BNSF Dispatcher - Trivia Questions For Exam 1
Verified Solutions
What is a track within CTC or interlocking limits where signal indication authorizes a
sidings use? ✔✔Controlled Siding
What is a fixed signal outside a block system that governs the approach to a block
signal, interlocking signal, or switch point indicator? ✔✔Distant Signal
What is a notice of conditions affecting train movement? ✔✔Track Bulletin
Three types of authority in TWC territory? ✔✔Where designated by the timetable, a
*track warrant* will authorize main track use under the direction of the train dispatcher
or as prescribed by Rule 6.13 *(Yard Limits)* or Rule 6.14 *(Restricted Limits)*.
From a train crew perspective, in ABS territory, the train has a track warrant between
Anna and Dora stations. The train has a stop indication at Bess-(in between Anna and
Dora), how may the train proceed? ✔✔--A crew member must contacted the train
dispatcher and obtained permission to pass the Stop indication.
--if the train dispatcher cannot be contacted, move 100 feet past the signal, wait 5
minutes, then proceed at restricted speed
Specifically, what are the 2 ways that trains may authorized to occupy the track in CTC
territory? *(Must be able to write this out for Exam1)* ✔✔*--unless a controlled signal
displays a proceed indication*
*--the control operator authorizes verbally*
[verbal has three options:
• Movement past a Stop indication under Rule 9.12.1 (CTC Territory).
• A train to enter track between block signals as follows: "(Train) at (location) has
authority to enter (track) and proceed (direction)." After entering the track, the train is
authorized to move only in the direction specified.
• Track and Time under Rule 10.3 (Track and Time).]
Outgoing dispatchers are required to make a written transfer, to accept responsibility for
the position the relieving DISPR must what (to the transfer)? ✔✔Sign and Time the
transfer.
When issuing Track and Time to MW crew in a Non-ICS control point, what must we
verify with the employee? ✔✔Determine if their work will cause a track indication or
shunt in the control point.
Who must approve for a train to: Cut Out of the PTC system? ✔✔A Chief Dispatcher,
PTC Mentor or the PTC Operations Center (PTCOC) must give approval prior to PTC
being placed in cut out status.
, *Fill in the Blank on Exam1* When a series of locations require reduced speeds, the
green flags could overlap the yellow flags, when this is the case, how will yellow and
green flags be displayed? ✔✔When this is the case, employees
must:
• Place a yellow flag before each speed restriction.
• Place a green flag at the end of the last speed restriction.
Timetable Characters: A ✔✔AUTOMATIC INTERLOCKING
Timetable Characters: B ✔✔GENERAL ORDERS, NOTICES, AND CIRCULARS
Timetable Characters: R ✔✔RESTRICTED LIMITS
Timetable Characters: T ✔✔TURNING FACILITY
Timetable Characters: M ✔✔MANUAL INTERLOCKING
Timetable Characters: Y ✔✔YARD LIMITS
Timetable Characters: J ✔✔JUNCTION
Timetable Characters: X ✔✔CROSSOVER
When is restricted speed no longer required? ✔✔The train must maintain restricted
speed until:
--train goes by a block signal more favorable than restricted speed
--the next signal is visible, that signal displays a proceed indication, and the track to that
signal is clear (ABS)
How are trains Identified? ✔✔Trains will be identified by initials and engine number,
adding the direction when required.
A new timetable is put out. How long does it have to be out? ✔✔At least 24 hours
before a new timetable goes into effect, notification will be made by general order. A
track bulletin will also be issued at least 24 hours before the new timetable goes into
effect and continue for 6 days after the effective date.
Rules Hierarchy: There is a rule in the rulebook. What can change it? ✔✔Track
Bulletins, General Orders, and System Special Instructions
Can a train with a Box 2 authority make a reverse move? ✔✔Yes, depending on the
conditions
Verified Solutions
What is a track within CTC or interlocking limits where signal indication authorizes a
sidings use? ✔✔Controlled Siding
What is a fixed signal outside a block system that governs the approach to a block
signal, interlocking signal, or switch point indicator? ✔✔Distant Signal
What is a notice of conditions affecting train movement? ✔✔Track Bulletin
Three types of authority in TWC territory? ✔✔Where designated by the timetable, a
*track warrant* will authorize main track use under the direction of the train dispatcher
or as prescribed by Rule 6.13 *(Yard Limits)* or Rule 6.14 *(Restricted Limits)*.
From a train crew perspective, in ABS territory, the train has a track warrant between
Anna and Dora stations. The train has a stop indication at Bess-(in between Anna and
Dora), how may the train proceed? ✔✔--A crew member must contacted the train
dispatcher and obtained permission to pass the Stop indication.
--if the train dispatcher cannot be contacted, move 100 feet past the signal, wait 5
minutes, then proceed at restricted speed
Specifically, what are the 2 ways that trains may authorized to occupy the track in CTC
territory? *(Must be able to write this out for Exam1)* ✔✔*--unless a controlled signal
displays a proceed indication*
*--the control operator authorizes verbally*
[verbal has three options:
• Movement past a Stop indication under Rule 9.12.1 (CTC Territory).
• A train to enter track between block signals as follows: "(Train) at (location) has
authority to enter (track) and proceed (direction)." After entering the track, the train is
authorized to move only in the direction specified.
• Track and Time under Rule 10.3 (Track and Time).]
Outgoing dispatchers are required to make a written transfer, to accept responsibility for
the position the relieving DISPR must what (to the transfer)? ✔✔Sign and Time the
transfer.
When issuing Track and Time to MW crew in a Non-ICS control point, what must we
verify with the employee? ✔✔Determine if their work will cause a track indication or
shunt in the control point.
Who must approve for a train to: Cut Out of the PTC system? ✔✔A Chief Dispatcher,
PTC Mentor or the PTC Operations Center (PTCOC) must give approval prior to PTC
being placed in cut out status.
, *Fill in the Blank on Exam1* When a series of locations require reduced speeds, the
green flags could overlap the yellow flags, when this is the case, how will yellow and
green flags be displayed? ✔✔When this is the case, employees
must:
• Place a yellow flag before each speed restriction.
• Place a green flag at the end of the last speed restriction.
Timetable Characters: A ✔✔AUTOMATIC INTERLOCKING
Timetable Characters: B ✔✔GENERAL ORDERS, NOTICES, AND CIRCULARS
Timetable Characters: R ✔✔RESTRICTED LIMITS
Timetable Characters: T ✔✔TURNING FACILITY
Timetable Characters: M ✔✔MANUAL INTERLOCKING
Timetable Characters: Y ✔✔YARD LIMITS
Timetable Characters: J ✔✔JUNCTION
Timetable Characters: X ✔✔CROSSOVER
When is restricted speed no longer required? ✔✔The train must maintain restricted
speed until:
--train goes by a block signal more favorable than restricted speed
--the next signal is visible, that signal displays a proceed indication, and the track to that
signal is clear (ABS)
How are trains Identified? ✔✔Trains will be identified by initials and engine number,
adding the direction when required.
A new timetable is put out. How long does it have to be out? ✔✔At least 24 hours
before a new timetable goes into effect, notification will be made by general order. A
track bulletin will also be issued at least 24 hours before the new timetable goes into
effect and continue for 6 days after the effective date.
Rules Hierarchy: There is a rule in the rulebook. What can change it? ✔✔Track
Bulletins, General Orders, and System Special Instructions
Can a train with a Box 2 authority make a reverse move? ✔✔Yes, depending on the
conditions
