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BNSF EXAM2 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS NEWEST
2024 - 2025 LATEST UPDATE//ALREADY GRADED A+
What is the verbiage would you say if you need to ask a train to change an established route? what verbiage would you use? AKA: if you need to take a signal back on a closely approaching train, what would you ask? - ANSWER-Can the engineer comply with a signal change to stop. Engineer must identify themselves by name and that same exact thing that I asked them. If I looked at a Mile Post and it has an X or Z at the end of it...what does that mean? i.e., 9.2x - ANSWER- duplicate Mile Post What are the two ways to get authority in CTC? What are the three authorities in TWC? - ANSWER-CTC - signal indication & verbal authority from the train dispatcher TWC- Track warrant, Restricted Limits & Yard limits What are the three verbal authorities in CTC? - ANSWER-10. 1 - authority to enter the main track 10.3 - Track and Time 9.12.1- authority to pass stop signal indication If a train dispatcher is looking at a Timetable and looking at a station it shows a J,B & T. What do these abbreviations mean? - ANSWER-J - Junction B - General Orders, Notices, and Circulars T - Turning Facility What is the definition of Main Track? - ANSWER-A track extending through yards and between stations, that must not be occupied without authority or protection. Main Track - ANSWER-A track extending through yards and between stations that must not be occupied without authority or protection. What is a movement opposite the authorized direction? - ANSWER-Reverse movement
if i needed to identify a train, how would i do that on BNSF Railway? - ANSWER-Initials, engine number, & direction where applicable When may main track switches be left open in CTC? When may main track switches be left open in TWC? When may main track switches be left in both of those? - ANSWER-CTC - Track and Time TWC - Track warrant - granted permission to leave it in the reverse position (box 13) Both - if they leave a crew member or a switch tender at the switch What type of train requires only one crew member to verify a track release/roll up of a track warrant? - ANSWER-Passenger train A key train with two cars placarded as inhalation hazardous has been stopped by a track side warning device for a hot journal. The crew has completed their inspection and no defects are found. What if any additional steps that need to be taken with these cars. - ANSWER-set out the indicated car If a train is not a key train and a track side warning for overheated journal indicates on a hazmat car, then what do we do? - ANSWER-That hazmat car must be set out (don't want to take a chance, there is no way of fixing it. They are setting it out no matter what. Mechanical must go out to where it is set out and do a whole inspection process on it, and then it can be released before it gets picked up back up and away it goes) If you have a series of speed restrictions back to back and they were so closely spaced that the green flags overlapped the yellow flags. How would the flagging be placed to protect those series of restrictions? - ANSWER-place a yellow flag for each restriction. place one green flag at the end of the last restriction Multiple Main Tracks - ANSWER-What are Two or more main tracks that are used according to the timetable? What must a train do if a highly visible marker fails in route? (2 parts) - ANSWER-1. train crew must notify the train dispatcher
A train overruns a stop signal, what does the dispatcher have to do? - ANSWER--Protect the area
- Notify the Chief Dispatcher
- Hold the train Chief gives further instructions Before issuing a mandatory directive, what must the train dispatcher ascertain? - ANSWER-name, occupation, & location What is an electrically controlled lock that restricts the use of a hand-operated switch or derail? - ANSWER-electric switch lock On double track, trains must keep to the ___ to go with the current of traffic? - ANSWER-Right side A station has an A, X, Y on it in the Timetable. What does that station have? - ANSWER-A - automatic interlocking X- crossover Y- yard limits Which crew member operates the locamotive? - ANSWER-engineer What is required from the train dispatcher for a train to make a reverse movement in the same signaled block? - ANSWER-nothing What is a box 5 on a track warrant used for? - ANSWER-after arrival What is one or more engines coupled with or without cars displaying a marker and authorized to operate on the main track? - ANSWER-train What type of authority is a box 4 authority? - ANSWER-work between aka: bi-directional
