If an employee does not have a copy of current information affecting the movement of his train who must he contact?

• A. Conductor
• B. Yardmaster
• C. Dispatcher
• D. Operations Clerk

Answer: (C)

Having current information that affects movement is essential for safe train operation. The dispatcher is the person who furnishes and updates that official information—issuing movement authority, bulletins, and any temporary speed restrictions or track conditions. If you don’t have the current information, you must contact the dispatcher to obtain it before proceeding. The other roles aren’t the source of official movement information: the conductor operates the train and coordinates with the crew, but the dispatcher controls and distributes the authoritative movement instructions; yardmasters handle yard movements; the operations clerk maintains records but does not issue movement authority.