Dispatcher bulletin Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A track extending through yards and between stations that must not be occupied without authority or protection. Main Track A fixed signal at the entrance of a block that governs trains entering and using that block. Block Signal A notice containing track bulletin restrictions and other conditions affecting train movement. General Track Bulletin A series of consecutive blocks governed by block signals, cab signals, or both. The signals are activated by a train or by certai...

BNSF Train Dispatcher Final Part 2 Questions with Complete Solutions 100% Verified Correct Answers How are engines identified? - Correct Answers Initials, engine number, adding direction when required (5.11) When two or more engines are coupled together, the number of _____ units only will be illuminated as the identifying number. When practical use the ______ unit. - Correct Answers 1 / leading (5.11) What four things must the train dispatcher verify before granting permission for ...

BNSF 5467 East passes a yellow flag 2 miles in advance of a 20 mph Form A track bulletin. When may the crew resume maximum speed? When the rear of the train is clear of the restricted area. BNSF 540 East passes a yellow-red flag at MP 280, and the crew has no track bulletin specifying a restiction. They try unsuccessfully to contact the employee in charge. They contact the dispatcher, who verifies there is no restriction in effect at that location. Two miles from the location of the yellow...

BNSF Train Dispatcher Mid-Term Part 2 Exam Questions With Correct Answers What is the most important element in performing duties? Safety (1.1) In case of doubt, Take the safe course (1.1.1) Employees must not use the radio to give information to a train or engine crew about the name, position, aspect, or indication displayed by a fixed signal, unless the information is given between members of the same crew or the information is needed to warn of an emergency The informati...

BNSF PRACTICE EXAM 1 WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS ETD End-of-Train Telemetry Device -Mounted on the end of a freight train. -Indicates the end of the train and provides brake pipe pressure readings to the crew in the cab. -When armed to HTD, it provides capability in the cab to initiate an emergency brake application from the rear of the train. -Sometimes referred to as FRED or SBU CROSSOVER A track w/ switches @ both ends that connect 2 adjacent tracks. -used primarily to move from one ...

BNSF Dispatcher Final Review Part 2 Exam Questions And Answers (Verified And Updated) In case of doubt or uncertainty, take the _______. (1.1.1) Safe course Employees must not have any measurable alcohol in their breath or in their bodily fluids when reporting for duty, while on duty, or while on company property. (1.5) True/False True Employees must not have any ___________________ when reporting for duty, while on duty, or while on company property. (1.5) Prohibited substances...

BNSF Dispatcher Final Review Part 2 Exam Questions And Answers (Verified And Updated) In case of doubt or uncertainty, take the _______. (1.1.1) - answerSafe course Employees must not have any measurable alcohol in their breath or in their bodily fluids when reporting for duty, while on duty, or while on company property. (1.5) True/False - answerTrue Employees must not have any ___________________ when reporting for duty, while on duty, or while on company property. (1.5) - answerProhib...

BNSF GCOR FOR FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ALREADY PASSED What is essential to job safety and continued employment? Obeying the rules The right to challenge a directive which based on the employees good faith determination, would violate a railroad operating rule relating to; Shoving movements, leaving equipment foul of an adjacent track or the handling of hand-operated swithches or fixed derails. A freight car with any defect that makes it unsafe for movement must be: Correct...

A block that may be occupied by only one train at a time. - Answer-Absolute Block A color light color positon light or semaphore signal without a number plate a "P" marker, "APP" marker "C" marker or "G" marker that conveys stop as its most restrictive indication. - Answer-Absolute Signal A railroad crossing at grade it is protected by signals which are actuated automatically by the approach of a train. - Answer-Automated Railroad Crossing A block signal that is activated either by ...

In case of doubt or uncertainty, take the _______. (1.1.1) - Answer-Safe course Employees must not have any measurable alcohol in their breath or in their bodily fluids when reporting for duty, while on duty, or while on company property. (1.5) True/False - Answer-True Employees must not have any ___________________ when reporting for duty, while on duty, or while on company property. (1.5) - Answer-Prohibited substances in the bodily fluids Employees must not exceed the hours of service l...