ROADWAY WORKER PROTECTION
UPDATED COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS VERIFIED PREPARATION
RESOURCE
●● Positive Train Control (PTC) is a safety system overlay designed to
prevent ___________.
Answer: Movement over an improperly lined main track switch
Unauthorized movement into established work limits
Over speed violations
Train to train collisions
●● If the PTC display does not conform to a wayside or cab signal
indication, maximum authorized speed, a mandatory directive, or a
timetable or bulletined instruction, the __________ instruction will
govern.
Answer: Most restrictive
●● Except where specifically authorized by the__________________, a
main track switch must not be left open for another movement unless in
charge of a crewmember of such movement or an employee assigned to
handle switches.
Answer: Train Dispatcher or Yardmaster
,●● Which of the following conditions is depicted below?
Answer: Improper signal
●● The skull and crossbones at the top of a placard would indicate the
presence of:
Answer: Poison materials.
●● Norfolk Southern supplies an "800" number that is displayed on all
crossings maintained by Norfolk Southern. This number, 800-453-2530
is a required component of what?
Answer: Emergency Notification System
●● How many times in a 30-minute period may a ground relay trip on a
locomotive before isolation is required?
Answer: 3
●● When the Signal Department reports that rust or other material may
prevent shunting of a track circuit, the Control Station will:
- Record the report
- Apply blocking devices to switch(es) and signals giving access to that
track.
- Not permit entry to the effected track by signal indication, and
- ___________________________________.
,Answer: Authorize movement, after stopping, to pass the entrance
signal.
●● Promptly taking remedial action is paramount in maintaining a safe
environment at Norfolk Southern. When responding to any report of a
warning system malfunction and/or obstruction, the Train Dispatcher
must do what? Select all that apply.
Answer: Contact the appropriate railroad (if not maintained by NS) or
Norfolk Southern maintenance personnel to respond to site for
investigation and repair.
Contact NS PCC to verify appropriate response with law enforcement
agencies.
Promptly contact all trains that are authorized to operate through the site
in an effort to notify the train crews of the reported condition prior to
each train's arrival at the site.
●● When practicable, under what circumstances will a key train hold the
main track? (HM-1 Section 7 Part 4)
Answer: Unless a speed of greater than 10 MPH is authorized for the
siding or auxiliary track.
●● On an unattended train, when there is a need to retain air brake
system pressure for greater than ____ hours, the lead locomotive in the
consist may be left running and the Automatic Engine Start / Stop
System (AESS) must be allowed to function. When a train or cut of cars
will be left for less than ____ hours, all locomotives must be shut down.
, Answer: 24 hours
●● When a PTC System on the controlling locomotive suffers a failure
on line of road and becomes inoperative, the crew must immediately
notify the Train Dispatcher and PTC Help Desk, and must at once reduce
to Restricted Speed. When may the train crew cease operating at
Restricted Speed and resume operation at a higher speed? Select all that
apply.
Answer: If the train is not carrying any loaded PIH, they may resume
operating at normal speed after reporting the PTC issue to the PTC Help
Desk and Train Dispatcher.
If the train is advised there are no other trains or Roadway Workers
present between their current location and the location of their next crew
change.
●● Key Trains carrying 20 or more loaded tank cars of____are restricted
to ___ MPH within High Threat Urban Areas (HTUAs).
Answer: Class 3 Flammable Liquids or Crude Oil, 40
●● A bridge inspection by a qualified Engineering Department employee
reveals that a moveable bridge is locked and the rails are properly lined
and seated. However, a permissive signal is still unable to be displayed.
What is the Train Dispatcher allowed to do?
Answer: Authorize all subsequent train movements to pass the Stop
Signal without inspection provided the bridge remains closed.
UPDATED COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS VERIFIED PREPARATION
RESOURCE
●● Positive Train Control (PTC) is a safety system overlay designed to
prevent ___________.
Answer: Movement over an improperly lined main track switch
Unauthorized movement into established work limits
Over speed violations
Train to train collisions
●● If the PTC display does not conform to a wayside or cab signal
indication, maximum authorized speed, a mandatory directive, or a
timetable or bulletined instruction, the __________ instruction will
govern.
Answer: Most restrictive
●● Except where specifically authorized by the__________________, a
main track switch must not be left open for another movement unless in
charge of a crewmember of such movement or an employee assigned to
handle switches.
Answer: Train Dispatcher or Yardmaster
,●● Which of the following conditions is depicted below?
Answer: Improper signal
●● The skull and crossbones at the top of a placard would indicate the
presence of:
Answer: Poison materials.
●● Norfolk Southern supplies an "800" number that is displayed on all
crossings maintained by Norfolk Southern. This number, 800-453-2530
is a required component of what?
Answer: Emergency Notification System
●● How many times in a 30-minute period may a ground relay trip on a
locomotive before isolation is required?
Answer: 3
●● When the Signal Department reports that rust or other material may
prevent shunting of a track circuit, the Control Station will:
- Record the report
- Apply blocking devices to switch(es) and signals giving access to that
track.
- Not permit entry to the effected track by signal indication, and
- ___________________________________.
,Answer: Authorize movement, after stopping, to pass the entrance
signal.
●● Promptly taking remedial action is paramount in maintaining a safe
environment at Norfolk Southern. When responding to any report of a
warning system malfunction and/or obstruction, the Train Dispatcher
must do what? Select all that apply.
Answer: Contact the appropriate railroad (if not maintained by NS) or
Norfolk Southern maintenance personnel to respond to site for
investigation and repair.
Contact NS PCC to verify appropriate response with law enforcement
agencies.
Promptly contact all trains that are authorized to operate through the site
in an effort to notify the train crews of the reported condition prior to
each train's arrival at the site.
●● When practicable, under what circumstances will a key train hold the
main track? (HM-1 Section 7 Part 4)
Answer: Unless a speed of greater than 10 MPH is authorized for the
siding or auxiliary track.
●● On an unattended train, when there is a need to retain air brake
system pressure for greater than ____ hours, the lead locomotive in the
consist may be left running and the Automatic Engine Start / Stop
System (AESS) must be allowed to function. When a train or cut of cars
will be left for less than ____ hours, all locomotives must be shut down.
, Answer: 24 hours
●● When a PTC System on the controlling locomotive suffers a failure
on line of road and becomes inoperative, the crew must immediately
notify the Train Dispatcher and PTC Help Desk, and must at once reduce
to Restricted Speed. When may the train crew cease operating at
Restricted Speed and resume operation at a higher speed? Select all that
apply.
Answer: If the train is not carrying any loaded PIH, they may resume
operating at normal speed after reporting the PTC issue to the PTC Help
Desk and Train Dispatcher.
If the train is advised there are no other trains or Roadway Workers
present between their current location and the location of their next crew
change.
●● Key Trains carrying 20 or more loaded tank cars of____are restricted
to ___ MPH within High Threat Urban Areas (HTUAs).
Answer: Class 3 Flammable Liquids or Crude Oil, 40
●● A bridge inspection by a qualified Engineering Department employee
reveals that a moveable bridge is locked and the rails are properly lined
and seated. However, a permissive signal is still unable to be displayed.
What is the Train Dispatcher allowed to do?
Answer: Authorize all subsequent train movements to pass the Stop
Signal without inspection provided the bridge remains closed.
