December 2010

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 Class Structure
The Complete I-ETMS® System Training Course will consist of two separate
courses:

1. Classroom Training – Attend class and pass the written

exam

Certified to Maintain and Repair I-ETMS® System

2. Practical Installation Assessment – Demonstrate proficiency in

installation methods

Certified to Install I-ETMS® System

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 Class Objectives: Qualification per CFR
236.1041
1.Define Positive Train Control

2.Summarize Onboard PTC Architecture

3.Recall the I-ETMS® System Components

4.Describe the Theory of Operation

5.Explain I-ETMS® System Integration

6.Paraphrase I-ETMS® Configuration and Testing

7.Explain How to Perform Diagnostics on System

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 Hours of Service
Classroom Agenda

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 Required Hardware
Classroom Agenda
Support Hardware
Communications Hardware

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 Module (EBI)
Classroom Agenda Router Switch Module (RSM)
Central Processing Units
(CPU)

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 Energy Management Display
Classroom Agenda System Performance

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 Input / Output Concentrator
Classroom Agenda Wiring
Router Switch Module
Connections

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 System Testing
Classroom Agenda
I-ETMS® Diagnostics

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 Routing
Classroom Agenda Antenna Testing

Written Test: 80% or greater

required to pass.

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 Positive Train Control Overview
Module 1

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 as subpart H to part 236, was carefully
History of PTC crafted to encourage the voluntary
implementation and operation of
processor-based signal and train
control systems without impairing
technological development

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 History of PTC Continued

2005-2009: Railroads and vendors work together to develop and implement PTC
technology through pilot programs in accordance with Subpart H. Below are some
examples of the pilot subdivisions in which the technology was initially tested.

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 PTC History continued

2008: Railroad Safety Improvement Act- Mandated that all Class I

railroads, intercity passenger railroads, and commuter railroads
implement PTC systems on their mainlines by December 31, 2015.

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 and Type Approval
PTC History Continued

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 History Continued
2010: CFR 236 Subpart I was
formally implemented. This is the
final rule that defines:
Requirements for Positive Train Control
systems
Equipping locomotives operating in PTC
territory
Additional requirements for high-speed
service
Procedural requirements
PTC Implementation Plan content
requirements
PTC Development Plan and Notice of
Product Intent content requirements and
Type Approval

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 CFR 236 Subpart I Defines:
PTC Safety Plan content
Errors and malfunctions requirements and PTC System
Certification
PTC system exclusions
Independent third party Verification
PTC system use and en route and Validation
failures
Main line track exceptions
Previously approved PTC systems
Discontinuances, material
Communications and security modifications, and amendments
requirements
Task analysis and basic
Field testing requirements requirements.
Records retention Training for office control personnel
Operations and Maintenance Manual Training specific to locomotive
Training and qualification program, engineers and other operating
general. personnel
Training specific to roadway workers

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 CPU- Central Processing Unit
CDU- Cab Display Unit
Acronyms Used in PTC CMU- Communication Management Unit
EM- Energy Management
PPR- Pulses Per Revolution
ACC- Ancillary Computer Cage

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 GUI- Graphical User Interface
TM- Traction Motor
More PTC Acronyms CM- Current Module
EAB- Electronic Air Brake
TB- Terminal Board
DB- Dynamic Brake
GPS- Global Positioning System

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 PTC Overview- Positive Train Control is a
System That is Designed to:

Overlay on existing railroad

operating practices

Prevent train to train collisions

Protect established work zones

from incursions

Protect against speed related

derailments

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 PTC Will Enforce the Following:

• Permanent Speed Restrictions • Mandatory Directive Authorities

• Temporary Speed Restrictions Track Authority
• Wayside Signal Indications Track & Time
• Hand-Throw Switch Alignment Authority To Enter The Main Track
Authority To Pass Signal Displaying STOP
Work Zone Limits
CAB Signal Indications

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 PTC Will Use: Global Positioning System

Global Positioning System

technology is employed by mapping
the position of the mainline rail in
regards to grade, curvature, mile
markers, crossings, switches, and
signal locations to create a track
database that will be used by the
equipment onboard the locomotive.
The train location is then calculated
within the mainline constraints
utilizing GPS technology. This
system combined with wayside
equipment monitoring, and
locomotive operating condition
monitoring, will enforce the rules of
operation that will ultimately control
the penalty braking application of a
train.

