BNSF Guide for Maintenance of way operating
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Track warrant control- method to authorize train movements or protect men and equipment on a main
track within specified limits in a territory designated by the timetable. - ✔✔TWC
When used in relation to a manually operated switch or derail, a lock that can be locked or unlocked only
by the craft or group of workers applying the lock. - ✔✔Effective locking device
A track extending through yards and between stations that must not be occupied without authority or
protection. - ✔✔Main Track
Two or more main tracks that are used according to the timetable. - ✔✔Multiple Main Tracks
A track connected to the main track and used for meeting or passing trains. Location of sidings are
shown in timetable. - ✔✔Siding
Yard Limits - ✔✔YL
West Crossover - ✔✔WXO
West Siding Switch - ✔✔WSS
Westbound Controlled Signal - ✔✔WBCS
South Crossover - ✔✔SXO
South Siding Switch - ✔✔SSS
Southbound Controlled Signal - ✔✔SBCS
, Restricted Limits - ✔✔RL
North Crossover - ✔✔NXO
North Siding Switch - ✔✔NSS
Northbound Controlled Signal - ✔✔NBCS
Main Track - ✔✔MT
Mile Post - ✔✔MP
East Crossover - ✔✔EXO
East Siding Switch - ✔✔ESS
Eastbound Controlled Signal - ✔✔EBCS
Double Track - ✔✔DT
Centralized Traffic Control- Block system that uses block signal indications to authorize train movements.
- ✔✔CTC
Two or more tracks with track centers spaced less than 25ft apart. - ✔✔Adjacent Tracks
Location of absolute signals controlled by a control operator. - ✔✔Control Point
The movement of trains in one direction on a main track as specified by the rules. - ✔✔Current of Traffic
rules | 100% Correct Answers | Verified | Latest
2024 Version
Track warrant control- method to authorize train movements or protect men and equipment on a main
track within specified limits in a territory designated by the timetable. - ✔✔TWC
When used in relation to a manually operated switch or derail, a lock that can be locked or unlocked only
by the craft or group of workers applying the lock. - ✔✔Effective locking device
A track extending through yards and between stations that must not be occupied without authority or
protection. - ✔✔Main Track
Two or more main tracks that are used according to the timetable. - ✔✔Multiple Main Tracks
A track connected to the main track and used for meeting or passing trains. Location of sidings are
shown in timetable. - ✔✔Siding
Yard Limits - ✔✔YL
West Crossover - ✔✔WXO
West Siding Switch - ✔✔WSS
Westbound Controlled Signal - ✔✔WBCS
South Crossover - ✔✔SXO
South Siding Switch - ✔✔SSS
Southbound Controlled Signal - ✔✔SBCS
, Restricted Limits - ✔✔RL
North Crossover - ✔✔NXO
North Siding Switch - ✔✔NSS
Northbound Controlled Signal - ✔✔NBCS
Main Track - ✔✔MT
Mile Post - ✔✔MP
East Crossover - ✔✔EXO
East Siding Switch - ✔✔ESS
Eastbound Controlled Signal - ✔✔EBCS
Double Track - ✔✔DT
Centralized Traffic Control- Block system that uses block signal indications to authorize train movements.
- ✔✔CTC
Two or more tracks with track centers spaced less than 25ft apart. - ✔✔Adjacent Tracks
Location of absolute signals controlled by a control operator. - ✔✔Control Point
The movement of trains in one direction on a main track as specified by the rules. - ✔✔Current of Traffic
