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UP Return to Work EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS 2026-2027 LATEST UPDATE THIS
YEAR
QUESTION: After stopping the train, knowing that it will take several minutes for an
approaching Z train to show up, a crew member pulls his cell phone out of his grip, turns it on
and begins to make a call. Is this use of the cell phone prohibited? 2.21 - ANSWER-Yes, because
he did not job brief to communicate his desire to use the phone.
QUESTION: What is the correct riding position when making a shoving movement when riding a
tank car? 81.7 - ANSWER-Behind the safety bar on the leading end of the car.
QUESTION: May a crew member wear a FitBit like device on duty? 2.21 - ANSWER-No.
QUESTION: How many switch machines will need to be operated to properly line up a crossover
identified in the timetable as an (11-3) type crossover? SSI Item 11 - ANSWER-6
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QUESTION: what securement procedure must you use when setting out a single car? 32.1.4 -
ANSWER-Single car securement and a squeal test
QUESTION: Which crewmembers are not allowed to engage in any unrelated tasks while
making a shoving movement? 6.5 - ANSWER-Those participating in the shoving movement.
QUESTION: What sequence is required when lining a crossover identified in the timetable as an
(11-3) type crossover? SSI Item 11 - ANSWER-Operate movable frog first halfway. Then the first
switch and then the middle switch point machine. Finish throwing frog.
QUESTION: When may you ride a freight car to a coupling? 81.13 - ANSWER-Not allowed.
QUESTION: You observe a yellow/red flag at MP 376.0 displayed on the field side of your train
in the direction of travel. You do not have a form B track bulletin in effect at this location. What
action is required? 5.4.3 - ANSWER-Attempt to contact EIC of the yellow red flag. Prepare to
stop short of red flag 2 miles after the yellow red. If red is displayed, stop until given further
instruction from EIC or it is removed by the craft that placed it. If not displayed, move at
restricted speed. Only increase speed after a crew member has received instructions from the
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EIC or the leading wheels are 4 miles past the yellow red and the dispatcher has verified no
track bulletin or warrant is in effect there.
QUESTION: Your train received a class 1 air brake test and inspection before departing its initial
terminal. After you set out cars from the train, what air brake test will be required? 30.7.1 -
ANSWER-Class 3 Application and Release
Q; "Stowed" requires (2.21/Glossary) - ANSWER-Having personal electronic devices powered off
and out of sight. Devices in pockets are not stowed.
QUESTION: Your 5,681 ton train goes into emergency at a speed of 21mph. No unusual slack
action was felt and the brake pipe pressure was immediately restored after stopping. Will you
be required to walk the train? 6.23 - ANSWER-No, you are relieved of having to check it due to
the speed being over 20mph, no unusual slack action was felt, and the brake pipe pressure was
immediately restored after stopping.
QUESTION: What is your crew's responsibility to the trian dispatcher regarding an emergency
application of the air brakes? 6.31 - ANSWER-Unclear. Listed rule does not match description.
UP Return to Work EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS 2026-2027 LATEST UPDATE THIS
YEAR
QUESTION: After stopping the train, knowing that it will take several minutes for an
approaching Z train to show up, a crew member pulls his cell phone out of his grip, turns it on
and begins to make a call. Is this use of the cell phone prohibited? 2.21 - ANSWER-Yes, because
he did not job brief to communicate his desire to use the phone.
QUESTION: What is the correct riding position when making a shoving movement when riding a
tank car? 81.7 - ANSWER-Behind the safety bar on the leading end of the car.
QUESTION: May a crew member wear a FitBit like device on duty? 2.21 - ANSWER-No.
QUESTION: How many switch machines will need to be operated to properly line up a crossover
identified in the timetable as an (11-3) type crossover? SSI Item 11 - ANSWER-6
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QUESTION: what securement procedure must you use when setting out a single car? 32.1.4 -
ANSWER-Single car securement and a squeal test
QUESTION: Which crewmembers are not allowed to engage in any unrelated tasks while
making a shoving movement? 6.5 - ANSWER-Those participating in the shoving movement.
QUESTION: What sequence is required when lining a crossover identified in the timetable as an
(11-3) type crossover? SSI Item 11 - ANSWER-Operate movable frog first halfway. Then the first
switch and then the middle switch point machine. Finish throwing frog.
QUESTION: When may you ride a freight car to a coupling? 81.13 - ANSWER-Not allowed.
QUESTION: You observe a yellow/red flag at MP 376.0 displayed on the field side of your train
in the direction of travel. You do not have a form B track bulletin in effect at this location. What
action is required? 5.4.3 - ANSWER-Attempt to contact EIC of the yellow red flag. Prepare to
stop short of red flag 2 miles after the yellow red. If red is displayed, stop until given further
instruction from EIC or it is removed by the craft that placed it. If not displayed, move at
restricted speed. Only increase speed after a crew member has received instructions from the
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EIC or the leading wheels are 4 miles past the yellow red and the dispatcher has verified no
track bulletin or warrant is in effect there.
QUESTION: Your train received a class 1 air brake test and inspection before departing its initial
terminal. After you set out cars from the train, what air brake test will be required? 30.7.1 -
ANSWER-Class 3 Application and Release
Q; "Stowed" requires (2.21/Glossary) - ANSWER-Having personal electronic devices powered off
and out of sight. Devices in pockets are not stowed.
QUESTION: Your 5,681 ton train goes into emergency at a speed of 21mph. No unusual slack
action was felt and the brake pipe pressure was immediately restored after stopping. Will you
be required to walk the train? 6.23 - ANSWER-No, you are relieved of having to check it due to
the speed being over 20mph, no unusual slack action was felt, and the brake pipe pressure was
immediately restored after stopping.
QUESTION: What is your crew's responsibility to the trian dispatcher regarding an emergency
application of the air brakes? 6.31 - ANSWER-Unclear. Listed rule does not match description.
