After a switch on the main line has been moved, what should you verify to ensure safe routing?

• A. The switch color and the weather.
• B. The new switch position and route alignment, and that proper protections are in place.
• C. The time of day and the crew roster.
• D. The train's ticketing status.

Answer: (B)

After moving a main-line switch, you must confirm the new switch is properly lined for the intended route, that the route is correctly aligned, and that the required protections are in place. This means checking that the switch points are in the correct position and locked, ensuring the route indication matches the intended path, and verifying that protections—such as signal indications, interlocking or dispatcher instructions, block occupancy, or flag protection—are active before proceeding. Other factors like weather, time of day, crew roster, or ticketing status do not ensure safe routing, so they aren’t the focus here.