What does Reverse Movement mean?

• A. Movement in the same direction as authorized.
• B. Movement in the opposite direction of authorized movement.
• C. Movement with a flagman.
• D. Movement on a different track.

Answer: (B)

Reverse movement means moving in the opposite direction of what has been authorized. It’s backing up or moving against the approved path, like an engine moving south when the authority was to move north. Because you’re going against the authorized direction, it requires extra protections and clear communication—often a flagman or rear lookout and explicit authorization before proceeding. This isn’t simply moving on a different track or moving with a flagman by itself; those describe protections or track use, but the defining idea is the direction being opposite to the authorized movement. For example, if you’re cleared to move toward the yard, backing the train up toward the industries is reverse movement.