on any track, and in any direction
20.21 A fire is reported on the right of way. What do we need to have the train that last
traversed the area do? - answerReport to the dispatcher, then go to RMCC, and protect
