csx phase 2 final exam with correct |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
answers
100.2
When rules and special instructions conflict the following apply : 1. Special instructions supersede rules 2.
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Dispatcher messages supersede special instructions and rules ; and 3. Form EC - 1 instructions supersede |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
dispatcher messages special instructions rules |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
100.3 special instructions |||\\\ |||\\\
Employees that have been provided railroad supplied electronic device must have the device available for |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
use and must ensure the device is : 1. good working condition 2. Fully charged 3. Updated with the latest
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rule books and special instructions that are in effect , and 4. Powered on during the entire tour of duty in
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order to receive vital software updates .|||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
102.2 csx standard time |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
Employees governed by timetables dispatcher or Form EC 1 must carry a watch that 1. Indicates hours |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
minutes and seconds and 2. Must not lose or gain more than one minute in hour period
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the next time you are on duty 5. If employees are unable to perform tie through Crew Life / HOS , they
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must call CMC to tie up at 800-648-9374 6. employees come on duty and find they are still not tied up
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from previous work or have left work and forgot to tie up they must call the CMC to get tied up so the
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accurate up time can be reflected Completing the Payroll ticket does NOT act as a tie up Hours of Service /
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Tie - Up is a separate function from Payroll 8. Only one member of the Crew is required to submit the
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Payroll ticket But every member of the Crew is required to perform their own HOS / Tie Up by tablet or
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phone call this includes Trainees and Qualifiers .|||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
following process for tie - up / completing ticket is mandatory |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
117.5 train inspection |||\\\ |||\\\
The crew of stopped train must inspect passing trains as follows 1. Locomotive operator may inspect
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passing trains from the cab of the locomotive , and 2. Other employees must make the inspection from the
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ground
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117.6 inspecting passing train |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
Employees inspecting passing trains from the ground must 1. Remain clear of adjacent tracks , and 2. |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
Position themselves in a safe location no closer than 10 feet from the passing train
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117.7 inspection of passing train results|||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
Results of inspections of passing trains must be communicated to the passing train If a defect was
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observed : a Provide the inspected train with specific location and nature of defect , or b If unable to
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contact the passing train , immediately notify the train dispatcher of the train , location and specific defect
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, 301.6 when heat warning is issued |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
When Heat Warning is issued it : 1. Does not apply to equipment speed restrictions 2. in effect between
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the hours of 1300 and 1900 3. Applies to permanent and temporary track speeds and speeds authorized by
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signal indication 4. Requires freight trains to reduce speed by 10 MPH but not below 30 MPH and 5.
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Requires passenger trains to reduce speed by 15 MPH but not below 40 MPH |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
401.3 rolling equipment |||\\\ |||\\\
Rolling equipment must not foul a track until it can be visually determined that : 1. Switches and derails
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connected with the movement are properly lined and 2. The intended route is clear |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
401.8 hand throw switchs |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
After operating a switch or derail the employee must make certain the 1. Device is properly lined for the
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intended movement , 2. Switch points fit properly 3. Target if equipped corresponds 4. Lever is latched 5. If
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equipped with a lock , device is locked before being left unattended and 6. Current position of the derail is
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communicated and acknowledged over the radio before departing the derail location i.e. Derail is on " or "
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Derail off "
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401.9 hand throw switchs |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
On main track , signaled track , or sidings 1. The normal position for hand operated switches is for
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movement on those tracks and 2. The normal position for hand operated crossover switches is for straight |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
away movement |||\\\
401.16 operating switch's by hand |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
Complete the movement through a crossover before either switch is changed from a corresponding |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
position except when one crew is using both tracks connected by the crossover during continuous
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switching operations |||\\\
403.1 electric locked switch |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
Permission from the train dispatcher is required before operating an electrically locked switch or derail to a |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
Enter a signaled track or b Cross from one signaled track to another
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403.2 electrically locked switch |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
A train standing on the signaled track does not need permission from the train dispatcher to unlock and
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operate an electrically locked switch or derail to move from the signaled track to a non - signaled track The
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train must be standing within 100 feet of the switch to permit the switch to unlock .
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404.3 releasing hand brakes |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
Prior to departing , conductors must visually check minimum of the first six handbrakes in order to ensure
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they have been released If applied hand brakes are found , continue to check until at least two consecutive
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cars are found without hand brakes applied This must be performed after a Coupling to a train or a cut of
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cars that will be added to train or b Taking charge of an unoccupied train
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405.2 When at industries |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
1. Movements must only be made when gates , doors , or other such devices are fully opened and
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fastened 2. Make certain cars will clear overhead and side clearances of the industry 3. Notify the
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appropriate personnel before switching tracks where loading and unloading is performed 4. Visually |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
answers
100.2
When rules and special instructions conflict the following apply : 1. Special instructions supersede rules 2.
