Csx speeds and signals Exam Study Questions
with 100% Correct Answers
If you are going through a non signal siding from the main track at 25 and you have to
go through a switch at 15 what speed do you go - ✔✔15 mph
Passenger trains with multi-level auto racks or auto frame equipment must not exceed -
✔✔70 mph
Passenger trains operating within limits of a signal must not exceed - ✔✔59 mph
Freight trains operating within the limits of a signal suspension or against the current of
traffic must not exceed - ✔✔49
Trains operating on excepted track must not exceed - ✔✔10 mph
Trains that encounter an unattended burning fuse near the track, unless the fuse is
beyond the first rail of an adjacent track must go - ✔✔Restricted speed for 15
minutes
How many hazmats can move on a excepted track - ✔✔No more than 5
What is the authorization for trains to enter and move within yard limits - ✔✔Special
instructions, dispatcher messages, form ec-1, train dispatcher or general signals in yls
What is the speed must a train maintain if the train is operating in signal indication that
requires approaching the next signal prepared to stop must - ✔✔Operate at a speed
, that permits stopping within one half the range of vision, stopping short of a train, a car,
obstruction, on track equipment, an improperly line switch or stop signal not exceeding
20 mph until 1. Leading end of train passes a more favorable signal or reached the dad
end of the yard limits.
2. The entire train has cleared all turnouts and crossovers.
trains operating in signal indication that requires approaching the next signal prepared
to stop must operate at speed that permits stopping within one-half the range of vision,
stopping short of a train, a car, obstruction, on-track equipment, improperly lines
switch, or switch not exceeding 20 mph until - ✔✔1. Leading end of train passes a
more favorable signal or reached the far end of the yard limits and
2. The entire train has cleared all turnouts and crossovers
What speed must a train maintain when operating on a main track yard limits in non-
signal territory (twc) - ✔✔Speed that permits stopping within one-half the range of
vision, stopping short of a train, a car, a obstruction, on-track equipment, improperly
lines switch or a stop signal, not exceeding 20 mph until the leading end reached the far
limits.
What form must crew member record authority in non signal main track yard limits -
✔✔Ec-1
When handling f plate box car, hs gondolas open top hoppers or covered hoppers with
cubic foot capacity of at least 4000 that are loaded with more than 95 tons and
identified by tonnage graph you must avoid operation between - ✔✔14 and 21 mph
When handling f plate box car, hs gondolas open top hoppers or covered hoppers with
cubic foot capacity of at least 4000 that are loaded with more than 95 tons and
identified by tonnage and you cannot maintain speed above 22 mph you must -
✔✔Reduce speed to below 14 mph
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