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CSX CONDUCTOR WEEK 2 (CSX RAIL ROAD TERMS) 2024!!
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CSX CONDUCTOR WEEK 2 (CSX RAIL ROADTERMS) 2024!!
station Answer - a place designated in timetable by name
Absolute block Answer - a block that may be occupied by only one train at a
time.
Track warran control (TWC) Answer - 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
Track warrant Answer - 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.
EC-1 Answer - The prescribed form used when obtaining a DCS track warrant.
Yard limits Answer - A portion of main tracks designated by special instructions
signs identify yard limits
HEAD of train device (HTD) Answer - A device on an engine that recives
information from and transmits infromation to an end of train device
Engine Answer - a locomotive unit propelled by any form of energy it is also a
combination of such units operated from a single control
, Train Answer - an engine with or without cars, displying a marker
Intermodal train Answer - a freight consisting entirely of equipment designed
to carry travelers , containers motor vehicles and or auto frames
Work train Answer - A train that is assigned to serve the Maintenance of way
department in track repair and maintenace
Car shop repair area Answer - 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 Answer - 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 Answer - A track other than a main track
Main track Answer - A track extending through yards between stations it is
other than an auxiliary track
Siding Answer - an auxiliary track for meeting and passing trains. it is
designated in special instrutions
Excepted Track Answer - a segment of track identified in special instructions no
more than 10 MPH no revenue passenger service no more than five hazardous
material placrded care.
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