Test 8 Study
14.1 Authority to Enter TWC Limits - answer*Where designated by the timetable, a track
warrant will authorize main track use under the direction of the train dispatcher or as
prescribed by Rule 6.13 (Yard Limits) or Rule 6.14 (Restricted Limits).* Track warrant
instructions must be followed where yard limits or restricted limits are in effect.
14.1 Authority to Enter TWC Limits - answerWhat is a track warrant?
Where designated by timetable, the authority to use a main track.
True or False? Track warrants may be issued to trains through yard limits.
True.
14.11 Changing Track Warrants - answerEmployees must not add to or alter a track
warrant in any manner
When the limits or instructions of a track warrant must be changed, a new track warrant
must be issued showing, "Void Authority _______" and the number of the track warrant
being changed.
14.11 Changing Track Warrants - answerOnce a track warrant is in effect, how will the
limits or instructions be changed?
By issuance of a new track warrant including instructions that the track warrant being
changed is void.
14.2 Designated Limits - answerTrack warrant limits must be designated by specifying
track, where required, and specific locations such as switches, mile posts, or railroad
identifiable points. However, station names may be used as follows:
A. First Named Point When a station name designates the first named point, authority
extends from and includes the last siding switch. Authority extends from the station sign
if no siding exists.
B. Last Named Point When a station name designates the last named point, authority
extends to and includes the first siding switch. Authority extends to the station sign if no
siding exists.
14.3 Operating with Track Warrants - answerA track warrant authorizes a train or
engine to occupy the main track within designated limits. However, the train or engine
must not foul a switch at either end of the limits where an opposing train may use the
same switch to clear the main track.
When a crew member informs the train dispatcher that the entire train has passed a
specific point, track warrant authority is considered void up to that point.
,14.3 Operating with Track Warrants - answerTrack warrants and track bulletins may be
transmitted mechanically.
True
When authorized to "work between" two specific points, movement may be made:
(14.3(2))
In either direction
14.4 Occupying Same Track Warrant Limits - answerA track warrant must not be issued
to a train within the same or overlapping limits with another train unless:
1. In signaled territory, all trains are authorized to proceed in the same direction.
2. In non-signaled territory, all trains are authorized to proceed in the same direction
and are instructed to move at restricted speed.
3. Two or more trains are authorized to "WORK BETWEEN" two specific points at
restricted speed within the overlapping limits.
4. Trains are authorized to proceed through the limits of another train authorized to
"WORK BETWEEN" two specific points, and track warrants instruct all trains to move at
restricted speed within the overlapping limits. When station name(s) designate the
overlapping limits, refer to Rule 14.2 (Designated Limits) for limits where trains are
required to move at restricted speed.
14.4 Occupying Same Track Warrant Limits - answerWhat is required to authorize more
than one train or engine to "work between" within the same or overlapping limits?
(14.4(3))
Both trains are issued instructions specifying movements must be made at restricted
speed within the overlapping limits listed on their track warrant.
Can a train with box 2 authority proceed through the limits of a train with box 4
authority? (14.4(4))
Yes, if both trains are instructed to move at restricted speed in the overlapping limits.
What is required to authorize more than one train or engine to move in the same
direction within the same limits in non-signaled TWC? (14.4(2))
All trains within the limits are authorized to move in the same direction and are
instructed by track warrant to move at restricted speed.
14.6 Movement Against the Current of Traffic - answerWhen a track warrant authorizes
a train to move against the current of traffic, the train must use only the track designated
within the specified limits. This train must not allow a train following on the same track to
pass, unless the train dispatcher instructs it to pass.
14.6 Movement Against the Current of Traffic - answerTrue or False? A track warrant
may authorize movement against the current of traffic?
True
,14.9 Copying Track Warrants - answerconductor and the engineer must each have a
copy of the track warrantissued to their train, and each crew member must read and
understand it.
"Track Warrant (number) to (engine ID) (direction) is OK at (time)(dispatcher initials)"
If the track warrant includes after arrival, the dispatcher will state the following:
"Track Warrant (number), to (engine ID) (direction) with after arrival of (engine ID)
(direction) at (location) is OK at (time) (dispatcher initials)"
The track warrant is not in effect until the "OK" time is shown on it
14.9 Copying Track Warrants - answer*True or False? Track warrants may be relayed
by a rules qualified employee?
True*
Who must have a copy of the track warrant addressed to their train?
Conductor and Engineer
What is required of each crew member of a train that has been issued a track warrant?
Read and understand the track warrant.
When is a track warrant considered to be in effect? (14.9B)
When the "OK" time is shown on it
15.1 Track Bulletins - answerAt their initial station, unless otherwise instructed by the
train dispatcher, the conductor and engineer must receive track bulletins affecting their
train's movement
The conductor and engineer must have copies of all track bulletins and other
instructions required. Each crew member must read and understand them.
