BNSF Test 9 Questions and Answers
All Correct
53.1.1- Use the quickest mean of communication available to give immediate warnings
to ____, when any condition or practice may endanger the safety of employees or
others, or may present a hazard to safe operation of trains - all concerned
53.1.3- When trains are stopped waiting for track inspection, they must not be released
until ____ - conditions are known to be safe.
53.2- A WATCH indicates where and when severe weather may occur and a WARNING
means severe weather has been reported or will occur at any time; be prepared to take
necessary precautions. T/F - True
44.19- Before authorizing a change of direction to a train that has entered a block on
signal indication following apply: - • Verify no conflicting authorities exist
• Apply track block to affected limits
60.1- BNSF's policy is to treat emergency situations affecting freight or passenger trains
with the utmost priority. When a dispatcher is notified of an emergency, what three
things must the dispatcher do? - a) Broadcast the word "Emergency!" three time in
succession.
b) Gather facts from initial notified, call ROC immediately, notify Service Scheduling
Desk.
c) Gather information from initial notifier, secure the area from other train movements,
notify Service Interruption Desk.
d) Immediately protect the area with flags and fusees, call dispatcher to be relieved from
protection, notify trainmaster.
60.3- If a serious accident occurs involving the integrity of the Signal System the local
signal maintainer should be first notified. T/F - False
60.4- All accounts of accidents, injuries, significant signal outages, right of way fires and
other unusual occurrences involving on-rail equipment are to be ____ reported to the
____ ___ ____ and ___ ____. - immediately
service interruption desk
chief dispatcher
, MW 6.2.1- After receiving authority behind a train(s) and before occupying or fouling the
track, or using the authority as a method of protection, the employee must ____ radio
contact with a crew member of train(s) and verbally: ____ - establish direct
Confirm train(s) identity by engine initials and number
Determine train(s) location by MP
40.7.5- What must the dispatcher restate when the information is displayed on the
workstation or form is accessed? - advise readiness to field employee and restate
authority number involved.
40.17.2- When relief and short turn crews are called, arrange to furnish these crews
with a fresh _____ before they leave their initial terminal when possible - general track
bulletin
It is also preferable to have the crews being relieved take their old general track bulletin
with them and not leave it on the train.
40.24 On territories where Hy-Rail limits compliance system is in effect, a warning
display will appear on the control system equipment when GPW and HLCS equipped
vehicle associated with an authority indicate outside if their authority limits. When
warning is displayed do the following: - • 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.
40.25 When a train is stopped by an emergency brake application, a crew member will
communicate the following information to the train dispatcher - • The milepost location
where the emergency brake application occurred.
• Brief report of who/what caused emergency application and factors involved.
40.25.1 When a train is stopped by an undesired emergency brake application: - •
Ascertain from crew if train has experienced a previous undesired emergency
application.
• Ensure crew contacts mechanical desk for assistance.
• Inform Chief Dispatcher of UDE and if previous UDE has occurred.
• Prior to train traversing onto adjoining BNSF train dispatcher territory, inform adjoining
train dispatcher of the number of UDE's the train has experienced.
40.26- At locations where the dimensional shipment track bulletin restriction or message
identifies a conflict use restrictive tags or track blocks to restrict access to the conflicts.
T/F - True
All Correct
53.1.1- Use the quickest mean of communication available to give immediate warnings
to ____, when any condition or practice may endanger the safety of employees or
others, or may present a hazard to safe operation of trains - all concerned
53.1.3- When trains are stopped waiting for track inspection, they must not be released
until ____ - conditions are known to be safe.
53.2- A WATCH indicates where and when severe weather may occur and a WARNING
means severe weather has been reported or will occur at any time; be prepared to take
necessary precautions. T/F - True
44.19- Before authorizing a change of direction to a train that has entered a block on
signal indication following apply: - • Verify no conflicting authorities exist
• Apply track block to affected limits
60.1- BNSF's policy is to treat emergency situations affecting freight or passenger trains
with the utmost priority. When a dispatcher is notified of an emergency, what three
things must the dispatcher do? - a) Broadcast the word "Emergency!" three time in
succession.
b) Gather facts from initial notified, call ROC immediately, notify Service Scheduling
Desk.
c) Gather information from initial notifier, secure the area from other train movements,
notify Service Interruption Desk.
d) Immediately protect the area with flags and fusees, call dispatcher to be relieved from
protection, notify trainmaster.
60.3- If a serious accident occurs involving the integrity of the Signal System the local
signal maintainer should be first notified. T/F - False
60.4- All accounts of accidents, injuries, significant signal outages, right of way fires and
other unusual occurrences involving on-rail equipment are to be ____ reported to the
____ ___ ____ and ___ ____. - immediately
service interruption desk
chief dispatcher
, MW 6.2.1- After receiving authority behind a train(s) and before occupying or fouling the
track, or using the authority as a method of protection, the employee must ____ radio
contact with a crew member of train(s) and verbally: ____ - establish direct
Confirm train(s) identity by engine initials and number
Determine train(s) location by MP
40.7.5- What must the dispatcher restate when the information is displayed on the
workstation or form is accessed? - advise readiness to field employee and restate
authority number involved.
40.17.2- When relief and short turn crews are called, arrange to furnish these crews
with a fresh _____ before they leave their initial terminal when possible - general track
bulletin
It is also preferable to have the crews being relieved take their old general track bulletin
with them and not leave it on the train.
40.24 On territories where Hy-Rail limits compliance system is in effect, a warning
display will appear on the control system equipment when GPW and HLCS equipped
vehicle associated with an authority indicate outside if their authority limits. When
warning is displayed do the following: - • 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.
40.25 When a train is stopped by an emergency brake application, a crew member will
communicate the following information to the train dispatcher - • The milepost location
where the emergency brake application occurred.
• Brief report of who/what caused emergency application and factors involved.
40.25.1 When a train is stopped by an undesired emergency brake application: - •
Ascertain from crew if train has experienced a previous undesired emergency
application.
• Ensure crew contacts mechanical desk for assistance.
• Inform Chief Dispatcher of UDE and if previous UDE has occurred.
• Prior to train traversing onto adjoining BNSF train dispatcher territory, inform adjoining
train dispatcher of the number of UDE's the train has experienced.
40.26- At locations where the dimensional shipment track bulletin restriction or message
identifies a conflict use restrictive tags or track blocks to restrict access to the conflicts.
T/F - True