What verbiage would you use to tell a train about rough track? - ANSWER-"Rough track at MP to MP proceed at restricted speed not exceeding 20 MPH for the entire length of your train." What is the verbiage to authorize a train passed a stop signal? - ANSWER-"After stopping, train at location has authority to pass signal displaying stop indication," and direction when required Before authorizing a train passed a stop signal, what does a train dispatcher have to look for and do? - ANSWER-R- route is properly lined C- no conflicting moves unless protected A-always block the switches B-block beyond the control point V-ensure that the crew can see the stop signal How can a train go over a broken rail? - ANSWER-A qualified engineering employee MUST give permission over the broken rail. where must track flags be displayed view by an approaching train? - ANSWER--on the right side
- or on the field side if there are multiple tracks or where there is a siding SSI 33 Weather - ANSWER-understand the process of how to protect weather warnings SSI 34 Duplicate Mile Posts - ANSWER-X - duplicate Mile posts SSI 37 Key train and Key Train Commodity Securement Requirements - ANSWER-a couple paragraphs What is the definition of a fixed signal? - ANSWER-A signal that is fixed to a location permanently and that indicates a condition affecting train movement. What is a method to authorize train movement or protect men or machines on a main track when specified limits in a territory designated by a timetable - ANSWER-TWC - Track Warrant Control
restricted speed if joint authority what if you issued track and time with joint authority but there is nobody in there with them, what speed does the train have to go? - ANSWER-restricted speed - because it doesn't matter if anyone is in there with them or not. the fact that it is "joint" restricts them to go restricted speed how would you issue a restriction that is not normally covered by a track bulletin? - ANSWER-TCM - Track Condition Messages because TCM's covers everything that is not protected on the main track or siding A delayed in block question: when can a train resume normal track speed in CTC when stopped by a train dispatcher for a conflicting move? When that train entered that block on a proceed indication and the train dispatcher stops that train due to conflicting move. The dispatcher says the conflicting move is now complete. Now the train can proceed. When can the train proceed at normal speed? - ANSWER- when they are stopped for a conflicting move, their leading wheels have to pass the next governing signal or the end of a block signal system Name and explain the different types of track bulletins. - ANSWER-Form A- temporary speed restrictions Form B- Men and equipment Form C- Tracks out of service & everything else that does not go on a Form A or B What does a train dispatcher need to do before granting a change of direction? (2 things) - ANSWER-1. check for conflicting moves
- place blocking 9.12.4 Passed stop signal in ABS Territory. What 2 options does a train crew have to pass a stop indication in ABS with authority that is not joint? - ANSWER-1. Call the train dispatcher for permission to pass stop indication
- however, if the train dispatcher cannot be contacted, move 100 feet past the signal, wait 5 minutes, then proceed at restricted speed. 42.17, What must the train dispatcher do before granting permission passed the stop indication in ABS territory? - ANSWER--Verify that the train has authority beyond the Stop indication
- Attempt to verify that no opposing train has violated its authority 9.12.4 / 42.17; What is the verbiage to pass the stop signal indication in ABS? - ANSWER-"After stopping, train at location has permission to pass signal displaying stop indication" and specify the direction where required. 42.17, when a stop indication governs movement over moveable bridge, do not grant permission until what? - ANSWER-an employee (who has received instruction on movable bridge operation and inspection) has inspected the bridge unless specific instructions state otherwise 5.4.2 Display of Yellow Flag - what are yellow and green flags used to protect? - ANSWER-Temporary speed restrictions because of track conditions or structures 5.4.2 How far are yellow flags placed from the temporary speed restriction? - ANSWER-2 miles before the restricted area 5.4.2 Can yellow flags be placed less than 2 miles? where should that information be included? - ANSWER-yes, when the restricted area is close to a terminal, junction, or another area or if restriction is on a siding. This information will also be included in the track bulletin, track warrant, or general order 5.4.2 At what speed can a train move 2 miles past an unannounced yellow flag? - ANSWER-10 MPH 5.4.2 When can a train continue at normal track speed? - ANSWER-when a train passes a green flag or a train is 4 miles beyond and the train dispatcher has verified no restriction in effect 9.9 Train Delayed Within a Block - when is a train considered delayed in block? - ANSWER-If a train has entered a block on a proceed indication that does not require restricted speed, and the train stops or its speed is reduced below 10 MPH, the train must: 9.9 Train Delayed Within a Block A - ANSWER-A. ABS - Proceed at restricted speed. The train must maintain this speed until the next signal is visible, that signal displays a proceed indication, and the track to that signal is clear.
