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Training Exam Study Guide Questions And
Answers Updated 2024/2025
Which of the following locations permits the use of individual train detection? - answer✔A
track outside the limits of a manual interlocking, a control point, or a remotely controlled Hump
Yard
When Roadway Worker and Operator of On-Track equipment obtain a Track Authority with Box
Eight instructions Do Not Foul Limits Ahead Of (engine number) (direction)., an accurate
determination of each listed train's location must be made by a member of the work group
prior to fouling the track, which method is NOT acceptable - answer✔Use Trackline view to
determine location
On-Track equipment operating at night must display a ____________ light to the front and a
red light to the rear when so equipped - answer✔White
Is it permissible for a watchman / lookout to visually communicate train approach warnings if
visible only from the west side of a worker? - answer✔No, it is not permissible to visually
communicate train approach warning
In conjunction with adjacent controlled track protection which of the following would not be
considered a minor correction: - answer✔Machine tamping
On-Track equipment must not follow nearer than ______ feet behind a train or engine moving
on main track, and must not approach a standing train or engine nearer than ______ feet
except when necessary to clear - answer✔600 and 200
A track inspector wants to use Individual Train Detection to inspect a switch. Using the track
speed in the timetable determination is made that there is not enough sight distance. Luckily
today there is a 10 mph slow order on the track which allows for plenty of sight distance. Is the
use of Individual Train Detection authorized in this scenario? - answer✔Yes
Working limits on Non-Controlled Track must be protected as prescribed by_______________ -
answer✔Inaccessible Track
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A ballast regulator needs to travel out of a siding onto the mainline through a spring switch.
After receiving track time to get on the mainline, the operator: - answer✔Has to have the
switch hand lined for the siding before making the move onto the main
When releasing working limits to the Train Dispatcher the employee holding authority shall:
notify the Train Dispatcher that no employees have been granted authority to jointly occupy
the working limits - answer✔state the name of each employee that he/she has authorized to
jointly occupy the working limits and the time each cleared
While a train is permitted to pass on the Adjacent Controlled Track a Ground Worker is
permitted to work within 25 of On Track Equipment only after which of the following has
happened? - answer✔The operator of the on-track equipment confirm s that the equipment is
stationary and will not resume on-track movement until permission is received from the
affected on-ground workers
What part of a Track Authority Form may be filled out in advance of receiving information from
the Train Dispatcher? - answer✔No part may be filled out in advance
Under what circumstances may the Train Dispatcher remove protective blocking on a remotely
controlled switch between the Approach and Controlled Stop sign without the permission of
the RWIC in charge of the Form Y limits? - answer✔If the train will operate away from the
working limits named in the Form Y
On yard tracks and mechanical shop tracks, if the clearance point is not clearly identifiable by
the presence of these protective devices, the equipment must be left: - answer✔Behind the
green reflective marker, painted (fluorescent green) crosstie, or other physical identifier in
accordance with Special Instructions, or
__away from the switch point of the track to be occupied, if the painted crosstie, or other
physical identifier, is not present or visible. 225 feet (4 ½ car lengths)
A T&S gang is working in double mainline track that has track centers of 18 feet. The RWIC is
protecting the track the gang is occupying with a track authority. He also has conditional stop
boards on the adjacent track to protect the gang. After he ensures that everyone within the
form Y limits is clear of the adjacent track, he authorizes a train through those limits at 25 mph.
Where can the employees of the T&S gang not work on the ground? - answer✔In the gage of
the occupied track (not breaking the plane of the rail closest to the adjacent track) within 25
feet of a piece of equipment that is moving
Employees occupying moving On-Track equipment must be securely positioned and braced at
all times to avoid injury in the event of a sudden stop. Occupants may choose but it is not
necessary to occupy a seat when available - answer✔False
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Training Exam Study Guide Questions And
Answers Updated 2024/2025
Which of the following locations permits the use of individual train detection? - answer✔A
track outside the limits of a manual interlocking, a control point, or a remotely controlled Hump
Yard
When Roadway Worker and Operator of On-Track equipment obtain a Track Authority with Box
Eight instructions Do Not Foul Limits Ahead Of (engine number) (direction)., an accurate
determination of each listed train's location must be made by a member of the work group
prior to fouling the track, which method is NOT acceptable - answer✔Use Trackline view to
determine location
On-Track equipment operating at night must display a ____________ light to the front and a
red light to the rear when so equipped - answer✔White
Is it permissible for a watchman / lookout to visually communicate train approach warnings if
visible only from the west side of a worker? - answer✔No, it is not permissible to visually
communicate train approach warning
In conjunction with adjacent controlled track protection which of the following would not be
considered a minor correction: - answer✔Machine tamping
On-Track equipment must not follow nearer than ______ feet behind a train or engine moving
on main track, and must not approach a standing train or engine nearer than ______ feet
except when necessary to clear - answer✔600 and 200
A track inspector wants to use Individual Train Detection to inspect a switch. Using the track
speed in the timetable determination is made that there is not enough sight distance. Luckily
today there is a 10 mph slow order on the track which allows for plenty of sight distance. Is the
use of Individual Train Detection authorized in this scenario? - answer✔Yes
Working limits on Non-Controlled Track must be protected as prescribed by_______________ -
answer✔Inaccessible Track
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A ballast regulator needs to travel out of a siding onto the mainline through a spring switch.
After receiving track time to get on the mainline, the operator: - answer✔Has to have the
switch hand lined for the siding before making the move onto the main
When releasing working limits to the Train Dispatcher the employee holding authority shall:
notify the Train Dispatcher that no employees have been granted authority to jointly occupy
the working limits - answer✔state the name of each employee that he/she has authorized to
jointly occupy the working limits and the time each cleared
While a train is permitted to pass on the Adjacent Controlled Track a Ground Worker is
permitted to work within 25 of On Track Equipment only after which of the following has
happened? - answer✔The operator of the on-track equipment confirm s that the equipment is
stationary and will not resume on-track movement until permission is received from the
affected on-ground workers
What part of a Track Authority Form may be filled out in advance of receiving information from
the Train Dispatcher? - answer✔No part may be filled out in advance
Under what circumstances may the Train Dispatcher remove protective blocking on a remotely
controlled switch between the Approach and Controlled Stop sign without the permission of
the RWIC in charge of the Form Y limits? - answer✔If the train will operate away from the
working limits named in the Form Y
On yard tracks and mechanical shop tracks, if the clearance point is not clearly identifiable by
the presence of these protective devices, the equipment must be left: - answer✔Behind the
green reflective marker, painted (fluorescent green) crosstie, or other physical identifier in
accordance with Special Instructions, or
__away from the switch point of the track to be occupied, if the painted crosstie, or other
physical identifier, is not present or visible. 225 feet (4 ½ car lengths)
A T&S gang is working in double mainline track that has track centers of 18 feet. The RWIC is
protecting the track the gang is occupying with a track authority. He also has conditional stop
boards on the adjacent track to protect the gang. After he ensures that everyone within the
form Y limits is clear of the adjacent track, he authorizes a train through those limits at 25 mph.
Where can the employees of the T&S gang not work on the ground? - answer✔In the gage of
the occupied track (not breaking the plane of the rail closest to the adjacent track) within 25
feet of a piece of equipment that is moving
Employees occupying moving On-Track equipment must be securely positioned and braced at
all times to avoid injury in the event of a sudden stop. Occupants may choose but it is not
necessary to occupy a seat when available - answer✔False
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