CSX CONDUCTOR TRAINING EXAM WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS: ALREADY RATED A+.
train coordination
a method of exclusive stablishing working limits on tracks upon which a train holds exlusive authority to
move whereby the crew of that train yields that authority to a roadway worker / employee-in-charge.
station
a place designated in timetable by name
DTC block
a block whose use is governed by verbal authority of the train dispatcher
DTC block system
a direct traffic control block or a series of consecutive DTC blocks
Absolute block
a block that may be occupied by only one train at a time.
Track warran control (TWC)
A method of authorizing movements or protecting employess or on track equipment in signaled
territory on controlled track within specified limits. Movements within TWC territory is under the
jurisdiction of the train dispatcher
DTC track warrant
Track warrant where the specified limits are designated by block authority.
DCS track warrant
Track warrant where the specified limits are designated by form EC-1 authority
Track warrant
Authorization to use a controlled track outside yard limits received in writing or copied and repeated at
the direction of the dispatcher using radio or other communication. track warrant must be written on
the prescribed forms.
DTC block form
The prescribed from used when obtaining a DTC track warrant
EC-1
The prescribed form used when obtaining a DCS track warrant.
, Yard limits
A portion of main tracks designated by special instructions signs identify yard limits
HEAD of train device (HTD)
A device on an engine that recives information from and transmits infromation to an end of train device
Emergency Inspection or repairs
Unforeseen circumstances (such as a derailment) has caused an inspection or a repair to be made to
ensure the safe movements of trains.
Engine
a locomotive unit propelled by any form of energy it is also a combination of such units operated from a
single control
Train
an engine with or without cars, displying a marker
Intermodal train
a freight consisting entirely of equipment designed to carry travelers , containers motor vehicles and or
auto frames
Work train
A train that is assigned to serve the Maintenance of way department in track repair and maintenace
Car shop repair area
One or more tracks within an area in which the testing serivicing repair inspection or rebuilding of
railroad rolling equipment is under the exclusive control of mechanical department personnel protected
by blue signals and derails, speed is 5 MPH
Locomotive service track area
One or more tracks within an area in which the testing, servicing repair inspection or rebuilding of
locomotives is under the exclusive control Mechanical department personnel protected by blue signals
and derails ..speed is 5 MPH
Auxiliary track
A track other than a main track
Main track
A track extending through yards between stations it is other than an auxiliary track
Siding
an auxiliary track for meeting and passing trains. it is designated in special instrutions
ANSWERS: ALREADY RATED A+.
train coordination
a method of exclusive stablishing working limits on tracks upon which a train holds exlusive authority to
move whereby the crew of that train yields that authority to a roadway worker / employee-in-charge.
station
a place designated in timetable by name
DTC block
a block whose use is governed by verbal authority of the train dispatcher
DTC block system
a direct traffic control block or a series of consecutive DTC blocks
Absolute block
a block that may be occupied by only one train at a time.
Track warran control (TWC)
A method of authorizing movements or protecting employess or on track equipment in signaled
territory on controlled track within specified limits. Movements within TWC territory is under the
jurisdiction of the train dispatcher
DTC track warrant
Track warrant where the specified limits are designated by block authority.
DCS track warrant
Track warrant where the specified limits are designated by form EC-1 authority
Track warrant
Authorization to use a controlled track outside yard limits received in writing or copied and repeated at
the direction of the dispatcher using radio or other communication. track warrant must be written on
the prescribed forms.
DTC block form
The prescribed from used when obtaining a DTC track warrant
EC-1
The prescribed form used when obtaining a DCS track warrant.
, Yard limits
A portion of main tracks designated by special instructions signs identify yard limits
HEAD of train device (HTD)
A device on an engine that recives information from and transmits infromation to an end of train device
Emergency Inspection or repairs
Unforeseen circumstances (such as a derailment) has caused an inspection or a repair to be made to
ensure the safe movements of trains.
Engine
a locomotive unit propelled by any form of energy it is also a combination of such units operated from a
single control
Train
an engine with or without cars, displying a marker
Intermodal train
a freight consisting entirely of equipment designed to carry travelers , containers motor vehicles and or
auto frames
Work train
A train that is assigned to serve the Maintenance of way department in track repair and maintenace
Car shop repair area
One or more tracks within an area in which the testing serivicing repair inspection or rebuilding of
railroad rolling equipment is under the exclusive control of mechanical department personnel protected
by blue signals and derails, speed is 5 MPH
Locomotive service track area
One or more tracks within an area in which the testing, servicing repair inspection or rebuilding of
locomotives is under the exclusive control Mechanical department personnel protected by blue signals
and derails ..speed is 5 MPH
Auxiliary track
A track other than a main track
Main track
A track extending through yards between stations it is other than an auxiliary track
Siding
an auxiliary track for meeting and passing trains. it is designated in special instrutions
