Final Exam

Question 1

Hierachy of Documents

Answer 1

1. Form M
2. Bulletin Order
3. General Order
4. Special Instructions
5. RuleBook

Question 2

4 Sections of the Operating Rules

Answer 2

1. Section I - Purpose and Scope
2. Section II - Defintions
3. Section III - Rules A through H
4. Section IV - Rules 1 through 24

Question 3

What Documents does the Metro-North Railroad Operations Manual contain?

Answer 3

• Operating Rules (MN-400)
• Employee Special Instructions
• Electrical Instructions for Operating Employees (MN-290-OP)
• Emergency Instructions
• Track Charts

Question 4

Aspect Display Unit

Answer 4

The Device in the controlling cab on which cab signals are shown.

Question 5

Automatic Train Control (ATC)

Answer 5

A system that intiates a penalty Brake application if the Engineer fails to REDUCE speed in compliance with cab signal indications.

Question 6

Automatic Train Stop (ATS)

Answer 6

A System that intiates a penalty brake application if the Engineer fails to acknowledge a more RESTRICTIVE cab signal indication.

Question 7

Bulletin Order (BO)

Answer 7

Order issued by the authority of the Senior Vice President- Operations containg TEMPORARY INFORMATION affecting the movement of trains, including chages to the Operating Rules, Employee Special Instructions and Physical Characteristics. Bulletin Orders remain in affect until fulfilled or cancelled.

Question 8

Daily Train Operations Bulletin Order (DTOBO)

Answer 8

Order issued by the authority of the Senior Vice President- Operations containing Working Limits Stop Sign locations (Rule 22-A), Temporary Speed Restrictions, Bridge Strikes, and other saftey critical instructions and information.

Question 9

General Order (GO)

Answer 9

Order issued by the authority of the Senior Vice President- Operations that contains Permanent Changes in Operating Rules, the Special Instructions, or other Operating Manuals.

Question 10

General Notice (GN)

Answer 10

Notice issued by the authority of the Senior Vice President- Operations that contains instructions that do not affect the movement of or operation of trains.

Question 11

Operating Schedule Order (OSO)

Answer 11

Order issued by the authority of the Senior Vice President- Operations containing information and changes to the Operating Schedule. Operating Schedule Orders remain in effect until fulfilled or cancelled.

Question 12

Operations Notice

Answer 12

Order issued by the authority of the Senior Vice President- Operations that contains items of an advisory, explanatory, and/or cautionary nature related to Operating Rules, the Special Instructions, and other instructions.

Question 13

Positive Train Control System (PTC)

Answer 13

An electronic train control system which enforces MAS, Temporary Speed Restrictions, Stop Signals, or other conditions requiring a train stop.

Question 14

Train Control Apparatus

Answer 14

The equipment on an engine or cab car that recieves and displays cab signals and controls the speed of the train in accordance with that signal.Train Contol Apparatus includes the cab signal unit, the aspect display unit, the automatic train control, the automatic train stop, and all associated equipment.

Question 15

Good Faith Challenge

Answer 15

Employee qualified on the Operating Rules has the right to challenge in good faith, any directive that would violate a Metro-North rule or instruction in the following areas:

a. Operating Rules
b. Special Instructions
c. Equioment Operating Instructions (MN-401)

Question 16

Returning to Service

Answer 16

more than 30 days without perfoming duties needs to report to their supervisor before accepting assignment for the purpose of:

a. Reviewing the employee qualifications;

b. Reviewing any changes in rules. instructions, or physical Characterstics;

c. Inspecting and updating the employee’s required publications.

Question 17

Required Publications

Answer 17

(OSGEESE)
O- Operating Rules (MN-400)
S- Special Instructions
G- General Orders
E- Electrical Instructions (MN-290-OP)
E- Emergency Instructions
S- Saftey Rules
E- Equipment Operating & Air Brake Instructions (MN-401)

Question 18

Published in the DTOBO

Answer 18

a. Working Limits Stop Sign Locations;
b. Temorary Speed Restrictions
c. Other Saftey Critical instructions and Information.

Question 19

Bridge Strikes

Answer 19

Must operate at Restricted Speed over the bridge specified between locations names on the DTOBO.

Question 20

Additions and Cancellations

Answer 20

Temporary Speed Restrictions and Bridge Strikes will be added or cancelled on the DTOBO except when it is more efficient to add or cancel restrictions by Form M.

Question 21

Watches and Standard Clock

Answer 21

must have a reliable watch, which simutaneously shows hours, minutes and seconds.

Watch must be set to a standard clock before starting each tour of duty. If a standard clock is not avaliable, the employee will check his watch with another employee who has the correct time or call the OCC for a time check.

Question 22

Flagging Equipment

Answer 22

Consists of a** Red Flag** and a White Light (Flashlight)

Question 23

Flagging Signals

Answer 23

A red flag will be used from sunrise to sunset.

