What is Rule 563? - ANSWER Form D Authorization for movement in 562 territory
A t what speed must a train proceed with an engineer operating from other than the
leading end? - ANSWER Restricted Speed
What is needed to make a reverse movement in 562 territory? - ANSWER Verbal
Permission from the Dispatcher
What is your speed in 562 territory with Failed Cabs? - ANSWER Restricted Speed
If Cabs are cut out and receive the C-Lights (Rule 280a), at what speed may you
proceed? - ANSWER Passenger - 59 mph
Proceed, prepared to stop at the next interlocking.
If you are operating under 563 authority, what are the 3 things you are on the lookout
for? - ANSWER 1. Approaching home signals prepared to stop
2. Non- Interlocked Facing Point Switches not lined for your movement
3. Determine that warning devices have been operating at least 20 seconds and gates
are horizontal before operating crossings
If your cabs are inoperable in 261-A territory, at what speed do you operate under Rule
,554? - ANSWER 40 mph
If you are authorized to run under Rule 556 in 261-A territory, what is your maximum
speed? - ANSWER 59 mph
Operating under rule 554 and 556 what two signals you must have Dispatcher
permission to pass? - ANSWER 1. Restricting
2. Stop and Proceed
You are operating under 504(b), you make a stop between a Distant signal and a Home
Signal. What must you do at the next home signal? - ANSWER Be prepared to stop at the
next home signal.
555, how would you know if it is Can Signal Apparatus Failure? - ANSWER 1. The Audible
Indicator fails to sound and,
2. The audible Indicator sounds continuously after acknowledgment
3. Cab signal failed to conform after 2 fixed signals locations in succession
4. Any damage or fault to the Cab Signal apparatus
5. When approaching a fixed signal displaying
"Slow Clear, Slow Approach, Stop and Proceed, Restricting, or Stop Signal,
And your cab signal shows an aspect more favorable than an Approach .
6. When a fixed signal is in sight in Approach or more favorable and a "Restricting," in
the cab.
What is the except of Rule 555 Criteria For Determining Failed Cab Signals? - ANSWER
An imperfectly displayed fixed signal
, When operating under Rule 401 Non-Signaled DCS Territory, what is your authorized
speed? - ANSWER 59mph
Operating in Non-Signaled DCS Territory Keolis Special Instruction, Rule 401-S1 Under
Keolis Special Instruction, Rule 401-S1 (Operating in Non-Signaled DCS Territory), what
must you be prepared to do? - ANSWER You must approach hand operated facing point
switches prepared to stop and not pass over until it is ascertained that the switch is
properly lined.
How long should a cab signal take to conform to a signal? - ANSWER Within 6 Seconds
When does General Order Bulletin Summaries get published? - ANSWER 12:01am on the
1st Monday of every month
What does the "Y" in our Bulletin Orders stand for? - ANSWER System Wide
What time does the DB0 take affect on the Southside? - ANSWER 5:00am Daily
What two ways can you Find/Receive a 135? - ANSWER 1. DBO
2. Form D, Line 5
How long must you retain any document, Form D, DBO that required you to make an
addition or cancelation? - ANSWER 7 days
When is a Summary Division Notice issued? - ANSWER 12:01am Quarterly
What are the two ways members of a crew can ensure they have the right time starting
their Tour of Duty? - ANSWER 1. Calling the Train Dispatcher to confirm.
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