UNION PACIFIC CONDUCTOR FINAL
CERTIFICATION SCRIPT 2026
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◍ On the engineer's previous start, the total trip time was 13 hours and 20
minutes. How much rest was required prior to this start?.
Answer: 11 hours 20 minutes
◍ Names: stop Indication: stop before any part of train or engine passes the
signal.
Answer: nan
◍ Name: distant signal clear Indication: proceed. if delayed as per rule 9.9 or
rule 9.9.1 between this signal and block or interlocking signal, proceed
prepared to stop before any part of train or engine passes the next signal.
Answer: nan
◍ Once the crew receives their paperwork, what documents must be reviewed
as part of the job briefing?.
Answer: System general orders, subdivision general orders, track warrants
for bullitens and supt. Bullitens
◍ The 2 unit locomotive consist is shutdown and blue flagged. Can the crew
start the locomotives while they are blue flagged?.
Answer: No
◍ The conductor is on the leading end of the rear locomotive and instructs the
engineer to back up 10 cars to clear the spring switch on the roundhouse
lead. Do they need to communicate with the Roundhouse Supervisor before
moving the locomotives and departing the facility?.
, Answer: Yes
◍ Name: advance approachIndication: proceed prepared to stop at second
signal. trains exceeding 40 mph proceed prepared to pass the next signal not
exceeding 40 mph.When signal governs the approach to a control point with
a 40 MPH turnout speed be prepared to advance on normal or diverging
route.
Answer: nan
◍ What is required before the engineer can change direction to clear the
roundhouse lead?.
Answer: Must switch by hand, and communicate with roundhouse
supervisor
◍ Name: approachIndication: proceed prepared to stop before any part of train
or engine passes the next signal. Freight trains exceeding 30 mph must
immediately reduce to 30 mph. passenger trains exceeding 40 mph must
immediately reduce to 40 mph.When the next signal is seen to display a
proceed indication, the requirement to proceed prepared to stop no longer
applies.
Answer: nan
◍ NAME: Restricting.Indication: proceed at restricted speed, not exceeding
prescribed speed through turnout when applicable.
Answer: nan
◍ Is any communication between the crew and the bedlam yardmaster
required before they can occupy the east switching lead at bedlam for their
movement towards the bowl tracks?.
Answer: Determine if RCL Zone E is activated, contact yard master
◍ After departing the roundhouse, the crew heads east. After stopping, the
conductor will be using hand signals while protecting the shoving
movement (light power) westward towards the bowl lead. Is a radio job
briefing required prior to initiating the movement?.
Answer: No, after a clear understanding that hand signals will be used
, ◍ Name: restricted proceedIndication: proceed at restricted speed.
Answer: nan
◍ Name: clearIndication: Proceed.
Answer: nan
◍ Name: distant signal approach divergingIndication: proceed prepared to
advance on diverging route at next signal at prescribed speed through
turnout.
Answer: nan
◍ The Local crew will need to switch out their cars from bowl track 4. Is any
protection required before fouling bowl track 4 during humping operations?.
Answer: The crew must job brief the track being fouled, and request
protection from the employee controlling switches
◍ The crew stops the movement on the switching lead to line the switch to
bowl track 4. What is required before operating the switch?.
Answer: The crew member operating switch must use LISOPP
◍ While coupling bowl track 4, the conductor discovers a misaligned drawbar.
Will the conductor need to establish "Red Zone Protection" to adjust the
drawbar?.
Answer: Yes, must establish red zone protection
◍ What other requirements, if any, need to be met before making the coupler
adjustment to the car?.
Answer: Apply sufficent amount of hand breaks to prevent moving, allow
slack to adjust
◍ After switching their cars, the crew pulls down for an air test. What air tests
and inspections, il any, will be required before departing Bedlam and
proceeding to Starkville and the Industrial Lead to complete their work?.
