AMTRAK RWP STUDY GUIDE
Adjacent Tracks - Answer -Two or more tracks with track centers spaced less than 25
feet.
Control Operator - Answer -Railroad employee in charge of a remotely control switch or
derail, an interlocking, a controlled point, or a segment of controlled track. This includes
job titles such as Train Dispatcher, Train Director, Block Operator, etc.
Controlled track - Answer -a track upon which the railroads operating rules require that
all movements of trains must be authorized by a control operator.
Effective Securing Device - Answer -A vandal and tamper resistant lock, keypad for
application and removal only by the roadway workers for whom the protection is
provided.
Employee in Charge (EIC) - Answer -An employee responsible for a work group under
the overarching authority of the Roadway Worker In Charge.
Exclusive Track Occupancy - Answer -A method of establishing working limits on
controlled track in which movement authority of trains and other equipment is withheld
by the control operator, or restricted by flagman.
Flagman - Answer -When used in relation to roadway worker safety, an employee
assigned designated by the railroad to direct or restrict the movement of trains past a
point on a track to provide on-track safety for roadway workers, while engaged solely in
performing that function.
Foul time - Answer -A method of establishing working limits on a controlled track in
which a roadway worker is notified by the control operator that no trains will operate
within a specific segment of controlled track until the roadway worker reports clear of
the track.
Fouling a Track - Answer -The placement of an individual or an item of equipment in
proximity to a track that the individual or equipment could be struck by a moving train or
on-track equipment, or in any case is within four feet of the field side of the near running
rail. Locations specifically engineered to provide protection from moving trains or on-
track equipment may enroach into the four foot envelope and still not be considered
fouling. These locations are designated as clearing bays.
Gang Watchman / Advance Watchmen - Answer -An employee who is qualified to
provide warning to roadway workers of approaching trains or on-track equipment.
Adjacent Tracks - Answer -Two or more tracks with track centers spaced less than 25
feet.
Control Operator - Answer -Railroad employee in charge of a remotely control switch or
derail, an interlocking, a controlled point, or a segment of controlled track. This includes
job titles such as Train Dispatcher, Train Director, Block Operator, etc.
Controlled track - Answer -a track upon which the railroads operating rules require that
all movements of trains must be authorized by a control operator.
Effective Securing Device - Answer -A vandal and tamper resistant lock, keypad for
application and removal only by the roadway workers for whom the protection is
provided.
Employee in Charge (EIC) - Answer -An employee responsible for a work group under
the overarching authority of the Roadway Worker In Charge.
Exclusive Track Occupancy - Answer -A method of establishing working limits on
controlled track in which movement authority of trains and other equipment is withheld
by the control operator, or restricted by flagman.
Flagman - Answer -When used in relation to roadway worker safety, an employee
assigned designated by the railroad to direct or restrict the movement of trains past a
point on a track to provide on-track safety for roadway workers, while engaged solely in
performing that function.
Foul time - Answer -A method of establishing working limits on a controlled track in
which a roadway worker is notified by the control operator that no trains will operate
within a specific segment of controlled track until the roadway worker reports clear of
the track.
Fouling a Track - Answer -The placement of an individual or an item of equipment in
proximity to a track that the individual or equipment could be struck by a moving train or
on-track equipment, or in any case is within four feet of the field side of the near running
rail. Locations specifically engineered to provide protection from moving trains or on-
track equipment may enroach into the four foot envelope and still not be considered
fouling. These locations are designated as clearing bays.
Gang Watchman / Advance Watchmen - Answer -An employee who is qualified to
provide warning to roadway workers of approaching trains or on-track equipment.
