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One or more engines coupled, with or without cars, displauing a marker, and authorized to operate on a main track |
Train |
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A track extending through yards and between stations that must not be occupied without authority or protection |
Main track |
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A track connected to the main track and used for meeting or passing trains |
Siding |
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A main track where trains are operated in both directions |
Single track |
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Two or more main tracks that are used according to the timetable |
Multiple main tracks |
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A track connected to another track at only one end. Aka a stub track |
Spur track |
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The appearance of a fixed or cab signal |
Signal aspect |
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The action required by the signal aspect |
Signal indication |
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Any block signal indication that allows a train to proceed without stopping |
Proceed indication |
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A signal that is fixed to a location permanently and that indicates a condition affecting train movement |
Fixed signal |
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A bloc or interlocking signal without a number plate or designated by an A marker |
Absolute signal |
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A series of consecutive blocks governed by block signals, cab signals, or both. The signals are activated by a train or by certain conditions that affect the block use |
Automatic block signal system ABS |
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Trains will be identified by __ and __ |
Initials and engine number |
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A fixed signal at the entrance of a block that governs trains entering and using the block |
Block signal |
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A length of track between consecutive block signals and a block signal at the end of block system limits. |
Block |
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A block or series of consecutive blocks within ABS, ACS, CTC, or interlocking limits |
Block system |
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An absolute signal controlled by a control operator |
Controlled signal |
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Two main tracks where the current of traffic on one track is in a specified direction and in the opposite direction on the other |
Double track |
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A block system that uses block signal indications to authorize train movements |
Centralized Traffic Control |
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The location of absolute signals controlled by a control operator |
Control point |
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A siding within CTC or interlocking limits where a signal indication authorizes the sidings use |
Controlled siding |
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A power-operated switch, moveable point frog, or derail that can also be operated by hand |
Dual Control Switch |
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A combination of two switches that connect two adjacent tracks, normally used for crossover movements |
Crossover |
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Signal appliances that are interconnected so that each of their movements follows the other in a proper sequence. Can be operated manually or automatically |
Interlocking |
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The tracks between outer opposing absolute signals of an interlocking |
Interlocking limits |
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A movement opposite the authorized direction |
Reverse movement |
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An Indictator that tells whether a length of track is occupied or not |
Track Occupancy Indicator |
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6.2 before initiating movement on a main track or controlled siding, a crew member must |
Receive track bulletins affecting their movement Determine from the TD or yardmaster if any track bulletins are needed. (ask) |
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22.1 all trains are required to obtain a Track Condition Summary prior to initiating movement except |
If it's switching or yard moves and no bulletins are in effect |
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What items can a dispatcher verbally change on a track condition summary? |
Train symbol Engine ID Direction Date Number(TCS number) |
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Mandatory directives are __ and __ |
Main track authorities and radio speed restrictions |
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What are the 4 types of main track authorities |
Track warrants Track bulletins Track and time Track permits |
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What will a train dispatcher do before issuing a mandatory directive? |
Confirm with the conductor or engineer that the train can comply with the restriction |
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What are the two types of authority for a train in CTC territory? |
A control signal displays a proceed indication or the control operator authorizes |
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What are the 3 types or verbal(non signal) authority in CTC territory |
Movement past a stop indication A train to enter track between block signals "(train) @ (location) has authority to enter (track) and proceed (direction)" Or Track and time |
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Before giving authority to enter CTC between block signals: |
No conflicting movements Apply blocking mechanism in to area Authority to Enter Main Track function must be used Use verbal as required Keep blocking mechanism until movement has occupied track |
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Employees must not open the case of door or unlock an electrically locked switch or derail without ___ and ___ from the control operator |
Track and time or authority |
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When a seal has been broken who has to be notified |
A signal technician |
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What is the normal position of a main track switch |
Lined and locked for main track movement |
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When may a main track switch be left open? |