Answer: Class 1 air brake test. Lsd and crack inspection
◍ After completing a job briefing regarding the switching moves to be made,
the conductor requests "Red Zone Protection" through a face-to-face job
CERTIFICATION SCRIPT 2026
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◍ On the engineer's previous start, the total trip time was 13 hours and 20
minutes. How much rest was required prior to this start?.
Answer: 11 hours 20 minutes
◍ Names: stop Indication: stop before any part of train or engine passes the
signal.
Answer: nan
◍ Name: distant signal clear Indication: proceed. if delayed as per rule 9.9 or
rule 9.9.1 between this signal and block or interlocking signal, proceed
prepared to stop before any part of train or engine passes the next signal.
Answer: nan
◍ Once the crew receives their paperwork, what documents must be reviewed
as part of the job briefing?.
Answer: System general orders, subdivision general orders, track warrants
for bullitens and supt. Bullitens
◍ The 2 unit locomotive consist is shutdown and blue flagged. Can the crew
start the locomotives while they are blue flagged?.
Answer: No
◍ The conductor is on the leading end of the rear locomotive and instructs the
engineer to back up 10 cars to clear the spring switch on the roundhouse
lead. Do they need to communicate with the Roundhouse Supervisor before
moving the locomotives and departing the facility?.
, Answer: Yes
◍ Name: advance approachIndication: proceed prepared to stop at second
signal. trains exceeding 40 mph proceed prepared to pass the next signal not
exceeding 40 mph.When signal governs the approach to a control point with
a 40 MPH turnout speed be prepared to advance on normal or diverging
route.
Answer: nan
◍ What is required before the engineer can change direction to clear the
roundhouse lead?.
Answer: Must switch by hand, and communicate with roundhouse
supervisor
◍ Name: approachIndication: proceed prepared to stop before any part of train
or engine passes the next signal. Freight trains exceeding 30 mph must
immediately reduce to 30 mph. passenger trains exceeding 40 mph must
immediately reduce to 40 mph.When the next signal is seen to display a
proceed indication, the requirement to proceed prepared to stop no longer
applies.
Answer: nan
◍ NAME: Restricting.Indication: proceed at restricted speed, not exceeding
prescribed speed through turnout when applicable.
Answer: nan
◍ Is any communication between the crew and the bedlam yardmaster
required before they can occupy the east switching lead at bedlam for their
movement towards the bowl tracks?.
Answer: Determine if RCL Zone E is activated, contact yard master
◍ After departing the roundhouse, the crew heads east. After stopping, the
conductor will be using hand signals while protecting the shoving
movement (light power) westward towards the bowl lead. Is a radio job
briefing required prior to initiating the movement?.
Answer: No, after a clear understanding that hand signals will be used
, ◍ Name: restricted proceedIndication: proceed at restricted speed.
Answer: nan
◍ Name: clearIndication: Proceed.
Answer: nan
◍ Name: distant signal approach divergingIndication: proceed prepared to
advance on diverging route at next signal at prescribed speed through
turnout.
Answer: nan
◍ The Local crew will need to switch out their cars from bowl track 4. Is any
protection required before fouling bowl track 4 during humping operations?.
Answer: The crew must job brief the track being fouled, and request
protection from the employee controlling switches
◍ The crew stops the movement on the switching lead to line the switch to
bowl track 4. What is required before operating the switch?.
Answer: The crew member operating switch must use LISOPP
◍ While coupling bowl track 4, the conductor discovers a misaligned drawbar.
Will the conductor need to establish "Red Zone Protection" to adjust the
drawbar?.
Answer: Yes, must establish red zone protection
◍ What other requirements, if any, need to be met before making the coupler
adjustment to the car?.
Answer: Apply sufficent amount of hand breaks to prevent moving, allow
slack to adjust
◍ After switching their cars, the crew pulls down for an air test. What air tests
and inspections, il any, will be required before departing Bedlam and
proceeding to Starkville and the Industrial Lead to complete their work?.
Answer: Class 1 air brake test. Lsd and crack inspection
◍ After completing a job briefing regarding the switching moves to be made,
the conductor requests "Red Zone Protection" through a face-to-face job
