CSX Conductor Training Final Exam
Dispatcher bulletins Info about the track from the dispatcher. In effect till the end of tour of duty. (like a
daily news paper)
What does the CSX system include? All of CSX
what do Bulletins entail? Saftey of employees, and the movement of trains
what is a EC-1? An enroute change; Info over the radio or phone from the dispatcher to the crew
(train + track info)
When unsure you must? Always take the safe course and/or ask a supervisor
Working Limits A segment of track with definite boundaries upon which trains may move only as
authorized by the roadway worker in charge of that segment of track.
System Bulletin Special instructions by the Operating Rules dept. concerning the safety of
employees + the movement of trains
Subdivision Bulletin Special instructions concerning the safety of employees + the movement of trains
concerning a specific subdivision
Dispatcher Messages Info found in Dispatcher Bulletins. Dispatcher messages are in effect until fulfilled or
canceled.
Timetable A publication relating to the movement of trains and equipment
Where can temporary speed restrictions be found? EC-1 and dispatcher messages
Where can permanent speeds be found? Employee operating manual and Special instructions
Special Instructions Information contained in timetables, system bulletin, subdivision bulletins, csx
procedural instruction
Supplied railroad devices (tablets) must have? the latest updated rule books and special instructions that are in effect
Each employee must posses? Rule books specified by system bulletin, timetables, system + subdivision bulletins
Grade A+ | Updated
, CSX Conductor Training Final Exam
What must you do before occupying controlled track all crew members read, understand, retain, and observe dispatcher bulletin on all
trips during tour of duty
Obtain new dispatcher bulletin when; the bulletin was sent more than 2 hours prior to a crew going on duty
Do not occupy a subdivision that is not listed on your Obtaining a dispatcher bulletin, an EC-1, or dispatcher confirmation there are no
dispatcher bulletin until after doing what? messages to be delivered (Initials and time)
If a dispatcher bulletin has any irregularities other than Obtain a corrected copy
name and ID # you must;
When trains are recrewed at other than a recrew point the Contact the dispatcher before proceeding
crew must?
What is CSX Train documentation Information about your train (CT-168, Tonnage graph, CBI)
Crews MUST have appropriate train documentation before Authorized by the Network Operations Manager (NOM)
the train departs the originating point EXCEPT;
When relieved of service, leave any train On the controlling locomotive where it can be easily found for the next crew.
documentation...?
A job briefing should include...? Speed restrictions, work authority, and safety concerns.
What is a connection between two adjacent but not parallel a crossover
tracks connected by two switches
What is a yard? multiple tracks with the purpose of storage, switching, and other activities
A Switch must only have one; open gap
What you do when you find a switch locked out? Contact the proper authority
What must you do before fouling a crossover? Both switches must be lined in corresponding order for the movement for the train
Switches found in a industry have no...? Normal Postion
Grade A+ | Updated
Dispatcher bulletins Info about the track from the dispatcher. In effect till the end of tour of duty. (like a
daily news paper)
What does the CSX system include? All of CSX
what do Bulletins entail? Saftey of employees, and the movement of trains
what is a EC-1? An enroute change; Info over the radio or phone from the dispatcher to the crew
(train + track info)
When unsure you must? Always take the safe course and/or ask a supervisor
Working Limits A segment of track with definite boundaries upon which trains may move only as
authorized by the roadway worker in charge of that segment of track.
System Bulletin Special instructions by the Operating Rules dept. concerning the safety of
employees + the movement of trains
Subdivision Bulletin Special instructions concerning the safety of employees + the movement of trains
concerning a specific subdivision
Dispatcher Messages Info found in Dispatcher Bulletins. Dispatcher messages are in effect until fulfilled or
canceled.
Timetable A publication relating to the movement of trains and equipment
Where can temporary speed restrictions be found? EC-1 and dispatcher messages
Where can permanent speeds be found? Employee operating manual and Special instructions
Special Instructions Information contained in timetables, system bulletin, subdivision bulletins, csx
procedural instruction
Supplied railroad devices (tablets) must have? the latest updated rule books and special instructions that are in effect
Each employee must posses? Rule books specified by system bulletin, timetables, system + subdivision bulletins
Grade A+ | Updated
, CSX Conductor Training Final Exam
What must you do before occupying controlled track all crew members read, understand, retain, and observe dispatcher bulletin on all
trips during tour of duty
Obtain new dispatcher bulletin when; the bulletin was sent more than 2 hours prior to a crew going on duty
Do not occupy a subdivision that is not listed on your Obtaining a dispatcher bulletin, an EC-1, or dispatcher confirmation there are no
dispatcher bulletin until after doing what? messages to be delivered (Initials and time)
If a dispatcher bulletin has any irregularities other than Obtain a corrected copy
name and ID # you must;
When trains are recrewed at other than a recrew point the Contact the dispatcher before proceeding
crew must?
What is CSX Train documentation Information about your train (CT-168, Tonnage graph, CBI)
Crews MUST have appropriate train documentation before Authorized by the Network Operations Manager (NOM)
the train departs the originating point EXCEPT;
When relieved of service, leave any train On the controlling locomotive where it can be easily found for the next crew.
documentation...?
A job briefing should include...? Speed restrictions, work authority, and safety concerns.
What is a connection between two adjacent but not parallel a crossover
tracks connected by two switches
What is a yard? multiple tracks with the purpose of storage, switching, and other activities
A Switch must only have one; open gap
What you do when you find a switch locked out? Contact the proper authority
What must you do before fouling a crossover? Both switches must be lined in corresponding order for the movement for the train
Switches found in a industry have no...? Normal Postion
Grade A+ | Updated
