Lirr block operator Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

LIRR PHASE 1 RULES Questions and Answers 100% Verified Explain any instance in which a westward regular train would be superior to an eastward regular train. - answer1. Superior by Right (Form L Authority) 2. Superior by Direction (Note in the Timetable) When train service is disrupted...... - answerThe public must be informed of the probable length of the interruption and, when ascertained, the time at which service will be restored. Anywhere 261.. - answerDirection of Traffic What must...

LIRR BOOK OF RULES Rules 201-238 Quiz (Form L SRF TSRB)Form L's are in effect for how long? Form D? - correct answer Until Fulfilled, Superseded, Canceled or become Void. (Rule 204) Form D (NYT 2006)- until Fulfilled or Cancelled Any part of a Form L specifying a particular movement may be either _______________ or ______________. - correct answer Superseded, annulled (Rule 204) What must be done with a Form L after being fulfilled, superseded, annulled or cancelled if copied by radio?...

LIRR BLOCK LIMIT STATION - correct answer A PLACE AT WHICH A BLOCK LIMIT SIGNAL IS DISPLAYED BLOCK STATION - correct answer A PLACE AT WHICH MANUAL BLOCK SIGNALS ARE DISPLAYED BLOCK SIGNAL - correct answer A fixed signal or hand signal in the absence of a fixed signal, at the entrance to a block that governs trains using that block CAB SIGNAL INDICATOR - correct answer A signal indicator located in the engine control compartment displaying the maximum speed for the movement of the trai...

LIRR Signalman RulesWhat is the Ground Rule? - correct answer Each circuit, the functioning of which affects safety of train operation, shall be kept free of any grounds or combination of grounds which will permit in excess of 75% of the release value of any relay or other electromagnetic device in the circuit except the common return wires of circuits using grounded common and AC power circuits which are grounded for the purpose of safety. When the Block Operator in the tower blows the tower...

LIRR DefinitionsWORKING LIMITS - correct answer A segment of track with definite boundaries upon which trains may move only as authorized by the roadway worker in charge of that segment of track. AUTOMATIC SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM - correct answer A system so arranged that its operation will automatically result in the following: A full service application of the train brakes if, while operating under a speed restriction, the speed of the train exceeds the predetermined rate. The application will...

LIRR Verbatim Rules 2017251 - correct answer On portions of the railroad and on tracks specified in the timetable, trains will run with reference to other trains in the same direction by block signals whose indications will supersede the superiority of trains 261 - correct answer On portions of the railroad and on tracks specified in the timetable, trains will be governed by block signals whose indications will supersede the superiority of trains for both opposing and following movements on t...

LIRR DEFINITIONS 1 – 64 (2023/2024) 100% Correct Block A length of track of defined limits, the use of which is governed by block signals, block-limit signals, automatic speed control or any combination thereof. Absolute Block A block established between block stations, block-limit stations, interlockings or any combination thereof which must not be occupied by more than one train except as provided by the rules Automatic Block Signal System A block signal system wherein the use of each bloc...

LIRR Signalman RulesWhat is the Ground Rule? - correct answer Each circuit, the functioning of which affects safety of train operation, shall be kept free of any grounds or combination of grounds which will permit in excess of 75% of the release value of any relay or other electromagnetic device in the circuit except the common return wires of circuits using grounded common and AC power circuits which are grounded for the purpose of safety. When the Block Operator in the tower blows the tower...

Roadway Worker Protection All Answers Complete Foul Time ️A method of establishing working limits on a main track, secondary track or controlled siding. in which a roadway worker is notified by the train dispatcher through the block operator that no trains will operate within the working limits established on that track until the roadway worker reports clear of that track. Watchman ️A properly equipped employee who is annually trained in roadway worker protection whose sole duty ...

LIRR Definitions Latest 2023 100% Correct WORKING LIMITS A segment of track with definite boundaries upon which trains may move only as authorized by the roadway worker in charge of that segment of track. AUTOMATIC SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM A system so arranged that its operation will automatically result in the following: A full service application of the train brakes if, while operating under a speed restriction, the speed of the train exceeds the predetermined rate. The application will continue ...