BNSF CONDUCTOR REVIEW PACK 2026
SOLVED QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE
ANSWERS
◉ 10.1 Authority to Enter CTC Limits (Signal Governing Movement
Over a Hand-Operated Switch)
Answer: If a signal governs movement over a hand-operated switch
that is not electrically locked, the control operator must authorize
the train to enter or occupy any track where CTC is in effect before
the switch is opened. After the switch is opened, if the signal does
not display a proceed indication, a crew member must wait 5
minutes 10 minutes at the switch. After the 5 minute 10 minute wait
if the signal does not display a proceed indication, move the train at
restricted speed and notify the control operator.
However, if the block to be entered is occupied by its own standing
train or when the hand-operated switch remains open, the
movement may, after stopping, pass an absolute signal displaying a
Stop indication without waiting 10 minutes and without contacting
the control operator.
◉ 10.3 Track and Time
Answer: The control operator may authorize a train to occupy a
track or tracks within specified limits for a certain time period.
Authority must include track designation, track limits, and either a
time limit or the words "until released". The train may use the track
,in either direction within the specified limits according to signal
indication until the limits are verbally released.
Limits designated by a switch extend only to the signal governing
movement over the switch unless otherwise designated.
Track and time does not authorize trains to occupy the main track
within automatic interlocking limits.
◉ 10.3 Track and Time A
Answer: A. Passing Signal Displaying Stop or Stop and Proceed
Indication
Except at interlockings, trains granted track and time:
1. After stopping at a signal displaying a Stop indication, must be
granted verbal authority to enter the limits at either end. Verbal
authority is not required after stopping within the limits or when
entering the limits at any other location. Train must move at
restricted speed.
2. Must observe the requirements for inspection of spring switches.
3. May pass a signal within the limits displaying Stop and Proceed
indication without stopping.
◉ 10.3 Track and Time B
Answer: B. Time Limits
Trains must release track and time before the time granted expires.
When necessary to modify the expiration time, an employee and the
,control operator must communicate before time expires to adjust
the time granted. If the employee cannot contact the control
operator and the time limit expires, authority is extended until the
control operator is contacted.
◉ 10.3 Track and Time C
Answer: C. Releasing When Within the Limits
If no other employee has received track and time within the same
limits, a train may release track and time to move in a specified
direction. Signal indications will then govern the train, if the control
operator verbally authorizes the release specifying direction of
movement.
Employees releasing track and time must state:
• Their name or other identification.
• The track and time limits being released, including number, if
applicable.
◉ 10.3 Track and Time D
Answer: D. Releasing Portion of Limits
When a crew member informs the control operator that the
authority is released between two specific points, the authority is
considered void between those points. This track release must begin
at the outer limit of the authority.
, ◉ 14.1 Authority to Enter TWC Limits
Answer: Where designated by the timetable, a track warrant will
authorize main track use under the direction of the train dispatcher
or as prescribed by Rule 6.13 (Yard Limits) or Rule 6.14 (Restricted
Limits). Track warrant instructions must be followed where yard
limits or restricted limits are in effect.
◉ 14.2 Designated Limits A
Answer: Track warrant limits must be designated by specifying
track, where required, and specific locations such as switches, mile
posts, or railroad identifiable points. However, station names may be
used as follows:
A. First Named Point
When a station name designates the first named point, authority
extends from and includes the last siding switch. Authority extends
from the station sign if no siding exists.
◉ 14.2 Designated Limits B
Answer: At the last named point, authority extends to but does not
include the last siding switch when the track warrant states, "Hold
main track at last named point."
◉ 14.3 Operating with Track Warrants
Answer: A track warrant authorizes a train or engine to occupy the
main track within designated limits. However, the train or engine
SOLVED QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE
ANSWERS
◉ 10.1 Authority to Enter CTC Limits (Signal Governing Movement
Over a Hand-Operated Switch)
Answer: If a signal governs movement over a hand-operated switch
that is not electrically locked, the control operator must authorize
the train to enter or occupy any track where CTC is in effect before
the switch is opened. After the switch is opened, if the signal does
not display a proceed indication, a crew member must wait 5
minutes 10 minutes at the switch. After the 5 minute 10 minute wait
if the signal does not display a proceed indication, move the train at
restricted speed and notify the control operator.
However, if the block to be entered is occupied by its own standing
train or when the hand-operated switch remains open, the
movement may, after stopping, pass an absolute signal displaying a
Stop indication without waiting 10 minutes and without contacting
the control operator.
◉ 10.3 Track and Time
Answer: The control operator may authorize a train to occupy a
track or tracks within specified limits for a certain time period.
Authority must include track designation, track limits, and either a
time limit or the words "until released". The train may use the track
,in either direction within the specified limits according to signal
indication until the limits are verbally released.
Limits designated by a switch extend only to the signal governing
movement over the switch unless otherwise designated.
Track and time does not authorize trains to occupy the main track
within automatic interlocking limits.
◉ 10.3 Track and Time A
Answer: A. Passing Signal Displaying Stop or Stop and Proceed
Indication
Except at interlockings, trains granted track and time:
1. After stopping at a signal displaying a Stop indication, must be
granted verbal authority to enter the limits at either end. Verbal
authority is not required after stopping within the limits or when
entering the limits at any other location. Train must move at
restricted speed.
2. Must observe the requirements for inspection of spring switches.
3. May pass a signal within the limits displaying Stop and Proceed
indication without stopping.
◉ 10.3 Track and Time B
Answer: B. Time Limits
Trains must release track and time before the time granted expires.
When necessary to modify the expiration time, an employee and the
,control operator must communicate before time expires to adjust
the time granted. If the employee cannot contact the control
operator and the time limit expires, authority is extended until the
control operator is contacted.
◉ 10.3 Track and Time C
Answer: C. Releasing When Within the Limits
If no other employee has received track and time within the same
limits, a train may release track and time to move in a specified
direction. Signal indications will then govern the train, if the control
operator verbally authorizes the release specifying direction of
movement.
Employees releasing track and time must state:
• Their name or other identification.
• The track and time limits being released, including number, if
applicable.
◉ 10.3 Track and Time D
Answer: D. Releasing Portion of Limits
When a crew member informs the control operator that the
authority is released between two specific points, the authority is
considered void between those points. This track release must begin
at the outer limit of the authority.
, ◉ 14.1 Authority to Enter TWC Limits
Answer: Where designated by the timetable, a track warrant will
authorize main track use under the direction of the train dispatcher
or as prescribed by Rule 6.13 (Yard Limits) or Rule 6.14 (Restricted
Limits). Track warrant instructions must be followed where yard
limits or restricted limits are in effect.
◉ 14.2 Designated Limits A
Answer: Track warrant limits must be designated by specifying
track, where required, and specific locations such as switches, mile
posts, or railroad identifiable points. However, station names may be
used as follows:
A. First Named Point
When a station name designates the first named point, authority
extends from and includes the last siding switch. Authority extends
from the station sign if no siding exists.
◉ 14.2 Designated Limits B
Answer: At the last named point, authority extends to but does not
include the last siding switch when the track warrant states, "Hold
main track at last named point."
◉ 14.3 Operating with Track Warrants
Answer: A track warrant authorizes a train or engine to occupy the
main track within designated limits. However, the train or engine
