Following an acknowledgment that your repeat of switching instructions is correct, which action is required to restore power on the switch?

• A. Restore power immediately
• B. Restore power after the entire consist has passed
• C. Restore power only after the dispatcher confirms again
• D. Restore power once one unit or car is past the switch

Answer: (D)

After you’ve acknowledged that you correctly repeated the switching instructions, you want to restore power only after the first unit or car has passed the switch. This keeps the switch area clear and ensures the switch can be in the correct position without a car still in the throat or crossing the switch while power is on. Restoring power immediately could put equipment at risk if the switch isn’t fully clear or locked in, and waiting for the entire consist or asking for another dispatcher confirmation adds unnecessary delays. Restoring power once the first unit or car is past the switch keeps things safe and flow-smooth.