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Safety Procedures and Regulations Flashcards

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  1. Which FRA regulation governs the qualification and certification of locomotive engineers in the United States?

    Answer: 49 CFR Part 240

    49 CFR Part 240 establishes the FRA's qualification and certification standards for locomotive engineers.

  2. When must a locomotive engineer perform a running brake test?

    Answer: After picking up additional cars en route or when directed by operating rules

    Running brake tests are required after cars are added to a train en route, or as specified by the carrier's operating rules, to verify continued brake effectiveness.

  3. A locomotive engineer who is involved in an accident resulting in reportable injury must:

    Answer: Submit to a post-accident drug and alcohol test as soon as practicable

    FRA regulations (49 CFR Part 219) require post-accident toxicological testing for crew members involved in qualifying accidents or incidents.

  4. What does the term 'absolute block' mean in railroad operations?

    Answer: A block that only one train may occupy at a time under any circumstances

    An absolute block permits only one train to occupy the block at any time, providing the highest level of separation between trains.

  5. When operating through a work zone where employees are working on or near the tracks without flag protection, the maximum permissible speed is:

    Answer: Restricted Speed

    Without flag protection in a work zone, trains must operate at Restricted Speed, allowing them to stop within half the range of vision.

  6. Under the Locomotive Safety Standards (49 CFR Part 229), which condition requires a locomotive to be removed from service?

    Answer: Any safety-critical defect listed in the FRA's locomotive defect list

    Any defect classified as a safety-critical item under 49 CFR Part 229 requires the locomotive to be removed from service until repaired.

  7. If an engineer experiences a sudden, complete loss of automatic brake system control while operating at track speed, the FIRST action is to:

    Answer: Immediately apply the emergency brake valve

    Complete loss of automatic brake control is an emergency requiring immediate application of the emergency brake to stop the train as quickly as possible.