A white light may be used from sunset to sunrise or when a red flag cannot be seen clearly.

Question 24

Engine Horn

Answer 24

Engine Horn must be tested and in working order prior to depature from Initial Terminal.

Question 25

Engine Horn Fails En Route

Answer 25

Train may comntinue to the nearest Repair Point. The Engineer must: a. **Notify the RTC** as soon as Possible b. If equipped, ring the **Engine Bell** continuosly when rules require the horn to be sounded. c. Approach highway grade crossings **prepared to stop** until the Engineer observes that **Crossing warning devices** are working as intended and the crossing is **Clear** d. Approach locations where roadway workers are known to be on or near the tracks **not exceeding 30 MPH**.

Question 26

1. Acknowledgement for any stop signal other than a fixed signal; 2. When standing, prior to commencing forward movement, except at passanger station stops. | Horn

Answer 26

**OO**

Question 27

1. When standing, prior to commence back-up movement; 2. When running, acknowledgement that train will stop at the next passenger station or scheduled employee stop. | Horn

Answer 27

**OOO**

Question 28

1. Approaching a public highway grade crossing. Engine horn must begin to be sounded at **a point 1/4 mile before crossing** except if speed of train does not exceed 60 MPH and/or stop is to be made before reaching crossing, horn must begin to be sounded **no less than 15 but no more than 20 seconds** before entering the crossing. 2. Approaching and passinf standing trains and railroad cars on an adjacent track. | Horn

Answer 28

**_ _ O _**

Question 29

Approaching a Passenger station on a track adjacent to a platform between 0600 and 2100 hours.

Answer 29

**__________**

Question 30

Alarm for person or animal on or near tracks | Horn

Answer 30

Succession of short sounds

Question 31

Member of crew must protect adjacent tracks. | Horn

Answer 31

**_OOO**

Question 32

Member of Crew protecting tracks may return. | Horn

Answer 32

**_ _ _ _**

Question 33

Approaching roadway workers or their equipment on or near track, regardless of any whistle prohibitions. After this intial warning, two short whistle signals must be souded intermittenly until the head end of train has passed the roadway workers or their equipment. | Horn

Answer 33

**_O**

Question 34

# Verbatim Write Out Engine Bell

Answer 34

If the enginee is equipped with a bell, it must be sounded: a. **When** the engine is about to move, except at passenger station stops; b. **While** approaching and passing over public highway grade crossings ; c. **While** Passing a train standing on an adjacent track; d. **While** approaching and passing roadway workers on or near the tracks; e. **In an Emergency**.

Question 35

Engine Bell En Route Failure

Answer 35

In the event of an en route failure of the engine bell, the RTC must be notified, and the train may operate without restriction until its next CDMI.

Question 36

Inoperative Communucating Signal | Verbatim in Order

Answer 36

1. Intercom 2. PA System 3. Radio 4. Hand Signals | Verbatim in Order

Question 37

1. When Standing, Proceed. 2. When moving, stop at once. | Buzzer

Answer 37

**OO**

Question 38

When moving, stop at next passenger station or employee stop. | Buzzer

Answer 38

**OOO**

Question 39

When standing, apply or release brakes. | Buzzer

Answer 39

**__________________**

Question 40

Emergency Communications

Answer 40

**EMERGENCY**, repeated three times will be used for initial reportd of hazardous conditions. including but not limited to: a. Derailment b. Collisions c. Storms d. Washouts. e. Fires f. Track obstructions g. Emergency Brake application occuring while moving, unless relieved by 5-D(2) In addition, emergency calls must be made for the following : a. Overrunning the Limits of Authority b. Overrunning Stop indications.

Question 41

Headlight ## Footnote Write Out

Answer 41

The headlight must be dimmed: a. When standing or approaching another train operating in the **opposite direction** in **multiple track territory**, except when approaching a highway grade crossing; b. While standing or passing through yards and yard tracks; c. Approaching locations where a Form M is to be received. ## Footnote Write Out

Question 42

Headlight and Aux Light Failures

Answer 42

a. If one light fails, the train may operate without restriction until its next CDMI; d. If the Headlight and all Aux lights fail, or if the headlight fails on Bombadier cab cars, regardless of the condition of the Aux light, the train may operate only to the next forward location where repairs can be made. The RTC must be notified Immeditely.

Question 43

Headlight and Aux Light Failures | Write Out

Answer 43

1. a White light must be substituted in the cab window, 2. The engine bell, if equipped must be sounded continuously, 3. The Engine Horn must be sounded frequently, and 4. Stop and warn at all public highway grade crossings. | Write Out

Question 44

Protection of Adjacent Tracks

Answer 44

a. It is known that adjacent tracks are not obstructed, or, b. Protection against other movements have been provided by the RTC

Question 45

Three Point Protection | In Order

Answer 45

1. Applied the brakes, 2. Placed the reverser in the neutral position, or the controller in the off position, and 3. Opened the generator field and/or control switch, if so equipped.