6.6 where are you going to put the block or tag? how far can a train go for a back up move? - ANSWER- on the segment that the train will make a back up move. only the length of the train 6.6 what verbiage is used for a back up move? - ANSWER-Train at location has permission to make a back up move. 6.6 does the train dispatcher have to job safety briefing with Maintenance of Way. if a train requests a back up move with Maintenance of way behind the train? - ANSWER-yes, always brief the back up move because the train dispatcher is in charge of protecting the back up move because there is no one behind the train 6.6 if there is a train following another train and a back up move is requested. what is required of that following train. - ANSWER-train dispatcher has to stop the conflicting move and can't make a back up move until the following train is stopped 6.14 Restricted Limits - how are restricted limits designated? - ANSWER--Timetable & Restricted Limits Signs
- Within RL, trains or engines are authorized to use the main track not protecting against other trains or engines,
- All movements must be made at restricted speed. Movements against the current of traffic must not be made unless authorized or protected by track warrant, track bulletin, yardmaster, or other authorized employee. Main Track Switches - what position must main track switches be left in? - ANSWER-normal position 6.4.1 Permission for Reverse Movements - can a train make a reverse move without permission from the dispatcher? - ANSWER-yes, if the movement is within the same signaled block 6.4.1 what must train dispatcher do before granting permission for a reverse move? - ANSWER--check for conflicting moves
- place block
6.4 how far can a train go when they are granted permission for a reverse movement? what is the verbiage? - ANSWER-the limits of their authority "train has permission to make a reverse movement to MP" 6.4.1 Does the train dispatcher have to brief with maintenance of way before granting permission to make a reverse movement, if there is MW behind the train? - ANSWER-no, MW calls the train and makes contact with the train 43.10.1 Dual Control Switches within Form B Limits - What four things must be discussed during a switch briefing? - ANSWER-T- what tracks will be occupied or fouled D-which, if any dual control switches in the limits will be occupied or fouled? P-what is the position dual control switches must be blocked R- what routing restrictions exist for movements within the limits 43.10.1 if the employee in charge identifies routing restrictions other than, or in addition to, the dual control switch position, what must the train dispatcher do? - ANSWER-apply track blocks to the restricted area (so I don't line trains to go that way) 43.10.1 Blocking Instructions - ANSWER-• The train dispatcher/control operator must block all dual control switches within the limits of the Form B in the requested position.
- Switch blocks must be identified in the control system by entering "Form B (number)".
- Once blocking has been placed, verbally confirm with the employee in charge that switch blocks have been applied to all switches in the requested position within the limits of the Form B. 43.10.1 Can the train dispatcher brief the EIC to do multiple switch moves at one time? - ANSWER-No. it has to be one move at a time 43.10.1 Can a train dispatcher grant permission for a train crew or MW employee to hand operate a switch that is blocked under a Form B? - ANSWER-Yes, if you have permission from the Form B holder 2.12 Fixed Signal Information - when can fixed signal information be relayed over the radio? - ANSWER- unless the information is given between members of the same crew or to warn of an emergency
What are two ways trains are granted authority in CTC limits? - ANSWER-1. signal indication
- verbal authority from the train dispatcher/control operator What are the 3 verbal authorities given by a train dispatcher in CTC? - ANSWER-10.1 - authority to enter CTC limits 10.3 - track and time 9.12.1 - authority to pass signal displaying stop indication 9.5.1 Changing Established Route - what must a train dispatcher do to change a signal to stop on a closely approaching train? - ANSWER-ask the engineer, "Can the engineer of (train) comply with a stop change to stop indication at (location). When can a train dispatcher clear a controlled signal for a closely approaching train? - ANSWER-to avoid an emergency 9.5 Where Stop Must Be Made - when a train overruns a stop signal, what must a train crew do? - ANSWER--warn other trains at once by radio "emergency, emergency, emergency"
- stop the train immediately
- notify the train dispatcher 40.4.3 Overrunning of Stop Signal - When a signal is disregarded or it is suspected a train has overrun a Stop indication. What must the train dispatcher do? - 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. 40.4.3 If the Chief says the handling instructions are to allow the train proceed. what verbiage would the train dispatcher say? - ANSWER-the train dispatcher would say, 9.12.1 "After stopping, train at location has authority to pass signal displaying stop indication" specifying route when applicable 53.1.2 Track Conditions - what do you use in TMDS to protect an unusual track condition - ANSWER- place track blocks or restrictive tags
53.1.2 Track Conditions - who must be contacted after rough track is reported? - ANSWER-Roadmaster or MW employee in charge of the territory 53.1.2 Track Conditions - what is the verbiage used to notify of rough track? - ANSWER-"Rough track at MP to MP, proceed at restricted speed not exceeding 20 MPH until the rear of your train is clear of the limits" 53.1.2 Track Conditions - when can protection of rough track be removed? - ANSWER-a qualified engineering dept. employee must give permission 9.12.1 CTC Territory - before granting a train authority to pass a stop signal what must the train dispatcher do? - ANSWER-R-route is lined properly - unless protected C-no conflicting movement A-always block the switches B-block beyond the control point V-verify from the train crew, the stop signal is visible 9.12.1 verbiage - ANSWER-"After stopping, train at location has authority to pass signal displaying stop indication" specify route where applicable. The train must move at restricted speed