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Dispatcher messages supersede special instructions and rules ; and 3. Form EC - 1 instructions supersede |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
dispatcher messages special instructions rules |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
100.3 special instructions |||\\\ |||\\\
Employees that have been provided railroad supplied electronic device must have the device available for |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
use and must ensure the device is : 1. good working condition 2. Fully charged 3. Updated with the latest
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rule books and special instructions that are in effect , and 4. Powered on during the entire tour of duty in
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order to receive vital software updates .|||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
102.2 csx standard time |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
Employees governed by timetables dispatcher or Form EC 1 must carry a watch that 1. Indicates hours |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
minutes and seconds and 2. Must not lose or gain more than one minute in hour period
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the next time you are on duty 5. If employees are unable to perform tie through Crew Life / HOS , they
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must call CMC to tie up at 800-648-9374 6. employees come on duty and find they are still not tied up
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from previous work or have left work and forgot to tie up they must call the CMC to get tied up so the
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accurate up time can be reflected Completing the Payroll ticket does NOT act as a tie up Hours of Service /
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Tie - Up is a separate function from Payroll 8. Only one member of the Crew is required to submit the
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Payroll ticket But every member of the Crew is required to perform their own HOS / Tie Up by tablet or
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phone call this includes Trainees and Qualifiers .|||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
following process for tie - up / completing ticket is mandatory |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
117.5 train inspection |||\\\ |||\\\
The crew of stopped train must inspect passing trains as follows 1. Locomotive operator may inspect
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passing trains from the cab of the locomotive , and 2. Other employees must make the inspection from the
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ground
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117.6 inspecting passing train |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
Employees inspecting passing trains from the ground must 1. Remain clear of adjacent tracks , and 2. |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
Position themselves in a safe location no closer than 10 feet from the passing train
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117.7 inspection of passing train results|||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
Results of inspections of passing trains must be communicated to the passing train If a defect was
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observed : a Provide the inspected train with specific location and nature of defect , or b If unable to
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contact the passing train , immediately notify the train dispatcher of the train , location and specific defect
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, 301.6 when heat warning is issued |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
When Heat Warning is issued it : 1. Does not apply to equipment speed restrictions 2. in effect between
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the hours of 1300 and 1900 3. Applies to permanent and temporary track speeds and speeds authorized by
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signal indication 4. Requires freight trains to reduce speed by 10 MPH but not below 30 MPH and 5.
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Requires passenger trains to reduce speed by 15 MPH but not below 40 MPH |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
401.3 rolling equipment |||\\\ |||\\\
Rolling equipment must not foul a track until it can be visually determined that : 1. Switches and derails
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connected with the movement are properly lined and 2. The intended route is clear |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
401.8 hand throw switchs |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
After operating a switch or derail the employee must make certain the 1. Device is properly lined for the
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intended movement , 2. Switch points fit properly 3. Target if equipped corresponds 4. Lever is latched 5. If
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equipped with a lock , device is locked before being left unattended and 6. Current position of the derail is
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communicated and acknowledged over the radio before departing the derail location i.e. Derail is on " or "
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Derail off "
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401.9 hand throw switchs |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
On main track , signaled track , or sidings 1. The normal position for hand operated switches is for
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movement on those tracks and 2. The normal position for hand operated crossover switches is for straight |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
away movement |||\\\
401.16 operating switch's by hand |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
Complete the movement through a crossover before either switch is changed from a corresponding |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
position except when one crew is using both tracks connected by the crossover during continuous
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switching operations |||\\\
403.1 electric locked switch |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
Permission from the train dispatcher is required before operating an electrically locked switch or derail to a |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
Enter a signaled track or b Cross from one signaled track to another
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403.2 electrically locked switch |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
A train standing on the signaled track does not need permission from the train dispatcher to unlock and
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operate an electrically locked switch or derail to move from the signaled track to a non - signaled track The
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train must be standing within 100 feet of the switch to permit the switch to unlock .
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404.3 releasing hand brakes |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
Prior to departing , conductors must visually check minimum of the first six handbrakes in order to ensure
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they have been released If applied hand brakes are found , continue to check until at least two consecutive
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cars are found without hand brakes applied This must be performed after a Coupling to a train or a cut of
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cars that will be added to train or b Taking charge of an unoccupied train
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405.2 When at industries |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
1. Movements must only be made when gates , doors , or other such devices are fully opened and
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fastened 2. Make certain cars will clear overhead and side clearances of the industry 3. Notify the
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appropriate personnel before switching tracks where loading and unloading is performed 4. Visually |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
