BNSF Dispatcher Exam 2 Review Exam Questions And Answers (Verified And Updated)

BNSF Dispatcher Exam 2 Review Exam Questions And Answers (Verified And Updated) 40.4.3 Overrunning of Stop Signal When a signal is disregarded, or it is suspected a train has overrun a Stop indication what are the three steps that must be completed by the train dispatcher? - answer• Provide protection against trains that may be approaching the location where adjacent tracks or conflicting routes may be fouled. • Notify the Chief Dispatcher of the facts. • Hold the train until the Chief Dispatcher provides handling instructions. 40.7.1 Issuing Instructions and Authorities After receiving restrictions, instructions or reports of unusual conditions, do the following 3 things: - answer1. If verbally received, repeat the information received and obtain confirmation that the information repeated is correct. 2. Verbally notify trains that appear to be traversing or about to traverse the restriction. 3. After verbally notifying trains that appear to be traversing or about to traverse the restriction, place appropriate restrictive tag(s) to protect speed restrictions and crossing warning conditions to ensure PTC enforcement. 40.7.4 Confirmation of Limits Prior to Granting Authority Following a verbal request for authority from an operator of on-track equipment or MW employee, what are the four ways that limits can be discussed before issuing the authority? (Four bullets) - answer• If authority can be granted as requested, restate the limits to requesting employee for confirmation. • If confirmation is received from the employee, issue the authority with no change in the confirmed limits. • If unable to grant authority with limits as requested, state limits that can be given, asking employee if usable. • If changed limits are usable, require the employee to repeat the changed limits to confirm understanding before issuing. 40.8 Back Up Movements What are the 5 things that must be completed before granting a backup move? (Memory jogger) - answerA - Is there an additional authority in effect that must be protected? B - Are there any Form Bs in effect that are or will be in the limits? C - Are there any Form Cs in effect removing the track from service? D - Check that permission has not been granted to leave a switch in the reverse position E - "Do you need extra/additional authority behind your train to accomplish this back up move?" 40.21 Rule Violations If it is suspected or becomes apparent that you, another train dispatcher or employees in the field may be involved in a rules violation, what action must be taken? - answerImmediately report the situation to the Chief Dispatcher. 40.24 Hi-Rail Limits Compliance System (HLCS) When an HLCS alert is received about an employee outside of limits, what are the steps for this alert? - answerPromptly check for any conflicting movements and provide protection against conflicting movements. Do not request any signal or switch changes. ESPN memory jogger Employee outside of limits? Contact the employee or vehicle number that was reported in the warning, advising them where the system indicates they are located and ask them to verify their location