Amtrak RWP Vocabulary and
Questions With Correct Answers
Exclusive Track Occupancy -
correct 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 -
correct answer ✅When used in relation with roadway worker
safety, an employee assigned 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.
Fouling a Track -
correct 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.
Gand Watchmen/Advance Watchmen -
correct answer ✅An employee who is qualified to provide a
warning to roadway workers of approaching trains or on-track
equipment.
, Amtrak RWP Vocabulary and
Questions With Correct Answers
Inaccessible Track -
correct answer ✅a method of establishing working limits on a
non-controlled track by physically preventing the entry and
movement of trains and equipment.
Individual Train Detection -
correct answer ✅A procedure by which a lone worker acquires on
track safety by seeing approaching trains and leaving the track
before they arrive and which may be used only under
circumstances strictly defined in this manual.
Job Briefing -
correct answer ✅A meeting conducted prior to going to work.
Local Control -
correct answer ✅When used in relation to roadway worker
protection C&S employees may request permission to take local
control of an interlocking to assist the dispatcher when remote
control is lost, or to expedite switch, signal or track circuit testing.
Lone Worker -
correct answer ✅Individual roadway worker who is not being
afforded on track safety by another roadway worker, who is not a
Questions With Correct Answers
Exclusive Track Occupancy -
correct 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 -
correct answer ✅When used in relation with roadway worker
safety, an employee assigned 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.
Fouling a Track -
correct 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.
Gand Watchmen/Advance Watchmen -
correct answer ✅An employee who is qualified to provide a
warning to roadway workers of approaching trains or on-track
equipment.
, Amtrak RWP Vocabulary and
Questions With Correct Answers
Inaccessible Track -
correct answer ✅a method of establishing working limits on a
non-controlled track by physically preventing the entry and
movement of trains and equipment.
Individual Train Detection -
correct answer ✅A procedure by which a lone worker acquires on
track safety by seeing approaching trains and leaving the track
before they arrive and which may be used only under
circumstances strictly defined in this manual.
Job Briefing -
correct answer ✅A meeting conducted prior to going to work.
Local Control -
correct answer ✅When used in relation to roadway worker
protection C&S employees may request permission to take local
control of an interlocking to assist the dispatcher when remote
control is lost, or to expedite switch, signal or track circuit testing.
Lone Worker -
correct answer ✅Individual roadway worker who is not being
afforded on track safety by another roadway worker, who is not a