GCOR GCOR - General Code of Operating Rules Emergency Procedures and Incident Response 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: According to GCOR, what is the first action a crew must take when a derailment occurs?
- Attempt to re-rail the equipment
- Protect the scene and notify the dispatcher immediately (Correct answer)
- Conduct a damage assessment before notifying anyone
- Move the train to the nearest siding
Correct answer: Protect the scene and notify the dispatcher immediately
GCOR requires that following any derailment, the crew's first action is to protect the scene to prevent further incidents and immediately notify the dispatcher.
Question 2: Under GCOR, when must a crew initiate an emergency stop?
- Only when ordered by the dispatcher
- Whenever a condition exists that could cause injury, death, or equipment damage if not stopped (Correct answer)
- Only when a signal displays stop indication
- When speed exceeds the authorized maximum by more than 10 mph
Correct answer: Whenever a condition exists that could cause injury, death, or equipment damage if not stopped
GCOR requires crews to initiate an emergency stop any time they observe a condition that could result in injury, death, or significant equipment damage.
Question 3: According to GCOR, after an emergency brake application is made, when may the engineer release the brakes?
- When the train speed drops below 20 mph
- Only after the train has come to a complete stop and the situation is assessed (Correct answer)
- Immediately after the hazard is passed
- After receiving dispatcher permission via radio
Correct answer: Only after the train has come to a complete stop and the situation is assessed
GCOR requires the emergency brake application to be maintained until the train has come to a complete stop and the crew has assessed the situation.
Question 4: Under GCOR, what must be done before a train movement resumes following an emergency stop?
- The dispatcher must be notified and a release must be received
- An inspection must be made and the cause of the emergency must be determined (Correct answer)
- A written slow order must be obtained
- The conductor must walk the entire train
Correct answer: An inspection must be made and the cause of the emergency must be determined
GCOR requires that before resuming movement after an emergency stop, an inspection must be conducted and the reason for the stop must be identified and resolved.
Question 5: According to GCOR, what is required when hazardous materials are involved in a train accident or incident?
- The crew must identify the hazmat and report it as part of incident notification (Correct answer)
- The crew must attempt to contain the spill using onboard equipment
- The train must be moved to the nearest yard before reporting
- Only the dispatcher determines if hazmat response is needed
Correct answer: The crew must identify the hazmat and report it as part of incident notification
GCOR requires crews to identify any hazardous materials involved and include this information in their immediate incident notification to the dispatcher.
Question 6: Under GCOR, when a train or car is struck by another object and damage is suspected, what must the crew do before moving the equipment?
- Proceed slowly to the nearest inspection point
- Stop and inspect the equipment before any movement (Correct answer)
- Notify the dispatcher and continue to the next station
- Reduce speed to 10 mph and monitor the equipment
Correct answer: Stop and inspect the equipment before any movement
GCOR requires a physical inspection of any train or car that may have sustained damage from a collision or impact before the equipment is moved.
GCOR GCOR - General Code of Operating Rules Emergency Procedures and Incident Response 1
According to GCOR, what is the first action a crew must take when a derailment occurs?