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Question 1

What is the initial speed for a train occurring a speed failure in 410 territory?

Answer 1

Restricted Speed

Restricted Speed is a term used to indicate a limited speed in specific conditions.

Question 2

What is the initial speed for a push pull train occurring a speed failure in 409 territory?

Answer 2

30 MPH

This speed reflects operational limits for push pull trains under specific failure conditions.

Question 3

Define Job Briefing.

Answer 3

When reporting for duty, employees whose duties require coordination with other employees must hold a job briefing to review operational and safety conditions. If these conditions change, employees must hold an additional job briefing to discuss the new conditions.

This definition pertains to safety protocols in operational settings.

Question 4

What are your instructions when a blue signal is displayed?

Answer 4

• Equipment must not be coupled to or moved
• Other equipment must not be placed on the same track so as to reduce or block the view of the blue signal
• Rolling equipment must not pass a blue signal

The blue signal indicates that workers are on or near the track and safety precautions must be followed.

Question 5

What is the MAS of a train leaving Long Beach after permission to leave as an ACSES failure has been granted?

Answer 5

59 MPH

MAS stands for Maximum Authorized Speed, and this speed applies except in s251 territory.

Question 6

What is the MAS in s251 territory for a train with ACSES failure?

Answer 6

30 PSGR / 20 Freight

PSGR refers to passenger trains, and the speed limits differ for freight trains.