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 PTC Overview - The Four PTC Sub Systems

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 PTC Overview - Office Sub System

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 PTC Overview - Communication Sub System

Wayside Segment
Office Segment Locomotive Segment

Communications
Communications
Segment
Segment
Wireline 220MHz

Meteor- Public
Comm. Cell/Sat
Wi-Fi

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 PTC Overview - Wayside Sub System

Field Code
System
Control Point or
Wireline Monitored Wayside
Wayside Signal
Interface
Unit
Cell/Sat

VHF
Meteor- Wayside Monitored Switch
Comm. Interface
Radio Unit
900MHz
ATCS

Wayside Other
Interface Monitored
220MHz Unit Device
CAI

Communications
Segment Cab Signal-
Equipped Signal
Cab Signals

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 PTC Overview - Locomotive Sub System

Cab Display Unit Train Management Radio System

Computer

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 PTC Overview-Information Flow

Information received from Office System

Form-Based Authorities
Temporary Speed Restrictions
Work Zone Limits
Cautionary Bulletins
Control Point Status
Consist Information
Critical Alerts
Encroachment Events

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 Switch Status
PTC Overview - InformationSignal
Flow Status
Hazard Detection

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 PTC Hours of Service Information

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 PTC Hours of Service Information
Is a summary of key changes to the HOS related to Cab Signal
and PTC
Are the requirements for Cab Signal and PTC HOS
And a list of frequently asked questions regarding the changes
to the HOS
228.7 Hours of Duty
No more than 12 hours of service in a 24 hour period.
Every 24 hour period has to have a documented 10 hours of off duty.
10 hour rest period must be uninterrupted.
228.9 Records; General
Employee must keep a daily log for work completed, hours worked, and rest period.
Employee must have his log book with him at all times and present it to FRA if required
to.

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 HOS Objectives

Following this segment the participant will be able to:

Explain the key changes to the HOS law
Explain the Signal, PTC, and Train HOS requirements
Identify when hours of service laws have been violated
Explain Covered and Non-Covered duties

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 Areas of Revisions
• Hours of Service Changes Affect:
– Cab Signal – A railroad’s personnel, or those of a contractor, who
are engaged in signal activities.
• Coded Cab Signal
• Automatic Train Control
– Positive Train Control – A railroad’s personnel, or those of a
contractor, who are engaged in PTC activities.
– Locomotive Mover/Utility Employee – a railroad’s personnel
engaged in, or connected to, the movement of a train or
locomotive.
• Locomotive Movers
• Utility Employees
• Note: Locomotive Mover/Utility Employee requirements are more restrictive
than Cab Signal/PTC with the introduction of the 276 hour rule.

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 Responsibilities of Railroad Companies

Assure that no employee who performs covered service is

required or permitted to go on duty or remain on duty, in
violation of the Act
The railroad is not excused from this obligation by any lack
of knowledge of employee's hours, since the actions of an
employee are considered actions of the railroad itself
A railroad that requires or permits an employee to go or
remain on duty in violation of the Act is subject to a civil
penalty of $500 for each such occurrence
A railroad is prohibited from communication with an
employee during off-duty periods, except in emergencies
Railroad companies ARE NOT responsible for maintaining
contractor or subcontractor hours of service logs
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 Responsibilities of Railroad Employees
The conduct of individual employees is regulated by the
Rail Safety Improvement Acts (RSIA) of 1988 and 2008
Any person who violates any requirement of the Hours of
Service Act is subject to a penalty of at least $650 and not
more than $25,000 per violation
Where a grossly negligent violation or a pattern of repeated
violations has created an imminent hazard of death or
injury, a penalty not to exceed $100,000 per violation may
be assessed
Each day a violation continues constitutes a separate
offense

