BNSF Dispatcher Exam 2 Review UPDATED
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
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? - CORRECT 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: - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. 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) - CORRECT 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) -
CORRECT ANSWER - A - 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? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Immediately 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? - CORRECT ANSWER - Promptly 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
Stop the movement
, Protect the movement
Notify and report the incident to the Chief Dispatcher and Signal Call Desk.
If it is determined that the employee or vehicle has not exceeded the limits of authority and
reason is not determined to be a thumb wheel issue or other explainable reason, report this
information to the Signal Call Desk at the earliest opportunity
40.28 Trains Performing Work Associated with Track Maintenance
In signaled territory, when notified by the conductor of a train performing work associated with
track maintenance (i.e., dumping ballast, loading/unloading track materials, snow removal, etc.),
what are the two things needed when work is in CTC territory? - CORRECT ANSWER - •
Job brief with the conductor to ensure a clear understanding of the mile post limits being used by
the work train
• Place a restrictive INFO tag(s) in the control system
41.3 Track Bulletin Restrictions in Effect
When must train crews receive their track bulletin restrictions and which ones must they receive?
- CORRECT ANSWER - At their initial station. They must receive all track bulletin
restrictions in effect from point of origin to final destination.
42.1 Issuing Track Warrants
Who may copy track warrants and what is needed before issuing a track warrant to an employee?
- CORRECT ANSWER - any employee that is qualified on the GCOR or MWOR
Name
Occupation
Location on the Main Track or where Main Track will be entered.
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
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? - CORRECT 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: - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. 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) - CORRECT 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) -
CORRECT ANSWER - A - 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? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Immediately 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? - CORRECT ANSWER - Promptly 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
Stop the movement
, Protect the movement
Notify and report the incident to the Chief Dispatcher and Signal Call Desk.
If it is determined that the employee or vehicle has not exceeded the limits of authority and
reason is not determined to be a thumb wheel issue or other explainable reason, report this
information to the Signal Call Desk at the earliest opportunity
40.28 Trains Performing Work Associated with Track Maintenance
In signaled territory, when notified by the conductor of a train performing work associated with
track maintenance (i.e., dumping ballast, loading/unloading track materials, snow removal, etc.),
what are the two things needed when work is in CTC territory? - CORRECT ANSWER - •
Job brief with the conductor to ensure a clear understanding of the mile post limits being used by
the work train
• Place a restrictive INFO tag(s) in the control system
41.3 Track Bulletin Restrictions in Effect
When must train crews receive their track bulletin restrictions and which ones must they receive?
- CORRECT ANSWER - At their initial station. They must receive all track bulletin
restrictions in effect from point of origin to final destination.
42.1 Issuing Track Warrants
Who may copy track warrants and what is needed before issuing a track warrant to an employee?
- CORRECT ANSWER - any employee that is qualified on the GCOR or MWOR
Name
Occupation
Location on the Main Track or where Main Track will be entered.
