QUESTIONS and CORRECT Answers
train coordination - CORRECT ANSWER - a method of exclusive stablishing working
limits on tracks upon which a train holds exlusive authority to move whereby the crew of that
train yields that authority to a roadway worker / employee-in-charge.
station - CORRECT ANSWER - a place designated in timetable by name
DTC block - CORRECT ANSWER - a block whose use is governed by verbal authority of
the train dispatcher
DTC block system - CORRECT ANSWER - a direct traffic control block or a series of
consecutive DTC blocks
Absolute block - CORRECT ANSWER - a block that may be occupied by only one train at
a time.
Track warran control (TWC) - CORRECT ANSWER - A method of authorizing
movements or protecting employess or on track equipment in signaled territory on controlled
track within specified limits. Movements within TWC territory is under the jurisdiction of the
train dispatcher
DTC track warrant - CORRECT ANSWER - Track warrant where the specified limits are
designated by block authority.
DCS track warrant - CORRECT ANSWER - Track warrant where the specified limits are
designated by form EC-1 authority
Track warrant - CORRECT ANSWER - Authorization to use a controlled track outside
yard limits received in writing or copied and repeated at the direction of the dispatcher using
radio or other communication. track warrant must be written on the prescribed forms.
, DTC block form - CORRECT ANSWER - The prescribed from used when obtaining a
DTC track warrant
EC-1 - CORRECT ANSWER - The prescribed form used when obtaining a DCS track
warrant.
Yard limits - CORRECT ANSWER - A portion of main tracks designated by special
instructions signs identify yard limits
HEAD of train device (HTD) - CORRECT ANSWER - A device on an engine that recives
information from and transmits infromation to an end of train device
Emergency Inspection or repairs - CORRECT ANSWER - Unforeseen circumstances
(such as a derailment) has caused an inspection or a repair to be made to ensure the safe
movements of trains.
Engine - CORRECT ANSWER - a locomotive unit propelled by any form of energy it is
also a combination of such units operated from a single control
Train - CORRECT ANSWER - an engine with or without cars, displying a marker
Intermodal train - CORRECT ANSWER - a freight consisting entirely of equipment
designed to carry travelers , containers motor vehicles and or auto frames
Work train - CORRECT ANSWER - A train that is assigned to serve the Maintenance of
way department in track repair and maintenace
Car shop repair area - CORRECT ANSWER - One or more tracks within an area in which
the testing serivicing repair inspection or rebuilding of railroad rolling equipment is under the