BNSF DISPATCHER EXAMINATION TEST 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
◉ Timetable Letter "A". Answer: Automatic Interlocking
◉ Timetable Letter "B". Answer: General Orders, Notices, & Circulars
◉ Timetable Letter "C". Answer: Radio Communication
◉ Timetable Letter "J". Answer: Junction
◉ Timetable Letter "M". Answer: Manual Interlocking
◉ Timetable Letter "P". Answer: Telephone
◉ Timetable Letter "R". Answer: Restricted Limits
◉ Timetable Letter "T". Answer: Turning Facility
,◉ Timetable Letter "X". Answer: Crossover
◉ Timetable Letter "X(2)". Answer: Multiple Crossovers
◉ Timetable Letter "Y". Answer: Yard Limits
◉ Automatic Block Signal System (ABS). Answer: A series of
consecutive blocks governed by block signals, cab signals, or both. The
signals are activated by a train or by certain conditions that affect the
block use. SIGNALS DO NOT AUTHORIZE MOVEMENT.
◉ Absolute Block. Answer: A length of track that no train is permitted to
enter while the track is occupied by another train.
◉ Absolute Signal. Answer: A block or interlocking signal without a
number plate, or designated by an A marker.
◉ Block. Answer: A length of track between consecutive block signals;
between a block signal and the end of the block system limits; or, in
ATC limits the use of which is governed by cab signals and/or block
signals.
◉ Block Signal. Answer: A fixed signal at the entrance of a block that
governs trains entering and using that block.
,◉ Cab Signal. Answer: A signal in the engineers compartment or cab
that indicates a condition affecting train movement. Cab signals are used
with interlocking or block signals or without block signals.
◉ Centralized Traffic Control (CTC). Answer: A block system that uses
block signal indications to authorize train movements.
◉ Crossover. Answer: Section of track with switches at both ends that
connects two adjacent tracks
◉ Types of Mandatory Directives. Answer: Track warrants, track
bulletins, & track and time
◉ How should an employee react to a radio transmission that is not
understood or incomplete?. Answer: Not act upon it and treat it as not
sent
◉ How must railroad radio emergency calls begin?. Answer:
Emergency, emergency, emergency
◉ Emergency calls are used to cover reports of hazardous conditions
which could result in what?. Answer: Death or injury, damage to
property or serious disruption of railroad operations.
, ◉ What events would require the emergency transmission?. Answer:
Derailments; Collisions; Storms; Washouts; Fires; Track Obstruction;
Emergency brake applications; Overrunning limits of authority;
Overrunning stop indications.
◉ Conductor. Answer: Crew member in charge of train or yard crew
◉ Control Operator. Answer: Employee assigned to operate a CTC or
interlocking control machine or authorized to grant track permits.
◉ Control Point. Answer: The location of absolute signals controlled by
a control operator.
◉ Controlled Siding. Answer: A siding within CTC or interlocking
limits where a signal indication authorizes the siding's use.
◉ How are trains identified?. Answer: Initials and engine number,
adding direction when required.
◉ Who must expect the movement of trains, engines, cars, or other
movable equipment at any time, on any track, in either direction?
(GCOR 1.20). Answer: All employees
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
◉ Timetable Letter "A". Answer: Automatic Interlocking
◉ Timetable Letter "B". Answer: General Orders, Notices, & Circulars
◉ Timetable Letter "C". Answer: Radio Communication
◉ Timetable Letter "J". Answer: Junction
◉ Timetable Letter "M". Answer: Manual Interlocking
◉ Timetable Letter "P". Answer: Telephone
◉ Timetable Letter "R". Answer: Restricted Limits
◉ Timetable Letter "T". Answer: Turning Facility
,◉ Timetable Letter "X". Answer: Crossover
◉ Timetable Letter "X(2)". Answer: Multiple Crossovers
◉ Timetable Letter "Y". Answer: Yard Limits
◉ Automatic Block Signal System (ABS). Answer: A series of
consecutive blocks governed by block signals, cab signals, or both. The
signals are activated by a train or by certain conditions that affect the
block use. SIGNALS DO NOT AUTHORIZE MOVEMENT.
◉ Absolute Block. Answer: A length of track that no train is permitted to
enter while the track is occupied by another train.
◉ Absolute Signal. Answer: A block or interlocking signal without a
number plate, or designated by an A marker.
◉ Block. Answer: A length of track between consecutive block signals;
between a block signal and the end of the block system limits; or, in
ATC limits the use of which is governed by cab signals and/or block
signals.
◉ Block Signal. Answer: A fixed signal at the entrance of a block that
governs trains entering and using that block.
,◉ Cab Signal. Answer: A signal in the engineers compartment or cab
that indicates a condition affecting train movement. Cab signals are used
with interlocking or block signals or without block signals.
◉ Centralized Traffic Control (CTC). Answer: A block system that uses
block signal indications to authorize train movements.
◉ Crossover. Answer: Section of track with switches at both ends that
connects two adjacent tracks
◉ Types of Mandatory Directives. Answer: Track warrants, track
bulletins, & track and time
◉ How should an employee react to a radio transmission that is not
understood or incomplete?. Answer: Not act upon it and treat it as not
sent
◉ How must railroad radio emergency calls begin?. Answer:
Emergency, emergency, emergency
◉ Emergency calls are used to cover reports of hazardous conditions
which could result in what?. Answer: Death or injury, damage to
property or serious disruption of railroad operations.
, ◉ What events would require the emergency transmission?. Answer:
Derailments; Collisions; Storms; Washouts; Fires; Track Obstruction;
Emergency brake applications; Overrunning limits of authority;
Overrunning stop indications.
◉ Conductor. Answer: Crew member in charge of train or yard crew
◉ Control Operator. Answer: Employee assigned to operate a CTC or
interlocking control machine or authorized to grant track permits.
◉ Control Point. Answer: The location of absolute signals controlled by
a control operator.
◉ Controlled Siding. Answer: A siding within CTC or interlocking
limits where a signal indication authorizes the siding's use.
◉ How are trains identified?. Answer: Initials and engine number,
adding direction when required.
◉ Who must expect the movement of trains, engines, cars, or other
movable equipment at any time, on any track, in either direction?
(GCOR 1.20). Answer: All employees
