BNSF Dispatcher Exam 2 Review
Questions and 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? - Answers -•
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: - Answers -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) - Answers -• 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) - Answers -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? - Answers -
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? - Answers -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? - Answers -• 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? - Answers -At their initial station. They must receive all track bulletin
restrictions in effect from point of origin to final destination.
Questions and 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? - Answers -•
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: - Answers -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) - Answers -• 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) - Answers -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? - Answers -
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? - Answers -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? - Answers -• 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? - Answers -At their initial station. They must receive all track bulletin
restrictions in effect from point of origin to final destination.