Crew members must check the date and "OK" or issue time and if over 4 hours old
when received, contact the train dispatcher and determine if additional track bulletins
are needed.
BNSF Railway may use a general track bulletin instead of a track warrant to deliver
track bulletin restrictions. All rules that apply to track bulletins apply to general track
bulletins. Additionally, conductor and engineer may receive a general track bulletin
instead of a track warrant listing all restrictions affecting their train movement.
15.1 Track Bulletins - answerTrue or False? The general track bulletin a train receives
must list all track bulletin restrictions that affect that train's movement.
True
Who must read and understand the requirements of track bulletins affecting their train's
movement?
Each crew member
, True or False? The address of a track warrant that contains authority may be changed
and issuing a new track warrant is not required.
False
40.11 Protection of Equipment Left on Main Track / Siding - answerCTC
Apply a restrictive tag(s) or track block(s) to the section(s) of track where equipment is
left on the Main Track or controlled siding.
TWC
On Main Track do the following:
• Apply track block(s) *AND *restrictive tag(s) to the section(s) of track where equipment
is left on Main Track • Report the train clear of their track warrant
On sidings do the following:
• Apply track block(s) where equipment is left on the siding
40.19 Student Dispatcher Evaluations - answerStudent train dispatchers who have not
completed their probationary period must submit a completed "Student Dispatcher
Evaluation Form" to their supervisor at the end of each training shift. Responsibility for
delivering a blank form to the train dispatcher providing the training rests with the
student dispatcher. Train dispatchers providing training must complete the evaluation
form. Review of these evaluations will assist in development of new train dispatchers.
40.21 Rule Violations - answerIf it is suspected or becomes apparent that you, another
train dispatcher or employees in the field may be involved in a rules violation,
*immediately report the situation to the Chief Dispatcher.*
40.24 Hi-Rail Limits Compliance System (HLCS) - answerA warning display will appear
on control system equipment when GPS and HLCS equipped vehicles associated with
an authority indicate outside of their authority limits
Promptly check for conflicting authorities and provide protection against any conflicting
movements.
• Do not request any signal or switch changes within or at either end of the authority
limits associated with the alarming equipment until the status of that equipment has
been determined.
• *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.*
*If it is determined that the employee or vehicle is located outside the limits of the
authority:*
• *Instruct the employee to stop the movement. *
• *Protect the movement. *
• *Report the incident to the Chief Dispatcher and Signal Call Desk.*
14.1 Authority to Enter TWC Limits - answer*Where designated by the timetable, a track
warrant will authorize main track use under the direction of the train dispatcher or as
prescribed by Rule 6.13 (Yard Limits) or Rule 6.14 (Restricted Limits).* Track warrant
instructions must be followed where yard limits or restricted limits are in effect.
14.1 Authority to Enter TWC Limits - answerWhat is a track warrant?
Where designated by timetable, the authority to use a main track.
True or False? Track warrants may be issued to trains through yard limits.
True.
14.11 Changing Track Warrants - answerEmployees must not add to or alter a track
warrant in any manner
When the limits or instructions of a track warrant must be changed, a new track warrant
must be issued showing, "Void Authority _______" and the number of the track warrant
being changed.
14.11 Changing Track Warrants - answerOnce a track warrant is in effect, how will the
limits or instructions be changed?
By issuance of a new track warrant including instructions that the track warrant being
changed is void.
14.2 Designated Limits - answerTrack warrant limits must be designated by specifying
track, where required, and specific locations such as switches, mile posts, or railroad
identifiable points. However, station names may be used as follows:
A. First Named Point When a station name designates the first named point, authority
extends from and includes the last siding switch. Authority extends from the station sign
if no siding exists.
B. Last Named Point When a station name designates the last named point, authority
extends to and includes the first siding switch. Authority extends to the station sign if no
siding exists.
14.3 Operating with Track Warrants - answerA track warrant authorizes a train or
engine to occupy the main track within designated limits. However, the train or engine
must not foul a switch at either end of the limits where an opposing train may use the
same switch to clear the main track.
When a crew member informs the train dispatcher that the entire train has passed a
specific point, track warrant authority is considered void up to that point.
,14.3 Operating with Track Warrants - answerTrack warrants and track bulletins may be
transmitted mechanically.
True
When authorized to "work between" two specific points, movement may be made:
(14.3(2))
In either direction
14.4 Occupying Same Track Warrant Limits - answerA track warrant must not be issued
to a train within the same or overlapping limits with another train unless:
1. In signaled territory, all trains are authorized to proceed in the same direction.
2. In non-signaled territory, all trains are authorized to proceed in the same direction
and are instructed to move at restricted speed.
3. Two or more trains are authorized to "WORK BETWEEN" two specific points at
restricted speed within the overlapping limits.
