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WorksheetsBlock 5 ATD/Control Op Quiz
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 10mins
When moving Excessive Dimension Equipment, the train dispatcher must issue a track bulletin with the train symbol, dimensions, and subdivision. This bulletin must also include:
Any other restriction found on the clearance wire that affects the safe movement on that territory
Designated locations where this equipment can safely be set out on line
A detailed description of the Excessive Dimensional lading and the final destination
Absolute meeting points where this train will meet opposing Excessive Dimensional trains
When a yellow-red flag is displayed and the restriction is not specified by a track bulletin, speed may be increased after the leading wheels of train has traveled 4 miles beyond the yellow-red flag and the train dispatcher has verified that no track bulletin or track warrant protecting men or equipment is in effect at the location. Speed may also be increased after:
A crew member has received permission from the employee in charge
the 5 minute wait
The next governing signal indicates proceed and the track is clear to that signal
The head end of the train has passed a green flag
A dispatcher should modify an existing restriction to eliminate any overlap.
False
True
When protection by track bulletin Form B is in effect:
A train may not enter the limits unless instructed by the employee in charge.
A train within the limits when the Form B goes into effect may proceed without any further communication.
If a train cannot contact the employee in charge, they may pull 100 feet past the red flag, wait 5 minutes, and then proceed through the limits.
Trains must move at restricted speed if they cannot reach the employee in charge
When main tracks, sidings, or other tracks that are normally clear are blocked with equipment and cannot be cleared:
The dispatcher must be notified
Notify the dispatcher, then place blue flags at each end, and provide derail protection
Place red flags at each end, then notify the dispatcher
When a speed restriction cannot be placed in a Form A due to length of text, the dispatcher should issue the restriction in a:
Form C
Form B
Track Tag
General Order
Prior to using the BLI Release function to clear a signal into a BLI, the dispatcher must:
Verify the train has the restriction
Know the train will not pass over the restriction
Instruct the train to move at Restricted Speed within limits of the restriction.
Verify the train has authority to enter the limits
When can the train dispatcher relieve an employee of providing protection for an unforeseen restriction?
All affected trains within the protected limits have received the restriction.
When the employee has indicated that all trains are past the affected area.
When protection has been placed to prevent movement into the affected area.
When all trains in the affected limits have been given the restriction or it is known they are past the affected area.
The train dispatcher must, when possible, issue Form B track bulletins:
A minimum of 12 hours before any part of the bulletin goes into effect
None of the answers are correct
A minimum of 24 hours before any part of the bulletin goes into effect
Immediately upon receipt of the request from the M/W employee
When a yellow flag is displayed and the restriction is not specified by a track bulletin, track warrant, or general order, when may speed be resumed?
When the rear of the train has passed a green flag, or traveled 4 miles beyond the yellow flag and the train dispatcher has verified that no track bulletin or track warrant is in effect specifying a temporary speed restriction
When the train has traveled 2 miles beyond the yellow flag at restricted speed and train dispatcher has verified that no track warrant or track bulletin protecting men or equipment is in effect at that location
When the leading wheels of the train have traveled 4 miles beyond the yellow flag and the train dispatcher has verified that no track bulletin or track warrant is in effect specifying a temporary speed restriction
When a request is received to issue a track bulletin the dispatcher is required to do all of the following except:
Have the bulletin reviewed by the MCTD.
Ensure request complies with the rules.
Input information into the system including the name of employee making the request.
Input the date of the request.
Repeat information to requestor
When a Track Warrant (i.e., TCS) is issued to a train listing track bulletins, a crew member must contact the train dispatcher if:
The route description does not cover the intended route of their train
The “OK” time on the track warrant is over 4 hours old
Both answers are correct
Train dispatchers can verbally change the _______________ on a track warrant / track condition summary for listing track bulletins only:
The train symbol, engine ID, date, or direction
The date or direction only
Train symbol, route, date or direction
Nothing – the dispatcher must void the original warrant and reissue a new one
A relief crew was called for a train. Does the relief crew need to receive Track Bulletins prior to departing the initial station?
A) Yes
B) No, if directed by the train dispatcher
C) No, if the train still has live crew on it
Either A or B
When track bulletins are issued to trains, a TCS will list all track bulletins in effect. Crew members must contact the train dispatcher if:
The route description does not cover the intended route of their train
The TCS shows “NONE” or “NO” under “Track Bulletins in effect”
The “OK” time on the TCS is LESS than 4 hours old
All of the above
Train dispatchers can verbally change the _______________ on a TCS:
Train symbol, Engine, date or direction
The date or direction only
The TCS number, train symbol, engine ID, date or direction
Nothing – the dispatcher must void the original warrant and reissue a new one
How can a train dispatcher void a bulletin?
Voiding a track bulletin in its entirety
Void the entire TCS and issue a new one
Can only void a line and a part of a track bulletin verbally
Dispatchers cannot void bulletins
What color of flag will be displayed in advance of the limits of a Form B?
Yellow flag
Green flag
Yellow-red flag
Red flag
How may a rule, general order, or special instruction be changed?
By a train order
By a track warrant for bulletins
By a track warrant
By a track bulletin
