A train must not occupy DCS territory outside yard limits without?

A train must not occupy DCS territory outside yard limits without?

• A. Verbal permission from the Dispatcher
• B. Form D Line 2 authority
• C. Form D Line 6
• D. Timetable authority

Answer: (B)

In NORAC, moving into dispatcher-controlled territory outside yard limits must have a written authority to ensure a clear record and proper protection for every movement. The standard instrument for that specific authorization is Form D Line 2, which provides the exact movement details—who is moving, where, when, and under what conditions—so the dispatcher and crew are aligned and protected. Verbal permission isn’t sufficient because it lacks the written, traceable record and can lead to miscommunication or disagreement about the scope of authority. Timetable authority only applies to movements published in the timetable and may not cover a discretionary entry into DCS territory. Form D Line 6 is used for a different purpose, not the typical entry into DCS territory outside yard limits. Therefore, Form D Line 2 is the correct and proper authority.

In NORAC, moving into dispatcher-controlled territory outside yard limits must have a written authority to ensure a clear record and proper protection for every movement. The standard instrument for that specific authorization is Form D Line 2, which provides the exact movement details—who is moving, where, when, and under what conditions—so the dispatcher and crew are aligned and protected.

Verbal permission isn’t sufficient because it lacks the written, traceable record and can lead to miscommunication or disagreement about the scope of authority. Timetable authority only applies to movements published in the timetable and may not cover a discretionary entry into DCS territory. Form D Line 6 is used for a different purpose, not the typical entry into DCS territory outside yard limits. Therefore, Form D Line 2 is the correct and proper authority.