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 Responsibilities of Railroad Employees

Railroads, contractors, and subcontractors are required to

maintain employee hours of service records
Employees are personally responsible under Federal
criminal law for the truthfulness of entries on hours of
service records
The employee’s electronic signature indicates that he/she
believes the record is correct
Participation by an employee in deliberately making a false
entry constitutes a felony punishable by a fine of up to
$5,000, imprisonment for up to 2 years, or both

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 Cab Signal and PTC

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 Key Changes
• Cab Signal and PTC
– Railroad contractors and subcontractors are now covered by
the HOS regulations
– The minimum time off duty increases from 8 hours to 10
consecutive hours off during the previous 24-hour period
• If an employee works any part of a “covered service” job during their
regular shift, 10 hours of rest are required.
– A railroad, a contractor, or a subcontractor may not
communicate with the Cab Signal/PTC employee during off-
duty time of 10 consecutive hours except in an emergency

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 Key Changes

• Cab Signal and PTC

– The emergency provision that allows Cab Signal/PTC
employees to work an additional 4 hours beyond the 12-
hour maximum on-duty time in a bona fide emergency
remains; however, these employees may not conduct
routine repairs, maintenance, or inspections under the
emergency provision

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 Cab Signal and PTC HOS Requirements

You are covered under HOS;

If you work on a locomotive to:
Install Cab Signal or PTC equipment
Repair Cab Signal or PTC equipment
Maintain Cab Signal or PTC equipment and its
components
Conduct a periodic test of the Cab Signal system
Conduct a Cab Signal departure test
Conduct any air test done in conjunction with a Cab Signal
departure or periodic test
Conduct a test of the PTC system

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 Cab Signal and PTC HOS Requirements

• Limitation of Hours:
– No employee identified above shall work more than 12 hours
within a given 24 hour period, including non-covered duties
– The 24-hour period shall begin upon commencement of
work tour by the employee immediately after having
received a statutory off-duty period of 10 hours

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 Cab Signal and PTC HOS Requirements

• Employee, Manager, Foreman and EDCS Supervisor

Requirements;
– Employee must flag in EDCS HOS Work Code 6157 for
Positive Train control
– Employee must sign Hours of Service Log
– Employee must ensure correct daily clock-in and clock-out
of EDCS
– Manager, Foreman and EDCS final approver must approve
Employee EDCS time on a daily basis to have correct
information for HOS, Undisturbed Rest, Starts and
Hours(276 max per calendar month)

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 Cab Signal – Frequently Asked Questions

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 Frequently Asked Questions

• Q1a: The new regulations refer to train employees and

signal employees. If an employee was covered before but
is not a train or signal employee, is that employee still
covered?
• A1a: Yes. Train and signal do not refer to job titles but to
service performed. For example, an electrician who works
on coded cab signals and a locomotive mover who moves
locomotives who were previously covered are still
covered. The electrician performs signal work therefore
he/she is covered under the signal provisions. Likewise,
the locomotive mover performs train work so he/she is
covered under the train provisions.

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 Frequently Asked Questions

• Q1b: What parts of the RSIA apply to train service and

signal service?
RSIA Applies Applies
to train to signal
service service
10 hours of undisturbed rest required prior to Yes Yes
shift performing covered work?
10 hours of undisturbed rest required after Yes Yes
shift performing covered work?
48 hours of time off after 6th consecutive day Yes No
performing covered work?
Limited to 276 hours of work per month? Yes No

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 Frequently Asked Questions

• Q2: What is the interpretation of an "on duty period each

day"? Is it based on an 8 hour day, 4 hour day, or just any
amount of time clocked in and worked in a day?
• A2: An on duty period is a work period in which some
covered service is performed for any part of the period.
The period does not need to include 8 hours, just if
covered service is performed during any part of the shift.

