GCOR GCOR - General Code of Operating Rules Emergency Procedures and Incident Response 2

Question 1

According to GCOR, when a crew member observes fire on the train, what is the immediate required action?

Accepted Answer

Stop the train, protect the movement, and notify the dispatcher while evacuating if necessary

Answer

GCOR requires the crew to stop the train, protect the movement, notify the dispatcher, and evacuate personnel if the fire warrants it.

Question 2

Under GCOR, what information must be included in an emergency notification to the dispatcher after an accident?

Accepted Answer

Train ID, location, nature of emergency, and any hazmat involved

Answer

GCOR requires emergency notifications to include the train identification, precise location, nature of the emergency, and identification of any hazardous materials involved.

Question 3

According to GCOR, when an emergency requires the track to be protected against other movements, who may authorize a crew to foul the track for protection purposes?

Accepted Answer

The crew may act on their own authority to protect the track in an emergency

Answer

In an emergency, GCOR authorizes the crew to act on their own initiative to protect the track and prevent additional accidents without waiting for outside authorization.

Question 4

Under GCOR, after a crew has stopped to protect a scene, how far in advance must protection be placed from the nearest end of the obstruction?

Accepted Answer

Sufficient distance to allow stopping a following train

Answer

GCOR requires protection to be placed at a sufficient distance in advance of the obstruction to allow an approaching train to stop before reaching it.

Question 5

According to GCOR, what must a crew do if they experience a loss of communication ability during an emergency?

Accepted Answer

Use all available means to communicate the emergency, including visual signals

Answer

When communication is lost during an emergency, GCOR requires crews to use all available means to alert others, including hand signals, horn signals, and fusees.

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GCOR GCOR - General Code of Operating Rules Emergency Procedures and Incident Response 2