4. Trains are authorized to proceed through the limits of another train authorized to
"WORK BETWEEN" two specific points, and track warrants instruct all trains to move at
restricted speed within the overlapping limits. When station name(s) designate the
overlapping limits, refer to Rule 14.2 (Designated Limits) for limits where trains are
required to move at restricted speed.
14.4 Occupying Same Track Warrant Limits - answerWhat is required to authorize more
than one train or engine to "work between" within the same or overlapping limits?
(14.4(3))
Both trains are issued instructions specifying movements must be made at restricted
speed within the overlapping limits listed on their track warrant.
Can a train with box 2 authority proceed through the limits of a train with box 4
authority? (14.4(4))
Yes, if both trains are instructed to move at restricted speed in the overlapping limits.
What is required to authorize more than one train or engine to move in the same
direction within the same limits in non-signaled TWC? (14.4(2))
All trains within the limits are authorized to move in the same direction and are
instructed by track warrant to move at restricted speed.
14.6 Movement Against the Current of Traffic - answerWhen a track warrant authorizes
a train to move against the current of traffic, the train must use only the track designated
within the specified limits. This train must not allow a train following on the same track to
pass, unless the train dispatcher instructs it to pass.
14.6 Movement Against the Current of Traffic - answerTrue or False? A track warrant
may authorize movement against the current of traffic?
True
,14.9 Copying Track Warrants - answerconductor and the engineer must each have a
copy of the track warrantissued to their train, and each crew member must read and
understand it.
"Track Warrant (number) to (engine ID) (direction) is OK at (time)(dispatcher initials)"
If the track warrant includes after arrival, the dispatcher will state the following:
"Track Warrant (number), to (engine ID) (direction) with after arrival of (engine ID)
(direction) at (location) is OK at (time) (dispatcher initials)"
The track warrant is not in effect until the "OK" time is shown on it
14.9 Copying Track Warrants - answer*True or False? Track warrants may be relayed
by a rules qualified employee?
True*
Who must have a copy of the track warrant addressed to their train?
Conductor and Engineer
What is required of each crew member of a train that has been issued a track warrant?
Read and understand the track warrant.
When is a track warrant considered to be in effect? (14.9B)
When the "OK" time is shown on it
15.1 Track Bulletins - answerAt their initial station, unless otherwise instructed by the
train dispatcher, the conductor and engineer must receive track bulletins affecting their
train's movement
The conductor and engineer must have copies of all track bulletins and other
instructions required. Each crew member must read and understand them.
Crew members must check the date and "OK" or issue time and if over 4 hours old
when received, contact the train dispatcher and determine if additional track bulletins
are needed.
BNSF Railway may use a general track bulletin instead of a track warrant to deliver
track bulletin restrictions. All rules that apply to track bulletins apply to general track
bulletins. Additionally, conductor and engineer may receive a general track bulletin
instead of a track warrant listing all restrictions affecting their train movement.
15.1 Track Bulletins - answerTrue or False? The general track bulletin a train receives
must list all track bulletin restrictions that affect that train's movement.
True
Who must read and understand the requirements of track bulletins affecting their train's
movement?
Each crew member
, True or False? The address of a track warrant that contains authority may be changed
and issuing a new track warrant is not required.
False
40.11 Protection of Equipment Left on Main Track / Siding - answerCTC
Apply a restrictive tag(s) or track block(s) to the section(s) of track where equipment is
left on the Main Track or controlled siding.
TWC
On Main Track do the following:
• Apply track block(s) *AND *restrictive tag(s) to the section(s) of track where equipment
is left on Main Track • Report the train clear of their track warrant
On sidings do the following:
• Apply track block(s) where equipment is left on the siding
40.19 Student Dispatcher Evaluations - answerStudent train dispatchers who have not
completed their probationary period must submit a completed "Student Dispatcher
Evaluation Form" to their supervisor at the end of each training shift. Responsibility for
delivering a blank form to the train dispatcher providing the training rests with the
student dispatcher. Train dispatchers providing training must complete the evaluation
form. Review of these evaluations will assist in development of new train dispatchers.
40.21 Rule Violations - answerIf it is suspected or becomes apparent that you, another
train dispatcher or employees in the field may be involved in a rules violation,
*immediately report the situation to the Chief Dispatcher.*
40.24 Hi-Rail Limits Compliance System (HLCS) - answerA warning display will appear
on control system equipment when GPS and HLCS equipped vehicles associated with
an authority indicate outside of their authority limits
Promptly check for conflicting authorities and provide protection against any conflicting
movements.
• Do not request any signal or switch changes within or at either end of the authority
limits associated with the alarming equipment until the status of that equipment has
been determined.
• *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.*
*If it is determined that the employee or vehicle is located outside the limits of the
authority:*
• *Instruct the employee to stop the movement. *
• *Protect the movement. *
• *Report the incident to the Chief Dispatcher and Signal Call Desk.*