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 Frequently Asked Questions

• Q3: If an employee works 5 consecutive "days“ under

covered train service, is the employee allowed to accept a
work assignment on his or her 6th and 7th days working
non-covered service?
• A3: Yes. Since the employee has not worked 6
consecutive train service covered shifts, he/she may
perform non-covered work on their 6th and 7th days.
However, the employee must have 10 hours of UDR prior
returning to their regular scheduled duties of performing
covered train service.

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 Frequently Asked Questions

• Q4: If an employee worked a relief job performing train

service and was assigned to non-covered service on one
day during the 5 day work week, would the employee be
able to accept a work assignment on his or her 6th and 7th
day?
• A4: Yes, see A3 above.

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 Frequently Asked Questions
• Q5a: An employee who is normally scheduled to work
their five day schedule on a covered train service job does
not work a full shift on one day of the week. Can that
employee accept a work assignment on his or her 6th day
since he/she had not worked "full 5 consecutive days"?
• A5a: RSIA does not prohibit covered train service work on
the 6th day. It just outlines the rest requirements if
covered train service is performed for six consecutive
days.
• Q5b: Or is a "day" just considered any time the employee
is clocked in, no matter the amount of work time?
• A5b: Yes, if covered train service is performed at any time
worked that day.

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 Frequently Asked Questions
• Q6: An employee’s work schedule is Mon. thru Fri. 8a-4p
involving covered train or signal service work. Is he/she
eligible to accept a call to double back at midnight on
Friday for a job that is non-covered service?
• A6: No. Both train and signal covered service starts
require 10 hours of UDR (Undisturbed Rest) after each
start, so in this example the employee is not eligible to
double back.

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 Frequently Asked Questions

• Q6a: An employee works 8a-4p involving covered train or

signal service work. Is he/she eligible to accept a call to
work overtime from 8p-12a?
• A6a: Yes, the employee can accept the overtime, however
the employee must have 10 hours of UDR before returning
to work. Any break in service that is 4 hours or less is
considered continuous service.

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 Frequently Asked Questions

• Q7: Due to bidding from one job to another, an employee

would be scheduled for their regular assignment to work
10 consecutive days on a covered train service work.
Does the RSIA prevent the employee from working his or
her first 2 days of his or her newly assigned job and, if so,
would he/she be paid for missing the straight-time
shifts?
• A7: No. An employee is not eligible under the RSIA to
work for 48 hours after the 6th day of covered train
service work. The employee would not be paid as the law
requires his or her time off work.

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 Frequently Asked Questions

• Q8: An employee who works in covered train service is

forced to cover a two-day holiday (performing covered
train service) that falls on his or her 6th and 7th days. How
will this be applied given the new regulation?
• A8: No, whereas the regulation does not prevent an
employee from working the 6th day, but the RSIA would
require 48 hours time off and that employee would not be
eligible or able to work the 7th day.

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 Frequently Asked Questions
• Q9: Would a Locomotive Mover Class for Mover
Certification/License or Cab Signal Class be considered
mandatory and covered HOS?
• A9: No. If the student is not moving equipment as a part
of the class or repairing/inspecting/testing CCS equipment
on a locomotive, it would not be considered covered train
service for that day.
• Q10: If an employees works an HOS job from 4p to 12a,
can they attend training at 8a the next morning?
• A10: No. The employee must have at least 10 hours of
UDR. Likewise, if an employee attends training from 8a to
4p and is scheduled to work an HOS covered job at 12a,
the employee is not eligible. They must have 10 hours of
UDR.

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 Frequently Asked Questions

• Q11: When is the performance of an air test considered

covered signal service work?
• A11: Any air test done in conjunction with a Cab Signal
departure or periodic test is covered signal service.

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 Frequently Asked Questions

• Q12: Is time spent communicating with an employee

count toward the 276 hour cap?
• A12: No. If the carrier is calling the employee for service
or notifying he/she of displacements and/or job changes or
the employee initiated the communication.
Yes. If the Carrier (officer) is conferencing with the
employee, i.e., attendance, safety conferences, etc.

