BNSF Conductor Final Exam Study Guide 100% Correct Answers Verified Latest 2024 Version
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BNSF Conductor Final Exam Study Guide |
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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...
BNSF Conductor Final Exam Study Guide |
100% Correct Answers | Verified | Latest
2024 Version
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 certain conditions that affect the block
use.
Automatic Block Signal System (ABS)
Two or more main tracks that are used according to the
timetable.
Multiple Main Tracks
Good Faith Challenge Rule 1.4.1A
Good Faith Challenge
A. Right to Challenge
Federal Regulations have provisions that allow an employee the right to challenge a
directive which, based upon the employee's good faith determination, would violate a
railroad operating rule relating to:
• Shoving movements.
• Leaving equipment foul of an adjacent track.
or
• Handling of hand-operated switches or fixed derails.
Good Faith Challenge Rule 1.4.1B
B. Good Faith Challenge Procedure
1. An employee may inform a supervisor issuing a directive that a good faith
determination has been made that the directive would violate a railroad operating rule
relating to:
• Shoving movements.
• Leaving equipment foul of an adjacent track.
or
• Handling of hand-operated switches or fixed derails.
2. The supervisor will not require the employee to comply with the directive until the
challenge is resolved. The supervisor may:
,• Require the challenging employee to perform other tasks not related to the challenge
until the challenge is resolved.
or
• Direct an employee, other than the challenging employee, to perform the challenged
task before the challenge is resolved. Employee so directed will be informed of the
challenge, and determine that the challenged task does not violate the rules.
Good Faith Challenge Rule 1.4.1C
C. Resolving Good Faith Challenge
1. A challenge may be resolved by one of the following:
• The supervisor's acceptance of the employee's request.
• An employee's acceptance of the directive.
• An employee's agreement to a compromise solution acceptable to the person issuing
the directive.
2. If the challenge cannot be resolved because the supervisor issuing the directive has
determined that the employee's challenge has not been made in good faith or there is
no alternative to the direct order, the railroad will:
• Provide immediate review by at least one manager, which must not be conducted
bythe supervisor issuing the challenged directive or that supervisor's subordinate.
• Resolve the challenge using the same options available for resolving the challenge as
the initial supervisor.
3. If the manager making the final decision concludes that the challenged directive
would not cause the employee to violate any requirement of the involved rules, the
reviewing manager's decision shall be final and not subject to further immediate review.
• The manager will inform the employee that Federal law may protect the employee
from retaliation, if the employee's refusal to do the work is a lawful, good faith act.
• The employee making the challenge will be afforded an opportunity to document, in
writing or electronically, any protest to the manager making the final decision before the
employee's tour of duty is complete. The employee will be afforded the opportunity to
retain a copy of the protest.
Good Faith Challenge Rule 1.4.1D
D. Request for Review and Verification of Decision
Upon written request, at the time of the challenge, the employee has the right for further
review by the "Designated Review Manager". Within 30 days after the expiration of the
month during which the challenge occurred, the "Designated Review Manager" will
verify the proper application of the rule in question. The verification decision shall be
made in writing to the employee.
Duties of Crew Members Rule 1.47
The conductor and the engineer are responsible for the safety and protection of their
train and observance of the rules. They must ensure that their subordinates are familiar
with their duties, determine the extent of their experience and knowledge of the rules.
They must instruct them, when necessary, how to perform their work properly and
safely. If any conditions are not covered by the rules, they must take precautions to
provide protection.
Duties of Crew Members Rule 1.47A
A. Conductor Responsibilities
1. The conductor supervises the operation and administration of the train (if trains are
,combined with more than one conductor on board, the conductor with the most seniority
takes charge). All
persons employed on the train must obey the conductor's instructions, unless the
instructions endanger the train's safety or violate the rules. If any doubts arise
concerning the authority
for proceeding or safety, the conductor must consult with the engineer who will be
equally responsible for the safety and proper handling of the train.
