May an EIC issue a stop requirement for your train within Form B limits?

• A. No
• B. Only with dispatcher approval
• C. Only under special circumstances
• D. Yes

Answer: (D)

The main idea is that the Engineering In Charge (EIC) has the authority to stop train movements within Form B limits to protect workers and the work site. Form B defines a work zone and the procedures for coordinating trains around that zone. Because safety around active maintenance or construction is the top priority, the EIC can issue a stop requirement to any train operating inside those limits. Trains must comply with that stop instruction to keep the area safe, even if a dispatcher’s signal normally governs movement. The stop is a direct safety control exercised by the on-site supervisor responsible for the work area.

So, within Form B limits, the EIC’s ability to require a train to stop is appropriate and expected. The other options imply limitations or deny the EIC’s authority, which aren’t compatible with the on-site safety responsibilities and the designated controls of Form B. If any situation makes the stop seem unsafe or unclear, crew members should follow the established safety procedures and communicate with the EIC or dispatcher to resolve the issue.