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 Frequently Asked Questions

• Q13: Does two starts in one calendar day count as one

start toward the six consecutive on-duty periods?
• A13: Yes. There may be one or more starts in each
calendar day for six consecutive days.

• Q14: How will an employee know how many hours he/she

has accumulated toward the 276 hour limit or how many
consecutive days/starts they have?
• A14: The data will be displayed in EDCS and the employee
must also keep track.

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 Frequently Asked Questions

• Q15: What happens if a shift extends into the

following month?
• A15: The 276 hour cap resets at midnight each
month. If an employee starts work at 11p on
October 31st and clock’s out at 7a November
1st, one hour will be credited to October and
seven hours will be credited to November.

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 HOS - Quiz

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 Question #1

• What area(s) of revision did the HOS changes affect?

a. Cab Signals
b. PTC
c. Locomotive Mover/Utility Employee
d. All the above

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 Question #2

• A Railroad is prohibited from communicating with an

employee during off duty periods except for emergencies.
a. True
b. False

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 Question #3

• What is the minimum off duty time during the previous 24

hour period if working any part of a “covered service” job
during an employees regular shift?
a. 8
b. 10
c. 12
d. Varies depending on the work scope

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 Question #4

• No employee shall work more than 12 hours within a given

24 hour period including non-covered work.
a. True
b. False

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 Question #5

• Moving a freight or passenger car inside a Car repair shop

area or RIP track by means of a winch, mechanical mule or
track mobile falls under covered HOS?
a. True
b. False

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 Question #6

• Employees are personally responsible under Federal law

for the truthfulness of entries of HOS records in EDCS.
a. True
b. False

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 Question #7

• An employee is required to have ____ hours of UDR prior

to their shift performing covered work or after working a
shift where covered work is performed.
a. 8
b. 10
c. 12
d. 24

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 Question #8

• If an employee works as a Locomotive Mover/Utility

Employee for six consecutive days, they are required to
take how may hours of UDR?
a. 10
b. 24
c. 48
d. 72

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 Question #9

• If an employee works a covered service Signal job for six

consecutive days, they are required to take how may hours
of UDR?
a. 8
b. 10
c. 12
d. 48

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 Question #10

• An on duty period is a work period in which some

covered service is performed for any part of the
period. The period does not need to include 8
hours, just if covered service is performed during
any part of the shift.
a. True
b. False

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 Question #11

• During the course of repairing, maintaining, or

servicing a locomotive, an employee who performs
one or more covered job functions along with one or
more job functions that do not constitute covered
service, the more restrictive job function classification
will apply, and, therefore the employee will be
considered in covered service. This is called
“Commingled Service”.
a. True
b. False

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 Question #12

• You are not covered under HOS if you:

a. Operate a locomotive in a repair or servicing area.
b. Operate a locomotive to test or repair the cab signal system.
c. Attach yourself to a crew as a Utility Employee.
d. Move a locomotive utilizing a remote excitation switch after a
locomotive is placed in a shop.

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 Question #13

• An employee is covered HOS if conducting any air test

done in conjunction with a Cab Signal departure or
periodic test.
a. True
b. False

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 Question #14

• No employee shall work more than ___ hours within a

given 24 hour period including non-covered work.
a. 8
b. 10
c. 12
d. 16

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 Question #15

• If an employee works 8a – 4p under covered service, can

they accept an overtime call to work 8p-12a.
a. Yes, But employee must have 10 hours of UDR.
b. No

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 Question #16

• An employee’s work schedule is Mon. thru Fri. 8a-

4p involving covered train or signal service work.
He/she is NOT eligible to accept a call to double
back at midnight on Friday for a job that is non-
covered service?
a. True
b. False

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 Question #17

• Performing a daily inspection is covered HOS?

a. True
b. False

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 Question #18

• When is the performance of a air test considered covered

Signal service work?
a. Any air test done in conjunction with a Cab Signal departure test.
b. Any air test done in conjunction with a Cab Signal periodic test.
c. When performing an initial terminal air brake test.
d. Both a and b.

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