Adjacent Tracks - Answer Two or more tracks with track centers spaced less than 25
feet.
Control Operator - Answer Railroad employee in charge of a remotely control switch or
derail, an interlocking, a controlled point, or a segment of controlled track. This includes
job titles such as Train Dispatcher, Train Director, Block Operator, etc.
Controlled track A track upon which the railroads operating rules require that all
movements of trains must be authorized by a control operator.
Effective Securing Device A vandal and tamper resistant lock, keypad for application
and removal only by the roadway workers for whom the protection is provided.
Employee in Charge (EIC) - An employee entrusted with a work group under the general
authority of the Roadway Worker In Charge.
Exclusive Track Occupancy - A means for establishing working limits on controlled
track in which the movement authority of trains and other equipment is withheld by the
control operator, or restricted by flagman.
Flagman - Answer Used when referring to roadway worker safety, an employee
designated by the railroad to direct or restrict the movement of trains past a point on a
track to provide on-track safety for roadway workers, while engaged solely in
performing that function.
Foul time - Answer A procedure of establishing working limits on a controlled track
whereby a roadway worker is informed by the control operator that no trains will be
operated on a specific section of controlled track until the roadway worker reports clear
of the track.
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