BNSF ROADWAY WORKER PROTECTION TEST
2026 RAILROAD SAFETY AND TRACK
AUTHORITY TEST PAPER QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ The cardinal rule of railroading is: Answer: Always expect a train
or equipment to move on any track in either direction at any time.
◉ "Fouling" the track means being within __ feet of the field side of
the nearest rail. Answer: 4
◉ According to the FRA, when working in the foul: Answer: A person
or equipment could be struck by a train or on-track equipment.
◉ The following are roadway workers. Answer: Contractor
employees whose duties for a railroad client may require fouling a
track.
◉ Roadway workers are responsible to ascertain on track safety is
provided: Answer: Prior to fouling the track.
◉ A roadway worker shall not foul a track except : Answer: When
necessary for the performance of duty.
, ◉ Roadway workers who perform work in the fouling space must do
all of the following except: Answer: Must be trained in the General
Code of Operating Rules
◉ What must an EIC do before any roadway worker fouls a track?
Answer: Conduct an on-track safety job briefing.
◉ When is an on-track safety job briefing considered complete?
Answer: When each roadway worker acknowledges understanding
of protection provided.
◉ A roadway worker has a "Right to Challenge". When concerned
about compliance with on-track safety rules he/she must report
his/her concerns to: Answer: The EIC.
◉ The method of on-track safety used depends on what factors?
Answer: The work to be performed
The type of track on which the work will be performed
The weather and physical characteristics of the track
ALL OF THE ABVOVE
2026 RAILROAD SAFETY AND TRACK
AUTHORITY TEST PAPER QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ The cardinal rule of railroading is: Answer: Always expect a train
or equipment to move on any track in either direction at any time.
◉ "Fouling" the track means being within __ feet of the field side of
the nearest rail. Answer: 4
◉ According to the FRA, when working in the foul: Answer: A person
or equipment could be struck by a train or on-track equipment.
◉ The following are roadway workers. Answer: Contractor
employees whose duties for a railroad client may require fouling a
track.
◉ Roadway workers are responsible to ascertain on track safety is
provided: Answer: Prior to fouling the track.
◉ A roadway worker shall not foul a track except : Answer: When
necessary for the performance of duty.
, ◉ Roadway workers who perform work in the fouling space must do
all of the following except: Answer: Must be trained in the General
Code of Operating Rules
◉ What must an EIC do before any roadway worker fouls a track?
Answer: Conduct an on-track safety job briefing.
◉ When is an on-track safety job briefing considered complete?
Answer: When each roadway worker acknowledges understanding
of protection provided.
◉ A roadway worker has a "Right to Challenge". When concerned
about compliance with on-track safety rules he/she must report
his/her concerns to: Answer: The EIC.
◉ The method of on-track safety used depends on what factors?
Answer: The work to be performed
The type of track on which the work will be performed
The weather and physical characteristics of the track
ALL OF THE ABVOVE
