BNSF Exam 2 Questions With Complete Solutions

What is the verbiage would you say if you need to ask a train to change an established route? what verbiage would you use? AKA: if you need to take a signal back on a closely approaching train, what would you ask? correct answer: Can the engineer comply with a signal change to stop. Engineer must identify themselves by name and that same exact thing that I asked them. If I looked at a Mile Post and it has an X or Z at the end of it...what does that mean? i.e., 9.2x correct answer: duplicate Mile Post What are the two ways to get authority in CTC? What are the three authorities in TWC? correct answer: CTC - signal indication & verbal authority from the train dispatcher TWC- Track warrant, Restricted Limits & Yard limits What are the three verbal authorities in CTC? correct answer: 10.1 - authority to enter the main track 10.3 - Track and Time 9.12.1- authority to pass stop signal indication If a train dispatcher is looking at a Timetable and looking at a station it shows a J,B & T. What do these abbreviations mean? correct answer: J - Junction B - General Orders, Notices, and Circulars T - Turning Facility What is the definition of Main Track? correct answer: A track extending through yards and between stations, that must not be occupied without authority or protection. Main Track correct answer: A track extending through yards and between stations that must not be occupied without authority or protection. What is a movement opposite the authorized direction? correct answer: Reverse movement if i needed to identify a train, how would i do that on BNSF Railway? correct answer: Initials, engine number, & direction where applicable When may main track switches be left open in CTC? When may main track switches be left open in TWC? When may main track switches be left in both of those