Question 46

Restriction Reminder

Answer 46

The Conductor must remind the Engineer of the following instructions issued by the RTC prior to reaching the location where the restriction takes effect. a. Speed Restrictions b. Stop and Warn c. Working Limits Stop SIgn d. Bridge Strikes Confirmation is to be done: * at a point, sufficently in advance for the engineer to take action, and * Within three miles of the restriction when practicable the conductor must be positioned with the Engineer.

Question 47

Transfering Passengers Between Trains

Answer 47

a. In DC Territory- **Both Trains** are **De-energized**, will be notified when the **De-energization ** is confirmed. untill RTC confirms that **Both Tracks** are **De-energized**. power must not be restored until the transfer is **complete**. b. In AC territory, all pantographs on both trains must be lowered. Pantographs may not be raised until the transfer is complete.

Question 48

Additions to Form M

Answer 48

a. Block(s) clear (Line 11) b. Cancellation or fullfillment information.

Question 49

Form M Line 3

Answer 49

When the addresse of the Form M allows additional equipment or personnel to use the out of service track the addresse will indicate on the appropriate line: 1. **The Name** of the Employee in charge of the additional equipment or personnel; or the additional equipment identification, 2. **The Location** where the additional equipment or personnel are working, 3. **The Time** the permission was given to enter the out of service track

Question 50

Cab Signal Aspect Flips | Write Out

Answer 50

1. Location 2. Track Number 3. Cab signal aspect involved 4. whether the flip required acknowledgement.

Question 51

Movement After Permission is Given | Fill In

Answer 51

Trains or track cars recieving permission to pass a Stop Signal must **operate at restricted speed** untill the **Entire** movement has: a. Passed a location where a more favorable cab signal indication is received; b. Entered MBS Territory; c. Cleared an interlocking and is proceeding on Form M authority

Question 52

Reverse Movement | Fill In

Answer 52

To make a reverse movement trains must have: a. Verbal Permission of the RTC. b. a Proceed interlocking SIgnal.

Question 53

Criteria for determing Train Control Apparatus Failure

Answer 53

1. When audible indicator fails to sound when recieving a more restrictive cab signal. 2. When audible indicator continues to sound after it was acknowledged and speed was reduced to meet the speed for that cab signal. 3. inoperative speedometer, showing a constant no motion V-Zero indications 4. when damage or fault occurs to any portion of the Train control Apparatus 5. When cutting out any part of the Train control apparatus except when entering MBS territory. 6. continuous cab signal flips 7. when given a more favorable cab signal that is not in conformity with observable track conditon or track occupancy.

Question 54

Movement with Train Control Aparatus Failure

Answer 54

a. Operate at Restricted Speed from point of failure. b. Be governed an Absolute Block Signal

Question 55

Non-Compliant Locomotives

Answer 55

A tag stating **Non-Complying Locomotive** shall be attached to the **Control Stand** and ** Isolation Switch** if equipped.

Question 56

Passenger Equipment Defects

Answer 56

A **Non-compliance tag** shall be placed on **the hand brake of the defective equipment**. An automated tracking system shall be provided or **a tag placed on both sides of the defective equipment**.

Question 57

Procedures to Stop and Warn | Write out

Answer 57

1.**Train must stop with the lead unit within 50 feet of the crossing. After stopping** * Engineer will sound horn signal rule 4-c(2)c * Train may proceed across crossing, not exceeding 15mph unitl the lead unit is completly clear of the crossing. 2. **Train must stop with the lead unit within 50 feet of the crossing. After stopping** * Engineer will sound horn signal rule 4-c(2)c * Train may proceed across crossing, not exceeding 15mph unitl the lead unit is completly clear of the crossing. 3.**Train must stop with the lead unit within 50 feet of the crossing. After stopping** * A member of the Train crew must be stationed on the ground with flagging equipment, and must stop all approaching vehicular and pedestrian traffic. * Once traffic is stopped and the crossing is clear, the Engineer will sound engine horn Rule 4-C(2)c and train may proceed across the crossing not exceeding 15mph until the lead unit is completely clear of the crossing. * Crew member may return to train as soon as lead unit is completly across the crossing.

Question 58

PTC Faults | Write Outs

Answer 58

1. Missing Transponder symbol is displayed. 2. Missing Transponder symbol alternates with a track speed 3. PTC cut out light flashes 4. Loss of PTC Cut-in indication 5 PTC audible indicator fails to sound 6. No TSR Data

Question 59

PTC Failure | Write out

Answer 59

1. PTC prevents movement 2. PTC audible indicator sounds continuously 3. The track speed indicator displays a speed hugher than MAS for two speed changes in succession.

Question 60

MBS entering a Block

Answer 60

1. assisting a disabled train 2. entering a block at a switch equal to their length for the purpose of clearing the switch.