Amtrak Operating Rules questions
well answered
Automatic Block Signal System (ABS) - correct answer ✔✔ A block signal system in which the
use of each block is governed by an automatic block signal, cab signal, or both.
Bulletin Order (BO) - correct answer ✔✔ A publication used to notify employees of changes to
rules, procedures, or other instructions affecting the movement of trains. Bulletin Orders are
issued periodically by the designated officer.
General Order (GO) - correct answer ✔✔ A publication used to summarize changes to the
Timetable and other instruction manuals. General Orders contain revision pages and are issued
periodically by the designated officer.
Home Signal - correct answer ✔✔ A fixed signal governing entrance to an interlocking or
controlled point.
Main Track - correct answer ✔✔ A track designated by timetable upon which train movements
are authorized by ABS, DCS, or interlocking rules.
Running Track - correct answer ✔✔ a non-controlled track designated in the timetable upon
which movements may be made subject to prescribed signals and rules or in special Instruction
Normal Speed - correct answer ✔✔ Maximum Authorized Speed
Limited Speed - correct answer ✔✔ For passenger trains, not exceeding 45 MPH; for freight
trains, not exceeding 40 MPH.
, Medium Speed - correct answer ✔✔ Not exceeding 30 MPH.
Slow Speed - correct answer ✔✔ Not exceeding 15 MPH.
Restricted Speed - correct answer ✔✔ A method of operation that permits stopping within half
the range of vision and includes specific provisions for controlling the movement, maintaining
vigilance and maximum authorized speeds. movements made at restricted speed are governed
by rule 80
Rule 13: Hand signals
When must movements be stopped? - correct answer ✔✔ Movement must be stopped if:
1. There is doubt concerning the meaning of a signal.
2. There is doubt for whom the signal was intended.
3. The signal disappears from view.
Rule 14: Unattended Fuses
What must train do when approaching unattended burning fusees on or near its track? - correct
answer ✔✔ Immediately reduce to Restricted Speed using good train handling procedures.
Continue restricted speed until head end is one mile beyond fusee.
Rule 16: Blue Signal Protection of Workers
1. Employees are prohibited from operating equipment unless authorized by who?
well answered
Automatic Block Signal System (ABS) - correct answer ✔✔ A block signal system in which the
use of each block is governed by an automatic block signal, cab signal, or both.
Bulletin Order (BO) - correct answer ✔✔ A publication used to notify employees of changes to
rules, procedures, or other instructions affecting the movement of trains. Bulletin Orders are
issued periodically by the designated officer.
General Order (GO) - correct answer ✔✔ A publication used to summarize changes to the
Timetable and other instruction manuals. General Orders contain revision pages and are issued
periodically by the designated officer.
Home Signal - correct answer ✔✔ A fixed signal governing entrance to an interlocking or
controlled point.
Main Track - correct answer ✔✔ A track designated by timetable upon which train movements
are authorized by ABS, DCS, or interlocking rules.
Running Track - correct answer ✔✔ a non-controlled track designated in the timetable upon
which movements may be made subject to prescribed signals and rules or in special Instruction
Normal Speed - correct answer ✔✔ Maximum Authorized Speed
Limited Speed - correct answer ✔✔ For passenger trains, not exceeding 45 MPH; for freight
trains, not exceeding 40 MPH.
, Medium Speed - correct answer ✔✔ Not exceeding 30 MPH.
Slow Speed - correct answer ✔✔ Not exceeding 15 MPH.
Restricted Speed - correct answer ✔✔ A method of operation that permits stopping within half
the range of vision and includes specific provisions for controlling the movement, maintaining
vigilance and maximum authorized speeds. movements made at restricted speed are governed
by rule 80
Rule 13: Hand signals
When must movements be stopped? - correct answer ✔✔ Movement must be stopped if:
1. There is doubt concerning the meaning of a signal.
2. There is doubt for whom the signal was intended.
3. The signal disappears from view.
Rule 14: Unattended Fuses
What must train do when approaching unattended burning fusees on or near its track? - correct
answer ✔✔ Immediately reduce to Restricted Speed using good train handling procedures.
Continue restricted speed until head end is one mile beyond fusee.
Rule 16: Blue Signal Protection of Workers
1. Employees are prohibited from operating equipment unless authorized by who?