2. The conductor must advise the engineer and train dispatcher of any restriction placed
on equipment being handled.
3. The conductor must remind the engineer that the train is approaching an area
restricted by:
• Limits of authority.
• Track warrant.
• Track bulletin.
or
• Radio speed restriction.
The conductor must inform the engineer after the train passes the last station, but at
least 2 miles from the restriction.
4. When the conductor is not present, other crew members must obey the instructions
of the engineer concerning rules, safety, and protection of the train.
5. Freight conductors are responsible for the freight carried by their train. They are also
responsible for ensuring that the freight is delivered with any accompanying documents
to its destination or
terminals. Freight conductors must maintain any required records.
Duties of Crew Members Rule 1.47B
B. Engineer Responsibilities
1. The engineer is responsible for safely and efficiently operating the engine. Crew
members must obey the engineer's instructions that concern operating the engine. A
student engineer or other qualified employee may operate the engine under close
supervision of the engineer. Any employee that operates an engine must have a current
certificate in their possession.
2. The engineer must check with the conductor to determine if any cars or units in the
train require special handling.
Duties of Crew Members Rule 1.47C
C. All Crew Members' Responsibilities
1. To ensure the train is operated safely and rules are observed, all crew members must
act responsibly to prevent accidents or rule violations. Crew members in the engine
control compartment must communicate to each other any restrictions or other known
conditions that affect the safe operation of their train sufficiently in advance of such
condition to allow the engineer to take proper action. If proper action is not being taken,
crew members must remind engineer of such condition and required action.
2. Crew members in the engine control compartment must be alert for signals. As soon
as signals become visible or audible, crew members must communicate clearly to each
other the name of
signals affecting their train. They must continue to observe signals and announce any
change of aspect until the train passes the signal. If the signal is not complied with
, promptly, crew members
must remind the engineer and/or conductor of the rule requirement. If crew members do
not agree on the signal indication, regard the signal as the most restrictive indication
observed.
BNSF Amendment—The following is added:
Crew members must not use binoculars or similar devices to determine the position,
aspect, or indication displayed by a fixed signal.
3. When the engineer and/or conductor fail to comply with a signal indication or take
proper action to comply with a restriction or rule, crew members must immediately take
action to ensure safety,
using the emergency brake valve to stop the train, if necessary.
Rule 2.14 Transmission of Mandatory Directives
When transmitted by radio, mandatory directives must conform to applicable operating
rules and the following:
• The train dispatcher must state which mandatory directive will be transmitted.
• The employee must inform the train dispatcher when ready to copy stating the
employee's occupation (ex. conductor, engineer, foreman, maintainer), name and
location on the main track or where the main track will be entered. An employee
operating the controls of a moving engine may not copy mandatory
directives. In addition, mandatory directives must not be transmitted to the crew of a
moving train if the conductor, engineer or train dispatcher feels that the transmission
could adversely affect the safe operation of the train.
• The employee receiving a mandatory directive must copy it in writing using the format
outlined in the operating rules.
• Before a mandatory directive is acted upon, the conductor and engineer must each
have a written copy and each crew member must read and understand it.
Rule 6.11 Mandatory Directive
Mandatory directives are written, printed, or displayed authorities or speed restrictions
issued by the train dispatcher or control operator. Mandatory directives are:
• Track warrants.
• Track bulletins.
• DTC authority.
• Track and time.
• Track permits.
• Radio speed restrictions.
A mandatory directive restricting a train's movement will not be issued near a point
where the restriction applies until the engineer or conductor confirms that the train can
comply with the restriction.
Indicate "VOID" on mandatory directive form when:
• Employee reports clear of authority limits,
or
• Mandatory directive is made void
Crew must retain mandatory directives for continuous tour of duty.
5.4.2A Display of Yellow Flag
A. Restriction Specified in Writing
Two Miles Ahead of Restricted Area. Yellow flags warn trains to restrict movement
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