Within track and time limits Attended by a crewmember/switch tender During switching Ops and it's certain no other train/engine will pass over it For another train or engine when the switch is attended by member of that crew |
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Train or engine moving must stop how many feet of a derail in derailing position |
100 ft |
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Except when in position to permit movement, power operated derails shall be placed in what position |
The derailing position |
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When may a train clear through hand operated switchches |
Have electric switch lock There's a non-controlled signal Permanent 20 mph on main or controlled siding with intermediate signal Permanent 30 mph on controlled siding without intermediate signal When hand operated switch is kept open |
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Except to avoid an accident, after a controlled signal has been cleared for for a closely approaching train the control operator must not change the signal before.. |
Confirming with the trains engineer that they can compy |
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Do not establish or authorize a conflicting route with a closely approaching train until confirming what |
That the train has stopped clear or conflicting route |
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T/F any signal once requested must be considered as proceed signal regardless of screen display |
True |
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If a train overruns any block signal they must |
Warn other trains Stop immediately Notify TD |
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If a train fails to stop short of controlled signal when it was not in time the TD must: |
Instruct train to stop and remain stopped and stop any conflicting movements Protect the location Notify cooridor manager Train can't proceed until released by field manager, cooridor, or proper authority |
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When a train occupies controlled track without authority the TD must |
Instruct train to stop and remain stopped Warn conflicting movements Protect location Train can't proceed until released (field management, cooridor, proper sup) |
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When an employee occupies a controlled track without authority the TD must: |
Instruct employee to immediately clear the track Warn conflicting movements Protect the location |
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Before authorizing a train to proceed last a stop indication the dispatcher must know that |
Crew has signal aspect in view There are no conflicting movements Blocking mechanism has been applied Switches are lined for intended route by requested signal or OS block Switches are locked by a switch block |
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What is the verbal authority for passing stop indication |
After stopping, (train ID) @ (location) has authority to pass signal displaying stop indication |
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Do not removed the blocking mechanism from the dual control switches until |
The train has entered the protected limits |
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Do not remove the blocking mechanism from the protected area until |
The train has entered the limits and the next controlled signal has been established in direction of movement |
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What extra items must be included in a job briefing prior to verbally authorizing a train past a stop indication where the switch will not line and lock for the intended move? |
Advise the employee of the route to be taken What is wrong at that location Clearly instruct the employee to hand operate the switches that cannot be lined and locked for movement |
Your route will be, I cannot get, I need you too |
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T/F before authorizing a train to pass a signal displaying a stop indication into a track segment in which a track Occupancy indication of unknown origin is present, advise the crew of the TKO |
True |
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If a TKO remains behind a train which is following one or more other trains, before authorizing an opposite movement to pass a signal displaying stop the TD must |
Confirm that the last train has cleared that control point |
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When a report of a possible broken rail or thermal misalignment the TD must |
Determine location of defect Immediately advise any train approaching to stop before passing over until inspection Apply a blocking mechanism to prevent movement into affected track Notify the track supervisor |
D.I.A.N |
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When the TD observes a train or equipment leaving two seperate TKO behind their movement the TD must |
Stop their movement Notify crew TKOs were left behind and to conduct a roll by inspection Notify the signal tech and cooridor manager |
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A track Occupancy indication be considered intermittent when it occurs |
More than once within the hour |
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When a TD observes an intermittent TKO of unknown origin |
That portion of track must be protected by applying a blocking mechanism to prevent unauthorized movement |
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Terminology for passing stop indication with intermittent track Occupancy |
After stopping, (train ID) has authority to pass signal displaying stop indication(route direction). Do not exceed restricted speed to (next cp) |
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When does a TD not establish a signal route |
To proceed against flow of traffic To enter a track that has been removed from service For the first train to enter a section of track where an intermittent TKO has been observed When a field officer requests that a signal be held at a stop position to conduct a field training exercise |
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An employee must get permission from who to operate a dual control switch by hand? |
Control operator/TD |
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When a crew has been granted permission to operate a dual control switch by hand the TD must |
Verify there are no conflicting movements Apply blocking mechanism Advkse trains authorized into any affected track segment that signal indication may change Specify which tracks and direction are authorized |
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When required to move at restricted speed, movement must be made at a speed that allows stopping within half the range of vision of: |
Train Engine Railroad car Men or equipment fouling the track Stop signal Derail or switch lined improperly |
T.E.R.M.S.D |